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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-09-12
arTbe Evan ,eliesl Lutheran SYNOD

DavTbe Evan gelieal Lutheran Synod
of Virginia met at Mt. Jackson, Va, on
the 9th of August, and continued in
session until the evening OF the 2nd
inst. Rev. J. Hawkins, of Shepherds
town, was elected President, and Rev.
NJ. r. Minnich, of Staunton, Secretary,
and Rey. P. Miller, Of Woodstock,
Treasurer.
The attendance was very large, and
many visiting clergymen from other
Synods were present. Much business
of importance was transacted. Rich
mond Mission, which had been during
the past year under the efficient control
of Rev. Il. c. Holland, of Madison G.
H., was reported as in quite hopeful
condition. Funds were secured to sup
port a missionary in Richmond, and the
services of Rev. J. Z. Cooper, Of Win
chester, young man of great prudence,
was secured for the mission.
Two ordained ministers were received
into the Synod from other Synods,
Reys. r. L. Mcdaniel and J. B. Oben-
schaine. Rev. J. II. Barb was ordained,
and Reys. p. II. Miller of Roanoke,
and J. L. Cooper of Winchester, were
licensed to preach the Gospel.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-09-12

DEMocRA TIC CONSERVATIVE COUNTY
EXECUTIVE CoMMrrrEE.-Uuder the fol-
lowing Resolution passed by the Demo
cratic Conservative Convention OF the
County of Jefferson, viz:
"ResolUed. That the Chairman of the
meeting be authorized TO appoint an
Executive Committee for the Demo-
cratic Conservative party Of the county,
to consist of two members from each
precinct, and a Chairman"
AS Chairman of the Convention, |
have made the following appointments:
Jas. Law. Hooff, Chairman OF Com
mittee.
Potomac Precinct.-B. F. Harrison,
George NJ Beethoven.
decentralization. James Grove,
James Trussell.
Shepherd.-Dr. w. 7. Manning,
Thomas Wysong.
Duffields.-Capt. James w. Glenn,
Lewis G. Lucas.
Osburn.-Wm. II. I. Lewis, Samuel
L. Rissler.
Summit Point.-Thomas Lock, DIR.
NJ. p. Thompson.
Harper's Ferry.-Bazil Avis, James
Conway.
Boliver.-James T. Reed, Robert n.
Duke.
Smithfield.-John G. Shirley, Josiah
Watson.
Charlestown.-David III. Cockrill, DR.
T. w. Tomlinson.
HENRY Il. DAVENPORT,
President of Convention.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-09-12
Bss- Mr.. Henry c. Mumma, unde

Bg- Mr.. Henry c. Mumma, under
the direction of the resident trustees,
Majors George Freaner and H. K.
Douglas, has completed his task of rein
terring in the Washington Cemetery at
Hagerstown, the remains Of the Con
federate soldiers. The number rein
TERED is 2,239, and the cost only $!,25
for each. Major Freaner has in his
possession three pictures ofladies, which
were found with some Of the remains,
two being ambrotypes and one photo
graph negative, all in remarkable state
Of preservation.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-09-12
Proceedings OF the Democratic Senator
ial Convention.

SohsShesou'
The Senatorial Convention called to
meet at Cnarlestown on Tuesday, Sep,
TENDER 1st., met at the Court House
and organized by appointing IL; B.
Davenport, President, pro tenn, and Z.
H. Hodgson Secretary.
A committee of two from each county
was appointed on credentials. From
jefferson, Z. Lakeland and NJ Helm;
Berkeley, w. Ii. Showers and Charlie:
Stuckey; Morgan, G. w. Siberian and
Samuel Whisner. The report was
adopted with a few amendments.
A committee of one from each pre-
cinct in the Senatorial District was ap
pointed on permanent organization.
The committee reported as follows:-
G. Ii. Hodgson, President, S. K. Couch
man and Benz. Lucas, Vice Presidents;
Z. NJ. Lakeland and w. II. Showers,
Secretaries.
A committee of three from each
county was appointed to apportion the
vote to each respective delegate. The
Convention to be governed by the vote
cast at the late Congressional Conven-
ton at Piedmont.
Ths Committee reported as Iollows:-
Jefferson county, 80 delegates present,
each delegate will cast 1880 OF vote.
Berkeley, II delegates present, each
delegate will cast l-6 vote.
Morgan, four delegates present, each
delegate will cast one vote.
The Convention was then ready tor
business.
Moses S. Grautham, of Berkeley, was
nominated by Josiah Watson, OF Jeffer-
son.
r. H. Butcher, of Jefferson, by W.
II. Moore.
The vote from Berkeley being called,
voted solid for Grantham. A few
delegates from Jefferson refusing to
vote, after several votes being cast tor
Mr.. Butcher-on motion Of H. b. Da-
venport, the nomination of NJ. S. Gran
than was made unanimous.
a committee of three was appointed
to notify Mr. Grantham Of his nomina-
ton.
The Committee on resolutions now
made their report as follows:
Resolved, That in the opinion of this
convention the specie basis system OF
currency is fallacious in theory and i'm
possible in practice.
Resoived, That we demand the re-
peal of the National Banking law; that
the government shall furnish a legal
tender currency direct from the Treas
ury, interchangeable :or Government
bonds bearing an interest not to exceed
the net annual increase Of labor-that is
three per cent.
Re,oiued, That the nominee of this
Convention is instructed, if elected to
vote for the reduction of interest at once
to 6 per cent, and renew the old for
fixture of the whole debt, for taking
larger rate Of interest, and that this
convention would advise the further
reduction of the rate of interest, but
that this would come better for Con-
gress fixing the rate of interest for the
whole country.
On motion the committee adjourned.
&. ii. HODGES,
w. \. SHOWERS, President.
Secretary.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-09-12

