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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-05-13
COHHUNCATED.

Mr.. EiitoT-Th= character zo3 sKtEr;
Of power with which tie beDra q Ma
istrates Is invested, iogcLiUg liz giant
inc of license 10 sell liquor. were tally
settled by his Honor Judge Hogs, a
the term of Eis Coart held :; CLsr5-t-
town in the Fall of 1874 TIE zypsa.
CANE before him from the dsci..oa O:
the Magistrates rendered al their S=s.
term in the May proceeding, which S2s
that no license of this particular kid
woaId &c granted The Judge decided tie
,ha, functions Of the Count! Court EN-
bodied those Of police proper, in the e1-
ereise of which the right aud power
were uDquestioDable 10 regulate The sale
Of LIQUOR and # ibey so determined 10
DENY license At ali. Such being DEEM
ed Necessary TO he better observance
of the peace, order and well being OF
the community. The wisdom AMI good
effects Of the magis;erial decision and
It's confirmation by Judge Hoge, were
fully aties;ed in the year succeeding,
when il was doubtless true, that in 10
preceding year in the history Of our
County, was there less liquor drank and
fewer exhibitions Of is bad effects The
Magistrates 1t their full sitting year
ago, thought proper 10 depart from
their first position, entire refusal, and
grant only TO the Hotel proprIetors the
privilege. under certain specified condI-
tions. For enc, | accepted this a wise
and the best TO be done Under the cir
cumstances. Now. the effort will be
made 10 influence the honorable court
to make = still greater departure, in
fact. to give license to any and all who
NAV apply and hoist these fO0d-gaies
OF evil aud mischief on every hand
through the County.
Lit Us hope and pray that the Gen
tlemen composing the court in lis
majority at least, are made OF sterner
stuff. That they will not 20 back on
a decision soIemuly made year ago
and for which there is no substantial
reason. That, as Gentlemen Of high
standing and character, fully alive -
the better state and improvement Of
their communities and enjoying, the
confidence and respect OF their fellow
citizens, they will not do that, which
would endauger the good morals of the
people and disappoint reposed trust aud
faith. The cry tor greater latitude OF
license is not based on any plea OF pub
lie welfare, or on any possible necessity
of public want, but rather in 4 greed OF
gain or an iudisposition to get ones
bread by the sweat of the brow. No
Gentlemen, sheltered as YOU are Ey the
agis of the higher court in its timely
decision and impelled by higher
motive than any earthly one the eter-
nal good of your fellow beings, with
the earnest desire 10 save the Young,
bind up bleeding hearts, cheer and
make glad desolate homes, qaell the
anxious fears OF parental bosoms, salts
~ the prayers Of christian communities
and above all looking 10 the approval
OF the Judge OF all the earth, dare 10 do
the right. TIMOTHY.
Charlestown, May s, 1876.
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A Widely Applicable Remedy.

Few remedies are applicable to such a
wide range Of disorders - llOsteiter's
Stomach Bitters. and this noe because il
has special properties adapted 70 the cure
OF each-such a pretense would be mani
festly abSurd-but on account of it. Won
derfully improving effect upon the gener-
al tone of the system, and it, Alternative ac-
ton upon the organ, of nutrition, sccre-
ton and discharge. Besides il, well
known properties a a remedy for inter-
mittent and remittcnt feyers, dyspepsia.
constipation, torpidity Of the lever,
general debility, urinary and uterine
difficulties, it invariably proves TO be
highly serviceable in overcoming anTmia,
hypochondria, rheumatism, insomnia,
and many other disorders and disabili-
ties originating in poverty or impurity Of
the blood, nervous weakness or over
excitement, or an imperfect performance
of the physical functions.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-05-13
rar Sry PuoroGRApHY.-Something

E0 SCS / HOIOORAfhl.-
novel in Photography may be seen in
this town. On the pane of window,
locking north and catching the oblique
rays OF the morning sun, can be seen as
distinct and complete negnfiue OF the
face of young lady as the most skilltul
photographer could make. The likeness
can be recognized across the street when
the door opposite the window is closed
In another part of the town, on win
dow looking west, is the likeness of a
young man aud in still another part OF
the town, on a window facing east, Is
the whole form of cat, taken while
bssking in the morning sun. Repeated
efforts have been made to remove these
impressions by tie use of soap and Wa
ter, but in vain. They still remain as
curiosities.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-05-13

