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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1876-12-14

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the arts, sciences and mechanical skill made
in single century, and demonstrated thats we.
are but little behind older nations y any ,one
branch, while in some wescarcely have rlyal.
It has served, too, not only 70 bring people
and the products Of skill and labor from all
parts Of the world together, but IN bringing
together people from all sections OF our ON. own
country, which must prove great penens IN
the information Of the country :tstl, y nag peen
suggested BY scientists interested CO. ~ ana CON
nected with The Smithsonian Institution, 10 9
Communication herewith enclosed, that fhe
government exhibit be removed 70 the Capl-
tai and q suitable building be erected Or pur-
chased for its accommodation as permanent
exhibition. earnestly recommend this, and
believing that Congress would so endorse this
view, I directed that all government exhibits
at the Centennial Exhibition should remain
where they are, except such as might be IN,
tjured BY remaining in q building not intended
as protection in Indictment weather, or such
as may be, wanted BY the department furnish
ing them, until the question Of permanent
exhibition is acted on. Although the money
app. p.opriated BY Congress 70 enable the the partl-
cipation of the several executive departments
in the International Exhibition q z. IoIe, was
not sufficient to carry out the 5unoertaKing 70
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1876-12-14
THE CENTENNIAL.

The International Exhibition held in Phil.
adelphia this year, in commemorationn n Of the
one hundredth anniversary Of American Inde.
Penldence, has proven q great success, and Will.
no doubt be of enduring advantage to tie,
e299try. 1t has shown the great progress In
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1876-12-14

The country was laboring under an enor-
nous debt contracted in the suppression Of
the rebellion, and taxation was so oppressive
as to discourage production. Another danger
also threatened ns-a foreign war. The last
difficulty had to be adjusted, and was adjusted
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1876-12-14

StISSllcuG W ulo lCGtClo loi uiuS obA
to add to the excitement another letter, in the
same pale-yelow style of envelope, addressed
in the same familiar chirography, was tossed
with hundreds of others to the distributor s
table, where it came to light. Fifty letters
were addressed to &C. B. r." each of which
stated that they had important information
concerning Maria H. Russell !; but before
many of them we're mailed it leaked out that
the personal was put in the papers by one of
the clerks, who hoped to reach in advance of
his fellows clue to the mystery. But moth
ing satisfactory resulted from the personal.
Several Maria Russells turned up to answer
it, and we're very much disgusted TO find that
they weren't the person wanted but it brought
no clue to the curious old lady and her curious
correspondent.
Four, FIVE, six years went by, and each
month brought as regularly as the month came
around a letter for Maria H. Russell. The
reverence with which these letters we're treat.
ed was new feature in the post-office depart
ment. 1t was satisfaction even to handle
them and feel of the thin, limpsy inclosure,
and with what agony of interest they were ad-
vertised. and finally sent away to the Dead
Letter office each thirty days, to be deposited
with the others just like them that had gone
before. .....-
One day, nearly two years ago, clerk in
the post-of6ce told friend who was connected
with newspaper of the circumstances, and a
brief statement of facts was published. The
paragraph was widely auoted-repubished in
almost every paper in the United States.
And with this publication the letters stopped
coming. The last one was postmarked March
4, 1875. 1t is thought that the mysterious
correspondent saw the paragraph, and knew
in that way Maria Russell vas dead-for she
must be dead, or she would have called for
her letters in the years that had gone since she
got the last. 1,.--.... .. z,.&r.,,,ts.cez
BUTT may be asked why the unknown cor:
respondent dosen't send to the Dead Of
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| United States upon this question, and that the
practice now adopted is entirely unsatisfac-
tory. '''H
The report of the Secretary of War shows
that the army has been actively employed du-
ring the year, in subduing, at the request of
the Indian bureau, certain wild bands of the
Sioux Indian nation, and in preserving the
peace at the South during the election. The
commission constituted under the act Of July
"a, 1878, to consider the report on the "whole
subject of reform and re. reorganization of the
army" met in August last, and collected
large mass of statistics and opinions bearing
on the subject before it. These are now under
consideration, and their report is progressing.
I am advised, though, by the president of the
comply with the clause of the act requiring
the report to be presented through nae to Con-
gress on the first day of this session, as there
has not yet been time for that mature delibe-
ration which the Importance of the subject
demands. Therefore, I ask that the time of
making the report be extended to the 29th of
January, 1877.
In accordance with the resolution of Au-
gust 18th, 1875, the army regulations prepared
under the act of March 1st, 1875, have not
been promul gated, but are held until after the
report of the above mentioned commission
shall have been received and acted on. By
the act of August 10Th, 1875, the cavalry
force of the army was increased BY $500 men,
with the proviso that they should be discharg;,
ed on the expiration of hostilities. gJR d
this authority the cavalry regiments bic In r
Strengthened, and portion Of thgaged du. p
in the field, pursuing the reaes Of the war a
dians, with whom they 5n the basis of the Il
ring the summer. flied by law, and their ri
department arnown by years ofexperience. Il
number Of the purpose, on the part of the b.
requiydicers, to provide for all continpen. al
e,.aat may arise during the time for which
ie estimates are made. Exclusive of enpi.
GERS, the estimates presented in accordance aff aff
ith the acts Of Congress calling for SURVEYS 81
I'd estimates Improvements at various 10 n
'lities are about millions in excess of the n
for the years s74-75 and 1875 ed
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-08-05
l. d d X Ii l. X T. !
LOOK HERE!
BARGAINS! BARGAINS /!

