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Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1867-03-14

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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-05-04
4 Strange Case.

We yesterday announced the marriage
of one DR.. Wight 10 Miss Chamber.
lain. AT The las, fall term OF the Floyd
circuit court, this man Wight made sPPlI-
cation for divorce from his wife, 'he on
ly witness against The vile being the ~o-
man Chamberlain. Judge Blcknell heard
the evidence and refused 10 grant the di-
vorce, administering 10 the man wight q
severe and merted TepIimsnd for his pro-
ceedings in this case.
Wlghr, however determined 10 marry
hia swift witness Chamberlain. sgaIH
sought divorce in Huntington county,
where he obtained it, The court hearing
but one side of the testimony, that given
by the woman Chamberlain. Having his
divorce in his pocket Wigh! and the
Chamberlain were married yesterday,
Wight married his first wife when she
was young. beautiful, and in good health.
She is yet possessed Of good looks. not
withslandng the affections which have
hovered over her. She is a lady OF rare
accom- hshmeats. She vas Of good fam
ily, and repuled wealthy al The time OF
her marriage. But after serving wight
for thirteen years she was put away by
divorce, because she was an invalid.
AT the wedding yesterday Ihls divorced
wife stood beside the woman that was to
usurp her place; stood there like dying
corpse; like smitlen, wiIhered Hover
as bridesmaid; the bridesmaid OF the wit
ness against her in the suit for divorce;
The only witness. II she stood there vol
untsriiy, we have in her an example OF
Woman's devotion such as we never be-
fore heard Of. II she stood there through
mpusion. the curse and blight OF The
Almighty will follow the husband and his
new.msde wife formerly his divorced
Wife's nurse) TO aVenge the wrongs ol the
wTeiched oman.
Wigh, ond his wife and his divorced
wife left the city in company together
Yesterday. If the husband and The wife
have any feelings Of humanity left, tins
injured woman's face will haunt them
like a Sreprre wherever they may travel.
-New albany Ledger.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-05-04
A Man who Wore a Wig.

A wig wearer stands in constant dread OF
loosipg of his wig in the presence Of others.
No one would think of pulling of my wig in
tentionally. In fact, have deliberately resolv-
ed that whoever does it des-ether on the spot
or at some subsequent period. There are ac-
eidents, such as the playfulness of friend who
is ignorant that you wear wig. (Ihe more
natural it is the more danger there IS OF its be-
ing pulled off in that way)
One cold Sabbath in January, meeting crowd
coming from church, my feet slid from beneath
me, and mercy was on the cold cold ground
My hat flew of;-also nay wig. The air was
keen and piercing upon my bald and SHINING
pate, but | felt the hot blood mount 10 the very
Top of it as saw smile run along that long
line of church-going faces A small boy hand
ed me my wig with grin, saying, 81 say, mis-
yer, you've lost your head" ] could have Hs-
rodfd the boy with fiendish satisfaction.
am bachelor, yet fond Of the sex, and de-
sirous Of producing good impression-hence
studiously conceal the fact that wear another
gentleman's hair: ! once eourted widow who
had a mischieyous boy. She evidently favored
me until one day the little rascal climbed up the
back of the sofa on which ] was sitting in a
some WI hat tender way with his mother, and pull
led nv wig off The widow tainted al the ap-
partition presented, and rushed frantically
from the house.
Another time was seated al a card table
with some ladies. My partner was a charming
girl who fondly believed was in love with me.
We were playing whist hieh never fails to ex-
cite me greatly, particularly if my partner
makes wrong play. As the game progressed
noticed all eyes upon me, some with wonder
and others with Unsurpassed merriment
cast glance into mirror opposite and WIS
horrifed 10 perceive that in the excitement and
abstraction of the game / had pushed nv wig
back until nearly the whole of my bald crown
was revealed. My "fare and beauteous maid-
en-" has looked coldly upon me ever SINCE except
wheu have caught her laughing in her sleeve,
and then know she is recalling The ridiculous
figure cut al the card table.
/ could FL volume with the story OF my mis-
cries and annoyances, but think have told you
enough to satisfy you thata very unhappy III
diyidual is a man with wig.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-05-04
Looking at the Wright Side.

