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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-10-27

An Irish tailor making gentleman's
clothes too small, was ordered TO take
them home and let them out. Some days
after, the gentleman meeting his tailor in
CURED how he was progressing with his
garments "Be the grey goose o Mo-
SEES, yer Honor, an wasn't l lucky !!
Coming home, who do you think should
meet but Paddy McShane, the Irish Pi-
per. Well yer Honor's clothes fitted him
as tight as the cork in ould Noah's whls-
key bottle an Jasus jist let them out to
him at shilling week, sure"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-10-27
The Synod of Virginia, n. s.

Commenced lis session in the United
Presbyterian church, Richmond, OH We'd
nesday, the 9Th inst
Statistical reports from Presbyterles
were read. Winchester Presbytery re-
ported 10 ministers, 10 licenlales and 6
candidates. The Presbytery reported
their home missionary operations. Win
chester Presbytery showed disburse-
ment of $500 10 six feeble churches.
Shepherds,own was chosen as the
place, and The third Wednesday in Octo-
Der, lS56,as the time for the next Synod.
The 18th of November was recommend
ed to be observed as day of thanksgiv-
ing.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-10-27

From Teras-Mdian difficulties
New Orleans, Oct. 20.--The latest news
from Texas brings an account of another
battle between Capt. Callahan's Rangers
and the Mexicans and Indians. 1t was
reported that the captain had returned to
San Antonio for reinforcemenis, where a
meeting had been held and resolutions
passed to raise one thousand men for i'm
mediate service. 1t was reported that a
large number of the enemy had crossed
to the Texas side of the Rio Grande.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-10-27
.2Es @A1ISI5s
BALTIMORE MARKET.

Flour--Ysslerday there were sales oil
$50 bbls Howard ST. at SS.75--an advance
of I2 cis.. on previous sales of ssPer.
Good TO prime AT 81 .05as2.l2.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-10-27

Within the last few days, the Chinch
bug, and Hessian fly have made their ap-
pearance in SHENANDOAH in the early sown
wheat; but the effects Of their ravages, so
far, have scarcely been observed, owing
10 The thri(lness Of the grain.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-10-27

Rev. w. II. Enos, for twenty-one years
member of the Baltimore NJ. E. Con-
ference, died near Hagerstown on the 9th
inst, in the 55lh year of his age.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-10-27

IL From an exchange we learn tina,
i; is rumored in Washington, that The ehal-
lenge TO fight duel has been renewed be-
tween MeSsrs. FAuLKNRR and BoTELER,
and ,hai each party is threatening the 9th,
er with publication Of tie corresponds
an,.p
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-10-27

INDIVIDUAL VerSus
National MiSnaanag en1ent.-John Bull
has always prided himself upon his supe
riority. To use the words of Sam Slick
all Englishman thinks 'lhat when nature
formed him she broke the mould; there
nsver was, never can, and never will be
another like him."
No country has more reason to be
proud of business and enterprising mer-
chants than Great Britain; at the same
time no nation has greater need 10 lar emf
the utter incompetency of her officials,
and to deplore the want of energy
which seems TO pervade every class OF
the Queens servants. Officials without
offices; Offices without officials.
Let us now take the case of all individ-
ual who has earned for himself world
wide lame-we refer TO Professor llollo-
way. Having discovered an efficacious
remedy for nearly "eveIy i'll that flesh is
heir to- he has by his own exertions
gradually, but surely disseminated his re-
NEEDLES through every part of the known
world. Commencing with London as
his central point, he has by that of perse-
verance, tact, and energy (lhe sure signs
Of masler-mind,) made known his pills
and ointment to the very extremes Of the
compass. Whether you travel north, east,
west, or south, you cannot pick up a
newspaper that does not record the sue
cesses achieved by this wonderful and in
deratigable man. There is no instance
on record Of any public man having ever
approached TO such worldwide cclebrl-
ty as has Professor Holloway. We speak
not of his medicines at present, although
we have indubitable reasons for believing
that they have been proved by thousands
to be invaluable; but of the enterprise and
skill in the system of advertising pursued
by Professor Holloway, who has thus by
perfect knowledge of business, and all
enlarged view, succeeded where thousands
have failed, either from want Of judgment
or circumscribed means. Take again the
Professors extensive reading-rooms al
his establishment in London, why there
is not one in the world TO be compared to
it! With the utmost regularity and care,
every foreign paper that issues from the
press is carefully filed; and so complete
is the system Mat the visitor, from amongst
this mullitudinous mass of literature, can
be Immediately accommodated with any
foreign newspaper he may require, and
this, too, graiui,ously. These reading
rooms, are daily visited by statesmen, mer-
chants, and capitalists, who can thus &C.
quaint themselves on any matter they
NAV require. So much for individual
management.
Wha, contrast does this present to
the Flooding routine adopted by the Bri-
fish government What slur to the
country which produces such men of en-
terprise, that lis affairs Of state should be
slovenly performed. Our readers cannot
fail to perceive that the foregoing lines do
indeed reveal startling instance of SIN
dividual Management Uersus National
MIS- management. Phil. Reporter.
Migrating.
A LARGE number of The citizens of Har-
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-10-27

