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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-12-01

If You want your neishbors 20 "know
who you are" give party and don! in
wife the folks who live next door.
When Socrates was asked whv he had
built for himself SC small { housc--"Small
as it is" he replied. Il wish ! could Eli
il with friends
"You look s lhongh vol were beside
youlssN," as The wsg said to fop who
happened to oe standing By donkey.
What is the difference between iacks
aud tax? OAe is Intended to keep US 'up
at heel, the o.her tends to keep US down.
Why is a conscientious baker like a
ship without ballast! Because, being
short of weight, he gives a roll over.
1t Isl question whether physician
holds his hand out to patient when he
comes with half SO much pleasure as when
he goes.
Do nothing shameful, either in the pre-
sence of Others or alone {; respect your
self, and Others will respect you.
OF all the delicate sensations the mimi
is capable Of, none perhaps, will surPass
that which attends the relief of an avowed
enemy.
To guard efecIuaIly your own inter
ests, yoa must, in The first place, atlead
10 the interests OF Others.
'I'll take your part as the dog said,
when he robbed The cat of her portion Of
the dinner
TO correct an evil which already exists
is not SO well as to foresee and prevent it.
Humboldt says tobacco is the Indian
word for the pipe through which the weed
was smoked.
A bell is handy hint, when bore
will not take any other hunt 10 60.
Ceasure is tax that man pays 10 the
public for being eminent.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-12-01

Both the Oin meni ood PF' ShOu'd bt
used IA tne foAyHivg l0yes:
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-06-06
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA. WEDNESDAY,

.icles will be insinusted under the margins Of
The gums. and LODGED in the crevices and
interstices of the teeth and the first time
she ca IS or drinks these little particles be-
come disengaged, mixed up with the food or
drink. and down they go into the stomach:
or during sleep when the air is passing thro'
the m nth they may be set loose and thus
carried down intosthe lungs In addition,
the .primary impression produced upon the
membranes of the mouth, causes an expen-
diture of saliva (ambeer) and is equal in
every respect to irregular quid of the YER
table article itself Indeed, the custom is
obnoxious to every thing alledged against
chewing, and four So'd beside. 1t can now
be easily understood Why the votaries of this
vice cling to i vi sach death-like tenacity.
ipor they belong ~ the class of regular To-
BAcco WoRMs. When we consider the
extent to which the custom of dipping pre-
walls at the present day, and that it is
altogetherconfned to females, whose nervous
systems are admittedly, SO much more
delicate and sensitive than mans, and whose
Office it is to receive and nourish the pab-
ulum and germ of succeeding life, we are
ready to account, not only for the increase
of alarming nervous disease, but for that
blighting and blasting mental and bodily
imbeciIity which must fall as cursed in
heritance to generations yet to come.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-06-06

feelings. He had been too often at the cam
mons mouth and in the deadly breach to
fear any body; and the man who truly fears
God, fears nothing else. A little refreshing
from the Lord was at this time enjoved; and
in the morning. crushed and broken in
spirit, be went to the minister to ask what
he should do to be saved. He was almost
received as was Saul when he went from
Damascus to Jerusalem, sand 'essayed to
join himself to the disciples But, after
telling his story, it was seen that the direct
hand of God was in the matter, and that he
was subject of the convictions of the Holy
Ghost. He was directed in the way ofsalsa
ton. He was taught in its true and full
sense, that wbosoever belieyeth in the Lord
Jesus Christ shall be saved and that his sins
Fof crimson dye, of themselves. were no OBJ
struction to his salvation. And aftera few
DAYS spent as if in the very belly of hell, be
found JOY in believing. He soon professed
his faith in Christ. and for 80 years, without
turning to the right hand or to the left, he
followed Christ in his ordinances and com
mandmerts, and went down to the grave
! WITHOUT spot OF OletliSH ou his cuflStldL
character. Never did find him in any Other
frame than rejoicing in the love of Christ
than resting on his righteousness for everlast
ing life. And as he had often met the enc
mics ofhis country, 50 he metthe last enemy
Death, without fear, longing to depart, anC
to be with Christ, which is far better.
But the question will arise, what became
Of that son, with whom, on that storm!
night, he played cards, and had such dis
graceful fight! He was the bane and th'
sorrow of his fathers life. He awoke in tn
morning to curse his father, and to pursu
the evil Of his ways. The tears, the comics
sions, the entreaties of penitent parent
made on him no impression. He lived for
getful of God, an inveterate drunkard,
burden to the community, and died, unwer
and unregarded and often have we seen th
fathers soul wrung with anguish under th
bitter reflection that the seeds that wer
bearing fruit unto death in the heart of thu
son, might have been sown there by bis ow
hand.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-06-06

ton; but hearing that he had left the vii
lage, he gave up all hope of finding him.
But now when he found that the man
whom he had once shot, was converted an
der his ministry, he fell ON his knees and
thanked God. Georgeis now prominent
temperance lecturer, and is doing much
good. Thompson, after short life Of use-
fulness in the ministry, died and went to
his reward in Heaven.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-06-06

