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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-01-08

o. Christmas and New Years noli.
d'ys passed off very pleasantly here, ev-
cry person seeming to enjoy themselves
finely. Our streets, during the whole
time, wore a business attitude. Some
few persons had "bricks in their hats"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-01-08

&S John II. MeEndree, Esq. Spe.
cial Commissioner. sold at public sale
on Saturday last. five or six acres of land
lying adjacent to the east end Of town
belonging to the heirs OF Thomas Kenne
dy, decd. for $40 per acre. Purchaser
Mr.. Thomas UusOng.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-01-08

IS Tuesday morning last found terra
trma covered with abou, 3 inches oil
snow which afforded day or two Of
sleighing. The snow has now entirely
disappeared, and the weather is warm and
genial.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-01-08

&Se Our deUH requests US TO return his
sincere thanks to those who palronized
his"Carrier' Address" on New Year o
day. He says he has enrolled the names
of those who so literally patronized him
in his big book Of remembrance.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-01-08

The Government of the United States
is about 10 erect mammoth toundery on
the Pacific coast. Ii will be located at
The Mare Island Navy, rear San Francls-
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-01-08

Cosr OF TEN DAYS CONGRESSIONAL ID
LENEss.-Aga, the Washington cores
ponden, of the Baltimore San, states that
lie cos, to the people Of this weeks Con
gressional idleness, in the shape and pay
and mileage of members, is 100000, or
$500 to each member. The entire cost
for the session will be $l,l50,000. I'm
der the per diem system the cost would
have been $3.50, 900, with more service,
because there were then no adjournments
over for more than three days, on account
of the s,opPage Of pay.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-01-08

&C. o! What would be The consequence
at the present day, in this country, If the
English &C, Of ITO was in effect here
We guess particular sex would be a
"lee,le" more natural in appearance.
The followiRgi is the act alluded to:
"Hoops. False Hair, High Heels and
Electromagnetic act was introduced in
10 the English Parliament in ITO, "lhaI
all women, of whatever, age, rank, pro-
lession, or degree, whether virgins, maids
or widows, that shall, from and after such
act, impose upon, Seduce, and betray in
to mai,imony, any Of his maj esty's sub
jects, by the scents, paints, cosmetic
vashcs, artificial teeth, false hair, Span
ish wool, iron stays, hoops. high heeled
shoes, bolslered hips, shall incur the pen
atty Of the law now in force against
witchcraft and like misdemeanors, and
that the marriage, upon conviction, shall
stand null and void,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-01-08

SALE OF FARMs.-The two farms near
Mill Creek, in this county, advertised in
the Republican by the Executors of Mrs.
Elizabeth Drinker, decd were sold by
them on Tuesday last, at public sale.
The Mansion House Farm, containing
abou, 2l3 acres, was purchased by Mr..
James II. Denny, al $40 per acre. The
other, known as the Stephens Farm, and
containing 1873 acres, was bought by Mr..
Washington Gold. at s37 per aero
Murfinsburg Republican.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-01-08

A DISTRESSING SCENE.-We witness
ed, the other day, says the Cleveland
(Ohio) PIaindealer, scene which, God
grant, our eyes may never see again. A
young man was sentenced 10 the Penlten'
tiary, for one of those crimes which often
arise in the heat OF passion for instance
when under the severe proVocaIlon man
loses his temper and strikes harder blow
in self-defence perhaps than he was aware
Of, and manslaughter, is made the crime.
He appeared perfectly willing to suffer
the penalty which the law imposed, and
which was the Penilentiary for term Of
years. bnt it so happened that he was not
the only one 10 suffer from such penalty.
He had a young wife, and he was "all the
world 10 her," They had, too, a young
child, darling little boy three years old
When ha came 10 bid them final fare
well, as he, with other criminals were
about to step aboard Of the cars in charge
Of officers, on their way TO Columbus. 1t
was enough 10 rend the heart strings o:
the strongest mind TO witness the struggle
of force and affection between the parties
He kissed his wife with apparently little
emotion, evidently using all his forIliude
for that occasion, but when his little boy
was brought to him with arms extended
for his won,ed embrace, he found his faith
er's fee. fastened together with irons and
his hands manacled behind him so that he
could neither help himself or take to bis
arms hi, only child. This brought the
water 10 his eyes, which up 10 this time
had been yelling up in his heart, and the
tears rolled down his hardy cheeks in ;
perfect food. One such scene haunts Us
fol life time. When will the sons o
men Learn 10 do as they ought!
The Musk RATs-AN OPEN WINTER
An exchange says:-Every where upoT
our neighboring marshes the muskrat
are building their inter houses on com
f paratively light ground, or pretty muci
on, of water. By the testimony OF tn
oldest inhabiianis,' this fact always fore
shadows an open winter. If a hard free
zing winter is at hand, the muskrats built
low al the wafer, to keep under the ice
If an open or mild winter approaches
they keep nearer the surface.
e. Settle up your accounts al this office
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-01-08

