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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-02-15

and forwarded TO London free of cost.
This same brother was extremely kind
and obliging to Us on our return to
France.
ln travelling up the river Rhine, he was
without Cicerone. could not find a
soul on board, though be made diligent
inquiries, who could speak English. Ex-
hibitei his masonic testimonials 10 the
passengers, By many they were looked
upon as q curiosity, but were not uider-
stood they however found him friend
in brother from the Grand Orient, who
grssped his hand and in good English
welcomed bim as a Brother-he proved
to be . valuable friend, pointing out 10 the
parry the ever changing beauties Of the
Rhine. aud reciled lis wonderful history
and beauHful legends with which he
seemed familiar. On arriving at May
enee, he was q valuable guide. Ii so
hsppene5 that when our party wished 10
leave The city, the people were in state
Of great excitement, occasioned by the
departure Of he King OF Sweden and
Suite, who was passing through the
country. The entrance TO the depot was
closed and guarded by The Police who
prevented their entering, their Masonic
friend wss again al hand-be' interposed
in their behalf, and by his persuasive eI-
oquence. lin germany judging fTom his
GESTURES and the effect produced, procur.
ed them valuable sid-lhe authorities and
police instantly and cordially admitted
and welcomed them 10 the depot, gave
their party the best first class cars at their
disposal and telegrsphed for much finer
ones to be provided for them at Frankfort
on The Maine, and were sent through
Hess Darmslead in their foe and superb
cars as friends OF the King. Whether or
not their friends made the authorities be.
lieve they were Masonic friends OF the
King, he did not inquire. Certain II was
Missionary was OF great benefI,o himself
and friends on This occasion. II he de-
ceived them they did not think it their du-
ty TO undeceiye them. in view OF The de-
ligh,ful circumstances, in which they
found themselves. Throughout his Hav-
els he said Masonry was Of incalculabIe
benefit to him in many ways and places
especially in Constnn'inople. Russia
Smyrna and Beyrool-and truly. could 1t
be said. that the Order was a living pow.
er in the world-that the "empire oi Ma
sonry is QUE upon which the Sun never
rises and never sets" and that the sound
of the Gavel heard 10 the East is echoed
through the frozen Valleys OF the North,
and the sunny plains Of the South, and
among tie mountains Of The West.
w. Bro. Denny in conclusion hoped
that the Lodge would so dispose Of the
SnuH Boxes as to secure TO the Lodge
funds to purchase an Organ for tho new
ple.-Uinchester Times
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Men Of America.

