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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-02-15
THE RIGHT OF CONSTRUCTING.

While we published with great pleas
ure Hon. B. F. Martins letter of pro-
test against the Legislature requesting
the Representatives and instructing our
Senators in Congress to vote for the bill
authorizing The general governments en-,
aorstment of the Southern Pacific rail-
road bonds, yet we do not wish to be
understood as endorsing all his objec-
tons.
First. 1t is the legitimate right of a
legislature to instruct, for its members
are from among the people; they are
supposed to know better the wishes OF
, the people. 1t also acts as regulator
upon individual motives, and therefore
exercises a very proper restraint upon
the representative who might be dis
posed to abuse his trust or misrepresent
The sentiment of his constituents. There
is-as possibly was the case in this IN
stance-a chance OF a lack Of correct
understanding of the details OF a bill
before Congress, which renders it Diff
cult 10 give proper instructions, but the
principle and power for a legislature to
instruct, in our opinion, is eminenlly
proper and right.
Secoud. If proper, full and satisfacto-
ny indemnity could be given, so as to
protect the general government against
loss, we cannot see why the government
Tor people's) endorsement could not be
loaned-there is precedent for it-and
the building Of the road would add val
ne to the government Tor peoples land.
We are opposed to grai"ifouS subsidies
it is Legislative venality, usurpation,
and a transportation of the peoples
property.
Third. We regard the construction of
the Southern Pacific road as involving
greater considerations than local inter-
est or party dogma's
Fourth. We, however. approve Dir.
Martins views as to the great necessity
of legislative retrercbment, and hope,
upon the accession of the democratic
party to supreme power in 1880, that
we may have some practical demonstra-
ton of i. by a bill being passed at the
next Congress to reduce the incoming
Presidents, and other officials, includ-
ing representative, diplomatic, army and
navy, salaries.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-02-15
Our Tenure Of Life

Depends in great measure upon regard
for or neglect of the laws of health. III
we violate them we cannot expect 10
"make old bones" But that the span OF
existence allotted to naturally delicate
constitution, or one which has been shak-
en- by disease may be materially lengthen-
ed. is fact of which we have daily proof:
The vivifying and restorative influence Of
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters upon fail
ing physique affords striking illustra-
ton of the power of judielous medication
TO strengthen the hold on life. Restored
digestion, complete assimilation, renew
ed appetite, sound repose, these are among
the benefits conferred upon debiiitated by
that supreme renovant. With eircula-
ton enriched, frame invigorated, and
nervous system tranquilized, the invalid,
after course of the Bitters, feels that his
lifc-tenure is no longer the precarious
thing that it was-that he may yet enjoy
a green old age"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-02-15
l good MiIch Cow,
which will be fresh By day of sale;
| good Heifer,

which will be fresh by day Of sale;
3 good Brood Sows, with Pigs by their
side; Shoats, 3 good Barsbear Flows,
two-horse and three-horsc Plow, dou-
bic shovel Plow, 2 single shovel Plows;
Saddle, Side Saddle, 2 Blind Brides,
Hand Wagon, Digging Iron, ! steel
bladed Shovel, MattOcks, Picks, Garden
Hoes, Garden Rakes, Maui and Wedges,
lot Of Lumber, good Stand Of Bees, l
good Grind Stone, good Skill, Cross
Cut Saw, lot OF Carpenter Tools, about
2 bushels Of Salt also Household and Kit
chen Furniture, consisting Of l Bureau,
j Safe, Bedsteads, faliing-leaf Table,
2 sets of Chairs, template Stoves, a lot
of Tubs and Barrels, and many other ar
ticles.
TERMS-A credit Of Six months will
be given OH all sums Of $40 and upwards.
the purchaser giving note and approved
security, bearing interest from date, bu.
il paid promptly when due the interest
will be RENTED; sums under SO cash.
70 property removed until terms are
complied with. Sale to commence at 10
O'Clock A. NJ.
JOHN w. DlMITCHELL. =
Geo. McGlincy, Auct.
Feb. 10, 1879. ~
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-02-15

