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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-11-24

Be- We visited Charlestown on Mon
day last and we are glad to state every
thing seemed to be life and activity
there among the business men of the
place. When you visit that ''perma-
nent seat" of our county don't fail 10
chang up" at the Carter House, with
our old friend Mr. Lelsenring. lie will
give you one OF the sQuareSt meals YOU
ever stuck an axe into.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-11-24

R@ MONEY TO LoAN.-The Potomac
Building Association will offer for sale
q sum OF money, on Monday evening
next, the 26th instant, at G o'clock, at
the Register Office.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-11-24

CARBOLINE is now presented to
the public, without tear of contradiction
as the Best Restorative and Beautifier
of the Hair the world has ever produc-
ed. 1t PERFORMS what others can
Only Claim for their preparations.
IL is an elegant Dressing, removes
Dandraff, cleans the Scalp, prevents the
Hair from falling out, restores Hair on
Bald Heads, restores hair to its Original
Color, makes it grow rapidly, will not
stain the skin, contains not particle of
Lead, Silver, Sulphur or other deleteri-
Gus drugs. 1t is Natural Product of
the earth, containing the elements re-
quired by the Hair to teed upon. A
fair application will show its restorative
! qualities. Does not require months of
continued use before you can perceive
| any result. Sold by all Druggist.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-11-24
SALE NOTES DUE.

THEnotes given at my sale win be due
on the 9th OF December, and prompt
payment is required to save interest and
cost. EDWIN G.. ENGLE.
November u, 1877. 3w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-11-24

lS- The regular monthly meeting Of
the Young Mes's Christian Association
will be held on Monday evening next,
the 26th instant, at 1-2 O'Clock, at
which time the semi-annual report of
The President, Treasurer and standing
committees will be presented.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-11-24

re- Coon HUNrSG. Mr.. J. 3. john
son. of the Hardware Establishment Of
Edward jenkins & Sons, $50 Baltimore
Street. Baltimore, and relative Of DR..
l. S. Tanner, near this place, in compa-
ny with Mr., Geo, D. Conley Of this
place, took weeks hunt recently, in
the Blue Ridge Mountains, above Mary
land Heights, opposite Harper's Ferry,
with the following result IS Turkeys,
Pheasants, % Partridges, 1 Coon, 4
'Possums, 1 Red Fox, Rabbits, IS
Pine Squirrels.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-11-24

HANDSOME WEDDING.-Ihe marriage
of DR.. o. ii. Williams Ragan, son Of
one of the oldest medical practitioners
and most prominent citizens of our
county, with Miss Annie VI Hammond.
daughter Of the junior member of the
firm of Messrs. lice & Hammond, also
one of the oldest and most responsible
mercantile establishments of this coun-
~, was a prominent social event in our
community, and was solemnized in the
Reformed Church, now more than a
hundred years old, on Wednesday night
last. The chaneel of that venerable and
beautiful edifce was tastetully decorat-
ed with exquisite flowers, and the cere-
mony was impress!vely performed by
the pastor of the congregation; after
which the bridal party retired to the
home of the brides parents, and receiy-
ed from until IL o'clock the congrat-
ulations of the many friends invited to
the entertainment. Between 9 aud 10
o'clock the tables, spread with exquisite
taste, were thrown open 10 the assem-
bled guests and were richly enjoyed,
when the company withdrew, leaving
their well wishes for the newly welded
couple, as they retired.-HGgerSiown
Mad.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-11-24
OBITUARY.

