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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-08-01
Mrs. Dicksons NewSPetticoat.

A meek, quiet-looking person, calling
himself John Dickson, was detected on
Friday in the very act of stealing large
roll Of red flannel Gom the door of dry
gopd store in Eighth street. lie did not
deny The fact, but attempted 10 pallaie
] his offence by the following address 10
the Mayor:
"Sir, confess | did take the hannin; but
when you hear Why took it you will say
that am an unfortunate man, anG ought
10 be piIied. My wife says to me yesier-
day morning, John, I've got two dollar
note, Bank of Harrisburg says she; |
made it by washing and ironing. and |
want you TO go and buy me eight yards
Of nannin-red fannin,' says she-'to
make me two peulcoa,s, for the spring is
backwards (says she) and the weather
keeps cool, and havn't rag that's 6t To
wear. And, mind you. don't lose the
money nor go near any grog-shop. (says
she,) for you know your weakness; and
don't you get into conversation with any
oiher loalers as you are going along on
this errand.'
$50 took the money, the two-dollar
note, l. did, and sci out, and went three
squares around 10 keep clear of grog-
gerry that's in the upper end of our sireel;
and that's the way missed il, for in
foiher street j met Joe Hinson. Says
Joe, Jack, where you're bound 2 Says
!, fo get eight yards OF quarter hannin' TO
make my wife two peilic0sts.' Says he,
Dock the old woman half a yard, and
let's have couple of glasses Of ioddy.
It's only making the peliicoais a lille
shorter. (ssys he,) and she's got hand
some pair Of ankles; she won't mind hay
ing scant PATTERN
"Well, thought half yard Of llannin
wouldn't make much difference; so in we
went 10 The hotel, changed the note. drank
a glass apiece, and that put us in The no.
lion Of more, 1t did; and Joe drank. and
drank, and in less than an hour III bo
switched II had twenty-five cents LEI,
ont OF two dollars. Well, wha, could 1
do then ] Ak any reasonable man wha,
could do! couldn't go home without,
The ilannIn, and couldn't buy il wAhou,
The money; so hooked bolt OF il. | did.
that's fact, and I'm not ashamed 10 ack-
no~ledge ii,for nothing else could be done
and II hadn't been nsbbed my old wo.
man should have had six red fannin pet
'Icoais instead OF Two she sent me afer;
and that's the whole story"
Dickson was committed. in def,uJ, nf
baltic answer for the larceny PhiladtI.
phid Mercury.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-08-01
HOWARD ASSOCIATION !
PHILADELPHIA.
tmpOrtant 'Ann0unCem mCnt

.r,a all persons afflicted with Sexual Diseases,
each as SPEKNNTORRROEA, SEMI
>f..tvEAKNESS, IMPOTENCE, GONOR.
Hi,.t. GLEET, SYPHILIS, thu Vice of
.pNANISN, or SELF-ABtSE &c. sc.
Tae HOWARD ASSOCIATION, in view
.. Inc awful destruction of human life, caused
l- sexual diseases, and the deceptons prac-
Used uron the unfortunate victims Of such
..clsc- by Qnacks, have directed their Con-
guug Surgeon, aS Z CHARITABLE ACT
r,j,ay OF their name, 10 give MEDICAL AD-
VICE GRATIS, to all petsons thus afflicted
who apply by letter, with a description OF their
condition, Gage, occupation, habits Of iife &c, }
r.l IN cases Of extreme poverty and suffering,
TO FURNISH MEDICINES FREE OF
CHARGE.
inc Howard Association is benevolent In
su,ut.an, established by special endowment, fol
'ae relief Of the sick and distressed, afflicted
with "Virulcnt and Epidemic Diseases 1t has
unw 4 surplus of means, which the Director.
have voted to eXpeBd in advertising the above
notice. II is NEEDLESS to add that the Associa
Ton Commands the highest Medical skill of tht
~ge. and will furnish The NEST approved modern
uralment.
jast Published, by the Association, Repor
OF SPcrmatorrhGa, or Seminal Weakness, th'
VICE OF Onanism, Masturbation or SelfAbuse
and other Diseases Of the Sexual Organs, by tht
Consulting Surgeon, which will be sent by
mail Gin a sealed onveloPe) FREE OF
CHARGE, on the receipt Of TWO STAMPS
for postage.
Address. DR.. GEO Il. CALHOUN, Con
,u.llng Surgeon, Howard Association, No. :
south NINTH Street, Philadelphia, Pa. BY
.rler Of the Directors.
GEO. FAIRCHILD, Secretary.
EZRA d. HEARTWELL, President
June G, 1851. 29-Iy
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-08-01
SOUTHERN PROTECTION
Id l TR 4 BGG COMPANY
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
" C,yjfa over 100000 and constantly in
crsasing IL

