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The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-05-10

The FISH WHARF.-A visit Yesterday In
the fish wharf, foot Of Eleventh street, was
without interest, there being no:Rsh at mar
kci, but several Inquiries were made ON the
part " dealers. We were Informed that the
scarcity Is owing to the fact that the recent
rains aud strong current Of wind from the
northeast has driven the fish below the
usual hshing grounds, and the opinion of
fishermen is that there will he scarcity In
the market for several DAYS.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-05-10
STATES PATENT OPPICk

y wAsHINGToE. D. O., April IS, 1902
kespse. New York, praying for the extension Oh
patent grAnted him on the l7th day Of July, 1855,
Tor an Improvement In LanLernst
u Is ordered that the said petition be hoard AT
thls ON CO on the 18Th day Of June next Any per
son may oppose this extension, Objections, de-
positions, and other papers should be hlsd In this
once twenty days before the day OF hearing
splo.PSw Commissionsr Of Patents.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-05-10

CURRENCY PLATES TO DE DESTROYED
The Printing Bureau Of the Treasury De-
partment having been entirely recognized
with new dies, plates, paper, &C., the old
plates have become worthless and could only
be made available In counterfeiting the pres
ent Issue Of notes. To guard against the
possibility Of their being thus dishonesty
used, Secretary Boutwell, has directed that
they be taken In charge by a special COM
mittee of seven persons, and conveyed to
the navy-yard, and there placed In a furnace
and melted down In the presence of the com
mittee.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-05-10

NAVAL ORDERs.-Detached- Rich
ard T. Renshaw, from duty as navigation
officer at the navy yard, Norfolk, Va, and
placed on waiting orders.
Lieutenant Commander Thos. l.. Swami,
from the Naval Academy on the 9Th of June
next, and ordered TO the navy yard, Boston.
Master Thomas Perry, from the Pensacola,
and ordered to Washington, D. c., for ex-
animation for promotion.
Ordered-Commander Francis II. Baker,
to duty as navigation officer at the navy
yard, Norfolk, Va, on the cath instant.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-05-10

CONCERT AND ENTERTAINMENT OF MErRo.
PoLITAS DiyIsIos.-The concert and enter
tainment Of Metropolitan Division No. 10,
Sons Of Temperance, takes place this eve.
ming at Odd Fellows Hall. The programme
Of exercises consists Of instrumental music,
solos, duets, trios, quartettes, recltations,
poems, and addresses by well known advo-
Gates OF the temperance cause. The follow
Ing named ladies will take part In the vocal
and instrumental performances; Mrs. @. W.
Dennison, Mrs. Kate Smith, Miss Jennie
Pugh, Miss Jennie Foster, Miss Martha
Mundell, Miss Jennie Ruff, Miss Annie
Mundell, Miss Minnie Davis, Miss Lizzie
Andrews, Miss Bette B. Adams. The Gu
tertainmcnt promises to be one Of the most
attractive of the season.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-05-10

In addition to this, those employees who
were known to be In the business Of Hmoney
lenders" each received private note stating
that hereafter their Occupations gone"
We are glad thus TO note the first example
OF affording protection TO those Government
employees who have the misfortune to be
poor, and hope that 1t win be followed In
other Departments.
On Saturday Mr.. Reed, foreman of the
prcss-room, and Mr.. Fennell, delivery clerk,
were removed, and Messrs. Ethell Of In
diana, and George Z. Patten appointed to
fill the vacancies.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-05-10

UAst' OUR tuLuBED BRETHREN.
,ho,, .he fathers Of the late PleuaFy Council
tho Lght II eNpedient that all measures 10 be
.dOpted for the religious Improvement of the
cOlored race should be referred to the Proyin.
clal Councils, we deem 1t our duty, In the
present instance, to invite your attention 10
this important subject.
"Our cOlored brethren should have large
share In the exercise Of our real, particularly
In those sections Of the province where they
are more numerously congregatod,
"OuF Heavenly Father, whose benign PTOVi.
dcnce watches over the bumblest Of His ereA.
lures on earth, as well as over the highest
Church the duty Of ministering with equal
care to the lowry and the great. God forbid
that we should exercise less vigilance In labor
lug for the salvation Of those immortal souls
ikeness,' and for whom His only begotten Son
lid not disdAin TO die.
"The Church, while careful never rudely to
I.turb ths established relations existing be-
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-07-31
MaXims for Business Men.