MARR1AGEs.-The number Of marriage
licences issued by the Clerk Of the County
Court of Berkeley, from the ls' OF Janua-
ry. 1858, to The LIST Of January, 1859, in
elusive IS "a.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-01-08
The late Hon. Henry Bedlnger.

The following extract is made from a
letter from gentleman Of Page county to
friend in Winchester
"a day or two after my arrival home
from Winchester, | received your note
conveying the sad intelligence Of the
death of our mutual friend, Hon. Henry
Bedinger. The sensations produced in
nv heart are more than my tongue or pen
can describe. Ii was 10 me like hearing
Of the demise Of an afeClionate brother.
Poor Henry that tongue Of his, that so
often in Inc most eloquent strains portray
ed with HE mind Of master statesman,
the land marks Of our blessed COnstltu-
lion, is now silent in dealh-lhat pure
and honest heart Of his only ceased to pal
pitale for The good OF his country in HE
grave-those noble and generous imPul-
ses of soul, Of heart, and of mind, must
say that they too lay low with him in the
valley Of death trust not but would
to God that every patriot may emulate
his noble example ! Oh that | could
have been there 10 have taken a parting
farewell Of him whom have so long and
dearly loved but Providence willed il
otherwise, and il becomes US 10 submit 10
his alI-wise dispensations. Were COM
pelent to the task, would write an eulo-
gy upon the deceased but that must be
lief, TO ADLER hands than mine-l trust,
however, that some friend will perform
the duty in due time"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-01-08

VIRGINIA M1LlrM.-Yhe organization
of the Virginia militia is progressing with
grea, success l65 regiments of the line
now organized, besides 3 regiments OF
cavalry, and many fine corps of volun-
teer's. w. B. Stands, of Southampton,
has been appointed Brigadier- General OF
The eighth brigade, vice Francis NJ. Boy
kin, resigned.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-01-08

g. The Rev. j. ". Iftzel, according
to promise, delivered Temperance Ad.
dress in the Episcopal Church of this
place. on Saturday evening last. before a
large audience. His address was chaste
and well conceived, producing strong ar
guments in favor of Temperance. Rev.
c. ". .Andrcws also delivered short
but pertinent and argumen,a,ive address.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-01-08

g. Mr.. p. Dinkie has raised quite a
large singing class in this place. He gave
,he frs, lesson last night in Mr.. George
ByerS' school room. An opportunity is
now offered for more pupils. Mr.. D., il
ia said, understands the science thorough.
L.,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-01-08
g'%5B 3AIIBg3o
s H PHERDS OW n
Corrected Ueekly by StGIsy, Miller & Co

For the week ending Jan. 8, 1858.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-01-08

o.. Tho sures! aud best way 10 be pro-
duc,ive of good is to pay your little debts
due the mechanic and laboring man.
They need what is due, and to put off their
appeals by frivolous excuses causes more
misery than is dreamed Of.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-01-08

BURIED WITH TIE HoNoIs OF WAR;
We learn from the Boonsboro' Odd Eel
low, that an ole habitual drinker living in
Cavetown, Washington County, last
week, broke his jug, which, he says, has
been such faithful one TO him, that in or
der to pay it his respects. had it buried
with the honors of war, al the same time
singing his of, repeated song:
"Distiller fill thai jug,
Waste not single drop,
gave it many hug,
And never lost drop"
And then added
"But now you must depart,
This grave for you was dug,
1t almost breaks my heart
To part with the whisky jug"
After the ceremony he announced the
age, which was 81 years, had carried in
it, 10 barrels of sword faced whis KEY, AM
in going to and from the distillery travel
ed 1890 miles.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-01-08

