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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-11-28

Bog BRlErs.-Sheriff Morgan has
been busily engaged this week In re-
ceiving taxes.
Since our last issue several fine rains
visited this latitude.
The Legislature of Virginia meets on
Wednesday next, I'd OF December.
Mr.. S. b. Harrison has removed to
Sykesville.
A grey and white spotted mice is on
exhibition in town. Mack, OF the VII
Transport Pilot, caues.
Mr. Oliver Sherman has removed on
his desirable property, near town. pur-
chased of Mr.. S. B. Harrison.
The meeting in the NJ. E. Church
South, closed on "Wednesday night
Several persons embraced religion.
Thanksgiving day was pretty geneF-
ally observed in town. Rev. J. Hawkins
preached an excellent sermon in the
NJ. Z. Church South, in the morning.
Sales of wheat in Georgetown Sl.3o.
We are GLAD to see that wheat has ad-
vanced in Europe.
We would respectfully urge Mr. Pole
Cat to make his visits to our town less
frequent.
Puddings and sassingers are now
about ripe.
More new subscribers to the Register
this week. Roll EN- in.
A Western editor, in his financial az
ticle, says, "Money is close, but not
close enough to reach"
Advertise freely if you wish to reap
rich harvest of green backs, with
large profits.
You must not make game Of those
birds on the ladies hats.
New York bellies are to discard cor
sets.
An Oregon baby walks at five weeks
old.
We like the notion some people have
of coming up to the scratch, and pay
ing the cash down.
Jack Frost visits us every morning.
Ice will soon begin to form upon the
ponds. Boys, sharpen your skates.
The election is over; local news IS
now in order. Send it along.
The West Virginia Legislature will
convene on the I'd Wednesday i'll Jan
uary, 1873.
Those wishing to find the dearest
"spot' on earth will find it at the store
that don't advertise.
The three ruling powers-the press,
the pulpit, and the petticoat.
Now for good old times with plenty
of money. We don't care If it is the
hard old coin promised 10y the Demo
Gratis.
The planet Venus is now visible in
broad daylight, eastward of the sun,
under favorable conditions Of the atmos-
phere. She is best seen in the afternoon.
They are about forming a Vigilance
Committee in Martinsburg, for the cap
ture of thieves.
The youth who properly understands
'the signs of the times" will see to
it that his skates are in order.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-11-28
sB Drunkenness is conceded to b

@ Drunkenness is conceded to be
a form of suicide. One Of the chief
objections to it, however, is the slow
ness with which the work of death is
accomplished. II the confirmed drunk
ard would only die and have done with
it, his unhappy friends might feel a
small degree of gratitude toward him,
but when he persists in living year at
ter wear in chronic condition of sot-
tishness, he loses all claim to considera-
ton. The recent conduct of Mr.. Guy
nam of Springfield, Mass, is strongly
to be commended to all intelligent
drunkards. This person having found
that he was confirmed sot, and that
his efforts at reform were useless,
bought quart of bad whisky, drank it
at one draught, and died without Civ
ing any further annoyance to the pub
lie. Will not other drunkards do like
wise 7 The way has been pointed out
to them, and the means are simple. Let
them understand that the public expects
every drunkard to do his duty and to
drink himself promptly, quietly and ef-
fectually to death.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-11-28
sg STATE SENATE CLERKsHIr.-Th

BE- STATE SENATE CLERKsHIP.-The
editors of the Romney MislHgemcer,
Charles,own Spirit, Gerardstown Times,
Morgan Ne,cury, and a host of other
brother editors, recommend brother D..
Smith Eichelberger, the talented and
accomplished editor of the Martinsburg
Statesman, as a candidate for Clerk of
the Senate of this State. lie is emil
nently qualified for the responsible po-
sition, and we hope he will accept.
"Pitch in brother Smith, your chances
are as good as any of them.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-11-28

