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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-02-03
DIR SENATOR'S.

Hon. Henry G. Davis who was re-
elected to his position in the United
States Senate on Friday last, is native
of Maryland, having been born in How
ard county of that State on the 10th
November, 1928. He received a com
mon school education and lived aud
worked upon farm until he was TWEEN
ty years of age. He then entered the
employ of the Baltimore and Ohio r..
r. Company, where he served for four
teen years, gaining and holding the
confidence of the company. In 1853 he
commenced the business Of mining at
Piedmont in this State, where he is still
engaged in that business, az well as
numbering, manufacturing and banking,
being the president Of the Piedmont
National Bank. He was elected from
his county to the House of Delegates in
1865. He was elected to the State Sen
ate in 1868 and in 1870. He was dele
gate to the National Democratic Con-
vention in l868,an at Baltimore in 1S-
~. He was elected as a Democrat by
the Legislature in 1871, aud succeeded
Waitman 7. Wiley, Republican. Mr..
Davis has made faithful and efficient
member of the Senate, and has always
had a regard for the local interest Of
the State he represented. He has been
noted for his energy and application,
and has been pronounced the best COM
mitteeman in the Senate. He took oc
casion last winter to show that he knew
something about bookkeeping, and ex-
posed the loose transactions vi Secretary
Boutwell, in the Treasury Department.
The State has shown her appreciation
of the services of Mr.. Davis by return
ing him.
Hon. Frank Hereford, who vas cleo
ted to fill the short term and succeeds
Mr.. Caperton, was born in Fauquier
county, Virginia, June 4th 1925. He
graduated in lS45, studied law and
commenced the practice of his profess
sion in Giles and Monroe counties
where his relatives are now living. Mr..
Hereford went to California and located
at Sacramento. He soon took high
position in his profession and served
two years as District Attorney. In 1865
he returned to Union, Monroe Co., w.
Va, engaging iu the practice of law
with the late Senator Caperton, whom be
succeeds. In 1868 Mr.. Hereford was
one of the Democratic electors on the
presidential ticket. In 1870 he was
nominated by the Democrats of the
Third District and elected, aud was re-
elected in 1872 and in 1874.
During the last Congress he was ap-
pointed Chairman of the Committee on
Commerce in the House Of Representa-
tives, which position he now holds. he
has been an active member of Congress
diligeut and faithful in his work, and
has been successful, with the aid Of Mr..
Davis in the Senate, in securing large
appropriations for :he State.
Messrs. Davis and Hcrefordsare both
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-02-03
Dfatbs.

AT his residence, at Unionville, on
Sunday last, 2Sth instant, Mr. BEVER-
LY ENGLE, aged ABOUT go years. lie
was an honest, upright, and good citi-
zen.
In Martinsburg, on the 18th, Mrs.
ANNETTA HEDGES, wife Of A. He'd
ges,aged rs years, month and 20 days.
At the residence of her mother in
MartiDsburg. on January 2lst, 1877,
MARY z. daughter of l:ebecca J. and
the late Samuel Dooley, aged IA years,
Q months and rs days.
4. In Charlestown. on the 23d day of
January, 1877, Mrs. FRANCIS G..
SLIFER, wife of Esrom Slifer, Esq,
aged 50 years, Z months and IL days.
In Bolivar, w. Va, Jan. 8, 1877,
ELIHU HUGHES, aged 40 years, 10
rnonths and Is DAYS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-02-03
LETTER FROM WHEELING.
WHEELING, w. Va,
Ian % 1877

Mr.. Editor-The Senatorial contest is
ended, Gin the election of Hon. II. G..
Davis for long term, and Hon. Frank
Hereford for the unexpred term of the
late Mr. Caperton), whether for the
glory and honor of the commonwealth,
time alone will demonstrate certain it
is the democratic party cannot claim
the victory; the radicals determined the
result The Wheeling Standard of the
9th inst, summed up the result, as did
the old man, who was sitting by, listen
ing to party of young persons talking
earnestly upon that important question
to their minds, which was to determine
their future happiness-matrimony +;
when they were through he gravely re-
marked: "Humph ! its a commercial
transaction !!
We consider Henry S. Walker the
worst slandered and most thoroughly
vindicated man that was voted for; his
supporters were his neighbors, who are
presumed to know him best they were
Spartans stuck to him to the last.
The Capitol question must now stand
upon its merits, with fair show if
there is only one place in each Congress
sional district to be voted for, and that
place was Harpers Ferry, it would win,
its poverty is its Gully sin
Apropos. There is proposition on
foot to get the general government TO
cede the vacant lands, water power aud
other property belonging to the United
States, at Harpers Ferry, to this State,
the proceeds from the sale of said prop
erty TO be applied to educational pur-
poses, under the direction of the legisla-
ture of the State. The result of this
move would be two fold TO the State,
and it would hasten the utilizing of this
vast water power, the material benefits
from which would be felt and relshed
by the surrounding country.
SPECTATOR.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-02-03
Diseases Grow. Apncc.

