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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-24

A HoRRIBLE AFFAIR-ErecWi0n q
.?rics, the W,uderer, 1t Sydncy.-The
following is one of the most horrible al
fairs that we have ever read. We copy
from the Dayton (Ohio) Gazette Of the
27ih uIt.
This wretched man who, as our readers
will remember, was convicted III the Court
of Common Pleas, Of Shelby county, a
few months ago, OF an aiioclous murder
committed on tie person oil his own dangh-
ter, was hung yesterday. From private
sources we learn that the execution eXhib-
tied a scene of horror, TO which il would
be difficult to furnish a parallel. The
trial, the prison, and the near approach OF
death had failed TO subdue the spirits OF
the guilty man, or reduce him to submls-
sive frame olmind. Since his conviction, his
conversation has consisted principally OF
expressions of defiance to the officers oil
the law, varied with the most horrld bias
phemies and obscenllies.
As he was a very muscular man, and
had repeatedly asserted that he would moi
be hung, the Sheriff, as a matter OF pre-
caution, had called the outsiders to the
number of twenty-five or thirty, TO assist
in the execution of The sentence; but such
desperate resistance did the negro make
that even this force was hardly equal to
the terrible task that devolved upon them.
As the condemned man was taken out Of
his cell, in spite Of the heavy irons TO his
aims and legs, he burst away from those
in charge of him, and for some kept every
one at bay by striking in all direction with
his shackIee hands.
At length, by the united force Of some
fifteen or twenty men, he was overpow'
cred and dragged of 10 the gaIlows. Bu
even after he was swung off, lie manage
to spriug up, and lightly holding OH 10 the
rope, 10 keep himself alive for half al
hour, until there was danger that his life
would overIun the time allowed by the
law for the execution, and the officer:
were obliged to choke him By main force
An immense crowd had assembled t
witness the horrid scene, but the slIicuy
private character of the execution dlsap
pointed their expectations.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-24
Another Fire.

We are again called upon 10 chronicle
another fire, which occurred in this place,
on Tuesday last, the 20lh inst. Between
and 2 o'clock, p. NJ, frighGul shouts
of fire fire were heard, throwing our
citizens into general confusion and con-
sternation, when upon examination Ii
was found that large Stable, together
with several other out-houses, )simaied on
Church Street.-The the Episcopal Church,
belonging to Mr.. b. II. TowNER, was
enyeloped in flames, and burning at a
fearful rate; our Firemen and citizens
were promptly on the spot, but the wind
blowing a high gale in a Southeastern
direction, the flames had so far progress
sed thai all efforts to save The buildings
were Of no avail. A Barn, belonging to
Mr.. JACOB LINE, which was in direct
line from tie Stable with the wind, silua-
uatcd about three hundred yards distant,
was set fire by the cmbers therefrom, and
was soon clothed in flames, our Firemen
being unable 10 reach the place in time to
extingush the destroying element. Up
on several occasions, Mr. DAVID BlLLMY-
ER's Mill, which was also in a direct
course with the wind, caught by embers
from the Barn, but was eYlingushed IN
due time. In the meantime, from ten to
twelve dwellings, stables, smoke-houses,
&C., were on fire, the wind blowing a
strong breeze at The time, rendering the
scene awGully destructive, and nothing
but the unlrng, assiduous and superhu-
man eXertions of our Firemen and citi
zens generally saved large portion Of
our town from ruin. We are not appri-
sed of the exact amount Of loss sustained
by the above named gentlemen, but we
learn that Mr.. Lines barn contained eight
or ten tons OF Hay, and as luck would have
it, lie had just finished, on the previous
evening, thrashing quantity of wheat
in the barn, and delivered to the Mill, or
it would certainly have shared the same
fate. The fire at the Stable, it is suppos-
ed, originated by sparks from the Chin
neys of the nearest dwellings.
TOO much praise cannot be given TO
our Firemeu and citizens generally, for
their unfaltcring perseverance ; and espe-
cially the ladies--lhey labored and toiIeG
as if life were at stake.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-24

CASE OF DR.. BBALE.--The New York
Journal of Commerce, speaking of "a pam
phlet review Of ,he DR.. BeaI case, says
1--WE have twice carefully gone over
the evidence in the case, and. however
strong it may at first sight appear, ar
convinced that the explanation of it which
has been given by competent medical
auihor!ty,is sufficient to bear a strong
presumption ofinnocence in favor of DR..
BeaIe."
The medical journals of the country
have all taken sides against the sentence
of Beale, and the general public opinion
is that he should be pardoned and restored
TO society.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-24
y u I3LEC S ALE
REAL PROPERTY.

