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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-11-02

Miss Mary Beale, daughter. Of Dr..
}. J. and Mrs. Mary c, Thompson, Of
Flora Forrest, Putnam County, West
Virginia, died at Weston, West yir.
GINA, Tuesday morning, October 8l.t
1876, DR.. Thompson and his wife
have been at Weston for some time
past awaiting and watching for the
coming Of the messenger that was
to take from them their afflicted
child. With all our heaat we sym.
pathizc with DR., Thompson and fam.
ilyand the many relatives and friends
Of the deceased in our county. Dr.
Thompson and wife with the remains
of their daughter Mary, will reach
Point Pleasant chi route for theirhome
in Putnam, Thursday night, 2 inst,
Miss Thompson will be buried at
Flora Forrest on Friday, 3 inst.
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The Weekly. Register.
'f0ClL lLATTERS.
,.,,,,l-..aal11aalsil1-lu1gtlIlilll5lllI

orD AGryr.-D. W. Maupin, Esq,
!. .o an authorized agent for this paper,
!, ,; a% mi power to make collections,
S '.Daire subscriptions, and to con
t,sct for advertising. His contracts
.nJ receipts will be recognized and
I;nJinp in all cases connected with
, g,,, business of this office.
," Gro. W. TlpPErT, Proprietor.
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uew Il Finclcs.

Mr. Ejaor
Willard & Co. have much tosay in
the Noai,or of 9th inst, about the
Democracy of Mason County trying
to intimidatc the colorod voters Of
the county The democracy have
done no such thing and the author
of the article in the lIoaHor knows
when he says they have, that he
uttors falschood; whilst the Democ-
mcy have not attempted in any way
to interfere with the colored man in
voting, will the Radical party deny
the fact that their great grand mogul,
George W. Morcdock, did oponlyayow
that if the whole largo number of
men over which he bossod, did not
vote the Radical ticket they should
be Immediately discharged? Answer
Monitor. Thus it will do for the
Radical mogul to threaten the poor
laboring white man (Gor they never
employ blacks but it will not be toll
Grated BY these worthy Radicals if
pcrcbanco one of our Democratic
Farmers should intimate IN mton-
..t a., him Il,o nogrOCg
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Wednesday. tirc 9Th Day of OctO-
Der, 1876.

proceed to sell by way OF publicauction to
the highest bidder at the front door OF the
Court House Of Mason county, Inc follow
ing tracts or parcels OF land, ordered to be
sold by said decree t0.Wit Ole tract Of
737 acres one tract OF 1870 acres one tract
Of ljl acres, and one tract OF > acres, all OF
which land lies in the county o. Mason on
the waters Of the Kanawha Ten Mile and
Thirteen Mile Creek, and near the Kama
wha river Said land has been recently
surveyed and laid of in lots or tracts OF
various dimensions, n plot OF which will be
in the hands OF the Commissioners on the
day OF sale for the inspection oiall persons
desiring to purchase The land will be
first offered in lots, separately n; laid Off by
the Surveyor and then in tractlas describ-
cd by the decree OF sale and will he sold
in whichever way it will realize the high
est price.
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COMMISSIONERS SALE
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE!

IL pursuance OF decretal order Of the
| Circuit Court OF Mason County rendered
ON the 18th day OF April, 1876, in n cause
therein pending on the Chancery side Of
said Court, wherein William Yauger's Adj
ministrator, was plaintiff and Cornelius
German and Others were defendants, the
undersigned, Special Commissioners, who
were thereby appointed ior that purpose,
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The Merriam Sisters after an in
,oral Of four years, have again visi-
fed our town. They gave one Of
lbeir Entertainments on Monday
evening at the upper Presbyterian
church. We do not feel like calling
concert, for there was an entire
absence of that which is so object
ionablc in the ordinary concerts
olle stage, the change and the stiff
iomality," DC. We would prefer
calling tia musical entertainment.
+. /. was.a kind of big family gatheE
ins to hear two sisters play on the
organ and sing. We feel more like
taking thcscladics toour homes than
trcatin: them as strangers travelling
over the country trying to make mo-
ncy There il something refining as
well as pleasing about their select
ions as well as their singing and
playing. If they arc not christians,
wcarc very much mistaken. The
og'I Hima gave on four goblet
rims was something that intoxicated
no, the body but the soul. We be-
speak them Il good house wherever
they 90.
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Total ...,.,. ............... ~ ~
Remember, we will send You the above
named six articles, which we have retailcd
for $3.50, by mail, rosr PAID ron, 30 CENTS,
or 4 sample lots Tor al.00, and i2 sam
pie lots for $500.
Satisfaction guaranteed or money refund
ed. Address
WILLIAM W. BELL x co.
Importers OF Watches and Jewclry,
S North Seventh st., Philada,, Pa.
Please state where you saw this advertise
mcnt. lOcl' 1-iln.
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Commissioners SaIt

