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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-12-14
How to Discover The Newly Married


The fall season has fairly set in, ard
we ind The matrimonial market buoyaut
in cur city. hundreds Of miss guided
young men rushing into The holy state \
more than ususl number Of wedding tour
ISIS are noticed By travellers and Conduc-
tors on the different railroads.
OF course, lis not on account ui being
ashamed of each other that they uy to tis
guise their situation, bat simply 10 AVOID
being criticised and remarked upon hy
Troiane strangers. Thus they lay the
fond unclion to their souls that they are
travelling mcOg. But good gracious
how badly fooled they ere. lis enc Of
the eases, lhlngs in the world to The care.
lul eye, 10 tell precisely how many days,
or even hours, they have "splcsd.' y
They can sometimes be detected by the
great pains Ihey can take 10 appear either
like old married people or cousins as they
promenade The deck OF a steamer or sit 81
demurely in The cars. In many cases
tLer dress, in part exposes Them. 1t l'
so appropos to tie occasion, being neat
symmetrical and bran new. In cases
where the parties have good taste, there
is no gaudlness or, "Aubdobbing" about
their Attire. All giiHer and display are
thrown aside and the city belle appears
more like a quakeress IN her simple lrsv.
cling dress OF drab or mouse color.
Sometimes the youthful culprils en-.
gage in PLAYING at lovers OF affect llra-
lon. but il is always slupendous failure.
Their eyes beray too much happiness
for wit ana repariee ; their is such Pc
culiar sOllness and tenderness in their
confidential whispers. and such pride
in the possession Of each other, that none
around them are deceived 1t Is general
ly the case that the bridegroom makes The
discovery first, and throws his arm care
Iessly around the shoulders o! his, wife,
as much as 10 say defanry, to the en'i-
Gus. "Who's afraid bat that We have
been married many years Not know !
The guilty slyuess in the way that arm
steals around first on the top Of the seat
back and then gradually closer, while 'he
acquiesces IN very unpercelVIng way.
Indeed, it is size who lets the cat out Of
the bag" most quickly. The narrow
gauge seats are preferable to the broad
gusge, and II you sit on the seat back Of
them you will observe a, fret that the la.
dys shoulders are not evCn-they incline
Just little TO her partner. After travel.
ling in this position few hours, her neck
gets as timber as washed paper collar,
and her head gravilsles TO tie broad
shoulders Of her husband, and there it
nesiles, innocenhy and conflingly ir the
repose OF honest, pure and truthful love.
At times, in spite Of all precautions, a
tress or two Of her golden locks will get
loose and drop on her shoulders. Bot II
almost seems that there is order and neat
ness in their very disorder and abandon.
So they go, fancying themselves lost
in the crowd-unnollced, unknown, with
their secret locked up in their own palpi-
taing bosoms. Poor young people =
louisville Courier.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-12-14

Beautiful.

L! is not landscape. with is sweet
blending Of color and form, il The fresh
ness OF spring, the glory OF summer, or
the work Of art, the glowing canvass or
the chisfled marble. Ii is no cunning
arrangement Of mechanical skill, chalIeh-
ging The admiration Of the curious. Il is
no. music, winding lis mellow lolj' a.
round lhe heart, nor poem, the child OF
genius, holding us by lis resislless spell.
Perhaps the lovers Of the beautiful will be
surprised when tell them that the pic
ture 10 which Ihave applied that word is
nothing more then a young husbsnd
and wife kneeling together BY heir new.
ly erected family altar. They have chos-
en- each other out of sll the world, 10
walk together The path OF life. They
seem TO have made happy choice. What
each heart has craved each seemed TO
find, and of one twine they are made one
So far as we are able to judge, God has
bestowed upon each the dearest gilt by
giving one to the other. Marriage TO
them has been pure, sweet and holy
thing. The love that constitutes its life
and reality permenaies their whole being
and both are supremely blcsi. What makes
lhls new relation peculiarly happy, is
their common relationship 10 Christ. The
love they feel so deeply toward him does
not interfere With rheir's TO each other
bat sanctifes il. Nothing can exceed the
sweetness and tenderness and power Of a
love like theirs, flowing so generously out
OF both hearts and uniting in the Saviour.
Life to them IS full Of precious signif.
cance. They have temporary fortune
10 make, home to pay for, TO ajOTn, 10
perfect. They have life Of work be.
fore them, but their aim is high, and the
hopes they expect 10 realize, even here,
we find as pure as fond. Eternity is en-
braced in their plans. A blessedness that
has no death TO sPprehen is included in
ther purposes. They mean 10 be very
useful, and very happy, too, here, and in
tend to keep ibeir feet in the narrow
way, so that when their earthly union
ends, they may enter upon tie hea'enly
and eternal. They hope 10 illustrate both
in their individual and united lives,
all manly, womanly, and Christian vir-
tues, and whether successful or not in
laying upon earthly treasures, they mean
to make sure OF the heavenly and impcr-
ishobIe. SO they have begun iheir new
home life with the establishment, as one
ofils essentials, family worship.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-12-14
That's nv name" said Jacob.

