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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-04-04

G% DEAD LETTERs.-The following
lis, Of dead letters remaining in the Pos,
Office Of this place, las been furnished
Us for publication by the efficien, Pos,
Master, NJ. B. Baker. Persons calling
for these letters should say tina, they have
been published, otherwise they may not
receive them:
Richard Besls, Nathan Byrne, J ohm Nv .
Crabb. John Curtis. Mr.. N. Conrad.
Miss Mary C.. Carson. Benz. V. Davis,
CHARLES Davis. Henry Dauson. Miss En-
.na Donley. N. Doran. Washington
Drew. J. Il. .Eas,erdsy. Clark Emmons.
James .Furiey. louisa Mscan. Dan. w.
Miller, Starry & Lockey, Jas. W. ,Leage,
Charles A. Kiser, Issdora knipe. J. S
'Hensey. c. f. Harlotie, Jas. NJ. Hend-
ricks. Jas. f. Haysle,le. Geo. w. Hut
ton. John S. Grove, Clerk Of Orphans
Court, C. r. Richardson, r. Raw. Thos.
Ru:helfofd, J. f. Scholl. William B.
Schooley, Sa!lie Swan, Lucy W. Shiny.
Nathan Thompson. John Voorhees,, Eliza
Jsne Wagner, A, B. Wheel.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-04-04
WARNING To WlDows.-The Stark

WARNING To WiDows.-The STARK
County (Ohio) Republican says: Judge
Slower of this State, has decided point IN
recent will case, which is OF interest TO
wives in general. and widows in par'icu'
lar. He holds it 10 be The law that man
may leave his property to his wife with a
proyiso tina, she forfeit her righl.to II 10
case she narries second time, and shs'
the cour, has no right TO interfere with
this provision. A restraint oil this sind
made to a single woman would be as null
and void, but il man makes devise 10
his wife, conditional that she shall remain
his widow. il shall be void ifshe marues'
She usSes the eatste con anlore, sno
the law presumes. in that class Of cases.
rha, one husband is enough for tue lady,
and il she chooses 10 enjoy second mat
rinonial union she does il al her own
risk. and is remiiled to her dover and
such portions OF her personal property as
the law gives her, This decision gives
husbands sort OF control over their own
widows lha, will add force TO the reasons
,ha, usually Operate 10 prevent second
marriages. 1t is principle. we sPPre-
hand, that will. some day. receive due al
lension and sharp handling from female
reformers.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-04-04

H6Y WE respectfully announce 10 our Gus
n toners and the public generally, that No
~ have Just returned from the Eastern
Maraet with large and complete STOCK OF
SPRING AND SUMNER GOODS. We
name, IN part, for the Ladjes-Challie,, Mo1sn-
biques, Alapaccas, SILK striped Popllns, Ala
pacca Lustre, White Goods, Of all description;
BriliaDts, barred and Check Cambrics, Jaco-
nets and Marseilles, also, Auburn, American,
Sprigg, MerrImae, Wamsutia, Lowell, Cones
ioga, Gloucester, Black London and Simpson
Prints, &c, &c.
For conference.-the have all kinds Of Wear
such Us CollOnaJes, Je ans, Cssimsrs, Tweeds, sc.
All kinds Of heavy brown Cot,ons. from 10
cents up 10 -; bleashed Cottons, from 10 TO 30.
Our Notion De parimeni is full and complies
and we ask an examination. We name, Gents
cold Berlin Gloves, Gloves Of all kinds for the
Ladies' gents superior henn ed Linen hastk,r-
chiefs. Ladies do, gents reversible Guns Ladies
Hose, IN great variety; gents DO, CrImPed Hair
Pins. Dickens Ring Scarfs for gents, gents LIN
en- Collars, Hoop Skirts, such u, small Breed
way, from 20 10 40 ribs, nine tape double rl'ltsd
Misses Hoops, extra quality; Braids, Thread,
Thimbles, Needles, Pins, Buttons, Binding, Ii
tracts for the handkerchief, Soaps, Perfumery,
Paper, Envelopes, Protecting Head Load Pen
ellis, Combs, Brushes, Umbrellas, TrOuIng
Whips, &C., &c.
Our Stock Of Groceries are unusually large
and complete, consisting Of Coffee, Sugar Of all
grades, Teas, Spices, Molasses and Salt, also
China, Glass, Queens and Wooden Ware. Al
so Ladies aud Gents Shoes, Of all styles.
Gents Fashionable Hats.
We invite attention to our stock, and feel as
sured that We can sell our goods at low prices.
Give us an early call and secure bargains.
Country Produce taken in exchange for Good,.
TERMS CASH.
~ Thankful for past favors, we respectful
ly solicit continuance Of the same.
COST * WAGNER.
Sheuherd.town nril 4 1863 H
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-04-04
BALTIMORE MARKET,

