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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-11-03
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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-11-03

erty, John Hampden and Algernon sgd,
ney and numbers among her first ooart
of trustees, Patrick Henry, whose deeds
mighty deeds are still rehearsedby l'e
hoary headed sire to bis youthful son wiz
Lisp with manly pride the name OF The
great Apostle of liberty. The "oid court
house" which long resounded with his IN
eqnaled eloquence, still stands as moH-
ument of Henry and Randolph, scarce
touched by the ..(ooth" of Time and toe
sacred to be removed by the hands OF CRATE
full men. There is something III The shaa.
ow from the old college walls, cast Out by
the pale moon upon the grass and sleep
ing upon The sward, that throws a IKE
shadow soft, sad and melancholy npon tie
heart of the returning pilgrim who saunl-
ers out by moonlight TO view again ms
old alma mater and thoughts OF "other
DAYS" come thick and fast upon his nInd
and he seems once more 10 be pilgrim
in Temples Vale. youthful Adventures
IN search of knowledge, the grand onlI'y-
&c word that is TO admit him into the tenn
pie of science, the keystone of the Arch
The pillar of Strength and Beauty when
support that temple But when he looks
around him and finds his "companions
all gone, scattered far over the ''wide, wide
world he exclaims with the lIish bard
al feel like one who treads alone
Some banquet hail desertcd.'
IT'S pleasant to see the old college light
ed up and with light elastic stepto tread
her silent passages and unobseryed to-
watch the pale distracted student as he
pours over his musty tones in search OF
classic lore and notice The smile that lights
up his countenance as he discovers The
truth ofsome mathematical problem, with
the exclamation Of the Grecian philoso-
pher upon lis tongue, Eureka ! Eureka )!
But am trespassing upon your columns
so good night! Yours truly,
MALCOLM.
D.L D;or ~, 00rd 1879
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-11-03
Fatal Accident.

On Tuesday night last, 3Olh ult., col
ored man named George, the property OF
MINOR Hurst. Esq, was run over by
The cars, OIL the Baltimore and Ohio Rail
road, near Kerneysvil!e, in this County,
and was instantly killed, being cut TO pie
ces, his heart laying some 80 feet from
the body. A Coroners inquest was held
over the remains and verdict given as
above stated, no evidence being before
them to throw any further light on the
suhiect
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-11-03
Arrested for Forgery.

On complaint Of Mr.. JonN ORDER,
Officer j. p. A. ENTLER arrested ger
man calling himself GOHeib Colmar, for
passing upon Mr.. ORDER a negotiable note
for ss5O--payable at the Hagerstown
Bank. drawn by. Christopher Colmar, in
favor of GOileib COLnar, payable six
months after dale, and dated in June last.
Afte. an examination, on Saturday last,
before Justice HAMTRAMcK, he was COM
miiled to Jail TO await his trial.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-11-03
Premiums Awarded.

In looking over the list OF Premiums
awarded al the Agricultural Fair, held at
Frederick, Nd, last week, we notice that
Mr.. JOHN II. HINKLE. of this County, re-
ceived a premium of $50, for the exhibit
ton of his Arabian stallion.
Mr.. JAMES V. MOORE, of this County,
also received premium of $40 for the
best Buck.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-11-03
Bush River, Oct. 23rd, 1855.
Slave Case at Hollidaysburg.

young man named Parsons was arrested
al Holiday sburg, Pa, on acharge OF al
tempting to kidnap slave. The Stand
ard Of that place says:
1t appears that last August slave nam
ed Jacob Green, belonging TO Mr. Par
sons, residing in Romny, Hampshire coun-
ty, Virginia, ran away. No effort was
made TO relake him at that time. In a
few weeks after, he returned under cover Of
night, stole horse, and carried off five OF
Mr.. Parsons slaves. Two weeks ago
he again returned, and carried off FIVE slaves
from The same place belonging 10 Mr..
Stump. This induced Stump, Parsons,
and nephew of Mr.. Parsons to start in
purs uit of them. In Bedford county two
OF Mr. Stump's slaves were overtaken and
sent back.
The Standard then goes on 10 say that
Young Parsons net with Green in the cars
al Gaysport. Green Immediately Jumped
out followed by Parsons, who captured
him and found him armed. He acknow-
lodged that he had run away from MIR. p.
A crowd soon assembled and as Mr.. p,
as is alleged, refused to show his authori-
ty for making the arrest, he was taken in
to custody by some Of The citizens, and
held il 50 900 bail on charge of attempt
ing 10 kidnap, although it was generally
acknowledged that Green was his slave.
During the excitement Mr.. P.va as knock
ed down by negro barber, and Green
released from his custody and started off
for Canada.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-11-03

