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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-02-13

s@ HARPEas FLRRY.-We notice in
the proceedings of Congress on Friday
last that the committee appointed in
reference to sale of the Government
property at Harpers Ferry, made a re-
port censuring the Attorney General for
great remissness of duty in not enfor-
cling the payment from the purchaser,
+. &. Adams. The committee recon-
mend prompt action to enforce the pay
ment of Adams bonds. A speedy dis
position Of this valuable water-power
should be made, as the property is
rapidly going to decay.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-02-13

By" The MAIL BAG CUT.-The bag,
containing the eastern mail, which was
thrown off the train, by the Postal
Clerk, on the b. & o. II. r., at ker-
neysviile, going west on Wednesday
last, wes run over by the train, and
severely demolished. 1t is said that
letters and papers flew in every direc-
ton. The Postal Clerk gave the bag
atoss, as he usually does, in passing the
depot, but the wind blowing severe
gale at the time, carried the bag under
the wheels of the train. The mail
brought to us looked as if it had gone
through a double cylinder threshing
machine. We also learn that pair OF
gold spectacles sent to this town was
completely broken up. and a braid OF
hair cent te,lady here resembled mice
nest
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-02-13

BO- BRIErs.-Three inches of snow
on Sunday last, and four more on We'd
nesday night, and sleighing is excellent
Ice on the Potomac fifteen inches
thick.
1t is said that Tuesday last was the
coolest day for so years.
We regret to state that II. G. Entler,
Teller of the Bank, is confined to his
room by sickness.
There is letter in the Charlestown
Post Office for Robert j. himball of
this town.
The Hagerstown Free Press office
will be offered at Public Sale, on the
9th of march.
Rev. Mr. Beckley, Lutheran minis
ter of Boonsboro', Md, is severely i'll
of humps.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-02-13

@ The Williamsrort Pilot publish
es letter from convict in the peni;
Tertiary to Jonathan Spitlman, Esq, OF
Wii!iamspcrt, promising that gentle
man to expose and endeavor to bring
10 Justice "a set of scoundIels who in-
fest that district" if Mr.. $. will use his
influence to have him 0he convict par
doped. The mans name is Stewart,
and he was recently sent to the peni-
Tertiary for eight years for stealing a
horse from Mr.. Spielnan. The circum-
stances attending the arrest Of Stewart
strongly indicated that he had accom-
plices in his nefarious calling.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-02-13

r@- HIGH PPicEs.-We learn that at
the sale of VIM. S. Staley, near this
town. on Wednesday last, aud which
was advertised in the Register, every
thing sold at extraordinary high prices.
Horses, cattle. farming utensils, house
bold furniture, &c, sold for almost dou-
BILE that which was expected. Geo.
McGlincy, Jr., was the Auctioneer, his
father being confined to his room by
sickness, and of course could not Off
ciate as Auc.ioneer.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-02-13
NOTICE..
Feb. IL, 1875

7 HAVE been patiently waiting since
L January lst, for settlement Of last
years accounts, as we'll as lin not a few
cases,) accounts for previous years. My
waiting has been in vain, scarcely per-
son has come forward to settle their ac-
counts. Those indebted will please take
notice that there must be a limit TO this
waiting and deferring, that 1t requires
money to pay my bills, NOW over due,)
and that promises will not answer. No
ney must have, and do hope that all
indebted, will make an honest effort to
settle their indebtedness, as early as pos
sible, not deferring Il at most over 30
days from this date. i hope that the above
may be complied with, that costs and un-
pieasantness may De avoided. Let no
one attempt to excuse themselves with
the foolish plea that their accounts will
not make much difference.
Respectfully submitted,
J. s. MELVIN.
Elk Branch and Unionville.
Feb. 13. 1875. II
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-02-13
Gen. Fitz John Porter

