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Business index. (Wilmington, Del.) 1876-18??, 1876-05-24
The Fatal Door,

The Chevalier Gerard De KAN
pts, was very rich, and very
roud man. Soon after the COM
pletion of his magnificent castle, he
wished to have house warming,
and accordingly all his great neigh
bors were invited to grand feast.
AT the conclusion of the sumptuous
repast, his guests n ade speech after
speech, in which the host was laud-
ed to the skies, and told he was the
most fortunate man alive. As the
chevalier loved fattery, we can i'm
agine how proud and delighted he
was.
One among the guests, however,
said nothing for a time. When
each man had his speech, he utter
cd the following singular oberserva-
ton upon the happiness of the host:
"Sir knight, in order that your
felicity should be complete, you re-
quire but one thing, but that is
very important item"
And what thing is that ?" de-
uanded the knight, opening wide
his eyes.
"One of your doors must be wall
ed up replied the guest.
AT this strange rejoinder, several
Of the guests began to laugh, and
Gerard himself looked as much as
TO say, "This man has gone mad"
Wishing, however, to have the clew
to this enigma, he continued, But
which door do you mean?" he de-
manded.
II mean that through which you
will one day be carried to your
grave" replied the other.
Business index. (Wilmington, Del.) 1876-18??, 1876-05-24
Tho Quaker Dog.

There was dog, and his name
was Buff. lie was educated in a
Quaker family, and partook largely
Of their quite, peace-loving spirit.
Like them he was Of few words,
and never spoke except the spirit
moved, For a companion he had
a cat, brought up under the same
advantages, but who had failed
wholly to imbibe the non-resistant
principles of her teachers, as may a
scratch on poor Bluffs nose fully
testified. He had suffered long, and
had begun almost to doubt the love-
Illness Of peace doctrines, when
grimalkin gave him severe clap
per-clawing for some fancied wrong.
1t was too much for the philosophy
Of Buff; he seized her by the nape
Of the neck, walked calmly to
mud puddle near by, plunged her
in, and after holding her in it as
long as he thought safe, let her go.
1t taught her a lesson. Moral =
" Never ride a free horse to DEATH"
nor impose upon a man to-day, be-
cause he did not resent an injury
yesterday.
Business index. (Wilmington, Del.) 1876-18??, 1876-05-24

SHAKESPEARE said: There is a
tide in the affairs of men," But it
appears to be pretty much all tied
back in the affairs of women.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-10-19

We direct attention to the advcr-
tiscniont of John Gilmore, who has
lust opened a new store in this place
where will be found a full line of
choice Dry Goods, notions, &c. Give
him call.
Heavy frosts have been quite fire.
quent the past week,
The wheat that was planted early
is up and looks well, and is growing
finely.
Circuit Court meets in Putnam
next Monday.
Apples, this year, are of a splcn-
did quality, and arc selling at 81 per
barral, delivered.
We return thanks TO those friends
who assisted us in the removal of
our Office.
Many Republican heard of the
He'll Gate explosion, and looked at
the returns next day after election,
and wished Democrats had been
there.
Phelps was sanguine that Shrews-
bury would be the next sheriff, but
Dave Stevenson beat him one hun
bred and sixty-eight votes,
Capt. John NJ. Phelps is not much
of prophet. Golf didn't run up
to his figures,
The late election has taken all the
enthusiasm out of the Republicans
Even the negroes are crost-fallcn,
Kirtley's majority for State sona-
tor in this District, (5th) will be
about 800,
PlcruREs.-J. V, Colvillc, Artist,
is now at the landing with his float
ing palace, and is prepared to make
all kinds of pictures on short notice,
Mr. Colvillc is u fine artist and we
advise our readers to give him call.
We are informed that the steamer
Tom. Hackney is doing good bust
ness in the Millorsport and Gallipo-
lis trade
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-10-19
The Weekly Register.
7IOCAL MATTER&

orn AoEST.-D. w. Manpin, Esq,
% an authorized agent for this paper,
eth full power to make collections,
,ecciye subscriptions and to con-
,,sct for advertising. His contracts
and receipts WILL be recognized and
binding, in all cases connected with
the business Of this Office,
GEO. W. TPrETT, Proprietor.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-10-19
The latest Register is on sale at The
Point Pleasant Book Store.


