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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-12-23

The first time that Gen. Custer set
his handsome eyes upon his future wife
was when he was fifteen years old, and
going to school in Monroe, Michigan.
Going along the street one day, the
rough, faxen-hesded, freckel faced boy
passed little black-eyed, eight year
old girl swinging on a gate. She was
a pretty little creature, her fathers pet,
an only child, and naturally spoiled.
She said archly, her lit:le face dimpling
with smiles, "Hello! you Custer boy!'
Then, frightened at her own temerity,
turned and fed into the house. 1t was
love at first sight with the wild young
savage of fifteen, and he then and there
vowed that some day that small girl
should he his wife. And SO she was,
but only after many loves woes; for
Judge Bacon, Lizzie's father, was for
long time obdurant toward the young
man who he feared was ickle and un.
stable, and his daughter and her suitor
submitted most patiently TO his will un-
I'll at last be relented. 57-
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-12-23

a RETRACTIoN BY TIE CoMPTE DE
PARIs.-In his history Of the late war
the Compte de Paris, who served for a
while on Cen McClelllu's staff, in his
account of the military events Of tho
summer Of 1861 imputed blame TO Gen
eral Patterson, of Pennsylvania, for his
failure to reach the scene Of action at
Bull Run in time 10 avert tho defeat Of
the federal army, the statement being
made that Gen. Patterson chad let Gen.
Johnston slip away before him from
Winchester without becoming aware of
the fact" On further investigation the
Compte de Paris is satisfied Gen. Pat
terson did all that he could do. lie is
also satisfied that Gen Patterson noti-
fed Gen. Scott on the goth OF July, one
day before the battle, that Gen. John
ston had joined Beauregard, bat thinks
that Gen Scott received the information
too late to communicate it to Gen. Me-
DoweH, WHO was at Centreyille.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-12-23

LOST ARTICLES AT THE CENTENNIAL.
Everything lost on the grounds, when
picked up by an honest man, has been
handed to the Lost Property Office.
Everything that men and women can
shed from their person may be seen
there. Wallets with money, and many
more without, well-worn pocket books,
which have fallen unnoticed from some
horny-handed farmers pocket, for which
coat-tails have been clutched, and the
pockets examined and Te-examined with
frantic eagerness and horrible sinking
sensation; pretty mother-of pearl COW
cred and gold-mounted portmonnaies,
missed by misses from the city; railway
tickets, memorandums. notebooks, dia-
ries, catalogues, novels, still await own
ers. The atmosphere Of this office is
full of uneasiness and anxiety. A troub-
led and unsatisfied influence attaches it
self to the thousand articles still stored
here, whose sudden absence, weeks and
months ago, have given the owners so
much useless labour.- Two thousand
umbrellas have been picked up. The
majority of these have passed their
prime, and are verging into broken ribs
and dislocated wires. The fans cannot
be numbered. Three thousand dollars
in greeubacks have been brought here
and restored to the owners One hun
dred and seventy dollars in small bills
and fractional currency remain, and the
former proprietors, now far away in dis
tant homes, still mourn, Many garters
have been found and await claimants.
Also bustles and entire sets of crinoline.
OF jewelry there is every description,
from the twenty-five cent brass ring to
the FIVE hundred-dollar diamond. Satch-
els and lunch baskets cannot be count
ed. Spectacles and opera-glasses are
also represented. There are canes by
the cord. Four-ftths of all these articles
are said to have been lost by women.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-12-23

A STRONG MINDED FEMALE Nor TO
BE LONGER LAUGHED AT-Miss Susan
B. Anthony has done a noble thing,
which deserves to be widely known.
She has lectured l2O times during the
season, it ID said, and has paid off the
last Oh debt of $4,000 which she was
compelled to assume in the failure Of the
ReUoiufion. In the days Of lis weak.
ness, when the advocates Of woman
suffrage were hopelessly divided into
two rival organizations, and the Uo-
man Journal was aourishng in Boston,
Miss Anthony courageousiy took the
Reu1lu'ion, and became Financially
responsible for il. That she has felt
obliged to work for years after IFS fail.
ure 10 pay all its debts, at a time when
thousands Of men avail themselves Of
the privilege of Of the bankrupt act, il
a phenomenal exhibition Of moral sen.
sitiyeness and personal honor A wo-
man is thoroughly qualified TO plead
for the claims. of her own sex when che
respects the right Of human nature SO
keenly.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-12-23

