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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-12-30
Don't be Discouraged! !

There are many things TO discourage
one, at this season of the year, when the
gloominesS of the weather not unireGuent-
ly has fatal influence on the mind
Money is eight" labor but little in de-
mand, and the "tmes" are "hard." We
fear they may be harder yet before win
lei is over. Nevertheless, don't be dis
couraged. Hope for the best. There
are those worse off than you are. Be
saving of your money. Retrench all
needless expense--but don't give up your
weekly paper. The comparatively tEiflng
sum it costs You, in the course Of a year,
is well repaid by the instruction asd en-
tertainmen,it il affords you. Many failures
have taken place within the last fortnight,
and more will follow soon. These fail
ures will effect the community in more
ways than one. Most of our large busl-
ness firms are heavy money borrowers.
Their suspensions will tend, on The one
hand to reduce the present rates for mon
ey while, on the other, it will throw
hundreds out of employ, and ruin many
who rely on them for means. But again
we say, don't be discouraged. Keep a
'stif upper lip" and Hve ii through. lis
a long lane that has no turning; and a
dark night, indeed, that never ushers in
the day.
If you are distressed in mind, lice; bet
Ter times will YET come to cheer you.
If you have been contented and cheer
full, HUe; and make others as happy as
you can.
If misfortunes have befallen you by
your own misconduct, hUe and be wiser
hereafter.
If things have befaIen you by the faults
Of others, Hre; you have no cause TO re-
proach yourself.
If you are needy and helpless, lire !;
the face Of things may soon change Tor
the better.
If you are rich and prosperous, EVe j.;
and enjoy what You have.
If another has injured you, Hoe; his
own crime will be his punishment.
If you have injured another, lire and
make up fof !: by future acts of kindness
If your character be attacked unJusIIy,
lice; time Will make all right.
Ifthe reproaches are well founded, hUe
and don't deserve them in the future.
If you stand well in the estimation OF
others, Hpe and keep the honoes you
have acquired.
If your success is not equal TO your
merit, t,Hre; in the consciousness OF having
deserved better things.
If your success has been better than
you deserve, lice; but don't pride your
self upon it.
If you have been negligent and useless
to society, hUe; and make up for 1t by
your future conduct
If you have been active and industrious,
live; and try to help others.
Ii you have spitelul enemies, ice; and
disappoint their i'll wishes.
If you have kind and faithful friends
HUe 10 protect them.
lfyou have all your life been wicked,
Hua and repent of your sins.
If YOU have always TO do right, hUe ;
and try to do good TO others--and lastly
If YOU hope for immortality, hUe ; ana
prepare to enjoy it,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-12-30
Mechanics wives.

Speaking of the middle rank Of life, a
good writer observes
"There we behold woman in her glo-
ry; not a doll to carry silk or jewels; not
puppet to be fattered by proiane adora-
lion--reverenced to-day, discarded to-mor-
Iow--always jostled out Of the place
which nature has assigned her, by sensu-
ality or by contempt-admred, bn, not
respeeted--desired, but not testeemed--ru-
led by passion, not affeclion--imparling
her weakness, not her cons,ancy, to the
sex she could exalt, the source and mirror
of vanity;, we see her wife, Parlaking the
care and cheering the anxiety of bus
band, dividing the tolls, and by her dill
pence spreading cheer around her; for his
sake. sharing the decent refnemenls of the
world without being vain of them, placing
AL herinys and happiness in the man. she
loves. As mother, we find her an al
fecuoaate and ardent instructor oil her chh-
dren. whom she ha. tended from their N
fancy. training them TO thought and be-
nevolence, addressing them as rational be-
ings, preparing them TO become men ana
wnmen IN their turn. Mechanics daugh-
tors become the best wives in the world.
II is very interesting 10 see Inc LADIES
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-12-30

