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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-11-14

|VfENRY NJ. BAKERS Fan Mills, for
|I sale by Ransom g. Duke.
Sole Agents for Jefferson County,
aug /. Chsiles'o"n.
I XLES and Hubs for Buggies. Car
A risges, and Wagons, also Spokes
aud Fellows OF all sizes and Best Hicko.
ry. Dressed Hickory Buggy shafts. full
stock, for sale by Ransom & Duke,
augl. Charlesiown
0TAMPED Bibbs, Yokes and Bands, "a,
- .. Richard e. Uelshans'.
DUY the best Delaware Corn Shelter,
ID double and single spout. warranted for
ale by Ransom T. Duke
hook Stoves for sale By
q Ransom 3. Duke.
NAV l6. CharlesiowB.
1HOE Findings, complete stock; Metal
y Clothes Line, by
D. Humphreys f. Co.
NOWLE'S Patent Elliptic Suspender. at
il aug LickliderS.
AIDES and Gents Pepper Collars and
IL Cuffs, at Rickard 8. Weishans'.
kIOOP Skirts, large stock, all the new
EI styles, very cheap, for sale by
octl7 Rickard g. Wslshans. )
NESSICATED Cocoanul, a delicious
III preparation for making Pies. Gus
ards, Cakes and Desserts, for sale at
H. NJ. Billings Drug Store.
NCHENCKS PuImouic Syrup. Sea-
y weed Tonic and Mandrake Pills. for
bale a, n. NJ. Billings Drug Store.
A LII Of Stonebraksrs original medicines
II for sale at
oc, 10 III. VI. Billings Drug Store.
DURE Holland Gin, Blackberry Brandy,
/ French Brandy, Old Cognae Brandy, Old
RYE Whiskies, Jamaica and Bay Rum; Port,
Madeira, Sherry, and Claret Wines, at
ii. NJ. BILLINGS
OctlO Drug Store.
UOSTETTER'S Stomach, Nishler's Herb,
Ii Drake's Plantation, Stonebraker's Dyspep-
sia. CanDon's Stomach and Hoofand's German
Bi,ters also lIoohand's German Tonic, Roh-
er's Wild Cherry EIpectorant Bitters; Morning
Star Bilters, Soheidam Sohnapps, Rosadalis,
and great variety Of other Btters and Tonics
for sale at IL VI. biLLihGo
OctiO Drug Store.
EMBROIDERED and II. S. Handker'
IA chiefs, for sale by
oct II Rickard & Welshans.
Z INSEED Oil. at
a Billings Drug Store.
WYNN Books for The useof the Meth
* odis, Episcopal Church, South. a.
msr2l Lloyd Licklider's.
uORSE Shoes all sizes. and Mans i'm
III proved Axes, warranted for 80 days.
for sale by DGcsd 0t"WyeT'
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ALL IS WELL.
BY ToHN @. WHITTIER.

Her window opens TO the bay
On glistening light or misty gray
Aad there, 8, dawn and set OF day,
In prayer she kneels
"Dear Lord !" she saith, ITO many a
From wind and waves the wanderers come;
| only see the tossing ioaD F
OfsHanger kneels.
Blown out and in by summer gales
The stately ships. with crowded calls, .
And aailors leaning o'er their rails,
Before me glide;
They come. they 60. bu. .nevefnore
Spice.laden from the Indian shore,
| see bis swi(t.wing lsidore
The waves divide.
Oh, Thou with whom the night is day,
And one The near and far away,
Look ou. ON yon great waste, and say
Where fingers he.
Alive, perchance, on some lone beech
Or thirsty isle beyond the reach
Of man, he hears the mocking speech
Of wind and sea.
o dead and cruel deep, reveal
The secret which thy waves conceal
And ye wild ses-birds, hiIher wheel
And tell your tale.
Ie, winds that tossed bis raven hair,
A message from my lost one bear
Some thought Of me, last fond prayer.
Or dying wall
Come with your dearest truth shut ou',
The fears that haun, me round about
o, God | cannot bear the doubt
Tha, siifes breath,
The worst is beIler than the dread;
Give me bu! leave 10 mourn my dead,
Asleep in trust and hope instead
or life in death !
II might have been The evening breeze
Thst whispered in the garden trees
II might have been .he sound OF seas
Ths, rose and fell
Bot with her heart, if not her ear,
The old loved voice seems TO hear
II wait 10 meet thee be Of cheer,
"For all 10 we'll ~
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-11-14
Deinitions OF Bible Terms,

