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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-03-22
GEyYEaAEEG.

In this town, on March 18th, 1879,
HARRY ID, Youngest son OF Mr. &.
Moore aud Mary Entler, aged Il years,
months and % days.
Up until near the close Of 1878,
Harry and l did us twins cling to-
gelher;
But that step across the deep, dark strait,
Has separated Us Oh earth forever.
As we gaze on the form SO hin and
white,
How we appeal bnt for che more word:
It's too late! his spirit has taken ia
fight;
And we're lef; in our sorrow unhesrd.
lie has crossed the waters unto the land
Where those who have gone before
Have been watching and waiting, now
clasp his hand
TO greet him on the golden shore
He now dwclls whore there's neither
sorrow nor pain,
Where sin is never committed;
Oh. how we long to be with him again,
Aud how we are striving 10 be per
mitted.
Weep not dear parents; though We know
tbs hard 10 raIL
With ore SO dear aud 70 near 10 orr
heart,
With him we hope it may be TOR the
best,
So without murmur let's lay him 10
r,si. a FRIEND.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-03-22
A CARD.

Mr.. Editor-I would have passed un-
noticed the personal alusion OF your
Wheeling correspondent, observer.
in your issue of March Sth, but for his
reference to the grange proceedings at
''Forest Gronge" being so deeply tine
tured with politics, aud the prime
modest mover. For the information Of
your doubtless prompted correspondent,
l will say that the grange is strictly rot
partizan It's members belong to the va
lious party organizations OF our coun-
try b. t they claim the right 10 discuss
and crilicSe the acts Of public men in
either State or national legislatures, and
especially those which they believe e.
fects heir interests as class; the farm
crs MT only of Jefferson county and
West Virginia but Of many of the other
States, and especially the western States,
have felt that they were unduly taxed
by railroad companies, and they have
seer tit 10 chose their own mode and
men 10 work for redress; have they not
perfect right to do so? As TO my cour-
iesy TO the delegates and senator from
this county, as also DaEl d. Johnson.
il was suggested because they advocated
and supported such legislation as l and
those who supported my resolution APP
proved of; We acting under our own
conviction, Gesignedly did not include
Dir. Faulkner because his course was
contrary 10 our wishes, and, as we be-
lieyed, 10 cur true interests. Person
aly, l entertain for Mr.. Faulkner as
warm esteem and high respect as posi-
bly, Mr.. Observer, but IN matters of leg
islatiye policy claim TO judge for my
self II Mr. Faulkner thinks that priyi-
leges granted by one Legislature to q
corporate body cannot be repealed By q
subsequent Legislature, or that the
claimed rights OF a corporation arc not
subject TO the legislative control of the
State, especially when they work 10 the
injury Of the people, there he and my
self differ, aud should be acting in de-
rogation Of respect TO my own conyic'
tions was / to support or approve his
acts. 1t might appease Mr.. Observer
and crafty Mr. Faulkner to know that
it is one of the convictions of the grange
that our Legislatures, both State and ma
tional ere too largely composed OF gen.
,lemen Of his profession. Dir. Faulkner
may be among the best of his class yet
believe there were other gentlemen
who would come nearer representing
my views, and l give it as my opinion
had his opponent visited this county
one week sooner than he did, and made
known his position on this railroad
question, that a majority of our people
would have voted as | did, and that 100
without any bad faith to Mr. Faulkner,
but in good faith 10 their own honest
convictions.
JOHN II. STRIDER.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-03-22
OUR COURSE.

As q journalist we have aimed to be
liberal, just, and cautious in our crili-
.isms of men and measures. We have
and shall continue to admit into our
columns the representation OF both sides
of all public questions, which involve
the interest of our readers. We do not
claim TO Use the support which our
patrons extend TO as to yentilate our
own ideas alone. We hold that to q
given extent eur paper is the joint prop
erty of our patrons and ourselves; and
when we put forth ideas inimieablc to
theirs, or their interest, we feel it to be
their privilege TO discuss or criticise
them freely and frankly, as We do 9th
srS, so long as we can command COM
bative argument based on justice and
reason
We have no fault to find with others
FOR entertaining or expressing different
views 20 ourselves; if We have any in
tercst in the question ne shall exercise
or strongest reasoning powers TO con-
vince them according TO oar Judgment
of their error, and shall feel some regret
if We fail. We know enough Of human
organism to know that all persons are
not endowed with quick pelcep;ive
faculties, which enables them readily to
determine right from wrong, or large
and liberal reasoning powers, which
would enable them to discuss questions
iotelligently, al determine their prac-
tical utility. Such defective organisms
are frequently supplemented by great
acidity Of temperament, contraction ct
ideas, aud dogmatism OF disposition, aud
for all such OF the latter class we feel
great sympathy, extend great indul-
gsncs aud give them great latitude, and
exclaim as Christ did of the prosecuting
Jews. Father, forgive them; tor they
know not what they do"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-03-22