7 HAVE just received large stock Of
i Furniture purchased for cash. am able
to sell TO suit the times. Having been
forced to obtain larger WareroOms, | may
now be found next door TO Barnhart'S
Book Store. SO come along with your
cash if You want to save money. Have in
stock a large number of Chamber Suits
ranging from $40 also Parlor Suits; So
fas from So upward; Center Tables from
$3.50 upward; Marble Top Center Tables
from $50 up; Parlor Chairs per set $500
mp; Rockers of all styles from 81 up.
DINING ROOM FURNITURE.
Dining Tables from $3.50 up; Extension
Dining Tables $500 up; Chairs per set
$50 up Safes from $500 up; Sidcboards
from $500 up; Bedsteads of all styles and
prices from 81 90 up; Wardrobcs from Sl2
up; Washstands 1915 up; Towelracks from
80 cts. up: Hat racks from 81 90 up; Camp
Chairs, Cradles, Cribs, Trundle Beds, and
in fact everything which may be wanted
in the furniture line; also Childrcn's
Carriages, Doll Carriages. Boys Wagons,
Hobby Horses, ParlOr Brackets, &c.
NJ. j. LATIMER.
Doc. Is. 1875. IF
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5bepb:rSstuwn Register,
Il PUBLISHED WEEKLY

mt 81, SO per annum in advance, or If paid
within two months after the date of SUB,
scriptien; if MT paid within two months
90 will I've charged. These terms Will he
strictly adhered 10.
ADVERTISEMENTS Of one inch or less, for
three Insertions or less 81 80, and % cents
Der zach for each additional insertion.
Larger ones in the same proportion. Inc
space Of one inch will constitute square.
A liberal deduction will be made from
the above rates. on yearly advertisements.
III the number of insertions be not mark
ed on the advertisement, when sent IN, III
will be published and charged according
1y. -, , ,..;,,,
neatness and dispatch.
All Job Work and Advertisements must
he maid for when handed in.
To avoid any misunderstanding on the
mart of the Annual Advertisers, it Is proper
to state DISTINCTLY that their privilege
only extends TO their own Immediate BUSH
ness. Real Estate, Legal and all other
advertisements sent by them to be an addi
tional charge, and no variation.
No paper discontinued until all arrear.
ages arc paid up, unless at the option OF
the editor.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-08-05
FINE STATIONERY.

THE Ladies English Note, the Lancet,
L the Laureat, the Edinburg and the
Bazaar, Papeteries, these papers are deli
cately tintod and put in boxes. have
also a full stock of plain white Note, Let
ter. Legal and Foolscap Paper on hand to
which ! invite the public trade. Call and
examine my late styles of Paper; take
Measure in showing them.
JAS. E. BARNHART.
Sept. Is, 1875. u
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D. w. TIMBERLAKE,
MARTINSBURG, w. VA,

