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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-05-18
OH! WHY SHOULD THE SPIRIT OF
MORTAL BE PROUD.

The following poem is indeed very touching,
and though it will appeal more deeply to the
world-N orn than the gay, is not without
charm for ALL lis author is unknown.
Oh, why should The spirit of mortal be proud
Like swift ieetng meteor--a fast flying cloud,
A fash Of the lightning-a break Of the wave
He passeth from life TO his rest IN The grave.
The leaves Of the oak and the willow shall fade:
Be scattered around and together be laid
As the Young, and the old and the low, and the
high,
Shall crumble to dust and together shall lie.
The infant mother attended and loved,
The mother, that infants affection who proved; /;
The father, that mother and infant who blest-
Each, all are away to their dwelling oil rest.
The maid on whose brow, on whose cheek, IN
whose eye,
Shone beauty and peasure-her triumPhs are
by.
And like from the minds of the living erased
Are the memories Of mortals who loved her and
praised.
The hand of the King, that the sceptsr hath
The brow of the Priest, that the inter hath
worn,
The eye Of the sage, and the heart of the brave,
Are hidden and lost IN the depths Of the grave.
The peasant whose lot was to sow and to reap;
The herds man, who climbed with his goats up
the steep;
The beggar who wandered in search of his
bread,
Have faded away like the grass that we tread.
So the multitude goes, like the Aower Of the
weed,
That withers away to let others succeed
So the multitude come, even those we behold,
To repeat every tale that has often been told.
For we are the same our fathers have been,
We see the same sights our fathers have seen
Ne drink the same stream, we see the same
sun,
And run the same course our fathers have rum
The thoughts we are thinking our fathers did
think
From the death we are shrinking our fathers
did shrink,
TO the life we are clinging our fathers did cling,
DSN IL F~SHS ihSLA III Ai' inv N'N S''~ - 49,
wing.
They loved-Lut the story we cannot unfold
They scorned-bnt the heart of the naughty is
cold +;
They grie eved-but no wall from their slumbers
will come
They joyed-but ,he tongue Of their gladness is
dumb.
They died-ah they dieG-we, things that are
now,
That walk on the turf that was over their brow
And make in their dwellings transient abode
Meet the things that they met on their pilgrim
age roa0.
Yea hope and despondency, pleasure and pain,
Are mingled together in sunshine and rain,
And The smile and the tear, and the song and the
dirge,
Still follow each other, like surge upon surge.
IT'S the wink of an eye It's the draught of a
breath,
From the blossom of health to the palenesssof
death,
From the gilded saloon 10 the bier and de
shroud =; ns
OH why should the spirit Of mortal be proad !;
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-05-18
a Remarkable Woman in Paris.

The Paris Pafrie is responsible for The
following account OF a yonng woman
who is exciting public curiosity in Paris :
"She is from five to six and twenty.
Her complexion is Of warm golden
TINT, like Florentine bronze. She is high
and ending al The neck IN row Of large
coral beads OF blood red, and al her
wrists with bracelets of the same material
and hue. From beneath her cap, a sort
OF berret or Scotch bonneI-black also.
and enclrcled with row Of coral beads
flow long and thick uesses, so black that
they are blue. Sheis never seen on
foot. Her Victoria Is drawn by PAIR
Of ponies black as ebony, al pace which
makes the pavemen, smoke again. The
black and Ied Of her costume and equip.
age. added TO her bronze complexion. in
vests her with sinister and somewhat
diabolical air. She is known only by
The designation Of LA Dame all Corail.'
| Those who have been curious enough TO
investigate something Of her history and
habits Of life, report that she is immense.
ly rich. travels with six seIvants-lwo
Indian women and four men. one Of
whom s a negro, the Others being OF The
same bronzed complexion as their mis-
lress thai she spends much Of her time
playing on species of guzla, or else
prac,icing with a saloon pistol al target,
which TARGET represents female figure OF
blonde complexion, about The size Of the
arges, dolls; lastly, that she is from Java,
and lives exclusively on fruits and pre-
serves. She is said to have blown out
the brains Of one Of hea slaves who enter.
ell her apartment unsummoned. But the
most remark able Circumstance about her
is that day and N ght the shutters are clos.
ed, and her apartment Illuminated with
csndelabrss. AT night she sings plain.
live melodies more like wailings than set
tunes. and she smoGes opium and sleeps
on panther skins. She is said 10 be the
widow of great parsonage in the Island
Of Sumaira, who had commiiied suicide
after an ouihurst Of Jealousy on her pat,
caused by his suspected attachment 10 the
wife Of an English naval officer"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-05-18
Ladies' and Street Cars.

