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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-04-13

1@r CRY CoUNClL-The City Coun-
Gil met on Monday evening last, Mayor
Ray presiding, and quorum Of men,
bers present. The minutes of the pre-
vious meeting were read and approved.
The Council then proceeded to consider
the proposals for Assessor, Clock-tender
and Engine keeper, which resulted in
the choice by ballot of the following
persons for the respective positions:-
Assessor, James D. Fayman, $40 per
year; Clook-tepder, Jacob S. Sheet,
SIP per year; Engine-keeper, John ii.
Schopper,, $40 per year. The following
bills were presented and ordered to be
paid: r. L. Magruder, 10 cts; E. l..
Richard, 20 cts ]. II. little, $l,OO;
L. b. Smooth, Sl.OO. On motion, Jno.
Ii. little was unanimously elected
proxy to represent the stock Of the cor
poration of Shephsrdstown, at the meet
ing of the Shenandoah Valley Railroad
Company, to BIZ held in Winchester,
Va, on May ist, 1878. On motion,
the salary of the Recorder was made
S25 per year. Mr.. Elmore Hunter ap-
peared before the Council, and COM
planned that the stable and the manure
thrown out from the same, belonging
to John II. Ray, near bis residence on
High street, was very great nuisance,
and asked that the same be removed.
The matter was referred to Committee
on Nuisauces. On motion of Mr.. Cook
us, it Was agreed that the Treasurer
should receive no compensation for his
services. The Mayor then appointed
the following committees:
Fluance-Messrs. 3yers, Rightstine
and Adams.
Streets and Alleys-Messrs. Weise,
Duke and Cookus.
Cisterns and Town Run-Messrs.
Billmyer, Unseld and Wintermoyer.
Nuisance and Fire-Messrs. Byers,
Rightstine and Weise.
Petition and RESPONSIVENESS -Messrs.
Adams, Cookus and Unseld.
On motion, the Council adjourned, to
meet on the second Monday in May, at
Sl.2 O'Clock p. NJ.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-04-13

My RELIGIOUS NOTICES.
will be held in the Presbyterian Church,
Shepherdstown, April IA, at IL A. NJ.
Services will be held in the NJ. L.
Church, April IA, in Shepherdstown' az
10 1-2 A. NJ.
Services will be held in the Lutheran
Church, Shepherdstown, April IA, 7'3o
P. NJ, and Unionville 1890 A. NJ. Lee
ture at Shepherdstown every Wednes-
day at 7.SO P. NJ, and Sunday School
at P. NJ. every Sunday.
Services at Episcopal Church, Shep-
herdstown, April IA, morning and ever
ing usual hour.
@ LUTHERAN CHURCH, SHEPHERDS
TowN-PAssIoN WEEK.-Seryices daily
at 100 p. NJ, and also on Thursday,
Friday and Saturday at IL A. M. On
Sunday EASTER services at 1890 A.
NJ, and Holy Communion. Rev. F.
w. Conrad, D. d., of Philadelphia, is
expected to be present during these
Easter services. On Sunday evening,
at 7.3O, the Doctor will deliver an ad-
dress on behalf of the Y. NJ. G. A. OF
this place.
pBr RELIGIOUS NorIcE.-The First
Quarterly Meetings for Shepherdstown
Circuit, NJ. E. Church South, will take
place April 18th and i4th. Quarterly
Conference Saturday, at ? 1-2 +. NJ,
and preaching at 712P. M. Love
Feast Sunday, at 9 A. NJ; preaching
and Communion at 1880 A. NJ, and
preaching at 1880 P. NJ. The services
will all be held in Shepherdstown, and
Rev. n. II. Head, d. d., the Presiding
Elder will preach. ]. L. Shipley, Pastor.
Iar Services for Passion Week in
Trinity (EpisoopaD Church will be as
follows: Every morning, except Fri
day, at eight A. NJ. Friday at IL a.
NJ. Every evening, except Wednesday
and Thursday,st IA p. NJ. Wednes-
day and Thursday at 7P. NJ. Thursday
evening the Holy Communion will be
administered.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-04-13

S We should like for the "Wash-
ingtou Post" as it is an independent
paper, to inform US under what article
of the Constitution private property can
be taken for public use without just
compensation. And also under what
act of Congress public property can be
appropriated to the services of private
citizen-Gen. Graut-ship to sail him
around. Mr.. Buchanan declined the
use of government steamer to mem
bers of his cabinet for pleasure trip
for one day.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-04-13
For the Register.
A COMPLETE SURPRISE.

