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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1874-09-03
Letter From Mason County.

We take the following, vrittca by .
Mason County correspondent of the Char.
lesion Courier, from that paper:
Editors Courier:
1 notice by the Kanawha Chronicle and
West Virginia Journal, tha. .be "oa
man. Hall Chat is the "Hon." JOhu,
"Cd." John. aud "MNj" john, of Ma
son county, is out as an Independent
Radical. Grant candidate for Representa-
tive 70 Congress from the Third Congress
ional District, with about as much chance
of being elected. as has A. /. Boreman, Of
being Returned to the United States Sen
ate. Hon" John Hall in bis address.
is indeed. very plausible, and one would
judge from reading it, that no one else in
the District has the brains, the ability, or
is in deep enough sympathy with the Gov
ernuent q. Washington to represent our
people.
After a careful reading Of his address,
together with the comments Of the Kama.
wha papers that endorse him. we cannot
but call it "too thin." for this age Of prog
ress. He (Hall. talks about the posi-.
tons be has held. as ifhe has been called
to them, against biz inclination aud wish
cs, BY the. unanimous sentiment Of the
people, when the truth is. be has never
held position Of honor. trust or profit,
that he has not sought, wire worked.
schemed and intrigued to get. And If be
has held the positions be names, what
great thing or things has be accomplished
for the people Of West Virginia, Of the
Third District. of the Kanawha Valley,
or even of Mason county? lie. him tell.
If be can. l. is true that be was mem
Der Of the Constitutional Convention
even President Of it-that organized and
erected this State, ba. DO more is due him
for West Virginia being an independent
State. than to hundreds Of o,hers in West
Virginia to-day, yet be would lead the
people to believe, that to him, and him
alone, is all the honor due for having Or
gauized the State .ofsWcst Virginia. Mr..
Hall. however, fails to tell the "dear' peO-
pie that as'Pre,ident of the Constitutional
Convention he vas forced to resigu bis
60
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1874-09-03
SECRET SOCIETIES.

SECEET SOUIETIES.
Masonic -Minturn Lodge No ~, A. e. and
A. ~, meets on the lst and third Tuesdays OF
each mouth. C. SHREWSBURY, Secretary.
: 10. .o.,F.-The Point Pleasant Lodge Na
So, ,L;e. o. F.. meets every Thursday night,
nj Fishers Hall.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1874-09-03
DR.. JOHN W. AYLoR,
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON,

Noerz OF THIRTEEN, WA.
RBENG a reyalargradaate Of The University
ID Of Virginia, and having permanently 10
Gated at the Yoath Of Thirteen for the 'pract.
ice Of his profession, he hopes that by strict
attention 10 business 10 merit the patronage oil
the public. lapsil II, ls73-ly.
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PHYSICIANS.
DIR. L.F. CAMPBELL,
Physician and sarseou,
Point Pleasant. Wtst Ia.

,lsTISG located permanently at Point
IL Pleasant offers his professional services
toshe;cilizens Of the town and. vicinity. He
hhafsby strict attention to business. 10 merit
q Aiidsalss 81 de- srsRpa,,onage he las
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JOHN w. ENGLISH,
at Law,

-AOOV1 ANOy GU 0eg W.
WILL practice in the Courts Of Mason Put.
w nam and Jackson Counties, and in the
Court OF Appeals Of West Virginia.
Address, Point Pleasant, Mssca county,
West Va. ot6ce in the 0ous. House.
dec. l9, ls72-ly.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1874-09-03
G.. Il. B. MOORE,
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON,

Poryr PLEASANT, WEST Va.
OFFERS his professional services to the reo.
| ole Of Point Pleasant and vicinity. All
ca !. promptly attended 20.
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DR.. s. G. SH A \

Dr.. G. SHAW,
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON
fp,ENDERS his professional services TO the
public. Callsfrom the country promptly
attended to. Office, corner Main and Thyd
Streets, in his new building opposite Pres6yte'
RAN Church p5-ly.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1874-09-03

aspEsS:R. RaRBEk. WV. p, sEME.
DIS. g4RBEE G. NE1LE. :
Office, on Main Street,
POINT PLEASANT, " Va.
DRoNPT attention given professional calls.
whether day or night
lFDr. Barbcc or DR.. ..Neaie. one or the other,
may at all times be found in thef Office.
mch 2l-3m.
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.ATToRNEYs:

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81. aEpaicx. Y. s.: cSgch.
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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-08-01
Grand Gift Concert.
= GOO 90 20 81.

