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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-12-14

EH- UYMENEAL--On the evening OF
Wednesday last, at six clock, al inter-
estiug wedding was celebrated at the
Reformed Church of this place, in the
presence of "a large and interesting audi
epce. The contracting parties were MIR.
A. D. Grow OF this town, aud Miss Moi
lie |. Pofenberger, daughter OF Mr.. l..
w. Poffenberger, Of Bridgeport, Md,
opposite this place. Shorty after the
hour fixed for the nuptials, the approach
of the bridal party was heraided by a
grand weddiug-march, skillinlIy per
formed at the organ by Miss Nellie Rey-
nolds. Immediately the doors were
thrown open, and the bride and groom
entered and slowly advanced to the
chancel, preceded by the ushers' Miss
Annie Warner, Miss Rose Finly, Miss
Mollie Snyder and Miss Lodie Mask.
Here they were met by the Rev. MIR.
Bowman, pastor of the church, who
amid profound silence, conducted the
ceremony according TO the ritual OF the
Reformed Church, solemnly declaring
that, "what God had joined togetherle let
no man put asunder," The ceremony
over, the happy young couple retraced
their steps, confronting the steadfast
gaze that was aimiringly turned upon
them. The bride is handsome blonde
of petite figure, and was becomingly al
tired in stylish dove co!ored cashmere,
en- frain', with hat and gloves to match.
The groom, fine looking gentleman,
vas in full snit OF black, with white
gloves and necktie.
After the ceremony at the church the
bridal party and invited guests repaired
To the residence of the brides parents,
where tables abundanlly loaded with
the "yood things of this world, were
prepared. aud heartily partaken OF and
rnjoyed. The bridal party lett the next
,lay on tae east bound train for shoit
trip of pleasure. May their guiding
star never grow. din, and their future
happiness never be marr,d.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-12-14

Esy" The members of the Union Sun
day School, of Gerardstown, are actively
engaged in preparations for their third
annual Concert and Exhibition, to be
held at that villagp,on Christmas night.
The Entertainments heretofore given by
this School have been Of the most inter
esting character, and the one this year
promises to be equally attractive and
enjoyable, The public is cordially in
vited, with the assurance that every
effort will be made to render the occa-
sion most pleasant one TO oil who at
tend.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-12-14

The PITCHER CAsE.-Last Saturday
night at $40 o'clock the argument in
The trial of the Pitcher brothers for
burning Mr.. Beck's barn, near Harper's
Ferry, was concluded and the case sub,
mitted to the jury, which, within 20
minutes after adjourning, returned to
the Court with verdict of guilty as to
both. The scene when the verdict was
rendered was very affecting. The young
er Pitcher, Albert, burst into tears and
wcpt bitterly. The sister who had been
at their side throughout the trial, mourn
ed bitterly, and it was evident to all
that her sad affec,ionate heart WIS
pierced through by the verdict. - Ia-
gerSionn Guard.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-12-14
sbepbsrostown Register.


The President in his message TO Con-
gross manifests some warmth of feeling
and spurs up considerably against the
Southern people where he refers to the
entranohised freedmen, and says that
the 18th, l4th and 18th amendments to
the constitution are a wise and necessa
ry embodiment in the organic OF tie
lust results of the war, This is more a
display OF partizan than craftsmanship
spirit by the President; he jnstities this
inference by his recommending "the re-
neal of or amendment of the act of June
Is, 1878, forbidding the use of the army
as a posse eomitaius. This indicates
tha, he, like bis INSCRIPTIONS predeces-
sor Grant, would have Ignored the con
s,i,utional rights of The States had he
not been restrained by special law
and have placed them under the arbl-
trary power Of military arm of the
government, directed 10y partizan hate,
If i, was not evident that there does
not exist any necessity for standing
army in this country, the liability aud
possibility of the abuse OF the use OF it,,
by ambitious or ignorant rulers, should
admonish Congress as the people repre-
seutatives to with hold any approprla-
ton for. its maintenance, and thereby
abolish it. Further, the necessities OF
the people call for i, as an imperative
measure of economy, as well as a reduc-
ton of representative and official sala-
ries. which the President fails TO recon-
mend.
If the President had been moved TO a
reference of an interference OF the cleo
tive franchise by patriotic motives, why
did he not speak of the threats and hin,
drarces perpe,rated on the voters in
New York and Massachusetts.
The freedmen in the South, fifteen
years ago, were the allies and tools OF a
persistent horde of political Adventures,
who. with more zeal than honesty or
brains. forced themselves upon their ia
yor. But time and the development OF
events have educated TO proper appre-
citation of their situation and best inter
esis, and a recognition that the people
with whom they were raised and must
Iye-if, indeed, the hate and envy OF
the Northern people does not force col
ouization upon them-are their true and
best friends, and as consequence their
more intelligent comprehension OF tins
fact they voluntarily support them Tor
Office. This state OF things does not
sui, the republican party, and it has un-
fortunately for the harmony OF the sec
lions found in the PiesideDt-one who
should in broad, national spirit know
no South, no North, East or West-a
party spirit, who upon ex-party repre-
seuta,ions is manifestly willing TO vio-
late the reserved rights Of the States by
interfering in their internal affairs; for
we can assure Mr.. Hayes that there does
not live on this continent any people
more law-abiding OF capable of self-gov-
eminent than the people OF the South
1rn States.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-12-14

