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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-05-18
OUR WAsEETNGT0N LETTER.

WASHINGTON, Alay ~, 1915.
THE KEW REPUBLICAN REFORM CLUB
in New York, it is now suggested,
means 4 strong effort to reform with
in the lines, by pushing William NJ.
Eyarts for the Presidency mt Cincin-
natl. He is said to have strong
personal backing, and to be regard
ed with favor by some of the Conk-
ling men of New York, as one who
has fewer personal political animosi-
ties to contend with than any man
in their State, and as about Che only
one, in fact, with whom they can
hope to win its electoral vote. The
political consultation invited by
Messrs. Schurz, Bryant and Woolsey
is thought to have this object in view,
also. Such nomination at Cincin-
natl would be great concession to
Conservative sentiment, William
NJ. Evarts not only defended Andrew
johnson against impeachment, but
accepted the office of Attorney Gen
eral at his hand afterwards; and, al
though, nominally a Republican, he
opposed the unconstitutional meas
ures Of that party, such as the Force
bill and Ku-Klux bill, and took open
ground against Grants Louisiana
usurpation. He will be too bitter a
pill for the straightouts to swallow,
and they will not take him to please
the "respcctables." This will throw
the latter gentlemen at least back
upon their ultimate determination,
which is, to take the best man for
reform, regardless of party; in which
event they will probably go for Til
den, of New York, whose chances of
the Democratic nomination are con-
coded here, on all Hands, to have vast
ly improved within the past six
weeks, and are still improving,
SPEAKER KERR.
The election Of Hon. NJ C. Kerr to
the Speakership, Notwithstanding
evil prophecies, proved a wise choice.
1t was the recognition by his party
of personal purity and integrity of
character, which marked new and
important era in the selection of
leaders. We are panied, therefore,
to report even rumor Of his resig.
nation. Yet there seem strong
grounds for this belief Some time
ago he asked for and was granted by
the house, a ten days leave of absence,
on the score Of i'll health. He has
since tologr0phed to Speaker bro TEN,
5. $. Cox, desiring an extension of
the leave, on the same ground. 1t
seems, now, that he has been urged
by his physicians to rosign the Speak
er's chair, as the only means, if there
be any, Of regaining his health
This fact has not been officially an
nouncel; but it is expected That il
will be when the House gets bnck
from the Centennial jamborcc in
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There is another objection we make
to Mr. Mathews, as candidate now
before the people for the office of Gov.
ernor, and one that the delegates at
Charleston, if they desire their tick
ct to be successful, must uotoverlook,
That is the question of public oduca.
ton.
1t lisa well established fact, that
there is no county in this State, more
hostile to our free schools than Green
brier. In the town of Lewisburg,
the home of Mr., Mathews, n bitter
hostility still exists among the citi-
zens against the introduction of free
education, and we verify believe, had
it not been for the reduced circum-
stances of many of the citizens OF
this town, no respectable family
would patronizc 4 public school,
Eleyen-twelfths of the heavy tax
payers of that county are naturally
opposed to free schools at their cost,
and is it possible that Mr.. Mathews
identified with these people in inter
est, in social relationship, would feel
and think otherwise than they2
The people of this State will new
or vote for n man tainted even by a
suspicion, that is adverse to our pub
lie schools,
How does the case stand with Mr..
Eastman? He is a gentleman in the
true sense of the word; accomplished
but unprctending; popular with his
people, but no demagoguc; a true and
sterling democrat, but no politician;
devoted to the management of his
extensive farm, he is esteemed forhis
enterprise and modest BEHAVIOR he
is man of the people,
His record during his Senatorial
term of office, proves that he is a
man of profound and impartial iudg-
mcnt, always alive to the interests of
his constituents, and the good Of the
noonlc of his State
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Democratic and Conservative
County Convention.

At a meeting OF the Democratic and Con.
sentative County Executive Committee
held at the Court House, March eth, 1876,
for the purpose OF fixing upon a time ior
halding 81 County Convention for the pur,
pose OF appointing Delegates to represent
Mason county in the State and Congress-
ional Conventions, have fixed upon the
Goth day of May at Point Pleasant,
and would request the Democratic and
Conservative voters OF the various Districts
to meet at their usual places Tor holding
said District meetings, on ThMSrdIy,
May 18th, and appoint Delegates. 1t is
the earnest wish OF the Committee that a
large and full delegation should be appoin-
ted to attend upon said Convention. The
Committee have concluded to take no &C.
ton at this time in regard to calling a con,
vcntion to nominate County officers, but
will leave this to the Convention OF the
18th of May, to decide.
J. =. r. B. SMITH,
w. p. l.. NEALE,
j. II. COUCH, JR.,
PETER DARNELL,
G. W. MAUPIN,
County Dem. EX Committee.
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Democratic and Conservative
State Convention.

