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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-05-21
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For the Register.
CHARACTER.
BY FLORA.

What sacred thing is character. and
yet how undtrvalned by the masses
With The ancient Greeks and Romans
character was the only thing worthy Of
the pursuit Of man. A high sense Of
honor characterized the ancient mind-n-
deed their definition or idea Of honor was
vastly more elevated than that existing in
the present age. Socrates, Plato, Aris.
otie, and men Of their age Of darkness
would die rather than perform an ignobe
action. They considered II their highest
honor to elevate human virtues, and Illus
trae their precepts in their life actions.
But amid The blaze of christian light and
intellectual glory, good moral character
fails to be properly appreciated, neither
does It's acquisition command the display
of earnest effort proportionate with It's
value or equal TO its worth.
Possessions. estates, and family lineage
are not to be deprecated as instruments
of or aids to social elevation, but all sink
into nsignIicance in comparison with an
unspoued reputation, a name associated
only with honor and virtue, character
standing like a fortress invulnerabIe ia
successful attack. Character lost is the
severest affliclion that can fall upon any
man or woman. A thousand circumsian
ces Of misfortune may contribute to wreck
fortune :-abject poverty and helpless
penury may take the place of wealth anC
Iluxury, and the doomed victim conscious
OF his integrity may stand on the prov
and gaze unbanched out on the fatal reef
but let character be justly assailed, let the
blight Of dshonor affect II, and no future
efor-no after virtue can repair the ruin
Character lost can never be fully regain.
ed. Says one of bIigb'ed lore,
You may break, you may ruin the vase
If you will,
But the scent OF the roses will hang round
II still"
The same truth is reversely true o.
character. One erring step not onl y can
not be easily retraced, but it will afec
every other IN life's future pilgrimage
Character is the drapery in which We
move in life,-the golden crown which
designate the good. Says Shakespeare
with this great truth in his mind, "he tha,
steals my purse steals trash,
But he that robs me Of my good name
EnriChelh not himself bul makes me poor
indeed"
You see yonder woman. In early
grlhood she lost her character, parted
with her virtue. Years have fled since
then her life has been unmasked with
any other gigantic error she has re.
deemed the past by life of virtue, bnl
that single misfortune has blocked up the
path TO happiness, and closed upon heI
the higher galleries of social refinement.
Sin and suffering God has united, and
though his pardon may be gained, and the
confidence Of the community be again Sc
cured, yet the laws Of physical, mental.
and moral retribution will pour out their
vias' contents upon the doomed victim
through life.
How careful then should we be in our
comments upon the character Of our lcl-
low beings What hercuean efforts
should we pot forth TO establish our char
acrers and then 10 maintain them panOpli-
ed in virtue before the world
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-05-21

consin, and come out here. You can get
rich in lille while, and go back in such
style that it will astonish the natives.
"Give my love 10 all the folks around
the corners,ant put notice on the school
house that they can get an outfit in Cbica-
90 for 800. Come out here, dear brolh-
er, by all means.
Yours, afeciionately.
JOHN SMITH"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-05-21
The Dying Never Weep.

1t is a striking fact, the dying nertr
wcep. The circle Of sobbing agonized
hearts around produces not one tear. Is
il that he is insensible and stiff already in
the chill Of dissolution That cannot be,
for he ask. for his fathers hand, as If 10
gain strength in the morAl struggle, and
leans on the breast Of bis mother, brother
or sister with still conscious affection |;
and just before expiring, at eve, after q
long days converse with the Angel Of
Summons, he says to his oldes, brolher-
the last audible goodnight Of earth
kiss me-ki.s me y 1t must be be-
cause the dying have reachGd poin, toe
deep for earthly crying and weePing'
They are face to face with higher and ho-
lier beings, with the Father in Heaven.
and the angel throng, led on by the Son
himself, and what are the griels Of a
mourning. tears Of dying farsweIl-be
il that they ara shed by The dearest on
earlh--in that vision bSght Of immortal
light and everlasting reunion.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-05-21
Speech of 2achariah SpiCer.


