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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1872-05-02
One Month Tor Sl48.

Mare Papers, More Dailie., Larger Cir
culstiou, Lower Pnc', than any cher
List. one inch. and for longer period thnn
one month. Equally favorable quotations
made 70, any Jingle State Copies of Lists,
Circulars, Estimates and full information I.
furnished on APPLICATION. GEO. ROW.
ELL g. 20, Newspaper Advertising
AGENTS, II Park How, New York.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1872-05-02

Wanted everybody, when they come
to Court, to bring their Watches to s. G..
Sisson to get them repaired.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1872-05-02

The Portsmouth Times says the Green :.
upsburg damsels sit on hitclling-posts 10
front Of the city and view passing steam.
ers. Bro, Creel, bows that2
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-02-05

A PECULIAR pARADE.-The mystic
society known as the "Strikers" made
their 20th parade in Mobile recently.
The subject of Illustrations WIS the
"Rcalms OF Fancy" They were borne
through the street on ten strcet.cars.
First-An iceberg, drawn by Polar bears
iourneying towards the north pole, bear
ing poet md philosopher Of the Dar-
winian school, in search Of birds who
have emigntGd north to escape the
tyranny OF man upon arriving, they are
arrested and tried, with asportsman, the
soul OF lady who has been decorating
herself with feathers, and Il French cook ;
a bird Of Paradise as Judge, and the Jury
composed OF other birds. The next was
the wonders OF the Deep--Neptune's car
drawn by sea lions, surrounded by all
kinds OF fish mermaids, who have al
lured sailor boy to their cavern Davy
Jones' locker. The next was Fairy Land
fairies, elves, &C., Chariots drawn by
butterflies. The next Christmas Eve
Santa Claus car drawn by reindeer,
snow man, Jack Frost, icicles, &c. Christ
mas characters, roast beef, mince pies
plum pudding, and all good cheer Of thu
season harlequin as Christmas panto
minO. II ia said the costumes wor,
magnificent, and the display was wit
messed by thousands, among them mum
bSrs Of strangers from the North.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-02-05

CHANG AND EN0.-'rhe Raleigh NORTH
CrofnidR says "T'he Siamese twins,
Eng and Chang, who are now living in
the western portion Of this state, and one
OF whom is lying dangerously i'll Mt the
present time were born in small village
on tho const Of Siam in the year 1911.
We are in possession Of some PARTICULARS
concerning them which may be Of inter
est TO our reaGers. Their parents got
their living by fishing. And until 1890,
when Eng and Chang were brought to
the United States, they made their liv-
ing by selling shell.hsh. Their mother
bore seventeen children. AT one time
she gave birth to three, and never less
than two. But none Of these children
were deformed. While you may whisr
in the eur Of one without the other hear.
ing while volatile salts applied to the
nostrils OF one has no effect on the other
and while pinching the arm Of one ex.
cites no sensation in the other; still, il
YOU but stick pin in the exact vertical
centre of this connecting hnk, both will
finch from the hurt These twins are
seldom observed to converse with each
other. They play good game OF
draughts, make pretty much the same
moves, and ut the same time, and fire.
queutly play against each other. They
are both mi ed and have grown chill
dren."
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-02-05

., a.,
Land can be measured with satlslGc-
tory accuracy for many purposes, by
pacing. Five PAGES are equal to one l,,
lineal rod. A man having long legs Will
usually measure more than rod at, at FIVE
PAGES, while short legged man VIII oe
obliged to step rnnatnrally long to
measure . rod NJ hVe paces: inc cor,
rect way is to measure 1871 feet on level
ground, then practice gauglng the steps
1nti' one can a. measure one rod at every
hve steps Then one hundred steps or
paces will be equal to twenty rods. II a
plot Of land DO two hundred PAGES long
and nifty PAGES wide, call every hye
PAGES a rod, multiply the rods N iengtli,
by the number oil rods IN width anu
divide the product by ICY, the squaTe,
rods in one acre. thus: lOo paces, S0
rods, and 0O PAGES lO rods, or iO ny ~
2OO square rods, which divided by loV,
q acres. -.
a square acre rs about ZoS teet ~
inches on every side. =,
In order to laJ out one aere OF land
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-02-05
Sleep BY the san.