Point Pleasant Book Store.
3 NyoRo 0uTRAdE.-The house Of
y Jim Jones, colored, was stoned a few
!. nights since. by-solnc negro roughs,
and the Windows all broken oii
sThea6ovcy itea itsalf Ddla Pear
simple and oe5ho Consequence to the
casual reader, were it not from the
fact that jim Jones is an object Of
hatred to majority Of his colored
brethren in this place, simply be
cause be exercised the right of Il free.
man on the day of the late election,
aud deposited his ballot for the en-
tire Democratic ticket, both state
and county. The rougbs who ondea-
vor to ostracise Jim for voting as his
conscience dictated are known, and
ifthcy do not walk circumspect, the
next grand jury will take cognizancc
Of them. II is the purpose of all
abiding citizens Of the town
both colorcd and white, that jim
shall be protected both in his per
son and his property, at all hazards,
aud these colotcd roughs may as well
understand 1t first as last No Dem
ocrat intends to Interfere with any
voter, black or white, in The Tree cX'
crcisc Of his ballot neither VIII they
permit negro or white republicans 'c
intimidatc, threaten or destroy the
property Of any voter because nc
asserts his right to vote IN Oppose
zion to their narrow-mlndrd dlc'a
ton This is an outrage, which II
permitted to go u''punlShed, VIII on
ly give these rowdlcs additional as
surancc, ami lead 'Aem TO commit
stu greater crimes
pr,sox.,sI,uos II LOWS an,
f,n;ly s.,rtcd this "wednesday,
nyon;n. nn ,bo vir,ic Loo for Bowl
mo Green. Mo where Inc intends tc
reside permanently. Mr.. Lewis was
one of our best citizens, and we re.
rret to loose him. The people OF
Pike county can congratulate them
selves on having an honest, noble,
worthy and respected citizen of West
Virginia, locating among them. We
wish Mr.. Lewis and his cstimablc
family a long, pleasant and prosper,
Gus life in their western home,
Hon. Chas. IIcdrick, Secretary Of
State, of West Virginia, called at ON
Office, one day last week.
P.D. Harlninson, of the firm of
p. D. Harminson & Co., who has been
on an extended visit to the Ccntcn.
NAL, returned home last Friday night
looking much the better for the trip.
Mr.. A. yanGildcr andhis son A. c.
returned home this Monday morning
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-10-19

- -
REPAmNG.-Tho old Presbyterian
Church in this place is to be COM
pletely oyerbauled end remoddeled.
The plan as shown us by Mr.. F. w.
sisson, is beautiful, and if completed
in accordance with the draft, will
make this church the handsomest
building in the town. Mr.. sisson is
the contractor, which is evidence that
the work will be well done.
Mr.. i. IL. Wells, of MERGERS Bot.
tom, left at our Office Monday, two
sweet potatoes Southern Queen)
which weighed in the aggregate, six
pounds. We doubt if any potato
raiser in the county can beat them;
ifso bring them to this Office, and
we viii tell it, Mr., Wells will
accept our thanks.
MARRED--At the residence Of the
brides father, DIR. %. NJ. Pitrat, at
Buffalo, Putnam county, West .yir-
ginia, on "Wednesday, October 4th,
1876, blythe Rev. D. W. Cox. Charles
w Hepking, and KaterH. Pitrat,
The haFby canpls.statled for Gin
cinnati on the Yirgie Lee, same day,
under escort of the Cornstalk Silver
Cornet Bandof this place.
AccIDENr.-We are informed that
Prof. A. G. Athcy, well known to
many Of or citizens, met with II
horrible death on last Friday night,
at the Dabney Salt Furnace. 1t
seems that he went into the Furnace
to warm, and by some means fell in
to a sal,-grainer and was scaldcd to
death before assistance could reach
him. He lived in Coolevillc, Ohio,
but had been teaching singing school
in this ncighborhood.
The Cornstalk Silver Cornet Band,
made an excursion to Cincinnati on
the Yirgic Lee last week. They re-
port a splendid time, and are loud in
their praises Of the "Virgic," Capt.
Reynolds and Maj, james Stratton,
the Clerk. They have been invited
by the Captain to take pleasure
trip to Louisville, Ky.
The Point Pleasant Drug Store,
Joseph S. Miller, Superintendent, has
been moved into Stortz's new brick,
The store is now being rcfurnishcd
with new bottles, and is being fixed
up in a very neat and tasty man
ncr. Call and sec Joe.
Tho Rryttcr Office is well supplied
with job type, rules, borders, &C., for
doing frst.class job work, and at
prices to suit the times. All orders
from distance will receive immcdi.
ate attention and prices made as low
as if the price was agreed uPUu before
hand. We Hattcr ourselves that we
do better and cheaper work than any
office ON the Ohio river. Call and
examine specimens.
The boys are frequent visitors to
the hills aud hollows adjoining the
town to gather nuts, They are in
great abundance, and it makes the
boys happy, for they anticipate
pleasant winter evenings in nut
cracking.
Governor Jacob recently appointed
the following gentlemen, Commits
sioners of Deeds, for West Virginia;
Jay L. Russell, residence at San
Francisco, and Jacob Dubois, resi-
doncc at New York City.
Our Office is now located in the
Second story of Stortz's new brick;
having moved into this building last
week. We ask our friends to call
and see us in our new and commodi-
Gus quarters.
There will be supper and dance
at the Catholic school house in Ma.
son City, on the evening of October
DIST. 1876. A cordial invitation is
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-10-19

