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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-03-05
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A First-rate Notice for the Smiths

Smith the razor strap man, is about
again He is not ashamed of his patron
ymlc---he rather gf0TIss IN It. In the
course Ot recent harfaNgWe ~ one OF our
.neghbOTiDg cIies, Smith administered the
following CONSULTATION 30 the great family
10 which he bad the honor 20 belong =
GeBtIemPA, nv name is Smith, and |
am proud 10 say. am not ashamed OF II.
II may be !hat no person in this crowd
owns that very nncommon name. IL,
however, there be one such, lei hin hold
up his head. pull up his dickey, turn out
his toes. take courage, and thank his stars
that these are few more leiI OF ihe same
sort.
Smith, gentlemen rs an ilustrious name,
And stands very high in the annals of fame
Let White, Brown and Jones increase as lhey
will,
Believe me that Smith will outnumber them
still.
Gentlemen. / am proud of being an
original Smith not SMlTE nor a
SMYrR, but a regular natural, original
SMITH, Smith. Putting Y in the
middle, or an L nj the end. won,tdo gem
ilemen. Who ever heard Of a great man
by the name of Smyth or Smilhe !
Echo answers lshO ? and everybody says
nobody. But as for Smith. plain SMITH,
Smith, why, the pillars of fame are COW
cred with that hOHored and revered name.
Who were the mos; Iacy, witty and
popular authors of this century -? Horace
and Albert Smith.
Who the most original, pithy and hu-
morous preacher Rev. Sidney Smith,
TO 90 farther back, who was The bra
vest and boIdest soldier in Snmpier's ar
my. in the Reroulion ? Smith.
Who palavered with Powhatlin. gal
lqnied with Pocahunras, and became the
ancestor of the first families IN Virginia !
A Smith, again.
And who. | ask-and ask the cues
lion seriously and soberly-tcto, | say,
is that mai, and what is his name. who
has fought the most battles, made the
osSpeeches, preached the most ser,
mons, held the most offices, sung she
most songs, written the most poems,
courted the most women. kissed the mos'
giELs, runaway with the most wives, and
married the most widows History
S1ys. you sag, / say and everybody says.
John Smith. -. I-.tH /.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-03-05
Keep Dark.

Young man! keep your eyes open
when yon are after woman. II you
bite at a naked took. you are green. Is
pretty dress or form attractive, OF even
a pretty face Flounces, boys, are of no
consequence. A pretty face will gov
old-Paints wash off. The sweet smile
of the Airt will give place TO the scowl of
the termagant. The coqueue will not
shine in the kitchen corner, and the once
sparkling eyes and beaming coun,enance
will look daggers at you. Beware If
the dear is cross and scolds at her mother
in the back rom, you may be sure yOuH
get particular fits all over the house. Ii
She bushes when found at the wash tub
with her sleeves rolled up, be sure she is
Of the dish rag sristocracy little know know,
ledge and good deal less sense. u You
marry girl who knows nothing but TO
commit woman slaughter on the piano.
you have gol the poorest piece OF music
ever got up. Find one whose mind IS
right and PilCh in, ezs, 81 ,rsus !
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-03-05
Horrible Tragedy in washington.

