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WAsHINGTON's Observation-Disclosures
is the one hundred and thirty fourth ami
versary OF the birth of GEORGE w AsHINGToN.
On the 22d of February, one hundred and
thirty-four years ago Virginia, the mother of
States and Statesmen, gave to America and
freedom her immortal SON
More than half century has winged by
since WASHINGTON passed from his walks
among men, vet how greenland like the eme-
raid, ever green will be, his memory, in the
hearts of the American people.
But. alas for our country, too many of our
leading men, in and out of power, htvescemed
to remember him only in name, whilst they
have forgotten his virtues and have closed
their ears to his solemn, earnest warnings and
counsel, and rudely, with saerilegious hands,
are striving to tear down and trample under
foot the old Gland marks which he helped
rear for instruction and safe guidance
through the perils and storms which his pro-
phetic eye discerned in the distant future
The repeated violations of, and numerous
amendments proposed to the National Consti-
tuition, evid nee but too plainly that our legis-
lators at the seat of Government have inherit
ed but little of the wisdom and patriotism of
the immortal WASHINGTON.
Did we possess some weird charm how glad
ly would we invoke his spirit and genius to aid
in bringing back to her wonted power and
greatness the Republic he loved so we'll; to
speak, peace be stil!'' to the angry storm
of fanatieism that now threaten to cnguph the
Ship Of State.
Let us ever cherish the memory Of this day
in our heart of hearts, and indulge the fond
hope that before its annual return, the hate and
fanaticism engendered by the late unhappy
struggle will all have passed away, and we shall
haze entered upon new and endless career of
greatness and glory, Joined in
IA union of hearts, IL union of hands,
A union that none can sever"
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METHODIST CONFERENCE.-THE Con-
ference of tho Methodist Episcopal Church,
South, held at Alexandria, adjourned on
Thursday night last after the appointments
were announced by Bishop Early. The follow
ing are for the
Winchester District Eldridgc r. Veitch,
Presiding Elder Winchester, Market street,
Robert r. S. Tough; Braddock street, Ito be
supplied); Winchester Circuit, James II.
March, Edward f. Hcterick Frederick Mis-
sion. John w. Wolff; Woodstock, John p.
Hyde; Front Royal, William Gwynn Coe !;
Berryville, William G; Eggleston;, Tone to be
suppiedli Berkeley, David Shoaf, } I'm a.
Kearn; Jefferson Robert Smith, Shepherds
town. Ephraim l.. Kregldoe; Wardensvile
David Davis, Zone to be supplied,); Shannon
dale, William Hedges.
The next Conference will meet in Baltimore
March, 1861
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ST. VALENTINES Yesterday

ST. VALENTINE's DAY.-Yesterday
week was st. Valentines day. We did not
notice much of an observance of the event,
but presume the usual huttering of juvenile
hearts, the usual interchange of the mystic
g Valentino" the sharp "cuts'' and soft decla-
rations, the .'maslled batteries Of envy and
hate belching forth their thunder of carl
cature, the silly sobs and bitter tears of disap-
pointment, the soft smirks and tickled fancies
of children suffering with puppy love-"
marked the day here as elsewhere.
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LENT.lThe annual season of Lent, or
the fast of forty days, which precedes Easter,
on which all the moveablo feasts and holy
days depend, commenced on the 9Th inst. Its
length-forty days-cxtends to the 2oth of
next month, and commentaries the forty
days of fasting and prayer which tie Divine
Redeemer endured in the wilderness.
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HORSE STEALING.--lt would seem
from the following, which we extract from the
Spirit of jefferson, of Tuesday, that horse
stealing is still carried on iu Jefferson county,
as asbusiness:
Notwithstanding Cave has been arrested,
and is now safely confined in the Jail OF Mar
.insburg, horse-thieving is still prevalent IN
,ur community, evideneing that he had and
still has, confederates in the matter more ex-
pert than he Neither bolts bars, locks or
chains give any security, and We fear no pana,,
cea will be found until few doses of cold lead
have been nd ninistered. We hope soon to
record the efficiency Of this application. y
We echo the wish.
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ADMrrrED.-We take the following

