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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-09-15
FOREVER THINE.

Forever thine, what'er This heart beiide,
Forever mime, where'er OUT LOT De cast
Fate that may rob US Of all wealth beside.
Shall leave US love, ill life itself is past.
The world may wrong us-we will brave
it's hate
False friends may change, and false
hopes decline,
Though bowed by cankering care we'll
smile a, fate
Since thou su mine, beloved, and am
thine.
Forever thine when circling years have
spread
Times snow blossom DER thy placid
brow;
When youths rich glow, its purple light
is fed,
And lilies bloom where roses flourish
now.
Say. shall | love the fading beauty less.
Whose springtine radiance has been
wholly mine !
No come what will, thy steadiast truth
I'll bless
In youth, in age, thine own, forever
thine !
Forever thine; at evenings dewy hour,
When genle hearts TO tenderes
thoughts incline,
When balmes, odors from each closing
Are breathing round me-Ihine. iorev'
er thine
Forever thine aid fashions hsariles:
thrOng,
IN courtIy hOur-a' folly's gildee
Smile, on thy cheek, light words uPor
thy tongue
My deep heart is thine-fOyeVer thine
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-09-15
What the Age Wants.

Awriler says. 1.-The great want Of this
age IS men. Men who are not for sale
Men sound from the centre 10 lbe clrcum'
ference true 10 The hearts core. Men
who fear the Lord and coVetness. Men
who " vi condemn ihe wrong IN friend or
foe, in themselves as IN Others. Men
whose eonscIences are as steady as the
needy 10 the pole. Men who will stand
for the right if the heavens tolter and the
earth reels. Men who can tell the truth
and look the world and the devil right in
the eye. Men that neither brsg nor run.
Men that neither swsgger nor finch. Men
who have courage without whisIling for
it, and JOY without shouting for ii. Men
in whom lhe current Of everlasting life
runs slll, and deep, and strong. Men
careful Of Gods honor and careless Of
mems applause. Men too large for secta-
rian limits and TWO strong for secIsrlan
bands. Men who DO moi strive, nog cry,
nor cause their voices 10 oe heard in the
street, but who will not fail, nor be dis
couraged, ill judgment be set on he earth.
Men who know their message and tell il.
Men who know their duty and do il.
Men who mind their own business. Men
" ho will not lie. Men who are no, TOO
lazy 10 work, nor too proud 10 be poor.
Men who are wiling TO earn what they
eat. and wear what lhey pay cor. Men
" no know in whom they have beleN ed.
Men whose feet are on The everlasting
rock. Men who are not ashamed Of their
hope. Men who are strong win divine
strength, wise with the wisdom that com
eth from above, and loving with The love
Of Christ. Men of God -
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-09-15
1nScpeoent 1ntete Geu,
ImpOrtant 10 Farmers.

Decision Of the Commissioner Of In
ternal Reuenus.-The following decis-
ions have recently been given by the
Commissioner of Internal Revenue at
Washington. Thay are important 10 far
ners, in go far as they unIsngle some OF
the knolty points of the law.
|. Farmers will not be required TO
make return Of produce consumed in their
Iowr immediate families.
2. The farmer's profits from sales OF
live stock are 10 be found by deductng
from The gross receipts for animals sold'
the purchase money paid for 'he same. If
animals have been lost during the year by
death or robbery, the purchase money
paid Tor such animals may be deducted
from the gross income OF the farm.
8. No deduction can be made by the
farmer for the value of services rendered
! by his minor children, whether he acIu
ally pays for such services or not. II his
adult children work for him and receive
compensation lor their lsbor, they are 10
be regarded as other hired aborers IN de-
lenmining his income.
4. Money paid for labor, except such
as is used or employed IN domesHc ser
vice, or in he production of articles con-
sumed in the family Of the producer, may
be deducted.
5. No deduction can be allowed in any
case for The cost Of unptoducliVe labor. II
house servants are employed portion OF
The time in productive labor. such as the
making of butter and cheese for sale. a
propor,ionsle amongst Of the wages paid
them may be deducted.
6. Expenses for ditching and clearing
new land are plainly expenses for perma'
men. Improvements, and not deduc'abIe.
7. The whole amount expended Tor Ter.
tilizers applied during the year 10 the
farmers lands may be deducted, but no
deduction is allowed for Fertilizers produc-
ed on the farm. The cost Of seed pur-
chased for sowing and planting may be
deducted.
8. II a person sells timber standing
the profits are TO be sscer,aned by esII.
maling he value Of The land after the re-
movsl of the timber, and from the sum
thus obtained deduclipg The estimated val
ne of the land on lhe first day Of January.
1862, or on The day of purchase, II pur'
chased since that date.
g. Where no repairs have been made
by the tax. payer upon any building own
ed by him during the proceeding FIVE
years. nothing can be deducted for repairs
made during The year for which his in
come is estimated.
10. A farmer should make return Of all
his produce sold within the year, but ,
mere executory contract for sale is not a
sale; delivery, either actual or con.'ruc
tive is essential. The criterion by which
to Judge whether sale ls complete or
not is 10 determine whether the vendor
still re aims in that character a right over
the property if the property were lost or
destroyed, upon which OF the parties. in
the absence of ano,h er relation between
them than that Of the vendee, would the
! loss fall.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-09-15
A Cool VILLAIN.