Live happy; live renowned; and O! form
me by your precepts, as ye have invited me
By your example, to be worthy of the par
ticipation Of SO sacred friendship.
CLAUDE.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-06-06

In moment help came. No one was
there, but pistol had fallen by the window,
which was thrown open, and groans were
heard outside. Looking down height of
forty feet, quivering body could be seen
by the moonlight. The would be assassin
had sprung thcrefrom rather than be taken,
and probably not estimating the distance.
Now but for this impression, so strong
as to defy even the most minute search (the
thief was hidden between the bed and the
walr the gentleman would probably have
been murdered, the knife left by bis friend
been identified, the circumstance of his
unusual stay till after twelve, when his
habits were universally known, been con-
sidered sufficient proofs of guilty, and he,
q most estimable man and citizen, would
in his innocence have expiated his evident
crime by most violent and disgraceful
death. NJ. A. ID.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-06-06

Respectfully inscribed TO Mollie oftte Social
Circle
Say not that friendships but q nome,'
True friendship never dies;
AZ attribute Of Heaven--a fame
Rssf linz a. cets srfyc< - zss.s4.4s.ss
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-06-06

The tollo.cing IS the 4th Of series Of Tracts,
ISSUED under the auspices Of the Grand
Diuision of the Sons Of Temperance Of South
Carolina.
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-01

The BLooM OF AGE-A good woman never
grows old. Years may pass over her head, but
as benevolence and virtue dwell in her heart she
is cheerful as when the spring OF life first OPEN
ed to her view When we look upon good wo-
man. we never think of her age; she looks as
charming as when the of youth first bloomed
on her cheek That rose has not faded yet: it
will Iever fade In her neighborhood she is the
friend and benefactor. Who does not respect and
love the woman who has passed her days in acts
OF kindness and mercy7 We repeat such wo-
man cannot grow old. She will always be fresh
and buoy ant in spirits, and active in humble deeds
of mercy and benevolence. If the young lady de-
sires to retain the bloom and beauty of YOUTH let
her not yield to the sway of fashion and Jolly; let
her love truth and virtue, and to the close of life
life appear garden of sweets-ever fresh and
ever new
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-01

HUSTER's misunderstanding in the pa
pers of yesterday, writes our welcome cores
pondent, F." notice OF the death of j w
] was reminded of the following authentic anec-
dote which is currently related of him:
Some years since he was accosted by an old ac-
quaintance with
How do You get along7'
"Not very well, I've lost my wife-everything
goes wrong; want to die and go to heaven, if
can get there
What kind of place would you have heaven
to be21 asked his interrogation
why. SIR said w who was good sports
man. Il would have it a boundless prairie, with
eternal September; and I'd have with me an
everlasting gun and never-dyiRg dosl'
He had CampbelFs Indian idea, that This faith
full dog should bear him company"
lBuJalO .adUertiser.
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-01

The following sublime ode TO the Deity, is from
the Russian anthology, and was written by the
celebrated Derzhaven. This poem is said to have
been translated into Jaapnese. by order oi The
Emperor. and is hung up embroidered In gold in
the temple of Jeddo 1t has also been translated
into the Chinese and Tartar languages written on
piece of rich silk, and suspended In the imperl-
al Palace at Pekin 1t was translated into Eng
lish, as follows, by DR.. Bowring and is said to
have los. much of its original beauty by the trans
Iation. 1t is a noble composition, and should be
preserved and committed to memory by every
reader
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-01
Steam Saw & GriSf, viIa.

M E have established, and now have in full
w operation, in the Immediate vicinity of
washington, a hrst class Steam Saw and Grist
Lumber.
In few days we will be prepared to receive
and Grind grain Our regular day for Grinding.
VIII be each Saturday, and at such other times.
through the week as circumstances will permit.
Persons bringing grain to our Mill, will be ex-
Pec,eo' 10 nave their names marked or their
Sacks or Bags-otherwise we will NOT he resnon.
sIble for any losses.
Orders for lumber left with US at the Mill. or
with any of the merchants of Washington. viii
be promptly attended to-
All bills for Lumber, will be considered due.
on 'ne IS, day OF January; and if not paid at that
time, will bear the usual rate of interest
+. " COLLINS & co,
Washington. NoU. IA, 1854 4e-tf.
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-01

