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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-12-26
The Happy Wife.

There is always good deal of good
advice floating around the world for
those who are in need of it. The diff
Guilty is to bring the advice and the
needing person together at the proper
moment, that the one may take a hold
on the other in q way that will do the
most good. Few are so much In need
of good counsel probably as the man
who is selecting wife, and a large num-
Der are doing this all the time. For the
benefit of this ambitious and hopeful
class some philanthropist has set ahoat
some excellent suggestions about seek
ing women who are happy in prefer
ence to those who have only beauty or
talent of style. The complete sound
ness of the advice may be understood
from the philosophical summary that
" the sweetest wives are those who pos
sess the magic secret of being happy
under any and every circumstance"
This ought to dispose Of the matter, but
we fear it doesn't. 1t is necessary to
draw upon the imagination for woman
who can. be happy under ali circum-
stances. There have been such in nov
els and poetry, and once in while a
mans second wife will get a great deal
of information about his first wife hav-
ing been of that kind but we do not
see them these days; those that we hear
of are all dead. A man may marry
happy woman; it is easy, indeed, to
do that, because nearly every woman
has the real good sense to be happy at
marriage, and she has a vague sort Of
idea, doubtless, that she will always be
the same But she will not, because no
really human woman has been, and in
half-a-dozen cases out oftWelye will have
a good cry and threaten to so back to
her mamma before the honeymoon is
fairly over When she thought how
happy she would be she never contem-
plated the picture Of a husband coming
home as cross as a bear and going to
bed without speaking to her; she had
never thought Of the long evenings
when he wouldn't come at all; OF his
bringing some friends home to dinner
without warning Or preparation; OF his
awful profanity over SO trifiirg a matter
as the gas bill. She had never had
the slightest idea in fact, that there
could be anything but happiness in
married life, and she had determined
to be happy and to distribute her happi-
ness abundantly to those about her 1t
is not often her fault if she doesn't sue
coed.
A happy wife is worth more to any
man than a fortune in gold, but the
man who understands the value of
cheerful wife is comparatively rare, and
rarer are those who care SO much for her
as for gold 1t requires a constant and
a great effort to possess property and
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-12-26

be secure IN its value in the midst Of
constant and commercial changes The
cheerfulness, the happy, hopeful char
acter, which every true woman displays
at the beginning of married life is not
so easily lost as a fortune; it requires
but small share Of the attention, and
yet 1t SO often does not get that little
care. 1t is impossible to 90 on through
I lie without never a shadow across the
path, but there is nothing dangerous in
sorrow that is not nursed and en-
Outraged The man who cannot turn
from the pursuing shadows and threat
enlng clouds of his business-life to q
heart-glvlng cheerfulness at home must
IN nlnety-nIne cases in a hundred count
MS human nature-so to speak-a fail
ure; he is deplorable wretch, indeed
tor he has doubtless hung his home with
black CLUBS and driven out, not only
from his heart, but from other hearts,
the sunbeams Of happiness that he
ought to have even aided to gid.
Advising the man in search of wife
to select a a happy woman is good
enough suggestion on one side, but it
may as well be accomplished by little
ADVICE to young women in search Of
husbands, and of these days there is
tremendous multitude, to beware of
man who doesn't know enough about
cheertulness to understand its value in
daily life. Such a man would improve
the very first opportunity to grind the
cheerfulness out of his house, to frighten
sunbeam into a shadow, and then
wonder what the deuce was the matter.
Such man is not better than no hus-
band at,all, and when you want q hus-
band go find somebody else-somebody
that will give you at least some chance
to be happy and help others to be hap
py far into the life beyond the honey
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-12-26
Western Assaults on the East.

