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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-10-26
NettIes from Dean swift.

If man will observe as be walks the
street, believe he will find the meHl.
est faces in mourning coaches.
The reason why SO few marriages ere
happy is because young ladies' spend their
time in making nets, not in making cages.
We have just enough religion TO make
Us hate, but no. enough to make Us love
one another.
The power Of fortune is confessed on
ly By the miserable for the hrppy i'm.
pate all their success to prudence aud
merit.
Ambition often puts men upon dong
meancsl Offices: so climbing is perform
ed in the same posture with creeping.
Small causes are sufficient to make a
man uneasy, when great ones are not III
the way; for want Of a block lie viii
stumble at straw.
Every man desires 10 live long, bu' no
man would be old.
Love Of Aailery in most men, proceeds
from the mean opinion they have Of
themselves in woman from the contra
~.
Apollo was held tho Cod ofphysic and
sender OF diseases. Both were originally
the same trade and still continue.
II a man makes mo keep my distance,
the comfort is, he keeps me at tie same
time.
Men are content TO be laughed at for
their wit, but not for their folly.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-10-26
Talk with the President.

The Washington National RspubH-
can gives what purporls 10 be the sub
stance Of a conversation with the Presi-
dent on the recent elections. The report
say
"rhe Presidents attention was called
TO an analysis Of the recent election in
Ohio, where twog great parties presented
each its ticket. The people looked at
them both dlscrin.inaiely. and took the
soldier standard bearer (Hayes) of the
Republican party-thus seemingly rebuk-
ing the Democrats for nominating Val
landigham mao like Thurman, instead Of
soldier, and accepted and elected the
Legislature Of the Democratic and Con-
survaive party, and 10 preyen, the re-
election Of radical like Mr.. Wade, thus
repudIalng the two extremes in politics,
aud then. at the same election, they bur
led the disturbing question OF negro equal
ity beneath majority of 50,050 votes.
The President listened to this statement,
and said
alt is a remarkable fact. 1t is The
logic OF events. ltis the true lesson Of
the election. And what makes the fact
still more remarkable is that this wonGeG-
fnl discrimination was made By the people
themselves at the polls, and that these
extraordinary results were obtained in the
face Of the misrepresentation that were
constantly made in the press anG on the
stump, and furthermore, that the govern
ment OF the State was in the hands of the
Radicals. and the treasure Of their wealthy
men was poured out like water to aid
them in carrying the Stale. The people
have conquered in spite of these appllan-
ces, and have pointed out the right way
for others, disregardiDg The two danger
Gus extremes, and taking the safe, high,
conservative ground, as laid down in tho
August Philadelphia Convention Of 1866
upon the Constitution, for the preserva-
ton of the States, and in favor Of pure
loyalty and a united and free country
The Presiden, said that the thousand
and one reports set afloat asou, what he
was to do in reorganizing his Cabinet
were unauthorized and untrue. What
ever he did in that direction would be the
subject OF careful thought and for the best
interests of the public good, so far as it
was IN his power 10 reach such result
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-10-26
i hirkin- Gun

Mark Twain tells the following story
by fellow passenger, who being banter
ed about his tiuiJily, said lie had never
been scared since lie had loaded On old
Queen Anne's muskei for his father once,
whereuPOn he related the following:
You sec the old man w,s irving to
learn me to shoot bIsckbirjs and beasts
that tore up tie young corn aad such
things, so iha, could be of some use a.
boat the farm, because wasn'i big enough
TO DO much. Ny gun was lille single
barre! shotgun, and the old man carried
an old Queen Anne's mgskei that weigh
ed a ton, and made a report like . thunder
clap, and kicked like a mule. The old
man wanted ne 10 shoot the old muskei
some lime, bull was afraid. One day
though, got her down, and so | took
her 10 the hired man and asked him how
TO load her, because the old man was out
in the fields. Hiram ssid
ADO yon see them marSs or tie stock
an Y and Y on the queen. crown' Well,
that means ten balls anl FIVE slugs; that's
her Ioa l."
But how much powder ,"
Oh" he says, AT don't matter; put
II lhrce or four handlu,ls."
So | loaded her Up that way. and it
was an awful charge had sense enough
10 see ,hat-and started out. leyelled
her on good many bla,kbFds, bu, every
time went TO pull the trigger shut my
eyes and winkcJ. was afraid Of her
kick. Towards sundown fetched up at
the house, and there found the oil man
resting on the porch.
been out hunting, have ye ,"
"Yes, sir" says |.
"What die you Kill -
"Didn't Kill any thing, sir; didn't shoot
her off, was afraid she'd kick. ( ! knew
blamed well she would
"Gimmus that gun y the old man
says. mad as sin.
And he took aim at sapIlng on the
other side of the road, and began TO
drop back out of danger. And the next
minute heard an earthquake, and the
Queen Anne wen, whrllng end over end
in the air, and The old man spun around
on one heel, with one leg up and both
hands on his jaw, and the bark flew from
the old mans shoulder. and his jaw turn
ed black and tlue. and he had TO lay up
for three days. Cholera nor nothing else
can scare me the way was scared that
time.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-10-26
The Grey Inform