The ceremony of laying the corner
stone for new church in Sharpsburg,
by The Church OF God denomination,
came off Saturday, Nov. SOlh, and was
attended by large number of persons
According TO announcement Lagrange
Lodge, No. Sc, l. o. o. F., Of Boons-
bore, was in attendance and performed
the interesting ceremony of laying the
stone, sc.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-12-14

D@~ Recollect, farmers, that Thos. NJ.
Isbell, Esq, will address you at the
Court House in Charlestown, on Mon
day, Jan. 20, 1879. BE there-tell him
10y your presence that you feel the i'm
portance of having your status as the
great wealih-producers of this nation
properly appreciated, that corporations
must not try TO consume, nor cliques to
control your interest.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-12-14
WHO WROTE TT

The question is, who wrote THE
LITTLE BELLE OF BLooMuNGDAIL," the
realistic story OF New York Revolution
airy life now running in the CHRISTIAN
UNION, of New York &? We are told it
it by one of the most eminent of Ameri-
can writers, and that we have six months
to guess il in.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-12-14

Benjamin Long who was confined in
the Hagerstown Jail, on tie charge OF
burning the barn of Mr. Clagse', com
mitted suicide by hanging himself in
his cell, on Tuesday morning last, by
tieing two handkerchicfs together and
which ne tied across the bars OF the
door and around his neck.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-12-14

RD The ladies fair is progressing
Gnely. 1t will be held in Mr.. Billmycr's
hall, beginning on Tuesday afternoon,
Dec oath. Supper and oysters every
evening; and lunch at al hours during
the day-afler eleven o'clock. Adms-
sion 5 cts; season and family tickets
will be ISSUED al reduced rates.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-12-14
my CRY CorNcrL-The City Coun-

p@ CRY CouNon--The City Coun-
oil met on Monday evening last, Mayor
Ray being absent on account OF sick
ness, councilman Righistine presided,
with a qu~rum OF members presen',
The minutes of the previous meeting
were read and approved.
The Sergeant reported that he had
had the cell in the Jail arranged accord
ing to instructions. The Sergeant was
directed to notify the trustees OF the
Presbyterian Church, in regard to the
pavement in front Of their property on
Washington Street,
The following bills were presented
and ordered TO be paid: J. ii. keeseck-
rr, S3.l5; J. w. Kearney, sl.Ooi w. L.
McAnly, S1.45; Geo. Mckinney, rs cts;
Jno. II. little, S5.O0; Geo. Duke, 25
cts; j. w. Kidwell, 500; a. Brant-
ner, 1000 The Sergeant MAS author
lied to call on Mr. K. ]. Kim5all, in
regard to the rent of the Jail, and report
next meeting. On motion, it was or
dercd that no one should have use OF
the Market House except those author
lied by the Council or Mayor. Adjourn
ed to meet the second Monday i'll jan
uary, 1879, al I o'clock, P. NJ.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-12-14

The event in Ami,b,ilIt, n. Y.,Wed-
nesday was the marriage of Mr.. Edward
Ketchum, a bachelor, aged about so, to
Elizabeth Wai.ser, spihsier, aged
about 81. The couple have been en-
gaged for over forty wears.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-12-14

oRTuNArE.-Th Cumberland
Times says: "Mr. David Hoadley, cap
tain of The canal boat Laura Agnew, was
in the city yesterday, and gives sad
account of his last trip to Georgetown
and lis attempt to get here. He had a
team of five mules when he started
from this city. He now only has two.
One of the mules hung himself'wth the
halter at the trough, another died from
the effects of internal injuries received
while being driven upon the long fall,
Mr. Hoadley with his remaining mules
succeeded in towing the boat as far as
Hancock, where he tied up and came
to Cumberland by rail to settle up his
business.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-12-14

