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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-02-05
Lad,s Advice 10 Young Men.

Dear gentlemen. between The ages OF
"eighisen and foriy'hve." listen tn lew
words OF arsultnus advice. When You
make asncisi cSIl Of an evening on
young lady,e away sisressenable hour.
Say you cod.e al eight o'clock, sn hoUr
snd hall is certainly as long 3. lhs mo-,
fascinating OF you IN conversation can, or
rather ought, to desire 10 use lis chsrms.
Two hours. indeed, can be very ples.sur.
Is spent With music. or other games. To
lend variety but. klnd slrs. by no mesns
say longer. Make short calis and come
oflener sirl-iht rs. sensible tue
hearted grl-Will enjoy 1t better, snd
really value vour acquaintance uOre.
Just conceive the agony II a gul Sho.
we'll knowing the feeling. OF isihef sGd
mother upon the ,ubJrcl, hears 'he click
strike ten, and Vet must ~ on The edge
Of her chair IN mortal terror lest papa
should put hi. oft repeated threat IN exc
cUiIoO-Ihst Of coming down and inviting
The gentleman To breakfast. And We pirls
understand II all BY experience. and know
~hsl ii Is 10 dread Ihe prognustIc of dis.
pleasure. In such cases a sPh Of relief
generally sccompsnIes the closing Of lhe
door behind the gslani, and one don't &c,
over the feeling OF trouble lill sale IN lhe
arms Of Morpheus. Even then some
times the dreams sre troubled nth some
phsnioms dreams oi an sngry father and
distressed (lor all psrIies) mother; and all
4 IL.
call Than he ought to.
Now young gentlemen friends, III I'll
YOU Whist We girls will do. For "a holf
snd hsiI Wr will he mnu ure>Isilbly
char.ulng and fsrcInsung; lhen. brv
monosyilStle tespon.es will hr all 100
need expect. And II. when Ihr limits
shslI have been passed, sistrllng quer'
shall be heard comIoe down st.lr-: "l>u't
II time 10 close up p yon must cnn-Iu"r
it = rlghtt Gus punishment, ,snd taking 'oof
hat. meCkly depart .Atder, aud ~ o.
hoped. wiser man. Do nuig arGN
bat the next time NOu cone, b. rsrt 'UI
you keep w,,hIn bounds We S,nt -
use early thcsr p',asaui mOrniug', aud
Improve rhe shining hours b,t Wien
forced To be mp al such unreasonable hour.
al night. exhausted nature " III -, ~. aud.
40 natural cons'quence. with fe VI
most speed IN dfes-Ing, W. can barely get
down to breskissl ~ lime Ia escape = rtp.
rIrnand irom papa, who dun'i believe ~
hesux-ss though lie VAS never Young
and a mIId, tepro,Ing glance from nam
ma. who understand. lItile beueI poor
daughter feelings, but suIl must dI.sp.
prove ouiwstdly. to keep up appearances.
And nov. young men. thIns about th'rc
lhings. and don'r-ior pit,' sake. don'G
throw down your paper 9rrh a"p,hS~.'
but remember the saic SIDE ~ ten.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-02-05
COLD Winter IS C0AIIG !

TIIE undersigned would announce TO his
i friends and customers that he has now IN
Store large and well selected Stock OF
MADE UP CLOTHING
for Men and Bows. Special attention has been
given 10 a large and well selected stock oil
BOOTS AND SHOES for Ladies, Misses,
Children, Men and Boys, City made and Eas-
tern Goods. A large stock Of HATS AND
CAPS for Men and Boys, the latest styles, now
in store. A large stock Of under'hr's and
Drawers from 80 cents up. Complete stock
of GENTS FURNISHING GOODS, Glove,
Hosiery, Collars of latest stylac, Neck Tics
and Bows, Trunks, Umbrellas, N9llscs, Rail.
road Bags, NOTIONS, Jewelry, Tobacco and
Cigars.
invite the trade 10 call snd examine
my Stock before purchasing elsewhere
feeling confident csn offer Bargains.
TERMS CASH.
Don, forget the piace-Oak Hall Fur
nishing House.
LLOYD LICKLIDER
September 25, 1868. II
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-02-05

SEPHERDSTOWN JEFFERSON COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA. SATURDAY,
MUSIC! MUSIC !

