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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-08-18
OBITUARY..

WILLIE MEREDITH DARLING
TON, died in this town, August ID
1877, son of A. +. and D. NJ. Darling
ton, aged years, month and 3 weeks
He was too dear To stay below,
God called him up above;
He called him from the earthly clay,
10 sing redceming love.
We will miss the little darling,
Yes, Wen miss the smiles Of love;
But another loved him better,
so he called him home above.
We watched and waited lay him,
Still hoping he would stay,
But the angels gently whispered,
Willie, you must come away.
Weep not for him dear parents,
He could no longer stay;
He Is now an angel waiting
To welcome you some day.
Then put away the little clothes
That your darling used 10 wear.
For on earth he'll need them never,
lie has climbed the golden stair.
Mother, Father, little Brother,
Weep for him no more,
For you may meet your little darling,
Where parting will be no more.
By "a Friend. A. q. s.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-08-18

Rag" BRIEFs.-H. w. Walker, was
elected County Superintendent Of Free
Schools, in Berkeley, over r. b. Coils
ton, by $50 majority.
Mr.. Geo. Conley killed Viper
Snake, the other day, which contained
60 young snakes, each inches in
length.
The coored celebration at this place,
or Thursday Of last week, realized SIS,
clear of all expenses, for the benefit OF
their NJ. Z. Church.
Col. +. w. NJ Holiday, the Con
servative nominee for Governor of Nir-
ginia, is a brother Of Mrs. DR.. G. +.
Mason, of Charlestown.
40 % acres of the land Of John W.
Hurst, offered at public sale on Friday
last. was knocked down to Mr.. Jas. Ii.
Moore, at $4,000.
The Masonic Mutual Benefit Associa-
ton will meet at Charlestown, August
oath, to consider and determine upon
the future course of the Association.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-08-18
5bcpbsrostomn Register.
SOLVING THE LABOR PROB
LEM.

There is evidently much uneasiness
among the working classes in the great
cities in regard to the future, and move
ments are already taking place looking
10 lettering of their condition. What
10 do to reach that result is the ques-
ton. Many of them believe that a cure
for their present evils lies i'll the use of
the ballot, and are therefore ehdeavor-
ing to organize workingmen's politi-
cal party. What their efforts will
amount TO in this direction of course re-
mains TO be seen, but it may be said
that if a wise discretion in the selection
of legislators was exercised much good
might be accomplished. That some
thing must be done is evident. 1t is
not possible that the country can much
longer remain in lis present condition
without danger of having to encounter
grayer difficulties than we have yet ex-
perienced. In Baltimore city an effort
is being made by considerable number
of mechanics and laboring people to
found a COLONY in Kansas. The move
ment is meeting with some sympathy,
and those engaged in it are hopeful OF
success. They bring to their work
strong wills and strong arms, Where
they propose to go land is cheap, With
"a little encouragement and perseverance
they will most likely succeed, and as
one of the means TO cure OF the hard
times it has promising aspect. Too
many people are idling away their time
in the cities while thousands Of acres OF
land both at home and in the West lie
waiting to be titled. Politics may be
availed Of in the great cities to some
extent to ameliorate the condition OF
the working classes, but the safest meth
I'd is perhaps the'idea of the Baltimore
colonists-to get land aud have homes
of their own. Then they can at least
live whether times are good or bad,
without being dependent upon their
more fortunate fellow citizens,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-08-18

pa The law prescribes that the Off
cial election returns from each county
shall be sent OF their way to the office
of the Secretary of State within five
days after said election. Notwithstand-
ing this, no returns have yet been re-
ceived at the Capitol, 1t is further pro
vided that the Governor shall announce
the result by proclamation twenty days
after holding the election. So says the
Wheeling Register.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-08-18

sD~On Thursday morning of last week,
the Sheriff of Washington county, Nd,
aided 10y U. S. Troops arrested eight OF
the boatsmen on the G. & o. Canal
charged with arson in burning boat
some two weeks since. The 18th Mary
land Regiment arrived at Sir Johns
Run, the place of arrest, the same day,
but no trouble occurred. The canal is
now open, but boatmen still assert that
they will not run their boats for less
than 81 per ton.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-08-18

Esg~ ACCIDENr.-We learn from the
Martinsburg Statesman that Mr.. Rentch
Miller, who resides in Washington
county, Md, and who has been in Mar
tiusburg for several days training horses
on the Fair grounds, was kicked by one
of them on Friday evening last, result
ing in the breaking of his arm and Sc
we're bruising. DIR. n. d. Baker was
called in who rendered the necessary
surgical attention.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-08-18
nlarriases.

