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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-05-31

Bishop White, of Minnesota, says
he has eight Episcopal churches in his
diocese composed of Indians, and four
of the clergymen are Indians. That of
itself is 4 plea for tolerance to the say
ages 1t is of no use to plead for the
Modocs, even if any one were inclined
to do so. Their fate is sealed-when
they are caught. But then let the evil
that they have done "be inferred with
their bones. The good that these
Christian Indians of DR.. Whites will
do will live after them.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-05-31
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THE Keller Hay and Straw Feed Gut
/ ter. OF recent invention, which stands
A No. l. Also any Machinery manu-
featured by said Company, will be fur
nished by
J. S. MELVIN, Agent.
Dufiields, May 81 II
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The startling drawback OH nearly all mediei.
ma. agents has ever been iha, IN their process,
OF Purgation and publication they have a.so de
bilitsted the system. To obvisle this dill, ulty
Phys'cisns have long sought for an agent lhlt
would
Purge, Purify and Strengthen
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-05-31

The Memphis Appeal tells of an Irish
man got laughed at for making faces
over some persimmons, and retorted
thus "Ye may grin, We authenticated
idiots; but | can lather the sowl out OF
the man that split vinegar on thin
plums."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-05-31

Poor New Orleans 1t is cursed with
almost as many plaques as fell upon
Egypt. Kcllog, Longstreet, martial-law,
rro militia, and now cholera.
New-York tribune., 1873-12-22
CITY POLITICS.

TIE IAiMANY HALL GENERAL COMMITTEE
A special meeting of the Tammany Hall
General Committee was held Saturday evening for
the purpose OF preparing for the holding Of primaries for
the election OF delegates to the General and District
Conventions for 1874 and also to prepare for the repre-
sentauon OF the newly annexed territory. A report
from the Committee Organization was ,adopted PRO-
vidng the holding Of the primaries on Dec 49, while
the elected will meet for organization on JAM
g. The Assembly District Committees are to meet for
organization on Jan. TO- The report provides tempo
rarly for representation of the annexed district.
The Committee on Naturalization reported that during
October and November naturalization papers were pro-
for ss persons and 500 persons were oiaea IN
the certificates The treasurer reported
that receipts for the year were too2o 81 anu the
expenditures l5321 "a; balance, 1852 OS the l0uow-
ing offered by Alfred I. Ackert, were adopted: -,
Whas public have been committed oy hoss holding
high vfhral positions; and , ~, - - =.
Assas and unirpg OF present
able Tstan assisted by true and psote
Of both political Of thes Srongoen brs been
brought to justice; therefore, go,
Rsod That the people Of this city and county
this ndeaton Of the and thanks 10 AL who have as
sisted securing the triumph and that our justices ues
and ,torns Who have been fhfsl 'see are snuh W s
gratitude Of all rood and honea citizens
A series OF resolutions, thanking tho Chairman. the
Hon j. W. Chanler the Hon. John Kelly, and the secre
tares, for their services, we're adopted.
New-York tribune., 1873-12-22
HOLIDAY GIFTS.
SHELDON & co.

