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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-02-16
An OPEN LET'TER-ITSPE
FOR ITSELF.
ROCKPORT, Mass, April %, 1877.

ROCKPORT, Mass, April I'd, 1877.
MIR. Editor: Having read in your pa
per reports of the remarkable cures of
catarrh. | am induced 10 tell "what l
know about catarrh," and | fancy the
"snutf' and ''inhaiing- tube" makers
(mere dollar grahbers) would be glad il
they could emblazen similar cure in
the papers. For 26 years | suffered
with catarrh. The nasal passage became
completely closed. Snuff, "dust,"
"ashes," ''inhaling tubes" and "sticks,
wouldn't work, though at intervals |
would sniff up the so-called catarrh
snuff, until became valuable tester
for such medicines. l gradually grew
worse, and no one can know how much
| suffered or what miserable being |
was. My head ached over my eyes SO
that | was confined to my bed for many
successive days, suffering the most IL
tense pain, which at one time lasted
continuously for l6S hours. All sense
OF smell and taste gone, sight aud hear
ing impaired, body shrunken and weak
ned,ueryous system shattered, and con-
stituton broken, and was hawking and
splitting seven eights of the time. |
prayed for death 10 relieve me of my
suffering. a favorable notice in your
paper OF Dr. Sage's Catarrh Remedy in
duccd me 10 purchase package, and
use it with DIR. Pierce's Nasal DOuche,
which applies the remedy by hydrosta-
tic pressure the only way compatible
with common Sense. Well, Mr.. Editor,
it did not cure me in three tourths OF u
second, nor in one hour or month, but
in less than eigh! minutes | was relicv-
ed, and in three months entirely cured,
and have remained so for over sixteen
months. While using the Catarlh
Remedy, used DR.. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery to purity my blood
and strengthen my stomach. | also
kept my liver active and bowels regu-
lar by the use of his Pleasant Purgatiye
Pellets. II my experience will induce
other sufferers to seek the same means
of relief, this letter will have answered
its purpose. Yours truly,
S. ID. REMICK.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-02-16
THE SILVER BILL.

Hon. Frank Hereford, L. s. Sena-
tor, of this State, delivered an able adj
dress in favor OF the Silver Bill few
DAYS since. The Washington Capitol
says
Silver in nutshell is the name for
Senator Hereford's close and compact
statement of the question. He takes a
broader view, makes firer argamenta-
ton and better deduction than any of
the others, and, best of all, shorter
speech.
He states simply and forcibly the
spirit and letter of the law, that the in
terest on the bonds should be paid in
coin, not specifying gold. His arraign-
ment of the Republicans for the fraud
10 demonetizing silver was fine, and the
conclusion is worth quoting:
''This demonstration of silver has Pc
cnliarly singular history-amost remark
Bile chapter of accidents. We have seen
that it passed the House without being
read, or any one knowing anything about
it. We have seen that the law was chang
ed or attempted to be changed in the
adoption of the Revised Statutes, notwith-
standing the repeated assurances that no
change had been made. But what more
do We see? Why by some manner or
other best known to those engaged in the
conspiracy, the President of the United
States signed the bill without knowing
there was any provision in it demonetiz-
ing silver. The bill demonetizing silver
was passed February, 1878"
He then quotes General Graut's letter
to Mr.. Cowdry, dated seven months af-
ter he signed the bill, and concludes:
~ said accidents. recall that word,
and use the one more consistent, as | be-
lieve, with truth, namely, design, deliber-
alton, an inattention in this indirect way
to defraud the people. Here we see that
seven months after General Grant signed
the bill he was utterly ignorant of it, and
Is wondering that silver is not already
coming into the market to supply the de-
fclency in the circulating medium.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-02-16
Is America to Have n Pope?
The following dispatch is published
by the Reading (Pa.) Eagle:

The following dispatch is published
by the Reading (Pa.) Eagle:
New York, Feb. Sit is secretly
stated that Cardinal McCloskey, of New
York City, has already been decided
upon as the next Pope, and that he will
be elected at Rome. The seat of the
Papal See will be transferred from
Rome to St. Louis, where large grant
of land will be secured by purchase or
otherwise. 1t is known that the Cath
Ole prelates have for years past caused
the purchase of large and important
tracts along Western railroads, and it is
said that they already bold the necessa,
ny land in or near st. Louis. In Rome
the Pope is kept down by bayonets-in
America he would be free, and the work
OF evapgelizing this great continent
would 60 Oh rapidly.
The election Of the popular Cardinal,
McCloskey, was made with this especial
object in view, as America is the proper
place for the church to grow aud be-
come mighty. The wealth of the Pa
pscy is immense, and money can accom-
plish wonders.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-02-16

