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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-03-23
FlDEs AcmTEs,


The vote OF New Hampshire during
the past three years is one of the
strlngest things in the historyof this
Government. Year before last when
acts of official frauds were only of toll
erably frequent occurrence, the Demo-
Gratis carried the State, Last year
when these acts had considerably in
creased and the Louisiana and other
outragcs had been perpctratcd, and u
Radical Congress had cndeavored to
reduce the whole country to mill
tary dcspotism by means of the force
bill, the Republicans carried it by u
plurality OF only 112 votes. But this
year, when we have all the crimes
and outragcs of the past to be added
to the late exposures Of the whisky
ring; the conviction as fclOns Of sew
cral Of the Radical party, together
with the Indictment and moral con-
viction Of the Presidents private sec
rotary, and besides all this the Bclk-
nap exposures and the corruption vet
threatened to be developed, the Re-
publicans have in the State a very
large majority. The people of New
Hampshire, therefore, seem to form Il
fondncsS for Radicalism in proportion
as it grows in corruption. Stories
are rife that large sums have been cx-
pended by the Republicans in buying
up votes, and from such n record as
the above, it seems very likely that
votes there can very readily be
bonght.-Er.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-03-23
/ For the Legislnture-Cnpt. VIM.
Gunn.

For the Legislnturc-Cnpt. VIVA.
Gunn.
NJ. Eli,or:
We present through the columns
of your valuable paper, the claims Of
W. r. Gum, as an available candi.
date for the House OF Delegates, from
the lower side of Kanawha, believ.
ing as We do, his fitness for the posi-
ton, and having at one time, when
scarcely known to the people, led 4
forlorn hope for the same position,
we think it but just and due to him,
that he should receive the nomina-
ton from his district, at the approach
ing Convention. Capt, Gum is
modest, unassuming gentleman, Of
sterling worth, honest integrity, and
stands before his peers, sans pere ct
sans reproche, and if given the posi-
ton will reflect honor and credit
upon his country and constituents
This communication is written with
out the knowledge of the Captain,
and we do not know Of our own
knowledge, that he would accept the
nomination if rendered him, but
trust he will. ~
Etnps AcItTrs
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-03-23
Teachers Examination.

THERE will be public examination Of
i Teachers, held at the Academy in this
place, April the LIST, 1876, commencing
promptly Mt O'Clock, \. VI. All persons
not holding certificates, and who desire To
teach Spring or Summer schools, will not
neglect IN attendance upon this cxanlina-
ton. CHAS. f. H0GG.
County Superintendent.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-03-23

The Posioilico and War Depart
mcuts continue To show up bCauti-
allyundcr the hands oftho Congress.
iynal investigating committees,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-03-23

Since 1864 more than one thous-
and millions Of dollars have been
stolen from the public treasury UNI
der the counivancc aud participa.
ton Of Republican oIlicc.holdcrs in
the internal revenue service.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-03-23

The grecnbock men of New York
held Convention at Syracuse, last
Wednesday, over which Richard
Srhcll presided, 1t declared for
greonback currency, against contract.
ion and for the immediate repeal Of
the Of the Resumption Act, Its dec
lara,ions were in hearty cooperation
with the Democracy Of Ohio and the
West.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-03-23

The Republican press try to break
the blow of the Bclknap scandal by
charging that he was once a Demo
crat. Well, so once were Grant and
Morton and Ben, Butler. They
didn't steal while they were Demo
Gratis, They deserted the party, and
were received into full fellowship by
the Republicans, 1t was through the
Republican party that Grant and
Bclknap were elevated to Office, and
that party must assume the response
bility Of their acts.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-03-23

The Democrats of the House have
united upon financial policy upon
which they will gobeforc the country
next fall. 1t declares for gradual
resumption of specie payments by
making it the duty of the Secretary
of the Treasury annually toretain in
coin an amount equal to 8 per CEN
tum of legal tender notes outstand-
ing, to constitute a resumption fund,
and alsorequiring the national banks
to set aside an amount of coin equal
to s per cent. of their circulating
notes, The bill in addition provides
for the repeal of so much of the spc-
Gle resumption act of January, 1879,
as tie date of resumption.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-03-23