The Frederick Union tells the follow
ing: There is a supplemented negro
in this town, seems not to know his own
name. 1t appears his fathers name was
Ryan, and his mothers name was Sands
He was registered as Ryan, but on
election day he gave his name as Sands
and no such name as the latter appear
ing on the book, he was turned away.
This was too much for our Republican
postmaster, so he made speech, and
the officer of registration identified
Sands alias Ryan as one and the same
person, whereupon his vote Was taken;
after which the postmaster turned to
his negro friend and said. 81 want
you to remember hereafter that your
name is Ryan, and not Sands. Now
recollect this" This caused burst of
laughter from the by-standers. The
election judges erred in going behind
the books. The law never intended
anything of the sort If Tom Jones
wants to vote, and his name is not on
the book, that settles the matter If the
party needs to be identified by the Off
Ger of registration to be present on cleo
ton day at every polls in the State; and
this would make him the election judge.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-11-28

HSrWuo EVER HEARD OF THE LIKE
Mr.. II. f. Bowers, residing few miles
below town, informs us that he has
been in the habit of setting ''snarcs for
Rabbits upon his farm, and has been
quite successful in catching number OF
them. One morning, few days ago,
he went out to see what he had caught,
when 10 and behold ! he found that
one of the SHARES had captured a land
Terrapin {! The Williamsport Pilot
man must now "knock under"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-11-28
Editorial BreVities.

Every Ooutuein S.''S :.
cratic, except South Carolina, Florlda
and Mississippi which are still CONTROL
ed by the Republicans.
OF two hundred and twenty-five
members of the present congress who
were candidates for denomination and
reelection, not more than one hundred
are returned to the next,
It doesn't make any difference If a
man has said his prayers before going
to he'd. let him find cracker crumbs be-
tween the sheets, and he won't go back
on the satisfaction OF three or four
'swears," anyhow.
1t is said that many of the residents
of the grasshopper district in Nebraska
have to subsist chiefly on baked squash
and pumpkin.
A Thousand men are idle in Titus
Vile. Western Pennsylvania alone
owing to the stagnation in the oil bus'-
ness, and the trades dependent upon 1t
for their employment
The Pennsylvania Republican Con-
yention nominated General Hartrautt
last summer for President in 1876. The
Brooklyn Eagle says he has lately or
dered a microscope to examine his
chances for the Presidency. The Eagle
should not indulge in personalities.
The Fredericksburg Star says the far
mers of Spottsylvania express the fear
that the growing wheat has been seri-
ously injured by the protracted drought
which has prevailed i'll that section for
nearly two months.
4 girl in Georgia brought a suit
against a recreant lover, claiming $40
900 dana ges. but she compromised fol
tour bales of cotton aud new parasol
Her lawyer took the cotton for his fee
and she kept the parasol to heal hel
wounded affections.
1t is announced that Gen. W. III. +,
Lee will soon leave the White House
farm, on the Pamunkey, for Ravens,
worth, Fairfax county, and Will hereaf
ter make the latter place his permanent
residence.
There are three things in this world
/ that should not be trifled with-an UNI
loaded gun. womans opinion OF her
self and the business end OF a wasp.
Rev. Mr. Marsh has purchased Mr.
Robert Ellis's farm, near Manassas
containing l25 acres, for the sum o.
$1,000.
Pretty-The new style Bonnets oil
Hats-but the smiling faces underthcn
arr prettier
Questionable-Thc habit OF speaking
i'll of our neighGorS.
Drunkenness makes some men fools
some beasts and some devils.
Flattering-The present prospect tol
a good wheat crop-neXt year.
Charity-A commodity much needed
hereabouts.
Drained-Our pockets. Delinquent'
take notice.
Economical-W"p airing leaky pail
Vi DOOlS W saw 49,
doctors bill
Four weeks from ycsterday-theu
Christmas.
TO clean n brown porcelain kettle,
boil peeled potatoes in it. The porce-
lain will be rendered nearly rs white as
when new.
John Erode is no more. You prob
ably didn't know him. lie lived in
Western Missouri, and in entering the
smoke house of friend to see how the
hams got along, a trap gun blew his
head off. Poor John
1t is becoming fashionable for Young
ladies to entertain callers by light from
the CRATE, instead of burning gas.
Chicken thieves are OH the move
again.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-11-28
sy~ DRorrEp DEAD.-We are il