buys, very cheap.
Nov 25 A. Humrickh0uSe.
HATS.-I have new style of gentle
III mems Hats, also children'S fine fur
Hats, all very cheap.
Nov. 25 "A. HumrickhouSe.
DUCKSKIN GLOVES.-I have jus:
y received a supply Of good Buckskin
Gloves, for Men and Boys, q prime aril-
Gle, very cheap. "
Nov 25 A. HUMRICkHOUSE.
1EDER WARE, BROOMS, ,&c.-Just
Il received Ceder Buckets and Tubs,
Painted Buckets, Fiat Brooms, Wash
Boards, Willow Baskets, Clothes P'ns'
&C., for sale by ~,
Oct. 2l II 1 HeSh"''
NIACKEREL, prime article, just re-
" ceived and for sal le by
Oct2l il TOvner.
OORN Baskets, for sale by
| JH McEndree.
DNOTS, Shoes, Hats, &c.. large as
. sorlment, just received and lor sale 10"
bv L. g. HeSkiH.
DOW DER.-Beauy'> Powder. for sale
by III McEniree.
IlHEESE-A large supply OF prime
u Eastern Cheese, p,st received and tor
sale by Il. Z. Hes6tH'
SALT.--GFound alum and fine Salt Tor
y sale by j l. IoWner.
lROCEEIES.-Sugar at FTP, Cof-
" fee at a LEVY, Good Syrup at 40
cents, and every other article in proper
,ien. L. c. HeskH.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-12-30
An Engiishman'S EnIogy OH Washing


Samuel Phillips, an eminent English
writer, recent deceased who was for many
years the literary critic OF the London
FINES, was the author of a small work
containing biographical notices OF eminent
American statesmen, from which we give
the following -
GEORGE WAsHNGToN-FfrSt PreSi-
dent Of The Uaied Suites. Born i'll Er-
ginia, 1882. Died, 1899, aged 81. II
we were asked to single aul from ancient
or modern story one bright, unsulIIed ex-
ample of true greatness, Ot perfect pat
riollsm, dsuteresiedness, consistency,
and self devotion, it would be difficult not
to select GEORGE WA>HINGToN. England,
hal suffered by his acts. has reason to be
proud Of his surprising glory; for he came
from the common stock, and lie wrought
liberty uI his country by The exercise OF
virtues dear TO all EnglishmeR, and--lcI
us dare 10 say-characlerlsilc OF their
race. He received the most ordinary
education, Tor he lost his father when ten
years old; and he had TO make his way IN
life by his own best efforts. AT the age
of eighteen he was appointed Surveyor, ~
Virginia, to Lord Fairfax. AT twenty. he
was Major in the Colonial Militia. In
l775, he took the command of the Army
in America against England. How re
acted from that hour until 1888, when the
treaty of peace was signed,-what inIre-
pid:ty he exhibited what wisdom, what
GOODNESS, what courage, what moderation
what rare self-command under defeat, for,
fighting at great disadvantage, he Iosi
more battles than he galned,-Is known
TO all. In 1899, he was elected President
of the United States. As Cheil OF tie
Government he declined all remuneration,
save the bare payment OF his oihcial Ser
vice; he had shown the same abstinence
when in command OF the army. In 1896.
worn out by labors and anxlelias Of his
momentous life, he laid down his power
and withdrew into privacy, but not until
he had delivered To iEe American people,
as his last public work, his solemn advice
for their future self government and con
duet. His words Of weight may br read
to-day with singular advantage by the mil
lions who ENJOY the nlaPpreciablebIessIngs
of freedom and prosperity, which hi good
right hand, SOUND heart, and sagacIous
Judgment, chiefly secured To them. n
hero worship may be pardOned, he shall
be lorgiven-for his ofeure shall iUdnre
in him only bumlli'v-who kntcls briure
The qniet, unpreteuGRg shrine UI "h-E-
INCTU6-
Edmond I.slayr"r. the grandson "l
General Lafayette. oi,.i mo onl, lineal des-
cendeni of G4e iIlustunus d-ceascd. =
now in Washington, CH We4ne.day le
visited lie twe. nous, II Congress aud
was i6;.ndnced 10 members and Others.
After milking . ionr u. lae Soutii he VII!
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}1ottitnl.
THE STORMY PETREL.

