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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1874-03-05
Our Party--Hs Organization and
StreHgth,

There is a plank in the platform
of the Changers which is necessary
in every political organization; "in
essentials, unity; in non-cssentiaIs,
libcraIity; in all things, charity
Let this sentiment prevail in our
party, and the Democracy of West
Virginia is invinciblc. We are Of
those that believe that the Democra-
tic party ofthis State is now strong
er than it has been at any time
since the close Of the war, and that
this fact will be clearly demonstra-
ted whenever the time for its dem
onstration arrives.
We have no doubt that ere long
there will be a State Convention, in
which all true Democrats, whatever
may have been their differences in
the past, will be represented, whose
object will be topreserye the polit-
cial power in the hands of the in,
tclligent, conservative and political
masses, and to develop the intel
ligcncc and wealth of the State
RadicaIism may gnash her teeth in
vain. She has already Industrious
" laborcd to spread diSsension in
our ranks, and the attempt was tu'
tile.
She looked upon what is known
as the Jacob detection as her op-
portunity; but she has failed to WIN
Jacob men enough to enable her to
strike a blow which can even
wound. The adherents Of Jacob,
who called themselves Democrats,
are of two classes. l. Those who
are constitutioually Radicals, and
who had, for some time, only want
ed a pretext for going to their nat
ural allies. 2. Those who were
really Democrats, and who had
been led to believe that they were
engaged in good work, when they
denied that they were bound by the
action of the Parkersburg Conven-
ton. From the first class we hope
for nothing, aud fear nothing
They are Joined to their idols.
Now, if the second class hadney-
err desired to disrupt the Democratic
party, they can have no permanent
connection with those who are not
Democrats. They have either al
ready returned, are now returning
or are prepared to return to their
former and natural political aSso-
ciates. When they are needed they
will be found in full accord with
the party bearing its burdens and
participating in its victories:
The next campaign will be one
of great Importance to be conduct,
ed with carncstness, industry and
good Judgment. We think that
there should be State Convention
held not later than early in May
Then should follow county and dis
trict conventions. The very best
men should be nominated for the
Senate and House of Delegates and
for Congress. With such an organ,
ization, with such candidates, and
with our best speakers im the field,
we will have a campaign not less
brilliant and important than the
late campaign in Vrginia.-Grrca-
IJHcr independents
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Rev. Mr.. Fisher, pastor of the
Episcopal Church, Weston, died at
his residence aboutnoon onthe 23d.
He had been i'll but q few days
His disease was a complicated dis
order of the stomach and bowels
lie was avery cstimable gentleman;
and our whole population are
Weston Dem.
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CoyDt'croR KILLED,-WilIiam
Griffith, a freight conductor on the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, was
instantly killed at Littleton this
morning about one o'clock. While
his train was being backed into the
siding he stepped in between the
cars for the purpose of uncoupling
them, and his heel catching in the
frog" he was knocked down and
run over. His bodywas badly man
glcd. His remains were brought
to the Baltimore and Ohio shops in
this city, and will 60 from here to
his home at Grafton tonight. His
father was formcIy Supervisor of
the Parkersburg branch ofthe Bal
timorc and Ohio road Wheeling
Standard.
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first stone was laid. In fine, it is
undoubtedly as well conducted as
the leading State penitentiaries.-
At any rate, that is the impression
we got whiFy viewiDg+Ae tidy ard
clean cells, the healthy and eonten !
ted appearance Of thec9nvicts, and
the careful and manncr4y assistants
Of oft the superintendent, Nearly two
hundred cells have been finished
sufficient for present purposes
Thus far, the building now iSas tar
advanced as is really necessary to
meet the present circumstances s.; ana
and demands of the State OF West
Viroinia.-MOupdSClls National
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ArrmrNrALLY SnoT.-About tw0