from the Leesburg Mirror:
"R P. H. Staub, Esq. of Berkeley county,
Loudoun. Mr.. S. is a young gentleman Of
clever attainments and being denied the priv
lege of practising in the Courts of West Viz
ginia, is forced to seek employment in that
portion of the Old Dominion not yet given up
to hardness of heart and reprobacy of mind
We wish him success"
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PREsBYTERIAN CHURCH,-Thes series
of religious services commenced on last Sun
day in this Church, under the direction of the
Rev. DR.. Stiles, is still in progress.
The preaching Of this distinguished Divine
is daily listened to with deep interest, by large
assemblies.
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THE JUDGEsHIP.-The Special Court
appointed to hear and decide upon the respec-
tive claims of Hon. E. B. Hall and Hon. John
w. Kennedy, to the Judgeship of this Circuit,
is still in session.
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FAMILY NEWSP ApER.
Particular attention is directed to the
TRI-W EEkLY REGISTER.

Particu lar attention IS directed to the
TRI-WEEkLY REGISTER.
1t will recommend itself to every Profess
sional and Business man, who can be reached
by mail twice or three times a week. Send
for specimen. The DECISIONS q the Conrt Of
appeals, and all the MARKETS. are published
in it.
The following are the prices of the several
editions, payable in all cases in advance.
DAILY KEGIsTER.-One copy, six months
by mail, $500; One copy, three months, by
mail s.. 25.
TR1-W EEkLy REGIsTER.-O copy, one
year. by mail, $500; Five copies, one year, by
mail, $1,000.
WEEKLY REG1srER.-Onc copy, one year,
$500; Five copies, one year, $500
DER ARBEIrER FREuND, German Weekly}
One copy one year, by mail, 500; Five
copies, one year, $500
These prices are inyarable
LEWIS BAKER, Proprietor
Wheeling, West Va,
rFSpecimen copies sent when desired
February Is, 1866.
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RujI,.OufL Trains.

Arrival and Departure Of tic Mam Trans
at Mnrtins5mrg, East and Vest, baltimore
+ Ohio Il. r.
NAH. TRAIN WEST ARRIVES AT
Martinsburg, 10 L. NJ.
+" leave, ~
NAIL TRAIN EAST ARRIVES AT
Martinsburg, ~ ~ L. NJ.
leave, II So
ARRIVAL and Departure Of the Express Trains
Mt Mnrtinsburg, East and Vest, Baltimore
T. Ohio Il. r.
EXPRESS TRAIN WEST ARRIVES At
Martinsburg, 2 4S a. NJ
g leave, 2 81
EXPRESS TRAIN EAST ARRIVES At
Martinsburg, 2 40 A. NJ.
leave, 4S u
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SPRING-LIKE.-The recent "cold
snap has been succeeded by beautiful spring.
like weather, and an occasional MARBLE from
the early spring birds.
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-02-22

RELIGIOUS NCTICE.-The Missionary
Meeting for the year 1866, for the M. +. Church
in Martinsburg, will take place next Sabbath,
February 25th. Preaching at II o clock, A. NJ.
by H. NJ. Halman, ID. b., of Baltimore
At 7 clock, P. NJ, an address before the
Jurenile Missionary Society, by Hon. W. I.
Wiley, U. S. Senator from this State.
The public are cordially invited to attend on
both occasions.
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DUBLIC SALE!

The subscriber, as Administrator with the
will annexed Of Philip G: Pendleton, decd,
will sell at public auction in the town of Bath,
Morgan county,
On THURSDAY, MARCH 18th, 1866,
at 10 o clock, tract of land supposed to con-
tain
276 A G. r 10 s.
lying on the Potomac river, opposite the mouth
of Fifteen Mile Creek, about ten miles West
of Bath 1t It's a valuable TRACT of land
GO or 20 A G. r Els
of which are river bottom. 1t was formerly
occupied by Charles Marshall, and now in the
tenure of Mr.. II. Hardy. The b. & O. r. r.
passes through it.
TERMS:
One-third cash, the balanse in equal INSTALL
ments, with interest from date, secured by
deed of trust on the property.
JOHN p. KEARFOTT,
Admir- with the Will annexed of
Feb. pts Philip G. Pendleton, dee d.
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The Cleanest and Cheapest Li1einaezat in
Use