HI Il = OR VI PE KEEL.
Bird Of the storm, upon whose wings
The tempest soon may play
Where is thy resting place-where sings
Thy nestled brood to-day?
Upon the far Of cliffs see
Is there thy wintery home,
Or far away upon our lee
Upon the billows foam'
Or on the bright and SUMMER seas
Ofsoulhcrn climes afar,
Where fans the fragrant tropic breeze
And fades the Polar Star?a
All no, its on the rushing blast
Which brings the tagging storms,
On winds that bow the gallant mast
Is thy portentous form.
And every blast which hurries by
Shall bear thee still away,
Till far beyond the northern sky
Thy deary path shall lay.
Yes for thy wild and wayward form
The mariners sad eye
Looks out upon the raging storm,
Upon the lurid sky.
For well he knows that thou art there,
Wild sporting on the wavo,
And singing dirgcs Of disrair
Above the sailors grave.
And thou shalt bear his soul away
To brighter ports above,
Where all is life and light and day,
And everything is Love.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-12-30
Jewelry Manufactory.
CANFIELD. BRO. g. CO.,

No. 229 BALTIMORE STREET,
Having completed their arrangements for
manufacturing Jeucelry on ! more extern
sive scale, under their own supervision
parties may rely or getting their work
done in the most durable and fashionable
style, at short notice and al reasonable
prices.
November 26, 1853. l--ly
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-12-30
TERMS QE TEL REGISTER

The SREPHERDsTowH REGISTER is published
weekly at p year, positively 10 be paid before
the year expires. No paper discontinued (eX-
cept at the option of the EDITOR until all ar
rcarages are paid up. Single copies g. cents.
ADVERTISEMENTS Of one square or less 80
cents for the first insertion and - cents for each
ins. .rtion thereafter-larger ones in the same
proportion. Advertisements not marked for ally
specified time are continued till forbid and char
ged accordingly. A deduction made to those
who advertise by the year.
Letters or Communications to the Editor, up
on which there is postage, unless they contain
money, should he postpaid 10 insure attention.
GENTS.
WIN. II. PEAKE, Sun Iron Buildings, Balti-
more; c. PIERCE, Philadelphia V. b. PALMER,
New York.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-12-30
Baked Indians.

A week or two since three men, one o.
whom was decidedly Of the genus ver-
dani, went into an eating-house, and, after
partakng Of variety Of edibIes. they
concluded 10 have some pudding, and cal
led The waiter.
"Wailer, what kind Of pudding have
you got -
"Only one kind, sir-Indian-whicl
Will YOU have ?"
"WelI. let's have that--ihree indians.'
Mr.. Green, who had been paying very
little attention TO the conversation, looked
somewhat surprised when he heard his
friend call for 'tlIree Indians !" and he
fairly started nat Of his cheir when he
heard waiter cry oul all order lor Three
baked Indian, -
"WIai sori of country IA has" eI-
claimed Nr. Green, where lhe people
eat baked Indians VIZ. darn it all,
hey mus be regular SCI of carnIhal..
have cal baked woodchuck, and once eat
piece of baked skunk; bu' by The cternah
lightning, / can't 20 baked indians
Atlnls moment, three very black ne
grors entered the room from a side donr.
baked IDdisns ready. are 1hey = mui-
Ierrd Nr. Green /; "Ihey hook more Ike
ringers Than indians, or Il HEY are Ind.
ans, they have been barnt aIl-iired black
ID the baking. Look here ~ sa'd be- 10
his friends !; then pointing 10 Tie "kuIler-
ed pussons,' he cHn!inGed. ''you kn "a!
NV share ol thea. BAKED Indians, bul III
he cat mo shingles before III tech any "L
'cnl, il yoa briRg all de moIass's and
kcmbup tbs 7rdr ol IoPhei 10 butler 'rm
uUh TN going 10 gel s0aie pud9ing !!
Ani Mr. Green sbrnpIy lei ihe rcom,.
and al ihe san,r tiGe spuued ibr ealing
house 10 ORDER % prr:rnt having "Lshed
iaiians" served tDe dessert a, any future
lliue.
A correspondent Of tie Illustrated news
says, thai Inc men of he Rnsslar Caval-.
rs are strapped To- thar sadtias, so ib@i =
wounded ihey nay nol f4iI OF
The days are >hori, and iodjes jSsseas
Oh
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VIRGINIA TESTIMONY.


