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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-02-18
W EST VIRGINIA.

w l. l. ~ l.
IT Rules held in the Clerks Office Of
r. the Circuit Court Of jefferson Coun-
iy. on the first Monday in February,
1871.
E. Willis Wilson, Adp'r OF Willism
Mccoy, deed,
Charles Hoddinou.
Debt and Attachment.
The object of this sui' i. 10 obtain a
judgment Oh tond for 1924, made IN
favor of the said W Han Mccoy. IN his
lifetime, by the .ald Charles HoddIno t,
and to attach any property belonging TO
.aid defendant and II appearing upon
affidavit filed in this suit, that said de-
PENDANT is not resident Of this State, he
is hereby required 10 appear within one
month after due publIcsiou OF this order
and do hat is necessary 10 protect his
interest III this matter.
|, is further ordered, that copy OF
this order be published once week tor
four successive weeks, in some newsPs'
per in said County, and posted al the
iron, door Of The Court House thereof, on
the first Monday after The date Of this or
der
w. A. CHAPLlNE.
Clerk Circuit Cou:!.
Il. Willis W'lson, pa.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-02-18

4 VOID QCACks.--A vie IN Clearly iad,s-
"A cre'iso. Gao irs nervous debility. yssms'sss
decay. Se-. having irisdia vain ssssy sivss.
Used remedy. hsss simple nesss 90 ssM eo,s.
-s'eh hs -in s~sa ires 10 h;s -'Siils~ ss1ssssa
Ada'e" LII. Ta'sle, . Nsssss. ss.ssss. Mr..
febli - a.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-02-18

THE NEW YORK DAY BOOK - The
i Champion OF White ScPrema y Against
the " orld.-A fIr>i.CosS Eight Page Demo.
cratic w, ekh, established IN 1851. 81 per
year; 81 70. ST, months. Subseriee for ~.
For specimen copies address "pAf.Booh.
New \ ork City.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-02-18
Trustees Sale.

NY virtue OF deed Of trust executed BY
9 Henry Bower, IT., and Mary Ca'ha'.
rlne Bo~eIs bio vile, 10 ihe undersign-
ed. ss Trustee for The benefit OF Joha
Krphari will pr coed 10 sell at f"'I'c
Auction to the highest bidder, IN IFo"I Of
the Covr, House in Shepherds'o"n'
On Saturday, 25th of February,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-02-18
3 No. | MiIch Cows,


20 head of Hugs-Berk.hlfs and
Chcsiers,
thoroughbred Essex Sow.
8 Goals.
10 head OF Cutswold Sheep, with
Lambs by lhelr sIJes
Rockwsy and H"neN-iu good
condition,
Seymour & Morgan combined
Reaper aud NoNet. new.
fisgtr,IOwn Wheat Dn'l. with Gu
ano attachment, (nrw). ] Ho''e R-s'.
Road Wagons and Wagon Bed.
pair Wonn LADDERS,
, par Gram Shrl'ine'. 2 Wheat
Fans.
Q three horse BsrsheN PlOushs, 2
two horse BsTshesr do.
4 double and 2sngIe shovel Plo~s.
three horse and two horse Iar'
row.
Fifth Chsin. Log Chains. double.
single, and rribls Trees. Forks, Shovel,
RSkes, Grain Cradles, &C.. DC.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-02-18

26 Monroe St., next door to lSt N. Bank.
OFFICERS:
George X. Wheat, President.
James McCluney, Nice-Presicent.
John Bishop, Secretary.
c. II. Collier, Assistant Secretary.
DIRECTORS:
John + Wilson, W.T.. Singleton,
A. Laughlin, q. L. Quatr'ef'
Geo. X. Wheat, James McCiuney,
Morgan l.. OF, George Adams.
John y. Armstrong.
REFERENCES:
S. Brady, Cashier, Mer. Nat Bank. Wheeling
List, Morrison s Co., Wholesale Grocers, "
PRYOR, Hsndlan & Co.,
Michael Reilly,
Mcclellan & Knox, Boot & Shoe House
NcCabe, BushGeId * Kraft, Druggists.
{. w. Frauzhelm s. Co., Liquor Dealers,
WInship. Woods & Co, Queensware,
Lewis Baker, Pub. Register,
7. c. McAlee, Notions,
Frew, Hagans & Hall, Pub. lntelligencer'
OF, Son 4 Co., Hardware,
J. y Sands, Cashier, lst Nat. Bank fairmCn''
r p. Camden, Pr. n. tx. B'k Weston, W: Va
Can't. John Mcclure, Jr., Wheeling, W: va.
as 4 Prompt, Equitable and Liberal
Treatment of Losses will characterize ms Or
ganizatIon III
e. b. f. HARRISON, Shepherds
town, Agent for Jefferson County.
Fcbruatr II, 1871. "
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-02-18
UNCLE JOSHS
TRUNK FULL OF Fun,

