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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-07-28
Saturday Night.

What blessed things Saturday nights
are, and what would the world do without
them! Those breathing moments IN the
tramping march oflife; those ltae twllights
in the broad and garish glare OF noon when
pale Yesterdays look beautiful, through the
shadows and faces changed long ago.
while sweely again in the hush; when
one remembers the old folks at home and
the old fashioned fire and the old arm
chair, and the little brother that died, and
the dear little sister that was translated.
Saturday night make people human;set
their hearts to beating softly, as they used
TO do before the world turned them into
war drums, and Jared them TO pieces with
tattOos.
The ledgeE closes with crash: the
iron door comes TO with bang: up go the
shutters with a will: click goes the key in
the lock it is Saturday night, and business
breathes free again. Homeward no! The
door that has been ajar all the week gen.
tIy closes behind him-the world is shut
| out. Shut out
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-07-28
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For the Register.
A SCRAP.

"ehe is all my fancy painted her,"
The heart, life's citadel, thy captive is
And every fibre of its resting place,
Is strung to tension at thy will. They glance,
Thy voice, thy touch, in sympathy attuned,
Wakes up to life the music Of the soul.
Canst' thou know the magic of thy power
Its calm repose, in queeny dignity,
BespeaGs the thing inherently right
Thine own! Unconscious as thou seemcst to be
Dos't thou know thy sovereignty, acknowledged
The heat, in all its wealth Of tenderness,
Would empty its pure treasures at thy feet,
And in return the overhowings of
Thy own, send back the tide Of life, tmged,
With the current of thy mystic power,
The slave so gently held, so firmly bound,
Has only sip'd where thousands might have drank
And still, gushing from the eXhaustless (ount,
There's love and tenderness boundless flow.
4 soul so full Of love has its reward,
I'm being loved Yet more thy power is felt
When thought all radiant with lustrc lights
Thy oountenance almost diylnely fair,
With marks, of intellectual strength, so
Touched, with gentleness, that all unsought
The soul, doth bow to its divinity,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-07-28
Sunday Clothes.

! The world is decenIy attired once a
week, certainly. Withou. Sunday, mil
liners and taiIors would be put 10 il for a
living. 1t is a commendable thing to throw
OFF the gu!se of labor, and don for one day
the coslome Of equality and leisure. The
meanest man makes a mark in new suit,
and if he keeps his mouth closed, wlII pass
for genuine coin. The heiress PFays IN
costly silks, while the poor sewing glrI
makes responses in pain calico Wherein
Is the one better than the other? The lat
ter NAV have intelligence and virtue; the
other money and nothing else. Still the
silk will be stared at and known. Dress
makes Sunday an expensive day. How
many shawl and bonnet, and rare gown
are coveted for that day alone. How much
stuffing with cotton is used TO conceal the
defects OF shape! what chalking is done,
and decorating with rouge! how often the
mirror is consulted, while the last bell is
ringing.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-07-28

might have been his playmate in child
hooJ-perhaps schooImale-knew his
parents. his brothers. his sisters. He
clung convulsiyeIy TO the tatIe, and with
The contending emotions Of rapid thought
aud lhe weigh, of INJURY he had inflicted,
he could scarcely keep upon his feet. A
slimulant was given 10 The wounded Gan,
and he was momenlariIy relieved from that
weakness the body is 50 subject TO after a
severe wourd-when The doctor inquired
if there was any freud in the city he
wished sent for.
Yes" he replied, "my wi(e--she is
at The Ciy Hoieh on the corner c. Clay
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-07-28
Girls should learn to Keep House

