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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-03-07
From the New York Herald
Heroic Conduct Of Woman.

account of Mrs. Martha finn Patten, a
Young Lady Twenty Years of .fge,
who Commanded a Vessel Fifty &r
Days, During her Husbands Illness
The readers of The Herald will remem-
ber an account taken from one of the Cal
i(ornia papers, relative TO the heroic con-
duct of Mrs. Martha Ann Patten, wife OF
Captain Patten, of .he ship Neplune's
Car, who, during her husbands Illness,
took charge Of the vessel and navigated il
safely into San Francisco. This lady, 10.
gelher with her husband, who is now so
sick that he is not expected 10 live, arri-
we'd in this city in the George Law, and
are now stopping at the Battery Hotel.
Her story is an interesting and painful
one, and shows how much weak, deli
cate woman can do when great emer-
gency calls ou! her powers.
Mrs. Pa,ien was born in East Boston
Of wealthy parents, and received an excel
lent education, and was in every respect
ienderly nurlured and cared for. She is
now but twenty years Of age, de petite
taiLe, has small hands and features, deli
cate blonde complexion, soft blue eyes.
and altogether gives one an idea Of lemi-
nine softness and womanliness that il is
impossible to associate with the daring
nerve and decisive qualities she exhibited
in remarkable degree. At eighteen
years of age she married Captain Pa!ien,
then bu, twenty-five years Of age, he bav-
ing been master Of vessel-ihe bark 81.
Andrew. which piled between New York
and the South American ports-aM was
then off duty, waiting Lnlil the Cornelis
Lawrence, new ship was ready for sea.
Shortly after he was married the master
Of the ship Neptune's Car sickened as
she was abou, 10 put 10 sea Tor voya age
around the world, and The owners, ,Alessrs.
Foster and Nickerson. offered the post 10
Captain Pa.ten, but he hesitated, as he
did not wish 10 leave his young BRIDE
The owners, however, gave him penis
sion 10 take her with him aud in twelve
hours after the first notification the young
couple were on board, aad the vessel gel.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-03-07
B3SCgI5ABB0T3o
Legal Proceedings.

Action for work and labor done in cut
,iug ditch on defendants land. Plea !:
Payment and SET off, in bacon and corn
meal.
Plaintiffs son on the stand-recollects
The dilching perfectly, but seems TO for
get all about the bacon.
"You say your daddy did all this ditch
ing Do you know what he 60, in pay
for i, 2" inquired Col. b.. for defendant.
HE never got nothing, as ever heard
on-lhat's wha, lie never goi," answered
the witness.
"Didn', your daddy ge, corn and bacon
from The defendant, in pay for that ditch
ing ?"
Never heard Of his gettin' no corn nor
bacon"
"What did your daddy and his family
live on that summer -
"VillIes, most"
"What sort of vicluals p
"Well. meat and bread, and some whs-
KY"
"Where did he get ,ha. meat and
bread -
"WelI, fusl from one, and fust from an
other"
..Didn's he get some Of it from the de-
fendant ?"
"He moughs."
II knew he might, but did he {! that's
the question p
"Well. he moughi. and then agin, you
know, he mough,n'i!'
with considerable excitement and in
tones Of thunder. "Answer the ques.
lion, sir, and no more of this trifling with
your oaih. Did your daddy, or did he
not, get corn and bacon from the defend
ant for dilehing ~
"Well now he mought; don't occur
adzac.ly, you know"
Here his honor lnterferes, and, with a
stern, injudicial frown, addresses witness
thus:
WITNESS, you must answer the ques-
lion, or the court will be compelled TO
deal with you. Can. YOU say yes or
no :"
IL reckin."
Nv ell. then. answer yes or no. Did,
or did not. your daddy get corn and ba-
con from the defendant al the time refer
red to :" inquired the court.
(Now fully aroused and conscious Of
his danger.)
.WelI, Judge, I can, adzacdy amen
ber, YOU know seein' as how its all dun
bin gone and eat up bu,, lplaniing him
self firmly, as one determined 10 out with
il. J ",o tue best OF my rickerleetion, sf
my memory sarves me riehi. be moughi,
and then sgin he mough,n't."
The plaintiff saved his bacon. Yer
diet accordingy.- ashriNe Spectator.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-03-07
From the Philadelphia Evening Mail.
The Dead Babe.
By Mrs. Bette C. Lock, formerly Of Shepherds
toicn, Va.