IN pursuance OF two DEGREES Of the Cir.
cult Court OF Mason County, rendered
or the 10Th day Of April, 1876, and the lth
day OF October, 1876, in cause therein
on the Chanccry side OF said Court
wherein +. NJ. Etting, is plaintiff and Gid
con Roush and james II. Couch, are De-
iendants, the undersigned, Special Com
missioner, who was thereby appointed for
,l,nt t.prr,gp ,tsill an
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-11-02
tIic sSth day OF Nov
CanhCr. 1870.

clnbCr, 1875.
proceed 10 sell by way OF public auction at
the front door OF the Court House OF Ma
son County, to the highest bidder, the
tract OF land set out and described in the
plaintiffs bill and exhibits, upon the fol
lowing terms, lo.wit One third OF the
purchase money cash in hand, and the
balance in two equal nstalmcns upon a
credit OF six and twelve months, taking
bond and good security from the purchaser
bearing interest from day OF sale and re-
tainlur the title as further security until
the purchase money is fully paid.
JAMES y. COUCH, JR,
nov. 2-iw Special Commissioner.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-11-02

How does Redmond feel, when he
secs ten thousand majority staring
him in the face?
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-11-02

We call attention to the fact that
Enos Smith has i large stock Of all
varieties of goods, which he is offer
ing for cash, as cheap as any House
in town. Give him call.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-11-02

The lat,st Register is on sale at the
pinf Pleasant Book Store.
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We are glad to learn that Mrs.
Samuel RidingerofColog Dist. and
George Bugg, of Clendenin Dist. both
of whom have recently been sufferers
from disloeatcd hip joints are doing
well and Will soon be able to loco
mote as before any accident had be-.
fell .thGlna ....
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-11-02

Olh' ICd9ill ct FOHc lOT Lnelt nome
in Putnam, Thursday night, 2 inst,
Miss Thompson will be buried at
Flora Forrest On Friday, 3 inst.
We are glad to learn that Mrs.
Samuel RidingerofCologno Dist and
George Bugg of Clendenin Dist, both
of whom have recently been sufferers
from dislocatcd hip joints are doing
well and will. soon be able to loco
mote as before any accident had be-.
fellshalns
Workmcn are now busily engaged
tearing out the south wall of the
Old PRESBYTERIAN Church. This. wall
has long been in an unsafe condi-
ton.
If II becomes necessary to rcfute
Radical lies, the Rcgd'erwill be ready
for delivery on Monday next, Now
stand aghast NJ" Radical at the en-
oFmity and possibility Of an extra
Perrytabberthas buiItaniee board
walk along the front of his property,
Konawbo Perry is nm cntcrprisipr
fclIow
Mr., Gabbert wishes to inform the
people that he will keep constantly
ON hand the best article of Ohio river
cool. which will be sold aslow as any
one dare offer it.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-11-02

Col. John Clarkson, the veteran
galt.mal;er of the Kauawha Valley,
has rcntcd the West Columbia Salt
Furnace fer term of years, and is
now engaged in repairing these
works. This will be the life Of that
iowa, aud we congratulate the West
Columbia people, that man so full
of energy aud enterprise has taken
hold Of these works.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-11-02

Cora, daughter of Allen an Cinde-
rclla Nickers, aged about 10 years,
died in this place last Sunday a(-
tcrnoon, Of dipthcria.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-11-02

Mr. Ed. st. John has bought ont
the Boot and Shoe Shop heretofore
run by 5. J. ShindIc, and will con-
tiuuc the business at the same place
for the present
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-11-02