A PRESIDENTIAL LOVE STORY
"Duke Gwine," formerly United States
Senator from California, more recently
a prisoner in Fort Lafayette for dis
loyalty, and still more recently Mr.. Til
den's chief factotum in running his re-
form Presidential campaign, has a
"daug ghter of his house and heart" nam
ed Carrie. She is spinster, aged
thirty-f (estimated). Being daughter
of his house and heart, she is prospec-
tive heir to an immense fortune. Well,
last summer Miss Carrie and our Gre
form" Governor spent some time at
Saratoga. Happening to walk beside
the bubbling fountain one day, both,
simultaneously, "Ly happy chance saw
two-fold image" mirrored in the
pellucid depths of the medicinal bever-
age. Raising their eyes in astonish-
ment their regards encountered. ''No
sooner met, but they looked; no sooner
looked 0or our reform Governor had
heard of the immense wealth of pater-
familias) but they loved; no sooner low
ed, but they sighed; no sooner sighed,
but they asked one another the reason. "
And they were not long in discovering
it. They wanted to wed. And SO it
was all arranged that, on the election Of
Sammy to the Presidency, Miss Gwin
should become Mrs. Tilden, and the
first lady of the Republic. These facts
we have on unquestionsble authority.
What effect, if any, the present unfortu-
nate Qor Tilden) political complication
will have on the matrimonial prospects
of Uncle Sammy remains yet to be seen,
but should he loose the Presidency and
thus his "ladye faire" (and her fortune),
it would be most assuredly
ga Strange coincidence TO use phrase
BY which such things are settled nova
days'
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-12-23

DEATH OF GENERAL SAMUEL COOPER.
Gen. Samuel Cooper died at his resi-
dence, Cameron" Fairfax county, Va,
last week. He was son of Gen.
Cooper, of revolutionary memory, was
born in New York in 1897 and gradua-
ted at West Point in 1915. He served
for several years on the plains, became
captainin 1886, and also didactive service
throughout the Mexican war. In 1852
he was made adjutant general of the
United States army, with the rank Of
colonel. In March, 1861, he resigned
his commission in the United States
army, and soon became adjutant general
of the Confederate. army, where he
served throughout the late war, in the
meantime being promoted to the rank
of full general. Since the war he has
been farming near Alexandria, Va.
Gen. Cooper married daughter of
Gen. John Mason, of Clermont, Fair
fax county, and was brother-in law of
the late Hon James M. Mason, for q
long time United States Senator.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-12-23
TO MY PATRONS.

HAVING determined to make change
IL in my business on April 1st, my books
will then be closed and ready for settle
ment. Those indebted to me will please
call and settle by cash or otherwise.
Having tried both the cash and credit
systems and believing the former to be
the best for all concerned, on and after
April lst, will sell for CASH or take in
exchange COUNTRY PRODUCE. ill.,
tend in the future to buy for the lowest
cash prices and sell accordingly. A por-
ton of my present stock will be sold AL
BELOW COST. -etsrT
Returning thanks for past patronage and
hoping to merit your future favors, am,
most respectfully, yours
W.T.. LEMEE.
April l., 1876. If
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-12-23
ArFRaI IN RocKIsGHAM.-The Rock

AFFRAI IN ROCKISGHAM.-The Rock
ingham Register says: A serious atfray
occurred at Pleasant Grove Church,
TWO miles south of Mt. Crawford, on
Sunday night last. A young man
named Edwards, who had been seeking
to marry daughter of Mr.. FIemming
in opposition TO the wishes of her par
ents, on Sunday night last, at church,
attempted to forcibly take the young
lady from her father, when the latter
drew knife and stabbed young Ed
wards in the left side, inficting dan
gerous and probably fatal wound. The
young man fell, but rose up again and
fired three shots at the father of the
young lady, all of which fortunately
missed the intended victim. All the
parties involved in the affair are most
respectable people, and the difficulty
has caused a feeling Of regret through
out the entire community. 'F haa ~
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-12-23
WADE HAMPTON.