By Mrs. Bette c. Lock, formerly Of Shepherds
toon, Va.
81 have had trouble before, bu, oh !!
nothing like this" were the words heard
fall from a mothers lips, as she stood by
the side of her dear babe. We all have
sorrows and troubles this life is made
up of partings and tears, and struggles
for fame and wealth, and vain graspings
after pleasure, with occasional CLEANS of
sunshine, and now and then sweet flow.
er blooming across our pathway. All
trouble, but nothing like this. What else
in all the world beside could be like this
what else bring such touching sor-
row, such a lonely heart-breaklng sense
Of bereavement. you ask the mother
who has realized it, she will tell you
nothing. How vividly she remembers it
all. Now she st,nds beside the suiiened
corpse, of what few short hours ago
was rosy, g!eefuI, laughing babe upon
her bosom. The rosy laughing lips are
now hushed in dreamless repose. the
bright eyes are closed forever. Kind
friends have covered him with flowers,
bu, it is deatt. still, and the flowers will
soon be wilhering, emblematical OF the
little "human bud" they cover. Strange
hands put him in the little coffin. Then
comes the hearse, with lis white drapery
and Tiny white horses, and the long line
of carriages and the baby, her only one,
is laid away in the cold damp grave. The
clods rattle over his breast, "earth 10 earth
and dust 10 dust" And then she turns
to her lonely home. with this her greatest
sorrow. Not many realize the deep dark
shadow, one little grave will throw around
the hearth stone, or the deeper, darker
one it will throw upon the heart.
Pack up the little toys all soIIed and
broken as they are, treasure them up, Int
lie hands did it, and they are but the dea
rer; put aside the little chair and the emp
,y crib, over which you have hung man!
day, watching smile after smile fiji Owe
his dear little face, as angels came 10 hnr
in dreams and told hi y Of the far of ant
TO which they were coming soon 10 take
him. Fold 81 the little clothes and lay
them away, and who blames YOU for let
ting the tears fall thick ant fast over th'
little white christening robes. You vel
remember how pure and pretty he looked
in it, and how proud and happy you felt
as leaning on the manly form by your side
you dedicated your child TO God. Yo'
did not think he would be called home Sc
soon. But this is your consolation, shet
no more tears now; tut thank God for Ia
king him, while YET "pure and unspo,tet
from the world" Think no more Of Iht
little perishable body; but Of the immorIa
spiri, that is making up one Of the gems
in the Saviour's crown. Think Of the an
gel band lowering over your pillow, ant
think of The spirit form always at you
side to guard away or soften the Ills o
life. Think of the one more :!e drawin!
you heavenward, and strive to live tt
meet that dear baby where sorrows am
trouble never come, and death cannot Ell
ter.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-03-07
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MAIDEN RESOLUTION.


By MARY +. i. 1UChEh'
Oh III tell you Of fellow,
OF fellow | have seen,
Who is neither white or yellow,
But is altogether GREEN
Then his name isn't charming,
For its only common BILL"
And he wishes me 10 wed him,
But | hardly think will !
He has told me of a cottage,
Ola cottage 'mong the trees,
And don't you think the gawkey
Tumbled down upon his knees
While the tears the creature wasted
Were enough TO turn a mill
And he begged me TO accept him,
But | hardly think | will
Oh, he whispered Of devotion,
OF devotion pure and deep,
Blu, it seemed SO very silly,
That Inearly fell asleep
And he thinks it would be pleasant,
As we journey down the hill,
TO 60 hand in hand together,
But l hardly think l will I!
He was here last night to see me,
And he made so long a stay,
| began TO think the blockhead
Never meant to GO away !
At first learned to hate him,
And now | hate him still
Yet he urges me 10 have him,
Blu, | hardly think | will
am sure | wouldn't choose him,
But the very duce is in it,
For he says if refuse him,
That he couldn't live minute
And you know the blessed Bible
Plainly says we mustn't kill,
So I've thought the matter over,
And rather guess | will
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-03-07

During The extreme cold in this region
TWO or Airee weeks ago, says the Abing-
don Virginisn, several strange things oc-
CURED, Two or three Of which we will
mention. South Of The Knobs, few
miles from Abingdon, couple OF geese.
after regaling themselves for a time IN
large spring, very wisely squa,,ed upon
the bank to rest themselves, and when
they attempted to rise they didn't do itr
for they were frozen iighI and fast 10 the
snow.
A duck in The sane neighb0hood had
been feeding and padding about in
spring branch, and at length grew tired oil
swallowing isdpoles, and concluded 10
stand upon one foo, awhile and Tumina'e
as ducks sometime stand and animate.
In the meantime the ice had formed around
the leg in the water. and the duck was
Jus, as securely fastened as IL she had
been IN steel-nap.
But the mos, remarkable OF oil is yet 10
ieI. During one Of The coldesl days last
week, " hen tie mercury was again as
low as it could get, as several gentlemen
were on their way TO town, near HE resi-
dcnce Of Mr. f. II. Preston, they saw
garter snake gliding along upon The snow
apparently rs active and unconcerned as
ihough reyeiIng in green meaGow'.'-
lhai place must be some for snakes III
snake time
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-03-07

