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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-03-28
origin Of the white, the Red, and the
Black Man.

Origin Of the White, the Red, and the
Black Man.
When the Floridas were erected into
Territory Of the United States, one OF The
earles, cares of the governor, William /.
DuvaI, was directed 10 The instruction and
civilization OF the natives. For this pur'
pose he called meeting OF the chiefs, IN
which he informed them OF the wish oil
their Great Father al Washington, that
tbev should have schools and teachers
among them, ,and that their children should
be instructed like ihe children OF white
men. The chiefs listened with their Gus
,omarv silence and decorun TO q long
speech, setting Forth tho advantages that
would accrue TO them tom this measure,
and when he had concluded, begged the
interval Of day 10 deliberate on it.
On the following day, a solemn conVo'
cation was held, al which one of the
chiefs addressed the governor 10 the name
OF all the rest.
MY brother" said ne, "we have
been thinking over the proposition Of our
Great Father at Washington 10 send
teachers and selup schools among US.
We are very thankful for the interest he
takes IN our welfare but ofter much de-
Iiberalions, have concluded 10 decline his
offer. What will do very well for white
men, will not DO for red men. | know
you white men say We Ill come from The
same father ard mother, but you are mis-
taken.
1--WE have a tradition handed down
from our forefsihers, and we believe II,
that the Great Spirit, when he undertook
to make men, made the black man. II
was his first attempt, and pretty well for
a beginning; but he soon saw he had
bungled; ; SO he determined TO try his
hand again. He did go. and made the
red man. He liked him much better lhaD
the black man, but sull he was not exact
ly what he wanted. So be tried once
more, and made The white man and then
he was satisfied. You see, therefore, ,ihai
you were made last, and ihsIis The reason
| call YOU my youngest brother.
"When the Great Spiu' had made The
three men be called them together and
showed them three boxes. The hTsI was
filed with books, and maps. and paper, /;
the second bows and arrows. knives and
,omahs uks the third with spades, axes,
hoes, and hammers. These, nv sons,
said he, 'are the means by which you
are to live /; choose among them accord
ing to your fancy"
"The white man, being the fsvoriie,
had the frsi choice. He passed by the
box OF working-iools without notice but
when he came TO the weapons for war
and hunting he stopped and looked hard
al them. The red man tremblsd, for be
had set his heart upon that box. The
white man, however, after looking upon
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-03-28
Mosby Still a Rugbear.

The Washington ErsHing Express of
Saturday, says:
The War Office is in shsky condi-
ton. II has not recovered from the ter.
rible fright Of lest week. The invincible
Secretary had an attack OF the nightmare.
He was haunted by the shadows of Ew-
ell and Breckinr!dge, and repeated bis
peremptory order to ere up that steamer.
That barrel OF Blair's whiskey, which
once saved Washington, ressed heavily
on his breast. He was visited by the
pale spectFes from AndersoRVille and Sal.
isbury. who shook their wan fingers at
him. and elsred with famiue-feyered eyes
ct the man who cared not what became
of the imprisoned boys in blue. so that
he kept the captured Confederate prison-
ers out OF lie rebsprSnkr The visions
Of the night were too much for him. His
nerves were unsettled al the next day,
and when evening came, and ore OF his
"reIisble detective" assured him that
Mosby wss gathering his clan, prepsrsto-
ry to make . raid on the War Department
and bearing off the great Cannot on q
shsrpened rail, grea, drops Of preparation
rolled of the invincibIe brow. AdGnion-
al orders were given 10 the seDirles. A
company Of soldiers were detslled for
duty on the inside OF the Department
Two valiant generals were directed TO
keep guard over the threatened buildings,
which was doubly bsrricaded other
friends were appealed TO aid in rePsIlIng
the redoubtable guerilla leader. 10 con-
sidefstion Of the fears OF 'be Secretary,
men assumed virtue il shey had 1t not,
and pretended TO Ihink precauuors neces-
cary. A guard was dispatched to ,he
Long Bridge. with instructions TO hold It.
in case Mosby appeared at tho head OF
his expected five hundred, OF al hazards,
ill oil the military were aroused. They
shivered in the midnight slr-lt was one
OF those cold nights-io see nothing more
dangerous than COW or market wagon.
and wish auhkt but blessings on the head
of those who assigned them such fools
errsnd. To-day csvalrymen have been
suit of Mosby's secreted band or not, We
have not learned. All this sounds rdicu-
lous and perfectly incredible but is an
absolute fact that while Mo.by has been
quietly pursuing lis profession by day,
and sleeping costly at home Of nights.
"lhe great Csrnot of rebellion" has been
frightened out Of his wits, and giving his
suborjinaies any quantity OF annoyance
over an expected grand invasion Of the
War Department, with the details OF
which he has been viclinized by one Q!
hiS honest detectives.
The Wsrrenton, (Vs.,) Sentinel says
"CspL Richards, commanding Co., -
IIlh Regiment L. S. lRIauuy, with hI'
company, arrived here on the 18th inst,
aud occupied the old Episcopa! church as
barrscds. f. is not known for what pur-
pose troops have been quarteTeI among
US" This, probably, comes Of the "gy-
cerine" story about Col. Mosby.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-03-28

