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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-13
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At his residence, in this town, on
Friday morning March 9Th, 1879, Mr..
JONATHAN NIXON, aged IS years.
At his residence in this town, on
Friday afternoon, March 9th, 1875, Mr..
DAVID HAWN, aged 50 years. lie
was a soldier in the war Of 1872.
At his residence, in this town, on
Tuesday afternoon. March 9th, 1873,
Mr. JOSEPH ENTLER, in the Sith
year of his age He was a soldier IN
the war Of 1912.
At his residence, in this town, on
Monday morning. March 9Th. 1879,
Of consumption, Mr. CHARLES AL
LEN, aged about 30 years.
In Boonsboro, Md, on Monday NOR.
ming, March Sih, 1873, ut the residence
Of Mr.. Milton Stephens, Miss SALLlE
ENTLER, formerly of this town, aged
81 years. Her remains were brought
here and inferred in tie Reformed
Cemetery, on Wednesday.
At the residence of her son-n-law,
Mr.. Thomas II. WySong, near this
town, on Monday last. the Sth, Of
March, 1879, Mrs. Cuttings, for
merly of Maryland. aged-!ears.
Mrs. BELLE CARTER, wife orc. f.
Garter, died at her husbands residence,
near Wadcsyille, Clarke county, Va,
February 10Th, 1875, in the 35th yeM
of her age.
At Gap View" on the 1st day Of
February. 1879, Mrs BARBARA
LAMBERT. wife Of Joseph Lambert,
aged - years months and , days.
At "Elmingtou," Clarke comfy, Va,
ON the 18th ult, Miss BARBARA +.
LANIIAM, daughter Of Enos and Luz
cy Lanham, aged 30 years.
Near Carlinyillc, Macourin county,
H.. on the 10Th of February, 1875,
Mrs. LYDIA L. NANTI, in her 4GCh
year, formerly OF this county, aud
daughter of Jesse Englc, deceased.
On the 9th inst. in Malinsburg,
GEORGE RHODES. aged , years, :
months and IS days; son Of Philip and
Bridget Rhodes.
In Martinsburg, on February 10th,
1879, MAURICE FRl1ZGERALD,
aged - wears, , weeks and three days.
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A CARD.
SPRING DALE, NEAR SHErnERDsTowN'
March Sth, 1915. J

SPRING DALE, NEAR SHEPHERDsTowN' I
March Sth, 1879. }
III. little, Esq.-Dear SIr-Aiter
returning to you my most sincere thanks
for the very fattering notice gwen III
your valuable paper OF my humble ser
vices. it would be unkind and UNJUST III
me did | not ask you to do the same
Justice to my friend and coadlntor OF
the senate. NJ. S. Grantham. His I'M
firing zeal and devotions in that body
as well as mine in the House, day after
day. and night after night, secured the
passage of the bill for the payment OF
the salaries of the schools as well as ar
appropriation for 1873. Without his
valuable services in that body, those
bills in all probability must have 1alied
regardless of my eyertions in the House
| have the honor to be very respectfully
YOURS most obedieht
is TANNER.
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Fer The Register.
4 gsOCk.

Mr.. Editor.-The subject which is
being discussed among many commu-
mites, is the expression made by Christ
before his TRANSPORTATION, when he
asked his disciples, "whom do men say,
that | am" And when told the opin-
ion Of the people, he asked the inter
rogation of his disciples, and Peter,
with his holiness, said: Thou art the
Christ And after the expression made
by Peter, Christ answered, That thon
art Peter, and upon this Rock | will
build my church, and the gates OF hell
shall not prevail against it." Now the
question is, is the rock here, applied to
Peter, or his sayings, Thou art the
Christ" John says, that Jesus said,
Thou art Simon the son Of iona; thou
shalt be called Cephas, which is 10y IN
depreciation, stone.
Peter in his Epistle says, "Ye also, as
lively stones, are built up spiritual
house, and also II lay in Zion a chief
corner stone, elect, precious; aud he
that bclicveth on him shall not be con
fonnded." Then, if the followers OF
Christ are as stones used for the build
ing Of the spiritual temple, Then Peter
also, is a stone and not rock. All
buildings must have a foundation, and
the frmcr the foundation the stronger
the building; Christ says, the ''wiSe
man buildeIh upon rock The
words that Peter spoke, Chou art the
Christ" is the rock we are to build up
on. having the same faith as Peter,
believing, that he is the Christ, and
upon him the Rock OF our Salvation,
We are to build our hopes. Paul in his
writings says, that spiritual rock is
Christ" Yours, DC.
w. \. LINE.
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I'll E r EGISTER.
TERMS PER YEAR-s2,5 OIN ADVANCE
SAepherastown, West Va:
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. IL.