The duty OF gentlemen towards ladies
on street cars is usi now attracting con-
siderable attention and discussion. Cor
~ O'Lanus." ,he quaint hunNris,. in dis
ing in the Brooklyn E0gie. "Wheih-
er iht ladies' Oul TO have seats" says:
believe they ought.
always siie with the ladies'.
When | an in crowded car. and a la.
dy comes 10, | think it is the duty Of
some other man 10 get up and give her
his eeat.
/ look around 10 see if any man in the
crowd locks ike making a move in that
dirccuon, and " hen ste them all keep
rhcir seats. bury myself in my news.
paper and blush for my sex.
Some Of ycu! male correspondents think
,ha. the ladies ought 10 thank US for Civ
ing up ouI seats.
Ladies, don's you be imposed upon by
any such idea.
Get The gentlemen in the habit of being
thanked. aud they'll expect it.
Suck up for your rights, ladies, and
sland on your dignity.
Dignity is a good hing 10 stand on
when you can't get seat.
But seats are your rights whenever you
can GET them.
When ladies attain the privilege of vo-
ting and send members Of ,hei: sex Ia
Congress. we'll have the Constitution
amended TO prohibit male creatures from
being sci in the presence of ladies'.
think the fashionable style Of pania-
looms will tend 10 promote greater de-
gree of polileness 10 the ladies' in cars and
ferry boats.
They are so tight that they cannot sit
down in them with any degree Of comfort
and safety.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-05-18
SOLDIER Wit.

The colonel of all hlabsma regiment
was famous for having everything done
up in military ely lie. Once, while field
officer Of the day, and going his tour OF
inspection. he came on d sentinel from
the llh Mississippi regiment, sitting Aa'
down on his post, with his gun taken en-
lrely TO pieces, when The following dla
Iogue took place -
Colonel. .-Don'i you know that a SEN
liuel while on duty, should always keep
on his feet q!
Sen6nel.-(Wirhour looking nP J That
is the way We Used to DO when the war
6rsl began bui that's played out long ago
Colonel (iegiDnIng 10 doubt If the
man was on Duty Are you the SEMI
mel here
Senljnel.-Wei, I'm sOri Of seni.
mel.
Colonel.-Well, I'm a sort Of officer
Of the day.
SentineI.-WelI. if you'll hold on till
sort of gil my gun together, Ill give you
a sor, OF salute.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-05-18
The Men Won't Propose.

