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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-03-16
An EYld&i1ce of Immortality.

An Evidence of immortality.
find that what is called great
and powerful life--the administra-
ton of large affairs, in commerce, in
the courts, in the slate--is prone to
develop narrow and special talent;
but unless combined with a certain
contcmplative turn, a taste for alb
stract truth, for the moral laws, does
not build up faith or lead to content.
There is a profound melancholy at the
Dase OF men of active and powerful
talent seldom suspected. Many years
ago there were two men in the Uni
ted States Senate, both of whom are
now dead, have seen them both;
one of them | personally knew
Both were men of distinction, and
took an active part in the politics, of
their day and generation. They
were men of intellect, and one of
them, at later period, gave to a
friend this anecdote;
He said that when he entered the
Senate he became, in short time,
intimate with one of his colleagues,
and, though attentive enough to the
routine of public duty, they daily re-
turned to each other and spent much
time in conversation on the immor-
tality of the soul. When my friend
at last left Congress they parted, his
colleague remaining there, and as
their homes were widely distant
from each other, it Glanced that he
never met him again until, twenty
five years afterward, they saw each
other through open doors, at dis
tancc, in crowded reception at the
Presidents house in Washington
Slowly they advanced toward each
other as they could through the bril-
liant company, and at last met, said
nothing, but shook hands long and
cordially. AT last his friend said,
"Any light, Albert2"
"Noncl" replied Albert. "Any
Light, Lowis?'
"Nonc," replied he,
They looked into each others eyes
silently, gave one more last shake
each to the hand he held, and thus
parted for the last time. Now, 1
should say that the impulse which
drew these minds to this inquiry
through SO many years was better
Affirmative evidence than their fail
urc to find a confirmation was mega
tive w. Emcrsoa'8 Ncg Book.
A correspondent Of the Courier
dominates Mr.. Edward L. Bill, of
Roanc county, for Auditor of Statoon
IL. t..1.t ui, e., l.,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-03-16

4ealtivation Sdd9 iliyidAality; essay
by Jacob Bid. scher's Example;
essay by w ~ Harper on Phre-
hology.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-03-16

In March, 1866, your humble ser.
vent first met Hon, Henry s. WallSs
erin the city Wheeling, iasa CON
yention called forthe purpose Of or.
.ganzipgsa .parsS in fayoE9f enfrqa,;
tic az va
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-03-16
For State Senator.

ScARY STATION, w. VA,
March 6, 1876.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-03-23

The "Pall Mall Gazette's" Copenha-
gen correspondent writes that the last
mail from Icelan reports that 500 inhab
itants of the West Mamma Islands, a
group lying south Of Iceland, and be-
longing to Denmark are probably dying
from starvation. The fisheries there
last year were unsuccessful, and the in
Eabitants, fearing their food would not
last them through the winter, sent to
Iceland asking for supplies. Accord
ingly a small quantity of provisions was
dispatched. About month ago, how~
ever, bottle was found on the coast of
Iceland. containing letter stating that
the supplies on hand were only adequate
for one week, and famine was inevita.
BILE. The dangers of the sea during the
winter months render communication
with the West Mamma Islands almost
impossible.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-03-23

HALFWAY D1sHoNEsrY.-The other
day a crowd in attendance at a horse
sale were greatly astonished to hear the
auctioneer say: Gentlemen, can't lie
about the horse-he is blind in one eye.
The horse was soon knocked down to a
citizen who had been greatly struck by
the auctioneer's honesty, and after pay
ing for the horse he said 'You were
honest enough to tell me that the ami
NAL was blind in one eye. Is there any
other defect?" eyes, sir, there is. He
is also blind in the other eye!" was the
prompt reply.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-03-23
SOUTH BOUND. Mali Train. Expre
NORTH BOUND. Mail Train. EXp