BALTIMORE MARKET.
FLOUR-Howard STeSt Super and
Cut Extra. 625a$lO 25 4; do. High
grades II 5Ossl2 10; do Family IL 25
s$l3 90.
WHEAT-Whesi very SCARCE to-day,
only few hundred bushels offered we
have put TO report $50 busbs prime
Pennsylvania at 2 70sS2 rs.
CORN-MarkPt was weak and jnac.
tive we note sales Of White al 81 IL and
81 l4-of yellow from 81 1905 OIL Is.
GOLC-Gold was quoted in New
York at 1881.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-04-04

o. CoNcERr There will be vocal
conctr, given BY the singing class, now
under insrructiou,in the Lutheran Church,
on E"ler Monday evening. The whole
will be under lhe management Of Rev. D.
II. Brittle, Who kindly donates the entire
proceeds Of the singing school and con-
cert, To the use Of the Sunday School Ii
brary. The linle folks are in excellent,
spirits, and high hopes are entertained by
them with regard to The beautiful books in
prospect. We hope the rHu"iic will not
disaPpoin' 'hsIr expectations. They will
do their best to make the concer, sn en-
,ert.inmrnt. TIE Choir Of the Church
will give their assistance.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-04-04

@Ws invite The all nlion Of our read
.ers to the adveTtisemepS of our young
friend TowneE ScL!ey, and ask ioT him
share OF the public patronage. \ good
Lumber and Coal Yard is something we
have long stood in need of, aad we hope
that our people will appreciate the efforts
Of Mr.. s. in afordi4g &hem an opportuni-
~ of procuring these much needed arii-
Giles. The Yard will be in full opera
ton By The 2Olh Of the month.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-04-04
nlarrinacs.

On the l2lh Uh, in Frederick. Mildly
Rev. Mr.. Engle, Daniel b. :hOrri'On,
Of this county. to Corrmns Taylor. o:
Frederick county, Did.
In Hagersrown. Md, on the 2tth w.t.
by Rev. r. T.. Titus. Mr.. Daniel Jones'
Of Sharp.burg. Md. and Mrs. Sarah ~.
Edmonds. of Mariinsburg, West Va.
On the 25lh uII.. by Rev. }. Summers
Mr.. j. Vance Bell. formerly OF this eoun-
ly. 10 Miss Lizzie c. daughter OF MI
Henry Glaze. Of Frederick county. Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-04-04
AGRICULTURAL AND HARDWARE
S r @ r E
RANSOM g. DUKE,