toy CRlswELL's BAND AT SHARES
DuRG.-Capt. Criswell's Cornet Band OF
this place, upon invitation Of the order
of Rechabites OF Sharpsburg, Md, left
here about noon on Saturday last TO at
tend a public demonstration given by
the order, in that place at 3 2 o'clock,
OF the same evening
The procession formed at their Hall
With about forty members, and headed
by the Bard, marched through the va
rious streets Of the town, after which
they were dismissed until : o'clock, p.
N. At the hour appointed the process
sion was formed and again led by the
band, marched to the Lutheran Church
in that town, where they were address
ed upon the subject of temperance by
the Rev. J. p. Hubbard, Of this place,
The church was filed with one Of the
largest audiences ever congregated in
it, and the lecture was one Of the most
able and argumentative kind, and was
listened to and highly appreciated by
those present. After the lecture The
procession was again formed and re-
turned to the hall, after which the band
left for home. highly pleased with their
reception and treatment by their gener.
ous friends of Sharpsburg.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-03-22

Ew Poro,IAc CEMENT MILLs.-MaJ.
Henry Hagan, who has been Superin-
lendent Of the Potomac Cement Mills,
near town, resigned the Superintendent
ry last week, and MsjCr Blunt has ap
pointed Mr.. James u. Lucas, of this
town, 20 succeed him. We can cer-
tainIy compliment Maj. Blunt upor his
choice. bort is irst,rste business
MIN, and will I'll The position with
cr.di, 10 himself, and We doubt not to
the entire satisfaction of the cement
company.
M.jor lIagans resignation was eaus
ed by his taking possession OF the Ent-
Ter Hotel in this place, ~hich ne Intends
10 carry OH, NE are confident, with the
xa,ne business aud accommodating man
Der. With which he has always been
characscIized iu business transac,i0rs.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-03-22
sbeptsrSstown Register.
OUR POSITION.

We wish it 10 he distinctly under
stood, once for all. BY our people gen
orally ard especially by our esteemed
contemporaries OF the editorial profess
sion, that the Register is empha!ieally
an independent paper-that it is mel
ther the subsidized organ of any party
aor the recognized mou,h,piece of any
pol,tician-,hat it is not published in
the interest of any Court House clique,
county ring or incorporated monopoly,
nor under the control of any trading
political aspirant or truculent official
Dressed in little brief authority"
but that 1t is now what it always has
been since we issued its first number
here five and twenty years ago, per-
fectly free and 1--WE irust) a perfectly
fair medium of communication with the
public through which respectable and
responsible correspondents make known
their views and opinions on current
topics OF interest 10 the community.
For while we ourselves do not pre-
tend to WELD the ''pen of a ready wri-
ter" nor 10 be wiser nor more witty
than some OF our brother editors, we
nevertheless have orr own notions 'on
things in general and mankind in partic-
ular" which We never hesitate 10 express
editor;ally when there may be an occa-
sion for us to define our position CON
eerning them-and We always aim 10
dc so courteou.ly, with a strict regard
TO the requirements of truth and justice
aid in due Difference to tie rights and
feelings of other people. At the same
time We frankly confess that we are not
iufallible in forming our opinions, and
that inasmuch as many of the questions
which concern the public have two sides
to them, We think it right aud proper
10 have them presented to our readers
in iheir different aspects Go they appear
to those who view them from opposite
stand-poi.ts; SO that, by considering all
the pros and cons, q more correct con-
clusion can be reached concerning them.
On this account, therefore, We have al
ways been ready to accord the use Of
oar columns TO such correspondents as
we have had reason to suppose would
not abuse our confidence or take advan-
tage of our neutrality-suspicious. allow
ing their communications to appear in
the editorial department of the paper
Gas is frequently done by other cditors),
which, while accounting for what may
occasionally have appeared to be ineon-
sist,ut with cur known sentiments, has
served a good purpose LII arresting at
.eAtioa, causing comment, exciting dis
eussion and in eliciting the truth. But
our space this week is limited, and we
must close these explanatory remarks by
saying that as we have the best reasons
to believe from the generous support
cur papsr receives TIA! its course IS ap-
proved Of ~ the community ct large,
we viii continue to use our best efforts
to preserve iss independence, increase
its asefasnesS and thereby extend its
popularity.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-03-22
sy r. L. Magruder has during Il

