Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-05-07

James a. Adams, Dr.. John QuigIey.
March %, 1859. II
MARION AND HIS MEN ! d.
THE .4nrious7ylooked for and Deeply
EXCITING
Tale Of the Revolution,
NOW READY
SS44.I{ AnIP E0X
Rebel Riff { men.
A TALE OF The
TIMES AND FEATS OF MARION,
BY GEORGE ALBANY, ESQ,
Author OF The Orange Girl of Venice, .
The Swamp Sleed," "Rube the Ran
GER" &c., &C., will be commen-
ced in The
NEW YUKk MERCURY,
OF SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 1859,
low Ready at all News Depots and Book
stores.
NJ character in history offers 4 better sub
II ject for the romancCr, than that Of MARION,
or, a. lie vas tamiiiarly called,
"THE SHANP FOX"
from, tho i,,,,,,,.a iroor,,iiv Of his stratagn,ns
aud devices for misleading aud deceiving the
enemy, hi, thorough knowledge Of the woods,
forests, fields and swamps Of his native region,
where he and his gallant band were perfectly
at home, while their enemies became lost and
bcwIIdercd IN the labyriuthine mazes Of under
growth and morass
The story above announced is true reflex
of those scenes and times, and IFS talented au-
thor hI, most wildly portrayed, therein, the
many exciting incidents and accidents Of tc-
naclou~ aud interchangeable struggle for Liberty,
pursued under the most adverse circumstances.
Every chapter Is rrpicte with exciting aud ro-
mart" interest, historically accurate, but with
sparkling web Of poetry woven through il,
which makes II at once a brilliant story and a
yeracIou, record. The strougly-written dcs
cr!piion, of eycuts-the ambusCaGe-tEe sud
den sortic-the night-atack-the wIid charge
and repulse-are all wonderful as examples Of
word painting, and equally true to the actual
facts
In addition to these scenes Of heroism and
Lofty daring. The SJF.3.UP FOX i not without
the gentle charm Of loYe-story. for the work
ing and the effects Of the tender passion are
depicted in It's pages, as truly and arti>ticaiy
as the sterner emotions, rendering the tale
perfect picture Of life and character in the days
a.. oil q
to the admiration, and crafty Tie taste Of eve
ry reader who has spark of true patriotism
in his soul.
Tae peculiar power and interest with which
the gifted author. GEORGE .7LB.GN'Y, ESQ,
describes the thrilling period, is a guarantee Of
the excellence Of this truly magnificent HI>tor-
zeal Romance. The vivid deiInealion Of char
acter, the depth Of thought, the fascination &C
style, the picturesque beauty Of description, and
in worI, ne power 0, language he com
maudS, oil combine To- render han one 81 the
mo { brilIlut writers Of the age, while hI'
great appreciation Of aud sympathy with he
pioneers IN the cause Of universal liberty give
him grasp Of Revolutionary subjects poo~es-
,ed by very few others. This has eoabied Arm
in the SU.LuP FOX, TO exhibit the life and
adventures Of
MARION IND IFS MEN
Is they really were, and to do TT homage %
fai deliberate yalor, that unfolding patriot
sm which, in few noble spirits, defying
danger. and above the scenes OF priya;ion, could
.ceD ai.ve the sacred fires Of liberty IA the
nick lamps and dense and gloomy forests
ASKING noibng yielding nothing. and only leav-
~ he field the better to re.enter it for the
,,mhaJ
We IKE TO ourselves some credit. for having
secured cor our columns the chCfS d CURES Of
his ~ s-tc.'s pen, but intend TO give the
NETT YORK MERCURY
,'iII higher Prest ICE than ever. We believe
/ IS already lie
i 81 and Largest Story Paper
il tie world. and we contemplate making il
better and better. with every successive num-
Der, - spite Of all expense and opposition.