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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-10-15

Mr.. TooMBs AT HoME.-We learn,
from the correspondence Of the Augusta
Chronicle, that Mr.. Toombs addressed the
people Of Wilkes county on the 25ih ult.,
in speech OF great power and eloquence;
and that II is his intention TO issue in a
few days an address to the voters Of his
district. lie takes strong ground against
the Disunionists, and will maintain the
manly and patriotic position in regard 10
the Compromise bill which he assumed
after their passage in the House Of Rep
ressntativcs. lmpulsive and impetuous
as Mr.. Toombs may be, his views and
feelings are national, and his talents must
command for him great influence on the
public mind of his State in the coming
contest.-Rrpubhc.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-10-15
u. p Washington, Esq.,

From The annexed it will be seen thai
our felIow-countyman B. +. " asiington,
ESQ, Recorder Of Sacramento City, has
distinguished himself by his gallant con
duct during the late riots at that place
We take pleasure in recording tIn' notice
Of one of our Jefferson Cailornians:
The report that Molomey. the captain
Of the Squatters, who was killed, was
deserter in the Mexican war, IS not tTne'
He was appointed Isl Lieutenant by Pres
ident Polk, al the solicitation OF Rober,
Tyler, served CALAMITY at Monterey and
on the line of Gen. SCOTS operations, and
received an honorable discharge. He
Showed the most determined bravery,
when he drew his men up across the street;
and when he could no longer rally them
he spurred his horse boldly into ihe midst
Of his enemies. He was killed 10y Re
corder B. F. Washington, formerly oil
Virginia. Mr.. Washington has charge OF
all the arrangements for preserving The
peace of the city, and is most gallant
gentleman. His life would not be worth
much ifa Squatler could get fair shot
at hun; and yet. met him this morning
at two o'clock, perlmbula i'm the Streets
with his rifle at his shoulder, as cool as a
snow flake.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-10-15
Mr., Eliot, OF Mass.

The New Bedford Mercury is denounc'
ing Mr.. Eliot the late new member from
Boston, lin place of Mr.. Winthrop be-
cause he had the good sense, the hrmness,
and the patriotism to vote, on the 25ih
ult., against the abolition of slavery IN the
District of Columbia; and therefore the
Mercury trusts that "Ihe whige Of Suffolk
will not put him in nomination for Con
gress." Every true patriot will com
mend Mr.. Eliot for the7very act for whlcI'
the Mercury would consign him to the
scaffold. Mr.. E. saw what would be the
consequence of this madness; he saw
that it would continue to distract oul
country, which he desired TO pacliy, and
that II would endanger this glorious Union,
which he was so anxious 10 preserve.
Abolish slavery when you will in this
District. against the consent of the people
of the District and of the Southern States,
and you throw the whole South into a
fame which all the insurance Offices in
the Union would be insufficient 10 extin-
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-10-15
Wire Walking,

The celebrated Herr Ryninger on Sat
urday afternoon afforded large number
of spectators far and successful speci'
men of his surprising abilities in the ar
of wire walking, which ap honest Hiber'
Man, who could not see the wire upon
which the agile exhibitant balanced him
self, happily called walking upon no.
thing" Ryninger, true to his announce.
ment. made his appearance on The top Of
ST. Charles Hotel, between four and ave
clock and passed on the wire across
Pennsylvania avenue distance of some
four or five hundred feet, with admirable
exposure and dex.erity. While on The
wire, he paused for 4 Short ume 10 allow
daguerreolypist present an opportunity
of taking a picture of The scene. After
the performance of the explicit, Herr Ry
ninger was cheered by the admising crowd
with hearty and repeated chregs,--Nat'
Int.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-10-15
GIrdlinr the Globe.