UlHE DEMOCRATIC AND CONSERVA-
| TIVE party OF West Virginia, are re-
quested to appoint delegates to meet in the
city Of Charleston, on Thursday, the
Sih day Of June, at 10 o'clock A. NJ,
for the purpose Of nominating candidates
for the Offices OF Governor, Auditor Treas
urer, Attorney General, State Supcrintend-
ent Of Free Schools, and three Judges OF
the Court Of Appeals, Also fOr the pur-
pose Of appointing two Delegates from each
Congressional district OF the State, and four
Delegates from the State at large, to repre-
sent West Virginia in the Democratic Ma
tioAal Convention, TO be held in ST. Louis
on the 27th day Of June, for the nomina-
ton Of candidates for President and Vice
President Of the United States, the selec-
ton OF an Electoral Ticket, and the trans
action OF such other proper business as
may come before the said Convention.
All Democratic and Conservative voters
OF the State, without regard to past politi-
cal differences, who are opposed TO politi-
cal corruption in high places, are cordially
invited to participate in the meetings call
ed to appoint said Delegates.
ALIEN. CAMPBELL, Chairman.
j. w. GALLAIIER Sec'y.
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To the Democratic and COnserV
utiye Voters OF Lewis District.

We are authorized to announce
that a meeting Of the Democratic and
Conservative voters Of Lewis District,
for the appointment Of Delegates to
the County Convention, will be held
at the Court House at 2 o'clock p, m,
Thursday, May 18th. Let all the
party voters of this District be in
attendance. This is more important
to the voter than the County Con
ycntion; for it is in this primary
meeting that you can protect your
RIGHTS. Then come.
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Mr.. Edit0r.

lir, Editor
In reading the announcements Of
candidates for Offices, | see my wor,
thy friend Rankin Wiley, Jr., has
announced himself as a candidate for
the Office of Prosecuting Attorney,
subject to the preference of the Dem
ocratic Convention of this county,
In reference to Mr. Wiley's fitness for
this office, | have this to say; That
he is young man who combines in
tegrity, with all the other qualities
which render him capabloof dischar-
ging the duties of the office, with
credit to himself and satisfaction to
the people, l trust the Convention
will give his claims to the office for
which he is a candidate, their dcsor-
we'd consideration, 81 \ 81
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industrial and fine arts, and in liter
ature, science and philosophy, rs well
as in the great business Of agricul-
ture and Of commerce,
That we may the more thoroughly
appreciate the excellencics and def
ciencies of our achievements, and
also give emphatic expression to our
earnest desire to cultivate the friend
ship Of our fellow members Of this
great family Of nations, the enlight-
ened agricultural, commercial and
manufacturing people Of the world
have been invited to send hither cor
responding specimens of their skill
to exhibit ON equal terms in friendly
competition with our own. To this
invitation they have generously re-
sponded for so doing We render them
our hearty thanks,
The beauty and utility of the con-
tributions will this day be submitted
to your inspection by the managers
of this Exhibition. We are glad to
know that view of specimens of
the skill of all nations will afford to
you unalloyed pleasure, Us well as
yield to you Il valuable practical
knowledge of so many Of the remark
able results of the wonderful skill
existing in enlightened communities
One hundred years ago our coun-
try was newand but partially settled.
Our necessities have compelled us to
chiefly expcud our means and time
in telling forests, sabduing prairies,
building dwellings, factories, ships,
docks, warehouses roads, canals, ma
chinery, etc, etc. Most of our schools,
churches, libraries and asylums have
been established within an hundred
years. Burthened by these great
primal works of necessity, which
could not be delayed, we yet have
done what this Exhibition will show
in the direction of riyaling oldorand
more advanced nations in law, medi-
cine and theology, in science, litera-
turc, philosophy and the fine arts
Whilst proud of what we have done,
we regret that we have not done
more. Our achievements have been
great enough, however, to make it
easy for our people to acknowledge
superior merit wherever found.
And now, fellow-citizens, ! hope a
careful examination of what is about
to be exhibited to you will not only
inspire you with II profound respect
for the skill and taste Of our friends
from other nations, but also satisfy
you with the attainments made by
our own people during the past one
hundred years. | invoke your gen
0rous cooperation with the worthy
commissioners to secure Il brilliant
success to this International Exhibi-
ton, and to make the stay Of our for
cign visitors-to whom we extend n
hearty welcome-both profitable and
pleasant to them.
declare the International Exhi-
bition now open.
BY night the illuminated streets
drew down their crowded aisles, the
residents and visitors by thousands,
who joined q Roman Carnival in the
| Quaker city. | would like to dAs-
cribo more fully the proceedings, but
| am tired and wearied with my
days pleasures, and must close.
Yours, truly,
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Democratic and Conservative
Convention for the3d Congress-
iOnal District.

