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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-07-11

FIrE-We understand that the fin
jshins (and principaN Factory at Har
per's Ferry, was burnt down on Satur-
day morning last. 1t is supposed that
the fire was communicated Intentionally
10 the building. The public loss is es-
tima,ed at 100000 TO 100000
Among other property destroyed were
between 1000 and 1900 finished muskets.
Nav IL, 1924.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-07-11

la Woops MEETlNG.-Woods Meet
ing will be held at Kearneysville, COM
mencing July 25th, to be continued sew
eral days, by the Methodist Episcopal
Church, Rev. II. Nice, pastor Several
ministers from neighboring cities are
expected to be present to preach during
the meeting. Further information can
be had from the committee, consisting
of J. II. Logic, Esq, Mr. Homsher, &.
Bitner, Esq, Mr.. Trump, Mr.. Thomas.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-07-11

.kindllest feelings of the human heart
are aroused by its notes, and the fiercest
passions studded by its strains
Poetry, painting and music ara tbros
great interpreters of nature: aaoh a.
closing some hidden beauty; but &c Us
three, music is the purest, migb,;a., ne .
heavenliest 1t is nature sendins s' a
those deep feelings which the first ,,"a
are unable to express. Nature sinv; NV
what poetry says, and painting seems
Walk out on some wild common ON
still frosty night; the deep aud over.
whelmiug silence is almost audible,
from the hills aud through the air comes
to us in the half whisper, half sound, as
if the earth were crumbling and falling
away. Music is universally appreciated
and felt. 1t has wonderfully soothing
influence, and exercises the greatest
power over the human mind. IL calins
the rage of fiery passion and moves
men to deeds of noble daring. 1t en-
coursges the spirit of the true soldier 10
the hour Of defeat and despondency.
The noble Swiss soldier sang his song
of home to cheer the heart and nerve
his arm i'm the hour OF trial and
suffering, and the touching
strains of the "Bonny Blue
Flag" has sent thrill Off through
the heart of many weary soldier, and
cause the welkin TO ring with gladstone
shout In olden times the deeds OF
heroes were celebrated not rs We would
now, but their praise put in verse and
song. Horace the Latin poet sung the
praises OF Augustus Caesar, and his
warlike harp condescended TO sing a
song of love and praise to lovely Chloe,
proud Lydia, and to his sweetly speak.
ing. sweeily smiling Lalase. National
airs lave surprising effect upon us.
Morning, noon, night, greet us with
music. The morning mists before the
rising sun, the roaring tempest as it
speaks in thunder voice, the whlstllng
winds of Autumn and the gentle zephyrs
of Spring; the murmuring brooklet as 1t
meanders to the river; the ioalnlng tor
ront, the little pebble in the strcamlet
scant, all sing to us OF the wisdom and
goodness of their Creator in strains "as
sweet and musical rs Apollo's lutte
strung with his hair.
"Music Oh, how faint how weak
Language fades before thy spell
Why should feeling ever speak,
When thou cansl breathe her soul so well ?"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-07-11

lT- OFFICERS ELECTED,-At the last
meeting of Potomac Council, No. ?.
Friends OF Temperance, the following
officers were elected for the present
term -
ALLEN ENTLER-O. s.
c. NJ. MILLER-I. S.
ALIEN. SHEPHERD-A. G.
A. G. INORGANIC.
G.. r. LICKLIDER-T. 81 +. S.
A. A. p. NEEL-Chaplain.
G. T. BUTLER-Secretary.
ID. J.. RENTCH-A.
l.. Is. SMOOTZ-President.
G. A. LICKLIDER-Ex-P.
We are glad to notice that our young
friend Mr.. Smooth, has been elected
President of the above Council. We
know he will wear the laurcls to the
credit of the Order as we'll as himself.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-07-11

Died on the 18th of April, 1924, Mr.
jams Jemcn, in Shepherdstown, son
of Mr.. Albert Humrickhouse.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-07-11

s@~ GRAND PRlzE TOURNAMENT
A Prize Tournament will be held at
Abraham Shepherds Grove, three miles
from Shepherdstown,o on the Hardscrable
road, OH Saturday, July 18th, 1874.
The first successful Knight will be
entitled to fine riding saddle and the
honor of browning the Queen of Love
and Beauty. The second successful
knight will be entitled to finely
mounted bride and the honor ofcrown-
ing First Maid of Honor. The third
successful knight will be entitled to an
elegant pair Of spurs and the honor Of
browning Second Maid of Honor. The
fourth successful Knight will be entitled
TO fine riding whip and the honor of
browning third Maid of Honor. The
entrance fee, which will not be large,
will be determined on the morning of
the tournament. All Knights Of JEFF
erson, Berkely and the adjoining coun-
ties are respectfully invited to partici-
pate. The pleasures of the day will
be closed by cotillion. Good music
will be in attendance. The public are
invited to participate. The basket
must not be forgotten. Charles Mix
and John Maddox, Committee Of Ar
engagements.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-07-11