MARTINSBURG, w. VA,
DESIRES to inform the people of Jeffer-
son County that he is selling Dry Goods
Carpets, Oil Cloths, Notions, &C., cheaper
than any other house in Martinsburg, and
in addition to this will give you dis
count of per cent OH all cash purchases
of So and upwards, Oh presentation ofour
following "price lists" =
Good Brown and Bleached Muslins .
cents; Al do. IA cts. CalicOes ), G., rs,
cents; Dress Goods from 10 cents up;
White Pocket Handkerchief - l-2 cents
up; Swiss Muslins II 1-2 cents up; Best
Colored Cambricks 8 cents; Drilling 10
cents Kentucky Jeans II l-2 cents; Cling
hams Scents; Ticking u ID cents; Crash
cents; Curtain Lace 20 cents; Ladies
Corscts 40 cents; Handkerchicfs 5 cents;
Letter Paper 10 cents per quire; Enve-
lopes scents; Ladies' Stamped Skirts so
cents; Ladies' and Gents Gauze Shirts 40
cents; Best Machine Thread 20 cents per
dozen, or cents apiece; Buttons 5 cents
gross, and all other goods in tho same pro-
portion. Double width Alpacas % cents
and up.
\ large assortment of Cassimeres,
Cloths, Cottonades and Linens, for Mems
and Boys wear.
Please call and see us when you visit
our city.
d. W. TIMBERLAKE
May 30, 1876. If
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Straw Hats.

HATS AND CAPS Of all kinds.
MISSES BONNErS of different styles.
Tobacco and Cigars, Pipes, &c.
Large quantity of button Caters.
Carpet sacks and gloves of every de-
scription.
Hosiery of every description.
Bustles Tor the Ladies, Umbrellas,
Knitting Cotton, Paper Collars and Neck
Ties.
Corsets for the ladies.
Overhalls and Shirts.
Spool Cotton and Thread Of all kinds,
and Il thousand other articles not mention
ed.
Thankful for the patronage heretofore
extended to me, invite a liberal share in
the future.
What you don't see, ask for-at Head
Quarters of the Shenandoah Valley Rail-
road Store-on reasonable terms.
Store OH MOulder's Corner.
|. W. CHAPLINE.
April % If
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DIR. D. w. JONES',

DIR. D. W. JONES,
No II West Burke Street. opposite the
NJ. l.. Church,
MARTINSBURG, w. VA,
d ETURNS thanks to I'll" many citizens
IL of Martinsburg and surrounding coun-
try, for past patronage, and thankful for
Il continuance OF the same in future. l. it
not sufficient evidence Ia the afflicted from
the many wonderful cures performed by
DIR. JONES within the past seven years In
Martinsburg AMI elsewhere, after all cure
had been dispaired Off Untold numbers
now living in this city can testify, that
they were cured after all other means had
failed. Take particular notice oithc many
small children annually saved by the
treatment of DR.. Jones after they had been
given over To die.
BEWARE OF FALSE RUMORS WHICH
SO OFTEN HAS BEEN THE CASE.
DR. JONES was student for nearly five
years under regular Physician, and has
attended the same Kind Of Medical Lee
lures, and graduated in irregular Charter
ed Medical College u any one would do
to become scientific Physician. Dir.
JONES has had a practice NJ the bedside for
four years in the different Hospitals Ofthc
large cities, which enables him tO give
fun satisfaction To those afflicted in all
durable diseases. Dr.. Jones gives special
attention To all classes of Chronic diseases,
no matter of how long standing they have
been, such as
RHEUMATISM, DYSPEPSIA,
COSTIVENESS,
PAIN IN THE HEAD AND BACK,
Dimncss OF Sight, Ringing in the Ears,
Pain in the Breast, Liver and Lungs, Kid
neys and Bladder, Hips and joints, Loss
of Memory, Palpitation of the Heart, af-
fectionS of the Throat, SCrOiula, Pimples
OH the Face, and all other affections Of the
human body. The DoCroR's treatment for
the Nervous system j. magic, aud will
soon invigOrate cnfreblcd Males and Fc-
males To health aud stength. Let the AZ
tiictcd bear in mind that the DoCroR'S
treatment is purely vegetable, and free
that deadly poison Mercury aud other
powerful minerals, that annually sends
thousands To "A premature grave.
FEMALE COMPLAINTS SPEEDILY
CURED.
GRAVEL cured without the dangerous
medium of an operation. Dir. JOKES VIII
not visit patients unless they are unable
to come aud consult him a his office. Per-
sons at distance can consult him by let
ter describing symptoms age and how long
standing the disease may be, all letters
must contain e stamp 10 insure an answer.
All letters strictly confidential. Private
consulting rooms. No change Of diet or
hindrancc from business.
t. OFFICE Hours from 10 TO II 4. ",
from 10 H. NJ, from u 10 = evening.
ID. w. JONES;M. ID.
June 10, 1876. Gm.
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TAILORING.