Senator Henry G. Davis ofthis State,
On Monday last, in Congress, argued
that it was unconstitutional to demone-
tize silver. The constitution recognized
both gold and silver as legal standard.
If Congress could denonetize silver it
could demoneiize gold also, and then
we would be without a coin. Who
could tell what evils might follow? He
then referred to the arguments
heretofore made in the Senate against
paying the bonds in silver, and contend
ed that it would be violation of the
contract to pay the bonds in gold alone
or in silver alone. The contract called
for their payment ID coin, and Congress
had no right to change the contract in
favor of the debtor or creditor. He
believed the reconciliation of the silver
dollar and making it fall legal tender
wopld soon cause it to equal the gold
dollar in value. The characterization
OF silver had decreased its value. De
monetize gold and the same result
would follow. He opposed any amend
ment to change the weight Of the silver
dollar from Alp l,2 grains, and said to
do so would he changing the valae OF
the dollar named in bonds and besides
to increase the weight of the dollar
would make silver Of a greater value
than gold aud drive silver from the
country. The laboring classes were in
favor ofthe passing of this bill. 1t has
been said that the agitation of this
question was even now causing tie re-
turn of our bouds from Europe. In his
opinion the return of our bonds was
due entirely to another cause. Our ex
ports exceed our imports. The balance
of trade was in our favor aud this excess
had to be paid in the United States,
some of which was paid in bonds. lie
also favored the reconciliation of sill
yer because it was one Of our chief pro-
ducts. It's demonstration would re-
lieve financial distress, restore conf
dence aud be the beginning of that
prosperity so long stranger to our peo-
ole.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-02-16

BI" DIR. G. T. BUTLER,-A few
weeks ago DR.. c, Y, Butler of ibis
town, purchased the Drug Store OF I,
Z. Beller, at Charlestown, and subse-
quently moved there. He has, we now
learn, sold out half interest OF his
store there to Mr., Aisquith, hispartner,
who will conduct the business. DIR. Is.
returns to this town and will resume
the practice of medicine at his old stand
where he will be found at all hours day
and night when not professionally en-
gagged. We welcome the DIR. back to
his old home.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-02-16
Dtatbs.
shire count

At the residence OF her son-in-law
Mr.. Joshua Cavalier, in Bolivar, J,ffer-
son county, on the Doth Of December,
1877, Mrs. MARY NJ. RIDENOUR,
relict of the late Robert Rdenour, in
the S7th year of her age.
At Middletown, Nd, on Sunday last,
the 10Th of February, Of Pneumonia,
Mr.. STEPHEN HAGAN, brother 10
Major Henry Hagan, OF this town, aged
60 years.
At Harper's Ferry, on the 10Th Of
January, 1878, Mrs. ELLA V. WIN
TIERS, aged 26 years, wife Of Mr.. w.
A. Winters.
AT her residence, near VanclevesyilIe,
Berkeley county, on the 2nd instant,
Mrs. MARY 3. ROBERTS, relict OF
josiah Roberts, aged II years.
On Tuesday morning, about o'clock,
at Springfield Farm, near Williamsport,
Nd, Mrs. MARY HUMRICXHOUSE,
mother of Charles w. Hunrickhouse,
in the 74th year OF her age.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-02-16
hlarria9es.

y: the residence Of the brides father,
on Wednesday, February 9th, 1873, by
Rev. Mr.. Scott, DR.. w. w. BROWN
ami Miss MARY J. ENGLE, daughter
OF Mr.. John NJ. EngIe, all Of this coun-
".
On Feb. 7th, at the residence Of the
brides parents, by Rev. Levi Keller,
Dir JACOB NJ. SNYDER, of Joseph,
and Miss SUSAN T., eldest daughter
Of f. Hildebrand, both Of Washington
county, Md.
On Capon River, on the 10th of Jan
uary, 1873, by Rev. w. Eichelberger
ALONZO NJ. kEISTER to Miss
MAGGIE E. DAVIS, both Of Hamp-
shire couuty
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-02-16
sS- Notwithstanding the temporary

sS Notwithstanding the temporary
cessation of the war between Russia and
Turkey, the continuance of which would
have ensured us market for our sur
plus grain at good prices, the New
York Herald thinks the United States
may look forward to a year Of greater
prosperity than any they have lately en-
ioyed. 1t does not look upon the con-
ference about to be held as certain to
have an amicable termination, and it
holds that even if peace should come, it
will be accompanied by so much jeal-
ousy and distrust that Europe will be
vast military camp, in which immense
stores will be consumed.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-02-16