CharlestoWn, Jefferson County,
pE4LtRs IN
AGRICULTURAL M3LEMENTS, HARD
WARE, SEEDS, FERTILIZERS, STOTES,
&C., Sc.
Have in store and for sale
Mccormick Prize Self Raking Reaper, the
only perfect reaper in Lodged Grain, greatly i'm
prOrtd for 1865; McCormick's Prize Mower
for every variety Of Grass and Land, il ~, no
superior Self DlsehargiDg Hay and Grain Horse
Rakes; Hay, Straw snd Fodder Cutters, Of tho
most approved patterns; Grain Drills, with and
without Guano Attachment and Grass Seed
Sewer.
Wheat Fans, Corn Sheisrs. PiowI. Of
all kinds
Churns Of various kinds; Cistern Pumps. sew
eral kinds; Platform and Family Scales; Grind
stones and Fixtures; Boring Machines; Jack
Screws; Blacksmiths Drills; Cooking Stoves.
for Wood or Coal; Waldron's Grain and Grass
ScylLes, (English) all lengths.
Garden, Field and Fioper Seeds, Build.
ing Dfoteriais.
Nails, Door Locks, Bolts, Screws, Hlnges, Blind
Fasteners, &C., &C.
.HECHANICS TOOLS.
Planes, Rules, Files, CbiseIs, Guages, Braces,
Squares, Augur, Bits, Axes, Hatchsts, Saws,
Pincers, Compasses, Spirit Levels, &c.
Table and Pocket Cutlery.
Fine Plated Forks, Sho'els, Forks, Garden
Tools, Chains, Hames, Briar Scythes, Hoe,
Horse SHOES, Horse Nails &c, Cordsge, Wood
en- Ware, &C., all Of which we guarantee 10
furnish as low as any house 10 the Valley.
April 4, 1868. n
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-04-04

O.. CIRculT CouRT.-rhe April term
Of our Circuit Cour: will convene in this
place on Monday the 18Th instant. The
following iss list of the Jurors drawn for
the term -
Petit Jury-Eiward Rouse. F. G.
Brown, W. e. Small, Christian Hammer.
Wm. Scarlet. l.. G. Etchison, Joseph l..
Roberts. E'B. Hsines. J,remish Wood.
II. e. Fulk. James W. Myers. Peter
Keller. Thomas Turner, G.. w. Bsne,
Charles II. Traynor. John F. Miller.
John " Shell. Jr.. Michael Marquttr,
John Freeze, Dorsey Turner, John Cook,
w. p. Young, Hiram S. Walters. John
Kirkpatrick. James J. Peters. John MILL,
John W. Avis. G. W. anderson. John
Rnnemous. Lewis Castle, r. G. John
son, Ohio Lewis, ". H. Simpson. G.
Lisenring. John B. hendricks. John
Coleman.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-04-04

Some four hundred OF The nhabitan,s
of The Red river settlement region. with
in the BRUSH North American territories,
have met and formed a government of
their own. inasDuch as they we're 100 far
away 10 enjoy any al the hands OF the
British authorities. They have elected 3
President. adopted lava. defined their
boundaries. and put in motion all the ma
chnery OF government. And they have
done all this without leave or license from
the :home" authorities. Will they be
"le, alone"-or will they receive srch
attention as The Irish people would if thew
were to do The same thing!
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-04-04

IS We are requested by the County
Recorder to eisie that letters testamen,a-
" are granted on the second Monday,
Tuesday and Wednesday Of every month.
also wills admitted to probate al the same
.t
time.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-04-04

The Senate has rejected John Hancock
OF Philadelphia, brother of General Han.
cock. who was nominated by the Presi.
dent TO be collector Of internal revenue of
the first distr'c! of Louisiana, vice Gener-
al Siesdmsn.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-04-04

SS- DIR. Wnherow, Dentist, will visit
our Town professionally on Monday and
remain one week. Those who need his
services would 60 well to call early.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-04-04

@. MovISo Day The FIRST day of
April was general moving day in our
town. Wagons. carts aud ea'fisges we're
travelling abou, all day. Many persons
have changed their residences. Our SUBJ
scribers Will please let US know where
they have moved so tina, We can make
the change on our carriers list.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-04-04