AT Washington, passengers make close
connection with all the lines to and from
the North and West, at Danvile, twice
daily with South and Southwest: at
Lynchburg. twice daily, to Memphis.
Atlanta. New Orleans. Arkansas and
Texas, and atGortlonsviile and Charlottes-
vile, by Mail Train, with Ches. & Ohio
R. R. East and West. Twice daily con-
nections to Richmond.
MANASSAS DIVISION.
Leave Washington daily except Sunday,
at 90 n. m, Alexandria at S35 a. M, ar
rive at Strasburg $40 p. m. Leave Stras-
burg at $50 a. M, and get at Alexandria
at $50 p. m.
WARRENTON BRANCH.
Connection between Warrenton and
Main Line, with Mail Train only, leaving
Washington 500 H. H., Alexandria S.35 a,
IN.
Pullman Sleepers run through without
charge between Baltimore and New Or
leans via Lynchburg, East Tennessee and
Atlanta line, leaving Baltimore at 6.00a.
m. Also Sleepers between Baltimore and
Lynchburg, from Baltimore 1890 D. IN.
Through tickets to Florida, and all the
South and West, by the many different
lines, at lowest rates.
G. J. FOREACRE, Gen. Manager
j. NJ. BROADUS, G. T A. Dec. 9. IF.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-03-23
JoENsToWN LETTER.

Being daily witness of the wicked
ness and vices which prevail in our
otherwise pleasant village, I feel it a
duty to say word to the public, which
may arrest in measure the evil which
is continually to be seen.
Men with kind and noble hearts
who might be honored citizens are
dragging themselves down to poverty
and misery by tipling with the intoxl-
eating bowl, causing their families, to
suffer by spending for drink what is
needed for their support.
There are five whisky saloons in
Johnstown, only think and now we
have another curse added in the way of
a billiard table; what else can we call
it but curse? 1t is not blessing if
it was, men would not be so fond of
spending their time, day and night, in
drinking and playing, squandering in a
reckless manner the time and money
God has given them.
Husbands, you who have chosen
kind and benevolent wives, sworn to
stand by you through sickness and
health, cannot you cheer their sorrow
stricken hearts by your presence ewes
nings, absenting yourselves from those
places of wickedness.
Suppose your wife, after the meal
was over, would don her bonnet, and
light her pipe and take up her line of
march to the billiard hall, and there
drink and play: often coming home
with eyes red and swollen and with
angry words upon her lips, would not
the husband raise in rebellion against
bis ownwife When think of such
terrible wickedness, | almost wonder
that fire from heaven does not descend
and consume such places.
Mothers, arouse to your duty: Teach
your children to abhor the intoxicating
bowl. Send them to the Sabbath school
and keep them under your influence
Fathers, you are in the habit of allows
ing your beys to spend their evenings
in town, Keep them at home and pro-
vide them with usefnl reading matter,
not the Ledger.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-03-23
BEwILDERE0.

Parrots that have learned to talk
seem to have spice of olds Adam in
them, and to find pleasure in bothering
people, and in saying wrong or wicked
things. But they sometimes out-wit,
by the mere force of training, without
design.
They tell good story in Newgate
street, London, of a parrot--or of two
parrots, a gray and a green one
belonging to Morley, a tradesman in
the old Bailey, just opposite the prison,
which is vouched for as true in the
strictest sense. The man had wonder
ful 'Sbird sense" and his power of
training birds became famous throughs
out the metropolis. He had taught his
green parrot to speak whenever a
knock was heard at the street door
but when the bell of the same door was
rung he had taught the gray parrot to
answer. The house, still standing, has
one of those projecting porches that
prevent the second story from being
seen from the pavement. One day a
person knocked.
''Who is there?' asked the green
parrot.
''The man with the leather" was the
reply.
.'All right" the bird answered, and
then became silent.
After waiting some time, and not
finding the door opened, the man again
knocked.
"Whos there?" again asked the par.
rot.
"Who's there ?" cried the porter out
side.
ssIt's 1.-The man with the leather
Why don't you open the door?'
"All right!" repeated the parrot,
which so enraged the man that he furi-
ously rang the bell -tT' 80.
$50 to the gate !" shouted new voice
which proceeded from the gray parrot
''To the gate?" repeated the man,
seeing no gate-"what gate ;"
"Newgate Newgate !" responded the
gray parrot.
The porter was enraged but step
ping across the street, the better to
answer what he supposed to be the
insolence of the housemaiGs, he saw
that he had been twitted and leased by
couple o. parrots.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-03-23