Departed this life, in this town, on
Thursday night the 18th of November,
1877, at 10 o'clock, after an attack of
PARALYSIS but three days previous, Mrs.
SARAH ADAMS, wife of Mr.. James
A. Adams, aged 60 years, 10 months
aud 4 days. Mrs a. was devoted
wife. an affectionate mother, and kind
neighbor, and one of the most respected
and highly esteemed ladies of our town.
She leaves bereaved husband and two
sons to mourn n loss which can never
be repaired. She was also consistent
member of the Lutheran Church for
many wears, having been confirmed in
the wear 1885. Her funeral exercises
took place in the Lutheran Church on
Saturday afternoon last, Rev. i. {.
Holland, Pastor, officiating, who deliv-
cred very feeling and impressive SER
mon to the large audience assembled.
Her remains were then borne TO Elm
wood Cemetery, and when the glitter
ing sun was hiding behind the noun
tains her remains were deposited under
the clods Of the Valley Rest in peace!
Deaths cruel dart has pierced our hearts,
And bowed Us down with grief,
For o beneath the silent sod
Our darling mother sleeps.
Sad the house and lonely the hours,
Since our mother has gone:
But .. 4 brighter home than ours,
God called and took her TO his own.
Heaven rctaineth now our treasure,
Earth the lonely caSket keeps;
And the SunbeamS love TO liugcr
Where our darling mother sleeps.
Dearest mother human hands tried to
save yOu.
Signs and tears were all in vain;
Eappy angels came and bore you
From this drcary world of pain.
Dearest mother thou has left us,
And thy loss we deeply feel
But It's God who has bcreft Us,
lie can all our sorrows heal,
By HER CHILDREN.
Peacefully lay her down TO rest,
Place the turf kindly on her breast;
Sweet i the slumbcr beneath the sod,
While the pure soul is resting with God.
Close to her lone and narrow bed.
Gracefully wave, We willow bou@hs,
Flowers of the wildwood your odorS shed
over the holy AMI beautiful dead.
Quietly sleep, beloved one,
Rest from thy toll, thy labor is done;
Rest till the trump from the opening skies
Bids thee from dust to glory arise.
\ FRIEND.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-11-24

Oliver Brown, son of old John Brown,
of Harper's Ferry raid fame, the sole
survivor OF that quixotic attempt, is liv
inc alone on Jay Cooks island, Gibral-
tar, in Lake Erie. He is tall, muscular
fellow, with shaggy, overgrown beard,
and hair once red now almost gray a
bronzed complexion, aud large, full,
honest-looking Geep-blue eyes. His sum
mer garb is generally tattered, I'M
bleached cotton or check-blouse shirt; a
pair of patched home-spun pan;alooDs,
and a tattered straw hat. His feet is
usually bare. He is q bachelor, and
very gallant. in his manner 10 ladies,
whom he warmly welcomes when they
visit Gibraltar
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-11-24
Editorial Breyitfes.

More than 10000 dollars worth Of
Southwest Virginia beef was shipped
fresh from New York to Liverpool dur.
inc last month.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-11-24
The GREAT
Clothie r !
D. S. N o B L +

THE GREAT MARTTNSBURG CLIO.
THEIR,
National Republican., 1877-02-06
Gov. wells, Denial.

The testimony OF Gov. WELLS yesterday an
nihilated the cock and bull stories OF the three
crammed witnesses. For two weeks nearly
the House has been holding Mr.. WELLS down
while the three witnesses, LITTLErIELp,
PICKETT and MADDOX, lacerated aud mangled
his reputation with the sharp fsngs OF testi
mony which Is now fatty contradicted. The
House pers!stently refused the Governor an
opportunity to appear before the committee
and silence the s,anderous and purchased bat
teries Of the opposition. They knew that he
would entirely overthrow the testimony of
these men, and therefore refused to give him
an opportunity to strike back until the evi-
dence of the trio had done Its worst in Gre
ating public sentiment throughout the coun-
try before Mr.. WELLS was released from his
prison and brought before the committee.
He utterly, emphatically and positively denie,
the stories Of MADDOX respecting his PROPOSE
tion to buy up the Returning Board, and also
that Of LITTLEFIELD In reference to altera-
t!ons In the Vernon count. Nov, II the Demo-
cratic press will give as free circulation to Mr..
WELLS testimony as they did to that of the
trio the public will be better prepared to de-
eide as to the merits of the case,
National Republican., 1877-02-06
A Mythical Apology.

