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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1878-07-03
Important Decision Against
West Yirginin.

a case which is Of great interest
throughout the State, as it is test
one, has been decided by Judge Holt,
of the Circuit Court Of Greenbrier
county. We take the following his
tory Of the case and summary Of the
decision from the Greenbrier hide
pendent. \
'Two judgments, which now
amount to some sl5, 600, were render
ed in the Circuit Court Of the City Of
Richmond, against &. S. Calwell, as
surety for former sheriff, and in ia.
vor Of the Commonwealth of Virgin
ia, in March, 1860, and were register
ed or docketed in this county in Sep
TENDER, 1860. The Legislature of the
reorganized government of the State
of Virginia, at Wheeling, on the Bird
of Feb, 1868, passed an act "trans-
ferring of the proposed State of West
Virginia when the same shall become
one of the United States, all this
States interest in property, unpaid
and uncollected taxes, fines, forfeit
lures, penalties and judgments in
counties embraced within the bound
aries of the proposed State aforesaid,
and providing that "ifthe appropria'
tions and transfers ofproperty, stocks,
and credits provided for by this act
take effect, the State of West Virgin
ia shall duly account for the same in
the settlement hereafter to be made
with this State" In 1877, a judg-
ment creditor of E. S. Calwell institu-
ted a suit in chancery to enforce the
lien of his judgment and subject the
real estate of said Calwell to sale.
The State of West Virginia came in
to this suit, and was made a party,
upon petition, liled an swerassert'
lug her claim to said judgments, by
reason Of said transfer, and asking
that they might be enforced against
said real estate. Judge Holt decided
that as TO this State, the said judge
ments were not stale or barred; that
the said act of transfer was sufficient
to accomplish the end had in view
by the Legislature of Virginia which
passed it, but without deciding some
other points raised, held that the
State Of West Virginia had never
done any thing which expressly, or
by implication, indicated or amount.
cd TO an acceptance, on her part of
said transfer ofproperty, fines, taxes,
judgements, &C., and that, therefore,
she was not entitled to the said judg-
ments to which she was asserting a
claim in said suit, and that the said
act of the Legislature of Virginia
was imperative by reason of such
noncompliance. We understand
there are q great many claims all
over the State, to which the title Of
West Virginia rests upon the same
act of transfer, and which have been
for some time, and are still being
prosecuted by anagont appointed by
the State authorities for the purpose,
and in which the question thus de-
cided in this case must arise. We,
therefore, publish the decision for
tho information Of all who may be
interested or concerned.
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.Albia, Iolca, July 10Th, 1875.

The New York World calls atten-
ton tothe fact that the average price
obtained this year, according to the
published returns, of lands upon the
Pacific railroads is greatly in excess
of that authorized by the law under
which the lands were granted in aid
of their construction. The Union
Pacific has received at the rate of
1903 per acre; the Kansas Pacific
$S,3S, and the Denver Pacific 1897
per acre; and that, too, when the
statute declares "that alllands grant
ed to the company, and which shall
not have been sold or disposed of by
said company within three years af-
ter the entire roads shall have been.
completed, shall be subject to settle
meut and presumption, like other
lands, at a price not exceeding sl.25
per acre, tobe paid tosaid company"
This violation of law is one Of the
worst hindrances to immigration, for
il has the direct effect to keep the al
ternate sections of government lands
out of the market.
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INC DntY ofthe IIour.


