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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-12-25
STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA.

STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA,
Jefferson County, set
In the County Court, November Term.
1879.
A L \ COUNTY COURT, continued and
IA held for said county, the 18th day OF
November, 1875.
In the controversy respecting the Shep-
herdstown and Smithtield Turnpike Com
pany, it is ordered that notice be publish
ed Ia the Spirit Of jefferson, Regi ster aud
Free Press, that on the
THIRD SATURDAY IN NEXT MONTH
December commencing at ten o'clock,
A. NJ, an election will be held for Presi
dentand Directors Of said Company, " hich
SO soon as affected TO commence taking
toll OH said road on the
1ST DAY OF JANUARY, 1876.
Place of election, Toll Gate House Mt
Leetown. Justices Helm and Rentch To
represent the interests Of the county at
said election, and otherwise as In their
Judgment may seem just and right
A Copy-Teste.
Il. A. MOORE, Clerk.
December4, 1875. 4w
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THE ULLUM PLOW.

THE undersigned respectfully announ-
L ces To his old friends AMI customers ,
that he has returned TO Martinsburg and
resumed his old business in making and
repairing PI.OWS. The UILUM PL0w
stillnrlintlins its superiority over ali 9TH
ers. Give him a call. He will do his best
to accommodate the Farmers Of jefferson
and Berkeley. s
These FLOWS aud all IRONS connec-
ted, can be had Of Jacob b. Grow. Agent,
Shepherdstown.
W. W. ULLUM.
September IL, 1875. II
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BUSINESS Notifies.

n1 There is no longer any doubt
about Frazer & Bishop Of Martinsburg
selling the largest quantity of goods of
any house in the State. Low prices is
the cause.
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NA11Ga For the Register.
THE HOLIDAYS.