Waters pianos are pronounced by musical anna
teurs as decidedly superior article in all the
requisites of this instrument and il is fast super
seding those of other manufacturers.
Says the Knoxville Standard Mr.. Waters
has long experience in the business and has
gained reputation unsurpassed for selling The
best instruments in the country.
The Sunny South reaches lis with the fol-
lowing This gentleman is one Of the most
extensive music dealers in the Union. His
pianos and meiodeons have obtained great ce-
lebrity for their excellent tone and durable
quality.
Says the Valley City Advocate We have
taken look at piano which has just arri-
we'd from the celebrated establishment of flor-
ace Waters and must say that for tone and
beauty Of finish, ii surpasses any We ever saw
for the price.
Horace Waters Pianos are Of full, rich and
even tone, and powerful.-.NtD York .uusical
RCrielU.
IF Persons wishing to purchase any of the
above instruments will do well to apply TO
Mr.. little, my Agent before purchasing else
where, as he can give information in regard
to prices, sizes, payments, and all particulars
nScessary he is also authorized to order and
sell Instruments and receive and receipt for
the same. Remember, each instrument is guar
ranteed to give satisfaction.
HORACE WATERS.
February IA, 1857.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-03-07
TERMS OF OUR PAPER .

The SnEpmEapsrowS REersrER is published
weekly at 50 year: positively TO DC Paa Pelore
cont ~ the option of the ednor) until all ar
rearages are paid up. Single copies g cents.
ApvERrIsEMrNrs Of one square or less 40
cents for the first Insertion and 25 cents for each
insertion thereafter-iarger ones in the same
proportion. Advertisements not marked for any
specified time are continued Till forbid and char
eed accordingly. A deduction made TO those
who advertise by the year.
Merchants who contract by the year for ad-
yertising are strictly confined to Merchandiz-
ing-adyertising of different nature will be IL
able 10 extra charge.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-03-07
ene Aourtns flura agriculture arts an 5rnf' 1arhs
FFERSON COUNTY, VA SATURDAY MORNING MARCH l. 1857

ting ready 10 leave the dock. lie NeP'
tunes Car FIRST sailed for San Francisco,
thence to China, from China TO London
and finally arrived in New York, alter an
absence OF seventeen months. During
this time Mrs. Pauen amused herself by
helping her husband in his nautical ohser'
vations, worked up the time from The chro-
nometers, and occasionally kept The reck-
ouing of the ship. Last August the Nep-
tunes Car again pu. to sea, and it was on
this voyage that Mrs. Patterns misfortunes
commenced. As the vessel neared the
straits of Magellan, her husband was ia
ken with disease in the head, which n
naIIy developed into brain fever. He
attended 10 his ship as long as he was
able, and when it was impossible 10 give
any personal orders, he found, to his dis
may, that his first mate was wholly IN
competent 10 take charge Of the ship, and
that there was no officer on board quslIfi-
ed TO take the veseel into port. lie Iound
that the first mate was anxious 10 lun HE
vessel into Valparaiso, but his he earn
estly forbade, as the crew might all leave
and the cargo be destroyed before the con
signees could send for the vessel. In this
emergency Mrs. Patterns rare qualities
developed themselves. She assumed
command OF the vessel herself, and the
nautical observations she once made II
sport and for pasllme she now nndeT'
took as a duty. Her time was spent be-
tween the bedside Of her Gelirl0us bus
! band and the writing desk, working up
The intricate calculations incident TO nautI-
cal observations making entries in the log
book in her own delicate penmanshiP. and
tracing oul with accuracy The position oI
the ship from The charts in the cabin. The
rough sailors all obeyed tie "liule wo
man." as they called her, with a will, and
eyed her curiously and alfectona'eIy lhro
the cabin windows while deep III the cal
lcuIa,ions on which her life and theirs de
ipended There was one person on board
howLver, who viewed her course will
jealousy and misirust. This was the frs
male. He wrote her letter, warnlni
her of the responsibility she was assn
ming and proferring advice, but she spir
IiledIy replied that "her husband voul'
not trust him when he was well. and sh
could not DO so now that he was sick.
For lifly days Mrs. Pduen did not un
dress herself and took very little sleep
working day and night, and never learin,
her sick husbands room. Her labors ar,
the more surprising in view Of The fact
that she was all this time IN delicate
condition, and soon expects 10 give birIt
TO her first child.
Mrs pauen's case is one Of the mos
remarkable oil record. and adds one 10 III,
many instances that history records Of lfe
male derolinn and heroism.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-03-07
A Patent Joke.

