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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-07-31
Is he Rich.

Many sigh is heard-many life is
rendered miserable by The terrible inlatu-
alton which parents often manifest in
choosing life companion for their daugh-
lers. How is il possible for happiness 10 !
result from the union Of two principles SO
diametrically opposed TO each other in
point as much as virtue is 10 vice. How
often is the first question which is asked
respecting The suitor of The daughter, this
lis he itch ! 1858 nHs f.ta 81 q
is he rich l'-yes, he abounds in
wealth; but il does not offer any evidence
that he will make kind and atlectionate
companion. t''' |
is he rich Yes, his clothes are pur-
pie and fine linen, and lie fares sumptu- !
ously every day, but can you lnler from
this that he is vlrtuous !
is he rich yes, he has thousands
floating on every ocean; but do not riches
take to themselves wings and fly away I!
Will you consent that your daughter
should marry man who has nothing TO
recommend him hut his wealth : All,
beware, the gilded bait sometimes covers
the barbcd hook Ask not then, lis hek
rich 2 but'ls he virluous :! Ask not j! be
has wealth, but il lie has happiness Tor
mOnep
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-07-31
Benefits Of q Kansas Speech.

TT ere is law in the Old Dominion
by which The creditor can lock up in Jail
any editor who happens 10 be in that Pc
culiarly editorial condition courteously
denominaled "short of change" 1t is
said that particularly lean knight of the
quill, living in one of the south western
counties OF Virginia, was arrested short
time ago by physician to whom he
owed balance OIL account. The jail is
rather primitive affair, not very well
"chinked," and Immediately adjoining the
sleeping apartment, Of the jaller and his
wife. The guilty man naturally asked
permission TO carry in his papers, scissors
and pen that he might prepare some
copy for future day: Among his
documents he fortunately took with him
long speech on the Kansas question.
About 9 o'clock in the evening he placed
himself in the attitude of Senator, and
repeated, in loud and husky voice, and
with grea, deliberation, the entire Gocu-
ment. The latter and his family, who
had never been used 10 such exhibitions,
were Mortified, and KEEP, awake all night.
The editor slept portion of the next day
TO recruit his strength and lungs, and in
the evening began to deliver to the naked
walls the same Summing up" which ne
had pronounced tweuty.iuur hours before.
lie had uttered but few paragraphs
when the ialler appeared and politely re-
quested him to lower his voice. In an.
swer, he assured the guardian of the
pubic morals that he expected to 60 TO
Congress in few years, and was in the
habit Of reading one of these efforts every
evening TO his family "lo keep himself in
practice ........
"And do YOU mean TO read that speech
every night in my hearing p
Il do. Sir !"
"How much do you owe that Doctor -
"Thir,een dollars, Sir J" with Con.
gressional emphasis.
"Will you refrain from keeping my
family awake until can make out the pa
pers necessary for your discharge ?"
al will, Sir "
In "a shor, time the jailer returned, and
assuring him he had paid his debt, re-
quesled him TO give his note, payable in
six months. and then, as an especial ia
vor, to depar, from his premises. The
editor wen, on his way rejoicing, and The
taller will, no doubt, at the end OF SIX
months, renew the note, rather than a"-
cept the alternative of harboring Kansas
u.an on his property.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-07-31
G503G8 POETRY.
From the New York Excelsior.
THE DYING GIRLS ADDRESS.
BY WILLIE WARE.