MARRIED--At the residence of the
brides father, DIR. g. NJ. Pitrat, at
Buffalo, Putnam county, West .vir-
ginia, on Wednesday, October 4th,
1876, blythe Rev. D. W. Cox. Charles
w, Hepkingand KateH. Pitrat
1he happy canplsstarled for Gin.
cinnati on the yirgie Lee, same day,
under escort Of the Cornstalk Silver
Cornet Bandof this place.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-10-19

We ask those who are indebted to
us to come forward and pay. We
need the money badly. We are in
debt and want to pay. Come along
friends and help us out of our diff
culties.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-10-19
BANK RUPT SALE
THE MILTON GOLD JEWE
Omar rAlLvRE OF TnE

cnrAT rA,frpr or THE
80. .''''' W. ~
Milton Gold Jewelry 90" IN England
Thar entire stock consigned as iorcaii:e money
Everybody has beard ~ MILTON GOLD
JEWELRY,it having been Sold in this
Market for the Inst ion years. and worn by
the best and richest class OF our popula-
tion. Still il takes an exncrt ieweler TO
V Wo ,; sna nt w. Eou i,o, d"n WV WV
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-10-19

We do not know but that some OF
the defeated Republicans arc giving
us more credit than we are entitled
TO, by snying that "if it had not been
for that id Register, published on
the Saturday before election day,
they would have been elected" We
arc willing, however, to take the
credit for causing their defeat, and
thank them for their outspokcn faith
in the influence of the Register.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-10-19

Mr.. L. IL. Wells, of MERGERS Bot
tom, left at our Office Monday, two
sweet potatoes Southern Queen)
which weighed in the aggregate, six
pounds. We doubt if any potato
raiser in the county can beat them;
ifso bring them to this Office, and
we viii tell it, Mr., Wells will
accept our thanks.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-10-19

LIVERY business man needs cards and
II circulars. Send to the Register Office,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-10-19

The Wheeling &u,danl, October
10Th, says; 4 little child of Mr. Fred.
l'ehrcns living on Caldwell's Run,
ieII in the fire Saturday evening last,
and was so badly burned that il died
l%9 bonrl after the accident.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-10-19

The following patents were issued
to citizens of West Virginia during
the month Of scptcmbc: lyor r. Ii
tus and Henry c. Bossinger, Hun
hngton, carbumpers, John r. Treat,
Saint Adams, apparatus for hand
ling and transferring hides during
tanning process.
JobR H'Hobbs, Wheeling, pressed
glass pendants for chandeliers, &c,
John Starr Jr., Huntington, show
casc,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-10-19

A correspondent of the Clarksburg
Mcrs speaks of another party "arro,
ginating" to himself authority in II
certain criticism.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-10-19

We are informed that the steamer
Tom. Hackney is doing u good bust
ness in the Millorsport and Gallipo-
lis trade.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-10-19

There will be a supper and dance
at the Catholic school house in Ma.
son City, on the evening of October
DIST, 1876. A cordial invitation is
extended to the citizens of Point
Pleasant.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-10-19

Jas. ALBRIGHT and Augustus Sulli-
van of Clarksburg quarrelled last
Thursday and Sullivan was struck
in the breast by a ball from Albricht's
pistol.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-10-19

In our new Office, we have plenty
of room, and would be pleased to
have our friends call and see us. We
promise you n good seat, good pa
pers and kind treatment.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-10-19

Circuit Court, has been in session
since the 2nd inst. a large amount
Of business has been transacted up
to this time. The court will proba.
bly, adjourn to-day wednesday,
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-04-19
Hiram Graham's Invcstme ent.

