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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-12-05
MERCHANTS HOTEL
The Most Successful and Won
derful Invention !
New Method Of W ashing
Clothes without Labor -!
VI G. I O r Y!
The Automatic Clothes Washer s. Boiler.


Awarded the Rishes, Premium over
ell other Wasting Machines OF every de-
scripiion, at The Recent State Fairs OF
New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey
California, sad wherever shown al the
numerous Fairs OF 1868. Does the work
in 90 minutes. Can b. used on any
Stove or Range. |, has been thoroughly
tested and pronounced unequsied as
Clothes Washer by the thousands who
have il in use.
Thi, Boiler operates upon purely PhilosoPh
ical principles, is selt-ac,ne, and dlspehsos win
labor and the wear Of Ihe clothes.
The hot suds and steam, by The 'uop oil neat
aye driven up through tubes, poured upon Tue
clothes and forced through the fabric Win as
tonishiEg rapidly, cleansing all arlc'e'' Hom
the finest laces to the bed blanket, perfectly
without any rubbing. For fanneIs II Is in'a'-
liable, as it,oes not full them as IN the o!u pro-
cess of rubbing and pressing. n
The time required for cleansing boiler iuli
of clothes is twenty to thirty m nutes, and near
" three hundred gallons Of boiling suds are
forced through ire laoile, 'uo'Ooeu'y
ting the dirt without labor or friction. tho
rough rinsing finishes the process.
Warranted to do the work if directions are
followed.
Washing DAY will no longer be terror AID
dread 10 housewives. The cost Of the Boiler
will soon be returned IN the saving oil time aud
labor and tie great saving in the wear OF
clothes.
The invention can be used in any boiler, and
the low price Of the article places it within the
reach Of every family.
The srea, value OF this invention appears so
clear, and appeals SO directly TO common sense
that we have dee med it unnecessary to accom-.
papy its introduction with numerous letters oil
approval, dc. For sale by
JOHN KEPLINGER, Agent,
Nov 2s-ly ShsPherdstown' "''a
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-12-05

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT TO YOUNG
y MEN OF THE SOUTlI.-Evcry young
man in the South should now prepare himself
thoroughly and PRACTICAL! for business, by at
tending the
Bes, Business Collage in the U. States.
The Old Established Southern Business Col
lege and National Telegraphic Institute, corner
of Baltimore and Charles streets, Baltimore
This Institution was founded in 1852 and char
tered in 1854, and is the only incorporated BUS
mess College in the State Of Maryland. and the
only Business College in this country when IS
carrying out perfect system OF Actual Bust
ness Practice. No Printed OF Manuscript Text
Books are used in our Actual Business Depart
ment. Students in attendance from all the
Southern and Middle States. Every young
man should write Immediately for package OF
our College Documents, containing samples oil
Money, beautiful specimens of SPeencerlan
Penmanship, College fapers, etc, with terms
of Tuition, and full particulars. Address, IN
closing two three-cent stamps, f. X. LOSlER,
Principal Baltimore.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-12-05
OFFICERS

CLARENCE II. CLARK, President.
JAY Cooks, Chairman Finance and Exc
cuuYe Commluee.
UgNRy D. Cooke Vice-PresiGenl.
EMERSON W. PEET, Sec'y and Actuary.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-12-05
FOE SALE !!

Privately, two very desirable
'.sSgtA residences, one al ShepherdsIown,
AAGA West Va, with Ii 4 acres Of
srouni attached, upon which there ls
variety OF fruit uees and never failing
spr,ne Of water. The olhtr at Hedges
VILE. Berkeley county, w. Va, with "a
Of an acre suached, which contains va
rie,y o. choice trUn and sl'rsbbery. Both
places are in good condition Any inlor-
nation in regard to me same can be had
by applying TO the undersigned, living at
ShepherJsroWn W Va.
SAMUEL B. HARRISON.
Oct IL. 1868. 3m
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-12-05
Cash Capital - 100000
Paid in Full.
BRANCH OFFICE
First National Bank Building,
PHILADELPHIA,

Where the general business of the Com
pany is transacted, and to which all gen.
ersl spondence should be addressed.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-12-05