MUSIC HATH CHARMS TO SOOTHE
III THE SAVAGE, and now why not supply
yourself with one Of WIN, KNARE'S CELE.
BRATED PIANOS, celebrated for their Pow.
Err, SWEETNESS, FINE SINGING QUALITY, great
PURITY OF intonalion. and EvEsNEss throughout
the entire scale. The TOUCH is PLANT and
ELASTIC. In WORKMANSHIP they are nnexcel-
led, using nothing but the very BEST QUALITY
Of Lumber THOROUGHLY SEASONED before use,
and none but the very BEST woRKMEN are en-
ployed regardless Of the difference in wages.
EVERY PIANO is FULLY WARRANT
ED FOR FIVE YEARS.
Persons wishing TO purchase will do well to
call on the undersigned agent before purchas-
ing elsewhere.
j. WIN. GRANT, Jr., Agent.
Shepherdstown, W. Va.
July 81, 1869. 6m
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-02-05

exchange soys, "A fighting nan has
been employed on rhis paper. He weighs
eight hundred pounds. His wrists Gre
the very 'ooI0 of death, his eyes are
black; his no. boots ~ o, he is mon.
ter, ihls fighting msn of ours 7 He goes
(o' men lIkr sn tn, for green choose. lie
was never lhrsshed. O, he 10 whalo I!
he a:e seven car, Of oysrerc st our ofiicc
Tive other nlrh;, and called for more
He's ihe EeavIcot instrument uf ioil and
eternal punishment on record Come at
us yc lean and lsnk, overgrown specimens
OF humanity; spit on our boots il yea
dare; slide on our cellar door il you can.
and Il our Weilsspus CON; eycrlss;ineIy
go for you. then size and health have
nothing IN them.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-02-05

The Carriers Address Of the Rocky
Mounisin Htraid is a curiosity. Al the
top is woodcut Of buffalo chased by
sn Indian and the Indian chased by an
Indian and The Indian chased by loco.
motive, under which is that popular far.
Westsrn word. "How!" Then follows q
email wood.cut o. Rocky Mountain see.
merry, followed By some verses in The ver-
nacoIar. The appeal for stamps is as fol.
lows:
Kind friends and Psirons all
Male, female, great and small,
To ye we sing
The c8frIer-lhats "wP."
OUt with your buckskin bags.
Out with your t'iIered rags.
Tie New Years Eve
"Shoo, fv. don't bodder me.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-02-05
THE
CLABAU6H WASHER SUCCESSFUL.

I WOULD respectfully inform the citizens of
L jefferson and Clarke counties that am still
manufacturing this uneXceileG Washing Ma
chine, aud The general satisfaction it has given
the many families that have used il during the
five year. il has been introduced, | have no
hesitation i'll warranIimg II 10 wash clothes in
less tune, with less labor, less soap, and with
less wear to the clothes than any other method
known.
have reduced the price Of The Machine with
Wringer attached 10 $40. Each separate $40.
Shop price SIS fer both. Warranted for one
year.
| will deliver them on trial for one month,
and if the, fail 10 give satisfaction, Will re move
them if notlfied al the expiration of that time.
Orders solicited Terms accommodating
Addtess JAMES +. MADDOX,
Shepherdstown, W. Va.
December %, 1863. #
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-02-05
"Shoo. fv. don't bodder me.

How To KEEP PooR.-There is no
man but would like 10 have way point
ed out by which he might honestly attain
riches. No one would thank D. Tor a
prescription to ensure poverty. and yet
there ~ many q man who keeps himself
poor by InduIging IN the following: Two
glasses Of ale day at three cents. seven
~ three doIlals; three cigars, one sf'er
each meal, one hundred and nine dollars
and 6t,y cents; board for big dog. mir.
" doIIars-all in one year. two hundred
and twelve dollars and 6fy cenls-sufii- j.
cient to buy six barrels Of -four, one bar
re! of sugar, ore sack Of coffee. good
coat, a respectable dress, lrnck Tor The
baby, aud a bali dozen pairs OF shoes.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-02-05
TO THE FARM Frs.

