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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-04-15
Editorial BTeyit;eS.

The municipa! election a, Fsrmoni.
Wet Virginia, resulted in the election OF
the anu-hcense ticket. As The newspa.
per publishers are 10 meet there in May,
This Is considered BAD on ,he fraternity.
Col. WIN. Munfotd. Colonel of the
l7lh Virginia regiment, was on Sunday
last, ordained deacon in The Protestant
Epl.copsI Church at Wilmington, n. G.
The Republicans OF HE District of Co.
lumbia have nominated Gen. y. p.
Chapman for delegate to Cougress,sgslnsl
X. J. Mrrtick. democrat.
The Canadian fisheries are estimated
a, fifty million dollars year, employing
eighty thousand men.
Chadwick, convicted OF altering Uni
ted States bond, has been sentenced In
The Unled States Court at New York to
len years IN The Albany Penlen'lary, and
10 psy fine Of $4,000,
A thunder storm occurred Bin Bangor,
Me-, on FRIDAY nlht Of last week. The
lightning .ruck III eight places, damaging
several houses, but no person was inJur-
ed.
The Philadelphia BOl!eiin sales that
Mrs. Sarah BIsnd VINO died a few days
ago. in Cape May county, New Jersey.
=, lie age Of 70 years, was the las, sur
vlvor OF the young gltls who sIreHed
flowers III HE pathway OF Gen. Washing
ton when he passed through Trenton IN
1899.
In Philadelphia, according 10 The CEN
sus returns. the Presbyterlsns are the
weallhies, denomination. They also fur.
nlsh more siuings than any other church.
The EplscopsIlan, stand next in both
respects.
An "opinion' i, expressed that the
labors Of Tie Join, High Commission
will be concluded by The lst OF May.
The German citizens Of Cumberland,
Md, had fine procession and peace u.
bllee on Monday. A similar demonsra-
,lon took place al Froslburg.
A Fros burg leIier says that at no time
in The recollection Of the "odesi inhabl.
tant' has the coal trade been so brisk in
The Cumberland region as at present.
Elk Compression Cake. Of SchuylkiIl
county, Pa, was in his sea, six days
during the last session Of The 4lsi Con-
eress. for which he received $4,000, or
$3.50 per day.
Thomss Hodges, the noted horse thief,
murderer and despersdo. wa, taken from
tie SIaunton jail on Tuesday morning
sbou, | o'clock by party Of mer, and
hanged about one aud half miles from
Town He had shol and kileG four men
in that locality.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Company have contracted with John l..
Gill & Sons, of Columbus, 10 build 230
box cars and 100 coal cars, at an aggre-
gate COST OF $4,000.
The Tredegar lron.works.s' Richmond
Va. now turn out FIVE iuns Of Iron TO one
before the war, and last year manufaciur.
ed IL, 600 ,uns of wrought and cast iron,
in addition 10 implements. bringing ST.
600. 900 to the city OF Richmond. They
work rom 500 10 | 900 hands. and have
capacity for from 1900 to 5000.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-04-15
80 COL D l. D A n
Northern Pacific Railroad.
RAPID PROGRESS OF THE Work.