A days journey was SO and one-ff'h
miles.
A Sabbath days journey was shout an
English mile.
Ezekiel's reed was ii feet, nearly.
A cubii is % inches, nearly.
A hsnd's breadth is equsl to three and
fve-eight inches.
A fingers breadth is equal 10 one inch
A shekel Of silver vas about fifty cents
A shekeI OF gold was sS 90.
A ,slpn, Of silver was 1886
A taIsn, Of god was $l3.s09
A piece OF silver or penny wss 'hr'
teen cents.
A fsrthing was three cents.
A gersh was one cent.
A mite was one cent.
A homer contains seVeniy.6Ve gallons
and FIVE pints.
A nephs OF bath contains seven gallons
and FIVE pints.
A bin was one gallon and two pin's.
A frkin was seven pints.
An omer was six pios.
A cab was three pints.
A dog was one.hslf pint.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-11-14
J. BAUER & CO,

Great Piano.Forte and MeIodeon Emporium,
$50 Broadway, New York, and 60 Washing,
ton Street, Grossly Opera House) Chicago,
Wholesale Agents for the United States for VIM
Knabe g. Co.'S Celebrated Gold Medal Piano
Fores.
Also Agents for 4. II. Gale & Co., and other
frs, class Pianos. We have the largest and
best assorted sock Of Pianos, which, for Power
and Sweetness Of tone, easy and agreeable
touch, and beauty Of finish, have, by Judges
been pronounced UnrivalIed. Wholesale Agents
for Carhar,, Needham & Co.'S Celebrated Har.
moniums and Organs, manufacturers and imf
portets of Musical instruments, and all kinds o.
Musical Merchandise. Remember the place:
J. BAUER s. CO.,
$50 Broadway, n. Y, 80 Washington st.,
oct 3-6m Chicago, Ill.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-11-14
HINDS d. SONS

First Premium Gold Medal Pianos.
The rapidity with which these Pianos have
risen in public favor is abundant proof Of what
long nechsnical experience, united with rare
musical knowledge, may produce in the form Of
a Perfect Musical Instrument, .l 7-- .T2sr
Kinds g. Sons Pianos being made with the
Full Iron Frame, overstrung bass, French Grand
Action and Treble e-sounding Bridge; also Cloth
cd and Lcathered in the best possible manner,
challenge the world for tone and durability.
The most eminent professional talent OF the
country have given them their unequisoeal in
dorsement. notwithstanding the superiority Of
Kinds & Sons Pianos they are sold much low
er than other FIRST class Pianos, and fully war
ran,ed five years. Warerooms, ID Bank street,
Newark, n. J.. Send for descriptive catalogue
oct 3-3m t-.-. 81
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-11-14
The New Roofing Tiles,

An Imperishabie Roof for oil Climates, for Flat
or Slant Roofs.
These Tiles are adapted for every style Of
building, b ing much cooler than States IN
summer, and warmer in winter, aud less than
half the weigh, of plain ting. They form an
ornamental root, are readily adjusted, and can
be supplied in Red, White, dull Red, and va.
rious other colors. ....-. .....
They will be found to be cheaper than Slate,
and more ornamental than any other Roof
known.
For Churches, Public Buildings, Villas, Cot
tages, for City Banks, Insurance Buildings,
First Class Stores, Mansion Residences, &c,
this Roofing is Superior to all others.
Manufactured by the BroomhalI Company OF
London Essex. Lincolnshire, Somcrsetshire,
England, and sold in the United States by
L. MORTON MONTGOMERY.
Sole Agen, and Importer, 2l4 Pearl st.,
oct 3-6m New York,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-11-14
An Oregon COurfship

