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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-10
March 8, 1855.

HoRRIBLE DIsCovERY.-Ien Person,
Persisted on the Prairies. The follow,
ing, from the Chicago Press is, proba
bly,, an exaggerated account of the loss OF
family near Galena, Ill.,, mentioned
several days ago:
On the Saturday preceding the memo
rable storm Of the 2lSt of January, two
families, numbering ten persons, moving
from Southern Indiana to Northern fiji
nois, arrived at Oxford, the county seat OF
Benton county, Ind. about forty mlles
northwest of Lafayette, with two OK
teams, ard we'll provided with necessaries
for the road. They remained there
through the storm, and on Monday morn
ing resumed their journey. Last Tues
day morning l4sn passing over prairie,
only about five miles from Oxford, came
upon a sight which filled him with hor-
rOr.
The carcasses Of two oxen, from which
the viscera had been removed, lay upon
the ground. Inside of them the frozen
bodies OF four children, and in the other
Rne iToLeH COT PSe VI the lHOlISI WIN d
nurseling infant at her breast. Under the
snow was heap Of ashes in which the
Iron Of The wagons showed that the par
ty I'D broken them up, and burned eve
rything they had in them in the effort 10
save their lives. Not far from this spot
was found the body of the other woman
of the party concealed in snow drift,
and near her one OF the men. The two
olhef men had not been found.
1t is probable that The party BECAME in
extricabIy involved in the snow drifts on
the bleak prairie and lost their presence
of mind. After burning up their wagons
it would seem that the men had killed two
of the oxen for a shelter TO those found in
them, and then accompanied by one wo-
man, vainly endeavored TO reach the town
they had left, and procure aid to rescue
their companions. The two other oxen
mad wandered off. There was nothing
about the persons to indicate who they
were, and nothing more is known about
them than was accidentally communicated
by them during their brief stay at OxoFd.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-10

IL If the statements we see in many Of the
papers, and the names of many highly respecta-
bic physicians ard citizens of high standing at
tached to certificates Of the good effects Of
medicine, can be relied on, it seems to us the
Height of Incredibly to doubt for moment the
intrinsic virtue Of the "MEXlCAN MUSTANG
LINlMENT.n The fact is admitted by all, that
it is the best external remedy ever discovered by
the medical faculty. and that it is a certain cure
for all kinds of Cutaneous diseases, both on man
and beast We cordially recommend it to any
of our readers who are troubled with any of the
diseases for which il il recommended. AZ See
advertisement in another column.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-10
public Sales.

Mr.. EDWARD n. BELL, will sell al Pub.
lie Sale, miles South of Shepherdstown,
on Wednesday, the 18th inst, Horse,
Colt, | Cow, Blacksmith Tools, House
and Kitchen Furniture, and Bacon and
Lard. See bills.
Mr.. ANTHONY BRUCE, will sell al Pub
lie Sale, 3! miles South of Shepherds
town, on Monday, the 10Th inst, Cow,
| Sow, Shoats, House and Kitchen
Furniture, and Bacon and Lard. See
bills.
Mr.. WILLIAM ORNpoRFF, ST., will sell
at Public Sale, D. miles West of Shep.
herdslown, on Thursday, the 18th inst,
2 Horses, 10 Head Of Cattle, | Barouche
and Harness, Threshing Machine, and
many other articles. See bills.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-10
Adjournment OF Congress.

Both Houses of Congress adjourned on
Sunday last, at noon. A number OF very
important measures were passed, and "a
mong these, not heretofore mentioned Is
an act requiring the prepayment Of post
age on all letters after the Isl OF January
next, otherwise they will not be sent. 1t
is to be regretted that among the bills lost
was that for the protection of United
States officers in the discharge of their
duties under the Fugitive Slave Law.
Several U. S. Marshals in Pennsylvania
and other States are now prosecuted for
aiding in the arrest of fugitive slaves.
The adjournment was, as usual, distin,
guished by much noise and confusion, hard
swearing, and bad feeling. 1t is the last
time some Of them will have the chance
Of getting up such a disgracelul exhibition.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-10
rB? n-LLYA nMq
AA& II AAGI GO9

On Tuesday morning last, the 9th inst,
at the residence of Mr.. Jacob Miller, in
Berkeley County, by the Rev. II. MaIh-
ews, Mr.. Daniel Il. Hill, 90 Miss Nary
Ellen Biiimyer, both of Jefferson Coun-
ty.
On the 9Th inst, by Rev. p. Fletcher.
Mr.. UiIEam u. IImGeriqke, OF Clarke
County, to Mrs. Hary z. KeJoot,
daughter of Mr.. David Tlmberlake, Of
Frederick County.
On the 22nd ult., by Rev. Mr.. Hirs',
Mr.. George ". Tayior, to Mss Crnrs
g., eldest daughter of Mr.. Geo. w. Legg,
all OF Winchester.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-10
uenry,s Inyigorating Cordial.