Use.
The success attending the use of this Prepa-
ration during the short period it has been before
the public is a sufficient evidence of its merits,
requiring no puffs or testimonials in its favor.
tits extensively used in many parts of the
country, and being a compound of the most
valuable and efficacious remedies, the propri-
ctor recommends it with theutmost confidence
as Il safe and certain remedy.
In very cold weather, the nature Of this EN-
brocation is such, that it becomes quite thick,
in which case all that will be found necessary
will be to hold it near the fire for few mo-
ments, or put it into some warm water, always
with the cork out) before using.
Malt should always be we'll shaken, and
kept closely corked so as to preserve its
strength.
&A-Sold throughout the country by Drug
gists and Storekeepers generally.
Vain Hartinsburg, by J. L. w. BAKER,
and VIM. DORSEY, Apothecaries.
MANUFACTURED SOLELY BY
WIN. D. BELL, Apothecaa'M
Feb. Is, 1865 Hagerstown, Md.
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DUBLIC SALE OF
r e, Al Il ST n II IL

The undersigned will offer at Public Sale, on
SATURDAY., MARCH 10, 1866
(unless sold before at private sale,) in front Of
the Court House in the town of Martinsburg,
w. Va, the following property, to wit:
A TWO-STORY BRICK DWELL
ING,
with Stone Basement, situated on Water
street, near King street, in the town of Mar
tinsburg, West Va. The house contains six
rooms and hall, all in good order:
Terms One-half cash, and the balance in
one year, to be secured by deed of trust.
For further particulars apply to the KINDER
signed, at their office:
Real Estate Agents
LA LUCE, Auctioneer.
February 8, lS66-ts.
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CLOTHS, CAssIMERES, VEST
~ ings, Satinetts, Linseys, Kerseys &c, and
1ailor's Trimmings in great variety. just re-
ceived at YOUNG 81 GOLDIES
Feb. 15 1866,
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Mails.

Mails for the East and South closes at y NJ.
Mail for the West closes at | p. NJ.
Mail for Hagerstown at T. NJ.
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LYcEUM. ~Thc Martinsbrrg Lyceum
meets in the Grand Jury Room, at the Court
House, on Monday evening next, at u clock.
Essay, by II. H. Blackburn, Esq
Resolution for discussion:
Resolred, That the United States Govern
ment should not allow Louis Napoleon to es-
tablish any form of governmental Mexico
affirmative. +. Stubs, II. +. Nichols.
Negatire-L NJ Shafter, BENZ. Honnet.
The public are respectfully invited to attend
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BURGLARS ABoUT.-Weare informed
that on Monday night several dwellings and
store-houscs were opened by burglars, and
from one so entered small sum of money
stolen. Our city being in close connection
with Baltimore and other large cities, it would
be we'll for our police, and citizens, to keep II
sharp look out, for these knights of the dark
lantern" who occasionally leave their perma-
nent fields of operations for atour of observation
in the smaller and less watchful towns and
cities, on the connecting lines of railway.
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Everything possible will be done to make
the REeISTER a coHapIStc
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RELL'S ALTERNATIVE, OR CON-
DITION POWDERS.
FOR HORSES, CATTLE and SWINE.
n~PRICE % CENTS A PAPER. OR
81 A BOX.

The immense sale of these Powders during
the short period they have been before the
public, is sufficient guarantee of their great
popularity, and the decided benefits derived
from their use.
They are confidently recommended not only
as preventive, but complete cure for all
diseases incident to the Horse Tow or Hog, as
Distemper, Founder, Yel,oW Water,
Heaues, Loss of appetite, dc.
They cleanse the breathing apparatus by
ejectng from the air-cells coagulated matter,
or that formation which so severely clogs
them, causing tightness in breathing, and by
their peculiar action that part, they cause
the mucous mem brane to resume its natural
dimensions, thus equalizing the circulation of
the blood and restoring the distsnded vessels
to their natural size
By its use the Horses appetite is improved
all arrangements Of the digestive organs cor
rected, softening the skin, and giving to the
coat u sleek and shining appearance and may
be used with perfect safety at all times, as it
contains no ingredients which can injure a
horse, whether sick or we'll
These Powders also possess peculiar proper
ties in increasing the quantity of milk in cows
thereby giving them an importance and value
which should place them in the hands of all
interested.
For fattening Cattle they are invaluable In
all diseases to which the Hog is subject, as
Coughs, Ulcers in the Lungs and Liver, etc,
we guarantee their efficiency, if once fairly
tried
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1866-07-06
J. R. EVANS, Sec'y.