WE have made araaps, %ID'i M al Dy HoS g"lGh S ave
D,cI>TJI-RAI. IMPLEMENTS at Baltimore
rr,ces freight added. Those in Iced OF such
S,,c,,s Yiil save u.oney hy giving Us a call
before purchasing elsewhere. We have con-
stantly on hand Sel mour * Morgan's New
York Gcpbned Reaper and Mower; Bickford &
Hofnan's Drill, best now in use, With or with
ont Attachment; Sinclair Patent Cutting Box
... Patent Water Drawers; Patent Corn Shell
Isrs. and all other Machinery used by Farmers
Also all kinds of FERTILIZERS at Baltimore
prices. .,u,,,,.o -. ond
Country Produce. ,coyr, s. co
Dufield5s Depot, September II, 1869. Il
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-02-05

An eastern editor ssys ihsi . msn IN
New York got himself into trouble by
marrying two wives. A western editor
replies ibs. good many men have done
the same thing BY msrrying one. A
northern editor says that number OF his
scqusinlsnces found trouble enough by
barely promising TO msry. without going
sny further. A Sootherr editor ssys that
a friend Of bis was bothered enough when
simply found in company With another
mans vile.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-02-05
Straw Wanted.

TnE VIRGINIA PAPER COVE
PANY, Of IlsiIlown. will be prefa''
ed t. purchase
STRAP OF .3LL KINDS.
on and after the lsi Of August, elmer j"
the stack or. delivered at The Mills 81
iisi;oer.
Apply 10 John II Sr;dcr. or al me
Niil..
July 81 1869. Il
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-02-05

A lady Who hal two children sick With
messlss wrote 10 friend for the be,r
remedy. TIE friend bad jos, received [.
note from another lady. InqurIpg the ssy
TO pickle cucunbers. In tbs confusion
the lady Who inquired shout Tire pickles
received the remedy for The measles. snd
The .nxious mother Of The sick children
With horror resd the following: "Sesld
them three or four lines in hot vinegar
and sprinkle them with salt and in . very
few dsys they eill he rUrpd."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-02-05
CHEAP SIDE IN THE FIELD {!
New Goods, New Goods,
AT
CHEAP. SIDE NO II

We have just returned from the
Hm Eastern market with new aud com
HS Plete STOCK OF GOODS, and a,e
6AS offering them as in days Of yore, at
the Low est possible price. Our stock
Is of every variety, usually kept ia a country
house. We therefore ask all who are in want
OF something i'll our line 10 give us call. We
consider II pleasure as well as a duty TO ex-
hl1lt our wares and make no charge for doing
SO, We are now SELLING FOR CASH, so
come along with your Greeubacks or their
equivalent, anc We can satisfy YOU that our
statement is correct. Determined not 10 be
unGersold by any neither Jew or Gentle, we
have gone to work with Will, and will do all
GOOD who may favor Us with j call.
We here take occasion to return our hearty
thanks for past favors, earnestly soliciting a
share Of patronage from the citizens Of DUFF
fields aud vicinity. We can always be found
on hand. Respectfully.
a. LINK & co.
Duifelds, Nov. 6, 1869, If
Spirit copy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-02-05

Brick Poneroy has rather demonli-
zed opirion OF modern msidens. for ne
ssys: THE good. sqosre. honest country
lss.es We knew ~ years sgone seem, like
choice dreams eDmp,red 10 HE walking
shop Windows. the hair -peddling, ribbon.
fIosioe. eiertippIng gs~gs~. Of hu.
marty nov called guile"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-02-05
THE GREAT ATTRACTION.