The Valley Educational Society, composed oi
men of the highest personal character. will hold q
Grand Gilt Concert at EdiuJurg, Shenandoah
County, Virginia on the
FWrEsNrH Day or SrrrEvnrn, 1874,
atwhich time aud place. they will distribute Five
Thousand Seven Hundred and Sxty-seven Gifts
20 Ticket folders. The nett proceeds 10 be ap
piled 20 building enc or more Public School
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-08-01

VIM. Bailey. A. J. Pannell, A. N. Adams Alon-
20 Loring. jas. F. Barnes. Jos. II. Woodward
Or. VIM. j. Bates, Henry Stamm, Thos. Hughes
TgNHlS Company having been fully organized, is
now prepared to take risks at fair rates on
Buildings of all kinds. Merchandise, Manuiactu,
ring Establishments. Furniture, Steamboats, and
Carroes on The Western Rivers and Lakes; also u
issue perpetual policies on Dwellings and stores
This Company being composed mostly OF our lead
ing business men, recommends itself 20 the favor
able consideration of the insurng public, and so
licits their patronage.
~ attended 10 at the Office Of GEO. +. CORDELL
a CO., Agents at Charlestown. Jefferson Co. W. V.
Y c. AnrHCE, Secretary,
W. II. AGNEw, Asst Sec'y.
WM. BAILEY. President.
ALoNzo LouING. Vice President
November II, ls69-tf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-08-01
DIR. ]. walkers California Vim


DIR. ]. Walkers California VIM
egar BitterS are purely Vegetable
preparation, made chiefly from the native
herbs found on thelOwer ranges OF the SER
"a Nevada mountains of California, the
medicinal properties of which are extract
ed therefrom without the use of Alcohol.
The question IS almost daily asked, 'Nhet
Is the cause of the unparalleled success OF
VINEGAR BrrrERs?" Our answer IS, that
: they remove the cause of disease, and the
natient RECEIVERS his health. They are the
great blood purifier and life-glving prln-
ciDle. q perfect Renovator and lnvigorator
of the system. Never before in the history
of the world has q medicine been COM
pounded possessing the remarkable quail
tiles of VINEGAR BITTRRs in healing the sick
of every disease man Is heir to. They are
Gentle Purgative as well as q Tonic, rellev-
ING Congestion or Inflammation OF the
Liver and Visceral Organs, IN Bilious Dis
cases.
Ifmen will enjoy good health, let
4hom nee ~, Vr,re.n BrrrERs as a medicine,
and avoid the use Of alcoholic sumulants
in every form.
No Person cam take these RitterS
according to directions, and remain long
unwe1, provided their bones are not de
stroyed hy mineral poison or other means,
and vital organs wasted beyond repair.
Grateful Thousands proclaim VINE
CAR BrrTrEs the most wonderful lnyigor-
ant that ever sustained the sinking system.
Bilious. Remiitent, and Inter
r,ittent FeYeVS. which are so prevalent
oh,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-08-01
Tho Lntc Pnnic

Is OVER. Ard in its trail led Good Prices for
! Produce. We positively refuse longer 70 take
Panic Excuses ia payment Of bills now largely
overdue. They are too thin. and DON; meet the
issue. Your accounts are made up and now ready
for settlement. and delay or failure 70 comply
promptly win tend 20 give you trouble, as bills
due must be settled az 0uce-as We have engage
ments 20 meet TRISSELL d LUCAS.
Arril IS, 1874.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-08-01
NOTICE.

