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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-06-16
Liquor Riot.

Portland, Me-. June 2.-Mavor Neal
Dow, anticipating the action of the City
Council, recently purchased 81 600
worth of liquor for the city agency. The
liquor remaining on his hands, several
citizens entered complaint against it, and
warrant was issued for the seizuere Of
the liquor. The mayor called special
meeting o! the Aldermen an Saturday az
ternoon, who voted TO purchase it for the
city. Much interest was felt as to how
the matter would terminate.
Al ten o'clock last night noisy crowd
assembled about the building used as the
city liquor agency, and attempted to break
in and destroy the liquor. The police at
tempted to preserve the peace, and the
crowd becoming more threatening, two
military companies were called out. 1t is
thought the matter would end quietly.
At late hour the mob broke into the
building, when he military, drawn up
opposite, fred volIcy, killing Ephraim
Robins, of Eastport, and woundlng sew
eral others, some severely, A squad of
the Rife Guard then charged the crowd
with bayoncts, which dispersed. One
| old gentleman, said to be quietly on his
way home, received severe bayonet
wound. A few arrests were made, when
the mob quietly dispersed. Another man
is reported dead, having been wounded
severely.
An UNrAlrHFUL WIFE.-An incident
occurred at one of the principal hotels of
our city. on Thursday night, in which a
husband and wife sustained the principal
parts, although young man, from the
peculiarly of his position, necessarily
formed a part thereof. From what we
have learned of the case, ii appears that a
gentleman arrived at the hotel and took
rooms awaiting the arrival of his lady.
She did mot make her appearance at the
appointed time, and the husband thought
/ that some unavoidable incident had de-
tanned her. On Thursday evening, how
ever, an acquaintance met hlm, ana al'et
concentrating him, mentioned that he had
seen his wife at the same hotel where he
was stopping. The husband, much as
lonished insisted that he must be mlsta-
ken, but on making inquiries, ascertaIned
that lady answering the description, was
indeed stopping there, but had retired with
her husbal1d. He proceeded to the door,
knocked, and ii was opened by his wife,
in her night dress. Forcing himself by
her, he entered the room, and found
young gentleman snugly cnsconsed be-
meath the sheets. He begged piteously
not TO be murdered, as did the faljhIess
wife and the injured husband like
sensible man, instead of sPiIIng blood,
drove them both down the stairs, and into
the street, half dressed, telling them that
as they seemed so fond Of each other,
they could remain together all their lives.
We suppress the names Of the parties for
obvious reasons.--Baliimore clipper.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-06-16

THe Baltimore and Potomac Rail
road.--Ihe fredericksburg (Va.) Herald
says, the surveys for direct railway be-
tween Acquia Creek and Baltimore are
regarded as highly favorable. 1t IS STA
ted that the distance between point on
the Potomac River, opposite the mouth ol
Acquia Creek and Baltimore, is only a.
bout GJ miles. This is q sagug in DIS
laGcc Of about % miles as comFarcd with
the route now travelled, Via steamboat 10
" ashlnglon.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-06-16

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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-06-16

The editor of the Portsmouth Chronicle
thus commences a leader:
"The signs of the times are omlnOus.
The world is turning over very fast.
Wisdom sprouts out of sap heads, like
toad-stools from a manure heap. We shall
soon see wonders. Won'tiI be glorious
time, when all the girls wear breeches,
and 90 conriing! Jolly will be the JOY.
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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-06-16

UAWBoLsgHg fUoD.--I, B., stat D hat 4
steer MS Slaughter d d! St Jo,rph's,
EmmI,sbur., Nd, Oh Iho lji, rI', aHi
wien opened, large iaL!e fork, G. inches
ID .eng,n. w,ih a bone handle 2. inches
long, was taken from the sIona,h. Iiow
ia be sw allow such an anicle
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-06-16
AGENT rs.