si The most conspicuous man Of allwho
are pushed to the front at this crisis is
the Democratic Governor of the State
of South Carolina. His grandfather,
Gen Wade Hampton, was distinguish
ed patizan officer during the Revolu-
tionary war for American independence.
His father Col. Wade Hampton, was
an officer of the American Army during
the war of 1912, and served on the staff
Of Gen. Andrew Jackson at the battle
of New Orleans. The present Wade
Hampton was born at the ancestral
homestead near Columbia, South Caro-
lima, IN the year 1918, and is conse-
quently 5S Years OF age. He was not
only baptized with the name of his talh-
er and grandfather, but inherited their
accumulated fortunes. At the breaking
out OF the late war Gen. Hampton was
the wealthiest man in South Carolina
he was the owner of three thousand ne
groes and three of the finest plantations
in the South-one in South Carolina,
one in Mississippi and one in Louisiana,
but TO day he is a poor man.
He entered the service of the South
ern Confederacy in 1861 with the rank
of Colonel, and in command of body
of cavalry known rs the Hampton Le-
gion." lie was promoted successiyely
TO the ranks of Brigadier General,
Major General and Lieutenant Gener-
al At the close of the war he was
corps commander and in command Of
all the cavalry of Lees army having
succeeded Stuart after the death Of
that officer. AS cavalry leader he
ranked among the tormost OF his con-
temporaries, lie had that daring,
watchiulness, love of adventure cool
ness aud the ,ian in an attack
which make leader irresistible
At the close of the war he returned 10
South Carolina TO find the old home
stead burned down, his lands in bad
condition, the family circle broken up,
some having been killed and Others died
in the war. His heroic nature would
not permit him TO yield to despoudcncy,
but accepting the situation with all its
realities, he addressed himself to the
work of repairing his broken fortunes
so far as he could; and while not be.
coming prominent in the events OF his
own State, he all the time took deep
interest in the welfare Of his people aud
aided them with his wise counsel
This year he was brought forward by
the best people Of the State TO be their
candidate for Governor, and the vigor-
Gus canvass he made, aud the
wonderful success following it, gives
the key to the character of the man,
and the deep hold he has upon the af-
fections of the people Of South Carolina.
His wisdom, prudence and noble con
duct in the struggle against the outra-
ges of the tyrant Grant and his tool
Chamberlain, within the last few weeks,
have extorted praise from his worst
enemies.
Gen. Hampton is man of very pure
life and devout and childlike in his re-
lisious faith He is a man who would
never have anything to do with the hu-
mors of the vul gar, and has kept him
self aloof from the taint OF such inter
course with sort OF hateur, though his
soldiers can testify that no man was
more frank aud gay oil tho march, in
biyouac and by the camp fire.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-12-23

A SIMPLE CURE Fog DRUNKENNESS. -
A Brooklyn man writes 10 the Sun: i
drank more intoxicating liquor from the
year 1857 TO the last day OF 1873 than
any other person 1 ever knew or heard
of and in the meantime, knowing this
sure cure, did not practice it on myself,
but, for fun, did practice il on many
others, aud effected permanent cdres.
The remedy Of the cure is this When
a person finds he must have "a drink,
let him take drink OF water, say two
or three ewallows, as, often as the thirst
or craving may desire. Let bin copiin-
ue this practice: His old chums will
laugh; but let him perseycre, aud twill
not be aAweek before the appetite, for
any kind of stimulsDt will disappear
altogether, and water will he taken 10
quench the natural thirst. q II at any
time the victim should feel crsying,let
him take the first opportunity and Cb-
tain swallow of water, and be canpass
and repass all saloons. When he goes
home at night he viii feel satisfied and
be sober and haYesmoDey il, his pocket.
.Iscomwepced this practice, lhe first day
Of 1874, aud never think Of taking a
diiik OF s,imnlauts.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-12-23

b Women From A CoLoRADo STAND
PoST.-We were surprised to hear one
of our young men utter these words a
few days ago: 81 have recently gin up
all ideas OF the wimmen folks, aud come
back 10 perlitical life. l am more at
home in this line than in hontin the fair
sects. Angels in peticoats and kiss-me-
quicks are pretty to look at, ! gin in,
bu: they are as slippery as els; when
you fish for 'em and git bite, you fiDd
yourself at the wrong end ofthe hook
you're ketched yourself; and when
you've stuffed 'em with fruits, pastery,
doggertypes and jewellery, they will
throw you away as, they would aocold
potato. Leastwise that has been, my
experience. But I've done with them
now. The Queen Of Sheba, Pompeyt
Pillar, and Lot's wife, with asteata en- 2
.gine TO hold 'em, couldn't tempt me.
The very sight Of a bonnet riics the all
over. .33g~fsN
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-12-23

