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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-09-14
Cannonsburg Academy,

DOR preparing young men for college and
/ for the education Of teachers, will com
mence its next term TUESDAY, Sept. l7Ih,
No pains will be spared to render both depart
ments, Classical and Normal, worthy OF public
patronage Those purposns 10 attend, aid
especially those desiring boarding at club rates
are requested to give US esrly notice. Tor
further information apply 10
REV. WM. EWING, or
REV. W. +. BROWN.
Aug II CIV &CO) I'm
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-09-14

"TnE WRosG SHNELL. "A high Of
ficer Of the Sons Of Temperance present
ing himself with the smell Of grog he
had been drinking at the door OF a ..Di-
vision" for admission, was waited upon
by an Irish sentinel, to whom he gave
the pass word when abe following pass
ed
"Sir," said he, land We are Mister o.
Wright, the Grand Worthy Patriarch
of the State Of kbaintucky, do be after
belayin.'
Yes" said jim, "you are perfectly
right my friend, but why do you ask the
question :"
TO tell We the truth, then, sir, and
shame the deevil, said Pat, we do be
having the right pass word fJr Son Of
Temperance entirely; but by the Holy
Virgin and the blessed Saint Patherick
we've got the wrong shmell :"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-09-14
pittsburgh FemaAe College.

ELEcASr buildings, we'll furnished and car
pet.I throughout. Through course OF study.
TWENTY-THREE TEACHERS.
Seren Departments Special teachers-four
in Music-ior each Of the ornamental branch
es. Native teachers Of French and German.
Charges less than any scnool afording equal
advantages and accommodations. Fail term
commerce, September 10th. Send 10 the
President, Rev. |. c. Pershing, d. D., Pitts
burgh. Penn, for a Catalogue.
Aug II (JW&Co) I'm
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-09-14

An editors pocket was picked at
Hitchfeld, Ill, and he tried TO make the
puolic believe he lost -.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-09-14
TO I b ? i B Lie!
GREAT BARGAINS
\ SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF
SPRING AND SUMNER GOODS.

CONSISTING of Clothes and Cassi
Il meres, Dolly Warden Grenadines,
Pophns, Prques, Prints Of The lsters
style. a fine stock OF Ladles and Chll-
dren's SHOES. A fDe stock of GRO
CERES, conslsling Of Sugars, Coiiees,
Tra., &C., also Tobacco aud Snufs Of
The hnest brands.
l.. f. ErCHISON.
April l3 II
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-09-14

Counter and Hanging SCALE.
Important to .4H I0ho ass Scales {!
A Scale that takes oft Tare and Saves the
Trou, e Of Weighing Dishes. Price gle.
Circulars with cuts aud tuIl partcua free
to eryboGy. Agents wanted in every county
EUREKA SCALE CO., 80 Cortland
ST., New Yors.
Please state where you saw this advertise
meut. June 2g--3m
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-09-14

The Boston Post is responsible for
the following Oh the marriage Of Thos
Hawk TO Miss ). /. Dove
Il isn't often that YOU see
So queer kind Of love,
Oh what a savage he must be
To Tommy Hawk Dove.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-09-14

NrAR.MlLAo PAPER, 40 cents a
y package, acd n Questions answered,
ENQUIRE at, BILLINGS Drug Store.
}HlN Cans kept on hand, for putting up
( Fruit Tor .a!e by j. 5. Ntirin.
Daiiield's, August y If
NTONE snI Cess lars Foil line
y ju.t received snL cheap tor sale by
j. S. Neiuin.
Dutiield.. Augue, Il It
ftARPErS CARPETS $50 yard.
Il new home made Rag Carpet, GOOD
Just received, aud for sale sPecIsI hsrgaln
nv J. S. .Ne!Um.
DufieIds. August Il #
DLACk Silks, II
y NAV Rickard E. Usl,ians'.
MOTHER fine 10, Of Shoes. Mlsses
X Slippers. Children's Slippers, at
iune % l. ~ ChaDi;nes.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-09-14