@- WELL SABA writer in the
last Martinsburg Independent, from Ar
den Township, Berkeley county, sign
ing himself Sitting Bull" says:-
We are not the great / AN of any
party, nor have we been commissioned
TO blow the trumpet TO warn the people,
but we will say to our delegates from
this county, that if they vote for all the
bills introduced this year in the legisla
ture, they had better prepare for the
wrath that is 10 come. One OF them is
the bill to increase the State school tax
from ten to twenty cents on the hun
dred dollars. We are in favor of giving
every child in the State good common
school education, but we are not in IA
vor of robbing the people TO accomplish
that end, or TO give all college educa-
ton. Our opinion of education is simp-
" this: That where Nature has failed
to supply an individual with sufficient
amour: of brains, education never will.
You may educate hog, and he will re-
main hog still, and You may educate
a fool, and ten chances 10 one if you
don't make him bigger fool. We have
seen college 'pimps, both male and fe-
male, who thought that the ground
wasn't good enough for them 10 walk
upon, and could not show the common
courtesies OF life to the man who holds
the pillow. When they leave the college
they conclude that they have been cal
Leo by Divine Providence to preach the
gospel, or that they know more law
than Blackstone ever thought Of They
know nothing about baildiDg cabins or
how to kill deer They are not ft for
hunters or counsellors.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-02-15

r@ BRIEFS, &c.-Mr. G. T. Hodges
has removed bis Grocery store to the
store room of Mr.. Abraham Harris, on
the corner East of the Eutler Hotel.
Text meeting in the NJ. E. Church
South OIL Sunday evening, February l6,
at IL o'clock. Subject, mime words
pointing out one way" You are invited.
Bring your Bible.
1t will soon be time for Council cali
didates again.
Old-time sugar-house molasses, 40c
per gallon, at Jno. G. Unseld's.
1t is rule of our City Council, who
serve without pay, TO impose fine OF
fifty cents upon absent members who
can give no excuse.
Prof. Clarence Shepherd, of Freder-
lex, formerly of this town, was called
here suddenly last week by sickness of
his sister, Miss Serena Shepherd, who
is now lying quite i'll.
The Legislature is reminded that the
people don't want any increase OF taxes.
The wife of Basil Avis, Esq, Of
Harper's Ferry, died quite suddenly
about week ago, OF rheumatism OF the
heart.
The Legislature refuses 10 pass dog
tax. Stop raising sheep.
The county roads are said to be in
terrible condition.
We congratulate the citizens of West
Virginia on the way and manner our
Representatives in the Legislature have
disposed of the Virginia Certificates"
If Tilden really made 100000 out
of the Elevated Railway scheme he can
very well afford to tap fresh barrel in
1880.
The Grafton Eagie says: "Dan. Lu-
Cas-, of Jefferson, woulo make splendid
candidate for Governor"
Judge ]. J. Jackson, at Wheeling,
on Friday of last week, adjourned the
U. S. District Court, to meet again at
Clarksburg on the first OF March.
Services and a congregational meet
ing in the Lutheran Church of this town
on Sunday morning, Feb. %.
The Supreme Court of this State will
meet at Wheeling Oh the 9Th OF March.
We learn that Mr.. Wenner, of Der
lin, Md, will open a new Grocery store
in this place, in the spring.
The old factory, belonging to the Sta
ley estate, i'll this town, has been torn
down, and we learn that large build
ing is to be erected in lis place, suitable
for any purpose that it may be needed
for.
The Union Bible Class will meet in
the Reformed Church, on Tuesday
night, at o'clock,
Hon. G. 4. Butler keeps his eyes ont
for the agricultural interests, and is
good safe legislator, So says the Par
kersburg Sentinel.
r. L. Magruder, Druggist, calls spe-
cial attention to his lately received stock
of fine Tobacco's and Cigars.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-02-15

SENATOR &. L. BUTLER.-There seems
to be an evident disposition on the part
of some OF the papers in this district to
make little mention of the services OF
Mr. Butler in the State Senate. We
can assure his constituency, however,
that he is by no means an idle servant,
and although he does not seek opportu-
nifty to spout his sentiments, he is an
uuiiring worker and is 10 the front al
ways in all Legislation. directly bearing
upon the best interests OF his constituent
cy.-Mrtinsburg Statesman.
Mr.. Butler was the only Senator who
voted against resembling the joint reso-
luton of the legislature ''instructing
Senators" and requesting Represents
tives" in Congress TO vote for the lex
as aud Pacific Railroad Subsidy Bill.
Mr. b. rests under the imputalion OF
obduracy. Press.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-02-15
FREE SCHOOL SYSTEM.

