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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1872-09-26

The amazing growth Of ,he new Chi
cago is illustrated by the following con-
icnsed statement from the TriJml. Of tina,
,lty: 1--WE know Of 10 words which will
convey to persons residing outside Of Chi
cago an idea Of what has been done in the
way Of rebuilding the city than to say
hat, beginning on April ID, 1872 and
nding December l, 1872, excluding
Sundays, counting 200 working days, and
each day Of eight hours, there
will be completed one brick, stone, or iron
nuildins, % fact front, and from four to
-ix stories high, for each hour oftbat time
In other words, the buillingsof that size
md character completed, and that will be
completed by December |, will averag"
one for each 60 minutes Of 200 days Of
# eight hours EACH"
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1872-09-26

The Iron Age recently said: One good
effect likely to result from the present
scarcity and high price offuel in England
is the adoption Of more economical meth
DDS of mining, aud the introduction Of
machinery to supersede the hand labor 10
mines. A great deal Of attention has been
given to this important subject Of late,
aud many new and improved machines
have been devised, by which it is hoped to
lessen the waste and cheaper the cos, OF
working coal veins" Might We not take
q few lessons in economy Of mining on
this side Of the ocean?
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1872-09-26

General Grant upholds and sustans
Governor Clayton, in Arkansas, because
the latter is a leading renomnationist in
that State. And yet Clayton and his
friend, have produced most deplorable
condition of affairs 10 Arkansas The ne.
gro militia have been called GU. iu Pope
county and ore proceeding there with a
high hand, rObbiug and pluDderins the
people at their discretion A universal
reign Of terror prevails Stores are bro
ken into and robbed, men are murdered
aud women ravished by this sable militia,
aud theere is no remedy. So long as
Clayton supports Ger cral Grant, be may
do as be pleuses in Arkansas.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1872-09-26

KlLLEp.-Mr. Peter Welsh. q stone.
cutter. who resides in Grafton, got on thu
cars at this place, on Monday evening last,
aud started for his home; but from some
cause, not known, fell off. at Everett's
tunnel, several miles west Of this place,
and the cars passed over his legs, crush.
ng them so badly. that be died some tune
turing the night, lie was brought to
Piedmont aud every attention paid the
unfortunate man, but to no avsil.-Re-
card.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1872-09-26

One ofGrsut's latest frauds was 10 pay
of ton millions Of dollars Of the public
dept during the month Of August. That
drew tears from the eyes Of the Greeley
ites.--Eachange.
And dollars from the pocket Of every
taxpayer three for the Revenue ofii,;als
to every one that went towards paying off
that little ten millions. Graus is paying
OF the debt--of course but the people have
10 sweat for il VIM. NJ Tweed and 9th
or members Of the New York swindliug
Ring 60 for Grant
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1872-09-26

The United States Attorney General Is
preparing an opinion on the question,
"Hns a miner right to enter or stake
oG and work claim where diamonds are
supposed TO be on the same conditions aud
terms on which mining claims are cu'eied
where gold eSis's?" 1t is not likely, how
ever, from present indications. that the
opinion will be ofany practical use,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1872-09-26

There was recently sold at auction 10
Wheeling l5O, 900 to 100000 acres Of
land belonging to tue Guyaudotto Land
ompaDy, aud lying in Cabcll, Lincoln,
Logan aud Wayne counties, for $50, 900
cash. subject to arrears Of taxes aud all
other liens The purchasers we're VIM,
II. Aspluwall aud A. A. Lowe, Of New
York City.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1872-09-26

Why did the Louisville Convention go
buck" Oh Grant? He was q Democra! Of
tho "old school, the Brick Pomeroy and
Blauton Duncan sort; and we are sure he
deserved the nomination. Didn't be fur.
uisb the money to run the Convenient
the Transportation" &c. 1t appears to
US that it was the worst kind Of ingra!i'
.tuie. "I.et US have Peace"
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1872-09-26
DRUG STORE
For Sale!

r OFFER FOR SALE A DRUG STORE,
situated in the town Of Mason City, Mason
County, West Virginia, together with all the
stock on hand consisting Of Drugs Medicines,
Fancy Articles, Patent Medicines. DC The
above place is good stand tor Drug Store,
and some live man with little capital, can Sc,
cnre to himself good Investment. 1.-THE said
Drug Store is not sold before the
9th Day Of November, 1872,
It will be sold al Public Auction to the high.
est bi der
Terms Of Sale:--0ne.third Of the purchase
money. cash in hand, and the balance on a
credit Of SIX and twelve months. The above
terms will be given 10 any one purchasing at
private sale, The above Drug Store is sold
under an order Of the Circuit Court Of Mason
County. Z A. YOUNG,
Special Receiver, Mason County Circuit Court,
sept. l2-4w
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1872-09-26

Vice.President Coliax, in 1868, wrote
as follows:
There are sixteen mighty reasons why
Grant should never be President"
Since then, these reasons have been 10.
creaslug III weight and number nearly ev-
cry day.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1872-09-26
Death-Bed Of "StOneWaIr" Jackson.