\ SMART LITTLE BoY.-Upon the
precise nature Of the answers by the
little children in Sunday Schools to
questions put by their teachers, it is not
always safe to count. At Bethany, on
Sunday last, an Assistant Supcrinten-
dent was engaged in addressing the
children. Of spectators, 4 goodly nnm-
Der were present. The subject of the
teacher was the Promised Land. You
see, children, he continued, after eX-
planning the exodus Of Moses. and the
sandy character of the desert, you see,
my dear children, and how at last, Mo
ses brought them into land flowing
with milk and honey. How nice that
WIS Al of YOU like honey, particular
ly on your bucSwheat cakes. Just think
ofit-not land where milk and honey
come like they do here, but n land flow
ing with them. Just think in the Prom
ised Land what good times the little
boys and girls must have had Now
let me see how well You have remcm-
ed what have told you.
who led ont the Israclitcs >
Moses, was the prompt reply.
And from whence did he lead them I
From bondage, answered several.
And to where did he take them ,
TO the Promised Land Sir.
That right, my little dears. Now
what did tie land flow with +!
With honey, said three or four.
And what else (?
Here was 4 stick-no reply.
Come. children. some of you surely
remember. When YOU were babies what
did your mothers give you? What else
did the Promised Land flow with, be
sides honey E?
Again blank pause.
know. thir. said little tiye-year
older. springing to his feet and eIeva-
ting his little hand / know what 1t
wath, thir; know. thir.
What was it my dear ,
Why, it wath 'titty, thir :?
The qucstiouer collapsed into hymn.
4 PARADISE FOR BACHELORS.-Qmte
= paradise for bachelors is described by
the Roudout. y. Y. Freeman. 1t states
that in the mountain Of Shaudaken there
are hundreds OF Young ladies from the
city boarding during the hot weather.
One small farmhouse, in Broad Street
Hollow. contains no less than forty
..schoolmarms." The country is over
run bS women, vino, by the aid Of
exercise and mountain air, have become
as fresh. ruddy, and handsome as any
lot of girls one can see In the noun
tain rorres between Shandaken and
Lexington there Is hardlya house but
has a ,lozen or two. Most of them are
Young women who work with their
brains. and take this summer vacation
because it is good for their health, and
because it is cheaper than living in the
citv. It's almost as much as man 5
lie is worth to travel through that sec
ton nowadays, especially young
man. 4 young gentleman was driving
along the road leadirgto Lexington the
other day, and says he never before had
such greeting. 1t was perfect ova-
ton. Young ladies' crowd the piazzas
and wave their handkerchief, while
hardly 4 piece Of romantic woods could
be passed without u half-dozen hand
some girls would spring into view to
catch glimpse and welcome the new
conner.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-09-14
SELECT SCHOOL,
FOR YOUNG
GENTLEMEN AND BOYS,
SiIEPuERDSTOWN, ". VA.
JOHN S. GROVE, Principal.

iNRE duties Of Ihls School viii be re-
( sumel IN fonIay, September 2Hd,
III the same building occupied hy II last
rear. The scholastic year viii consist
OF Two Sessions .! twenty-five weeks
each.
The courses Of -,udy will embrace the
Elementary and II,ener Engl'.h Branch
Ga, Latin and Mstnem alics-sIso Greek
at the extra chatgr OF tutor. The
course Of study or advanced scholars
viii be shaped with reference 10 their
prersrarlon for College. or the discharge
Of the business relations Of lie, as may
be desired by iEelr respective parents.
Charges OF tuition will range from $40
to Sl7 per se.ston, reduction upon last
years charges, by which, added 10 a
faithful and acceptable discharge OF the
duties assumed, The Principal hopes u
merit the continued favor OF h former
paIous, as also. 10 answer the wants ot
Others in the community desiring educs-
tional advantages tor their sons.
Tuition will he chafged only from
time oi en.Gv to close OF session, but no
deduction Will be made Tor absence or
withdraw al before close OF session, ex-
cept in cases of sickness.
Sons of Ministers OF the Gospel will
be received at hsli charge.
As fever obstacles hrsct scholars, IN
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-04-23
Staunturt Spettatur.
Tuesday, april 20, 1872.
The Situation.