Ciergymen, who, it is to be presumed, enjoy a
greater mental serenity than others. last till So
Seafaring life and its adjuncts seem, instead of
dangerous, TO be actually conducive to longevity.
We have already seen that the shIpwright lives
till Sc. The sailor averages 43, the caulker 6i,
the saiImaker So the stevedore 81. the ferryman
65, ard the pilot Ca
A dispensation Of Providence that Maine law
men may consider incomprehensible IS that brew
ers and distillers live to the ripe age of o.
Last and longest lived comes pauPers, 81, and
''gentlemen.r 6S. The only two classes that do
nothing for themselves, and live on their neigh
bors, outlast all the rest. Why should they wear
out. when they are always ide1
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-01
Ripe Old Age.

In the June number of Hunts Merchants Mag
aZine is table of the average age attained bv
men pursuing different occupations, Some of its
facts are Of such general interest that we CLEAN
them from 1t and present them In chronological
order.
The man that dies youngest. as might be ex-
pected perhaps, Is the railway brakeman His
average age is only 81. Yet this must be taken
with some allowance, from the fact that hardly
any but young and active men are employed in
that capacity.
AT the same age dies the Factory Workman.
through the combined influence of confined air.
sedentary posture, scant wages and unremittins
toll.
Then comes the railway bagsaseman, who is
smashed, on an average. at 80.
Aiilliners and dressmakers live but little longer
The average age OF the is 30, and the other 33
The engineer. the fireman, the conductor the
powder maker. the well digger and the factory
operative, all of hom exposed to sudden and
violent deaths, die on average under tie age of
IS.
The cutler, the dyer the leather dresser. the
epOthecary the confectioner, the cigar maker. the
printer, the slversmith, the painter shoe cutler
the engraver and the uiachinists, all of whom
lead confined lives in an unwholsome atmosphere.
none Of them reach the average age of 4O
The musician blows his breath all out of his
body at 49, The editor knocks himself into nj
at the same age
Then comes trades that are active or in purer
air The baker lives TO the average age of 43. the
butcher to 40, the brickmaker Al, the carpente-
to i9, the furnace man to al, the mason to IS the
stone cutter to 49, the tanner to 40 the tinsrnith
to Al, the weaver to H. the drover to 40 the cook
to 40, the Innkeeper to 46. the laborer to Al the
domestic servants temalel to 43. The tailor lives
to 43, the tailoress to H.
Why should the barber live till so, if not to
show the virtue there is in personal neatness and
soap and water!
those who average over half a century among
mechanics are those who keep their muscles and
lungs in healthful and moderate exercise. and are
not troubled with weighty cares The black
smith hammers till 81, the cooper fin 30 The
builder till 50, the shipwrisht till Sc. and tbe
wheelwrisht till So The miller lives to he
whitened with age, as We'll as flour, at 6I. The
rope maker lengthens the threads OF life to 81
Merchants average 50.
Professional men live longer than is generally
supposed Litigation Kills clients sometimes, but
seldom lawyers, for they average 55
Physicians prove their usefulness By prolon, ing
their own lives to the same period.
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-01

MATRIMONIAL great portion of the wretch
edness which has often embittered married life
am persuaded has originated in the negligence of
triles. Connubial happiness is thing of too fine
plant, which will not even bear the touch of un-
kindness; delicate flowers which Indifference
will chill and suspicion blast 1t must be water
ed with showers of tender affection, expanded
with the glow of attention, and guarded by the
lmpregnable barrier of unshaken confidence
Thus mutual, it blooms with fragrance in every
season of life and sweetens in the loneliness
of declining years.
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-01
Tri-vvceAgy Eisle Of Stages.

WASHINGTON TO CL.ARKSTILLE.
fHE line of trl-weekly stages between Wash
L lnston, Arkansas, and ClarksviIIe Texas. is
now IN successful operation, connecting regularly
at Washington with the arrival and departures of
the Eastern Stage Travellers will find new and
comfortable Stages. good teams. and careful and
accommodating drivers this route Fair through.
SIO.-way passengers, 10 cents per mile Bag
gage at the risk of owners. Office at the Wash
ington House WM MOSS, Proprietor
IFdsli2Sfon .4rk-, NoU. Isl, 1854. 4i-tf.
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-01
GENERAL LAND AGENCY

| lANlEL f. WILLIAMS will serve all those
- who desire his services as Land Agent in
the hed RIVER Land District; will attend prompt
ly to paying taxes, redeeming forfeited lands To-
eating land warrants, &c. Persons wishing their
lands properly described, can get plat of their
lands and true description for small fee will
also draw deeds, mortgages, bonds, bills of sale.
artleles Of agreement, &c, &c. His experience
IN tnls KIND OF business, prompts him to the be-
lei that he can give general satisfaction.
Washington, Feb. 20. 1850 7.tf
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-01
HNEE EES EH
mitchell g. FOSTER

