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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-02-10

HoRRIBLE PARRICIDE.--The name o.
Markham has been for years notorlous OF
the waters of Sandy, by its connection
with bloOdshed and homicide ; and the
bare mention of the name will awaken IN
the minds OF many Of ourTeaders who are
familiar with It's history, the recollection Of
many deed of blood with which thai
name Is, in their memories, indelibly asso.
cialed. We are sorry that ii becomes ouI
duty, as public journalists, to record yet
another outrage, more horrid, if possible
in its character than any that have prece'
ded it.
We learn from gentleman Just from
Wyoming that few days since, in the
county of Logan, man of the name OF
Markham, being engaged in something
about which he wished the aid of one oI
his sons, called Oh him for assistance
The Young man so called on acted in such
manner as to battle instead of aiding
him, giving his father at the same time
i'm pertinent answers 10 his remonstrances;
wheFeupon the father, calling to another
son 10 take charge of the matter in hand,
started 10 chastise the disobedient son.
He fled round the house, the father pur-
suing, and soon after disappearing from
the sight of the son who remained behind,
he heard blow of so singular sound as
10 induce him TO run at once TO see the
cause. On turning round the corner Of
the house. be found his father lying on his
face, his back bone literally CIT IN flCGin
by blow with an axe, and IN the agonles
Of death; in fact, he lived but about thirty
The murderer (lhe son who
had fed) was aPprehended, and on the
of the axe upon an eXamlna-
tion before Justice Of the Peace. admit
led it to he the weapon with which he
killed his la.her.--SouthTesterl .4dU0-
cate.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-02-10
Popping the Question.

Jededia Hodge was dead in love with
the beauteous Sally Hammond, but ow-
inc to an unconquerab!e feeling OF diff
dence, he had never been able TO screw
up his courage to the sticking point requI-
site to enable him to inform her of his
prediction. Three several times he had
dressed in his "Sunday-go-to-meeting-6X fix
ms" and made his way to her father 5
house, determined this time to "Go or die. A"
But, unluckiiy, his courage oozed away
and became small by degrees, and beaun-
fully less, (as the politicians say,) till,
when he was fairly in her presence, he
was barely able TO remark that it was a
warm evening. Sally at length got tired
Of this oft reiterated observation, and re-
solved to help him out Of his predcament,
for, like a true woman, she had not failed
TO perceive what Jcdediah was trying TO
come at but couldn't. For the fourth time
Jedediah came, but did not succeed any
better. Sally commenced her attack by
informing him him that Mary Somers, ali
intimate friend, was going to be married.
"You don't say SO, said Jeded.ah that
being the only idea that occurred TO him,
except one, and that he didn't dare give
utlerance to;
YES" said Sally, "she's going TO be
married next week. Itseems rather queer
that she should be married before me con-
sidering she's year younger"
Jedediah's heart leaped up in his throat
but he didn't venture TO say anything.
There was pause.
"Jededah," resumed Sally, after lit
tie hesitation, "TlI tell you something, Ii
you'll promise, certain, true, that you
won't tell anybody"
"No, | won't said Jedediah, s.outIy
proud of the confidence :eposed in him.
"Itisn't much after all" said Sally,
casting down her eyes, "only dream,
and don't know whether | ought TO tell
YOU after all, though to be sure there was
something about you in it,"
"Do tell me-" pleaded Jedediah, his
curiosity overcoming his baahlu!ness in a
degree
"But I'm afraid yon !! tell al'ef all.
"No, won't certain true. | hope !
may be horse-whipped if | do"
"Then-don'tl look at me Jedediah or
| can't tell it dreamed that-that-tha
you and II never shall be able 10 tell
it--that you and were going 10 be mar
ried the day before Mary Somers.
Jedediah started, as if fslruck by gal
vanc battery, and shouted enthusiastIcal-
ly-"So arc acW, gosh if you'll only say
the word"
Ofcourse Sally was astonished a! this
sudden application of her dream, and could
not believe he was in earnest. At length
she yielded her consent, and her dream
was verified at the altar, in less than
week.
Ladies that have bashful lovers, take
heed
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-02-10