No Young lady can he too well instructed
in ANYTHING which will affect The comfort
of family. Whatever position IN socie,
,y she occupies, she needs practical
knowledge OF the duties of houseSeeper'
She may be placed in circums Iances that
il will not be necessary for her TO perform
much domestic labor; but on this account
she needs no less knowledge than If she
was obliged to preside personally over the
cooking stove and pantry. Indeed
have often thought that ii is more difficult
to direct others, and requires more expe-
rience, than TO do the same work with
your own hands.
Mothers are frequently so nice and par
ticular, that they do no. like TO give up
anv part of their care 10 their children.
This is a great mistake in their manage
ment, for they are often burdened with Ia
Dor. and need relief. Children should be
early taught 10 make them use(ul--to as
sist their parents in every way in their
power. and 10 consider ii privilege TO do
so.
Young people cannot realize the import
ance of thorough knowledge OF house
wilery; but those who have suffered the
Inconvenience and notifications OF ig-
norance can well appreciate II. Children
should early be INDUCED in their DISPOSE
ton to bake, and experiment in cooking
in various ways. 1t is often but trouble
some help which they afford, still 1t is
great advantage TO them.
know little girl, who al nine years
old, made loaf of bread every week du-
ring the winter. Her mother taught her
how much salt and flour and yeast TO use,
and she became quite an expert baker.
Whenever she is disposed 10 try her skill
in making simple cake or pies, she is per-
miltcd to do so. She is thus, while anu
sing herself, learning an important lesson
Her mother calls her her lit,le housekeep-
er, and often permits her To get the sweet
meats for the table. She hangs the keys
BY her side, and very musical their jirg-
ling is 10 her ears.
Some mothers give their daughters the
care OF housekeeping each week, by turns.
Il seems to me good arrangement, anG a
most useful part of their education.
Domestic labor is by no means incom-
patible with the highest degree Of refine
menl and mental culture. Many OF the
most elegant, accomplished women | have
known, have looked well to their house
hold duties, and have honored themselves
and their husbands by so doing.-.4nna
Hone.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-07-28
85JC8J3AM M8UU1a
THE GAMBL ER'S DES my
A TALE OF CALIFORNIA.

The "Mine the Ore was gambling
saloon, situated on Washington street, and
opposite the "EI Dorado" and in lS49 ii
was the principal resort of the disbanded
soldiers of the California regiments, and
also Of the soldiers who had been engaged
in the war with Mexico. Behind one OF
the largest Monte banks in the room, sal
man who had Won for himself honora-
bic mention, and an officers commission
was given him for his bravery at the stor-
ming of Montery, but preferng the cli-
mate Of California and its golden pros
pecls 10 a more northern home, he embar.
ked for that country at the end of the war
with Mexico, and upon his arrival he
opened bank for gambling. The emf
grants came in by thousands, and after his
arrival young man entered this saloon,
and seated himself at the bank, and staked
various sums upon the cards until he had
lost nearly all the money he possessed
Excited with the play and maddened by
his losses he accused the dealer OF cheat
ing-the dealer replied sharply TO the ac-
qusition-the lie passed, aud the young
man struck severe blow upon the face,
as quick as thought the sharp report Of a
pistol followed, and the gamblers clothing
was covered with the young mans blood
he had shot him through the breast.
The room was soon cleared Of the specta-
tors present, the doors soon closed, and
medical assistance called, in aid of the
wounded man. The gambler sat modify
over his bank, running the small monte
cards through his fingers, and perhaps
thinking OF the deed just Perperaled,
when the wounded man gave a moan Of
agony as the doctors probe reached the
hou~~- ,r.h~ ,unund Tho d""'~- 49,, -.-;
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-07-28
A RAcY ApvERrIsEmBNr.-We exlrac

A RACY ADvERTIsEMBNT.-We extract
from an English paper The following rdcy
advertisement
WANTED--By young lady aged nine
teen, of pleasing councnance, good fig
ure and agreeable manners, general inior-
maiion and varied accomplishments, who
has studied everything, frem lie cfsation
TO crotchel, situation in the family Of n
gentleman. She viii take the head Of the
table, manage bis household, scold his
servants, nurse the babies when they ar
rive, check his tradesman's bills, accom-
pany him To The theatre, cut The leaves Of
his new books, sew on his buttons, warm
his slippers, and generally make his life
happy. Apply in the Glst place by letter
to Louisa Caroline, Linden Grove; and
afterwards 10 papa upon the premises.
Wedding ring, No. 4, small. 7. s. No
Irish need apply.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-07-28