Pursuant to previous notice, a meeting
Of the Democratic Executive Committee,
for the Sd Congressional District, was held
at the Hale House in the city OF Charleston,
on Thursday, April 9th 1876. On motion,
the following resolution was adopted:
Resolrcd, That Convention for the pur.
pose OF nominating Democratic candidate
to represent the Sd Congressional District
in the House OF Representatives OF the 18TH
Congress OF the United States, be called to
meet in the city OF Charleston, on Wednes.
day, August 8, 1875.
In accordance with the action OF said
Committee, the Democratic and Conserva,
tive voters OF the Sd Congressional District
are requested to meet and select delegates
to represent them in the Convention to be
held for the purpose and at the time and
place Aforesaid.
c. P. SNYDER Chm.
]. NJ. Rowan, Scc'y.
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J ! NJ
70 the State COHycn!;On-LO02.
Before You leap.
Y ours, truly,

- y = Wv A-N'NA
Mr., Editor
The friends of Hon. Mr.. Mathews
lave apparcntly exhausted their bud
get of argument in favor of his re-
ceiying the nomination for Governor,
at the approaching Convention, at
Charleston on the Sth of June next
Everything that could be said in
his favor, has been said, and while
we willingly accord to this gentle
man every trait of character that
his most sanguine friends have put
forth to the public in his behalf, yet
there are graver,dccper and more mo-
mcntous considerations, that should
influence intelligent citizens in their
selection of a candidate for the Chief
Magistrate of the State, than the
mere negative qualifications of pro-
fcssional rank, social influence and
party affiliations.
While much stress should be Civ
en-, in these days of deep political
corruption, by the leodersof the Dem
ocratic party, in the selection of men
of pure social uprightness, of tenn
perate and moral sympathies. Care
should also be taken, thai our stand
ard bearers be men, identified with
the masses of the people, who think
and feel with the people, who believe
that the sweat of labor, so far from
degrading, eleyatcs the man and
makes honest industry the best, the
truest and safest way to happiness.
OF the two candidates now before
the people, for the nomination of
Governor, the Hon. P. c. Eastman
comes the nearer to the measure of
adaptation for this, the highest gift
within the reach of the people,
His manner of life has not been
exclusive like his opponent. With
Mr., Eastman there have never been
select, privileged classes; while sup
porting in his every day walk the
highest attributes of a gentleman, he
has ever been willing to recognize in
every honest man, a fcllow-citizon of
equal rank and equal privileges,
Can the same be said of Mr..
Matthew'S Ask the peoplcof his ma
tive town, and they will answer you
in tones of regret, that his manners
have been ropulsiye, his habits of
thought and action so unlike his ac-
quaintances, that he has been aristo-
craticolly exclusive, SO that his SYM
pathios have never been with tho
people. He is n politician by pro-
iession, and hence his promises at
this time to aid popular progress,
should be received with due caution,
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II is said that Grant hates a news.
paper Babcock, shoppord, Har-
rington, Conkling and Harlan also
hate the press, Why should not
these men hate journalism? As the
criminal enters the portals of the
prison to which he is assigned for a
term of years for his crimes, he hates
courts and iurics for they bring him
ojnstico, The press has done more
to expose the pilfcring and wrong
doing Of the parties above named
than any other means,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-05-18
From, Philadelphia.
PHILADELPHIA, April IT,