Gen. Fitz John Porter l,a, presented
to President Grant another apna"I g..
a rehearing of his case by the Po.sd
of Army Officers upon the ground of
public justice, because of new ey;deroa
of unquestionable character, which r.
it had been attaiaable at the time of
the trial, would have insured his acoui,.
tai. The appeal is accompanied bv
opinions from several eminent LAWYERS
who declare that the evidence on which
Gen. Porter was convicted does in fact
acquit him of the charges alleged
against him. Gen. Porter reminds
Gen. Grant that he once said that Por-
ter would be entitled to rehearing on
such case as is now offered, and he
declares that he has proof that Presi-
dent Lincoln declared he was not salts
fed of the justice of his sentence and
intended TO order a review of the case.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-02-13

Opp FEIIowsHIp-The Odd Eel
lows in the United States are secret
beneficial society of great numerical
strength snd Importance. On Deem
Der 81, 1878, their membership reached
the large aggregate of 4I4,092, that
being the latest date at which reports
have yet been made. There were at
that time $40 lodges in the country,
and during the year ending with that
date 57,212hew members were initia-
ted. The revenues Of this great organ
ization in 1873 amounted to $685.
696, whilst the large sum Of u, $685.
240 was discussed for relief.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-02-13
g@- WIND Fault is stated that

g1r WIND Fault is stated that
Rev. J. +. Campbell, Of Strasburg,
Va, formerly Pastor of the Lutheran
Church of this town, has received do
nation of ten thousand dollars, from
relative residing in England. There
seems to be no doubt of the gift, and
Mr.. C's numerous friends of this Sec
ton will rejoice to learn of his good
luck. "Bread cast upon the waters
will return.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-02-13
I Ii E REGISTER
SAcpherastown, West Va:
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. n3.
TfIE CAPITAL.


If there ever was an inanimate object
that could be forced TO feel and suffer,
we think it would he the above much
abused aud prosecuted thing Without
the means of locomotion it has been
forced to gallop from Wheeling to
Charleston, and it is now attempted to
force it to trot back to Wheeling Tru-
~ It's fate is as sad as those gallant ten
Thousand Cornish men, who were made
TO march up the hill and then march
down again. But, seriously, this is not
the time to carry our seat of govern
meut around for show, without even
wheels. If our Legislators acted wisely
in renewing it from Wheeling to
Charleston several years ago. where Is
the wisdom of taking it back to the
former place But, if it must become
moving machine, then give us all a
fair deal. Wheeling has had it once,
and her turn does not come again until
it GENES from its tour through the
State. We insist that Shepherdstown
shall have it for at least citizen min
utes." We desire our mechanics to
have a view Of it so that they may be
able to construct moving house for
our representatives in which to follow
The capital IN its rounds and be at hand
10 take their seats when the Legislature
meets seriously once more. AS we un
derstand Mr.. Benefits bill, he only
proposes to remove it TO Wheeling
temporarily.
Can We afford to spend $20O,O0O in
the construction of a temporary State
house and necessary public buildings ?
Nor is this all In addition to the
above outlay there is bill pending to
appropriate $4,000 for the use of the
present capital, in case the Seat OF Gov
ernment is moved. But suppose we
were so foolish as to do so, what guar
antee have We that the very next legis-
lature will not move it to some other
point? If we have so much spare
change in the public exchequer had we
not better be honest before we are indie
pendent, and pay our equitable share Of
the public debt resting on the State of
West Virginia Or if it is determined
that we owe nothing in that direction,
why not enlarge the accommodations
fol the poor, unfortunate demented,
blind, and deaf and dumb in our State?
Just at this time we must enter our sol
emn protest, as the representative of an
over taxed people, against this useless
piece of extravaganza.
The bill removing the Capital passed
The Senate on Friday last. The vote
stood thirteen for removal to eleven
against. The bill is now in the House,
where it is supposed by many, will be
rejected. If the bill should pass the
House, thereby becoming true bill,
it is thought that the Governor would
veto it, from the fact that the removal
would be but temporarily, and we think
his decision would be very wise one.
The following is the vote as recorded
on the removal of the Capital, in the
Senate -
AYEs-Messrs. Arnett, Bennett, Berk-
shire, Bishop, Camden, Cunningham,
Grantham, Gof, LOOMS, Pannell, Price,
Scott, Johpson-13.
NoEs-Messrs. Burdett, Clayton,
Dennis, Dickinson, Eastman, Ferrell,
Custom. Mcdonald, McGiuniS, Shelton,
Sherrard-l1.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-02-13

