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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-01-20

al Lexington, in Massachusetts, between
the British and Americans, in which the
Americans were victorious, but that more
fighting was eXpected;--that soldiers were
called for, and that il was time to brighten
their firearms and learn to use them in
the field; and if they would fall into a
single line he would show them the new
manual exercise, for which purpose he
had brought his gun--bringing il up to his
shoulder. The sergeants put the men in
line, and their Gugleman presented himself
in front to the right.
He was about six feet high, straight,
and rather slender, of dark complexion
showing little, if any, rosy red, yet good
health, the outline of the face nearly a
circle, and within that, eyes dark to
blackness, strcng and penetrating, BEAM
ing with intelligence and good nature; an
upright forehead, rather low, terminated
in horizontal line by mass of raven
black hair Of usual thickness and strength.
The features of the face were in harmony
with this outline, and the temples fully
developed. The result Of this combina-
ton was interesting and very agreeable.
The body and limbs indicated agilIty ra-
ther than strength, in which, however, he
was by no means deficient. He wore a
purple or pale blue hunting shirt, and
rowsers Of the same material, frlnged
with white. A round black hat, mounted
with the bucks tal for cockade, crown
ed the figure and the man.
lie went through the manual exercises
by word and motion, deliberately pro.
nomced and performed in presence of the
company, before he required the men to
initiate him; and then proceeded to eXer-
else them with the most perfect temper.
Never did man possess temper more
happy, or, if otherwise, more subdued
and better disciplined.
After few lessons the company were
dismissed, and informed if they wished 10
hear more about the war, and would form
a circle around him he would tell them
what lie understood about it. The circle
was formed, and he addressed the compa-
my for something like an hour. remem-
Der, for was near him, that he spoke, at
the close of his speech, of the minute bat
talon about 10 be raised, and said he was
going into it, and expected 10 be joined by
many of his hearers. He then challenged
an acquaintance to a game of quoits, and
they closed the day with foot races and
other athletic exercises at which there
was no betting. He had walked ten miles
to the muster field, and returned the same
distance on foot to his fathers house at
Oak Hill, where he arrived little after
sunset
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-01-20

Some Of our exchanges mentions the
fact of Know Nothing having been turn
ed out of the society OF which he was a
member, for drinking an Irish whiskey
punch with a German silver spoon in II.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-01-20

A printer setting UP the line which is so
often placed under wedding notice, "lt
is not right that man should live alone,"
carelessly left the out of the word live,
which made the BRIDE blush.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-01-20
TIE BEST PLACE.--A good old Dutch

The BEST PLACE.--A good old Dutch
man ana his frow sat up till gaping time,
when tie latter, after full stretch:
i visn vas in heben.'
Hans also yawned and replied:
Il wish vas in der sthiIl-house,
The eyes Of SaIlie flew wide open, as
she exclaimed:
Il pc pound for you; you always wish
yourself in der pest place.
BITEs!-The following sell came off a
few days since not many miles from where
we row sit:
Two gentlemen fshing-sharp boy aP-
pears
B0y-"Well, sir, git any bite9"
Gsnt--(unconcerned Lots Of 'em.
BOy--"Y-a-a-a--under yOur hat?"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-01-20
THE MlSER.

A stngy man was Money Chuck.
The son of Widow HalIer.
He'd skin louse for his hide and pluck,
And chase flee through fire for his taller.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-01-20

Jim Smacks puts everything to use.
His wife has bald head, and he straps
his razor on ii.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-01-20

The old saying is TO make man
drunkard, give him wife who VII seo4s
him eyerytime be comes home.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-01-20

Why is a spendthrilI's purse like a
Because it keeps contln-
ually l.gh,(e)ning.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-01-20

Mrs. PariingIon says it the Maine Ii
quor Law passes,she will drunk ca4Lrhne
for spite.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-01-20
fBB lBGIS7IR

.ao oBgruEGDsrowE REGISTER is published
weekly AZ = year, positively to DC paid before
2he year expires No paper discontinued, ('A'
rag, q, thr option Of the cditor) until all ar
Teagazcs are paid up. Single copies g. cents
hpyEETlsENENrs Of one square or less 'U
cents Coz the first Insertion and p cents for cach
Insertion therca(tcr-larger ones in the same
proportion. Advertisements not marked lorany
sroo.6ed Time are continued till forbid and char-
60 accordingly. A deduction made to those
who advertise by the year.
Letters OF Communications to the Editor, up
on which there is postage, unless they contain
money, should be postpaid 10 insure alIent!0H'
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-01-20
f)ottiCQl.
A PORTRAIT.

