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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-08-25
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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-08-25

Sale of Land-The Aihnrtis farm con-
tanning lgS acres. and within = miles OF
town, was sold on last court day 10 MIR.
Sutton for S7.9l per acre. This is very
poor slate land farm almost destitute OF
timber, and fences in very delapldaled
condluon.-4Aart. Rep.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-08-25

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EXTRAORDINARY ,., D. A c -. ll,n,,,
10 otarcS Il hH'e hO9JO' no -r'"'3'
John BIaiiner' ana Louisa N s "S g,
brought down TO 'ne ponce o'lIy' ~ g., r
Louis, Aug. TO- having 'eeh "FreS'Fu y, wi
the i'll treatment and attempt /" St'''e III
tie son Of bIa'laeF'age" t,g''' u niue '''''
calling himself Franz Bia'lner'
1t appears that the mother OF 'I'e "'i y,
died short time since IrH'I"s oH " ''' al
Der property consisting 81 >'''a'' S"" a."
."I real e>!d'e, 10 ''''e 'I'''A. - =.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-08-25

~ Chil!s and Fevers are quite preva'
len, in this place and neishborhood al this
time. AMI there is also cases of typhoid
aud bilious fever.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-08-25
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BARBECUE.

THE American Party Of ShePherdstown
and vicinity intend to have FREE
BARBACUE, at this lace,
On Saturday the Sth Of September, next.
The Committee therefore invite the ciii-
zens Of all parties IN this and the adJoln-
mo Counties, also the citizens OF Mary
land, to partake with them. They also
give special invitation 10 the Ladies gen.
orally, as a table will be provided for them
bv the ladies of the place.
A number of speeches wall be deliver
ed by Orators selected IOr The occasion.
Come one--Come aII--yoU shall receive
a hearty welcome.
Abraham Snyder, Jacob Stalev,
A. Humrickhouse, JafOb COOkus.
John NJ. Ernst, l.. &. Heskiu,
J. p. A. Enller, Joseph Byers,
VIM. Lambrlghl, G. i. Licklider,
K. ID. Shepherd, Jr. DIR. Jno. nriscoe,
Jas. l.. Towner, j. Dushane,
Committee Of .srdnssaAeItS-
The different Councils will come with
their Delegations, with music, banne rs.
&c.
Shepherdstown, Va, Aug. 25, 1855.
Fw All Editors friendly to the cause,
in this and the adjoining Counties, and ny
the State Of Maryland, will insert the
above IN their respective papers and VIC
will be pleased to see them here to par
take with us--,hey shall receive an Old
Virginia Hospitality.
COMMITTEE.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-08-25
Letter from Hon. JOhu Minor ROits Of EnginiaI
RICuMoNp, JtLY 4lh, leJJ.

Letter from Hon. John Minor Eo'tS, a t"B'"'"' J
RCmMoNp, JtLY 9!h, leJJ.
.NtssrS. HIM. S. Beers Il Co., GtAtS-Ion-
81 dcralrors Of duly 10 tie lilcted alone prompt
me to send YOU TIN, voluntary testimonial 10 me
great value Ct "CARTER'S SPANISH MIXTURE,
for that almost incurable disease, ScKoftAA.
Without being disposed OF deemihg II "t''s
>ary to 90 into the particulars of The case ca"
say that the astonishing results that rave o''"
produced by the use Of that medicine on mem
Der Of my own family, and under my own ooSeF-
walton and superintendent, after the skill OF 81
the best physicians had been exhausted ana all
usual remedies had failed, fully justify me IN re-
commencing lis use to all who may be suffering
from that dreadful malady.
do not mean that II l. adapted 10 all consul
tutons or that 1t will afford the same relief III
all cases; for, of course, can know nothing a.
bout that-but from what have seen OF The Ell
tects, / would not Hesitate 10 use II IN any and
every case Of Scroiula, with persons for whom
felt an interest, or over whom | could exercise
influence or control.
Respectfully yours, -
JNO. NJ, BOLTS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-08-25
United States Magazine.

