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South-eastern Independent. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1871-1871, 1871-06-23
A New SWindling Dodge.

Fer about a week past few rough
looking shaTpes from New York have
been operating in this vicinity, swindling
the farmers by what is known as the cloth
dodge They went around by twos, and
played their game in the following man
ner: One of these two would go to house
and offer for sale piece of cloth at very
low price. If he sold the cloth there his
pal would reach the house soon after he
left it, and ask the inmates whether a man
had sold them any cloth. When the cloth
was shown to the second conner, he would
instantly claim it, saying that it had been
stolen from him, and the purchasers, to
avoid being implicated in any trouble,
would of course surrender the cloth, and
lose what they had paid for it. 1t is said
that these sharpers made Newburg their
headquarters, but carefully RETAINED from
practicing their little game here. Police
Officer Andrews has been watching them,
not liking their looks, but not being able
to bring anything directly against Inem
until to-day. But they left town for New
York last night leaving, it is said,
some unpaid bills behind them. If ex-
changes will refer to the dark ways" of
this gang of New York gentlemen, who
live by their wits, at other peoples ex-
pense, farmers in other sections may be
put on their guard against the swindlers.-
Nesc6urg Journal.
South-eastern Independent. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1871-1871, 1871-06-23
4 Word for Boys.

TRUTH is one of the rarest of gems.
Many youth has been lost in society by
allowing it to tarnish his character, and
foolishly throwing it away. If this gem
still shines in your bOsOms, suffer nothing
to displace or diminish its lustre. Pro-
family is a mark of low breeding. Show
as that man that commands much respect; /;
an oath never trembles on his tongue.
Read the catalogue of crime. Inquire the
character of those who depart from virtue.
With but few exceptions you will ind
them to be profane. Think Of this and
do not let vile word disgrace you.
South-eastern Independent. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1871-1871, 1871-06-23
NUMBER 12.

of the opinion that the working of the
needle and thread through the system caus-
ed the dizziness with which Mr. Day has
which tells this story, adds that since the
operation Mr.. Day feels greatly relieved
and is improving in health.
A STRIKING instance of progress, or de-
generation, as some view it, is noted in
England. A London paper says twenty
years ago the name of the favorite in the
Derby was household word' in every
English home for weeks before the race
was run Now nine persons out of ten
are ignorant of his name. The turf seems
to be fast following the foot steps of the
prize ring, and will probably at last be
landed in the same slush. It has made so
many peers bankrupts and so many SER
wants thieves that both lords and foOtmen
now are cautious of meddling with it.
What was regarded as "noble pastime,"
Is now no longer "pastime," but q mat
ter of business, conducted by low gam
blers in spirit of gain, and not as trial
of strength, speed and skill between we'll
bred and highly trained animals.
A PORTLAND (AIaine) paper tells how
an expert" identified forged signature
The witness testified that his name as ap-
pearing to one of number of notes was a
forgery, while the ablest experts declared
that they could see no difference in the
signatures. The witness persisted that the
one he designated was forgery. Careful
tests were applied, the notes were shuffied
and dealt to him, but he instantly picked
out the fraudulent paper. The notes were
then overlaid in such manner as to show
only the attested names, and without a
moments hesitation he drew out the same
paper. Every test which the ingenuity of
the lawyers could devise was applied,
with the same result, and the case went to
the jury. After the case was closed, one
of the counsel gave the papers careful
examination, when it was found that the
disowned signature had been punctured
with pin between the letters, but the
mark was so exceedingly small that it had
escaped score of prying eyes; yet to the
witness experienced vision it was as
plain as a pike-staff"
South-eastern Independent. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1871-1871, 1871-06-23
Never Late.

A SABBATH SoHooL in Albany, N. Y,
has had the same superintendent for forty
years, and he was ne0er behind time IN all
his forty years service in the school.
Think of that, boys. Chief-Justice VIII
liams of Hartford, Conn, was teacher Of
the Sunday School, and the superintendent
always knew when it wanted three min
utes of the time to open the school by
seeing him enter. Think what punctual-
ity that wasl Boys and girls note these
fine examples of promptness In duty
South-eastern Independent. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1871-1871, 1871-06-23
Poetry.
PUss IN THE coREER.

