Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-12-21


the fort. r..-..-
1t is about fifteen fe, high, and is so
situated that in order to enter thebuild-
inc YOU have to pass round 1t. With
four sides beautifully but plainly orna-
mented on each side; with a shield, above
which are the skull and crossboneS, in
indication of their heartleSs murder by
brutal mongrel invaders from the South.
Above the shield the names OF Crockett,
Bowie and Travis AT the top and each
side are written these touching words,
which would move any civilized heart :
"Thermopy lac had her messenger Of defeat; the
Alamo tsd none"
On the South side
'sBe they enrolled with Leonidas, as in the
host Of The mighty deal
On the North side
To The God Of the fearless ard the free is e.
rected ihi, monument gathered from the ruins
of the Alamo
On the shield was the name OF the de,
Tenders in raised letters. Such was the
beautiful monument raised by grateful
people in the sacred memory Of the Il
luStrious dead.
Some Union soldiers have taken their
knives and cut from the soft stone the
names of Crockett, Bowie and Travis
and instead, have inserted their own
names. On The skull they have drawn,
with pencil, huge mustache and lmpe-
rial. The east side Of the square has
been broken III.
In all Christendom there is only one
class of human beings of whom should
such an outrage have been expected. Ihe
disappointed Mexican greascr who Was
not satisfied with the murder OF the
brave defenders of Texas, would insult
the names. But this crime was perpe-
trated by men of the nineteenth century
of the United States Of America-by
the very men sent to restore the State
to peace and quiet. The men who com.
mitted this outrage wrote their names
and place of residence. 1t has been
under the very eye of the military Off
GERS. Custer may glory il this rs Hun
ter did in dismantling the Washington
statue Such man may well have the
face to swear a people were dlsqulet
under such treatment, and If they were
ot,such an outrage would keep them so,
If you feel dali, despondent, drowsy,
debilitated, have frequent headaches,
mouth tastes badly, poor appetite, and
tongue coated, you are suffering from
torpid liver, or "Biliousncss. Nothing
will cure You so speedily and permanent
" as DR.. Pierce Golden Medical Dis
coyery.
CANT DO WITHOUT 1T. This
is what the stage and horse car compa-
nies, livery-stable keepers, members OF
the turf, and all grooms and trainers say
of the MusrAxG LINIMENT They "can
do without it" And why? Because
it infaIibly reduces the external swell
inrs, &c. which, under various names
impair the usefulness and value of the
king of quadrupeds,and also because, ,toT
sprains, strains, gals and other injuries
to which horse flesh is liable, it is the
most trustworthy preparation in the
market. Yet these recommendations
comprise only portion OF It's claims to
public confidence. During period OF
more than sixteen years, it has been re
cognized as specific for many Of the
most agonizing disorders which atfiict
the human family-such as rheumatism,
gout, neuralgia, lumbago, tiedolorenx,
sore throat, earachc. toothache; and
likewise as a peerles applicationtoI cuts,
bruises, bnrns and scalds.
BEWARE The public in general are
cautioned to look out for the spurious
articles put up in imitation of and as
substitutes for SIMMONS LIVER
REGULATOR Buy only from res
pectable druggists,and see that it is put
up in square packages, and has the sig
nature of A. Q. Simmons and J. H. lei
lin g. Co, on its side; all others are
frauds upon the public. Beware
ExcorRAGlyG TO PooR GIRLs--A
few wears AGO the Archdckc Henry fell
SO desperately in love with a Miss Hoif-
man. a Girl Of modest beauty, sweet
temper, and gentle, winning manners,
but possessing no other gift of rank or
fortune, a simple citizens daughter, that
no PRAYERS and no representations could
wean him from his attachment He
married her, however, like man.
openly before all tie world, fulfilling
publicly all the requirements made by
State AMI Church, and Willingly aban-
dcnad all prestige of his high position.
His name was struck from thearmy list,
where he ranked as n field marshall; his
HIGH orders were taken from him, and
the wrath of the Archduchess Sophia.
then the ruling spirit of the imperial
family, went so far as to cause serious
reduction of his allowance. With rare
fortitude and noble constaDcy he bore
it all. aud enjoyed true happiness by the
side of his loving wife and in the midst
of his numerous children. At last warm
friends. fired with admiration for his
courage. and convinced Of the genuine
merit of his wifes character, renewed
their intercessions and finally saw their
efforts crowned with success. During
the last week bis diguities have all been
restored to him, and the Empero- him
self is said to have been delighted with
his new kinswoman, Archduchess Hen
rich, nee Hofiman.-Tiennd Letter.
CHAprEp HANDS, face, rough skin,
pimples, ringworm, salt-rheum, and
other cutaneous affections cured, and