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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-05-04

The way of the transgressor is hard.
1t is now asccrtaincd beyond 4 pcrad-
venture that "Ulyses' is caught in
the coil of political corruption. At
torney General Williams and Acker-
man swear pine blank" that Grant
used the public money to secure his
own election, and that in large guam
titles, We have always believed
that the Covington tanner wouldyet
get his Tide in the bate, 1t is there
now, where he will get the benefit of
the ooze, and be thoroughly tanned,
There is no escape for Grant, if Will
liams, Alderman and Whitley swore
the truth.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-05-04

The Georgia delegates to the Dem
ocratic National Convention are re-
ported as moro favorable to Tilden
than to any Of the candidates named
for the st. Louis nomination AS
these delegates were chosen in the
Congressional districts, and not by q
State Convention, their sentiments
may be accepted as indicating South
orn feeling and asiorc-shadowing the
nomination Of either Tildcn or Bay
ard
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-05-04
G. p. SIMPSON
PresidCnt COUNTY Court.

To The Voters Of Mason County,
The name Of D. S. VAN MATRE win be
presented before the Democratic Convcn.
ton as II candidate Tor the office OF Pres-
dent OF the County Court OF Mason county.
MANY SUrroRTeRs.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-05-04

Mr.. Ambrose l.. Hcnkel, editor of
the Shenandoah (ya) IalicH has fall
len heir to $4,000. A good editor
spoiled and perhaps u happy man
made miserable, is the opinion of the
Rich mond ljHig.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-05-04

The Radicals are so wrought upon
by the emulation oferimc5 charged
and proved upon men high in their
estimation, that they clutch at any
rumor no matter how far fetched,
that bears upon 4 Democrat, and no
matter what subordinate position he
may hold, with the object, doubtless,
e . spreading the corruption that it
NAV NO, lave too marked a stain up
on individual pvia!.:e;; hut their efforts
are in vain, for were the whole Dem
oaratic party convicted ofrobbery, in
the eyes Of all honest men the crimes
of the present administration would
be as black as ever.
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Very respectfully,
FRANK HEREFORD,

4 The testimony thus far developed
in the Secret Service fund investiga-
ton, shows Substantially that during
the period beginning August 2G,
1871, down to June y, 1874, there
were paid to ,TohnI. Davenport, upon
no other voucher than his individual
receipt, out of the fund in question,
about S35, 600, of which about S23,-
600 were paid just previous to the
Presidential election Of 1872. The
fund out of which the payments
were made was that appropriated by
Congress "for the purpose of detect
ing anT bringing Ia trial persons
guilty of crimes against the United
States" The person to whom the
payments were made was, as stated
the chief supervisor of elections in
New York City, well known as a par
tisan and an official whose zeal was
always getting the better Of his dis
erection, as well as his regard for law.
The person through whom the pay
ments were made was Colonel
Whitelcy, chief Of the treasury de-
teclivcs. The authority upon which
the payments were made was, accord
ing tocx-Attorney General Williams,
that of the President of the United
States. No account was taken from
Davenport, it seems, beyond his sim
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Democratic and Conservative
County Convention.

At a meeting OF the Democratic and Con
seryatiyc County Executive Committee
held at the Court House, March 9th, 1876,
for the purpose of fixing upon a time Tor
holding a County Convention Tor the pur-
pose OF appointing Delegates to represent
Mason county in the State and Congress-
ional Conventions, have fixed upon the
2OtE day of May at Point Pleasant,
and would request the Democratic and
Conservative voters Of the various Districts
to meet at their usual places for holding
said District meetings, on Thusrday.
May 18th. and appoint Delegates. 1t is
the earnest wish OF the Committee that Il
large and full delegation should be appoin-
ted to attend upon said Convention, The
Committee have concluded TO take no ac-
ton at this time in regard to calling con-
ycntion to nominate County officers, but
will leave this to the Convention OF the
10Th OF May to decide.
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Notice to Nt0clkhOltlOra.