Friends, when you think am like to die,
Garry me Wheio tho sea Ia roaring;
There on my last bed let me lie,
And lllt TO the long wave lSndwArd pouring
Beating, beating,
And ever repeating
Tho cry II cried, Whenit first was hurled,
With myriad shocks
On the blrisF-rocls
In the very birthday OF tho world.
And-lf could die within tound of the sOa---
The Voice OF all who Ger lOye1 aDl know me,
To mingle with hers, who Is dearest to me,
Ita murmur would bring, to sleep TO WOO me,
Throbbing, throbbing,
And plAintively sobhing
As erst II sighed when the night and morn
Had faded away
or tho frst fair day,
When this beautiful world Of ours was born.
Oh, there, In a church-yard, high on cliff,
IN how deep q slOep, from the vain endeSyor
OF logging and llfe, Ioould rest me-f
The sea It's wild lullaby sang for over,
Beating, beating,
And still repeating
The cry u cried, wheA II first was hurled
r. With myriad shocks
On the bArrier.rOcks
In the very birthday Of the world.
Tom Bbod.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-02-05
NO. 81.
Society and Fashion.

Bias bands and small Aounees is tn,
latest fashionable style Of trimming sill
underskirts.
The breaking of wedding ring is sait
to he sign that its owner will soon be I
widow.
The latest fashion at parties and Ger
mans is TO hing mistletOe bough he'
tween the folding doors,
Bridesmaids dresses this season cost al
much as that of bride, and are made Of
us rich and costly materials,
An artificial rosebud, worn in the but.
ton.hole, is now considered quite the cor
rect thing by oar society young men,
The latest style in rings and bracelets
is in the shape of n serpent, with ruby
eyes, and the back studded with small
precious stones.
Fichus, or tight-ttting capcs, or waists
Of velvet plush or velveteen the color Of
the dress are very much worn with street
costumes this season.
Black silk costumes trimmed with Chin
chilla and the fur of the silver fox, are
very elegant for receptions, and fol the
street, although rather conspicuous.
A bachelor says "all" no would re-
quire in wife would be II good disposi-
ton, beauty, good figure and connec-
tions, conversational talents, elegant and
polished manners nnd-money.
The latest style Of bows for the neck
are Of point or Valenciennes lnce, made
in the shape Of u pyramid, small at the
top and large at the bottom, and is
made to cover the whole front of the
waist.
White lace wells, dotted with black, are
no longer wsrn, rs they make the face
look as il enamelled, and give fast
look to the guietest dressed lady. Plain
tulle, pointed in front and edged with
maltese lace, is the style now most pre-
ferred.
The latest fashionable ornament for
adorning lady's hair OF m evening is n
bandeau OF small gilt bOlls, which tinkle
softly with each motion Of the wearers
head, and are u pretty accompaniment
to the music aud running fire OF small
Talk.
Some New York ladies, wishing 10 put
down the high-priced dress-makers and
miIliners, have formed n society and
agreed to mike their own dresses and
bonnets, md show an amount Of skill
which is not eQualled or excolled by even
the French mOlistes,
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-02-05

THE LAST REAsoS.-Among the nu.
merOus reasons for sclf-murder, we have
of late heard none so original as that
given by youth named O'ConnOr, who
blew portion Of his skull away with u
revolver, ut ST. Louis, few days since.
II appears that he had received wound
at the hands Of some person at Leayen.
worth, Kansas, in August, 1870. The
efIe,t WIS TO injure the maSseter muscle
so severely that he was unable to speak
with his accustomed rapidity and being
what Is called society man, the do.
priMtiou waS felt so keenly that he re-
solved to die rather than drag out weary
existence. II men who are defective in
conscience should act upon = similar
principle, what happy woIld We should
SoSn have 10 live in.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-02-05