At dancing party in western Ken
lucky the other night, to which several
women came with their babies, some
young men changed the clothes of the
infants while their parents were dane
ing, and mixed them mp generally. The
following day there was great row,
and as the families lived miles apart, it
took several daysto uninix the children.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-02-13
JOS. s. FLEM In G .
Doors AND SHOES.
A large Stock OH hand. All kinds of work
made TO order. Repairing promtly done.
TERMS CASH.
suKpHERpsrowx. W. Va.


February I, 1873.
10 my customers and the public gener-
ally.-I desire to call your attention to
my NEW PLAN OF BUSINESS. Ipro-
Pose TO reduce the price Of Boots and
Shoes to the lowest possible figures. To
do this / have adopted straight out
CASH business. Call and examine work
and prices. ] am satisfied you can save
money. mean business, and mean ev-
erything say. will make you good
work, and use good material. am de-
termined to be behind none. All ! ask Is
trial, and ! guarantee to deal fafr. and
square. II you want to, get bargains now
Is the time. 1 also Offer my stock Of Ready
made work at greatly reduced prices.
p. ST. will aleo attend to having
Watches, Clocks aud Jewelry repaired by
competent w0rkmen, J.S.F.
Feb. Is, 1875. n
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-02-13

g@ DEATH.-We learn that MIR.
John Dalrymple, who left this town for
the West, Sc years ago, died at his resi-
dence near Chilicothe, Ohio, a short
time since, aged 81 years. Some of our
oldest citizens no doubt remember him.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-02-13

p@ A good fruit year is predicted
by the oldest fruit growers on account
of the abundance of ice upon the trees.
They say it efectually retards the
swelling of the fruit buds until the dan
ger from frost is over.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-02-13

n~ L. Dow Hess, Esq, OF Loudoun
county, formerly of this county, has
been suggested in the Leesb1rg Fash
ingfonian, as candidate for the next
Sheriff OF that county.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-02-13

r| In the Legislature of this State,
the bill offered by DR.. Tanner. of this
County, appropriating $500 to II. X.
Douglas, for the purpose of defraying
expenses of burying the Confederate
dead of West Virginia, who fell in the
State of Maryland, and buried at the
Hagerstown Cemetery. was ordered to
its second reading.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-02-13
RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

There will be Communion services at
Liberty Grove, on the 2lst inst, Sunday
at IL o'clock, n. NJ. Preaching and
Church Conference on Saturday proceed
ing, at 3 o'clock, Z. NJ.
In consequence of the above, the Church
in town will not be open in the morning,
but will be open at night.
A. A. p. NEEL, Pastor.
Eab 18th 1874
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-02-13

s$ RoBBERY.-We learn that about
fifty bushels of apples were stolen from
the farm of DR.. 1. S. Tanner, near town
a few nights ago They were buried in
his garden, and taken therefrom.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-02-13

The West Virginia Democrats are
still quarreling among themselves at
Charleston, and the Senatorial candi-
dates are wearing out their trowsers,
s.on the ragged edge"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-02-13

ng MONEY TO LoAS.-The Building
Association will offer several shares of
Stock, on Monday evening next, at the
! Register Office, at 6 1-2 o'clock.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-02-13

~DEAD.-Died, near Bedington,
Berkeley County, on the 2Sth ult.,
William Parker, colored, aged, 80 years.
Deceased was a very old and highly
respected colored man, ard resided un.
til the close of the war near Walpcr's
Cross Roads, in this county. In slave
times he belonged to old Mr.. Casper
Walper.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-02-13

