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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-03-04
Anecdote of Thaddeus Stevens.

The following authentic anecdOte of
the late Thaddeus Stevens Contributed
by prominent eX-member of Congress)
contains a grain of pure Attic salt,
which some of those who are in the
habit of searching The Drawer for that
condiment may relish: Eli.
TIme-the close of the 'long session.
of the Fortieth Congress, July q, 1868.
PEdce-ofiice of the Sergeaut-at-arms
of the House of Representatives, Wash
ineton. Dr0n1dtiS PeTso7lG-a group OF
impecunious NJ. C's, waiting to draw
their arrears of yay. ~ -
Seated on lounge in the background
were John F. briggs, then represent
ing the Lake Superior mining, district
of Michigan, aud Thaddeus Stevens,
of Pennsylvania. The odd Commoner'
was then on the very verge OF the
grave, nigh to deaths door, as he
himself expressed it (he died two
weeks afterward); but although his
shrunken frame gave painful evidence
of 'naturaIf force abated,' his eye-that
lustrous orb that glittered from out the
cavernous depths beneath the beetling
brow of a massive, forehead like the
black diamond in the mine-'was not
uim.'
briggs was particularly jubilant over
the passage of n bill imposing a higher
rate of duty on copper, in which his
constituents were deeply interested,
and Mr.. Stevens, in his habitual vein
of sarcastic humor, was Chatting him
about it, alleging, among other things,
that he had got his bill through by
bribery. (This was in allusionto some
nuggets of virgin copper, rudely mould
ed into the form of paper-weights,
which briggs had distributed among
members with whom he was personally
intimate as souvenirs of the mineral
wealth of his district.)
Upon that hint of bribery spake
Mr.. Stevens's colleague from the Berks
County district.~ .By-Jhe-way, Mr..
Stevens, briggs gave me one of those
paper-weights, and voted for his bill.
Tell me-your experience is so much
greater than mine-can | take it home
with me and keep it without being ac-
cused Of accepting bribe"
well, yes was the reply, uttered
with all the gravity of judge pro-
nsuncing an opinion you can keep it
as it is, but, as you value your good
name, don't hare Il coined into pennies p
= Editors Drawer, in Harper's Maga-
Mne for March.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-03-04

The New Hampshire election comes
off on the 9th of March.
The bill repeating the local option
law has passed the Pennyluania House.
The Delaware Legislature,b by some
strange accident, contains not one
lawyer.
The notorious J. c. Van Pelt, Of cru.
SADIE fame, was arrested and fined at
Wilmington, last week, for disturbing
a religious meeting.
Governor DennisOn stated at the con-
sultation of Ohio Republicans in Wash
ington, that he would not be candidate
for Governor.
Robert Collyer says; "There is no
profame music; il is all sacred" And
the howIiest of the howly is the night
ly seTenade of enamored cats.
Gen. Joseph r. Hawley has been re-
nominated for Congress Oy the RPpu5-
licans Of the First District of Connect
cut.
Wintermute, the murderer of Gener-
al McCook, has secured the s20, 900 bail
requires by the Dakota supreme Court
and has been discharged from jail.
The next meeting of the National
Sunday School Union will be held at
Baltimore, May IL, u and 13. Dele
gates will be present from different
parts of the world. .r
The greatest revival ever known in
that community is now in progress at
London, o., under the leadership OF
Mrs. Frame, Quakeress. The meet
ing has been in progress three weeks.
A lease of 999 years has just run out
in England. The land is at Woolwich,
and was church property thousand
years ago, but the crown leased it for
military purposes; it now revertS to
the original holders sifli-f.i r.
President Grant has rendered the ap-
pointment of Minister 10 Austria To
Judge Godlove S. Odh, of Indiana,
who has indicated that he will accept.
The letters recalling Mr.. Jay will be
sent to him at once.
The Mexican war veterans, number
ing nearly two hundred, were received
by the President last week, and intro
duced by Ex-Governor Herbert, of Lou
isiana. A badge of the Association was
presented to the President.
General o. o. Howard, now in COM
mand of the Department of the Colum-
bia, recommends that an armed steam
vessel be employed in the waters OF
Alaska to prevent the smuggling of
liquors, etc, from British Columbia.
1t has been ascertained by an inves-
tigating committee that the accounts of
the Georgia State Treasurer are S6S, GOO
short, and that he has illegally paid
S152, 900 old bonds. The committee re-
commend that the Treasurer be re-
quested to resign.
A letter has been received at Detroit
from Professor Watson, dated at Pek-
ing, Dec. 10, stating that his party had
successfully observed the transit of
Venus, Notwithstanding interference
of passing clouds, and that ninety-nine
Photographic negatives of the transit
had been taken.
The Indianapolis Journal notes that
the standing walnut trees on half sec
ton of land in Miami county, Indiana,
were sold recently for S17 900. There
is a large amount of other timber on
the walnut timber being sold. Walnut
lumber is coming more and more into
use thro' out this country and. Europe,
and at presentla very large business is
done in preparing and shipping it from
Indiana. Indiana has more of this
timber than any other State.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-03-04