At the residence ofthe brides parents,
August LIST, by Rev. Andrew =. Keat-
ing, S. J. NJ. 4. RUST, Of LouJoun
county, Va, to MARY ESTELLE,
daughter of JamesC. Neyett, Of Alex
andria.
In Martinsburg, on Thursday after
noon, August 7th, by Rev. John p.
Hyde, Mr. WALTER LEWIS TO Miss
BETTE BRITrON,both OF this coun-
~.
On the 9th instant, at the residence
of the brides parents, by Rev. j. Edwin
Amos, COLIN ii. REYNOLDS TO
Miss MARY +. WEAVER, both Of
Berkeley county.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-08-18

Bsg We have been informed says the
Cumberland Allegaulan, that the boat
men have arranged themselves into a
secret association, by the name of the
'Brotherhood of Boatmen," with Post
No. located at Cumberland; No. 2 at
Sir Johns Run; No 3 at Hancock (gen-
eral headquaters); No. at Williams
port; No. 5 at the "Shades of Dealt"
(Sharpsburg) and No. 6 at "Break
Neck near Harper's Ferry. 1t is said
that all boats which the Grand Com.
handing Post are satisfied are getting
81 per ton, will be permitted to pass to
Georgetown.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-08-18

HG~ John Hamilton, % years old, a
brakeman on the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad, was run over by freight train
and fatally injured at Sandy Hook at
2.3O A. NJ. Thursday morning. He
was taken to Harper's Ferry and receiv-
ed surgical aid from DR.. O'Donnell, but
died at 9.l5 A. Nj. The remains were
taken to Baltimore where he resided.
lie had been in the service of the COM
pany only a week.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-08-18

SD" TIE LATE II. ID. SHEPHERD
GRATlTUDE OF AN lsRAELITE.-A cor
respondence of the New Orleans Demo
Graf recalls the gratitude of Judah lou
TO, a wealthy Israelte of that city, to-
ward r. d. Shepherd, now deceased, a
Christian, "a native Of this town, who
had saved his life at the risk of his own.
Mr.. Touro and his friend were under
fire at the battle of New Orleans, and
the former was wounded badly. Mr..
Shepherd repaired to the spot in the
open field where the mutilated and fear
fully wounded body of his friend lay,
deserted by surgeon and every one else,
and lifting him on his shoulders, bore
him to a cart, in which he brought him
to New Orleans. When Mr.. Touro
died lie left Mr.. Shepherd an enormous
estate, the rent roll of which was at
least 100000 per annum. This prop
erty, which is on Canal street is known
as the "Touro Buildings" and is fifty
characterized as 81 monument Of the
gratitude of an Israeite, who was in-
deed without guile, and of the fidelity
of a Christian who, at great risk to
himself, rendered an act Of kindness to
supposed dying man"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-08-18

On Sunday last negro named VIM.
Thompson, committed a brutal assault
on little white girl at Mitchells sta
ton, Culpeper, Virginia. He was ar
rested and lodged in Jail. Saturday
night be was torcibly taken from Jail by
about sixty masked men and hung.
The working men al different points
are organizing tor political purposes
with view of righting their troubles at
the polls-substituting the ballot for
the bullet This is the most sensible
plan.
The Baltimore coroners' jury has de-
cided that the military were Unsuitable,
and that the men who were shot had no
business 10 be in the mob.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-08-18