An individual, evidenrIy "professiea-
! al operator" one of The tribe ol ihe light
fingered gentry Of ,bs Monumental city.
made his appearance al lhs camp ground
al New FIeeGOD, York county. few
days since, Tor lhe ostensible purpose OF
conversion, having made Up his mind to
"forsake his EVIL ways" Night before
last, while he sIIsT or ''moDIners' bench
was occupied By numerous psnilsnis, ..
mong them was found the Baltimore
Thug" shooting "hslIelujah" a. !hs top
Of his voice Presently fellow.n surn.
er fell bis erring brolhei's hand gliding
into the pocket Of hs psnisloons, and his
pocket book about 20 evseuaie its allotted
place. Nothing Undsunled, but shocked
and mortified, The owner Of the wslIes
gave the alarm. and the piekpoeks. wss
Immediately placed IN the safe keeping OF
policeman present had an exsminssios
in one ol The lents--plead hard "rsformy
and do better" (nsxt time. We sopposs.)
bsi his enhsalies were of no avail,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-09-15
NO. 10.
Advice for Young Men.

A LADY who signs herself" a Martyr TO
ale Hours" offers the following sensi.'
bic suggestions 10 young men:
Dear gentlemen, between the sges OF
"eiphteen and :or,y.6se," listen 10 few
words Of graluilous remark When you
make a social call Of an evening. on q
young lady. 60 away al. reasonable hour.
Say YOU come at eigh, o'clock. an hour
and half is certainly as long as the mo"
fsscinsling Of you in conversation can OF
rather ough, TO desire TO use his charms
Two hours, indeed. can be very pleasan'.
ly spent with music, ,chess,or other games
10 lend variety; but. kind sirs. by no
means stay longer. Make shorter calls
and of,ener. girl-tha. is, sensible.
true besrled giGl-wIll enjoy II better, and
really value your acquaintance more.
| Just conceive the agony of girl who.
well knowing the feeling OF ia'hsr ana
mother upon tie subject. hears 'he clock
toll ten, and yet must SIT on the edge OF
her chair. in mortal terror lest papa should
iput his of repeated threat lnio execution
that of coming down and inviting tho
gentleman to breakfast. And we sirls
understand it all by experience. and know
wha, il is 10 dread the prognosuc OF die.
pleasure. In such cases sigh OF Ielief
generally accompanies the closing OF The
door behind the gallant, and one doni got
over the feeling of trouble until sale in tho
arms of Morpheus. Even then some.
times the dreams are no, bled with some
phantom of an angry father ard distressed
lfor all parties, mother, and all because .
young man will make longer call than
he ought TO. Now, young gentlemen
friends, III tell you what We girls will
do. For an hour and a half we will be-
most irresisubly charming and fascinating.
Then beware monosyIlabic responses
will be all you need expect; ana If. when
the limits shall have been passed. q START
ling query shall be heard coming Gown
stairs, isn't it time TO close up ~ you
must consider it righteou, punishment.
and. taking your hat, meekly depart u
sadder, and, ii is TO be hoped, wiser
man.
. Do not get angry. but The next time
YOU come, be careful 10 come within
bounds. We waEi 10 rise early these
pleasant mornings, and improve the "shi.
nng hours but when forced TO be up at
such unreasonable hours al night, exhaus-
ted nature will speak and as natural
consequence, with the utmos! speed in
dressing, we can barely get down 10
breakfast in time 10 escape reprlmsnd
from papa, who don't believe in beaUx-
as though ha never was young-snd .
mild, reproving glance from mamma. who
understands llrle better poor daughters
feelings, but must disaPPToVe outw'rdly,
10 keep up appearances. And now young
men. think about these things, and don't
for PHYS sake. don't throw down your
paper with a "p'haw y but remember
the safe side OF ten.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-09-15
An Editor In Love.

