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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-06-09
For the Register.
Childhood.

What theme What a gush Of joy
and S ROW wells up in the human heart,
al the sound Of that word +! The happy
reminscences-lhe treasured sceneS OF
our early davs Who can revert to hem
without sIgh-wlrhout Tegretlng their
hasly hlghi-lhe ncelness Of those JOY ou'
moments. lhey are pasI-aye gone for
ever. We cannot live them Ger again,
but we can look back 10 them, and IN our
visions realize them as a dream. How
strange they contrast with after lie In
our early infancy, when The fret accents
broke from our lips when bowed al the
parental knee, We were taught TO hep that
IIallowed Nans-'twas then our exts.
jence wss an ecslacy Of delight. Then
were we all innocence and purity. We
knew no cste-no avOcsiiGn, save To
chase from morn I'll noon-from noon
I'LL eve, tie golden winged bumerhy-to
follow the gsujy phanoms OF pleasure.
But our little span Of life heightened and
with tiny ssch,l and thuu6ed primmer.
" iuddlrd to eel Ool 80 take the first slfps
up that rugged bill. to imhrhe tt pr'n.
clples OF that forIune-whlch II ever al
tanned, We can rulv call omr own. And
with what spIrir OF pride did we strut
over that first field even We then
thought this world all beaUiy.lovIng. and
loved. Bright thoughts OF peace and
sunshine foated in our youthful brain.
We were lovely group Of happy, sport
i've cresrures--a light in every eye-a tint
on every cheek-wiih our srlless smlIes
and ways. We then first took up cares,
and as the stream Of life flowed oB-sIep
by step We advanced. forgeIful OF lbe
EIysIsn fields and Of our ear y devotion
TO mother earth Ihe moulding Of dit
larrs, and the many antics and cape!s We
cut there forgetting loo newly assumed
duties, as we drank deeper of the Pi'risn
Springs. and we're led on by the empty
hope and vain expectation Of reaching
that goal. and scaling that summit. where.
IN was lie imagined realization Of our
airy ideas Of lmmorialIiy. Weeks /
and years rolled by. SehooI.
males 5sde adleu We entered p.rchance !.
some classic hall-, there TO investigate .
new mysteries, and form new as'ucIa-
ions. There in lhe Erme Ol iIle We
The midnight oil in Our
Eager pursuits. surmounlinp obstacles, on
Y 10 see new and Nor, ditficuIl aLes rise .
n our way. The sands Of life ran on.
We az in. leaving The partners OF oOr tel,
went for'h upon new missions, only 10
ind ourselves uncOnscIously ushered into (
he midst Of lifp's reaiIiIes-ihaI We lad
,verstepPed an sbyfs that csnnoi. be re-ii
link in The chain OF our
tialis iorever out OF our reach.
Then for the hrsi tine We isDnd that the
tar Of our hope-nf cur glorious sniicI-
,arinns. was only a delUsilr. That Twas
Ike the mirage ol tie desert. which as
lie thirty nareItr approaches. dissp- i
,esrs. That twas ehimera, which
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-06-09
The Davis Trial.

The following observations in the Ma
tiosal HteHgencer, of Friday, will be
read with interest
The indiclmen. in the usual form oI
treason has been found by the grand jury,
in The Uniled States CIrcuiI CourI, al
Norfolk.
Mr.. Davis is indicted under The act OF
1890. under which The penalty, on con-
viclion, is death.
He could have been indicted under the
act Of Jolly 81, 1861, for sedllous con-
spirscy, The punishment Of which is hne,
aol over $4,000, and imprisonment. with
or without hard labor, not over six years.
One Of The most lmPoTtan, points is The
drawing OF The petit jury. who are chsrg-
ed with the trial of tie prisoner.
The jury is 10 be drawn according 10
lot. or otherwise, according 10 The mode
praciiced in The State for selecting jurles
for the highest courts Of law. The num-
Der Of Jurors TO be summoned is leil 10 he
discretion OF The cOeri, as al common
law.
The act of July 6. 1862, repesls 30
much of The act OF 1889 IS requires, in
case. punishable with death, that twelve
petit Jurors be summoned from the cOUn.
~ where The oGencs was committed.
Under the scI of June II. 1862, no
person is allowed to 81, on the jury who
was in any degree Of completely with he
rebellion. This is sn sci Of controlling
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-06-09
Long DIesscs.

