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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-07-01

gN" ELECTION OF OFFICERs.-Ihe
following officers have been elected by
Mt. Nebo Lodge, No. 81, A. +. II a.
NJ. for the ensuing year Henry {.
Martin, w. NJ; Il. W. Latimer, 5. W.;
Z. |. Lee, Jr., J. W.; j. S. Fleming,
Sec'y.; Jno. l.. Richard, Treas; S. 5.
Smellzer, S. d.; Jno. III. Cookus, j. d.;
J. Il. Keys, Tyler.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-07-01

R1- The closing exercises OF the
Episcopal Female Institute, Winchester,
were held on Thursday night week, and
drew together a large and appreciative
audience. Among the names OF pupils
to whom were awarded Diplomas and
q Gold Medal we tird: Miss Nettie +.
Asloinby, Charlcstown, w. Va; Miss
Annie S. Harrison, Shepherdstown, w.
Va; Miss Nellie NJ. Reynolds, Shep-
herds,own, w. Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-07-01

pa GRADUArE.--Among the list of
Graduates, at the Burkittsyille Female
Seminary, Frederick County, Md, we
notice the name of Miss Emma Hawk
ins, daughter of Rev. ]. Hawkins, re-
Gently Pastor of the Lutheran Church
of this town, and at present near Co
lumbia. South Carolina.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-07-01

The Republican candidate for Presi-
dent, Hayes, must be Reckbridse
man or of Rockbrdse parentage. 1t is
certainly name thoroughly identified
with our history. One thing ii is GER
tain, he visited us during the war in
company with Hunter, who will be re-
membered here as long as the present
generation lives, for his deeds of alroci
~. Hayes was subordinate IN his
commahd-Lsringion Gazette.
pB- We also learn that Mr. John \.
Thomson, OF this County, gave Hayes
complete eussin while allowing his
troops to burn rails and destroy other
property upon his farm, during the war.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-07-01

BSg' DEGREE CoNFEERED.-Among
the degrees conferred by the Universe
ty Of West Va, Morgantown, last week,
we notice that Of Master Of Arts, on
DIR. d. w. Border, of Kearheysville,
The DR.. has our congratulations.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-07-01

GB" BooNsBoRo TURNPIKE ROAD Go.
All persons, in possession of certii-
Gates of stock in the above Company,
who claim to be bona tide holders there
of and entitled to vote the same, but
whose right to do so, is not admitted
by said company, are notified that on
Thursday, the 9th day of July, a. X.
Syester and Geo. Scllcy will meet in
Sharpsburg to hear and determine all
such claims, and all persons interested
are notified to attend and present their
claims.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-07-01

PrEsoNAI--Rev. Campbell Fair, rec
tor of the Protestant Episcopal Church
of the ascension, Lafayette Square, ow-
ing to failing health, has been sJourn-
ing at Old Point Comfort. lie return
ed to Baltimore few weeks since, but
was unable TO continue his laoors, and
in consequence will spend the remain
der of the summer at one ut the VIZ
ginia srrings.-Buh. San of Tuesday.
sg- We learn that the Rev. gentle
man will spend sometime this summer
With his brother-in law, Henry Shep-
herd, Esq, near this town, in recupera-
ting his health.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-07-01
Sbepber0stowm Register.
TY,r noy.s FIRST DOLLAR.