/ .Mrder of the U. S. District .4ftOr.
.ney. p. Barton Key by Hon. Daniel t.
/ SickieS. w ashingIon. FEB. 27.-ThIS
community was lhrown iplo an intense
excitement to-day, by the killing OF Phil
Iip Barton hey, U. States District Auor-
ney for the District Of Columbia, at The
hands of Hon. Daniel <. Sickles. Ac.
cording TO The most reliable report, Mr..
Sickes becoming convinced OF the truth
| of certain scandalous rumors involving his
wife, resolved TO revenge his wrongs, and
about 2 o rluck this afternoon, proceeding
! from his residence, near lhe PresldenI 5
. House, to the southeast corner Oh Lalay-
cite square. in the same nelghborhood
where MIR. Kew was engaged IN conVersa'
| ton with Mr. ButIerwoGlh, o. New York,
and charging Mr.. Key with having dis
IhonOred him aud destroyed his domestic
Ipeace, shot him with revolver, one OF
Ilhe balls entering the LETT side ol his body
and passing through the corresponding
point on the opposite side and lodging un-
der the skin. Another shot took effect IN
lthe right Ihigh, near the main artery.
Key, falling to the ground, impIored Sick
les not To XII him, buta lhlrd SHOT was
inflicted in his right side, eiancing from
the body. nfllcllng a brulse Of which
wounds death ensued in few moments.
The body was taken iuto the National
! Club House, where jury Of inquest was
summoned snd an examination Of several
hours duration took place. The verdict
merely states the death from The effects Of
pistol shots, as above stated, fred by Mr..
Sekles.
| The premises of the Club House have
been crowded with people all The alter
noon and evening, anxiousI y inqurmg
into all The circumstances of the horrible
event. After Sickles had killed Mickey,
he repaired TO the residence of Attorney
General Black, where he was advised 10
deliver himself into the hands OF the off,
GERS, no subsequently conveyed him TO
, iail, TO which he was commaed for fur
iher examination tomorrow. The facts
which led 10 the tragedy will then probs-
bly, judicialIy trauspire. The inqoisiIlon
of The Coroner was merely with reference
10 the causes whicII produced death.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-03-05
Daring Feat at Niagara

Crossing on Stills .4b0re Ike FaHs.
A correspondent Of the Chicago Press and
,Trbune Sves the following particulars Of
the recent insane hazard at Niagara Falls,
.of Signor Gaspa Moreli alias Andrew
GreenIeaf, dare devil Yankee boy, who,
for wager of 81 900, on Monday week,
actually crossed Niagara river, walking
upon stills, between Goat Island and the
Falls. This writer says: '
| PuncluaIly att O'Clock, Morelli ap.
pearcd. in fine spirits and condition. He
had with him pair Of stills about twelve
feet long, made OF wrought iron, fiat,
shsrp-edged and ponted-shapPed,in in fact,
almost precisely like a double edged dag
ger. These wefe 6rmly lashed 10 his
legs, and he walked towards lhis terrible
tiver with a con6den, smile. The morn
ing was clear AMI cold, but he was attlreG
very lightly, in dress no, unlike that u
suaIIy worn by professional gymnasis.
At len minutes past seven he stepped INTO
boiling. surging, and rushing beneath his
feet. The boldest of the lockers on held
his breath in suspense, as lhe daring man
rereded srom shore. He atone seemed
uumoved, and passed on, slow y and care
fully, avoiding the larger rocks which
were made appar, n,by tie eddymg cur
rent. Ills steps al first were very short
and carefully made, bu. afterwards be.
came bolder and longer. - -
The sul's, of course, were so placed
that me current struck only against 'her
sharp edges, aud produced but lAlle e(-
tel; but sLe danger from the sunken
rocks, and the conviction, that SIM lie false
step would send him to death, produced
a feeling lhaI was horribly painful. Once
or twice he seemed to lose his balance,
and a,sekeping shudder ran through each
one OF The beholders. Recovering him
self he sil KEEP, ou-sGll rereded, upliI to
our slraning eyes he could scarcely be
DIS suished from the foauiihg waters.
The middle Of The river was attained al
last: hours seem 40 have fed, but il was
barely seventeen minutes since he left The
shore. As he approached the deepest and
most dangerous part of his route, The sus-
pense became more. .G~arfulIy intense. NO
word was spoken, except that one man
offered another FIVE dohors for moments
use of his lorgnstle. which offer passed
unheeded, Just as Morelii reached the
swifies, and deepest portion of the cur
rent. he seemed TO toiier-sink-he threw
ap his arms closed my eyes. oPeh-
ing them in moment after, saw that he
was still standing A few moments more
and he had reached the Canadian bank
and fell exhausted into the arms OF two
men who were waiting for him,
Atlhis hour e P. NJ he has nearly
recovered, and though still in bed, re-
ceives the congratulations of dozens OF
visitors who came pouring in. He left the
American shore 96O f}et above The fall,
and came ont about |, ,0o0 feet above the
Canadian The mony has already been
handed over 10 him, and all will agree
that il was fairly won. - fsI EL
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-03-05
A Happy Home.