THE undersigned takes this oppertuni-
| ty of informing tho citizens OF Shop
herdstown and vicinity that he has COM
menced the TAILORING BUSINESS at
his residence i'm Shepherdstown. lie will
cut and make up garments ofall kinds III
the latest styles and best manner. All
persons having clothing to make Will
please give him acall.
5. p. HUMRICKHOUSE.
Oct. %, 1875. II
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FISHING TICKLE.

Il IRBY, Limerick, Trout and Fly Hooks,
IL Sea Grass Lines, Woven Linen Lines,
Linen and Cotton Lines, SwellS, Sinkcrs.
&C., at ii. M. BILLINGS
Drug Store.
April IL, 1876. II
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DOWN WITH HIGH PRICES!

HAVE returned from the Eastern mar
| kets with the finest Stock of Goods in
nv line of business, that has ever been in
Shepherdstown. | had made to order in
the city all numbers of extra sizes Boots.
Nos. 3 to y, and Lady's Shoes from Nos.
3to9. lean furnish all kinds that are
wanted, such as Mems Boots, Boys Boots,
Lady's Fine and Coarse Shoes, Mems
Shoes, Boys Shoes, Children's Shoes,
Misses Shoes, and Notions of every deg
criptiOn.
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CONTINENTAL HOTEL

HNN II 1sIo''NtsN'J w ~
THIS HOUSE is delightfully."- located:
| fronting on Queen st. and Public
Sauarc, Composite Court house, The house
Is new from cellar to attic; three stories
high, and second to no hotel in the coun-
try. II offers superior inducements to
business men sojOurning in the city, and
commercial travellers.
Porte aud Hack at Depot for all Trains.
J, JOHNSON,
Proprietor.
My 90, 1876. u
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C,USEY Side fine cat Tobacco In foil, ut
i II. NJ. BILLINGS
April 10, 1876. Drug Store.
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ERUIrS and Flowers Smoking Tobacco,
L also large lot of Chewing Tobacco
just received at
ii. NJ. BILLINGS
Drug Store.
July 10, 1873. If
CODA Water only cts. glass, 20 tick
y cts for $l.00 at
III. NJ. BILLINGS
Drug Store.
June IL II
lust received from New York large
d stock of Knives, Razors and Scissors.
Those in need of such articles will find
nice stock to select from and ut moderate
prices. III. NJ. BILLINGS.
July 3, 1875. If
SWEET Catawba Wine, for sickness and
y Communion purposes, at
III. NJ. BILLINGS
Drug Store.
THOSE who have not used the Aladdin
l. Oil should try it. Ii does not char the
wick, and is generally less objectionable
thar coal oil. For sale ut
III. NJ. BILLINGS
Drug Store.
March IS, 1876. IT
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STATIONERY.

THOSE i'm need of Stationery should not
i fail 10 examine my well selected stock
of English, Plain and Rep Paper in boxes.
Also the different styles of French and
fancy note in boxes. Prices in keeping
with the times, at III. VI. BILLINGS
Drug Store.
April -, 1876. If
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BUCKS BRANDY.

T HAVE just received from the vineyard
1 of Marcus b. Buck, Front Royal, Va, a
lot ofhis PURE GRAPE BRANDY, for
medical purposes. Those who can appre-
ciate fine goods in this line may feel as
sured that they are getting an article that
is absolutely pure and at a reasonable
price. ii. VI. BILLINGS.
May 90, 1876. If
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TO MY PATRONS.

