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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-11-02

sS~ 4 correspondent of the New
York World reyives the sad story of the
execution OF john Yates BeaIl, 10y the
Federal military authorities, in the elo-
sing days of the late war. lie was
native Of this county and was thirty-one
years old at the Time of his death. a
graduate of the University of Virginia,
a scholar of broad and varied cultNre,
enlarged by travel and reflection, he was
man universally beloved By bis ac-
a,Uintarces, a Christian and gentle
IMAM. The Worlds correspondent shows
very clearly that Beall was innocent of
the charge on which he was convicted,
that Of being spy, and that he was a
prisoner of war, and should have been
treated as one.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-11-02

sa S. Y. RAlLRoAp,-lt gives us
pleasure to state that this important
work is still progressing admirably I'M
der the auspices of the Shenandoah
Valley Company and the Pennsylvania
Central Impment Company. The Chief
Engineer of the Pa, Cent. Imp. Compa
nv, at Charlestown, Mr.. James w.
Morris, advertiscs that proposals will
be received until November 10th, 1872,
for the graduation and masonry Of the
heavy sections OF the second division,
from near Milford to Luray, Va, a dis
lance of about fifteen miles. The con
tract for grading the road between this
place and HagerStown will probably be
let in few weeks. Thus the good
work goes bravely on.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-11-02

BE-" NorcE TO Doc OwNERs.-G.
II. Turner, Clerk Of the Board of Su-
pervisor's of this County, advertises the
following notice by hand bills, under
date of the 23rd of October, to which
persons interested should give atten-
ton =
Persuant to the 45th section Of the
39th Chapter OF the Code of West Vir-
ginia the Board of Supervisors of jeff
erson county, on the 18th day OF March,
1872, levied p Tax of Fifty Cents on
each and every Dog in the county. All
persons interested are hereby notified to
obtain license from the Sheriff for keep
ing the number of Dogs assessed against
them, within thirty days from the publ
cation of this notice.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-11-02

H- County, JAu.-Considerable eY-
citement occurred on Tuesday evening,
after dark, by the announcement that
Henry keyes, crazy colored inmate OF
the County Jail, from Harper's Ferry,
had broken out of the cell in which he
was confined. 1t seems that he bursted
open the inner door to his cell which
was wooden, and then procured an iron
with which he made anopening through
the stone wall, and crept through the
same into the passage. He then lifted
one of the iron doors off the hinges,
which he used as SCATTERING ram
against the front iron door leading into
the yard, which he considerably dam
aged, but before he made his escape
the Jailer, Mr.. Kimhall, and others Sc
cured him and placed him back in his
cell chained. lie also built a fire in the
passage which, however, did not doany
damage. He exercised great muscular
power, and handled heavy pieces of
timber, and the iron door he used, IS if
they were light pieces of wood.
There are four colored persons, three
males and one female, confined in the
iail. all of whom are lunatics or idiots,
who should have been sent to the State
Asylum instead of being confined i'll our
County Jail
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-11-02
DeatI)s.

In this place, on "Wednesday evening
last, of Consumption, Mr. MICHAEL
SHELLEY, aged about - years.
Near Kabletown, on the 25th inst,
JAMES HOWARD, infant son Of Anna
p. and the late James Myers, aged Is
months and IS days.
In Baltimore, on Monday, October
2lst, at the residence OF her grandson,
J. J. Bateman, Mrs. MARY a. DA-
Wis, of Harpers Ferry, w. Va, aged
50 years
In Baltimore, on Sunday, October
9th, at one o'clock A. NJ, of typhoid
fever, MARY ELIZABETH HOOP
Err. in the 30th year of her age,
At Harper's Ferry, on the morning
of the 22d inst, Mrs. MARGARET
RUSSELL, wife of Henry Rnssell, for
merly of Baltimore,
In Butler county, Iowa, at the resi-
dence of her son-in-law. Peter PoIsal,
on the 18th inst, Mrs. HANNAH
GALLAHER, in her 10Th year, reIict
of the late James Gallaher OF this coun-
tv, and mother of Mr.. John W. Gala
her of Charlestown.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-11-02

gsS- TIE ELECTION NoTE IN THIS
CouxrY.-Upon the vote upolthe Con-
stitution on the ,2nd of last August,
Jefferson county polled 257S votes
1854 of which were "For Ratification"
and 1914 against it. Owing partly to
the wretched weather which kept some
of our voters at home in the country,
on last Thursday,,he 9Th inst, the whole
vote of the county was only l46O;-a
little more than one-half of what it
would have been, had the weather been
clear.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-11-02

