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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-02-01

the people was promptly voted down,
party vote. Bill for the relief of
soldiers who have lost
ma eye, a leg or an arm in the service.
was recommitted fot amendment. 1t
will no doubt pass. land gives pension
of three dollars month. Bill exempt
ing one hundred dollars worth of
farming and mechanical tools from
taxation, referred to committee on
penance. Bill for the sale of the
States interest in the Western North
Carolina Railroad has been introduce
ed and will doubtless provoke dis
cussion. We will refer to it again.
On the whole. we think the business
of the session we'll advanced. The
voters in the different Townships
should send up the names of those
they desire for justices of the peace
OR not complain if men of their
choice are not appointed.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-02-01
THE LEGISLATURE.

A great deal of the time of our
seems to have been con-
sumed during the last week over the
bill to change the name of the Elize-
beth City and Norfolk Railroad Com
pany, to that of Norfolk and South
ern Railroad Company. The bill has
passed it's third reading in both
unanimously. There are. it
would seem, some people who think
there is something in a name. Bill
to amend the landlord and tenant act,
making it a misde,neanor for land
lordto seize the tenants crop without
process of law, passed Its third read
ing in the House. Bill for amnesty
and pardon to certain persons accus.
ed of selling liquors without license
after amendment, passed its third
reading in the House. The object OF
this bill is to settle and clear the
dockets of indictments which were
passed last year, under the prohibi-
ton acts in the several counties. The
bill to allow the Commissioners Of
Halifax county to bond it's debt and
levy special tax to pay the same
passed its second reading in the
House. Bill to cleo: magistrates by
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-02-01

asked the Legislature to do what he
declares the people are opposed to.
The University is worthy institu.
ton and we love it and would have
it stand far above all other colleges in
the State-that is as University.
We think that the University ought
to stand thus above other colleges.
Their when our young men have taken
courses at other colleges they could
finish their education at the Univer-
sity, taking more advanced courses
there which it is not the province OF
other colleges to give. But we don't
think it just to the people OF the
State to tax them for the purpose OF
teaching religious creeds at the Uni
versity. And we hope that the bill
recently introduced in the Legisla-
ture to appropriate $4,000 more to
the University, will not pass.
We may not be quite accurate, but
we think it costs the State about ST.,
500 for every one that graduates
there now.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-02-01
We we're pleased al the opening of
the present session of the Legislature

We were pleased al the opening OF
the present session of the Legislature
tn learn that the body went imme-
d;ately to work II earnest. The
nress almost throughout the whole
State was inclined to compliment
them, and seemed to hope and expect
that there would be more real, earn
est work done during the present
eession than We have been accustom-
Oh TO have dore by our representa-
t;ves. But recently, we have seen
several comments on how little the
LEGISLATURE Is doing. We frequently
coo in some exchange something
like the following: So many days
the Legislature has been in session.
and very little done yet.
Frequently also some one remarks
that "theLegislature did nothing yes
terday.''
According to this, it seems proba.
BILE that the Legislature will consume
more than the sixty days given them
We say, let there be as little extra
expense to the State as possible and
it seems to us that a body of intelli-
gent men, as our Legislators are, OF
ough to be, could transact the bust
ness of the State, and that judicious
" and satisfactorily, in sixty days.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-02-01
THE GOVERNOR AND THE UNIVERSITY

We think the Governors message
an able document, and we agree with
him in the most Of lis recommends
tions and suggestions. But in his
appeal for the University. we are as
far apart as the East is from the
West. We are opposed to taxing the
the people of the State to establish
moral and religious chair at the
University.
The ''chairs'' at the University
ought to so let their lights shine and
their influence be felt by exemplifying
Christ in their daily life, as to forever
preclude the idea that any other phil
osophy will be taught at that school
save the orthodox philosophy of one
God. one Savior, one Spirit and one
Bible.
Ana if there is the faintest shadow
OF chance that anv philosophy, as
to God and his attributes, shall be
taught in that honored institution.
other than that God is Father and
Creator of all things and that he de.
mands and is justly and richly emit
tied to the obedience, reverence. and
services of all men everywhere, let
that grand old institution be suspend.
ed never to assume it's work again.
But we know that there is no danger
in the direction the Governor seems
to fear. We are proud of the interest
of the State and education of the
people. But in this matter we think
he has zeal without knowledge
We happen to know some of the
teachers in the University, and W.
can assure the Governor that thu
moral training of the boys will b,
cared for, and that the evidences Of
christianity will be taught and ex-
emplified in the daily life of thes.
teachers.
But the Governor says that tn
Faculty tried to endorse chair o
moral science and evidences Of chris
tianity and found that the peopl
were opposed to it; and yet he ha
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-02-01