The Herald Gays that Mr.. CHARLES o 'CoSoR
visited the White House on Sunday and apollo
gized 10 the President for the language he
used in the famous St. Louis letter. The
Herald must be mistaken. The language
which Mr.. O'CoNoR used In that letter will
not admit of an apology. He said in II that
the "Republican party had dragged drunken
Democrat (meaniDg the President) from out
Of the cutters Of Galena, and had set him up
ruler Of this great nation" The Herald
says that Mr.. FISH accompanied Mr.. o'CoNoR
to the White House on this apologetIc mis-
sion. Certainly Secretary FISH could not
have known the contents of the letter when he
consented to take part In the matter. There
Is an unnaturalness about such an affair, and
we cannot give 1t credence. Such brutal ex-
preston used by such distinguished man as
CHARLES o'CoSoR surprised everybody, and
many would not believe It, but his name was
signed to the famous letter, and he never de.
MED the signature. Mr.. 0'CoNoR could not
have apoloRized for the unfortunate and vul-
gar expression, because It will not admit Of
an apology. If he really attempted II by the
aid Of Mr.. FISH, 1t does not seem possible that
he could have succeeded.
National Republican., 1877-02-06
ADJUSTMENTS. A
aThe Shaugl,raun,"

Mr.. Dion Boucicault was the recipient last
evening Of a genuine ovation at the National
theatre from one Of tho largest aud most enthu-
slastc audiences Of the present season. It wasa
spontaneous rs we'll as deserved tribute to
gentleman occupying his distinguished position
in the world Of letters and high rank In tho
dramatic profession. Seldom, indeed, is tho dual
full actor merged In the same person, as happens
In the ease Of MIR. Boucicault. 1t is q difficult
question to decide In which Of these attri-
seen a more wonderful piece Of acting than that
Of Mr.. Boucicault as Conn In the "Shaughraun,"
From the moment the "shausSraun" % INV was pre-.
sented to the world on the boards OF wallack's
theatre, little over three years ago, its career
parallcled series Of successes In this country, Its
gifted author carried the ''Shaughraunn across
shs sn,w ratsT S. took our nrish a cousins Py
ireland 1t was the great event Of the decade.
After its victorious march through tho United
land Of its birth at the beginning OF the season,
and ~ has ever since enjoyed even greater popular.
Our play.gocrs are, Of course, perfectly famIi.
Jar with the plot, and IT is therefore superhaoas
toTmpe,a. p,ssn,. .,.,.,,.r.,,, =, a.. o,,o,.,,.s;
centred NJ whose seSs Mas tSe
acme Of perfection. II We were to write volumes
We could not say more.
Dug, the lrish detective, received more than am.
pie justice. II was an exceedingly effective per.
formance, and far superior, In our opinion to that
Of Mr.. Harry Beckett, who originally acted the
his peculiar line that we ever saw.
Mr. Louis l.. James, as Captain Molfneur, o
character IN which Mr.. H. ]. Montague achieved
bis reputation, was hardly up to his usual stand
ard. After having seen the Father Doidn OF that
sterling actor, John Gilbert, we shall ask to be
excused from saying anything about Mr.. Varrey's
rendition Of the part. Robsrf PToiiioH was well
acted by Mr.. George Hoey, young gentleman
who recently made his debut on the stage and
bids fair to achieve distinction in the profession
Mr.. Hoey 10 tho son OF Mrs, Hoey, for many years
the leading lady at Wallack's theatre In Its best
days His father Is Mr.. John Hoey, the president
Of the Adams Express Company. Mr.. Treville's
Cory Kinehsia was only passable when We re.
member tho inimitable dellneatlon Of Mr.. Arnott,
the original actor OF the part.
Respecting tho ladies OF the cast, Miss STAN
ley's Moyd was, perhaps, the most unique and
pleasing performance OF the evening Mrs. Ger.
mon was, Of course, excellent as Mrs. O'Keliy,
Conn's mother. Neither Miss Cummings nor Miss
Newton appeared to tho best advantage, a cir.
cumstance that 10 to be GREETED. The song In
the "wako" scene was we'll rendered. The
scenery, which is the property of Mr.. Boucicault,
and furnished BY him, 10 hrst.class, and the same
that has been heretofore used in New York and
elsewhere, where the piece has been produced.
The performance was, on the whole, satisfactory
and will doubtless draw full houses.
National Republican., 1877-02-06

