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The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-01-21
BOURBON MALEDICTIONs.

The American people have walked
in the momentous shadow of bourbon
ism till their souls are pervaded with
its gloom. Now the air is filled with
its maledictions showered upon the
devoted heads of the triumvirs, Arthur,
Conkling and Grant. 1t is, as we
briefly stated on Friday, to the profess
sional ingenuity Of Scoville, wrung
from him by his exigence, in the
Guiteau case, that the equally desper-
ate bourbohs are indebted for their for
tunate supply of dynamite with which
to attempt these political assassina-
tons. Now bourbonism has no ten.
der traits, no scruples of conscience,
not much redeeming force Of intellect,
and its aggressive ability is not the
ghost of the ancient giant that in old
times held the country in its despotic
grip while it larded the earth with the
poor mans sweat, as he trod his toll
some way. On all sides of us its dis
NAL croak, harmonious as frog con-
cert, startles the ear, and it will doubt
less swell to the propor.ions-as to
sound-ofa Julian's or Gilmore's band.
But it was this same bourbonism, now
pretending to wall and gnash its teeth
in the cause of civil service reform, that
fifty years ago delivered the govern
ment over to the policy which it now
only deplores the want of ability to carry
on upon its own account, denoted
by the famous edict of the New
York head center, VIM. L. Marcy,
ITO the victors belong the spoils. :"
That triumphant blast of the remorse-
less conquerors on the old historical
fields Of partisan conflict shook the
patriotism of the Washingtonian and
Jefersonian eras out of its boots, and
for more than a quarter of a century
bourbonism feasted its armies on
"spoils" as vultures on carton. But
now, when the republican party has
charge of the government wagon, the
depraved old Cyclop has become viz
tuous and rolls up the white Of its great
eye in pious horror at the thought of its
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-01-21
Saturday. January Fl, 1882
EDITORIAL PARAGRAPHS.

Houston is to have its streets paved
with wood.
OUR state court of appeals have de-
cided that any person illegally carry
ing pistol does not forfeit it.
SMALL Pox seem to be breaking out
all over the United States. The heavy
emigration from Europe is credited
with the extra quantity of this disease.
JUDAH P. BENJAMIN writes letter
from London under date of Novem-
Der 28th to the effect that there is not
a cent to the credit of the confederate
government in Europe.
THIS mornings Express exclaims !:
SHOW long, oh Lord, how long will this
weather continue. We pause for re-
ply" 1t is hoped on all hands that
this beautiful weather may continue
some time. The suffering local of the
Express is twenty-tour hours behind
time, as usual.
We PUBLISH to-day communlca-
ton entitled self Murder" We have
nothing ourselves to say on the SUBJ
ject of spiritualism, having learned in
common with most others not to con-
denim a thing because we don't under
stand it. We think its influence in the
world has been bad, and that the pre-
valence of suicide, which is at all events
great evil in society, its immense
increase of late years is to be as
cribed to it and to nothing else, al
though our correspondents views do
not seem to justify such an opinion.
Whether his oracular sayings are true
or false no one will deny that any ef-
fective means of checking the tide of
"self-murder" would be salutary.
The sources of life are completely
beyond our vision. Erudition and re-
search busy themselves in the theatre
of the visible universe to no purpose,
and men live and die finding out moth
ing but the sensuous facts of life and
and death. More mysterious still are
the sources of human character. What
mental scrutiny can penetrate the deep
profound out of which emerge the end
less diversities of mind? In the con-
fict of interests, appetites, passions,
everything is subordinate to self, the
higher elements of character rarely pre-
vaillng over the apparent. 1t may be
wise, and in religious sense reasona-
Bile, to accept some theory of divine
paternity, but in a philosophical sense
what can we conceive of its sort of
certainty! The utmost to De learned
is that nothing can be known or, ex.
pressed in the language of the gifted
and unfortunate Herbert,
SHOW long shall mans imprisoned spirit
groan.
'Twixt doubt of heaven and deep disgust OF
earth,
Where all worth knowing never can be known,
And all that can be known is nothing
worth?'
We approach, uncovered, the realm
of the mysteries. All of us know how
to deal with the tangible and sensuous
in our wakeful hours, but among the
shadows and semblances of dream
land the confidence of a real expe.
renee is lost to US. When restored to
the visible world we grasp at the
broken memories of our dream, often
in despair, and realize only the con.
seriousness Of mystery at best.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-01-21

r9rEntered at post Office at San Antonio, Texas
IS second class matter.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1882-03-29