I7 2!Rs. ToRRE HOLMES.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-01-20
AGENTS.

Wu y. PEAKE, Sun Iron Buildings, Balti-
more, c. PIERCE, Philadelphia Y. B. PAlNEH,
Re" York.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-01-20

We once heard Of dog who had a
whistle which grew on the end OF hIS lalI.
He always called himself when wanted
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-01-20

Bad Grr lhe Head.--one shies9sy sluR.
or whiskey punches.
II take eighieen yards Of si''. 70 snSke
a lad, 5 dress,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-01-20

Ladies Beware!--Red noses are said
be among the injurious effects Of tight
lacing.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-01-20

Fortune exhibeis our virtues abd wees
as The light shows objects.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-01-20

PEEFEIUAL MoIIoS.-A wnman's toD-
que wllcr talking about her bay.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-01-20

A wealthy resident Of Panama native
offers TO secure TO every family (noi
exceeding twenty who will settle on the
Islhmus during The year 1895, the sum OF
SI00 in gold, providing the head Of the
family has some trade or profession; and
$50, two head Of cattle, and &c acres nl
land, if he is an agricuIturist. A consn-
lar certificate as to character viii bc re-
,,,-a1
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-01-20

When does 2 snau sneeze lArte times
When he cant help il.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-01-20

There is one ware iho poIidCjau eau
pull 10 suit hm--lIc IeicgraPhlc.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-04-07

We clip the following from letter to the
Richmond (va.) Penny Post, giving.an accoun,
of discussion in Powhatan county Virginia, in
which several distinguished gentlemen partici
pated. Among them was Mr.. Cooke, who like
himself never keeps back the truth, or under
any circumstances withholds the true expires.
sion Of his honest convictions. We have a
mighty respect for an "old line honest Whig''
who will stick to his principles and not follow
after false gods.
Mr.. Richard |. Cooke, OF Fluvanna, Ia son
OF old Powhatan,) was then called for by the
old line Democrats, and he came forward and
denounced Know-nothingism, Henry A. Wise.
and the whole Democratic party. He made a
good speech, as he always does upon any sub
ject This distinguished gentleman is too well
known for me to occupy any space comment.
ing upon his speech.
7. ST. ask the question, do the people be-
iieve that the American party is the old Wing
in disguise2 IL so, how does it happen that
Richard |. Cooke (who in his speech Yesterday
proclaimed himself an old line Clan Whigl
denounces the party2
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-04-07
CINCINNATI ELECTION RIOTS

The disturbances, although not as extensive
as the Geographic adyices represented them,
are truly disgraceful to the parties implicated.
The Cincinnati Gazette (Whig and Know.
nothing) expresses the hope "that some mode
may be adopted by which new election will
be held !" and remarks, in this connection:
No man who upholds law, order, and re-
publican institutions, can for one moment no.
hold the persons who have committed the out
rage upon the ballot-boxes in the Eleventh and
Twelfth wards of this city. We care not what
the provocations may have been, to destroy the
ballots taken at an election is gross violation
OF law and Justice, and as such should be pun.
ished to the full extent Of the statute
SO we think.
We received, yesterday, the following tele.
graphic dispatch:
CINCINNATI, April Cit is currently report
ed that the Judges of the election at the Twelfth
ward polls had the tickets SO nearly counted.
and having memorandum of the state Of the
vote before the ballots were DESTROYED. as 10
enable them to render sworn statement of
the vote cast, which will be received by the
city clerk. The returns from this ward will
give nearly all the Democratic candidates a
majority, and it is stated that they will be sworn
into office next Monday.
Complete returns for magistrates give De-
mocratic majority of 500; the ballots for these
officers were not destroyed.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-04-07
WILLIAMSBURG, Va, April 2, 1865.