A writer in the London Mechanic $
Magazine, talks of magnetic telegraph
around the world as among the probabil-
tiles. His remarks are npropos OF the
attempt TO thread the channel between
Dover and Calais, by submerged rope
of wire. He says tina, an electric tcle-
graph to Cal4,5 is not thing which will
stop there. 1t is telegraph TO Vienna,
70 Moscow, to Constantinople, TO lspahan,
TO Delhi, to Calcutta--,o the remoies,
bounds, in short, of Europe and Asia. A
few years ago, people laughed when Lord
Palmersion predicted at the Southampton
meeting of the British Association, that .
time might come when the minister of the
day, being asked in Parliament whether
i, twas arne mat war had broken out in
india, whould reply, ''Wait an instant
ill | telegraph the Governor General, and
will tell you" What was thought but
good joke in 1913, is now, in 1850, in
tho course of being auiually accomplished,
and ere a few years more, is likely 10 take
its place amongst the sober realities of the
age. Nor to the old world alone need
our views Of the ultimate progress OF
.electro-telegraphy be confined; for, since
the English channel has been crossed, the
crossing of the Irish must follow, as but
a matter Of course ; and Ireland once
reached, there lies but couple Of thou
sand miles Of water or so between the old
world and the new. The old and new
world being thus united, we should then
see the dream of the poet even more than
realized; the earth 'girdled round about
mot in '.forty minutes" but in thou
sandth part of the time--a single beat OF
the clock. What would all other tri-
umphs of human genius be 10 this g.
Time and distance utterly annihilated
throughout the bounds ofthe planet which
we exhibit! A triumph only to be trans
cended when the planets shall themselves
begin to telegraph one another--which is
one of the very few things which, in this
age of art-miracles, one would venture
without hesitation to say will never hap
pen.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-10-15

We understand that the walls VIII be
completed 10 The tops of the Pilastefs tbs
tall, and that, in consequence OF the ne
cessillcs of the commission for taking the
Lcensus, the lower range of rooms. VIII
also by his time be prepared for its use;
Although the building will not be rooled
in, the Two tiers of arches above will am
ply protect the persons employed in these
rooms but the entrance 10 them may be
deemed for a time less agreeable than may
be esired.--Repubic.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-10-15
Tbe Patent once.

This edifice, of which the cornerstone
w,s laid in 1886, is fine specimen OF
Grecian Doric architecture, and has por-
,ico of noble appearance. Its length is
two hundred and seventy feet, breadth In
centre one hundred and iwenty-seven ieei'
and at the ends seventy feet. II is sixty
five feet high, and the grand portico is
n;netv.five feet front. Its whole cost was
about s4l7 900. 1t is built Of sandstone
of inferior, quality. such as We supPos Sc
will not be .gain used for public edlfice
in Washington; and its base is of granite.
The design for the whole structure
contemplated the erection of the other
three sides to correspond with this, and
leaving an open court in the centre. Ihe
eastern side is now in progress, and has
gone on with rapid strides. We believe
tha, NO modern work Of like magnitude
has in this, or i, may I've in any other
eountry, been erected with equal speed ;
and we are assured that this haste is rem
Jered free from all risk, by means of the
substitution, to great extent, oil hne ny.
draulic cemen, for the ordinary mortar OF
lime and sand. -, 49,,
This wing 10 &c feet in width by 272
:, iemo,;' It's third stony will consist OF
= s;ncIe room, the ceiling of which will
h. 40 feet high. lis exterior side and
ends are Of very white marble OF excel
I'm, quality. supplied BY DIR. Thomas
Srm;nrton, Fl om his quarries twelve miles
6oI,;uo,e on the Susgpehapnah
no;lroad. The side facing the court with
IN is of granite Of fine quality, from The
,.,rie. of Messrs. Grctn dnd Sumwatl,
aear Baltimore,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-10-15
EIopement.

