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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-09-22

Nor AN IRIsHMAN.-At Lynn, the 9th.
er day a Sabbath school teacher asked a
little girl who was the fist man. She an
swered that she dlI not know. Tho
question was put TO the next, an Irish
child, who answered, adam. sir" with
apparent satisfaction. "Ls," said the
first scholar, "you needn't feel SO grand
about II, he waSnL an Hishman.'
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-09-22

A Gypsy Woman promised to show to
two young ladies their husbands faces in
a pail of water. They looked and ex-
claimed. "Wny, we only see our faces. y
"WeIl," said the gipsy, "lhose faces will
be your husbands when you are mar
red"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-09-22
A Fable for strong Minded Women.

The following beautiful fable will attract
attention by the truthful lesson II lmpaIIs
A vine was growing beside thrifty
oak, and had reached that height at which
It requires support.
Oak" said the vine, "bend your trunk
so that you may be a support to me.
"My support" replied the oak, ais
naturally yours, and you may depend on
nv strength to bear you up, but am too
large aud too solid TO bend. Put your
arms around me, my pretty vlne, and !
will manlully support and cherish you, II
YOU have ambition to climb SO high as the
clouds. While thus mold you up, you
will grow all ornament to my rough trunk
wllh Your pretty green leaves and scarlet
berries. They viii be a. fruitful To my
head, as | stand in the forest, ike glor-
Gus warrior with all his piumes. We
were made by the great Master 10 grow
together, aad thai by our unIon lie "ssA
may he mace strong, aud Ihe strong rem
der aid to lhe wesa.'
But, wish to grow Independently. :"
said the vine, "caanpt you t"lne around
me, and IeI me grow up straight. and not
be mere dependent upon You p
Mature" answered lie oak, "dId not
design it, Il IS lmpo-si5.s lhat you
should grow UP 10 auy height a.Dae, and
il YOU did luc winds and rams, Il nol yogr
own weight, viii BRING you 10 !ne ground.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-09-22
The commencement of Life

A missep may destroy life. One sin
may ruin your character. Did You ever
reflect on the consequence OF single IN
diligence in vice The best men have
fallen through the suggestion Of another.
How careful YOU should be while IN the
freshn IS of your days least a blight fall
on YOU forever. Ii invited to places OF
resort, where 1t is difficult to decide, take
the safe course, stay away and save your
reputation. This is d jewel Of in"stlma-
bic value too precious 10 be pat in jeopar-
Idy, No man ever regrets that he Kept
al Of from temptation and to the close OF
life, he expressed his joy that he was sa-
we'd from the path of shame by giving a
decisive negative, when the voice OF plea
sure beckoneG him on. Be decided, and
you are safe; yield, and you may be lost.
Watch with diligence, and guard every
avenue through which sin may reach
you. In no other way will you be sure TO
overcome the world.
Are you just stepping on the threshold
of life. Secure a good moral character.
Without virtue you cannot be respected ;
without integrity, can never rise TO dis
tIncuon and honor. You are poor pei
haps No matter, poverty is otlener a
blessing than curse. Look al the young
man who is heir to half million. What
is his standing! You must make your
self.
Be slow to choose a friend, and slower
TO change him, courteous 10 all, intimate
with few, scorn no man for lis poverty,
honor no man for his wealth.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-09-22

DoN'r GET ABOVE YOUR BUSINESS
This is what lady once said TO shoe
maker, who fumbIed about her ankles IN
order 10 ascertain the size Of her foot.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-09-22

JoIlybones suggests that the reason why
married gents call their wives "dear," is
because they are so expensive TO keep.
Somebody ought TO broomstick the man
who would make such a remark.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-09-22

The Stanton Spectator chronicles the
fact that a secret society of ladies has
been established in that place This
must be mistake in the Spectator; who
ever knew woman 10 keep secret!
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-09-22

"Sanbo, can you tell me what differ
ence there is between a Northern and
Southern man :"
mo, Bones"
"Why, because the Northern man
blacks his own boots, and the Southern
man boots his own Blacks ="
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-09-22

"The tree is known by It's fruits" The
only exception to this is the dog g-wood,
which is known 10y It's bark.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-09-22