ACCIDENTALLY SHOT.-About TWO
weeks ago, Mr.. Goodall Garten,
who resides on New River, some )
miles above this place, shot him
self through the hand, shattering it t
badly. He had purchased an ola
six-shooter from a traveller, and
holding it by the muzzIe. attempted
to adjust the cap, when it was dis
charged, the ball passing between 81
the inner knuckles, breaking both
bones, and badly lacerating the
wound. lie is now doing well, but
will lose the use of his hand
Mountain HcrWid
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DgpAnruRE.-Rcv. J. A. Latane,
late Rector of St. Mathews Episco-
pal Church, III this city, started this
morning for Eastern Virginia,
where he proposes foreman forthe
present. lie takes his family with
him. and it is understood that they
intend residing on a farm in the
ncighborhood of Alexandria. We
have never known Of a separation
between a minister aud his congrc-
cation that has occasioned more
sincere and heartfelt regret than
this one, and the best wishes Of the
parish will follow Mr., Latane and
family wherever their lot is east
We understand that apursc $500,
raised by voluntary subscription,
was handed Mr.. i, just previous
to his departure Wheeling Soo-
dGm,
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TO LUCY f. MARTIN.

You will take notice that shall on the 9th
day Of March, 1874, between The hours OF 6
a. IN. and p. M, Of that day, at the office Of
Jacob Bird. Notary Public, in the town OF
Mason, Mason County, West Virginia, proceed
10 take the dispositions of myself and sundry
other witnesses TO be read as evidence on my
behalf in certain suit in Chancery depend
ing in the Circuit Court of Mason County,
West Virginia. in which | am Plaintiff and
you are Defendant; and II The taking OF The
said dispositions be not Completed on that
dag, the taking of the same will be adjourn
ed and continued from day to day until the
same are completed Respectfully,
FRANCIS A. MARTIN.
John U. Myers, Sol. [feb, l9-4W'
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The defendant in the above suit will take
notice that shall, at the Law Office Of F. A.
Guthrie, in the Town of Point Pleasant, Ma.
son County, West Virginia, on the 18th day Of
March, le74, between the hours Of s a. m. aud
p. m, proceed to axe the deposition of a.
K. Barbce, aud others, to be read in my he
half in said suit, pending in the County Court
Of Mason; and If from any cause the taking
Of said dispositions be not commenced on that
day, or il commenced, be not concluded on
that dav, the taking of the shine will be ad
ioumcd and continued from day to day and
frOm time TO time, between the same hours
until completed. Respectfully,
OLIVER P. ROBERTS,
Guthrie, Sol. by Counsel,
feb l2-4w.
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to be disrupted or fused into moth
ingness bymen whose greed for of.
fee would remove from between us
the old landmarks.
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WEST VIRGINIA.:

AT RULES held IN the Clerks Office Of the
n Circuit Court Of Mason county, on Mon.
day, March 81 1874
Philip Yaugcr in his own rightand as Admin.
i,.rator Of the estate of William Yauger, de.
ceased, Plaintiff.
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VEST TIRGLNLl:
A 7 RULES held in the Clerks Office Of tie
"A County Court of Mason County on the
first Monday, in the month Of February, 1874.
Oliver P. Roberts,

Hulda Catherine Roberts
The object Of this suit is to obtain decree
Of divorce "a Vmculo Nairimoni" against the
defendant, Huda Catherine Roberts. This
day came the complainant, by Counsel, and
it appearing by affidavit flied with the papers
that the defendant, Halda Catherine Roberts,
il moi resident Of this State, it is ordered that
she do appear here within one month after the
first publication Of this order AVID do what is
necessary to protect her interest in this SUIT.
resle:-E KlNBEKLlNG, Clerk,
by John L. Timms, Deputy.
T. A Guthrie, Sol. Iiub. l2-4w.
, 1874-02-10
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD.
SENATE.