The New York World, to illustrate
purpose-no matter what-tells the
following fair story about the silent
man of the White House zone night
at the operate which he paid little
attention, being engaged in talk-his
daughter Nellie, turning to him, said !:
Please stop, papa, Nilsson is just going
to sing Let her sing, said the con-
siderate father, she won't interrupt me-
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-03-23

A somewhat juvenile dandy said to a
fair partner at ball /: Don't you think,
miss, my mustaches are becoming 2
To which she replied: Well, sir, they
may becoming, but they have not yet
arrived.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-03-23

He that thinks innocent pastime
foolish has either to grow wiser, or is
past the ability to do so; and we have
always counted il an impudent fiction
that playfulness is inconsistent with
greatness Many men and women
have died Of dignity.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-03-23

your Dress said a husband to his
.shionable wife, will never please the
men, I don't dress to please men,
was the reply, but to worry other wo
men
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-03-23

1B Mail Train through from Baltimore
without change of cars
NJ. =. VA. MIDLAND q Il: S R. r.
Double daily trains between Baltimore
and Danville, without change.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-03-23
TO CONSERVATIVES,

The advertiser, having been permanently cured Of
that dread disease. Consumption, by simple rene
dy, is anxious to make known to his fellow sufferers
the means of cure. To all who desire It, he will send
the directions for preparing and using the same.
which they will find a Sure Cure for Consumption,
Asthma, Bronchitis, &c.
Parties wishing the prescription ain please sd
dress, Rev. E. A. WILSON.
1874 Penn ST., williansburgh, New York
Dec. 2S--Gpt
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-03-23
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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-03-23

cE- Every subscriber for 1876 will be presented
with superb, large-sized steal engraving of Trum-
bulls celebrated picture of 1.-THE Signing of the
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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-03-23
P o EFT r Y.
AT THE CHURCH GATE.

AT THE CHURCH GATE.
BY THACKERAY,
Although I enter not,
Yet round ahoutjhe spot
Outlines hover T;
And near the scared gate.
With longing eyes wait,
Expectant Of her.
The Minisier bsn tolls out
Above the cftS7s rout,
And noise and huinming;
They've hustled the Minister be Il;
The organ gins 70 swell;
She coming
Ny lady comes at last,
imid, and stepping fast,
And hastening hither,
With modest eyes downcast;
She comes-she's here--she's past
May heaven go with her.
Kneel, rndisturbea, fair saint;
Pour out your praise or plant
Meekly and duly; sss.
I will not enter there @,~
TO suliy your pure prayer
With thoughts unruly-
But suffer me to pace
Lax !. Round the forbidden place,
sssf Ling sring o minute,
Like outcast spirits who wait,
s And see through Heaven's gate
Angels within it.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-03-23

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WHERE ABE Your SINS r.


