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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-01-22

U.S.ARMr IN CALIFoRNrA.-The \. York EX-
press learns, from person who has been for the
last three years connected with the detachment
Of the L. S. Army in California, that the soldiers
for some time past have been entirely conten'ed'
and that deserton has ceased
Every effort has been made comior'aOle' anu
they have hut little inducement to envy the con-
dition of the miners. The country being entirely
quiet. their military duty is light, and they are
able TO earn, when not on duty, suihcient sum
to satisfy them. In fact, those who are mechanics
when the cost of their subsistence, &c Is consul
cred do better than the majority OF tFades-Peo'
ple not in the service.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-01-22

WASHINGTON AGENCY.--Persons resld-
ing in the vicinity, or city, or whose bust
ness may lead them TO Washington, ID. C..
who desire TO subscribe for the FARMER d
MECHANIC, can have an opportunity of so
doing bv leaving their names and amount
of subscription. which is Two Dollars, at
the Office of w. P. Elliot, ESQ.,, Patent
Agent, directly opposite the United States
Patent Office.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-01-22

PROF. WEBsrER's CAsE.-The Boston
Advertiser Of Wednesday has the follow
ing in reference TO the case OF DIR. Web
Ster:
The Grand Jury of the county began
Yesterday the consideration of the COM
plant against DR.. Webster for the suPpos,
ed murder of DR.. Parkman. AT about 8
o'clock last evening the members of the
Jury-about twenty in number-went to
the Medical College, in order to possess
themselves Of information with regard to
the situation Of the various rooms alluded
to in evidence. Nothing of course, has
transpircd of the evidence in this import
ant case. If the Grand Jury find bill
the evidence will appear when the case
comes TO trial, and not before.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-01-22

ATTEMPT TO BRIDE JrDGE.-it is stated mat
Samuel Drury senior, the internal machine man.
enclosed two one hundred dollar bills to Judge
Edmopds Of N. York, on Thurday evening, re-
ouesting that he, would use his influence IN MS
behalf. That on Friday the Judge laid the let
fer before the Grand Jury, who found true bill
against Drury for attempting to bride minister s6
of the law, the penalty for which offence Is III
wears in the State prison.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-01-22
ALEXANDRIA IRON WORKS.

N w. 81 r. G. SMITH, alexandria,
/. Ta., execute orders for high and low
pressure
STEAM ENGINES,
Steam Boilers and Sheet Iron cork, Hd-
chinery Of all kinds, NH Uork, both
acrougM and cast, Soap Boilers, and
all other Kettles and Pans, Bells Of
air sizes, Ornamental Railing, both
1cough and cast.
They keep on hand, and for sale,
Mccormick, Stewart, Freeborne and Da-
Wis Plow Castings, Spout Shoes, and Sash
Weights, for builders.
The valuable assortment Of Gearing Pat
terms owned by them, offers great induce
ment TO persons about erecting or repair
ing Mills to give them a call, as they pledge
themselves TO furnish Castings, &C., for
Mills and other purposes, Of as good
quality and on as reasonable terms as can
be obtained IN any section of the country.
Printed lists Of their Gearing patterns will
be furnished on application by mail.
\. b. The great saving in transporta-
ton via Canal, adds to the manv induce
ments which we are offering 10 thosedis-
posed to patronize our establishment.
Dec. IA, '49. r. w. & r. G.. 9.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-01-22

UNITED STATES SEHAroR.-On Thursday week
(the 10Th inst, the Hon. THOMAS G' PRATT
was elected BY the Legislature of Maryland
United States Senator, to fill the vacancy occa-
stoned by the resignation ofthe Hon. ReYerdy
johnson. He was subsequently on the same day
also elected Senator for the succeeding full term
of six wears.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-01-22

CoNGREss-Postponem The HOUSE OF
REPREs ENTArIyEs, on Saturday, by majority
of two votes, postponed the election OF It's re-
naming officers until the lst OF March, lool.-
Tb, Union saws it was done by the wings, and
that the democrats will make an effort to recon-
sacr it this morning.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-01-22

T h. WHITE respectfully invites the atten-
y. ton of purchasers TO his large and well Sc
lected assortment Of Dry Goods, Queenswares
Hardware, Groceries, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps
&C.
Shepherdstown, Dee. 4. 1912
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-01-22
LIST OF LETTERS

