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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-23


MARCH q, 1870.
Two Trains Daily Except Sunday between
Alexandria and Hamilton.
Leave Alexandria at $3.50 q. nj. and p. m.
Arrive at Hamilton at 1910 q. m. and 7:25 I'm.
Arrive at Alexandria at 7:45 g. m. and 2:35 m
The $3.50 q. m. train from Alexandria and 1915
p. m: train from Hamilton, connect at Hamli'o on
with Kemp's Daily Line of Coaches fo- + Z.
cellvile, Snickersville, Berryville and w..
chester; also. with Resmer's Line Of C0scLes;
Middleburg
NH left r. II. HAVENNER, Tick. Agt.
THE RICHMOND, FREDERICKSBURG
/ AND POTOMAC ROUTE.
! The Old Favorite Mail Route via Aqua Creek
The Shortest and Best Route to Ri"h-
mond and the South.
Fast and comfortable STEAM ERS -,
Washington city twice daily, Sun. eE-A
day p m. excepted, from the wharf azsss5aEzsE
foot of Seventh street, st 7:l6 o. M, and 7:l5 p
| NJ, stopping at Alexandria each way, and con-
| Meeting at AQUA Creek with the Richmond,
| Freda lcksburg and Potomac R. R., with, eie-
gam, S, supplied with elegant slecpiinig chairs
on ali .s trains. Through tickets and baggage
checks to all points South.
Both boats stop at Alexandria going, 5 and n re-
| turning j. b. GENTRY,
Gen. Ticket Agt.
IAN I'LL
JHAVE MOVED MY ENTIRE STOCK OF
POTOMAC FISH
to my store, No. "A souGh Fairfax street, whore
will offer for sale
IS half bbls Family Roe Herring.
IS half bbls primo No. l u
DO bbls primo Nett
10 bbls Clipped Roe
IL bbls Family Roo
20 kits Shad Roe.
T1ano hsh ool1 t;nlo ~
curing.
l also offer for sale one fno young HORSE,
| | BUGGY, and SET BUGGY HARNESS
SAM'L. j. REED,
JED No. ID south Fairfax street.
A RRIVED AND IN STORE.
Per .Holsatia," direct from Liverpool:
p. | 10000 bushels bulk G. A. Salt.
= 500 sacks Evans Fine Salt
! 500 sacks Deskin Fine Salt.
- Per Schr. Martha Skinner
q 275 sacks Evans Fine Salt.
* 3l5 sacks Marshall Fine Salt.
~ In Store:
500 sacks Evans Fine Salt.
800 sacks Liverpool 9. A. Salt-all of which
VIA ~ '''' ~ ~ ". A. sMOoT,
my 9Ntf Shoots wharf.
NOTICE TO DEPOSlTORS IN THE AL.
~ EXANDRIA SAVINGS 1NST1TU-
TloN.-The Directors of this Institution have
ordered the second payment of ten per cent to
deposltors on the amount of their deposits, pay
able on and after the 10Th instant, at my place
of business, No. "a King street, between the
hours Of IL and o'clock.
aug lS-2w BENZ. BARTON, President.
JUST RECEIVED-12 cases Clsret Wine, at
y low figures, for sale by
aug II GEO. McBURNEY s. SON.
SUGARs.cA full stock, Of cheap BROWN
y SUGARS just received and for sale by
aug4 GEO. MCBURNEY g. SON.
OUGARS-Choice White and BroVn-in
- store and for sale by
iy2l GEO. McBURNEY & SON.
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STEAM BOATS.

