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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-12-19
p@ VIcK's FLORAL GUIDE FOR lSI

@ VIcK's FLORAL GUIDE FOR 1873.
We have received the January mum.
Der Of this excellent and valuable pub
LEGATION. Every family should have
copy--price Is cents. See advertise
mens in this issue. Upon the subject
of the late Grasshoppcr Plague, MIR.
Wick says -
1t is sad that in this land people suffer
and even starvc for bread. That there
sbould be 4 lack of food in the fertile
West seems ~ strange as ii is sad. Ihat
hundreds and thousands in portions OF
Nebraska. Kansas Minnesota and Iowa,
will suffer and die before spring, from
want. without ail from abroad, Is true, rs
we know, not only from published re-
norris. bur from scores of private letters
from customers, now lying before me-
and from persons whom nothing but the
most urgent necessity would induce te
make known their personal wants.
Thousands of good, industrious people,
with the lalidable desire to make homes
for themselves and families, have taken
I'M land i'm the West. Removal, the pur-
chase of implements and Il little stock,
and the expense of living until crop Is
secured, usually cXhausts the resources
of these persons. They expect to endure
privations for q time, but with ordinary
success, a few years of trial ana endur-
ance usually place them IN comfortable
circumstances. Unfortunately the past
two wears swarms of g-assh1ppers have
swept away ut once the crops and hopes
Of these deserving people, while we nave
"bread enough and to spare.
We look at the pile of letters before US;
we have read every word OF the sad sto-
rics, from strong men, enduring women,
and suffering children, and would like 10
feed them all, but what can we do Tor so
many! Last year we supplied AL VINO
applied for seed. for half price, or no
price. No one, we think, was denied
This year the need il more serious.
Food is wanted to feed the hungry fam
lilies until crops can be grown. so, we
thought perhaps some of our customers
would help a little, if they knew an easy
way to forward funds. We therefore
propose to receive from our customers, or
others, whatever money they may appro-
pirate to this work, acknowledging the
receipt of all sums, and giving an account n
of its disposal, and will add FIVE HUN
DRIED DOLL. MRS "a our subscription to-
the amennt forwarded.
Early in the Spring seeds of all kinds
will be needed, for everything that can
sustain Life will be consumed. We Will
be glad to appropriate to this purpose any
money that may be sent us for this truly
God-like work, also adding FIVE Hun
DRIED DOLLARS to the fund.
If all of our two hundred thousand cut
toners. who can afford to do so, and who
have not had an opportunity to aid the
sufferers in any other way, will send us a
little, how much can be done to make sad
hearts happY.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-12-19

RW~ ACcEssloS.-On Sunday morn
ing last, the 18th instant, the Nj, Z.
Church South, added some ten new
members to their Church. Rev. a. ~.
p. Neel, the pastor, is jealous worker
in the Church, besides he is an able and
eloquent speaker, and is earnest in the
building up of Christ and his Kingdom.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-12-19

R" AccIDENr-Mr. George 1ontz,
an employee in the spoke and axe han
,lle factory, in this town, of Dir. Hart
zel, while engaged at work oil Tuesday
evening, slipped and fell, and while in
the act of catching himself from the
fall, he threw his hard upon the c;rcu-
lar saw, severely cutting lis forefnger
on the left hand. 1t was narrow es
cape from severiag bis whole hand.
DR.. Manning dressed the wound.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-12-19

BJ- BIC Strive learn that Hon.
ii. ii. Blackburn, Attorney at Law, of
Martinsburg, is now engaged in a suit
in Washington City, involving one hun
dred thousand dollars. We have not
learned who his clients are, or the ma
ture Of the case, but we will bet our
bottom dollar Mr.. Blackburn will be
the winner. He Is hard to beat, and
especially when one hundred thousand
dollars are at stake.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-12-19