@ WAR CLAlMs-In the bill re-
Gently reported from the committee On
war claims, making appropriations for
the payment of claims reported allowed
by the claims commissioners at Wash
ington, are the following TO citizens Of
West Virginia: John II. Boltz, Ssl2-
40; John w. Hill, s2l7; Dangerfeld
Lloyd, $3.50; Logan Osburn, executor
of the estate Of Mary Osburn, deceased,
s7s; Anthony Turner, s24o. The 9th
er claims, over eight hundred in num-
Der, are distributed among the States
of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia,
Louisiana, Mississippi. North and South
Carolius and Tennessee.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-05-13

s@ An Old gentleman at Sleepy
Creek, has pair OF Pantaloous which
were worn by one of his ancestors a
hundred years ago. They are made of
homespun cloth, except the SEAT, which
is covered with thick leather, from which
it is inferred that the original owner
was either book agent, an insurance
agent, or lightning-rod man, we don't
care which.
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.ag- The State elections of West

LO- The State elections of West
Virginia will take place on the second
Tuesday in October; while the Presi-
dental and Congressional elections will
take place on the first Tuesday in No
yember. This is under the law Of Con
gress prescribing day for holding an
election for members Of the House Of
Representatives.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-05-13

ray The SOUTHERN PLANTER AND
FARMER. This excellent monthly pub
LEGATION, devoted to Agriculture, Horti-
culture, and Rural Affairs, for May pub
lished by l.. X. Dickinson, Richmond,
Va, has come to hand. 1t is superb
or publication, and should be in the
hands of every farmer. Price $500
per annum.
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Dtatbs.

In Adrian, Mich, on the night OF
May %, 1876, after lingering illness,
Mrs. SARAH a. JACKSON. wife of
Cha.. Jackson, formerly Of Charlestown,
aged IS years, months and y days
In Martinsburg, on Wednesday even
ing last, Mrs. HELEN McLAUGH-
LIN, wife of William Mclaughlin, in
the 6Ist year of her age, formerly OF
Hagerstoyn.
In Martlnsburg, on Wednesday last,
the 10th instant, of consumption, Mr..
CHAS. MILLER, son Of Mr. Luther
Miller, aged about 20 years.
OBITUARY.
Died, at his residence at Southwood's
Springs, near Kerneysville, on the 10Th
of April, 1876. An THOMAS RUTH
ERFORD, aged 80 years.
To the numerous friends Of our most
estimable brother, nothing need be said
to enhance their appreciation Of his
worth; and to the members of his affiict-
ed family nothing can be said to lessen
the consciousness Of their love. The
announcement Of bis death has sadden-
ed many homes besides those Of bis
kindred, for none who knew him failed
TO feel the cheerful influence Of bis hap
py disposition and to recognize The
christian graces of bis noble character
Whilst we mourn his departure from
this life, il is blessed consolation 10
be allowed to look beyond the limits Of
mortality. and to realize through faith
the beatitudes of that better world
above. the blissful abode of those who
ike our lamented brother followed their
Saviour, with an unfalt-riDg trust were
faithful unto death and now wear the
crown Of everlasting life.
Gone from this world Of pain and strife,
Gone to his home among the blest
Angels will welcome him above,
Where sorrow shall enter never more,
Gone where his angel-mother's love
Shall greet him upon the golden shore.
Close the sweet eyes In silent rest,
Shut his cold lips with gentle care,
Gone 70 home OF joy above
Where angels their vigils DER him keep
Death is eternal life and love
Why then should mortals ever weep.
". E. x.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-05-13