ALL day long In the corner she sits:
All day long in the corner she knits:
But while her dextrous needles play
Her eyes, SO liquid, and large, and gray,
MARX me and watch me around the house,
for snes " Fuss IN the Corner" and I'm tn
mouse.
Ny puss hasn't got any taloned claws,
ana white as milk are her pretty paws;
And none Of the feline cruelty lies
Lurking within her deep gray eyes;
Yet she holds me and keeps me about the house
For she's Puss in the Corner,r and I'm thl
mouse.
! Lave heard thst very long time ago,
"nen the world was young, and the world wa
lusty lion IN q net was caught,
And the Monarch of Beasts was like to rot,
Till the woven threads of his prisOn-house
Were gnawed away by little mouse.
The antique tale is reversed for me-
I'm mouse in a net and can't get free;
For crosswise around my poor heart twines
The net of love in a thousand lines;
And :. Puss in the Corner sits and smiles
And fastens the knot with q thousand wiles
But know the way to break the Chains
A single course to me remains;
When once the marriage vows are said
When " Puss in the Corner and are wed.
Well see who rules all over the house
And which Is the cat and which the nousel
South-eastern Independent. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1871-1871, 1871-06-23

than has ever been contributed to its stock
by all that have gone before. And he
often reminds Emilia that she has TO thank
him for getting so good husband. If it
hadn't been for him she might have mar
ried that sickly student-Scri5ner,
South-eastern Independent. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1871-1871, 1871-06-23

In the execution of recent deed by a
man and his wife the wife was taken aside,
before the acknowledgment was made, by
a commissioner, who, in the usual form,
asked, ado you execute this deed freely,
and without any fear or compromise of
your husband" 2" "Fear of my husbandp
exclaimed the wife, "Pve had five hus-
bands, and never was afraid of any of
themp
South-eastern Independent. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1871-1871, 1871-06-23

For specimen of logical consecution
of ideas we venture to commend this,
from a schoolboy's composition: "Tobac-
co was invented by a man named Walter
Raleigh. When the people first saw him
smoking they thought he was q steam
boat, and, as they had never seen steam
boat, they were heightened"
South-eastern Independent. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1871-1871, 1871-06-23

A CENTRAL New York correspondent
of the Country Gentleman has short. horn
COW, IA years old, which gave "a quarts of
milk on May 16. He believes in keeping
COWS in good condition, and says this cow
has never seen the day, since she was two
weeks old, that she was not fit for the
butcher.
South-eastern Independent. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1871-1871, 1871-06-23
Youths Department.
WHAT THE SPARROW GHzRRs.

]AA< LII EoTAhlSOH P1AA-s~ -
IAN only a little sparrow.
A bird Of low degree: -
Ny lie Is Of little value, Ra
But the dear Lord careth for me.
He gave me 3 coat Of feathers,
1t Is very plain, know,
With never speck Of crimson, r-1
For It was not made forshow. -
BUTT keeps me warm In winter,
And Ii shields me from the rain;
Were it bordered with gold or purple,
Perhaps it would make me vain.
And now that the spring-time cometh,
will build me a little nest,
With many a chirp Of pleasure,
In the spot like the best.
fhave no barn or storehouse,
neither SOW nor reap;
God gives me q sparrOW's portion,
But never seed to keep.
II my meal Is sometimes scanty,
Close picking makesit sweet;
have always enough to feed me,
And " life Is more than meat
know there are many sparrows-
All over the world we are found;
But our heavenly Father knoWeth
When one OF US falls to the ground.
Though small, we are never forgotten;
Though weak, we are never AFRAID;
For we know that the dear Lord keepeth
The life of the creatures he made
lily through the thickest forest,
light on many q spray;
/ have no chart or compass,
But never lose my way
And fold my wings at twilight,
Wherever happen to be;
And the father Is always watching, 70
And no harm win come TO me.
am only a little sparrow,
A bird Of low degree;
But i know the Father loves me-
Have yo7 less faith than mel
-Ths C1Iild's PIPER
South-eastern Independent. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1871-1871, 1871-06-23

tBois bruIes, burnt wood" Is the title the
half-breeds apply to themselves, In allusion to
their Complexion.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-04-08
Bear In Mind .