The greatesiman. lake him oil in
ALL" OF tho last hundred years, Nss
George Washington, an .9meriean.
The greatest melaphysieiaa was Jona.
than Edwards, an .9msrienl.
The greatest natural philosopher was
Benjamin Franklin, an .8msrican.
The greatest of living 'cul lprors is Ill
ram Powers. an .amUiean.
The greatest wriIer on law. in tho
English language loi the present century,
was Judge Story, an .7meriedn.
The greatest orStors ever lived were
Clay, Calhoun. and Webster, all Ameri.
cans.
The greatest living historians are
George Bancroft and William n, Pre..
cot, Both .4mericans.
The gresles, 1rnilhologi'i is John J.
Audubon. ar .Amfricdn.
There has been no English writer IN
The presen, age whose works have been
marked with more humor. more refine.
meni, OF more grace, than those OF Wash.
inglon Irving an American.
The greatest leGlcogrspher and phil.
olog.sI since Ihe iime OF Johnston. vac
Nosh Webster, dn american.
The inventors. whose works have been
productive OF the greatest smouo, OF hap
plness TO mankind in the last century.
were Godfrey, Fitch. Fulton, Whitney.
and Rumsey, all .9mtrieans.
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ek.A large Stock Of
Staple and Fancy Groceries, Glass,
Queens. Hood and WiHo,o Ware,
rust received and now open for inspection, in
the large building lately occupied by Mr.. Hager
on the South East Corner of the Square. They
have no hesitation in saying that
THEIR STOCK IS TIE LARGEST,
and the assortment tie most complete of any
house in the County. Everything kept in
first class Grocery house is, and will be kept by
them. Their constant effort will be to have
everything on hand in their line that a custom
er can ask for, and of such a quality and condi-
tion, and at such prices that all will be pleased.
Their goods are purchased in such quantities
and on such terms that they feel they can offer
them at such prices, as have not lately been
known in Hagerstown. Their motto will be-
':ShOrt Profits and Quick Sales"
and they will prove to any one favoring them
with call, that this is not mere gasconade.
In short they take pride in keeping such Gro
Gerry house as will be credit to the town and
an advantage to all who deal at it.
They would also call the especial attention Of
Wholesale purchasers, Country Merchants and
others, TO their Stock. They are convinced
that they can sen them Goods on such terms as
will obviate the necessity of visit to the Eas-
tern Cities. They submit the following partal
enumeration Of their Goods:
SUGARS.-New Orleans, P. r., Cuba, Phil
adelphia, S. H., Loaf, Cracked, Powdered,
Granulated, A. White, (A.) White, B. White,
co. Extra.
SYRUPS.-Grocers, Portland, Extra, Col
den, Bee Hive, Non Such, Golden Star, Choice
Bon Ton.
MOLASSES-Balto. Sugar House, c. NJ.
do, p. K. do, n. o. do.
COFFEES.- Old Government Ja-
va, English Breakfast, American, Essence, SC.
TEAS.-Imperial, Gunpowder, Young Hy-
son, Japan, Black, English, Breakfast.
CHEESE.-0ld Swiss, English Dairy, East
ern Cutting, Pine Apple, SaPsago, Nutmeg.
CANDLES.-Star, Adamantine and Tallow,
with full lire Of
Spices, Wood, WILLOW, Queens, and Glass
Ware, Oils and Paints, Lime and Ce-
ment, Fish, Salt, &C., Phosphates,
FLOUR AND FEED,
Ropes, Halters, Twiues, SC, Preserves,
Fruits, Hermeucally Sealed, Oysters,
Fresh Cove, Spiced do, Brandy
Fruits, Pie do, Preserves,
Jellies, Sardines, Peaches,
Pine Apples, Ketchups,
Sauces, Pepper Sauce, Sc, &e.
Foreign and Domestic Liquors.
Together with every thing generally found ia
a well regulated Grocery House, all of which
will be sold at prices 10 defy competition.
The highest cash price paid for Country Pro-
duce.
IS We invite citizens Of Virginia who visit
Hagerstown to give us call and examine our
stock and prices, feeling assured that we can
sell them Goods, either wholesale or retail,
cheaper than they can be had elsewhere.
WALKER, MILL s. co.
Hagerstown, January Il, 1868. II
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together, as may it be with two lriends,of
whom the one is on earth and the other
IN Heaven. Especially where there is
such an union Of pure minds that it is
scarcely possible 10 conceive OF separa-
,ion; that union seems TO be pal! of their
very being; we may believe that their
friendship, their mutual sympathy, is be
yond the power OF the grave 10 break up.
"But sh % we say, "if there were only
some manifestation; if there were only
a glimpse of that blessed land; if there
were, indeed, some messenger bird, such
as is supposed, in some countries, 10 come
from ,hespiril land, how earthly should
we question it !" In the words of the
poet. we should say
"But tell US, thou bird of the solemn strain,
Can those who have loved forget?
We call-but they answer not again
Do they love, do they love US yet
We call them far, through the silent night,
And they speak not from cave or hill
We know, I'VE know, that their land is bright,
But say, do they love there still ~
The poetic doubt, we may answer with
plain reasoning, and palmer scripture.
We may say, in the language Of reason,
if they live there, they love there. We
may answer in the language of Jesus
Christ, "he that liveth and believeth in
me. shall never die." And again. shave
we not read" saith our Saviour, "tha,
which was spoken unto you by God, say
ing am the God OF Abraham, the God Of
Isaac, and the God of Jacob God is
not The God of The dead, but Of the liv.
ing"
Then it is true, that they live there;
and they yet speak to US. From that
bright sphere, from tha! calm region from
the bowers Of life immortal. they speak
10 us. They say 10 US, "sigh not in dis
pair over the broken and defeated expec-
tstions Of earth. Sorrow not as those
who have no hope. Bear, calmly and
cheerlulIy, thy lot. Brighten the chain
OF love, of sympaIhy-of communion
with all pure minds on earth and in Heav-
en-. Think, on think Of the mighty and
glorious company lha. fll the immortal re-
gions. Life, light, beauty, beautitude are
here. Come, come, children of earth |!
come 10 the bright and blessed land -
We will go and live with them forever
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BUILDING ON THE SAND.

