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The Portland daily press., 1873-09-15

Both the beaux, Brummell and Hickman,
outlved their own period of vigor, good looks
and capacity for enjoyment; each died at
about the age of sixty-three, and in a hospit
al, attended by Sisters of Charity and both
were buried by strangers, and at the public
expense.
The Portland daily press., 1873-09-15

A Kentucky farmer keeps his daughter
chained to log in order to prevent her mar
rying the man she chooses. Love Laughs at
log-smiths, however, and one of these DAYS
she will escape through knot-hole.
The Portland daily press., 1873-09-15

Merchants, Traders, Builders, Manufacturers and
others wanting large lines may be accommodated
with us at the lowest rates.
~ Dwellings and Farm Property insured for one
term of years on highly favorable TERMS
aug20 diff
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-12-20

Boy" Our CHRISTMAS TuRKEY.-We
arc under special obligations to our par
ticular friend VIM. NJ. Snyder, for a
fine Turkey, upon which we expect to
feast on Christmas day, (and now have
him cooped upon our premises for that
purpose,) that is if he does not fly away
or is not borrowed some night before
Christmas day arrives. He is one of
the biggest and latest gobblers that
ever ate corn or sit on "roost," and
was raised expressly by friend Billy
for our editorial dinner. We extend
a cordial invitation to brother Dalgarn
of the Spirit, and grand daddy Gallaher
of the Free Press, to come over and
partake with us on that eventful occa-
sion. Now, brother Dalgarn, come,
and don't hold spite any longer, and tell
daddy Gallaher to bring bottle or two
of "Easterday's best in his pocket, for
your and his special benefit, for we
don't drink and we will have one of
the best editorial dinners ever a hungry
editor sat down to.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-12-20

BIZ" CuRIsTMAs GIFrs.-"Chrstmas
is coming" and the practice of making
presents on that day is said TO have
originated in the example of wise men
of the East, who brought their offerings
to the Manager at Bethlehem, and laid
them at the feet of the infant Saviour.
Since then Christmas gifts have been
universal throughout Christendom, and
many persons feel that they have not
properly discharged their duty unless
they bestow something among friends
and favorites. Those who can afford it
usually do, and this holiday never pass
es around without an interchange OF
tokens of good feelings and kindness
in almost every neighborhood. BE the
Gift ever so small, aud intrinsically ever
so valueless, it is esteemed as special
favor. The anxiety with which our
children look forward to the approach
of this popular holiday, is ar indication
of the great interest they feel in the
receipt of those gifts, and their little
hearts are made light and filled with
gladness whenever they are made the
objects of some special donation. The
practice of decorating our churches with
evergreens on Christmas, originated
with the ancient Druids, who wore gar
lands of ivy and mistletoe on that day,
and since their time it has been religi-
ously kept up by several denominations
of Christians.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-12-20

D0 PERsoNAL--The November
number of that valuable publication, ell
titled the "West Virginia Educational
Journal" at Parkersburg, contains the
following paragraph =
1t will be gratifying to the many
readers of the West Virginia Educa
tional Journal to known that Prot. 5.
+. Williams Superintendent of the
Wheeling schools, Prof. McMurran,
Principal of the Shepherdstown Normal
School; Prof Guthrie, County Superin-
tendent of Mason county, and Prof. III.
D. Clark, Superintendent Of Cpshur
county, have consented to write for the
Journal in the capacity OF Contributing
Editors. Their names were unnten-
tionally omitted in the October number.
Prof. McMurran's articles i'll this mum
Der are commended to our readers rs
valuable contributions.
|. Shepherd College and Normal School,
located at Shepherdstown, Jefferson
county, w. Va. This school, although
it has been in operation only about one
year, has now an average daily attend
ance of 12O pupils, the most of whom
are Of an age capable of approaching an
education. Under the direction of
Prof. McMurran, a. NJ, this school
promises to be one Of great Importance.
The truth is that although Jefferson
county seems almost outside the State,
its educational liberality and spirit emit
tie it to the first rank among the coun-
ties Of West Virginia. The citizens are
intelligent, the soil is fertile, and the
scenery is beautiful and inspiring.
Miss Mamie Watson, n graduate Of
the Fairmont Normal School, has taken
charge of q school near Shepherdstown,
Jefferson county, West Virginia, (Rein-
hart's.) We wish her abundant success.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-12-20
DS~ PUBLIC SALEs.-The following

