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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-01-25
ADDRESS TO THE LEGISLATURE.

1t is with deep concern that we exe=
cute the duty imposed upon us as a
committee to prepare All address to the
Legislature of our State, invoking just
and equitable Legislation upon its part
in restraining railroad companies from
imposing onerous freight and passenger
charges, and for combining or pooling
their earnings.
We shall, in the discharge of this du-
ty, endeavor to treat this subject practi-
cally and impartally, for We hold that
while il is the imperative duty OF the
State TO protect its citizen, it must also
foster those public improvements which,
under judicious management, shall con-
ducc to the public good, In this cons
necton we do not confine our views to
State limits, yet we hold that in an
equitable consideration of this subject
Justice can be done to both the citizen
and the corporation. Therefore, we
shall treat railroad corporations rs q
combination of individuals who fire.
quently assume to be invested with spe-
cial or higher privileges than the indi-
vidual citizen. This we hold to be a
dangerous fallacy-one in which no cor
porate body should be INDUCED in. The
exercise by them Of discriminating pow
ers is, in Our conclusions, highly per-
yersive of the normal principle OF JUS
tice, for we cannot conceive upon what
mathematical calculation it costs rail-
road company more-all things being
equal-to operate train Of cars per
mile east of the Ohio and Potomac rlv-
ers than it does west of them, or from
points where they strike competition
than from points where there is none /;
yet the fact is patent that our citizens
who are not so favorably situated as to
have the potent power Of competition
for their protection, are subjected to ex-
tor.ion or unfair determinations by rail
road companies, frequently to the total
extinction of their trade or business. 1t
is also an exceptional practice with rail-
roads to freight for the operator in spec
ulative trade for less than they will toll
the party who produces the very article
shipped. Can there be any justifab!e
reason for this action, except III instan-
ces where shipments are in less than
carloads; therefore, we earnestly appeal
to our Legislative body now in session
TO instruct our Senators in the u. S.
Congress to vote for the bill now pend
ing before that body, entitled Gan act
to regulate interstate commerce, and
to prohibit unjust determinations by
common carriers" and also to enact
such other legislation as will tend to our
local protection. There has been no
period since the construction of rail
roads in this country when labor and
material for operating the same could
he obtained cheaper, consequently II is
but justice that their charges should be
proportionately reduced.
JOHN II. STRTDER,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-01-25

CHEWING AND SMOKING TOBACCO
N-B. F. Graycly, Large Twist, Durham.
Seal of y. c.. aud Little Joker.
BAKER & MCMURRAN.
Jan. %, 1879. 3w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-01-25

Mr.. Charles Ullrich, of Hagerstown,
and Mr.. Isaac Hildebrand, near Funks
town, aged 80, both prominent citizens,
died last week
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-01-25

Is Just received, 100 pieces Shifting
Calico, from New York, the best goods
in the county, only D cents yard, at IL.
NJ DEATRICK'S Martins
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-01-25

SPECIE PURSES--A nice, cheap, neat.
- handy, KID PURSE for your specie
suitable for ladies or gents.
BAKER & MCMURRAN.
Jan. o., 1879. 3w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-01-25

- NEW FALL PRINTS. Canton
Flanncls, Table linens, Shifting Stripes,
Bleached and Brown Cottons, just re-
ceivcd and for sale AT bottom prices, by
Rickard Il Welshans.
~ CASSIMERES for Men and Boys
wear 1t greatly reduced prices, in orGer
TO make room for Fall Goods, at Richard
IL WclshauS'.
-" unlaundried SHIRTS! Genuine
WamSutta Muslin, with Linen Bosom and
CulYs. price only $l.00, at Richard & Wei
SLAMS.
Is" a few pairs Of BLANKETS. car
iied over from last Winter, will be SOLD
very cheap by Richard and Welshans.
.5s" Ladies'! we can sell You a GOOD
WHALEBONE CORSET ut only % cents
call and see them. Richard 81 Welshans.
~" Factory Flannels, Limseys. and
Yarns, just received by Richard & We'll
shaIs.
s8 \ new stock Of Fall and Winter
CLOAKS for the ladies, just received by
Di,l.orI & Wnlsbupc
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-01-25

Deg We are glad TO notice that our
Senators from this State, Hon. II. G.
Davis and Hon. Frank Hereford, refus-
ed to vote for that ring jobbery bill,-
for we believe it to be such-the back
pension pay, which was passed by the
U. S. Senate the other day, and which
takes some seveniy-fve or one hundred
millions out the public treasury. The
only two other Senators who voted
against it, were Saulsberry of Delaware
and McCrcary of kentucky.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-01-25

