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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-11-22

SHORT LECTURE ON CHURCH MATTERS.
BE on time. When an hour is fixed
and repeatedly advertised as the time
for the commencement of religious wor-
ship, 70 one has a right to disturb a
congregation, or interrupt preacher
by being tardy. Men should be as
prompt in filling their places in church
as they are in me citing their notes in
bank. No peril or protest should be In
vited in either case or place. Punctu.
ality is a grace that should be coveted
and cultured. There is an invention by
which buggy wheel makes its revolu-
tons, and the number of miles it runs.
Will not some genins invent an appa-
ratus that can be arranged so as that
when the tardy ones enter their pew a
bell will ring, or an index tune, or a
little bird hop out Of the clock, and
"Coo-coo, coo-coo; behind time, behind
time!''
Never look around TO see who is
coming in when the door opens. 1t is
quite as ill-mannered to look around to
see who the tardy ones are as to be tar
dy. 1t also disturbs your devotions, if
you have any, diverts your attention
from the sermon or whatever exercise is
under way, and is as discourteous to the
leader Of the services.
Never talk or whisper in church, es-
pecially after the exercises are opened.
To do this indicates one of these things,
lightness of spirit, thoughtlessness as to
your own good name and character of
the case and occasion, or intentional dis
respect to the subject Of religion ard
religious people. Either and all are
alike inexcusable and reprehensible.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-11-22
THE LITTLE STRANGERS ARR.
VAL.
BT MARY r. BRADREY.

The Lady Moon came down last night,
She did, you needn't doubt it
A lovely lady dressed i'll white
III tell you all about it.
They hurried Len and me to bed,
And aunty said, "Now, maybe
That pretty moon up overhead
Will bring us down baby.
"You lie as quiet as can be;
Perhaps you'll catch her peeping
Between the window-bars, to see
If all the folks are sleeping.
And then, if both of you keep still,
And all the room is shady,
She'll float across the window-sill,
A bonnie white moon-lady.
across the sill. along the floor,
You'll see her shining brightly,
Until she comes to mothers door,
And then she'll vanish lightly.
But, in the morning, you will find
If nothing happens, maybe,
She's left us something nice behind
A beautiful star-baby."
We didn't just believe her then,
For aunty's always chatting;
The tales she tells to me and Len
Would make you die a-laughing.
And when she went out, pretty soon,
Len said, ''Thats auntys humming {;
There amt bit of lady moon,
Nor any baby coming"
thought myself, it was a fib,
And yet l wasn't certain ;
So l kept quiet in the crib,
And peeped behind the curtain.
l didn't mean to sleep wink,
But, all without warning,
l dropped right otf-and don't you think,
never walked till morning.
Then, there was aunty by my bed,
And when climbed and kissed her,
She laughed and said, "You sleepy headl
You've got little sister!
What made you shut your eyes so soon!
I've half mind to scold you-
For down she came, that lady moon,
Exactly as l told you y
And truly, it was not joke,
In spite of Lens denying,
For, Just the very time she spoke,
We heard the baby crying.
The way we jumped, and made rush
For mothers room that minute,
But aunty stopped us, crying, "Hush
Or else you shan't go in il !"
And so we had to tip-toe in,
And keep as awful quiet,
AS if it was a mighty sin
To make bit of riot.
But there was baby, anyhow
The funniest little midget
Just wish YOU could peep in now,
And see her squirm and fidget.
Len SAYS he don't believe its true
He isn't such gaby-
The moon had anything to do
With bringing us that baby.
But seems to me it's very clear,
AS clear as running water
Last night there was no baby here,
So something must have brought her
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-11-22

There wss . room With eiehk corpers,
In each corner sst . CT; beioru, esch ct
sat seven other csts; and on edch -
tail sat : CAT. How many catsin a. !
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-11-22

Blonde hair is no longer the style in
the East. Every woman wants to be
dark haired belle.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-11-22

