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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-07-14
The Greatest Remedy Ever Known.
Constitutional Debility,

b. ought on by selt.abuse, most terrible disease
which has brought thousands Of the human race
to untmely graves, thus blasting The brilliant
hopes of parents, and bIighing in the bud the
glorious ambition of many noble youth, can
I've cured nv this
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-07-14
TEN-PIN ALLEYS, SWINGS. &c.,

for the use of visitors and persons seeking a
more varied recreation, will have the neighboI-
ing mountains for the hunt, and The Antietam
but short distance Off for angling. In adj
dtion 10 these attractions, the
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-07-14
SOUTHERN PROTECTION
| D s ] R An { ! GO N ? An 7
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
4 Capital Over 100000, and constantly IN
creaSing. so

THE Charter Of this Company offers more ia
i vorabIe advantages to The farmer and others
than any other Company chartered III the State,
BY insurng with or without premium ,Hn nN's
mount Of the premium in cash, or by eilecting
cash insurance for two years, the insured saves
one eighth of tue amount he would otherwise
have to pay or by becoming member and
giving small premium note, the insured saves
nearly one half of the amount charged by Stock
Companies, when insuring from year to year.
This is the advantage resulting from the COM
Of
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-07-14
THE LADIES DEPARTMENT
MOURNING GOODS.

Great pains have been taken in this Depart
ment-embracIng every thing one could disrc,
of the very finest american, french aud english
fairies
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-07-14
100000 IN GIFTS
var WIN -, pMOPhEMi Z.
CAPITAL CITY, ART UNION,
COLUNBUS, OHIO.

DURNELL & cos SECOND GREAT GlF
ID DISrEfBUGION. The proPrIetors take
great pleasure in announcing 10 the cllZens ot
The onion, that in consequence OF the great sal
islaction manifested by The ticket-holders oh
IN, ir first great Distribution, ana TIE many thou-
sand solicitations from ali parts OF the country
in relation to whether they intend getting up
another Distribution Of Gifts for the people,
they have after an immense outlay, bsen ena-
bled to offer TO their thousands OF patrons the
following valuable magnificent, aud unprecc-
dented BRILLIANT SCHEME, 10 be dIsIriou-
Ted as soon as the $500, 600 Beautiful Engra'lngs
of the CAPITOL OF Ono are distributed among
their patrons. The price Of the Engraving IS
but One Dollar, and as paror ornament IL
cannot be surpassed.
Read attenlive!y the following list of beautl-
full and costly Gifts, which will be satisfactorily
distributed by a committee Of ten, selected one
from each State where the largest NUMBER Oh
subscribers are obtained : ooo
Farm in the State Of Indiana, $4,000
u, - OL;n 5000
do do 5000
- V SoLnUo6rs Ohio $500
do do do do $500
Mount Vernon. $500
no|bo $500
Brick Cottage and Lot in Columbus, 5000
do do do do 5000
Frame do do do $500
Handsome country residence IN Sc
go, Perry county, Ohio, l,9oo
Splendid building lots IN Columbus, o
10 40 do ~ ~ 500. $4,000
do do Cleveland, 5000
Grand Action Piano (Chickerlngs 200
Gold Watch, set with Diamonds, l,OOO
: Cola Watches At $500 each, $500
10 Rosewood Pianos, at $500, 5,OOO
10 do do al $500, 4,OU0
10 do do al $500, 5000
so Gold Watches, at $50, 800
Iol do do atslOO. 10000
100 do do AT SIS 800
100 do do at $40, 1000
900 Silver do at so, 6,0Oo
5OO do do atSI5 $500
1000 Ladies' Gold Breast Pins, at 81, i,0O0
300 do Brocha ShawIs, at sos, 5000
900 do Silk Dress Patterns, at so, IL, 900
5000 Gold Pencils, at 81 $4,000
10000 Gold Pens, with Silver Cases at 80, 10000
10000 Gold Rings, at 81 80 each, 30OOO
Io0O0 do do at ii each, 10000
Every purchaser Of the splendid large Liiho-
graphic Engraving, will receive Certificate Of
Membership emitting them 10 a chance in the
above list Of valuable and costly Gifts for the
People The Engravings can be sent by mail
(wllhout being damaged, } 10 any part of tho
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-07-14
Sore Legs, Sore Breasts, Wounds and
Ulcers.