III. persons receiving freight NJ the Charles
I town Derot. on after November LET, instant
vii be required 20 pav freight and charges az toe
Station before removal Of goods. This rule Is inn
peratiye and will be observed IN OIL cases
Nov. 1873. j. D. STARRY, Agent.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-08-01

The property gifts will be purchased y the Cor
poraturs az the prices above named ~ the drawer
shall So desire. and the Cash be promptly paid by
the treasurer on the day specified.
Bear In mind that no ticket is recognized 40 the
drawing unless the coupon bearing the duplicate
number has been returned 20 the secretary with
the price-one dollar.
The distribution of gifts will commence 10 days
after drawing and continue months IL necessary
to compieteit
Money mus, be forwarded By Registered letter,
Post0ice order, Express or Draft on solvent Bank.
The proportion OF Gifts % the numbered tickets
is larger than ever offered. and affords the best
proof that the management desire 20 make only a
small legitimate profit for the purpose set forth,
and not 60 offer a grand lottery swindie.
The Corposators are J. j. Stoneburner, John
A. Sauin. j. c. Mcdonald. VIM. J. Diugcs, Dr..
d. ". Prescott. DR.. =. Bcew, Joseph Conner, j..
D. Milligan, James y. Swami and George W.
Koontz.
President, D. W Prescott; Treasurer, John A.
Saum; Secretary, J. N. Milligan.
Address al communications 10 the secretary at
Edinburg, Shenandoah County, Virginia
REFERENCES.
The management respectfully refer 10 the fol-
loving gentlemen Tor any testimony a. % the
character OF the corporat0rs. and their ability 10
meet all obligations: Hon. John T. Harris VI. c.
Harrisonbufg, Va; DR.. :. il. Moaett, :. Senator,
d.: Gen. j. II. Williams. Mem. Log. Winchester;
Col. !. ". K. Moore, Mem. Leg, Mt Jackson I;
Gen. G. :. Meem, state Senator, do; Judge II.
c. Allen. Woodstock, Va; Capt. II. II. Riddle
berger. Mem. Leg. do; Judge Geo. Rye. tx state
Treasurer. Edinburg, Va; n. X. Trout, Mayor,
stanton Va: Moses Walton, Esq, Pres. Shen.
County Bank. Woodstock Va; J. g. Meem, Esq;
Pres. New Market Bank OF Virginia, New Market,
Virginia
an orders flr tickets addressed 10 the secretary
at Edinburg, Va. will receive prompt attention.
Correspondents should write their address 10
full in the most legible hand 70 avoid mistakes.
Agents wanted in every city, town, village and
neighborhood.
The drawing viii take place in grove near Ed
iuburg on the dav above named.
May 30, ls74-3m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-08-01
TOnSOrial.

TFNHE undersigned are in charge of The
SHAVING AND HAIR DRESSING SA-
LOON no the - Mountain View Hotel" Harpers
Ferry and viii give diiigent attention 20 business
with ,bc hope Of pleasing al who max call upon
Us GRIMES d JACKSON.
Harrers Forrr, Jane H. 1874.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-08-01
Notice.

HAVING recently suffered considerably from
fires in Ny woods on ~, lands on the Iasr
side of the Shenandoah river. originating from
tresspasscs hY luntsmcn. and having now put
chased of Mrs, Mckeviti her "kose HIM. md
d" Mountain" tracts Of land date Chaplain the
latter tract stretching from near my Sheelor Guar
~ along the river neatly TO Bulls fsus,' era
neen much trcsspasscd upon, hereby give public
notice that am determined o. prosecute all who
Hereafter oierd by tressFassiug on any Of my
bands. WIN. LUCAS.
March Q. 1871
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-08-01
Gro gETRTCAL STAIR VA Us,
PElalY ITST8lBGB GlAFIIY.
wheeling. w. Va.
DIRECTORS.

capt. 5000,
With Privilege of increasing the same to $780, coo
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-08-01