A character in well known play ssysi
al never refPecta man half 80 much a.
after have fOughI with HIM" There il,
a good deal Of human nature 10 the re-
mark. an incident. IIcsusiing hi. tame
principle, occurred laiely IN Oregon. A
cornIy schOolnsster near Corvallis un.
dertook to chasIise one Of his pupils,
large girl, endowed with good health and
plenty Of muce. long and splrIIed
contest enfued. tho result OF which was
awaited with bres,hess in,erss, by the
entire school. The teacher finally reJuc-
ed the spunky girl TO subJection. DO, only
after 20 gallant struggle on her pan. The
conflict however, inspired them with
such mutual respect for each other. ihs,
few days after they were married. We
dop'I admire the Oregon style Of court.
ship but there may be something in IT,"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-11-14

The MoNcRIEFFE GUs-CARRIAoE.-
Grea, attention has recently been attracted
in England to new gun'csrr'see, by
which ordinsncs can be mounted so a.
to sweep the land and sea by their FIRE.
and vet the gunuers. while loading and
aiming the piece. will be thoroughly pro-
te.,ed by pMspss impsrVious 10 The
heayies, projectiles. Al present, IN or
der TO poin. q gun in every direction, i!
must be 20 exposed TO The enemys FIRE
,hs, in few minutes it will be disabled.
while, on the other hand. il The gun is
protected, the internal range is very small
and The embrssures ere weakened.
This recen, invention by CapIsin Mon
nefe 10 described as the most important
artillery insIumea, OF modern Gmes. lie
objeci is TO render the heaviest ordinance
absolutely invisible and unspproaehable
except al The actual instant OF firing, and
even then nothing is to be seen but the
gun itself, the men who work II and ibe
whole machinery rem'ining completely
protected. The inveplion dispensss with
embrssures, which weaken jefences. The
Gun sud gunners being placed below
pround. The gun rolls up above the
mouth of pil to deliver lis charge, and
then sinks again. The only material de-
fec, alleged against the new system is ihai
i. Mords no protection against vertical
firing. alb
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-11-14
A BIT of Romance.

Humble as well as high life has Incl
denu Hinged with rousnce. Some dus
since, Jacob Schroeder and Milne Edwards
were arrested and brought TO ,he central
station, 10 New Orleons on . charge OF
disturbing the pescs. They were pot IN
opposite cells. and iboogh hey had never
nel before, soon formed escb others .c-
quaintsncs by convefsa,ioe 'tbrouss he
iron bars. They liked EACH other. th."
symps,hies we're enlisted BY mn'0.l ms
fortune. They were sen, TO the Psri'h
Prison for The same term. While IN mat
institution opportunities were given .hen
for still further scqusiuianes, aad irleno-
ship at las, ripened into love on "eo.
nesd.y las. they uers discharged, and 81
once proceeded 10 magistrate. desired 10
be united in nslrinoay. The ceremony
vas performed. and the happy couple de-
parted 80 happy as heart could wish. Joy
20 with them.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-11-14

The eloquent preacher Of Scotland.
Rev. DR.. Guthrie, thus speaks Of hi. ad.
vanciDg years. "Tbey say am growing
old because my hsir is silyeIed. and there
are crows feet upon my forehead. and
my step is not 6rn and elastic ss Of y ore.
But they arc nistsken-thst is not mo.
The knees are weak, buI the knees arc
not me- The brow IS WriLkled, but The
brow is not me. This 10 the house in
which 1--we. Boll sm young-young-
er than ever was before.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-11-14
COMPOSITE IRON WORKS

Hutchinson e. Co., Exclusive Manufacturers
OF tie Patent Composite Iron Railing, Gate ways,
Guards, Farm end Cottage Fences. Balconies,
Verandahs, Stale Fixtures, and Bedsteads.
Also Wire Railing, Window-Guards, and other
Ornamental and Architectural Iron Works.
Office and Samples, 95 Prince street, near
Broadway. n. Y. formerly Hutchinson &
Wickersham) oct 3--Gm
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-11-14
PREPARE FOR THE CONFLICT 3!

