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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-13

BIS" The Washington (colored) An
nual Conference of the NJ. +. Church
met in Alexandria on Thursday last,
and was in session five days, adjournng
Monday. Much business OF interest to
the Church was transacted, and the
session was very harmonious. The
next place of meeting of the Confer
ence was fixed in Baltimore, at the Or
chard street Church. The following is
the list of appointments for this dis
trict:
Staunton Dis,rict-W. w. Foreman.
p. f., post office Stanton. Staunton,
Robert Steele; Augusta, Henry Sellars;
Highland, to be supplied; ll;rrisonburg,
w. w. Leewood; Rockingham Mission,
to be supplied; Rockingham, John len-
kins; Sirasburg, Philip Brown; New
Market, II. O. billiard; Winchester,
Daniel Collins; White Hall, J, III. Rid
dick; Charlcstown. w. Il. J. Williams;
jefferson, Benjamin Neugenl; Berke-
lev, Jno. Hughes; Shepherdtown, X.
Z. Lawson; Lewisburg, Joseph Harry;
Sprin. Creek. G.. W. Jenkins: Union,
Francis Bell: Mount Vernon, John A.
Holmes; Somers, William Davis.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-13

Dryden was so bound up in his
books that his wife exclaimed
Il wish | We're book that | might
always be in your society,"
Il wish YOU were an almanac, so l
could change You every year" replied
he.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-13

Hsgn GRANGER NoTICE.-The Gran
gers have determined to establish a
store at Dufiield's. For this purpose
they have formed jolt stock compa-
ny. The Stockholders are requested to
meet at the Court House, in Charles
town, March goth, at 10 - o'clock, a.
NJ. They will then be required to pay
10 per cent of their stock. The success
of similar store at Bcrryville, Va,
has prompted this enterprise
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-13

The appropriation recently made by
the Legislature of Virginia, allows $50
to such Virginia soldiers who were
permanently disabled in the late war in
arm or leg as can furnish a certificate
from the clerk of their County or Cor
poration Court that they have never re-
ceived an artificial limb or Communication
fer the same under any previous act.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-13

Mes Fosle, of Hawkinsrille, Shen-
andoah county. put on her bonnet and
shawl and started 10 church Sunday,
hut fell dead in the yard
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-13
Hardware and Store
Fixtures,

At COST. Most of the stock has been
recently purchased, and is of great va
riety. / will sell the stock together, or in
parcels. to suit purchasers. To any one
wishing TO engage in the business, an OPP
portunitv is now offered. The store room
can also be rented.
EDWARD SUAFER.
Mach
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-13

The Rev. Joseph Carson celebrated
his Goth birthday at his residence, near
Cnlpeper c. II, on Friday evening
last.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-13

CUMBERLAND AwAKE.-The board
of trade and the business men Of Cum
berland, Md, held meeting Saturday,
at which it was resolved TO print and
extensively circulate a book and accom-
panying maps, setting forth the manu-
featuring and mineral resources of that
city and vicinity, with a view Of attract
ny capital thither. The book will CON
tain comprehensive account of Cum
berland and its natural facilities, togeth-
er with an exhaustive article on the
coal and iron wealth of that region.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-13

eT We clip the following para
graph from the .7trocofe, published in
Elgin, Illinois. Mrs. McGlincy, referred
to, is the wife of Il. z. McGlincy, Esq,
local editor ofthe AdUOtat', and formerly
of this town.
Mrs. McGlincy, who has been yisi-
ting several towns in MclIenry county,
reports fine success in the temperance
work, having lectured at six different
places and gotten up an auxiliary socie-
ty at each one, and has no doubt but
she will get one at every town III the
county. People come out i'll the worst
of weather and fill houses, and seem
only to be waiting for some one to 90
TO them and set them TO work. Not
one has offered any objection to organi-
zing.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-13

The late Adjutant General Lorenzo
Thomas died in Washington city on
the ID inst, in the seventy-second year
of his age General Thomas was the
father of Lieutenant Thomas. who was
killed in the .Modoc war. He was, it
will be remembered, Secretary of War
ad-inierim during the administration of
President Johnson.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-13

DLACK and Green Tea. Tor sale at
- DR.. Hogruder's Drug Store.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-13

THE SENArE.-The Senate met in
extra session at - clock Friday last.
Some of the more distinguished of the
new Senators were received with ap
?ause as they entered the Chamber.
All were present except Mr.. Booth, Of
California, and Mr. Sharon, OF Nevada.
The newly elected Senators were sworn
in. after which Nj. Morton introduced
a resolution for the admission of Pinch
back as Senator from Louisiana. and
gave notice that he would call it up on
Monday. lie also introd uced resolu-
ton, which lies on the table, to the eff
feet that the present State government
of Louisiana is the lawful government,
that kellogg is Governor, and pledgiDg
all the power OF the United States to
maintain him in office. When EXPIRES
ident Johnson advanced to the Vice
Presidents chair, to he sworn in, he
was greeted with tumultuous applause,
and when he took his seat he found his
desk decorated with exquisite flowers.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-13
HARDWARE STORE
FOR SALE.

