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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-04-08
TERMS OF TIE REGISTER.

The SuErHERpsrowN REGIsTEE" Is pub
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insertion thereafter-larger ones in the same
proportion Advertisements not marked Tor any
specified time are continued litorhld and chars-
cd accordingly, A deduction made TO those VINO
advertise by the year. ii,
spatch, and on reasonable terms.
letters or Commnnications to the Editor up
on which there is postage, unless they contain
noncv. Should be postpaid to insure attention
Once nearly opposite Joseph ENTERS IlolcI.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-04-08
ViIIainous Outrage

The Detroit Tribune records hold at
tempt which was made to carry of lady,
a few evenings since. Ii says the young
lady in question, IS the daughter Of one Of
our most respectable citizens, and ii Is
well that the scamp for his own sake did
not make himself known. The parents
had retired to bed, leaving young gentle
man and their daughter in the parIor. After
a short conversation the young man rose 10
leave, and the young lady accompanied
him to the door. After bidding eact. other
good night, he departed for his residence,
whilst she fastened the door for the night.
She had secured the bolt, and was return
ing to the parIor, when she heard iaintraps
at the door. SupPosing that the gentle
man had forgotten something, and had
returned she opened the door.
Standing on the steps was man taller
than the one which had just left, with a
white handkerchief tied over his face
Thinking it to be her brother, she laugh
ed and spoke his name. But as she re-
ceived no answer, she concluded il was a
cousin, who is fond Of joking, and accord
ingIy pronounced his name. SuII shere'
ceived no response. Upon which she
asked him to come in, still believing 1t to
be one of her relations, and received an
answer that he did not wish to come IN.
The voice sounded familiar, yet she could
not recoIlect The person, and she ad-
vanced to pull the handkerchief from his
face. At this moment the villain grasp
ed her BY the throat to prevent her scream
ing, and tried to pull her out from the
door. She grasped at the door handle
first, then the casing and saved herself,
Taking his hand from her throat TO assist
in getting her hand off the door, the brute
allowed her 10 scream for help, when the
sconndreI fled. When the father came
to her, she was lying insenslble in the
door way. No clue has yet been received
as to who is the author Of the outrage.
Hanging is too good for such men.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-04-08
LOngliTPd.

A correspondent who, by the way, Is
somewhat of traveller, sends us the fol-
lowing whimsicalIy amusing account OF an
adventure of his, out in "York State. "
Unless he eXaggerates, there must be a
place out there where the "king OF ter
rors" has for long time back failed to
enter and take toll. Had our informant
been a triAe more explicit, and given the
precise locality of the occurrence he de-
scribes, no doubta swollen tide of emf
grafton would at once have set thlther-
ward, made up Of such as, "through fear
of death, are all their lifetime subject to
bondage"
The oldest man, apparently, that ever |
saw in all my life, was sitting on wood
pile by an old farmhouse, crying bitterly.
| called mp and inquired of him the cause
of his trouble. And what do you think
was the unexpected reply!
"Father whipped me" !"
Half doubling the inhrm gray-beard' ;
sanity--for it seemed impossible that one
so aged should have living parent--l
asked
"Where is your father! ?"
"In the house," he answered, amid his
tears and sobs.
Curiosity led me into the house, and
there saw--Methusaleh, as ! verify be-
lieved. The sight made me start.
"Sir," said |, sis this your son at the
door crying?"
Yes" replied the ancient, gruifiy.
"And, pray what did YOU whip HIM
for?"
"Why. the good-for-nothing blockhead
threw club al his grandfather ~
| left amazed. But if ever | go that
way again | am determined to see the
grandfather.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-04-08
iIIlAll.

A thousand fortunes have been made by
pushing and as many los! by dragging -
What gave Gnard his first start inI Ihe! a
push. What was the foundation Of AsIor' :
wealth! A push! Franklin, Walr, Davy
and a thousand men Of sciences pushed
along and drove every obstacle from their
paths. II they had waited for others and
merely dragged ou, the multitude, their
names would have perished with ihelr
bodies. Never wait Cor oilers 10 push
open the door. or kick away tie mou1'rms
before you, but be on hand and dt the
business yourselves. By continued ed"r'
by strong pushing YOU can do anything
you please, pus yourselves on whatever
sum nit you feel disposed. Pushing makes
the man, but dragging beuuabs me fac
uIlies and makes person menial all his
days. Remember lhis-push alOng-kecp
pushing.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-04-08
AGENTS roR THE REGISTER.