y ~ IL
HOUSE AND SCENE II THE CoUEI Room
About noon yesterday, when the court
room vas crowded by spectators, and
the Court was gravely listening to areu-
menls of counsel in a knotty case. Nr.
Giissan T. Porter. youug member Of
the Bar, rushed into the courtroom.
with one hand on his breast and the
other elevated in the air, and exclaimed
Your Honors. | demand the protec-
ton Of the court, from an assassin. or
words TO that effect. the aslVnished
hearers Of the appeal differing in their
accounts Of the language used. " ords
cannot describe the CONSERVATION pro-
duced. \ death-like silence fell Oh the
assembly, every one held his breath,and
the numerous friends Of. the speaker,
knowing his impetucus and excltable
disposition, were seized with Yagne fore
bodings. He went on to say that he
had been murderously attacked by
member Of the Bar, and in an instant al,
ter added 'There he Is All eyes were
turned toward the door, where appeared
Mr. John ;. Grove, vf Frostburg, "a ttl-
loY-townsman Of MIR Porters, by the
way,) who said, Yes, your Honors,
here | am, ready to defend myself. By
this time the Court had recovered its
equilibrium and gravity, and Judge Al
vey addressed the impassloned Nr. Por-
ter, ard said that he should make his
complaint to the Court in the usual
way, etc. After some further demon
STATIONS, order was restored, aid the
business of the court proceeded, though
by this time the shock Of horror had
given place to considerable leyity, nota-
bly, among the members Of the Bar
Mr.. Porter, by brother counselor, pre-
pared an affidavit relating the facts Of
the case, substantially as follows: Short
~ before Mr. Porter's excited advent
into the courtroom, Mr.. Grove had
called him into room adjoining the
courtroom and leading into the Judges
private room, aud said to him, You III
suited me yesterday, by saying that
had acted unyrofessionally. ''lt that's
what YOU called me in here for, replied
Porter" do not care to talk with you,
and hurried 10 90 out. Grove, however
got between Porter and the door, and
slapped him in the face. Porter then
picked up from the floor a piece OF wood
with which to defend himself, and
Grove seized another piece. Seeing this,
Porter made another attempt TO escape
through the door. but Grove agai" IN
tercepted him, hen they bad struggle
in which Porter got Groves stick away
from him. Grove then drew revolver
and cried, drop that stick or Ill blow
YOUR id brains out: :" Porter dropped
the stick, and succeeded in escaping
from the room, and rushing into the
courtroom, appealed to the Court for
protection. as before stated. After ex-
aiming the affidavit, the Court ordered
that Mr.. Grove appear before them at
10 o'clock 4. NJ. on Saturday, the 22nd
instant, and show cause why he should
not be punished for contempt of Court.
The process was served on Mr.. Grove
by Deputy sheriff Off'ut. The matter
did not end here, however, as during
the afternoon Mr.. Porter went before
the grand jury, and charged Mr.. Grove
with an assault with intent to kill.
Judge Alvey gave Grove reprlmaDd
and fined him S50.-C"mberlond (Hd)
Nf,0s.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-05-13

@ KILLED "A man named McCabe,
a citizen Of Harper's Ferry, was run
over at that place, on Tuesday evening
last, by the fast line, s. & o. r. r.,
and killed.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-05-13
nlarriaoes.

On the 26th ult., 10 Middletown, Nd,
by Rev. w. G.. Herbert, GEO. j.
GARRETT, formerly of this county,
to Miss ELLA H.. oldest daughter Of
Geo. w. Alexander, formerly Of Mid
dletown-both of Loudoun county, Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-05-13

Ia CENTENNIAL GUARD.-Through
the influence of Hon. A. X. Boteler,
Centennial Commissioner of West Va,
Lawrence Rentch, son OF Mr.. d. 5.
Rentch, Of this place, received posi-
ton as a member of the centennial
Guard, at the Centennial grounds, at
Philadelphia.
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NOTICE.

HAVING assumed control 81 the bu,i-
III ne>, heretofore conducted by me, ~
agent for f.. \. Chase. the said business
will hereafter b. carried on in my own
name. and solely on my own account.
Thankful Tor the liberal patronage hereto
fore extended, respectfully asS contIn-
uauCc Of the same.
J.P. CHASE.
Nav -. 1876. lw
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-05-13
GRAIN CRADLES !.

