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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-08-18

CoNTRIyANCE TO GET LIQUoR.-A gen.
tleman returned from Maine, speaks as
follows OF the continuance resOred TO for
the purpose Of eyading the Maine Law:
In Portland, the seized liquors are stored
in the old lock up connected with the po-
lice office. visited this place as a mattel
Of curiosity. 1t was amusing 10 see the
plans adopted to smuggle liquors INTO the
State. | saw three milk cans which were
packed in trunk, full Of the coveted bev-
erage. forty gallon barrel was packed
in a hogshead of sugar. After II was sc!z-
ed the owner made urgent request that the
sugar should be restored to him, which
was refused. ten gallon keg was pack
ed in barrel of Indian meal; another in
barrel of corn; another in barrel Of saw
dust. | saw eight ten-gallon kegs packed
in four large boxes like merchandise; sew
eraI large, well made trunks were seized,
containing Jugs and lemJohns full Of the
.crtter.' | saw a lortygaIlon barrel which
was found buried in Portland, TO be drawn
from as occasions should be required.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-08-18

wears OF age.auu was married lew NOH.Hs
ago.-Frederick (Hd) Eraminer.
A FouRroLD MuRDER.-rhe foreign
CORES pondent of the New York "Abend-
Zeitung' relates the following :
On the 3rd inst, in Berlin, the trial
was concluded of Albert Biermann, accu-
sed o. numbering his four children. The
circumstances were as follows : Bier
mann quarrelIed with his parents ana to
grieve the latter determined TO murder his
children, who were greatly beloved by
their grand parents. On the IN OF NO
vember last he took large wash-baSket,
and accompanied by his children, repair
ed to the CITY ditch. Here he tied the
children together, put them into the baS-
ket, and dropped the whole into the ditch
where they persisted. He was, on trial.
found guilty and condemned to death.
The prisoner received his sentence wiki
the utmost caImness.
HoHowoy's Ointment and Pills, aston
ishing Remedies for Scrofula.-Mr. Hen
nv Judd, of Detroit, Michigan, was IN
most alarming state of health, he had been
a great sufferer from scrofula for number
of years, and finally all parts of his body
broke out into sores, rendering him an OBJ
icct of horror to every one, he tried some
Of the most reputed remedies known, but
they did not tonch his complaint, and IN
the greatest alarm he consulted a friend as
to what course he ought to adopt, when
IIolIoway's Ointment and Pills, were re-
which he commenced using,
and by preserving with these remedies for
a short time, he was perfectly cured, after
eyerv other remedy had failed
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-04-19
Cash Music and Piano Store of H oraco " aters!

NIO. s33 Broadway, New ork.-Opposiiicn 1V to the Combination !-Musc at greatly reduced Rates Notwithstanding the combiua- ton of Mus!c-Dealers to keep up the prices of non-copyright music against the interests of native composers, and their refusal to extend to Mir. Waters the courtesics of the trade, he is making immense sales-having abundant evi. dence that he has pubic countenance and sup port in his opposition to the Great Monopoly and Tn his efforts 10 aid native Talent and adept the nati Jnai currency. His stock of American and European Music is immense, and the catalogue of his own publications is one of the largest and best selected in the United States. He has also made great Reduction in the prices of Pianos, Melodeons and Musical Instruments of all kinds. Superior toned l-2 O:tave Pianos for SIS, s200 and Ss25, inleri r of as good quality and instruments as strong aud as durable as those which cost $500. Pianos of every varie,v of style and price, up to 5000, comprising those ot ten different manufactures among them the celebrated modern improved Horace Waters Pianos, and ihe first premium Hsolian Pianos of T Gilbert x Cos make towners of the -Eoiean patent) Second. hand Pianos at great bargains, Prices from Si0 to $50. Melodeons from five different manufactures, including the we'll known s D & II w Smiths Melodcons, ftuned the equal temper ament) the hest make in the United States. Prices 45, 60. 75. loo, ll5, l25, l35, $l50; Smith double hank Melodeons S2oO Each Pians and MeIodeon guaranteed; the best terms to the trade, Schools, &c. I2 l-2 per cent discount 10 clergymen and churches. All orders promptly attended 10. Music sent to all parts of the country postpaid at the reduced rates; General and Select catalogues and Schedules of prices of musical instruments forwarded to any address free of chorge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-04-19
4. Court of probate ho,aen q. sa,issury pi,a;n

