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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-06-26
m JEFFERSON COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA, JUNE 26 1875
IN THE DARK.

This is my little sweetheart dead,
Blue were her eyes, and her check was
red,
And warm at my touch when saw her
last,
When she smiled on me and held me fast.
With the light soft clasp of her slender
hand;
And now beside her may stand and stand
Hour after hour, and no blush would rise
On her dead white cheek, and her shut
blue eyes.
Will never unclose at my kiss or call,
If this is the end, if this be all
That am to know of this woman dear;
If the beautiful spirit l know lies here.
With the beautiful body cold and still;
If while stand here now and thrill,
With my yearning memories sore at heart,
For token or sign to rend apart.
! The pitiless veil there is nothing beyond;
If this woman, so fair, so fine, so fond
A week ago-found, one and fair
With the life, the soul that shone out there.
In her eyes, her voice, which made her in
truth
The woman loved; if this woman for
sooth,
Is dead as this dead clay that lies
Under my gaze with close-shut eyes.
Then what is the meaning of life, when
death
Can break it all, as breaks at a breath
The chld's blown bubble afoat in the sun. |.
What is the meaning if all is done.
When this breath goes out into empty air,
Like this childish plaything, flimsy and
fair?
What is the meaning of loves long pain,
The yearning memories that rend and
strain.
The living heart or the living soul,
If this be the end, if this is the whole
OF life and death-this little span
That drops in the dark before the plan
Which the brain cOneeiyes is half COM
plete,
Making life but the bubbles empty cheat?
When, year ago, through all the maze
Of speculation s far hung haze,
| followed on with careless tread,
| had not looked then on my dead
Ny dead so infinitely dear,
My dead that coldly lying here.
Mocks my fond heart with semblance fair
Chills me with measureless despair,
Then | could calmly measure fate
With Natures laws and speculate.
On ali the doubts that science brings;
Now, standing here, what is it springs
Within my soul, that makes despair
Not quite despair o fond, o fair,
o, little sweetheart, dead to me,
Somewhere or other thou must wait for
me,
somewhere, some where shall not look
in vain
To find thy living face, thy living love.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-06-26

RESULTED FATALLY.-We made brief
mention Thursday of the accidental
shooting of Mr.. William Mcdonald, of
this city, near Paw Paw, West Va. In
order to correct certain inaccuracies i'll
our account of the accident, it is neces-
sary to say that Mr. Mcdonald in COM
pany with Mr.. Chas. Goss were on a
hunting expedition in the neighborhood
above mentioned, and while walking
along the tow path of the canal the gun
of Mr.. Goss was accidentally discharged,
the load striking Mr.. Mcdonald in the
fieshy part of the right arm just above
the elbow joint, and in the back or un-
der side of the arm. The gun was loaded
with shot, and the arm was necessarily
torn and mangled in a frightful manner.
The large artery was severed, and the
blood flowed rapidly from the gaping
wound. AS soon as Goss recovered
from the shock of the accident heplunged
into the river and swan across in quest
of medical aid. A physician was OBJ
tanned, hut he simply bandaged the arm
and had Mr.. Mcdonald taken across to
Paw Paw. The hemorrhage was un-
checked and seemed to battle the skill
of this physician, whereupon DIR. Wiley
of this city, was telegraphed for. On
his arrival at nine o'clock p. m, he dis
covered that it was too late-the loss
of blood was then sufficient to extin-
guish life in few hours. DR.. Wiley,
however, proceeded to tie the severed
artery, which could only be done by
making an incision above the wound.
This was accomplished successfully and
the hemorrhage stopped. But relief
came too late, as DR.. Wiley candidly
and humanely told the sufferer, who
breathed his last at two q. m. yesterday
morning. The remains of Mr.. Melon
aid were brought to this city yesterday
for interment. He is spoken of as an
industrious: respectable man, and leaves
a wife and three children. The inno-
cent cause of the accident, Mr.. Robert
Goss. is very greatly distressed, as the
deceased was his friend.-Cunberland
Times.
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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-06-26

The STATUE or SroxEwALL JACK
sos.-The committee appointed by the
General Assembly OF Virginia 10 sr-
range for the reception and location Of
the Foley statue Of Stonewsll Jackson
have decided to have it erected between
the avenue on the north side Of tho
capitol and Capitol street, directly op-
posite the center OF The capitol building.
Richmond. BY arrangement with tho
Allen line of steamships 10 Norfolk, the
statue will be transported from England
to Norfolk without freight charges. Il
will probably arrive early IN Scptem-
Der, and be formally unveiled and In
augurated on the first day Of the week
of the State agricultural fair in Novem-
her. q
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-06-26