10 happy home there wIl he no FAULT
finding, no pFerbearing sPirl-'he'e VII
be no .peesIShnessg no helIuluess. I'm
kindness, will rot dwell IN the heau or he
on The, tongues. On, the tears. the vast
ing OF life, and healA. and strength. and
ume-of all that is most TO be desised IN
home, ,occasioned merely by uRkisd
words, The celebrated Mr. Wesley re-
marked to this effect. namely, THAT ffel-
lag and scohing seemed like tearing the
flesh from the bone, and iial we have no
more rightto be guiIly OF this than we
have 10 curse, orswear, or steal. Ia a
perfectly happy bone, all selhshne-s
will be removed, Even as "Ch1sl pleas
ed not himsel(I' so among the memhers
ofa hanPyyhome, all sel6shAass wll be
removed, Even as. .'Christ pleased moi
hIpseli," so tie. members Of a happy
bone viii mol seek first TO please them
selves bat 10 please each other. ,J srr o5m
o. CheeIfglgess is FHoIher ingredient iP
happy home. How much does sweet
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-03-05

Mr.. James Hogg. was imsrried 10 Mise
Ella Beabe. lsiely,4 Whh can be moro
natural than the uDioR OF pork and beans :
Bot his Union seems ali one-sided--only
one bean 30 whole bog.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-03-05

A lady. being asked 20 waltz. gave The
folio wing sensible and appropriate ans
wpr mo, I dhshk you, sI-l have hug.
ging enough at home.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-03-05
A Remarkable woman.

The Norfulk papers notice the death IN
that city on Wednesday, Of colored le-
male named Sarah Mallory, who al The
time OF her death. was IN her hundred and
twentieth year:
Her Youngest child attended her funer.
al as the last Of the family his back is
bent, and his locks frosted Ger with the
SHOWS Of srvenry-scven winters. She
never used glasses, and Ia tie day OF her
death could hfeaa a needle as readily and
easily as ever. Her remains were lnclos-
ed in a neat mahogany coffin. on the top
OF which we're The initials IS. M. AZ
100" They were followed 10 the grave
by large Number OF both colors. Around
Tie hearse we're six venerable negro men.
who " ith willie sash across their shout
dets acted as, rall hearers; behind were
twenty four old crlorej > ladies /; many Of
theh possibly lbrce score and len years
Of age. who were alfred in black dresses,
black capps. with rhree rows OF while
ribbons around. and lead eoloTed chip
bonaers, with a white curtain, trimmed
win three rnws o. black tape then fol-
ldwed several carriages while crowds
fnllowed nul to see the last Of IIis old Ia
dy, who had lived oui six score years.
HokIoatoy's PiKs.-Dy sPepsis, which
is p,nrsldeted BY 'lhy>icisBs one Of The
most difbcbh Of al disesses TO deal with,
invariably srcconihs 10 ibis supreme reg.
ulai6r of Ihe internal organs. The effect
Of lie PlIls upon rbe membrane which
Iihes lhe aIimeniary canal. appears 10 be
wonaerfulfy sootillng and healing, while
at The same lime they gently stimulate The
siomach ana the liver. This we suppose
10 be HE Dlod,ts operGndl in cases Of
dyspepsia and diartea; but whatever
tie proetss. Here can he no doubt as 10
he rspidiiy, invsfiabiIify. and complete
ne IS of TIE cute Tie Pills have been
IN his n-iglborhood in ca
,es 81 simmer cohilAitf and general
weakness aud debility, Si'h The bsppiesl
resrIi. They are perfectly safe medi-
rine TO: cIil,IIen. -
z.Sttiie I'D our accounts al this ofiice.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-03-05
9EaPd Drinkers"

