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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-04-01

AxEcDoTE.-The Journal of Com
merce tells the following capital anecdo,e
Of Joe Smith, the Mormon: "Some per-
sons visited him during his troubles in
Illinois, and the conversation turned upon
self defence. He was asked what he
drought of The word Of theScEipture, which
REQUIRED him who had been smllten on
one cheek, to turn the other also. A very
remarkable passage, he answered, spoken
by Jesus himself, and strikingIy Illustrative
of his thorough acquaintance with human
nature. 4 man may slrke YOU at FIRST
under a mistake, or without intending any
harm and you ought not 20 str,k &c back
Immediately, but turn the other che Elk and
give him an opportunity to explain, or if
he be in earnest, TO repeat the offence.
However, You need not turn third time,
but if man strikes you twice, then into
him like a Thousand Of brick. W
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-04-01

MAN STABBED BY WoMAM.--The n.
Orleans Bulletin, of the 10Th, says that
John Htzelberger Germany was yesier-
Murphy lrish) in-Gravier street. opposite
the Hotel. Her daughter, Miss Bridget
Quinn, was with her at the time. Hllze!-
berger was taken to the Charity Hospital
and is supposed to be fatally stabbed;
Both mother and daughter were arrested
and locked up, without bail, in the fIfs'
District Jail. It's SAID that llIizeioergeF'
under promise Of marriage had deceIY-
ed and BETRAYED Miss Quinn, and failing
10 obtain any satisfaction from him, her
mother thus took summary vengeance
upon him. Ifthese are the facts bail might
have been at once allowed both of the
woman whether Hitzclberger lives or
dies. for there is not a jury in Louisiana
tina, will convict either Of them.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-04-01

Scene IN A RAILROAD GAR "A Cln-
cinnati paper vouches for the following:
"While the train of cars was at Cleve-
land depot heading for Columbus, a lady
bearing an infant child in her arms, (appa-
rendy five or six weeks old) entering one
of the passenger cars, and on going 10 a
young lady of some l6 or Is years, very
politely inquired if she would do her the
favor TO hold her babe until she could
step out and see to the disposal Of her
baggage. The young lady generously
complied, and received the infant in her
arms. The mother left the cars, and has
not been seen or heard Of since. The
young lady also fell heir to carpet sack,
which had been placed under charge by
the inhuman mother; in which was found
a note containing a request that the chlId
should be treated with kindness, in which
case it might become distinguished man.
Several offers to take the child were made
TO the young lady, but she refused TO give
it up to any but its lawful and natural
mother"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-04-01

o. Kalafat, of which so much has been
said lately, is a town of two thousand
houses. Ii is surrounded with walls, has
a quarantine, town hall, custom house,
three churches and cavalry barracks. II
is the chief place of sub-adminislrator's
distrjct. The redoubts raised by The Turks
are Of greatextent and very strong. They
are partly raised on two high hills in the
plains of Kalalat, about mile distant from
each other, and have numerous artillery.
All the neighboring country is commanded
by these hills in such way that no APP
proach to the Danube can be made. In
1928 these hills were occupied and fortl-
fed by the Russians. Between Widden
and Kalafat the Danube is less than mile
wide, and the course of it is very rapid.
The island in which the Turks are forti-
fled, is situated near the left bank it is
partly covered with wood, and is defended
by strong inrenchments Of earth, bearing
large artillery. Above Widdm the Turks
have constructed new citadel, according
10 all the rules of art.-LOndOn Times.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-03
The Russian Strength nj scbastopol.


