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

1he New Orleans CTesCSri Ol the l%'I
inst, says, the steamship Louisiana,
Capt. Talbot, arrived there on Saturday
morning, from Galveston, which place
she left on the 6th.
The Grand Lodge of |. o. o. F., Of
Texas was in session al Galveston. The
following is list Of the officers elected
for the ensuing year: w. G. Weeb, M.
w. &. Master; B. Moses, Right W.
Deputy Grand Master; Z. P. Hunt, K.
W. Grand Secretary; e. K. Hughes, X.
w. Grand Treasurer; - Bou[Or, Il.
w. Grand Warden.
A grand ball was 10 be given by the
Order at the fremont House, oil Thurs
day evening last.
Ii is stated that there are al the present
time some seventy-fve or eighty-hands al
work upon the Galveston, Houston and
Henderson road.
The San Antonio Texan has report
that some Indians, not far from Frederlcks.
burg, were discovered, endeavoring to
clear out with caballard Of horses, were
pursued, and two of them killed.
the same paper has letter from
correspondent al Eagle Pass, dated Jan.
25, giving the following account Of The
murder of young man named Andrew
Buyer, who was herding cattle about
three miles from Eagle Pass, by party
of Indians and Mexicals from the MeXl-
can side.
The Austin State Gazette, of the Sd
inst, has the following Indian news:
We learn from Mr.. Lyman Alexander,
who has just returned from FreGericks-
burg, that on the 25lh of last month, the
Indians stole several horses from Fort
Mason, two which belonged to the Ran
gers. About the first of this week Ger
man, living eight OF ten miles from Fred
ericksburg, heard his mules making an
unusual noise. He and his son started
with their guns, and crossing the spur OF
mountain got ahead of the mules. The
boys gun accidentally fired, when several
Indians run up the opposite mountain,
leaving the Germans mules, with two oi
their own and a pony, all Of which The
German capture.
About the same time, two other Ger
mans, hunting on Live Oak creek, about
twelve miles west of Fredericksburg,
came on two Indians, who ran; the Ger
mans chased them about two miles when
the Indians left their horses and took to a
thicket. The pursuers set fire to the
thicker, and shot forward into it. They
say the Indians were killed and burned
up. They took the Indians horses. On
the 20lh ult., Mr.. John Doss, in the same
neighborhood, found several horses in
! the cove OF mountain, obbIed; believing
them 10 be Indian horses, he took and
carried them home.
The Gonzalez Inquirer, Of the Sd inst,
has the following:
Our farmers have commenced preparing
for another crop in real earnest. Many
have finished breaking up their lands, and
we hear of some who have alread y plant
ed corn, whilst others are waiting for
rain, which is very much needed at pre-
sent to enable them to follow suit. One
OF our farmers on Peach Creek in this
county, we learn, already has corn up
about three inches. This is what we
call "early in the field"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-03

The New Hampshire editor who wrote
his editorials with chalk on the soieS OF
his shoes, and went barefoot while the
boys set up the copy. has purchased a
ream of second hand envelopes, anu enga-
ged girl 10 turn them inside oqi.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-03

UNAVOIDABLE INcIDENTs.-An editor
"out west" said that he hoped 10 be able
to present marriage and a death as orig
inai matter for bis columns. but. uniortu-
nately, thaw broke up the wedding, and
the doctor got sick, SO lhe patient recoveF'
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-03

The late Rev. Sidney Smith observed
that railway whistle seemed 10 him 10
he something like the scream an attorney
would give when first the devil caught
hold of him.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-03

"Why is my arsOa like sometIIi''g W.
pleasant 10 cal p asked Ellen OF her
cousin Fanny. ''llayen'I the remotesI
idea ..Becaase j goes against my sto-
mach - replied EilFn.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-03

Az ENGLisH OFFICER FROZEN TO DEATH
The last adyices from The Crimea state
tia, Brevel Major Mcdonald. of the SSH
Regiment, was frozen to death in Tie
trenches before Sebaslopol.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-03

