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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-01-28
Foreign News.

By the arrival OF Inc NIdgd'" d.
fax on the 23d, we have intelligence from
Liverpool as late as the 7th inst. Inc
news from Canstantinople and St, Peters
burg is very contradictory, although II
wouId seem that the Car had rejected
the last peace proposition of England
FRANCE. Austria and Prussia, and If SO
general war gugt el8ns.
Tremendous storms have prevailed
throughout England, France and Belgium,
and il was feared that the country EouLd
be greatly damaged by foods.
The breadstuf market was more ac-
tive. it is said, than it has been since the
Irish famine. Flour has advanced 213s;
Wheat loal 4d and Corn l81a2s. Cotton
remains firm at previous rates. Sales oil
the week 1000 bales.
Much indignation is excited IN Great
Britain, at the discovered interference Of
Prince Albert in politics. The more IN
dependent of Ihe papers, and yet more
loudly the public voice, proiesttha' Prince
Albert is the subseryient tool of Russia
and that Lord Aberdeen is altogether un-
der AIbert's influence. The Prince be-
trays every secret Of the Brush Caol'It'
,Lo Russian Austrian and German
,n.,s ool the imnor,an, state affairs that
&c Loct nroronndIv secret from the British
aS NeP' ,.,n :, <, pe,ars-
'"0''' az IVY
our, ,EL "'" .C.,'I If INDIGNATION against
ho :. ,rnl, ~ r,IsoIv. reoar-
VIC / ''',0' - - -. ;a,o,o.s,rar,1v
w" - ''o ~ ''' =. ,,...l..,o,
s"o'5' "' = Fr'' ,r.,.,.;,u
Liverpool ana with inc man u '''"' ~
interest, consequently the organs OF 'n"'
interest are silent 0" '"e S"'J''' ''' -"
Radical and conservative papers 'I'"'
join in declaring that his interference has
reached a pI'ch dangerous - '',0 0"''''
tption. The affair will doubtless come
before Parliament
Parliament met pro Jor"1d on the 3rd'
and was prorogued with the usual formal
tiles, to meet on The 3lst January Tor ouS'
mess.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-01-28
From California.


The steamer Northern Light arrived at
New York on the 24th inst, with two
weeks later intelligence, bringing San
Francisco dates OF December 3lst, SSH,
38l in gold and 300 passengers. 1t is
said tina, another battle has been fought
and Captain Walker came off victorious.
The Northern Light came in contact of
Cope Haueras wilh the schooner Sarah
Ann, from Maine COR Wilmington. The
schooner was sunk but the crew were s2-
we'd.
The steamer Oregon left San Francisco
on the 3lst, with 100 passengers and
800, 900 in gold.
Dates from Enseuada, Lower CaliIor-
MIA, are to the 18th. The accounts re-
gardng the fllibuslers are contradictory,
but Is known that they were besiegcd
rom the 5th to the 18th, when they sail
ed out in the night and drove of the be-
siegcrs, who fed, leaving behind their
arms, ammunition, &c. The reinforce
ments by the Anita had not arrived, but
she was spoken off San Redo on the Dist
and probably arrived at Ensenada on the
25h, when an immediate attack was to be
made on San JOmar.
The weather in California was delight
ful. The miners were disappointed in
not having sufficient rain to fill the canals
or wash out the small gulchcs. The kIa-
math mines were very productive. New
rdiscoyeries had been made on the Eastern
head branches of the Sacramento. The
Pilot Creek Canal, twenty-five miles long,
which was intended to furnish water for
the best dry diggings in the State, was
nearly completed.
The miners at Shasta intend TO eXpel
the Cinnamon. Legislation is called for
TO define the rights of miners and mining
companies.
Il was reported that another vessel was
about to sail from San Francisco with fill
ibus;crs. There was a growing feeling
against these expeditions.
Nearly 500, 100000 in gold was mani
tested last year at the custom house. The
total amount exported since It's discovery
is estimated at S2OO,O0O,OOO, Thirty
five thousand passengers arrived in the
year, and thirty THOUSAND left.
The Senatorial election had caused some
excitement, and resulted in favor Of Mr..
Mahonev, democrat, who beat his oPpo-
nent, Mr.. Farewell, whig, about 1000.
The Governor Of Sonora has issued q
proclamation to the people of the State,
calling upon them to take up arms against
the fIibusters. lie calls them pirates
and robbers, and adds, Let them perish
10 the last man, as an example to other
thieves aud rascals who may attempt 10
initiate them"
The San Francisco market was dull,
and all kinds Of produce on the decline.
Supplies abundant and increasing.
The Sacramento Union says an expedi-
ton is being fitted out in that city, and
that certain merchants are engaged in il.
Ills understood that company is being
formed, which will shortly depart for the
seat of war.
hetUrnCd.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-01-28
Destructive iire.