Some Of the most scientific surgeons now re-
" solely on the use Of this wonderful Ointment,
when having 10 cope with the worst cases Of
sores, wounds, ulcers, gIandular swellngs, and
umors. Professor Holloway has, by Command
Of the Allied Governments, dispatched to the
hospitals OF the East, large shipments of this
Ointment, to be used under the direction Of the
Medical Slaf, in the worst cases Of wounds. 1t
will cure any ulcer, glandular swelling, stiffness
or contraction of the joints, even Of 20 years
standing.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-07-14
LADIES' WEAR.

A very 6ne stock Of plain and fg'd bareges, plain
and fg'd moaslhs, berage de LANES, fine french
lawns, a large lot of ginghams and best style
prints, brlliants, fine bard cambrics, dotted and
fg'd swiss, debage, also plain, striped, Eg'd and
dress silks.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-07-14
"QUICK SALES AND SMALL PROFITS.

SECON ~ ANN al
ENTCH & STONEBRAkER are DOW re-,
II eeiying their second supply OF S6.u.hEh
GOODS, which they can sell 20 per cent lower
than ever before offered in this market. lhey
would cordially invite the public 10 call and see
for themselves, as they can accommodate mem
with everything IN their lire OF business ihey
would call particular attention to lnsif large
and complete assortment of ladies and gents
Shoes. DouaeSticS, Queens-ware, I'm
yare, Hardware, Groceries, b.
con and Lard, Shad, Herring,
Mackerel, Of the best qual-
iiu, Paints, Oils, Fancy Goods, Orda'
ges, Lemons, Raisins, Figs, Can
dies, Nuts, &C., &c.
They would respectfully call the attention OIL
farmers to their large stock OF
Groceries, for Harvest purposes
r= Give us call and examine our goods
as we feel confident you will be SATISFIED Ne me-
motto is "Quick Sales and etnaii
Profts.n Respectfully, yours,
RENTCH s. STONEBR.ihf'k
Shepherdstowu, June I6, 1855. Jul
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-07-14
T II E B A T II S ,

from pure mountain spring water, will be lnie-
rior to those of no other establishment for neat
ness and convenient arrangement The CAVE,
one Of The most natural cufiosities in the coun-
try will be enclosed, and lighted for the convent
ence of visitors. Attached TO the establishment,
Will be found
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-07-14
Hosiery.

A large stock Of ladies black, slate, brown an
beached Isle thread, and locked hose, gents blea
ehed, brown ribb'd, Isle thread and fancy dc
boys 60 all sizes.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-07-14
HOLLOWAY'S OINTMENT.
The Grand External Remedy.

DY the aid of microscope, we see mliuon , VI
ID little openings on the surface o; our ooI'es'
Through these this Ointment, when ruopeu y.
the skin, is carried to any organ or in"arG pa..'
Diseases of the Kidneys, disorders Of the LIVE, e.
affections of the heart, Inflammation o, 'ne
Lungs, Asthmas, Coughs and Colds are Oy It's
means efIectualy cured. Every housewife know" -
that salt passes freely through bone or meat oa
apv ,Lipkness. This healing Ointment JET iilUie
Aly penetrates through any bone OF n'S'!
part of the living body, curing the most dange',
Gus inward complaints, that cannot be reacu'u
by other means.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-07-14
Fancy and White Goods.

French worked collars-entireIy new pat
terms, embroideres Of every description, sleeves,
cuff, ruling, swiss, null, nsnsooS, barred and
curtain muslins, white brilliantees, ribbons
very low, head dresses at half price, wells Of
every description
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-07-14
S, Salt Rheum and ScOrOutI'
HumOrS.