The August number of this truly useful
and cheap monthly has come to hand.
TO know its real value you should send
for copy. 1t is devoted TO Science, Art.
Manufactures, Agriculture, Commerce and
trade. Published by ]. VI. Emerson d
Co., /, 3, 5 & 7, Spruce street, New
York.
~ AT regular session of the Grand
Band Of Virginia, Of The lndepenpent Or
der of United Brothers, held in HaIpers
Ferry, on the 2sih of July last, the fol-
lowing officers were elected TO serve the
ensuing term Jas. Spriggs, of Martins
burg, W. g. NJ. {; John w. Correl, of
Winchester, ID. G. NJ; and Jas, Riley of
Ilarpers Ferry. +. W. G. 5.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-08-25
Hicksford, Aug. II, 1855.
A Duel Prevented.

Last night Information was given to the
police of This city; that, from Circumslan-
ces of recent occurrence, there was reason
to believe that arrangements were making
or were made for duel between the Hon.
Chas. J. Faulkner and Col. Boteler, the
opposing candidates in the Harper's Ferry
district, at the late Congressional election
in Virginia. The gentleman who lodged
the information is related to one of the par
ties and the political friend Of the other.
Col. Boteler was found at the kirkwood
House in company with his friends, Messrs
STROLLER! and DonneII Mr.. Faulkner at
Wizards Hotel, where he has been stop
ping.
They were conducted TO the guard
house, where an examination took place
before Justice Morsell during which the
principals were separated ; the one being
in the retiring room, while the other was
in the trial room. Both appeared 10 be
very much disappointed al the interieren-
ce. The testimony does not show that a
challenge was rendered or accepted; but
the suspicious circumstances were consd-
cred sufiicien. TO require security of the
parties that no such affair should take
place.
The sum demanded by the Justice was
5000 each. Col. Alexander Provost be-
came the security Of Mr.. Faulkner, and
Mr.. Geo. Plant for Col. Boteler. The
bond requires tina! they shall not fight a
duel in this District. nor leave it for thai
purpose. --Uash. Star, l7h.
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FOR HIRE F.!

uEVERAE active NEGRO BOYS, a
y ged or years. They will besa
put out to good places, for severaIfR
wears, for their board and clothing ~@
Enquire of the Editor. Aug. %
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-08-25

Flour was sold at Wheeling on Satur-
day last a, So per barrel.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-08-25
BUNCE & BROTHER.

1876 Nassau 81, New i OrR.
Mailed free OF postage 10 any part oil
ia" United States. upon receipt OF the
or,rr. Aug. 25-3t
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-08-25

"SHE THOUGHT SHE HAD IT. "--That
sprighlIy little sheet. the Petersburg EX-
press, tells US the following good one:
A few nights ago, lady up in South
Ward woke up in alright, called TO her
servants to make all haste and fetch DR..
-, lone Of our very talented physl-
clans much paronized by the ladies' as
she thought she had it!
Away went the negroes with full steam
up. and alarmed the doctor, exclaiming
"Oh, make hurry doctor, missus thinks
she's got it ~
On arriving at the iady's residence, the
doctor enqured Of the first maid how her
mistress was then! 80, sir, she thought
she had it," was the reply. The doctor
hurried up stairs, ruminaIlng in his mind
on every kind of aiImenl the faculty luxu-
rates inland pathology mystlfies mankind
about, and found The lady en- robe de nuit,
somewhat calm and collected.
"Well, DOCTOR" exclaimed she grace.
fully, 81 really thought, had it,!
Had what madam, in the name Of good
nessW
"Why, the yellow fever, doctor"
1t seems that the cause Of This very lu.
dicrous mistake took It's rise as follows.
The lady in question had been recon-.
mended a wash made from yellow ochre
as preventive against musqueto bites and
TO soften the skin at This season. She had
rubbed the wash over her face. neck and
had retired 10 bed but as the liquid dried
up, il left quite yellow coating on the
skin and gave the lady the appearance Of
a magnificent bright yellow belle. Hap
pening 10 rise in he night 10 get g Ass Of
water, she peeped in her glass (as ladies
will ever dol and by the power OF heF
night lamp. saw herself strangely color
ed, and thinking the worst ;hlng al first
she thought she hadH! The docInr left
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The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1855-07-28
ADDRESS AND PLATFORM
OF THE
American Party of Louisiana.