The price Of bread is still rising in
Paris. Ii costs the treasury $4,000 TO
supply -four TO the working classes, at
the rates fixed by government. Munich
palties, all through the country, are vo-
ting heavy sums in charity, and devising
ways and means 10 raise money and tore
Iieve distress. At Brussels the price Of
bread has augmented, and it is already
considerably dearer than at Paris. AT
Madrid similar rise has taken place. and
one of the papers calls upon the author-
ties 10 inquire whether the bakers are not
imposing upon the public by coalition.
A calamilous winter for the poor is pre-
dicted in Europe.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-11-03
Graham,s Magazine.

The November number Of this month
ly journal has been received at our office.
1t is useless for US TO say anything in
praise of ibis book-it is too well known
for its great variety Of choice and inter
esting reading matter, beautiful engra-
wings, &c. Terms So per annum. A
new volume commences with the Janua.
ny number. Send in your names. Ad.
dres A. II. See, LOG Cheslnu, street, Phil.
adelphia.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-11-03
Peterson,s Maya zine.

Peterson for November has come TO
hand, as usual filled with the richest
gems, and finest engravings. He holds
out great inducements to those who are
fond of reading TO subscribe for the next
volume of one of the best and most inter-
estiDg magazines now published. The
new volume will commence with January
number. Specimens may be seen at this
office. Terms only 50 year.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-11-03
Sale off Town Property.

Messrs. WILLIAM LUCAS and n. S.
WHITE, Esqrs., Commissioners, sold al
Public Sale, on Monday, the 22nd inst.
the property on Mill Street, in this place,
known as the Snively property, the House
and Lot attached, for $500, TO Mrs. c. S.
SNIvELy. The Lot opposite was sold 10
Mr.. Ii. L. GALLAHER, OF Augusta Coun-
~, for S25l.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-11-03

When man comes home aud tries to
bolt the door with sweet potato, poEes
the fire with the spout Of the coffee pot
attempts to wind up The clock with his
bool.iack. tries to cui kintling for his NOR
nng fire with an ivory paper knife. takes
a 20 Il potato in his hand TO light him TO
bed, ana prefers To sleep in his boo's'and
hat, Won NAV reasonably infer that he has
been makinG tie acquaintance of some
very friendly people.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-11-03

DBPLoRABLE AccIpENr.-We learn
from tie Columbus Ohio Journal, that a
sad accident occurred few days ago in
the town Of Alton, in that county. ltap-
pears that Charles Higgins, boy about
fifteen years of age, took his gun OFT into
the yard for the purpose Of killing a chick
en-. Not observing his mother, who was
on the other side of the fence hanging up
clothes on line, he 6red--th0 ball killed
the chicken, and, glaucing upwards, il
struck her on the head and killed her al
most Instantly.
The boy, totally unaware of The dread
ful calamity, picked w the cb..ken aud
carried il Inlo the house. @heu t.ae o! Itie
Other children happened 10 see Ms. Jig
gins lying upon the ground, with blood
upon her head, screamed FOR assistance.
The unfortunate woman was carried into
the house, a physician Was scnt lur, and
upon makipg examiaa'icn thc cause q;
her d. afh vas ascertainc,l. Mrs iiisgsnS
wa, a widow lady about IS years OF age.
anil leaves a family Of seven eli.tsen.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-11-03

TIE MARYLAND PENITENTIARY.--A
report from the Warden of the Penltenta-
ry, o. p. Merryman, Esq, presented to
The Criminal Court yesterday, in connec-
lion with the report Of the grand jury,
from which it appears that there are al
present 1893 persons confined IN that insu-
tuition. OF this number, 36l are males
aud SO females. OF the males 225 are
white, and 1856 colored; of the females,
u are coloreG, and only 5 are white.
The male prisoners are all employed
as follows 40 are engaged in weaving lin
sey 80 weaving cotton plads, IL weav-
ing rag carpeling; 81 winding bobbins ;
l6 spooling and warping 10 carding,
spinning, and picking wool; II cutting
and sewing carpet rags; 3 dyelng 56
arc hired out at making tubs, buckets,
brooms, &c. 80 making railroad spikes ;
making kegs !; attending engine and
cutting and handling iron g picking oak
UNI F.; carpenterlng; blacksmithing; 2
saving keg slaves 3jobbing in the pris-
on yard 2 timing 2 painting; 6 tailor
ing F; shoemaking 9 baking and cooking
for prisoners 9 cleaning sleeping cells; 2
barbering; 2 running errands ) attending
stable "a are sick and invalid, and 5 are
waiting on the sick. OF the females, 10
are making & mending prisoners clothes ;
knitting stockings; | washing; al
house-work attending engine, and |
sick.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-11-03

