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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-04-29

The Western Conference of the Ma
ryland Synod of the Evangelical Luth-
eran Church met in the English Luther
an Church, Cumberland, Nd, Monday.
The opening exercises were conducted
by the Rev. G. Startzman, of Clear
spring, Washington County, Nd The
Conference is composed of all the Luth-
eran ministers embraced within the lin.
its Of Allegany and Washington coun-
ties, and portions of West Virginia, in
numbers some ten or fifteen members.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-04-29

skT- INFORMATION WANTED.-lnfor-
nation of the whereabouts of Conrad
Miller, who left Baltimore on the 9Th OF
July, 1870, and is supposed to be some
where along the line of the Baltimore
and Ohio r. r. near Harpers Ferry
is wanted by Michael Miller Of Cham
bersburg, or his father, residing at Bal
timore, Kenton Avenue, 449. Conrad
is about Sc years of age, l-2 #, high,
and has sandy hair and whiskers.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-04-29

Boz The ELEcTIoN.-At the time OF
going to press we have not heard the
result of the election which took place
in this county on Thursday, but the
supposition is that the Flick Amend
ment has been carried in the county by
a handsome majority. In the two
Townships here shepherd and Chap
line,) ss votes were polled in favor OF
the Amendment, and IA againsts it.
The Amendment, no doubt, is carried in
the State by very large majority, and
if this be the case the obnoxious Pro-
scription and Registration Law will be
abandoned, and every male citizen here
after will be entitled to suffrage at the
banotbox.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-04-29
Berkeley County.

We clip the following articles from the
Martinsburg papers during the pas'
week:
PAINFUL AccIDESr.-About o'clock
on last Saturday evening, Mr.. Robert
Perry of this town, met with very
painful accident while engaged at work
in one of the machine shops OF the b;
& O. r. R. Company At the time OF
the accident he was assisting in shaping
piece of iron, when chip from the
face of the hammer in the hands OF his
fellow-workman struck the ball OF his
left eye, entirely destroying the sight
for the time being, and it is feared that
the nature of the wound is such that ne
will not recover it.-Siatesmdn.
A CHANGE.-The old system Of rent
inc pews will be abolished in the Epls-
copal church in this town, on and after
the lst Sabbath in next month. Inc
pews will be free to every one, and a
cordial invitation is extended to all to
attend divine service in that church
Statesman.
IMPROVED SrocK.-S. W. NJ. Peters,
Esq, has just received at his farm,
"Protumma," a thoroughbred bull, OF
the Durham Stock, which is pronounced
by our friend, Joseph Hoffman, Esq,
whom everybody will agree is one OF
the best Judges of stock in Berkeley CO.,
as the most perfect specimen OF the
bovine breed that ever trod foot IN this
county. "-Stniesman.
The GERMAN FAIR.-The ladies Far
at Turner Hall, for the benefit OF the
destitute widows and orphans across the
water is still in progress, and their sue
cess has been such that they have deter
mined to continue it until tomorrow
night. Among the many beautiful arti-
Giles already voted away, were magni-
ficent set of gold bracelets, the candl-
dates being Miss Fannie Bohlmau and
Miss Lallie Scheu, the former receiving
AIS votes and the latter l60. The zeal
displayed by the fair rivals was certainly
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
On Thursday of last week the dry
house connected with the Sash Factory
of Mr.. II. c. Robinson took fire, burn
ing the roof entirely off and injurng
materially the lumber in it.-O"io".
About two o'clock on the night OF
Thursday of last week the smoke house
belonging to Mr.. George Rutherford
was wholly consumed by fire. 1t was
situated within few feet Of his house
but by proper management that build
ING was sayed.-UnIOn.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-04-29
Bog MAIL LErrNGs.-From tn

Bog MAIL LErrINGs.-From the
awards for transporting the mails in this
State during the four years beginning
on the lst of next July, we select the
following of interest to our readers:
From Berkeley Springs to Gaines
boro, J. F. Catlett, $40; from Cherry
Run Depot to Glengary, James B. Ma
son, $l75; from Martinsburg to vii
Transport. Nd, Adam Virtue, $3.50; from
Gerardstown to Martinsburg, Jas. B.
Mason, $3.50; from Kearneysville to
Middleway, VIM. J. Roberts, $3.50; from
Charlestown to Rippon, Anderson Ar
not, $24O; from Kearneysville to Shep-
herdstown, James Adams, 1886.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-04-29