sG r. L. Magruder has during the
present week been making large add
tons to his stock of goods. lie has
jus; received superior assortment of
Whitewash Brushes, Garden Seeds,
Handy Package Dyes, and Notions of
all kinds. He has also received the
finest assortment Of Whitman's Candies
that he has ever offered for sale. For
cheap goods of the best quality, call on
him, and you will be satisfied.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-03-22
FOR GOVERNOR.
SUMMIT PoINr,
Msrch 18th. 1870.

Mr.. Zi,tie-Dear Sir-Seeingi in your
valuable paper that three of our citizens
living in other parts of the county have
been spoken of as candidates for Gov
ernor. viz: Messrs. d. &. Lucas, G. T.
Butler and J. II. Strider, we wish to
add the name of another to the number,
who is equally competent and available.
We refer to our friend and neighbor,
Col. Robt. w. Baylor,who is so well and
widely known in this part OF West Nir-
oipia. Col. Baylor, first and foremost,
has good war records full OF ener-
cy-has had great business experience
is an active granger, and as for legal
knowledge seems 10 know more law
than the whole County Court put to-
cether, and many Of the bar 20 boot
Yours respectfully,
MANY VOTERS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-03-22
JOHN II. little,
Editor Shcyherdstown Register.

County News. "A tract OF land Of
the estate of the late Thomas {. Trus-
sell, containing 80 9 acres, near Kear-
reysvillc, was sold on Tuesday last by
J. Garland Hurst, d. S, to Mr.. Geo.
w. Cockrell, at S29S0 per acre.
L. NJ. Asquith, Esq, local agent of
the Maryland Life Insurance Company,
paid over few days ago to Mrs. Capt.
Jno. J. Lock, the sum Of $4,000, amt
of policy on the life Of her late husband
IN said Company.
Dan Young, the negro who stole Mr..
Wm. ii. Gibson's horse, was brought
from Winchester, on Friday, and lodg-
ed in Jail here to await trial.
There has been recorded in the Office
OF the Clerk Of the County Court OF JET
farson a mort gage to the Farmers Loan
and Trust Company Of New York; to
secure the first mortgage bonds of the
Shenandoah Valley railroad to the cx-
tent of $4,000 per mile. This mort
gage will also be recorded in the va
rous other counties on the liue of the
road and with ample means which it is
expected will shortly be derived there
by, an early resumption Of work aud
completion of the road is though; to be
reduced 10 certainty.
Mr.. Charles Davies, on Tuesday Of
last week, had very narrow escape.
He was coming from Harper's Ferry TO
Charles,own, and at IIaltown was
standing on the depot platform and at
temped 10 get on the train after it had
starred. His foot slipped and he fell
back upon the track and rolled under
meath the moving car, which passed
over him until the front axel of the rc@r
truck struck him. aud he was tire \
with great violence out between lie
wheels and under the depot platform,
where by drawing himself up he Just
managed to save his feet from being
ampulated. The train was stopped and
those who bad seen the fall rushed back
TO pick mp, as they supposed, the mutt
lated remains. Their surprise may be
imagined when they saw first the bright
ly polished boot come slowly out from
beneath the platform, followed by the
neat but slightly demoralized figure OF
Mr. Davies, TO all appearances an I'M
hurt man. "What were you thinking
of, Mr. Davies, as you were curled up
under the platform trying 10 save your
feet!' Il was thinking of some verses
/ had promised to write in lady's al
bum" The man who is composed
enough to compose under such circum-
stances. surely is in the good graces OF
the .-Chmiesfown Spirit.
Rev. Robt. Douglas Roller, of Yer
don, Hanover county, Va, has accepted
the call TO the Rectorship of Trinity
Protestant Episcopal church, in this
city, to take effect the fourth Sunday in
April (27ih). He paid our city short
visit, and preached on Wednesday
evening, The 18th MISUNDERSTANDING
! SiGtesm1n.
Mondays papers gives the result o!
the celebrated six-days walking match
in New York, Rowell the Englishmau
wins The belt by winding up with 500
miles, Ennis Ats. and Hartman 45O
miles. OLeary. the American, upon
whom most was staked, became sick
during the progress OF the walk and
was obliged to give up.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-03-22
rs Prof. Osbourn's Dancing schoo

nsg- Prof Osbourn's Dancing school
is making the most rapid progress, and
1t certainly must be highly gratifying to
the professor to know that he has been
so successful, and that his efforts have
been so we'll appreciated by his class.
We learn from the Professor that he
proposes to take another class here
about the 18th of April next, and if
there are any wishing to join they can
now give him their names.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-03-22
MEETING OF CONGRESS,

