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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-03-11
Dtatbs.

In Martinsburg, on Friday, March
3rd., inst, MARTHA HUNTER,
daughter of II. A. and NJ. g. Ii. Rid
die, aged months aud 6 days.
On the LIST inst, at the residence of
his brother-in-law, Burr p. holland,
Esq, in Loudoun county, Va, WILL
LIAM ANDERSON WILSON, son of
the late John X. Wilson Of Martins
burg, in the 9th year of his age.
Mrs. MARIA THORNBURG, of
Berkeley, was born Feb. 25th, 1904 and
connected herself with the NJ. f.. Church
in 1919. She was an earnest member
of the same until the day of her death,
Feb. 29th, 1876. Her end was sweet
peace, and she passed away from earth
with full aud confident assurance of
blessed Immortality, trusting in Jesus.
In Gerardstown, OH Monday night,
Feb. 2sth, 1876, LUTHER X. GROFF
son OF Emanuel and Elizabeth Croft,
aged l6 years, s months and % days.
Near Gerardstown, Thursday morn
day, March 2nd, inst, Mrs. ABB MA
son, wife of J. g. Mason, Esq, aged
AZ years.
At the residence of his mother, near
Brucetown, Va, March 2nd, inst, Mr..
JOSEPH SNAPP, son of Jacob Ii.
Snapp, decd. aged % years, month
and 2 days.
On Friday the 25th ult., at Jacob
Miller's residence in Berkeley county,
WILLIAM MASON, aged about Sc
years.
On The 9th ult., in Berkeley, Miss
MARTHA LAMAR, aged 69 years.
The deceased has been a constant mem
Der of the Methodist Church for 46
years.
In Frostburg, Nd, Feb. 18th ult.,
Mr.. J. w. BERRY, in the-year of his
age, formerly of Martinsburg.
Entered into rest, on Sunday morn
ing, March 5, KATE AMELIA SMITH
son BRISCOE, in the 18th year of
her age, belovered daughter of John A.
and Elizabeth S. Briscoe, and grand
daughter of the late Philip and Eliza
beth Mettee, of Baltimore.
Mrs. MAGDALENA FIROR, relict
of the late Jacob Firor, Esq, February
goth, 1876, at Charlestown, of apoplexy,
aged II years, 2 months and Is days.
Deceased was paralytic for five and
half years before her death.
At Newtown, Frederick county, Va,
on the 9th ult., Mr.. JOSEPH BART
LETT, brotherin-law of Mrs. Wells j.
Hawks, of Charlestown, aged 20 years.
In Baltimore, on the 4th instant, Mr.
GEORGE CORDELL, late of Charles
towr, in the 37th year of his age.
In Charlestown, on the 3rd instant,
Mrs. p G. MANNING, wife of n. w.
Manning, Esq, in the Esd year Of her
age.
At Fairmont, Marion county, W. Va,
on the 25th ult., Mrs. MARTHA
KEARSLEY, formerly of Charlestown,
sister of the late George w. Sapping
ton, and wife of Mr. John Kearsley.
Near Urbana Ohio, on the Sth of De
cember, 1875, after lingering illness
of inflammation of the lungs which she
bore with Christian fortitude and resig-
nation, Miss MARANDA ELLIS
CONKLYN, in the 10Th year of her
aye, youngest daughter of Jacob Conk-
Ign, formerly of this county.
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gH- NARROW ESCAPE AT HARPERs
FERnY.-We clip the following inter-
esting article from an exchange pa
per +
There was to be a military execution
away up above the heads OF everybody
in Harper's Ferry, on Bolivar heights,
and with about Thousand others l
went to see it. Two soldiers had been
convicted of desertion, and their death
sentence approved by Gen. Sheridan.
| skip the details, About twelve
o'clock noon they found themselves OH
their knees in front of two collins inside
three sides of a hollow square OF soldiers,
with a firing party two rods in front.
Their eyes were being baudaged three
minutes more, | think, would have set
tied their accounts with this world,
when ar orderly came galloping up
that steep, muddy bill with telegram.
Gen. Stevenson, who commanded there,
opened it. 1t was signed "A. Lincoln,
and directed an indefinite suspension OF
the sentence. A suspicion crossed my
mind that we had been participating In
gotten-up dramatic entertainment, to
produce a good moral effect on the sol
diers present, particularly the two most
interested. In other words, suspected
that this telegram had been received by
Gen. Stevenson before the funeral
cortege left Harper's Ferry. was on
the staff in those days, and was
privileged TO ask questions, so | waited
on the genera! at his headquarters, two
hours after aud inquired about it. lie
assured me that my suspicious were un-
founded.
but the line from here TO Baltimore
is down and had no reason to expect
dispatch. How it got here | don t
know. Certainly they would have been
dead in few minutes"
The statement of the operator at
Baltimore, afterward published, gave
intensity to the dramatic situation out
on bleak Bolivar heights on that dismal
February morning. The President s
dispatch was received about ten o clock
that morning, with the cipher OF the
War department TO hurry it to Harpers
Ferry. For hours the line had been
down between that and Baltimore !;
there was no train that would be time
ly. 1t was the judgment OF the opera
tor that this ended the matter that the
men must die. Yet an effort might
be made to reach Harpers Ferry from
! the west. lie made the trial /; he kept
right or making it for an hour and a
half. AS he failed, and continued to
tail, lis anxiety grew greater to save
the doomed men. dare not say how
many thousand miles those words of the
President travelled backward and for
ward in that ninety minutes. They
wen, to New York, to Buffalo, to Gin
cinnati, Pittsburg, to Wheeling, and
elsewhere, often returning like Noah S
dove of mercy, and as often sent out
again. They reached Cumberland at
last, and thence flashed down to Har-
pers Ferry in time.
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COUNTY COUNCIL!

