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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1879-10-30
Sound Doctrine by an Able
judge.

WALlnN0ToN, October 20.-.Opinions
were read in the United States Supreme
Court to-day in tho SO called Pacific Rqln
road cases, decisions of which we're simply
announced on the last day of the last term.
The opinion of majority of tho Court,
affirming the constitutionaity of the Thur
man sinking fund net, was delivered by
Chief Justice Waite. Long dissenting
opinions were read by Associate Justices
Strong, Bradley md Fiold.
In discussing the case of tho Central
Pacific Company of California, Justice
Field maintained that tho Thurman aot is on
unconstitutional invasion Of the sovereign
rights of the State of California, nasmuch
as it assumes illegal control over State
corporation, and takes from tho State all the
latter's authority over company of its own
creation. Justice Fiold's opinion concludes
as follows:
81 am entirely at loss to find where au-.
thority on the part of the United States
to interfere with the State in this respect
and take such control from it is to bo found,
except in tho theories Of those who regard
tho general government as the oil control-
ing power Of tho nation, to which States,
even in local matters, must bend. l can
not assent to any such theories. The
government created by the constitution left
to the States the control of the local mat
ters, and it never entered into the conccp--
ton of it's trainers that under it creations of
States could be taken by it from their con.
troll, and they left powcrless and hel pless in
tho matter. Tho doctrines announced iu
tho opinion Of the majority of the court go
further than any doctrines heretofore nd.,
vanecd, and any even thought possible in
tho history of the country, to destroy tho
independence of tho States and establish
their hcplessncss, oven in matters of local
concern, as against tho will of Congress.
Ho must bo dull, indeed, who does not SEQ
that under tho legislation and tho course
Of decisions Of ]ato years our government
is fast drifting from its ancient moorings,
from the systom established by our fathers,
into vast centralized and consolidated
government"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1879-10-30
DIR. g. McLANE'S
PILLS

are not recommended as remedy "for all
the ills that flesh is heir to-" but in affections
Of the liver, and in all Bilious Complaints,
Dyspepsia and Sick Headache, or diseases of
that character, they stand without rival.
AGUE AND FEVER.
Nobetter cathartic can be used preparatory
to, or after taking Quininc.
AS simple purgativc they uncqualcd.
BEWARE OF INVITATIONS.
The genuine are never sugar coated.
Each box las a red wax seal on the lid with
the impression DR.. McLANE's LIVER PILLS.
Each wrapper bears the signatures Of c.
McLANE and FLEMING BROS.
Insist upon having the genuine DR.. c. Nc
LANES LIVER PILLS. prepared by Fleming
Bros, of Pittsburgh, Pa, the market being
full Of limitations Of the name AIcLCIne,
spelled differently but same pronunciation.
ProfSS fSSSiOnal Cards.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-09-13
Harriagf5.

At the residence of Mr.. VIM Fletcher
X carney, on the 10th OF September, by
Rev. A. A. P. Neel, Mr.. JAMES VIM.
RINGER TO Miss KATE HORN, both
of this county.
>On the 9th of August, 1879, in
Moorefeld, by Rev. Geo. w. White,
Mr.. EDGAR DAVIS Of Mineral cOun-
ty, w. VAT Miss VIRGINIA, daugh-
ter of Hanson Maslin, Esq, of that
place.
August 26th, 1879, on the bridge at
Harper's Ferry, by Rev. J. A. McFaden,
JOHN Is. HUNTER, to Miss ANNIE
V. OFT, both Of Augusta county, Va.
At st. Timothy's Church, Cations
vile, Md, Sep. %, 1879, by Rev. 7.
w. Puurett, assisted by Rev. Vim. +.
Brand, 4. II. Ii. RANSOM formerly Of
Charlestown, to LUCY, daughter Of
the late Judge Glenn.
At the brides residence, In Martins
burg, Sep. ID, 1879, by the Rev, o. C..
Beall, Mr.. JAS. II. STRIKER, of Win
chester, Va, to Miss ROSA HOUT, OF
Martinsburg.
On the Sd of Sep, at the parsonage
of the NJ. L. Church, by Rev. J. Edwin
Amos, NAPOLEON II. SNYDER to
KATE L. STAHL, both Of Martins
burg.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-09-13