The Forty-sixth Congress of the Uni
ted States met in extra-session in Wash
iugtou on Tuesday last the 18th instant.
And for the first time in nineteen years,
the Democrats have gained control Of
the Legislative branch OF the govern
ment, Both departments-the Senate
and House Of Representatives-beiDg
now controlled by them,
The House of Representatives was
organized by the election of the Hon.
Samuel ]. Randall, of Pennsylvania
who had been nominated by the Demo
cratic caucus the evening beiore-as
Speaker; an act as magnanimous as it
was deserving Of the Democratic party.
Mr.. Randall is ono Of five, who has
been honored with the Speakersbip,
three consecutive times. Mr.. Adams,
Clerk Of the last House, was reelected,
as was also Mr.. Thompson, Sergeant at
Arms, and Mr.. Field, Doorkeeper.
The Republicans nominated and vo-
ted for Gen. Garfield, Of Ohio: and the
Greerbackers voted for Hendricks d.
Wright, Of Pennsylvania, receiving all
their votes, Is in number.
AS the Senate is now Democratic, of
course there will be considerable change
in the various committees Of that body,
and according 10 the programme, 1t will
be seen by the following arrangement
of some of the most important commit
tees, that West Virginia has been hon
ored by the appointment of her Sena-
tors to chairmanships of the same:-
Finance-Senator Bayard, chairman.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS II. 6. Davis
Of West Virginia, chairman.
Foreign Relations-Senator Eaton,
chairman.
Commerce-Senator Gordon, chair
man.
Judiciary-Scnator Thurman, chair
man.
Mines and Mining-Senator Hele-
.fosd of West Virginia, chairman.
Treasury Department Accounts-Sen,
ator Davis of West Virginia, chairman.
Senator Hereford is also on the COM
mi,teo on commerce, and he and Sena-
Tor Davis are on several other important
committees.
The opening of Congress was wit
messed by the most immense crowd OF
spectators that has ever assembled at
the capitol on like occasion.
Speaker Randall said among other
things in his address of acceptance to
the members, 'that the country expects
Of this Congress-nct necessarily at this
scssion-tbat it will wisely and deliber-
ately legislate TO. remove the burdens
that have too long weighed upon the
patriotism aud prosperity OF the people.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-03-22

In Shepherd district, the largest in
Jefferson county, there is but one radi-
cal vote polled. He is, we suppose, a
short of pillar of salt monument. 1t
wouldn't do for some of the ian-tail
democrats we have here to live in that
district They would have none of the
radical stripe to Censor, ~ith.-.Nariins-
burg Statesman.
Madame Patterson, relic. Of Jerome
Bonaparte, King Of Wurtemberg, now
in the ninety sixth year OF her age, has
been lying i'll at her residence in Balti-
mere tor more than month pas, and
the family have little hope Of her re.
eOyery. She is reported 10 have said
years ago .ha. she would live To ono
hundred.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-03-22

II Parties In want Of Buggies, jag
gers, Jump Seats, Iockaways, Phaetoni.
Hacks, etc., would consult their best In
terest By calling on the old and reiistls
Carnage Manufactures, John HoIler, ss
Iartins3urg, W. Va. Mr.. HIS. we'll es-
tablished reputation for fair dealing and
building none but frst-class work should
be an inducement for all in want Of
Pleasure Carriages to call Oh him before
purchasing elsewhere. Prices TO srn
THg TIaEs. Orders promptly filed. and
sArisTAcTIoS GUARANTEED. Repairing
done IT the lowest races possible. Call on
or address JOHN HELLER, No. 90 West
King ST., (near Winchester Piie) MAJ
tinsburg, w. Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-03-22
hgnrrlnggs.