CuTY OIL STORE, No. 1876 West Baltimore
J. Street, ": s II. SPHCKER, Wholesale
and Retail Dealers in Coal Oh and LAMPS,
sperm, Lard and Whale oils, Patent Wax,
Sperm, Adamantine and Parahne Candles,
Chandeliers, Lamps and Lanterns for Churches
Factories. Dwellings, and Ships, Gas Fixtures,
Glass and Paper Shades, Globes Chimnies and
Lamp Trimmings of every Description. The
Finest Oil for Sewing Machines always on hand.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-12-05
LoriIlard's Snufs

Still retain the excellent quality for - hich they
have become famous wherever Used. Circulars
sent on application.
p. LORILLARD. New York.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-12-05

LIEN PAINE, son s CO., Importers and
q Dealers in CARNAGE MATERIALS, SADDLE
RY UARD~ARE, Iron and Steel, No.2 >. LIoer-
ly street, Baltimore. Keep constantly on
hand-Springs, Axles, Castings, Bolts, bahus'
Hubs, Spokes, Felloes, Shafts, Bows, Canvass
Leather Oil Garnet, Laces, Silks, Frlnges,
Tassels, Cloths, Damasks, Varnishes and ia
pan, Bar Iron aud Steel.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-12-05
n LENFIELD PERKINS
Photographic Galleries,

HO'VK' 0P'''o
Nos. 205 and 2O7 Baltimore street, next door
to Hamilton Easter s. cos, Cup stars,) Bai'l-
more. The experience Of twen,y-four years
connected with all the appliances necessary 10
the business Of trst-class EstabIishment,mak
these Galleries second 10 none IN Baltimore
The Sky-lighls and Reception Rooms are on the
same floor, giving peculiar advantages ior agea
and infrm persons or young children.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-12-05
JOHN T. GIBSON

WOULD call the attention OF the Ladies
w to his ins stock of Alpscas, Dress
Goods, WrepPings, Trimmings. White
Goods, Corects and Blankets, 0hich he
will sell for Cash below what they Can
be had else here. Call aud be convinced.
The Gents will do well to price hi, Hats
and Csssimefes Novl4
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-12-05
Nfm Advertisements.
GREAT DISTRIBUTION

b. The Metropolitan Gift 20. Cash Gifts to
Inc am :uLt of s25O,0O0. Every Ticket
Draws Prize.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-12-05

baltimore STOVE HOUSE.-BIBB s.
ID co No. 80 Light Street, Baltimore. Inc
best assortment of STOVES Vi all kinds, IN ad-
dltion 10 their
Great Illuminated Fireplace Heaters.
Bibbs Patent Tobacco-curing Apparatus.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-12-05
800 Bush. of Wheat,
500 bus. yellow Corn
200 bus. White Corn
JAMES ". GLENN.

A. the sane time ,nd place, VII sell
the crops of wheat. corn. cat. and hay
nov upon tbs Gap View larm adjoining
Capt GlsGu's place, VIZ:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-12-25

worship, but they established the equality Of
both under civil government. They 'indicated
freedom of conscience.
Ever since that memorable 22nd Of December
the old world has been learning Of the new 'he
parent Of the child Two hundred and forty
eight wears after the Puritans fed from the en-
flrcemcnt Of a principle that they considered un-
lust and oppressive, a large majority IN the DIT
fish House of Commons are conlemnlng that
principle as false and pernicious. The aises''''-
lishment Of the Irish Church by the SUBJECTS u
Victoria, is an apology for the errors oil 'heir
ancestors Il is triumph Of Pun'anlsin.
True the English Church is yet untouched but
the reasoning that iustifes the abolition Of the
Establishment in ireland, strikes at the principle
EVERYWHERE If the House OF Commons do not
say -. il 4, because they shrink from the conse-
.nenses Of their own logic. Yet truth i the
s,me on both sides Of St. Georges Channel. The
removal Of the religious and social barriers to
General education in England; tine extension Of
suffrage; in short, the elevation Of the people and
the infringement of the royal prerogative are
tardy confessions that the Puritans were right.
But the teachings Of the Puritans were as
valuable in this as in the Mother Country. The
Southern Colonies copied the institutions that
they left behind. They brought no new ideas,
but re-planted the old ones with all their mis-
chie,ous tendencies. Hence the spirit Of caste
and aristocracy in the South The late war, SO
far as il overthrow the system Of slavery, moral
and physical, emaneipated the human mind and
body, and viudieatei the principle Of equal
rights. was a victory for Puritauism-
Mr.. Beeoher Is reported 20 have once said that
he would willingly postpone the abolition Of
slavery IN order 20 have II effected by the Church
The sentiment. if he uttered it, was unworthy
the man. No true patriot ought to regret that
when slavery persisted IL was under the blows OF
its old enemy. New England Puritanism. Lei
every thoughtful man, as he celebrates this day
rejoice that the principle for which the Pilgrims
,onteuiei is daily winning great and suJstantia
triumphs in both heuispheres. Prussia, Aus
tra. France and spain are fast eonceding The
fact that free speech. free press, and freedom
Of conscience must prevail
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-12-25
Mark Twain in Chicago.