There is class Of men in the world
termed hard drinkers, who do not 60 be-
hind the door 70 guzzle down the fiery
liquid, but do it boldly and hoastingly Y.
They will declare that they pay for their
liquor and hence II is nobOdy's business.
No doubt they do pay for il like many
other articles that cannot be had without
the money but will the same individuals
If they can get credit pay their debts.
Not one out of ten. They will boast that
they maintain themselves and families, but
in most instances it is al tn expense OF
Others. They viii eXpend for liquor %
10 80 cents on an average per day, and
depend upon hard eheeE for meat, -four,
groceries, &c. Whenever man who is
not in possession of more than what the
la n slows him, becomes "regular" at
the bar-room, you might as well forgive
him the little debt he owes you, For our
part we never waste paper and ink draw
ing off accounts against such dellnqueDts.
Like every other branch Of business ours
has its quota of this kind of patrons, and
all put together, so far as their ability or
disposition 10 pay is concerned, are rot
worth single pan of powder, as much
as would shoot one. Thousands Of men
to-day who are as poor as Jobs turkey.
with debts staring al them from all quar-
iers, would have plenty OF money, clear
er beads, better characters and Better con.
stitulions, had they been as regular a.
their places Of business as they have been
at the public bar.room, grocery or still
house. The folly Of at least immOderGie
drinking is apparent, 10 everybody, bot
yetit does not seem 10 restrain the young
from following in the footsteps Of their IN
faiuaied seniors. 1f"straws show Which
way she wind blows )" there are young
men in ttfis place and vicinity to-day, ,wh@
must YET, without refotmalion, moi only
come TO want, from tIis cause. but uii.
niare'y 90 down to HE cheeTless grave oI
the DRuNk4RD. '' ''''. ~
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-03-05

In Illinois, Mr.. Bush and Mr.. Bird are
rival candidates for office. 4 In q thatrase,
the people will have to beat The Bush TO
get the, Bird. ssI -.t.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-03-05

No longer yield TO doubts and fears,
Nor dire rheumatic pain
Remember time is Aeetng fast,
And your charms are on the wane.
Seek out this girl without delay,
And then proceed to woo,
Begin al once come-haste away
Let me advise you-do ! ....'.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-03-05

Ifyou would know bow a bull would
look when his tail is twisted. just ask a
sttek-up grntfor little bill he owes
vou," uhen) he is talking TO s lady.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-03-05
I'LL TELL YOU WHAT TO DO.

Dear Fred-Ihat is, if you'll allow
Me 10 call you So
I think can appreciate
And understand your woe
I've read your grievance and yonr want
And think you will not rue,
If YOU will let me- as TREND
Advise you whs! TO do.
Don't list to all the fretfuI tales
Some married folks viii tell,
Nor strive from hosls of lovers
To bear away belle /;
But find quiet, modest girl,
GenIle-yet merry, TOO
And if your hearts in lis right place,
Twill tell you what TO do.
Don't seek her at theatre,
Ata CONCERT or a ball, ... ..
AND don't be TOO particular ,..
If she be short or tall: ...
Beauty at best, is but skin deep -
Seek one who will be true,
And love her with your heart AID soul,
And tell her that you do.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-03-05
And when you've proved that she de,