GLOW lie do, mister printer; | want a
Sunday School banner printed; we are
agoin to have iarin fourth of July ceie
braiion, and our school wants banner.
$50 they ought, sir. What DO you
want on il ?"
"Wal, don't kaow; we ort 10 have q
hext OF Scripture on ii, | reckon"
"That is good idea; what shall il be!'
"Why, thought IIIis wosId be rs good
> any-"Be sure you're right then go
head"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-02-10
A WIFE WHO HAD EYES roa HER Hos.

a WIFE WHO HAD EYES FoR HER HUs-
BANDS PGoPERTY.-Nearly month since
gentleman in Phllsdelph had valua-
bic gold watch and chain stolen from him
during The festivities attending fancy
ball-and, though large reward was Of
lered, this failed TO effect It's return. On
Saturday, Jan. 90 the wife Of the owncF
recognized the chan on man as she was
passing the corner Of Fourth and Market
streets. She Immediately sccosted him,
Inquiring what time II was. lie brought
out the watch, when her suspicious were
confirmed, ard she claimed il as her hus-
bands properly. The man seemed anx-
ious 10 escape, and attempted to enter an
omnibus, hut the lady ssized hold of him
10y the coat, and gentleman taking Der
part, he was detained. The lady minu-
lrIy described the watch, giving the ma
ker's name and The number, so thai lhefe
could be no doub, of its being the proper
~ Of her husband, and it was given mp 10
her. The man accounted for lis possea-
SION by having bought II from person,
the description & whom ls!lied with ore
who was suspected Of having stolen II.
The lady, perfectly satisfied with the re-
suit Of her lesI. agreed TO his liberation,
and went away rejoicing with her bu.-
band's "Gicker' 10 pocket.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-02-10

sIhe then recent murder Of Miss Cornell IN
Rhode Island, her discovery in stack-yard, ana
The trial OF Rev. EThraim X. Avery for the deea
created unparalleled excitement. Leading Aleah-
odists defended the accused, bat in vain ne
general sentiment of the whole country conde-
mned him, and though acquitted by the law, he
sunk into disgrace and obscurity. The LORD
kpcwa all tie facts, and will Judge righteousiy'
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-02-10
WE'LL MEET AGAIN.

Wen meet again; how sweet the worG-
How soothing is lis sound!
Like strains Of far off music heard,
On some enchanted grouud
Wen meet again, thus friendship speaks
When those most dear depart,
And in the pleasing prospect seeks
Balm for the bleeding heart
Wen meet again, the lover cries;
And oh! what thought but this
Can e'er assuage the agonies
Of the last parting kiss
Wen meet again, are accents heard
Beside the dying bed,
When all the soul by griefis stirr'd,
And bitter tears are shed.
Wen meet again are words that cheer
" While bending DER the tomb;
Fer Oh that hope so bright and dear,
Can pierce the deepest gloom.
Wen meet again, then cease 10 weep
Whatever may divide,
Not time, nor death can always keep
Tie loved ones from our side.
For in the mansions Of the blest,
Secure from care aud pain,
In heavens serene and endless rest
Well surely meet again
More money is spent in the Uniis
States for cigars than lor common sehoo!
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-02-10

4 NAE STRIPPED NAKED ANp ROBBED.
In lhis c'iy ,ta>l week Edmund Dnrand.
0s % Orange street, was robbed III GOih-
AN Court, ~ ,he evening, ftoa. tl.e a.
hdsVli Of ,lie complainant. j. appears that
hfee persons took hold of him as he ~as
lasslEg ihsongh Cherry sirsei. dragged
hnn by the tar at Iaio sH slley.way ia
lnai street. aud held bin ihers ull they
stripped IHm "i hi- crAi. pants. vest.bco''
ani ofh~r clothing. leaving h.m simo'i
N ate of uuduy. lie wns isfs by ,igess
ronbe,s wnh UGIhng oa istw fyrepnDg
bIs sIiiu. dennis SuIi,vac was arrested
~Ilh some Of Tie missiDg property on
bis person.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-02-10

aBaniing the Tiger gentlemen. observ.
I'd British oificer. rei1ung his East IN
d:an experience 70 friendly riTcIe at a
London ciub, SIS capital sPmi--nolhIng
he''es--TAecP: when the tiger takes it iu-
10 hls head 10 hnnt you; then il IS apt 10
become rather TOO excIiingr
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-02-10


