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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1879-09-10
A Romantic story.


The following very romantic story
is but the substance Of what happen
ed in our city many years ago. The
characters thatappear as principals
have passed away, but their descend
ants yet live among US and occupy
honorable positions in society. Two
yonng men who had passed through
college and graduated with honor
were studying medicine. They were
fast friends and were almost insep-
arabic. They entered society to.
gether, and were well received in the
best houses. They were together one
evening at a reception in one Of the
wealthiest mansions Of the city,
when a new star appeared in the
person of niece Of the hostess, who
had come from Massachusetts. She
was handsome, and reports agree in
saying that she was as good as she
was pretty. Both of the medical
students were smitten, and for the
first time in their lives feeling Of
estrangement came between them.
The natures of the two young men
were essentially different. One was
frank and open as the day, while the
other was taciturn and reserved
Both paid court to the lady, but she
soon manifested choice for the more
frank character, and they became
engaged. The defeated suitor seem
ed to bear his disappointment re-
signedly. In time the lady went
home, and the successful sutton went
abroad to complete his studies.-
While absent, letters were received
by the girl concerning her lover,
which created the feeling that he
was false to her, and finally one came
in his own handwriting bidding her
farewell and stating that he was to
be married to q lady of rank. This
proved almost a dcathblow to the
girl. but she soon rallied and sought
in every way to conceal the trace of
grief. The defeated sutton was at
hand, and again proGered his HON.
age, and finally, in a fit of pique, she
married him. Had this been the
finale of the story there would be no
romance. 1t was not long after the
wedding before the lover returned.
He could not be made to believe that
the one he loved was false by nature.
He reasoned that there was cause for
her change, and, like asensible man,
he commenced the task ofunraveling
the mystery. After much trouble,
he obtained an interview with the
wife in the absence of her husband,
and as an answer to his upbraidings
she handed him his letter of renun-
citation. She was happier than she
had been in many days when she
learned that the letter was a forgery,
and that her lover had always been
true to her. She at once renou need
her husband, and soon opportunity
offered and she procured divorce
and was united to her first and only
love. The husband and wife settled
down in this city, and here he en-.
joyed n long and successful career,
and when he died, full of years and
honors, he was surrounded by his
wife and family. The false friend,
who, by his wicked Vaccinations,
had wrought SO much sorrow, remov-
ed to Lansingburg, where he became
a physician of note. He afterward
remarked, and his posterity today
occupy honored positions in the
State. In two family Bibles in this
city the marriages are recorded
among the family archives.-Er.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1879-09-10

Whatever you try to do in life, try
with all your heart TO do well; what
ever you devote yourself to, devote
yourselftoit completely;in groataims
and small be thoroughly in earnest.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1879-09-10
ROCKS AND PAMPHLETS.

Those who have books or pamphlets to
print, can have such work done III good
style at this Office.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1879-09-10
Poster Printing.

We prepared to do hand-biII printing
from double-sheet poster, down to the
smallest dodger Programmes printed i'll
the best styles known.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1879-09-10
$40 Buys This StyIn.

New agents wanted in every town. Sam
pie machine furnished on application. 81
to be forwarded with order as n guarantee
OF good faith-the balance, SIS, to be paid
after five days trial Every machine war
ranted, and n written guarantee given with
each machine to keep in order for two
years. Two machines, one address, S3S;
three machines, SOL four,machines, 70; five
machines, 49,, Special prices on large or
ders. PARSONS, FOSTER & CO., l25 and
l27 Clark ST., Chicago, Ill. Tmay 7-3m.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1879-10-02

we note the contents Of Blackwood' 8
Magazine for September, republished bv the
Leonard Scott Publishing Co., Il Barclay Street,
New York.
ssSyria," PartI., isan accOuntofa trip through
the Lebanon, in company with the British Con-
sul-General for Syria, to visit Druse chief
The journey led through fertile and blooming
country, the rosa in places very rough and mar
row, being bo.| with roses, pomegranatss,
and other swsss sed brilliant flowers. The
lDrase nation, laxing been saved from extinction
bv British imserventiOn, takes great interest in
EnSIishmen, an the travellers were everywhere
we'll received aud entertained.
Greats; or, what's IN name" The winie'
weather that Otia s experiencing now forms
strong contrast 10 bis recent tropical experiences
HeIkn's star = now in The ascendant.
aGOdfrey's Whfie Queen" is well ended.
ssThe Prize French Novel; il the review OF 9
book, ssSans FamiIls," by ". Hector Nalo'r &c
which the Academy has awarded "she AOnshyoI
urize Of virsue's-.ss 900 francs. It seems to o
! sort Of Preach SOLVER Twist"
sRufus Hickman Of g. Bctolph's," not par
sicularIy enserfniRing sicry,. introducing ON
Incidents Of college life and the Use one ot tn'
collexians made Of then.
In ccneIasion, fl.ere Is review q We ions ABB
exentful session 81 1sTs-Is.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1879-10-02
rCoxxuxIcArED.
LOUNNO'
TO TIE PEOPLE.