IITE would respectfully inform the citizens Of
w our town and vicinity, that We are now
receiving a NEW and complete Stock Of Fall
Goods, and would invite the attention r.. particu-
IarIy to our DRY GOODS. We have a full
assortment ofBro. and Bpd Cottons, Sheetings
and Shirtings' of every description, also a spen-
did assortment of PRINTS TO suit the season,
Ginghams, Checks and Stripes Of all kinds. {.
Dress Goods to please even the most fastidious,
all OF which have been selected with the great
est care, and to sell cheaper than any yet offer
ed. Our White Goods also are well calculated
to please; we have Cambrics, Plaid Muslins,
Swsses plain, Striped and Plaid, Organdies,
Nansooks Jacone,ts, &C.. &c. A nice Stock
of Fail and Winter Tweeds and Cassimeres. is
offered to the Gentlemen. Our Stock of GRO
CERlES is also full and complete, and we say
to our old customers, and all those seeking bar
gains, that we are prepared 10 sell goods Cheap
er than any house in the County. Giyeu US acali,
We insure satisfaction. .... ...
JOHN KEPLINGER.
Sept. IL, 1868, IT
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-11-14
PRINTERS ELECTRIC FLUID.


This new and unrivaled preparation for clean
ing Type, Forms, Plates, and Rollers, is war
ranted 10 DO the work without injury TO the
hands, type, or rnliers, obviating the necessity
for using Benzine or Turpen,ine in moving any
Of the patent or colored inks.
Magnetic Fluid.
For the use Of manufacturers, machinists, and
jewellers, FIR cleaning railroad cars. and for re-
moving all kinds OF Grease, Tar, and Gum from
wood, leather, or metal, with electric rapidity.
Metropolitan Cleaning Fluid.
For domestic use, washing clothes, and re.
moving Stains and Grease from Woolen, Cot
ton or Silk Goods, without injury to the fabric
1t cleans veything-everybody will use it.
These Fluids ere non.eIplcsive and non-
combustahle; they are safe and pleasant to use;
they are free from all acids, and may be used in
hard or salt water. ..... -. a.
Agents for sale are wanted IN every County.
Address DYER & CO.,
Manufacturers, ESQ Broad Street,
oct 3-4m Newark, New Jersey.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-11-14
PICTURES SENT FREE

R1ClU RES SEN L hEE
to any address, on receipt of price
Chromo-Old Kentucky Home, ls124, 81 so
" Sunlight and Shadow, l9I22, SO
Gen. GrsDL 1916, oval, e., 90
Gen. Grant, 91ll, square. rs
&" Fruit, fx9, so
Engravng-aIiruno,' dog S head, BY Land-
-g, ..a.., seer, 24x30, 30 a.. 90
d" Little Fear," child's head, 22I2s, 2 90
e" "Aher the Nap" group Of children,
1924, 25
iSxa4, 3 90
"The Cottage Window" bss-reliei of
children, framed in elegant Walnut ia
bet, -.... IS 90
Photograph of same. with India lint,
1924, 5 90
Send for Full Catalogues.
Bronze statuet,es of Pitcher & Batter
(base balD wonderfully truthful. Price
per pair, Is %
Picture Dealers
will DO well to get our prices for WALNUT
MoULpINGS which we are supplying at very
low rates. Address s
WHITING BROTHERS.
oct 3-6m sl4 Broadway, New York.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-11-14
SEEPHERDSTOWN JEFFERSON COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA. SATURD
Established 1899.
Nodart New Scale, Ouerstrung, full
IRON Frame PIfNO-FORTES.

Stodart NeU Scale. Ouersfrung, full
Iron Frame PL4NO-FORTES.
.stodan & Morris, Manufacturers Of Grand,
Square. and Upright Piano.Fortss. Our new
scale Plano-F ortes, in addition to their peculiar
merits contain every really valuable modern
impr pvemen,, rendering them the most com
plete and perfec, instrument ever offered 10 the
public, and for Purity Of Tone, Delieacy Of
Touch, Durability, and also standing the test Of
severe ci mate, the new scale Stodart Piano
Porte stands unriysled. .l .iia sI' sell
The Pianos of this manu- acture have stood
the test of more than quarter Of century, and
the manufacturers are al Liberty to refer 10 over
twenty FIVE thousand families who have had
them in use in nearly every part Of the civi-
zed world. All letters will be promptly an.
swered by STODART & NORRIS,
6s4 Broadway, corner Of Great Jones,
oct 3-6m New York.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-11-14
LOVERS GUIDE.

