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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-11-23

Our farmer readers would do well to re-
member that S. j. Shinde & Co., have
the largest, best and cheapest stock of sad
dies, harness, brides, &C., ever offered for
sale in this town. Call on them when you
are in need ofanything in their line.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-11-23

Law CARD.-We direct the especial at
teption of our readers to the Law Gard Of
james B. Menager, Esq in this issue
Mr.. NJ. is young man Of 6us promise,
full Of energy, honest and capable, and
worthy the confidence Of the people. We
ask for him full share Of the legal pat.
rouage, feeling confident that any business
placed in his hands will receive prompt
and immediate attention.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-11-23

Special Commissioner English, last Sat-
urday, sold at auction, Lot No. TO- on
Pomcroy Street, Mason City for $3.50.
Mr. Peter Lahew was the purchaser
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-11-23

I'M. Hennesey, advertises this week,
200, 900 Salt Barrel Slaves for sale.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-11-23

W. B. Cable has now on hand full
stock of parlor, cooking and Office stoves.
Also full supply of tin-wnre, &c. Give
him call. All bis goods are sold at tue
very lowest prices.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-11-23

We ask particular attention to tho ad-
sertisemeut of G. NJ. Fillmore & bro''
Photographers, Gallipolis, Ohio, to be
found in this issue, aud ask our citizens to
call aud sec them, when in the city.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-11-23

The I. 0. 0 +. Lodge Of thi, place,
has subscribed $50 for the relief of their
suffering Brothers in Chicago.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-11-23

A man who turns up his nose at his
home paper and does not help to sustain
it, will surely, in time dwindle out, His
tory says so, men who are worth their
millions say so, and the mans own couscl-
ence say So
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-11-23

Gov. Jacob has appointed Thursday, the
3Oth Of November, as a day. Of Thanks
giving.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-11-23

During the past ten days we have had
some extremely cold weather Consider
able ice was formed.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-11-23

Goacy's Ladys Book, which confssses to
have passed its forty-6rst birthday, comes
with fashions lighter, moreairy, and grace
full than ever. The work departments are
so full, aud directions so minute, that any
one With ordinary taste can construct
toilet both becoming and economical. Its
contents, by way Of literary matter, is of
the highest order, and for this reason it
may truly be classed among the best
ladies' magazine in America. 1t is the
beau ideal Of ladies magazine, free from
outre caricatures of fashion so often seen in
other books of The kind, and one that
should grace the table ofevery lady deslr-
Gus Of an acquaintance with the most rccA'
erche Qhough not the most gaudy) styles
of dress for which Philadelphia ladies are
so justly celebrated. Price S2a year
Address L. A Cooley, N. Il. Corner
Sixth and Chestnut SITS Philadelphia.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-11-23

R,aFs HowrhoM .NyEinefor Deem
Der is one of cur brightest and cheerlest
y,sitauts for the mouth. Crowded with
all the relishes Of q Christmas Dinner, it
makes one think Gifts appropriateness as a
Christmas present for the little ones, as
well os for the older members of the house
hold. Mrs Santa Claus Adventure" is
alone richly worth the price of the Maya
zinca year. We notice that i'spubhsbers
have recently purchased the following
Magazines which have been consolidated
with the Household, viz: "Our Magazine
published by Maj. General Kilpatrick
and VIM. r. Mattison, at Newton, N. j.
and 1.-The Ekc,ie," published at Cincin-
natl by DR.. j. NJ. Scudder. Send for the
December number, which will be mailed
free. Address S. S. Wood T. Co., New
burgh, N. Y.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-11-23

We were down at GalIipolis Thursday,
and called to'see Dur friend, G H. Nc
Corulick, on Court Street lie has just
received bis fall stock Of goods. In ladies'
dress goods he has probably the finest as
sortment in the city. Read his advertise
meut in this paper, and be sure and visit
bis store when you go to Gallipolis.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-11-23

We are in receipt of some very nice
yarn from the Enterprise Wooden Mill"
in this place The yarn is superior to any
we have had for years. They haye large
stock Of the various grades Of yarn on hand
and are prepared to fll all orders on short
notice, at the lowest cash market prices,
or in exchange for wool
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-11-23