liberal treatment could be asked for.
Apprentices in other professions pay
large sums in the first years of their
service; the cadets are taught and paid
for learning.-lW. H. Rideing, in St.
Nicholas for March.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-03-04

A Williamsburgh woman hasa ar
tiicial jaw. Did she wear the other
one out? IN.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-06

nTCENrENNIAL MATrERs.-oo much
of the limited time of the Legislature
was taken up by the Senatorial and
Capital questions, that many other I'M
portant matters were necessarily neg
lected, amongst which may be mention
ed some provision for an exhibition at
the Centennial, Of West Virginia indus
tries, products and resources.
So if the State is to avail itself OF that
opportunity of opportunities to adver
,ise to the world the business and varle-
ty of her material resources, it will have
to depend on private enterprise to make
the needlul preparation. And we are
Glad to learn that it is proposed to call
a convention at Wheeling in April
next month, to adopt suitable measures
to meet the emergency. Next week We
will tell our readers what is being done
in other States with and without Leg
islative cooperation.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-06

s@- An EDITOR IN BAD Way
The local editor, brother OFT, of the
Woodstock Democrat, is certainly in a
bad fix, and his delinquent subscribers
should be ashamed of themselves. Hear
his appeals, as follows, with tears in
your eyes,
The present editor of this paper is sadly
i'm need of pair OF pants. Not very
nice way to put. it, but then when you
are in fix of that kind 1t don't do to be
mealy mouthed about il. We were COM
peiied to decline an invitation to an even
ing party few days since, just because
we had no trowsers to sport. We felt our
poverty keenIy when we found our girl
was to be there, and when she sailed by
with that other fellow we thought our
punishment was greater than We could
bear. We also thought Of some deiin-
ouent subscribers in q manner We hope
will not be remembered against us. I'm
less YOU come up friends and get us those
pants that other fellow will get our girl.
Now, brother OFT, we have pair OF
pants, and the only pair, which we have
been wearing fer the last fourteen
months, and which very much resem-
bic a corn meal sitter al certain place,
which We will loan you, and We will
remain in bed until you go to See your
Ann Marian Sophiar.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-06

nay BOOSTERS, says josh Billings,
are the pugilists among birds, and hav-
ing suitable shoulder to strike from,
they strike from the hee!. sWhen a
rooster gifts whipped, the hens al march
off with the other rooster, if he amt
half 50 big or hansum. 1t is pluck that
wins hen. BOOSTERS, (aza Glass; won't
do emmy household work, you kant git
a rooster tn pay emmy attention tow
young one. They spending most Of
their time in growing and strutting,
and once in while they find worm,
which they make a great fuss over, call
ing their wives up from distance, ap-
parently to treat them, but jiz az the
hens git there, this elegant cuss bends
over and gobbles up the worm. Jist
like a man for all the world.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-06

b6THE CANE LAW OF WEsr VIRGIL
SIA.-The new game law makes it un-
lawful "for any person in any place, to
catch, kin or ipjure, or to pursue with
such intent. any quail, Virginia par
fridge, or any wild turkey, between the
LIST day of January and the 18th of Oc-
tober inclusive, or any rufled grouse or
pheasant, pinnated grouse or prairie
chicken, blue winged teal, mallard or
wood duck, wild goose or brant, at any
time between the first day of January
and the first day Of September; or catch,
kill or ipjure, or to pursue with such
intent on the land Of another, between
the first Gay of January and the FIRST
day Of October, any wild rabbit OF
hare" The penalty for the violation of
this section, is fine of from 81 to s2s
for each ofense on conviction in pro-
per court, or imprisonment in the coun-
ty jail not more than twenty days, OF
both, at the discretion of the court,
! and pay the cost Of prosecution"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-06