Then they told me truly" uttered the
new conner. "Are you from the aims.
house = he continued, turning towsrds
the keeper.
Yes"
Then you may return. Jacob Man
fred shall never 60 10 the poor house
wbil, | live"
The %eeper gazsd inquisi'ively into the
features of the stranger, and left The
house.
"Don't you remember NE 7" exclaimed
the new comer, grasPlng The old man by
the hand.
Il cannot call you to my memory
now"
"Do you remember Lucius Williams"
civilians ?" repeated Jacob, starting
up and gazing earnestly into the strangers $
face.
"Yes, Jacob Msnfred-Lucius Will
Iiams. That linie boy whom, thirty
years ago, you saved from The house OF
CORRECTION; that poor boy whom you kind
ly took from the bonds Of The law, and
placed on board one Of your vessels"
"And YOU are"
"Yes-yes. | am the man you made.
You found me rough stone from the
hands Of poverty and example. 1t was
you Who brushed off the evil, and who
first led me TO the sweet waters Of moral
life and happiness. | have profed by
The lessons you gave me in early youth.
and The warm spark which your kindness
lighted up my bosom has grown brighter
and brighter ever since. With an aflu-
ence Tor life have settled down TO enjoy
the remainder Of my days in peace and
quielness. have heard Of your losses
and your bereavements. Come. | have a
home and heart, and your presence will
make them both warmer, brighter and
happier. Come, my more than father
and you,my mother, too. You made my
youth all bright, and will not see your
old age doomed 10 darkness"
Jacob Manfred torered forward and
sank upon the bosom Of his preserver.
He could not speak his thanks, for they
we're too heavy for words. When he
looked up again he sought his wife.
"Susan," lie said, in choking, trem-
bling tone, "my tread has come back to
me-"
Forgive me, Jacob"
mo, no. Susan. II no. who must
forgive-God holds us in his hand
"Ah," murmured the wife, as she rais-
ed her streaming eyes 10 Heaven, IL will
never doubt Him again"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-12-14
A Genuine story

The Mononga gahels Republican says:
Not very long ago. the young snd
beautiful wife Of one OF our citizrns was
called to her final account, leaving her
husband dlscon'ulatr, sad, beren. Ste
Vas buried IN the adjacent cemetery, srd
the husband returned to his desolste homo
--bu, not to forge! the loved. She w,s
present with han by 6,y in 'pirlI and IN
hls dfCame at night, and one that hSunt.
ed him. being repeated night after night,
was Ils, thsl the spirit OF his wife csno
TO his bedside and told him that The un.
derlaker had not removed from her laco
the squate piece OF muslin or napkin
Ter death. but bad screwed down lie cof.
I'm li1 with it upon her that she could moi
breathe in her grave, but WAS unrest on
account Of the napkin. lie tried TO rTive
The dream away but IL bided him by night
end troubled bin by day. lie sought The
consolation Of religion; his pastor prayed
with lin and assured him that II WAS
wicked TO indulge IN such 4 morbld far
cy. 1t was the sutJect of lis own PclI-
uou before tie Throne of Grace, but 'ull
The srinI came and told anew tie siory ol
It's sutiocauon.
In despair. be sought Tie undertaken.
Mr.. Dickey, VINO told him hat the n,p-
kin had not been removed. but urged him
TO forget the circumstance rs II could no,
possibly be any annoyance to InanImsls
clay. While the gentleman ffsnLIy sck-
now lodged tbs, he could not avoid Tho ap-
partition. and continual stress upon hIs
mind began to tell on hi, health. A,
length he determined TO have the body
disin,ereJ, and visited the undertaken Tor
that purse. Here he was meINlh tho
same advice and persuasion, and convinc-
cd once more Of hI, folly. the haunted
man returned to bis home. That night,
more vivid Than ever, more terribly reSl
than before, she came To his bedside. and
upbraidcd him Tor his want Of affection
and woulG aol leave him unlIl he promIs-
ed 10 remove he cause Of oil her suGe;-
ing. The next night, with a friend. he
repaired 10 the se1ion's. who was pre-
vailed upon to accompany them, and by
The lghI OF the cold, round moon, lhe
body was lrned from it. narrow bed. tho
coffin I'D un.crewed, and the napkin re-
moved from the face Of the corpse. ThM
nigh; she came 10 his bedside once more.
bui for the last lime. Thanking him for
he kindness. she pressed her cold lip. 10
his cheek. and came again no more. Rrs.
der, hi, is true story, can you sipl.in
the my'Iere, Of dreams
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-12-14
FVE BEEN THINKING.