gk5~ SMALL ACCoUNrs.-There is al
most universal complaint in regard to
the difficulty OF collecting small &C
counts. Those who put off their credi-
tors are not always persons of limited
means. On the contrary, very many Of
them are individuals with plenty Of
money at command, but who appear to
take special delight in compelling a
tradesman to call half dozen times for
his honest dues. and wait months long
err than he should. Now this is simply
cruel; nay, more, it is absolutely dishon-
est. No man who has the means can
honestly refuse to pay an account when
due, when payment is demanded.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-09-12
aoTELER ANpFAULKNER.

These distinguished Congressional
Candidates, gave to our citizens on
Tuesday last a rare oratorisal treat,
which put our people at once to taking
about "old times" aud the great men
who used to regale the sovereigns.
Both gentlemen acquitted themselves
with decided ability. Mr.. Boteler LED
off in an address of one hour, Mr.: r.,
followed in one of an hour and hail.
and Mr.. Boteler closed in half an hour
We can not pretend to give the points
made by either gentleman, and VIII con
tent ourselves by expressing the very
decided opinion, that if the two were
running the race without any outside
interference, Mr.. B. would drive oy ,r-
resisfibie arguments hundreds OF Mr..
F's. best friends from bis support Mr.:
Boteler declared that if the Radical
Convention at Cranberry Summit should
nominate a candidate, he would not
stand between the two millstones to be
crushed, but would withdraw, and let
the two nominees have the field to them
selves.
We very much prefer Mr.. b. and be-
lieve that if they had an untrammeled
opportunity to express ii, he would
prove to be by all odds the peoples
choice
AS we may have to support Mr.. +.
we forbear TO comment upon the dis
cussion, but we again enter our protest
against these meddlesome nominating
Conventions, which without first ascer-
tanning tbs peoples wishes, force them
either to support very unacceptable
democrat, or allow Republican to so
to Congress.
Heaven only knows how this nomi,
mating botch is to be remedied, but II
after all the Piedmont Convention has
done, and profssssd, they could not give
us better leader, we think they had
better retire from the nominating bust
ness The leader is experienced enough,
if you go by the number of the stand
ards he has followed, and the facility
with which he exchanges one for the
other but when he dies, there is going
to be trouble at the funeral, for he has
insisted that in that trying hour, he
must and ,cW have each of those flags
as winding sheets WHAT mixture
Josephs coat of many colors would
be fool to 1.-The fixins Mr.. +. wonld
be Mound up in.-.BoerSfeld Courier
and .4drertiser.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-09-12
OUR TROU BLES.

