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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-09-01

CHESAPEAKE AND ONO CANAL Con
srRucTIoN BoNDs-The United States
Supreme Court has rendered an opinion
in the case Of w. w. Corcoran, appel
LIANT, VS.. the Chesapeake and Ohio Ca
nal Company, an appeal from the Su-
preme Court of the District Of Colum-
bia. The issues in the case have been
narrowed down to single material
point, viz: Whether what is known as
the coupons of the canal construction
bonds are entitled to bear interest-that
is interest upon the interest on said
bonds. This question has been decided
negatively by the Circuit Court of Balti-
more city. The Court of Appeals of
Maryland has also decided that under
special statute of the State authorizing
the pledge of the canal company of its
revenues for the payment of said bonds
and interest thereon, simple interest on
ly was meant, and that as to the lien on
those revenues and tolls, interest on the
coupons was not included in the lien.
The Supreme Court thereupon, thinks
the decision of the Maryland courts be-
came the law of the whole case as TO
the parties therto, and affirms the deci-
sion of the court below.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-09-01
WHAT SHALL HE DONE2
1t must be evident to the most casu

1t must be evident 10 the most casual
observer of passing events that the times
nre critical. There is much uneasiness
in the public mind, and there has proba-
bly, never been period in the history
of this country when calm counsels and
cool deliberation were more needed.
The currency question is perplexing to
many of our people, and there is a class
among US who insist that remedy for
our present evils can be found in all in
crease of the volume ofour paper money,
while others hold just to the contrary
opinion, AS for ourselves we confess
we are not able to perceive how an In
crease of irredeemable paper money can
help matters. Whenever q paper dol
laI is worth dollar in gold or silver,
we will have reached solid and proper
business foundation and not before.
Abundance Of money by no means as
sures an increase of business. Money
is already held in plenty by the city
banks, and only needs good collaterals
to bring it into circulation, and that too,
at low rate of interest. But the troub
le is there is III business 10 justify Dor
rowers in taking risks. The present
years redundant crops may set the
wheels of commercein motion, and thus in
augurate the beginning OF the good time
for which we have SO long been waiting.
Ills as far as we can see is our only
present hope, We must wait, There
Is one thing, however, which can be
done, and the people should see that it
is done: The time is approaching when
it will he necessary to send representa-
,ives to Congress and to the Legisla-
ture. They should be men Of the very
highest intelligence and character Let
the people select men OF brains rather
than pot-house politicians. Let them
not look so much to mans political
faith and convictions, as to his real fit
ness to represent them. The truth is
we fear We are suffering from TOO much
politics. When we get down to straight
forward, old fashioned honesty, both in
currency and politics, we shall probably
begin to see streaks of light illumine
our present darkness and uncertainty.
AT all events a change caunot make
matters worse,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-09-01

Mrs. John Jacob Astor, Of New
York, gave very handsome private
entertainment at her Newport villa
last week, in honor Of her guest,
Miss Carroll, daughter Of Gov John
Lee Carroll, Of Maryland.
OF celebrities at the Montgomery
(Va) White Sulphur Spring, are Gen.
Malone, late a candidate for the
governorstip Of Virginia; Gen.
Beauregard, from New Orleans; Gen.
Jubal Early, Mr. Wade Hampton, Jr.,
Capt j: w. Cuyler, U. S. A; Col.
Chas. +. Fenner, of New Orleans;
Gen. Jos. K. Williams and others.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-09-01
DtatI)s.