USEFUL HINTS TO YouNo MEN-How
many young men ignorsn,ly deny them
selves fortune. There is scarcely a
young man of good sense in this town
who cannot save 800 easily from his an
nual earnings; and, if he will forego CT
gars, billiards, and toddies, he can save
double that amount. Figures sometimes
produce incredible results. Thus, for in
stance, il young man upon his twentieth
birthday will invest 500 in any stock.
paying ten per cent, and annually there
after will invest the same amount and the
accumulation of interest, no will be worth,
when he is thirty years old. ,753; when
forty years old, G.3OO; when fifty years
old, SIS, 1856; when sixty years old. s4s.-
700. How simple then is the plan by
which the youth Of the prescn, day can
pass his old age in comfort and luxury.
He has only to regulate his expenses so
ss to save one hundred dollars each year
from his income. If the amount saved be
larger, then The sun total will be increas-
ed i'll the same proportion. Only think
ofii. tina, $500 saved annually and invest
cd in ten per cent. stock will amount in
forty years to S243, 500. One million in
vested IN The same way for Ten years will
amount to 81, 500, 600; in twenty years
TO $6.926,8OO; in thirty years TO ST.
3f4.628; in forty years to $45,26O, 1888.
No wonder, that The Rolhschilds have
amassed such boundlcss wealth.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-01-08
FOR HIRE.

i BOY 10 years OF ago, good farm
TX hand. Enquire Of the
Jan 8 PRlN TEX.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-01-08

&C. The "Hamtramck Guards" are or.
deIed to assemble in front of their Armo.
ry, Shepherdstown. to-day, 9Th of Janua-
~, a, 2 o'clock, P. NJ, in full uniform,
with knapsacks and Is rounds Of blank
car,ridpes.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-01-08

FLEAs IN HARNEss.-We learn from
the New York Day Book, that Profess
sor Bartoletti in that city, has caught and
tanned some sixty heas. lie was six or
seven months employed in training them
for public performances, bat has succeed
ed even beyond his own expectations.
The Day Book says
He inserts the neck Of each within a
collar attached TO a chain, and obliges the
little cap.ves to perform all sorts of ex-
lraordlnary feats Of sagacity and strength.
They turn windmills; they light dutls
with small swords; they Dig rail cars two
hundred thousand times their own weight;
they initiate Julian, tie celebrated con-
duclor, with his baton; they waltz in cou-
piles, and otherwise entertain the specta-
tor. Their master feeds them twice dali
ly from bis own arm; lie requires hours
10 harness them up in their collars, but
when he puts them out 10 pasture, relea-
ses them from This durance vile. Some
of the creatures seem 10 possess greater
tslents than the others; one the professor
declared be would not lose for hundred
dollars; this was star performer.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-01-08
EYE AND EAR,

Without the use of the Knife or Needle, and no
has constantly on hand al excellent assortment
Of beautiful
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-01-08

IS Settle up your accounts at this office
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-12-09
Hon. Edward Bates and the
,, ~ RreSidenCV.


The numerous friends of the Hon. Edward
Bates, of Missouri, are anxious to have him
nominated by the Republican party for the
Presidency, and with this view the st. Louis
NeUs recently published lengthy exposition
of his opinions on political matters. The
authenticity of this exposition having been
denied by the Misso,sri Republican, and
other Democratic papers, the News says it did
not, in the publication of the article, speak by
authority, nor with the assistance or advice
of Mr.. Bates; but that it was made up from
his public and private records, such as have
been well known to the citizens of the whole
State. By this exposition, Mr.. Bates is
declared to be against interference with slavery
in the States; favorable to the execution of
the Fugitive Slave Law, but disbelieving
involuntary servitude" to be beneficial,
"either in social, political or religious sense"
and sis unalterably opposed to its extension
into Territories already free" Upon this
platform, Mr.. Bates would doubtless receive
the united support Of the Republican party.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-12-09