On the question "which enjoys the great
est amount Of happiness, the married
man or the bachelor ?'
"Mr. President and genllemen:--I rise
10 advocate the cause of the married man.
And why should not know something
about the institution ? | do. WIZ any
gentleman pretend 10 say DO not Yet
him come with me to my home. Let me
confron, him with my wife and seventeen
children, and decide. High as the Rocky
Mountains tower above the Mississippi
valley, does the character anti condition OF
the married man tower above that of the
bachelor. What was Adam before he gor
acquainted with Eve What but poor
shiflless, helpless insignificant creature
! No more to be compared to his afterselI
than mill dam to the great roaring cala
racl of Niagara! Applause. Gentle.
men, there was a time, / blush TO say
when too was bachelor; and more
miserable creature you would hardly ex'
pect to find. Every day | toiled hard
and al night came home to my comfort.
less garret-no fire, no nothing. Every.
thing was in clutter, and in The words
OF the poet.
"Confusion was the monarch of all sIrveyed.' ,
Here lay pair of pants, there a dirty
pair of boots, there play-blll, and there
pile of dirty clothes. What wonder
that | took refuge at the gaming table and
in the bar-room? found it would never
de, gentlemen. and in lurky momsn
/ viewed to reform. Scarcely had the
pro~ise passed my lips when knocs
was heard al the door, and in came Su'
san Simpkins after my dirty clothes.
"Mr. Spicer," says she, "l've WASHED
for you six months, and have Mt seen the
first red cen, iii the way of payment
Now I'd like to know what YOU are guine
TO do about it p | felt in my pocket
hook. 'Fhere was nothing in it, and
knew il we'll enough.
miss Simpkins." said I, "il's no use
denying il. haven't got the first pew
ter, / wish Cor ysur sake had"
"Then," said she promptly, 81 don
wash another rag for you"
"Stop," said |, "Susan, | will do wha
| can for you. Silver and gold have
none; but if my heart ant. hand will do
they are at your service
"Are you in.earnest ~ says she, look
ing little suspicious.
"Never more so, says |.
"Then," says she, "as there seems tc
be no prospect of getting my pay in any
other way guess Ill take up with your
offer"
Enough said. We were married in one
week; and what's more. we haven't re-
penled it. No more attics for me
gen,lemen; live in good house, and
have somebody TO mend my clothes.
When | was poor, miserable bachelor,
gentlemen, used to be IS thin as wea
sci. Now am as plump as a porker'
10 conclusion, gentlemen, if you want 10
be ragged devil, without coat on you;
back or shoe on your foot; fyou want
TO grow old before your time, and as un-
comfortable generally as hedg hog, rot
led up the wrong way, advise you TO
remain bachelor, but if YOU want TO live
decently, get married. | have got ten
daughters. .genilemen- over powerlng sp-
plause and you may have your pick
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-05-21
Mrs pariInrton PatriotIc.

"Hurrah," ssid Ike, =. be read the fact
in the papers, "here's O. Regon admitted
into the Usion." "A Furiner, fsould
Judge" remarked Ms. PsTtingion,l looking
wisely at The steam that rose from tho
tescups end formed IN one cloud near Ito
ceiling. "bul" conIiDped lhe old lady,
~ IN glad they've Jet him come 10 Ia en-
Joy our political tights and Itls aud oilr,r
peropaIyes. Jbere's room enongl, ard
the rear Of our ins iIiuIloBs shOeld ke ex-
tended. don't believe a man should be
cot of because he wssn'i born IN Ibis
country for iwenty-one years. which Of
course wasn't any fault Of his e,erybody
woul be born here II they could Lave
their own auction Consulted. The odds
is only The diGerenef-Slaies or men. tbs
all the same. Let EN- rome into our
grand CONSERVATION. where lhe eagle sbsll
spread his broad opinions oIer EN-. and
make 'em happy in an DnIiDiied bondage
Of brotherhood. Ike The Sismese twins"
She had not isken her eyes from the
sieam that ruse from The cups, and joined
in one cloud that seemed 10 represent The
Union she was depicting. Ike had bet
Ter illustration. for he took the five pre-
served peaches on The plate. and pu! them
all in al once.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-05-21
Shocking scene at an Execution.

