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THE AMERICANS FRIEND!!
HOLLOWAY'S PILLS.

TO ne Citizens Of The Tniiei States.
h.. most hnmbly and sincerely thank you for
the immense patronage you have bestowed upon
my Pills. take this opportunity of stating that
my Ancestors were all American Citizens, and
that entertain for all that concerns America
ana Americans, the most lively sympathics, so
much 40, that originally compounded INV Pills
expressly TO suit your climate, habits, constitu-
tons, and manner of living, intending to estab.
lish myself among YOU, which have now done
by taking premises in New York
SO, Corner Of .inn aud Nassaa-,St. NY
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OBITUARY.

DlED-On the 10Th Of Septcmber last,
at the residence OF Mr. Grant, of Marion
Viliege, Arkansas, Mr. JOHN INGRAM,
formerly of Camden. 8. &.
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State of South Carolina,
LANCASTER DISTRICT.
In the Common Pleas.

In the Common Pleas.
THE Defcndent NJ. S. Sorrell who is in the
curtody of the Sheriff of Lancaster District, by
virtue of wlits of cdpids ad respondeniro at the
suits of. l.. and n. 5. Hunt, and others, having
filed in my Office, together with schedule on
oath, of his estate and effects his petition to the
Court OF Common pleas praying that he may be
admitted to the benefit of the Acts of the Cen
eral Assembly made for the relief of insolvent
debtors, it is ordered that the said j. L. and n
S. Hunt, and Sparrow l. Lane, and all others
the creditors to whom the said u. s. Sorrcll is
in anywise indebted, be and they are hereby
summoned, and have notice to appear before the
said court at Lancaster Court House on the 10th
day Of October next. to show cause if any they
can, why the prayer of the petition aforesaid
should not he granted.
Office Of Common Pleas Lancaster District,
sM day Of 6lnr 1854 !
]. A. STEWMAN. Clerk.
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STATE "a H..g 9F oo!3 GEORGIA. lEy

OCCASIONALLY appeared before me the
Il subscribing Justice OF the Inferior
Court for the aforesaid County and State,
John Isom, who being duly sworn according
to law. saith thnt about the last of February,
1851 he verbrily authorized John Williams
of Lancaster, y. G 70 apply for his Bounty
land, uudes the net Of 2ath September, 1850.
rs private IN Capt. Douglas company, s. C..
Militia, War 1912, that drponent has never
received any bounty land for said services,
that he has had intelligence from Washing.
ton City that Warrant No. % Ss6 for 90
acres, was issued in his name Feb. 10Th
1859, and sent TO J. Williams, Lancaster. s.
C.. that deponent is Informed that tn, war.
rant aforesaid Is now located and patented
in the Town of Plattsburg, Mo-, deponent
sweureth that he has never sold. assigned
nor voluntarily parted with his right TO the
Warrant Ia question, he therefor. applies
10 the Commissioner of Pensions for the
suspension of the patent Of the said Wnr-
raot, nnd the right 70 retR,est ia said depo-
nent or reissue in his name, he authorizes
solomon King, (his agent in this case,) of
Andersonviiic, s. C., and returns to be made
to him. John ISOW
Sworn and subscribed to before me. and
] certify that the subscribed afiant is Of as
sound and reputable veracity MS nny man,
and that Asa ID. s. Chandler who is of re.
spectacle veracity, who subscribed under
my name is qualified to the identity of the
ntfnnt and his yeiacity. This August 18th
1854.
HENRY F. CHANDLER, JIG.
Ara ID. 8. CHANDLER, AffiInt.
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Fam 1lY Medicines.

! keep constantly on hand fresh supply
of all the most popular Family Medicines,
which may be depended on as genuine, and
which are sold on the usual terms for CASH.
or on time TO punctual customers Being
too numerous to mention in detail--send
your orders for what you wish, to
u. J. DELAY
Cnmden, Oct. 4, 1854. 33 tf
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Houses and Lots for Sale

houses ana Lots Tor Sale.
ID. F. FLEMING, ct al IN ERUiTY.
vs.. LAScAsrR,
BILLINGS g. BELK, ct al
N obedience to and by virtue of the de-.
Il cree of the Court of Equity in above
case, will sell at Lancaster Court House
on the lst Monday. the 9Th of November,
1854, the houses and lots ordered to be sold
in above case, viz:
The House aud Lot at present occupied
by X. G. Billings, bounded by Meeting and
White street; The Lot of A c. Dunlap, and
the lot below described.
ALSO
The house and lot ut the corner Of Broad
and Meeting street, bounded BY Lot of NJ.
Clinton, ESQ, Bro,d.st, Mccting-st., and
and the OF first above described.
TERMS.-A credit of twelve mcnths.
purchasers giving Bond with two good se.
euritics, with interest from day of sale and
Mortgage.
JAMES ii. WITHERSoOON.
, Com. in Eq. H. ID.
Cct y, 1901, 81 1t pf B 60
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CATAWBA LODGE,
|. O. O. f.

