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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-02-01
Governor mampton's Dream.

The editor OF the Columbia Is. C)
Register, in the course OF most inter-
esting account Of visit TO Governor
Hampton, whom he found greatly i'm
proved 10 strength and steadily recover.
ing from the severe trials through which
he has recently passed, tells o striking
story of q dream which the Governor
had at the crisis o! his case, and tells IL
in the Governors own words. The Wis
itor, about to take his leave, said to the
Governor: "At least in all your serious
illness you had the devoted love Of your
own people"
"Ah, yes, sir" was the hearty, deep
toned reply, "never man more. be-
!ieve, as confidently as do that live,
that the prayers Of the people saved my
life. / will tell you why / feel and be-
lieve it SO firmly. Whilst l was lying
here at the point Of death and had be
come utterly Indifferent whether l lived
or died, got letter from an old Meth
odist preacher, one OF my old friends.
He wrote me word informing me OF the
deep and devout petitions put up in DO
half of my restoration by the Methodist
Conference then in session ut Newberry.
He then urged upon me to exercise my
will TO live in response TO the suppllca-
tions of the people Of the whole state,
who were praying for me night and day
10 every household in the State. My
sister, who had tremblingly brought tho
letter to my bedside aud read it TO me,
urged me 10 listen TO the kind, loving
words of the man of God and 10 rouse
my will TO live, and ! promised her to
do so.
/ fell into deep sleep tha. highland
the most vivid dream | ever experien-
ced in my life crossed my sIumters. l
dreamt was in q spacious room, and
that in il was moved to all parts Of
the State, so that met my assembled
friends everywhere. / remember most
distinctly OF all old Beaufort, where /
had last been. II seemed there were
immense assemblages, and as / looked
down upon them grave parsonage sp-
preached me and touched me on the
shoulder and said to me: These people
are all praying for you. Live, live,livei
/ never realized any thing like II tbefore.
1t seemed a vision. woke the NEXT
morning feeling the life-blood creeping
through my veins, and told my family
the crisis was passed and ! would get
better"
At the close Of the touching and
thrilling relation, we bade him good.
bye, heartily wishing him speedy re.
coyery and many, many long years of
health and usefulness.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-02-01

A CHARACTERISTIC LETTER FROM GEN.
BUrLER.-Gen. b. F. Butler has writ
ten a letter to gentleman in Minpeap-
oils. Mimi, in which he says: "ln the
democratic convention at Charleston, ).
c., in the year 1860, 1 voted fifty seven
times, as | remember it, for Jefferson
Davis, of Mississippi, afterward Presl-
dent of the Confederate States, as can
didate of the democratic party for Pres
ident. lie was not before the conven-
ton as candidate, for my vote and
that of one of my colleagues were the
only ones he had. l believed bim 10
be the representative man OF the South,
and subsequent events have shown that
/ was right. And I believed then, aud
believe now, that if he could have been
nominated for President and elected, the
war would have been saved and the at
tempted disunion prevented, for ne
would have chosen 10 be President over
32 States rather than is, and my exPe-
rience has been that the North always
got more consideration on questions OF
human liberty from Southern states
man as President before the war than
il did from Northern doughface, and
that remains true down to the present
time"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-02-01
NEW VOL. l4---N0. 26.
What May be Saved by Turning
Your Wives into Barkecpers.

c. T. Campbell, of Maysyiile, Ken
lucky, says :-Barkeepers in this city
pay on an average, two dollars per gal
lon for whisky. One gallon contains an
average of 65 drinks, and at 10 cents =
drink the poor man pays $3.50 per gal
lon for his whisky. In other words he
pays two dollars for the whisky aud
s4.5O TO man for handing it over tho
bar. While it would be better for all
not to drink, some men will have whis-
key and my advice to them is this:
Make your wife your barkeeper. Lend
her two dollars to buy gallon of whis
Ky for a beginning, and every time you
want drink go to her and pay 10 cents
for it. BY the time you have drank q
gallon she will have $3.50. or enough
money to refund the 81 borrowed OF
you. to pay for another gallon of liquor,
and have balance Of $3.50.
She will be able to conduct future
operations on her own capital, and when
YOU become an inebriate, unable TO sup
port yourself, stunned aud despised by
respectable people, your wife will have
enough money to keep you until you
get ready to gil q drunkard's grave.
But had you paid all this money to
barkeeper, he would not have given u
cent to bury you, or crust of bread 10
keep your children from starving.
Few people ever stop to calculate tho
cost of dram drinking. At 10 cents per
drink, one drink per day will cost
S36.50 per year, two drinks per day
will cost s73, three drinks tl09.50, and
tour drinks STAG per year. A man came
to he the other day to pay the interest
on note of 500 hold against him.
Said he: II only receive t6O0 q year,
and with a family to support am not
able to pay my debts" / asked him to
take pencil and make slight calcula.
ton for me, and then asked MIN how
often he drank at bar. His average
was three drinks per day, which by his
own calculation amounted TO $l09.50,
or enough to have paid both principal
and interest of the note, and have tl.50
left. He was astorished at the discov-
cry, and is now determined never TO
drink at bar again.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-02-01
New Goods!
CALL HERE FOR BARGAINS!