Many years ago, gentleman from
the town of Methren, Mass, while Oh
ayisit TO a prominent merchant in Dos
ton. was asked by the merchant If he
knew of u boy in Me,huen that he could
recommend to work in his store.
\, first the gentleman could think OF
no one, for he knew none but faithful,
homes, boy would suit the thrifty mer-
chant. AT length, however, he called
to mind a boy of excellent character IN
his neighborhood, but feared he would
hardly do, as his parents were very
,,oor, and he had no education or other
advantages TO fit him for such posi-
lion. But the description OF the boys
habits pleased the merchant SO much
that he handed the gentleman a dollar
with which to pay the boys fare TO
BOSTON by stage, and requested him to
send the lad to the city, and ii on per-
Sunal lnterNie" ah s"o"'" "
satisfactory, he would pay his fare back
home again.
The gentleman, as requested, visited
the boys parents, and stating the mer-
chants proposal, advised them to send
The bov for trial. He then gave the
dollar which was sent to pay his fare TO
Boston, and departed. Under similar
circumstances nine,y-nihe out OF every
hundred boys would have said, "now
for 4 good time; never saw city, ana
never rode in IA stage. Oh, there Will
Inc so much to see, and it will be such
lore ride and here is the money to pay
nv fare" Not so with the boy. Put
,iue the money carefully in his pocket
he said to himself This is the first
dollar | ever had, how | wish l could
save it. 1t is only twenty-five miles to
Boston. | can walk there in day.
I'll DO il, and save my dollar.
His mother patched up his clothes as
well as she could, and early the next
,uoruine the little fellow parted at the
door of their humble home, and set out
ON his long tramp to the great city,
which he reached, tired and dusty,
little before sunset. lie soon found the
merchant, who sternly asked, where
have YOU been all day? The stage came
IN two hours ago" The boy thought
he had displeased the merchant at the
outset, and with downcast head and
,ramulous voice he answered, 81 did
not come ON the stage sir. "Did not
come on the stage! What do you mean?
Didn't | send money to pay your fare
The boy thought it was all up with
Linn sure. and amid gathering tears he
managed to reply, "l'm sorry sir-l
lid not mean to offend you. l thought
would walk and save the dollar. L
never had one before" Placing his
hand gently upon the boys head, the
merchant replied: "My little man you
did exactly right. Come home with
mo and get some supper" Then turn
Jug to by-stander he remarked, Il
wouldn't take thousand dollars for
this boy, to-day"
The boy has grown to manhood and
has since become widely known in bust
ness circles. lie is now the owner OF
the extensive mills at Methuen, the
Pember,on mills at Lawrence. bank
;,g house in Boston, and one of the
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-07-01

B6" There are some men in this
world that heaven only knows what
they were made for, unless it was to
poke their noses into other peoples bu-
siness, and talk about them behind their
back, aud then to their face almost eat
them up in protesting friendship.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-07-01

Ia AS We go &c press, we learn that
Tilden received the nomination for
President, on the second ballot, as fol
lows :-Tilden $50, Hendricks 60, AL
len "a, Parker IS, Hancock 80, Bayard
IL, Thurman %; necessary to choice
492; whole number of votes cas-. 73S.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-07-01

EY~ SURGICAL OPERATloN-Not long
since, DR.. Alexander of Duffields, asss
ted by Drs l. S. Tanner, John Rey-
nolds and ID. w. Border, performed
"Chopart's" operation upon negro boy
living upon the farm OF John 7. Hin
kle, Esq. 1t seems that the negro,
whilst walking along the B. Il o. II.
r., was accidentally struck by pass
ing train, crushing his foot in such a
manner that necessitated its removal by
amputation.
BaF- A woman found house that
pleased her, but the back yard didn't
give satisfaction. The fence didn't con-
tain single knot hole, and she said
she wasn't going to break her neck by
climbing on top an old barrel to see
what was going on in the next yard.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-07-01

nag- CuuRCH FEsTIvAI~-Thc mem
bers and friends of Mt Wesley NJ. E.
Church were called together on the
evening of June the l4th, for the pur-
pose of organizing "Church Festival
Association" Rev J. w. Smith was
elected President, J. L. McQuilkln,
Secretary. The order Of business was
.hen brought up and Elisha Snyder was
elected Chief Manager and committee
of arrangements appointed consisting OF
he following named persons: Geo.
Fulk, John w. Daily, w. Lemen; r.
Mix, J. NJ. Byers, DR.. Grove, John
Uollda. The following ladies were ap-
pointed on committees, from three dis
u;cts viz District No. ], Scrabble
Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Grove, Miss Oc-
,ayia Snyder, Mrs. Licklider, Mrs, Z.
Snyder, Mrs. Hollida aud Miss BAIL.
District No. 2, Newtown-Miss Sallie
Daily, Miss Lue Zeigler, Mrs. McQuilkin,
Mrs. Williams, Mrs, Whiting. District
No. 8, Swan Pond-Mrs. l. NJ. Byers,
Mrs. G. Fulk, Miss Haxley, Mrs. Molie
Marshall, Mrs. Williamson aud Mrs,
Wm. Turner The object OF these COM
mi,,ees being to secure provisions and
have the general oversight and man
aoement of the tables. 1t was resolved
10 hold the Festival on the last We'd
nesday in July in the woods of Mr..
Adrian Jones. This will he rare op-
portunity for the friends of the church
and the lovers OF our common christian
i,y to enjoy grand social entertainment.
The grove is one OF the most beautiful
and attractive i'll the county, abundance
of shade and two very large springs Of
water. sufficient for thousand men and
rs many horses The grove lies between
Snyder's Mills =. O., and Billmyer's
MIL Ample provision will be made
for several hundred persons in the way
of a grand dinner and supper. The
ground will also he supplied with all
kinds of refreshments and band of
music. The Sunday School will also
Join in its annual celebration and sever
al strangers are expected to address the
meeting and the Sunday School Choir
TO furnish music for the occasion.
rJ When you see a man trying to clean
a paper collar with piece OF rubber,
you can r.ake up your mind that he has
leen bit by the hard times
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-07-01