A young girl came to see her pastor
with regard to the welfare of her soul.
s.sAre you saved e. he asked, 'sor are
you only trying tcAbe saved g
81 am trying" she sadly replied.
GLOW are you trying 2"
81 am praying and reading the Bible,
and going to church, and striving to
keep the commandments
Chow are you succeedings'
"Not very WE'LL she sorrowfully an
swered. .I;8
''sDo you not see that in all this trys
ing you are leaving Christ out as truly
as if there were no Saviour who has
come down from heaven to deliver us
from sin and its dreadful consequen
ces2" s's,sn 80
''Oh, l believe in Christ shesquick@
ly responded. ~
Z ssYou do? Let us see; do you be-
lieye that Christ,died upon the crosse"
eyes, I know it."
"How do you know it ?ssYou were
not there to see him die fiss-
81 knowit because God says SO in
His word" 49,,
ssDo you believe, then, whatever
God says in His word"
Yes, sir.
"Well, why did Christ die upon the
cross 2" ~
sHe died for our sins. -
s:You are correct, for God says over
and over again that he died Tor ouI
sins. Your sins were upon him, there
fore, whe;l he was nailed to the cross,
were they 2" tE
"Yes, sir.
"Where is Christ now?"
"He is up in heayen?" q ed
"You are right again. for God re-
peatIy tells us this in His word. Are
your sins upon him g les
s'No sir.
"Obselve, your sins were upon Him
once when he was nailed to the cross,
and to-day he is in heaven without
them, Where are your sins 2"
She looked down for few moments
in deep thought, and then; raising hel
eyes, a sweet smile played over her face,
as she said : r, A
They must be in his grave
ONE HUNDRED YEARS AGo.-One
hundred years ago wedding tours were
not fashionable .
One hundred years ago farmers did
not cut their legs off with moving MAJ
chimes
One hundred years ago our mothers
did not worry over disordered sewing
machines.
One hundred years ago horses which
could trot mile in 2:14 were somewhat
scarce.
One hundred years ago it took sever
al days to procure divorce and find
a congenial spirit.
| One hundred years ago there were
no disputes about the impoliteness o.
street car drivers.
One hundred years ago ''crooked'
whiskey was not known. Our forefath'
ers took theirs straight.
| One hundred years ago kerosene
lamps did not explode and assist wo'
men to shuttle off their coil.
One hundred years ago there nc
| Turkish harems at Salt Lake, and nc
Ann Elias suing for the nineteenth
part of divorce.
One hundred years ago young wo'
man did not lose caste by wetting hel
hands in dish water or rubbing the Skin
off her knuckles on a washsboard.
One hundred years ago the physi
clan who could not draw every form o.
disease from the system by tapping ;
large vein in the arm was not much O
! doctor.
One hundred years ago the condition
of the weather on the 1st of January
was not telegraphed all over the cont
nent OH the evening of December 3lst
Things have changed.
One hundred years ago people die
not worry about rapid transit and cheal
transportation but threw their gair
across the backs of their horses and un
complainingly went to mill"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-29
ROBBING THE MAILS.

IMPORTANT ARREST OF DEPUTY POSTMASTER
Tho Post once authorities in Washington and tho
onlcias In this CITY have been for some time past
greatly exercised nsequence Of reports addressed
to them Of the non-reccipt OF letters, Of them
containing enclosures Of money, and loss OF
registered letters transition from certain parts OF tho
s,ac to this city Alter considerable surveillance Of
the post Offices and the mail the suspected
route Il was discovered that the tampcring with the
lsge OF Arkvile Delaware county The packages OF
letters arriving nj Now York from ccrten points beyond
that Office would appear Al rst intact but on examining
the letters many Of them would be found rIca OF their
toEtcnt& Special Agent Mcdonald, OF the EImra
district detailed to trace the fraud 10 us source
He as covered the route from Delhi. IN Delaware
county, 10 various stations OF the principal mail lines
20 hargaretviIc some fifteen miles southwest Of Ark
willie, on the stage roaso from DELHI 10 Arkvlo, al which
point the stage route terminates and connects with the
railroad. Mr.. Mcdonald placed decoy letter In the
mail ~ hnrgaretvlc and took his post nt the next
station on the railroad line tho Margaretvillc mail
having TO 20 through ArkvilIc, and awaited events.
The next mail brought tho Margarctyc and Afsyilie
lettcr bag ON examining which II was discovered that
the dccoy letter had done It's mssiont WIS missing
but the detective was pretty certain where he could
find He at started for Arkyiic and telegraphed
bis success TO the Special Agent OF the Post Office here
As follows
b. r. snARRErr. Special Agent Post onicc Department
Have arrested Deputy Postmaster At ArMvic. tscod
. . y MCDONALD. special Agent.
The person arrested Is the Of the Postmaster nj
Arkville to whom intrusied the management OF
the business OF the Office. Mr. Mcdonald Immediately
proceeded 10 Rochester with his prisoner who was
sharo held for examination
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-29
MUNICIPAL NOTES.