DY Virtue Of Deed Of Trust from John
ID +. Cookas, John NJ. Cookus and olb-
crs, to Robert Worlhington, of record,
in the County Court of Jefferson Coun-
ry, dated February Is, 1913, IN which
Deed The undersigned has been, by all
order of the County Court, substituted
Trustee in the stead Of Robert Worhlng-
ton, deceased, | will offer at Public Sale,
On Saturday the 3lSt day Of March, inst,
I'm front of Daniel Enters Hotel, in
ShePherdstown, the following Real Pro-
perty, viz
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-24
Public Sales.

Mr.. JOHN GuYNN, will sell at Public
Sale, at his residence in SharpsbuFg, Nd,
on Thursday, the 29ih inst, l Mare, l
Brood Sow, 1 Fine Shoats, One Horse
Wagon, Set of Harness, lot of Bacon
and Lard, and a variety of Household
and Kitchen Furniture. See bills.
Mr.. SAMUEL A. SNYDER, will sell al
Public Sale at his residence 4 miles East
of Shepherdstown, on Tuesday lne 2?lh
inst.,2 Horses, 9 Head Of Cattle, 5 Hogs,
l Large Wagon, Gearing for Six Horses,
l Wheat Fan, l Sleigh and Harness, &c,
&c. See bills.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-24
Corporation Etc elton.

Ii will be seen by an advertisement in
,o.day's paper that an election for Cor
poration officers, will take place in this
town on the lst Monday in April, next.
As yet, there are not much interest mani
tested in the approaching election, there
fore we cannot say how many stump
speeches will be made.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-24
Nominations.

On Monday last the delegates of tha
American Party" nominated Messrs.
ABRAHAM VANHoRN and THoMAs II.
TowNER, as candidates TO represent jel-
!crson county in the House Of Delegates.
And ihe democrats nominated Messrs.
WELLS J. HAWKS and GEORGE WASH
INGToN, as candidates for tie House Of
DeIegaIes.--Free Press.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-24
Election Of School Commissioners.

An election for School Commissioners
fer Jefferson County, took place in the
various Districts, on Saturday last, the
l7lh inst. Nos. y and 8, which Shep~
herdstown forms a part, Mr.. joseph BY
Frs was elected in the former and Mr..
DANIEL CAMEE0N in the latter district.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-24
Personal.

The lady who borrowed the March
number of Godey's Iady's Book, Of us, a
few days since, and who was so kind as
to tear out leaf, upon which contained a
collar pattern, we hope will have the
kindness to send for the April number, as
it will afford US source Of great pleasure
to loan il TO her. Such acts Of esteem
are never forgotten.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-24
Baltimore Conference.

This august body, which has been in
session about two weeks, adjourned on
the DIST inst. In another column o! to-
days issue will be found the appoint
men,s for this district. The Rev. JOHN
s. DEALK, who was in our midst during
the past TWO years, has been removed to
Rockville, Montgomery County. Md.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-24

Drendfm Explosion in Il Coal Pit
Many LiucS Lost,-Richm0nd, Va.
March 20.--A terrific explosion occurred
at Midlothian Coal Pits, at Chesterfield
last evening, sixteen persons were iaken
out alive and eight dead. 1t is feared 'Ilal
all will die. 1t is supposed that 'ne'e s
were so men in the pit at Che Hme' "'"s'
ofwhom will perish. The exPloSio" " -
caused by blast.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-24
AY,--MARCI IA, 1856
TO ADVERTISERS.

Advertisers who wish to give their advertise
ments thorough dissemination in the western
section Of this County, would do well to give
publicity to them in the 'ShepherdStown Regis
ter" as it enjoys 4 large circulation and Is rap
ids increasing.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-24
1srnlrih;l;Ya Law States.