An elopement as unaccountable as il il
reprehensible, is just now disturbing our
neighborhood. About three months ago
young man rather comely and reputed
of finished education, reached this city
from Baltimore. Having no means OF
support, and being unable after several
days trial to obtain employment, ] his
uncle, a man somewhat advanced in years,
whom he had seen on his arrival for the
first time only, gave him some writing
TO do, and for remuneration allowed HIN
his board, lodging, &C., in his own fami-
ly. The young man remained steadily
at work, eschewing all irregular, intern.
perate, or other discreditable habits, and
he became finally so esteemed by his pro-
tector and relatives as to be frequently
quoted fofsfis exemplary conduct. He
was particularly attentive TO his aunt, q
lady much his elder, and not Sunday
passed that when the couple attended di'
vine service, the nephew was not seen a
their side with book modestly carried
under one arm, and the other arm du.ifully
extended to his relative.
Thus matters progressed, the uncle re-
ioicing in an amiable accession 10 his lam
ily circle, the aun, ceaseless in her ap'
proval of her dear nephew's character
and general education, and the nephew
himself, bearing all encomiums like
stole, until on an evil day--last Friday
we learn-just after the husbands de-
parture, from the breakfast table, large
trunk reached the hous,, which was or.
dered to the aunt's bed room. A general
over-hauling of clothing succeeded, and
the trunk rendered heavier with Its con-
tents, was returning 10 the vehicle thai
had brought it. Two children were then
called into the hall-a little boy and girl
and having bsen admonished in feel
ing manner TO behave we'll until their
father returned, the nephew with his adj
miring aunt crossed the threshold, since
which time they have not been seen, nor
directly heard from. No cause OF dis
satisfaction was alleged by the wife. NO
suspicion had before been entertained,
and not the least word of explanation was
left behind. Alady and gentleman crossed
the river, early that day, in buggy
they were suspected as the pair, and Pur'
suit was made but to no purpose.-H.
Louis IntelRgsneer, Sept. %.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-10-15
The Canal Jubilee

In Cumberland, on The occasion of the
opening Of that great work, is represented
as having been brilliant affair, drawing
together a very large concourse of people.
This occasion will constitute an import
aut era in the history Of Maryland, as the
anticipated Increase in the trade OF The
Canal, and the consequent increase OF
revenue from tolls, has been rocked to as
the ultimate means Of relieving the State
Of the heavy debt which has been for
years bearing upoa her and The citizens
individually through the excessive taxa
lion imposed upon them. We trus, their
anticiPaiiops Of relief from this source may
be fully realized.
A feet of boats ladened with he
"Blsck Diamonds" is expected to pass
this point to-day.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-10-15
-Yhe New Version of the Bible.

The anniversary of the American Bible
Soaieiy-composed of the seceders from
the old American and Foreign Bible SO,
cic,y-was held in New York on Thurs
day, at the Baptist Tabernacle. Eleven
thousand dollars had been received or
pledged in support of the objects of the
Society.
The report made to the Society an,
nounces that the wolk Of revision will be
prosecuted with the utmost fidelity and
despatch. A correspondence will be o.
pened with eminent scholars in the coun-
tries of Europe, and their cooperation IN
vited in this work. No expense will be
spared to obtain an accurate English YER
sion of the Bible. Pro essor George Ea-
ton, Of Madi, OF University, addressed the
meeting on the following resolution:
Resolved, That the word of God should
be translated into every language among
men, in just such terms as shall most un'
mistakenly convey the mind of the spir-
it as expressed in the original Hebrew
and Greek.
He spoke Of their intention TO have a
faithful version, not one with especial
reference to It's adaptation to sectional
peculiarities, but one which shall in all
respects, as far as possible, reflect the
meaning of the original, whatever may be
the consequences to the Baptist denomI,
nation. This design of having the Bible
translated by eminent scholars is attracting
much attention.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-10-15
Public Meeting in charIestown.