oliElD'N N ~
Among the attractive bookstores at this sea-
son is the establishment OF Messro. Sheldon Co.. at NO
s77 Broadway. great variety OF miscellaneous gift
books both costly cheap. will he found their well
assorted stock and they have recently published one of
the choicest volumes OF the year collection OF re-
gious poetry, entitled Heaven IN song. edited by
the Rev. Henry c. Fish, ID. D. Of which THE TRIBUNE
published an elaborate notice last week. Sheldon s. Co
are extensive dealers in juvenile literature and are the
publishers of that excellent magazine The Galaxy
BALL. BLACK & co.
Ball. Black & Co.. at Princest. and Broadway. now
offer their entire sock-includng the splendid display
OF diamonds and choice ewelrat private sale for the
remainder Of this month This firm, which IL about TO
retire from i'll which for many years it has
been among the FIRST has gathered rich and rare array
OF ne sver-ware, Of the best imported and American
watches Of elegant jewery and other articles all these
it is proposed to dispose OF within the time appointed
without regard for cost For the gratieat0n OF lux
urious taste remarkably favorable opportunity Is thus
offered.
III O'Nen & Co. OF Nos. 39I and 800 Sixth-aye, at
Twenteth-st have array of pretty things suited to
the fancy of the exacting In ladies' headgear
and the decorations which surmoun or ncose ohignons
brads and curs, they have much 10 please All silk
gros-grain bonnet ribbons, ostrich plumes, French
flowers and aces felt hats and bonnets together with
Roman .ashes aud ladies' ties may be mentioned The
nrices of many Of these articles have been so cut down
as now to be below the cost Of Importation
TONES, MELyAIN & co.
Tones Melvau & Co, at No. Maden-lane. have re-
ceiyed from London. Paris, Berlin, aud Vienna large
consignments OF ewelry made to order These include
pretty sets and half In amethysts pearls corals
and stone canoes and attractive devices in gold Choice
necklaces bracelets and lockets are shown. AT this
store is offered large assortment OF fancy goods ht for
holiday gifts. -
Starr Marcus, at No. % John St., have made their
names well known by their dealings IN precious stones
NJ Ane quality OF diamonds they have an admirable
collection OF exquisite gems which set In tho
! best calculated to show their sparkling beauty OF
other ewels they show notable specimens IN taste
full settings. - -
Bacon Karr OF No WinthrOpplace are prepared to
meet the wishes OF any who may desire fine piano
Christmas GIFT In the pleasures of the holidays the
melody OF the parlor grand counts for much and any
householder who contemplates buying piano in thu
near future should make his purchase immediately.
IRVING & soS.
Irving & Son. at Nos. Z0i 2O6. and 2OS East Twenty
sevenbst have great stock of furniture Of their
make specially for holiday sale at manufactory prices
In Turkish chairs fancy easels work boxes, writing
| desks ETC. they have sumptuous work on hand
GEORGE PERIEE
ON steel and publishes steel engrayings chronos, prints
ar OF the best quality and all intermediate grades
| suted TO the wants OF all.
New-York tribune., 1873-12-22
ATTRIBUTE TO HORACE GREELEY.

The Joint Committee of the Boards of
Aldermen and Assistant Aldermen, appointed to make
arrangements for presenting the family OF the late
Horace Greeley the illuminated album containing the
proceedings OF the Common Council OF 1871 respecting
the death of Mr. Greeley met in the Chamber Of the
Board OF Aldermen Saturday. Resolutions were
adopted appointing a subcommittee to wait ON Mayor
Havemeycr and request that make the presentation
in behalf OF the city, inform Whiteaw Reid that the
committee will meet again on Wednesday. Dec. a. re-
questng him to attend and confer with the committee
the wishes OF Mr.. Greeeys family and extending
an invitation the members OF the Common Council Of
1917 and Mayor Hall to be present at the
New-York tribune., 1873-12-22
UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 20-NO. 637-United States agt-
Alexander CALDWELL and No. 638 appeal, Appeals rom t-
Court submitted under the 20t rushe ciman ere
utod Department Mar 1900
military and Supplies Tor l5oO rom
Forts Keaney sedgvck Larsme and oer p ~
north Of eaenNOrtn aud south t
such departments were or might De
Denver ana 10
brsssa aho Utah the providing as be should
an transportation not erelg lOOOOOOO pounds Having
provided With the Necessary Ot h,nspofa
he alleges disregariei BY tbs
Dsparment after 100000 pounds aud hs
others The cimei loses
tanned by being deprived OF the poss Of the contract and ~ 100 pre-
par,ton, The Court hin judgment 10,
s3 S69 OIL judgment both apTele the Goyernnen
With the claimant for transports
ou selected perform the
vice The that the Court ered g refusing aos
been os by the
Dlrant Homer for appellant; G. H. hh io tho
Government
No 2O-Nuzen sgt Supervisors of Putnam Comfy Illinois,
for the Northern District o Illinois, submitted
upier the plaintiff became tie toier Oi COMFY
bonds ,rue TO the Plymouth kankaee and Pachc RAILROAD Conpny
and subsequently others BY the rOsfIhe Court SUBSIDIZED
the defense bonds having been Issued By toe C6aaa OF
Clerk ae, the cns0iaiOn oi tb oad @
with the Company TO anoe
corporation which the subscnp author ga hsu
void for OF authority IL Ia here nanalneh Ls tes
Court because the colodaon Was s'eV
road for which the ubscr p0n
made voted well By tbe general Avs Oh
consolidation Therefore, did e cant, lton
made and acce1b before Wa en7~
Thomas for plaintiff T. L. D1ey Tor deiSni-H-
New-York tribune., 1873-12-22
THE EVANGELICAL DELEGATES.