HIST RYoF SHARPsBURG. The
Sharpsburg Enterprise has commenced
a brief history of that town, written by
Mr.. JOHN =. Smith. 1t claims that
Sharpsburg is the oldest town in Wash
inglon county. 1t was lain out on the
9th day of July, l743, by Joseph Chap
line, who came from England, and had
taken up al. the land in that neishhor-
hood within the scope Of three miles.
1t was named Sharpsburg in honor OF
Governor Sharp, who was Governor OF
the Province. Sharpsburg was intended
TO be the county seat of Washington
county, but at an election the choice L.
suited in favor of Ilagerstown lat that
time called Elizabethtown) by one ma
jority.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-12-14

BErKELEY ClRcrIr CouRT.-The
court is now in the second week of its
session and It's sittings have attracted
large numbers Of people, much interest
being centered in the trials of the sew
eral criminal cases before the court. The
trial of Jno. b. Fiie, iudicted tor the
murder of J. Nofsinger, was continued
upon the grounds, as set forth by his
counsel, Faulkner & Faulkner and Flick:
Isl. OILY one month has interviewed
since File committed the offense as
charged in the indictment. 2nd. That
his counsel had not had reasonable
time 20 prepare the case for trial. 3rd.
That two witnesses whose testimony
was very important aud material to the
defense, could not be obtained at this
time.
The trial Of Smith, indicted for the
murder of Mr.. Christ. Lauiz, was con-
timed upon the ground that his counsel
had just been employed, and therefore
had 70 time to prepare his defense, and
the absence of testimony that could not
now be reached. trFF
The following additional indictments
were brought in by the grand jury:
The negroes e. Motion, felony; JAS.
Williams, petit larceny; Allen Murphy,
burglary; Jeff: Mosby, unlawful shoot
ing: Louisa Tucker, burglary. Btv.
Smith was fined $40 for assault; J.
William and Pussy Gordon 10 months
hard labor in the county Jail.
The trial of Barber Williams, for
breaking into the meat house OF Mr.
David Hess, residing near this city, and
stealing 50 pieces oil meat, in the spring
of 1876, came off yesterday, resulting
in his discharge. So
Jas. Mosby viii be tried.as accessory,
! for the same ,ffense.-Sf0iesman.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-12-14

By Perfica iOngissi"ua persimonem
atiingi,which means Baker & McNIur-
ran have the prettiest stock of Christ
mas goods in town. Go and see them.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-12-14
s. ?. DOUGLASS,
DEALER IN
w ate bes, Clock S,
JeweIry.
SILVER and PLATLD WARE,
MARTINSBURG.

DOR the best aud Cheapest Watches,
l. Jewelry, Silver and Plated Ware, and
anything in the .Icwelry line, 20 to :. =.
Douglass, 20 Queen Street, Mauinshurg,
w. Va.
Repairing Fine Watches a speciality.
Best Engraving in the city.
The Celebrated Diamond Spcctaclcs, At
DOugl1ss's. Finest stock Of Seal Rings
ever offered in Berkeley County.
Call anG examine the new invention IN
the shape of clocks.
AL kinds OF Near-sighted and Cataract
Glasses, TO suit all eyes and ages. Call
and protect your eyes.
Highest cash price paid FOR old Gold
and Silver, or in exchange for Goods.
All goods Engraved tree of charge, by
:. i. DOUGLASS,
20 Queen ST., Martinsburg.
Dec. II, 1879. az
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-12-14

~ CnRIsrMAs.--Go to Baker d
McMurran's and examine their large
,,ock ofuice thioss suitable for Holiday
lila.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-12-14
CONSUMPTION CURED.