I've been thinking, I've been thinking,
What glorious world were this,
Did folks mind their business more,
And mind their neighboTs' less.
Fer instance. yon and !, my friend,
Are sadly prone 10 talk
OF matters that concern US not,
And others follies mock.
I've been thinking, if we'd begin
To mind our own affairs,
That possibly our neighbors might
Conlrive 10 manage theirs.
We've faults enough at home 10 mend
1t may be so with others
II would seem strange, if i; were not,
Since all mankind are brothers.
Oh would ha, we had charity
For every man and woman;
forgiveness is the mark Of those
Who know ITO err is human" "
Then let us banish jealousy
Let's lfi our fallen brother;
And as we journey down li(e's road
"Do good 10 one another"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-12-14
LOOK HERE!
THE CHEAPEST BO OTIS
and SHOES on Record /!

n | have large assortment of home
Il made work consisting in part of Mems
Coarse Boots, heavy, for Sc. Mems fine
Boots So. Mems fine Shoes $3.50 10
$3.50. Mems coarse Shoes So 10 81.
Ladies Shoes Of all styles, which am
selling very low. Childrens and Misses
Shoes of all kinds, very low.
All of the above articles | am closing
outat exceedingly low prices for Cash,
manufactured out Of The best mater al and
by good workmen, and would invite my
Virginia friends 10 call over and procure
Bargains Strict attention paid to all
orders. JOHN E. SMITH.
Boonsboro', Nd, Oct. IL, 1867. If
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-12-14
What they Said

We asked girl what she wanted most,
and she replied, "a lover"
We asked a wife what che wanted most,
aud she said kind words from my hus-
band, and children TO bear his name -
We asked boy what he wanted, and
he said "a sweetheart and happy
home !"
We asked a miser what he wanted, and
he replied gold, moro gold -
We asked gsdding woman what she
wanted most, and she replied, "dress, and
more naws 10 tell my neighbors ~
We asked mother what she wanted,
and she replied, "my daTlings TO love
me !"
We asked an sflianced what she want
ed, and she said, my chosen one TO be
true 10 me ~
We asked an old man whel he wanted,
and he said, crest, and a decent bur-
ial !"
We asked working man what be
wanted, and he replied, "liglt taxation
and a chance 10 make comfortable home
for my loved ones u
We asked a New England manu(octur-
er what he wanted, and he replied, Leg
islalion and tariffs to make me rich al the
expence Of the West and South :"
We asked coward who dared not
fight. but speculaled during tho war, what
he wanted, and he said, gold interest on
my bcnds-support at The expense Of
working men !"
We asked a soldier what he wanted.
and he said "Peace, now that war is
over -
We asked man why he was Re-
pubIicsn 7 end he replied, "oficC and
slcalings ~
We asked pulpit preacher what he
wanted most to make him happy, and he
said, "poIiIcal influence -
We asked God what lie wanted, and
lie said-"Peacc on earth and good wiH
towards all men -
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-12-14

GoD CoUSTs.-A brother and sister
were playing in the diningroom. when
heir mother set basket Of cakes on The
iea-isble, and went out.
"ilow nice they look - ssiJ The boy.
reaching 10 take one. His sister earnest,
ly objected. and even drew back b.. bsnd,
repeating that II was against lheIr moIh.
er's direction.
"She DID not count them" said he.
"Bul perhaps God did," answered Tho
si'.er.
SO he Withdrew from tie temptation.
and. sitting down, 'eemsd 10 mediate.
"YOu sre right" no replied. looking At
her with a cheerful yet serious air. God
does oOuuf, for the Bible rays The hairs
OF our heads are al numbered"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-12-14