Containing four model Love Letters, and
showing how to gain the undying love Of, and
mary, whom you please. Also hos, Of won-
derful secrets, teaching wisdom, weplth and hap
piness Low and forever. All sent secure ly
sealed for 10 cents. A 81 greenback inclosed
in every twenty-five. Address CLARK s co.
Publishers, Newark, N. J.. oct 3-3n
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-11-14
maryin's

Chrome ITcn SperlcaI Burglar SAFES.
The only truly Burglar Proof Safe in the
world, as II will resist all Burglars Implements
for any len ,ih OF time. ...
Marin's Patent Alum and Dry Plaster Fire
Safes, besl Fire Proof known. The best Safe
for the least money. MARVIN & co.
Principal Warehouses-No. 2e5 Broadway,
NY, no. Ell Chestnut street, Phiiadephis;
No. I0s Bank street, Cleveland Ohio, and for
sale by our Agents in the principal oitiss Of the
United States. oct 3-Sm
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-11-14

Fear not, trembling believer. The bark
which bears thy splri'u'I tefrnies j. in
better hands than thine 9 golden chain
OF covenant love links u TO the ,hrone.
That chain can never snap ssunder. He
who holds II 10 bis hands gives thee this
as the pledge OF Thy safety "Becau.e !
live, ye shall live slso .
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-11-14

September 26. 1868. If
gNELEGRAPH, Hay. Straw and Fod-
< der Cutters, for sale by
Snyder, Link g. Osbourn.
July 25 Dufields.
mUILDERS Hardware.-Persons build
% ing or designing TO build, will do we'll
to call and examine cur full stock OF
Builders Hardware. i.r
Ransom &. Duke, Charlesiown.
Vl7 HEELING Cook Stoves, several pat.
III terms, for sale by g:
Ransom E. Duke,
july 25 Charles,own.
IL E. Shafer.
9lEISER'S Celebrated Threshing Ma
u chine. for sale by Ransom 8. Duke.
iune 10 ,tus Charlestown.
4 SUPERIOR LOT OF Traces a. very low
n prices. Z. Shafer.
WINDOW Glass and Putty, a.
w e. Shafer's.
0INCLAIR'S Hay, Straw end Fodder
y Cutters, for sale by
Ransom e. Duke.
aug 90 Charleeiown.
4 NTI-Freezing Cis,ern Pumps, for
IL sale by Ransom e. Duke,
aug 30 20. Chsrlss'o"n.
VlARNESS Hardware and Coach Trim.
M mings. Hames. Plow Lines. Horse
Collars, Garden Tools. all kinds.
a. d. Humphreys + Co.
RDD KEGS Nails; Rs"."a 70, sale 3 BY DUKE,
mar 81 Chsrles,own.
OAR Iron and Steel, all sizes, for sale by
% Ransom & Duke,
msr2l 1854 Charlestown.
QUEEN Bee and Navy Sweet Chew.
" ing Tobacco a, l.. Lichider's. .
NHURNS.-TingIey's improved Their
y mometer, Nos. /, Q. 3. 4 and 5. Up.
right Churns, Barrel Churns and other
Patents, for sale by
D. Humphreys s. Co..
NAV 30 ChsrIes,own.
VACUUM Pan Sugar, new article Tor
U preserving purposes. at
sepl2 John Kephnger's.
NEW Styles second Mourning Prints,
~ at John Keplinger's.
DEAUTIFUL Fall Style Prints, at
% sep 10 .'- John Ktphngsr's.
Y AIDES Hose. a. ON IL to 70 cts, at
"A sep ~ John KepGnger's.
GROUND Alum and fine Salt, for ssla
81 at a's-a'' John Kephnger's. "
TUST received Ladies' Congress and
J Lace from, Caters. also Misses snd
Children's Lasting CATERS, at so
aug 8 L'c6ttders.
nISTERN Pumps. Wheeling and Bal
Z tmore Nsils, Bar Iron. Horse Shoes,
Trace Chsins, Harness and Hardware,
Of all kinds, for sale by ..
Ransom &. Duke.
. July 25 g<E EsF Charlestown.
t0UGAR Cured and Canvass Hams for
y ssle by - Line & Reedy.
n PRIME article of Tobacco and Sc
IL CARS, for sale by Line & Keedy.!
ORIENTAL Stoves, the most complete,
" economical and simples, Stove ever
made, for sale by .rg ... s,aa f,.t
D. Humphreys f. Co., a
Oct 8, 1865. r. # Chsrlessown.
THE Celebrated Merning Glory Base
/ burning Stove. greatly improved Tor
1868, for sale by
~ ;sss.n faasea T. Duke, ID
senta Ei5 Chahestowu,
THE Oriental Base BuruIug Stoves. for
/ sale By
Snyder. link 4. 0sbOu'n.
sept 20 arjtt 1Dufields1 DePoi.
WRE best qualify of Anthracite Coal
4 for sale By
.Snydsr. Link & OsbOurn,
sept a6 Dufield's Depot
qiARRIAGE and Wagon Rims. SPokes.
Il Hubs, Tire. Bolts. Axles, &C., Just
received aud for ssle by -
Ransom T. Duke,
sept2 Charlestown.
7 ATEST Style Hoop Skirt, al
IA eep l2 John KepHngsr's.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-11-14

