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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1874-04-16
aresnbrier presbytory.-4th pay.

Greenbrier Presbytery--4th Day.
Prssbytery met on Saturday morning a
6 o'clock, and vas opened with prayer and
singing. Rev. E. E'ls was appointed l
committee to prepare the report on Evan
gelical Labor for the General Assembly.
A special report on the same subject
was made BY the Rev. ]. C. Brown.
which was received and adopted.
The report on Seasonal Records was
made, aud With few exceptions they were
approved as far as written,
The rerO't on excuses aud leaves Of ab'
sence, was made. A resolution offered BY
the committee was passed, eujOiuiug it up
on the delegates hereafter to make their
arrangements to attend the whole session
Of Presbytery, and instructiug the com
milteO 90 leaves Of absence to use great
suictnc@
Recess vas taken until p. N, During
recess sermon vas preached BY Rev. j
Il Lewis.
At2 p m. PreSbytcty resumed its
session, the report Of the committee to in.
stall Rev W. L Hill as Pastor Of the
Point Pleasant Church was received,
showing that tho duty had been perform
ed.
A request from the Buffalo church for
permission to engage Rev. H. R. Laird
as stated supply until next meeting o.
PresbyteEy was granted.
The report on EVaugoli'tic Labor was
made, showing that tue Presbytery en-
ploys three men in this work.
A paper was read BY Rev, Jas, Haynes
asking Presbytery to appoint some one tc
write the history of our church in the
bounds Of this Presbytcry. This wa
postponed for further consideration unit
the Fall meeting
A vote Of thanks was returned to The
Buffalo Church and the vicinity for their
generous hospitality, and after other rou
tine Of business recess was taken till az
ter proachiu. by Rev. j. G Brown, whcr
tIhe closing exercises took place Thu
y. del q very busy and harmonious meet
iug o. P:esbyIery.
The exercises on Sabbath, were very
pleasant lie Sabbath Schools Of Ib'
place we're addressed ~ Rev NJ II Bit
teuger, OF 9! O'clocIl, d sermon wa
preached by Rev. James HAYNES at II a
m Five persons were received into tO'
church on profession Of faith and the Sac
ramout of The Lords Supper was adams
tered during the morning service. a
prayer meeting was held at 3! p IN and
preaching at night. There were large
aud attentive congregations at all these
services There was preaching also or
Monday and Tuesday nights
I'VE noticed in the congregation many
visitors from distance. who together will
the citizens of Buffalo seemed to enjoy
the exercises of Presbytery.
Services we're held on Sabbath morning
at ArJuckIe Church By Revs E EcllS
and J..C Brown, who with Elder j. D
ArbuckIe, completed the organization Of
Arbuckle Church. B.
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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1874-04-16

We are glad to be able to state that the
efforts Of the yOuDg men to organize o
Brass Band 10 this city is meeting with
success.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1874-04-16

Farmers from different parts Of the
county, report the wheat as looking re,
markobly we'll for this season Of The year.
aud that the prospect is good for an album
daut crop
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1874-04-16

The dance given at the Virginia House
Friday night, vas a brilliant affair. All,
as far as we could SEQ enjoyed themselves
vol
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1874-04-16

George McCauley, charged With obtain
ing money from the Ohio Barrel Factory
Company under false preteusc, was tried
on Friday last. The jury said he was not
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1874-04-16

We direct attention to the advertise
mont Of J. NJ. Kerr & Co., Wholesale
Hardware Merchants, GallipOliS, Ohio -
This we'll known House needs no COM
mOuda!ion from US. Our readers know
iAis firm to DO honest, fair dealing men,
All NO eau now soy is, give them call,
aud rost assured Of square dealing.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1874-04-16

Females With expensive ideas, concern.
ing wearing apparel, favor Imitation.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1874-04-16

Many new buildings are spriugiug up
around town.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1874-04-16

The Mason County Teachers Institute
will commence at Hartford City on Tues
day, May 2Stb. AllTeachers lro request.
ed to be present promptly at the limo,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1874-04-16

Several salt furnaces in this city and
one Mason City has started up Keep
them running Teleqaph.
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Snring Races

ON The Fair Grounds Of the West Virginia
" State Agricultural Society. at Charleston
will be held on
Thursday & Friday, May IA, 4 10.
Liberal purses viii he given. A large number
of noted running and trolling horses from dIf.
fernt parts Of The country are now in train
Ing Tor this mpeing, and will positively BIZ IN
attendance. For programme aud full pnrticu
lars address JAS, f. LEWIS
april 9-td. Secretary
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1874-04-16

The Meigs County Nsrs says, Capt S
A Bsrnsp, is farming in Kern, neal
Lake Tnarc, in central California, and is
reported to be in poor health, as also is
his wife. Capt, Buruap met with an acct.
dent recently By which one Of his should.
ers was dislocated.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1874-04-16

Trespsssers are directed to read the ad'
tisemeut Of James CrOokham, Esq, Of
Cologne District.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1874-04-16
Sword handled umbrellas for ladies' have
been introduced.