V.B. PMurR, the American Newspaper, Agent,
is lie 5,ig anhori-ed agent for this paper, in the
cites of Boston aud New York, and is duly
cmoow red to take advertisements and SuhScrip-
tio> At the rates as required by US. His re-
ceip,s viii be regarded as payments. His OFF,
ce>are-BosiOm, ScoIay's Building; .hs;c York,
Tribune Buildings.
c. PiERCE. 46 South Third Street, LAY *
BRoruER, 81 South Fourth Street, are lie only
authorized agents in Philadelphia for this pa
ner. Their receipts viii be recognized by Us.
WI. Ii PsAKE. sun Iron Buildings, and NM
Tuoursox, No 6, Carroll Hall, are The only
authorized Agents in the city of Baltimore, for
advertisements and subscriptions 10 this paper
Their receipts therefor viii be good.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-04-08
False Shame.

Some people appear to be ashamed to
have it known that they have to "work
for a living" utthey are not ashamed
of the foolish pride that originates that
shame; yet their pride is 10 them greater
disgrace than the greatest degree of vir-
tuons poverty and honest labor. No
greater evil could befall most young men
and woman than to be relieved of the
necessity Cor labor, as the records OF Grim
inal courts, prisons and poor houses show.
The chances are from necessity obliged
to toll for living, VIII growup in idleness,
with fortune at their disposal. While
the former axe engaged in earning repu,
tauon and competency, the latter are
scattering their substance in idleness and
slolh.
A discontented man finds no easy chars
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-04-08
A Good Wife.

A friend of ours who has been spending
few weeks in the country and who has
visited some of the private dwellings of
the rustic inhabitants, tells of a singular
old man who lives near Brookfeld. He
is somewhatno,ed for his odd expressions.
He was one day visited by small party
ofladies and gentlemen, who went TO hear
him stalk" Nov, young gentlemen" "
said he, Il will give you some directions
how TO tell good wife. A good wife will
be like three things, and she Will not be
like them. She will be like the snail
who stays at home, and she will not be
like the snail who carries all ii has on It's
back. She will be like the echo that
speaks when spoken 10, and she will not
be like the echo. always TO have the last
word. She will be like the town clock,
that spesks at the right time and she will
not be like the town clock, heard all Over
toWn."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-04-08
SAPPII ms no TIL

Chmlestorn, jefferson County, Ta
JNIIIS large and very commodious THREE
K STORY BRICK HOTEL, situated in
the centre and business part of the town,
is now among the most attractive and de-
sirable resting places in the great Valley
of Virginia.
The luxuries of the TABLE Of this es-
tablishment, are surpassed by none, and
the BAR is at all times supplied with a
choice selection Of superior Wines and
Liquors.
Several large Parlors and airy Cham
bers have been added since last year.
A Splendid Yellow-Mounted Coach at
tends the Chariestown Depot, upon the
arrival of the Cars, which will convey
visitors to the Hotel, free of charge. Per-
sons wishing to be conveyed TO other
parts of the town, will pay a reasonable
compensation.
Saddle and Harness Horses, Carriages,
Buggies, and careful Drivers always rea-
DIV for the accommodation of visitors.
GEO. W. SAPPINGTON,
Proprietor.
November 26, 1853. l-ly
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-04-08
THROUGH BY EXPRESS!!
TINS Is TO CERTIFY THAT
TgE MEYIGlT MT2TiIG LLTlMGlI