~ CRY CouNcIL-Monday even
ing, Feb. 1lth, 1878. Council met at
the hour appointed, Mayor Fleming
presiding, and quorum Of members
were present The minutes of the pre-
vious meeting were read aud approved.
The following bills were presented and
ordered TO he paid ;--R. L. Magruder,
Sl.50; Jas. ID. Fayman, rs cts A pc
tition was received, signed by number
of citizens, requesting permission to Gel.
citrate the 22nd, Wasbingtons birth,
day, by the use of firearms, &c. On
motion, it was unanimously granted
There being no other business, The
Council adjourned to meet on the sec
ond Monday Id. March, at 7 O'Clock p.
"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-02-16

Bg' EDUCATIoNAL--At the recent
session Of the Southern Educational
Convention, at Atlanta, Georgia, w. Il.
. Pendleton, State Superintendent, and
Prof. Joseph McMurran, of Shepherd
College, were named to represent this
State, on committee appointed to
memorial Congress on the subject OF the
distribution of the fund, arising from
the sales of public lands and other
sources, among the several States, for
school purposes. State Superintendent
w. Il. Pendleton and Prof. 7. Marcel
lus Marshall, of this State, were in at
tendance upon the Convention.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-02-16
@- The wav that Virginia is stirring

sg- The way that Virginia is stirring
up things on her debt question, and try
ing to ignore her own immense load by
trying to show West Virginia's share
upin bloated proportions, reminds US OF a
story of man who brought load OF
straw TO town. The wagon broke down
on very muddy street land at once the
driver commenced 10 toss the straw all
about in the mire, He was remonstra-
ted with by pasSers by, who told him
he would spoil bis straw, to which be
replied Il don't care a dern about the
straw, but dad is under here some
where"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-02-16
Editorial Ercyi;ics.

Judge Westbrook, in charging q
grand jury in Utica, n. Y, last week,
remarked: "No matter whether lotteries
are at a church fair or festival, whether
at charitable fair or festival, they are
forbidden by the law. and are mlsde-
meanCrS."
The arrang ements at present indicate
that the American branch of the Paris
Exposition will not be failure. There
have been over 400 successful applicants
for space.
Gen. Anderson, who was tried as a
member of the Returning Board of
Louisiana, upon the charge of having
made up traudulently result, was con
vicled in one of the State Courts OF
Louisiana last week, with recommen-
dation to the mercy of the Court.
y Shanghai despatch reports the
burning of an asylum for women and
children at lien TEN, China, by which
over 1000 persons persisted 10 the
flames.
a memorial to the Legislature, signed
by Bishop Ames and large number Of
the Methodist ministers, has been pre-
pared. asking for local-optlon law for
Baltimore city, similar to that in opera
ton in some of the counties.
Pope Plus the 9th, died at Rome on
Thursday evening last. He has been
i'll for long time, but his death when
it did take place was rather unexpected.
The Pope was born on the 18th Of
May 1892, and was made Pope in 1916.
lie was therefore in Seth year of his
age, and in the 32d year Of his reign as
Pontiff
The Wheeling STANDARD, says: The
men who are cacklng over the "dishon-
est" silver dollar, do not stop to think
that it is the same dollar that they cut
their teeth On: that in olden times it
was intrinsically worth dollar as was
gold in:rinsically worth dollar.
Pennsylvania says she doesn't want
any more railroad riots. Seven hundred
thousand dollars is what the military
cost her in that remarkable civil war.
The Other expenses have not been com
pu,ed, and the Quaker commonwealth
is in no hurry for the figures.
AT the golden wedding of Asa Pack
er and wife, last week four of the five
persons present at the wedding half a
century ago were present. including
Rev. Samuel Marks, who married them.
Mrs. Barbour, the aged mother of
Hon. James Barbour, of Culpeper, was
stricken with paralysis, and for many
days her life was despaired OF. Her
sons, Hon. James Barbour, Col. Jno. 5.
Babour and DR.. Edwin Barbour, were
all summoned to her side.
When the colored Senator from Mis-
sissippi, Bruce, was in St Louis short
time ago, he said to his friends that it
was his firm conviction that be would
be the last of his race to occupy seat
in the United States Senate.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-02-16