UuSightIy and dilapidated psvemsnts
are numerous 10 this city.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1874-04-16
n PAnnERs. The Buckeye Mower

To FARMERS. The Buckeye Mower
and Rs.per and the "old Reliable Sweep.
,,.ke" Threshsr, manufactured st Canton,
Ohio, By c. Autumn & Co., and for
,bich Machines. Geo. ". Craig, Of Ar.
buckle, Mason county, is Agent, have for
years been acknowledged as not only the
cheapest, most durable and best 10 the
market, but capable Of doing better and
more work than any other machine Of the
.,zo kind. The unprecedented demand
70, tbaso Machines during the past season,
IA. Oniy again given proof Of their
aggressive merit and popularity. Farm.
e,, who are contemplating buying Reap
Of, Mower, or TGresher, should make their
wants known to Mr.. Geo W. Craig,
Agent, who will attend promptly to their
orders, and give them all desired infOrma'
ton; or orders may be left at this Office,
vbic will be also attended TO- Call in
and get o circular.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1874-04-16

To OUR COUScILNLN We hope our
tozu council will pass an ordnance forbid
ding the use of s,ove,pipe cbimnPys, en-
daugeriug the property in which they are
used, as we'll as surrounding property
Ifuot stopped at once, they will be the
cause of a terrible couaogration 10 our
town, built up entirely as it is Of frame
buildings.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1874-04-16

Circuit Court still continues in session,
and Judge Saith is dispatchng business
,riu-u-way-tba, is not often witnessed 10 the
Courts Of this State; and il be continues as
be has commenced since be has been on
tho Bench, there will be no accumulation
Of old business on the dOckets from term
to term. If attorneys and clients do net
get rcsdy His Honor is very apt to know
the reason why. Witnesses and jurymeO
are also made to know that they are not
to be absent from the courtroom without
leave of Court" Several witnesses and
jurors have been taught prOmptness by be-
ing compelled to answer RULES"
In case Of State vs.. Geo. McCauley,
charged with felony Jury returned verdict
Of not guilty.
State vs.. - Hill, burglary; verdict
guilty, and sentenced two years in the
Poniteutiary,
State IS. - Dement,, charged with fel-
ony, found guilty and sentenced to two
years 10 the PeDitcDtary.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1874-04-16

A larg. stock Of new Millinery goods
just received BY the Misses Jones' consist
inc of hats, bouuets, ribbons, flowers Ia
oep, collars, cuffs, white goods, &c. Give
than A call
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1874-04-16

SuprEE.-ThC ladies' of this city viii
give Supper at Beale's Hall Friday ov'
CHING, April 18th, for the benefit Of the
Brass Band. AT this Supper there will
DO voted to the haudsOmest young lady a
cake containing valuable gold ring As
Tho admission is only ten cents, NO expect
to see large crowd in attendance. The
Supper being for the purpose it sought to
be most literally patronisod BY all good
citizens. Turn out and spend your money
freely on next Friday night.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1874-04-16

"TeelotalIcr" 10 the Mason County
journal shows his dishonesty and covar'
dice By assaiIing us under hidden name
We honor and respect an open enemy, but
have nothing but lonthing for the misera-
BE, cowardIy bush Whackcr. If the cause
he advocates cannot be supported by his
name, then, indeed, should he hide it
from the world. ItsouDdS very much as
il from the pen Of a fanatic who would no
doubt encourage bis vile to visit beer 60
looms, there to minglc and pray with the
vendors Of strong drink, aud to be mock
cd and jcorcd by the low and vulgar -
We are able to sustain our position, Hnd it
is gratifying to US to know that our article
which has aroused "Teetotaller," receives
The endorsement Of ninc.tenthsOf our c'tt'
zcuS Only fanatics who have mercena'
ry motives 10 subserVe, object to 1t, or
advocate the womaH's crusade.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1874-04-16