There seems to be no confirmation of the
report that member OF the Evangelical Alliance, VINO
was on the Vile du Havre the time she was lost, was
rendered insane and left the Loeb Earn under
medical care. The Rev. DIR. Sclaf thinks from all he
can learn that Prof Weiss is the clergyman reerredto
but believes that nc merely slightly injured and
Will be heard from Prof Esu Charlier says he
has read everything upon the subject when has been
published but that he can find confirmation OF the
rumor. The following letter from Prof Rue OF Geneva
has been received by DR.. Schaf:
GENEVA, Dec. g. 1873.
Ny DEAR SIR: You must have heard of the terrible
disaster to the Vile du Havre by winch we have lost
Prof Cesar PrOnicr and his former pupil CarrascO We
received the yesterday. Pronier had left us with
the profound conviction that he would not return. He
had told his friends 10 his wife; but for him that
VOYAGE was a double duty--tOward the Evangelical ALI
ance FIRST ana then toward the Evangelical society, Of
which he was of the best professors. or him We can
saw that he died as faithful soldier, while IN
the post OF danger. Cesar PrOner leaves widow. sick
years old He absolutely without fortune, and be-
side the grief his loss Is disaster for ms young family
We will do whatever we can for them Dut our seminary
has no endowment, funds; live literally from
hand mouth. Can ask you TO SEQ If the American
Christians could do something for Mr.. Pro,
be If bread at least could be secured for
the children OF my faithful comrlde. We have lived
together for the last 81 years, and have rarely known
such noble heart, Yes YOU can aitTm IT, dear DR. ne
died martyr TO duty. The only consideration which
could have induced him 20 leave his beloved family was
the hope to gain friends for theological seminary.
Receive etc. LOUIS RUFEI
The Rev Dr. Philip scha states that the total amount
OF subscriptions received for the families OF the late
Prof Pronier OF and the Row Antonio Cafrasco
OF Madrid the Vile du Hayre. is S223 81 Most
of this was received through the Rev Dr. Adams of the
Madison.square Presbyterian Church. The largest
received 1900 was from James LenOx. Any further
donations may be sent to Caleb T. Rowe Treasurer or
the Rev DR. Philip Schaf, Secretary of the Evangelical
Alliance, at Room No 80, Bible House
New-York tribune., 1873-12-22

"A We Thought It, We sen the passengers and French
snS Sn DuSs tho OF the day the
crew were engaged saving tho foremas and foretop
Nov S~No sight |; ship drifting to northeast;
weather moderate haZy. The crew were engaged with
the carpenter in getting harrcades up across the bow
composed of spars cut and lashed together with the
packing Of all sparSa TO Keep the sea from saying
sble 70 raise broken stem more out OF the water
We found that the stem and bow plates were smashed in
right down to the fore foot The snip now drifting to
ing heavily against the hulkhead and making II quiver
we got as many supports as possible AGAINST it absit
to keep the vessel under lower topsas the man and
mzzen oe,ns apavh. i s"p w'' 49, m 9 ~ !, . V
poured in by the sides Of the compartments which were
now started from the strngcrs.
Nov. 26-The ship now drifting eastward. the
wind being strong from the westward. We filed our
siteryards but @ tonnd tat we were almost Ihnwi1s
unmsta be signs OF weakness and the water pouring
in by both strusers. We kept the pumps well At
Nov. T.-wnd westerly; weather moderate We
tried how the ship would under her lower topsa%
but obliged to discontinue the attempt the bulk
head starting from the frame. and beng very mucn
sunken, getting worse daily. .oow
violent gale was blowing from the westward ana Inc nao
AT a. m che seaman on duty watched the bulkhead
and reported fresh leak IL was then lOuhu iaV ho
rSyeS and Sead hS6 Greatly and that water
coming in through both sides very quickly ~ was aso
four frames abaft the bukhead and through the rive
heads around the compartments. We kept the pumps
continuously at work until five inches OF water was IN
the well at q. At a. m. the BRUSH queen, CAPT
Masters, bound from Philadelphia for Antwerp, hove
in sight We lowered the life boat, and sent the
chief officer, Mr. Banks, on board TO tell the captain
our condition, and ask him TO stand by us The water
was coming In greater force and increasing rapidly
every half hour and the bulHhead was now completely
started from the frame on both sides me crew REFUSED
10 stay longer board the ship The water was now
nomentarlly increasing and coming in like sluce
with the prospect OF the bukhead giving way entirely
at any moment Capt Robertson reluctantly gave orders
to lower the boats and put the board the British
Queen where we were received with the greatest p0ss-
bic kindness by Capt Masters, who did everything IN
his power to make the shpwrecked crew "a comfortable
as ght be under the circumstances. Before leaving
the Loeb Earn the well sounded and three feet AK
inches water found the fore part and about
fOur feet the stern.
New-York tribune., 1873-12-22

