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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1881-03-23
WARRINGTON lEqTEr..
Ext-n Session Agitation-scnate
Organization - RiaasebarEer
for sergeant.at-Rrms - The
Hand Of mahone-Stanley Mat
thcws' Prospects.

Hand Of Malone Stanley Nat
thews' Prospects.
Iron our Regular Correspondentl
WASHINGTON, D. c., Mar. IS, 1881.
The interest at this political cen
tire will probably be kept up till far
into the Summer. The lower house,
it is now thought by many, will be
convened in extra session before the
middle of May. Interviews with a
number ofleading men, Of both po-
litical parties, develops the fact that
there is a'wide difference of opinion
touching the probability of a call for
an extra session of Congress, but the
weight Of opinion is on the side Of
the extra session. Stalwart Repub-
licans generally think that it should
be called, and Democrats believe that
their opponents will improve their
opportunity. The date generally
fixed upon for the extra session is
May l, though there are many who
favor later date, and think, about
the 18th ofthe same month would
suit all concerned better, aud give
ample time for the passage of a fund
ing bill: and the transaction of all
necessary business before the sultry
days of the summer sola,ice.
Quite crowd was present to wit
ness the organization Of the Senate
o'day, although no election for Of
fcers of the body will take place un-
til next Monday. Ex-Secretary Cor
ham is thus far the only candidate
spoken of for his old position. For
Sergeant-at-Arms, Colonel A. T. Rid
dlebargor, Of Woodstock, in the
Shenandoah Valley, at present a
State Senator of Virginia, will prob
ably be chosen. For Chief Clerk
Mr.. johnson, of Minnesota, who was
for eight years secretary Of the SEN
ate in that State, is mentioned.
James R. Young, of Philadelphia,
will undoubtedly assume his old
place as financial clerk. Today the
committees only will ba organized.
There has been no caucus held yet to
nominate officers.
The heads Of Department are still
kept very busy with an immense
throng of Office seekers, and. in case
an extra session shall be called, this
throng will be increased. So far but
few changes in minor offices have
been made, but changes are ineyita-
Die. Places must be made for the
friends of the new Cabinet, ard many
an official head will bite the dust.
A determined effort is being made
to defeat the confirmation Of Stanley
Matthews for Associate Justice of the
Supreme Court by representatives of
the Seventh Judicial Circuit, who
claim that that circuit, which has
been represented on the Supreme
bench since the retirement of Judge
David Davis, is entitled to recogni.
ton. A number Of gentlemen have
been mentioned for the place, but
probably all will be disappointed, for
the position now seems to be to con.
firm all Of the nominations sent in
and adjourn as soon as possible.
Judge Matthews friends are, however,
not inclined to take this for granted,
but are using all Of their powers of
persuasion to bring to his support the
Senators WHO in the last session are
known to have opposed Matthews
confirmation, C, AS.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1881-03-23

The general impression of those
who understand the situation, is that
if the Democratic newspaper menol
this State have as much backbone as
an eel, West Virginia will be carried
by the Republicans ~ the next cleo
tion.-Rtchie Gazette.
Now, Morris, do you suppose the
Democratic papers in this State are
going to turn against their party and
help the Republicans into power,
simply because the Legislature saw
fit not to pay them in full for pub.
fishing the Constitutional Amend.
ments? You are mistaken as to the
kind of mGtcrial they are com posed Of
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1881-03-23

The Joint Committee on re,appor
tionment of this State for Congress
ional purposes, is composed of the fol.
lowing gentlemen: Hons. John r
Donahoc, j, c. McGrew and Joel L.
StoIlings on the part of the Senate,
and Hons. w. A. Quarter, james
Morrow, jra septimius Hall, Geo. w.
Tippott, John Y, siler and Andrew
Edmistoa on tho par. Of the House,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1881-03-23

The anti-dog law passed by the Leg,
islature cannot take effect until
adopted by vote of the people upon
the petition of one hundred voters, as
will be seen by the law which we
publish in this weeks paper.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1881-03-23

We suppose the Republicans are
happy now, since they have been
enabled through the treachery of
Malone, of Virginia, to organize the
United States Senate.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1881-03-23
Special Meeting Of the County
GnIrrf

