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Permanent Manure.

1t was extensively used tho past seasop m
Wheat. Corn and Cotton, and has given entire
Satisfaction. as ID shown by number OF
certificates from some Of the best planters in
Georgia and South Carolina
Our prices for Fertiizing, or Y Lime. in 81 +
per ton cash, put UP in casks or barrels, de.
livercd in tho city of Augusta or at any land
ing on the Savannah River. Tho price of cur
NM. or Mason's Limo, is 81 per barrel. de-
hyered as above.
We are agents for the celebrated ''Stoncwall
Cotton Fertilizer" and "Pure English Dis.
solved Bone" which we receive direct from
duccd prcea. COLES, SIZER eco.
No. II Mcintosh street, Augusta Ga.
Agent, THOS. u. CLAKKSON, Columbia, s.
L. Oct 10 emo
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United States Of America.
SOUTH CAROLINA DIsTRICT.
FOURTH C1Rc1r1r-I,

FOURTH CIRcUIr--IN EQUITy.
Abram Van Buren, and 8. Angelica, his wife
ct dl, rs. John Peter Brown, et ol
RY virtue of an order Of the Court in this
1D case, will offer for sale. &c public outcry.
on the FIRST MONDAY In November. 1871. at
Columbia. at not less than the appraise prices
below stated, the following parcels Of LAND:
All that PLANTATION, called "Big Lake"
situate, siir.,, lying and being in the County Of
R!chland, in said State, on the Conparee
River, about eight miles below Columbia. con-
tanning about two thousand one hundred and
seventy acres. and appraised at twelve dollars
per acre. Said plantation has boon divided
into two tracts, Of nearly equal quantity. by
the road running through the plant alton from
the main public road to the Congaree River,
and the tracts will be sold separately.
ALSO, ls1 i7r-
All that PLANTATION, called ..sbiyer -
lying in same County and State, about eight
cen miles below Columbia, containing thirteen
hundred acres more or less, and appraised
at ten thousand dollars. :
TERMS OF SALE.-One:fourth cash; balance
upon credit OF one, two aud three wears.
with the bonds Of the purchasers, bearing in
terest at the rate Of seven per cent, payable
annually, secured BY mortgage Of the lands.
Purchascrs to pay for stamps and papers.
Said !ands may be purchased at private sale,
on application to the undersigned, at Sumter
$. C. J. G.. RICH ARpsON
Oot Special Referee.
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CHARrasgoN. October 16.--Ootton
quiet-lqw JniddlibgJ 18 11(HlSA; ssres
ee'Pts pr, 258s lbales;esalea.a8 1900; stock
GA1vEsroN, October 1e Cotton active
good ordinary 161; receipts 1,34O
bales; sales l, 700; stock 25, 191.
AUGUSTA, October 16. Cotton dull
mIiddling 1S16; receipts 800 bales; sales
MoDms, October 1e.-Cotton dull
middling 19; receipts 2,789 bales; sales
1000; stock 16,103.
NoRForK, October 16. COTTON Quiet
low middling l8A@l8T; receipts 1857
bales; sales 100; stock 4. .955.
BosToN, October 16.-Cotton dull ~
middling 20%; receipts 1920 bales; sales
100; stock $500.
WILMINGTON, October 16.-Cotton
firm--middling 1877; receipts 33s bales;
sales 1913; stock 3,493.
SAVANNAH. October 16.--Cotton
quiet and dull-low middling 1897; re-
ceipts 3,757 bales; sales 1,4OO; stock
1908. "'-
MkMpns. Ootobur iG.-Cotton quiet
middling 1871; receipts 3, 965 bales.
New ORLEANS, October 1G.-Cotton
easier-middling 194 ca 1898; receipts
4,356 bales; sales 5000; stock 3,597.
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probably continue Tonight on the mid:
die Atlantic coast and on the extreme
Southwest, with clear weather else.
where Partially cloudy and pleasant
weather will probably prevail on Toes
day very generally East Of the Missia-
sippi. rs S q. E':sg ; ;'!sif: z. IS a..'l'
si BosroN, October Il THE post Office
procession was imposing. s{..ll.
New YORK, October 16 AT 70 o'clock,
the Columbia was mile ahead. Bet
ting six to four against the Livonia.
LATER. The Columbia passed the
winning post at s O'clock. The Livonia
was not in sight.
Fifty insurance Presidents were con-
sulting to-day. Miller, the State Super
intendent, addressed the meeting, saying
it they were compelled to go into liqni-
dation, he would do his best to protect
the interests of insurers; but he wanted
frank and candid statements. President
Oakly, just from Chicago, considered
the losses there under.stated. The Chi
cago companies could not pay moro than
ten or fifteen per cent. He stated that
oil New York companies would pay their
loss.
CHARLESTON, October 16. Arrived
Steamers South Carolina, New York;
o1Soot oAAtA0iOAoS SuAA OtEehtu, ullu-
delphia; bark Volant, from New York
for Galveston, disabled; bark Victoria,
Cape Devorde.
WASHINGTON, October 16.-The Trea-
surer has issued an order to reissue
Sl,5OO.0OO of the notes destroyed at
Chicago.
CHICAGO, October 16.-The banks
open for business tomorrow and pay de-
positors in full. All branches Of trade
are rapidly locating.
MONTREAL, October 16.--A terrific
gale after heavy rain caused serious
damage to life and. property. The roof
of the new st. George Church starting
during service, the people rushed ont in
the middle of prayers. The Cathedral
apire rocked like ship mast. Miss
Annie Love. daughter of John Lowe, OF
the Gazette. was killed by FILLING tree
KINGSTON, October 16.-All vessels are
delayed. Many dragged their anchors,
md two are ashore.
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Auot1on saaew.
EXECUTORS SALE
REAL ESTATE.

