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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-09-02
The Corn Crop in the West.

1t IS now pretty well ascertained thai
the corn crop in six of the Western States
VIZ: Ohio, Kentucky, Missouri, Illinois,
Indiana, and Tennessee, will fall at least
one-fourth, if not one-third, below an aver
age yield. The average yieId of these
States is computed at 3I6,95G, 1893 bush
els; supposing the crop to fall short one
fourth, and there will be a loss Of nearly
eighty millions of bushels, worth SO cents
a bushel, forty millions of dollars. A
Correspondent of the New York Times
says, eighty millions of bushels of Corn
are enough to fatten all the cattle and hogs
and make all the whiskey which comes
TO the markets of New York, Phiadel-
phia, Boston and Cincinnati That same
Correspondent also says, that the Wheat
crop does not come up to full average in
these States and the Potato will be al
most a total failure.
The inevitable consequence of this
state of things will be, that the farmer
cannot pay the country merchant, the
country merchant, cannot pay the city
merchant, and the city merchant cannot
pay the importer-and that there will be
very tight times among them.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-09-02
For the Farmer.

We learn from the Hagerstown W ing
Chronicle, that Mr.. Joseph Newcomer
an intelligent and respectable farmer o!
Washington County, Md, has discovered
a method of destroying the Fly in wheat,
For number of years he has been enga-
ged in experiments for testing the origin
growth and pecuIiarities of the Fly IN
Wheat. The result has been a satoiac-
tory ore to himself and others and ms
proposition for extending the benefits OF
those experiments is, certainly, most
reasonable one. His object is not TO re-
alize from his discoveries handsome for
tune, but to extend them throughout the
union at d compensation which will bare
" renunerate him for the time aid trou-
bic expended. He proposes 10 send to
the Clerk of each County the receipt and
necessary instructions for preparing the
seed wheat, by whom twelve or twenty
four respectable farmers shall be selected
10 test its value. II it does not prove all
he claims for it, he asks no return ; but
if il prove successful in destroying the
raviging insect, he asks universal dlItu-
sion of the secret throughout the county,
at the sum of 500 or $50, according
to its territorial extent and agricultural re-
sources.
This is matter in which not only
wheat growers are interested, but every
man, woman and child, who has a mouth
to feed; and the test to which Mr.. New
conner proposes submitting his discovery,
is one that should readily be resorted to
by every County III the Union. We hope
the proposition may be accepted through
out the States. There can be nothing
published possessing greater interest for
the farmer, or intelligent general reader,
and we feel confident that there Will be
general disposition to test the value of
Mr.. Newcomers preparation.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-09-02
Grasshopper Roast In California.

Among the choice delicacies with which
the Digger Indians regale themselves dur
ing the summer seasan-says the Empire
county Argus-is the grasshopper roast.
Having been eye witness to the preRara-
ton discussion of one of their feasts of
grasshoppefs, we can describe II truthful
".
There are districts in Clifornia, as well
as portions of the plains between the Ser
ra Nevade and the Rocky mountains that
literally swarm with grasshopPers, and IN
such astonishing numbers that a man can
not place his foot on the ground, while
walking there, without crushing great
numbers. To the Indian they are deli
cacy, and are caugh. and cooked in the
following manner; A piece of ground is
sought where they most abound, IN the
centre of which an excavation is made
large and deep enough to proven! the in
sect from hopping out when once in
The entire party Of Qiggers--old and
young, male and female than surround as
much of the adjoining grounds as the can,
and with each green bough in hand,
whipping and thrash!ng on every side,
gradually approach the centre, driving the
insects before them in countless multi
tu%ss, till at last all, or nearly all, are Sc
cured in the pit. In the meantime, small
er excavations are made, answering the
purpose Of ovens, in which fires are kind
led and kept uC Till the surrounding earth
for a short distance, becomes sufficiently
heated, with flat stone large enough to
cover the oven. The grasSboppers are
now taken in coarse bags, and after being
thoroughly soaked in water for few mo-
ments, are emptied into the over and
closed in. Ten or fifteen minutes suffice
TO roast them, when they are taken out
and even without further preparation, and
with much apparent relish; or as is
sometimes the case, reduced 10 pow
der and made into soup. And having,
from curiosity tasted, not the soup. but
the roast-realy if one could but divest
himself of the idea Of eating an insect, as
we do an oyster or shrimp, with other
preparations than simply roasting, they
would not be considered very bad eating,
even by more refined epicuEes than the
Digger Indians.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-09-02
Our Churches.