Two late trials for breach of marriage
promise in Kentucky, lately, resulted in
damages of $4,000 and S4,9l6 respective
ly. A pretty expensive pair Of breaches
that
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-10-27

WooD Those oil our patrons who
wish 10 pay their does in Wood will
please bring us some Immediately.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-10-27
Good Advice.

Be industrious and economical. Waste
neither time nor money in small and use
less pleasures and indulgences. If the
young can be induced TO save the moment
they enter upon the paths of life, the way
will ever become easier before them, and
they will notfail TO obtain competency,
and without denying themselves any OF
the real necessities and comforts OF life.
To industry and economy and seli-reII-
ance, do not take too much advice. The
business man must keep at the helm and
steer his own ship. In early life, every
one should be taught 10 think for himself.
A mans talents are never brought out TN
til he is thrown 10 some extent upon his
own resources. II, in any difficulty, he
has only 10 run to his principal. and then
implicitly obey the directions he may re-
ceive, he will never acquire that aptitude
of perception necessary 10 those who hold
important stations. A certain degree OF
feeling is essential 10 the de-
velopmenl Of the intellectual and moral
character.
Attend to the mnutia Of the business,
small things as well as great. See that
your place of business is open early, anu
every thing going on benmes.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-10-27
Valley Agricultural Fair.

The Valley Agricultural Fair, says the
Free Press, came off near Charlestown,
on Thursday and Friday last. The dis
pIay-was not as large as on former occa-
sions, but The Fair was, nevertheless, a
creditable affair. Much good stock was
exhibited, while pretty good array OF
the products of the soil was there.
An exceedingly interesting and eloquent
Address was delivered by ALEXANDER K.
BorELER, Esq, President of the Society,
in the absence Of B. JOHNSON BARBOUR,
Esq, who had been chosen for the occa-
sion but who did not get there. To those
who have heard Mr.. BoTELER, ii is un'
necessary for us to say word as TO his
powers as an oralor-and 10 those who
have never heard him, we can only say
they would be graljfied TO hear him. The
attention Of the large number present was
enchanted for more than an hour by his
eloquence, and the interest Of the subject.
The Valley Society having expired by
limitation, new Society was formed by
the name of the Jefferson County Agri-
cultural Society, THE proceedings of
which will be given in our next. A new
impulse has been infused, and next year
greater display will be made than OH any
previous occasion.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-10-27