The Boston Post assures its readers that
the aisles in all the public buildings and
the sidewalks on the highways will have
to be widened, 10 admit the passage of la
dies with their new fashioned skirts. Sew
eral gentlemen have moved out of the ci-
ty to allow their wives and daughters room
to turn around.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-11-03

HORRIBLE MURDER.--The Reading Pa,
Gazette says "A correspondent al Doug
lassviIle sends US the particulars OF nor
rible murder, committed on Wednesday
night, on the person of Mrs. Hannah
Single, widow lady about 60 years old,
residing in North CovenHy township
Chester county, one and half miles south
of Unionville. The house was entered
by means Of ladder placed against WIN
dow in the second story, and 1t appears
that the murdered woman was down stairs
when the murderer was climbing IL The
window above. She went up to see what
was wrong, taking an axe with her, as she
was accustomed to DO. Upon coming TO
the head Of the stairs, she was met by
the william, when desperate struggle en-
sued lie pushed her to bed which was
near BY, succeeded in taking the axe from
her, hit her some five or six times across
the head, and killed her almost Instantly.
She was undoubtedly killed on SUPPOSE
ton that she had money in The house, as
the murderer rihed everything IN thehouse,
where he supposed money could have
been concealed; even an old clock case
down stairs, was broken open. One OF
the neghbors states that she was in the
habit of putting money in the clock.
The murderer succeeded in getting all the
money she had, with the exception of S.
% which was found in one corner of the
bureau. AS yet, suspicion rests upon no
one and the villain is still at large. Mrs.
Shingle was living entirely alone upon her
property, lard had done so for some years.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-11-03
The Presidency.

The press is specializing pretty freely
on the candidacy for the next Presidency.
The Democratic candidates named are
Pierce, Mise, Buchanan, Douglass. The
American candidates, Fillmore, Rayner,
Houston.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-11-03
Atthur'S Magazine.

Arlhur's Magazine, for November, has
been received, and is laden with superb
rnsrasings and ci,oice reading matter.
Those ITO wish a hrsl-raie magazine
should subscribe Tor this. Terms 81 a
year.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-11-03

A CHASTITY SPECTACLE.--lt is almost
incredible 10 state the loss Of the Russians
in SebastopoI alone thousands and thou
sands of dead bodies purify the air, and
indeed, almost the earth. | have been TO
see Sebastopol, ami 10 describe the state
of il, almost, and indeed, utterly impossl-
BILE :; il is frightful den; the last two
commandments have made lrighliul havoc
in the town 1T can onI y be compared TO
sieve,it is so riddled with shot and she'll.
The buildings look quite perfect from our
batteries, but once near them you find
them nothing but mere shells; nothing re-
mains of the inside but confused piles OF
rubbish no staircase, no floors, nothing
remains except an unseemIy mass, nor is
theirs single door or window to be seen
in any of them. In walking throug h the
town, wherever you could turn, nothing
but dead bodies piled on top OF each 9th
er met the eye, and a horrId stencil salu-
TED the nose and what was more shock
inc still there were casks filled with arms
legs. hands, toes, and fingers piled away
i'll heaps.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-11-03
Divorce.