c ntrollcd with consummsts skill and ylgo-,
and she Is now exhibiting like skill and saga
city by holding on to her large stock OF gold,
in order to be fully prepared for resumption
when the money market Of tho world shall
have reached spropcr equilibrium. The Prcsi-
dent, In his message, says: "Any legislation
which viii keep coin and bullion at homo will,
In my judgment, soon bring about practical
resumption, and will add the coin Of the
country to the circulating medium, thus Sc
curing healthy imitation Of sound currency
to the great advantage Of every legitimate
business interest,"" By such legislation, aided
by the marvellous increase Of commercial trade
that has made our exports much more than
our imports within the past two years, the
Government of the United States would soon
be fully prepared aud placed In safe position
to launch out upon the sea Of specie resump
tion, towards which commerce has been
anxiously looking for ten years.
National Republican., 1877-02-06
MEXICO,
Tho Revolution in its Now Phnsc-Recent
Elections and tho Triumph Of tho Church.
Exiled Sisters OF Charity VIII be Invited to

Tho Revolution in its Now Phnsc-Recent
Elections and tho Triumph Of tho Church.
Exiied Sisters OF Charity VIII be Invited to
Return.
tBy Telegraph to the National Republican,
HAVANA, Feb. 5.-The English steamer has
arrived here from Vera Cruz, aud brings tho fol-
lowing intelligence from the City Of Mexico, jan
uary ao The elections are going in favor Of DIax.
Charges Of fraud are freely made, as In previous
Presidential elections. Diaz is urged to hasten
his return to the capital, as the Government 10
in the Cabinet, the members being inexperienced
and without talent or prestige. There has o
iST,Gsele split among ths member; Der q the
does the best Il can under tho circumstances.
Business is in worse condition than ever, and
Some foreigners who favored the Dias revolu.
tion have failed and new revolution against
Dlaz Is encouraged by capitalists who make
money BY loans TO revolutionlsts at excessive In
The banker Escalante loaned DiaI 100000 to-
wards the payment OF f3c00D0 to the United
receiving t25. 900 interest for sixty days.
The Government contractors are also interested
In new revolution, each successive Government
Numerous bands Of robbers are appearing
zamacona is spoken Of as Minister to Wash.
The Vera Cruz railway will soon resume daily
Protestant worship has boon suspended at
ties. The Church party has been triumphant in
the elections In: the capital. The most important
positions in Michoacan, Puebla and Queretoro
cuiatIng praying that the Goyernment will per.
init the return Of the Sisters Of Charity, who were
expelled from the e,S country ,Ss tTS year, ago C9r
mine has been discovered N G' Gusrrero. % AA 'p"'
National Republican., 1877-02-06
Masked Pyramids.