Yes, put them away-lhe old grey unl.
form and The torn and iaiiered banner OF
the STARS and bars. Shut their coffin Id,
prepare the grave, ensbrouded the one IN
The o,hcr-lhat uniform and hag.-lei Us
bury item out Of sight as we do the dead.
The soldier forms that filed the one, the
manly arms that bore he other are in
their graves. the bivouac Of death. Pot
them away-lhe flag and unllorm-bury
them with them. Their missions done
Foll the fag upon the breast,
Shu, the grave and let them rest.
No more seen through the riffs Of the
battle smoke, the long grey line presses
TO the height in the charge, through the
descending avalanche Of lead and Hon.
No more fullering in the van Of the hell
ish storm flies tina, fsg-now lifted, now
lowered. now seen, now lost, now slrug-
ling 10 tie apex, slmost crowned. They
have gone down togelhor-lbaI long grey
line, that flag. Put Them teuderiy away
bury them together.
As ihe sea echoes IN the shell, We may
sill hear The far of din of battle receding
down tie ycsrf-as pass the clouds. ss
dies the storm, The wheels Of the IhUnder
chariv. ecbolng fainter and fainter, rolling
upon the horizon'e verge, and passing out
OF sound. Put them sway.-SouiheT1
ODinioH.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-10-26
kindness in Woman Universal.

81 have observed among all nations,
saws John Ledyary, The great traveller,
"lha the women ornament themselves
more than men and wherever found,
they are the same kind, civil. obliging,
humane, tender beings they are ever
inclined 10 be gay and cheerful, Iimorous
and modest. They do not hesitate like
man 10 perform hospital and generous
action are not naughty, nor arrogant,
nor superclious but full Of courtesy
and fond Of society industrious, eco
nomical and ingenious more liable TO
err, in general, a'so more viriuous, and
performing more good actions than he.
Il never addressed myself in the LAM
gusge Of decency and friendship TO a wo-
man, whether civilized OF savage, with
ou, receiving a civil aud friendly answer.
With a man il was often otherwise. In
wandering over the barren plains Of in
hospital Denmark, through honest Swe-
den, frozen Lapland, rude and chuTIish
Finland, unprinsipled Russia, and the
widespread regions Of the wandering
Tartar If hungry, dry, cold, sick or wet.
woman has ever been friendly TO me and
uniformly so and 10 add 10 this virtue,
so worthy Of sPpe!lstion OF benevolence,
these actions have been performed in 30
free and so kind a manner, that II | was
dry drank the swee; draughi, and if
hungry ate the cosre mor,el, with dou.
bic relish.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-10-26

FALL OF The LEAT.-The season Of
the fall Of The leaf hss come again, With
al its sad and sslsiary teachings. Who
can shu, bis heart against in lessons, ,
Who as be sees The forest vilhrred leaf
driven By tie hifuI winds i' not remind.
ed that such Is human life Even 40
leaf when The frost has dried up his sap
and iis STEM clIng' no more 10 The parent
Tree, 50 10 our life. Is be green io-dsy
md Goat gaiIy upon The summer bresze.
buI Ibe frost ol death are snswinr a in
stem and we know not il j, shsIl wave.
BY The Winhy blasts. 10 eternity. Happy
are we IL Nature teaches not 10 Us in vain
in Ibis solemn dpv.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-10-26
THE SWEETEST WORD.