I'm going 10 be an angel, mother,
And live up in the sky
I'm going to have bright wings. mother
And through the air I'll fly.
I'll fly TO earth sometimes, mother,
And softly steal kiss
Then spread my silver wings, mother,
And fly TO worlds of bliss.
I'll have no more sharp pains. mother
When I'm in heaven above
Oh shall miss thee sadly, mother
Miss thy gentle love.
But you will come soon, too, mother,
To dwell with me above
And | will sing sweet songs, mother,
Sweet songs know you love.
Well be so very happy, mother,
Far from the world of pain
There you will see in glory, mother
Your darling child again.
Ill not be sick up there, mother,
But clothed in raimenl white
I'll be lamb Of God, mother,
In Jesus realms of light.
Do not weep for me, mother,
When shall breathe my last,
For feel i! in my heart. mother,
That life is waning fast.
Sad when and where die. mother,
And rest in solemn gloom
n yonder quiet graveyard, mother,
In cold and quiet tomb.
Plant blue forget-me-nots, mother,
And roses white and red
Ger my little grave. dear mother,
And a willow at my head.
And al the hour Of eve, mother,
Come 10 that quiet spot
And know that in that hour, mother,
Thy child forgels thee moi.
Though thou canst see me not mother
I'll join thee then and there
And know thy every joy, mother,
Thy every pain and cure.
Goodbye, goodbye, dear mother,
The angels hover near
Sweet heavenly music, mother,
| now distinctly hear.
One more warm kiss, dear mother,
l see you now no more
But look, look yonder, mother dear,
Al heavens bright happy shore.
The angel forms, dear mother,
Are beckoning me away
Goodnight, good night, dear mother
i Cannot longer stay.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-07-31
Hope.

"Hope is the balm OF life" Ii sustains
in the dark hour of adversity--it gives
new life TO the oppressed, and encourages
all TO press onward in the pursuit Of some
desired object. Although the sky of the
presen. may be overcast, yet none should
ever despair. Hope on, the future may
yet be bright and clondless. | have seen
the scholar ioiling day after day with un-
firing energy--ihe present is dark and
foreboding, but occasional CLEANS of sun
shine fit across his patbway-his hopes
are strengthened. and, far in the future,
fancy pictures Fame entwining her laurels
for his brow. Is there an arduous task
to perform Though we may fail at
first, hope on, persevere, and we shall
succeed at last. Where would have been
the liberty we now possess. had our fore
fathers despaired at the failure Of their
first efforts in the noble enterprise of free
dom But they hoped on. and success
crowned their arduous undertaking. The
names Of the brave Of those days are now
carved upon memories immortal tablets.
If in our Journey through life, we meet
with trials and difficulties, let Us hope on
and never despair. We may be success
fu,, and our names TOO, may be as lmmor-
tai as those OF the heroes of the Revolu-
lion. "We live by hope and by desire:
we see by the glad light, and breathe the
sweet air of fntnrjtyD ..... -
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-07-31
IntIu.trious Habits.

reac, your children 10 be industrious.
Its the best preventive Of cfime--ihe
best gusrdianto virtue Read Tue history
OF the hUadreds who fll our prisons, and
learn that idlebess was the cause Of their
ruin. Young men Of industrious habits
are seldom Iodnd in the sinks Of pollution
--disgrseing. themselves and lhsir parents.
The inscIesse OF crime among US is chief
ly caused BY disiss,e Of bonesi labor; TOO
many would rather steal shsn work. 10
We could preserve fbe eopisg generation
from those sius and vices which, degrade
tberpresenl lines. teach ibem good lrades,
and bring them up 70 industrious babiis.
Idleuess, late hours. sndsl disregard Of
The sabbath. drinking, and the iperdssI Of
obscene and unpTineipled sheets are eaus-
Jag lhe ruin Of millions. y.haas .we.,ow
.a...-f. -. n H.. -. -.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-07-31

A Coon WlrNEss.--Did the defendant
knock the plaintiff down with a malice
propense 49,,
No sir, he knocked him down with a
flat.iron. cI ....s 1aa -g.s,a..l
You misunderstood me, my friend. |
want 10 know whether he attacked him
with an evil intent. sa gu15s l=s. {
Oh, no sir, j, was on tne outside of the
tent. W a .,.t
No, no; | wish you TO tell me whether
the attack vas at all preconcerted affair.
No sir, il was not free concert affair,
il was circus.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-07-31