number of Professors in attendance at
the Institute, and wondered if all the
teachers were professors. The title was
soon offered us, but we declined. Sat
urday mornings work, however, pat an
end to nearly all the professors. Alter
the minutes of the preceding day had
beer read, one Of the teachers moved
that the title of Prof. be dropped from
the minutes, whenever said title occur
red. Some one requested that the title
be retained before Prof Lowrys name,
he really being entitled TO it,as he occu-
pied a chair in the State University.
The motion was so amended and as
amended was carried by unanimous
vote. This action is refreshing at this
time when every rope oaHcer, horse
jocky, or dancing master lays claim TO
the title of Prot. The public schools in
this county are conducted on an aver
age Of five months in the year; some
running down SO low as three months
and others as high as eight. Wages are
low, generally speaking, and consequent
grade Of teachers employed, SO have
been told by those protesting to know.
We would like to speak of farmers
and farming out here, and of some 9th
er matters, but as our letter is already a
lengthy one, we defer that for future
time. Hoping you will correct mistakes
wherever they occur, we subscribe,
Yours, most respectfully,
J. u. II.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-09-13
SuEN. VAL. r. Il.

SHENANDOAH VALLEY RAILROAD
Hon. VIM. Mines, President Of the
Shenandoah Valley Railroad, calls our
attention to a mis- statement III the last
N1RGrNIAN in reference to the terms OF
the Page subscription, and what Is ex-
pccted of the county. lie says: 81
note in your remarks on the 5. '. K
Il. Co, that you say the Company is
asking Page county for her 100000
of bonds for the purpose OF buying iron
to put down after the road is graded
through the county. Such is not the
fact. We DO not intend to ask the
county for any bonds except on com
pictrd road, and as the road is finished
ready for the locomotives. We then
want the bonds. | do not see how
anything could be more fair than that.
The terms of the subscription on our
books are-"the bonds to be given as
the work progresses through the
county" We propose to do better 10y
the county than this, only asking for
the proportion of the bonds as the
road is comp'efsd through the county.
We certainly agree with Mr.. Mines
that the proposition made by the COM
pany is fair, and we think further that
the county should promptly comply
with its part of the contract If our
Page county friends will think for mo-
ment of the vast mineral wealth that lies
dead within the limits OF the county, and
that the interests most directly bearing
upon their development are now about
TO assume unusual prominence and
activity. they can readily understand
how important it is TO them to have
access by rail 10 these hidden and
buried treasures. y railroad through
that county, communicating directly
with the outer business world, would
double the taxable resources Of the
county within the Ecxt FIVE years.
Capital is waiting and ready to take
OF Just such property as exists in Page,
aud with completed railroad for It's
accommodation, the minerals there will
feel its reviviug and utilizing power
Stauniou Pirgi"ian.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-09-13
C1yEYIGyICSTED.

Mr.. Editor-At the request Of more
than three UurthS Of the citizens OF Zoar,
l ask your permission, through the col
lums 0! your paper, TO enter their sol
emn protest against the proceedings OF
the Board of Education OF Shepherd
Township, last Saturday.
Bv the action Of the Legislature few
wears since, a law enabling the people
of a sub-district to select their own
teacher, by trustee OF their own cleo
tor, was repealed, and tha; power PIac-
ed in the hands Of the Board OF kduca-
ton. This WAS certainly a step back
wards; as right that the people were
Justly entitled to, YVES taken from them,
and placed in the hands OF five men, who
might at any time, trade with each 9th
er, and thus select teachers to suit them
selves, regardless OF the will OF She peo-
ple. We did not, however, anticipate
that we were SO soon to reap the bitter
fruits Of this experiment. No sooner
was the law in operation, than the pow
er Of the selection of teacher Tell INTO
the hands OF man, in whose appoint
ment as a trustee the people were not
consulted, and to whom they had strong
and serious objections. For two years,
he kent teacher there, TO the strong
DISGUST and aversion OF the almost entire
patronage Of the school. For two years,
the people, patient and law abiding, de
Il. ~
tunity to remedy the outrage. In the
meantime, another change was made IN
the law, and the election Of the 9th OF
August last took place. That appeared
the time for action, and the people ac-
cordngly acted. They voted almost
unanimously against the man who suS-
tanned this teacher. He received but
seven votes in the whole sub district.
But that portion of Shepherdstown To-
Gated in Shepherd township, gave him
a small majority. Still we thought we
had Glance We could not believe
that the commissioners OF Shepherds
town would thrust upon US teacher
we had so cmphatically repudiaied; al
though it was rumored that some OF the
commissioners had pledged themselves
TO act.
This rumor inspired us to use every
cxertion to prevent so dreadful con
summation. A petition was gotten up
signed by thirty-two persons sending to
the scho0l-whlch thirty-two embraced
the entire number entitled to send, with
the exception Of five or six), and also
represented pupiIage OF sixty five
children.
With this petition we appealed to the
Board. We asked simply justice. Al,
though we lad our choice, we assured
them we would he satisfied with any
teacher of their selection, provided the
one we had endured for the last two
wears, was not again inflicted upon us.
| All was of no avail, and now our only
remedy is to keep our children at home,
or send them to other schools, until the
people and the Legislature will afford
us the redress we have right 10 de
mand.
Meanwhile, our heartfelt thanks and
gratitude are due 10 MesSrs. Daniel w.
and Mathew Hendricks, for the noble,
firm and manly stand, they took in the
Board, in defence OF popular rights, and
they are here accordingly rendered
TIE VOICE OF THE PEOPLE OF ZoAR.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-09-13