the complaint be 80 smsnfsd as 70 stata ac6nitsiy
whether the acts planned OF were commtted bv tho
original Evergreen Cemetery alton or nv the ra
organ zed company The action IL brought 20 reooyor
possession OF at lots
In the United States District Court on
Saturday. when the bankruptcy case OF A. r. Morgan
sgt Howes Macy up. the defendants, failing 90
pnt In an answer. were adiud caed bankrupts by d.,
,hut' morgan's claim against the firm amounts d,
s-f 10 anu the proceedings In this the Unlted
Sa'es court VIII take precedence over tbOse beoun
Against Howes & Macy 10 the state Courts.
Several weeks ago, George NJ. Nash filed a
petition asking that the south Side Railroad C,mpany
should be declared bankrupt. Mcs8rs, Tracy Can and
BrOdbead counsel for the railroad defnnrred to the
complaint, aDi the hearing OF testimony adjourned
until last Saturday In tue meantime another petifjon
also being made retnrnabe on the 10Th All par
lies accordingly met before Judge Benedict In Cham
bers, Brooklyn on Saturday. where pOstpOnemeDt 10
Dec. q was agreed to.
A suit by Allen r. Seaman against tie
tanned, owner OF a.propellcr. by reason OF the
negligence Of the city in permitting certain spies on
Pier No 49, ~ r. to become detached therefrom so far
fall into such position under tho water that thu
plaintiffs vessel struck upOn them and Injured
The tried five years ago, Recorder Hackett and
Mr. Trnl representing the city, when the jury awarded
sl93 damages against the city IL was then appealed
10 the General Term OF. the Court. and new trial
ordered the ground OF the Judges charge.
Judge Brady. then Of the Common Pleas, wiring
opinion. The has Just IN the Court nj Com
Pleas. Judge LarremOro denied the motion ~ dis
miss. and the jury found for the defendants.
New-York tribune., 1873-12-22
CIVIL NOTES.

In the petition for writ de lunatico inqai-
r,ndo ia the case OF George Harrison the shers jury
have found Q verdict against granting the petition
In the United States Circuit Court to-day,
Judge shpman will charge thesjury in the case OF Mrs
DE Camp against the New-Jersey Mutual Benefit Llfe
Insurance Company.
Charles Jones, the assignee in bankruptcy,
will take charge OF the estate OF William 5. Woodward
OF Brooklyn, against whom claims 10 the amount OF
08 have been nled Iu all ITO creditors nave
claims against the estate Of the bankrupt.
Margaret Ann WitheIs recently brought an
action against Jacob f. Heaey, In the City Court Brook
Iyn before Judge McCue. 70 G Go00 damages or
injuries by falling piece OF IRON 10 iroht OF
defendants foundry IN Ftfthst, j.. ID. The jury nave
awarded the plaintiff $500.
8 The adjourned term of the United states
Circuit Court criminal side Judge Benedict prosang
will begin at II O. M to-day. After the triai OF one or
two unmpo cases, tho case OF William ~ nam
indicted for embezzlng tho funds OF tns WAIKIKI Ma
tional Bank will DO called
In the SurrOgate's Court of Kings County
during tho past week Surrogate veeder admitted to
probate the wills of Frederick ID hill OF New-lots;
Frederick Wersebe Jacob Krausx siat tsSha Nathan,
Betsey Ogilyc. Horace d. Wade, Danie w hissAn. aud
Joseph Nichols all OF Brooklyn
s. In tho suit of Kneelsnd against the Gene
tory Of Evsrsrseas Brosklyp. hes boon moved that
New-York tribune., 1873-12-22
CRIMINAL NOTES.

