Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-01-28
A BRIGMr FUTURE FOR THE
GOOD PEOPLE OF HAIR
PER'S FERRY.

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We have recently had the pleasant
opportunity OF interviewing our most
excellent young and talented friend, Mr..
James D. Butt, Attorney at-Law, oil
lIarper's Ferry, in reference to the pro
posed establishment Of the Cartridge
Bel, Mandatory, at Harpers Ferry,
by Col. Mills of the United States Ar
INV, the inventor of the belt. Mr.. Butt
has commenced a correspondence with
Mr.. Mills and has given him all the de.
tails aud has shown him the great adj
vantages 10 he derived, III the interest
of so extensive mandatory, IN loca
,irg at Harpcr's Ferry. And we are
glad TO learn that the good people q
the Ferry and vicinity are aroused in
trying TO secure that grand enterprise
and will put forth extraordinary efforts
in encouraging Col. Mills in the estab
lishment in their midst otthe enterprise,
and Mr.. Butt has given his full atten'
ton to the services of Col. Mills in the
furtherance of this great object. Mr.
j. is now in Washington city for the
purpose of urging The immediate sale OF
The Water Power at the Ferry, so that
this enterprise can be accomplished at
an early day. 1t is the purpose we be-
licve OF Col Mills TO purchase the site
Of the old Rifle Factory on the Shenan-
doah river, which location will afford
ample accommodations and would cost
less money. The water power is IL
good condition, and the foundations OF
the old shops are good.
IIarper's Ferry has taken back seat
long enough, and now as she is about TO
"arise from her ashes her citizens are
fully aroused, and will put forth every
,ffor; 10 induce Col. Mills to locate in
their midst. The manufacture OF Cart
ridge Belts has become q great enter
prise, and there is large demand for
them not only in our own country but
al ocer the world. Col NJ has pat
ent on his belt that prevents its manu-
tacture by any foreign government. 1t
the people of liarper's Ferry are .fortu'
nate enough in getting this manufac-
tory established at their town it will
become one of The most thriving and
importan; little cities in the State, as 1t
Justly deserves to be.
We have a warm heart for the good
people of lIarper's Ferry-we have
there many true and tried frienGs-and
she has our best wishes for her future
happiness and prosperity. The Regis
ter, whilst we have been at its helm for
nearly thirty years pas: has been and will
continue to be in the future, the friend and
advocate Of the people Of that town.
Her prosperity means the increased
prosperity Of the whole county. Her
people are generous, kind and hospita-
Die, and deserves success. For twenty
years they have suffered from the evil
effects of au evil war, more perhaps
than ary town in the State, but amidst
all the adversely which had surrounded
them they have borne up nobly under
it. But we now have the great pleasure
TO congratulate them on The prospect OF
dispelling the gloom which so long has
been overhanging them, and upon the
appearance OF brighter and happier
days.
The prosecution Of this grand enter
prise is in the hands of MIR. James D.
Butt, ayoufg and talented lawyer OF
Harper's Ferry, who is full Of energy
and vim, and in whose hands the enter
prise cannot fail 10 become a success,
and the people OF Harper's Ferry should
congratulate themselves that Mr.. B.
has taken the noble and gigantic work
in hand which will rebound to the
prosperity aud happiness of that good
old town in the present as well as Tor
future generations.
eB- SHENANDOAH RIVER NAvIGAT1oN.-
We have been permitted to peruse Il cor
respondence between Hon. ID. Il. Lucas,
of Charlcstown, and Col. w. p. Craighill,
l.. 5. Engineers, says the Charlestown
spirit, In relation to the appropriation for
the Improvement of the Shenandoah river,
made by Congress some time ago, and
from it we gather information that will be
gladly received by u large number of our
people. The appropriation of $1,000, it
will be remembered, was made condition.
IL. that all the rights and titles of the old
Shenandoah River Navigation Company
should Dc Cancelled and the work given TO