How dc you propose to spend the
Holidays, in reference to the use OF In
toxica,ing drinks as beveragef To
whom is the question putt To all !
Ministers, church members, ladies, men
aud bows. In this respect generally,
the conduct of Ministers is exemplary.
1t is important for their own safety aud
the good of others that they should ba
odtspoken tee-totalers-should impress
frequently on their congregations by
facts & exhortations the prevailing evil
and that tie only safe course is to alb
stain entirely. Temperance or Total
Abstinence is inseparably connected
with religion and strong auxiliary
thereto. Therefore any Minister who
is thoroughly imbued with love for souls
must necessarily take deep interest in
this subject. as many, how many, are
lost b. intemperance. These Ministers
of the Gospel practice aud preach. l
put practice first, for preaching without
practice amour 0 to nothing, but making
bad worse. How about church men,
bers! wish the same good account
could be given OF them. Many OF them
are circumspect and stand firmly and
openly on the abstainer's platform. Some
reoret 10 add, drink occasionally mod
crafty. and a few immodera.ely. ]
would kindly ask such if they are setting
a good example-sre about their Mas
,ers work-going about doing good
Are they not endangering their own
temporal and eternal welfare Take
the safe course, viz Abstain from the
use of Intoxicating drinks as beverage?
The way of safety is The path OF duty.
Next comes the ladies. They generally
approve of Temperance But some
times they drink little wine, &c, and
verse still offer it socially to others,
very few females drink to excess. Not
many in the country-I wish | could
say none. 1t is not so uncommon in
the cities. None suffer more keenly
and intensely from iutemperance than
the female sey-drunken fathers, hus-
bands and sons. The misery that has
resulted from these Affections no tongue
or pen can relate. Then, ladies, for
your own safety, (for drunken woman
is not an impossibility, sometimes seen
ON our streets) abstain entirely, except
rs medicine. Never have ardent splr-
its, nor wine at your entertainments.
Don't associate with men who drink to
excess. Talk and exert all your in1u-
ence against their use. Help to form
state of public opinion that will not
tolerate intoxicaticn,o or the moderate use
of intoxicating drinks, for moderation
soon becomes excess. The appetite
grows and so controls men that they
are often slaves to the passion for liquor
Men of families-men of mature years.
men of braius, what say you TO this
question! Don't drink yourselves
don't offer il to others. BY drinking
liquor az beverage you spend money,
iniure your health, lose character, bring
trouble on others, and on your own
bodies and souls. Young men what say
YOU! Quit while you can, for the habit
when contracted is not easily overcome.
Start sober, live sober, die sober, You
will thus escape many of the miserles OF
M, and the condemnation that "no
drunkmd shall enter the Kingdom of
Heaven. a.
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BrRKELEY CoUSrY-We learn that
report has gaiued credence in some
sections of the county that the small
pox is in Martinsburg. The report is
utterly false. The health of our city is
as good as it could possibly be, no
epidemic of any kind being prevalent.
We learn from the Greencdsfie, PA.
Erho, that few days ago, Mr. Frank
Miller, of State Line, brother of Mrs.
Sheriff Lamon, of this county, in riding
through Middleburg, his animal STUN,
bled, pitching Mr.. NJ. over his head, and
in its efforts to regain its feet, fell on
him, iujuring him in avery serious man
ner.
Sometime last February man by
the nauie of Nikirk, OF Winchester,
stopped at the Everett House, in this
citv. having his horse stabbed tor the
night. During the night the animal
slioped the halter, aud in running
around among other horses, was badly
kicked. and frally died from theinJury.
Nikirk sued the proprietor, Mr.. Rut-
ledge, for $3.50 damages. The case
was tried at the last term OF the circuit
court and decided in favor of Mr..
Rutledge, which was righteous YER
dict in the opinion of many, as every
precaution was taken to keep the anl-
NAL safely.
The Ministerial Association of Mar
,;,sb,ro Rev. d. II. Riddle, ID. d.,
presiding, at its meeting on Monday.
Dec. IS, passed the following resolu-
tons:
Resolyed lsi, That we discourage all
public funerals on the Sabbath day,
when it can possibly be avoided.
Resoiued 2"d, That especially do We as
ministers of the Gospel, object to ard
protest against professions, parades,
and expensive displays Of any kind at
funerals on the holy Sabbath, and we
will request all our members and con-
t,reoa,ions to unite with us in forming
avaLlic sentiment against such lesec-a-
tons of the Lords Day.
We regret to learn that Mrs. Sallie
Miller a widow lady, aged IS years,
wbo resides with her son, Mr.. James
Miller, near this city, met with quite
se,ious accide ut on last Monday aweeS.
She stepped out of the door to the
stems. and the wind blowing very hard
at the time, she lost her balance and fell
TO the ground, sustaining injuries which
have confined her TO bed ever since.
On last Thursday night the clothing
store of Mr.. Ranneker, on Queen street,
was entered, and clothing TO the amount
of about three hundred dollars taken.
On tie sane night, the hardware
store of Mr.. Gnau was broken into,
several pistols and other articles being
taken. The entrance to both places
was effected by breaking the plate glass
in the door. %
The Pomona Grange of Berkeley
county, will meet in Martinsburg on
Moudsy. Dec, 9th, 1875, at 10 clock,
in King st. Hall. All fourth degree
members and the new elected delegates
are requested to- attend and bring, q
basket of supplies.
The oyster train in approaching the
depot at this city On . last Thursday
night, collided with freight train, de-
molishing four car, and damaging the
locomotive badly.-Marti"s6urg State'-
man. .. la. a. d. --...--r-~ ~
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ART'HU

ILLUSTRATED HOME MAGAZINE. "The
Household Magazine of America. -" Two
Serial Stories in 1876. "EAGLE-
SCLIFFE," by Mrs. Julia C. X. Dorr;
and MIRIAM" byT. 5. Arthur. BUT
TERICK'S Newest Patterns in every
number. TERMS $2.50per years. copies
for $3.50. Splendid Book offers and
Premiums. Specimen number 10 cents
Il. :. ARTHUR& SON, Philad' "a, Pa
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s~ For Bugle, Fringe, Crimps,
Buttons and Ornaments, 60 to Rickard
e Welshans'.
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a1- If you want cheap Dry Goods,
Carpets, Oilcloths, Blankets, &c, call
at Rickard & Welshans'.
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t4 No one should ever visit Mar
tinsburg without calling on Frazer &
Bishop, and price their goods.
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FINE STATION cry.
NOTICE.