4 LEXANDRIA, NORFOLK AND BOS-
a TON STEAMBOAT LINE.
The new and elegant steamer LADY OF
THE LAKE, Captain Denly, leaves lsA
Alexandria for Norfolk every MON-&RSi2A&
DAY and WEDNESDAY,, at 8 p. M, touch
leave Norfolk at 4 p. m. every TUESDAY and
THURSDAY, connecting at Norfolk witt the
Richmond and Boston steamers and Seaboard
and Roanoke Railroad. Through tickets and
bills of lading issued. For freight or passage
apply. to JOHN Q. PHik IL g. ~
BKO WIN s. SON, General Agents, Washing
ton D. G., or V. D. GRONEK, Norfolk, Va.
" BROWN, PLANT s. CO., Prop.
Washington, je 25-tf -------------
'"A"- ' April rs, 1870.
In order to promote public convenience, the
steamers OF this limo will, on to- NOR .sEs-h
row wednesday, the 9th instant tstsanssa1n a.
commence their hourly trips from Alexandra
at a quarter before 6 a. M; last trip from A lex
dris ut p. IN; first trip from Washington cltE
at 6 a m; last trip from Washington city d.
D. nl By this arrangement o safe hourly coln,
munication may be had with washington, ana
connection mado with tho o'clock q. m. tram
for Baltimore.
The steamer WAWASET is making hor
usual trips down the Potomac 10 Cone river
and Intermediate landings, leaving Alexandria
Tuesday and Friday mornings at = m;
s. S. HOWlSON,
President Potomac Ferry Co.
SAArL. GEDNEY, Gen. Supt. ap 2o,tt
WTAaHINGTON. ALEXANnKIA AND Nd,
w GEoRGEToWN STEAM PACKET
COMPANY.
The steamer COLUMBIA, Captain James
Harper, will resume her regular s[1A
trips, leaving Baltimore on Satur, ksstsssaa4ssa.
day next, at o'clock p. M, and returning
will leave Alex andria every Wednesday morn
ing, at 81 O'clock. For freight apply to
mar ION B. WHEAT, Agent
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REAT REDU CTION
INTHE

~ K a Il Il & - u - L " ~
PRICE OF, TE As.
Having purchased full stock before the ad-
vance in gold, we are enabled to sell TEAS
from 10 to 10 per cent cheaper than heretofore
Gunpowder, sl25, sl.5o, Sits; eztrs...".s;1s00
Imperial, 81, $l:s0; - :. ..:. l'5O
Young Tyson, 81; :, "".. 10y
Oolong, black, 81, SLID; !.Eo
,Tspap. Sl.25: q ..... LEO
Any Tea purchased from us we guarantee
pure, and if not satisfactory will be exchanged.
We have also full stock of Green and Roast
COFFEES, SUGARS, SPICES, MUSTARD,
'oDA'' 'V CHiNE E TEA COMPANY,
No. IL North Royal street,
aug lO-ly Near the Market.
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION.
The firm of JAMES F. CARL1N & co. has
this day been dissolved.
August ], 1870. JAS. +. CARLlN q 20.
NOTICE OF Co-PARrNEKsHlp
We have this day formed copartnershp un-
der the firm name of
JAMES F. CARLIN Il SONS.
' and will continue tc conduct the HARDWARE
business in all its branches, 1T the old stand,
No. 63 King street.
We shall use our best ondeavors to give salts
faction to our friends old and now. All orders
will meet with prompt attention..
JAS. +. CARLlN.
EDWIN K. CARLiN
aug l-,f GEO. BENON1 CARLlN.
T0uhSAArS7:
A Tournament and Ladies' Fair, at KING
GEORGE 9. H., Va will DO held on WE'D
NESDAY, the 3lst of August 1870, for tho
Episcopal Church of St. Paups Parish, in that
county. injured by troops during the war.
Gentlemendesiring to engage in this tourna-
ment and others are cordially invited to attend.
Contributions to this fair for repairing. one OF
the Oldest religious editces of the, Episcopal
Church in Virginia, may BIO forwarded to Geo.
II. Robinson & Son, who have kindly consent
cd to receive and forward the same.
King George county, aug LTD
NoALl COAL
u ~ % NJ e ~
A cargo ct Nut GOAL stove and egg size,
A cargo Egg and Stove size from Havro dc
A cargo of Baltimore Cos. coal, per schr
Ashland
Persons who use Oriental and Base Burning
stoves will do we'll to leave their orders At 80
and 40 south Royal street: ,,,
aug Is a. S. PERPENE R.
TAME TO THE SUBSCRIBERS, living on
u Convalescent Camp road. one WHITE
HEIFER, spotted red, with rod Calf, about B
months old; one white and red REFER year
ling. and a white CALI, with years tipped
with black The owner will come forward
prove property and pay charges.
j. HILTON,
Convalescent Camp Road,
suo N-3t Alexandria county,Va.
NARBOLIC SOAP, for the destruction of all
II Finds of insects on Cattle, Dogs, and all do
mestic animals-for sale by
sn1 rs e. 8. LEADBEATER s. BRO.
~ASTOR OIL-One case of Bakers Crystal
O.stor Oil. the best make, just received d.
rect from the factory and for sale by
18 z. s. LEADBEATER & BIO.
VERY SUPERIOR OLD BLACKBERRY
BRANDY for sale BY
~ GEO. McBURNEY & SON.
TAMS of small sizes received this day by
aug J. CLINTON MILBURN.
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COALl


