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to our view the KNOWLEDGE Of facts, which When
carefully considered could be turned. to GOOD
account in various WAYS.
BIarus-The first selection concerns tba
Births which occurred in St. Croix, durino the
financial year from lst April 1872 to 3I IS
March 1885,
The total number of children born through
our the Island was:
In the towns. .....--.....3I
In the country .-...,.....6
Total. 943
The total number Of Births which occurred
during the corresponding period in l87l-72
was;
~ 'ne owns
" country ''4'
Totol ooa
lo'al'.'' 0O&
SHOWING an increase OF I4l olFIb8 In the last
APportioning the total number OF births 10
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'0 49, a i tha Uaon+,r boai,n;oa Aaa1 10 nou
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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-07-04
nlarria9es.

In the Presbyterian Church IN
Charlestown, on Thursday evening,
25th inst, by Rev A. c. Hopkins. Mr.
JAMES w. THOMAS, of Berryville,
Va, to Miss SARAH z. MILSTEAD,
daughter of Mr. Hendley Milstead, OF
Charlestown.
On the 18th Of June, at the residence
of the brides parents, by Rev. j. NJ.
Friday, GEORGE DUNLAP, of Hall
town, to Miss MARY DEBBIE BEN
DER, of Bolivar, w. Va.
On the 2ls, ult., by Rev, H. G. Bow
ers, c. G. CUTLER, of Martinsburg,
to Miss EFFIE NJ. FEASTER, Of
Frederick county, Md.
On the 25tb inst, in the Lutheran
church, by Rev NJ. L. Cutler. ROBT.
NJ. PERRY and Miss p a. FRANK
ENBERRY, both of Martinsburg.
On the Esd inst, in Washington
county, Nd, by Rev. John IA. Marsh,
JESSE SHlPE aud ELIZA CROSS,
all of Jefferson county, w. Va.
On the 23d inst, at Sandy HOOK
Washington county, Nd, by Rev. Jno.
II. Marsh, WMNORRIS aud ISABEL
SIMMONS, both of Washington coun-
ty. Md.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-07-04

ID- County BARE.-It seems that
steps are being made to erect a Barn
upon the Aims House farm OF this
County, and we hope the Committee
who will have it in charge will not
slight our own mechanics and send else
where for them. We have in the Coun-
ty as competent workmen as there can
be found anywhere, and we believe in
patronizing home industry at all times,
even if little more money should be
expended than by sending abroad. 1t
will pay better in the end-the money
is kept at home and circulates among
all classes Besides that the citizens Of
the County pay their taxes to keep up
the expenditures of the County, and
they should receive the benefits in pre-
ference TO outsiders. Our old friend,
Mr.. Beverly w. Engle has had consid-
cradle experience in barn building, and
We believe lie will do justice to the
work. There are numerous other me-
chanics in tho County who are very
competent for the task.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-07-04
For the Register.
LEETowN,
July 1st, 1874.

Mr.. Editor-The Good Templars of
Leetown have concluded to hold their
annual Pic Mic on the ! 18th inst, which
will be on Saturday, that being the
the most available day of the week for
pic-nicing.
We expect to have good time, and
do hereby extend a cordial invitation to
all who feel at all interested i'll the ad-
vancement of Temperance to meet with
US on that day. Several eminent speak
ers are expected, and of course we will
have band of music in attendance, and
to be sure they will play their sweetest
airs for those who come to spend the
day in the grove. Smithfeld Lodge Of
Good Templars will turn out with us
also. The Picnic will be held in the
grove near Leetown, and | suppose
that the proceedings will commence
about 9 A. NJ. We will be pleased to
see the Editor of the Register at our
Pic Mic, come if you possibly can, or
come without fail, anyhow.
Yours truly,
TEMPLAR.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-07-04
rS- To-day, the 4th of July, 1874, IS
the 9sth Anniversary of American IN
dependence.
"a HENRI SHEPHERD, Eso.-We