An old Dutch farmer just arrived al the
dignity Of justice Of the peace. had his
6rst marriage case. He first said 10 The
man
well, you wants 10 be marril, do you 7
Veil, you loves dis woman so gool as any
you have ever see :"
Yes" answered the man.
Then to the woman
well, DO you love di' man so better ss
no man you never see -
The lady hesilalsd, and he repeated
"Vell, veil, do you likes him so well as
TO be his wife -
"Oh, certainly" che answered. with a
kind Of litter.
"Vel, dat is all any reasonable man
can expect. So you are msrrit | pro-
nounce you man aud wife"
The man then asked the justice what
was TO pay.
"Oh, nothing at slI-noIhing a! all
you are welcome TO 1t il It we'll DO you
any good"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-12-14

IL is sald that The rose OF Flofida the
most beautiful Of Rosers, emit, no FRA
grsnce lie bird OF Psrsdi'e, The most
beautiful Of birds. gives no song; the ey.
press or Greece. he finest Of tfse'. yields
no frUit dsndie,. tie shinieu Of meo.
have no sense and ballroom bellies. the
lovlissl creatures IN The world. are very
often ditto. only more go.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-12-14

10 any aiTsr,iIy that hsppens 10 q, in
tie world. we ougb! 10 consider lhs, mis-
cry end sffllclion are not less natural than
snow and hail, storm and smpe't; and
that u we're as reasonable 10 bope for 9
year without winter, Is for life wiihou,
trouble,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-12-14
Tell your wife.

II you are in trouble or a quSndary,
tell your wfe-that is, if you have one
all about il at once. Ten 10 one her in.
venton will solve your difficulty sooner
than all your logic. The vii of woman
has been praised, but her instincts are
quicker and keener than her reason.
Counsel with your wife. or your mother
or sister, and be assured light will fash
upon your darkness.
Women are 100 commonly adjudged a.
yerdanl in al put pure womsnish affairs.
No philosophical student Of the sex thus
Judges them. Their iniuilions or in
sights, are most subtle, and If they can
not see a cat in the meal, there is No cat
there. In coun,ellrR man 10 tell his
trouble to his wife, we would go further,
and advise him to keep none Of his affairs
secret from her. Many home has been
happily saved, and many fortune re-
rrieved by mans foil confidence in bis
"beiter half" Woman is fer more a seer
and prophet than man, il she be fair
choice. As a general rule, wives conhde
the minutesI Of their plans and thoughts
10 their husbands, having no involVments
TO screen from them. Why not recipro-
cate. if but for the pleasure Of meeting
confidence with confidence We are
certain that no man succeeds so usll in
The world, as he who, taking a partner
for life. makes her the partner Of all bis
purposes and hopes. What is wrong Of
his impulse or judgment, she will check
and set right with her almost universally
right instincts. 'IIelpmeet vas no in
significant tile, as applied 10 maD'' com.
panion. She Is meet help TO him in
every darkness, difficulty and sorrow OF
life. And what she most Graves and
most deserves is confdence-wiIhOUt
which love is never free from shadows.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-12-14
Falling from Grace.

A good story is told of certain Meth
odisl dominic OF the pioneer stamp. lhe
dominic had in some way oCcasioned the
displeasure Of one Of his members-one
Of those touchy, irascbIe saints of which
nearly every particular "charge' or CIR
cuir' has one or more representatives.
The dominic had tried in every way to
effect a reconciliation. He had "wresiIed
with the Lord" in the erring brothers
behalf He had lab red personally with
him, earnestly, bet to no purpose; so he
expelled him as a matter Of duty. The
ex-broher then took every occasion 10
insult and wound the feelings Of the pas
tor. He slandered him, abused him 10
his face and behind his hack, until the
poor dominic could stand ii no longer.
Meeting him one day in The post office,
where large crowd was collected, as
usual. The wretch commenced his abuse.
The dominic, as he was leaving The room,
made some remark, to which the dissev-
cred member responded. That's ID
le." Quick as thought the dominic
turned, disvesled himself of all urneces-
sary apparel, and stepping uP 10 his as
tonished enemy, and seizing him by the
throat, gave vent TO his long pen. feelings
as follows: Don. venture TO repeat that
word again, you low, dirty scoundrel !
I've stood this just as long as possibly
can. l try to be Christian. have fol-
lowed Christ in my weak way for nearly
forty years, But | belong 10 church
ihs, believes in falling from grace. And
if you ever in any way abuse or insult me
again, shall in all probability fall from
grace. And if 90, you'll get one OF the
all fredest thrsshings yOn ever had IN
your life. wouldn't advise you 10 try
it on, for I've made up my mind 10 do
jus, that thing" /, is needless 10 say
the e&.member concluded i; was time 10
"dry up"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-12-14
Bacon and Lard d!