They have had drought in Alabama
hich has started the ral,esnakes in search
Of water. The whole country is reticula-
ted by their tracks; but there's one in par
ticular, the South Aabamian tells of.which
must be the evil one himself. That pa
per says that his track has been seen reg
ularly in August of each year for the las,
thirty-seven years, crossing the Cahawba
road in the direction Of swamp, which
is supposed 10 be his regular hiding place.
The track is thirteen inches across! IL that
editor is not accustomed 10 go as bare
headed as he is bare-faced he can draw on
us for our hat.-Hibany Knickerbocker.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-07-28
TERMS OF OUR PAPER

The SHEpuERpsrowH REGISTER is published
weekly at 81 year positively to be paid before
he year expires. No paper discontinued Eek
epl at the option Of the editor) until all ar
Garages are paid up. Single copies +. cents.
ADVERTISEMENTS of one square or less 81
,ents for the first insertion and % cents for each
Insertion observation-disclosures ones in the same
proportion. Advertisements not marked for any
pecilied time are continued till forbid and char
ed accordingly. A deduction made 10 those
Sho advertise by the year.
Letters or Communications to the Editor, up
IN which there is postage, unless they contain
money, should be postpaid 10 insure attention.
AGENT
WIN. II. PEAKE, Sun Iron Buildings, Baltl-
more G. A CRoFUr, ,PhiIadc!phia;V. B. PALMER,
New York.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-07-28

A mother in a neighboring village says
she emptied her hopeful sons pockets the
other day, and the following articles were
brought to light; Sixteen marbles, one top,
an oyster shell. two pieces of brick, one
doughnut,a piece Of curEy-cOmb, ,one paint
brush, three wax-ends,a "a handful Of corks,
a chiseI. two broken knives. skate strap,
.hFee buckles, one ball, two primers, Ave
hens eggs, aad birds nest.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-07-28
VIRGINIA TESTIMONY.

DR.. j. NJ. Wilson, Lexington, Va, Feb. 9th.
1852, said 81 am entirely out Of the German
BiueIs. They have become all the rage. Moth
ing else sells.
j. j. James, BIountve, Va, March II, 1852,
said "Your BitterS give great satisfaction
The Tenth Legion, published at Woodstock
Va, said, Jan. 10Th, 1850 GA Great Mrdl-
cine. We have uniformly refralned from recon-
amending to the public any OF the various patent
medicines of the day, unless thoroughly convln-
ced of their value. Among those we consider
worthy of notice, is the German Bltters, invented
by Dr. Hoonand, end prepared by DIR. Jackson,
! in PhiiadeIphia. One instance, IN particular, IN
which the superior virtues OF this medlclre have
! been tested, has fallen under our observation
! During the last summer, son OF Mr. Ahram
Crabil, Of this County, was very seriously al
| fccled with Liver Complaint, and after trying IN
vain various remedies, he purchased bottle OF
the Bitlers, and after using it, was So much re-
lieved of his distressing malady, that he Procur-
ed another bottle, and is now restored entirely 10
health"
They are entirely vegetable, free from all IN
furious ingredients, always strengthen the sys-
tenn. and never prcstrate 1t.
~ For sale Wholesale by Druggists in all
the principal cities, and at retail by apothecarieS
and storekeepers in every town in the United
States. CT Price 75 cents per hottie.
AGENTS.
=. G.. Williams, hepherdstown-T. ID. Ham
mond, Harper's Ferry-H. Timberlake & Co.
Rippon-A. Wilson, Kahletown-G. II. Beck
with & Co., Summit Point-L. NJ. smith
CharIesrowm-H. a. Holmes, Halltown.
december 2, 1854. T-ly
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-07-28

will You come and sit by me? said
stupid young man to young lady whom
he had been annoying with his attentions.
Thank you--no, not until the cholera
season IS over was the reply.
.ChoIcra nonsense. What has the
cholera to do with sitting by me !!
why father told me not to touch, taste'
or have anything 10 do with anything
GREEN at my meals ?
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-07-28

A desperately enamored young man
shot himself, in Boston, because, pair OF
blue ewes, head OF brown hair, and a set
of pretty habIiments from the mantuama-
kes, refused to put on plain ring of his
purchasing, and allow him TO pay for their
board and lodging during the rest of their
natural exstance. The account does not
state where he got shot. Probably in The
neck.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-07-28