A SINGULAR PHESoMEyoS-The Shreve-
port La Southwestern reports the follow
ing:
1.-TWO gentlemen, a few days ago, while
riding along the road short distance from
this place, witnessed curious occurrence
during the day time. A rain was coming
proceeded by slight sprinkling, when at short
distance ahead they saw large ball Of fire
descend slowly from the clouds and fx itself
to the trunk of tall, dead pine, at the height
of few feet from the ground. Both called
to each other simultaneously to notice the
strange object, which, to use their own
words, 'blazed up where II stood like can
dle.' 1t so continued for a few seconds, when
it suddenly exploded with q tremendous det-
onation, tearing the tree into thousand
splinters AMI setting fire to the portion Of
the stump that remained. A considerable
area was filed with falling foliage, and
fragments scattered in every direction. Inn
mediately upon the explosion, streak Of
fire was seen shooting of horizontally from
the tree, which followed the surface Of the
ground, passing within fifty or sixty feet Of
them, and of the character OF stream Of
lightning, as is often seen descending from
the clouds when it strikes. The sight was
terrific In the extreme. The air became
strongly impregnated with pungent, sui
phurous odor."
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1866-07-06

NoRTBES PlEfY--A CBlLp or TuRRE
YEARS WHIPPED TO DEArH.--A Presbyterian
clergyman named Lindsey has been arrested
at Medina, N. Y, for whipping his little boy
u death. The child, would have been three
years old in August, refused to say his prayers
when ordered TO do 20 by its step-mother.--
The father then administered tho cruel and
fatal punishment above mentioned. The fol-
lowing b the fathers testimony before the
Coroners Jury:
On the 18th of June the child disobeyed
his step-mother, and commenced correcting
him, using shingle for the purpose, and
continued 10 ehastise him for more than two
hours, when the child began to show signs Of
debility, and I ceased 10 punish him and laid
him on couch, and called my wife. When she
said be was dying, and before IL o'clock he
was dead.
The Coroner's sJury returned a verdict ''that
death resulted from chastisement by the
rather"
The Rochester Union sayst
The body ofthe child told more plainly and
pathetically than words could, the terrible
punishment 1t had undergone. Several OF
Its fingers were broken aud the nails knock
cd of; the skin was abrased, and the blood
had ooeed from every pore. To conceal the
crime the father tied the little ones hand
behind its back himself placed 1t in Its coffin.
While the physicians were making spost
mortem examination Of the body be sat by,
cody looking at the proceedings. After q
while be spoke and asked them ifthey had
not carried this thing about far enough"
The physician discovered no disease about
the chiId-it died soley from excessive and
cruel punishment.
We are told that LiSDsLsY justifies his
horrid work. He thinks it was his duty to
punish the child until his will was broken
aud he obeyed. Lindsey was arrested yes
terday and committed to jail in Albion.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1866-07-06

How MAxr Miles DoEs A PRISrERs
HAND TRAvELH-Aithough printer may
be setting al day, in his own way, be Is q
great travelsr-or, at least his hand his-as
the following will proves
A good printer win set 5000 ems day,
or about $4,000 letters. The distance travelled
by his hand will average one foot per letter 60
ing 10 the boxes 10 which they are contained,
and Of course returning make two feet for
every letter he sets. This would make q
distance Of 10000 feet or more than nine
miles, and In the course Of a year, leaving
out Sundays the member travels about three
thousand miles. Truly this Is hand-power.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1866-07-06

How WIaArLL Cor AWAY FROM RICHMOND.
The Richmond Enquirer, In an article des-
cribing the straits to which various Con-
gressmen were put in endeavoring to escape
after the capture Of Richmond, tells how
Wigfall got of. says:
Several of the members passed themselves
as paroled soldiers, and were transported as
such without detection on Government
steamers to points near their homes. OF
these were Mr. Perkins aud Mr.. Wigfall.--
Tho latter, in q disguise that precluded all
suspicion, entered. freely into conversation
with the soldiers of the gusrd; and In the
course Of the conversation asked what they
would do with old Wigfall If they were to
catch him. 'Oh, we would hang him, GER
tain," was the reply. "And you would
serve him right" replied Wigfall. "lf I
should be. with you have no doubt should
be pulling at the end Of the rope myself
The double entendre was not suspected, and
its wits was therefore lost, but Is worth pro.
ducing now.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1866-07-06
THE THOUGHTS or OTHER DAYS.

