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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-12-25
Our Duty as a People.


Mr.. Editor-You have published in
the two last issues Of your paper com
munica,ions urging the citizeEs of this
county TO meet in mass meeting at the
Court House in Charlestown, OH Tues
day, the 2Sth inst, for the purpose, first
OF appointing a committee to cooperate
with committee of the merchants and
manufacturers OF the city Of Baltimore,
which has been appointed, with aview
of endeavoring TO have the rates
OIL passengers, produce and merchandise
over the various lines of railroads to
and from that city SO modified as to Be-
cure to that city,that trade which its posi-
ton aud the liberality of its business
men SO justly deserve, especially from
this valley and the South generally. 1
therefore hope, without going into more
extended remarks upon the importance
of this meeting, that it may be large
and earnest one-much good may grow
out OF it-for cooperation in Il inst
cause will always work out good results.
1t has also been suggested that steps
be taken to accumulate fund for the
establishing OF one or more manufacture
ing enterprises within our county. The
God of creation has done all for us
people could ask; we have water-power,
coal, timber and minerals in abundance,
generous soil, and genial, healtbiul
climate, leaving to us simply the exer-
else of proper manhood, self-resPect,
push and cooperation. We would not
like to acknowledge that we had not
the brains to comprehend these great
natural advantages, or that we lacked
the enterprise to utilize them; yet We
mauifes,ly do subject ourselves to this
hnmiliating conclusion so long as we
fail to avail ourselves of them.
We cannot plead poverty as justi-
fication, for it is our failure 10 utilize
those grand natural advantages, which
tends to keep US poor. The combination
and co operation of even limited amount
of capital skillfuily managed will accom-
plish results which will astonish many.
Has not the mite we threw into the S. V.
Railroad given it an impetus which will
lead TO the combination and development
of millions. JNO. Ii. STRIDEIG
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-12-25

ID Our CARRIER BoY.-The car
rier will be around On Saturday morn
ing, Christmas day, with bis annual ad-
dress, paying his respects to his friends
aud patrons. He has an excellent ad-
dress written by very intelligent lady
of this town, and he hopes TO meet with
liberal reception. He is thankful to
the business men of the town for hay-
ing their cards placed upon his address,
and now he asks liberal compensation
from those others for whom he has
STOOD the storm" during the past twelve
months in delivering the Register every
Saturday morning. He will no. squan.
der his money but will put it to good
use. He is an honest boy, he is a re.
liable boy, he is faithful boy, he is q
smart 10y, he is an intelligent boy, and
unlike many other boys OF this day be
is no, at, aid of work. With all these
traits of character he deserves TO be en-
couragcd 10y our people, and expects
liberal compensation. Aud don't yor
forget it.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-12-25
JOHN l.. RICHARD,

> BUTTON Kid Gloves In desirable
> shades Tor 30 cts. 81
!. l.. KIJkAKD'S.
TOR Silk Muilicrs 20 20
L !. J.. RICHARDS.
A BEAUTIFUL line al Napkins no
n i. l.. ElCkAEn'H.
A BEAUTIFUL line Of Button just ,r-
n cciyela 1T y. J. hi'kNh'." -,
DLACK Silk Fringe a,
ID y J. RIyKhEN'>.
Dee. Is 81
I AIDES Cloahing in different shade. ,.
IL j. l.. RICHARDS.
lust received splendid line OF Black
u CashmcrcS, 80, 90, -, Sl.OD, az
j. l.. RICHARDS.
BEAUTIFUL selection of Print, Just
n received at +. l.. RIChAED'S.
rHILDREN'S WorStcd Hoods and Mis-
v in all colors ut j. l.. RICHARDS.
A FINE stock OF White AMI Cu'ur.l
n Blankets at J. /. RI kNKDH.
TOR White, Colorcd aud Canton fab-
l. ncls 20 To = J.. ki'hANh.N.
4 IL shades tn jply Carpet Chain -,
n j. l.. PICK ARDS.
n ERMANTOwN Wool and Zephyr iu
VI all shades al j. !. Elt kAhD. :.
Dee. 1 u
A FULL line OF Children Undcrshi',s
a At EiChARD'N.
Oct III
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-12-25
nlarriagts.