A, recent celebration oi the young
Friends of ireland, the following toast
w.s ssiven.-.Woman--she needs no eu-
logv: she speaks for herself"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-03

| went 10 tothcr end OF the city,
TO seek girl who's pretty and witty.
And I'll tell you the truth, fm,no joker,
. dNln'lsee tie gal. bp! fell the poker
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-03

WHITE SAvAGEs IN kANsAs.-H CIer-
gynlan MOGbed and nearly KiHed.-A
card appears in the western papers, sign
ed n. Barron, Noise Ballemont, Andre
Lecomple, John Mann, and John +. Le-
iebur, stating that an unprovoked and cru
el mob took place in the town OF Fremont
on the 5th of January. They destroy
ed the house of Rev. Mr.. Hummer, beat
and stoned him till nearly dead, then car
ried him OF by force, together with his
suffering wife, who was still cIlnging to
his mangled body, and conveyed them a.
way some five miles, and set them down
on the open prairie, there TO perish. They
then returned bowling and yelling to the
demolished premises, when they organlz-
ed and held a mock auction, and sold of
what remained of the building materials,
which was bid in by the insrIgalors of the
mob; they stole the potatoes, onions,
chickens, &C., OF the sIlll bleeding ami
supposed dead sufferer, and continued
their hollering ard rIoslng all night. The
cause for the outrage is not stated.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-03
AGENT S ,

wM. II. PEAEE, Sun Iron Buildings, Balti
more; C. PIERCE, Philadelphia V. b. PALMER
New York.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-03
| Wonder.

w men Young man u dc'eIh Nv a ""'tt
and dresses like prince. smoking 'i"lu
cigars drinking 'noice French brandy,
attending theatres, balls, and the like; |
wonder if he does all upon The aValis OF
his clerkship!
When young lady sits in the ParIor
with llIy-white fingers covered with
rings; | wonder if her mother don't wash
the dishes and do the work OF the kit
chen.
When a deacon of the church sells
strong butter, recommending it as excel
lent and sweet; wonder if he don't rely
upon the merits of Christ for salvation!
When man goes three times per day
to a tavern 10 get a dram; | wonder II he
will not by and by go four times ?
When Young lady laces her waist a
third smaller than raWre made IT; won
der if her pretty figure will not shorten
her life some dozen years or more, beside
making herself miserable while she does
live!
When young man is dependent upon
his daily toll for his income, and marrleS
lady who does not know how 20 make
loaf of bread, or mend garment; won
der if he is not lacking somewhere, say
towards the top, for instance!
When man receives a periodical or
newspaper weekly, and takes great de-
light in reading it, but negIecis TO pay 'he
printer; ! wonder if he has soul or a
gie2Grd?
A REMARKABLE CuRE.--An English
medical journal mentions the following
singular case, which occurred IN that
country quite recently A young GIRL
under attack Of typhus fever, was sent to
the hospital. A week afterwards, her
brother was seized with the same disease
and was sent TO the same institution. he
nurses were helping him up the stairs at
the hospital. On the way he was met oy
some persons who were descending Will
A coffin on their shoulders. The sick
man inquired whose body they were re-
moving, when one of the bearers lAadver
lantly mentioned the girls name. Il
, 1Cas his sister. The brother, horror
struck, splang from his conductors, dash
ed down stairs, out OF the hospital gate
and never stopped running until he hat
reached home--a distance Of twelve
miles f! He flung himself on-the bed i'm
mediateIy, lel into sound sleep, and q
woke next morning, entirely cured OF hi:
illness.
HORRIBLE AFFAIR." From a private
letter dated Patton, Cape Grardeau Coun-
ty, Missouri, the 81. Louis Republican
makes the following extract
San atrocous murder and house burn.
ing took place on Wednesday night last
within eight miles Of this place. A young
man By the name Of Buckner, some time
since, married widow who had a daugh-
ter nearly grown. Not long after they
were married, Buckner seduced the young
Iadv, or as some say, ravished her. Since
which time, Buckner, the old lady, and
the girl, have been quarelling and fight
ing. On Wednesday night last Buckner
returned home, after an absence of some
two months, when his wife caught him
and held him, while her daughter killed
him with all axe TO hide all traces Of
their work, they then set fire to the house,
consuming the body Of Buckner in the
flames"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-03