At Court of Probate holden at Salisbury tciihin
 aud for fhe District q Salisbury, ON ths lOM
 day cf Apr'i, 4 ? 1855.
 Present, Jons c. MITcuRLr, Judge. nN motion of Ex.Ly LAsHeR. Adminis,rn,rix " on the Estate of SAMUEL LASlIER, late of Salisbury in said district deceased:
 This court dot!, decree :har six months from this date be allowed and Emitcd the creditors of said estate to exhbi their claims against the same to said Execatrix; and directs that public notice be given of this order hy ndver- using m newspaper published in Li,chiirld and by posting Il copy iaercsf on public sign post in he town of Salisbury nearest the place where tho deceased last dwe.t.
 Certified from Record.
 5l JOHN c. MITCHELL, Judge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-04-19
Ala Court of Probate ho,dea at Lachfeld pi,hia end for ihs District of Litchfsid, on ihs l3.h dau oF Apy,f 4 D 1SiS

Al q Court of Probate ho,dea at Litclfeld, pi,hia
 and for fhs District of Litchfeia, on ihs l3.h
 day of April, A D 1855.
 Present, CHARLES ADAMS. Esq, Judge. HPoN the petition of bgei SroNg oi New ~ Haven. showing 10 this ,u.t that i,e IS guardian nf Henry Hinmaa of Lchiield, within said district, minor; that said minor IS the owner ct real estate situated in said district viz 1: aa undivided share in ihe dweling-house and lo. belonging ta the esta.c Of Augustus F. ninman, luts of Litchhe!d, deceased. situate in Meadow Street in tho village of bitchficld-That said real esteie is anproduc,iye. and that the nvais are needed for 'he supper, oI said minor, and that Il will he for his interest 10 have the same sold and the avalls appropriated for the education of said minor UT invested for his benef,-praying for liberty 10 sell said properly for tho purposes aforesaid, as per petition on ti!c.
 l: is ordered by this court, that said Guardian give notice Of said application, by causing the ST nc to be published in one of the newspapers printed in .itchfield, n the county of Litch,ield three weeks succsssively, at least six weeks bc- fore the hearing; and that said petition will he heafd at the Probate Office in said district on the 2ist day of 1ane mex, al 10 clock forenoon Certified from Record.
 5i CHARLES ADAMS, Judge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-04-19
N O 1T ICE ATTHE HGRANITE STORE"

NNHE subscribers take pleasure in in-
 II forming the public that they have taken lhe Granite Store, lately occupied by George D Wadhams. where they intend keeping con. s,an,ly on hand a very large and we'll selected stock of Goods Of every description.
 Having just returned from New York, they are now opening a new and splendid assort. ,nent or SPRING GOODS, and feel prepared 10 offer greofer Inducements t, thu public than they have been accustomed 10 notice. One of firm having resided in New York for the past eighteen years, and being thoroughly arqnaintA ed with the ma rket. they are confident iha, their facilities for purchasing Goods cannet be sur passed. Having one large room whchis to he devoted expressly to CARPETS and PAPER HANGINGS, they are prcparr, to offer in that dcpar,men, extraordinary inducements.
 They will be receiving weekly new additions to ,he,r stock, and shall endca, or to make il an object for ALL 10 call and see them.
 o-y- Produce of all kinds taken in exchange for tioods. WORDING & LEWIS.
 Wulco,tvl!e, April 9th, 1855.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-04-19
THE LIFE OF HON. w. He SEWA R ID,