SERIOUS RloT--FlCe Iuen hlUed.--
The Delaware Republican Of The 2lst
instant says:
On Thursday last, party of lrishmen,
who bad been at work on the Delaware
Railroad, below Middletown, were pro.
ceeding through Warwick, Cecil county,
Nd, TO inter a deceased comrade at the
Catholic Chapel, when they called at the
store of Mr.. Jump and procured supply
of liquor. On their return from the grave,
they again called for more liquor, which
Mr.. J. declined selling. The man made
use of some unbecoming language, when
Mr.. ]. ordered him 10 leave the store, and
and on his refusing to do so. Mr.. j. put
him out. In a short time the elected man
returned with two of his comrades, who
commenced using very abusive language,
when the clerk, Mr.. Hayes, threw a two
pound weight. which struck one Of them
on the forehead.
The party after this left the store, and
after proceeding some two or three hun
dred yards, the man laid down and died.
The party, about thirty in number then
rallied, attacked the store, demollshlng the
windows, and destroying the goods. Mr..
Jump sent TO some Of his neighbors for
assistance, and number of villagers, arm
ed with clubs, axehandles, bars of iron and
stones, soon assembled, and attacked the
Irish with such impeluosity as TO speedily
drive them from the premises. In The
melee many were wounded, and four of
hem so badly tina! they died that night
Or the succeeding day, making in all five
deaths. None of the villagers were serl-
ously injured
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-10-27

HIGH PRICE OF Provisions IN EUROPE.
The Berlin National Zeilung, SePtem-
Der 22d, says:
"Not only grain, meat, oil and spirits
have recently risen in price, but there Is
almost no description of goods which IS
not dearer. We have not known for years
a period in which the advance in prices
has been so universal as at present. In
ports, raw material and domestic fabrics
are all dear. Many different causes may
be alleged as the origin of this DEAFNESS !;
one being the increase OF the circulating
medium. Since lS4S the gain liz gold
and silver has been enormous, and great
proportion of gold and silver has flown
from the lands where they are Produced
to Europe. TO this increase OF the me-
taIlic mediums Of exchange, we may add
that of the omission of paper money, and
il is natural enough that all accumulation
Of the means of purchase should result in
an extension of demands and Of prices.
This general increase in The circulating
medium and It's concentration in Europe,
is especially owing 10 the cause that North
America, by over speculation in the i'm
porting business, has driven the precious
metals from her own markets 10 those OF
England and the European continent
Only Of late has trade revived in America
to such an extent as to attract gold and sill
yer again to it. To fully effect this, North
America must increase her exports 10 Eu-
rope, and this suPposes great increase
in our prices here. Fortunately the in
crease of American exports which is TO
balance The state Of the money market on
the other side OF the ocean, will be made
principally Tor breadsiuils and provisions,
so that an equilibrium in prices will be frs!
manifested in these
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-10-27
Look Here.

Judge Longstreet, whose views OIL any
subject are sensible. practical and worth
preserving, thus sets forth The value oil a
newspaper
..Smal is the sum that is required 20
patronize newspaper, and most amply
remunera,ed is the patron. | care not
how humble and unprelending the gazette
he takes, ii is next 10 impossible TO fill a
sheet ffty-two times year without pu:-
ting in il something that's worth the SUBJ
scription price. Every parent whose son
is off from home, should supply him with
a paper. | well remember what differ
ence there was between those who had,
and those who had not, access 10 newspa~
pers. Other things being equal, the first
were always decidedly superior to the
last in debale and composition at least
The reason is plain: they had command
Of more facts. Youths will peruse news
paper with delight when they will read
nothing else.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-02-17
EVENING SESSION.

EVENING SESSION
On motion of Mr.. Bryson the bill to Incorporate
the Tuckesegee and Keowee turnpike road company
was read the second time After some debate, the
bill was read the third time and passed.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-02-17

bill more efectually compel the Banks to COM
ply with their charters read the first time, and
the rules being suspended was read the second and
third times and passed
A message received from the Senate with an
amendment to the bill Incorporating the Bank of
Clarendon at Fayetteville, asking the concurrence OF
the House in the amendment.
This gave rise to long debate, in which the gen.
eral principles of Banking very fully discussed
The Speaker (by permission of the l1onse) made
able exposition only Of the amended clause I'M
der debate, but of the dangers to be incurred by
granting the numerous charters asked for. He dep
recated in strong Language the policy of chartering
small Banks, and expressed his conviction that two
large Banks under proper management were to he
preferred to the present system, which he feared
would in the end prove destructive of the best in
terests of the State. The Speaker concluded his
very able remarks (Which were listened to with the
most marked attention) by stating in his opinion
legal restrictions useless the best safeguard
of the public interests lay in the ability and fidelity
of the Bank officers.
An amendment by Mr.. Sngeltary being rejected
the House refused to recede from its amendment
yeas 81, nays 80.
Mr. Shepherd moved to take up the bill to ncor-
porate the Bank of Salisbury. A motion to lay on
the table was reject d-yeas 90, nays 40.
Mr. Sngeltary moved that the bill to incorporate
the Bank of Union be taken up soon as that of
Salisbury was disposed of, which adopted
Mr. Jenkins moved that all the bank bills on the
table be postponed until the fourth of March-yeas
%, nays A.
Pending the calling of the roll OH Mr. Shepherds
motion the Speaker announced the hour for recess,
and the House until O'Clock.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-02-17
Iruialatlrr If Nurtb Crlruliuu.
SENATE.
TUESDAY, Feb. IS,