INSURANCE WAYS. Tho Chicago Re-
publican says that when man calls at an
insurance office to purchase policy, he is
regarded as a distinguished visitor, and
treated accordingly. When be returns to
the same establishment latter the fire" to
collect what is due him, be is regarded as q
poor relation; his questions arc answered
with iusoleuce, and he is given pretty loud
" to understand that be is a good deal Of an
intruder, anyhow"
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-11-23

We had little sprinkle Of SNOW one
day last week.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-11-23

Gould not our citizens set to work, aud
in some manner prevail upon the chesa-
peakc and Ohio Railroad, Company to
build q branch Of their road from Scary
Creek down the Kanawha River to Point
PLEASANT distance Of only 50 miles.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-11-23

Special Commissioners W. II. Tomlin-
son aud D. W. POlsley, sold at auction on
last Saturday, the Marine Hallway
property. Mr.. Henry Frey, Of Cheshire,
Ohio, was the purchaser at So 4SO. We
are informed that Mr.. Frey, will at once
commence putting the Saw Mill in ORDER
with view to commencing work at once
on tho docks. His intention is to estab-
lish frst.class Marine Dock anc ship
yard, for building and repairing steam
boats, bargcs, &c We hope that our cit
izeus will extend to Mr.. Frey, every en-
enlargement that will tend to make this
enterprise a success
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-11-23

Last Thursday was the anniversary of
the Boston Tea Party when, in l773,
the tea was thrown from British SHIP in.
to Boston Harbr.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-11-23

Thanksgiving Day is approaching when
turkeys will suffer. Who will send US
one?
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-11-23

The planet Venus is the conspicuous
object in the eastern sky just before day
light. and some mornings shines brightly
even after the rim Of the sun has risen
above the eastern hills.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-11-23

The Amvlcm Sock Journal for No
vcmber has very interesting articles on
Breaking OF Pointers, Settlers, Profitable
Poultry Management. Farmers Clubs,
Steers aud Drausht oxen. Mango in Cat
tie, Asses for farm aud Agricultural Pur-
poses, The Lsborius Mans Pig, The Poul'
try Yard. Sheep, The Establishment Of a
Racing Stad, lay as a feed, How to save
Food, On Breeding and Rearing of pigs,
Care of Farm and CartHorscs, On the dis,
cases Incident to Swine, New Method Of
Horse Shooting, Improved Dairy Stock,
&c, &c. This monthly should be in the
hands of every Farmer, as it oaly costs
81 OOa year, and the proprietors offer the
last three numbers ofshis year free. Ad-
dress, N. P. BOYER & Co, Parkesburg
PA
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-11-23

Masonic. The Grand Lodge of An
Gent Free and Accepted Masons of West
Virginia which assembled in Wheeling
last week. chartered seven new Lodges -
The following officers were elected to serve
the ensuing year:
DR.. Thomas II. Logan, Grand Master;
Morris X. King, Grand Senior Warden;
L. A. Luce, Grand Junior Warden; W.
B. Wilson, Grand Treasurer; O. S Long,
Grand Secretary; X. D. Walker, Senior
Grand Deacon; DR.. G. 7. B. Moore, Ju
NOR Grand Deacon; Timothy Bliss, Grand
Tyler; A. B. Alexander, Grand Pusuiv'
ant.
DR.. John P. Little, Past Grand High
Priest of the Grand Chapter Of Virginia,
organized Grand Ohnp,erof Royal Arch
Masons for West Virginia. The follow
ing are the officers:
NJ E.-Thomas H, Logan, Grand High
Priest.
NJ. Frank Rex, Grand King.
NJ. Ell A. Luce, Grand Scribe.
E-Elijah Day, Grand Treasurer.
E-0. S. Long, Grand Secretary.
&c. T. B. Moore, Grand Captain Of
the Host.
E.-FIcnry Reed, Grand Principal So
journcr.
E-A. +. Gibbons, Grand Royal Arch
Captain.
&c. Y. Lucas, Grand Master Of
Third Veil.
E.-F. W. Sisson, Grand Master Of
Second Veil.
E.-s. B. Bepdell, Grand Master Of
First Veil.
FL. H. stallmau, Grand Marshal.
E-J. A Kibbe, Grand Chaplain.
Comp Timothy Bliss, Grand Tyler.
After the transaction Of business Incl.
dent to its organization the Grand Chap
ter was closed in solemn form until the
Thursday succeeding the second Tuesday
in November, 1872,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-11-23

CorlLLoS. The young folks Of this
place, had very nice Co'llon party at
Nlitshell's Hall last Friday evening Nv
cry one present. seemed to enjoy them
selves.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-11-23