The Chicago Times, in giving an &C
coun, Of the execution there, on Friday,
of Michael McNamee, for the murder OF
his wife, describes line following painful
scene al the gaIlows -
The sheriff, by quick and sudden
motion, pulled the cord, the bolts came
out, and the trap fell instantly. The
wretcbed man fell, bul horrible 10 relate,
the Jerk was so severe that the leather
collar broke, and the poor man fell Hat
down on the stone floor of the prison be-
low. The fall could not have been less
than ten feet. OF course the prisoner
was very much bruised and stunned. No
sooner, however, had he touched the
floor, than he was raised therelrom by
tie vigiant officers in attendance, and this
time carried up the stairs. Ii was some
minutes before The rope could be again
prepared, and during this interval, his
sufferings must have been very great. Al
LENGTH however, running moose was
maoe in the rope, and the rope itself pla-
ced around his neck. Again was The
wre,ched maa placed in the proper posi-
ton on the drop /; again was the cap PIa-
eed over his eyes. and again was The bolt
Withdrawn. and the murderer launched
into the space below. This time the
work was better done. The poor man
struggled violently, and swung 10 snd iro
for some minutes but his struggle grew
fainter and fainter. and after Ten or Twelve
minutes, ceased altogether.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-05-21

Il surse the hour hen we were mar
ried ~ exclaimed an snrsged gentleman
10 his better half. To which she n idly
replied, "Don'I, my dfar, for 'bst was the
only happy one We have seen J"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-05-21
Fun Auve-Rich Pixies Peak Letter.

The Milwaukee News has letter
which is so generally humorous that we
make il as attractive as possible by means
Of subheads. you like fun read. II
is "sllcged" 10 be from citizen Of Hori-
con, Wisconsin
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-05-21

The Portland editors are getting fai
and zy on salmon. Jolly fellows.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-05-21

! have cousin as fair and CAV
AZ e'er by mortal Bard was sung
As merry zephyrs oct at play,
Sporting the dew kissed flowers among
And bright as the blush Of early morn
TInging with light the eastern skies,
And mild and grace(ul as fawn
Is my genie Cousin with bright brown
eyes.
Like sweet fairy whispers borne a.ong
On the zephyrs gentle wing
SWeeler than melodies of soltesI song
Is the cham her smiles doth bring.
AHd when the heart doth sink in deepest
night
And troubles darkest clouds arise,
Like a blessed beam of Heavens own
light
Is my genrle Cousin with bright oro wn
eyes.
Sweet thoughts of her my heart doth
thrill,
And Ger life's path srew sweet delight
Sweet as the mnrmuripg Of the shell
On the ocean beach at night.
And though may rove in foreign lands
And dwell meath stranger skies
My heart III be bound with fairy bands
To my gentle Cousin with bright brown
eyes.
Within my heart her name shall live,
Deep y traced on memory's scroll,
Crowned with all my heart can give
The lruest feelings oI my soul.
Nav life be but silver stream,
Srewn with all that heart may prize
And pass away like happy dream
To my gentle cousin with bright brown
ewes.
"Marshy DELL" April 80, 1859.
BUTCHER, SPARE THAT cow.
Butcher, spare that COW
Touch not her gentle hide;
Eve often heard her low,
When by my granny's side.
How oft, in happy youth.
I've leaped upon her back,
And laugh'd to see how quick the folks
Would clear her rapid track.
How oft I've placed brier
Beneath her aged tail,
And lloyd to see her graceful steps,
As she kick'd o'er the pail.
Again, in youth's bright days
Their mem'ry never dies
Eve put molasses on her back,
To see her switch the flies.
And Oft. when sad and sick at heart;
When nobody was nigh
I7e tied her horns to her hndle
And milked the creature dry.
Then. butcher. spare that COW
could not see her dead:
So take thy CORY hands away,
OIL will punch your head !!
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-05-21

Who knows what ih;s line is GoF
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-05-21

5B5GS5S5.I3 IN aSUUGo
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-05-21
For the Register.
MY BROWN-EYED COUSIN.

