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FROM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, D. O., April 80,
Easter Sunday and the Monday
following were charming days and
thoroughly enjoyed by young and
Old The Catholic and Episcopal
churches far outnu mber all the 9th
ers in this city, and of course q
TPecIalty Is made in them by the
Easter service. ,The churches were
deliberately decorated, many florists
DaYing lent their best energies for
the whole year toward the produc.
ton OF Easter lilies. No pains or
cost IS spared for the procuring OF
these particular flowers at Easter
time for no others will take their
place. A church of either of the
two denominations mentioned wculd
feel disgraced to let Easter Sunday
90 by without lilies nor is this
confined 10 those churches alone I
uouot II a single church of any pre-
ten'Ions at all, could be found here
Gu sunday week BIT held, at least
I'5 pulpit Vase Of lilies. Even in
the staid Congregational Che op,y
one Of lis kind in the DistrlcO was
seen a tall slender vase filed with
calais and their splendid leaves, tb,
vase and stand that held it being
,"ined about with light-veined
English ivy.
But Monday Was the children q
day, given over to gg-rolling. Each
urcbin counted bic score Of BRIGHT
60 ored eggs and the White House
grounds thrown open for the coca.
sion, were thronged from morning
tl!I night with the rollers. Small
boys declare that The capitol grounds
afford the best place for this annual
sport and vow future vengeance
upon the Legislature wbo made The
law prohibiting its use some two
years ago.
Base ball and boating amusement,
have begun DO our midst The pro.
| gramme presented by both these il
Of the best and they will doubles.
afford much pleasure to tLoss inter
ested in the game and to loysrs o.
equatio sports
a vegy apt sermon wss preached
/ preached last Sabbath in one Of oni
city cburches on the subject How
shall We bury our dead Pc say il
was apt for custom and fashion ar,
demanding 50 much 10 this direction
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CHAPTER V

/. It came to pass as l shall now
relate, even to the last thing by me
given.
2. On The fourteenth day Of the
third month A. D. 1878, (this being
the seventh day before that observed
by the Jews as the anniversary Of
their Kings rising from the tomb }
that, when the good people Of the
capital city Of the Prestonitish land
we're assembling Tor their usual
worship knight OF this city, having
procured by mighty stratagem a no.
bic horse Of color denotiDg com
pletioD started for that country ~
ing around the river which is a
branch Of neither the Euphratss nor
the Jordan.
3. Having arrived at the temple
where these people assemble for
worship be behsld daughter Of
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HE case OF James w. Sweeney
versus Lewis Baker and others.
Proprietors OF the Wheeling Register,
(hbel sulD was decided by the Su-
preme Court Of Appeals, at Wheel
ing, last Saturday. Eight thousand
dollars is the amount which the
plaintiff is to recover from the de-
iendants. From what SIC have been
able TO learn OF the case we do not
thiak he is justly entitled TO a sing
lie cent, however, we may not see it
IN the right light. If Sweeney was
entitled TO anything we think $4,000
IS exorbitsnt, beyond reason, and
appears like an outrage upon justice.
We are glad to know that the pay
ment OF $4,000 will not injure the
financial STANDING of the Register.
IHE ioui mouIued skunk who ed.
It's the Clarksburg Telegram says we
are mad because he cut us from his
exchange list. Now tho action up
on his pant doesn't hurt us in the
least. We shall have the satisfao
ton of knowing hereafters tna: no
more OF our locals will be stolen by
this yenereal puppy and published
In The Telegram without credit, as
was the case in his last issue.
de calls US a olackguard, accuses
US OF holding the dark lantern for
small official black legs, and advises
us to hide our self and not let the
sun OF righteous God shine upon
u.s. This all sounds well enough to
come from such debau ched speei
men of idiotic humanity as the edi-
tor OF the Telegram, with the excep.
ton OF mentioning the name of his
Creator. He makes other assertions
which We shall not quote hare
which 60 to show that he is a stran-
ger to anything that is gentlemsnly
or courteous, and that he possesses
no ssLse OF decency or honor what
ever. AT present we shall devote
10 more space to this depraved and
ignorant knaVe. We always dislike
to give space and time to clearing
away the filthy accusations of the
depraved, contaminated, and syph-
little progeny Of barlots.
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OUR REEDSVILLE LETTER.