The building Of the Northern Pacific Rail
road, (begun July lasD, Is beng pushed for
ward with great energy from both extfemilies
Of the line. Several thousand men are en-
loved IN Minnesota and on the Pacific Coast.
The grade l. nearly completed 2G6 miles
westward from Lake Superior trans are
running over 1870 miles OI finished road, and
track-!ayIng Is rapidly progressing towards the
eastern border oil Dakota. Including IT. pur-
chase OF the 81. Paul Pacific Road, the
Northern Pacific Company now has Alb miles
oil completed road, and by September next
this wall be increased to at least $50.
GOOD INVEsIMENI. Jay Cooke
& Co., are now selling, and unhesItalIugiy re-
commend, as Prohlabie and perfectly Sale
investment, tie Fret Mortgage Land Grant
Gold Bonds OF the Northern Pacific Railroad
Company, They have 80 years 10 run, bear
Seven aud ] hree Ieuths per cent. 60 d inter
est (more Than per cent currency and are
secured by frat and only mortgage on the En-
TIRE ROAD AND ITS EQUIPMENTS, and also, as
fast as The Road IS completed, on
$1,000 ACRES OF La Nd 10 every mile
Of tack, or 500 Acre, Tor each $ 900 Bond.
They are exempt from L. S. Tax; Principal
and Interest are payable 10 Gold DenomIus-
lions: Coupons, 9lUO TO $1,000; Registered,
slhO TO $4,000
LANDS FOR BONDS. Northern Pa
cifc 1905 are al all times receivable at TEN
PER CENT. ABOVE PAR, 10 exchange for the
Company's Lands, at their 'owest cash price.
THIS render' them practically RTERE.r BEAR
INC LASD WARRANTS.
SINKING FUND. The proceeds Of all
sales Of Lands are required 10 be devoted TO
the re-Purchase and cancellation Of the First
Mortgage Bonds OF the Company. The Land
Grant Of the Road exceeds Fifty Million
Acres. This immense SIM ing Fund will un-
doubtedly cancel the principal Of the Compa-
ny. bonded debt before II falls due. With
their ample security and high rate Of interest,
there Is no Investment, accessible 10 the peo-
pie, which - more PROFITABLE On SAFE
EXCHANGING Us. FIyE-TWEN-
TIES. The success. OF the New Government
per cent. Loan will compel the early sUrfen-
der OF United States 6 per cents. Many hold
ers Of Five TwentIes are now exchanging them
for Northern Pacific Seven Thirlies, thus rea-
lIzing handsome profit, and greatly iBcress-
ing their yearly incomes.
OTHER SECURITIES Ali narketa-
Die Stocks and Bonds viii be received al their
highest current price IN exchange fer North
ern Pacific SeVenThirtIes. ExPGEn cHAEcEE
on Money or Bonds received, and on Seven
ThirtIes sent 10 return, will be paid ~ Ii.
Financial Agents. Full information, maps.
pamphlets, etc, can be obtained on appIica-
lion at an agency, or from The undersisned.
FOR SAlEEY
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-04-15
The County-Seat Question.
Law has at Last Triumphed-1he
Back of The Girofe Broken.

1t is with pleasure that we announce
to the friends CT law and order, that
Judge L. B. Hall, has decided the un-
cons,itulonsl,y of the Act removing
the County Seat, from this place, 10
Charldesiown.
This decision w.s anticipated by ev-
cry reasonable man in ,he County, and
as it is the du,y Of every good cl'lren
TO abide the decision Of law and OPP
pose all disorders. 90 matter how spe-
cious the pretexl. We may hope Tor
better order Of things in the future.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-04-15

e. The ffy.second anniversary OF
Odd Fellowship in the United States. is
TO be celebrated With considerable eclaI
in Washington on Wednesday the 26'h
Of April. The Washington Patriot says
i, will be celebrated by public parade
through the streets Of the city. snd inter.
es;ing exercises al the Na,ional Theatre,
which will CONSIST Of addresses, music by
the Odd Fellows Choir. &c. The
Lodges .nd Encampmen,s have Literally
contributed 10 make this The most impUs-
ing display Of the Order thai has ever
taken place in Mi, Dls,rlc'. The Vice
President Of The United States (who is
member of The Order) has been invited,
besides several Senators and Representa-.
tlves. Who are active Old Fellows.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-04-15

rs PARIs.-The situation at this unfortu-
nate city is lsmen,able in the extreme. No
battle has been fought since our las, issue, YET.
the Insurgents are active in preparing them
selves, perhaps for another effort. They have
made demand upon the churchfo one million
of francs, and threaten TO kill the Archbishop
OF Paris if the demand is not complied with.
The Theirs government exhibits an impotency
and inability to suppress these disgraceful pro-
ceediugs, and assert the power of the govern
mept,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-04-15

BANK D!REcroRs.-AI meeting oil
the ocaholders OF he Bank Of Charles
town. says the Spirit, the old board. u ish
the exception Of DIR. Loge-~ho declin-
ed-wss reelected. MIR. l,asc II. Sin.
der was elected Is the new member. The
Board OF Directors elected John W.
Grsnihsm. ESQ. President, and Col. 6.
A. Purle, II III, Cashier.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-04-15

A SsSsrBLE YouSo Mantle laie
Colonel Coli was himself a practical
mechanic. BY his will be left 10 his
nephew an immense furIune. At The
lime of Colts death The nephew was
learning his uade Of machini't in his VI.
cle's shop. working diligently in his over
slls day BY day, subject 10 the same rules
ss other apprentices. On his uncIe's
death he became millionaire; bu, choos.
ing a guardian 10 manage his property,
be continued at his labor and served his
apprenticeship. Nov. as he walks The
rooms of his 6ne house or drives his
handsome and costly team. he has con-
seriousness thai II his riches lake 10 them.
selves wings and ly away, he is furnish
ed with The means Of geliIng 80 honest
livelihood. and q axe foItane for him
self
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-04-15