Becsase they are afraid Of the enorm-
ons expense of housekeeping. 1t requires
lule fortune. now, to buy house; and
every article of furniture costs about three
times as much as il did years ago. Young
men Of spirit land they are the only ones
worth having now begin TO count the cos,
of wedlock. When they see the exrav-
sgani length to which oar daughters go
in dress; when they look at lhe splendid
mansions in which their fathers live, their
minds begin 10 run into this channel ::
"She is charming girl; in fact. too good
for me, but 10 place such trusting crea-
ure in a condition inferior TO the one in
which she now finds herself. would be
dishonorahle, and must forego The bar
plness Of marrying her, even were she
willing. until have obtained lhe means
of placing her in a social position worthy
of her" And while he is bending his
energies To bring about this end, years
creep on; opinions have changed, views
Of lrIe have alered; the affections have be-
come chilled and the mind aIdened with
us dtHIuoHS VI HeUS preferences nave
been diverted. and in too many cases an
old bachelor and an old maid occupy the
place which Otherwise might have been
the abode Of happy family and delight
1ul association. Every body ought 10 get
married no can boast Of three things,
frs', sound body; second,s sound mind;
third, good trade. This as to men.
And as To women, they should possess
good health. lidiness and industry. With
these, any young couple can ge. as rich
as t:ey ought to he, or as rich as is ne
ccssary to an enjoyable life, if they will
orly go housekeeping liIle below their
ability. The yonng should have courage
Ia live within their means; 10 have more
pride in the cnnsci usness hat they have
a huie spare money at home, than in liv.
ing in style which keeps them all the
time cramped in maintaing. Better 10
live in one room, with all the furniture
yuur own. than occupy awhole house
with scarcely chair OF table paid for.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-05-18
Various Items

Let the youth who STANDS win gisss
Of louor in his hand, consider which he
had better throw away-lhe liquor OF
himself.
Eternity is depth which no geometry
can measure, no arithmetic calculate, no
imagination coceive. aud no rhetoric des-
cribe.
Happness abounds most with The low
" there are more blossoms in valleys
than on the hills.
In your apparel be modest, and endea-
vor 10 accommodate nature, rather than
to procure admiration. Keep 10 The fash
ion of your equals, such as are civil and
orderly with respect 10 time and place.
Thousands of cattle have died in Kan
sas during The past winter from exposure
and lack of proper food. The mortality
has been especially severe in the South
ern part Of The State. One company has
lost Twelve thousand in two or three
weeks.
If the storm Of adversely whistle a.
round, whistle as bravely yourself; per
hsps The Two whistles may make melo-
dy.
An Irish colony of two thousand per-
sons purpose settling in Virginia.
A gentleman a, Calhoun, in Gordon
county, Georgia, states that he recently
saw in one day seVenly.fve women IN
that place. some Of whom had walked
len miles in search Of food TO save them
selves and their children from slarVauon'
Horses are often lamed by standing on
floors which are higher al one end Than al
tie other.
He who seldom thinks of heaven is not,
likely 10 get there, as The way To hH a
mark is TO keep the eye fixed upon it.
New MARRIAGE SERvICE.-Geo. Fran
cis Train says our modern marriage SER
vice should nowadays read thus Cler-
gymaa-Wnl you take this brown stone,
this carriage and span, these diamonds
for Thy welded husband ?-Ies. VIII
you take this unpaid mllliner's bill {; this
high waterfall of foreign hair these
affeciared accomplishments ard feeble
constitution for Thy welded wife ! Yes
Then, what man has joined togslhet.<iet
The next best man L&a away with, so that
lhs first divoA6 purt may tear them
asunJer. ~
A ceria 2s8& collie in horses, is TO
dissolvsAB pint Of salt in pint Of hot
waite AHe6 add quart of good vinegar,
andF pour half the mixture down The
horses throat. If the horse is not well
in bali an hour, give him the remainder,
and you will soon find him all right.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-05-18
4 Wife,s Power.

The power Of a wife for good or evil 10
Irresistible. Home must be The sea, of
happiness, or il mUsi be unknown. A
good y iIe is to man wisdom and coDr-
age. and Strength and endurance. A bad
one is confusion, weakness, discontinue
and dispsir.
No condition is bapeless when the wife
possesses firmnPss. decision and econo-
my. There il no outward prosperity
which can couniersct Incidence. .exirsva-
gance and folly at home. No spirit can
endure bad domestic influences. Man 10
-lrong. bul bis heat is not sdsmani. lie
dele ghis in enterprise and action; bot To
sustain hin he nreds tranquil mind and
whole hesri He NEEDS his morals in
The cOnhicIs 81 the world. To recover
his equapispiiy and compospre. homo
mnsl be place Of reposs. cheeriulness.
peace and comfori; and bis spnI renews
j.. srepe4h .esis', and eoss forth with
fresh visor 10 encnunJer The troubles end
1sbor of Iile.. Bot,if home he finds no
rest. and is there met with bad temper,
sGiIenaess. or gloom. or complaint. hope
vanishes, and he sinks into despair.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-05-18
Good for Forty Tunes.