The merits of this purely vegetable extract
for the removal and cure Of physical prostration,
genial debility, nervous affections, SC, &c, are
fully described in another column OF this paper,
to which the reader is referred. 81 per bottle,
3 bottles for 70, siX bottles lorSS; SIC per doz-
en-. Observe the marks ofthe Genuine. ISL Pre-
pared only by S. E. COHEN, No. 3 Franklin
Row, Vine Street below Eighth, Philadelphia,
Pa. to qrhOm all orders must be addressed. For
sale by all respectable Druggists and Merchants
throughout the country. PEEL s STEVENS, Alex
andria, Va, wholesale agents for Virginia, and
for sale by DR.. E. c. Williams, ShePherdstown;
T.. ID. Hammond and a. NJ. Cridler, Harper'S
Ferry; h. NJ. Smith, Charlestown; l.. P. Hart
man, Winchester; w. II. Hesletne, Martins
burg.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-10
Communicate,
For tie Register


Mr.. EpIroR.-Allow me brief space
IN your columns TO notice an examination
that took place on Friday last, the 2nd
inst, in the School RnnW Of District No.
4. of the Scholars Gnacr the u,orage OF
Miss NOBLE.
The num.cer Of scholars in attendance
at this E,choo! is upwards Of Filty-iho
greer proportion of whom are engaged
al the primary lessons-though very
considerable number compose the Glasses
that are engaged in studying the higher
branches-lhe exercises Of these classes
were the chief interest. The class of
Natural Philosophy exhibited familari-
ty with and thoroughness Of knowledge of
the subjects they we're examined upon,
that was truly creditable. The class of
Geometry evinced a very commendable
progress. I'he classes engaged in the
study Of English Grammar, Geography
and History, gave very decided evidence
of proficiency in their respective branches.
The exercises of the positive juniors in
mental Arithmetic, were particularly in
teresiing-manifeSt ting in the rehearsal OF
EheIr well learned lessons, perfect aban-
don OF all embarrassing influences.
The condition of this sch9oi, effected
chiefly by the energy and stiIifIl direc,
ton of ovr very competent Tuloress, is a
source Of great qualification to the patrons.
was Pleased to spe so great number
PreSen'. | know HAT they feel deep in
terest, and truss that sense of the i'm
porance Of aproper and thorough Edu
cation is excited in the minds of all, ard
in future that they will fully cooperate
with the futoress il its accomplishment,
particularly in continuing their children
regularly with al necessary appliances.
A PATRON.
March, 9 lQSS
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-10
Know-Nothing Triumph,

At the Corporation Election i'll Alexan-
dria, on Tuesday last, the 9th inst, the
American Party elected their entire ticket,
by about 500 majority, in 1919 votes pol
led. The night before the election both
parties held meetings, which were address
sed by distinguished speakers. The vote
was the largest ever polIed in Alexandra.
At the last Presidential Election SCOTS
majority was 1914.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-10
The Bounty Land Bill.

The bill, granting lands to the soldiers
engaged in the different wars which have
taken place in this country, since the year
1890, passed both Houses Of Congress
previous TO its adjournment, and. has re-
ceved the signature Of the President.
The bill gives to every officer, private,
wagon.masler and teamster in the army,
and to every seamen and landman in the
navy. who may have served fourteen
DAYS, certificate or warrant for such
quantity of land as will make in the
whole, with what he may have received
heretofore, one hundred and sixty acres.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-10