When a business man reaches the point
where he thinks that he can not spare sny me
10 examine sources oil financial and commercial
information he may safely conclude hat bis
business is not well managed.
Whcn a business man finds himself IN q imam.
cial situation so embarrassing that he capno, al
ford 10 possess every publication that would
throw more light upon his business transac ions
he shsuld not delay on hour. bot arrange at
one with an auclIOEeer 10 close out his stock
TO the highest bidder.
The above MaHims are taken from 4 Q rol.
umns of The New York Mercantile Journal
which is the best as well as one Of the
largest mercantile newspapers published in The
United States.
Its marke' reviews and carefully revised lit Of
jo5bor's prices, embracing almost every quotabe
article OF merchandise together with its judicious
editorials, 81 more thsn thity.6ye columns ev-
cry week. The subscription price is only s.
per year, less than 10 cents per wecF, and les5
than | IL cents per day. Parties desiring to
possess themselves Of this valuable pubcstI IN
should address The n. Y. Mercantile Journal
Co, 800 Pearl street, New York City.
june ; 3m
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-07-31
Let Not Prejudice Usurp Your Reason

1t is fact that, IN the minds Of many per-
sons, prejudice exists against what are called
patent medicines; but why should this .prcAent
you Tesortng to an article that.has such an ar
ray Oftestimony to support it HOSTEL
TER'S STOMACH BITTERS, Physicians
prescribe il; why should YOU discard it, Judges,
usually considered men Of talent have used and
and do use it in their families; why should you
reject it Let not prejudice usurP your reason
10 the everlasting injury of your health. lfyou
are sick, and require a medicine, try these Bit
tiers. When the bodily energies worn out
by anxiety and need a stimulant, this is best
that can be taken. 1t is tempered and modI-
fed by hygienic herbs and roots, which prevent
it from ievering tho Slood; and hence It does
not produce mere temporary excitement, TO
be followed By in uIiOus reaction, but com
munIcates permanent potency To- the entire
vital organization. Some Of lis herbal constt-
uents are slightly soporhc; so that ia cases
where slice pcsSness IS one of the accomlaml-
mCnts Of nervous disease, dose of II taken TO-
ward bedtime Will tend 10 produce quiet aud
refreshing slumber. For Palpitation Of Lcart,
tremors Mysteries, fainlins fits, general restless
ness and the causeiess fears distressing iancIcs
to which ladies are especially subject, under
certain morbid conditions OF mind and body
peculiar 10 their sex, the Bi,tets will be found
the most agreeable ant certain Of all counter
irtuntS. The cous'itu:ionally nervous may
readily keep their utrmIty IN constant check
by the daily use Of this heaIthiu vegetable tonic;
and those who have shattered their nerves.
as the phrase j., eIlh,r by imprudcut indulgence
or undue physical or intellectual labor, will
find in this yltalzng elixer prompt restorative.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-07-31

Al Rules held in the Clerks office, Of
the Circuit court Of Jefferson county, on
the frs, Monday in July. 1869
Bushrod &. Washington, Guardian Of
Thomas y. Washington. and Anna NJ.
+. Washington. and in his own name.
vs.. In Chsrce1y.
Thomas B. Washington. Anna NJ. +.
Washington and Edward w. SyIe and
Rebecca j. his wife
The object Of this sui, is TO obtain a
decree for the sale of portion Of tie
lands Of the late Thomas 3. Washington,
dec j. in which the absen, defendants,
Edward W. LSle and Rebecca J. his
wife, have an interest, and it appearing on
affidavit filed in thi' SUIT that the said Ed
ward Lyle and Rebecca j. his vile. are
no, residents OF this State, they are here.
by required to appear within one month
after due publication Of this order, and DO
what is necessary to protect their interest
in this matter. lis further ordered that
copy hereof be published once week
for four successive week, in any news
paper in said county, and posted at the
front door Of The court house thereof, on
the first Monday after the date OF this
order.
Tes:e,
W. A. CHAPLlNE, Clerk.
White & Trspnell. p. O.
July 10, 1860. Prs fee 81. Az
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-07-31
Enters Sure Cure.