This may answer some up country
editor, but we amt that kind:
Complexion clear as polished wax;
Her tongue as sharp as carpet tacks;
Her eyes dark bewitching blue;
Her voice is pure and high toned too;
Her neck's like Annie Laurie's swan;
Her words you'd love to dwell upon;
Her teeth SO pearley, clear and white,
You almost wish your ear she'd bite.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-02-13

pW" Groceries at jobbing prices at
cash or grain, ct Frazer & Bishops,
Nar,insburg.
sD- Highest cash prices paid for
Corn. bys Ftazer & Bishop, Martins
burg.
ny> Ask your merchant for Frazer
& Bishops non explosive White Car
bon Oil, and have no other. 1t is as
safe as gas.
H1- Frazer 6 Bishop, of Martins
burg, are selling salt cheaper than it
can be brought from the city in any
quantity.
@- Splendid Egg, Nut and Pea
Coal at Frazer & Bishops, Martinsburg,
w. Va, all at low figures.
ay- Frazer &c Bishops is the place
to get good article Of Clover Seed,
for spring sowing.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-02-13

Buffers CLOSING SPEECH.-The
Washington correspondent OF the Balti-
more Sun, writing of Buffers closing
speech in the House of Representatives
says:
"He positively misrepresented the
Democrats who had signed the Ku-
Klux report a few years ago, and re-
fused to accept the explanation made
by Messrs. Cox and Beck. AS was ex-
pected, Butler devoted his speech main
ly to an insidious attack upon Mr.. John
Young Brown. He wanted to get even
with the kentuckisn, but he hardly
succeeded. His account of the John
Brown raid in Virginia, and coupling
with it, as he did, the name OF Mr..
Brown, of Kentucky, was not whit
less offensive than what Mr.. Brown said
about General Butler When he talked
in that connection about lying and liars
everybody knew that he meant to ap-
ply these terms to Mr.. J. Y Brown.
Mr. Hale, Of New York, manifested a
spirit of great impartiality 1t was he
who called Mr.. Brown to order yester-
day, and as soon as it became mani
fest that he was the object of attack to-
day, he also called Butler to order, and
tried to put stop to the disgraceful
/, scene. But his call 10 order was una
vailing. The Democrats were not 10th
to permit him to proceed, and Mr.
Brown himself gave the Massachusetts
member severe rebuke, which was APP
preciated all through the House and in
the galleries, when he requested the
gentleman from New York to permit
the memb.r from Massachusetts to pro-
coed.
Before Butler commenced request
was made that the Indies who could not
get seats in the galleries be permitted
to 90 upon the floor. Mr.. Niblack OBJ
iected, and after Mr.. Butler had intro
duced a disgusting alusion to Southern
white men and colored women, it was
manifest that Mr.. Niblack had acted
with great wisdom. 1t was bad enough
to compel the ladies in the gallery to
listen to the reading. 1t would have
been an insult to have invited them TO
the floor and then inflicted it upon
them.
Buffers hour expired before he had
finished his speech, and he did not ask
an extension of time. Had he made
the request it is doubtful VIII ether it
would have been granted, after the man
ncr in which he had conducted the dis
cussion.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-02-13

aD- Statistics of taxation in the sew
cral States show variations of rate from
10 cents to S2.l5 on the 500. Con-
necticut averages 10 cents; Oregon and
Indiana, Is cents: Maryland, II cents;
Rhode Island and West Virginia, 20
cents; Michigan. % cents; Illinois, "a
cents; Georgia, Kansas, Ohio and Ten
nessee, 40 cenls; Missouri, 45 cents;
Alabama, Arkansas, California, Maine,
Minnesota, Texas and Virginia, so
cents; South Carolina aud Florida, 10
cents; New York, II l2 cents; Nevada,
SLIP IA, and Louisiana $2.l5. Can
any one wonder that this last State
should be dissatisfied with the govern
ment Grant has imposed on 1t?
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-02-13
.-.TEsr FROM THE CAPITAL.

