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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-20

Low-NEcK DRESsEs.-A city servant
girl, in a letter 10 tie "Old Folks at
iIome," thus describes tie prevailing
fashion Of low w.necked dresses
"As for the 10 necs the loer it is lie
more iashunabil yu air, an he les cloz yu
ware the more lashunabil yu air dresl.
Ms GooIra give me blu silk ov hern
and | cut lis nee orr and Suzin Simmons
cui orr hern and We allracx i CRATE eel of
allenshun to our necs. prominadin in the
streets Iyke ulher ladys and hoIdin up
our cloz. Nobody isn't noIhin now
which dnsrl hold up her cIoz, and ,he
hier yu holds them HE more yu slr lhot
ov."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-20

Why SnP Is CALLED "SHB. A
ship is called she because man knows
not the expense I'LL he gets one-because
they look bes, when well rigget-and be-
cause they bring news from abroid. and
carry out news from home.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-20

It's said that persons in a drowning
condition suddenly remember all the
transactions Of their hives II his lie true
We heartily wish some Of our subscribers
could take bath in very deep wafer.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-20

When pupil was asked by school
master, "Wbat are the chief ends of
man p the reply was, Head and heels"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-20
Addliiou-Malrimony.

Simple Addliiou-llaIrimony.
Mulmplicaion-llayIng squalling ba-
bleS.
Division-Dvorce.
Subl!acuou-Some fellow running Off
with Your wife.
A ToAsT.-At the late celebration in
Ellington, Conn, the following toast was
the 18Th regular toast:
"Homen-the lover Of union and the
friend Of anncXallon. Like our country,
her manifest destiny is 10 spread her
skirts
The above toast was responded 10 by
nine cheers and a whoop!
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-20

A western editor links Hiram Powers,
the sculptor, is a swindIer. because he
chiSsIied an unfortunate Greek gIfl out Of
d block OF marble.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-20
VT ZLD 3UZ0ls

Formerly, women were prohibited from
marrying until they had spun set OF he'd
furniture, and hence were entitled SPIN
slers until married. 4 morose old bsche-
lor at our elbow remarked Now
days they spin street yarn w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-20

is Mr.. Smith in 2 asked an lnshmsn.
No. was The reply; will yoo leave
your name ? Och murder Do YOU
think I'd be after gong home without a
name = rejoned Pat.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-20

What on aIrih alIs these" ere shirt but
tons, wonder Just the minnit puts
the needle through 'em 10 sew 'em on,
;hey splits and flies all to blts." "Why,
Grandmother, them isn't buttons, hsy's
my pep2ermoio, and you've been spi-
ling Them"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-20

oh, Mr. HILL said one Of the Rev.
IllIis hearers, "how is it YOU say so ma
ny "uI Of the way Ihings IN your SER
mons p 'Brcsuse.' said The eccentric
divine, you are such Out ol the way sin
ners.'
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-20

'Sambo, does you know de key 10 de
ob de South ?
Key to de prosperity OBJ de Doul! big
words, Juna guess you must hab been
eating massa's booklioray. Golly, |
hsn'l learnt eauG TO answer dei.'
We'll, chile. It's lie darkey.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-20

Rev. Nh, an eccentric preacher IN
Michigan, was holding forth not long
since in Detroit. 4 young man arose 10
90 out. when The preacher ssid, Young
man. If you'd rather 90 10 hell than hear
me preach, Won may go - The sinner
stopped, reflected moment. and saying
respectfully. "WelI, believe ] woBld,"
and went on.
"The world is all a fleeing show
said priest 10 cuIpTi on lIle gslloss.
Yes" was The prompt reply. ''6ui if
you have 80 objection, Id rather see the
show liule longer"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-20

The subject Of impression at first sigh,
was being talked over at the supper table.
when The lady who presided "o'er the tea
cups and lea," said that she had always
formed an idea Of person at first sight,
and generally found il to be correct.
"Mamma," said her youngest son. in
a shrll voice that attracted The attention
of all present.
"Well, my dear, what is it! replied
The fond mother
81 want 10 know what was your opin-
ion OF me when YOU first saw me p
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-20

Here is a prescription which was ham
ded TO drugglsl by PHYSICIAN -
4 cranes white yitirl
forty drops Of ludIum
wun oTnX.Tuws wafer
put IN too OwnX vile.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-20

