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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-05-03
ERDSTOWN JEFFERSON COUNTY WEST VIRGINIA. SATURDAY, MAY 1879

curgus p. Jones is no one knows, hut
the circular signed by him has worked
great mischief. 1t tells the negroes
that the Democrats will seek to re en-
slave them If they remain in the Sonth,
and continues: "The Colonization So
ciety has been organized by the govern
ment to provide land for each head of
family, which will be given in bodies OF
100 acres gratuitously. This land is
located in the best portion of kansas,in
close proximity to Topeka, and is very
productive. Here there is no distlnc-
ton of society; all are on an equality.
Leave the land of oppression and come
10 free Kansas" SHOW this circular
to none but colored men, aud keep lis
contents a secret" says the circular IN
conclusion.
Such are the means which are being
employed TO drag the negroes from
their homes, and the more the subject
is Investigated the more apparent 1t 6e.
comes that the emigration was started
for the purpose of enriching unprlncl-
pied schemers by working upon the ig-
norance of the blacks The steamboat
agents still declare that they are entire
| ly blamcless in the matter. and to show
their good faith have te!egraphed TO
Wyandotte Offering to take back free
any negroes who wish to return. 9ut
! the coIored men seem determined to
stick it out. They thoroughly believe
the circulars sent them, and declare that
they had rather die in Kansas than 60
back to be massacred No one can look
upon these Ignorant people on the levee
without pity. Many of them are desli'
tute TO the last extremity. One OF the
curiosities Of the exodus is the number
Of dogs which follow their masters
Every boat that lands new band o
emigrants lands small army Of dogs
They are as hungry looking as theil
masters. Where this hegira will enc
no one can tell 1t seems almost Ger
tain that many of the emigrants must
die from starvation, il not from disease
Already sickness has carried off many
of them.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-05-03
THE TWO LIGHTS.

'When I'm 4 man." the stripping cries,
And strives the coming years to scan
"Ah, then shall be strong and wise,
When I'm a man.
''When was young" the old man sighs,
"Bravely the lark and linnet sung
Their carol under sunny skies,
When l was youngw
''When I'm 4 man, shall be free
To guard the right, the truth uphold" "
''when was young I bent no knee
To power or gold"
s"rhen shall satisfy my soul
With yonder prize, when I'm man."
"roo late 1 found how vain the goal
To which ran"
'When I'm a man these idle toys
Aside forever shall be flung"
There was no poison in my joys
When l was young"
The boys bright dream is all before,
The man 5 romance lies far behind.
Had we the present and no more,
Fate were unkind.
But, brother, toiling in the night,
Still count yourself not all unblest,
lin the east there CLEANS light,
Or in the west.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-05-03

KEROsENE FoR ISsEcrs A Michigan
lady writes to Mr.. Wick, the florist, tbat
10 kill Insects she uses one teaspOoniul
of Kerosene 10 galloH Of water, and
sprinkles it oa :be plants with hand
broom. 1t destroys green flies, curraut
worms and other prsts, and was used
without injury OH facbias, geraniums,
caIlas aud other plants. Kerosene on
coru-cobs hung on plum trees are said
TO lie bad for curculiOs.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-05-03

Dir. James Russell, the conductor
who was running the train that was so
terribly wrecked by the Narrow Pas
sage disaster, some two years ago, aad
escaped with receiving slight injury,
and who has been in the employ Of the
B. & o. Il. K ever since, is now 50
low with dropsy, at Sandy Hook, that
be had To give up hs train.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-05-03

On Monday, l4th instant, about IL
o'clock A Vi, about ole mile from Ben
tonville, Warren, county, Va, James
Forster, about sixty years Of age, was
shot through the head with load of
buckshot as he was riding along the
road.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-05-03

The Popular ScieDee Monthly" for
May, published by d. Appleton & Co.,
OF New York, has come 10 Us fulI vi
valuable aud scientific facts. Every
number Of This interesting journal, in
creases in value, knowledge and educa-
tional a,tractiyeness.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-05-03
GOUDS VERY LOW !!

II He undersigned has finished arrange
ing and marking at low figures bis cn-
tire stock OF Goods, which he has rcmoy~
ed to his new place Of business, on H:G'-
ris' Corner. Give me call and be COLI
yinced that cannot be undersold.
March q. +. HODGES.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-05-03
New q OOeEsy
CALL HERE FOR BARGAINS!

