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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-03-11
singular Outrage by a Boy,

The Cambridge Chronicle gives iuil
particulars of a remarkable case OF attempt
ed juvenile barbarity at Dorchester Mass.
1t appears that boy about 10 years old,
named Frederick Pierce, son of John
Pierce, called at the house of the late
Daniel f. Snow. AID inquired for his son,
lad Of about IL years, saying he wished
10 take a ride with him. Ascertainlng
that yong Snow was absent in Cambridge,
Pierce proceeded thilher with a carriage
and found him, and started homeward.
In passing through the city, they took
boy named Philip Wagner in company,
and after taking refreshments at Vinton' S
saloon, in Washington street, by invitation
o! Pierce, the parties proceeded TO Dor
chester. On the way young Snow was
bound hand and foot, and his mouth stuff
ed with a handkerchief TO prevent out
cries. Pierce obtained from his home a
cat-o-nne- tails, several straps, and dirk
knife, and reaching a thicket near Savn
Hill. reminded Snow Of an old grudge he
bad against him, arising from a difference
at Bakers school a year ago, and that he
was now going TO take his revenge.
AIDED by the Wagner boy, whom he
compelled TO assist him, Pierce then strip
ped Snow completely naked and dashed
him up 10 tree, and after displaying the
weapons mentioned, was about toproceed
to execute Aogging with the cat-o-nine-
tails, when the lads shreks summoned a
man who happened to be gathering brush
in the vicinity, and the young Williams fled.
Pierce was arrested and examined, when
Wagner turned States evidence and the
hardened young prisoner was held for
trial in the sum Of $500. He readily o5-
tanned bail, his family being quite wealthy.
The Chronicle adds:
The boy Pierce has long been terror
to the neighborhood, and has several times
committed similar assaults. A few months
ago he was examined and required TO give
bonds in $500, on charge of committing
most fragrant outrage. He was captain
of a boys military company, when a lad
nine years old, named Sietson, failed 10
perform his duty 10 Pierce's satisfaction,
and by system of'Giscipline," as Pierce
termed it, he stripped the boy, lied him,
put aligtted lamp under him, and actually
burned his flesh in most shocking man
ner He has now forfeited his bonds,
which his father had readily assumed.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-03-11

FARE To CALFnRNIA.-'Tbc fare 20
California via tie ls'hmus hy steamship
from New York is 5 80 ia tie first cabin.
Sl25 IN The Second cabin, and from SIS
10 $40 in tie Storage IN first class
CLIPPER ships. via Cape Horn, from &25S
to $500 Is charged. The freight on
measurement goods Is from 80 10 90 cents
per cubic foot.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-03-11

The FrEsuEr-The Germaniow Tel
egraph savs-"The Wissahickon has MOI
been higher, for many ycars-ihe water
on the frs. floor of Mr.. LleweIIrn's hotel
was two feet in depth The Schuy Kill,
however, after rising eight feet in about
three hours. commenced to fall, and but
LILLE damage was done. The injury to
farms, gardens, and grounds, generally,
has beeh considerable, and in some nsian-
ces serious. Many cellars, tia, had never
water in them before, had their tubs and
casks sci aaoa, and roofs that were re-
garded as perfectly water proof showed
many Ieaky spot. The roads, not pa
we'd, stoned, or pIauhct, are in a wrclchcd
condition, and II vii take Ten DAYS more,
even with The most favorable weather, be-
fore they will become attractive to lhc
traveller
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-03-11

u Mayor BELL, recently commander
Of the Pittsburg Arsenal, has been assign
ed by the Ordnance Department TO the
Superintendent Of the U. s. Armory at
Harper's Ferry, in place of Col. HUcER,
transferred. Major Bell has arrived and
already entered upon the discharge Of his
Iu,ies
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-03-11
The Liquor Law i'm Pa.

