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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-09-10
Brave Fighting,

No braver fighting has been witnessed
on the battle field, since the red day Of
Waterloo, than the opposing forces in
this war between France and Prussia
have shown. There is in battle no Sc.
,erer test OF combined physlcal and NOR
al courage than that OF the charge with
The bayonet. The fire of infantry, the
power Of srtillery-solid shot. grape. can
Mister and bursting shell, all alike yield
and retire before that small bet terrible
weapon. II a regiment can be trained 10
make bayonet charge, that regiment is
well nigh InvIncIble. Only one thing
demands greater nerve that is to stand
steadily in line without flnching, when
the glItterlng line Of pointed steel comes
rushing on, and 10 oppose It's encounter
wiIh,the same weapon. That is rarely
done. We remember not one example
ol II. One eide or the other will at the
critical moment turn and flee. Mortal
lesh and blood cannot colnly meet the
cold slee. Soldiers can meet, like he
Toes, the death dealing rain OF bullets
from an opposing army, and srIl advance
while their comrades are dropping every
moment around them; they Can be firm
amidst plunglng shot and screaming
shells bursting on every side and tearing
hub from limb; bul when did Oppoing
lines actually meet in the clash Of mutual
bayonel charge !
The German soldiers brsVey foUghI
with The bayoneI, at Hsgeu,u-the
French hed. The Iurqois always fight
with The bay onei, and they have fought
with terrible courage and desperate reso-
luton within the last few days. 1t was
in vain; they, like other French regi-
menls, seem TO have been oulnumbefed
How terribly these Algerian soldiers
fought appear, by this one iaci-If II be
fact. which is scarcely credible. Oat Of
regiment Ithe French regiment beiog
5000 strong only tweniyJfUe rem'ln to
tell the tale
These TurgoiS, or "Trocus, were
Just brought back 10 France fom their
long campaign Of years in Algeria.
There they learned Iheir peculiar tactics
from The real Zousves-ihe fighting
Moors and Arabs. They rush into the
fight, not IN The prescribed organic move
menl, but like infuristed wild besst,-
each bounding forward with gEeal leap,
like tigers, and rushing upon the enemy
with bsyonei fixed. Nolhlng can delrr
them no peril dsun, them. They
scale high rsmParu, in the face Of plum
glng FIRE, they climb rocky prscipices,
they throw themselves reckles'Iy upon
the foe. and rare indeed is their bsyone
charge repul'ed. 10 these fearful battles
Of Saturday,, August 6, they were slsugh-
tered more terribly than were The Old
Guard al Waterloo.
A Detroit negro prisoner. on his way
10 the p.nilenilsry. for larceny. was asked
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-09-10
DRUGS, MEDlClN tS,
ND
{ II L MI c 4 l. S e!

I III II NJ I II IL ~
Or. X. p. MAGRUDER having reftled
~ his Store and increased his stock cen fur
Il nish Drugs and Medicines of the Purcst
and best quality. His Medicines and Chemi.
Gals are purchased from the best and most relia-
nIe houses, also the most reliable Patent Med
icines such as Cough Mixtures, Linments,
Soothing rups, &c. Hair preparations of the
mos, reliable quality. Fine Perfumery, Fancy
and Domestic Soaps, Brushes, Combs, Tooth
and Nail Brushes of the finest English manu-
fctnre. Old Rye Whiskey, Brandy, Ole Hol-
land Gin for medicinal use only. Coal Oil,
Lamrs, ChimneyS, Wicks, &c.
rIeso,p'lSn5 Ipf 5ogr. PPI %ay and nght d
DIR. Magruder returns his thank. to the Pub
lie for their patronage and hopes for con'in-
uance Of the same.
Store nearly opposite the Court House
Shepherdstown, Feb. II, 1870.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-09-10
CBy authority Of The Governor.
I No. 80.

