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Weekly national intelligencer., 1854-04-29

TROUBLE AMONG THE FIsH.-We learn that the recent
severe storm caused qnite destruction among the fish
OF our coast and nnumerablc quantity of alewyes
venturng in quite close have been driven on shore by the
strong wind and tides which have lately prevailed in our
vicinity For the past or three ays the shore along
Cohasset has been srewed with these specimens of the
fnny tribe and the occasion has given constant occupa
ton to large number Of fishermen Boston Courier
Weekly national intelligencer., 1854-04-29

Hon. LUTHER SsvERANcE, ofNane, late United States
commissioner at the Sandwich Islands, has returned to
his homo in Augusta. We regnt to learn from the
Banner that Mr. s. is afflicted with an incurabe cancer
He fully Of his situation md Of his approach
ing ate but is thankful that Providence has perm
him to return home to die in the bsom of his family,
and to have his body buried amongst ks kindred
Weekly national intelligencer., 1854-04-29

ARRIVAL OF WHALEsHIPs.--Th New sedford Mercury
records the arrival Of nine whaers one merchant
at that port the Goth, with ,95Obbs of sperm
and 17,200 bbls. Of whale OIL The shA Mohawk at
Woodss Hole goth for Nantucket has 22O0 bbls Of
sperm oil
Weekly national intelligencer., 1854-04-29

Twelve buildings, including the Presbyterian Church,
on the southeast side of the public square at Amercus
Georgia. were destroyed by fire the morning of the
18th instant The post Office kept in one of the
houses that consumed but the mail matter &c. was
saved. The fire would have been much disastrous
had not the dwelling houses in the vicinity been protected
by shade trees.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1854-04-29

SCIENCE IN SHELL.-The Springfield Post says if you
open oyster and retain the liquor upon the deep she'll
examining it with microscope you will find it full Of
little oysters floating about hundred and thirty of
which only inch; you will also perceive in il
variety of anmacu@ and myrads of Of three dis
tinct species, gamboling in the fluid We are very well
satisfied to find single nico oyster between the shells
without going into microscopical examination of the
family ahinities Of the bvave
Terre Haute Indiana, was the scene Of confagration
early the morning of the 18th instant when the block
Of stores and business shops extending j. c. Rosss
store to 4th street westward and from Main street
Ohio street, except two three wooden buildings oppo
site the Uniyersast Church, were consumed; also, on
the opposite side, the shop formerly used by Rankin
cabinet shop The buildings burnt were, with several
exceptions, cheap wooden structures.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1854-04-29
FROM TEXAS.

9th, and Galveston 18TH and many other Texas papers
Senator HOUSTON passed through Huntsville on the Sd
instant on his way home.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1854-04-29


Of the States to contribute to the support of the
clergy; colleges had been amply endowed; money had
been appropriated to facilitate the removal Of the Indian
tribes. Now, why did the of the red man appeal
strongly the consideration and the bounty of the
Government than the of the black man? Look at
relations to the two We found the Indian here
his native SOIL We had compelled him by advancing
settlements to retire further and further into the depths
Of the forest and had provided the of his
mova besides granting him large annuites to emeorate
the hardship of his condition. But what had been the
conduct of the Indian under this coercion hands
He had turned his INVADERS and his tomahawk and
scapng knife had marked the track Of his retiring foot
steps with the blood of his opprcssors Not the poor
negro. He had been to q meek, patient and most
useful servant And what had been done for him If
the wild and ferocious savage who waylad trains
upon the prairie and fell in vengeance the cabin of the
pioneer to be considered and provided for had not
the black man. who had borne burdens and titled
fields, a much stronger claim
Mr.. S. observed, in conclusion, that he hoped when
these resolutions should be adopted he doubted not
they would be with great unanmity that they would not
be permitted to end there but that committee would
be appointed who should 90 to work with spirit and de-
termined effort and that liberal contributions would be
collected from every portion Of the Union for he did
conscientiousy believe that great and noble the
objects and had been the achievements of the Coonza
ton Society nothing from the beginning of its history
this hour had equaled in practical Importance the
sure now proposed for adoption.
The honorable CHAIRMAN now said that the lateness of
the hour forbade him to detain the meeting although
there were some considerations having bearing on this
subject which he should like to present HI concurred
with his friend on the right r Robnson that the
rent Of Christian beuevoence throughout this country
presented better ground of reliance than the course of
caprcious and irregular legislation yet it also pro-
per that the aid Of the National and State legislation
should be accorded and if wisely and properly sought
he doubted not that would yet be extended in aid Of the
efforts OF private benefcence Convinced he was that
the Constitution conferred the legislative power and that
the same measure of could not be looked for with
out Governmental aid he hoped that aid in all the de-
partments of the Government, would be solicited
The minds Of those present had been directed to obi
cations so much higher and sacred that he should
not advert to those he about briefly mention was he
not aware that they exerted practical influence on men
which the obligations Of christian benevoence however
higher and more sacred could not and did not meet Ma
onal PRIDE whatever might be said of its Inherent ma.
ure, did nevertheless form great element in oil national
virtue What comparatively would Liberia have attained
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-07-22
The La aborinc Classes.