Will hold their meetings every
Thursday Evening at 8 o,elock.
=. "a except on the lat Thursday of every
month, when u will meet at 3 so,olock. II M
by Order Of the Lodge.
Aug 30, Nv s.
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Lame FOR SALE.

will sell at public auction on Tuesday,
u Q 24ih of October, on the premises, IL not
disposed Of before, III acres of land, situ-
atrd on the Beaver Creek road near Salem
Church. This land Is well adapted Ia the
culture Of cotton and corn. Any one nc
quninted with that section Of the district
will perceive Il is located in thc cotton grow
ing region.
There is comfortable Dwelling Hons
on the place and all necessary out buildings
ALSO
On the same day. Corn, Fodder, Sheep.
Hogs and q No. Mich Cow and Calf. Also
Household and Kitchen Furniture.
BENJAMIN NJ. PHILLIPS.
Sept. ~ 30 st
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N q w Shop

The Subscriber takes pleasure in announ-
cling to his friends, and the public generally,
that he has opened shop ono door North
of Col. ii. r. Prices blacksmith shop, where
he is prepared to do all kinds of Carriage
ant. Wagon work, in ii neat and substantial
manner. b. +. FINCHER.
Lancaster c. H., Oct 4, 33 3m
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
LANCASTER DISTRICT.
In The Common Pleas. ...

LANCASTER DISTRICT.
In The Common Pleas.
rs Attachment
Jonathan Mackey.
Whereas the plaintiff did on the I4th
day Of October, ISai, file his declaration
against the defendant, who las it is sad,) Is
absent from, and without the limits of this
State, and has neither wife nor attorney
known within the same, upon whom copy
Of the said declaration might be- served. 1t
is therefare ordered, thai the said defendant
do appear and plead to the said declaration
on or before the 18th day Of October, which
will be in the ye,r of our Lord, one thou.
sand eight hundred and fifty-fvc. otherwise
final and absolute judgment will then be
given and awarded against him.
J. A. STEWMAN, Clerk.
Clerks Office. 18th Oct. 1854.
lI.ncaster District.
Oct lS 35-lyld Pr. Fee $40
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Lands and Negroes for
Sale.
GEoRos ID. BEcKBAn, IN EQUITY.
esga Iaarosfsr

n
DUREs BsckHAH e. al.
BY virtue Of the decree Of the Court OF
Equity, In above ease, will sell at l.aneas-
ter Honrt House, on the 9Th November,
1884, (being saie day) the two tracts of
Land and Negroes. ordered 10 be sold In
above ease, viz:
One Tract containing one hundred acres,
more or less, bounded nj present by lsnds
oe n. G. Potts. William Potts, DE-. T.. l.
Johnson and the State line.
ALSO
One tract containing 80 neres. more or
less bounded by lands of CD Bcckham and
the above tract Or. Johnson and the State
lias. Also the Negroes Rachel, John Elyi-
ns ald Others, Eanfes not known.
TER AS--A credit Of ~ months, with
interest, bond and good securi,ies, and
mortgage " required.
JAMES III wlTHERsPoON.
lrt q taks a. - a
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Drugs, Paints, Medicines,
80. SO.
In the Cellar will be found fine lot of
Groceries-Sugnr, Coffee, Tea, Molasses
Candles. &c. &c. Also, Coniectionarics of
various kinds. Please call and examine.
J. ADAMS.
Corner Main and Gay Streets.
Oct az AZ
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-06-17
Mitchell on the Union.