Last evening the second grand bal nlasYs OF
the Washington Pyramid Club took place at
Tallmadge hall, and, like all the entertainments
Of this organization, proved to be very enjoyable.
As IN incentive TOT appear In unique costumes four
prizes were ohered-two 10 be given TO gentlemen
and two TO ladies; but, by q brilliant coup de
main, three out Of the four were taken by the
ladies. n
ii happened in this way: The ladies prizes
were distributed hrst, and awarded 10 Miss Kate
Hirst, as "Coquette." and Miss MaKgie UmhAn,
as "Topsy." Then two gentlemen characters
were selected by the committee, .tPat Moody" and
Tag Picker but upon unmaskng II was found
the latter had deceived every one, as lady (Mrs.
Reese) was found In the disguise, thus leaving
Mr.; Edward Hagan as the only gentleman who
took q prize.
Among the other characters were noticed Mr.
L. Sehsll, as "Romeo;n MIR. VIM. Fueiling,
"Faust;n Miss Wright, "Polish Prlncess;n Miss
Brecht, "fanchon;' Miss Annie Spear, "Poeo.
Besser, Lady s Maid; Mrs Pabst, "Viyandere;'
Miss Miller, "Ballet Girl;" Miss A. FitzjewelI,
"Riyer Queen;" Mrs. LaPrue, "Queen OF Night"
Miss y. Hoffman, "Sweeden;' Miss Josephine
Phillippl, "Neapolitan Girl" Miss Knabe
.'Folly; Miss Louise Brecht, "SnOw Flakes"
Miss M. Phillip, "Pompadour;'' Mrs. Knabs,
The success Of the affair was due to the Efforts
Of ,he following Esnssnen composing the com.
stolp, John .shorr, Fritz seiihansen, T. u.
Dietrich, VIM. Fuellng, l.. Scheli, Julius
Hueyle, Fritz Trede, George Booi, Louis Kurtz,
George Moser, Louis Pabst, John weigel, q.
Ziegier, Henry weigel, George doetz, J. A.
National Republican., 1877-02-06
Rreparc 10 Resumo.

Two years ago there was strong opposi-
tion among the commercial centres of the
West to early resumption Of specie payment.
This opposition has been growing weaker and
still more weak until at present there is
scarcely any hostility to the measure. The
excellent message from the President upon
this subject, which was sent to Congress
Sasturday, would have met with strong resist
ance beyond the Ohio river even SO recently as
1875, but 1t will now be received with unmeas-
ured appreciation among the commercial
centres Of the West. In the East 1t has struck
the keynote of popular feeling, and its warm
reception through the manufacturing and COM
mercial districts Of New England and the
Middle States demonstrates how eager the
country Is to arrive at q hard-pan basis on
which TO prosecute the enterprises and busi-
ness affairs of life. Philosopher Greeley once
said that "the way to resume was to resume"
This is false philosophy for the present times,
and It's realization would be disastrous to the
traffic interests of the nation. Sudden re-
sumption OF specie payments would shake our
business life to its centre, and tear down more
than the hand OF prosperity could build up in
a decade. II is not necessary TO secure the
immediate payment of gold for greenbacks at
the National Treasury. There would be tinge
OF quixotic expediency about such course
that at once meets with disapproval. The
truth is we are on the verge Of resumption,
and must make fast slowly In order to do 1t
wisely and for the common veal. The first
step should be taken by reducing the present
small premium on gold, which Is now los and
fraction TO four per cent; then with all possi-
bic but practical haste to three, and 50 en-
down until zero Is reached, and resumption
secured.
Ample reserves can now be secured, owing
10 the fact that our exports are greatly in ex
cess Of our Imports and gold is rapidly comsg
TO America from foreign ports, there being
now In the banks Of New York city greater
accumulation Of gold than has been secured
since the early days Of the civil conflict.
France to-day stands the best hnanclally-goy-
erned nationon earth. The wonderful rapidity
with which she recovered from her prostration
after the Franco Prussian war was attributable
10 the faet that her system Of finance was
National Republican., 1877-02-06
THE OREGON FRAUD.