or the Sherman House at Chicago, Mark
Twain, in a letter to the -fita Californian says ::
They gave me room there, away up, DO
not know exactly how high, but water boils up
there at 1857 went mp in a dumb waiter
which was attached To "a balloon. It was not
suitable place for a bed chamber, but it was
promising altitude for an observatory. The fur
niture consisted of a table "a camp-s-oo-, "a wash
bowl, German Dictionary, and patent melI-
cine almanac for 1912. l DO not know whether
there was bed or not-I didn't notice How
ever. | WIS glad | got that room, for staid
there an hour and took notes Of an instructive
conversation which was going on in an adjoining
apartment overheard the following legend
Ne, she w0uliu marry me. You were misin-
formed Il was broken Oft, and in the ,.ddest
way was not in the lel-t to blame, upon my
wori and honor, though neither the girl nor her
father, the deacon, ever believed me, or ever for
gave me. Il was during the big election canvass,
when Lincoln ran the first time. Iwo-thirds Of
the deacon- honest soul were in religion. and the
other third was in politics-Liucoln man.
never was q scofer 40 religion in my life, but be
half believed was. Well, there was 10 be Pc
ltical p0W-w0w in the village church where DE
lived, on % Thursday night, and he was 90 pre-
side l never thought anything about the mat
ter. but Williams hailel ne one afternoon, 0fcret
me ID seat In his buggy, and away we started. II
was >lay-cur-e the almluIc-hut we
never thought Of IT, Going into town, some dew
ili>h instinct put IL into my head that DC would
help my case along II marched into church with
a rail on MY shoulder, seeing that the deacon and
the girl would both he there. 81 got "a rail ami
we came into town shouting and making
grand toto generally. As we went hy the church
windows | caught "a glimpse VI her bonnet and
g D.. . 3.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-12-25

hear charges Of misconduct or inefhciency, and
their recommendation Of the suspension or dis
missal of the unworthy officer shall be followed
by the head Of the department When vacan-
cy occurs in any grade of the service, the senior
in the next lower grade may be promoted to hll
it, or new examination of those in the next
lower grade may be ordered
1t will be understood that this bill does not
apply to postmasters and the other officers re-
quirei to be appointed by the President, by and
with the advice Of the Senate. The Vice-Presi-
dent Is to be the head Of the Civil Service De
partment. He is thus to be made Of some real
service 70 the country, and is to discharge duties
corresponding IL Importance to the dignity of
his office.
The proposed reform is no untried scheme.
In several Of the European countries a system
similar to this has for years been in successful
operation. Mr. Jeuckes has made careful study
Of tire experience and methods Of the Euro
pean governments. The results Of their trial
are in the highest degree satisfactory. Nor need
1t be feared that the new plan will be unpopular
with the good officers in this country. Thou
sands Of them have formally expressed their lie
sre for the proposed change.
We have feared that the bill was too good to
pass. It is hard for many Of the Congressman
to give up any share of the patronage which is
now in their hands. But we are glad to her
that the prospects Of the bill are much better
than they were at The last session Il gain,
favor as it is examined 1t Is felt that is III
harmony with the economical and honest spirit
Of the incoming administration. With Mr.. Col
fax at its head, the Civil Service Department
would at once secure approval We need now s
prudent and wise administration of affairs lie
Gen. Grant, who is not bitter and narrow par
lisa have such aid As this bin will furnish him
for filling al departments Of the government
with capable and honest men.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-12-25
The Eastern Controversy

