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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-06-15
1Ymcs Of AoLIinu Me Conrls.

CucuIr CouGr-FirSt Monday in April,
aud first Monday in October.
COUNTY C0rRr-rhird Monday in Jnnu-
AIRY: Third Monday in March; Third Mon,
day in May; Third Monday in July, Third
Monday in November; Third Monday in
Drrnmber.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-06-15

Republican papers just now raying
about "bloody massacres" and assas-
sinations in Louisiana, should also
inform their reader that Louisiana is
governed by the Republican party,
and has been for some time. AS long
as that weak and corrupt organize
tion controlled Arkansas and Missis-
sippi it was the same old story ofout-
rage and disorder. Republicans long
ago demonstrated their iucapacity to
govern.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-06-15
DR.. s. q. SHAW,

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON,
his professional services to the
| public. Callsirom the country prompt.
ly attended to. Office, corner oi Main and
Third streets, opposite the old Presbyterian
Church april a, lSI3-lN
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-06-15
j. II. nAEnEE ". p. NEALE
pRs. pANBNE q NNALN,

OIICc on VOrnrr Main and SlNIh StrcrIS,
POINT PLEASANT, ", VA.
DRONIpT attention given professional
calls, whether day or night DIR. Bar
bee or DR.. NcOc, one or the other, may at
all times be found in their office.
mch 2l-3m.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-06-15

An ardent lover was once pressing
his suit. The lady said; 81 like you
exceedingly, but | cannot quit my
home; am a widows only darling,
and no husband could equal my pa
rent in Kindness" "Shc may bo
very kind," replied the woocr; "but
be my wife, we will live together,
and see if | don't beat your mothorI"
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-06-15
DR.. l.. r. Campbell,
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON,

Point Pleasant, West Va.
OFFERS his professional services to the
" citizens OF Point Pleasant and vicinity,
lie hopes by strict attention to business 10
merit continuance OF the liberal patron
he has alrcadyrcccivcd. llem0y be found
at all times at his Office, when not profess.
iunally engaged, LnOv, 3, 'T3-ly
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-06-15

oi mortalS' ana ieit lnlnitely grieYea
tat sucll spectacle OF griel' ne SAT
Gown pesiae hef' ana dFeW inc ii''N
handS away. irom'her race
$40 tell mewhat is the trouble,
he said, kindly
"Oh, Mr.. Edward, 7 sobbed'the poor
child, "how can l,say.it? Miss Helen
thinks l have stolen her turquoise
ring
Slmpossible! exclaimed Edward,
shocked.
9ses, sir, Thank You, sir, II
e illlRsssI bgt isAe thieks 50, 80
ven s.
cruel. I'm sure you must be p9lsta'
KEN
I'm not mistaken sir' She said
So pIain, Two or three tlines-that l
stole her ring because you gave IL 10
me-. ngr' i'' NI""'', anu '''"' | "o"i''
'iHv Ie.l, W s'yIi you ,oT' .y, ,,,..,
L0""'" i"ue'o'', '"v ~, " "",'n =, ''u'''
'YotO wv "a n'l' .',VON ~ ''lI''oo :. !.
I''ilo ;,, '''''0 '"N""'O' anu ~ l'''N =
iio M, S"io'
'i"' "o'9o ho,'''iSI 'i'n.t ''''
o'''or, on 10" "ouio' "''"' ''ie 'i'i'o''
"Vu'U 'I so"' 49,, n,. r
Io"t.'n S'V"' "s ''
NuM"i"' ''r, VI oou'sV' an" D'o,,''S
III NV "0''' '''e' ""''
in'oIFup'e'''
"Gou are worth anything" cried
Hattie, with unnecessary fervor,
"But still you wouldn't steal me-"
said Edward, laughing,
81 couldn't you Know, and the
largc lnlocoh' eyes were f"iSco "P'
PeoilhG'
I'm not so sure of that thought
Edward, unconsciously pressing the
soft little hands he still held between
his own. He bent over her ina gen.
tic, protecting way and whispered.
"Iou are dear little thing, and |
am sure you could do nothing in the
world but what is good and sweet
like youself." And then, what with
the moonlight, which, the made
girl more childlike than ever,
and the wet cyelashes and pretty
Iquiyering mouth that trembled like
q babys, and the two faces being so
close together, Edward kissed little
Hattie, and badc her not to cry any
more, and he would see her put right
in every way.
Hattie wasn't angry. He was Just
llhc nice Dig prother; ouI sllc thIlii'
ed and tromblcd under his kiss, and
she dreamed all night OF fair young
prince with a beautiful turquoise
ring, and he could find no finger that
fitted 1T till he tried 1t on hers-Just
like Cinderella and the grass slipper,
Edward was as good as his word, and
spoke to Helen very seriously about
the accusation she had made against
Miss Thorpe; but that didn't mend
matters, for Helen really believed
that Hattie had stolen the ring, and
was indignant with her cousin for
asserting the contrary A lovers
quarrel was inc result, ana Euw"fo
KEPT 'hc new ring III MS Pocke'' anu
delayeo the Important question nc
had INTENDED 10 put when presenting
IT,
Miss Langley had a scene with
mamma, and insisted that the little
chit of governess, with her make
believe childlike ways, and her de-
ceit and hypocrisy, should be turned
out Of door. but mamma chose to
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-06-15
JOHN w. ENGnIsz,

