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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-01-08

to astonlsh the most sanguine in its re-
suits upon the social, moral, intellectual.
frugal aud industrious habits of the
great agricultural body of this vast ma
ton; yea, more, its reformatory aims are
such as to commend themselves to every
honorable, honest and just man and wo-
man IN Our land. Socially, it brings to-
gether all on terms of equality, restric
ted only by that comfy which, charac-
terlzes the most refined society, end
dispenses its charities without ostenta-
ton, throwing around the unfortunate
the sustaining arm ofsupport and relief.
Morally, it requires great probity and
circumspection in the conduct, dealings
and actions of its members. Intellectu-
ally, it commends and cultivates the
highest order OF discipline and mental
training, regarding rural life and agri-
cultural pursuits-the normal condi
ton OF mankind-as best suited to the
vigorous and healthful developments of
manhood and womanhood 1t detects
in the book of Nature pure, refined and
inspiring lessons, independent and en-
nobllng in their influence, and which
draw around them the halo of virtue
and divine wisdom. Frugality is an
essential to the thrift and success Of the
husbandman it is fostered by the do
nestle economy, aud realized in the CO.
operative system Of the Grange H.
dustry, energy and push are recomnen-
ded as the instrumen talities to wealth,
position and influence. Labor, yes, hon
est toll is ennoblng; it carries with it
the freshness OF the primitive calling Of
man, and although it hardens the mus
cles, browns the skin, and tires the
body, It's compensated by the sweet
consciousness OF obeying the behest of
mans Creator, "In the sweat Of thy face
shalt thou ca; bread" Its rsormaiory
objects are aimed at monopolies, eytor-
TONERS, dishonest and incompetent Off
cials; expensive forms OF general, State
and local governments, equality in
the blessings, as well as the burthens Of
the State; the abolition of courts, so far
as is compatible with the public safety.
With the foregoing frank and plain
statement of what the Grange is,its aims
and objects, who can demur at its pro-
ceedings? The question has been asked,
how can these reforms be brought
about! The answer is brief and simple:
let every one who approves Of the ele-
walton of society and the perpetuity of
good government unite with US, in our
I efforts to establish the one and purify
the other. Its membership eschew par
tisan slavery, criticse old party dogmas;
finding that class Legislation such as
subsidies of public lands to railroad mo-
nopoli.s; high salaries to officeholders ;
high tariffs ; high rates of interest GAS
are Induced by the present national
bond system); heavy taxation with
deprecated currency, all work deple-
ton to the value of property and labor,
! and sure ruin to the masses. Surely
these are mammoth considerations call
ing for the giant hand of reform, and
none have deeper interest, or are so
well qualified for the work, as the
thoughtful, sturdy, productive farmer.
i. OF H.,
Halltown, w. Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-01-08

Is J. WILKES BooTH STILL ALIVE
Celia Logan writes from New York to
the Hartford COura't: ''rhere il Ia
dy in this city who was once engaged
to be married to John Wilkes Booth,
but broke off the match and requested
the return of her letters, which be re-
fused. Her story goes that she never
heard directly from him again until
two years after his reported death,
when man called at her house at dusk.
She opened the door herself; he handed
her sealed package and disappeared
On opening it she discovered her own
old love-letters to Booth, and line un-
mistakably in his hand. 1t was: i
return your letters. Inside the letters
was piece of Cuban newspaper She
Fl: Inly believes that Booth still lives
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-01-08

A dispatch from Harrisonburg Va,
says: The report of a negro having vi
oated young lady living near MEGA
heysvile, Va; on the Dist instant, was
exaggerated, He attempted to commit
the outrage there, but his courage SEEM
ed 10 fail him at the last moment, and
he released the young lady and ran.
He was caught on the morning Of the
22nd by some hot blocded young men,
who Immediately proceeded to hang
the rascal Some more judicious gen
tlemen, however, cut him down before
he was seriously injured and took him
before magistrate who gave the negro
the choice of standing a trial i'll the
county court or thirty-nine lashes, well
laid on. The negro chose the latter,
and received severe castigation, some
half dozen gentlemen handling the COW
hide. lie was let loose, and told to
leave the country, and warned if he was
caught after ten daya he would be mob
bed
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-01-08

The Postmaster General has author
lied "Dead Letter Office" auction sale
commencing on the 18th of January
next. The catalogue embraces $500
different articles. sent through the mails
but unredeemed, including books, music
paper, eugravings, jeweiTy, neck-ties,
baby clothes, sacks,scarts, violin strings,
scissors, knives, shoe Understandings,
corn crushers, scythe stones, tooth-picks,
charms, shoes. gloves, asthmatic fumi-
gators, night caps, ribbons. saws and
corn huskers.,
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Editorial BTeyitica.