B1@ LUTHERAN VIRGINIA SYNOD
The 18th convention of the Synod OF
Virginia will be held in Salem Church,
Augusta County, Va, Rev. Boards
charge, on Wednesday, 22d of August,
1877, commencing at s o'clock p. NJ.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-08-18

sS MIR. V. NJ. Firor, Inspector OF
Weights and Measures, visited our town
during this week in his official business;
and we learn that some of the weights of
our merchants were weighed in the
balance and were found wanting"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-08-18

BD" MONEY TO LoAN-The Potomac
Building Association will offer several
shares of stock for sale on Monday eve
ming next, the goth instant, at the Reg
lister Office, at clock.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-08-18

Ba5~ DEATH.-We regret to learn that
Mrs. Jennie Williamson, wife of Mr..
Jacob Williamson, Of Berkeley County,
and daughter of Mr.. Adam Myers, OF
Washington County. Nd, died at the
Insane Asylum, at Weston, W. Va, on
the 10th instant, aged about so years.
She had been all inmate of the Asylum
about ten weeks.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-08-18

sD~ PRIME CIGARs.-We return
thanks to r. l.. Magruder, Druggist,
for fine lot OF Cigars; they were high
ly favored and OF the choicest brands
He has Just received lot OF excellent
brands, and persons wishing to enjoy a
real mdgrum bonum article will glue
him a call.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-08-18

sI" John CahiIl and Harry Davis,
charged with burning the steamboat,
on the c. & o. Canal, ashort time since,
were tried and discharged at Hagers-
town, on Wednesday. The evidence
not being sufficient TO convict them.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-08-18

Iay~ PAY WHEN DUE.-A subscriber
in settling his subscription, remarked
that while he always expected to take
the Register he never allowed subscrip-
tons to accumulate On him as it came
easier to pay promptly when due. Read
er, that is sound financial doctrine. Sc
Ion
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-08-18

B4~ PUBLIC SALEs.-We invite at
tention to the following sales in the
Register
J. S. Bragonier and Geo. NJ. Beltz-
hoover, Special Commissioners, will Of
fer at public sale, House and Lot, in
Shepherdstown,on Saturday,the 18th of
August.
J. S. Bragonier, Trustee, will offer
at public sale, a Lot of ground near
town, on Saturday, the 18th of August.
Daniel Getzendanner, Assignee, will
offer at public sale, on Tuesday the 2Sth
Of August, an excellent farm, contain
ing 256 acres.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-08-18

BSgr A straw rick adjoining the barn
of Mrs. Elizabeth Gibson, one mile and
a quarter north of Charlestown, was
consumed by fire on Saturday last. BY
the prompt efforts of persons present
aud neighbors in the vicinity, the fire
was arrested and the barn, which con-
tanned large quantity of wheat, saved
from destruction. The fire originated
through the thoughtless handling of a
match by little negro boy on the prem
ises.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-08-18

sT The barn of Henry Bitner,
father of j. c. Bitner, Of Kerneysville,
this county, near Carlisle, Pa, was
burned Wednesday with contents, con-
sisting Of this years crops, agricultural
implements, live stock, &c. Loss 3d.
600.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-08-18
A D V E R T | S y R.