The Newbernian gives quite an
able editorial on Education and
Taxation but we think that it puts
come things in a bad light. In the
discussion of the subject of Graded
schools, it seems to be very much OPP
posed to taxing sthe people to sup
port them. Reference is made to the
amount Of tax that Newberne would
have to pay simply, as though other
towns were left out CT consideration
entirely. While we do think there
are mistaken ideas in many places
about the efficient work done in Ora
ded Schools, we are not prepared to
indorse all the Neacbermidn says
against them. The cause of educa-
ton seems to be discouraged rather
than advocated. For Instance, the
Newbernian says that the illiteracy
in Massachusetts, is less, and in North
Carolina greater, than in any other
State in the Union and then gives
the Wilmington Star as authority for
saying that ''immorality is fourfold
greater in Massachusetts than in
North Carolina" That NAV be, but
who can suppose that this is caused
by the education of Massachusetts
and the illiteracy Of North Carolina
And the Ne,obernian gives as justi6
cation Of its position, Hoar as the
disgrace of the one and Ransom as
the glory of the other. We are proud
of our noble Ransom and feel safe
while our interest in the Senate are
committed to his hands but we hard
ly think that he would agree with thu
Ne,obernian in boastlng of the ign
ance of the old North State.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-02-01
ADDRESS AT THE NEXT FAIR.-We

ADDRESS AT THE NEXT FAIR.-We
have been informed that Senator
voorhees, has promised to deliver
the address at our next fair which
will be he Id here on the 9Th, 9th, 7th,
9Th and 9th of November next.
The Tall Sycamore OF the Wabash
is one of the finest orators of the
country and his speech will be we'll
worth listening to. 1t will take
place on Thursday of the fair
Roanoke NeaCs.
Mr.. P. M: Hale has given the
readers of the State a new book,
The Woods and Timbers of North
Carolina" We quote the following
from the Biblicul Recorder
This is a North Carolina Book,
by North Carolinain. about North
Cardinals forests that are as rich as
its gold beds, and singulariy varied
and beautiful. and ought to be in the
hands of every North Carolinlan
who wishes to learn and love what
ever is good in his State. Mr.. Hale
has dope the State great service.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-02-01
We disagree with the Governor

one another communication and
that is in his address to have the
limitations taken off
Of taxation for school purposes.
And here again we admire the zeal
of the Governor, but not his Judge
ment on this subject. We should re-
greet to see the Legislature agree
with the Governor in this matter.
The only protection the minority of
the people has against encroachments
and usurpaJions,is the constitutional
shield, as all anchor safe and stead
fast upon which they can always
RELY, with an honest judiciary to
expound the constitution. The only
protection the people have against
confiscation by taxation is the con-
stitntional limitation. Take that off,
throw down the gap, take away from
the courts the power to restrain usur-
patton, and check confiscation by en-
forcing th> constitutional limitation
oftaxation for any purpose whatever.
and you might let loose a pack of
hungry wolves to despoil and plumber
every man of his property, leaving
the citizen at the complete mercy of
the discretion of the Legislature.
We feel it our duty to enter our pro.
test against this, believing, as we do,
that 1t would be very unwise to I'M
bride the bad passions and worst
elements of our own white population
to be reinforced by ninety thousand
voters of the African race to make q
raid upon the property and wealth o.
the State under the pretext of educa
ting the people.
No one wants the people educated
more than we do. Lor will any out
strip us in that race who run in legal
equitable, and constitutional grounds
But let US think carefully, and adj
vance slowly when the proposition il
deliberately made to take one man.
labor to educate another mans child
rem without any constitutional limi-
taJion on such taken.
Constitutions and laws are mad
not to restrain and hold in check tn
honest. upright and virtuous, but tt
bride and guide the vicious, wicke'
and ungodly part of the human fami
ly. In times of peace and prosperit,
we are apt to have our best citizen
at the head of public affairs, AM
barely ever have to call into requis1
ton the constitution to shield an
protect us from the encroachment
and infringements of that class Q
our people.
But when the wicked rule, the rigt
teous mourn. When great question
are agitated, and society is stirred t
it's foundations and political revolu
tons break out, wicked men are aI
to get control of the government, an
then we need all the power and virtu
of the laws and the constitution wit
all it's checks and balances to proteo
the people from aggression, oppres
sion, and cOnfiscation.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-02-01

Mr.. H. H. Harris, Ware ntOn, N il.
c., saws; 1 used Browns Iron
Bitters with satisfactory results for
weakness and loss of Appetite
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-02-01
A PROCLAMATION
BY THE GOVERNOR.
5000 REV ARD.
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, /
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.