Of Speaker Randall, at the opening
of Congress, correspondent of the
Cincinnati Commercial says that he was
never so well dressed within the mem
ory of man. lie was excessively nerv-
Gus, and frequently ran his fingers
through his hair, clutched at his collar
as if it were too tight, leaned back and
looked toward the galleries, leaned for
ward and rested his forehead on his
hand. The most bitter partisan cannot
accuse Mr. Randall of having enriched
himself from Credit Mobilier or Pacific
Mail, for he occupies small house
which has no pretensions to elegance or
style. Its furnishing is simple, in good
taste, and such as you see i'll the home
of any man with an ordinarily comforta-
Bile income and refined, managing
wife. Mrs Randall is charming wo-
man, quick at repartee, aud well ac-
quainted with the topics of the day.
She is devoted mother and wife, and
cares very little for the social gayeties
of Washington. She is the daughter
of the late General Wade, of New
York, from whom she inherited COM
potency. Mr. Randall is very domes-
tic, and their home is often quoted 10y
Congressman who are existing in board
ing houses as Que of the most delight
ful in Washington. Mrs. Randall is
distressed with the idea that she will
have to receive on Wednesdays during
the season, and possibly on Friday
night, for, said she, 81 really can i'll
spare the time from my children. l."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-12-23

A SAD ACCIDENT TO A SISTER OF
GEN. JUBAL EARLEr.-The Richmond
Christian Advocate, publishes thetollow-
ing from the Rev. Mr.. Boggs, of Madi-
son county, who received telegram
from Missouri giving the particulars of
the sad accident. Mrs. Mcfarland is a
sister Of Gen Jubal Farley.
BY the accidental upsetting OF coal
oil lamp at the parsonage in the eve-
ming about Z. o'clock, Brother McFar-
land and family were horribly burned.
His daughter Dixie, aged fifteen years,
is dead, Mary, aged seventeen, the ply
scians say cannot live Brother McFar-
land, in trying to save his children, was
badly burned two or thre of his fingers
have been amputated. He is suffering
greatly. Mrs. Mcfarland and their
little son, both burned, although suffer
ing greatly are not thought to be dan
gerous. All that physicians and kind
friends could do has been done for
them. The accident has cast gloom
over our entire community.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-12-23
On Sunday night saws the Keyser

On Sunday night says the Keyser
Tribune, Elliott Crossan, the contrac-
tor who completed the bridges over
South Branch, in Hardy conbty,s West
Virginia, disappeared with $1,000 he
had received for his work on Saturday,
leaving his bill at Miller's, hotel, $3.50,
a claim Of John Brall, for hauling rock,
5000, and number of other bills ago
gregating $500 or 5000, unsettled,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-12-23
NEVER MARRY A Man WHEN
s.r HE'S BROKE.

Wisdom is oft to be found
In wise men as well as in fools,
And advice like mushrooms will come up
Sometimes in spite OF all rules.
So pause in my dinner to say
The very best truth ever spoke,
If you think you must. marry at all
Never marry a man when he's broke.
When you marry you marry for life
Unless YOU can get divorce,
The direction of marriage oft takes,
In spite of all things, rough course.
The strong oak may bear up the vine,
But the vine will not bear up the oak,
So remember this whisper of mine
Never marry man when he's broke.
You may dine upon love, but you'll find
That at night you will sup upon grief,
You will see that your supper is long,
While your dinner may be very brief.
Money will buy what love cant,
Although the philosophers croak,
So you better go visit your aunt,
Than to marry man when he's broke.
A man may be broken in health,
A man may be broken in hope,
But man that is broken in wealth
Has got to the end of his rope.
His affections may be above par,
But poverty is apt to provoke.
There is always premium on gold
Never marry man when he's broke.
A young man may pay his respects,
But that's about all he can pay;
House furniture calls for the cash,
Though love runs on interest away.
/ say, though you never may heed
This truth which to swallow may
choke,
Contentment depends upon pence
Never marry man when he's broke.
True love is said to be long,
But not when the money is short;
Affection pleasure may be,
But adversely never is sport.
A heart full of feeling is fine,
But purse full of nothings no joke;
So remember this maxim of mine
Never marry a man when he's broke.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-12-23
Martinsburg Advertisements.

b0- For RELIABLE FIRE Insurance.,
call on L. A. Steiner, General 1nsur-
ance Agent, at Martinsburg, w. Va.
Office few doors east of the Postoffice,
ON Burke Street. Over $l3,OOO,O0O
capital, and none but first class compa-
nies represented.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-12-23
VEGETINE
PURIFIES THE BLOOD,
Renovates and Inyigorates the
Whole System.
IT'S MEDICINAL PROPERTIES ARE ALTERk
TIVE, TONIC, SOLVENT AND DIURETIG.