THE Charter Of this Company offers more ia
1 yurablc advantages TO the farmer and 9TH
crs than any other Company Chartee cd in the
state, by IusurIng with or without premium
note IL tie applicant prefer, he can pay the
full amount Of the premium in cash or by ef-
iectng a cash insurance for two years, the III
surcd saves ouc.cigAth Of the amount he would
otherwise have 10 pay; or by becoming mem
her and giving a small premium note, THE IN
+ suKED SAVES NEARLY ONE HALF OF THE AMOUNT
CHARGED 81 SToCK COMPANIES, when lusurlng
from wear 20 year. This is the advantage re-
suiting from inc combination Of the
CASH AND MUTUAL PRINCIPLE.
This Company commenced issuing Policies
agoinst loss or damage by fire on the 10th day
oi March, 1884, since which time over thirty
five hundred persons have insured and become
members Of lhe Company. Having trebled our
business during the past year, we feel CRATE
iui 'oI The liberal patronage bestowed upon
The Company thus far, aad for its hattermg
prospects oG future usefulness. ihe Directors
hope and believe that by prudence, caution and
a rigid system of economy, that will establish
.Dr this Company reputation for cheaPness
and safety, not surpassed by any Company in
tic United States.
Al differences in settlement of losses may
be- determined 10y three GsutercSted Arbltra-
tor, of tie County where such loss happened,
90 be mutually chosen by the insured and the
Company. Losses promptly adjusted and
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-08-01
C0l328'J JD3GA2 9 ed
For the Register.
Our Village.


Our village looked its loveiest one
bright May afternoon in 1856, from the
emncnce called Poplar Hill. Distance
lent its enchantment even to landscape
that in lis varied charms seemed iDcapa-
ble of heightened beauty. The green
Ridge Of mountain in the back ground,
wove in the distance a veil of deeper blue
than the cloudess spring sky above ii.
The white houses of the village cleaned
among their embosoming trees and lay
scattered over an irregular extent of hill,
valley and plain, in careless and pctur-
esque arrangement. The rich slopes OF
the Maryland hills were visible beyond
the silver windings of the Potomac, but
the river itself was concealed from view
by the lofty cliffs upon the Virginia shore,
which in their garniture Of tree and moss
and flower, form natures levee for the
protection of our village shores. Here
and there a church spire rose gracefully
above all surrounding objects, showing
that our highest hopes point Heavenward.
Poplar Hill had been the Floral scene of
our May sovereigns for many years. Ouf
band (iIat institution of which we are so
proud) stood ready TO greet the May
Queen with coronation music. The
throne had its drapery OF purple and scar
let in Natures own gorgeous tapestry Of
flowers, its pillars two great oaks of
Gods carving. Below 1t the rocks shell
we'd down toward the lower part of the
grass.carpeted grove and here little ur-
chins and hangers-on had assembled. dis
playing that interest in the proceedings
which true Shepherdstonians exhibit in
every town congregation, be it "big meet
ing," election, fair, music or May party.
A train of lovely children followed their
lovelier sovereign elect to the royal seat,
and here the tiny crown-bearer laid
wreath of lily Of the valley upon Queen
Mary's auburn curls. and in poetry set 10
music by their loving tones, the Floras
hailed her Queen of May. Then parents
ard friends came forward to bend the
knee, and loud, sweet strains of music
from the band, filed the grove. Later in
the afternoon, the white-robed party mo-
we'd TO the sound OF march from the brow
of the hill TO lawn where refreshments
bountifully displayed upon sable, mvi.
ted all TO come and partake. The Queens
fair hands bore tile first goblet of lemon
ade TO the band, and when all had been
served, the unorganized band of urchins
also rejoiced in gift of cake, &c. Then
the royal games commenced in circles
round the throne. The grown people
distributed themselves in groups upon
the rocks or fallen trees 10 chat, or watch
the gambols Of the boys and girls who
numbered about thirty, as they clasped
hands and sang "Here we 60 round by
ring, by ring" The scene was full of
interest TO every one endowed with SEN
sibiIi,y. All ihai nature and Music could
lend TO please the senses was there. The
good Old village so renowned for the beau
ty of It's young people, had represented
herself fairly on this occasion. Bright
eyes and rosy checks and smiling lips
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-08-01
JOY TO THE AFFLICTED!!!