A fire broke out in Winchester, Va, On
Wednesday night, the 95,h inst, which
destroyed The back part Of the row from
Taylor's hotel down to tie Bank of the
Valley. The hotel and several stores AID
dwellings on Main street caught fire but
were soon exlinguished. Loss $4,000.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-01-28

a. Our readers are referred to the first
page of to-day's paper, on which it will
be seen a letter from one of the sufferers
Of the Inflated steamer San Francisco.
He gives thrilling description of the
sad misfortune,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-01-28

o. We have Iogo,ed good share Of
cur paper to-day to some interesting for
sgn news, and in which It will be seen
that all Europe is up aud doing, and a
general war mast inevitably ensue. Well,
all we have to say, let her rip.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-01-28
BOOKS AND STATIONERY,
FOR CASH ONLY.

Tie amount oi goods IL our line pur-
chased bv country merchants IS usually
quite small compared with their dry
GOODS, hardware, aud other bills; and this
very circumstance absolutely compcls job
Der, in the book business, who sell on
time, TO g,tlargcr profits ~ order to make
NO for the losses and extra expenses ne
ccssarly involved in a credit business OF
small amounts. 1t is also easy for the
merchant 10 make arrangements TO buy
his book bill for cash; though II might not
be so convenient for him to purchase hI1
larger bills in this way,
These considerations have led us 10
adopt in our business, from this date, Jan
uary, 1854, the following principles, viz:
SMALL PROFITS, UNvARlINC PRICES, AND
TERMS ALWAYS CASH.
Being ourselves the sole publishers Of
number of the leading and most extern
,lycIyse.ing School Books in the coun-
try, as well as works in other departments,
our facilities are unsurpassed.
Call on us, or send an order, and Judge
for yourselves, if the saving you can make
oy buying OF MS for cash is worth while,
Oar IoraGon is very central, and easily
found. Stand on the Asor House steps,
aad look straight forward across the cor
ncr OF the Pask, and YOU cannot avoid see
ing oUs signs. RrMEMBER, THE NAME Is
MASON BROTHERS.
Nclr TDyE. January IS 1854 IO-N
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-01-28

MURDER II BrIuUloE, Mhss.-A Wo-
man named Norton was found murdered
in cold blood, at her house in Brighton,
near Boston, ON Saturday night. Her body
was horribly mutialcd and lay upon the
floor. righuul sight to behold. From
the circumstance that her husband has
many times threatened to take her life,
coupled with the fact that he has fed, there
can be no doubt but lhlth is the murderer.
\ fayoric dog was found dead IN the
room. The greatest excitement prevails
in Brighton. A large number OF citizens
have secured thp vicinity OF the monsroUs
deed but no traces Of the murderer were
discovered. The utmost vigilance will
be used to find and secure the monster
lie is supposed 20 have come to Boston,
rs a man passed the toll house in a suspi-
ciops manner about twelve o'clock ON the
night of the preparation Of the decd an
swering to the description 0! the husband,
Norton.
TaE ATTEMPT TO AssAssINATE LOUIS
NApoLroN.-A citizen Of UUca now in
Paris, writes to q friend in ;he former CITY,
under date of7,h ms, as follows in rcIa.
ton to the alleged attempt to assassinalc
Louis Napoleon
"NapoIcou was wounded slightly last
week at FonaincbIoau. ! 10 not know
whether you will see an account OF 1t in
our papers, as it has not been published
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-01-28
Mechanically Accident.