LIST OF LETTERS
DEMAINING in the Shepherdstown
u Post Office for the quarter ending De
cember 3lst, 1919:
Aiderine James KeeEauver David
Avis John Lucas Emeline
Branmer Eliz Moler Chas
Bcdichimer Henry McDade Chas
Coll Nicholas Morehead DAVID
Chaplin JAS i Morehead SAM
Eowney VIM H Myers Geo.
D2man John NIusgrove Asenath
Deck VI Melvin NJ b.
Daguerrean Artistic M'Crae Gavin
Ender Mary f MetcaIi John
EARL Geo w Marshall " A
FERN James MallaIay
IIopewell Harry Needy Geo
Hunter Mary ParkhnSt John
IIessev Abraham Robertson Miss *
Hess David RawIms William
Hethenhouscr Summers Martha Il
Hudgel Sarah Steel Benz +
UenscIl Parker II Sigler Eliza
Hays Edward Smurr JACOB 2
Knox James Shepherd c NJ
Took Jacob i
Persons calling for letters will please
say that they are advertised
JOHN K. WHITE, p. NJ.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-01-22
THE
FARMER AND MECHANIC.
FIFTH VOLUME.

FIFTH VOLUME.
THIS publication is designed to promote
the best interests of Inventors, Mechan-
les, Manufacturers and Africans, the pur-
pose of which, is to afford its readers an
accurate and reliable record Of the progress
of Agriculture, Manufactures and the Arts;
to suggest improvements or describe such
as from time to time may be madc-to
stimulate the spirit of invention and enter
rrjse-to disseminate such useful knowl-
edge connected with the industrial pur-
suits of the American people, as will ena
ole the intelligent mechanic to command
the patronage of capital instead OF becom-
ing its subordinate and scrvile dependent
lis object IS, especially, to benefit the me-
chamcal classes, containing rs it does, no.
tees of all the new and various MechanI-
cal and Scientific Discoveries, Improve
mems and Inventions, with
NUMEROUS ILLUSTRATIONS.
Also. Notices, Designs, plans and Engrav-
ings Illustrative Of Cottage and Villa Ar
chitecture; the progress of Science and the
Arts in this country and Europc-the most
authentic Railroad Intelligence. An au-
thentic Weekly List of New Patents d.
rect from the Patent Ohice-a reliable and
weekly corrected Price Current-the only
fully authentic Reports Of the American
institute prepared exclusively for its col
umns, &c, &c.
TIE FARMER AND MECHANIC
Contains large amount of valuable and
Scientific reading matter, and has the Iarg-
est circulation Of any Mechanical paper OF
It's size published in the country.
As an advertising sheet and apprOPrl'
ate medium for Patents and Inventions il
has become. and we trust will continue
peculiarly lavorite, and the facilities given
for extensive publicity through its columns
for all new and useful improvements are
probably unriyalled, circulating as It does,
in every State and Territory in the Union,
and also the British Provinces.
The volume complete, will contain near
" THREE HUNDRED well executed ENGRAv-
INGs Illustrative of New Improvements IN
Manufactures. Mechanics, and the Useful
Arts. published in fifty-two weekly num-
hers, auarto, at Two DOLLARS PER ANNUN,
IN ADVANCE.
rg- Information given respecting, and
Parents obtained for New Inventions, on
application at this office:
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-01-22
DENrISlRY Y.

mrs. WHEELER & GIBSON may be
IL consulted during the present week
and probably during a part of the next
week, at Daniel Enters Hotel.
n. b. Dr. Gibson will return in the
sprinc. Jan. %.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-01-22

The ST. Lawrence was frozen over at
Montreal on Wednesday, the I'd instant,
and crossing was accomplished at Lon
oenil.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-01-22
DIED.

On Thursday morning, II instant, in AIeXan-
dra, Ms Margaret \. Shirly, relict OF the late
Ephraim Shirly, Of Jefferson County, Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-01-22

NLOTHING at such prices as never has
y been heard or known of for Cheapness
and Quality. Low prices asked and low
prices taken. We are determined to keep
on hand, and will sell
CHEAPER THAN THE CHEAPEST,
and no HUMBUG. We will name in part
the following prices, although it will be
impossible to enumerate all, as our assert
ment embraces the largest stock to be
found in the District:
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-01-22
w. H. STARR,
J. ALBURTIS,
Editors and Proprletors

Observation-Disclosures oftwelye Ines
or less. inserted once for 70 cents three
months, 81 90; six months, &c 90; one
wear, Sl2 90.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-01-22

DEAD. The Richmond papers announce The
death of Judge Scott, of Fauquier, an eminent
iurist of that State.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-01-22
MARRIED..