Yesterday was the grand opening
day of the Centennial, and it created
a great deal Of excitement in the
city. The city was aliyeand showed
they intended making it one long to
be remembered. Millions of flags OF
our own and other nations were fly
ing. | believe there is not a city in
the United States more patriotic
than Philadelphia.
Bands heading the parade Of the
well-drilled military, were to be seen
and heard on nearly every principle
street.
At daylight, noon and sunset, the
bells were Ginning, and the whistles
blowing. Long before the ceremo-
MES commenced thousands upon
thousands of people were thronging
the streets, crowding the cars and all
the public conyeyances, on their way
totAe grounds.
Shortly after 8 o'clock, both the
platforms erected between the Main
Building and the Art Gallery, were
half filed with dignatarios of the
land, and the Thomas Orchestra and
the Centennial Chorus.
BY ten o'clock there was scarcely
breathingroom on either stand. The
entire number of persons occupying
these stands were estimated at six
thousand,
On the McAdimizcd terrace imme,
diately in front OF the Memorial Hall
the representatives of the press were
huddlcd together, as thick as could
be.
Along Republican Avenue to the
East and the West, surgod an
ocean of human beings, which before
the close swelled to nearly Il quarter
of million.
The invited guests entered the
Main Building at the west end and
passed through its northern main
doors, and thence across Republican
Avenue through a passage lined with
Marines and Military, to the Grand
stand.
There was a most conspicuous lack
of enthusiasm in therccoption of the
distinguished visitors from foreign
nations as they arrived and passed
along to the Grand Stand. Among
those who received the greatest ap.
plause, as they appeared, were Dom
Pedro, IL Emperor of Brazil and the
Empress. The arrival Of the Impc,
rial pair was horalded all along the
passagc-way, the Orchestra playing
the National air of Brazil at the
time. The Emperor was dressed il
Il plain suit of black with a silk hal
and wore no decoration of any kind
The Empress wore rich lavender
silk en- truiac, with satin bonnet and
delicate lace shawl. The Royal pail
with their suite in full uniform, re.
pcatcdly acknowledged their ap.
probation of the welcome rendered
them, by bowling to the cheering
multitude, the Emperor occasionally
removing his hat; and finally after
ascending the platform, faced around
and with the utmost grace modcstly
saluted the assemblago.
With his wife, he was then con-
Quoted to seat in the center of the
platform, Immediately to the right
of the chair provided for President
Grant.
After prayer by Bishop Simpson,
the following Centennial Hymn was
sung by the Grand Chorus. 1t was
written by John G. Whittier and
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RrDubIiean Slate Convention.