w. B. LAUGHS BOOK s NOTION STORE,
TEEPS constantly on hand a complete Stock
N Of Books, Stationery. Fancy Goods, Toys,
Notions, Well Paper, Window Shades, all the
latest Newspapers, Periodicals and Magazines.
Subscrpticns received for the came at Publish
ers prices. ALL Goods sold CHEAP 70!
CASH. Subscriptions required to be paid in
advance.
Persons patroni.ng my establishment viii
receive particular attention, and every pains
will be taken TO accommodate them. Every
article required bv my customers, and those
who favor me with a call, if not Oh hand, will
be furnished al the shortest notice.
Nov 90 lS66 IL
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-02-05

Goods at Prices 70 suit the Times
d1Y f have Just received smother large
III supply OF Domesties which we are
Offering very los lor Cash. Now is the
time to procure Bargains.
d.c II Rickrd s. Uelshans.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-02-05
TERMS OF THIS PAPER.
THE SHEPHERDSTOWN REGISTER
Is published WEEKLY


at 50 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-
heTed 10.
ApvLRrisEMESrs Of one square or less, for
thtee insertions or less 81 80, aud 80 cen.s per
square Tor each additional insertion. Larger
ones Ia the same proportion. The space OF
, mes will constitute n square.
liberal deduction viii be made from the
above rates, Oh yearly advertisements.
Ii Ih. number of insertions be not marked
on the advertisements, when sent IN, II Will be
published aud charged accordingly.
Jon FRINTING will be executed with neat
ness aud despatch
All Joo Work and Advertisements must be
paId for when handed IN.
Al. pet>onal communications will he charged
for a, the rate Of 81 cents per square, II lines,
IUr uuc Insertion
To avoid any misunderstanding on the part
of the Annual Advertisers. IT is proper TO state
distinctly that their privilege only extends 10
their own Immediate business, Real Estate Le
sa aud Ill other advertisements sent by them
20 be an additional charge, aud no variation.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-02-05

At J. S. Fleming's Cheap Cash
HfORE you can ge, The best Tobacco
y and Cigars, writing Paper and EnveI-
opes. PaQer Collars, aud foil stock OF
Shoe Findings OCT %
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-02-05
l. 90 X III e II E |!
REDUCED PRICES
Stoves, Sheet-iron and Tinware.

l. Z.
THE undersigned takes this opportunity Of
i informing The public that he is now carry
ing on his Establishment in the Stone Store
House few doors Wes, Of the Entler Hotel,
and will continue TO keep or hand, and manu-
facture 10 order, all kinds Of
FIRST-CLASS COOKING STOVES,
for either wood or coal, together with gener-
al assortment Of
HEATING STOVES,
PARLOR STOVES,
RANGES,
FURNACES,
CRATES,
&c., &C., &c. Also
House Furnishing Goods
in great variety, such as
Tin, Copper and Sheet-Iron Ware, Block Tin
and Japanned Ware, Flat Iron, Coffee
Mills, Timed Sauce Pans, Preser-
wing Kettles, Baking Pans,
Spoons, Forks, Lamps,
Walters, Buckets,
Tin Cups, &c.
Particular attention will be given 10
TIN ROOFING AND SPOUTING,
and all work will be done at the lowest rates
and in a manner warranted TO give perfect sat-
isfaction.
lie will furnish if desired ''Rohrer's lmpro-
we'd Spout Brackets" for supporting Spou's OIL
Cutters under the caves OF buildings, either
metal or wood.
REPAIRING Of every kind executed at
short notice.
A large lot of FRUIT CANS also on hand
and for sale cheap.
81 ND
Lead, will be taken in exchange for work and
all kinds Of Ware.
The patronage Of the public is respectfully
solicited, feeling assured that satisfaction can
be rendered. A. A. COOK.
Shepherdstown, Jan. 90, 1870. If
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-02-05

A b!ushins dsm"l called o. one OF The
sgeDeie' The other day 10 buy sewing
machine. DO you want feller ?" in.
CURED the modest clerk 10 suendsne,.
The ingeniou. msid rspl.d, With sou .
a'ptrty. mo. sir. have ORE"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-02-05
ORGANS! ORGANS