The County Council met at Forest
Hall, near Moler's Cross Roads, Satur-
day, March 4th, 1876. After the dis
cusson OF the question OF the adoption
of a Pomona Grange" the following
Resolutions were offered, and unani-
mously adopted
Resolved, That this meeting hereby
extend to the Editor Of the Shepherds
town Register its hearty and sincere
thanks, Tor his iiberalty in extending
the use of his valuable paper, through
which to publish the proceedings OF
their meetings.
Resolved. That we deem it to be our
duty, and so recommend to each men,
Der of our order, to use his or her best
efforts in increasing its circulation, not
only in our county and State, but in the
adjacent States OF Virginia and Mary
land.
Resolved, That the Estate Executive
Committee be requested to provide
means to detray such necessary expen-
SEES as the Estate Lecturer may have to
incur, in visiting different portions OF
our State to lecture for the good of the
order, and to build up weak places.
Resolved, That some doubt exists as
to the legal propriety of the magistrates
OF our County voting to themselves
the right of free transit over the Turn
pixies within our County, they are here
by requested to repeal said order made
bv them.
Resolved, That with view of put
ting into practice, the fundamental prln-
ciples, of our organization, namely, econ
omy and cooperation, that this Grange
appoint a committee to correspond with
the members of our order, in the neigh
boring Counties of Berkeley, Clark and
Frederick, with the view of concerning
plan of transporting the products OF
our soil to the city markets. Said Com
mittee consist of VIM. III. Lewis, Esq,
Kabletown; Col. r. w. Baylor, Thorn
as Lock, Summit Point; Geo. Wiltshire,
Leetown; John S. Henkle, Halltown,
Moses w. Burr, Dutiields; Lee III. Mo
Ter, NJ. Page Andrews and John Keep
linger, Shepherdstown.
Resolved, That at all subsequent meet
ings of the Council, one hour shall be de-
voted to public addresses for the good
of the Order, and to which all persons
desiring to connect themselves with the
Order are most cordially invited.
Council adjourned to meet 1st Satur-
day in April, at 10 o'clock, lat Wiltshire's
school-house
JNO. II. STRIDER, Sec'y.
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Marriaees.

BY Rev. ]. r. Williams, in Hagers-
town, Feb. 22d, Mr.. JAS. NJ. FUR
LEY and Miss ELLEN n. FAUVER,
both of Berkeley county, w. Va.
On the same day by the same, Mr..
JOHN L. MCKINNEY and JENNIE
KAMES, both of Berkeley county, w.
Va.
AT the Lutheran Parsonage, in this
town, on Thursday morning, March
9th, 1876, by Rev. X. c. Holland, Mr.
WILLIAM RICE to Miss MARCIA
RET FIZER, both of this vicinity.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-03-11
On Saturday, April sth, 1876,
Ten Acres of Land ,

living on the West side OF the Scrabble
road, North of Shepherdstown, just
outside of the corporation limits, be
tween the lots of Dr. |. 5. Tanner and
VIM. Rigbtstine, and in the occupancy
of Oliver Sherman, sold by Samuel Is.
Harrison, who purchased of + l. Lee,
and now sold to pay the assignee of said
Lee for the purchase money thereof.
The said ten acres is divided by a
middle fence, making about five acres
in each lol, one set in clover, the whole
being well fenced, that on the Scrabble
road being stone.
Sold by lots of five acres each or in
the whole as to be announced on day
Of sale.
TERMS OF SALE-Ouo third cash,
the balance in one and two years with
interest from day of sale, the purchaser
TO give his bond for the deferred pay.
mcmts, to be secured by Deed OF Trust
on the land.
J. S. BRAGONIER,
Special Commissioner.
March IL, 1876. st
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-03-11