In view Of the approaching Democratic Prima-
~ Election under the Crawford System as alrea-
dy Announced through the Beacon. TO be held in
ali the districts Of So. Mary's County on 4ih Of
October. prox. 20 nominate n local ticket, said
nrimary being called by the $50 called Demo
cratic Central Committee think Il behOoves the
people Of this county TO understand the nature
Of this call and by whom il is made.
Two members Of said committee, Messrs. Dent
and Carroll, are also members OF the school
BOARD. The people met in Leonardtown about
twelve months ago and openly denounced the
conduct Of the School authorities as absolute,
tyrannicaI and unjust and requested that they be
TS,w ,cere nat resuorsd, but were reeppointed in
open deGianr& 70 public opinion, interest, and
wishes. as
When the people ofthis Government denounced
relknap sthe President Of the United States re-
..or,d him. having for time in Office; but the
school Authorities are and still continue to be
forced upon us pcrsistingiy refusing to vacate a
position from which they have been openly and
m Democracy means " a free government,
a government Of the people, and the greatest
good 10 the greatest number, and Republican
ism means "a strong government, government
If az ts,g' and the School authorities are con-
,inued in their present position, then democracy
In this county i cloak for the protection and
pcrpetnation OF Republican principles.
These gentlemen are in theory Democrats, m
nractice Repuhlicaas, admitting, as ] am in
brmed. thai great dissatisfaction exists in Dem
ocratic ranks gzOm eng our Of school troubles yet
with all their love, with all their fidelity, with
ali their derotioa 10 democracy, they viii not, for
that party's sake, lalthough men OF wealth, J
nroxe Indifferent to their individual interests in
Inc sum Of eighty or ninety dollars per annum.
Democrats are not bound, not expected to res
nond 20 the call Of Republicans still less are they
expected TO build up and support power, "a
fesr'' in st. Marys county more absolute than
the Gar Of Russia.
sincerely hope that the people OF 81: Mary
county will not attend this Primary Election.
If any should, lhat they will feel no moral obli-
cation 10 suppoff the rkols ticket, but only sHeA
payts as they may think proper to support in
said primary.
For nv part, intend 10 hold aloof from any
organization and win, under present circumstan-
ces. content Eayselfby pursuing that course which
will hest enable ne 20 redress the grievances and
10 eradicate the evils Of which the people, teach
ers and myself complain.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1879-10-02
Opening Of Ii. Campaign.

The present political campaign was formally
opened at Priacess Anne, Somerset county, on
the 23rd ult., by democratic mass meeting.
This was addressed by our candidate for Gov
ernor, Mr.. Hamilton, and by other members Of
the State ticket. Mr.. Hamilton said the Repub-
lican party was making an effort to recover pow
CT in this State. They are In earnest this Fall
and they intend IL possible to reduce the Demo-
cratic majority. He urged the Democracy there
fore 10 be united and not to fritter away the
power Of the great Democratic party in ignoble
broils. Now was the time TO stick together I'M
I'll the Democratic party again has possession Of
the government which for so long they admin
istered with such grand results. lie reviewed
the condition Of Maryland from 1866 to CT un-
der Republican rule and now under Democratic
rule, and considered at length the proceedings of
the late Congress in repeating the jury test OATH
&c, and severely criticised the vetoes Of Hayes;
also his speech at his regimenial reunion, by
which he indicates that no Democratic represcn-
tive from the South is 10 be admitted to Congress
II the Republicans once obtain possession Of that
body. He condemned The cen.ralizing tenden-
cies Of The Republican party and urged, in view
Of the importance Of The crisis, that every local
difference should be forgotten and every Demo-
erat should suppsst his party nominees.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1879-10-02