AT the residence Of Mr.. David CaNz.
andafner, near Pcterswlle, Frederick
county, Md, on Wednesday, March
l2ih, 1879, by Rev. NJ. L. Shutor.i, Mr..
S. CRAMER YOUNG 80 Miss MAEY
V. JOHNSON-daughter Of ;ae late
William .Tohnson-both OF Char!es,own.
In North Springfield, Missouri, on
Wednesday, Jan. %, 1879, 10y Rev. l.
T. Condo, Mr., j. l.. HALL AMI Miss
FLORENCE HOLDEN, diugEtcr Of
Mr. Geo. w. Holden. of that city, and
grand daughter of Mr. Alfred OBasnon
of Charlestown.
AT Peach Ill.," Feb. 5ih, 1879, by
Rev. r. i. Shepherd, J. BENZ. FORD
and Miss WILLIE b, daughter Of
Robt. a. CoIS,cn, Esq.-all Of Clarke
county, Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-03-22

By We were informed by gentle.
man living in Augusta county, that he
saved just three hundred dollars by dri-
wing lot OF l96 head of cattle through
from that county to Frederick, Nd,
over what it would have cost him had
he shipped by rail.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-03-22

The IIagerstown Mail states that at
Funkstown, Md, last Saturday night,
Oliver Peyden mounted the horse OF a
young man named Winder, which was
hitched near n church, and rode OH
Winder mounted another horse, started
in pursuit. aud, overlaking Peyden, fired
at him with small pistol, the ball
striking him in the breast and lodging
in his pocket-book. Pcyden then dis
mounted and made his escape.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-03-22

Dg- SUNDAY SCHOOL EXHIBITION
The Sunday School of the NJ. Z. Church
South will give an Exhibition III the
Church on Thursday evening, March
9th, at 7 o'clock. Proceeds for the
benefit Of Library. General admission,
10 cents. Reserved Seats Is cents, or
two for % cents.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-03-22

lE MONEY TO LoAN.-The Potomac
Building Association will offer several
shares of stock for sale on Monday
evening next, the oath instant, at 7
o'clock, at the Register Office
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-03-22

General Brady T. Johnson and j..
Murray Forbes, Esq, of Fauquier coun-
ty, Va, were arrested IN Richmond, on
Friday, and placed under bonds on 4
charge of being about to engage in .
breach Of the peace. The difficulty
originated in angry words between the
two gentlemen in court during the trial
of the case of the Commonwealth against
Gen. Johnson, in which Mr.. Forbes is
assistant counsel on tie part OF The
State.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-03-22
Y NJ. &. A. NOTICE.

The regular Monthly Business Meet
ing of the Association Will be held in
the Hall on Monday evening next, the
oath, at I II o'clock. You are expect
ed to be present
JAMES L. BARNHART, Sec'y.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-03-22

eZg- IL. y. Dcatrick, Martinsburg, has
the celebrated Monogram Boots aud Shoes
for men and boys. Also Shoes for ladies,
misses and chiidren-every pair warrant
cd-;hc best and cheapest goods In tho
market, made By Buck, ienebower d
Nepr
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-03-22

IL Fisher & Fiske can furnish all
kinds Of Sioye.--from eoai oil Stove I'm
to the largest Stoves and furnaces for
Churches and other public buildings. OPP
pOsite Grand Central Hotel, Martinshure,
~ Va
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-03-22

~ \ large assortment Of Ladies'
Cloaks, direct from the manufacturers.
will be sold cheap tor cash by II. n. Dea-
trick, harrisburg.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-03-22

"a GARDEN SEEDS.-A new lot az
Garden Seeds, which are sold eight ps-
pers for twenty-five ccnts-catalogue free
for sale by Il. l.. Magruder-
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-03-22

eT- India Cholagogue, nevcr-failinG
remedy for fever, agne, and other bilious
diseases, sold by K. l.. Magrudcr.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-03-22

TT ii. y. Deatrick, Nartinsburg, has
the largest stock Of Dry Goods, Motions,
Boots, Shoes, Hats and Caps In town.
Bought for cash, he Is prepared TO sell
very cheap for cash.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-03-22

~ A large lot OF Shirts and Drawers.
Also have the celebrated Liberty Shirt,
best Shirt made, for 81. A good Shirt for
rs cts IL. n. Deatrick, Martinsburg.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-03-22
MILL NOTICE.

THE undersigned takes this occasion to
i inform the public that he has leased
the Grist and Saw Mill belonging to the
Heirs OF Z. Davis Shepherd, deed, and
is now prepared 10 do grinding and saw
ing, as we'll rs grinding Plaster, upon
short notice, and upon reasonable terms.
Flour and Meal will be delivered in town
free OF charge. He hopes to receive a
liberal patronage.
WI. T. PETERS.
March %, 1879. 3w