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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-09-24
Epcpurage your own Mechanics,

There is no pon, in which southern
cities are more blind 10 their interest. than
in the matter Of encouraging their own
trades people and manufacturers. The
writer has in his mind instances, in the
last few years, where many thousands o.
dollars, which nigh, have been spent &c
rs good, if not better advantage, IN The
town Of Alexandra, have been sent &c
Northern Cities.
live desire prosperity for Alsxandria,
| il must sooner or later be cardinal prln'
ciple with us, TO encourage and foster home
industry.
The extract herewith, from the Char.
lesion Mercury, expresses IN concise Ian
guage, some arguments in favor OF en-
couraging home industry, which are well
worth preserving. ).
ENCOURAGE YOUR OWN MECHANICS.
DO not send abroad for help ify on have
work to do, when il can be done in your
own Observation-Disclosures at your nex'
door. Encourage your own honest, IN.
dus,rious, fai,hfnl mechanics. They need
all the work they can get, BY such a
course you keep money at home, assist
the worthy, and have just as good work
performed. 1t is the only way 10 make a
Town prosperous--to support your schools
and churches. Where there is dispo-
sition to send hundred miles for articles
that. to say the least, could be manufac,
tured as well at your own door, there will
always be little or no business done IN the
place-the churches will be thinly attend
ed, and all kinds of labor extremely dull.
Wherever the mechanics are the best en-
ployed, prosperity is seen--the social
virtues predominant, travelling mounte'
banks and pedlars retire in disgust, and a
kindly, brotherly feeling is experienced,
which is the source of unspeakable hap
piness.
"Whatever you have to be done, look
around and see if your neighbors cannot
do it. you have house to build or
shoe TO tap, harness to be made or a
pump to be bored, pack of business cards
to be printed, or we'll TO be dug, just
look among your neighbors before you
10 undertake to send abroad and if you
have none around you capable of the task,
it will be time enough to look elsewhere.
1t is wrong idea TO suppose nothing is
serviceable that is made at home. We
know of many instances where men have
refused to purchase work made by their
neiphbors, and sent to distant city for
the articles they needed, and paid a third
more for them, when behold they had
been manufactured and sent away to sell
by the very neighbor. Of whom they re-
fused TO purchase.
LET i, be the motto of ALL will eli,
courage my own neighbors. In turn
you will be encouraged also. A mutual
feeling of good will and kindness will
spring up in your midst, and prosperity
will be observable in every street and in
every dwelling. flea. Gazette.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-09-24
iaure in pistol gallery does 10 modern

figure in pistol gallery Goes 10 a'l'ous'"
duel. -
To bear off thesring was no more re-
garded as evidence of the performers a.
bi!ity TO win lady's glove in ''a nile
passage" than TO "ring the bell" nova
DAVIS is taken as proof that man can face
.l.e muzzle of loaded pistol, and, at the,
word put ball through bis antagonists
heart. 1t is no small abuse ofterms and
Of history, than, to speak Of such harm
less pIays. as are common at orr watering
places, as frats of chivalry. If riding at
the ring be deemed apleasant way oil
taking and giving amusement at the
Springs, there can be no valid objection TO
its being resorled TO (; but in the name of
ancient, and modern chivalry, we protest
against the things being called ''Tour-
nament," and the performers "Knights."
We never hear The misnomers, without
recalling the late John Hampden Pleas
ants admirable burlesque Of one of the
Fauouier affairs, in which he faithfully
the exploits at Brunswick
nGapder Pu.!ing."--Richmond Times.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-09-24
Fauquier Springs Tournament.
DR.. G. A. V. REED. -

The usual display of mock chivalry
came off at the Fauquler Springs on the
4th inst, with due array of knights and
Iaded fair, six lady judges, and three gen.
tlesnen counsellors.
With all Difference TO the judgments Of
those who participate in amusements Of
This kind, We cannot think this riding fu-
riousIy at a round ring is appropriately
called a "tournamenf." 1t is doubtless a
manly exercise, and may serve to exhibit
the skill of the riders in horsemanship,
though failure certainly is no just proof OF
deficiency. The real knights OF the olden
time las any reader of Sir Phil p Sydney's
"Arcadia'' will remember) were in the
habit Of riding al tue ring, as a mode Of
keeping themselves and their horses N
practice, and of acquiring -sreadiness of
aim and arm. But the spor, bore about
the same relation 10 the ious,s OF a true
iop .nsms Mt, the; shooting Pistois s.a chalk
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-09-24
The Aritators Still at Work.