A ttol'ney at Law,
WILL practice III the Conrts OF Mason,
w Putnam and Jackson counties, and in
the Court Of Appeals OF West Virginia.
Address, Point Pleasant, Mason county,
West Va. Office in the Court House.
dee. ~, iS72-ly.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-06-15
CH1S. Il. HOGG,
Attorney & Counselor at Law

AND SOLICITOR IN CIIANCERY.
DRACTIClS in the Courlsof Mason Put
nam and jackson counties. (OiIcc
with Hon Henry j. Fisher and the cxclu-
sivc uSc of his very valuable law library
and the avals OF his experience in impor-
tnnt and difficult cases. Address Point
Pleasant, Mason County, West Virginia.
dee. lG-ly-ch. jan. '7G.
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TERMS:
Rates Of Advertising

One square (onc inch) one week, -, 81 90
Each additional insertion, ............... so
Fourth Of Column twelve months, 80 90
Hall Column twelve months, ......,... - 90
one Columntwclvc months, ..,....,.. 30 90
Cards not exceeding seven lines, Tyr. 10 90
local Notices Ii cents line Tor one in
sertidn; and special and business notices 10
cents a line for each insertion; but no no
tice inserted for less than one dollar
All AllaJyertisipg for . shorter period than
three months iscOnsidered trnnslsnt e
Al yearly advertisements payable half
yearly in advance.
Transient advertisements must be paid
for in advance.
Legal publications must be paid for, in
all eases, before the delivery ol the certifi-
cate Of publication,
Personal communications, and those rec
ommcndng persons for Office, will be ohNrs-
ed at regular advertising rates.
Marriage and Death notices, not over
five lines, published gratis; all over that
amount at hall advertising rates.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-06-15

fla row of columns is colonnodc,
isn't q row Of lemons u lemonade.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-06-15

Another domestic explosion is i'm
minent in nm Iowa household. One
of the boys accidentally swallowed u
pistol cartridge last week.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-06-15

What is the difference between
person going up stairs and another
looking up stairs? The one stares up
stops, while the other steps up stairs.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-06-15

Why is u mad bull nm animal of n
disposition2 Because he
offers Il horn TO every one he meets.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-06-15


longing for such ari6 3 wear On
her own pretty fing6 be returned
from her quest i!s ,t nifaiItss,
looking Disappointed sayingshe
couldn't find it anys
aYou couldn't .haYe ll'lf looked
the young lady deelaI impatient
.ly, "boeause / know it on the
,dressing.tabIe. a berA quite
well now, and soaSu p, Hattie,
1T wss Just befote land you
were There because b lyessCdymy
haits 5odgains Hat "a lodkNan
the. wfttlpwsslil; it's ssible ]
might Rage LAID i u
Hattie aai4t Ind n 10 a long
time; but she Dam slpoking
more disappSinted re. She
n, ! srtsetf -
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-12-08