WAVING received Ihe Agency for Ba-
X ker & kandals Organs and Meiode-
on..Iw,ll be pleased 10 show the insiru-
nent and receive order,. They cannot
he exctlled. The prices range from S75
TO $3.50. J. ). fhc M'N"' AZ l.
June ~ 1869
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-02-05

UTAFFORD'S Olive Tar for Coughs,
y Colds, &C., for sale. st
oc,2 Billings Drug Store.
nURHAM TOBACCO.-I have jusI
~ received lsrge package Of No. l
Durham Smoking Tobacco, and would IN
vi,e nv old customers TO renew their pat
ronage. n. ~ 6lhnSs.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-02-05

Hos A III SrtPHFN- - The iollpsIrg
is letter from the Hon A II Shphru,,
dated Crawio,ds lTIh in.aut:
IL am now liuIe better ,han hs,o
been-am shle 10 SIT up. read sud uure n
lIue; but cannot walk or cVCn stand
without assistance.
please accept nv lhsnks for The m
ieresI you msniIest ~ my vel heIrg.
DO h physical snd spirtuai b. .s-utd
| am perfectly resigned To The viii OF God
in all my siil,cllon.. | endps,or. wub
the patience OF job, to bear whsicytr
svsiis Gre under HIS dIspcns,iiou. and
wIIh o Ill itiih ~ His mercy. lLro0Rh
the stonlng mediation OF the Red.sGirr
and sisn luuher. wuh firm belief that
"all IhIBcs work together Tor the good of
hose who love GOd aud put Their lfua
10 Him.
~ leading object with me for years in.
deed rom early youth has been so To
li,e--so 10 conduct my sell 10 ell things-
so TO dIscbargr, by the ss.,sisDce of Dr.
vine grace, all the duties Of this prob,-
tonsry tern-ss 10 be Tesdy 10 leave this
sphere Of existence for smother. brighter
and beiior one, whenever The ,on mons
70! my departure msy come. The world,
however much | may have been engaged
10 lie active scenes during my day. has
never had any real attractions for me.
have, /: !, true. taken deep interest in
them. boz a, al TINES more from sense
Of duty Than from sny other confederation.
81 nov feel deep In,ere., ~ Whist is
going On in our Stale. end in reply 10
your inquiry on has subject, all | can
cay is. that II Uner no word 10 The pub.
lie, and take no part, even feeble 9. ] sm,
il IS only because do not see hat any.
thing ] conId ssy or do could possibly sf.
lecI any good. God, IN III. infinite ne,-
cy. only knows what i. TO become OF this
country and lis institutions.
IL can say no more nov sxcep,Io 70.
pee, my thanks for your leiier. and r,ufn
TO on ny besl wishes. nov and forever.
Your. rruly, AJAX. II. STEpHEs.."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-02-05

SCIENCK' S Polmoni" Syrup for The
y cure or Con-umpucn, and disesses Of
The lung. for sale st Billings
oc, 80 Drug Store
NHWDER. Shot. Bar Lead. Caps and
( Pistol Cartridges. for sale by
HcCurdy 8. Duke,
dell Chsrle.town.
IPPLErON'S Almanac for 1870. 50
4 prrhly lllususIed, oniy 80 cts. at
dec IL Laucks Book Store.
CONCENTRATED Lye for making
v Soaps, for sale at
june 5 Billings Drug Store.
VACUUM Oil Backing. for sofening
U Harness, Boots. Shoes. &c. sold a.
march i3 Billings Drug Store.
HDO ARMY WAGONS. for sale by
OOO Knott g. Pendieion.
ZINE article OF Honey Soap. only 10
l. CTS cake. a, Billings Drug Store.
GOAL Oil Lamps. all sizes and styles.
u Comet Burners three sizes. Lamp
Chi .nneys and wicks. for sale at
ocl 81 Billings Drug Store
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-02-05
NOTICE 4!