An editorial in the Richmond Enquirer of
the 10th inst, under the above caption, con-
cludes as follows: "We must grid on our armor
for another hard cider. coon-skin, and "buck-
eye' campaign. Cincinnati must start it, and
we must contribute to keep the ball in motion.
It is the only way to win. The country must
again be swept by the enthusiasm of the people.
as with the force of tornado.
Our stump-speakers, poets, and singers Of
songs must step to the front, and by the light
of blazing bonfres. marching to the music OF
the restored Union under the banner of reform.
we must go forward without faltering or paus-
g-conquering and to conquer. The time fol
argument will then be past and we shall appeal
only to the better impulses of our common
American nature.
This holy fire must be lighted at Cincinnati
and we must take care that the fame is con.
stantly fed and kept brightly burning as il
spreads over the land Our young men mus,
emulate the glorious example of their fathers
and enter upon the work with all the fervor and
zeal their youth, ardor, and energy can inspire
This they must do if they would win the battle
It is their fight and they must buckle to it,
ALI their future depends upon its success"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-04-23
Leesburg Poisoning Case.

Mr.. Charles Lloyd, the husband of Mrs. EN-
lily Lloyd, of Leesburg, Loudoun county, Va,
died in December, 1868. Her four children,
two boys and two girls, have died since. Geo.
W. and Chas. Henry, died respectively on the
Oath and 26th Of July, 1870. Annie died on
the 10th of February last, and Maud on the
9th of March.
On the death of the last child, Mrs. Lloyd
was arrested on the charge Of having caused
its death by poison. This child was only three
years old. Its stomach was sent to Prof Tonry,
of Baltimore, for analysis, who reports the
finding In it a half tea-spoonful Of arsenic.
On last week, the stomach of Annie, who
died in February, was also delivered to Prof.
Tonry for analysis The bodies of the boys.
who died in July 1870, were too much de-
composed to enable their stomachs to be taken
out for analysis.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-04-23
Mrs Margaret J. Preston, of Lexington,
Virginia.

This accomplished lady is fast gaining a
worldwide reputation by her charming poetic
illusions. She possesses all the genius of the
true poet, with all the tenderness and delicacy
OF the true woman. And we are happy to add,
that she is as admirable in all the relations of
domestic life, as she is attractive 10 the liter
airy domain, which she so beautifully illustrates
and adoFns. She is an honor alike to her sex
and her State, and we trust she may not
weary in we'll doing, but continue, each year,
to add to the honors which she has already
acquired, and which constitute SO proud her
itage for her children.
10 show that our estimate of the literary
merits Of Mrs. Preston is shared by some of
the most competent critics of the land of
Shakespeare, Dryden, Milton, Cowper, Pope,
Byron and TennysJn, We take great pleasure in
transferring to our columns the following ar
ticle from the Charleston Courier of the 10th
ultimo
HONOR TO A SOUTHERN WRITER IN ENGLAND
Recently the Premier, Mr.. Gladstone, refer
ring to the recovery from the late almost fatal
illness of the Prince Of Wales, adduced as one
proof of American sympathy in his behalf the
beautiful poem called 'Sandringham," COM
posed by a Southern poetess, par excellence,
Mrs. Margaret j. Preston, of Lexington, Va,
which he styled poem of extraordinary
merit. Soon after, the editor of the London
CosmOpolitan, who had republished Sand
bingham" from the columns of the New York
Albion, came out with the following paragraph:
''We are sure.'' he said, that it will crafty
Mrs. Preston, of Virginia, to be informed that
His Royal Highness. the Prince of Wales, has
written US a letter of thanks for republishing
her beautiful poem. 'Sandringham,' in the
Cosmopolitan" Such honors TO Southern
woman OF genius should delight every patriot
in our section, and be noticed by our press ev-
erywhere
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-04-23
auction Sales.
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF LAND