HAVING determined to leave Shep-
IL herdstown, offer for sale my entire
stock of
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-13
1000 lbs. of prime
Bacon,
200 or 300 pounds of
Lard,
Also or tons of
Timothy Hay.

and many other articles.
TERMS-For all the property except
the Bacon, Lard and Hay, credit Of six
months will be given on all sums over
ten dollars, note and approved security
required, the notes 10 bear interest from
date, but If paid promptly When due the
interest will be- RENTED; sums Of ten dol
lars and under cash. No property to be
removed until settled for. The terms for
the Bacon, Lard and Hay will be made
known on the day Of sale Sale to COM
mencc at 10 O'Clock, A. VI.
MRS. ANNIE j.. CHAPLINE.
G.. ID. McGlincy, Auctioneer.
March IL, 1875. 2w
COAL OIL
" For sale by
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-13

SPEAKER BLANE's LONG VIGAL-
Blame was called to the continuous SEES
sion from dinner party. He did not
Get there until ten in the eve
ming. This plainly shows that he was
outside of the plotting of the caucus.
He sat in the full dress that he had
donned when he went to dinner, and
sat in it all night without going ont to
seek change He never yielded the
chair during the whole night, after he
reached the hall. During roll call he
would slip ont for moment, but he
was ALWAYS on hand when the roll call
was completed. 1t was wonderful
test of endurance He sat for over
twenty hours, without wink Of sleep,
with scarcely any refreshments, talk
ing. gesticulating and reasoning with
the turbulent mob of men in front OF
him.-Hashingfon Special 10 Pitts
bmgh Leader
The Harrisonburg Old Common
wealth learns that negotiations for the
completion of the Shenandoah Valley
and Ohio railroad, have been compile
ted at the North, and that work on the
road will soon be resumed and the
road completed.
Ex-President Johnson authorizes the
statement that the letter recently pub
lished in the newspapers and kilograms
purportiug to have emanated from him
in criticism of the Democratic party
and especially the New Hampshire
Democrats are forgeries. He has writ
ten no letter, nor sent any kilograms
on the subject.
Advices from Asia Minor, received
in London. state that the famine in
that country is causing terrible distress.
In one district alone twenty thousand
persons have died since the commence
ment of the famine. The population
of these districts before the famine was
fttytwo thousand.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-13

a red hot meteor fell near West Lib
crty, in the eastern part of Iowa, on
the 18th ult sinking fifteen feet into
the ground, and making a hole ten feet
in diameter. For hours it continued to
spit forth flames, crackle, sputter and
smoke, and occasionally discharge can
non like reports, to the infinite terror
of the people in the vicinity. None
dared approach while this miniature
volcano continued in action, but with
the cessation Of life hundreds gathered
round to investigate the wonder.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-13

DEATH or Mrs. GERRIT SuTH-
Mrs. Ann Carroll Fiizhugh Smith, the
widow of the late Gerritt Smith, died
at Petcrsboro, New York, on Satur-
day, surrounded by her children, grand
children, and other relatives. Mrs. S.
was born in Hagerstown, Md, on the
18th of January, 1905. She was the
daughter of William Fitzhugh, veal
thy citizen of that State, who removed
to Western New York in 1912, where
he purchased large tracts of land,
which Lave since become very valuable.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-13

Mrs. Mary Randolph Spottswood
Berkeley, great grand-niece of George
Washington, died at Staunton, We'd
nesday last, at the age of 70. She was
otherwise connected with some of the
most celebrated families OF Virginia,
and was a NEST estimable lady Her
grandfather, Gen. Spottswood, who
first crossed the Blue Ridge on sur
vey, commanded the I'd regiment at
the battle of Brandywine. and her
father was General Francis II. Brooke,
who was a brigadier general i'll the
Revolutionary war, and her uncle,
Robert Brooke, was governor OF Viz
ginia in 1874.
WILL GRAssuorrERs FREEzE?-A
few days ago we noticed the presence
of myriads Of grasshoppers i'll the fields
around here. Strange to say the fear
fully cold winter did not effect them in
the least, and while the thermometer
was IS degrees below zero they were
hopping about as lively as ever. On
Monday last the fields were still full OF
them.-StamiOn TndicnfOr.
, 1875-04-04