= ENGLISH 0mcluiine Grammar. Compost
I'll p. Literature and ll,cutiou.
= G.oeraphy ana History .Aucieu, and Mod.
lu1
3. Latin.
q. Greek.
D. French.
o. German
9. spanish
s. Pure Mathematics.
g. Natural Sciences.
On. Surveying aud Civil Engineering.
lI Mechanical. Architectural and Frcc.land
/ Drawing.
NLIhpD Uf iNNlht IiiNN.
The method OF BOO ur'i1r, in a.l instances. Will
aiH at thorough mental josephine ana W,ti'.ci1-
| so c-.iure' caieiN..' a'.l'hS = ,lem ""tn Ie,
SUITS only ln si'Nhs lue miuu Win uHcAI'"lNl"
rules anu facts.
Haminaii lions. h"ih "iii.n @ht o'aL WIN ''
h..' 10 zoe micol' aho 'l'.e OF t"' session u'-
H-u o., tests oi c'cu ".t gross ana at'ain.
Ht.ls. tle r,sut"i which wall DE communicated
/ Cd ih- tf.nt or m o'4n.
Records ST.. daily standing are Kept. and month
! is reports l'iNA 'et' On aren't "' 8 N'i0 i"l'
DISCIPLINE.
Ih. Discipline of tbc school is based upon the
.-aIuje authority of tHc teacher. aud the uuqucs-
Uorirc respect and ob, diercc oi the pupil
Whist ihis s. demanded Of alI the con. tsut eff
orc IS made i' foster se.-rup'ct and .itgovcrn-
m.rt and to cultivate public .ent'menti In the
Nr.t-. boL,.s.,,l ,..l..of of sfudr viii n,+ b,
fNa
Ner,,..l yr,s, rvor,l. Fl. ,.l-.v,d IN Dr., rorri-
/ aim. ,i'r bo ,..t,i...l ,r' ,t..ci,.l
..,,.,.,..
"i'' 'N',
i.e iin,ll"t "df mace Uatlin- ,Dc business "'
,s Hc. q. o c..iNs qua1-e ,l'"n .", his "o'A 10 "
S,S r. i-,;,.,..t,, . ,.,o,,;, o,d M, ,,,..
/ .i. ,;, ,.,.. u, ,i. i;I,.t ,.,s,tic. ,.t i,is
rr.r siam NJ u,-b.,t 1b.,r,.'., b.c.,g.s tb.
Assistant Coz the following session. he holds a
dig inma MS Associate OF Kings College London,
which rank. 6,st among the Colleges composing
tbe University of London. aud hoiJ, testimonials
/ from cu lucut men connected with said College.
'l.tIs one from 'H, gaze pF' Il; W. 'i''',I'
/ iaie President %. Che Royal Society. hc MAS cd1-
ttiOa ia 'mtnl lltii'u, t' attending hls cole
I.-r course. and siy1As ana writes VITA facility
tue German and French languages, thu, ai'laing
iacIi'it, rarely offered Tor obtaining knowledge
'. il,sr languages. now become so important NOT
only 81, elements oi hotiai education p"' Ion bus
ines pu posses
boAhplN0.
H"loers Oh the number ut twelve VIII b' re-
rec. ieDd into jhe family uf the Principal They
viii bcurI.r hi, immediate supervision and con-
tro With hi, assistance. and guidance in their stu
Die. aud sui i.ct to such rules and regulations as
will best cont bu, % thai- moral aud iutelectu-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-08-01

NATIONAL Hand Corn Planters for sale by
Jas. LAW. HOOFF.
April . 1874.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-08-01
TERMS C4SH

Is Persons desiring further innrma'ir
win De accommodated by calling on Tie sob-
>.rber BASIL AVIS,
Jolly II. lS74-4t. Trustee.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-08-01
McSHERRY HOUSE,
Queen Street, No. Is,
MARTINSBUBG, WEST VIRGINIA.