In this town, on Tuesday last, the
2S,h Of August, Mrs, ELIZA RUTH
ERFORD, wife OF Mr. John RATHER
ford, aged about so years Her re
mains were inferred III the Lutheran
grave yard, at Unionyile, on Wednes-
day afternoon.
In this place. on Tuesday the 2Sth Of
August, Mrs. ELIZA LUCAS, widow
OF Edward Lucas, deceased, aged 81
Yeas.
AT Columbus Junction, Iowa, on the
18th of August, Of Paralysis, Rev.
HENRY BISHOP, sonin-law Of AL
bert Humrickhouse, deceased, of this
town, aged about 90 years.
At his residence near lIalltown, in
this Codnty, on Wednesday morning,
August p9th, Hon. WIN. LUCAS, aged
about II years.
Al his residence near Kcarneysville,
on Monday evening, The 27th of Au-
gust, o. Dropsey, Mr.. WIN. NJ. LEM
EN-, aged II years, ) months aud rs
days.
Mr. Lemen was an honest and upright
citizen, aud his death will be regretted
by many of his friends and relatives.
Out of family Of IA children there is
now but one surviving member, that Of
the wife of Mr. John L. Kerfoot, OF
Berkeley County. His remains were
inferred in Elmwood Cemetery Of thin
town, on Wednesday afternoon. Rev.
Dir. Edwards, Baptist minister Of Mar
tiDsburg, ofliciaic1.
Near Berkeley Station, Aug 9Th ult,
ELLEN JULIA, infant daughter of II.
w. and Ellen +. Small, aged | / months.
On the 27tb ult, of Typhoid Fever,
at the residence OF &. H. Mcknight,
ESQ, CbarlestowD, w. Va, JOHN Is.
MCELROY, of Philadelphia, Pa, in
the 10Th year of bis age.
At Harpcr's Ferry, Of Infammatory
rheumatism, Mrs. ELIZA ANN WAL.
TIERS, in the 10Th year of her age.
On the 2lst ult, at the residence Of
her father, Mr.. Daniel Sutton, near
Martinsburg, Mrs ELIZABETH WAL
KER, wife Of Mr.. Geo +. Walker, Of
Clarke County, Va, aged about 33
years.
At her residence in Bolivar, near Har-
pers Ferry, on Tuesday the 7th Of An.
gust, Mrs. LYDIA A., in the 6sth year
at her age,relict of the late J. L. Hook
ensmitb
Emmi,tsburg, Md, papers please
copy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-09-01

by- We see that the colored folks OF
Shepherdstown and vicinity intend to
hold "a grand tournament" $50 called)
on Col. Morgan's farm on the 9TH inst,
We think they could be much better
employed than in initiating the tom
tooleries of white people, but they wont
thank us for saying so. Nevertheless,
we take occasion to remind them OF the
fable of the butterfly and the ant; how
the former wasted the summer III play,
whilst the latter was busy making pro-
vision for the winter, and how when
winter came the festive butterfly, bav-
ing nothing to live on, starved to DEATH
and the prudent, painstaking little ant
had an abundance for himself and his
family.
The knights OF "Iyoryhoe" and of
"Ravenswool" may now rig themselves
ont in feathers and tinery and ride their
raw boned Rosinautes at the ring, but
when winter comes they'll be apt to
need the money they so toolishly ex-
pended during the summer in tourna-
iuents, festivals, pie MICS and other purse
.lerle,iug frolics, and they'll then be
better able to appreciate our advice.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-09-01

CHESAPEAKE AND Ono CANAr--Bus-
mess on the canal continues brisk, the
clearances yesterday numbering thirty
seven boats, carrying over 1000 tons OF
coal. Last week the Consolidation
Company advanced the rate of trirpage
TO S25 from SIS, the amount charged
when they were shipping coal at 10 Cts.
per ton, claiming that the advance in
freight 10 90 cents justified return to
former rates of trippage. Many of the
boatmen of the line complain that the
advance is burdensome, and some say
they will not load if the advanced
amount is exacted, while others talk of
a strike against it. No action has yet
been taken, however. The boat r. b.
Cropley, of the Borden line, which left
here on Saturday morning, sunk in The
canal near Oldtown yesterday.-Cum-
6sriaad Neps, August %.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-09-01

BE- HARD TMEs.-An exchange re
marks that a great many of our people
are in the habit Of complaining of hard
times, but when excursions OF pic MICS
are on the tapis they can find all the
money that may be necessary to attend
each and all Of them. How much mon
ey has been spent by the people Of this
town during the present summer in at
tending these pleasure excursions. No
doubt, enough to keep many families in
fuel during the coming winter, when
work will be scarce, and earnings very
limited, aud it is too often in this way
that many families find the times too
hard for them. They spend beyond
their income in seasons and times Of
prosperity, and are therefore entirely
unprepared for the blasts of adversely
which are so sure to sweep around the
humble habitations of the poor. Small
as any income may be, few dimes
should be saved from it and laid up
against cloudy days and rainy weather.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-09-01

E~ We invite attention to the ar
ticle of "Mary Beau" in this issue, Civ
Ing an interesting account of the pro-
ceedings of the Young Mems Christian
Association Convention, held near Ker-
neysyille last week. The account is
full and complete, and We congratulate
"Mary" upon her interesting descrip-
ton of the Convention, and we are as
sured it will be read with much gratif-
cation. MARY" is good girl, and we
shall be pleased to communicate with
her frequently.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-09-01