Like an i'll wind, and cannot be mastered
too early. What is trifing attack Of
sickness to-day may, if unattended to,
become a serious case in week. Small
ailments should be nipped In the bud be-
fore they blossom into full blown mala-
dies. If this advice were attended to,
many heavy bill for medical attendance
might be avoided. When the liver is
disordercd, the stomach foul, the bowels
INSTRUCTED, or the nerves disturbed, re-
sort should at once be had TO that supreme
remedy. IlOstetter's Stomach Bitters, a
few doses Of which will restore healthy
action and put the system in perfect Or
der. 1t is wise precaution to keep this
Incompatible preventive in the house,
since it checks, with uuriyallcd prompti-
tude, disorders which breed others far
more dangerous, and in their latest deyel-
opments are themselves often fatal.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-02-03
R8. The Cumberland News sa

E The Cumberland News says
that imperative demand for more rapid
transportation on the Chesapeake and
Ohio canal has wonderfully stimulated
steam navigation thereon. The steam
ers used during the last season have
made money notwithstanding the low
rate of freight. During a season of
eight months the steam propellers
can make torty-two trips, whereas a
boat with six mules and five hands
cannot make over twenty-eight trips.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-02-03

Bss" ALARM OF FIRE.-The alarm Of
fire, on Friday night last, about Q
o'clock, stirred up our citizens with
wonderful alacrity, caused by the burn
ing OF a chimney in the brick building,
occupied by some colored folks, near
the corner of Princess and High streets,
belonging to the old Factory property.
The Potomac boys were promptly on
hard with their Engine, but there was
no necessity of their coming "down on
the suction.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-02-03

s% A bill was passed by the Senate
of this State to fix the rates of passen-
ger and freight transportation with the
3. & o. Railroad, and the committee
appointed to report at the next session
of the Legislature, allowing the COM
mittee the same wages per day as the
members of the legislature receive.
Mcssrs. c. Il. Butler of this County,
and Mr.. Johnson of Charleston, were
appointed the Senatorial committee.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-02-03

Be President Grant signed the
electoral bill Monday. The tone of the
message is moderate and conservative.
The Republican Senate caucus noml-
mated Morton, Edmunds and Frelinghuy-
sen as their members of the commits
sion. The Democrats nominated Bay
ard and Thurman. The Republicans
of the House nominated Hoar and
Garfield. The Democrats nominated
Payne, Hutton and Abbott The Su-
preme Court Judges compose of Cliff
ord, Miller, Fields, Bradley and Strong.
The commission is now complete. The
impression prevails in Washington that
Tilden and Hendricks will be seated.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-02-03