TIE undersigned hereby informs The
L farmer and public generally that he
i manufacturing and repairing GRAlH
CRADLES. at Iii residence OF the farm
OF NJ. Uu.er. formerly belonging 10 AhEa-
ham SNYDER. deceased. or the rOAd lead
ing from >h-ph-ri-town 20 Duffie.d-
Depot. Persons wishing anything IL Ihi,
line Of business will please give me 4 all.
| Will guarantee satisfaction and low
uricrs. ISAAC CLHMER.
NsvI3 lS-s 3U
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-05-13

@- SrEclE.-The Jefferson Savings
Bank Of this town is now paving out
hard money. Silver coin begins to float
around to some extent in our commune
nity. The sinners have really an at
tractive look, aud serve as pleasant re-
minder Of the better times before the
war. Let US have more OF it.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-05-13
ADMINISTRATORS
NOTICE.

IL persons indebted 20 the Estate %
\ Miriam n. Lemen. decd, are hereby
notified that prompt payment Of the SAM
mus, ~ made 20 the undersigned. and al
person, having claims against the Esvic
are requested 10 present them properly
authenticated for settlement.
JACOB ri LIZ.
Adm'r Of Hiram II. Lemen. deed.
May -. 1875. 5w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-05-13

EEDIIoRIAL CoSvESTIoS.-Ihe
eighth annual session Of the West Viz
piuia Press Association will be held at
Charlestowu, in this county, on Thurs
day the lst ofJune, and full attendance
OF membership is desired aud expected
The Martinsburg IadP'"dtnt, in refer
ring to the above meeting, says that II
4 sufficient number Of the members st
tend the session it is expected arrange
nents for a trip to Philadelphia will be
effected. You can just count US Sin, y
5rcikriGg.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-05-13

~ CATTLE KILLED.-We learn that
Mr.. Thomas Osbourn. living near ker-
nevsville, lad two fine young cattle
killed, by the cars OIL the B. d o. Rail-
road, near Kerneysville, a few days
since.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-05-13

Ia A TRIP WEsT.-Dr. r. Z. Ma
gruder of this town, started for Nilsson
ri, on Monday last, and ether portions
of the western country. on business
tour. We hope the DR.. may be sue
cessful, have pleasant trip, and safe
return home.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-05-13

@- MONEY TO LoAS.-The Potomac
Building Association will offer several
shares of stock for sale, on Monday
evening next,the 18th inst, at : o'clock,
at the Register Office.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-05-13

- NEW ApvERTIsEMESTs.-W invite
attention to the new advertisements in
this issue. Those who advertise invite
your patronage, and will sell goods at low
prices. Therefore, always consult the
columns of the Register before you make
your purchases,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-05-13

Ia BALTIMORE SUN-PRIzEs AwARp-
ED-In December lzst the Propr'eioTs
OF the Baltimore WEEKLY SCN offered
$1,000 in graded prizes for SIX stones
In response POO stories were received,
and the committee 10 decide on the
merits Of the contributions have award
Cd the Driz=s IS follows The names OF
the writers were withheld from the
committee Unit! after they made their
awards After this announcement the
envelopes containing the writers names
were opened and the following persons
were found to be the Successful compel
itors
First prize. $50. 20 Mrs. Marian Stock
ton of New York.iOr The Great W heel.
Second prize. s215. 70 Miss :. W Hub
ard. Of Buckingham county, Va, FOR
Two sides Of Question.
Third prize. $40. 20 Miss Julia Magru-
der. OF Winchester. Va. for \ Regular
II Nice Girl.
KYLE. Of Albemarle county. Va. for The
Lost Will: = Tale Of Amherst.
Fifth prize. So. 70 Mrs. Skipworth II.
Co4le. Of Hartford county, Nd, for A
Freak Of Fortune"
Sixth prize. 80. 10 Isaac Z. Pearson. u,
Of Westminster. Nd, for Dane LeRoy's
Revenge"
The publication Of The Great Wheel
the story selected for the frs; prize. will
le commenced in HE WEEKLY >US, May
18Th.
E~ FoUND GUILrY-John Bassee,
who was last week tried in Cumberland
for an attempt 10 rob Paymaster Faw-
cctt Of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal,
was found guilty, but his counsel took
exceptions, and the case may 60 to the
Court Of Appeals.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-05-13
sD HAMPDES SIDNEY CENTENNIAL