That the safety and permanence
of the. republic depend upon the
Democratic party throughout the
Union, in the near future, isnow I'M
questionable. This is the only party
that has ever been organized In the
land which embraces all of the polit.
ical principles, the practical devel-
opment of which in the government
secures to the majority control, be-
You'd all question makes the voice of
the people the ruling power in fact
as we'll as in theory,
The present deplorable condition
of the country demonstrates clearly
that a republican form of govern
ment, controlled by a minority fac
ton, the Republican party, without
just principles and with unjust and
unwise leaders, is n despicable fail
ure. Financial disaster aud distress
among capitalists, except those who
handle the peoples money, with pc,
nury and meagre want among the
industrial classes, in nation Of vast
internal resources, extensive COM
merce, and at peace with the world,
are unmistakable evidences that the
faction Of misrule, which has govern
ed the country SO many years, has
been in power long enough, alas! too
long, And now the people husband
will free the Union from this dan
gorous faction and its treacheypys
leaders without needless delay.
In this great work of rescuing the
land from the grasp Of rapacious
monster, whose cruel fangs pierce
the vitals of the Union, whose vile
stomach Graves the bread of toiling
millions, and whose foul heart gloats
over the rape of the peoples liberty,
West Virginia, must not be found
wanting; her lightmust shine bright
ly through the gloom of distress
which now envelopes the land, and
aid valiantly in dispelling the de.
pressing shadows. And so it becomes
the duty of every patriot to do all in
his power to secure success to tie
Democratic party this fall. He Must
not let personal considerations weigh
against duty tohis country-ynust be
ready to make sacrifices, if needed
to advance the interests Of the only
political organization which can
save the republic frou4 further dis.
aster, and the people from penury
True patriotism often demands great
sacrifices from tue lovers of country
but such sacrifices are always "bread
cast upon tho water, which will re.
turn after many days"
Personal interests alone, or unwise
modesty, must not deter men who are
recognized leaders of our brave old
porty from doing valiant service du.
ring this falls campaign.
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When a man is so ignorant that
he stands boldly up to another man
and says "there has been no contrac-
ton in the currency" it is enough
to make the immortal gods hold their
sidesandrun away out into the woods
and roll over on the grass and howl,
But when he says that the old, worn
out hulk of a Republican party, worn
thread bare in cloakihg crime and
villainy. so rotten that the least pres.
sure of the thumb on its body polite
causes an emulation and breaking
forth of the most disgusting mass Of
corruption, is the only salvation Of
the country, that is enough to lash
the very clements into rage and
cause the unseen cherubims and SER
apeims TO tear of their wings and
pluck out their hair and feathers in
wretched despair.-BAIctin.
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Mr., Cobb, of Clifton, rather warns
Mitchell up, this week.
r.. e. Mitchell and the Working
men.
CLIFTON, June 10Th, 1873.

CLIFTON, June 10Th, 1873.
Editor Register Please allow me
space in your valuable paper to no
tice n few points in Mr.. r. L. Mitch
ellis letter, which appeared in last
weeks Monitor, Now, in my opin-
ion, as we'll as in the opinion of n
great many others, Mr., Mitchell's
explanation of why he withdrew
from the Workingmen's Order, Gan
order to which any man may be
proud to bolong) is certainly very
feeble and flimsy, and will not stand
the test on the second Tuesday in
next October, before tho intelligent
voters Of Mason county Just simp.
ly because no had friends Che says,)
in the three different parties, | am
asLonishcd to think that man of
the supposed ability of Mr.. Mitchell,
would for one instant think Of pla.
cling his name in the field for position,
in tho beginning of so great apoliti.
cal campaign on so aimsy prctoxt
and on so frail a platform. We read in
the Scripture that, "they that are
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1878-07-03
Circuit Clerk.

CLIFTON, June 5, 1873.
To he Voters of Mason County. Believing
in the old JetTersonian principle Of rota-
ton in Office, and believing further that
the only tests for official position should be
honesty and capacity, hereby announce
myself an Independent candidate for the
office OF Circuit Clerk OF Mason County.
am induced to do SO at the earnest solicit
tation of many voters, irrespective OF po-
litical prejudice or partizan bias. II my
tellow-citizens should elevate me to the po-
sition for which announce myself, shall
endeavor to discharge the duties of the of
fee faithfully, and with due reference to
the best interests OF the people.
Respectfully
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1878-07-03

A human fend in Lawrenceburg,
Ind, Friday, went to the house of his
wife's father, where she had been liv.
ing for about six months, having been
separated from her husband for that
length Of time, and dragging her out
of tho house for about fifty yards,
beat her terribly, aud finally shot her
in tho eye, from the effects Of which
she died in 20 minutes, In such
cases as this there is no need Of courts
or juries. They should be knocked
in the head and thrown into n hog
pom, by the FIRST parties getting hold
Of them,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1878-07-03

