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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-08-04
A GEN T S
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LADIES STOCKINGS.

A clothes line in yonder garden
Goes wandering among the trees,
And on it two very long stockings
Are kicking the evening breeze;
And lot of fancy dry goods,
Whose nature cannot divine,
Are wildly and merriIy Topping
About that same old line.
And very fly young lady
At the parlor window scws;
And rather conclude if you tried It,
You'd find she'd fit into them hose.
She's only halr-length picture,
Foreshortencd below the breast,
But the dry goods which dance on the tight
rope
Out yonGer, just make up the rest.
SO dreamiike, she seems so gentle,
You'd think her too good for earth;
And feel that holler spirit
Is banishing vulgar mirth
To It's worldly home-by jimgo
What a flourish that muslin throws,
And how uncommonly taper
Those stockings go of at the toes
o eyes like the sky when IT'S blucst !
% hair like the night without star
O muslin and hose | can't help 1t
Ye still draw my thoughts over "thar" "
The lady alone is substantial,
The clothes but fancy ideal,
Yet somehow or othcr-coniound it
I've mixed up the sham and the real.
Glove you're the same old sixpence
With the poet, the muh, or the brick;
You go up with n rush like rocket
But come down at last like a stick.
And let loye-thOughts be lofty or lowly,
Platonic, or flash, opne,
That they ALL like new dry goods and stock
ings,
Belong to the very same line
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-08-04
TERMS OF OUR PAPER.

The SuEPHERDsTowN REGISTER is published
weekly at - year, positively to be paid before
abe year expires. No paper discontinued (cx.
cept at the option Of the EDITOR until all ar
rearages are paid up. Single copies G! cents.
ADVERTISEMENTS Of one square or less 80
cents for the first Insertion, and % cents for each
insertion observation-disclosures ones in the same
proportion. Advertisements not marked for any
specified time are continued till forbid and char
gcd accordingly. 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 be postpaid to insure attention.
GENTS.
WM. II. PEAEE, Sun Iron Buildings, BaItI-
more G "A. .CKoFUr, ,Philadelphia;V B. PALMER
New York.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-08-04

ADoLPuus GETS Observation-Disclosures,
| will build thee cot all covered With
ivy, in some secluded vae, close by a
purling brook, meandering over its PebbIy
bottom incessant babblng in dulcet unk-
ling strains love, love, love, where the
atmosphere is redolent of soothing spicy
aromas, that make the eyes angGlsh, and
The heart dissolve IN liquid fires Of love
where the balmy mosnIng zePhyrs SIGH
in the dense forests Iea(y maze, chanting
loves melody, where the iiRy songsIers
that whirl in ETHEREAL space. .warbIe naught
but love. will plant thee garden OF
gorgeous loneliness, culed from natures
most arden, designs, waraes! usI., aGA
sweel-smclIine incense.
"DoIphy, dear. don't forget to leave a
patch Tor cowcumbers aad myuns--
they're so nice picked.
The pleasanlest ringing in ones cars
is-lhe dinner bell.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-08-04
MOURNING GOODS.

Great pains have been taken in this depart
mcnt-cmbracng every thing one could dIslrc
of the very finest american, french and enSIIs
fabrics.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-08-04

A large supply of Naila Of all kinds, such a.; as
\ I.aihing AID Cooper's, aud penny fencing
and Singing 20 penny, and spikes, for sale 'S
June lG John II. suc+H"['F'
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-08-04
Fancy and White Goods

French worked collars-cntircIy new pat
terms embroidcrics of every description, sleeves,
cuff, ruiling, swiss, null, nausook, barred and
curtain musirs, white briIan:ccs, ribbons
very low, head dresses at half price, wells OF
every description.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-08-04
A Restless WCman,