WHEREAS. official information has been
received at this Department that eaton
MILLS. late Of the County of Halifax,
stands charged with the murder of Henry
Ponton, And Whereas. it appears that
the said Eaton Mills has fed the State, or
so conceals himself that the ordinary pro-
cess of the law cannot be served upon
him.
Now. Therefore, I. THOMAS j. JARVIS,
Governor Of the State of North Carolina.
by virtue of authority in me vested by
law, do issue this my Proclamation, Of
fering reward of two hundred dollars
for the apprehension and delivery of the
said Eaton Mills to the Sheriff of Halifax
County. at the Court House in Halifax,
and l do enioin all officers of the State
and all good citizens to assist in briging
said criminal to justice.
Done at our city of Raleigh.
the twenty-sixth day Of De-
(-) cember, IN the year of our
SEAL. Lord one thousand eight hun
l-- dred and eighty-two, and in the
one hundred and seventh year
of American Independence.
THOS. j. JARVIS.
By the Governor:
G. l.. DUDLEY,
Private Secretary.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-02-01

ENTERED AT THE POST OFFICE AT
.corI,AND NECK. n. c.. AssECOND-CLASs
NAIL NATTER.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-02-01

DESCRIPTION.
Eaton Mills is negro about feet, 6
inches high, weighs about $50 pounds.
and is about 45 years old. He is short.
closely built. very stout, has full, oval
face. with bad countenance and quick
accent in talking.
Feb. l, 22-3t.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-12-22
State of West Virginia,
County OF Jefferson
Clerks Ofice OF the County Court.

Clerks Offce OF the County Court.
The following is list OF deeds admitted 10
record iu said office during the week ending
December Is, 1885:
1 John II. Talbot and wife 10 Edward Z. Tai
bot Deed of barg ain and sale, dated Jure 10,
1881 conveying lot Of land in CharlestoWn.
Date of record December 10, 1888.
. Edward Z. Talbot and wife 10 Joseph Trap
nell, trustee for Building Association, No. D.
Deed of trust. dated December 9, 1883, conveying
Two lots of land in CnarleStown. Date OF rec
ord, December 10 1883.
8. George Baylor, special commissioner, to J.
Garland Hurst aud Charles II. Trail. Deed Of
bargain and sale, dated December 10, 1888. con-
yeying one lot in the town of Bolivar and Two
lois in the town Of Harper's Ferry. Date oil rec
ord, December II. 1888
4. J. Garland Hurst, special commissioner, to
Edward Tearpcy. D. cd OF bargain aud sale,
dated December q, 1888. conveying part OF lot
No. IS, In the town of Harper's Ferry. Date of
record, December II, 1855.
s. j. Garland Hurst, sheriff, to Ella Amanda
Wood. Deed OF bargain and sale, dated Deem
z, 1888, conveying one acre OF land AT heeptry 81
Furnace, in this county. Date oi record, De
crmber II, 1888.
q. Christian Staley To ". 7 Lemen. Deed OF
bargain and sale, dated November -, 1885, CON
veying lot of land in SNepherdsto All. Date OF
record ID, cem5er IS, lSSi.
Z. Charles VIM. Cipp to Logan Osburr, Dr.,
trustee for Logan Oshurr, Sr. DEED OF trust,
dated December II, 1888 conveying 4 of "A crop
OF wheat. ID ste of reco d, December Is, 1885.
s. Laura Chapline To &. T. Butler and other.
Deed of release, dated December IN, 1855. Date
OF record, December IA, 1881.
Tcstc.
T. MOORE.
Dec 20, 1883. Clerk ot County Court.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-12-22
A Bishops Good Fortune.