Va II. PEAKE, Sun iron Buildings, Ba'ti-
more; c. PIERcE, Philadelphia ', B. PALMER
New ork.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-06-16

DlsAsTRoUs FLOoD.-I'he late mUnda-
ION in Hungary cover. 2D square miles
Of territory, ocra-ioning loss Of one aRj
a halfmlliIons OF aOrIns IA provisions, 'wo
millions 10 houses, and one snd half
lnl.LIuns II 7gncuinrsl produce.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-06-16

BAD SrGcULATIoy.-At Cazennyio. y.
York, several farmers. having large lots
oi bay on hand, had refused so per
ton. declining 10 lake less Than 500
Prices have now fallen 10 SIS Per ton.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-06-16

An inquiring genius has "disklveFed
the insignia of the Know Nolhings. He
saws il consists ol the American eagle
holding in his bill "lurriner' by the seat
OF his brecches.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-06-16

The Jaley Baok Of HagsrsfO1n,
W.-Alexander NeiII, Jr., and J. Dixon
Roman, Esqs., certify that at the request
of DR.. Claud, the State Treasurer, they
investigated the condition of The Valley
Bank OF Hagerstown, and found that the
President and Directors had in their pos
session as par, OF their capital, twenty
five thousand dollars in gold and silver.
The notes Of this Institution are taken by
the brokers at one quarter Of one per
cent"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-06-16
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For The "R,giSlr'."
THERE LIVES NO ONE TO GREET
ME.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-06-16

John asked Sarah Jane, last night in 4
bashlul, timid way. for kiss, who tod
him that had he stolen one, or even ask ked
for one ike man, she might have con
sened: but she wanted uo luHiL, hall way
man about her. The boys wi! have to
pluck up 10 keep lime wi,A tie giGIS now,
a-days.
The Kansas legislature viii assemble
on The 2nd Of July.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-04-25
From the Richmond Enquirer.

FIVE QUESTIONS FOR SoUTHERNERs TO ANSWER!
Did Professionalism suffer when Catholic France
sold to the United States the territory of Louis
lana?
so Id to the United States the territory of Florida
Did Professionalism suffer when Catholic Mexico
coded to the United States the territory of Cali
fornia sssszs e7aE5 F-ls.7
Would Professionalism suffer were Catholic Spain
to sell to the United States the island Of Cuba 80
If Cuba,sby revolution, were to gain its inde-
pendence, would notathe course now pursued by the
know nothings deter her from annexation to this
country, when her religion is made. ground of dis
qualification in the administration of the govern
ment? CHESTERFIELD.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-04-25

A KNOW NOTHING CuAMp1oN-A MODERN Jo-
sEPH-TnE STATE MARSHAL THE KNOW NORTH
1NGs-Boston, 4p7iI ID, lsoo--The Nunnery in
ycstgation has brought out some curious develop
ments. One Joseph Hiss, of this city, member of
the House of Representatives, is member OF the
committee that visited the nunneries and Catholic
Schools and has been very active in the performance
of his duties He distinguished himself on the RoX-
bury visit by sapping the nuns on the back, taking
hold of their rosares, and by his pleasant and ia
miiiar ways generally. He told the Lady Superior
that his name was Evans that he had been a Cath
Ole and that he had thoughts of returning to
his ancient faith on which subject he would like
hereafter to see her, and have some agreeable and
profitable private conversation.
The Lady Superior declined to receive his visits,
and has testified under oath, before the investigating
committee that she exceedingly annoyed and
disguised by his conduct-that, in Short she consd-
cred herself insulted by the charming Mr. Hiss, who
seems to have thought all the time, poor fellow, that
he was making decided impression on her vestal
heart.
But Mr.. Hiss achievements at Roxbury no
thing in comparison to his performances at Lowell,
where he went with the committee to examine an
other snunnery," as the Know Nothings persist in
styling the Catholic boarding schools for young
ladies.
the Investigating committee, that Joseph took with
him. on this expedition, fair lady from the streets
of Boston, of not doubtful but very decided reputa-
ton, whom he took to the hotel at which the COM
mttee stopped and entered the hotel register as
"Mrs. Patterson" The next morning, at the spe-
cial request of Joseph ''Mrs. Patterson's bill for
lodging" &C., added to the committees bill, and
charged to the commonwealth of Massachusetts,.
am privately informed that on a previous excur-
sion of one of orr legislative committees which visi
ted Hartford for some other, Mr. Hiss took
with him as companion a fair but frail damse,
whether Mrs Patterson not cannot say0 whom
he introduced to the dgnitares of the State of Con-
necticut, by whom the committee was received and
escorted But as this little adventure does not rest
upon the authority of official testimony, like the
Lowell one, it cannot be considered as conclusivey
established,
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-04-25
WILMINGTON MARKET.

