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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-12-08
LOCAL N EW S.

Reading matter on every page of
THE REPUBLICAN.
"A shooting match will take place
at John L. Browning's next Tues
day, 18th inst.
Mr.. A. Boyer, of Accident, this
county, slaughtered chester hog
this fall, which Melted 466 pounds.
Miss Lizzie johnson of Frank.
fort, Mineral Co., w. Va, was visit.
ing this week at Rev. B. Ison's.
We are sorry to announce that
Mr.. Ed. r. Coddington is lying seri
ously ill at his residence near Oak.
land.
Mr.. Nicholas Merrill last week
butchered hog which weighed,
dressed, over five hundred pounds.
Hard to beat in this county,
The thermometer on last Satur-
day morning, in Oakland, registered
eight degrees below zero, and on
Monday morning six below.
Another flood was threatened on
Tuesday and Wednesday, but on
Wednesday night the rain gave place
to IA snow storm, which is still pre-
vailing at the time of going to press,
Thursday evening.
We learn that eight pieces of the
silverware stolen irons Mr.. VIM. r.
Davis, at Piedmont, w. Va, were
found by party of men near Thun-
der Hill, about mile west of Keyser,
while searching for the body of Mrs.
Hines, who was drowned in the re-
cent flood.
Now is the time for the lrieuds
of THE REPUBLICAN to build up for
it a large circulation. IN your social
gatherings speak of it to those who
are not subscribers, and induce them
to send in their names. 1t is worth
more than the price of su scripti0n.
To those having children growing
up it is worth as much in the course
of a year as three months schooling,
and costs but trifle. Send in the
names.
There is no possible excuse for in.
attention to the weak and suffering
among ones horses and stock when
such an invaluable and ever reliable
means of relief is at hand as Keller's
Roman Eminent. Its rage Of APP
plicati0n is very wide and few in
deed are the indication of disease it
will not meet and utterly destroy. For
pain and discomfort from any cause,
internal and external, the prompt
and judicious use of this Remedy will.
insure immediate relief.
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The SILVER QUESTION IN THE
PULPIT. Several of the New York
and Brooklyn ministers, in their
Thanksgiving sermons, referred in
pointed terms to the matter of silver
initiation, notably Rev. Henry Ward
Beecher, of Plymouth Church, and
Rev. DIR. Potter, of Grace Episcopal
Church. Mr.. Beecher spoke strongly
against imitation with deprecated
silver, which he styled Suppress d."
and which he declared, like "sup-
pressed measles" will be fatal if it is
not conquered. Mr.. Beecher said {:
"There is a congress of time and of
the world, and civilized men, if
agreeing on no. other point, are
agreed that gold, and gold alone, is
the standard; the human race stands
together in the belief that gold repre-
sents property, and any Congress
which votes that silver is equal to
gold votes to teach men a lie and to
cheat by law" DR.. Potter preached
a sermon in advocacy of paying
honest debts in honest COIN" He
said pecuniary endorsements and
family diss ension shorten more lives
than overwork, and argued that the
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-12-08

Marriage Licenses were granted to
the following parties during the
month of November.
Charles n. Lee and Susan E. AL
bright.
Ulysses Frazee and Virginia A.
Matthews.
John w. Linzy and Sarah NJ
BuzZard, ... .....
VIM. Thos. Drennen and Susan C.
Miller.
Joseph Spiker and Alice Virginia
Moore.
VIM. +. Fairall and Sarah V.
Fairall.
John Wolfskiel and Lucinda Reck-
nor.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-12-08

Intimate reciprocal relations exist
between health and a normal state
of the Liver. When the Liver works
properly the eyes are bright. the
complexion brilliant, the step elastic
thought clear and sparkling, diges-
ton perfect-in word perfect physi-
cal and mental excellence belongs to
the individual. This is just what
Keller's Vegetable Life Drops will
insure to any one suffering with
Liver disease; as it thoroughly clean
SEES this organ without producing any
irritation, and stimulates it to health
full action. .....
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l. 0. O. f.

John NJ. Jones, Grand Secretary
of the Grand Lodge of the Independ-
ent Order of Odd Fellows, of the
State of Maryland, will meet Sheal-
tel Lodge, No. 100, in their Lodge
room, in Oakland, on Saturday even
ing, Dec. 18th, 1877, for the purpose
of exemDlifying the secret work of
the Order, A full attendance of
members is desired.
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The Herald says that the hard
times are doing more in New York
city to shut up liquor saloons in that
city than the law and order league.
Two thousand are said to have been
closed during the past eighteen
months Tor want of patronage.
Sweet are the uses of adversely"
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Literary.