WASHINGTON. u. u, Feb. Q.
l. NEW SENATOR.
Mr. SARGENT presented tho credentials OF
John s. Hager, Senator from California, who
wna sworn in.
PETITIONS, ETC.
Mr. RAMSEY presented a petition for tho i'm
nroyetuout Of tho Rod River Of the North. Re-
ferred.
hIr. WRIGHT presented the joint resolution
Of the Legislature OF tho State praying for the
~passage Of the House bill in rolation to Des
Molnes Rivcr land-graut. Referred.
|. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
Mr. SHERMAN said on Friday last he entored
motion to reconsider the vote by which the
House resolution ordering az investigation into
mant Of the District OF Columbia, was passed.
While he still thought that tho Senate should
not participate in TINT investigation as the con-
duct Of tho officials might como boforo the
lie would withdraw the motion to reconsider.
Mo objection being made, the motion waa With
drawn.
GgRnESoY BILL g.,
. sMr. BOUTWELL, introduced bill amendatory
Of the National Currency oct. Referred:
The following il the full text Of the bill:
Do enacted etc., That 1t shall not BE- lawful for
any banking association organized under this act
udor any net ameudatory thereof to pay interest On
deposits to banks, banking companies, or banking as
soeietona,. nor shan any auch BANKING association
dion ggay ct oson q tic ppevsiona @ 8, hs
IT, e. t. o pa 70 so
covered In any court of competent turisdction nnd
II shu be the duty Of the Comptroller Of tho Currency
ot tho penalties Aforesaid and for tho benefit OF tho
, BEo. .. That not mora thnn onefourh part Of tho
amount Of lawfu money Of the United States that
ally such assocation MAJ be required to have on hand
Ia provided In such acts sha consist Of balances
duo 10 such associations al u available for the
dempon Of ltA circulating notoa from ban1dng
caions, approved by tile Comptroller Of the Currency
EXCUSED.
mr. McOREERY. ut Ills OWN request, vas OK
cusotl from further sgrvioe on tho Committee on
Territories and Senator Hagor was appointed In
his place.
NEL1EF BILL.
4 bill for tho relief of the East Tennessee
University, nnd approPriating 818, 000 to compen-
safe that institution for property belonging to It
occupied and destroyed by the Federal troops
during The late War, WAS taken up and passed.
Ycas, 40 naya, 20
BANKRUPT HILL.
Tho morning hour having expired, tho Senate
resumed the consideration Ut tho Bankrupt bill,
the pending amendments heing TINT Of Thur
man, to abosl, tue office Of Register ~ Bunk
ruptcy, and authorizing the District Court to
dlsposoof al! suits in bankruptcy, and to appoint
Master Commission CITE, when necessary, to per-
form The tMtios Of Registers.
Mr. THURMAN, ~ advocating the adoption OF
tue amendment said itts effect would be to great
ly deoroaBe tho cost In bankruptcy cases.
The CHAIR hid bett,ro tho Henata message
fron tho President OF tho United states, incloB-
Ing q communication from tue Governor Of the
State Of Now York formally presenting the
statue Of George Clinton for the old hall Of tl,e
House OF Representatives,
Mr. Thurlnans amendment to tho Bankrupt
The amendment was xetooted,
'Ms. THURMAN offered I'll susnfiuent NJ.
, 1874-02-10

NATIONAL FINANCES,
SpkctGI Dtspdkch to tbs Chicago Ifttune.