Ii cures Nervous and Debilitated Sufferers, and
removes all the Symptoms, among which
will be found lndispoShon to EXertion, Loss
Of Power, Loss of Memory, Difficulty Of
Breathing, General Weakness, Horror of
Disease, Weak Nerves, Trembling, Dread
full Horror of Death, Night Sweats, Cold
Feet, Wakefulness, Dimness of Vision, Lam
guor, Universal Lassitude of the Muscular
System, Often Enormous Appetite, with
Dyspeptic Symptoms, Hot Hands, Flushing
of the Body, Dryness of the Skin, Pallid
Countenancc and Eruptions on the Face, Pain
in the Back, HeaylnesS OF the EyelIds, FIRE.
quently Black Spots flying before the Eyes,
with Temporary Sulfusion and Loss Of Sight !;
Want of attention, Great Mobility, Restless
ness, with Horror of Society. Nothing is
more Desirable to such Patients than Soil
tude, and nothing they more Dread for fear
of themselves: no Repose of Manner, no
Earnestness, no Speculation, but Hurried
Transition from one question to another.
These symptoms,if allowed to go on-which
this medicine invariably remoyes-soon fol-
lows LOSS OF POWER, E4TUITY, .4ND
EPUEPTIC FITS-in one of which the pa
tient may expire. Who can say that these eX-
cesses are not frequently followed by those
direful diSeases-LNS.4NiI'Y IND CON-
SUMPTION? The records of the INSANE
us %C-hcs anu lHS ulCl9llCHOfS uciluS by
CONS U.HP TT0.H, bear ample witness TO the
truth Of these assertions. In Lunatic Asylums
the most me elanchoy exhibition appears. The
coun;cnance is actually soddcn and quite des-
ltitute-ueither sMrth or Grief ever visits it.
Should sound of the voice occur, it is rarely
artcuate.
"With woful measures wan despair
Low sullen sounds his grief beguiled."
Debility is most terrible and has brought
thousands upon thousands TO untimely graves,
thus blasting the ambition of many noble
youths. 1t can be cured by the use Of this
INFALLIBLE REMEDY.
If you are suffering with any of the above
distressing ailments, the FLUID EX1ReCT
BUCHU will cure you. Try it and be con-
ylnced Of its efficacy.
Beware Of Quock Nostrums and
Quack Doctors, who falsely boast of abilities
and references. Citizens know and avoid them
and save Long Suffering, Money and Expo
sure, by sending or calling for bottle Of this
popular and SPECIFIC REMEDY.
1t allays all pain and Inflammation, is per-
fectly pleasant in It's taste and odor, but imme-
diate in its action.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-08-01
&C. S | @ 0 -

One hundred dollars will bc paid TO any
Physician who can prove that the Medicine
ever injured Patient and the testimony oi
thousands can be produced to prove that il
does great good. Cases of from one week tC
thirteen years standing have been effected
The mass Of TOLUNT.lRY TESTIMONY in
possession Of the Proprietor, vouching its Vr-
tues aud curative powers, is immense, embra-
cling names well known to SCIENCE .4NU
FAME.
100000 Bottles Haze been Sold
and not single instance of failure has been
reported,
Personally appeared before me, an Alder
man Of the City Of Philadelphia, IL. Il. HELM
BOLD, Chemist, who being duly sworn, does
say, that his preparation contains no Narcotic ,
Mercury or injurious Drug, but are purely We
getable.
II. I. HELMBOLD, Sole Manufacturer.
Sworn and subscribed before me this 23rd of
November, 1854.
W.M P. HIBB.aRD, Alderman.
Price 81 per Bottle, or Sic for So, de-
HUered 10 any address,
accompanied by reliable and responsible Ger
lilicates from Professors of Medical Colleges,
Clergymen and others. Prepared and sold by
H. T. HEL.NB0LD,
Practical and Analytical Chemist,
No 50 South Tenth street, below Chestnut,
Assembly Buildings, Philadelphia, Pa.
IS9 To be had of E. e. Williams and Chas.
Harper, Shepherdstown,-T. ID. Hammond,
Harper's Ferry,-L. NJ. Smith, Charlestown,
and of all Druggists and Dealers throughout
the United States, Canadas and British Pro-
yinces.
rs Beware of Counterfeits-ask for HELM
BoID's, take no other-Cures Guaranteed.eSI
June 90, 1851. Sly
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-08-01
INFALLIBLE REMEDY.
HelmbOld's Extract Buchu

is prepared directly according to the Rules of
PH.4R.M4CY AND CHEMISTRY, with the
greatest accuracy and Chemical knowledge and
care devoted in its combination. See Profess
Sor DEVICES Valuable Works on the Prac-
tice of Physic, and most Of tne late Standard
works of Medicine.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-08-01
BELL HANGING.