The following list OF States have en-
actedlaws entirely prohibiting the sale oil
intoxicating drinks for a beverage =
Maine, Vermont, Connecticut, MasSa-
chusctts, Michigan, Indiana Rhode Is
land. Wisconsin and Illinois.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-24

AyoruER SECRET SOOlETY'-' 'e !. I'''
burg Gazette states that thefe Is a 80 u ,L',
" organized ASSOCIATION o; h'acE' ~ ''4'
ci,y. bound together by the most solemn
oaibs and meeting in secreI, whose oo'
;ert is the abduction Of co!ored servants.
travelling with tbc!r masie:s, 10 are Su5,
pec.el 10 be slaves
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-24
500 a ~ - ~ n-go
IL - -s.g.L-1 GyIJo

On Thursday evening, the 22nd INST,
by the Rev. II. Mathews, Mr.. NdnEiH
B0wers, TO Miss Margaret Horn, all OF
his County.
On the l7th inst, at lIarpers Ferry,
by Rev. J. f. Price, Samuel Kelly and
JufeR BIincoe, all of Jefferson county.
On The both inst, by Rev, u. Fletcher,
MIR. Davenport Uih.hity TO Miss SaraA
d., daughter Of Mr.. lames Burr, all OF
this county,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-24
lnponTANr FROM MExlco--Saaia IN

IMPORTANT FROM MEXlCo--Sdafa IN
mas COup D'Etqt.--1'he Mexican pa
pers Of the 9Th iustnnI show that our sur
mise that Alvarez would probably catch a
Tartar are realized. The Mexican fli'-
busters have been beaten badly, and we
shall probably not have Cor month CT
two any further despatrheS announcing
the great successes of Alvarez and the
probable downfall of Santa Anna. The
latter seems able TO fog all the twopenny
generals in Mexico who set themselves up
in opposition to him. The following de-
tails are interesting:
General Santa Anna had arrived al
IguaIa, in the department o. Guerrero, a
city which is in the very heart Of the Al
varez country, where he, on the second
day after his arrival, had fight with a
strong party of the insurgents, under Col
oneI Moreno, who recently deserted to
Alvarez, with his whole force OF Mexican
soldiers. Moreno was totally routed IN
the flight; his men were killed, and be
himself taken prisoner. lie was lmme-
diately tried by conrt martial for treason
and sentenced to be shot, and ere this,
the unfortunate Colonel is perhaps Ill The
land of spirits.
The President also met tie main body
of the army Of Alvarez near ChIIPauZIngo,
and after desperate salde, daring WHICH
the field was srewn with the killed and
wounded, forced the insurgents 10 rallre.
1t is said that Santa Anna has so COM
pIelely routed the revolulionsts, that he
will Immediately return home, and from
all accounts he is even now in the capital
Santa Anna has issued an address to TIE
nation, in which he says, that though now
far advanced in years, having been repeat
eddy called by the spontaneous voice OF
the people to supreme command, he again
takes position at their head. He informs
them thn the nation has been brought to
the verge of an abyss, and that ii will re-
Quire all the force Of energetic, prompt,
united action to save it from the ruInous
fall.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-24
BALTIMORE MARKET,

Flour is dull and buyers 40, inclined TO opcr-
ate Sales of 100 Ibis, Of Howard street at
- 81. Nheat-wmle s2.ljas22O. Red at
- Csa52.l2. Coru-whtc cGaeIc., yellow 2,l
Soc. Rye-No saie-. Oats-at JiaJ5.-Cdp-
per- 23d INST
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-24

On the 2elh ult., citizen of Morgan
county was hunting on the CacapOn
mountain, when his attention was drawn,
by the barking of his dogs, to ledge OF
rocks. Approaching the spot,he Percely-
ed some object which appeared to be the
head Of some animal. lie raised his
rifle and fired, and Immediately huge
bear came rushing upon him. What en-
sued, is lhus described by the Bath En-
terpriSe
The hunter attempted TO defend him
SELF with his empty gun, this the bear
threw from him with q stroke of lis paw
and hurled him upon the ground and BIT
him severely. The hunter then calIeC
his dogs 10 his assistance, which engageC
the attention of the enraged animal an'
enabled the PROSTATE man TO regain ms
feet. He then had recourse TO his toma
hawk and after a tremendous struggle
finally succeeded in destroying the mon
slcr. The hunter afterwards entered Tx
den and captured two cubs.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-24

The Postmaster General gives notice
that the new postage act, reqnirlng-pre-
paymen. Of letter postage, viii 80 INTO
eject on the Isl of April.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-24