"a hHL "H"H rDu " Pi'' ~ d 49, S''N
serves ...r...
The love that you'll bestow.
Don't "shill-l, shaIl-l, oughl-l 10,
But to the altar 60. ... .......
Believe, confide, have faith in her,
And then she'll trust in you,
And in your hour of trial she
Will tell you what to do
Let no suspicious haunt your mind,
Nor jealousy disturb,
And when you are to wrath inclined,
Your anger try 10 curb,
If she be-as think she will
Righl-winded, just and true,
You ne'er will have necessity
70 tell her what TO do.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-03-05

The Albany Times gives the following
report Of a Woman's Rights Convention
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1859-01-14

FoR FEMALES. 1t is a lamentable fact that
solnrge number Of females are afflicted with
Irregularities either profuse or suppressed,
which rapidly and surely undermine their
health, shorten their lives, and ofttimes renders
them unfit for those duties in life for which an
all-wise Creator has formed them. This state
Of things need not exist when DR.. Wheatings
FEMALE REGULATING Pills are so sure to bring
relief They are composed of materials, harm
less to the most delicate constitution, but eff
cient in the highest degree in Graduating that
train OF diseases incident TO the sex, originate
ing from Irregularities. They are no Nostrum,
but claim for themselves virtues resulting from
the use Of those most valued remedies prescri-
bed by the highest medical authority, ancient
or modern. Many females give way to despon-
dency, imagining themselves in confirmed
decline. TO such we would confidently re-
commend these Pills; believing if there is q
power in any remedy to effect permanent
cure, that blessing will ensue frcm their use
They are manufactured only by J. Il. Bower,
cor I'd and Race streets, Philadelphia. None
genuine without his written signature upon
each box Price 81 90. [sept. 10.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1859-01-14

ACQUISITION OF CuBA.-0n Tuesday
last, Mr.. Slidell introduced to the Senate
a bill looking to the acquisition of Cuba
by purchase. This bill sets forth that,
as the situation Of Cuba gives it a COM
manding influence over the trade of the
Mississippi valley, and as, in its colonial
capacity, its proximity to this country
must continue TO be source &C annoy
ance, endangering friendly relations be-
tween Spain and the United States, thro'
aggressons Of its local authority upon
our commerce and citizens, for which
tardy redress can only be had by circui-
tous demands on Spain, therefore some
thing should be done with view to re-
move this prolific source Of difficulty
According to the suggestions of the Pre-
sident and the opinion Of Congress, the
bill declares that the best means of ac-
complishing this is to renew negotiations
for the purchase of the island by this
Government TO facilitate these nego-
tons, the bill appropriates $50, 000, 600;
and in case there is not that amount in
the Treasury it authorizes loan for this
purpose.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1859-01-14
Gl)e Alarkcts.

BALTIMORE, Jan. 10, 1859.
GRAIN.-Reccipts of all kinds limited, and
prices show no change from yesterday. Of
Wheat 5000 bushels offered, and white sold
at 22a$l 40 for fair to good and red at
2la$l 5for good to choice. OF Corn 5000
bushels offered, and white sold at 73a74 cents,
and yellow at 75a76 cents per bushel. or Oats
1850 bushels offered, and sold at 49a5O cents
for Pennsylvania, and 4Ga47 for Maryland
OF Rye $50 bushels Pennsylvania sold at sla
81 cents per bushel
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1859-01-14

TERRA-CuLTURE. - Prof. CONS tock,
the discoyerer Of this system, paid us |;
visit on Wednesday last, and showed Us
a number of letters of recommendation
from prominent men in different parts Of
the country, where he has lectured. He
also has letters from Messrs. Mott, KEEL
sey and Fcnton, Of the Committee on Ag-
riculture OF the House of Representa-
tives, favorable to his science lie will
repeat his lecture at Poolesville on to-
morrow at 10 o'clock, \ NJ. and several
times during next week Mr.. G. will
repeat his lecture in this place if sufi.
cient number Of patrons eau be obtained
.Et' Hon Henry Wilson has been re-
elected 70 the Scua'o from Massachusetts
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1859-01-14