| Whilst the arIslocral has ever looked
/ down upon the man of toll and hard labor,
as inferior TO the man of wealth, what are
rhe facts ? Do they sustain such purse
PROUD sentiments And is il true that
:hr farmer, the artisan, the day Iaborer,
mi hlea yf all classes who labor and toll,
rd whose industry feeds, cloths and sup
ports the world, are below the men upon
whom dame fortune has been so lavish Of
her gold ? No sir: these are false SEN
'Im"nts. To what class did Adam, Moses
aud David belong Were they not far
mers and herdsmen? Where was
Abraham and ClncInnalus ? The one
was hcIIsman, the other a ploughman
and they were both men Of active and la
borinus habits. Franklin was a mechanic,
and Washington a farmer; and thousands
OF tne greatest men that ever lived and TO
whom the world owe most Cor their WIS
dom, and mental labor, belonged to some
Of lhe laborIng classes. And all of them
whn ave spoken out upon the subject.
lc~n'y tnat '.r. enjoyed heights and
Grp,as ur pleasure in rural life that they
II ger found ~ legislative trails, in the |
midst @, court hunots, or in wearing the /
regal crown Of rhe mighliest empress
David, while erioyiug all the honors and
giories Of one oI the greatest kingdoms Of,
his ,ime, oleL called up the days when
he was a sI"nherI, and sighed for the .
and pleasure he possessed .
while surrounded 10y his beating hocks. /
Cincinnaius could not he induced TO leave f.
his plough longer than his presence in the
Senate chamber al Rome was imperiousv
demanded. TO regulate the political affairs
IF The empire. Washington served only
eight years as civil magistrate over our
Union, and then voluntarily sought retire
nent on his farm on the banks of the Pc.
omac, whilst millions of human beings
y rendered al and admired the man, who
,ave a convincing argument in favor of
ural life over the ambition of politicians
md statesmen. Man is formed for bodily
IS well as for mental labor; and the for
ner is necessary 10 the development OF the l
alter. {
But the best way to determine the true
haracter and proper position Of the labor q
ng men is 10 consider the productions Of c
abor in their importance to support All. T
nal life. Ii is to the farmer, mechanic y
nd laborlng man, we are indebted for b
very thing that we have. What advan- 5
'ges would gold give the possessor if we )
ad no producer! individuals NAV flour. v
III, and luxuriate upon all the real bles- h
good and substantial .hings of
lis llie--aDd never see dollar OF the b
reclous metals. Their fields may teen
nth the waving graiR-'heir orchards /
lay bend with the ripe and delicious f
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frul!--and their hocks may roam in pride
over their pasture fields. These are ,he
real indications of wealth--because thew
contribute directly TO the comfortand sup
port Of m4n. But wha; would gold effect
il these articles could not be purchased
with it. Il is only circulating medium,
and is valuable merely because il can be
exchanged for such things as men want.
Labor is the capital of the poor man,
when properly directed, pays a better in
terest than the money of the rich man.
None should be ashamed TO labor. All
the vacations Of life are honorable in
themselves. No.hing that will contrib
ute 10 the happiness of man. or that car
rles reward with ii is dishonorable in
the estimation of those whose opinions are
worth respecting,
Tie men who toll from morning until
evening on the high way, in the heId or
at,he work shop, are the bone and sinew
the ncrye--the IIrr-blooJ Of our coun-
try. The proud nabob may affect
to look down upon You, but heed him
not Your toll and sweat will gIve.you
sound sleep, good appetite, and heal
thy circulation of the blood; while the in
dolence of your rich neighbor, drives
away sleep, creates loss of appetite, and
the most robust constitution
Pursue then your calling, however hum
bic it may seem 10 be, needless Of the
'rowns of those who may be squandering
away an estate which came to them by
inheritance.
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SHEPHERDSTOWN
F Z NJ A l. E Sc MIN A r Y