No remedy has ever done so much for the
cure Of diseases OF the Skin, whatever tosm they
may assume, as This Ointment. No case OF SAT-
Rheum, Scurvy, Sore Heads, Scrofula, or Fry
sipelas, can long withstand its influence Inc
inventor has travelled over many parts OF the
globe, visiting the principal hospitals dispensing
this Ointment giving advice as to ITS aPPiica-
ton, and has thus been the means OF restoring
countless numbers 10 health.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-07-14
Piles ard FiStulaS.

These and other similar distressing complaints
can be efectualy cured if the Ointment be we'll
rubbed in over the parts affected, and by other
wise following the printed directions around each
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-07-14
CASH AND MUTUAL PRINCIPLE.

This Company commenced issuing Policies
against loss or damage by fire, on the 10th cay
Of March, 1854, since which time over Eight
hundred persons have become members oil me
Company, and are increasing their business dali
Nv; aud feel grateful for the liberal patronage
bestowed upon the Company thus far, and for
its flatterlng prospects of future usefulness: The
Directors hope and believe, that by prudence,
caution, and rigid system of economy, they
will establish for this Company a reputation for
cheapness and safety, not surpassed by any
Company in the United States.
All differences in settlement Of losses may
be determined by three disinterested Arbitra-
tors, of the County where such loss happened,
to be mutually chosen by the insured and the
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-07-14

Both The Ointment and Pills should be
used IN the foHOwing cases
Bunions Burns Chapped Hands
Chihains FiStslas Gout
LumbagO Piles MeFcurialErup-
rheumatism Salt Rheum tons
Skin Diseases Sore Legs Sore Breasts
Sore Heads Sore Throats Sprains
Sores of all kinds Scads Sweed Gland;
S.if Joints Ulcers VeneTeal Sores
Wounds ofall kinds
10 Sold at the Manufactures OF ProiesSc.
Holloway, 80 Maiden Lane, New York, anu
2I4 Strand, London, and by all respectable
Druggists AMI Dealers of Medicines throughout
the United States, and the civilized world, in
Pots, at % cents. GO l-2 cents. and 81 each.
There is considerable saving by taking the
larger sizes.
\. B.-Directions for the guidance OF pa
iertS in every disorder are affixed to each Pot
June 30, $50. 32-ly
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-07-14
!!

