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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-04-28


The curtain has at length fallen upon
the long aud liresome farce at New Or
leans, and the Nichols government has
undisputed possession OF the State Of
Louisiana. Packard and his henchmen
will of course go into enforced retire
lnent, unless provided for by the Presi.
dent in the distribution of his official
patronage. In this connection it is
some consolation TO know that what
ever the whole country, but more espe-
cially the South, may have suffered by
the carpet-bag government, the end has
at last been reached without turmoil
and bloodshed. OF course President
Hayes will be. profoundly abused by
;ire-eating radicals, for his action III the
premises, but if he does nothing more
during his administration for the good
of the country he will be remembered
AS the maa who brought peace to the
South at the expense probably OF his
own popularity with his party.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-04-28

Senator Morton, it is said, intends TO
devote his time alter the adjournment
of the extra session of Congress to wri-
ting articles and delivering lectures
upon his proposition to elect the Prcsi-
dent by the direct votes of the people.
He could not possibly be better employ
ed. The late experience Of the country
demonstrates conclusivcly the necessity
OF change in cur mode of electlng
the President The present form is i'll
consistent with the theory of our gov
ernment. If the people are capable OF
electing governor by direct vote,
they are capable of electing President
in the same manner. BY all means let
us get rid of the electoral college bust
ness and red tape generally as soon as
pOssible.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-04-28
HOW Is HI?

The troops have been withdrawn
from the State House Of South Carolina
some two weeks, and there has not been
the slightest disturbance down there
no, not even an African brother knock
ed down. Where are the radical prom
Uses cf riot, bloodshed and dire disaster?
Where is Mr.. Chamberlain Has any
body gone after him with blupderbuss
and bid him pack up his traps and
"dust 2" No. Has anybody done any
thing to disturb the blacks, VI attempt
ed to drive out the followers of Cham
bsrlain Not much. Everything is as
qniet down there as need be, and every
thing will be as calm in New Orleans
in day OF two as though there had
never been any trouble. Carpet-bag-
gers are miserable prophets They have
lost caste, and it is well that we are to
be rid of them.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-04-28
COMMUNICATED.

Mr.. Editor-It was my good fortune
to visit an entertainment given in
Grange Hall, Halltown, on Saturday
evening, April IA, by the ladies and
gentlemen of Halltown and vicinity, as
sisted by the NJ E. Church Choir, OF
Bolivar. AS the whole affair was so
pleasant and enjoyable, | consider it as
being worthy of note, it you will allow
the space in your valuable paper. 1t
would be impossible for me TO give the
names of all the persons engaged In 1t,
as there were many did not know /;
and | will promise to mention only such
things as / consider worthy of special
note. The musical performance was a
decided treat, and displayed excellent
taste on the part of Mr.. J. W. Grubb,
who directed that portion of the enter
tainmeut. To mention all the pieces
that were sung would take up 100 much
space, so ! will mention only u few OF
the best, and which elected much APP
plause.
Gathering up the Shells, "Phantom
Footsteps" and Away, the Track is
Whiie!' were splendid songs sung by
Mrs. Dutrow in her inimitable style, as
sisted in the chorus by Misses Nunna-
maker and Lenox, and Messrs Grubb,
Baden, Wentzell, and Chambers. The
last named piece had an accompaniment
of real sleigh bells, which produced a
Heaven, a solo, was given by Mrs.
Dutrow, and was much appreciated.
Touch the Sleeping Strings" was rem
dered by Mr.. Baden in the solo, and
three other gentlemen in the chorus.
''Since Bonnie went over the Sea, was
sung while exhibiting beautiful tab
leaux of Bennie's disconsolate sweet
heart. \ succession of beautiful tab
leaux was given, under the direction of
Miss Hood of Ilarper's Ferry. "The
Three Graces," Liberty" "Pocahon-
tas, "Home Circle, and 'CInging 10
the Cross, were among the best. "Bclle
Malone, and Good bye, Sweetheart"
were exhibited while the chorus was
sung behind the scenes. In the early
part of the programme short dramatic
piece was performed by the Misses Siri-
der and Misses Colbert, OFT, aud others.
all of whom gave evidence of great
deal of histriorc talent. \ charadc by
Miss Cockrill, Mrs. Allstadt and others,
was well performed and much enjoyed,
it being quite comic affair But the
most laughable part of the whole enter
tainment was song entitled Used up
joe" sung by Mr.. Baden, the character
of Used up Joe" being assumed by
Frank Nichols. Joe caused a great
deal of merriment Gy his funny pauto-
mimic actions.
Miss OLoughlin presided at the or
gan, during the singing of the most diff
ticult pieces. and gained many compli-
meuts for her excellent performing. a
string band dscoursed music at inter
walls. The whole entertainment vas a
decided treat, TO say the least of it, and
was creditable all connected with il
and the hours spent at it will always be
remembered with pleasure by III. +.
1t is stated that Mrs. Stohcwall Jack
son has closed contract TO write a
sketch of her husbands lie for the Phil
adelphia Times, for which she is to bc
paid 800 per column
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-04-28
Final Restoration Of Self.GOvern-
ment in the South.

