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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-08-26
The Canal.

The Canal Board, al It's meeting III
Washington, on Thursday the llh inst,
abolished the office of Chief Engineer,
and appointed A. X. STAKE, Esq, of
Williamsport, General Superintendent OF
The line. The Hagerstown Herald, in al
luding 10 he above fact says "And 1t is
hardly necessary now 20 add, that we
share largely in the general sentiment OF
appreciation which lhe choice of this gen
tIeman, for the position named, has lnsPi-
red in Washington County, and that we
but give utterance to that sentiment, when
we state that a wiser or better selection
could not have been made. Mr.. STAKE
is one of our most intelligent mechanics,
having built some Of tue finest boats which
float upon the waters of the Canal; and
having for many years been engaged IN Its
trade, and resided upon its banks, he is
therefore thoroughly and practically ac-
quaintcd with the great work which he
has been chosen to superinlend, and will,
we doubt not, devote all his energies to
the promotion of its best interests The
Cumberland Miners Journal, also says :
MIR. STAKE formerly represented Wash
ington County in the Maryland Leglsla-
turc, with great credit to himself and &C.
ceplableness to his constituents. For Sc
veral years past he has been canal man,
aud is probably as fully acquainted with
the duties Of the office to which he has
been appointed as any one who could
have been selected. He is a practical
man, Of fine intelligence, enlarged expe.
rience and great energy. We look for
WARD to better times under his superln
,endence of the canal"
The Board made one other change sub
sttuting MIR. I.amby for Mr.. Alchison, as
Superintendent Of the Georgetown DlvlS
/ ion
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-08-26
Horrible Tragcdy--F Men Killed
and Hanged.

We take the following from the Park
vile, Ky, Luminary, Of the slh instant ::
Just as we were getli lg ready for press,
the particulars OF most shocking dtfrav
and hanging have been nIrraied TO u.s.
The occurrence was at Smithville, Clay
county, on Monday afternoon. One
man, John w Douglass, was killed; Viii
liam Ross aud John Ross, father and SOY,
were dangerously stabbed, not expected
10 recover, also Ira Trin badly stabbed.
The perpetrators, Samuel Shack .eford.
William Shackleford and John W. Cal
laway have been hanged bv the enraged
citizens. The ShacGltiorls are sali to
have been connected with gang of horse
thieves that were committing depredations
in the ne!ghoorhood, and great indigna-
ton existed so fer as 20 pass resolutions
ordering them to leave the place, which
the refused 10 DO. Prior TO this, Douglas
had been instrumental in tracing mule to
Samuel Shackleford, who consequently
owed Douglas gruGge, and on Monday
last the two met aid an alteration al
Smi,hvi!ie, which endeI so fatally.
We understand that Douglas shot al
ShackiefoId slightly wounding him, and
that his brother William stabbed Douglas
The Ross in'elered, bat were overpow-
cred by the ShackleiordS and Galloway,
and cut John-they will not probably
survive Sam. Shacklelord stabbed trt
man Triu, Galloway and the Shack eforys
subsequently took refuge in neighboring
houses. An immense crowd of citizens
speedily collected at the place 81 croun-
ding houses, and akou: dAsk, William
Shacklefotd was brought out and forth,
with hanged. Shortly afterwards Gala
way hanged beside h.m-haying previous
ly confessed bis completely with the 9TH
ers in horse stealing. Samuel ShackIe-
ford, who had been wounded by pistol
shot was sad 10 be dangerously hurt but
this not being true, about ii o'clock al
night he toe was dragged out and hanged.
On This lTuesday) morning the bodies
were cut down. The most intense ex-
element prevails throughout the vicinity.
In The meantime, we abstain from con-
menls, having simply stated tie facts as
they were given us.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-08-26
Another Election.
ION