RY virtue OF an order from the Court o
~ LIopate i4r eaid County, we will sell, at
EEfdgslelS gs g HI TO the highest bidder on the
lowing LANDS, belonging to the estate Of
Marshall Frazier, late OF said County, de-
:. pr is tr4St S Of LAND. at Island Ford. on Big
containing six hundred and ninety six acres,
more or less, adjoining lands OF Lod Hili. j.
Il. Brooks and others. nh 4.
One ether rrac. ae 1tTsG; Ts2s.a Ford 1nor,
the River Tract, containing eight hundred
ana MT y'nlne acres moro or less, adjoining
,9nds Of Jeremiah Cooper, - Beard, the
Homo Tract and others.
The above Lands are very valuable and
productive, have good improvements and
are in high state OF cultivation. A rare
opportunity 10 here offered to rersons wish
ing real estate to purchase the best Planta-
ton in Edgefeld County.
ALSO,
The Homestead whereon the said Marshail
Frazier resided at the time OF his death. at
Edgeield Court House, with about seventy
five acres OF land attached. This is one OF
the most handsome residences at Edpeteld.
and the place is admin ably improved other
wise. >,NT->'-
Ono tract Of Land, lying on Beaver Dam
Creek, containing two hundred and ffty-
seven acres, more or less, adjoining lands Of
and others.
The large Store ouso, iii Edgefcld village
formerly occupied by Frazier SaDders. Il
- ALSO, tl;
The store House on tho South west corner
OF the Public square, at Edgeaeld village.
adjoining tho present stand Of B. @. Bryan.
TEhMs.-One-third cash; balance on q Gre
dit OF one and two years, in equal annual in.
stalments, with interest from day OF sale.
Inc credit portion OF purchase money to be
secured by mortgage OF the said lands. Pur.
chaeers to pay for titles and stamps. 7T7
". II. FRAZIER.
w. A. SANDERS,
Oct ~ tuth4 Executors.
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Full to Overlooking. d.