We do not see one lady in Ten walking
ihe streets. says a seniutrsoHe toIeRpo-
rsry, without cUns;sD, fJgsilBg with
The long skirts Of aer Gress. Some pin
Them up al rfgulsr spaces. giving iben q
very rUmpled appearance oilers wear
pages. or sn slsslIc cord ju,i below the
vast. pulling up Ibe d,eis just a. orr
grsndmolhtrs used 10 do when they went
to scrub The kitchen others frsnlicsIly
seize tie eide brssdibs. heldiBg them in
from, having The Appearance ofs de,per-
ale delerminsilUn OF sliiIrg down lie 6sst
convenient opportunity. Some uslx on,
l.inng their drsss hang, sre suddenly
brought upon ne front breadth. stumble.
founder. pull up. snd Try u sesin. Nov
sh lbis could be avoided. Modes,y and
respeei for The opinion OF mankind de.
mand reformation in this msiier. fIa.
dies would only put quarter OF . yard
less in their dresses. they would ssvs ihs
smooni Of goods eost, and a. much pub. {.
lie observation. -.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-06-09
THE AssRMBLkGE
Funeral Wilt. Gen. Scott.

The funeral of lhe lae 1t. Gen. Win,
| field Scott, which took place al West
Point, N. Y. on The Is, inst, was al,
lended by large number OF distinguish
ed military and naval officers and eml'
men, civilians. 1t is estimated that about
$4,000 persons were present on the oc-
casiun. The Newark Advertiser has the
sublnined account o! the solemniiies
The religious services took place in
the chapel. bu. Me building Was TOO small
10 admi, more than small portion Of the
thousands who were present. The GER
emonies within doors were only the sltn'
pie and solemn ofli>e for The dead OF the
Protestant Episcopal Church, and were
participated IN by the more distinguished
of The persons present Outside the chap
ell the procession was formed in readl-
ness, with the grim, Gag le faced Gen.
Me ade a, its head. Soon the doors were
opened, and the splendid coffin containing
the honored remains of the old hero was
borne out end placed in full view on sn
open catafalque of NEST appropriate con.
s,!uclion. 1t was an artillery carriage
with gracefully drapped platform, the
fifth wheel" locked on behind as usual,
being one that had served through Mexi'
CO in Duncans battery, and having the
names of The battles in which it had Ia
ken part painted upon it.
We need not 90 into The details Of TIE
procession. With the brave and stern
General Meade at its head and bands
playing mourniul dirges, i. sSept on
around the parade i. stately order, cadets,
soldiers, battery OF artillery. the clergy
-Righ, Rev. Bishop IEaer, Of New
York, Chaplain French, Rev. Mr.. War
rem, of Elizabeth, and Rev. Mr.. Hof.
mam-and then the bod The pail
bearers were Vice Admiral Farragul,
Rear Admiral Palmer, Commodore
Ringgold, Major General Culum, Ma,
ior General Townsend. Major General
Sanford. Major General Van Vliet, Maj
General Delsfeld and Major Gen. Meigs.
Next came the horse, heavy and aged
charger, worn out like his master, and
draped il mourning. The servants. the
mourners, The congressional delegation,
officers of the post, Of the volunteers and
miliia. of The navy, and of the general
staff off The army. followed. Then came
the Governors of States. apd well TO The
rear came the living hero. Gen. Grant.
The scene was one 10 live in the mem
ory, as the line, not 40 imposing as many
we have seen. but containing so many OF
historical fame and distinguishes worth.
swep, along pas, the monument oi the
gallant Kosciusco, and winding slowly
round The beautiful pSraGe, returned
nearly 10 the poin, OF starting before j,
turned ASIDE TO the cemetery in which t!
lies buried so much Of the nations pre-
cious dust. All The tine as the column
moved the minute gun sent lis mourniuI
thunder, reserbersliug among the noun /
lain sides. Al The grave. Bishop Potter !
and Chaplain French repeated The se<V'ce
of the church. and al last The comm was
nwereJ, the earth scattered and ra''Ied
shove it, the volleys were hred' sM I''
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-06-09
THE GRAVE OF JOE DAVIS,