Every one asks himself what may be the number
the engaged in the defence OF Sebastopol but,
IN the absence OF positive data II only be estimated
IN an hypothetical manner. The Vienna jour1als-de
ceved without being OF it, by the agents par
tsans OF Russanade the forces OF that Tower in the
Crmea amount TO the exorbtant number OF lao 900
We may judge how far this is exagycraton when We
similar information stated that the garrison Of Eupatora
Goo strong, and that the Russians lad hsnked
the wall, OF that town by three large forts The allies
landing there, found town without Notifications,
and having for its entire garrison 200 men. Setting
aside therefore, these improbable numbers, and even
that Of l05 600 men, given recently the force at
the disposal OF Prince Menschiko may be estimated at
ne q tie Dneiser, after march Of twenty eight days
All tie endorsements which he could collect through
out the extent OF his command must have already joined
him.
il appears that the rel Increment Of 5000 who
came from Kerch, and who Joined him the Alma the
very day before the battle included the garrison OF
Anspa, aud among others the sixteenth and THIRTY tr
regiments which in front of the battle and suffered
severely. II j. regarded very difficult matter for
the troops which must have lest Kherson and Ncoaief
hearing OF tho landing OF the allies 10 arrive In time
TO lake part in the defence of Sebastopol The rein
forcemets received by Prince Menchiko composed
OF troops from the garrisons on the coast OF Urcasa,
There must be also added these reinforcements the
sailors Of the Russian feet by Of whom the enc
ys force may be brought up TO g. 900 men, which Is
the highest number that be admitted, since the
Russian army the Alma only estimated nj 10000
But The combined army also receives reinforce
ments, which will bring IL up 70 the same number,
20 00O and il win therefore be perfectly prepared
while carrying the siege theoretically, TO it
with army capable of gaining, IL necessary second
pitched attic over the Russians.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-03
The Americans I'm Japan.
[From the Hong Kong Register, Aug. 15.l


few curious incidents have come to our knowledge,
arising from the late visit made by Commodore Perry to
japan; one of them peculiarly showing the long
and si existing hatred which this people have borne,
VAS placed before the japanese officials for signature,
they Immediately noticed the literal translation which
was given to the words commonly used by Christian
nations in such documents, in the year Of Lord"
and refused unequvocaly to attach their signatures
while these Ito them) offensive words remained They
would give no reason, enter into any argument
kind Of compromise made and perhaps many people
will think the Commodore did not act the commits
sioner OF Christian country ought to have acted the
occasion For the expression in the year Of Lord
was substituted " in the year of remembrance" Some
books which had been given by officers of the expedition
to the people, in which the of Jesus Christ oc
Cured were returned by the government officers and it
was thought not ono copy thus given away remains in
the country.
The heavy guns Of the ships and all the implements
Of war on board-muskets, pistols, revolvers, &c-ex
cited the curiosity Of the Japanese Bnt this curiosity
shown, short time before leaving q neatly got up
work, with most beautifully finished wood cuts OF each
and every implement cs which had attracted their
also on having seen laid down the keel Of large
sci which the Japanese meant to build (after) the
lines Of the Macedonian the beauty and symmetry Of
which vessel they much admired.
cials offered to receive Shore and promised that
moestation or hurt should fall upon them, but that
they should be carefully forwarded to the part Of the
country where their friends resided Whether this pro-
mise was held not to be made in good fath whether
the Japanese found the comforts to be had board
American -ofwar of substantial nature than
those they had been accustomed to in their
try, before the rude winds had blown them from it,
could not be known, but certain it is they would not
accept the offer made Them preferring to remain ON
board ship The officials stated that the government
would no longer offer opposition to its subjects going to
and coming from foreign countries had hitherto been
the case.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-03
FINANCIAL AND CONNER ClAL..


