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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-09
COMMERCIAL.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, Jan. 9.-The market
this morning WAS quiet and prices without
change. Quotations for Flour remain unchang-
cd and transactions limited. There is little
more doing in Wheat and We note sales Of
common white at III and inferior to prime red
Of leo 1872. 1S5 and eco Corn is scarcely as &C
tive as for day or two past and while there is
no actual decline prices are less firm ; the offer
ings to. day were light and white and mixed
sold at So all round; no sales of yellow report
ed. Very little Rye coming in, and small sales
made at 1870. Nothing doing in Oats; quota
tions nominally G0a62 , Sales Of Mill Feed at
rs. Eggs have a downward tendency and are
dull at 80 cents.
1t is said that some of the National banks Of
New York city who are FESTIVE unde- the strict
ruling of the Bank Examiner, are asking the
consent Of their stockholders to return TO the
State system
The New \ oGk Daily Bulletin says: Money
continues to gain in case. There Is Il ste4dior
feeling among borrowers, and lenders have
ceased to scheme for usurious rates OF interest.
The New ! ork dry goods markets. reported
active at a further advance. with brown sheet
iDes and shirtings IN better demand, and price
| tending upward.
The Shenandoah Valley National Bank, Win
chester, Va, has declared q semi-annual dlY
| dene of 5 per cent, free Of government tax.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-09
ALEXANDRIA.

A dispatch from Washington says "Seve-
raj of the Virginia delegates, appointed to
come to this city and arrange for the admission
Of Virginia to Congressional representation on
the basis of universal suffrage and universal
amnesty, have arrived They have already
applied to Gen. Grant for an audience, but he
will only receive them informally, as he holds
that their business is properly Of legislative
character, and to be decided by Congress only.
The Southern UniOnists are, with few excep-
tons, bitterly opposed to any reconstruction
that will restore the suffrage to persons exclu-
ded at present. They claim that the disloyal
clement will have no difficulty in controlling
the negro vote after the withdrawal OF the
Federal authorities
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-09

I certify that the above is true abstract Of
the Report sent to the Comptroller of the Cur
rency. CHAS. X. HOOFF,
jan Sit Cashier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-09

TIE TRUTu-The Chicago Times says :
''In truth, Grant might select good many
Southern men who would be more unfinching
in their devotion to the Union, more economi-
cal in the management of the national expon-
ditures, more to be trusted in council, drawer
in action, than majority of the fanatics who,
to-day, legislate only for party, who are filled
with causeless hatred against the South, and
who are monthly plunging the nation deeper
in debt and in financial difficulty. Who is
there of good, sound sense, and possessed by a
sincere desire for the interests of the whole
country, who will doubt, even for moment.
that Robert L. Lee, as a gentleman, a man of
brains, and OF loyal devotion to the Union, is
UNNECESSARILY the superior of three-fourths of
the blatant demagogues, in Congress and out
of it, who hate the South with vindictiye-
ness unparalleled in civilization? Gen. Grant
himself will, we doubt not, without the slight
est hesitation, make oath to the assertion that
Lee is better man, in every respect, than
many of the leading spirits Of his own party. y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-09

LAND SALEs.-Mr. B. Mof1ett has sold up
wards of 100 acres Of his farm near the Point of
Rocks, in Loudoun County, for seventy dollar
per acre, cash. Mr. Abalt of Maryland, pur-
chaser
B. Caywood & Son, Real Estate Agents,
Herndon. Va, sold on December 10th. 1868,
farm of Lewis Tudor, 203 acres at $25 per
acre; purchased by John Martin and Son of
Vermont; situated one mile south of Herndon.
November 18th, 1868, farm of Sophia Gauld,
l6l acres at S35, per acre, purchased by Spen-
Ger Shoemaker Of Delaware, situated two and
one half miles South of rndon,-LeesJ'Ug
WdShlngt0nidn,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-09
MARINE LIST.