. f. i \. "a . d. H -
EVERY department OF our MAMMOTH
DRY GOODS PALACE full and complete.
Evorythng we keep, comprising all goods
usually found in Dry Goods Stores, Shoe
Stores, Hat Stores, Millinery and Dross-ma ak
Ing establishments, has b zen bought with our
usual care and taste, and. in prices we arc
competing With retail houtea OF New York,
Philadelphia and Baltimore, and are daily ac-
tually saving money for every person who will
come i'll and see what VIZ keep Let every
buyer ask themselves one question and an
swer it fairly, it is this: Canmot and does not
this house of Il. G. Silver j. Co. sell goods
cheaper than other louecs in their line?
Handling the immcnee amount OF goods that
they do? Certainly. Commercial law tea achcs
as fact, as a good sound rule, that the man
who buys 1900, 900 per annum of merchandise,
can buy much cheaper than ho who buys
100000 R. G. SILVER 4 co.
II. y. NHlyER DAVID JONES.
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Abbeville Agricultural Fair,
10 de he'd on TIE ash, 2G.h and 27th of October.
dasasRe S a Es Is4 EE5ez4s93
GENERAL sUPERINTENDENT's OFFICE,
dREENvILLE AND COLUMBIA II. r. Co.,
COLUMBIA, 8. O., October IS. 1871.
W accommodate .persons attending tho
l. above Fair, ROUND TRIP TICKETS will
be issued between all Stations on the Green
vile and Columbia Railroad and Abbevillc,
commencing on TUESDAY, the oath, and
each day thereafter. up to Friday, the eth,
Inclusive. Good to roturn at any tima be-
tween tho date Of issue and Monday, tho S0th,
inclusive, Tor the price Of single ticket one
way: special Passenger Train will be run
on the three days OF the Fair, viz: 25th, 2Gth
and 9th, between Abbevile and Stations be-
low Cokesbnry, rs far as Ninoty. Six; leaving
the lattor place in tho morning, and Abboyilic
in the evening, after the closo OF the Fair.
Due notice will hereafter bo given OF tho
hours OF Departure and arrival of tho Train
ct the respective Stations.
THOS. DODAaIEAD,
Oct Is General Huperintendent
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Dancing School at Temperance Hal

Dancing School at Temperance Hall.
70 PREPARE yourselves for tho South
EA Carolina Club Ball. Learn how to stand,
nGkA Adanoe or walk gracefully MONS
bhhGER teaches how to Dance correctly all
the various square, round. German, and also
rancy Dances Of every description. These
rancy Dances are most useful tor the i'm
Provement OF the carriage. Terms moderate.
nupiis taken by tho session or the month
Two Lessons per week. For particulars, ap-
ply at Hendrix House. Oct Is
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I'll p llIn,HllS lI,l q ss!s1;A7E7! R1AM0 1T ?

Z t.p3Sp SNSOGNiS:1 S:1IGt0E A1O1EHostl . ;Ss. ~
MARINR tpIsAsfiERs1:FLooDs IN GH1NA--.
FRENCH Mn.1sTRRIA1APPo 40,
., LONDON, October 1e.-The steamer
City Of Paris, from New York for Liver.
poof.GtoR Cape Clear. broke down.
Steamers hnvo gone to her assistance.
There is a strong breeze, bit no appre-
hension of theIsteamer's safety. Two
steamers eollided in the Tyne, and five
lives lost. = a!s, ii,.. s,.,.s1
Quertier has arrived in France from
Berlin, with + ratified . treaties from
Shanghai Of the llth. There wa, great
food in Tien- -tsin, and 10000 square
miles are under water. Also, q terrible
typhoon at Hong Kong and along the
coast. The city ofEHong Kong is threat
ened with inundation. S;s%
The rinderpest has broken out at
Mingolea. .l.e3.
NIGHT DISPATCHES.
QUEENsTowN, October 16. Tho City
OF Paris, reported broken down, has ar
rived here.
PANS, October 16.-Pioard has been
appointed Minister to Italy. Goisot
goes to Athens The appointment OF
Ferry to the United States has been
withdrawn. e.;i.
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The New Departure.

NJE propose to depart from the old foey
w habit OF selling
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RIGHT SIDE up


MIR. EDITOR: It gives us pleasure to Law be-
fore our Policy Holders and the public, the
following dispatches. showing that all our
Companies have come out of the great
Chicago Fire intact:
COLUMBUS. Ga, October 10, 1871.
Messrs. II. E. Nichols & Co., A. gents:
We had nothing in Chicago; always dc.
clined placing agency there.
D. f. WILCOX.
Secretary Georgia Homo Insurance Co.
HARTFORD. Conn, October 10, 1871.
Messrs. II. E. Nichols & Co., agents: :.
The old Hartford will promptly meet it's
obligations in Chicago and elsewhere, as
usual. Continue business.
GEO. L. CHASE,
President Hartford Fire Insurance Co.
New YoRK, October 10, 1871.
1leSsrs. II. L. Nichols e. Co., Il GEMS:
Chicago losses will not affect capital of
Company, being lees than fire surplus.
CHAS. L. WHITE,
Manager North British and Mercantile
Insurance Company.
New YoRK, October II, 1871.
MessrS. II. E. Nichols O. Co., 4 cents:
The Continental is aound beyond pera oven.
ture, and will pay it's losses promptly. Go
ahoad with your business.
GEO. T. HOPE, President
CINCINNATI, OHIO, October IL, 1871
Messrs. II. E. Nichols & Co.. agents:
Andes solvent and paying losses. Advance
rates and go ahead.
Oct 14s J. b. BENNETT. President.
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Abbevllle Agricultural Fair for 1871.
Notice TO Station agents and Contributors.