WT The local editor of the Washington
Constitution recently examined the catalogue
of articles which have been accommodating
in the Dead Letter Office since 1S48. He
says -
1T embraces coats, hats, socks, draw ers,
gloves, scarfs, suspenders, patent inhaling
tube, gold pens, pencils, earrings and oil
kinds of small jewelry imaginable, under
sleeves, fans, handkerchiefs, box of dissect-
ing instruments, pocket Bibles, children's
dresses, lace collars, books, buttons, cloth,
purses, slippers, chemise, bedquilts, boots,
shirts, gafs for game fowls, cornfeld hoe,
black silk basque, hoods, shawls, CATERS,
cigar case, snuff box, spectacles, false teeth,
night-caps, brogans, aprons, pantalettes, ear
trumpets, shoulder braces, silk flags, razors,
100 catechisms, watch crystals, nipple-glass,
es, demi-veils, edging and thousand Other
things too numerous to mention. Nopawn'
brokers' shop ever excelled, in variety, the
collection of the Dead Letter Office"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-12-09

ENGLAND AND CHINA.--England appears te
be in very embarrassing position in regaro
to China. Through the arrogance of hel
authorities in the Chinese waters, a serious
blunder was committed in attempting to force
the passage of river where they had no right
whatever, and the British flag was dishonored
by defeat as overwhelming as it was unex-
pected. The government of course felt bound
to vindicate itself, in order to preserve the
prestige of its arms, not only in the Celestial
Empire, but throughout the East where its
possessions might be endangered by such
reverse. John Chinaman is very much con-
cerned at the aspect of affairs, apologies, and
points to the terms of the treaty in proof of
his own innocence. But John Bulls blood is
up, and, besides, he has openly proclaimed
his intention to take summary vengeance.
Ls:terly, he appears to have been thinking
the matter over more calmly, and don't pre-
cisely see the advantage Of sending out an
expensive armament to punish the Chinese,
breaking up commerce, and needlessly pro-
voking a war--as though Europe had not
enough to do, just now, in taking care of itself
and preparing for the future. Judging from
the tone of the newspapers, there is in Eng
land much diversity of opinion as to the
expediency of carrying out the proposed
warlike measures.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-12-09
Disunion at the south.

The Governor of South Carolina, in his
message, while showing the advantages Of
Union, says:
II calmly believe we can no longer live in
peace and harmony in the Union. We can
form confederacy, with the ability to protect
itself against any enemy, and command the
respect and admiration Of the world"
He recommends such measures as will
obtain the cooperation of the Southern States
in concerted action in defense of their insti-
tons, whenever they may be put in jeopardy
by all the departments of the government
passing into the hands of their enemies. The
election of Republican President, he says,
will settle the question of their safety in the
TTnioD
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-12-09

BRIGHT & BRINDLE-BUcK & BRowN,-
Bright and Brindle were we'll matched
yoke of cattle, though they differed some
what in color. So of Buck and Brown. They
are Of different colors and aims, but in other
respects are not so badly matched, and Gov.
Wise should consult the ends of justice by
serving both alike. Buck, to forward his
own selfish objects, was bent on making
society soorse Brown on making it better.
Buck violated the Constitution and laws of
Kansas !; Brown violated the Constitution
and the laws of Virginia. Buck invaded q
State to make men sIaves Brown invaded
State to make men free. Buck was deter
mined that the people Of Kansas should
take slavery whether they would or no /;
Brown was determined that the people Of
Virginia should take freedom whether they
would or no. Buck was laying up capital
for political glory, Brown was laying up
treasures beyond the reach of moth and
rust for future immortal glory. In short,
with different aims, they were both pulling
in the same yoke, and if Brown is to swing,
it is very evident that Buck should honor
the other end of the ehalter.-Nesoark Amer.
icnqa ... - -..-
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-12-09