CaSsius Nj. Clay, Of kentucky, writes
to gentleman in Washington that his
State will present his name to the Ma
:ional Democratic Convention in 1876,
as nominee for Vice President.
What can do to make you love me
mole? asked youth OF his girl the 9th
er evening Buy RE ring, stop eat
ing onions, and throw Your shoulders
back Wien you walk, was the immedi-
ate reply.
Brcyel 3rigsdier G,rcraI Morgan,
maior Of the fourth artillery, United
States army, died of apoplexy Sunday
night at .Alcatraz Island, California
In the Methodist church revival at
Stanton the papers report so CONVEX
sons at the late meetings, II ladies of
the Wesleyan school united with the
church.
Two leading Presidential candidates,
Mr. Pendleton and MIR. Hendricks are
at present IN the South, aud very nat
orally the newspapers attribute some
political significance TO their visit.
At Whitehall, n. Y, recently, after
a wedding, the bridegroom handed the
clergyman what he supposed was ten
dollar bill, but which was really hun
bred dollar bill On the following day
he discovered his mistake and tele.
graphed the fact to the clergyman, who
however, was unable to rectfy the er-
Tor. as he had joyously FASTENED as soon
as he had received his Tee to liquidate a
long standing debt
a teaspoonful OF mustard, mixed ia
half tumbler of hot water. will remove
obstinate hiccough.
"From the fall of Adam for his trans
sressious to the present day." as Grant
says, no nation has suffered more from
corruption in high places than have the
United States of America under the
present administration.
The Rev. John Glendenning, former
ly OF Jersey City, has caused the break
ing up of Henry Qllinois) Church.
For some time counterfeit 6ve-cent
pieces have been very common in Co
lumbus, Ohio, and they were last week
traced 10 little boy, son of Colonel g.
5. lnnis, warden of the peuitentiary,
who stated tina: certain prisoners had
furnished the coins for hin to buy them
tobacco. investig CATION showed that
the prisoners had been making nick
els for some time in the penitentia-
ry, the moulis being made by them
selves, and the material used being the
amalgam for plating harness.
Nathaniel Carr, merchant of Bos-
ton, took box containing $4,000
worth of bonds and papers from tie
Safe deposit vaults at the Blackstone
National Bank this morning, and while
examining the contents at the bark had
his attention diverted by a stranger. In
the meantime a confederate stole the
box, which has not yet been recovered.
The colored Republicans of Washing
ton City are in favor of President
Grant for third term, of course.
DR.. Hill says that a person should 60
to sleep with his face turnedto towards the
wall. That's all right especially if bis
wife has been jawiug him.
Washington's family carriage. nearly
a century old, is now in possession of
Henry Dunlap, of Philadelphia, and
will be at the Centennial exhibition.
A young lady shouldn't be unhappy
because she isn't quite as tall as she
would like to be. She should &c:
..splict d" vt once.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-01-08
State of West Va. ,
JEFFERSON COUNTY, SGT :

JEFFERSON COUNTY, SGT:
In the County Court December Rules,
1873.
Il Rules held IL the Clerks ONCE ot
y said Court, tic frs Monday In Dcccin.
Der, 1873.
Morgan 4. Miller, John 4. Rodger,,
William 4. Miller and John VI. Pinneli,
Co-parmcr>, trading under the name an
style OF Mile, Rodgers u Co., complains
ants,
against
Oliver sherman, Lycurgus T.. Etchison,
James Carey and Rollins Domcr, Deien-
dants.
IN CHANCERY.
The object of this suit l. TO collect Of tho
Defendant, Oliver sherman, n mortgages
in mortgage Deed TO him by the Delen-
dant, LycurguS +. Etchison, dated tho
18th day of July, 1874, the SUM of one ,hou-
sand dollars, with Interest thereon from
that date due the Plaintiff under the pro-
visions of the said Deed ia which said deeI
the said Defendants James Carey and
Rollins Domer are also named as benei-
Charles.
happening by affidavit filed that tho
Defendants James Carey and Rollins Do
mcr are not residents OF this State, they
are hereby required Ia appear within oln
month after the date al the first publica-
ton of this order and do what il negcssL-
~ TO protect their interest herein.
And it j. ordered that this order be pub
lishcd once p week for four successive
weeks In the Shcpherdstown Register, a
newspaper published ia thi. county. aud
posted AZ the front door Of the Court
House of this county, rs the law provides.
A COpy-Tcste.
4. A. MOORE, Clerk.
BragOnier & Travcrs, pq.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-01-08
"a Woman in the Case is the name
Of the latest novel. Who ever heard
Of one without a woman in 1T