Trouble generally springs more from
imaginary than real causes. 1t is too
often the offspring Of dissatisfied spir-
it, disappointed ambition or jealous
heart. The poor worker who is compell-
ed to labor from morn till night, and
even then procures only scapty sub
sistence for his little home flock is In
clined to murser at what he terms the
dispensations OF cruel fate, especially
when he compares his circumstances
with those of the pampered faYorites OF
fortune, who have paatail homes, fancy
equipases and the privilege ofiuXnrous
idlcress. The poor girl looks upon the
fine apparel and social elevation of the
wealthy with envy. and considers her
lot anything but pleasant Though 1t
has been taught different for ages, ye;
it is most difficult thing to convince
these people that money and grandeur
luIS1leSS HdSt UOI wv Wv
ments of happiness nOr contentment.
Experience never fails to teach this fact.
Men will toll and sweat and by selt-de-
NAL will secure wealth; but they inyar-
iably realize its emptiness Of any thing
likereal JOY. Itis'very harrassing to have
obligations which cannot be promptly
met and be compelled often to have
reasonable wishes which cannot be
gratifed; but these are the special trou-
bles which springs from being poor.
Money, it is true, could alleviate these,
and thus the conviction is easily formed,
that contentment only lies in money.
In order to endeavor to sustain the ta--
lacv of such conviction, We will VEN
ture the assertion that the wealthy are
not really as happy as the poor, Wealth
briggs care, responsibility and selfish
ness; it frequently instils lordly feel
ing which shuts out from the heart all
tender sensibilities, and substitutes
spirit of grasping after power and In
creased means that makes one q stranger
TO contentment. The grandeur of home
becomes stale, idleness becomes irksome,
and money itself becomes source OF
incessant annoyance. The stiff and I'M
necessary refinements of wealth beget
mutual indifference, and the doors OF
the heart are closed and ware almost a
funeral badge.
The poor man too has his troubles,
arising mostly from his wants. These
are simple and reasonable, and it takes
but little to satiate them. His little
home flock is his wealth. The smile of
his wife i. mors precious than the gilt
ter of a diamond, and the merry voices
Of his children are richer than the mu
sic of a piano. Outside of his cottge he
has no interests, no cares.
Workers, you are rich in the posses
sion of health, and the love of your
home flock. Your tolls will be all the
sweeter with the peace aud contentment
which are within your reach. Don't
envy the rich because a shadow may
float around you; but cultivate your
hearts and cause to blossom there the
noble sentiment that says, Thy will
be done"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-09-12
IAN OLD LINE WIG.

FEARFUL CAsuALIrY-On Monday
last, the authorities attempted To clean
out an old well-one of the first dug mt
the Satworks--for the purpose OF using
the water. 1t is between 250 and 300
feet deep. a colored man named
Brown was let down in bucket, but
being overcome 10y "bad air" fell out Of
the bucket and was drowned. Billy
Beatty, another colored man, volunteered
to go down TO his rescue, when he also,
refused to be tied in the bucket, shared
like fate. a young Ilisbman, whose
name we have not learned, volunteered
to &c. down, aud being tied in the buck
ct, descended and found one Of the col
ored men. who was drawn out, but he
could not find the other. The gas had
some effect upon the white man, but he
sustained no serious injury. We un-
derstand that the casualty produced
great excitement about the Works.
1t is but due, in this simple announce
ment, to note the heroism OF the Irish
man, a total stranger, who volunteered
to go down under the appalling circuui-
stances. Mr. Palmer had offered a
hundred dollars 10 any one who would
descend TO rescue the two eolored men.
but he refused to take it.-.4bingdon
TIgmian.
In the Territory of Wyoming the
Democrats have elected their Delegates
TO Congress.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-09-12

DS~CoUNrY CoURr.-The September
(triaD term Of the Jefferson County
Court will commence on Monday, the
2lst instant. Justices John +. Smith
and Basil Avis, with the President,
compose the Court The following are
the jurors drawn for the term:
Barney Lloyd, Joseph E. Bell, Jno.
Jackson, b. F. Harrison, Benjamin
Berner, o. G. Mix, George W. Cut
shaw, George North, John I. Cowley,
Thomas Cockrell, John w. Steel,
Raleigh Moler, Jas. Lee Griggs, John
Keplinger, Thomas Lakeland, John II.
Howard, David Farnsworth, (. IL.
Chambers, J. J. Hilleary, Daniel Moler,
Jr., James NJ. Johnston, w. B. Danils,
George w. Snyder, Thomas johnson,
w. j. Moler, David Longerbeam, X.
L. Osbourn, James w. Beller, Joshua
Cavalier, Jacob Moler.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-09-12

sSg- BIG FIsH.-We learn that a few
days ago, while the hands at Knots
Stone Quarry, along the Potomac, a
short distance below town, were at
work they observed in the waters of the
Potomac a considerable "hare up OF
the water. The hands went to the
''scene Of distress when they observed
bass fish, which they caught In Its
struggle, trying to swallow cat fish.
The prongs of the cat fish had become
fastened in the gills Of the bass, and it
could not release itself, after having
tried to swallow the cat fish, head fore
most When captured the bass meas
ured 81 inches in length, and the cat
fish IL inches in length. This proves
that the bass is very destructive to all
othsr species Of fish; and that this bass
undertook too big contract, and in
other words ousrgiPpsd himself:
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-09-12

