Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-07-05
For the Register.
LETTER FROM CHARLESTOWN.

u. NOuSilt uiSlui pS VIC o'hiHCaS VI .he
scene, save the hum and drum Of
tongues in reference to nuptial cere-
mony that is to take place in the Meth
odist Church here Oh next Thursday
morning at o'clock, A. NJ, and e'er
the Register of this week shall come
from the press and go hither and thith-
er on its mission, the happy pair will
have been joined in holy wedlock and
have hied away to the far North on a
tour of sight seeing and blissful travel.
1t won't do to mention names so far in
advance, suffice it to say the gentleman
is Divine of distinction, occupying a
high position in the educational world,
and the lady is the young and interest
inc daughter of one OF our most worthy
christian ministers. OF course such All
event could but excite remark, and the
whole town is on the qui vive to wit
ness the notable affair. l predict an
OVERLOOKING house on the occasion, as
no cards will he sent out and the gener
al public may come i'll ad libitum and
see for itself, and as this notable char
acter is possessed of superabundance
of curiosity, my prediction will most
likely be fulfilled.
| said we were quiet or dull as a town
save the excitement produced by this
anticipated nuptial episode. The re,
mark applies to the business matters OF
the place. OF course we expect this, for
the harvest is now in full blast and our
farmers are all taken up in time, atten-
ton and labor, with this all important
and necessitous home interest. This
cannot he delayed or neglected. The
usual supplies for the season gave brisk
ness to trade while ago, rs they have
laid in. | noticed among the supplies
the inevitable keg or demijohn or jug
was along to be filled with harvest
whiskey, which upon inquiry | learn is
most yillainous stuff, perhaps the
meanest and worst kind Of the article
that is made, affording as 1t does the
biggest profit. Such is made special
ty or it is said so, and the buyer is ter
ribly guided and .drugged. l tell You sir
there is not only money in this business
but there is rascality too. The govern
ment is playing a big role in the scene,
the passion for money-making by men
is appealed to, to crafty which their
energy and sagacity, and sometimes
conscience and honesty are sacrificed.
But | have depressed, | simply started
to say that with the accustomed harvest
supplies whiskey was counted in and
the trade in the article has been lively
and the seller has improved his finances.
Last week the chief features were
somewhat literary. Capt. Kables boys
from the Academy gave creditable
exhibition in defamation and dialogues,
and on the following night the young
ladies of Mrs. Forests school went thro
their annual commencement exercises
with much eclat. On both occasions
large audiences greets the youthful as
pirants.
notice the genial presence OF the
Senior of the Free Press again on the
street, he having got back safe from his
long tour of sight seeing, teastlng and
toastine, He seems none the worse III
appearance from the trip, rather lmpro-
we'd. for it he has donned new beaver
which is decidedly becoming his veneer
able caput.
Lawyer Cooke, venerable in years,
now close upon four score, has been
kept from his office duties for several
weeks by bodily ailment. | learn with
pleasure he is in an improved state.
have wondered at his activity and vigor
for his advanced age, during the past
winter and spring, making the distance
from his home mile from town to his
Office daily, through all kinds OF wealth
CT.
His Excellency, Gov. Jacob, passed
down in the cars, last evening-from
whence he had come or whittier he was
going. | don't know. The train delay
ed a short time affording a little shaking
of hands and greeting. Senator 1rah-
than and Representative Shirley were
on hand to pay their respects to his hon
OF.
Holmes was highly pleased with the
notice of his Mansard sent you. II he
does not, he certainly ought, to take the
Register. Both the Spirit and Free
Press were pleased to copy the extract.
The former was somewhat compliment
tary to your correspondent, calling HIM
a olive" and "spicy" one. Of course he
knows of what he says.
The Editor of the Shepherdstown
Register was in Charlestown a short
time ago. but did not call to see his
friend Timothy who was on the sick
list. A decided slight though OF course
not intended.
A new Market House, of fine and be-
fitting proportions and taste, and new
Banking House of modern style and I'm
ish, both to supplant old and unsightly
houses in prominent positions, are on
the tapis. We are in the midst of the
march of ideas and improvements.
learned yesterday of sad accident
having befallen Mr. Richard Moore, son
of Mrs. Mary Moore, who lives near
Wiltshire's School House, on Saturday
last. near Duflields. He was in aspiring
wagon with some young friends, from
which he was thrown or fell, and both
dislocated and fractured his hip. Doc
tors Byington and Richardson are at
tending him. The case is critical
one.
Ifnothine prevents, Timothy expects
to visit the Springs at Bath shortly, al
On his natal place Warrenton, SO for 4