A SPECIAL SESSION of the County
II Court OF Mason County West Virgin
ia, is hereby called to be held on Monday,
the 18th day Of April, 1881, at the Court
House thereof, at 70 o'clock a. m, for the
purpose OF taking bond and security from
the Justices OF the Peace elected for said
county ON the 10Th day Of October, 1880,
as required by chap 4, Acts OF the Legisla-
ture 1881, and for the transaction Of such
other business as may properly come be-
fore said Court.
Given under our hands this the ODD day
OF March, 1881.
GIDEON BROWN, Pres't. Pro TEN.
W. G. GREENLEE, Commissioner.
mch23-2w.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1881-03-23
Hon. Roratio Seymour on Gem.
0crtcy.

AaoH. 1AortstLO seymour on DeH1s
ocracy.
That time.honored veteran of Dem
ocracy, Horatio Seymour, in an in
teryiew with reporter Of the SYRIA
cuse Courier, gave uttersnce to the
following, which ought to be interes.
ting to our readers:
st seems to me that the policy of
the Democratic party is a plain one.
1t outnumbers the Republican organ
ization, as is shown by the returns.
Although the litter party had the
assistance of nearly a hundred thous-
and ofliceholders, besides the support
of large number who voted for it's
nominees for the purpose of promo
ting schemes in which they are
interested, both Mr.. Hayes and Mr..
Garfield not only received less than a
majority Of the votes Of the American
people, but they were actually beaten
as regards the number Of their sup
porters by the Democratic candidates.
The controversies in the Republican
party are more widespread and deep.
er than those in the Democratic party.
Nothing more is needed to the success
of the Democratic party than a firm
and steady adhesion to its principles.
1t is true that these have been too
frequently lost sight Of; but many
schemes will be developed by the
Republicans under the teachings Of
Mr.. Garfield that power gravitates
more and more into the hands Of the
general Government. for which Mr..
Garfield rejoices. His speeches up
on this subject are invitations TO all
manner Of schemes to besiege the
capital. This will arouse the public
mind to the necessity Of returning to
a constitutional policy. While there
are discussions in both parties the
long continued power ofthe Republi-
cans has engendered controversies
throughout the mass of their party,
while the troubles in the Democratic
ranks are mainly local and more
easily cured.
It's certain that the fate of the
Democratic party depends upon the
addition to its members of the young,
the unselfsh, and the active. Old
men and their quarrels are the great
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1881-03-23

West Virginia was thought to be
entirely too small a State to have re-
presentation in the Cabinet and Gen.
GoH, late Secretary OF the Navy, re.
tires from his shos! but brilliant Of.
GcRl cNreel. --Er.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1881-03-23

Every clerk cf circuit coart shall
give bond with good security, to be
approved by The GcGit court, or the
Judge thereof ia vacation; and every
sheriff, surveyor Of land, clerk Of a
county court, or other tribunal estab.
lished in lieu thereof, every assessor,
notary public, Justice Of the peace
and constable shall give bond with
good security, to be approved by the
county court, or other tribunal csiab.
lished as aforesaid, Of the county in
which such officer is to act. The
penalty Of the bond of the clerk Of
the circuit court shall be not less than
three thousand nor more than ten
thousand dollars; Of the sheriff not
less than twenty thousand nor more
than one hundred and City thousand
dollars; Of surveyor Of lands not less
than one thousand nor more than
three thousand dollars; of clerk Of the
equity court or other tribunal estab.
lished as aforesaid, not less three
thousand dollars; nor more than ten
thousand dollars; OF assessor not less
than two thousand nor II. ore than
five thousand dollars; Of a notary
public not lessthan Two hundred and
fifty nor more than one thousand
dollars; Of a ustice Of the peace not
less than two thousand nor more than
five thousand dollars; and of con-
stable not less two thousand nor
more than ten thousand dollars.
Arts. twenty-four aud twenty-five
ofthe same chapter says:
Every justice of peace elected on
the twelfth day Of October, one thous.
and eight hundred and eighty, shall
within sixty days after this chapter
az amended takes effect, give the
bond and security required by this
chapter, and his failure to do SO shall
yacate his Office.
All acts and parts of acts coming
within the purview of this chapter
as amended, and inconsistent there.
with are hereby repealed.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1881-03-23
Notice no Trcspnsacrs.