A PRAYER ASswERED.-The age Of
miracles, it is said, passed away from
earth with the falling footsteps Of the S5-
vour, but The following incident, related
by the Newton Qows) Republican. 'slD
Of case almost akin 10 miracle. That
paper says:
From private letter TO ore Of the
editors Of this paper, from our former iel-
low.cilizen, Rev. g. w. RswiIngs. we
learn most remarkable instance OF the
answer of prayer. Mr.. Rawlings, 10
thls winter holding revival meetings al
Lynnyi,le, and Informs US that ninety
eight have joined the church and one
hundred been converted, and the good
work goes on. Among the converts
were one aged husband and wife, fifty or
sixty years old, who had a son deaf and
dumJ. The boy is eight years, and SIX
years ago he los, bis heating and speech
BIZ q severe attack Of spolted fever. AZ
ter the conversion Of the parents. they be-
gan to pray for the restoration OF their
child. and now the boy can hear distinct
", and is learning 70 talk. The name Of
The old man i. e.. W. Covers. This is
the most remarkable circumstance Of the
kind that has come TO our knowledgs
since ihe death OF Christ"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-03-28
Cussed His Crop Ont.

The following good one is told Of John
NJ, a most iuve!erais wss. and one of the
cleverssI nen in old Talbot. Ee was IN
the bureau Office at Butler last fil, look
Ing over some old tax books, when q ne
gro OF ihis county who had some difficult
~ with his employer. entered, and IN
quired Of NJ. il he was de bUro =
YES S,ld he, 81 IN the man"
Well, boss, come to see YOU bout
fuss bad wid de mani works wii. Mr.
B. You see, bossl sxed him two weeks
ago how mnch money aud things got IN
de store, and he told me hundred aud
thirty dollars. Well. las week goes to
town and buys three or Tour dollars vuf
OF things. aud den he say owe him two
hundred and ify dollars; sGd when tell
bim dat can't be so. he cussed--"
"Whst did he cuss you p said W..
excilealy. tuning over The leaves Of to
tax book.
Yes. boss, he cUssei me Twice"
We'll" said NJ, hurredly snaiching
up pen and making some marks on the
book, II fine him uioe dollars for that.
Look a.heTe. boss" said tie negro
eagerly, "does dsy have 20 pay Tor Gus.
SIN US :"
"Ye'; four dollars and hslf Tor evety
time they cuss YOU"
Den said the eolotej indisldusl.
rising solsmnly an putting hi. hat care
fully on lhe table, lore God, boss. he
gwins home to collect my money"
The negro made shell road time back
TO his employers, told the neeroe. Of
their good fortune, and the result was ihs,
every one of them went TO Butler neat
day 10 know Ahou, this "cu:s money"
b. hat some trouble 10 convincing the
new y made, emile htsned voters that "cus-
sing" wos not ta1sbie.-YGlJOnom Ga.
geiic.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-03-28
CHRISTMAS GOODS !
REDU TION OF RICES!
G.. D. X L L Err,
No. ~ UeSt Washington Street,

~ hD'J
esns.s., Has jus. returned from Phil
SsNSEA@ adelphia, with large and
$tSs2sSss.ss ssS well selected Stock of Goods
suitable for the Holidays, consisting in WAT
CHES Of the best American, English and
Swiss Manufactures, Ladies and Gentemen's
GOLD WATCHES OF ALL STYLES.
A complete assortment of JEWELRY of all
the latest styles. CLOCKS Of every dcscrip-
tion and price. A full line Of SILVER WARE
from a Napkin Ring to lea Set. FANCY
GOODS-lhe finest articles, such as
MUSIC BOOKS, WORK BOXES,
CIGAR STANDS, TOILET SETS, LADIES
COMPANIONS, VASES,
Portemonnais, Needles, Scissors aid 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.
~ Watches, Clocks and Jewelry promptly
repaired and warranted.
G.. D. KELLER.
Hagerstown, Dec. I, 1867. ly
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-03-28
Forgiveness.