DIR. WM BAKER. This gentleman,
formerly OF our city, but for q year past
located at Philadelphia, son OF our res
pected townsmah J. l.. w. Baker, ESQ,
has been elected Superintendent and
Manager of the University Hospital,
which is under the direction of the
Medical University of Pennsylvania,
patronized and supported by that great
State. This is perhaps the finest, and
will be when fully completed, the lar
gest institution of this kind in the coun-
try, costing in its construction thelarge
sum of S2,5OO,OO0. This position
conferred upon so young man and a
graduate of rival institution, is highly
complimentary, and is certainly credita
bic to him as a professional man.-Mar
hnsburg Stafesmun.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-06

ssyn WRrrING on NEWSPAPERS
There are thousands Of persons who
wish to send newspaper to friend OF
correspondent, and at the same time
write a few words to the receiver, which
is now against the law. To meet this
want, the Postmaster General is matur-
ing a plan of combining the postal card
with the newspaper stamped wrappers
at 2 cents postage-by which arrange
ment all infringements of law hereto
fore existing will be checked, and peo-
pie may write Oh newspapers as much
as they please.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-06
r@ The LETTER From HAMILTON

Ec The LETTER FRoM HAMILTON.
We invite the attention Of every far
ner in Jefferson county 10 the letter In
another column, written by Mr.. K. s.
Ruse, formerly citizen Of this county,
and now of Loudon county, giving an
interesting statement of his dairy oper-
atoms. Mr.. Rinse proves that more
money can lac made from few COWS
than can be realized from large wheat
crop; and we would advise our farmers
to turn their attention to the dairy busi-
ness. We know Dir. r., to he modest
map, but we could not refrain from
publishing his letter entire, aud we
trust he will pardon us for being so alb
rupt. His numerous friends will be
glad to welcome him back to old JEFF
ferson, and teach them "dairy opera
tions"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-06
be- .v.R.R,-The Board Of L

nE S. V. r. R.-The Board Of d.
rectors of the Shenandoah Valley Rail
road will meet at Charlestown on Tues
day next, the 9th instant, for the pur-
pose of taking steps to resume work
upon the road. 1t will also be seen by
an advertisement in this issue that an
election will be held by the stockholders
at Front Royal, on the 9th of Apr! for
the purpose of elec,ing a President
and Directors of the Company for the
ensuing year.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-06

JEFFERSON LITERARY SOCIErY-LEc-
ruRE OF HoN. A. X. BoTELER ON THE
CENrsNNIAL.-Tbe very large and ap-
preciative audience which greeted our
distinguished countyman, the Hon.
Alexander r. Boteler, were amply re-
paid by the eloquent and interesting adj
dress which he delivered on Friday
evening last. -.
His Introduction was conceived IN
the broad aud comprehensive spirit OF q
patriot, and delivered with the taste OF
an artist, and the eloquence OF finish
ed orator. Had Mrs. Sigourney been
present, no doubt the breath OF oratory
would again have vibrated the @ollan
harp of poesy, as it did in days of yore,
in the Hall of the House of Representa-
tives.
After his exordium, Mr.. Boteler pro-
eeeded to point out the general scope
and design of the international Exhlbl-
ton of 1876. Thus far, no less than
twenty-five nations had officially signi-
fel their intention to contribute. In
addition to these, six OF seven more had
given un official information OF q design
to participate. The speaker thought
there was some reason to complain OF
the action of the Secretary of State, in
the premises, to say nothing Of the re-
fusai of Congress to contribute to al
exhibition inaugurated by their own
Act. under natiop-I ~~.ri--" p-;v"t q
epterpriss, however, under the lead OF
the women of America, had nobly res
pended, until success based upon pecu-
MARY contributions, and endorsements,
was assured. Nothing in all history
rivalled the scale upon which prepare
!. ton were now being made. -Four hun.
dred and fifty acres had been assigned
in Fairmont Park, Philadelphia, to the
exhibition. Of this, the buildings, and
floor space would occupy not less than
fifty acres The Exhibition would open
on the 10th Of May, 1876, and end on
the 10th of Nov, thus giving histori-
cal significance to the durational term
of the Centenary celebration.
Mr.. Boteler enlarged upon the ippor-
lance of State action on the part Of
West Virginia. Viewed from the utili
tartan standpoint only, here was an OPP
portunity to advertise her immense
mineral deposits, and resources, which
would never again be presented. lie
had urged this matter OIL the Legisla-
ture by private appeals, and the Cover
nor had adverted to it in his message.
But as yet no action had been taken.
He had recommended the appointment
of NJ. +. Maury, Jr,, to superlntend our
meteorological contributions. But our
legislature was too much engaged In
controversies springing out Of personal
ambition, and local interests, to attend
to the material welfare OF the common
wealth. --.
The speaker concluded his address
by inviting attention TO the instructions
to applicants for space, and expressed
the hope that private enterprise would
do something TO supplement the lethar-
CIV of our representatives.
In these views Of Mr.. Boteler we cor
daily concur, aud trust that the Legs
lature will yet act upon the recommen-
dation of the Governor.
Among the audience we observed
Porte Crayon, Gen. David II. Strother)
an attentive Observation-Disclosures"
Spirit
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-06
eay DESTRUCTION OF SHEEr.-Fror