full fedged graDger,we shall at least al
ways stand ready to tiil our place I'D 'He
first degree. ,ho
The following are the names OF the
officers elected for the ensuing year
George o. Sperow, Master; Thornton
Henshaw, Overseer; J. w. Curtis
Lecturer S. S. Burrs, Steward NJ. v
Small, Asst. Steward F.; d. +. Holt,
Chaplain w. T. Noll, Treasurer; ).
w. b. Evans, c. Keeper; Mrs. Z. ).
Weaver. Ceres; Miss Kate Cushwa,
Pomona; Miss Emma Evans, Flora;
Mrs. L. V. Noll Lady Steward; Thorn
ton Henshaw, w. T. Noll and Daniel
Stuckey, Executive Committee,-har-
tiRs6urC Statesman.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-03-11

A CENTENNIAL WALKING GLIB
We learn that club is being formed
in this city whose object is TO proceed
to the centennial at Philadelphia on
foot. The members will be provided
with haversacks aud carry their railons'
They will camp out from nigh: to night
on the route. Their line OF march will
be from Norfolk to Petersburg, Peters
burg to the battlefield around Rich
mond, Richmond to Hanover Junction,
up the line ofthe Virginia Central rail
road to Gordonsvi!le, thence to Orange
Court. House, across the Rapid Ann 10
Culpeper Courthouse, from here to
Rappahannock Station, then following
the road to Warrenton, Va, up to
Bristow Station, to Manassas, thence to
Fairfax, from Fairfax they will proceed
10 Leesburg, from there to Whites
ford, from thence they will proceed
through Maryland by the same route as
taken by Lees army, through Freder-
lex city, along the Cumberland Valley
TO Champion Gap, through it to Har-
per's Ferry, from this point to Sher-
herdstown, Va, again across the
Potomac river to Maryland, through
Sbarpsburg to Boonsboro, through
Hagerstown to Petersburg Into
Pennsylvania, through Greencastle,
Chambersburg, Fayetteville, Gettys-
burg, Harrisburg and thence by the
nearest route to Philadelphia. The
club will be composed of a number of
the old veterans otLee's army, and will
take this opportunity to visit the Old
hatlle-tields. They will carry with
them banner, OH which will be EN-
blazoned the Norfolk Centennial Walk
ing Club" and wear as a uniform the
old continental suit-No,fok Ingi-
ninn
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-03-11

kS HARPER ) L ERRl.-lt VIII pc
seen, from the following special dis
patch 10 the Baltimore Sa", that the
House Committee on Military affairs
has reported against the re-establish-
ment of the National Armory at Har-
per's Ferry. :,
We are sincerely sorry at this result
sorry for the people OF our entire coun-
ty, all of whom are interested III having
the magnificent wa,er-power at Harper S
Ferry utilized for manufacturing pur-
poses, and especially sorry are we for
our credulous and long suffering friends
at ;hc Ferry, whose expectations have
been so unduly excited upon this sub
iect aud whose disappointment may be
imagined in realizing the unwelcome
fact, tina: slope told Il flattering tale. "
WAsHISoroN.-T'he House commit
tee on military affairs has decided ad-
yersely as to the eXpediency of re-estab-
fishing a national Arrnory at Harpers
Ferry. The committee say that they
have felt strong inclination TO favor
the re establishment of the arm"ry at
Harper's Ferry, not only because 1t was
selected for that purpose by Washing
ton, but on account Of It's healthy and
delightful location, its vicinity TO the
capital, its magnificent water.power,and
The intelligence, skill and inventire
powers which distinguished lis mechan-
les during the time it was in operation,
They say every feeling would prompt
them to restore the place 10 It's original
use if imperative consideration OF econ
omy did not now forbid it. Had the
application been made Immediately at
ter the close of the war it would have
been more tavorably considered than 1t
can be at this time. But extensive
buildings have been erected at Rock Is
land, Ill, and a national arnory esta5-
lished there as a substitute Tor the pub
lie works destroyed at Harper Ferry.
The committee alude to the fact that
within the last two years eight or nine
OF the arsenals of construction east OF
the Mississippi have been discontinued,
and are now used simply as depots for
the care, preservation and issue of war
like stores. They say that the opinion
of mary is that all the national armo-
ries might with propriety be dispensed
with, and reliance hereafter placed upon
supplies furnished from the extensive
private manufactures of the country.
They do not undertake to concur in
such policy, but say that it presents
consideration worthy OF attention against
mourning the expense of an additional
armory or arsenal of construction. In
reference to the expediency of author
izing the Secretary Of War to repur
chase the property at Harper's Ferry
when sold under the decree of the court
TO satisfy the United States for debt
due for the purchase money, the COM
mittee are of opinion that it is not ne
ccssary to vest any such power in the
Secretary of War, as the existing law
gives such power TO the solicitor of
the treasury, should he deem 1t for the
interest OF the government to exercise
that power in this particular case.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-03-11