We are becoming desperate and will
commit msuimony unless somebody holds
us. We are becoming convinced that an
h'angel is good Thing 10 have in the
house. Imagine The dslIclousness Of ones
pheelnk. when beautiful sweet sixteen,
possessing the digniied tile Of wife, and
with the innocence Of lamb. steps close.
ly up 10 your phrsme work, places her
soft, hIIy.white arms around your slsbas-
ter neck. Ihrows back her auburn rlngiets,
raises her angelic form upon her little
toes, places her heaving bosom against
your vest pattern and with red. rosy. Po-
sy, puuty, peaches and cream slra"ber,
ry, apple dumplings, soda water, maple
moasses. fruit cake, bologna sausage, nee
Ter lips (Je.hoss-si Phat! held your cOa,
tail j kisses you smack Huu.h for nat.
rimony. and eternal dsrnslion 10 old bach
elordom.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-09-15
A TILT Al FILTERS.

When lovely woman gets lIIer,
And fiuds TOO late what il betIays,
What can The poor thing DO but uit. or
Rush crimson from all human gaze.
The naughty men-the cruel brsezes-
The uI,, The toss, The swell, The sway
Tha, jus, reveals whate'sE it Plea'es-
VIVA. can her shane for this sllsy F!
The only act her shame to cover,
10 hide her conscious sense OF guilt,
Appears TO be 10 DO II over.
And show again the charms thai-tlt.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-09-15

4 Gay Bigamist-A Minister'S Son
Marie, Two Giris Within SIX
Weeks.
Last week a young couple came 10 our
city and stopped at the American Hotel
The gentleman was genleeily dressed
and appeared like one who moved IN good
society. The lady was young, and pref
~, looked as though the cares OF lie she
was entering rested lightly upon her isn
shoulders. They had been in io~n but q
short ume when an officer from abroad
appeared on he scene IN search OF a
young gentleman answering Size descr'P'
lion OF the party above mentioned, Tor
whom he haC warrant for arrest, on
charge OF blsamy. After pIeuy thor
Ough search lhs young couple were ioSnd
although 1t does nol appear that they
sough. concealmeni. The young man
proved 10 bs The person the officer sought
lie was accordingly taken into custody
snd placed in the county jail for present
sale keePing.
This happened on Sunday last. Mon
day morning, when the Jallor went his
rounds among the cells, the prisoner was
mlssing-ths bird had flown. Subse-
quen,Iy it was ascer,ained that he had
made his escape through a very small
aperture 10 the cell door, through which
food was sometimes passed 10 prisoners.
Being slim person, and possessing @
coed deal OF lhe serpent in his nature, he
was able, TO use honely saying, "toI
crawl out of smsh hole" which he &C.
cordngly did, and made good his escape,
as before iniimated. We yesterday call.
ed upon the lady whom he called his wife,
from whom we oblaned The following
story of wrong and vilainy Her nam.
is Miss Alexander, and she is sixteen
years Of age. Previous TO ,he farce of
marrying this n an, she resided with her
mother and stepfslher III lItle country
town about ten miles from the village of
Cul Corners, where she became acquaint
ed with gay an6 festive young man by
The name Of Edwin NJ. Chambers. The
son of Methodist minister residing at.
or near Kalamazoo. The yonug Man aP-
Pesred 10 have plenty Of money. was
we'll dressed, goodlooking. with raven
hair. curling over his n.assive brow, and
pleasing and winning in his address.
Mr.. Chambers was abUu, twenty wears
Of age when he first caught sight of Miss
Alexander, and 10 use his own ees,a,ic
language, "hls soul was fred with love"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-09-15
POetical Genius.

A robust young man in Psnesvlile has
lately bIossomed into verse through the
columns Of the Telegraph. lie Is evI'
denily satisfied with things. He "busIs' .
out thus:
Though earth be full of beauteous spots,
And heaven DC full Of endless bliss,
On earth, in heaven, nought can compare
With Loves fISl burning kiss.
That's so Taken Ia the season there's
nothing ike "Ihem rhings y They
knock "beauleous spots" Ell cetera, high
er'n a klle. The difficulty is they don'r
occur oheny-no! here. He then goes
on TO state 'ha:-
Electric batteries may rise
The dead TO life, tie sick to health,
Volcanic shocks may open earth,
Disclosing boundless wealth.
But neither the electric spark
Restores TO recalled life such bliss,
Nor does the earth such wealth disclose,
As Loves first burning kiss.
That Young mans head is round, and
his intellect soar. in lbs right direction.
If we were not ourseIf we'd like to be
him just FOX an evening or two.-JOhn
PhWnir.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-09-15
OH, LETME YOUR BOY AGAIN