VFFTtE OF NIAhUN NUVNIl 4AUNINVLIVNAL 7
AND MECHANICAL ASSOCIATION,
PoINT Pleasant, W. Va,
April 25th, 1876.
nHE Annual Meeting of the Stockholders
OF the Mason County Agricultural and
Mechanical Association, will be held attic
Court House in Point Pleasant, on the the
LIST day OF the May term OF the County
Court May 10TH iS7G, for the election of
a Board OF Directors, and the transaction
OF such other business as may legally come
before the Stockholders.
p, C. EASTMAN, PpEs'T,t
Z II. K. Howard, Soc'y.
april 27-2w,
Mason County Journal copy sweeks.l
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When a political parLy degenerates

When q polltlcal party ueSeheIates
into a mere mob of place-hunting
politicians, actuatcd by no higher or
more patriotic motive than that
which prompts a combination of
every disreputablo element for the
purpose of obtaining control and di-
yiding the profits of Office, that par
ty has entered upon the shoals and
quicksands of ruin. When that
class of citizens whose presence and
leadership inspires confidence and
means an honest effort for safe, prn-
dent and economical government is
forced into obscurity by the machin-
atoms of the more astute political
gambler who lives by obtaining of
fee and moves the party machinery
with an eye single to the profit Of
himself and followers, the result in
the end is always high taxes, profit
gate rule, official defalcation, scandal
and final exposure and political
overthrow. Such is the history of
the Republican party to-day, and
such will be the history of any party
that permits its destinies to fall I'M
der the direction Of men who cannot
command the confidence of the pco-
pie.
There are $4,000 IN the Jefferson
county treasury, the result of eco
nomy and management of the Coun-
ty Court, They even talk of having
no taxes this year, but paying the
expenses from this surplus. $4,000
would suffice for this.
1t now appears, from theirevidcnce
that the Republican Office holders
who have been specializing in rail
road and other bonds, and been re-
ceiving them from corporations for
services, have all lost by the opera
ton. Blainclost, and sodid Schenck.
They have lost enormous sums in
there spcculations, lived in high yle
and done it all on salaries of mem
bers of Congress. Give US rest
The Mountain Herald says that the
Radicals of Summers county embold-
oued by their success last fall, have
determined to throw off the flimsy
disguise of Independent, and come
square out with a full Radical tick
ct.
Mr.. Ambrose l.. Hcnkel, editor of
the Shenandoah (Ya) Valley, hasfal-
len heir to $4,000 A good editor
snoile1 and nerhaps n happv man
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-05-04

We publish the following rcsolu-
ton which was adopted by the Demo
cratic State Convention of Indiana
on Wednesday:
9. AS Democrats VIC may indulge
in laudable pride At the great success
of our common.school system, which
had its origin in Democratic policy
aud its development in Democratic
measures, We viii stand by and for
ever maintain ourconstitutional pro
vision, which guarantees our com
mon-school fund from diminution and
misrepresentation, and its use only to
supportuon-syctarianc common school,
and we denouncc as enemies of the
schools the Republican politicians
who, for party ends, have sought to
bring them into political and sec
tartan controversy.
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For Governor.

We are glad to learn that MI East
hams prospects for the nomination
FIR Governor are very good. not only
y. ~ ~, T,,;.,ll.,4;a H. o,l,or nist,iois
IN .le hiiu'9Hs ~ W os,.gi iisS,ls =
olthe state. Ana we cahqidiy oelieEe
that if the people and not the polltl-
clans control the nominating con
vertion bc will he nominated ON the
e,t Iii. W. :, n,.or,. rooso,,
llrS' p"''o'' l,'''' 20 10y 'r"'0'
for the nomination OF Mr. Eastman
He is not q politician. He was
urged to accept the position of Sena-
tor for his District and agreed to do
so, but proposed to retire from politi-
cal life, when his term expired. lie
was, however, induced by the solicit
tation OF his friends to permit his
name to be used as candidate for
the Office of Governor.
His candidacy has been received, as
a general thing, with entire satisfact-
ion, and no valid objection can be
urged against him.
30 breath of suspicion, ever sullied
his fame: he is of the people. a work
ing farmer, whose efforts have been
objected to the development of the
material resources of his section and
state, Some faint opposition has
been raised against him, because he
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-05-04
FOEs ASSESSOR.