TURPENTINE-No receipts since Wednesday last, and
consequently have transactions to notice since that
day There is fair demand from shippers and distiers at
last quoationsS25 80 for yellow dip, and 81 so for hard
$50 lbs.
40 cents gallon The market is quiet this morning. and
sales up to the time of closing report.
ROSIN-300 bbl Common sold this morning at 81 for
large size bbls
FLOUR-Has further advanced sale yesterday of
small parcel Fayetteville superine at SO 621S bb
BACON-1,900 TBS N. c. make sold this morning at IL
cents p 1b. for hog round.
TIMBER Sales of four RATS at 81 O. SO 25 % NJ
TAR-Is brought in very slowly and sells readily at
quotation Further sales yesterday of only bbs 81
80 u Dbl. None offering this morning Journal.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-04-25
T III E M A X KETS.
NORFOLK MARKET,

NORFOLK MARKET
REPORTED FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA STANDARD"
BY A. M MPHEETERS Il CO.,
Wholesale GocerS, F0rsoardng 6 Commission Merchants
NoRFoLK, April 2lst, 1855.
FLOUR-The market is very bare and the demand active
We quote S. +. at $l2 extra SI215 % 1871 family $13 a
$l4.
CORN in quiet demand at 81 81 os for white and mix
ed 81 O3 @g 81 O5 for we low.
NAVAL STORES more sluggish. We quote Tar 81
Rosin S1a "a S214; Spts Turp AZ a 43c.
COTTON-Quiet at So a sc for good to choice.
BACON-Va. hog round 1Oc. hams II "a l2c., Western
sides VIC; shoulders SIC.
sTAVES.-R o. HID. are dull q $50 q NJ W. O. HID.
$50 y NJ Pipe $50 59M a.
sALTNI. 3. 81 Is q 81 50; W. &. 81 81 a 81 g.
B. E. PEAS 9Oc; White Beans 81 Is.
Refined Sugars a e1Ic Clarified ~ On s1fc r g. MO-
lasses 30 q ssc; Cuba 2e &c; Rio Coffee l14 12e;
@ lie; Adamantine % q 27c; Spurm 30 q As
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-04-25

The official proceedings Of the late meeting Of
the stockholders of the Cape Fear and Deep River
Navigation Company, held at Wilmington, shall
appear in our next. Hon. A. Rencher appeared
the representative of the State. The following
gentlemen were elected Directors: John II.
Haughton, Esq, of Chatham; Col. Mcneil of
Cumberland and Jas. Cassiday, Esq, of Whining
ton. Col. Murchison was reelected Presiden. of
the Company.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-04-25

The Independent Guards" were on drill on
Saturday evening last, presenting a good appear
ance in men and discipline. They are not yet uni
formed nor armed, but will be soon. The spirit
by which this Company is animated is deserving
of much praise. 1t is composed entirely, we be-
Heve, of mechanics and feel confident the
generous rivalry existing between it and the Oak
City Guards " will not be marred, but will re-
dound to the advantage of both. Raleigh is quite
able to sustain two Companies; and we hope al
ways to see both Companies on parade days-as
they would be in the face of the foe in the hour
of batte-actng in concert like band of brothers.
We look forward to imposing and brilliant
celebration in this place Of the next anniversary of
American independence. The independents ="
and the " Oak City Guards" will doubt be
equipped by that time and in unison with
"The light step of the soldiers march
And music of the trump and DRUM,
we shall have, of course, eloquent Grafton, bon
fires, rockets, illumination, and any quantity of
bright eyes from country and City to grace and
gladden. the occasion.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-04-25

New ScuEDULE.-The mail and passenger trains
on the Central railroad now meet at this place,
from Eillsborough and GoIdsborough, about 1-2
or o'clock in the morning, the Hllsborough train
going directly on to Goldsborough and the Colds
borough train on to Hillsborough. The new sched-
ule of the company will be published in few days.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-04-25

K. N PoETRY.-Under list of the Know Moth
ing candidates for State officers, in Virginia, the
Petersburg Intelligencer, Know Nothing, has the
following morsel ofvery blank verse:
Under this flag we fight
Under this flag will conquer!
"Groan sinners, groan ~
The day of retribution is at hand
Journal.
The above is almost equal to the elegy on Mr.
Adams dog to wit:
"Poor Carlo, he is dead and gone,
And he won't come back any more
Iwish the Teller that psened him
Gould be served the sauce"
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-04-25
FAYETTEVILLE MARKET.

Prices of BACON unchanged-suppy abundant. CORN
in good demand at 81 10 bushel FLOUR in good de-
mand-receips highland prices higher-some sales
50 IS for super We note brisk demand for COTTON
at full prices with sales of best grades at Srecepts
large for few days past.
SPIRITS TURPENTINE is without change. We quote
the article at 30 cts per gallon. RAW do Yellow dip about
50, hard 81 per Dbl. Car.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-04-25
MARRIED.