DR.. ]. NJ. Wilson, Lexington, Va, Feb. 6th
1857, said; 81 am entirely out of the German
BIlleIs. They have become all the rage. Moth
ing else sells"
]. ]. James, Blountville, Va, March II, 1852,
said: Your Blters give great satisfaction"
The Tenth Legion, published at Woodstock,
Va, said, Jan. 10th, 1850: "a Great Medl-
cine. We have uniformly refrained from recon-
mendlng to the public any of the various patent
medicines OF the day, unless thoroughly convin-
ced of their value. Among tbQse W. consider
worthy of notice, is the German Rtlers, in ented
by DR.. HOofand, and prepared by DR.. Jackson,
III Philadelphia. One Instance IN particular IN
which the superior virtUss Of this medIcIre have
been tested has fallen under our observation
During the last summer, a son OF Mr. Abram
Crabill, Of this County, was very seriously al
ircted with Liver Complaint, and after trying IN
vain various remedies, he purchased a bottle OF
the Billers, and after using it, was so much re-
leved of his distressing malady, that he pTocur-
ed another bottle, and is now restored entirely to
health
They are entirely vegetable, free from all IN
Snrious ingredients, always strengthen the syS-
ten, and never prcstrate 1t.
u For sale Wholesale by Druggists IN all
the principal cities, and at retail by aPothecarleS
and storekeepers in every town in the United
STATES. Q-J Price IS cents per bottle,
AGENTS.
&c. Williams, hepherdstown-T. d. Ham
mond, Harper's Fery-H. Timberlake 81 Co.,
Rppon-A. Wilson, Kabletown-G. H. Beck
with g. Co., Summit Pont-L. M. Smith,
Charlestonn-H. A. Holmes, Hall,own.
December 2, 1854. 2-iy
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TO THE PUBLIC.

H'HE undersigned having taken the low
4 er Mil in Shepherdstown, formerly
occupied by Geo. w. Fox, is prepared TO
DO all kinds of grinding on the usual
terms, and will pay the highest market
price in CASH, for any quantity of
WHEAT AND CORN,
delivered al his Mill or Warehouse. and
as he expects 10 pay cash for all grain he
buys, he has given his Miller orders to
sell nothing ouIof the mill exception cash;
therefore, as he has given public notice
AoPes none will oe offended if they are
nluscd credit.
DAVID BIkkMYER.
Shepherdslown, July s, 1854. 33-,r
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GROCERIES! GROCERIES !

YNHE subscriber has on hand large and
general assortment Of fresh GROCE-
RES, Y oung Tyson, Imperial and Black
Teas, Tobacco and Cigars, superior brands
and fine quality. Queens, Glass and
Stone Ware, homemade
BOOTS AND SHOES,
Paints, Oils and Dye Stuhs. Hardware,
consisting of Spades, Shovels, Forks,
Axes, Trace and Halter Chains Nails,
Brads, &C., &c.
MEDICINES,
such as Hance's Syrup of R"rehonnd,
Hance's >arsaPariia, Pills, Cholera Medi-
cnes, Eye and Nipple Salve Warranted
to cure or the money refunded) Tooth
ache Drops, Caster Oil, EPSON Salts,
Oil Of Spike, No. 6-wllh a large assort-
ment of Essences, &c.-all of which will
be sold low for cash or 10 punctual deal
ers on short credit,
JOSEPH ENTLER.
November &c, 1853. l--.u
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-12-30