BURNIEG OF CATHOLIC CHURcn AT
MoyTEEAL.-St. James (Roman Catho-
lic) Church, at Montreal, was entirely
destroyed by fire on Tuesday of last
week. The Montreal Gazette says no.
thing whatever was removed from the
interior. The altar, all the appurtenan-
ces thereof, images, pictures, ycstments
Of clergy, &c., were all destroyed At
midnight the belfry was living mass of
fire. The bearings of the large bell
gave way, and it came to the ground with
a tremendous crash, ringing as it fell,
the clapper having struck it three times
The roof had previously fallen, and the
flames belched out most furiously. They
assembled to a great height, Illuminating
the city and the whole surrounding coun-
try for miles. Nearly one hundred cords
Of dry tamarac wood, which had been
split and packed away for the winters
use, in the basement, gave immense body
to the flames, whose roaring could be
heard at great distance. Shortly after
the roof ignited the draught caused by
the fire rushed through the organ pipes,
and it fell, emitting distinct musical
sounds, thus playing its own elcgy. An
immense concourse Of people had gath
cred to witness tho spectacle, and the
general impression was that, had due ex-
ertions hcen used, the fire might have
been subdued before it had finished its
work Of destruction. The church was
insured in the Liverpool and London In
surance Office for So, 900. Beyond this
sum the loss is severe.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1859-01-14
4flarriaacs.

MARRIED, on the 9th inst. at the ''llcrmit-
age, in this county, by Rev. J. G. HENING,
Mr.. HENRY P0LKINHORN, of Washington,
D. c., to Miss RACHEL ANN, daughter of the
late ERASMUS PERRY.
MARRIED, on the 10th instant, by Rev JOIN
DoUGHERTY, Mr.. JAMES +. FEDERLINE to
Miss MARY BARNES, all of this county
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1859-01-14

INTENSELY Coin WEATHER. The fol-
lowing was the state Of the weather, at
sunrise on Tuesday, at the places named
Oswego, N. Y.--foot Of snow-thormo-
meter 20 degrees below zero; reported
20 below in the suburbs. Ogdensburg,
N. Y.-Thermometer 36 degrees below
zero. Watcrtown, N. -Thermome-
tor 30 deg. below zero. Fulton, N. Y.
Thermometer 20 degrees below zero.
Buffalo, N. Y.-Thermometer 20 deg.
below zero. Boston, Mass. -Thermo-
meter 5 deg. below. Portland, Me
Thermometer II deg. below. Bangor,
Me-Thermometer 2G below. Burling-
ton, Vt.-I'hermometer 30 deg below.
Rouse's Poiut, N. .-Thermometer 80
below. Dunkirk, N. Y--Clear and
cold about II inches Of snow thermo-
meter at zero. Elmira, N. Y.-Ther-
mometer u deg. below zero.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1859-01-14
NEW YEARS NOTICE.

I RETURN my thanks to my customers for
Il their patronage during the past year, and
at the same time take occasion TO say That
henceiorward will adhere strictly to cash
busiuess-buying for cash and selling for cash.
The discounts in buying for cash, together
with the loss by bad debts, and the cost of
bookkeeping and collecting, would amount in
year in my business to some four thousand
dollars, which sum | desire to divide among
my customers BY selling at less prices. This
system will enable them to buy for less and
will also save me deal Of trouble and work
To most Of my customers it will make little
difference whether they buy for cash or on
time. am therefore determined hereafter to
decline every application for credit for the rca-
sons stated above.
NJ. WILLIAM,
jan opposite Centre Market
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1859-01-14

a DESPERATE LYscmED "A few days
since a notorious desperate named Tom
Middleton, the dread Of the quiet citi-
zens of the counties Of Texas, bordering
on Louisiann, was arrested in the latter
State, and taken to Bastrop, Texas ~
While the sheriff was taking measures
10 secure him in jail, number Of citi-
zcns took him about a mile out Of town
and hung him