The language of some western inf1a-
ton orators in congress is as insulting
toward the east as was that Of fire eaters
before the civil war toward the north.
Had we not had a costly lesson IN this
generation Of the horror and folly of
sectional strife, the insolence of some
of these demagogues would be likely to
provoke another sectional struggle.
When they talk of the money power
of the east" as m Onster seeking whom
it may devour; when they describe the
bloated bondholders'' as enemies of
the country; when they speak of the
business men Of the east as sharks
and "wreckers;'' when they abuse men
like Chittenden in this way ON the floor
of the house; when they accuse the
men whose skill, power and industry
keep the great work of business in this
country in motion, overcoming all diff
culties and meeting all risks, who wear
out their health and their lives by their
devotion to commercial duty-when
they style these men sharpers and
plunderers, they grossly insult the whole
east whose life and force these men are
and their words would expose them to
chastisement if they did not bring them
into contempt. The ignorance that
such impudence implies is amazing, and
If it is not due to ignorance it places
those who utter it beyond the pale of
social recognition. Did these utterances
represent the real feeling of the west
the best thing the east could do would
be to close up all western transactions
on the best terms to be had, and refuse
to lend or invest a dollar at the west
thenceforth; which would be a most
effective penalty 20. s. Economist.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-12-26

Col. Kings farm on the Rio Grande
consists of $780, 900 acres, all fenced. He
has been growing IN wealth since the
war with Mexico and now owns beside
the land $4,000 horses, $4,000 COWS, 75,-
600 sheep, and 10000 mules. He en-
ployes 800 Mexicans as herders. Most
of the land has BEEN fenced at an enor-
nous cost.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-12-26
TBE WARFARE.

Along the battles flaming van
We mark the tried and true,
Defenders OF the cause of man,
chosen, peerless few.
Born to their mission and inspired
Oh, should they fall, we feel
No spirit would like theirs be fired.
No hand could WELD their steel.
Yet, one by one, they step aside,
Or on the red field lie,
And still their places are supplied.
Still rings the battle cry;
Still DER the hoary walls of Wrong,
Truths startling missiles fly,
And still. with steady step and strong,
Her hosts are marching by.
And so it shall be evermore.
Until the trump is blown.
Proclaiming Wrongs hard rule is DER,
And Right is on the throne.
oh, fear not for our cause sublime,
Let hate do all it can;
For in the darkest coming time
The hour shall bring the man.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-12-26

"Sealskin sacks are worn longer
Same way with all the rest Of our q
clothes.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-12-26
Humsr.

The MacMahon coon climbs down at
last, chattering, "d-d-don't shoot 7"
Clay Crawford rises vehemently to re-
mark that he is not Osman Pasha-not
much.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-02-03
SHEPHERDSTOWN COUNTY WEST VIRGINIA SATURDAY ri
: - - :, = :
THE HIDDEN LINE.

The following lines are from the pen
of DR.. J. Addison Alexander. 1t is one
of those productions of genius which
never die:
There is time, we know not when,
A point we know not where,
That marks the destiny of men
To glory or despair.
There is a line by US unseen,
That crosses every path +;
The hidden boundary between
Gods patience and his wrath.
To pass that limit is to die,
To die as if by stealth
1t Goes not qaench the beaming eye,
Or pale the glow of health.
The conscience may be still at ease
The spirits light and gay;
That which is pleasing still may please,
And care be thrust away.
DuI OH tn3l lOIebedu oOu hao sSe
Indelibly mark,
Unseen by man. for man, as yet,
Is blind and in the dark.
And yet the doomed mans path below
May bloom as Eden bloomed F.;
He did not, does not, will not know,
Or feel that he is doomed.
He knows, he feels that all is well,
And every fear is calmed;
He lives, he dies, he wakes in hell,
Not ouly doomed, but damned.
o. where is this mysterious bourne
BY which our path is crossed F.;
Beyond which, God himself hath sworn
That he who goes is lost.
How far may we 60 on in sin?
How long will God forbear
Where does hope end, and where begin
The confines of despair
An answer from the skies is sent:
aye that from God depart,
While it is called o-day, repent,
And harden not your heart"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-02-03

DRoUGHr ~ CALroKSIA.-Tbe Suns
special advices from California TO jan
uary IS says that all hope Of even one.
eighth OF crop for the export from
California is extinguished. Ga the 18th
instant rain storm was imminent, bot
the clouds passed on--leaying nothing
of promise except continuance Of the
drought which has prevailed over three
months. San Francisco milkmen are
aghast at the scarcity Of water, which
constitutes about onc-half Of the supply
In their milk cans. Cattle are famishine
in many sections of the Sfste. Bot the
hills still make show OF green, aod the
clear skies ard .balmy air are in strong
contrast with nipping gales and ice em-
bargoes that have prevailed here and
southwark, as well as nofthwsrd III
San Francisco there is universal CON-
plant of "hard times" and stsgnaiion in
all trades and Industries. Capital there
is 80 abundant that for the'irst iiuis
there are announcements thar green
backs are received at par with silver
thus causing heavy dnninution' IL tlis
income Of about Eve buudsed persoss
who have been making muc, money "
trading "a me diffsreacs Of exchange.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-02-03