The plan of the Democrats in the cant
paign was, by charging their opponents
with corruption and protesting great virtue
themselves, to carry over such number Of
Republicans to their party that, with a
"solid South" and the immense foreign
vote of the North, they should control the
electoral college. The result, however, has
been doubtful with probability that
Hayes has won the race. Therefore, the
Republican electors throughout the coun-
try have been canvassed TO find, if posi-
BILE, one or more of them who could be set
aside. The Democrats had no scrupes in
claiming that so decided a Republican
State as Vermont should have ono Demo-
cratic elector, that by trick Nebraska
should be deprived of her entire electoral
vote and that Colorado should have no voice
in the. election. But these plans for carry
ing the election have proved delusive, and
finally new device, more disreputable
than the previous ones, was proposed. This
was to induce some Republican elector TO
become false to his trust and cast Demo-
cratic vote. The constitution virtually pro-
vides that the people shall vote for Presi-
dent and Vice President through their cleo
tors. These electors, when appointed,
hold the votes of their party in trust and
are bound by every sentiment of honor TO
perform their trust to the letter. Other
Office holders may, during their term of Of
fee, change their political views, but cleo
tosr are chosen for the specific purpose of
declaring the vote of their party. A party
that is capable of carrying State by the
intimidation of its voters will not hesitate
to approach electors of tho other party with
brides, and that worst friend of the Re-
publican party, the Nation, urges it upon
some Republican electors from protested
sense of duty to the country. We believe
every elector has been true to his trust and
that this last device has proved failure.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-12-08

The session of our State Legislature
which CT osed last week, cannot be said TO
have accomplished very extraordinary
amount of work, but at the same time it
must in justice be said that, if it accom-
plished no great good, neither did it per-
nit any serious harm TO the interests of the
State or its people. AS a result Of the pres
ent one term system the body was so large
~ composed of raw and inexperienced ma
terial that nearly month was occupied in
getting settled down to business. The gen.
eral spirit of the session was one of re-
trenchment and economy, and as an out
growth of this the salaries OF most of the
State officers were cut down. The legisla-
ton, however, on the subject of State ex-
penses was by no means as thorough and
searching as we hope to see accomplished
at a future session. 1t is greatly TO be re-
GREETED that nearly all the most important
and necessary public measures were killed
in either one house or the other. The OBJ
vious moral of the session is for the towns
to hereafter select experienced representa-
tives who will be able TO at once set about
| their work, accomplish it and adjourn with
| the least possible expense TO the State.
The measure enacted by the legislature
which seems to attract the most attention is
| the nuisance BILL" which makes every
rum shop of whatever kind nuisance, and
for every conviction the penalty is fine
of from twenty to two hundred dollars or a
fine of twenty dollars and imprisonment
in the county Jail for not less than one
month, or more than three months, in the
discretion of Ike court. The bill also shuts
up every place where liquor is sold, on
conviction, till the owner gives bonds moi
TO continue the traffic and makes him LA
| BILE to a fine of ten dollars for each day in
which he shall occupy such place after con-
viction before giving such bond. This
measure creates much CONSERVATION among
liquor sellers, and in the larger towns
some of them are said to have already clos
ed their places of business.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-12-08
Meeting of Congress.

Congress assembled for the short session,
Monday. In the Senate, the new Senators
from Colorado were sworn. Mr.. Edmunds
of this State submitted resolution order
ing an inquiry into the late elections in GER
tain Southern States. This resolution was
considered at length on Tuesday and final
ly adopted.
The opening of the session of the House
was witnessed by an immense concourso
of spectators. Very few members were alb
sent. The speakers chair was draped in
mourning. There being no presiding Off
Ger, the House was called to order at noon
by Mr.. Adams, its clerk. The Democrats
refused to have the new member from Col
orado sworn in, in revenge, probably, on
tho new State for having gone back on the
party and voted for Hayes. Samuel J..
Randall of Pennsylvania was elected
Speaker. His speech on taking the chair
was characterized by bad temper and bad
taste in abiding to executive usurpaton
in the South. On motion of Mr.. Hewitt Of
New York the House ordered the appoint
ment of three select committees, one of tir-
teen members to proceed TO Louisiana, one
one ofsi members to proceed TO Florida,
and one of nine members TO proceed to
South Carolina, to investigate the action OF
the returning boards.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-12-08