The House of Delegates of the Penn
sylvania Legislature has refused TO pass
the bill submitting the question of Pro-
bbitory Liquor Law to decision of the
people.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-03-11
For tie Register.
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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-03-11

CANAL IMPRovEMENT.--The Chesapeake
and Ohio Canal Company, in view OF The
uncertainty Of the time when operations
at the mines will be resumed, have deter
mined, we learn to draw off the wafer from
the level near Wiliamsport Cor the pur-
pose of deepening the same. The work
will perhaps require between one and two
months TO complete it.---C"mJcrldad
Telegraph.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-03-11

Drowned. Mr.. Moses Franklin, OF 'niS
county, was drowned on Sunday last IN
attempting to ford the OPeqnon about one
mile from F,y's Mill. Ills horse was al
so drowned. The body Of Franklin was
not found until "Wednesday. Several PER-
sons from both sides of the creek witness
ed the scene, without being able to render
any assistance owing to the he'gh' an"
rapidly of the stream, though some OF his
friends on the side he went in, did all IN
their powcrto prevent the rash act by
which his life was forfeited. The deceas-
ed was married man, but we understand
leaves no WartinSJmg HP.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-03-11
rerrib,e Explosion and Loss Q: life.

U,pTFnRp. Conn, March al two
o.cIock to-day the new steam boiler IN
T,les & Gray's car factory exploded des'
,,o,ipr the blacksmith shop AMI engine
room. and badly sha!telmg the MAN build
mo. Over 100 persons were IN mat part
fine building. The explosion vas ter
rifle wrenchag the powerful machinery
breaking ,he timters and prosuaIIn9 the
walls and roof. -,
The workmpn were buried beneath the
rims. The cilizens were Quickly on HE
sno, to rescue tie sufferers. nIae OF whom
were Instantly kiIled,and seven have since
.;iaJ Many Others are badly Injured,
some Of whom will die. The boiler was
\ new one of fifty horse power and o"'i
:, tho hest manner. Over three hun dred
persons were employed in the whole bull
limo. and those Killed were chiefly en-
pIoved in the blacksmith shop.
The scene was hearirendInS. Hun
dreds of the wives and children OF inc
workmen rushed to the spot, venting thelr
grief in tears and pilcous cries. The eA'
element spread to the schools in the
South District. attended by the chill en- oi
the workmen, who were at once d' ms
sed in consequence Of their distress ne
victims were horribly mu'lialed, anl IN
some instances scarcely recognizable.
AIS o'clock every one had been ext
Gated from the ruins. and 1t IS suppose
that the wounded will exceed a'lv.
A coroner's jury was Immediately sum
moned and proceeded to investigate the
disaster + he estimated loss of The bull
dino and machinery is $4,000.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-10-29

MELANCHOLY AND DISTRESSING OcoURRENCE--It
is with deep regret that we have to announce the
death of Mrs. Fannie B. Hunton the wife Of Robert
b. Hunton, Eeq., merchant, of this place, causedby
q most melancholy accident. Mrs. II. was sitting
alone in her room at the Mansion House, ON Wednes-
Gay night, befoe the fire, when her dress accident
ally caught, probably from spark and she was soon
enveloped in flames. She rushed into the hall, and
those Near by alarmed at her cries, came to her
fire. but not until she was so dreadfully burned that
ell hopes for the preservation Of her fife were over
She fingered until yesterday morning, when she ex
pired. Her husband was absent from the room when
the accident occurred, but returned in short time
to find himself suddenly beresved, BY this dspensa-
ton Of Providence, OF fond and devoted wife whom
he had left but few minutes before in good health
Knight and joyous, and with every prospect of life
and hap piness in store for both. Mrs. Hunton was
t;6- daughter Of the late Geo. Brent, Esq, of this
place, and was beloved and esteemed by all who
knew her. rhe whole community deeply symps-
thjze with her afflicted husband relatives and friends
-xdkrondytd Gazette. Oct. ~.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-10-29
Death Of q Good NInn.