Joint Resolution Proposing an
Amendment to the Constitu-
ton of the State.
ResoIUed by The Legislature Of Uest
Virginia, The following is proposed as
an Amendment to the Constitution Of this
Stale. 10 be substituted for section one Of
article three thereof and to become part
of the said Constitution when ratified ac-
cordinQ 10 the provisions thereof, name.
ly
1.-The male citizens Of Ne State shall
be entitled 10 vote at all elections held
within the election districts in which they
respectively reside; but no person who is
a minor, or Of unsound mind, or pauper,
or who Is under conviction Of treason,
felony or bribery in an election, or who
has no. been a resident Of the State for
one year, and Of the county in which he
offers 10 vote for thirty days next prece
ding such offer, shall be permitted 10 vote
while such disability continues.
Adopted February 2s. 1870.
THE YEA. wERE-Messrs. Welch,
(Spesker) Agnew. Ballard of Monroe,
Ballard Of Logan, Bellzhoover, Bowyer,
Brannon, Burgess, Davisson, Donehoo,
Evans, Farnsworth, Fi.her, Flanagan,
Flick, Gandee, Guthrie, Harvey. How
ard, Jackson, Judy Lamb, Lamon,Lynch,
Maxwell. Mccoy. Meadows, Miller,
Nicely. Pownall, RAIDER. Repp. Scott,
Smith, Te,er, Thomas, Wells and Will
kinson-3S.
THE Nays wERE-Messrs. Baker,
Barlow. Carpenter, Chambers, Collins,
Cracraft, Davis, Fsris, Golf, lisssler.
Hill, Howe, Peirpoin,, Price, Rexroad,
S,urgiss, Summers and Whesl-ls.
10 the Senate, Monday, February %,
1870. the above resolution was adopted.
The YsAs wERE-Messrs. Farms
worth, (President,) Applega,e, Brown.
Gather (James,) Gather Jesse H.,)
Cook. Crane. Davis, Dayton, Doolit'le,
Gold. Harman. Koonce, Leonard, Pat,
rick, PheI ps, RamsdeIl and Young-ls.
The Nays wERE-Messrs. Boieman.
Humphreys. Werminger and Wi'son-4.
August l3, 1870. l2w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-09-10

Spectacles Spectacles !
T HAVE jus, received splendid 10, Of
Spectscles and Eye Glasses. Call
and see them, you will be sure TO be suit.
ed. II. N. Billings.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-09-10
AGENTS H.4NTED TO SELL
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United States.

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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-09-10
ROANOKE
COLLIE @ E &.

T COATED al Salem, Va, will open
II its next session September 5th. The
entire expenses for a ten months session,
$4,000, including board, tuition, and
incidental expenses. Discretionary de-
duclion made for indigen. young men.
A small advance for board in private fam
lilies. D. F. BITTLE,
July 30.st President.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-09-10
T. CANNON,
Bui\der and Lumber Dealer ,
uARDER,S EERRN

TEEPS constantly on hand all kinds of Lum-
N ber such as Sash Doors, Blinds, Frames,
MOudings, DR. ssed Flooring and Weather
boarding; Cypress, Pine and Oak Shingles,
Shingling Laihs aud Fencing, Plasterng Laths,
Hair, Lime and Cement Brick and all other
Building Material always on hand. Bill Tim
ber furnished at the shortest notice and lowest
Cash prices. All persons in need OF anything
in the above line will consult their own interest
by giving me call before purchasing else
where. Gondolas ALWAYS on hand. Motto,
"Qu:ck sales and small profits
+. CANNON,
Harper's Ferry, ". Va.
April 90, 1870. ly
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-09-10

A LARGE stock of Cook Stoves, all
n sizes, for sale by
Nc Curdy g. Duke.
aug6 Charlesiown.
0ISTERN Pumps, for sale by
v DC Curdy 8. Duke,
aug 6 Chsrleslewn.
TRESH Turnip Seed, for sale by
L Nc Curly g. Duke,
aug 6 Chsrles,own.
A LARGE stock OF Tin Spouing, all
II sizes, will be pu, up a, old time Prl'
css, by Nc Curdy & Duke.
aug 6 Charlesiown.
I LII kinds Of Cutting Boxes, and Grain
* Bags, for sale by
Nc Curdy E. Duke,
aug 6 Chsrles,own.
WOYS, and Toy Books in great variety,
L at Laucks
aug6 Book Store.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-09-10
Lumber +!

THE subscriber will keep on hand, for
sale, and furnish 10 order every thing
in the LUMBER line. Terms positive.
ly CASH on delivery;
S. B. HARRISON.
J,ne 25, 1870. It
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-09-10

How heavy you walk !" exclaimed
Mrs. Mack whack, on hearing her hu,-
band iumbIlng up stairs the other night.
"Well, my DEAR" was the grufresponse,
"if you can get barrel OF whiskey up
stairs with less noise, should like to see
you 10 it,"
Time is like money, the les. We have
Of il to spare The further We make il 60.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-09-10