THURSDAY, New. 30 r. A
The tendency Of prices in the stock market stil
tinues downward Illinois Central Bonds and Erie Rail-
road stock the only active securities the list
and the demand for these larger than usual with.
out any variation in market value Most of the pur-
chases of Illinois bonds for remittance to Europe
on foreign account. The purchases of Erie Railroad
stock principally by the shorts for delivery ma
tured contracts We notice sales to-day Of bank stock
to extent The actual sales Of every class of stocks
are forced No who hold will sell at anything
like current prices Unfortunately many large holders
are compelled to realize at any sacrifice, to raise the
to meet their business engagements. The srin
gency In the money market which suddenly
upon u.s. found many unprepared, and they have been
holding their stock securities with the hope that better
times would rule before they compelled to SELL Up
to this time their hopes have not been realized and
where they have been forced upon the market serious
losses have been the result.
At the first board to-day Erie Bonds, 1853, fell OF Il
per cent; Nicaragua Transit, III Michigan Central Rail-
road u; Cleveland and Toledo Railroad, TX. Virginia
6s advanced x per cent. At the second board the
ket was shade better but there is little doing that
it impossible to tell what turn prices will take from
board to another. Erie, Cumberland Reading and New
York Central fraction higher this afternoon. Hold
of stocks hypothecang them at high rates of in
teres to raise the to moet immediate wants. and
the market not therefore, well supplied with stock
it otherwise would be- If the tightness in the money
market continues these stocks must ultimately
out and sales forced at low prices but dis
posed to pay heavy interest for money rather than part
with them at their present value.
After the adjournment of the board the following sales
Of stocks and bonds were made at auction by A. H.
Nicolay:-
1000 Milwaukee City rs, 1875 int. added. SO
1000 Cairo City rs, 1855, do............
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-03

From the Mobile Advertiser, Oct. 25.1
We have already noticed tbe destruction by fire OF
on'ceaA, and private letter lying before us give us
the particulars. From the latter dated October H. we
make the following extract;-
Howard College was burnt to the ground on Sunday
the students sadly burnt injured in some way BY
the conhagraton. Tho fire begun about - O'Clock at
night in the passage and before the boys knew IT, the
stsrsteps were burnt SO that could escape by
but were met by the flames which scorched their faces
arms and hands dreadfuy. AL Of them were compelled
TO jump out Of the windows and in doing, q good
many got their ankles sprained broken. their
II was the most awful thing of the kind ever knew.
negro boy who slept in the college badly burnt
that he died in less than twelve hours. The citizens Of
Marion took the young men TO their houses and tax
ing the best possible care Of them.
The following is a list of those known to be injured
Thomas McKerrsl and his brother Samuel badly
burned and injured Anderson Talbert badly burned
and for some time not expected to recover Prof Brown
Besides the above the two Cevelands, Hunter Matti
son, Chiffon, Maberry, Gordon, and FIVE six Others
are dreadfully manged Some have their arms broken
and are badly burned they be set others have
man named Moore had his broken in two or three
places and 1t stuck in the ground II thought at
one time that several Of the boys would die but II Is yet
doubtful how II win turn out Everything lost only
two or three OF the students being able to their
trunks Out Of twenty five In the college, twenty two
were injured in some way Some of them had to jump
out of the fourth story windows.
The building is total loss All the chemical and phi
losophica apparatus, the cabinet the libraries Of the
college and OF the literary societies. the private libraries
OF the President and professors utterly destroyed
The notes given for endowment of the college, and the
papers relating to its monetary affairs, were all saved
relieve the sufferers, that efforts could DO made to
rescue property Of minor importance.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-03
Tax CAruorrc ouuncu CosrnoyEnsr N DoncuEs-


ua.-The Catholic church At Dorchester which was in
the process OF erection sold recently to gentle
men, who design converting the lot on which II stands
into sites for dwelling houses. This morning the work
of demolition began There interesting points con
nected with the history Of this edihce The land was
bought within few years at very moderate rate, Al
auction. II not known at the time OF the sale that
the successful bidder the agent Of Mr. Fhzsimmons,
the Catholic priest of the place Some OF the citizens
quite enraged when they ascertained that Catho-
lie church to be erected in the heart OF tue village
on the most eligible vacant lot Their hostility TO the
project increased by their unsuccessful attempts 70
purchase the lot OF Mr. Ftzsmmons at large advance
ON the which he gave for it, and also by report
afterwards circulated that he intended TO open burial
ground part Of the lot The citizens petioned the
Legislature 10 pass law forbidding cemetery to DO
opened without the consent of the Mayor and Aldermen
OF city, or the Selectmen Of town the case might
be- law OF this character passed the House OF Repre-
Bishop Fitzpatrick Is reported .have called several
Senators and told them that is people, would not sub
nit to such law, or something to that effect Forth
with several Senators who were counted in its favor,
ranged themselves against the bill, and among them
some who are conspicuous ssKnow Noshin rs y
that party for Congress- credibly informed said
to of the citizens OF Dorchester rhe bill must not
pass the rights of the dear people must be protectei
Tho BILL although just sanitary regulation,
was defeated by this interference The Catholic church
II viii be recoectcd suffered severely the night pre-
cedng the fourth of July Some Tascals placed in it
bomb other explosive material which fractured
the slated roofing but did not dslocae the layers of
stone. The of the explosion examined by the
Grand Jury, but no bill found against any The
priest has held the deed OF the land and refused to
vey IL TO the bishop. He became much embarrassed,
foreclosure and this accounts for the saeBoson Jour
nHJ 1
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-03
OlllfnarY.

