Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-11-17
Shepherdstown, West Va:


SATURDAY..... II, 1865
Us In company with our old and particular
friend big Dan Of the Haserstown Mail, We
paid hyiag visit last week TO Chariestowr
cur former County Seat and We could aot bu!
feel p aimed at the unsishtly appearance Of lie
public ediGces, the result Of most wanton van.
dslism. whilst We were equally justified TO no.
tics the spirit of enterprise and good taste
manifested by IFS citizens, in the adornment Of
their private residences, and the erection OF
new, and thorough renoF alton Of old, places Of
business. There are many Of the stores more
handsome in appearance and with larger stocks
Of goods on hand than ever before, and we
should judge that the spirit OF competition is
considerable and the feeling Of accommodation
commensurate. "There is life in the old land
yet"
We could 40! fail to make an examination of
the Agricultural Depot recently established by
our friends Messrs. Ransom s. Duke, and real
tied tina, though the extent and variety on hand
had bcea so July set forth through our adver-
These are enterprisng gentlemen, and deserve
TO be literally patronized by the farming COM
muuty, as they keep constantly on hand or
will furnish TO order, any and every articis in
the Agricultural line. Among those specially
suited to the present season, we noticed the
Improved Double Cleared Corn Shelter, Of
which hey have sold large number and is
universally pronounced as the best III use the
Family uominy Mill, cheap and convenient
article for all Hay, Straw and Fodder Cut
ters, Of all patterns Anti-Freezing Pumps
rs also all varieties Of Sausage Cutters and S,uC-
isrS. The latepl Water Drawer for Wells
apd Cislrrus, is especially deserving examina-
tion, as tIey are recommended by those who
have tested their superiority, as more s!uile In
,construclon, durable, aid cheaper than any
Pump now 10 use. We have not space for any
further enumeration but Guild solicit cal! IN
person ~ rea.ILe the advantages we have indi-
Gated. These gentlemen will be found very
accommodating and correct in their dealings.
We had The pleasure Of putting up" Of the
Carter House, kept by Mr., Lei,enriug. This
Hole! will compete with any conducted in ths
Valley OF Virginia. aud is well calculated 10
render every comfort to the weary traveller or
sojourner Mrs Leisenring will be found at all
times ca ,ering for the welfare and pleasure
Of Inc inner uGn Of her guests. Mr. Richard
Brown, who superlntends the business depart
ment, will also be found accommodating and
otlig!ng, putting forth every effort ~ make The
uuus= & pleasant retreat.
We found our old friend "Fsrnent" Of the
Free Pres, il business up to Ais eye., wiki his
sleeves rolled up 10 his neck, as usual very
jovial ana humorous, and especially "inexpres-
sibly harry" over The result Of the election in
"Aiy May land" anC iel 'eIy ;cuch Ike taking
q "myisr' upon The announ cement.
Our TREND Frank Of the Spirit was also found
full Of business, aud as usual II, severe upon
the Radicals. We "mhIied away" several
hours IN his company vsr! pleasant! aud agree
abe.
Whist "homeward bou,d" We stopped al
Duicids Depot aud found Capt. J. II. l.. Hun
ter driving big trade in The Mercantile bust.
pess upon tie principle of "Quick Sales aud
Small Profits" lie is endowed with large
share Of The spirit OF go-a-Lead-a-liye-ness, and
success is GROWING his efforts. lie IS dIsposing
Of large quantity Of goods, aud giving general
satisfaction to the community. his Clerks aud
Statesmen, MessIs. HarIGson, Sadier, Cuttings,
Bane, AID oIheis, are s!so t.lJ correct and re-
liable gentlemen.