A MAGNIFICENT l4xl3 inch Engraving,
n representing the death. scene Of General
Jackson. The officers are grouped sorrowtully
around his death bed In the distance is to be
seen the encamping army, the weary sentinel
on his beat. and many other Thugs which maze
this picture gem Of AIT; one which should
hang in the parlor of every Southern home
Sent BY mail. mounted on a roller and post
paid, on receipt Of % cents or 3 for 50 cents.
Address J. G. 4 W.M. BURROW, Bristol,
Tennessee TAgents wanted everywhere TO
sell gu. popular Pictures aDd take subscriptions
for our Magazine From S. 10 $40 per day
can be made, Send tor Circulars.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1872-09-26

Captain Thomas Stoddard. q conductor
on a construction train. on the B. l. D.
Railroad, was so severely injured, Tues.
day, at Cumberland, by being caught be.
tween the bumpers on the the cars, while
coupling them, that but little hope is en-.
Of bis recovery. Record.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1872-09-26

Ex.Goxeruor Pierepoiut says he has
been Republican Fiuce 1860, and will
not exchange bis Republicansm for Grant.
ism. Heds sure that IVES. Virginia will
roll up large majority for Greeley and
Brown.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1872-09-26

It looks now as il Greeley would get a
msjority Of the Republican vote Of this
county. Many oftho most prominent Re-
public,us have declared for Greeley.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1872-09-26
FURNITURE
AT
Public Auction I!

WILL be sold at public auction, to the
w highest bidder on
Thursday, October 18th, 1879.
at the KLINE HOUSE,"i in Point Pleasant,
West Virginia. all Of The furniture, &C., Of said
Hotel. consisting Of
Bedsteads, Wristbands,
Stands, Tables, Chairs,
Dining Room and Kitchen Furniture. utensils,
&c. Also Bedding. Carpets, DC.
Tho shove will be sold without reserve, as
the undersigned intends retiring from The no.
Tel business, and has no further use for the
same lI'Sale will commence at II o'clock
A A., when the terms will be made known
sept 26-4w. A. deem.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1872-09-26
Racesl Races!

THEEE will be o meeting Of the Mason
| County Jockey Club at aachIr's Store,
Saturday. September 2sh, at 9 o'clock P. N i,
for the purpose Of elcctlng officers, fixing on
time for the Fall Races. and for transacting
such other business as may be before the Club
TIC, H0GG. Vice Pres.
D. S, VAN MArnr, Ssc'y pro TEN.
sept 26-lw.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1872-09-26

Don't forget to attend the meetings, ap-
pointed for Hon, Frank Hereford, 10 this
county.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1872-09-26
PROCLA Nj ALTON
BY THE GOVERNOR

r JOHN J. JACOB. Governor Of the State
/ /. Of West Virginia, do issue this, my Proc
Taxation, and give notice, that on Tuesday
next after the first Monday in November, 1877,
an election will be held at the various places
ofvoting throughout the Stale. for the purpose
Of choosing five Electors Of President and
Vice.Presiden Of the United States for the
State Of West Virginia
In testimony whereof. have herennto set
my hand and caused the Seal Of the Stleto be
- AFFIXED a, Chlrleston, this 5ih day
SEAL lof September, in the year me thous-
S0Nsnd eight hundred and seventy two,
and Of the Stale, The ninth.
JOHN J. JACOB.
By the Governor,
Jons N. PHELPS, Secretary Of State.
sep l9-w3.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1872-03-01
PORTLAND, OREGON. FRIDAY, MARCH l. 1s4.e.
srIVbat is your name. little one p,