Here is letter from a wife in Massachusetts,
to her husband in California. She don't intend
going through the world with the blues
MY Dear Husband-As II is now some time
since YOU left for California, suppose you
would be glad 10 hear how we are getting along
in your absence. am happy TO say we are en-
loving very good health on the whole. Just at
present Two Of She boys have got the smallpox,
Amanda Jane has got the typhus fever, samuel
got hooked by COW the other day, and little
Peter has Just chopped off three Of his fingers
with hatchet. 1t is a mercy he didn't chop
them 1ll off UIlh these triflIng exceptions,
we are all well and getting along nicely.
"You needn't be at all anxious about U.s.
almost forgot TO say that Sarah Matilda eIopcd
last week with TN pedIar Poor girl She's
been waiting for a chance, and I'm GLAD she's
married at last She needn't have taken the
trouble TO elope though, for Pm sure was glad
enough to have her go. She was . great eater,
and find baked beans don't 90 off near so last
as they did. The way the girl could dip INTO
pork and beans was caution TO the rest oil Inc
family. The COW took ii into her head 10 run
away, which was very fortunate, | am sure, Tor
The barn caught fire last night and was con
sumed. was in hopes that the house wou'd
20 too, for it's inconvenient; but the wind was
the wroag way, so il did not receive much IN
Jury Some boys broke into the orchard the
other day and stripped all the fruit trees. am
very glad Of it, for If they hadn't presume the
children would have made themselves ILL.,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-05-04
Grand Lodge of West virginia,I i. o. o. F

Grand L0dge 0f WeSt fTginia,i' " ".
Tie second annual communication OF
this body was held al Clarksburg, on
TUESDAY .iht Odd inst. A full attendance
OF officers and representatives from thiiiy.
one Lodges answered 10 their names.
The report of the NJ. w. Grand Master.
J. NJ. Bickel, exhibited mos, grs'iiyins
statement OF the prosperity OF The Oruer
throughout the StsIe. Five Lodges which
had become defunc, during the rebellion.
have been revived, and are in full opera
,on. A new Lodge hasbeen Instituted
al Grafton. The increase in membership
for the past year, has been upwards OF
three hundred. The finances ale in a
healthy condition. The utmost harmony
and kind feeling prevailed throughout the
session. which continued two days.
The following officers were elected and
installed for The ensuing year: Rev.
Wm. l.. Hylsnd, of Parhersburg, NJ. w.
Grand Master; Wm. Wilen, Of Martins
burg, d. Grand Master; j. p. Davis. "f
Clarksburg. Grand Warden: Thomas =,
Steele, Of Fsirmoni. Grand Secretary; X.
+. Roberts, OF Wellsburg, Grand Treasu.
rer; b. Tyson Harmer, Of Shinns,on.
Grand Chaplain; p. G. NJ. John +.
Smlth, of Middleway. Representative 10
the Grand Lodge of the United States.
The following subordinate grand Off
GERS were appointed snd duly installed :
John Kearsley Of Lodge No. II. Grand
Marshall: DR.. George Baird Of Lodge No.
2, Grand Conductor; c. S. M. Hooion OF
Lodge No. II, Grand Herald.
Just before the adjournment OF The
Grind Lodge, an ipvi,arion was present.
ed to lis officers and members from Adel-
phi Lodge OF Odd Fellows al Clarksburg.
to parrske OF public supper. The KIND
invitation being gratefully accepted, the
Grand Lodge assembled again on Wed.
nesday night al Odd Fellows Hall, and
marched from thence in procession to the
public hall of the Cour House. where the
members were cordially welcomed by
youth and beauiy-ihe wives and daugh-
lers Of the Old Fellows Of Harrison
county. Three sides Of the spacious
halls were occupied by tables. which were
filed 10 overllowing, with the good and
bountifu ihings of ibis life.so mucn cher
shed by those who love to supply The
WINS Of Il inner man. Tie fraternity
did ample justice to the excellent viands
so lavisbly spread before them. and 80
wap remarked "iook up for discussion
the subjects lha, had been laid upon tho
table, and considered them thoroughly"
The Grand Lodge Of Yves, Virginia will
always bear in grateful remembrance The
fair ladies' Of Clsrksburg.
The next annual sesslon will be held
a, Parkersburg, Oh the fourth Tuesday IN
April. 1868 -HheeIing Infeihgeneer.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-05-04
No Mother.