Mr. EDITOM-PIease announce that the
name of HENRY GwINN. OF Hannah District
will he presented to the Democratic County
Convention for Assessor OF District No. .,
Mason county.
Mr. EDToE-PIcase announce that the
name Of JAMES Blows, OF Hannah District
will be presented to the Democratic Coun-
ty Convention Tor Assessor OF District No
,, Mason County MANY VOTERS.
Mn. EpToW-You will announce to the
voters OF Mason county, that ann caAdi-
date for election to The Office OF Assessor Of
District No. >, subject only to the viii OF
the people. \. J. WATTERS0N.
In compliance with the request OF nu-
mcrous friends, | respectfully announce
myself az candidate Tor Assessor OF Dis
trict No. /, this county, subject to the
will OF the Democratic County Convention.
Having verbally announced myself 10 Il
number OF friends deem il no more than
right to make ii known TO all
a, L. BICEEL.
Mn EnToR-plcasc annuunCrJnmcs W
Window, OF Robinson District, as n candi-
date Tor the office. OF Assessor OF District
No. |, Mason County, subject, however, 10
the will OF the County Democratic Nomina-
ting Convention. Trusting that his name
viii receive proper consideration at the
hands OF the Convention, We submit his
claims as well as his fitness for the office
MANY VOTERS.
10 &e lotas Of Mason couam
respectfully announce myself as a can
didate Tor reelection a. assessor OF District
No. |, Mason County, subject to the decis-
ion OF a Dcmc"ratic Convention, feeling
conscious al faithful discharge Of my du.
ties, since elected, and understanding the
business thoroughly, believe that my
past experience would enable me TO per-
form the requirements OF the Office for an.
other term with greater efficiency and sat
isiaction: Promising an impartial and
prompt discharge OF my duties ii elected,
respectfully ask the support Of the people,
JACOB ROUSG
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-05-04

The Pittsburgh Post very tersely
states the issue;
"Tho more the corruptions Of
Grants administration are exposed,
the more solid the Radical organs be-
come in defense of them. This indi-
Gates the nature of the approaching
Presidential struggle. The question
TO be determined is whether honesty
or dishonesty is to rule the country"
Tho Presidents ignorance was
painfully displayed in his recent
message, vctoing the bill passed by
Congress, reducing the salary of the
President from $4,000 to S2j,0O0.-
The message was read in the Senate
ON the 10th inst, and one of the olli-
cial reporters noticed tho gross and
ineXcusablo errors into which the
President had fallen when he said,
"When the salary of the President
of the United States was fixed by the
Constitution at $4,000 per aunum;"
and, again near the close, whore he
said; ut is not now one.iirth in val.
uo what it was when fixed 10y the
Constitution in supplying demands
md wanh."
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-05-04

Mn, EDrToE-Please announce that the
name Of HENRY GwINN, OF Hannah District
will be presented to the Democratic County
Convention for Assessor OF District No. .,
Mason county.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-02
MEXICO.

NAVAL PnECAUTIoN FOR THE PROTECTION OF
AMERICANS IN DANGER-AN
AMERICAN CITIZEN PLACED IN PERIL OF HIS
LIFE-IMpoRTANT ACTION OF THE UNITED
STATES GovERSMENr-A NAVAL POLICE NEAR
THE scENE-THE REvoLurIoNIsTs JOYOUS.
GALVESTON, Texas April l, 1870
special to the News dated Brownsville, April 1,
says TODAY tho naval force steamed up to DO ready for
the protection OF American citizens.
xArAMoRos
At Matamoros Diaz is on the edge Of the town, and
an attack is expected.
AN AMERICAN CITIZEN PLACED II DEADLY PERIL.
A Brownsville, Texas, despatch Of this date to tho
Necs says night before last Mr. SustcndaI an Amcri-
can citizen aged sixty years, taken TO fort in
Matamoros and placed the top of the parapet wall,
where in the event OF the rcyolutonsis having made
an attack, he would have been between two fires and
certainly killed
HOW RELIEVED
About eleven o'clock at night Consul Wilson went TO
General Iabarra and demanded sustendars instant
release, and the demand was complied with.
AMERICAS IRON WASHINGTON.
To-day orders received from Washington, at
least it reported and Consul Wilson came TO this
bank OF the river. Very aftcrward the gnnboat
Rio Bravo steamed up, crossed the river aud made
last TO tho Mexican bank. This was about four
o'clock. Steam launches arc policing the river and
soundings have been made.
reported that the President has directed that tho
foreign residents OF Matamoros shall be protected
against the exac,ions expressions OF the Mexican
authorities
FOREIGNERS REJorcKp.
Tho foreign residents of Matamoros now In this place
are greatly ciatcd. goody number OF them iiyc on
the river bank They say General labarra win get no
more money except from Mexcans
Late In the evening the gunboat steamed up TO tho
upper edge Of Matamoros and came to anchor. Ex-
pcctations OF brisk times the other side great
THE WASHINGTON PROTECTION ORDER.
The orocr above mentioned came directly to Captain
Johnson, and directed him to proceed Immediately to
aa,amoros and assist the Consul IN giving protection
ore,gncrs residing IN Matnmoros waited upon General
Porter and requested him TO take steps protect them
rom outrage The General told them 10 send him
communication in writing; but tho change In the pro-
gramme has rendered that unnecessary.
now nK cor rnk auSrowpER
Tho matter Of supplying General 1abarra with pow
der has bccn ventilated but cannot be given 10 tho
public yet The blame Is not on Captain Johnson's
shoulders
SURGICAL PREPARATIONS
To-day surgeon busy preparing bandagcs, lint,
kc, Tor General Dazs troops
GOOD THE REvolurIoxIsrs
Tho movements Of tho gunboat is SAID to be worth
10000 men 10 the revolutionary cause.
The military are on the alert and would be glad TO
take part should Il become necessary In defence OF
Dur citizens
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-02
THE BEECHER JURORS.