By" PUBLIC SALEs.-The following
sales are advertised in this paper =
n. T. Snyder, Executor, offers at pri-
vate sale the farm Of John Snyder, de-
ceased
S. b. Harrison offers a valuable little
farm at private sale, near Shepherds
town.
William Engle and Humphrey En-
Gle, Trustees, will sell real estate on
March I, 1874.
W. A. Morgan, Deputy Sheriff, will
sell 400 bushels of corn, on Monday,
the 22nd of December.
L. |. Lee and ii. H. Blackburn, Com
missioners, will sell al acres of land of
VIM. Orndorff, on 18th of January.
+. I. Lee, II. III. Blackburn and G..
J. Faulkner, Commissioners, will sell
Town property Of James l.. Towner, on
the 18th of January.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-12-20

sy- CARRIER 5 ADpREss.-Or Car
rier will call upon his friends and pat
rons on Christmas morning with his
Annual Address, and we hope all those
whom he has been serving so faithfully,
through rain, hail, snow, mud and colo,
during the last twelve months, in dellv-
ering the Register to their doors every
Saturday morning, will be generous
enough to pay him fee, in return for
which he will hand you well written
Address. which will alone be worth the
money. He is a gooG little devi' and will
apply the funds to useful purpose.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-12-20

re- CoUSrY CoURr.-The fiscal term
Of the County Court met on Monday
last with full bench present Among
the items of business transacted were
the passage of resolutions not to grant
any liquor licenses, or pass any bills
against the County, except at the regl-
ular fiscal terms.
The Shepherdstown and Halltown
Turnpike was turned over to the Coun-
tv, and a new Board of Directors ap-
pointed, consisting of Dr. |. S. Tanner,
Craven Trussell, Geo. Lynch, John L.
IIinkle and James w. Glenn, to take
charge of it. collect the tolls, make re-
pairs, &c. The oll-gate will still be
kept up, and the road continued as be-
fore.
An appropriation Of $4,000 was made
to the Halltown and Bloomery Turn
pike Company, to aid in payment OF an
existing debt, incurred in completing
the road, over and above the amount
subscribed thereto, assumed and carried
by the Board of Directors as individuals
Orders were also passed for payment
of the several co mmittees for services
rendered the County in care OF the Rail
road bonds, experimenting the erection
Of public buildings, &c. The amount
of which we cannot state.
The report Of the committee appoint
cd at the former term to re-district the
County was rejected. President kable
giving the casting vote in the negative,
which suits our views of the case, for
while the present districts may need
changes in some respects, the report OF
the committee was not more Objectionable
to us than the present arrangement.
The Grand Jury terms of the County
Court were fixed for March and Sep
tember, and the fiscal terms for January
and July of each year.
The Court adjourned on Thursday
morning.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-12-20

S SERIES OF MEETINGs.-A pro-
tracted meeting has been in progress in
the Presbyterian Church of this town,
Rev. H. c. Brown, pastor, since Sab
urday last up to Wednesday evening,
when it closed. Rev. Mr.. Leyburn de-
ivered an interesting Lecture on
Tuesday night on the subject Of
"Greece and the Greek Church, which
was highly spoken of by those who
heard it.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-12-20

Hg" A SOUTHERN MoNTIILY.-The
enterprising Messrs. Turnbull, of Balti-
more, are making most meritorious ex-
ertions to build up frst-class monthly
for the South. Their Southern Maya
zine" already has such contributors as
Prof. Gildersleeve, of the Virginia Uni
versity, Col. Preston, of the Virginia
Medical Institute, the well known Mrs.
NJ. J. Preston, &c, and it promises still
increased attractions for next year, in
its purely literary matter, with the add
dition of department for science and
art, which will add greatly to the value
of the periodical Terms s4.0O per an
mum, which can be RENTED by p. O..
order to the abovepublishers, 8 Charles st.
Baltimore. They offer the munihcent
premium, to new subscribers, of a su-
perb steel engraving So by &c inches, of
the sBurial Of Latane," which, at COM
mon prices, would cost more than the
annual subscription to the magazine.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-12-20

