Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-02-05
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For the Register.
WARRENsBURG Missouri. }
January Is, 1859.


murder, plumber. robbery and all sorts OF
acts. Our politicians, and the
Presidents message cries peace when
there is no peace; and itreaIly seems that
there is no quiet and peace for the lnhab-
tants of that much talked of Territory.
Nearly every day we get fresh news
from there of the troubles and difficulties
that are Gaily occurring. The notorious
MONTGOMERY at head Of gang o'
some Two hundred low-lfs desperadoes
have been perpetraling these high-handed
oulrages, OF late, in and around The town
of Fort Scott. Every pro-slavery man in
the Territory stands in Imminent danger,
being liable al any time to be murdered
and robbed by this band of Iawless devils.
They have been busy of late burning
property, killing innocent men, and bTu-
tally treating women and chlldren-steal-
ing clothes from off their backs-thep tur-
ning them out in the cold 10 slerve or
freeze 10 death.
Not satisfied with their inhuman crimes
in the Territory, they have dared 10 ven
lure over the line on the sacred soil oI
Missouri. They have visited the border
counries-Bales, Vernon, Jackson and
others, and have carried on their helIish
work to an extent that calls loudly for re.
dress. These Experimentation pre-
cedent in christian COunlry-lhese in
suits and assaults OF lhe North against the
peace and dignity OF the SOulh,-have
been let alone long enough-patience has
ceased to be virlue-and The submissive
policy Of the peaceful people Of the South
and not subserve our best interests. The
day Of submission has past; so also the
day Of compromise; we must now take
our stand-a firm unAnchIng, decisive
stand-and assert our constitutional rights,
and defend them.
The idea Of an armed band Of Northern
bulleys and blackguards entering the SOW
ereign Stale of Missouri and committing
depredations, uampling under foot the
laws Of the State, is carrying The war
little too far into Africa" and arouses
IN The true patriots breast fire Of ylrIuos
Indignation.
Our State Legislature, I'm pleased 10
inform you, have taken cognizance of the
crimes committed in the border counties,
and bill has already passed authorizing
tie Governor to call out vulunteers-
mounted men--ro imme dIaleIy proceed 10
the frontier and protect the lives and prop
erly of our citizens. Missouri is doing
perfectly right, lis just what every one
expects her 10 do. 1t is feared, however,
by some that by sending volunteers to the
border. they VII transcend their duty by
crossing the line, .here will follow serious
uoubles-an endless civil war ensue, in
volving the peace and prrpetuiiy of the
whole Union. Bot it Is hoped that Moth
ing of the sort viii arise and TO secure
that hope our Stale must acl on the delen-
siye.
The "JOhnson County Guards" of this
Place have paIrolicsly offered their SER
vices, and his Excellency Bob Stewart
has accepted them. 1t will be the frsi
company on the field. As your cores
pondent has the vanity TO acknowledge
his patriotism and law-abiding principles,
he feels il his bounden duty TO lay his pen
on the rack, buckle on his armour, "and
off 10 the wars again.
(The "Shepherdstown Cavalry" ough'
TO offer their services, perhaps they might
distinguish themselves
Pixies Peske! yes, Pixies Peak I!
Who of your numerous readers have not
heard Of that suriferous summit known far
and near as Pixies Peak-lhe land Of
golden ssrds and gIlltering prospects.
Well, this elevated, eAlolIed and lauded
piece Of earth is situated somewhere be-
tween Kansas city and California and il
is said that gold-lhat great iusligalor Of
all earthly pursuiis-is there 10 be obtain.
ed in abundance. But your correspon-
dent is rather increduloUs and loaihe TO
believe ii. That The precious metal is
there 10 be found (dng for, Just like you
do anywhere else no one has the hsrdi-
hood 10 doubt; but il is not there in such
large quantities as is reported.
Be that as it may Gold or no Gold,
the report of its being there has gone
forth to the world. and the people have
heard il; therefore Pixies Peak gold mines
will have the desired effect.
The American people possess a some.
what commendsbIe trait, IN their charac-
ter Of perseUerdnee--a sort Of a spirit 10
"go;" and determination to do what ev-
e: they take mo their heads TO perform !:
consequently let The reports from this
new EldOrado be good, bad or Indifferent
notc. il wall not prevent them from resli-
zing the truth for themselves.
Numbers have already gone. and pow
erful emigration will start oui in the spring.
1t has. from the FIRST. been my opininn