E,OH SALE-LARGE LOT, NEW HOUSE, AT
4 Cisroadon Hills, near depot sohcol, and church;
very lou; eaay payments. Save your ron.s and own
home. HOLMES 4 CO.. u aud II Dcarbornat.
, 1875-04-04


[10R 6ALE-BY JACOB G. -MAGItL4 CLARK
zEW HOUSES, MODERN IMPROVEMENTS, ON
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-01-22
FROM OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENT.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 81, 1875
PARTY MEASURES DEVISED BY THE REpUBII.
CAN cAucUs-BErTER GOVERNMENT roB THE
SOUTH.
The House Caucus Committee appointed to pre-.
pare bills for the better government OF the South.
ern States have completed their labors and nave
informed Mr.. Maynard that they are ready to re-
port whenever the caucus is called. 1t has been
sugges led that 1t should DO neld on Saturday, at
noon. though 1t Is possible the call may be made
for tomorrow night, the object being to have time
for discussion and to dispose OF the report so that
the judiciary Committee may present the bill
and resolutions on Monday next. As to Louisi-
ana, joint resolution has been prepared recog-
nzing the legality OF the Kellogg government as
the most effective manner in which to settle all
dispute on that point. Supplemental Enforce.
ment act has also been drafted, which will give
the President discretionary authority In enforcing
the laws In disaYected districts in the Southern
States. The bills originally introduced In the
House by Mr.. White, the Chairman OF the com.
mittec, and Mir. whitley, member OF the CON-
mttce generally known here as acts TO egalize re-
pcating elections have been shorn OF some IN cir
features and amended so as to conform some what
20 the spirit OF the constitution. The committee
rejected with emphasis the proposition to put all
the Southern states again under federal jurisdic-
ton during the general elections.
The committee has agreed upon a new measure
to create bureau OF commissioners TO take
testimony wherever there have been deeds OF
violence, and to have plenary power in collecting
the facts which shall be preseated to the federal
courts, In order that Offenders may be tried and
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-01-22

REPEAL OF THE THIRD SECTION OF THE FUND.
ING BILL DY THE LEorsLATuRE-ExcEssrvv
RErRENCHMENT.
NASHVILLE, Jan. Al, 1873
The Legislature has done nothing so signidcans
as the repeal OF the third section OF the Funding
bill, which provides for the setting apart OF reve.
OF the state for payment OF interest on bondi
TO the exclusion OF everything else. The bill
repeating this section was introduced In the Sen.
ate and passed unanimously while in the Houss
only one vote was east against the action. This
shows clearly that the sources OF revenues are
short, which very likely means that what Is requt-
site for the current expenses shall be lrst paid.
This virtually breaks the backbone OF the Tonnes
see bonds.
1t can be set down as a positive fact that the
July interest VIII not be paid IL 10 even doubtful
whether any interest under the present policy VIII
he paid Tor Il long time TO come. The Legislature
is so imbued with the idea OF retrenchmene thai
every indication OF Its going to extremes IN that
direction wond have cut on State and county
superlntende schools, TO their inevitable ruin.
On this account tue State Teachers Association
met, and through speeches anu resolutions and
threatened withdrawal or the Peabody fund they
believe they have counteracted the tendency ior
retrenchment.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-01-22
F R A N G E..
The Constitutional Bills Submitted
to the Assembly.
MacMahOn's Powers and
Term of Government.
An Animated Opposition and
Excited Debate.