ASLEEP Two WEEKS BEFORE DEATH.
Mrs. Hannah B. Watson, wife of 4.
B. Watson, and daughter of Henry and
Harriet johnson, of North Branford,
Conn, died in Boston, May IL, aged
thir.y-two years and seven months.
Her body was brought to North Bran
ford and buried. The circumstances
attending her death were quite peculiar.
The Boston News says: =.
The symptoms of the case are well
known to the medical fraternity, but in
stances of it are of infrequent occur
renee. Mrs. Watson, who is lady
about thirty two years of age, suffered
much during the winter from a painful
affection of the head, which was an In
dication of a brain difficulty. This was
followed by acute mania, and on her re-
covery the lady was slightly demented,
from which, however, she was soon free.
Two weeks ago she was again taken Ill,
and has since then laid in all insenslble
condition. The sense of feeling was
entirely gone, and also that OF hearing.
The patient could see, but possessed no
consciousness of what she was looking
at. The organs of respiration and d.
pestion continued in order, but the
patient took very little nourshment-
The case undoubtedly resulted from an
affection of the bf-ias and has offered
an interesting and valuable study to
medical students.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-06-26

A MILLION DOLLAR WEDDING PEgs-
Esr.-sliss Alice NJ. Singer, daughter
of l. NJ. Singer, the sewing machine
inventor, is to be married 10 Psington
South Devon, England, to-day, to Mr
w. A. L. LaGroye, former resident
Of Brooklyn. The wedding Is 10 be
celebrated in st. Johns Church, aud
after the ceremony there is 10 be a
reception at Mr. Singers residence at
Oldway. The young lady,'s relatives
in Williamsburg have learned that the
brides dover is TO he $1,000, 900, and
that she is to receive $4,000 worth of
diamonds. Her wedding dress cost 81
600, and each Of the six bridesmaids re-
ceived dress worth $3.50 from Mr.
Singer. The bridal tour is to be made
on the Continent.-Neu Ymk Sun.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-06-26
He SMOKED FouR ToNs or ToBAcct

He SMOKED FouR ToNs or ToBAcco
AND DIED.-Mr. Kalcas, who was
known among acquaintance by tho
name ofthe king Of smokers has jnst died
near Rotterdam. He had erected n
mansion, portion Of which was deyo-
ted to the arrangement of collection
of pipes according TO their nationality
and chronological order. "A few days
before his death he summoned bis law
yer and made his will in which he d.
rected that all the smokers of the coun.
try should be invited To tho funeral,
and that each should be presented with
ten pounds OF tobacco and two Dutch
pipes of the latest fashion, on which
should be engraved the name, arms AMI
date of the decease, Of the testator.
He requested all his relatives, friends,
and funeral guests to keep their pipes
lighted during the funeral ceremonies,
after which they should empty the ashes
from their pipes on tho coffin. The
poor OF the neighborhood, who attended
10 the last wishes, were to receive an
nualIy on the anniversary Of bis death
ten pounds of tobacco and small cask
of good beer. lie desired that bis oak
coffin should be lined with the cedar Of
his old Havana cigar boxes, and that
box Of French capsoral and pocket Of
old Dutch tobacco should be placed at
the foot of lis coffin. His fayorito
pipe was 10 be placed by his side.
along with box OF matches, flint and
steel, and some finder, as he said tbero
was no knowing what might happen.
A correct calculator has made ont that
Mr.. Kalcas had, during bis eighty
years Of life, smoked more than four
tons Of tobacco.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-06-26

Mrs. L1NcoLN's CoNDInoN.-Nlrs.
Mary Lincoln, widow of President Lin
coin, who was recently adjudged insane
in Chicago, is receiving treatment under
the care of Dr. Patterson, at his resi-
dence, Bellevue place, situated at Batavia
one of the most beautiful villages in
northern Illinois, about 81 miles from
Chicago. Mrs. Lincoln (with her at
tendant, a young lady formerly school
teacher, selected for this position ON
account of her kindness and intelli-
cence,) occupies two very pleasant
rooms in the part of the house reserved
for the private residence of the doctor
and his family, and has no reason to be
aware that any other patients are in the
house. She takes her meals in her
rooms or at the doctors private table as
she chooses, drives and walks out when
and where she pleases, but when out is
always accompanied by either Mrs. or
Miss Patterson or her special attendant,
for all of whom she expresses great
liking. Such has been the influence OF
the quiet and pleasant surroundings
that nothing whatever has occurred to
render necessary anything more than
prudent supervision, and this is given
by pleasant companionship, without any
appearance of restraint. AT present her
derangement exhibits itself mainly in
general feebleness and incapacity, and
It is not yet possible to give an opinion
as to her restoration.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-06-26