SEDUCTION AND REvESGE.--I.a st night,
says the Cincinnati Enquirer of Wednes-
day last, about half-past ten, young
woman named Winfield Carey delivered
herself up 10 a couple Of walchmen, near
the corner of Eighth and Mound streets.
at the time proclaiming that she had Kill
led an internal william.
Taking her into custody, the watchmen
walked a short distance back with her and
discovered a man PROSTATE upon the pave
ment on Mound street. Upon examln-
ing him, they discovered that his bowels
were protruding through wound which
he had received in the abdomen. Assls-
lance was procured, and the man was
conveyed TO his residence. His name Is
Patrick Scahill. The girl, who is about
eighteen years of age, and rather good
looking and intelligent, upon being taken
10 the watch-house, stated that, under
promise of marriage, Scahill, four weeks
ago, seduced her. A day or two since
he told her that he could not fulfill his
promise. Last night, in a half frantic
state, she called at his clearinghouse to
see him, AND they walked together as far
as KossulK street. Returning, he attempt,
ed, while in desolaie part of the street
90 commit violence upon her person. and
had partially succeeded, when she lntllct
ed The wound above stated, the effect o
which il was thought last Right would BIT
fatal.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-10
SUPERINTENDENT of the Canal.

The Cumberland Telegraph says, the
board OF directors of the Chesapeake and
Ohio Canal, at their late meeting in Wash
ington city, appointed Asahel Wilson,
Esq. Of this place, superintendent Of the
Cumberland Division Of the canal, 10 fill
the vacancy occasioned by the resignation
of William P. Sterrett, Esq. He takes
charge Immediately.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-10

A case of desertion and imfanticid e, Of
the most alrocious character, transpired at
the close of las, week, in the vicinity Of
the "White Oak Flats" few miles be-
low this place. The heroine of this cru
ell tragedy is one Sally Gray, white wo-
man, whose reputation has for long
time been regarded as too thread bare to
endure inspection. The child IN question
was found dead upon the snow near her
place of temporary residence, few hours
after this woman was known to have been
encienle.-Hardy Uhig.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-10
60 & JfI-1-vG
- y.
- 49, - H. -

At Sandy Hook, Md, on ne I5,h uIt.,
M'. UHiiom s. Eiyin, III TIE 5lst year
of his age.
Al his residence, on Back Creek, Berk-
ley County, on iho 9Ih uit.. Mr.. JGMea
Robinson, ST., aged II years.
In Martinsburg, on the goth ult., Mr
.7jram Ley, aged 70 years.
In Berkeley County, on Tuesday last,
Mrs. IJy POisal, reIlcI Of lie late Pe!pF
PoisaI.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-10

Among the passengers lost in the aes:
truction OF the Steam Boat Pearl, in Cali
forn:a, was Colonel Alexander Anderson.
who was from Woodstock, Shenandoah
County, Virgins, from whence he emil
goat, d 10 California in June last, aud has
been residing at Nevada since. He was
brother of John Anderson, ESQ, Of Ne
vada. was abou, thirty years of age, law
yer by profession, and gentleman Of
em'n Mt ability in his profession Ills
fan is is sill in Virginia.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-10
Grahamss Magazine.

The March number Of Graham's Mag
azine has more than the usual quantum OF
entertaining variety. The editors table
is becoming an attractive feature. Ladies
will be gratifed with the illustrated in,
siructions in embroidery and fashions.
The chief engraving is head of Wash
inutOn
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-10
THE Enrnnean News.

There have been TWO arrivals since
orr last issue. The ST. Louis reached
New York on Thursday, with English
dates to the l4th of February and brought
Mr. SouIe and family, as passengers. 1t
is the opinion of Mr.. SouIe, I'm which we
fully concur,) that Cuban aonexa',on' ny
Diplomatic means, is al an end. Nothing
new from Sevastopol, except that the con
di,ion of the all.el armies IS somewhat
ameliorased. Lord John RpSsel! h0u
been deputed TO 90 10 Vienna. as BRUSH
Plenipolentiary at the conferences ana Il
is thought his appointment VIII S'rerg'heh
the new ministry. An instruction ha~
broken out in CabooI. The Gar has
authorized levy en- nlaSse OF the male
population capable of bearing arms, ana
signifies his intention TO send 3OO'oOO
men into the Crimea.
We have Ihree days later news, by the
arrival Of The Canada. Tie russians al
SevastopoI have recommended the.r night
sorties. In one on the 3lst, 800 FrencH:
were put hOrs du combat, having fired
on each other in mistake. There is al
rumor that Lord Raglan and the Earl OF
Lucan will shortly be recalled. a dIvl-
sion of the French army, at Sevastopol,
into commands, is announced, General
Bosquet being at the head Of one and
General Pelssier at other, thus reducing
General Canrobert to a mere cypher.
Naples has joined The alliance, and will
send fleet and army to the Crimea.--
France undertakes 10 preventa revolution
in Italy. There are also reports OF Por-
lusa, Spain and other secondary States
dong likewise. The Swiss American
about the seizure of Mr.. Phillips
has been settled by the payment Of $4,000
as an indemnity, and reprimanding Of the
Chief of Police.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-10
Measles.