A Republican writing to us on
business, speaks in the following
complimentary terms of our candi-
dates for the Clerkships;
"Your Convention in choosing as
candidates for the County Clerkship
Col. Smith, and for Circuit Clerkship
Col. Waggener, made wise and judi
cious nominations. They are both
deservedly popular with all classes,
and both are men Of character, ener.
gy and experience in official life,
and this combined with their ability
will not fail to make them success
full Clerks. Republican though /
am, these gentlemen will receive my
vote and hearty support"
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1878-07-03

AT the recent election in Califor-
MIA, for Delegates to a Constitutional
Convention, to make new Consti-
tuition for that State, the labor party
carried off the victory and elected a
majority of Delegatesto the cOnyen-
ton. In no State in the Union has
labor been oppressed to SO unrcason-
able an extent as in California.
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TERMS OF Sam.
Stockholllcr's Meeting.

There will be a general meeting OF the
Stockholders OF the "EIome Company" at
the Court House, in the town OF Point
Pleasant, Mason County, West Nirginiu, on
the 10th day OF July, 1878, Mt 2 O'Clock, y.
NJ, to elect d board OF directors, make by.
laws, and transaCtany othOr business which
may lawfully be done by the stockholders
in general meeting.
Given under our hands this Goth day Of
CT. LATHAM,
j. II. SELBE,
RoBT. YOUNG,
j. JEWETT,
F. NIEMAN,
June 2G-4w Corperators,
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COmmlssIcner,s Sale Of 81 Acres
OfLnnd In Mason County.

TN pursuance OF q deeretal onlerrenle,e1
nj the March Term, 1878, Of the Count,
Court OF Mason County, West Virginia. N
a Chanccry cause therein pending, where.
in 2uspan 4 Aumiller were complainap,s
and james G. Harper was defendant, lle
undersigned, who was thereby appomteds
special Commissioner for that purpose
shall proceed to. sell Ut public auction, Ia
the highest bidder, at the front door OF he
Court House Of Mason County, on Mon.
day, the 18th day Of July, 1878, at
one o'clock p NJ, the tract of land in The
bill and proceedings mentioned in said
cause, the same being ST acres more or
less, situated on the walters OF KanaNha
Ten Mile Creek, upon the following
TERMS OF SALE
Cash as to Sl02.06 and interest from
March 9th, 1878, and the costs OF suit and
sale, and credit Of six and twelve months
on the residue. TO be paid in equal install.
ments, the purchaser giving bond with Sc.
Ourity on the tame, and the title Of the
property will be retained until all Of the
purchase money is paid.
II. r. HOWARD,
june 19--4w. Special Commissioner.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1878-07-03

Such are the men who compose
the Democratic ticket of Mason coun-
ty. We will not attempt dissection
of the Republican ticket at this time.
When placed in the scales, by the
people of the county, their want will
be extraordinarily perceptible, and
our satisfaction made perfect
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1878-07-03
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
NO ADVERTISING AGENF.

can insert an advertisement in our list Of
twenty-six STANDARD WEEELIEs at
ten dollars line without losing ,tOney.
Those advertisers who want to obtain the
best and largest circulation possible with.
out expeuding more than from so t0SlW
should address Geo. p. Rowelll y: Co., 10
Spruce Street, New York.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1878-07-03

Our radicals friends once upon a
time, laughed till their sides achcd
over an alleged performance Of jeff
Davis, but that incident fades into
insigniacauco beside the spectacle of
John Sherman pooping out from I'M.
der Mrs jerks pstticoaH.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1878-07-03

Since the close of war in 1865,
s4OO,00O,oO0 have been spent on tho
U. s. Navy and we have nothing to
show for 1t, s1s2,0OO,0OO of it was
squandered under Grant. Robson
aud his confedOratos ought to DO
prosecuted, How long can a Govern
!nent stand If this state Of things is
TO continue.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1878-07-03

