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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1874-08-20
Our Party-The Democratic and Con-
servative Party.

Our Party-The Democratic and Con-
servative Party.
Some people seem to have but little ap-
probation of party obligations and party
organization. They look to individuals
far more than they do to the machinery by
which their principles are to he illustrated
aud exempliied. It will be granted, we
suppose, that parties aud party orgauiza-
tons are tolerated so far, and 50 far only.
as they tend to carry into execution aud
practical effect the principle, of the iudi-
vidual members Of the party. Any party
which ignores measures and goes for men,
is unworthy of a place in history, and is
but a faction. actuated by selfish, ignoble
and interesed motives, which, in the end,
will only lead to defeat, shame and disas,
ter.
"Our Party" has had much to contend
with since the formation Of the State
Test oatLs, in every form; prescription. 10
endless variety-mau.worship. corruption,
inslncelity. hypocrisy and meanness have
always been at premium. By sticking
to the right; toa fair. jus. aud equal ad.
ministratiOu Of laws; BY desiring to place all
men upon an equal footing before the law
so far as the lav is concerned. "Ous
Party" has won an enviable position.
The Federal goverumet, under Radical
rule, has leuthis powerful influence against
US. The Southern States have been treat.
ed as conquered provinces, to be parceled
out among the leading Generals. their fol.
lowers and their satellites. Taxatiou-
endless. oppressive and various in form
and character, has been resorted to; dis
ordinations among citizens have been rec.
ognlzed by law, and so.called loyalty"
has been the password to favor among
those in high places; but, by patience. en-.
ergy, toll, and strict adherence to prin-
ciple, $50 far as this State is concerned. at
least. we have carried the day. Shall all
now be lost by our Own folly?
A candidate is only the exponent -four
principles. Are we to disregard aud ig.
more our measures and 60 for men only!
Are we men worshipers? Have we no
principles to be maintained by sound logic,
reason aud justice? Have we been, all the
time. lighting aud cou!ondiug for men?
Away with the idea! Let our people,
(our Democratic and Conservative friends
meet at the September Court 10 spirit Of
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SuIclDE.-Tuesday last the lifeless body
ola German BY the name Of Gottlieb We'll
was found suspended by rope on the
limb Of a tree in the woods along the Ma
tional road, about two miles from Vice.
ling. It is said that Mr.. Wiel was a So.
Der. industrious man. and prior to his
death showed no signs Of mental de-ange-
men.. No cause has been assigned for
his having taken lis own life. He leaves
wife and daughter, the latter being mar
ricd. -.NomlssiVe Reporter.
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Consequences of the c!v:l-R;ghts Bill

Consequences OF the C!v!l-Rights Bill.
The civil.rights bill may pass and be
sisued by the President. If i, is there
will be var Of races, a revolution, the
overthrow Of universal suffrage. aud mil.
itary government at Washington. Ii the
North is ready for this so is the South; we
have touched bottom and can 60 no furth
er. We have reached the point where
gravitatiou stops and turns back. But the
intermediate stage is to be avoided il pos.
sible. and We would avoid it even il VIC
have to back General Grant for a third
term or for life. He may veto the Civil.
Rights bill, and being made sure of re-
election raay'startle the country by refusing
to run. Also. let him dictate bis success.
sor, aud tee South will accept him. But
10 such conduct is expected Of General
Grant. lie believes in keeping what he
has and getting what be Gao. He has
1000 Office, holders under bis command;
it the Republicans 50 much as wink, he
can slap them out Of countenauca. He
is their master, aad they dare not defy
him. Let him stand to the conservatism
OF the country as to the currency, aud no
more will we; the which constitutes bis op-
portunity Northumberland.
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Radical Virtues.