We believe i'll progress, and III all
systems that tend to make men wiser,
yirtuous and industrious. We, however,
have some doubts as to the "Free School
System" producing these results. 1t
was said by one of the old philosophers
that "a little learning was dangerous
thing" The statistics of the peniten-
tiariss deyelope the fact that large per
cent Of the inmates are of that class
who can read and write. 1t is not, how
ever, upon this point that We mainly
object to a free school law, and espe-
cially to such an one as we have i'll this
State, where State levy is made and it
goes into general fund 10 be distribu-
ted prorato all over the State. This is
manifes,ly unjust to counties where
property is assessed high, and the great
disparity in the assessed value OF lands
in this State renders such law very
Objectionable upon grounds OF common
Justice. There can be no more propri-
ETY. in compelling Mr.. A to pay taxes to
educate Mr.. C's child, than there would
be to force him to pay tax to feed and
clo,he it. We think it shows great
want of manhood and manly independ-
snce in one man or set of men to desire
TO tax others TO do that which he or
they ought to expect themselves to DO.
The tendency Of most philanthropic or
humane laws are to beget spirit OF de-
pendency, dwarf self-refance and the
due exercise of that energy of character
which tends to elevate and ennoble
mankind. The poor have our sympathy
and help, but we are not disposed to
enact laws to encourage idleness or to
weaken The necessity for putting forth
effort for TO accomplish those things
which individually it is every mans duty
10 do.
In word, we are in favor OF every
county expendipg her free school fund
within her own county, and not to place
it in u general fund 10 be distributed all
over the State.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-02-15
The Literary Entertainment.

The Parthenian and Ciceronian Lit
erary Societies of Shepherd College
gave their annual entertainment on Fri
day night last in the NJ. E. Church,
which was kindly loaned them fer that
purpose, as there was no room in the
College building sufficiently large to &C
commodate the audience.
The evening was pleasant one, and
the audience was very large one.
The following is the programme of
PRAYER.
MUSIC.
DECLARATIONS.
Surrender of Grenada,
II. Lee Hout, w. Va.
Eulogy on Lafayette,
S. II. Sanders, S. G.
MUSIC.
REGULATIONS.
Address 10 the Potomac,
Augusta F. Lemen, W. Va
The American Forest Girl,
Ida E. Folk, w. Va.
MUSIC.
CREATIONS.
Men OF Thought,
Jacob F. Engle, w. Va.
Earth's Battle Fields,
Edward L. Folk, w. Va.
MUSIC.
ESSAYS.
Old Clothes,
Alice H. Smooth, w. Va.
Life ia not all Sunshine,
Ida NJ. Osbourn, w. Va.
MUSIC.
DISPUTATION.
QuEsrIoN-"Has novel reading moral
tendency?"
Affirmative. Henry Bowers, W. Va.
Florence b. Hunrickhouse,
w. Va.
Miss Smooth was unable TO be pres
ent on account of illness, and Miss
Humrickhouse read her essay. Mr..
Bowers was also confined to his room
by sickness, and Mr.. Folk read his MS.
which had been prepared on the affirm
alive side of the question. The music
was furnished by Criswelrs Cornet
Band. The pieces were all well rem
dered, and the young ladies and gentle
men did themselves much credit.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-02-15
% CORPORATION ExrENsIoN.-Se'

sS CORPORATION ExTENsIoN.-Sev-
eral wears ago, we understand that a
survey was made for the purpose Of ex-
tending the corporate limits of our
town, and about one year ago we called
the attention of our authorities to the
advantages TO our town if the limits
of the same were extended. We also
showed the mode of procedure, how the
same could be accomplished according
to the law governing such cases, which
is very plain. We hope that our city
fathers will lay this matter before the
people, and proceed to act in the mat
ter at an early Gay.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-02-15

THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY RAILROAD.
1t is understood that an arrangement
has been effected by which the proposed
extension of the Shenandoah Valley
Railroad, from Shepherdstown, w. Va,
to Bedington, on the Marlinsburg aud
Potomac Railroad, six mil 5 from Mar
,insburg, is to be completed within the
next few weeks. The task of building
this link, it is understood, is assumed
by the Cumberland Valley Railroad
Operating the Marlinsburg and Poto-
mac ROAD, and one Of the terms of the
arrangement is the prosecution OF work
on the southern end of the Shenandoah
Valley line through Clarke, Page and
Warren counties, Virginia, 10 Luray by
the middle of next June. The Shenan,
doah Valley line has been completed
from Shepherdslown, w. Va, TO Clarke
county, Va, for some time, aud the
southern end of the line is being built
as rapidly as possible. The road eros
SEES the Baltimore and Ohio at Duffields,
w. Va, land again at Charles,own (Val-
ley Branch), and an application was
made to the Baltimore and Ohio Com
pany for cars for the transportation Of
freight between Dufields and Snep-
herdstown, to be operated by the con-
tractors of the Shenandoah Valley Road,
but no arrangement was perfected. Sew
eral propositions in connection with the
road were under discussion. One was
to bridge the Potomac at Shepherds
town, and extend the line 10 llagers-
town. Another was 10 continue the
line to Bedington, and a third TO run
direct from Charlestown to Martinsburg.
Pending the consideration of the latter
two, Jefferson county withheld its sub
scription of 100000 in bonds until a
route was decided on. In connection
with The proposition 10 run from
Charlestown TO Martinsburg, an obsta'
Gle was met with in the conflict OF Ger
tain interests in Berkeley county against
the issue of similar amount OF bonds
voted by the legislature, and the ques-
ton was referred to the county courts.
Now that the Bedington route is deci-
ded upon, the Jefferson bonds will he
forthcoming, and, with the probable as
sistauce of the Cumberland Valley Com
pany, the Shenandoah Road will doubt
less be pushed to completion.-Bah'-
more american.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-02-15
Dfatbs.

At Wytheville, Wythe county, Va,
on The Sd day of Feb, 1879, suddenly
of hemorrhage of the lungs, Mrs. CAR
OLINE NJ. BUCKLEY, aged 60 years,
mother Of Mr.. Thos. w. Buckley, for
merly of this county.
In Martirsburg, on Wednesday even
ing Feb. 9Th, of typhoid fever, NJ. +.
WILLIAMS youngest SON Of DR.. Z. c.
and Sally c. Williams, aged % years 5
months and % days.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-02-15

~ THE EcIlpsE.-Not of the Sun
or of the Moon, but the celebrated
ECLIPSE Engine recently put up in the
mill of Mr.. John II. Duke of this place,
by Messrs Frick & Co., of Waynesbo-
70, Pa, is now in fnll operation, and
works charmingly. Dir. Duke is exceed
ingly we'll pleased with it and says it full
ly comes up to all requirements, and
that he will now be able to serve his
customers in the most prompt manner
and upon the most reasonable terms.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-02-15

NORMAL Schools FOR CoLoRED PEo-
Plea bill is now pending before the
House of Delegates, to provide Nor
NAL School for the benefit of colored
teachers. A motion TO reject was en-
tered on the first reading, and, after ex-
tended discussion, was defeated. The
Normal School feature seems to have
become prominent part Of the educa-
tional system of the State. Whether
effective or not, it is retained tor the
education of teachers in this State. We
have schools for colorcd children, and
colored teachers for colored schools.
Hence the propricty of a school tor the
education of colored teachers.
Mr.. Bradford, of Barbour, leads the
opposition to the bill. He says, "the
colored people have school (Storer
College, at Harper's Ferry. Let them
go there"
lie forgets, or has not been advised
of the fact, that Storer College is sec
tartan institution. For that reason a
grave objection would be raised against
making it part of the school system OF
the State.
Wade Hampton has said that the
way to make the colored voter an in
telligent voter is to educate him.
Hampton ought to be pretty good
Bourbon authority In this State, the
effort is being made to educate colored
Children Some education of The people
who are TO teach them would seem to
he requisite. We know there is strenu-
GUS opposition 10 the whole plan OF
Normal Schools. Nevertheless they are
here, and here they will remain. That
being true, all classes of teachers ought
to have an equal chance at them. The
colored teacher must stand his examlDa-
ton, Just MS the white teacher. If the
Normal School system is benefit, why
not allow the colored teachers to par,
take of it 10y giving him a Normal
School of his own?
The colored people of Charleston, we
believe, inaugurated this movement in
favor of the Normal school education
for their teachers. Some of them talk
of it in a way that shows them to have
an understanding of the matter fully as
intelligent as that which pervades some
section Of the Legislature. They have
at least secured for the agitation of the
question, and lis serious considerations.
That done, great deal has been done.
They will get their school in time
Charleston Courier.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-02-15
HT CoMMENpABLE REPRESENTATIVE

pg CoMMENpABLE REPRESENTATIVES
We are glad TO notice from the pro-
ceedings of our Legislature, that our
Representatives from this county,
Messrs. Lewis and Melvin, as well as
the Representatives of Berkeley county,
Messrs. Billmyer and Kitchen, voted
against imposing an additional tax of
10 cents on the hundred dollars for
school purposes. Judging from the
amount of school tax paid by the coun-
ties of Jefferson and Berkeley, and the
amount received back from the State by
them, were are taxed enough tor such
purposes, especially when such an addi-
tional tax is for sectional, rather than
for general good. We highly commend
our delegates for their action.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-02-15
RETsJasN OF THANKS.