GEoSoR EMERSON CHArISE died at Verona, Calhoun
.eounty Michigan, on the 18th of October. The de-
ceased was second Of nobeman of France, Frede
rick Augustus, Count d'Alencon, and Marie Louise
Iyndhurst daughter of Lord Castlereagh, Of limerick
Ireland. He born in the city OF Rome, Italy, Nov
18th 1919 During his infancy his parents took him to
3hsir residence Glasgow Scotland where he was edu
Gated 1t was the wish of his father that he should be-
Come priest Of the Church Of Rome, but his mother
wished him to study theology in the Church of Scot
Hand He could conscientious neither His parents
we're dspeased with him for prefering the Church of
England and the age Of nineteen he left home with
their knowledge but without their consent He sailed
in the spring Of 1888 from the mouth Of the river Clyde
10 the city Of New York Soon after his arrival in this
country he commenced the business of teaching for his
support; but unaccustomed to labor he found himself
npepsred for the trials that awaited him in foreign
land. About years since his brother, William
Narcelus dAlencon then residing 10 the city OF Dub
hn informed him Of the death Of his elder brother,
Frederick Augustus dAencon and of his fathers wish
Ahat he SHOULD return to Europe, marry Roman Ca.
4hoc lsdy in France and become his heir He refused
10 accept his fathers OFFER peferring to suffer amction
and privaton in country where he could worship God
according to the dictates of his conscience In July
1S48 he visited Penn Yam, Yates county, n. Y where
he taught few months; and Oct. 29th, 1S4S, he
married in ST Marks church, Penn Yam, by the Rev.
o. f. Sarkey, to Martha Ann, daughter OF Solomon Bel
lows, of Charlestown, N. Il.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-03

a SLAVE CASE m COLUMBUS, OHro-SUsrAIsINa
SR FUomvR SLAVE Law UNDER DrTIcULrBs.-During .
part Of last week. the District Court Judge Lavitt
siding was engaged IN trying against r. Sloan,
IN attorney 1t 6endusky charging him with aiding In
she escape Of four fugitive slaves The action was
penalty which d 81 90 for each slave Two suts had
been commenced by different owners but all the cir
cumstances against the defendant the same was
pgreed that both cases should be passed upon ct
The case vent to the jury Saturday evening, and
ferdict, we learn was agreed upon Sunday morning,
about O'Clock, and sealed up for the court This
sing the jury was poIed and the verdict was mot guilty
in one case and guilty In the other In the Of Glib
10 the defendant the verdict OF not guilty was
found under the instructions Of the Court the power Of
attorney under which the arrest was made being null
and void.
n the case Of weymer vs. Sloan, the verdict was
syu y There three slaves involved In this case
an the penalty by law Is Fixed at 90 0oo which will BE-
tn amount Of the judgment, with costs. When the
Sury poled, Mr. Mills, one Of the number said ne
gave the verdict Of guilty with extreme Eelucauce
x,oltmbus State Journal, Ot 80.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-03
The Wreck or the Arctic-About Stewart
Holland, the Hero OF tho Gun.
Oc&o \
INV YORK, October q, 1854