EY- BRIEFs.-The women are now
busily engaged in hunting up their gar
den seeds. Those who have made gar
den had better take them in out of the
wet. A fine rain on Tuesday night
which will make things grow. Steiner,
the live Insurance man, was in town on
Wednesday-he makes business where
ever he goes. We have had great
deal of weather this week. The Musi-
cal Concert for the benefit of the Epis-
copal Church on Friday night Of las!
week was well patronized. The boys
are playing marbles-"knuckle down"
..fen-everlies, "dubbs" The girls spin
backs" are so tight they cannot sit
down. Fresh fish in town-herring 65
cents-perch Sophie 60. More new
subscribers this week to the Register
let 'em come. Our little imp says he
loves the girls so much that he cannot
sleep at night. We regret to state that
Mr.. John Grow, one our best citizens,
is seriously i'll. Mr.. L. E. Etchison,
proprietor of the Entler Hotel, knows
how to keep Hotel, and is doing
good business. Major Hagan, who has
command of the Cement Mills forces,
talks ofcommencing business soon. Our
young friend Will Moore Entler, of this
town, who has been in Louisville, for
several wears, has returned bone, look
inc well.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-03-11

sS~ JurrMEN-The following is a
list of Petit Jurors drawn for the March
term of our Comfy Court, which meets
on Monday the goth instant = g.
L. II. Roberts, John w. McGraw,
John H. Hostler, John o. Licklider,
Thos. A. Kirwan, John Burns, George
u. Wiltshire, Mordscai Carter, William
Wise, James L. Reeder. G.. II. Nc
Knight, Caleb Burns, Henry Rodgers,
William Grant, d. A. Wageley, Oscar
VI. Lucas, L. b. Haines, Thomas Wy
song, Robert n. Duke, George Show,
Jr, William B. Miller, David I. Jones,
Warner Beekenbaugh, john Bishop,
Solomon Thornburg, John j. Gran
,ham. James P. Osburn, Jacob T. Heu-
klr, Robert Drotberton, George L. Kiss
1.r
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-03-11

HB- PRESBYTERIAN REvIvAL-A Sc
ries of meetings, held at Xeyser city,
West Va, conducted by Rev. J. NJ.
Clymer, has resulted in revival OF
great interest. Up to this time near
one hundred persons have professed re
ligion and many penitents are nightly
at the altar of prayer.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-03-11
EDNARs, L.. BILL, ESQ,

Mr.. Editor-A great many tickets
have appeared in the various papers OF
the State, containing the names of sew
eral distinguished gentlemen for the va
rious offices to be filled at our next cleo
ton. Past experience has proved that
we should be very careful in making
our selections. Capable and honest
men are needed, aud it would be a great
advantage to the people if the candidate
for Auditor has some experience. l
know of no man in the State better
qualified than the one whose name
heads this article lie has been chief
Clerk in the office for the last five years,
GOTTEN acting as Auditor pro tenn His
salary has only been sufficient for the
support of his family, and by close econ
omy to build a small residence in the
city of Charleston. When the Capital
was moved to Wheeling, he had the al
tentative of giving up his c!erkship or
going with it. Necessity compelled
him to choose the latter, and not hav-
ing sufficient means was compelled
to sci. his house at great sacrifice to
enable him to go. The party owes
something to such neil, and when they
have proved themselves capable and up
right Gas he has done) their claims
should not be overlooked. Mr. Bill is
citizen of Roane County, well tried,
true and trusty democrat, ever ready to
give satisfaction 20 the humblest citi
zens. Having business with the office,
always kind and courteous, and | doubt
not his nomination would be a tower OF
strength to the State ticket
ONE WHO KNOWS HIM.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-03-11
GRANGER'S DEPARTMENT.