rThe following lines were suggested on near
ing of the death Of young man Of great wor'h'
who on the night of his death, laid his head IN
his mothers lap and said: "Let me be your
boy again, mother let me be your little BOY a.
gain kiss me, dear mother" Continuing thIS
strain of pure emotional sentiment for lie"
minutes, ne suddenly rose, threw back his head
and died on the instant
Roll back, We years Of Youths bright JOYS
Roll back, proud manhood's rIPer years;
Roll back, e'en let my childish fears,
Cone 10 me with these pleasant toys;
Which WED my happy hours away,
Wen dawned my early childhoOds days.
Steal DER me once again, those dreams,
OF chrIdhood's pure and holy love,
Which lighted from the realms above.
My path shone clear as limped streams.
Which sparkling in the noonude sun,
Ny lie reflected as they run.
Kiss me, my mother dear, once more,
Oh let me be your boy again
Let me but hear that soft, sweet strain,
And soothe my spirit as Of yore
Now fold me in your loved embrace,
From my sad soul each sorrow chase.
AMI, dear mother, loved by thee,
A. we'll as when in chlIdhood's time
My love was purely, fonGly thine,
kuelt in prayer beside thy knee'
And asked for mercy, grace and light,
To guide my youthful steps Alright.
he rose and stretched his hands towards hea
ven
With upturned fAce-he gasped for breath,
While on his brow the seal OF death,
Was fixed; the vital chord was riyen,
And bis pure spirit rose above
To the Angel world of light and love.
Thus do we see, through all lfe's way,
That mystic chord-A MOTHERS LOVE,
Exchanging as the powers above,
Which points the soul 10 endless day
That holT love, which felt from birth,
Still lives, when earth returns TO earth.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-09-15
The Loving Kindness OF God.

The loving kindness Of God Whs, =
beautiful expression How nch and
cOnsoIing the thought contained IN il IL
is not mere good wiIl-not mere com.
plslssnl lt!sndshir-nOt mere neIghboIIy
Kindness OF human beings, although ihese
are of high aud precious account; II -
the good will, the friendship. the kind.
ness Of lnye-ol the love Of God, who 10
love itself. We know something Of lie
loving kindness Of fsih9c sad mother.
We have been gently tended and nursef
by this Kindness or, parents ourselves,
we know foil well The throbbing OF pa-
rental affection. Deep, earnest, self sac
rlfcing is human love 10 many lsndIr re-
lalIons. We trust in il (erven,ly, and
without fear. Oh If there were no hu-
man love in which We could trust. what q
desosts place would this earth be {! But
The loving kindness Of God-of ihs, great
and incomPrehensIOIs Being who flIs tho
universe with his presence. AID before
whose majesty lhe pillars OF heaven lrem;
ble-whal loving kindness that must
be the kindness Of infrie power :
There is nothing that lese can conceive
Of, or wish to do for It's object, bs, is con-
tanned here, and rendered not only possi-
Die, bul absolutely certain.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-09-15

An old woman lately fell of q house in
Limerick, as she was sweeping The gut.
ter. On being taken up she applied her
hand 10 her pocket. with the romantic OBJ.
servsuon, "Mushs, wonder is me pipe
bIoke I"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-09-15
Nearness OF Death.

When we walk near powerful machine
.ry, we know that one single misstep, anC
those mighty engines will tear US to rib
bons with their flying wheels, or grind u:
to powder in their pondering jaws. So
when we are numbering across The land
in rail car, and there is nothing but ar
inch of iron fange TO hold Us on the track
So when we are in chip, and there is
nothing bu, The thickness Of plank be.
tween US and eternity. We imagine, then,
we see how close we are 10 the edge ol
the precpice. But we do not see it.
Whether on the sea or on the land, the
partition that divides us from eternity is
something less than the oak plank. or half
an inch iron aange. The machinery OF
life and death is within US. The tissues
that hold the beating powers in their pla-
ces are often not thicker than sheet OF
paper, and if lha, thin partition rupture, it
would be the same with US as if a cannon
ball struck us. Death is inseperably
bound up with life in the very structure
OF our bodies. Struggle as he would TO
widen the space, no man can. al any time,
90 farther from death than the thickness
Of a sheet Of paper.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-09-15
Cholera Episode.