The Shelby (Ind) Courier says: Or
gans in the churches have become very
fashionable of late. In slmos, every
church you 60 into you will find one OF
these instruments. A friend of ours who
lives in neighboring village. related to
uyester lay an amusing incident which
occurred in their church.
He said, 10 be in fashion, they must
have an organ. The congregation could
not afford 10 pay an organisl. so they got
aself-aeting organ, compact instrument,
well suited to the purpose and construct
Cd 10 play forty tunes. 81
The sexton had instructions how 10 set
Ngolng, and how 10 stop it; hut uniortun-
''ely ,lorgo, The latter par, Of his business.
and after singing the first four verses OF
hymn before The sermon, the organ could
not be stopped, and continued PLAYING
'SO verses more; then just as The clergy
nan completed the words "let US pray
NE organ again clicked and started aDolh'
Hlune.
The sexton and others continued their
'Serllons TO find The spring, but no one
,"uId put stop TO it; so they got four OF
ne sinUlesi mtn in lhe church 10 shoul-
'e' their perverse instrument, and they
SlrIed it down The aisle of The church.
're'ayhe. until ,he whole forty tunes we're
hNished.
,v hat organ y as as funny as At'emus
Ward himself.
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1867-03-14

Governments, Federal and State, to use all
necessary Constitutional means to remedy
this evil.
@. Resolved, That the Radical majority i'm
the so-called Congress have proved them
selves 20 be In favor of Negro Suffrage by
forcing II upon the people OF the District
of Columbia against their almost unani-
nous wish, solemnly expressed at the polls,
by forcing It upon the people of al the
Territories, and by their various devices to
coeree the people of the South to adopt It
that we are opposed to Negro Suffrage, be-
lieving It would be productive Of evil to
both whites and blacks, and tend to pro-
duce a disastrous conflict of races.
z. Resolved, That for all their efforts to
uphold the Constitution we tender to the
President and to the majority Of the Judges
of the Supreme Court of the United States
our hearty thanks,
8. ResoiDed. That VIC are In favor Of a
Democratic Convention Of delegates from
all the States, to be held at such time and
place as may be agreed upon, and that the
state Central Committee be authorized to
concur with other proper committees in
fixing time and place, and that we prefer
Louisville. Ky, rs the place.
3. ResolUed, That the Democratic news
papers of Ohio deserve our earnest and lib
cralsupport, and that an early and thorough
organization of the party is indispensable,
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1867-03-14
The Exploits of the "Beast'-His
BrPViary.

The renowned BurLER-the imperious
rival of ASHLEY, in the impeachment bust
ness-is supposed to have sent in to STAN
TON of the War office, the following brief
summary ofhis numerous exploits, while
he filled the position. in such an historical
manner of &c. T. R."-which initials are
understood to designate, in acertain pollti-
cal association, Grand Thief Cfthe Rdd's.
FORTRESS MONROE, June 26, lSGl-HoN.
e. NJ. STANTON, Secretary ofWar, SRA
brief summary of my successes will now
be submitted
Thaye built on rebel soil an observatory
1000 feet high, from which | have witness
ed some of the greatest Union victories OF
the war.
| have killed and woupded 1886 and
captured 1924 of Beauregard's men, and
about an equal number of Lees men, in
GLIDING 1904 of Pickett's old division.
| have burned 2l3 private residences
ditto barns, 1926 cribs, II grist-mills and
saw-mills. g.
Ihaye captured and do now possess 81 pi
amos. SO carriages, 81 buggies, 324 saddle
horses. 5l6 mules. Sl3 chemises, Sl3 night
caps. sl3 pairs hose, 673 earrings, 455cors
cts, 262 pairs shoes No. 9, III pairs No.
90 pairs brogans No. 10, IS demijohns o
whisky. ll9 barrels persimmon beer, 30
silver spoons, 70s German silver do l'ol
f pewter do, 7s5 young hens, III settihl
hens, 90 game roosters, Virginia stock
$4,000 geese, exactly the original npmbe
of men in my command,) II dOnkeys, (tw
given to Gilmore, and one each to the res
< of my Generals.)
ri Feeling the necessity of taking care {
the spoils ofvictory, / have retired to Fort
I ress Monroe. Your obedieut servant.
e b. f. BUTLER, Maior-general.
: And it is supposed that the HonorabI
Secretary Immediately indorsed
: "WAR DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON, JuT
7 27.-Approved Brave Ben, Butler-Bo'
y Ben Butler. To the victorious thiefbelor
the v~ictor's spells. L. NJ. STANTON
y secretary Of War"
"P. S. We are making history,
a "A, LINCOLN"
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1867-03-14