Ever since last April tho members OF the Tton-
Bccchcr jury have been making strenuous efforts TO
tho payment Of tho S. per day allowed them by
act Of the Legislature for extra compensation as Jurors
This act LETT Il optional with the Board Of Supervisors
OF Kings county TO pay the money, Last year Tho
Board refused 10 pay tho money and tins year there
exists the same reluctance 10 do So bill n IN tho
hands OF Senator kcnnc'ny amending the act OF last
for longer period than thirty days shall BE- paid m
addition 10 tho regular compensation OF o. per uay
sum OF a per day. The Judges and members Of tho
Bar 81 Hangs county generally are IN favor OF the
massage OF the act
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-02
SYSTEMATIC SMUGGLING.

HOW THE GOVERNMENT Is DEFnAUDED OF
ABOUT SEVEN MILLIONS A YEAR-wHAr IS
DONE ON THE PANAMA STEAMERS
SAS FRANCISCO. CAL, April 1. 1876.
A statement, authorized on scmi-oflcia authority,
that frauds the customs, amounting from
S. 00o 600 1000 900 per year, have been pcrpc-
tratcd harc. largo portion Of the smuggling is by
way of Panama, dutabIe merchandise being ostensiby
shipped here New York and rce versa but the
arrival OF the steamers Panama other packages are
substituted containing goods answering the dcscrp-
ton In the manifest. IL also stated that large
amount OF Mexican wool enters the country from
duty being landed Catalina Island, on the southern
coast. where there Is fine harbor aud customs
officers and thence shipped here ~ tho product Of the
island IL Is estimated that by these and other means
the government annually defraudcd OF nearly nity
per cont or the revenue.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-02

FRENCH OPINION OF THE ANGLo-EGYPrIAN
FINANCIAL PoIIcY-THE KHEDIvE's CREDIT
MAINTAINED BIZ PARIS BANKERS.
PARIS, April 1, 1870
This evenings Messenger de Paris says:-England
las dono her best to delay great financial operation
enabling Egypt to meet her payments falling duo in
london to-day
KHEDrvEs APPEAL FRANCE
Tho Khedive has consequently despatched two tele-
grams-one authorizing the British government to
publish ny. Caves report, and the other appealing to
shc friendship OF the French government and solicit
ing It's direct intervention, in order to prevent the
Khedive's signature from being dshonored to-day in
London
PROMPT AND FRIENDLY ACTION hi THE REPUBLIC.
Tho Duke Decazcs, the Minister Of Foreign Affairs,
receiving telegram on Friday, convoked Cabinet
Council, and subsequently meeting Of the principal
Paris bankers held at which IL agreed give
tho required support, and the necessary was i'm
mcdiately despatched to London.
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THE ST. LOUIS INDICTMENTS.

ST. LOUIS, April I, 1876.
william II. Swift, Clerk OF the City Council, is also
among those indicted yesterday lie Is charged with
perjury. II IS expected that indictments viii DO
found in n day or two, involving other city oficias
The bribery charged IN these receiving money
IN connection with the passage by tho Cry Council Of
the charter for the Northwestern street railroad the
Cash avenue road, previously stated.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-02