One evening last week visited frIen'
living in he upper portion Of The city
AT the usual time tea was announced,
which my friends wits offciaed, az II
common for ladies to do but though
she looked rather drowsy and reflective
The subj, C, of cholera came up, and, o
course, no, wishing 10 create any appre
hension. the subjec, was fully discussed
and the premonlory symptoms bad sut
fered from recent attack were mlnutely
detailed. The good lady, 10 my surprise
smarked tina, jus, the very same symp
toms had tormenled her for more lhal ar
hour, and as she was apparently getting
worse. her husband and myself assisted
her TO bed, which was my advice, as
imagined that had some experience in
the dread disease. Her fee. were cold
and we ba,hed them in mustard water;
procured half dozen cholers.curs.slls;
gave little Of each; freely applied mus,
tard for The cramplngs in the abdomen,
bu, the pain was no! in the slightest re.
Ieved; whsreupon was dispatched IN
haste for doctor, and as Dr.. Barrett, OF
his city, 81. Louis, had previously waited
on me. flew for him. He examined the
case and saw smile light up hi, coun-
,enance Ia! the termination OF what l'suP.
posed was a horrible crampiDg cholera
, pasm.l which thought indicated an easy
case, or that We had been mistaken. lie
asked what she had been taking. Ibe
catalogue OF medicines were reeounted
aud pronounced good in their place. lhe
doctor, turning 10 the lady, Observed
Madam. yours is not dangerous variety
OF cholera; only such. apprehend' as all
marned ladies' suffer who raise families.
slic out OF the room as easy as possible,
waited IN The Parlor. perhaps half an hour
when 1t was announced BY the doctor on
his exit from The house. ,ha. the cholera
symptoms had subsidized. no, in death,
but in birth. Ii is reasonable TO infer
that did not have this variety of cholera.
81 as the poet saws nheauiy draus
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-09-15

A gentleman, whose father had been
hanged vas accustomed TO say Of him.
"He died suddenly upon platform al a
large public meeting.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-09-15

hsr bewi ching curiS, dark as Hloh'ght,
her sylph Ike form, and her sweet VIM
nrng w.ys. He sought an introduction 10
her winch was consumaled, and he
though, himself lucky man. He made
love 10 her after The most approved fash
ion, which she, fond enthusiast. returned
with all the ardof oil her young, trusting
hear.
The young man finally troached the
subject Of marriage. She b!ushngly re-
lerrtd him 10 Ma, who. perhaps, think
ing her daughter had chosen the better
part, consented to the nup,ials. We
would here state tha, the young lsdy's
s,ep.fstbtr was man well to Go in the
world, and, although by no means de.
monsratlye, placed no bar in The way OF
the young people. undoubtedly thinking
them both, however, rather young 10
marry. The course of true love bad, UP
10 this time, apparently run smoothly,
when 'he yourg man was sundtnIy called
away TO a distant town, on real or pre-
tended business. AS is usual In such
eases. he Jeff his fair afiisnced in tears,
but, tearing himself away from her EN-
brace, hurried off on the next train. We
will now follow The course Of the young
gentleman lover. Alter leaving The pres
eDce of the ronhding girl, he pursued his
course until he reached ilile country
place about six miles from Detroit, called
| Bedford. Here he threw of every re.
slralnt which thought Of the trusting crea-
ture be had left behind should have ten
! dtncy 10 throw around him, and began TO
make merry with lhe msidens OF Bed
/ ford. among whom, with his elegant
.s,ore clolhes." he created considerable
OF stir. One bright particular star
again threw its rays over The young man g
susceptible heart another pair OF Iove'li'
es smote him in The region OF 'he vest
pocket, and he loved again with the bal
anca of his soul. On the part OF the
Young lady II was case of love al first
sighI on the par, Of the young man. it
was love al second sight. 10 cut the
matter short, he wooed her, lie won her,
and be married her. Tins was in De-
cember, 1868. He then left his young
bride, and returned 10 1.-The girl he left be.
hind HIM" who was, Of course. happy to
see her belrolheG once more: he now
urged Miss A. to sci the day for their
marriage. " hlch she did The Rev. Mr..
Chambers. Edwin's father, was called
in, and Me marriage ceremony was again
performed, although another stood by his
aide. The second marriage took p ace
shout six weeks after the first. Up to
the day of the young scoundreps arrest
he two had lived happily together and
the first inmmsllon the supposed wife hac
Of Cham ber's perfdiiy was on Sunday
| last, from ihe officer who arrested him.
The poor glrl deeply feels the wrong TO-
lic,ed upon her by the unPrlnclped
scoundrel. who is doubtless, ere this, al
Ter another victim. Pass him around
Don't forget his name. which is Edwin
VI. Chambers. He is slightly built, gem
Ieelly dressed, with dark curling hair and
fine features, and twenty one years Old
Saginaw (Jfch.) Enterprise.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-09-15

Poverty is bully il you are afraid OF
i, bu, is good nslured enough if you meet
il like man. s