BE- Godey's Lady's Book for 1874,
is already on orr table. 1t is magnif
icent number, and contains q Chrome,
entitled ''Arctic Winter" Its pages
are well filled with interesting reading
matter by distinguished authors. The
engravings are beautiful. Now is q
good time to subscribe with the com
mencement of the New Year Publish
ed by L. A. Cooley, Philadelphia, at So
per annum, or less to clubs.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-12-20

Das- New FARMERS GRANGE.-We
learn that new Lodge Of Farmers
Grange, entitled Slack Water Grange,
was organized few days ago at the
Mill of Mr.. Elisha S. Snyder, near
Scrabble, and will meet every Saturday
evening for the transaction of business.
The following is list of the officers =
Master-ELISHA S. SNYDER.
Overseer-JOHN w. HOLIDAY.
Lecturer-JOHN w. DALEY.
Steward-ROBERT Z. TURNER.
Asst. Steward-THOS. TURNER.
Chaplain-DR. GROVE.
Treasurer-GEORGE FULK.
Secretary-JACOB McQUILKIN.
Gate Keeper-JOHN NJ. BYERS.
Ceres-Miss ANN +. TURNER.
Pomona-Mrs. ANNIE TURNER.
Flora-Miss OCTAVE SNYDER.
Lady Asst. Steward-Mrs. VIII
IIELMINA SNYDER.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-12-20

pB" INTERESTING MEETING.-We
learn that an interesting meeting has
been in progress for some days past, at
Elk Branch Church, under the supervi-
sion of Rev. J. a. Scott, Presbyterian
minister, assisted by Rev. Geo. l.. Ley
burn. Quite number of persons have
protested conversion, whilst others are
seeking the Pearl of great price"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-12-20

b9" Revival OF RELGIox-A revi-
val of religion has been in progress in
the colored NJ. E. Church OF this town,
during the past two weeks, under the
supervision Of the pastor, Rev. Joseph
Henry. The Presiding Elder, Rev.
Mr.. Foreman, of Baltimore, preached
on Sunday week last. Up to this time
there have been about twenty-five con-
versions, and about thirty additional
mOurners
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-12-20

Bs5" WHEELING REGIsTER.-Wc call
attention to the advertisement Of this
sterling and able paper, published by
Baker & Co., at Wheeling, in another
column. 1t is democratic in politics, and
the leading paper Of the democratic
party. The Register is issued daily
and weekly, and contains all the gener-
ally current news of the day, as well as
the news OF the State.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-12-20
e3n DRovEs OF TURKEYs.-A droy

eSgn DRovEs OF TURKEYs.-A drove
of Turkeys passed through our town on
Friday evening of last week, consisting
of 26O in number. They were owned
by persons in Washington County, Md.
Three droves passed through town for
the same County, on Thursday morning.
1t is a very novel sight TO see Turkeys
driven in large drovcs.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-12-20

Bsy" SABBATH School ORGAS.-The
Organ purchased by the Reformed Sab
bath School of this place, is Of the Bur
dett manufacture, and is avery excellent
one. 1t was purchased of c. NJ. Stieff,
Piano Manufacturer of Baltimore, at a
low price, Mr.. S. making reduction
from the fact that it was purchased by a
Sabbath School.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-12-20

f1r We are authorized to state that
Ascr;bbler," in his communication from
Leetown, last week, was mistaken in
regard to DIR. Baleh being leader OF the
Band at that place. The DR.. is neither
leader or member of the Band.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-12-20

Bay" AID TO MEMPHIS SUFFERERS
Rev. Mr. Rossiter, pastor of the Re
formed Church of this town, has receiv-
ed an acknowledgement for the amount
of funds forwarded to the Memphis
sufferers, which were collected in the
Reformed Church on Thanksgiving day,
for that purpose.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-12-20

Dag" GRANGE AT DurFIELDs.-We
are glad to learn that the Farmers
Grange, recently organized at Duflields,
are rapidly increasing in membership,
The Grange meets every Wednesday
evening for the transaction of business
and receiving new members. Many of
the most prominent and most substan-
tial citizens of that locality have became
members of the organization.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-12-20