THE undersigned respectfully announces u the
public thar a. has purchased and fitted up IN
tie most comfortable ard convenient manner. the
large brick building formerly occupied by J. j..
". Baker, on Queen street, and BE- Is nov prepar-
cd TO accommodate, ~ THE BEST STYLE, the
travelling public, transient and permanent board
crs.
HIS TABLE will always be supplied with the
best the market affords. and meals viii be served
n all hours. day or night.
HIS BAR viii be furnished with the BEST and
PUREST LIQUORS that can be obtained. Old
Whistles, Brandies and Wines are a speciality Of
his House. Choice Scgars always on hand.
HIS STABLES viii be under the supervision Of
careful ostlcrs.
HACKS will run daily 10 the Depot TO convey
guests % aud from the House free OF charge.
II is the purpose Of the proprietor % make the
McSherry House
FIRST CHA SIS HOTEL,
and nothing shall be left undone Tor the comfort
Of guests. JAS. ii. McShEkkl,
MAY p, 1873. Proprietor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-08-01
REMOVED.
The Confectionery Store
ASD
BAKERY

ar the undersigned has been removed n the
I house recently vacated By the Misses Ware.
corner Of Main and West streets. where be will
NUTS and in fact everything common 70 a Con
fectionery establishment Also. constantly on
hand. FRESH BREAD. He viii make to order
Cakes II every description, lee Cream, DC 1t
will be the pleasure Of the subscriber to please bis
customers, and to that end no endeavors will be
RENTED. Respectfully,
April u, 1873. HENRY DUNN.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-08-01
ono FsricISEXouSc and Lot.

Being the whole OF Lot u. Block 3, Camp HIN.
uarrcrs Ferry orcsaid, and Que moiet' of Lot
$50. 10. 90 same Block the first %. which was nur-
chased by tbe said Jeremiah Fuss from the United
Stat.. at th..lic e. land $40 Uaeper's FERRY. made
bv order OF President of the United States. by
anpsaisemeut aud at public auction, on the istaud
2nd September. 1852. thc other i. G. the moietv
ol Lotll. adj ming said Let -. was purchased
nom Martin Lease, by Deed dated 1850. du.y &C.
corded among the same records oi said county
D I..ff
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-08-01

Just received so Sacks Ground Alum ard Fine
~ Salt. which wewiii EXCHANGE FOR WOOD
or sell Tor Cash. az the Warehouse IN our Coal and
Wood Yard. WASHINGTON d LIPPlTT.
October I. 1873.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-08-01
SAID LOTS

On Saturday, August Is, Isl
All O'Clock, a. NJ. in front of the Mouutai'
Wow Ilolel. In said unper.s Ferry.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-08-01

NEW ORLEANS MOLAssEs. for Baking. fol
y sale By g. W. =. KEARSLEY.
December 20. 1873
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-08-01
BLACIl@1TETuTNG


Let me say just here bring 10 YOUR machines
early. My engagements afc such that timeis pre-
cous. d. viii also putin Iron Cogs when broker
out. Those bee put ia last year gave entire salts
faction.
TO THOSE WORKING STEAM ENGINES.
he viii pack Piston and other Rods; set Slide
Valves and put bier in proper beat; kc-Babit
Bearings: put in Set Screws; make and repair
Keys and GIBBS; adjust Quarter Boxes; ret up
Rings 90 follower head Repair Valves; connect
Pipes; caulk Flucs, &C.. and many other repairs
highly necessary ior The mining Of the same.
evil aiso pot mp ihe Common ar the Force
Pump lIroa in Ci-terns.
Hard study and experience for the last fifteen
years havc made BIN equal with the tines lie
expresses himself thankful for The patronage Of
Jefferson Derkelcy and Clarke, anc now wants 10
give 20 good Old Jefferson his be-; talent and time.
Terms satisfactory.
n. D.. Having permanently located. il il ny
intention Co do Stfaie hUorward and Honest Bus
ncss, and make liberal deductions for The Cash.
y. HENRY NOLkND,
Charlcstown May 10. ls73-tf Machinist.
esc-A No. ] SMITH WANTED.
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$4,000 IN GEFTs

will be distributed rs follows:
GIFT consisting of Two New and Elegant
Houses with Good lots and all necessary out
buildings. in the town. s. 600.
Git oi the Masonic Hall 1000.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-08-01
ETEEE G3S.
Testimonial Ion Trnstccs.