BE- PRESERVATION OF HEALTH
There is no better time than the pres
ent to have all cellars cleaned Of every
thing calculated to generate foul gas
and disease. They should not only be
thoroughly ventilated, but the walls
yhitewashed. A little attention to this
matter may save many ahoqsehoid from
disease and possibly from death.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-04-29

r0- War has been declared upon the
dogs and cats, in general, of our town.
by some of the gardeners. They should
be mighty shy of what they eat, found
away from home, these days.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-04-29

rg REFRESHING SHowER-Ihis
town and the region Of country here
abouts was visited on Thursday last by
several very copious and delightful
showers of rain, which served to refresh
the growing crops and to lay the dust
IN our street
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-04-29

THE SAN FRANcIsco TRIAL.-The tri-
al of Mrs Fair, in San Francisco, for
the murder of Judge Crittenden has de
veloped some strang courtroom Incl
dents. A number of female attendants
of the trial are evidently in deep sympa-
thy with the prisoner, and with the
free-love sentiments that she practlced
and defends. When Mrs. Fair was tes-
tifying in her own behalf,the other day,
in answering the question whether she
had any idea Of injuring Crittenden on
the night OF, and previous to the muir
der, she made howery speech, ending
with these words 81 loved him ; he
loved me and had he been alive the
other day when Mr.. Campbell insulted
me he would have made him, on his
Bonded knees, apologize" This senti-
ment was boisterously applauded, but
when the Court told the Sheriff to- ar
rest all who had applauded, that officer
declared he. could not find any. The
Court ordered that all present should be
brought before him and sworn. Thus
a lady was soon pounced upon, who
confessed to having cried Good !!
good !" and to have slapped the table
with her hands. The Judge asked her
name, and was answered Emily Pitts
Stevens" when he assessed fine Of
S25. This and subsequent fine OF
like amount, on woman named Gould,
who had also applauded, Mrs. Fair OF
fered TO pay, saying that it was all her
fault; that the audience did not under
stand the rules Of Court. The Judge
intimated that at least two of them
would understand them hereafter, and
the examination was proceeded with.
SAN FRAScIsco, April 26.-The jury
in the case of Laura d. Fair, on trial
for the murder of A. p Crittenden, re-
NAMED out forty minutes, when they re-
turned with verdict Of murder in the
first degree.
The prisoner appeared somewhat pa
Ter than usual when she was taken from
the courtroom, otherwise she was un-
moved. 1t may not be improper to say
that this verdict, until within the last
week, was not generally believed posi-
bic, nearly everybody expecting thetrial
to prove farce.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-04-29

sS- There will be meeting OF the
S. S. Memorial Association, at II. NJ,
Loyns' Shop, on Friday evening the
5th Of Nav, at which all the members
are requested to be present as business
of importance will be transacted.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-04-29

@ LuCRATIvB-The Roanoke
Times, published at Salem, Va, chang
ed proprietorship five times within the
last twelve months. It certainly must
be a lucrative Objective men mads
rich within twelve months,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-04-29

Forty years ago Simon Cameron,
Senator from Pennsylvania, purchased
for s1OO spur of the Broad mountain
in Pennsylvania. 1t is now worth 81,
100000. Coal has been mined out OF
it for thirty-ive years, and he has real
lied in the shape of royalty, about 800
q day.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-04-29
l. u NJ B L r
LUMBER.

THE subscriber IS ,iIIl engaged in the Lum-
i Der business, and Is prepared 10 furnish, on
reasonable terms, LUMBER of all descFiP-
tons, in large or small Quantities. Orders TO-
specially solicited.
will also keep on hand and for sale, Corn,
Oats. Mill Feed, Screenings, &c.
have also two-horse team awaiting or
ders for hauling, upon reasonable terms:
). b HARRISON.
Shepherdstown, April 70, ISL. "
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-04-29
CHANGE OF BASE !

THE undersigned takes this method to in
] form his friends aud the Public generally,
that 10 his forCtD march from KNOXVILLE 10
lhl5 place, he trusts that he has succeeded in
bringing with HIN the confidence aud good viii
OF those whom II has been his pleasure 10 deal
with for the past three years, and whose pat
ronase he now respectfully soiclls IN hi, new
enterprise, and IN an effort 10 provide for - de-
pendent family. rssiore at this place is now
completed, where the Public will fnd aw,ll
,vlrOted stock OF
Dry Goods,
Hats. Shoes,
Queensware,
Hardware,
Tn Wsre,
Groceries,
Notions. re.
which he propose, 10 sell positively a, Chesp
as any house 10 the County. Call and exan-
Inc my stock and prices aud be convinced.
IL Country Produce taken IN exchange for
Goods.
FRANK. A. SIMPSON.
Moler's Cross Roads. April 30, 1871. n
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-04-29

A spiritually minded family, at Elgin
Illinois, the other night departed this
life via laudanum, kindly leaving word
they were "happy in believing they
would 60 with their children to better
world" A better world of suicides and
murderers is something hard to be un-
derstood by the ordinary mind.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-04-29