D6y~ We take from the Richmond Enquire,
the subjoined accounts of the local elections
in Lynchburg, Virginia; and, from what we
know Of the uncompromising Whiggery in that
place, we confidently assert that Sam" got q
" hit, palpabls hit" this time.
Anti-Know-nothing Triumph.
The glorious Democracy of Lynchburg have
achieved signal triumph over Know-nothing-
ism. This is the result of municipal cleo
ton in that city on Monday.
LYNcHBURG, April 3.-The. local elections
came off here to-day. There was great excite
ment The main contest was between Royal,
Ant-Know nothing, and Brown, Know moth
ing, for the Office Of High Constable. Royal
was defeated by only nine votes. billiard,
Anti--Know-nothing candidate was defeated
for Commissioner of the Revenue by only SO
votes. The majority for Gen. Scott, in 1862,
was 286.) The Anti-Know-nothings are in
great glee over this brilliant victory. The
Anow-nothings are down in the mouth. AT
The close of the polls, three cheers were given
for Wise.
In 1851, Summers (Whig) had 36l majority
over johnson lDemocrat) for governor
The Know-nothing Wing press have the
effrontery to represent this as Know-nothing
triumph 1t is the only sort of victory they
will win in this State.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-04-07
GREAT RACE AGAINST TIME.

The other day we apprized our readers that
the great race against time, made by Mr.. Ten
Brook, of New Orleans, upon his celebrated
horse Lexington, was to be ruin over the Me-
tar's course on Monday last. The bet was
made last spring or summer, that he would
make better time in four mile heat, than ever
has been made in this country-and the stake
was $4,000. He had, if our recollection
serves us, until the middle of this month or first
OF May to make the trial. 1t appears, by the
following telegraphic announcement that this
interesting match came off, as advertised, on
Monday, and that Lecompte, heretofore the
distinguished rival of Lexington, was COM
pettor in the contest:
New ORLEANS, April 2.-The great race
against time for $4,000 on the statement Of
the owner of Lecompte and Lexington, that in
iour-mile race one of those horses would
make the quickest time on record, came off to-
day, and the purse was won by Lexington in
minutes and 10 seconds,
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-04-07
KNOw-NOTHING TROUBLES MULTI.
PLYING.

The grand Know-nothing council of Penn
sylvania held their convention at Lancaster
last Tuesday. The Baltimore Sun, Of yesterday
under its telegraphic head, gives the following
account of its breaking up. Look out for rich
developments:
Confusion Among the Know-nothings.
LANCASTER, April 5.-The grand State Coun.
ell OF know-nothings met here on Tuesday.
but broke up in confusion this afternoon. The
cause of the difficulty being opposition to an
open organization. Public opinion runs coun.
ter to secrecy and oath-bound conspiracies.
Messrs. Cameron, Johnson, and Gen. Irwin left
this morning in disgust
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-04-07