Dee. IS. 1859.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-02-05
Readv-Made Clothing,

regular line of Household Furniture, Sleigh
Baskets, Runners and Shafts also SleIgh' on
hand. furnished complete, ready for use (; also
J. L Madjox's Unexcelled Washing Machines,
together will all other classes Of goods usually
kept in stores.
Also on hand aud ready for sale Somerset,
Shalier, Plain and Mcclellan Riding Saddles
and Brides, Wagon Saddles, also Carriage
Harness, with all kinds Of wagon harness. all Of
which is made in my shop by good workman,
and of best material, aud warranted. Special
bargains offered in above goods, orders solicited,
repairing promptly done.
| desire 10 return ny sincere thanks to the
many friends who have supported me by their
liberal patronage, and hope by renewed efforts
and dill,yeuce in business TO receive coniInu-
ance of iavors, and to add many new customers
10 nv list. and propose 10 sell as cheap as the
cheapest. Come aud see
And now friends, in reference 10 pecunnIy
matters. nv financial arrangements, aud obli-
cations. are such a, to make ii imperative upon
me to collect all the money due me, ana
theref re earnestly reqnes, all who are lndebt-
ed to make their arrangements to settle lheir
accounts with the closing year. Indulge 'he
hope that coerciye measures will not be reQulr-
ed in any case, but must have my money.
Respectfully,
J. s. MELVIN.
Elk Branch & Unionvilie Nov. 81, 1869. If
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-02-05

| once was jolly young beau,
And knew how 10 pick up fan,
But I've done with all that. you mus,
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1870-08-10
BREVITIES.

French agents are purchas.
ing large quantities of hay in
Scotland.
The Sultan has ordered a
supply of Gatling's American
revolving cannon.
The St. Petersburg journals
report Russia has no design on
the Danubian Principalities.
A Spanish feet entered the
Mediterranean Thursday night.
1t goes to the Balaeric Islands.
The Italian Senate has sane
toned the proposed armament
Of the country, and adopted o
vote of confidence in the Minis
try.
A dispatch from Antwert
represents the fatal effect Of
war on commerce fully felt
there. Money is extremely
scarce, and business at a stand.
The journals at Madrid have
been prosecuted for publishing
false dispatches from Paris an
nouncing the defeat of the
French at Saarbrucken.
More people are killed by
Lightning than is commonly
supposed. According to some
recently published statistics,
more than ten thousand people
have been smitten by the cleo
trio fluid within the past 30
years, of whom 1882 were
killed outright. The fiery bolts,
however seem to make q dis
tlnction on account of sex, for
Of the $50 killed within the last
ten years, only 243 were fe-
males.
The mission of Duke Codore to
Copenhagen to induce Denmark
to form an alliance with France
has failed. Since his arrival
there Denmark has declared for
neutrality in the pending war.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1870-08-10

The " Young Folks RMal' is the
title of n new Rural and Literary
Monthly, designed for Young Men
and Young Women, which is to be
issued by Ii. N. F. LEWIS, the pub
Usher of the Western Rural, at Chi
cago. Prizes are offered for stories
and contributions from young wri-
ters. 81 90 per year.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1870-08-10

IT is supposed that the water that
flows from coal bank opened some
years ago on the hill east of this
town, near the east side of JOHN
LowRY's cornfeld, is poison. Moth
ing will grow in the ground near
whore the water runs down the
south side of the hill. On Monday
last j. G. SwETLAND sent q quart
bottle full of the water to a Cincin.
natl chemist for the purpose of hav-
ing it analysed.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1870-08-10

WE direct the attention of the
travelling public to the Time Table
of the Columbus & Hooking Valley
Railroad, in the Railroad Time De-
partment on the fourth page of this
paper. 1t will seen that Through
Car now runs between Portsmouth
(Oia ..Athens) and Columbus. We
shall publish the history Of the road
soon. M. M. GREENE, its energetic
Vice Presidentwill accept ourthanks
for faYOrs.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1870-08-10

1T is not quite dark now unit
past 8 o'clock at night. In coun-
tries further north, as in England
the twilight now continues till near
Iva quarter past II; apS in the
northermost parts of Europe, espec.
tally at North Cape, those who have
journey thither for that purpose
may see the annual spectacle Of
"Midnight sun"