On the evening Of April LIST, your
correspondent was permitted to enjoy
the surprise given Mr. Frank Helman,
formerly Of your county, on the occa-
sion of his 29th birth-d day. 1t was the
suggestion OF Mr.. West, the landlord OF
Mr.. H., TO me On Sabbath evening pre-
vious, and of course / acquiesced, and
with the aid Of that everready help
meet of mine, while worked all day
in the saw mill, things were arranged
for starting by . l-2 =. NJ
Some twenty five or thirty friends
and neigbbors gathered iD, taking Tilda
by surprise, imprisoned Der in the cor
ner, but 10 and behold Frank could no
where be found-bad gone over the
river for his sister-and that is where
the surprise was 50 complete. You can
imagine how glad, on his return, he was
to find the hustle and gathering about
his house; only party Of friends met to
give them hearty welcome aud to as
sure them that they had come among
friends. If you could only have seen
the overlooking baskets your month
would still be watering. When the
good ladies had spread the feast supper
was announced, and our friend Frank
and his good lady were escorted to seats
of honor. Brother 4. Robbins invoked
the Divine blessing on the repast. and
the happy circle proceeded to discuss
matters with speed that ssvored only
Of enjoyment.
One circumstance only detrscted from
the general pleasure-Father and Moth
er Holman were prevented from parta-
king by the indispositioD Of Mother ii.
Il am happy to say nothing more than
chills. At about IL o'clock T. NJ. the
company dispersed, well-pleased with
the evenings entertainment, and the
happy pair bestowed many blessings
and thanks on all concerned. Frank
will not soon forget his 29th birthday,
nor the family their first Spring amsng
Ohio friends.
ONE WHO WAS THERE.
Mrs. Woodruff and her sister, Tenpie
c. Clafin, will reside permanently in
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-04-13
9bspbsrostown Register.
notwithstanding Is, 1878.
THE VIRGINIA DEBT.

We sent out with our issue OF last
week supplement, containing an elab-
crate statement of the partition of the
State debt by old Virginia, and fac
simile of a certificate issued by said
State, bearing an impress of West Vir-
ginia's probable responsibility to pay
said certificate of Indebtedness, amount
ing in all to some fifteen millions of
dollars.
Debt is either of an individual or as
ISOLATED and collective character, aud to
be binding must be for value received,
or voluntarily assumed and no parties
creating an obligation Of Indebtedness
under either of the above forms should
seek or desire to escape FROM fair and
just settlement of the same.
The circumstances causing this parii-
tion, and the facts to be considered in
determining whether West Virginia
should pay this debt or any part of it,
are peculiar, and can only be considered
upon the principle Of equity; it should
not Le left to the chances of legislative
chicanery.
If Virginia has any claim against
West Virginia, let her present it in due
form if just, it should be fairly and
promptly settled, but if it is of ques-
tionable character, or merely presump-
tive, it should be rejected; then if the
old State felt aggrieved she has her re-
dress through the courts.
West Virginia cannot recognize any
binding force in those certificates issued
by Virginia; any party purchasing them
exhibits an oficious design, or is deluded
by an uncomfortable spirit Of oupidity.
We, however, were not much sur
-prised TO learn that John w. Garrett
as Garrett or as President of the B. d
o. r. R.,-cormorant like, was buying
up those certificates with such pros
pective SUN to reward his avarice, how
he would ply bis supple jacks, retainers
and parasites, who with sycophautic de-
votion stand ready to serve him for the
crumbs from his private or official table.
We should regard any allusion to Mr..
Garrett in connection with State affairs
as STOPPING, if it was not that be is the
representative Of wealthy corporation
which has motives in, and is constantly
aiming to trammel our State.
We would appeal to our people
throughout our State, who respect their
just rights and true interest, to be guard
ed and yigilant in the selection of their
representative men in our legislative
bodies for some years to come, as We
have accumulative precedents, both in
State and National Legislatures, of the
bold, devious and persistent efforts Of
railroad organizations substituting legis-
lation. There is no scheme TOO bold,
NO device too subtle, no trick too de-
grading, to awe or put to shame rail-
road audacity; therefore the sooner hon
oraLle men in public Legislative posi-
tioEs put them under proper legal re-
straint, the better and moro creditable
it will be.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-04-13