"Entler's Sure Cure" is said TO be
the best preparation for Cholera, Dyson
terry, Cholera Morbus, Colo, Cramp
Collie. Flux, and Summer Complaint in
children, that has ever been used. itsu-
persedes all other preparations. Nocure
no paw. Sold by Druggists and Store
keepers in every town and village in the
United States. Ii has never yet failed to
cure the worst cases. Price 80 cents per
bottle. Every family should keep it
constantly on hand, 1. will cure the
severes, cases Of crsmp cholic and any
cramps Of the stomach. Ii will save ma
ny a doctors bill by keeping it on hand.
Read the following certificates:
ShepherdstowD, w. Va, May 90, 1868
Messrs. W. NJ. Entler s. Co.-Gentlemen
take pleasure in recommending ENTLER'S
SURE CURE, as have used and sold it for
several years while in the Drug business, and
can safely say it is the bes, Diarrhea Medicine
have ever sold or used. Respectfully,
r. G. BURKHART, NJ. ID.
Messrs. w. NJ. Entler s. Co.-Gents. On the
night of the 18th of July, 1869, had severe
attack OF Cholera Morbus. Your Sure Cure
was administered to me and | was relieved in
stantly. can safely recommend it to every
Summer complaints. Yours, sc.
JOHN RAY
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-07-31
FEMALE SEMINARY.
H4GERSTOWN.
FOUNDED 1851

(Founded 1854
lUHIS Institution will commence its Six
4 leen,h Scholastic year on the
First Monday IN September.
|. offers the advantages of Beautiful and
lIeaIthful location, a NOBLE EDI-
FICE especially erected and arranged Tor
BOARDING SCHOOL Of the high
es, grade, ample grounds, and liberal
appointment of Teachers for Thorough
Instruction in all the departments of a
useful, Ornamental and Scientific educa
ton. Board, Lights, use Of furnished
Room, and tuition in all the siuties Of the
regular Course including Latin, for each
Term of Five Months, 500. Tuition
for Day Scholars, in the Preparatory De-
partment. $50, in the Collegiate Depart
men. S25. For Catalogues. or any de-
sired information. address
REV. WIN. +. EYSTER,
hsgerslown, Md.
July "a. 1860. 5w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-07-31
$50 Acres,

more or less, end will be sold entire or dI
vided 10 suit purchasers. The Improve
menls consists Of comfortable LOG
DWELLING HOUSE, with wing
attached, good BARN, sufficient Sta
bling, and an ORCHARD Of Choice
Fruit There is also another building
erected for Pottery, which could at very
little expense be converted into dwellIng.
There are on this Tract three never fail
inp Springs, one OF them convenient 10
the House. About one hundred acres Of
this lrac, is cleared and under cultivation,
the residue is IN Timber, which. from us
proximity 10 market, mskes 1t very de-
sirable and valuable property. The crops
of 1869 will be reserved.
A further description is deemed unne-
cessary IS persons disposed TO purchase
will doubtless view the premises previous
to the day Of sale. Mr.. Stewart, living
ON The premises, will show the land 10
persons wishing TO view il and give any
information that may be required.
TERMS-One third cash on The day
Of sale, the bslsnce in two equal annual
payments, say one third in twelve and
one third in iwenly-iour months from
day of sale. the deferred payments to
bear interest from cay OF sale. aud 10 be
secured ~ the bonds Of the purchaser or
purchasers, snd deed Of frost 90 The
premises.
Sale to commence al , o'clock.
WIN. G. BUTLER,
Special Commissioner.
July 10. 1869. 6s
S%Berkeley Unieu, Berkeley Springs
Mercury, Haee,sio~n Mail. and Cham
bersburs Spirit. copy I'LL sale and for
ward bills 10 this oaice.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-07-31
Listen to the Mocking Bird.

The Prairie Whistle and Animal lmilstor
can be used by child. Il is made TO initiate
the songs Of every bird the neigh Of horse.
the bray Of an ass, The grunt Of a hog; birds,
beasts and snakes are enchanted and eBirsppeJ
by it. Is used by Dan Bryant. Charley White
aud all the Mins'r.ls and Wsrblers. yenuiIo-
quism can be learned in three days BY tie aid
Sent anywhere upon receipt Of % cents. three
or 81 cents. FL IS per dom W. +. VAL
ENTlNE, Jersey CITY, New Jersey.
NM q.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-07-31
Notice..

HAVING resumed the practice OF
III LAND SURVEYING, ENGI-
NEERING AND CONVEYANClNG.
and having associated my son, J. ". d.
Brown, with me in the business. we offer
our services 10 my old patrons Of JefTer.
son. Clarke. Frederick, Berkeley and
Loudoun, and sll others. | will also teach
Photography wherever class can be
formed, or 10 individuals, on reasonable
terms.
JAMES NJ BROWN.
July 81, 1869. s"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-07-31

The new Railroad between Newark.
N. j., and New York, was formally open.
ed July 23rd. The travel between New
ark and New York is very great, this be-
ing the third islroad in operation between
the two points. The new road is seven
end half miles long, and has cost over
$4,000. 900. IL has twenty seven bridges
solidIy constructed Of iron and masonry,
twenty of which Cross the streets OF New
ark
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-07-31
FARMERS.