Here is another refreshing illustration
Of the virtues Of Radical rule. In the
instance we are going to cite may be seen
the same virtuous moral ideas" which
lent their fragrance to affairs in Louisiana.
Much has been written and said about the
reckless and high-haoded robbers of South
Carolina, but much yet remains unsung
The "Governor" bears the MISSIONER Of
Moses, and seems to have as effectually
brokcd all the laws transcribed By bis
scriptural uamesake as any mau could
Had he not the entire control Of the courts
and coustabulary Of the State, he would
long since have lain 10 the penitentiary or
served worse fate.
TIE Charleston Ners and Courier has
collected list Of all convic's pardoued,
and it amouts during period Of only 10
months to the astounding number Of 421.
Besides these there were % or 30 others
who were paedoacd in batch, aud no rec.
ord was made Of the performance Ot,he
42l, 81 had been convicted aud sentenced
for murder. % for manslaughter, l6 for
rape. 5 for infauticide, % for burglary.
81 for arson, II for malfeasance in Office
and the rest for less heinous crimes
Every county official who has been seuten-
ced Tor malfeasaoce in Office has been par
doued. Concerning the strength this
motley army ofrascals vii, give Moses, the
.Ne'rs and Courier says:
Around each criminal has gathered .
small circle offrienls of the same kidney.
Four hundred ani twenty-onc pardons
should be cqun! to body,guard of 1000
criminals and frieads Of crimitals who may
be relied upon to do the Governors dirty
work in November. OF course the 1000
may not keep their promises; but they are
expected to do so. as the character Of Mos.
cs is irrctrievaoly gone. it matters very
little whether he rolls 10 the gutter every
day or only once week. Playing des.
perate game, be will make every card
count; and his main reliance is the support
Of band Of adherents who can commit any
crime to help him and themselves, because
bis reelection will enable them to steal and
kill with impunity.n
Here are two striking proofs Of Rha.
other States in the South may expect
when handed over to the tender mercies Of
the great party which assumes to itself SC
much parity and truly great wisdom
All parties in land With 10000, 900 PEG,
pie will have some faults here aud there,
but was our land ever cursed with such a
set Of tricksters with such a record Of crime
and fraud? Was there ever 10 days gone
by party arroga,iug such pure principles,
yet blighting whole States With such fraud
and crime as the Radical partly And yeI
ore We hypOcritically asked, "if the South
is not in as healthy condition as it ever
was in the past"
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The pittsburg Commercial says:

"a number Of Pit.sburg manufacturers
arc quietly buying up the ore lands Of
West Virginia to supply their furnaces"
This shows the importance of carefully
guarding contracts SO as to induce, if pos
sible. the location Of furnace atthis place.
We understand tina. thus far several leases
have been made in this county, but we
know Of none that looks to the erection Of
buildings, &c. 1t strikes US that il those
owning ore land would combine aud offer
to some Of the iron men the exclusive right
TO mine ore at certain rates with the pro-
vision that the pig iron should be made
here. the offer would sooa be accepted.
As it is. several parties with separate To-
teres.s are making contracts for temporary
supply, thus making it the more impossi-
Die TO secure permanent improvements
among our own people. -!hutinsbuy In
dependent.
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WHY CONSERVATIVE AND DEM
OCRATtC?