There is a strong sentiment grow.
ing.in the country that the govern.
ment shall issue u sutliciency Of
greenbacks to pay off the national
Indebtedness and thus be done with
paying interest to the bondholders.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1878-07-03

The moral right and duty of a
newspaper to express its opinions of
candidates for pubic office in the
public interest has just been affirmed
in the Superior Court at Buffalo
w. FL. Steele, whom the Democrats
o. that city nominated for Auditor
last January, was defeated, and laid
his mishap to the outspoken disap.
proval of the Courier, the principal
Democratic journal of the city. He
consequently brought suit for libel,
alleging damages Of s7,40O, and was
non suited on his opening complaint
Judge speldon holding that the Coe-
riicr was pursuing its unquestionablo
duty III criticising Steele in the
position of open responsibility he
had assumed. This decision is sim
pie common.sense, and ought to be
common practice as well.-Spriag-
field Republican.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1878-07-03

The Boston Post says that Ander-
son, "has pinioned the President and
pilloried Sherman and Matthews,
and now, by a single swift movement
he has spiked the guns of the Senate
Investigating Committee and sent
the gunners home in dismay."
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Commissioners sale OfTOWn Lot
In Mason CLIYI

TNpuruance Of tue terms and provisions
| ola decree vi the Circuit Court Of Mason
County West virglnia,rendored on the 18th
day OF April, 1873, In certain Chancery
cause therein pending, In which II, G, NJ.
Lowell and james A, Payne are Plaintiffs
and ]. W. Roberts, isdeiendRnt, the under
signed, Special Commissioner, viii on the
9th day of July, 1878,
at tho front door OF the Court House Of Ma
son county, proceed To sell by way Of pub.
lie auction to the highest bidder Lot No. o
on Brown street, in the town Of Mason City,
Mason County, West Virginia,
TERMS oY SALE:-Cash MS TO % per cent
OF the purchase money and OK to the resi-
due on credit Of six and twelve months
bonds with good security bearing interest
from date will be required for tho deferred
instalments and the title will be retained
as q further security.
JOHN W. ENGLISH,
june 90 lw. Special Commissioner,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1878-07-03

The voter who is in search of a
Greenback party, cannot do better
than come into the Democratic party
tho only party which has the will
and at the same time the power to
accomplish anything for the work
ingman.
In the past, until recently, the Re-
publicans held control Of both
branches of Congress, and had the
Executive as well. In the last three
years the Democrats have had one
branch of Congress, but the Republi.
cans held the other branch and the
President and were thus able to
thwart the efforts ofthe House, when
it attempted to bring relief to the in
dustries of the country.
Next March, for the first time in
many years, the Senate will be DEM
ocratic; and with a Democratic House,
elected next fall, the country will see
the dawn of better times.-RegIStcr.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1878-07-03

A North Carolina man hos had
throo young, just, and lawful, hand.
somo and wealthy wives in the last
year. If ho is not getting moro than
his share Of the good things of this
world, whois?-G1tlipotis Bulletin,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1878-07-03

The old Richmond Wig is the great.
est "greenback" paper in the country.
1t wants the land covered over u foot
deep with this sort of government
scrip.
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To The Democratic Voters of the
Fifth Senatorial District Of
West Virginia.

Gentlemen: You are respectfully inform
ed that, your Executive Committee has
agreed upon Winfield, Putnam county, as
the place, and July goth, 1873, as the time,
for holding your Convention for the pqr-
pose OF nominating candidate for the
State Senate from this District,
The Executive Committees in the differ
ent counties composing the Fifth Senate
rial District, will make arrangements by
which Delegates will be appointed TO at
tend and represent the several counties in
said Convention.
J. W. q. ARMSTRONG,
Chairman Executive Committee, Fifth
Senatorial District.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1878-07-03

If Democrats expect to win in the
coming race, they must be united,
active and energetic. Be on the
alert and watch your political enc
mics in all their movements.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1878-07-03

jim Andcrson's hair is as red as
the ace of hearts, and his heart is as
black as the ace of spades.
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p;ono Beautiful Concert 0raanc
] ldIIU Granbpianos, cost OISQllo