NSGETINE Is made exclusively from the
Juices Of carefully selected barks, roots and
herbs, and SO strongly concentrated, that II will
efectually eradicate from the system every taint
Of Scrofuia, scrofntous Eaumor, Tu-
mors, Cancer, Cancerous Numor,
Erysipelns, Snlt Rheum, SyPhiiitic
Diseases, CaBkcr, FHintne.s ut tbo
Stomach, and all diseases that arise from i'm,
pure blood: Sciafica. fnnunsrsaniory and
Chronic RheRm tisna, Neuralgia. Ssout
aud spiani Complaints, can only be ef-
fectually cured through the blood.
For Ulcers and Eruptive Diseases OF the
Skin, Pu.tu!es, Ptn,pies, Bsoiehes,
BoiI., Tetfcr, acnId-bcnd and Ring
worm, vEGETlNE has never failed to effect
permanent cure.
For Pains in the Rack, Kidney Com.
leucorrhea, arising from internal ulcera-
ton, and uterine diseases and General dc.
biiity, VEGETiNE acts directly upon the
causes OF these complaints. II inviGorates and
strengthens the whole system. acts upon the so-
erctive organs allays inflammation, cures ulcer
alton and regulates the bowels.
For Catarrh, Dyspepsia, Enbituni
Costivencss, Palpitaiiou Of the Rcar;,
Headache. Piie., Nervousness Sud
kysteHs, medicine has given such per-
feet satisfaction as the vEGETlNE. 1t puriGes
the blood, ceanses all OF the organs, and pos
sesses controlling power over the nervous s,s-
TEN.
The remarkable cures effected by VEGET!SE
have induced many physicians snd apoi ccaries
whom We know TO prescribe and use II III their
In fact. VEGETINE Is the best remedy yet
discovered for the above diseases and is The only
reliable BLOOD FUREFfER yet placed
before the public.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-12-23
Martinsburg Advertisements.
NE w G o o ID S /!
PRICES TO SUIT THE TIMES |!
GEO. A. SMITH's
HATAND SHOE EMPORIUM
IN STALEY'S NEW BUILDING,
NO, GA QUEEN STREET,
CppositeJ. Fleishman's Dry Goods Store,
MARTINSBURG, w. VA.


lie takes great pleasure in informing
Ill the citizens of Berkeley and adjoining
counties that he has full and well Sc
lected stock of Goods, purchased in bos-
ton. New York, Baltimore and Carrsle,
and in quality and price he challenges
comparison. His stock embraces Ladles,
Misses and Children'S Boots, Shoes ana
Caters of every quality ana styie ana Vi
superior manufacture.
Gents and boys Hats and caps OF the
very latest STYLES. Gents and Boys Boots,
Shoes, Caters, Slippers, and full line OF
children's Shoes, also Trunks, Nalises,
Umbrellas, &C., sc.
He keeps from the very finest kereso
Kid and Lasting Cater 20 the common
walking Shoe, insuring ease and comfort
in the wear.
lie keeps a general and well selected
stock which will be constantly replen-
shed with fresh Goods of latest manufac
tare. Ladies Caters Sl.25 to the best
grades; Gents Caters $l.25 to the best
grades.
Remember the place and give him call
and be convinced of the superiority anG
cheapness Of his stock.
GEO. A. SMITH,
Queen Street, Martinsburg.
JulyS, 1876. ly
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-12-23
MARTINSBURG.
WANAMAKER & BROWN
Great American Clothiers !!
WHO HAS NOT HEARD OF
WA n a M A X E Il ?

If YOU will come to my CLOTHING
STORE, No. IL Queen Street, Martins
burg, will show you WANAMAKER'S
GOODS. l aim to keep strictly reliable
Goods, and can sell them as LOW as any
man in West Virginia. buy these Goods
in Philadelphia of the Manufacturers
pay CASH for them-and sell them at
the LOWEST attainable figures for Cash.
L have MEMS SUITS ranging in price
from $3.50 to $4,000. OYERCOATS from
$3.50 to $2200. The lowest priced suit
named is surprisingly good. 1 have no
trashy goods in my store. have also an
arrangement with Wanamaker & Brown
of Philadelphia, to order suits and sim
Ble garments. 1His aIl ahSehhoh' 10 ihauo
to suit that class of persons who prefer
to select their goods and have them made
to order. have about l50 samples of
goods embracing every style of Fashion
able and Standard Cloths. | sell suits
and garments thus ordered at the same
prices as ut Wanamaker's Establishment,
and give the same guarantee. | also or
der FURNISHING GOODS at Wanama-
ker's prices, and keep them constantly on
hand.
| also have YOUTHS AND BOYS
SUITS and OVERCOATS, very cheap.
Give Inc call. No trouble to show
goods. D. 5. NOBLE,
Martinsburg.
Oct 28 3m