Why is an intoxicated man on horse
back like young doctor Because he
goes 70 XIII.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-09-22

WHY is the letter Il like an Island
Il is IN the middle of ,Cater.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-09-22

What is stronger in death than in life !
An old yeIow-legged hen. If you don't
believe il, try To dissecl one after boiling.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-09-22

A fellow writing from Arkansas, says
that when he went there he hadn't rag
ON his back, and now he is all rags.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-09-22

The following toast was given at Bed
ford recently: THE Ctergy-All honor
10 the clergyman who follows his Muster
| instead OF bis PaYmaSter.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-09-22

"My dear, wish il was as much the
fashion to trade wives as il is TO trade
horses" "Why 7" because Pdcheat
somebody shameful before night"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-09-22

Half a pint Of dry Scotch snuff, taken
every morning, will cure cold in The
head-li cold is there
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-09-22

A man who lived much in society
said that his acquaintance would oil a
carhreGra but that the pulpit would hold
his jrieHdS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-09-22

Some men are courageous, and some
are not but we should like TO see the
man who would deliberately allow a wo-
man 10 catch him making mouths at her
babV
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-09-22

drop not vet" as the dandy said to
his "all round" collar.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-09-22

An editor out west has married girl
named Church he says he has enjoyed
more happiness since he joined ,he
Church than he ever did in his life be-
fore
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-09-22
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ALovELY wOMAN'S KISS

A Low ELY WON AN > HISS
I've banqueted on luNurcs,
Produced in every cline,
I've feasled on rich turtle soup,
And supped on oysters prime,
But nothing so delicious is
Within q world like this,
As soft caresses seasoned by
A lovely woman's kiss.
I've gloated oer the festive board
And drank rich draughts of wine
I've listened at the or'er,
To melody deyine;
But oh, | never never met
Such sweet excess Of bliss,
As thrills the soul when lips receive
A lovely woman's KISS.
In gIitt'ring halls Of splendor rare
I've passed the midnight hours
In gardens beautiful aud fair;
Eve wandered, mid the flowers /;
But there s dearer JOY than THESE
A Joy would not miss
a heavenly rapture which is found
In u lovely woman's kiss
In my last hour when death draws near
In darkness and in gloom,
May womans smile my pathway cneer,
And light me to the tomb,
And when my soul shall take its Hight
To other worlds than this,
May it be waited to the skies
BY lovely woman's kiss.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-09-22
TERMS OF OUR PAPER

The SuEpHERDsrowN REGISTER is published
weekly at > year, positively TO be paid before
the year ex pires No paper discontinued lex.
cept at ,he option of the editor) until all ar
rcarages are paid up. Single copies g. cents.
ADVERTISEMENTS of one square or less oO
cents for the first insertion, and % cents Tor each
insertion thereafter-larger ones in the same
proportion. Advertisements not marked iora any
specified time are continued till forbid and char
ged accordingly. A deduction made to those
y no 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.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-09-22
FRESH DRUGS !
VHE subscriber has just received fresh sup
L ply of
Drugs, Medicines, Paints, Oils,
Dye-StulIS, &c, &C,

TO which he invites the attention Of the public
generally, among which will be found BoraX,
Spirits Harlshorn, Cream Tartar, alcohol, Ii
quorice, Quinine, Salad Oil, Castor OIL, Paint
Brushes, Calomel, Opium, Gum Arabic, saI
Soda Swane'S Panacea, Ayers Cherry Pecto-
raj. and all other articles usually kept in Drug
Store. Eg7I will promise to sell the above ar
ticles as low as they can he purchased else
where CHARLES HARPER, Agent.
Skepherdstoun, April I, 1885. 20-G
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-09-22

81 advise you not to get married" )" said
a middle aged man to one that was about
10 be married. "FOr, il you want 10 be
happy let ibe women alone was mar.
red abou! ten years, and saw bu, two
happy days during that ume--one was
when got married, and the other when
she died "
"DOnft care for that" said the other.
= | mean to have one happy day tIien, at
any rave"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-09-22

Cure for gou,-board with printer.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-09-22
COP AR n L r SHE
NOTICE.