Over bridge In the town Of Athens,
Ga, is posted the following notice Any
person driving over tbi, bridge at pace
faster than a walk, shall, if white nan,
be fined S5 il negro, receive twenty
five Iashes, half the penalty 10 be beS-
fOcsd on The ipformer.'
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-04-01

The Washington Star Of March 18th,
gives the following account of the sale Of
Mr.. Keys furniture
"The administrators sale of the furni-
Key, was commenced ct ten o'clock this
morning. At that hour. . number Of car
riages we're drawn up in front Of the Key
house on G street. and in doors . goodly as.
semblage-the lsdiss largely in the FREEDOM
inant-wss gathered in the parlors or strea-
ming up and down the staircases.
"Mr. Keys chamber, fronting on G street,
was furnished with rather Spartan like SIM
plicity-a plain bed, medium sized cheval
glass, small msntel clock, ETC., etc and the
walls adorned by a single print Fanny
Ellsler,' we believe
I'm the chamber above this, curious
group were overhauling the contents Of a
small closet, which held the military leap.
tain's) equipments of the deceased. A pair
Of old-fashioned brass horse pistols, hand
some sword, and on the lower shelf hat
box. containing the well.remembered Mont
gomery Guards cap worn by him when in
command Of that company.
In the nursery much attention was At
tracted to beautiful miniature house. some
five feet in height. and which, with it's tiny
green blinds, carpeted rooms, and curtained
and glazed windows, must have been the
marvel and delight Of the children for whom
it was procured.
"When we left the house, the auctioneer
was surrounded by an animated croud Of
bidders, and the articles sold ct rather high
prices, many of them being sought for as
mementoes by personal and family friends.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-04-01

An amusing incident happened last
week at the Court House. An insane
man was brought into court, and the
Judge asked him whether he would
have lawyer to protect his rights, TO
which he replied, that il there was one
who feared God he would have him for
his attorney. This was poser to the
Judge. The idea Of selecting law
yer "who feared Col" was Hcrcule-
an task, in that crowd, but the Judge
said Mr.. Seeley would perhaps answer
his requirements, and accordingly as
signed to him the duty. The insane
man calmly rose to his feet and with
vehement voice exclaimed-"Before
God, and in the face Of these witnesses
I reject that man, for he neither fears
God nor walks upright before the peo-
pie" This completely disturbed the
equinamity Of the court, bnt when the
Iunatic selected Attorney Harris, as a
lawyer answering the above particular
requirements, the feelings of the court
and Bar can be better imagined than
portrayed, and hearty laugh was in
dnlged in to the great destruction Of
snspenders and "trowserloon" buttons.
Then came mp the varied evidence, to
establish insanity, when DR.. lie Roy
stated that about year since, the in
sane man asked him if Pierce was
President, to which he answered that
James Buchanan was exalted to that
position, whereupon the lunatic pro-
ceeded to direct religious tracts to his
ExceIlency. the court then asked the
DIR. if he based the evidence of his
supposed insanity upon the fact Of his
having sent religious tracts to the
President, to which the DR.. replied he
did. The Judge, bland smile passing
over his face, said he thought the evil
dence valid. This innocent thrust at
the chief Executive was received with
much merriment. = Grandy County
Herald.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-04-01

From the Louisville Democrat, March 26th.l
We are called on to record one of the most
bloody affrays that has occurred in our city
for some time. 1t occurred on the steam
boat David Tatum. while lying at the wharf
yesterday morning. There was party on
board the boat bound for Pixies Peak. among
whom was James PHILIPPE from Scott county.
Phillips sat down on the bench near the
boilers. were the deck passengers eat their
meals. When they came to eat breakfast,
they asked Phillips to get up. He was under
the influence Of liquor. and refused. Words
passed, and the parties soon were engaged
in light. Knives and pistols we're drawn
and freely used. One deck hand, named
Bob Jones. was shot in the thigh; another
named Ed. Wall cut in the arm; man
named Patrick O'Neal was cut in the hand,
and slightly scratched in the leg by bullet.
But the most seriously of ell who were
wounded. was James Phillips, the creator of
the disturbance; he received stab in the
right breast. The wound is between the
sixth and seventh ribs. and 10 about one
inch and half in length; the lung is cut in
. shocking manner. 1t 10 opinion Of the
doctor that hs cannot live. Wall and Jones
have been arrested by officer Blieh. We
understand that after Wall had cut phillips.
he threw the knife In the river. It IL des
eribed as most murdsrous weapon. Mr..
Bligh took Wall 70 the Hospital. where
Phillips had been conveyed, that he might
beidentified. Phillips recognized Wall. and
selected him from among two others, % the
one who had cut him. They we're then con-
veyed to jail; Phillips feeling convinced
that he could not live, has given state
ment Of the facts, Of which the above il the
substance
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-04-01