10 We give publicity 10 the follow
ling "Wa ant which We find in an ex-
change, with tie full conviction that al
most the whole number required could be
obtained in ibis town and vicinity ,.
NorIcE -Wanfed.-About pne hun
dred and seveniy.fve young men of all
shapes and sizes.-from the tall t, bean-pole
dandy, with hair enough on his upper
works TO stuff barber's cushion, down
10 the liltle freckled-laced, bow.legged,
|carrot-headed Upstar. The object is 10
form gaping corps, to be attendant al
the church doors on each Sabbath, before
and after divine service, TO stare al The le.
males as they enter and come out and 10
make delicate and gentlemanly ~ remarks
about ;heir persons and dress. All who
wish 10 enlist in this corps will please
appear al the various church doors next
Sunday, where they will be duly inspec.
ted, and their age, names, personal aP.
pearance and quantity Of brains registered
in a book keptfo that purpose. To pre-
vent general rush, II it will be well to
stale that none will be enlisted who pos
sess intellectual capacities above that Of .
well-bread donkey Capt Inpudence.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-07-31
Young Man, Pay Attention.

Don'i be losfer, don't call yourself a
loaier, don't keep loafers company, don't
hang about loa6ng places. Better work
hard for nothing and board yourself than
sit around day after day or stand at cor
ners with your hands in your pockets.
Better for your own prospects. Bustle
abou,if you mean 10 have any Thing TO
bus,le abou, for. Many a physician has
obtained real patient by riding hard to
attend on an imaginary one. A quire Of
blank paper tied up with red tape and car
RED under lawyers arm NAV procure
bim his frs, case and make his fortune.
Such is the world 10 him lha, hath shall
be given. Quit droniug and complaining.
keep busy and mind your chances. b.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-07-31
Foolish Virgins.

In olden times there were five FOOL
IsH VIRGINS We are afraid there are fully
as many as lhat number at this present
dav. Some of lheRwere born foolish by
the examples of their weak minded moth
ers; and some of them have made them.
selves foolish. n-.a
See that dashing belle, founced from
her heels to her arm pits, and bedizened
with jeweIry, pearls and precious stones.
Her mother thinks her an angel; and she
thinks her an archangel, but she is 'fool-
ish virgin that is all she is. He who
made her endowed her with an immortal
soul, and pointing her TO an eternal here
after, said 10 her, Let not your adorning
be outward, the adorning of plating the
hair. of wearing gold, or Of putting on ap-
parel, bui lei it be the hidden man of the
heart, even the ornament of a meek and
quiet spirit, which is in the sight Of God
great price, But all the adorning that
this foolish virgin has is outward. She
has no solid education, no mental culture,
and no noble and generous heart. She is
not qualified for any usefulness in this
world, unless except as frame on which
TO exhibit dry goods and dressmaker's
skill. And when she shall appear before
her Maker, stripped of her outward
adornlng,' and without that precious orna,
ment of the heart what a miserable fig
ure that foolish virgin will cut ltis awful
TO think Of the future of these mere but
trrnes of fashion. What is she good for!
She knows not how 10 earn All honest
livelihood. She could not make loaf OF
bread, nor roast a turkey, nor bake pud,
ding. She could not knit tidy, though
she could darn everything else. The
most simple article of dress that adorns
her useless body she could not make.
She tolls not neither does she spin, YET
Solomon, in all his glory, was not array
ed like her. The has very little mind.
Her head is well nigh as soft as yellow
pumpkin. She can only talk Of fashion
and beaux. Her moral nature is wholly
unculliva,ed. She spends more iiGc in
examining fashion p ates, than examining
owe stories than in reading the blessed
Bible. What on earth is she good fori
She is bill of useless expense TO heI
father, and barren ig-iree in the grea
moral Vineyard. The world would be
better off if this foolish virgin no longef
numbered the ground. And one Of these
days the scythe of Time will cut her
down, and the miserable fir, will go. to
her account. Girls, young woman con
slider your ways. Have high and wor.
Thy purpose. Make yourselves a blessing
10 this world. Abhor to be Flora Me-.
Flmsey, as you would a5hor to be any
other fool. BE useful, be modsl, be good,
be wise virgins and when the great
bridegroom shalt come, you shall 60 with
him TO the marriage. a' p.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-07-31