THE CURRENCY ACT.
WASHINGTON, D. T., Feb. 9.-sonator Boutwell,
to-day introduced an amendment to the National
Currency act Of 1864, which provides as fol-
lows:
That National banking association shall nay inter-
cat Gu depoaa to banks, bankers, banking companies
or banking associations; shall such banking
citation receive Interest upon money deposited with
any bank, person. party, or corporation.
The ponalty imposed for violating this aot will
consist Of forfeiture Of four timca the amount
Of interest so paid or received, to he recovered
In any court Of competent Jurisdiction upon pro-
ceedings being commenced by tho Comptroller
Of the Currency.
The second section OF the act provides that
not moro than ono-fourth Of tue amount Of law
full money that any banking association may DO
required to lavo OH hand shall consist OF bal
ancos duo to such association as available for
the redemption of ito circulating notes.
FREE BANKING.
The refusal Of tho House today to second tho
demand for tho previous question on Ran-
dall's resolution TINT 1t any addition Ia to ba
made to The currency it ought to bo made by an
Issue OF .grcenbacks, is takon "a significant Of
tho Hteady progress that is being made by the
1ree~bankng theory.
, 1874-02-10
WASHINGTON.
Yesterdays Progress in the
Senate on the Bank
:rupt Bill.
A Flury in the House Over the
Final Adjournment
Question.
The Matter Finally Referred to
the Ways and Means
Committee.
Text Of Boutwell's Bill Amcndato-
~ Of the Currency Act.
National Banks Prohibited from
Receiving or Paying
Interest on De-
posits.
Three-fourths OF Their Resources
Required to Bo Kept at
Home.
The House Affirms the Right Of Congress
to Regulate Internal Com
merCe.
Proposition to Increase the SAL
aries of Postmasters in
Large Cities.
The House Atfirms the Right Of Congress
to Regulate Internal Com
merCe.
Proposition to Increase the SAL
aries of Postmastcrs in
Large Cities.



Special Ddspatch "a The Chicago Tribune.
DAwEs' ADJOURNMENT RESOLUTION.
WARRINGTON, D. G., Fob. 0.-Tho filibustering
commenced in tho House to-day, when Dawes'
introduced his resolution providing for IN ad-
journment Of tho session On tho 18th Of May.
Beck, Of Kontucky, at once attacked tho rcsolu-
tion. charging that it was designed solely to
enablo tho appropriation bills and other
measures Of Importance to be STAYED OF until
tho end Of tho session, when they
could be rushed through without permitting tho
House to properly examine and discuss them.
Dawos replied with somo hent, saying that
Book Was fond Of explaining other peoples
motives, and dsclaiming any such intention In
Offering tho resolution aa that which Book I'M
puted to him. Ho said, further, that ho had
consulted or advised with no ono as to tic ad-
visibility Of offering tho resolution, so that It
Was plain that thore had been
NO coLLus1oN
for improper purpose. The Washington dis
patches to tho New York papers today, how
ever, stato that quito number Of members OF
Congress had gono to Dawes and asked him to
ofFor such a resolution. Tho proposition created
= good deal Of interest. It is apparent that Con-
gresamen arc quite we'll aware that, until thero
shall be aome moro decided disposition shown
to 20 to work, 1t will be folly to attempt to pro-
dict whom All adjournment can safely be had. II
to-day ia to be Judged by, there never will DO an
as the whole time was occupied In
useless buncombe and Bhilly-shnlly f}libustoring.
Nothing OF any sort of use Nas accomplished.
, 1874-02-10

CONTINGENT FUND ExpENplTtnkg.
Tho country ID last iii fhtr way 10 Eet Ill ths
facts with regard to thb expenditures BY Atttt-
noy-aenerai Williams, Of the Contingent Fund,
of tab Department Of Justice. Tho Houso
Committee for expenditures, In that Department..
are making preparations to 60 into an investiga-
tion Of tho manner In which nppropria-
ttohs havo boon expended from tho
date Of. its organization. The Attorney
Gonoral has boon requested to meet the
Committee on next Wednesday, to furnish suoh
ablo 20 give. The accounts Of tho United statos
Marahals,: and Ill ot1,or law officers and for nll
tho expenses Of United 9sntcs Courts will coma
Within tlc Hcopo Of tho Investigation. Commit
tees on the expenditures Of tho various Depart
nients have been In existence for great many
yoarst but until this wintor they ha7e not man1-
fostod any disposition to do ANYTHING Of import
ance. II thoy wero to attond to their duties
every year, tho chances would DO worry much
against tho Illegal expenditures Of public monny
by departments officials.
, 1874-02-10
1NTDR.OQEANIC CANALS,
Spccfut Dispatch to Tbs Chicago Tribune.