The Parthenian and Ciceronian Lit
erary Societies return their thanks 10
Rev. d. G. Miller, Pastor, and the Trus,
tees of the NJ. Z. Church, for the use OF
their Church at the Annual Entertain
ment of the Societies on Friday night,
February 18th.
MISS LILLE FLEMING,
MISS SADIE UNDEkDONK,
Of Parlhenian Literary Society;
J. +. ENGLE,
J. Ii. BOWERS,
Of Ciceronian Literary Society,
COMMITTEE.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-02-15
nlarrlages.

Jan. 80, 1879, by Rev. p. b. Smith
Mr.. PETER A. FEATHEROFF of
Miainville, Pa, to Miss NJ. BELLE
WILLIAMSON of Berkeley county.
At Kerneysville, in the Church, on
"Wednesday evening last. the 18th inst.
by Rev. J. Z. Bowman, Mr.. BLACK
FORD OSBOURN TO Miss LOTTIE
CRANTZ, sister.in law TO Mr. Trump
of that place
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-02-15
,sr Tur Esr1rn HorrL.-Maj. Hen

"a The ENTLER hoTEL--naJ' AieA
~ Hagan has rented the Entler Hotel !
Of this town, and will take possession OF
il on the first of April. We feel confl-
dent that the Major knows how to keep
a hotel, and the travelling public will be
glad to know that this well known no
tel property will again be opened Tor
the accommodation of the public, after
being closed up for the past twelve
months, The Major is weil-known
throughout the country, and especially
so upon his war record, having been
upon the staff of Gen. Jeb Stewart ID
the Confederate army, and We have no
doubt, here too, he will keep one eye
open for bees and 'tother for snakes.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-02-15

Reg THE HARpER's FERRY SUIT.-ln
May last the United States obtained
from the United States District Court
for West Virginia. preliminary injunc-
ton restraining James NJ. Mason from
operating ferry across the Shenandoah
river at Harper's Ferry. The case was
finally decided by Judge Jackson, at
Wheeling on Thursday of last week, the
court holding that while the failure of the
United States, as purchaser OF the ferry
right to operate the ferry for period
of over two Gin fact twenty years,
worked forfeiture of the ferry, it did
not prevent the United States from ope-
rating and using ferry across the riverto
aud from their lands. Nor Is the
State, by reason of this forfeiture, rein
vested with any power to grant ferry
license 10 and from the lands owned by
the United States, over which they ex-
ercise exclusive jurisdiction. The decls-
ion of the court is that the defendant,
Mason, bis agents or those claiming uE-
der him, are perpetually enjoined and
inhibited from so doing until the assent
of the United States is obtained. But
the defendant Mason, is not Inhibited
or restrained from operating a ferry
over the Shenandoah river to and from
any lands he may own, which ferry
right he claims title to under laws OF
the State.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-02-15

% RELIGIOUS REvIvAL-A Utica
Mills correspondent of the Frederick,
Nd, Times, says, that revival of re-
l,gion in the Lutheran church at that
place, Rev. S. A. Hedges, pastor, was
brought to a close on the evening OF
the Goth ult., and that it was the best
meeting held in that neighbcrhood for
a number of years. During the three
weeks protracted service there were
twenty-seven conversions, twelve OF
whom were received into full member
ship of the church by confirmation.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-02-15

Beverly Randolph, Esq, of Martins
burg, has been appointed General SUI
perintendent of tie Weston IL Clarks-
burg Railroad.
The bill increasing taxation ten cents
on the 500 for school purposes, went
to the table by two votes A small ma
jority, but like Mercutio's wound, 1t
will do.
The contract for building a rostrum
at Autietam National Cemetery has
been awarded TO Jonathan Late of Ha-
gerstown, for $9l5.
The As days allowed by law for the
sitting of the Legislature, will expire on
the 2lst of the present month. 1t costs
the State not less than $500 day for
this luxury of Legislature.
Senator Butler, of South Carolina,
lost bis leg where men lose their heads
at Brandy Station.