Shephe rdstown, April 7, 1855 20-u
NOTICE !
THE undersigned respectfully invites the at
i sention Of his friends and the public general
", 10 his fine Stock of Spring and summer
Goods consisting as follows
GENTLEMEN'S WEAR.
Black and Fancy cassimeres, summer tweeds, do
cloths cashmerelts, fancy cloths, also line lot OF
french drills, marselIes vestings farmers drill,
broad duck, bard linens and cottonades.
LADAES' WEAR.
A very fine stock Of plain and Gg'd bareges, plain
and fig'd moasliRs, berage de LANES, fine french
lawns, large lot of ginghams and best style
prints, briants, fine bard cambrics, dotted and
fg'd swiss, debage, also plain, striped, Eg'd and
changeable dress silks.
Hosiery.
A large sock Of ladies black, slate, brown and
bleached Isle thread, and locked hose, gents blea-
ehed, brown ribbd, Hsle thread and fancy do,
boys Go all sizes.
CEDAR WARE.
Water kegs, painted noggins, all sizes, tub
wash boards.
Ready-made Clothing.
Ready-made coats, summer cloth, striped and
brown linen, which we will sell very cheap.
HATS AND CAPS.
Palm leaf, german straw, guiaquill, canton, eng
lish braid, seal colesed, white and black mems d
boys slouches stiff brim do, high crown white
and pearl do, fashionable silk hats, mems and
boys blue fancy and black cloth caps.
Boots and Shoes.
Ladies fine morocco boots, ladies thick and thin
sole morocco, kid and patent leather walking
shoes, black and coored half and whole lasting
CATERS, misses thick and thin soled shoes, and
large lot of chiidrens morocco and fancy shoes,
mems and boys patent & enameled leather, dres-
sed goat and calE-skin shoes.
BRUSHES.
White wash, counter, floor, paint and Backing
brushes, all prices.
BOnnetS at Cost.
A large supply of english braid, knotted do, bril-
liante straw, diamond do, and open worked which
we will sell at cost and under.
Ribbons.
A fine assortment of bonnet ribbons, plain, red,
and fs'd, which we Will sell very low.
LADIES' TRIMMINGS
of every description, such as gimps, brads, rib
bons, fringes of all colors, variety OF dress,
glass and silk buttons, all colors.
GLOVES.
Ladies and gents kid, tafieta silk. lie thread,
Buck ska gloves and guantleis, pic mic mils, long
and short, all sizes.
CARPETING AND MATING.
A fine lot Of forrest and Powered styles of
pet, very cheap, best quality of china mating &
door mats.
DRUGS, &C.,
James Hair Tonic, Barry's Tricopheross,
Christians Catharion, for the hair, Ayers Cher
~ Pectoral, Horseman's Hope, Mexican Mus
tang Eminent, best quality Der deaux Oil foF
,ohIe nse. Heckers Faripa, Hesrys Magnesia,
Bay Rum, Transparent and Fancy Soaps
TOBACCO.
Gravely brand, Geo. w. Calls hne cut Dor chew
mo ScafarIatt Smoking, and 100 Spanish
Cheroots.
Carpet Chain
4 large lot Of carpet chain, all colors' cotton
do, all Nos. nc
Fresh wafer and soda crackers, Cheese, i-e m
ons. sol, shel almonds. Also nne anu eo"
oIete stock of everything USUALLY Sept
ronn,gy s,o.s. Al! Of which we will sell very
law for the CASH or TO panctual customers on a
credit of IL months. ,xnppp
''e't' " John H. McENDREE-
JnpeQ iSbO,
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Gentlemens' Department.

This department embraces every variety of
the most desirable goods IN market and Of the
very latest styles, from hns 10 snperfine cloths
caslmers, yestiHg, linen drills, tweeds, italian
cloths-someihing new, cottonaGes, satinetts,
linen duck, Sc
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-07-14
Boots and Shoes.

Ladies fine morocco boots, ladies thick and thin
sole morocco, kid and patent leather walking
shoes, black and colored half and whole lasting
CATERS, misses thick and thin soled shoes, and
large lot Of chiidrens morocco and fancy shoes,
mems and boys patent & enameled leather, dres-
sed goat and calEskin shoes.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-07-14
CEDAR WARE.

Water Kegs, painted noggins, all SIZES, tn
chuYns, tubs, wooden bowls, do spoons, Yin
wash boards,
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THE
~ merriam Springs"
LOCATED AT
SMITHSBURG, WASHINGTON C0JTN-
NV 1JtDVI AMI

WILL be open for the reception Of visitors on
w the LIST Of May, at which time the season
will regularly commence. These Springs offer
superior inducements to persons, and particular
Iy to families, desiring pleasant and heallhlul
resort during the summer. The buildings at
tached to them are large and convenient, adml-
rably adapted TO the comfort Of guests; while
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-07-14

EVcTy PuICNaSGT OF IHt sPTtNUIu TdTS0 I8THU-
graphic Engraving, Will receive Certificate oil
Membership emitting them 10 a chance in tho
above list Of valuable and costly Gifts for the
People. The Engravings can be sent by mail
(wIIhout being damaged, } 10 any part of tho
country.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-07-14

