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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-04-29

TRIAL OF CHARLES B. CURlSTIAN.--The
trial of Charles B. Christian, Of Amherst
county, charged with the murder of
Thomas Blackburn, on Sunday evening, the
oath of January last, in the town of Lex
ington, Va, commenced before the Sup
rene Court of Rockbridge county, Judge
Lucas p. Thompson, OH Tuesday week.
The evidence having been concluded,
the argument Of the case was opened on
Tuesday by d. E. Moore, Prosecuting At
torney, who was followed by James B.
Dorman for TIE prisoner. Other counsel
were to address The Jury.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-04-29
81 q q Tr..Y.yI
UEMLGLJ5

On the 18th inst, after short illness, Mrs.
WILSON, the highly respected and venerable
cousorl Of John q. Wilson, Esq, Of Harper's
Ferry, in about the GSlh year Of her age.
Recently, at the residence Of Mr. +. VI. Ais
quith, Kiss Nancy GAUNr, aged about 90 years
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-04-29

RIOT AT SAGINAw.--A despatch from
Detroit, dated l7ih inst, says that mob
had broken open the Saginaw Jail and res
cued five prisoners. The Deputy Sheriff
was killed in the fracas--probab!v IN de-
Tending the Jail. One of tic prisoners
was retakem, and the others were In a
swamp, surrounded by go men. Twen-
Use of the rioters have been arrested.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-04-29
Second Supply.

THE subscriber thankful Tor the patron
/ aye he has received since be opened in
ShePheFdsjuwn, he was induced to bring a
second supply Of goods. lie can now
oicr very great bargains IN Jiack, blue and
fancy c.o'is, black and fancy cassimeres,
ill, sam and mersalIes veslings. IIav.
ny turned his attention To the above styles
"i goods more this trip than before, he is
now enabled to offer great inducements to
those who wish To buy.
JOHN VI. LOCK.
April 30, 1854. 23--G
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-04-29
L hundeP GuStS.

Since our last issue, this region was visited
with several heavy thunder storms. Considera-
bic hail accompanied the storm on Wednesday
evening, aud We learn done severe damage 10 tie
grain crop south Of this place.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-04-29

HORRIBLE TRAGEDY.-The Norfolk
News of Thursday says: The citizens
of Elizabeth City, Va, were quite startled
yesterday morning by the announcements
of hearl.rending tragedy in their midst
Mr.. James Parker, who for some months
past has been visited withtemPorary aber-
ralions of mind, about II o'clock, shot
his wife through the brain, killing her in
stantIy he then rushed out Of the house
and shot his horse, and returned and shot
himself also through The brain, falling
dead by the side Of lis murdered wife.
The weapon used was the death dealing
revolver.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-04-29
The City Of Glasgow.

1t is now fiftyseven days since the
steamship City Of Glasgow sailed from
Liverpool for Philadelphia, and yet not a
word has been heard of her, though news
from nearly all the European ports has
been received since she sailed. 1t is
feared that she has encountered iceberg,
and has been destroyed by them as the ILL.,
fated President was some years ago, to-
gether with her 'precious freight Of over
fo,tr Aundred human HUes."
&@7A large immigration from Europe TO
this country is anticipated the present
year. The Germans, it is said, will be
very numerous many Of the better clas-
ses, apprehensive of roublous times at
home, prefer packing DIP and settling in
the Great West. 1t is thought the Irish
immigration will be quite extensive also
it is feared, though, that the enlistments
for the war will absorb most of the able
bodied men. This country is large
enough for all, and they are welcome too,
if they will behave themselves.
&%A dePutatlon of commercial men
and manufacturers waited on the Emperor
of France OH the 30th ult., TO ask whether
the great Exhibition, appointed for 1858,
would take place, notwithstanding the
war. Louis Napoleon replied, most de-
cidedly in the affirmative. He also prom.
ised to have the exhibition palace made
half as large again as was originally in
tended, ahd minated that the war could,
not, in any case, be of great duration.
L7The people of Russell county, Va, in
public meeting, have passed res oIulious against
the small note Jaw, and represent it 10 a nui-
Sancc, and as v orthy TO steep upon the statute
book. Magistrates, Clerks Of The Court, Pros
ccutIug Attorneys, Sc, took plgt in The meeting.
IzPWe have late adyices from Mexico sta
ting that battle had been fought between the
forces under Santa Anna and Alvarez, in which
the latter were defeated The victory Of Santa
Anna was celebrated al the Capitol with great
rejoicing, and general illumination.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-04-29

