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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-02-03

Smallpox, in our city and vicin-
ity, has gone where the woodbinc
twincth.' We sincerely trust that
our people may never again be
plagued with such a loathcsomc
disease,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-02-03

Dipthcria prevails in Arbuckle
district; We also hear Of some cases
in Lewis district.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-02-03
LEGAL
SIIERIFFS' RETURN.

list real estate within the County OF
Mason, sold by the Sheriff Of said County
on the 18th day OF November, 1879, Tor de-
linqucnt taxes due thereon, Tor the year.
1870 ap1 1874
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-02-03
Jan. 2Gth, 1876.

There will lie preaching services
at the NJ. L. Church every night this
week, and possibly during ncxtwcck.
The people Of our town are invited
to attend:
The Morning herald., 1876-12-25
An Explanation.

An Explanation.
The following card from Chief Justice j..
P. Comegys, explains itself.
A CARD.
The newspapers Of Wilmington have
printed remark made by me the last day
of the late term at New Cas-.
tie, which, though qualified, is calculated
to reflect upon the Attorney General. Pub
licity having been thus given to 1t, I feel it
to he proper and right that so far as the re-
mark imputes (though by implication) ne
glect of duty to him, it was not all warran-
ted by my knowledge or information In
my possession. The language used was
qualified, as the report shows; and it is but
just to myself to say, was hasty utterance
occassioued by momentary impatience at a
remark made In the bar, that the liquor
law could not be enforced in Wilmington.
am moved to this public statement by q
sense of justice alone
j. P. CoMEeYs.
The Morning herald., 1876-12-25

have sustained, not what individuals proved
they had sustained. It would be too much,
perhaps, to expect any conscience in Con-
gress to be sensitive enough to inquire
whether the Geneva award was too high,
and, consequently, that portion of the un
appropriated balance might be returned.
We would be sorry to see such delicate
question raised, interesting as it would be.
THE FRENCH SENATE.
The French Senate continues to
restore clauses in bills which had been
thrown out by tho Chamber of Deputies,
and the result will no doubt, be serious
conflict between the two houses. The Ben
ate yesterday passed the Public Worship es.
Inmates, restoring the vote for salary of
clergy which had been reduced by the
Chamber Of Deputies. The Senate also re-
inserted the grant, for seminary scholarship,
which was likewise suppressed by the
Chamber.
MORE COMMUNIsTs PARDoNED.
The sentence of sixty-one more Commun-
lists convicts have been RENTED or commu-
ted.
The Morning herald., 1876-12-25
The Paid Fire Department.

The Firemen held an informal meeting
At the Delaware Engine House on last We'd
nesday evening. The object of the meeting
was to take into consideration the propriety
of petitioning the Council to abolish the
present volunteer department snd establish
paid department, they (the Firemen)
thinking that that the present appropri-
alton, viz: $4,000 per annum to each com
pany, was not sufficient to keep up their
organisations. Nothing, hewever, was ac-
complished, and they adjourned to meet
at the same place on Thursday evening,
January 4th, when each and every compa
ny will bs represented by delegates, and the
subject will be fully discussed and acted
upon. +.....
The Morning herald., 1876-12-25

respect official. No dispatches have been
received by the government in reference to
such action. very prominent democratic
Senator remarked that the news from Tai
lahassee is in the highest degree important,
as it presents a case of insurmountable
strength in support of the rights of Mr..
Tilden 10 be inaugurated. On the other
hand prominent Republicans, who have
been spoken to on the subject, declare that
in no respect does this action present any
legal reason why Mr.. Hayes should Aot be
sworn in as President.
The Morning herald., 1876-12-25
MaUOSS Court.