The old Prussisn Field Marshal CouD!
Wrangel, who i. now 81, has, probably
in consequence Of his age, not been sp-
pointed to any command in the present
war. As he informed his regiment, the
Third Cuir,ssiers, lately, as they passed
through Berlin, he had Petiiioned the
King to be allowed 10 take part in the
campaign as a private cuirsssler in his
own regiment. The King, however, did
nO.grani the request, and the veteran
General, who had fought the French
once before, is, therefore, compelled TO
stay at Berlin. and make himself useful
in more peaceable way.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-09-10

The hsrdships OF The ocesn-ihe iron
csds.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-09-10

A Detroit negro prisoner, on his way
10 The p.niIenlIsry. for larceny. was asked
what he thought OF his trial. He ssId !:
"~ hen dat lawyer DAT Tended me made
his speech, | ihough, shure Vas goln'
10 take me- old bat su' walk right out 90
dat dsr cot room but when de oder
lawyer commenced talking, knew was
de biggest rascal on de top Of de earl.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-09-10

THE bes, Scotch Ginghsm Umbrellas,si
L june 4 Lloyd Lickfde:a
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-09-10

An economical meihsd Of producing
the Grecisn Bend has been discovered.
On rising 10 the morning. before break
fast, take, on an empty stomach, one pint
OF green che.inOis, two large green sp-
pies. half pound Of raw cabbage. and a
quarter OF a pound Of honey. 4 little
mix and vinegar will add 10 the effect.
The bend, in the most approved form,
uill appear 10 sbou, bali an hour.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-11-05
Announcement.

1t is proposed by the Faculty Of Washing
ton College, Va, to issue at an carly day u
Memorial Volume, in memory Of GENERAL
ROBERT f. LEE This Volume will be issued
with the concurrence and Cooperation Of Gen
erll Lees family. 1t will contain;
l. An authentic sketch of his life to the euC;
of the late war. 2. An account of his admin
istration as President of Washington College
3 Incidents, "reminiscences, &c, illustrative OF
his character. 4. An accoun. of his death and
funeral obsequies. 3. Selected EulOsics, Pub
lie Resolutions, Editorials, &c, on the occasion
of his death 6. Plans of Memorials designed
70 he erected in honor Of his memory. This
Volume is intended to form memorial which
may be priced BY all who love the memory 0.
0enerd Lee, aud II VIII DC issued in form
appropriate to this object It's contents will
be drawn from original aud authentic sources
large portion being prepared under the i'm
mediate supervision Of General Lee own fam
lily. Tie proceeds Of its sale will be devoted
to the erection of worthy monument to his
memory, at the scene of his last laborS. Con-
tributionS to this Volume in the form Of .nci-
dents or "reminiscences, or Of public euloges
resolutions, and memorials Ct every kind, vii
be thankfully received and faithfully used, in
order that the record may he made as worthy
Us possible Of its great subject, and of the love
il which he was held by the people. Al
newspapers friendly to this design are respect
fully requested to insert this announcement,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-11-05
Public Sale

At my residence near kabletown, and Joinston's
Factory, on
TUESDAY. NOVENRER 22d, 1870,
The following valuable Personal Property:
Work horses, ? of them Mares with foal; 4
Mich Cows, Yearlings, Calves. 20 Fat Hogs.
Brood Sows. heavy with pig BY Chester Boar, 20
Shnats, 2 Sxhorsc Wagons and Beds, | Cart,
Gumspring Keller Drill. | Mccormick Reaper, !
Buggy Horse Rake. Cutting Box. Three horse
Ulum Flows. { Double Single-shOvcl Flows, 2
Harrows, Corn CoTercr Grindstone, lot OF
Chains, Forks, Rakes, Shovels, Picks, Gearing
complete for Six Horses, lot of Pillow Gears, |
Rockaway new. for one or two horses ] Sleigh. a
lot of Blacksmith Tools and Bellows Pair Shelly
ing, Wheat Fan, Screen. $50 Barrels OF Corn
most of it Yellow, IS Acres of Wheat in the
Ground.
HO USEHOLD q KITCHEN FURNITURE D.:
3Bedsteads, Tables, 2 Wristbands, Bureau.
Safe, Sidcboard. a lot of Chairs. Clock. 2
Stoves, | Cooking Stove, Barrel Cider Vinegar,
Sewing Machine.
The Corn will he delivered on West side Of the
River and if purchased by large lots for Boat load
will deliver il on the Bank at Watsnn's Factory
TER NS.-A Credit of Twelve Months will be
given on all sums abOse Sl0 all sums of SO and
under Cash, the Purchaser giving Bond with ap-
proved sccGr.ty, nepotisbie and PAYABLE in the
Shenandoah Valley National Bank ct Winchester,
with Interest from date.
Sale to begin at 10 O'Clock. No property to BE-
remo-ed until settled for.
Oct. 90, ls70-4t JAS. ". SHEPHERD.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-11-05
Retirement Of Secretary Cox.