The WAY TO TREAT WoULD-BE
DUELLrsT.-A Culpeper, Va, Cores
ponde1t of the Richmond Wing states
that young man named Johnston, a
son of the recent president of the bank
at that place, sent challenge 10 Major
Jas. W. Green, prominent lawyer aud
citizen OF Culpeper Court House, and
one of the directors of the bank, for re-
Elections made upon his father in re-
port of the directors, of which Major
Green was the supposed author The
Major refused to accept the challenge,
and soon after caused peace warrant
TO be issued, and Johnston was arrest
ed, who appeared before an officer and
gave bond for $500 to keep the peace
for one year 1t is now understood
that Major Green has determined TO
make another step, and Johnston has
again been arrested and will have to
answer before the next grand jury for a
violation of the law and peace aud dig
nifty Of the commonwealth.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-01-08

DEATH OF HERo OF Two BATTLES.
james Robinson, colored, the owner
OF the "Robinson House" on the Bull
Run battle field, near Manassas, Va,
died few days since. He witnessed
both of the memorable battles, remain
ing on his place with his family during
those terrible scenes OF blood His
house received hundreds OF bullets and
one solid twenty-four FOUNDER, which
went through bed room, carrying
away one post OF bed upon which lay
a sick Confederate soldier. He wit
messed the death Of the Confederate
Generals Bee and Barlow, which took
place within a hundred yards of his
door. He saw the marble monument
erected to their memory, and saw the
federal soldiers destroy the same at the
second battle. He gathered up the
fragrants and preserved them, and up
to the time of his death would give
visitors to the battle field who desired
it small piece Of the marble as
meIneDto.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-01-08
The Grange-What Ii 1t?

This question is frequently asked by
those seeking inform ation for their own
guidance, whilst others ask 1t derisively.
We would answer that the Grange em-
braces in its scope of action all that its
most interested friends or ardent admi-
rers conld wish or expect, and is Deepen
dent only upon the good faith and z'oi
Of each aud every member to enable it
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-01-08
Balance due the County
,3o9,ss

The County has outstanding Fifteen
Thousand Dollars Of County Bonds, issued
by order ofthe Board Of Supervisors, June
10Th, 1872, payable in ten years, for re-
building Court House and Jail ;and Sixty
one thousand Five Hundred Dollars OF
Shenandoah Valley Railroad Bonds, bear
ings per cent. interest In gold--dated
April ], 1872 and payable in twenty years.
ROBERT w. BAYLOR,
President Of tina County Court
ofyefferson County, West Virginia.
Dec. IS, 1875. .sf4-g !.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-01-08
GRANGE NOTINE.

The next County Council of the Pa
irons OF liusbandry, will meet at Hall
town, January Is, 1876, At ID o'clock,
A NJ
The Changers Of the County are re-
rucsted to ascertain and report at that
,nee,ing the quantity ofCiorerseed they
will need. la the meantime informa-
tion will be obtained from Ohio and
PENNSYLVANIA in reference to prices in
those States. 1t will be purchased
where raised aud shipped to Duhelds
shus saving transpor talon and the
profits Of middlemen.
The Changers arc also requested to
decide and vote at that meeting OH a
proposition to institute . County
Grange ID.
Mr.. Editor-Please accept OF our
thanks and congratulations; thanks tor
your li5erality towards your patrons the
1Grangers" and congratulations, upon
YOUR wisdom and sagacity in determin-
ing to do justice, by noticing IN your
paper the acts and doings OF that de
serving, large aud influential class of
our citizens, the Patrons of Husbandry
No class who contribute SO largely 70
the support of county, State, press and
professions, have ever received so little
respect as the Husbandmen, and the
tendency has been downward, until they
become the "hewers of wood aud draw
ers of water" The Grange organization
looks to his elevation. Tanks by all.
GRANGE NO. ~.
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Walk lu!
& ii X | s Il NJ A S |!