THIS Is 70 GIL, .,o Yrey7y5uum
nTn TYFVTabH M1(VlMi1 lWiMEN
INK HEA!blK MUU4nN AIN4hH''
TT,sT,,,,, used guile extensively III the Si'J.'S
lr Adams 4 Co.'S great Southern, Eastern
1,{.,.''rr Expresses, for curing GaId', ,CAaits,
SI,.f-s Npra!us and Bruises, and 1t has proved
,r,. rfrctaI. We have no hesitation III re-
,.,5meudIng il as 4 valuable preparation, u Dc
,,.rI externally on man or beast
DONNlNG,
Foreman Of Adams y Cos Express N''o,sS'
Ne" l'r"'
We take great pleasure IN recommeno.t- "i'
Nr...u NltnS Latms"t 10 al 0I our "''""s
GIN. customers rs the best aTtcIe We L|'' &C
used for Sores, SpralnS, or G1Ids IN Iio'''E.--
We have used II extensively, ana always v'''-
t.any. Some OF our men have used IL Iof severe
Bruises and Sores, As we'll aS Rheumatic rams
and they all say It acts like mhglc--we can only
saw ual We have entirely abandoned lNc use q
s.y other Liuiment.
} NJ HEWITT, Foreman for
AMERICAN EXPRESS Co, 10 Wall street,
H.IRNDE,N"S EXPRESS, Il Broadway,
PILLEN. IIRGiL y CO.'S, 10 Wall street,
BELLS, EiRGON CO.'S To Wall street.
Having used the .Nustcng Liaimcnt in my fam
i'y for several severe cases of hard humps ard
swclIingS, | cheeriully give my certificate 10 It's
excellent effects. Nv daughter had hard
hmm ,Ie size oC q hen, err uDoo her wrist for
a wear. told her to rub it with the LiuImcnt,
@,S f,r,- a,,,Iioot,o,,s oot;roI[, romoved i
i.,ra aIs, ,,!tsJ Tho ini,neni for ScroCIlous
TnmoTs or sy,eIIimrs in ,Lc throat or lone stand
irr nm two of NV servants and il removed Them
b6fL in . short lime. consider them all re-
markable cures, and recommend the Mustang
I inir,ent ,s the bs.f articIe eyrr nsed
Jesse II HOPKINS
Pronrietor oC Hon,ins' Hotel
Ir..r,, Y, ny 9ntb Is52
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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-04-08

Ifyour mothers mother was my mother :
aunt, what relation would your grealgrand-
fathers nephew be TO my elder brother 5
SON in-law
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-04-08
WATCHES,
GoI0 an0 5ilurr 10arr.
e, 81, 9E9-I'I.&..H dS H(

w HUICOuIC " utOl ulIu OOhIII IlOuDIS
No. 227 Baltimore st., S. Z. cor. Of Charles st.
IMPORTERS Of English and Swiss
| Watches and Tools of every descrip-
ton, Watch Case Makers and Manufactu-
rers of Fine Gold Jewelry. We call the al
tention of Southern and Western dealers in
Watches, Jewelry & Silver Ware,
to our very extensive stock, assuring them
that in no article in our line shall we allow
any establishment to surpass US, either in
quantity, quality or low prices. We are
the only Wholesale House in this branch
of trade in Baltimore, and shall use every
fair means to induce Southern and West
ern merchants to open accounts with us.
Our terms shall be as liberal and accom-
modating as can possibly be found in the
United States.
We will take great pleasure in show
ing our goods 10 Southern and Western
whether they open accounts
with US or not.
l.. II. MILLER & CO.,
Importers of Watches, Baltimore.
November 26, 1859. lily
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1854-02-23
Victims of the Scafold.