The new NJ. E. Church is now ready
for the roof, which is TO be Of slate. This
is decidedly a handsome church edihce'
1t is built of brick, 50 by 40 feet; and II
the interior is fitted up as neatly as we
have every reason to expect, there will be
few finer or more imposing churches in
the Valley.
The Episcopal congregation, under the
pastoral charge of Rev. G. W. ANDREWS,
have also commenced building a new
Church, in consequence Of the small and
dlapidated condition of the old one. The
site they have selected is a very eligible
one. The building is TO be of stone, from,
ling on German street 10 feet and run
ming back l04 feet. Mr.. JOSEPH Ran,
DALI, from whose acknowledged skill,
industry and perseverance we anticipate
its speedy completion, has contracted 10
do the WORK.
The Lutheran Church has recently
been quite handsomely reGted, adding
much to its appearance and to the comfort
of those who assemble 10 worship there.
We are pleased to see this spirit of i'm
provement so rife amongst our church
going people. We are Of that number
who do no! believe that people should live
in palaces and worship in barns.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-09-02

In ChareStOwn. al the residence of Mrs F.
VI. Grrgss, on Saturday the 20 inst, aged 81
years, Mrs, .tnns Frame Ber1IL the eldest dauph
Ter Of lie late DR.. Lee Guges and wife Of Inc
Kew H. l. Berry OF MarlIn. burg elkeley CO.,
Va.
On Tuesday last after a pronacicd illness.
Mi James W. Mckee, Printer, az,d about %
Feuy. "'' P''''
On sunday last, at the residence Of Thomas
u. ui''l'. L.q, Charlotte Elizabeth daughter of
VT. ""mas Lackland, Of this county, aged 8
months "s'u
On Tuesday, 18th august, al he residence Of
Jacob Gruter Of this county, Sarah Vh;,tiag-
'0a' :" ihe sd gear other age
Oh Tie Isl inst, Mrs Susan n Smith wife or
S'F' george a. Smith Of 1artp,bur. IN The a2d
i'ai o. her age; and on ,he 18th i.st Borbaya
H. smith, daughter Of the same IN IL. ialh year
.! her age. zee i''h 'e''
IN lamP Hill, on Thursday evening the 10th
INST, Charles, infant son OF Singleton 3 Marian
liln'oers, ag9d months and Is DAYS.
J On tuesday evening, the 22.I inst. at the
ieS'oo"ce Of her father in Hanover Pa. OF con-
SUMPTION Yrs Anna .Nlria Eieh iJeresr. wife
Oh mr. Geo " EcbeIberger, Of Ibis county,
years. 90
Tn friday, the % inst, Mrs. Sarah ". S.
HACKS crnsort Of Wells J. Hawks, ESQ, Mayor
Oh Chariesiown, aud daughter OF Enos Smith,
AshAeid, MASSACHUSETTS,, aged 80 years.
Ia berkeley County, on 10th Of August, Mr..
Pofnr ". Y4npelrs, aged about IS years
10 'his County, on the oath August John
G1diIer son Of Mr Peter Gardner, aged about
~ years.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-09-02
Almost a Fire.

We understand that qIantity Of chat
and straw, lying upon the barn floor Of
Mr.. JAMES GLENN, about miles from
this place, was discovered TO be on fire
ON Wednesday evening, the 3Oth ult., the
flames, it is said, had reached the grders
before the superhuman exertions Of MIR.
G's slaves and neighbors could succeed
in extinguishing them. Ii is presumed
that the negro boy of Mr.. RucbIe, who
runaway on the evening previous, was the
instig5:log of the fire as he was seen IL
that neighborhood during the same day.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-09-02
From California.

Two steamers arrived at New York
from California, on Thursday last, the one
bringing over one million Of dollars in
gold, and the other eight hundred thous-
and. The Wing State Convention met
at Sacramento on the 2sIh, and continued
in session for two days. G. W. Bowie,
formerly of Maryland, was chosen as the
candidate for Congress from Northern
California, and Calhoun Benham from
Southern California. There being two
sets of Democratic candidates in the field,
there is no doubt Of the election of the
Wings. The proceedings were very har'
monious. The Democratic Convention
also met at Sacramento on the 18th ult.
There was great confusion from the COM
mencement, two chairmeD and double
set Of committees, having been appointed.
Two sets of candidates were nominated
for Congress. The Know Nothings
were organizing at Sacramento. The
crop of Breadstufs in California are more
than sufficient for the next twelve wonths
of home consumption, and large ship,
ments will be made TO the United States
and Australia.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-09-02
weekly Gazette,

We have received several numbers OF
a neat and sPrighty little sheet Of the a
bove title, edited and published by our
Young friend D. F. A. WILLIAMS, al Han
cock, Washington County, Md, We
hope that Fary may be sus aimed far
beyond his sanguine anIiciPadons, in DIFF
fusing light and knowledge into the dark
and bonighied .agions of old Hancock.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-09-02
Consumption and splitting Blood.