One sweet word Of holy meaning
Cometh 20 me DER and DER,
And the echoes of its music
Linger eyer-evermore.
TTust-no other word we utter
Can so sweet and precious be,
Tuning all life's jarring discords
Into heavenly harmony
Clouds Of thickest blackness gathered
O'er the souls dark sea of sin,
And the port Of heaven was guarded
From my guilty entering in:
Then came Jesus, walking to me
O'er the surging waves of sin,
Calling, clear above the tempest,
"IIe that trusteth, heaven shall win"
Now, through all the sacred pages,
Where my voc and doom had been,
Clean those golden words oc promise,
ale that trustcth, heaven shall win ="
Blessed, sure and blood bought promise,
Let me drink its sweetness in
lie that trusts his soul 10 Jesus,
'IIe that trusteth, heaven shall win !"
Trust-O Savior give its fulness
To me at thy feet in prayer;
Grant my dying lips to breathe it,
Leave its lingering sweetness there
Sweetness there, TO say the breaking
OF the hearts which love me so
Whispering from my silent coffin,
"Trust the hand which lays mo low
Loved ones, as ye rear the marble
Pure above my waiting dust,
Grave no other word upon it
But the holicst, sweGtest-TRUsT
For this password know the angels,
Guarding DER the pearly door
Password to His blessed presence,
Whom trust for eyermore.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-10-26
A Beautiful Extract.

We clip the following from s'rmon
preached by the Rev. Chas. y. Hum
pbreys:
"Show me the viIesl Pander, the
meanest assassin that walks The earth,
and will fld in his soul GONE germs Of
good, which if noutished, will grow into
trees that would gladden. the gardens OF
God-sowe aspirations whose blind
groupings and vain suugRlings would make
an angel weep. This human soul IS
breath Of Gods spirit, and though at
times il is almost smo:hsred under ocr
ruined and wasted lives, Il only needs 10
have iis earthly incruslslion broken TO
soar upward 10 lis native air. Religion
Is love TO God and man. |! is growth,
not spasm life, not transparent ex-
perience DO. sad and depressing, bot
bright and inspiring. It does not come
like the lightning, flashing in moment
from the east through all the spreading
heavens, but like the rising 'un, piercing
first the gathering misis with an efeciusl
ray, then struggling slowly into twilight
and at last climbing into perfect day
Advice to husbands. "How 20 make
home hapPy"-Go of somewhere.
A rainy day is damp" bot Vhsn !
young lady refuses you ii's "daDPef.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-10-26
plump Women.

The New York GdzeHe concludes
plea for plump women" q, follows:
Bot whatever education our girls have.
let Us have lees Of IT, American girl, aie
notorious for iben psllor and fraiiy and
tendency 10 abiIher and lose their charms
81 an Early age. This country has DO
greater want at the present time lhsn Of
plump girls and plump women. Let us
have lbem plump aud hes'hy. whether
they know anything or not We can
teach their children what they don't
know If necessary; by all Desns lei us
have rosy, bossoning. solid women.
The Pacific railroad is not half 80 impor-
tsBt 10 the property Of this country ss
the aggregate avoirdupoi' Of ils women.
The female eek Of America ought 10
weigh at leas. ball az much again IS 10
does.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-10-26

Obe ollhs boys in New Orleans
school was asked, after various definitions
had been given by Others. nosiy doiie
correct. what vas meant by The veto 10
tanlalizs. He replied "Ii was TO ask 3
great many questions, and then cfilicise
lie answers"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-10-26

mold Du,ehmso undertook 70 wslloP
bis son JAKE turned the isbIes and wal
loped him TIE old man consoled him
self for bis defeai by rejoicing al bis .on's
superior mabbood. He said "VsD,
Shake is tan sehmsrl fellow. lie can
Whip his own isddy."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-10-26

One Of the Jenkenses, wiring Of re-
cent hop at Saratoga. says: ~ very
pretty girl passed US, leaning on the arm
Of gentleman who was dressed simply
in Swiss muslin and pink SASH" That
gentleman must have been "lhe cool OF ibe
eYeninrn
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-10-26

Queer thing is an insurance policy. If
| can't sell il cancel it, end III cancel
il can't sell H.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-10-26
The Sabbath.