Don Rodrigo Colderon wore a Francis
can habit at his execution, as an outward
and visible sign ofpenitence and humilia-
ton. AS he ascended the scafold, he lift
ed the skirts of the habit with such an air
that his attendant confessor thought tine
cessary to reprove him for such an in
stance of ill-timed regard to his appear
ance. Don Rodrigo excused himself by
saying that he had all his life carried him
self gracefully.
When Thistlewood was on the scafold,
his demeanour was that of man who was
resolved boldly to meet the fate he had
deserved. In the few words which were
exchanged between him and his fellow
criminals, he observed that the grand
question, whether OF not the soul was i'm
mortal, would soon be solved for them.
No expression of hope escaped him, no
breathing ofrepentance; no spark ofgrace
appeared.
Sir Thomas Moore's wit accompanied
him to the scafold The frame work was
weak, and some fears were expressed lest
the scafold might break down. "Mr
Lieutenant" said the old man, ''see me
safe up, and for my coming down let me
shift for myself" The executioner, as
usual, asked forgiveness: "Frlend;;' saio
Moore, "thou wilt render me to-day the
greatest service in the power of man. Bu
my neck is very short; take heed, there
fore, that thou strike not awry, for the
sake of the credit of thy profession. Ht
was not permitted to address the specta
tors; but he ventured to declare that h'
died faithful subject and true Catholic
After prayers were said, he placed hi
head upon the block; but he bade tn,
headsman hold his head until he removed
his beard, saying with smile, "Myb beart
has never committed any treason" Thei
the blow fell, and the neck was severed a
once. -A-
On the 18th of May, l 536, Anne Boleyn
the second queen OF Henry the Eighth
t was brought to the place of execution o.
S the green within the Tower of London
n Some of the nobility and companies of tn
city were admitted; rather to be witnesse
# than spectators of her death. From tn
It scaffold Anne addressed few words t
: the 'good Christian people" After thes
d words she barred her beautiful neck, an
: kneeling down kept repeating, "Chri'
It have mercy on my soul'' ''Lord Jesu
V receive my soul!' until the executiont
e of Calais, at one blow, struck off he
i head. @t
e On the scaffold, Sir Walter Raleigh be
S. haved like hero and Christian. Ii
ivindicated his conduct in a pathetic an
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1854-02-23
A FRIEND.


The following lines were written by Mrs
HARaIxr KKsrkn, of sFindlay, while on visit
to this place; and which is respectfully dedica-
ted 70 Mrs. n AYaKs.doo 9zsi has IS"
DeaFffiend. ohfhOw short our acquaintance has
bEabeen, III 5ds jsiit .of5R4.gI g!1aoof si
Why. chi why IS my destiny thus, q
That my fond swelling heart must SO often oe
grieved 49,. ,,,.a,,.;-- q IA
Bythe parting Of friends that trust.
Thy kind friendly face has endeared thee to me
And my heart aches to leave thee SO soon;
But the bright golden links Of fond friendship
shall last, slasl
Till my form shall be laid in the tomb. ~
Soon, soon, shall leave thee forever, while life
In this sorrowful world shall endure b.g,
This world where the heart is SO often mad,
bleed,
And where all earthly joys are impure: p
Where the. canker worm gnaws at the heart o
the rose, "S'" ~
And where mildew and blight spread theil
wings
Where death and distraction its ravages make
And where every joy has its stings.
Yes, love thee, because thou art good and ar
kind,
Andfain would dwell with thee ever;
But duty has claims and fprbids me remain,
In land where my darling would suffer.
In a land where .dishonor at ever step, +g nj
Her innocent soul woald be crushing;
Yes I'll sacrifice all my own feelings for her,
Inialand among strangers I'm going.
Farewell then farewell, one long last sad adieu
My hearts, now bleeding with sorrow; z
For know that thy face shall be far, far from
saa me-, sstlgrisrsi sF .iu8clg3.aGl 15,l
When the sun rises bright on the. morrow.
Fare thee well, fare the well. and may God b
thy guide ~ ...., r.aara,
Oil pray for me when am gone,
That we may all meetin that bright happy Ian
'Where the sorrows of earth cannot come.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1854-02-23

AWFUL CALAM1rY!-A correspondent
of the Green River Wing, writes as follows
to that paper, under date of Christian
county, KY, Feb. 4th:''
On Thursday night last, the dwelling Of
Mr.. Jno. Parker, living in the northwest
part of this county, was entirely consum-
ed by fire, together with its contents, and
three of his children, and slightly injur-
ing others of the family. His Oldest
daughter, 18 years of age, was severely
burned, but is recovering. The huose
caught from the chimney, after the fami-
lly had retired to rest. The ages of the
children burned range from to l2years
There are only six children left.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1854-02-23
Remarkable Manifestation.