How THE CATHOLIC CIURcH WAS
FoUNDED.--Dick Tinto, the very interes-
ting and accomplished CORES spondent Of
the New York Times, who resides at Flo
renee, writes of the Catholic Church
III was founded in idOIatry--tIat love
of image. worship--hat original universal
and daring sin of fallen man, in III ages Of
the world. This was and is il; central
idea, established by the employment of
architecture, painting and scalplre-all
in the vigor of new life, and al made
subservient 10 the alteration of visible
Trinity, of the Madonna and countless
retinue of incaInate gods and goddesses,
bearing the names Of st. Patrick apd ST.
Bartholomew, st. Catherine, ST. Anre and
the like. Ii was founded BY the ise Of
pantomime and theatrical representations,
making religion spectacle and every
church a tneater. Here priests and pre-
lates passed before the spectators, cla4 in
gaudy robes, and wearing the insignia y
master of life and death--as well 10 he
body as the soul. And thus rose that sf-
tv fabric, that mysterious ediice, tiAt
dread dominion which the Samson Ls-
lher could not shake down, which has d.
fed all revolutions; which has marched
out of IlaIy and even aow stretches i's
roof from St. Petersburg TO San Francis
co. and is sustained by the worship Of
two hundred millions OF people y
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-02-10
Recipe for washing.

The night before washing day, Nni tie
clothes To soak in cold wafer. aad also
place on the hot stove. IN suitable YES.
sci. two pounds soap. cut small one ounce
of borax, and tNO quarts OF water. These
NAV be left to simmer Ill! the fire goes
out; in the morning the mixture VIII be
solid. On washing day, operations ar"
commenced by setting on stove or lur-
mace the wash kettle. nearly filled with
cold water. Into this put about one
fourth OF pound of the compound, and
then wiring out the clothes that have been
soaking and put them into the kettle. BY
the time that the water is scalding hottie
clothes will be ready for taking out
Drain them well, and put them into clean
cold water, and then thoroughly rinse
them twice, and they are ready TO be hung
ont. When more water is added To the
wash kettle, more soap should also be ad'
ded, but the quantity needed will be very
small. This process has many advanta-
yes over others. II is suited for washing
every kind Of fabric; it is especially good
for ilanneIS, and seems to set colors rath-
er than remove them from dresses or
shawls, while the white clothes are rem
dered exceedingly white. 1t costs less
for soap than the common mode Of wash
ing; it is only half as laborious; the
clothes are thoroughly cleanscd in much
less time, without injury to them and
last, but not least, tho soap does not act
like causic upon the hands, bat after a
days washing they have peculiarly soft,
silky feel, as far removed as IS possibly
from the sensations produced by washing
with ordinary soap or ordinary washing
compounds.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-02-10
qBRMs Dr. TIL REGISGGR

The SggpgERpsrows REGISTER is published
weekly at . year positively TO be paid before
,he wear expires. No paper discontinued Tex
ecpi at the option of the editOr) until all ar
ApTEnTrsrMExrs Of one square or less 81 %
cents for the first Insertion and % cents Tor eacn
Insertion thereaiter--larger ones in the same same
propo,tion. Advertisements not marked lorany
snerifcd time are continued till forbid and char-
eed accordingly deduction MADE TO those
who advertise by the year. ~.
Letters or Communications to the Eui'or, up
=, yb;rl there is postage, unless they contain
money should be postpaid to insure attention.
AGENT
Vy. IT. PEAKE, Sun Iron Buildings, Balti-
more; C. PIERCE, PL;,ale'pA Y. 3. PALMER,
New Iork.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-02-10

white musk rat was caught few
weeks ago near Douglasssille, ,Berks coun-
i!, Pa.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-02-10