NJ "A leE y 40 ~
MINIATURE ALMANAC-JANY.9 9, 1869
sun KosE............7 II Moon RISES n z. -
SUN Sxrs...........4 So HIGH Water e'g~ 10
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA. JAN. 9.
ARRIVED.
Steamer Virginia, Drew, New York, to W.
Eldridge q Go.
MEMORAEDA.
schr Mary A Tyler. Tyler, hence at New
York 18th INST
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-09

TIE DRY TORTUGAS PRISONERS. we have
read the memorial which has been put IN Cir
cuation petitioning the President for the re-
lease of Edmund Spangler, Dr. Samuel A. Mudd
and Samuel Arnold, prisoners at the Dry Tor
tugas, under sentence of a military commission,
for alleged completely with the murder OF the
late President Lincoln. 1t is impossible tc
read the statement given in this memorial OF
the evidence abducted for and against these
prisoners upon their trial without profound
astonishment that any tribunal, even military
one, could have convicted and sentenced men
to long and painful imprisonment upon testl-
mony which, now that the popular passions
aroused by the murder of the late President,
have subsidized, no rational man would consider
sufficient to ask their trials upon, much less
their conviction.
Upon review of the facts as stated In the
memorial the question is involuntary sugges-
ted whether the court which convicted the
prisoners upon such testimony could have erred
through ignorance, or whether they yielded
the convictions of their own judgments
from timidity, and without regard to the rules
of law and evidence, to an niuriate and undls-
eliminating demand for retrbution. However
that may be, and making all allowances for the
influence of the passions of the hour in lncapa-
citating even ordinarily honest and we-lnten
toned minds from fair administration OF JUS
tice, it would seem undeniable that, in the pre-
sent calm temper of the public mind, it would
be impossible to convict the prisoners before
any tribunal upon the evidence which is
recited, and that it would be an act, of justice
as we'll as of humanity to relieve them from the
prolongation of punishment no part Of which
was ever warranted by the testimony adduced
unon their trial -BdH Sun
HARRISONBURG YA.-While We should be
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-09

HUNNICUTT REDIvIvUs.-W hear it stated
confidently by persons who should know that
the Friend and Hero" will revive the old
New Nation on Monday next, and that he will
90 into the field with the mo quarter" banner
for carpet baggers, Rich. Dispatch.
But it won't do. Hunnicutt has had his
day-and he lacks now the MEANS" They
used lim-and have thrown him off.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-09

HARRIsoNBURG VA.-While we should be
pleas ed to see continuous line Of railroad
through the entire Valley. 1t is our candid
Judgment that several years must elapse before
the necessary preliminary steps will be taken
to connect US by rail with the upper Valley.
Surely this hiatus in the railroad schemes in
the Valley, mustensure to the immediate ad-
vantage of Harrisonburg, and consequently
Rockingham The trade of better than one
half of the country must centre here A large
portion of the products of Augusta, especially
of the western and northern portions of that
rich county, will seek an outlet to market
through this point. Highland and Peudleton
will contribute the larger portion Of their pro-
ducts to swell the business of our mercantile
and trading community. - old Commonwealth
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-08-07

INTHE WAY.-A mother who was pre-
pairing some flower 10 mix into bread, left
II for few moments when little Mary
with childish curosity TO zee wha, II was
took hold OF the dish which fell 10 The
floor spllIlng its conlenle. The mother
struck the child severe blow saying with
anger lha, she was in the way. Two
weeks after lille Mary sickened and died.
On her dcalh bed, while delerious, she
asked her mother II there would be room
for her among the angels. 81 was always
in your way, molheT you had no room
for lte Mary AHd will | be in the an
gels way VIII there be 10 room for
me :" Tie broken hearted mother then
felt that no sacrifice would have been TOO
great could she have saved her child.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-08-07
TERMS OF THIS PAPER.
THE SHEPHERDSTOWN REGISTER


at $3.50 per annum in advance, or if paid with
IN two months after the date of subscription;
If not paid within two months So will be
charged. These terms will be strictly ad-
hered %.
Al 42TIsEMENTs Of one square or less, for
three insertions or less Sl,50, and so cents per
square for each additional insertion. Larger
ones i, the same proportion. The space of
II lines will constitute square.
A liberal deduction will be made from the
above rates, on yearly advertisements.
lr the number of insertions be not marked
on the advertisement, when sent in, it will be
published and charged accordingly.
JOB PRNTING will be executed with neat
ness and despatch.
All Job Work and Advertisements must be
paid for when handed in.
All personal communications will be charged
for at the rate of so cents per square, u lines,
for one insertion.
To avoid any misunderstanding or the part
Of the Annual Advertisers, it is proper to state
distinctly that tkeir privilege only extends 10
their own immediate business. Real Estate, Le-
sa. and all other advertisements sent by them
10 be an additional charge, and no variation.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-08-07
Hints for ElnergenCies.