A Portfolio OF trst-clsss WI and HuInsr.
containing The Richest Comiesl Stories. Cruel
Sells, ste Splitting Jokes. Humorous Poetry.
Qo,nr Psroilrs, Burlc.que Sermons. New Con.
uudrums and withdrawing Speeches ever
published Interpreted With Cur Gus Puiiles;
Amusing Card Ticks, Feat, OF Psrlcr Magic.
and nearly 200 Funny Ensra,insS iilu.na-
TED Cover. Free - cents. Srut by mail.
postage paid, to any psri OF he United Sis;ss.
On receipt Of pncs. Dick h fIiIseraid. Pub
iI,hers. IS Ann street, New York.
PPLE Pa er. Corer aud Slio'r. Maas BY
n ID, H. " hatemcrr Worcester Mass.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-02-18
Nsm ADVERTISEMENTS.
IS 10 $40 PER DAT

Men, Women. boy, snd Gul. who engage
in our n.w business make hon S. TO $40 per
day ia their own lJ-,hties. Pull y r"cuisr'
nd Instructions sent free by mail. Itose ia
need Of permsne' :, Prcht>hle wo't, should sd
dres, at once. George sunsVn 4 Go. P''''and
Maine.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-02-18

More than one hundred thousand per-
sons annually die in this country. from
Consumption. which is but The child Of
Cs,arrh. $500 is offered by the p oPri'
eior of DR.. Sages Cslsrfh Remedy Tor
case of Ca,arrh he cannot cure. Sud by
druggists. or send sixty cents 10 DR.. k.
V. Pierce, Buffalo, n, Y, ard gel il by
mail. A pamphlet free.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-02-18
A DlAlooue IN WALL SrREgr.-Il

A DiALoGUE IN WALL STREET.-lI is
vol gar error 10 Suppose that ,he Gd0i'
tues OF Wall street converse about moth.
ing bot stocks and gold. Sometimes
they talk about their health aud they
all seem 10 have one trouble-blliousness.
The wear and Tear OF speculation invaria.
bly, tells upon The liver.
How do you think I'm looking "
said 9 well known "Bull" TO friend in
The Long Room. few days after The
late smssh,up in gold do | look panic
struck =
mo. by Jove !! was the reply "you
look IN trim 10 fgh, for mans life.
Never saw you looking better"
LET me tell you secret, my boy.
returned the grea, operator 81 drink no
vine, no brandy. no bsr-room stmulsoi
Of any kind bu, just keep my stamina
u2 with an occasional dose Of Plantation
BiHers and if you'll do ne The favor to
Try 1t for that bile on the stomach you're
always complaining Of, I'll furnish the
margin for your mex, spec. If II doesn't
cure you"
The gentleman referred TO HE ini'lsl
of whose Christian name is not very far
from he end Of The slphsbeD has unboun-
ded confidence in The restorative and
his bright eye. firm nerves and wonderful
powers of endurance. prove thai II Is
well founded.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-02-18

DR. :. y. FITCr'S fsmiiy physicisn;'9n
~ pages; sent by mail ireI. Tsaehe. how 10
cure all diseases OF the person; sk'n. hair. s'rs.
ompI- tinn. Write TO ~ Brns,iwav, n. y.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-02-18
SUPERVISORS COURT.
SgyPHERpsrowN. IVES, Va -,
Februar, 18th, 1871.