In accordance with the orders issued
from Washington the detachment OF
troops on guard at tie State House III
New Orleans were removed Tuesday to
their barracks. The evacuation was
quietly made. Packard was lett behind
to illuminate his last manifesto and con-
template the detection of his Legisla-
ture, and the easy way in which they
went over and joined the Nichols Leg
islature and gave in their adhesion to
the legitimate State government. The
absence of demonstrative proceedings
of any kind shows how thoroughly the
people of New Orleans had trained
themselves to repress their feelings in
view of the great change that a simple
order had made in the political situation.
Gov, Nichols had pledged himself TO
maintain peace on the departure of the
troops, and the people he represented
and in whose name he spoke respected
the pledge. Thus passes away from
the South the last fragment OF the car
pet-bag governments that ruled and RI
cted there so long. The Legislature,
as reorganized, proceeded on Tuesday
to the first business in order by prompt
ly electing Judge Spofford to the Uni
ted States Senate, and thus etfectuaIly
got rid, a. the earliest possible moment,
of the claims of rival candidates and
complications and COMMISSIONS that might
have ensued if the contest had been
prolonged. The commission sent from
Washington to adjust matters has done
its work and returned, and it is due to
President Hayes to say that he has full
filled the promises made by him in his
letter of acceptance and his inaugural
address, by restoring local selt-govern-
ments to the only two remaining States
of the South that had been deprived OF
it by federal INTERCHANGEABLE. Sun.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-04-28

E1- IMPORTANT ACTION OF THE EPIs-
CoPAL CoNvoCATIoN AT PAKKERsBURG.
In pursuance of the action OF the
Council of the Protestant Episcopal
Church at their meeting held III May
last in Alexandria, Right. Rev. +, Nj.
Whittle, D. D., bishop of the Diocese
Of Virginia, called meeting of the
clergy and laity of that part OF the
Diocese which lies in the State OF West
Virginia to assemble in Parkersburg on
Wednesday last. This convocation
considered the very important question
whether it was to the interest to the
Church to form separate diocese OF
the State of West Virginia.
The Conference after mature delibera-
ticn resolved that the interest of the
Church in West Virginia demands a
division of diocese by the boundaries
between Virginia and West Virginia.
Without concluding the matter Con
ference adjourned to meet in Stanton,
Va, Oh the third Wednesday in May
next
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-04-28
Dtatbs.