NO. Hanover street.
dressing YOU further than my desire Of adding my hum.
bic testimony to the merits Of your noble boy.
telling funny stories &C. and in this way had the
pleasure Of forming intimate acquaintance with him.
last FUN sns
to YOU send you all know regret 1t is SO exceed
About two hours after the Arctic was struck, the
firing Of the gun attracted attention. and recolect
that when saw Mr.. Holland it struck me remarka-
BE- ns
had good chance to 60 into the chief engineers boat
and Be saved but he did mot i seems make the slight
accounted for by the simple word duty, and nothing
else.
recollect that about an hour before the ship sunk
huriedly searching for spikes to help form raft
had just passed through the saloon the sofas were
men who had fainted-and there were many Of them,
and they seemed to to be strangely quiet and resign
ed As emerged from the saloon the that pre-
The passengers had broken up the bar the liquors were
flowing through the scuppers Here and there were
strong, stout looking men, their knees in the atti
mmovable, perfectly stupifed. In the midst Of this
scene Stewart came running to me; his words were,
and break open the door" He snatched one close
side me- and down into the ships hold he dved and
went over the ships side to my raft
Half an hour later, when busy at the raft, voice
hailed me, and on looking up again Stewart when
ne hurriedly asked: " Dorian, have you compass IN
your boatS' "No," replied, and off he went He
knew that any chance had would be shared with him;
and have often thought how strange it is that that
young should for moment quit his gun to inquire
after my safety, and for o moment think OF his
But such Stewart Holland. i recollect dis
tnctly his appearance he hailed from the deck.
The right side of his face black with powder, and
two largo spots on the left side. When he spoke his
countenance seemed to me to be lighted up with
thing like quiet smile. Respectfully yours,
FRANCIS DORIAN,
4 Late Third Officer steamship Arctic.
i Mr. HOLLAND
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-03

TO TIE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.
Nyv YoRK. Nov. 4

Nyw YORK, Nov, 1, 1884.
DEAR srn-rn Publishing the annexed you win be doing
justice TO well worthy VI honor as nations repre-
sentative. surprised at the commune ations pub
hsted in your columns from Capt. Edward Beatty,
who must be under deluson regards the con-
duct and character of J. Randolph Clay, ESQ., our Minis
ter &C, 20 the republic of Peru think it most I'M
generous In the captain 10 write he does of Mr. Clay
(even were his surmses correct) who being In Lima,
thousands OF miles away has but poor chance Of sue
cessfuy meeting the aspersons upon his public eharsc
ter I can speak sir, from experience and personal
knowledge OF Mr. Clay, that better representative the
United States never sent to South America. For up
wards OF three years / was that coast during
Which ] visited Lima several times, spending
little while there each time. ] went there stran.
GER and introduced myself to Mr.. Clay, who wei
coined me most cordially as an American
citizen had many many opportunities OF seeing Mr..
Clay IN his official character, FOR difficulties were contn
uay occurring in that quarter. especially during the
rush 10 California. On every occasion, Mr.. Clay proved
himself equal to the high trust reposed in him by
Gays reappointmeni, and looking upon these appoint
ments generally given out political prefermens
graticd at the choice that at least had been reap
pointed independently OF political influence, well worthy
Of such honor. Mr.. Clay /, well versed in diplomacy
which consists not in excited braggadocio but act
By tr Snd snd schoar aaS
good satesman-one whom and every American should
be proud TO initiate But the most conclusive proof that
pies is TO be found in the fact that he has been retain
ed abroad representative of government through
successive administrations without distinction of party
for period of twenty years and morea St Petersburg
Vienna and elsewhere-and it only few days ago
that the papers here applauded the promptitude with
which he acted in personally demanding and obtaining
the release OF American citizen unusty condemned
have avoided any personal illusions to Capt Beatty in
to his aspersions Mr. Clay but the bitterness
expressed in his communication should be sufficient
rebuke, and does but little injury to Mr. Cays charac
ter Yours, respectfully,
FREDERICK FRYE, No. IS Second avenue.