PANAMA RAlLRaAD.-The fare over his
road has been fixed at 525; children IN
der twriye years ofage half price. Freight
OH baggage of passengers 20 cents per lb;
on gold Of per ceut, on silver ) of |
per ceHl.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-03

An old ls'Iy objected 10 giving her sou
a coIlrgi4ie rduraiion after iesrning that
"Protsne history" was one study.
She : sister 10 the lady who would
not send l'er daughter to school because
The sehooInasier wanted her TO study yu!.
gar fraeiions.''
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-03

USGALLANT.-l'he Worcester Trans-
crlpi, referring - the s50,000 spenl on
sf ceferGs ior the opera 10 his city, most
Of whirh was iuI Ilre ladies', says IL was
expended on 'lOoIs and 6unmery.' I'm
sallsm that
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-03

Ny dearest Arabsller,
You've heen in nay heart a dweIIer,
Aud rf catch yoS talking To another ieller
I'll pick up broom OF umbereller,
And llit YOU on the smeIler,
And make you beilrr.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-03

A Flend ~ 81. Louis, short time since
beat his wife TO death, and pushing her
out Of the bed where she had hesa laid by
8 me one during the Digh;, lay down III
her place aud slept until the following
morning. The corpse was found the
nexG day half eaten by the Is.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-03

HuRRAH FOR THE LADIEs.--The ladies',
msidens and matrons Of Corpus Car!sn,
have resolved thai they Will in no way
counlenance or associate with any young
man, or permit their daughters or friends
to do so, # in their power to prevent it,
who is in the habit Of palronlsIng Mexican
fanJsngoes.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-03

We find the following in the Portsmouth
lVa.) Transcr pit:
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-03

BY MISS II. L. woODwORTH.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-01-24

va eaa.Iicunus in tie F"resi 'ria'. md iinhe'
landed in n Neapal.iau Jail. IL "ea book fr''f-
IN - conceitrd aIse, on1 mean sIIft'J fortune
hunter. No other literary occurrence eSc'p'
great row among the Young clerks who compose
tho Mercantile Library Association, in when
bibles aud hymn books were used as weapons
offensive and defensive The election Of presi-
ding officers divided the society into factions anu
the nnss which followed was very exciting.
The Russian sympathizers among us seem 10
be increasing with the misfortunes of the Allies.
It was expected here, that the war would greatly
benefit American commerce. Russian priEnteer-
ing 1t was supposed, would intmidate English
and French navigation. aud the American yes
sell would do the bulk Of mercantile Transports
ton. But the Russian ports have been 80 close
Is bloekaded by the Allied Fleet-, That commerce
has been uniuurcd Meanwhile, American ves-
sels are rottng in port for want Of work 10 do
The Page and Bacon failure still continues
theme Of remark and speculation. II i snppo--
ed that Sherman must have been forced 10 til"
step which lac took, by circum stances beyond lds
own control. The Long Shofemen have had dit
fculty with the merchants, but haze finally con-
eIadcd 10 accept shilling less per day than tiey
have heretofore received.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-01-24
Washington Correspondence OF the vnginian.