Look TO YOUR INTERESTS!
4 ND buy We best HORSE RAKE in
~ existence, known as the "CLIP-
PER-" They are made of the best ma
,eral aud put up by good workmen, and
warrenred in every respect. Can be cas-
lily operated by child OLD enough TO man.
age horse. We are agents for this cele-
braled Rake and feel safe in recommend
ing il 10 Farmers. A model Rake can be
seen by calling on
A. LINK & CO.,
april "a Duflield's Depot.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-07-31
Straw Wanted.

THE VIRGINIA PAPER COM
1 PANY, of Hslliown, will be prepar.
ed 10 purchase
STRAP OF I'LL KINDS.
on and after the Is, Of August. either in
tie stack or delivered ct the Mills al
Halltown.
Apply 10 John Fl. Srrider, or al the
Mills.
July "a, 1869. Il
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-07-31

&S-Save your time and money by using
"Spesr's Preserving Solution" It's q
perfect sn,issplic, the chespes. and best
method in the world for preserving oil
kinds of Fruits, Jellies, Spiced Fruits.
Tomatoes, Cider. Wine. Milk. &c. 1t
saves sugar. 1t saves the trouble OF seal
ing 1t saves the expense Of sealing or
air tigh, jars or cans. It is SO per cent
cheaper than any other method. One
bottle. will preserve l2S pounds OF fruit,
or as gallons Of vine or cider, or 1913
gallons of milk. 1t is cheap, hesllhful
and efTectusl. Call and examine it, For
sale only by Henry NJ. Billings, Drug
gle,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-07-31
Special Notites.
PIMPLES.

The undersigned will cheerfully mail FREE
to I'll who wish it the Recipe and foil directors
for preparing and using simple and Besuli'
fu Vegetable balm, that will Immediately re-
move Tan, Freckles, Pimples, Biotches, and
all eruption and impurities of the Skin, leaving
the same soft, clear. smooth and beautiful.
He will also send FREE instructions for pro-
ducing, by very simple means, luHuTiant
growth OF hair on a bald head or smooth face IN
less than thirty days from first application.
The abose can be oitai ed by return mail by
addressing THOS. F. CHAPMAN
Chemist,
1875 Broadwa:, New York.
20. Box 5l2S.
July 81, 1869. ~
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-07-31
Spirit Photographs.
Spirit Photographs.

AtreSted in my trial and acknowledged by all
who have sat for their picture, the Great Pnc-
nomena OF the age. -Four Of the principal plcl
lures Of prominen' parties who testified in cour-
as to their Renuineness, will be sent post paid
on receipt Of One dollar. Al4o a full report Of
my trial. illustrated with wood cuts. 200
pages, so cents. Address WM. II. MUMLER,
81 Nassau street, New York. june I'm
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-07-31
w est Virginia 4:


the fret Monday ia July, 500.
Linton w. Andrews and Charlotte W q.
his vile.
vs..
Mary Bsiemsn.
Trespsss on the case and attachment
The object OF this sui Is to obtain
judgment for $4,000. and to attach any
Interest belonging 10 said defendant. and
II appearing upon affidavit filed IN Ibis
sill thar said defendant IL not a resident
OF lhi. State. che is hereby required %
appear within one month after due publ
CATION Of this order and do what 10 neces.
ssry 10 protect her interest 10 thIs nslier.
It's further ordered Ihs, copy OF this or
der be published once a week FOR four
successive weeks 10 some newspaper in
said county. and posted al the front door
Of the courthouse thereof. on the FIRST
Monday after the dsle Of tits order.
Teste.
w. A. CHAPLINE. Clerk.
T.. W. Andrews, 2. g.
Jolly 10, 1869 Pr. fee Sc. ~
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-07-31

The peach trees in New Jersey are
loaded and in Delaware the limbs are On.
aoIe 10 bear the burden of the fruit which
IS upon them, and are breaking down. In
VIC GENITAL western and northern parts OF
"e" DIX The apple trees are literally
.oaceo with fruit. So grea, crop has
INV oeeh known for number OF years.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-07-31
GREET DISTRIB U1ION
BIZ he lIeiropoEian GIFT Com pu.
Cash Gifts to the amount of s25O.OOo.
Every Tickle, Draws a Prize.