son Of our ox.Presideht. who died from
a fall in the spring Of 1868. and over
whose remains has been recently erected
a beautiful liule monument, whose IN
srriplions speak for themselves, as folio US.
Head stone "JosePh, son OF our below
cd President. Jefferson Davis" Foot
stone Erected by the li'ls boys and
girls of the Southern CAPITAL 1t is
needless to cay that This tiny mound was
not forgotten, hut was beautifully decora,
It'd by the hands of the former play mates
ot the deceased.
10 the family vsul, OF Mr.. VIM. w.
Dunnayan,, formerly one Of the proPtie-
tors OF the Enqorsr. lie
THE REMAINS OF GENERAL MORGAN,
and perhaps the most beautiful wresihs
which we noticed daring the day, were
uspended q, the gate and door of the
vaul;. tributes from Miss Jackson. Of Lex
ing,on. KY, TO the memo'y Of her illus
lrous fellow citizen. and the tomb was
also heavily laden with flowers. While
pausine to admire The beauty Of the dec
orarions. an aged lacy inquired who was
buried there, and on being answered
Gen. Morgan" shed tears freely, and
regretted that she had no flowers 10 Offer
as a tribute 10 the great cavalry officer
The deficiency being supplied by a gen
,lsmau, she deposited a magnificent bo
que, upon ,he heap Of flowers tha! s'rew'
ed The grave, and turned away, sobblne
bitterly.
THE GRAVE OF AN ANONYMOUS HERO.
whose grave was marked "unknown,
was decorated with large evergreen
cross with The inscription, "AllhougN
dead, not forgotten"
rkg AssRMBLAeE
ct II loy wood was various y estimated
from 5000 to $4,000 persons. Suffice
il 10 say the town was almost deserted
and the City Of the Living exchanged 70
the City Of the Dead. Throuehou, ,h'
entire day fresh groups were arriving, bu
90 scattered were the parties through TIT
cemetery that il is impossible to arrive
anv correc, estimate Of the number pres
ent
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-06-09

Register.
THE DYING SOLDIER.
When the evening wind was signing,
ON the field of battle lying,
Law a wounded soldier dying,
All alsne.
In his hand flag grasPed tightly
And the breeze was playing lightly,
On his curls, the sun shone brightly,
Calmly shons.
He was thinking ofhis mother,
OF his sisters, friends and brother,
And groan could scarcely smother,
And he wspt.
All the summer flowers was springiag,
An the woodland choir was singing,
Sweetness to his anguish bringing,
Ard he slept.
] could not have told my story,
Ifhe had not Lam there CORY.
With the setting suns last glory,
. Round bis head.
Yet twas sad TO see him lying,
In foreign country dying,
But his soul was homsward flying.
He was dead.
And they buried him that evening,
First his sword beside him she-thlng,
And solemn dealh dirgo breathing.
And they ~spt.
lie, his ground be hall0wed ground.
Strew fresh flowers upon his mound,
For heavenly homo he fou.'d,
When hs shps
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-06-09

When the evening wind was signing,
On the field of battle lying,
Lay wounded soldier dying,
n olops
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-06-09
THE DYING SOLDIER.

Wriit.n by Shepherdstorn School Girl fer me
Register.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1866-04-11

The London Saturday Review, refer
ring TO contemporary, says; +" he Times
newspaper is not famous for lis foreign
correspondence in either hemisphere.
Throughout the American war it sue
ceeded in keeping itself misinformed
on almost every topic connected either
with the condition Of political feeling
in the North, or with the state of
exhaustion in the South and its int -
ligence from Continental Europe sell
dom rises above decent level of
trivislity and common place But its
Paris correspondent carries tameness to
a Litch that is positively sublime. Paris
at the present moment is the stirring
centre Of all European politics. 1t is
there, and there only, that the latest
lights are 10 be found, whether the
subject be Mexico, or Italy, or Rome,
or Spain, or Turkey, or the DAnubisn
Peincipalities, or Schleswig HoIsteiD,
or, lastly, the policy and progress Of the
French Empire itself Under these
circumstances the Paris correspond ent
maintains an attitude of unconscious
philosophy that does credit to the
greatness of his soul.
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Exciting Affair at Helena, Ark.