ID X T. e Il y IL y:
II. w. THOMAS, CHRIsToPHER NEALE'
CHAs. f. STUART, w. ID. MASSEY,
S 5. MASTERS, GEO. A. TAyENNER,
w. r. HARPER, Il. T. Hull,
JAMES II. Close, SHoLTo 7. STUART,
HESRY SnALKEIFoRp, EDWARD SANGsTER,
OFFIC RS:
IT w. THOMAS CHAs. Z. STUART,
President Counsellor
w u. Massey, GEO. A. TAvENNER,
Vice President Treasurer.
JAMES Il. CLOSE, Secretary.
A. Applications for Insurance can be made
to our Agent, at Shepherdstown, Va.
J. p. A. ENTLER, Agent.
June l6, 1855. 3O-ly
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-07-14
CARPET Chain.

Fresh wafer and soda crackers Cheese zen
ons so1. shell almonds. Also 6ne and COM
oIete sock of everything usually kepI ~ a
p p s,o,s. ALI Of which we will sell very
low for the CASH or 10 punctual customers Oh d
credit of IL months. pvnpFE
sbepberdstown, June 9, 1859.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-07-14
L. o o X Ill Z X e I!
GREAT BARGAINS!

THE undersigned has just returned from Bal
l. tImorc and Philadelphia, and now opening
one of The largest & most splendid assortment Of
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-07-14

he has ever had, being bought exclusively for
cash he is enabled 10 offer great inducements,
at least SO per cent lower than last spring prices
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-07-14
Ready-made Clothing.

Palm leaf, german straw, guiaquiIT, canton, eng
lish braid, seal colesed, white and black mems 6
boys slouches, stiff brm do, high crown whit
and pearl do, fashionable silk hats, mems ant
boys blue, fancy and black cloth caps.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-07-14

1000 Ladies' Gold Breast Pins, at 81
200 do Brocha Shawls, at sos,
500 do Silk Dress Patterns at so,
5000 Gold Pencils, at s.,
10000 Gold Pens, with Silver Cases, at 80,
10000 Gold Rings, at 81, 80 each,
10000 do do at 81 each,
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-03-08

. Z
REASONS FOR CONC TO CONGRESS-.
George Gordon, Jr, announces
himself as a candidate for Congress
in the 18th district oi Virginia, and
assigns in an address in the Wy.he-
vile Republican the following rea-
sons for desiring seat in Congress;
81 think il nothing bnt common
honesty 10 confess that / am mainly
moved to become candidate De.
cause Of The easy life and the high
wages connected with a seatln Con-
gress. Now, I do not mean TO as
sert the lie is easy and the wages
high as regards those who occupy
a distinguished place, nSthe great
business Of the Congress oil this
great nation; ] allude 10 those who
stand foot or constitute the tail ot
representations, aud of which there
must alwaysbemore or less, and OF
which, / think, there may now and
,ben be an election Without any Sc
rious public Observation-Disclosures
have presumed to become a can
lidate.'' aslnA sa ell
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-03-08

MAsoN1c.-kt the last conmuni-
cation Of the Grand Lodge Of the
State Of Alabama, the following reso-
luton. reported by the committee on
foreign correspondence, was unan''
mously adopted: s rod a,,,I j.
"Resolued, That hone, bat aihlla-
ted Masons, who regularly pay the ai
annual dues to- thesubordinake Lodge
to which they belong. shall si!ereaiT
ter, within the jurisdiction Of this
Grand Lodge, be buried. in case o.
death, with Masonic honors; and nell
Their are others, orthe families o.
others, entitled to Masonic charlty;
prouidsd, that the free gift, for good
and Sufficient cause, by the Lodge to-
which they belong, Of the dues which.
they ought to pay, shall be consider
ed a payment within the meaning of
this resolntion.a1si nsai 33sief nf5I
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-03-08


squlrped bis fleets BY May, that they
will dare to seek an encounter with
the Allied Elects. The Polish army
was receiving immense reinforce
-ments; larger bodies of troops were
on their way to Bessarabia and the
Crimea, and the nation was hopefully
awaitipg the close Of winter insuper-
stitious expectancy, that the road to
conquest would be pointed out to
them by their Gar and Supreme
Pontiff.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-03-08