NNslnNGToN, -. G., jan. 10, 1883.
Messrs Editors: II is little curious that
the Union should advocate the passage of til"
French Spontion claim, whilst the Evenins Star
opposes it both papers being considered here
as organs of the Administration. But solution
of the curiosity is attempted to be found in the
alleged fact that tho Union is the organ of the
President only, whilst the star is the organ of
the Cabinet But Editors Foruey and WalIuch
may have "A good understanding with each other,
nevertheless. on this important subject, by which
they both may work for the same end, though
wearing the appearance of antipodcs.
The Texas Debt bill, which passed the Senate
at the last session of Congress, has undergone
some wholesome amendments in the House Com
mittee of Ways and Means, which will probably
make the bill acceptable to both houses. II pro-
vides for the payment To Texas and her creditors
of some eight millions of dollars. settling the
whole matter and obligating Texas to withdraw
all her other claims against the General Govern
ment.
The Armstrong claim in favor of Captain
Reid his officers and and their heirs, for the
loss of the prvateer Armstrong. in the last
with Great Britain, in the neutral port of Fayall,
where Capt. Reid, his officers and men made a
most gallant and desperate fight against u vastly
superior force, bids fair II pass both houses of
Congress at the present session.
In the Senate to-day joint resolution was
passed restoring the pay and emoIuments to
Commodore r. \. c. Jones. which were withheld
in accordance with the sentence of the Naval
Court Martial, which passed upon his official con-
duct at san Francisco--a most meritorious act.
which, no doubt, will DO conturred in by the
House.
In the House, to. day, the Pacific Railroad bin
was under discussion, and probably will be for
two or three DAYS moro, when il will be defeated
or postponed. 1t is getting To he quite a measure
of the Administration, however, and of several
aspirants for the Presidency. At all events. it
has to day prevented the House from taking "a,
the private calender aud considering many i'm
portant caims.
4 great many politicians here from the West
and South West are anxious that the Hon, Judge
George w. Summers, of Virginia should be ia.
ken up and nominated for President by the AMER
IuAN PARTY. This move woald be heartily re-
ioiced at by the Wing party of the whole Union.
Judge Summers is great, good and true STATES
man, of the pure American stamp. aud if elected
President would fill his high office with credit
to himself. and honor, and glory to his country.
TRIPLETr
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-01-24

IDHS mitchell AND THE CfNtISNA1IAN~.-
The Cincinnati papers contain the proceedings
# the Indignation meeting held on Monday cfe.-
ming IN That CITY. ia denouucs the city councils
for rendering public reception to l"hn Mitchell,
the Irish e1ile. The meeting also strongly cnn-
dsmncd many of the sentiments uttered by Nr.
Mitchell since hi- arrival in the United Static
Two or three Of the ooancilmen VIM voted II
the reception appeared at the meeting and -
pressed their regret saying they had voted with
aat reflection.
ON the same day, some hours previous to the
meeting, Mr., Mitchell arrived in Cincinnati. and
wa received by the Mayor, several of the tran-
calmen, and number Of citizens. In thu after
noon he wa. waited upon by number Of persons
when Dr, Var Ter in short speech, aid be
@as happy to welcome him, but must express
hi, di,gI-t Mt some of the principles he had all
yocatcG. DR.. Edwards also similarly expressed
himself Mr. Mitchell doubtless tired at the cat
eehising he was undergoing, promptly replied:
There i one trait of American character
which admige-thcir liberty; and willie ! re-
main in this country shall! take the liberty Of
doing what please"
The effect Of tin, trite and Just rcbukc it l.
said. was electric. 1t was received with hurst
If laughter by tho lockers on, and had the of-
fecr OF putting Hn etfrctual stopper upon the
-perchit ing. DR.. Shumard, of Arkansas, intend
Cd to make Mr.. Mitchell II speech, which would
have been al right an the Alabama plantation
and negru" question, but the explosion of this
sudden b,mb-hcli thrown into the camp made the
Who'll party "yaHo~r the ranch IN double quick
time leaving ", Mitchell alone. IN the evening
lie pant 'oS / complimentary banquet at the
Burnct llop-c,
Dining the progress Of the banquet, several
bricks were thrown into the room, through titr
Windows, Fortunately, however 10 one was in
..rcd. lie police seized t@o Of The gang "a
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-01-24