81, 600, only &42J. Superb Grand
Square Pianos, cost SI,lOO, only a965.
Elegant UPRIGHT Pianos, cost $SO1ss only
Sl15. %e@ Style Upright Pianos Sll2..
so. OresASss SS5. Organs l2' stop,
S72.SO. Church Organs, 10 stops, cost
$500, osi5 SE15. Elegant $S:s71 Mir
ror Top Organs only SI0J. Trenen.
IIOns sacrifice 10 close out pres.
eut stock. New Steam Factory saOn To
be erected. Newspapers with much intOr-
nation about cost Of Pianos anu Or
gnns. SENT FREE. Please address
DANIEL #. BEATTY, Washing.
ton, New jersey.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1878-07-03

Not elected, but created-will for
ever be the style of Hayes's title to
The Presidency in history.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1878-07-03

1t is time the Executive Commit
tee were mapping out plan of OPP
Grafton for the canvass,
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Col. c. B. Waggener is SO well and
favorably known in this county that
we hardly deem it Unnecessary to speak
of him. 1t seems as though nearly
everybody are going to vote for him.
The past is sufficient to warrant a
course of honesty and fairness, in the
Col. in driving the Circuit Court quill
in the future.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1878-07-03

Col. J. P. R. B. Smith is also wide.
ly known in this County, as an in
dividual and in an official capacity.
If the past is an index to the future,
Col, Smith, if elected, will discharge
the duties of County Clerk in honor,
and to the satisfaction of the people.
As a friend he is steadfast and true;
as a man, honorable and upright in
dealings with other men; asan officer,
no has always Gas the people will tes-
tify to the tune of about 500 MAORI
ty) been attentive to business, and
careful in the protection Of the peo.
ple's interests, His election will be
the reward Of merit,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1878-07-03

Judge C. W. Smith, we regret to
announce, died suddenly at his home
in Huntington, last Saturday. He
was well known to many Of our citi-
zens, who will feel grieved at this
sad news,
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Rows Logic.

The boy at Sunday.school, when
asked who made the beautiful sur
rounding hills, replied that no did
not know, as his parents had only
moved into town the day before.
Equally sensible are those whopersist
in using tho unwholesome, disgust
ingly.large, and drastic pills, while
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Purgatiye Pei
lets, which are sugarcoaled, and III
tie larger than mustard seeds, will,
by their gentle, yet positive action
UPON the Ltomach and liver, speedi'
lily correct all indigestion and tor
pidity of theliyer, thus permanently
curing constipation.
READ WHAT PHYSICIANS SAY.
San Leandro, CAL, Jan. 6th, 1877,
DIR. PIERCE:
Pleasant Purgatiye Pellets in my
practice for the last four years. l
now use no other Alternative or cathar'
tic medicines, in all chronic derange.
ments Of the stomach, liver and
bowels. l know Of nothing that
equals them,
.Albia, Iotca, July 10h, 1915.
Dr. PIERCE:
Dear Sir-Your Pleasant Purgative
Pellets are all you claim them to be,
| also regard your Golden Medical
Discovery, Favorite Prescription, and
Sage's Catarrh Remedy, as very SUI
perior medicines.
W. B. COUSINS, NJ. D.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1878-07-03

The fall of Stanley Matthews is as
complete and final as that of Smiler
Colfax.
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Four ten.year-old boys were before
tho Police Court in New York the
other day for attempting to wreck
train by putting large stones
upon the track. Ifthey had succeed.
cd the loss of life and property would
have been terrible. They were bound
over TO court each in the sum Of 5000,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1878-07-03

Bob Mitchell did "expect to be the
Workingmen's candidate"
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LIVERY business man needs cards and
u circulars. Send TO the Register Office.
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Democrats, don't throw away your
votes on independent candidates.
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DLANK DEEDS, neatly printed, G g,s"t,
ID paper, and all kinds Of justice, p,s"
can be had ut this Office, and at V|lN"'''
Bookstore.