the seal OF their condemnation upon the perpe-
traitors of the swiudlng act, we are much mis-.
taken in their integrity and intelligence We
copy the following from the editorial columns
Of the Washington (Pa.) Examiner, sound
and ably conducted Democratic journal, of the
3lst ultimo:
The bill now pending in the House ofRep-
resentatyes for the sale of the Main Line has
been modihed so as to exclude the provision
LOT the repeal OF the tonnage tax, in case the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company should be.
come the purchasers; but it contains other pro
visions, which are, if possible, still more obi
Gus. II the purchasers pay less that two and a
half millions, they must pay 20 per cent. within
ninety days, and the remainder in ten annual
instruments. If sold at eight and less than
eight and half millions, no payments, except
interest, are to be made for ten years, and then
In ten annual instruments If sold for nine
millions, or upwards, nothing but the interest
is 10 De paid for twenty years. and then in ten
annual instalments.
II the works are sold for more than seven
and half millions, no cash payment is re-
CURED, and security is to be given for only one
fourth OF the purchase money. A bogus COM
pany might purchase the Main line under this
bill, for, say nine millions. If they give secu
rity Tor two and quarter millions they get a.
lease of the works for twenty years on paw
ment of the. interest of purchase money, Which
would be $45O,0OO. The advocates OF the blii
say, that under judicious management, a pri-
yate company could realize from the Maine
Line an annual profit of at least one million of
dollars, and we doubt not, the net receipts
would be considerably over that amount The
company, then would make clear yearly pro-
fit of at least five hundred and fifty thousand
dollars, which in twenty years would amount
to the enormous aggregate of eleven millions.
AT the end of that time, having worked the
improvements to death, they could surrender
them to the State in dilapidated and depre-
ciated condition, and forfeit their security for
the two and quarter millions, which they
well could afford to do. In the meantime,
during this long period of twenty years. the
State would receive from the company, in sums
of less than half million at a time, an amount
sufficient to pay about one.fourth of the nte-
rest accruing on the public debt! And vet
this is called measuse to relieve the State
from her Indebtedness 1t ought to be en-.
titled "a plea to cheat the State, rob the peo-
pie, and enrich a company of rascally specu-
lators." We cannot believe, that the Penn.
sylvania legislature will ever sanction mea-
sure so full of iniquities and denominations.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-04-07
Conundrums.

What tune is that which ladies' never call for?
Why the spittoon.
why kiss like rumor2 Because IL goes
from mouth to mouth.
Why is four-quart jug like lady's side
saddle? Because it holds gallon, (ga,lonO
When is lady's neck not neck2 When
it is little bare, (bear)
When is a bedstead not bedstead2 When
1T becomes little buggy.
When is music like vegetables? When there
is two beats TO the measure.
why was the elephant the last animal going
into Noah's ark9 Because he waited for his
trunk. -
WHY'S poor horse greater than Napoleon
Because in him there are many bony.parts.
Suppose scolding wife should be in the act
OF drowning, what single letter in the alphabe,
would express the husbands feeling9 Letter
b, (let her be.)
what IS IT that goes when wagon roes.
stops when wagon stops? it amt no use 10
the wagon, and yet the wagon can't 20 without
tY Why, the noise, to be sure.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-04-07

The Journal Of Commerce discloses a new
attempt at distortion practised upon country
clergymen, against which we hasten to warn
our New England brethren. A Autographed
letter IS sent to some village preacher purport
ing to have been written on Sunday by person
just returned from church, wearied with the
GOODNESS and formality Of metropolitan ser
mons" and who proposes TO exercise his influ-
ence to procure "a call from "our church .
to the party addressed. The writer has heard
his protege preach "once while passing through
your place. and his exalted opinion of the
calm piety and deep perception Of human ma
ture which that sermon evinced has been re-.
Gently confirmed by "notice of YOU in the
new publication Of travels through the States
The writer concludes with postscript, in which
ne offers TO get the book referred to for his cor
respondent adding-"I believe il sells at
dollar and a half or thereabouts." The whole
being piece Of ingenious rascality.
Boston Post
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-04-07
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OF PENN
sYLvANIA-PROPOsE SALE OF THE
MAIN LINE

The "Know-nothing' Legislature Of Penn
sylvania has opened wide field for specula-
ton, in providing for the sale Of portion Of
the public works. That good old Common.
wealth is involved in debt, on account Of
these improvements, amounting, we under.
stand, to near forty millions Of dollars. Ifthe
scheme, now before the Legislature, should sue.
coed, and the people Of the State do not put
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-04-07

;. A letter writer in the Evangelist describes
hrummacher as the most talented pulpit orator
he ever heard in any country. He saws: aAs
a general thing England, Scotland, and the
United States, have greater proportion Of
eloquent preachers than the churches ON the
Continent ofEurope. But Krummaeher mites.
perhaps, more natural endowments for an orator
than any living man, except il be Kossuth, who.
however, IS so different from him. ms hardly to
admit OF any comparison He has command
ing hgure, a lion-like mien, mild and genial
eye, powerful voice, expressive gesticulation.
absolute command Of language, and an inex,
haustble imagination. He would have made
the best personator of heroic characters. If be
had devoted himself to the stage"
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-04-07
A Bold and Humane Indian.