Stations on the line Of your Journey are
NOT your journeys end, but each one
bring you nearer. Such are the Lords
DAYS.
A haven is not home, but is a place
of quiet and rest, where The rough waves
are stayed. Such is the Lords day.
4 garden is piece of common land,
and yet il has ceased 10 be common land.
Ii Is an effort 10 gain paradise. Such is
"the Lords day"
A bud is not flower, but is the prom
ise of flower. Such is "lhe Lord
day"
The worlds week iempis you sell your
soul 10 flesh and the world. "The Lords
day" call you 10 remembrance, and begs
you rather sacrifice earth to heaven and
time 10 eternity, that heaven 10 earth and
eternity TO time.
The SIX days not only chain you as
caplives OF The earth, but do their best 10
keep the prison doors shut. that you may
forget the way out again. The Lords
day. sets before you an open door.
Sampson has carried the gates away.
"The Lords day" summons you 10 the
threshold Of bondage, 10 look forth into
immortality, your immortality.
The true Lords day is the eternal life
bu, type Of i, is given TO you on earth
,ha, YOU may be refreshed in the body
with the anticipation OF the great freedom
whorewiIh The Lord will make you free,
A virginia paper says that it is Tumored
that Mr.. Lewis Mckenzie, prominent
and wealthy Republican OF Alexandria
will be nominated by the Republican
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-10-26
Stock OF Merchandise,

embracing everything usually found IN
country store. hope to purchase my
goods entirely for the cash, thus enabling
me to sell upon the most favorable terms;
and to that end, most urgently request
all persons who are indebted TO me, and
have not settled their accounts since har-
vest, 10 call and settle the same at once,
and hope no one viii attempt 10 excuse
himself because his account is small. |
shall continue the business al Elk Branch
snd endeavor 10 keep my stock complete
and no, be undersold take this oPpor-
,unity of thanking the community for
their liberal patronage, and hope by a''en'
ton 10 business and a desire to please and
give satisfaction, TO receive a continuance
of your favors. TO the patrons o! Union
vile Store, and all others who may be
kind enough to become such, you will al
low me to express The hope, with the aid
Of polite and efficient Clerks,io render our
selves acceptable to you, and receive your
support, Respectfully,
]. S. MELVIN.
Dufield's, Sept. Ii, 1867. If
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-10-26
To Merchants,

TlSSENCE Lemen, Ess. Peppermint,
II Ess. Cinnamon. Castor Oil, Lauda-
mum, Paregoric, &c, for sale by the doz-
sn al less than city prices, at the
sep2l Drug Store.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-10-26
TO THE PUBLIC!

To the CtieenS Of UnionriHe and S'r-
rounding Country.
HAVING come in possession of the
IL Unionville SIore-house property, |
fully expect by the 2OIh or 25Ih inst, TO
open at Unionyile an entirely new and
complete
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-10-26

4 moral and sensible philosopher has
discovered that "subjeciing all children to
the same system of instruction is like
boiling large and small potatoes in one
not and for a like number OF minutes.
Some Of them get done and some don't"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-09-13

pn- Many of the ablest and most can
did of the Northern journals are begin
ming either to express their fears and
doubts as to results, or to indicate
the opinion that the Conservative or
Union Democracy will carry the New
York and Pennsylvania elections this
fall. There are evidently great changes
of public sentiment in these and other
States already. The main reason as
signed is the strong feeling Of antago-
nism to negro supremacy. Against the
elevation of the black over the white
race (which they will not permit at home
even TO the extent Of enfranchising an
insignificant number) there can be no
doubt, that, except in the most extreme
and fanatical sections, the feeling is be-
coming almost unanimous. The exam
pie in Tennessee, though so apparently
for us, is the great cause, aud has done
more good than anything else possible.
It has shocked and warned, and rem
dered resolute the great majority, which
after all is evidently Tor the
white mans government Il we may
Judge from what we read, the elevation
Of the black race at the expense Of the
white race meets no favor, and its kindred
folly, the idea Of eonfscation, can hardly
find corporars guard anywhere. The
Radicals are already beginning to ignore
and hide their issues in the canvass for
political mastery now going on. The
signs grow brighter daily. There is
strong reason to hope that the Constr
tuition cannot be again violated by Con-
gress by acts passed over the President s
veto, if no more. The gains in the
elections already received are potent in
dioations When the same causes ex.
list among the same people We may an
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-09-13

