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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1872-09-19
How They Do Camp-Meeting Business
Ont West.

How They Do Camp-Meeting Business
Ont West.
They have at Urbans, Ohio, the ina.
tional camp.mee'ing" Of the Methodist
Church. On Wednesday . contribution
was being raised for some purpose when
negro gave bis silver watch. The watch
Immediately sold at auction for $780,
This started the blaze, and the faithful be,
gan to strip Of their jevelry and personal
valuabIes. A Mrs. Udhcr, Of Marion,
Ohio, passed up to the alter her solitaire
diamond ring, another gave earrings,
another her bracelets. another her Geneva
watch. The gentlemen, on the whole,
we're poorer or else more discreet, aud sra
only credited with pair Of sleeve buttons
and Mexican dollar. The amount Of
these offerings was reokoned at $l.500--
The brother WHO had The affair in
charge very honestly offered to return pri,
vaiely anything that had been given 10 ex.
element, and we have not yetlearned how
extensive the reimbursenents wore,~
PiWsblRg Chnoaiels.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1872-09-19

w0u0u cutIing nait turougn inc vine, "
knew his task had been accomplished.
lie tarried long enough to witness tn
first savage who attempted the leap, hl
hcndlong into the gully, aud then. With
parting yell Of triumph be dartcd away,
Stop the Interest.
| Daniel Webster once dined with an old
Boston merchant and when they came tc
tho vine, q dusty old bottle vas carefully
decantod by Peter and passed to the host
Taking the bottle be poured out Mr. Web.
ster's glass and handed il to him. Pour.
ing out another glass for himself. he held
il to tho light, and said:
How do you like it, Mr.. Webster?'
II think It a dae specimen Of old Port
Nov. can you guess what that cost
mel" said the host.
Surely not" said Webster. 81 only
know that it is excellent"
well now | can tell you, for made a
careful estimate Of il the other day. When
| add tho interest to the first price, | find
that it cost me the sum Of just one dollar
aud twenty cents per glass"
GOOD gracious! You don't say sO,"
said Webster, and then draining his glns
he hastily presented it again With tue 70
mark.
"l'ill up again rs quick as you can, for
| want to stop that confouudcd interest"
A Tight Squeeze.
Tho late Mr. Raymond. for many years
a much respected merchant at Bridge.
water, Vermont, used to relate the follow
ing nuecdote Of uue Of his ucqusin'auccs,
and vouched for its truihfuluesx
A miller 10 small town in Vermont
was, at intervals, temporarily insane for
several days together, and At those times
be immagined himself to bc in another
world-the world that Is to come--and the
Judge Of all earth He built large bench
nearly ten feet from tho ground, and seat
cd himself thereon in an arm chair, with
a ponderous bible in hand, he imagined
large concourse o! people to bo before
him aud proceeded to question them con-
csIplpg their former, occupation, sssdss''
elo, answering lhotisquiries hiinself :
Al length he came to a miller residing in
an adjoining town, and questioned him
thus:
"What was your occupation in yonder
worldY'
"a miller. Sir"
odd you ever steal my graiu9"
"Yes. SIR
What did you do With III"
USED il myself. Sir"
"You may 60 to the wrong side Of the
said the pretended judge, un.
hesita,iugly.
Finally, after Judging all others. be
proceeded to treat himself likewise.
"What was your occupation in yonder
worldl'' he asked himself.
"a miller, Sir"
did you ever steal my graiu?"
Eyes, Sir"
What did you do with III"
"Made bread Of it and gave tho bread
to the poor
Then he heststed scratched bis head,
and seemed to be engaged in deep thought
for several minutes, aud then said:
"Well, you may 80 TO the right side Of
The question, ut-it--is-a-d--d-tight
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1872-09-19
ID. Polsley L. Son,

ATTORNEYS AT LAW
POINT PLEASANT, WEST VA,
>\jIIL PRACTICE IN THE COURTS
w Of llth Judicial Circuit. Attention Civ.
eu TO the collection Of debts.
Agu | lS7l-ly
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1872-09-19

They havo dolly Warden" ohilh in
Georgia. The sufferer turns all sorts Of
colors, aud is terribly bumped up.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1872-09-19

The man who never told an editor how
he could bolcr his paper has gone on!
West to marry the woman who never
looked into . looking glass.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1872-09-19

When John Adams was ninety years Of
age be was asked how he kept the vigor Of
his faculties up TO that ago. lie replied'
"By constantly employing them. The
mind Of an old man is like an old horse;
il you would get any work out Of it you
must work it oil the time"
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1872-09-19