Since our last report the following cases
have been disposed of at the police head
quarters, by acting Mayor George O'Nsill,
ESQ.
Edward Kelley for vagrancy, was sent to
New Castle Jail for term Of ten days.
James Kelley for larency of two under
shirts, the property of Manuel Richenberger
and Lewis Sasse, valued at IS, was held IN
the sum of $500 for his appearance at the
next term of court.
John Kerns, for exposing his person on
the public streets, was fined 81 and costs.
sewall Hall Jr., and John Allen, both
colored mel, for disorderly conduct at the
fair of the Union African M. E. Church, on
Saturday night, were fined 80 each, and
required to pay costs of prosecution.
Thomas Kane, a young man was arranged
on the charge of corner lounging, but this
being his first offence, and not being pro-
fessional, was dismissed upon the payment
of costs. ......
Five drunks, with the usual fines and
costs, concluded the total number of cases.
$SO 'N..|.H
The Morning herald., 1876-12-25
The Portland Firas

PORTLAND, Me-, Dec. 2S..-A fire broke
out at midnight of Friday in the Savings
Rank building in the upper stories of the
Masonic Hall, burning the whole roof off
the building. The Grand Lodge papers
and books were partly removed from the
Grand Lodge beneath. ,,.. s.-
The insurance on the building is $50, 900.
The occupants of the second story we're
Bion, Bradbury Il Son, lawyers; Judge
Enoch Knight, Kingsbury & Jordan and
the Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance
Company. The books and papers of these
occupants were mostly saved. In tho gas
company's Office, where the fire caught.
very little was saved. The occupants of
the gronnd floor were the Portland Savings
Bank, Princes Express, John G. Proctor &
Sons, real estate brokers; Safety Deposit
Vaults, A. W. Coombs, lawyer, and W. H.
KEELING, tailor. These premises will be
soaked with water. Sixteen thousand
dollars insurance will nearly cover the
Masonic loss. In addition to this there is
some special insurance on the Templar
uniforms and the paraphernalia Of the
different Masonic bodies. Portland Com
mandery, K. T., has IS, 900 on it's uniforms
EXTENT OF THE LOSS.
The Savings Bank Block fire was
extinguished after thoroughly burning the
roof, the third and fourth stories and the
southern end of the second story, letting
down all the rest of the rooms and stores
below. The building is insured for $50, 900
the damage will amount to about $40, 900
Nothing of consequence was saved from the
Masonic Hall. The loss of property therein
owned in common, is about $16, 900; insured
for $4,000. The insurance on the property
of the several organizations in the building
amounts to $500 which probably covers
their losses. w. H. Kohling, tailor, in tie
same building, was insured for So, 500 in the
Phoenix and $5, 500 in the Orient.
The Fluent block fire was extinguished
Nv MitAQpt great damage. 1t burned up into
the room, but did no serious damage there
From 1000 to $40, 900 will repair the bull
ding, which is fully covered by insurance.
Among the insurances on the Fluent Block
are Greenleaf Sawyer, confectioner, 5000,
W hich covers the loss. Several other occu-
pants are fully insured, their losses being
light.
The Morning herald., 1876-12-25
Real Est0to Sale.

At the Delaware House, on Saturday af-
ternoon, Thomas N. Ogle, auctioneer, sold
for Bauduy Simmons and David Chandler,
trustees, the Nolen property, as follows {:
Three two-story brick houses, on Gilpin
Avenue, near Union street, for $1,000, to
James Bradford, and the three story brick
house, 1915 Tatnali street, for $2,O10, to
James Elliott.
The Morning herald., 1876-12-25
The Fire Watch,

We understand that the Republican
members of the City Council In caucus
have nominated James Dandy for the posi-
tion of Fire Watch This nomination 10
equivalent to an election.
The Morning herald., 1876-12-25
ONE CENT. I.
: Mjner Locale.