sag~ Don't groan over dull times ror
feel disconsolate about the future. Keep
a cheerful countenance, speak encour-
agingly to your neighbors, and pay
your debts as fast as you can. TO lock
up money and refuse to pay bills when
due, is, 20 use mild expression, very
foolish proceeding, and tends more
than anything else to keep up the gen
eral distrust, which is one of the great
causes of the present business stagna-
ton. Let every one pay his debts IS
fast as he can, that is the only way to
make money circulate and business re-
yiye.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-07-01

lzg- The Merccrville Warehouse and
other property, belonging to Samuel
Boyer, on the canal, above town, will
be offered for sale at Hagerstown, on
the 1st of August, by Jonas Speilran
and Ohio Baker, Trustees.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-07-01

Ia WINCHESTER PREsBYrEEI.-Thls
body held an adjourned meeting in
Kent Street Church, Winchester. last
Wednesday and Thursday. Mr.. W,
Creighton Campbell of Gerardstown'
Mr. Littleton E. Scott of Dufields, and
Mr.. John p. Strider of this County were
taken under the care of Presbytery as
candidates for the ministry. After a
satisfactory examination on all necessary
topics Mr.. Strider was licensed to preach
the gospel.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-07-01

G4" ORDINATIoN.-Among the ordi-
nations to the priesthood, at tie Epis-
copal Theological Seminary Of Virginia,
near Alexandria, last week, we notice
that of Rev. H. b. Lee, of Goochland,
Va, and son of E. l. Lee, Esq, of this
TOWN
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-07-01

EG ATTENTION Co. B.-The surviy
ing members of Co. B. are requested to
meet at the Council Room, on Satur-
day evening, July 9Th, at 8 o'clock, for
the purpose OF making arrangements
for their annual reunion in August. A
full attendance is requested.
s@ PERsoNAL.-Mr. Robert Qulg-
ley, son of our old and worthy citizen,
Dr. John Quigley, after an absence OF
twenty three years in California, return
ed last week to see the sold folks at
home" once more. 1t was pleasant
visit after an absence of SO long time,
and many are the changes which have
taken place during that period, in our
midst. Mr. Q. is extensively engaged
in farming in the Gland of gold" He
has held several important offices as
well as being a member Of the Legisla-
ture of that State, on one occasion. Dr.
7. V. S. Quigley, of New Oxford, Pa,
also visited his parental roof, during
this week. They are both looking well.
Their meeting at their old home and
firesiJe, once more, was no donbt a
source Of much rejoicing, both to their
venerable parents as well as themselves,
and which will cause many happy rec
objections in the future. May they all
live long and prosper is our earnest
desire
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-07-01

pS WEST Va. USIvERsIrY.-There
was not quorum Of the University
Regents present at its late Commence
ment, but the four in attendance were
in favor of Hon. Waitman T. Wiley
for President of that institution. The
Faculty are unanimous i'll their recon-
mendation that the institution be opened
TO females on the same condition as 10
males. Their catalogue reports SO in
the college classes this year and 50 in
the Preparatory Department.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-07-01

nJ When ou see a man trying to clean
a paper collar with piece of rubber,
YOU can rake up your mind that he has
lnen hit by the nard times.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-06-17
MR. BLAINN'S ILLNESS.
His Improved Condition.

WASHINGTON, June Il. Mr..
Blaine has steadily improved since
four o'clock yesterday afternoon
The doctors all agree that he will re-
cover and be as strong as before in
mind and body. All the symptoms
are more and more encouraging ev-
cry hour. There is every indication
of returning strength. Mr.. Blaine's
careful manner of living, his strictly
temperate habits and his superior
constitution and excellent physique
are greatly in his favor.
At 1850 r. NJ. the following bulletin
was read at the Capitol, dated Mr..
Blaine's residence, 1850 p. NJ, and
signed by his physicians /:
I'VE can only repeat that all ex-
pectations are being realized. Mr..
Blaine has just taken nourishment,
and wants more than is allowedh him.
Entire group Of symptoms indicate
early and complete recovery"
At three o'clock Mr.. Blaine's con-
dition was considered to be still i'm
proving.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-06-17
BIaine's Letters Again.