LIGHT SUPPERs.-One OF the great
secrets of health is light supper, and
yet is a great self-deniaI, when one IS
hungry and tired at the close Of the d'y.
10 eat little or nothing. Let such Dne
take leisurely a single cup of tea and a
piece Of cold bread with butter, and he
will leave the table as full pleased wlib
himself and al The world, as VI he had
eaten hearty meal, and be tenioId Tie
better for il the next morning. lake any
two men under similar circumstance.
strong, hard.working men, Of tv ensy -h,e
vears; lei ore Iakc hrs bread sad hnl.e'
with cup Of tea, a1d the other a hearty
meal of meat, bread, POTATOES. auj lhe
ordinary ct ce'eray, as the issi meal ol
Ihe day, and | viii venture 70 affirm. irsi
the iea.drlnker vii ouliye tEr oItIrr eass.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-02-10

In California they get $4,000 worth oI
from single tree.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-02-10

INDIAN FGHT ~ TPNAs.-Ihe san
Anlona Crcxas) Ledger extra, OF the l8'h
ut., furnishes the following account oI a
tigh; between Il party of Rangers and a
party Of Camanches and MeXicans, a; the
crossing of lhe Pecos, in which six In
dans and one Mexican, were killed and
several were captured.
CAMP ON PECos RIVER, Jan. 8, 1885.
The command of Major Simonson, con
sistng of rilemen and Texas mounted
volunteers, encamped on the night Of the
Gih, at Oak Creek, and on yesterday
morning the advance guard (rilemen) fell
in with an armed party Of Camanche In
dians aud MexicanS at the crossing of the
Pecos, and succeeded i'll killing six In
dians, capturing the balance, wiki CON
siderable number of mules and ponies.
Capt. Travis company participated in
the affair, while that of Capt. Elenry's
went in pursuit of Indians thai escaped by
The way Of a rayne.
From the captured party it was ascer.
taincd that nineteen Indians had gone
down the day before with fifty head Of
mules. CaPt.WaIker's company was de-
spalrhed in pursuit, and have returned
without success. 1t IS supposed thal he
Indians were aware 0! our presence, and
made a forced travel TO effect escape.
Yesterday was az exciting day. Alter
the af'ors of the morning, we marched
to this point, five miles from the scene OF
action, and spent the balance Of the day ~
roping Indian horses and mules, number
of which were found in the mountain near
by. The captive MeXicans, afler being
disarmei of bows and arrows, were reieas.
ed.
They all had on moccasins, and were
armed like Indians, and their packs con-
tanned buffalo robes and Mexican blankets.
and ii is supposed that they were Mexican
Indian traders. Resting at this point one
dav, we will take mp the line Of travel for
new and more exciting scenes. From
appearances, aud what has been ascertain
ed, much service in the lighting liue may
vet be the lot Of the command, although
they have so short time TO serve. The
health of the troops is generally good,
and the condition Of their animals hrs!-
rate.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-02-10

David Bates, no has heen convicted Of
0igany 10 IRGIsna.hs- sev,n wives living.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-02-10

Boston IS now connected by telegraph
with over Twelve L,ndrrd cities and Io~iis.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-02-10

/ Poor people ~ Nre York and honiny
are spoken OF ~ CUnEeril"n.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-02-10

A writer in tie National In,eIligehcer
calls baby shows disgusting scnemss.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-02-10

The number OF conyiris IN the Na--a-
chuse;ts State Prison al present, Is 49l.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-02-10

More money is spent in the United
slales for cigars than lor common schools.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-02-10

A volcano mas recently beea discovese-
in Arkansas.
The Daily Nashville true Whig. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1851-1855, 1855-11-22
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