HAVE just received and are now opening,
IL at their old stand, very large and well Sc
iected, Fresh and genuine stock OF DRUGS. MEpI-
CIXEs, PAINTS, OILs and DyE STUFrs
.fLSO-A large assortment of fancy articles,
and an extensive variety of Soaps, Perlumeries,
pOmades and every article necessary for ladies
and gentlemen's toilets. Also. a large assortment
of Wines and Brandies, selected on account OF
their purity ior Medicinal purposes in fact, they
have every thing usually kept in a Drug Store
to which they invite the attention OF Physicians,
Planters and the public generally.
They are determined to sell their stock as low
and upon as reasonable terms as the same articles
can be purchased in any Southern Market Their
motto is Large trade and small profits"
Washington, .4prI 10, 1854. 10
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-01
WASHINGTON POST-OFFFCE.
and Departures of the U. S. Nail

EASTERN MAIL.
Arrives every Sunday, Wednesday, Fri. C P NJ
Departs every Tuesday, Thur, and Sat- 2 A. N.
TEXAS via GAINESVILLE.
Arrives every Sunday, Wednesday, Frid. 81 P. NJ.
Departs every Tuesday. Thursday, Sat. G A. n.
WALNUT HILL AND SHREVEPORT
Arrives every Monday and Friday P. NJ.
Departs every Wednesday & Saturday, A. II.
FULTON.
Arrives every Wednesday and Saturday. P H.
Departs = 6.u
CAMDEN.
Arrives every Sunday Thursday P. n.
Departs every Monday and Thursday. A. NJ.
PANTHER toR MouNrAIx)
Arrives every Wednesday, A. N
Departs same day,
NURFREESBoRo.
Arrives every Tuesday n
Departs every Monday. NJ.
Each of the above Mails close at P. NJ. pre-
vious to the day of departure.
R. L. PHILLIPS, PM.
Washington, July 4, 1854
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-01
Regular Upper Red River Packet,
r.. M. JONES.

TNHE substantial, fast run a~
L ming; light draug q
steamer K NJ. JONES, hav-s sesSSksszs5;,
ing been purchased by Captain E. S. JonxsoS.
upper Red River trade. Planters and sb;nnars
may rely upon having all business entrusted to
her punctually attended to.
March 81, 1854. 13-H
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-01
a GARD,

nR- PURDOM tenders his profees;on.1 sor,-;cos
~ to the citizens of Washington and ;ts 1>;c;,N "
IN the various branches of his profession. He
may be found at all times, except when profes-
sionaly absent, at his residence near Main street.
January 27, 1852 y
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-01
BOUNTY LAND CLAIMS

DY a recent Act of Congress, Bounty Land
De are granted to officers and volunteers in the
military service of the United States in the war
of 1912, or any of the Indian wars since 1890
also to commissioned officers in the war witt
Mexico. In case of the decease of the officer or
soldier, the land can be obtained by the widow
or minor children.
The undersigned, acting as generalLand Agent
will attend promptly to procuring Bounty Land
Warrants for those entitled to them, and locating
il desired; having general knowledge of the
lands in the Red River Land District, he Will be
able to make choice selections All letters Of
inquiry, postpaid, VIII be promptly answered
and instructions given, if desired.
DANIEL E. WILLIAMS
Land agent.
Washington, Arks., Nov. 81, 1850 47ts
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-01
RAILROAD WAREHOUSE
CAMDEN, ARKANS1S.

TtHE undersigned take this method of return
i Ing their sincere thanks, to the citizens OF
this and the adjoining Counties, for the liberal
patronage heretofore bestowed on them and hope
by strict and personal attention 10 business. to
merit continuation of the same.
They are now having erected three additional
Sheds IN their Cotton Yard, which will enable
them to store and protect from the weather any
quantity of cotton that they may be favored with
which will also enable them TO store every lot of
cotton entirely to ITSELF so that when planters
wish to ship sell here, they can at all times get
to It, All cotton stored by them will be held sub
]ect to the order ofthe owners and where 10 ad-
vances are made on it, will lie shipped to any
house they choose.
They have an open policy of Insurance by which
all cotton be covered, if desired but no In
surdHcc Will be effected unless we are specially
instructed, except on such cotton as we have ad-
vanced on this will do for the protection of
the planter and ourselves.
They viii have their Warehouses and Wharf
in first rate order for the reception of up freight
! and shipment of cotton.
They would inform their friends that they are
now opening large stock of
FAN and Plantation Goods:
Such as kersevs, Tweeds, Linseys. Jeans. Blan-
ketS Flannels, Domestics, Negro
RussettS. &c. &C.
They have also on hand
large supply of Bagging
Rope and THINE, Sugar aIoIasses.
Salt Coffee, Bacon, Pork Whiskev Lard
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-01