HAVE received the Agency for Musl-
) cal Monthly Magazine called "Church's
Musical Visitor" THIS Is said 10 BE- OF
among the finest Musical Magazines pub
lished in this country. Persons wishing
10 subscribe for Magazine of this kind
would do well 10 call aud see it aud tho
premium offered with IT, Price 81 so q
year In advance.
JAS. 4. BARNHART.
Oct. 30, 1873. n
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TO CONSERVATIVES,

THE advertiser, having been perma-
nently cured of that dread disca so Con-
sumption, by simple remedy, is anxious
to make known to his fellow sufferers the
means OF cure. TO all who desire il. ne
Will send a copy of the prescription used
Gree OF charge, with the directions for
preparing and using the same, which they
will find a SURE CURE for CONSUMPTION
ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, 81.
Parties wishing the prescription will
please address
REV. r. \. WILSON.
1874 Penn. St., Williamsburg,
New York.
Dec. II, 1875. GIN
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T.AILO RING.

THE undersigned takes this opportuni-
~ of informing the citizens of Shep-
herdstown and vicinity that he has com.
menced the TAILORING BUSINESS az
his residence In Shrph ,rdstown. lie win
cut aud make up garments ofall kinds l.,
the latest styles and best manner. All
persons having clothing to make will
please give him acall.
5. T.. HUMRICKH0USE.
Oct go, 1873. n
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nay A full line of Ladies Mcrino
Vests aud Drawers, very cheap, at
Rickard a. Welshans'
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Isl l.2 ACRES

of valuable and highly productive LIME
STONE LAND; about % Acres ia TIM
Der and 20 Acres Of River bottom. The
improvements consist Of comfortable
DWELLING and other necessary Out
buildings; an Orchard of good Fruit and
good Spring near the dwelling.
TERMS. One third cash, and the bal
ance in one and two years from the day
of sale, deferred payments to be secured
by the bonds of the purchaser aud lien
on the land until paid.
Sale will take place at o'clock, p. NJ.
JOHN Z. KEARFOTT,
Special Commissioner.
G. ID. McGlincy, AuctiOneer.
Dec. II, 1875. 5w
Chambersburg Spirit copy IS. and send
paper and bill to advertiser at Martins
burg, West Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-12-25

TALOCUE Of New Books on Build
IN i ing free. Bicknell g. Co., q
Warren Street, New York.
Al IND READING, PSYCHOMANCY,
wi PRESENTATIONS Soul Charming, Mes
merism, and Marriage Guide, showing
how either sex may fascinate and gain the
love and ELECTION Of any person they
choose instantly, 400 pages. By mail so
cts. HUNT& CO.: l39 5. 9TH ST., Phila.,
Pa.
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ERRORS OF YOUTH.

LNRONO VT IOU II.
a GENTLEMAN who suffered for years
nfrom Nervous Debility, Premature De-
cay, and all the effects of youthful indis-
cfetion will for the sake of suffering hui
lmanity, sand free to all who need il, the
recipe and direction for making the sim
pie remedy by which he was cured. Suf-
ferers wishing to profit by the ad-
vertisers experience can do so BY address
ing in perfect confidence.
JOHN Is. OGDEN,
AZ Cedar St., New York.
Dec. II, 1873. 6m
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-12-25

u Now Is the time to subscribe ior
tia Register, and commence with tne
Eew Year.
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NEW GOODS.