"a HENRY SHEPHERD, Eso.-We
are glad to state that Henry Shepherd.
Esq, native Of this County, and a
large land owner in this yicizity, al
though a temporary resident of New
Orleans, for some yesrs past, has, with
his family, returned to his homestead to
spend the GUNNER months. Our citi-
zens " elcome him back again to the
Gland of his birth" Mr.. S. is also a
large land owner in the South. and his
extensive business requires his attention
in New Orleans the most of his time.
He has also purchased the fine residence
in this town, formerly belonging to MIR.
James H. Shepherd, for the sum of
$4,000, which he intends improving
and charging very much. We hope
that he will conclude to remain with US
permanently.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-07-04

~ PERsoNAL-We were glad to
receive visit by Mr.. Cole, who has
been engaged in the Baltimore Sun Of
fee, for the last twenty three years, as
mailing clerk. He and his betterhalf
have been on recruiting trip to the
Springs in the Valley of Virginia, and
OH their return stopped few days in
our town with Mr.. J. F. Welshans,
their brother-in-law. We trust that
their country visit will prove beneficial
to their health. Mr.. Cole is also the
patentee of "Cole's Improved Newspa-
per File Stick" which is rapidly gaining
a reputation as being the best and most
convenient for filing newspapers, and
we commend it to the press generally.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-07-04

sg> The BUCKEYE.-Mr. Edward
Shafer, our Agricultural and Hardware
Store Merchant, made trial with his
celebrated reaper, on "Wednesday even
ing, upon the lot Of wheat adjoining
town, and every person who saw the
machine in operation pronounces it the
best they have ever witnessed. The
Buckeye cuts the wheat clean, and
throws it perfectly strait for the binder.
The machine also regulates the sheaves
OF any size desired by the driver Far
mers viii do well to give attention to
this machine.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-07-04

pa OrFICERs.-At Irregular meeting
of Phoenix Division, No. Is, Sons CT
Temperance, at Dufields, June 9th,
the following officers were elected for
the ensuing term -
J. II. MADDOX-W. =.
w. II. LINK-W. A
T. J. LINB.-R S.
j. w. BURR-A. r. S.
n. 7. SNNDER-F. S.
JOHN A. LINK-Treasurer,
7. @. LINK-C.
6. n. SNYDER-A. G.
J. ALBERT LINK. S.
J. F. MELVIN-O. S.
TN. Observation-Disclosures
A. S. LINK-P. w. Z.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-07-04
Dtatbs.

In this place, on Wednesday morn
ing, CHARLES THOMAS, son OF
Geo. Il. and Elizabeth McChsn, aged S
months and days. "Suffer little chill
dren to come unto me, for Of such are
the Kingdom of Heaven"
In Martinsburg, OH the 22nd ult.,
MIFFLIN PYLE, aged ~ years.
Near Gerardstown, on wednesday.
June 18th, Harry L., aged IS
months, son Of Jas. w. and Mrs. Ma
hala Snapp.
Near Gerardstown, on Thursday
morning, June 18th, of Consumption,
JAMES II. SNAPP, son of the late
Jacob II. Snapp, decd, in the 22nd
year of his age.
Near Romney, on June l6, 1874.
Mrs. SARAH ANN SABB. wife OF
Mr.. Bailey Sabb, and daughter of the
late Dougal Campbell, Esq, formerly Of
Berkeley county, in the 69th year OF
her age.
Fell asleep in Jesus, on the evening
of June Path, Mrs. MAMIE S. Cos
NELL, wife of James A. Gosnell, Of
Martinsburg, in the thirtieth year Of her
age.
AT the residence Of Mr.. Adam
Young, at Woods Factory, near Win
chester, on Tuesday, June 23rd, 1874,
AMBROSE c. TIMBERLAKE, Esq,
OF Charlestown-aged So years, 2 mos.
and % days.
Near Summit Point, on Tuesday
night, Esd inst, ELIZABETH ROB.
INSON, daughter Of DR.. James F. and
Mary Z. Wilson, aged 10 months.
On the 2lst inst, in Georgetown, u.
c., BOND WAGER, infant son OF
Walter and Ellen A Taylor, and grand
son of Gerard Bond and Allen \. Wa
ger, decd, aged month and &c days.
Died at Runnymeade, on tie 2Gth
inst, of brain fever, HARRY, son OF
J. X. and Sarah G. Brown, aged year
and ID days, of Berkeley.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-07-04