"What is your name, little one ?'
The question was so abrupt that it
startled her.
"What is that to you, sirs'
"Nothing, if you don't want to tell
me-"
The child seemed fascinated. Draw
ing near to him, she laid her trembling
hand upon his arm and said, ''Tell me
your name and I'll tell you mine.
That's fair, isn't it?"
Certainly; Hezekiah Jones'"
"NIy name is Ellen Dowd." Then
quickly, mo, 'tisn't."
"Ellen Do,0d did you say ?n.
mo, didn't mean it,"
4 summons from her grandmother
interrupted further conversation, and
she reluctantly repaired to the parlor,
where the fine old harp, which had been
her mothers, was skillfully played by
the hump-backed musician, aecompan-
led by the sweet voice of the govern
ess, making such melody as for more
than twenty years had not been heard
in the grand old house.
Ellen could find no excuse to repair to
the kitchen again that evening, and
when she awoke the next morning the
strange driver had departed, and BOun-
Ger lay outside in his kennel in the
wood-shed, stiff and bloated and dead
He had been poisoned.
CrO be continued.)
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CHAPTER TX.


To correctly delineate the many Incl
dents of the weary journey Of our friends
toward the distant rising sun would oe-
cupy a space beyond the limits of this
narrative. Other and more thrilling
phases in the life of Ellen Dowd are
waiting TO be narrated, and for this rea-
son we must hasten forward.
The autumn with its golden fruitage
had blazed upon the earth ere the haven
of the D'Arcys home was reached.
Chestnut trees dropped their bounteous
fruitage in the gray, old woods, and
squirrels chartered to each other from
the laden branches. Apples fell contin-
ually from their leafy lairs, and luscious
pears fell helpless from the parent stem.
The long, wide walks around the quaint
darcy mansion were beautifully bor-
dered with box and myrtle. Chickens
eacl1led in the barnyard; birds sang in
the groves; lambkins capered on the
hillside; cows grazed in the meadows
horses gallOped over the pastures; the
hired man and his wife, the prim old
housekeeper, who had made the Darcy
house their home for thirty years, all
seemed to these long stinted and impov-
erished children as so many living won
ders.
The two older sisters were soon placed
in boarding school, where they remained
for several years; and as soon after leav-
ing school they married and settled in
the city of New York, will not pursue
them further.
Old Mr.. Darcy decided that Ellen,
who seemed the exact copy of her moth
er, must not be sent away to school.
'Tll teach her myself; I'll employ a
gOveness; I'll go to any expense or
submit to any sort of inconvenience
rather than part with her" he said.
''But, father" softly expostulated the
grandmother, 'we can't keep her always.
Somebody will want to marry her some
day. 1t isn't best TO place our affections
too deeply upon her. Remember how
We suffered once"
"But, thank Heaven, there can never
be another Peter Dowdw
There's a Ziek Hamilton though
dear. We must not pride ourselves toe
much upon the safety of our lamb"
''Surely the devil never owed m'
grudges enough to pay me off in any
more such matches. Wife, swear b!
the Eternal that 1 will shoot any self
ish lOw-lived wretch who dares to rOl
me of my child"
"Well, father, this is borrowing troub
lie. Ellen may not live to be q woman
she may never fancy a man who is he
inferior if she ever becomes marriagea
Ole. She may never get an offer. Let
not worry about her, at any rate, for
few years yet"
The old gentleman was firm, i'm his de
termination to keep Ellen at home. an
the child, only too glad of the wild free
dom of the groves and streamIets GOO
ceased to grieye over the sanarot;o
from her sisters and her wastar,, l,o,,,.
and grew as happy as the dav. Ronnc,
was her daily companion. Tho eool
and herds belonging to the farm ,ro,,o
first afraid of the rheumatic doc =,
they gradually became aecustomed
his presence. Accompanied by tba G
gacious dog, the child would wand
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1872-03-01
written for the New Northwest
My Boys.
BY MINNIE NJ. MILLER.