When disease has undermined the health and
tie physical system has become Frustrated, a
s'Imulanl that will not only strengthen, but re-
move the cause, should be Immediately re-
sorted 10. Mental distress is also a fruitful
source OF the breaking down Of the constltu-
lion, and The ravages Of this enemy 10 health
are truly alarming For ali such maladIes
lIosteitei' ; Stomach BItters have been found
unsurpassed. BY acting directly upon the d.
gestiye organs, they remove the heavy, diSa-
greeable feeling alter ealing, so often COM
planned Of by persons of a delicate tempera-
ment. As soon as digestion Is restored, the pa
ticnt finds his strength increasing, aud his gen.
eIal health improved.
Thousands of persons certify that it may be
relied on in all cases OF weakness or nervous
debility ate Idant upon sedentary habits. The
generality OF Buffers are so dlSagreeabe 10 the
taste that they are Objectionable 10 weak
stomach. This is not Tie case with Hostel
ter's Bltters, which will be found mid and eX-
tremey pleasant, Balsamic plants, barks and
roots contribute their restorative Juices TO rem
der II soothing and Strengthening. lis basis is
the only pure stimulant which has ever been
produced, containing no tusi oil, or any other
deletcrous element. The most CAREFUL and
skililu chemists have analysed the BIters, and
pronounce them harmless. THIS is scientific
testimony but the testimony of the hundreds
of thousands who have experienced the proven
tive and curative effects of the GREAT vECE-
TABLE TONIC aud ALTERATIyE of modern times
is still more conclusive. In Fever and Ague,
Dyspepsia, Bll;ou>ness, Nervous Complaint
Chronic Complaints and general debility, 1t Is
as nearly infallIb!e any thing in this ldliibIc
world can be.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-04-08
A Scene i'm tbe senate.

The Washington Cores ponden, Of the
Baltimore Sun gives line following ac-
count OF rich scene that wa, enacted in
the Senate Of the United States last
week -
There was an amusing. AMI for
time serious scene, IN the Senate 10.
day. Senator Garreu Davis, of Ken
lucky, WAS just concluding a speech on
the alleged Ku KIux oulrsges, and was
very DIIIer IN his references 10 leading
Republican members, whom he charged
with attempting 10 Cypress and degrade
the South.
"A, iha, pon, Gen. Butler entered the
chamber and walked over 10 the demo
cratic sJe. and taking vacant chair ue.
side Mr.. Davis. threw his head back,
folded his arms and gave mos. impu-
dent aud wllhal ludcrous Stare into The
Senator's face. As Mr.. Davis turned
h.lf around he saw Gen. Buffers position
for The frsi time. and became very much
excited al what almost seemed to be an
srparition Of the man he had just Seen
denounciug. Recovering himself, he
continued to hurl epl,he.s into Gen. But.
ler's face, and the latter returned his def
ant stare. As the venerable Senator fol-
lowed his words with swinging gesture
right into Mr.. Buffers face, the galleries
and Senate burst into great merfmenl.
In a moment or so Mr.. Davis became so
enrsged tina, he could no, proceed, but
cropped into his chair, when lie turned
hall around and returned the stare Of But
Ter. saying You impudent scoundrel."
Butler replied ii said nothing 10 you,
sir | don't care damn fer you, any
way"
"a, this juncture, 10 prevent an immi-
nenl collision, Senator Wilson walked
over TO that side of the chamber. and
stepping between the two, placed his
hands on The shoulders OF both and said
Come, gentlemen, you'll both regret
this :" and mentioned 10 Blrler to walk
away. The latter did so 4; but Mr. D.
Wis rose at the same time and followed
him few steps, saying: "YOu ID
scoundr,l; you ID scoundfel." But
Ter unheeding it. proceeded with Mr..
Wilson 10 the Republican side. where
quite a number Of Senators gathered
around him, and to whom he declared
tina, he had been grossly insulled. OH
er Senators gathered around Mr.. Davis
aud endeavored TO Pacily him. The
language was not heard by the chair or
The galleries. and only by Senators sit
ting near the two. but the details of the
scene we're soon spread all over the CAPT.
isl."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-04-08
IS .$S3z1=sss8S

Belts Improved Condition POwders,
Are specific for all diseases OF the Cav
snch as Loss Of Cud, Rough Hair, Tight
Skin, Weakness, Loss of Appetite, Lean
ness, &c. When administered to Cows
in ordinary health. i, increases the yield
oimlk from 10 10 20 per cent.
In the preparation Of these Powders in
gradients Of The best quality have been
selected, and com pounded with skill and
care. with special view 10 the cure Of
those diseases peculiar 10 Horses and
Caule Price % CTS pack, or five for 81
For sale by Druggists and all prominent
SlOreneepets.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-04-08
TO THE PUBLIC.