beS" VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.-
We call attention to the sale Of land
advertised in this weeks issue OF the
Register, by Messrs. George +. and
John W. Hollida, Special Commission
ers. This valuable farm having album
dance Of choicest fruit, with two wells
of excellent water within few yards of
the house, together with the desirable
location of the 'rlace, lis proximity to
market being within two miles Of the
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, and within
three miles of two of the finest Depots
on the b. & 0. r. r., at either OF
which places the highest prices can be
obtained for all grain, fruit, or other
produce of the farm, and On the farm
near the buildings there is large vein
of the purest white marble, which pol
ishes beautifully. The quarry has late
" been disc overed, but has not yet
been worked, except enough to test the
quality of the stone. Altogether it is
well worthy the attention of capitalists.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-07-11


ing last our town was visited by the
Keedysville Cotillion Band under the
leadership of Prof. Fl. F. Deaner. Dur
ing their stay here they were entertain
ed by our very hospitable ex-Mayor,
John r. Fay, whose festive board was
gladdened by delightful, soul cheering
and raptnrous strains. They were also
invited to the residence of Mr.. !. 7.
Chapline, where they were cordially re-
ceiyed by party of ladies and gentle
men, and whom they pleasantly enter
tanned with music OF the highest ORDER
They afterwards appearedin front of the
residence of the present Mayor, making
the still and balmy night delightful
with sweet and rich strains. The May
or on occasions like this always mani
tests his appreciation by making a
speech, and would have this time stilled
their music by his eloquence, had it not
been Sunday morning, and that he has
Conscientious scrupies as to specch-ma-
king OH the Sabbath. This band is
composed of the finest musical talent IN
Washington County, and under the di-
rection of Prof Deancr will at no dis
tant day be the first band of the kind in
the State. We hope the young gentle
men were pleased with their visit, and
that they will ere long favor US with
another.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-07-11
Essay, "7hs Land ne LOpr," by Miss

Essay, "7hs Land ne LOVE- by Miss
Eleanor ). Powell.
"Breathes there man with soul 30 dead
Who never to himself hath said
This is my own, my native land !"
These thrilling words of the poet
cause a feeling to spring up in my heart
over which | have 10 control, but
which would not crush for years OF
fame. lis feeling of sadness and
pride, mingled with that OF admiration
and love for my own dear native land.
The love OF ones own country Is ~
natural to the human heart as that oil
kindred aud friends, and when this feel
ing is regulated by reason and refined
by good will, it leads to patriotic, heroic
and virtuous deeds. 1t has been celc
brated in the poets song, and exalted IN
the burning words Of orators. 1t Is
confined TO no people and 20 no cline.
The hardy Swiss loves his rugged
mountain home as dearly rs the dweller
in the fertile valley loves his. The
wandering Arab of the desert prefers
its sandy wastes to the most fertile
plains. lis not strange then that ]
shoull love the land Of my birth-thc.
famous old commonwealth Of Virginia,
with the dear memories that ever cling
around her, together with her beloved
sisters of the sunny Southland, where
balmy breezcs continually wait the fra
grant perfumes of sweet flowers, inyll-
ing to the enjoyment OF its pleasant eli
mate and fertile soil ! love her not
only for her own sake but also for the
bright and proud memories OF her ac
tons in the past, and the important part
she performed in tho formation OF our
government. 1t il the land Of heroes
and statesmen. When England, whose
Oldest daughter she is, mentions tho
the names of Marlboro, Wellington,
Nelson and IIavelock, Virginia can
proudly echo Washington, Lee and
Jackson, and when she writes upon her
scroll OF fame the names OF her great
statesmen aud orators, Pitt, Fox, Burke,
Canning, Virginia can point to her no
less worthless, Henry, Jefferson, Monroe,
Madison, Randolph and Clay, names
that are stamped in love upon the hearts
of our people, Immortal names that
were not born to die" If England has
her laurel crowned Tennyson, Virginia
has her no less gifted Edgar A. Poe,
and when the praises Of Florence Nigh
tingale are sung. more than million
glad voices will echo the good deeds OF
the women Of the South, aud grateful
hearts do homage 10 their memory.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-01-24
GREAT Distribution
DYING BY STARVATION IN
new YORK.
Terrible Scenes of Death and
Misery