JIhe undersigned have this day Aug. II, 1859
| associated themselves in this city, under the
firm and style Of Harper & .NIejgh, for the
prosecution Of a Geuctal Notion Trade, similar
to that in the Northern cities.
H.3HPER E. NcTEIGH,
Dealcrs in Foreign and Domestic Notions, Giorcs,
Hosiery and Fancy Goods generally, opposite So
repia HaI, King street, alexandria, have tc plea
sure TO inform their friends and The public gem
orally. of the arrival Of their STOCK, consisting
OF great variety Of every description of GOODS
usually found in the NOTION HOUSES of larger CT
lies These purchases have been made under
the most favorable circumstances OF the lmPor-
ters and manufacturers, enabling them to offer
to country merchants and other dealers as great
inducements in the way of bargains as can be
had North. Nov 70, lSod-Iy
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-09-22
AGENTS.

&c. Williams, ShePaerJ<our-T. D. Ham
mond, HarIot'> Ferry-H, Ejmberlake d Co.
RpYon-A Wilson, kabIetowN-G. II. Be,k,
with & Co., Summit Pont-L. NJ. smith
CharlesioNn-H. \. Holmes, hahtown.
Decemher 2. lS.4. 2--ly
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-09-22
VIRGINIA TESTIMONY.

Or. J. NJ. ison, Lexington, Va, Feb. 9th
ls5", said 81 am entirely cut OF the German
Bnlers. They have become all the rage. Moth
ing else sells"
J. J. James, Blountville Va, March II, 1872
said Your Bit,ers give great satisfaction.
The Tenth Legion, published at oodstock
Va, said, Jan. 10Th, 1850: "a Great MedI-
cine. We have uniformly rcirained from recon-
mcndng to tie public any of the various patent
Medicines OF the day, unless thoroughly conVn-
ced OF their value. Amcrg those we consider
worthy oi uoIice, is the German BI;ters, Invented
by D.. Hoohand, and prepared by DR.. Jackson,
III Philadelphia. One instance, in particular, IL
Wh'ch the superior virtues of this mCdirire have
been tested, has fallen under our observation.
During the last summer son Of Mr.. Abram
Cribill, of 'hIs County, was very seriously al
ircled with Liver Comg lint and after irving IN
vain various remedies, he purchased u bottle OF
the BHors, and after using it, was 50 much re-
Ieved OF his distressing maIldy, that he procur.
e. another bottle, and is now re- lo,ed entirely to
health"
They are entirely vegetable, free from all in.
jurious ingredients, always sTeHs s!hen tue sys.
ten. and never prlslrate 1t.
- For sale Wholesale BY Druggists IN al.
tie principal cities and at retail by apoihccaries
and sioreheepers in every town in the United
States. % Price Is cents per bottle.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-09-22

WANTED iaIEDIAGELY.--U.l III some ot
oar sraaels GcncHl the rest O'msuklgd by
-IsenAn. some method 10 make HIIh as
aa.crao.r a. ialsehUOd receipt for
rs4islng pre,iy gIh without giving Of
lence 10 her oldest sister some ways Of
collecting small deos without! hay,ng 10
earn Vac money second time al the al
,euIy, how 10 induce constant re1teg
0i d "ews paper 10 become constant SUBJ
scnoer; plan 1T editing newspaper
v .'houI being considered giJdy aud iIryo-
iUus by the "sefIuus minded" unsPpGeci-
aIcd ~ lhree-iOuflhs, and cheated by Ihe
olliei quarter.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-09-22
BOYS CLOTHING.

n addition 10 my large aud well selected s'ocH
l of Mems Clothing, have received within
the past lew days ine stock OF Boy CiothlnS'
consisting of Over Goats, Sack Goats, jackets
Pants, Vests, &c, to which invite the a'len-
ton OF purchasers. They will be sold very 10"
Tor Cash. L.C. HESKIrT.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-09-22

An Irish gil being desired 70 hang tho
wash-clnthcs on the horse in the kitchen
10 dry, her MS ress, shortly after, enter
80! sIe aParmcn, found very gentle
family horse Standing Ihere completely
covered wiIh different articles that had
beru washed t.as day. Upon inierroga-
un. Ihr g.r. sac replied, "Ocl. To be ssge
ye toull ne 10 hang Ihe clothes upon the
horse IA lns kitchen an lhs basic Is Inc
kinlesl ever saw, suEe."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-09-22
AGEN 7 S .