DEATH OF TIE SLEEPING WOMAN
Miss Susan Caroline Godsey, known as
Sleeping Beauty, died at the residence
of her mother, in Obion county, Ten
nessee, OH the 9th ultimo. She had
attained the age Of 81 years, and, as
was alleged had been in her sleeping
condition for about twenty-four years.
The Nashville Union of the 4th says
Her case excited great interest, and
gave (rise to much investigation and
discussion among scientific men. The
true nature of her atiiiction, however,
was neverunderstood. She was brought
to Nashville in the fall of 1867 for the
ostensible purpose Of procuring medical
aid, but was really in charge OF an agent,
who contemplated making an exhibi-
ton of her. She was accompanied by
a brother ond other relations who were
very much attached to her. While
they were in Nashville they boarded at
the house of Major Bruce, on Market
street, and the sleeper was constantly
watched by Mrs. Bruce, who took great
interest in her. She remained under
Mrs. Bruce's care eleven days. While
there she was visited by great many
persons, and with her one or more ply
sicians all the time. She awakened
hourly night and day, at almost the
same second each time, and remained a
wake from seven to ten minutes. Just
after going to sleep each time she had
convulsions that shook the room, and at
such times she appeared to be suffering
great pain When asleep she was dead
to everything, but when awake talked
pleasantly and intelligently, sometimes
complaining of pain, and exclaiming,
ooh, my head!' and when she awak-
ened she invaribly asked for water, but
ate very little She had no conscious
ness of ever having dreamed, and that
it was no pleasure for her to live afflic-
ted as she was. She was very sensitive,
and appeared mortified to think that she
was being exhibited. Her affliction
was inaugurated by a spell OF chills.
Some medical men have attributed it to
the medicine she then took; others, that
the chills were precursory to her long
sleeping state. Upon leaving Nashville
she went TO St. Louis, and remained
there short time. 1t is said that the
physicians there unanimously agreed
that she was an imposition. She soon
returned to the home of her mother, and
has remained there ever since. The
Sleeping Beauty is said to have been a
truly beautiful woman-not so emanci-
ated as one would think-and Of shape
ly form.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-11-22
FU II NITU RE p!
FURNITURE !
KING STR E e T n o. 2.
CHEAP SIDE.
under the Register Office

n We have just received
~ the largest and most ele-
C CANT assortment, Of FUR.
M NlTCRE ever brought
- to Sbepherds,own. cons.s.
-A0 ting of Handsome Parlor.
Dining Room and Chamber Sets Of every
variety; Chairs, Tables. Marble Top,
Extension and Leaf; Rocking Chairs. all
s.yles; Cribs; ChidreD's Table and
Rocking Chairs; Towel Racks; Hat
Racks; Maiuasses; Side Boards; Safes;
and in fact everything TO be found in .
frsi-class Furniture Establishment, all Of
which We will sell very low for cash.
| will order anything persons may
wish, as am constantly replepishing
my stock. hope all in need OF sny-
thing in my line will call, as am deter
mined to sell as cheap as they can be
bought in the city
hope by promp.ness and attention 10
business 10 receive large patronage.
NJ. J. LATIMER.
Sept 20 II
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-11-22

S A R 7 LING
BUT TR U E.
EFFECT THE PANIC.
NEW GOODS, NEW PRICES.
THE LARGEST STOCK
Merchant Tailoring Goods,
that has ever been received al the estsb.
lishment Of
j. ID. SW ARTZ,.
North west Corner Public Square.
nAGERSTOWN, ND.
CLOTHS.
CASSIMERS.
VESTINGS.
OVERCOATINGS,
OF ALL GRADES.
SUITlNGS IN EVERY STYLE,
Points Goods in Great Tariefy.
YES rINGS WITHOUT NUMBER.
Call at The old Stand where you can
SPLENDID LINE OF GOODS
10 seec, from. Every Carmen.
GUARANTEED TO FIT.
and to be made in the most substantial
manner.
The Best OF Trimmings used and sa.
IeIdCliuu yNe
buy from ne. Call aud examine for
yourself.
CENTS FURNISHING GOODS,
slwsys on hand OF the
LATEST MODES.
and suitable TO ali tastes.
Do no, forge. the place be sure yov
are right and then walk right in.
J. d. SW ARTZ.
Fashionable Tailor,
Nor'h-wes, Corner Public Square.
Hsgers.own, Md.
Oct ly
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-11-22
COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA. SATURDAY, NOV g. 1878 NEW vOL