At the Lutheran Parsonage, in this
town, Dec. 22nd, 1880, by Rev. ID. VI.
Moser, Mr.. ALLEN A. STALEY and
Miss FLORENCE E. SNOWMAN,
both OF this vicinity.
np" May peace, happiness and pros
perity attend the young couple through
life.
On Wednesday, the stb of December,
by Rev. J. A. Scott, Mr.. OGLE LINK
to Miss RELLE BANE. daughter OF
Mr. James Bane, all of this county.
eW We congratulate our young
friends upon their new undertaking in
life, hoping that their futurity may be
one Of peace snd prosperity.
On Tuesday, Dec. l4tb, in Hedges
Vile, Berkeley county, by Rev. w. T.
Leavell, Mr.. JOHN HENSON and Miss
ANNIE HARLEY.
In Hedgesville on the 18th instant,b
Rev. J. Ii. March, Mr.. CHARLES Ii.
BENDER and Miss DONNIE J. V.
BUSEY-both of Berkeley county.
On Back Greek, Berkeley county,
Dec. l4th 1880, by Rev p. H. Thomas
Mr.. Henry J. KITCHEN and Miss
LAURA K. TURNER.
On Oct. 18th, 1880, in the M. +.
Church at Huntersville, w. Va, by
Rev. DIR. Dice, assisted by Rev. John
w. Canter, brother of the bride, Rev.
WIN. WAGNER, of the Baltimore
Conference, NJ. E. Church South, to
Miss SUEF CANTER, daughter OF
Mr.. Isaac w. Canter, OF Frederick coun-
ty, Va.
AT the residence of the bride, on
Tuesday morning, Dec. 14th, by Rev.
J. S Petty. Mr.. j. HOWARD STIR
DER, OF jefferson county, w. Va, to
Miss MARY n. HENNlNG, Of Front
Royal, Va
Dec. 9th, 1880, near CharIestown, by
Rev. Il. i. Wilson, JOHN III. HASE.
LETT and Miss KATE HUNTER
both Of this county.
At the Presbyterian Parsonage, in
Charlestown, ON Tuesday evening, Dec.
IA, 1880, by Rev. A. e. Hopkins, Mr..
THOMAS HESSEY LOMAN 10 Miss
CLARA BELLE PEACHER, both OF
this county.
On Tuesday, Dec. 18th, 1880, near
North Mountain, by Rev. Samuel s.
Wilson, Mr.. CHAS. DONELSON and
Miss MATTE JOHNSON, both Of
Berkeley county. :.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-12-25
THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRIST
MAS.