Every Ticket Draws Prize.
Cash Gifts, each $4,000.
10 Cash Gifts, each SIS 600.
20 Cash Gifts, esch - ,OOe
40 Cash Gifts. each $500.
200 Cash Gifts, each 500
300 Cash Gifts, each $50
50 Elegant Rosewood Pianos, each $500 10 $50
IS Elegant Rosewood Melodeons, s75 to 100.
$50 Sewing Machines, each 500 10 Us.
500 Gold Watches, each SOS 10 800.
Cash Prize, silver ware, etc. val. at 81 $4,000.
\ chance to draw any Of the above Prizes for
IS cents. Tickets describing Prizes are sealed
IN Envelopes and well mixed. On receipt Of
IS cents Sealed Ticket is drawn without
choice and sent by mail 10 any address. The
Prize named upon it will Re delivered TO the
tIckeI>holder on payment OF One dollar. Prizes
are Immediately sent 10 any sidress by express
or return mail.
You will know what your pdIe Is before
you pay for 1t. Any Prize exchanged for an
Other OF same value. No Blanks. Our pat
rons can depend On fair dealing.
REFERENcEs.-We select the following from
many who have lately drawn Valuable Prizes
and kindly permitted Us to publish them: :. T..
Wilkins, Buffalo, $4,000; Miss Annie Monroe,
Chicago, Piano, $3.50; John d. Moore, Lou 5.
Vile. ! 900; Miss Emma Walwoth, Milwau.
kec, Piano, $500; Rev. L. 4. Day, New Or
leans, $500. We publish no names without
PERMISSION.
Opinions Of the Press:-"Tho firm is relia-
le, and deserve their success. Weekly Til
bune. Oct 5. I'VE know them 10 be fair deal
ing firm" \. y. Herald, Oct. IS. "A friend
of ours drew $500 prize. which was promptly
received. Daily N,ws, Dec. 3.
Send for circular Liberal inducements 10
Agents. Satisfaction guaranteed. Every pack
age Of Sealed Envelopes contains One Cash
Git Six tickets for ST. - for 50; - for So;
lao FOR Is dollars. All letters should be aL-
dressed 10
HARTER, WILSON y CO,
l73 Broadway, New York.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-07-31
PATENT
Indigo Blueing Bag,

Economical. Cieaniy and Complete
.iriicie Euer Used
By thrifty HouSckceperS aud Laundre'scs
Each Bag IS provided with a box 80 that j, eau
be put safely away IS soon n used.
Price ~ cents. Half size 10 cents
This Blue contains M acid and viii not m.
jure the finest fabrics One Twenty cen: bag
ill outlast eight two ounce walls Of Liquid
Blue, besides giving a softer color aud avoiding
the danger and annoyance OF broken or uncork.
cd bottles. Inquire for 1t at any respectable
Grocery. Patented Die -, 1861, and tor sale
by PLYNoUrH CoLoK Co., {. T. R,NSoips s
Co loo aud los Fulton street, New York.
lRD- For sale by Henry Billings.
Druggist. Shephe,dsIown.
AnrIl ~ Ran
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-07-31

6. Many persons OF the highest re,
sperssbiily who have regularly used
DENTIxE bear testimony TO its unnsaiIed
preservstive qualities, and 10 the fact that
lis daily use has completely arrested the
progress. Of decay of such of their teeth as
were decsyad before commencing it. use
Prepared and sold by Henry NJ. Billings
DrUppisr.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-07-31
CAMP MEETING.
NOTICE.

The Nj. f. Church will hold Camp
Meeting in the woods of Hon. Joseph A.
ChapIine, near Shepherdstown, on the
Marlnsburg road. beginning on Thurs
day the 5th of .fugust. The adjoining
circuits, with other denominations, and
the public. are invited to attend. No
Booths allowed within two miles of The
ground. Convey ances will run from
KesfneysviIle TO The ground. Tents can
be had by applying to the Pastor.
G. w. FEELEM YER.
July 3 I'm
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-07-31
TO THE LHDIES.

The Married Ladies Privsre Companion con-
lains the desired information on important mat
ters never before made public. 4 copy mailed
FREE TO those who wish to give it candid Pc
rus,l. Address Mrs. r. ). GODFREY,
Greenpoint, Kings Co, New York.
July 81, 1869 "
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-07-31

THE MlSSlSSQUOI POWDER actually
l. cures Cancer and ScrofulouS Disease. Of the
Skin. See report TO Il. !. Medical Society.
Statements Of Physicians in circular sent free
on application to CHAS. 4. Dl B0lS. 1872
Pearl street, New York City. Box 1859.
iune 5 3m