The authenticity Of the suhjoincd is
fully vouched for bylthe fact that the ir-
ventor thereof has secured patent.
The danger Of allowing patent medicines
to "lay around loose" is fully set forth
in the following: A venerable lady, who
resides in sarburban cottage, kept few
hens for her amusement In feeding
them one day she wet her feet and Sc
we're bilious attack resulted. She sent
for box Of anIi.billious powders, and
was about 10 take dose, when the idea
/. uggested istlf 10 her that Nature was
NATURES best restorcr, and she threw
them into the garden. In few DAYS she
found herself fully recovered, aud, with .
sharp appetite, and looking al her chick
ems, she resolved tohave one boiled for
dlnner and a neighbor's son soon brought
in one win dislOcated neck. Alter
thirty minutes she took il from The pot,
only To find il like stone, and she replaced
il, and gave it another trial. with no bet.
Ter success and the third time she tried
il, until after two hours and a half she
gave il up as tough subject. The
trouble was this-the chickens bad paris-
ken oflhe anti-bilIious powders, and there
was no "ble" left in them.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-03-07

A manufacturer and vender Of 1uack
medicines recently wrote 10 frienG 81
his living out west, for ''good strong
recommendation OF his, the manufacturers
"Balsam." In few days he received
The following which we call pretty
"sirong -
Dear Sir.--The land composing my
farm has hitherto been so poor that q
Scorchman couldn't get his living OF oi
il, and 50 stony that we had 10 slice OCT
potatoes and plant them edgewsys but
hearing Of vonr bslssm, | put some on The
corner Of leu acre lot. surrounded by a
rail leRce, and in tie morning found
The rocks had entirely disappeared. a neal
stone wall encircied Ihe field and the rails
were split into oven wood aud piled up
symelrically in my back yard. 4
Put bali al ounce into the MIDDLE OF a
huekle-bsrry swsmp---in two days u was
cleared of. planned with corn and pu@P.
Alns. and row of praeh trees ~ fall bias
som through the middle.
As an evidence Of iis tremendous
strength, | would say that il drew siTi-
king likeness nf NV RI !est daughIrr. drew
tny eldest son oui Of a millpond. drew a
blister all over his sinmach---Grew a load
Of pois,ues four miles I'D market. and
eventually drew prize Of 81 dollars in
the iotiery
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-03-07
AGEN T S g.

Wm. II PEAxE, Sun Iron Buildings, Balt-
more George A. CRoYUT, (sdccessOr to Lay &
Brother IS south 4th street, above Walnut,
Philade phia; '. B PALMER, Tribune Build
ings, New York.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-03-07
Serious Riot.

A Riot occurred on The l4th OF February
among HE Irish Lsborers al the Borgen
Tunnel, in the ncighborhood Of jersey
Ciw. The l4lh being pay day, they
thought 20 pet on a red bit Of a dr0'k
Which caused the riot among themselves.
All kinds of weapons were used. Knives
Gun, PISTOLS, DIks, Clubs and Stone
the most serious wounds were inflicted
by knives. The Irish women were SO
enrsged that they pulled of their sock
ings, placed stones IN, them and eagerly
engaged in the fight, with furious yells.
inAiciing terrible blows. A number were
killed, and many 90 seriously wounded
that ,hey are not expected TO live.
The fight waxed HOT as il continued in
length, one party succeeded in driving the
other into their houses, which were but
temporary structures and are generally
known by the name of 'shanlies.' The
doors OF these shanlies barricade by the
assaiIanis without AID warmly defended
by the parties within. The sssailsnls
finding the manner o! procedure TOO slow
10 answer their purpose, set fire TO the
houses and four of The largest ones weIe
burned Ia the ground; four others were all
so partially destroyed by the flames.
The Military forces were ordered ont.
A spy informed one of Tie party that The
military were approaching and they i'm
medialely sought refuge in the houses
some Of which contained over one hun
dred persons.
The military made decent upon the
ho1ses and made numerous arrests. Some
OF lhe persons were found 10 be most hor-
ribly and bruially beaten and cut up. One
woman had her child killed while hold.
ing il in her arms during the riot Sew
ersI of the men were stabbed 50 severely
that there are no hopes Of their recovery;
il was then reported To the military that
large number oG the rioters had taken pos
session of school house and were secre-
Ted IN IL.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-03-07