See the certificate Of Mr.. Turner II. Ramsey,
Fredericksburg, Va, and late of the City Hotel,
Richmond, Va.
DIR. John Mngc, of the city Of Richmond,
though a regular physician, and Of course OPP
posed to what he called quack medicine, was
obliged TO say that its good effect IN the case Of
MIR. Ramsey, were wonderful indeed.
He had been given up by several physicians /,
had tried most OF the quack medicines, and was
on the verge of despair, as well as the grave,
when he tried Carriers Spanish Mixture
We refer the public to his full and lengthy GER
tifcate around the bottle, stating his cure.
Il : See advertisement
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-09-02
Henry,s nvigorating Cordial.

The merits Of this purely vegetable extract
for the removal and cure of physical prostraton,
genial debility nervous affections, sc, &c, are
fully described in another column Of this paper,
to which the reader is referred. 81 per bottle,
3 bottles for SIS, six bottles for - SIC per doz-
en-. Observe the marks ofthe Genuine. IL Pre-
pared only by S. Z. COHEN, No. 3 Franklin
Row, Vine Street, below Eighth, Philadelphia,
Pa, 10 ,chom all orders must be addressed. For
sale by all respectable Druggists and Merchants
throughout the country. PEEL s. STEVENS, Alex
andra, Va, wholesale agents for Virginia, and
for sale by Dr. f. G. Williams, Shepherdstown;
L. d. Hammond and a. VI. Cridler, Harper's
Ferry l.. VI. Smith Charestown; l.. F. Hart
man, Winchester W. Ii. Hesletine, Martins
burg.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-09-02
Joseph A. ChapIine, Esq.

The friends of this gentleman, who is
a native of this County, will be pleased
to learn that his merit is acknowledged, in
Iowa, the State Of his adoption. In sew
eral of our exchanges he is highly spoken
of as an orator and talented man. He is
now engaged in stun.ping the State of
Iowa, in making Anti-Nebraska speeches,
and his efforts give promise of brilliant
future. The Dubuque Observer speaks
of him in glowing terms. The Cumber-
land Telegraph says "Mr. ChaPline is
a clever gentleman, and if his talents are
duly appreciated there is no post, howev-
err exalted, to which he may not in time
aspire" We feel confident our fellow
citizens will unite with US in bidding him
a hearty God Speed"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-09-02
Proira cted Meeting.

A Proracted Meeting, under the aus.
pices of the Ministers and members Of
the NJ. E. Church, will be held near Lee
town, commencing Saturday, the 9th of
September.
The Second Quarterly Meeting (fOr the
present Conference year, for Jefferson
Circuit, under the direction of the Rev.
GEO. HiLDr, P. E., will be held in
Smithfeld, commencing to-day, End Of
September.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-09-02
ONE WHO KNOWS.

A. If the statements we see in many OF tl'e
papers and the names ofmany highly resPecta-
bic ply sicians ard citizens of high standing at
rached to certificates of the good effects OF
medicine, can be relied on, it seems to US The
height of incrodulity to doubt for moment me
intrinsic Uirtue of the 'MEXlCAN MUSTANG
LlNIMENT.'' The fact is admitted by all, that
it is the best external remedy ever discovered by
the medical faculty; and that il is certain cure
for all kinds of Cutaneous diseases, both on man
and beast. We cordially recommend it to any
Of our readers who troubled with any Of the
diseases for which il is recommended. A5@See
advertisement in another column.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-09-02
Returns of Berkeley Election.

We understand that Mr.. Cushwa can
GiGate for the sherifaIly in Berkeley
County, was on Thursday the 3lst August
elected over his competitor Mr.. Newco'
mer, by AZ majority.
This contest has been one of the mos
exciting ever known in this region.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-09-02
Fatal Accident.