y NEAR STAUNTON.-In pursuance of a
decree of the Circuit Court of Augusta County,
rendered on the 18th day of November 1871, In
the cause of Hartman VS.. Byers, the undersigned,
who were appointed Commissioners for the pur-'
pose, will sell at public auction, upon the prem
ises, on
Saturday. the 25th day of May, 1872,
a tract of land containing about so Acres,
now in the possession of John S. Buyers. being
the same that was sold to said Byers by William
A. Abney and Alexander Gardner on the LIST
day of November, 1862. Said land lies on the
road leading from Staunton to Churchville, a.
bout three miles from the former place, and adj
joins the lands of Col VIM. A. Bell and Others.
1t is very productive.
TERMS Enough in hand to defray the costs
of sale and of the above named suit The bal
ance in three equal annual instalments, secured.
by bonds with approved personal security bear,
ing interest from the day of sale, and the title,
retained as ultimate security.
e-< JAMES BUMGARDNER, JR.,
THOS. G. ELDER,
april Is Ct Commissioners
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-04-23
NeaU Advertisements.

GALE OF VALUABLE REAL ES-
y TATE.-On Wednesday, the 10Th day OF
May, 1872, we will sell at public auction on the
premises. that tract of land owned by George
Pelter, situated On the Staunton and Scottsville
Turnpike, containing
rs Acres.
and known as the Baylor tract. This land will
be offered entire, or in lots, to suit purchasers
TERMs.-So much in hand as will pay costs of
sale and the remainder in three instalments pay
able, in one two and three years from date of
sale with interest from date, the purchaser Civ
ing bond with approved personal security and
the title retained as ultimate security.
HUGH w. SHEFFEY, and
JAS. BUMGARDNER, Jr.,
Attornies in fact for GEORGE PELTER
april % At
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-04-23
Elections.

In this State the elections occur ntho Spring
and Fall county and municipal elections in
May, and State and Federal elections in No
vember On the 23rd day of May, our county
aud municipal elections will take place, and at
the same time the vote for or against retaining
in the constitution the clause allowing II per
interest. Ga that day, the Townships of the
counties will elect each one Supervisor. one
Assessor, one township Clerk, one Collector,
one Commissioner of Roads, one OVerseer of
the Poor, one Justice of the Peace and one
Constable. And if township boards SO order,
there may be then held an election for one over
seer of roads in each district,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-04-23
Registration.

The Registration under the new law, will be
on Tuesday, 18th of May, and will close on that
day. The law was not received before the no.
tices required under the old law were posted.
Bear in mind that the Registration Books will
will be open but one day, Tuesday, May 18th,
and not Tuesday, April 23d, as published here
tofore and by notices. 1t is the duty of the
Registrar, at any time precious to the regular
days of registration, to register any voter who
may apply to be registered and who will be en-
titled to vote at the next succeeding election.
Remember all voters must register on or be.
fore the day appointed for registration, to en-.
title them to vote at the next ensuing election
and any voter registered after that day and
before the day of election will not be entitled to
vote until the second succeeding election.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-04-23
Radical State Convention.