BACHELOR ODDIrIEs.-The Methodist
Christian Advocate tells the following
story.
Some years ago, a rich old bachelor
died in this city, leaving behind him two
dogs. In his will he bequealhed the
dogs to particular friend, and left $4,000
to be appropriated 10 their maintenance
and burial. One Of the dogs is dead and
buried. The other is still living, though
far advanced in age. Half of the money
has been drawn, the other half will be
paid over as soon as the living dog be-
comes dead one, and is decently buried.
The dogs were TO be, and will be, accor,
ding to the will, buried one at hls head,
the other at his feet.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-24

BIBLES IN THE CRMEA.--The AmerI-
can Bible Society has received a letter
rom Rev. G.. \. RICHTER, who IS now
acting as their agent in The camp before
SebaSiu2ol. He states that he was kind
ly received by Lord Raglan, and that TIC
6as-dislri5uted many copies of the Scrip
,ures among BRUSH Soldiers and Russian
prisoners.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-24
Bounty-Land Act Of Sd March
1875,

under which al who have heretofore received
less than 100 acres are now entitled 10 additional
land SAID Act grants also 100 acres to all Oil
GERS, Non-comm-soncd Officers, ChaPIatns
Soldiers, Uagon Masters, Teamsters, and friend
~ Indians, of the Army, including State Troops
Volunteers, and MiIi,ia-and and Oiticers, Sea
men, Marines, Clerks, and Landsmcn, OF the
Navy, not heretofore provided for, who have
served not less than fourteen days (unIess III bat
lc) at any period since l176; and to the widow
and minor children Of all such persons emitted,
and deceased.
This pamphlet contains Forms Of Application
more full and complete than any elsewhere tC
be found adapted to the wants Of every class Oh
Claimants under the Act, with copIouS decisions
and instructions Of the Department, and Praclr
cal suegc stons as TO the course to be pursued II
suspended OF rejected cases.
Parties not wishing to avail themselves Of the
farililic, afforded by this Office IN securing
prompt u'd personals DPniRtcndcnce OF their claims
| at the DEPARTMENTS, can obtain copies OF ,nC
abyc pamphlet by renting thirty cents III pos
tage stamps.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-24

MIX MANUFACTURERS -todr-retaliers
Of "Orunsc county milk" were arrested
a, New York on Saturday, upon lhe al
lilayit of person who saw them drive
their carts up to apump and ill their cans,
al tie same time putting in white powder.
Sky infants died IN New Io:k lasi
week OF commissions.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-24
Beikelcy American.

This is the nde of a paper, espousine
the American Principles, which made it.
appearance in Marlinsburg, on the I'll
Observation-Disclosures Evans, Editor an,
Proprietor. The American takes the place
of The Gazette, Wing paper discontin.
ued, which was published by NORMAN
MILLER, Esq.
The water has been lei iplG the Chesa.
peake and Ohio Canal and is now III fine
nayigable order:
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-24
Henry:s Inyisorat!ng Cordial.

The merits Of this purely vegetable extract
for the removal and cure OF physical prostraton
genial debility, nervous affections, sc, &c, are
fully described in another column OF this paper,
to which the reader is referred. - per bottle,
bottles for IS, six bottles for IS; SIC per doz-
en- Observe the marks ofthe Genuine. Pre-
pared only by s. /. COHEN, Nc. 3 Franklin
Row, Vine Street, below Eighth Philadelphia,
Pa, to gchom all orders must be addressed. For
sale by all respectable Druggists aud Merchants
throughout the country. PEEL x STEVENS, Alex
andra, Va, wholesale agents for Virginia and
for sale by DR.. L. e. Williams, Shepherdslowm
+. d. Hammond and A. NJ. CrIdler, Harper,
Ferry; l.. NJ. Smith, Charcslowm; l.. P Hart
man, Winchester; W. il. llo-letine, Martins.
burg.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-24

WEAK, nervous, depressed in spirits, and a
prey to innumerabc mental as well as physical
evils, the victim to dyspepsia is indeed an Object
of commisscration. Yctit is absurd for him 10
despair. We care not how low, weak nervous
and irritable he may be, the cordial properties
Of Ilpn,nas German Bittcrs, prepared 10y DR..
C.. NJ. Jackson, Philadelphia, are stronger than
the many headed monster which is prcyiug up
Oh his body and mind and if he chooses to try
them. we will insure speedy cure. See adj
yertisemcnt
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-24