Still Producing Telegrams-Gcn. John q.
Corfe on the Stand-A Proposition TO Call
Out Half Million Mon.
Gen. John G. Corse, of Chicago, ILL.,, was
before tho Senate Committee on Privileges and
Elections yesterday morning. In reply to Sena-
tor Mitchell, he testified that Col W. T. Peiton,
Of New York, teicgrnphod him about tho 18th Of
November last, asking him to go to Oregon and
look snsr an ineligible clcctor. Witness replied
to Pelton, saying that he would go, but that II
would take ten days for him to get to Oregon,
and witncss thGpahtit better that some one should
sending tho following dispatches: ,
The general Impression is that Democrats will
not not allow Tilden TO be counted out. We are
prepared to resist any sSS Sc,oo Soy H. q SoHs ,ss
TO Perry II. Smith, ST. Charles Hotel, Tsw Or
Il Louisiana electoral vote Is stolen from us We
will get California and Oregon. We have 10000
cxsoldiers now enrolled. Vast numbers OF Re-
pubhcans with us. Stand firm. ConsE.
To Hon. j. M Palmer, Hew Orleans, La:
Two hundred thousand ex.Union soldiers, en-.
bracing thousands who voted for Hayes, sustain
you. IL Tilden is fraudulcntly counted out in
behind you. CoRsE.OAMERoN.
Witness received the following,
To Gen. j. @. corse Chicago, %' ill.,: N0'' 81 1870
Ifyou think It necessary, you can psy National
Democrat two hundred, and draw on me at sight,
and thus close. W. T. PELroN.
The above referred to the paying Of bill for
printing. The National Dtnocrdf Is q German
newspaper published ut Chicago.
The following dispatches were also offered In
evidence by Senator Mitchell
To W. T. Peiion, Ersren Horse, NcW York;
Gen Corse LETT for Wisconsin, as you requested.
Desired me to say that we entertained an appre-
hension that an effort would be made to defeat
Gov. Tilden in case Of close election, and that
we are fully prepared for such emergency. Over
600 oxsoldicrs are enrolled in the North In his
behalf, and from present Indications with that
number We can call to our aid q half million
North and South, provided the opposition under
take to deprive him Of his scat as Chief Magls-
trate. DANIEL CAMERON.
Cameron is the private secretary OF Meteor.
mick, chairman Of tho illinois Democratic com.
mittoe.
SAN FRANCISCO Nov. II.
To Hon. A. S. Hsicii, NCr York:
Senator Kelly, Of Oregon, hero. Telegraph
Z. CAssERLr.
New YoRK, Nov. II.
Hon. James X. Kelly. San Frdncisco.!
to Oregon to consult Governor.
No more testimony will he taken in connection
with the Oregon case unless Senator Herman shall
desire to recall some of the witnesses who have
previously testified.
The full Committee on Privileges and Elec.
tions were In secret session yesterday morning,
and the Oregon case was the subject under con.
sidcration,
National Republican., 1877-02-06
behind the Returns.

Two great speeches were delivered before the
Mixed Tribunal yesterday by two Of the great
est Of living lawyers, EvARTs and 0CoSoR.
They were matched against each other In the
Florida case. One had the law and the facts
Of the case to aid him, while the other was
forced TO sustain himself by revelng In the
crooked ways of technicalities aud roaming
among the mysteries Of Implicated returns and
bogus certificates. Mr.. EvARTs claimed In his
argument that the Tribunal was not clothed
with sufficient power to go behind the returns
Of the Governor of Florida, as such q step
would be exercising plenary judicial powers,
which the Constitution Of the United States
does not confer upon Congress, the body which
created the Tribunal. Such power resides
and rests only In the Supreme Court Of the
United States. He claimed that there was
nothing In the provisions Of the bill creating
the Tribunal to warrant making that body
court Of the nature OF o quo wdrrdnio, with
the power to receive and decide upon evidence.
The moment the electors Of the State Of Flor
ida had cast their votes and they were sealed
and deposited with the proper Federal au-
thorities there ceased to exist any power In
the State capable of reversing the result, for q
State must act before the vote Of its electors
has been cast or It becomes powerless In the
case. Mr.. EvARTs said that any attempt 10
bring the judges into this scheme Of popular
sovereignty will be intolerable, since tho will
of the judges might overrule and subvert the
will of the sovereign people. Besides the
constitutional and legal objections to the CON-
mission becoming court of the nature of .
quo pdrrdnto, there are those to the effect that
going behind the returns In one case would es-
tablish precedent which would lead to a
long and complicated fight, which would make
II impossible 10 settle the matter fairly within
the time specified in the electoral bill.