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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-08-06
Geld. SIining in Virginia.

Mr.. Williams, the managerial theiCul'
peper eol& mine on the Rapid Ann river,
II miles from Fredericksburg, has given
10 the New York Tribune statement of
HE result of his operations during the last
seven weeks. lie lis working twelve
stamp-heads and two CHILEAN mills with
twenty-four men, mostly blacks, at a
weekly expense of $40, to which $50
may be added for wear and tear of ma
chaery and other incidentais. SO that the
entire outlay is $50 per week. making
81 $50 in all as the cost Of seven weeks
working. The product has been 3,4OO
dwts. of gold, worth at least So, 300. or
over three dollars return for every dollar
of current expenses. At cost of not
more than $4,000 the extent of opera
tons and Of profits might easily be quad
rupled. "And this, be it observed, in
Guides no lucky windfalls, but is the pro-
duct of simple, straightforward, everyday
mining. The advantages of this mine
over others are breadth of vein, height
of back or elevation above the point where
the vein is now opened, and abundance
of available water-power; but even these
may be rivalled by other localities, while
the ores of several are richer in gold. For
careful, solid, business-like investments
in Mining, it were idle to 60 to Calltor-
MIA there are better prospects on Lake
Superior, in Virginia, and in other To-
ool;,;as this side of the Mississippi" .''-
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-08-06
Reform Discussion.

According to notice published in the
papers of this Convention district, dis
cussion will take place, in this town, on
Saturday next.
MANY of the candidates have already
signiGed their intention TO be present.
we trust they will meet with large au'
dience, as it is very important the people
should know the sentiments Of those soil.
citing their suffrages.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-08-06
State Convention.

Throughout the District, several OF the
gentlemen who are before the people as
candidates for this highly honorable and
important position are making their opm-
IONS known TO the public discussion of
the questions involved. The Basis ques-
lion, in this District, as u will no doubt be
IN Inc Convention, is the great bone Of
contention, nearly all tie other changes
in our organic law, which have been pro-
posed, being either cheerfuly or from the
force Of necessity, acquiesced in. In
BenyvilIe, on Monday week, the Court
day for Clark CO., there was a highly IN
tercsting discussion between Messrs Hun
ter, Faulkner, Thomson, and Butcher,
who advocated the White Basis, and Mes
srs. WorthingtOU, Mccormick and Tutk-
er, defending the Mixed. Al smilh6elJ,
in this county on Saturday hast, there was
also discussion between Messrs. Butch
er. Thomson and Wo;thingtop, each car
didate, in our humble opinion, az they
had all previously done IN Berryville, ac
quitting themselves with great credit
Spirit ofJCftrSOn.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-08-06
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal.

The time for letting the water in the
Canal has been postponed to the 18th OF
Aug. 1t was to have been put IN On the
LIST of July, thea postponed to the 18TH
Afterwards TO the 1st Of Aug, now 10 the
18th. Postponement no. will be in
regular course Of lime, TO the lst OF Sep
TENDER we suppose.
The great uncertainty which seems to
control the movements of those at the
head Of this Co., has become a matter OF
serious inconvenience to the whole pub
lie. Certainty and system, necessary ia
everything, is more essentially SO in the
operations Of great public works like this,
as every interest OF a community is eaec-
ted by it.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-08-06
To the Voters of Jefferson, Berkeley
and Clarke.


