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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-05-06
No. e3S South Third Street,
Philadelphia, April p, 1871

Philadelphia, Aplll Il, loli
Tnos. \. ASHLEY, Esq, Secy S. '. K.
r. Co., Front Royal, Na.-Mr DEAR
SIR Il have your favor of the 18th
inst, informing me that | have been
elected President Of the Shenandoah
Valley Railroad Company.
| will accept the position, and be glad
to have a meeting Of the Board at an
early day, in order that | may look into
the condition Of the Company and de
tcrmine with them what is best to be,
and what can be, done in the way OF
making progress in the construction OF
the road.
Very Respectfully, Yours,
THOMAS \. SCOTT.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-05-06

a girl named Ann Harris, about -
years Of age, left family in Tennessee,
with which she had been living, because
they didn't have family prayers She
was so hurt about it that she took
off with her all the silver spoons and a
lot ofjewelry and clothing that didn't
belong to her. Such religious feeling
is remarkable
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-05-06

~ Criswell's Cornet Band has just
received big, bran new bass drum, from
New York. The fellow who blO,rs that
must have lots Of wind.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-05-06

ag NEW PAPER.-We have hereto
fore neglected to welcome the weekly
visits of sprightly and ably edited pa
per, entitled the 'Catoctin Clarion,
published by Dir. William Need, at Me
chaniestown, Frederick Co.. Nd. The
town is situated on the Western Mary
land Railroad, leading from Baltimore
TO Williamsport, and is growing rapid.
". Mr.. Need is brother native OF
Frederick County, and we are glad te
receife his clarion notes every week.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-05-06
Two HUNDRED GIRLS ON FIRE-RE

Two HUNDRED GIRLS ON FIRE-RE-
MARKABLE SCENE IN A CHURCH.-A very
remarkable scene was witnessed In st.
Mary's Church, Williamsburg, yester-
dav. 1t came very near proving trag-
ic matter-tortunately, however, the ac-
tivity of the congregation, aided by the
pastor, prevented any serious conse-
ouences. At the morning services 1t
was arranged to have four hundred
young girls, to partake of their first
communion, and they marched into the
church at the appointed hour. The
sight was imposing and there was q
large congregation drawn together by
the services. The children were array
ed in white dresses, wore thin white
gauze wells. and each carried lighted
candle. When the head of the little
procession had reached the furthermost
end of the church, one Of the girls drop
ped her candle, and in STOPPING to re-
cover it set fire to her veil The flame
spread with lightning like rapidity In
stantly great commOtion arose, and be-
fore the congregation had risen to its
feet the sheet of fire had spread halfway
along the line, and the wells of two hun
dred girls were on fire The utmost
CONSERVATION was produced. Those
whose wells were on fire ran to the main
altar, where Father Mcdonald was en-
gagged in baptizing number of adults.
The baptismal water was thrown upon
them and with the aid of his congrega-
ton, Father Mcdonald succeeded in
subduing the flames and restoring order
-New York Democrat, I'm.
THE COMING WHEAT CRor.-The al
most universal report from those por-
tons of the West where winter wheat
is grown, is that the crop will be large,
and that it will come into market ear
". In Missouri and Kansas harvest is
looked for two weeks earlier than usual.
From the South similar report is made.
Flour and wheat are higher than Il year
ago, but there is some doubt whether
the advance can be maintained. The
war has somewhat reduced the means
of buying in Europe, and the return of
peace will restore agricultural laborers
to their ayocations. The demand, there
fore, for our breadstutls for export will
be likely to fall of.
Rev. John :. Irwin, of the West Vir-
ginia VI. f. Conference, died on Wed
nesdav fast week. He was duringth the
late war an inmate of the Libby prison,
at Richmond.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-05-06