COAL COAL. ooAL'
I would respectfully notify the citlzons Of
Alexandria and vicinity that [ now hsvo on
of the best qualities COAL of all sizes from
the following mines:
Johns Mountain Mines.
Baltimore Co.'S
Lee Co.'S.
Lykens Valley
American Co.'S best Georges Creek Cumber-
land Cosl-which will be pleased TO supply at
market rates per ton 2240 lbs. Orders left at
Wise s. Co.'s, No. 81 King street, or with me,
VIII '''0''' p ''' WA. sMooT,
aug 1s-tf Shoots wharf
DREAD AND CAKES.
Tho citizens of Alexandria and immediate
vicinity are informed that they can always pro.
cure at No. co KING STREET, corner OF
Fairfax, in quantities to suit. all kinds of
BREAD AND CAKES,
made from the choicest brands Of flour and by
the most expert bakers.
lures, and is confident that those who once huy
u aug u,a!' o W.T. ''"''''"' '"'' +, CRUMp.
NOTICE 70 CITY TAXPAYERS.
The tax bills duo tho City Council of AleXan-
dria for tho year 1870 are now read y, and IN
tho hands of tho collectors, who can be found at
their off CO in the market building from a. m
to 4p.m. A discount of 20 per cent will DO al.
lowed on all bills paid in curront funds on or
before the 1st day Of September. 1871!
j. II. HILL, Col. n. Dist.
jy 26-td S. X. FIELD. Col. S. Dist
ROUND LASTER.
We offer our GROUND PLASTER from our
mill, on Princess street, on terms as loo as can
be had dny,ohere, and respectfully solicit from
LEE s. BROTHER,
iv9-2m Manufacturers and Dealers
JOSIAH HID sMOOT,
u Formerly of and successor to Smoot, Uh-
'o' I" IUI BER DEALER,
No. 81 Union St.,
between ling and Cameron,)
ie19-tS19 Alexandria. Va.
NOTICE.
Mr.. f. w. sIBERT, of Rocking CHAM county,
Va ia from this day partner in the commits
sion house of FOLSOM s. co.
August !, 18I0-lm
{. N.
MARYLAND. Rockingham co.
roISON & CO.,
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
No. SO Corner King and Water sts..
ano1-lm ALEXANDRIA, VA.
0ILS-Pure Lnseei, Boiled Linseed, No
Lard, No l Neatsfoot, best Lubricating;
full supply just received and for sale at lowest
sup Is E.S. LEABBEATER & BRO.
GREEN GINGERl
lust received and for sale by
WARFIELD g. HALL,
sugi8 Corner Prince and Fairfax streets.
TKESH TOASr TED COFFEES-OId Gov
eminent Java, Laguyrs, Jamaica, Mara
csibo and choice Rio Coffees freshly toasted
and for sale in the grain or ground, by
auo8 j. CLINTON MILBURN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-23

TIME SCHOOL OF MISS BELLE SMITH
1 FOR YOUNG GIRLS will BIO resum ed at
the school room, on Washington street. Sep
tembcr goth
Parents confling their children to her care
may be assured that they will BIO thor roughly
instructed and their studies varied as they I'D.
vance, so long as they may romain under her
care. Advanced pupils will DO received and
faithfully instructed. aug 9-eotSiO
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y L. POWELL'S SCHOOL FOR BOYS

MT VERNON INSTITUTE,
M No II South Washington street.
i nc scholastic duties Of the above ln:t!tUt
will 90 resumed on Monday, September l.! IT,.
For Prospectus stating terms, &c, ,Eppy L
Miss A. a. ROACH,
.rr 15tI frincir.l.
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Il. NJ ARY'S A c. D f nj Y,
MG1ih Euir fay ctranf

OF. Nj Ri'S ACADE NJ Y,
y North Fairfax street,
Alexandria, Virgi MIA
Conducted by tho SISTERS OF THE HO-
LY CROSS, will reopen Monday, September
5lh Tho cours, Of instruction is most thor
ough in English the Languages, Music, &c.
TERMS:
Board & Tuition per annum, with Music. So '
" without Music. l8O
Languages, Drawing and Painting form extra
charges.
Day Pupils:
Senior Classes per quarter Of ten Weeks...SlO W
intermediate. u CC
Junior, w
Primary, = W
For full particulars address
Sister n. LEOCADIA, Superior.
ma 1O-d,St,y1m
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President POtOmNc Forry &c
SAArL. GEDNEY, Gen. Supt. ap Io.tt
nOTOMAC TRANSPORTATION LINE