prevent her from abducting the
children.
Mrs. Sprague's friends say that she
was in constant fear of some sudden
outbreak, hen neither her own lie
nor the lives Of her children would be
safe from the ungoyernable anger OF
the husband and father. The children
are four in number, Willie, aged thir-
teen; Ethel, aged nine; Kate, aged five;
and Portia, aged four. Willie remains
with his father. The three little girls
Mrs. Sprague took with her. Gov.
Sprague will undoubtedly exhaust
every means to discover the where
abouls of the children, and will as GER
tainly use every legal effort to recover
them. A suit for separation, brought
by either husband or wife, will prooa-
Div he at once instituted to settle the
reht to the coutrol of the children.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-09-13
UEatbs.

In Martiusburg, August Goth, Mr..
THEODORE SHIELDKAMP, aged
&c years, 8 months and 4 days.
In Martinsburg, Aug. 2Gth, after .
lingering illness, WILLIE TAMIL,
only son of Baily S. and Mollie Hedges
formerly of Martinsburg, but now OF
Fort Wayne, Indiana, aged 9 years and
months.
In Martinsburg, Aug. 10th, 1879,
CORA BELL, infant daughter of Phil
ip II. and Sarah z. Smith, aged , years
10 months and 10 days.
At Arden, in Berkeley county, on
Tuesday, Aug. 10Th, 1879, Mrs. !SA-
BELLA CHENOWITH, relict of the
late John Chenowith, aged SO years.
At Peotone, H., of consumption,
Sept. l, 70, WILLIE ROBINSON,
wife of Col. II. G. Robnson,in the Saith
year of her age, formerly Of Martins,
burg.
Suddenly, in Martinsburg, on Tues
day last, Of Congestion of the Brain,
Mrs. SARAH HUGHES, wife Of Black
burn Hughes, Esq, in the 10th year Of
her age.
At her residence near Kearneysville,
on Sunday afternoon last, the 18th OF
September, 1879, at 4 o'clock, Mrs.
MARY HART PENDLETON, be-
loved wife OF Mr.. Benjamin S. Pendle-
ton, aged 80 years.
Near Bunker Hill, Berkeley county,
on Che 29th day July, 1879, HELENA
G. WRIGHT, beloved wife of Madison
J. Wright, in the 25th Year OF her age.
Her end was peace.
At his residence, three miles north OF
Martinsburg, Mr.. S. ELLIOTT TABB,
in the 10Th year Of his age.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-09-13

Colonel Mosby had "good old talk
with Grant in Hong Kong, and writes
to friend in Washington that all this
talk about Grants not desiring or not
accepting the possible Presidential nom n,
ination is poppy cock. Grant Will
''run," Mosby predicts, and he thinks
he will be elected by an overwhelming
majority.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-09-13

The murderers Of the Chisholm fam
lily in Kemper county, Miss, are now
under trial. The prosecution will lie
condu ctcd by the district attorney, T.
S. Ford, assisted by Hon. Stewart L.
Woodford, of New York. ex- Attorney
General Morris, of Vicksburg, and
ex-Chancellor Ware, Of Jackson Miss.
One of the indicted parties has died
since the Indictment. There are three
others to lie tried, named Gully. Mr..
Chisholm Republican, aid the nur-
der was for political canse. His love
~ daughter was shot and killed while
trying to protect her father.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-09-13
NOTICE.
APPLICATION FOR THE SALE
OF LIBERTY GROVE SCHOOL
HOUSE.
STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA,
Ii

STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA,
BERKELEY COUNTY:
THIS day came Joseph We;shans, Eman-
1 uel Staley, Daniel >. Rentch, flames
ID. FayInan and j. +. Koontz, Trustees Of
the Reformed Church of Shcpherdstown,
and by leave of the Court fled their petit
ton for n sale of Real Estate belonging to
said Church, which said Real Estate il
situated in Berkeley county, and known
rs Liberty Grove School House. Where
upon it is ordered by the Court that an
order Of publication stating the filing Of
said petition aud the object thereof, shall
be posted on the Court House door of this
county, aud at some conspicuous place on
the premises, and also that the same be
published for four successive weeks IN the
Shephcrdstown Register, it being sugges-
ted to the Court that the members of the
congregation Of said Church reside IN or
near said town.
July Eth, 1879.
True Copy-Teste.
5. IL. MARTIN, Clerk.
Sept G, 1879. 4w
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SCHOOL BOOKS i!
SCHOOL BOOKS!

HAVING not been able to dispose Of my
Ii entire stock Of goods, | take this meth
od to inform my patrons, friends, and the
general public, that intend continuing
business, and will keep hereafter a full
line Of School Books, Copy Books, States,
Pencils, Pens, Inks, and general school
Material, Stationery, and Miscellaneous
Books. The School Books will be sold ut
the prices fixed by the Legislature, FOR
TIE CASH. This is the platform that /
intend doing business or in the future,
having tried the credit system to my sor-
row and the loss of money. Thankful for
the liberal patronage extended TO me In
the past, and soliciting the same i'm the
future, ain yours with respect,
JAMES T.. BARNHART.
Intending TO make some changes in my
business, ] will sell my stock Of Toys,
Games, Dolls and Notions, for cost and
less than cost. Now is the time for bar
gains-call and see.
JAMES L. BARNHART.
Sept. 6, 1879. II
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-09-13
QUARTERLY MEETING.

QUARTERLY MEETING.
The Third Quarterly Meeting Of the
NJ. +. Church in this place will be held
Sept. 18th aud 18th. The Presiding
Elder, Rev. L. r. Waterman, will be
present, hold the Quarterly Conference
in the Shepherdstown Church Saturday,
18th, at 3 p. ~, and preach at 7 l2
the same evening. On Sunday he ser
vices will be held at Mt. Wesley. Love
Feast at 9 aud preaching at 10 ! 2 a. NJ.
ID. G.. MILLER, Pastor.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-09-13

The Louisville Conrier-JOunGI re-
marks that Prof. Conkling says that it
was the greatest effort of his life" to
keep from demolishing Sprague with
his umbrella when that person called
him son CT a something or other.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-09-13
REFORMED CHURCH.

Rev. J. G. Bowman, PASTOR.
Services tomorrow at kerneysyille at
10 IL \. NJ.
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U S EFU l. OOK S!

DAINTERS' MANUAL; 4 COMPLETE
L PRACTICAL GUIDE to all branches
Of Painting, &C., 80 cts. Book of Alpha
bets, for Painters Draughtsmen, &C., 80
cts. Book Of Scrolls and Ornaments, 81.
Watchmakers' and jewelers. Manual soc.
Soapmakers' Manual, - cts. Carpenters
Manual, Practical Guide 10 all opera
tons Of the Trade, Illustrated, price soc.
Webster's Practical Letter Writer, price
30 cts. Any of the above sent on receipt
of price, postpaid. Address
ALFRED WARREN,
No. PIG Central Ave-, Cincinnati, o.
Sept. q 4w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-09-13

NJ. e. CHURCH SOUTH.
Rev. J. L. SIIPLEY, PAsTOR.
Services tomorrow in Shepherdstown
at 10 - A. NJ. Liberty Grove 3 L. NJ.
Shepherdstown l-2 L. NJ.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-09-13

ASBURY NJ. E. CHURCH, COLD.
REV. Ii. X. EBERT, PASTOR.
Services tomorrow, Sunday, Sbep-
herdstown, IL a. NJ and 8 =. NJ. Sac
rament the lst Sunday in every II onth
mill further notice
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-09-13

LUTHERAN CHURCH.
REV. ID. NJ. MosER, PASTOR.
Services tomorrow at Unlonyllle at
10 II o'clock. Shepherdstown 7 -.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-09-13

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
REV. j. A. ARMSTRONG, PASTOR.
Preaching in Shepherdstown tomor
row at 10 II \. N.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-09-13

NJ. +. CHURCH.
REv. u. q. MILLER, PASTOR.
Services at Mt. Wesley to morrow at
10 2 a. VI.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-09-13
N @ T | G. E.