The latest kilograms from Europe are of a more
peaceful character, and indicate that the passions
Of both Turks and Greeks are subsding. A sls-
pension OF hostiities for further negotiations is
likely to result in llooiless victory for Turkey.
The Greeks seem to have been excited by a tenn
porary enthusiasm, instead Of by settled, in
flexible determination not to yield, nd already
give evidences Of desire for peace hasty
and iniulicious resolution to reject all attempts
Al an amicable settlement, and to inaugurate
war at once, has been re-consdered, and with
favorable results. The prudence Of the Greeks
has very properly got the better Of their yalor.
Perhaps no unimportsnt circumstance, among
those that Influenced the Greeks, was the posi-
ton Of tine Great European powers in the quar-
rel The prospect of fighting the Turks alone
and without the aid or sympathy Of Europe, was
not Pheasant one.
England, France, and, our Dispatches yester-
day added, Austria. are open in their support Of
Turkey On the other hand Russia Is on the side
Of Greece, but the odd. i'll favor of Turkey are
great. concerning Inc sympathles Of tFussa
there is considerable doubt. France il her pre-
sent rival and Russia her old enemy Bismarck
may be relied upon to do what is for the inter
est Of Prussia in any contingency. But if the
peace Of Europe depends upon tine result Of the
negotiations between Turkey and Greece, nc
humiliation u the latter, that is necessary 70
secure that end, can be TOO great. ON the merits
of the controversy We have no opinion but Ger
tainly a war between the great nations Of Eng
land, France, Austria and Turkey on the one
side, and Russia, possibly Prussia, and Greece
on the other, is fearful to contemplate. II such
a calamity has been ayerted, the authors Of the
settlement, be they Greeks or Turks, deserve the
thanks OF all men.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-12-25
senator NOrton's Resumption Sin.

The fundamental error Of Governor Morton
Bil appears to be the proposition TO fix the day
for resumption. The day proposed is not too far
distant; We shall be agreeably disappointed If II
is not too early. The mistake is in naming the
day at all Are the advantages Of specifying the
time when resumption shall begin great enough
to warrant the risk Of subsequent po-tponementt
That ], the pivot on which the discussion turns
Mr.. Morton's reasoning would be conclusive
if resumption could be effected at the pleasure OF
the Government. In that case there would be
an obvious proPriety IN designating the day
at once. But the question Is not concerning the
Government 5 disposition but as to ITS ability
Il Is already the a'o"ei ami understood poHcy
TO resume as soon as possible and II the des's-
nation Of July /, ISL, as the day, simply re-
aitrms that policy 1t is wholly unnecessary. As
mere declaration OF the purpose oi the Uo'efn-
ment' it could not be expected to affect the value
OF legal tenders That purpose has always teen
proclaimed, and the money market has ha1 the
benefit OF H. HE variations I'll the value Oh
legal tenders indicate the rise or fall OF pubic
confidence in an early resumption, and the key
TO these changes is the state Of the Treasury.
Neither is it true that the superior Information
Of Congress enables it TO determine when specie
payments can be resumed. Nothing that Con-
gress knows is concealed from the public, and
Wall Street responds much more quickly than
Congress TO the frelsgrer's report. The mere
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-12-25
The Value OF Good schools.

We could mention a town in this county
which we know to have suffered not little for
many years, from the fact that really good in
struction was to be had only outside of it, Men
who hau children to educate, refused to purchase
farms in it, though the land is certainly better
in it than in some of the adjoining towns They
choose to settle where their sons and daughters
could have access to good schools. In this way
the price Of veal estate has been kept down, and
during the last dozen years the town has lost
more money through neglect Of its sehools-to
say nothing of its other losses-than would have
been expended in sustaining two frst-class high
schools during the same length Of time and
this. without taking any account Of the Jhous-
ands ofdolars paid to Institutions in other towns
for board and tuition Of children of the town al
ludei to-
Burlington has suffered in similar way.
Boys have gone out of town to fit for college;
forty and fifty dollars year has been a COM
mon fee for private instruction many persons
who admired the site and the scenery, and who
would have been valuable acquisitions to our So
ciety, have turned away from our beautiful city
because Gifts poor schools and unsight'y school
houses, and sought elsewhere the advantages
which as get we have failed to furnish. 1t is, We
think, on all accounts desirable to gain such ai-
ditions to our population. To discourage their
coming among Us, is to do ourselves an injury. Is
itnot high time that the many important bearings
Of this subject were thoroughly discussed among
uS7
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-12-25