She has no mother !
What a volume Of sOrroWful truth IL
comprised in that single uuersucc-no
mother
We must go down the hard, rough
path OF life, and be Injured 20 care and
sorrow in their slernest forms, before we
can take home to our own experience
The dreadful reslliy-no mother without
struggle and tear.
But when il is said Of a (rsil young girl
just passing from childhood toward the
life Of women. how sad is The story
summed up in 'hs! one short sentence -!
Who now shall administer he needed
counsel !-who nOw shall check the
wsywsrd lsncies who now shall beHr
with The errors and fallIngs Oi The moth
erless daughter.
Deal gently with the child.
Let not the cup OF her sorrow re over
flowed by the hst-hneSs Of your bearing.
or your unsympslhIzing coldness.
l. she hesdltss oi her dong Is she
forgelul f her duiy Is she careless IN
her movement!
Remember, oh, remember, she has no
m0iheF
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-05-04
Marriage.

Marriage is, to woman, at onre the
hsppiesl and saddesl event Of her life IL
is ihe promise Of future bliss. raised on
the death OF present enjoyment. She
quits her h0me-ler parents-her com
paniops-her smusemenIs-every thing
on which she has hitherto depended fU'
comfort, for affection. for Kindness and
for pleasure.
Her parents, by whose advice she has
da.ed TO impar' 'he very embryo thought
and leeling-lhe brother who has played
with her by turns The counselor and The
counseled, and Tie younger children TO
whom she has hitherto heen a mother
and plsymste-sII are forsaken at one
fel stsoke-every former lie Is loOseHed
lhe spring OF every action is changed {;
and she flies with JOY into lie unlroddeD
paths before her. Buoyed up by the
confidence OF reqOiieh love, she bids q
fond and grateful sditu TO The life that is
past, and turns will excited hopes and
joyous anIieipslions to the happiness 10
come. 1Hea. scoe 10 the man schO can
bigM such" fair hopes who can
ire cheTOBsly lure such heart from ils
peaceful erjoymen. ard wsIehfUl pr6tsc-
tion OF home-who can. cOwsrd-hke.
break The illusions which have won her
snd destroy Tie confidence which love
had inspired.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-05-04
A markable Case.

n Hondn seeks 10 Rid HsrseT Of
her chid-A few days ago q widow
well known ~ Petersburg snd vicinity.
and connected with The most Tespeciatis
families Of Virginis, left Portsmouth with
an infant two or three months old. She
was accompanied by while nurse. who
was pald TO assist in accomplishing cer-
tain end-lhal end, The getting rid OF tho
child. They arrived 10 Richmond. where
lhe gil, apparently unwilling To become
an accom- pllce in the unnatural deed pro-
posed By the mother. lefI the lady and
did not return, though she had been paid
in advance er her services. The lady
took the Hsin for Petersburg ,wo or
three days since. and arrived here. en-
deav0red 10 hire colored girl TO carry
out her purpose. IL was her inieniion 10
have the child left a, .be house Of one Of
our well.known citizens. whose address
she bad. The gml gave secretly jnfor-
nation OF The circumstances 20 the police.
and The matter was taken under advise
meni' The lady was on the southern
train o, the time. and she hoped 10 have
left the infant al lhe house in question at
moment TOO late for il to be returned TO
her. She was visited by officers Rich
srdson and Leah. as also the gentleman
whom she desigR ned 10 make the unwill.
log guardian Of the ebIId but noiwiiA-
standing ,be pTotesisliobs OF the former,
he latter knew noibing Of her. There
was evidently something wrong in tho
premises. and officer Lesih was detailed
10 accompany her as far as Weldon 10 see
hat no injury was done The infant.
There she dlsclo,ed her siory-s sad s.o-
~ indeet- wherein shame and Affections
were blended and ruin accomplished.
On, erUci msp. and dfeehlol Alas
fraI woman. We withhold names ss
pfeseni.-PffeTsbDrg Express.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-05-04
Peep at tho Newest Wedding Trosseau.