No PRINTERS THERE.-Ihe report OF
the inspectors of State prisons, dlscIoses
the very gratifying fact that of the large
number OF convicts now in the prisons OF
New York, there is not single printer,
while nearly all Of the other occupations
are represented. This is fact honorable to
the craft, and affords evidence of the. gen
era good character of those engaged in It.
Chicago Tribune.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-04-29
Commissioners Sale OF Property
in and near Shepherdstown,

DY virtue Of decree Of the County
ID Court for Jefferson County, Va, IN
the suit of Thos. and Ellen Gammrr,
&C., against James W. Greenwood, and
others. The undersigned as CommIs-
sioners, will offer at Public Sale. before
Daniel Enters Tavern in ShePherIslown,
Jefferson County, Va,
On Saturday, the 9th CT May, next,
The following property, TO vii 10! No.
I'll, being The lot on which Mr.. E~y
lately resided, subject 10 the tenants right
for his year. Also the LOIS At .he NORTH
Vest intersection Of High d Dckr slcer-.
containing about Two Acres, and lho
Quarry Lot near tie Bridge.
Terms Of SaIe.-OGe ,hird cash lAe
balance six aud twelve months, Win u,r.
rest, the purchaser 10 give bond wtn ap.
proved security Tor lie deferred payment
and the tile to be retained ru,il lie pur.
chase money Is all paid.
f. |. LEE, },
JOHN NJ. JEWETT, { 'oh -
April, 90, 1885,. 23--,s
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-04-29
Just Received.

Just Received.
| FINE loi'f GraveIy, Preston, Honey
\ Den, Van Hook aud kaIy Dariing To-
hocco ; MeTomon, Jenny Lind ana liall
Spanish Cigars, ScalsrIala aud Goyortrns
Smoking Tobacco. which will be sold
lp". JOHN VI. LOCK.
Aprll ~, 1914. 23---n
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-04-29

INCREASE OF MISUNDERSTANDING
TO data furnished by the Hon. John =.
Kennedy, in a recent lecture before the
Maryland institute, Baltimore in 1870,
or lO4 years ago, had % houses and a pop
ulalion of 200. Itnow has 80, 500 houses
and a population Of not much less than
100000.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-04-29

TIE WHEAT CRoP--The editor Of the
Chicago Tribune, who has been on an
extensive excursion through a part Of
Canada, New York, Pennsylvania, New
Jersey, Delaware, Virginia, Ohio, and IN
diana, speaks favorabIy of large whoa,
crop The present season.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-04-29

IMMIGRATION--Se vessels ar
rived at the port Of New York on Thurs.
day last, with 549l passengers. A MA
iority of the number were from lie con!I'
nenl Of Europe.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-04-29
NEW SPRING GOODS.

DANIEL w. CAMERON having just
Dreturned from the east, invites The al
lention oI' dealers TO his beautiful assou-
ment of
Spring and Summer GCcds,
which he will sell low Cor Cash, or to
Punctual customers. Deeming it unnc-
cessary to enumerate the articles, he only
asks call, feeling sure that no one will %
away without purchasing.
Shepherdstown, April 20, 1854. 23-G
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-04-29

WoMAN's LoCoMOTIoN.--An exchange
SAYS the most awkward thing in or out Of
all creation, is a woman irving TO run
They can't do it. They are not running
institution except with their tongues. If
there aretwo arrangements IN the world that
were never made for 1eetness on The pedal,
thew are women and ducks.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-04-29
Winchester Presbyterg.

The Winchester Presbytery, on Satur-
day evening last, solemnly licensed IN
the usual form, Mr.. Newton CamP5eil
to preach the gospel.
Yesterday morning, the Presbytery re-
assembled in the first Presbyterian church.
the motion made on Friday to apply TO
the next general Assembly. of the Presby-
terrain church for new Synod, to he
called the Potomac Synod, was unanI-
mously adopted ; and il was determined
10 locate two Academies, one at SheP-
herdstown and one at Mariinsburg. AZ
ter prayer, and the reading and approval
of the minutes the Presbytery adjourned
10 meet at Berryvlle, in July next.
The sessions of the Presbytery are
harmonious and agreeable, and the minis
tiers in attendance filled the puipirs of sey-
eraI of our churches, during their stay
very acceptabIy.-.AIerandria Gazette.
3G7We learn from the Catoctin Whig
(lIiddIetown) that a child apparently
day or TWO old was found, wrapped mp in
a cloth, in well in that place, on the i@lh
inst. We have not learned any more Of
the particulars.
&g7John Hudson, who is charged with
killing Francis Lamb, on the l3sh inst.
with fork handle, at the Livery Stable
Of VIM. r. Fleming, in Frederick, is now
in Jail awaiting his trial at the next meet,
inc. of the Circuit Court for Frederick
County.
GzzGreat efforts, it seems, are being
made by England and France to secure
the alliance Of the German Powers.
France, it is said, has announced its readi-
ness to grant Austria every guarantee,
aid and protection she may require in la
Iy and Hungary, if that power will but
side with her against Russia.
&c. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Company design extending their branch
road at Washington to some convent
ent point Oil the Potomac, so as to afford
a more perfect communication with the
lines oftrayels. A bill Cor the
purpose has already been introduced into
Congress by Senator Mason of this Stale.
zL@By the Baltimore Clipper Of yesterday
we learn that tremendous fire occurred in
New \ ork on the 25th inst, in which there were
about 80 persons consumed Loss estimated at
$40 600.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-04-29