I WOULD respectfully call the attention
i Of Farmers 10 the WILLOUGlIBl
GRAIN DRILL, for which am Agent
ut DullcldS. This Drill stands at the head
of the best Drills used in this county,
which can be substantiatcd by many of
our best farmers.
A. G. DRAWBAUGH.
Dulllelds, Aug. l6. IT
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-09-13

No. 17e, on South side Of Washington
street, running back to Church alley, and
adjoining the property Of John crisweIl
aud Solomon Miller, aud now occupied by
Vim. u. Miller. improvements, Dwell
LING HOUSE, Shop, Stable, Shed, aud
other Buildings.
, 1879-02-01
A DISCREPANCY.


INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Jan. 8i.-For sono dars
past Il has been known In banking crccs that
an alleged discrepancy has been foun.l In the IT,
couuts Of James N. N!ehoi, Teller Of the Indi-
anu National Bank. To-day officers Of tho baak
stated that an examination Of tho nccoun,a hatl
shown shortage Of nearly $1,000, but they
hoped that q satisfactory explanation and nd
iustment would yet be tnado. Mr. Ntchnl Il
sor-tn-lAw Of George Touscy, who las been
President Of the bank siucs It's Organization I'M
III lately, whca ta gave place to Mt. William
Couglilen. Tho attorneys Of N!Chol claim TINT
m investigation Of tls accounts, mnde by tho new
differs aided by Mr. Nichol, revealed discrepancy
Of sofnc hundreds OF dollars, but that this had
been reduced 10 1854. Mr.. Michel found that
hts desk had been Taken away from him, and ,o
Was regarded With suspicion, whcrcupon he left
the bank, the cnsh and boo1s balancing the day
ho left. Thrca days afterwards he received
word from the officers Of the bauk TINT there
WAS between $1,000 and &7,ooo Of deficit. For
t4is discrepancy. which he clalms occurred after
he left the bank, 10 declines 10 bo heid respoE-
stblc. 1Io Il still willing, wtcu he rocovrrs, to
aid the bank IN fixing tie old dihrrcpancles, but
Will not recognize any discovered after Ais With
draWal. Thus the matter stands.
, 1879-02-01


ut 10:13 last evening, William HlEt, 40 years
Of age. rcf'tling at No. IS: West Warrington
street, committed suicide by taking .u overdose
of hJdratc Of ch1oral. Drs. Cooke anil Bridges
we're called iu. but theJ were poveriess to aid
him, nn1 Ae died snou after their arstyul. De
ceaAed wa married man. md left vile, and
aon ~ vtars Of age. The family and relatives
were 10th to 0lFo any Information regarding tt.s
causes which led 10 the net.
bernhard baum, proprietor Of the Wabash
Ascnue PAVILION. nants 10 hare Ittt1p sep.a.
tion ol' his DHn account. R,mc time syo It will
i,e rendered thai c brought charges against tic
Kcr. y. F. Crafts for defamation Of character,
grFgat'on nh" lad lCaAed ptecc OF property TO
Mr. Balm Tor concert aaIoon purposes. Recent
~ whcu tl'e case vas brought to the attention
ot the Hranl Jury, they ignored II, md
Gysnscd = decided unwiitagness to find an IN
nlEt'nent uyal;.st the ricrgymaa. Sfs. Baum
sa7s t'iat Two lnrmtcrs or the Grand JURY have
stncc called UPON hin several lines, nnI have
t,,s M t"rn'sf a;tIon was rsr1,,BIdcrcd and trf,n
b'll ipunti. The ntaUunt war nut ttutsu. It va,
to hc deposited at McDunall's '.Stofe, u
hnd II 10 iai:ictmcnt waa toun,1 tho n,oney
ras 70, be refunded. Tile second
nna1a told Nr. hautn That charge.
hat been preferred ngajn.i }2Iy from. tin,
couhtFy. tut that shu understood her husucss
And spsnt hcr money 10 treEcut m Indictment.
ouch things, Ito represented, wcre Qulse caatly
inana9ru. ntIti tie case generally waut in tho
direction that tho tnost money was offered,
Mr. baum madc an ct1ors IL catch both tnr1l,
nut f!ey mr.s: tno wAsy. n,nl avoided him. liz
offers to furnish the natNc4 OF The men to tlo
uiackmA!I