THE undersigned having purchased Of
l. W. I. Lcmeu his stock Of Goods, at 4
Great Reduction, will offer ut the Old
Stand, to the trade, the same advantages
in low prices. Persons will find it to
their advantage TO look through their
stock, as many goods will be sold belo"
their present cost.
They are now receiving full and COM
plete stock of DRY GOODS, NOTIONS.
CARPETS, OIL CLOTHS, QUEENS
WARE, HARDWARE, HATS, CAPS,
SHOES, &C., all oc which will be sold
low.
Their line of Cloths and Cas5imeres is
much the largest in town, from low pri-
ced Tweed to the finest Worsted.
The GROCERY department. will re-
ceive special attention, and will always
re supplied with the best the market af-
ford$, at thc lowest rates.
Having just started III business, we
would ask share OF tAc public patron
agp, and hope. with cheap goods and
close attention to business, 10 retain the
trade the old house has heretofore enjoy
Cd. Respectfully.
BhhER & BlI.l.AYER.
Slcphcr,lstoW May - tt
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-05-03

7 ITE undersigned always keeps on hand
and for sale, every description OF
COOKING STOVES,
fer either wood or coal, together with
general assortment Of Heating Stoves,
Parlor Stoves, Ranges, Furnaces, Crates,
HOUSE FURNISHING HARDWARE.
Brass. Copper and Enameled Preserving
Ware, Coffee Mills, Spoons, Egg Beaters,
Flour SicveS. the Eavorite Combined Flu
ter and Sad Irons: Coal Holds and Shoycls,
Sausage Stuiler,. &c, &c.
ALSO KEEP ON HAND
Metallic Clothes Lines, Stove Polish,
Sealing Wax, Hoof Iron, Nails, Riyets,
Bar Lead, Sheet Zinc, &C., &c. Repairs
also furnished for all patterns Of Stoves.
Particular attention will be- given TO
TN ROOFING AND SPOUTlNG,
which will be done in the best and most
durable manner, in town or country, at
the shortest notice. REPAIRING will
also be done at short notice and in the
best manper. CUCUMBER PUMPS, the
best in use, will be put in, at low rates.
lie will also give attention 10 putting up
LIGHTNING RODS,
and repairing the same, when called upon.
From my long experience III the busi-
ness as a Practical Timer, and determin-
ed 10 work none bit the best material,
and close attention to business, and =
strict desire to please, l hope TO receive a
liberal share of patronage.
Ny prices will be lower than any other
establishment in the county. Give me
call and you will certainly be pleased.
n. B.-Copper, Brass and Lead will be
taken in exchange fer work and all kinds
of Ware.
II. C. MARTEN.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-05-03
\ p w s L D II e |!

THE undersigned, thankful for the lib
/ eral patronage heretofore received, re-
spectfuily announces TO MS olu customers
and the nublic generally, that he is now
opening large and well selected STOCK OF
uARDW ARE,
QUEENSWARE,
GROCERIES,
&C., bought at bottom prices for cash,
and will be sold as low as any house this
side the Eastern market. Call and exam
ire 10 be convinced. Country produce
taken in exchange for goods.
G.. I. LlCKL!DER.-
March 90. 1879. II
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-05-03
UNDERTAKE ER'S
NOTICE.

THE undersigned informs the public
/ that X. :. u. Hoffman is no longer his
agent in the above business. will con-
tinue the business, Keeping on hand y
full assortment Of CASKE'!'S and COZ
FINS, ready for use, upon reasonable
terms. Thankful for the patronage of
the past, respectfully ask a continuance
ofthe sane. Nr. Jacob Fcrrcll is my au-
thorized Agent, and will attend 20 the
business during my absence.
METALLIC CASKEHS furnished.
II. i. CAMEHON.
January 18th. 1877. II
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-05-03
THE JEFFERSON COUNTY
MUTUAL
FIRE INSURANCE Co.,