From The Memphis Argus, sth inst.
BY the politeness Of a gentleman
from down the river, whom we met at
the Cosmopolitan restaurant last ewes
ming, we learn some particulars con-
corning an affair of quite an exciting
nature, that transpired at Helena, Ark,
a few days since.
A man named William Hanley, who
once belonged to the 7th Illinois cav,
airy, was arraigned before the Recorder
of the town on the charge of mistreat-
ing his wife She was the principal
witness, it seems against him Some
revelations were obtained from her,
which only confirmed the previous sus-
picions of the citizens They had been
In the place only about three or four
weeks and his frequent absence, lesv-
ing the woman called his wife at pri-
yate boarding house, had excited re-
mark. She stated in court that his last
trip, ostepsibly to Mississippi, was sole
ly a horse stealing expedition that he
told her on his return that he had sto-
len and sold three horses. At this
statement Hanley became furious, drew
pistol, and, before any one could in
terfere, shot the woman, the ball en-
teriug her head. AS she fell, he fired
a second time, fortunately missing
his aim, but narrowly missing
! the Mayor and some others who
were in the room. He then coolly
stepped back against the wall and de-
fed arrest The mayor and some po-
! licemen attempted to seize him, when
he snapped his pistol at them, but it
missed Ere policeman tired at him,
but without effect Finally, the May
or knocked his pistol from his hand,
when he was seized, and, after a des.
| perate struggle, manacleG and sent off
to Jail In the ARRAY, the Recorder re.
ceived severe, though not fatal, con-
fusion on the head
His trunk was opened by the Mayor,
and within it were found full supply
| of skeleton keys, dark lantern, and
other burglarious instruments, proving
him to be professional scoundrel
A day or two afteFWard the villain
was brought before q magistrate, who
bound him over for his appearance at
the Circuit Court in a bond of $1,000,
on charge of assault with intent 20
kill, in default of which he was sent to
the town Jail TO await his trial.
The woman, who stated that they
had been married twelve months, re-
ceiyed proper attention, and it was
thought would live She repeats her
first statement giving the names OF
Hauley's accomplices, and making sew
ersl additional statements, which from
her earnestness and intelligence are
generally believed. The affair alto,
gether created an unusual stir in the
| fnTu
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Provisional Governor Hamilton Is re-
ported en- route o Washington 60 see Wha'
- 90 BE- done with TeKaa. The secessionisi'
have seized upon the entire political con
tral of the state. and are carrying every
thing with d high hand.
The above statement is made in
dispatch from Washington. We have
no doubt whatever Of it's falsity. Al
the latest dates from Texas the State
Convention had adopted ordinances
satisfactory 10 the Government on the
subject Of slavery, secession, and rebel
debts, and was expected TO adjourn in
a few DAYS. The local officers OF the
State we're appointed by Provisional
Governor Hamilton previous 10 the
meeting Of the Convention, and they
will retain their places until elections
are held. So there has been no op
portunity afforded the secessionists &c
"seize upon the entire control Of the
State" and "csrry everything with .
high hand. If Gov. Hamilton is on
his way TO Washington, il must be to
report progress and get further instrue.
lions a. 10 future Ection.
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Dreamed ofCnn1. Semmes.


A Washington dispatch CT the 7th,
gives the following particulars of the
release of Capt. Semmes
Captain Raphael Semmes, late Command
er Of the Confederate States vessel, the Al
ALBANIA, was, by order Of the President, re-
leased yesterday on his original parole IN
der the JOhnsOn-S herman convention. II
IS understood that the Presidents order is
based upon the decision ofthe United States
Supreme Court, rendered last week in the
Indiana Conspiracy cases, relative 10 the
legality Of trials by military commissions.
Semnes was arrested by order OF the Sc
cretary Of the Navy, with the purpose oil
trying him by military commission, upon
a charge Of violating the ususges Of war, in
this, That afler be had sent his surrender
by his own officer TO the commander OF the
Kearsarge, and while his officer was aboard
Of the United States vessel executing the
commission, Semmes escaped upon an En-
glish vessel. This act Of escape Is held to be
a violation Of the ussges Of war, sn pun
ished by death. Il was for tEis crime, if it
be one, that semmes was held, and not fOI
burning vessels, as has been stated.
General Grant and others decided upon
reference 10 them, that Semmes could not
be held and tried for burning vessels, q.
that was legitimate warfare.
Semmes has gene to Baltimore in com
pany with his wife.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1866-04-11

THIS OrPREssIoS or TAXATI5N.-The
oppression Of our taxation on all small
manufacturers and mechanics is illus.
trated by the following, from the Ffoy,
y. Y, Press:
A worthy mechanic who has been
engaged in boot.making for the last
fourteen years, manufactures at the
present time boots OF the value Of 5000
a week; upon these he realizes a profit
of ten per cent, or $50 week. The
United States Assessor has come down
upon him for his tax OF SIX per cent, on
the manufacture, which takes Sl2 a
week of his earnings, and leaves him
only - s week This will not support
his family, and he finds himself com
PEELED 10 abandon his business. 1t Is
n hard case, and there are two or three
thousand persons similarly situated in
this State.
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Auction Sale Of
GOVERNMENT PROPERTY.