In Petersburg Va, the 18th inst, by the Rev. Mr.
Gibson GenL Rob W. Haywood of this city to Miss Ma
ry ]. daughter of Thos. White ESQ.
In this City, on the ed inst at the residence of Mr.
athan Goodwin to Miss Gilley ?. Lewis.
On the 18th of April by the Rev Charles CEOghan,
of NORTHAMPTON county n. G.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-04-25

Arrioal Of the Ndshoiue Screen days Later.
HALIFAX, April 22d-The steamer Nashville has
arrived with Liverpool dates to the 9TH inst
The Cotton market is active. Better descriptions
have advanced one. eighth; Mddling one-sixteenth;
Ordinary, unchanged. -
Breadstuffs unchanged.
market.
Money easier, bullion increasing
The bank has reduced discount four and half
Bell & Son report American securities active With
general improvement.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-04-25

\, TIE NEXT EUROPEAN SrEAMEE.-The steamship
erpool, and will probably arrive at New York to-day
or tomorrow. She will bring seven days later adj
vices from Europe, which cannot fail to be ola deep
ter. The account of the Emperor NapoIeon's recep
ton in England which will be brought by the
steamer which leaves Liverpool to-day looked for
with no little curiosity this side of the Atlantic.
Union
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-04-25

Ou0 tuluS Iof0dl6Q ny MT 41OdCA pIOOdulJ
somewhat astonish protestants; and that is that
the candidates for admission into the K. N. order
are sworn upon-what doyou suppose, protestant
reader "a Bible g-no indeed, but upon cross.
On enquiring the reason of this Mr.. Leach was in-
formed that it was to keep out Catholics, who did
not regard an oath taken upon Bible, but would
come in and get their secrets and reveal them but
when the cross presented to them they would
not take the oath. Thus X. Ms steal symbol of
Catholicism for protestant use to put down Cath
olicism!
Mr.. Leach concluded by expressing his sorrow
that he had ever deviated from the beaten track of
Democracy, and asking that he might perceived,
back into the fold, declaring that he knew Sam"
and despised his principles and would fight him
to the end,
After Mr. Leach had concluded, Mr.. Anderson
Hicks, of Wake, called upon, who stated
that he was induced to take degree in the dark
order, which satisfied him that no good Democrat
had any business there, and he withdrew. He also
warned those who heard him against the order,
and said he disdained it.
The venerable Chairman, Gen. Allison, then
made few remarks, saying that he recollected
more changes, both in name and principles, of the
party opposed to us than, probably, any one else
present; but that he had always been able to de-
tect its tricks and had always fought it. He was
now too old for office, and had no desire for any
but private soldier in the Democratic ranks,
he should do battle to the end of his days. He
had come to the Convention with strong personal
preference for his own countyman Mr.. Jones but
he had cheerfully sacrificed bis first choice upon
the altar of union and harmony, and should now
go home we'll satisfied that we had a standard
bearer worthy of our support; and though the
fight in his county would be hard, he thought old
ton.
The Convention then adjourned amid the utmost
harmony and enthusiasm, every member determin-
ed to work with might and main for nominee.
In conclusion we only ask the masses of Democ-
racy to arouse as of old and present an unbroken
front to the enemy. Our banners are hung upon the
outer walls, and our principles are inscribed upon
them in letters of light. We skulk not in dark
ness-we work not in secret Only those who
know that their principles will not bear the light,
shroud them i'll mystery and keep them from the
public eye. As you value your civil and religious
ibertes-as you value the peace and prosperity of
your country-as you glory IN the high distinction
of making this Republic the asylum Of the OPP
pressed, the homo Of the friendless, and the hope
of liberty throughout the world, rise in your might
and put down that dark midnight order that is
endeavoring to sap the Constitution and deprive
our country of the honors she now enjoys.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-04-25
For the North Caroline Standard.
HERnrrAGE, Rockingham Co, n. C,

