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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-12-15
Winter has Come [!

A hail storm, accompanied by thunder
and lightning, passed over this town on
Sunday afternoon last, and blew off with
a keen and biting North Weser, since
which the weather has been cold and
cherries. The delightful Indian Sum
MGR, with its baImy days and invigorating
breezes, is replaced by rugged winter, and
the season is at hand for home comforts,
domestic economy and the exercise of
charity according TO ones means. In
door occupations, whether of useful ID
Dor. mental cultivation or social amuse-
ment. are in vogue; the high prices of all
the necessities of life, the growing search
ty of money, with dIeary winter at the
door, admonsh all of the wisdom of Prac-
tical economy, while the claims of the
poor and needy, whose pathway is sell
dom lighted with CLEAN of gIadness, up
on the charity of those to whom sunny
fortune has been more propiuous, no man
of sensibility can deny. Timely aims,
the mite given with cheerfulness, brings
10y to the destitute, turns away evil
thoughts from temptation, and enklndles
the latent spark of gratitude, that makes ii
more blessed TO give than to receive
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-12-15
Sale of the Lutheran Observer.

This old and popular religious journal
has been purchased by the Rev. Mr.. AN
sPAcH, of Hagerstown, the Rev. Mr.
DIEnL, of Frederick, and t. NEWTON
KuRTz, Esq, of Baltimore. The new
proprielors will take possession of the pa
per on the lst of January next, but the
Rev. Doctor Kurtz will continue TO edit II
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-12-15
Arthur's Home Magazine.

The January number of the Home
Magazine is on our table. We notice
quite an improvement in the character Of
the engravings. The four eras of life
is life-like and touching engraving. The
literary department has about it fresh
ness and vigor that is truly fascinating, and
renders the present number equal if moi
superior to any Of its predecessors. So
per annum is the subscription price. The
New Year is good time TO commence
your subscriptions.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-12-15

A WILD WoMAN.--Captain Little, du-
ring his late excursion TO the plains with
two companies of Tie seventh infantry,
found wild woman at some point on the
praIrIes. She was pltlable OBJECT, be-
ing almost starved 10 death, emaclated,
and disigured 10y the barbarous custom OF
some Of the tribes of cutting off noses and
ears. She i. apparently about thirty
years of age. At The time our informant
left Fort Gibson, where the woman now
is, she had given no evidences OF chang
ing her wild, british disposition and man
ners, but continued TO eat her food (beet)
raw, and conducted herself according 10
the habits Of wild beast.
She uses a kind Of gjbberish which
none of the Indians about the Fort under
stand. She is thought, however, 10 be
kiowav, and measures will be taken to
ascertain the truIh Of The con- eclure. Ii
she should prove TO be kiOway, she
will be returned 10 that tribe, for 1t would
be impossible ever TO make her Of any
benefit TO king OF country III these
parts.
She is not merely wild Indian, as the
Camanches, Cheyennes, and other tribes
are denominaled, bot wild wlld-lndlan
as different from Camanche or Che
yenne as Peter, the wild boy, was from
the whites.
Capt. Little, for his course toward the
extraordinary creature, has given lestlmo'
ny of uncommon philanthropy, and de-
serves as much honor as il he had won
victory on the battlefield. At his own
expense he has had her fed ard clothed
and attended TO in sickness by The best
physicians at the post. Many man In
his case would have left the poor creature
TO perish, or al most might have bestowed
a small supply of food TO arrest starvation
for the moment. She can be OF no ser
vice TO Capt. H., and must remain an ex'
pense and trouble upon his hands, unless
reclaimed by the tribe 10 which she Is
supposed to belong.--FayetteriHe (.7rk.,
IndtpCndent.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-12-15
Liberal for an Editor.

The Rev. Benjamin Kurlz, d. D., Ed
itor of the Lutheran Observer, has appro'
prated 81, 900 10 various benevolent reIl.
gious institutions. The money is to be
paid or New Years Day, 1856, and d.
vided among thirteen different churches
and institutions of learning. Such liberal
lty is seldom met with at the hands of per
sons still living, as most men prefer leav
ing their executors 10 distribute what they
may have 10 give 10 charitable objects
but the Rev. DIR. X. has taken the wises
plan, and means 10 act as his own execu
tor. May he live long TO witness the
fruits of his generosity.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-12-15
Fun for the HOLIDAYS.