Imagine that you saw some msielaclor
led along to the place Of execution, wall
ing and weeping for his misspent time,
.lor his bloody acts, for his heinOus crimes
'and that bis wailing and weeping were 70
bitter that they were able to force tears
from others, and 10 make oil eyes shoo,
and water tnat did bot look upon bin.
Bot then If this man, in this case, should
suddenly see his king running and riding
toward him with pardon IN his hand.
what sight would thiS be Surely,
none like it. Thus II is with man: sor-
rowing and weeping and repenIing for
sin, while he weeping over the ssdness
Of his condition and cOniessIng what . lit
tie slep there is belwixl him end dsmna
ton, IS if he were even dropping into
hell. In amaze he looks up unto Christ,
whom he sees with spear IN his SIDE.
with thorns in his head. with nails IN his
feet, and pardon in his hands. This
were a sight indced-a most pleassnt,rsV-
ishing, heavenly sight-such Os not all
the rlch and curious sight' on earth, nor
all those gliltering sPangles IN Heaven
could afford the like.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-03-28
A Beautiful Thought

The sea is Ihe largest Of all cemeteries.
snd lie slumbsrsrs sleep without monu-
ment. All other gTa'eyard', in al 9th
er lsrus. show come distinction between
the great and the InsII Ihe nch and poor
bUl 10 the ocean cemetery the king and
lie clown. the prince aud peasant sfe
all alike and uadisliDgUi'hed Tbsssme
waves roll over siI--ihe same requiem by
the minsiIels OF the ocean IS sung 10 their
honor Over lteir remains the same
storm beats and same sun Shines. sGj
there, unmarked, the weak and posehUl,
The pluned ard unhonored, will sleep Oh
until awakened by the same trump.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-03-28

BARNUM's GoEiLLA.-Ait.r Ills anus
ing fashion does the New YoiL San take
oil the 7ribuns'S 6JriJ account OF TIE
burning Of Baruum'. museus:
The gorilla a, BarnUm's was strangely
neglected during Tie late Gre. The Jri.
bune reporter, It Is ,sld, saw the animal
carry the fat wonsn out Of the 1Ime'.
then run up a column OF FIRE, Ahor
standing al The top few moment, ~ gtim
defiance, he eaped down the lhroa, =
roaring iiJu srd caused the suipsfs dra b
by suiIucalion.
The gorilla sfierSsrd tore himsslf cot
OF the deceased brulo and suddenly re-
mpmbcreJ that he vas not what he a'-
sumed TO be, bot menbsT Ol New
York bose company. H-uiEg the shout.
OF his red shirlod JfcihtrH. he seized t's
pipe, and for tie remainder Oi the night
did efficient service IN eIGnguishIng the
flames. Bsrnum does not know what
has become Of his gorilla, bgl, II lie vii
address Hose Company No. care
Tribune reporter, he ~iIi ree'I'e full par
ucuIsr OF ibe extraordinary netsmo'pho.
sl-
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-03-28
IreaSurn Enunh.

A gentleman lrom Hanover informs ne
that widow lady, residing near Ash.
land. was rewarded on Sa'urd,y by the
finding Of treasure valued At over 81.
800 During the latter paTt Of the war,
when Hanover was so frequently subject
ed 10 the visits Of raiders, this lady placed
in an sarIhen pot three gold waichrs, with
chains attached, belonging respectively
TO herself snd two daughters; five plain
gold rings, two ditto brosche., nine duo
sleeve buttons, gold snuh-box, one
dozen silver table spoon, one dozen tea
spoong, a silver uEn, tea pot. cream jar
aud sugar dish, and seVersl hundred dol.
lars in $50 gold pieces. The jsr was
buried al niRh', very luuodly, and tie
place marked, as 1t was thought, IN Smost
unmisiskable manner. Since Ito lern'l-
nation OF the war every eG,rl to dGd lh'
treasure lac proved Unsuccessful uuul
last Saturday. when stNugCly enough tie
hiding place was discovered by dog,
who ran a mole in,o.s h3le, which led il
reclIy 10 he eArlhon Jar. II i SON what
remarkable that the lsdy kep, tho burial
of tie jar profound secret save amorg
the member. OF her own immediate f'u-
lly. Dor informant states thal ihrro w'
great rejoicing in the household, on Sat.
urday.-RiclmOnd Eng Uircv.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-03-28
No Presidential Election.