ing which must be specially called for that
purpose. A careful and thorough survey
Of the line has been made, and from this
survey these estimates have been prepared.
The advocates of this measure recommend
that II receive careful consideration, as
they have no doubt ii will they also advise
that action, 50 far as any expenditure OF
money is concerned, may very well he de-
rerred until spring, as work could not DO
advantageously prosecuted previous 10 that
time.
In this connection the subject of fire en-
gines may well be considered, but as the
whole question is embraced in the water
supply, it is probable that no changes will
be recommended. Should the village in
troduce water, any outlay in that direction
would he entirely useless; but If upon de-
liberation II should be decided not TO in
troduce water, more fire apparatus would
he required in the form of steam fire en-
gines and hose, and very large increase
of a water supply for that class Of engines,
to make them Of any use. This would re-
quire an expenditure of ten or twelve thou
sand dollars, probably, and possibly twice
THAI sum.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-12-08
IIIneaa Of COY. FnirIInnks.

Governor Fairbanks is suffering from n
severe illness which at one time last week
threatened to terminate fatally. The afiec-
tion is of bronchial nature, to which he
has been subject, accompanied by swelling
of the throat and by spasmodic structure of
the muscles of the throat, almost approach
ing to lock-jaw. He has only been able to
take beef tea and milk, and that with
such extreme pain, and stoppage of the
passages, that at times it has been feared he
wonld strangle, and surgeon has been in
attendance with instruments, chloroform
and tube to be inserted in the wind-pipe, if
it became necessary. He had a very severe
attack Saturday night, but since that time
has been better, and tbs now hoped that he
may be able TO go home to st. Johnsbury
in course of week.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-12-08

The first feeling on reading tho Presi-
dents message is one of disappointment
because the subject which is uppermost in
every body's mind-the political situation
and the Southern complications-is not
touched upon. 1t is probable, however,
that the President is reserving the whole
matter for special message to be sent in
later when affairs have become somewhat
more settled. 1t was perhaps natural that
in this, his last annual message, the Presi-
dent should make some reference TO tho of
fetal acts ofhis administration, and he does
this in straightforward Independent way,
characteristic of the man. For the most
part the message is a plain and simple
statement of the affairs of the government,
and its general recommendations will COM
mend themselves to the good sense of the
peOple.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-12-08

We briefly stated last week that the DEM
ocratic members of the Legislature refused
TO take their seats in the House with the
Republicans, but withdrew and organized
a separate House. The condition of things
remains substantially the same, the United
States troops having been called in TO pre-
serve the peace. On Tuesday the Legisla-
ture (Republican) in joint assembly count
ed the vote for Governor and Lieutenant
Governor. The counties of Edgefeld and
Laurens were excluded from the count,
and the majority for Gov. Chamberlain
was declared to be over three thousand.
The Legislature then adjourned. The Dem
ocrats still maintain their separate House,
meeting in Carolina Hall, and have gained
three members from the Republican House.
The day passed quietly, but the companies
of armed men still continue TO arrive in
Columbia,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-12-08

appointed messenger TO carry the votes TO
the president of the U. S, Senate. The col
lege refused to hear anything from Al
drich's counsel, and adjourned. Aldrich
submitted the following protest;
To the electors of Vermont; I solemnly
protest against the action of this board In
permitting Henry N. Solace to vote in this
meeting and excluding me from voting in
this electoral college.
AMOS ALDRICn, Elector.
Montpelier, w., Dcccmbcr6, 1916.
Aldrch then asked Nichols to carry bis
vote TO Washington and was refused. lie
then appointed himsolfa messenger to car
ry his own vote, aud signed his own certil-
icate Of votes which was in the common
form, certifying TO one vote for Tilden and
one for Hendricks. Aldrich gave Nichols
notice that he should go to Washington at
the same time he did, and should present
his votes and fight it out In Congress.
His course has doubtless been directed by
Mr.. ridden, as counsel representing the
national democratic committee were at AL
bany, N. Y, in consultation with Aldrich
Tuesday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-12-08
The Observation-Disclosures and FlOrid u
for Hayes.