HAVING determined to make change
IL in my business on April LIST, my books
will then be closed and ready for settle
ment. Those indebted to me will please
call and settle by cash or otherwise.
Having tried both the cash and credit
systems and believing the former to be
the best for all concerned, on and after
April LIST, will sell for CASH or take in
exchange COUNTRY PRODUCE. in
tend in the future to buy for the lowest
cash prices and sell accordingly. A por-
ton of my present stock will be sold AT
AND BELOW COST.
Returning thanks for past patronage and
hoping to merit your future favors, | am,
most respectfully, yours
W.T.. LEMEN.
April /, 1876. If
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- ARA A NONTH--Ascnts wanted every
VlEhEe where. Business honorable and fret
DE1 class, ra5,s q, sent free c ADDE'S N
The New York herald., 1876-03-08
AMATEUR OARSMEN.
UMox SPRINGS, N Y, March 8, 1874

UNION SPRINGS, n. Y, March g. 1870
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
My attention has been called TO the letter signed
"Amateur,' - published in the HERALD OF February 20,
and am prompted in this instance to depart from my
usual custom of treating anonymous communications,
whether addressed to me in person published in tho
newspapers, with silent contempt and briefly
all OF Amateurs" questions.
First-My connection with the "Unon Springs Row.
ing Club has never been severed
Second-I was n member OF the Nautilus club and
rightfuly entered for the Harlem regatta season
from that club.
Thrd-I offered ITO row James Riley for 81, ,oO(
at Seneca Lake in the fall of 1874" any othc,
time place whatever and never offered to row AM
man for any amount anywhere
FOURTH Withdrew from the senior single scull
at Saratoga in 1874 for the that only twenty
days prior to the Saratoga regatta had got up
from sick bed, where had been entirely PROSTATE
with severe Illness for more than two months. The
first day OF tho Saratoga regatta rowed for the State
championship and won The violent exercise and
cemcnt attending the winning OF the State champion
ship entirely unified to contend In the senior sim
gle scu race the following day.
FVM-There is no truth IN the rumor III there IL
such rumor that there agreement between
Mr. Riley and myself as to who should the 1nal
heat at Troy the National Amateur Rowing Associa
ton regatta last fall The story entirely and abso-
lutey false.
With reference TO "Amateur's" concern OF mind ON
the subject OF the Centennial regatta, permit to
him that health permitting propose TO bo
there and to row. believe have fully answered
all OF Amateurs" queries, and trust set al
rest forever all OF the rumors VIII only add, that iu
the future should "Amateur'' any other OF Nep
tune desire to damn with faint praise for tho pur
pose Of calling me out in reply, he must TO
that direction, follow my example aud subscribe
CHARLES E. COURTNEY
The New York herald., 1876-03-08
BOARD OF POLICE.

Tho full Board OF Police met yesterday, Commis-
cevod from Captain Mcdonnell, Of the Eighth pre-
cinct, recommending for honorable mention Rounds.
man Hughes, Patrolmen Watson and sullivan OF the
Eighth precinct, and officer Woodruff. OF The Filth
precinct, for bravery and skill displayed in the cap.
ure Of three burglars Canal street on the 18th uL
The burglars fired several shots at tho oficers but
were npalIy overtaken and arrested Referred TO the
committee on Rules and Discipline.
statement was received IRON Roundsmsn NEAR
thur aud Oihcors Ross and Robinson. OF the Twenty
third precinct, detailing the capture OF two river
thieves who had been plying their vocation the
East River near Eighty-sixth street
The petition OF the citizens from the Twelfth ward
presented last week 10 President smith asking for an
increase OF the force IN Harlem was ordered on Gle
ON motion Of Commissioner Erhardt, tho following
adopted
Resolved That hereafter member Of ts police force
except the superintendent Inspectors author
zed by them ~ writing shall hold Conversation with
any prisoner confined 10 the cells any station house
and hearing Of the doorman then duty shall anv
member Of the police iorce except above stated and
prisoner az police except
officer IN command of the Court squad
On motion OF General Smith tho complaint nRainst
Captain Mcdonnell, OF the eighth precinct Tor failure
10 discover ganc Of red aud black conducted by
IN his precinct dismissed and the Captain
hOnorably acquitted
The following patrolmcn were dismissed from the
department William keey, seventh precinct Charles
Lowcfy, Eighth precinct, Samuel Bowers Eighteenth
precinct; Andrew McFaIl Twenty third precinct John
Harlmin. Nineteenth precinct and John Dowcy,
The following persons were appointed patrolmen :.
James G. TORY, James Murphy, John j. Parker and
Thomas Gbrde