TEACHERS.
Rev. J. l.. FRARY, Principal, Teacher Of the Latin,
and Greek Languages Miss L. b. DAVENPORT,
Assistant, and Teacher Of the French, Italian and
GermG" Languages Miss s--, Teacher Of Music,
: Nhe classes Will receive lectures on National
L Philosophy and Chemistry, accompanied by
experimental illustrations for which apparatus
will be furnished. The year will be divided in
TO two sessions Of five months each, beginning
on the 2nd Monday Of September and February.
Vacation in July and August.
TERMS PER SESSION.
course, including elements of French
SO; Academical course SIS Classical course
go; Instruction in French Sc Instruction in
German So; Instruction on the Piano $50 pay
6le quarterly in advance.
Board may be obtained on moderate terms
nder the care Of one Of the teachers, who will
ay special attention to the department of pu-
Ills out Of school. The discipline enforced will
c parental, but Efficient, designed to prevent raih
= than correct faults; but due authority will be
Maintained and order secured. Nov. 26-ly
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G303G8 20s5gg:ss: Z: z !: =.
THE MAIDEN'S TEARS.
By sLoCCM sLUGs.

Twas sad to see the fallen tears,
Ofone yet in her girlhood's bloom
Twas not because declining years
Uere bearing nigh the cherries tomb;
For oh ! we dream not of decay,
Whilst yet the blood is not full blown
The how'r may smile for many day,
Ere Leath shall mark it for his own.
Or was the grief of one so young,
Caused by some vile deceiver gay,
Who breathed his vows with honcyed tongue
.3nd won her love, but to betray'
Or had the idol of her soul
He who poss. sse1 her willing heart
Gone to that drear, uufriendiy goal,
From which no being shall depart.
All ! no: twas not young, blasted love,
Nor perured VOWS, as false as sweet,
That thus her burning tears could move,
And leave her heart with gr.ef replete;
1t was sadder, deeper woe,
That fate had laid for her in store
A sorrow dire that few may know
She wept-because her eyes were sore
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-07-22
NEW AND SPLENDID GOODS |!
oANElE.p. RROTHER 8 co,

229 Baltimore ST., Corner Of CAGrI'S'
4 RE nov opening NagnUcsat Stock
z nt VEJC GOODS, such as Ameri-
can, English, German and French Jewel
~. in fon sets anI single pieces. Best
qu2!itv Gold Watches, viz: English Lee
yers; skeleton do; purIex; Anchor Es-
,sna,,an,. Lso;nes. some very small for
l,dles SCI with diamonds and pearls ele-
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-07-22

not the brave eagle pair with the stupid
owl. nor the gentle dove with the carron
crow. Like should have like. 1t is a
glorious sight to see two old people, VINO
have weatreyed the storms, and basked in
'h,e sunshine of life together, 90 hand in
hand, lovingly and trulhlulIy, down the
genie decIlvIry of time, with no angcrs.
nor jralon>ies, nor halreds garnered up
against each other, aud looking with hope
and joy to the everlasting youth Of heav-
en-, where lhry two shall be one forever.
Tharl> prap ~ rridgr-- tor II is the mar
rage OF ,PrD ~rh spirit. Their love is
woven into wo"t 81 gold, that neither
time nor death. uer eternity can sever.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-07-22
If You Want Ycur Talents Appreciated
Get R.Ch.