WM. H. PEAKE, Sun Iron Buildings, Baltl-
more; GEORGE A. CRoFUT, Successor to Lay 4
Brother 73 south 4th street, above "anu5'
Phiade phia; V. B. PALMER, Tribune Build
iugs, New York.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-09-22
MOURNING GOODS.

Great pains have been taken in this depart
mcut-em embracing every thing one could disre
Of the very finest american, french aud englisi
fabIiCs.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-09-22

u8Tg83 222.0 2A5a5B3s
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-09-22
Straw Goods.

Bonnets-pan and fancy, misses plain and
ana fancy fats, childrens do, infants do, gen
tlcmen's panama, guicquill and great Yario'y
Of other straw hats, large assortment OF boys
and childreu's do, black and whi~ shanghai,
know nothing and wade awake siouch hat',
Groceries, Hard, Cedar and Qucc0Sware.
TN Boots, Shoes, Hats and
E3sNzz3ap Caps, Ingram and Rag
Carpeung, Mating, Oil Cloth
for flooring, Carpet Bags, Trunks, &c, and a
thousand article, too numerous to mention, all
of which viii be sold as low as they can be
bought in Baltimore. He invites all to call and
see him. 1t will afford him great pleasure to
show his goods, and it will cost nothing to eX-
anime them, and he j, satisfied no one will go
away disappointed, as he is determined to sell
cheaper than the cheapest,
UILLLfM ,NOULDER.
Shcphcrdstown, April 7, 1888. 2O-u
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-09-22
FancV and White Goods,

French worked coIlars-entrely new pat
terms ,embroideres of every description, sleeves;
cuff, rulling, SWISS, null, nansook, barred ana
curtain muslms, white brilliauteos, ribbons =
very low, head dresses at half price, wells OF
every description.
Gentlemcns' Department.
This department embraces every variety OF
the most desirable goods in market and OF the
very latest styles, from fine to snPeriine cloths,
casimers, ycsting, linen drills, tweeds, italian
cloths-sometn.ug new, coIonades, satinetts,
linen duck, sc.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-09-22
NEW GOODS
CHEAPER 7ElJ qHI GEEAPBS7 !!

G'HE undersigned having Just returned from
! lie City, are now opening large and well
scl .c,.i Stock of
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1855-11-24
WHOLE NUMBER 542.

journey. The result of his researchss co.
!tablished the long cherished opinionKoflsa.
Ightened men. Central Africa iss-H-ysst.
sea, Of which Lake Nyasss ismefsB ah4sn.
The body Of this sea lies between the eq6a-
torief line and the 10th parallel Of southern
latitude, and between the asd and soths de-
grees Of easr longitude, measuring frono
Greenwich. h Is, therefore, about twice As
large as the Black Sea ana the Sea Of Azofs
Its depth is said to be very great, and itss
coasts well adapted to commence. Whe,s
effect this discovery may have on the desti-,
ny Of Africa, the people Of the present gene
Grafton will not live to seesl But the imagrs
iuation portrays a period when large shipsii
will navigate this sea, and when cities on
its coasts will be connected BY railroads.
with other great cities on the borders Of tho
ocean. . 835Tc anil saigs ss3 "a al
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1855-11-24
3Thc Barefooted Printer Boy.