RoBBrRY AND ARREsT.-A lady from
Newburgh, n. Y, was robbed OF a port
monnaie On the Hudson River Railroad,
on Thursday last, on her way 10 New
York city, and on her arrival made known
her loss to an officer, and stated suspicious
that woman who had sat next to her had
committed the theft. The officer took
the woman, and also her husband, into
custody, but found nothing upon the wo-
man, butupon examining the man he found
the bills rolled up in his pocket and the
port-monnaie lying by his side. They we're
both committed.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-04-29
Foreign News.

The steamer Arabia arrived at Halifax
on the 25ih nst., bringing liverpool dates
nf- Antil lhlh
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-04-29

L57We have late adyices from Mexico sta
ting that battle had been fought between the
forces under Santa Anna and Alvarez, in which
the latter were defeated The victory Of Santa
Anna was celebrated al the Capitol with great
rejoicing, and a general illumination.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-04-29

$L57The people Of Russell county, Va. in
public meeting, have passed resolutions against
the small note law, and represent it to a nui-
Sance, and as worthy 10 steep upon the statute
book. Magistrates, Clerks of The Court, Pros
ocutug Attorneys, SC, took pert in The meeting.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-04-20
ARRIVALS At THE PRINCIPAL HOTELS
- YEOTERHAY.l $500 -

EXCHANGE HOTEL-J Perkinson, Va; r Mon
tague, A Montague, Middesex; E w Morris, Han
over; Leverick N York; Charles the Sd, Virginia
Springs; Thos Turner York, Va; Smytb, PhiIa; o
Gagus, Boston; J Worsham, Petersburg; Lieut.
Maury and daughter, Washington; C NJ Massie, Char.
lottesvilie; Kent, Wytheville; w NJ Lumuer
Bali; w Taylor. N York; M Ingersoll, Rochester; w
Winfree, Richmond; Moore, ] Dretrick
Richmond College; e. Nye, A G Williams, Miss
Rentasel, N Carnes, Miss Csrnes, N Y; r Brodnax,
f Brodnax, N C; w Holcomb, Ind; D II Mords-
cal, sc; D Davis r w Lane, Va; N Vaughan,
Amelia.
AMERICAN HOTEL Littig, Bait; ] E Spin.
die. Goochland; s A Glover, w Hutchings N Y;
Z r Appold, Bait; c McEvoy, Richmond; w
Flournoy, Charlotte; w Old, Jr. Powhatan.
COLUMBIAN HOTEL.-A Strange, Lew'bg; B
Morris, Va; w r Mebrane, Richmond; Sydney
Brooks, Chesterfield; o Poindexter, BALTIMORE +
B Pendleton w Dabney, Louisa; Samuel Williams,
Prince Edwards r Holiday, Nottoway; F Hale,
Hillsville; Saml Cardosa, Powhatan John Watkins,
Va; L H Balm, Sussex; Smith Entillupe, Va; f Nj
Gillian, Wmsburg; David Bissett, Petersburg; A
Spry, Columbia; Jas Faulker, Geo Jacobs John
Gault. Norfolk; G w Davidson, Columbia j Can
non, Washington; VIM Howard, Danville; w
Ledbetter, Va; stupman, Nelson; B A Walthall,
Amelia; Saml Peasants J Goodwin, Va; E ii
Coleman, Amelia; E o Noting. Richmond; Cyrus
Branch, James City; G Fox, Halifax.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-04-20
RIGHTS OF NEUTRALS.