ELDER T. B. LEWIS next adj
dressed the congregation. He said
the circumstances surrounding the
saints caused him to reflect deeply
as a member Of the great common
wealth. The opposition arrayed
against the people of this territory
made him try to understand him
self and learn the motives that
prompted him to act. He
asked himself if he were per-
secuted by reason of his acts or
on account of his belief in princi-
pIes revealed from heaven. He
tried to act cOnscientously in the
discharge of the great duties of life.
He was lover of peace and har
mony. He was not revolutioniSt.
In his acceptance Of the principles
believed in by the saints, he had
not been guided by revolutionary
or rebelliOus spirit against the gov
eminent. When he came to Utah
sixteen years ago he was not Nor
mon. He came from Missouri,
which was in state of confusion, AN
archy and division, and found al
land of peace, evidences OF industry
and enterprise; great common
wealth free from the elements of
disruption, of anarchy and discord.
The peoplewere happy and prosper
Gus, and there were no evidences OF
war and diSsensi0n, such as he had
left behind. The contrast was
in strict accord with the
sentiments of his heart. He inveS-
tigated to learn the cause of the
delightful change that he found.
His Investigations caused him to
believe and accept the doctrines as
taught by the saints. He went forth
and was baptized, never believing
for moment that he was commit
ting an act of rebellion against the
nation in which he had been born.
He was then called to go back to
the states and preach the gospel
that he had investigated and found !
to be true, and he went never dream
ing that he was sowing the seeds of |
discord. On that mission he re-
ceived from God testimony of the |
divinity of the work in which he
was engaged, and he had ever held
that testimony, and ever expected
to. He felt now to love his religion. |
The conflict was not between him |
and the United States, but between |
God and the government. He pro-
posed to live pure in heart, to be
faithful to the covenant that |
he had made with God. |
If the saints were wrong, let the
United States throw the influences
Of her schools and civilization and
enlightenment about them, and if
these would not overcome the evil
teaching of one man, no legisla-
ton could CO it. The elder referred
to instances of Divine interpositiOn
in behalf of the saints, and said the
latter had no battles to fight. All
they had to do. was to be pure in
heart, honest, upright and faithful to
their religion. God would fight !
their battles for them.
After the singing ofan anthem by |
the choir, Counselor d. H. Wells |
pronounced benediction.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1882-08-02
PLEASANT FLATS ITEMs.-Our farm

PLEASANT FLATS ITEMs.-Our farm.
ers are very busy hay-harvesting.
Mrs. Jacob Knopp was bitten Oh
the foot by copper,head snake, one
day last week.
Miss Maggie Hayman, Of Letart,
West Virginia, who was visiting at
0. II. P. Van Matre's last week, has
returned home.
Mr.. Brcunio Graham, Of Parkers-
burg, is visiting at ]. H. Johnson's.
Miss Bottle Musgrave, who has
been visiting at Pomcroy for the past
week, has returned home.
Mrs. Matte Bliss and Misses Anna
and Josie Lee, of Pomeroy, were Wis.
iting at Asa Musgrave's this week.
Miss Lizzie jameson, of Clifton, is
visiting at DR.. c. w. Jameson's.
Died, on Monday July Oath, 1882,
infant daughter Of james and Anna
McGnllin. The beroaved parents
have our heartfelt sympathy.
SUNsHINE.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1882-08-02

Though individually there is much
complaint Of the suffering from the
present heated term, nothing could
be more favorable to the prospects Of
the country; and as the sun sinks
at the close of each swelteIng day,
we are nearer to the period when at
last an average crop is assured for
our greatest staple, corn. The OF her
crops are in splendid condition, and
there is now almost the certainty in
the near future Of a lowering in the
necessaries Of life.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1882-08-02

People need not be afraid TO attend
conventions and other public gather.
ings at this place thinking there is a
lack of Hotel Accommodations. The
Kline House is now open and is
furnished in superior style, and is un.
der the management Of Mr.. Griffith,
an experienced Hotel keeper. There
is no better Hotel anywhere, now,
than the Kline House.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1882-08-02

Dr.. WILL s, Hoy, Physician, Sur.
geon and Do:matologist. Tendershis
professional services to the public at.
tends to all calls, day or night; can
be found in his Office, n. Q. corner of
Main and Market SITS, when not pro.
fessionally engaged, Telephone com
muniCations from Office TO residence
attended TO ut all hours, nightOr day,
by office boy, s.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1882-08-02