~ NEw GooDs.-John F. Welshans,
OF The firm of Richard e. Welhans, is
now in Philadelphia. purchasing their
Spring Stock OF Goods. which they will
receive and open the fret of the week.
Their Sock comprises Ladies Dress
Goods Of every description, Cslicoes,
Moslins, Millinery Goods, Notions, &c.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-04-04

~ We have received The April num-
Der OF Godey's Lady's Book. which con.
,ains a Steel plate, coIored fashion plate
Of SIX eguteb' an extension shee. with
,hir,y-nlne fashion engravings. very
Pretty tinted picture and wood cut. and
designs in fancy work. The literary de-
parlmeni is. as usual full and entertaining
l.. A. Cooley, publisher, Philad, lphis.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-04-04

Onions planted in the same hill with
vines, will protec, them from the depreds-
lions Of tie striped bog. Our gardeners
should try it in their gardens this spring.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-04-04

WATERY PoTAToEs.-Pu. into The pot
8 piece Of lime as large as . hens egg +;
and how wstery soever the potatoes may
have been, when the wster 10 poured oil
the potatoes will be perfectly dry snd
mealY.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-04-04
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

! LII persons indebted 10 The Estate OF
"A ELIAS BAKER. deceased. will
please come forward and settle inmedi-
siely. Those having claims sgsiust The
said Estate will please present them
properly authenticated for settlement.
n. d. BAKER. Executor.
March %, 1863. ~
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-04-04
NOTICE.

BUILDING Association meets TO-
ID DAY al 3 o'clock. p. VI. Members
will please pay uP. Several hundred
dollars 10 let. BY order.
J. P. A. ENTLER, Prest.
b. F. HARRISON, Sec'y.
April 4. 1868. II
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-04-04
.TIessurer-JOhn Raw.

IS Last week. We published among
the marriage notices, notice Of we'd
ding which took place at Dufiield's De-
pot in this county. We we're imposed
upon by The parry bringing the nohce 10
the office, and were under the impression
tina, the parties married were whiie. but
We have since learned tha, they were ne.
Rroes. Now We want it distinctly IN
de!stood that We are no, given TO publish
ing negro weddings in our paper under
the head OF marrisge notices. We max
this sIstemen, in justice 10 Cur many pa.
irons at The Depot.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-04-04
M. The Old Guard for Anril isa su-

N@ The Old Guard Tor April IS su-
nerb number. Ii leads off with an able
article. by the editor. on the THE Pres
dents Power OF Removal without, the
Consen, of the Senate" The American
Indian Is taken up by Dr.. Van Evris in
his article on the Types OF Mankind"
The Poetry. Romance and miscellaneous
literature, is OF a high order and most
deeply interesting. The Book and Ed,
tors Table are exceedingly brilliant and
snicy. Polished By Van EvIie. Hor-
ION & Co., New York city.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-04-04
NEW GOODS!

THE undersigned have just returned from tie
L City with new and complete STOCK OF
SPRING GOODS, consisting in part as follow:
Brown and Bleached Muslins, Prints and Chal.
lies, Poplins, LenOes, Mems and Boys Wear,
Notions, Hats, Shoes, Drugs, Queensware.
Hardware and Woodenware, in fact every
thing found in country store On Groee,ie,
We are hard to beat. We are determined 10
sell as cheap as the cheapest. We respectfully
invite the attention Of he citizens Of Dufheld',
and vicinity. We sell low and no mistake.
Call and examine for yourselves. No charge
for showing goods.
SNYDER, LINK s OSBoURN.
Dufhelds, JEFF. County w. Va, April 4, 1868.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-04-04

o. The editor is still absent. and we
ask the indulgence Of our readers for all
- - 90!
shortcomings.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-04-04

N9 We learn from our farmers tina, The
growing wheat in this county is looking
remarks ably well, and that Presen, pros
poets for good crop are very ALTERING.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-04-04