On the 18th inst, by the Rev. Mr.. Green, MIR.
Geo w. Humrickhouse to Miss Sarah Miller,
all of $hephcrdstown Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-01-22

next. Opinions for and against inmedi-
ate action were delivered, many members
thinking that il was taking too much lib
erty with the people of the State TO ap-
point persons with powers to dissolve this
Union, if they pleased. Further discus
sion was postponed to Thursday week.
On Monday the 18th, Mr.. Wortnington
presented a petition of citizens of the coun-
~ of Jefferson, for the incorporation of a
company to manufacture cotton and wool
len and paper, at IIarper's Ferry in said
county.
Mr.. Allen presented petition of citi-
zens of the county of Accomac, for the an
pointment of Commissioners, to act in
conjunction with Commissioners appoint
ed by the State of Maryland,to define more
clearly, the boundary line between the two
States from the mouth of the Potomac to
the Atlantic Ocean.
On Tuesday the Louisa Railroad Ex-
tension Bill was under discussion all dav.
LOngerity.-An old colored woman
named Hannah Sands died on the 9th in
slant near this town, at the high age of
lO6 years. She belonged to the estate of
the late Garret Wynkoop, Of Berkely CO.
Up to very short period before her death,
Hannah was in the habit of walking to
Martinsburg and back, two or three times
a week.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-01-22

We have opened large and complete
assortment, and shall keep constantly on
hand
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-01-22

We have opened a large and complete
assortment, and shall keep constantly on
hand
Boys and Youths Clothing
of every description: such as Goats, Vests,
Pants, Roundabouts, Shirts, Drawers, &c,
&C., of all qualities We will make to
measure Bows Clothing of the latest styles
and most approved patterns. And as we
have introduced such Clothing READY
MADE, we will use orr best endeavors to
have them made good and cheap. Heads
of families will find /, more economical to
buy their BOYS and Youths clothing rea-
DIV made. Also,
The most complete, general, and varied
assortment of MEN's
Ready Made Clothing
to be found in the District.
All goods exchanged, if found not 10
suit after being purchased.
SHANkS IL WALL,
Penn. Avenue, between 9Th and 10th St.
All kinds of CLOTHING made to order
at the shortest notice, of the best quality
Of goods and finish, at our Establishment
three doors East of The National Hotel,
and next 10 D. Campbell's Saddlery.
Washington, D. c.. ). q w.
Jan, 8, lS50-F
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-01-22
Ready Made Clothing

Jan. s, lS50-f
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-01-22

n W. 81 r. G. SMITH, alerdndrid,
|. Ta., execute orders for high and low
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-06-07

Col. Jack Hays, the renowned Texas
ranger, was elected Sheriff by 1000
majority, over Col. j. ]. Bryant, the
regular Locofoco candidate. Col. Bry-
ant is from Paducah, KY, and is gam
bier by profession. He has amassed a
large fortune, and distributed his money
with great prodigality in the vain effort
to secure his election.
Calhoun Benham, Wing, formerly OF
Louisville, but more recently of Cincin-
natl, was elected District Attorney a
small majority over his Locofoco oppo-
nent.
Roderick N. Morrison, Wing. was
elected county Judge. The Locofoc os
succeeded in eleciing the rest of their
nominees,
The discovery of Trinidad Bay has
been attended with the loss of FIVE lives;
among them am panied to have TO in
form you are those of Lieut.. ,Bache, of
the U. States Navy, and John Fl. Peo-
pies, who won SO much reputation dn-
ring the Mexican war, as the founder and
able conductor Of American newspapers.
They were drowned in making their en-
trance into the Bay.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-06-07
PRIVATE DISPATCHES.
From the No., Repubican.
kay WEsT. Nav 81

KEY WEST. May 2l.
The American steamer Creole, with
six hundred men on board, this day ran
into Key West, after having landed at
Cardenas, in Cuba. She was chased in
to port by the Spanish man-of- war Pizar-
TO. About fifteen Americans were left
on shore, having, it is supposed, went
TO sleep from excessive fatigue. The
people of the Creole made fast their ves-
sci TO the wharf, and delivered her and
themselves over to the Naval authorities.
The Collector has seized the Creole
for violation of the revenue laws, and the
people have been assigned to the vacant
United States barracks for quarters
The Creole has had very narrow escape;
it was their intention to have blown her
up rather than be taken. The Captain
of the Spanish steamer Pizarro states
that he captured the barpue and brig
which accompanied the Creole, and took
possession OF the letters and communica-
lions containing full plans of the expedi-
ton to Cardenas ard of the other divis-
ions of the expedition, not heard from.
Tolon, Of the Cuban junta, and editor
of La Verdad, Spanish paper at New
York. was arrested there under an order
from Washington, charged with being
the supporter and alder Of Lopez's expe-
dition.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-06-07