PARIS, Jan. 81, 1873.
In the Assembly to-day the debate on the con-
Dtitutonal bills was opened.
N. de ventavon's bill was nrss taken up. II
confirms President MaoMahon's powers, estao-
hsnes ministerial responsibility, creates second
Chamber, invests the President with the power
10 dissolve the Assembly, and provides that on
lhe lapse of the Presidential power Congress OF
lhe two Chambers shall decide upon the future
government OF France.
n. de ventavon urged that az the proUtsdrfun
bone was possible, 1t was necessary that II should
be Immediately organized.
THE oPPosITIONISr DIRECTIONS.
The members OF the Lett objected to the exclu-
HON OF republican principles from the measure
when the Republic was the existing form OF gov.
Drnment.
II. de Carayan.Latour. legitimist opposed all the
constitutional bills. he attacked the Republic
and Empire, urged the restoration OF the mon.
ArcnY and declared his party would vote in favor
Of granting Marshal MacMahon only the means
read the letter Of Prince Bismarck, published
during the Arn1m trial. in which the Prince stated
that monarchy would strengthen public credit
and enable France to form alliances.
EXCITEMENT.
This created great excitement In tho Chamber.
The reading was interrupted, and the Speakers
voice drowned BY shouts rom all parties.
THE DIVISION NOT TAKEN.
TIE sitting closed without vote.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-01-22
LOUISIANA.

ACTION OF THE GEORGIA LEGISLATURE AS 70
THE LOUISIANA oUTRAGE-TH PRESIDENTS
APPROVAL DENOUNCED.
ATLANTA, Ca, Jan. 81, 1875
Botu branches Of the Georgia Legislature to-day
adopted resolutions dehouncing she Louisiana
outrage. They declare the use OF the military in
that case a dangerous usurpation OF power, and
the Presidents approval Oft serious precedent,
and that the result OF sucn policy Will, II toll
Grated place the liberties OF the people at the feet
OF the President, clothed with the power OF mill.
tary dictator.
Alter rendering their sympathies to the OPP
pressed and patient people OF Louisiana II was
resolved THAT we condemn all lawlessness and
vto!ence; that We Will faithfully support the con-
sttution OF the United States and the laws enacted
IN conformity thereto, and that we advise all clti-
zens OF this and sister States TO render strict 0be
dence to the laws, and TO resort to legal means
Tor the redress OF grievances, relying upon the
popular sentiment OF the people. fairly expressed.
Tor a return In the administration OF the govern.
ment TO the principles OF the constitution"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-01-22
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

VAo0AN0AVN, Sous <4s 1eJOS
After tho presentation Of large number Of
memorials and resolutions OF little public interest,"
the question came up OF reconsiderlng the vote by
which the Indian Appropriation bill was rejected
yesterday. The vote was reconsidered-yeas 1861
nays 81.
The bill was again rejected-yeas 100. nays 12a
The vote rejecting the DILL was again reconsid-
cred, without the yeas and nays, and then finally
the bill was referred to the Committee OF the
Whole on the State OF the Union yeas 142
nays 102.
The SPEAKER stated that the bill went to the
Committee OF the Whole as an entirely new bill,
subject to amendment.
wETMoRE DISCHARGED.
Mr.. DAWES, (rep.) OF Mass, presented q letter
from Charles A. Wetmorc, the witness who was
yesterday committed for contempt and intimated
that The apology therein contained was satisiac-
tory. He therefore moved his discharge Tue
motion was agreed to and the discharge OF Wet
mUre was ordered.
MOTION TO ExrEL DELEGATE CANNON
Mr. SMITH. OF New York. from the Committee on
Elections, made a report In the case OF the Dele.
gate rom Utah. with resolution TO exclude him
from his seat on the ground OF polygamy. Ordered
MIR. MAYNARD, rep) OF Tenn, presented the re-
port OF the conference committee on what is
known as
THE LITTLE TARIFF BILL"
Mr.. MAYNARD proceeded to explain the report
ana the notifications which it proposes to make
in the existing customs duties.
After considerable opposition by the democrats
the conference report was agreed t0-yeas 100,
nays 90.
motion to reconsider was made and laid on
the table.
The bill now goes to the President for hts sigma
ture.
inc House then, at twenty-five minutes past
five p. NJ, adjourned.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-01-22
A FATAL SNOW SLIDE.
ANOTHER SNOW sIIDE-A PARTY OF MINERS
KrILED-sEvERAL FAMILIES sUFFoCATED.