IN Saturday evening last, after the ma
crinrrv had been stopped for The night al
The Live Oak Paper Mil, half ME eas'
or Norrantown, Mr.. Fred. \. Ireudiey'
vent in amidst the wheels to procure al
ojI.can. The mill being an oversize! wa
ter nower, and the forebay not water. uE,l'
enoush escaped to i'll the buckets and P"!
the Wheels in motion, which not beng
srsrcc,eJ BY Mr.. TreudIey, he was caught
b.tWeen a couple Of wheels, and a"'"'I
manqleL. One leg suffered compound
fracture above and below the knee "e
former being almost crushed t2 P,ea25'
\ Cler beinq driven through the wheels he
was force& between the master whee! and
the wall. where his shoulder was Gls!o2a-
ted. the collar bone and several ribs broken
and his spine seriously injured, besides
some internal injuries unknown to us
He fingered until Yesterday morning
when he died. After the Grst24 hours
he was unconscious OF everything arou''C
him. The skill Of a number OF goo"
physicians and surgeons was applied Oh.
in vain Nor-natOtnl Rcp.
TIE RAILROAD LoAN,--Ihe Baltimore
Times is opposed TO the passage OF la"
authorizing a loan Of FIR billions by The
Civ of Baltimore to the Baltimore an"
ONO Railroad Company. is the only
paner in the State that has taken tbs
p. 4 $50. fro gr4'F,l..l IN q lp.r-
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-01-28

HAY ! Justrecelved splendid azsort-
iment Of llanson's Perlumery. Double
Cologne. Single do, Lip Balm. Phllo-
come, Back Poma'nm, Hair OILS. assor-
ted, Extracts, Jockey Club, Pa.chc4sv,
Ge'anlom. Bouquel, Nerbena, and TX
tract Vanilla.
CHARLES HARPER, Agrnr-
January u, 1884. 0-a
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-01-28

&zI We direct the attention of our mer-
chants and all those who want books and
stationery to the advertisement in to-day's
paper, of Mason BROTHERS, New York.
They offer great inducements to PHrcha-
sors
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-01-28
DEels Bunk Mirror.

The January number Of tins excellent
publication is on our t4bIe-lhe publisher
WI! please accept our acknowledgements
iorhaylng accorded Us an exchange. Ills
work IS indeed mirror Of the financial
world, and no one who Is in the habi, Of
receiving bank noies ongh, to be wjihou;
it. lis printed IN Cincinnati 81 per
annum, and contains Illustrated descr.p-
uoos of Counterfeit, notes ia tie United
States and The British Provinces, lo4etac.
with lie tine each bank w. chartered,
and lie amoua'oi capital actually paid in,
and lie lime their charters expire.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-01-28

CHEsAPEAKE AND ONO CANAL GUAR
ANrErD BoNDs.--The Virginia LegisIa.
mre has directed the Attorney General Of
the State. 10 ascertain whether the Com
monwcallh has any lien to secure the re-
payment Of the amounts heretofore paid,
or which may hereafter be paid by the
Commonwealth, on account OF the guar
anteed bonds Of the Chesapeake and Ohio
Canal Company; the nature Of such lem,
if any; and whether the same be suttirjea,
IN poin, of Iegai validity and, if such
lien exists, what means can be adopted to
endorse the same and render il available
10 lhe State.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-01-28
-, gIvcEE MARKET.