THy Orp WoxAS or SBAMoKiS.-
Some few miles from Shamokin, Penn-
sylvania, lives character that those
manly people, 1.-The woman's right wo-
men, should certainly know, as she is
decidedly the champion. The singular
being is some seventy years Of age, aud
is altogether the most manly woman
ever met with. A tenant at will, she
has occupied for many years the farm
she cultivates with her own hands and
the assistance of hired labor,rs. She
owns about 42 head of cattle, some Of
which saw, and are really fine stock.
She lives alone in the log cabin, her on
ly companions being two shepherd dogs
and her chickens, many Of the latter
sleeping under her own roof, she calling
them her children, and training them up
in the way they should 90, so as to BE-
the least inconyeDient to her in the hab-
its of their life. She is utterly fearless,
and with her dogs and gun, which sne
can use with unerring aim, Lie Schulrr
is character that few would care TO tri
fle with. Imagine, if you can, woman
of medium size, dressed in mems clothes,
with soft hat variously indented upon
her head, no coat, barefooted, and you
have this champanion of 'womans
rights" before you. Wrinkled though
her face is by the storms and trials OF
many years, the strength and activity Of
this man-woman Of y is somewhat
wonderful. Voluble is hardly the term
suitable for the expression of herpowers
of speech, and few men, however dispo
sed for such perfection, may boastthem
selves superior to her on the score of
profanity. Much and varied has been
my travel. and strange sights have i
seen, and met with, but the Hermit OF
Shamokin, with her supernatural pow
ers of tongue and limb, far surpasses
anything Of my previous experience.--
Episcopal Register
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-11-22

"Across the sill. along the floor,
You'll see her shining brightly,
Until she comes to mothers door,
And then she'll vanish lightly.
But, in the morning, you will find
If nothing happens, maybe,
She's left us something nice behind
A beautiful star-baby."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-11-22

l thought myself, it was a fib,
And yet / wasn't certain
So l kept quiet in the crib,
And peeped behind the curtain.
/ didn't mean to sleep a wink,
But, all without warning,
I dropped right otf-and don't you thin
never walked till morning.
National Republican., 1873-09-11

TEE Austin CTexas) Journal gives the fol-
lowing pen portrait Of the gentlemen who
took part In the late Democratic convention
In that State.
"Among the old familiar faces are 70 be seen
not few of the sixty -one that called the elec-
tlon Of delegates TO the secession convention
that met here twelve years ago. We 0oserye
others who held comfortable ofiicee or profitable
cotton permits during the war. We see others
who obtained high military positions withou!
even having participated In battle, VINO shov
conscious superiority over the prvates who %
Jared badly, though they fought bravely a. the
front. We note men who have strenuously %
vocated the 'time-honored principles o. tht
Democratic party proclaimed In 1851, In 1888 and
isT9-men who were for slavery and secession In
1851, who were against the amendments and tne
reconstruction acts In 1855, land thereby brought
Us under q military rule,) VINO were for the
amendments and reconstruction acts with q nigh
tar, uitra-Abolltionist as their standard beaIeI
In isI2"
These are the parties who had the impu'
dencc to censure the Administration OF ten
Grant.
National Republican., 1873-09-11

GEN. BuTLER's ACTION in the Worcester
convention will be q disappointment to his
enemies and the enemies Of the Republican
party and source Of qualification to his
friends. Finding that 4 majority OF the dele
gates were in favor Of his opponent, he with
drew his name and announced his fcalty, as
he did two years ago, to the Republican party
and platform. Tho enemies Of the party eS-
pcctcd that he would lead bolt, and thereby
disrupt the organization. In declining to do
so he has given an additional proof OF his
good sense, discretion and patriotism.
National Republican., 1873-09-11

can party; but they arc so imbued with the
spirit Of secession and Of hatred toward the
party which prevailed in the late conflict
that they will have no advancement or prot-
perity Of Its hands. They know very wen
that the defeat Of the Republican party this
fall means the failure Of the James river and
Kanawha canal project the completion Of
which would do more TO bring prosperity TO
one half the State than any other measure
that could possibly be devised. They know
that the success Of the Republicans would
mean free railroad law; the development Of
the rich mineral resources Of the State; the
increase In value Of her real estate; prog
rcss and prosperity In every direction. The
Conservative organs and orators steadily ig-
more all these topics Of vital interest to the
State, and create the false Issue Of race and
color. The fact Is these orators and organs
are the more agents and tools Of Malone and
the railroad rings who want to hold Virginia
and Virginia interests In complete subjuga-
tion. Their triumph means the prostration
Of every vital material interest Of the State
National Republican., 1873-09-11

TnK REPUBLICAN oLuB Of the Sixth DIS
trict laSt night decided In faver Of primary
elections as against mass meetings In making
nominations for the next House Of Delegates.
This Is the only fair and honest way, and II
is to be hoped that oil the other districts will
pursue the same course. Nominations by
mere mobs are fraud upon the people and a
burlesque Of popular government. No honest
voter should stand by nominees put forward
In that wAy
National Republican., 1873-09-11

The TRANSPORTATION AGITATION has cx.
tended almost over the entire country. New
York held meeting last night to consider
tho advisability Of enlarging the Erie canal
and building now lines of water communi-
cation between the East and the West. The
danger at present Is that In the multitude OF
plans and projects nothing whatever viii be
accomplished, which win, of course, suit the
railroads,
National Republican., 1873-09-11