~
STEAMER EXPRESS,
Capt A. G. NICKLE,
Will rcaumo her route Cd Iuesday, March
wharf, Baltimore, EVERY TUES 1ss.ssSsse y.
DAY, at p. m. for Alexandria,, Washington
and Georgetown, stoppiag at the t0ilo"ing way
points on the Potomac river: riney r%n''
81 Point Ms sth Pont Smiths Point, Manic
moy Stores and Pyes Wharf, ,c
Returning, will leave Sixth street wharf,
Washington EVERY SATURDAY, AT a.
m, and Kin st. wharf, Alexandria ut I !" M
For further information spplyto
j BRODERS s. CO.,
feb % No. IL King street, Alexandra.
&c. FOR LIVERPOOL AND QUEENS
lnmsn Limo Of Mail Steamers, Sailing from
New York Every Saturday, and
Alternate Tuesdays.
RATES OF PASSAGE BY THE SATURDAY STEAMER:
First Cabin, payable in god-LiVerpool or
Storage. payable in cu:rcncy-Livcrpool or
Queenstown 800.
PASSAGE BIZ TIE TUESDAY STEAMER, VIA HAL
FAX.
First Cabin, payable in goid--Livorpo9l or
Queenstown, $50; Halifax, $50; st. "ohhs,
N. F., by branch steamer, $40.
Storage, payable in currency-LlVerpool or
Queenstown, $50; Halifax, Sis; st. Johns, II.
F.. by branch steamer, $50.
Tickets sold tc and from England, Ireland
and the Continent at moderate rates.
For further information, apply st the Com
pany's Offices.
aug 1S-ly Agents, i lexa. va:
as-, NEW EXPRESS LINE
PHILADELPHIA fz AND y ALEXANDRIA,,
GEORGETOWN & WASHlNGTON
Steamers leave regularly from GEOKGE F.
TOWN, foot Of Congress ST., EVERY W ED.
NESDAY; from ALEXANDRIA, foot Of
King st., EVERY THURSDAY.
Freight received daily at lowest rates.
This limo connects with sll the Northern,
Eastern and Western Railroads and Transport
tation Companies. and will forward freight by
ali the lines running out of Philadelrhia, free
of commission, snd gives THROUGH RAT Els
agents
NJ. EiDRIDGE s. CO.,
No. 4 s. Wharves, Alexandria, Va.
WILLIAM z. CLYDE & CO.,
No. II South Wharves, Phile.ia
HYDE 81 TYLER,
10 l-tf SO Water st., Georgetown.
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EDUCATIONAL.
F. HENRY'S SCHOOL.

This SCHOOL FOR BOYS. which, with the
exception of the period Of the war, has Decn In
successful operation since the year 1857. Will
commence its next annua! session on the ON OF
September, in the large and comfortable room
in the second story of the building on the south
east corner OF King and Alfred streets. The
course Of study is that of liberal English elias.
steal and Mathematical education. Terms OF
tuition, per quarter. in advance, ranging from
Sc to Sl6, depending upon the branches taught
@r Persons wishing to secure places in the
School may find the subscriber at his school
room on any day after the Both Of August, be-.
tween the hours of 9 and II o'clock M.
aug 16-eotf 81. +. HENRY.
LILLE HAY EN- INSTIT U T f,
ID Alexandria, Virginia.
Mss Mss a. f. T TAHSsS Associate Principals.
Miss NJ. Z. STEWART, Drawing and Painting.
Prof: r. Z. HEYMAN. Music.
Prof. L. G. COLLIERE, Vocal Music
EUGENE COLLIERE French.
K. KEMPER. Ancient Languages.
DR.. X. Ell. STABLER, Chemistry, Botsny. 81.
l.. LOWINSOHN, German.
EDWIN B. HAY, Penmanshp. 49,,
The next session will begin September l4th.
A limited number of boarders will ba received.
For Catalogues, address -
aug l5-lm Miss E. B. CARRIER, Box III.
4 LEN DRIA AGA D NJ
"A No 43 North Royal street.
Tho Thirteenth Annual Session of This School
will commence on Monday, September s, 1870,
and terminate the last Of June. 1871.
The studies pursued will embrace all the
branches of good English education, Mathe'
mates, Greek, Latin, German and French.
CHARGES,
For Engiih and Mathematics, rer quarter oil
1unior C,ss. Sc 90
Intermediate Glass. u
Senior Glass ......:...:........... VI
Languages ara taught by Professors at their
charges.
Applications for admission NAV BIO made al
tho residence of tho Principal, No. 81 NORTH
St. Asaph street, or u. the School House.
aug left JOHN S. BEACH, Principal.
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A LEXANDRIA FEMALE SEMINARY,
n No. 40 N. Washing ton street,