IAN .yy a a., = 1000
~ y LLIgLl-1,J = %
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-11
Our Key West Correspondence.
KEY WEST, June 4, 1854.


Sanitary, Horticuifurai- Ship Ne,cs, &c.
The island, the past few days, has been visited by
a succession OF copious showers, accompanied by
thunder and Lightning, purifying the atmosphere
and lowering the temperature TO most agreeable
degree.
May has been q hot month, Gains have prevailed,
and the effect combined has been prejudicial to the
health Of the city. Many cases Of fever have term-
mated fatally, the disease combining itself to stan
gers and the unacclfmated. Twenty deaths occurred
In the month ofMay-all between the 10th and 3lst
The rainy season set In on the LIST of June. II hav
ing now set in in earnest, we anticipate neither
continuance or q return of fever. The trade winds
are usually regular In the early summer and ara
considered healthy winds. Coming across the Gulf.
they bring In their train squalls and pIentcous
showers, with thunder and lightning enough 10 a.
tisfy the most belligerent.
We cannot boast much Of our gardens or of any
agricultural productions, save what the Great Reef
turns up; but the Towering trees and shrubs are
to-day appearing attractive and most beautiful The
island Is OF such honey formation that long
continued droughts parch and wilt all the trees and
plants, robbing them of their verdancy: but few
generous showers revive the droopjng forest and
give new life to the scared and yellow leaves.
or wrecks or arrivals Of vessels in distress we can
make no MENTION Since the date of our last des-
patch per Isabel, Of the 22d May no accidents have
occurred TO shipping. There must be large fleet
Of vessels ON and about the banks. Nothing but
steamer could make Roadway against the Gulf
Stream. The current has been setting strong 10
the eastward, and the weather being calm, vessels
.osao h.s. .aso o..isc, a-.0...a u....-.
rtef, on tie barka, or he driited back.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-11

No CELEBRATION IN PROVIDENCE on rm FOuRrR
or July ON ACCOUNT or THE PASSIVE o. rHu NJ
BRAsxA BrLL.--The new Common Council q 10
city OF Providence In on the N last ~ NJ
hrs session, the day, . motion tss uAds u th0
council appropriate o. 500 for the eseea1sa q e.
Fourth Of July instead Of which the foeu1ag rsouteu
was adopted by large majority and CONQUERED In b. u
Board Of Aldermen:
Resolved That account OF the passage e che Ne.
brsska bill by Congress and the recent proossdin an
der the fugitive slave law the city council vim make %
appropriation for the public celebration Of the sclaxss
ton OF Independence but that the Fourth day Of Ju0
next they viii the bells Of the several churches q
the city 10 be toed for hour at SUNRISE uocn and
al sunset.n
The Providence Post OF the 18th inst In relation 70 TN
above ssys;1he resolution Of the Common Council des
Grating the Fourth Of july by ordering the bells Of th
city TO be toed was concurrcd in by he Board Of Alder
men by the casting vote OF the Mayor One member a
the board was absent, and told that II he had
been present he should have voted against it-thus
saving the ely Of Providence from the odium Of The act
inc ncon Of the municipal authorities excites general
isnrtlls In the extlems. =
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-11
Destructive Fire In Allegheny, Pa.
RIGHTEEN UOIysEs DESrROyRDl