IT'S well to woo-'lis well to we'd
For so the world hath done,
Since myrtles gray and roses blue,
And morning brought the sun.
But have care, ye young and fair,
Be sure you wed with truth
Be certain that young love will ware
Beyond the days of youth
For if you give not hGart for heart,
As we'll as hand for hand,
You'll find your played the unwise part,
And "build upon the sand"
'Tis well to saye-tis well to have
A goodly share of gold,
And hold enough of shining stuff,
For charity is cold.
But place not all your hopes and trust
In what the deep mine brings;
We cannot live on yellow dust,
Unmixed with purer things;
And he who piles up wealth alone,
VIII often have TO stand
Beside his chest and sadly own,
'Tis "built upon the sand"
IT'S good to speak in kindly guise,
And soothe where're you can;
Fair speech should blind the human mind,
And love link man to man.
But stay not at thy gentle words
Let deeds with language dwell
The one who pities starving birds,
Should scatter crumbs as well.
The memory that is warm and true
Must lend helping hand
For those who talk, yet fail to do,
Have "built upon the sand"
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Masonic Embiems.

The following memorials from the Ho-
ly Land were presented last week, TO
Hiram Lodge, A. F. & A. NJ. Winches-
ter Va, by w. R. Denny
Two GaUslS and two Snuff BOreS
made from the Cedars Of Lebanon, a
Perfect .Ashler made out Of white marble
from The ruins Of King Solomon's Tenn
pie and Rough ,AShier from out Of the
Quarries under Jerusalem. The GaVels
and Snuff Boxes beautifully mounted
with silver, with the following inscrIp-
tions:
On THE GAvELs :-"This Gavel is
made from the Cedar of Lebanon, brought
from the Holy Land by ". X. Denny,
and presented by him TO Hiram Lodge
No. 81, F. & A. NJ, A. l.. 5s67, A. {.
1867.
On TIE SNUFF Boxes :-"Cedar of
Lebanon, presented 10 Hiram Lodge by
VIM. X. Denny, 1867
The Gayels and Snuff Boxes were
made by s. p. SIackhouse, and mounted
with silver and engraved by George. W..
Grim, OF Winchester.
w. Bro. Denny in making the above
presentation stated that the Cedar from
which these Gayels and Snuff Boxes were
made, was procured by him from The
Forests of Lebanon, where Hiram King
ofTyie, had the iimbers felled and pre-
pared for the building Of the Temple Of
Solomon, from Whence they were convey
eG in floats by the sea to JoPPa and
thence by land 10 jerusalem.
The piece OF marble from which the
Perfect AShler is made was taken from
the rubbish Of King Solomon Temple.
Excavations being now made under its ute
close TO The Mosque OF Omar. from which
are being taken beautiful slabs Of marble
found in the ruins, to be placed on the
walls OF the Mosque Of Omar and Elack'
sa. These slabs and pieces OF marble
are believed 10 have formed part Of the
Walls OF Solomon's Temple, alike BY
Mahommedsn, Jew and Christian.
The Rough Ashler was taken from
the quarries under the city o! jerusalem.
These quJrries being very extensive re,
qniring al least three hours 20 walk 'hro'
them, extending from the north part OF
the city outside The wslls, TO Mt. Mo:ish.
under The site Of the ancient Temple and
most Of the city of Jerusalem. Large pill
lars are left 10 support he ceiling OF Ms
Il.
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20 BARRELS Hydraulic Cement, on
wv consignment aud for safe by
oc, 26 Ransom 8. Duke.
mATENT Csrrisge Jacks, the best and
4 cheapest Carriage Jack in use, for sale
by Ransom g. Duke, Charleslown.
gpOBACCO, Chewing and Smoking, for
( sale by d. S. RPntch.
GlHEESE and Crackers at
a nov2 d. S. RentcHs.
dlALICOES and Muslins only 10 cents
u per yard, at d. s. Rentchs.
QUGAR and Syrup.-The best White
y and Brown Sugars, also extra Syrups,
cheape and better than elsewhere. at
Dec 81 E,0in g. Keedy's.
nOOD Chewing Tobacco, for sale al 40
" cents per plug. n. ), Renfch.
ROAL Oil at so cents per gallon, fer
u sale by David Bllmyer.
MEAT Cutters, Butcher Knives. &c,
AA for sale by E. Shgfer.
HLElGH BELLS, Sleigh Baskets, and
y sll kinds of Stoves, for sale at the
Hardware Store. E. Shgfer.
TET and Steel Tacks at
y Rickard g. Uelshans'.
DLEACHED Coilons for 9 10 20 cents.
ID Jan 4 a. r. Botelsr, Jr.
DOTATOES, Butter and Lard.
/ JAM A. r. Boteler, Jr.
V1OLLOWAY'S Worm CONNECTIONS for
* sale by Jos. NJ Sfone6raker.
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CHRISTMAS GOODS !
RE TION OF PRICES!
No. IL West Washington Street,