Eight conyicts were removed from tke Tombs 10
sing sat1iay Their kggcse Wilson eouvcse Of
grand imprisonment f 2i2 yea Jane,
Allen, burglary Eve Henry Smith grand larceny "a
Mch,el GafneY burglary 2@ years; Thomas Williams larceny
"a, Bukey burylsrr four Martin scis6
grand arcepy ysa Catherine RoVnOn. grand larceny q
Yeara
The Board of Police Justices held meeting st
IN. TOmbs SATURDAY afternoon A. for dry e courts
extending the 20 months each pair o judges not
thsn court fung that ta
Jadge sb Chran Of the Committee appointed 70 d rue or ihs
Of the Boari reported The work o. & Committee 1d 1ot
With the approval Of the Board and the question d adopting s
regulations postponed
In the Essex Market Police Court yesterday. be
fore Judge Fanmer Patrick McGTn bed for ssng ouS e
valued S25 from Henry kdred Of Nos and West st
Charles FeiEa. charged with peronang Ohcef By Srbts,
shenk Third from ohsnef 80 held
Tor snatciAAs pocket eooA
the hand Of Dora Klein while he -'tns
along Foley chages b, Ohcr Ca. si Is
Precinct wish stealing Christmas Tree v-ad A. - % ro~
Frelerck Wilson. Committed
At the Tombs Police Court yesterday, before
Justice Brown held charge m ssane watch
pd ch n Wesley d. far No. 1Ji West Pour
committed tie complaint Of Wu
Hase % Chsron-s who CHARGED hm vita snnns 81 Is
baud While be waking BoadeT Fuon 81 Tbs
testified that he employed BY thss g. Reed co. ard
from the Park Bank tor at oaen
Coou Jonathan Howard and John Kelly nmsd sithou.
charged VITA having end lddVe hod.nD VI
No Elsl senth into their gambling house al NO ID Es
Houston aud tefrsuded hin VI sZ4Oo
New-York tribune., 1873-12-22
THE COURTS.
THE HARDIN ESTATE CASE.

The hearing of the testimony on behalf of
the relation to the estate of George Har
DIN, resumed last Saturday In the surrogates
Court. William ballard, Daniel Loughbridgc, Mrs.
Bridget Middleton and John Geery testified that they
had been acquainted with Robert Walker. who was
present in court An old gentleman, William T. Dixon
who lived in this city for 40 years testified that he
had known Mr.. Hardin since 1882; was at the
funeral, and did not know anybody there except
Mr. Corbett one Of the counsel for the widow
In the course Of long and intimate acquaintance with
the the witness had never heard that he
married James Gray Of Ireland one Of the contest
anita testified that he had had conversation with Mr.
Hardin IN 1865 in which the latter had expressed
a desire TO do something for his relatives In
Ireland; the witness had some OF Mr. Hardn's
books and papers Mr. Corbetts office, and had exam
ined the check book, and the margins were the Gu
tries three checks and entries indicating TO whom
they were given, while week later "G d." was
on the stubs Of the three checks, but moth
ing whatever was on the day BOOK OF ledger
about them. Here paper was shown to the
witness which he said had been signed by George Hsr
din and the witness from Ireland by his brother
George, who had found IL among hfs fathers papers
Mr. Burrlll then offered the paper In evidence ~ the
will of George Hardin leaving all his property to his
brother George with the exception OF two small lesa
oies amounting TO about 5000 The document was re-
gsrted by Judge Porter both Irrelevant and ncom.
petent aud this objection sustained by ths Surro-
gate.
New-York tribune., 1873-12-22

al made its own estimates for all possible coptngcn.
as and that these estimates had been largely reduced
nv the Board Of ApportiOnment. and they accordingly
rcduced Mr. Green's demand for general contingent OF
seo oO 10 less than S2O0OOO The Board however mas
sysrsed the action OF the Aldermen, and established
s1cn ep as the amount TO be raised for this fund The
enemies of Mr. Green say that this IA done To give MN
..nmnete control all the departments-to Keep
hem under his thumb" II wercso tbat ihey rnaii
m he suOservient to his wishes and pVntI-
~ nj a,ms But what the taxpayers complain
80 is that the Board OF Apportonheht
hould make n public show OF economy by reducing the
sn,es of the heads Of departments, aud then levy
, Of quarters Of million dollars 10 place iuhn
Va va thcir own hands to make up for the reduction it
he nancy IL be needed they say. II should nave Dee
annropriated the various departments III ~ Is not
aaaded they object To being taxed to raise IT, the only
remey left for the taxpayers IL 10 sue out an uhc
ZION against the Board of Supervisors preventing them
from levying tax for this item OF sO0,0w' on the
Ground that the Board OF Apportionmcn had no author
ty under the Charter 10 create such find rms roW
ady il Is saId will be resOrted to at the proper time