A pisrArcH to the Secretary Of the Navy
gives some important news concerning the
Polaris. 1t seems that the Polaris was in
to abandon her, after which she went to the
bottom. Two boats were constructed out Of
the hull, upon which 1t Is hoped the crew cs.
capped to some point on the coast Of Labra'
dor. Before the winter closes, or certainly IL
the spring, we may expect to hear more def
Mite intelligence from the expedition.
National Republican., 1873-09-11

In our NEWS COLUMNS this morning vii
BE- found an account Of the preliminary pro-
cecdings of the convention at Cumberland,
Nd, called for the purpose Of devising ways
and means to extend the Ohio and Chesa-
peake canal and Of properly laying Its claims
before Congress and the country. The gather
ing, II will be seen, was large and respectable,
and composed OF representative men In every
sense,
National Republican., 1873-09-11

TINS MORNING we print the second Of the
series of articles on Universalism, which have
besn specially prepared for the RKruBLicAs.
Tomorrow we shall print "Tho History of
UniversalIst Doctrine In America" by the
Rev. O. II. Emerson, the able editor Of the
Uhtpsrsdlisf, which will be found OF special
interest aud value.
National Republican., 1873-09-11

Q Ir LOOKS NOW as II the Graphic balloon
would go down instead Of up. The ascension
has been postponed, and painful rumors come
to us about one thing and another. Unsx-
pocted difficulties have arisen, and obstacles
seem to accumulate as the time OF starting
draws nigh. II the whole thing has been
simply an advertising swindle, 1t will GER
txinly defeat itself,
National Republican., 1873-09-11

TIE State central committee OF Virgin 10
met at Richmond Tuesday last, to make prep
arstions for the campaign. All the members
Of the committee were present, and the pro.
coedings were characterized by the utmost
harmony and good feeling. Measures were
taken 10 make the coming canvass the most
effective and determined that has taken place
In the State for years.
National Republican., 1873-09-11

TEE REArPorsrNESr of Chief Engineer
Cronln and Assistant Chief Engineer Drew,
yesterday, will DO approved by the majority
Of our citizens. They are excellent officers,
and have brought the fire department to as
high state OF efficiency as that of any Other
city In the Union.
National Republican., 1873-09-11

TnE RErupLIcASs Of Prince Georges
held their county convention at Bladensburg
yesterday. From the report In another col
umn II will be seen that Mr.. s. T. Suit has
been nominated for the State Senate. The
whole ticket Is an excellent one, aud should
receive tho united support Of the party.
National Republican., 1873-09-11

The New York Graphic, non-partisan
paper, although Its editor was formerly the
manager Of the New York World, In an
article entitled the political Outlook" says:
practically the Democratic party has
ceased to be power In American politics,
and Is disturbing element only as 1t is In
the way, like dead log on the path, or an
unmelted snow-bank on the field tho farmer
wants to plow." This is not very cohpli-
mentary, but IL IL the truth.
National Republican., 1873-09-11
AWNINGS.
TO THE PUBLIC.

IhA'e removed ton
NEW BUILDING Nos. 840 and 85t, New
York avenue, north side, between
Sixth and Seventh Streets,
OF goods In my line, including
DOORS. SASH. BLINDS. DOOR AND WINDOW
FRAMES, AND INSIDE sHUTTERH. MOULD.
IN0B. BRACKETS, BALUsTERs, NkwEL
POSTS. GLASS. BUILDERS HARDWARE,
hoi and am prepared 10 an eli orders promptly and
sstim -''' GEO, n, BARRIER,
National Republican., 1873-09-11

The Norfolk Day Book don't like the de-
sign on the Virginia State coat-oi-arms. II
looks too much like what the old style of
thing has been In Virginia before the emancl-
patton Of slavery, despot with his heel on
the neck Of poor working-man. The Day
Book thinks the design should be changed
for something more peaceful, and In tho Or
der OF the Industrial pursuits to which we
should strive TO bring our people to. II may
have suited very well when IL was fashion
able TO hold men In thrall and slavery, but
now since the masses, both white and black,
have been made free by the result OF the war,
Il would no doubt be best to change II TO
outside Of the line OF direct
political representation. The coat-of-
arms of State has much moro TO do with
the prosperity Of State than people ordl-
narily suppose, and when a State has pic
tOriai representation Of strife, people are not
apt to be desirous Of going there, unless they
are wranglers and want 10 get into free
fight. -.
National Republican., 1873-09-11
PEAL ESTATE DIsEGToay OF TnR