- Mustard, ground Ginger, pure tak-
ing Soda, Corn starch and other baking
articles at X. L. MAGRUpER'S.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-01-25

T AMP CHINNEYS AND SHADES-A
Il new lot just received, and of all sizes.
BAKER * MCMCRRAN-
Inn ~ 1874 3w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-01-25

e One more select lot of 'Gentle-
mems jewelry" and pocket Knives ut K &.
l.. MAGRUpEK'
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-01-25

The reporters of the special commit
tee of the Legislature, appointed to in
quire into the rate of charges adopted
by the b. 81 O. r. r., cover about for
ty.four sheets of fOfo post, but their
substance can be condensed into con-
siderably less space without damage,
The report Of the Committee on the
part OF the Senate is signed by ID. ID.
Johnson and {. T. Butler, and that on
the part Of the House by J. A. Robin
son, John G. Johnson and Robrrt Lowe.
The first goes into a somewhat detailed
description Of the Virginia legislation
affecting the road, and insists that the
laws governing its charges recognize no
difference between Through and sway
passengers and treights. II calls atten-
ton to instances in which the rates fix
ed by law have been exceeded 10y the
company and notes cases where by a
discrimination in favor of particular
points, and system of drawbacks in
favor of particular individuals, the gen
eral business prosperity of communities
along the line of the road has been i'll
iuriously affected The report refers to
proposed reduction in the passenger
and freight tariff of the road, bat fears
the saving to the people by the propos-
ed reduction will not be as great as an
ticipated, ard by no means as great rs
the people, under the companys charter
aud the law Of the State, nave right
to demand.
The Committee on the part Of the
House make similar report as TO the
past history and present practices OF the
company, but are inclined to take a
more 1oseate view of future arrange
ments. They say the company has dis
continued illegal determinations when
it's attention was called to them, and
that the new tariff of the road which IS
promised on the 1st of February, 1879,
will make material reductions from rates
now charged.
The reports are barren Of reeommen-
dations. but the Committees state that
they were not authorized TO make any,
and so refer the whole matter to the
discretion of the Legislature.-Hheeftng
Standard.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-01-25

rs Durham's Mustard, Rumford's
Yeast Powder and CoX'S sparkling gela-
/ tive can be had at-R. L. MAGRUDER'
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-01-25

%" Sewefl'S Cement will mend broken
crockery, China, Glassware, &c, sold oy
II. l.. MAGRUDER.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-01-25

cB \ general line of Stationery inclu-
ding Blank books aud Box paper at K. l..
MAGRIDER'S
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-01-25

TOkLET SOAPS--A new supply, COOS
L and cheap.
BAKER & McMURRAN.
Jan. %, 1879, 3w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-01-25

sY- \ new stock Of Fall and Winter
CLOAKS for the ladies, just received by
Richard IL WelShans.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-01-25
COUNTY EXPENSES.

We do not believe tina: we could rem
der more valuable or acceptable service
TO our county readers than we do by
publishing condensed statement OF the
expenditure OF the taxes which are lev
led upon and collected from the people.
We regard 1t duty the fiscal agents
County Court owe the people, to tell
them plainly what they do with the
money they exact from them. We re-
gret that our efforts to obtain this infor-
nation for them has resulted in this
condensed form, for We would as vii
lingly have published a detailed state
ment, which would doubtless have been
mach more satisfactory TO the tax pay
ers.
Pay of Prosecuting Attorney 10000
Clerk of Court for pub, rec. 435 80
Jailor Salary 10000
Sheriff Fees 10000
Assessors 100000
Jurors 2,500.00
Int. on Co. bonds for I. III, IS jail l,2OO.OO
Interest Oh ). V. II. Il, bonds 100000
MiScellan. orders for various purp 3,5l5.T
Aims House orders 3.6O9.19
Pay of County Court 25S.O0
Total, 1851 .06
This last item We infer, is for
the pay Of the magistrates while
holding the several Courts dur
ing the year.
FOR ls0AD ORDERS.
Charlestown District $129.lS
OSburn District 429,l4
Bolivar District 1924
Harper's Ferry District 1925
Potomac District 67l6l
shepherd District 7l5.1f
Middlcway District 5l6.64
Total, S3,7IS.S0
\ s,74s.SO
on
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-01-25
BUSINESS LOCALS.