Some Of our Radical friends have SC
often asked the reason why our party is
called the Democratic and Conservative
party, tina. we are satisfied forgetfulness is
the cause, and not ignorance. But VIC
will cuce more undertake to give the de-
sired inforrltion.
The FIRST few years after the war closed,
there was . government of injury, mis-
representation aud outrage, 10 this State;
when the Governor was "a King, Registrars.
his tools, and the people their outraged and
abused subjects, when men who had been
n the Confederate army were not allowed
to come within sight of the place Of vo-
ting, aud those who sympathized with
their misfortunes were stricken from the
list Of voters, and placed politically upon
an equality with the cattle in the fields =
There was time wheu large class Of
our fellow citizens were denied the hum.
bic, customary and civilized privilege o.
collecting through the Courts their honest
debts, which foryears had been withheld
from them. A time when our young men
aud old men, and even women, we're de-.
MED the privilege Of teaching achool. A
time When the lawyers Of our State were
refused the chance Of gaining . livelihood
by pursuing their occupation. A time
when the Democratic party was so weak
esed and oppressed by registration frauds
aud military interference. that 1t was una
bic 70 protect or alleviate these wrongs Of
shs people. all Of which we're imposed BY
the extreme Radical party.
It was ct this period that the Democrat.
&c party, through its press aud its orators.
called upOa the better class Of voters aud
citizens Of all parties, to aid US in the
cause Of humanity aud civilization, aud to
put atop to the Radical abuses OF its citi-
seas. These appeals were answered, aud
by the aid thus given, the Democratic party
has been enabled to blot out the las.
shameful and proscriptive law il the State
This was conservatism opposed to and tri.
umphant over Radicalism. The element
which so molly responded to the cause o.
justice and right, was entitled to rccogni
ton. 1t is not wonderful that men aetu
atedby the generous motives and liberty
loving sentiments Of those who rallied ar
eund the Democratic party 10 the dark
hours ef prescription, can see no congo
niality in the ranks of Radicalism; they
cauaot affiliate with.a party whose leaders
talk calmly Of return to registration
They were Democratic and Conservative
IN the hour Of battle and danger, tbet
why should they not be Democratic ant
Conservative when victory has percheG
apou their standard.
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TUE FEDERAL CoUGr. was the duty
Of Chief Justice Wait to hold the present
term of the United States Court at this
place. he did not come but sent Judge
Bond in his stead who stood it just three
days and then left Judge Jackson to wind
up the court. Do these officers draw The
whole Of their salary or 1ot?-Pmkers.
burg Times.
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DEAru FROM CnLonoroRM. On Sunday
afternoon last, Mrs NJ V. Cunningham.
daughter Of 7. ?. Shallcross. Esq., was
found dead 10 her bed. 1t appears that
Mrs. Cunningham has been suffering from
heart disease and she used chloroform to
alleviate her sufesings, using it hereto
fore withoe. any apparent injury whatever.
but on Sunday las, she took an over dose
which Terminated her existence. Hounds
vile Reporter.
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To The Public,

THE EAGLE FIGURING MILLS arc now
i thoroughly repaired. and feel confident in
saving that We can furnish as good an article
Of Flour. Meal. ofal, &C.. as any Mil in the
Ohio Valley. and at as low prices. Our Mr..
Robert Wilson as Miller, needs no commen,
ition. Give US trial.
aug. 20-2m. PERKINS l. WILSON.
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MARIETTA COLLEGE,

Gives thorough instruction in College and
Academy: Apparatus and Cabinets large and
good. Libraries contain 26. 900 volumes. All
instruction in College BY permanent Profess.
ora Expenses very moderate. Aid 10 worthy
students needing it. Has graduated 81 class
es; the last one larger than any before. The
next term begins Thursday .,Sept.3.
]. W. ANDREWS, President.
Marietta, o.. July, 1874.
July 23-4ws
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COMMISSIONERS SALE
o.
Valuable Land?

N pursuance Of the provisions Of decree OF
l the Circuit Court Of Mason County, rend'
cred on the 18Th day Of April. 1874. III GER
tain Chancery cause therin pending. in which
P. ". Wray was complainant and c. Sehon,
Sheriff, and as such Administrator Of @. ].
Wrsy, deceased. et.-als., were defendants, !,
the undersigned, Special Commissioner ap,,
pointed for the purpose by said decree, shall
On the Goth day of July, 1874,
Chat being the first day OF the next County.
Court) at the front door OF the Court House oil
Mason County, proceed TO sell by way Of pub
lie auction, one Of the tracts Of land in the
Compliments Bill mentioned, containing 90
acres, 2 roods and Is poles. and beng the same
tract OF land Of which Asa Wray, died seized
and possessed.
Terms OF SALE:
Cash as to the sum of sl2i.sS with interest
on the same from the 9th day Of APP
Ri. 1874. and one.half Of the costs Of this suit.
and as to The residue on credit Of Twelve
and Twenty.four months, taking from Inc
purchaser bond with good security for the de-
ferred payments. to bear interest from aate'
and reserving the legal title as further secu'
rity. WM. R. GUM,
june Il-4w. speeia! Commissioned
1.-THE above sale is postponed antli Mon.
day, October 5th, 1874. (tkat being the hrs'
day Of the Circuit Court.)
WIN. R. GUM, Special Commissioner.
July 23-4w. So
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NOTICE.