REEDsvILLE, w. VA, April %.
Editor AyguS:
AS you have no correspondent
at this place, | shall sndeayor to
give you few items.
II. H. Reed lie doing a good bust
ness with his saw and grist mill.
r. l. Browns school closed here
last Friday. Bob stayed with us
until Tuesday, when he packed bis
pie bag" and started across the
mountain on foot for his home in
Morgsntown.
Shirlh Ford gave us call this
week. We suppose his idea was to
relieve some Of our citizens Of their
ready cash, aud give in exchange
Their lax receipts.
o. q. I.DD. OF Gladesyille, gave us
a call this week. We think there
are come attractions for him IN this
direction
Every hing looks prosperous
around our village. G. W. Menesr
.s uproy ma MS lot and the boys
nave made neW side walk with
Docs lumber. Preparing for mud
we suppose.
Yours &c,
G. X. Y.
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OF late and are becoming 30 6, itra-
ry regarding it is high time both
pulpit and press cried out against it
lar the ssks OF the living, The
dead. Tor whom all the show and
parade now customary at burials is
made, are In no way helped or bene.
hted there by, and beyond doubt
the beings who are left oftentimss
suffer much because OF expenses in
Cured for stylish burial OF friends.
recall an instance-a little child
OF poor parents. An expensive cas-
ket and robe aud flowers were pro-
cured, long line of hired hacks
was in attendance and the bereaved
father and mother had scarcely de.
cent clothing to wear TO the funeral.
The debt incurred for that ceremony
50 harsssed wore upon the father
that he was actually hurried him
sell to his grave as a result.
The mock funeral of Victor Eman-
uei, az 1T was celebrated here, was
wicked thing. viewing it from our
S' "hN lOihhs luOurduue OF uOIldfg
were expended-even a rich and
costly casket and pail were secured.
and floral decorations enough laid
for TO have fed hundreds oil hungry
mouths for weeks. ! cannot think
but the Lord above would be better
pleased at seeing money spent for
the feeding and clothing of his huu-
CRY and naked living poor than in
throwing it away to make show
for those who need nothing farther
here.
TO most minds the idea Of buripa
the remains OF loved one is revol-
ting IN the extreme; and yet 1t can
not be denied that, cremation or
burial, the process OF consumption is
presley the same, the one simply
being speedy and simple--the other,
gradual and disgusting in detail.
MERRILL.
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SALE OF SCHOOL LANDS

Pursuant to an order of the Circuit
Court OF Preston county, entered of
record at tho April term thereof 1878, i'm
the matter of the sales OF certain waste
and unappropriatJd lands in said county,
for tho benefit of the "Schooi Fund"
under chapter 23f, Acts of the Legisls-
iure 1872 B. thc undersigned Commits
sioncr Of school Lands for the county of
Preston. will ON the
25th DAP IF M0y, 1878,
Being tho second Monday Of tho May
term OF the COun V Court, at tho front
door Il tie Court House I'm kinRwJOd
proceed 10 sell e. the highest bidder
THREE SEVERAL TRACTS Of LAND
lying on the east side Of Cheat River. iu
said county, tO-wit:
No. j. a tract containing 100 acres
lying OH Cheat River, i'm Grant district,
adjoining lands of John Christopher and
William Mckee. This tract IS in forest
and is clothed with fine timber and
bounded for it, entire length on tho
south by Cheat River.
No. 2. Is tract of 26i acres ON Muddy
creek, "adiOuiug ~ aud boJwoon John
Forquer's heirs and AsDury 5truDio and
Henry Hartman" This is also forest
land.
No. 3. j. tract of 7 acres, also on
Muddy Creek, adjoining Henry Hart
man, j Ohm w. Rgg and George Bowers.
Tho above three tracts have been sur
veycd and reported as waste and unap.
prOpriated lands no ono claiming them,
or either or any part thereof Piats and
descriptions thereof may be seem 40 tho
office Of the Clerk Of the Circuit Court OF
said county.
TERMS One fourth OF the purchase
money will be required la cash, and Tor
the residue the purchaser will DO re-
CURED to give bonds with good security,
bearing interest, payable twelve months
from the day of sale. The title aud "a lion
will DO retained until tho purchase mon
ey aforesaid is fully paid.
ROBERT W. MONROE,
Con'r Of school Lands Of Preston County.
4 30, 1913.
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Additional Local.
MON DISTRICT NOTES, &C.
UNION DIsrHIcr, April 20.