BrrLER AND THs Bar STATs.-GeserAl Butler
has entered upon another campaign, which prom
ses 10 be very exciting one, The object Of which
Is TO make himself Governor Of Massachusetts,.
There seems 70 be but two parties In Massachus-
etts, which have. as the French say, any reason
TO exist the Republican party and the Butler
party. There are many side issues, but there 10
never room In any political fight for more than
two parties. Any third party no matter how
dignifed It's name OF professions, or how respec-
table It's associations or ;s antecedeBts, becomes
merely side issue. The Democratic party ID
not In the fight In Massachusetts,. IL has shut
mp shop and stepped aside to look at the fray. II
makes very little difference TO the democrats out
Of Massachusetts, which whips, Butler or Repub-
Iicanism. Most of the Democrats will probably
vote for Butler, because they don't care 70 throw
away their votes, and they may derive some in
cidental benefits from Buffers election, and they
hope for none from the success Of the Republic
cans.
II the Republicans should lose Massachusetts,,
as they lost Maine, on the popular VOTE they viii
be IN less Of Dragging humor than usual, and
the organs will have the burden thrust upon
them Of apologizing for the untoward result, and
that will be about all the Democrats will have
70 be thankful for. This consideration inciines
us 10 hope with much moderation Of spirit that
Butler may make the trip this time successfully.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1879-10-02

GS-C California at the late election voted on
the question of Chinese immigration. Every bal
lot had on IL iSs or against and the returns as
they ere counted mp show majority against the
Chinese that will satisfy the most exacting as TO
the sentiment Of California. There can be no
doubt now that CaliloyniA's delegation in Con-
gress represented the State correctly in demand
ing the restriction Of such immigration. In the
cities Ct San Francisco, Oakland aud Red Blum,
there were 81 ,645 votes against TO less that 800
for immigration, and a trustworthy estimate
places the whole affirmative vote in poll Of
100, 600 at not more than 600. This vote Is to
be Cauvassed and officially attested, and APP
pended TO memorial to Congress, to be pre-
pared by the Governor, asking for laws against
Chinese immigration. II will he - weighty pc
tition.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1879-10-02

Arctic ADyExTURE.-A Swedish exploring
ship has passed along the northern shore Of Eu-
rope and Asia, from the waters Of the Atlantic
into those Of the Pacific. The practicability Of
what has hcen called the North East passage, has
thus been demonstrated. The North West pas
sage was made By Capt. Mcclure, an English
navigasos, about fifteen years ago. From Co
lumbus' time down to the present day, TO make
these voyages has been the great ambition Of
many easing navigators and explorers. At last
70 has been done. NOspecial advantage has been
gained BY sitheE voyage, except the extension Of
geographical knowledge. Il takes too much
time, and the risk is too great for either route
ever 10 be adopted by merchant vessels. The
Swedish vessel was nearly year getting through,
and was lucky TO escape being crushed or en-
tangled Ia the immense ice aoes; and Maciure's
experience was similar. There remains now the
one grand exploit Of Arctic adventure to be per-
formed. IL l. to reach the pole. AN American
expedition, organized and paid for By James
Gordon Bennsts, 10 tryiag L..
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1879-10-02

TIE RISE Is WRsAT.-Tbe rapid rise in the
price Of wheat mas created great uneasiness among
dealers In the city who have contracts pending for
October delivery. II the price continues 10 adj
vance many Of them viii lose heavily. On
Monday the sales Of wheat at Baltimore aggre-
gated million and a-half bushels, The unus-
nal demand has been caused, it Is stated, by the
almost total failure Of crops throughout every
part Of the world except the United States. The
harbor Of Baltimore IL covered with foreign ves-
sells, all waiting for cargocs Of wheat, which
does not arrise rapidly enough 10 supply the de-
raand. Ga Wednesday IL ran up 70 $l.3l .
bushel, but during the day fell TO Sl.24a, at
which figures the market elostd.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1879-10-02