The County Court of Berkeley has set
aside the late election between Newcomer
and Cushwa for Sheriff, and has again or
dered another election. The frstelectlon
between these parties was held on the
18th of Nav, and resulted in the success
of Cushwa by a majority of about 20
votes, but Newcomer conlesting 1t upon
lie ground of Illegal voting, II was decIa-
red null and void, and second one or
dered which terminated in the success OF
Newcomer By an apparent majority OF
one vote, but upon close inspection OF
he returns, an error was discovered by
which Newcomer had received one vote
mole than lie was entitled to in one OF the
precints. Upon being assured OF this he
Immediately proposed 10 his competitor
10 run third race, to which the latter &C
ceded, and the third election will there
fore take place on the 3lst of this month.
Newcomer is an independent Democrat,
supported by the Wings, and Cushwa a
regularly nominated Democrat
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-08-26
Consumption and Splitting Blood.

See the certificate Of Mr.. Turner II. Ramsey,
for many years proprietor ofthe Farmers Hotel,
Fredericksburg, Va, and late of the City Hotel,
Richmond, Va.
Dr. John Mnge, of the city of Richmond,
though regular physician, aud Of course OPP
posed to what he called quack medicine, was
Obliged to say that its good effect in the case OF
MIR. Ramsey were wonderful indeed.
He had been given up by several physicians
had tried most OF the quack medicines, and was
on the verge of despair, as well as the grave,
when he tried Carriers Spanish Mixture.
We refer the public to his full and lengthy Ger.
tifcate around the bottle, stating his cure.
81 - See advertisement.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-08-26
c,,-cI 9 yr.Dp0
GGA5GJo

On Sunday night last in Charlestown, John
Randolph, son OF Mr.. Thomas Dobson, aged !
weeks aud days.
On Sunday morning last, after lingering i'll
ness, Miss Martha Gibbs an old aid most nigh
ly respected lady of Charlestown, aged - years.
On Saturday last, in Charlestown, Mr. Joseph
COckeiiH, after severe and protracted illness,
leaving large family and numerous friends,
who yenerated his virtues and most sincerely
mourn his decease lie was aged "A years.
In Smithield, on the 18Th instant, Nelly inn,
infant daughter Of jefferson AID Elizabeth y.
Johns, aged weeks and days.
On Sunday morning last, 18Th inst, Mr.. Da-
rid Hoffman,, ST., all old and esteemed citizen
Of this County. aged abont So Wears
On the 18th of July, Jacob ~ Roberts, aged
2 years and 3 months: on tie 2o,h 81 July,
Otho H, aged years month. and p days
and on the an inst, Mamie E., aged 9 months
and l6 days, children OF +. II. and An.ella
Roberts, Of Jefferson county.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-08-26

ny Virme of deed OF truss !T"a John
Il x White to the undersigned, dated
the 18Th day of December 1852, and re-
cnrdrd in the County C"mri OF Jefferson
County. will be offered al Pubic Sale, Tor
cash, on
Wednesday the 18th Of September, next,
-, Daniel Enters Hotel. in Shepherds.
own Lots numbered SO, 81 50 and So,
IN the plat Of said town, also parts OF two
,,,rcels or lots Of land in the SAID town
,rown IS Nos. So and So. Also two lois
or parcels Of land in said town numbered
~ and IS. also an out lot adjoining sad
lawn. together with all The hnldings and
;mnroyemen,s, wafer rights and apPerte'
nanc.s. On lhc said lots. or IN any wise
bcroroinO to them. The said lots are de.
-cribed bv meles and bounds IN the SAID
deed Of trust. The Factory, commonly
known as Prices Factory, IS situated ON
the LOIS aforesaid.
rsy- A more minute description of the
property is deemed unnecessary, as per-
sons wishing to purchase VIII doubtless
view the premises. r
August u, 1854. "o-''
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-08-26
Mr.. SouIe and the Cuban question.