b6r Rev. J. w. Smith, former pastor
of the NJ. E. Church of this place, had
a grand reception at Spencerville. The
NJ. E. Parsonage was filed with promi-
nent ladies of the church, and grand
dinner provided, and many good things
stored in the cupboards for future use.
Mr.. S. has snug house, with peach
and apple orchard, in an elegant neigh
borhood, and being himself Mary land-
er, he is at home among the people, and
from the prosperous beginning he hopes
to have year of unparalleled success.
His many friends will be glad to learn
of his reception and prospects.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-04-13

p@ The Committee for investigating
the excessive freight and passenger
charges by the B. & o. Railroad from
and through this State, held meeting
ia Martinsburg, on the End instant, at
the Grand Central Hotel. Several gen.
tlemen from this and Berkeley county
appeared before the Committee, and
produced testimony as to the unjust dis
elimination by said road in favor of
through or western freights. Our peo-
pie seem to be aroused upon this sub
ject, and are anxious to withdraw the
privileges which have been granted this
corporation, now that it is using them
for the destruction of the value of their
property, and the ABSORPTION of their
hard earnings. 49, 1.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-04-13

B@- Some Teller stole ham of bacon
and maw stuffed with sassage, from
our smoke house one day last week.
Who was itf That's the question. We
have our fuzii.er loaded brim full with
buck shot. Keep your eye peeled, or
somebody will get hurt.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-04-13

BE- In THE CITY.-B. F. Fiery, Of
the firm of Emmert & Fiery, Martins
burg, is now in the city buying Spring
and Summer Goods for cash. That is
the way to buy them cheap, and they
will be sold in the same way. To salts
fly yourself of this. fact, call and see
them when YOU 60 to Martinsburg.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-04-13

sY" Bleached Cottous, Brown Cottons,
Bed Ticks, Ginghams, Shifting Stripes,
Bleached Sheeting, Unbleached Shooting,
Diapers, Table Napkins, Towels, &c. &C.,
Just received ut the store OF Rlckard &
Welshans.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-04-13

nag c. w. Field of Georgia, an ex-
Confederate General, was chosen Door
keeper OF the House OF Representatives
on Monday. 1t will be remembered
that Col. Polk, who was likewise an ex-
Confederate was expelled from office a
few days ago for appointing and paying
43 more assistants than the law allowed.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-04-13

B@ New Goods at Emmert 81 Fie-
RVS, Martinsburg, next week. Grand
opening Thursday, 18th. Call aud see
their new styles
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-04-13

s@ ACCIDENTAL little daughter,
aged about years, of Mr.. 7. T. Chap
man, of this town, received a painful
fracture OF her collar bone, few days
ago, by falling down pair of stairs.
DIR. Butler reduced the fracture.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-04-13

The late Governor Robert Letchcr,
of Virginia, about the year 1900 work
ed upon the Executive Mansion as
Richmond, Virginia. as "a bricklnyer,
and afterwards in 1910 lived IN IL a.
Governor
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-04-13
NOTICE
TO
TRESPASSEkS.

HAVING suffered great damage from
III trespassers, We are compelled to for
bid all persons walking, riding, driving
or hunting upon Fountain Rock" farm.
lying one mile south Of Shepherdstown;
and we hereby warn all those so trespass-
ing, irrespective Of persons, that they
will be punished 20 the full extent of the
law. lla ll. .g-
Z. S. SHEPHERD,
d. u. PENDLETON.
April Is, 1878. Az
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-04-13

BS Remember that Emmert & Fie-
ry, Martiusburg, are selling Georges A.
Clark's 20. N. ~ Spool Cotton at Eve
cents spool
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-04-13

rB KID GLovEs-KID GLovEs-ALEx-
ANDER's KID GLovEs-EvERY PAIR WAR
RANTED.-Black, Colored, Opera Shades
and White, in 2, 3, and Buttons.-2 But
tons, $l.00; 3 Buttons, $l.25; Buttons,
$3.50. Remember, every pair warranted,
at tie store of Richard IL Welshans.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-04-13