The Radical State Convention Of this State
met in Metropolitan Hall in Richmond on
Wednesday of last week, and as usual, the
proceedings were disorderly to such degree
that the chairman, Senator Jno f. Lewis, and
sew eral speakers, denounced them as disgrace
full. On the night Of the first day, the conyen-
ton partook SO much of the character of row,
several fights occurring in the body, that the
city police were called in to preserve the peace
and to prevent the members from doing person
al violence to each other.
On Wednesday at II o'clock, M, the Con-
ven:ion was called to order by u. S. Senator
Lewis. About four hours were spent in discus
sing the merits of the candidates for temporary
chairman, &c, there being four in nomination
three whites and one colored The colored
candidate, ID. M. Norton, of Surry county, was
finally elected, A committee Gu credentials was
then appointed, and a recess taken until night.
Upon reassembling at night the committee on
organization reported in favor of John A. Har-
man, of Augusta, as permanent chairman, with
one vice president from each Congressional Dis
trict. james II. Platt was placed in nominal
ton in opposition to Hartman L. g. Bowden,
brother-in-law of G. FL. Porter, appealed to the
convention to know if they would refuse to elect
Virginian to preside over Virginia conyen-
tion Dezendorf claimed that it was conven-
ton of Republicans from everywhere and not
of Virginia Republicans. At this point, diff
fculty occurred between Rowden and another
delegate, which terminated in a general row,
when the police were called 10 and the disturb
ance was quoted
The vote was not taken till after midnight
which resulted in the election of Platt as per-
manent President, Plat receiving 70 and Har-
man 80 votes
Platt was conducted to the chair amidst great
applause, and made short speech in acknowl-
edgment of the honor done him The remand
er OF the report Of the committee on organization
was then adopted, with Rufus S. Jones substi-
tued for 2. K. Jones as one of the secretaries.
On motion of Senator Lewis, committee of
nine Oh resolutions was appointed, as follows
Messrs. r. w. Hughes, p j. Carter, j. FL.
Clements, Rush Burgess, j. G. Brown, Joseph
Jorgenson, John A. Harman,.J. W. NJ Bar
nitz, George G. Rounds.
The convention then adjourned till 10 o'clock
the next day-Thursday.
When the convention met on Thursday, Mr..
Dezendorf, of Norfolk, offered the following
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-04-23
auction Sales.
Dublic Sale Of valuable Re.

bubble Sale Of Valuable Real Es.
tafe.-ln obedience to decree of the Cir
cult Court of Augusta County, in the suit o.
Richard Summerson against William A. Abney
and others, we will, as Commissioners under
said decree, on
:, Weanesday. the 1914 dag Of May. 1872.
In the City of Staunton at or near the premises
at II O clock, offer at public sale, one undivided
one-fourth of the
WAREHOUSE PROPERTY.
situated in said City near the Depot of the Chas-
apeake q Ohio Rail Road The building ia ~
wood, large and commodious
And on the following day 11sserscluy, the 18th
0ay OF May. 1872, st IL clock, on the premises,
we will ILL., offer the Tract of Land on which the
sad William A. Abney resides. lying near Mint
spring adjoining the lands of the late John
Churchman, containing
31O Acres.
Inc improvements are substantial and Comfort
able. This is one of the best and most nroduc-
TERMS both parcels of propertv. 20
mucn as will pay costs of suit and ssla wifi be
required In cash-the residue on credit, in
equal payments, bearing interest from the day
OF sale, OF 0na Two, Three and -Four years
Inc purchaser giving bonds with anpsav ed per-
sonal security with retention Of title until all
OF the purchase money is paid up.
D. s. YOUNG,
Il. b. NICHE,
. Aprll y Ot COmmj
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-04-23
April 2 If
COMMISSIONERS. SALE of Middle

Y River Land.-By virtue Of decree of the
Circuit Court of Augusta county, on the 3rd day
of July, 1871, in the cause of Humbert VS.. Crick-
enbarger. we will, on Saturday the Goth day of
April, 1872, proceed to resell the land in the
bill and proceedings In the above cause mention
ed. Said tract of land is situated on Middle,
river in Augusta county, adjoining the lands Of
Rife, Kerr: and others, and contains one hun
bred and sixty and one-third acres.
Terms of sale.-Cash in hand TO pay the cost,
OF suit and sale, and the balance in three eep> i,
annual instalments, payable in one, two al
three years from day of sale. The pay :, ana
title retained as ultimate security. ) and the
n. K. TRIO
ALEX. OF,
mar19-tds 4. FLU LIZ,
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NeaU Advertisements.