WASHINGTON, June 10.-The
Blaine Investigating Committee
met at half-past two to-day, J.. J.
Stewart being present as a witness.
Owing to the absence of Messrs.
Frye and Hale his examination was,
at the request Of Mr.. Blaine, post
poned until Monday.
Mr.. Hunton said he had been di-
rected by the committee to request
the production Of the letters that
were in possession of Mulligan.
Mr.. Blaine said he had not changed
his views, and declined to produce
them for the reason stated.
Mr. Hunton then requested the
production of the memoranda Of
Mulligan which Mr.. Blaine declined
to produce, on the grounds that if
Mulligan had no right to the letters
he had no right to a copy of them.
Mr.. Lawrence said that as the let
tiers had been read in the House, and
but one one of them referred to the
subject before the committee, he
could not agree to the demand Of the
committee.
Mr.. Blaine said If the committee
wo uld request him that letter he
would produce it, as he had hereto
fore offered to, but he would not adj
NIT the right Of the committee to
rummage his private correspondence.
Without pressing the request for
all the letters Mr.. Hunton then re-
quested the production of any mi or
more.
MI. Blaine said that did not alter
the first proposition, fand under the
general assumption Of the right to
call for all, he declined to produce
any of them.
The committee then adjourned to
ten o'clock on Monday.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-06-17

Rev. Vosey Of London has
preached in favor of slavery and
seems to agree with Lowes'll
line,
But liberty's a kind o. thing
That don't agree with niggers,
for he asserts that in freeing them
in Jamaica has sunk them into
savagism, debased them morally,
and in every way injured them.
-Ex.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-06-17
Poor Old Pratt.

He yanked out his greasy handker-
chief and commenced hopping up thn
sweat and tears that were making rutS
through the dirt that adhered to his
stricken face. Mr.. league said: "Old
woman been harryin' ye agin?v He
answered: "EfI wan't tutfer'n rubber
/ should have bean a dead corpse fore
now; burned ef | don't wish Use deaf or
suthin'. I don't get no peace nowhere
/ got ter 60 clear up ter Mount Auburn
ter day and plump up her fust husband
gravestones. She gin me a twofoo4
rule ter measure from her third hus-
bands restin'-place ter Baylie's lot ter
see if there's room huff ter deposit more
remains. Cuss such businessl Itlooks
significant and makes me uneasy. Her
doggoued tongue is frightful. Jaw, jaw,
jaw bout suthin' the whole time. Sat-
urday night she sot her claws inter my
hair, and I'll be blessed if she'd leggo
till Hackett's wife gin her ether.l" And
the old mar drove the stopper in a can
of oysters and went out and slammed the
door. Mr.. league remarked. "Poo5
old Pratt has got himself inter q diff
Guilty, and eff he don't put on immortal
ity and wear a shrowd lesson one year i
am a liar ! kuowed the old woman
fore he married her, and she's a peelsx,
you bet'',-[Boston Courier.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-06-17

However spotless Mulligan may
have been before his purposed
production of Mr.. Blaine's letters,
the fact he had them in possession
and offered to show them the
committee shows very blunts,l per
ception in regard to business mor-
atty. No man of good q 4 acter
could have placed himself III Null
ligan's position. He was the con-
fidential go-between Of Blaine and
Fisher, and as such had 40 right
to make use Of kuowlel sained
in that capacity, to the detriment
of either man. Mr.. Fisher had
told him to destroy the letters,
and supposed that he had done SO;
instead of that, however, he had
kept them and thus committed "A
plain breach of trust such as in any
business transaction would have
called for his immediate dismissal
and disgrace from his position
That he was utterly unworthy OF
Of trust is thus sufficiently proved.
To speak of his good character"
is therefore preposterons The
morals of Mulligan,if generally ar
cepted, would upset al coanden-
tial relations in business, and mako
a clerk a spy and possible informer
and blackmailer AlI. BEaines
method of getting possession Of
Of the letter was Objectionable and
has worked to his detriment ; il
has seemingly if not really placed
him more secured in Mulligan's
power than he was at first, for it
is always open to the witness to
assert hat Blaine has not read all
the letters. None the less on that
account is Mullgan an utterly un-
trustworthy man, not likely again
to occupy any position which inn
plies trustworthiness. People who
employ him do so in the face Of u
bad record, will deserve whatever
embarrassment may come to thern
through his agency.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-06-17
GOING TO KANSAS OH