That tells the wuole story in = nutshell.
If you wish to re anybody in the estjma-
non of mankind, ct nrh No matter
how pure your morality, how lofty your
aspirations, bow disciplined your mind,
unless You have q fortune vou will never
be loved, noticed, or respected. But if
your ancestors chanred to be a miser and
thus left you goo1Iy heritage, you are
tawned on, coarted and laltered. If you
are real knave, or bIockhead, its of no
consequence, for you are rch. This
blind Idolalry of wealth, the worship Of
m1mmon, Is enough to make an honest
man blush for his race. The "Almigatv
dollar" is tie whole end of, G,exisrence, and
the only object of life. The minister of
God forgot his high calling, and breaches
for "hlgher salary" His congregation
follow him 10 ,he costly ediice, oslensi-
bly, dedicated TO God, and instead of med
Ilating on The true end of life, they are
absorbed in admiring their own, nr envy
ing their neigh5or's rich garments, and
SchemIng how the morrow shall add to
their store Of wealth.
Extrayagance, fashion, and cheating,
lhroug our streets, and joslIe against hon
est toll. Leveried fooImen and costly
coaches hurry by, and splash merit with
mud thrown from The Wheels-and thus
in ever phase ofIife. The toiIing, labor
ing, honest poor are despised and con-
demned. Riches are coveted, sought for,
and worshiPPed by the million. Homes
.y and truth, merit and talent, are sold for
1 "mess Of pottage." Too often the most
'pen dishonesty is forgiven and forgot
en-, because wealth blinds the eyes and
'bterates the memory ofthe public "An
lonest man is the nobIest work of God"
vas once true; but now, Get all you can
nd keep what you get" is the great prin-
Iple of the age.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-07-22
Credit--The Farmer.

We heard Of an intelligent agriCulluIist
lately who compared farming with many
other pursuits. He had once thought OF
becoming a merchant, and he had looked
into the business to know some Of the
tolls and troubles of merchandising, and
tie difficulties which a lradesman must
expect to encounter, even though he NAV
have capital to begin with. But credit
must be given al any ra!e where any large
business is done. Large quantities of
goods are daily bought on credit. These
goods must be distributed and scattered in
every direction to the consumers. Cred
II upon credit must be given. When
these goods are thus scattered, the party
who purchased and then sold again, may
not have II in his power TO pay. He may
have failed 10 collect his dues, and it may
not have been his fault, for others who
owed him may have failed TO pay at the
maturity of the time agreed on for credit.
In short the credit system has grown so
extensive that all who are in trade must
run great risks. The utmost prudence
will not secure majority of those who
give extensive credit, and one failure may
produce many. The uncertainty Of pay
ment is so great that a sensitive man can
hardly be expected to sleep well o'nights,
anu the most s!ol!d are sometimes driven
TO desperation.
How very different the condition of the
farmer. He is not obliged to sell on cre-
dlr, and he need not fear much from the
failure Of other men. He may be in debt
and have notes 10 pay as well as the ira
der, but he is not haunted by frequent
lnnS Of banks. He pays interest annual
y or seml-annualIy, and he has the means
Of payment. His property remains on
land ill he thinks proper TO turn it for
,ash, and there is but little risk in the
business. So safe IS the prudent farmer
considered, that he can hire money for
ong terms Of time al better rate than a
raider who has nothing but fleeing prop.
.rty to give as security for loan.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-07-22
FIRE In SHEPHERDSTOWN
Real Havana, ah puff away care,
Blow all misfortune in the air.

Real Havana, ah puff away care,
BLOW all misfortune in the air.
III lLLlAM STINE & BROTHER
III would ,ake this method Of informing
the citizens of Shepherdstown and yicini.
ty, that they have opened
Cigar and Tobacco Mandatory,
one door below Mr.. McEndree's store,
where they will keep constantly on hand
all the various brands Of Cigars and Chew
ing Tobacco, generally manufactured. both
of foreign and domestic manufacture. -
Their stock of Cigars is composed of i'm
ported HaUannGS, Principals, Londrics,
CastellOi$, PautiHOeS, La NOrmas, IL
Neptune, Dirau, El Nausero, Ste6auo-
M, KoSSuth, Lopez. Regalias, &C.
They would also say that their stock Of
Chewing Tobacco cannot be beat in the
Old Dominion, for cheapness and good
ness of quality, and as sample of cheap
ness they would just call the attention of
the public to an excellent brand of Con-
gress Chewing Tobacco, which they will
sell a! the low rate of ls4 cts. per Id. and
all other brands in proportion. They
would especially invite the attention of
the consumers of the weed, to their stock,
as they fel! confident that it will be to their
interest to try Of them, as they fatter
themselves that they can please the taste
of the most fastidious, as regards either
price or quality. Also an excellent article
of Scotch and Rappee Snuff.
Shepherdsown, Apri! %, 1854. ly
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-07-22
" ed2iu@ Presents.