This time the sceneis laid in Pennsyl-
vania; the hero of the play is teanster,
"native and to the manner born, "and the
plot has something to do with bCnzine.
Mr.. Teamster Is riding cheerfnlly along the
public highway seated upon q load ofben-
zine. As he travels he has IN idea that u
social cigar would prove good compan.
ion, 20 he lights cheroOt, aud musing on
things certain and uncertain, permits his
team to continue the journey according
to their own pleasure. But all things,
good, bad or orinditlereut, must have an end,
and cigar is no exception. In due time
the cigar is burned down to an unpleasant
proximity to our hero's moustache. Rous.
cd from his mcditations he throws the
stump behind him and is instantly an iu.
voluntary participant in grand transfer
nation scene. Numerous barrels Of the
excitable fluid unite in one grand "burst''
of harmony and light. The astonished
driver concludes to stop on the road while
the frightened horses plunge ahead at the
top of their speed, leaving behind frey
train which bears out the simile of sort
Of terrestrial comet. A collision stops the
horses the frightened peasants imagine
the millennium; the owner loses his ben
zine, the driver finds but single screw
left to remind him that he once owned a
wagon, and-tle curtain falls.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-02-05

KEEP AwAY.-The total number Of
male citizens of the United States over
the ago Of twenty.one is put at s,313,SO5,
and for the State of New York ut 3d..
9?5. The vote Of the United States in
1868 was, however, only 5,7l6,7SS, aud
OF New York only sl9,7 ,7il, showing that
M immense number Of citizens habii
ually stay away from the polls Fo:
New York City the male citizens Owe
twenty-one years are placed at l9O,04
The vote in 1868 WINS l56,05l.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-02-05

EXPERIMENTS WITH WIusKY.-A we'll
known physician suggests the following
test for those who are skepticHl ny to the
effect Of whisky and other similar spirits
upon the stomach. Hold mouthful OF
whisky, he says, in your mouth for five
minutes, and you will find it to burn
severely inspect tho mouth, you will
find that it is inhamcd. Hold in ten or
fifteen minutes, you will find that various
parts Of the mouth become blistcred ;
then tie handkerchief over the eyes,
and taste, for instance, wlter, vinegar,
milk or senna; you will fnd that you
are incapable of distinguishing one from
the other. Such n simple and easy ex-
pertinent as this ought to convince any
one that alcohol is not only u violent
irritant, but also n narcotic for in this
experiment YOU have objective evidence
that il has inilamed and blistered the
mouth, and for the time being panlyzed
the nerves OF taste, and, to certain
extent, those also of common sensation.
Now this is not an experiment or fact
upon which any doubt has ever been or
can he thrown and can any one believe
that the still more important internal
organs of the body can be less iniuriously
affected than the mouth 2 Another we'll
known physician says that even the
moderate use OF such liquors, il long
continued, aud grown habitual, cannot
fail to have ultimately prcjudicial effect
upon the health, while it may be conf
IDENTIFY asserted that there are no circum-
stances of ordinary character by which ii
can be justified as beneficial or necessary.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-02-05