The regular meeting of the Garrett
Literary Society was held at the pub
lie school building on Saturday even
ing, Dec. LIST, at O'Clock, President
Peddicord ii. the chair. The follow
ing was the order of exercises:
Reading of the Excelsior, by the
Editress, Miss Nellie Peddicord. 1t
was an unusually good number, con-
tanning about twenty locals, each one
hitting some member Of the Society.
Essays Miss Maggie Peddicord, sub
ject, Our Young Men :" Allen Ison,
subject, "Our Society," Selections :
Lawson Loar, subject, "a young man
to his lady-love;" King Delawder,
subject, 1.-THE Reformer :" Y. j. Ped
dicord, subject, "Bill and the Wild
ow." This meeting was a very in
teresting one.
After the usual recess. the follow
ing officers were, after spirited
contest, elected for the ensuing term.
Vice President.-Wm. G.. Davis.
Financial Sec. Frank p. Arnold.
Treasurer.-King Delawder.
Corresponding Sec.-Miss Lou A.
Thayer.
Librarian.-Miss Jennie DelaWder.
Editress. Miss Ella Peddicord.
Critic. Miss Jane Delawder.
Free of charge. Your druggist
will refund VOur inonnV if Dr RuIl1C
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NJ. E. Misunderstanding Sunday
morning, at 104 O'Clock, by Rev. b.
Ison. Sunday School at p. NJ, in
stead of II, as heretofore.
Lutheran Church. Preaching on
Sunday morning, ut IL o'clock, by
ReA. O. G. Miller. r...
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
Constable's Sale.

pY VIRTUE OF TWO WRITS OF FIERf
~ taclas, Issued by A. C.. Good q Justice of
the Peace of the State of Maryland in and for
Garrett county, one at the suit Of John Den
cen, and the other at :he suit of j. Frank
and tenements of John Beavers have seized
and taken In execution, all the right, title
and interest, both in law and equity of the
said John Beavers, in ar to Military Lot No.
o., described as follows: Beginning at the be-
ginning tree Of Lot No. 81, and running
north 670 east S012 perches, north 80 west S91I
perches, south 80 west S91S perches, theAby 4
straight line to the beginning containing so
acres. Also, tract ofland known and called
the "WidowS Mite" described as Iolk}ws;
beginning at the end of Is perches on a line
drawn east from a bounded chpStn ua tffee
marked 81, the beginning OF Lot No. 81 lying
westward of Fort Cumberland and running
thence north e west IL perches west Is perch
es, north 230 west Is perches. north g.. east
l79 pearches, south SO west 10 perches, west
So perches, north 10 perches. then by a straight
line 10 the beginning, containing s. acres.
And hereby give notice, that on
Saturday, 9Th day Of January, 1878,
at | O'Clock p. NJ, in the town of Oakland, In
front of Coddngton's Hotel, will offer for
sale the interest of the said John Beavers ia
the afore described property so seized and
taken in execution, by public auction to the
and costs. II
JOHN MILLER, JR,,
dS-H Constable.
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Country Produce Wanted.

Game of all kinds, BuckWheat
-four, Corn, Oats, Rye, Butter, Eggs,
Chickens, Turkeys, Geese, BeeswaX,
Lard, taken in exchange for goods at
Brooks Great New York Store.
D17-tf.
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Dentistry.

DIR. j. Daily, Resident Dentist at
Westernport, will be in Oakland on
Monday Dec. 10th, and remain one
week. Rooms at Rowan Whites.
n24 st.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-12-08

The subscriber has just received a
new lot of buffalo robes from Colo
RADIO, which he will sell cheap.
Also just received, large lot CT
new goods usually kept in first
class country store, which will be
sold cheap for cash or country pro-
duce.
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JNO. E. GNAGEY,
3t. Accident, Md.
ll24-3t.