HAVEjust returned from the city With
Il full supply aud well assorted stock OF
Hardware, Queensware, Wood
enware, Glassware, Hats, Caps,
Boots, Shoes, Notions, DRY
GOODS, Groceries. Mats, Mat.
ting, Floor and Table Oil.Clotb,
Carpets, Books and Stationery,
which ! am prepared to sell at hard times
prices. w. T.. LEMEN.
Nov. 20, 1873. n
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-12-25

TEAS Agents Wanted. Good chance
IL AO. for making money, to parties
who devote whole or part Of time in sell
ling our Teas. Liberal commissions. Send
for terms. L. o. Box 5643. GREAT
AMERICAN TEA CO., 81 & 33Vesey St.,
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NEW GROCERY
AND
LEATHER STORE,

THE undersigned informs the public
L that he has opened a New Grocery
and Leather Store, in the basement room
of his residence, opposite the residence of
Mr.. Joseph Welshans. where he will keep
for sale everything that can be desired in
the Grocery and Leather line. lie will
keep con :tantiy on hand Spanish Sole
Leather Oak and Hemlock Tanned Buff
Uppers Lady and Mems Morocco French
and City Calf skins; Boot Topping; Lin
ing Skins, all colors; Lace Leather and
Shoe Findings; Pegs; Nails; Avis;
Knives; Thread; &c, &c. Also COM
plete Stock Of GROCERIES, such rs Syr-
ups: Sugars, Coffees, Teas, Chocolate,
Cheese, Pepper, Ginger, Cinnamon,
Crackers, Cakes, Raisins, Dates, Flour,
Corn Meal, Bacon, Lard, Potatoes, and Il
general variety of everything kept in i
well regulated Grocery Store.
Call and examine my stock. Twill sell
at the very lowest figures.
t-f-.- WAS. =. BENNETT
Nov. 6, 1875. II
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HOMEOPATHIC

FAMILY MEDICINE CASES AND
L BOOKS, giving plain directions for
their use, are a necessity in every well
regulated household. Not only will
timely dose of the indicated Homeopathic
remedy often cut short a serious attack Of
sickness, but the consciousness of being
able, in an emergency, to afford prompt
relief, will more than repay the outlay.
For illustrated Price Lists, send stamp 20
BDERICKE& TAFEL
Baltimore Homeopathic Pharmacy
l3o West Eayette Street.
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FOR SALE,

n old Watch and chain, keeps good time
u desirable size for Lady will take Cash
Corn, Cattle, Hogs, or sheep, BY 49,
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b9- In Gents Underwear YOU will
find complete stock, very cheap, at
Rickard & Welshans.
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SCHOOL BOOKS.

I HAVE just received u full line Of School
] Books and school material in general 10
which invite the attention of the public.
make School Book business speciality
and endeavor 10 keep full stock on hand.
| ask therefore that the public give me
their support in this branch of the busi-
ness. | am thankful for the patronage
extended 10 me In the past and ask con-
tinuance of the same I'm the future.
JAS. r.. BARNHART.
Sept. Is 1875. ~
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Walk In!
& II ri s Il Nj A S !

THE undersigned is receiving for the
l. Holidays large and varied stock of
CONFECTlONARI Z 5, n OF ON S,
TOYS, CANDIES, WINES AND IL
QUORS FOR MINCE PIES, and every
thing that will please the children and
old people too. He will also be in receipt
every day of the best and freshest OIS-
TIERS, Pickles, Butter, Crackers, Cheese,
Nuts, &C., &C., also TOBACCO AND
CIGARS of the choicest brands.
Walk in folks, "Here's the place to get
your money back"
J. 4. ADAMS,
ShepherdstOwn, Dec Is 4w
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NEW GOODS.
E i X Is II A N CHI
KNOXVILLE