VIRGINIA NoMlNAToNs.-The Virgi-
MIA Conservative State Convention for
the nomination Of candidates for Gov
ernor, lieutenant governor and attorney
general, which has been in session for
three DAYS, concluded its labors Friday
night by the nomination Of Col. f. W.
n. Holiday of Winchester, for Cover
nor: Gen. James A. Walker, of Pulaski
county, for lieutenant governor, and
Hon. Raleigh I. Daniel, of Richmond,
for attorney general. a platform was
adopted recognizing the obligation OF
the public debt, and recommending the
General Assembly to endeavor to read
lust it in a manner just to the creditors
and honorable to the State.
Col. Frederick w. n. Holiday, is
quiet, affable and unpretending gentle
man. lie is a native of Winchester, a
lawyer by profession, and about forty
eight years of age. He. graduated at
the University of Virginia, and imme-
diatcly entered upon the practice of law
at Winchester, being elected Common
wealth's attorney of Frederick county
when barely of legal age. This position
he filled with ability until the breaking
out Of the late war, when Re enlisted in
an infantry company, Of which he was
elected captain, and was assigned to the
Thirty-third Virginia regiment, Stone
wall brigade.
At the reorganization Of this regi-
ment in April, 1862, he was elected It's
Colonel. AT the battles of Slaughters
Mountain, between Generals Jackson
and Banks, Colonel Holiday was in
command Of the Stonewall Briga lie, and
lost bis right arm in the engagement.
This wound so shocked his system that
he was obliged to retire from active ser
vice. In 1864 Colonel Holiday was
elected member OF the Confederate
Congress, and was serving in that body
at the time of the surrender. Since the
war he has devoted himself closely to
his profession, having large and lucra-
tive practice.
Although a strong Democrat Col.
Holiday has taken but little parti poll
tics, and it was not until the recent
Presidential campaign, when he acted
as one Of the Democratic electors at
large, that he canvassed the State as a
public speaker In the Shenandoah val
lev, where Col. Holiday is best known,
he enjoys extensive personal popularity.
In every enterprise affecting the inter
ests of his section he has always taken
an active part. Col Holiday is strong
ly in favor of maintaining the credit of
his State, though he would favor any
well-devsed scheme tor the readjust
ment of the public debt.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-08-18
SALE NOTES DUE.

THE notes given at the sale Of Robert
i Mix, will falfdue on the 10Th OF sep
TENDER, and are placed in my hands Tor
collection. Prompt payment must DC
made to save interests aud costs.
j. 4. MADDOX, Constable.
Aug. IS, 1877. Nv
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-08-18

sB SHOOTING AFFAIR AND DEATH
Mr.. John Williams (amiliarly known
as "Skeesicks) of this town, was shot on
Saturday night, the 4th instant, under
the following circumstances. Williams
in company with several others, had
been employed at threshing machine
at Greensburg, Berkeley County, on the
4th instant, when he and the other
hands were persuaded to stone house,
occupied by two men named Bowers
and Rolls, one of whom it is alleged
was living there with the other mans
wife. The party repaired to the prem
Uses about II o'clock at night, and in
the assault upon the house Rolls came
out and shot Williams with shot gun,
the whole load of shot taking effect in
his left arm, underneath, between the
elbow and wrist. Williams came to ms
residence in this place after he was
shot, but his arm was swollen to such
an extent that his attending physicians
deemed it not advisable for amputatlon.
lie fingered until Sunday evening last,
the 18th, little more than week after
the shooting occurred, when death put
an end TO his suiIerings. Williams was
from Rockingham County, Va, and
was a brave soldier in the Confederate
cavalry service, from that County, hav-
ing been severely wounded whilst in
service some seven or eight different
times, but from which he entirely re-
covered. His remains were inferred IN
the Confederate Soldiers Cemetery at
this place, on Monday afternoon last.
His age was about 40 years. Rolls,
who did the shooting, has made his es
cape
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-08-18

DEATH OF EDMUND J. lea tele-
gram received here to-day announced
the death, at his residence near Sbep-
herdstown, West Virginia, OF Edmund
j. Lee, esq, formerly of this CITY and
the eldest brother of MIR. Cassius +
Lee of Seminary Hill. Mr. Lee was
upward Of eighty years of age and the
oldest member Of the Lee family in the
State He was most courteous and
estimable gentleman, and a most honor
ed representative of that noble class, the
old time Virginia gentleman. Mueh
sympathy is expressed for Mr. c. +.
Lee, who, in the short space of three
days has been called on to lament the
loss of his daughter, Mrs. Peterkin; his
relative and former parter, Mr.. w. G..
Cazeuove; and now of his Oldest broth
er.-.9itrandria Gaseite.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-08-18
ELECTION RETURNS.

Below we give the official result of
the election held in this county on
Tuesday last:
For Permanent Seat of Government.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-08-18
For County Superintendent Free Schools.
BOARDS OF EDUCATION.