The London Chronicle, of March Goth, III
an article upon her Majestys declaration in
regard to the Rights of Neutrals, while con-
graduating its readers upon the liberality and
humanity of the concession, adds: Yet we
must not omit to draw attention to the pru-
IDENTIFY guarded terms in which the announce
ment is made. The right with which inter
national law invests us is distinctly asserted,
and its qualified REIMBURSEMENT is made, as it
ought to be. matter of spontaneous genera
sity on the part of the crown.
ut is possible, moreover, that circumstan'
ces may hereafter arise which may necessi-
tate the withdrawal of this concession, and
wemay then fall back upon ouracknowledged
rights. But this is a contingency which we
need not anticipate. 1t is enough for us at
present to know that We have done every.
thing in orr power to mitigate the evils, inse
parable from war, and that we have set an
example worthy of the justice of our cause
and of our high position among the nations of
Europe"
Contra6ond Of war,' which is excluded
from the concession made in favor ofneutral
cargoes in general, is defined as including
not only ammunition, artil cry, and the whole
matertel of an army, but also naval stores,
timber, cordage, and other similar articles.
The London Nems halls the declaration of
her Majesty in regard to the rights ofneutrals
as "a great triumph for humanity In re.
gard to letters of marque, it adds: i" The in
timation of the Cabinet at Washington to
the French government that they will allow
no privateers to be fitted out in American
ports, ought to be followed by the American,
English and French governments by de-
claration that in all future wars they relin-
quish all claim to right to commission pri.
vateers that they will restrict the opera.
lions of war to the regularly organized forces
Of their respective countries and that they
will insist upon all other governments adopt
ing the same rules of action
We suspect that the American government,
with its small navy, is not quite green enough
to declare that, having no regular force of
any consequence, it will also dispense with
the " militia of the seas y in all future wars.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-04-20
,1oRE DIPLOMATIC DOCUMENTS.

NoRE DIPLOMATIC DOCUMENTS.
Some farther documents in reference to the
Eastern question, have been published. Inc
n.ners. ON which Lord Clarendon based nus
,..e declaration that Austria had behaves IN
an honorable manner, consist first, according
- . .ummary of the New York Times, OF
telegrsphic dispatch, dated vienna feofu-
~ s. 1884, from the Earl of Westmoreiand
70 the Earl of Clarendon, in which it Is stated
tina, the Emperor of Austria, having been re-
oue.ted +" to engage himself to strict neu-
,r,l;tv." replied to Count Orlof that "he
could make no such engagement unless the
Emperor of Russia would confirm the pledges
he had given, that he would not pass the Da-
nube, and, on the other hand, would evacu-
ate the Principalities after the *"r. eoun.
orloff rejoined, that his imperial master couio
enter into ano such engagement" In a
conference held on Feb. 8, and referred 70
nv the British Ambassador at VIENNA IN
regular dispatch, Count Buol reasserts' IN a
.,;I, more circumstantial mapner that ne
.c.nnot take the engagement proposed to
him" last and somewhat lengthy dispatch,
,snt 70 the Austrian Minister at st. Peters
burg. and communicated to the British Cabi-
net states that Austria must reserve to
herself entire liberty of action.
The Times, however, believes, that the
whole correspondence is farce that the Sc
cret Cabinet at the Austrian Court IS apower
above the Prime Minister, and is the rea'
main spring of Austrian policy; thatthe chief
and equal exertion of Austria and Prussia is
to preserve their neutrality. The Paris cor
respondent of the London Times says:
SIT ia believed, in certain political circles here,
that the intelligence received from Vienna within
the last few days is very satisfactory There Is
perhaps no single fact series OF facts, alleged
against that Cabinet but it is certain that, IN me
diplomatic correspondence Or conversations winch
have passed betweenthe respective Ministers, mere
occur obser vations, comments, demands or expia
nations and conditions, which gives ground ior sus
picion as to the sincerity and frmness OF Austria
under circumstances like the present, when the
only chance of safety lies in the adoption OF mark
ed and unequivocal line of policy These symp'
toms have appeared-if not tor the hrst time GER
tanly more strongly within the last fortnight; and
the efforts of this Government to force the CABINET
of Vienna to give a distinct explanation OF her In
tentons with reference to Russia have not 1t would
appear been as successful as was hoped"
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-04-20
For the Dispatch,

ACARD.-Permt me, through your valuable paper,
to correct few remarks made against me at the Ma
yor's Court on Tuesday last charge of being
gagged in light with young man, VIM. w. Wood,
papers of city state that attacked this man first
and say that was driven away from Norfolk for
putting my hands on other peoples property SOON
er than my own" Now, Messrs. Editors, do most
emphatcally deny these charges and can at any
time bring plain proof to testify that they false
1t* JOHN FULLERTON
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-04-20