LoYDoS, Sept IA dispatch from
Athens says that Great Britain and
France, in joint note to Greese, in.
structed theGovernment at Athens to re-
irain from hostilities against the Sub
lime Porte and maintain strict neutral.
ity on the Cretan question.
GENEVA, Sept. l2-The Radical Con-
gress is still in session. During its sit
ting this morning short attack was
made upon the Socialists of the United
States, which gave rise to an excited dis
cussion. Some i'll feeling was created,
and before the close of the session many
members withdrew from Congress.
MADRID, September l2.-The Governor
Of Minorica has issued an order estab-
fishing a vigorous quarantine at Port
Mehan for all vessels coming from the
United States or West Indies.
MARsEILLEs, September IA tele.
gram from Constantinopls announces
the arrival of the United States steamer
Swartora
LONDON, September l2.-The Doncas-
ter races were again largely attended to.
day. The Iceland stakes we're won by
Vauban; the Cleveland handicap won
by zeyille; and Vic won the corporation
plate.
The statement of the Bank of England
shows that bellion has increased 100000
pounds since the 9th.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-09-13

ticipato better and better results, as the
issues are more ventilated. Tho "gene-
raj apathy" Of the Radical party, which
is admitted and assigned as the reason
by the Radicals, is a symptom of their
waning power. IL is not apathy among
the leaders, but the apathy Of Disguised
people, who are beginning to see that the
future Of the country is growing more and
more gloomy, darker and darker with
every continuing day Of the extreme
fanatical and Radical rule
The Pittsburg Post expressing what
il believes to be the present and growing
feeling Of the northern people, and
before the issuance of the President
proclamation of amnesty, said;
The fires of war hatred are nearly
burnt out-better feelings are taking
their place-social interests begin to
press their demands-heavy burthens Of
increasing weight demand for their sup
port the entire national strength-fears
that the Constitution may never be
restored begin to pervade the popular
mind-the impossibility of ruling part
of our country by bayonets, and not sub
ecting the whole to military despotism,
is becoming apparent, and there are no
good citizens who do not wish to see
amity, and its concomitants, social
and commercial intercourse, restored
throughout the republic
We in this but give expression to
what we believe the general sentiment
among all'sober.minded people. A most
sagacious and experienced correspond
ent writes us: NOW is the moment for
President Johnson to take decisive
step, the boldest, and yet the safest that
can be conceived-that is to follow the
example Of Washington-issue general
amnesty. | am afraid he is wanting in
nerve. His power to do this is beyond
all doubt AS sure as there is God in
heaven, this measure will kill all oppo-
siton in month. The only outcry will
be with the military the vermin who
fatten on public spoil, and the negro
mongers. But believe me, it will be
day of rejoicing and the day of glory to
our institutions. No one that l have
seen, has yet boldly suggested the mea-
sure-so just, so perfectly in accordance
with sound policy and the constitution.
It's effect would be incslculable on the
South. / would not leave single United
States soldier in the South, except in
garrisons. | would organize militia
forces, and leave the people there to
themselves, whose interests would soon
make the bonds of our Union stronger
than eyer"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-09-13
THE NEWS

Gold opened in New York at l45J this
morning, and had declined to l453 up to
noon. Cotton is reported dull.
Our foreign advices up to noon are
interesting. Bullion in the Bank Of
England has increased e3OO, 900 since
the 9th inst
The Border States Convention, which
assembled at Baltimore yesterday,
elected Horace Maynard, of Tennessee,
President. Beside Tennessee, Maryland,
Missouri, Kentucky and Delaware are
also represented in the body.
No further advices have come to hand
from Maine. The result OF the election
in that State remains undetermined and
problematical.
The postmaster of Sissat, Long Island,
has been arrested and held for trial on a
charge of robbing the mail.
The yellow fever is increasingrin vio-
lence,i in New Orleans. Sxty.one deaths
were reported during the twenty.four
hours ending at six o'clock yesterday
morning
Over one hundred of the most respect
able citizens of Columbia have petitoned
for the location at that point of body Of
regular troops to protect them from the
outrages of Brownlow's militia. The
citizens of Pulaski are taking similar
steps also
A prize fight at Hakensack, N. j.,
Wednesday, broke up in a general row,
the expected winner being so badly
beaten that it is doubtful if he ever
RECEIVERS.
Capt R. j. Vanderwater, who com.
mauded the first steamer on Lake On
tario, in 1920, died in California on
Tuesday.
Butler threatens the President with
impeachment at an early day of the
approaching session of Congress.
The Navy Department has received
information of the continued ravages of
the yellow fever at Pensacola.