A For all people, they're called TO turn out
n and buy their Spring Clothing OF Jim Ar
mentrOut
ID For the beautiful bargains for Boys, which
1B are making just now, such stir and noise.
~ For Cheap Clothing for slim men or stout,
Z J and the courteous salesman with Jim Ar
II The Delight. felt by custom ers all, who be-
~ fore purchasing, gave me call.
u For Economy, it can't be rubbed out, to
Ia practice it, buy from Jim Arm entrout
N For the Fun of the Frolicksome Bow, hav-
II ing got his Spring suit, he is crammed full
of joy.
~ For the Greenbacks my customers bring, to
u secure the Great Bargains offer this Spring.
iii For High prices, completely backed out,
EA 1or Inc gooo OF the public by Jim Armen-
The Improvement in things, great and small,
Il which I am constantly making to benefit ali.
II For the Joy every little Boy knows, when
Cd he gets at Jim Armentrouts, his irst suit of
Clothes
II For the knowledge of where. when, and
N why, the best and most durable Clothing to
Z Is the Largest Emporium of all, with the
Ii Lowest OF prices, so give me CALL
M For the Measures 1 take of good men.
Ivl who, when once fitted out, always come
DacK again.
NJ For the Novelties, Nobby to view. arranged
IN on my counters all ready for you.
a For o. K, though my trade is not old. its
~ the largest and best, as you've often been
told.
I'D For the Prices SO marvelously low, I am
IL Keeping them down, as the people all know.
n Is the Question, in ones mind, sPlease tell
" me where, the best Clothing to fnd?'
ID The Reply, which all give with shout,
trout"
G For the Splendor of suits for the Spring. Stu
~ pendous array; styles fit for King.
TT for Travellers, who journey by rail, and
IL send me their orders by mail s
TT For the Underwear, Shirts. Drawers and
u Hose: which sell to the public when pur-
chasing Clothes stla'ai b. III
W the Vexation, avoided by those, who go to
Y Jim Armentrout's, to purchase their
Clothes. Ell
wv Is for Wool, going higher and higher, yet
w / keep my goods down, for the good Of
the buyer G'
" For King Xerxes who never turned out,
N in Clothing as good as is sold by Jim Ar
mentrout.
W Is the Young man, just fitted out, he pur-
Il Echased his suit from Jim Armentrout
~ Is the Zeal, which the public all feel, to wear
"A Armentroufs Clothes, from the head to the
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-04-23
EHXCEESIOR.

EXCELSIOR.-As agents for the Excelsior
Ia Combined Reaper and Mower we again
offer the celebrated Harvester, to the farmers of
this section, Over 100 in use in the county Of
Augusta. First premium awarded at the last
Augusta County Fair. We call special atten
ton to the improved, adjustable reel; It can be
Ry lever, when the machine is in motion. If
can be elevated for cutting the tallest rye, or
lowered to sweep the guards for cutting lodged
or short grain, oats, or clover seed Those de-
string to attach the new reel, and those wanting
new machines, or repairs, should order early.
Parties, before purchasing, will please call Mt
our room, in the Grubert building, in staunton,
and examine our Improved machines for the
present SEASON.
Also, we are agents for the Carr & Scott port
able OF 10 horse power Threshing Machines
We refer to Mr. Jacob Coffman, New Homer.
VINO v, has one in use, and recommends it highly.
1t gives entire satisfaction
We also sell the best Sulky Hay and Grain
Rake in use. Self-discharging steel toota. Per-
feet in all Its parts,
Repairs cash on delivery.
For price list, circulars, &C., address
BURKHOLDER s. MYERS, Agents.
april 23-2m Steun+on FVo