HORRIBLE II TgUg.--At a .meeliag Of
unmarried pEIn:sts, convened nOi long
since, Tie following toast w as drank in ST.
Ience: WOman--ueavca re ard heI,sho
Is always in favor OF well conducted
press.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-07-28

Pretty SMART.--A lille urchin, some
two or three years old, being little dis.
lance from the house, was suddenIy y start
led bv loud clap of thunder. He was
much frightened, and made rapid tracks
for the house. But as the shed was the
nearest shelter, he entered, casting de-
6ant look at the clouds, exclaimed
"Thunder away,l am under the shed y
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-07-28

"Ma! ma! cousin John is in the parlor
with sister Cal, and keeps bilin' her.
"Cousin John biting my Ca!"
"Yes'm, seen him Go 1t ever so many
times bite her right on the mouth, and he
ta5nal gal didn'I holIar bit neither"
"Oh!--ah never mind, Ned, guess
he didn't hurt her much
"HuI, her! by gosh! she loves il, she
does and just smacked her lips as though
twas good she did.
IL seed ii all through !he key hole. III
FIRE laters at him b. gosh"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-07-28

The eduoc Of lbe Elmica.N. Y. Repub-
licsn has found out where the hnow.nOlI,-
lBgs assemble, l. IS in cave close by
he toyD, bae suiaRcc 10 hiclI Is . hole
jnsI large enough to admit one man al a
Iune. 1he Lsl one in takes the hDIe along
wuh hIm, and thus Ihey defy detection.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-07-28

The man who imagines himself wise
because be detected some typographical
errors in newspaper, has gone East 10
get purpendicuIaE view oil tue rainbow.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-07-28

An editor in Ohio thus writes 10 bis
subscribers -
We hope our friends will overlook omr
irregularities for the past few weeks. We
are now permanently located in The COW
~ fal, wI:h sufficient Gotce TO insure the
regu!ar lssne OF our paper for The future
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-07-28

An Irishinan having accidentally broker
a pane of glass, was making the best of
his wav out Of sight; but The proprietor
stole march on han. and having seized
hun by Ihe collar, hlr,exclalmed7-.Y ou orDko
my window, fellow, drd you nol p TO
be sue did, sad Pat, "aDd did you no.
see n'e running home for the money 10
pay for IL ,"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-07-28

SrEAkISG OF FAsHIoS.-Devit saws
ge man who got up The style Of "tlgh!'
paats. ahI ''lopg-laIed'' ovescoals, should
be exled 10 Siberia. lie says hai OH
tall person they pni him IN mind OF a
.'shiri on handspike, and on short per-
son, Of duck in pellicoats.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-07-28

"Oh, ma, there goes pa wah yoke OF
steers hIlched to bob sIed, said Juyen,
lie to an elderly dame,
"Hush, my shi-I said the mother, "yotl
should say pair Of geniIemcn cows at
lsched ~ a robert SLrL"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-07-28
The Laugh of Woman.

A Woman has no natural gift more be-
witching than a sweet laugh. 1t is like
The sweet sounds Of flutes on water. 1t
leaps from her heart in a clear, sparkling
riIl; and the heart that hears II feels as II
bathed in the cool, eXhilarating spring.
Have you ever pursued an unseen fugitive
through trees, led on by fairy laugh,
now here, now there now lost, now found!
We have. And we are pursuing tha
wandering voice this day. Sometimes /
comes 10 us in the midst Of care, or sor
row, or rksOme business; and then wt
turn away and listen, and hear II singing
through the room like silver bell, will
power to scare away the evil spirits OF Iht
mind. How much we owe that swee
laugh 1t turns the prose into poetry, !
throws showers of sunshine into the dark
some wood in which we are travelling;
touches with light even our sleep; whIcl
is no more the shadow of death, but is con
sument with dreams that are the shadow:
of Immortality.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-07-28