The examination of witnesses on
the charges against Hon. George II.
Pcndleton has revealed the fact that
that they were all utter fabrications,
based not even on the tlimsiest foun-
dation of truth. 1t was simply des
peratc partisan attempt to ward off
the effect of Belknap's disgrace, and
make a little capital to be used in the
New Hampshiere election. Solar, it
may have accomplished its purpose;
but the end will be that it will strike
back with rcdoublcd force, upon Mr..
Pendleton's maligncrs.
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Among all the corruptions which
have sprung up like rank weeds I'M
der the regime ofthG Republican par
ty, there is no one of these villainies
more infamous than the way the fed
cral dead have been made to line the
pockets of Republican oflicc-holders
and contractors with stolen gold
Not only have these outrageous frauds
running into millions of dollars, been
perpctrated in the supply and cree
ton of tomb-stones, but even the
graves of the honorcd dead have been
entered and despoilcd for filthy gain.
These miserable contractors were to
receive a certain. sum for removing
each body; and to make the job profit
able, they actually cut the bodies in
to pieces, and made several of each
one, thereby increasing their pay
Often, where a great number were
found buried in oneditch, they would
take up 4 ha!fdozcn bones, and nail
them up in n box and get paid for it
as one body, \ rule was afterwards
adopted that no less than nineteen
separate bones would be paid for as a
body, but even this did not break up
the fraud. This is a fair sample of the
utter rottenncss that peryades the
Republican party; it is high time it
should stem down and out.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-03-23
RooNs or NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC
CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE,
1924 + Street, Washington, ID. G.

Hon. j. W. Stevenson, OF Kentucky; Hon.
W. W. Eaton, OF Connecticut; Hon. u. V.
White OF Maryland; Hon. II. &. Davis, of
West Virginia; Hon. J. b, Gordon, Of Geor-
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-03-23
OUR WASHINGTON LETTER.
WAsnIyeroY. Mareh 10. lS7G.

WASHINGTON, March lG, 1876.
Special Correspondence OF the Register.
The campaign may be said to have
fully opened with the organization
of the National Democratic Congress
ional Committee, who are now in
stalled at their rooms at 1924 + street,
in this city. The Associated Press
have failed to give, in detail, and
with desirable accuracy, the personnel
of the Committee, and as State and
local organizations, and other Demo
Gratis all over the country, will have
frequent occasion to address the Off
GERS, We append, at the request of the
Committee, the following informa-
ton.
RooNs or NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC
The Morning herald., 1876-11-27
BROWN, THE MIND READER.

The novelty Of the class of entertainment
that Mr.. Brown will present at the Grand
Opera House, on to morrow evening, will
undoubtedly attract crowded house. He
promising to make some astonishing reye-
lations to those in the audience, and will
give many Of the impressions of the minds
of others. He comes to Wilmington well
recommended by the press of the leading
cities of the country.
THANKSGIVING EVENING.
Mr.. Baylis has not forgotten that we need
something good for Thanksgiving evening,
In the way of amusement, and he has ar
ranged for the appearance of Messrs. Chez
vers and Kennedy (The Buffalo Boys), in
new and original drama, entitled "The
Two Foundlings" This piece abouuds in
songs, dances and startling situations. They
will be supported by an excellent company
from the Arch Street Company, Philadel-
phia.
The Morning herald., 1876-11-27
Mayors Court.