NEW AUCTION AND COMMISSION HOUSE,
poiitan hotel. By cLARK { HENRY. Special a.
ss sssss s,lss sss.sSs saS rsPJss Sss
va.che. eutlsry. hoslesy. ary goods, elotainx and
housss rrstrtfuily soIcited Snd satisfsction guar
antsed. By aFiot Attention 70 business and prompt
Arm is an experienced auotioneer. having been At
the business over twenty years. Tho other has
aulk-u CLARK HENRY
National Republican., 1873-09-11

Two VERY dead Issues are dragged into
the contest going on In Misslssippi-the Is.
sues Of Mississippi State bonds to the Union
and the Planters Banks loaned to these insti-
tutions by the State In President Jackson's
time. Under Gen. jackson, the removal Of
the deposits gave business TO the State banks,
and In Mississippi the banks above named
obtained State bonds TO operate upon. The
Union bank had $4,000, 900 Of these bonds,
and the Planters bank "a, 5O0, 900. These
were sold and the proceeds loaned to custom
ers, who neglected TO repay, and the banks
broke. Tbs State was called upon 70 redeem,
but under Gov. MoNutt the Legislature re-
pudlated. Since then these bonds have been
worthless. Il is now asserted and believed
that Gen. Butler has secured possession Of o
large quantity Of these old bonds, and that
tho election Of his son-in-law, Gen. Ames,
viii result In legislation to impose taxes upon
the people for helr redemption. A booty OF
u, 100, 900 with 80 years interest Ia worth
striving for, and as the bonds In question for
q quarter OF century have had no market
value, their present possessOrs probably OBJ
tanned them for mere song.
National Republican., 1873-09-11

ITO ARCHITECTS. ,
WASHINGTON. August, is7s
In Accordancs with tho provisons 81 An act Of
Congress. approved March ., ISIS. the UNDERMINED
including details working plans) for new bulld.
ing for the Library Of Oonsre.., TO be dfaWn In 90
ipr9lshsd % .RPlicAnt. The sum of hfteen hun.
SS ss sssh
sand doliars for tho ssoand bast. and hve hundred
ao ars 70 The third bsst 10 be paid on Tho sist q
T6s plans must be submitted On or before the Is.
day OF November next, and addressed (prepAidj
to the Librarian Of Congress, Washington, D, O .
b I..I on tbs Library. a
coincidence, Chairman of the Senate Commit
o''''n ss,SI ss on Public Buiidin1 and
auisso lLAbrsrian Of Congress-
National Republican., 1873-09-11
BOARDING.

ID ROOMS. In . good locality, convenient 10 the
Execnuye Dep$rh9e2h Apply At si6 TwelfJh
National Republican., 1873-09-11

OR x.
About ~ gallons oat.vDs and Concord WINE,
grown On my farm IN Maryland In iss, 1850 and
mont Is no conlr.diotlon when explained BY the
%ssss ns nSEsa 'ss taste .ad nSyoI q
n1s 9ss b.;.
prs.sed their surprise that susn quality could be
psds in this country. Tnis Wine requires Five
irsly new proceas Known only 70 mysslIAnd Oh
cost that hes cempelled me 20 spsndon n future
mAnyfacturs, hencp no more Of II can be had but
that have on hand, and were mot In need this
would not now be offered for sale stths price named
IN SICKNESS IT WILL. BE APPRECIATED.
As this Wine II to high priced for the trade to
handle y propose 70 dispose q 4 70 some person
bought Tor cash at Sio pr gallon BY taking the
whole; 1t Is richly worth % per botte whom bottled
persops Of wealth have here an opportunity to
obtain from frat hands wine suitA BILE for storage
and guaranteed free from drugs and foreign mat
10 ~ own recopmendsjon Gall and examine II ct
my private residence. No. iss5 Seventh street
Aullu
National Republican., 1873-09-11
I v Y OIL r Y

i
Il on the baltimore and oiio railroad, adjoining
the grounds Of the Deaf aud Dumb Institute. only
twelve minutes walk from the street cars st
Ninth street east Lots containing 5000 feet for
only ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS, on
easy terms. Any one can buy lot.
Applyt to
.. GEO. M. LANCKTON,
anita ~ kta a...,.h ..-o.. ......l.. n ~
National Republican., 1873-09-11

L>oR sALE-BRIcK HOUSE, NO. 600 o
Il street north vest; aix rooms. hal cellar, water
and sas Built by Days work, and handsomely
promises. huIb 9fhyims