Boz DESTRUCTION or SHEEP.-From
the last Monthly Report of the Depart
ment of Agriculture, we learn that
during the past year, out of ls5,257
Sheep reported in 20 counties of West
Virginia, 2,S7O, or over l-2 per cent
of them, were killed by dogs. How
many more were not raised on account
of the danger attending from this cause,
does not appear, but it is safe to say
the number is immense. Let us dipense
with the dogs, and raise more sheep.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-06

rdr The Musical and Vocal Concert
given by the Keedysville Orchestra
Band, in Billmyers Hall, on Saturday
night last. was complete success. The
Hall was crowded to OVERLOOKING, and
everything passed off pleasantly. The
chief lady singers were Mrs. Deaner,
wife of Professor Deaner, and the two
Misses Gallaher Of Boonsboro. The
Professor should feel proud of his Or
chestra Band.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-06

s9 COUNTY CoUKr.-The March
(triaD term Of the County Court Of JET,
ferson will begin on Monday, the 18th
instant-President T. w. Baylor, and
Justices Henkle and Rissler, composing
the Court. The following are the ju-
rors drawn for the term:
John l. Craighill, John W. Terrill,
Jacob Ferrell, Thos. Wysong, John
Flanagan, Jacob III. Engle. John Mel,
vim, Edward d. Hams, WIN. 7. Baden,
Henry II. Loyns, Rudolph Custer,
Abraham Myers, H. w. Crittenden, L.
G. Brothertoh, John Fechler, II. P.
Andrews, Adam Breneman, Francis NJ
Brown, Henry Cannon, Z. l. Lee, Jr.,
w. L. Hedges. Lewis Castle, BeDja-
min Engle, John Avis, (of Wm) A. c.
Drawbaugb, Dan1. Dovenberger, DAM
Ames, John H. Strider, Thomas Lick
Ider, John Criswell.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-06

B~ AN OLD RELc.-We return
thanks to Mr.. c. w. Doll, of Martins
burg, for an old plat Of Mecklenburgh'
sent US few days ago. He accom-
panies the plat with the following
note :-"Mayor of Shepherdstown; by
accident I found an old plat of Meek
lenburgh, which enclose to you, sup
posing it would have some historical
interest, and perhaps be OF some real
value"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-06

s@ BRIErs.-Capt. J. +. A En'ier'
of Piedmont, was in town this week,
looking well.
The boatmen are getting ready tor
the "raging canawl."
We are glad to state that the Paper
Mill here will resume operations in
few weeks.
The ice upon the Potomac foated
down stream on Friday last.
Six inches of snow on Monday last,
the deepest Of the season, but slelghlng
was Of short duration.
The City Council meets on Monday
evening next.
DIR. Tanner, member of the House Of
Delegates, returned home on Monday
last.
Have You rented yeti If not you'd
better look up roost for next year.
Everybody now believes in the
ground hog prophecy.
Lovers ure not afraid to sit in the
dark.
The hsndsomest man in Jefferson is
a schoolmaster. TIVE .hearda lady remark
the other day. Wonder who he ain.
St. Patrick's day, in the morning, is
coming, the day to plant your taters.
Mud is trurnps, ana our county roads
hold a full hand. Whose deal is it
Just about this time country urchins
hide away eggs in the hay mows pre-
paratory for Casters reception.
Snakes and Gerapium plants won't
grow together. Therefore SOW Geran-
ium seed, and you'll keep away snakes,
Parting ones hair at the equator is
dying out among the dandy portion OF
mankind
Mr.. G. r. Licklider is attending the
NJ. Z. Conference, South, at Washing
ton, az a delegate, accompanying Rev.
A. A. p. Neel, pastor.
Women will do less talking in this
month-because it IS the shortest one
of the year.
Many frozen limbs were seen q week
or two ago, but they belonged to the
trees, you see.
Rev. II. Nice, pastor of the NJ. E.
Church, is in attendance of the annual
Conference, at Winchester.
Two inches Of more snow on We'd
nesday, and our boys are "a sleighlng
with the girls.
We are glad to state that Mr.. II. e.
Entler is recovering from severe i'll
ness.
The ice is piled up ten feet at Pow
ellis Bend, above here, on the Potomac.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-06