I The spirit OF Jefferson, speak
.ng of the forensic sparring" at Shep-
herdstown. between MesSrs Boteler and
Lucas, says: What pity Mr.. Lucas
could not have been at the heels of Mr..
b. at other places" We are very sorry:
rn .Nr. BIS account, that such was not
the case. But, unfortunately, Tray,
Blanche and Sweetheart, little dogs and
all preferred to bark" at him from q
safe distance.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-11-02

SO" FREE SCnooLs.-We hope the
next Legislature will SO amend the
School laws, as to make each county IN
the State, support its ownppbllc Schools
There is no more reason that the people
of Jefferson county should be taxed tor
the support of public schools in other
portions of the State, than that we should
be taxed for any other public expense
in other counties. Under the present
school laws, the people Of this county
are taxed to the amount Of about ten
thousand dollars, whilst our pro rata
distribution is only about six thousand
of this amount. There is no justice in
this thing and we hope that the Legls-
lature will promptly remedy the griev-
ance. Every county should support lis
own free schools.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-11-02

EI ArTACKEp.-Wc learn thai Mr..
rTump' Jones, of this town, was pur-
sued by three persons on horses, whist
returning home, near Mr.. Wesley
Myers residence, one night last week, on
the Charlestown road. The persons, it
is supposed. intended robbery, but Mr..
Jones put spurs to his horse and dis
tanced them. He also discharged his
pistol back at the pursuers, but does
not know whether any of the shots took
effect. The parties are unknown. The
night was dark aud Mr. }. could not
recognise them.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-11-02

TO- IMPORTANT NoTIcE.--Some time
last winter bill was introduced by
Senator Davis in the Congress of the
United States providing for reimburs-
ing to West Virginia the value of the
churches, bridges, court-houses, jails, and
institutions of learning in this State
destroyed by the Federal army during
the war. Other States have been REIN
bursed from the national treasury for
damages ofthis kind, and certainly there
is no good reason why West Virginia s
claim should not be also paid. In order
to collect the necessary evidence upon
the subject, All act was passed by the
Legislature on the 2Sth of last Februa-
ry directing the Recorder in each coun-
ty where such damages have been sus-
lained to make up list Of the property
destroyed and its value and return the
same 10 Ine I)OaTU Vi Il uUHO w oiSo, ~
whom statement is to be made ont
and transmitted to our Senators in Con
gress.
In conformity to the above, James D.
Fayman. Recorder of this County, Psb-
fishes the following notice =
Be it enacted by the Legislature OF
West Virginia, "The Recorder OF each
County in the State shall within eight
months succeeding the passage of this
act, at his Office, make mp and state IN
detail, an account of the number OF
Churches, Bridges, Court. Houses, Jails'
and Institutions of Learning, and the
value thereof, destroyed within his coun-
ty by the Federal army during the late
civil war.
|, James d. Fayman, Recorder for
the County of Jefferson, DO hereby give
notice, that on and after Monday, No
vanber 18th, 1872, | shall proceed to
execute the foregoing Act.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-11-02

R9~ FACTS For FARMgRs series
of experiments, instituted to test the av-
erage loss in weight by drying, shows
that corn loses one fifth and wheat one
fourteenth by the process, From this
statement it is made evident that farm
ers will make more by selling anshelled
corn in the fall at seycnty-fiye cents
than the following summer at one dollar
bushel, and that wheat at 1892 in
December is equal to $3.50 for the same
in June following. This estimate is
made on the basis of interest at Z per
cent, and takes no account of loss from
yermiu. These facts are worthy of con
sidtration.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-11-02

s@~ A FAITurUL SERVANT Conn.,
On Saturday last, an old horse named
"John," belonging to Mr., William
Weisc, in coming out of the stable door,
fell and broke one Of his fore legs, which
OF course entirely disabled him, and had
to be killed. lie was upwards Of 80
years old, and had been faithful and
trustworthy animal. For many years
did he ''tread the Pottery Mill, and
now ripe in years he has gone To his rest.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-11-02
West Virginia Election.
For CONGRESS.