Buckwheat Flour and Buckwheat
grain traded for in any quantity, at
Brooks Great New York Store.
Highest price paid and goods sold at
lowest rates. n2i-t3.
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D and I JAIL '0'' 900 90
Burton ! Bush, We. work ko,.o
sill for front door, 16 ~
CRATES in foundation, 10 so
Grading around Court house, 49, As 90
T"creSsing thcness story house.
Grder Clerk Office, 3@
Porico in ronto house, SO 90
n the of Court house, Is 67
20S feet of pouting on Court house, C9 10 CENTS 80
Cast iron pipe for spouting, 8 81
Judges stand raising jury partition Court house,
Clerks desk, q So
f FsPi, in cS n e,s sGpse Office l 14ss
Judges stand and desk in Orphans Court room, s2S
Whe%Sshng Vaults and cleaning DOORS 80
Inside sh n foF G0%ft Fo ofae M
Thirteen pairs double Court house, SO 70
Substituting brick sudding in the sherf house, POO
Water closet seetf in Jail, IS
272 feet Of scouting on sherifs house. q cents 4a
Painting Brick work on Court house. sher house and JAIL US 90
Three GOA boxes, 800
V Wood Goo 0t to JAIL iS4 4S
Halls Safe and Lock two vault doors and two
same, for for Jail ...-,,. lias %
Ohio Railroad freight vault
Same. 8 21OO-2O tons railroad iron for vaults, 86 so
John s ssS3 sh5 1Tn iSTss' If
G. A. Shirer stove pipe,
a%"11 Ohio rSad Company Ps freight on same
/; Bush 3 Son hauling 800
William smouse cleaning Court house sheris house and JAIL 90
ds' Pn5%s f 6end and sverns 80
George steyer, lot for buildings, $50 %
j. w. Veitch, attorney, services 100 90
Henry Winerbeg Commissioner, time and mileage Court
Isaiah Boucher, Commissioner same, 1888 20
G. W. Merrill, Clerk, extra work. 1850 90
Total $l425 90
n2st3 G. W. MERRILL. Clerk
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Free of charge. Your druggist
will refund your money, if DR.. BULBS
Cough Syrup does not give you salts
faction and cure your cough.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-12-08
IA TT Il MI E; m IT
OF COSTS FOR THE ERECTION OF
COURT HOUSE, SHERIFFS HOUSE AND JAIL
FOR GARRETT COUNTY.

Total amount of Bonds issued and sold,
Nett proceeds of Bonds,
Discount allowed on sale of Bonds,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-08-04

nents, when the sceptre shall have pass
ed away from England, when perhaps
travellers from distant regions shall in
vain labor to decipher, on some mould
ering pedestal the name OF our prondest
chief; shall hear savage hymns chanted
to some misshapen idol over the ruined
dome of our proudest temple and shall
see single naked fisherman wash his
nets in the river Of the ten thousand
mas,s, her influence and her glory will
still suruive, fresh in eternal youth, ex=
empt from mutabili;y and decay, inn
mortal as the intellectual principle from
which they derive their origin aud over
which they exercise their control"
Such is the panegyric of a scholar,
and such the verdict Of mankind.
/ have thus, ladies and gentlemen,
hastily and impeifectly endeavored TO
depict some of the advantages and y
few of the triumphs which are the re
wards Of scholarship and attend the At
tainments of the scholar.
Yet do not forget that while the in
centiyes and the triumphs OF the scholar
are great, his scholarly attainments may
be his doom rs well rs bis destiny.
Many are the instances in which men,
tal effort has been misdirected, and in
which men of acknowledged ability
have passed from life, unwept aud un-
honored, because they forgot that the
object of oil study was the ascertain
ment of truth, or because carried away
by passion and self their efforts were
put forth without an honorable aim or
a worthy object.
Remember that in this season OF
youth the foundations are to be laid
upon which the super-structure OF schol
arly attainmentsis to be reared-that this
season with its-opportunities and privi
leges for getting wisdom, establishing
character and forming habits is tleeting,
its moments fly swiftly by, that each
moment, rs it flies unheeded aud unim-
proved, is lost forever and vain the wish
that would call it back.
Go forth then with an earnest deter
mination 10 win some OF tho triumphs,
and some of the intellectual wealth
which await to reward the efforts OF the
scholar; when one bright dream is real
lied, let some new bow Of promise span
your path, and seek 10 gather new tri-
umphs TO lay upon that altar TO which
your time and talents have been conse-
| Grated.
And young ladies may il be your for
tune to shed lustre around your path,
aud brighton your sphere in life by cul-
tiyated minds and literary attainments |;
thus adding to that fame which the fair
daughters Of our valley have already
wen by their intelligence and beauty,
patriotism aud love.
And young gentlemen may il DO
yours to carve for yourselves path in
life which will reflect honor and credit
upon you, as well as upon those who
have aud will direct your studies and
endeavor TO prepare you for an eleva-
ted and honorable course in life Re.
member the incentives 10 scholarship,
and it may be yours
"The applause of listening Senates 20
command
The threat Of pain and ruin TO despise,
To scatter plenty Ger smiling land,
And read your history In nation s
eyes"
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RoBBERY ON rnE Q. & y. RAirRoAp.