Having been made Candidate for the
Reform Convention, by some partial
friends of the County Of Clarke, ] submi'
for your perusal, the opinions entertain
upon certain prominent questions, which
will engross the attention of the Conven-
ton, and which shall advocate If honor
ed by seat in the same.
! LIST. am in favor Of Representation
upon the White Basis exclusively. TO
place the State government where Of right
| it ought 10 be, in the hands of the majority
Of the people, was the controlling motive
which impeled them to call this Conven-
ton. The grand effort should be now,
TO restore the power where it rightlully
belongs; fit be an abstraction, as some
contend, to place this power in the hands
of the free white people of the State, TO
what farce do we reduce our whole
scheme of popular government. Why
assert in your Bill Of Rights, that the ma
iority have the right to hold the political
power, and then place that power IN the
hands of minority!
fit be tyramical TO vest in majority
power to levy taxes, to which they
themselves are to contribute in proper
ton TO their property, what shall we say
to the converse Of the proposition, where
the minority are TO be entrusted not only
with the purse strings, but with the lives
and liberties of those in whom they are
unwilling TO recognise any general com
munity of interest with themselves. II
there be tyranny in the case it is here,
where the interest and wishes of a feW
are TO be substituted for the interests and
wishes Of the many.
am uncompromisiDg ly opposed to
restrictions, which violate the Republican
right of the majority, which keep the
word of promise to the car, and break i,
to the hope"
I'd. am in favor of Universal Suf-
frage--giving to every free white man 81
wears of age, resident of State IL months
and county months, vote. Would
the State secure the devotion and love Of
her citizens, it will best be done by filling
each and every one with generous con-
.ciousncss of his independence, and care
fully removing whatever can impede his
exertions.
Sd. am utterly opposed TO the Coun-
ty Court--desre lis entire Adjustment
its taxing, self-creating, and self-perpetua-
tihg power, with its total responsibility
is at war with every cherished principle
of republicanisln.
4,h. am in favor of electing by the
people, for limited period, all the Off,
cers--Governor, Judges, Clerks, Sheriffs,
| Magistrates, and Constables--being thus
made responsible 10 the fountain OF pow
err, they will be careful not 10 abuse thell
high trusts.
5th. | am in favor Of the ad valorem
system of taxation which distributes e,
qually the burdens of the State, by max
ing all pay in proportion TO their means.
9th. The Homestead Exemption meets
with my concurrence.
These are my views-if honored by
I Your suffrages, | will faithfully sustain
them to the best of my ability, and none
other shall receive my support. .a-5
Your fellow-citizen.
r. HUME BUTCHER.
August 6, lS50-lt ...
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-08-06
Henry CLAY.

'VisS Nfus.9
Mr.. lCla1's.last speech inlhesSGussesi i
favor df the ,Gompromise, reminds ms a
the late lamented Sir Francis. ) ,AfFcys tx
master spirit of the Ediahmsg aRt,yI ew ", 90
twenty-six years, anAaat .Abe same Time
one of the most successful and ,nnwcarlet
advocates and lawyers Of the day. A
.sixty-iwo herheeamc!Judgest abe Scollisf
Court of Sessions, in-which responsible
Office he rculaincd for sixteen years ;; dy'
ing nj ,t..e .sge of seVeniy-eIglu' IN iul
possession of his faculties. .The history
aCJeGrev is a remarkable one ; but among
al that iA4asests the reader, that which H.
aerests him most,,is, 10 see how well how
vigorously, and ahow honestly, he used
his inte Necmalegifts, during his hong and
brilliant career. As a reviewer, -lndePen-
dent and impartial; as a lawyer, indefatl.
gable and fearless; as Judge, brave and
unsuspecteti there are few characters OF
the present century that may be more
probably contemplated.
HENRY CLAY did not possess the early
advantages of Jeffrey. He is not, there
fore, as profound scholar. He cannot
invoke, as Jeffrey could, the stores OF a
memory filled with classic illusions 10 a
dorm his argument; nor illumIne all with
ahe colors of an Imagination at once ehaste
and beautiful. But we have no doubt II
Jeffrey were now alive, he would say OF
CLAW what everybody admits at the pres
cnt day that his last speech in the Sen
ate, on the Compromise Bill, instead oil
the effort of an. old man of seyenty-three,
has in it all the force, condensation, and
effect, of lhe-statesman OF fifty; eXcelllng
not alone insits argument, but surprising
the country by the readiness with which
every assault upon its positions is met by
the speaker, and the complete discomfi-
tune of every director. Jeffrey had the
advantage over Clay, in another respect.
If Jeffrey lived life of study and of In
tellectual toll, leaving behind all the temp
tations of society at Oxford, Clay had to
pass through the ordeal of an American
politician, with all It's trials and all its flat
teries; so often sure to break down the
stoutest frame, and so certain to shorten
human life. But in spite of all this, Clay
is at this moment, nearly as hale and as
hearty, physically, as he is powerful in
intellect. We do not think he can long
sustain the extraordinary labors devolved
upon him; but it is certain, that, up TO
this moment, he has maintained himself
with all the yivacity and vigor of the best
portion Of his eventful career.
In thus speaking of one whom we have
always opposed, we know we are subject
10 the criticisms Of those who declare 1t
heresy to allude to an adversary save in
terms of denunciation or Depreciation
But as we do not profess to claim every
perfection for the Democracy, we are not
willing TO deny every virtue to Whlgge-
ry. And though Henry Clay may never
get our vote, ifhe were our mortal foe,
and did the State the service he has az
ready done for her, we should not be a
shamed TO speak Of him as he deserved.
-PennSyIUanian.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-08-06