Eay- GRAND LODGE OF WEST VIRGIN
"A, /. O. o. F.-The Grand Lodge of
this Order assembled at Moundsville on
the 25th ult.
The Committee on Finance presented
their concluding report ofthe condition
of the treasury, which seemed to be sat
isfactory. Committees on Bylaws and
Charters offered their reports, which
were adopted. The order of the day
being the election of officers the follow
ing Past Grands were duly elected /:
George Edwards, G.. NJ; w. a. Reeves,
d. G.. NJ; D. S. Rentch, G. W.; T. G..
Steele, G.. Sec; W. r. Kelley, G. Urea
surer; b. r. Harmer, G. Chaplain; Cy-
rus Vance, G. Rep. Whereupon the
officers elect were installed in conform
ty with ancient usage.
The installation of the following ap-
pointed officers succeeded that of those
mentioned c. p. Snyder, G.. Marshal !;
Geo. 8. Crawford, G.. Con-; D. NJ. Stein
|. g.; p. G. Copeland, G. Herald.
The customary votes ofthanks to past
officers, and others, were carried, and
no other business appearing, the Grand
Lodge closed its annual session in peace
and harmony.
The Grand Encampment concluded its
business by electing the following Off
GERS George Edwards, ". G. p; Cy-
rus Vance, NJ. L. G.. II. p; John r.
Smith, r. w. G.. S. W.; II. a. 9TH
man. K. w. G.. Scribe; r. T. Roberts,
Il. w. G.. Treasurer; c. W. Hassner, r.
w. J. w; II. NJ. Turner, W. Ct. |. S.;
JOSEPH Turner, w. G. o. S.
The departing trains in the evening
conveyed most Of the delegates to their
respective homes.
The B. & o. Railroad exercised q
magnanimous spirit and gave return
tickets to every member in attendance.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-05-06

BU- The BLACK Bass OF THE PoTo-
mAc.-The Cumberland Daily News
claims for Mr. w, w. Shriver, ofWheel-
ing, West Virginia, the credit of orlgl-
mating and executing the plan OF trans
ferring the black bass, now so abundant
in our waters, from the Ohio to the 70
tomac. The Daily News is no doubt
correct. The performance was one to
be proud of, and proper credit should
be given to the right man. 1t has been
well said that he is public benefactor
who "makes two blades of grass grow
where only one grew before, How
much more is he a public benetactor
who fills river with food fishes where
there were none before ? A letter from
Mr.. Shriyer, written in 1860, is repub-
lished in support of the claim for him in
this matter, in which he says
"The enterprise or experiment was
contemplated by me long before the
completion of the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad to the Ohio river at Wheel
ing, but no satisfactory mode Of trans
portation presented itself until the COM
pletion of that great work, lin, | be-
iieve, the wear 1858 and in the follow
inc wear | made my first trip-although
| made several afterwards in. the same
vear-carrying with me my first lot Of
fish, in large tin bucket, perforated, and
which | had made to fit the opening in
the watnr-tank attached to the locomo-
tive, which was supplied with fresh wa
ter at the regular water stations along
the line of the road, and thereby sue
ceeded well in keeping the fish (Which
were young and small, having been Sc
lected for the purpose,) alive, fresh and
sound.
Mr.. Shriver made several other simil-
ar excursions, and on each occasion put
the young fish into the basin of the
Chesapeake and Ohio canal, at Cumber-
land Maryland, where they had free
egress and ingress to the Potomac river
and its tributaries. The stock original
" transferred, some seventeen years
ago, has increased prodigiously, and to-
day they abound in the Potomac and
all its tributaries They are of good
size, frequently being caught to weigh
as much rs from three to four and 3
half or five pounds.
\ gentleman Of this place recently
contracted to furnish a gentleman at
Reading, Pa, with six hundred Bass, TO
be placed in the Schuylkill River. lie
has succeeded in procuring about four
hundred, we believe, caught at this
place, and put in tubs, in which they
will be conveyed to their place OF desti-
nation.
Whilst at Wheeling short time
since we had the pleasure of conversing
with Mr.. Shriver upon the subject, and
he gave us very interesting account of
his mode of introducing the Bass into
the Potomac, which corroborated with
the above facts. We predict that the
Bass will be theleading fish ofthe coun-
try in the future, and for this the coun-
try is indebted to Mr.. Shriver-he is
certainly great benefactor, and his
name will be handed down to posterity
as one of the greatest philanthropists of
tho ora
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-05-06

Subscriptions for the relief of the
widow OF John Brown. Of Harper
Ferry fame. are now being taken up in
Washington,
The wife of Hon. Geo a. Pea,re, of
Cumberland, died Sunday evening, in
Washington city, whittier she had re-
Gently gone on visit to the family of
her father, Reuben Worthington, Esq.
Mrs. Pearre has benin declining health
for months past.
Cappers Springs, the well-known Vir-
ginia property was sold at public auc-
tion last Tuesday by Major Conrad, trus-
tee. Purchased by Mr. Pratt, of Wash
ington city, for slo,5oo.
Brigham Young broke the ground at
Salt Lake. on Monday morning last, for
the Utah Southern railroad, in the pres
ence of vast assemblage, and in the af-
ternoon went forth to Ogden on a spe-
cial train, with brass and string bands,
to welcome home William H. Hooper,
the delegate to Congress
Rev. Magruder Maury, rector of St.
Georges EpiscopaD Church, of Frede-
ricksburg has rendered his resignation
of his charge and it has been accepted,
Mr.. Maury has filled the pastorate of
that Church for the last six years.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-05-06