The following dispatch from the Capt.
tai of West Virginia, We clip from the
Baltimore Sun of Thursday:
CHARLESTON, West Va, Feb. 10.-Until
tonight there has not been much change
in the balloting for Senator. a resolution
has been adopted to drop the candidate
receiving the lowest number of votes. All
the candidates were withdrawn in caucus
tonight except Walker, Price and Cam
den. 1t will settle down tomorrow night
10 fight between Walker and Price-re-
suit doubtful. Walkers chances are prob
ably the best, though no one knows how
Camden's friends will vote after he is out
of the way. Two more ballots will end
this holly contested fight. Only one bal
lot was taken tonight. Forty-sixth ballot
Walker a. Camden Is, Price %, scatter
ing2. The bill to remove the seat of gov
eminent temporarily to Wheeling has
passed the Senate and will pass the House
by a close vote. Great excitement prevails
tonight in regard to the Senatorial and
Capital fights.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-02-18

II church is to be run on the clubhouse
plan, with private boxes, select assembles,
and first-class entertainments, it's nobody
clse's business, aud particularly not the
Lords. But if The church be a democracy,
as it ought TO be, where the rich and poor
meet together. and the partition walls OF So
cial caste are broken down, there should be
no placard: "This church is in debt. Come
in We desire your salvation. We want
also your money" Not that the church
should be "free," for the native American OBJ
jccts to being known as dead head or object
of missionary benevolence. His Self:reSpectful
sense Of honor demands that he pay for his
stated Sunday privileges, and lend hand for
the common cause. But his average religious
sense is not strong enough to make him
banker after the privilege of lifting a church
debt. Therefore, if church has debt Of
any considerable amount let it not he as
sesscd in any shape upon the pew.rents. Let
them set apart no reserved Seats" nor place
any embargo upon real welcome to the
poorest man or woman. Let not the finan-
cial respect to those who wear the "goedly
apparel and the gold ring' say to the poor
man, "Stand thou there or sit thou here +"
with such an emphasis as to neutralize alto
gether his desire to enter house of wor-
ship. Springfield Republican.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-02-18

A sweet girl-graduate of Rockland county,
n. Y, began diary, and some misc hievouI
person clipped and published this much of
it: "Sunday night 1t has just struck y and
am still writing. What are those thoughts
which surge across my heart? What is this
strange longing after the unattainable? Am
! what really seem. or is it, as it were, not
so much Of the intinitesimal as the unspeak-
able? Let me be calm. / have reread Don
Juan to-day. All alas will there ever be
another Byron! May there not be some
where, coming toward me from the mist of
the mountain.top, or the flowers of the val
ley, some sun-crowned youth, who"
An old.fashioned couple, who were wait.
ing at the Central derot recently to continue
their journey westward, were strollng up
Third street and gazing around, when The
woman eSpied one of the street.carS Of the
city railway liue, which happened to be
empty at the moment. "Thats boss ear"
rel lied her husband to her query. $50
that's boss car, eh ?" she unused, mounting
the step and looking in. "Well, now, who'd
ever think that they'd go and fix up cars as
nice as this to ride bosses in !"-Free Press.
Thousands ofpeople are worrying the New
York Tribune with their original poetry, and
it thinks its troubles are great. If it were 10
come West and look over some ten thousand
letters from correspondents who never write
about an accident without adding that " this
melancholy occurrence has cast gloom over
the entire community" it would think less
Of its own trtling annoyanceS.-- Courier.
Journal.
For the enlightened care and sage instruc-
tons which came from her physician, and
enabled her TO live to an advanced age, u rich
French lady bequeathed him all the contents
OF an old oak chest in her cabinet de toilette.
Having formally received the key be opened
his treasure in the presence Of numerous
other heirs, and found all the drugs and po-
tons he had ordered for his late patient du.
ring professional attendance Of twenty
years.
Mrs. Scifete, Of Cleveland, Ohio, who used
to have strange adventures as Union spy,
and who served in General Burnside's divi-
sion, is having trouble with her two hus-
bands. The second husband has watch
which the first one lays claim to, and the ex.
spy threatens to "push things to the bitter
end" ii the claimant persists in his efforts to
get possession of the time.piece.
ode you believe there are any people who
never heard Old Hundred 2" asked mu-
steal young lady ut the family table. "Lots
OF folks never heard it," interrupted pre-.
cocieus young brother. "Where are they,
should like TO know" elm the deaf and
dumb asylunls."
Bacon's WORKS. Biliouspess and sick.head.
ache.