By Billmyers Hall was crowded on
Saturday night last by most respec-
table and appreciative audience, to
witness the first exhibition given by the
ShepherdStown Dramatic Society. 1t
affords us especial pleasure to add our
appreciation which only confirms the
unanimous opinion of all who had the
good fortune TO be present.
This is but an evidence of what can
be accomplished by our own people,
when the proper effort is put into exc
cution, and we think should be encOur-
aged and patronized so long as good
manners and good morals are exempli-
fled in innocent and instructive plays.
In fact the very creditable and dignl-
fed manner in which the several parts
we're performed by all, special men
ton being intended for our Charlestown
friends, more particularly the difficult
parts performed by the youthful, must
be of vast importance to them, in de-
yeloping confidence, etiquette and grace
fitness, three most important requisites
to success in life, whatever the occupa-
ton may be. The costumes OF all the
actors were gotten up in good style and
artistic taste and added very much to
the interest in the performance, This
exhibition was given for the benefit OF
our own Orchestra, the proceeds
amounting 10 sixty dollars, and we are
confident that all present were edlled
bythe charming music furnished by them
for the occasion and that none regret
the small admittance fee paid, assured
of its purpose to foster and encourage
n string band, whose music adds so
much TO the life of 4 town, bringing
occasional relief from monotonous days
of dullncss, besides enlivening the heart,
exalring the mind and cheering many
melancholy soul
We trust that both the Dramatic
Society and the Orchestra may exist
many wears, that their labors and efforts
NAV never diminish, and that their first
public feat may be but the cropping
ont Of a successful and brilliant service.
We repeat the hope that our people
will encourage them with kind words
and suitable commentator.
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PUBLIC SALE.

THE undersigned will sell at Public
| Auction. at his residence on Camp
Hill, Harper'> Ferry,
On Saturday, 9th March, 1875,
the following personal property, viz:
FULL BUFF CHAMBER SET,
Half-dozen Cane Seat Chairs,
3 Cane Seat Rocking Chairs,
Mahogany Stand,
3 BedSteads, Beds and Bedding,
bureaus,
Feather Beds. Quilts, Mattresses.
Comforts, ) Looking Glasses, Clock,
Lounges. lot of Carpeting, Mating, OH
Cloth, 2sctts Windsor Chairs, excellent
Cooking Stove and fixtures, Tables,
Safes. good Thermometer Churn and all
its fixtures. large Iron Kettle, Wash
Stands: China. Glass, Earthen, Stone,
Wooden and other Ware; 4 large amount
of Tin-Ware, Knives, Forks. Dishes, Tubs.
Barrels. Buckets, and many other articles
of Household and Kitchen Furniture: al
so Side Saddle, | Gents Saddle. a lot of
new Axes. Forks, Rakes, ShovclS, Hoes,
| Cross Cut Saw. , Hand Saws, Tenant
Saw. MaulS. Wedges, and many other ar
ticles. The above property must be sold
without reserve.
TERMS OF SALE-A credit of six
months will be given on all sums Of 50
and upwards. the purchaser giving note
and approved security, the notes 10 bear
interest from date, but if paid promptly
at maturity the interest will be RENTED.
Sums under So the cash will be required.
No property removed until terms of sale
are complied with. Sale TO commence NJ
10 o'clock, \. VI.
+. ID. CLlMER.
March l3. 1875. 3w
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A CAR ID.

Editor of the Register-Dear Sir
In your last issue the following occurs,
1.-The Doctor TANNER also proved him
self a firm and energetic friend OF
Shepherd College, matter in which
the community is deeply interested and
through his exertions almost entirely
the appropriations OF money were pro
cured" This seems to me but an
equivocal compliment to Doctor T.,
for though it is perfectly natural for
representative to favor what manliestly
advantages bis section; yet to say that
the Doctor favored Shepherd College
solely as home institution, and not as
an important assistant to the thorough
efficiency of the Free School system,
which each year takes from Jefferson
and Berkeley so large a sum to educate
children in poorer counties, Is no com
pliment to the Doctors sagaclty as
representative. | take it that DR.. Is
views are broad enough TO favor the
Normal School system, rs the only one
vet devised to secure in country dis
trlcts teachers that are worth sending
children 20. The towns can generally
get good ones, or at any rate the best
that are to be had, while such schools
as Shepherd College ought to commend
themselves particularly to the country
districts, as ensuring good teachers for
all. | can but believe, that the Doctor
is too clear sighted man to echo the
absurd argument that these schools IA
vor certain sections more than others.
There never was a good school that
did not favor the section where 1t oper-
ated more than any other. But grad
yates of State Normal School may be
sent to any part Of the State, and would
be, of course, so soon as all the positions
in their respective neighbornood or
counties were filled.
To render the Normal School system
efficient only two things are required.
Let the State not try ito save at the
spiggot and let out the bung, 10y refus-
ing 10 appropriate just when teachersare
nearly ready to enter upon their duties.
And let the Regents, Trustees, &c, see
that none but good students hold GER
titicates. This done the system must
prove 4 success. i.
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sa~ BR1Ers.-Mr. Hugh l.. Gallaher