The Hon Jacob D. Cox, Secretary Of the
lo;erior, has resigned bis position, refusing to
sanction forced assessments upon his clerks for
the corruption fluid. The New York Tribune
speaks of it as " Mr. Coxs battle against po-
r;ical patronage" and in another place says:
" Secretary C2x's letter Of resignation, printed
herewith, will increase the general regret at his
retirement from the post IN which he was doing
god work, on sound principles Of public SER
vice.
Il is well known at Washington that the re-
cent visit Of Senator Cameron Of Pennsylvania
and Chandler Of Michigan was for the express
purpose Of forcing q change in the policy Of
t.e Interior Department the staJborn Sscre-
tlry having been brought into collision with
some ofthe active political managers, aud his
&c sense Of duty had obliged him to oppose some
Of their motives of action through the depart
ment.'
The following extract from an article in the
Philadelphia Evening Telegraph exposes the
b2seness Of the movement against the Secre-
tA-y, and the meanness Of the President 10
Welding to the dic,ation Of the two notorious
political jobbcrs:
RESIGNATION or SECRETARY cox.
Al further controversy with regard to the
reasons FOR the exit 0f Secretary Cox from the
Cabinet has been si,enced by the publication
10. the letter Of resignation and the President
.1~- e l,s laart IN
ven 70 the public, u Is understood, by Mr.. Cox
HIMSELF aud in reading it the refusal Of the
President 70 sanction Us publication is not diff
acult 20 understand f.r the reasons assigned
~ Mr.. Cox for his retirement are well calcula-
ted 70 make the chief executive officer Of the
nation feel heartily ashamed If himself. In
deed the most promising sign about the whole
transaction Is that the President is still capa-
lie Of being ashamed of a mean and cowari'y
action that Is doubly disgraCelul and damaging
o bis administration from the fact that il was
done at the djcta,i1n Of such men as Senators
Cameron and Chandler, two Of the most uoto-
nous political jUbbers in the country, who have
long lost every claim to Reconsideration ofhon-
cradle men Mr.. Cox plainly aud uuequiyo-
-a'ly assigns for rendering his resignation a,
Secretary Of the Interior Department the same
reasons that we did, with the single exception
that he mentions no names but il requires ne
Daniel cone % judgment 20 tell us who were
the principal agents in banishing him from
the important post that he has filed with st
much honor and credit TO himself and wi 81
much satisfaction to the public.
1t is already given ont that the. Hon Co
'lmbus De,aao," late Commissioner Of Inter
nal Revenue, who succeeds Mr.. Cox, pro-
poses making number Of changes in the cleri-
cal force Of his department, but has not YET
designated those TO be removed, nor fixed upon
their successors" No doubt D,Auo is expect.
cd to execute the job with dispatch Wo tc
'bc helpless wieh, who failed to put into th,
corruption iuld the money be had allotted foi
ats butcher aud baker,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-11-05

BALTIMORE, - lst Oct1bcr, 49,
To Messrs luomas d. Houston, Edward
Peudletou, W. Burke Committee Virginia
Valley Railroad Company. /
am iu receipt of your communication at the
both instant desire o. return my heartfelt
Acknowledgements Tor the unexpected hOuor
You have conferred upon me.
As expressed 10 yuu orally, with my iueX-
pereuCe | felt tbe greatest iuuISposltIou To ac-
cept this highly important trust. and after re-
Election still feel greatly impressed with tie
difficulties 81 position iraught with 50 many
grave Responsibilities, aud still more do feel
the SERIOUSNESS If the attempt 70 t,l a place
which was So recently deemed of such mA4ul-
tude aud dignity as 90 command the services
aud earnest efforts # tire lllustrlyus aud la
meuted General Lee.
Recognizing the great importance Of the Gu
terprIse, and iureScyluL the many difficulties
10 be encountered, | can only bring myself to
undertake the duties OF the trust under your
assurances Of the unanimous support # all
parties interested M this great wurk IN Virgin
Ia, as wei, DIS Of the eminent CuzeUS of Bdltl-
more with whom You Informed NE You con-
suited.
In conclusion. I can but assure you that !
shall devote NY humble abilities IN every
practicable form 90 secure and insure the early
completion OF the Virginia Valley Railroad
work 10 which | have always taken the
deepest interest, serving IS 1t will to unite in
still stronger bonds those already So closely
connected by SD many ties Of mutual symPa-
thy aud interest.
Cordially approaching and rcciprocating the
kindly feelings You express personally, have,
gentlemen, TIE ha,ur 10 remain, with great
respect, your 9Jtj,,ut servant,
RuEERr GARRETT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-11-05
Pubic Meeting.