Madame George Sand, in the last 1cuii-
Teton of her life in La Press, gives an a
musing account of her deceased mother,
who had a hatred of reposc:
"She would buy, for instance, bon
net, because she thought it charming. The
The evening of the day she bought it, she
would find it hideous--take off the rib
bons and then the flowers, take out the
lace, and change the arrangement with
readiness ard taste. Her bonnet would
please her all the next day. But the day
after that there must be another radical re-
form-and so on, for some eight days, I'M
til the unlucky bonnet, always in state
of metamorphosis, became totally indI(-
lerent TO her. Then she would wear il
with the utmost disdain, protesting that
she did not care what she put On-tlll the
fancy should seize her 10 buy another
new bonnet
"Her black hair was still very fine.
She got tired of being brunette, and put
on a blonde wig; yet by doing so she
could not manage TO dlsfgure herself.
She took a fancy for herself as blonde for
a while, then she abused herself for being
naxen, and chose TO be a bright chestnut.
Presently she returned to ashy pale locks,
then went back to her own mellow black
hair, and this to such purpose, that | saw
her with different hair for every day in
the week. This childish irivoIlty did
not exclude laborious occupations and We
ry minute domestic cares.
"She had her own delights Of imagina-
ton, and would read the romances of NJ.
d'Arlincourt with positive irenzy-lar in
to the night; but that did not hinder her
from being astir at six in the morning to
begin anew her toilettcs, her excursions,
her rneedIe-work, her merriment, her des-
pair, and her fits Of passion"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-08-04

Their power over the above diseases Is n
cxcced, if equaIIcd, by any other prcParauo
in the United States, as the cures attest, i'll man
cases after sIIilful physicians had failed
These BittcrS are worthy the attention OF II
valids. Possessing great virtues in the rec'ifc;
ton of the liver and lesser glands. exercising ih
mast searching power in weakness and ailector
of tho digestive organs, they ere wi!hal safe, Ger
tain and pleasant.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-08-04
VIRGINIA TESTIMONY.

DR.. ]. NJ. Wilson, Lexington, Va, Feb 9TH
49,, said 81 am entirely out of the German
BiIcrs. They have become all the rage. Nom
ing else sells"
J. j. James, B!ountHle, Va, March H. l99|'
said Your BitterS give great satlsi1c'Ion'
The Tenth Legion, published at Woodsock'
Va. said. Jan. 10Th, 1850 ca Great Meui-
cine. We have uniformly refrained from recon-
mending to the public any of the various patent
medicines of the day, unless thoroughly conyln-
ceJ of their value. Among those we consider
worthy of notice, is the German Bitters invented
nv DR.. Hoonand, and prepared by DIR. Jackson
IN Philadelphia. One instance, in particular IN
which the superior virtues Of this medlclre have
been tested. has fallen under our observa'ion'
During the last summer, a son OF MIR. Abram
CrabiIl, of this County, was very seriously al
Iectcd with Liver Complaint, and after trying IN
vain various remedies, he purchased bottle OF
the Di,;ers, and after using it, was 50 much re-
lcved of his distressing malady, that he procuf-
cd another bottle, and is now restored entirely 10
health.'
They arc entirely vegetable, free from all IN
furious ingredients, always strengthen the syS-
ten. and never prcstraie 1t. -
~ For sale Wholesale by Druggists III a"
lhc pr;ncpaI cities, and at retail 10y apothecarles
and s,orekeepers in every town in the United
slales. az Price 75 cents per bo!''e'
AGENTS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-08-04

D&ENGa's ELEPHANr.-Lt. Governor
brown, Of The New England Farmer hay
Ing made some inquiries respecting The
Diet OF the elephant, whose exploits ~
pIuwlng ON Bhrnum's farm IA Connec Jcu.
have been mentioned ~ alI tie papers,lhc
gr at Snowman replies ~ way no! hkcIy
To encourage rhc general Introduction OF
Ihar KIND 90 labor
"lIe cat, on aU average oIe bushel Of
oats and one hundred pounds Of hay per
day-Sun lay aud all. lbs weight Is L.
100 pounds. lie viii accomplish any
kInI ol work set before him, aEduses ten
umcs brHcr Judgment dian lhree.louTlhs
OF the help u l.!ch | asa obliged 10 en-
pIoy on NY farm. hbogc all Ihiigs, &c
i not an rye servant. Once set him to
work plIu. wood. picking mp stones, or
anything else and you car leaye him with
ouI tear Ui hIs Playing odd soldier ~
your abseDse. Another capital negative
qualify T., thai he don't pick nP h'S dnd1
agd start !ot homie exactly al SIX 0'cIock
~ the alernoon as many other larmers'
.a,,:slanls' Go. lie is willing 10 labor
u.l sundown. and egsn later # work ~
pressing On he whole lie IS very hon.
orabe, industrious. intelligent and we'll
hehayed lsrmer. Ncycuheless, cannot
gonsciennously recommend elephants as
.he cheapest workers on farm. They
cannot work IN eohI weslheT,aad OF eoTrss'
wouId cat themselves up, trunk and als,lA
: single winter.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-08-04
GentIemens' DEPARTMENT.