SUCCESS OF HAMPToN's GOVERNMENT.
"A Columbia IS. c. dispatch states
that Gen. Hamptons government ia
now nearly complete. The appointees
throughout the State are in main exer-
cising the functions of their respective
offices and he daily receiving the best
assurances Of loyalty from the masses
of the people. Already under the call
for ten per cent of last years tax levy,
Hampton S treasurer has received $50,
900, nearly half Of the whole amount,
from nine counties only. The charitable
institutions and penitentiary have been
provided for, the judges have been paid
their salaries, and the entire machinery
of government is in thorough working
order. Chamberlain officials are una
bic to collect taxes, and if the company
OF United States troops now in the
State House was Withdrawn the farce
of dual government would be ended.
The agents of the Hampton govern
men: report that the colored people are
paying promptly and in large numbers.
Gen. Hampton says he has sought no
loan at the North and needs none.
At the opening of the January term
Of the Circuit Court for York county,
S. c., the other day, Judge Mackey in
formed the grand jury that Hampton's
government was the one which under
the dicision of the Supreme Court,
would be recognized as the legitimate
State government in that circuit, and
that any warrant or commission signed
by Gov. Hampton must be respected
aud obeyed- The court also instructed
the jury that the pretended tax levy of
the Chamberlain Legislature is not Ie-
gal, as the Supreme Cour. has decided
that the House which levied tits not
constitutional body, and that should the
county treasurer, acting under the au-
thority of Chamberlain, even advertise
the property of a taxpayer for sale to
satisfy an execution for the collectionof
this tax he would individually lay him.
self liable for damages. i,i sg'' E
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-02-03
Reliable Evidence.

Mr.. IT. R. STEVENS, = Dear Sir: will most
sheerfully add my testimony to the great nun,-
great and good medicine, vEGETISE, for i do
not think enough can bc said ip its praise, for
was troubled over 30 years with that dreadful
disease, Catarrh. and had such bad coughing
spells that 1t would seem as though i never
could breath any more, and VEGBTINE las
cnrel me, and | do feel to thank God all tho
time that there is so good q medicine as VEGE-
TINE, and also think II one OF the best medi-
eines for coughs and weak, sinking feelings at
tne stomach, and advise everybody 10 take the
EEGErfNE, for can assure them it Is one OF
the best medicines that ever was
Mrs. l.. GORE,
,Y -t a. Cor. Magazine and Walnut Sta,
Cambridge. Mase.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-02-03

II vydETINE will relieve pain, cleanse, purify
aud euro such diseases. restoring the patient TO
perfect health after trying different physicians,
elusive proof, If you are a sufferer, you can be
cured? Why is This medicine performing such
great cures? It works in the blood, IN the
Circulating fluid. IL can truly be called the
GREAT BLOOD PURIFIER. The great source
of disease originates in the blood; and no med
icne that does not act directly upon it, 10 purify
and renovate, has any just claim upon public
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-02-03
Seyenty-one Years Of Age.

EhBT NIAHBHF IEIsIII IV'Vs
10 Mn. STEVENS, - Dear Sir: l am seventy-one
years of age; have suffered many years with
kidney Complaint weakness In my back and
VEGErISE and think 1t is the best medicine
for weakness OF tho kidneysI ever used. 1
have tried many remedies for this complaint,
and never found so much relief as from the
VEoEriNE. II strengthens and invigorates tho
whole system. Many OF my acquaintances nave
taken II, and I believe IL 10 be good for all the
complaints for which Il is recommended.
Yours truly, JOSIAH II. SHERMAN.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-02-03
- w. VIRGINIAN.