A CLEAR CAsE.-"Julius, is you better
dis mornin!"
"No, was better yesterday, but Use
got clear ober dat"
"Am dere no hopes, den, OBJ your dis
covery!"
"Discovery OBJ WHAT"
"Your discovery from de convaIescence
what am fotching you up on your back. y
Dat depends, Mr.. Snow, aIlogeder on
the prognoslicaiion, which ampllfy the dis
ease. Should they contnuale fatuaIly,he
he hopes dis cuIIo'ed indlwiJooal won't
die ill anodder time. As said before, ii
all depends on de progexnostics, and I'LL
desc come to a head, dere am no telling
wedder dis nigger come to discontinuIion
or not"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-07-28
No. 100 .Ick ST., door beE0fc SlrtA, m

Their power over the above diseases IS not
exceled, if equacd, by any other preparation
in tho United States, the cures attest, In many
cases alter >killul physicians had failed.
These BitterS are worthy the attention OF In
valids. Possessing great virtues in the recuhca-
ton of the liver and lesser glands. exercising the
most searching power in weakness and affections
of the digestive organs they are withal safe, GER
tain and DleaSant,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-07-28
BOYS CLOTHING,

n addition TO my large and we'll selected stock
l OF Mems Clothing, have received within
the past few days fine stock of Boys Clothing
consisting OF Over Goats, Sack Goats, Jackets,
Pants, Vests, &c, to which invite the atten-
ton OF purchasers. They will be sold very low
for Cash. l.. c. HESKITT.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-07-28

A good supply Of Brown, Crushed and Pul' er
~ ized Sugars, also New Orleans Molasses an(
Golden Syrup, for sale by
June 10 John II. .NcEndrse'
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-07-28
a complete assoItmeHE'
Hardware, Queensware, Grocer.
les, Carpeting, Mating,

A large supply of Nails Of all kinds, such as
II. Lathing and Cooper's, and penny fencing
and smuggling, 90 penny, and Spikes, for sale by
June l6 John H. Ne End%Ge.
Kenosha tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1855, 1855-01-25

A Traveller EXPERIENCE OF WOMEN
We have observed among all nations, that
the women ornament themselves more than
the men; that wherever found they are the
same kind, civil, obliging, human, tender
beings; that they are ever inclined to be gay
and cheerful, timorous and modest. They
do not hesitate, like men, to perform hos
pitable or generous action;not naughty, nor
arrogant, nor supercllious, but full of cour-
tesy, and fond of society; industrious, econ
omical. ingenious, more liable in general
TO err than man, but in general also more
virtuous and performing more good actions
than he.
never addressed myselfin the language
efficiency & friendship to woman, wheth,
er civilized or savage, without receiving y
decent or friendly answer. With man, ii
has often been otherwise. In wandering
over the barren plains ofinhospitable, Den
mark, through honest Sweden, frozen Lap
land, rude and churlish Finland, unprinci-
pied Russia, and the wide spread regions
Of wandering Tartars, hungry, dry cold,
vet or sick, woman has ever been friendly
20 me, and uniformly so; and to add TO this
virtue, so worthy OF the appellalion of be-
neyclence, these actions have been perform
ed in so free and kind a manner, that, if
was dry, drank the Sweet draught. and i
hungry, | ate the coarse morsel with ,
double relish.
Kenosha tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1855, 1855-01-25

W good story is told of high fiinctionary
whose duties unfortunately are connected with the
people Of this state; the ost OF which consists in
the fact, that if it 'uint true j, might be- as all &C.
quained with the functional, in question will ad.
init.
As the story runs, he went one dav TO u Groce RS
and requested the loan OF few eggs; for said he
have some hens which will lay in few days.
and don't wish to buy for can then return them,
The Grocer being an accommodating individual
lent him an egg at time until the number reach
ed "half dozen" As was expected the hsns in
question "come in" in duo season, and the high
funcilonary promptly appeared at the counter of
the Grocer,!and deposited thereon fire eggs, re.
marking "that he thought his eggs were a leetlc
larger than these he had borrowed, and therefore
the fse he returned would compensate for the sir
he had borrowed"
This be il understood, is a question o. fact. not
of ln,o. therefore readers the jury-will give
it due weight.