= By BRAISERD.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-05-21

AFFECrioNATE INVITATION.
"Sell of what stuff you have in Wis
, 1859-01-21
Gl5ttQI pQlliG;iCQs.
ItlNarH St1it e. ec.'s
REpEINr OF THE
RITISI PERIO DlCALS.


"Farmer's Guide"
Cre7s Ps6Wf'or ia Ne prize NJ Pie E1'iar Publication
EO%AED sCOTI co, N'y lorF continue TO re.pubisf
4 the following BRITISH PERIODICALS, viz:
!. The London Quarterly, (conservatlye)
. The Edinburgh Review. (WhigO
g. The North British Review. (FTee ChurebN
T. The WcstClnster Review. Oiheral)
.. BlackNvOOds Edinburgh MngaElme, fToryO
, 1859-01-21
JACKS FOR SALE.

0S JACKS AND JEENIEs for sale by
Sc PUGET MILL CO.,
27:n At Teekalet, W. T.
, 1859-01-21

The editor of the Alabama Cotton Planter
thus gives his experience with one of the
articles sent out of the Patent Office;
@We have many inquiries as to the value
Of this crop; some express fear that the
nuts can never be eradlcated. We have
not tested them long genough to know whether
they can be or not; for our own part we
hope they cannot. We know them 10 be
the most valuable crop for fattening hogs
that can be grown. We last year put a
lot of halfstarved hogs upon an acre Of
them, and never saw pigs improve as fast.
As the hogs rooted upon them, chickens for.
sock the hone lot for the chufa patch, and
fattened faster than we ever knew them on
corn, and the favor of their flesh was deli.
cious. We took the hogs off il. the early
spring, and now find splendid stand Of
cufa on the same ground. Many confound
them with the grass nut; they belong to the
same family, but in their growth they are
not at all alike. The chuh forms its nut
near the surface, generally not more than
two inches below. When the stalk is pulled
up Lefore It has dried, nearly all the nuts
come with it. Therefore, we think that it
is easily rooted out if it is desirable 70 do
50. We look upon il as the greatest acquis-
Ition introduced by the Patent Olice.n
, 1859-01-21