PEnsoyAls.-Wc had very pleas
ant call last week from Mr.. Newton
Long, of Cunningham, Mo. lie is a
son of Isaac Long, Esq, Of this coun-
ty, and was on Il visit to his parents.
D. 5. Stevenson, Esq, the Sheriff
elect of Mason County, was in town
Saturday.
That prince of good fellows, Ad.
Young, of Mason, was in town Sat
urday.
Col. G. b. Thomas who had been
attending the session of the Grand
Lodge of Odd Fellows at Fairmont
returned home sunday morning, ac-
companicd by his daughter, Mrs.
Robert Henderson, Of Porkcrsburg.
John l.. Charles and wife, have
gone to the Centennial.
Miss Addic Whitcsidc, Of Pomcroy,
is visiting relatives in this place.
A. Z. Hill, the handsome manager
in the New York Store, this place,
who las been visiting friends in lr-
onton, returned Monday night, and
is now rs full Of business as ever.
VI. II. Eicklc and W. S. Hoy are
studying medicine, the former with
DR.. l.. f. Campbell, and the latter
with DR.. 4. r. Barbee. They are
both smart young men, and if they
stick" will make eminent Physi.
clans.
Hon. Edmund Schon who has been
confined to his bed for about two
weeks with typhoid fever, is now
conyalcscing.
Dr.. A. l.. Knight and daughter, of
West Columbia, and Misses Emma
Newman and Lizzie Schon, Of this
place, leave this "wednesday even
ing on the Andes for the Centennial.
They will take in Niagara, Canada
and New York in their trip.
Chae. 4. Hutchinson, travelling
agent Of Carter & Ryland, Tobacco
II T. -. / ....,1 81 . H.. l,o,,, oil, q,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-11-02

W. Ball, ST., one of the Oldest and
most honorcd citizens Of this county
died at his residence in Cooper Dis
trict, on last Saturday week. Thus
has another good citizen been taken
from amongst us.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-11-02

The steamer J. NJ Kerr is running
III he place of the West Virginia.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-11-02

Twenty per cent OF the purchase money
cash in hand and the balance 10 four equal
installments at six, twelve, eighteen and
twenty-fourmonths, respectively, requiring
bonds with sufficient security from the
purchaser bearing interest from the day OF
sale for the deferred instullments, and re-
tanning the title till the purchase money is
full. p,il
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-11-02

Sore throat to 4 frightful extent,
resembling in some instances dipth-
cria, is raging in this part of the
county. Several cases have proved
fatal.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-11-02

60 GRlEGay.-Wc are requested
by the Secretary, Mr. b. j, Ncaic, to
inform our Granger readers that
there will be a meeting Of the Po.
mona Grange on the second Satur-
day in November, for the transaction
Of all business, and for the election
Of officers.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-11-02

Workmcn are now busily engaged
tearing out the south wall of the
Old PRESBYTERIAN Church. This. wall
has long been in an unsafe condi-
ton.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-11-02

"V''eI i'''''''iS VI ""' '"""'''
The Ohio Valley Medical Associa-
ton, will hold its next semi-annual
meeting at Huntington Nov. Sth,
1876. Mason county we learn will
be well represented By the medical
&culty.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-11-02

Mr., Gabbcrt wishes to inform the
people that he will keep constantly
on hand the best article of Ohio river
coal, which will be sold as low as any
one dare offer it.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1876-03-01
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Defects in Works OF Genius.

| have thought an interesting and
instructive essay might be written on
the defects in the celebrated work of
genius. Not for the mere purpose of
pointing them out, Heaven forbid !!
but to show Of how little conse.
quence they are. One might think
such lesson alt ,gether trite and un-
necessary but every once in while
the community is subject to the dis
turbance of some noisy trio who has
found "defects" in Dante, or Shakes
peare, or Milton, or Michael Angelo,
or Raphael, Or some other man not so
famous, but whose artistic personality
the world likes, and likes FOR good
reasons. The fact is, that there are
few or no perfect works Of art and
the grander the work in physical and
spiritual dimen tions, and in its i'm
preston upon mankind, the more apt
are defects to show themselves. lu
sense, surely, the mightiest creation
we know anything about-the thing
that we call Creation itself-is full of
aud loaded down with defects. Minds
that dwell unduly upon the defects,
great or small, in works of art, be-
tray thereby their own nawowness
and lack Of power The successive
generations of gentle and discrimina-
tive souls that we call '.the world
find no stumbling block in the defects
of genius, and take no interest in those
Of mediocrity.-[The Old Cabinet
Scribner for March.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1876-03-01