Snow we are not only out of
debt, but we have got 81 900 ahead ;
and the question is, how are we
going to invest itp
Hiram Graham, sitting just out
side of the open door, to enjoy the
grateful GOODNESS of the summer
evening, threw aside his paper as
he spoke, and awaited a reply.
His wife, busy over her sewing,
did not answer Immediately.
"Comc," he said, met me hear
your opinion. I'll bet you have
made up your mind what to do
with it, long ago. You know the
saying, "A man to save money
and a woman to spend it", and he
laughed good-naturedly.
Yes, Mrs. Graham had "made
up her mind" long ago. The
thought Of the time when they
should be clear of debt, and some
of their surplus earnings could be
expended for home comforts, had
helped her to make over, and re-
pair many an old garment, that
she was about to throw aside in
despair; it had encouraged her to
contend with numberless disadvan-
tages, and inconveniences. But
now that the time had really come.
she felt a strange reluctance about
revealing her thoughts. She was
oppressed with the fear that her
long cherished plans might be
suddenly dashed to the earth.--
However, she commenced bravely
enough.
"I have thought that we would
rcpaint the house, some pretty
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-04-19
A Game Of Cards.

This life is but game Of cards
Which each one has TO learn;
Each slufiles, cuts and deals the pack,
And each trump does turn.
Some bring high card to the top
And others bring low;
Some hands are very flush Of trumps,
While others none can nshow.
Some shuttle with practiced hand,
And pack their hands with care,
30 you may know when they are dealt
Where all the leaders are.
Thus fools are made the dupes Of rogues,
And rogues each others cheat,
And he is very wise indeed
Who never meets defeat.
In playing, some play out the ace,
Their counting cards to save
Some play the duce, and save the ten,
But many play the knave. tS
Some play for money, some for fun,
And some for worldly fame, .-.s
But not until the games played out
Can they count up their game.
When hearts nrc trumps we play for love,
And pleasure rules the hour
No thought of sorrow checks our joys
In beautys rosy bower.
We sing, we Dance sweet music make,
Our cards at random play,
And while our trumps remain on top
Our games holiday.
When diamonds chance to crown the pack,
Then players stake their gold,
And heavy sums arc lost and won
BY gamblers young and old.
Intent on winning, each his game
Does watch with eager eye
How he may see his neishbor's cards
And beat him on the sly.
When clubs arc trumps, look out for war
On ocean and ON land,
For bloody horrors always come
When clubs are held in hand.
Then lives are stakcd instead Of gold,
The dogs of war are freed
As late throughout our glorious land
See clubs have had the lead
Last game Of all is when the spades
Turned by the hand Of Time
He always deals the closing game
In every age and cline.
No matter how much each man wins,
Or how much each man saves,
The spade will finish up the game
And dig the players graves.
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|
have shutters put up at the win.
dows, the right shade of green tc
harmonize with the color of the
house; the same as the green leaves
Of the popular harmonizes with
the soft gray Of its trunk and
branches"
"Why, Jennie!" explained Mr..
Graham, "there is a good coat OF
paint on the house now. And
there is no color as durable as red
lead, in my estimation"
"And," continued his wife, al
would have the yard enclosed with
neat picket fence"
81 don't see any use in tearing
down that fence. The rails are as
good and sound as they were
twenty years ago."
"Please don't interrupt me so,
Hiram. would re-paper all the
rooms, buy new ingram carpet
for the parlor, and muslin curtains
for the windows"
"Thunderation! What is the
sense of having curtains, if you
have shutterss 7 besides, these pa
per curtains answer every purpose,
as far as / can see. The paper on
the walls is perfectly whole. 1t is
true you have patched it consider
ably, but that don't show much.
And as for the carpet why, haven't
you got new rag carpet in the
room nowp
"Yes, but that would be for the
sittiDg-room. And / would have
bay-window made off the south
side of the sitting-room, for house
plants"
Mr.. Graham laughed outright at
this. "Now, Jennie" he said, 81
have never said anything about it,
but have always thought it was
kind of foolish to spend as much
time as you do, fussing with flowers
out doors. Bnt when you come to
fetching dirt into the house to make
flower beds of,-that beats me-
"Hiram," said Mrs. Graham,
"you asked me for my opinion.
Now, please don't interrupt me-"
Every well go ahead"
81 would have a portico built
over where you are sitting, and a
large, cool pantry, that need so
much, built on the back OF the
kitchen. One part of the wood
house would he finished off, where
the cook stove could stand in hot
weather. It would be so much
cooler working there than in the
close kitchen. And the kitchen,
too, would be much cooler for us
to eat in. Besides this, there are
many little adornings, such as
pictures ETC., that / would add
"Why |" exclaimed Mr.. Graham
II We we're to go into all that, It
would take every cent Of the
money"
"Well, we earned 1t to invest in
something. didn't wei
"Yes, but I want to invest my
money In something that viii bring |
me in some kind Of an income"
at would bring us the best Of
all incomes; not In dollars, but in
what is better, fsr.--in Joy and
happiness. Life would have q full
ler, and purer meaning for us
both, It would bring higher and
better atmosphere in which to rear
our children. We could leave
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-04-19
ADVERTISING RATES.