|. Ifa man Gainis, place him on his
back and let him slone.
,. II any poison be swallowed, drink
Instantly half glass OF cold water, with a
teaspooniUl Of conmon salt and ground
mustard stirred into it, This voml,s as
soon az It reaches the stomach. But, FOR
lear some Of the poison may remain, ,s"aI-
low the white of Two raw eggs, or drink
a cup OF strong coffee, these two being
anudoles for grea'er number Of poisons
than any other dozen articles known. with
the advantage Of their being at hand; il not
a pint Of .wcet oil, or lamp oil, or lard,
are good substitutes, especially # they
vomit quickly.
3. The best thing 10 stop the blee ling
of moderate cut Instantly, is 10 cover II
profusely with cobweb, or -four snd salt,
half and hslf.
4. lfthe blood comes from the wound
By jet and spirits. be quick, or the man
will die in few minutes, because an az
terry is severed; tie handkerchief loosely
srouuL near The part, between The wound
and the hearI; pot stick between the
handkerchief and The skin. twis, il around
until the blood ceases 10 low; keep II
lheTe unul ,he doctor comes. II IN po-
si!ion where the handkerchief Cannot DO
used. press the wound frmly and conilnU-
ously With tie fingers unit the surgeon
arrives.
). Ii your clothes take FIRE. slide the
hands down the dress keeping ihem close
to the body as possible, 3! the same time
sinking t. the floor aud roll over and o.
yer, or, better, envelope yourselfin a car
pet, rug, or bedcIolh, or any carmen! you
can gel hold oI always PrelerEIng wo0len.
a Coon WlFE.-We can always tell
what sort of woman man msrries by The
way he treats the printer. II he gets
common wife lie furgets The printer alIn-
geiher. Ii he gets tolers6!e good vile
ne will send in The notice Of his marriage.
II he gets a very good one, he will send
the printer a slice Of case accompanying
the notice. II he gets an extra good one,
lie will send a gTeeEbsck with the notice.
And If be gets glorious. angelic eres-
iure-sll affection and goodness-be is
sure to ,rbd the Priniera gold or silver
dollar with the Bolice OF lis happiness.
No good wife allows her husband 10 owe
for his P'per, and if Their worse ba.f does
not attend to these ihings, it isa clear
case OF deception. because a man that
Von'tPsy sor his paper viii deceive bis
vile, and We have ouf opinion Of such.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-08-07
FEMALE SEMINARY.
HHGERSTOWN.
FOUNDED lS54.)

FOUNDED 1854
iNHIS Institution will commence It's Six,
4 teenlh Scholastic year on the
First Mondpy in September.
II offers the advantages Of a Beautiful and
IIeallhful location, a NOBLE EDL
HCE especially erected and arranged for
8 BOARDING. SCHOOL Of the high
est grade, ample grounds, and liberal
appointment Of Teachers for Thorough
Instruction in all the departments OF a
uscIuI, ,JIudurnl amu oCienVnc eUuca-
ton. Board, Lights, use Of furnished
Room, and tuition in all The stuGies Of the
regular Course including Latin, for each
Term of Five Months, 500. Tuition
for Day Scholars, in the Preparatory De-
partment. 500, in the Collegiate Depart
menl S25. For Catalogues, or any de-
sired information. address
REV. WM. F. EYSTER,
lagerstown. Nd.
July %, 1869. 5w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-08-07
Linnid Rennci.

For preparing, 10 a few minutes, deli.
clous Desserts for lhe table. The great
convenience and nicely OF his article over
the former troublesome aud uncertain
manner Of preparing Slip, Junket, &C.,
will cor mend u 81 once 10 all who use II.
There are very lew desserts so ecoOomI-
cal, delicious and heaiiblul. Price 25
cents.
o., For sale by Druggists and all
prominent Storekeeper-.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-08-07
TOMATO NIxE.-Take any quanliI

ToMATU NIxE-Take any quantity
of ripe tomatoes, wash and press from
them the juice. tIsn,and 10 every gallon
add four pound (aVoirdupois) crushed su-
gar; let Stand nnii il is done ferfDenl-
ing, keeping the cssk filled with fresh
iulce and sugar, as above. When done
iermentlng, draw of, without agitation.
and bottle. VIII be prime in elk or
twelve months. Tie yellow tomato
makes y bite vine with yellow Hnge;
the red dark cOIored wine, Of course.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-08-07
THE GIRL FOR ME.

