Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-10-14
COuMUNiCATED.
Bpows's Crossing, b. & o. K. L., }
October Sth, 1876, }

BRowS's Crossing, Is. ~ ". H. h''
October 9Th, 1876
Near Friend Ziltle-I am happy of
"xsr 1aluable paper, the matters and
Lives in and about this vicinity.
7 think j, doing violence TO your read
o.. n letting pass nnnoticed commu-
n;ty so conspicuous for its beautiful,
ri'.I and well cultivated lands, it pre-
ssn,s a scene OF highly varied and pic
turesoue beauty, and since it has been
nv privilege to insinuafe myself into
the society of the people of this neigh
borhood, l can truly say that they are a
courteous, hospitable aud christianlike
people, and in nut shell, they are
iust the thing.
a few mornings since, as | approach
ed this place, all was bright and beanti,
full, and nothing could have presented i
more magnificent scene than the golden
light of the morning sun, glltierlng
upon the many guided Eng'nes' lying
in "the cut" the Guerriilas famous
place for robbing the trains ana PaSsen-
gers of the B. & Q. T. t., during tne
late ppnleasantness. But all my mag
nifed notions about the golden glitter
in, scene went to the thlnnest AR, when
/ CONTEMPLATED the burning OF several
a,,;Uran.s and robbing native cut
lens Of their personal effects, at tins
no;nt They had no mercy OIL their
t;,t;ms They there sacrificed innocent
life and now they think Of the ruin
,bey wrought, only with remorse to
,Le;r terror stricken oonsclences. Sad
and lamentable will be their future; they
will be rs vagabonds and outcasts, wan
dering Ger the fair face of nature with
out one lingering ray of hope, or light
TO guide them on their way, but with
murder stamped upon their hearts SO
deeply that it can never be oblterated,
until they have reached the awful doom
that awaits them in hell Oh what 4
uity that men should sacrifice their com
fort, .he;r pleasure and their souls for
ever and forever for little gain OF tins
worlds goods.
The Revival meeting that has beer
i'm progress here for some time, still
continues with undated success. 1t ha:
been one of interest and Of great bene
lit to these people Many, very many
persons have protested religion, ant
still there are others who present them
selves nightly, seeking to be Sa%'ed, anc
from the continuation Of the service:
there are more aud more TO follow.
have no doubt but that YOU are in sym
pathy with these people, as very wei
know the deep interest yon have AWAY
manifested for the welfare and promo
ton of mankind.
This meeting has been conducted b.
Rev. Shiplev of the Shepherdstown NJ
Z. Church South, assisted 10y Rev. Or
scott of DufiivldS Presbyterian Church
and an occasional sermon has beel
preached by the Rev. Ferguson. Sine
Mr.. Shipley has been obliged TO fill al
.ppuintinent at Liberty Grove,t meet
inc has been under The supervision o
DR.. Scott, and for several evenings W.
have been mos, happily entertained by
che Latter gentleman, vino Is OF emnen
ability, aud conspieuously fitted for The
exalted position he occupies.
Bv the way, there is another protrac
ted meeting going on at Wiltshire
School House, two miles soUth OF tins
place, under the auspices of the Baplis
Church, conducted by the Rev. L. j.
Shepherd, Of Charlcstown. Large, ap
pr.ciatiye aud attentive audiences as
s.mLle night after night TO listen to thu
gifted geutl,man aud talented minister
If the gospel. May success attend thei
efforts.
liz my next will try and give You
variety of news after the s'e'' OF EN-
uInr. | will conclude as | have writte'
too much already, hoping YOU and Your
are well. Ah"C