An interesting announcement in the
matrimonial way is the approaching we'd
ding of Bishop Warren, of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, who has been engaged
for some time to Mrs. lift, of Colorado,
the widow Of the famous cattle king. The
lady's wealth is variOusly estimated be-
tween four and six millions of dollars.
She has the handsomcst house in Denver,
the largest ranch in the State, and is u
large owner of city property, grazing
lands, mines, etc. She is a Methodist,
and Bishop Warren met her while pursu-
ing his episcopal ystations i'll the North
vest. Afterwards he met her i'm Europe,
and they spent some time together in
Paris. They will be married December
%. Bishop Warren is widower, and
besides his married son, who is 4 member
of the Philadelphia bar, has two unmar-
ried daughters. The lady also has chill
drcn by her first husband.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-12-22
Praying that Paid.

A dispatch from Akron, Ohio, says that
Harrison Ramon, an eccentric farmer of
Medina County, died recently, when it
came to light that he was possessed of
$685., 900 in money, all of which Was be-
leved to be hidden around the premises.
His widow searched in vain, and then
took to praying. After spending Thurs
day night in prayer, OH Friday morning
she accidentally upset Il beehive, when
$4,000 in greenbacks was disclosed.
Later the accidental dropping of bunch
of keys through the barn floor neccssi-
tated the removing of part of the flooring,
and here were found fruit jars and grain
bags filled with gold and currency, i'll all
over 1912, 900. The widow thinks the is
coyeries were direct answer 10 prayer.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-12-22
$50
R

Will be paid to any one finding anything for
eign TO sugar in any OF the candy made or repre-
sensed 10 Dc pure by me. l make most of my
Christmas Candies. Have candies from 10 cents
up am prepared to furnish al Sunday Schools
with Candy, Nuts, Oranges, Raisns, Figs or
,ny,hing they may want ns cheap as it can be
had from Baltimore. have in stock fine as
sortment of Plair, French and Fancy Candies,
Nut, RaisDs, Dates, Figs, Culrauts, Mnce
Meat, Cheese, Toys of oil i'ds, suitable for
large and small children, old folks, beans and
sweethearts. Also the ladies favorite, Cocoa
nut Candy highly fl vored. full line of Christ
mas tree ornaments, Rai.ins, Currants, Citron
a. cheap as can be bought in town. In fact,
everything that is usually found i'll Il st-class
stock of confectionery. | have endesvored 10
avoid all she ddy or adulteratcd goods. II have
anything shoddy will sell it as such. Any one
wishing any kind OF cake made or iced for the
holidays will please speak at least one week be-
fore Christmas. The o, ser Saloon is always
ready for ladies and gentlemen. II possible
will have on hard through the holidays ICE
CREAM. Al wishing pure and tirst-ca:s Con-
fectiorery call and the Slim Man on the cor
ner. If you want impure or shoddy goods you
had better stop up town aud look for them.
Respectfully, q. w. SHOW.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-12-22

A dispatch from Baltimore says that
Emma j. Harrington has filed a bill for
divorce from her husband, Robert Fear
ing, because he is Of African blood. 1t
appears that Fearing, the defendant, is OF
such light complexion that the evidences
of African blood in his veins are not dis
tinguishabe. He was employed in the
United States revenue marine service, and
married Miss Harrington in Maine. She
supposed him to be Of the Caucasian race.
They lived in the North two or three years,
the result of Che marriage being one child.
Subsequently, Fearing took his wife to
North Carolina, Of which State he is a
native, to visit his relatives, and the wife
claims that there, 10 her surprise, she dis
covered her husband to be Of African de-
scent. She is now Il resident of Maryland,
and rs miscegenation is prohibited by the
laws of Maine, she asks for decree de-
claring the marriage null from the date of
its celebration. The plaintiff is exceed
ingly pretty and possessed Of large means.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-12-22
NEW FIRM,
New Prices !
TRUSSELL & HESS.

We have our Wagon Scales erected
and stock OF coal on hand. the prices OF
which we have reduced from 25 cents
To 80 cents per ton. We are in market
to buy Grain, Baled Hay, and in fact
everything that the farmer has To sell
which we can dispose OF. a full line
OF everything pertaining 10 the grocery
business al our store. Our goods arc
all fresh and Of best quality. Have
laid in special stock tor the season,
such as Citron, Currants. Prunes. Gran
berries, \. Q. Sugar, \. o. Molasses.
Sweet Potatoes, Apples, Buck wheat,
Hominy, Raisins, Cocoanuts. Oranges.
Lemons, Canned anu Bottled Goods.
Plain and French Candies, Crackers,
Cakes, Figs, Dates, Toilet Soaps, Per
iumery, aud the best stock OF Cigars in
this market. We are also selling
Patent Roller Flour under our own
brand. II you want something nice
YOU should try il.
TRUSSELL e HESS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-12-22
Alarria9es.