OFFERS to the people of Jefferson and
" surrounding Counties, Insurance in
safe Company at the actual cost of insu-
rance which is much cheaper than the
rates usually charged, and keeps the mon
ey at home.
Good risks from responsible parties are
invited.
Executive Committee meets every Tues
day.
DRECToHs-N.S S. White, Henry b. Da-
venport, Edward Tearney, John w. Ri
der, W. II. L. Lewis, Daniel Hettiebower,
VIM. J.. Wilson, Eugene Baker, John w.
Grantham, James Logic, Chas. L. Wilson,
John IL. little, Jacob S. Melvin, VIM. D..
Smith, u. G.. w. Herr.
N. 5. White, President.
II. B. Davenport, Treasurer.
EXECUTIVE CoMMITTEE-N. S. White,
VIM. II. 7. Lewis, John W. Rider, Eu-
gene Baker and Wm. l.. Wilson.
LoeAL. AGENTs.-MiG VIM. Gil
bert; Kearneysvillc, j. Z. Bitner; Har-
/ per's Ferry, Chas. L. Trail; Shepherds
/ town, II. c. Entlcr.
! The Secretary and General Agent will
/ be found at the office of the Company on
/ South Charles Street, in Charlestown, on
every Tuesday and Friday.
II. A. ALEXANDER,
Sec'y and Gen. Agent.
Nov. 16, 1873. ly
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-05-03
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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-05-03
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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-05-03
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Daily globe., 1879-04-03
SENATE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS.

FAITHFUL OFFICIALS TO BE RETAINED.
WASHINGTON, April 2.-The Democratic Sena-
tors in caucus ratified the report of the COM
mittee recently appointed to designate en-
ployes of the Senate for retention. 1t was
unanimously agreed that the Senate should
permanently retain Capt. Isaac Besset, assist
ant doorkeeper, and the venerable William
John, the well-known keeper of the main door
of the Senate chamber, both of whom have
been in the service of the Senate forty years or
more and also Amzi Smith, superintendent of
the document room, together with two of the
acting assistant doorkeepers, who are crippled
Union soldiers. 1t was also agreed that changes
IN the force of clerical employees shall he made
gradually during the present month, in SUI
manner as to avoid Inconvenience as much as
possible. 1t was suggested in the caucus that
seve al of the most experienced clerks should
be included in the isto employees expressly
designated for retention, but after some dis
cusslon the majority decided that the secretary
of the Senate should exercise his own judg-
ment and discretion concerning the personnel
of his Office, and similar decision was made
by the caucus in regard to the proposition to
add to the list the names of certain especially
useful and faithful members of the force of
the sergeant-at-arms. No action was taken on
the question of permitting general legislation
during the present session, but the prevalent
sentiment appeared to be strongly in favor OF
restricting legislative business to the passage
Of the appropriation bills.
Daily globe., 1879-04-03
PORK PACKING.

Annual Report of the Business In the West
The Exhibit Regarded as Encourag-
Ing.
CINCINNATI, April 2.-The Price Current will
tomorrow publish the thirteenth annual report
of pork packing in the West The report shows
the number of hogs packed to be 7,4s0,64s an
increase of 975202 over last year, and $50, SIT
increase at the same weight last year. The de-
crease in the yield of lard is 79-1O0 pounds per
hog. Pork of all kinds made 523,568 bar
rels, a decrease of l99, 800. Tierces of lard
made, 893, l8S, an increase of 13l, 1896. The re-
port of the stock Of meats and pork
show an aggregate of three hundred and
five million pounds the first week in March
in the West at the seaboard and in transit,
compared with PSI .000. 600 last year. Similar
stocks of lard were 425 900 tiercea against 19O,-
600 last year. This indicates 100 0OO, 900 pounds
increase in stock of product or the yield of
525, 600 hogs against the increase of 975, 600 in
the packing, showing reduction at the close
of the winter season amounting to 45O, ,0G0 Of
the increased number of hogs packed, in addi-
tion to the large surplus carried into the win
ter season from last year. This is regarded as
an encouraging exhibit for the trade in view of
the understood to be lighter stocks in consum-
ing districts and abroad.
Daily globe., 1879-04-03