UNION DISTRICT, April 20.
Editor AygUS:
Owing to the fact that wocals"
have played out ia this portion Of
our moral heritage Of late, our
letter this week viii be uDayoidably
short in that particular.
TIE WEATHER
for four or FIVE days past be- been
quite miost. The indications for
= drought are not promising in this
latitude, unless the daily fall Of,
rain 10 TO be taken as an omen.
The warm showers interpreted
with gunshiue cause vegetation to
make giant strides Tue meadows
and forests are robed in living green.
And the myriads Of feathered song.
stsis MARBLE their songs Of giadness.
THE SEASON
is perhaps three weeks earlier than
usual. Wheat never looked more
promising, but our farmers general
ly fear the usual May frosts, or per
haps q cold snap which would great
~ damage the crops. Wheat in
many fields j. fully knee high and
Jointei Oats ID looking well on
some iarms, on others none has yet
been sown. The outlook Tor q plen.
tliul harvest, an abundance Of fruit
Of all kinds was never better.
30. !.
Sammy and Lewis both No. /
carpenters, No ] bachelors, No. !
Democrats, and OF course No. ] cit
lzens, who deserve and will get by a
little perseverance, No, wives are at
work ca Rev. D, W. Reclors house
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one whose name is nearly the re-
verse OF half score of posts.
4. When he beheld her be was
much delighted and pressed through
the crowd till he was come nigh un-
10 her.
B. After some pleasant conysrsa.
ton, by which he was almost en-
trsnced be concluded to lodge with
the maiden for the evening. But
now this Knight was in trying
situation, to know what to do with
hIs complete horse.
=. At an unexpected moment an
idea flashed across his mind and he
he'd TO the father OF this maiden who
was near by and besought him in
thIs manner.
Z. Most righteous, ever blessed
and adorable mssterl bring thyseli
hear unto this perfect animal OF
mine and seat thy ma ssty upon it's
crescent back that it may convey
thy self to thine own house. Thith-
er will | come with thy daughter
that | may abide with thee aud
perchance be admitted into thy
boundless circle of kinsfolk and
even share Of thine goods"
8. Now 1T came to pass that the
posssssor Of this accomplished ami
NAL prescribed the time oil IT'S Jour
ney and appointe ed the time OF its
coming again to him at the middle
OF [ his same day.
.. When this time was come, and
even more, tins owner was told that
the knight vas gone even far be-
yond the limit prescribed by him.
Having heard this, and being man
Of sympathetic but resolute aud
just nature, he mounted upon an
other OF his steeds and sped 10 the
abode OF this Knight.
10. Now when evening was come
ana the final but bounteous repsst
wac near being consumed this Just
man appeared before the house
wherein this Knight YVES abiding.
II. On seeing him at the gateway
he came forth 10 meet hi IA lest his
beloved damsel might be frightened
but just man. and this knight was
addressed by the just man in this
way.
IL. Though l have higher re-
gard Ion thy father who il a man
OF great justice and who hast
brought many gunty men TO their
just punishment, ! can call thee
neither Mower nor Doctor; there
TOR | command thee to equip my fin
lshed animal and bring it forth that
| may take it away.
l3. Having brought the ANIMAL
forth this Knight besought the own
er In this manner. Il pray the III a
man OF sympathy to have compassion
on me and permit even my worth
less and disobedieut humanity to ac-
company thee TO my native city"
Many oLher thlngs did be say and
much wailng and lamenting wts
done, so that he did even pledge
the Jewelry which adorned him and
the linen which encircled his head
and neck that he might find favor
before this just man; but he, heed
ing not the entreaties of the Kuight
turned away and was soon gone
from him.
IA. Now thus man with whom the
Knight tarried Was much moved
by the waiiugs oil the Knight, so
that he called his first born son and
babe him bring forth the best hol Sc
OF their possession and place him
self thereon aud place the knight
thereon also, but behind HIM self,
aud take him to his fathers abode,
that his father might again feed him.
10. Aud 1t was done IA he com
mohded and they both taIrled with
the Knights father, so that i'll TT
morning the son of this kind man
returned to his home.
CYRUS.
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TIRE Treasury Department has a
number OF letters inquiring at what
rate the Mexican silver dollars are
receivable, and says az they are not
legal tender in the United States,
persons who accept them at their
nominal value do 81 at their own
risk.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1878-05-04

