Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-27


remnant was surrendered TO Hiram who
shortly after with bag and basket 81 imp.
ed into the wagon" and made way for
home. leaving the party alone 10 enjoy
themselves afresh. They soon how ever
repaired to the Mountain House, and after
taking advantage of the facilities which
had been placed within their reach, for
little primping. &C., they sought their
way TO the Observatory, or what was so
intended 10 De, from which again to least
their vision with the rnagnifcence Of the
scenery which slumbered beneath them,
the quietness of which was on Y disturb.
ed by the meanderngs Of the silVery Pc.
tomac as i, wen, "leaping, todlIng mid
the mountains" Atlength, "homew ard
bound" The steeds were again summoned
from their "moorings" and the move was
to mount just al this time however. we
are informed, that IN UGH TO the pecuDiary
embarrassment Of one Of the party, the
small end of a V which had been placed
in rather a conspicuous position came up
I"missing." A search was instituted, en-
qniries made, but no "quarler" to be
lound-so the procession formed and
moved off to enjoy the returning ride.
The time was pleasant and ihe evening
contributed all its sweets to the pleasure
of the Equestrians, few riding skirts or
habits onl y SHARING the fate Of war. We
are credibly informed that when the parry
passed through neighboring town, (such
sights being very uncommon TO the quiet
iuhabllanls,) the windows, doors, and
tops of the houses were thronged and
crowded 10 see the Circus pass
The cavalcade returned as il had left,
lead by our young friend from over the
river, and Miss M. a young lady Of
Baltimore, whose appearance on horse
back bespeaks her one Of the most grace
ful and beautiful, as well as skilful, RI
ders, which II has ever been our good
fortune 10 have the pleasure of seeing.
We would not be understood as delracl-
ing from the appearance of the other la.
dies, which was truly attractive and inter-
esling, but we are too we'll assured tina,
all will unite with Us IN the opinion we
have expressed as 10 the Fair Rider in the
lead.
When shall our eyes be again gladden.,
ed by such brilliant scene This is the
season for Pic Mics, and we hope that,
ere long we shall have the pleasure of no.
ticing through our editorial another riding
party bound for the Mountain top" or
some other pleasant spot of retirement,
away from the "bustle and confusion" of
the city.
AN AFFEcTIoNATE PARTING.-The AL.
bany Express has some subscribers who
DON. pay for their papers. The Express
bids them good bye i'll the following ten
der terms
"This week we strike from our list
only about fifty. subscribers who will not
pay their dues to The printer. In doing
SO, We take them by the hand and with
tears in our eyes, bid them an affeclionale
farewell. Goodbye, old subs Take
care Of yourselves. Sometimes think Of
the Express, which you have read SO long
for nothing. Sponge upon some other
printer now for while. A change of
diet will doubtless be good for you.
Poor fellows We are a lille sorry to
turn you out upon the dark night without
a lamp, but il must be so. Strike for the
nesres. neighbor's light He may let you
in and feed you for a year or Two upon
the strength Of your honorable promises
10 pay al the end OF that time. For our.
selves, we have enough of these curious
pledges"
OPPOSITION MEETING.-A meeting Of
the Opposition party will be held at the
Court House in Charleslown, on Mon
dag the l9M Of September, for the pur-
pose OF appointing delegates 10 the Con-
venton to be held al Richmond in Octo
Der next. Ilis the desire that all who
are opposed TO the present Administration,
be present and take part in the proceed
ings.
IS Col. James p. Rely of Winches-
Ter, prominent and highly esteemed Cit
izen, died on Sunday last, 2ls! inst, aged
abOui so wears