The Spring term Of the Federal Court.
Judge Jacksonville commence at the
city Of Charleston, Monday. April 9th.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1874-04-16

ACCIDENT On last Friday morning as
the St. James was landing at the wharf
boat. Mr.. James Misner undertook to
step aboard Of her and fell between the
steamers guards and these Of the wharf
boat; and but for The timely assistance of
one Of the deck hands Mr.. Misuer would
have been crushed to death
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1874-04-16

10 to days paper, will be found an aO.
s!ract Of the proceedings Of the last COun
" Court.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1874-04-16

On last Thursday night some indiVIdu'
sls, whose names we could not ascertain,
we're cut on "foroging" expedition, but
not finding anything 10 steal, employed
their time 10 firing pistols on the streets,
to The great annoyance Of our citizens.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1874-04-16

On April 9th, there will be a grand
Odd Fellows Masquerade Ball given at
Huntington. The papers say that party
from Cincinnati will be gu hand witb'a
supply Of masks. Some Of the Odd Eel
lows Of this place purpose going down.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1874-04-16

A writer 10 the Nloigs County (o)
Mers says Of Mason City. The site is de-
sirablo for a large city, being situated in a
wide valley and above high water The
streets arc wide and laid offregularly, and
the buildings mostly Of a good class.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1874-04-16

Tho st. James will lie over at Clnciu'
oiuua,i on her Tuesday trip down, for the
purpose Of putting 10 . new battery Of
boilers.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1874-04-16

San CASE OF DRowNISa IN KASAWHA.
On Friday OF last week, and during the
late tremendous ''bcad rise" in the IA
uavbs river, Frank, oldest son Of Capt.
John ", Miller, and Perry and Walter
The two sous Of D. V. BuzA'u, ran out in
small boat for the purpose OF capturing
passing log, aud very imprudenn.7 yRo
below it, the log striking the bow Of the
frail boat drove her under instantly, the
swift current carrying the boys With terri.
ble velocity down stream, and the two
Buxton boys we're carried under large
fist boat tied to the bank below, while
young Miller caught hold Of the boat aud
succeeded 10 holding on, while the two
Buxton boys we're being carried, rapidly
down stream. Waller, the youngest,
aged between ten and eleven years, soon
sank to rise no more, while Perry was not
rescued until near Leon, where he was dis.
covered BY some young men in skitf, aud
brought to shore in such state Of ezhaus.
ton that It was With great difficulty that
;ho was nsusitated. This terrible calnmi-
~ comes with crushing force upon this
most estimable family, particularly upon
the mother, who is nearly frantic with
grief, and great fears arc entertained that
she may not survive the shock. Up TO
The time We 60 to press the body Of young
Waller has not been found.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1874-04-16

BURNED TO DEATn.-A little girl about
5 years old, daughter Of Mr.. Thomas Ry.
an, of Mason City, was burned so severely
last Thursday evening that she died the
rcxt day. She was drying her apron be.
fore the FIRE and her clorhing accidentally
caught Gre. There was no one in the
room at the time except smaller child.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-31
OLD SUBSCRIBERS COMPARING NOTES.
BEGAN WITH 1.-THE NEWCOMER"

BEGAN WITH THE NEwYOBKER."
20 tAs Editor Of RE Tribune.
SIR: Your Vermont correspondent asks, Who
eomes next, I do. first took TAs Ney- Yorker then
The Log Cabin then subscribed for TIE DAILY TRIBUNE,
which have continued to take until today. and have
read it with pleasure hope shall continue to do so.
THOMAS WEIGH
No COS Fuiion-ars., Brooklyn,X r., Jan. Ahs74
A SUBSCRIBER WHO BEGAN WITH THE LOG
CABIN
20 ne Edlt0r Of TIE TribWne.
SIR: The letters lately published from your
.ubscribers remind me that An growing old fifteen
mr. twenty years does such great while to
I WAS q subscriber TO The Log Cabin during the short
time Il existed the nrst number OF THE TRIBUNE,
and have been o regular subscriber since. first
Jaw Mr. Greeley ut the Syracuse Convention In ls4o He
VAS then tall and slender, nther awkward STOPPING
shouders, and hair the color Of soslings down but
those disadvantages more than balanced by his
his CONVICTIONS Whoever heard, believed In him, though
pOssiby not With him. I saw him afterward several
times az Agricultural Fairs and State Conventions the
Izst tune Phsdolphia 10 1856 Whom heard Of This
death feit with thousands Of others that had lost
personal friend think public Of this genera.
Die; he did not forget that he was 0ns Of them.
nm Krahsd with the present course OF THE TRIBUNE
In respects IL mama oment has improved can
under the guidance OF younger minds some old
things done away. Hossioiy for the better But
gc initiate IL. q. TO make their author known.
Tnos. J. McLouTH.
Nanehester, N. T., Jan. n, 1874
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-31
FULL FIRE INSURANCE A VICIOUS PRACTICE