A Ii persons are hereby warned from
IA trespasslng in any manner upon tho
premises or lands OF John Potts, lying in
Clendenin District, this county, without
my consent, as they will be prosecuted to
the fullest extent OF the law
mar. l6-tf. JOHN POTTS.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1881-03-23
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
Notice-Pomona grange No ..

A LII officers who were not installed at
IA the last meeting OF this Grange, will
report without failure at call meeting to
be held in Leon, on Saturday the 26th, at
10 O'Clock a. M, that being the last Satur-
day in this month, and the regular month
ly meeting for Triumph Grange No. 1871.
All fourth degree members are cordially
invited. A. B. ALEXANDER,
mrl6-lw. Secretary.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1881-03-23
FOls RENT.

A SAW PLANNING MILL and stave
n. machine combined, for one year or
more us the party renting, may desire.
Enquire OF Susan Harpold, at Hartford
City, West Virginia. The mill is known
as the Valley City Saw Mill, and is situat-
ed on the Ohio river, at the lower end OF
Hartford City, below the mouth OF Sliding
Hill Creek.
mar, lb-iw.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1881-03-23
j. A. GIBBONS.

A TToRNEY AT LAW, Point Pleasant, Yves, Viz.
a gina, will practice in the U. s. District Court in
the State Supreme Court and the Circuit Cougs Of the
inch z5-Iy
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1881-03-23
DIR. L. F. CAMPBELL.,

I HYSicIAN and SURGEON, leaders his profess.
ona services to the citizens Of Point Pleasant ana
vicinity Can be found for the present a, tn. Drug
store OF l.. J. hosSman. lncha3-Iy.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1881-03-23
nANK REPORT.

REPORT OH THE CONDFTEGN-l
ot The Merchants National Bank OF West
Virginia nj Point Pleasant, inthc State of
West Virginia, at the close uf buglncss,
March u, 1851.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1881-03-23
COMMISSIONERS SALE
Or House and Three lots In ,he
Town Of West Columbia.

TN pursuance OF the terms OF q decree Of
/ the Circuit Court Of Mason County,
West Virginia, rendered on the Goth day
OF October, 1880, in suit-therein pending
in which w. P. Shank, who sues, &C., for
r. L. Winkleblack as plaintiff and A. O.
Mason, ct. ais. are defendants, the under
signed, Special Commissioners, appointed
for that purpose, will on the It'll day OF Feb
ruary, 1881, at the front doer OF the Court
House of Mason County, proceed to sell at
public auction 10 the highest bidder, lots
Nos. 100, ITO, III and the land lying be-
tween said lots and the Ohio river and the
land lying between lot No. ll2 and the
Ohio river, situate in the town Of West
Columbia, belonging to tho defendant Jo-
seph Brumley.
Terms OF SAlE:-Cash as to one-third OF
the purchase money and the residue upon
credit DISK and twelve months, taking
from the purchaser bond with good secu.
rity bearing interest from day Of sale and
retaining the title as further security.
JAS. b. MENAGER,
w. II. T0MLINSON,
jan 5-4w Special Commissioners.
The above sale is adjourned and contip-
ued until Monday, dte2d day of Nay,
1884.
JAS. B. MENAGER,
W. Fl. T0MLINS0N,
feb. l6-td. Special Commissioner.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1881-03-23

1 LII Goods new and Fresh from Eastern
n Markets, at rlPpElT's.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1881-03-23
WANTEIp.

pATLRoAD TIES, almost any quantity.
~ S andS! feet long, and inches thick.
Inquire OF C. W. MAUPIN,
mar.2-4w. Arbrckle, West Virginia.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-12-22

The astounding news is currently
reported that Uncle Billy Armstrong
died on Monday at Marshfeld. That
he got drunk and laid down and died.
This seems incredible tho it may be
true. BILLY" was faithful member
in the Temple at this place for several
years, and only about two weeks ago
] told us in solemn earnestness "that if
he ever got to drinking again he would
surely kill HIMSELF.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-12-22