MURDER IN LouDoUN CoUNrY.-Pas-
sengsrs by the Leesburg train, this
morning, report that Mr.. Joseph Nc
Farland, a merchant at Gum Spring,
Loudoun county, was shot and killed
there yesterday afternoon by J. w.
Golden, blacksmith, of that place. 1t
is understood that previous difficulty
had existed between the parties about
some wood which Mcfarland had or
dered Golden not to cut. Yesterday after
noon, while Mcfarland was milking
his cows, Golden approached and shot
him.-.4!er. Gazetie, l7lh.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-09-12
AN OPEN LITTER.
To THE EDIroRs OF THE FREE Pass


A Henry Clay Whig"-like YOUR
selves l was shocked at an imputation,
coming from the Democratic nominee
for Congress in this District, who re-
minded your readers in commuuica-
ton, addressed to you,a month or so
ago. that he had also been a ''Henry
CLAY Wing" He said the old whig
party had publicly repudiated its prin-
ciples, Sought an alliance with its enc
mics" and had dwindled down into
'mere sectional organization. There
upon, or about that period Tin 1852 or
1852 be adds, he left it and joined the
Democratic Party and has since, he
says, seen nothing in its principles to
disapproye Why he, too, should have
deserted his old whig principles, he
does not explain.
You published that communication
with no adverse comment, and now en-
dor that nominee Ibid not attach my.
self 10 tbs democratic Conservative
party after the war to advance Wing
Principles, nor, | suppose did any
Democrat do SO TO advance Democratic
Principles. IL was formed on 10 such
basis. Hence there is 10 occasion to
discuss the questions that divided the
old parties. But, | imagine there is
enough of pride LETT in the members Of
both of those former organizations, TO
disire TO preserve their good names
from the reproach of treachery TO their
principles am not too young TO know
that the Wing Party was never traitor
TO Henry Clay or his principes-much
less at the date when Charles James
Faulkner left it, How far a man who
could prefer such an accusation 10 say
nothing of bis past political character
and conduc,-deseryes 10 be sustained
even by those belonging to the party
that nominated him-ls for the unlram-
melled consideration OF its individual
members.
They will not forget, too, that having
bid defiance 10 conventional nomina-
ton, in announcing thas he was can
didaie, but not saying subject TO its
decision, he yet, subsequently and most
actively, embarked in canvass of the
counties of this district and even adj
dressed meetings held to appoint Dele
gates TO the conyention-with view OF
securing the nomination. This system
of forestaHing party action-which had
its origin with him in this district, more
than twenty years ago-and which IS
fraught with such mischief TO party
presents another consideration for those
who, q; the polls, are to pass upon the
claims of candidates.
You advocate Mr.. Faulkner's election
because of his ability, his energy, his
experience and his wealth But no
tice that you have nothing 10 say upon
the subject of his political trust worth
ness On that important point you are
as silent as the grave; as well YOU may
be when it is remembered that the ill .
of the old Family Journal for the last
five and twenty years are filled with
truthful comments upon Mr.. Faulkncrs
public course and character, which 10
say the least Of them are in startling
contrast with tho unqualified common
dations mot 10 call them flatteries)
which you now lavish so freely upon
the self same Charles James Faulkner.
can such things be, aud overcome us
like summers cloud without our
special wonder ? Yours, Truly,
IAN OLD LINE WIG"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-09-12
TIE NEXT QUEEN OF THE Turf
The trnttino mare Lula, not Lulu, Is

The Mkt QUEEN OF THE IDRF.-
The trotting mare Lula, not Lulu, rs
commonly spelled, the property OF Mr..
Harker, of Kentucky, is the latest ons
to break the tventies and secure a rec
ord among the 'teens." AT Rochester,
New York, on Tuesday last, in the 2:24
purse, she made the third heat in
l.O7 "a, coming home from the halt
mile in l.O7 3-4, and making a losing
break in the first halt. Such perform
ance places Lula at once in the first
flight OF the trotting turf. Lula Is
bay, standing fifteen hands one inch, OF
blood like appearance, and one whose
conformation has always impressed US
with the idea that she was possessed OF
great power aud endurance. She was
sired by Alexander's Norman, he by the
Morse horse, her dam being thorough
bred mare. Trotting under the name
of Jennie Perry, she several years since
made record of 2.27 IA in Kentucky.
Previous to becoming the property OF
Mr.. Harker, she was owned by Col.
West, of Georgetown, Kentucky, who
sold her about three years ago, when
she was brought East and placed in the
hards of John Lovett, who then trained
for Harker. Under his hand Lula did
not make much progress, and after her
poor performance at Springfield last fall
all of Dir. Harker's horses were transfer
red to the care of Mr.. Charles Green.
But few days after this change Lula
trotted at Prospect Park, on September
90, in 2.24 l-2, that being her last ap-
pearance previous to her race at Cieve-
land
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-09-12