2pHE undersigned has large supply OF
K Bells and Fixtures, of the most appro-
we'd styles, which he will hang at the
shortest notice, and guarantee all work
done. Also, some first-ra!e Silver Door
Plates, Door Springs, Window Locks,
DC. p. holland.
Charlestown, December p, 1856. If
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-08-01
A Grand Pageant.

The Authorities oGSt Louis, Cincin.
natl and CAiIIicolhe, together with sever
al Governors and other distinguished gen
llemen of Western States, paid visit 70
Baltimore on Saturday last. and were re-
ceived by the Authorities and citizens oI
the latter city, with tie most imposing
demonstrations of JOY and welcome. The
Baltimore papers are filed with accounts
of the grand pageant, but we have neither
time nor space 10 publish even an abstiac;
OF them.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-08-01

A GENTLEMAN DIARY OF HIS WIFE S
TEMPER. IN onday--A thick fog; no see
ing through it. Tuesday--Gloomy and
very chilly; unreasonable weather. We'd
nesday-Frcsiy, at times sharp. Thurs
day-biiIer cold in the morning; red sun
set, with flying clouds, porlendings hard
weather. Fridsy-S!orm in the morn
ing, with peals of thunder, air clear after
wards. Saturday, Cleans of sunshine,
with partial thaw; frost again at night.
Sunday-A light sOuth-wesier 10 tie morn
ing; calm and pleasant al dinner time hur-
ricane, thunder, and eallhql axe al lAight.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-08-01

AIDES DRESS GOODS.--Black
- and Coloted Figered Silks, Plain
Black aud Coiored Mouselns. Striped and
Figured DO, Debage, Best Styles Cali.
cos. for sale by
Nov 10 John II 1YcEo5,oo
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-08-01

Blessed are they who are afraid ofihun-
der--lor they shall hesitate about getting
married and keep away from political
meetings.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-08-01
DIRECTORS

OFFICERS;
H. W. THOMAS, President
T. 3. BoGERr>oN, Yice President
" ID MASSEY, Treasurer.
~. Z, iAUrER, Secretary.
JAuDs l. CLosE, ,.3ctUuy and General .1Sent
IS Applications for Insurance can be made
90 our Agent at Shepherdstown, Va, who wall
also promptly give any further information de-
.Ecd. EDWIN q. LEE, agent
June Is, 1857. 3O-6m
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l55 ACRES,

Virginia, Jefferson County, Set :
In the County Court, June Term, 1857.
GRbERED that an election of Justice
VI Of the Peace be held in District No.
s, of this County, on Saturday the 22ud
day Of August next, To fill the vacancy oc.
casloned by the removal of Landon G..
Heskiu from the said District.
q Copy-Teste
I. a. MOORE. Clerk.
July I, 1857. If
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-08-01
MALE OR FEMALE,

from whatever cause they may have origna-
ted, AND NO MATTER OF How- LONG STANDING,
giving Health and Vigor to the Frame, and
Bioom TO the Pallid Check
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-08-01
.HILhB0LDS GIIUIIB PREPARATION
Highly Concentrated Compound Fluid
Extract Buchu,

For Diseases of the Bladder, Kidneys, Gravel
Dropsy, Weaknesses, DISTINCTIONS, Secret
Diseases, Female Complaints, and ali
Diseases of the Sexual Organs,
arising from EXcesscs and Imprudencies in
life, and removing all Improper Discharges
from the Bladder, Kidneys, or Sexual Organs,
whether existing in
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-08-01

Why is giraffe like bogs Because
neither oil them can climb Tree. There
now.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-08-01
A FARM FOR SALE.