Twas the night before Christmas, when
all through the house
Not Il creature was stirring, not even q
mouse;
The stockings were hung by the chimney
with care,
In hope that st. Nicholas soon would pe
there.
The children were nestled all snug in
their beds,
While visions of sugar plums danced in
their heads;
And mamma in her kerchief and In my
Had settled our brains for long winter
When out on the lawn there rose such
clatter,
sprang from my bed tosee what was the
mater,
Away to the window few like q flash,
Tore omen the shutters and threw up the
sash.
The moon on the breast of the new-fallen
Gave the lustre of midday to objects be-
low; -,
When, what to my wondering eyes should
appear,
But a immature sleigh and eight tiny REIN
deer,
With little old driver, so lively and
quick,
knew in moment it must be Saint Nick.
More rapid than eagles his cOursers they
came,
And he whistled and shouted and called
them by name,
''Now, Dasher now, Dancer !now, Pran-
Ger and Vixen!
On, Comet on, Cupid! oil, Dunder and
Blixen!
TO the top of the porch, to the top Of the
wall!
Now dash away, dash away, dash away
allW
As dry leaves that before the wild hurri-
cane fly,
When they meet with an obstacle, mount
to the sky,
So, up to the house top the coursers they
flew,
With a sleigh full of toys-and st. Mich
olas, too,
And then in twinkling l heard on the
roof
The prancing and paving of each little
hoOf.
As drew in my head and was turning
around,
Down the chimney St. Nicholas came with
a bound
He was dressed all in fur from his head TO
his loot,
And his clothes were all furnished with
ashes and soOt,
A bundle of toys he had flung OH his
back,
And he looked like pcddler just opening
his pack.
His eyes, how they twinklcd! his dimples
how merry!
His cheeks were like roses, his nose like
cherry;
His droll little mouth was drawn up like
allow,
And the beard on his chin was as white rs
the snow,
The stump Of 4 pipe he held tight in his
teeth,
And the smoke 1t encircled his head like
wreath,
He had broad face, and little round
belly
That shook when he laughed like bowl
full of jelly,
He was chubby and plump-a right jolly
old elf,
And laughed when l saw him in spite
OF myself
4 wink of his eye, and twist OF his head
Soon gave me TO know had nothing to
dread.
lie SPOKE not word, but went straight to
his work,
And filled all the stockings, then turned
with IA jerk,
And laying his finger aside OF his nose.
And giving nod, up the chimney he rose
lie sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave
Il whistle,
And away they all flew like the down of
thistle;
But heard him exclaim. ere lac drove
out of sight,
an ERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL. AND TO ALL
GOOD NIGHT"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-12-25
COMMUNICATED.
GANorowN, BERKELEY Co.. W. Va.
Dec. Is, 1880.

GANorowS, BERKELEY Co.. W. Va.
Dec. Is, 1880.
Many thanks, dear Register, for pub
fishing Miss Hickmans temperance lee
lure in last weeks paper.
regret that our staunch temperance
worker, Hon &. II. Butler, failed of re
election TO the State Senate, and the
more 80, as his successful rival IS not q
temperance man. However, we have
the satisfaction of knowing that our eff
forts were exerted and our ballo. cast
for Mr.. Butler, hence our conscience Is
clear.
understand that Mr. Jack Mason
killed thirty pound wild cat on Wed
nesday last, on Third Hill Mountain.
Wasn't Il at a whoppcr guess which
the cat or the story! | did not see
the critter.
Mr.. John w. Kettering, our postmas
ter, was thrown from his horse near the
top of North Mountain, OF Wednesday,
receiving a severe confusion upon his
right leg, or rather upon the stump OF
that member. DIR. &. w. Daniels, OF
Gerarlstown attended to his injuries.
Our corner friend, Mr.. n. w. Gain,
was returning home down the valley on
Monday evening, and when about tour
miles from home, and just at dark, lie
came into collision with passing
horseman, by which one wheel of Mr..
G's carriage was crushed, and the pass
ing steed was considerably "shuck up.
Mr.. Geo. w. Lucas, of your county,
was here a few days ago, selling goods
for Stern, Cohen IL Co., of Baltimore.
Sorry that I didn't get to see him.
Rev. DR.. Beal, of the U. b. Church,
of Frederick county, Md, gave Gano
town visit this week, and had the
pleasure of Cat with him.
The DR.. is well known in this locality,
he having had charge of circuit in this
valley few years ago. lie is one of
the eminent ministers Of the dcnomiua-
ton TO which he belongs.
Rev. Charles Hntsler has inst closed
a'protracted meeting at Mt. Carmal Uni
ted Brethren Church, during which four
or FIVE persons professed conversion, and
three united with the church.
Mr.. John Lowry and wife, and Miss
Hester Stanley, of Ohio, but former res
idents of this valley, have been visiting
relatives and friends about here.
Rev. John Shockey, of Shockeysville
Va, paid our village flying visit last
week TEMPLAR.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-12-25
A CARD.