p@ Hon. Charles J. Faulkner deliv-
cred speech in the House of Repre-
seutatives last Wednesday on the ques-
ton of counting the electoral vote, in
which he says:
From the earliest foundation of our
Government to the present hour, all
who have had occasion TO study our
constitutional system have reached the
conclusion that the election of Chief
Magistrate of this Republic is the fr-
psrimenium crucis or the crucial ex-
pertinent Of our system; that in the very
nature of things it must be the source
of the greatest perils to the Republic
and the severest test 10 which our IN
stitutions can be exposed. Whether
our present situation results from the
intrinsic difficulties incident 10 the
popular election of a chief magistrate,
clothed with so much power and pat
ronage as belongs to the office of Presi-
dent OF the United States, or whether ii
results from any defect in the safeguards
provided by law to secure fair and
honest expression OF the popular will, it
is not necessary at this time TO discuss.
Mr.. Calhoun, in his admirable work
upon the Constitution and government
of the United States, and which feel
free here to say is one of the most strik-
ing examples of exact reasoning and of
analytical power to be found among the
writings of American statesman, las,
with remarkable sagacity, foreshadowed
the condition of political events which
now exist in this country. He refers
to the vast patronage and power vested
in single person, constituting the exc
cutivc department of the government
to the struggles which will be made by
parties, through the election Of a Prcsi-
dent, to get possession OF this patron
age and power; TO the reluctance with
which party long in possession of the
Offices and money of the government,
will surrender these advantages 10 its
opponents; 10 the frauds and corrup-
tions that may be expected TO charac-
teriZe this obstinate determination 10
retain power; to the probability of n
disputed Presidential succession; 10 the
fact that the incumbent in office may
himself be a candidate Tor re. election or
an active parlizan of the organization
seeking by corrupt and forcible means
to retain the Government; 10 the pro-
babe employment of force by that in
cumbent TO continue himself or his own
party in powe,; and thus he proceeds 10
toreshadow The exchange of our repub
!ican Institutions for monarchical, end
ing in the decay and destruction of our
free government.
We have now before us something of
that condition of affairs which that emf
neDt and rejecting statesman, more
than thirty years ago, predicted as ole
of the consequences Of single Execn-
tive and Of the growing centralzali N
of power in the Federal government.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-02-03

Re- DRAMAr1C-The Dramatic En-
tertainment will take place on Saturday
Evening next, February 10th, 1877,
for the benefit of the l. O. of Good
Templars OF this place. The object for
which this Entertainment is given is
commendable one. 1t is an institution
that has accomplished great good in
our midst, especially among the younger
portion of community, and we hope
that our citizens and the public gener-
ally will give it their appreciation by
attending tnis Entertainment, (Which is
strictly moraD thereby contributing to
its pecuniary wants and relieve the
same. Tickets for sale at Barnhart's
Book Store. Reservd seats 25-gener-
al admission Is cts.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-02-03

se5- Hon. Henry G. DAvIs.-The
Washington Sunday Herald speaks Of
Hon II. g. Davis, recently elected U.
S. Senator, by the Legislature Of this
State, in the following complimentary
terms =
The reelection of Henry G. Davis,
of West Virginia, to the United States
Senate is a gratifying result and desery
ed compliment TO worthy gentleman.
Mr.. Davis will conclude six years
term Of service in the Senate on the 4th
of March next, and during that time he
has built up a reputation for careful,
conservative, and practical discharge Of
the duties OF his position second to few
men in that body. Mr.. Davis is emf
nently a business man, with head full
of clear, practical common sense, and
such men are invaluable in all legisla-
tive bodies. We have plenty of law
yers in both Houses of Congress, and
our real need is for good practical
working men to balance the rhetoric of
the statesmen. No man fills the de
mand for practical service In the Senate
better than Mr. Davis, and the Legisla-
turc has done the State and country a
service by returning him.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-02-03

Ra~ BRlEFs.-Mr. Hoppers sale Of
personal property will take place on
Tuesday next, 9th of Feb. See adver-
tisement.
DR.. J. G. Aver has been pronounced
hopelessly insane by number of ply.
sicians.
Upon the final vote in the Legislature
IT. G. Davis received 60 votes c. J.
Faulkner "a Hereford, 70; scattering
26.
The boys who burn the coal oil and
fuel, should take their girls to the ORA
mates on Saturday next
DR.. Isaac n. Buck, of Front Royal,
died suddenly in Philadelphia, on We'd
nesday last he was in his 10th year.
Major ingalls, says that there are in
the Indian territory from 10000 to So
600 Indians, of whom $4,000 are embra-
ced in five tribes, and $4,000 are called
wild Indians.
The Legislature will adjourn about
the 23rd of February, unless the session
is prolonged by three-ffths vote.
Mr.. G. Moore Entler has opened a
new Confectionery Store, at his resi-
dence. Everything new and nice. Call
and see.
February 2nd was Ground Hog day.
Wonder if he saw his shadder.
Ben Hill, of Georgia, has been elected
United States Senator. Good man.
Does any one believe that if Hayes
had a majority of quarter of million
OF votes that the radicals in Congress
would have done otherwise than have
inaugurated him.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-02-03