A Missouri murderer, sentenced to bo
hanged, offers to shoot George Francis
Train il the Governor will pardon HIM,
His proposition is worthy Of consideration
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1872-09-19
Mason County Directory

Judge Circuit Court-RoS. ]. W H0GE.
s5 Clerk Circuit Courl--C. B. WAGGENER
Recorder--E. KIMBERLlNG.
Prosecuting Altorrey--W. H. T0MNNS0N 1.
SheriH--C SEH0N.
Deputy Sherifs--J. PR. B.SMlTH,
q" ISAAC ECKARD.
Jailor-J. JEWETT. -E
Superiutend't Of Schools--O. T. B. MOORE.
Surveyor Of Lands--G. Y. PULLlN.
Assessor Dist. No. Nv. H. NACHlR.
D. {" No.9-E E. BAKER.
Asst Assessor US. Rev.--J0HN MASON
SUPREME CorRT. The Saprems Court Of Ap.
peals of West Virginia holds its sessions at
Charleston on the second Thursday in Janua
~. and at the CITY Of Wheeling on the second
Thursday in July. Judges--Hon R. L. Berk'
shire, President; residence Morgantown; Hon.
Edwin Maxwell, residence Clarksburg; Hon
Charles P. I. Moore, residence Point Pleasant
Clelk-ylvanus Eall, residence Fsirmount.
Clpcurr CmRr.-Ciicuit Court meets on the
s1th of February, 2Oth Of May and lst ofsep
tembe, Hon. James W. Hoge. Of Putnam
county, Judge
.Poiin.sr aurxaslseas : The Bostd ~ gu
peryisors meet, on the first Tuesday in 1anu
,ry, third Monday in May. first "Wednesday in
August, and the fTib day after every election
Il. R Howard, Clerk.
Masonic -Minturn Lodge No 10, A. F. and
A. NJ, meets monthly ,on the night Of the full
moon. the same being Tuesday, or on the
Tuesday night Immediately preceding
I.9.O F-The Point Pleasant Lodge No.
33,I.0. 0. f.. meets evety Thursday night,
a. Barcus' Hall.
POST OFFICE HOURS.--The Office is
open from I o'clock a. m. toS o'clock P. m.+
On Sundays fronl7 o'clock a. M tosa
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1872-09-19

An exchange has found out when Adam
was married; Of course it was on bis we'd
ding I've; most everybody knew It ba.
fore.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1872-09-19
A Kentucky girl don't low no kIleTa
round her what hain't rid in the keers."

a follow in the wake Of the baby" a.
tho mother said when disturbed BY hor IL
fant at night,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1872-09-19

A dandy observed that ho had put u
plate of brass upon his boots to keep hun
upright. We'll balanced, by jing'" said a
dutohman, brass at both ends.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1872-09-19

The 'rwenty,,hird Psalm 10 the night,
ingat Of the Psalms. Ii has filled tho air
Of tho whole Christian world with Molud,
ous JOY, greater than tho heart eau con,
oeive.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1872-09-19

A Cincinnati wife loft hcr husbanls
board but took the bed with her. Hois
puzzled to know how to word legal
notice Of warning to prospective creditors
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1872-09-19

Since tho census has shown that 10 tho
United States there are several felIows,h
who never before thought Of marrying have
gone frantic over the effort to dnd sornd
one. to love-, .lbia,is iu accordance With.
the s6uSdtst |6e5r!ss q demand aud sup.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1872-09-19

% The FIRST day Of July lus.a law vent
into operation, under which small pack
ages Of dry goods, hardware, drugs (e1.
cept liquid drugs, and other merchandise,
not exceeding twelve ounces in weight,
can be mailed to any part Of tho United
States at charge Of two cents for each
two ounces or fraction Of two ounces.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1872-09-19

Short pleasure often brings long repea
tance.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1872-09-19
JOB WORK.

We are prepared to do Job Work Of every
description, in d good style as any office in
this part of the State, and at lower prices.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1872-09-19

IAnALER IN, aud Repairer Of Watches
Clocks aud Jewelry. Daily pspers, DC
on hs d lsept 2s-ly.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1872-09-19

A young lady having read about man
having invented q stove which consumed
its own smoke, hopes he will devise meth.
cd whereby tobacco smokers can be run on
the same economical principle,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1872-09-19

The Winchester Arms Company ofNew
Haven, Conn, recently shipped their
6rst iustalnent Of 10000 rifles to tho
Turkish government. Mr.. Winchester
is now 10 Europe arranging for another
large contract.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1872-09-19

A good story is told Of a clergyman 10 .
Massachusetts, town who forgot his notes on
a Sabbath morning, and rs il was too late
to send for them, he said to bis audience,
BY way Of apology, tha. this morning he
should have to depend upon the Lord for
what he might say. but In tho afternoon
be would come better prepared.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1872-09-19

A Bridgeport lady remained too long
on train to kiss friend, trying to get
off after the train bad started, she was
thrown violently on her face. III ever
| kiss anybody asain!''said she vehemsntly,
as she arose, ANY woman, ateast!' sho
thoughtfully added.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1872-09-19
Terms OF ADVERTISING.