The following is from letter from ex.
President Pierce, who, with his amiable
and excellent lady, has been for some time
travelling in Europe:
"HoTEL VILLA NARDI, SORRENTO,
February IL, 1859.
"MY DEAR SIR: The enclosed letter would
have been sent from Capri, had not commu-
nication with the main land been interdict.
ed by wind and waves Az soon az the sea
became quiet We embarked for this sweet
and picturesque place.
1t was pleasant to find here letters and
papers from home awaiting our arrival
My satisfaction, however in reading the pa
pers was somewhat narred by certain par.
agraphs, which impute sinister motives to
my friends and myself. in connection with
my protracted absence from the United
States. The suggestion that my voyage to
Madeira, aid subsequent sojonrn in Europe
were prompted by any object, except the
one known to the public, is, under the cir
cumstances peculiarly wanton.
1t would be more difficult, % I believe
have said to you in the enclosed, to con-
vey to you any adequate idea of the extent
to which ! have enjoyed the repose which,
for the first time in twenty-five years, it has
been my privilege to command. For MIRA.
< cree, exemption from care and exciting
causes of solicltude is Indispensable
IS cannot speak with any certainty as to
the period of our return, but, whether it be
earlier or later. you may be quite sure that
! shall, under no possible circumstances, con-
sent to the use Of my name in manner
calculated to disturb the tranquil pursuits
which alone pertain to the life of private
citizen.
"Your friend,
franklin PIEack
Hon. B. N. FARLEY Hollis, N. H."
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-04-01

WOODS HAIR RRsToRATIvE.-Among all prep
arations for the hair that have been introduced as
iptallirle none has given the sati eaction or
gsiuei the popularity that Prof Woods Hair Rfsto-
rstiye GOV hiss. HIS Restorative has passed the
ordeal Of innumerAbie fashionable toilets, and the
ladies' wherever they have tested H. pronounce II a
y erless article. They End, where the hiir Is thin
ned, that Il creates fresh growth--thaf II fully
restores the vegetAtive power OF the roots on the
denuded PLACES, and the 6bres TO shoot forth
nnev-,hat 1t desolvss and removes dandrnf, pre-
vents grsynes restores the hair to its original color
when grayness as actually superverei, gives rich
In ire impart. the softnsss and flexbiyo of silk to
the hair and keeps it always luxuriant, healthy and
in full vigor.-N. y. Tribune.
Sold by all respectable druggists.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-04-01

sooner settled than . so-called cash-in-
debtedness But cash ceases to be
cash, when it is long deferred, and TO
call il SO is mere pretence and dis
honest use Of terms.
The advantages in business, which
accrue TO . man who is trne to his
word, can hardly be overest!matec.-
Character is better credit than capital
A man whose statements may always
be taken without question, whose
promises are made never to 60 unfulfiIl-
ed, whose verbal agreements are as
good as his written contracts, whose
integrity is Of more value in his own
eyes than any mere fortune which he
could barter it for, will be astonished
to find in his hour Of need, with what
strength he is braced up on every side
and how often he will be able to stand
firm IS a rock, when other men trem-
bic and fall Five years of consistent
rectitude will be worth, in credit, more
than a doubled capital without the
confidence which such character
inspires! 1t is good rule, in build.
ing up such a credit, when a payment
is once due, never to suffer ones self to
be asked for it twice! Every man who
aspires to honorable success in business
should remember that he must hold to
his promise as ship holds to her
anchor, and that the moment he
breaks from it he is in danger Of disas
ter to his fortune and wreck to his
character.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-04-01