THE undersigned having purchased OF
i W. Il. Lemen his stock of Goods, at a
Great Reduction, will offer at the Old
Stand, to the trade, the same advantages
i'm low prices. Persons will find it to
their advantage to look through their
stock, as many goods will be sold below
their present cost.
They are now receiving full and COM
plete stock of DRY GOODS, NOTIONS.
CARPETS, OIL CLOTHS, QUEENS
WARE, HARDWARE, HATS, CAPS,
SHOES, &C., all of which will be sold
low.
Their line of Cloths and Cassimeres is
much the largest in town, from low pri-
ced Tweed to the finest Worsted.
The GROCERY department will re-
ceivc special attention, and will always
be supplied with the best the market af-
fordS, at the lowest rates.
Having just started in business, we
would ask share of the public patron
age, and. hope, with cheap goods and
close attention to business, to retain the
trade the old house has heretofore enjoy
ed. Respectfully.
BAKER 6 BILLMYER.
Shepherdstown, May 20 If
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-02-01

tailed on fallen humanity. ale that
gathereth silver is not satisfied with sill
ver." Is gold, then, the great object OF
life? If SO, life is a failure. No one
has accumulated as much as be needs.
If at the end of life's journey man has
nothing but money, he has spent his
life for what! For nothing? Far worse
than nothing, for he will carry with him
to the other world a habit, raking,
gathering, money-accumulating habit,
that eternity is unable to restrain.
There is a disposition in others the
very opposite of ofmoney-making. These
are the lovers of pleasure. So far as
the indulgence of sinful pleasure is con-
cerned, the denunciations of Gods
Work, the observations of the reflect
ing, the experience of the debauchee,
the enlightened judgment of the ciyiliz-
ed world, show conclusively that the
object of life does not lie in this direc-
ton. There is an ingredient in the cup
OF sinful pleasure that is not only the
bitterest of all draughts quaffed by NOR
tails, but corrupts the affections, blunts
the sensibilities, and destroys the soul.
But there are more refined pleasures,
some of them apparently innocent, and
all comprehended in that pithy saying,
EAT, drink, and be merry" These
pleasures can never be enduring. HUI
manity turns from one to another in
search of something more congenial:
Nature can never satisfy the immortal
soul. Immortality scars beyond the
mortal. Life is short, and if pleasure is
the all absorbing idea of life, lite is fail
ure and man will have absolutely moth
ing when he reaches the shores of eter-
nifty.
What, then, is the great object Of
lifea 1t is exempli6ed in the life OF the
Redeemer, and comprehended in the
command, ''To do good as We have op-
porlunity." Either this example or
this command will bring lasting re-
ward. Whether in the field or behind
the counter, at the bar or in tho pulpit,
around the family hearth or in the social
circle, at home or abroad, on land or on
the sea, the great object of life is to
reach the noblest manhood, and accom-
plish the great moral task recommended
in the Word of God. Happiness fol-
lows this course of couduct, as effect
follows cause. Perfect happiness is not
attainable on earth; genuine happiness
may be obtained, and one object in life
is to experience it. AS thought Is in,
destructible, mental impression will
cling to man, like engravings upon
adamant sailing down the stream Of
time, and remain part Of his mental
structure on the great ocean of eternity.
The grand object of life eliminates in
his preparation for eternity. Life is a
failure if he fail to obtain the great re-
wards Of the great hereafter.
We live in deeds, not years; in thought,
not breaths;
In feelings, not in figures on dial.
We should count time by heart-throbs.
He most lives who thinks the most;
Feels the noblest; acts the best.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-02-01