Abbeville Agricultural Fair for 1871.
Notice TO Station agents and Contributors.
4aa CD 4 gs;[ s'z sssEs sgsya.s
GENERAL sUPERINrENDENT'S OFFICE.
dREENyILLE COLUMBIA RAILROAD CO.,
COLUMBIA, 8. O., October 13, 1871.
W encourage tho agricultural interests,
and at the same timo to prevent imposi.
ton, tho following rules in regard to articles
intended Tor exhibition at the Fair will bu d.
served
All articles intended for exhibition ut the
FAIR Will be regularly way-billed and entered
on the books of the Company, and charged
tho regular rates OF freight by the Company's
Freight Tariff, when going to tho Fair, and
WHICH must bo paid before the delivery OF the
articles to tho owner or party controlling the
same; but If not disposed Of and returned as
the property OF the same party, thcy will be
transported to the Same Station from wlicl,
ORIGINALLY sent free Of charge, and the amount
Pald Tor their transportation to tho Fair will
ee refunded, thus securing for articles in
tended for exhibition only free transportation
both ways.
These dcsiroua OF sending stock or Other
articles TO tho Fair will please notify the
Agent at tho Station from which it is TO be
sent. OF the quantity and tho car room re-
quirod, and at what timo, sufficiently in ad.
vance, to oneble him to provide the necessary
accommodations.
Agents, on receiving notice, will make in,-
mediate application for the necessary cars
that they may bo furnished in time.
$50 THOS. DODAMEAD,
Oct 10 General Superintendent
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TERMS OF THIS PAPER.
THE SHEPIIERDSTOWN REGISTER
is PUBLISHED WEEKLY

at so per anuum in advance, or if paid with.
IN two months after the date of subscription.
if not paid within two months So will he
charged These terms will be strictly ad-
hered TO.
ADykRTIsEMsNrs Of one square or less. for
thee insertions or less ST so, aud 81 ceu.s per
square for each additional insertion. Larger
ones il the same proportion. The space Of
- lines will constitute n square.
A liberal deduction Will be made from the
above rates, on yearly advertisements.
IT the number Of insertions be not marked
% the advertisement, when sent in, il will be
published and charged accordingly.
jos PRINTING will be executed with neat
cess and despatch.
All JOB Work and Advertisements must be
paid for when handed in.
All personal communications will be charged
Tor at the rate of 80 cents per square, IL lines,
for one insertion.
To avoid any misunderstanding on the part
OF the Annual Advertisers it is proper TO state
distinctly that lheir privilege only extends 10
their own immediate business. Real Estate. Le-
gal aud ell other advertise ments sent by them
10 be an additional charge, aud no variation.
No paper discontinued until all arrearages
are paid up, uuless at the option of the editor.
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DSTOWN FFERSON COTTNTY WEST VIRGINIA. SATURDAY. FEB ISL
Reception Of Mrs. President Grant.