In this place, on Thursday morning
last, goth in 'tani, Miss ARIE LEMEN,
aged about 10 years.
At the residence Of Mr.. Adrian Lem
en-, near Scrabble, on Tuesday last, 24lh
instant, Mr.. NICHOLAS COE, aged
about IS years.
In this place, OH Tuesday evening
last, the Path instant, after a lingering
illness of Consumption, Mr. JOSEPH
KEYS, aged about 80 years.
Near Winebrenner Cross Roads,
Berkeley County, on the 18th Of April,
Miss NARY FRANCIS OTrY, daugh-
ter of Mr.. VIM. Oiy, aged about IS
years.
In Hagcr>town, on the 18th, instant,
JOHN XNODE, son of Calvin and
Clara Hoffman, aged TWO years.
On April 18th, in MartiDsburg, Mrs.
CATHERINE KEARNS, aged "a
years.
On the 25th of March, 1877, HAIR.
RY STEPHENS, aged rs years, Of
Berkeley county, Arden district.
In Martinsburg, on the 10th inst,
EDWARD E., son of Jas. ID. and 5
c. Gletner, aged 2 years, 8 months and
10 days
On March 3Oth, KATE MATH-
EWS, only daughter of WIN Mercer
and Maria f. Hollis, aged 2 years, aud
7 N onths, of Berkeley.
At Spring Hill," Berkeley County,
w. Va, on the 18th ult., ELLEN
DOUGLAS, aged FIVE years. Third
child OF Boyd and Margaret Harlan,
and granddaughter Of the late DIR.
William Keerl of this county.
Near Scrabble, April %, 1877, STEL-
La ARABELLA BYERS, daughter
of Dir. Thomas II. Byers, aged year,
IL months and % days.
She has left MS, yes she has left us,
But we would not had her STAY.
For the Angels deign to take her
Up to Heaven, far away.
While We feel her loss most sadly,
Yet would have the heart refrain
To give utterance to our sadness,
For tbs her eternal gain.
Though her stay was brief among US,
Yet we had already learned
How. the little babe was fondled
While true love for it did burn.
She has left US to inherit
That mansion in the sky,
Which Christ before had promised,
Where may follow you and l.
The little lamb has Travelled
The road where all flesh 90,
And parents soon will follow,
Ne'er to miss their Stella more.
And wlile the body SAUNDERS,
Meath the cold and silent tomb,
The spirit is in Heaven,
Singing praise around the throne.
A FRIEND.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-04-28

B1- 1t is fact, not known to many,
that the late Rev. VIM. G. Coe, prom
inent minister of the Baltimore NJ. f..
Conference, and Presiding Elder of the
Lewisburg, w. Va, district, was edu-
Gated for the Catholic priesthood, at St.
Mary's Seminary. His views were chan-
ged to Professionalism under the preach
ing of the late Henry Slicer, and he at
forwards, as is known, became one OF
the ablest ministers of the Methodist
denomination.
Rev. DR.. Goes ministry embraced a
period of "a years, and during that time
he was never disqualified by sickness ;
and in the 1850 Sabbaths of his minis
terial life he preached $40! sermons.
His first sermon was preached in Baltl-
more, his last in Lexington some ten
DAYS before his death. His last words
were: "Let US make haste and pass over
this Jordan"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-04-28
hlarriaaes.

On Wednesday, April 18th, at the
residence of the brides father, Snyder's
Mills, by Rev. J. w. Smith, MIR. ED
WARD O. WILLIAMS aud Miss J.
OCTAVIA SNYDER, daughter of
Mr.. Jerry Snyder, both of Berkeley
County.
In Mar,insburg, on Tuesday. April
10Th, 1877, by Rev. a. 4. Rogers, Mr..
BENJAMIN f. JOHNSON and
Miss MARGARET J. AIKEN, all of
Berkeley county.
AT the home of the brides parents,
on April ~, 1877, by Rev. VIM. Beal,
Mr. SAMUEL DIS, OF Frederick coun-
", and Miss 5. L. DICKS of Berkeley
county.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-04-28
The Russo.TurlSish War.

OPENINc OF THE CANPAIGN.-The
manifesto promulgated by the Gar of
Russia, and the immediate crossing of
the Prulh by strong attachments of the
Russian army previously encamped in
Bessarabia, mark the opening of what
may not be long, but will probably
be fercely fought and unusually
bloody campaign. On Monday Rus
sian force took possession of Jassy,
pushing an advance guard on to BucEa
rest. n second detachment of the army
crossed the Pruth at Kagul and third
at Belgrade From these movements
it appears to be definitely settled that
the theatre of war is to be what is
sometimes described as the delta of the
Balkan, long strip of territory lying
between the Danube and the Black Sea,
and broken into two parts by the Bal
kan mountains. The force with which
Russia crosses the Prnth is estimated
at not less than 100000 men, or fully
double the number she has ever had in
any previous campaign on the line of
the Danube. The opposing Turkish
army is far inferior in point OF numbers,
but this disparity is compensated to =
considerable extent by the command
which it has over the navigation of the
Danube and the strong defensive posi-
tons it holds on the line of that river.
If these positions should be masked or
captured there will still remain the
passes of the Balkan range 20 be forced
before the Russians can seriously men
ace Constantinople.-Bah. Sun.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-04-28
Encourn-ement for the Feeble,