Eg HAMPDES SIDNEY CENTENNIAL
The Centennial anniversary Of Hamp-
den Sydney College, Virginia, will take
place, Thursday, June 10, proximo, the
time of its annual Commencement. DR..
Moses D. Hoge, of Richmond, W. l.
Murkland, OF Baltimore, Robt. L. Dab
ney, Of Union Seminary, and Senator
Stevenson, of kentucky, will deliver ad
dresses and DR.. Hugh Blair Grigsby,
OF Charlotte county, Va, will be the
historian OF the occasion. The College
began its benefcent work January l776,
and has been in continuous operation
very interesting character and all who
can should attend.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-05-13
Ia FLORAL DEcoRATroS.-At a

Ia FLORAL DECoRATIoS.-At a
meeting Of the Southern Soldiers Me
mortal Association, or Friday evening
of last week, it was determined to hold
the Floral Decoration, at this town, Oh
Saturday afternoon, the 10th OF June
Full particulars will hereafter be pub
T.Loi
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-05-13

E1~ NEW FURNIrCEE.-M. J. Latl-
mer has received another large supply
Of Furniture Of every description, which
will be sold at reduced prices. Call at
the Furniture rooms aud examine the
stylcs. &c.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-05-13
~ SHEPHERD CoLLEGE.-The

HW SHEPHERD CoLLEGE.-Ihe EX-
animation of the pupils of this school
will begin, with the Senior Normal
Class, June 5, proximo, and will be con-
tinued from day to day until the classes
arc heard in all their studies. The ex-
aminations will all be written. Wed
nesday night, June IA, the Junior Class
will give literary entertainment.
Thursday night, June Is, the address
before the Literary Societies viii be de-
livered by Dan1 B. Lucas, Esq. Fri
day, June l6, the Commencement eIer-
cises will take place. All these exercises
will be held in the College Hall.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-05-13

Ia SPEECH OF john IL STEIDER,
Ese.-In another portion OF this Issue
will be found sn excellent address de-
livered by John H. Strider, Esq, Of
this County, to the Goresville, Loudoun
County, Va, Grange, on the 22nd uit-
The sentiments contained therein are
of q bigh-toned. moral and digni6ed or
der, as well IS practical, sound and log
ical. He has connected high moral sen-
timent with governmental policy, and
aimed to he general elevation Of the
husbandman This admirable speech
can be read with benefit BY all classes
and sects. 1t will 10 doubt be read
with much interest.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-05-13
tn The Berkeley Savings Bank at

ED NE DtThtIt! Sd'IHSo D""n OF
Martinsbure, at the meeting OF the
Board of Directors last Thursday, re-
solved to reduce the rate Of interest, land
are now prepared to loan money TO all
prompt paying customers, at the rate Oh
I per cert per annum.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-05-13

p1- One hundred thousand persons
we're present at the opening of the Cen
tennial at Philadelphia, on Wednesday.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-05-13

BIZ SMOKE House RoBBED-The
smoke house Of Mr.. Thompson, at
Browns Shop was relieved on Wednes-
day evening Of last week, Of several
pieces Of bacon. The smoke house was
entered about dark, before being locked
up, and it is supposed that the thief
knew all about dem dings.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-05-13
Eg Bass Fishing in the Potomac

h9- Bass Fishing in the Potomac is
now being INDUCED in to a large extent
all along the stream from Point of Rocks
upward, and many fine specimens are
being landed. The Cumberland Times
says one weighing 6 1-2 pounds was
caught up there the other day. Num-
bers Of persons from Baltimore and
Washington are INDUCING in the sport.
A writer from Point of Rocks TO the
.Snu says: "As good many readers
of your paper in Baltimore come here
for sport of catching bass, it will be in
teresting to state that gentleman of
this place last Monday caught ten bass
averaging two pounds each, and two
gentlemen on Friday caught twenty
tour bass, weighing two and ahalf
each. Quite number of very large
size have also been caught at this town.
Several young Salmon have also been
caught, but they should be put back in
order to propagate.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-05-13

hg- The County Council, Patrons OF
Husbandry, will meet at Middleway on
SATURDAY the Ord of June, at 10 o'clock.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-05-13

sT COUNTY CoURT-The Fiscal
term of our County Court will meet on
Monday next, the 18th instant. All
the Magistrates will be present Per
sons having bills against the County
should then present them for payment
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-05-13

Mr. Blaine was once country peda-
gogue in Kentucky. Now he is the
richest man in Maine.