This agravating, but not dangerous dis
ease, has been very prev alent among the
children of this place, and still! continues
without much sign Of abating. Itnot on
ly confines itself to the young, but grown
persons have also become afflicted with
the same disease.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-10
State Agri, ulturai Society.

At ia late meeting of the Executive Com
uiilee in Richmond, Mr.. FRANKLIN MI
NOR, of Aibemarle, was unanimously cleo
led TO deliver the address as the mex, mCa-
S'Ng of the Society, and Mr.. A. X. BoTE-
LEg, of~this County, Vs. unanimously
elected TO deliver the yaledlciory on -,
sane occasion.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-10

Brigham Young is building two large
and beautiful houses adjoining that which
he now occupies in Salt Lake City, to
accommodate his increasing family. He
now reioices in between fifty and sixty
wives, and from iorty-fve to fifty chill
dren. Elder kmbali, one Of the Nor
anon Apostles, has between SIXTY and sew
entv COnsOrls.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-10
KATE AYLESFORD--A Story Of the
Refugees

Y. B. PETERSON, l02 Chestnut Street,
Philadelphia, has in press, and will pub
lisi! in few days, wori, of the above
title, complete in one large volume, neatly
bound in Cloth, for 81 20 or in two
volumes, paper cover, fOT 81, what he
believes TO be the best Historical Novel
ever written in America. 1t is not only a
true tale of the times that "iried mems
sOuls," MOI only a faithful picture Of the
manners of 70, but one of the most thrill
ling, powerful, and absorbing stories ever
penned. This is the opinion of the best
and most impartial editors and critics,
several of whom have read the work in
proof sheets. They all say that it is no
mere "catch-penny" fiction, but one of
equal value and interest; full of stirring
incidents and strongly drawn scenes in
tensely interesting on every page, yet so
beautiful in style, and so true to nature,
that it can be read with delight by the
bes! educated men of the country,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-10
CO ADVERTISERS.

Advertisers who wish to give their advertise
ments thorough dissemination in the western
section Of this County, would do well 10 give
publicity to them in the "Shepherdstown Regis
ter" as it enjoys large circulation and is rap
idlv increasing.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-10

WEAK, nervous, depressed in spirits, and a
prey to nnumerab!e mental as well as physical
evils, the victim to dyspepsia is indeed an object
of commisseratOn Yctit is absurd for him to
despair. We care not how low, weak nervous
and irritable he may be, the cordial properties
of Hollands German Bitters, prepared by DR..
C. NJ. Jackson, Philadelphia, are stronger than
the many headed monster which is preying up
on his body and mind aud if he chooses to try
them, we will insure a speedy cure. See ad-
vcriiSpmcut
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-10

RALGI A.-Tho formidable disease,
which seems to battle the skill of physicians,
yields like magic 10 CaItcr's Spanish Mixture
Mr.. F. Boyden, formerly of the Astor House
New Xork, and late proprietor of the Exchange
Hotel, Richmond, Va, is one Of the hundreds
who have been cured Of severe Neuralgia, by
Car,er's Spanisb Mixture. Since his cure he
has recommended it TO numbers of others, who
were suffering with nearly every form Of disease,
with the most wonderful success. He says 1t Is
the most extraordinary medicine he has ever
seen used and the best blood purifier known.
e.@See advertisement in another column.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-10

Mr.. Samuel S. Whiting, clerk in the
Treasury Department, native of Eau
quiey County, and we'll known in this
place, called yesterday, in Washington, on
the Paying Clerk OF the Department, and
whilst converslng with him, was taken
suddenly i'll, and expired in few mo-
ments.-.4ier. Gax.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-10