Ii is very interesting 10 see the LADIES
skale, bn. distressing 10 see them iSA'
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-12-30

Edmond Lslayr"r. the grandson "i
General Lafayette. a,,.i NO only lineal des-
ceRdeni OF Jie iIluslunus d-cesscd. =
now in Washington, CH We4ne.day he
visited laa 1--we. houses II Congress aud
was i6;.ndnced 10 mrmhrrs and o'hefs.
After milking . tonr vr. iae SOutii he VII!
return 10 France.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-12-30

A correspondent Of TIC Illustrated news
says, thai Inc men of he Rnssiar Cavol-.
rs are strapped to- thar sadtIas, so ibsi =
wounded ibey nay noi f8II OF.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-12-30

In prosperity feine"'"e' -dss!s'Iy'
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-12-30

Their power over the above diseases is not
excelled, if eguaIled by any other preparation
in the United States, the cures attest, in many
cases after skiful ply stcians had failed.
These R!lters are worlAy the attention OF In
valids, Possessing great virtues in the recthca-
ton of the liver and lesser glands, exercising the
most searching power in weakness and affections
OF the digestive organs, they Withal safe, cer
tain and pleasant
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-12-30

The day, ar. ,l,or', aud iaijes J6sssas
are g',Gig sborisr,.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-09-13
Effect Of Occupation on Health.

Il has o!tcutimeS been asserted that those ex-
posed to severe labor in the open atmosphere,
were the least subject to sickness. This has
been proven a fallacy by Mr.. FiElalson, Actu-
ary of the National Debt Offices in London.
OF persons engaged at heavy labor in out door
exposure, the per centage of sickness in the
year is 1906. Ofthose engaged at heavy la
Dor indoors, such as backsmiths, &C., the per
ceniage of sickness is 26-54-not much differ
ence to be sure; but those engaged at light &C.
cupations indoors and out, the per centage of
sickness is only 2080,-2l'58. For every
three cases of sickness in those engaged at light
labor, there are four cases among those whose lot
is heavy labor. The mortality, ,howevcr,;s great,
est among those engages in light toll, and in
door labor is less favorable to longevity, than
laboring in the open atmosphere. 1t is estab-
lished clearly, however.~ Mr.. Finaison SAYS,
that the quantum of sickness Annually falling
to the lot of man, is in proportion to demands
on his muscular power" How true this makes
the assertion, "Every inventor who abridges
labor aud relieves man from the drudgery of
severe toll, is a benefactorof his race" There
were many who looked upon labor-saving ma
chimes as great evils, because they, snpplanted
the hand toll of many operatives. We have
helped TO curethe laboring and toiling classes
from entertaining such absurd notions. A
more enlightened spirit is now abroad, for all
experience proves that labor saving machines
do not destroy the occupations of men, but
merely change them. Man is relieved from
drudgery by the iron sinews OF the machine,
and his own are left to move more lightly and
free in pursuing avocatious demanding less
physical but more mental and noble exertion. -
Scientific American.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-09-13