.
The Gloucester News tells The story ol
boy in one Of the sch ools, in that loTn,
who is an inyeteIateI rhymsterJ and who
laughed one morning during the prayers
at the sight OF a rat. Being asked why
he laughed, he replied: s5,-g n,
] saw arat upon the stairs,
Coming up 10 hear your prayers. Z
Being told thai he must immediately
make another rhyme, or be aogged, b
quietly answered Er..,.5,es9 =
qg Here ! stand before Miss Blodget, M
She's going TO slrike,and 4 shall dodge p
and took his seat, the whole school being
in roar Of laughter 20 s1nIs issjusIg
.npOl yliago3 e o.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-07-31

-'OWNE CHEAPER THAN WATER. Tile
Paris correspondent of the Boston Tray
eller. under date Of June 25lh, says :: n91
G"CompIainIs are made from every part
Of France that the wells and springs are
drying up, and il is said lh al wine will be
cheaper iirsD waller iIds yesrd Tie, wine
croP,it is said. promises TO be the largest
ever seen, old wine casks cannot be had
nowI for love nor money, and The poilers
are busy making hnge Jars Ike lhe oil jars
s9f the Arabian a Nlghls FOR he saPSratbpnnr-
sN''' sispss' % haslss lq9w lsel .aaBt lo
.Hoi 17q q, ~ io sq1.II 90 1aiis sai
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-07-31

A MoDEL Tows.--Ii is stated. upon
authority Of the orator Of the day, for The
9Th OF, July, for the Town OF Peru--a town
of about 1000 inhabitants, on the Green
Mountains, in the southern part Of Yer.
monl--ihe Hon. A. L. Minei, ex.menlber
Of Congress for the district in which Pc
ru is--thai within The last ten years, there
has not been criminal prosecution in
that town (; nor law suil OF any kind
within two years /; that there is not nov
a pauper or drunkard in the iown, and
thai during the festivities Of the Alb, not
a person was seen at all, SO far as could
be discovered, under the influence OF IL
.Guor. Ii is just TO add that a prohlSitory
liquor law has forze there.
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r AIDES FLasS FOR SALE BY
IL daw n n CDrcmn,,
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From Washington.
WASHINGTON, Feb, "a

WASHINGTON, Feb. "a.
The commissions Of GO Postmasters, prin-
cipaliy III New England and the Western
States including Cincinnati, expired ycster-
day. Many ofthe incumbents are here look
ing iorre appointments, while larger num-
ber are seeking their places.
The Cabinet had the subject under consid-
Grafton, but arrived at no conclusion, as the
cxpectants were informed to-day at the Post
Office Department.
Senator Green will make the opening
speech on Monday, on the Kansas bill and
will be followed by Mr.. Collamer In reply.
Mr.. Seward will speak ON Tuesday.
The Administration has not yet received
any Information from Mr.. Dallas, of his in
tention to voluntarily vacate his mission.
Alexandra N. Robinson has beon appoin.
ted to the general SUPPLEMENTARY of Indian
Affairs. vice Gov. Cumming.
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LEGAL NOTICES.