This department embraces every variety OF
the most desirable goods in market and of the
very latest styles, from Gne TO superinc cloths
casimcrs, yesting, linen drills, tweeds, italian
new, cot!onates, sallneits,
linen duck &c
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-08-04
AGENTS

=. G. Williams, Shrpherdsl"wn-T. d. HaA-
mond. Harpor's Ferry-H. Timherlake x Co.
Rlppcn-A Wilspn, KahIetown-G. t. BECK
,yi,h Il Co., Summit Point. Nj. smith,
GharIcstovn-H. A. Holmes, Haiilown.
December 3, 1854 "y
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-08-04
NEW GOODS !!
COP A R I N + r S SHIP
notice.

The undersigned have this day Aug II, 1859
associated themselves in this city, under the
firm and style of Harper s. ,Ncjrigh, for the
prosecution OF a Gcnerat Notion Irade, similar
TO that in The Northern cities.
H.4RPER &. WcJ,EIGH,
Dealers in Foreign and Domestic Notions, Glorcs,
Hosiery cnd Fancy Goods generally, opposite Sa-
rcpa Hal, King street, alexandria, have the plea
sure 10 inform their friends and The public gem
orally, Of the arrival Of their STOCK, consisting
Of a great variety of every description Of GOODS
usually found in the NOTION HOUSES of larger cI-
ties These purchases have been made under
the most favorable circumstances Of The lmPor-
tcrs and manufacturers, enabling them to oller
to country merchants and other dealers as great
inducements in the way Of bargains as can be
had North. Nov. &c, lS53-ly
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-08-04
Straw Goods.

Bonncts-pan and fancy, misses plain and
and fancy flats, childrens do, infants do' gen
tlemen's panama, guiequil and great EaTleN
of other straw hats, large assortment OF 3'!s
and children's do, black and white shanghai
Know nothing and wide awake sloueh hats.
Groceries, Hard, Cedar and QaeenSWare.
"a Boots, Shoes, Hats and
49,. Caps, Ingram and Rag
CarpeIing, Mating, Oil Cloth
for flooring. Garrett Bags, Trunks, SC, and
,housarJ articles 100 numerous To mention, all
Of which viii 6c sold as low as they can be
bought in Baltimore. lie invites all TO call and
see him. 1t will aGogd hils great pleasure 10
show his goods and it will cost nothing 10 !" eA-
anime them. and hc is satisfied na oae VIII go
away disappointed, as he is determined to sell
cheaper than the cheapest.
U'LLL7.N ,WOJLDER..
shcphcr3sown, Aprii :, 1853 W"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-08-04

The pleasanlest ringing in one : ears
is-lhe dinner bell.
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1855-03-09
VOLUME II. NO. 90

LkARxlS0 AID LABoR.-As Boswell, the
great biographer. and DR.. johnson. were
decendinng the Thames in boat to Green
wich. the conversation turned on the bene-
fits of learning. which Dr. johnson Ipsin-
tanned to be of u,e to all men. "And yet"
said Boswell, people go through the
world very well, and carry on the business
Of life to advantage without learning."-
"Why, sir" replisd johnson, that may
be true in cases where learning cannot be
Of any use for instance this boy rows as
well without learning as if he could sing
the song of Orphens to the Argotspts.
who were the first sailors" He then cal
led to the boy-"What would you give
my lad, TO know about the Argonauts 90
"Sir." replied the boy, "T scoutd give all 1
hare" DR.. Johnson was much pleased
with this answer, and turning to Boswell,
said-"Sir, desire for knowledge is the
natural feeling of mankind, and every
human being whose mind is not debauched
will be willing to give all he has to get
knowledge
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1855-03-09

In many things it is veiy msnifest the
world has made no progress, as the excs-
vations Of Egypt and Pompeii attest
There are no roads in the world now that
will at all compare with those Of ancient
Rome. Even our best street pavements
hold no comparison with them. The
Appian Way, which was made three
hundred years before Christ, ran from
Rome to Capua, about one hundred forty
miles, and part Of it was through the
Pontine Marshes. Nine hundred years
after its construction it was described by
Procopius as showing no appearance Of
waste of raih. 1t is described as compos-
ed of large square blocks of freestone. so
we'll fitted as to show no joint, the whole
looking like one stone The bed under
meath was broken stone, grouted with
cement. Parts of this road are still sound,
and bid fair SO to remain. The Flaminian
Way, made. one hundred ninety years be-
fore Christ, was of this kind, aud it was
one hundred eighty miles long.
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1855-03-09
= PLYMOUTH, o, FRIDAY MORNING. MARCH. @ 1866