protection. He did not know what the Presi-
dent would do in regard to the bill. NOBODY
knew, for if there WAS anything the PRESIDENT
was celebrated fer it was for keeping his own
counsels. No man could find out what he was
going to do, but this he did know, it the bill
were vetoed the country would find out in
short time that if contraction had taken place
before it would be multiplied by reason of the
stoppage of supplies, because money would
continue to pour into the treasury and none
could be paid out.
Mr.. Herbert said he was not surprised that
the gentleman on the other side attempted to
make this sectional issue. They ran away
from the point Haunting the hag hoping that
the Democratic party would follow like mad
bulls, but they would not do it, but held to the
lain question-shall United States troops be
used at the polls? He eremindcd his Republican
friends that much they might regret it, the
war was over and secession was dead.
PHISTER.
Mr.. Phister spoke in favor of the proposed
repeal. The Democrats were willing to meet
their opponents on that issue. The contest on
one side would be for fair aud free elections,
on the other for elections contr olled by the
bayonst.
Mr. Buckner spoke in the same vein, and de-
MED that it was revolutionary for the Demo
Gratis to repeal laws by the same method in
which they had been enacted. The charge
made by the gentleman FROM Ohio GARFIELD,
that the Democracy was about to re-enact the
scenes of 1861, he characterized political
clap trap. He deprecated the attempt which
the gentleman from Ohio had made, to coerce
the President into veto.
WHITE, OF PENNSYLVANIA.
Mr.. White, Pa. denied that his side of the
House was in favor of force at the polls. 1t
only desired that a citizen should be protected
in his right to cast his ballot. He quoted
Abraham Lincoln as stating the necessity oc.
casionally of United States troops being pres
ent at the polls. The gentleman who had
spoken yesterday had seen tit to charge the Re-
publican party with usurpation and despotism.
He denied the parliamentary propriety of the
gentleman iudulging in such recrimination.
he pointed with pride to the glorious achieve
ments OF the Republican party in the past. and
concluded by saying that he felt himself bound
to resist in every constitutional way the pro-
posed legislation.
The committee rose and the House adjourned
Daily globe., 1879-04-03
COLORED REFUGEES.
An Appeal for Aid for the Dipped Freed
men Arriving in st. Louis from the South.

An Appeal for Aid for the Duped Freed
men Arriving in st. Louis from the South.
ST. LOUIS, April IA number of prominent
colored gentlemen who have been most active
in relieving, while here, and assisting to their
destination the colored emigran,s from tho
South. issued, this afternoon, the following an .
peal for aid: ITO all generous and charitable
people throughout the country-For three
weeks there has been almost daily landed .t
our wharfs scores, sometimes hundreds of co1
ored refugees from the South, fleeing from n
second slavery. Their accounts of oppression
and inhuman treatment by the white ieapner.
and planters are terrible. Their struggle to
make their way to the free West shouId
receive the attention of liberty LOVING
men and women everywhere and we anneal to
all such for means to assist them in finding nan
homes. The colored people of this CITY bava
not encouraged them to come. The tran,no,
tation companies have offered them no indnce.
ments to emigrate, but according to their ovrn
testimony they have started for Kansas, because
they heard they would be free there and ha-
cause it was impossible for them to live lonos,
at their old homes. These refugees, at The
best, have but slender means. large pronor-
tion of them are destitute when thew reach
here. having spent all their money for passage
to this point, and are thus dependent upon
others to reach their destination. The colnred
people of this city are doing all in their power
to help them. So far they have fed
and sheltered them while here, and forwarded
several hundred to Kansas. but still they come.
and we are now compelled to appeal to tho
nerous and benevolent people everywhere to
aid us in our work. We ueed both money and
clothing. In the name Of both God and hu.
manity we ask help for the refugeer. Any COM
tributions sent to the following persons will be
most thankfully received and acknowledged: !:
Rev. Moses Dickson. No. 1,21l Morgan street;
Rev: John Turner, l.512 Morgan street; Rev. s.
z Anderson, Eighth street Baptist church;
Rev. Wm. R. Lawson, LOS Christy avenue; J.
Milton Turner, ex-United States minister to
Iberia, 2,5l3 North Tenth street.
Daily globe., 1879-04-03
Miscellaneous.

SEVILLE, April IA very valuable painting
of Christ has been stolen from Campo de Grip
tara church, Audalusia.
VIENNA, April 2.-The Presse positively denies
the statement that a meeting of the three en-
perors has been arranged to take place ON En-
peror Williams golden wedding. 1t is even un-
certain whether the czar will go to Berlin.
Pecci, will be created cardinal at Easter con.
sistory.
LONDON, April 2.-The Ielegraph's st. Peters
burg correspondent asserts he has been in
formed upon trustworthy authority that Rus
sia is subsidizing Yakoob Khan, and is prepar-
ing for diversion in his favor.
LONDON, April IA Vienna dispatch states
the renderpest has spread to hundred villages
in ,hemia. The infected parts have been sur
rounded by military forces. The government
has resolved to discontinue precautions against
the plague in Russia.
Daily globe., 1879-04-03
GENERAL CAPITAL NEWS.
STEWART AND KIDDER.