by Our young friend, Robert S.
Eichelberger, local editor of the Mar
tinsburg Naiesman, by invitation, had
a square meal at DR.. Johnsons table, of
the Stewart House. We bet the DR..
was sorry afterwards that he invited
him, and that will be your last invita-
ton, Bob. Dr. J. keeps one Of the best
hotels in the Valley of Virginia and we
are sorry brother editor imposed on
him.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-07-04

By PEKsoNAL.-Rev. w. S. Penick,
of Martinsburg, West Virginia, recently
called to the care of the Baptist Church
in Alexandria, Va, has accepted the
call. He will enter upon his pastoral
duties on the second Sunday in July.
The church has indeed done well in its
unanimous election of this already use
tul and honored minister
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-07-04

READ'S Grsnd Du'che.. Cologne, and
IL Spray. a, Lictl,ssr;. u
LYNN Books for Use of Meth g
"A Church, South, al Liekld.,,. "
MEMS English 10 Hose. No. u,i
ul Gle. at Llo, d Lickhds,,.
MEMS Fine White Shirts, M.,.
M Shirt Bosoms, linen and psp.r :
Mems GsUze Under Shirts. a,
July Lick lider's.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-07-04

BE- DEGHEEs.--The honorary degree
of ID. d. was conferred Oh Rev. Il. w.
Dosh, of Charleston, S. c., and Rev.
Daniel Steck, of Middletown, Md, at
the late Commencement Of Roanoke
College, in Virginia.
The honorary degree Of A. NJ. was
conferred Oh Rev. J. Hawkins, of the
Lutheran Church of this town, by New
berry College, of South Carolina, at its
late Commencement.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-07-04

co HAKvEsr,-Up to this date near
" all our farmers have finished harvest
ing, and the crop in this County is said
to be larger than for many previous
years, and the wheat of an excellent
quality. We would like to see the far
mers receive about % per bushel, then
everybody would have plenty Of spon-
duEr
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-07-04

E@- We are thankful for several files
of The Torch Light and Public Ad-
ver,iser," published in Hagerstown, by
VIM. D. Bell, during the years lS24-25-
&c, which were loaned us by a lady of
this town. We will publish some ex-
tracts next week.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-07-04
Grafton, "Ths Progrsss Of Science,
by James NJ. Engle.

Grafton, "The Progrsss Of Science,
by James NJ. Engle.
The great philosopher Newton was
wont to compare himself to little boy
gathering pebbles along the seashore,
and amusing himself by throwing them
into the water, and watching the con-
centric circles widening and extending
themselves until lost to sight. So we
today have gathered but few pebbles
and are standing at the very Threshold
of science, and are awestruck at its
wonderful achievements and progress.
What is it that disarms the lightning
of it's power, elevates valleys and de-
presses hills; cleaYes the ocean and as
scends the skies Z What is it that We
see in every uesful and elegant art, in
the diversified hues that please the eye;
in every implement of husbandry or
war; in the subterranean aqueduct; or
in the animated canvas, or speaking
marble What are these but the tri-
umph of science When Franklin's
silken cord first trembled with electrici-
ty, the world was startled by the grand
discovery, and delighted that the NUT
ttring thunder was deprived of its pow
err to harm; but now it is made to
perform the office of mail carrier, ami
hilating both time and distance in car
rying messages from continent to CONT
nent. When Rumsay conceived the
idea of propelling boats by steam, aud
was preparing to give practical turn
to his conception, the world called him
"Crazy Rumsey," and when his little
craft was carried gaily up yonder Poto-
mac the faithless cried that it wastemp-
ting Providence, but now gorgeous pala-
cesfloat upon our rivers, and rich navies
ride upon old ocean, and seem to
mock the storm.
Who can measure the difference be-
tween the splendid illumination of the
18th century and that gliunmering con-
dition Of society, when Anthology as
sumed to regulate events, and Alchemy
changed all other mets:s into gold;
when ignorance was afrigbtsd by an
ignis fatuus and. comets and meteors
were the precursors of war and the eud
of the world; when the moon Exercised
a baleful influence over maukIPd. and
no vegetable would grow without frst
consulting her queen.PiP a to when
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-07-04