HAGERsTowN, ND,
Has lust returned from Phil
A&sSS adelphia, with large ana
&ES's.esS we'll selected Stock OF GooaS
suitable for the Holidays, consisting IN MAI,
CHFS of the best American, English and
Swiss Manufactures, Ladies and Gentlemen's
GOLD WATCHES OF ALL STYLES.
A complete assortment Of JEWELRY Of all
tbs latest STYLES. CLOCKS of every descrip-
ION and nrice. A full line of SILVER WARE
from a Napkin Ring to Tea Set. FANCY
EOODS-ihe finest articles, such as
MUSIC BOOKS, WORK BOXES,
CIGAR STANDS, TOILET SETS, LADIES
COMPANIONS, VASES,
Portemonnais, Needles, Scissors and Cutlery of
the best quality. Gold, Silver and Steel SPEC
TACLES with the most improved glasses to
suit every one.
AS Christmas is near at hand and persons
are desirous of making presents he will sell
goods for this purpose at reduced prices.
: Remember the place, Sign of the Big Spccks
at F. J. Posey's Old Stand, . doors East Of the
Hagerstown Bank.
U5@ Watches, Clocks and Jewelry promptly
repaired and warranted.
G. D. KELLER.
Hagerstown, Dec. Z, 1867. ly
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and Festivals, whose name verify is le-
gion, and will wax bold. and will not be
denied. causing the sojourners in Zion
much grief.
9. She will give nothing herself. No
shekels of silver giveth she; no, not even
farIhing.
CHAPTER III.
And if after all this. she feeih no, from
her inquity. she will look aiherself in the
glass, and will discover she hath changed
somewhat. She will pluck out the gray
hair, even the stray gray hair.
2. And 10, when they become too nu-
merous 10 be plucked out, she will fly 10
the denominations OF the aPothecary; she
will give him scrip for hair dye, and she
will discolor her hair with it. Even thus
far will vanity lead her.
3. She will now become stark mad al
together, and clsmor for woman 5
Rights" She will wish to appear among
the wise men Of The land, and vote with
the multitude, and be given 10 much
speaking,
4. Verify, she will make herself the
laughing stock Of The unwise and fool
ish, but will make the wise and sober
grieve.
5. And If after many years, she chang
eth not her ways, her end is known 10 all
men, yea, even 10 all the children OF men.
She will 90 TO The pit.
6. Albeit, if peradvenlure she should
mind her ways, and turn unto wisdom
there shall be grea, shout in the land
the hills and valleys thereof shall echo
with Joy.
7. Her brethren and sisters will skip
like deer. her friends will gather round
her like the cattle on a thousand hills. and
exceeding great will be the joy.
s. Then will light break in on her as
the light Of the sun, light that should
have broken in on her at the other end OF
her life, but she would not, so perveIse
was this woman.
9. Then will she see how foolish she
has been; then will she cast her waterfall
TO the four winds of the heavens, throw
her plumpers into the fire, and kick the
false calves into the street, and so with all
other like decoys, and be respected OF
men.
10. There be some OF the Elders in
Zion who marry for virtue, one OF these;
yea, even one Of these shall take her TO
wife, and he shall lead her TO and fro IN
The land ,and shall give her meat and drink
and rament to clothe her with all, and
great shall be their JOY and all the people
shall ssy-Amen.
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HO ! l776 HO !
THE IRON SON OF '76 !!