Since our last report acting Mayor Geroge
O'Neill, Esq, at the police headquarters
has disposed of the following cases
Thomas Flanagan and John Mclaughlin,
for disorderly conduct at No. 1 School,
were requiied to pay costs.
One drunk with usual fine and costs.
John Williams on charge Of vagrancy,
was ordered to leave town.
Joseph Graham on charge OF vagrancy
was sent to board with Sheriff Grubb for
the next thirty days.
Thomas Mullen were arragned last even
Ing on the charge of being accessory to the
stealing of two horse blankets, the proper
ty Of George W. Weldin and George w.
Todd. From the evidence it appears that
these gentlemen were at tea with friend
in the Ninth Ward on Saturday evening,
leaving their horses and carriages outside
Whilst they were in the house the blankets
were stolen, and were afterwards found in
carriage house in the rear of Prices barn,
and officers Orr and Cloud were stationed
inside the carriage house with instructions
to arrest any one who came after the blan-
kets. About II O'Clock three men came
and opened the door and were about to
come in when they saw the officers. They
started to run from them, but after several
shots had been fired by the officers, two of
them, Mullen and Pierce were captured.
In the tusse with the officers Pierce was
badly cut about the head and face by the
black ack of officer Cloud. The one who
escaped was John Mullen, who is supposed
to be the thief the others being considered
accomplices. They were held in the sum
of $500 for their appearance at court.
Owen Harkins, lad aged about sixteen
years, was arraigned on the charge of rob-
bing Jesse Messmer of a pocket book and
contents, at a house Of i'll fame located on
King street near Front, on Saturday night.
The evidence was not considered sufficient
by his Honor to justify him in holding the
prisoner and he was discharged.
Alexander Turner, little colored boy,
was fined 81 and costs for assaulting Cath
arine Mckinley, child aged about two
years. Alex. admitted that he threw a
stone but did not 90 to hit the little girl.
The Morning herald., 1876-11-27
Post and PiliO3'y.

Last Saturday was the day on which were
whipped, in the New Castle jail yard, the
criminals who were convicted during the
weeks sitting of the Court of Qnarter Ses
sions of Peace and Jail Delivery for this
county.
As the clock struck 10 A. NJ, the yard
gates were thrown open, and through them
thronged the usual crowd Of idlers ane
curiosity hunters, men, women and children
who semi-annually gaze upon the disgust
ng spectacle.
The irst imam to the front" was John
Brown, white, horse thief, who was placed
in the pillory at 10 O'Clock for an hours
stay. He came down at II O'Clock not much
the worst for wear.
At about quarter past 10 O'Clock the
whipping started.
First came John Conner, white, for larceny
of vegetables. He got five very light lashes.
Scott Wilson, white, who stole a seven
dollar pair of pants, then Rugged the post
and the Sheriff gave him twenty sound
strokes which made him groan towards the
last His back was reddened but no blood
was visible.
John Carpenter, negro, convicted OF steal
ing two cows, lot Of ice cream treezers, &c,
was treated to forty lashes, the last twenty
of which were laid On with vengeance.
John will never forget the new sheriff as
long as he lives.
John Brown was now brought down
from his elevated position above and given
twenty lashes. This was most severe
whipping, indeed, Browns back was cut
badly ard the blood was drawn. During
the punishment Brown groaned heavily.
John Smith and Joseph Derias, both me-
gro thieves were pillored one hour and then
given twenty lashes "well laid on"
This ended the first batch Of whippings
for our fall terms.
The new sheriff showed himself not al
all forgettul of his early experience in whip
ping criminals, a nd his manner was in strik.
| ing contrast with that Of ex-SheriH Lamb
| son. If he continues as he has begun lie
| will certainly prove terror to thieves.
The Morning herald., 1876-11-27
SUMMARY OF THE NEWS.