REUBEN STIPEs, a young man aged
about 81 years.son of Mr.. Thomas Stpes
of harper's Ferry, was killed near that
place, on Wednesday, the 3Olh ult., by
attempting to jump upon burden Cal
while il was in motion, and fell, the en-
tire train passing over him, crushing hin
to death Instantly.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-09-02
Skceted.

A negro boy named Henry, aged about
II years, the property of Mr. JoHN r..
RUcKLE, of this County, took it into his
head to declare his freedom, and absquat.
uIated on Tuesday night,the 29th ult., for
parts unknown to his master, as yet. A
reward Of 500 is offered for his appre-
hension. For particulars see bills.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-09-02
Great Fire at TrOY.

A fire broke out al one O'Clock yester-
day, and spread with irresistible fury ov-
er space equal 10 about eight blocks,
consuming, probably, not less than TWO
or three hundred buildings, and destroy
ing property amounting TO not less than
one million Of dollars. Owing to the dry
state Of everything, it was almost lmpos-
sble to check the fury Of the flames. The
burnt district j. bounded on the west by
the river, on the east by tie river TO d.
vision street, and from thence by The al
ley between First and Second streets, and
on the south by Jefferson street. la this
district is embraced an extensive lumber
business, and lumber amounting to not
less than Two hundred and iIiy thousand
dollars was destroyed The freight de-
pot, the machine shop and several ear
houses, wilh the cars OF The Hudson Rly-
er Railroad, also tie very extensive es.
tab!i-hmcul kuoan as Bnage's char fac
tory, the bell foundry OF jones & Hitch
sock, and several other manufacturing es.
adjustments, are destroyed.
The hIc vas arrested Oh the east side
. in The rear of lte range Of cosby dwelling,
fronting on Washington Park, and on tn,
south by Inc open space bounded by Jcl
fersDn street.. There l. large amount o
insurance - the properly. The HON,
and New York Companies suffer yer,
ssyelely.-Nfm York lIjrror, 26ih uii
.. The deaths by cholera in New YorI
! -. 5000 sn Or slaloL % long
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-09-02
Public Sale.

Mr.. BENJAMIN HOFFMAN, Administra-
tor of David Hoffman, deceased, will sell
at public sale, on Saturday the 9Th inst,
| Milk Cow, Head of Hogs, Black
smith, MiiI-vright and Carpenter Tools,
and a variety of Household and Kitchen
Furniture, See bills.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-09-02
mtemperance in Congress.

Gerrltt Smith in his address to his con
stiuents says that "as the friend Of ten
perance both my lips and example shall
ever testify against any night session Of
Congress, that is not called for 10y the
cIearest necessity.
Il was present part Of the night ses-
sion in which the final vote on the Ne
braska bin was taken, and was well con-
WINGED that Congress should avoid all I'M
necessary night sessions, until Congress
loves temperance more, and rum less.
Never did | witness more gross drunken
ness than ! Witnessed on that occasion. !
had to remain until II o cIock-lor had
TO remain until | could record my vote a
gainst the pro-slavery bill. After that l
hurried away, full Of shame and sorrow.
ut so happened that Lord Elgln, the
Governor of Canada, sat by my side, for
an hour or more, during that evening OF
sad recolectons. The drunkenness was
perceived by him as well as by myself. |
might rather say, it glared upon his obser-
Walton, as well as upon my own. II was
certainly very polite and kind in him to
tell me, as he did, in the course of our
conversation respecting this disgraceluI
scene, that he had witnessed shameful dis
order in the British Parliament. Never.
theless his pohteness and kindness did
not relieve me Of my deep modification. >
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-09-02

THE NEXT observation-disclosures
will next be held in Vermont, California
and Maine. In the two former on Tues
day the 9Th of September, and in the lat
Ter on Monday the llth. Representatives
in Congress will be elected in all three OF
these States, and the Legislatures OF two
of Them, Vernon, and California, will
choose an U. S. Senator apiece. Look
out for Wing thunder,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-09-02
For CapOn.