THE undersigned Is receiving for the
L Holidays large and varied stock Of
CONFEC1IONAKI ES, NOT IONS,
TOYS, CANDIES, WINES AND Ii
QUORS FOR MINCE PIES, and every
thing that will please the children and
old people too. lie will also be In receipt
every day OF the best and freshest OYS-
TIERS, Pickles, Butter, Crackers, Cheese,
Nuts, &c, &c, also TOBACCO AND
GIG AIRS of the choicest brands.
Walk In folks, "lIerc's the place to get
your money back"
j. A. ADAMS,
Shephcrdstown, Dec Is 4w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-01-08

sS COUNTY Massive clip the fol-
lowing from the last Spirit Of Jefferson ::
A fall whilst running resulted in the
breaking of an arm of Warren, a young
son of Mr.. A. w. Cramer last week.
He is doing well, under the attention
of DR.. g. l.. Richardson.
A Chester hog killed by Mr.. James
NJ. Ransom, last week, weighed 5l5 lbs.
A hog killed by Mr. Joseph uout
weighed 459 los.
FARM SoLD.-The farm Of Mr.. Joseph
Starry, containing l25 acres OF good
land, with moderate improvements, on
the Shenandoah river, near Kabletown,
has been disposed Of by him to Charlie,
Goens, at ESQ per acre.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-01-08
NEW GOODS.

WE have just replenished our stock Of
W Casdmers ard Linseys and can suit
you In anything you want both ~ 70 quail
ity and price. Gail an I exzmiue our stock
and see for yourself. ~
W.T.. LEMEH.
Dec. Is, 1885, ~. 81
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-01-08

THE ALMANAC Publishers complain
that their business is destroyed by Ay-
er's American Almanac. The people
prefer it to any other, the Farmer 5,
Western, Southern or the numerous To-
cal almanacs when they can get Ayers.
1t supplies the best astronomical data,
weather and jokes ofthem all, and above
all, medical advice which is invaluable
for every family. 1t is supplied gratis
by the druggists, and should be preser-
we'd for constant reference and use. We
are sure that no good housekeeper or
grandmother goes willingly without
one.-.Anti- Slavery Standard, ". T.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-01-08

Non't fail to call stJohn Unseld's and ~
" his new stock Of CAn'iies. fresh Fiss'.
and Rzisin<. .stsi ,tls
NOV. -, 1879. n =. =
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-01-08
GRANGER'S DEPARTMENT.

D| Installation of the officers of the
Halltown Grange, will take place Sat
urday, January sth, 1876, in their Hall
at that place, The public are invited.
p6 Grange DINNERs.-We learn
that Leetown Grange had pleasant
gathering and dinner at the residence
Of Hon. J. III. Grove, near Leetown, on
the SOth December; and that Wood.
lawn Grange also had dinner at Wilt
shire's School House; on the first of
January. The neighboring Oranges
were invited and pleasant and social
gatherings took place.
D@ GRANGE OFFICERs.-At a meet
ing of Forest Grange, No. 20, at their
Hall, at Knott's Mills, on Saturday, the
25,h of December, the following Off
GERS were elected for the ensuing year !:
G.. H. KNOTT-Master.
TT DILLARD-Overseer.
EMANUEL STALEY-Lecturer.
ILL., HOFFMAN-Secretary.
GEO. w. MOLER-TreasuIer.
GEO. w. OSBOURN-Steward.
JACOB OSBOURN-A. Steward.
GEO. S. KNOTT-Chaplain.
A. P. Observation-Disclosures.
Mrs. NJ. V. MOLER-Ccres.
Miss BETTE KOONTZ-Pomona.
Miss DEE STALEY-Flora.
Mrs. SUE KNOTT-Stewardess.
p% The National Changers are to
hold grand encampment near Phila-
delphia TO attend the Centennial Ex-
position this year. Sixty acres of land
have been leased, and an immense
building is to be erected, in which
rooms and accommodations are to be
provided at a cost Of not more than p
= head each day. This is done to avoid
the extravaganza and impositions OF
hotels and boarding houses. The
Pennsylvania Railroad Company has
consented to lay double track to the
exhibition grounds, to be used exclu-
siyely by the Changers. The run will
not be more than twenty minutes. The
new building is to be lighted with gas
and supplied with hot and cool water.
Shares of $50 each are to be issued to
the amount of 100000, 10 member
being permitted TO take more than one
share. This sum is thought to be SUIT
fcient to cover the cost Of the enter
prise. a majority Of the stock has
already been taken up.
OrFICERs-At Il meeting of Elk Branch
Grange, No. -, z. Of H., on the 9th
instant, the following officers were elect
ed for the ensuing year.
JAMES B. McGARY-Mastcr.
j. NJ. EPuART-Oversccr.
AVN. BURR-Lecturer.
JACOB SNYDER-Steward.
il .McGARY-A. Steward.
.THOS. wINTERMYER-CL Chaplain.
IA. LlNh-Treasurcr.
ADAM LINn-Secretary.
ST. SNYDER-Gatckeeper
Mr.. A. G.. BLACkFORp-Flora.
Mrs. G. DANIELS-Pomona.
Miss EMMA McGARI-Ccres.
Mrs. AMANDA LINh-Sfewardess
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-01-08
NOTICE! NOTICE !!