B- HO! FOR lS79.-Every article
down to the lowest notch. All Fall and
Wiuter Goods AT COST TO Cash custom
ers. consisting of Underwear, Hosiery.
Shawls, Gloves, Yarn, Furs, Boots and
Shoes of every style, Hats and Caps, No
tons, &c. Also reduction on price OF
Shoe repairing from this date. GEO. IL.
HAGLEY, CharleStown.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-01-25

rARAMELS-A fresh lot OF Carran's
\ Unsurpassed taramels. Try them.
BAKER " McMURRAN.
Jan. %, 1879. 3w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-01-25

Total, SIS
This last item We Infer, is for
the pay Of the magistrates while
holding the several Courts dur
ing the year.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-01-25

LUTHERAN CHURCH.
No Minister.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-01-25
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

REV. j. L. HUBBAhD, INECIUR.
Preaching to morrow in Shepherds
town at il A. NJ, and 7 p. NJ.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-01-25

NEW administration Balsam.
u and hcIler's Liniment.
BAKER d McMURRAN.
JAN IS 1879 3w
DLUE SOAP-A toilet article that can
ID be used either with hard ar soft water.
Toilet Soaps of various kiudS AMI cheap
at BAKER & MCMURRAN'S.
Jan. Is, 1879. Nv
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1879-11-08
Congressman Fcnna as an
ErdHgeiiSt.

Last Monday, as Congressman
kenna, oil this State was rio'hs
along the banks OF New riVer' on
his way to Mercer county, 10 au'
dresss the sovereign voters oil th"t !.
ballI"lck, he discovered n couple OIL
coIorcd men tordlng the stream
with a dil"pldated concern consist
ing OF an ancient mule and a more
antique horse attached TO nm H.
legged wagon. Suddenly the DON
key struck deep hole when INC
w"son-DoX iIoated oil win one Oh
the passengers, the other having
mounted the horse which, "ll'F
desperate efforts, succeeded IN
reaching the Shore puil!hg Inc
mule and wagon wheels alter NM IN,
The box I!oatcd down stream Win
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1879-11-08

less be a large and fine collection.
Such buildings are costly, but
they certainly elevate the taste Of
the people, and in the long run,add
to their wealth by making the
country more attractive and there
fore more valuable.
Another great attraction Of the
city is the Lincoln monument. 1t
is built of Quincy granite, lO0 fcct
high and -! feet square NJ the bnsc.
The last groups Of statuary, cav
airy group and an artillery group,
will lie placed upon it in 1850, and
then it will be complete. 1t is in
teresting ON account oi lis artistic
merit; but its great attraction lies
in the fact that in a marble sar,
cophagus at its base, which you
may touch with your hands, OF
strew with flowers lie the remains
Of him who through q conspicuous
and energetic career, through ioui
long years of bitierest strife, had
vet entertained "Mulice toward
none, but charity for ALL" What
ever opinion men may pretend tc
have Of this remarkable man, there
is much significance in tho fact
that no other grave except Wash.
ington's is so much visited by
Americans from every section, and
foreigners. The busy world has
never turned out ofits way to visit
common ashes. His former resi-.
dence in Springfield is an unprc'
tending two-story frame house,
There is . small yard, shaded by
elm trees, in front Of it. The
house is not occupied, and looks
somewhat dilnpidatcd. The trav.
elcr stopping at the st. Nicholas
Hotel, or ut the Revere House, CAL
| c,o :. Ia. Irl.;U,r tut q ehnrt Ipull-
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1879-11-08
". W. BRANNON,
oct2liw Commissioner.
NOVICE TO CREDITORS.
II tie Creditors Of james .1kCvy, de-

II tie Creditors Of james .lkCroy, de-
ceased:
In pursuance Of a decree Of tho Circui.
Court Of Lewis county, made ina cause
therein pending, to subject the real estate
Of the said JaiurS Mct'ray 10 the payment Of
his debts, you are required to prcsrn, your
Claims against the said James McCruy, for
adjudication, to ". " isr"unon, Commits.
sloacr, nj his Office in said county, oil Or
before the 18th day Of November, 1879.
Witness, ". G. Harrison, CLERK Of said
Court, this I'D day Of October, 1879.
". &. HARRISON, Clerk.
Henry Brannon, atty.
oct2jlw
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1879-11-08
NNGAl, NoTlcES.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
To The Creditors Of Charles S. Wise"