The head clerk OF large mercantile
house was bragging rather largely II ibe
amount Of bUsiusss done by his .6rm."
"Yon may Judge Of its extent" said he,
"whrn ] tel! ynu ilrai The quiIIs for our
correspondence only cost Two thousand
dollars year" "pooh." said The clerk
Of another I.ouse wbo vas sitting by !;
what is that 10 our correspondence, when
] save four thousand dollars year in ink,
for merely omilling 10 dot The rs.,'
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-03-07

I AIDES and Gents Trimmings Of ev-
"a cry description, for sale by
Nov Is John H. McEndree.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-03-07

UW Of millionaire. -~llow the
vastly rich sometimes dispose oG their
wealth may be seen from The following
provisions OF the viii OF lIlc late Jushua
Sears, who died recently in Boston, and
whose own estimate of tie value OF his
property was 81 100000. lie leaves 10
each Of his two surviving brothers s25.-
900 TO each Of two nrphews. sous Of
deceased brother, $4,000 10 niece.
daughter OF The same deceased brother.
S. 900 10 The town OF Yarmouth for
the education OF persons IN nautical mat
tiers, 81 5000 10 Ihe Boston Seamen's
Friend Society Cor Aid Society," $4,000.
The balance, 81 SCI 900. laccorlling 10
bis own eslnnsIel is lelt ia ,rus, fJr tho
benefit Of his only child. a sou, who is
now between Two ard three years Of age,
and who, on the day he reaches Tie age
OF twenty one years, Is 10 receive $50. 900
IN each from thai period uniil he j. !wen-
Iy-hve years old be is TO receive $1,000
annually from iweniy-hy yeats ti age
Itl he reaches the age Of thirty years. he
- =" "c p"'u ~o,VoU pt' huu"h ." 'dS's
and Aller that period he is 70 receive sl0,-
600 annually, during rhe remainder of hrs
natural life. for his support. ShoOld this
son die, leaving no issDe. The property
goes to lie blood heirs OF me tesiaior.--
VII, q i'lis youDgster sttains bis majority.
his property. il juGiciously invested.
sfouId asgfegaIe somewhere between four
aud five millions.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-03-07
? | A N OS,
MELODEONS AND MUSIC
PRICES GREATLY REDUCED!

JOHN II. ZIrTLE, AGENT, sHEPHERDsTowN,
OF uhOm all particulars can be obtained.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-03-07

DRUGS, &c.-Driscolls Balm OF thou
| J sand Aowers, Horsemans Hope, Sweet
and Castor Oils. Ayers Cherry Pectora,
Jaines Hair Tonic, Barrey's Iricopher-
Gus, Bay Rum, nice article for sale by
Noyl5 John II. McEndrfe.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-03-07

On Barrels No. large and small Mackerel
~ just received and for sale by
October6 D.fFID BILL.HYER.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-03-07

= AIDES Bugle Trimmed Black Lace
"A Collars, for sale by
Nov Is John II McERdree.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-03-07

XES.--6 Dozen Axes Of superior
n make, just received by
RIDDLE & BRO.
Msriinsburg. Dec. 20
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-03-07

.TUST received an assortment OF Ste
.. vens' & Browns Pennsylvania Iron
by rssA RENTCH Il CO.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-03-07

13ESTlNGS.--A fine stock Of worsied.
U Black Satin, Ribbed and Fig'd Black
Sill. and Casimer Ves'ings. for sale by
Novl5 John Fl. McEndree.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-03-07

ZINE principle and havsnnah Segars,
i for sale by Renfch e. Co.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-03-07

7 AIDES and Gents Plain Hemstl,ched
"a and colored bordered Linen Cambrick
Handkerchiefs, for sale by
Nov Is John II. Nc Endree.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-03-07

TLANNELS.--A 6ne assortment Of
II White and colored Flannels for sacks,
&c., Welsh do for skirts, Red and brown
canton do. John II. Me cEndree.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-03-07

rents Linen Shirt Fronts, i"r sale
81 by John II. McEndrse.