New York, Aug. 2l.-The Tribune
Paris correspondent says that Mr.. SouIe
left Madrid OF a pleasure excursion to the
Pyrnees, soon after tie revolution broke
out. Since Esparrero came into power
he has 10 hopes Of a favorable settlement
of the Cuban question, unless aided by
decisive measures at Washington, he does
pot believe the Queen can hold her power
long, and his strong faith in the Ultimate
success If the Republican cause. No
proposition has been made by the Span
ish government to sell Cuba, and it Is not
anticipated that under the present regime
any will be made.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-08-26
Mail Route Purchased.

Our old friend PATRICK QuINN, OF Boons-
boro', Md, has purchased the nail roure
from that place 10 KerneysvilIe, via
Sharpsburg and ShePherdslown, OF the
former contractor, joseph O'NEAL, Esq.
There ANITA more clever fellow above
ground than that very same Pat is. We
wish him abun ant success in his new un-
dertaking.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-08-26
lI 49, LIS,

In Trinity Church. Baltimore, on the 18th
inst, by Rev. Mr. Stephenson, Rev. jiLiiGm
Johnston, of " nchester, Va ard Virginia Lee,
fourth daughter of the late Lewis Neiil, Esq,
of Jefferson county.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-08-26

BALTIMORE MARKET

Flow.-Ihe Asra's ns"s has had no effect
upon breadsuGs. There Is less hrmness .nye
It's publication How ARD Street is held a. So 81
and City Ills at S7e7. Rye Flour a. 5ua So.
Corn Meal s. I5a4, u and held 6rmly
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-08-26
SIS -, Teacher Of Music.

The year will be divided into two sessions OF
/ Eve months each, beginning on the 2nd Mon
day Of September and February. Vacation III
July and August.
TERMS PER SESSION.
Preparatory course, including elements Of French
SO; AcademlcaJ course SIS Classical course
so; Instruction in French So Instruction IN
German So; Instruction on TIE Piano so pay
able quarterly in advance.
Board may be obtained on moderate terms
under the care Of one Of The teachers, who will
pay special attention TO the department of pu-
pills out Of school. The exercises Of this insti-
tuition will be resumed OH Monday Sept. IL 1854.
August ,, 1854. Nov 26,
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-10-07
rTAT DELAL Observation-Disclosures


En- vertuo des peurcrs qui donnes Ia io 10
HOMER SAVOIE Espectenr dee Chesnaaset Leeees dars
e, k QUATRiKNE DISTRICT DISSPEuPos dc ceite pa
roisse off ira publqne rabas la Ma son de
Gour dams Ia vile de Thbodaux. JEEDl lie II dotfobhE,
1854. IL heures NJ les trayaX ct reiTatos pour stse
fats sur les cheulns ct levees sutvant, SAVIOR:
No. Lies reparations faire q la Levee ct
au Chein sur u certain de erfe, sue dams Ia
dite paroisse H rive caache d bayou Lafourse- en-
yirun 8 miles audessous de Ia vile de rhbodaux ayaaf -
arpents face berpe haut par es terres De r.
has ceLes + Earang Co, ct apparte1aiit EtiE
ST0S Il BROWN non residents LIS repsratlonS neces
sent CONNIE suit Ia ieve@, lie cnei ies
fosses les poats La evess orsqu ellie sera mn dsr
avor nes de hauteur 10 pes dc PAGE, Ct us cfs1e e
pie1s de largeur.
No 2-Les reuarations faire a Ia LeVee ct
au Chernin certain moroccan de terre sue dams Ia
te paroisse sur la rive gaucbe bayou Lafourehe en-
vion 80 miles audeseus la vile de Thbodaux ayant 10
arpents de face haut par les terres de eba
ct On par eees de LeMaire, appartenant piifMS
BARROW. residents. Les reparaons hecessaafes
sons CONNIE reparer Ia evee, lie cherfi les losses es
les points La evee iorsqn'ee n ellie aura peds de
haueur 10 pes de base ct uns crete de peda de aeu
No 3.-Les reparations faire ID Leyee ct
an Chsin CUR IN rtain moroccan de zue dans Ia
dite parosse, gauche du bayou Laorchs en-
vron 80 miles audessous de Ia vile de Thbodax ayant
apents face borne haut par les erres de Pierre Lee
par ceIss de P Wright, ct appartenant FIJI
MAN & BARROW nonresident. LIS reparatonF neces
sares cSnins anti: reparer Ia ieyee, lie cnefni, re
Eos5es les points La levee nrsqueie sera tint cue a
peds de hautsur 10 peds de base, ct crete de f W
afgeur. s.
BON favour du Jury de Police de ce'te pa -
double iu montatt du prx rajudicatioh asse oo.
caution. scrite de aul hnlront tes -
dise isves ct sur lie dit chein, eonorneh' % WI "'
avans ie premier de Soveuire, 1904. -
-~'A '%~ '-3|-' W HOMER sAvoIE, Inspestsur
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-10-07
STATE OF LOUlsIANA-Parish of