At Meeting Il the Conservative citizens OF
Jefferson County HELD at " Lee Hall" Wednes-
day evening. November Pad, 1870. on mo-
ton JOS. TRAPGELL, Esq, was called to the
Chair. At the rauest Of the Chair Mr.. Gal
laher stated tbatlbe object of the meeting was
To- perfect arrangements tor urano oar oecue
10 ire held at or near Chhrlestown' on mo-
tiou, Tuesday, November 9Th WAS the day a.
greed upon fcr holding SAID Barbecue. Inc
Char appointed j. Shan. Gaitaher a. Stump,
Geo. W Henson and Ell. +. Gailaher, a com
mitee to collect Contributions from the citizens.
On motion, the chair appointed Hon. W. Ii.
Travers, 7. G. Green, aud j. W. Kennedy,
a committee Of invitation on motion Joseph
Trapuell, Esq, va added to this committee.
On motion, the Clair appointed G.. W. Haines,
j. Ell Duke and VIM. II. Moore, to assist the
present. committee JAS \. Gallaher and J. C..
Holmes, in soliciting contributions. On motion,
the Chair appoipted VIM. W. Is. Galaher. D..
II Cockrill, J. C. Holmes, John ". McCurdy
Mai. Jas. Law. hooff and John j. Lock COM
mitiee If arrangements.
On motion, the meeting elected Col. John T.
Gibson, Chief Marshal, Assistant Marshals Col.
j. Q. A. Nadensousch, Col. Lewis w. Wash
ington, Col. q. =. Porter, Col. John j. Gram
than, Maj g. W. T. Kearsley, Capt. Ii. ".
Kearney, II. B. Davenport and Z. " Wilson,
Esqs On motion, the Chair appointed J. Shan.
GaIlaher and John w Dalgarn, a committee
to procure MusiE for the occasion. On motion,
John w McCurdy was elected Treasurer. On
motion, the Chair appointed J. Ed Duke, j.
c. Holmes and Cas skinner committee on
illumination. Messrs. J. Ed. Duke, J. n. Gal
laher and G. w, Haines were appointed COM
mittee on printing. On motion the Chair APP
pointed r. Ii. 0bckrill, B. Lloyd J. +. Hilbert,
a. Stump, w l.. Hedges and J. c. Holmes
committee to procure and erect a pole in Char
lcStown. On motion, it was ordered that the
proceedings of the meeting be published in the
papers Of the county. On motion, a vote OF
thanks was rendered Maj. Hooif for the use Of
Lee Hail. On motion the meeting adjourn
ed. S. WALTON,
Secretary.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-11-05
NEW GOODS.
NEW GOODS f. RARE BARGAIESf
Cash Purchases and Cash Scles


NNRuSSELL 4 LUCAS have just opened their
i Fall and Winter supply OF staple and season.
able Goods, large and varied in extent. beautiful!
in style, durable in quality and as cheap IL not
cheaper than can be purchased in the county. Id
all departments their stock is complete.
DRESS G00DS.-Poplins. Alnacas, houslaius,
Plaids. Surges, Reps, Calicoes. &C. HOSIERY.
English and American, with a full assortment Of
Ladies and Gentemen's Handkerchiefs, Neck Ties,
Scarfs &c.
BOOTS and SHOES have been made special
ty, as TO STYLE quality and price. The stock Is
complete in every department. manufactured to
order at the best houses of the city or selected
from first hands at manufacturers prices. Those
in want of any article in this line should not fail
to call as all tastes can be suited all qualities OBJ
tanned and all prices secured. Children and In
fants' Shoes of every variety.
HATS.-A complete assortment otevery quaiity
variety and STYLE, some OF which are superior to
ANYTHING we have ever before offered.
kEADY-MADE CL0THlNG.-A general and
complete stock. of the best quality, iashionably
cut. substantially made, and sold at the lowest
prices. Also, Gentlemen's Furnishing Goods,
complete in every department.
FAMILY GR0CERlES.-A large and general
assortment, adequate to all the wants OF old friends
and customers.
Thankful for the encouragement OF the past VIC
hope 10 merit continuance in the future.
Oct 20, ls70. l. L.