From the Lexington (Ky.) Statesman.]
On yesterday morning, 10Th icstant, Rev. London
Fa,rill, cocred man, died In this city, suddenly,
from disease Of the heart. The deceased, at the
time OF his death, was pastor of the first Baptist
Church OF c0loied persons, in this city, and had
labored in that capacity, with great zeal and much
apparent profit to the cause Of religion, for many
years. He was meek, earnest, consistent and de.
vout follower of Christ, and preacher of His word;
at had been b for about forty years. bene a. the
time of his DEATH in tie sixty fifth year Of his age.
Lohdon Fersill was born in Virginia, q slave; but
after his conversion obtained his freedom. he re.
moved from Virginia to Lexington over thirty years
sill ce and by his abors in the ministry has built up
one OF the largest congre cations, We presume the
United States. His communicates humble ed, .
short time since, eighteen bundled and tweaty; all,
or most of whom, Joined his church under his
preaching.
The consistency of his conduct, and his intelligent
comprehension Of the scriptures attracted the atten
ton of the Baptist church in this CITY, few years
after he came to Kentucky and he was regularly or.
dained to preach the ,spel. During his ministry,
from fl st to last he baptized upwards of five thou
sand persons But he rests from his iabors and his
works do follow him. He had Justly acquired an
immense influence among the colored people of this
city and surrounding country, and he always exered
this influence with prudence, and for the further
ance Of good morals and religion. 1t win be difficult
to supply his place. The branch of the church in
which be ministered has sustained, in him, great
loss, ar loss which will be severely felt by the
colored people. He has gone to meet his rewards
and that reward u such as awaits the good man.
The Kentucky Yeonaan estimates the number Of
persons at his funeral procession at from 500 to
1000.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-10-29

DEPRESSION OF THE SHIP BUILDING INTRREsr-
About the time Of the breaking out Of the Eastern
war; the opinion was confidently advanced that the
carrying trade of the country would receive an Inn
meDse impetus from that event, as the mercantile
marine Of England and France would be in large
measure withdrawn from the seas, OF occupied In
the conveyance Of troops, stores DC. Thus far, the
actual result has teen widely different The nation
al interchange of products has greatly diminished,
90 that ships remain idle at their wharves for lack
OF occupation and ship building has been discon.
tinued ct many Of the principal points, except to
finish old contracts. The depreciation In the value
Of ships generally, since the beginning Of the year,
may be set down at fully twenty-five per cent
In this vicinity, particularly, where there have
been launched annually some 10000 tons, the
past few months have been q season Of depression
rarely experienced. At Williamsburg and Green
Point, where eight shpy ards were located, comprs
ing two three Of the largest builders four Of the
number have been broken up, and in two or more
instances the property sold by the Sheriff. On this
side Of the river greater caution has been exercised
and less difficulty experienced, though no money
has been made. The Prevailing high prices of ma
terias and labor have chiefly contributed to this
suit or rather the attempt to build vessels for less
than they were worth. Timber, for which % cents
was paid formerly, now commands from SO to 40
cents; iron advanced from $40 to $85 per ton; cop
per from Is cents to 80 cents labor from 81 81 so
per day, to ST. and even for the latter less la
Dor was performed than under the old rates. We
hear of several recent failures among Eastern ship
builders, and today we notice the failure Of two
banks in Maine connected with them.-JoMnal Of
C0,, Sucrfe
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-10-29

TUNNEL UNDER THE OHIO RrvxR.-The Louis
vile Journal has article upon the prospects and
feasibility of the construction of tunnel under the
Ohio river o. Louisville, Kentucky, and Jefferson
vile, indiana. charter for this work granted
by the Kentucky Legislature, March 6l854, and the
right Of way given by the city of Louisville and the
work forever exempted from taxation for city pur
poses, on the 9th day Of May, 1854. The Fort
Wayne and Southern Rail way Company have &C
cepted the charter and the release OF the right of
way, and propose making up the stock, and, If pos
sibs, to put the work under contract this fall or
early in the spring. The tunnel will be exclusively
for railway purposes, wiIb double track, adapted
to the use Of all the roads Of the different gauges
It will be twenty eight feet wide in the clear, and
seventeen feet high perpendicularly, from the CEN
tire of each track. The arcbing viii be sixty feet
less than two miles in length. The descending
grades into the tunnel, at either end, win be only
eighty feet Fer mile on straight line. From the
be ad Of the grade en- one side to the head Of the
grade on the opposite side Of the river win be
two miles and half. The tunnel will be con-
struo!ed in the river by excavatipg channel Or pit
in the rock, and arching over with the material
excayated- limestone rock Of the best quality. The
work has been surveyed, ard the cost estimated at
enc million two hundred thousand dollars. II Is
proposed to raise this sum by cash subscription,
no part Of which ia made pay able until the whole
sum is subscribed Whenever all the stock is taken
then it becomes payable in four equal semiannual
instruments.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-10-29
Police Int diligence.