yNHE undersigned hereby informs the
4 public that he has for sale 100 IONS of
PLASTER, 100 Sacks OF g. \. SALT.
FLOUR and OFFAE. and = 900 bushels
Of No. LIME for white washing and
pIssIering, upon reasonable terms.
G. II. COLBERT.
Cedar Grove Mills. March IL. 1871.
P. 81 will pay tie highest cash
prices for WHEAT, CORN and OATS
delivered al any convenient point on Big
Slack Water, on the & d q. Canal.
Freighlng of all kinds also done on
reasonable terms.
G. II. COLBERT.
Townsville. Isrch IL, 1871. 3n
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-04-08

An eccentric man 10 Massachusetts, has
made and published his will. He gives
hi. body alter his death to Prof. Aglss'z
and DR.. Oliver Wendell Holmes. 10 be
placed in the Duseum al Cambridge. but
directs lha, two drum heads shall be made
of his skin. on which Yankee Doodle
shall be beaten al The base OF Bunker
Hill Monument. annually. al sunrise on
The l7th OF June.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-04-08

John Stuart Mill made a speech, few
days ago. before the Worklngmen's Peace
Association of London, in which he de-
scrbed the English army as too large for
peace and two email for var. 1--WE are,
said Mr.. Mill, absolutely dependent on
The channel fleet for the safely OF he
county, ss if we had no military force al
ell. and we pay el4.0Oo,sOo year for
being without an army. while Prussia
pays half lha; SUN 10 bring in.o the field
Eve hundred thousand men ct a iorInighTs
notice"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-04-08

Garden Seeds! Garden Seeds 4!
Without good seed II IS imposstle 10
rsi.e good'vege,ables. and The only guar
antee in purchasing reliable seed Is 10
get them from a RELATE house. Robert
Buisl's - acknou ledged by al gardeners
and planters as the most reliable house
IN the United States. His seed can be
gotten al all first class stores. For sale
at II. NJ. BILLINGS
D,up Store
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-04-08
4 PROCLAMATION.
BY THE GOVERNOR.

BY HE GOV ERNOk.
IN conformity with Joint Resolution
4 No 10, of the Legislature, adopted
February 18Th. 1871, notice is hereby
given that an election will be held al eve.
~ place of voting within the Stale Of
West Virginia. on the Fourth Thursday
in April. 1871, being The 9Th day there
OF, to ascertain the sense Of The qualified
vo!ers on the ratification or rejection OF
the following proposed amendment TO the
Constitution of the Safe, as subsiltute
for Section one OF Article three thereof,
namely
"The male ciuzens Of HE State shall
be en,lIIed to vote al all elections held
within the election districts IN which
they respectively reside; but no person
who is a minor, or Of unsound mind, or
psuper, or who is under conviction Of
treason. felony or bribery in an election,
or who has not been q resident al HE
State for one year, and Of the county in
which he offers TO vote for thirty days
next preceding such offer, shall be per-
mtted 10 vote while such disability con-
tinues."
For ,his purpose, Supervisors and IT.
speclors OF elections throughout the Stale,
are directed 10 open polls at their respec-
tive places Of voMng on the day aforesaid.
In testimony whereof. have hereunto
SEAL SIT my hand, and c.u.ed the
Greai seal OF The Stale 10 be affixed. al
Charleston, this the Is h day ol March
1871. JOHN J. JACOB.
BY the Governor.
J. NJ. PHELPS.
Secretary Of Stale.
Anril | 1871 4g
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-04-08

r/ELL'S AMNONlArED BONE SU.
Il PER PHOSPHATE, i, highly re-
commended for the era crop. Sad to
be sure preventative against worms {;
making the growth much more VIGOROUS
AMI healthy aud adding greatly 10 the
yield of corn. Price reduced to $4,000
ton, frelgh;s added. For sale by
J. S. MELVIN, Agent.
Dulileld's DePor.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-04-08
IMPORTANT TO SUFFERERS FROM NER.

IMPORTANT TO SUFFERERS FROM NER.
voUs ExclTEnEST.-A gentleman resi-.
ding in Grammercy Place. Ne" York
(whose name i. would no. be proper TO
men'iou.) was suffering terribly about
three weeks ago from The effects Of dis,
sipalion. Ne could not sleep, vomiled
frequently, was tormenied by horrible
fsncies. and could not keep limb snll.
Oplsles made him worse. While in this
condition he was visited by friend, who
advised him 10 try Plantation BItters as
an anodyne. stohachic and tonic. mo
use,.' saiG The sick man, responding y ;
"nothing will save me me. I'm gone
case" "Pshaw !" said his friend,
you're worth forty dead men, YET {!
m going to doclo. you now So say
ing. lie pat on his hal, and going TO the
nearest druggists presently returned with
bottle of Buffers of which he administered
a dose forthwith. 1t had a soothing,
cheering, ,rsnquilz'ns effect. For a
week thereafter, the gentleman continued
TO take The tonic regularly. according 10
the directions, and al the end Of tia, lime
was able 10 return TO business In sound
health, and wlih clear intellect. This
Information is furnished by Alexander i.
Minlhrom, OF Morrisanls, who will con-
firm il if addressed by mail.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-04-08
April |, 1871