loiu%sas we're, all adopted ny g ga'+'''' ~
.yole. ANwas Aarnpny and usaiap' w.
believe tha, nlhe Rhqsses could be 'seAlect
ed, in almest any ec;on9try in Virginia, NJ e
same feeling exhibited in Shenandosa
waaN be.sbowa. And yet, what IS ihe
posiliun of the Senators from Virginia
Are they, by their course, Representing
the ,aoeple N the CommqnweahA Are
the. ebeying the pubaic-voice. III, opposing
the Compromise bill !--.4ler, Gazette.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-08-06

Tue STATE or NEw MExIco-Mr.
Seward offered an amendment 10 the
Coz promise bill, Oh Friday last, admit
ting New Mexicoas State. hrcct RED
one vote, that OF the Hon. abOliIionist
himself Wonder he does nst emlerale
to Santa Fe anil RAISE the sisrslaId Of state
sorerctgsiy on hts f1vorns principle cfa
"A:eFcl tx &c.- Tugihias, r-
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-08-06
The manassas, Gap II. r.. Company

The Manassas zap Il H. Company
Has been organized by the election Of the
following oficersf
President-Edw'd c. Marshall.
DirecforS--J. w. Foster, Alfred Rec
tor, C. II. Hunton, VIM. II. Fowle, VIM
II. Irwin.
chief Engincer--John Med. Colds
borough.
Clerk--Edward Green.
.AHorncys-F. J.. Smith, of Alex, ant
r. NJ. Monroe, of Warrenton.
The corps of Engineers will commence
their operations as soon as organized.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-08-06

GAsstsSG.-Grcen, the reformed Gam
bier. is about to attempt the suppression
of gambling in New York city by means
Of an association of which he is 10 be ex-
ecutive agent. He is 10 employ kind
of secret police or spy system to note the
visiters, register their nsmes and cht"hieIe
their losses.-Uipper.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-08-06
THE REGISTER.
ShepherdStown, Jefferson Comfy, Va.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 1850.
AGENCY.

Mr.. William Thomson, S. E. corner of
Baltimore and Calvert SIS, Baltimore, Md, is
our au thorized agent to receive subscriptions
and advertisements, and receipt for all payments
for the same. r"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-08-06

PROGRESS or THE RALRoAb.-The
work Oh the railroad west Of Cumberland
Is progressing finely. Many of the sec
tions are finished, and tbe rest well adj
vanced. - -
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-08-06
Human SACRIFICES in India.

SHOCKING SCENES There is fero-
cious tribe of natives inhabiting GoomsoI
in Bengal, called Khonds. The earth
goddess, one among the multitudes they
Worship, can be propitiated, as they be-
Iieve, only by human flesh and blood.
The miserable victims are purchased on
false pretences, or kidnapped from the
poorer classes of Hindoos in the low
country. These are often children, great
numbers ofwhom are kept on hand In
reverse as they shall be wanted.
At the time appointed for the sacrifice,
the victim is bound 10 stake, and after
scenes of most revolving drunken and OBJ
scene Introductory services, at an appoint
ed signal the bones are broken, alter
which the promiscuous crowd rush. with
maddening fury, upon the sacrifice, wild
" exclaiming, 1--WE bought you with
price, and no sin rests upon US They
then cut his flesh in pieces from the bones
Thus the horrid rite is consummated.
Each man then bears away his bloody
shreds to his field, leaving them there as
an acceptable offering, in favor OF then
fertility, TO the bloody goddess.
The British Government has acted
with great energy against this dreadful
custom. In January, lS49, their agent
nv an armed force, rescued one hundred
md sic of these devoted victims. A
great sacrifice had been determined on,
in anticipation of his coming; but he
appeared among them suddenly, twelve
days before the appointed time, and stay
ed the bloody work.
Under date of FEBRUARY, 1850, we learn
that ND TO Jan. 81, one hundred and forty.
three victims had been rescued by young
British officer by the name Of Frye. A
q later date we learn he had rescued one
hundred and fifty victims IN addition tc
the one hundred and (orty-three previous
w rescued. The British Government
are. awake to the dreadful evil, and NJ
pains will be spared to cause lis entire
cessation. 30. -i
Some of these rescued victims have re
ceiyed Christian education IN the schools
OF the English Baptist Mission al Orlssa
and promise great usefulness to their be
nighled countrymen.--Bosfon Traveller
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-08-06
CONVENTION ELECTION
Fourth Thursday in August, L22nd day
CANDIDATES.