WASHINGTON, April 2.-The Senate confirmed
Andrew D. White, New York, envoy extraor-
dinary and minister plenipotentiary to Ger
many; Cornelius A. Logan, Illinois, minister
resident to the Central American States; Jacob
H. Stewart, st. Paul, surveyor general for the
district of Minnesota; A. r. Norton, United
States marshal for the Northern district OF
Texas, and Jefferson p Kldder. associate JUS
tice of the supreme court of Dakota.
NOMINATED.
The President nominated David T. Corbin,
South Carolina, chief justice of the supreme
court of Utah; Thomas 8. Wadsworth, Illinois,
receiver of public moneys at La Mesilla, New
Mexico, and Marshall r. Cuttings. postmaster.
Carrolton, Mo.
REJECTED,
The Senate rejected the nomination of A. b.
Daily globe., 1879-04-03
FITZ JOHN PORTER.
vINDICATIoN Blythe REHEARINa COURT.

flND1CAIlON Blythe REHEAR1NG COURT.
WASHINGTON, April 2.-The report of the
board of officers in the case of Fitz John Por-
ter says: New evidence in addition to old, has
placed beyond question many important
facts before the subject of dispute, in respect
to which radically erroneous opinions were en-
tertained by Gen. Porter's accusers. and doubt
less by the court martial that pronounced him
guilty. The result has been to establish be-
yond reasonable doubt all the facts essential to
the formation of a correct judgment upon the
| merits of the case concerning the charge of
| which Gen. Porter was found guilty-the not
having moved his command on the night of
August 9th, 1862. in obedience to orders from
General Pope. The board report it was
MANIFEST PHYSICAL 1MPoss1BILIrY
to march over that road that night; that
nothing would have been gained by an at
tempt, and that it would have been wiser if
Gen. Porter had delayed the attempt still
longer than he did. that he exercised every Or
dinarv discretion of corp commander, and
that it was his plain duty to 30 exercise it.
With reference to the famous 4:3O order the
board find it was not received by Porter before
$3.50 P. NJ, the goth of August; that the officer
who wrote the dispatch only began to write it
at 4:3O; that the messengers who took it could
not have travelled over the route which they as
sert they had to take, if their own testimony
be true; that one of the witnesses concerning
this order had given manifest inconsistent
statements, and the other witness had con-
fessed to the board he had
DELIBERATELY MADE A FALSE STATEMENT
in regard to the route taken while carrying the
dispatch; and as to still another witness ON this
point, his testimony as to the early delivery of
the dispatch was completely broken down
that weight whatever was attached to it.
On the other hand the testimony as to the time
of delivery of the 430 order by such officers as
Gen. Sykes, Coils. Locke and Monteith and sew
eral other witnesses, all go to prove the order
WAS not delivered until about sundown; and
this testimony has been singularly confirmed
by the production for the first time Of the dis
patch from Porter to Mcdowell dated at P. NJ.
| of the day in question, the terms of which
show that Porter could not have been in possess
sion of the 4:30 order. AS soon this 4:30
order received Porter ordered an attack, but
darkness came on, and, using the words of the
report, s'The order was based upon
CONDITIONS A1ANIFEsILY ERRONEOUS,
and directed what was impossible to be done;"
and that Porter wisely ordered further prepara-
tions to cease. The report concluding this part
of the investigation says: ''Whea darkness
had come on the rear of McDowell's column of
| fleeing troops, passing by the rear of Porter's
| column, still several miles from their destined
place on the field, the Union army was not even
yet ready for BATTLE" Porter's duty on the 29th
of August was too plain and simple to admit
of di cussion, and the board are unable to find
| anything in it subject to criticism, much less
| deserving of censure or condemnation.
Daily globe., 1879-04-03
TALKING TOURNEY
ANOTHER DIY OF THE GREAT CON
TEST IN CONGRESS-.

Williams, Townsend and Others Air Their
knowledge and Partisanship-The Cen
eral Debate to be Closed Friday After
noon-Hoar's Buncombe Resolutions
Tabled In the Senate-Abstract of the Re-
Stigma Placed Upon Him by Petty Malice
and False Swearing Removed-Dr. Stew
art Confirmed Surveyor General-Bessett,
VIM. John, Smith and Two Crippled
Union Soldiers to be Retained as Senate
Ohcials-Clerical Changes to be Made
Gradually-General Capital News.