Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-10-21
Our LeetOwa Correspondence.
October 1G, 1871.

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Saturday last was ushcred in with
cloudy skies, and the prospect ola damp
day, was presented to us, and no doubt
gloomy forebodings Of rain and dlsap-
pointment filled the minds Of the Mt,
Zion Sunday School scholars, But to
their Joy the clouds soon passed away,
and we were favored with one of the
most pleasant Of balmy Indian summer
DAYS imaginable, and the scholars OF the
school turned out almost en- mGSSe, to
attend their Celebration.
1t was our good fortune to be present,
and most pleasant day was spent byall
participants. About Fix Y scholars were
present, and they wonderfully enjoyed
the bountiful repaSt provided fer them,
scarcely the half Of which was consum-
ed. After dinner a quantity of contec-
tionerv was distributed among the
members of the rising generation. The
exercises were varied by some very good
singing, and Rev. Mr.. Penick talked a
while to the little people, and then some
to the BIC people about the personal du-
" they owed individually to the school.
The children played a game or two
while the old folks and outsiders dined.
All went home well pleased with the
eniovmcnts ofthe day. Much credit is
due to the efficient Superintcndcnts,
Mcssrs. Eugene Baker and David VI.
Deck, and their different corps of Off
GERS and teachers.
Business in our village is frightening
up, and assuming what we consider a
more healthy tone in this respect our
people ale trying to work more upon
cash system. and with q reasonable de
Gree of success. At first it went hard,
but now works easier to all parties. The
farmer sells his produce for cash, pays
cash to his laborS, mechanics, and mcr-
chants. These in turn pay cash, and
then all move on smoothly. This Is the
way a good many are now doing, and
we hope it may become general.
Our merchants, MeSsrs. Lucas and
League have laid in their fall and winter
goods, and with larger stocks than uSu-
nj they make a fine display. Mr.. League
has adorned his establishment with a
neat signboard, making quite an i'm
provement in tie outdoor appearance Of
his place of business.
As another Improvement | notice the
wagon-maker's shop occupied by Mr.
Henry ). Nicely, has received new doors
and windows There are other build
ings in Leetown which might be inn
proved in appearance, and the beauties
of the place would thereby be increased,
Agricultural matters are hourishing.
rs far as the wheat prospect is concern
ed, for the growing grain looks beauti-
fully, and abundantly full of promise to
the farmers.
Political matters are receiving fair
share of public attention. | do not
know who are candidates torthe various
Township offices. Most of our aspiring
politicians seem to look higher than
these small Offices | don't suppose
that 1t is the meagrenoss of the pecmi0-
~ consideration attached to these minor
positions, but the lack of honor common
to these subordinate places, and also
want OF room for one to distinguish
oneself, by holding place on Town
ship Board of Education, or the noble
office Of Inspector of Elections or vet
the more august position of Township
Clerk. believe | won't offer for any
less Office than Overseer Of the Poor,and
if get that office l might provide my
self with lodging and rations for the
next comm winter.
More anon, when l get time.
TEMPT AR