PCS THE ELECrIoN-The Flick
Amendment fickersd through in this
County as well as the State, by hand
some majority, on Thursday Of last
week. The following is the vote in
I'll, Couptv
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-05-06

The Imperial Government Of China
has made demands upon the foreign
Ambassadors with the apparent object
of putting stop to the efforts of the
Christian missionaries. 1t positively
forbids the teaching of male subjects of
the Empire doctrines opposed to those
Of Confucius, and adds that the atten-
dance Of women upon religious services
was one cause of the late massacre, and
absolutely refuses compensation there
for
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-05-06

EsS- All our merchants have receiv-
ed their Spring Stocks Of Goods. Elk
anime our advertising columns before
making Your purchases-all persons
yho advertise in the Register sell goods
cheaO
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-05-06

e0 DEATH OF ONE OF OUR OLDEST
CIrIzENs.-We regret to chronicle the
death of Mr.. George Fayman, the old
est male citizen of our town, which
took place at his residence, on Saturday
afternoon last, aged 81 years, 2 months
and one day. Mr.. Fayman was born in
this place and lived his whole life in the
surroundings in which he was born, and
throughout his entire life he was much
respected and esteemed, kind neighbor
and good citizen. He was also a Wor-
thy and consistent member of the Ger
man Reformed Church for upwards OF
sixty wears, and took an active position
in its interests,
He was also soldier of the war of
1912, and Second Lieutenant in Capt.
Darington's Company, which was rails
ed in Jefferson and Berkeley counties,
and was the only surviving member.
His death closed the career of every
member Of the Company. The late
Col. Braxton Davenport, ofCharlestown,
was First Lieutenant in the same COM
pany, whose heirs have in their possess
ion the roll of members of the company,
which We learn will soon be published.
Thus, one by one, our old Fathers are
passing away, and very soon all will
have passed from earth to eternity.
His remains were followed to the
tomb, in the German Reformed Genet
cry, on Monday morning last, 10y a very
large procession of mourning relatives
and friends, to pay their last sad tribute
of respect TO one of our oldest citizens.
Rev. E. o. Forney, late Pastor Of the
Church, assisted by Rev. Mr.. Hassler,
ofBoonsboro, delivered an able discourse
from the text 1T is finished, upon the
occasion. Peace to his dust
The following resolutions, framed by
the Consistory of the German Reform
ed Church, were handed us for publica-
ton
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-05-06

s@ DELIxouENrs.-T. W. Potter
field. late sheriff of this County, has
posted a long list of property, real and
personal. at the front door of the Court
House, 10 delinquents, for non-payment
OF taxes Tor the year 1870. Persons
should examine the list and look after
their interests.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-05-06
DENTISTRY.

nR. p. KELSEY having located permanent.
~ y ~ Shepherd,to"", offers his Profession
al services To IT'S citizens and The surrounding
country. All DENIAL Work neatly and faith
FULLY executed. Charges moderate.
Office anu residence on Man Street, adjoin-
ing the residence Of Mr.. Joseph Enler.
Shrrherd.loMn, NAV 8. EEL GIN
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-05-06
SUPERVISORS COURT.
SHEpuERDsrowN, W. Va, |,
Nav 4, 1871.