Mr.. McMAsTER The following
article appeared many years ago in
the 'Household Words,' and has
been copied few times into some OF
the weekly journals. The reader will
very readily recognize the scenery so
beautifully described about which the
plot is laid, and also the gifted author
towards whom the many have so
recently felt it privilege to extend
the hand Of sympathy. Should you
find a space for it in your paper, it
would doubtless in tcrest a large class,
especially among the younger portion
Of your readers. A..
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WHOLE NO. 1851

cent disclosures in Gregorovius's bi-
ography. "The Microscope by Sam
uel Lockwood, and American litera.
ture by Edwin p. Whipple are note.
worthy papers. The English Church
is discussed, and Hi ID, Low, and
Broad Church noticed; the remarka-
BILE preacher OF that church, Magee,
Dean Stanley, Cannon Liddon, Dean
Gouldbarn, and late Bishop Wilber-
force, by Charles D. Deshiller, in con.
nection with Mr.. Arnolds recent work
"Our Bishops and Deans Published
by Harper & Brothers, Franklin
Square, n. Y. Price 81 year.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1876-03-01
ed my cheek, and the stage ratified away
and bore her from me.

cd my cheek, and the stage ratified away
and bore her from me.
put that timid innocent kiss ava
within my heart, and going to my room i
a bustling hotel, locked myself in for tn
remainder of the day. Many years hav'
come and gone, and my cheek has grow
pale and thin, but Lucys last farewell i
remembered as vividly as in those frs
hours after had lost her.
Who will wonder to hear me say dit
not keep the promise had made2 die
write once or twice, but the letters go
In return only wrung my heart; and il
was u relief to me when left Woodstock
and so could let my wanderings plead as
the best excuse for my silence.
went away to the land Of gold My
fortune was already sufficient for all my
wants, but felt that stirring and striving
within me which must be silenced, and ]
knew no better course to take. | plung.
ed into the widest spccuatons, and
boughi and sold at such daring risks that
those who had known me in my quiet and
steady days, said had gone mad. And
so had-yct l prospered because sue
cess was nothing to me- Like King Mi
das, everything touched turned to gold
till the sight of it became almost hate
ful to me.
Now came the time when l might have
filed Lucy's place, had l wished it.
Beautiful women looked kindly on the
butterfly, who would have spurned the
caterpillar. But had grown moody and
reserved, and their smiles and blandish-
ments fell on me like sunshine on granite.
If ever sat by my lonely freside and
thought of marriage, the words Of the
gentle Ella came to my mind. "The
children of Alice call Bcrtram father"
and sighed, and stirred the Goals, and
let my thoughts wander away.
1t was selfish life, as well rs lonely
one. But one day there came change.
1t was ushered in by terrible illness, and
a suffering like unto death. When it pass
ed, was another man. The angel had
"treubled the watcrs;" Il Hand which
was not mortal had laid me in the pool;
my eyes were opened, and my infrmities
were healed. | saw that if all that could
make earth glad and beautiful, had been
taken from me, it was only that might
learn to lay up treasure in Heaven, where
neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and
thieves cannot break through, nor steal.
l heard the poor crying out on every side
for succor, and when | was able, | gave
it, for the sake Of Him who held the poor
in loving remembrance. 1t is true that
no good work is done in the name and for
the sake of God, can ever lose its reward.
Ever while l was thus holding the "cup
Of cold water" to the parched lips of His
little ones, His grace was filing my heart
with a new and living light,
1t was then that first sought some
idings of her. The friend to whom |
wrote gave me brief answer She was
lead !! Carried away by the raging of
he great pestlence; and the young hus-
,and had filled her place with Il second
wife.
From that day have never written her
lame until now; but she has always lived
within my heart. My affections are no
onger placed on the things of this world; ;
hey bud and bloom in a brighter ono,
nd hope one day to gather their bios
OmS there
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VOL. SO NO Is.
PO r II r Y.
MY FRIEND.
I AFTER THE GERMAN.