s9 S. V. Il. R-The vexatious and
ill.atirised Injunction against the Shen-
andoah Valley Railroad Company has
been dissolved at last. The hands Of
the Company are now united, and its
Beard of Directors are permitted to
meet again toy tie transaction ct bust
ness.
Of course we are glad, as every good
citizen ought to be, at the termination
of the troublesome and expensive suit
which has so long delayed the con-
struc,ion of the Road, and which has
done quite as much injury, Gfnot more)
to the County as to the Company, with
out a particle of compromising benefit
to anybody, except the lawyers inter-
ested in the litigation.
Our readers will remember that we,
last spring, predicted this very result,
and now that the case has reached its
legitimate conclusion, the public have a
right to expect that the Company will
be allowed to 90 on with its important
work without any more needless and
annoying impediments from either the
Vaccinations os its avowed enemies, or
the maladroit interference of its pro-
fessed friends"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-12-19

nS- PASTOR CALtED.-At eongre-
gational meeting Of the First Reformed
Church, North Calvert ST., Baltimore,
held on Monday last, the 18th Instant,
Rev. J. r. Rossitcr, who has been pas
tor of the Reformed Church of this
town, during the last four years, was
unanimously elected pastor of that
Church. of which the Rev. L, r. Esch-
bach was late pastor.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-12-19

sT- There is n man in Boonsboro
who, when he goes out Cunning, car
ries his powder in his coat pocket, shot
in pants, caps in vest, wadding in his
boot legs-in fact his ammunition is
spread all over him. He'd make first
rate caisson for flying artillery.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-12-19

EY' RoBBEp.-We learn that one Of
tho Missionary boxes of the Reformed
Chui Oh Sabbath School Mas robbed one
night last week. Fortunately there was
but a few cents in it at the time. a
missionary box is poor thing to rob at
any time, and thief ough, to have
better sense than to Ego for il" at the
best Of times.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-12-19

n5- The Legislature will meet on
Wednesday, January 18th, 1875, at
Charleston, and the Supreme Court of
Appeals meets in the same place, and
at the same time. The session of the
legislature can continue only forty-6ve
days, and the next regular session will
be held January, 1877.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-12-19

Boz SspDEx DEAru.-Mr. Henry
Rohrer, of ShaFpsburg, died suddenly
at Harper's Ferry, on Friday night OF
last week, Of cramp cole. His remains
were Inferred at keedysville on Satur-
day last, by the Order Of Red Men, and
a large concomsc of Borrowing relatives
and friends
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-12-19

SsT STRING BASD.-The String Band
Of this town, composed of a number of
our young men, have entered Into an
arrangement with Prof Deaner, Of
Keedysyille, Md to teach them. The
Professor is competent for the task.
The Band meets every Friday evening
for instructions. We wish them success.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-12-19
NEW
CHRISTMAS GOODS !

A FINE lot Of Ladies' Fancy Baskets.
n Fancy and Plain Note PAPER. Cash,
mere, Bouquet and other Fancy Toilet
Soaps, Hair Brushes, Tooth Brushes.
Pocket and other Combs, Gleves, Pocket
Books, Ladies', Gents and Children's Ho-
siery Of every description 4 large lot of
Gents Paper Collars and Neck Ties,
Clark's Cotton, all numbers, States, PEN
ellis, Pens, Holders and Ink, A nice lot
of Door Mats Flour barrel Covers, Clothes
Lines, new supply Of Sugars and Cof-
fees, cheap, Teas and Syrups to suit all
customers, BroCns Of all kinds, Dust
Brushes. In fact everything usually
found i'm a Notion and Grocery store. A
superior lot of Candies and Toys, Nuts
and Fire Crackers, Adamantine and Tai
low Candles, 1t
HERR & ENTERS.
Dec. 10. 1874. tf
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-12-19

m- GRAsGErs.-A JOINT meeting OF
Berkeley and Jefferson County Coun-
ellis. Patrons of Husbandry, will be held
at Kearneysville, on the first Monday in
january, the 4th day of the month.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-12-19

nW Some days ago Mr. VIM. Hess
assisted by Mr. Peter Cullerr residing
above Hancock, succeeded in killing a
large panther, which was discovered
mon q tree Panthers are not very
genial animals TO be lowering around
ONE premises.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-12-19