Board met pursuant TO adjournment.
Members present. Supervisors Roderick,
Sislsy and Turner.
The minute, OF The preceding meeting
we're read, approved and signed by The
President.
On motion John d. Stsey wa. elected
10 fill the vacancy for The unexpired term
OF Suprrsi.or Of Shepherd township.
caused by the resignation OF John K.
Ray.
1t is ordered. That Char.le l.. Hop
wood, William Cox, Joseph Manuel. +.
u. Trail, Joseph l.. Mathews. Cornelia
Slipes. John s. Cockrell, be exoneralec
from paying county taxes OIL property IN.
jured or destroyed by The recen, food st
Hnpers Ferry.
Ordered. That The Sheriff. Recorder
aud Assessor be and they are hereby sp'
pointed a Board to examine and correct
the Land Book OF 1871.
Ordered. That Thomas Lickhder. road
surveyor at Chapline township be credit
ed with So W work cone by Zephaniah
Bane.
The following bills were allowed:
1871 10 James Bsringer. amour, oil
tax erroneou.ly assessed To him in Chap
line township for year 1870; S2,75 10
IL. s. Byers for afresIing aud committing
Ohio Smith 10 jail; $3.50 to w. A.
Cnsphne for shoes, &c, for prisoners d,
jail S3.l2 to Humricktouse & Right
sune for Pan'aloons for prisoner at jail.
On motion the Board adjourned TO meet
Tuesday, February 2lst, 1871.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-02-18

Tuesday, February 2lsr. 1871.
EJ. AupIroRs REroRr Hon. Thorn.
I. Bogges., State AuJiior. will please &C.
cspi DOR thanks for copy Of his Report,
from which we exIrsc, The following in
WresIing and valuable information -
The number OF births, according to the
report. for Berkeley county. DUNG The
year 1869, was 299 Jefferson county,
l76; Morgan county, l65. THIS makes
liule Morgan county more prolific than
Jefferson. The same report gives The
number Of deaths the same year lnr Berk'
slsy county SO Jefferson. Ill; Morgan
50. The same report gives The number
OF marriages for the same year for Berke-
ley county. l22: Jefferson not given :;
Morgan, 20. The total value Of proper.
" assessed in 1870 for Berkeley county,
real estate, 81 334 s57 personal pro-
perry, 81, 54l.64l; Jefferson county. real
estate. S5,553s70 personal property,
el.769.Sl3; Morgan county, real estate.
1859, 523.OO. personal property. s3I5,-
s55. 800. The number Of male inhabitants
in 1870. over2l years Of age. Berkeley
coun,y, white, , TAG. colored, 239; JEFF
frrson, white 2.Ol5, colored. 5o2; Nor
gan. white, $40, colorej,2l.
The AUDITOR estimates The probable re-
,sipw al the State Treasury for ,he pre-
cent year, ending Sept. 3O'b, 1871, at
5000 $40 90. aud The expenses TO the
same date al 1899 .997, 80.
The superintendent Of the general
school fund foc the year 1870 according
90 Ibe report. 10 as follows: BrIse'ey
county. So 426 73: Jefferson. Sc 553.32;
MILAN - US1 81.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-02-18

Is. Heavy PoETRY.-Wr have often
Seen specimens Of tombstone poetry pub.
h.hed in our exchanges, but the follow
inr il new to u.. and may be to our read
.s. twas handed We by freed who
copied 1t from an old slab lying in bur
wing grounJ Ii nigh, be infeued that
The occupant Of he tomb, for whose ben
EFT it, va. written, had been sailor in
his day. We copy it verbatim.
"rte waves Of Neptune have conquered,
And Bora's bIssi did not shune
Blu, o puer ~iih his horrible shaking
Soon ls,d me underneath the ground.
ButyeI there is oil Omuipoieni Beng
And | know he mercy hath,
| hope that he will show il 10 him
Who did die such sudden death.
II mercy he doe,h show unto NE,
Then | will set sail again
For God is mercl(ul to all sinners
W no dueih seek his glorious name.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-02-18

DABBITT'S & Dobhins Soap at
y H. 81. Billings Drug ore.
CONCENTRATED Lyr and Stove
Y Polish =! H. ". Billings
feb J DUg, Store.
DIERCE'S Attentive kIItaci =;
L IL. NJ. Billings. Drug Sore.
GLASS for Picture frames and window,
" al sIzes fom feet by lee. to all
sIzes smaller. al II. VI. Billings
feb II Drug Sore.
NARDSHEETS Sslve. McAIislers
VI Salve. McGilfs Sslve, Hollswsy's
SaIye, Csrbolic Salve, and Sing. Itch
Oinimen.si II. NJ. Billings
feb ii Drug Store.
WALKERS Vinegar Bitters al
" II. NJ Billings Drug Store.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-02-18

Navigation upon the e.. & D. Canal
VIII resume on the l0,h OF March.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-02-18