We have received specimen copy oil
the mammoth BROTHER JONATHAN, pub.
l!shed by B. II. DAY, 49 Beekman street,
New York. The pictures in it-over
one hundred in number-are excellent.
We laughed over "Mr. Toodles's Ele-
plant Hunt until we laid down the pa
per in despair. There are several series
OF the drollest scenes imaginable, among
which Mr.. Spoonblll's Experle ia
Skating and Major Muggin's Fight waihl
Mr.. Cheeks are prominent. If you want
that will amuse the whole fam
iv for half the winter, send on 4 postage
stamps TO New York, and get The Christ
mas Brother Jonathan. The price is II
cents per copy--ten for one dollar.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-12-15

Explosion OF PRoF. ELLIoTr's BAL
LouN.--The Baltimore Sun of Friday
SAYS Prof. Elliott, Of this city, was tc
have made a balloon ascension, on horse
back, al Richmond, Va, on Wednesday,
but was prevented by an annoying mlshap,
which the Despatch thus relates
"By means Of pipes leading from the
civ gas conduts, Prof. E. and his assist
ants commenced early to initiate the
mammoth balloon, ST. Louis, which was
to carry him on an equestrian trip 10 the
ethereal regions. The balloon had vel
nigh been sufficiently inflated, when flaw
in the material yielded to the pressure Of
the gas within, and the rent thus prOdu'
ced gradually increased in size, until q
collapse ensued, which caused The proud
monster of mans creation to fall TO the
earth as flat as founder"
The correspondent of the Petersburg
Express says that $4,000 cubic feet of gas,
costing Mr.. Elliott 1907, was in the bal
loon when i, exploded.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-12-15

FATAL AFFRAY.--An ARRAY occurred
on Sunday last, at the residence of Mr.
Philip Showers about FIVE miles from this
place, between the son of Mr.. Showers, a
youth of some ii years, and negro lad
some Is years Of age, the property Of
Samuel Alburtis, Esq. of this place, which
resulted in the death of the negro. An
inquest was held over the body By Coro-
ner Chambers, and the jury gave as their
verdict, that the deceased came 10 his
death from wound inflicted with a but
cher knife in the hands of Geo. Showers
The boys, we understand, were in play
when the unfortunate affair occurred, and
is therefore the result of accident.--Mur
tinsburg american.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-12-15
The AMERICAN NOMINATING CoNvEN

The AMERICAN NOMINATING CoNvEN.
rloN.-Nlr. George W. Moore, President
of The American State Council Of Virgin
ia,has addressed notice requesting Con
gressional District Convention 10 be held
in each District Of the State, 10 nominate
one delegate TO represent said District in
the National Convention, 10 be held in
Philadelphia, on the 22d of February
1856, to nominate candidates for the Pres
idency and Vice Presidency of the United
States-the meetings to be held on or be-
fore the 9TH of January, 1856.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-12-15
Special Mail A gent.

Capt. ROBERT SWAN has received the
appointment of Special Mail agent on the
route from New York TO California. He
sailed on the 9TH inst. from New York
having III charge the Mails Of "Uncle
Sam"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-12-15

BALTIMORE MARKET.

Tloar-Hdward street sales made at
IS 81. Wheat--saIes made at S206a
s2.I0. CoIn-saDes made at 76aSO cts.
Uars--saI made q! 37a4O cts. Rye
,ales made at ll5al2O cls.--CliPper AN.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-12-15
The Hoo MARKET.--The Louisv

The Hoo MARKET.--The Louisville
Journal of the 9th instant, says:
The market was much frmer yesterday
and $3.50 was the prevailing price. We
notice sales of2,OOO head during the las
two days, in several lots, at $3.50, some
cash and some time. We also notice /;
sale day before yesterday of 500 head, de
iverable in ten days and TO average zoo
lbs, at 1928, also 500 head, deliverable
at any time in December, at Sc, and yes
terday ESQ head at 6,25, and 400 heaC
at S6.40, short time. Notwithstanding
these sales Sc. 80 was freely paid yester
day.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-12-15