Dedicated to my Mother.
one glance at the forest and hills,
One sound OF the rivers and rills,
And my wild heart thrObs and thrills
With memory's sweetest joys.
o hills that furrow the sky!
Drivers that gurgle by!
Heed my fond hearts cry
o tell me Of my boys!
Fair trees. shake hands together,
Nod long plumes like a feather,
And swear 10 be the tether
That binds them unto me.
Let winds assist thy speech,
And all thy fair laughs reach,
Linked 10 the low white beach,
And 20 the sun-edged sea.
Tell them IN lisping tears,
Well suited 10 their years,
Ofall my hopes and fears,
Ofall my cares and losses;
Tell them weary am,
And that long for calm,
Long for the soothing balm,
Dropping with their glad voices.
Tell them my hopes are crushed,
And all my proud notes hushed;
The key never touched
That walked the long-for strain;
listened long and we'll
The sweet notes never fell,
Ny throbbing pulse to quell;
Ny fingers reached in vain.
Swifter than any thought,
Fleeter than message brought
By magic courier fraught
With lightnings from on high,
Play over my babies cheeks,
Where the lOud-vOiced ocean Shrieks,
With a kiss and breath that speaks
Like a mothers lonely sigh.
T6ll them that when the sky
sends white clouds drifting by.
And the summer winds are high,
And low the summer tides,
When they hear the sea-lions' roar
Come 10 the answering shore,
Bid them lay the long, white oar
Where the heavy anchor hides.
Bid them loose the boat full soon
When they see the curved moon
Dipping in the white lagoon,
Where the blue, old lilies float;
When the sea-birds leave the river,
And the spotted fishes quiver,
And the homeless breakers shiver.
Darlings, bring the little boat.
Oregon.
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Correspondents writing over assumed sigma
lures must make known their names 10 the
Editor, or no attention will be given to their
communications.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1872-03-01
ELLEN DowD, THE FARMERS WIFE.

Entered, according 10 the Act of Congress, in
the year iS72, by Mrs. A. ]. Duniway, in the Of
fee Of the Librarian OF Congress at Washington
CitV1
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gbe a!se~ A!ssortbwest. q

A Journal for the People.
Devoted 10 the Interests of Humanity.
Independent in Politics and Religion.
Alive to all Live Issues, and Thoroughly
Radical in Opposing and Exposing the Wrongs
OF the Masses.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1872-03-01

How the worst man can make home
happy-keeping away from it,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-03-23

The young widow who was buried in grief
is now alive and doing well. II is only
another instance Of premature intcrmeni.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-03-23
A Recommendation.

A gentleman advertised for boy TO assist
him in his Office and nearly fifty applicants
presented themselves to him. Out Of the whole
number he in a short time selected one and
dismissed the rest.
al should like to know" said n friend, ION
what ground you selected that boy who had
not single recommendation
"You are mistaken" said the gentleman
"he had great many. lie wiped his feet
when he came in. and closed the door after
him showing that he was careful lie gave
mp his seat instantly 10 that lame old man,
showing that he was kind and thoughtful he
took off his cap when he came in, and answer
ed my questions promptly and respectfully.
showing he was polite; he picked up the book
which had purposely laid on the floor and
replaced it on the table, While all the rest step
ped over it, or showed It aside and he waited
quietly for his turn insteal Of pushing and
crowding showing that he was orderly. When
talked with him, noticed that his clothes
were carefully brushed, his hair in nice order
and his teeth brushed aud when be wrote his
name, noticed that his finger nails were clean
instead Of being tipped with jet like that hand
some little fellows in the blue jacket. Don't
you call those things letters Of recommenda-
ton? do, and would give more for what
can tell about boy by using my eyes ten
minutes, than all the fne letters be can bring
ma -
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-03-23
POETICAL.
THE BROWN JUG.
ny Dr.. THOMAS DUNN ENGLISH.

find brown jug with hole in the bottom,
Dropt here on the ground-what story it tells
The spirits It held though the soft earth has got
'em,
Their nature reveals to the party that smells
Cider brandy, and doubtless distilled since Octo-
The scent of the apple still fingers around;
From earth it first came in shape rather sober,
And then, changed in form, it went back to the
ground.
Brown Jug. YOU'RE an old one; know by this to-
The string round your neck is unsightiy and
frayed;
And fund one more fact that is just as outspok-
A stopnle Of corn-cob some owner has made.
Wen. perhaps you have aided in giving him COM
While reeling along on the highway to woe;
Though bliss must be rare when to brandy or rum
A desperate creature will recklesslygO.
HEX tied to the string is a halfblotted label,
"Bob Salter ~ might have known by the cob !;
Cork fitted too firmly and closely and stable;
To pull loose cob out was easier Tor BOD
How often Bob glued his dry lips to your mu1rie
The shrewdest of reckoners never could tell;
How many such jugs he has emptied tWouio pufHe
A mathematician to calculate well.
The hole in the top is the ventwhence there came
The demon who dwells in house desolated,
And brings in his company ruin and shame.
Through the neck where the corn-cob Is resting In
quiet
Poor Bobs former acres have melted away;
Through that came the fend that with laughter
and riot
Senth manhood and nice sense of honor astray'
You'll never hold liquor again, broken vessel!
In the matter of mischief your work has been
done;
To the wretch's racked bosom you'll nevermore
nestle
Why, bless me! that's Bob, lying prone In the
sun
Poor fellow face downward, In summer heat
scething-
Let me turn him, and shade him, and pillow his
head:
What's this? cold and paid no pulse-beatl no
breathing
Poor drunkard Heaven pardon his sins he is
dead.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-03-23
How he Rules His wife.