Kaisins are cheap.
Ash the pavements. :, --.t 8s,sy ~
1t betoksns snow again. -
Merry Christmas to ALL. , .'4ssT
Rough shoe your horses. 81! 81 aiaii4lA
SNOW shovels to the front. q ~ " ssGiya
Sidewalk accidents continue. . as "is
This is the Centennial Christmas.
The weather cocks are frozen up. .,~ ss..e,
After New Years politics will get hot.o, ID
No more lessons till after the holidays.
This is tha season for donation pssties.
Eighteen inches of frost on tho ground.
Many of the horses are still smooth shod.
There are three Chinese living In this
city. ''9,
It is hard work cleaning sidewalks just
now. .,.-h -.lf w. 4 "a
Midnight fowl-fanciers are again on the
wing. y.,.. ..,,..-'.. .......,.; (,
Hark the tintinnabulations Of the bells,
bells. jt.
The last clause of the fading year-santa
Claus. f
Turkeys were scarce in market Saturday
night. aaa2tf
Calendars will soon make their appear !,
ance. .. "a
Frozen ears and noses are very much
worn now. .-' = -" 10 4-l
On Valentines day the electoral vote viii
be counted. -G al5-t
The streets were crowded with people
Saturday night. ,.-s. III. 4 4. h
A lady on West street has fifty names
on her visiting list.
Times will brighten up when .---- !,
- Is inaugurated. Y,
Some Of the Christmas trees were trim
med on Saturday night. .., > ,h& &ss
Doughnuts, mipce- pies, Christmas trees
ami big turkeys to-day. -s,.s,s., ..,.s n.
Five ships are building at Chester, giving
employment to 800 man.
Itlooks as if potatoes might resch ~ .
bushel before winter ends. fs4N3#2
Wyman's donation of town lots, at Odd
Fellows Hall thi. evening. ,., s,'t
Men were busily engaged cutting ice on
Walton's ice pond Saturday night.
To put a cold iron bit into horses
mouth ut this time of year is inhuman.
When you sit down on the pavement, be-
sure to select dry spot and warm cor
per.
There are between one hundred and sew
enty-fve and two hundred streets in this
city. 90. u. h d
The Water Witch Fire Company put the
new wheels on the engine on Saturday
evening.
The fair for the benefit of the Church Of
the Sacred Heart, in the Institute Hall,
opened on Saturday afternoon.
The Texas Tribune says: "The late at
mospherical freshness has brought on
many cases of coughs and colds, and Dr.
Bulls Cough Syrup is in greater demand
than ever"
A daughter of Mr.. Story, residing on
Tatnall street, below Fourth, had her hand
cut very badly by running into tree-box
while shedding down Fourth street hill on
Saturday morning last. n
Miss Charlotte Thompson will play the
part of Parthenia In the play of Ingomar
the Barbarian, at the Opera House this
evening. In the afternoon she will appear
as Jane Eyre in the play of that name.
The Morning herald., 1876-12-25

GRAND MASQUERADE BALL. FUN
U FOR THE MILLION. Anton Henze q
Co respectfully announce that they Will
give a grand entertainment, of the above
description, on January Is, 1877, at Saville's
Building, and wish to assure the public,
that no pains will be spared to make 1t a
most :delightful and SATISFACTORY al,
fair;a species of recreation, and
enjoyment not only for the young,
reccllections OF their juvenile days. Mr..
Henze's long experience, and we'll known
tact, in matters of this kind, should, and
doubtless Will, prove an ample guarantee
that a most agreeable time may be expec-
ted. Don't miss the opportunity. Come
one, come all.
dec23tf ANTON HENZE q 20.
The Morning herald., 1876-12-25