For THE GiRLs.-1'bis item, which
we take from an exchange, 10 for the
girls:
The blooming and beautiful Young
lady, roses-chseked and brigbt-eyed,
who can darn a stocking, mend your
frocks, command . regiment Of pots and
kettles, feed the pigs, milk The cows,
and be lady all the time, 10 the girl
that sensible young men are 10 quest Of
for a wife. But you piniDg, WASP
shaped, doll-dressed, consumption mort
gagged, music-murdered and novel devo.
ting daughters of fashion and idlentss,
you are DO more fit for masrimony than
q puIlet to look after q brood Of four
teen chickens.
The truth is, my dear girIs, you want
less of restraint and more liberty Of -
ton; more kitchen and less parIor; more
exercise and less sofa; more pudding
ard less piano more frab. ness and Iess
mock modesty. Loosen your cofssls
and breathe the pure atmosphere. snd
become something as good and besqsi-
ful as nature designed.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-02-01

THE BODY OF A. T. SrEwART.-The
New York Sun still maintains that the
remains of the late A. Il. Stewart have
been recovered. In its issue Of Monday
the Sun says: "rhere is authority for
stating that the remains of A. L. Stew
art passed into Judge Hiltons posses
sion either on Monday Or Tuesday OF
last week. The Suns informant knew
nothing of the inner details ofthe recoy-
cry, except that after the negotiations
had been SO firmly shaped that by no
device could the thieves obtain the
money without furnishing the body OF
A. T.. Stewart and none other, and
Judge Hilton could not, if he were so
disposed, seize the body and refuse to
pay any money for it, the remains were
produced for Identification. Arrange
men,s were made for its reception 10 the
event the body proved to be that OF tie
dead millionaire. The body was snb-
mitted to a council of physicians and a
limited number of others for identltica-
ton, and it was identified to Mr. Hill
tons full satisfaction. Mrs. Stewart, or
being informed of the facts which led
to the belief of the gentlemen that the
body was that of her husband, and after
making some pertinent inquiries, which
were satisfactorily answered, expressed
her concurrence in the belief that the
body was that OF her husband. The
acts of the delivery of the body and Its
Identification occurred the same night.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-02-01
s.God Bless You, VIA, Good Night
INCIDENTAL OF THE GREAT SOUTHERN
FEVER SCoURGE OF 1878.

INCIDENTAL OF THE GREAT SOUTHERN
FEVER ScoURGE OF 1878.
Come closer to my side, mama,
And feel my heated breath,
And tell me is this fever, ma,
The dread ayenger death?
Are all the people dying, mat
/ thought heard them say;
But tell me, mama, where is pat
He's not been here today.
Is that the dreadful train of death
Now passing by the door!
But tell me, why don't papa come!
He should be here before.
feel so much refreshed, mama,
must have been asleep;
For this know, that in my dreams
saw an angel weep.
Come, mama, dearest mama,
And press my aching head,
An angel whispered in my dream,
And told me papa's dead.
1t said, mama, 'twould come again
And take me over there,
1t looked so sweet and beautiful;
But, oh, how you do starel
What, weeping,mama, don't you know
How beautiful sight;
You used to tell me of it so;
A land of golden light.
Well, ina, that pretty angel came
And told me not to fear;
1t said that l should bless you, ma,
That God was always near.
Weep not, mama, the angel said
Fer long you, too, would be
An angel in kingdom bright,
With papa dear and me.
Yes, / will kneel beside His knee,
For God is good, you know,
And ask him to set you free
From this cold world below.
Yes, ma, the fever's getting worse;
1 feel so racked with pain,
But then, l shall feel better
When the angel comes again.
But, hush! how grand It's coming now
So beautiful and bright!
Oh, mama, l must leave you now,
God bless you, ma, good night.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-02-01
STANLEY I'M AFRICA

written chiefly by himself. The latest,
and best, and only authentic and satisfac-
tory. low priced volume published
BEATS THE WORLD TO SELL. Has
over 500 large Octave pages, go illustra-
triuns. Price $3.50.
AGENTS outfit, $1.00. Best book and
best terms. Address at once, III. s.
GoopSPEED q CO., New York or Gin
cinnsti O. Dec. Z 2m
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-02-01

@ FRosr BIrEs.-The following
remedy is recommended for frost bites |;
Extract the frost by the application OF
ice water till the frozen part is pliable,
avoiding all artificial heat; then apply .
saIye made of equal parts Of hogs lard
and puppowder rubbed together until
it form. paste, and very soon the frog
en- parts viii be well.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-02-01
UNDERTAKES
NOTICE.