A public meeting viii be held IN Charles
town, on Friday, the first day Of Sup,
Court, which will be addressed by Messrs'
Mason and Hunter. and Richard Parker,
Representative in Congress from This dis
mict. These gentlemen We understand
will render an aecosEt 81 lAeH steward
ship daring the late proirasled session OF
Congress. AS is we'll kHoTn to our
readers, our Senators opposed the Com
promise measures, whilst Nr. Parker
voted for them all, save the Bill for the
admission of California, which latter ne
opposed on the grounds of alleged iafor-
mality. The call for this meeting ia
made by more than lone Hundred Cni'
zens."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-10-15

PRoT. WEBsTER's FAMLY.-it is said
that the widow and daughters of the late
Professor Webster, ale about TO remove
to Fayal, in the Azores, where daughter
resides Her husband is Governuf Of
FayaL Mrs. Wsbster Is a native Of The
Islsat - Cfiiptr.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-10-15

The Maryland State Agricultural
lSoeiety's Cattle SAow commences on
the 23d inst, and continues three days;
and we learn that the President of the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad has given
notice 70 the officers of the Society trai
ro1nJ trip tickets will be issued for .fuc
days. including the day before and tho
day after the exhibition. This extension
has been made 10 meet the wishes of the
Society. Last year hey were granted for
the three days Of the show only, which
rendered them useless TO a great many
who visited the city. The usual facili'
lies for bringing stock, implements. &C.,
free of charge, are also tendered.-CHpPer.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-10-15

Nine more convicls from the hulks Of
Bermuda have recently arrived in Boston,
in the schooner Sis Robert Sale, but were
fortunately arrested through the vigilance
of the police, and prevented from landing,
The British authorities at Bermuda are
Systematically practising this outrage.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-10-15
ohio.

Wood, DEM, has been elected Cover
nor. The Congressional Delegates has
undergone no change.
Both branches of the Legislature are
wing, ensuring the wings Z. 5. Sena-
tor to be elected this winter.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-10-15
The Steam Tow Boat Virginia

Passed this place last week en- route for
Cumberland, for the purpose Of towing
Coal Boats on the Canal, in which trade
it will hereafter engage. 1t will ply be-
tween Cumberland and Alexandria.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-10-15

We learn that the gentleman whose
death was noticed in the article copied by
MS, from the Baltimore Patriot, a few days
since, is not DR.. Alec G.. Hammond, oil
Berkeley County, Va, as stated, but DR..
Thomas Hammond, Of Shepherdstown,
Va, gentleman emiRent in his profess
SION. and possessed of all those virtues
which adaFa aud beaut(y private life
.4itr. G0ceiIe.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-10-15

Thu Courier, Of Louisville. contains a
description of magnificent fancy ball
which was given in Thai city on HE night
Of the 25sh alt, by Mrs. Robert J. Ward,
1t is represented 10 hsye heen one of the
most sumpIGous entertainments ever gigeR
Ia America.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-10-15
APPOINTMENT OF PoFEssoR.--At th'

APPOINTMENT OF a PoFEssoR.--Al eie
meeting of che Board Of Visitors OF the
Virginia Military institute, held last week
tor Inc purpose q? appointing another pro-
fessor in that INSTITUTION. Maj. Alexander
p. Stewart at present Prof OF Natural PHI
losophy in ths University OF fennesse.
was appointed Prof. Of Natural Phiiose-
ply. Mai. Gillian vino had lately taken
charge cf The department Of Natural Pm.
losophy returns g ,ae rsofessorihip OF
Che ;Bi>try. 81"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-10-15
Pennsylvania.

Philadelphia. Charles Gi!pin, whiS
elected Mayor, by 2,573 maj.
The Democrats have gained four OF
FIVE mmembers OF Congress in this state,
and have carried both branches Of the
Legislature.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-10-15

RoBBING PRIEsr-The Rev. Mr..
Matthew of the Roman Catholic Church,
f ST. in Washington, was last week robb.
ed OF money 10 the amount If $3.50. Il
was stolen from a drawer. Which is The
meanest act Of the tao - robbing the
church, or robbing the pastor !-Clipper.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-10-15

SoXs OF TEMPgRANCE.--This order,
organized in New York in 1912 by six
teen obscure persons, now numbers over
100000 members. scattered over the con
linent from New Foundland to the Pacific
coast. News has just been received OF
the organization Of the Grand Division Of
England, under charter from the Ma
tionaI Division of North America. 1t is
highly popular in Engand.--ChPPcr.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-10-15
AGENCY.
II William Thomson