81 DRorrEp DEAp.-We are in
formed that on Saturday morning last,
the 2lst instant, Charles b. Perdy,
a carpenter, who has been for several
weeks at work on the farm Of General
Thos. ]. McKmg, between Hagerstown
and Sharpsburg, went into Nancy Bow
ers saloon on the canal, near Bakers
vile, and called for pint of whisky.
He drank the whole pint, and was in
the act of paying for it when he drop
ped dead. No wonder he dropped dead.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-11-28

gTp HENRY SHEPHERD, Eso.-Ihe
New Orleans Picayune Of the 18th in-
slant, says =
We observe the return 10 our city OF
that enlightened citizen and agreeable
gentleman, Mr.. Henry Shepherd, who
has passed the summer on his farm Ill
Virginia, and now resumes his duties as
the administrator Of the largest property
in this city, and as one of the most in
fluential and conservative of our citi-
zens in the direction Of our financial
affairs.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-11-28

@ EXCHANGE OF PRoPERrr.-Dr.
Tinsley, of this town, has exchanged
his farm on York River, Va, containing
about 800 acres, improved, TO a build
inc firm Of Baltimore, for six dwelling
houses, valued at $4,000, in that city,
situated on and near Carey Street. The
Dr. no doubt, has made profitable en-
change.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-11-28

p@ THE CANAL.-President German
in his late report to the Board OF d.
rectors of the C. s. o. Canal says !:
CAS- the canal is now in better repair
than for years past, considerable reduc-
ton can be made in the expenditures
during the suspension of navigation
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-11-28

The Cincinnati Enquirer publishes a
table showing that the South before
the war contributed considerably more
than one-third to the maintenance of
foreign trade. The Enquirer rightly con-
cludes that the prevalence OF content
ment and order in the South is essen
tial to Northern interest,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-11-28

HaE For TIE Holy LAND.-McCar-
die, of the Wil!iamsport Pilot, says he
received an invitation to accompany an
excursion which leaves New York on
the 18th of April, next, in the Steamer
Quaker City, for the Holy Land, but
he declines going. You had better 60
Mack, because it will be the only OPP
portunity You will ever have to get to
that blessed place. Brethren, let us
pray for him.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-11-28

Ea- Cosr OF TIE CouET HorsE.-
BY the final report Of the Building
Committee of the Receipts and DIS
bursements on account Of the rebuild
ing and furnishing Of the Court House,
submitted to the Court dnring the term
last week, and by the Court received
and adopted, we learn the Receipts
amounted to s2l,3s5s7; the Disbnrse-
ments Notwithstanding a balance to
the credit Of the county Of $2O6.G9,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-11-28

nsg~ GopEY.-This interesting and
elegant Ladies Book for December Is
before us, more complete in fashion
plates and beautiful steel engravlngs
than ever before. Every lady in Shep-
herdstown should have this excellent
book. No freside, during the long
months of winter, should be without It,
Its interesting stories will drive dull
care away during the cold, cherries
NIGHTS of winter. Address l.. a. Go
dey, Philadelphia, Pa.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-11-28

Bay- THAT POLE CAT.-One visit by
a Pole Cat is sufficient to perfume u
whole towr, as was demonstrated on
Wednesday morning last. 1t isr't very
agreeable to wake up early in the NOR
ming and find yourself snufiing Pole Cat
cologne. No more in our'n.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-11-28

BIZ To Our SUBscRIBERs.-On the
first of January, 1875, the new postage
law goes into effect, which requires us
to prepay the postage on papers sent
through the mails beyond the limits of
the county. This renders it necessary
for us to require prepayment OF sub
scription on all papers sent outside of
this County, from the fact that we can
not afford to prepay the postage and
wait for years for the amount of sub
scliption to be paid, and in some cases
never receive the amount due us at all
We will prepay the postage on advance
paying subscriptions, without additional
charge. We give this timely notice so
that subscribers at a distance who wish
to continue, may settle up their back
dues and prepay for the ensuing year.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-11-28

Az EXTRAORDINARY CAKE-One of
the means used by Mr.. Walsh to celc-
brate his election, consisted in sicing
out to his friends Saturday night last
Uhe occasion of the torch light process
sion) a huge pyramidal cake which cost
the sum of one hundred dollars. 1t was,
we believe the largest cake ever baked
in Cumberland, aud was made 10y Mes
srs. Geo. Long and John Meister, ut
the former, situated on North Mechanic
street The pyramid, which rose to n
height of six and half feet, and which
had its apex i'll very artistic piece Of
ornamental frosted work, surmounted
by miniature rooster, rested on pedes-
tai on the circumference of which were
lettered the names OF the States which
gave Democratic victories at the late
elections. The cake was indeed, a
beauty, and reflects great credit upon
Messrs. Long and Meisters workman
ship and artistic ability Cumberland
CO Ian Of The I'M instant
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-11-28