THE undersigned informs the public
i that r. S. NJ. Hoffman is no longer his
agent in the above business. l will con-
tinue the business, keeping on hand
full assortment of CASKETS and COZ
FINS, ready for use, upon reasonable
terms. Thankful for the patronage OF
the past, respectfully ask a continuance
of the same. Mr.. Jacob Ferrell is my au-
thorized Agent, and will attend to the
business during my absence.
METALLIC CASKETS furnished.
II. F. CAMERON.
January 18th, 1877. If
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-02-01
DIPI HERIA!!!!

JoHNsoN's ANoDYNE LINEIENT will pos
itively prevent this terriblei disease, and
will positively cure nine cases in ten. In
formation that will save many lives sent
free by mail. Don't delay a moment.
Prevention is better than cure. Sold ev-
erywhere. |. S. JOHNSON Il CO., Ban
cor, Maine.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-02-01

Miss Eliza Schley, youngest daughter
of Col. Geo. Schley, OF Hsgerstown'
Md, was married to MIR. Joseph r.
StilIlnan, Superintendent Of the Bay
State Sugar Refinery of Boston, the
10Th instant.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-02-01

Any person doubling the efficacy Of
Kellers Roman LiDimeDt is respectful
ly referred 10 Mr.. Robt. z. Woods, ooo<
Of the proprieiors Of Woods Balijmoro
City Directory, who was great sufferer
from rheumatism. Three applications
cured him.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-02-01

ccs.
DRY GOODS & NOTIONS,
Linseys, Cashmeres, Cal;coes, Cottons,
Cottonades, Linens, Flannels, Towels,
Bed Spreads, Woollen and Cotton Socks,
Hose, Shawls, Skirts, &C.; Ladies and
Gents Neck wear, Collars, Cuffs, Scarfs,
Ties, Handkerchiefs, Ribbons, &c.
JEWELRY.
Breast Pins, Ear Bobs, Collar and Cuff
Buttons, Studs, &c.
GROCERIES.
Smoking and Chewing Tobacco's, ,Snuffs
Cigars, Pipes, &c. Wooden and Tinwarc.
HARDWARE AND CUTLERY.
Shovels, Forks, Axes, Hatchets, Curry
Combs, &c. LAMP GOODS, COAL OIL
% cts. per Gallon.
Special attention given to Shoemaking
in all its branches. Mems Boots of our
own make always OH hand at $3.50 up.
Men and Boys Eastern made Boots and
Shoes very cheap. Ladies, Misses and
Children Boots and Shoes of every grade
constantly Oh hand.
Country Produce, ESPECIALLY CORN
taken in exchange for Goods. Keeps
everything found in a first-elass store.
We can undersell any house in this
vicinity, for obvious reasons; expenses
nominal compared with others; hence
walk or ride to Dufiields and save money.
We have full line OF HOME MADE
BOOTS, such as coarse and kips. AL
so received our supply of LINSEYS,
FLANNELS and YARN, all as cheap
as can be found in the markets gener-
ally. u.c,rv
October 5, 1878, y
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-02-01

sfWhen the swallows homeward hy,"
then is the time when coughs and colds
begin 10 appear. Dr.. bulls Coogh
Syrup cures svsry O. PFies 3 -
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-02-01
N + v G GODS!
n e w G 90 d S !

ELK BRANCH AND KNOXVILLE
TULL to overfowing with full stock of
- scasonable Goods, at lower prices than
ever before known.
Dress Goods, full line.
Notions in great variety.
Ready-Msde Clothing, best goods for
least money ever offered
Groceries at bottom prices.
Queensware, a nice assortment,
hardware aud Tinware at prices that
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-02-01
WHAT WILL PAY Z?

WE frequently hear this question ask
w ed, and very unsatisfactory answers
given, but we will guarantee to any who
are in the need of anything in the way of
HARDW ARE, QUEENSWARE, GRO
CERES, PAINTS, OILS, GLASS, &C.,
will be well paid for their trouble by
calling on G. Il. Hodges, who will take
great pleasure in showing his Goods and
selling you actual bargains. We ask
your special attention to our large stock
of Tobacco and Cigars. Terms cash, or
trade. Soliciting your patronage, we
remain, yours, &C.,
G.. Il. HODGES,
Shcpderdstown, w. Va.
Oct. &c, 1873. If
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-02-01
Sunfsh PlOWs
LOOK {! LOOK!