Rs GOING SoUTu.-We regret to
state that Mr. Llewellyn Brown, the
gentlemanly: accommodating and popu-
lar clerk,in the Dry Goods and Grocery
store of Mr.. w. r. Burch, of this town,
will leave here for Florida, in few
days, where he intends engaging in bus
mess. He has our best wishes for his
future happiness and prosperity in his
southern home-the land of Oranges and
Figs.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-02-03
De- In the election for the two Uni

ted States Senators, by our Legislature,
Mr.. Cross, of our County, in the House,
voted throughout for Davis and Here
ford Mr. Hooff, also of our County, in
the House, voted for Faulkner aud
Hereford throughout, but upon the last
ballot he changed mis- vote to Davis.
Senator G. Il. Butler, of our County,
voted for Faulkner and Price through
out, but upon the last ballot he changed
his vote to Hereford.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-02-03

gI~ STRANGE BUT TRUE-That not
withstanding the advance in all kinds
of Cotton Goods, Timberlake, Martins
burg, is still selling muslin at 3 cents
per yard, and other goods in the same
proportion.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-02-03

p9r MONEY TO LoAN.-The Potomac
Building Association will offer for sale
several shares of stock, on Monday eve
ming next, the 9Th instant, at the Regis
ter Office, at 6 1-2 O'Clock. All persons
wanting money at per cent Will please
attend the sale.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-02-03

re- Senator G. T. Butler of this
County, offered the following in the
Senate last Monday
Resolved, That the Committee on
Finance inquire into the expediency of
reporting bill appointing a State
Chemist, and requiring all fertilizers to
be analy zed by said Estate Chemist be-
fore being offered for sale.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-02-03

p1" A new industry has just been
started in Maine, extracting tannin from
sweet fern, That may be new thing
in Maine, but many a time did we,when
quite youngster, extract pretty good
article of tannin from our mother with
the cat switch.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-02-03
5brpberostown Register.
THE SITUATION.

both houses Of Congress and been sign
ed by the President, and is therefore
the law of the land. 1t is without doubt
fair and just measure, and possibly
the very best that could be adopted. Ii
is true that it is believed by many that
under it radicalism will go to the wall
but OF this time alone will tell, although
we hope it may so turn out. One thing
however, is sure-everybody is hopeful
that we have seen the worst of oul
troubles, and that we can soon look for
ward TO the beginning of new era Of
peace and prosperity. In signing ii
the President took occasion to send a
special message TO Congress endorsing
the bill, and saying that he believed 1t
the only safe escape from our Difficult
ties.
Grant is said to be mad at the Illinois
Legislature for not rejoicing Logan to
tie Senate. He will probably take his
revenge by nominating the bloody shirt
champion to The vacancy in the SUI
preme Bench. Logan is a demagogue
of the worst kind, and altogether unfit
for the position. 1t would be shame
n mt such man Oh the Supreme
Bench.
Some men are not Of as much account
As they were two weeks ago. Ferry,
Logan and Boutwell, for example. Hoop
la!
Grant said in Baltimore the other
day that he looked forward with great
pleasure to the near future, when he
would be relieved of the onerous duties
of the executive office. 1t may be adj
ded that the people share with him bis
pleasurable autioipations.
Senator Morton, after opposing in the
most strenuous manner the passage OF
the electoral bill, has had, it is said, the
indecency and bad taste to solicit the
vote of his fellow Senators for place
on the committee Of fifteen provided
by the bill. Having failed in defeating
the measure, he now desires if possible
to render it nugatory. In this we hope
his efforts will be treated with the con-
tempt they deserve.
Circuit Judge Carpenter, of South
Carolina, has decided that neither
Hampton nor Chamberlain have been
legally inaugurated Governor OF that
State, and that Chamberlain holds over
until his successor is legally chosen.
This is an unfortunate decision and
great trouble may grow out of it,
There was 4 small rumpus between
whites and blacks in Darlington coun-
~, S. c., the other day. The trouble
grew out of the shooting of a negro
magistrate by some unknown party.
The Justice was an appointee OF Cham
berlain. These disturbances will con-
tnue Just 80 long as the people are not
permitted 10 inaugurate their own le-
gally elected officers.
The developments brought to light
by the congressional committee investi-
eating Louisiana affairs are startling in
the extreme. 1t turns out that the re
turns were deliberately altered 10y Gov.
Wells orders, in order to defeat the
democratic ticket. The frauds commit
ted by that delectable returning board
are too glazing even Tor some OF the
radicals. The dose is too strong, and
some of them turn up their noses and
openly declare that Tilden has been
elected. We believe he has.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-02-03