Michael Shea, who had been convicted
aud sentenced to the peuitentiary by the
Circuit Court of Wood county, was par
doued last week by Gov Jacob.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-11-23

SICK. We regret to learn that DR. D.
H. Hooff, is lying dangerously ill at bis
residence near this place, Yesterday he
was reported as improving. We trust t0a'
be may get we'll.
The planet Venus is the conspicuous
object in the eastern sky just before day
light. and some mornings shines brightly
even after the rim Of the sun has risen
above the eastern hills.
Michael Shea, who had been convicted
aud sentenced to the penitentiary BY the
Circuit Court of Wood county, was par
doued last week by Gov Jacob,
CorILLoS. The young folks of this
place, had very nice Cotillon party at
Nlitshell's Hall last Friday evening Nv
cry one present, seemed to enjoy them
selves.
Special Commissioner English, last Sat-
urday, sold at auction, Lot No. TO- on
Pomcroy Street, Mason City for $3.50
Mr.. Peter Lahew was the purchaser
Sheriff Schon and his deputies are now
busily engaged in collecting the State,
County aud School taxes for 1871.
A man who turns up his nose at his
home paper and does not help to sustain
it, will surely, in time dwindle out His
tory says SO. men who are worth their
millions say so, and the mans own couscl-
ence say SO.
We are in receipt Of some very nice
yarn from the Enterprise WOODEN MILL"
in this place The yarn is superior to any
we have had for years. They have large
stock Of the various grades of yaru on hand
and are prepared to fill all orders on short
notice, at the lowest cash market prices,
or in exchange for wool.
Thanksgiving Day is approaching when
turkeys will suffer. Who will send US
one?
Last Thursday was the anniversary of
the Boston Tea Party" when, 10 l773,
the tea was thrown from British SHIP in.
| to Boston Harbor.
During the past ten days we have had
some extremely cold weather. Consider
able ice was formed.
J. Nj. HeDnesey, advertses this week,
200, 600 Salt Barrel Slaves for sale.
The I. O. O +. Lodge Of thi, place,
has subscribed $50 for the relief Of their
suffering Brothers in Chicago.
FousD. We picked upa riding whip
on the street this morning, which the ow-
ner can have by calling at this Office.
Our packers have commenced buying
hogs. The price paid, we believe, is from
81 SO to S5.OOper cwt.
Our farmer readers would do well to re-
member that S. j. Shindie 4 Co., have
the largest, best and cheapest stock of sad
dies, harness, brides, &C., ever offered for
sale in this town. Call on them when you
are in need ofanything in their line.
W B. Cable has now on hand q full
stock of parlor, cooking and office stoves.
Also a full supply Of tin-ware, &c. Give
him call All bis goods are sold at tue
very lowest prices.
Gov. Jacob has appointed Thursday, the
3Oth Of November, as day. Of Thanks
giving.
MIRRrpD "Wednesday. November Is,
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1871-09-21
The Society of the Cincinnati in France.

Americans observe many pleasant
changes in France since the establish
ment of the Republic. Among them is
the fact that the descendants of the
French officers who assisted us during
the war of independence appear on pub
lie occasions displaying the American
decoration of "The Society Of the Gin
cinnati," and wear its badge constantly.
Among them is the Marquis de Lesley
rie, grandson of the Marquis de Lafay-
cite. who received the medal originally
from George Washington, the first and
only President of the Society during his
lifetime. The former recently stated to
DR.. Evans, the eminent American physi-
clan of Paris, that although he had been
Gross OF the Legion of Honor, he was
prouder of the American decoration re-
ceived by his illustrious grandfather
from the hands of Washington, and
handed down to him, than any other.
Marquis de Lavalette has always worn
his badge-even during the rule of Louis
Napoleon. The decoration or medal Of
the society is solid, highly wrought
gold eagle, about the usual size of such
decorations. Upon the breast of the
eagle is a delicateiy raised representation
OF Cincinnatus at the plow. 1t is sus-
pended from rich blue ribbon with
white margin. This decoration is only
worn on public occasions on the left
breast. Accompanying each decoration
is a neat badge made OF the same kind
of ribbon described above. 1t forms a
sort of rosette button, and is worn on all
occasions, when it SO pleases its possess
sor, in the uppermost button-hole of the
coat on the left side.
Several American residents in Paris,
members of the Society, wear the badge.
Among them is DR.. Evans, referred to
above, and Mr.. George S. Partridge, who
received the decoration from his grand
father, Col. William Few of Rhode
Island.
At the time of the coup d'etGt of Louis
Napoleon, the original French members
of the society were making arrangements
to revive it in France, but the success of
Nepoleon's dynasty put stop to their
efforts. So distasteful to petty tyrants
was this American decoration, that Gus
tavus Ill, King of Sweden, forbade Of
ticers III the French army who had been
in America, and were his subjects, from
displaying the decoration or wearing
the badge, on the ground that the So
ciety of the Cincinnati had Republi-
can tendency not suited to his govern
ment.
Hon. Hamilton Fish, Secretary Of
State, is now President of the Society
Among its honorary members may be
mentioned Benjamin Franklin, Robert
Morris, Chancellor Livingston, Gouver-
neur Morris, Rufus King, Stephen Van
Rensselaer,, John @. Warren, w. H
Prescott, and Daniel Webster. The So
ciety was formed after the peace of 1888
1t was originally composed of officers o.
the American army and continued il
their kinsmen and representatives.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1871-09-21