HEREBY warn all persons not to enter my
L orchards, CT to tresspass Oh my lands, hunt
ing, fishing. berying, nutting, or in any 9th.
er manner whatever, as am determined to en-
force the law against tresspassiug, to its full.
est exteut
CHAS. B. WAGGENER.
July is. 1874 4w.
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The Oldest Methodist. minister il the
world is Father Henry Boehm, now liv-
ing in jersey city. He recently attained
bis Tooth birth day. and has been 10 the
ministry IS years.
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TAKE SOTTf,Ey

A IL parties are hereby forbidden, without
n my consent. to ,rcspnss upon my lands,
by entering my orchards, hunting, fishing.
berrying. nuttiug, drifting, or in any other
manner whatever, as will enforce tho law to
is fullest extent against t,espassing.
JOHN WINKLEY.
aug. 90. ls74-,f.
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COMMISSIONERS SALE OF REAL
ESTATE IN PUTNAM COUNTY.
A. ". Handley and others

VS..
The heirs Of Levin Dixon and others.
T NDER and by virtue Of a decree of the
u Circuit Court OF Putnam county. West
Virginia, rendered on the 23d day Of april,
1874, in the above cause. shall on the
24th day Of September, 1874.
between the hours Of 9 a. NJ and p. ~, at
the front door Of the Court House Of ssid coun-
~, proceed to sell at public auction to the
highest bidder. a tract Of LAID situate iE said
county, containing 1873 acres, and known for
mrrly as the laywell tract. and fully set forth
and described in The Bill and Exhibits in said
cause filed.
TERMS OF SALE:
K 0ne.th;rd Of the purchase money cash in
hand. balance in twoeqaal instalments in six
and twelve months,respectiyely. taking bonds
with good security. bearing interest from the
day Of sale, for the deferred payments, ard the
title 10 said land will also be retained as fur
ther security therefor until the whole of the
purchase money is paid.
Jas. ". HOGE, Spec'l Com'r.
aug. 20-4w.
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A Mr.. Cliff, Of England, who was not a
Free Mason, has bequeathed $4,000 to the
Royal Masonic institution for the educa-
ton Of boys aud girls, under certain con-
ditions, which, it is said will be agreed
70.
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The University Of Virginia is getting
upa brief biographical catalogue of its
former students for publication.
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A negro boy was sccideutly shot and
killed BY another colored boy at Martins
burg q few day, ego.
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The Civil Rights bill seems to have been
having some good results in North Caro-.
LIMA, Tennessee and at Vicksburg. |!
has compelled nearly every white voter to
take refuge in the Democratic party which
was victorious 10 these heretofore Radical
States. The Southern Radicals would
sooner give up their fellowship with their
Northern brethren than have negro equal.
ity forced down their unwilling throats.
Although the offspring of Radical hate and
iniqui'y has not yet attained the full
growth ola law the very idea Of its ever
being passed upon has compelled Demo-
Gratis in the South to keep closed up their
ranks, and their Radical reighbers to take
refuge among them from the corruplioas
and-iuiquities4of their own party,
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IF Reynolds voted IL the Legislature
to strike the word white out Of the jury
law, that negroes might be qualified ju-
rOss in West Virgiuia?-ain't it fair to
presume that he favors the civil rights
bill? This is nut for the voters Of Ma.
son county 10 crack.
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COMMISSIONERS SALE OF REAL
ESTATE IN PUTNAM COUNTY.
Jacob Jelinko and Gustaye Jelinko,
Evan n. Jones, ct. ais.

Evan w. JONES, el. his.
FINDER and by virtue OF decree Of The
u Circuit Court Of Putnam County,, IVES.
Virginia. rendered in the above cause on the
2lst day of april, 1874. | shall on the
24th day of September, 1874,
between the hours Of 9 a. IN. and 4 p. NJ. at
the front door Of the Cont House of said colu.
ty, proceed to sell at public auction to the
highest bidder, tract Of land lying and be-
ing in said county. containing SSl% acres, and
fully described in the Bill and EXHIBITS in said
cause filed.
TERMS Of SALE:
One.third Of the purchase money cash in
hand, balance in two equal ins,almenis in six
aud twelve months, respectively, taking bonds
with good security bearing interest from the
day Of sale, for the deferred payments; and
the title to said land will be retained as Iur.
ther security until the whole of the purchase
money is paid. JAMES ". EOGE,
aug. 90 4w. Special Commissioner
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The Press Association of Pennsylvania,
0aio aud West Virginia, will NEE. IN
Pittsburgh, August 9th, 1871.
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MOUNT AUBURN INSTITUTE
CINCINNATI, OHIO.
Boarding School for Young Ladies.