Asst NOTICE.-TO THE TaXPAYERS
~ OF CHRISTIANA HUNDRED:-'l In
o9eaience to the requirements OF the law
VWlll be at the following places tor the recep-
lion Of taxes now due:
I, In Wilmington. at the Hotel Of G. Miller,
second and Tatnall streets, on Wednesday.
January 10, 1877, from a. M. until 4 p. m.
an Centrevllle. at the hotel of M. Lynch,
un VI, !, thursday, January 4, 1877, from o. m''
At Daniel Mulherin's hotel. on Wednes-
cay, January 3, 1877. from %. m.until pm.
G Az j. A. Cranston's Office, in Newport, on
nnat.uIirday. nn.Iiy January IL, 1877, from lO a. m.'
g At the School House, in BrowRtown, on
saturday, na,'l January =, 1877. from 10 a. M.
until 5 p. m.
me mo- II es Of all taxables who have not
ID their poll tax and Iail to de SO at these
appointments. will be dropped from the
assessment, and the collection of taxes on
property will be enforced, in accordance
WIN Win law, Vol. II, Cnapter 372. Persons
VINO VINO owe taxes in Christians Hundred. will
h,ease take notice, as 1t will save them
rIaIher expense and the Collector an un-
p.eaasant pn duty, as all taxes must be paid on
VI pefIre January 20, 1877.
po NORRIS WILSON, COLLECTOR ~
Nockland, Del, Jan, 4. 1877. dec26.St
The Morning herald., 1876-12-25
PERSONAL.

Anthony Higgins, Esq. ex United States
District Attorney, is confined to his house
with remittent fever. ,...
Col. G, Hill Brinton who has been con-
fined to the house for several weeks past.
is again able to attend to his usual avoca-
tiOu,
The Morning herald., 1876-12-25
MATER DEPARTMENT,
w No. 1910 Mark ct Street,
Wilmington, Del.

NOTICE TO WATER RENTERS.
The bills for 1877 are how ready, and pay
able at the Registrars Office, 1000 Mark 81
street. The law requires that all bills paid
on or before the 3lst day of January lSH,
the face Of the bill; those paid during ire
month OF February, five per cent. addltlon:
al; and those paid during the month o., o.
bills remaining unpaid OH the first day OF
April, 1877, the Registrar is required 10
have the ferrules Withdrawn and suit IN
stituted for the recovery OF the amount due
and the water will not be let into such
premises until such arrears with asses
ments and Two dollars, for drawing f-rruea
are paid.
fJrOf1lce hours from 0 a. NJ. to ?. M.
WILLIAM s. HAYES,
d9-tomarl Registrar.
The Morning herald., 1876-12-25
Sustaining tho Drew Demurrer.

Sustaining tho Drew Demurrer.
TALLAHASSEE, Dec. 2.-The decision of
the Supreme Court, sustaining the Drew
demurrer to tho answer of the Canvsssing
Board, reads:
We must, therefore, decide that the gen.
eral nature of the power given by the stat
ute Is ministerial, and that to the extent
that any strictly and purely Judicial power
is granted, such power cannot exist after
minute inquiry as to the powers of the
Board under the statute. The Court de-
termined as to their action in certain coun-
ties. In jackson county, the Board had
rejected 557 of the votes cast, on the
ground of irregularity and fraud in the
conduct Of the election, there being no plea
on the part of the Board that the return
from this county was in itself false, fraud
lent or irregular. The Court decided it to
be the duty of the Board to count 1t In. The
same action, and for the same reason, was
had by the Board in the counties of Ha n :
ilton and Monroe, and the same order was
made by the Court. The rejection by the
Board of the entire return from Monroe
county, on the ground Of irregularlty in the
conduct of the election, was held by the
Court to transcend their powers, and the
return ordered to be counted from It's face
as to the counties of fernando, Orange and
Leon. A number of votes had been de-
Quoted from the entire vote cast in these
counties because they were illeg ally cast,
and vote was deductedin in Jefferson because
It was fraudulently cast. The Court held
that these were questions which the law
did not allow the Board to determine, being
purely questions of the law.
The Board must count these returns, as
they admit them in their pleading to be
returns within the meaning of the statute.
In Clay county tbs Board had added thirty
five votes as having been improperly re-
jected by the County Canvassing Board, and
six votes were deducted because cast by
non-residents. This action of the Board
was repudiated. The Canvassing Board
must count the returns in toto. They can
not alter the face, and can only reject when
the return itself.is false, fraudulent or ir-
regular. The Court conclude Under the
pleadings and the constitution, and the
statute as applied by their own judgment, is
that the demurrer must be sustained. The
peremptory writ must be awarded.
The Morning herald., 1876-12-25
Notice

The Post Office will be open to- day from
6.45 to 9 O'Clock, A. M. The carriers will
make delivery and collection as usual in
the morning.
WILLIAM PYLE, P. NJ.
The Morning herald., 1876-12-25
Over the Gable.