"Citoyens,n said the judge, endeavoring
to look calmly judicial, "it is my opinion
that the prisoner condemns himselt-frst,
confessing that he is an aristOcrat; aud
secondly, insulting the Majesty Of the Peo-
pie by calling us murderers.n
"You certainly are" observed Alfred,
with calm smile,
All this time he was holding Lucie by
the hand. She looked straight up at him,
and never moved,
"Deathm shouted the blacksmith,
There was q fierce howl from the by
ISLANDERS; but many were silent, and sOmc
Of the women were furious.
Lucie fell upon Alfred's neck,
"They will lot me die first, Alfred,n
she whispered, al cannot bear to see them
kill you.h
"Citoyens," said the Judge, "as the
prisoner came to BlOis with the Ooject Of
taking the ex.MistOcrat out Of her prison,
should propose that they die together
His object will thus be gained.n
A buried consultation followed, and
Pierre came slouChing forward with a rope.
"Are we to be hanged, ex-comrade p
asked Alfred, with laugh.
"Why, no." said Pierre. "a crueltrlck
you tried to play US, But forgive you.
Pierre forgiyes. The Majesty ofthe People
demands drowning together"
lie tied them breast to breast, face to
face and when they threw their arms
round each Others necks, Pierre tied them
fast where they lay.
"0hl Alfred, Alfred ~ moaned Lucie,
" And II Is for me you diep
"My darling, 1t Is for you that would
wish to die. Kiss me to the last.n
They bore them on a stretcheT to the
bridge-that grand old bridge, where the
Loire goes rushing and plunging beneath
the arches. It was dark night, and the
river was swollen.
Are you resigned, my darIing2" asked
Alfred.
"Ah, love, ain nearly happy"
"Tn tho name Of the Majesty Of the
Peoplem shouted the judge.
A splash in the dark water, shiyer in
the crowd, and all was over
As for poor Madame de Courval, she
never knew how her daughter had died
For, next day, tired with the delay of
trial, they took out all the prisoners, gull
lotined the women, and shot the men.
Francois alone survived, and BOT to London
to tell the tale,
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-02-05
OntsIde.

Just 3 gloam thro' the darkness;
The M oftvo eyes from book;
A glAneo-but Ssmo glAnoes are heaven I;
To such eyes 'tA given
To mako Paradise in look.
Just fAoe In the iamp.Heht
AhRnd. and soma glltterinE hair;
But hearts have beon broken, It's sad,
And white steel stained red
For faces losa iaultlessly fair.
Just q girl In her beauty,
Her glory Of freshness and youth;
But what has earth better to SIGH for
To live for-to die for
Than innOeencO, beauty, and YOUTH
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-02-05
Che democrat.


How cold the blast tho snow falls fast,
And yet | hope twill stay;
The wind doth blow the falling snow,
In meadows far away"
How beautiful thy frosty morn,
When brilliants gem each feAthory thorn;
How fair thy cloudless noonl
And through the leailCss trees At night,
With more than Summers sottost light,
Shines thy resplendent moon"
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-02-05

IMMIGRATIoS STATIsrICs.-An analysis
Of the aliens landed at New York from
foreign ports in 1871 may be interesting
as exhibiting the heterogeneous nature
OF the immigration for the year. 1t is
based upon the manifest supplied by
the mastels Of arriving vessels
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-02-05
Something About wills.

Here are some rules governing the max
ing out of wills, which may prove impor-
tant If not interesting. A will cannot be
made in language too simple or concise 1t
must be written in ink, on paper or paroh-
ment; aud, If contained on one sheet,
must be signed Mt the end by the testator,
in the presence of two or more witnesses,
and, If written or more than one sheet, the
testator and witnesses had better sign each
sheet. The witnesses must rigidly COM
ply with every particular required by the
attestation clause, at the end of which
clause they must sign their names. A
codici to the will is to be wade with the
same regulations the will itself and may
bo written thus; This is codicil to my
last will and testament, bearing date the
day of-ls-, and which | direct to
bo taken as part thereof. | give, devise,
and beQueath, etc, As witness my hand
tliis-day Of. Deliberations or al
terations are dangerous, and when Of ne
ccssity made, ought to be signed BY the
testator and witness. Marriage after max
ing will, renders the will VOID. 1t is not
indispensable for witness to know the
contents of the will which may be so fold
ed US to preveLt any other portion than the
signature and attestation clauses being
read.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-02-05

In Milwaukee, when q distinguished
guest arrives, he n taken 10 lager beer
vault and entertained. D. g. likes II.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1872-02-11