The national Democracy take dep iu.sstss
IN The Hen York eleetiim beeazse u iis hrnFins
mpon she presidentiai elsrtion neza year, ard Los
that they care for either Elobinspn or Kelly ~
ss. wken we consider that View York has -
electoral votes, aad with the ceriain DemoeFatie
States VII seease sAs election q Democrats
Presidest, there 10 no wonder that shaf State
stands prominently just nov before the country.
The States oG Alabama, Arkansas, Delsware,
Georgia. Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi, Ms
souTi, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, virgsn-
Ia, West Virginia, Florida, Souib Carolina and
Louisiaaa sre certain 70 20 DemOcrnfie. They
NeF York, gives NJ Ia votes. Indiana and
New JerBey are almost eertain 10 80 Democratic,
casting % vofes--in al ie9. This gives us IL
more votes than is necessary 70 elect. We can
therefore spare New Jerry and still elect II
viii be thus SEEN that " New York goes Demo-
cratic we are certain to elect our candidate for
President; without II, the election viii be IN
doubt Connecticut, California, Oregon aud
Wisconsin are doubtful States; bat al these
without New York wouId not elect the Demo-
cratic candidate. Ohio may be paced among
he doubtful States, but with her in great doubt
there would be lack Of enthusiasm in the party.
With the vote Of New York, therefore, for the
Democratic party, we may be positive thas our
next President viii be Democrat; without II,
fhere is grave doHbt. This Is why the DemO-
crazy all over The country take such . deep in-
ferest IN the New York Democracy, and are 80
DESTROYS that the diIerenees among the leaders
shouId be sefsIed Even u Al he ticket shalI Be
elected except the Governor, the vote on that Of
Bcer win be received a. the vote u the State. IL
would only increase the differences among The
leaders and create greater divieion In the ranks
For the benefit Of the aational party, IL would Be
better 20 sacrifice Robinson and Kelly rather
than suffer defeat ut the polls.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1879-10-02

In no pablic matter, perhaps, i awise states
manship more lacking N our public men than IN
the various laws aad SegBIssiOus regarding pub
lie roads. Here and there through the country
il a road worthy ofEhe name. bat In the vast
majority Of cases the time and labor spent BY the
community mightalmOst as well Be thrown away.
Public opinion has been more than usually turned
In this matter during the past few years, but 50
FAR as we can see very little that Is practical
seems 10 have been suggested. The most gener-
aEprineiple tnS has been at the bottom Of Iegis-
lasion on reads u, that either those whose pro-
perties are to be benefited along the line or those
who travel along directly with vehicles or ami
mails over the road, should be the chief ones to
paw for them. Rut there is no individual in the
community, though he may never own horse
or foot Of land, but Is benefited by good road.
De may even BE an invalid end not be able to
20 cut Of his house for years, yet ease and con-
venience of friends to visit, or the physician who
attends him, Is Of advantage to the sick man.
As every one il interested in good roads, every
one's noney--general taxatiOn-should be the
basis Of road Improvement.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1879-10-02

~ The press Of this State VII be very large
~ represented at Annapolis next winter, Il all
the journalists who have been nominated shah
be elected. Mr.. Henry vanderford, the able and
popular editor &C the Westminster Advocate, is
che Democratic candidate for Senator from Car
roll county. Mr.. Hiram P. Tasker, editor fthe
Oakland Herald, has place On the legislative
Democratic ticket from Garrett county. Mr..
Charles C. Cole is candidate for The House Of
Delegates On the Democratic ticket OF Frederick
City, and Mr.. John r. Hand, editor Of the Gen.
tFeville Cifisea. Is the Republican candidate for
Senator from Queen Anne's county.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1879-10-02
BsttiHG on Elections.


&B-The attention Of persons, who are always
In the habit of enforcing their opinions upon the
result Of elections By proposing 70 bet, Is called
20 the following section Of Article - Of the Code
Of Public Laws Of this State:
$40. No person shall make any bet or wager
on the result Of any election 20 take place in this
State.
's4T. Any person offending against the pre-
ceding section, shall be liable 20 Indictment in
the Circuit courts, if the offence De committed in
any county or in the Criminal court of Balti-
more. sud on conviction shall be ined not less
than Fifty nor more than Eve hundred dollars,
10 be paid 70 the State for the use Of the School
fund.
''1s. Every deposit 81 money in any part Ol
the State, n wager or bet upon elecfions In this
State or elsewhere, shall be fortified and paid
over 20 the County Commissioner ~ tie county
where deposited for the use q the county. and 4
deposited ip the City Of Baltimore, 70 the Mayor
and City Couzeil."
J. FRANK SMITH,
sheFiG Of 81. Nays eoHRiy.
Sept ~, ls7e-fe.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1879-10-02