@ Al a meeting Of the Southern Sol
diers Memorial Association Of Ibis place.
on Friday evening of las, week, the fol-
lowing officers were elected for the en-
-.
suing term -
Presiden,-Col. W. A. Morgan.
Vice Presi 'ent-Il. NJ. Loyns.
.Srcr'tary-R. p. McGlincy.
.Tieasurer-John Raw.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-04-04

CoNGREss AND SURRATT.-Congress
has a bill before il which, il IT pssses'W W III
provide that no person shall be held TO De
incompetent TO set as juror By rsason oil
his having formed or expressed sn oP'n-
ion upon the guilt or innocence OF the &C"
cused. provided he declares, upon bis
oath, tha he can and will ImPsrislly try
the accused upon tho evidence.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-04-04

Rhode Island voted for Governor on
Wednesday last. The Republicans car
ried he State by sbou, The usual majority.
Burnside was elected Governor.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-04-04
NOTICE.

ONE half Of the several subscriptions in
u favor OF the Lutheran Church, in this
place, is now due. and The undersigned
will receipt for any portion, or The whole,
nay be convenient, tiny store.
JOHN L. RICHARD. Treasurer
April 4. Of the Lulb. Church.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-04-04
PUBLIC NOTICE.

WHE undersigned having rened The
I Company's Ware House in Shep-
herdsrown, will purchase WHEAT,
CORN, RYE and OATS. and will be
prepared to pay Cash on delivery.
10 my absence Mr.. s. b. HARRISON will
be authorized 10 purchase.
J. II. L. HUNTER.
Shephsrdslovn. April 4. 1868. #
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-04-04
LIME /!

THE undersigned have commsnesd
L burning Lime. al the quarry Of ssn-
uel KnoA Eve miles esst Of Shepherd"
town, 81 will keep Lime eons,sn,ly on
hsnd. which they will seIl loo for Cash.
SAMUEL NJ. KNOTT. g. BRO.
April 4, 1868. Sn'
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-04-04
Ha,s We have received from the

Co. We have received from the pub
lsErsp. Messrs. G. G. Evans Il Co..
Philadelphia. the April number OF the
"World at Home" This Magazine is
Of recon, origin, yet it bids fair to out
strip its many competitors for public ia
vor. The literary department is pleas
ing and instructive. We think no house.
hold should be without u.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-04-04
VALLEY CHIEF
REAPER, MOWER
AND
S E If II A X E.

THIS Machine is unh,sIled asa Reaper
l. and Mower. II is the lishisst drsuaht
has less machinery and 10 50 simrls
that any one Of ordinary intelligence can
understand IL.
1t has two Drive Wheels. The ubs
rides on two Castor Uhesis giving i, the
facility Of being turned shout With %
much ease ss an ordinary cart. BY shif-
ting the seat. according to the weight Of
the driver. the machine can slways be
perfectly bsllsnced, leaving no weigh. on
the horses necks.
The Sell Rake being driven BY chain
from The main axle makes il the mosi
powerful and the most simple ever 10.
vented. For cutting wheat that 10 lodged
or leans badly il has no rival. 40 the poiLt
OF The guards can be lowered to the sur.
face Of the earth by means Of lever. 10
an ins,'ni. wrihou, stopping the machine.
The Reaper can be changed TO . Nov
er, by the removal Of four bolts. in fes
miDuies.
These Machines are warranted 10 give
satisfaction.
Persons de,irous OF purchasing can zee
me al my residence near Sbspberd.io~n.
Va. JOHN +. BILLMYER, AsL
for Marsh, Grier, H. Co,
Aspuisc iurers.
MI Joy. Lancaster county, Pa.
April 4. 1868. u
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-04-04

A judge in Cincinnati declares that the
Indiana divorce laws are a disgrace 10
any State claiming civilization.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-04-04

a Our CHGp"ration election takes
place IN Monday. As yet we have heard
OF no aspirants for the "honors.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-04-04

Is Religious services will be held in
the NJ. E. Church. South. every evening
during the coming week except Tuesday.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-04-04