INDIAN OUTRAGEs IN TEXAS.-A letter
dated on the 18th uLl., from the nelghbor-
hood of Fredericksburg, Texas, has the
following paragraph:
If General Smith saw what occurred
here few days back, he might then begin
to consider that all newspaper reports OF
Indian depredations were nor talsehoods,
when he heard the cries and lamentations
of The two widows over the licless and
nauged bodies of their murdered hus-
bands and fathers, who were found pierced
with arrows, while al work splitting rails.
on the Grape Creek. Two other citizens
Messrs. b. Thomas and L. Campbell,
were bunting up cattle on ThreadSaIe
Creek, the same week, and were chased
by fifteen Indians, and had they (the In
dams not been encumbered with quaint
'ty of raw beef, in all probability they too
would have shared similar fate. Mr. J.
DoSs, another ciliXen of this place, has
found on the same creek, the carcasses OF
twenty of his beeues, the flesh taken OIL
some, the tails cut off and the hair and
skin removed from the top Of the head, in
imitation of the scalping process. All
these cattle were killed by arrows. We
have not as yet, asccrtaimed The extent OF
our loss, os the animals are all scattered,
the Indians having set fire TO the grass III
several places along the creek, SO as TO
stampede them. A number of horses and
mules have lately been stolen from about
here.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-24

The last Parkersburg Gazette says:
On Monday and Tuesday last our town
was almost entirely destitute Of Bread
slufE. Flour and Corn Meal could not
be procured at any price. Many lImi-
lies have been compelled TO do without
bread Of any kind. These are truly dis
rressing times. Corn Meal was selling
Yesterday at onIy one dollar per bushcl
and Flour al 50 so per barrel"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-24

A HARD WINrER.--Tho Cleveland
(Ohio) Leader says; The farmers o
Carroll county have lost very large
number of sheep. One mans flock ii
,ha, county have suffered diminulion o.
500 head. AImos. every sheep grower
has sustained loss. The clip OF the
great wool region of Ohio will be consid'
orably reduced from that Of last year.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-24

CONTINUES to give prompt and persona,
y attention TO The prosecution Of CLAIMS OF
every description against the General Govern
ment, aud particularly to those ueiore the
Treasury Department, Pension alh Bounty
Land Bureaus, Patcu; and General Land OlAccs
and Board OF Claims
An experience Of years, and familiarity with
the means of obtaining tac saaii,sl and most Ia
yorabic action on claims, with his facilities ior
the dispatch Of business, justIyIng him IN assn
ring hi, Correspondents, Claimants, aud me
Public generally, that Interests A.rustcG TO AI'
keeping will not be neglected.
Pension, Bounty Land, Patent, and Pub
lie Land Laws.
He has nearly ready for gratuitous distribu-
tlon among hi business Correspondents, (,nd
those who may become such,) neat pamphlet
containing synopsis of thc existing Pension,
Bounty Land Patent, and Pubic Laud Laws,
down to the end Of the late ConSrcss-lnc.udius
81.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-24
~. e. Appointments.

This body, which has been in session
about two weeks, adjourned sine die, on
the 2lst. The following are the appoint
ments for this District:
WINCHESTER DIsTRICT--U lillian Hirst,
p. T.. Winchester, Thomas Sewail ;
Winchester Circuit, w. Pretiyman, VIM.
II. Holiday; Jefferson, Robert NJ. Lips
comb, James e. Armstrong; BerryvlIle,
G. McEltresh, ]. J. I.eatherberry; Mar
tinsburg, James II. Brown; Berkeley
Robert Smith, Richard Norris; Berkeley
Springs, F.S. Cassaday; Springfield, s,
Ii. Griffith, one to be supplied Shep-
herdstown, Elias Welty; Haper's Ferry
and Bolivar, Philip Rescorl; Hillsboro''
John Miller, Thomas L. Carson, VIM.
Wckes, Sup; Leesburg, William ii.
Chapman; East Loudoun, s. McMulIen'
Alpheus w. Wilson, S. S. Roszel, Sup;
Yves, Loudoun, +. +. Wysong, Theodore
NJ. Carson; Warrenton, John LandsIreel,
one to be supplied.
Next Conference TO be held in BaItl-
more City Station, March 9Th, 1886.
Fast Days--lst Friday in June and
October.
Day of Prayer for Seminaries of Learn
ing--lst Thursday in February.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-24

The weather, in this latitude, during
the past week, has been extremely cold.