WHo PAYS THE TAXES ?-The Government Of
the United States for the year ending, June so,
1879, collected taxes from the people amounting
to the gigantic sum Of over two hundred and
fly millions Of dollars. In customs. Maryland
stands fifth on the list, New York ofcourse being
the largest tax payer. Iowa is the smallest,
paying but $3.50. In internal revenue tax IT.
linois stardsas the head Of the list Ohio next
and New York third. Maryland pays double Is
much as the State Of Maine, New Hampshire,
Vermont Rhode Island and Connecticut. So
does North Carolina. Missouri pays nearly three
times as much as all those states, while Virginia
pays nearly double as much as all the New Eng
land States combined.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1879-10-02

The Faces.
The track is now in good condition and IL the
weather continues fine the 7ih and 9Th Of 0cto-
Der will be memorable days in the sporting an
mails Of our county. A grand stand has been
erected, q small admission to which will be
charged, and every comfort win be provided for
the spectators. Great care viii be taken to pre-
serve perfect order on the grounds and have moth
ing occur 10 mar the pleasures Of the day. The
list Of probable entries is increasing, and there
will be from 20 to rs horses in the different
events. Attention Is called to the advertisement
in another column requiring all horses to be en-
tered on the day before the race in which they
are to run.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1879-10-02

6-An exchange has hunted up the figures
for several years to demonstrate the effect Of the
Maine election on that Of Ohio, which the Re-
publicans are wont 10 boast.
In-October, 1873, Ohio went Democratic Tor
Governor for the FIRST time In twenty years, cleo
ting Governor Allen by SIT majority. In Sep
tember Of that rear Maine went Republican By
u, SIS majority.
In September, 1877, Maine went Republican
By II ali majority. Ohio month later IN Dc
tober went Democratic by %, $40.
In September, 1879, the Republicans failed to
elect their Governor in Maine By ], 500 Eotes---
They lacked that much Of q majority. This ought
40 indicate Democratic majority OF 30, 900 judy
ing bv 1873 and 1877. But ne don't think II
does. Ohio generally votes as 1t pieases With
out regard TO other States.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1879-10-02

Cent RxeS1s41EES~
"Wednesday, sept. zssh- Court met = u
O'Clock, their Honors. JHdges Bgens. FuFd 80
Magruder, On the Bench. The ease q State -
Herbert. psndisg at the adjournment yssserasl
was taken ~. Indsesmsnt ~ murisr. Judg
nent not guflfy e. murdsEs but guiity Of man
slaughter. senaenrcd 10 che psniientiasy Cor Q y
years.
No. & Criminai Appearnnces. State Va Class
Thompson Vas then called and proeseded witl
before The fury. Indictment Arson. Verde
guilty. sensencsd 10 tbs peniteniiAry ior ioai
years
Thursday, Sept. z5sh. Court called al 10 .
O'Clock. Present q full beach - Of yesterday.
Petit Jury called and discharged, retaining on
Juror. On mosion, G. DOdd Mcfarland. Esq
Of Baltimore city. admitted 70 tie bar.
Friday, Ssps. 2eth. Court called Il II o'cioeks
hedges Ford and Magrader On The beach 70.
II Criminal Appearances. State ". Peter AZ
vey. Assault and battery. Submitted % she
Casrs. yudkuent guilty Ind ansd 50 eezlss. <
Case Of No. IL Criminal Appearances. Staee
W. Lewis MiIIetang called and PFoceeded with
before the Court. Special plea Of former ae-
quittal filed. Judgment for prisoner on plea
and prisoner discharged. Crane for State-wil-
son for prisoner.
State W. John Brooks. Indictment. Larce-
ny. Tried besore Court. GuiFty. Sentenced
70 House Of Correction for three years. Crane
for State--EIamEnett for prisoner. Grand Jury
brought in their resort and requested to be dis
charged. Aller thanking them for their prompt
attendance the Court discharged them. This
closed the business Of the term, though the Court
remained In nominal session for several days
longer.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1879-10-02

BKrrrn mems and boys eloshing cannot be
purchased anywhere than at c. r. 0ehm 4 Sons
Leading One Price Cash Clothing Hcuses go W.
Pratt Street Baltimore. Their enormoas assoEt-
meht. together with their enc price caah system,
ensnres lowest prices and peFiert safety 10 those
nos % sure Of their owa iudgment- Our expe-
rienee has taught rs 70 buy there always, and We
.my 40 10 them without fail. Mr. B. r Howard
i wisk The ADORE koa6 and invites his friends 70
raIE On him.