DEE A called meeting of Potomac
Grange, No. l6, will be held at Billmy.
ers Mill, ON Thursday the 10th, instant,
for the purpose Of receiving candidates
for membership OF said Grange. Mem :
bers of the late Slackwater Grange, de-
string to become members OF this
Grange, will also please attend this
meeting
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-03-11

rT PRoIlrIc.-We understand that
Capt. L. G. W. Herr, on the Ridge,
has eight ewes which gave birth to
nineteen lambs. The hmbs are three
weeks old aud all doing we'll Who
can beat il
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-03-11

81 AccIDENr.-We regret to state
that Mr.. John Davis, of our town, while
hewing posts, on Friday of last week,
severely cut his foot, which will disable
him for some weeks.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-03-11

E9- BusY.-The hens of this neigh
borhood have not been standing around
idle during the last few weeks, Judging
from the quantity of eggs, We see in
the stores. They mean business.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-03-11

COUNTY GRANGE MEETING.-Dele-
gates from the several subordinate
Oranges p. of III. of Berkeley county,
met at the hall of Tuscarora Grange on
Saturday, Feb. 26, for the purpose OF
electing officers tor the ensuing year,
and Tor the transaction of business relat-
ing to the interests Of the Order. Every
grange in the county we believe was
represented, and the occasion was one
of exceeding interest to the delegates.
Mr.. &. Il. Butler of Jefferson was pre-
sent and addressed the meeting upon
matters OF moment to the organization.
Mr.. 3. is very pleasant speaker, fully
posted upon matters which concern the
interests of his fellow farmers and his
speech upon this occasion was highly
complimented. Upon the conclusion
of the address the lady members of
Tuscarora grange laid sumptuous and
elegant entertainment, including all
that was excellent and appetising, to
which the grangers did full and ample
justice-the writer of this, likewise,
thereby taking his first and most
Strengthening of grange degrees. Every
one present enjoyed this the social part
of the grange, and tho among the least
of the purposes of the organization, 1t
has its uses, because it is symbolical of
the brotherhood of husbandry.
After dinner the delegates resumed
their business meeting, and, we, not
being prepared to take the necessary
degrees emitting us to further acquaiD-
lance with the ritual of proceedings,
withdrew n good order, mentally de-
termining that if we cannot get to be a
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-03-11

Mr. Editor. music-loving por-
ton of our community had the OPP
portunity of attending rare treat, at
the Concert given by the ladies OF the
Episcopal church, in the College Hall,
on Friday night. The performers
were Miss Hall, Miss Hubbard and
Miss Morgan, assisted by Miss Swartz-
welder and Miss Bowley, of Winches-
ter, and by Mrs. G. a. Licklder and
Miss Harp, aud Messrs. Neill and Cor
deli and Master r. Davis Shepherd.
Those who considered themselves
Judges, in the audience, say it was the
best entertainment of the kind that was
ever given in Shepherdstown. Many,
indeed most of the pieces both vocal
and instrumental, were called for again
by the audience. The concert was
given for the benefit of the Sunday
School, and was highly creditable TO
the musical taste of both managers and
performers, and we congratulate our
town that we have so delightful hall
for such purpose aud know that we
express the wish of many for repeti-
ton ofthe concert at no distant day.
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Commissioners Sale
VALUABLE hOTS,
ADIOINING SUEPHERDSTOWN.

DY virtue of decree of the County
y Court OF Jefferson County, West
Virginia, rendered on the Goth day OF
January, 1876, in the Chancery cause
of John &. Shindler assignee OF K. /.
Lee VS.. Samuel b. Harrison and others,
the undersigned as Special Commission
er appointed for that purpose, will Of
fer at Public Sale, in front OF Shepherd
College, in Shepherdstown, West vir-
,inia. At 2 o'clock, Z. NJ,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-03-11

BG- GONE WEsr.-Several Of our
young men have adopted Horace Gree
ley's advice and started for the West on
Tuesday last. Edward Hill, son Of MIR.
John p. Hill Of this town, and two sons
of Mr.. Charles Huyett, of this vicinity,
Is. NJ. and w. Az were among the
number, to seek their fortunes in a
Western cline. May success attend
them.
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@ c. g. O. CANAL-Durinp th

BE- c. & o. CANAL-During the
past week water has been let in the G.
S o. Canal, and in day or two hun
dreds of boats will be plying that
ditch" which gives employment to
thousands Of persons. The boatmen of
our town have been fixing up their
traps" getting ready for lively bust,
ness during the coming summer, and
we hope their fondest expectations may
be realized.