The friend who holds mirror to my face.
And hiding mono, is not afraid to trace
My faults, my smallest blomishes, within;
Who friendly warns, reproves me if sln,-
Although it seem not so,--he is my friend.
But he who, ever fattering, gives ms praise,
Who ne'er rebukes, nor censures. nor delays
To come with eagerness and grasp my hand,
And pardon me, ere pardon demand,-
He is my enemy, although ho seem my friend
Nm. W. Els,corh Scribmer for March,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1876-03-01

BEFORE AND ArTER.--Ot course it's
nice and pleasant, and stylish for
young ladies to wear diamond engage
ment rings; but when they are
pawned six weeks after marriage to
buy flour and meat the romance is
knocked into smithereens.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1876-03-01
a Valuable Work.

n SSLNNDEc W OFh.
2He Centennial History Of the United
Suites, from tie Discovery Of the
Americon Continent 10 the Close Of
tie First Ceot'oy Of 1mcrican In
dependence. By lanes D. McCabe,
1mhor Of ~ Nunual of General
History," "7hc Grcat RepuJEc,"
Etc., Ltc.
1t Is q well known fact that the
great mass of our people are compelled
to rely, for their knowledge of the his
tory of the country, upon the outline
works intended for the use of schools,
which by their yely nature are brief;
designed for the comprehension of
children, and in every way unsuited to
the adult mind. There has long been
felt genuine want OF History of
the United States, covering the whole
period from the discovery Of the Con-
tinent to the present day, and present
ing in succinct and comprehensive
form the history Of our county,
through its various periods, from
higher and more thoughtful standpoint
than would he proper in a school his
tory This demand we are happy to
say is satisfactorily met in "I'he Cen
tennial History OF the United States
a work which is evidently destined to
take rank as the Standard History of
our country. The author, James d.
McCabe, is an able and well known
historical writer
We most heartily commend this
work TO our readers. 1t is no dry
mass of details. no bombastic effort to
intiame the national pride, but is Il
clear, vivid, and brilliant narrative of
the events Of our history, from the
discovery Of the American Continent
to the present day. 1t gives most
interesting account Of the Indians of
North America. from the time of the
coming Of the white men. The voy-
ages of Columbus. the explorations of
the different nations Of Europe, and
the wandelings Of the Spaniards in
search Of gold and immortal youth.
are told with graphic power. The
story OF the Revolution is related
with all the interest OF a romance
then follows clear and succinct ac-
count OF the formation of the Federal
Constitution, the Second War with
England, the Mexican War, and the
eve, is of our history up to the com.
of the Civil War. The
History Of the Civil War is related
with intense vigor, and with strict
fidelity to truth The author writes
throughout with Guinness and impair
tiaIiry, and pleads the cause Of no sec
ton or party, The book contains an
giving an account of the
approaching International Centennial
1t is comprised in one large and
handsome volume, OF 925 pages, and
442 fine engravings on steel
and wood, The book is issued by the
National Publishing Co., Of Philadel.
obia, whose imprint is guarantee of
he excellence OF the workmanship.
The price is low considering of the
work, and each subscriber is presented
with handsome lithographic engrav-
ny of the Centennial Exhibition
and Grounds. 1t is sold By
only, and the publishers
want agents in every county.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1876-03-01

Speaking OF Scotland, could any
thing be better ,han the following
Improvement Of minister of Ar.
ran, who was discoursing on the care,
lessness of his flock =" Brethren
when You leave the church Just look
down at the dukes swans; they are
vera bonny swans. an they'll be soom-
ing about an aye docking doom their
heads and lav,ng theirsels wi the
clear water till they're a drookit;
then you'll see them sooming to the
shore. an they'll gle their wings bit
flap aud they're dry again. Now, my
friends, you come here every Sabbath,
an lave you a over wi the Gospel till
ye're fairly drookit wit. But you just
gang ava hame, an sit doom by your
fireside, gle your wings bit flap, an
we're as dry az ever again,
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"A thing never lost but often
found-A verdict.