The following facts of a young chief Of the
Pawnee nation, and son Of Old Knife, one of
the Indians who visited the city of Washing
ton, few years ago, from the foot of the
Rocky mountains, are highly creditable to his
generosity and benevolence. This young war
rior, when those events occurred, was about
twenty-five years old. At the age of twenty.
one, his heroic deeds had acquired for him,
among the people, the rank of "Bravest of the
Brave"
The savage practices Of torturing and burn.
ing to death their prisoners existed in this ma
ton. An unfortunate female, taken in war
with the Paduch nation, was destined to this
horrible death. The fatal hour had arrived !;
the trembling victim far from home and her
friends, was fastened to the stake; the whole
tribe had assembled on the surrounding plain
10 witness the awful scene Just as the wood
was about to be kindled, and the spectators
we're on tiptoe Of expectation, this young war
rior, who sat composedly among the chiefs,
having before prepared two feet horses with
the necessary provisions, sprang from his seat,
rushed through the crowd, loosed the victim,
seized her in his arms, placed her on one or
the horses, mounted the other himself, and
made the utmost speed towards the nation and
friends Of the captive.
The multitude, dumb and nerveless with
amazement at the daring deed, made no effort
10 rescue their victim from her deliverer They
viewed it as the act Of their deity, submitted to
It without a murmur, and quietly returned to
their village. The released was accompanied
through the wilderness toward her home, where
she was out Of danger. he then gave her the
horse on which she rode, with the necessary
provisions for the remainder Of the journey,
and parted from her. On his return 10 the
-;li~s~, vuvh WAS the respect entertained for
him, that no inquiry was made into his con-
duct, no censure was passed on it, and since
the transaction, no human sacrifice has been
offered in this or any Of the Pawnee tribes.
OF what influence is one bold act in good
cause.
On the publication Of this arecdote at Wash.
ington, the young ladies OF female seminary
in that city, presented the brave and humane
Indian with a handsome silver medal, on which
was engraved an appropriate inscription, &C.
companied by an address, Of which the follow
ing is the close:
Brother, accept this token Of our esteem,
and when you have again the power to save
poor woman from death and torture, think Of
this and Of us, and fly to her rescue"
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-04-07

some praise or idle panegyric, but we are can
did in saying that we do not think General
Bayly's place in Congress could be well sup.
plied-his absence from the national councils
would be loss to the South and to the coun-
try. We intend to vote for Mr.. Wise, and also
for Judge Bayly. Let the people do the same,
and it will be Gall welp' with the first district.
A DEMOCRAT.
WILLIAMSBURG, Va, April 2, 1855.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-04-07

lS- Ladies viii be glad to learn that alcohol
will wash kid gloves Of all colors without
either staining them, or leaving an unpleasant
odor about them. The gloves are simply drawn
upon the hand and carefully rubbed with n
piece OF clean white flannel, wet with alcohol.
until the soil IS removed, then hung up 10 dry.
and afterwards slightly stretched, when the
original color re.appesvs.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-04-07

Az ASTOUNDING FAcT.-We are informed
on good authority, that the following circum.
stances really transpired on Saturday night last
IN Low street near Exeter:
A card party played for various stakes until
one of them--a mountaineering in her Ian
guage dead broke" offered to stake her in.
FAINT child against q dollar upon the issue Of
another game. The proposition was agreed to
by her opponent, who was childless mother,
and, being favored by fortune or misfortune,
the conclusion of the game found her the win
ner Of the babe, bright healthy, male infant.
The child, we learn, was delivered without q
murmur TO the winner, and we judge from the
heartless conduct Of the unnatural parent, that
her offspring will find in its new custodian
home as the one from which it was so ruthless
~ staked and lost.-Balf. Republican.