COLOGNE AND UNION IrEMs.-Th,
Democra!s.of Union will hold theiI
primary convention August 9th, a
VOLTS Valley, at which time dele
gates will be appointed to represent
the District in the county conven
tion, which meets at Point Pleasant
August 10th.
We had the pleasure Of meeting
Col. Jefries, Postmaster at Deer Lick
last Saturday. The Colonel is a Dem.
ocrat of the old school and is quite o
politician. He is enthusiastic for q
Mason county man for Congress, and
if his plan does not succeed in be-
slowing the nomination upon some
gentleman of this county, 1t will be
Gin the opinion of your correspond
ent) because the plan is not carried
out in the convention.
Mr.. NJ. D, Griffin, representing the
Gilman Brother, stock dealers of Gal.
lipolis, has been in this section sew
eral days, buying and trading for
horses, sheep and cattle. Matt. is a
thorough going business fellow and
knows considerably more about the
age OF a horse than Biologists do
about the age of the earth.
Adam H. Wolf, the popular coun.
try merchant of Union, is making
some substantial improvements in
his VOLTS Valley property. We do
not know whether Ad. intends to
live and die an old bachelor or not,
but one thing we do know and that
is if he does, some lady will not have
filled her mission on earth-that's all.
To the lovers of flowers, we have
only to say that if you have not seen
old Aunt Christina VOLTS flower gar.
den the present season. you have
missed the prottiest sight in Union
District. Writers in all agoa have
associated maidenhood and flowers
together-then why is it that in a
District In which the name of the
young ladies is legion, that an old
lady seventy years of age, is permit
ted TO carry off the laurels2
All the sick mentioned in our last,
are improving, and we hope ere long
the last sufferer from this scourge
(fever) Of our climate, may be re-
stored 10 health. DR., c. B. Waggen-
er is proving himself physician in
all the term may mean.
Married, at the residence of Rev.
Nealy Greenlee, July 23d, 1882, Mr..
Gideon Greenlee to Miss Mary B. Riff.
fle; also, at the residence of Mr.. Henry
Smith, on the same day, Mr., Perry
Greenlee to Miss Emaling Smith.
Long life and prosperity to all the
happy parties.
A gentleman of the name Of Cru
cert, from near Ravenswood, has re-
Gently purchased an acre ofland from
Mr.. Guilford Sullivan, at Buxton's
Mills, and will erect q store house and
wagon shop thereon. The location is
a good one and We wish the gentle
man success, as We do every enter
prise ofan honorable character which
has for its object the development of
the natural interests Of our county.
ToBE.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1882-08-02

The PostotIicc department has
notified postmasters that the orders
forbidding the posting Of advertise
mcntso fany kind either inside or out
side of postoflices, must be rigidly
enforced. We suppose they can be
posted in towns where postoflice is
kept.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1882-08-02

Our Tanner and Shoe Manufactur-
or, D. S. Snyder, calls your attention
to the fact that he pays the market
price for Hides, Bark, Sheep Pelts,
Tallow, &c. Sells all kinds Of Leath.
err, and makes to order out Of best
material a good fit or no trade, Boots,
Shoes, &C., at lowest prices. All
business will receive prompt and
careful attention. Tannery, No. 6
East 1lth St; Shoe Shop No. 63 West
Main ST. jan, lS-ly.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1882-08-02
Statement.

The following statement is kindly fur.
hisled us by Prof. Kenny, County Super.
intendent Of Free Schools. 1t is the first
time report Of this kind las ever been
made in this county,
7ohs Clerk Of DE County Court of Mason
Couaty-SR: In compliance with the 27th
sec amended. school law o. West Virginia,
submit TO YOU my annual report OF the
amount OF fees received by me for examin.
atioA OF teachers, as well as the lisburse-
ment OF the same, for the school year end.
ing June SOth, 1882,
RECEIPTS.
From ex. Of teachers in Sept. ST., SIS 90
I" inJune, 'S9...a So 90
Total receipts.......,............ sos 90
DISBURSEMENTS.
To amount paid for advertising. ..... $40 90
10 amount paid Board OF Ex. 49,. SO 90
To amt paid for printing quest'ns,.. 8 90
10 expense Co. Sup'ts office, inclu.
ding stationery, postage, Sc.,... 80 81
Total disbursements ...,......... s87 81
Balance due school fund ,..... .o0I
W. ]. KENNY, Co. Sop't.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1882-08-02