BS- Nlessrs. klck,rd d. Helshsns, OF
the Ladies Store, have Just received
large and beautiful stock OF Ladies and
Chiidrea's dress Goods, at prices to
su,, customers. Give Them call and
,Isenen. next week.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-04-15
Is EASTER. This day contrary ,

g. EASTER. This day contrary 10
the general prophecy. vas dehghtfOl
one. and divine sefvice WAS held IN most
OF our churches. Ia the evening the
QIsuerly Meeting CT The ". /. Church
South, conducted by Rev. y. IL. Wheel.
wright. r. E., wss concluded. after q
continuance OF several days. |; is seldom
mai ouI citizens have the pleasure Of hear.
Ing one possessing the abilities Of Rev. W.
On every occasion The audience MAS
large and sppncismve.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-04-15

&5- Tbs editor Of TINS paper is alb
sent in Wheeling. aud again we are
cymp. led 10 assume The duties Of the
sanclum. II there Is a malerIsl change
in lie appearance OF this Issue, either Tor
.better or Tor worse" va have The en-
cuse that W. are no! yeI full fedged
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-04-15

iIWHoI is REsPoNsiBLE Our neigh
bor Of The Free Press alter delivering
himself Of learned and Interesting dis
ser,anon touching The legality OF The
Board Of Supervisors of Jefferson coun-
~, proceeds 10 enumerale the many
wrongs that the people Of the County will
suffer because OF delay occasioned by
the action Of The Board Of Supervisors al
this place. IL the editor Of The Free
Press 10 his review Of The action oi the
Board OF Supervisors would not attempt
to screen those who have caused The un-
fortunate state Of affairs in our County,
and speak the truth, We would MOI De IN
der Tue necessity OF noticing him. 10
say that his TRADE is.slse, is unnecessary,
from the simple lac; that he charges all
wrongs on our Board, and a,ieups TO
Justify the actions Of Two seceders. and
Two unIswfuly appointed Supervisors.
Not content TO bde legal decision, which
will 10 time. bring orde7 DOT Of chaos, and
gran, them luil justice al least. they have
through certain influence succeeded in
securing an unconstitutional prelext. and
under The colorng Of law have succeeded
in peIsuadng two bogus appoinlees. and
Two boilers from the regular Board 10 or.
psnize Board in Charleslown 10 the
erea, satisfaction Of fttc and TO the loss
and inconvenience oil lbe people.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-04-15

IL New ORDER OF THNGs.-Rezn Gross,
the recently appointed Supervisor, after quail
flying rendered his resignation TO the Governor,
aud John j. Kern, was Immediately appointed
~ His Excellency, TO fill the vacancy. This
is verify new order of things, and We have no
doubt will surprise the citizens OF the County
TO know that Gov. Jacob is exercising the
preroga,ives Of the Board Of Supervisors. This
extraordinary manner of doing business after
The style Of Charestowm is III direct viola tion
Of the Constitution, which defines The powers
Of the Board Of Supervisors, making 1t incum-
bent on the retiring member TO tend.r his re-
slgnaiion TO the Board, and to the Board alone,
and the Board only has the right to iii all va
cances that may occur. And yet this Is en-
,iTe!y forgotten by our Cbsrlestown neishbors.
Friend NeIse in your review Of our Board you
should not have forgotten to mention this little
fact In connection with yours.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-04-15

ESr SlSouLAR. is worthy Of noie
ihs. there will be full moon in the 6rsi
week OF esch of The first seven months OF
the presen, year. In July there will be
Two full moons. 2nJ and 3lsI, snd 10 the
remaining Eve months the moon will be
q, the iul on the last day Of each,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-04-15

o. Hunrickhouse d Rights line are
now receiving large and eiegsn. stock
Of Cloihing, and Genus FurnnhiDg
Goods. which they are Offering at low
prices, Advertisement next week.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-04-15

s. We publish his week HE sdVeI-
,iseuen. OF Mr.. Thomas Turner, who re-
Gently purchased The stock OF MIR. WIN.
a. ChapIIne, ana is conducting The bu.l-
ness a, The same stand. Mr.. rs stock
is complete, having received large sddI-
tons curing The week. lie assures Me
public of his ability 10 sell at reduced
prices, and we have no doubt that pur-
chasers vii! soon become convinced Of
The fsci.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-04-15

AZ Rev. Mr.. Fitzpatrick will preach al
KNOXVILLE on tomorrow Sunday al lOi o.
clock, A. NJ, and at Rineharr, ScaOol House
st3 o'clock, I. NJ.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-04-15
BALTIMORE MARKET.