The late acti on of the Pennsylvania
Democrctlc State Convention, we are
glad to lear, gives general satisfaction
through that State, Mr.. Buchanan's
friends in that State are rallylng about
him, and scores of those, who for a
while seemed to lean towards the sedl-
tious doctrines taught by Forney, are
becoming the strongest friends and
warmest advocates Of the Presidents
general policy. In case Forncy does
succeed in getting together corporal's
guard of his fanatIcal friends at ms
Harrisburg Convention it will not
amount to anything deiinite-a mere
bubble upon the sea of politics which
would scarcely be recognized as a po-
litical movement. The policy Of tho
Administration has too firm hold up
on the Pennsylvania democracy to bo
shaken by any action Of John W. For
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-04-01
The European War.

The war prospect is highly ilattcr-
ing, and it is firmly believed that the
four millions of soldiers which are now
under arms in the different European
Governments, will soon have some ac-
tive professional employment with
powder and steel. The French En-
peror-as far AS outside appearance
is concerned, is taking the matter very
coolly, but though the surface is
smooth and placid, there is current
underneath which is all commotion.-
The fire which now seems to slumber
will soon belch forth, and the clashing
Of arms will soon be heard on many a
field. 1t Is reported by the Pcrsia's
news, that the Lyons Railway has been
officially notified to hold itself in readi-
ness to transport $4,000 French troops
over its line. Napoleon's army now
consists Of CT 400 men, 1G5 batteries
de campagne, marine, All vessels of
war, 800 sailing, III steamers, $4,000
marines.
The Austrian army consists of G7O,-
577 men, of which $4,000 were in
fantry, 10000 cavalry, $1,000 artillc-
ry, ll,ll6 engineers, 9,217 pontoneer,
marine, lO4 vessels Of war. This i'm
mense force is now in perfect readiness
to march into the field, and settle the
petty disputes between France and
Austria after the manner prescribed
by the code of war. Sardinia has
$4,000 men and $500 marines; is an
avowed ally with France in the work
Of carnage, which it is more than like
ly will commence before two month,
have elapsed.
The sentiment in America is deci
dedly in favor Of the war; yet We have
but little choice either way as to which
party shall come off victorious in the
struggle for power. Standing where
we do, We can but look on, and feel
ing as we do, we would sooner cncour.
age the war thad let it subside. In
case the ball is set in motion it is al.
together probable that when once in
motion, it will not only be carried
on with spirit by the original uart;e.
but will beyond doubt, draw into III.
same difficulty many of the other lead
ing powers Of Europe. There seem,
to be active preparations on all hands
Let the war come. 1t viii be fin,
thing for the farming interests Of tn,
Union. While Europe fights, we vii
produce the provisions with which t
feed it, population. s,uss1
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-04-01
SPECIAL NOTICES.

EHDD. MANN, ~ renowned diseov.rsr Of that
invslssbas remedy, DR.. Aann's Ague B.issm. still
combines 70 labor in bhaif Of the afflicted. His
melscices are universally admitted by the America an
press, 20 be far superior to and all others ever
discovered for the treatment Of chis and sgue,
and all intermittents. There can be doubt II ~
can pIsce confidence in the immune able tsstin,on
which the Doctor has in his possession that IL Is the
greatest discovery ever made in the science me-
cine The attention Of our readers Is called to the
advertisement OF this Bal-am found In another col
umn IT this paper, anil We would recommend Oh sur
fertne from thi. disease viz: chis fever and ague
% avsii themsesyes Of trial Of this re0sdy.
a1ld by all good druggists.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-04-01
The lB0srdlns House Poisoning Case.