FEMALE SEMINARY BURSED.-On the
23d ull., the French Seminary, at Henry
(lIImois) was burned 10 the ground, Most
Of the furniture was saved. Building val
ued al SO, 800 insured Cor 81 800.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-10

SwoRD OF JACEsoN.-A few days ago
the sword of General Jackson, used al
New Orleans, passed through Chattanoo-
ma. Tenn, en- route for the national ar
cshives at Washington. 1t was broken in
two pieces.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-10

Sales OF Howard street at 81 10. Wheat
sales Of Waite made - s2as2 10. Corn sales
OF white sGao7c,, yellow 5G4Soc. Vals-sales
st 43a5G. R5e-Ro sales,-C Clipper 9Th inst
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-10

The "Wildcats," as the Democracy Of
Newport, Ky. call themselves succeeded
on Monday in electing their candidates
for Mayor and Marshal; by small MAORI
ties
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-10
Fire on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad

On last Saturday night, says the Cum
berand Telegraph, a very serious fire oc-
Cured on Section S8, on the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad, destroying the engine
house and machine shop at that point, to-
gelher with the contents, amongst which
were three first class passenger locomo-
tives valued al 100000. The total loss
is estimated at $4,000. The fire is sup
posed to have originated from the engines.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-10

Thos. NJ. Gally, Esq, Of Wheeling,
died at Fort Adams. Miss. on The lalh
uIi. The deceased was we'll known in
Virginia, as temperance orator, a mem
her Of the constitutional convention IN
1850, and subsequently member OF the
legislature Of the State.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-10

Every now and again, we are called to
notice one of IIardy's slapIes-ine cat
tie. Amongst them, those of Mr.. |. v.
Seymour, subjected 10 scale yesterday,
are worthy of remark. They numbered
80, and weighed in gross $3.50 lbs. be,
ing an average of $780,. These cattle
were sold to ID. NJ. Mcneil, Esq, at the
best scale of prices HQray Whig.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-10
UopR,p1E MURDER OF A FEMALE

| HORRIBLE MURDER OF A FEMALE
THE Inhuman PerpetrafOr Of The Deea
.4rrestei-~Trial, &c.--The Paducah A.
merican of the 2lst ull., contains the FOL
lowing horrible tragedy
Our city was thrown into great excite
men! on Saturday morning last, by tile
report of most brutal and lnhumaa MUIR
der committed The night before. 1t ap,
pears that man named Graham bad
been living in the upper part OF the cry
with woman of ill-iame, named MOT
risop. They had been occupying the
house only for few days, and seemed to
be living very peaceabIy together until the
night in question. During the night a
woman in the adjoining room, hearing a
noise in the room of Graham, went 10
the door, and, as she started in, met Ora
ham, his hands dyed in blood, knife in
one hand and his rifle in the other. He
remarked that he chad killed her--thaI
there was another person he intended to
kill, and that he would then leave Padu-
cah.' When the woman reached the
room she found the girl in the agonies Of
death. Her throat was black, where the
scoundrel had choked her while he in
hIcted some twenty odd wounds upon her
body, neck, face and head. She expired
in few moments afterwards. Phe Cor
oner's jury rendered a verdict in accor-
dance with the foregoing facts. Graham
was arrested on Saturday, and but for the
fact that he was hurried off TO Jail imme-
diately we fear our city would have been
the scene Of the fearful vengeance OF mob
law. Graham was brought before Judge
Smelly on Monday last, end, after an
investigation of the facts, he was ordered
to he heavily ironed, TO await his final
trial at the next term of the Circuit Courl.
Graham is widower, of about forty
years Of age; the girl Morrison was about
eighteen.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-10
The Tariff.

A strong and vigorous effort was made
in Congress TO bring about modification
of the tariff, but il was killed of, the
members concluding that it was better as
it is than hasiy and precip.Iate legislation.
We are of the same opinion, particularly
when that hasly legislation is intended for
the exclusive benefit of monopolies, as in
this case. Equal and exact justice to
all" is the motto under which legislation
upon this question should be conducted.
Elli is rumored ihat the present board
of directors Of the CHESAPEAKE and Ohio
Canal will be compelled 10 walk The plank
il June next. So says the Cumberland
.TeIeg',.,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-10

Eg The weather for the last few days
has been mild and pleasant.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-03-10
BALTIMORE MARKET.

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