\ LEXANDRIA FEMALE SEMINARY,
n No. ITO N. Washington street,
Alexandria, Va.
The next annual session OF this Institution
will begin September l4.h, and end on the Bird
Wednesday in June, 1871 Terms for session
of DO weeks: Board and Tuition in all EngIEh
and Scientific branches, $500.
With full corps Of experienced instructors
and the best European teachers in the Schools
of Modern Languages, Music, Drawing ana
Painting, the Principal respectfully soliciLs the
patronage Of those who desire a liberal educs-
ton of high standard
AS many of the rooms are already, engaged;
early application on the part Of boarders would
az BOARD OF INSTRUCTION:
w. W. LEGARE, Ancient Languages, Nat
ursl, Mental and Moral Sciences, Bellies Letters.
Mrs. LEGARE, Modern Languages, Vocal
Dr.. 3. 4. sTABLER, Lecturer on Chcms.
Miss g. X. WARD, Principal of Academic
Department.
ment.
Miss ANNIE II. ROBERTS. Primary De.
partrnent.
Prof. FRED. G. HAIR, Instrumental Mu.
sic: DraWing and Pointing. p
and Wax Work.
For further particulars send for catalogue.
~ l9-eo3m w. w. LEGARE, Principal.
EPISCOPAL HIGH SCHOOL,
T. Fairfax county, Va
The twunty-eeventh session begins September
2l<t, 1870 and ends Juno 2lst, 1871. Terms {:
$3.50. semi annually, in advance. No extras.
For circulars, address
L. NJ. BLAUKFORD, MA, Principal,
aug I-eo3m Lock box Is, Alexandria, Va.
MRS. KEITH will receive limited number
lyl of SMALL GIRLS for instruction, on
Monday, Septern Der 18th. French and Music
will also be taught. For particulars apply at
100 Cameron street. aug 5-eo2m
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[ET ARSAW ACAD f NJ Y.

Will resume operations l2th SEPTEMBER
Expenses. comprising board and tuition, pr
mary department, per term OF twenty weeks
$780,
For catalogues address the Principal,
T. &. HEWITT,
jy f9-lm* Warsaw, Richmond CO.. Va
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FERTILIZERS.

IS II XCE Isl o 4.
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American Cos. best Georges Creek Cumber.
land Coal-which will be pleased TO supply al
market rates per ton 2240 lbs Orders left al
Wise s. Co.'s, No. 81 King street, or with me-
will receive prompt attention.
w. a. SMOOT,
aug I8-tf Shoots wharf
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i =
The cleanest and best BOSTON ICE. in
quantities to suit purchasers, can always be OBJ.
tanned from the ice carts, or at the ice depot on
the Strand, between King and Prince streets, of
ie l8-tf NJ. ELDRIDGE & co.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-06-11
For the Register.
Public Schools.