Mr.. Mitchell in his remarks at the Rich
mond dinner, on Saturday, among Other
noble sentiments uttered the following:
But, sir, if there be indeed, which can
hardly believe, any Americans insane e.
nough, traitorous enough, TO really desire
or design to destroy that united natonhood
oh let them bewarned in the name Of
God, not to dare lay hands upon the sa'
cred Constitution of America. Sir,
maintain that have right TO say so -
for remember that you Americans hold
this great Republic not for yourselves on.
ly, in trust for all mankind and for genera,
tons yet unborn. One of the greatest Of
revolutionary penmen said well-"The
very Hessians, though hired to fight against
us will live TO bless their defeat" Shall
that prophecy be nulliied? No, never.
conjure you, in the name and in the interest
of all Europe, Asia, the utmost ends of the
earth that you suffer no traitor, no maniac,
to tear the stripes and quench the stars on
the folds of that glorious banner to whose
radience, as 10 some auroral morn dawn
ing in the west, the eyes of that larkened
Europe are even now looking, as the sole
hope Of oppressed liberty, now--;he sole
guarantee for It's triumph in the future.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-06-17
Exchange Bank, Washington.

r. w. LATHAM, has Withdrawn from
an active participation in the management
of the concern of SELDEN, WITHERs &
Co., with view TO give his attention to
private affairs. He still retains his inter
est in the business. Nh. LATHAM was
the founder of this prosperous institution,
and by his skill, energy and never flag
ging industry, carried it through many Sc
we're financial struggles. His efforts have
been rewarded by the most eminent sue
cess.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-06-17
Balloon Ascension.

Mr.. john WISE, the celebrated mronaul
made an ascension in balloon from the
Crystal Palace, y. York, on Friday last,
and when descending near Flushing, was
thrown out from the height of forty feet.
Fortunately he only sustained the loss of
i tooth and received few bruises. The
wind is said to have been high, which
carried the balloon TO the eastward, not to
be heard of in hurry.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-06-17
Good Advice.

, The Fairmont True Virginian says thai
the Rev. Able Stevens, in an address &c.
liveled in that place during the session Of
the Methodist E. Conference, in speaking
of the power of the press, said that he
would take occasion 10 remark that il
there was any man in the audience who
pretended to do business and did not ad-
vertise, that man had yet 10 learn the first
of trade. So we thirk.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-06-17
Body snalching Extraordinary.

The EIgin Palladium, of the 18Th, bias
the following account of some events
which transpired at Naperville, after the
execution there of Doyle on the eth.
! safer his execution, a most dlSgraceiuI
scene took place between certain physIcl-
ans and others in relation 10 the body OF
the murderer. After the execution, the
body was delivered to the sexton, under
his solemn and repeated agreementto bury
lit properly. lie proceeded with a PhysI-
clan and his student to the buryiug ground
where grave had been previously dug.
and lowered the coffin into it, and then
pretended io have some business oil al
distance from the grave. While he was
gone, the others unscrewed the col!In,tooE
out the body, and it being thought unsafe
TO move it in the day time, they hid i'm
the corner of the fence, aud went away.
and the sexton buried the empty coffin.
during this transaction, another ply
stefan d some others were watching them;
and as soon as the first set Of hyenas left,
they stole the body from the place where
the first set Of thieves had put it, and hid
it again in the woods. The first party /
coming back, and finding their body gone,
very naturally concluded that the body (
was in the woods near by, and laid in
watch. As soon as it was dark, as was
the second gang came with
their wagon TO take the body away. 1t is
said that knives and pistols were drawn,
and threats made, but they did not 90 so
far as to use them; and the disgraceIul
row was ended by the first party buying
the pretended right of the other, and took
the body to NaperviIle. About IL o'clock
the same night, another set of medical
from Chicago entered he grave
yard and opened the grave, but finding
nothing but an empty coffin, they were
saved the inlamy of rohbing it"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-06-17
Balloon Ascension.

We learn from the Baltimore Clipper
that Mr.. Elliott, the aronaut, assembled in
balloon from that city on Monday last
the 18th inst, and landed safely on terra
firma about half-past seven in the evening,
OH the grounds of a gentleman named
Molelinger, few miles from the city, be-
tween the Hartford and Bel Air roads.
The balloon also escaped injury. Mr.. E.
remained at a neighbOring farm house du-
ring the night, and returned TO the city
yesterday morning. He describes the eff,
fects of the storm after he had passed be-
You'd the clouds as grand and awful III
the extreme; the reverberations Of the
thunder caused the balloon to rock in a
dangerous manner, dashing the car from
side TO side with fearful violence, and it
was with difficulty that he could maintain
his position IN it. Altogether ii was a
daring feat, the ascension under such cir
cumstances, anG but few men would have
undertaken il.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-06-17