The counting of the popular vote for
President and Vice President of the United
States for four years from March next,
was finished Tuesday, when the announce
ment was made by the proper officials in
the long-disputed States of Louisiana and
Florida, that the former State has given a
ma jority of 1857 for the Hayes electoral
ticket, and the latter State similar major
ity of $50.
The Louisiana Legislature is Republican
in both branches, and the majority is TWEEN
ty-four on joint ballot. The Congressional
delegation will stand four Republicans to
two Democrats. Two United States Sena-
tors will be elected by the Legislature, one
to fill vacancy, the other to succeed Sen
ator West. The announcement of the re-
suit was received quietly in New Orleans.
The Tiden electors, it is reported, will re-
ceive certificates from McEnery, the 'claim-
ant Governor" and carry the contest TO
Congress. The Hayes eleotor having the
highest number of votes, has a majority of
1867, and the one having the lowest num-
Der has a majority of 3,435.
In Florida, besides carrying the electoral
vote, the Republicans elect their candidate
for governor and both members of Con-
press
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-12-08
Water for BrattIe bOrO.

At the last annual meeting of the village
of Brattleboro il was voted to have an in
vestigation made as to supplying the viii
lage with water. The nearest and best
practicable supply of water, is to be fonnd
by taking Stickney brook, so called. This
is about SIX miles from the village, in
Dummerstou, and the water is largely sup
piled by springs in the side hills and in adj
dition takes the overflow from "Marlboro
North Pond" This pond of itself seems to
be an immense spring Of the very best and
purest wafer, which has never been known
to be affected in any way by our long con-
tinued periods of dry weather. This brook,
from which a supply of water could be pro-
cure ], has been carefully watched during
the past summer, and there has not been at
any time less supply of water than enough
to fill ~ inch pipe constantly, which
would discharge 600 gallons per minute,
$4,000 gallons per hour, $4,000 per day,
over and above all contingencies. This is
providing l73 gallons of water per capita
for the entire village each day, which is
about twice the allowance of our largest
cities. Should the village decide to supply
themselves with water from this source, it
it would probably cost not to exceed $780,
600 to deliver the water in reservoir on
the top of "Hines Hill" so called, and fur
nIsh reservoir for the same of 5000
gallons capacity; with slight additional
expense for the masonry, the capacity of
the reservoir might be largely increased.
The cost of distribution throurh the streets
of the village would be inside of $4,000,
land damages less than $4,000, and contin.
gencies $4,000; making gross expendl-
ture of $4,000. This would furnish all
needful water for village of 10000 inhabi-
tants, and very ample supply always on
hand for the distinguishing of fires. The
reservoir would be about 200 feet higher
than Main St., and with sufficient num-
Der of hydrants properly located, quanti-
ty of water could be poured upon any fire
sufficient to extinguish it very quickly and
to make a serious conhagration simply an
impossbility.
In order TO place il within the power OF
the village to avail themselves of this water
privilege, a bill was carefully prepared,
similar to all such acts for other cities and
towns where water works are in existence,
and the same was passed at the recent ses-
sion OF the legislature of this State, and
will be at the control of the village if the
voters should see fit TO approve it at meet
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-12-08

A BROOKLYN court of justice was recent
ly the scene of as romantic an episode as
may be found inside the covers of novel.
Ella Larrabee, a little girl, the adopted
child of John and Mary Larrabee, a poor,
but worthy couple, was before the court
charged with burglary. The child, tempted
by the sight of n doll and some toys in the
window OF a dwelling house, had gained
access to the house and taken possession of
the coveted playthings. During her exam
ination woman of some 80 years, sitting
among the spectators, watched the child at
tentively, and on the close Of the proceed
ings, stepped forward and claimed the child
burglar as her long lost daughter. Mrs.
Connor, for this was the woman's name,
explained that she had, during the war,
married poor law clerk, and that on the
birth of the little girl they were too poor to
rear her, and the child was placed with u
Mrs. Massey. This woman abandoned the
child, who subsequently was sent 10 pub
lie institution, where she was taken and
adopted by the Larrabees. Mrs. Conner,
on reading the paragraph detailing the
child's burglary, at once surmised that the
girl was none other than her own, for she
had previously learned that people by the
name of LarTabee had adopted her child,
but had never been able to find them.