President Pierce, accompanied by JEFF
ferson Davis, Secretary of War, and j..
D. Hoover, Esq, Marshal of the District,
passed up on Wednesday, in the cars en-
route for Capon Springs.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-09-02
DANNIAG8G,

On Thursday evening last, by Rev. Mr.. Lips-
comb Mr.. John Cai,in Hunter, Foreman Of The
Free Press Office, Charleslown formerly Of Har-
rIsonburg, Va, to Miss .1nn Rebecca, eldest
daughter Of the late Geryis $. Gardner Of
CharIestown.
On the 18th inst, at the residence Of MIR Joseph
Downing, Sandy Hook, Md, by Rev. j. r.
Price Mr.. John ". Padgea, and Olive ROderiek,
all Of liarpers-Ferry' Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-09-02
Fire IN the U'oOdS-ImmenSe DeStruC
1;on-Traue[ Stoned, &c.

flOn-ITuUeI Sf0PPeN' &c
Buffalo, Aug. 26.-The pine woods
near London, Canada West, are still
burning, and threaten the city with de-
s.rucuon. The smoke is so dense that
the Grea, Western Railroad trains have
been temporarily discontinued.
Bangor, Aug. %. The fire in the
woods still continues, and there Is scarce
~ town within fifty miles of here that
has not suffered more or less.
The drouth still continues, aud the crops
are literally parched.
The damage to the wood lands in this
immediate vicinity from fire, is estimated
at over $1,000. The roads are lmPas-
sable il many places,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-09-02
SIi9nnOndale.

A grand Ball, extensive Fireworks and
Balloon ascension, will come of al
Shannondale Springs, on Tuesday next
9Th September.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-09-02

Terrible Tornado, Church BlO1Cn Doscn
Trenty;fUe Killed and Large Nun
Der UO1nded Sc.
Cincinnati, Aug, 2S-We learn by a
boat Just arrived from Louisville that a
destructive tornado swept over that city
yesterday afternoon, accompanied by On
immense destruction of property.
The congregation of the Fourth Pres
byteraa Church. were at the time Of the
storm attending service The wind lifted
up the roof, and caused the walls to tot
ter, and amid a scene Of fright and cOnlu-
sion fell down into the body Of the church
carrying with it portion Of the walls.
The reports received here state that
twenty-five of the congregation were IN
stanlly killed and large number serious
ly wounded-many of them fatally.
The telegraph is rot working, out as
soon as the boat arrives | will send full
particulars.
A large number Of other buildings were
un-roofed and blown down.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-09-02

David Wilmot, the "proviso" man, is
again at work in Pennsylvania, preaching
snti.Nebraskaism,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-09-02

Gen. Scott, it is said, will be brought
forward again as the candidate for the
Presidency with Bell, Of Tennessee. Tor
NE Vice Presidency.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-09-02
SI95.5O

Forty suits were ended anddsposed of
in session of four days,--nearly all OF
them plain and undispuled, and in only
two of them were Jurles sworn.
The above named facts are submitted
for the consideration of those who take all
interest in public affairs. BY
ONE WHO KNOWS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-09-02

The deaths by cholera in New York
this season, SO far, stated al 1906.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-09-02
Coming out Of the Little End oil Tie HUTT''

GREAT CRY AND LITTLE Nooi-'
At the August Term, 1854, OF the Couh-
~ Court of Jefferson, the pay oil 'ne
JI,cis,ra,es amounted TO $4,000
The pay of the Jurors sum-
moned to attend Court oS'oo
- TLa noyoc Grand Jury 1900
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-09-02
LATER from Mexico.

New Orleans, Aug. 26.-ihe steamer
Or;zaba arrived here yesterday. bringing
d.,os from Mexico to the l7lh. Count
BouIbon and the other French officers re-
Gently arrested had been sentenced to be
shnt On the 10Th. Another Government
victory was reported on the 7!h' but noiN-
inc bad been heard Of Alvarez
An extreme and unprecedented drought
prevailed in many parts OF Mexico. Inc
crops in many parts of the country were
limos, an entire failure, and fears OF lam
me were seriously entertained. ;,
The Indian troubles, at Durango, had
been partially checked-armed bands had,
however appeared in other districts and
bad committed many depreda'IonS. hu'
mars here are current that 20 or 81 Mex
leans had already been murdered.
The cholera and yellow fever had great
" decreased. 90 yo bove
dates from the Rio Grande to the l9'h'
The revolution in Tamaulipas was spread
mo, and several towns had adhered
4 Gght took place on the l2'h near
Nalamoras, when the insurgents were
victorious, aud totally routed, the Govern
Nrw ORLEANS. Aug. 29.-Later intel
IiCsnce from the Rio Grande represents
IGe Insurgents as having had 4 succession
Of victories over tie Government troops
and as being in full possession OF the
whole of Tamaulipas, except TamP'co
and Matamoras, which II was thought
rbev would ultimately be able to secure
also. CaravajaI is again in the field ana
j. more than a match for the weak ana
dispirited Government troops,
,ci Hmm