Ilis Speeches, Oratioas and Writlngs. MN Oae Vlume, with Portrai,.-Just pub \ lished.-Pncs Oae Dollar.
 Mr. Stewards biography IS exce!led by that of m living contemporary m interest and importance His principles and sentiments are clearly and elaqa-ntly stated n the extracts embodied in this volume. Several of his best speeches arc given entire.
 Unircrsai Educafion, Freedom and Internal
 IDipr0eemenis, are the prominent topics of this book, as they are of the present afc. In their discussion, every true fricnd of Republican Institutions is now usore than evcf iatefesred. To all classes oi people, old and young, therefore, this book Is presented as MANUAL OF POLITICAL PHILosoPHy. Since the views and principles cmbodyina Freedom and Improvement in this country have come to bc generally known as SEWARDlSM. every intelligent person on either side requires to be fully posted up in the matter:
 ]. s. REDFiELD,
 llo & ii2 Nassau Street.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-04-19
A Little Store We'll Eined.' New Spring Goods!
AT THE OLD STAND.

AT THE OLD STAND, Near c. s Church's Hoiel, Wolcon rille. 4 c. BRADFORD would respectfully E1e inform the gooI people of this part of Litchfield County, that among aH the changes oi the mercantile community in these parts he yet remains at the same old store, and although he cannot boast of Granite and other fine exte- ror appearances, yet, if modesiy would permit he would speak of the splendid stock of Goods which is to be found inside of his establishment.
 The unprecedented low prices of Goods in the markets of New York and Boston has induced the subscriber to visit those places, from which he has just returned with large stock of the cheapest Goods ever offered to discerning pub lie. The subscriber is placed ia situation to sell these Goods at lower prices than Ihe same quality of Goods were ever sold before. fcheap Goods and afeniion 10 business are inducements for you to call shall await with pleasure the opportunity to dispense grrafer bargains than you have been in the habit of getting for the money.
 Butter, Eggs and Cheese wanted in any quan- tfv.
 Wolcouyille, April lS, 1855.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-04-19
HARD TIM n s !

WEES, so it is, but we are bound to do all that II we can 10 relieve the poor-and the way we propose to do 1t IS by putting our Goods at such rates that they can be bought by all
 From this date till the first of April we will sell our Dry Goods st their original cost in Nsw York, whilst Groceries, Flour, &c &c. will be sold ut as low figures can possibly be afforded. Come one-conc all! and try us.
 We would also say to our patrons that we want .o settle with ecery one by the lst of April every year. and more particularly this year on acrouni of these Hard Times. Believing thst "Short accounts make long friends" we wish all would call al our office as soon as possible, where you will find person ready to settle with you and glad to receive the money.
 s: D. NO3TIIWAY & co.
 South Norfolk, Ct. March %, 1855.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-04-19
IT EW oo SI

THE sabscr5her having recentty received an ad- dilion ID his Stock of Dry Gaods and Groceries, IS prepared tn osfer the best assortment of Dress Goods add Tfimmings of any in town. adapted to The season. ani ai prices satisfactorily lew-- ihe public are invited 10 examine them.
 40 pieces French and American plain and hg- nred. fancy and mourning Muslin Del Laines and DeBii.es-cheap. Black and co.ored AIpaccas and p,,,lIns black and c1lorei plain, striped and plaid DaEss SILKS
 lo0 pieces fancy and mosrning Cai;coes and heavy Gin:iiams; Brocha, Thibet and cashmere SHAwLs Robroy wool long Shawls; Caspets, Fiannels and Sheetinss-5leached and brown, ready-Inade Clothing-Overcoats, Goats. Vests, Pants. Shirts, under Shirts and Drawers; Cloths, Cassimares, Sa.inerts and Tweeds Linens. Diapers. Hosiery, Gloves. &c; white Muslins of all descriptions. sia and veise Dress Trimmings in any quantity.
 Also-Groceries. Crocke.y, Geese Feathers, &c. Produce Daated ia payment.
 ar Shirts given out 10 be made up, in any quantity desired.
 s. x. BRONSON. Li,chield, March F, 1855.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-04-19
The TeE1S Americans Series. NEW ScIif BOOKS
 FiRMEa, co.