Charge Of Mghlray RoIJery.-Yesterday man named
Daniel Duck arrested and brought before Justice
Clark ut the jefferson Market Police court charge of
being concerned with Jesse Allen (aready arrested) in
the commission of robbery upon the person Of John
Gableman, of Elm street. taking from him by forcble
time He detained for examination by the magis-
trate.
Eztensire Larceny.-A named John Kennel was
arrested by Of the First ward police named Klidu,
and officer Baker, OF the reserved corps, charged with
stealing 5000 in money in bank notes and gold from
German immigrant named M. j. Afolter. He was de-
tanned at the station house for examination The de-
PENDANT says he is an immigrant runner.
Cna10s q Grand hareemeyA cartmaa named name james
been the of cart 103 which vehicle it is alleged
by Geo. Ten Eyck of IS Pearl street. -four merchant,
was backed up on pier No. 49, N. R., and took away
barrels Of four valued at $685. the property of Mr.
H. Newman Co.. Mr. Ten Eyck, in his affidavit,
droved the cart away containing the stolen property
but the proof being rather slim against Cornell he
admitted to bail in the Of 5000 by Justice Osborne
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-10-29

STAMPEDE AMONG THE ArRIcANs.-On Sunday
night last some fifteen or twenty slaves departed
generally supposed that they sbsconded under the
advice and control of the very efficient underground
railroad agents, who seem to hold place and profit
in this city Three Of the elaves belonged to Pierre
]. Gray ard some three or four to Mr.. Merritt, all
Of this city. They probably decamped about mid.
night having under the permission Of their owners
to attend church, gathered themselves together
and set cut in company. Heavy rewards have
been offered by their owners, and offers are ia
cloee pursuit Of them. 1t is extremely probable
that al, or majority Of them, WIN be retaken, for
with the gang are . number ofwomen and children,
not pass the river on Sunday night, as is thought,
and are yet hid in the city. They may have passed
over and secreted themselves somewhere near the
borders until search shall b discontinued, when
very ski fully managed by their pilots they will be
bafied ard brought back.-St. Louis Dem.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-10-29

P. s. Backman. Of gainesville, and young lady by
the pane Of Julia Hmlburt, laughter Of DIR. Hurl
burt, Of Kirkland, were spiritually married at the
latter place, on Sunday, October Is. ne ceremony
consisted OF matrimonial declarations icade Dy
themselves in the presence Of the friends, about
fifty being present. The e rvices consisted Of tNe
following poetical announcement" Have you seen
the morning sunbeam kiss the opening blossom
Thus did our spirits meet and greet at the hrst In
unite and blend in one harmonious impulse, 90 are
our spirits sfinitEed into one accordAnt living
force whoever are thus united BY the eternal laws
Of affinity, naught has authority 70 separate: We
thus introduce ourselves unto you N the relation OF
hpshard and wife, Ohio Paper.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-10-29
The Railroad Convention at Buffalo.