0ANFlELD, BRO. & CO., 800 Bali
! more street, are prepared to furnish
Hci'Hg Presents of the most elegan,
character, such as Diamond and PED
Jewc!ry, richly chased Silver Pitchers
Cream Pos, Tea and Coffee Sets, Pastry
Ice Cream, Fish, cake and puJdine
Knives, Salt Cellars, Napkin Rinns
Dessert Knives, heavy Spoons and Foris
splendid Gold WATCHES, some of wticI
have cases set with Diamonds. Pearls
Emeraids, &c.
c., B. & Co. Icing direct Immortal.
and manufacturers, can offer crca, i.lno,
menls 10 purchasers, cal anu ey,rna,L
above. Corner Of Boiiimor. n3 C5gy5s,
streets. Nm, ''S o.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-07-22

Elegant Presents for Strangers.
nANFlELD, BROTHER 6. CO., 229
u Baltimore Street, offer 10 strangers
visiting Baltimore the Iargest assortment
of SPLENDID GOLD WATCHES,
rich JeweIry, Solid Silver Ware, Clocks,
AIbata Ware, Pistols, Revolvers, Brace
lets, Rings, &C., to be found in this civ.
and prices The very lowest. Call and ex-
amin.
November 2G. 1853. I--Iy
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-07-22
School Books,

/ He subscriber has just received an as
L so.tment Of School Books, among which
he enumerates the follOwing:--Michell's S
Primary Geography; Mitchel's Geogra-
ply and Atlas; SiIIiman's Chemistry;
Vonrr q g TL--o's Ar;,L
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-07-22
Jewelry ManufactOry.
CANFIFLD, BRO. q CO.,

No. 229 BALTIMORE STREET,
Having completed their arrangements for
manufacturing Jeooe!ry on more extern
SI'e scale, under their own supervision
parties may rely or getting their work
done IN the most durable and fashionable
style, at short notice and at reasonable
prices.
November 2G, 1853. l--ly
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A laundress who was employed in the
family orone Of our distinguished men,
said 10 him with a sigh.
"OnIy think, excellency, how little
money would make me happy!
"HOw lillle madam - said the old
gentleman.
90, dear sir, one hundred dollars would
make me perfectly happy"
III that's all, you shall have it," and
he Immediately gave it to her.
She looked at 1t with JOY and thankful.
ness, aud before the old gentleman was
out of hearing exclaimed II wish | had
said two hundred =
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-07-22

have just rece"eu nom DaIumOTe a
L fresh supply of Summer Goats, Pants
and Vests, also some very fine Shirts aud
fashionable Collars, low for cash.
A. HUMRICKHOUSE.
Shepherdstown, June II, 1854. 30-tf
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A Name correspondent OF Inc Green
Mountain Herald gives the following as
he form Of prayer by class Of people
called the new lights" and who believe
in Direct Praying:-
Lord, have mercy on sister Kelley.
who gets up, cuffs the cat, kicks Ihe dog,
scolds her husband all the morning, and
then gets up and talks right on top Of it,
Boys are sometimes endowed with re-
marksble memories. The Keen family
of the State ohTexas, consisting Of three
girls and boy, the latter only four years
old. They were all sitting round tie fire
engaged in telling how far back they could
recohect. One of the giils recolIcclCG
when she had "a doll that winked wiili
both eyes Another recol.ecied Wh, "a
she was little baby at the breast. aud
Nancy lickled her fret" Johney Keen.
who was tie last and least of them ali said
he IecoIlecIed "wuss Than that
How wuss g said all The girls in a
breath.
ooh | reeollect three weeks before
l'ze born, and how | cried all the time f,r
fear I'd be gal =