From the Pittshurg Post June 7th.]
One of the most destructive fires that has occurred
in Allegheny for years, broke out last night abous
eleven o'clock.
1t originated in stable Immediately in the reax
of Carsons tavern the south side Of the Diamonds
and spread with such unexamped rapidty, that IN q
few minutes all the houses adjoining were In anAoGs
The tavern, which was connected with the stahia
by means Of lot Of wooden sheds and fences, wa
burned down In almost moment, the people haxdly
ne e the sss1k
Lghtcap, on Federal street. the rear part OF which
adjoined the stable, and destroyed it almost imed-
ately nothing but the front part Of the house being
contained great deal Of valuable furniture wh3uR
was mostly destroyed. The amount Of the lon W
could not ascertain
From thence It extended itself along Federay
street until it reached the corner of the Diamonds
destroying In its course the hat store OF j. Wilson,
the clothing store Of Klee 4 Kaufman, J. Hillsr'a
saddlery shop, : dry goods store belonging . z.
clothing store, and Morris Pattons grocery store.
which, with all their contents, mainly destroy
ed. The grocery store Of j. Sterret, adjoining Nor
ris Patton's was also considerably damaged; and
the dry goods store Of A. A. Marshall, the corneI
OF the Diamond, was injured to some extent.
From the stable, where the fire first originated.
II also spread In northwestern direction, con-
Stunning nearly all the houses on the south side e
the Diamond, between Federal street aud Midd10
alley. The first house burnt down after the destruo
ton Of Mr.. Carson's house, was the literary dspse
OF T. Vane, the entire contents OF his store, aleae
with oil the furniture in the upper part Of the houses
being destroyed.
The grocery store Of J. Rallston, In which biz
family resided, next came in the way of the devoue.
ing element, and in few moments the whole build
ing, including furniture, stock Of goods and every.
thing else, was entirely consumed
The flames were next communicated to q stove
store occupied by MIR. r. r. Smith, which was ealy
partially destroyed. The two houses adjoining tho
stove store, owned by Mr.. Blair aud winch were oo-
tupiedby himself and lady named Fairfield, wes0
the next ones attacked by the flames; but by thin
time the fremen had succeeded in checking the dro
SO much as to partially save the houses.
The cabinet warehouse of David Neehouse was
also on fire several times; but was put out without
q great deal of damage.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-11
AMh1rs In New Granada.
OUR CARTA0ENA CORRESPONDENCE.

CARrAGENA, May l6, 1854.
General Meio-Mosguera's Proclamation Tools of
Santa Aana in Cartagena-TheD ictator's Troops
Routed-C Congress to Meet in Socova, &c.
Our Melo-drama of Bogota, with which you are
acquainted, wears better aspect, and should not
wonder II the principal actor, General J. NJ Melo,
with his ridiculous cabinet, took to his heels and
was glad to catch the English steamer in Baena-
ventura South for Lima Like all dictators, he has
raised money to laugh at political parties after he is
safe.
General Mosquera's proclamation in Barranqula,
on the 9TH Of May does him honor He considers all
denominations, wings, democrats, Draconians Col
gothas, ridiculous In the extreme, recommending
union and convention, II necessary, for the reform
of the constitution, after order by the legal govern
ment has been re-established.
Certain individuals who are made tools VI by tho
Mexican dictator, and who are in correspondence
with him, had hand in q commotion which was TO
take place here on the 5th In favor of the dictator
but which luckily turned out puff still, they
would have been glad to have written to the knight
ed hero ut Tacubaya, that New Granada had also its
dictator or supreme chief Our old friend ia very
fond Of ruling without responsibility, and every time
he takes the command, they foolish enough to
invest him with IL in Mexico, they will have to drive
him away. Let me leave this foolish knight with all
his whims, caprices and tyranny, and allow me In
haste to hand you compendium OF the news, (oiii-
cia) which we received this moment about our
Meo-drama.
First-General Mosquera received In Barranquilla
the sympathies Of all the Atlantic provinces.
Second-0n the 4th inst 20 men of the dictator
were routed in Honda, and taken prisoners.
Third--Another column from Bogota, of inferior
numbers, while going to Honda, had been routed
also.
Fourth-General jose Hilario Lopez was raising
men in Neiya and Mariquita.
Finh-In Tunja General Herrera had assembled
200 men.
General Melo.
The Congress was to assemble ia Socorra on the
1sth i-st. Thcref'ro this Mel.l.a-l. viii s3sa DC
over, tc I'll appearances. F.DEE.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-11