TUESDAY, Feb. IS, 1865.
Mr.. Eaton from the Judiciary committee, to whom
vas referred the engrossed bill to remodel the
County Courts OF Cumberland and New Hanover,
reported the same to the Senate and recommended
is rejection. -
Mr. Wilder, from the committee public build
mystic whom referred the question OF repairing
tne statute of Washington and the grading OF the
earth around the Capitol reported and asked to be
discharged from the same. Discharged
Mr.. Collins with leave, introduced bull to con-
firm the election of certain officers for the Town OF
Lousbu,g g. Read three times and ordered 10 DC
engrosSed. ,,.,
On motion of Mr. Hoke, the engrossed bill sup
l,i.lnental TO passed at the present session
.Ititvd an act TO incorporate the Wilmington anu
,Ilariotte Railroad Company, was read the third
u nc and ordered to be enrolled.
a message from the Commons informing that
,n have passed cngrossed bill to incorporate the
E.nh OF Wilmington, with amendments, i'll which
,,,,v ASK the concur. of the Senate Amend
lncltS concutrrd IN. "
Fac following engrossed bills were read third
ie ami ordered to be enrolled. The bill to increase
the uay of witnesses in the County of Onslow-a
bill 10 revive and continue in force the act appoint
ing commissioners for the town Of Haywood-the
on to emancipaIe Betty, a slave-and a bill to AID
- complete road from Vannoy ssAlll to the ' a.
une.
Inc engrossed bill to incorporate Camden and
,osouotank New Cut Cannai Company was read the
second time and rejected
The Senate took recess.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-02-17
EVENING SESSION.

Net at the usual hour
Mr.. Outlaw moved call of the House. No quorum.
Mr.. Outlaw moved that further call be dispensed
with Not agreed.
Mr.. Waugh moved that the absentees be sent for
The motion prevailed-ayes 81, nays 30
A misunderstanding arose. Mr. Outlaw contend
ed that his motion was to dispense with the call.
The vote was again taken and the call dispens-
ed with.
The unfinished business Mr. Caldwell's amend
ment to the bill re-chartering the Bank of the State
was taken up, and rejected-ayes Is, nays 70.
Mr.. Baxter moved to increase the tax from thirty
to fifty cents per share division of the question
was called on striking out. Refused-ayes Is,
nays TO-
Mr.. Baxter moved to strike out fifty cents from
the 18th section and insert dollar.
Mr.. Winston moved provso to the amendment
that the tax shall not be 81 eater than that imposed
other banks il this State. Adopted-ayes IS,
nays 9.
The amendment, as amended was adopted
Other unimportant amendments offered and
adopted.
Mr.. Baxter moved to amend by requiring of the
Bank b0nus of one share in every twenty for the
privileges granted in the charter for the benefit of
the State. The ayes and nays called, and the
amendment rejected ayes 21, nays 81.
A motion made to establish a branch at Sal
isbury. Lost.
On motion of Mr.. Mebane, the stockholders were
required to accept the charter within six months
after the rise of the General Assembly.
The bill was further amended and the bill passed
its second reading-ayes S5, nays Z.
The rules were suspended and the bill read the
third time and passed.
Mr.. T. H. Williams moved to make the bill to re-
charter the Bank of Cape Fear the special order a
ter the adoption of the resolution, and SO continue
until dispersed of.
Mr.. Jordan resolved to amend by inserting the
Plymouth Bank instead. Lost
Mr.. S. A. Williams moved to lay on the table,
Lost.
The resolution was adopted, and the House rose
to recess.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-02-17