@ Rev. DR.. Bittle of this place, and
Rev. NJ, L. Cutler, of Martinsburg, will
exchange pulpits tomorrow, in their re-
spective Lutheran Churches.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-04-29

BE- VIRGINIA CLAIM-Amongst the
claims of Southern loyalists, which have
been presented to the commission now
sitting in Washington, is that of MIR,
Hugh L. Gallaher, of Waynesboro, Va,
for 100000 for cattle, forage, and pro-
visions taken from him in the Shenan-
dnnh Valley
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-04-29

s@ Our druggists are informed that
Commissioner Pleasanton has decided
that on and after April 80, 1871, they
will be subject to the same liabilities as
any other persons for the sale of any
kind of ardent spirits, wines or malt
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-04-29

Boz The Whoopipg Cough,we learn,
is quite prevalent among the children OF
this town and the country.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-04-29

p~ Rev. DR.. Andrews will preach at
DdHields Depot, tomorrow Sunday
evening, at l-2 o'clock,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-04-29
Please send the Magnifer.

BS- CURE FOR RHEUMATIsM.-We
clip the following from an exchange,
believing it to be q certain remedy for
Rheumatism, and we would recommend
it to those of our readers who are thus
afflicted. 1t is worth trial at least -
AS so many are suffering with the
rheumatism, | could do nothing better
than to give recipe that | know is
good. In the spring and summer of
1866, my wife was SO afflicted with it
that she could not use herright armand
was unable to riseup in bed. We tried
many liniments, recipes and medicines,
but to no purpose. Doctors said moth
ing could be done, only give it time and
let it wear away. One day an old Ger
man veterinary surgeon told me to take
equal parts of the best oil Of juniper and
spirits of turpentine, and apply to the
parts affected. l did so, and in few
days my wife was well. A few weeks
later, while at a pic mic, she caught cold,
and was soon as low as ever. Again
did we apply everything we could get,
galvanic batteries and all. We got the
above recipe filled, both the oil and spir-
its being clear as water, and in 4 few
days she was well, and remained so for
over two years. Always be sure to use
only the best quality Of oils and spir-
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-04-29

A- ADJOURNMENT OF CONGRESS-
Both Houses of Congress adjourned on
Thursday last. Among the business
transacted was the passage Of the bill
for the suppression Of ku klux out
RACES in the South. The bill as passed
is very stringent in its provisions.
On Thursday, the President issued o
proclamation, calling an extra session of
the Senate, which is to meet on the 10th
of May next. The President does not
specify the object that induced him to
call an extra session, but we presume 1t
is in connection with the contemplated
action of the Joint High Commission
now in session at Washington.
@- CLOSING UP.-Col. Geo. A. Por-
terfeld, Secretary, gives notice that at
meeting of the Stockholders Of the Val
ley Fire Insurance Company of West
Va, held at the Office Of said Company
in Charlestown, on the Sd day of April,
1871, majority of the stock being rep
resented, it was
Re,olred, That the business of said
corporation and the same is hereby dis
continued, and that the Board ofDirect-
ors of said corporation be authorized to
wind up its affairs as promptly as prac-
ticable, and after making proper provi-
sion for the outstanding liabilities Of
same corporation, to make distribution
of its offsets among said Stockholders,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-04-29

~ We had the first thunder show.
er Of the season ON Thursday moming.
Wake snakes!
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-04-29

p@ Some of our farmers have already
finished corn planting, others have not
IS yet made q commencement
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-04-29
1HRESHIbG MACHINES, RBAPERS,
NOW Frs, &c.

NIV W ERD, &C.
I HAVE made arrangements by which can
l. furnish almost any thing the Farmers, or
any one else, may want m the Machinery line.
but would have II understood that ! nm Spe-
cial Agent for the RUSSELL REAPER and
Mower, believing, as ! do, for various reasons.
and from practical experience, that there 10
nothing their line superior 10 them. which al
sertion | propose prove at the PROPER time
and place IN the field Should any conclude TO
try our Machines they will please hand IN their
order, early, as the great demand for them
may cut of late orders.
Respectfully submitted.
S. b. HARRISON.
Shepherds,own, April 20, 1871. ~
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Your much obliged friend,
CHAS. THOMPSON.