~ r. w. LATHAM offered his servi-
ces to the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
Company, as President, one year, for
nothing, but it seems tina; the Company
did not think cheap service the best, and
elected Samuel Hambleton at salary Of
$4,000. Mr.. Latham proposed to visit
every point on the line once a month, if
health permitted TO increase the tonnage
and reduce the expenditures, or forfeit
$40. 600
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-06-17

DIVING FOR GoLD.-The Worcester
Spy states that Mr.. G.. B. Pratt, the d.
yer, left that city on Tuesday, with his
assistants, to renew his search after the
treasure of the British ship of war HUI
Ear, which was wrecked near Hurlgate, in
seventy feet of water, during the reyolu-
tionary war. About million of dollars
were on board at the time, which were
destined TO pay OF the troops of the Brit
ish army, then in the Highlands.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-06-17
A Strange Occurrence.

Near Xenia, Ohio, on Tuesday week
last, man by the name of Mcleod in
duced negro man, whom he suspected oil
being fugitive slave, to ride with him a
short distance. He drove 10 a farmers
house where both the driver and negro got
out. The negro was seized by Mcleod,
and the farmer and his son, and tied. He
was then put in buggy, and by the party
driven towards the railroad. Before reach
ing there, however, he broke the rope and
was about making his escape, but was re-
caught, by the party, again tied. a sec
Ond time he broke his letters, and ran,
but as before, was pursued and overtaken.
He now turned upon his pursucrs, and
with stick broke the arm of the farmer.
This was the signal for general fight, in
which the negro was killed. His BODY
was then set upright against tree, by the
party, who Immediately fled. They were
taken, however, and the farmers son has
confessed the deed. They are all now
in Jail awaiting their trial Great excite
ment prevailed, at last accounts, in the
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-06-17
The Maria &c of Mrs. Nfowatt.

Mrs. Mowait 1--WE beg her pardon, Mrs.
Ritchte) is decidedly the H0nne of the
day. The editor of the N. York Times,
who was among the fortunate ones who
witnessed the nuptials, thus describes the
ceremony:
1t was the good fortune Of the favored
few to mark, with peculiar interest--an
interest that we are sure will be apprecla-
ted by our lady readers--the appearance
of the bride in dress of superb white
silk, inlaid with lace, and deep founced,
and long bridal veil ofcoslly thread lace,
secured by myrtle wreath; the toilette
altogether exquisite, without sacrificing
simplicity to extravaganza. She was al
tended by six bridesmaids, in embroidered
white muslin; two of them her own Sis
ters--Misses Emily and Grace Ogden;
another, niece, Miss Margaretta Ogden,
and three other young ladies' from Boston
and Cincinnati. The fortunate bride
groom, Mr.. Richie, was of course atten-
ded by the corresponding number Of
friends. The ceremony was after the
Swedenborgian form, novel Of course 10
near y all the spectators. 1t was perform
ed by Rev. Mr.. Wilks, with impressive
ness and proper solemnity, using the ring
as in the Episcopal ritual. The ceremo-
ny over, the presentation of the company
TO the happy pair took place, and il was 4
o'clock when dancing and waltzing COM
menced, and Dodsworth's model band
brought into active Iequisition, leading of
with the celebrated Wedding QuadrlIe.
This was kept up until after 8 O'Clock, the
wedding pair meanwhile taking their leave
on an excursion, the precise destination
of which was not given out, but supposed
to be up the North river; TO return in
few days and then to 60 to Virginia,
where they join the family Of the bride
groom.
The same paper adds: "The company
was altogether one of the most elegant
dressed, and in other respects, distinguish
ed, which has been brought together on
similar occasion for many a day. The
event brought together a number Of the
prominent Southern and Washington city
friends ofMr. Richie. Ex-Secretary Wal ,
Ser was present, and Senator Douglass and
several representatives in Congress-
From this city, besides large army of I
beauty and fashion, there was large num- t
Der of the members of the legal and medi- c
cal profession, merchants military gentle !
men, &c. The scene of Ravenswood
was truly enchanting-the grounds, with
out, richly and luxuriantly adorned by
nature and ornamented by taste, and the
halls within made generous by all that
elegant hospitality and profuse abundance
could provide. Ii was scene of contin-
ned feasting and pleasure giving to the eye
and the taste."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-06-17
An UGLY CUsToMER.-A little girl

AN UGLY CUsToMER.-A little girl
about 4 years of age, resided in Centre
Bgdgton, having been apparently out OF
health for some time and troubled with a
bad cough, on Sunday last her mother
gave her lobelIa emelic.soon after which
she vOmited up black snake. The
child is now doing well. The snake was
covered with a scaly substance, was about
as large round as a lady's lille finger, and
Is inches in length. 1t was alive. when
elected. Probably it was swallowed when
it was very small.-POrtIand State of
Name.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-06-17
Another Riot at BROOKLYN.