RoBBERY ON TIE q. & y. RAILROAD.
We learn from the Stanton Specfo-
tor that Mr.. n. Il. Fur, cattIo dealer,
from Fauquier, having made tho
acquaintance OF very gentlemanly
fellow passenger. was engagen Ia con
yersation with him on the Western
bound train q. & o. X. X. on last
Monday morning, when they were
approached by two three card monte
men. At FIRST Mr.. i. refused TO bet
but finally perceiving how easy il was
TO win pile, rook out a roll Of sI, 900,
and taking ten TO bet he placed the
the roll in the hands Of bis friend. In
a few minutes his friend left the cars
through closet window. Ills nssoci-
ates left the train at Pond Gsp, 10
miles west OF Stanton. The affair
was reported 10 the Stanton poIiece
and through their efforts the thieves
were arrested at Mil Creek depot on
the Valley Railroad Upon being
searched they were found TO have over
six thousand six hundred dollars on
their persons. -Uoodsfoek Herald.
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GRAVE AppREurNsloys or Wan.

GRAVE APPREuENsioNs or WAR
WAsHINoroS, July ls.-The cross pur-
poses OF the Administration on the
Mexican question have had a new illus
tration after the Cabinet meeting yes.
terday, when some members OF the
Cabinet got the impression that Ords
orders were TO be modified, and the rest
that they were 10 be enforced. To-day
it is authoritatively announced that
Ord's instructions stand unchanged, and
will be enforced at all hazards. The
National Republican, in significant
article this morning, inspired st tho
White House, admits grave apprehen-
sions "that war may be precipitated at
any time by some rash action upon the
part of the Mexican authorities" The
article is throughout Of the most alarm
ing character, and winds up with
paraphrase Of the old familiar strain in
regard TO Mexico, the necessity Of gain.
ing indemnity for the past aud security
for the future. II
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Facts for the People.
yEGETINE.

II is an undeniabe fact that no article was ever
placed before the public with so much undis-
puted evidence OF its great medical value, as the
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Twenty-seyen Years AGO.

II. X. Stevens, Esq: Dear Sir-This is to GER
TRY that my daughter was taken sick when she
was three years old, and got so low that we were
Obliged To Keep her on pillow, without moving,
tended by several physicians regular at
tending one being old DR.. John Stevens They
all pronounced her case incurable She had
been sick about year, when hearing of the great
Blood Remedy, NEGETINE, 1 commenced giving
her that, and continued il regularly till she was
about seven years old, when she was pronounced
perfectly cured. During her sickness three
pieces Of bone were taken from her right arm
above the elbow, one of them being very long
Several small pieces were also taken from her
left leg. She Is now twenty-seven years old and
is enjoying good health. and has ever since she
was seven years old, with no signs of Scrofula
or any other blood disease. Her arm Is little
crooked, but she can use Ii almost as we'll as the
other. Her legs are of equal length and she is
not in the least lame. Her case was Scrofula,
inherited in the blood; and / would recommend
all those having Scrofula Humor or any other
blood disease, If they wish 10 have q perfect
cure, to try VEGErISE, the reliable blood rem
edy, which does not weaken the system like
many other preparations recommended, but, on
the contrary, IL Is nourishing and strengthening.
My daughters case will fully testify this for I
HULDA SMITH,
19 Monument street. Charlestown, Mass.
MRS. SARAH NJ. JONES,
GO Sullivan street, Charlestown. Mass.
April 10, 1870.
The above statement shows a perfect cure Of
Scrofula in its worst form, when pronounced
incurable, of q child four years of age, twenty
three years ago. The lady. now twenty-seyen
years old, enjoying perfect health.
VEGETINE is Sold by all Druggists.
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TAILORING.

THE undersigned takes this opportuni-
i tyof informing the citizens of Shep-
herdstown and vicinity that Se has COM
menced the TAILORING BUSINESS at
ms residence in Shepherdstown. He will
cut and make up garments of all kinds in
the latest styles and best manner. All
persons having clothing to make will
please give him call.
Oct. %, 1875, ,f
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SHEPHERDSTOWN WEST VIRGINIA. SATURDAY AU
Literary Address.