country cured Hams, Shoulders
< and Sides; also nice 10, Of Lard, and
a few more Sugar cured Hams, all for
sale cheap, by Ir'Cin & Keedy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-12-14

A man 10 Havana recently attempted
10 eloPe With three women on the same
evening. The enterprise was 100 CON-
plcaied, and he iDgloriousIy failed.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-12-14

"Brideel." said mistress to her Irish
servant. "where's the gridiron :" IAN
sure, ma m. I'm jest afther giving it 10
nv sisther's own cousin. Bridge. O'Fla-
herty; the thlng's so full Of holes it's no
good al all. "
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-12-14

The wife Of Mr.. Frederick Essler,
shoemaker OF Park Avenue, n. Y, gave
birth to four infants on the 5lh instant.
Two are boys and Two are girls. Mother
and children all doing well. So says the
N. Y. Tribme-and tOe ssy take cour-
age, ladies'. We who were never blessed
vith even one hue squslIiBg brat.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-12-14

The editor OF the Louisville Journal
Gays, if he possessed the mos! valuable
things in the world, and waa about to will
them away, the following would be his
plan Of distribution
| would give the world truth and friend
ship, which are so very scarce.
| would also give an additional portion
Of truth to lawyers and merchants.
| would give TO physicians skIIl and
learning.
would give 10 printers ,bsir pay.
To gossiPping women, good sense,
modesty, large waists. and natural teeth.
TO young sprouts and dandies, com.
mon sense, liltIe cash and hard labor.
To old maids. good temPers, smooth
faces. little talk and good husbands.
To old bachelors, love for virtue, chill
dren and vives.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-12-14

Faith, love, and fear are choice com.
panions he who enjoy, their company,
trusts in God. clesves TO God, and fears
10 offend God.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-12-14

Actions. looks, words, steps, form the
alphabet by which you may spell chsrae-
ter.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-12-14

4 schoolmsster. while on his morning
walk, passed By The door Of a neighbor,
who was excsyaiing a log for . pig
trough.
"Why, said the scboolmasler, "Mr. S.
have you no. furniture enough yell"
Yes" said the man, "enough for
my own family, but expect TO board The
schoolmasler this winter, and an making
preparaLions.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-12-14

what would you be dearest said
Walter 10 his sweetheart, "if were 10
press the seal OF love upon those sealing
wax lips - She replied, 81 should be
stationery"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-12-14

Why IS the iolling ola bell like The
prayer Of a hypocrite , Because iI's
solemn sound By ikonghle" tongue.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-12-14

The man who said that woman was
mere deIusion, never ought 10 be per.
miued to hug one.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-12-14

U3 3HlICOMB'S Asthma Remedy, 4
VI certain cure for Asthma and Hay
Fever. for sale al the Drug Store.
GALVANIZED and Japanned Coal
" liods and Fire Carriers, for sale by
D. Humphreys e. Co.
no 10 Charleslown.
TALlCOES and Muslins only 10 cents
"a per yard, a, D. S. Rentchs.
C'dURNS. Half Bushels, Peek Mea.
y sures, Tubs, Buckets, Baskets,
RroomS, BrUshes, Wash Boards, &c,
cheap a, Ir,pin &. Keedu's.
MAILS furnished 10 the trade al Bslli-
Ky more city prices. E. Shnf,r
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-12-14
Stonebraker's Medicines.

ypHE original Slone6raker's Liniment,
K Pain Killer, Cough Syrup, Liver
Pills, Horse Powders and Ra. Exlermina-
tor, for sale by Ir,cin g. Keedy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-12-14

Then they told me truly" uttered the
new conner. "Are you from the aims
house = he continued, turning towsrds
the kPencr