Mr.. William Thomson, S. f. corner OF
Baltimore and Calvert sis, Baltimore, Md, Is
our authorized agent to receive SUBSCRIPTIONS
and advertisements, and receipt Tor all payments
or the same.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-10-15

Hon. ". B. Robinson, on The part o.
the British GOvernment,concluded a treaty
on tie 9th ulIimo, with the Chippewa
Indians, inhabiting the northern shores Of
Lakes Superior and Huron, by which the
Indians have coded all the lands from the
eastern extremity of Lake Huron 10 Pig
con River, on Lake Superior, and inland
to the height of land, together with the
islands of The lakes and rivers. The
price paid Was $4,000 in hand, and an
annuity forever of 81, 4O0.-.4Ler. Gaz.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-10-15
DETROIT, Oct. 8.

Furiher ofMe Effects Of the Fagitire
Lar. Considerable excitement has been
created here by the arrest of fugitive
slave, under the new law. An examine
ton took place to-day; and in conse-
quence Of the threats of great number of
negroes, who armed themselves and a.
vowed their determination TO rescue the
prisoner, SCOTS Guards, Gray's Guards,
md the United States troops, were called
out, and with loaded muskets, escorted
the fugitive from the prison TO the court
room. No attempts were made 10 release
the prisoner, although some stones, brick
bats and other missiles were thrown at
The marshal's carriage. The crowd even
tually dispersed, and the negro was COM
mitted to jail for week, in order 10 give
time for both parties TO procure evidence.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-10-15
Election Returns.

Below we give such election returns as
have reached us before going to press
combining ourselves chiefly to results;
Baltimore Mayorality Election. }. IL
T. Jerome, wing, elected, maj. III.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-10-15

A. ]. O'Bannon, Esq, formerly OF
Page county, at one time connected with
the Winchester Virgnian, has purchased
the establishment Of Tie Paramount Dem.
oeralic Banner" The paper is 10 be en-.
Iarged and improved. We extend 10
friend O'Bannon the rigl, hand Of fellow.
ship, and wish him better fortune than
usually attends the conductors Of the
press.-MchmOnd Enquirer.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-10-15

A TAME Iona correspondent of the
New York Herald, writing from Paris,
says There ha' been in Paris for the
last two weeks, French officer recently
returned from Africa, who has for his
companion in the streets a magnificent,
lion, who follows him like dog. The
name Of the animal is Emir. and never
have | seen more splendid specimen Of
the king of the forest. Though did not
like much TO be ne1r his majesty, VEN
tured the other night to approach, him.
and horresco referens! he licked my
hands as dog would do. The French
proverb says that "we must play with
fire." and fear one Of these days the
lion will find his wild nature, and make
some bloody deed
The North-Carolina standard., 1850-06-12
Rockingham, May 25, 1850.
TRUE COURAGE.

An incident occurred on Friday last, in returning
from Chapel Hill, which deserves notice, and is
striking example to young men to show what true
courage is, contrasted with the mock sensbty we
frequently see which sends them to the field of hon
orr upon a mere punctiio. heavy four-horse hack,
with two ladies and six gentlemen, was descending
hill about Is miles from Raleigh, when one of the
wheels struck high stump, which threw the driver
from the box, and the horses started off at full speed
Two Of the young men made their exit from the hack
without ceremony. The horses soon overlook anoth-
er hack, and disastrous collision seemed inevitable
Fortunately, it passed without striking About this
time one Of the gentlemen, whose name it is proper
should be known,) Mr.. RlcHARD H. L. BLounr, of
Perquimans County, Chapel Hill Student-at
great risk to himself gained the box and succeeded
in reaching the only rein that had not fallen to the
ground, and BY his presence Of mind and exer,ions,
the horses were stopped after running about mile
Ne serious damage was done. .
We are furnished with the facts by one who feels
very grateful to Mr. Blount for this truly heroic act
and considers this notice due to him from the whole
party, scho remained in tie coach.