District Of Jefferson, Berkeley sad Ca'$e CO@Sties
White Basis .Mired Basis.
Henry Berry, Jas. Castlenan,
U1ll,an, Lucas, NC Worthington,
.4ndreW Hunter, Geo. II Beau,
Chas. J. Faulkner, Pror. Nc Cormick,
Dennis Murphy, Edmund Pead'et0'l,
John A Thompson, I'm. f. 1arner,
John F. Smith, Cyrus Mccormick,
r. Fl. Butcher, Brarton Davenport
HenrY S. Byers,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-08-06

EgThe corrected census Ie'"rhs oil
this town make the population 1904.
Population in 1910, 1897. Increase 3O7.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-08-06

"A great Union meeting was recently
hold nj New Market, Shenandoah .Coun'
~. Va.,-the heart of The 'Tenth Legion
Of Virginia Democracy. AT this meet
inc resolutions were'passed in favor oil
the Compromise bill, or any other prac'
,ieable measure. having for its object the
adjustment of the yexed question, winch
now threatens the stability efite Union
also, aenouncing the recent proceedings
IN South Carolina, having for their object
tbe dissolution Of the Union ;'and, also,
dcnouncing alt uaiFai<m aud tanal'clsm,
Nu1b and SOulf The spirit Of com
gnr,mise. Cancellation, and mutual con-
rcsslon MAS the ruling spWit which AMI
m,ted lie minds Of msn throughout the
whole meeting, The r: slnoIc aud res
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-08-06
Cholera at Harper's Ferry.

The appearance Of the cholera a! liar
per's Ferry should be warning 10 our
citizens, to adopt every means to prevent
It's appearance here.
We believe it is still lingering at II. F.
though only to slight extent, there having
been bul two deaths on Saturday and one
on Sunday. er.. t.. ger
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-08-06

rg~ Sir Rcbfn Peel, son of the great
sIslesman. has been elected 10 Parliament
without opposition, for ThnwUflli.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-08-06

nU-S See the advertisement, of Routz-
ahn a. Harrington who have commenced
the Tailoring business4n dis place. They
deserve encouragement.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-08-06

deserve encouragement.
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-06-22

RE The new comet is now family visible
to the naked eye, in the constellation Ursa Mi
nor It viii continue to approach the earth
until d e middle Of July, when it will obtain
its minimum distance from us of about thirty.
eight millions Of miles, or less than one halt
its present distance As it also zpproaehes
the sun. It viii become Eve or SIX times bright
er than It now is.
On the nth July Il vii be seen few de-
orees to the west Of the bright star Arcturus
in the constellation Bootes Moving rapidly tc
the south, il will pass near the star Spica Vir
ninis on the Esd of July, and VIII soon after
descend below the southern horizon
As il is already fast increasing in brightness
it win probably be distinctly visible to the ma
ked eye during the middle Of July.
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-06-22
ma laleon.


In Combe's Philosophy, there IS an excel
lent hint which is worthy Of any eirculation il
can receive Mr. @, says that nature has al
lotted the darkness Of the night forre repose and
the restoration BY sleep Of the exhausted en-
ergies Of the body and mind. Ifstudy otcom-
position be engaged in toward that perioe
of the day, The increased action in the brain,
which always accompanies activity of mind,
long time 70 sabside; and if the in
dlvidual be Of an irritable habit, he win be
sloepless for hours or tormented by unpleas-
ant dreams. 4, nevertheless. the prctice be
Continued. the want of refreshing repose will
ultimately produce a state of irrisability OF the
nervous system. approaching insanity. 1t IS
therefore, Of great advantage to engage in Sc
: we're stadies early in the day. and devote two
or three hours preceding bedtime to light
reading, music or pleasing conversation.
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-06-22