y
May a, 1871.
Board of Supervisors met pursuant to
Sec g., Chapter 3, Code ofWest Va.
Present, Supervisors Staley, Rodenck
and Turner.
Ordered, That the Board proceed to
the examination and consideration OF
the returns of the election held in the
County of Jefferson on the 9th day OF
April, 1871.
Bolivar Township-For Ratification,
3 votes For Rejection, lis votes
Chapline Township-For Ratlhca-
ton, AZ votes; For Rejection, 10 votes;
Against Ratification, vote.
Shepherd Township-For Ratitica-
ton, Al votes For Rejection, 4 votes,
Total Vote-For Ratification, sc
votes; For Rejection, 129 votes j;
Against Ratification, l vote.
On motion the above was declared the
result of the election as far as could be
ascertained in the County of Jefferson.
1t is ordered, That Road Surveyors
be required to give bond with security
in the penal sum of five hundred dollars,
before road funds are placed in their
hands
Resolved, That License be granted
George Bender, Sr., to retail spirituous
liquors at Mrs Schuster's house in Boil
var, said license to commence on the lst
day of May, 1871, and expire on the
3Oth day Of April, 1872.
The following bills were allowed and
orders directed to be issued therefor, to-
wit g.:
L. G. Etchison for serving summons
for Board, 81 80; to Jas. W. Grubb for
services as inspector Of election Of Boil
var Township $50; $3.50 to Zadock
Butt for services as inspector of election
in Bolivar township; $500 to Zadock
Butt for carrying poll books to Shep-
herdstown S9l,O5 to r. NJ. kimble
for boarding prisoners at the Jail 81, so
to Joseph Reyes for services as inspec-
tor of election in Shepherd Township
81, 80 to Isaac w. Chapline for servi-
ces as inspector of election in Shepherd
Township; $500 to John Cameron for
supervising election in Chapline Town
ship; 80 to Joseph Welshans for
services as Inspector Of election in Chap
line Township.
On motion the Board adjourned.
pa~ County ArFAlEs-We copy the
following articles from the Charlestown
papers =
Az ENTHUSIASTIC MAsoS.-Our ge-
NAL old friend, Michael Foley, Esq, of
this County, after taking part in the
procession of Wednesday last, told us
that he had been a Mason for fifty years
and in all that time had scarcely missed
a single turnout Of the fraternity here
or in any Of the surrounding towns
Free Press.
Mr.. Thomas Turner, near Kearneys-
vile, in this county, whose barn, sta
bling, &c, was destroyed by fire on the
18th and 18th Of March last, desires as
an act Of common gratitude to return
his acknowledgements to Col. &. a.
Porteriield and Richard Alexander for
valuable assistance given to him in Sc
curing his Insurance from Peabody
Fire Company. The promptness and
efficiency with which the agent of this
company, Mr.. Alexander, acted in his
case, iustifes him in commencing Mr..
A. 20 all who desire insurance. SDirif.
The collation. given blythe Ladies du-
ring Memorial week in behalf of the
Monument, was quite success, having
melted 1885, or leaving $1,000 after
paying all expenses.-SpirH.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-05-06

H@- DEAD.-We regret to hear of
the death of Rev. J. L. Irwin, General
Agent of the American Bible Society,in
this State. AS agent of the society
mentioned, he was abundant in labors,
visiting all the more prominent places
in the State, addressing Bible Societies
already organized, and organizing 9th
ers where they had not been. In the
prosecution of his labors he was strick-
en- down by disease, and after suffering
for several weeks, death released him
from life of toll and sacrifice He
closed his earthly career at Fairmont.
Mr.. Irwin delivered an able address in
the Lutheran Church of this place, q
short time since, and from his robust
appearance he gave evidence Of long
and future life.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-05-06

sg'DENrIsrRY-We invite attention
to the Dental Card Of DR.. Kelsey,in our
advertising columns to-day. The Dr.
hiss become permanent citizen of our
town, and at whose hands %e trust he
NAV receive very liberal share Of pa
tronage. He is known by many of our
old citizens as being an excellent work
man in his profession, having practiced
here in days gone by, and We teal as
surad that those Of the present age,who
will favor him with their custom, will
become entirely pleased with his ser
vices, both in work and prices.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-05-06

The Stanton Vrgininn mentions a
conversation held with an intelligent
citizen Of Jefferson county, West Vir-
ginia, by which the editor learned that
the proprietors Of the paper mill at
Haltown had realized over seventy per
cent. of their whole investment We
believe this mill has been in operation
about one year and the capital invested
is $4,000.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-05-06
NOTICE.

HAVING disposed Of my business 10 J. y.
III SIaley, IN the future II viii DO conducted
by W. II. Slaley, for whom | would solicit th.
liberal patronage the public have extended ~
me IN the past. BY arrangement; with my 'uc-
cc,,or all Subscription. paid me IN sd,,nc-
WI be filled by him TO the expiration of tho
time paid for. My accounts wall be left IN tho
hand, of W. II. Staley for collection, and Il
not settled before the first Of June They will be
placed ia an officers hand, Tor collection.
Very Respectfully.
W. u. LAUCK.
May S, 1871. II
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-05-06