THE subscriber having determined TO
/ leave the State. will sell the Farm up
on which he resides. It's situated about
one mile North of Shepherdstown, on
'hc road leading from thai place to Bed
ns,on, and contains
l55 ACRES,
loi Limestone Land, l3O of which are
CLEARED and the balance in Timber. The
cieared land is divided into six fields of
a5oal twenty-one acres each. There are
or the premises Two-story Dwelling
House, Containing eight rooms. \ Stables.
Corn Cribs, Wagon Sheds, and all other
necessary ort-buildings, an orchard Of 100
NTrees OF choice fruit. There are s;x
springs and a never failing well of water
near the dwelling.
Nov % E. G.. WILLIAMS.
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The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-08-28


! NoAINATIoNs.-At the Republican
State Convention of Iowa, assembled on
the 10Th at Iowa City. Judge RALrn
LOWE of Kcokuk, was selected to bear
the standard for Governor, aud Professor
Flasili of Mitchell County for Lieuten,
ant. Our ncighbor and townsman, Hon
Reuben Noble received some votes forGo.
vernon, but as we have no report of pro.
cecdinss to-day. Monday Gath We can
tell little of the shape Of business.
Noble would have made a. good Cover
nor, but we are glad he is not nomina
ted-frst because we think he would
have beaten Democrat badly in tho
north, and secondly because we would
dislike to oppose SO excellent a man.
AS the land now lays we shall have no
scruples in the fight; LOWE, it is report
ed has once been insane on spiritualism,
and Flavill, though Professorin Dart
mo:h College for Eve years, is now said
to be-a confirmed believer in the same
doctrine. We make these statements on
report and if we are wrongly informed
well take them back with pleasure.
Iowa certainly does not require a Gov.
ernor and Lieutenant, of the "Miss
Fox school,! @
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-08-28
The Chic Defalc.;ion.

AuS NAlC DclalCsIlOU. 5c@
Mr. Gil sor, the late Treas rsr &c Chi, has
recently been examined Under oath. He has
tic maniincss 10 stand his ground instead of
rus',ing away like his democratic brother in
law and We give him the benefit of his state
went. tnot only looks probable but in some
d ge justifes Gibson for the conccalment he
p a,ticcd He says; ' ## a
Every dollar of the public moneys which
came to my hands while filled the office oi
Treasurer Of State was faithfully applied to the
ublic rvice, OF handed over to my successor.
and not a dollar of such money is now III my
hands, or remains unaccount.d ior.'
The fo!lo"ing question and answer are i'm
pcrtant: @t
@. IS. What was your motive in carryin-
such debt? ss-f - "a, r.s4-.... - . :
Ans. My motive was two.fold. It concern.
cd both the State and myself Mr.. Prcslin's
official bond was for $25O,OOO. whilst the de.
fault exceeded $5O0,OJO, besides the sums re-
portc1 J.. @5
was one of his suretics. Many Of my per.
sonal friends and ncighbois were bound with
me. had no knowledge or suspicion of The
d. fault until some time after came into Office
A's ""Incdac Exposure InNovcu the pecunlary
ruin OF myself and co-surctics, MS well as a
great loss To the State. Icould not see that de-
lay would Jcopardizc any interest Whatever
tie never expressed allv want of willingness o,
ability to liquiiate the balance due from him
re gave me his earnest and reprcatcd assurances
that he would do SO in short time. The alter
native was to make AN immediate exposure, and
thereby involve myself and friends in pecuniar,
ruin, and the State in certain loss, or cuncea
the fact, and exert myself to secure the amount
due to the Stale 49, 80
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-08-28
RAIL ROAD MEETING

Pursuant to adjormm"nt, a meeting of The
citi; ems ofM GREsoR took place at the Academy
Building on Monday evening last. .Af,,r some
time spent in discussing the subject, Mcssrs
Stonoman, Evans, Noble nt'jn and Pcarsall
were arpoin'cl a committee to solicit Cash
Stock SUBJ iptions at tbs place, and report the
following evening
On Tuesday cvening the citizens met and
the committee reported subscription amounts
ing to $4,000, together with 1000 more that
could be counted upon certainly. the parties be
ing not at home. In the Present state of feel
ing, it ispcrhaps not cxtraya CANT 70 sa. 80 great
is the confidence Of orr people in the integrity
and business capacity and experience Of the
Directors of the Nee. st. p. & No. r. r. 4
Co, that One Hundred Thousand Dollars could
be obtained at this point If it were required "tc
Set the ball in notion We arc delighted to
spread this proof OF the public spirit Of our
citizens before the country. n.
We return from Milwaukecjust as our paper
is ready for tho press, or we ~ould give the
proceedings of the several meetings more in
detail. s.-a.