Just fair enough 10 be pretty,
Just gentle enough 10 be sweet,
Just ssucy enough to be witty.
Jus, dainty enough 10 be neat
Jus, tall enough to be graceful.
Just eight enough for day.
Just dress enough TO be tasteful,
Just merry enough 10 be gay.
Just tears enough 10 be tender,
Just sghs enough to be sad,
Tones sof, enough 10 remember,
Your heart thro' their cadence made
glad.
Just meek enough for submission
Just bold enough to be brave,
Just pride enough for ambition,
Just thoughtful enough 10 be grave.
A tongue that can talk without hsrmiug,
Just mischief enough to tease,
Manners pIeasan, enough to be charming,
That put you at once al your ease.
Disdain TO put down presumption,
Sarcasm to answer fool,
Contempt enough shown to assumption,
Proper dignity always to rule.
Flights Of fairy fancy ethereal,
Devotion 10 science full paid,
Stuff OF this sort of material,
That really good housewives are made.
Generous enough TO be kind hearted,
Pure as the angels above
Oh from her may never be parted,
For such is the maiden love.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-08-07
ia fellow caleb fellow
Stealing OF his wood,
Should fellow lam a fellow
liza fellow could
liza fellow catch a fellow,
Kissing OF his vile,
Should fellow chop a fellow
VIM a butcher knife !

TOMATO CArsCP-rske ripe tomatoes
and scaId them jIsI sufficient TO allow
YOU TO take Of The skin; then let then
stand for day, covered With sali strain
them Thoroughly TO remove the seeds.
Then 10 every Two quarts add three
ounces OF cloves, Two OF black pepPer,,wo
nu,megs. and very little Cayenne pep
per, with lille ssIl. Boil the liquor Tor
half an hour. and then lie, il cool and set
lie. Add pint of ibe best cider vinegar.
after which bottle it. csrsipg and sealing
it tightly. Keep II alsass in a cool
place. 7a .t r-7 --s.
A man sha, keeps riches and enjoys
them not. is ike an ass thai carries gold
and eats lhisIles.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-08-07

CHOCOLATE,
MACHINE OIL,
Sc. sc. English Waldron Grain Scythes, and
Snaths, Whet- Stones and Rifles. Also fresh
supply of Dry Goods, Notions, Queensware,
TinwQre, Woodenware, Hardware, Boots and
Shoes, Hats, Caps, Furniture, Paper Blinds,
Buff and Green Holland for window shades
with fixtures, all Of which VIC offer at short
profits for Cash, or prompt dealers on reasona-
bic time; an examination is respectfully solici
ted. Country produce taken in exchange for
merchandise al best market rates.
And now friends and customers, beg leave
to say that it requires money, and the ready
Cash, TO buy these goods 10 advantage. think
it will be admitted taat have been liberal IN
the credit system, and have done so TO the full
extent Of my ability. now want money, and
want ii badly, and ask all who are owing
me on old account, 10 pay me | mean by old
account ell who have not paid up TO the Isl Of
April, last | am anticipating better times, af-
ter the long hoped for, after harvest, shall have
arrived, and prompt and ready response TO
Obligations on that score is expected. hope
no one will attempt TO excuse himself, by say
ing my account will not make much difference,
it may not 10 you each, individually, but 10 me
it makes very serious difference.
Respectfully,
j. s. MELVIN.
Elk Branch, June 10, 1869.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-08-07