Debility, whether it be inherent, or
caused by overtaxcd strength, or protract-
ed illness, has most depressing influence
upon the mind, breeding an abject mel
ancholy nearly akin to despair, and en-
forcing the abandonment of cherished
and high hopes. Happily, the enfeebled
system. even in extreme cases, is suscep-
tible of invigoration. 1t is proved by i'll
controvertible evidence that Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters is an unfailing strength
ener of the weak, and that in addition to
vitalizing the physical organization, it
establishes regularity among those organs
upon whose efficient discharge of the
duties imposed on them by nature, con-
tinued vigor and health depend. Thous-
ands ofinstances night be cited to show
the regenerating influence of this health
giving agent in cases of debility, liver
disease, dyspepsia, nervous ailments,
constipation, intermittent fever, urinary
and uterine troubles, govt and rheuma-
tism, and other maladies.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-04-28

Town DEsrRoYED.-On Thursday
afternoon heavy storm passed over
Petrolia, Butler county, Pennsylvania.
The lightning struck large tank on
the Troutman farm, which contained
$4,000 barrels of oil, and the tank was
torn to pieces. The burning oil set FIRE
to two other tanks, and one containing
$4,000 barrels was DESTROYED. The
other was extinguished by steam. The
burning oil ran down the creek a mile.
destroying everything in its course. 1t
was checked by Ralston's dam, which
was large enough to hold it and stop
further damage. Twelve oil wells. with
tanks at the wells, were DESTROYED. The
town of Troutman, consisting of a no.
tel, two livery stables, billiard room
and dwelling house, was DESTROYED. A
pipe line pump station and number OF
other buildings were also DESTROYED.
The $1,000 barrels Of oil burned be-
longed to the United Pipe line, ard
will be paid by pro rata assessment
by that line. The loss in the town of
Troutman is estimated at $50, 900. The
loss oil the twelve oil wells is not
know.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-04-28

DEATH OF GEN. EARLY's OLD WAR
HoRsE.-Died, on the morning of the
18th inst, at the stables OF b. n. Hatch
err, in the county of Franklin, Va,
George, the black horse ridden by Gen.
Early in the beginning of the late war.
George was severely wounded at the
battle near Williamsburg, where he lost
an eye. He was also wounded in the
leg at Cedar Run, and afterwards at the
battle of Sharpsburg, was wounded in
the shoulder, which disabled him for
military service. He was about TWEEN
ty-hve years of age, and maintained his
appetite and vivacity to the last-belng
confined TO his bed only thirty six hours
before he died. He was properly bur-
led under the superintendence of Capt.
+. Meador.-Frank. Gq,eftr.
sD- Fresh Oranges, Bananas and
Lemons, just received at John G. I'm
seld's.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-04-28

BOARD OF REGENTs.-The Board of
Regents of the State Normal Schools
met in the rooms of the Superintendent
OF Public Schools day before yesterday.
The following members of the Board
were present: Hon. w. X. Pendleton,
President Gov. Henry NJ Mathews,
State Auditor Joseph 5. Miller, State
Treasurer Thos. J. West, Dr.. !. H. Lo-
gan and Judge II. J. Samuels, of Bar
louisville, 3. L. Butcher of Beverly be-
ing absent
The Board fixed the time Of COM
mencement of the several Normal
Schools, as follows: West Liberty, June
22d Farmont, June 25th; Shepherd
College, of Shepherdstown, Jefferson
county, June 26th; Marshall College, of
Huntington, Cabell county, June 10Th /;
Chenille College, of Chenille, Gilmer
county, jane 30th. The time for hold
ing the commencement of Concord Col
lege, Mercer county, has not yet been
decided upon.
Judge ii. J. Samuels, of Barbours-
vile, was appointed to inquire into the
titles of the several normal schools, and
see that the names were properly recon-
ded
The Board arranged for the repairs
of Marshall College, at Huntington,
also for the college building at West
Liberty.
Prot w. X. Pendleton, State Super
intendent of.Schools, and Judge II. j.
Samuels, were appointed by the Board
TO revise and publish code Of bylaws
for the regulation and government OF
the normal schools.
The Board also arranged the matter
of insurance on the State normal schools,
after which the meeting adjourned
Wheeiing Register.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-04-28
WAR IN EUROPE.