The representatives of the various railroads in
this State have been holding q convention at the
American, in Buffalo, for the past two three days,
at which o number Of important measures were
adopted. 1t is stated that prominent among those
measures, far as the public is concerned, was the
adoption of memorial to the Legislature, praying
for tie abolition Of all laws to license runners for
emielant passengers to the West, and asking for
statute making it penal offence to sell tickets for
passage by the railroad lines OF rates higher than
those charged by the roads. This viii measursbly
end the scandsous cheating and robbery of the poor
Germans, Swedes, aud Nor 1egians, who come 80
eagerly to our shores.
The charge for emigrant passengers franz New
York to Chicago, is to be $ll; New York to Gin
cnnat $40; luggage, to the extent of fifty pounds,
free; over fifty pounds, 80 Is to Cincinnati 81 so to
Chicago. The New York Central and New York
and Erie are to have ten per cent on the whole
amount collected at New Yorg from emigrants as
compensation for the trouble and cost Of taking care
of them and starting them. There will be an increase
Of freight from New York to Chicago, amounting
to seven per cent advance on the present rates.
After the first Of December there will be slight
advance Of fare from New York to Buffalo, amount
ing on the Central, we believe, to fifty yer cent.
The through trains win soon be changed, starting
from Buffalo at 6 A. NJ P. M, IL p. M and leav.
ing New York at A. NJ. and PM, and getting
to Buffalo respectively at 1880 p NJ. and 1880 A. NJ
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-10-29

ARREST OF GANG OF PIcKPocKErs AT ALBANY.
Information Yves given the officers of the Second dis
trct police station the officers of the stea nboat Gen
cured that boat night while ON her way up from
New York Cap. McDufie, with officers Herman, Bra
Keee, Giesel and Marcw. proceeded to the boat
and took them to the police Office where examination
was had eicitlng the following facts-Ths ma mes Of
SEND James OF onnel, Patrick Norris John Doyle aud
CO orge Hill shortly after the boat left English emil
grant went to the bar, and after treating friend paid
for the liquor and pat his purse, containing one sove
piece and shilrgs in change in his pocket He
was surrounded by crowd of young men. who jostsd
him about and In garter of hour afterwards, he
missed his purse and money. Another man, named
Azsriah Eorgsn, residing in Illinois. while returning
from the ladies' csbio, where he had left child,
jostled him about in such manner that he found it diff
6cut to keep his co n9S he shortly After missed his
wallet, containing $40 gold piece, three 81 pieces ~
French gold coin and 80 in bills He reported his loss to
afterwards and fthis chambsrmaid having occasion to
pass the clerks Office yourg pay for tickets
with gold piccs She asked the clerk Whist the gold
piece sas and being nformsi, said that 1t belonged
the to the clerk who went immediately in search OF
the man who had given 1t to him He found him. with
Others playing csrds in the forward cabin This being
sgsnst the rules Of the boat he reported to the Captain
who ordered their arrest They ARRESTED and kept
In custody until the police took them In charge. Ger
Was also robbed in the manner On searching
the prisoners there was found Morris $40 So Hill
u cents; on ODcnneu ore dozen silver butter knives
and % 3D. Doyle $17 80 In gold, $l4 in bills and
gold watch; ON Williams g. and on Townsend - aud
sing ing prison. and discharged August a. 1851
They all fully commit d. The officers of the boat
deserving much credit for their prompt action In
curing the arrest of II Is party Aibasy Atlas, Oct %
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-10-29
Memoranda.

The ship Eagle late Of Boston, 5 tons which put back
Callao from Chinchn Islands leaky sold CAlao prior
to the gath nit for $500 also ship North Carolina coo tons
Chester. coo tons, for $500
Bark Julia Dean year old 2 tons Eastern built has
leen sold for $1,000 and schr Marin Davis three years
old: lqi tons, built on Long Island, for $500.
Ship James Lhtefeld mot james Iittlefeld recently
received much less damage than feared The ornamental
work Of her cabin injured hut the whole damage with
the cost Of righting her, did not exceed $1,000.
LhrycHrp-At Centrevle, Bsrnstable, Goth nit By MT
Samuel Crosby hne schooner Of S tons called the Nelson
Harvey built in the thorough CT fine hnish
and in every respect superior vessel for the
business She Is owned by Mepsrs Crowe LEWIS OF bc
ton and others and Capt Nelson Besrse who VIII
Al wYseasset ga inst By Mr. Sanford Williams, su
tseishtipg shP Of About un s0ps eAllsa ps hwAisv