&C. TEAcEER's E.-Tbe
Teachers Institute for Jefferson Coun-
ty, says the Spirit, will be held in
Charlestown, beginning Thursday,
March 2sth, and continuing through
the following week. This will be an
important gathering-the first of the
kind under the new school law. All
the teachers of public schools in the
county will be in attendance, and
Charlestown will be called upon to ex-
tend her hospitality to them. This she
will give in the most generous manner,
as she has never failed 10 do when &C.
casion demanded,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-02-16

sI Congressman Martin, of this
State, introduced a bill into the
House on Monday, providing for the
sale of the valuable property at Harper's
Ferry belonging to the government. 1t
is to be hoped that Mr. Martin has 50
carefully guarded all interests in bis bill
as will insure bona fie sale and trans
fer of this property TO some company pos
sessing the capital and the will to prop
erly utilize it for manufacturing purpo-
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-02-16

Dc MONEY TO LoAN.-The Potomac
Building Association will offer several
shares of stock for sale, on Monday
evening next, the 18th of February, at
the Register Office, at 7 o'clock. Per-
sons wanting money will please attend
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-02-16
Gov. Holiday has appointed Gen.
Jos. E. Johnston the first commissioner
from Virginia 10 the Paris exposition.

Why MONEY is ScARcE.-The Detroit
Free Press says that, if those. Ghe rich
especially who can would pay the
tradesmen and artisans cash down for
goods bought and work done, at the
time it is received from their hands,
money would be plentier, and the poor
er classes would be better able to meet
the demands for stock and labor, Firms
representing from $4,000 to 100000
capital can carry few debtors. bnt the
500 small concerns who have 10 turn
over their capital each week must have
ready pay or 60 under. People who
can pay, shirk payment. They will
carry full wallets, rush their work in
ahead of all others, and yet throw . bill
of u shillings until the creditor gets
discouraged and cancels the amount.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-02-16

ga COMPLIMENTARY TICKET.-We
return thanks TO the Committee of Ar
rangements, Col. J. Q. A. Nadenbousch,
David Shaw, II. 3. Dorsey, +. A. /.
Blondel, john Trammell, Charles Rice,
E. p. II. Harrison and Frank Williams,
for a complimentary ticket to attend a
Grand Military Dress Ball, in observ-
ance OF Washington's Birth Day, by
the harrisburg Light Artillery, on
Friday evening the 22nd of February,
at the Grand Central Hotel, Martins
burg.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-02-16

r~ RELIGIous SEIvIoEs,--The sac
rament OF the Lords Supper, will be
administered in the Presbyterian church
tomorrow, Sabbath morning, al ii
o'clock. Preparatory services will be
held Saturday morning, at II o'clock.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-02-16
DIR. PIERCE1S
STANDARD
REMEDIES

RE not advertised as "cure-alls," but
n are specifics i'm the diseases for which
they are recommended.
NATURAL SELECTION.
Investigators of natural science have
demonstrated beyond controversy, that
throughout the animal kingdom the ''sur-
vival of the fittest" is the only law that
vouchsafes thrift and perpetnity. Does
not the same principle govern the COM
mercial prosperity of man? An inferior
cannot supersede superior article. By
reason of superior merit, DIR. Pierce's
Standard Medicines have outrivaled all
others. Their sale in the United States
alone exceeds one million dollars per an
mum, while the amount exported foots up
to several hundred thousand more. No
business could grow to such gigantic pro-
portions and rest upon any other basis
than that Of merit.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-02-16

E- OrrIcERs.-The following are
the officers of Potomac Lodge No. "a,
l. o. G. T., elected to serve tor the en-
suing term =
JNO. D. STALEY-W. c. T.
A. d. CROWN. V. Il.
II. 5. NJ. HOTFMAN-W. r. S.
w. z. LICKLIDER-W. F. S.
Miss JULIA HOFFMAN-W. T.
JOHN @. FLEMING-W. G.
S. ID BARNHAkT-W. NJ.
FILLMORE REYNOLDS-W. D. NJ.
Miss ANNIE YONTZ-W. !. G.
JAMES FISHER-W. 0. G.
NEWTON WALTERS-W. K. II. S.
Miss EMMA KIDWELL-W. L. Ii. S.
J. w. KIDWELL-P. w. G. L.
J. III. SCHOPPERT-L. D.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-02-16

sSr An old gentleman out West,
eighty four years old, walked eighteen
miles to pay his subscription to the
county newspaper. Such a man will
live longer and be more prosperous.
We hope the roads i'll this section will
soon become in better condition so
that some of our friends will have an
opportunity of promoting their lon
gevlty.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-02-16