CHiNA.-lt is not remarkable, says
the Savannah Republican, that China,
with well defined nationality Of four
thousand years, and population for two
thousand years denser, according 10 its
a,ea, than that Of France or Britain, has
never had cause TO complain of the mis-
cry or distress of her people! Virtually,
she has had no paupers-z, poor. Her
infrm or misfortuna,es have been gener-
ally provided for by the State; while her
masses. have been, and are, the happest
and most independent people on earth.
The reason of this lies in the habits OF
industry and love of peace of the Chi
nese. They till the earth in every avail
able spot: they drain marshes, and earth
over waste places; they turn all The rich
es Of the earth to the most practical ac.
count; and, living peacefully and simply,
they have comfort and plenty. No peo-
pie on earth live so completely within
their own means. They have never
sought the trade Of any country; never
have interferred with any country; bull
minding their own business, have grown
rich and been wise, when more Boosting
nations were STEPPED in poverty and ig.
norance. Surely, the nations and people
of Europe and the Western hemisphere
have yet to learn the art of true living
and well governing, Of the very people
to whom they are sending missionaries.
We apprehend The Chinese are neither
pagans nor barbarians.-.N. q. Della.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-06-07
WASHINGTON, May 27,3r. NJ.

The Charleston Courier publishes a
letter from the Havana, which states that
some convicts whom Lopez liberated at
Cardenas refused 10 join him, and the
departure of the expedilIonists was has
tened by their observing the people of the
country focking in with hostile demon
STATIONS.
The Government has declared the Is
and in state of blockade, but it is be-
lieved that merchant vessels in lawful
trade will not be exposed TO any incon-
venience.
In the fight at Cardenas, a company of
lances who charged on Lopez's troops
were all killed. Lopez had possession
of Cardenas eighteen hours, when rein
forcements nf troops from Matanzas ar
rived. The fighting then commenced in
earnest, the expeditionists had 80 killed
and wounded, and the Spaniards from
100 to $50 killed and wounded; they
continued fighting and relreating until the
expeditionists gained the steamer Creole
and sailed. The Creole was followed
by the Spanish steamer Pizarro. Lieut..
Jones. of ALBANIA, one of the wounded,
who received ball through his right
side, is at Key West.
Another letter giving an account of the
landing and fight saws, that when the ex-
peditionists were within six yards of the
Governors house, they were attacked
with showers of bullets from the tops of
the houses, windows and piazzas, which
wounded Col. Wheat and O'Hara and
many men, though none MORALLY. The
expeditionists returned the fire with great
spirit. The battle lasted one hour, when
a white fag was shown from the Cover
nor's house. Soon after, several citizens
renewed the firing, when the expedition
lists set fire to the Governors house,
compelling him to surrender with his
staff and 100 men in all, who were pla-
ced in the barracks. The expeditionists
remained in quiet possession Of the city
till evening, with the exception of Gen.
Lopez and staff, and Captain Logan of
Kentucky, with % men, who wsnt on
board the Creole. At this juncture, 200
lancers and cavalry made their appear
ance and the fight was resumed, which
lasted nearly an hour. Twelve Of the
expeditionists were killed and wounded,
including Captain Logan, who died SUBJ
sequently on board the Creole. The
Spanish lost all except l2--so says our
dispatch. Capt. Smith was slightly
wounded. Quartermaster Lexies of
Mississippi. who was wounded, has
since died. Major Hawking Of Ken
lucky, is seriously wounded. One of
Lopez's staff is wounded and another
missing.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-06-07
SAVANNAH, Georgia, May &c.