BRIGHT SKIES GAIN.--The New
York Journal Of Commerce gives the
following encouraging picture Of the
business prospects Of the present
year: sgeb i9.i5da5i 81. 5s1ef Is aid
= "The letters by the Baltic have a
more cheerful tone than the publish
ed accounts. g Several Of the leading
London bankers write that, in their
opinion, commercial affairs will show
an improvementwhich will continue
throughout the summer and autumn,
in spite 6 the war. The mail brings
out liberal orders for American Sc
curities; and the English funds main
tain remarkable buoyance, consid-
ering the state of political affairs.
We notice that large orders have
been received from, the continent.
and particularly from France, for va
rious articles Of foreign and domestic
produce; the latter will be readily fill
ed, but the former cannot be conve.
niently, owing to the absence of
French vessels. y
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-03-08
md continned confidence Of my con-

and continued confidence of my con-
stituents.s T
8 / entered public life under the
conviction that il q government like
ours, no one should ever be q politi-
clan by trade or profession. In my
experience in public life and inter-
course with public men. ] have seen
nothing to weaken or change, but
much to strengthen and confirm that
conviction--and If my practice
has been in seeming conflict with
my convictions, it has been in
obedience to what ] believed to
be the will and wishes of those whose
servant am and have been,
For the last three years my health
has been generally feeble, at times,
SO much so as to excite the serious
apprehensions Of friends for my fate;
and will require relaxation and at.
tention to restore. es.A i5S sIa'
After mature and anxious DELHI.
Grafton, / have come to the conclu.
sion to withdraw from public life and
will not be a candidate for election il
August next. q s'9gia57sss
In conclusion,I do in the sincerity
Of heart profoundly impressed witt
gratitude, tender to my friends ana
constituents, Acknowledgements o
the deep sense Of obligations under
which their many acts Of kindness
continued confidence and uniform
approval of my public course have
placed me, and the assurance of my
cordial cooperation with them il
everything calculated to promot'
their happiness and prosperity, AM
to perpetuate the blessings, through
all time of our common Govern
ment. espisi Very truly, a5
4u Your and their obi Ser't. 81
81 Eslls s9eI4 sHG. w. JONES.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-03-08

EF Imprisonment for debt still
digraces the statute book OF Massa-
ehuseits. I Apoor, unfortunate cred
tor meets with no mercy There,
while the Imprisonment OF a fugI-
tive slave Instantly excites the pas
sions and prejadices of nearly all
the people. The Boston Bee oil
Tuesday relates the following case,
which, had il referred TO fugitive
slave, would no doubt have caused
a terrible commotion, hut being an
unfortunate creditor, il excites but
passing remark: ~ 5slIs
Happening into the Suffolk Jail
yesterday, on a business errand, we
were somewhat startled by hearing
our name tamiiiarly called from a
prisoners rcll, and in proceeding
NE
TO the window we were surprised
to find an old, welI-known and en-
terprisjng Boston merchant in close
confinement. II seems that this
gentleman had been unsuccessful in
Australian specuiations, and, like
hundreds Of others in every section
Of the country, was compelled TO
suspend payment He was arrang-
ing SETTLEMENT with his creditors,
aud preparing to. commence basi-
ness again, bu, yesterday gentle
man from the Cape, reported to be
the owner ofproperty to the amount
oil 100000, had the unfortunate
merclian. arrested upon an execui
ton. and be is now in jaiI.r9The
amount Of the claim was something
near $4,000 THUS, by the act Of
one creditor, the merchant is depri-
we'd OF his liberty, and the means
Of arranging his assets for the good
Of the Whole; or by renewed exer-
ton to pay in Iull all demands a.
sainst lis estate. 1t is Nighttime
that dis barbarous law Of imprison7
ment for debt was stricken from
the statute book. 1t has disgraced
the state full long enough. .9lil- y