One square u irch) insertion 81 90
Each additional Insertion, SO
One square 3lnonths, 5 0O
One square months. ] 90
One square 70 months, 10 00
One fourth Of column, . months, ~ 10
One fourth Of 4 column, 9 months 10 Oo
One fourth ola column. 10 months, % 10
One half ofs column, Smonths, IL W
Que hilf of q column, 6 months, % OO
One half Of a COLUMN, IL months, 35 90
One column, 3 months, Is %
One column, 6 months. IS 90
One column, l2 months, 60 %
AL legal advertisements must be paid fol
before the Proof Of Publication can be obtained
Plaintiffs are required by law to pay the ros
.ni Orders Of Publication before the Proof o.
Publication is issued.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1872-09-19

POST OFFICE HOURS Office is
open from I o'clock a. m. to,s o'clock p m.+
On Sundays froru7 o'clock a. M toS a m
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1872-09-19

Masonic -Minturn Lodge No 10, A. F, and
A. NJ, meets monthly ,on the night Of the full
moon, the same being Tuesday. or on the
Tuesday night Immediately preceding.
The New York herald., 1872-10-11
FORGERY OF MERCANTILE ORDERS.

An Ingenious Young Man Who Oh.
tained Plates OF Copper Counter
feitcd Signature-His Arrest and Im-
pris0nment.
Yesterday man named Frederick G.. Hendricks
was brought before Judge Scott, at the Tombs, on
the serious charge of forgery and was remanded to
jail to await examination. When in the court
room his appearance was by no means remarkable,
otherwise than that he wore sinister expression
and had very red hair.
The facts Of the case seem to be that Hendricks
was arrested by Roundsman Stewart OF the Fifth
precinct, on Wednesday under accusation by the
irm OF Holmes, Booth h Hayden, OF No. 40 Cham
bers street, who are dealers In brass and copper
terfeiting OF the signature OF J. X. PamenbcrgIi,
OF No 466 Broome street twhO Is hardware mer.
chant, on orders for goods which lie sent to
Holmes, Booth Hayden, the number of pounds OF
"copper" however, not being stated In every in-
stance, but left to the judgment OF the bearer.
The wording OF the forged document was alter this
fashion,
Please let have what he wants and charge to
me. j. r. PALMENBERGH
Previous to Wednesday the rascal had been able
to get in this way about Sl32 worth OF copper into
his possession, which he hud sold to one John
stack, who Keeps junkshOp at NO. 30 " est Br0ad.
way. The firm OF Holmes, Booth & Hayden sent
their bills to Mr.. Palmenberg. Hc was ast0nished
at the purchases which they represented him to
have made ami disclaimed the signatures which
were attached to the orders. Detective Fields
traced the property to the shop or Stack, whom he
found, had purchased it FOR seven cents pound,
while it was really worth ifty cents pound He
yesterday, but no new develop nents were then
m
The New York herald., 1872-10-11
BURNED TO DEATH,

Coroner keenan, yesterday morning received In.
formation that few hours previously Antonio
Tozo an Italian youth, had been burned to death
by fre which occurred at his residence, 153 Eliza
beth street. Deceased was q musician and had
been out late the night previous. The remains
were taken to 90 Prince street. from which place.
they will he buried by his friends,
The New York herald., 1872-10-11
Tho Disaster Reported by an American n
Naval Omcer.