Great excitement was produced here
last night by the arrest Of General Lopez.
The marshal of the district made the
arrest under authority of telegraphic
dispatch from the President of the Uni
ted States; both General Lopez and his
aid were arrested and taken before Judge
Nichols of the u. s. District Court;
there being no evidence against the par
ties they were discharged at 1 before IL
O'Clock. The crowd in the court room
was immense; and the decision of the
court was received with much enthusi-
asln. Gen. Lopez was escorted to his
lodgings by the crowd; he made speech,
in which he expressed his determination
10 carry out his present project at all
hazards. He is man of pleasing ap-
pearance and intelligent-he made quite
a favorable impression on our citizens.
He left, accompanied by his aid, at 7
o'clock this morning, for MOBILE.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-06-07

The whole number Of deaths ii tho
city of New York during the year lS49
was 23,773, being an increase over the
preceding year OF 1907. The cholera
created nearly the whole OF this exiraor-
binary excess. The official report goes
on to say: or the 5,07l deaths resulting
from cholera, 1880 are known 10 be
foreigners. The argument suggested by
these facts is obvious. The uniformly
better condition, as it regards food, rail-
ment and domestic comforts, of our ma
tive citizens, than that of emigrants who
approach our shores, and take up their
abodes among US, need not be stated here
10 induce belief; it 10 fact sufficiently
notorious.
The highest item Of mortality mex, 10
cholera, is of pulmonary disease, amoun-
ting to 1858, being large increase orer
previous years.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-06-07

On Tuesday last, our citizens were
delighted TO see splendid, new four
horse Coach, rolled into town by four
fine Bays, bearing the name Of The pres.
cnt indefatigable Second Assistant Post
master General, f. HI. WARREN, former
ly of this State. This Coach belongs to
those prompt, obligng and gentlemanly
men, Frink, Walker a. Co., to whom
this part of the country are so much in
debted, for the promptness and regularity
of the mail. and kindness and attention
TO passengers. BY the way we have me-
elected to notice the highly praiseworthy
exertions of the agent on This line, Mr..
Walter Cross, of Eddyville, in this Coun-
ty. He has by his industry and perse-
verance, in making contract time at all
times, in all sorts of weather and roads,
and his attention and kindness to passen-
gers, won for the line high character
and for himself an enviable fame.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-06-07
LouIsyILLE. May 27tl

We learn from Memphis, by the south
ern line Of Telegraph, that the steamer
Missouri, for st. Louis, very heavily la.
den, struck on bar in Lakeport bend,
on the night of the Oath, at 81 o'clock.
Her bow was resting on the bar, and her
stern was in two fathoms water. She
had about seven and half feet water in
her hold. 1t is supposed she will be a
total wreck. About 1900 sacks sal
were thrown overheard Her machine.
ry and portion of her cargo will be
saved.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-06-07

HuoH N. SMITH, Esq, delegate from
New Mexico, who has been danc;ng .a.-
tendance upon Congress for The las! sin
months, has published an address Which
exciies much attention at Washin zion.
II urges the people Of New Mexico TO
form PROVISIONAL government. prohioii-
ing Slasery. Is is in favor of terri.o-
rial government. 1t accuses the military
governor of New Mexico of coaniving
al the introduction of African slaves; and
il demands military protection from Tho
Indians; also protection from the agrees
sion of Texas.
Our advices from Santa Fe re 2resen,
all parties as declaring in favor of =
State Government. Until lccenlly, there
were two parties in the Territory, one
in favor Of a Territorial, and the other
advocating Stale Government.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-06-07

The following good story is from the
Literary world: Two English tourists
having arrived a. Boston during The snow
season, ordered sleigh. having heard of
such thing in a general way. without
being conyersant with the particulars Of
il:
evil you have one buffalo or twog'
asked the hostler.
"Why," said the Cockney. looking a
little frightened. SVEN have only one he
first time, a. tce're not used to drivine
them"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-06-07
GREAT JUBILEE BROTHER JONATHAN.

GREAT JUBILEE BROTHER JONATHAN.
The monster pictorial of Wilson &
Co. New York issued in honor of the
Nations natal day, Fourth of July, 1850,
has been received. 1t presents an album
dant variety Of large aud admirably ex-
ecuted Pictures, historical, saiirical, and
funny. The grand feature of the paper
appears 10 be fine large Engraving Of
Raising the first Liberty Pole in the
State Of New York; scene taken
from Hofman's admirable romance of
"Greyslaer." A complete copy of
"Washington's Farewell Address" is
given in handsome printed running-hand
script, with Washington's own signature.
This occupies broadside of two pages,
and is enclosed in plain neat border
for framing. Altogether this is valu-
able and entertaining sheet for the Glori-
Gus Fourth. II is sold at the usual price
of IL cents.