r. the Editor Of The Tribune
Sin: The article in yesterdays TRIBUNE on
fire insurance good points but II does not
touch the chief difficulty The cost of Insurance cannot
be reduced unless fires dminished and this cannot
he done while companies insure property TO ITS full
va,re and thus te mpt the owners Il
lect t that It will inevitably Here Is the root OF
the evil Onehalf Of the free. IN the judgment OF the
most experienced underwriters, originate from tins
cause Now, what Is the remedyf II s to identity the
interest of the insured With the insurer by adopting the
eonsurance principle making the insured carry per-
tiou of his risk aud bear like proportion OF any loss
he may sustain This proportion be onethird, one
fourth or ffth-t must be sufficient TO interest the
insured in the preservation Of his property. 1t ia
striking that In sections where there but little
insurance there are very few fires.
The result Of tue adoption Of this principle by the nsur
ance companies would be the saving annually, OF prooa
bly, 900 of property from utter destruction. and
consequently would bring down the cost insurance
point that would not be burdensome to any interest
II would compel the erection Of safer buildings and
thus greatly diminish the chances OF swsepine con-
asrations Moral results would also Siow gres ,.
fearful temptation held out 70 people 70 e1rn sner
pess interests Of the country can adjust
this co-iusuranoe principle espeeiany Win the I'M,
sdopon Adventures without capital object TO II; but
this class should not be permitted ~ stand IN the wAy OF
To secure however the full benefit Of this principle
co0peraon among the companies IL required and ~ all
of them could not probably be induced to adopt It. exis
Isye interposton by the several States &n be
sary And simple enactment denying parties the right
20 than certain proportion Of their losses
will meet the ease. IL ID believed that such measure
will zoos By deemed necessary to save she HAoes OF
the country saying nothing Of Its morals, from such
great waste and destruction is being caused by the
vicious practice Of full insurance.
This evil has engaged she serious thought Of the under
writer's for years. and large majority ready for
reform. II has larger propori Ons than the public IS
aware Of and the country would bs greatly blessed 1t
could he extirpated MARK HOWARD.
Hartford, Conn. Jan. 20, 1874.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-31
A REVIVAL OF MOHAMMEDANIsM.
. xvell known that MOhammedanism

II il well known that MOhammedanism has
hsen making great progress In India Of late years to
the Alarm OF the Hndoos and that instead OF being
dvns religion Is 10 UNDERGOING great and ominous re
v,si Recent information the subject Ia ~ follows
census of Bengal lately taken makes the popuiaoea
az oo0OOO instead Of 100000 - vs. estimated In
s'ns disrnts there are 90 TO thc square mile Ths
nnnhor OF NohammedAns 10 far In excess OF popular e
timsie which mas counted them OF about While
they are found to be 3oe64oos W 81 VINO 90. Hhcse
ssIyes nj faith, there 42e1l000 Ibe hudo,
Nat Are 900 in number aud the Christians $1,000 OF
the aboreinas. included IN neither OF tnosc eIasecs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-31

with their armies Of missionaries tbeir theory that AZ
faithful equal before God their practice OF
raising any convert at once TO full social equality are
DoouIar,er and u,t.eSv III, coso, The religions
destiny Of Bengal Throughout many OF the richest
districts they already nearly quite one-ba OF the
population and IN they exceed HndoOs by 90
per cont. the most astounding instance Of Wholesale
c0Dve rsiOn In modern history.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-31

According to the animal report of the South
eide Railroad OF Long Island for the focal year ending
Sept 80 1875 which about the close Of the Shepherd
management the funded and noatDs debt 10 a1 s6s 80.
EsrninEs-from passengers, s!sois2 70; fron freight,
NF.sO IS from other sources Hso " TOTAL earn.ngs'
Slsa 03l a. Observation-Disclosures expenses, $50,
IA Isl interest s o. Internal tsI >90s "
tQts oo0DIx1 u
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-31