G.. w. MISPELHORN
MOULD respectfully inform the citizens of
w Jefferson and adjoining counties, that he
is selling off his Winter Stock Of Clothing, Fur
nishing Goods, &C., 25 per cent. cheaper than
what they can be bought in any city.
Selling cloth suits for So 90 worth $l2,5O
&" 1000 1900
q" 1870 +" $500
Also with my Furnishing Goods such as
Fine White Shirts for 100
Fine Ribb'd Wool Undershir,s 60c
Fine Drawers SOC
Also large lot of Ties from 10 cents up 10 20c,
very best quality Silk Scaris 25c 10 soc. The
largest assortment Of Caps in town from 25c up
to 81 90, all styles. Also Hats from 75c to
$500, fine felt. Largest and best assortment of
Undershirts and Drawers, from Coo to Sl,25,
Hickory Shirts from SOC to 81 90, best quality
Check Shirts for 75c. Cashmere Overshirts
from 81 90 to Sl,75. Fine lot of Woolen and
Cotton Hose from 10 TO % cents TRUNKS
and UMBRELLAS, and large lot of goods
too numerous to mention.
G. W. MISPELIG0RN,
nearly opposite Western Hotel.
January %, 1863. If
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NOTICE !!

2pHE undersigned offers his professional
I services TO the citizens Of Jefferson
and adjoining counties. Have your hor-
ses cured Of all known diseases-Ring-
bone, SPAWN, Farcy, Pole-evll, Fistuls,
and all other diseases. No cure-no
pay. Address,
d. w. HANNAH,
Leetown, jeff. Co., w. Va.
January A, 1868. 3m
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-02-15

A DIFFcULT lRisHnAs.-An lu'hm'n
in a witness box is proyerblslly adIillcuIi
subject. That Others have foood Patrick
slippery colt 10 ehsse. appears from tho
following snecdo:e
The captain Of steamboat. seeing an
Irishnsn smoking away sbsh The lannel
stepped up TO him and said
"DOn''y you see the notice ''uek op
there p
"Do ye name that bit o P'io'ed lin J"
"To be sure do"
"ShHre Say IT,"
why don't yoI follow 4 =
Il a,n'issyne il move fs nailed
fast. I'm consiJeriB'
II mean .havn't yoS rt'd that notice !
"Diul biz shure ] don't know how
10 rsde."
"Well il says, no smoking SLOWED
here"
BE the powers. IL dos.en', eon''fn
me mite, then. for never y,nossd slood
10 my life." - -uI
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Picture Frames

in great variety. Pictures of all sizes framed
TO order in Gilt, Rosewood and Gilt, Walnut,
Walnut and Gilt, and Rustic Frames.
Repairing and Upholstering done in the best
and neatest manner.
as We would respectfully call the atten-
tion of the people in the adjoining counties OF
Virginia, TO our stock Of Furniture, feeling
confident that in quality, style and price, our
goods are adapted to their tastes and their pur-
ses, and we are sure can comepete with the
best establishments in the city We have al
ready sent several large bills of goods into W.
Va, and can guarantee entire satisfaction to the
people in that part of the country if they will
favor US with a call.
Very Respectfully,
LAPHAM & MASON.
Hagerstown, January 25, 1868. Iy
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DEATH TO RATS!