"Jes' so t"-"Exactly r'-solon Single said they
were there every time" If he felt "Owley" in
the morning, he took Plantation Bitters; If he felt
weary at night, he took Plantation Bitters; if he
lacked appetite, was weak, anguid, or mentally
oppressed, hs took Plantation Bittersi and they
never failed TO set him on his pins square and firm.
Few persons want any better authority; but as
some may, isst read the following:
" lowe much to you, for 1 YER
lily believe the Plantation Bittsrs have saved my
life. REV. ". II. WAGNER, Madrid, y. -"
Ihaye been a great sufferer
from Dyspepsia, and had to abandon preaching.
The PlastatiOH Bitters have
osrsd me.
REV. q. A. WILDWOOD, New York City.
&" Ihadlost all appetits-was SO
weak and snervated 1 could hardly walk, and had
a perfect dread Of society. . The
Plantation Bitters have set me all right.
JAMES HEIMINwAI, st. Louis, Mo.
" The Plantation Bitters have
cured me Of = arrangement of the Kidneys and
Urinary Organs, that distressed me for years
They act like a charm.
&C. MOORE, 2S4 broadway, New York.
Mrs. o. NJ. DEvOE, manager Of the Union
Home school for soldiers Children, says she has
given it to the weak and invalid children under
her charge, with the most happy and gratifying
results" We have received over q hundred ream:
Of such certificates, but no advertisement is SO Of.
%fective as what people themselves say of q good
article. Our fortune and our reputationis at stake
The original quality and high character of these
goods will be sustained under every and all cir
cumstances. They have already obtained a sale
in every town, village, parish and hamlet among
civilized nations. Base imitators try to come N
near our name and style as they can, and because
a good article can not be sold as low as a poor one
they find some support from parties who do no
care what they sell. BE on your guard. See oul
private stamp over the cork.
p. II. DRAKE ~ Co, New York City.
Saratoga Spring water, sold by al
Druggists.
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1867-03-14
OVER A MILLION DOLLARS SAVED.

Gentlemen 81 had 4 negro man worth $1,000
who took cold from a bad hurt in the leg, and was
useless for over a year. 1 had used everything ]
could hear Of withoutbeneft, until tried the Mex
can Mustang Liniment. 1t soon effected a perma-
nent cure.' J. DOWNING.
Montgomery, Ala, June II, 1859.
Il take pleasure in recommending the Mexican
Mustang Liniment as u valuable andindispensable
article for Sprains, Sores, Scratches or Calls on
Horses. Our men have used it for Burns, Bruises,
Sores, Rheumatism, &C., and all say it acts like
magic" j. W. HEWITT,
Foreman for American, Wells, Fargo's and Harm
denis Express.
"The sprain ofmy daughters ankle, occasiOned
while skating last winter, was ntirelyicured in one
week, after she commenced using your celebrated
Mustang Eminent. ED. SEELY."
Gloucester, Mass, Aug. l, 1855.
1t is an admitted fact that the Mexican Mustang
Liniment performs more cures in shorter time, on
man and beast, than any article ever discovered
Families, liVery-men and planters should always
have it on hand. Quick and sure it certainly is
All genuine is wrapped in steel plate engravings
bearing the signature ORG. W. WestbroOk, Chemist
and the priSGto y. s. stamp ofDEMAs BAREEs Il Co
over the top.
An effort has been made to counterfeit it with
cheap stone plate label. Look dosdyi
Saratoga spring water. soldby allDrug
gists.
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1867-03-14
The Eastern snow-storm.