At q meeting of the State Educa.
tional Association, at Kingwood, July
18th, Prof. W.. Kenny, ofthis place,
was elected as one of the vice.Presi.
dents for the ensuing year. A CON-
pliment that will be appreciated by
him.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1882-08-02

Mr.. Editor hereby announce myself rs
n candidate for the Democratic nomination
for the House OF Delegates, from Mason
county. lam thoroughly in favor ofreiorm
in our road system; in the manner and mode
OF collecting taxes, and am in favor Of all
measures that will tend to protect the in.
terest mutually, Of labor and capital.
y. a. ARMSTRONG.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1882-08-02
Resolutions OF Respect.

AT meeting Of the Board OF Education
Of Cologne District held in Leon, July 25th,
1882, the following preamble and resolu.
tons was adopted:
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased Almighty God
in His wise but unscrutable Providence, to
remove from our. midst our esteemed
friend, who was al efficient member OF
this Board, Rev. j. A. Higgins, therefore
beit
Resolred, That while we deeply implore
his loss as christian, a kind neighbor and
q faithful devotee to the cause OF Free
Schools, yet We bow in humble submission
to the will of Him who doeth all things
we'll
ResoEted, That we tender the bereaved
family and friends our heart felt condo.
lence and assure them OF our deep sympa.
thy in this hour OF afIliction.
RosOired, That these resolutions be made
part OF the records OF this meeting, that a
copy be furnished tho family, and that the
county papers be requested to publish the
same' j. A. LUSK, Secretary.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1882-08-02

Clean out your yards, take care of
your cistorns, put lime in your out
houses, ventilate and air your cellars
and see that no stagnant water gath
ers about you premises these warm
days. If it does, flood it with clean
water and a dose oflime. Doall these
things andby so doing no end Of harm
can be prevented.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1882-08-02

FIRST BLAsT.-on Thursday morn
ing last the first blast at the new
foundry was made. They were max
ing castings for Brick machines, of
which Bingham & Co., make a spec
ialty. On this run SCI pounds of
metal was cast. The time occupied
in making the blast from the time
the fire was started until it was pour.
ed in the moulds was just fifty min
utes. The firm are now ready to do
any kind of casting either in brass or
iron.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1882-08-02

The English troops in Egypt were
repulsed Thursday, and driven back
to Ramleh, The Egyptian forces ad-
vanced in great numbers and the
English fell back under cover Of
their guns with forty killed and a
great number Of wounded.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1882-08-02
ONO WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY
GEN. c. w. c. LEE, President.

Delaware, Ohio. An Institution OF the
highest grade; among the first colleges
East or West. Necessary annual expense
except for clothing; aE given by several
young men, under salG0. Open 10 both
sexes. Ladies under special supervision
ut M0nnett Hall Conservatory Of Music,
Art department, Preparatory Department,
Normal, Business and English and other
special courses, together with three regu-
lar college courses. For catalogue address
G, II. PAYNE, President uuly26-2m.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1882-08-02

The term hydra may be used 10
represent any manifold evil. Ifyou
would battle successfully with this
many.headed monster of disease you
will find it expedient to keep Mrs.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound al
ways at hdnd.-Dr. BtHniny.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1882-08-02

JAMES Bingham, of the Machine
Shop, removed his familya-to this
place from Portsmouth last week.
For the present he will reside in B.
Gilmore's new dwelling house on
Wand street.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1882-08-02

The Kline House is becoming quite
popular, and is doinga good business.
The landlord, Mr., Griffith aud his
eStimable wife, strive to make all
who stop with them feel perfectly at
home.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1882-08-02