bB- ATTACK OK TIE {. q O. CANAL
We learn that while Mr.. Thomas
Turner, Of this town, was returning
from Georgetowr, up the Canal, on
Tuesday evening Of last week, he was
attacked and beaten by two colorcd
men, in his employ, for the purpose of
robbery. 1t seems that he hired those
two men in Georgetown, and when
having proceeded up the Canal, a short
distance from Georgetown, he stopped
his mules TO adjust portion OF the
gears which had become loosened, and
while doing so he was struck with
chilly" by the negroes, and beaten on
the head severely. The negroes then
made their escape. He remained sense
less upon the tow-path for some time,
until a steamer passed by, which was
also passing up the Canal, and was
picked up and brought to the next
'Lock," where be received proper treat
ment. The negroes took from his
pocket book in which Mr.. r. kept bis
papers, as they supposed contained mo-
ney, but fortunately Mr.. T. had his
money in another pocket, which they
did not get. Mr.. r. is now here under
treatment of DR.. Reynolds. His
head and face are severely cut, but we
arc glad to learn he is recovering.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-12-19

p@- The Williamsport Pilot says
they employ ten hands upon that paper.
If MeCsrdle will pay travelling expenses
we will send up our force of three every
Monday morning and set up his whole
paper before Jreutfa:t.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-12-19

I6~ EXPRESS CAR BCRNEn-Ihe
EXPRESS car on the train which passes
Winchester, going south, at l2.46'
caught fire on Monday morning, near
Point Of Rocks, Md, and with its con-
tents, was entirely consumed
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-12-19

s9- The Sacrament of the Holy
Commanion will be administered In tae
Reformed Church on Sunday morning
Dec. 9Th Services preparatory to the
Communion Oh Saturday afternoon
Dee. Goth, at % o'clock.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-12-19

EV LUTHERAN FAIh-The Lutheran
Fair will open on Thursday evening
next. Christmas Eve, and will continue
for week, perhaps. Everything nice
will be there. Don't fail TO attend, cv-
trybOdv.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-12-19

b@- The Christmas Festival of the
Reformed Sunday School, will take
place IN the Reformed Church on next
Thursday evening, Dec. gath at Ct
o'clock. AL presents to be placed un-
der the Christmas Tree should be dis
tinctly marked, and handed over TO the
care of Mr.. Edward Shafer.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-12-19

Bay Major Billings is now in Phila-
delphia purchasing fine lot of Goods
for Christmas Cali and see him during
the Holidays.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-12-19

pa A special Early Service will be
held in the Reformed Church, at 6
o'clock on Christmas morning. All are
cordially invited to unite with US in the
worship of Saviour born. Service also
at IL o'clock on Christmas day.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-12-19

BE- Drove of TrRsErs-A drove
of Turkeys passed through town On
Friday morning of last week. They
belonged to Mr.. Lawson Pofienberger,
of Keedysville, Md, and will there be
dressed for the Eastern markets. The
drove numbered $50. Another drove
passed through town on Thursday.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-12-19

By Ask your merchant Tor Frazer
& Bishopsnon explosive White Car
bon Oil, and have no other. 1t is as
safe as gas.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-12-19

s9- Mr.. John Murdock has purchas-
ed the Maria Factory" property, near
Boonsboro, Washington county, Md,
for s2,OOl, of Mr. Wesley Ullum.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-12-19

pO- CARRIERS AppEEss.-Oar Car
rier will wait upon his patrons on
Christmas morning with his Annual
Address. lie has been faithful in de-
Mvering the Register every Saturday
morning, through rain, hail, snow, and
"windy, stormy weather" ana is now
entitled to Il small fee, at least. His
address is we'll written and will give
satisfaction. Don't tern him away
empty.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-12-19

n%The justices Of the County Court
of Berkeley, at their session on Monday
last, elected A. W. McCleary, President;
piee NJ. S. Grantham, resigned
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-12-19

p9- Frazer 4 Bishop, of Martins
burg, are selling Salt cheaper than it
can be brought from the city in an!
quantity.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-12-19