Two hundred and forty-eiEht years ago the
Mayfower anchored off the coast Of AIassachu-
sets and discharged her little cargo upon Ply
mouth Rock. About one hundred persons. men
women and children, exhausted by long yoy-
age, but with strong hearts AMI grateful souls
gathered around the standard they planted on
that rock bound - shore and returned thanks
to Him who had brought them in safety 90 their
new home in the wilderness. A devout Chris
tian band, they would not claim the land in the
name Of any king Of men till they had first con-
secrate,i it TO the service Of the King of Kings
These men were called Puritans from their pecu-
liar reliri. u views and mode Of worship, bu;
Puritauism means far more than that. 1t is not
a mere distinction Of sects.
Puritansm may be said to be a compound of
two principles-one religious, the other political.
The religious element preiominatei in the minds
Of the Pilgrim Fathers they scorned to aclnow-
ledge any other. But it l. easy for us to see
that there Was a deep and important political
question in the controversy between the English
crown and these hardy pioneers of Plymouth
Bay Monarchs like Elizabeth and James had
laid away their syllogisms and crushed their OPP
ponents with the sword Purianism, said
they, is wrong; therefore it must be suppressed
Their weaker antagonists denied premise and
conclusion, but the royal arguments we're forti-
fed by the royal nuskets, and the strong arm
prevailed But no mere religious controversy
- ! ID IT..
would have remained and fought the battle with
the weapons of reason. The question vas not so
much on tie merits Of their belief as on the
right Of Government to interfere with it. hide
pendence Of conscience from civil authority was
their claim. The real question between them and
the Crown was thus political one. 1t turned
entirely on the extent of the powers of Govern
ment The founders Of Plymouth Colony did
ton settle the controversy between two modes Of
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-12-25
Gen. sherman on state Rights.

Gen Sherman delivered the address Of vel
come at the Chicago Soldiers Reunion. After
extending words Of cordial greeting, be alluded
to the late ." unpleasantness," using very plain
and uumistlhable language Among ,ther
things he observed
Happily. my friends, you did not belong to
that class OF the people IN whose hearts was
planted from youth the pcrHici0us doctrine OF
STATE p1lrer. tina, the citizens should love a part
of the country better than theWl-le. You were
reared in a better school and taught 10 revere
the Constitution Of the whole country, anil 90
love the wise and genial influence under which
arr assured the largest measure Of security and
happiness consistent with the safety If the whole
nation. We believe that the will If the maj rlty
should rule We believe that in this We have dis
covered the pauacea for ills that have from the
earliest history Of the world rayaCei and aitiict
eel the human family. But We were 30 excep-
ton To- the general rule that miuorities wIi. not
always bow peaceahiy TO the decision Of the u4-
ioritv. and found that We mus; maintain The
privileges Of our birthright by force. You may
search history in vain for o. more fIyra1t
/ uiollt5u Of faith than that which resulted
IN our civil war. Never were people
more rufhle>-y, more uHr.ilI7g'y drags-
el into long and bloody conflict never
was nation So utterly unVreparei t0r
the attempt. To prepare for the danger was
called cowarlce, and the whole civilized world
was taught 20 believe that the broad stripes "
our flag were TO be trailei in the dust, the stars
sunk forever from view, and that our fair fabric
of Union was broken up beyond recall Our
attempts to reason were laughed at. our laws
were deridel % sc0rn, public property was seized
.Ir ffadrTIr. wasted their
vain attempts to avert the storm. Statesmen
exhausted the last peaceful remedy and not until
this time was the last arli,er restored 90. The
volunteer soldier then stepped forth into the field
and offered his life and his service 90 defend and
maintain the Government against al IFS enemies,
and sw0re an oath that rebellion and anarchy
should not rule this land, but that liberty. JUS
tee, and law should be restored % their rightfu
throne He has kept his word, and You now be-
hold the good ship Of State again tu.i rugged,
and once more on her free course 90 a glorious
future You know that ilg is ~t..l there. Not
FL star mas been lost, not "a stripe I.mmel That
SAM hl- We have followed go often ia the glare
of the sc0rchinr sun, By the moons pale beams,
by the light Of the blazing pine torch, now waves
aloh in victory and lelce. Slalll hot, then,
claim for you, who represent this ideal v0lun-
teer, the higher honor yes, the hi-tcs. honor
that can be conceded ly mortal
The hero Of ALBANIA thus sums up the causes,
opening and overthrow Of the rebellion. As in
other speeches delivered since the war he lakes
occasion TO reaffirIn his utter repugnance TO the
theory Of State rights, and the tire articles Of
flth put forth by the Democratic party during
the late campaign.