A brief paragraph appeared in yes
terday's Times, announcing the death
Of Mrs. Beetham, who kept be arding
house at the corner of Fourteenth st.,
and Fourth avenue, and attributing her
death as the probable result of poison.
As she in common with most of the
other inmates of the house, was taken
sick soon after eating her breakfast, -
the supposition was very strong that
there must have been poison in some
OF the food that was eaten; but wheth-
or the poisoning was accidental or in
territorial, was mystery. The dcvel-
opments that have. since been made
leave but little doubt that the poison
ing was the deliberate act OF servant
girl employed in the house, named Mar
garet Burke, and that her motive was
revenge against the landlady. 1t ap.
pears that Margaret has been in Mrs.
Beetham's employ for some time past,
and that she possessed an unusually vi
olent and revengful disposition. A few
days since Mrs. Beetham became in
censed at her conduct and ordered her
to leave the honse, which she refused
to do until her wages were paid. Mrs.
Beetham not having the money to set
tie with her at the time, permitted her
to remain, and meantime had another
dispute with her. Following the last
difficulty, the girl stated to one of the
inmates Of the house that There wo'd
be scene in the house before long"
She also told another boarder that she
"would be even with Mrs. Beetham.
On Wednesday morning Mrs. Beet
ham, contrary to her usual custom left
the preparation of the breakfast en-
tirely to Margaret. Shortly after eat
ing, Mrs. Beetham with nearly all her
boarders, was taken with vomiting, q
burning sensation in the throat and
stomach, and other symptoms usually
attending poisoning by arsenic. Sew
cral physicians we're called, who al
once declared the sickness was the re
suit Of poison. Meanwhile the girl
Margaret pretended to be sick, but the
testimony 50 fer indicates that he,
sickness was sfeigned. In the case Of
Mn. Beetham the symptoss continued
to grow wosss until sbout noon on
Ihur.day whsa ahs died.. ITwsof the
boarders a Nh Robinsoa and Mr.
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Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-04-01

A pretracted meeting has been go
ing on Of late in the Lutheran church
at Fairfield, which resulted in the con
iir,nation of twenty-eight members.
Appanoose county Fair Grounds
have located on the site offered by
Judge Dudley, near Centreville.
IpA CouSTY.-Thc Sioux City Ea-
gle states that recent freshets swept
Oft many Of the bridges in Ida county,
but the people turned ont under the
County Judge, Hon. }. NJ. Moorehead,
and in two days time most of the
streams were reLridged.
SEED WuKAr.-Mr. Ward Lamp
son, Of Fairfield, Jefferson county, has
borrowed 81 900, and sent TO Wiscon-
sin for seed wheat, TO supply the far
mers Of that county, which seed he
proposes to let them have at cost
| The idea is a good one and stamps
the author as one Of natures noble
men.
The Keosauqua News states that
last wear there were one hundred and
forty-six landings made at tho wharf OF
that place, and the Steamboat men are
anticipating long and profitable sea
son in 1859. The Dcs Moines was
full of water and freights plenty on
the 18th inst.
The Marengo Visitor states that the
contract for rebuilding the bridge
across the Iowa at that point, has
been let to S. K. Day, for 100, and
all the money subscribed except : 80.
Crossing is now made without difficult
ty.
A correspondent Of the Cerro Cor
do Press, states that Hancock county
| needs more of the "fair sex, to urge
and encourage" the people; also that
in the north part of the county there
are some $4,000 acres Of timber, OF
which less than 1000 acres is owned
by residents.
PLEASANT AFFAIR.-The students
in Western, QLnn coxnty) College who
board themselves in the institution,
were agrceably surprised on the 10Th
inst, to receive a roasted shanghai,
plus nice cake, to each mess-the
"chlckcn fixins" and good things hav-
ing been contributed by the citizens Of
Western as a token of their good will
towards the students. The grateful
recipients, over thirty in number,pub-
lshcd a card of thanks in the last Col
tege Adoocote, in which they make es-
pecial mention of Messrs. &. Briggs
and Jonathan Neidig, as most active
in raising the contribution.
The Wintersett Madisonian Of the
10Th, learns by private letter from s.
II. Lunt, Deputy Register of the State
Land Office, that the General Govern
ment, on the 5th Of the present month
certified to the State o,130,lSG,S1-
Tooth acres of land as per Act of 18th
of May, 1856, to aid in the constrnc-
ton of certain Railroads of the State.
The lists have been reserved by the
Register, and arc certified to aid in tho
construction of the Mississippi Il Mis-
souri, Railroad within the six mile linn
it in the Council Bluffs District, l41,-
2G5 7-lOOths acres. In the same
District within the fifteen mile limit,
2ll,366 S-lOOths. In the Charlton
District, within the fifteen mile limit,
so acres, making total of 352,7lI
l5-ll Oths. To aid in construction of
the Dubuque & Pacific Railroad, L.
l47,4S1 7-lOOths acres; to aid in the
construction of the Iowa Central Air
Line Railroad, 500, 995,59 Tooth acres.