The Eastern question RENAME un.
changed.
West Virginia is attracting the
attention OF those who are in search
oi new homes where lands can be
had at low figures. On Wednesday
last a gentleman from Cincinnati ar
rived in town who visits this section
OF the State for the purpose Of look.
Tag at the country with view of
purchasing lands for Swiss colony
Buchannon Banner.
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one Of the great disgraces OF
American civilization on the Pacific
coast 10 the coolle trade, which IL az
Infamous and horrible and bss as
much iDbumanity connected with it
rs the old slave trade Of auto bellum
days. It was not supPoeed that
there were many American vessels
engaged in this business ol bringing
coolies across until wrecked vessel
sailing under our Gag, was discover
ed on ga island 10 The Pacific with
fifty more Chinese on board than her
papers called for InvestlpstIon
developed that the trade was being
carried on in this UnderLaud way
by great many vessels Several
more are expected at Honolulu with
still larger numbers. Orders have
been issued to the commanders oil
The vessels IN he South Pacific
tquadrons to convey Ill such ships
20 the nearest United States Fort -
be dealt with according to lsw.--Ex,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1878-05-04

THE Catholic ReUielO is authority
Tor the statement that although the
Cardinal Archbishop OF New York
was not able to reach the conclave
IN time to participate in the Papal
election, yet he had the honor Of ire
ceiving several ballots for the exal-
ted position.
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PRESTON COUNTY COURTS.

The Circuit Court are held on the
seventh day OF April ana the seventh
day OF October.
The County Courts are held on tho
first Monday i'm January, second Mon
day i'm March, third MONDAY ia MAY,
nrst Monday i'm July. first Monday in
September, and third Monday in Novem-
Der.
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THE Supreme Court OF Msssachu-
sets has decided thai note given
Tor church subscription does not
carry with it an obligation to pay,
since it i. given without considers-
tion.-Er.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1878-05-04

JURORS in Preston county have
been known to draw cuts" and
pitch coppers" in order to come to
an agreement, when they were
sworn TO decide according to law
and evidence. 1t this is the manner
IN which important cases are to be
decided 1t would be we'll for the
cuitors to do their own drawing"
and pitching" aud thus save costs.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1878-05-04

WHILE the Chinaman who lands
upon our Pacific coast meets with a
irigid reception; while he is not
very cordially treated during his
adjourn there, and while his depart
ure is most joyiully accelerated, there
ara spots " here he receives as yet a
hearty welcome. Cinnamon are new
10 great demand on the large ss-
tstes OF Peru, and steamer sailed
for China in March with the expec-
tatiop Of returning with a full cargo
Of coolies. The same vessel bore to
their native country Elty-three
Cbinsman, who took with them 5000,
600 in silver v hich they had accmu-
lated in Peru.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1878-05-04

THE news from Europe does not
imply an early settlement Of the ex-
listing differences between Eusl4nd
aud Russia. The Englsb continue
preparations for war and the people
are really more desirous Of active
hostllIties than their rulers. The
Russians Likewise are squipping the
Baltic feet aud placing tbelr armies
IN readiness for active Work. Dir.
Layard, the British Minister at Con-
stantinople, 10 receiving offers rom
all parts Of Turkey irom persons
wishing to serve IN the British
array.
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- Z = = i@uot easily earned in thcs-
" times, but it can be- made in
thr6o months by any one Of either sex.
in any part 0f tnc country who d. willing
to work steadily al Che employment that
we furnish. $50 per week iu your own
town. You need NOT be away rom home
over night. You can give your whole
time to the work, or only your spare
moments. We have agents who arc
making over so per day. All who one
gaKo ~ once can make money fast. AZ
the present time mOney cannot bo made
so easily ana rapidly at any other bust
mes. II costs nothing To trv ti,o b,,si,,ol..
Terms and - Outhtg free Address at
Maine.
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SENATOR DAVIS and Hon. ]. N.
Camden will leave Tor Europe June
lst
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inducements to Subscribers.