"A BLACK PRIMA DoxsA.-The Tribune
translates from the Presse the following des-
eripaion of new musical celebrity at Paris;
People have often spoken black Malibran
and her existence has been considered as 4
theatrical humbng. But thing need only
be often said. In order to be realized; the
news was false before, but il is now true, The
black Malibranis 40 fiction; We have hearC
her. Madam Marie Martinez, born at Hayanl
is the first chamber singer to her Catholic Maj
esty the Queen Of Spain. In going from Ma
drid 10 London, she has decided to remain a
Paris.
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-06-22
DENTISTRY,

DR. L. D. PARKER, FROM CLEVELAND,
ID RESPECTFULLY announces to the public that
II he hiss permanently located in Fremouts GoF
the purpose ofPracticing
surgical and Mechanicai Dentistry.
From the ample resources which be has enjoyed,
fns acquiring thorough knowledge Of the profess
ion. he feels confident that he shall be able to give
satisfaction to all who may desire his aid. in the
rious branches Of the profession. The public aru
assured that the utmost will be taken TO TendeI
his operations both permanent and useful.
Artificial Teeth set ON Gold Plate,
in Dumber from singl one to double sett. Piv-
OF teeth set in the best manner Csrious teeth FL
led so as to permanently arrest the decay. Teeth
cleaned in such manner as not to injure the en-
amel. Teeth extracted with the most approved
instruments.
DR.. PARKER, wishes 10 be understood that hs
is responsible Tor all his operations Persons wish.
ing Dental Operations invited to cell at his Of
fee, in CaIdweli's Brick Building. over DR.. Cham
berlin's Offioe.
Fremont, June 80. is49-l5
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-06-22

-Four young men Of New Albany. Indiana,
went out Of town on the 18th to have duel.
The principals we're james Orr and Frank
Zeigenhain both aged ls. The cause was a
pretty little French girl They fought with
small pistols, charged with buck shot; the
distance was ten PAGES and they were sta
toned and took aim before the word =sire'
was given. After two shots one of them had
his trowsers torn and the other hsd a bucl
shot ia the calf Of his leg. A reconciliation
then took place, and the parties went home
though which Of them is to have the lttl,
French girl is yet unsettled.
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-06-22
Subterranean Lake at Lancaster, Penn

TIE Lancaster Gazette gives an account Of
an under ground body of water. which it says
lies beneath the highest point of the city, "a
feet under the surface, and 20 feet above
Centre Square It was first discovered by
some workmen digging well. and is thought
70 be so feet vide and 10 deep. It flows in
a south-westerly direction. The Gazette pro-
poses that the water be used to supply the
city.
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-06-22
Ferrand 20 20 GLORY:

Mr.. Ferrand said at the close Of an oration
at York, on Saturday:
4As Il am liviug man. if 1 were the cap
tain Of & merchant ship, and the authorities OF
Charleston came on board of my vessel and
tore one Of my crew away, ] would thrust a
red-hot iron into barrel of gunpowder and
blow them to the devil and myself to glory
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-06-22
r. aSouash Pumpkin. ESQ, !" in Letter

H Squash Pumpkin, ESQ" !" in letter
tothe Bridgetown Liberal lJamaica,1 adds to
the unfaVorable criticism upon Mr.. Carlyle
%Ycu be one big bag O. wind, massa Carlyle
and doe You say you lub and waship de
Hearehs, you lub nothing but de god Heho-
leus De proper buk for you TO studdy be de
buk on de Harry cane by our late worde
Gubnor You be all Wind, and you make
tings upside down, and tax um by de wrong
end. like de Yankease ct de Sparrergrass, as
Massa Cobbett says
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-06-22

EE "Some American Swindlers,' said the
Lincoln Mercury, "are trying the gullibihty Of
John Bull in regard to lotteries Several ofthe
citizens of Lincoln have received letters from
New York, inviting their attention to the
Virginia State Lottery, for the benefit Of
Monongalia Academy The postage upon
each letter amounts to shilling"
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-06-22
= New wonder in Machinery.

There is now in operation, about FIVE miles
from this place, . machine which it is said viii
Law up one nails Of sod fence IN a dayf The
machine is drawn by oxen. and cuts up the sod
in proper size, and lays them up in a hand
some. durable fence. We learn that it takes
four men and Eve yoke of oxen to work the
machine JauesyIlle Gaz.