The tendency of the age is toward
money making. The poor wish TO be-
come rich, and the rich aspire to greater
riches The lradesman and the profes-
sional man are no longer contented with
small profits. They desire to do in a
year what their fathers took score OF
years TO achieve. The slow but sure
method of earning money is no longer
fashionable 1t belongs to the old stage
coach period. Six per cent. investments
are laughed at. Ten, twenty, fifty, and
one hundred per cent are considered
legitimate.
What was called rascality by our
fathers, passes current now for business
shrewdness. If Il man can evade the
letter of the law, although he violates
its spirit, he is called sharp, and society
halls him rs shrewd manager. lie Is
judged 10y his success, and is cnvied by
the crowd for his ability and sagaoity.
Men of small means grasp ventures that
promise large returns. They seldom
stop to ask, is it right or just, but
plunge headlong to destruction or to
dazzling success.
Public officials of the Tweed stripe
rob the taxpayers of their hard-earned
money, and with millions of plumber
enter the courts and snap their fingers
at the vain efforts made to punish them.
Money arrests the arm of justice, cor
rupts legislation, aud yields a power
that no monarch ever dreamed OF pos
sessing.
What can be done to arrest this fatal
tendency of the age? The remedy is
with the people. The public morals
must be improved. We must return to
the common-sense virtues OF olden
fines. when rich rascal was 10 better
than a poor one, when men were honor
cd and judged by the weight Of their
brains and not their gold. There are
honest men in every community, They
may not crowd the sidewalks or block
the streets by their number, but they
can be found if the people care to look
4,r thor Summon them to the front !!
Order the thieves and money rascals TO
the rear! Make personal integrity the
line of advancement and money, as
the step stone to power and influence
will lose its potent charm, and be
sought for simply as means to siren
CITIZEN the arms of honest endcavor, and
promote the general welfare of mankind.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-12-20

Esq CHRISTMAS Is CoMING.-Chrlst-
mas is coming, sure, and little folks
hearing father and mother reading the
papers and talking about the panic,
hope that it will not reach the treasury
of KISS Kingle. There is not the
slightest danger of that, little people;
The stockings will be hung mp and filled
rs usual. There is as much money in
the world as evcr-the earth has yield
cd as much fruit as usual-God Is as
kind as ever, and father and mother
have not abated a jot OF their love. SO
fear not that when Christmas comes,
and the snow is on the ground, and the
frosty winds are sweeping over noun
tain and moor and heath, and stealing
up creek and river and streamlet, Christ
mas and Kriss Kingle will be with you,
and with them innumerable blessings.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-12-20

The Virginius and her remaining
crew have been surrendered by Spain,
and the war is over.
Mr.. Frederick Dent, Mrs. Grants IA
Their, died in Washington on Monday
night, aged SS years. He was born in
Frederick City, Md.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-12-20

BIS" No PAPER Next WEEK.-There
will be no paper issued from this office
on Saturday next, the 9th. Our hands
want little recreation during the holt
days as well as other people. The office
will be open, however, during the week
to receive "back pay" from our delin-
quents.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-12-20

Bsy" CHRISTMAS TREES.-The church
trimmings and Christmas Trees at the
Lutheran Church promises to be very
superb. Come and see them on Christ
mas evening, 25th.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-12-20

p@ The Sabbath School Of the NJ.
E. Church will have their Christmas
Tree on Friday night, the 26th of De
cember. The public are invited to at
tend. &.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-12-20

EJ CHRISTMAS FEsTIvAL-The
Christmas Festival of the Reformed
Sunday School, will be held on We'd
nesday Evening, Dec, oath, at -
o'clock.
There will be an Early Service, in
the Church, at IA o'clock, on Christ
mas morning. Regular Christmas Ser
vice at IL o'clock. To all these services
the public are cordially invited.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-12-20

g|CoAI--T. II. Davis has received
a lot of Cumberland Coal, run of the
mine, which he will sell at low figures
per ton. Call on him if YOU want a
good article. He will deliver it at your
doors. Call before it is all sold.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-12-20

HGy State Grange, Patrons Of Illus
bandry Of West Virginia, will meet in
Charlcstown, on the fourth Thursday in
January, 1874.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-12-20