26 Monroe St., next door to lSt N. Bank.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-02-18

The ARLINGTON EsTArE.-The Alex.
andGa Gszeue states that Francis ].
Smith, Esq.. of that city. as counsel Of
Mrs. Gen. Rober, +. Lee. has prepared
an Application 10 Congress. proposing To
sell HE government the Abingdon eeIsle,
containing eleven hundred acres OF land.
The property was sold for TAX Of 1922.
OF. The memorial contains an elaborate
argument TO prove the uncOnstltu,iOnslIiy
OF the act OF Congress under which The
properly was sold, and the invaIidiiy of
The .ae upon other grounds, resting on
recent decisions Of the Supreme Court Of
the United S.s'es. The owners Of Ar
lingion. however. are anxious TO avoid
litigation, and propose, for fair consije-
ration. TO make . valid lille 10 The proper
". We join with our alexandra con-
temporary IN the hope that this PROPOSE
ton will NEE, ,he appreciation OF the Con.
press Of The United States. The nation 81
government we hardly think would be
willing TO hold possession Of an estate
worth more than 100000 for The paltry
sum of S02 O7.-Baiiimore Sun.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-02-18
NATIONAL
INSURANCE COMFY,
WHEELING, w. VA.

OFFICE :
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-02-18

Sea Moss Farine from pure Iis'
Moss. for Blanc Mango. Pudiings. Gus
lords. Creams. &c, &c. The cheapest
heslthiesi, aud most deliciou, food IN tn
world.
AZ For sale by II. NJ. Billings, Druggist
ShePherdsto"n.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-02-18

Il. Willis W'leon. Pq.
Feb. ll.ls7 P,1. zee Sc Al
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-06-26
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
SPEECH OF MIR. GLADSTONE

SPEECH OF MIR. GLADSIONE'
On the 18th inst, in the British House of
Commons, Sir r. Palmer asked ii the second rule in Art
VI of the Treaty Of Washington understood pro-
hibting the Of neutral ports for the removal OF
military supplies or arms TO belligerent only when
those acts done for the service Of vessel cruising
against another belligerent, and not extending to
military supplies to a begerent from neutral port in
the ordinary course Of commerce. Mr. Gladstone re-
Piled
With reference 10 the first OF the questions put by my
honorable and learned friend observe hatt uses words
which have been selected with great care, and these
BILE TO avoid any details IN giving answer can as
sure my honorable and learned friend by a sim
Is that which Her Maesty's Government understands
speeding the second rule in Article VI OF the Treaty of
taken to ascertain whether the rule is understood by the
United States Government in the same limited sense
tunly; OF communicating with Lord De Grey,
with my right honorable friend opposite, and with
the fullest assurance, not only Of their nders landing
but OF the understanding OF the Government OF the
municae with the distinguished gentleman who now
represents the United States in this country and who
schencI has informed Her Majesty's Government that
his understanding Of the rule in question was the same
President of the United States understands the rule In
schenck has told u.s. the President be the first not
only TO admit aud to allow, but To contend for and insist
on fhe construction of the rule With reference TO my
honorable and learned friends question whether IL
Is intended 10 address foreign Governments guarding
them against larger understanding Of the rule. am
able to state that Mr. Fish, the Secretary OF STATE ana
oniOn that when the two Governments come TO present
these rules to other Governments for adoption they
should agree 10 some declaration placing ther
ton beyond doubt. believe may also say that there
been communications between some OF the BRUSH
Commissioners and others, VINO were menDefs vi tne
United States Commission aud distinguished authorizes
in tie United States and the result has been always the
same tending to show that whether or not the w0ras
may be open TO misconstructon, there Ia no possibility
of misapprchensOn TO the meaning attached TO them
by the contracting parties
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-06-26
ANOTHER FMIGRANT sWINDLED.

John Geiger, German, came to this city
from the West last Friday intending to sail for Ger
many While crossing from Jersey City on the ferry
boat he was accosted by stranger who upon learning
his destination and that he wished to find the Office of
Oerichs Co.. at No 6s Broad-st said that he
nected with the Office aud would take him there. He
procured carriage and drove to office In Canalst,
where Geiger introduced TO Henry McDermott who
advised him TO have his money changed into gold He
accordingly gave him sll0 and told to call on the
following day. He did So and was given 16 20franc
pieces and silver pieces, worth about He refused
TO take Them saying that II not enough but MeDer
mott told him that If he refused TO receive the money
man and give him into custody. Geiger then took the
money and was thrust into the street. MeDermott
arrested Saturday night and committed yesterday by
Justice Hogan The complainant sent TO the House
NJ net
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-06-26
A TROUBLESOME MOTHERIN,LAw.