The directors of the Lewiston and Auburn
Railroad have authorized the issue Of bonds sufficient 70
complete the road
The temporary structure across the Saco
River on the Eastern Railroad 10 replace the structars
recently burned. vas Anishsd Wednesday night. and
trans now regularly Tho Company has conr acted
for iron bridge. b completed March 10 ct cost Of
"a ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-31

lively nght were badly beaten tho orsAnisason for
next year Considering cattle shows 70 w principally
valuable promoting horse races the sdmrers OF fs1s
threaten ~ withdraw their part OF tue ssov
aud MP separate exhibition IL addition W tas
controversy there another furious one about ne
uss which politicians we're making OF the Society end
NJ seens 10 have voted 20 kick out the politicians
aud hirenEs and let the farmers control farming IN
terests."
The Cheney church case at Chicago has
taken ON new phase and Il looks - II, In thh less
move tho new Reformed Bishop might cry check noe
ehestusts SUIT wss instituted by Bishop whtehosss
to recover the church property which 10 claims ssssss
70 the Episcopal Church ct large On sssosnt Of The In
fraction Of the by the trustees aud church In whoss
name II stands TIE church tself the other haad,
claims she buildng because iss members built snd Deid
for Il. Bishop Whitehouse seeued technically - hevs
the advantage. But Bshop Cheney fertile N e1Dedi-
snts. and hs last movement sseme = Asvs 1890 ~
spp0neata BY surprise. He allowed his chuce 70 -
fault mortgage q o. $780, 70 sstisy which was 90.
and was bid In for just enough - essee1ee ~ y
private individual, In whom, Of course, the I'VE sev
inhercs Ths Of course takes ne church oas ron sn
der the suit and leaves the Bishop ehsees en on p
ferrng now ehsrsss averring fraud end coilusssn -
regard this particular salc. There some hu@asSs
Of bill in equity 70 set THE sac esaoe Ano 81 -
injunction prevent the new purchaser ron aispSsSs
Of his paTgaIn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-31

white silk stockings, and with his black hair done
up in tall felt that his supreme ambition had
been realized.
Living mules bore off the dead bull and there fol-
lowed an iutermissOn for discussion. cigar
cites and water Two men below me went
into a bull-like passion over the recent
sport. They howled, screamed, shook their fists;
one gave the other the lie direct, the other
seized his opponent by the throat, and put the
wretch's head between his knees In moment
more there would have been q dead brute OF
new Species had not a woman interposed. fOur-
teen thousand people talked at once The
police interfered; combatants were marched
off glazing fiendishy at each other the woman fol-
lowed, and the excitement subsidized. Such are the
soothing effects of bull GIFTS Nor was this the only
unexpected episode. Said the Rbode-lslander,
| i've just received private telegram from New
York, announcing the failure OF -, bankers.
| Like Abner Dean, belonging to the Society Upon
1 The Stanislaus, smiled kind of sickly smile"
If ! did not "curl up On the floor"
| il was because ] curled up on a bench,
And the subsequent proceedings interested" me
no more" "Pailedw murmured. What will
become OF me' Where, oh where is my letter Of
credit How, oh how am TO work my passage
| home 7" That Rhode Islander is as good AZ he is
| handsome. He quieted my worst fears, he offered
| TO be my security, and l the possibility of re.
Il
| turning TO my native land. blessed the
| Rhode Islander. but ! put a question to
| him. suppose were in Madrid, friendless and I'M
known What would become Of me with a worth
less letter Of credit ~ The Rhode Islander shook
his head adding You would be in desperate con-
dition" What do you think" continued" Of .
financial code of honor which allows the possibility
Of such distress Detailing honest, unsuspecting men
| and women thousands of miles away from their base
Of suppliesfp " 1t is outrageous" Sympathy means
much when it gives security, and turned once
more to the ring; but if what think about dlshon-
oring letters of credit made intoa pill 1t would
be an awful dose for some people 10 swallow.
mention no names
flourish of abominable music, and Bull No.
rushed into the ring. He Was young and black. to-
tally unlike his brother. 1t is comparatively easy
TO Judge OF bulls on inspection but TO be aa Jad in
bull-fghters demands far experience. Every
bQl-igbt Js4airss different tactics. and ] under.