By reference to tie proceedings in
Congress last week, it will be seen that
the faction STYLED Free-Solers are still al
their occupation Of keeping The country.
if possible, in state Of excitement, by
insultingly urging their revolutionary mea-
sures upon The country. Notwithstanding
the fact, that the Representatives Of the
People, by very large and decisive major
tiles, passed all the measures introduced
for the laudable purpose Of calming the
excitement which had taken possession Of
the public mind, these men have attempt
ed TO renew that excitement, thus striving
to disturb the peace Of the country, and
TO endanger the Union Of the States.
Mr.. Thaddeus Stevens Of Pennsylya-
MIA, who seems 10 have assumed the CON-
mand Of this petty faction, robbing the
notorious Gddings Of the mantle which
he was wont to wear, gave notice Of his
intention to offer Bills repeating The sew.
eral Bills which had just become laws
In relation 10 the Bill establishing the
Territory Of Utah, he intends offering a
Bill striking out the clause wbith "recog-
nisrs Slavery in the Territory" We
have not been able 10 discover such 4
clause in the Bill. The only recognition
in regard to slavery, is that the People Of
The Territory, whenever they shall apply
for admission into the sisterhood Of States,
NAV establish Slavery or not, as 10 them
seems fl. 1t therefore only recognises
the right Of the people, to regulate their
own municipal affairs, without the inter-
ference ofsuch pliarasaical philanthropists
as Seward, Giddings, Stevens e. Co., and
who will gainsay this position! aPosiIion
which asserts the truth Of the maxim
which gives vitality TO The institutions IN.
der which we have or political being
the sovereignty ofhe people.
But we have no fears from the efforts
of these men. They have los. their power
in Congress and in the country. The party
Of which they are The head, is fast exhibit
ing the symptoms Of premature decay
They can 10 longer rally any grea, num-
hers of the people under their black Gag.
The hosts who once obeyed their sum.
mons, now, like spirits Of the Vastly deep,
come not at their bidding. They arc fast
working out their own destruction. Their
last move was Blu, the spasmodic effort Of
despair, that state which Immediately
precedes their final dissolution, for "vhohn
the GOis wouid destroy. they first
make mad"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-09-24
Shocking Affair.

A man by the name of Mackey, or Nc
Coy, took lodgings at Bellzhoover's Ho-
tel, four miles from Pi,tsburg, on Monday
night. He was placed in the same room
with William Beltzhooyer 10 sleep.
From some unknown cause he got up
during the night and stabbed William B..
who, by his cries for help, alarmed the
house. Melchior Bellzhoover fastened
to The assistance of his brother, when he
encountered MacFey, who stabbed him 10
the heart. Melchior died instantly. The
bar.keeper was also stabbed in the face,
hu, not dangerously wounded. William
Belrzhoovcr died from the effects of his
wounds to-day at noon. The murderer
has been arrested and committed 10 Jail,
but he is SO badly beaten that the prison
physician says he cannot survive. Had
not the police from the city arrived on the
ground as soon as they did, the murderer
would have been lynched by the enrage d
people. No cause assigned for the MUIR
dor
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-09-24
Mr.. stephens, Of Georgia.