There seems to be very little interest
taken in the Congressional election,
which took place on Thursday of last
week, in this State, at least so far as
procuring the returns. Over week
has elapsed since the election, and the
following are all the returns that could
be obtained up to going to press, from
our exchanges, from the End District.
The following are the full returns of
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-11-02

hagr AccpENr.-Mr. Joseph Colbert,
one OF the employees at the Paper Mill,
OF Friday night hast, whilst IN the act
of adjusting belt upon wheel, his
coat sleeve was caught in the wheel,
which drew his arm in, and sustained a
severe flesh wound upon the back part
of his arm. DR.. Manning gave the
necessary treatment to the wound.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-11-02

80 The Sacrament of the "lloly
Supper" will be administered in the
Reformed Church, tomorrow Sunday
morning, at II o'clock Preparatory
and confirmation services this Saturday
afternoon, at - o'clock.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-11-02
E@- RrruRNEp.-Dr. John +. Harrl

Ea- RrrpRNEp.-Dr. John +. Hsrri-
son, brother to our worthy citizens
hsessrs b. f. and S b. Harrison, after
All absence from Berkeley County, of
seventeen years, in Arkansas, has re-
tarncd and is sojourning in our town,
The DR.. was elected to the Arkansas
Legislature in the year 1866, and filed
the position with distinction, and Was
in the Confederate service during the
war. We hope he will not rernrn to
the South, but will ''settle down
amongst us.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-11-02
The warning has been Needed.

Since the exposure Of the attempts made Oy
certain INSCRIPTIONS local dealers, to palm OIL
their coarse a.,rlngeuls, made from chesP and
impure materials, IN the plsce OF the great ha'
,jonal tonic Hostetter's Stomach Biiters,puolc
opinion has set strong ly against these empires
aud their preparations. Their occupation 10
gone or soon will be- When the light is let
into deeep tion il soon willis down. Persons
who tribe with their own health. BY using un-
known preparations, with no guarantee TO .us-
tain them, when all established specific, proven
by twenty yoars experience 10 be exactly what
il is claimed 10 be-, j. within their reach, are
sure TO repent their ,emeri;y. Many have done
so in this instance, but i. is hoped that the truth
plainly spoke thus arrested the evil. In the
meantime the demand for the leading protect
i've and restorative medicine of America was
SO great as it has been this SEASON. From The
fever and ague districts OF the west, south west
and south, II Is literally overwhelming, aud 1t
may be said of the advlces from all parts OF The
country of the cures il is eifectng IN dyspepsia,
bilious complaints, and chronic constipation,
that 'thelr name is legion" Everywhere The
sick ond feeble seem 10 have realized the I'M
portance Of "hoding fast that which IS good,
and oCayoidmg what is spurious and dangerous
The numerous "BilteIs under various
names, which msrcenasy dealers endeayor 10
substitute for Hostelter's Stomach Biters,
should be avoided, for their own sakes, by The
sick and the public al large. iiosietters Bat
tiers are procurable in bottles only, and never
sold in bulk.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-11-02