sJpSIus.-Who was Junius? When will the
wSrd cease to ask the question:! Have the "rap-
pes been consulted, and requested to solve the
mystery? Perhaps, the Individual who discover
ea that Ben Fran kiln was excepting hotel in
the other world, and had Tom Jefferson for o
boarder," mightthrow some light on the subject,
Here is something that has turned up, and
though it does not exactly answer the time hon.
ored question,will no doubt prick upa little. the
eaFs OF the literati, The Staunton Va, Specta-
torssays
4 few days Since we saw, in the possession Of
f9end at Wavnesborough, a manuscript copy
OF tie letters of Junius, the history Of which is
ilitFesting and remarkable. The manuscript be-
lon9s to Mr.. j.. Fl. Baylor, of Caroline county
sss;;sEnia, whosinhsriied il from his father. Mr..
John Baylor. The owner ofthe document states
that his father was sent to England in the year
1866 or 1867 for the purpose of completing his
education. He went first to Putney aud then
10 Caius College, at Cambridge, where he re
manned three years, or through that exciting pc
riod when the letters Of Junius appeared in the
Public Advertiser
He returned to Virginia in the autumn Of
l1I2, again visited Europe in l775 married
while there, and returned in l779. He brought
with him on his return fac private library,
and at his death left among other books and pa
prrS the manuscript copy of all the letters of
Junius, which we examined. He also had in
his possession a copy of the "Public Advertiser
in whic! the letters were published. Mr. Baylor
states that he has often noticed his father ex-
amning the manuscript with intense interest
Mr.. Baylor says that his father often spoke of
the authors Of the Letters, whom he described
as "a tall man in the Spring and Summer sea-
son of life, never firing in the discharge Of his
work"
What could have induced Mir. Baylor 10 un-
derake and carry through tie arduous work of
copying these letters, is question for The spec
ulaton OF the curious. 1t is certainly rare
old document-prohably the only one Of the
kind in the United States. A comparison with
the printed letters shows the manuscript TO be -
remarkably accurate copy Augusta Chroni-
cIe
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-09-13
EIoauent Extract.

The sea, the great world of waters is the Ian g
est of cemeteries, and its slumbers sleep with
out monument. All graveyardS in all other
lands show symbols of distinction between the
great and the small, the rich and the poor; but
in that ocean cemetery the king and the clown,
the prince and tie peasant are all alike undis-
tinguished. The waves roll over all-the same
requiem song by the minStresly of the ocean; is
sung to their honor. Over their remains the
same storm boats. and the same sun shines; and
there unmarked The weak and the powerful the
piumed aud unhonored will sleep OH, until awak-
ened by the same trump when the sea will give
up its dead.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-09-13
Universally of Newspapers.

There is scarcely any great principle, interest
or pursuit of life, that is not now represented
BY newspapers. The daily or weekly sheet is
the favorite medipm for conveying all kinds Of
thought aud reaching every class Of people. 1t
is the ouly general thinker; devoted to all sorts
oft9picE, with q quck brain, Il keen eye, a
strong eye for the useful, the true, the good
wherever they can be found. Everything has
its newspaper because every thing mast be re-
ported. To become known--to have a place
among the ideal of the time, and SO escape the
evils of obscurity, is the first condition of sue
cess, and it is necessary to use the newspapers
for this object The instinct Of trade has there
fore seized on this mighty advertiser to publish
what is-doiaSS Ard not il ooly, for art,science,
religion, all depend upon the newspaper to cir
culSte their truths and secure the attention of
men to their aims.
We muStre write some of our maxins. The
popular sentiment about the press two genera
tiQns since was-its essentially to freedom. A
great truth it was, but it has proved itself to he
much greater than statesmen expected. 1t is
quite as much mechanical, commercial, social.
educational power as it is political influence.
We are as much indebted to it for railroads,
steam boats, inventions, and reforms, as for the
maintenance of free institutions. The idea Of
the newspaper demonstrates its grandure by its
capacity fer expansion. Its manifold applica-
tions, spreading through every department Of
human industry, and pouring daily current of
life into every Office of humanity, show what
part it has to perform as the foremost agent in
civilization. The best measurement that could
be adopted for Our national growth, is the
newspaper il is perfect index of what
we are, where we are, and how we are prepar-
ed 10 advance on the future. American jour
ualsm has already worked out several prob
lens; among the most important is the union
of cheapness, and bulk of valuable matter, with
strength of talent and variety of genius. 1t has
done this eEec;ually, and hence. it has only to
keep abreast with the age. to expand its pro
portions into magnitude beyond all concep
ton New York Daily Times.