The Milledgeville Recorder ofthe 10Th
inst, publishes an eloquent speech from
this gentleman, delivered at Warrenton on
the 29th August. That paper echoes the
sentiments Of Mr.. Stephens, and places
him upon the true Southern position OF
standing at one aud the same time as the
champion of Southern Rights and the Con-
s,i,u,ion. We extract the following pas
sage from the speech in which he refers
to California, Utah, Mexico, &C., as the
system Of measures perding in Congress
"The question then arose whether, if
this series Of measures should pass as they
now stand, the South ought 10 RESIST tie
thought not. He should speak plainly to
them. He had lately spoken plainly and
distinctly TO the North in the House--he
had told them that he should be for resis-
ting any act of the General Government
which assumed hostile or aggressive
attitude towards the property or instl,u-
tons of the South--he would repeat the
same 10 the people of Georgia. He put
the question of resistance upon principle
he did no, think it sufficient cause for
revolution that the Government should
not mete out to us all the justice we may
be entitled to. But when the Govern
ment shows itself 10 be our enemy, then
!, should be over,hrown. The people
ough to examine these principles and keep
themselves on correct grounds, and never
put their stakes down for resistance one
inch farther than they were willing 10 dig
their graves. When the General Govern
ment becomes hostile to us in lis action,
if that dav ever comes, then we ought to re-
sist-there was where he put his stakes.
As 10 the admission Of California, he SAID
he was opposed TO it--just as ne had been
opposed to the acquisition of the country.
He did not want 10 govern California, and
he did not want California to govern him;
and he would be willing now 10 vote
twenty millions Of dollars to Mexico TO
take il back to get rid Of the whole acqui-
si,ion. But majority Of Congress voted
for the acquisition and if a majority shall
now vote 10 admit California as State,
thew have > clear constitutional right ia
do it.
"Mr. S. read that clause in the consti'
tuition which declares that "new States
may be admitted into the Union by Con-
gress." This power. he said, was clear,
dis,ipc, and broad. The admission of a
State was matter Of discretion for Con
rress. As member, he should exercise
his discretion by voting against II. But
if majority. in the exercise OF like dis
cre,ion, should vote for it, they have
right to do so. and her admission will be
no violation of the constitution; and resis'
lance &, such measure would &c wrong
and unius,fiable in his opinion. Ii
Convention should be called in this State
upon that event, he hoped sufilcien, a.
mount of wisdom, prudence, and patriot
ism would be found in it 10 save the State
f,om being committed TO resistance upon
such an issue as that. Ii would be wrong,
and hs trusted that in the midst of oul
difficulties, we NAV never forget To prac'
! nee The virtue of keeping in the right.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-09-24
Mrs. Miller.

We learn from source entitled to cred
il, that Mrs. Miller, whose sudden dis
appearance and supposed suicide at Nj
agara Falls elected so much remark few
months since, has, within few days, re-
turned to the home of her father, the late
Senator Norvel. at Detroit Michigan,
who has died during her absence. The
stories with which the Press has teemed
about her having gone to Europe in COM
pany with a gentleman, &C., &C., are
wholly unfounded. She returns Of her
own accord, drawn mainly, we believe, by
strong desire to see her children. Her
mind seems TO be disordered, and it is
supposed by her friends, that her absence
was induced by the strong religious ex-
element under which she has been la
boring for some time.-N. 7. Courier. =,
EET-In connection with the subject the
annexed letter has been placed in our
hands for publication. A previous letter
from the same source, which has been
shown us, is in strongly contrasted tone,
and speaks bitterly Of the assumed guilt
Of Baker.
DETROIT Sept. ii 1850.
My DEAR SIR.--It affords me more
pleasure than can we'll express TO COM
munica,e to you tina, ten days ago We re-
ceived letters from my daughter informing
us where she was, and requesting her
father TO come for her, she not having
heard of her fathers death. A friend was
sent for her and she arrived at home lasl
Saturday night. Her conduct has been
most satisfactorily explained, and believe
her 10 be as free from guilt as she was
when she first left her fathers house.
She has not seen or heard anything OF
Henry G.. Baker since before she left Win.
chester last November. / believe he left
Winchester some time before she did with
the intention of going TO some Foreign
country" and since then she has known
nothing Of him. That he is perfectly
innocent man as far as she is concerned ]
am perfectly convinced of, and regret that
should have done him so much injustice
when last wrote to you. She has been
under Catholic protection ever since she
left the" Falls" until placed in the hands
Of her own friends. With regard to the
stories which appeared in the papers con-
Meeting his name with hers, he will have
10 make his own explanation. Believing
that this communication will bring joy TO
his mothers heart:
Iremain,
Respectfully yours,
ISABELLA II. NoRvELL.
DR.. G. A. v. REED. $50. -
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-09-24
Receipt for Curing Hams.

Mr.. Nathan White or Montgomery co.,
Maryland, has presented the editor Of the
Washington Republic with recipe by
which the prize ham at the late fair at
Rockville was cured. 1t is as follows:
The pork should be perfectly cold be.
fore being cut up. The hams should be
sailed with bloom salt, with portion of
red pepper, and about gill of molasses
10 each ham. Let them remain in salt
five weeks; then hang them up, and
smoke with hickory wood for five or six
weeks. About the first Of April take them
down and wet them with cold water, and
let them be well rubbed with unleached
ashes. Let them remain in bulk Tor sew
eral days; and then hang them in the loft
again for use.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-09-24