work of an hour of inspiration one OF
her most charming characteristics. In
the same manner many little gardens,
kept with care, increase every day the
charm of this place, and indicate the
presence of women for whom flowers are
q love and delight. Yes, the appear
anco Of our homes is of importance in
the summing up of our social influence
and the little details, however simple in
themselves, may speak powerfully to the
Imagination. One evening this spring
we were in one of the cosiest homes of
the village, sitting around a table, o
group of women and children, the lamp
lighting brightly the whole room, when
one of the family came from outside, and
elclaimed, "What a picture this makes
from the street! 1 will not close the
shutters, it does the heart good to see it."
So it is, the eight in the window"
cheers many who are in the darkness.
In attempting in these few words to
point out the pleasures and resources of
country life, would not be supposed to
ignore as unworthy of attention the just
claims of women for better chances of
culture and work; but the question is
too important, and demands too serious
consideration for the place and the hour.
What I have tried to prove is, that from
the country woman starts with real ad-
vantages that there her life, beautiful
in its security and refinement, does not
dwarf her intellect or the developement
of her talents, for it is from rural re-
treats that come the best works of our
feminine literature.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1871-09-21
Walt Whitman.

A Washington correspondent of the
Philadelphia Press thus describes Walt
Whitman:
l take it for granted, reader, that you
have been to Washington. If SO, you
have certainly seen upon the Avenue a
medium-sized individual, whose pants are
baggy, whose coat is much too big for
him, whose hair is white and long, whose
beard, of the same color, flows far be-
meath his chin; whose shirt is open, dis
playing to the admiring multitude a
naked breast, and whose enormous slouch-
hat is not the least remarkable part of
the attire of this remarkable man. His
hat he carries in his hand as frequently
as he wears it upon his head. In answer
to your inquiries you will be told, if
your companion knows whereof he
speaks, that it is Walt Whitman, the
poet, the author of Leaves of Grass"
"Drum Taps" etc., and government
clerk in the Attorney Generals Office.
The time Walt does not give to duty
(for he is faithful, hard-working officer)
he passes upon the street and in other
public places. He delights in being
seen. have seen him on warm day
promenade the Avenue in his shit
sleeves; have passed him near the post
office, seated upon the curbstone, reading
his mail; have looked at him drinking
soda-water with the majestic air of a
sovereign. He has high opinion of his
powers, but knows that he is not appre-
ciated here. Abroad he is thought much
of. He is not now at any literary work
that l can hear of, although he goes to
New York this week to deliver an origi-
nal poem at the opening of the American
Institute Exhibition.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1871-09-21
HAKE =.