V"--I-7I " =. q = y ~ I"17-
r, U'n. r. Eoj'-. Ia:
Str:-As Trustees otthe Charlestawn Academy.
wc desire 90 express our entire appreciation %.
your management oft the Academy during the past
year. aud especially our appreciation of YOUR
discipline and diligence which has resulted in a
zeal and thorCughncss IN your pupils rarely seen
IN any school.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-08-01
OH. YESl on. YESl

HANING taken ont license AZ Auctioneer,
/ 4 would inform The people 81 Jefferson that I
am prepared g. cry sales. &C.. az The shorfestn no.
tice and upon Reasonable terms, ard invite the
orders Of those having property 70 dispose Of at
Public Auction.
DANIEL HEFFLEBOWER.
Rppon. September 81, lsl3-Cm.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-08-01
MORE RAIN!

DRESENTS for every one, to be found st
Dee. 20 1873. GEO. T. LIGHT
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Groceries ! Groceries ! I!
NEW ApYrRTIsEMENT.

y " = y IN ] y I4Ili IN
!. HrHgY NoIiyn, ItcriSIsr.
HAYING erected Shops az .hc foot Of Weftst.
1 K opposite thc Ton Gate, Chariestown for The
purpose OF conducting general line Of business,
REPAIRING
Threshiug Machines. Keepers. Mowers. Buggy
Kakes, Wheat Drills Shelters, Straw Cutters,
IlnWs. IarinNs Ac.. ard
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1874-08-14
Why Catharine Sedgwick Ne,sr M,
ried.

The love story Of Catharine Selss..,
who wrote OF such Ideal passions IN M,
novels, forty and fifiy years ago, IA, b,n
Tor The first time given 10 thu world \,
the columns OF the Pittsfield Eagle. Mj..
SsSigwick was the Hover Of peculiarly
intellectual family, many of who's. in,.In.
bers won distinguished names ia yariou,
ilelds. and Hope Leslie. with IL snc....
sors, have rendered her place IN American
literature secure. Her home in stool
bridge. her native place. where she ,li,,
not many years ago, was long a social AMI
intellectual center, and she was surround.
ell by most reyerent friendship and attn.
ton. a sIngularly even. placid life her.
seemed; and YET she had her romano.
Her brother Theodore. son OF the eminent
judge OF the same name. was lawyer m
Albany when the century was Young ami
his partner. Iiarmanus Blocker. naturally
became acquainted with the brilliant
young writer. and AN engagement fol.
lowed. Mr.. Blocker was Of one OF the OH
Dutch families Of the knickerbocAer CITY
a man or wealth, culture. and high char.
acter. but OF colder and less impression
BILE nature than his bctrothed. In Nj,
reading. therefore, the ardent affection,
she portrayed between the lovers of on.
OF her romanceS startled him. H. -tOpT-,l
10 ask himself IL this were what he w.
expected 10 feel. The result of has s.lt
examination was a letter, telling her thai.
IL the love she had so wildly depict.,l
should b. exacted from him. he feit thai
he could never respond 10 the demand
he could never feel - exalted a sentiment
And the engagement between Harmanus
Blocker and Catharine Sedgwick WI.
broken. Mr.. Blocker. in his subsequent
residence IN Holland, a charge daffaire>.
met a young woman OF the country WIN
married him. then in his old age, AMI
made him a faithful wife their old man.
sion. spacious and overlooking the Hud-
son on one of the steep hills OF Albany.
still stands. Miss Sedgwick wa> unwel-
ded to her death.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1874-08-14

tiller became unmanageable, and the boat
drilled upon a sand-bar aud there grounded.
The flames frem the burning cotton spread
rapidly. and the passengers and crew were
compelled 10 take 10 the boats and escape
as best they could. Some Jumped over
board aud were drowned. and some were
burned 10 death or badly injured. There
were nearly one hundred persons on board
the boat, and il was supposed more than
twenty OF them were drowned. The origin
of the fire is not known. but IL is supposed
that a negro thief who was detected on the
boat some two weeks previous, and who was
known TO have taken passage on the last trip,
set frs othe cotton bales and cut the iiller
rope. IL is stated that he had made threats Of
revenge against the officers Of the boat.