COlOred brethren oil the state, anu
McFaden, of Moundsville, seconded
the nomination. j. w. Burdett of
Taylor nominated A. w, Campbell,
of Wheeling for the same place
Thompson, who had become some
what disguised with the drift Of affairs
and in spite OF several warning jerks
at his coat tail, he pulled down his
vest and demanded vigorously that
Mr.. Campbell's name should be with
drawn, protesting that it was a burn
ing shame that Il gentleman Of Mr..
Campbell's high intellectual, physi-
cal, and moral attainments, should
be pittcd against a colored individual,
Mr.. Burdett was disposed to insist on
his nomination, but John S. Garlic,
of Harrison, andothers, come to the
rescue, and Mr.. Campbells name was
finally withdrawn. The vote of the
Convention was then cast for Mr..
Simmons, as well as other delegates,
/ by the Secretary, and he was declar-
ed elected appearing simultaneously
with the announcement in the Con
vention, smiling profusely and shak-
hands in every direction.
A BosBsHELL--The resolutions
were received with moderate enthus-
iasm by the Bristow and Hayes men,
but the fever died out rapidly VIXEN
Judge Harrison, of Clarksburg, moved
to amend the last resolution, by de-
claring James G. Blaine the first
choice of the Republicans of West
Virginia for the Office of President
Then hubbub commenced. Cow
den, of Wheeling, opposed it, urg-
ing that it was a virtual instruction
for Blaine, to the delegation, and cir
cumstances might arise which would
render such instruction inadyisable.
Willard, of Mason, and alternate, and
level-headed and forcible speaker,
urged that the amendment stated an
untruth. Harrison claimed its YER
| ity. Dawson, of Kingwood, thought
| the Bristow and Hayes men were be-
ing crowded to the wall, and limited
at u revolt against it. Thompson
said as far as Ohio county was con
cerned the statement of the amend,
ment was false. After a running
fight of an hour, in which Garlic,
Cole, Major Moore, andothers support,
ca the amendment, ana caldwell II
0F II, | =, o'''ei' SPoNo "g"I''S' IL
nc Ioi'owins arc 'i'o pv'os"'cS
sei''''" ~ '''0 Oi'''i''''"'' No''o''''
'oi,' ~ ~
F; NV 6 D i,torr dt n sV5 ImiiioG
Hon, ", r, Wiltey, of Second Dist
Gen. Geo. w, Brown, alternate.
Col. J. w. Davis, of Third Dist
Richard Burke, Esq. alternate.
Prof. w. r. Simmons, (ncgro) OF
First Dist.
Enthusiastically, e. Stevenson
y. Golf, Jr. Ahernytvs unsuPPfivtt.
Second--Col. John f. Schley, d.
W. 7. Moore, Esq. Alternates, b. S
TroXell, Capt. a. NJ. Poundstone,
Third-Capt. Il. d. Ramsdell, Eu-
gene Dana, Altenares, A. I. Tay'
Tor, d. II. Willard.
In this Delegation the Bristow mon
wnro nlowadrnder Tho convartion
w. ~ " 49, - So ~N'' y -
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Mr. High, Of Hampshire County,
h2s a colt which stood IS hands high
when loalcd. Jack is the progcnitor
Of his highnoas,
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A ticket composed of Tildon and
Thurman would be the most power.
full in America, if tho ambition of
friends could make the necessary
concessions. 1t is clear that New
York, with her FIVE millions of peo-
pie, is indispcnsably necessary to q
Democratic victory, and if Ohio
should aid with Thurman, or Mis-.
souri, with Broadhead, for second
place, the nomination would strike
terror into the disorganizod ranks Of
the Republicans,-Couricr Journal,
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"Bill" Allen is looming up as the
coming man for president, He pos
scsscs honesty and ability in an emf,
nent degree and would give general
satisfaction to the whole country,
He would form u nucleus around
which all could rally.
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a Raleigh county correspondent of
the Huntington ldrctiser has this to
say in regard to Mr. Eastman: "rhe
prevailing sentiment on the Gubor-
Material race is strongly in favor of
Pr Eastham-wo want man who
knows the wants, and understands
the needs Of the laboring classes"
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The Centennial managers have
decided not to keep the Exhibition
open on Sundays, Asmost people go
TO church to sec, or be seen, why
don't the corporations close the
churches on Sundays
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The State Journal says; "lIon, P
c. Eastman, of Mason county seems
to occupy the most prominent posi-
ton for Gubcrnatorial honors on the
Democratic ticket. From the tone of
the papers we are led to believe he
will be their man."
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Bishop Kahn will assist at the dcd.
ication Of the Baltimore Cathedral on
the 18th inst,
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-01-25
SCANDAL--lIONGERS.

Do yon hear the scandal. mougers
Passing by,
Breathing poison in whisper,
Moving cautiously and SLOW,
Smiling swcctly as they 60,
Never noisy-gliding smoothly like n snake {;
Slipping here and slipping there,
Through the meadow fresh and fair
Leaving subtle slime and pois' Il in their wake.
Saw you not the scandalomongcr
As he sat,
Beanring brightly meath the roses
In her hat?
In her dainty gloves and dress,
Nngel-like and nothing less
Seemed she-casting smiles and pleasing
words about.
Once she shrugged and shook her head, =,
Raised her eyes and nothing said
When you spoke friends, and yet left it a
doubt.
Did you hear the scanlal-monger
At the ball,
Through the music, rhythm, beauty,
Light and all
Moving here and moving there,
With "a whisper light as air,
Ctstiug shadows on a sister woman's fame
Just whisper, word, or glance,
Al she tl.nted through the dance
And the world is busy with n spotless name.
You will find the scandal-mongers
Everywhere
Sometimes men, but often women,
Young and fair,
Yet their tongues drop foulest slime,
And they spend their leisure time
Casting mud on those who climb by work
and worth.
Shun them, shun them a. You co.
Shun them, whether high or low
They are but the cursed s,,pcuts of the
earth.