IA SrEAMBoATs.-Three canal steam
ers passed down the Canal on Monday
morning of last week, loaded with coal
fol Georgetown. This begins to look
as though the day is not tar distant
when steam will take the place OF mules
on the G. 81 o. Canal.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-11-28

p9- If the times are hard stop your
paper, but do not shorten your allow
ance for whisky or tobacco. A good
paper in family is great comfort to
the wife and children, but that is no
reason why you should provide them
with weekly luxury at the expense of
a daily necessity.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-11-28

B@ FAULKNER FOR SPEAKER.-A
special to the Pittsburgh Commercial
saws number of Democratic Congress-
men opposed to the pretensions of Fer
nando Wood for the Speakership, held
a meeting in Washington on Monday
night, and agreed to support Hon.
Chas. Jas. Faulkner of this State.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-11-28

Mr.. Beecher's counsel in the Brooklyn
law suit case, came into court, and ask
ed for bill of Particulars" We had
thought that Mr.. Tilton in his state
ment, had presented him with particu-
lars enough. Mr.. Beecher's counsel is
evidently crawfshing for delay. 1t will
be an ugly piece of business when the
whole truth comes out.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-11-28

BE- a printed calico is handsomer
article than an India shawl, and ifprlnts
were two dollars yard no woman would
rest quiet until she had dress OF them.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-11-28

At a recent prayer meeting of col
ored people at Erie, the decency and
good order of the meeting being dis
turbed by negro named Brown, whose
prayers in public were only incoherent
rawlings, the pastors inquired: "What
fool niggar's dat prayin' down dar
nea' the dol" A dozen people replied
with one voice: 1T am Brudder Brown,
sab" "Den, replied tie pastor, "Brud-
der Brown subside, and let some one
pray OATS better quaihted wild de Lord"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-11-28
TO CONSERVATIVES,

THE advertiser having been psrusoentIy
l. cured OF that dread disease, Coosum ptioc.
by simple remedy, is anxious 10 make Known
TO his fellow sufferers the means Of cure. To
oil who desire It. be Wild .snd copy Of the
prescription used, (fres Of charge xiih he
directions Tor preparing and using the same,
which they will bod sure cure for Consump-
ton, Asthma, Bronchitis, &c Parties wishing
The prescription will please address.
Rev. z. A. WILSON,
Nov. %, 1874. 6m
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-11-28

sH We would respectfully inform
that Pole Cat that his visit to our town
on Wednesday morning last, did not
proye agreeable to our citizens.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-11-28


MOOXE'S Tooth Powders eaeciuslIy
vi cleans and whuen. the teeth. re-
moves tartar and proven" decay. Style
Of box. new. neat and convenient Price
rs cent?. For sale by
Jas. l.. B.rnbsri.
A NEW stock Of Fine Gold Plated
n Jewelry, warranted az represented.
at the Bookstore.
pUY your Toilet Soaps. Hair Brushes.
ID Tooth Brushes. Dressing Comb,
Periumery. &c al
Bsrnhsrts.
DEAD'S Grand Duchess. La Belle.
IL and Chinese Cologne. for sale ct
Bsrnhsrt's.
A LOT OF old Magazines on hand
Il which will sell CHEAP.
Bsrahsrt.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-11-28
ERRORS OF YOUTH,

A GENTLEMAN Who suffered for years
IA from Nervous Debility, Premslure Decay,
and all The effects OF youthful indiseretion will,
Tor the sake Of suffering humanity, seed free 10
all Who need it, the recips and direction for
cured. Sufferers wishing to profit By fhs i'd
vsrtisers experience can DO 90 b. addressing
10 perfect confidence, IaLt
JOHN B. OGDEN, " Cedar st., New York.
Nor. %, 1874, On
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-11-28

@- Rev. w. C. B. Shulenberger, OF
Newburg, Pa, will preach in the ke =,
formed Church tomorrow, Sunday
morning and evening.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-11-28