So A Fair and Festival, for the ben
eft of the Lutheran Church of this town,
will be held during the approaching
holidays, commencing on Christmas
Eve-Tuesday. The COUNCIL haye APP
pointed Committees of Arrangements to
superintend the Fair, which will be con-
Quoted upon 4 large and extensive scale.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-11-02
A GREAT OFFER | Is. .,S' Broad WV w11S,;,

will dispose Of NEW PIANOS, MEL0DE-
ONS aud ORGANS, Of six irst-class makers,
including Waters, at very low prices for cash,
and balance in small monthly insialmen,s,
New 7-octave fr.t-class PIANOS, modern
improvements, for S275 cash. Now resdy
CONCERTO PARLUR ORGAN, the most
beautiful style and perfect tone ever mace.
illustrated Catalogues mailed. Sheet Music
and Music Merchandise.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-11-02

r1- The Rey. +, II. Cumpston, of
Montgomery County, Md, will preach
in the Presbyterian Church. Tomorrow
(Sabbath) morning at ii o'clock.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-11-02
MARION COUNTY.
ra~ Notwithstanding the denial

r@" Notwithstanding the denial of
the Spirit of Jefferson, we deem 1t
due to truth and fair dealing to re-affirm
the fact, that, just before the late cleo
ton, a report was secretly circulated
that Mr.. Boteler had wiihfrntcn, which
insidious falsehood, coupled with the
equally untrue assertion, that Farms
worth and the other republican candi-
dates. had withdrawn in favor of Wis
ner. caused Mr.. Boteler to lose many
hundred votes, which otherwise would
have been polled for him.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-11-02

sas" The Young Mems Christian As
sociation of this town, will meet in the
VI. 4. Church, South, this Saturday
evening, at 7 o'clock. All members are
requested to be present.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-11-02
ps5- TEMpsRANcs-A New DEPART

,'RE.--A meeting will be held on Mon
day nightneXt,at the Methodist Church
South, with special reference to the pro
posed revision Of the liquor laws. The
meeting will be addressed by those who
have been discussing the subject in diff
erent places in thecounty for some weeks
past, and perhaps by others.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-11-02
BW- The Spirit of Jt6cr,On says that

BW- The Spirf Of J:Der'0h says that
we exhibited "a considerable amount Of
lttleness." Well, be that as it may, in
the estimation of the spirit" We are
sonteut to till the limited space allotted
to us in the scale of Gods creation, and
certainly have no ambition to initiate
those who are so enormously pulled up
in their own conceit as TO feel author
lied to taunt us with "littleness.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-11-02

EsS~ $4,000 IN CASH FOR sl.-We
call the attention of our readers TO the
advertisement in another column of the
Nebraska State Orphan Asylum Here
is chance to win fortune in a Public
Legal Drawing, and at the same time
help noble and worthy institution.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-11-02
tay- TIE STATE C,rlTAL.-The good

HG- THE STATE C,rlTAL.-Ihe good
people of Grafton are are determined TO
make another effort on 1.-THE capital
question" this winter, and have called
meeting of the citizens of Taylor coun-
ty, to be held next Saturday evening,
ito deliberate upon and adopt some
plan by which this question OF removal
may be brought before the several coun-
ties of the State, and their citizens uni
ted in demand upon the Legislature
for the removal OF the Capital from
Charleston to some more accessible ana
central location" The call Is signed
by fitty-two citizens of Taylor county,
who evidently "mean business aud are
determined 10 be heard. We think
Charleston has the dead wood on all
other competitors. Buildings, &c, at
an enormous expense to the State, have
been erected there, and the Capita Will
remain there for some time at least.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-11-02

That leaves us but SIX votes to Win
from the doubtful States;it leaves Grant
si1ty-tour. On that showing, who can
doubt on which side the chances Ito !
Illinois would elect Mr.. Greeley, or
North Carolina, or California, or Mime
sofa. Each is promising either one of
the four would settle the fight. Cour-
age, friends the enemy have done their
worst; we have wrested Indiana from
their grasp, and the way to final victory
is clear
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-11-02
STRAUSS TIV0RIlI VALflls.

