Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-10-28
l@- COUNTY News. We clip the
following from the Spirit Of Tuesday

awarded diploma for best clover hui
Ter and cleaner, special notice for hay
loader (Foust 81, and a premium tor
Alderney heifeI of 1874.
We observe from the official vote of
Kanawha county that E. Willis Wilson,
ESQ.,, formerly OF Harpers Ferry,)
elected to the Legislature from that
county received larger vote than any
other candidate on the Democratic
State or county ticket, with the excep-
ton of Messrs. Miller aud White, can
didates tor Auditor and Attorney Gen
eral.
The Supreme Court of Appeals be-
gan its adjourned session in Charles,
town on Friday, and on Saturday heard
d portion Of the arguments OF counsel
in the habeas corpus case OF Rust VS..
Vanvacter. Argument in the case was
completed yesterday. This is the only
case which will be heard, but the Court
will prabably continue in session week
or two, delivering opinions, DC.
Mr.. Benz. Tomlinson is raising the
new cupola on the NJ. E. Church South,
in which will be swung the fine new
bell purchased by the congregation OF
that church short time ago.
The congregation OF the NJ. Z. Church
South, of this place, raised purse tor
their pastor, the Rev. S. e. Ferguson
and sent him to the Centennial yester-
day,
Three head of horses belonging to
Henry II. johnson, colored, OF thus
place, were poisoned III the stable on
Saturday night last, but by timely dis,
covery and extra exertions were rescued
from death.
The Hon. C. J. Faulkner being in
town oil Tuesday evening last, he was
serenaded at the Carter House by the
Mechanics Silver Cornet Band. In re-
spouse to the compliment, he appeared
in front of the hotel, and in briet aud
pertinent address thanking the members
for their visit and commented upon the
recent elections and their probable re-
suits, concluding with complimentary
reference to the overwhelming majority
Jefferson county had given for the
Democratic State ticket.
SUDDEN DEATH OF Mrs. REED,-Mrs.
Emma Downs Reed, wife of Capt. John
Reed, of this town, died at her home
Wednesday afternoon, October 18Th
aged &C years. Though an invalid tor
many years, she seemed to be in her
customary condition of health until
stricken with paralysis at the breakfast
table on the day OF her death. She was
a kind wife, all atfectionate mother and
a genial friend, and in her intercourse
with neighbors strictly observed the
Golden Rule"
Maryland day at the Centennial was
grandly celebrated on the 18th instant.
The 5th and 9th regiments, Nj. n. u ,
were present, with the Governor and
staff, and Mayor and City Council OF
Baltimore. Maj. H, Kyd Douglass, OF
Hagerstown, appeared upon the Gov,
eruor's staff, and Mr.. S. Hamburger, OF
this place, as LIST Sergeant OF Go: ID.
of the 5th, joined his old command on
the excursion. The grand Centennial
Tournament came off the same day.
Mr.. Edward F. Gallaher, of this place,
who had been selected to represent
Virginia i'll the tourney. did not engage
in the fitting. According to the Phlla-
delphia papers, MIR. Galaher acted as
one of the assistant marshals.
HORSE THIEF ARRESTED "A stranger
sailing under the cognomen OF Hamll-
ton, came to Harpers Ferry on Tuesday
last, and stopped at the clearinghouse
of MIS-. Margaret Krepps. On Satur-
day afternoon he hired horse aud
buggy of Mr.. Jas. 7. Reed, for the pur-
pose, as he stated, of driving to Char
lestown. The gentleman not return
ing, Mr. Reed BECAME uneasy and sent
his brother ON the track Of him. The
brother, MIR. VIM. Reed, pursued the
party to Winchester, and found him
Sunday morning, stopping at GrIms
Hotel, in that place, registered as MIR,
Hutchinson. The horse and buggy
were at the hotel stable, and were secur-
ed and Mr.. Hamilton alias Hutchinson
was arrested and committed to Jail in
Winchester, from whence he will be
removed TO the Jefferson county Jail as
soon as requisition can be procured.
W CIRCUIT CoURr.-The October
term of the Jefferson Circuit Court,
Judge Jno. Blair Hoge on the bench,
began on Tuesday of last week.
The Grand Jury was i'll session the
first two days OF the term, and found
the following indictments
State vs. VIM. Keys-for unlawfully
and maliciously attempting to cut,
wound, &c-True bill.
State VS.. Luke Nelson, Manuel John
son and WIN. Keys-for assault with
intent to kill. True bill.
State vs.. VIM. War6eld-Grand
Larceny. True Bill.
On motion of the Attorney for the
Commonwealth, Writ of Caplas was
awarded against Luke Nelson. Manuel
johnson and VIM. Keys TO answer the
Indictment of the Grand Jury against
them for assault, with intent to kill,
returnable forthwith, and Nelson and
Keys were found and taken in custody
by Deputy Sheriff Henson at once.
Lee Washington, colored, accused OF
receiving stolen meat, was tried on
Thursday. The jury found verdict
OF guilty, and his punishment was fixed
at nine months in the county Jail. A