\ SINGULAR lNCIpENT.-Fhcf following, saes a
Pittsburg correspondent, may he relied upon ~
Lady of this city maarn- IA husband, lost on the
i'll fated Arctic. Sometime before the new, arrl-
we'd of the disaster and about the time She c4ppC-
ted the return, tindeed she received notice that
he would probay arrive the very day the cir
cumstaucc occurred which am about to relate, }
while she sitting in her room, friend called,
and found her in state of agitation, Upon IN
quring the cause she stated hat Just n moment
before while she was sitting thinking of her huS-
band, perfectly conscious of all around her, the
door opened and he appeared before her with coat
and hat eft, bending over slightly toward the
floor as he walked toward her, while the water
streamcd down his shoulders and arms Just a
she was about to question him. he left the room,
and moment after the person alluded to above
came in. The visitor rallied her upon her fears,
and succeeded in partially quoting her mind. The
incident related to the writer dav or two at
forwards, bnt had been partially forgotten. until
the dreadful tdngs brought it fearfully vivid to
my mind. Alas for that poor widowl"- knick-
erbocker Magazine for December.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-01-24

STRANGE DEATHs.- On Sunday night last one
Of those singular and uuaccountable casualties,
ifthey may be so termed, which defy all the skill
aud wisdom of physicians to explain, occurred
ON The farm ef Mr. Wilson l.. Whitehurst, in
Princess Ammo county. A hale, hearty negro boy
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-01-24

In reckoning up the elements of which Know
Nothngsm is composed. and the inducements
which lead men to seek admittance into its ranks,
Mr.. WISE concluded that hungering for the
spols, from which they had been so long exclu-
ded. was a ruling consideration with the wings.
There is an old adage about glass houses, and
throwing stones. Mr.. WISE should have
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-01-24

BANK BUSINESS The Christiansburg Herald
Of last week stated that the Bank at that place
had discounted within the two weeks preceding
S:}S 900
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-01-24

AcerTTEp. Michael Ryan was tried on Tues
day last at the special term of the Circuit Court
in Fincastle, before Judge Hopkins. upon a
charge of rape on tue person Of Mrs Flaher,y
at Paitonsburl, in July last, The prisoner was
acquitted.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-01-24

SUNDAY AMUsEMENTs.-Th The following appears
in a Caldveras California; country paper:-
"A grand bull fight and fight between bear
and jackas,, will take place on Sunday next.
December 10. at Mnkeumne Hill. The propri-
ctors regret that the exhibition last Sunday was
not satisfactory to the public; bat they pledge
themselves that ON the coming occasion they Will
give entire satisfaction. The performance will
commence with fight between two bulls, next.
n woman will be introduced, who will fight with
and kill one of the widest bulls that can be OBJ
tanned from the Po>ada Ranch. The whole to
conclude with fight between bear and a inck-
ass. Doors open at II, and performance to com
nencc at ; O'Clock +. NJ Tickets 81 81"
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-01-24

f1einher'7l il. and kept back II, suesr 81 peerlr
might have retariel Il a, even .aeh Wigs o.. Ia
spoke If descrsed the credit f las.ag re
sirained theif unpaiionee al h,.i .sF s,ne dozen
years nr mnre Lauger than lie.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-01-24

ANSWER TO \ CoRRESPONDENT.-A lady asks
us whether we think AN action for breach of pro
mise of marriage can b. sustained against the
writer Of the following verse:
"An2ci. beneath whose folded wing
Ny s'ul would rest,
he ui3J". for ln, I've bought the RIM
And an TIE rcst
II hnr house and Of fe,eras
""''h every u"e he tue, his state o hotter has
We doubt the success OF an action for breach
OF promise of marriage; hut more claring ea,o
of 'hroach If promise Of poetry" never csme1n.
der our ohseryaton.-Jn Mon