TOURNAMENT AT GERARDsrowN. As
was anticipated the grand prize tourna-
ment at Gerardstown last Saturday was
an entire success. We arrived on the
grounds about / A. NJ. and found
already gathered there a very large
number of the citizens, young and old,
not only of old Berkeley, but from
neighboring counties. The ora,or
of the day, Mr.. A. K. Pendleton,
of Winchester, was introduced and de-
livered one of the most eloquent char
ges to the assembled knights that it
was ever our pleasure to listen to. After
the address, some twenty-five knights
entered the lists and CALAMITY conten-
ded for the prizes and honors After
most spirited contest, in which was dis
PLAYED the finest Craftsmanship we ever
saw, the first prize, an elegant riding
saddle, and the honor of browning the
Queen, was awarded to our young
friend, Chas. w. Nc Kown, Knight of
"Silver Skies, who bestowed it upon
Miss Josephine Morgan. The next
prize was carried off by Master Johnny
French, Knight of ''Glenwood,' but
one of the best riders in the country,
and he led forth Miss Mollie Vanmeter,
of Martinsburg, as 1st Maid Of Honor.
Mr.. John Morrow, Knight of "Back
Greek" CALAMITY granted Miss Jennie
Barney the honor of being End Maid.
Master Clearance Hollis, Knight of "Am-
sterdam," although having received a
hard fall from his horse early in the
day, yet nothing daunted, bravely won
the last prize, and crowned Miss \.
Snapp 3rd Maid of Honor. After the
fitting the knights were marshalled
near the platform and the coronation
ceremonies concluded by Mr.. P. in
brief but ornate sentences. Dinner was
then announced, and everything that
could tempt the palate was there in
abundance. The rest Of the evening
was taken up by pleasant tete a-tetes
and tripping the fantastic. "-.ha'tins-
burg S'attsman.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-09-12

FoRrY YEARS EXPERIENCE have
tested the virtues of DR.. Wistars Bal
sam of Wild Cherry, and it is now
generally acknowledge to be the best
remedy extant for pulmonary and lung
diseases; embracing the whole range
from slight cold to settled consump-
ton. Were it not for its merits, it would
long since have ''died, and made no
sign.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-09-12

nSr 1t is rumored that the Republi-
can Convention at Cranberry Summit
on the 9th inst, nominated Ex-senator
Wiley, Of Morgantown, for Congress.
If this be so and Mr.. Wiley shall &C
cept the nomination, we are authorized
to state that Mr.. Boteler will at once
retire from the canvass.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-09-12

ES REMovAL-Mr.I |. w. Chapilne
has removed his store to the corner
room of Moulder's corner, formerly oc-
cupied by Mr.. L. Z. Etchison. Mr.
Chapline has large stock of Boots,
Shoes, Notions, sc. Call and see his
splendid stock.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-09-12

pz1r Bio TURrLE.-We understand
that on Monday last. Mr.. Thomas r.
Line of this town observed two large
Turtles fighting in the water near the
banks of the Potomac river opposite
this place. He captured the smallest
one which weighed over 20 pounds.
The other, which was much the largest,
made his escape.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-09-12

ny- Our SHooLs.-Shepherd College
opened on Monday last, with over one
hundred students, and the other schools
in town commenced with their usual
number. Mr.. Latimer continues in the
upper Free School, and Mr.. J. D. Fay
man takes charge of the lower School.
Miss Mamie Rightatine has a private
school for Young children.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-09-12
rg CASpIDArE.-It will be seen b,

mr CASpIDArE.-It will be seen by
. card in this issue that at the soliclta-
ton of many persons throughout the
comfy. James T. Reed, Esq, ofHarPer 8
Ferry. has consented to become can
didate fol the Legislature. Mr.. Reed
is practical business man, of excellent
INDICTMENT. watchful in the interests OF
the people of the county, and if elected
will make a worthy and able represen-
tatiye.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-09-12

Bay" Several shares by the building
Association will be offered at public sale
on Monday evening, September II, at
the Council Room, at 7 o'clock, at 6
per cent. Persons wishing to borrow
money will attend the sale.