REFER TO
Messrs. ID & " Block.
Trimble & Johnson.
Beler & Stuart.
Mitchell-& Foster.
B. l.. Brittin, Esq,
G. w. Green. Esq, ! Washington .AJk-
Gen. G. ID. Rovston,
II. w. Smith, Esq,
W H. Etter ESQ,
]. B. Santeur, Esq,
DIR. B. p Jett.
1Iessrs. Wiley McElroy, Walker, Cheatham &
Co. Columbus: Jas. N. Coulter. Sewer CO.. Ark.
Steele & McFall, Temperanceville. Ark; j. Tur-
entine & Son. Pennington, Ark; n. Levy & Co.
Centre Point. Ark.
Fulton, -4rAt-, Jan. IS, 1855. 4-tf.
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-01
@HN A ANER
MILL MANDATORY,

" aShinSf0n, Arkansas
fINHE undersigned have formed co-partDer-
= ship, for manufacturing Cotton GINS. horse
MILLS. WHEAT FANS and THRASHTNG
MACHINES. and all other articles in their line.
Having furnished themselves with the best ma
terials,Eiiom their long experience in the buSi-
ness they feel confident that they can give entire
satisfaction, to those who may patronise them.
both In the quality of the article, and the terms
upon which they viii sell. They will also.
DO ail Kind of Repairing in their
Linz, t0'ta PTo1ipfsless ana upon LIBERAL Terms.
Planters living upon Red River, either above
OF below Fulton, who may wish to have any kind
oil repairing done, can ship their work to the care
oi H. d. Walker or Wheat & Reaves at Fulton
where they will receive it; promptly execute the
necessary repairs and return il for Ieshipment.
All work warranted to perform well with GOOD
usage 80
They are prepared to DO all kind of turning in
Iron, Steel or Wood.
B. F. RENFRO & co.
Washington, .4rk-, Marca &c, 1855. f3-
Hampstead Democrat please copy.
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-01
WASHINGTON HOUSE,
Washington Arkss.

w kxaaAo NOAA lAA kA sSs
THE PROPRIETOR respectfully IA
L informs his friends and patrons, fssssN2
and the public generally, that he has ssssss:
recently completed and COM s&ESk.8A &Esskz:sA
modious addition to this well known establish
ment and thoroughly renovated and reftted the
entire building ng-having added several large and
pleasant rooms to those heretofore in use,-all OF
which have been well supplied with new and
comfortable furniture and bedding. With these
advantages the proprietor atters himself that the
"yyashingtOn House,
will be found one of the most convenient, roomy,
and pleasant establishments in South Arkansas.
His fable will be supplied with every delicacy the
country afiords-his house is well provided with
careful and attentive servants. and the proprietor
pledges himself to spare no pains or expense to
promote the comfort OF his guests.
. His Stables and Lots are large and convenient,
we'll supplied with provender and will be attend
ed by faithful and trusty Ost,ers-
THE ST.dGE OFFICE.
For the lines of stages from Washington to Lit
tie Rock and DO Clarksvills. Texas is kept at this
house-the stage leaves Washington for Little
Rock, every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
mornings at o'clock a. NJ, and for Clarksville,
Texas, every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at
the same hour-soing through to either place in
two days:
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-01
e "A u r L O N.
n d T &c F..

GRANDSON d. ROYSTON of Washington.
~ Hampstead county, Arkansas. is my lawful
agent and attorney to transact, settle and close
up all unsettled business in which am in any
wise interested in the State of Arkansas:
]. G. D'ARMOND.
September 5th, 1852. 37-tf
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-01
Medical Card.

nR. T: J. BOOKER, offers his professional
~ services to the citizens of Columbus and its
vicinity IN all the various branches Of his profes
SION In all difficult cases. the gratuitous consul
tatlon of Dr. P. R. Booker can be had
Columbus, June, 20, 1854. 25-tf.
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-01
DIR. BENZ. p. JET.

Fl AS resumed the practice of medicine in
- Washington, and may at all times be found
at his apothecary store, unless professionally alb
sent, where he will keep full supply of fresh
medicines for sale low for cash.
Washington, May A. lat