There is a possibility after all that the
vote of South Carolina may be honestly
returned
The breach of promise suit in New
York against wealthy Cuban, Del Vale,
brought by Miss Martinez for fifty thous'
and dollars has ended by the plaintiff re-
ceiving verdict for fifty dollars.
The Returning Board in Louisiana has
refused to admit newspaper representatives
to its sessions for fear, as they state, that
they will be misrepresented.
The colored Judge in South Carolina
now sitting upon count Of the vote in
that State, was educated in Susquehana
county, Pennsylvania and practiced at the
bar in that county.
Chamberlain, who is willing to be coun-
ted In by fraud as Governor in South Car
olina, is the same, whom the Commercial
declared as the Superior of Mr.. Bayard
mentally, and his equal morally.
The count in Louisiana thus far is high
" satisfactory to the Democrats, but there
is no telling what it might have been if
the Returning Board had not been watched
closely.
Dan. Kirwan, one Of the best descrip-
tive newspaper reporters in New York,
and attachee to the Herald staff, died on
Saturday. He commenced as an errand
boy in the World Office.
Vice President elect Thnmas A. Hen
bricks left New York on Saturday for
home, after having had a conference with
President Tilden, the purpert of which
has not yet transpired. He is confident
Of the success of the Democratic ticket.
Tweed has not made that astounding
revelation, yet, which was 10 cause Mr..
Tilden to shake with fear.
r. D. RuAin, late colored member Of
the Virginia Legislature, has been found
guilty Of stealing gold chain.
Jefferson Davis has arrived in New
York from Liverpool.
Tilden's official majority in Georgia is
S1,lSl.
By the depression in the iron trade in
England thousands Of workmen have been
thrown out Of employment.
For the weather to-day we may expect
falling barometer, warmer southerly winds
cloudy weather with rain or snow.
In Arkansas 5S,O3S votes, Hayes 80, ,6e9
and Cooper 21l.
The Morning herald., 1876-11-27
III ED.

sumption, att O'Clock q. m, al Pine
grove, the residence Of her cousin, j ohm
O'Byrne. Esq, Mary Francis Cjincn, IN
the 23rd year Of her age daughter Ct the
late John aud Nary C4inch, Of the city OF
Philadelphia.
Her remains will be in erred il her fam
lily burial ground. Cathedral Cemetery,
Philadelphia. VIII lcave the residence OF
M. @ Byrne at 10 o'clock, a. NJ, on Tues
day morning tho 18th instant for EdgnOor
Station, on }he Philadelphia, Wilmin4ton
and Baltimore Railroad, thence to Fhila-
delphiH.
The Morning herald., 1876-11-27
AM USEMENTS.
THE TWO MEN OF SANDY BAR,

TIE TWO MEN OF SANDY BAR.
On Wednesday evening this justly cele-
brated production of Bret Harte's will be
presented at the Grand Opera House with
Mr.. Stuart Robson in the role Of Col. Star
bottle, said to be magnificent interpreta-
tion of a character met in everyday life.
The cast will include actors of merit, those
who have won praise here before, one of
whom is Theodore Hamilton. The play is
in Mr.. Harte's happiest vein, and will, no
doubt, meet with as hearty patronage and
approval here as elsewhere.
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UMBRELLAS AND PARASOLS.-We g
| " have this day received from the manufac-
turer, on Steel, Paragon and Argis Frames, in
Plain and Twilled Silks, one of the largest,
most varied and elegant stocks of Umbrellas
and Parasols ever offered in this market. Inc
ladies particularly are invited t. call and see
| them d. +. BRAoHEAh.
! GILKS-We have this day received a lot Of
| - very beautiful Striped and Checked French
| Grey Silks together with full line of Black
Silks, which we offer at prices corresponding
with the times. The ladies will please call ana
see them. ID. F. BRASHEAR.
nRESS GOODS-We are now receiving q
~ full line of Spring Dress Goods IN Plalda
and Popular shades of plain colors, among them
very fine, soft and light weight. Berage oerges,
now in great demand. The ladies are invtedto
call and see them. D. F. BRASHEAR.
FLANNELS-We have this day opened u
II line of extra fine silk warp and AL wool
medium weight and Gauze Flannels, which we
offer at prices to suit purchasers
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Tax on Coupons.