..- Address.
The American Party of Louisiana having compile
ted its organization, as is demonstrated by the Assem-
bling in the city Of NewOrleans of delegates from the
various local councils organized throughout the State,
and believing that the principles which bind its mem.
bers together are in unison with the sentiment Of n
large class OF our fellOw-citizens who are not affilia.
ted with us as members, deems it proper at this ne.
Rod to make such an authentic declaration of princi.
pies as will do justice to the pure and patriotic mo.
tives which have actuated its members, and by &C.
curing the public appreciation, will enable it to direct
tho administration Of the State Government into A
course more consonant with the Native sentiment of
the country. E"
The American Party of Louisiana, in having COW
cred Its proceedings up to this time with the veil of
secrecy, has been influenced by considerations of the
greatest Importance, to secure the successful attain.
ment of its object. This secrecy in it's elementary
organization is now approved by its deliberate iudc.
ment as having been perfectly proper and Just, and
the success of the rapid organization of the party is
best proof of its policy. In all governments and At
all times, all party organizations have been more or
less secret in their action, aud particularly so in the
sources whence they derived their counsels. The
country was already divided with two powerful polit.
zeal parties, whose leaders had been employed for
years IN drilling the masses into the belief that it's
prosperity depended upon the success of their several
measures, or rather Of placing them in power to carry
The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1855-07-28
CONGRESSIONAL CONVENTION

rFfrS rs - - +r L- 81 ell =.
IA convention Of the American party meets
at Alexandria on the 3Oth inst. for the pur-
pose Of nominating a candidate to represent
this District in Congress. st. Landry will be
well represented on the occasion, for We learn
that nearly all our Delegates have already left,
We make no doubt that a candidate will be
nominated who will prove himself in every way
the superior Of Mr.. Sandidge, the nominee Of
the Foreign party. We ape well acquainted
with Mr.: s., and feel confident that, as his tai
ents are mediocre and his side Of the question
bad, he can be easily demolished on the stump
by either one of the candidates whose names
we know will be presented before the Con
yention.
The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1855-07-28
PUBLIC MEETING.
OPELOUSAS:
SATURDAY MORNING, JULY IS, 1855,

A Public Meeting of the Anne.
rican Party will be held at the
Courthouse in the Town of Ope-
lousas on TUESDAY, 3lst inst,
at IL o'clock A. M.
ADoLPHUs OLIVIER, Esq, Of
st. Mary, at the request of nu-
merous friends, will address the
meeting on the subject Of Native
Americanism. An Address will
also be delivered in the French
Language.
The public, especially the La
dies, are invited to attend.
The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1855-07-28

---------Tr-E 81 +-@AL ~ - - --7
about it n the radiance Of its orbit, shedding
their beams Of beauty onthe dial Of the Odd
Fellows lie. It is the foundation Of al conf
dence,, without which society would be but a
name, and political governments become a
stupendous farce. All human associations and
institutions, whether civil, religious or political,
are established upon it, and, without it, they
would crumble into the discordant elements Of
confusion and anarchy. 1T mingles its I'M
clouded perceptions Of duty with the generous
grasp Of Friendship and t~hesympathizing voice
of Love- 1t is to the moral what the sun is
to the terraqueous world the source and center
of light and BY it society IS flooded with per
%ennial beauty and redeeming loveliness.
Briefly have ! ~endeayorel to present you
with the views / entertain Of Odd Fellowship ;
and, in conclusion, you will perceive that they
are emblazoned upon our banners, and inscribed
upon our affairs, in three words Of deep signif-
cance-Friendship Love and Truth.
Friendship prompts us to war with vice in
oil its forms" Loyafupplies the weapons Of
warfare, while Truth, immortal, consecrates our
efforts and leads us on to victory.
While other philanthropists are devoted. to
other means Of elevating mans character, these
are pillars upon which we would rear the polit-
ical superstructures Of all countries and Of oil
climes. sSss taskf sm S65
Such are the elements out Of which our gov
eminent has been so proudly erected. 1t has
survived the political storms that have swept
over it from time to time, and we now stand on
the mid-height Of the nineteenth century, the
only free and happy people3on the earth. Let
us then renew our covenant, Brothers, and
strive to harmonic the antagonisms Of life
to still the storm Of mans passions-to i'm
prove his capabilities for good" and to purify
the moral atmosphere in which we move.
Let VS. resolve to unfurl our bloodless banner
Of Peace on the dawningg Of every Fourth, while
our country survives, and though it may float
in silence, it viii nevertheless achieve its blood
less victories.
Let us fill our cornucopia, for the relief of
the distressed, and the education Of the orphan |;
and when the widows wall is hushed BY the
soothings Of our benevolence, the Odd Fellows
heart will swell like o sealed fountain, with the
ecstasy Of the pleasure Of doing good. When
the winter Of life has shed its SHOWS upon our
heads, and the " night Of Death draws nigh"
we may calmly look over LIES account, with
the smile Of contentment upon our furrowed
cheeks-then lay it away, exclaiming, in the
triumphant language of the Christian, . All is
well"
Yes, brothers !; let rs buckle on the Odd
Fellows armor and labor for the ~subjugation
Of Vice and the restoration Of the peaceable
kingdom Of the vine,
when peace on earth shall hold her easy sway.
And man forget his brother man to slay "
When bounteous Ceres shall direct her car
Ger fields now blasted by the fires Of war,
And angels view, with joy and wonder Joined.
The golden age returned to bless mankind.n
The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1855-07-28