AtSunnyside, the residence of the bride,
near Shepherdstown, on Wednesday, De-
cember 10, 1888, by Rev. l.. x. Mason,
Mr.. r. l.. MAGRUDER, of Washington,
d. c.. formerly of Shepherdstown, and
Miss MINNIE HALL, daughter of Geo.
w. Hall, Esq.
At the Reformed Church, in Martins
burg, OH Wednesday evening. December
II, 1888, by Rev. J. 4. IIoffheins, Mr..
EDWARD RAUCH and Miss JENNIE
TABLER, all of Berkeley county.
At the Presbyterian Manse, Charles
town, by Rev. DR.. A. C. Hopkins, Mr..
DAVID MYERS to Miss MARY HOFF-
MASTER, both of Jefferson county.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-12-22
State of West Virginia,
County of Jefferson, Sci


In the County Court, November Term, 1883.
Abstract of proceedings, first day, November 8;
Resignation of Solomon Fleming, Justice OF
the Peace, received by the Court.
j. s. Bragonier qualified as Commissioner Oh
Accounts.
License TO retail spirituous and malt liquo5s .!
shepherdsio~n until April so, 1884. granted TO
John C. Lambert
Resignation of John E shaul as Road Sur
yeyor OF Middleway District received by the
Court.
A. II. Tapquary appointed Road Surveyor OF
Middlrway disuict 10 succeed John +. Shaull.
Second day of term, November 9Th.
j. Garland HURT, Sheriff, gave bond and Sc
curity for payment of school tax.
Order in relation TO stock in The Shenandoah
Valley Railroad. ,,
Accounts of tiduciaries ordered to be recorded:
Resignation of Albert r Davis, oTerseef OF
the Poor, Kabletown district
William Wilt appointed Overseer OF tue foor
of Kaoletown district 10 succeed Albert r. DAVIS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-12-22

Some time ago gentleman travelling in
Louisiana was overtaken by storm, and
suddenly almost fel!ed to the ground by a
catfish that struck him OIL the head, and in
moment he was literally pelted with the
fishes SO that his horse ran away and he
was in great danger. Several thousand
of the fishes were raincd down in this
way, and it was finally discovered that a
whirlwind had scooped them up, carried
them off and hurled them again upon the
ground,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-12-22
The Seasons Pleasures.

The 3. 81 O., as usual, is first to the
front with holiday greetings, extending
the compliments of the season in manner
at once pleasant and enticing. The low
rates go into effect at all stations on main
line, divisions and branches east of the
Ohio River, except between Baltimore and
Washington, OH the 22d, and those who
go to cake Christmas turkey with friends
may remain until after New Year, and
enjoy themselves to the greatest extent.
III they do not want to go on that date,
tickets can be had on the 23d, oath and
Goth, thus to cover Christmas travel, and
tickets good to return until and including
January 2d. Again, OH the 10Th, tickets
go Oh sale for New Year travel, and can
be bought that day, the 30th. 3lst and
January lst, good to return including the
I'd. 1t makes no difference in which di.
rcction one wants 20 so, the low rate eov-
ers between all stations us prescribed.
The thriving town of Point Pleasant,
w. Va, was visited by a disastrous fire
last Sunday, which swept away one of the
largest and finest business blocks of the
town.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-12-22

4 WOMAN is equal TO almost any emcr-
gency. A man named Howard, who had
lied from Canada after stealing ST., 900,
MAS arrested In Chicago n few days ago,
but the money was not found. After
wards, however, it was discovered that
Towards wife had the money hidden i'll
her hustle.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-12-22

O'DoNNELL, who killed Cary, the Irish
informer, was hanged i'll England on Mon
day last. or the two acts, the judicial
murder of O'Donnell by the English gov
eminent was the most unjustitiable, aud
the reward will be 4 bountiful harvest
from the revengeful Irish.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-12-22

\ SECTION of a mammoth discovered OIL
the Lena river, after entombment i'm the
ice for certainly not less than five thou
sand years, was so perfect that the struc-
lure of the brain could not be distinguish
cd from that of Il living animal. The ma
tives fed the flesh to their dogs for several
weeks.