ANOIHEH SNOW SLIDE-A PARTY OF MINERS
KIILED-sEvERAL FAMILIES sUFFoCATED.
SALT LAKE CITY. o. T., Jan. 81, 1878.
Another snow slide occurred in Big Cotton
wood Canyon yesterday afternoon, near the Rich
mond mlne party OF men engaged In Shaking
down" ore IN raw hides were caught by the slide.
Six men, named Thomas II. Broderick, william
Ritter Charles Dabole James Breeze, Henry At
kins and Reuben Moore were carried away. and
their bodies have not yet been recovered. George
McConin AID Thomas White were swept away
and covered with snow, but were dug out and
their lives were saved. The slide extended dts
lance OF about one mile, and was abou, 200 yards
wide Yesterday the bodies OF the six persons
Killed by the snow slide al Alta City were re-
covered. It is supposed that many other perso ns
have persisted In the same manner, but their
bodies are covered with snow to such depth that
they will not be found Tor some time. In one de-
molished house was found the body OF Mrs. Carey
sitting in a rocking chair, with an infant clasped
In her arms, and nearby the bodies OF her hus-
sunocation by snow. AT another house q man
was aug out oiivc, while man who had been
sleeping beside hin was found dead. The dead
BODY o! another person was found In the vicinity
OF tnc house. There is much terror IN these min.
Ing camps, and most OF those VINO can get away
Will probably leave; but 1t Is q dilcult and dam
Rerrus Undertaking to get away, Tor the people
Will nave TO walk, and run the gauntlet OF snow
slides on their way out Of the canyons.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-01-22
BURNING OF A POST OFFICE.

THE NEWPORT POST OFFICE AND CUSTOM HOUSE
PARTIALLY DEsTRoYED-DASiAoE ESTIMATED
AT TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS
NEWPORT, R L, Jan. II, 1878.
At twenty minutes to two O'Clock to-day an
alarm OF fire was given, which was caused oy
smoke coming up through the door OF the Pos,
once. The Fire Department responded az
promptly IS possible, but some time elapsed be-
fore water was put on. In the meantime tho
clerks OF the once, the police and citizens rem
dered valuable assistance In removing the mails
and furniture. All the letters ana mail matter
were saved and removed to an adjoining building.
The IRE had evidently acquired considerable
Roadway before It was discovered, and before tho
hremen got to work the whole building was fun
OF smoke. The furnace Is situated under the one
story l. in the ear OF the Post ONCE and the
smokepIpe is quite close to the rnbers. 1t is sup.
posed the rre started Dy the overleating OF
these ana then passed along under the floors and
up the Turing, between the brick wall aud Inc
plaster. This made it difficult to get at. bu:.
the l., the nremen were enabled to do effective
work: phs !an.sor has made ue many complaints
bers and wnen IL was necessary to drive the fires
he found 1t almost impossible to remain In tue
cellar on account OF the smell OF heated wood.
TO prevent this the tmbers were timed but it
was OF no avail. The danes reached M high
and through the second story windows but by
halfpast two O'Clock it had became apparent that
tHc WIS unOer COutIOi. Inc IL OeiDy INC
principal OBJECT OF attack, the windows were
quickly broken in and three or four streams
were at once thrown inside. Que stream was
also thrown into the cellar from the 'front.'
OF the building, and line OF hose was
passed up into one OIL the second story WINDOWS on
the Franklin street SIDE BY three O'Clock the
fire WAS en,lrey extinguished. AS many OF the
fixtures as were available were promptly re-
moved to Aquidneck Hall, which has been hired
for u temporary post Office. and everything VIII
be In working order tomorrow. The money or.
der department. was saved intact, aud the papers
In the sale were fOund all right. The estimated
loss is So 000 The building Is constructed OF brick
and was remodelled at an expense of 900 three
years ago. The Custom House is located in the
upper part OF the building and was badly dam
aged by water. The furniture, books and vaua.
bic papers were saved by being thrown from the
windows. The authorities at Washington were
promptly informed OF tine state Of affairs and II IL
presumed that the government architect will 90
here lQ.mQrrOK night.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-01-22
NEGRO TROUBLES IN SOUTH CARO-.
LIMA.

ATTEMPT TO RESIST THE CONSTITUTED con-
STABLES IN EDaEr1ELD CoUNTY-THE PERSONS
RESISTING ARRESTED.
AUGUSTA, Ca, Jan. 81, 1875.
Great alarm was occasioned in Edgeleld county,
South Carolina to-day, and the counties adjacent,
at the threatening OF another serious outbreak
like that OF last autumn.
The history OF South Carolina since the begin
ming OF the republican process Of reconstruction
has been, ike that OF other Southern States the
record OF bayonet interference to sustain the rule
OF carpet-baggers and emanclpated negroes.
To-day fifteen negroes were implicated in resist
ing the exercise OF the functions of constable By
the colored men who occupy that onice In the
county OF Edge1eld. They were all arrested, how
ever, and everything Is now very quiet.
Tenant, the negro militia captain. who hired
the negro to fire to General Buffers house, and
who fred the officers Of the law, is still at large
and cannot be found.