S% DEATH.-It will be seen under
the head of deaths" this week, that
Mrs. Janet G. Beall, mother of Captain
John Yates Beall, who was hung in
New York by the order of a federal
court martial about the close of the
war, on the charge of piracy, died at
her residence in this county on We'd
nesday of last week.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-06

S1 "Mack," of the Berkeley Springs
Mercury, says that town is signing for
an animal show, a minstrel troupe, an
oyster supper, tournament a Woman's
Rights Convention, d creased pig chase
or some such kind of a show, just to
liyen up the times in aud about that
place. Come down here "Mack," in
the world, where We lave these things
going on every day. Lively times down
here
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-06

la The Senate, after whole nights
session, laid that miserable piece of
Kellogg jewelry, Pinchback, on the
table. There were enough decent men
in the Senate to vote against his adniis-
sion as q Senator, and Morton was the
maddest, and Pinchback the saddest,
men in Washington when the result
was known Poor Pinchback-he is
no doubt gnawing file. and will per-
haps fly "to the mountains of Hepse'
dam" or some other dam, before he
takes seat in the Senate Of the U. S.
And so Pinch has Leen "scooped.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-06

B6- CIVIL RIGHTS BILL-The infa-
nous Civil Rights Bill, which we pub
lished few weeks ago, from the House,
has passed the Senate by vote of 3S
10 26, and has had the approval of the
President, and is now law. 1t is some
pleasure to know however that the
Schools will not be effected by it. On
account gifts passage the two promi-
nent hotels at Alexandra has been
closed. At Richmond, the negroes are
beginning to exercise the law. During
Tuesday last several visited the restau-
rants, including the bar room at the
Exchange hotel and s barber shop, and
demanded to be waited on. They
were refused in every instance and or.
dered out
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-06

@- DEATH OF A VALUABLE BULL
A valuable bull, of the celebrated Dur
ham breed, belonging to DIR. Tanner,
near this town, died few days ago,
from the effects of bite from vicious
boar, also belonging to the DIR. The
DR.. refused $500 for the Bull on sew
eral occasions, and his death is to be
regretted on account of his being Of a
celebrated and valuable stock.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-06
s@ Hon. II. G. Davis introduced a

Rs Hon. II. G. Davis introduced a
resolution into the United States Senate
few days since to provide for resale
of The Governments interest in the
Harpers Ferry property, the former
purchaser, Mr.. Adams, never having
settled for his purchase. Senator Davis
has left no stone unturned to bring
about favorable result, and with his
energy aud ability We can youch for a
favorable conclusion.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-06

~Y. III. G. A. ADDREsS.-Ne''
John P Hubbard of Alexandria, va
will deliver an address before the
Young Mems Christian Association In
the Methodist Church South OF this
place on Monday evening next at Z
o'clock p NJ. Rev. J. D. Mitchell OF
the same city, will be present on the
occasion and add some appropriate re-
marks. The public are invited to at
tend
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-06

~ James A. Adams had the first
fresh fish of the season on Tuesday last,
and sold as follows :-Shad 5 per pair;
Herring so cents per dozen, and Null
lets go cents per bunch.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-06

p9- Our friend, Mr.. ]. +. Welshans,
of the firm of Richard 81 Welshans, Of
this town, and who has been sojourning
in New Orleans, will accept our thanks
for New Orleans papers received.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-06

sU- Talk about "strutting! Just
watch the Geese how they strut around
town. They keep no more account OF
the Town Sergeant, Mayor, and the
Corporate authorities generally, than a
blind hog does of the laws of West
Virginia or the Fourth OF July.