AT BIC CUTTING.-Our particular
friend, Lieut.. =. p. Marshal, informs us
that he had two Graders who cut 20
acres OF heavy wheat in Ave days. This
is the best cutting We have heard of for
q long time, and We doubt if it can be
beaten in the county.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-07-04

sS- The potato bug, says the Will
Transport Pilot, is doing as much dam
age in Washington County, as the
PENNSYLVANIA militia did in 1868, and
that body of veterans burned several
villages to keep Stonewall Jackson from
crossing the Potomac. KOrrect
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-07-04
BE- MAJOR II. X. Doue1As.-We

BE- MAJOR II. X. DoUGLAs.-We
are glad to learn that Major II. X.
Douglas, of Hagerstown, is looming up
among the most prominent men of the
sixth District, for the next Congress.
sional honors OF Maryland. And in ad-
dition to this, the Williamsport Pilot
says, "Major Douglas is very popular,
and th;s coupled with his we'll known
energy would make him the most form
liable candidate the republican party
would have to contend with" We en-
dorse the sentiment.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-07-04
@ The Williamsport Pilot says tina

BE- The Williamsport Pilot says that
sixteen marriage licenses have been is
sued in Washington County so far this
month, and adds that the hot weather
don't stop marrying worth cent.
Something has stopped marrying in
Shepherdstown, and we doa't know
whether to attribute it to the hot wealth
er or the want of 6faur.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-07-04

sG- We learn from the Charlestown
papers that Gen. NJ. JEFF. Thompson, of
New Orleans, paid that town visit last
week. When youth he WAS an ap
prentice boy in the store of Mr.. 3. T.
Towner, deceased, in this town.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-07-04

Sv- At the recent closing examina
ton of the Deaf, Dumb and Blind In
stitute, at Stanton, Va, Miss Bette
Gibson, daughter Of Col. John I. Glib
son, of Charlestown, was especially dis
,inguishe1 in the Blind Department,
and received several valuable prizes.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-07-04

sg LErrERs.-The following is a
list of letters remaining in the Post OF
flee at this place David r. Gageby,
Edwin NJ. johnson, Miss Minnie Nor
row, Daniel Mowen, Mary Reedy, ia
cob Shelton, Robert Stewart, Geo. W.
Zombro.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-07-04

Esy-CouNTY CouRr.-The July Term
Of our County Court will meet on Mon
day the 2Oth of July, President Kable,
and Justices Rentch and O'Bannon will
preside. This will be trial term.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-07-04

s&5- Miss Lizzie W. Gross, daughter
Of the late Rev. w. G. Cross, of the NJ.
L. Church South, graduated recently at
the Wesleyan Female Seminary, Staun-
ion. Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-07-04

that calmly trusts to the dawning of a
BRIGHTLY morn never despsirs, and to 1t
hope ever whispers, GAIL is well" lis
in youth that sunshine is the brightest
shadows heightened as lifeis prolonged
"The tear, down childhoods cheek that hows'
I, like the dew drop 90 the rose,
When next the summer breeze comes BY,
And waves the bush, the flower is dry"
The remainder Of the programme We
reserve for another week. Il.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-07-04

sT Sunday and Monday last were
the hottest days of the season, the Their
mometer ranging from % to 104. Gre
nation was the word
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-07-04
THE NEW IMPROVED
lIHlIGrlI sIEuG HAGHIII.
The "Medal For Progress"
AT VIENNA, 1873.
The Highest Order Of "Medsir Awarded q.
the Exposition.
No SrwWo MACHINE RresrsD A B,emrs
PRIzE.
A FEW GOOD REASONS