BY virtue Of the powers "ested in me by law l. HOMER
SAF0IE, Inspector Of Roads and Lerees in and for the
Fourth Inspection DISTRICT Of said parish will offer
public auction to the lowest bidder the Court House in
the town OF Thibodaax, THURSDAY the 18th day Of
OCTOBER, 1854 commencing at 10 O'Clock L. M the
works and repairs be done the road and evees de-
scribed below
No. 1.-The repairs to be done on the Road
and Levee certain land situated in said parish
the left bank II bayou LaDurrhe about 80 miles be
low the town ct Thbodaux having front of Is arpents
bounded above by Lands Of p Wright and below by hose
OF 7. Harang 4 Co. and belonging to EAGI. ESTON L
BROWN non-resdents. The repairs necessary fol-
when completed should have elevation Of feet feet
base. ard the *pex faet wide.
No. 1.-The repairs to be done on the Road
par the # tank # Lafonrche at about 81
mi below the town Of Thibodaux, having front
arpent. bounded above BY lands of y Leblanc and below
by those II Lesare, and be onging PfTTMAN BAR
ROW. non-resideats. The reptirs nece sary fol
l"ws repair the evee the road and bitches The
when completed sould have elevation OF feet 10
bnse. and the apex feet wife.
No. 3.-The repairs to be done on the Road
and Levee, certain trac, of land situated in said
parish the left hank of bayou Lafnurche, having
front Of arpents bounded above by lands Of Pierre Lee,
and below by III sc Of p Wright, and belonging PITT
MAN 4 BARROW NONRESIDENT. The repairs necess trv
fellows repair the evee the road and ditchrs
The evee when completed seui have elevation of 8
feet, 10 feet base, and the tapex feet wide.
Terms AND CoSDfTIoNsFhe pureha~ to their
bonds in fhe Police Iruy the parish Lafouche
for double the Of the adjudication with good
and solvent security far the faithful and promp, completion
efse work before the first daF of the month Of No
vember next IA required by law
Witness my hand this 18th day Of September, 1854
HOMER SAVOIE. Inspector,
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-10-07