IRON the Philadelphia Bulletin June al
beSween one and two O'clock this morning. FAM
were discovered bursting from the third stoTv al ~
four story store No. 80 North wharyes. ahoye ArT2
street. The building extended through TO Wstd
the floor upon which the Dire commenced was com.
petely on fire from its eastern to s western Hmits.
The principal occupants Of the store were Ride-
way 4 Diehl, dealers in oil and candles. This firTS
occupied the first floor for their counting room and
for storing their goods.
The second floor was used by French q Richards.
agents Of the New Jersey Zinc Company, for storing
ground zinc.
> Charles P. Relf of No. 70 South Front street, had
326 bales of cotton stored the third floor, where
the fire originated. f
The rourth story was used as a place for storage
by Mr.. Butler; it contained quantity Of goods.
The fire spread rapidly among the cotton, and
soon extended TO the other stores, enveloping tho
entire building in flames, and destroying most OF ita
contents. During the fire portion of the southern
wall fell inwards, and completed the work Of de.
struction. The coniag grafton was very stubborn
one and several fire companies continued in service
during the greater part of the forenoon.
The contents Of the building were mostly Destroy
ed; but q very few articles saved in damaged con-
diton.
Ridgway 4 Diehl estimate their loss at $4,000.
II is covered by insurance. This firm saved tt9
books and papers. Their business will suffer no In
terruption through the kindness Of their neigh
bors, they are now located just above their ruined
store.
Mr.. Relrs stock Of cotton was valued ct $l6, 000s
IL Will De nearly Total loss. IL also WA insured.
We have been unable to learn the loss sustained
by French q Richards 1t will doubtless be quito
heavy. Their goods were insured.
The building which belonged TO Mr.. John Rdg::
way. was insured. The entire loss by the hre WIZ
probably be not less than $4,000
The store of Boldin b Price, immediately adjoin
ing on the north, was much scorched and for timo
its destruction seemed inevitable. The fire did nots
however, get inside the building, and no damage
was done the stock except by water.
Newkirk's Hotel, at the foot of Arch street, and
Porter 4 English's grocery store, next above, he'd
their cellars deluged with water
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-11

FREDERICKSBURG, Va, June 8, 1854.
Internal improvements The Rappahannock, &c.
There was a meeting held yesterday in the City
Hail. for the election Of President and Directors Of
the Fredericksburg and Gordonsville Railroad,
which is now being constructed. Peyten Conway,
Esq, was elected President Of the Fredericksburg
and Gordonsville Railroad yesterday, and John s.
Caldwell Secretary and Treasurer
The excitement which prevailed here during last
week in relation to the Boston riot has subsidized,
and the so Der Virginians laugh at the foolish
speeches of the Northern fanatics.
Our old town, which for long time has been ~
ing dormant, Is now looking up. The Rappahan-
mock river is now being turned over the high banks
on Sophia street, and we hope soon TO have water
power equal to any in the Union. M.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-11

EXCITEMENT AT LAWRENCE, MASSACHUSETTS
We learn that much excitement exists in Lawrence,
from the interference Of some Catholic Irishmen
with girl some thirteen years DID, also Irish, who
was residing in highly respectable family in that
city, and attending one OF the public schools. Wed.
nesday morning, after the girl had entered the
school, the Irishmen forciby took her from the house.
for which offence they arrested and an ex ,mi-
nation Immediately had, tn. result OF which we have
not learned. We trust they will receive such YER
dict as will teach OF all nations aud religions,
pered with by people Of any name or ordcr.-Ncw-
bpTH'oTf Herald, Mays.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-11

The me deal faculty OF Ohio win hold State Conven-
In Gin cinna; On tho 9th inst to take into con.iis
ZION 'rch mess"'es IS win best coalpec 70 he later
! " u Inc prvgessipn