There is hidden fgurative meaning,
which will be n source Of consolation anu
ENCOURAGEMENT to the almost despalring
soul. Hence, according to the reveren ~
figure will stapd thus There shall be three
years Of persecution to the Church such 2
persecution O Al q has never experienced
before. For the non Catholics and inddeis.
their minds shall be as 1t were IN darkness
as to the final issue; they will believe this
Catholic Church. But such darkness VIII
not surround those, who are enlightened
by the light of the true faith their courage
will re sustained by the consciousness
that God will be with His Church
"even to the contamination OF the worid."
and that 8" the arm of the Lord is not short
ened." The beginning of this violent per,
secution may be traced to the capture of
the Imperial City, by the robber King,
Victor Emmanuel. Taking this view Of the
prophecy, We have every reason to oeileve
that the end of tho persecution Is not TAT
distant, and that an all-loving Father Will
soon dispel the clouds. of infdelity, ma
children, and bring all the stray sheep,
which thus far have wandered in dark
ness, to the only true fold, the Catholic
Church, and place them in charge
only and truly commissioned pastor, Plus
IN, the Vicar of Christ upon earth. 1t ia
70 oe hopeO tnaG SUCH IL the Toal import ~
the prophecy, il prophecy it be, and likely
to be realized. Although we know, for
certain, that an end will come to this re-
bellion of the spirit Of darkness against
Truth; yet it is not given to us to know
precisely the length of time the combat is
to last. We take the prophecy for what
it is worth. God does not act without a
purpose, aud to whatever He does we
should meekly bow, aud exclaim with ouI
Saviour: "Thy will, not mine, be done
| With these last remarks / conclude.
would gladly continue, with some other
items, which might interest your readers,
| but my already too wide trespasses upon
| your valuable space will not warrant it.
Yours very respectfully, L. r. b.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1872-02-11

BEAUTv.-Let us see female possessing
that beauty of n meek aud modest deport-
ment-of an eye that bespcaks intelligence
and purity within-of the lips that speak
no guile. Let lis sec in her q kind of be-
nevolent disposition, heart that can SYM
pathize with distress, and we never ask for
the bea uty that dwelis in ruby lips" or
" flowing tresses," or "snowy hands" or
the forty other eteeteras upon which our
poets have harped for 30 many ages. These
fade when touched by the hand of time !;
but those ever-enduring qualities of the
heart shall outlive his reign, and grow
brighter and fresher as the ages of eternity
roll away.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1872-02-11

Tho MORNING STAR is always for sale by Mr.
Chas. d. Elder, 124 Camp street. who is also
authorized to receive subscriptions for the
piperI
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1872-02-11

At Meeting of tho Board of Directors, held on the
third day of June, 1871 it resolved to declare
Scrip dividend of THIRTY per cent on the net earned
participating premiums for the year ending May 81 1871
for which certificates will be issued and after the LIST
day of August next Also to pay and after the
second Monday in July next the whole of Scrip
for the years 1863 1864 and 1865 SIX per cent in
terest on all outstanding Scrip of the Company:
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1872-02-11

TEUTONIA INSURANCE COMPANY
NEW ORLEANS.
Insure Fire, Marine and River Risks at Lowest
Rates.
TEMPORARY OFFICE, NO. Ill GRAVIER STREET
NEAR'THE CORNER OF CAMP.
Capital. 81 600 900
Subscribed. Observation-Disclosures 100000
A. Elmer BADER. President,
CHI. ENGSTFEED Vice President,
GEORGE STROMEYER, Secretary.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES:
A Elmer Bader, NJ Frank, w B Schmidt,
Ibeo lilienthal, Louis Schneider, Frank Roder,
j NJ Schwartz, Hermann Eioke + Rickert
Miller, Jacob Hassnger, Oh Engstfeld,
5 Nasts, q. Poblmann, Louis Schwartz
g L Mayer, r. Seig, x Weissenbaob
d hfJogTexe, W Davis, Baumgarden
Joseph Keller, Isaac SoheTck, E. r. Del Bondio
jell II ly
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1872-02-11
INSURANCE COMPANIES.
TWENTIETH ANNUAL STATEMENT =
OF THE
Home Mutual Insurance Company of
New Orleans.