ANoBLE SENTIaENT.-lIenry A. Wise.
in his late Address on the subject Of Ed
ucation, says: Teach your children the
elements Of Christian philosophy, the BIZ
BILE, lessons of Love and Temperance, and
knowledge. and Virtue, and Faith, and
Hope, and Charity, and you may turn
them out into the world without pang of
apprehension, without doubt or distrust,
or fear; they will never hurt each other,
and never injure The State"
That is the true idea-an Education
which looks both to the Head and the
Heart.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-09-24

LARGE CATTLE.-CoI. Is. ]. Basel, of
Harrison county, Va, has purchased OF
Mr.. A. Minor, Of the same county, the fol-
lowing cattle, to be faltened for the Balli-
more and other Eastern markets:
One pair Of oxen, 4 years old, weighing
1000 los. One pair, 6yeaTs old, weigh
ing 5000 lbs; and another pair. O years
old, weighing $500 lbs.-CHpper.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-09-24

Form GENERATIONS IN JAIL.--There
is ssid 10 be in one Of the county jails in
Connecticut, a little girl, her mother,
grandmother, aud great.grandmoiher.--
Here iniquity is visited upon the children
unto the bird and fourth generations.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-09-24

OPP FELLOWS GRAND LoDGE.-CIN-
c1HNATTr, Sept. 1.-THE Grand Lodge
of Odd Fellows Of the United States, in
session here-to-day, elected the following
officers for the ensuing year:
William w. Moore. ID. CO, Grand Sire.
Mr.. Page, wis, Deputy Grand Sire.
J. L. Ridley. Corresponding Secretary.
A. Z. Warner, Grand Treasurer.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-09-24

CHANCE OF NAME.-By an order OF
The Post Ogice Department the name OF
the Post Ogice at Dnnnington's Depot.
in this county, has been changed. The
place will be known hereafter rs VAN
cleavesvilIe, the name which j. originally
hore.- Virginia RepubHeaLl.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-09-24

The Essence Of Celery is said 10 be
made by soaking for fortnight half an
ounce Of The seed in a quarter Of pint CT
brandy. A few drops will favor tureen
Of SOUP.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-09-24

COMMISSIONER APPoISTED.LAtthe Sep.
TENDER Term OF The County Court Of this
county, held on yesterday. Lawson Bolts.
Esq, was appointed Commissioner for
The settlement Of accounts in that Court.
Free Press.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-09-24

TrExisH FLEET.-A part OF The Turk
ish Medierranesn Squadron is about TO
sa,I for England, and part for the United
latter being tie longest cruise
on record Of Ships belonging To the Sui
fzu
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-09-24
THE REGISTER.
ShepherdstOwn, Jefferson County, Va.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER "a, 1850.
AGENCY.

Mr.. William Thomson, S. E. corner Of
Baltimore and Calvert sts., Baltimore, Md, is
our authorized agent to receive subscriptions
and advertisements, and receipt for all payments
for the same.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-09-24

/ Alexander lsrees, Esq. publishes The
retult Of his experience with Guano, IN
the Charlottesville Advocate. In Mr..
Rises's opinion. the great use Of Guano
is for irhent on poor land.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-09-24

DEAD.-Breve. Maj. W. r, Bainbridgc,
Captain Of the 4th Artillery, U. S. Army.
died al West Point OH tic 18th inst, OF
chronic dYsenlery, contracted 10 Mexico.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-09-24

TEaPERANcE.-The Sons OF Temper
ance OF the District Of Columbia coniem-
plate having grand public demonstration
on their anniversary meeting on the Sec
ohd Tuesday OF October.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-09-24

AsToNIsHINe FATALETY.--Ninc per-
sons, connected with the Republican Of
fee, Richmond, Va. have fallen victims
to-maTisge, within the space q four
-COEuDstiG. s. o. Poper.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-09-24

TIE GuAHo MARKEr.--The Baltimore
Price Curren, of Saturday, thus quotes
gusno -
There is none in importers hands,
either Of Peruvian or Palagonian. We
quote sales from dealers of Peruvian,
which is scarce. at $50 per 1000 lbs. and
for Patagonia, S3s 10 $40 per Ton de-
mand good.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-09-24

Eg- Msior Miller. q. s. Army, died
.uducnIv 81 Union" wn, Pa, last week.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-09-24

Co. We are indebted TO HE Hon. Thos.
III. Benton, of the U. S. Senate, for a
valuable public document.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-06-20
IN NQUART BOTTLES.