N1oANAuuA vs.. DAn1EN.
WABu1S0ToH, D. G., Fob. DAN expedition
is now fitting out tn this city to 60 to Cantral
America for tho purpose Of examining the COM
paratiyo morits Of tho Nicaragua and Darlen
Canal projects Tho Commission charged with
the examination comprises the following promi-
mont gentlemen: Commander Lul1, Chief Engi-
neer Monocal, ard Lieut.. Miller, Of tho Into
Nicaragua Survey Expedition Comm andor Self
ridge, Of the Darton Expedition; Capt. Hucr. Of
tho Ho1t-Gato improvements, New York ;'and1a|s.
Mitchell, Of tho United statos Coast Survey. or
the
:. THREE EMINENT CIVIL ENGINEERS,
McAlpiue. shanalev, aud Fades, who hive boon
invited to accompany tho Commission, Mr. Mc-
Alpine has decliued, while the two others have
not replied; and, rs tho Commission Is to bo
purely honorary, 1t is highly probable that they
will not accept. Tho United States steamer
Gettysburg, which is now tying Ut the Navy-Yard
hero, will carry the Commission to Central
America for this purpose. She is under orders
to leave hero roxt Saturday for Pensacola, Fla,
thoro to await tho Commission, who will depart
from Washington by rail OH the Goth inst, aud
FAIL FROM PENSACOLA ON TIE 25Tn.
Tho Gettysburg will first proceed to Greytown,
will start on thoir examining tour along tho
canal route surveyed by Capt. Lull'6 expedition
to the port Of Dritoon on tho Pacilo. That
work accomplished, tic Commission will either
rotraco their stops to droytown, or proceed d.
rect by ono Of tho Pacific Mail steamers to
TINT the Commission will finish thoir labors in
n0out two months, before tho middle of May,
whom tho rainy seasou begins in Central Amer
ica.: All indications at presout point, howoser,
to but QUO result, viz: that the Nicaragua route
will DO declared Us the most favorable for ship
canal.
, 1874-02-10
INVESTIGATION
SpeciuI Dispatch to 1hs Chicago Tribune.

THE bhNBoNA C0hTaAtI6s
WAsn1No1oN, D. O., Feb. 9.-Ihe sanborn
contracts wore not furnished to tho House to-
day. There was no reason given for tho failure
to produce them, Considerable indignation has
been Expressed BY thoae momburs Of Congress
who lavo been aotiyo in working up the caso at
thia failure On tho part Of the Secretary to
fulfill his promise. Things look threatening in
that quarter, anl there is trouble ahoad unlesa
the Secretary promptly complies with tho de-
manllR OF the House.
DISTRICT AEEA1n5,
Senator Sherman this morning withdrew his
motion to reconsider tho voto by which tho
House resolution for an investigation Of District
affairs was agroed to-, aud as soon az
Republican Senator with nervo enough
to do d dsngrecable duty il found, 10
will be placed on tho Committee, and tho work
will 80 on. Senator Wadleigh, Of New Hamp-
shire is said to have EXPRESSED q Willingness to
eorye il appointed, nftor repeated solicitations.
He is u good man, and would doubtless do the
work thoroughly.
, 1874-02-10