i WILL expose for sale, st Public Auction, st The
L Taylor Yard, on High street, south If Demum-
brane street, on FRIDAY, Apnl 10Th, 1866, at Il
O'Clock, am. the following Government Property:
30 Caul irons, 40 to 200 gallons)
10 Cooking Range,
20 Cook and Heating Stoves,
l Washing Machine,
Patent Wriuger,
Water Tank and Frame,
! Engine and Boiler. st Wilson Hospital,
Boiler, at Smallpox Hospital
80 Office Desks and Tables,
Dining Tables, Benches, Buckets, Sash, Brick,
Mess Chests, WheelbarroNs Wash Basins, Piping,
Pumps, Furnace Fronts, Bars, Old Rope, Iron,
Lumber, &C., &C.
Terms Cash in Government Funds
By order Of A, R. Eddy. U. .. A., Chief Q. NJ. De.
partment Of Tennessee.
A. W. WILLS,
aprll -dkW I'd Byt Msior and A. q. 81.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1866-04-11

A day or two ago, at the North Penn
sylyania hotel, Philsdelphia, were an
Orderly Sergeant and thirty-two pri
Yates wearing the uniform Of the Aus
TRAN army. They were supposed a.
FIRST 10 be rebels, and as they marched
along a string Of boys followed them
They announced themselves deserters
from hsximilian.s army, exceedingly
glad to obtain free passage 10 land
OF freedom, and 10 have escaped from
a military servitude in the land of red
pepper and osyutes. They have friends
in this country, whom they are nov en-.
gagged in looking up.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1866-04-11

ACCIDENTALLY SHor-Yesterdsy Wee
den Webb, a young gentleman Of this
city, met with a serious accident q few
miles from town, while out hunting
with some companions As he was in
the act Of firing his gun, the barrel
burst and tore his left thumb off lie
a once returned 10 the city and had
the wound dressed Fortunately Mr..
Webb received no other injuries.-L9,,.
C55T. l0h
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1866-04-11

The result Of the late election in
Connecticut shows change in two OF
the Congressional Districts in favor Of
the anti-radicals, and in third district
the vote is very close. Whenever an
election is held for Congressman the
radicals representing these districts in
the House will be left at home
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Backing and Ink.
Builat,s Premium RIanklnn
Buffers IsXL0iI BIackinO.
Buffers Writing Fluids,
Nonca.

THE MERCaANTs' EXCHANGE vii Be opsB.
4 ed for business o. the dali Of The Chamber Of
CommeTce, No - College street, on Thursday
next aud every day thereafter st I O'Clock, y M
and remain open until O'Clock, when i s expected
that the Msmuers vii 10 present with samples d
Cotton, Grams, 6rcceuss, &e.
Al! buyers, WHISTLER members or not are respect.
fully invited 10 10 present.
naT2s-a ISAAC ETTOs, ssc'y.
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GEN. GRANT ARREsTED.-The Wash
ington correspondent of the Cincinnati
Gazette says:
Gazette says

General Grant was arrested, Saturday, by
two men for fast driving on the street. The
General offered to pay the fine, which the
officers refused to accept, on the ground that
the police had no right 10 receive fines on
the highway, and directed him to report to
the station house, after he was through
with his drive. The General questioned the
right Of the officers 10 arrest him, and giving
his horse a cut drove on at full speed. The
facts were reported to the department Of po-
lice, and considerable curiosity is maut-
tested 10 learn how the affair will turn out.
The late President Lincoln, few years ago
was arrested on Tie charge OF violating a
corporation ordinance, by driving across a
pavement, and paid the fiue, eve dollars, at
the station house.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1866-04-11

IMPORTANT MILITARY OEDER-The Lou
isville Courier Of yesterday says:
We understand thst an order hiss been
issued from the War Department, which
orders the muster out Of all military or
gaulzatlcns excepting the regular army, be-
lore tho first day Of Nay. This will relieve
the Government, OF great buItheu Of ex-
peuse which it can Ill afford 70 bear.
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HOUSE on REPREsENTATIYEs.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
The House met at the usual hour, Mr..
Speaker Heiskell in the chair.
Prayer by Rev. DR.. Allen.
The minutes of yesterday were read and
approved.
Mr.. Warren demanded a call of the
House, which was ordered by the Speaker
4s members being present.
Mr.. Warren asked that the newly eleetsd
members be sworn in, go as TO constitute 6
quorum.
Mr.. Arnell moved to adjourn. Carried
ayes SO, noes u.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1866-04-11

The radicals of the Senate are threat.
ening to impeach Senator Davis, Of
Kentucky, for his late speech in the
Senate on the Civil Rights Bill.