Shepherdstown, January 7, 1868.
mR. H. STONEBRAKER-This is
Ll 10 certify that have used your Rat
Exterminstor which has proved death
and destruction to the Rats. BY the use
of one bottle purchased from d. S. Rentch
of the genuine article, | have found forty
four dead rats, saying nothing about those
did no, find. can truly say il is
"desd shot for rats. Try it you that
have rats. Be sure that you get the gen.
uine article. J. B. CROW.
January IL. 1868. #
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GREAT REDUCTION
IN THE PRICE OF

DIRE SS GOO D S!
WE have a large and beautiful stock OF LII
w DIES DRESS GOODS which we are
selling at less than cost prices. Cashmere,
ward wide, only so cents. PrussIan Cloth, yard
wide, only 81 90. Now is the time to call If
YOU want Bargains in Dress Goods. Also
Woo!en Goods, such as Breakfast Shawls, Son.
tags, Comforts, Nubias, &c.
January Is COST 4 WAdhEk'
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Bad isx-s fsx of aout.
Powerful grain slevs,of-rye.~bi'Iy
The best shares Of sny-ploughsb"t'.
A Walkers observation-disclosures.
A grave enthusiastically bu'ying
a man alive. as
!. revolutionary ebsrss"r- the Rsn IN
the moor.
What pstion produes. ms"isse' Why
PssciDsiion.
The bsppy planief-a man b'fy'pfh"
mothef.in-iss.
Wien is window like sisr' When
il is sky light.
A question Of iime-~bst o'eloek
The sbsJifT's religion wisnsI'm.
A-dsbf' pisces drinking saloon.
Tbs swsson's dsaes--ihe l.lHefr'
shocking sfFsir--sr el'ehr b'"rs.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-02-15

GOLDEN Cloud Smoking Tobacco. an
" elegant article, also the best brands OF
Chewing Tobacco, Cigars, and Snuff.
at I,oin 8. Keedys.
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WALKER, MILL & CO..
MD.

HAGERSTOWN, MD,
Would respectfully invite the at
tention of the Public 10 their
! large Stock Of
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-09-18

CHANCES IN THE WEsT.-Gov. Luci
us Farchild writes from Madison, Wis
consin, to Peter Cooper as follows:
"Thsre is no need of able bodied men
and women suffering the pinching life
long poverty while in all the young West
e:n states there are millions of acres yet
unsolJ, their generous soil and delight
full location offering homes and fortune TO
any who will come AID take them. The
man who comes West with no other cap
ilal than health, and willingness to
stead law By one years labor he can
lay aside money enough TO buy tools and
team. In three years with average
crops, he can bald good frame house
aud barn, and have plenty of garner and
store; such instances we sec by scores in
every township in all the newly settled
parts of tho West. In our inland cities
and villages, which are growing with
marvellous rapidity is q constant demand
for the labor of mechanics and laborers
Of every kind. Compared with the
prices of living, they arc paid with high
wages, and in q very short time the
can save enough from their earnings to
buy snug homesteads pleasantly and
beautifully situated, and afforiing their
children the benefit Of excellent schools.
None whr are blessed with health
need remain poor among us. The vas,
resources of this fertile region have ms
vet but begun to be developed. Net
wiihs.anding the great tide of emigration
from the Eastern States and foreign
countries which has for years been pour
ing 10 .pan us, the West is still compar-
atively sparseIy settled, and in every
branch of industry there is yet abundance
of room.
That strange fascination which draws
to, and holds in, the large Eastern cities
a poor suffering population, to live in
squalior, is dispelled when once the VIC
TINS of it become settlers in the West.
1t is rare, indeed, that the western set
tier returns eastward.