WE have just issued Strauss Wal,.es IN
w Two Volumes, price ~ each in bords.
s5 each in cloth Two volumes contsin over
For,y Beautiful VALVES. worth 1t least s3S
IN sheet form. In ordering from other eealers
be particular to ak for PErER's EpIIios or
SrsAuss' wALTzEs, as it is the only correct
and complete edition Address j. l.. PETERS,
Music Publisher. 500 Broadway, n. Y.
November 9, IS72-3m.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-11-02
Boz CONGRESSIONAL ElkcrIos.-Th

Bog CONGRESSIONAL ELECTIoS.-The
three Congressman, elected in this State,
on Thursday Of last week, are Straight
out Democrats. In the first district,
Col Ben. Wilson of Clarksburg, was
elected without opposition, excepting
few scattering votes, and received
nearly all the votes cast. In this, the
second district, Mr. Martin, OF Taylor
County, the regular democratic nomi-
nee, is elected over an opposition of
some seven or eight candidates, by a
handsome majority, Mr., Wisner, Indie
pendent Republican, being the most
formidable opposer. In the third dis
trict, Hon. Mr.. Hereford OF kanawha
Valley, the present incumbent, was re-
elected with little opposition Mr..
Martin takes the place Of Hon. Nh. Nc
Grew, this is gain of one Congress
man in this State.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-11-02

AsrNT-Ar. JOSEPH Barry, of liatper's Fer
~, is our authorized agent Tor this paper, lie
IL authorlz d TO receive sub criptUns and adj
.eri,senenls, aud receipt for u,onies for tic
saline.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-11-02
nlss- LIE SPECIAL LEGISLATURE.

nE THE SPECIAL LEGISLATURE
The next Legislature, which convenes
under the new Constitution, will begin
its duties on Tuesday, the 18th OF NO
vember, 1872, and will terminate at the
pleasure of its members, some time IN
1873. AS such Legislation will be ne
cessary to adapt laws to the new phases
of the Constitution, it will be lengthy
session, and may continue five or SIX
months There will be no other au-
thorize1 session until the second Wed
nesday in January, 1874. 1t begins on
the allowance of 81 per day, instead Of
s3 under the old organic law.
We notice in some of the West Nlr-
ginia prints the name of Hon. W. W.
Miller, of Ohio county, suggested as
suitable person for the Speakershlp oil
the next House of Delegates.
Never 90 in debt beyond your ability
to pay.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-11-02

CULPHATE OF Lime. Tor pre''r'ing
= Cider, a, Billings Drug Store.
DOND'S Extract. The great Rhenms'ic
/ L;nimen,, a. Billings Drug Store.
CHINOiDiNE. for Chilli. al
u Blilinrs' Drug Store.
MEMS Heavy Boots. % up tn $3.50
M al J.. Llck.IJtr's.
DRIME article TwiG Tub.cro. only
81 per H.. at l.. LicEIidPr's.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-11-02

Wisner's majority 40,
Martin and Boteler over Wisner 46,
TAYLOR COUNTY,
Grafton-Martin, l42 Wisner, 80 ;
Boteler, IS. West Grafton-Martin,
IS; Wisner, 81 Botclcr, l.
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY.
Romncy-Martin, 90; Hoke, Z; Bote-
Ter, 8; Thompson, /; Farnsworth, 2.
PRESTON COUNTY.
Kingwood-Matin, II majority.
Gladesyille-Martin, majority. Eel
Observation-Disclosures, 48 majority. Plea
SAINT township-A tie between Martin
and Farnsworth. Martin probably car
ries Preston county.
MINERAL COUNTY.
New Creek-Farnsworth, 60; Mar
tin, 80 Boteler, Wisner, !. Pied
mont-Martin, 10 Farnsworth, "A :;
Wisner, Is; Boteler, 8. Martins ma
jority in the county is said to be be
tween 1870 and l4O. Farnsworth issec-
ond on the list.
MORGAN COUNTY.
Two precincts, Bath and Psw-Paw,
give Martin, "a; Wisner, IS; and
Boteler, "a.
MARION COUNTY.
Martin, 747 Wisner, 81 Boteler,
20; Farnsworth, 10; Latham, 4; scat
tering, 6. Total vote, Sq2-about four
times the number ofvotes CASTOR mem
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-11-02

Total, 1872 334 2o7 Is
Judge Hoke received 2 votes at
Charlestown,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-11-02

Pay up your dues at this office,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-11-02

The health ofthe town is good.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-11-02
MORGAN COUNTY.

Two precincts, Bath and Psw-Paw,
give Martin, "a; Wisner, IS; and
Boteler, "a.