n As just been thoroughly repisnishsd
II with new and lseasoiiabIe Roo,ls.
Bought AZ the very time when prices were
al tine bottom, and guarantee prices to
De as cheap a. the cheapest; the goods
must be sold, and great Inducements are
offered to cash end prompt dealers. Ny
stocks are full, embracing almost every
class Of goods found In country stores.
Gall and see, | will make IL pay you. viii
trade for any sInonDt Of merehantsbls
corn, at market prices; also all marketing
that can he disposed Of. In . word viii
work FOR a. short PROFITS as any man, or
combination. Thankful for past fsvors,
We hope BY offering you good and cheap
goods TO merit and receive continuance
Of the same. Respt. go
Nov. -, 1875. = n
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FOR SALE,

4 GOOD Wagon for one or two horses
Il with shafts and tongue, by
j. ). MELVIN.
Sept. IL. 1875. Il
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FOR SALE.

THE undersigned has larga number Of
l EMPTY BONES, TIGHT BARRELS,
Il T.ERCES, &c. for sale at low figures.
T. HOMSHER.
Kerneysville, Oct. ,. 1875. II
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PREPARE FOR
CHI RI ST NJ A S {!
.a(E(BYl GOING TO llll
RENTCH's
FAMILY GROCERY!

WHERE you can get the following
w goods: Sugars, Coftees, Teas, SYRUP pr;
Orleans Molasses, Confectionarles OF ~.
kinds, Apples, Mince Meat, BucHwne1'
Flour, Family Flour, Corn Meal, ha,sdn'
Currants, Spices, Coal OIL, Lard, fo!atoss'
HON my, Beans, Crackers OF all 9IscriP
lions, Salt, Brooms, Buckets, and ali kInus
of goods kent in a Grocery Store, which
will be sold Low FOR CASH.
Dec. Is, 1875.
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PHOTOGRAPHS

"THE FOLEY STATUE OF STONE
WALL JACKSON"
Erected In the Capitol grounds at Rich
mond, Va, fors sales at
BARNHART'S Bookstore.
NOv.6, 4S75. n
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7 AIDES tell your gentlemen friends II
IL they MUST chew aud smoke go buy
their Tobacco and Cigars, the best TO he
found in town Of
HERR & ENTLER.
Nov. 20, 1875. II
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Y DUNG man, don't go west Until you
l. buy a new suit of clothes of w. L. Lem
EN-, who can trim you out from Hat to
Boots in the very latest styles.
Nov. 20, 1875. II
| + you wish to make nice Mince Pies and
Fruit Cake for Thanksgiving day, go
get your Citron, Currants, Raisins and
Spices, all fresh, at
HERR Is ENTLER'S.
Nov. 20. 1875. If
A Ii lovers of Buckwheat Cakes and
n LAsSEs, for breakfast, should 70 and
buy their Meal and Syrups of
HERR Il ENTLER.
Nov. 20, 1875. #
FARMERS if you wish TO make your
L wives happy, 90 buy your Yarn and
Gruber Almanac's for 1876, of
HERR d ENTLER.
Nov. 20, 1879, If
YOUNG gentlemen if You wish TO make
l. your lady friends smile when YOU call
to see them, always carry with you pack
age of nice fresh Fruits and Candies
bought of HERR IL ENTLER.
Nov. 20, 1875. #
SPECIAL inducements offered i'm Ladies'
~ Dress Goods just received by
Us. MELVIN.
Nov. Is, 1878. n
EMONS, fresh ard nice at
~ j. g. UNSELD'S
New Store.
June IL If
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-12-25