EB EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION The
w. Va. Educational Association met at
Martinsburg Oh Tuesday morning last.
The welcoming address was made by
Rev. Prof Hyde. His theme was
"Christian Education" Prof. Crago,
Ist Vice President, in the absence OF
Col. Byrne, the President, made the re-
ply to Rev. ]. p. Hyde,
The afternoon of Tuesday was ocou-
pied with the appointing OF the various
committees, and the discussion of a
uniform examination for all grades of
certificates" Tuesday night Hon. Z.
!. Faulkner addressed the Association
on Popular Education" "Wednesday
morning the election of officers tor the
ensuing year was held, which resulted
as follows VIM. II. Pendleton, LII.
d., President; Prof +. Ii. Crago, OF
Moundsville, LIST Vice President; Prof.
J. III. French, of Princeton, w. Va,
2nd Vice President; Prof. Z. S. Cox, Of
Parkersburg, 3rd Vice President; Prof.
J. Ii. Rudd, of Monroe, 4th Vice Presi-
dent; Prof. Ezekiel Honar, of Mounds
willie, Corresponding Secretary; Prof. 1,
NJ. Marshall, of Chenille, Recording
Secretary; Prof: T. c. Miller, Of Fair
mont, Treasurer Rev. a. l.. Wade, OF
Morcantown, Auditor. The rest of the
morning was consumed by Prot Joseph
McMurran in discussing the subject
1.-The proper character Of Primary and
Secondary Schools, Colleges, &c. The
paper was well received and highly
complimented.
Wednesday afternoon was occupied
with the discussion of the paper pre-
scented by Prot. McMurran, Of Shepherd
College, and with an address against
1.-The teaching of German in our Pub
/, lie Schools" by Prof Loos of Bethany
College.
At night, DR.. Peudleton, the State
Superintendent Of Schools, favored the
Association with an address on ''Meth-
cd in education"
Thursday morning, Prof. E. S. Cox,
of Parkersburg, addressed the Associa-
ton on the subject, Teachers as quick
euers of the human intellect"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-09-01

~ IERSONALS, SC.--l III. ~ -.
Smeltzer, OF Shepherd College, md wife,
have returned from pleasure trip to
Pennsylvania, visiting relatives and
friends
Hon. A. r. Roteler has consented
to address the Leetown Encampment,
on Tuesday morning next, at 10 II
o'clock.
On Monday next, the 9rd OF Septem-
Der, Shepherd College of this town,
Prof Joseph McMurran, Principal, will
commence its Fall and Winter session,
and we are glad to learn under very
favorable auspices.
A Reunion of the surviving members
of the Potomac Rifles, (Greens) will
take place at Morgan's Spring, to-day,
Saturday, the lst Of Sept Let there be
as many present as possible.
Rev. DR.. Butler, Pastor of the Me
mortal Lutheran Church, at Washing
ton, D. c., was in town last week.
Rev. Harry Lee, of Richmond, and
son of Mr.. E. J. Lee, of this place, de-
ceased, filed the pulpit of the Episco-
pal Church OF this town, morning and
evening, OH Sunday of last week.
Masonic Hall is being improved by
being repapered and reprinted by Mr.,
VIM i. Miller.
The pavements in front of the dwell
ings of Mrs. Mary Baker and Messrs
Geo. w. and 5, p. Humrickhouse, are
repaired, and greatly improved.
The Misses Moorehead of Baltimore,
are visiting Miss Kate Baker, in this
town.
The Misses Hackney, ofWashington,
are visiting Miss Annie Harrison Of this
place.
We learn that Mr.. WIN. T. Snod-
grass, prominent citizen Of Berkeley,
died on Wednesday last, from an attack
of Paralysis.
While at Charlestown, Tuesday last,
we again had the pleasure OF partaking
of sumptuous dinner at the Carter
House. There is the place to get your
squire meals.
w. w. Coles Great New York and
New Orleans Geological aud Equestrian
Exposition, the largest in existence,
will exhibit at Marlinsburg on Tuesday
the 18th of September
The Berk eley Agricultural Fair will
commence on the 18th Of September,
Tuesday, aud last four days. Great
preparations are being made to make 1t
the best ever held there.
Henry w. Lyday, of Smithsburg,
Washington County, Nd, raised on l
3-s acre of ground, 55 bushels and As
pounds Of wheat.
The Grand Lodge Good Templars
will meet al Volcano, five miles from
Laurel Junction, this State, Monday
next. Round trip tickets, 3. 81 o. r.
r., $1,000,
We regret very much that we could
not attend the opening ceremonies OF
the Lee;own Eucampment, on Thurs
DAY. We learn that the GraEgers had
a special chicken roasted for us.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-09-01