WHEAT-Ssles embrace 1900 bu.
Maryland red al 5sssl rs.
CORN-Ssles OF $500 bush South.
ern white al 1880 cents 1900 bushels
Southern yellow at Tease cents.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-04-15

l Religious services al Liberty
Grove School House, April l5.h, By
Rev. +. D, Forney.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-04-15

o. Mf. Henry Cameron. was elected
Town Sergeant. by The Board CT Town
Councilman. Mr.. e, will make an ef.
fcisnt el6etr.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-04-15

Joseph H. Sherrard. E:q.. has been
appointed judge for Frederick county,
Va, vice J. S. Carson, deceased,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-04-15
The ku kIuX Bill.

The Southern Force bill was voted up
on in The House Of Representatives IN
der The action Of the previous question
last Thursday. 1t was passed by aSIrIcs
party vote. The only feature stricken
on, was ihs, which empowered the Pres
ideni 10 declare war by calling The mifIia
into The field The features Of tie bill
may be summed up as follows: All the
so called Ku klux crimes are made pun
shsbIe in Unlled States courts. The
test oath is abolished for jurors, but HE
Judge is authorized 10 exact another oath
that luror Is III no way connected With
the ku. KIux. The President Is directed
10 employ he land and naval forces OF the
United States in The enforcement Of this
law where, in hi, opinion, the Stale au.
thorIties neg lecl to enforce it and lie is
also authorized to suspend The writ Of
habeas corpus whenever the "unIa"IuI
combinations are too powerful 10 be
overihGowD by the State authorities, pro-
vided that he shall first make proclama.
ton TO the "insureenIs" 10 dI:perse. The
provisions Of tie later section are not 10
be in force aIer June !, 1872.
10 speaking OF this bill, lie Baltimore
Sun well says "MorsIlv if not legally.
practically if not intentionally, those who
vote for The pending bill are guilty Of The
very offense which il processes 10 punish
f"conspring 10 overthrow the govern
meni Of the United States. IS framed by
its founders. The bIll liseli IS as veTlIa'
bic piece Of Ku KIuxIsm as any against
which j, denounces the penalties Of fine
and Imprisonment. without even The de-
cency Of "di-guise.'
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-04-15

is Sheriff Porcttield having been advised
by counsel at CnarIe.lown, refuses to accept
The order, Of the Board Of Supervisors, aud
there IS au utter stagnatlon Of business IN our
County, and 20! only this, but the funds that
are necessary for tie support Of tie Inmates Of
the Almshouse aud jail are as ! consequence
refused. Who bears the blame
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-04-15
JAY COOKE & co.

PHrLADETPHIA. NEW YorK, WAsHmeIos.
Financial Agents Northern Pacific Railroad Co.
By B-iHKS and B-3.NKERS generally through
oul The country.
e We have accepted the Local Agency
fer The sale Of these boods and concur in the
above.
JEFFERSON SAYINGS BANK,
Shepheids;own, w. Va.
April Is, 1871. II
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-04-15

;Gs. The old house on The corner Of
German street and Rocky Avenue, which
was erected during The colonial lines Of
Virginia. when tie Red man padded his
canoe on the waters Of HE Potomac, aud
chased bis game through the forests that
once shaded the site OF ShepherdsIuwn,
ha. been torn away 10 give place 10 new
building 10 be erected by Miss Annie
Shepherd. The workmen engaged in
demoIshing this aucen. residence found
q copper coin be,ring dals many years
prior 10 HE revolution.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-04-15

t. Ballou's Magazine for May
There Is an immense variety IN Tie May
number Of Bsilou's Magazine, aud the
stories, sketches and poetry are all good,
while the illustrations are fresh aud sea.
sonshle, just what the people like and
appreciates. One of the most interesting
adventures in his number is The story
called "Csugh1 By Mostly" by James
franklin Fils. Soldiers will read II with
interest. The terms OF "BsIlou's Maya
zine" are only 81 80 per year. or 10
cents per copy. or cIubbed with the
Monthly Novelette," FIR $500 for toe
TWO. Thomes & Talbot. 60 Congress
ST., Boston. are he publishers. For ssle
by W. Is. Lsucs, Soepherdslown.
Governor Alcorn, OF Mississippi, tele.
graphs TO Washington that the number
oil murders in that State for The last six
months, under military rule, was 40;
under civil government, 10. lie resi'
firms his previous opinion that The civil
authorities are ample for The execution Of
the laws.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-04-15
AGENTS TAINTED FOR
"W d \ ID T. X $
OF THE WORLD"