STRANGE HhLLUCINATIoN.--At sale
~ The estate Of the late Samuel Pointer,
in Halifax county. Va, the sum Of $500
was paid E,r mat st0ns--a mineral sup.
,osed 10 baye wonlerful healing virtues.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-12-15
Term of the Circuit Court

Special Term of the Circuit Court
PRIZE Circuit Court of Jefferson County,
x not having dispatched all lis business
at The October Term last, Judge Parker,
under existing provisions Of law, has issu-
ed Warrant directed to the Clerk of the
Court, appointing Special Term Of said
Court to commence on Monday the 2sth
day Of January 1855. The Special Term
however will be held exclusively for the
dispatch of Chancery cases.
December Is, 1855.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-12-15
Frederick Miller.


! ]. F. C. Hadel and Henry Graeff, wh'
is 10 be executed on the 4h day of Janu
ary next, is now engaged in writing al
autobiography Of himself, commencln!
with his infancy and coming up TO TIT
present time. 1t will be published in En-
glsh and German.
The unfortunate man, as yet, has shown
but little if any conuition. He still per
sists in his innocence, and it is extreme
Ilv doubtful whether he will confess The
commission Of the deed. If he does con
Tess it will hardly be contained in the his
tory of his life.
He thinks it extremely hard that hi:
death warrant should have been issued by
the Governor without first hearing wha
he had TO say in exculpation of himself
and very freely expresses himself, much
to the Governors disparagement.
With reference to his past history he
confessed many things to his spiritual adj
wiser, Rev. Daniel Meyer, which he has
hitherto denied. He states that he So
ourned some time at farmers house IN
Somerset County, Pennsylvania whom
he represented himself as physician ;
that he administered medicine 10 several
Of the family and giving them an overdose,
they suffered extreme agony and were
thrown into CONFUSION that he left the
farmers house, went to the woods and
loaded his pistol TO shoot himself, as he
was in a state of despair bordering on dis
traction in consequence of his being destl-
tute, without friends, without funds, and
unable TO procure work. He however,
was persuaded TO abandon the idea OF self
destruction by another farmer who took
him to his house and gave him ten dol
lars and letter Of accommodation TO
friend in Pilsburg. He informed this
farmer that he was in daily anticipation OF
receiving a large sum of money from Ger
many, and all he desired was means TO
pay his way 10 Pittsburg, TO which city
the money was TO be sent. tie went TO
Piusburs and remained some time with
the gentleman to whom the letter OF rec
commentator was addressed. He at
length borrowed Of this gentleman seven
ty. five dollars land subsequently his watch,
with which he made all possible dispatch
to this place. This is the substance Of
his own statement, and as II comedies with
a statement which sometime since made
lis appearance in the Somerset HerGld and
Uhig it is doubtless worthy OF credence.
Miller is rather perverse and eccen-
trio genius, one day showing sincere re-
pentance for his past life, and the next eX-
hibiting all that obduracy of heart and per-
verseness Of temper usually characteristic
sinners. His spiritual advi-
ser has almost abandoned all hope OF bring
ING him to a sense of his condition.
lie is well and eats hearty and appa-
rentIy anticipates the day Of his execution
with as much pleasure as Of pain. He
says that he desires great multitude to
come and see HIM executed, and that he
will have on that day three questions TO
PROFOUND to them, but does not say what
they are.
Its generally believed that he will make
no confession of the crime for Tie com
mission of which he is TO be executed
Cumberland Telegraph.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-12-15

HotOway's Ointment md Pills, are
certain Cure FOX Scuryy.--EdwsrI
Hope, of Charleston, South Carolina. ,nl-
fered more than most people from the sour
w. and the whole ofhls body was cove ell
with this unsightly eruption, he tried \
great number OF Teputed remedies, but he
was not benefited by the same. indeed. il
became doubtful 10 bis friends. whether
he would ever overcome this disfgurp.
meni. AT length he tired HoIlowav's
Ointment and Pills. and these medicines
quickly produced a beneficial change, by
continuing with these excellen, medicines
Tor elgh' weeks, he was radically cured.
Senator Mason has been reelected by
the Legislature of Virginia,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-12-15
A Fatal Accident.

On Wednesday the 5th inst, as we I'M
derstand, young man named GEORGE
FISHER, aged about 20 years, accidentally
fell, as he was leaving a boat at the "tour
Locks" 7 miles above this place, TO step
upon plank leading across race, and
struck his head against the plank. with SO
much violence as 10 cause instant death.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-12-15
Foreign News.