Mr.. Elitor-In consequence OF the
very small attendance OF pupils Who
have attended my school near Kcrne!s-
vile, during the present term, was or
dered few days since 10 close school.
The commissioners of Public lnstruc-
ton in Middleway District, have done
their ,Ohois duty. / consider my dis
charge Just aud honorable. / don't
think the public schools are likely to ef-
feet very much good in this State until
. compulsory iGw is established. am
not in favor of compulsory law, but
negro characterization, to the commis.
siOncrs OF Public instruction, has well
nigh driven me 10 it.
TO be thrown out Of a situation just
now, is no small thing with me, but |
will grin and bear it. am sure can
do as well without the situation as the
children can without an education. As
the law now stands, ignoramnses have
it in their power TO close the Free
Schools against their oWn interests and
against the interests of the country.
Asia J. ii. CAREY.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-12-25
CHRISTMAS GIFTS !

] ETTER Paper in all the latest STYLES.
IL In fancy and useful boxes; Writing
Desks, Toilet cases, containing comb.
brush and Mirror, very handsome and
useful; combs and brushes; new style OF
specie purses; ladies' ilne portmouai,>;
Gents Pocket Books, Gents Note Book.
Cigar Cases, Genuine Mecrschaum Pipe.
Fancy Pipes aud Fig stems, Cigar Light
ers, Match Safes, fine Cigars and Smok-
ing Tobaccos fine Jewelry, Ring Pin,
Studs; Silvcrware; fine Cutlery, Pen
knives, Razors, Nickel-plated Scissors;
Toilet Soaps; PeriumeIieS, toSmoiinr
Pomades, Naseline Powder, pgtroiiua
Powder, CoSmoline Cold Cream, Pctroii-
ma Cold Cream, Vaseline Cold Cream.
Camphorice, TetlOw's Sweet slxtcra,a.
fellows Swandown, Sc.
BAKER " NCMt REN\.
Dec. IS ~
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-12-25

.n6S CHANCES IN THE MERCANTILE
BUSINESS AT DUrFIELDs.--Mr. A. &.
Drawbaugh, we learn, has removed his
store from Duffields, to the new store
building he recently erected, about a
mile west of Dufields, up the B d o.
r. r., and at the S. V. X. r. Junction.
MIR. ID. has also erected beautiful resi-
dence at the same place, which will add
greatly TO that neighborhood both i'll
appearance and business point of view.
Mr.. D. is a live business man, honest,
reliable and worthy, and we ieel assured
that his new field OF perations will re-
dound in much profit to himself as well
as the community around him. He has
our heartiest wishes for his future pros
perity.
Capt. Jacob S. Melvin, who is also
one of Dufficlds' live business men, re-
moves his store in the store room vaca-
ted by Mr.. Drawbaugh, at Duffields,
and which he will in the future occupy.
and Mr.. Osbourn, OF Grafton, formerly
of Uniouville, ard Mr.. Edward Link,
son of the late Capt. Thomas Link, will
take charge of the store as statesmen, in
assistance of Capt. Melvin.
Capt. Melvin and his son John have
also purchased the Halltown store, III
which the Capt. has had an interest here
tofore, and which his son John willtake
charge of.
Capt. Melvin is also known as one OF
the most industrious, reliable and sue
cessful business men of our county, and
we congratulate him upon his new role
of prosperity.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-12-25
LIPPINCOTT.s MAGAZINE.