The meeting which was to have taken place ut Alb
beville, Vermilion, has been postponed to Sunday,
the 22d insi. Our friends of Vermilion seem anxious
to ratify the nominations of the Baton Rouge Con.
%vention. We have been requested to tender an invi.
tation to the citizens Of Lafayette to attend and hear
the several orators who will address the meeting Oh
the questions Of the day.
The above we cut from the last number OF
the Echo of Lafayette. Truly, the Democracy
of Vermilion must be anxious to ratify the
nominations of the Baton Rouge Convention,
when they select the Lords day for the pur-
pose. Gould they not spare the time to attend
to such business on other days For is it be-
cause they have already tried and failed, and
now expect to catch the people as they 50 to
and from church A dernier resort, truly.
We suspect such is the case; but as the good
Of " the party" and the success Of "the ticket
may depend upon o ratification meeting in
Vermilion, we hope the Sunday move was sue
cessful. Democracy must be OF q low ebb in
Vermilion, when they can only get o meeting by
catching the people as they go to and return
from Divine Service. e4
The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1855-07-28

MIR. Tuckerman, late Treasurer of the East
ern Railroad Company, has confessed to On en-
bezzlement of the C~ompany's funds, to the
amount of $207, 900. The defalcations have
been going on for several years. A committee
OF investigation was appointed, who reported
the road in q favorable condition, with the
above exception. 1t is stated that Tuckermap
invested largely towards sustaining DR.. Nor
toms claim to the ether discovery.
The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1855-07-28

The Countess of Montejo, who is the mother
of the Empress of the French, intending short
ly to go Paris to see her daughter, sent all her
jewels in the ambassadors dispatch-bag, di.
rected to the Empress, supposing that to be the
safest way. By some means or other, a chief
of the Carlists got information of the fact,
posted some of their men on the road, seized
the booty aud escaped without discovery. The
loss to the Countess is estimated at over
$4,000 sterling.
The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1855-07-28

Since the supposed final settlement Of the
Indiana Canal troubles, and the dispersion Of
the military force, the rioters have again re-
turned to their former practices, and have cut
the embankment of Birch Creek reservoir 80 as
to let out all the water.
The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1855-07-28

A man residing near St. Catharines, G. W.
recently became angry with his child, about
five years old, and gave it q severe shaking
when, sad to relate, he broke its neck, causing
death almost instantly. 1t was a weakly, de.
licate creature, and the grief of the parent on
beholding the result of his momentary passion
was most heart-rending.
The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1855-07-28

See the advertisement of Mrs. Keller. She
proposes to rent her residence in Washington,
which is one of the most desirable in the town
The buildings are very comfortable, the
grounds extensive, the water superior, and the
situation convenient to business, vet retired.
The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1855-07-28
The Turkish Goyernment mass rixen to 4be

The Turkish Government pass given to the
bark Vesta, to insure her passage through the
Dardanelles, was exhibited on Change at Bos-
ton on the 18th inst. 1t is in the Turkish
language, and covers a good-sized newspaper
sheet. The Vesta arrived in Boston with II
full cargo of Smyrna goods.
The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1855-07-28

Mr.. CULLoM's ADDREss.-We this week
surrender a large portion Of our columns to the
able and eloquent address of E. North Cul
lon, Esq, delivered at g%heneyville on the oc-
casion Of the celebration of the Fourth Of July
by the Odd Fellows. We assure our readers
that it will amply repay an attentive perusal.