The steamer Baltic arrived at New
York on the I3ih inst. Indications Of
peace are growing stronger. Flour has a.
cain declined G.l.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-12-15
Thanks.

Our thanks are due II. II. TowNER,
Esq, member Of the Legislature from this
County, for a copy Of the Governors
Message.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-12-15
500 a J5.-yy1
W ~l.-J- .. - -

At Ilarper's Ferry, 30ih ulI., Han. II.
II. Uingufe, aged lG years.
In Hagerstown, OH inst, after llnger-
ing illness, Mr.. Joseph BOz,CeH, Printer,
aged % years.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-12-15

WHAT Lucy SAID.--ln late speech,
Lucy Stone said, .'we know that there is
cotton in the ears oil men. Let US look
FOR hope in the bosom OF women. '-Er.
change.
She probably meant TO say, "beter
took for hope in the eyes Of men, for We
know there is cotton in the bosom OF wo-
men,"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-12-15

The SHORTEST DAY.--The shortest
day in the year is niue hours and four min.
utes in length. This will occur on the
18th inst. Tuesday next, aud the length
of the day will vary fraction of a minute
for nine days from that time, increasing a
single minute Oh the 9th of December,
when the day is nine hours five minutes
in length.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-12-15

GREAT FEAT OF ROPE WALKING--Sig-
nor and Signora Caroni, this afternoon,
performed the feat of walking tight rope
from the ground in front of the lnterna-
uonal Hotel, to the fourth story window OF
the building. The distance was about Us
feet, and the rise near sixty. The ropes
were an inch and quarter in thickness,
placed at distance of three and a halt
feet from each other, and steadled by twelve
guys.
At quarter past twelve the lady ascen-
ded on TO the rope followed by the gentle
man, when interocking their arms they
commenced The ascent, which being ac-
complished and applause subsidized, the de-
scent was performed, the parties stopping
after half the distance was performed, and
quietly seating themselves upon the rope.
The feat was performed with The greatest
ease, and the lady evidenced the most per-
feet composure, laughing and talking du-
ring the passage.
Signor and Signora Caroni are natives
of Italy, and are now somewhat adva need
in age. They are married, and have nine
children. The crowd in attendance have
been variously estimated at from eight to
twelve thousand people, the streets, va
cant lots, house windows, and house tops
in the neighborhood all being packed with
spectators.--Sdn Francisco Chronicle.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-12-15
Destructive Fires.

A fearful fire occurred at the Wharf a
Memphis, Tenn, on the night of the IN
inst. The George Collier on arriving a
the wharf, between he hours OF II and
o'clock was found to be on fire. Inc
flames spread with great rapidly, and
soon extended to the May flower and tie
Mary Hunt. all of which were burnt Q
the waters edge. The George Collier
had on board some forty CABIN passengers.
most of whom were asleep IN their ber.ns.
The ladies were all saved, bul some ten
or twelve persons are supposed - have
been burnt 10 death or drowned. The
loss is estimated at S250,00O.
FIRE AT NoRFoLK.-We learn from the
Portsmouth Transcript that early on Sat
urday morning The grocery store of Jas.
Henderson, an adjoining tenement occu-
pied by Adams Il Cos Express. tie eX-
lensive furniture establishment of }. )
Salisbury, Pebbles restaurant and anoth-
er building, were Destroyed by fire, TO-
gether with their contents. The dry goods
store of Mr.. ]. II. Dawson, the store OF
Mr.. Schisauo, and others on the opposite
side of Main street, were considerably IN
iured The drug store OF Mr.. Webb, west.
of where the fire originated was com
pletely emptied Of lis contents, but the
building was saved with but little dam-
age. Messrs. Salisbury and Webb we
understand, were insured, but whether the
other sufferers were or not we have not
learned.
New YORK, Dec. 7--Stores Nos. ~
and A Cedar street, in this city, were
partially burnt last night, occupied by sew
eraI tenants among them Messrs hewitt,
Lathrop & Rogers Of Savannah, and
Messrs Bancroft, Belts and Marshall of
Charleston The loss involved is estl-
mated at $4,000. At the same time
three hundred bales of cotton, just landed |
on the pier FROM the steamer Black W ar
rior, we're burnt
Also, large fire was raging in the Sing
Sing prison, at last accounts from there.
All the shops in lie west side of the prIS-
on were in flames, and the prisoners were
yelling in demoniac manner. The main
building was not supposed 10 be in imme-
diate danger.
BEARD>rowN, III, Dec. 6. The foun-
dry, and machine shop in dis place, own
ed by John Webb, was destroy ed 10y fire
last night. Loss estimated al SIS 600. No
insurance. The books only were saved.
ST.. LOUIS, Dec. S.--Thrcc steamboats,
were burnt at the Levee last night. The
loss is estimated at $4,000. No lives
were lost.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-12-15