Peep at the Newest w puIinS IFoSsedu'
We hal peep last week at Hossesu
which has just arrived fom Paris and be-
longs TO Young lady up town WHO Us 10
be haIIird next week This lrUsseau ar
rived ln Two large packing eases and when
the contents were lokeU oui aHd arranged
around he rooms, Ohe was Ieminded OF
an opening day al some large b zaar. EV-
cry lhIug was there that lady could pos
sIbly wish Tor, from elegant dresses and
l5cet To b ois and gloves. Perhaps the
most admirable were founce. vail. d
handkerchief, parasnl cover and fan,
all of superb pattern lace. They are more
over of ihe same Pauern, and therefore
probably made to order.
The lingerie was very beautiful, con-
sisting of the finest linen and most elabo-
raie embroidery and lace. Among other
things we noticed some very pretty loose
jyckels and sacks. for summer wesT. Of
white Swiss muslin trimmed with lace,
aud others Of cluny and lace; collars OF
every description and shape trimmed with
lace and embroidery; the sleeves being
made in The most elaborate manner. some
beautifully embroidered and Others made
of muslin puhed with Valenciennes lace
between. through which was run colored
ribbons. Next came the wedding dress.
which was OF superb white satin trimmed
with Aounce of lace headed with orange
blossoms. which added very much TO The
IF al
low and trimmed with berthe Of lace
and orange flowers:
A very beautiful evening dress was OF
white Grape bOuiiione TO The knees, the
putting being divided by roaleaur ol
crimson satin. Tunic OF Grape divided
length wise by low satin bands. low body
trimmed to match the skirt. A beautiful
carriage dress was of blue corded silk.
trimmed up each seam of the skirt with a
wide white satin cord; the round waist
made with long peplum points trimmed
with iolds @, blue white satin. A pretty
house dress was of violet silk trimmed
with black guipare; another was OF heavy
black SILK; trimmed with blue silk and lei
fringe. A morning dress Of white merino
was very pretty and tasty. being trimmed
with bright cherry color; sleeves large
and loose and lined with the same color.
Besides these we're cloaks, sacques.
slaawls, basquines. wsis;s, fancy jackets.
parasols, scsrfs and shoes, TWO boxes OF
kid gloves. four bonneis, three fans. three
parasols. and two round hats. 1t seems
4 IL
such an enormous sm cunt OF clothing for
bride. Ladies do not seem to remember
iha! the fashion changes constantly, even
In little things. such as wells. jewelry.
collars. hsnukerchiefs snd lingerie Of all
kinds; SO that before they have half worn
out the large stock they have on hand.
they have become old,fashioned and yell
low-oniy fl for rage or house-cloihs.-
NeW York Gazette.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-05-04
What Il Gentleman may do with his
Hands.

Hands.
There is vast deal Of idleness in the
South. A large number Of our people
are trying 10 live by their wits; a large
number are only nominally engaged in
business, Ioungipg and dawdling through
each week; large number are roaming
loose, waiting foi something TO turn up.
We doubt if one half Of our population
are engaged in real hard work. The ab
solule necessarips Of life cost so lille in
temperate climate where land is abund-
ant and rich, and the population sparse.
that j. is no, dillicul 10 1--we on half work.
| The production ol The South We doubt
not, if all The muscle and brain in the
South were fully taxed and the loboT
properly directed, could be just about
/ doubled.
There are young men pretending 10
practice law or physic; young men ~
sruclng half dozen pupils; young men
! selling few Yards Of ribbon per day
young men who have no business there
at college; young men "isrming' all OF
whom ought 10 be differently occupied.
'Vhere are vcuno men elerkjnO il in ho.
,eIs and banking compsnjes where there
is no, full .mploymenl for them. There
are young ladies by scores. engaged in
reading novels or entertaining beaux.
There are all SORTS of agencies, len lhous.
and shifts to 1--we, no matter how, so that
| i, is no, bv manual TUDOR. I'm a word
,he msrkel Of head work is gluned in The
South, While the hammer, the plane, the
lrowel, the hoe. the axe are crying ioI
staI wart arms 10 grasp them.
The idea is that a trade is not just the
thing for a young man who considers
hims If as good as anybody. 1t is thought
better thing to Se Jack leg lawyer or
10 murder people Win a doctor 0IPlo'
ma, or 10 weigh buHeF than 10 bold
house or make a sewing machine or con-
slruct steam engine. The agent oi
somebody's s vegetable pills IS thought
more eligible match Tor your daughter
than an intelligent man who prInts news
paper OF book. SO 1t is foolish anC
often fatal pride which makes thousands
shrink from the mechanic arts; and those
very men who BY lie oil honest NOUS
Try have secured high position IN he
e'mmunliy ano respectable competence
Tor their iam'li's' 'urn 'ne'f oSc"S uPo"
!heH occupations, anu !T''" Ut 'ne'f sons oo' u!
Tor something 'na' Will not sou 'ne'i
While hands.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-05-04
THE MARRIAGE VOW.