BETTING WITH LADY-The Paris cores
pendent of the Boston Atlas relates the follow
ing amusing anecdote:
Last Sundays steeple chase has contributed
greatly to the hilarity of the week by an adven
ture of one of the ladies of the financial world
with wealthy old gentleman, quite as notorious
for his avarice as the late Marquis d. Aligre
He had taken his place by his lady, and had
overwhelmed her with his raccoco compliments
to her great annoyance As she feared these
embarrassing civiities would be frequently re.
newed during the coming racing season, she re.
solved to end them with that day The atten-
dants were raising the flags and making the
ether preparations antecedent to the start when
she abruptly ended one of his compliments with
a g lou must bet with me!:' Coacealing his
annoyance at this proposal as adroitly as the
lady had disguised her WEAKNESS of him. for be
could not decline it, and the greater the sang
frosd the cheaper he thought he could extricate
himself from the wager. Done" said he,
bowling very gracefully; "what shall we bet ~
All any thing. A cameia." Attributing
to her honeyed voice the insigniicance of the
bet, he went so far rs to rally her on the small
ness OF the bet, and assuming virtue that he
never possessed, he urged her to venture two
camelias on the horses. The bet was chronicled
in due form. the horses chosen, the signal of de-
parture given, and in few minutes the miser
bowed again and assured Nine. that his
bet should be paid early the next day. "Ah !.
iatend selecting the flowers myself replied
the lady; we'll go together to the florists ~
The old gentleman was forced to consent
The next day at an early fashionable hour
the unfortunate better escorted Madame and
several of her friends to the fashionable florists
Lemichez, in the Rue de Temple, where the
niggardly Cresus at once ordered q boquet for
Madame. Shegave scream; boquet! Mon
sieur had forgotten his bet! The bet was
camelia, two camelias, such as those, pointing
to two large trees filled with camelias Admi-
rably trained as he was in the school of the
world, the old gentleman could not prevent his
countenance from becoming deadly pale he felt
assured those large trees would cost $50; he
felt he was sin for it," and submission was all
he could do.
50 Take those cameHas to my house." said
Madame - speaking to the gardener, .'and
send the bill to Monsieur
"No! I'll pay at once; how much are they ?"
ga hundred dollars"
"What!' exclaimed the old gentleman, COM
pletey Supplied.
"a hundred dollars piece, two hundred
dollars for the pair
"How reasonable Lemichez always is in his
price. exclaimed the lady, while her debtor
was still confounded with surprise. He reluc-
family drew his pocket-book, paid the money,
and has secretly vowed that he will not again
venture in the ladies' tribune of race courses.
l may chronicle the rumor that the wife of one
of our well known bankers won $4,000 at the
race by judicous betting; wouldn't she prove
jewel Of a wife to-the keeper of Perters
HOTELS
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-10-07
EXCAVATIONS AT HERcuLANEUM.-A letter
from Paris says:

EXCAVATIONS AT HERcuLANEuM.-A letter
from Paris says:
g The excavations at HercuIaneum have re-
Gently been continued, and have led to the dis
covery of two houses facing the sea but on
the whole the results have not been very salts
factory At Pompeii the excavations, after
being long suspended, have been renewed, and
have brought to light the bronze statue of
Apollo, of a size rather larger than life; they
are to be continued with a view of discovering
the walls of the town. At Canosa, (Canuslum)
in Apulia, the excavation Of Greek tombs have
been continued. These tombs are in the form
of small chambers, with columns and paintings.
and are found to contain gold ornaments, con-
sisting of collars, bracelets, diadems, earrings
and rings, together with arms and vases On
the latter are designs of great beauty, repre-
senting on black ground red figures of animals
and birds, warriors, Sc. These vases are sup
posed by some to be Egyptian, by others Baby
lonian. At Capua, excavations have led to the
discovery Of tomb in the form of chamber,
with several paintings Of women playing flies
and other figures"
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-10-07
The Check Rein.