The exports Of grain and -four from
Chicago for the season, up to The us
ult., amounted in the aggregate 10 10. l57'
600 bushels.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-12-15

Lee county, in This State, il is said, will
send 1900 Hogs TO market this season,
principally to Lynchburg.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-12-15

NYMpH IN PANTs.--I'he pastoral po-
lIcemen Of Lafayette Square yesterday ar
rested female about II or Is ears OF
age, vino had donned the loggery of man
hood and pulled vigorously behind tws-
ted roll of the Virginia weed. With a
merry leer from the Laughing devil in
her eye" the disguised nymph tried TO
persuade tie pastoral Dan that he was
mistaken as to the gentle character at her
sex "but no" says Dan, you can't fool
me--you're no boy, or never was one :
Against so set an opinion as this the
nymph, who had assumed the maculine
name Of Charley Smith, thought 1t useless
to contend, and so caved in, confessed her
sex and told the story of her life. Wheth-
er, in the strange tale Of her adventure,
there was more Of romance than reaIAy,
we leave for others TO Judge. We give
few outlines as she related them
CharIey--we will sui cal1her Charley,
as she begged that her real name might
not be made pubic--said that her parents
died when she was quite young, and she
was left in the charge Of guardians. Her
relations lived in New ok and this city,
but she was taken by her guardians to
Boston, where in a luckless moment she
loved, perchance mot too wisely"
Thereupon her relations and fashionable
friends discarded her, and eventually she
was induced to pat on male apparel and
90 to sea. As a cabin boy she made
three voyages from New York TO Liver
pool. Afterwards she was employed in
barber shop; then in grocery store, and
eventually as bar keeper in tap room,
and also 'spoter' for the New York po-
lice.
No very poetical experience, the reader
may exclaIm--but we are telling the sto-
~ as Charley herself tells it, and she
alone is TO blame if she has made her ex-
perence Of too prosaic a character. After
detailing her adventures as above TO the
Recorder, she appealed 10 that worthy
functionsry's galIantry to "let her off ca
sy." The Recorder said that there was
no compliant against her for any impropri-
ETY. Of conduct. As 10 dress that was al
together matter Of taste, especially a.
mong the "strOng minded" women of the
North, and as she had no female apparel,
he was sure he would not force her to
take off what she had--aIlhough she was
sailing under false coIors. He however
advised her to 60 back 10 her own sex as
soon as possible, and having so advised he
babe her "God speed. She thanked
him and left but before going she told
something more of her experience to a
sympathetic "searcher of the truth" who
happened TO be present.--NelO OrisQns
paper.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-12-15

THREE YOUNG LADIES DROWNED
The Wheeling Argus of the 9th inst,
learns from the officers of the Stephen
Bayard, that three young ladies named
Knight, Hubbard and Hisson, were drown
ed in the Ohio river al Sistersvllle on
tuesday evening last, by the swapping
of skltf in the swell of the steamer Hor-
net. The ladies' were in the skiff by
themselves, crossing from the Ohio side,
where they resided, for the PurpOte of al
tending church in Sistersvllle, and be.
came frightened, so mismanaged the sklff
that il was completely filled by one of the
heavy waves. They cried for suceor and
chung 10 the boat. hut before aid from Sis
iersville could reach them, all were sense
less. Hope was entertained that one OF
them might be resusclsated.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-12-15

Senator Mason has been reelected by
The Legislature OF Virginia.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-12-15

want five hundred pair Of country knit socks,
4 IN trade. l. Il. SCHLOSS.