s-4I E. Z .
The Pittsburgh Morning Ariel, under
this caption. gives short story of dis.in'
guished citizen Of Pennsylvania as fol.
lows:
Some thirty years ago a barefooted boy
foated down the Susquehanna river on an
humble raft. and arrived at Harrisburgh
Pennsylvania. He came from the north
and belonged to large family, had all his
worldly goods tied mp in little pocket
handkerchief He sought and obtained
employment: in printing Office as an ap-
prentice. From an apprentice to jour.
neyman, from journeyman to reporter,
then to an editor, the barefooted printer boy
worked his way against obstacles which
the struggling poor only know. The per.
severing follower in 7Franklin's steps be-
gan to realize the fruits Of his patient toi
and privatiop. The young asPirant became
printer to the. State, and by frugal man,
agement was soon enabled to accomplish
the object dearest to his heart-the estab.
lishment of his mother in home above
want--in possession Of every comfort shs
could desire. 2ai 70 a3bE a aessN 5l
His brothers were next his care, and like
Napoleon; he had q strong arm with which
to aid them-an indomitablei perseverance
that nothing could long, successfully OBJ
strict. af Iii d few years, they, too, with h'
sisters, were Independent Of the world; tht
once barefooted printer boy was in posses
sion of afiluence, surrounded By youni
and afFectionats family. He was the frien'
OF the frlendless, the patron OF merit, ant
the encourager Of industry. He rose ii
honor and oficespntil the barefooted boy
who, entered = printing ofice, in Harrisburg
hungry s.,dweary, laid down his bundle q
pileiof wet paper and asked to become
printers apprentice, was elected Senate
to Congress. This man is Simon Came
ron. Of Pennsylvaiiia., ,r,.'.sI ry.'s4-
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1855-11-24
Great DiscOvery-A vast Sea in the
.s9@a @f Interior OF Africa. ss@s'

While DR.. Kane was discovering an op-
en- Polar, Sea, another man, Of q far differ
lent character. in a far different climate,
was discovering d sen of far greater cunse-
quence to the human race. All modern
trayellets who have visited Africa, have
concurrea III the belief that the great cen
trail basin, commonly called Ethiopia, was an
land seamoThe shape of the surface. the di-
fectioi Of the rivers, and the traditions Of
the natives, eli confirmed tie opinion. No
streams of water flowed from this region to-
wards the coast; But many streams flowed
from this region toward The interior; and
there were strong reasons for disbeiieving
that. those streams were. lost ia, 4 great de-
sert, like the many streams ID the northern
portions Of Africa. AZ last. some daring ad-
venturers penetrated far enough into the
country to discover . large body Of water,
which they named lake Nyasaa and here
the matter was permitted to rest This
lake was salt; was supposed u be about
700 miles ii length and 100 il width.
though he tdrt6ern limit of Il was ui-11
known. In 1851, an English miasionsfy. i
named Df. Barth. determined y msEs 4
more full expl0rslion. Having ibsds due
prsparifichs1 aid provided shimself With
10y guidssyhs pskiout oul hiss nhAzszdaps
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1855-11-24
A1other anescdo.e & RI i, point; iItt:99 |.

Another anaedofa n In noint: In the
wear 1910 ,xa -, - ON, rnost eminent, nhvsi.
ci,n..; Dr, n, '.,J p,j w . hSd, an, annoiD,.
msnt tovethsr. for The purbose of ;cohsulta.
ton. The hour forr the Uapse Uurpose. was four
O'Clock in the afternoon. Dr.. R. arrived
at, The DESIGNATED time, and watch, in hand.
walked up and downltbe psrloS Five min.
utes elapsed, and Dt.! w. had not made bis
appearance. At HE expiration Of ten min.
utes he, came. DR.. r. then complained
bitterly, and snid in copseouence Of the
delay bis entire business for the afternoon
had been deransed. Dr.. w. apoloeized,
and promised to do better next time. The
other shook his head with ;ncrsdu,;tv. and
said. that. unfortunately. the case was, NOT
the first or the kind They then visited the
| patient and made another anni,o;ntment fer
ten O'Clock next morning. DR.. w. was on
this occasion five minutes in advance,
whereas DR.. R. made his appearance exact.
" as the clock was striking ten. The 9th.
er, as he saw r him approach exclaimed with
exultation. sAh. Doctor. who il the puntuaJ
man this time,, Il am, here at the appoint.
ed time, neither before nor after. and tbat
according 10 nv view Of the subject rs
punctuaIity. Ana he was as right. ag7 sol a'1 p,
&
Still another A leading LAWYER of this
city, now among the departed, carried his
notions of nuncnality to a yery remarkable
extent. At the time designated for meet.
ing at his Office, he would remain five mia.