BE- BR1Ers.-Mr. Hugh L. Gallaher
was in town last week looking well.
Judge Hoge is holding Court in
Hardy county for Judge Allen.
One of the four babies in Baltimore,
died on Monday evening Of catanh.
Rev. J. Hawkins has received a call
from the Lutheran Church OF Middle
town, Nd.
Mr.. j. +. Welshans returned home
on Friday last after an absence of sew
eral weeks in the West and South. He
had a pleasant time.
Seven inches of snow on Sunday last,
the deepest of the winter.
Examine our sale advertisements and
become profted.
Three children were poisoned by
eating candy at birthday party at
Wheeling the other day.
Rev. II. Nice of the NJ. Z. Church,
has received the appointment at Key
ser City. His congregation regrets his
departure.
The Changers intend establishing
store at Duflield's.
Our County Court will meet on Mon
day next, the 25th instant.
The chicken coops Of DR.. Strath,
Raleigh Donelly, ID. II. Cockrell, j. II.
Roderick, +. VI. Weirck, and others,
at Charlestown, were robbed. Foul
proceedings.
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TnoMAsroS, UPsoN Co., GA, !
Feb 1Sth. 1873. {

Editor Shepherdstown, w. Va, Regis
ter.-My Dear Sir-My Object in troub-
ling you is to learn something respect
ing the burial place of my dear brother,
who fought through nearly the whole
of the late war, but at last fell on the
Maryland Heights, near Harper's Ferry.
You published as nearly as can learn,
the first or middle of last year, the fol-
lowing notice: 1--WE learn that there
are two graves of Confederate Soldiers
ON Maryland Heights, opposite Har-
per's Ferry, the head boards of which
are marked w. Bobby and j. NJ. White,
Cos d. and b., 18th Georgia Regiment,
Evans Brigade, Gordon's Division" Per
sons knowing anything OF the friends
of the deceased, will no doubt confer
great favor to communicate with them.
If by referring to your back numbers,
You can find the name OF the person
who saw those graves, and write the
same to me, at Thomaston, Ga, or any
information YOU may kindly gather
about them, you will confer a great
favor on some who have suffered great
" from the evil effects of the war. My
brothers name is J. NJ. White. ! have
but little doubt that it is my brothers
grave. Please find the person who saw
the grave so that may communicate
with him. Yours, very truly.
w. 5. WHITE.
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To- CONFEDERATE DEAD.-We re-
ceived the following letter, a day Or two
since, making enquiry Tor the remains
of a confederate soldier Persons know
ing anything in reference to the matter
will please communicate with us, or Mr..
White, the writer of the following let
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-13

BE- Groceries at jobbing prices at
cash or grain, at Frazer IL Bishops,
Martinsburg.
Bog Highest cash prices paid for
Corn, by Frazer Il Bishop, Martins
burg.
BE- Ask your merchant for Frazer
& Bishops non explosive White Car
bon Oil, and have no other. 1t is as
safe as gas.
BE-" Frazer & Bishop, of Martins
burg, are selling Salt cheaper than it
can be brought from the city in any
quantity.
@r Splendid Egg, Nut and Pea
Coal at Frazer lS Bishops, Martinsburg,
W. Va, all at low figures.
pY> Frazer e Bishops is the place
to get good article Of Glover Seed,
for spring sowing.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-13

ANDREW JomNsoN.-The New York
Tribunes Washington correspondent
has sent an account of a long inter
view with Senator Johnson, who said:
/ can give no pledge Of my future
course. / cannot say that L VIII act
with one party or with the other. We
have too much of party, and | propose
to bind myself in advance to no theory
Of party policy. / have never done
so in the past, and l do not intend
to do SO in the future. l shall support
such measures as appear in my judg-
ment best for the country, caring not
whether it is Democratic measure or
whether it was supported by Republi-
cans. | will never place myself in
position where | must do thing be-
cause it is party measure or oppose
thing at a party's dictation. Mr. John
son could not say whether he would
participate in the debate on the Pinch
back resolution. Being asked if he
would not, in his new position, have
an opportunity to pay off some old
scores, and il he did not have a mass of
facts against the leaders Of the parties
of to-day. he said: whatever | may
have | do not say, but | shall use moth
ing. My service in the Senate will not
be a personal one. ! DO not represent
myself. hut Tennessee. The country
has now nolhiu" to do with my per-
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sas Court OF AprEAIs.-We p