IS Rule Day, Monday next, the 9th.
Persons having business with the Clerk
will DO well to bear il in mind.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-04-04
NEW ENTERPRIZE !
Coal and Lumber Yard
.SHEPHERDSTOW.N

WHE undersigned respectfully inform.
j the clmzens Of Shepberdstown and
surrounding country that he has opened
COAL AID LUMBER YARD, aud
will constantly keep on hand Yellow and
White Pine. Cypress and Oak Shingles,
l.a'hs, Pslllng' and Poplar Weather
Boarding, Cumberland snd Anthracite
C"sk which will be sold on the mosl sc-
commodsiing terms. Give NE a call be-
fore purchasing elsewhere.
TOWER sCHLEY.
April 4, 1868. #
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-04-04

~ A few days ago, man by the
name Of George Robinson alias Geo. w.
Parrot, was arrested in Hsrper's Ferry.
by Constable Wants. on the charge Of be.
ing an sbsconding thief from New York.
Parties came on 10 the Ferry and recog-
nized George as The person who stole
81 $50 some two months ago. Mr. Yam
It's received sl25 the reward offered for
the arrest Of the sforessi id George. He
was doing a "smashirg" business as q
paper shaver" until he was Enabled"
He was taken North on Tuesday.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-04-04
Che Alarkrts.
ShepherdstoWn Market.

Corrected rsskiy by ID. S. Renieh.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-04-04
FIRST lNSTALMENT
SPRING Of GOODS !!

c6Y WE respectfully announce 10 our GUS
n toners and the public generally, that No
~ have Just returned from the Eastern
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-04-04

Horse stealing has become such q
grievance in Southwestern Virgins that
in the Rich Valley neighborhood the ciii
zens have formed company, under the
command Of Captain. each member Of
which binds bimsel ip penalty to turn
out by The der Of the Captain whenever
horse or other property is stolen from
brother member.
Bogus lawyers of New York are, it is
said, taking advantage OF the general IN
dignsIion against gilt enterprise swim
dlers 10 scatter circulars offering t. col
leci claims sgalns, these lottery men
Those who respond are twice guIIed.
A party of young men in Richmond,
Va. the Other night. gathered under the
window Of an old gentleman who had a
beautiful daughter, for the purpose OF civ
ing her q serensde, but her father not rel
ishing the idea of having his sIunbers
disturbed. emp,ied kettle OF boiling wa
ter upon their devoted heads. A hssiy
and inglorious retreat was the result
On the 18th inst. Geo. II. Newman.o of
Woodstock, attempted, in Lexington. TO
com mi, suicide by shooting hIn.elf. The
ball struck rib. and was extracted from
under The left shoulder blade. Cause
unsuccessfulloye affair.
A grand niece of Benedict Arnold is
said 10 be employed as clerk in one oil
the departments at Washington.
Brigham Young is a widower to some
extent. having lost i've of his wives by
death.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1868-10-02

lhe Star of the East, had arisen from
the shadows of Death.
Flags wave in the air. weapons are
brandished as a sign Of rejoicing. The
faithful camel Is paraded in trump h
and honored by the strains OF martial
music.
Ishmael, who was overcome by sleep,
lsawakened by this extraordinary noise,
and starting up, stammers ais the
enemy at the gates of the camp? Must
prepare to go and meet him ?"
"No, but prepare to meet my daugh-
ter" and n fathers arms are extended
to him. "Come, let me press thee to
my heart, thou the savior of my daugh-
ter; come, let me embrace thee as my
child! BY Allah! thou shalt be the
husband of my daughter I"
The old Sheik's declaration is wecom-
cd by enthusiastic cheers. The young
man rushes into the arms of the vene-
rable Sadem, and tears of gratitude flow
from his eyes.
This patrlarchal scene was lighted by
the last rays Of the setting sun, which
was sailing In cloud of purple and
gold In the distant horizon Of the Des-
er,.