The Louisville Democrat says ibst a
dance was going on in a room in that city
recently, when large Texas bull. attract
ed by the music OF cracked fiddle, run
his head, horns and all. ihrough The open
window, and had the effect Of csosing
a stampede and breaking up The dance.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-11-14

mother mother s.ud me for The
doctor. qsIck T. why so. my son -
what. The D,ttsr p Cause that bald
headed man 10 the psrlor is eo,ee to die,"
"Going to die |. Bless my soul wh., do
you mean = ii heard bin cay bed die.
sure, II .isIsT Nellie worldn'i marry him;
and Nellie 'siG che xoyldn'i. no, even 10
save his life 90
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-11-14

II is related Of a certain minister of
Maine, Who was noted for bis lung ser
mons, with many divisions, hs. one day
when he was advancing among the teens.
be reached. at length. kind Of resting
place in his discourse, when, pausing 10
lake breath. be asked the question land
whs, shall say more!" a voice from
the congregation responded" ."Say Amen!"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-11-14

Alexander Hamilton once said 10 sn IN
innate friend "Men gave me some cred
j, for penius. All ita genius have lies
ins, in this: When | have subject in
hand | study it profoundly. Day and
nieh, is before me. explore il in oil
lis bearings. My mind becomes PerVa-
ded with it. Then the sfor' which ]
make the people are pleased 10 call the
frui, Of genius. i is the fruit oil labor
and !hought."
Mr.. Webster once replied 10 a gentle
man who pressed him 10 speak on sub
iect Of great importance The subject
interests me deeply, but ! have no! time.
There, sir" pointing to hugs pile oi
letters on lbe table, sis pile OF unan-
swered letters TO which must reply be-
lore tho close OF this session (which was
then three days Off. lhsre no time TO 70
uaster the subject so as 10 DO II justice.
"But, Mr.. Webster. few words f.om
you would do much TO awaken public al
iention TO it" ......
III there j, so much weight in my
words as you represent. it is because do
no, allow myself to speak on Sny subject
until my mind is imbusd with IT,"
Demoslheues was once urged 10 speak
on q sudden and grsa. emergency. 81
am no. prepared" said be, and obstin'ie-
ly refused.
The law OF labor is equally binding on
genius and msdjocfi'y.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-11-14

Men often saemp, by the hight Of rsa.
son. 10 discover the tnys,erie. Of eternity.
They might as well hold up . csbJlO 10
see the stars.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-11-14

And old salt, sitting on the wharf tie
other day. very soberiy remsrket :''I be-
gan tbs wo:id with nothing, AMI | lave
held my own ever since"