E4~ Court OF APrEALs.-We per
ceiye from the Charleston Courier. that
the Court of Appeals has nearly reached
the end of lis docket. Amongst the
last cases mentioned as argued there, is
the case of VIM. II. Kable vs.. Charles
II. Mitchell; an appeal from the Circuit
Court of Jefferson-Uunter for the ap-
pellant, Faulkner for the Appelles. y
petition for an appeal was presented on
behalf of Jacob II. Smith of Jefferson,
in case in which John w. Holiday
and George r. Holiday, executors OF
John W. Holiday, decd, Of Berkeley
county, are parties.
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Alarria9es.

On the Ist instant, at the Frederick
City Hotel, in Frederick city, by the
Rev DIR. Diehl. JAMES w. MITCH
Ell. to Miss MARY L. L. MUCK, both
of Shepherdstown, West Va.
At the residence of Capt. NJ. 5. Burr,
in Kansas City, Mo, on the 10Th OF
January. by Rev. Mr., Nader, JAMES
BURR, of Clinton county, TO Miss
HESTER FLAGG, OF Berkeley coun-
ty. West Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-13

De- DEATHS. 1t will be seen III this
Issue that within the last week three
more of our oldest and most respected
citizens have passed from time to eter-
nifty. Within the past three weeks four
of our Oldest citizens have died DAN
iel Cameron, Jonathan Nixon, David
Hawn, and Joseph Entler, three OF
whom were soldiers in the war OF 1872.
Peace to their dust
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-13

ef8~ REV. TnoMAsGUAED. This dis
tincuishcd lecturer and orator will lee
tu-c in Challestown, as we are informed,
on Friday night, the 18th, instant.
Many who have heard him have not
hesilated to pronounce him, as an orator
and elocutlonist fully equal to any in
America. The young gentlemen in our
midst who are studying 'Ioru'ion, will
derive more benefit from this practical
illustration Of all its graces, and strong
points, than from years study of
books. We hope they will avail. them
selves of this opportunity.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-13

rg" COUNTY NEws.-We clip the
following items from the last Charles
town papers =
a tract of land containing 100 acres,
on the East side of the Shenandoah
river, at the foot of the Blue Ridge
mountain, in this county, lately owned
by Peter Langdon, deceased, was sold
on Thursday week, by W. II. Trayers
and d. b. Lucas, Special commissioners
w. +. Anderson, Auctioneer-at
S6.10 per acre. Mr.. Thomas \. Hill,
purchaser.
Mr. Esrom Slifer, purchased, few
days since, of Mrs. Mildred Bennett,
her interest of the Lindsey estate
about siXty-fye ac:es-at $1,000 cash.
FIRE Press.
PERsoNAL-We were pleased at re
ceiving call from our long-tried friend
Hon. y. Il. Boteler of Shepherdstown,
at our office on Saturday. The Colonel
holds his own well-the lapse Of years
leaving but little trace on his smooth
forehead, and the ruddy glow OF good
health impariing almost youthful
bloom to his face. Long may he pros
per, and delight admiring crowds with
his fluent addresses.-Fres Press.
CmANGE.-Mr. c. Z. Beller of this
town has disposed of his valuable Drug
Establishment at Harpers Ferry, to
DIR. J. J. Gilbert, formerly of Hunting
ton, West Virginia, Mr.. B's large Drug
business in Charlestown requiring his
constantpersonal attention.-Ffee Press.
DEPor CLosED.-The Agents of the
B. & O. Il. r., at Halltown, in this
county, have returned their tickets,
books, &c, to the Company, and quit
transacting business for the road,-;he
West Virginia law depriving them of
their commission from shippers, and
the Company having thus far failed to
reuumerat them in lieu Of this loss
Spirit.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-13

pY- STOCKHOLDERS MEETiNG.-At
meeting of the Corporators of the
Jefferson county Agricultural College
held at the office of Green Il Beckwith,
in the town of Charlcstown, on the
10th day of February, 1875, it was Or
dered that general meeting OF the
Stockholders of this Corporation be
held OH Thursday the Ist day of April,
1875, at II o'clock, a. NJ. at Wood
bury, the residence of James IT, Grove
near Leetowr, in Jefferson county, West
Virginia, to elect Board of Directors
make BY Laws and transact other bus'-
ness which may be lawfully done by
Stockholders in general meeting.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-13
Bw- The Dramatic Society will give