Everybody in and around Norway
Flat was acquainted with Shakes. Shakes
was every ones favorite, and every ones
laughing-stock. What his real name
was, no one on the Flat, excepting the
Postmaster, knew or seemed at all
anxious to ascertain. In outward ap-
pearance, he was specimen of debased
humanity. Debauchery was indelibly
stamped upon every feature. 1t was
deemed rare sight to see him with
clean face. Streaks of gray forced them
selves through the accumulations that
clung to his long matted locks and IN
trimmed beard. A coarse blue woolen
overshirt, with tattered sleeves, covered
his back, from whence many doubted
whether it had been removed since the
day he first put it on, in Griffin's store,
twelve months ago. His duck pants
had completely lost their original white
ness, and were tucked into well-worn,
much-patched pair of gum-boots. The
veritable felt hat, worn by him in 80,
still maintained its usual position on
the side of his head. The only change
it had apparently undergone since then,
was that a piece Of an old rubber coat
now constituted the'crown.
Shakess history, outside of the pre-
cincts of Norway Flat, was wrapped in
complete mystery. Even the time of
his arrival in the camp was unknown.
Brown, the proprietor of the Occidental"
Norway Flats principal hotel, drink
ing and dancing -saloon-and also ore of
the pioneers of the place, asserted,
"Shakes bummed around here when l
fust rived, IN 49," 1t was generally be-
ieved that he hailed from the temper
ance State of Maine. Shakes, however,
was no temperance man" himself; to
the contrary he had earned the unenvi-
able reput ttion of being an inveterate
"whiskey hummer" No one had ever
known him to pass single night on the
Flat "out of his cups" 1t is true that
these constant imbibings had so en-
feebled his system as to cause him to
readily succumb to its influence.
A lonely log-cabin stood on the hill
side. Shakes owned it, and professed to
be its occupant; but seldom, if ever,
crossed its threshold. The bar-room OF
some one or other of the numerous
drinking-hells was his home the floor,
bench or faro-table was his bed.
Although slave to his appetite for
ihIOAiOHetu5 hquOI, nome llS N6HutfS OH
Norway Flat were much the richer for
having Shakes as their customer. 1t
was seldom that coin passed from his
hands to the barkeeper's drawer; but
drink he must have, and somehow or
other he always managed to obtain it.
The manner in which it was obtained
was but a secondary consideration to
him. Nothing was too humiliating or
too degrading for him to do for it. When.
begging failed, strategy was Immediate
ly resorted to, and in this he was invari-
ably successful. He would enter the
saloon, go up to the bar with thumb
and foretinger inserted in his pocket
and address the bar-keeper thus
say, bar-keeper, hurry up; give me
brandy straight"
The bar-keeper would first cast a
glance at the position of the hand, and
then tender the bottle to Shakes, who
would unconeernedly drink. Here's
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1871-09-21
The Suez Canal and the Pacific Railroad.

The trade of Asia with America is
good deal overrated, and the reason
seems to be because it has latterly been
in the hands of few houses. There are,
however, single dry-goods houses in the
city which annually sell merchandise to
twice the amount of all the China trade
of the country. Our tea trade is not so
large as it is supposed to be. We use
but 40,000,000 pounds year, the value
of which is about $25,0OO,O0O. The
quantity of silk exported to US from
China is $3,000,0 900 in value. The rest
Of our trade with China does not amount
to much. They send us yearly some
$3,000,000 worth of mating, camphor,
drugs and fre-crackers.
We have no trade with India at all.
1t was once thought that the Suez Canal
would interfere with the Pacific Rail-
road in the transportation of goods from
Asia to New York, but there seems to be
no ground for this. The reason why
there is not likely to be any competition
is because the canal route is SO much
slower than the railroad. The shipping
often begins in June or July, although
the bulk leaves China in August and
September. So that by the time the YES
sells carrying the Asiatic freights have
passed the canal and reached the Straits
of Gibraltar, the storms Of the Atlantic
have set in, and the voyage hither is de-
layed. The smallness of the steamers
engaged in the canal traffic is also
against it. The canal is deep enough
for large steamers, and to slstain these
there must be large passenger bust
ness. Very few passengers pass between
China and the Atlantic coast of this
country, and so small steamers are en-
ployed to carry the tea, and these can
not make quick passages, oftea consum-
ing thirty days from Gibraltar to New
York.-M Y. E0ening Post.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1871-09-21
PEARLS OF THE OCEAN

Pearls of the ocean, the dark or the fair,
Choose you wish, they are each of them there
With tresses OF jet, or with tresses of gold,
With shyest of eyes, or with saucy and bold
Pearls of the ocean, fresh from the sea,
Brilliant with merriment, sparkling with glce
All! who is the ieweller fated to fit,
Such pearls in mounting-gold ring to wit.
Pearl ofthe ocean, soft, fair, and bright,
Pearl ofthe ocean, dark as the night:
You each have admirers, either is priced,
The fair fondly loved, the dark idolized.
London Society.