When Queen Ulrike, of Sweden, was
on her death bed, her last moments were
embittered by regret at the absence of her
favorite, the Countess Steenbock, between
whom and the queen there existed the most.
tender and affectionate attachment. In
fortunately, and by the most singular CO.
incidence, the Countess Steenbock at the
same moment lay dangerously i'll at
Stockholm, and at too great distance
from the dying Queen to be carried to her
presence. After Ulrike had breathed
her last, the royal corpse, as customary
in that country, was placed in an open
coffin, upon an elevated frame, in an
apartment of the palace. brilliantly ilu-
minated with wax candles. A de-
tachment of Royal Horse Guards was
stationed in the anti chamber as funeral
watch, During the afternoon, the out
side door of the ante-chamber opened,
and the Countess Steenbock appeared in
deep grief The soldiers of the guard
Immediately formed into two lines, and
presented arms, as a respect to the first
dame Of the palace, who was received
and escorted by the commander of the
guard into the chamber where lay the
body OF. her dearest friend. The officers
were surprised at her unexpected arriva
and attributing her silence to the intensi
ty of her grief, conducted her to the side
of the corpse, and then retired, leaving
her alone, not choosing to disturb the ex
preston of her deep emotion. The off
GERS waited outside for a considerable
, time, and the Countess not yet returning
| they feared some acciednt had befallel
her. ......-
t The highest officer In the rank nov
, opened the door, but Immediately fe
: back in the utmost consternation TIL
a other officers present then hasted into tn
room, and they all beheld the Queen star
I ding upright in her coffin, and tenderl
embracing the Countess! This was OF
I served by all the officers and soldiers
}, the guard. Presently the apparitio
y seemed to waver and resolve itself into
; dense mist When this had disappeared
4 the corpse of the Queen was seen rep'
" sing in its former position on the bed
state; but the Countess was nowhere to
It found. In vain they searched the chan
!. Der and the adjoining rooms-not ira
;s of her could be discovered.
u A courier was at once dispatched
J. Stockholm with an account Of this extr
j. binary occurrence, and there it was lear
ID ed that the Countess Steenbock had n
r left the capital, but that she died at pr
ID cisely the same moment when she W
seen in the arms of the deceased Quee
ly An extraordinary. protocol of this occr
$. renee was Immediately ordered to be t
ce ken by the officers of the governmel
e. and which was countersigned by all pre-
re ent. This document is still preserved
is the archives. .-
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1854-02-23

THE OLD MAN.-Bow low the head,
boy; do reverence to the old man. Once
young like you, the vicissitudes of life
have silvered the hair, and changed the
round merry face to the worn visage be-
fore you. Once that heart beat with. as
pirations coequal to any that you have
felt; aspirations crushed by disappolnt-
ment, as yours are perhaps destined to
be. Once that from stalked proudly
through the gay scenes of pleasure, the
beau ideal of grace; now the hand o.
Time that withers the flower of yesterday
has warped that figure and destroyed the
noble carriage. Once at your age. he
possessed the thousand that passed thro
your brain, now wishing to accomplish
deeds worthy OF nook in fame, amor
imagining life a dream that the sooner ht
awoke from the better. But he has llvec
the dream very near through. The tune
to awake is very near at hand; yet his eye
ever kindles at old deeds of dancing, ane
the hand takes frmer grasp of the staff
Bow low the head, boy, as you would II
your old age be reverenced.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1854-02-23

ExTaAoRDINARY DEVOTION OF MOTHER
TO TWO INSANE CH1LDREN-The Hagars-
town { Md. } Herald records the death of
Mrs. Nourse, an old lady, at the aims
house in that town, and adds:-About
forty years ago son and daughter of this
old lady, both insane or idiotlc, and
were brought to the Almshouse of this
county Soon afterward the mother left
her home, and those of her children who
were able to take care of themselves, took
up her residence at the almshouse with
her afflicted and helpless offsprlngs, and
and watched over them and ministered to
their wants as mother only can do, until
the bodily and mental inhrmitles attend
ing the aged disqualified her entirely
for longer and arduous discharge of this
duty. She was worth about ten thousand
dollars in her own right, and she thus i'm
INJURED herself in this unattractive build
ing; but she cheerfully surrendered all
the comforts and enjoyments which such
pecuniary competency aforded-severed
the lies of friendship, and gave up the
pleasures of society, that she might be
stow mothers love upon those who
most needed it. What a proof of the
intensity of that love! What fact fo'
the records of heaven!
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1854-02-23

gYou must advertise if you want to
make money, and purchase of advertising
men, if you would sayeit.