WASHINGTON, Oct 10, 1872
private despatch from one OF the officers OF the
United States steamer Lackawanna, dated Yoko-
nama August 81, and received here to-day, says =
About ten O'Clock Saturday night Captain Shirley
sent for his executive officer, Lieutenant COM
manding A. G. Kellogg, as fire bells were ringing
on board some Of the ships in the harbor. Captain
Kellogg Immediately ordered boat lowered sup
piled with axes and buckets. On nearing the
scene OF counagration what was our surprise TO
see flames breaking out everywhere nom the mag
nifcent steamer America, of the Pacific Mail line,
and just arrived from san Francisco.
on the hurricane deck OF the ill-fated steamer
stood Lieutenant Field, OF the Lockawanna direct
ing such Of the crew as had not jumped overheard
and lowering the last boat the steamer had. 1t
appears that Lieutenant Field and Mr.. Klapp the
captains clerk, were passing when the alarm was
given. Field ran on board and, finding the officers
mostly gone and everything In confusion, assumed
command and set about saving the lives OF the pas
sengers.
DIFFICULTIES AND CONFUSION.
One stalwart passenger refused assistance In
his carpet sack. Lieutenant Field in the coolest
manner possible, Knocked him down and threw his
luggage INTO the sea. This prompt action on the
order and Field worked with vim until he barely
escaped with his life from the burning ship.
lady and her child to beat and pnt item 10 it. lie
then returned to the Ship but found the decks too
hot to hold him. He slipped down rope where
klapp by the legs and were endeavoring to drown
him when Captain Kellogg with boats crew came
HiOHR Huu rescued MIN.
1t was splendid sight to us TO see our young
navy lieutenant surrounded by the cracking
names. and yet discharglnR his responsible and
laeorious duty with as much GOODNESS and delibcra.
ton as II he was making his bow at an evening
party.
HUMANE ExERrIoN IN THE FACE OF DREAD FATALITY.
Our boats worked nearly all night picking up and
saving those we could find, and yet In spite OF
all our efforts 1t appears hfty-six persons were
drowned
The oirlcers OF the America proved to be sorry
lot and brought no credit on themselves. The mate
was the first to Jump overheard to escape from the
gunpowder.
OFFICIAL MERCANTILE THANKS.
The agent OF the Pacific Mail Company addressed
a note to Captain Shirly the next day In which he
said, please convey to the 0fficers and men Of
your command our warmest thanks for the hearty
aid rendered us In our late disaster. We would
more especially mention Lieutenant Commander
A.. u Kellogg and Leutenants Field and
Elliott and their men, their acts coming more
under our personal observation. Occasions like the
one through which we have passed, though terri
bic In themselves still show US the sympathy OF our
friends which paliates, though 1t cannot relieve our
TyPHooN IN CoNCLusIoN.
ieariu typhoon sprang up early Sunday morning,
ana blew with such violence that rocks weighing
upwards OF Ave hundred pounds were thrown from
the sea wall and carried ifty feet up the road.
Our steamer sustained no Injury.
The New York herald., 1872-10-11

The Omcial Investigation.
The Court consisted OF Consul Shepard, presiding;
Captain Paul Shirley United States steamship
Lackawanna; Captain Percy, American steamer
Emperor.
United States Minister De Long occupied seat
on the bench, and from time to time made sug-
gestions to the Court.
The Court convened August 81. 1872.
The New York herald., 1872-10-11

There were 2Os deaths In Brooklyn during the
past week. or the deceased Al we're men, AZ w0-
men. ~ girls aud 05 boys.
The New York herald., 1872-10-11
q
THE STEAMSHIP AMERICA. !
Special History Of the Origin and
Progress Of the Fire by Which
the Vessel Was Lost.
aAli Right" in the Evening, but Dire Alarm
in the Dead Of Night.
Simple Origin Of . Most Serious
and Fatal ConlagratiOn.
The Vessel Wrapped in Flames
Suddenly.
DEFECTIVE HOSE AND NO WATER
Sad Scenes ON Board and from
the Shore.
Friendly Aid from Men-of-
Wars Men.
The Chinese Jumping to Suicidal
Watery Grave.
Loss Of Life, Loss Of Treasure and
Loss Of a Fine Ship.
HOW DID THE DISASTER OCCUR?
Official Investigation and Finding
Of the Court.
Description Of the Scene by United
States Naval Officer.
How Our Youthful Tars Boarded and Manned
the Burning Deck.
HOW DID THE DISASTER OCCUR?
Official Investigation and Finding
Of the Court.
Description Of the Scene by a United
States Naval Officer.
How Our Youthful Tars Boarded and Manned
the Burning Deck.

BY HERALD special correspondence from Yoko-
hama, Japan, under date OF September 8. we have
origin and progress OF the fire on board the mail
steamship America, by which that vessel, with very
mar human lives and a considerable amount Of
treasure was lost. The HERALD writer supplies,
also, kstatement OF the official inquiry which has
been already made-another is probable-wlth the
view Of ascertaning the true cause OF the calamity.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-04-05
The Governor Question.