On the 10Th instant, about quarter OF
,hree O'Clock, Mrs. Grant, attended by
Mrs Secretary Fish. Mrs. Judge Dent
ard Mrs. General Porter, entered The
Blue Room and occupied p0sI'inns near
the east door, with General Michler, the
Superintendent, of Public Buildings, on
her left. to preseu, the callers as last a
they arrived. IL being CsbInet DAY. the
President. as usual. was unable TO iske
his place By the side Of Mrs. Giant. un-
I'll sller the session was over, about
quarter past three O'Clock
There has been good deal Of uncer.
tainly for the last few days among The
ladies OF the community 10 know whether
they should appear in evening dress or
ordinary afternoon costume. The conse-
quence was that a soms~hai marked
ptsds,ion of dress " az noticeable, although
The maj ,rlty oT HE lady callers followed
the u.u,l custom of wearing nver-sscSs
and ordinary, though tasty. waking Co.'S
tones. The few evening costumes hat
appeared were, however. worthy OF re-
mark. Mrs. Giant va. si,red IN dove
colored sllk. sprl"k'e! Protrsely with
clusters Of no"ers shshily rsI.ej, with d
single hOUnce uI poInIIac and an eirh
ny OF illusion IN front. where ihe dress
wss cut halt square. Her hair WAS sin.
ply braided, wlh a Jew,lled Brazilian
fly resting Iightly in irnn'; a gold chain
around ihe neck. made OF massive LINKS.
suspended an open lOckeI enclosing a
miniature portrait of 'he President III "n''
form her cola: vas lastenrd by breast
PIN of diamonds Other ihsn this she
| wore no ornaments.
Mrs Fish wore a pesrl-coIored slIken
/ tram. with an overdIess ard flnunces oi
/ lace. The rich color Of her dress made
I decidedly eiTecnve contrast alIh ihe
| crimson flowers ihst wefc scattered IN
! her hair. She wore IN the way OF orna
menls i massive dISmond cross pendant
10 gold chain.
Mis- bent wore a sltaucol,red 'is.
with iuIi overdfess Of black lace, coral
bresslpIn and earrings.
Mrs. General Porter appeared 10 eres'
advantage in tlue slIk, trimmed with
crimson ribbons. Her hair wn iner'
wosen with crimson ribbons.
Later in the afternoon Mrs. Cole. o'
New York, parucllsr frie"d of Mr.
Grant, Joined her suite. Mrs. Cole cre-
ALTO buzz of admiration by her s'egan
costume. IIwa. q efimsou sik, hoUnced
with black lace. that looked more like Z
go,samer web than the work Of mortal
| hand.
Mrs. CoIfsx appeared in a walking
costume OF black velvet aud six. With q
proiu.Ion OF lace trimmings.
tI.s Slack. t.: New jersey. pe'i;s
blonde, attracted attention by her person
at attractions and the richness OF bet
/ dtess.
LADY Thornton followed The usual Gus
tom IN tie maue' Of dress by appearing
IN afternoon COstUm.
MI,s Minnie Sherman wore blscl
velvet walking drtss, pTolu'ely trimmed
with lace.
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A CARD.

JBEG leave TO return my thanks TO the pub
i lie for the liberal patronage heretofore ex-
tended 10 me, and hope TO merit continuance
Of tho same. have now very large and
complete stock Of BOOTS AND SHOES TO
,uii all who may favor me with a call. All
knds of work made 10 order and satisfaction
Oet8 J. S. FLEMING.
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Dragged Down 10 Her Death