DEAD HoRsE.-Last Friday night the
Watchmen discovered dead horse on the side
walk of I'd street between Byrd and Canal, and af.
ter dragging him into the gutter reported the facts
to the Mayor. Next morning his honor gave di.
recions to Capt. White to have the carcass remov-
ed, and then summons the owner, which was done.
Yesterday John Hart appeared in court, and it be.
ing ascertained that the animal belonged to him,
he was fined So and costs
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-04-20

SHOW YOUR NUMBERs.-The ordinance OF
the city requires that every wagon, dray cart
employed the Streets shall have the initials of
the owner, and the number, placed on it in some
conspicuous place. Capt. White reported War
wick & Barksdale for leaving an unnumbered wa
gon on the street. The explanation given, was.
that one of the regular vehicles had broken down,
and the unlettered body been substituted in its
place for the day. The case was continued until
TODAY
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-04-20

Arpssc NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. are
ekeina heurly developed which point snerrinsly g
fhe VIE creatures in our city. who are now, and
have been, for some time past. i1eh1ng ana aidine
slaves % escape from their matters 20 the Northern
etates; and letters and other inkfuanents o. wr1e
inc have been found showing the mode ~ which
this Illegal business is conducted One OF the sue
pected persons y man oil the worst character, CA
pable OF doing any desperate act for the sake Of
few dollars. Ills receipts, found ID possession OF
the lagitives will doubtless fix his guilt nost con-
clusively There are yet others who have not been
clearly traced to their dens, but the strong arm q
the law Is gradually encircling them, and without
amishap, they will be brought to the bar OF Justice
All the facts thus far developed, go to prove that
the white men, who are the prime movers in the
plan of escape. are acting from no sympathy with
the slaves and from desire to see them free but
merely for the money those poor ignorant creatures
the motive of all the abotionists and their agents
The pocket-not the heart-impells them to rob the
South of its slaves, would the North OF It's gold
and silver If the fear of punishment did not deter
them from so doing. ssss. .s-et- /
So far as the slaves who were captured last Sun
day night are concerned, there Is not shadow OF
doubt that they prepared to take French leave
of their owners and this fact had become notorious
with the greater portion OF the slave In the city
Had they succeeded others were to follow at once;
but their detection may possibly put q stop to the
underground operations for short time.
IscENp1ARrsM:-A daring attempt was
made to burn Mr.. John H. Seayres' stable about
o'clock yesterday morning. The incendiary first
opened the door to the omnibus house, filled new
and valuable omnibus with hay and set 1t on fire.
He then went into the loft where 60 or 40 bales of
hay were deposited, placed lighted candle in a
bundle of hay, and made his escape. The stable
is near the Columbian Hotel on Virginia street
near the residence of some women, who discov-
cred the fire and gave the alarm Loss to the
omnibus about $3.50. Had the fire remained I'M
discovered ten minutes longer, there is no telling
what amount of property would have been destroy
ed. Maj. Seayres is connected with the Column
bian Hotel, and from his universal popularity, we
had supposed that he had no enemies, black or
white.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-04-20

AssAULT.-Ed. w. Ferguson, charred
with assauting and beating Louis Antonio with
STICK appeared before the Mayor yesterday, and
after undergoing an examination, was discharged
the complainant stating that he did not anticipate
renewal of the assault and that Mr.. F. would pro.
badly not have treated him badly, but for being
in high temper at the time
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-04-20

They SAY THAT TROUBLES DO NOT CoME
ALONE A few days ago we recorded the fact that
Mr. Reuben Tyler, of Henrico county, was shot,
To-day we have to say, that his son, youth about
fifteen, came to town and got his arm broke by a
fall, on yesterday. DR.. Tatum attended to it, and
we are happy to say he was doing well yesterday
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-04-20

a. How many are hurried to the grave or left to
hnser with broken down constitutions, by the inn
prudent use of Mercuryl To all such we say, fuse
CARTERs SPANISH MIXTURE; it is the only medicine
which tciH thoroughly eradicate that dangerous drug
from the system, and restore the system to health
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-04-20

OBsrRucTIos.-At the instance Of Mr.
Bolton, 2 summons against Mordecai CARMEL. for
to get gravel, was issued, and that gentleman an.
peared before the Mayor, yesterday. Alter hear.
ing the evidence Of the complainant and the state
msnt offhe doiendant, the case was adjourned over