Over One Thousand Illustrations Tie lar
gest best selling, and most attractive sub,erp-
ton book ever published. One agent IN Dem
yer, Colorado, sold 100 copies in days. One
agent ~ Milwaukee sold 20 copies ~ aalf q
day, and large number from 20 TO 30 c. pies
per day. Send for tnoulsrs. with term, Is
once. Address u. y. Publishing Co. New
Yoh, Z ncInnati, Ohio, and ST. Louis. Mo.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-04-15

IL "MscnlEF Makers. This IS applied
10 the Board Of Supervisors by the innocent
editor OF the Free Press, aud is both sense!esS
sud ridiculous, and hardly deserves to be no
ticed at all. The idea OF The Free Press editor
charging any one Of being a"mischief maker"
aud then his ihreaienIngs Of a 'day Of reck-
onlugm Does he mean tue final day OF reck-
oning If 50 We advise him 10 cast the mote
out Of his own eye, and prepare himself, for
we will be surprised If on tina! day "mischlef
making" Is the only sin on record against him.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-04-15

LUNAR INFLUENCE on VEG ETATIoN.-
According 10 a North Carolina cores.
pondeni the Influence OF the moon on veg.
citation may be determined by Trying the
following experiment:
Take any given quantity OF common
peas. and divide the same into four parts.
keeping them separate. Then, on any
ground a, all fl for vegetation, when the
season approaches, SOW the contents OF
HE first parcel on the first or second day
OF The new moon, The second parcel sow
near The same spot on The first or second
day OF The second qusrIer,lhe third parcel
COW on the second or third day before The
(Lli moon, and, lastly. SOW the fourth par
ce! on the second or third day before Ihe
moon is out. Now the first parcel, sown
under The new moon. will grow very last,
blossom most beautifully, but will not
bear much fruit. The second will bios.
som and bear very little fruit. The shlrd
parcel will not only blossom beautifully,
but will bear Iui III abundance. And
the fourth and Last parcel will scarcely
rlse from the ground. Likewise al fruit
trees Sc, al the new moon blossom, but
three days before the full moon, besr
abundanlly. In pruning trees. the same
eflec, takes place, FOR tree piuned al
The new moon will shoot forth branches,
but will prove unproducIive but If pfuned
a, The full, it will bear abundsnlly.
&c. TIE BElGHT SIDE.-i'his spright-
ly young peoples paper is prosecuting
a vigorous spring campaign. seem'ngIy
resolved to secure the attention and pa
,ronsge OF lhose no, now It's patrons,
while lis competitors are resting, as IS the
custom a, this season Of The year. /,
presents to each present subscriber. snd
to all whose names are cent 10 before
Nav lst. a very handsome engraving u
Prospect Park, Brook Ign, price so cents;
also copy Of The STORY of Greta." q
pretty pamphlet Of about 100 pages, BY
Mrs. Snera God. one Of lis most popular
contributors. Bright SIDE Company.
Publishers. Chicago. III.
N@,CLAIMs or SOUTHERN LoyALIsTs.
In reply TO letter OF inquiry from
Secretary Of the Treasury Boutwell,, Al
,orney General Ackermsn has delivered
an opinion that the claims Of loyal CHI.
zens IN the counties OF Berkeley and JEFF
ferson, West Virginia, end in Tennessee,
for property taken or furnished for The
use Of The Union armies during the late
war, are now, under the act OF March 3,
1871, upon The same footing with claims
OF loyal citizens in other insuTreciIonsry
States. These claims must, therefore,
come in common with others before The
board Of commissioner: provided by the
act 10 consider such claims, and all such
claims not presented 10 Tie said board
shall be barred and not be entertained by
any department Of ihs government with
on, further authority OF Congress. Ac-
counts founded upon express contracts
for the purchase OF supplies Tor The army
nsde by the proper agent OF The govern
ment, and no, upon claims for property
taken or furnished" as sbove indicated.
under circumstances implying on The part
of the owners acts o, submission essen
tally involuntary in different degrees, are
not affected.