An old physician, retired from prac-
tice, having had placed in his hands by
an East India missionary the formula Of
a simple vegetable remedy, forthe spec
dy and permanent cure for consumption,
bronchitis, catarrh, asthma, and all
throat aud lung affections, also n posi-
tive and radical cure for nervous debili-
~ and all nervous complaints, after hav
lug tested its wonderful curative pow
ers in thousands of cases, has felt it his
duty to make it known to his suffering
fellows. Actuated 10y this motive, and
a desire to relieve human suffering, ]
will send free of charge, TO all who de-
sire it, this recipe, with full directions
for preparing and using. in German,
French, or English. Sent by mail by
addressing with stamp, and naming this
paper. w. w. Shearar, 140 Powers
Block, Rochester, New York 4w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-12-14
NOTICE
Election i!

4 IL members of the Farmers and Me-
n chauic's Mutual Fire Insurance Com
pany of West Va, will take notice that
there will be II meeting held on the First
TUESDAY in JANUARY, 1879, for the
election Of officers. Parties insured arc
members and entitled TO vote for officers.
By order OF the Board.
\. II. TR0XELL,
Secretary.
MartinSburg. Dec. IL. 1873. wv
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-12-14

sg TUE LEcrURE-ltev. J. p. Hub
bard will deliver Lecture in the NJ. K.
Church, South, ShepherdStown, on
Monday Evening December 10th, 1873,
at 7 o'clock, PM, SuLject-A Trip TO
Europe, Ambulance 10 oents-proceeds
for the benefit of the Young Mems
Christian Association. Tickets TO be
had at Barnhart's Book store.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-12-14
COMMUNICATED.
COUNTY COURT.

"Tax-Payer," in the Free Press of
last week very justly refers to some OF
the bad effects of the County Court sys-
TEN. 1t would probably be impossible
to form any court system combining
judicial and police powers, which would
not embody some Objectionable features.
| think the error not so much in the
law as in the men, and their practices,
who constitute the court. There Is
hardly a session of the Court at which
some indicate act ia not perpe.rated
by the Court, in The shape of self-ap-
pointed committees, road supervisors,
&c. The Court ia a body OF censors
aud curators, whose duty it is to cen
sure vice and the irregularities Of the
cil."n, levy taxes and see 10 their cor
rect disbursement. therefore it is iudeli-
cate, to say the least, that they should
place themselves in position of beneh'
Charles of the peoples money by making
themselves road masters and committee
men, as in the case of the remodelling
of the Court House, at salary of three
dollars per day, when the services of
equally competent men conld have been
secured for one dollar per day. Don't
condemn system made bad 10y incom-
potent men.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-12-14

pg FINGERS AMpyTATED.-A Dung
man named Geo. Decker, an employee
of the C. so. Canal Co, met with an
accident on Thursday Of last week, which
ueccri,ated the amputation of the mid
die and ring fingers OF his left hand.
DR.. w. P. Manning, OF this town, per-
formed the operation.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-12-14
aDashdEsda'y :

NR. 6. B. HUMMELSHINE, would re-
~ sprct.ully call attention 10 his i'm
proved method of making and inserting
artificial teeth Oh the Nuicanite Bas". All
persons in want of Il good set OF Teeth are
invited To call and examine his specimens
Of workmanship in this branch OF the pro-
fc>S.on. Satisfaction Will be guaranteed
in every case.
TEETH CAREFULLY EXTRACTED
with comparatively little pain, and the
usual anaesthetic. used if necessary.
DIR. HUMMELSHINE, would call special
attention TO the
GREAT NEGLECT OF CuILpRTN's TEETH.
Have your children's teeth examined, and
get the proper information so requisite
Tor parents to have, in this important
matter. Teeth filled in the best possible
manner with gold or any Of the cheaper
filling.
ACHING TEETH CURED IN a SHORT TINE
and made useful for mastication without
pain.
Prices 50 reduced that all can have their
Teeth filled or new ones inserted.
GOLD FILLING, 80 CENTS.
No charge for the extraction Of Teeth.
DR.. Hummelshine, is pei nEmcntly loca-
ted at He'd gesvillc, Berkeley Co., W. Va.
and will remain in ShepherdStOwn until
January It'll.
Rooms at j. A. Adams, where hc Will
DO pleased to see all who may need his
Dental services.
Dee. IL, 1873. Nv
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-12-14

81" Gov. Hampton, of S. C., who
received snch serious injuries to one OF
his legs some time ago by being thrown
from annie while hunting, had the
wounded limb amputatcd Monday be
low the knee. His system is believed
10 he in such condition as 10 promise
hopeful results. The incident Was not
unaccompanicd hy other encouraging
circumstances. The Legislature elected
linn to the United States Senate. only
two republicans voting against him,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-12-14