At noon, Up came The bucEei from lie
well, and our Beautiful whte dore. with
wings close folded To her breast, and her
eyes death shaded, lay IileIess OF the buck
cts rIm. VIVA, dragged her downIo the
deep. dsrk we'll Some one had snsred
her foot, bot she had broken away. and
carried the strong. fine cord ioI0 her nest,
aud The ,hread I0Ined itself around her
nnhedeeG nesting; then the fright ned
bird flew from her ue,i. aud Sas dragged
down the open mouth "i the well to her
death. The dead weight Of her own
Aedglng drew her under the chill wa
,ers. and qoenched her lie
As thought Of the poor buds tirng'
gle. tie wild beating .: winds ard We
sharp cry OF JI,tresS. remembrsnces o'
wilder human Struggles came 10 hlnd-ol
mothers drsgped 10 lhelr death 10y TecA'
lees. w,lIlul son-, who are Iushi"g Down
10 dark and Gismsi lorms oi lIle. hat
s,ronr. fne chord ol mother love viii not
break. Nusrsrn ufIngta'Iiudc can pAH
II. no sltsrn OF sorrow can snap II. Along
tie rouph, ,Ioan.grade OF sin and cum
and sLsneis dragged ter faithful. loving
hesri. At times YOU shalI hear her DIS
tfesslul CRY. II Will break forth IN deh
snce oi all pressure OF prudence or oPIn-
Ina, and lhis from cheer sgoDy ol soul
That child, broken from her authority
aud rrgsrdleps al her love, - iTshpling
the wine ol life from her hearts rIpened
clusters under his very feet. Is would
seem enough that Glsiernsl love shoJlJ
endure birth. psng and ycsrs ol "ssnne's
and watching yet added 'OmetIme' are
cruel neglect, sharp. cutting words, Ond
Whist Is worse. hi'ler cur-ing. HE bird
whose nest has been torn by .loim from
its cradle branch. and 1ang upon the
swollen stream, follows her f1isd young,
hutprng above hem. vairly toying to
snatch them rom lhe swrllng waters. and
oil tie ume ringing out sharp notes oi DIS
iress. And 80 hsye seen m0iher fol.
low Tie ssd fortunes OF wicked. dts'i-
paled son down tie slopes OF hs deprs'l'
ty, iuto the very Jen' Of shame and mis-
cry, TO snatch, II possible. her darling
from rhe ave Of death. Nothing save
death can quench maternal love. These
FIRE, will fame under ,he G,Iehiiesi de!
uge Of scorn. A mother will cling to q
con when Ill others have abandoned hIm.
There 10 no chssm that the will not
bridge. M depth into which she will not
plunge, that she NAV lilt up and bring
back 10 God and PurIty hei sinnIng child.
We know Of moihers whose woes, r
Iold. would chill the blo0d-psIieui. sor
Ouirs women, on whose heart grIei
presses with dead. crushing weight. snd
who look ont OF sst eyes into the calm
faces Of mothers WHO sre marching IN iie
BY the side Of noble. manly sons. and
nournfully s.k. Why has God gwen me
gall 10 drink ! Why these ashes 10 my
llps.
Owe ,on.. gone out from .hs home
shelter. ,pls.hed by the ws'es ol d''nP'-
non. and rushing down the s'eeps o'
death. know sc moi that you are dr1eeine
do~n v ith 700 the tTuesi heart God ever
gave 10 child You sre dsshing from
YOU VIA, worIds cannot purchase. You
irsmple untold wealth onder your fe't.
You cannot go down alone. for you are
double souled, SO closely elings ihst-4
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WnE Improved Eagle Hay, Straw and
4 Stalk Cutter. cuts five different
lengths, also The improved Delaware Corn
Shelter, double and single spout, for sale
by .NcCurdy g. Duke.
lpHE largest stock of fine Table and
4 Pocke, Cutlery in the county. will be
found al Me Curdy g. Dukes.
TlVERY article in the Tlnware line for
n sale by MeCurdy & Duke.
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like good health, especlally wheh 'He s'eA'
1T, Now the best way to preserve your
health is to so toJ. ;. sIemlnEs n ana
- get frst-rate PAIR oi y OF
SHOES, aud pair Of those splendid Gro
ouet Slippers for your wife, and while you are
getting these you had better buy few pairs oi
Alaska Overshoes. They are mighty useful IN
a family, especially in wet weather. Ane
don't fan TO get a few pairs Of Silver IIPed
Shves for the children. and if you have any
change left, got yourself pair OF Boots, ana
then If there is nothing else in that line you
can go Eome with light heart and kiss the
baby, or sou,e one else.
Oct6 Us. FLEMING.
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BE THANKFUL.

For sunny fields and sheI'ern2 trees.
Whose green leaves stir 10 every breeze {;
For brookle,s murmuring soll and low
For oceans deep, uncessing lo~
For sweet. green grass, and DAISIES lar !;
For lilies brgh, and roses rare
For life. and for our power OF love,
LIE, US give thanks 10 HIM above.
For Springs clad promise. Summers
glow.
Autunn's rich fruits, and Winters snow {;
For mornings east illumining ray
For The calm time OF closing day
For sleep with soothing dreams and rect !;
For chldren's merry laugh and Jest;
But most Tor those dear friends We love,
LeIu give thanks to Hin above.
For holy peace in grief concealed:
For knowledge gained and truth revealed;
Religions aspirations high.
For Fsllh. Tor Hope. for Charity
For memories Of joys long past;
For time which brings the right ct Iast;
For death uniting all we love.
Let us give thanks 10 HIM above.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-02-04

Col. J. HoIssr Hughes. formerly pro-
prie,or Of NJ, Alto Iron Works.in Flank
I'm comfy, Pa, and an old and highly
esteemed ci'izen OF Washington county,
Md. died al his residence near H,sers.
town. on Sunday lasi. aged IS yes".
Judge Ferguson finished up the work
Of indexing the Code for W. Va, on the
9th inst.