From the R1tiand HerAlus
.-rho relative to the nomination Of s
candidate for our next Governor, has peen go
inc an saveral months in one form or another
mill nerbsps the current of public opinion IS
ss,,Is5 A few weeks rince We published q
short communication sent US from "oodstocA'
where the writer volunteered predicuon re-
lstiye to our next Governor and ezpiessed a
marked preference for Hon. julius Converse II
is our custom to publiih such CONTAMINATION
as they reach US, allowing free expression
opinion, but do not hold ourselves FeSPon1'O''
for the sentiments thus expressed
The rnblicstion Of the article referred TO has
called out. from majority Of the leading ke-
nnblie.n uapers Of the State, their views on the
subiect Of the next Governor. The general cur
rent Of the articles is very similar Throughout
sxpressinr crest confidence and frlendshi2 !or
the present incumbent-s desire for his renolni-
nation if he wishes 1t, aud the generous pfoueI
of their cordial support, in which Te mos
heartily coincide In speaking Of ne" n2'h--
nation. should Governor Stewart decline as re-
CARDS Mr.. Converse, the feeling ieems very gen
ergl 10 far as the press is concerned, thSt he Is
hold in the hirhcst esteem, vet that his advanced
age will be an insuparsble objection TO bis nomi
nstion. The prtsz, probably, correctly enough
reflect the sentiments Of the great body OF the
people They speak for him as oeing seventy
four wears Of age, and that a gentleman having
rescbei thst advanced period Of life would bard
Is desire the aseting honors Of political prefer
Hent, and that it can hardly be otherwise in the
case Of Mr.. Converse. II the nomination Of =
new man is to be made 70. Governor, @e shall le
pleased tie see it conferred upon citizen Of md
cor county, the person named by 50 many OF
our cotempo-aries-s gentleman who is arieni
and active in every good word aIl work, vhose
handsome Iberslity has slreaiy done muc1 IN
behslf OF the several cherished Institutions ci
our commonwealth, snd who vii confer honor
mon the Office Of Chief Magistrate, trederick
Billings Of Wo1lstOcs.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-04-05
The Governor Question.

The editor of the R1,lsud Herald hss been a
candidate for Congress, perhaps " not wisely. -
certsinly not 81 .o3 vel IS sad be j.. unIsr-
stood ri. to indulge in Congressional sspirs-
tons Ofc0urie the Hsr1lf de- 10: lsac7 the
idea Of Governor Stewards becoming cand late
for Congress from The First District. and tails
in very absurd way shout mortgages on Of
fces, ''Tarceliug out Offices, AMI IS forcing 80
candidates 90 the people It's remarks are
called ont by an article from the Midileburv
Register, which We copy elsewhere, snd which we
mus. ssy seems TO us p very far AMI candid
one, in nc respect open to the csptous criticisms
Of the Herald. The Register makes one IS
Famptioa-thst Mr. Stewart may be reelected
Governor il he wishes, aai ,his the Herald con-
celes. The Register further takes the ground
thV II the voters desire h.n 70 reprerea. them
in Congress, they hsye right TO express their
preferences and to cal him 70 that office if they
choose. ras7e is not = suggestion Of any claim
on the part Of Governor Stewart, not tie faint
est approtoa 20 90 forcing' him forward A. A
claliiA'e The Register does not even indic,.e
it's oTu choice in the natter. The whole matter
ID LEFT oy the Register, as i; has beea by Ia,
FRfE Pass in Re discussion Of the suliec,
with the people, TO whom it belongs. And
'iace when, pray, iid the people or the pre.s
lose the right TO discuss caudids;es and indicate
preferences ir advance Ct the uomina.in, con-
ve1,.cas:
Gov Stewart, certainly, has rot teen in the
nsbit Of forcing himself forward as candidate
Tor sng oid;e Unlise some other, We eopld
mention. h. has gone ou'y where he VA.
called by the dstiuc, voice Of tbe
msi9riy Of the party. What his
course las been in tie psst, IN that
re'pee,, we doubt cot il, will be in the fatpre.
and if the Republicans Of the Fi.st District As +,
Is or as it will BE- see # to invite him to stand for
Congress, he will probably 10 so. even At the
riik Of not pleasing our friends Of the Rutland
Herald The Herald has perfect right ~ II,
own preferences but in its Jealousy Of the Gov
ernor We sre confident it does not represept the
mass Of the Republicans even Of Rutland ooun+v
We have before us private letter from one Of
tne most prominent, well informed and leading
Republicans Of that county, who says;
! our article this morning on the subject of
o'sue rohtic' expresses my views precisely
Mr. stewart is the man to represent Us in Con-.
gress RON what will be the First District
rouid IKE that the policy should be now s,,sh-
nsnea 70 giIe our State, County and Town Of
"" second term under our biennial sv,tsm