LONDON, Dec. A.-The new Turkish
constitution causes some discussion here,
but the thing of all others which fills mems
minds, is the reported statement of Midhat
Pacha, the new Grand Vizier, to the Mar
quis of Salisbury. 1t is generally regarded
as a sure indication of war.
BOLD WORDS FROM THE GRAND vIzIER,
A despatch from Constantinople states
that Midhat Pacha, the newly appointed
Grand Vizier, in y conversation with the
Marquis of Salisbury; said 1.-THE Turks
have decided to accept no terms giving ex-
elusive administration to Belgaria or Herze-
govina' We intend" he said, "giving large
reforms to our subjects, even to the Turks,
who, with you, don't count. Europe asks
US to cut our throats. We must trouble
Europe to do it for us If they are to be cut.
We came here small number; if We 60
away we go as we came, leaving England to
cover the graves of those left behind"
THE TIcHBoRNE EXCITEMENT REvIvING.
LONDON, Dec. 24.-The Tichborne excit-
ment Is reviving in consequence of the dis.
covery of some alleged fresh evidence. Mr..
Onslow interviewed the claimant in person
yesterday, and reports him as down hearted
and i'll and feeling very much exasperated
at the unusual restrictions to which he is
subjected. DR.. Kenealy has made speech,
in which he said that before the authorities
would release Tichborne they would poison
him.
FEARS OF A WAR IN THE EAST.
Unusual preparations are being made for
Christmas, but all circles-thsatrical liter
ary, social and artistic-are apprehensive
that the New Year will bring war. Alarm
Ing kilograms are coming from Constanti-
nople indicating that the Turkish govern
ment will absolutely refuse to allow Euro
pean intervention In the internal affairs of
the Empire. The proposition to interfere
the Porte regards as q menace to its sover-
eighty.
THE TIMES ON THE ALABAMA SURPLUS.
The Times in an editorial article on the
Alabama clains:-The United States Con-
gress is perfectly within It's competence in
considering how the surplus money of the
Geneva Award shall be appropriated. The
indemnity was paid for losses which the
United States % q whole WAS held to
The Morning herald., 1876-12-25
NOTICES.

AvOTICE.-BOUND VOLUMES. OF THE
N NURSERY" Tfese now form q
complete juvenile library. The Magazine
was begun in 1867, and ali vOlumesfrom That
date can be supplied.
Half.yearly Volumes, elegantly
bound in cloth, N w
Yearly volumes, elegantly bound In
cloth, - 70
xs-The above books will be sent postpaid,
IN receipt of price, by the publisher.
JOHN L. SHOKEY,
3e Bromield street, Boston, Mass
WI
The Morning herald., 1876-12-25
NOTICE-VALDOSTA INSTll UTE kOR
~ SALk,.

NOTICE-VAI.DOs1A INSTll UTE FOR
~ SALE.
4, This valuable property, situated IN a
tAr.ving town in southern Georgia, on Jne
l.ue of the railroad from Savannah to F'!orl-
ia, Is offered at bargain either for sale or
exchange for property in city in one OF
the Middle States.
The lot contains three acres, upon which
are the Institute Building u by "a feet, Two
lion, and music rooms, dining rooms wide
nails, chambers and kitchen, servants,
house. stable. barn and all necessary out
o9idlng, and vegetable garden.
The Institute is furnished, and the scho0i
IL now in operation with about sixty schol-
ars IN attendance.
4, This property is offered for sale. because
she health OF the lady who owns 1t mas
failed.
For particulars apply to
DIR. GEORGE TR0UP MAXWELL.
dedl!-tt New Castle. Delaware.
The Morning herald., 1876-12-25