Fold her wardrobe, for it's priceless,
To the weeping husband, wiieIess 4;
Fold il for a sad remembrance.
For my eyes can ne'er behold it.
But the wearer still is with il,
And It's mourDful now TO see it
In the plaits her hands had touched it,
Fold il-place it-for remembrance.
Rev'rently, each pearl and gem recase,
Reverently, each jewel in IFS place,
Neatly each ribbon, silk and lace.
For the wearer now is dead
God Thou knowesl this IS sorrow,
Hard to bear through each tomorrow
or the world, so hollow hollow
Recollection Of Ire dead
Fold them neatly with each other,
Brdal veil, and bridal 'kerchicf,
Golden clasp and satin slipper,
Uhich the silent smmberer wore,
phen our lives were wed in one,
Then our hopes, gorgeous train.
The bow of promise shone mpon-
A welcome to the love we bore
4 promise Of the dual reign,
Heart oeI heart, had each III store.
Fold lhem-fold them for the love
(The auburn curl, aud bridal glove)
Other. my hearts dear dead !;
For she never more will wear them
Never from that folding take them,
Lying in her lowly bed ;
For though fallen, God has given
Robes of >plendor 10 the risen
IL the heaven round her spread
Fold them lock them mp forever,
As the grave has locked the wearer;
They are embIems only, now -
F,r the beautcU Gus form is slumberIng,
It's dear dust with dust is mouldering,
But her spirit, God is keeping
In the heaven beyond our feeling
Beyond tie hearing Of our weeping
Hailing for my spirit coming,
10 renew the broken VOW.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-05-04

The s,rong-ninded women are vignr.
oosl con'rnding for their enfranrhise-
nenI. Equd rights imply equal obliea.
hons. Therefore. il they wan, to vote
they should hr Obliged 10 wear hreerhes.
chew tobacco. 'cuss, and drink mean
whiskey, Do lie men.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-05-04
Ihe Mechanic.

II there is ary situation iruIy en,iable.
il 10 that Of an industrious mechanic, who,
BY lis own unsided exeriions has es,sb-
Ilshed for himself respectable place IN
society. who commencing in poverty. hes
been sble By his skill and perseverance, 70
overcome every obstacle. vsnqrish every
prejudice. and build up for himself rep.
ursion whose value is enhanced for OH
ers. And let j, be remembered that shis
situation Is silsinsble by ell vbo have
heath and practical knosledge Of sheif
business. IL is mistaken idea thst fos.
tune deals about her lssors blindIy. snd
with reckless hand. Industry and vjsiu-
Gus ambition are seldom exesisd - ssinf4
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-05-04
Dark hLuTs.
mother.

TO every man there are many, many
dark hours. when he feels inclined IO
abandon his brsl enierpTise-U hen his
hearts dearest hopes appear decisive
hours when he feels unequsI 10 ihe bur
den, when all his aspirations seem worth
less. let no one think HAT be alone has
dark hours. They are the common Io'
Of humsni'y. Tbey are The Iouch-sione
TO iTy whelher NE ere current com or DoL
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-05-04

An old ex-rebel in New Orleans was
greatly sslon,shed few days since by
being Told that bis confederate bOnd'. IN
whirh he had invested $4,000. were
worthless lie bad came in from The
country 10 Gel lnteIesI OH them.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-05-04

Ii is so mountainous in The hill cOun.
Try" Of Colorado lhat many persons have
10 |, OK 10 through their chimney to see
who is knocking al their mex. nsighbor's
door. a
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-05-04

Petersburg, Virginia is full Of wonders.
| has chicken three days old that crows,
and cat in the adjoining county which,
having lost all its kittens, has adopted and
is raising young rat.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1867-05-25
A "Tilt" to be Remembered.

She wore a handsome crinolihc the day when
first we met,
And she scuddcd like schooner with
cloud of canvas set;
As she swept along the pavement with
grandeur fit TO kill,
Oh, we, saw her but moment but we think
We see her still.
The wind was on bender, and as saucy as
witch,
And played the very dickens with dust, dim.
ity and !stch;'
The CATERS were delicious which her small
feet scarce could fill
Oh, we saw her but II moment. but we think
we see kcr still.
She Soooicd down the avenue. and streaming
out behind
Her crinolne and muslin toys were rompinc
in the wind,
10 have kept them in position would have
hafied twice her skill,
On, we saw her but a moment but we think
we see her still.
We shut our eyes OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES did not
want to see
A display of pretty ankles when it wasn't
meant for me;
But until we loose our senses, regret we ever
That we saw her but a moment, though we
think we see her still.