A deaf and dumb man recently died
in Harrisonburg, Pa, at the age of
twenty-one years. Just previous to his
death he called out in loud voice to
his sister, who was in another room, re-
peating her name several times. The
sister, scarcely crediting her own hear
inc FASTENED to his bedside, and found
that it was really true. He had called
to her. In few moments he was dead.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-02-16

s4- PUBLIC SALEs.-We invite at
tention to the following sales of Person
al and Real property, advertised in
this paper
Geo. r. Needy will sell personal prop
erty on the 10Th of February.
z. Rush Turner, Administrator, will
sell personal property on Thursday, the
2lst instant
Robert D. Cookus will sell personal
property on the 26th Of February.
Z. J. Lee offers Real Estate at pri-
vate sale.
Mrs. Elizabeth Etchison offers her
Berkeley Farm at private sale.
Geo. d. McGlincy offers Farms at
private sale.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-02-16

s@ Before you buy, call and exam
ine the stock Of Groceries at G. I.
Hcdg s.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-02-16
STRAY BOAR.

CAME to the subscribers premises, a.
" bout the first of January last, a SPOT
TED BOAR, with ring in his nose, and
about Is months old. The owner is re-
quested to come forward, prove property,
pay charges, and take him away.
ROBERT LUCAS, Jr.
Feb. 16, 1873. 3w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-02-16

Dy- PAY YoUR DEBrs.-Clear hands
in matters Of money among the young
certainly ought to be the Indispensable
condition of gentlemanliness. No man
who borrows and does not pay, and
does not care whether he pays or not, is
a gentleman, no matter how witty, or
gay, or fine he may be. To speak in
good plain English, the man who
dresses himself at another's expense, mot
knowing how to pay, not caring wheth-
er he pays, is a genteel scoundrel! And
yet such things are done by goodnatur
ed folks. by kind-hearted people, by
persons who never probe them morally
to ascertain what their tendency is, and
what they lead to.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-02-16

pa A fresh lol of Clover, Timothy
and Garden Seeds, at G. r. Hodges
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-02-16

Mr.. Samuel Michaels reports to Us
the weight Of hog killed by MIR. Sam
uel Pry, of Washington county, Md.
The hog, ian improved Chester white
was sold to the latter gentleman by MIR.
Michaels when pig, and weighed
when killed few weeks ago, s32
pounds. Mr.. Michaels resides on the
John NJ. Engle fam, near Dufield' S
aud is prepared to furnish the public with
the same breed of shoats at moderate
rates.-SpYit.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-02-16

sS" G. 7. Hodges has just received a
new supply of Glassware and Queens
ware
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-02-16

N EW Crop New York Buckwheat flour
~ at j. G. UNSELD'S.
NEW Crop Italian MacaEoni for sale by
~ j. G.. UNSELD.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-12-06
Remedy for Trouble.

Work is your true remedy. II misfor-
hume hits you hard, you hi. something else
hasd; pitch into something with a viii.
There's smoothing like good, solid, exhausting
work to cure trouble. If you have met
with losses, you don't want to lie awake
and think about them. You want Sleep
calm, sound sleep-and eat your dinner
with appetite. But you can't unless you
work. If you say you don't feel like work
and go loafng all day to tell Tom, Dick
and Harry the story Of your woes, you'll
lie awake, and keep your wife awake by
your tossing, spoil your temper and your
breakfast next morning, and begin to-mor-
row feeling ten times wore than you do to-
day. There are some great troubles that
only time can heal, and perhaps some that
never can be healed at all; but ali can
behelped BY the great panacea, work. Try
it. you who aie afflicted. 1t is not patent
medicine. 1t has proved its efficiency since
first Adam and Eve left behind them, with
weeping, their beautiful Eden. 1t is an eff
fcient remedy. All good physicians in
regular standing prescribe it in cases of
mental and moral disease. 1t operates
kindly as well leaving no disagreeable Sc
quelas, and we assure you that we have
taken large quantity of it with most ben
eficial results. twill cure more complaints
than any nostralm in the materia medica,
and comes nearer TO being '.cure-all,"
than any drug or compound of drug in the
market And it will not sicken you if
you do not take ii sugar-coated. q