No. 4 4Courticnd[ fN<68, N&X Ycrh.
 \ Physiology, by pr. HooKEf Professor O. Maseria Hedica in Yale csIleees
 Broc.<leshyss Mctcoroeogy, an excellent work. treating of WfBdsf Rain, Dew, Hail, Thunder Storms, Shooting Stars, Gc.
 BrocsSicsEy's MiereseoEic Views of great variety of beautiful objects not visible to the eye.
 Brcckies''y's Astronomy, detailing im a popular manner all the facts which have been asceriained respecting the scenery of the heavens BrScklesby is in Trinity College at Hartford.
 Natural Philosophy: CHEMrsrrr, BOTANY, GEoLoGr. PnYsIoLoGY, MINERALosY & NATURAL. HIsToRYsAby J. L. Comsteck, M. D. These works are written up 10 the present time. The Philosophy IS now used m Scotland, England and Prussia, and beyond all others in this country.
 Hon. J. Olney's Geographical Series: 4 Qaarfo Geogrep School Geography and A,las and Outline Mdps for Beginners This series is the mos; complete yet issued. Its immense popularity is well sustained by recent improve ments Tn the large and elegant Atlas, including Ancient Geography, Physical tieogrsE thy, Sta Notwithstanding the boast of some late authors it is believed that Mir. O.ney has been the pioneer in nearly all real improvements in the mode of teaching Geography. His descriptions are clear and 90 illustrated that pupils sec the world, and by exercises on tue Maps. in which everything is classified, the pupil becomes pros fcient. The plan of his works IS almost unver- sally approved by teachers.
 These books are well made and sold at very low rates.
 FARMER, BRACE & CO, Publishers.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-04-19
CAU 70 N.

4 LL persons wishing for supply of spring "A and snmmer GJods, beware how you make your purchases before ysu call at the great Va- riety Sore ifI Eiiswo.fa. and learn fhe prices where everything almost Is 10 be found. which ars now selling of at rapid rate, arfd it looks like someiil:ns new 10 ses Goods go of by the load, III cona,rY place like this, yet my stock IS large, s. that few loads are nsf nassed by fhc crowd, but the time will come when they will all be sold. either by private sale CT at auc- ion. As the subscriber has some business which requires his attention elsewhere for while, con seqnentiy the Goods will be sold cheap in eFder 10 close up the concern, So now is the lime to make your choice. All we need is chance to show the Goods and the prices and they are sold.
 All old accounts must be settled before the i5tI, of May next. c. F. PECK.
 Ellsworth, April 17lh, 1855.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-04-19

Al q Court of Probate holden at Litchfeld wiflin and for the District of Lifchfeid on fhe Sd day ef April A p 1855.
 Present, CHARLES ADAMS, Esq, Judge. RILEY, late of Litchfield. in said district, eec'd, represented said estate 10 be insolvent whersupon.,it il is ordered, that Commissioners be appointed thereon at the Probate Office in Litchiield on the 23i day of April. instant, at 10 o'clock, forenoon and said Executor was directed 10 give notice to all persons interested in the estaie of sad deceased, 10 appear, Tiff they see causel beore. said Court of Probate nt said time and place, to be heard relative 10 said appointme nt, by posting said order of notice on the sign post in said town of Litehiield, nearest the place where said deceased las, dwelt, and by advertising the same in a newspaper publish. cd in Litchfe!d. Certified from Record.
 CHARLES ADAMS, Judge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-04-19

Ala Court of Probate holden nt Torrington, ,eitin
 and for the District cf qorring ton, on tkc 6lh
 day cf April, 4. D. 1855.
 Present, HENRY $. BARBOUR, Esq Judge. A motion of Russell C. Aherne,hv, Admin " istraioi on the estate of SYBlL FOWLER late of 1ouing,on within said dls,ric,, dece asrd:
 This Court doth decree that six months from this date be allowed unlimited for the creditors ot said estate 10 exhibi. their claims against the same to said Administrator; and directs that public notice be given of this order by adser- using ;n weekly newspaper published in Litch- hcla cauniy and by posting copy thereof on the public sign-post in said town of Torrinpton nearest the place where the deceased last dwe!t Certified from Records
 50 HENRY s. BARBOUR, Judge,
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-04-19
How the Warm WcasAcr and A Tight Money Market
 Dripes the Boston Traders 10 Sacrifice their Goods!