Prcsident-G. II. C. Backus.
Sccrelary-E. J. Williams.
Tleasurer--Jmo. =. Hess.
District Vice Decentralization,
Jno. j. Hess; Charlestown, Jno. o.
Knott; Harper's Ferry, J. A. McFaden;
Middleway, Mrs. o. Shonkee; Potomac,
Il. w. Lalimer; Shepherd, Il, &, Bra.
gonier.
District Standardization, Z. Scha-
effrr; Charlestown, WIN Cockrill; Ual-
per's Ferry, J. II. johnson; Middleway,
Miss Ida Is. Kcarney; Potomac, VIM.
p. Craighill; Shepherd, Miss Annie
Ridehour.
The object of the Association is set
forth to be TO promote the educational
interests of the county and State, the
improvements of It's members, their adj
vancemcnt in scientific ard general in
formation, Sc.
The first regular meeting of the As
ISOLATION will be held in Charlestown,
on Saturday, December 2lst, 1873
Shirt.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-12-14

Teachers ASSOCIATION oreani-
cation of the teachers of public schools
of jefferson count, under the title of
the Jefferson County Teachers Asso-
citation" was perfected on Wednesday
last, by the adoption of a constitution
and the election of the following Off
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1878-08-02

sail, and dropped anchor cast of Meiggs'
wharf, when We were boarded by q
boats crew from the United States cut
ter, lying there TO watch for Rebel gun
boats and shoot AZ homeward bound
ships But l digress. If the John
Jay starts for this port, she will get
here-sure. Whether her bottom drops
out or she comes in brig or sloop-rigg-
ed, she will get in. God bless her. By
the-by, il was in 1924, instead OF 1927,
that she brought the Marquis over,
miboy; don't forget that. Ask Cap
tain Reel" II.
To which the Alta reporter adds his
own say, as follows:
In regard to the Marquis, We can
state, on good authority. that il was
the Cadmus that brought Lafayette
over to this country, three years before
the John Jay was built
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1878-08-02
The Constitutional Convention.
ARTICLE on CORPORATIONS.

SECTION l. All existing charters, or
grants of exclusive privileges, under
which the corporators or grantees shall
not have organized and commenced
business in good faith, at the time Of
the adoption of this Constitution, shall
thereafter have no validity.
SEC. 2 Corporations may be enacted
under general laws. but shall not be
created by special act, except for NUM-
cipal purposes. All general and special
laws, creating corporations, may be
altered, amended or repealed, i'll such
manner, however, that no injustice shall
be done.
SEC. g. All railroads in this. State
shall be deemed public highways, and
shall be free to all persons for the
transportation of their persons and
property, under such regulations as
may be prescribed by law; and laws
shall be passed, from time to time, es-
tablishing reasonable maximum rates
of charges for the transportation of pas
sengers and freight thereon, and to
prevent unjust discrimination.
No railroad corporation, or lessee or
manager thereof, shall consolidate it's
stock, property or franchise with
any other railroad corporation, owning
or having under its control competing
line. Every railroad shall have the
right, with its road, to intersect. con-
| meet with, or cross any other railroad;
the manner of the exercise of which
right, however. to be regulated by law
Laws shall also be passed, regulating
the liability of common carriers of pas
sengers in cases of personal injuries &C.
casioned by negligence on the part of
the carrier.
Sec. 4. No right of way shall be ap-
propIiated to the use of any private
corporation until full compensation
shall be first made to the owner, ire
spective of any benefit arising there
from; which compensation shall be as
certained In such manner as NAV be
provided by law.
SEC. D. No street-railroad shall he
constructed within any Incorporated
city or town, without the consent Of the
local authorities thereof.
SEC. 6. No corporation shall issue
stock or bonds except for labor done,
services performed, or money or pro-
perty actually received. The stock Of
corporations shall not be increased ex-
cept in pursuance of general law. The
stockholders of all corporations and
joint stock companies shall be individu-
ally liable for all labor performed for
such corporation or company.
SEC. !. Laws shall be passed. regula.
ting the right Of foreign corporations
to do business in this State, and the
mode in which they may sue and be
sued.
SEC. 8. The Legislature shall not
have power to establish or incorporate
any bank or banking company, or
monied institution whatever in this
State. with the privilege of making.
issuing or putting in circulation any
bill, check. certificate, promissory note
or other paper intended to circulate as
money