LINES of all Patterns, for sale by
H Jas. Lac HooG,
april 10 Charlestown.
4 XLE Crease, for sale ay
Il Jas. Law HooG
antiI 10 ChaIlestown.
JVASnING Machines, and WrlngeFs,
w for sale by Jas Lac HOCG
soriI 10 Chorlestown.
MLOUGIIS OF all kinds. for sale by
Jas. La,c HOoE
april 10 ChaIlestown.
0iUTTA PeIehs Curry Combs, for sale
Il by Jas. Lar HOCG,
spril 10 Charlesiuwn.
HYDRAULIC Cement, for sale by
II Jas. La,0 HoCG,
april 10 ChaTlesown.
UGURS and Aupur Handles, for sale
a by Jas Lao HocG,
anril 10 Charlestown.
uORN Shelters and Wheat Fans for sale
u by Jas. La,0 Ho"D'
anil 10 ChSIlestown.
Y EATHER Belling, Lace Leather and
Il Metallic Tipped Belt Lacing, Tor sale
by Jas. Lar HocD'
iune l2 CharlestOwn.
WEAPER Files for sale by
"a Jas. LG,r HOCO
June II Charles,own
6lWINE Jewels. for sale by
y Jas. La,0 HOoG,
jdue IL Chsrleslown.
OK Yokes and Bands for sale by
" Jas. La,v Ho00,
aoril 10 ChsIlestowu.
NCHENK'S Sea Weed Tonic, Pull
y monic Syrup, Mandrake Pills, for sale
a, DR.. Magruder'S
march 6 Drug Store.
NTONEBRAKER'S Family Medicines
y and Preparations, for sale at
DR.. Mogruder'S
april 3 Drug Store.
IF you hav'n, much money you can buy
L Coat a, Licklider's Cheap Clothing
House, for 81 25, Pants Tor the same,and
i vest for almost nothing Come and see.
april 81 lloyd Lickiidcr.
/ RnN ARMY WAGONS. for sale by
! COO Knott d PeHdleion.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-08-07

4 ToUGn MEAL A citizen of Chica.
90 used TO go home late slightly inebrIa-
ted, and take lunch usually set aside out
for hlm by bis consI1eraIe wife. One
night beside the usual dish Of cabbage and
pork, she set wash bowl filed with
caps in starch. The lamp had long been
exIinguished when the staggering so, re-
turned home, and by mistake, when pro-
ceedIng TO satisfy bis hunger, he stuck his
fork into the wrong dish. He worked
away at his mOulhlul of caps very pa
tieutIy for some lime, but, finally. being
unable to masicaie them, be said to lis
wife, "Old woman. where did you get
your cabbage : They are so dsrned
siringy that csn'I chew them" "My
gracious il lhe stupid feller Oin't eating
up all may caps that | put starch in over
night -
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-08-07

.Mynheer, DO you know FOR Vha, We
call our pov Hans = Really DO no,
know. We'll, III tell you. Der
reason We call our poy Hans, dat lsh bis
name
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-08-07

4 man might as ssll sxPeeG 10 be 81
ease Viiboui .neaish. as happy Without
virtue.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-08-07
a Few PLATA Truths

1t las became sou Of popUlsr-al-
most nalonsl-fa!lh, that II is not posi-.
bic to be HuIy happy unless you drink.
Among certain CIssscf-and they are by
10 means exclusively tho lowesi-drink
Is tie beginning and end OF everything.
The very name OF liquor 10 held 10 be
synonymous with enjoyment, and tho
dearcr The liquor, The more II /, priced
cod coveted. YET every man who is not
a downriehi drunkard is well aware that
the pleasures oi drinking are, beyond
certain point, mockeIy. delusion and
a snare. pul II 10 any one who has
s'ood bal! the night at bar, or ssi bali
the night at a clubroom, drinking. smok-
ing and bsndying reckless talk, IL ibe en-.
joyment OF such en- evening has been like
that or lev quiet hours speoi al home
with book or newspaper The evil
influences Of tavern pleasures on tho
beSIlh are 10 obvious 10 be dcnied by
any one, and the iIlusory nature OF The
pleasures themselves would be uncenIatlo
also, If the persons who iDdUlged 10 ikem
did not deceive themselves. and pot lho
truth out Of sight.
No one ever brought any good out Of
drinking bout yet Itn short. fevefish
spasm Of snimsI enjoyment. ], leaves
nothing behind but moroseness. regfei.
bad temper. selfTeproseh and besdsebe.
! should Ike 10 ask 700 il you cay yoor
prayers when you come home in ihaI
state No. you don't you are ashsa-
ed TO say them. Yoa postpone ihen %.
NJ you have purgsd yourself. your mind
and your lips. by more sober. rational be-
bsvior. Next night, when you pass iiro
hosrs quietly al home with book or
friend. you feel lbsl you bave not injured
yOgr health. You ere nos sshsmed TO
say yoor payers. and you gei cp next
morning wilh q clear head. good faeul.
iy for work. ssd an enjoyment OF life.