Be s;ire and get A ~ 1 vl -
 Al tfae folaorias losc Prices, ris. I1toa.-GooD PANTS. of various fabrics. sa a1-a.-CAsslaEgR. DcEsKIa and BsoADcIorp PANTS, at this low price, fur \ lew days, lo reduce stock.
 Ss 3-s.-cusroa MApg DoEsKSN Paxrs- Canvas Bst;enis, and made of as go.ad materials as the pants fnr which ynn usually Fay $ closing sale of Winter Ciotaing.
 s3 to 5.-FAscY CAss., DoEskix and CLOTH PANTS, of very desirable patteras, being at least So per cent less than the same are usually sold. Ss.-A NICE AFFAIR FOR 4 AGExrLEMaS.-Over Garments. custom made-usaaliy sold for much more.
 Si0 to I2.-A FINE CUsToM MADE OvrRcoar or SACK, made from Drab, Blue and Black Pho, Cloth, BrDadcloth and Beaver cloths. for this low price. Will guaranty that the same garments are sold al from SIS to SEQ.
 S3 I-s.-FoR AN OFFlcA OR BUSINESS CoAr, to c!Ose ou. the stock.
 ss to ls.-DREss AND FRocK Coars, from Superfne Broadcloth and Doeskins, made up in good style and in a faithful manner. All will be sold at these Cow prices. so ciose out stock. sl to l-a.-VEsrs of the latest fashion, for these low prices,
 to I-2.-FoR A NICE FANCY SATIN Vssr. Also Black or Fancy Silk do. made up in the latest styles. GENrLsMEN's DRESSING GowNs, very lowest prices.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-04-19
.VcsC .IEslIimc,.y Goods.

MISS BRADLEY respectfully informs her MI tricncs and patrons that Miss l.. EueLr has engaged with her ,n her Millinery depart ment, where they will carry on the business II, all it's branches. They have made arrange mcn,s te keep every new and desirable art,ele in the Millinery line.
 Also, an assortment of Lace Goods and Elm hro'dcr'es, Stamped Collars. Crocha and French Working Cotton, parasols, Gloves. She'll and India Rubber Comhs and Toys, Willow Baskets -Man'iilas, Collars, Wells and Hats for mourning Ac. Those fav0rinr ns with their patronage may rely upon having their work well done, as they are determined by strict attention 10 their bus!- ness, not to he excelied.
 Litchfeld, April ioth. 1855. 50
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-04-19

Al "a Court of Prabafe holden at Lifchfeld ,uiihin
 and .for the District of Litehfeld, on the l6th
 day of April, 4 D 1855
 Present, CHARLES ADAMS, Esq, Ju,g nN motion of A. $. LEWIS. Administrator on V the estate of ELISHA HARVESTED, late o Llchfield within sa,d district, dcceaseds
 This court doth decree that SIX E..n,hs he allowed and limited Tor tire creditors of said estate to exi'ibt their claims gainst the same 10 Inc eadnnnistraior-and directs that public notice be given ot this order by advertising in news paper published in i.tcl,lieij and byposting copy thereof on the public sign.pos, in seid town ot Litchield nearest ihe place where the de- ceased last dwell. Certified from Recnrds 5l CHARLES ADAMS, Judge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-04-19
IMPOSR'VHONy

TyROM the great superiority of Scg.ch Pebble " Spectactes over Glass, peddlers are taking advantage o the fact to palm off giuss fer the pet5les al seemingly greatly reduced prices.- Persons wishing 10 procure ihe p bies had better beware nf pcJjicrs whr sell them chcap. as there is but one tfice for them, and il $ s.. difficult for inexperienced 10 1e eel the fraud
 A. s. BALDWIN has purchased the ezclasirc right of selling "J. Ackicy' celebrated Scotch Pebbles in L:trhiicld, aud keeps constantly on hand full assor;mea, which he promises 10 sell q: the manufacturers retail prices.
 Some of the reasons wherein the pebbles are better than glass: They always preserve the temperature of stone, and are conseqtentIy cool and refreshing to the eye. Perfectly eoIorlcss- which is not ti,c Sc with glass; snd cannot easily be broken or scratched. They preserve the eyesigl,t. and can be wofn years without the necessity of fchange-s,aking ii a matter of great economy as we'll ao coi,vcncnce.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-04-19
District cf Canaan ss Probate Court, April 4a