The January number of Lippincotrs Magazine
which opens new series at reduced price, pre-
srnts itself in an artisticay designed cover that
at once attracts and pleases the eye ms faV-
orable impression is more than confirmed by an
examination of the con tents, which ore general
~ light and Of a thoroughly popular character,
while marked by literary excellence OF high
order The ilu trations tor, are carefully exc
cutcd, the new arrangement of the edi; orial mat
ter cannot fail To prove attractive, and aitogeth
or the number is full Of promise
The opening article, an account OF Roman
Art-School, associated with the nam"s OF Fortu-
ny and other famous artists, is from the vivacions
pen of Mrs. Margaret Bertha Wright, and is IL
Illustrated from drawings by clever young
French artist, VI. Mattbieu. "An Old New
England seaport" by Charles Burr Todd, recalls
the checkered history of New London, Conn.,,
whose grass-grown streev, decayed warehouses
aud rotting hulks were once filled with the bus
tie of traffic and adventure. The illustrations
have what Is nowadays tbs rare neih oil being
faithful transcripts OF the scenes ard objects they
profess 10 represent
The artists pencil has also been employed 10
heighten the attractiveness OF novelette,, TO Tuo
through three numbers This story, entitled
"Lilith," FRI III the name Of the heroine, IS ce-'
tain to make strong impression. The scene Is
laid IN Indiana, the characters are numerous ana
graphically contrasted, and the incidents are
told With dramatic force. Among the shor'
stories; THE Call Meeting" by Jennie WOOD
vile, is one OF the most admirable and amusing
sketchesot negro character ever published
There are several arli les In the pumber de-
serving more detailed mention than we are gable
to give them. "0utDoor Life on the Kline,
10y Marriott Pyne, is a veritsble panorama OF The
scenes suggested 10y its title. Mr.. Kinks paper
on Madame de Stael presents the character and
cart or If this celebrated woIn,n In wnat VIII pe
a novel light TO most readers, that oil moving
power In political as we'll as social HE, whose
influence has contributed TO the ~ tsbiishmeut oil
the present French republic. my Mining In
vestments" will be found very suggestive and In,
structiye by those who dream OF making rapid
fortunes in ventures Of that kind: and "Race 10
Brazil" besides treating amusingly OF the mixed
population OF that country. gives hints That may
be useful 10 those who think OF emigratng thith'
er.
"The Monthly Gossip" lie greatly extended
and divided in.o sections, one being devoted &c
public Topic.;r another, under the title Of
"Piaee aux Danes" TO feminine interests;
third TO art matters, while the fourth l. "Anec'
dotical and Miscellaneous" Over zen shori
and spirited papers. by VARIOUS contrtbu tori
make thi- department a multum in paryo full Of
entertaining matter for read OF every clas'.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-12-25

py" Now is the time to subscribe for
the Register, commencing with the
new year. Send in Your names friends,
and don't you forget it. We want to
start the New Year with the largest
list of any weekly paper in the State.
Let each subscriber make it point TO
get US new one, aud the thing will be
did. Reduced rates. We want to buy
a ouble-cylinder, doublejoin back
action steam Hoe Press, capable o: run
ming off a million in minute, which
will cost several thousand dollars, and
now don't you forget it.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-12-25
sg- The Wheeling Register is ure

HD' The Wheeling Register is urg-
ing upon the attention of the Legislature
and the people OF the State the benefits
10 be derived from North and South
railroad line connecting the two extrem
tiles of the State. 1t argues that such
a line of railroad can be made effective
in opening up almost the entire State
TO railroad communication. In order
to assure the inauguration of such an
enterprise, it calls upon the legislature
to make an appropriation for the proper
survey OF route of the kind indicated,
and claims that if such survey is made
by the State the necessary capital will
be forthcoming TO build a road connect
ing the Chesapeake and Ohio and Bal
timore and Ohio roads. A railroad OF
the kind indicated would undoubtedly
start big boom towards the develop
ment of the vast hidden wealth and re-
sources of our State, and at once place
us on the high road TO wealth and
greatness.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-12-25

p% We call attention to the article
in another column written by Mr.. John
II. Strider, setting forth arguments in
favor of establishing manufacturing en-
terprises in our cOanty. The article
speaks for itself, and We hope large
number of our citizens from this end
of the county will attend the meeting
at Cnailestown, Dec. 2Sth, with that
view. Turn out in large numbers.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-12-25
w. G. EGGLESTON, Pastor

Pensacola, Florida, was nearly re-
duced to ashes by conhagration which
began Friday night and lasted eight
hours, sweeping away the business part
of the city. The loss is estimated at
from 100000 to s75O,O0O, aud is only
partly covered by insurance. The
Methodist Conference, which was in
session there, adjourned yesteday, after
taking up collection for the sufferers
by the fire.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-12-25
RELIGIOUS NOTICE.