WEDNESDAY,, Nov. 81.
PetitionS.-By Mr.. Kimbe: From citizens OF
Decatur county, praying tor the passage OF law
giving the county court OF that county the power
to establish additional civil district in that couu
~, and accomT anied the same by d oil TO carry
out the prayer OF the petitioners.
Mr. LOOney: From the President and Directors
Of the Tennessee aud Alabama x ,ilrosd Comp ny,
PRAYING for chal &c in their charter, and accom-.
panied the same with Till carrying cut the prayer
of the petitioners.
RESOLUTIONS BY Mr. H,tton: Authorising the
Clerk OF the HOUSE 10 furnish the Treasury Cl,rk
OF the Peniteutisry with 300 Opirs OF the report
from that institution. The resolution was am, M,
by Inserting $40 copies and iopted under a sus
pension OF the rule.
Mr.. Ward: Directing the committee appointed AZ
the commenceD nj Of the session, % azaiu call up.
on the clergyman OF the city, aud request th, IN 10
open the deliberations OF the iiOus- each diy 18th
prayer The rule was Su>peuie ami alter az at
tempt to amend, the resolution Was laii upo the
table
Bills Introduced BY Mr. Tom kin.: For Inc
benefit of surrtrs and endnfsers
Mr.. Newman: TO conf the off 20 of State Libr,
ran upon the Register of the Lai,I q. ce of M,ddl,
Tennessee.
Mr.. Coquit; To authorize the Trustee OF Ov,r
ton county To pay out certain moneys arising from
the sales Of lands, &c the same as other school
funds
Mr. Dunnington To amend the charter of the
Porter Fire AIms Company. .
Mr.. Ball: To authorize tax collectors to make ii
ties to lands sold by them for ttx-s
Day 81 Thanksgiving The House resumed the
consideration OF tIe Unfinished business OF ycstcr
day, being the resolution TO appoint a committee Of
three Ia confer WIN he ,iov Ia regard 10 ap
pointing day of general thank giving
Mr. Huntington moved To Iur6aitely postpot
the resolution lost, ayes % noes ~
After consid rsDle deb bate, the f.s.lution was re-
jccted under the operation of the prvv,us qu, son
ayes 81. noes 30.
number OF Democratic m g,b'rs- Nho -voteI
against III adoption OF the rr>oh,ion. e1 plainei
thu they IL favor If The gri,cpie il embraced
but they regarded it ~ having a. nnrd party
character, and intended a. censure of the Gov
ernOr, though the aud advocates Of the res
Ou;ion disrlamti sich intention
Nqeli heforB,-Lieia Apry The resolution
introduced come daNs ago by Mr. Brpwu, oi DA.
wilson. in regard to the act of Congress 20 pro-
mote the effi'ien's Of the Navy, ulder the ope-
ration of which Lieut. Msury has ben placed up
on the 'rrserYed list, being the special order to
day, WAS taken ~,
ar Brown, oi Dtvidson (Nr Dinelson in the
chairl discu sei the uj ct at eon-id rabe length,
sho~ing the unjust op. rafiuns Of the upon
mauy deserving officers of tue Nav, aud espe
eialls upon lieut. marry. and paida high ahd
a '-rrved compliment to the z MUS OF that diatu.
fui-hrd offer .-.r.-.rs.
Before conciudng. CIV Browa gave wav TO
motion to al lurn TO 81 O'Clock, p. N which mo-
tion prevail Il.
The Daily Nashville true Whig. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1851-1855, 1855-11-22
ADELPHI THEATRE.

Last night the admired and versatile Artes
Mr r. S. CHANFRAU ard Miss ALBE2TINE-
Mr. Chanfrau viii epeat by express desire his admirable
personation Of TOODLES ANA Mons. 10MBILLION. Miss
Aher inc the eminent and fasc mating young American Ac
ress who has been rapturousy received by public, viii
appear as OUR NAN and BOB NErTLES.
Thurstiar Evening Nov "a will b acted the Co nedy Of
the 40 ID FOR NOTHING Nan, Miss Absrtine. + be
followed by the admirable Comic Drama az - NtTILES
BIB Nettles, Miss Albertne T0ubiln"n, Mr Chanrsi.
= To conclude with the TOodles. Tood-s, Mr. Chanfrau
In rehearsal the Drama Of the Ocean Child. nov22
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LEARNING AND WORKING SIX Lectures concerning
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The Daily Nashville true Whig. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1851-1855, 1855-11-22
JOHN PIsG.PDE CUHiEAS.
NOW READY.
TIE LIFE OF A GREAT ORATOR.

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AFTERNOON SESSION.

Brown, OF DAyil-on, Mr. D.Aelsoe in the
Chair resumed the scus-iuD ia -pppori Of biz res
olution-, and after he had eoncudcd,
Mr. Dunnng,on followed in I'lgihy speech 10
vi dicaton Of the OF Congress AID Ia opposition
10 the adoption OF the resolutions as imp0llIis; and
paid high compliment to LiuL aury.
GoV. Bro~n replied hrisav, aud. f.r 5-fssF
The House then adjourned TO o'clock 10 aorow
moruiitg ,5 So sfn ssfs