Ky MONEY TO LoAN-The Building
Association Of Shepherdstown, will offer
at public sale, on Monday evening next,
the 2lst inst, at the Register Office, at
6 i.2 o'clock, several shares of stock, at
& per cent. Now is the time for green
buck.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-12-19

nSr 1t happened one evening last
week that couple of young ladies were
seen promenading the streets of Shep-
herdstown, dressed in gentlemens cos
tune.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-12-19

p@~ Groceries at jcbbing prices at
cash or grain, at Frazer Il Bishops,
Martinsburg.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-12-19
Il + MI GTO n

X Il MI CT y n Z.
80
-
aa-sG $500
TIE REMINGTON SEWING MA
CHINE has sprung rapidly into favor Us
possessing The best COMBINATION Of COOL
qualities, namely: Lightrunnng, smooth,
noisclcss, rapid, durable, with perfect
Lock Stitch.
II il shuttle Machine. with Automatic
Drop Feed. Design beautiful and CON
struction the very best.
RY1INGTeH No. Machine for family
use. in the third year Of IT, existence. la,
me, with more rapid increase Of ratio Of
sales tHitu any machine on the market.
RrMIxGroN No. Machine for manufsc-
turing and family use, ready for delivery
only since June, 1919 for range, perfcc-.
ton. and variety Of work, Is without a
yival IN family or workshop.
GOOD AGENTS WANTED. SEND FOR
CIRCULAR. Address,
REMINGTON SEWING MACHINE co,
lion, y. \.
BRAsCH OFFICES or RYMISGTeS COMPANIES.
J.. Remington & Sons,
Remington Sewing NJ. Co., Ilion,S. Y.
bennington Agl Co.,
2sl 4 2s3 Broadway, New York, Arms.
Madison So, New York Sewing Machine-.
Chicago, 237 State Street, S. Machines
and Arms.
Boston, 1872 Washington St., Sewing Ma
chimes.
Cincinnati, lsl West 9Th St., Sewing Ma
chince.
Utica. 100 Genesce ST., Sewing Machines.
Atlanta, Ga, DeGive's Opera House, Ma
rietta St., Sewing Machine.
Washington, ID. G., 52l Seventh ST., y.
Machines.
Dec. 10, 1874. 2m
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-12-19

lD" PARALrsIs.-We regret to state
that Miss Ann McMurran, of this town.
was attacked few days ago with Par
alysis. Her left side is palalyzed. We
are also glad to learn she is recovering.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-12-19

I@ Highest cash prices paid for
Corn, by Frazer & Bishop, Martinsburg.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-12-19

A- NOTARY PuBllc.-Governor
Jacob has appointed Mr.. Solomon Elem
ing, of this Coanty, Notary Public.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-12-19
IO2 ACRES,
LIMESTONE LAND,

of unsurpassed fertility, and in 4 high
state of cultivation. The improvements
on this tract consists of an elegant large,
new and substantial
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-12-19
AT B.ARNHART'S

You will find the incest line Of Christmas
Goods in Shepherdstown. In the fol-
lowing simple rhyme you will see
in part OF what his stock
consists:
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-12-17
IASKILLiSG SCRAPE IN THE
GREAT EAST.
A-sTN. DECEMBER is

A-sTIS, December 10.
The Re.Ic;Ee or this afternoon publishes
the following account OF shooting az
fray which occurred at jefferson or sun
day last. The account was received
frCIn the driver Of tie Jefferson stage,
and IS published verbatim: We'll, they
dill have a killing over there, sure
enough. 1t come on lbout a poker
game. There w;-s q big fellow named
James Donovan and = little fellow named
kiIIe:t, though some call him Texas
but he's kilt sure enough. We'll,
the game was bGs:ed Up about some
thing, and kille:l wen. eff and beeled
himself. When he came bacl. Donovan
backed FIVE PAGES and kille;t went for
ward five PAGES and went for his gun.
Then the firing commenced. Donovan
got in two shots first K!llett's first
saot went in the air: his second was &
center shot and lit Donovan square be-
tween the eyes, when lie fell. and ki.lett
enptied his pistol and said; Boys, l
hate to do it, but I couldn't help it. ,
Ei,lett gave himself up and they held
an inquest over the corpse and The jury
said he came 20 his death by q pistol
shot. Kiiiett i to have trial before
Justice Marshal and they have sent 70
Belmont tor lawyer Williams 10 defend
him and / understand that Frank Owen
Will conduct the prosecution
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-12-17
DR.. L.SDE2s.AE ON OUR ECL-
L-O-i PRODUCT.