To The Creditors Of Charles S. Wilson,
deecasei:
In pursuance of decree Of the Circuit
Court of Lewis county, made in a cnnsc
therein pending, TO subject the real estate
of the snid Charles S. Wilson to the pay
mcnt of his debts, You are required TO pre-
sen, your claims against the said Charles 5.
Wilson, for adjudication, 10 ". ". Bran
noa, Commissioner, Mt his office in the said
county, Ou or before the cath day Of Surem-
Der, 1870.
Witness, W. C. Harrison, Clerk Of s"id
Court, this ed day of October, 1879.
W. G. HARRISON, Clerk.
Henry Brannon, atty.
Oct25iw
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1879-11-08

Never was n man with such q
Presidential itch as Sherman, liz
is making himself quite amiab!c, a
rare trait in 4 Sherman, in his en-
gorness to secure friends. Special
agents swarm in the South in his
interest. Letters and pictures in
his interest are sent off in govern.
mcnt envelopes contrary to law
and a Southern Republican cannot
set his foot in Washington without
subjccting himself to Shcrman's
attentions. lie invites long haired
patriots to his house that two years
ago he would not allow in his
stable, for fear Of his brides and
haltcrs. and if they are suspected
Of being able to control II delegate
or two they can mako no request
that is not promptly granted.-H
j. RansleN in philadelphia Times.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1879-11-08

The South does not seek 10 con-
troll either the North or the Federal
Government, but the South docs
greatly desire to sec both the North
and tho South restored 10 the con-
troll of the Constitution-thc Consti-
tuition of Madison, ofWebstcr and
of the Supreme Court. The South
will seek to exercise no power en-
ccpt that to which she is entitled
under the new Constitution, and
that power she desires to ex'
crcisc solely for the peace and
prosperity of the whole country
Allow me to add that this bugaboc
of Southers domination is not cred
table either to the manhood or in
tclligence Of the Republican party
The South is and must remain
the weaker section, She has nc
interest in the scctionalism. The
South can have strength in the ftl'
ture only in advocating tho sound
est OF sound principles for tho ma
tional credit, the national honor
and in sending her ablest mel &c
Congress to maintain such princi'
pies. But you say the South votes
solid with the Democratic party
Why? Solely because the Ropub'
lean party will not allow any
Southern man TO support the Re
publican party and preserve his
self respect. The whole policy oil
the Republican party since the wal
has been based upon the assump'
ton that the Southern people arc
the criminal and must confess
themselves to he criminals.
The Southern people abandon,
and abandon forever, both scccs,
sion and slavery. They admit
that superior pl! force has
settled what argument was made
unable to settle. They accept in
good faith tho constitutional
amendments. They desire to exer-
else only their proportion of power
under the Constitution and laws.
They neither desire, nor will thoy
allow if they can prevent il, any
more civil or sectional wars. This
they aImndantIy proved TO all fair
minded men in tho Presidential
count. They will not under any
circumstances "starve" the Govern
ment nor seek my control over the
North. l'ut they intend to pre-
serve their scli.rcspcct md 10 de-
serve the respect of I'LL brave and
honorable men everywhere and for
all time, and this they cannot do by
contrasting themselves to be Grim
inals, as the Republican party has
demanded and still demands
Scnutor MlI, Of Georgia.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1879-11-08
ACK NOWIFIGES NO UPERIOR.

Family Sewing Machine of the word,nt
thoroughly tested while in for years in Thousands Of Families
refunded moi perfectly Satisfactory Reduced c" rdwn
Each Machine
useful attachments for all kind" work h
The
qualities double the pice Highland Easy unng
Rapid
Will last
Il Mnkc r Double Thread Lock Stitch nike
Of SrHl"h;
Long With Large oL,
Large Strong Machine
desired qlnhts md
Machine Usr and
5 other.
Address STANDARD SEWING MACHINE co, Broadway and
Clinton Place, New York
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1879-11-08
wi :GET lME.' y

Says boston physician. "hns no equal as q
blood purifier. Hearing OF Its many wonderful
cures after NIL other remedies had failed. Wis.
lied the Laboratory, aud convinced myself OF
ltH genuine merit. II IL prepared from bArks,
roots, and herbs, each Of which Is highly eject
I've. md they nru compounded IN such mAn-
mo ~ n FFtauFa n4tnnt4llIrC rpttlltHb
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1879-11-08
COMMISSIONERS SALE.