in the prime of lite and vigor of man
hood, each of them having had six years
experience in Congress, and will make
excellent representatives. The people
are TO be congratulated that The services
of her two distinguished sons have been
secured. Wheeiing Register.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-02-03
@ When the proposition was int,

rs When the proposition was intro
duced IN the w. Va. Legislature pro-
hibiling the Supreme Judges from &C
cepting railroad passes, Delegate re-
marked, in favor of the resolution, that
the Judges, like Caesars wife, should be
above suspicion. go
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-02-03

sO- For Muslins, Calicoes, Tickings,
Table Linen, Toweling, &c, &c, 60 to
Emmert g. Fiery, Martinsburg. Re
member they are selling at the old price,
Notwithstanding the great advance in
the price OF these goods in the cities.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-02-03
FOR RENT.

Tor rent, q large Brick House, and
l. Lot with large vacant Lot adjoining,
all in good order, in Shepherdstown.!
Possession given on. the first Of April
next. For particulars, eaH on the edi6or
Of the REGISTER.y
February 3. Tfgu
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-02-03

BsS DRY GooDs ADvANCNG.-Hyo you
want anything in the way of Dry
Goods, now is the time to buy them of
Emnert g. Fiery, Martinsburg. Hav-
ing taken advantage of the situation,
they have bought very large stock,
aud are able to sell them at the old
prices. Do not fail to call early before
they are all disposed of.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-02-03

sG- Now is Your CHANCE.-In or
der to reduce stock, and get ready for
Spring Goods, d. w. Timberlake, Mar
,insburg, is now selling all kinds of
Winter Dress Goods, Shawls, Blankets,
Furs, &c, at quite reduction.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-02-03

E9~ If you visit Martinsburg, do not
fail to call and see Emmert 81 Fiery S
large stock of Dry Goods, &c, They
will save you money.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-02-03

cor The Hagerstown Mail says that
in the spring there will be a westward
EXODUS of Washington county farmers,
aud also from adjoining counties Of
PcHnsylyania and West Virginia.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-02-03
Ten SHOATS,

2Wagons, one broad tread;
2Wagon Beds,
Telegraph Cutting Box,
Wind Mill, l Drill, 2good llarrowS,
4 sets of Plow Gears, Collars and Brides,
Saddles, Barshcar PlowS, l two-horse
Pillow, . Double-shovel Plows, . Single
Shovel Flows. Double and Single Trees,
| Grain Cradle, Moving ScytheS, also !
Cooking Stove and Fixtures; half-dozen
Chairs, Table, | Bureau, 4 lot Of Boxes
aud Barrels, and many other articles, also
rs Acres of Wheat in the ground, two
fifthS 10 he given out il.
L. TERMS credit of Q months will
be given on al sums of ten dollars and
upwards, note and approved security re-
quired, the notes To bear interest from day
of sale, but ifpaid promptly when due the
interest will he remitted; sums under ten
dollars the cash will be required, aud no
property 10 he removed until the terms OF
sale are complied with. sB" Sale 10 COM
mcncc ut . o'clock, \. VI.
NOAH SAGLE,
PIP. MARSHALL,
Feb. 3, 1877. Nv
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-02-03

So Co1NcIDENCE.-Ash Wednesday
this year falls on the 18th Of February,
which is also st. Valentines day and
the day fixed for counting the electoral
vote. Religion, love, and politics all
mixed up on the same day.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-02-03

Esg- ELECTORAL BILL.-The bill pro-
yiding for the electoral count, after o
short discussion as to its merits, partici-
pated in by Morton, Sherman, Conkling,
Bayard and other Senators, passed the
Senate on Thursday last by the follow
ing decisive vote: Yeas, Al nays, II.
Eaton, Of Connecticut, the only Demo
Graf voting against it. The bill also
passed the House on Friday by vote
of 191 to sc, against. 20 republicans
in the House voted for it-and 20 demo
Gratis against, and 1872 democrats for it.