IN QtA LI.N'
For the removal and permanent cure OF all
diseases arising from an impure state oflhe
blood or habit of the system, viz
Scrofula or Kings Evil, Rheumatism, Obsii
nate CutaneouS Eruplious, PlnpleS, CT
PuStules ou tie Face. Blotches, Bilcs, Chro-
nic Sore Eyes, King Worm or Tetler,
Scad lIcai, enlargement and pain OF the
B mes aud Joints, Stubborn Ch ers, syp-
hillGic symptoms, Sclaiica, or Lumbago; and
diseases arising from an injudcl, Us use OF
Mercury, Acitites or DropNy, exposure or i'm
prudence IN life; also, Chronic Constu-
tional Dis rders, etc.
! his Medicine has acquired very extend
ed and established reputation wherever il
| has been used, baseL entirely on itsown
merits, which its super pcilicacy has alone
sustained. The unfortunate victim OF hercd-
tary disease, with swollen glands, contract
ed slncws, ana bones half carious, has leen
restored TO health and vieor. The scroulous
patient, covered with ulcers, loaihsome to
himself and hi attendants, has been made
whole. Hundreds of persons who had
gIoancd hopcleSsly tor, ears undercuta neous
and glanduar disorders, chronic rheumatism
and many other complaints sprirglng from
arrangement of the sccretiVe organs and tho
circulation have been raised as II were irCm
the rack of disease, and now, with regencr-
ated constitutions gladly TESTIFY TO the q flea
cy of this ineStImable preparation. The tes-
timDuy OF those who have been cured by lis
u with their rrsdeucrs, has Lecn publish
ed from time to time and weIc 1t deSlI able
a mas OF the most overwhelming testimony
could be brought forward, proving most con-
cluslyriy il, incrtimable value The lfllict-
cd. and hose who have not used this medi-
CT {, are invited TO make atrial of its virtues,
t,.,n, .l,. H.. ~
which II alone can bestOw.
'TRurn Is STRANGER THAN FICTION
The al; cntiuu OF the reader is called To the
following astonishing cCrc, clIrotcd by the
use OF Sands Sarsdparila,
THIS, - certify that have colored wu-
man who has teen aiil cled for The last five
years with ScroWlo, and all the rem, dies
p.cd had 40 effect in 0rrc,'ing the progress
,fthc.o npllut; on the contrary, she con-
Slantly grew worse-ard ait expenling be-
tween $40 and $50 with ysIcians. besides
using olh'r popular rcmeIics without success
ill thc disease had eaten away tie callilarc
of her nose, made It's appearancc on various
part, at her body, and had finally cowmcnced
It's ravaIr> IN the root Ui her mJuih
Ia ihi, i ciiiul situation, wuh tie pIos-
pcct Cf death staring ter ~ the face, stated
Increase 10 Or DISo,way the agent ioi Sands
,JrstIa'iila IN Newb,ln, n. c.. by whom
.ras advised TO use that arucie; and TO INV
u prise ami that Of my ncigLb,rs. to whom !
ne, case was Snown, after using four an. |
laf titles she wss eslored To perfect hca th |
an that in The pare OF three ecks, aud was
abe ~ work in two weeks from the time she
commenced taking 1t.
JOSEPH McCO TIER, +.
Mout of Nrust River, Craven Co, e. |
X. X. HAN\HD, Agent Tor Newport,
Nov L.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-06-20

S'nE IN PRovIDENcE.-Thc large
, ding on Broad street known as the
die But, Factory, was totally de-
;'t"ged by fire Las, night, abou, = o..
o. D.: So rapid was the progress Of
rr llmcs iha, but a small portion Of
rrcn' ents Of the building could Le
. vL How TIC fire occurred, we
, "a not learn.-Proc. Post.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-06-20
CHRONIC ERYSIPELAS AND ULCERS.

AsrosTsHIsa AND MOST WONDERFUL CURE Capt
E,ra hnapp of No ~ Willow st., Brooklyn NJ y
Of the most respectable citizens in the city wa,
afflicted FIVE years with Soroiulous Erysipelas OF both
legs from the knees 10 the feet which nilRmcd and
sweed 10 prodigi size and liberated Large deep
ulcers apparently large enough To a finger in came
into them which discharged daily almost incredible
quantity OF a matursted substance lie had had the
advice and attendance of several Of the most sklful
physicians aud had tried many highly recommended
medicines without ehocting cure, and was told by
one OF two OF his yscians that the ulcers in his cgs
would ~a hm Of b,J0, long. BRANrs PuRITyIse
EXTRACT has cured these liberated and inhamed leg.
90 that now they entirely healed up and he enjoys
nod hpalt - 'S@S'