Al the present term of our Circuit Court,
Mrs. MARY E. CAMERON obtained d.
vorce from SAMUEL CAMERON.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-11-03

a number of the citizens of Concord
n. H., (where flour is selling $3.50 per
bbl., recently got up subscription, and
sent an agent to The West to purchase 800
bbls. He returned few days ago and
delivered it TO the subscribers al 50 rs per
Dbl. This plan has been adopted in sew
eral towns in the East.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-11-03

~ Land for The landless, and home
for every man,is grand idea, and worthy
of the age. We know Of no plan or asso-
citation better calculated TO develop ibis l.
dea than the Great Northwestern Mutual
Land Association. The Managers arc ac-
tive business men of high standing, and
able 10 perform all that is promised by
The Association, and bring a Homestead
within the reach Of all. Shares are pla-
ced al the low figure Of 50 and 81 for
quarter shares. All tie moneys received.
are invested in lands ,(some Of hich have
trebled in value since the purchase. y
Those lands will al the annual meeting, DE
distributed ty Committee Of Directors,
elected by tie Shareholders, so hat every
shareholder will have piece ofland worth
50 to $50, 600. EUery Shareholder gsfs
something r0Iu0bie, with tie excellent
chances Tor splendid Farm. We know
Of shrewd business men in our city who
have taken one hundred shares each, pre-,
ierIng IL TO all other investments. This
company will attend 10 the location oil
lands for others unreasonable rates, or for
portion Of fhe increased value ii three
years, AMI sc recommend them 81 posses
III advantages lor profitable investments
ah''vr I'll oiIte &.
Atesppn ibEe Company 10 whom may
be .uiriisied any amount in cash or War
Eatts lnr lorsiion, is quite q disideratu@
and cannot Esii 81 appreciation. Orders
sIrould be sent inai:ih,eI.aicly. 10 secure
shares. and goodearly ihsest'nenis.--l "
Z. tribune.
Prime Howard Sc Hour sold yesterday
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-11-03
Postmaster.

JOEL w. RoBERTs has been appointed
postmaster at Leetown, Jefferson County,
rice l.. d. BEcKwrrH, resigned.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-11-03

~ PALrIrATIoN OF TnE HEARr, Nervous
Diseases, Liver Complaint, Neuralgia, DyspeP-
STA, Costiveness and Piles, arc all relieved and
cured in incredible short space oftime, by
Carterss Spanish Mixture, the great tonic and
purifier Of the blood. Il contains not particle
OF Mercury, Opium, or any noxious drug;is per-
fecuy harmless, and has cured more than live
hundred cases Of disease.
We can only refer to the reader to the certiii-
Gates, few of bich NAY be found in another
column, and all Of which are detailed ~ fun a
round the bottle. It's the greatest OF Spring
and Fall Medicines, and possesses an influence
over the blood truly remarkable. - Sec adj
yertisement.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-11-03
A Meeting of the Agricultural Society.

A Meeting of the Agricultural Society.
AT ameeting of the Valley Agricultural
Society held ON the grounds of the Socle-
~ after the exhibition Of the 18Th. TWAS
moved and seconded that the Valley Agri-
cultural Society, be no longer in exis.
ience; that lease for the ground expired
with that exhibition, which motion was
carried. ALEX. K. BoTELER, Esq. was
then appointed PresNent, protein; JAMES
LAW Ho0FF, Secretary.
On melton committee Of s were ap
pointed by the chair, to draft resolutions
at once for the organization of Society
and TO report Immediately; said committee
of Jas. l.. Ransom, IT,. Shepherd, Geo.
w. Turner, Jno. A. Thompson, ]. ID.
Gibson, B. Davenport, ii. N. Gaiiaher
and Geo. w. Eichelberger. The follow
ing report was made by the committee.
The commilte appointed 10 report, for
the organization of an Agricultural So
ciety, respectfully submit the resolutions,
TO the considera ion Of the meeting -
lst. Resolved, That she Society con,
sist of President, Vice Presidents,
Secretary, Assistant Secretary and Treas
urer.
I'd. Psao7usa, That the Society be
called The jefferson County Agricultural
Society.
81. ResQlUed, That the Society adop'
the Constitution Of he late Valley Agri-
cultural Society The report of.the com
mitloc was unanimously adopted.
The Society then proceeded to the
election of officers. with the following re-
suit. A. 3. Boteler having declined re-
election, Col" BKAxToN DAVENPORT was
unanimously chosen President.
VlcG PRESIDENTS.
II. Shepherd, Geo. W. Turner,
L. w. Washington, j. A. Thompson,
SECRETARY.
r. ". Baylor, Assistant Secretary j. L..
HooA.
TREASURER.
Geo. ". EichIebeTgor.
MARSHAL.
Jas. d. Gibson, Assistant, r. D. Shep-
herd.
BOARD OF MANAGERS.
w. ]. Hawks, II. +. Davenport
JnO. J. Lock, Geo. II. ia'e'
S. II. Brown, Edward Spaw'
John Henkle.
1t was moved and seconed that COM
mittee consisting of 70, be appointed by
the chair, to solic, contributions to the So
ciety, for life and annual members, the
following gentlemen were appointed
Roger Chew, Roht NJ. English,
Henry Shepherd, Meredith Helm I
James NJ. Brown, John I. Gibson
Chas. H. Lewis, Robt. w. Baylor,
jacob Rinehart, John ]. Lock,
Francis Yates, J. II. McEndree.
1t was then moved and seconded, that
Geo. w. Tate be authorized to contract
with Thos, Briscoe, for renewal OF lease,
on said ground.
1t was then ordered, that the portion OF
the old constitution, limiting the society
TO 5 years existence be erased.
Ii was then ordered that the L,ie mem-
bers pay $40 in advance, and $ and an
nually, after.
1t was then ordered that our delegation
TO the Legislature apply for an &C. OF IN
corporation, for this society.
BRAXTON DAVENPORT,
JAS. Law HooFF, Sec'y. Prest.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-11-03