Post Master Burt was quite severely
bitten through the left hand this week,
by Chas. Poderviltz dog. He was
passing by the saloon and when oppos-
lite the dog, reached out his hand to
pat him on the head. when the dog
grabbed and bit his hand, cutting
large cash on the back of it and bury
ing a tush into the inside. Mr.. B. has
been suffering considerable pain.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-12-22

Sunday last Dick. Stevenson dis
lowered fine deer swimming down the
river opposite this Office being followed
by three Indians on the bank of tho
Garrison Island. lie made for his
rifle in Huntington's and fred at Mr.
Deer succeeding in killing him and
with the assistance of boat secured
ibis prize.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-12-22

On the ODD instant the President
nominated Timothy 0. Howe, of Wis
consin, for postmaster general The
senate Immediately confirmed the NOM
nation; also that of Judge Gray for
associate justice of the supreme court;
also Thos G. Acton, U. s. assistant
treasurer at New York.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-12-22
B. SLIDER.


The following persons were elected
to the principal chairs of the I. o. o.
#. lodge, for the new term:
n. CT. W. Cochran.
Y. G. &C. V. Doud.
Sec'y-J. E. Abbott.
Treas G. r. Gardner.
Trustee for three years-D. D.
LDemarais.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-12-22

Mr. A. G. McComb, principal of
the High School in Tomah, passed
through this city on his way to Apple
ton, to-day. He called and shook
hands with the boys. Mac is making
a success at teaching and his numer-
Gus friends in these parts rejoice.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-12-22

The School exhibition given last
Friday by the Centralia schools, was
quite largely attended but owing to
continual confusion in the room, was
not very satisfactory to the audience.
THE receipts amounted to nearly $40.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-12-22

Prime Mink Furs will be sold at 10
per cent below cost from now until
New Year, for the purpose of reduc-
ling my large stock before entering my
NEW store.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-12-22

Saturday last Fl. P. Chase drank
little more benzine than his system
could stand and while passing up street
insulted Mr.. Chas. Compton by slap
ping him in the face with the back of
his hand without cause or provocation.
Monday Charley had our old citizen
arrested for assault and battery and en-
gagged the services of +. S. Wood
worth to prosecute him. The case
was tried before Justice Gets in Cen,
ltralia, and the result was that "H. P"
was fined $500 and costs, the costs
amounting to 81 80. Charley rather
come it on Mr.. c. by subpening
large number of witnesses.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-12-22

Mr.. j. 0. Hebert has returned
|again and is ready for business. He
has improved in health and will attend
'strictly to business. so so in and get
your work done now for the HOLIDAYS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-12-22
'GOods Sold for Cash!
a Card.

The undersigned would embrace
this method to return her heartfelt
gratitude to sympathizing friends and
as we'll as to the Masonic
fraternity, for their generous kindness
during her sad bereavement.
ISABELLA PHILLEO.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-12-22


The following officers were elected
at the last Lodge meeting of A. F. &
a. NJ:
w. NIB SLIDER,
s. DIV. Hooper,
J. W.-N. Z. Emmons,
Treas.-C. Fl Herschleb.
Sec.-L. Kroner,
S. D.-John Ray,
]. De. S. King,
Worshipful Master Silber appointed
the following officers
Stewards ! Seth Reeves,
Fred Closuir,
Tyler-A. Pierce,
The lodge appears to be in a pros.
porous condition.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-12-22

Dr.G. F. Witter, residence Drake
ST., Office P. 0. building. If.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-09-01

Dew departure has been taken by the repub-
Ecans of the state of New York this year as to
the place where their state convention for the
present year shall be held. They have decided
to held it in the city of New York. If this action
has precedent we do not remember it. SYRIA
cuse. from its geographical position. has usually
been selected as the meeting place; but occa-
siOnaly other cities have been chosen as Sara
toga was two years ago by the republicans. AL
though in an extreme corner of the state. the
city of New York is about as accessible as any
place in it, and can of course accommodate con-
VentiOn and take care of its members and the
attendant crowd better than any other: but
against that city. against the larger cities of
the other states the objection has always been
urged that the strong and easily expressed local
sentiment is too apt to overawe nominating con-
yentiOns to make it safe place for such meet
lngs. For this reason state conventions are
rarely held in Boston, Philadelphia, Cincinnati.
Chicago, or St Louis; and after the experiment
has been tried in New York it is doubtful wheth-
er it will ever be repeated. But. however this
may be, the result there will be watch ed with
good deal Of interest. and not alone by the peo-
pie of that state.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-09-01
The Wafer Famine.