Misery
NEw York, Jan. 20. Many snd
eases Of restitution and starvation
are coming "a light among The
poorer classes ofthis eisy. l'hous.
ansls Of the nniprsnnates who haze
been out 0f work since tho panic
are unable to obtain food or shell
ter. The supplies furnished BY
charitable institutions and private
parlies are inadequate, aud do not
reach one half of The sufferers. a
starving family was discovered
yesterday at No. IL Thompson
street, consisting OF Mt. O'tunRnll
his wife and and two children.
O'Connell was literally dying Of
starvation, and nothing can save
him, For several months they
have been living on short allow.
ance Of III Il, bat for the Inst
two weeks had not Il single luaAl
among the whole family No
wort; could be obtained
fn No. twelve Thompson
street, opposite OEonneIl's,
Mrs. sarah, Abingdon. aged
sixty two, living In q back garret.
was found dead, The body partly
decomposea, starvation being the
cause 81 her death. She was we'll
connected, and her FIRST husband
was clergyman. A lady and
three children were found freezing
and starving AT tho village OF
Fordham yesterday. The husband
lay dying Of fatal disease, and
they ate their last norsel Of bread
Sunday night, and bad no fire for
several days. A handsome sum has
been subscribed Tor her by the
charitable people.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-01-24
PEDK'S EXPERIENCE WITH A
COAL STOVE.

W. never had Il coal stove
af0und the house until last Satur-
day. Have alWays burned pine
slabs and pieces of our neighbours
fence. They burned well, too, but
tho fence got oil burned up, and
the neighbor said he wouldn't
hs1alsla new one, SO we went down
~ y mes and gpt a coal stove. It
Is called the Radiant Home, =
and ang man that says we didn't
havaa radiant home a anr heMsu
f0r about four hnn ;aaI saturday
night II a REPUBLICAN and Il Wiz
lain. You see ye aida't know
anything about coal stoves. We
filed the Radiant Home about
half full Of pine fence, and when
tho stuff got we'll to work. we fiIl-
ed the altesian we'll on top With
coal I silnmefed and sputtercl
,thonc ten minutes, and ali went
out, and We put on an 0vgrcoat
and pair Of mittens, and went
ont, tUoato supper. We remarked,
III the course Of the frugal meal,
hat Jones WAS 4 fraud for rec
ommeAsiiag such ii commanded
refrigerator to Il man to get warm
by. After supper we took 4 piece
OF loo and rubbed orr hands warm,
and went iii where that stove was,
resolved to make her draw ana
burn If it took all the pine fence IN
the FIRST Ward. Our better half
threw quilt over her, and shiv-
eringly remarked that she never
knew what real solid comfort was
until she got coal stove. Siung
by the saracasm in her remark ave
turned every dingus in the stove
tlat was movable or looked like il
had anything 70 do with draft,
and pretty. soon that Radiant
Home began to heave up heat! In
ten minutes that room was as much
worse than i Turkish bath as
Hades il hotter than liverman's
ice house. The Precipitation fairly
fried out of a tin water cooler in
the next room. We opened the
doors, and the snow began to melt
as far up Vine street rs Hans
combs house, and peopleallaround
the neighborhood put on linen
clothes. And we couldn't stop the
COMPOUNDED thing. We forgot
what Jones said about the dam
pers, and she just kept billing.
The only thing we could do was
to go @ bed, and leave the thing
to burn up the house ifshe wanted.
to. We went to bed, supposing
that the coal woulG eventually
burn out, but about twelve o'clock
the whole family had TO get up and
sit on the fence. Finally, q man
came along who had been brought
up among coal stoves, and he put
a wet blanket over him and crept
up to the stove and turned the
proper dingus and she cooled off,
and since that time has been just
as comfortable as possible. Ifyou
buy a coal stove, you want TO learn
how to engineer 1t, or you may get
roasted, Id Crosse Democrats
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-01-24
THAT $4,000 COW.

The New York Spirit of The
Times says: The short-horn cow,
Eighth Duchess of Geneva, that
was purchased at the late New
York Mills by Mr.. r.. PAWN Da-
vies, of Worcestershire, England,
at the enormous price Of $40, 900,
has again changed hands, and will
remain in America a part and par
Gel Of the herd of Col. G.. Morris, of
Fordham, N. Y. 1t seems that
Mr.. Davies agent, being unaccus-
toned to our currency, in the ex-
element of the sale became CON-
fused as to the relative value Of
dollars and pounds sterling, and
bid it beyond his authorized limit.
On his return to England his prin-
cipal wrote to Mr. Campbell, asking
him to dispose of the COW for his
account on as favorable terms as
possible, Upon hearing of this,
Col. Morris at once offered the
price that Lord Skimersdale paid
for.his prominent purchase, $50, 800,
which was accepted. In addition
to this COW, we learn from Colonel
Morris that he has purchased Thir-
teenth Duchess of It orn e ola / Q,
Twelfth Maid of Oxford, Third
Countess of Oxford, and several
other females of prominent breed
ing that were disposed Of at the
New York Mills sale; also, that
he has purchased the old bull
Beau of Oxford from Mr.. Ezra
Cornell. These make a strong
combination, and add prominence
to the Scarsdale herd.
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Communicated
DAEKEsvILI.E, Jan. IL.
IA. L'dftors LlldenendeLt e:

Aessrs. Editors Independent:
DEAR STgs: Thinking perhaps
that you may find room in your
local columns for the publication
of the minutes Of our last meeting,
/ take the privilege Of forwarding
them for publication, provided it
cen be done Without mourning any
sSsSsssasas- alts<ll. Aa~Ias.iaAasesx~-~~~4
teachers institute Of Arden
District met January Sd, at No. 4
School House. TEACHERS present
g, u. IhWnbufg. john Rauch,
VIM. b. Steward, bliss Il. ". Hess.
Miss N. Mayhue.
On motion G. II. Thornburg was
elected President, pro tenn, and
VIM. ID. steward. Sec'g, pro. tenn.
Introductory remarks by G. IL.
Thornhurg, which were very ap-
propriaie to tbe occasion.
Grammar by j. Ranch, upon
which he gave some remarks, and
his theory of teaching it.
Reading by Miss 4. V. Hess.
On motion OF g. II, Yhornburg,
the teachers Of Mill Greek District
were admitted as members Of said
Institute Other parts Of the pro-
gramme were not taken up. The
rest Of the day was spent in or
ganizing, electing permanent off,
GERS, and arranging programme
for cur next meeting, which viii
meet at Dafkesgille, Oh Saturday,
Feb. It'll. The institute closed
with sene remarks on school dis
cipline. by G. u Thoruburg.
w. b. STEWART. Sec'y.
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ILLINOIS.
DESTRUCTIVE FIRES IN CHICAGO.

FIRES IN CHICAGO.
CHICAGO, January 20.-Two
large fires occurred here to day
loss 5000, 900. Both are out now.
Between 8 and 4 o'clock this
morning fire broke out in the
Union Central depot building, oc-
cupied by the Michigan Central,
Illinois Central, and the Chicago,
Burlington and Quincy railroads,
and in a short time made such pro-
gress as to defy the fire depart,
ment. The building was entirely
consumed. The baggage in the
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
baggage room was nearly all lost;
only a few pieces being saved and
taken to the freight depot, across
the street.
While the fire was in progress
and claimed the attention Of the
fire department, the bell sounded
again, and the announcement
made that a large stone front block
on State street, Chicago, between
Van Buren, and Harrison streets,
was also on fire. 1t was fully
twenty minutes before an engine
reached the ground, and the flames
made such progress that five
buildings were soon entirely con-
sumed.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-01-24

Mr.. SARGENT's bill, introduced
in the Senate for the protection
of society in Utah, provides that
any woman now holding the re-
lation of spouse" or ''consort, !"
and not a lawful wife to any man
who cohabits with another wo-
man, as his wife, spouse, or con-
sort, may file a petition in the
United States Court to be dis
charged from such relations, and
shall be adjudged discharged
therefrom, and be given the GUS
tody of her minor children and
such portion of the property as is
equitable. The bill declares that
no alien practicing polygamy
shall be entitled to citizenship,
vote, or hold office. 1T further
provides for uniform ballots, and
prohibits any figure COR device
theron. 1t also prohibits any per-
sons except citizens from voting,
but leaves woman's suffrage in
Utah untouched. only protecting
it by making the ballot secret.
We hope this bill, or something
like it, will pass and be enforced.
Lit is high time that the foul blot
of polygamy should be wiped out.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-01-24
WEST VIRGINIA. SATURDAY.. JANUARY "a. 1874.
GBN Raj NOTES.