What do you mean, sir p asked Sarah
bewildered at the action Of the bachelor.
Then, you love him, don't your
With all my soulr
And do you not love mc?'
Sarah began to understand. -
i LIKE you.'
'You are his /; be happy. You did moi
for moment suppose | could be so mean
as to take advantage Of such a noble act
of self-sacrifice as you performed to-day
No! love you. but will not make you
miserable
Poor Sarah How happy she was and
how she pitied poor Mr.. Somerset, who
loved her SO much. She felt that if she
he'd never seen John Barnet, she would
have been glad TO become his wife, iron
gray and wrinkles to the contrary, not.
withstanding-he was such dear good
soul
BE happy, and that isn't all when
die you shall have half of my fortune
The bachelor kept his word, and he did
not die of broken heart, he did not live
many years; yet when he did die, tie
hand of woman-of as true and loving
woman as ever made home a paradise
smoothed his dying pillow, and closed
his eyes in their last sleep, and there was
sincere mourning at his bier.
Poor Mr.. Ladyke Somerset! though he
found not wife in Sarah Whiting, he
found true friend.
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1855-03-09

GEMS FROM SAM SMcK-When see O
child always feel safe with the women
folks, for l have always found that the
road to woman's heart lies through her
child. ..-...
There is no way SO good to learn
French as to live among'em and, if you
want to understand us, you must 1.-Two
among us. Halls, Hamilton's, and all
sich critters, what can they know of u.s.
Can chap catch likeness flying along
a railroad? Can he even see the feat
ures
Itain't them that stare the most that SEQ
the best always, | guess.
Power has a natural tendency to slothful
corpulency.
The littler folks be. the bigger they
talk. You never seen small man that
didn't wear high-heeled boots and high
crowned hat. and that warn't ready to fight
almost any one, to show that he was man.
every inch of him.
An Incorporate advocate is more dan.
gerous than an open foe.
Be rather the advocate of eternal i'm
provement than political change. Neither
aatter the mob nor the government what
you think, speak try to satisfy yourself
and not others. and ifyou are not popular.
you will at least be respected. Popularity
lasts but day; but respect will descend as
a heritage to your children.
ldon't like preaching to the nerves in
stead ofthe judgment.
Every thing that gives powerto numbers.
will carry numbers.
Lam great friead to dccency, for decency
is manly vi tue; and to delicacy, for deli
cacy is a feminine vi'tue;, but as for squcam-
ishness, rat me il it don't mako me
sick.
Sq?,anishness and in e i;acy tsre often,
found united /; in short, in manners, as in
other things, extremes meet.
Humility is the drcss-coat of pride.
Book-larned men seldom know any thing
but books; and there is one that never was
printed yet, worth all they We got upon their
shelves, but which they never read. nor ever
as much as cut the leaves of, for they don't
understand the handwriting, and that book
is human natur'.
Mostmen like to be thought knowing on
the subject Of woman.
Patriotism is internal hdngry, and
savage as old Scratch ii it aih't fed. Ifyou
want to tame it, you must treat it as Van
Amburgh does sis Ii ,ns-keep the belly
full.
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1855-03-09

MARRYING IN SHRouD. Calling re-
Gently upon a young bride, "a very pleas.
ant custom we saw spread upon the table
some beautiful silver ornaments of elegant
workmanship. Books We're there also,
with richly chased covers and golden
clasps. Gilded baskets and embroidery
adorned this beautiful table. They were
bridal gifts and the bride, blushing crea-
ture, light-hearted and happy, seemed
proud OF the many and exceedingly rich
testimonials. 1t is pretty customs to
give presents to bridal pair, and one
that is IN vogue everywhere, both in civil
lied and uncivilized life; and we thought
how varied the character and meaning
these gifts imply in different countries.
In Japan, strange as it may seem, the
bride receives from the hands other dear
est friends a sermon in disguise. On the
wedding day, when light hearts and inno-
cent mirth prevails, and the guests move
lightly among flowers and perfumes; as
soon as tho BRIDE enters, long white veil
is thrown over her, which covers herfrom
head to foot. Whether the material is
transparent or not, we cannot tell, but af-
ter the ceremony over. she carefully lays
aside this covering among her treasures.
not to be disturbed, and there it is to lie
until the day she is to be carried over the
Threshold for the last time. For the
the weddidg veil, at her death is to be her
shroud. f., a i.s
What would our ladies think ofhaving
shroud around them to partake in the
festivities Of a wedding day? I
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1855-03-09
Bellies and Beggars of Italy.