Augustus, dear said she, tenderIy,
pushing him from her as the moonlight
flooded the bay-window where they
were standing, 4 think you had better
try some other bair-dye; your mustache
tastes like turpeptine.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-06-26

Why was Robinson Crusoe unable
to get up an oyster stewi Because he
hadn't the skill it required.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-06-26

The Petersburg Star says: "Commo-
dore ID. ]. Hill, has hen that hatched
seventeen chickens from sixteen eggs
sure of it-counted them himself"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-06-26

A witness in Lawsuit described the
poverty of a field of corn as follows:
The crop was so stunted ana snort
that the toads could sit on their haun-
ches and pick bluffs off the tassels.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-06-26

The Salt Lake Herald says the simple
faith of a Virginian Christian is aided
by his faith in man. He was asked II
be thought Stonewall Jackson was in
heaven. '"Wall," said the old gentle
man. af reckon he is if he started for
That place. He always managed to get
roupd in time" 50
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-06-26

a crusty old bachelors objections to
ladies with beautiful teeth is that pine
out OF Ten Of them would laugh at
funeral.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-06-26

Among the shipments from Indian
apolis to New York one Gay recently,
was a car load Of old boots and shoes.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-06-26

"When a gentleman asks to kiss a
lady, she now replies, "Tilt-on."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-06-26

Marriageable ladies are extremely
scarce in Nevada.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-06-26
LOOK HERE !
First-Class Investment !!

WE offer No. Farm for sale, contain
w inc ga acres, 80 acres of which is in
.,1ondid timber, will make two nice
farms A new house and new barn are are
,'ndn Ia, ms tho farm. The farm lies upon the
nike nRo' leading from Winchester to Front
R,Ne RRnrai and and Six miles from the Manassas
GoS Gogai, and %i Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
GaP snd in%ediateIy am% on the projected shen
sndoah and % Valley Railroad. A bargain, can
be- had, or it will be exchanged for r. Mar Ral-
tinsburc. Hagerstown, Frederick OF oai-
''''V-' JOHN III. ZITTLE,
Shepherdstown, W. va:
April "a
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-06-26

In a box-the Beecher jury.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-12-07

Mr.. Lamar then offered resolution
declaring the following Us the officers ol
the House: Clerk, George NJ. Adams, Of
Kentucky; Sergeant-at.Arms, John q,
Thompson, Of Ohio; Doorkeeper, Lafay.
ette H. Fitzhugh, Of Texas; Postmaster,
James NJ. Stewart, Of Virginia; Chaplain,
Rev. J. L. Townsend, Of District Of Co
lumbia.
Mr.. Wheeler, Of New York, offered an
amendment substituting the names OF the
present iHcumbents..
The amendment was rejected and the
original resolution adopted, The newly
elected officers were then sworn in, Messrs,
Fitzhugh and Stewart taking the modified
oath,
Amessage was sent to the Senate to in
form that body that the House had or
ganized and was ready for business, A
committee was appointed to join like
committee on the part Of the Senate to
wait on the President and inform him
that Congress was now in session and
ready to receive any communication he
might DO pleased to make. Messrs, Cox,
Of New York, Knotte and Blaine were ap.
pointed such committee.
Mr.. Randall offered resolution adopt
ing the rules OF the House in the AID
Congress as the rules Of the present House
except the rules 100 and l67, and also
providing for the appointment Of the
Committee on Rules TO consist OF the
Speaker and four members, requiring
motions to suspend the rules to be sec.
onded by u majority and forbidding the
entertainment Of dilatory motions.
Mr.. Garfield suggested that by immemo-
rial usage the rules Of the preceding
House became the rules OF this House
without any special motion to that effect.
. Mr.. Randall replied that immemorial
usage might do for the Republican side
Of the House, but not for the Democratic
side, which required a strict construction
OF the rules.
Mr.. Garfield (Contemptuously)-Oh,
yes [ Laughter.
The resolutions were adopted, and II
was then ordered that the usual drawing
for seats should take place at o'clock
tomorrow.
The House then adjourned,
Many members were conspicuous, and
among them Mr.. Blaine, who stepped up
to the Speakers chair and took this op.
portunity Of ielicitating him upon his elec'
lion and the manner In which he had dis
charged his first days duties.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-12-07
whisky Trials.