10 order to make the circulation the thousand We
make the following unparalleled offer
10 cubs FIVE Subscribere 81
P1 OF We
ANGUS the Wheeling
Preston county Any LIVING
OUTSIDE ne county mus remit fifteen cents
We Va" be the midst political campaign aid
ehouId lind In
county Il the the defend
famous IN American history All persons wishing class
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The Queen OF England and En-
press Of India must be gratifed to
learn that her royal yassal, the be-
gum Of Bhopaul, has offered her
whole available force Tor service
against the Russians. The Begun.
IT travellers tales are true, is as
Amazonian as she is loyal, and may
see tit to lead her dnsky troops in
person against the Russians. ANY
how, her otter is an indication that
IN case OF war the Gear need not
look for sympathy and aid to the
native rulers Of HindostaD.-N, Y
Sun.
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NEU 1DF ERTISEJTENTS
COMMISSIONERS SALE,

WIN 4l lko'p1OAN I1iN - > ~ l. H.
Bogers' Administrators
VS..
Henry Teats.
IN CHANCERY.
BY virtue of decree of the Comfy
Cour of Preston the undersigned will on
the goth day OF May. 1873, be fore the
front door of the Court House I'm King
wood, offer for sale the land decreed to
be sold in the above cause consisting OF
1913 acres known as part of the Nlatlick
farm situated ON the south side Of Littlc
Sandy creek and on the east side of Bet
Yer creek, iu Grant district, i'm tue coun-
~ aioi esaid. IL will he sold for so much
cash in hand rs is sufficient to pay costs &
suit and expo nseS Of sale, and tho resi-
duo On a credit of six and twelve months
the purchaser executing interest bearing
bonds with approved security for the
deferred instalments of purchase money.
JAMES a. BROWN, COiu'r.
Ap3O 75-SG. %.
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The courts have decided that it
aperson orders his paper dscontin-
ued he must pay all srrearages, or
the publisher may continue TO send
1t until payment is made, aud collect
the whole amount whether the pa
per is taken from the posto(ice or
not. Also, action for fraud can be
instituted against any person +,
whether he is responsible in a 6nan-
cial view or not, who refuses to paw
subscriptions due for a publication.
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Tne standard remedies for ALI dis

ANU S'AHtlEu TSmeufeb LOT Gil QlS-
eases of the lungs are Schenck's Pulmonic
syrup, Schenck's Sea Weed Ionic, and
schenck's Mandrake Pills, and If taken
before the lungs are destroyed they effect
a speedy cure. To these medicines DR.. j.
II. Schenck, OF Philadelphia, owes his I'M
Tivalled success in the treatment of pull
monary diseases. The Pulmonic Syrup
riPens the morbid matter in the lungs,
nature throws IL of by an easy eapectora.
ton, anG the patient has relief from the
Frustrating cough. The Mandrake Pills
must be freely used to cleanse and stimu-
late the stomach and liver; they remove
all distractions, relax the gall bladder
and start the bile freely, and the liver is
soon relieved. Schenck s Sea Weed Tonic
is gentle stimulant and Alternative; the
alkals OF which it is composed mixes with
the food and prevents souring. 1t assists
the digestion by toning up the stomach to
n healthy condition, SO that the food and
the Polmonic Syrup will make good
blood; then the lungs heal, and the pa
tient will surely get well If care is taken
10 avoid fresh oold. Full directions &C.
company each preparation. All who wish
10 consult DR.. Schenck personally, can do
so at his principal office, corner OF Sixth
and Arch streets, Philadelphia, every
Monday.
Letters TO the above address, asking adj
vice, answered free of charge.
schenckt Medicines are sod by al
druggists,
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our school.
correspondence OF the Register.

COrrCSpOUdence OF the Register.
In the last WEEKLY REGISTER | no.
ticed "Color 10 the Schools, in which 1t
Is said ,hst in majority of cases the
white teachers have been libersl enough
to ADM, the colored teschers without
objection. To use the Teachers lnsli
TUE IS our entering wedges to wipe out
the color lines is an idea l had not
thought Of, but 1t may be so. As under
stood heretofore smong US of this section,
We were disposed TO look upon the lrsii'
tu.e as an imposition upon the scr oisrs,
rs they (,he children) leso eight days
school ~ it, and the people made 10 pay
short tuition for ALL the teSckcrs. As
| understand the law OF West Virginia,
i, separates the white and colored in the
schools, but now is school carried on in
every county in the State, when in ma
iorl,y of cases the whites voluntarily
mix. will say that this Is an additional
twist to very oppressive system, and 3
few more such will place our school sys.
tenn where it should be laid in It's little
grave side by side with Registration
law. suitcrs' test oath, &c. ;.
Grant Cotsnty, ". Va.