IL persons indebted to me will please
n call and settle on or before the lst day
of January, 1876. Respectfully,
W. L. LEMEN.
Dec. %, 1875. If
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-01-08
JEFFERSON COUNTY
FINANCIAL EXHIBIT.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
OF THE
RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES
OF THE
COUNTY OF JEFFERSON
For the Fiscal Years 1873 and lS74-ending
July |, 1875.

BY amount ofCounty Levy 1873 $40, al 90
BY . g 1874 3S,s9O.Os
BY q" of Railroad Tax 1873 l,S75,95
BY " of &" 1874 1926
BY d" Tax on Seals, Deeds and
Suits in County Court $3.50
b. &" Tax Suits in Circuit Ct. 2O5. 80
BY " Normal School Loan re-
turned 10000
BY from Geo, A. Poterleld,
toJuly ] lS75-Seals, 1850
By from j. V. Simmons, No
tary, TO January /, 10 $3.50
BY from j. :. FlemIning. No
tary, to May !, 1879 6S.S7
BY from Cleon Moore, Nota-
ry, TO January |, 1875 1882
BY " from Michael ZOmbro,
Delinquent Taxes 1872 l6304
BY 60 from ID. b. Lucas for rent
of Office TO Nov. |, 70 $500
By " from sale bv G.. w. Hem
son Of two Stoves 24.l0
BY from sale by G.. w. Hem
son OF Stove and Coal 2599
BY from VIM. Ii. Daniels,
Road Levy returned 1900
By from Jno. J. Lock, Tolls
b. 4 c. Turnpike 1916
BY " from sale of House In
Court Yard 3O.25
By from John g.. Cockrcll,
Court House Fund 2l6.0O
BY Delinquent Taxes collect
eel by +. Tearney, '73, 5000
BY " from stone sold by Rcntch 200
By q from X. A. Alexander,
Notarial Seal 100
BY " from George w. Chase,
Levy Of 1917 6,020.lC
By &" from w. a. Chapline,
Writs 400
BY from Delinquent Land
Taxes for the year 1871 l0l.70
BY " from Delinquent Land
Taxes for year 1872 69S.99
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-01-08

p6 Installation of the officers OF the
Halltown Grange, will take place Sat
urday, January sth, 1876, in their Hall
at that place. The public are invited.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-01-08
Valuable FARM

of which 1. w. Mason, died: possessed,
lying in jefferson County, West Va. A.
bout 1 miles North of Shephcr,lstown. on
the Potomac River, and one mile below
Dam No. 4, on the Chesapeake and Ohio
Canal II ,.nngains
The daily gazette., 1876-11-16
SHEnlFrS SALES.

GHERIFF'S SALE.
y By virtue Of writ Of venditioni Expo
mas 10 me directed, will bc OK posed to Public
o.,e at the Gilpin House, kept by George
Whitfield in the city. hundred and county oi
New Castle and State of Delaware. on
SATURDAY,
THE 18th DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1876.
AtI o'clock. P. NJ.
The following described Real Estate. viz:
AL the undivided one eleventh part tsub-
jeot to the right Of dover OF the widow OF
Thomas Appieby, deceased( Of all those two
several tracts Of laad BOUNDED and dsscsibsd
No. i. BOUNDED on the south By isnds of
George Bole. en- the north by Lands of A, ~
Shannon, BY the Christians Creek and by
lands Of the estste Of William B. Janyisr and
dred and twenty acres. with . frame house,
harm and outbuildings thereon erect ed.
No, 2. Bounded By lands Of r p. Jauvier,
BY Smslleys mill road and by the mill read,
containing seventy acres.
Seized and tax On in execution as the pro-
herty Of Richard T. Appleby. And to be sold
BY WIN; Il. LAMBs0N. Sheriff.
Shsrif's Office. New Castle.l
November 2. 1876 nov2-ts
The daily gazette., 1876-11-16
GENERAL NEW.

There is nothing definite from Louisi.
ana, South Carolina or Florida. The
Louisiana Returning Board meets to
day.
The latest returns from the Fourth Dis
trict of California, it is stated, leave nc
doubt of the reelection of Luttrell, Demo
crat. to Congress.
Senator Thurman, of Ohio, decline.
to go to Louisiana to witness the counting
of the votes, for the same reason as as,
signed by Senator Bayard.
III. r. Ware, chairman of the Republi
can State Committee of Mississippi, tele.
graphed to Gen. Garfield at New Orlean,
yesterday, inviting him and his associate
of both parties, when they have complet-
ed their invitation in Louisiana, to yisi
Mississippi, "and make like investiga
ton into the frauds and violence will
which the State has been carried"