When Stewpyd harnesses his horse for
dragging brick up grade, the horses head
is pulled back towards his tail aud anchored
there by the senSeles and merciless check
rein The arran cement is unnatural the
animal is constr aiAed by il. He must inev-
itablv lose strength by it, for it dis,urbs the
vital force and induces an unnatural action
in the muscles OF the neck, head shoulders
and mouth. There are actually lCSs energy
and vigor left for The limbs and chest than
there would be if the stupid continuance
were lerked Oft and thrown over the nearest
fence. If reason cannot teach this promptly
10 any man, just let him try the experiment,
by putting martingae upon himself and
90 to wrestling, or putting check in the
Jaws of boxer that shall extend down his
back to his belt.
Who beside the British use the check
rein, saving their free trade slaves and gen.
efal imitaters, the Americans The French
do not use IT, the Germans do not the In
dams and Spaniards of South America. who
literally live on horseback and are perfect
torsemen DO not the Spanards of Europe
do not, nor do the Turks. The most obser-
want and most natural people in the world
are free from this nlschlevous error. Ii is
strange to US that the English and ourselves
did not, years and years ago, reason upon
the constantly witnessed fact that when a
check rein was loesed at tavern stuop or
in stable the poor horse aluays stretched
out his neck and hung down his head.
That was his language for saying that the
strap hurt him and wearied him, and that
he was heartily glad to be relieved from it.
The genius that first proposed the me-
chanicala feat of lifting himself up by the
seat OF his breaches must have been the
author oflhe theory tina, the check rein held
the horse up and kept him from falling
The mechanical action in the two cases
must be precisely the same. IF the reader
will reflect for moment he will see that no
suspending power can be derived except
from without The animal. A post, tree, or
beam is Just as indispensable TO the support
of horse as TO the support of a man intent
on suicide. A horse can't hang himself up
in the air by the terrets on his back any
more than man can by pulling upwards a,
his neck handkerchief
The check rein should be abolished 1t
wastes motive power Its use is unhealthy,
for il disturbs the otherwise naturally and
equally distributed vital forces. 1t shortens
the life of the horse. 1t dimlnlshes his speed
and lessons the free and quick action so
essential to the animals safety and that OF
his driver. II is Of no use, and cannot confer
dignity or grace TO an animal that was made
by the Lord Had man got up the horse.
check rens and all sorts of contrivances
would have been allowable not only, but
perhaps necessary but the work Of the
Great Artist cannot be improved upon.
Brethren of the press, let US emancipate
the horse from the British check rein.
[Bs5frto Democrat
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-10-07
IHERIFF'S SALE
~ STATE OF LoUIsIANA-Fifth Judicial District Court
sitting in and for the parish of Lafourche.

.
TAKE NOTICE: That acting under wit Of a. IA,
mating from the above entitled Court in the above
entitled and uu.bsfed cae, have seized and will offer
Tor sale public auction at tie Court House tn the
NOVEMBER, 1854. at II O'clock NJ the following dss-
cribed operty, tn-wii:
A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND, situated in the parish Of
foarche the right bank Of Bayou Laiourchs about
twelve mies below shs iowa OF Thibcdaax, measuring
EHa aTpents and quarter. mare OF lsss oas by .sy
depth bounded ahays hs ads Of Francois Aeh..s Forest
Jr AMI below by hat Of Cars;sssla Martin with all
buildings ard improvement thereon.
Terms ii Sa!e-casH.
Said sale will be made 10 satisfy the principal interest,"
ana cossB OF suit. fl.@I NJ BoClG, Sheriff
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-10-07

@ They tell some strange stories in the
North of the wild beasts and serpents driven
into the haunts of men by the mountain
fires. The latest and perhaps the most
marvellous is related by The Whitehall IN, "
Chronicle. which states that one Dr. Haynes
saw near that town monstrous snake lying
in the road ahead of him. the length of
which he thinks was not less than thirty feet
Its head was as large as mans. and was
erected on his approach about three fee,
high. The road being thus barricaded, the
doctor beat retreat in search of help On
his return his snakeship had departed
through the woods, leaving a trail like tina,
made by ''snaking" log. Whether this
serpent finally took to the $ sea-" the Chron-
icle or its informant sayeth not.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-10-07

nr Corn-Husks we see suggested as ma
terial for paper. This seems to US an excellent
idea. Those husks are most abundant through
out the country, and must contain a very large
percentageof fibrous substance capable of being
reduced to pulp. Clean husks could probably
be delivered in unlimited quantities on navig-
able water in New York or New England for
$l5 per tun, which could hardly exceed cent
and half per pound for the ibrous matter they
contain, which ought not to be difficult of separa-
ton. Wiz our enterprising paper makers and
eminent chemists look into the matter?
TNecc YOrE Tribnr4