H Wash Poplins, in desirable Spring
Styles, just received, at the store OF Rick
ard & Welshans.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-04-13

eS" White and Check Mattings, at the
store of Richard q Welshans.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-04-13

u New Spring Prints, just opened
ut the store Of Richard 81 Welshaus.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-04-13

eB A Splendid Line of Children's,
Misses, and Ladies' Fancy Hose, at the
store Of Richard d Welshans.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-04-13

HoRRIBLE-An insane man sent to
the poor house in Stuben county, New
York, set fire to the building used for
the insane department. in which 60 in
sane people were sleeping, on the night
Of April 7th, and fifteen inmates were
burned to death. The scene was horri-
rible-too sickening for description.
There are Eve males and ten females
among the dead in the ruins, which are
a horrible mass Of charred human re-
mains mingled with the debris of the
building.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-04-13

George H. Hagley, Charlestown, is
again the first in the market with
Spring and Summer Goods. of which
he has opened this week an immense
stock. His store, large as it is, is pack
ed full, and prices So low that no one
need 90 without Shoes and Hats. He
names US few of his prices: Ladies
Lasting Caters, from 10 cents up; La
dies Foxed Caters, from $l.00 up; La
dies Slippers, from 40 cents up; Gents
Fine Shoes, from $l.00 up; Gents
Coarse Shoes, from Sl.O0 up; Gents
Calf Boots, from $500 up. Boys,
Misses and Children's Shoes at any
price. Do not buy old goods sat cost"
when new ones are so low.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-04-13

- DIR. Warmers Celebrated Health
Corset at the store of Richard u Welshans.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-04-13

~ Homemade Rag Carpet, at the
store Of Rickard & Welshans.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-04-13
ONE WHO WAS THERE.

Mrs. Woodruff and her sister, Tennie
c. Clafin, will reside permanently in
England.
The New York herald., 1878-02-21
POLITICAL AND GENERAL

Boston Post-"Tho United States Senate should
dowhiskeyzc."
Cincinnati Commercial 1.-THE vote on free coInags
shows that tho senate is not educated up TO that"
Cincinnati Gazette :--"Tme alone can determj NO
the effect OF the Silver bill upon the public credit"
Cincinnati Gazette - The indications that the
Silver bill as amended viii pass the House without
debate"
Terrible cruelties practiscd in tho OHIO Peri.
Tertiary. WIN the nineteenth century ever wake up
10 It's imperiectionsy
The Indianapolis Journal asks for the names OF tho
United States Senators wero drunk during the
passage OF the silver bill
Washington Post els John Sherman absolutely
surc that he doesn't want Anderson and Wells con-
vlcled and safely lodged In the Pententaryf con-
vict's testimony Is worthless, you know, John"
The Cincinnati Enquirer iavors a postponcment OF
tho democratic convention In Indiana, as IL saya,
platform bo adopted, Congress may ore the olecton
knock hall the timber out OF It and hew Qua lot Of
now pianks that ought TO 60 In" Could any siato-
msnt more completely illustrate tho fact that the
democrats arc utterly Mt sea. with no shore Of
principle visible, toward which they can confidently
stecrY
The New York herald., 1878-02-21
SALE OF PAINTINGS.