of Allegheny; bill concerning Arsenal in the
town of Newborn.
Mr. D. F. Caldwell obtained leave to withdraw the
bill for Incorporating the Peoples Bank of North
Carolina. N@
bill supplemental to the bill Incorporating the
Yadkin Navigation Company was read the second
and third times and passed.
a bill concerning labor on the public Roads was
read the third time and passed.
A number of bills and resolutions were read the
second and third times'and passed. They were of
little public interest that shall appear in list OF
Captions in the next issue.
At late hour the House adjourned until Thurs
day morning.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-02-17

this means of transportation, which have, from ne
cessity, been otherwise directed. But sir, it will
divert trade from other sources where prop
erly and lcgitimatey belongs. This contemplated
road will run through a rich and valuable country,
whose people as loyal, intelligent and patriotic as
any in the State. think may venture the asser-
ton, that the two counties which represent upon
this floor have furnished to the world more Ministers
of the Gospel and more good school teachers than
any two counties in the State. My own county OF
Robeson has, believe at this time, many stu
dents at our University any county in the State
These, Mr.. Speaker, are some of the reasons Why
ask this charter. believe this Legislature cam
not and will not turn deaf to earnest wish
es and our just expectation.
But, Mr.. Speaker, should be disappointed in the
generous and liberal sentiments of this Senate, and
this road be refused US, still, sir, will be North
Carolinans. Refuse every thing and degrade US
you may, will still love native State and
hope and look forward to brighter and better days
L wish every legislator to feel the force OF this.
"Breathes there man with soul So dead,
Who to himself hath said,
This is my 0ccn, my Iiut1oe hE"d'
When we feel this sentiment in our Legislature,
we must and will be more liberal in improve
nents, and look particularly to State pride and
State developments. | am States Rights man, MIR.
Speaker, and extremely DESTROYS for the advance
ment of my State i'll all her resources, which will
make her of the richest, she is of the
nobleSt, States IN this :Uniederacy And Will add,
if there be within her sacred borders lost to
selfrespect, lost the duty he his native
State, as dare to in lure her fair fame,
g May Llfe's unbiessed cup tor him
Be drugged with treacher!es to The brim,
And, when frCm earth has spirit lies,
just Prophet let The damned dwell
Full in the sight of P~radIse,
Beholdlng heaven and feeling hell"
These the sentiments that all should feel, as
we are rapidly advancing to greatness and glory.
Whatever may be the fate of North Carolina, such
will be mine Her destiny will be my destiny
Through evil as we'll through good report"
will be with her. Should We perform duty, our
whole duty, in after years chdrens children
nd cali blessed md
guage of of her noblest SONS,
Carolina Carolina, Heaven blessing, attend her.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-02-17
NIGHT SESSION.

Met at O'Clock, P. NJ.
On motion, the bill to prohibit the sale of intox
eating liquors to slaves was taken upon its second
reading Mr.. Singeltary moved an amendment
providing that no liquor dealer shall be grant
ed license unless he make oath in open court that
he will not sell to slaves, under penalty inflicted
on perjury in case of violation. Lost-ayes IA,
nays sc. m
\ bill to increase the stock of the Fayetteville
and Western Plankroad Company. \ discussion
arose. Mr. jenkins moved the indefinite postpone
ment of the bill. The ayes and nays were demand
ed and the motion prevaied-ayes Al, nays 40:
A number of local bills passed, and the House
adjourned.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-02-17

+. by AUTHORITY. The Washington *. NJ Organ
gives this account OF Its order:
Our party contains Wings Democrats pro-sla-
very men, anti-slaserys men, iree-trade advocates
protectve-tarif advocates-aU ct,tsses but without
reference to their differences of opinion on these
matters, they unite and harmOnise in pursuing thes
grand objects OF their association"
Is TINS motley crew to be the party which shall
be lntruSted the working mans rights, the rights of
the State and the principle vi free trade
ton and apti-diStrIbutionY PA Dam