Oh tell not of the hidden woes
That Of disturb the hearts repose,
Within life'e dreary maze;
Tell not Of grief too deep 10 bear,
OF witherd hope and gloomy fears
l too could tell with bitter tears,
In sad and mournful lays:
l too could tell of friends grown cold,
But rather far would unfold
:"
I wander back In chiidhood's home,
With dear ones, who with me would roam
The woods most lonely ways
While at the foot of some old tree,
In converse sweet they tell to me
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1866-07-06

A RICHMOND, Va, correspondent says Of
DR.. Craven's "Prison Life of Mr.. Davis,"
~ have good reasons for believing that its
publication has seriously annoyed the distin-
guished prisoner. Indeed, ! have It from
excellent authority that such Is the fact II
Is stated that mach of the incidental portion
of the work-the conversations 80 circum-
stantially jotted down are of that class, the
publication of which, however well intended
by the kind-hsarted author, Is calculated
rather to damage than TO benefit the party
more Immediately interested--at least with
the dominent party now running the Gov
ernment."
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1866-07-06
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.
PEAcHxR's Mills, tenn, June IA, 6

PEAcHER's MILLs, tenn, June Ia, '66.
At . called meeting of John Hart Lodge,
No. 247, June Ia, A. L. 5see, A. D. 1866,
the following proceedings were had
The object Of the meeting was stated by
the W. NJ, when the following resolutions,
expressive Of our feelings, on the arrival Of
the remains Of our Brother, r. c. Whitfield,
who was killed at Fredericksburg, in battle,
December, 18th, 1862, were adopted:
Resolped, That we will attend his funeral,
residence OF his father, on Sunday morning,
7th inst, and bury him according to the
usages of Freemasonry.
Resolped, That the Brotherhood in Clarks-
vile, New Providence, and surrounding
country, are invited to unite with us 10 pay
ing the Last sad tribute TO the memory Of
our beloved Brother.
Resolved, That the Lodges jewels be
clothed in mourning, and the brethren wear
the usual badge for thirty days.
Resosred, That we mourn the death Of OUT
worthy Brother, and cherish his memory as
one worthy of our regard; and we deeply
sympathize with his relations and friends in
their irreparable loss.
Resolved, That these proceedings be pub
lished in the Clarksville Chronicle, and q
copy furnished the family of our deceased
Brother.
J.R. EVANS COMMITTEES.
]. A. RoLLow,
J. r. EVANS, Sec'y.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1866-07-06

In q late article in Frazers Maguins, this
beautiful passage occurs; Education does
not commence with the alphabet. II begins
with mothers look, with fathers smils OF
appreciation or q sign Of reproof--with 9
sisters gentle pressure Of the hand, or .
brothers noble act Of forbearance-with hand
fulls OF flowers In green and daissy mead
ow--with birds nest admired and not touch
ed-with creeping ants and almost imper-
ceptible Notwithstanding bees and glass
beehiyes-with pleasant wakes In shady
lanes--and with thoughts directed in sweet
and kindly tones, and words 70 mature 10
acts Of bcnevolsnce, 70 deeds Of virt.e, and
10 the sense Of all good, to God himself.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1866-07-06

Ms. GKRAsHrY, a lady Of 81 years, real
ding In New York city, was taken III the
other day, her stomach and head being espe-
cially affected. The difficulty increasing, q
physician was called in, who at once discov-
cred an unusual development Of the jaw. A
closer examination revealed the fact that
this old lady, who has progressed much far
ther In her life's journey than to reach tho
traditional three score and ten, has cut four
new front teeth.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1866-07-06

STATE ELEcTIoS-CossERvA VICTORY.
AT the Texas State election In Galveston,
Houston, Austin, and Hampstead the vote
was largely In favor of Throckmorton for
Governor. The Union Conservative ticket
is elected by an immense majority In the To-
cal election. Some believed the majority
would be six 10 one. Negro suffrage killed
the opposing party. A very large vote was
polled throughout the State.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1866-07-06

ELEcLIos IN KoRvoLK--An election In
Norfolk for municipal officers and delegates
10 tbs State Legislature was held In that
city on the 25th. The returns come In
slowly. John doode was elected TO repre-
resent the city in the House Of Delegates
beating bis opponent two TO one. y. II.
Ludlow was elected Mayor Of tho city, aad
W. piggs. Sheriff by large majority. The
elc, ton passed Of quietly.