Lorena Carpenter has begun suit In tho
Court OF Common Pleas against her husband John Car
penter limited divorce the ground Of cruel treat
ment and abandonment. The case came up a motion
made In Special Term for amony and council fees
while the action is pending. Mrs. Carpenter according
to her complaint is 81 of of delicate constt
ton and obliged to work milner to support her
self and her twoyear old child Her husband Is in part
nershp with his father and carries very remunera
tive business They married In August, 1905 ana
lived together one year, when he abandoned her. Mr.
Carpenter denies all the charges against him. and alleges
that his left him. and afterward refused to live with
him outside OF her mothers hOusea demand to which he
refused to submit the mother nlaw has ungoyern
able temper The adavits set forth that his father had
tried reconcile them, and had told her that his son
would provide suitable apartments for her; but she re-
fused these overtures assigning as her reason that she
wanted ga brown-stone front and two servants" Judge
Larremore took the papers, remarkng that he would ex
anime the case and perhaps send il before referee to
see what means the defendant has.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-06-26
BROOKLYN BUSINESS woMENs HOME,

The Woman's Club of Brooklyn has accom-
pished something practical in the establishment at No.
90 wiloughbyst Of institution for the accommoda-
ton of women, both old and young who have no per
manen abode and who their livelihood as clerks,
nurses seamstresses &c. These received into the
Home and furnished with comfortable rooms and meals
al as low rates the expenses OF maintaining the ns
tuition will allow. The average payment per week Tor
one person lie from ~ TO S. The handsome threehory
brick building occupied Is centrally located ana s
surrounded by large garden. IL contains ten large
sleeping rooms all neatly furnished The paror large
and piano and plenty OF good books and periodicals
add TO its attractions. Altogether, the Home Is some
thing long needed, and although IT has been but few
months ia operation, the most encouraging success has
attended the experiment The officers OF the Home
t prreirrss Mrs sarah Person Second Drec,ress MARY
H. Naming spending Secretary, Miss Kate Hiari Recording
SecretsIy Bis Goldman; MIs MARY H. Holly The
Board Of Advisers composed Of the Rev A. IL Pnnsm OF The nAran
Church and Mer Jo h Wbet jeremiah Carts
HoTaes Calm ~ Beach The Sgptlealen hA ing INN s
ate charge u tLe Home . Mrs Laura y. BsecbeL -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-06-26

other people In the world wish could think N refer
ence second part OF the question Una. inc
gain was a good Tor Canada but IL put tne gains
and losses against each other the product IL not sas
factory. But although do not admire 9e at n9
will exercise wise and judicious course believe mat
she has the OF FOR one have no sppre-
hensons for the future when the existing questions have
The Warrants % salisbury said the question was what
we had got by the Treaty and what we had given up Tor
inc be sensbiities of the American people, quiet ana
magnanimous people, as he beleyed-eut Whom H Ter
snoed child In the nursery OF nations To gain this we
had sacrificed the rights Of neutral nations Cheers
The motion then put to the House ana denied WIN
out a division.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-06-26
CRIMINAL COURTS.

Darius w. Lawrence, of Lawrence. Bros. Il Co.
bsnke No Is Wast while entering stage In front Of the Grand
Saturday night seized by Edward Riley OF No
who should with him
refused Riley violent blow forehead emitting
severely assaant
and daring the evening smashed all the furniture h
cell lie was held to bail yesterday By Justice Hogan.
At the Tombs Police Court, yesterday, Justice
committed Hannah Parker for stealing silver watch from
pocket Of George Schmidt Of No 10 Psrkst Saturday ngh
fnnk Butler assaung Ponan derbsnd Of the Fourteenth
Precinct while the latter attempting arrest him Frank 3D.
wards cOod and Maria bis wife, white for assaultng Lew Thomas
coors owenan at No 46 Thomss, and cutting him the
bead with hatche James Conlon Irish boer committed
Saturday setting fire. while drunk bel the Cstha.
Smith, at No. IL Dover-st
At the Essex Market Police Court, Elizabeth
committed yesterday, stealing l6 &6
Simon Peks clothing store Foceenth St and Thia'e Ps
Informed the officer who made she had offered
would make complaint but when questioned could
Slattery Of No l6
CbsAnson Of No. 10 BOwery
houses committed for trial The inmates 10 in number
Blsekwes Island for doery conduct Ninety
inmates dens Greenwich and Abanys arrested Friday
night taken before Justice Hogan the Tmbs Saturday The
prOpeO committed and the