MILWAUKEE, December 0.-In the case
Of Burlach & Reynolds, rectliiers, and
Taft, gauger, which came up before Judge
Dyer, Of the United States Circuit Court,
this forenoon, on charge Of conspiracy
the Judge ruled that Taft should have q
separate trial. The jury inquired as to
the others, and the case will be proceeded
10 trial tomorrow.
The brewery Of John Beck was seized
to-day in this city. Beck was examined
before Commissioner Bloodgood on two
charges, one Of aflixing fraudulent stamps
to packages containing fermentedl liquors,
and the other Of reusing stamps on beer
kegs. He was held 10 appear at the
January term in the sum Of 81 900.
The personal property Of Louis Rind.
skopi, now in jail for contempt, was sold
at auction by the Collector Of Internal
Revenue. Ii brought 81 ,G7s and was
mortgaged for 81 l,G25. II was bought in
by one Of Rindskopfs counsel. The sale
was to satisfy an attachment made by
the Collector Of Internal Revenue Of
$4,000.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-12-07

The river was rising last evening, with
8 feet 8 inches In the channel.
The Market Boy departed for Pitts
burgh at 8 A. NJ, and the Express for Par
kersburg at noon.
The Andes arrived from Cincinnati
with fair trip, and will return this af-
ternoon at 8 o'clock.
The Ed. Hobbs took tow Of coal to
Parkersburg on Sunday. She was ex.
pected 10 return last night and depart
for 81. Louis this evening with about 49,
900 kegs Of nails.
The Courier will be to.day's Parkers-
burg packet.
The Salt Valley, en- route from Pitts
burgh to Ironton, twill pass down this
morning.
The Emma Graham Is expected to pass
up to-day.
tBy Telegraph
ptTTsBuRuH, December 0.-River 0 feet
7 inches and rising. Weather cloudy and
mild.
MEMPHIS, December O.--The river fell
8 inches. Warm April weather during
the day, but cooler tonight. Arrived
Rose Miller, Arkansas river Illinois,
Vicksburg. Departed--Carrie V. Kount1,
Colorado, 81. Louis.
LOUISVILLE, December G.-Weather
clear and pleasant; river . feet 2 inches
in the canal and feet 3 inches on the
falls. Arrived-Belle, Madison. Depart
ed-Eureka, Kentucky river; Glasgow,
Evansville; Louisville, New Orleans.
EVANSVILLE, IND, December o.
Weather cloudy, wet and raining hard
with lightning and thunder. Mercury
81 TO co.. River 20 feet scant and fail.
Ing. Down-Eyansville, Laura L. Davis,
Kittie Hegler, Minneola, 1dlewild, GlaT.
gov. Up-Grey Eagle, j, D. Parker,
Geo. Roberts. Business dull.
CINCINNATI, O. December G.-River
10 feet 2 inches and falling. Weather
cloudy and mild. Arrived-Chas. Nor.
gan, New Orleans.
CAiRo, December 6.-Atrived-Mary
Lowry, Belle Of Shreveport and Ma.
comb, from 81. Louis; Cons Millar, from
Memphis; Fannie Tatum and Jno. A.
Scuddet, from 81. Louis. Departed
Cons Mlllat, for Cincinnati. River 20
feet 8 inches and falling weather clear
sf. LoU1s, Mo-, December 6-Atrived
Lady Lee, Peoria. Depafted-st
Joseph, Memphis; Nellie Peck, Vicks.
burg Yaeger, New Orleans. River
risen 3 inches. Rained nearly all day,
and clearing up tonight with Indications
Of cold change.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, December o.
River falling, feet on shoals. Arrived
Shippets' Own, Cincinnati; Bermuda,
Evansville. Depatted-EddyvilleC Cairo.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-12-07
National Democratic Committee
In Council.