Washington. December I4.-Dr Lin
de-mGn, Director e the Mint, has been
inqUiIiuS Is % The probable productions
Of gold and silver during the coming
year, with View to regulating coinage.
He announces as the result, that from
the CaIstook lode alone yield Of forty
million IS anticipated. as the production
is apparently being only limited by melt
ing facilities. During the next two
years paIt of the mixed bullion from
Nevada will have TO be refined Mt the
hssayer's Office, New York, the refining
capacity ot the Pacific Coast nct being
sufficient, ard therefore arrangements
will be made fOr tie purpose. The
present demand for trade dollars is FIVE
hundred thousand per month, and is
Constantly increasing.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-12-17
ANTELL To BE GOEERNOE OF
UTAH.

The telegraph brings the information
That Hoa. 5. L. A1tell, formerly .lein-
Ter of Congress from C4lito-4ia-a
moderate Democrat-Elsb been appointed
~ the President to succeed Woods rs
Governor Of Utah Territory. THIS, !:
strikes rs, Is very singular selection
no. bH. tina: Aztell is very competent
man. but that while he Is ~ no means :
person distinguished for his ability. 1t
Is not in accord with the political part,
10 which the Presiden. owes his al.egi-
snes AMI respect Unless His Excel
lency is Of the opinion tha: there is &
hek of timber in the Republican party,
this choice of Daulo crgt for tie Utah
Governorship is not in accord with ap.
proved and fair party usage.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-12-17
ELEcTING PRESIDENTS AND VICE
PRESIDENTS IN TH: PEOPLE.

5 ua.or Wright OF Iowa. who by TIE
gay, seems to be determined to let his
constituency know that lie is at work,
has revived the somewhat worn PROPOSE
ton to amend the Constitution so as to
provide for the election of the President
and Vice President OF the United States
by q direct vote Of the people. This
much OF the Senator's proposition car
not fail to meet with general approval;
but it strikes Us that he has weighted his
resolution, neediessly, with conditions
which had better have been left separate
sherefrom. We do not believe in the
policy of the lone term principle
which Mr. Wright has hi:ched on to his
resolution. The question thus mooted
was very fully discussed in The original
Constitutional Convention; and the dis
cussion was renewed by the late Senator
Sumner and others in the campaign Of
1872. II the convention the question
came mp on general principles; n 1872
1t was lugged in, head and ears, to defeat
Grant. Tnis, as we most earnestly
believe, is question which should not
come within the narrow AM iEalastic
limits o: constitutional prescription, but,
rather, should be left to the preference
Of the people and emergencies Of each
succeeding election. The other PROPOSE
ton embraced in WrigLt's resolution,
namely, tina. which defines the manner
Of elecfins, had better be left to Con
gress. The thing aeelei, /; any charge
from the present high strung and ridieu-
icus machinery-tIe Electoral COilsgs-
Is desirab.e,-should be as simple as
possible-as, indeed all constitutional
provisions ought to be. This IS now
with proper respect for the memory and
purpose o. the late Southern Conted-
rracy''-a nation. The election Of Z
President, then, is matter for national,
and no, for separate State, action. The
ZOO popa'i should decide upcn the ques-
ton OF the election Of Chief Magistrate
Of the Republic. We believe that 4
simple. unincUmbereG amendment. pro-
siding for tie choice OF the President
and Vice President by 4 majority of the
whole people wouli he adopted by TIE
requisite .hree-foarths of the States.
Ba, all cumbersome provisos and sup
plemen.s. in the nature OF legislation,
should be carefully excluded from the
proposed amen iment. in order that the
plague of ambiguity be avoided IS far
IS possible. But We are afraid that Sen
a.or Wrigh: is too easily tempted TO play
abe part o. law-tinker. to leave Lis
proposition in the simple iJ--a suggested.