BD" THE CENTENNIAL TEA PARTY AT
PHILADELrnIA.-The tea party to COM
memorate the historical event which
occurred in Boston harbor one hundred
years ago, arranged by the ladies of the
centennial ward committee, came off
Wednesday night according to pro
gramme. Both the Academy of Music
and Horticultural Hall, connected by
means of a covered bridge, were crowd
ed to their utmost capacity, many hun
dreds being unable to gain admission.
1t is estimated that ten thousandpersons
were present.
The children's entertainment in the
afternoon was attended by several thous-
and persons, both young and old. The
entertainment in the evening consisted
of tea drinking in Horticultural Hall,
where tables were arranged, beautifully
decorated. The exercises were conduct
ed in the Academy of Music, the meet
ing being presided over by Hon. VIM,
A. Armstrong, of Pennsylvania. Ad-
dresses were delivered by the presiding
officer, Hon. a. II. Boteler, of West
Virginia, and James II. Campbell, OF
Philadelphia. Several hundred ladies',
attired in Martha Washington style,
were present, being seated together in
the parquette, which was reserved for
that purpose.
Mrs. Z. d. Gillespie, president of the
Woman's Centennial Committee, was
presented, during the evening, by Major
Stokely, with handsome gavel, made
of the original wood upon which the
old liberty bell was mounted. The affair
passed off very successfully.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-12-20

Ey" Masonic SUprER.-Elk Branch
Lodge, at Dufiells, we learn, purpose
having Supper on Saturday evening,
the 9th instant, a pleasant time no
doubt will be had. The good citizens
of Duhields and vicinity know how to
get up good dinners and suppers. We
speak "whereof we know
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-12-20

r0 SALE OF A VALUABLE FARM.-
Dir. n. T. Snyder, Executor of John
Snyder, deceased, sold at private sale,
few days ago, that very valuable and
highly improved farm, lying on the
road leading from this town to Charles
town, three miles from this place, con-
tanning $50 acres, to Mr.. John Unger'
of Berkeley County, for $50 per acre.
Mr.. Snyder also sod privately, tract
of land belonging to him, OF 90 acres
adjoining the farm of Mr.. Jacob Snyder
on the Ridge A portion was purchased
by Capt J. S. Melvin, and the other
portion by Mr.. James Barringer, at 500
per acre.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-12-20

B~ PERsoNAL.-Our old friend and
subscriber to the Register, Mr.. Jere 3.
Shelter, of Edinburg, Va, drnpped in
upon us the other day, looking well.
Jere was elected County Superintendent
of the Poor, Of Shenandoah County, at
the late election. Next he will be cleo
ted to Congress.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-12-20
CHRISTMAS EXERCISES

CHRISTMAS EXERCISES
OF TIE
LUTHERAN SUNDAY SCHOOL,
SHEPHERDSTOWN,
TO BE HELD
Christmas Night. December %, 1873.
FROG RIA VI VI E.
SINGING,
ADDRESSES BY REV. j. HAWKINS AND HON.
GEO. NJ BELTZIIoOYER.
DISTRIBUTION OF GIFTS.
SINGING.
RENEnICTI0N.
The exercises will commence at 6 1-2
o'clock, p. NJ.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-12-20

s1" LADIES FAIR.-Don't forget the
Ladies Fair which commences on
Christmas Eve, 9th inst, over Mr.. f.
T. Groves Store. Dinner at o'clock
Christmas Day. Every thing nice and
good for so cents. Supper at 6 l-2 O.
clock, for 25 cents. Every body pa
troniZe the Ladies Fair
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-12-20
ray Soxs OF TEMPERANCE DINNER

Gy Soxs OF TEMPERANCE DINNER
We understand that Phoenix Division,
Sons of Temperance, at Duffields, will
have q Dinner on New Years day.
This Division, has been organized for
a number of years, and is one of the
most substantial and permanent organl-
cations in the country, and have done
great deal of good. Some of the most
substantial citizens of that locality are
the leading spirits, and who were char
ter members, and who still continue in
welding a great influence upon the rls-
inc generation in the great cause OF
Temperance. Long may they yet wave..
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-12-20

DIARIES for 1874. OF all sizes and
IL prices. at Barnharfs.
4 FINE assortment OF Note, Letter,
A Billet, Fools Cap, and Mourning
Papers, at Barnharfs.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-12-20
TO THE PUBLIC.

IN order that the public may not be mis-
4 led with reference 10 the agreement re-
Gently made with s. B. Harrison for the
purchase OF his property near Shepherds
town. and for my Noncompliance there
with. is altogether owing 10 objections
which my family have Of living in the
country. | will INTERESTINGLY say that |
think the property cheap al the price
agreed upon. and the location very desir.
able for any one seeking pleasant aud
quiet home.
JOHN HUGHES.
Dee. 90. 1873. 3w