BRUTAL MURDER IN VIRGINIA.-The
Staunton Spectator states on authority
of two correspondents that before day
light oil Tuesday morning last, man
named James w. Fox, went TO the house
of James Carter, near Greenfield, Nelson
county, Va, and attempted TO kill the
whole family, which consisted of Mr..
Carter, 80 years old; his sister, Mrs.
Harris, 20 years old, and Mrs. Margret
Pannell and her two children. He first
killed Mrs. Harris with a club, and then
seriously wounded Mr.. Carter and Mrs.
Pannel!, striking them about their heads
aud faces, and leaving them for dead.
He then fired the house to conceal all
traces of his crime. Mrs Pannell was
able after a time TO give the alarm, and
with the assistance of the neighbors the
body of Mrs. Harris and Mr.. Carter
and two children were rescued from the
flames, the building, which was small,
being entirely consumed. Family diff
cul;ies and revenge are supposed to
have instigated this fearful crime, the
family being too poor for robbery to
have been any object.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-09-01

p&- A Coon ArpoiNTMENT.-Wc are
glad to notice from the Hagerstown,
Herald, that our young friend, J. Sey-
mour Baker, of Sharpsburg, has been
appointed by the Board OF Examiners,
lst assistant Teacher of the Graded
School OF Sharpsburg. MIR. Baker grad
ua,ed in the Normal Department of
Shepherd College of this place, and we
have no doubt that he will be of great
credit to his school,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-09-01

Now is the time tor lovers to get
spoony over ice cream, she taking few
pretty dabs at his vanilla, and lie Dor
rowing a taste of her chocolate. This
process inspires confidence in the day
when they will be throwing corncd beef
and cabtages across the table.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-09-01

They are already discussing the
question of the succession in Congress
TO Mr.. MARTIN, in the Second District.
This looks like taking time by the
forelock, indeed, as Mr.. MARTIN has
not even yet taken his seat; and his
successor will not take his seat until
within thirty days of the year 1880.
Yet, notwithstanding this, we learn
that Hon. &. j. FAULKNER, Mr.
MARTENS Immediate predecessor, is
already actively in the field for the
succession, and that the eyes of both
Judge john BLAIR HoGE and Hon.
DANIEL B. Lucas are turned in the
same direction. Mr.. MARTIN is
himself man of talent, culture, and
popular manners, and it is to be pre-
sumed that, as this is his first term,
he will have hosts of friends who will
expect to see him succeed himself
Wheeiing Register.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-09-01

Be5 The Boonsboro' odd FsllOw
says the monument fer the Antietam
National Cemetary at Sharpsburg, will
not be erected this coming September,
as lad been anticipated. Arrange
ments for removing the debt have not
been completed, nor is the Association
ready to transfer the management OF
the Cemetary over into the hands Of
the Government. 1t will be another
year before it can be dedicated, &c.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-09-01
NOTICE
z. J. LEES EXECUTORS.

THE undersigned having qualified as
i Executors OF 4. j. LEE, deceased.
notice is hereby given to all persons In
debted to said deceased to come for ward
and pay the ssme, and all persons having
claims against said deceased to present
the same 70 the undersigned, proven ac-
cording to Law, for payment.
i. J. LEE,
II. B. LEE,
Executors.
September !, 1877. w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-09-01

Be- GRAPES, GRAPES, GRArEs.-lf
you want to see the incest and biggest
Grapes you ever tasted or stuck an axe
into, just call at the residence of our
friend Mr.. John w. Grant, OF this
place, one Of which measured 3 l2
inches in circumference We return
thanks for quantity Of them, They
are of the Union Village" variety, and
are certainly hard to beat.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-09-01
nlarria9es.