Rome Mutual Insurance Company Of
New Orleans.
In conformity with tho requirements of their charter
the company publish the following statement for tho
year ending December 81. 1915
Premiums 5sse.se ia during the year ending
ted risks OF ls7o...--.- ts6O aa5 "a
Prs%iau,s on River Rive Risis ::: ss.77s y y
Premiums on Marine Rsks..--- 4O,lOa lS-$as2sa5 %
Fssu5n n.s 9a Ri:l. NO, ,.rn as' %
hateo IN 1911 ..--.-....-.- . .O56 o. 5ill7 %
Net earned Premiums ................ aaOe, so7 IS
Losses paid during the same period
On On F ki1s H Riss: s9as s 90
On On Marine Marin RISKS: sS.t tss e e
Reinsurapces and rebate in
pense account, less discount Disc mt
and interest and profit and
S'''Si III $3.50 Is
Profit sg,s,s -
Tho Company have tho following
AssETs:
Bii!s receivable, Loans on Pledge 4s,ssU
Bills receivable for Premiums. S.25S &c
Outstanding accounts in course
&c . fSssR ;.tss,
Bonds Of the st. Charles Hotel W
Rsn S:s g sSs9S lodge AN; ': ssss 60 GO
Bonds 4''S Of sSs ascbanics an, 5000 GO
Agricultural Fair Associatn 5000 90
Sais,ts BY Dock Company stock e 5.sSS GO GO
scrips Of New Orleans Insurance ''''0 W
Suspended Stock and Bond Ac. 'S'' 90
count $50 $500 ~
sss2 9s7 "a
The above is true aid correct transcript. from the
ALE. MoULToN, President. e.
A. W. HUNTER. Secretary x
STATE OF 1or1s'.s liz ra AZ s. Q, o oxlz.ss
Sworn to and subscribed before me. this goth day of
January, A. D. 1s12.
ANDREW HERO, Jn.. Notary Public.
The Board Of Trustees at . meeting held this 18Th
day of January 1872, unanimously adopted the follow
ing resolution:
Resolved That six per cent interest on all outstand-
ing certificates OF profits BIO paid the legal holders
the same and after the Eleventh day of February
next
ADF. MoULToN, President
WM A. PERKINS, yice.president.
A. W. HUNTER Secretary.
A. Mouton, VIM. NJ. Perkins,
Il. Hare, Archie Woods
B. NJ. Horrell. VIM. Chambers,
John c. Rogers NJ c. Rondall
John L. Moore, WIN. F. Tut,
jazz Adolph Never
NEW ORLEANS "UF T9Af. INSURANCE COM
Office Cor. Camp and Canal
Premiums received ending the year 1870 s01 81
Losses taxes expenses, ETC., paid during same !
Assets on 3ist December 1870. .... soS IN 81
j. TUYES. President.
j. W. HISCKs Secretary.
DIRKCTORs:
Geo. Crquhart, A Rochereau, r. B. blanchard
W. b Schmidt, G.. W. Babcock. NJ Payro
4. Miltehberger, Aug. Reichard, j. Tuyes.
mh5 iy.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1872-02-11

The above statement ia and correct transcript
from the books of the Company.
J. W. HINCKS, Secretary.
Sworn to and subscribed before this 18th day of
January A. d. 1872.
p. CHS. CUVELLIER, Notary Public.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1872-02-11

STATE OF LOUISIANA,
Parish of Orleans, City Of New Orleans
Sworn to and subscribed before me, third day of
June, 1871.
JOSEPH CUvITLIER, Notary Public