District cf Canaan ss Probate Court, April 4ta,
 1855.
 Hp0N ,he application of EDWARD CaNr,rrp, V showing to this court that he is Guardian n to Harley Goodwin, Minor belonging to said District. and that said Minor is The owner of m undivided interest in the Real Estate devised to him by his father, tue Rev. Harley Goodwin, late of Canaan, deceased-whch said Real Estate Is situated in said Canaan, and for a particular description of the same reference may be had to the Inventory of the Estate and to the last will and testament of the deceased, on record in the prubate.ofiice of Canaan, and valued al about three hindred dollars, md show. ing just and reasonable cause for selling said real estate; praying for an order. and that he or some other meet person be empowered 10 sell tho same. as per application on file, dated the 4th day of Apri', 1855, more fully appears.
 ORpgRED-That the io-esoing application be heard at the Probate Office in Canaan. on ,hs. 18th day of June, 1855. at 7 Q o'ciock afterpoon~ and that notice thereof be published m . s,me public newspaper near the place where such real estate lies, three weeks successiye.y, a, lsas: six weeks before said fine ass,snad.
 50 MILES T. GRANGER, Jujrc.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-04-19
Q A K HI A L L,
 34 North Street, Boston.
Harrison's Columbian Perfnmery.

lIarriS0n'S Columbian Perfamery. Taking the Standard ef au others in the Country.
 FRESH IMPORTATION FROM PHILADELpnIA. N AM happy to announce to the public ,ha,I Il shall now be able 10 supply them with an article Of Perfumery. so long needed in Litchiieid county. IL is from Harrisons Columbian Es,ab. !ishment, Philadelphia. and only needs a lfial 10 become popular aud give perfect satisfaction. Some of the. Extracts for the handkerchief; Jockey Club. New. Mown Hay,s Pachouly, Geranium,
 Pink, Tea.Rosc,
 Verbena, Rose, Swee, Brian Spring Flowers, Ciematis, Huneysuckle, Caroline Baquet, Ci,ronclla Rose. For the Toilet: Single and Double Cologne, Tnilet Water, &c.
 :. For the skins Lemon Rouge. Lip Balm and Magnolia Tablet.
 For For the Hair; phni,o,come, nl, Hair Dye, Shampoo
 Shaving Creams; Almond, Ambrosial, Rose.
 For the Teeth: Dental Sonp. Tooth Cordial, Aromatic Cachou, Preston Sn!,s.
 I1 Found q, A. s. BALDWIN'S, who has purchased the right of sale in L,chfed.
 A new supply of Pebbles
 A NEW supply of Pebbles. have lately A received new lot of the genuine Scotch Pebble Spectacies--Scoich Pebble not gluss, as have seen advertised in some papcrs-but rral s,one, manufactured from Ro K .C,ysal. The advantages ,sec adv. in another dolumn.l Per. sons wishing to make selection from one of the greatest Of modern improvements, will do well 10 call early while my assortment remains full. A. S. BALDWIN. INHERENT styles plated Forks, nt D A. s. BALDWlN'S. BUTTER KNIVES. Cream Spoons Sugar kD ShDvels. sc. at A. s. BALDWlN'S. EHlNE ELY wrought opcn-work Castor. nt N A. $. BALDWIN,S.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-04-19
Dayton's MelOdeons.
 s5,OO0 Worth on Hand!

A good Time 10 PurChasc. rEyflE largest and best assortment of the Iafest 1 improved Melodeons they ever of5ered to the puhlic consisting of every description both in melodeon and piano style.
 These instruments have been greatly improved in their external and internal appearance. eons and qnickness of sound, Sc, during few years past. Also. an improvement has been made on the stops of the large double reed Instruments; they are now so arranged that the sound is per fec,ly under inc control If the performef and capable O! being made very loud and heavy or soit. This instrument is designed orshe church bu: is su,table for the parlor.
 Or All orders from those wishing to 2rccuso an instrument promptlv executed.
 Wnlcottville. Feb. l2:h, 1855. Ss