Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-08-19
letter 1rom Charlestown.

Mr. Zittle<->Just now, Charlestown has
.,mething Of boom in August--not of
Snsiness Kind (for this is moderately quiet
hnt unusual life is abroad because Of ad-
S;tional population brought to the town
through summer visitors; those promen-
"ding the streets and indulging in drives
IN the best our liveries afford, break the
monotony which prevails In the usual
routine of our yearly life. The private
boarding houses of the town are full and
the hotels Especially the Carter House
with which am most familiar) have more
than their usual compliment OF denizens
from the cities.
Tho honorable Court Of Appeals (three
Of the Judges of push with Its efficient
clerk Mr.. Long have quarters at the
above named boteD is holding its annual
August session In Charlestown, so fixed by
legislative enactment. This brings TO the
place eminent lawyers from different parts
of the State who have cases before the
Court and adds to the interest Of Its pro-
ceedings. The gentlemen who compose
this highest tribunal of the State are not
only In legal sense we'll fitted for their
responsible positions, but morally ana re-
ligiously they are above reproach. Ciose
observation Of their ways and manners
convinces me that they are gentlemen OF
strong moral and religious tone OF char,
acter, nc home, doubtless church goers ana
members which they emempniy among
strsngers-a notable fact. How gratify-
ing to their constituency all over the
State that the highest judicial body wears
the ermine untainted by the crying sins
of the day and are free from that which
adde's the brain, corrupts the heart and
A. s,,lr
nav is the character of the gentlemen, four
in number, making up the Court Of APP
meals of West Virginia. Judge Johnson,
the president ex-otficio, somewhat corpu-
liant of person, is intellectual in appear
snce, has al open, generous expression OF
face, rings out a hearty good laugh, and is
blessed with exuberant life. Judge Hay
mond, the oldest by election is quiet aud
staid in manner, his whole appearance
and move Indicating sOlidity of Judgment
and character. Judge Snyder of Lewis
burg, appointed in the place of the late
Judge Patton. is tall Of person, little
STOPPING of carriage and wears face that
shows the habits of a student and bears
the marks of profound legal acumen.
Judge Green (our own town and county
mani has all along been recognized as
walking encyclopedia of legal lore. Since
the court began TO hold its sessions in
Charlestown (perhaps eight years ago.
three of It's members have paid the debt
demanded by the memorable officer
Judges Hoffman, Paul and Patton-re-
min1ing us that none are exempt from the
inevitable decree of natures higher court.
The business proceeds briskly, but one
oral argument TO this time-briefs being
handed in, the session lasting through
August.
We have had this week i'm town the ses-
sion of the "Feachers' Institute" meet
ing peremptory by the school Jaw, COM
posed Of all the teachers Of the public
schools OF the county, male and female,
white and colored. The assembled pcda
gogie wisdom Of the county has been with
us under the control and direction of Prof.
Miller of Fairmont. a gentleman l take II
OF experience and culture, who instructs
In the various branches taught III the
schools, lectures on topics literary in
kind, and gives out hints upon the art o:
teaching, which with many engaged in
the work may be put down as one OF the
''lost arts" The thing is good in itself,
instructive to the teachers and helps to
advance the cause of education. 1t was
not made compulsory by law upon the
hence the attendance on their part was
meagre; now they are required to attend,
hence a large presence. / draw this NOR
nj. the teacher requires the ''rod terrorem"
AS we'll as the scholar. | notice the worthy
sx-presdeut of Shepherd College, Mr..
Joseph McMurran, has put in his genial
presence and wisdom at the meeting. 1t
is progressing smoothly and successfully,
Prof. Mixer giving great satisfaction.
Next week the pedagogues come togeth-
or again at the summons of Nj. Hess the
County Superintendent of schools, 10 be
put through the mill of an annual exami-
nation by the board Of examiners TO test
their fitness for the responsible position
of teachers. This will be but for one day.
On next Thursday the Potomac Asso-
citation meets in the Baptist church of this
town and will be a source Of mach religi-
Gus interest. 1t is distinct from the Viz
sinia Association which is a much larger
body.-the Potomac's territory extending
along the northern rim of the State OF
Virginia. 1t is composed of about forty
churches and will send up 70 or 80 minis
tiers with their lay delegates who with
visiting ministers and others will add
largely to our population and be enter
iained by our citizens generally. The re-
esting and profitable and command large
attendance. The Baptist church here is
M imposing building, and admirably To-
Gated, erected but not finished before the
war, most shamefully abused during that
unhappy period, has of late through the
efforts of Rev. Mr.. Shepherd the pastor,
been repaired with new tin roof and the
main audience room having been plaster
ed, seated and supplied with gas fixtures
will be occupied by the Association. These
with the basement already finished make
it desirable house of worship.
Hon. W. l.. Wilson having accepted the
Presidency of the West Virginia Univer-
sity al Morgantown, contemplates III the
near future removal to that seat of learn
ing. Mr.. w. will be greatly missed from
our community. His high position as
pleader at our bar caLnot well be filled;
while his pure character and influence as
christian gentleman can't be eXcelled.
only voice the sincere wishes and prayers
OF all his fellow citizens for his success
and prosperity.
Rev. Mr.. Shipley the indefatigable pas
tor of the VI. Z. Church South here, has
begun the enterprise of building church
at Browns Crossing with every prospect
Of success. Mr.. NJ. Burr gives the ground
already $3.50 or more are subscribed and
Mr.. S. contemplates by the end OF the
year to have the church finished and ded-
icated. 1t will be grand thing for that
community.
This will do for the present Mr.. little,
TIMOTHY.
Charlesrown, August llth, 1882.