Mayor Wickham, chosen AZ . delegate TO the St
Louis Convention, lodged tie reporters yesterday BY
giving out that he attending the funeral OF Barney
williams President Lewis OF the Board OF Aldermen,
spent tho entire day about the Hail. bus Colonel Harr
had not notified him Of the Mayors absence, and
consequently, Mr. Lewis did not sign tho warrants
the Mayors desk
The ship 0wners' Association disguised with tho
Committee OF tho Board Of Aldermen Ia charge OF the
protest against the construction Of the Brooklyn Bridge
and after waiting three hours yesterday left tho Ciiy
Hail. There were present In the ntcrcst Of the real
estate owners and warchouscmen who propose TO sop
the work. A. H. Miller the counsel OF the association
Captain snow, OF the Pilot Commission. and eight 9th
ers Amer they had len, Alderman Bryan Reilley, who
had returned IN the meantime requested tho press to
announce that a hearing would take place Tuesday
next at two r. VI.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-29
POLICE DEPARTMENT.

The Board Of Police met yesterday General Smith In
the chair.
A communication was received from Judge Hilton,
asking that two officers be detailed for duty at his
residence in place OF Officers Disbrow and Gcary Re-
fcrrcd TO Committee on Rules and Discipline.
Fifteen persons were appointed patromen and as
signed to precincts The resignation Of Patrolman
O'Conncr, Twenty nth precinct was accepted.
An application received from Judson Jarvis, ask
ing permission 10 exhibit the Board an improved
photograph for the rogucs gallery Referred to
committed.
The superin tendent was directed to Issue order
recommending paromen 70 have their clothing made
at either OF the following 1rms.--Dcvlin 4 Co., Ben
nett Brothers. A. Raymond Co., or Waldo 4 Cum-
mngs, for the purpose OF securing uniformity in tho
style Of making uniforms The prices agreed upon Tor
uniforms $17 so for double breasted irock coat
ST. for single breasted, 50 so for docskn pantaoons
a. 20 flannel blouscs aud 50 20 for flannel pan
the supply room in The Central ONE
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-29
THE DISPUTED CITY LEASES.
The following semi-oical statement was issued yes-
terday evening"

The following semi-oical statement was issued yes-
terday evening"
The motion before the Supreme Court 10 punish Comp
troller executing the leases
Mary A. Schanck years May |. 1873 at
tor premises No ~ Chambers street ana VIII
the New York Dpensary for hive from May ists =.
per snnun for premises northwest corner trntre anu
White streets which have been heard yesterday was
adjourned until to-day. .
The Comptroller endeavored resist the execution oi
the leases that the rent agreed 10 be para ~
each under resolutions Of the Board 81 Aldermen direct
ing the leasing premises exorbitant ana tnat
grevous wrong being committed upon the treasury
through the regular processes OF Law. $50 :,
The Court ~ Appeals have finally determined thas me
resolutions OF the board Of Aldermen must DO complied
with and Comptroller Green has therefore, been obgeu
the In accordance with forms approved py
the Counsel 10 thu Corporation
.
The lease Of tho ferry franchise from Grand street New
York. t;rand Brooklyn which sold III public
suctionon 18th the Peoples Ferry Company tor
years. executed by Comptroller Green under direction
Of the Commissioners Of the sinking Fund was rendered 70
the officers Of tho said yesterday ~ the Comp
toers Office who refused accept the on the ground
that clause Is contained therein requiring der o.
the demand Of the Department OF DOCKS
IL needed for improvements OF the water 'front.'