FODDER YARN for sale at
W. II. LEMEN'S.
Dec. 4, 1873. IF
E'oh peerless and early Rose Pota-
l. toes" goto W. T.TEMEN'S.
Dec. 4, 1915. #
NJ AcAFoNI't W - ,rvrx,s
Dec. 4, 1875. n
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AND
SPRING OVERCOATINGS.
Call and examine our stock and buy your
garments where
PRICES ARE REASONABLE
AND THE
MATERItL Is GOOD.
Call at the Old Stand where you can have
A Splendid Line of Goods
to select from. Every garment Is
GUARANTEED To FIT,
and to be made in the most substantial
manner.
The Best Of Trimmings used and salts
faction warranted in everything you buy
from me. Call and examine for yourself.
GENTS FURNISHING GOODS
always on hand OF the
LATEST MODES,
suitable to all tastes, including fine line
Of Gent, mems Underwear,
Umbrellas OF all Grades.
Also FOR sale the celebrated
COLLAR.
The best, cheapest and most stylish Col
lar made. Can be Worn week BY SIM
ply sponging it when soiled.
Do not forget the place, be sure you ar
right and then walk right in.
j. ID. SWARTZ,
Fashionable Tailor,
North-W est Corner Public Square,
Hagerstown, Nd.
Noy6 IF
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1875-11-18
FOUND AT LAST.
An Army Officer Who Embarked on Il
Ship Never Heard From.
TFrOm the Boston Herald. ]

[From the Boston Herald
Major John S. Walker was native of
Fryeburg, Me-, where he fitted for college,
pursued the study of law, and was married
to his first wife. During the late war he was
appointed paymasters clerk, subsequently
paymaster, and at the close of the war was
transferred to the army. For short time he
was stationed at the south,' but finally was
ordered to Portland, Oregon, the place of his
residence at the time Of his decease. On the
return from Alaska, where he had been sent
to pay off the troops, he embarked with his
wife "a southern woman) on board the steamer
George 5. Wright, bound for Portland, jan
uary, 1873. Nothing has ever been heard of
the steamer, and although many reports were
for time in circulation, the fate Of the pas
sengerS and crew has remained mystery.
Two years and half after the supposed loss
of the vessel and all on board the remains of
Major Walker were found on the shore of an
island twelve miles west of Cape Cygane, the
southwest point of Alaska. Two Indians
were hunting and trapping otter and mink,
when they saw strange object on the shore,
and on landing they found the larger portion
of the remains with life preserver around
them, while other parts were somewhat scat
tered A few yards from the body they dis
covered two punches of keys, sleeve button
and about $40 n gold coin.
They saw no relics of the steamer. Subse-
quently they told at Sitka what they had seen,
and by the keys and button the remains were
identified as those of Major Walker. A reve-
nue. cutter recovered the remains and they
were buried at Fort Vancouver.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1875-11-18
Origin and History Of the Piano.

The piano began to make its appearance
about the beginning of the eighteenth century
Its invention, Ike many others, is disputed,
and England, France, Italy and Germany
claim to have share in the honor Pianos
were certainly made for the first time in the
four countries within very few years of
each other, but in Germany alone did they
succeed. Silbermann improved upon the in
venti0n of Schroeder, and constructed pianos
which met with Bach's appreciation. From
this dates the success of the piano in Ger
many. Frederick the Great had no less than
forty of Silbermann's pianos in his palace at
Berlin, and when Bach visited him he insist
ed upon the old mans trying every one.
Stein of Augsburg was also celebrated MAX
er, and Mozart in one of his letters describes
the care taken by Stein in seasoning the wood
which was exposed to all sorts of weather,
and afterward had the cracks filled up with
slips Of wood glued into them. In England
the piano made no sensible progress until
176O, when twelve German workmen, after
wards called the ''twelve apostles, arrived
in search Of employment. Dibdin, at con-
cert in 1857, played on the first piano public
ly exhibited, and after that the instrument
became very popular, and harpsichords more
and more in disrepute. Sebastian Erard made
q great improvement in the touch, and Broad
wood. who came to London from Scotland
in 1851, introduced what he called his 'grand
action which improved many defects.
From that day until the present, the piano in
England has been improving.