N''fs'ii NtSi rus VII nCaIbCI
and the corn knows it.
Thresh your wheat while the sun
shines-tbere's millions in it.
You can't eat enough in a week tc
last you a year, and you can't adver.
tise on that plan, either.
Miss Sophia Harris, of Gallipolis,
Ohio, who has been the guest of Miss
Picnic Helm, returned home Monday.
Mis- Annie Franz is visiting the
family of Capt. Helm.
Miss Emma Smith, of Illinois, is
visiting friends and relatives in this
place.
Mr.. Robert Neale, of MERGERS Bot
tom, was in town Monday.
Ten-pin rolling has become q very
popular amusemento of late, and every
evening the alleys at Capt. Helms
are in full blast. Some very expert
rollers have been developed.
Stortz's addition to his Hotel is
progressing finely.
Mrs N. E. Hale, of Point Pleasant,
sister Of u. C. Lovett, and two child
rem are visiting Clint.-Garleston
Call. sa,g4.. a.,-'s
The demand for fans and thin
clothes continues. f'
The ripest fruits of success are
knocked down by the long poles of
labor and merit.
Butcher Hilderbrand lost a very
fine beef Sunday from overhead.
Camphor placed in a handkerchief
and placed under your pillow at night
will prevent mosquitoes from disturb
ing your slumbers.
"Dear, Louise, don't let the men come
too near you when you are courting."
ooh, no, mamma; when Henry is here
we have chair between us all the
time" Mamma thinks the answer
was rather ambiguous.
There was a good rain Monday.
Bingham & Co. repaired the first
locomotive on the Ohio Central Rail
road, Sunday.
Mr.. James Whitaker, of Cincin.
natl, Ohio, together with his wife, is
visiting his sister, Mrs. Gus. Hanly,
in this place. =
The Gallia county, Ohio, Teachers
Institute, will convene in Gallipolis,
August 7th, 1882, Il will be con-
Quoted by Prof. John B. Holbrook, of
Lebanon, Ohio.
During very hot weather some PEG.
pie do not care whether the price Of
beef is high or low.
Miss Ada Baker, daughter Of Dep
uty Sheriff Baker, left Monday morn.
ing for Evansville, Ohio, where she
viii remain . week or two visiting
friends, and on nor 'return home will
spend week in Columbus, with
friends.
Mrs. Col, r. E, Phillips and daugh.
tiers Maggie and Jessie, of Middleport,
Ohio, attended the Bowling-Lasley
wedding, Friday morning last.
Mrs. DR.. Sawyer will occupy the
rooms overthe Peoples Store," which
are now being fitted up for her.
Reynolds says be is too busy now
to talk politics.
Carpenters are in demand in this
town.
Mrs. NJ. II. Hale and daughter, re,
turned home Monday night, from
Charleston, where they had been Wis.
iting relatives and friends.
Mr.. John ]. Baum has accepted o
position in Cincinnati, under his
brother-in.law, Mr.. D.. W. Waugh,
and will remove to that city in Sep
TENDER next.
We ought to have d market-house.
Work was resumed on the bridge
Monday.
The bridge is not failure as the
Gallipots hoped.
Miss Venie Thomas is visiting
friends at Lewisburg. She will be
absent all summer.
The Board of Health has issued
stringent orders to clean up premises.
Point Pleasant has heen unnrron-
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1882-08-02

The wheat threshing so tar con-
cluded, has shown that the yield will
not be as large as some of our more
enthusiastic farmers have recently
claimed. Pieces that were estimated
at twenty bushels to the acre, are
barely making fifteen. However, The
yield, in the aggregate, is larger than
was ever gathered in this county.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1882-08-02

NoT1cR.-Expecting to leave in a
few days for the mountains, to rest
and recuperate my health, l have Sc
cured the services of DR.. L. + Camp
bell, who he's kind'y consented to
give ny, aug store his general super.
vision. During my absence he will
have his Office at the drug store and
any one wishing to see him will find
nm there. A. c. VAN GLIDER.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1882-08-02

A fight occurred on Wand street
Thursday, between two colored men,
Lou. Hawkins and Tom. Johnson
Hawkins was arrested and fined S.
and costs, he having made the assault.
The trouble was about y woman.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1882-08-02

VIM. Allen had small runaway
Sunday, near the extension, by
which he sustained some Injuries to
his back, besides breaking down one
Of the wheels of the express.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1882-08-02

Rankin Wiley, Jr, Attorney at
i, Jaw, drew up Saturday the contract
,oF The sale of the steamboat hull now
guiding at Capt. John Young's ship
! " Mason City to the Woodward
10 '"%boat Co., Of Charleston, W. Va, to
", n0'cA the machinery and cabin Of
4, ,"' 'o~'boat Grafton will be trans,
''''0' Terms Of sale private,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1882-08-02

We direct attention to the adver-
tisement of the Rio Grande College,
in this issue. This college is located
in Gallia county, Ohio, and is among
the best institutions Of learning in
the country.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1882-08-02

Mrs, Martin is closing out her
entire stock Of Millinery and No
tons at cost, to make room for
Fall stock. 3w.