WC Crazy "old John Brown" with twenty
deiuded followers, sixteen of whom are dead,
convulsed the States of Virginia and Maryland,
and reused the Federal Government to arms.
It was wicked, incendiary movement, and
we neither wonder at nor complain of the
South for its excitement and indignation. But
we do wonder, in view of the defenselessness
and impotency Of slavery, without the pro-
lection and fraternity Of freedom, that the
South threatens dissolution of the Union
What, we ask, would be the fate of slavery in
border States, if their free neighbors were
enemies instead of friends! United, slavery
| stands-divided, it falls.-M y Psst.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-12-09

icy When Kosciusko fell, in the battle in
which Poland lost her independence, he was
carried to St. Petersburgh as prisoner Of
war. AS soon as it was determined that he
could be released, his sword was presented to
him. He refused to accept it, remarking, 81
have no use for sword, for have no longer
a country"
Have the sober-minded men Of the North
ever seriously contemplated the possibility Of
their having mo longer country?"-- Wash.
sngton States.
Well, no; not exactly such an idea ever
occurred to them. Will the States inform us
how the possibility of their having no longer
country can come to pass? Are the men
Of the South going to take possession of oul
country" What's in the wind now ?-Nes
York Commercial
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-12-09

Items about the Brown Affair.
The Chicago papers contain news by tele.
graph of the following incidents transpiring
prior to the execution of Brown:
.- - BALTIMORE, Dec. /.
The An,eriean's correspondent at Charles
town says there is no falling off in the number
of wild stories of invaders. Although martial
law has not been proclaimed, there is rigid
military surveillance kept up that subjects
every one, even citizens, to great inconveni-
ence. Even we'll known inhabitants cannot
pass through the suburbs without being
arrested and examined.
On the arrival of the cars, two persons, who
were unable to give satisfactory account of
themselves, were sent BY an armed escort
across the Maryland line. Four suspicious
characters have been arrested since Wednes-
day, one of whom was supposed to be Coppic's 9
brother. All have been detained for the
present. .a-a
The Ohio merchants, who were arrested
at Harper's Ferry, were discharged after a
short detention, there being no reasonable
grounds for suspicion.
Brown, it is said, admits his participation
in the Kansas massacrss, but offers various
excuses in palliation. The feeling produced
here against him by Mrs. Doyle's letter is
very great.
To-day, several persons, who are editors of
abolition newspapers published In the North,
were elected from the cars for Harper's Ferry.
They had purchased tickets, and were very
anxious to proceed, but were refused on
account of an arrangement entered into
between Gov. Wise and the President of the
road. They left in the Washington train,
declaring they were bound to be in Charles
town to see the execution, and would reach
there by the Orange and Alexandria train,
wherenpon the President Of that road was
informed by telegraph of the fact.
,A1tss WASHINGTON, Dec. Q.
A man answering Cooks description Of
Richard Realfe was recently arrested at Pol
vile, Maryland, but while commitment was
being written out managed to escape. He
was yesterday re-arrested at Alexandra, and
held for further examination. He had
previously visited Washington, and from his
actions excited the belief that he was a
swindler.
ALBANY, Dec. 2.
One hundred guns were fired, to-day, in
cemmemoration of John Browns execution.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-12-09

LIFE OF JOHN BRowN.--Lydia Maria Child
is to write the life of John Brown, on behalf
of his family. No better choice could be
made, Cremarks the Chicago Press, and it is
to be hoped that the announcement will pre-
vent the publication of other biographies by
incompetent persons. Mrs. Child, we under
stand, is already in possession of all the facts
and incidents of John Browns earlier history,
which she has only to complete by the story
of his later career, down to Friday. The
book, no one can doubt, will be quite worthy
of its subject and the event that will have
called it forth.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-12-09

DOUGLAS LAST TREATIsE.-Mr. Douglas
last reply to Judge Black on the Popular
Sovereignty question-it must be as much as
No. 4 or 5-closes with this reference to the
attempt of his opponents to drive him out of
the Democratic party:
"To separate Mr.. Douglas from the Dem
ocratic party seems to be the patriotic end to
which they all aim. They may as well make
up their minds to believe, if they have not
already been convinced of the fact by the
bitter experience of the last two years, that
the thing cannot be done. l give them notice,
at the initial point of this crusade, that no
man or set of men on earth, save one, could
separate me from the Democratic party; and,
as was that one, and the only one who had
the power, 1 did not intend to do it myself,
nor permit it to be done by Others"