There was sale OF paintings yesterday afternoon
at the aoction rooms OF Mr. Edward schonck, No. 10
Maiden lane Tho attendance was large aud tho bid
ding quito lively None OF the paintings brought very
high prices, the most money gwen tor any picture
bcipg 500 This given Tor "rhs Organ Grinder" {"
by George II. story; 'Moonshine and sunset" by
John c. wiarios, brought $l4S; "cAttio mud
Sheep" by Louis Robbe $lso; Canal scens,"
by U. X. DE Jongh, S130; 'The Old House" where
''Home Sweet Home" was wrttcn, by Waiter Sattsr.
Q, brought $llb .'Sunsct GU Long Isaud coast hy
NJ r. ii. De Haas sold Tor $1Io. and tue price
gwen ior "fhe LOvers,' by Jules RatomskL "Ou tho
Seine" by Kuwassey. GIs, Drought $1oo. "Gradpas
VISIT" BY Da TN CHI oedcr tod Tor {97 60 and
"rhe Pet" by l.. Wiiicms Tor syj. ''Shcep aud
Ducks" by Van severdobck, brought $92 SO;
hood sports" by J. wilraven. was knocked
down Tor 900, while "Cattc at TAs,," by W.
Koo,mans; "on tue Esopus," by WAlism Hari, aud
"ihc loiiet," by Emil Leroy, brought $50 each.
"Grccnwood Lake" Dy J. h. Cropscy, sold for Syj;
''Sheep at Rest" by Franz Lobr~t $50; "Interor OF
Brac," H. f'queL $40; 'sthc Mandolin l.. Villa,
S15. "After tue shower,r by J. Biiders, Of Paris,
brought s17 So. One oil A. y. Taips bird paintings,
representing quail and her young, sold for s77 So
spring." by varcnbsrsn, Of Brussss; "Norring,,
by W.. l.. Marpie, brought $72; sos each was
gwen for "a Quiot Dinner" by katomsky; "Fruitv -
Wy u. Rcam; ''rne Little sailor" by ). Alden Weir,
and "Go,ng to Market" by j. q. Wood view
South Egrcmont," by J. b. Biisto, brought
$62 50. Each Of tho following paintings sold lsr
S55 :-"Mother's Reuuka, - ny r. DegToot; "Fruit -
by A. Browcr., and "By the Firesidc." by y. Moor.
mans Each OF the following brought $50:--"Autum-
nal Twilight" BY ". NJ Moran; "fh. Young Arcnl-
and sti Lie" by Alexander Conder. The sale viii
be con TIN ued this afternoon
The New York herald., 1878-02-21
PIGEON SHOOTING.

WELL coNrEsrED MATCH IN NEW JERSEY.
The little town OF Leonia, n. j., Was alive with
sportsmen on Tuesday, who had assembled there 10
witness pigeon shooting match between Mr. Glascr.
OF New Jersey, ana Mr.. hawes, of New York. both
well known spcrtsmen aud amateur shots. The
match twenty birds each $50 a sido. trap and
handle Tor each other nne tot o birds, OF the blue
rock species. had been provdod aud speculation ran
high US TO TIE probable winner Considerable money
bet. but worry little odds were offered, the men
being well matched although Gaser was the iavorite
or bad The most friends. The Jersey opened the
siOoting oy gra. sing swift quarterng bird hawes
followed and knocked an easy bird, and then both
missed. Quick killing succeeded until Gasers nfih
bird, whcn hard hit and lc about feet OF
bouudr HIS sixth wus clean miss OF an easy bird.
aud the seventh cw four yards out oi bounds TO drop
dead. Meanwhile Hawcs was not dong much better.
scoring ahead only IN the hrst ton, alter which
Gaser grassed his birds iu quick succession, winning
the match by one bird only
A sweepstakes OF ten entries followed the match in
which Mr.. Harry Miller. OF the Foun,ain Gun Ciuo
ol Brooklyn, made u remarkable shot HIS second
bird a hard driving twIster and got far AWAY
then fred the bird dropped, autterod u lew
feet ana Iel dead. The distance was measured
and proved to bs yard from tbe trap. Tho
gun Hackett smooth bore breech-load
The winners OF the sweep were j. Boiling. n. Helm
stedt, q. Henry aud II. Miller, who tied ana divided
the stakes Tho following IS summary 0i the
match-
Hawes 101l1*0ii IL N101l0lsl-l3
Reieree, Mr.. Harry Miller, Fountain Gun Club,
Brooklyn.
Fell de dcut of boun
The New York herald., 1878-02-21
EIGHTH REGIMENT VETERANS.

Tho Veteran Association or tho Eighth regimsnt--
washin 9ton Grays-met IN the room oi Company I,
Of tho Ninth regiment. at their armory last evening,
Vice President General N. @. Dunn presiding, and
completed their organization by adopting constita.
ton and bylaws and preparing n certificate OF incor.
poratiou. The OBJECT OF tue sssoc caton ID 10 pro-
mote social intercourse among It's members, and the
bylaws provide tnat board OF ten trustees
shall transact all It's business; that four meetings Of
the association shall be held each year that he Board
OF Trustees shaii also every three mon ins that
there shall be no imitation fee. but that the ducs Of
each member shall amount TO 81 per annum ana be
paid quarterly In advance, and that $50 shall entto
any veteran of the regiment to lie membership
vote OF thanks wcro rendered 10 Thomas Murphy,
the armorcr oil the Eighth regiment, Tor saving the
rcsimenps coors du1ng the IRE oil saudas evening
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