D9- The Dramatic Society will give
another Entertainment in Billmyers
Hall on Saturday evening next, March
the Goth. The Idiot Witness will be
repeated, (by requesD and the perform
ance will conclude with the laughable
farce, The Stage Struck Darkee. All
are requested to attend. Tickets for
sale at Barnhart's Book Store. See
Posters.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-13
BE- The Baltimore Annual COME

BIS" The Baltimore Annual Confer
ence VI. f. Church, closed its session
at Winchester on Monday last. The
following are the appointments for this
district:-
Winchester DiStrict-G. W. Cooper,
p. E.-Cumberland-Centre Street, G.
q. Baker Bedford, w. +. Bird i;
Kingsley Chapel, S. NJ. Afford. Frost
burg, l.. VI. Gardner; Frostburg circuit,
w. ii. Reid Mount Savage, X. kolb :;
New Bridgeport, j. l.. Walsh; Lonacc-
ming, Z. X. Reese; Piedmont, j. g..
Hugey: Bloomington, J. II. Marsh;
Keyser's City. II. Nice; Rawlings Sta
ton. r. Nondersmith Grant, G.. W..
Cecil; Romncy, d. b. Winstead; Hart
Evansville, J. II. Offner; Moortield and
Pendleton. ]. w. Howard; Allegheny
II. c. Mechanics; Cumberland Valley,
ID. b. WinStead Hancock, John Ed
wards: Flintstone. f. +. Anderson and
J. b. Thompson; Paw Paw, 5. 5. VIII
son and II. G. Smith; Berkeley Springs,
II. c. Mcdaniel; IIedgesville, w. NJ.
Walsh; Martiasburg, J. w. Cornelius;
Winchester, A. NJ. Courtenay; Bunker
Hill. a. j. Gill; ShepherdSt"wn. Jno.
w. Smith; IIarpers Ferry, j. ii. Marsh;
Union Grove. L. 4. ThirIkeld.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-13

gSy" PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SALES
On reference to our columns it will be
seen that the following property is adj
vertsed for sale =
Geo. w. Chase, late Sheriff, will sell
at public sale. at CharleStown, on Mon
day, March 18th, stock, farming uten-
sis, and household furniture, the prop
erty of r. II, Butcher.
II. II. Blackburn, L. Boyd Faulkner
and Geo. NJ. Beltzhoover, Special Com
missioners, will sell at public sale, on
Saturday, the goth Of March, part Of
the desirable farm of the late Dr. Y. NJ.
Butler, deceased
|. r. Chapline, Trustee, will sell at
public sale, in Charlestown, on We'd
nesday, March "a, the Rose Hill farm,
of VIM. Lucas, near llalltown.
NJ. r. Ingles, Trustee, will sell at
public sale, on Saturday, the 9th Of
March, the farm OF VIM. w. and ThoS.
j. Ullum, containing 224 acres, north
Of Shepherdstown.
John G. Ruckle offers at private sale,
valuable small farm at Kearneysyille.
ID. S. Orndort' at private sale his val
liable farm west Of Shepherdstown.
Mrs. Annie Z. Chapline will sell
Stock, farming untensils, sc, on Thurs
day the 25th of March.
+. d. Clymer will sell Household and
Kitchen Furniture on Saturday, 9th
of March.
ID. II. Morrison will sell stock and
farming untensils on Thursday the 25th
of March.
G. d. McGlincy, Auctioneer, will
sell large stock of Merchandise on
Saturday the 18th of March.
Edward Skater offers at private sale
his Stock of Hardware and Store fix
lures.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-13

JOSIE MANSFIELD LITTLE FORTUNE
Josie Mansfield a few weeks ago OBJ
tanned 4 Judgment in the Supreme
Court for $25,700 against Mrs Lucy ID.
Fisk, upon two pronissory notes made
by James Fisk. a motion was recent
" made on behalf of Mrs. Fisk for a
new trial, on the ground of newly-dis
covered evidence. Upon that applica-
ton Judge Donohue Monday granted
an order Of reference to take the tcsti-
monv of Mr.. Thomas G. Sherman, who
was Mr.. Fisk's legal adviser.-N /.
SIN.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-13

In Wilmington, North Carolina, yes
terday. a United States Commissioner
promptly dismissed the charge made by
a negro against saloon-keeper for re-
fusing to sell him a drink, on the
ground that the Civil Rights law had
no application whatever to bar-rooms.