The Florence correspondent of the New
ark Advertiser says:
Instances are not unfrequent of mendi
cants becoming rich through their beg
carly savings. A singular revelation O
this is reported to have occurred here 6
few days since. A young man of respec
table family, being cheated in some way
out OF his heritage, went to a certain
church daily to pray the Virgin to take
his cause into hands; and as he went he
was in the habit of throwing an aims into
the hands of beggar found always or
the church steps who pretended to be blind
wearing bandage over his eyes. Afer
month or SO the beggar addressed him,
changing his imploring air to one of pa
tronage, and asked him if he did not him
self need pecuniary aid. The young man
with surprise. asked the beggar, in reply
what that was to him =?
Much, he answered, because I love
YOU; and then inquired if he would like
to make an eligible marriage.
l., said the young gentleman, how
can | marry rich wife, when l have moth.
ing to bring her in return .
| We'll enough, if you let me make the
match for you, said the beggar. Come
to morrow, at such an hour, to - st.,
No, -, and promise you good for
tame
'Agycol 7 said the other, beginning to
believe that his patron Mary had wrought
miracle in his behalf.
The next day found him true to his ap-
pointment at the house, The door being
opened by a servant, he was about to re-
tire, thinking all hoax, when the domes-
tic insisted on his going in, saying that his
master expected him. He accordingly
entered, and found gentleman, who met
him with kindly welcome. Sir, have
not the honor Of your acquaintance said
the young man. Il know you very we'll,
though replied the gentleman, and per-
NIT me to present you t, my daughter
leading the astonished youth to beautiful
young lady seated on the sofa. After
some general conversation, the father sig
nified his wish to be alone with the stran.
ger. The daughter modestly withdrew,
and he revealed himself as the blind beg
gar of the church stone-said he had, du-
ring twenty years, accumulated fortune
through begging, and would now present
him his daughter and her dot, because he
Was sure that he was an honest man. 1t
need not be added that italian piety did
not prevent the young man accepting the
price Of low treachery, nor that it led him
again to the church to thank the Virgin
for this wonderful answer to his prayers,
and to hang a silver heart, in acknowl-
edgment, before her image.
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1855-03-09
BY ROBINSON .& LOCKE.
gelrrt Qustry.
Who is She ?-FRoM THE SPANISH.

Who is She ?-FRoM THE SPANISH.
'Tis said a justice of the quorum,
Who was no fool,
When theft or murder came before 'em,
Mode it rule
At snce to stop the lawyers clatter,
Saying, "D'ye see,
Let's probe the Bottom of this matter,
Pray, who is she?"
And in this truth was the proceeding
OF common sense
To trace the agents at the breeding
OF each offence.
For oftentimcs in face of day
Crime walketh free,
Because the judge forgets to say:
''Pray, whs is she:'
In every lawsuit which by man
Is set afoat,
Put miracle apart, we can
Smell petticoat.
In each woman fgurss-maid,
Wife, widow, as may be;
Then nothing ever need be said,
But, who is she?
If Adam lost his Paradise,
Twas Ewes tripping;
Some hidden thing heguiled her eyes,
ORIG pippin;
From whence the author OF our woes
Isplain to see;
And all creation groaning knows
That it was she.
If you should trace where once was Troy
Ashes and sand,
And think of Grecia's gutleful joy
And ruthless band,
Let your stern judgment 'twixt the two
Suspended be,
Until 1Iomerus answers you
Pray, who is she?
Or if poor Blaize has spent his gold
Tieing loves knot,
Till everything that could be sold
Has gone to pot
Ask not what fatal star has ruled
His destiny,
But ask how luckless Blnize was fooled,
And who was she?
When in the street yeu hear rout
Of deadly fray,
And one sore wounded; fa!ters out:
"Help, help, I pray"
Say "requiescat." to the slain
The slayer, let him be-
And at the next tap ask again,
Pray, who is She?
If on the bed of pain you see,
A gallant youth,
And of his grievous malaAy,
Would know the truth,
Let not fever or catarrh
Your question be,
But ask wiser thing by far
Pray, who is she?
1t is q sex both kind and chaste.
When ralher plain
The old and and snub-nosed are my taste,
But refrain
Like apoor coward from the maid
Both fair and free,
And pop my question half afraid
pray who is she