II seems to be- conceded OIL all sides
that war is inevitable between Russia
and Turkey. There has been much go
ing to and fro, much diplomatic CORE
spondence between the various powers
interested in the preservation Of peace,
to quiet the disturbing elements, but
the sword appears likely to become the
arbitrer in the quarrel. Turkey is IA
natically stubborn, aud elinys to an eff
fete system with great tenaoity, Russia
in some sense represents a higher and
more progressive civilization than the
Mussulman, and on that account will
have perhaps a larger share OF the SYM
pathy of her European neighbors, 1t
may be safely said that u great war is a
great calamity, although many observ-
ant people assume to believe that con-
test between these two great powers
would be of immense benefit to the
United States. II would of course Gre
ate demand for American grain, pro-
visions and war material, but the spirit
of speculation which would be sure to
be developed, and the sudden rise In
prices without corresponding rise in
wages would likely prove more than an
offset tor any good that might possibly
be derived therefrom. We always feel
rather dubious of good issuing out Of
evil, and so we hope that Europe may
be spared the suffering and the horrors
OF a great war.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-04-28
s1- WINcnEsrER PREsBYrErr.-

B@- WINcHEsrER PREsBYTEIY.-
This body convened at Berryville, Va,
on Wednesday last, at IL z. NJ. A.
sermon was preached by retiring Mod
orator Rev. Henry NJ. White, Of Win
chester. Rev. E. L. Wilson, OF Ger
arIstown, was elected Moderator, and
Rev. C. w. Kallis and Ruling Elder
Mckay, of Front Royal Church, were
made Temporary Clerks.
Thursday was spent in hearing re-
ports from the Churches, and receiving
and referring communications.
Mr.. Joseph L. Sherrard preached his
trial sermon for licensure on Thursday,
ia. NJ, The sermon was marked by
much vigor of thought, thoroughness
of preparation, clearness, conclseness
and simplicity, so as to make those who
heard it forget that it was preached for
criticism. At night Rev. NJ. w. Wood
worth preached an able, clear and i'm
pressive sermon,
Friday morning Presbytery got fair
" to work. The Committee appointed
at las, Presbytery to report upon the
Revised Form of Government, through
its Chairman, Rev. ]. r, Graham, ID.
D., reported against adopting the book
Rev. A. c. Hopkins, of the same Com
mittee brought in minority report re-
commenting the adoption of the Re
vised Form of Government with num-
Der of amendments.
This gave rise TO an earnest debate
which prevented preaching at IL A. NJ,
as had been expected. Those favoring
the Revision as amended were Rev. q.
w, Finley and A. G, Hopkins, those
opposing it were Rev. r. L. Berry, D..
Ii. Riddle, D. d., and ]. r. Graham,
d, D.
The debate was interrupted by the
hour for dinner; after dinner Presbytery
spent most of the time in examining
Mr.. J. I. Sherrard ON Theology,
Church History, the Sacraments,
There has been an unusually full at
tendance of ministers and elders on
Presbytery, and the Reports for the
most part are quite encouraging.
The next meeting will be held at
Kerneysville. in September next.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-04-28

AN IMrosTER AT LARGE.-We pub
lished in The Baltimorean of last Satur-
day an article taken from the columns
of Texas exchange, concerning the
exploits and travels in that State OF
young woman purpor,ing to be the IA
nous Belle Boyd, of the Shenandoah
Valley. AT that time We had not the
remotest idea that the original Belle
Boyd was in our midst.-That she was,
is fully explained in communication,
which will be found in another column
of 10 days issue. Miss Belle Boyd that
WAS is now happily married, and has
been for several years In the delight
tul quiet OF her comfortable home, sur
rounded by her children, and happy in
the love of devoted husband, she now
enjoys life on Myrtle avenue, Baltimore.
She desires that what may have prompt
ed an impulsive, patriotic girl OF seven
teen to attempt may now sleep in that
oblivion TO which she several years since
coufded it, with neither hope nor inten-
ton that it should be ever resurrected.
-Bailimorean. /.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-04-28

On Friday of last week. two little
children, one Rebecca Kir,ley, aged
eight years, daughter of Captain Jo-
seph Kirtley, and the other daughter
of Capt. J. +. Wolf, of the A. Spier,
lying at the lower canal wharf, were
playing on that boat, when they fell
overheard. Mr.. George Reed, OF Har-
per's Ferry, succeeded in catching with
q boat hook the clothes of Captain
VOLTS daughter, and drew her up on to
the boat, where she was speedily resus-
citated. Little Rebecca, however, got
under the boat and was drowned
Cumberland NsWs.