ANedicina Diet Drink Of enently salutary qualities
manufactured by him ell exclusively, at his factory al
Schedam, In Holland, ard well known during the last
twelve years throughout the Atlantic aud Western
II Is made from the best ,rey that he selected In
Europe, with tic essence II aromatic Ilsn berry, Of
acknoN lodged aud extraordinary medicinal qu les II
has long since acquired higher reputation. both in Eu
rope aud America, than any other duTetic teverage.
Analyzad, u Is PERREcTLY PuRE LioU0R, in its
thee's mild and Wholesome tonic II Is eztensively
used and approved by the medal faculty, the temper
| ance pc pie, heads Of families. Sc.
In Gravel, GOut and Rheumatism, In 0bstructons ol
the Bladder aud Kidneys and in general Debility, it.
effects prompt dec ded auinvariably reliable And
It Is not My remedy for these malad es hut In all cases
ia which they produced by drinking bad water which
Is amist universally the cause Of them operates
For Fever and Ague Il Is one Of The most efieaclous
prevenlives that can be resoFted 70.
The ArOmat.s Scheldam SchnappS
s consequently IN Rest demand ty persons travelling
about to settle 10 those paris Of the cuniry especially
we'll by many every community where Il has beume
known On account 0i its other remedial properties
In all cases ol Dropscal tendency Il is generally the
only remedy required when adopted in the early stages
Of the disease. 10 Dyspspsia maadies, when 6ken In
prpeT quantities. diet drink and especially vt nner
il Is found, BY uniform experience 10 he eminenly efca
ciOs In The most obstinate cases. when the best Of
the usual remedies have failed tD a I'd more than mpo-
TaTy relief Il VI Fatulency s immedi and
nvarabe specific; and Il mAy be administered in diluted
and prop0onate quantities young infants IN all
those paroxyms Of gripping pain in the stomach and bow.
70 which they are especially subject, as well as in the
IL judcious adoption In connection with the principal
meals when o exhaustion dictates IT'S use bever
tails 70 relieve The debility attendant upon protraced
cironic m ladies' low temperament and exhausted vital
energy, y whatever induced These are facts 70
which many OF the most emlnent medical men, both in
Europe and the United States have horne testimony and
which are BY the highest written autb6rtes
Pot up 10 quart or pint bottles. 10 cases Of dazsn,
with my name On the bottle, cork, and fac smile Of ny
Fnr 80 ~, ali tho r.,nae,.hi. a,.,s.. .,S T.,,.
, 1859-01-21
SA WASHINGTON HOTEL, ts5
i Corner Of Main and Second streets, .y
OLYMPIA, ". 7.
sILAs GALLIHER, Proprietor.

1NIIE PROPRIETOR HAS RECENTLY ERECTED, IN CON.
large sluIy bu Iug ~ by 6U freI, by hrh he s
enabled IN provide the travelling public with a larger
number Of capacOus, comfortable and exceenty ven
tItPd apartments than he 20 .rled By any other
public house in Washington Terhoy An idea Of his
ability to accommodate the plblic " be judged from tie
fact that the hotel cnLtains twenty-five private ronms
(cxcusye of family apartmcnts) SIX Of which large
drawii rooms Or parinrs.
thankful 10 the puc for the liberal patronage hereto
fore exteudtd TO The proprietor aud having thus ged
upon his Ermer business he feels ndent be eau re- der
the sopurn Of strangers with him comfortable and plea
SAINT and pairs shall he spared TO set bis table as we'll
as any in like business Beds and bedrooms furnished 10
such Us may desire them.
Board by the day and week.
A good stable is attached tn this establishment which
will he amply supplied with furae for the accommodation
Of animals Of the travelling public
share Of public patronage Is respectfully solicited
OLYMPIA, Dec. 4tb, 1857 sly
, 1859-01-21
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, 1859-01-21

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, 1859-01-21
BROOKLYN HOTEL,
Corner Of Broadway and sansome streets,
San FRANCISCO.
SAN FRANCISCO.


- THE PROPRIETOR OF THIS WELL
H;H known and old established house l. still his old
1A rirk1 Of feeding the public 1t the low prize Of
Six Dollars per week. aud still they to partake 0
hts good and well furnished table; and US Nr. Kelly b
the pioneer hotel keepers OF this city, be pledges
himself that there will be nothing wanting at his house
10 make the public comfortable
The house Is centrally located, In the vicinity of the
Custom House. Post 0ce and also Of the up river and
ocean steamers.
The house Contains a number of single aud family
rooms well ventilated suitable for ladies' aud single gen
tlemen.
There Is also attached 20 te house o READING
ROOM. and LIBRARY which contains large number
Of fee I'D standard works Theei also at the arrival
Of each steamer,
A WAGON,
which belongs n the house. 10 convey passengers and
baggage. free of charge. The pubic are respectful
requested to give the house trial.
Bard, per week. 50; per day. 81; Meals, so cents;
Lodging per night IS cents; LODGING per week 81
I 81 JOHN KELLY, Jr., Proprietor.
San Fransiaeo nec % 1857. III