Five snie IS We're committed In
Fairmon *, Philadelphia, dur
ing 1878
A popular doctor In Chicago was
presented with a silver-mounted
skeleton On New Years by his adj
miring friends.
An OHIO lady bases her Claims
Tor Il dfvoycE Oh fliT gTSfinT Till
ON one occasion her husband put
her to soak In the rain barrel.
New York city required for food
last year442, IA beeves, !, 70l milch
cows, 1l6,0i5 calves. ,206.7i5
sheep and lambs, and 1,95S,3s
hogs.
Wild horses are reported 10 Rave
become SO numerous Ia parts of
Australia that farmers are Obliged
10 take measures for their destrae-
ton to protect their CROPS.
There is d young lady IN Mil
ledgesvilIe, vino, one day last
week, darned iwenty.eight pairs
Of stockings In the forenoon, ate d
hearty dinner and rejected three
proposals before night.
Kansas judges are very gcner-
Gus. o. else they have little digni-
ty. One Of them WAS called old
"slSillet legs" by d lawyer, aud he
only imposed 4 fine Of seven
shiilings for contempt Of court.
* Fernandiua Fla. thief enter
ed q house and aroused two
brothers, who proceeded in two
different directions in tie dark to
capture him. One saw al object
and fired, aud came very near
attending his brothers. funeral.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-01-24
WASHINGTON, January %.

SENATE.-A resolution was
adopted In favor of stopping in the
Treasury all appropriations for
public buildings not yet begun.
Mr.. Morton introduced a res0lu-
ton for the appointment ola COM
mission to examine into the SUBJ
ject Of cheap transportation.
The subject Of the financial pol
icy of the Government was then
discussed at length.
Mr.. Clayton made personal
explanation in relation to a recent
interview between himself and
the Postmaster General.
HOUSE. The House of Repre-
sentatives was engaged during the
morning hotir in the discussion OF
the report Of the Conference Conn
mittee on the subject Of the pay
ment Of the reports of the debates
Of Congress. The committee re-
ported in favor of $21 900 for each
House for each Congress.
The House then resumed con-
sideration Of the West Virginia
contested election cases.
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CON q IL AN.
" WASHINGTON, jan. ID .


sSlsNApE 'rhn Senate to-day
was occupied during the morning
hour with tIle usual reception III
memorials md the introduction 0f
bills and Asns varied by Il discus
Ainu between Senators Usiesby, of
Ill, and ssogy, d Mo, on The
subject ol Gheap Transportation,
witch arose pending il memorial
for tho construction 1T Il railway
with steel double trucks from
New York iu tha West.
The pibehbacls election case,
which Mr.. Morton Submitted a
motion Of reference 20 the Commit
tee al Elections with power 10
send fnr persons and papers, was
deferred until Monday.
a resolution was introduced
authorizing the Committee on
Public Buildings and Grounds TO
employ Il competent person % pre-
pare q Typographical sketch Of the
Capitol grounds With plans for
their Improvement Referred.
At Lbs O'Clock, the senate went
into executive session.
HousE. Tho House Of Repre-
sentatives was engaged in discuss
sing an amendments of the rules
for several hours.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-01-24
SUDDEN DEATH OF THE STA
MESE TWINS
In Death they were MOI Divided.

In Death they were MOI Divided.
NEW York, January 20.--A
dispatch from Richmond says q
dispatch from Greensboro, N. O.,
gives the announcement Of the
sudden death of The Siamese
Twins on Saturday morning last,
at their residence ut Mount Airy
Surrey county, N. G. There are
no details further than the fact
that Chang was paralized last'fall,
since which time he has been fret
full, very much debilitated, and
strongly addicted TO drinking IL
quor as q means Of alternating his
sufferings. He had been quite
feeble for several days; indeed, so
much so as to confine both broth
ers TO their bed but his Illness was
not so great as to cause any antici-
patton Of the catastrophe that was
to follow. On Friday night they
retired to bed as usual, but during
the night Chang became worse,
and expired suddenly about four
O'Clock Saturday morning. AS
soon as it was discovered he was
dead, Eng became SO terribly
shocked that he raved wildly, and
for awhile at times exhibiting
signs of great mental alteration.
This attack was followed by what
seemed to be deadly stupor. In
two hours, 1t is supposed, from the
death Of Chang, Eng breathed his
last.
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A case is now progressing in the
court of nisi prisus, before Judge
Sharswood, of deep interest to two
classes Of society, and remarkable
as being in some respects almost
without precedent. 1t is one in
which the plaintiff, Anne MCGEE
(some time since a servant in the
household of Mr., L. S, Willing, a
gentleman Of responsibility and
wealth, and defendant in this ac-
ton, brings suit to recover $4,000
damages to indemnify her for the
loss of her sight, caused, as she
alleges, by violence on the part of
Vikings son, child six years old,
who, in a fit of anger, threw a
small hammer, which struck her
in the eye. Eminent counsel are
conducting the case, the plaintiff
being represented by e. Ham
Hanson and Daniel Dougherty,
Esqs., and the defendent by Theo-
dore Cuyler and Chapman Biddle,
Esqs.-PhH. Press.