The Washington correspondent Of the
Baltimore Gszeue, who is not always
wrong, says:
Nor must refrain from exposing
new device Of the enemy. 1t seems
the Radicals have determined TO bold no
Presideuual election al sNnexlfsll. They
argue that the Constitution nowhere sP-
points time for indulgng in sUch ton.
foolery; neither does It make direct pro-
vision in case OF the removal, &c. Of the
President, bot expressly leaves The whole
Of these matters 10 Congress. 1t is con.
tended, therefore, that the legislative
branch Of the Government. by mere Gct,
NAV continue Mr.. Wsd- 'or any other
man in the Presidency for four complete
years from the inauguration, tefe be
ing no reference Whatever in he sacred
instrument 10 the 4h OF March. Upon
looking into the Constitution, | DO not
hesitate to say that Congress has more
colorsble authority 10 do such deed Ihsn
it has for nine.tenlhs OF The Legislation al
ready inflicted upon The country. This
course will undoubtedly be taken by the
Radicals if Democratic victories, as they
are called. shall continue.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-03-28

"Dr. Maggie. mas cured my headacno sna' was
chronic"
81 gave half one Of your pills to my babe for
cholera morbus. The dear young thing got
well in day"
My nausea Of a morning is now cured"
"Your box of MaggIel's Salve cured me of
noises in my Lead. | rubbed some SaIve be-
hind my ears and the noise left''
"Send me two boxes; | want one for poor
family"
al enclose dollar your price is twenty-five
cents, but the medicine to me is worth q dol
lar."
"Send me five boxes Of your pills"
"LeI me have three boxes of your Salve and
Pills by return mall"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-03-28

Johns Elastic Mineral Cement,
Is thick compound. abou, the consis.
/ ,ency of mortar, and is very valuable
for repairing leaky shingle,slats and 9th
er roofs, leaky joints around chimneys,
dormer windows. Sky.lights. &c.. put up
in boxes Of 10, 25. so and 100 s,for sale
by RANSOM & DUKE.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-03-28
notice.! {!

yRHE undersigned offers his professional
( services to the citizens of Jefferson
and adjoining counties. Have your hor-
ses cured of all known diseases-Ring-
bone, SPAWN, farcy, Pole-evIl, FisIula,
and all other diseases. No cure-no
paw. Address,
d. w. HANNAH,
Leetown, jeff. Co., w. Va.
January a, 1868. 3m
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-03-28

WHAT WE Love WoMAS ToR.-Sone
one speaking OF beautiful girl with en-
thusissm. said he was almost in love with
her. though her understanding was by DO
means brilliant. Pooh T. sald Goethe,
laughing. "as il love had anything TO DO
with understanding We love ber for
her teauty. her youth, her con6dingness,
her eharcter, with its faults, esprices, and
Heaven knows what other inexpressible
charms; but We do not love her under.
standing. Her mind We esteem IF it IS
brilisuD and il may grssay slsvsle her
in our opinion; nay more, it ensbsins us
when we already love. But her under
standing is not that which swsksns and
enfsmes our passion"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-03-28
DEATH TO RATS!

Shrpherdstown, January 7, 1868.
NnR. Ii. STONEBRAKER-This is
LH to certify that have used your Raj
Exterminator 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 not fnd. can truly say il is
"dead shot" for rats. Try il you that
have rats. Be sure that you get the gen.
uine article. J. B. CROW.
January IL, 1868. It
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-03-28