WASHINGTON, December Gan infor-
nal interchange Of opinion Of The mem-
bers Of the National Executive Demo-
cratic Committee took place to-day.
There we're present Augustus schell,
Chairman; John G. Thompson, Of Ohio;
Senator Randolph, OF New Jersey; Sen.
ator Mcdonald, Of Indiana; ex.Repre-
sentative McHenry Of Kentucky VIM.
II. Barnum, Of Connecticut; VIM. A.
Moore, Of Michigan; James 7. Barr, Of
Pittsburgh, and Mr.. Easton, Of Kansas,
with A. D. Bank, Of Mlssissippi, their
Secretary.
Mr.. Schell, Chairman Of The Executive
Committee, and also Chairman Of the
National Democratic Committee was au.
thoriEed 10 use his discretion ID calling
the latter Committee together with The
view Of designating the time and place for
holding the next National Democratic
Convention for nominating candidates
for President and Vice President Of the
United States.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-12-07
From tle SIcxIcnn IIorder.

GALvEsroN, December O.--The revenue
cutter John A, Dix arrived yesterday
evening, having been detained by rough
weather, and Is expected to leave for the
Rio Grandc tonight. Advices from
Brownsville state that Judge Mendalis,
Of the Federal Court at Matamoras, has
been ordered to Camargo by President
Lerdo to investigate McNally's raid on
Los Cuevas.
A noted cattle thief named Pedro Per.
dea was killed six miles above Browns.
vile by a sheriiI's posse. Perdes resist.
ed arrest, firing several shots, when the
sherifITs men riddled him with bullets.
A purse Of $500 was made up at Browns.
vile, and presented 10 Capt. McNally for
his company, as testimonial for services
rendered to the State.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-12-07
Minor kilograms.

SAN Francisco, December O. The
consolidated Virginia Company declared
a dividend payable the llth.
BosroN, December G-General Burt
has resigned the masterShip Of Boston
Post and engaged in the railway business.
HARRISBURG, Pa, December G.-The
Governor to-day appointed George Dear,
Of Bucks county, Attorney General Of the
State Of Pennsylvania.
LITTLE Rock, December 0. - Both
houses OF the General Assembly are now
holding two and three sessions per day,
the final adjournment takes place Fri.
day.
New ORLEANS, December O.-'The
opening day Of the Louisiana Jockey
Club Fall Meeting has been postponed
until Saturday next, on account Of the
bad condition Of the roads and track
caused by the recent heavy rains.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-12-07
Weather Report.
WAW UEFAEIUENTl
OETIcE OF THR CHIEG SIGNAL OTPIcER, :
WARRINGTON, D. C., DCc. o. An. }


For the South Atlantic and Eastern
Gulf States, falling barometer, warmer
southeast winds, cloudy and rain, followed
in the latter region by cold northwest
winds, rising barometer and clearing
weather.
For the Western and Gulf States the
Lower Missouri and Upper Missippi
Valleys diminishing and northwest
winds, slightly warmer and partly cloudy
weather, and stationary or falling gbarOm-
eter.
For Tennessee and Ohio Valley rising
barometer, southeast winds and rain Veer-
ing TO colder northwest winds and posi-
bly, snow or sleet.
For the upper Lakes, northwest winds
and rain, backing to colder northwest
winds with snow, and falling followed by
rising barometer.
For the lower Lakes and Middle States,
falling barometer, northwest winds back
ing to the southeast and southwest, and
rain or snow and generally higher tenn
perature except colder northwest winds on
Tuesday night on the lower lakes,
For New England, falling barometer,
warmer northeast winds, increasing cloud
mess and fog.
For the canal regions Of New Jersey
and Virginia, the temperature will re-
main above the freezing point.
CautiOnary signals will be discontin-
ued on the Lakes after December Is.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-12-07
Died OF Alcohol.

COLUMBUS, O., December 6.-James
Conley, a boiler maker, started on spree
last Saturday, and last night spent the
evening in a saloon. About 10 o'clock,
while playing cards, he was noticed to
drop his cards and apparently fall asleep.
Al hrst no notice was taken OF his actions,
II being supposed that he was merely
stupehed with liquor. But some time
afterwatd, II being found impossible to
awaken him, physician was summoned.
The man remained In a stupor until 6
o'clock this morning, when he died. Con.
ley came TO this city from Cleyeland in
October, and until recently had been
sober. a coronef's jury decided that the
deceased came to his death from alcoholic
poisoninp,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-12-07
The CherOkeeS Looking After
their Interests.

TALEQUAft, December 4.-The Cheto.
kee National Council adjourned to-day
after an harmonious session. The change
from the Ross to the Downing party was
peaceably effected. Colonel Wm. Penn
Adair and D. II. Ross we're reelected as
delegates to Washington, Rufus Ross and
John D. Adair being added to the dele
CATION. They will leave shortly, TO watch
Ior any uniavorable legislation and pro-
test against all territorial bills relating
to this territory.