Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-06-08

uOUe Ill TIE paSI VIC wan
ture. These evidences other kindness
for US will never be forgotten.
The Duffield's Brass Band, led by
Mr.. Taylor Link, did valuable services
on this occasion. They discoursed ex-
cellent music throughout the day. This
Band is composed of the best young
men Of that neighborbood-all houora-
BILE, upright and intelligent-and the
citizens of that section should feel proud
of the organization.
Upon the stand We noticed, besides
the clergy of our town and speakers,
Messrs. John A. Thomson, John ii.
Strider, George Licklider, II. n. Gala
her of the Charlestown Free Press, DIR.
James Logic, Daniel Getzendanner, and
other prominent citizens.
Both of the military companies of
Martinsburg are handsomely equipped,
and are composed of the very best ma
terial Of Martinsburg and vicinity-gen-
tlemen of integrity and prominence
young men of fine ability and intelli-
gence. Martinsburg should feel proud
of her military organizations. And we
are glad TO learn that both these com
panies are composed OF men who were
in both the armies of the late war-who
stood in front of each other dealing ont
grape and canister-death and destruc-
ton. Col. Nadenbousch is veteran
soldier. having ''stood the storm thro
the war, upon many hard fought bat
tie field, as commander in the conteder-
ate army. He is gallant soldier and
gentleman from the crown of MS head
to the soles of his feet. Long may be
yet live to see and enjoy peace and
prosperity abound in our land.
Among the gratifying incidents OF
our Memorial Day, was the general par
ticipation of our citizens in The ceremo-
MES, irrespective of their former feel
ings and opinions in regard TO the Is
sues of the war.
Those who adhered to the Union,
aud those who followed the fortunes OF
their S,ates-"Northern" Merhodlsts
and Southern" Methodists-eXFrderal
soldiers and ex Contederates-ali were
seen marching socially side by side to-
gether, in the procession, 10 the familiar
music of our National airs and under
"lhe old flag" of our fathers, to unite in
demonstration Of respect to the menl-
DRY of our heroic dead
General Gordon's absence was great
ly regretted by every one who was here
on Saturday last. But it was unavoid-
able. as his Senatorial duties did not a.
low him TO be with us.
If he could have come he would have
received from all our people, without
distinction of party, warm hearted,
old fashioned Virginia welcome. For
he has won our hearts, not only by his
gallautry III the war, but also by his
conservative. statesman-like and patri-
otto course in Congress.
In letter received from him by 4
gentleman of our community, dated
May 3lst, he expressed his very great
regret in not having it in his power to
unite with his old friends and the peo-
pie generally in the solemnities Of The
lst Instant.
Oar venerable and respected con!em-
porary, the Charlestown Free Press,
speaks Of Col J. Q. a. Nadenbousch as
a suitable candidate for the State Sen
ate and we take occasion to say that
if that gallant and whole-souled son Of
old Berkeley will consent to the use of
his name in that connection he can de-
pend upon receiving the enthusiastic
support of the people of Shepherdstown
and its vicinity. And that the rest of
the county will respond in like manner
in his favor is, we think, about as sure
as a thing can be, which ought to be
and which will be when he shall afford
the opportunity for its practical demon
StratlUn.
During the visit of the soldiers of
Mar,insburg, 10 our town, we were
pleased to welcome 10 our sGnciu'n
quite a number of The military, among
whom were Col. c. J. Faulkner, Jr.,
the commander Of the Light Infantry;
Mr. Isnogle, the gentlemanly clerk OF
the Continental Hotel; MIR. Eichelber
ger, the handsome 2nd lieutenant III the
Statesman office; Mr.. James Albertus,
typo in the Tdsp'ndent Office; Mr.
Keefe, also compositor; ard many 9th,
ers.
The Calling Gun, in charge of Ser
geant Fred. Nadenbousch, attached to
the Light Infantry, it is stated, will
discharge 400 shots in one minute. 1t
is but recent invention, turned by
crank, and would certainly do much
destruction in time Of battle. While
here their quarters were in the Council
room.
Tie Marlinsburg Artillery, COLI Ma
denbousch, Is spleudidly equipped, hand
some uniforms, &c, and well officered.
Mr.. Archy Oden is first lieutenant, and
Mr. Wedde 2nd lieutenant; DIR. NJ.
Snodgrass Orderly Sergeant.
Too much praise cannot be bestowed
upon the ladies of our town and com
munity for the valuable services and as
sistance rendered Throughout this oc-
casion. 1t is another evidence, which
speaks volumes of praise, that Whenever
they undertake an enterprise, success is
bound TO crown their efforts. The din
ner at the Entler Hotel, prepared by
them on Saturday, and which was par
taken of by hundreds of people, was a