IN KEGS Of Wheeling Nails for sale
~ by d. Bilimyer.
GLOVER Seed for sale by
u mar IA Jos. NJ NonebrGkSr.
9ROBACCO and Cigars for sale by
( marl4 DaUid Bilimyer.
DUMFORD Baking Powders for sale
a the Drug Store.
IF you want empty Tin Cans, Demi-
4 johns, Jugs, &C., 60 TO The
marl4 Drug Store.
QERMON Paper at the
y mar IA Drug Store.
7 EGAL Csp-bes, quality-ai the
Il mari Drug Store.
MSWEGO Corn Starch, Silver Glass
y Starch, for laundry use, Farena, Yeast
Powders, Bakers Chocolate and multi
Jude of articles for family use at the
marl4 Drug Store.
1lVERY Family should have Comet
81 Burner, best in use, sold only at the
marI4 Drug Store.
MIPES-sll kinds-fOr sale at lhe
< mar IA Drug Store.
BAKERS Chocolate, best in use, eve
. ry family should use ii, for sale at the
mar IA Drug Store.
lUST received from Philadelphia, an
y other elegant lot OF Paper and Envel-
opes, for sale al The Drug Store.
III GODS Tonic Wine Birers for sale
Wl at the Drug Store.
YING Of All Pain at lie
& mar IA Drug Store.
Z INSEED and Lubrcating Oil, Spirits
II Turpenine and Yarnish, for sale by
mar IA David Biiimyer.
DHACKEREL. No, 3, Large Shad, Ba-
AA con and Lard, for sale by
marI4 Dauid Bilimyer.
DURE Cider Vinegar of the very best
K quality for sale by ID. Btilmyer'
TRESH Garden Seeds OF all sorts, also
Il a lot of Cabbsee Seed put up by John
Davis, of the very best quality for sale by
mar IA DaUid Bilimyer.
DNNN POUNDS Rags wanted, will
AOOO pay cents cash or 4 cents in
trade. Dauid BiHmyer.
ONE horse Plows, two horse PlOws.
~ three horse Plows and Hand Garden
PloVs, all OF The most approved patterns
and every Plow warranted, for sale by
Ransom 8. Duke, Chsrlestown.
nISTERN Pumps, GrIndstones and
u Grndstone HaDgings, Pump Chain,
Wooden Tubing for Chain Pumps, Well
Wheels, Cburns, and Cook Stoves, for
sale by Hanson q DuHs.
WOOD Jewelry, at IS cents anu
ID 81 per set. Richard & UelShGns.
mRlED Peaches and Lard, for sale BY
" feb 90 Il. B. BOteier, T.
T AIDES Paper Collars and Cuffs at
Ia dec % Rickard g. HelShan's.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-03-28

al resort 10 wine 10 stimulate my w.t."
said a young spendthrifi to an old one.
"Ah :" replied the veteran. "ths is the
way began; bui now have 20 resort TO
my wits TO get 10 my wine"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-03-28
)STOWN. JEFFERSON COUNTY, WEST '
TO MY SOUL.

or ihey alone are oiesseu
With bslmy sleep,
Whom angels keep.
No g.! though BY care opprestr
Or thought Of anxious sorrow,
Nor, though in many coil perplexed
For The coming MORROW
Lay not thy head
On prayerless bed.
For who can say, when sleep thine eyes
shall close,
That earthly cares and woes
To you may e'er return
Rouse up, my soul,
SiUmber control,
And le. thy lamps burn brightly
So shall thine eyes discern
Things pure and slightly,
Taught by the Spirit, learn
Never on prayerless bed
To lay thine unbless'd head.
Belhnk thee. slunberiDg soul, OF all that's
promiaed
TO faith in holy prayer
Lives there within thy breast
A worm that gives unresl'
Ask peace from Heaven,
Peace will be given;
Humble self love and pride
Before the Crucified,
Who for thy sins has died;
Nor lay thy weary head
On thankless, prayerIess bed.
Hast thou no pining want, or wIsh' or
care
Tha. calls for holy prayer!
Has thy day been SO bright
That, in lis fight,
There is no trace OF sorrow
And art thou sure Tomorrow
Will be like THE, and more
Abundant Dost thou lay up Thy store
And still make place for more
Thou fool this very night
Thy soul may wing lis fight
Hast thou no being than thyself more
dear,
Who iJacks the ocean deep,
And when storms sweep
The winny, lowering skies,
For whom thou akesi and weepest!
Oh when thy psngs are deepest
Seek there the covenant ark OF prayer,
For he that slumbereIh not IS there
His ears are open 10 thy cries;
Oh then on praye!less bed
Lay not thy lAoughIless head
Hast thou no loved one than tbysel! more
dear,
Who claims pray from thee
Some who ne'er bend the knee
From infdslity
Think, If by prayer they're brought
Thu prdyer-lo be forgiven;
And making peace with heaven,
Unto the Cross they're led
Oh q! for their sskes on prayerle1s bed
Law not thine unbIess'd head.
Arouse thee, weary soul, nor yield 10
sumber
Till, in communion bIest,
With The elect ye rest,
Those souls of countless number:
And with them raise
The notes Of praise,
Reaching from earth to heaven
Chosen, redeemed, forgiven,
So lay thy happy heud'
PRAYER crowned, on blessed bed.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-03-28

Stonebraker's Medicines.
yPHE original SioneOraker's Liniment,
! Pain Killer, Cough Syrup, Liver
Pills, Horse Powders and Rat Extermina-
Tor, for sale BY Ir,rin 8. Ksedy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-03-28

Patrick told hi, .wcelbesu be ''couId
not slspe for dreaming OF her,"