r. BrinkmHn
VS..
Msrg0re, UEbach, Exccu;rit of Casper rr.
bach, ,eeea sod, m others.
In Chanccry in the County Court
Of Lewis County.
In pursuance Of II decree OF said Court,
pronounced in said cause IL, the August
term, 1879, the undersigned Commissioner
APPOINTED for the purpose, will proceed q
theirVnt door Of tho Court llousa Of Lpwis
county, on tho
1st day Of December, 1879,
10 sell Il, public auction, to the highest bid
der, the remainder IN ive after the life es,as
therein Of Margaret Urba:h in the following
real estate:
st--The Let on which Casper Urbach re-
sided Mt the tine OF his death, fronting ~
feet on the Staunton and rarkcrrburg Turn
pike road, aud extending back to Coal street
in the town Of Weston.
2d-A lot nearly opposite the above, on
the north side Of said pike, fronting 1851
feet thereon, and extending back to Stone
Goa! Greek, md adjoining lois devised by
Casper rrbarh to Theodore and Isaac Ur-
| ZACH.
TERMS OF SALE.
Said remainder In fec in said real estate
will liz sold upon credit off, u aud Is
months, with interest, and the purchasers
will bo required to execute Londs with good
security for the respective instalmcnts Of
purchase money.
W. G. BENNETT,
novliw Commissioner.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1879-11-08

Florida is the most Aourishing
Of all the Southern States. Hen
debt amounts 10 but one million
aud her revenues enable
her to meet the interest promptly.
Internal improvements ofgrcat i'm.
llortancc to her interests are in pro.
gress, while agriculture is recoiv-
in. more attention than ever.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1879-11-08
N cITAScrrY.

You are hereby notified tina, have fixed
urou the 9Sth day Of November, 1879, 1T
my Office in the town Of Weston, Lewis
county, Hest Virginia, TO execute an ordOr
OF reference made hy the Circuit Court Of
Lewis county, on tho ?Sih day o! August,
1879, in u sui, in cllHnccry pending In the
81 id Court, in which you are plaintiffs md
defendants; by which said order Il Commits
sioncr Of said Cou't is directed 10 convene
all til" creditors Of James DC Cray, deceased,
and ascertain aud report their debts and
their prIoriiGs 10 settle the accounts Of
Thomas l.. McCray, as administrator Of
james McCray 10 ascertain, aud report the
land ofJamcs cCray, ca'ed, liable or
his debts; to review the stttlcmcn, Of the
accounts of said administrator, dated the
llth of September, 1876, and ascertain and
specify wherein the sNpe is erroneous, and
mcdify II accordingly, so as to show The
true state of the account ut The date Of the
completion of the report objected by sail
order; 10 ascertain what lands OF James
McCray have been sold by his adn,inistra-
tor, and the particulars thereof. atwhich
time and place you are required til attend.
Given un,lcr my hand rs a Commissioner
Of said Court, the day and y"ar frs, above
written.
". W. BRANNON,
oct2:liw Commissioner.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1879-11-08
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE
CoMMIasl0HER's OFFICE,
Maui, I,n,, y,,,., In,u,,u

CoMMIaslOSER's OFFICE,
Circmt (oar LewiS County,
October 22d, 1879.
TO J. ". Johnson, Sheriff of GreenbliPr
counry, aud MS such administrator Of
Mrs. u. G. Eledsoe, deceased, suing for
himst lf and all ether creditors of James
McCrNy, deceased, plaintiff,
And
Thomas l.. McCray, in his own right, end
rs administrator with tic will annexed of.
James McCray, deceased, II'ill:am G.
Nc Cray, Symantha S. Armstrong, Will
lam ". IIuichiSon and Indiana J. Hutch
ison, his wife, md Minor II. NcCvay, de-
PENDANTS.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1879-11-08

General Merritt continues his I'M
successful quest for the Indians,but
they seem 10 have disappeared rs
though the earth had opened and
SWALLOWED them up.
The Portland daily press., 1879-10-25
FOR SALE.

ETIFTEIGN acres of wood aud moving landin Cape
Il Elizabeth adjoining the farm of Capt. Charlie
Deering. being that portion of the Dyer Farm On tie
side OF the county road. Commands AN ocean
vew and has a mineral spring. Apply to
d. II. INGRAHAM,
se27eodtf So ExchangeSt