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7-Design Simple. isgesious, Elegant. for
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Il Is nanufaetursd b. The most skillfui ssd sx-
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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-07-04
~ McssrS. Edward

s- Mcssrs. Edward Tearney and
WIN. L. Wilson have been appointed
Executors to settle up the Estate Of the
late Colin &. Porter. All OF the per-
sonal property will be sold on the 23rd
of July, and the Factory and other Real
property Will be rented to the highest
bidders
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-07-04

as COUNTY CoUKT JusT-The following
jurynen were drawn for The July Term Of the
County Court
Thos. l.. Hess, Chss. Lsngdon, VIM. E..
Anderson, Joseph l. Shillings. DR.. W. Wal
lace, Geo. ". Engle, Thos. NJ IsbelI, ". F..
Kearoey, A. w. Crsmsr, Geo. Adams, Robi.
M. Duke, j.. b. Fennell, SoIomsn Boyer,
Robt. 81. Lewis, James w, Strong, John Mo-
Ter, (of Wsshington,) Joha b.. Hendricks, Jos.
Bysrs. Benjamin y. BoIsy, Emanuel Spangier,
Geo. n. Lynch. James c. Crane. Wm: Bsall,
Jas. W. Milton, Lee Coetrell, o. II. r. Shsr-
man, J. Garland Hurst, Richard s. Hardssty,
Henry C. Davis, Daniel F. Reynolds.
Six hundred guests arrived at Sara,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-07-04

Essay, "Tears," by Miss Belle Byers.
There are few things more beautiful
than tears. Whether they are shed for
ourselves or others, they are always the
meek and silent illusions of sincere feel
ing. How many noble thoughts and
warm emotions, that elevate our human
nature, have found and are daily fad
ing their vent in tears They could do
80 in no other way, and these tears are
but the outpouring of an overfowing
heart. How bright the dew drops as it
trembles in its leafy cup! How grace
full the lily as it bends before the zephyr.
The towering forest tree, how state
ly. how noble in its appearance d! The
wide majestic ocean, now smooth and
calm; now with its crested pillows trem-
ulous from the tempests wrath--aU, MI
are beautiful The rolling clouds, the
calm and placid sky, the verdant fields,
the valley and the lake, the cliffs and
rocks. the sunshine and the shad, there
is beauty in them all. Yet naught can
compare with the human face divine,
when softened by tear, or lit up with
a smile.
Oh blessed tears The loveliest JOY
is made heller and happier by your in
fuence, and by your power is the deep
est woe beguiled of half itspain. When
we see tears upon the blooming cheeks
of childhood, we think of the vernal
Shower-drop glitteriDg on the tinted
leaf of the first rosebud of May, that
will soon be chased away by burst of
returning sunshine. When we sec tears
in the eyes of the warrior youth, whose
soul burns almost too intensely with pa
triotic zeal for the liberty of his father
land, our sympathetic spirit already
beholds the grandeur of the battle ar
ray. The fearless soldier struck down
and dying with the glory of victory in
his grasp. When we see tears in the
face of withcred age-tears perhaps Of
holy feeling, while the eyes of him who
shed theim is fixed upon the page Of
the Sacred Book-more solemn ideas,
naturally present themselves to the mind.
From the pains and disappointments of
the present earthly scene, our wishes
and our hopes are insensibly taught to
rise in silent contemplation to that re-
eion where youth isundying. and where
all tears shall be wiped from our eyes
and all the mystery of tears will be ex-
planned.
Essay, "Psrseperancf," by Miss Ida
V. Chspline.
When the ancient patriarch Was about
to be gathered to his fathers, he called
his sons about him, and giving hispart-
inn blessing TO each, he said-"Reuben,