Take the Atchison, Topeka q Santa
Fe Railroad, the new aud popular Inns
from ATcHrsoN and KANSAS CRY, via
the beautiful Arkansas Valley, to PU-
EBLo, COLORADO SPRINGS, DENVER,
CANON CRY, CUoHARAs, DEL NoRTE,
TRINIDAD, SANTA FE and all points i'm
Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona
Special round trip 90 day tickets to
Denver on sale May 18th, at $50, ta-
king in the famous watering places Oh
the d. g. r. G.. Road. Low emigrant
rates to the San Juan Mines.
PULLMAN PALACE SLEEPING CARS
between the Missouri River aud the
Rocky Mountains without change.
Close connections made at Kansas City
and Atchison in Union Depots. For
maps. time tables and the 'sSan Juan
Guide" address.
T. j. ANDERSON.
Gen. Pass Agt.,
Topeka, KAN.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-06-17

Fight your own battles. Hoe
your own row. Ask no favors of
any one, and you will succeed a
thousand times better than those
who are always ~beseeching some
ones patronage. No one will
help you as you can help yourself,
because no one will be so heartily
interested in your affairs. The
first step will not be such a long
one; carving your own way up
the mountain, you make each one
lead to the other, and stand firm
in that while you chog out another
Men who have made their for
tines are not those who had five
thousand dollars given to start
with, but started fair with a well
earned dollar or two. Men who
by their own exertions acquired
fame, have not been thrust into
popularity by puffs begged or paid
for, or given in friendly spirit.
They have outstretched their
hands and touched the public
heart. Men who win love do their
own wooing, and / never knew
one to fail so signally as one who
had induced his affectionate
grandmamma to speak a good
word for. hin. Whether you work
for fame, for money, for love, or
for anything else, work with your
hands, heart and brain. Say II
will !" and some day you will
conquer. Never let any man have
it to say, i dragged you up.' Too
many friends hurt a man more
than none at all.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-06-17

An old physician retired from prac-
ticc' having had placed in his bands BY
an East India Missionary the formula
Off simple Vegetable Remedy, for the
speedy and pertinent Cure Of Con-
sumptson, Bronchitis, Catarrh, Asthma
and all Throat and Lung Affections, also
a Positiv aad Radical Cure for Nervous
Debility aud all Nervous Complaints,
after having thoroughly tested its won
derful curative powers in thousands Of
cases, feels IL his duty to make known
to his suffering fellows Actuated By
this motive, a q a conscientious desire
to relieve human suffering, be will send
free Of charged to all who desire it, this
recipe, with full directions for prepar-
ing and auccesfully using. Sent by re-
turn mail by addressing with stamp
nam this paper.
DR.. VIC. STEVENS,
Munroe Block, Syracuse, nv.
ian1tf
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-06-17
The Railroad war.

NEW YORK, June 10.-War ON
western bound freight rates has been
inaugurated by the Erie railroad an
nouncing the following reductions
which will take effect on Monday:
First class to Chicago % cents per
100 pounds instead OF rs cents. Sec
ond class, % cents, instead of 20 cts.
Third class, 25 cents, instead of so
cents. Special classes, 16 cents, in
stead of 25cents. 1t is probable that
all the lines to the West will follow
suit.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-06-17
WEST VIRGINIA
N
". Pn.

THE healthtulncss of the locality; the
Il superior facilities for instruction;thp
economical disciplinary and other adj
vantages offered hav. made this i~nstitu-
ton dcservedly popular with those who
desire to accomplish a sound education
under the most favorable circumstances.
N inter Term begins January 9Th /;
Spring lerm begins March 18th.
r catalogue and fuller information,
address any one of the Regents or of the
Faculty.
JOHN W SCOTT, D. D., L.. L. D.,
Acting President.
Jah. 25,tf
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-06-17

WASHINGTON, June 10.-The
House Committee on Indian affairs
have agreed to report, with a recon-
mendation that it pass, the resolu-
tion recently introduced by Mr.,
Steele, of Wyoming, declaring all the
territory north of the North Platt
river and east Of the summit of the
Big Horn mountains, known as the
Black Hills country, to be open for
exploration and settlement.