THE undersigned respectfully informs
i his friends and the public generally,
that he has just received from New ork
a full stock of Fall and Winter Goods, as
follows: Black Cloths, DOeskins, Tricots,
Worsteds, MeltOns, DiagonalS, Castora,
Plain and Fancy CaSsimeres, &C., which
he will make up TO order or sell by the
yard. All work guaranteed to give salts
faction. Thankful for past favors, L
would solicit continuance of the same.
Don't forget the place-opposite Bill
myers Block.
S.P. HUMRICKHOUSE.
P. S.-Also full line of samples 70 Sc
lect from. ). L. ii.
Sept. Z, 1878. u
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-02-01
Suits from Four Dollars Up !

The undersigned having just returned
from the Eastern market with full sup
plv of READY-MADE CLOTHING and
CENTS FURNISHING GOODS, are
now prepared to sell goods Cheap. If
you wish Bargains give them call.
We have the Cheapest and Best
Stock ever brought to Shepherdstown.
Just call and see them.
We have also made arrangements with
a Fashionable Clothing Establishment in
Baltimore City, to make up and furnish
suits to order, at prompt notice. Persons
wishing fine suits will therefore leave
their order and measure with us, and
prompt attention will be given. Salts
faction given or no money required.
We have also fine selection of Cloths,
Cassimercs, and Nestings, which we will
make up to order Fits and Goods guar
anteed to give satisfaction.
CUTTING done to order.
WM. RIGHTSTINE s. son.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-02-01
GIaY,s SPECIFIC MEDICINE.

Q that Hollow as aal1el 1dhlnSS
sequence of Self-abuse; as Loss of Memo
ry, Universal Lassitude, Pain in the Back,
Dimness of Vision, Premature Old Age,
and many other Diseases that lead to In
sanity or Consumption, and Premature
Grave.
esg" Full particulars in our pamphlet,
which we desire to send free my mail to
every one. IS The Specific Medicine is
sold by all druggists at 81 per package, or
six packages for So, or will be sent free
by mail on receipt of the money by ad-
dressing
THE GRAY MEDICINE CO.,
No. 10 Mechanics Block, Detroit, Mich.
eY- Sold in Shepherdstown by all Drug
gists. Laughlin Bros, Wheeling, and
Harris & Ewing, Pittsburgh, Wholesale
Agents, WHO will supply dealers atpropri-
etors' prices.
Aug. "a 6niH
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NOTICE
TO THE
F A II WI f Il S

UNIFORM the farmers of Jefferson,
1 Clarke and Berkeley Counties that L
have had my old CLOVER HULLER re-
built. This machine has threshcd 40
bushels of seed in one day with horse
power, and 5S bushels with steam power.
/ guarantee this machine to be better
shan it was before, ar there has been some
Improvement on it. am now having
new Huiler built purpOSely for steam,
which machine will be larger and strong
er, as it is built expressly for steam pow
er' This is the goss Huller, and will be
running in few days. will hull seed
as cheap as anybody else.
GEO. W. WOLF.
Oct u, 1873. II
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Hard w are :
HORA &C E 3 E A L L
DEALER IN
Hardware, Agricultural Implements,
SEEDS, FERTILIZERS, &C.

IRON, Steel, Nails, Horse Shoes, Black
L smith Outfits, Steel and Iron Plow Sho-
ycls and Plates.
Builders and Saddlers' Hardware and
Carpenters Tools speciality.
House Furnishing Hardware, Wooden
Ware, and every thing to be found in a
first-class Hardware Store.
Also agent for the following standard
Machines and Plows: Champion Reapers
and Mowers; Aultman and Taylor Co.'S
Threshers; Nichols, Shepard & Co.'S vi
orators and Steam Engines; Tiger Horse
Rakes; Ullum, Heckondon and Bradley
Plows; Remington Iron Beam Double and
Single Shovel Plows.
| am selling goods very low for Cash,
and would respectfully solicit the patron
age of the people of jefferson, promising
satisfaction in every particular.
HORACE BEALL,
Atlas. Law. Hoofl's Old Stand,
Charlestown, w. Va.
May 25, 1873. ly
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-02-01

nWO new one horse slciglles for sale.
i A. G. DRAWBAUGH.
Dufields, Dec. I. Il
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-02-01
New Goods
AT THE
POST OFFICE STORE
DUFFIELD'S !
DRY GOODS g. NOTIONS,

WISHES it distinctly understood that
w they are selling Goods at bottom pri-