II seems to be uphill work to induce the gov
eminent officials to Cooperate heartily with the
District officials i'm putting stopto water waste
at this time of unprecedented need when there
Is not sufficient water for pressing household re-
quirements- Col. Rockwell has. to be sure.
ordered the stoppage Of the flow of water in the
twenty-one public fountains under his control;
except from six to eight O'Clock pm. This is
vel! so far as it goes, but the inquiry comes mp
why in this time of water-famine should the
fountains in question be allowed to waste the
water for two hours daily? These fountains are
located "a fOllOws:-Lincon Park. 2; Stanton
Park. 2: Delaware avenue and LIST streets north
east. /; New Jersey avenue and u street north
west l. Judiciary Park, 1: ArnOry Park, 1; New
York avenue and 10th street, 1; Mount Vernon
Park, L; Pennsylvania avenue and 9th street,
i; Executive Mansion grounds. 2; Rawlins' Park,
q Pennsylvania avenue and 10Th street, l. Penn
syiyania avenue and 2lst street 1: Franklin
Park, L; Iowa Circle. l. and Nursery grounds, 1.
What earthly need is there for the playing of
fountains al most of these points for even two
hours day? OF course, it is pleasant to the
eye to see the spray of wafer from the fountains
taking graceful shapes in the evening air. but
this pleasure is not appreciated at the present
time by the mass of the community who have
realizing sense that these Jets of water running
TO waste mean further depletion of the already
pinched household supply
Still Col. Rockwell has shown disposition to
aid in correcting the water waste that has not
been displayed by some other government
officers The fountains in the Capitol parks.
Agricultural Department grounds. Botanical
Garden. Treasury Department grounds. the
reservation on the south side of Pennsylvania
avenue ut 9TH street. the carp ponds of the
United States Fish Commission. the Washington
navy yard. and the Washington Arsenal grounds
are not under his control. Those who have con-
troll over them seem to be deaf to the appeals of
the public for a stOppage of the immense waste
of water involved in their play. The same is
true of the officials in charge of the various
department buildings. All day and all night
the precious water is allowed TO run to waste
through thousand vents. as any one
can learn by listening to the thunderous
flow of water down any of the big
sewers adjacent to these buildings. And
1t is quite useless for the water department to
make any complaint regarding this waste in the
departments to the officials in charge Will not
the Cabinet officers take this matter in hand and
correct the abuse in their several departments?
This done. it is possible that public sentiment
can be brought to bear upon officials in charge
of the unrestricted fountains sufficient to shame
them into stopping the senseess waste of water
for which they are responsible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-09-01

When the physicians attending the President
SIT down In the long cool autumn evenings that
VIII soon De here and remember that they used
such language as fright external auditory mea-
tus when they might have said right ear"
they will probably understand why the public
preferred Secretary BlaiDe's dispatches to their
own bulletins as sources of information touch
Ing the Presidents condition and progress
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-09-01

Ii seems like retrOgrade movement to aban-
don the use of hydrant water and 20 back to the
oid-fashioned rain-barrel or its equivalent. but
a correspondent in another column makes
strong argument, based upon satisfactory expe-
Renee. in behalf of cistern rain-water
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-09-01

The Presidents condition continues encour-
aging to-day. He is by no means out of dam
ger but the chances for his recovery are increas-
ing. The question of moving him from the
White House is again discussed, but nothing
has been decided
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-09-01
FOR SALE-HOUSES

TOR SALE-A DESIRABLE SEyEN-ROOM FRAME
Il Dwelling. Lot % feet by $50 feet. Terms 5000
CASH. balance IN six twelve and eighteen MONTHS In
qire on premises. No. 1925 Eth street northwest
Tor SALE-THREE-SToRY BRICK RESIDENCE
No ia street northwest: pleasant grounds with
flowers. s,sde trees and fountain. PrS,erfy can he
examined between 8 and pm. aIl-Im.