Judge George r. comsock OF Syracuse, has arrived 81
the Fnh Avenue Hotel; Professor o. c. Marsh. Of Yale
College, is At the Holman House; Senator William b.
woodin, OF Auburn n. ~. and A. d. Barber, Of Utica
at tho Metropolitan Hotel; Rev. George l. Walker
OF New Haven, is registered at the Grand Hotel Pro-
fessor Peter s Niche, OF West Point, arrived last
evening ut the Westminster Hotel.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-02
BISMARCK's BIRTHDAY.
Royal German Congratulations to the
Prince Chancellor.
4 Spanish Prelatc to Resign His See Per.
sonally to the Pope.
PRINCE OF WALES FOR MALTA
GERMANY.

smMARcx's BIRrHDAY-noYAL AND CITIZEN
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE PRINCE CHANcEL-
LoR-rHE JURY ron PHILADELPHIA.
lsrzcrAL DESPATCH TO THR HERALD By CABLE.
BERLIN, April l. 1876.
Prince bismarck celebrated his sixty birth
day to-day. He was born the lst Of April, in the
year 1914.
ROYAL, MILITARY AND DIPLOMATIC CoNGRArULA-
TIoNs.
Emperor William and the Crown Prince Of Ger
many personally congratulated the Prince Chancel-
Tor on the happy event. The members Of the Diplo-
matte Corps, the Ministers Of the Federal Council,
and the Legislative Deputies also congratulated the
famous statesman, and the band Of the regiment OF
the Imperial Guard serenaded him at his residence.
SALVATION FROM THE SOUTH.
His Majesty the King OF Bavaria telegraphed his
congratulations to the Premier.
THE JURY FOR PHILADELPHIA.
The German government intends appointing as
members Of its jury at the Philadelphia Exhibition
leading industriaIs like Krupp and Borsig.
SPAIN.
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OBITUARY.
THOMAS u. DUDLEY.

telegram from Richmond, Va, Of the 1st inst. re.
ports:-Thomas Z. Dudley died here to night Of Acu.
mat,sm OF tho heart aged sixty-clghI Hc was Grand
Treasurer OF the Grand Masonic Lodge OF Virginia and
Treasurer Of the Grand Royal Arch Chapter Grand
Commandery Of the state. During lie no held
craI high official positions IN this CITY and was the
father Of Bishop ihornss H. Dudley. OF Kentucky who
was with him when he acd
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-02
BALLANKEEL SICK.

LOUISVILLE, April 1, 1870
Tho famous race horse Ballankccl has been retired
from the turf account OF affection caused by tho
cpizootic He again with any ofsucccss.
BalanKccl had excellent record last year. one
time an oftcr OF $4,000 for him refused by his
owner, William Jennings, OF Louisville.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-02
THE DIRECT CABLE.

BosroS, April l, 1874
The Electricians tests have located the break the
direct cable just inside twenty miles OF Rye Beach,
New Hampshire Tho suddcnncss OF the break seems
indicate complete fracture. Tho arrival OF the
Faraday Is expected TO day TO graphic for the CABLE
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-02

the blows OF club. His assaiant threatened to kill
him later In the evening, and several policemen stood
around the doors OF Wizards ready 10 arrest tho
assaiant In OF another attack. Meanwhile Bell
armed himself Ito then swore out . warrant and had
Moleure arrested and sent 10 jail
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-02
THE FIRST BOAT.

Albany, April !, 1870
Tho steamer America, with tow Of nvc boats,
arrived here to-day being tho first boat through
New York this season.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-02

NASHVILLE, Tenn, April I, 1875.
In the Supreme Court to-day i. A. Gilbert was
fenced 10 be hanged Fayetteville. May 80 for tho
murder OF William johnson, n blind magic lantern
Snowman. The prisoner received the sentence with
lana
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-02

Rear Admiral James II. strong, United States Navy,
10 residing tho Everett House; Rev. DR.. oImstead
Of Braniord Conn. staying q the o. Denis Hotsi
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-02
MoNCURE D. CONWAY.

Bosrcs, April !, 1870
Noncurc D. Conway has tclcsraphcd from England
that Is impossible for him 20 leave bis London
Congregational Society. FNts'
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-02
THE WHITE ISLAND LIGHT.

BosroS, April l, 1874
Tho light keepers Of White Island Light report that
during the gale OF the 2ist uIL. the heavy glass win
dows IN tho tower, sixty feet above high mark
were broken by the waves
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-02
EGYPT.

THE PRINCE or WALES READY TO SAIL FROM
ALEXANDRIA,.
ALEXANDRIA, April l, 1915
Tho Prince Of Wales arrived IN this city to-day and
Immediately proceeded on board the steamship sera-
piS
The steamer will sail for Malta on Monday