On Sunday last another riot occurred al
Brooklyn, N. Y, between the Amer.
cans, and Irish, growing ont of stree
preaching. The police were out in large
numbers, and two or three were shot, and
SAID to have been seriously wounded. In
New York regiment Of National Guards,
with six rounds of ball cartridges were
held in readiness 10 queIl any disturbance
of the peace.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-06-17
Attractions Murder.

An atrocious murder was committed re.
Gently in McDonough County, Illinois, al
a place three miles from Fountain Green,
upon the person OF James Dye. Aboul
two o'clock at night, the murderer went
to the house, got into it, and placed pis-
tol TO his breast and blew a large hole
through his body. Dye sprung up in his
bed and then he received blow upon his
forehead with a hammer, which killed
him. His wife is said to have been ly-
ing in bed with him, on the side next the
wall. The alarm was given and neigh
bOrs soon repaired to the house. Mex
day Coroner's inquest was held, and
StOakley p. Rhea, one Burrows, sort Of
preacher, and Rebecca Dye, were ar.
rested for the murder. The circumstan-
ces are stated with much detail in the
Carthage Republican, and point to these
parties as the guilty ones. Dye had pre-
viously had some difficulty with Rhea and
Burrows on account of their intimacy with
his wife.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-06-17

DIDN'T LIKE IT.--Some forty free ne
groes liberated by the will of Mr.. Gun
mel, late of Jefferson County, were taken
10 Pennsylvania two or three weeks ago,
after remaining there few days, and be-
coming acquainted with the "llstifl.
lions OF their very particular friends, a
number of them returned IL Virginia, in
tendlngtO go TO Liberia.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-06-17
A Furious Elephant at Large.

Providence, K. l., June 5--A large el-
ephant attached TO a menagerie, while on
his way to Fall River this morning, got
beyond the control of his keeper, and Kill
led three horses, smashing the wagons to
pieces, seriously injuring two men who
were in The wagons. He was finally cap
tured near SHADES ferry.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-06-17

u The Freemasons of New York
Stale now number l5,G00 members and
2S6 lodges. The receipts of the Grand
Lodge, which is now holding its regular
June session in this city. for the past wear
have exceeded $4,000.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-06-17

The SOUTHERN NJ. L. CONFERENCE
AND SLAvERY.-On the 25th ult, (says
the Columbus Times) the Conference ac-
ted upon the report of the committee APP
pointed upon the 9th section of the Dis
cipline. 1t will crafty the friends of the
church everywhere in the South TO learn
that the 9th section was expunged, as well
as all other parts of the Discipline which
condemned the institution of slavery.
The general rule forbldding "lhe purcha-
sing Of men, women and children, with
the intention 10 enslave lhem," and which
has reference to the African slave trade,
was retained, though the vote upon the
expurgation, even of this Rule was II to
81.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-06-17

SOUTHERN CRoPs.-The Charleston
Standard speaks hopefully Of Crops at the
South. Ii remarks:
The crops of certain localities, we do not
doubt have teen greatly, irretrievably in
jured, but take them through the whole
range and they never appeared better. OF
this we have evidence in the highly en-
couraging paragraphs TO be met with in
almost every paper that comes from the
agriculture districts. From our own State
they are especially 0atlering. The Laurn:
cevilIe Herald and the Greenville Patriot
furnish the most encouraging accounts Of
The prospects of the planters in their re-
sPeclive neighborhoods. Though these
statements may not be relished by the
present holders oGlarge quantities of bread
stuAs and provisions, they will be hailed
with joy by the masses, both in our own
country and in Europe. Instead of fam
inc, they are likely TO have an abundant
supply Of food at cheap rates.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-06-17

THE PACIFIC RAIL RoAD.-The friends
of this measure in the House Of Represen-
tatives, finding the members scarcely ripe
for lis passage, have very judiciously
agreed to postpone its further considera-
ton until the second Monday in Deem
Der. The surveys are not yet compile
ted, but it is said they will present very
favorable prospects for route.