The tonsorial profession Ia Still carried on
at the old stand, s. e. corner of FIFTH and
MARK ET STREETS, by Joseph Valentine:
The saloon is kept neat and clean GOOD
workmen, sharp razors, easy snaVes' ciean
towels and cups are the rules of the estab-
iiShment. Qecl0-oL
The Morning herald., 1876-12-25

NrOTICE-DIsSOLUT OF CO-PART-
N NEksHIP.
The Co-Partnership hitherto existing %,
tween Joseph Valentine and Robert Val
entine has been dissolved by mutual con-
sent,
The Morning herald., 1876-12-25

Our devil was looking for the word "cal-
sthumpian" spelled with "K."
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-03-23
We are informed by Mr. Neil that

We are informed by MIR. Neil that he is OPP
posed to the late text book bill in toto and
that he 50 wrote the committee; but that the
committee So manipulated mis- letter that he is
Llade u appear rs frantic friend Of the meas
nre Mr.. Seill says he wrote the committee
that be did not believe there was man in the
stat who could write good spelling book,
much less good reader. President Folweil,
who was also set down rs friend OF thu
scheme, is also strongly opposed to it, Let
these aisre pu.able tactics OF the text book
schemars IN remembered when the bill next
shows lis head in the legislature. -P ioresr-
Press
We dc not suppose that j. is a matter
OF very great moment whether MIR. Neill
favored the text book bill or not His
opinion on either side of the question
would not breed earthquakes. After
the next session of the Legislature he
will be in favor of it. These ..distin-
guished educators" are generally afraid
to say ''beans,H unless some other dis
tinguished educator" puts their lips in
shape. and starts them on the b.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-03-23
The -Anti-Monop0list.

tives." But we now. feel constrained to admit
that we are in error, the closing hours Of the
session having developed little latent good
diluted with all immense amount of stupidity
and foolishness The house, to its great
praise, put quietus to Donnelly's school book
monstrosity, and sqnelched his proposition to
have The Asr1-MoSoPoL1sr printed at the re-
form school, and at the expense Of the state, Or
something OF about that character, We can't
say exactly what, having only seen the title to
the act 1t also quietly stranged another
bantling of his-the one that proposed to Gre
ate wheat inspector in each county in the
state, at the state expense, to fix the grade Of
wheat, and draw liberal salary.-NcU U!m
Herald.
This is from the pen Of Prof. Gage,
who left New Ulm and came to ST. Paul
to lobby against the bill. That accounts
for the milk in that cocoanut.
OF course it was never proposed that
the ANTI MoNOPOLIsT should be printed
in the reform school. The state sup
ports over one hundred boys in the re-
form school and is teaching them trades
We proposed that they be taught print
ing, SO that in another year they coulG
do the state printing and save the state
$4,000 year now paid to contrac-
tors.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-03-23

Last fall Donne!ly was elected state senator
from this county upon ar anti greenhsck plat
form. Although he cauvassed the county
pretty thoroughly we have yet to learn tina; he
ever hEeaihed word in opposition to iha;
platform. Now he Is advertised to make
speeches in various localities, with view to
advancing the interest Of his greenhack theory.
The query is did Mr.. Donnelly steal into the
senate By assuming false position before the
people Of this county --Hasfiags Gosetfs.
At again, Stebs Hudibras described
a man,
ssWho could not ope
His mouth, but out there few trope'
We might say OF Steb,
'sHe could not try
To ope his mouth, but ont there few lie =
DID we not stand up in that county
convention and advocate the very doc
triGes We now advocate. and did not the
convention applaud every sentiment we
uttered. and did we not so demolish the
Republican programme of contraction
that Segrave Smith did not dare to wag
his bald head in its defence3
We are ready to 60 before the people
Of Dakota county again and argue the
financial question and we propose to do
it this fall.