NR. EpIroR There seems still 10 be some
comp amt in different parts OF West Va, and
ESPECIALLY in jefferson County, against our
Free Schools. Most Of those who complain
will tell you that hey are not opposed to Free
Schools On he contrary. they sre hrm irien1s
Of The Institution, but ours are Rot well mar
aged The German tells you. that u We eeuh
only have such schools as they have IN Prussia,
he should be delighted. The Pennsylvania Is
mol saash ned because they are not closely
enough patterned after the Keystone system ,anS
of course we New Englsnders are expected W
lind perle, ton so far from Boston,
Al the same lime no True Vnginisns are ior
and willing TO admit The Improperly OF our sys'
tenn. Undoubtedly there are faults IN the sys'
TEN. but i, is not a whit behind that OF feHnsyl
vop,a or New York. The difficulty is not IN
the theory, but IN the practice. Our schoo
have TO a great extent been IN the hands oil IN
e.perienced officers II has tut just commenc-
ed operalions. II needs time to develop Itself.
When I comes TO be lhoro ughy understood and
carried out in spirit, with perhaps some slight
notifications IN the letter. have no doubt
that 1t will "a isiy the expectations oil Its most
"a, puire friend To make our school SYSTEM
The pride and honor OF the whole State, uch anu
poor, We need,
First Intelligent. honest, earnest school off,
GERS from Stale Superintendent TO Tru-'ees.
Second, Well trained, coz Potent and devoted
teachers.
Thirdly, Tax gathers who will promptly col
lee, and honestly appropriate the school money.
Fouuhy. 4 little patience and iorbeafance
on the part Of parents; Willingness 10 ylriu
their opInious to the judgment OF the proper OF
6c,Is, and a good deal OF effort 10 keep the chi!-
dren at phool regularly. Many OF these things
We now have n a good degree. bot we hs'o
more of them TO the extent We may, and ought
10 have them. Wsmu'i ignore party lines aud
select the right men for school officers, Let Us
reject them with the same religious care that
we would select guardlansioT our children II
We expected soon TO die and leave them. Let
the teachers be selected. not because they nred
employ ment, nor because they have been rich
aud now are poor, nor yet because they are our
friends but simply and solely for Their ability
and willingness TO teach. Not that would ST.
lrct immoral men and women 10 teach, be thew
ever 80 able, but w-ulj haze teachers who
know aud love their work, and then pay them
for ,hei sc vices. | would not search iUr tho
cheapest teachers, but Tor tic best, and when
they are secured, let them have large waIm
place IN the hearts nd homes # the people.
would cast no reflection upon the lai blul school
officers aud teachers who have served Us thus
far. | think Trey have done well. They have
done more work Than any class # men with
whom ! am acquainted, tor the same mon
ey-unless | except ministers. whom nobody
expects 10 pay. But we must advance. Neat
wee by your permission Mr.. Editor. ! will
CAL attention To lew points. where think, ws
may mai e changes Tor the better.
A VOTER.
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For he Register.
LLETowN. West Virgins, :
June Gil. 1870

The "rosy month OF June" has been
very vet Nh. ume indeed we have bad
about ten days Of rainy weather. retard-
ing farming operations very much, and
CONSEQUENTLY corn !. suffering, but grass
il gr' wing lively, esperIolly 20 in corn
fields
The bridge 'iesers appointed by The
Board ot Supervisors. proceeded 10 MIN
gbIanl's fori. On Wednesday last. bu,
HE viewers from Berkeley county Jailed
to appear. and therefore nothing was
done towards the bridge business. Il
to be hoped that some conclusion may DO
reached shortly, either for or against lie
contemplated improvement.
Professor Gross. Of Phllsdelphi,. sue
cesstuily removed considerable ,ize1
iumor. a few days ago, from the lett
'he'k Of Merednh Helm. f. O.. OF this W.
cInIy. Mr.. Helm had been suffering for
several months with The tum0r, which q,
times vas qnite painful, but he is now
nearly well
The residents Of Bunker Hill and ,icjn.
''y, propose holding grand tournament
and picnic. two miles west Of that place,
on Saturday next. Some eighteen
knights taTe en'ered Tor the tnurnay,and
three hundred family ln,ils'ions have
been lS'ued. A splendid time is ontiri-
psed
Lert,"n is improving only ole ten
anrle-s house in Ihe vI;l.ge now. And
zone Of 'ur ycu1g men sre grIling quite
eHierp'rins, especially when The Young
ladies' rr~ concerned. Observed Young
GEM yc-iefJay in pursuit al The pleasures
"i ieh"l" s""lriy under dliTicnlties;
'hI'1 be I"und the difficulties. bu. did'p.
see ihe plra,ures.
Your, &c.
TEMPT
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-06-11

see Inc struggles Of our foreiathers in throwing
off the yoke Of British tyranny, because they
lad no voice ia The law-making body hat levied
a trivial tax of 3 pence pound on tea, and for
thai noble effort for the right Of self government.
they live in song and in history, and are can.
nonized as patriots then turn and look at their
sons, Of this day, denounced az rebels and frsi-
tors for asserting and defending The same prin-
cples of .elf-government, which they iuheri,ed
from their fathers, and we almost hear a
voice from the tomb Of Washington crying, IL
We be afraid to justify, he not ashamed TO com.
mend r-...
The day passed Of pleasantly, rith nothing
TO mar the sacrejne:s of the occasion, and the
large as.emblage went to their homes 10 fhs
evening, carrying with them, we hope, pleasant
memories Of our people and town.