El "The most confirmed cases Of
the most distressing diseases, oftenlimes
arises from indigestion. All of us, more
or less, are troubled with this annoying
symptom, still as it is general Thing, we
do not attempt 10 medicate until some
thing serious intervenes. We would as a
public monitor warn all our readers against
the sin Of neglect, and at the same time
recommend to their notice DR.. HooAand's
German Biuers, the original preparation
as prepared by DR.. G. NJ. Jackson. No.
l20 Arch street, Philadelphia. We have
seen cures effected through its influence
SCOTS Weeky. ".' See advertise
ment.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-11-03
A Singular Bear story.

We have heard the particulars OF a rath-
or SINGULAR bear story, which we tell our
readers as it was told 10 us. Messrs. j..
S. Speck and James Lowman, living at
Nashville, in this county, were out IN the
mountain between Rockingham and Fen
dIeton counties, hunting up and sailing
their cattle, when they came across
very large he bear. Neither of them
having gun, and the animal seeming to
be kindly disposed, they resolved TO al
tempt to "drive him" to certain point,
where they knew thele was gentleman
who had gun. They got bruin started
in the direction of the man with the gun,
and by dint Of hurraing and screaming,
actually drove him into and along path
little over mile before he was shot !!
He kept the path in which they started
him pretty well. Whenever he felt dis
posed TO leave il, they would ride out al.
Ter him and "drive" him back again He
was shot, after beng driven in this way
over mile, by Mr.. Noble Owens, who
had to shoot him or 8 times, with
shot gun, before he was dispatched.
What is The most singular, the animal re-
fused 10 run after the first shot, which
took him in the side. The bear was
monster Of his species.
These facts we gather from RESPONSE
bic gentleman, who had them from the
mouths of the gentlemen themselves who
drove and killed he bear, and who exhib-
il the skin of the animal as proof of the
truth of their rather singular bear story.
cham Register.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-11-03
SggG3AG GE033C83
cey- Extract from lette. by the Rev.
Mn. CHURCHILL, of Boston, who is now

E Extract from letter oy the hEV.
Mr.. CHuRcHILL, of Boston, who is now
travelling for his health in The East.
at gives one an ever present idea OF
the expansive enterprise of his, country
men. 10 find their commodities OF COM
merce continually in his path wherever
he goes. | have mol visited any consider
able city Of Turkey, where | lid NOT find
the Medicines of.my country represented
nv Ayers CHERRY PECToRAL. In Smyr-
ma. Aleppo. JafTa, Jerusalem and Con-
s,antinople, we see in each, on the door
most of some bazaar, the peculiarly Amer
lean looking Iron card, of DR.. Aver, say
inc in a language which in thou
sand ofthe passers by can read, flyers
CherrV PectoraI for coughs, Colds %''@
Constitution, Sold Here" On shelf
behind The cross-legged mussnlman, are
seen the bottles with their English, Span
ish, French and German faces turned TO-
wards the crowd, and on enquirlng we are
told tina, foreigners are not the only pur-
chascrs. but the true believers themselves
waive their trust in fate 10 Try this prod
nc, of American skill when they find mere
is no other cafe for them.
was told yesterday that the CHERRY
PEcroRAL had been presented to the oui-
tan, and is now in constant use IN his mar.
EN-, and in the Hospitals Of the Empire
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-11-03

Prime iiowar, Sc Hour sold yesterday
IN Baltimore at 1890