1t has been calculated by Rev. J.O'
MEANS of Roxbury, that the whole tonnage
of the world, from the smallest craft to the
largest steamer, would be employed for
twenty years in removing TO any reason
able distance the body of snow that fell In
the great storm of January lG, If it had
fallen upon Massachusetts, alone, the State
would have been buried twice as deep as
Bunker hill monument. How unfortunate
that it didn't all fall there, and stay there
with just enough 'tonnage of the world
available to carry away all its sane popu'
lation.
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1867-03-14
Aqua DE

A toilet delight. Superior to any Cologne, used
tobathe the face and person, to render the skin
soft and fresh, to allay Inflammation, to perfume
clothing, for headache, sc. IL is manufactured
from the rich Southern Magnolia, and is obtain.
ing a patronage quite unprecedented. 1t is a fa-
vorite with actresses and opera singers. IL is
sold by all dealers, at StOo in large bottles, and by
DENAs BARERs 4 CO., New York, Wholesale
Agents.
saratoga spring water, sold by all
Druggists.
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1867-03-14
MEDICAL

DIR. H. CONE may be consulted as follows:
In DAYTON at the Phillips House, on Fridays,
14s Oct. 10; Nov. 90; Dec. 2S; Feb.1; March
s; April -; May II; June 81.
In TROY at the Morris House, on saturdays
Sept. Is; oct. 20; Nov. "a; Dec. 29i Feb. 2; March
9; April 10; May 10; June 90.
In XENIA at the Depot Eating House, on Thurs
days, Sept. 10; Oct. IS; Nov. 20; Dec. 81; Jan. 81 ;
March Z; April II May 16; June 90.
In SPRJNGFIELD at the Willis House, on
Thursdays, Sept. 30; Oct. %; Nov. 90; jan 3; Feb.
Z; March II; April Is; May -; June 81.
DR.. COM has had onices in each OF the above
places, that he has regularly visited for the past
seven years, and as he has treated and cured many
Patients, in each of the above places, he can give
the best of references in each place as to his skill
DIR. CONE Treats and Cures all varieties OF
Chronic diseases, including those of the Eye and
Ear; makes no charge for consultation; but i
those who consult NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., he Charge
| Cash for his Medicines.
Medicines that wm last patientfrom four to 81,
months, cost from Five to Thirty dollars, in Casl
Address; DIR. u. CONE,
COLUMBUS, OHIO.
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1867-03-14

II is a most delightful Hair Dressing.
II eradicates scurf and dandruG.
1t keeps the head cool and clean.
1t makes the hair rich, soft and glossy.
It prevents hair turning gray and falling OF.
1t restores hair upon prematurely bald heads.
This is just what Lyons Kathairon will do. Itit
pretty-it is cheGp-durable, 1t is literally sold by
thecar-load, and yet its almost Incredible demand
is daily increasing, until there is hardly a country
store that does not keep it, or afamily thatdoesnot
use it. Il. THOMAS LYON, Chemist, N. Y.
Saratoga Spring water, sold by all
Druggists.
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1867-03-14

BREAD M BuTTER.--No fewer than
seven, and we believe ten, of the Democrat
ic members of the present t4Oth) Congress
are marked down as 'contested' by Radicals
who aspire to their seats, and who rely on
the INSCRIPTIONS majority to unset msm-
beers ON any pretext, ifthey are Democrats
aud Viye their places to Radicals.