In St Joseph's Catholic church, by
Rev. Father Charles, on Monday, Aug.
18th ult., Mr.. +. }. PERUVIAN 10
Miss ROSE COX, all OF Martinsburg.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-09-01

a MALICIOUS ACT.-Mr. WIN.
Criswell, of this city, was engaged in
threshing the crop of wheat Of MIR. Z.
Kearfoot, jr., who resides few miles
south of Vanclevesville ard when the
lower portion of a rick was reached,
the hands about the machine were
startled by what they supposed was
the explosion Of the engine, but upon
examination the feeder discovered
shat several horse shoes, a piece of
chain and other iron particles had
passed through the cylinder, making
a complete wreck of it. The pieces
of iron had no doubt been placed
there by some person with malicious
intent A party who would thus
attempt to destroy the property OF
another, besides endangering human
life is ready to commit the foulest crime.
There are strong suspicious as to who
are the guilty parties in this netarious
act.-MartmSburg Statesman.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-09-01

The Baltimore Standard thinks John
W. Garrett oughtn't 10 be SO hard on
workingmen, as it insults the memory
of his father, who for many years fol
lowed the business of drayman.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-09-01

EG New OFFICE.-We learn that
DR.. D. w. Border, of Kearneysville,
has erected very comfortable office adj
joining his residence at that place. In
crease of practice, and want of accom-
moda,ions for visiting patients, We un-
derstand compelled the DR.. to build;
we hope his success may continue in the
future, as It has been in the past.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-09-01
sD- KEEP Your AGREEMENTS. -one

pG- KEEP YoUR AGREEMENrs.-ohe
reason why many people do not get
along in the world is because they can
not be depended upon. They DO not
keep their agreements. When they are
weighed in the balance Of actual affairs
they are often found wanting. They are
seldom on time. The workman who IS
always on hand at the appointed time
and place, and does his work according
to agreement, is sure to get along. 10 a
young mechanic, starting in life, the
habit of plomptness and punctuality is
worth more than a thousand dollars
cash capital-although thousand dol
lars is not to be despised. The trust
worthineSs of the faithful workman pro-
duces money; but the untrustworthiness
of the unfaithful one causes him to lose
money. There is all everlasting princi-
pie. He who would be permanently
prosperous must keep mis- engagements.
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died in Salt Lake City, Utah, on We'd
nesday last, at the age of IS years.
One of Jubal Early's old soldiers met
him at a railroad station in Mississippi
the other day, and enthusiastically call.
Cd him the best man ever made, and
wished he was in Heaven.
An Illinois youth invested $50 in a
New York firm to discover "iIow TO
appear well in society" The recipe
which he received by return mail was
short, simple, and easily understood:
always keep your nose clean, and do
not suck more than one finger al Il time. "
The strike in town yesterday morning
was promptly queled. The old lady
marched upon the scene with broom,
and the boy took the saw and returned
to work on the wood pile at old rates.
Blanc, the notorious gambler, and
king of Monaco, recently deceased, has
left a fortune of sl7,O00,0O0. Upon
his Swiss estates along $4,000 legacy
duty was paid. Less 100000 charita
Die requests, the property is divided
among four daughters. They are un-
married, but now how eminently mar
riageble.
The planet Mars is now visible in the
eastern sky about 9 o'clock. l: may
readily be discerned by its peculiar
brilliancy. 1t has fiery red appearance.
If success depends upon health surely
health depends upon pure blood. DIR.
Bulls Blood Mixture maintains the
blood in a state OF purity, and health is
the result.
The preacher who spends his nights
in writing dull sermons stays awake to
put his hearers to sleep.
RANDALL, TIE EvANGELIsr-Ed.
Randall, formerly a citizen of this place,
until he was sent to the penitentiary at
Moundsville for forgery, is now in
Wheeling Fostering the people of that
place with windy barangues and frothy
nonsense, land filing the U. S. mails with
postal cards about his moving on Sa-
tan's Notifications and capturing his
guns. His postals have printed on them
a very correct opinion of his capacity
and character signed 10y Rev }. w.
Cornelius And if Ed has lucid inter
walls we suggest that he compromise
with Satan, swallow him, and make
away with Notwithstanding In
dependent.
RANDALL 'TuE EVANGELIST This
gentleman, known TO many of our read
ers, says the Frederick Examiner, has
gone out in blaze Of glory, as it were,
at Wheeling, leaving for his boarding
house keeper the following unique note,
written On postal card, at the top OF
which Is printed denunciation of Ran
dali, signed by well-known Methodist
minister of this State, 10 which card
Randall refers when he SAYS ''the above
named mar :"
EdUard Starlight, Boarding house,
No. $500 Chspline street, Center Wheel
ing, Sixth Ward, Wheeling, Virginia -
If you wskt eny Bord for the above
named man just call on the Standard
and Sunday Leader. Had they Keep
their d-m mout shut temporal things
would be fourishing. But the dog is
dead and the child is named Anthony.
The lunatIce and fana:ice and imposter
has gone 10 the Poor House. If this
long walk and hot weather will BE hard
on me PFC miles to Martinsburg, and
But Little further to b-ll.