This old relic OF GOLDMAN tllhes, ~
will be perceived, was addressed to
Robert Rutherford, who represented
this District in Congress, from 1898 to
1877, number Of whose descendants
live in this and the adjacent counties ;
the estimable wife of our fellow towns
man, Mr.. L. /. Lee, being his grand
daughter The writer Of the letter was
the Chas. Thompson who was Secreta-
nv of Congress throughout the Revolu-
tionary war, and for some years alter
He was born in Ireland in 1880, and
came to America, with his three elder
brothers in 1741. They landed at New
Castle, Delaware, with no other depen-
depce than their industry. After re-
ceiving his education from DR.. Allison,
the tutor of several signers of the Dec
laration CT Independence, he went to
Philadelphia where he obtained the adj
vice and lasting friendship of DR.. Frank
lin. When the first Continental Con
gress met in l774, he was called to the
responsible duty of keeping the minutes
ofits proceedings, and for fifteen con-
secutive years he continued to occupy
that honorable position, resigning it in
1889.
He married Hannah Harrison, the
aunt of Gen. w. II. Harrison, former
President of the United States, and he
died in Montgomery County, Pennsyl-
vania, August l6, 1924, aged "a years.
The able Rolin who was attached to
Rochambeaus staff, gives graphic de-
scription of Mr.. Secretary Thompson,
which argues exactly with his portrait
by "the Elder Peale" the great-grand
father of Hon. A. r. Boteler of this
place. which now hangs in 1ndepen-
dance Hall, Philadelphia. For speak
ing of those who paid their respects to
Count Rochambeau when he was in
Philadelphia, he says:
"Among others, Charles Thompson,
Secretary Of Congress, The som Of that
political body, came also to receive and
present his compliments. His meagre
tiguIe, furrowed countenance, his hol-
low, sparkling eyes, his white straight
hair, that did not hang quite so low as
his ears, fixed our thorough attention
and filled US with surprise and admira-
ton.
Whilst on the subject of old letters,
we will append copy of one which
was found two or three years ago COW
cred with the dust of forgotten years,
behind the counter of the corner build
ing belonging to Mrs. Mouldor, near
the Market House, which was once well
known throughout the Lower Valley as
"Lanes Store. The document Will
doubtless be interesting to some of our
old citizens.
1t is endorsed, "To be deposited in
the corner brick building, tobe used by
those who come after us" and is as fol-
lows:
"This corner Brick Building was
built by the subscriber expressly for a
country retail store in the year 1916.
The stone and brick work done by James
and Jabez Anderson. The carpenters
work and joiner's work by Solomon
Entler. The iron work by Philip d
Morris (screw augur makers.) The
plastering by Peter Rickerman, and
the painting by William Bowen.
JAS. S. LANE.
Shepherdstown, July &c, 1917.
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FOR SALE,
A NO. PIANO. Apply at my Furniture
u Rooms. JOHN ID. SChoffEhl.
April 81, 1871.
NOTICE..

IN the lltb day Of Nav, 1871, Books will DO
" opened for subscription 10 the Capital
Stock of The Berkeley aud Jefferson Turnpike
Company, al the National Bank of Martins
burg a, Jefferson Savings Bank in Shepherds.
town. and al Tabb's Cross Roads in Berkeley
County.
When three thousand dollars shall be sub
scribed the Company will be organized, and
m. work commenced, under the Charter gran.
ted BY the Legislature Of West Virginia.
A. ". McCLEARY.
JNO. p. KEARFOOT.
JNO. +. SCHLEY.
DAVID BlLLMYER,
WAl G.. BUTLER.
JANlFER HUDGEL,
WM. DORSEY.
JOHN n. ABLE.
Commissioners appointed BY the
Act Of the Legislature.
April %, 1871. st
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Gbr hlarkets.
ShepherdstoWn Market.

Corrected rsskly BY d. S. Rtnteh.
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By An OLD LErrER.-A few day

Boz AN OLD LETrER.-A lew Gays
ago, in pulling down the old house at
the lower end of German STREET.-THE make
room for the residence which Miss An
ME Shepherd is having built, an old let
ter was found beneath one Of the floors,
of which the following is copy
Philadelphia, 6 Noy., 1865.
Mr.. ROBERT RUTHERFoRD-SIR-l
make bold to apply to you in behalf OF
a neighbor and friend of mine, Benjamin
SWEET, of this city, merchant. He has
commenced suit in your Court Tor
some money due to him, but is inform
ed by his lawyer, Gabriel Jones, that
by a rule of Court, the suit cannot go on
unless the Plaintiff give security for the
costs in case the payment 60 against
him. The favcr / have to ask you Is
that you would undertake this for HIM,
and shall deem it as done for myself,
and if there be anything wherein l or
any of my friends can serve you IN, L
pray you will command me with free
dom, for l long for an opportunity TO
testify with what gratitude l am al
ready
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-04-29

She pherdslown, April 80, ISL.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-12-12

has ever sunk so low in their efforts to
sustain a corrupt partisan press as to spec
tally legislate in defence of civil suit ex-
isting between private citizens.
We have copy of this atrocious bill be-
fore us, which originated in the House and
has reached its third reading in the Sen
ate, and expect to have use for it again.
When it passes, as we judge it will, it will
stand out prominently as an everlasting
monument to the corruption of the party
now in power in this State,