line ''' N"' e"'4ar ioI every
Loo., % Notlces ten cents per line each insertion
hnu an notices continued for three ,nontbs or
longer, a discount OF 25 psr cent, '''i''"s VI
Advertisements unaceonn,,,;oa J., -,
'erDal uireetions will be published three month
Adver,lseinen's, under contract. ordered out he
npIati9h on tiIne' VII be charged fun rates
pgid' except at The option Of the publisher wv
Transient advertisements must be naid 4, "A
vance. ~ P"iu IN hu-
81 Terms. CASH. payable quarterly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-08
The report was fually adopted.
Foreign News.

LONDON, March S.-Tbe News says the APP
polntucnt of Richard Fl. Dana, jr., as Ameri-
can Minister to the Court of St. James is one
of the most acceptable that could be suggested.
1t revives the old tradition Of honoring men OF
letters with important positions. Mr.. Dana
will be welcomed here Oh many accounts The
appointment seems to indicate return to a
healthier sense Of public duty in the distribu-
ton of posts
LONDON, March S Reuters kilograms from
Vienna state that the special dispatch to the
Venice Tempo yesterday stating that the Re
public had been proclaimed in SerVla, the OBJ
rcnovich Dynasty deposed aud Prince Milan
himself escorted to the frontier is entirely un-
founded. Perfect order and tranquility prevails
throughout Scrvia. There have been 20 dis
turbances since the Insignificant rising at kra
gujewatZ.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-08
Proposals.

OFFICE ALEXANDRIA GAS WORKS,
~ Alexandria, Va, March 7, 1876
Sealed proposals will be received at the office
of the Alexandria Gas Works until the Oath day
of March for furnishing THIRTEEN HUN
DRED $1,000 TONS OF GAS COAL, 224O lbs
to the ton, said coal to be stan dard in yed coke
and illuminating power. To be delivered at
such time and in such quantity as may beagreed
upon by the Gas Light Committee.
ing 1 parties By the III Committee on Light.
By order of the Gas Light Committee:
NH It'd j. ROXBURY, Supl.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-08

The THEOLOGICAL s ESIINARY.-ReV. DIR.
Muuircrode, OF Richmond, one of the clergy
mru who held the recent examinations at the
Episcopal Theological Seminary, uear this city,
has addressed the following highly complim en-
tary report to Bishop Johos, which we take
from the Southern Churchman ...
RICHMOND, March 5. 1876.
Right Rev. and Dear Dir: am requested by
my colleagues to communicate to you the very
satisfactory character OF the late eX mlnatlons
~ I'll" Seminary. Ever since our appointment
Ms examining chaplains here We noticed grad
Usl Improvement in the preparation of the can
lidatcs, in consequence of which we were ena
bed gradually to raise the standard of profcien-
cy. This WAS done most decidedly at the exam
tlslions held in February: Never ,"before'did
We venture upon so extensive and thorough an
examination in Hebrew, and never before did
Any class stand the trial more satisfactorily. 1t
MAS the same with Apologetics. 1t was. the
"eavles: examination ever gwen by us, and
with the same gratifying result Throughout
NJ. .hcr examinations the candidates displayed
Nh unw"nted interest in their studies, and would
OF their own accord bring up questions and ask
:oT further information, SHOWING al earnestness
olru;posc and an interest which gives evidence
Hot only of the increased stuiiousness OF the
calculates, but also OF the efficiency and healthy
condition OF tho Seminary.
Ny dear Bishop, | take especial pleasure IN
sending you the above brief report ut this time,
Just after the publication of your earnest appeal
Ill Hehsf Vt the Seminary. Thst invaluable in
$Hiulon may have baen in need Of assistance
score as much rs now-may be more So But
have no hesitation in saying, that never since
! nave "n"wn 1t. has II had greater claims upon
lie support and confidence OF the tiocese.
Yours faithfully,
luAs. MINNIGERoDE.
H. Kew. }. Johns, D. d., nL. ID.