The Denvcr Council VIII Not Agroe to
a RcmOvnl or the Cnpitul".Gho Pen-
ttcnliarY.
Special Nfspd&ch to The cAieaao Iribune.
DENVER, COL, Feb. 0,-Tho Council non-oon-
CURED to-day In tho recent action OF tho House
Of Representatives on the bill for tho removal
Of the Capital from this city 10 pueblo. This
Causes general satisfaction throughout the Ter
r,tory except with few in the southern counties.
The special committee which wont to Canon
Cityto take testimony al to tic management Of
the Penitentiary and receiving 1t FROM tue
United State authorities, reported to tho Le9is-
lature to-day that it would be Il matter Of ooou-
omy to accept the institution.
, 1874-02-10
among tho staton domaud tho prompt and wise
exercise Of those ponorb and tiutteB.
TIE GRANGER nEaat r1rtoH

as 1t was Immediately dubbed, at onoo attracted
tho attention Of tho Honsc. In tho preliminary
votes that woro lad by riulng, and ,by divisions
on tho resolution, somo Western U5mocrats
voted in its favor, but when It cAua6 to tho nyea
end noes they recorded themselves against IT.
11osr voted no. Importance being attached to hls
vote because Of hin recognized ability as . law
yor. His brother, Georgo +. Honr, votod ayo.
As rule ehe Democrats voted againet tho roso.
luton, but there were few exemptions,
VOTES OF WESTERN MEsrnEnB
Gf tho Illinois delegation, Meanrs. Rice md
Knapp, Haw1ey, Darrero, Buroliard, Farwel!,
Foot, and Hurlburt voted NO.
s.dr o. tho III" Indians aods dslesa.on N!slaok s
no, whilo Messra. Jasper, Packard, shanks. ~
ner, Williams Wilson, Holman, Cason, Ooburn,
and Hunter wore among thosc who voted ayo.
an 9 so,S,rd the 0h1 1ot.a adossaon log ess1e Sea
ming, Monroe, Sherwood, Smith, sprague, wads-
worth, Parsons. Danforth, Fostor, mud dnnokel
voted aye Mossrs. Berry and Baylor did not
vote.
Gen. Avevill, OF Minnesota, voted aye,
Mesare. SAWYER, MeDill, Hazloton, and Rusk,
OF Wisconsin, voted nyo.
MossrB. Wells, Glover, Duckncr, Comtngo, and
Utittcnden, Of tho Missouri delegation, voted
no.; while Mcssra. Stone, Bland, Parker, and
Hyde voted aye.
HAC1nAus Ht!alullUtlt Juuu d. 1uuHKt IEEk,
Brown, and Grassland. Of Kentucky, voted no..
Mono OF Tho Iowa delegation voted against tho
proposition.
TIE RESOLUTION WAS PASSED
by yoto of 170 yens to O. nays. This indt-
Gates very decislyoly thu temper OF tho House
on this question, and TINT they will not hesitate
to pasa . bill such as the one that has boon re-
ported by tho Committee ou Railways and
Canals. The offering Of tho resolution to-day
WINS ue1lc8s proceo1ing. Tho McCrary bill
will test tho question quito as woll, and when 1t
docs It will b. to tho sumo purpose. However,
il Monday IL play-day. 1t is probably az we'll to
put 1t in in this way us any other.
THE oH1o RIVER COMMISSION,
composed Of delegates appointed by the Gov
ornors OF Ohio, pennsylva.lia, Kentucky, Indiena,
Tennessee, Illinois, and Missouri. mot horo to-
day, with the Hon. J. X. Morehoad, Of PenngYl-
vania, in tile cbnir. The Commission will meet
tho Houao Commerce Committee tomorrow, to
discuss measures looking to tho improvement
Of tho Ohio River navigation. Thoy
agreed to-day TO as1t Congress for
All appropriation for tho survey OF tho head
waters Of the Ohio Nivor, 10 ascertain tho prac-
ticability of establishing reservoirs In tho moun-'
tains for the purpose Of supplying d good stage
Of water in tho summer mid also for an appro-
priation for tho construction Of IN experimental
lock and chute on tho rivor near Pittsburgh. OH
the plan proposed by Gou. Weitzol and Col. Mer-
rill. The Commission will continue in session for
several days.