[By request of the Literary Societies of
Shepherd College, the following address
delivered before them, at the last Com
mencement, June 25th, has been fur
nished for publication, by the author,
VIM. NJ. Atkinson, Esq, Of Winchester,
Va.
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lie takes great pleasure in informing
IL the citizens Of Berkeley and adjoining
counties that he has 4 full and well Sc
lectcd stock OF Goods, purchasedin Bos-
ton, New York, Baltimore and Carlisle,
and in quality and price he challenges
comparison. His stock embraces Ladies,
Misses and Children's Boots, Shoes and
Caters of every quality and style and Of
superior manufacture.
Gents and boys Hats and Caps of the
very latest styles. Gents and Boys Boots,
Shoes, Caters, Slippers, and 4 full line of
children's SHOES, also Trunks, Valises,
Umbrellas, &C., sc.
He keeps from the very finest kereso
Kid and Lasting Cater TO the common
walking. Shoe, insuring ease and comfort
in the wear.
He keeps a general and well selected
stock which will be constantly replen-
ished with fresh Goods of latest manutac-
ture. Ladies CATERS $l.25 to the best
grades; Gents CATERS $l.25 to the best
grades.
Remember the place and give him call
and be convinced. of the superiority anG
CheapneSs CT his stock.
GEO. A. SMITH,
Queen Street, Martinsburg.
JulyS, 1876. ly
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DIR. f.. II. GOLD,
DENTIST.

HAVING located permanently in
IL Shepherdstown, offers his Profes-
sional Services to the people of this
community. Satisfaction guaranteed
and prices very moderate.
will also visit Dufields the first
Monday in each month and remain two
days.
N. B.-Will visit patients at their
homes if desired.
Office ir Billmyer's Rooms over j.
S. Flemings Shoe Store.
March 3 tt
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- -
For every complaint for which VEGETINE Is
recommended, many testimonials OF what 1t has
done is furnished TO the public at large, and no
one should fail to observe that nearly all OF the
Wsere the Si IS sepPp prPepaed and as the
streets and numbers are given, there can Ge no
possible doubt about the matter.
BosToS, Dec II, 1872.
II. r. Stevens, Esq: Dear Sir-May ask the
favor of you to make ny case public?
In 1861, while on picket duty In the army; I
was taken with nj, which lasted all night.
Was taken into camp and dosed with yhiskey
and quinne. After this had .ffs every day. and
was taken to Newbern Hospital, and there
worse ami was sent home. Remained in poor
health for four years, treating with many plysi-
clans and trying many remedies; Finally Scrof,
my body, and my head was so diseased as to be
frightful to look ut, and painful beyond endur-
ance. After trying the most eminent physicians,
without improvement, change OF climate was
advised.
Have bc,n to the Hot Springs in Arkansas
twice, each time. giving their treatment
discouraged, with no hope of help. Life was
burden to one in my situation. My disease, and
the effect of so much powerful medicine, had so
damaged my system that the action OF my stom-
ach was apparently destroyed. and my head was
covered with ulcers which had in places eaten
into the skull bone
The best physicians said my blood was so full
Of poison they could do no more for me. About
this time friend who had been an invalid told
me VEGErlNE had restored him to perfect health,
and through his persuasion l commenced taking
VEGErISE. At this time was having its al
most every day. l noticed the first good effects
OF VEGErINE in my digestive organs. My food
sat better and my stomach grew stronger.
began TO feel encouraged. for / could see my
health slowly and gradually improving. With
renewed hope l continued taking the VEGE-
TINE, until it had completely driven disease out
Of my body. II cured the fts, gave me good,
pure blood, and restored me 10 perfect health,
which l had not enjoyed before for ten years.
Hundreds of people. in the city of Boston can
vouch for the above facts.
SEGErISE has saved my life. and you are at
liberty to make such use of this statement as
plcases you best, and l beg OF you to make it
known that other sufferers may find relief with
less trouble and expense than | did.
1t will afford me great pleasure to show the
marks of my disease give any further infor-
nation relative to my case to all who desire it.
sm, sir, very gratefully, JOHN PECK,
No. 80 SAWYER street, Boston, Mass.
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THE BUTTERPLY.
TRANSLATED FROM THE GERMAN.

Translated FROM THE GERMAN
A beauteous maid, in the Spring Of her
life
Went walking through meadows aud
hay;
A butterfly quickly percbed on her lips,
Bright winged, and sportive, and gay.
"Forgive me, thou fair oneI7 he softiy
began:
mo offence did ever propose,
But spying your coral lips fioin sfar,
/ nnstook them, it's true, tor ros~i"
The maiden smiled. all forgiys you"
she said,
'11l, the pardon you crave, not deny;
Bat mind, playful pirate! These ross.
bloom not
For every butterfly"
+. MrssAErs.