Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-02-15
For The Register.
LETTER FROM CHARLEST0WN.

Mr.. Zittle-If any body should say
that Charlestown and Shepherdstown
were finished places put him down as
reckoning without bis host. Shepherds
town that is just feeling the magic
track Of Railroad; and CharlestowE
that seems to be aspiring to city dlmen-
sions OF course the march Of inn
provemept and enlargement will not be
like unto those towns and cities OF the
West that spring up and count Their
thousands OF populalionina few months
or wears at most, but it will be gradual
and it is to be hoped healthy and end'i-
ring. Better this than by some Sudden
ebulition of speculation which Is des-
tined to burst and leave the people
wrecked in hopes and fortune;
Our town wears sober and quiet as
pect Just now. 1t is true that the fine
sleighing that has prevailed gave some
what Of life and gayety to the outside
show, especially the episode OF s'e'gA
racing, which for while was rage;
but / have not heard so far in the WIN
ter of balls, DANCES, and frolics, that are
apt at this season TO take place, so dissi-
pating in their character a good re-
port ] think. :,
"Rumor with her thousand tongues
has it land You know the old Dame
! with her pryying and smelling propensi-
ties in everywhere she ought not to be0
that there is such thing as a Faro kept
about. What it is | don't know exact
", but I have an idea it. is something
of gambling affair, that is unlawful or
seeks to beat around the law, .or the
law is down upon all gambling. Madam
Rumor locates such thing i'll a back
building or back alley some where.
Well let the old bag smell and pry out
as she pleases, this know it is not the
place for church member and there is
no Good in it. Would not wonder if
our wide-awake Sergeant was on the
scent. The transition is very natural
for law breaking leads to such place.
Our jail is rooted in the best style by
Mr.. Beale, of IIarpers Ferry. The
building is now protected from the
weather. the windows being in position
1t is to be in its front the most modern
and handsome building on the Main
street. SO much of comfort the poor
unfortunates will have who shall take
up their abode there that one part OF
their dwelling place is finished Oft in a
superior style Of architectural taste and
ornament.
You have a good institution with you,
(the progress of which | watch with
pleasure through the Register,) namely,
the Young Mems Christian Association.
Such an organization when properly
conducted can lie productive OF great
good. Your ministers | see give 1t
their time and labor which is very
great help. We had one of like kind
here after the war, but it was short
lived-"like the morning cloud and
early dew" ! wish it were revived and
rs fourishing as yours is.
The official body or in Methodist par
lance the Stewards, at a late meeting
passed formal vote to invite the Rev.
DIR. Rosser to visit Charlesto"n and
hold series of meetings in the Mctho-
odist Church. 1t is to be hoped the
Rev. gentleman will accept and come
among us, and | am sure he could not
have a more promising field Of labor,
lie is certainly having very great sue
cess as an evangelist, and if he should
come and his labors be blessed here as
elsewhere, it would be memorable
era in our history as a town and com
munity. ] would like very much to see
him try his hand with us and though
there might be some crooked sticks and
hard NUS around,i it is possible he would
he successful with them.
You have as one Of your citizens an
old school mate Of mine, refer TO Mr..
Z. Bowen, the proprietor of the Entler
Hotel. Forty years ago we were stu
dents at what was then known as liar
wood Seminary, located in Stafford
County, Va, Mr. Charles Tackett, prin-
cipal lie was my senior in years. one
of the young men Of the school, and l
was one Of the boys have this re-
mcmbrance of him wildly, that he was
quite ladies mar, as he doubtless still
is. He is true Virginia gentleman
and | wish him much success among
YOU. Time has given both of us some
! hard dabs. That is the way you know,
aye improves the looks of some while
it spoils the beauty of others. The best
way is not to murmur but gracefully
submit. Even the good looks univer-
SALLY conceded to the Editor Of the Reg
lister might be interfered with by TWEEN
ty more years Of editorial care. lie
might get a dab or two.
Our efficient Mayor on Saturday even
inc piled fines to the amount OF $50, on
a certain colored offender for 80 sue
cessive oaths belched forth i'll the pres
ence of his Honor Cause OF so much
horrible blasphemy the horrible bad
whiskey sold by some body. Pity but
that the seller of the stuff could be made
to pay part of the fines. O for the
Ohio law In default Of payment the
inconigible transgressor was sent to
the County prison. TIMOTHY.
Charlestown, Feb. IL. 1873.
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