Location one OF the healthiest in the STATE
Immediately overlooking Cincinnati. Excel
lent teachers employed, The best advantages
offered in Music. Good care; good food. good M
fuences. as well as superior advantages guarah'
teed. Opening, September IS, NiaeteenM year
Send for catalogue to the President,
J.R. NEWELL. Pm. D.
N. B.-Boarders met at depots on due notice.
aug. Saw
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FO Il SALE.

Tro Thousand feet of tro-inch
D,ain Tile, best quality. Will be sold
cheap. OHIO BARREL co.
aug 20-tf.
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NOTICE.

0N and after Monday, August 10th. 1874
~ ! will adopt STRICTLY THE CASH
SYSTEM in selling goods. I shall try and
make j. to the interest Of all 10 pay as they 90.
BY small profits and quick sales.
WIN. SMITH.
Point Pleasant, July 30, 1874.
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AG ERCHAdTS AND OTHERS WILL FIND
wi il greatly to their advantage to send their
ordsss for job work 20 THIS OFFICE,
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TERMS OF SALE:
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF REAL
ESTATE IN PUTNAM COUNTY.

PHI. Gibson. vs.. Jas. W. Hoge.
Under and by virtue Of a decree OF the Cir
Y cui. Court Of Jackson county West Viz.
GINA rendered on the ll,h day Of November,
1872, in the above cause, we sIall on The
goth day of October. 1874,
between the hours Of 9 n. m and 4 p. M, at
the front door Of The Court House ot Putnam
county, West Virginia, proceed to sell at pub
lie auction to The highest bidder. a tract Of
land situated in sal county Of Putnam, about
q. miles northwest OF Red Hou.e Shoals,
containing 3523li acres and known as the
Reuben Cox land, and fully described in the
papers in said cause fled.
rrpS,S az, e,rr
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The Democratic Convention of the Is.
District met at ElleDboro, Richie county,
wednesday, Col. Ben Wilson vas noni.
nated for Congress.
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TERMS OF SALE:

Tweaty per cent. of the purchase money
cash on day Of sale; balance il Two equal in.
stalments in six and twelve months, respect.
lively. taking bonds with good security, bear.
ing interest from day Of sale for the deferred
payments. and the title viii be retained as a
further security until the purchase money is
paid. JAS. W. HoGE.
aug. 2O-4w. Special Commissioner.
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COMMISSIONERS SALE OF real,
ESTATE IN TEAY'S VALLEY
PUTNAM COUNTY.
Under and BY virtue Of decree of tbs
" Circuit Court OF Putnam county, IVES,
Virginia, rendered on the 23d day Of Apr;I
1874, in chancery therein pending. wherein r
N. Is. Thompson. and others are complainapts
and William Grass and others are defendants
| will on the
Gath day Of September, 1874,
between the hours Of 8 a. N. and 4 p. n, at
the front door OF the Court House Of said
county, proceed to sell at public auction, 10
the highest bidder. two tracts Of land situate
in Teay's Valley, Putnam county, containing
the one 100 acres, and the other "a acres,
and known as the William Grass farm. and
fully set forth aad described in the Bill and
nanars filed IN said ranse
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OF the people IS beginning to turn 70 their
choice OF representatives. for the Forty
fourth Congress. With the House OF
Representatives redeemed, or even With
the power OF the party now controlling
there but broken BY the presence o! lar
ger number OF men OF moderate views, the
prospect Tor the Presidency will become
clearer than 1t is. The lower house Of
Congress IS essentially the popular feature
of the Fedora! Government. And if the
men no" beg inning to be chosen IN the
different States Tor seats 10 that House,
after the expiration OF the carrent term,
shall hold suca views as will show that
Rad'callsm is no longer rising, but reced-