The Fourth Quarterly Meeting tor
the Shepherdstown Circuit OF the Meth
odist E. Church South, will be held In
Shepheristown, commencing January
2nd 1881. Rev. DIR. N. Head, Z. T.
will preach at ii A. NJ. and at 6 l-2 /.
NJ. Lovefeast at 9 o'clock, A. NJ. IL
the audience room.
Quarterly Conference, on Monday
afternoon, at 2 o'clock at the church
Al. members OF the conference are urged
to be present.
wv q ECCI ESTON Pastor.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-12-25
TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT IN
THIS STATE.

A State Temperance Mass Convention
was helI at Parkersburg on the 10Th in-
slant. A large number of persons were
present from all parts of the State. The
meeting was presided over by ex-senator
C.. II. Scott and introduced rs the first
speaker Of the evening DR.. z. Warner,
presiding elder of the U. b. Church OF
Parkersburg. The gentleman took the
ground that If the State grants man IL
cense to sell Intoxicating drinks thereby
becoming the author of the crime result
ing therefrom, that the State has no riSht
to punish the criminal.
Rev. Geo. Hite, of Wheeling, was next
introduced and entertained the audience
for half all hour in fine style. The al
dress was pertinent to the occasion, full
of eloaucnce, and the fancied visit OF the
white-winged angel to the squalid home
of the drlnkarl and the haunts of vice
and our prisons and criminal courts, and
thence to the door of the saloon, thus ira
cling all this misery and crime to the foun-
tainneau, WAS Dc'iuttiuiiy poiI w.
Bishop Peterkin made few remarks
appropriate to the occasion.
A resolution providing for State EN-
ecutive Committee of fifteen, to whose
hands were committed the work mapped
out by the present convention. The tenn
perance cause is TO be agitatcd from one
end of the State 10 the other, and com
petent delegation is to be sent 70 Wheel
inc during the next session of the leSis-
Iatrrc for the purpose of using all honor
able means TO secure the passage OF an act
submitting IN amendment TO our State
Constitution, which will prohibit the
manufacture or sale of Intoxicating IL
auors within the State. The following Is
u copv of the memorial to be circulated
over the State for signatures and to be
presented 10 the Legislature next session:
TO THE HONORABLE SENATE AND House
OF DELEGATES or WEST VIRGINIA: Your
petitioners hcrcuntO subscribed humoly
nray YOUR honorable body TO pass an ACT
during your present session providing lor
tbe submission TO the voters of West Nlr-
yinia, All amendment TO our organic law
Prohibiting the manufacture and the sale
Except for mechanical, scientific ana
medicinal purposcs), of Intoxicating IL
uuors within the State, feeling well as
surcd that Il proposition so en,inently
democratic and republican,, will receive
The favorable commendatiOn of the repre-
sentatives OF few people whose home is
their sovereignty, and whose patriotism
lies in their ready submission to the rule
of the majority.
The Executive Committee is composed
of the following gentlemen:
From the First Congressional District
Paul Neal Esq, Rev. L. II. X. Dix, Rev.
Il. 5. Wade, ID. ii. McGregor, Hon. f.. e.
Cracraft, Elder Il. Warner, Dan. ID. john
son, Rev. &c. Wilding, Rev. III. l.. Quar-
rellS.
Second Congressional District-Prof.
a. l.. Wade, David Powell, j. w. Gran
than.
Third Congressional District-J. ID.
Baines, Rev. l.. r. Peters, Jas. Moore.