A disease has been prevalent among
the COWS owned in the southern part OF
the city of Alexandria, Virginia, for q
week or so past, and has extended so
rapidly that the mayor has felt his duty
to issue proclamation concerning 1t.
The animals are first affected with sore
lips and mouths, then theudder becomes
inhamed, and finally the hoofs are inva-
ded by the disease, and in some cases
arc reported to have dropped of.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-05-06

DO Sop OUr.-Wm. +. Lauck,
News dealer. has sold out his establish
ment TO William Staley, son Of Mr..
John ID. Staley, who will hereafter &C
commodate the public with the news
papers and periodicals of the day, as
well as many other articles in his line Of
business. We bespeak for our young
friend liberal share Of patronage, be-
licving that be will serve their wants in
2 satisfactory manner.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-05-06
OUR RAILROAD.
$3.50 % zs5 3aR

We publish with pleasure the follow
| ING correspondence between Thomas
n. Ashby, Secretary ofthe Shenandoah
Valley Railroad Company, and COL
Thomas A. Scott, of Philadelphia, who
was elected President of said road at a
recent meeting of the Stockholders, at
Charlestown. The fact of Col Scott
having accepted the Presidency OF the
road will infuse new life and energy In
to the grand project, and will insure its
speedy completion. Col. Scott is now
President of the great Pacific Railroad,
and President of the Pennsylvania Cen
trail Improvement Company, which con-
tracted to build the Shenandoah Valley
Railroad, and is Vice President OF the
PENNSYLVANIA Central Railroad, as well
as President of the Shenandoah Valley
Railroad. Thus it will be observed
that he is Hus Railroad operator, and
that he desires meeting Of the Board
at an early day for the progression OF
the enterprise.
A meeting of the Directors will be
held in Philadelphia during next week,
Hon. A. r Boteler, of this place, one
of the Directors will be present, having
already started for that city.
The following is the correspondence
referred to:
Charlestown, jeff Co., w Va,
April Is, 1871.
Col. Tuos. a. SCOTT, Philadelphia
My DEAR SIE-At general meeting
of the Stockholders of the Shenandoah
Valley Railroad Company, held here
this day, pursuant Of notice, for the
election of a President and Directors, |
have the pleasure of informing you that
YOU have been unanimously elected as
President, and by resolution adopted by
the meeting, have been directed to re-
quest Your acceptance thereof You
will please address me at Front Royal,
Warren Co., Va, indicating your pur
poses, and oblige
Very Respectfully, Yours,
THOS. \. ASHBY,
Scc'y S. V r. X. Co.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-05-06
NEW GOODS
L n | 0 n V IL L E!


WE the undersigned respectful, call aites-
w lion 10 our new Stock Of zoos. Just re-
eeIved at Unionyilie. Our ann is 10 keep con.
stsnt1y Of band class Of Goods 10 NEE, the
demands of all Who favor Us With 4 call Our
stock consists Of every thing usually found ~ .
country store:
Dry Goods,
Notions,
Hats,
Shoes,
Hardware,
Tinvare,
WoooeoWsre,
Queensvare,
Groceries, &C.,
all of which will Be sold cheap. We there.
fore cordially invite the old PATROLS Of onion
vile to call and exsmise our slock, feeling as
sured our prices will suit the times, and none
need 20 away displeassd. We will spare no
paios 10 accommodate, and hope By strict o..
iention 10 business and desire 10 please to
make frienos IN our neg place OF business.
Come then and zee 10 ere your Spnng pur-
ehases are made. All kinds Of Produce tskea
10 exchange for Goods. ga
Very Respectfully, ~
A. L. 8 X. L. OSBOCRN.
UbiOaVills. Nay G, 1871. u
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-05-06

Through the efforts Of the Ladies
Memorial Association of Charleston, the
bodies of at least sixty South Carolini-
ans, who fell upon the field of Gettys-
burg and were inferred there, will reach
Charleston by memorial day. The sur
yivors' association has, at the ladies re-
quest engaged to take the bodies in
charge. The services upon the anniver
sary will be of a most interesting char
acter
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-05-06

b. CoNFEpERArE.-The following
extract from letter written at Cumber-
land, Md, few days ago, was handed
us for publication, giving the location
of the grave of Confederate soldier,
believing that it might be the means OF
imparting information to the relatives
or friends of the deceased -
Happening to go into the Old Sol
diers Cemetery, yesterday, my atten-
ton was arrested by single head
board, the only one left. l found it
marked the resting place of Captain
James Hess, Co. H, l4th Virginia 1t
may be that his friends do not know of
it. Al the other dead were removed
long since"