LEGAL FARES IN THE WEsr,-The
great bugbesr with the Western rail-
roads nowadays is illegal fare" Pas
sengers have been in the habit Of get
ting aboard trains and paying legal
fare. To prevent this the Chicago,
Burlington and Quincy railroad devised
a means of forcing passengers to pay
full fare. 1t was to make them show
tickets before getting aboard. AT Bur
lington, the other day, a passenger
bought ticket and took his seat. lie
then passed it out of the window to a
friend, who also took his seat, repeating
the operation until the car was filed up.
When the conductor came round there
was but one ticket, and legal fares
enough to keep the supreme court in
continuous session for century.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-11-28

s1r Short dresses are coming into
fashion again, and young ladies are ex-
periencing the old, old difficulty OF get
TING a No. foot into No. shoe.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-11-28

p9- The Building Association Will
offer one or two shares, on Monday
evening next, the SOth of November
at 6 l-2 o'clock.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-11-28

BsS~ CoLLEcrloN.-A collection Of
S25 was received, at the NJ. K. Church,
South, on Thanksgiving morning, for
the relief of the sufferers at Tuscumbia,
Alabama.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-11-28

h| This was our Thanksgiving
Turkey-covered with bristles. Wewere
compelled to tie knot in his tail to
prevent his escape through a fence.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-11-28

VRGINIANs SAIL FOR EURorE.-The
steamship Ohio sailed from Locust Point
on Saturday, the 18th, for Bremen.
Her cabin passengers were eight in
number, six of whom were Virginians
viz Miss Mildred Lee, r. Z. Lee,
Mrs. A. B. Haxall and Miss Haxall, all
of Richmond, and Miss Carrie Mason,
of Loudoun county. The Sun says ::
among large number of friends as
sembled to bid farewell to Miss Mildred
Lee and Mr.. r. +. Lee, daughter and
son of the late General Il +. Lee, were
General Early, General Wilcox and
General Stuart. Mr. and Miss Lee, in
company with others, intend making
an extended tour Of the continent"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-11-28

pa We want everybody indebted to
this Office to settle up Immediately.
National Republican., 1874-05-08
FREE BANKING AND TIE CUR
PENrV

In making some illusions to the free
banking bill of Mr.. Sherman's committee,
in yesterdays NATIONAL REPUBLICAN,, we
expressed the opinion that it provided for
an immediate addition to our actual circu-
lation of sixty millions of legal-tcnder cur
rency, and by gradual approaches, in tho
issue of two national bank notes for every
one of the legal tenders retired, for an
aggregate volume of eight hundred and
eighteen millions of circulation, about
seven hundred millions of which would be
always available for the ordinary uses of
currency. The remaining one hundred
and eighteen millions were, in our hurried
calculation, devoted to the redemption de-
posts required to be kept in the Treasury,
and to the reserves for the protection of
depositors required to be kept in the vaults
of the banks.
In the foregoing calculation no account
is taken Of the fractional currency, which
amounts to nearly fifty millions. The
present authorized volume of greenbacks
and national bank and fractional currency
combined is about seven hundred and
eighty-fve millions, but one hundred and
sixty millions Of the greenbacks were held,
at the date of the last statements by the
banks, as reserves, so that the amount now
in actual use is but about six hundred
millions.
As has already been shown, the proposed
substitute of the Senate Finance Committee
will not only permit the immediate addi-
ton of some sixty millions to this by the
release of reserves, but will also permit an
unlimited addition beyond that point, re-
quiring only the retiracy of one half as
many legal tenders as are added Of the notes
of the national banks, until the authorized
volume of the former shall have reached
the minimum amount of three hundred
millions. After this point of reduction in
the volume of Treasury notes outstanding
has been reached, the issues of national
bank notes may go forward without limit to
any parties who may put up the bonds ne
cessary to secure the circulation. What Is
remarkable about this bill Is the
fact that its provisions are unsatis-
factory to the indationists. Senator Ferry,
of Michigan, announced that he should en-
deavor to have it modified in the Senate,
but did not indicate definitely in what
respect. That his suggestions will be in
the direction of expansion there can be lit
tie doubt And yet it is scarcely possible to
conceive that any Senator could desire the
authorization of an unlimited issue of notes
with less security than is now required of
the national banks. The retention of one
fourth of the coin interest in the vaults of
the banks preparatory to coin redemption
at some future time when the accumulation