The following are the Boards OF Ed
ucation chosen, for this county:
Potomac Tomnship-President, w.
Manning Lemen; Commissioners, Mason
Marshall and James a. OSbourn.
Shepherd Township-President, Dr.
w. P. Manning; Commissioners, w. NJ.
Morrison and James NJ Hendricks.
Charlesto'cn TOrnship-President,
Cleou Moore Commissioners, J. S.
Moore and VIM. Phillips.
K'abletovn-Thomas Lock, President;
A. Brenneman, II. v. Crittenden,
Commissioners.
BoLva,-Lewis Castle, President !;
Thos. 3. Moore, Geo. w. Engle, Com
missioners.
Harper's Ferry-T. A. Kirwan, Pres
ident; II. II. Trail, Rev. J. a. FcFaden,
Commissioners.
MddIewuy-Jno. G. Shirley, Presi-
dent; J. J. Harrisburg, Jno, w. Rob
erts, Commissioners.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-08-18

a4r Sugars are down again, and W.
T. Lemen is offering a good article at
10 cents per pound.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-08-18

s@~ All quiet on the raging Cana'c',
but it is impossible to force the boatmen
to work, if they positively refuse to do
so, no matter if the federal troops are
as thick around them as grasshoppers
in a clover field. And we don't blame
them. All they want is barely living
price per ton, and nothing more.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-08-18

ss" Call and see the improved Glass
Fruit Jars at w. T. Lemens.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-08-18

EJ Tin Fruit Cars (Marten's make)
are only so cents per dozen al Lemeu's.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-08-18

DEATH OF EDMUND J. LEE.-Tbis
gentleman died suddenly at his resi-
dence near Shepherdstown, on FRIDAY
last. We learn that he had walked to
that town from his residence near by
on that morning, and returned in the
evening. In the night he was taken
suddenly in. A physician was immedi-
a:ely called in, but lie expired before
reaching his bedside. Mr.. Lee was a
distinguished lawyer, a gentleman es-
teemed, and viii be widely missed
tie had lived beyond the allotted
period set to human life, being il his
olst year.-Ndrtinsburg Statesman.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-08-18

1t is rumored that Charleston has
been chosen as the Capital of this State
by about 1000 majority.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-08-18
Lennen's s.

p@ A fine variety of Sugar at w. I.
Lemen's.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-05-08
SHERiFrS SALE.

10Y VIRTUE OF AN EXECUTION ISSUED
bout OF the Justices Court of MON
80 nship, in and for humhoadt County, State
of Nevada, ON the sstb day OF March. A. ID.
1877, and to me dtreet%d and delivered, for a
iudgment recovered in said Court on the Sd
day If March, A. ID. l877sin favor OF the STATE
of Nevada and against the Jersey Mining and
Smelling @ mpany and the following named
real estate, to Wit .,-..-.-,vs nj
Assay Office, supebntendent's Office. stable.
furnace building two cabins. stable in or
near the town of Jersey, in the county and
State aforesaid.
I For the sum Of sos s9-lOO U, 9. gold coin.
taxes, aud delinquency amnnntiag tothe sum
Sof SIS 91-l00, and costs taxed at SIS 74-1O0
aud accruing costs, all in u. s. gold coin, /
have on this 23d dav Of Arril, A. L. l577, lev.
led ga auI, talen in fzecatins the following
lesoriNtd property, to.witt = te'
z Assay office. sup Eintrndent's efice, stable,
furnace building, two cabins, sable in or
near the town of Jersey. said property situated
in the toWA Df Jersey. humboldt County,
Nevade:a
NUT.CE is hereby given that on
TUESDAY, THE fwEN ri-FOCRTR DAY
OF MAYA. ID. 1871. ~
Bet ween the. b uur OF o'clock in the merning
and s O'Clock in the afternoon, viz: At 4
o'clock p. M, in front of the Courthouse
door la the towa OF Winnemucca. Hunboldt
Connty. Nevada. will sell al the sbsEe d e.
scribed properly to the higher bidder for
cash U. =. gold coin. to satisfy said execution.
costs and accruing costs, and expenses OF
aale. or sufficient thereof % may be sufasie Mt
20 satisfy said amounts. aei ~
@. A. KYLE,
sheria. Of Humboldt County. Nevada.
winnamnccaAApril 2Sd. 4. D. 1877. I'd