Carl Schurz speaks for the great
West in favor of the electoral bill,
and Fareuil Hall "lumbers" for the
great East Meantime the marplots are
active in their attempts to deiea: the
bill and keep the country in hot water.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-02-03

COL Mays HoRsEMANSHIP.-Th late
Bennett May affair has revived the rec
objection OF an exploit performed by an
uncle of Mr. May, Col. Charles May,
who rode on horseback up the steps Of
Barnum's Hotel, 10 Baltimore, some
years ago. Mr.. James McElroy, for
over fifty years All attache of Barnum' s
Hotel, says two gentlemen accomplish
ed the feat, one of whom was Col. May
and the other Mr.. Randolph Ridgely,
who was supposed to be the best horse
man at that time in Maryland. 1t was
about the period of the Mexican war,
and Col. May and Mr.. Ridgly were
boon companions, enjoying themselves
in the city. One summer day about
o'clock one of the gentlemen dared the
other to ride his horse up the steps and
down again. Immediately Col. May
spurred his horse up on the Fayette
street side Of the portico, and was close
ly followed by Dir. Ragly. Both as
cenjed to the upper landing. Mr.. Nc
Elroy is not so clear as to which of the
gentlemen rode part of the way down
the steps and spsang from his horse and
led it tue rest OF the way. but thinks it
was Mr.. May. The other dismounted
and led his horse down. Quite crowd
gathered at the, time, and there was
considerable excitement. Bait. .8msri-
can.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-02-03

1t is stated that deposits of lead and
silver have been discovered in Preston
and Monongalia counties, W. Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-02-03
Martinsburg Advertisements.

asy- FoR RELIABLE FIRE INSURANCE,
cali on L. a. Steiner, General Insur-
ance Agent, at Martinsburg. w. Va.
Office few doors east OF the Postotfice,
ON Burke Street. Over Sl3,000,000
capital, and none but first class compa-
MES represented.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-02-03
CHEAP COAL!

TWILL sell Cumberland Coal-Run Of
i the Mine-and a No. ] article-cheap,
delivered. Persons wishing coal will
please call on Mr.. John II. Schoppert, my
Agent, at Shepherdstown, who will give
all the necessary information.
l.. w. POFFENBERGER.
Oct. 7, 1876. tt
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-02-03
Martinsburg Advertisements.
WANAMAKER & BROWN !
Great American Clothiers !
WHO HAS NOT HEARD OF
WA n a NJ AK Err !

If you will come to my CLOTHING
STORE, No. IL Queen Street, Martins
burg, 1 will show you WANAMAKER'S
GOODS. 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.
1 have MEMS SUITS ranging in price
from $3.50 to $4,000. OVERCOATS from
$3.50 to $1,000. The lowest priced suit
named is surprisingly good. I have no
trashy goods in my store. | have also an
arrangement with Wanamaker & Brown
Of Philadelphia, to order suits and sim
gle garments. This arrangement is made
to suit that class of persons who prefer
to select their goods and have them made
to order. l have about l5G samples of
goods embracing every style of Fashion
able and Standard Cloths. sell suits
and garments tins ordered at the same
| prices as at Wanamaker's Establishment,
and give the same guarantee. l also or
| der FURNISHING GOODS at Wanama-
ker's prices, and keep them constantly on
| hand.
l also have YOUTHS AND BOYS
SUITS and OYERCOATS, very cheap.
Give me call. No trouble to show
goods. d. S. NOBLE,
Martinsburg.
Oct 20 3m
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-02-03
Martinsburg Advertisements.

He takes great pleasure in informing
ii the citizens of Berkeley and adjoining
counties that he has full and we'll Sc
lected stock OF Goods, purchased in Bos-
ton, New York, Baltimore and Carlisle,
and in quality and price he challenges
comparison. His stock embraces Ladies,
Misses and Children's Boots, Shoes and
Caters of every quality and style and Of
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, Valises,
Umbrellas, &C., sc.
He keeps from the very finest Kereso
Kid and Lasting Cater 70 the common
walking Shoe, insuring ease and comfort
in the wear. ,.
He keeps general and we'll selected
stock which will be constantly replen-
shed with fresh Goods of latest manufac-
ture. Ladies CATERS $l.25 to the best
grades; Gents Caters $l.25 to the best
grades. .r..-.. r.,..
Remember the place and give him call
and be convinced Of the superiority and
cheapHess CT his stock.
GEO. A. SMITH,
Queen Street, Martinsburg.
July s, 1876. ly
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-02-03