T ElBIG'S Extract Meat. al
IL april Billings Drug Store.
DR.J. COLES BROWNS Chlara-
~ dyne, for The cue Of Neurslgis, at
april Billings Drug Store.
NRESH Lime jus, received and for sale
L by r. S. ". Ho6man.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-04-08

Sea Moss Farine from pnre Irish Moss,
for Blanc Mango, Puddlngs. Custsrds,
Creams, &C.. &c. The cheapest, he,llh-
lest, and mos, delicious food in The
world.
~ For sale by II. NJ. Billings, Druggist,
Shepherdsto%n.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-04-08
NOTICE
TO
TRESPASSERS.

THE dcpredstions committed upon my
i Fountain Rock Farm compel me 10
appeal to The Law for the protection OF
the property. therefore warn al per-
sons no, 10 nespsss in any way upon The
place, and especially forbid lis being
nale lhoronghtare.
ELIZABETH S. SHEPHERD.
April |. 1871. 4w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-04-08

SEWING MACHINES CANNOT BE SEIZED.
In the case OF Campe VS.. Singer, in The
Marine court New York C ty, young la
DIV sued the city Marshall for seIzing her
machine under judgment from one OF
the dstric, courts. Tim Judge held the
machine to be exempt on two grounds
fret, as being necessary household inrni-
lure, and second, as being used by the
olainuir 10 earn her living-and he gave
judgment in sss, the price OF The ma.
chine. with interest on 1t from the dse OF
the seizure, and regarding IL as tresPsss
would give damage, Sl0s week. which
the plaintiff could have earned with the
machine but It The Marshall returned
it before Monday, he would limit 'he
damages to S25 and costs of action.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-04-08
GREAT EXCITEMENT
AT
J. NJ. COOKS
,Store and Iinuare Establishment.
THE STAR STILL SHINES ~ ALL IT'S
BRILLlANCY-CALL AND SEE 1T.

BRILLIANCl-C AND SLL II.
UNHE undersigned takes special pains 10 in
L form the public generally that he has just
received a large lot OF superior STOVES OF
The most improved patterns. The Castings in
Stoves from Philadelphia being Of superior
quality TO any in the country, therefore do not
need so much repairing, but IN case they do
need repairing, odd plates eau be had a. any
time a. keep large assortment OF odd Cast
ings Of all kinds on hand for repairing. Per
sons buying Stoves from me can have the plates
renewed at any time.
will also furnish
TIN AND SHEET IRON WARE
at wholesale and retail prices, Of my own
manufacture, al the lowest Cash prices, aud
delivered free of cnarg=. | ALEC manufacture
and keep on hand 'rinware Of every description
made from good tin, such as handsome Cham
Der Sets, JapanDeL aud Painted Ware, and
House Furnishing Goods in great variety.
CUCUMBER PUMPS,
oC the latest improvement, are kept on hand
and will be put in at the shortest notice and at
reasonable rates, and warranted TO give salts
faction. The following certificate, among ma
ny, will recommend these Pumps
lIARPERs Ferry, Feb. 6, 1871.
THIS is 10 certify that M. J. NJ. Cook PIa-
ccd in my Well Of 40 feet, one Of his Cucum-
Der Pumps, and which works like a charm, and
| ADVISE all those who like cheap and durable
Pumps TO procure one from Mr.. Cook.
JAS T. REED.
also pay special attention 10
ROOFING AND SCOUTING,
and will guarantee all work in this Inc that
may be entrusted to me.
LIGHTNING RODS
will also be erected and repaired promptly mp
on information, al the lowest rates.
insure the public that | viii work none but
the best material IN the most workmanlIke and
substantial manner, and will insure satisfaction
in goods as well as prices All ask is call
from the public, aud feel assured satisfaction
will be rendered.
Old Iron, Copper, Brass, Pewter and Lead,
will be taken IN exchange for work.
!. VI. COOK
Shephe rdstown, April !, ISL. "
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-04-08

Senator Schorz says tina. all that 10 the
matter with Gen. Grant is thai "hs imag.
Tres himself the u. States OF America