Our friend Traddles, in Virginia, has got his
wife in proper subjection. and means 10 keep
her so. "0h" says he, in telling about II,
" there amt many who knows how 10 rule
wifepropcrly. Now, my old woman'sone Of the
best natured women in the world, but she's
got devil Of temper. When see she's got
her mad up if it's dozen times day, just
quietly say nothing, but kinder humor her, and
she comes round all right after while Even
when she throws things at ne, or gives wild
slash Tor me with tie broom or rollin' pin,
Just dodge, and she never hits NC the third time
before get my eye on her and let Der know
disapprove Of such action on her part. Per-
baps have TO leave the house to show her this
but she secs the point. Then, by being care
ful not to irriiate her and let her have her own
way, ] manage 10 make her do as please
And you bet make her understand aud appre-
cate my discipline Oh keep her under
perfect control. 4 man has TO- you know
Got to lie boss In your own house or first thing
you know your wife will ride you down ike
you wasn't nobody. Ny wile's perfect an
gel in her natural disposition, but any other
man but me would spoil her Golden HiU
Netcs.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-03-23

Lizze's head was pillowei upon his bosom.
and one Of her spft warm arms twined about
his neck.
Lizzie Lizzie .-will you be minc-mino
own for liie?'
Harry.-you do not trille7 This comes
from your heart 2
"From the very inuermost depth OF my
heart. darling. The love has been there all
the time. II is no new passion"
"Ah.-if | could believe that no sudden
psng Of envy :,
"Hush, Lizzie 1speak from heart all all
vour own, row and forever. So answer me;
will you be mine y
And she answered him-Yes.
"And you will not give your hand to my
uncle?"
Ale never asked it for himself. Harry"
"How What Mot for himself?"
"No. He asked me for my hand but il
was for you he wanted it,"
"But," gasped the lover, "What did he
mean by telling me that he was going to make
YOU mistress Of his house ;"
ale told me-" answered Lizzie, that if |
ever became your wife should have this old
mansion. with its park aud meadows, for my
dover. Perhaps he spoke in view OF that
:,
event"
"HaIlo What's all this How now, you
Young hie-aways ?--Mastcr Harry Bunkum,
what does this mean?"
II was Uncle Tim who spoke and he had
broken in upon them from behind thicket oil
vines
Harry caught the situation at glance.
Uncle Tim" said he. / surrender"
"All right" responded the old man. in high
elee. "Come with me to the house, and we
will draw up the articles Of cspitulation. |
sha MT be hard m you, my boy"
Dear Harry" whispered Lizzie, as she
cluug to his arm on their way to the house,
you will forgive me for the help | have rem
dered your uncle in this.
"If you did it in love for me-yes.'
"Idd it for love, Harry, that has boon all
your own for q long, long time"
"Then forgive, and bless you, too"
"But you'll never forgive me, | suppose ?"
said uncle Tim" who had overheard the last
remark.
Never mind about my forgiveness" re-
turned Harry in jubilant heartful strain
L" Let the future tell how can love and bless
you y
And the love and the blessing came in full
fruition: and of all the blessings Of the after
time which arose from the depth Of Harrys
heart none were more fervant than were those
bestowed upon the happy ruse by which he
had been led to properly estimate his love for
Lizzie
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-03-23

An old gentleman, with several suspiciously
red spots on bis face entereI a West End street
car few days since and quietly took the only
scat which was vacant. An inquiritive chap
askel him II he had had tie smallpox, and he
said yes" There was general scramble
among tie passengers, all of whom wanted to
get out right there, and in about minute the
old gentleman bad the car To- himself. The
conductor cautioH-Iy peeping in, demanded
how long it was since the afflicted individual
had recovered. Wellsir, rcllcltle victim Of
the disease, /" cannot say exactly. but as near
as ] can reccollcet, it was about thirty-fye
years ago