The body of Jim Ireland, colored
man, well known in tho southern part
OF. Clarke'county, Va, was fonnd froz.
en- near the ford on 6hee road leading
from Millwood TO Winchester, last
week
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-02-03

Wills MeHard, a colored delegate
from Florida 10 the Republican Nation
al Convention at Cincinnati, and who
voted for Gov. Hayes at thsrecspt dec
ton, has written a letter TO. the New
York World, in which be declares tha,
election day in Florida was as quiet as
a New England Sabbath and that
'there was no more cause for troofs
there than there would he 10 Quaker
meeting"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-02-03
App.ecist,on.

cnARLEsTowN, Mass, March 10, 1860.
q. r. SrEyESs,-Dear Sir: This Is to certify
that have used your BLOOD Preparation u
{vEoETISE) in my family for several years, and
: think that for Scrofnla and Cankerous Hu.
mors or Rheumatic Affections it cannot be ex-
eelled; and as Blood Purifier and spring nned-
elmo It Is the best thing have ever used, and
have used almost everything can cheerfully
recommend it to any one In need Of such
medicine. Yours respectfully, ,s.l.--e
itTI ~ MRa A. A. bTSSMORE,
~ Il, bfr -..sf lffi.r 7i-i.9s, - Russell street,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-02-03
SUCCESS
lis THE
Test of Merit.
" E a. ETIN N E. .

" B a. ETH 1T ia .
Tho great success OF Vegetine in curing such
diseases as Scrofua, Inherited in the blood, to-
gether with the increasing demand Of the medi-
cine, is conclusive evidence Of its actual merit.
No medicine was ever placed before the public
with much positive proof of its real value as
the VEGETISE, which has cured many cases OF
Scrofula OF five, ten and twenty years standing,
where the patient has had many physicians,
tried many OF the known remedies; and, after
trying the VEGErINE, the common remark is,
alt acts differently, works differently, from any
medicine have ever taken" NEGETINE Will
cleanse Scrofula from the system. Try 1t. .
Unprecedented Merit.
BosToS, Jan. lst, 1876.
IT, r. STEVENS, Esq. Dear Sir: For many
years have been afflicted with a humor In tho
blood which finally developed into Scald Head,
and only those who are similarly afflicted can
realize The disagreeable suffering ono Is COM
PEELED 10 endure with this complaint. For
long timo my head was in dreadful condition.
] used various kinds OF remedies and medicines,
some of which was especially prepared FOR mo.
] got no better,-inde d, constantly grew worse,
the surface of my head being entirely covered
with sores Of the most aggravated nature. This
was my condition when ] commenced taking the
VEGErISE, which l am pleased TO inform you
and the public (if you choose to make II public),
has made complete and satisfactory cure OF
my disease; and shall always deem IL great
pleasure TO mention the unprecedented merit or
fEGErINE. / remain very thankfully,
.... CHARLES X. SMITH.
Fnnrth street South Roston
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-02-03

DTPTHEEIA, Group, SORE THROAT,
CRAHP CHoLIc, VOMITING and all exter-
nal diseases, are cured by the magical
influence of stopebraket's PAIs Re
LEVER. Sold By Druggists, Merchants
and Dearlers. Only 25,cents bottle.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-02-03

HOLLOWAY'S- Pills-are a sure
remedy for all sexual complaints and
may be taken by females of all ages,
who are suffering from disergsuized
system, or those distressing diseases in
particular which frequently occur (from
inattention) at the turn Of lite. They
are so raild that the most delicate fe-
male may take them with perfecs safe
ty. rs cents per box or pot. 100
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-02-03

w. Jasper Blackburn, ex-Radlcal
member OF Congress from Louisiana,
aud still! an ardent member of that par
ty, comes out over his own signature
and acknowledges that Iilden AID
Nichols have fairly carried the State.
Mr.. Blackburn says:
"As the oldest native Republican in
the Gulf States | call for display OF
manly honor in this matter. Tilden
and Nichols are evidently elected. Let
them be inaugurated. Ii not, then let
us have another war aud an electoral
separation, or another policy OF recon-
struction. The South, especially Louis
siana, cannot live as she has been liv-
ing tor the past decade. 1t is mock
cry upon human rights and an insult to
all true manhood to say that she can"