Auditor Taylor has issued the following cir
cuIar TO the collecting officers Of the Stale in
relation to the tax on coupons:
OFFICE OF AUDITOR OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS,
RICHMOND, Va, March 81, 1916
To the Collectors Of State 7ores throughout
the Commonwealth
The 9Th section Of the act approved the
9th of this month for the assessment and COL
lection of State taxes requires all coupons re-
ccived iu payment OF taxes and other dues to
the State to De taxed. The value Of the bonds
ascertaiued by the Seuoud Auditor and myself
is fixed at $eS instead of $50. as before. The
tux upon each coupon Will be as follows: On
the $40 coupon, $40; on the $l5.coupon, IS
cents; aud on the So coupon, II cents II will
be particularly noted that the tax applies TO all
matured coupons, whether the bonds from
which they are detached belong to non-resl
dents of the State or to residents. A circular
giving fuller instructions is now 10 the hands
Of the printer, and will be forwarded 10 few
days Meanwhile you will be governed by the
ruling Of this circular III respect to all taxes.
am, very respectfully,
WILLIAM +. TAYLOR
Auditor of Public Accounts.
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JANUARY, 1876.
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No. 55 King street.,

(Next to Corse's Banking House,
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Letter Copying Books, Presses, Brushes and
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PROFESS4OJTHL CaRDS.

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ATTORNEY 4 COUNSELOR AT LAW,
AND
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No. 1915 Main street, Richmond, Virginia.
Eas- Special facilities for prompt collections
Throughout Virginia and West Virginia.
Refers to Gov. John Letcher (rccent nsrtner)
Lexington, vs. The State Bans o: Virgins,
Gov. Jas. L. Kemper, Hon. r. NJ. T Hunter,
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DRY GOODS
NOTICE TO OUR CUSTOMERS.

THE HOME. JADE SHIRTS.
Warranted made of Xxx Wamsutta Cotton and
No. 2l00 Linen of the very best custom made,
and perfect fit. Price 81. Sold by
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Alexandria, Va
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-01-07
AROIrT pREAD BAKING,

A lady who used to buy four loaves of
bread for thirty-two cents now purchases
thirty-two. cents worth (eight pounds) OF
llour at a time, from which she bakes seven
losves of bread each equal to an eight cent
loaf lfitty-six cents two dozen ruskS, larger
than bakers rusks (say twenty-five cents
WORTHY, and raised sugar cake worth about
eight cents thus producing eighty cents
worth of bread and cakes from her thirty-two
cents worth of -four. After allowing four
cents for the consumption OF coal, three cents
for Yeast and salt, and two cents for sugar,
there is still a saving OF forty-eight cents
Baking days she uses four small lire shoyels
| more of coal than usual, and when she can
spare the butter or lard, she puts lump in
the dough about the size of an egg.
She buys penny's worth of yeast, and
adds to it three mashed potatoes, and makes
a pint of yeast When setting the bread she
pours in about three pints of water Ia little
more for rusks) and in kneading the dough
adds two grated potatoes in the winter sea
son. which keeps the bread fresh and moist
A week or longer if put away in tin can
which she always does, winter and summer
| The grated potatoes are not added IN sum
mer. as, she says, they are apt to make TN
| Lread sour in warm weather. Her iamll.
consists of Eve momheIs, and the elgh
nn,nds of -four last week, if some mush an'
potatoes are also placed on the table vt som
of the meala
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-01-07
Munroe
Dec. "a, '75-ly.

THE MAINTENANCE OF HEALTH-The
maintenance of health is often more diff
cult than its recovery Vitiated conditions
OF the atmosphere, unhealthy occupations,
extremes of heat or cold, and constant ex-
posurc to rough weather, are all SO many
provocations OF disease. There is but one
sure way of effectually guarding the system
when thus subjected to influences plejudi-
cial to heath, and that is 10 establish, by
iudicious tonic and Alternative medication,
vigor of the body and regularity of its func-
tions. The ropertes OF an invigorant and
corrective are happily combined in Hostel
ter's Stomach Bitters, which, at the same
time that it infuses unwon.ed vitality into
the system, overcomes all tendency Of the
stomach, liver bowels and urinary organs to
deviate from regularity in the discharge of
functions upon which the welfare of the en-
tire physical organization is dependant,
Health cannot be more efiectually main
tanned than by using the Btters. jsn7-lm