MORTGAGE sALK.-WHEREAS DE-
1xx fault has been made In the condition of certain
Clara B. Name his wife. Of the cssaty q asnnepin and
Territory Of Minnesota, to Daniel Z. WstRee Of said
County and Territory, dated the tvsasy day OF
December, ons thousand eight hundred and fifty
which neStgsse was daily recorded In the ONCE Of the
Register e Deed Of re csu.ty of Carver, the
in HSok "As Of Morsssges, page iSv. Ire a. la.
whereby said H.. Z. Name ssd Clara B. Name MS wife
did give, grant, bargain, SELL convey and confirm unto
said Daniel T. WatraD his heirs and assigns forever
all those pieces and parcels of land situate lying aad
being in the County of Carver and Territory Of Mime
soa known and described as follows, to wit The Lortn
west quarter On of Section number fourteen fl4) in
Township number one hundred and SiXteen 1l6)
of Range number twenty-three (23) West; also Lot
number four az of Section number two or il Township
hundI ed and sixteen, 1S) North of Range number
twentytkree (23 West Lot containing twenty
(Z9) acres and thirty three hundredts Of acre.
with the appurtenances hereunto belonging III any
wise appertaining, to secure said Daniel Watran
his heirs assigns the Of Six Hundred and Seven
ty-hree Dollars ($6lo) according to the conditions Of
certain promissory note executed by said II. e. Name,
bearing date with said Mortgage, payable in one
year from date, with interest at per
cent month till due, to be paid emaunuay, and af
ter maturity of said note interest be per
month till paid in full with interest upon
MAJ 1ng unpaid rate as the princi-
pal ami whereas there is claimed to be due, and
70 oe upon said note and mortgage the Of Six Hun
0e ana Seventy three dollars principal and interest
o lhe sum Of *6!S at three cent. month for
year rom december 18th, 1856, and interest SUN
OF SiZl4 from June Z9t, 1851 TO December 29th 1857
Pe. ceAt per month, and interest the Of
siool iVo ron and since December 29t 1851, the
rae OF SIX per cent per month and no suit or proceed
ing al la" having been had instituted to recover the
oeS. secured ey said mortgage, any part thereof,
Ho"' therefore, notice hereby gwen that by virtue
Oh power ~ sale in said mortgage and mr.
70 me statute IA such made ed the
ofgaged premises above described will be sold by the
herin OF said Carver County, public vendue al The
'front.' door Of the building upied as the office of
ister OF Dees in Carver aforesaid, ON Wednesday til
l4th gay OF APRIL A ID. 1858, at o'clock IN the fore
VI mat Gay 10 satisfy the amount then on said
mortgage and note with the costs Of sale
DANIEL T. WATRAN Morto.o..
Dated Saint Paul, February 9th Ie5s
SAsBoKs, FRENCH & LUND, ATTORNEYS for Mort.oe.
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More Fighting at Washington.

WASHINGTON, Feb 20.
An alteration took place at the dinner IT,
bic at Browns Hotel between Hon. Jas. Il,
Clay and MIR. Cullom, late Clerk of the house.
Subsequently, Mr.. Culom struck Mr.. Clay
with his open hand in the face.
This morning ex-Lieut. A. G. Rhind posted
Commander Boutwell, as liar and coward
near the Navy Department. 1t is under
stood that the difficulty originated several
years ago on the Pacific, but was recently
renewed before the Naval Court OF Enquiry
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Duel Between Clay and Culiom lin
pending.

WASHINGTON, Feb. %.
The efforts to reconcile the difficulty be-
tween the Hon. James 3. Clay and Mr.. Gull
lom have proved abortive. They left Wash
ington this p. NJ. at five o'clock. accompa-
MED by their respective friends for. it is SAID,
place about 80 miles distant The proba-
bility is that they viii fight to morrow morn
ing. Much excitement exists throughout
the city.
New YORK, Feb. q.
The Washington correspondent Of the Post
SAYS that the difficulty between Clay and
Cullum was settled by Clay's Withdrawing the
challenge, and an apology from Cullum.
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Funeral Of the st. Louis Victims.

The funeral obsequies of those who lost
their lives in the dreadful Hotel catastrophe
took place to-day. Sermon by Rev. Mr..
Schuyler, of Christ Church. The bodies,
zen in number, were followed to the grave BY
the city officers and council, nearly all the
benevolent societies, the city fire department
RAM: very large concourse Of citizens. The
process ion was solemn and imposing, and oc-
'cupled an hour in passing q given point
Mrs. Il. Hubbard, of Boston, died yesterday
from her injuries, and JAS. F. Geary this
morning, making 20 victims. Several others
are so badly wounded, that they are not ex-
pected to survive.
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The Clay Duel.

WASHINGTON, Feb. "a.
The challenge having been withdrawn, the
seconds retired. Messrs. Crittenden, Toombs
and Kennedy of Kentucky, then effected
settlement of the the difficulty between Clay
and Cullom, and they have returned to Wash
ington.
The House Kansas Committee neld meet.
ing tonight, but nothing ofimportance trans.
pired in consequence of the absence of Mr..
Letcher.