HERMITAGE, Rockingham Co.. N. IL, 80
April Goth, 1855.
GENTLEMEN Your note is to hand conveying the
intelligence that Convention of the Democracy of
the Sixth Congressional District unanimously selec-
ted me as a candidate for Congress in the ensuing
campaign.
This expressed preference for me- and other evil
dences of confidence from various parts of the Dis
rict justify in supposing that many friends de-
sire should be candidate
For sometime past have foreseen that it would
be out of my power to make another canvass which
induced during the session of the late Legislature
to make it known to my colleagues and many mem
bers of the Legislature from the District and to re-
quest them to communicate it in their several local.
ites which then believed would supercede the ne
cessty of any further notice from me; but as con-
tnued to receive solicitations from many sources
and in order that there might be misunderstand-
ing in regard to my position, addressed Card to
the people of the District, disconnectng my name
from the canvass and directed it to the Editors of
the Standard, previous to the meeting of the Con-
vention.
do not attach blame to the Editors for it's nom
appearance, but from some cause unknown to me it
failed to reach its destination.
The personal and political friendships formed du-
ring the last canvass, and the kindness and courtesy
extended to me in every part of the District,
strains to say that nothing but the control
ling reasons could induce me to decline the distin-
guished honor.
With heart full of gratitude 1 return my thanks
to those friends who took such deep interest in my
success. In declining the nomination, do so with
less reluctance, from the fact, that you have many
good men in the District worthy your confidence.
With sentiments of high regard,
Your obedient servant,
GEORGE d. BOYD.
Messrs. Hon. John Hill James G.. Norman, w. F.
Carter, Joseph Masten, Ephraim Brown, j. M. Glenn
ents, Joseph Dobson, E. c. Postell, Committee.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-04-25

Il . cere Acknowledgements the very liberal support
of Raleigh and Vicinity and citizens of the State generally
favoured him with CALL and hopes to merit and
the wants who require his services
He always be found at No Is Fayetteville Street.
Raleigh N c. where he is prepared to furnish and
every article of Gentemans wearing apparel at reasona
bic notice made upN HE OWN ESTABLISHMENT, in the most
respectfully calls the attention Of all, to his stock of
received from n York and which fine and durable
be bought in that place and will be sold at such
wish encourage home naan~ctues and get really good
clothing opportunity to do and not be deceived
by Northern ready made COthng they purchase
good terms and lasting. articles for the same
He has stock of READY MADE CLOTHING. which he
is DESTROYS of closing up and will sell at small advance
~ Pals and American fashions for Spring and Summer
of IS just received
and by Cash Note his last six months business
falls due the first day of April 1885, and the accounts bear
April %, 1855. At
STATE OF NORTH carolina MoNTGo-
Malcolm N. Leach William Smith and others. Petition
1t appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that William
Smith, defendants in this resides beyond the
limits of this State it is motion ordered by the Court
Court House in the town of Troy and also in the North
Carolina Standard notifying the said William Smith of the
the OF this Court and the petition the
be d 1sR % Of or
flee, the first Monday in April, d A D 1 1872 ~
NJ
April 1865. adv. s. s21l) l075-6tw.
nOCUMENTs.-wE HAVE FEW COPIES OF
~ the documents printed for the last Legislature in
two large volumes copy of which will be sent free of
p''''s5' III VIC ''''p' HOLDEN WILSON.
April %, 1856. ~
STRAYED FROM The sUBs !. JOHN Ohm
with his and tail trimmed and the hair rubbed off
Psass h mt s aRy
f''>'OO ~ W. R. WHITLEY
April %, 1855 4at
NOTICE TO TEACHERs.-!THE TRUSTEES
IL of the Warrenton N. c. Male Academy desire to en-
gage Principal to take the charge of that Institution on
To gentleman of character experience fully cOmpe
tent to prepare boys for College, the Trustees offer their IN,
hundred dollars they believe they will amount to much
Applications (Which must be accompanied by unexceP
tionabIe references to character and quafcaons ad
dressed to either of the will Be attended to-
T HI9Siz 4 M pPE1NSER
warrrenton, N. c.. April %, 1855. 1O71-4tw.
NOR sALE.-TWo OF THE FINEST TROTTING
IamsS M ha eass and Dif9 e ms iGPP
TheT cam rot IN the <5 are ae and
beautiful and of fine blood They arrived
s he sh inst Any Esh hsf %
These Horses Canada and owned by Truman
raj Society of Norfolk and the Portsmouth Society.
The owner thinks that would be wise in the North Caro-
twelve or fifteen hundred dollars year. "a
April "a, 1855 - e 44-st
n ATE PUBLTCATIONs.-NELL BRACKEN,A
Frids Prssdiss 5y sgIso5 Of
Sense and sensI6ity Emma NINA, &C.
Amabei a family history, by Elizabeth W6rmerly.
Paul Pas s snd S q iaS By s' ). {. pitat
Ths sngeIs Of GPen"s in some culture
and Society by Henry Giles sG Of sac fes Dy
March S, 1885, 30