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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-09-08

TEN Tons OF GoLD.--The North
British Mail says; 1--WE have seen
letter from Melbourne, daed the 10lh Of
May, per the George Marshall. 10 res
pectabe firm in town, wherein it is stated
that rumor was then prevalent in Mel
bourne, that a piece of solid gold weigh
ing ten tons had been found in the Tar
hangover diggings. If this turns out TO be
true, it will have an important and bene'
fetal ellec, upon the trade Of The colony
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-09-08

CHINESE LuXURY.--The Chinese Of Cal
ifornia celebrate May day in high old sryle.
Among The dishes prepared at the Bow
WOW Hotel was po!-pic, made of the
following delicate viands One door mat,
two Gals, three pairs OF boots, one dog,
our poll parrots, one pair cotton socks,
sixteen swapping tur,les,and the four quar-
ter Of a ho,sc. The calls numbered some
SIX hundred. That's poI-ple as Is po;-
PIE.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-09-08

HoRRIBLE.-The Free American, at
North Adams, Mass, of last week, an
nounces that bov was devoured in the
woods by a wild beast, supposed 10 be a
bear or panlher,) in Woodlord, adjoining
Readsboro'. the week previous. All but
his head and feet (the latter encased in his
boots we're eaten by the animal. Near
the remains lay fishing line and rod, and
a small string of fish, His name was
Jones,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-09-08

LIVER DISEASE.-Carter's Spanish Mix
ture, as a remedy for liver disease aud the mum
Der of formidable evils connected with q disor
ganised state of that organ, Is unrivaled.
Hundreds of certificates, from the highest
sources of persons, living in the City Of Rich
mond, Va, might be given Of cures effected by
Carriers Spanish Mixture. We have only room
to refer to the extraordinary cure Of Samuel NJ.
Drlnker, Esq, of the firm OF Druker * Morris,
Booksellers, Richmond Va, who was cured by
two bottles of Carriers Spanish Mixture, after
three years suffering from disc ased liver He
saws lis action on the blood is wonderful better
than all the medicine he had ever taken, and
cheerfully recommends it to all. See adTer-
tISement,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-09-08
PEACHES IN WIsCoNsIN.--A Milwaukee
wis., paper states that peaches are re-
falling in that market at shilling each.
cc,J q ~. r., - 4 cl-GG
c-A q u Is LII L-gCLJS

On Wednesday, 9Th inst, by Rev. C..
w. Andrews, Mr.. Joseph n. ChapIine,
of Dubuque City, Iowa, formerly Of this
County, to Miss ,4nna Elisabeth Chap
line, eldest daughter Of the late James A.
Chapline, of this County.
On Thursday last, by Rev. John Grove,
Mr.. Peter Dick and Miss Harriet finn
KearnS, both of Berkeley county.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-09-08

~ If the statements we see ~ many OF the
papers. and the names ofmany 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 me
height Of incredibly to doubt for moment me M,
intrinsic rirtue of the ''MEXiCAN MUSIAAG
LINIMENT." The fact is admitted by all mat
il is the best external remedy ever discovered Sy
the medical faculty; and that If Is 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 wit any ct The
diseases for liich tits recommended. IL see
advertisements in another column
Mrs. Dexter, an american BloomeI,
IS occurring IN Australia,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-09-08

Judge Thomas II. Bayly is at present
at The Red Sulphur Springs with his fam
lily. The many friends Of the distinguish
ed gentleman throughout Virginia aud the
Union will learn with regret of his con-
tinued illness. He is improving slowly.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-09-08
Fourteen wears ago gentleman now re

Fourteen years ago gentleman now re-
siding in Plusburg, stamped his name up
on piece of the silver coin commonly
known as ''levy." Lately lie received
ii by letter from his brolhGs in Iowa, who
had received it there. The history of that
shilling would be curious. Who can i'm
aglne lis various adventures
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-09-08

The late Ex-Governor Metcal(, the dis
linguished keniuckian, who fell victim
to cholera in Nelson county, in that State,
on the 18th ull., Was native OF Fauquler
county. Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-09-08


RELIEF MEETlNG.-ln accordance will
notice published in the papers last week
says the Spirit of Jefferson, meeting o
the citizens Of our county assembled in the
Courthouse, on Friday afternoon, at 3 o
clock, TO consider and adopt means of al
fording assistance TO their afflicted fellow
citizens of Norfolk.
Col. BraXton Davenport was called to
the Chair and Robt. w. Baylor and h.
Nj. English, appointed Secretaries,
Il. II. Lee, Esq, addressed the meet
ing in few brief but affecting remarks,
and moved that committee of three be
appointed by the chair, to propose some
plan for the action of the meeting. Where
upon,,he chair appointed r. ii. Lee, Rev.
G.. f.. Amber and Geo. w. Turner, said
commute. The Committee having retlr-
cd for few moments, reported that com
mittees from the different sections of the
county be appointed to solicit subscrIp,l-
ons, and named the following gentlemen
as said committees For Harpers-Ferry-
A. ii. Herr, DIR. n. Marmion, j. f. +.
Dangerheld, Philip Burkart, VIM. J. Ste
phens, Edward Lucas, Sen, Geo, MAUI
ey, Isaac Fouke, Henry Glove and Capt
John Moler.
For Shepherdstown-A. r. Boteler'
E. |. Lee, John X. White, Charles Har-
per, J. F. Hamtramck, Thomas Hessy,
Giles HammeI, John M. Jewett and Dr.
John Reynolds.
For Smith6eld-Dr. Samuel Scolay
DR.. Mann p. Nelson, Geo. II. Beckwith
John ii. Smith, Robert V. Shirley, Jas.
Grantham, Nicholas Shaul, Samuel J. g.
Moore, John F. Smith and Meredith
Helm.
For Charleslown-John T. Gibson
Lawson Bolts, r. Nj. English, John },
Lock, VIM. johnson, Francis Yates, VIM
Lucas, Jr., S. X. Dona7in, Geo. w. Eli
chelberger, X. II. Lee, Geo. w. Turner
and Charles II. Lewis. David Howell
was appointed Treasurer.
1t was moved that the Treasurer be in
structed, as soon as he received fifty dol
lars or upwards, TO remit the same TO the
President ofthe Howard Association in
Norfolk and that the Society inform the
members of their appointments, and re-
quest that they remit their collections tc
the Treasurer as speedily as possible.
On motion, The proceedings of this
meeting were ordered 10 be published IN
the papers of the county, with reques
that they would call the attention Of the
community TO prompt and efficient ac'
ton in the cause.
The meeting then adjourned.
BRAXTON DAVENPORT,
r. w. BAYLOR, Sec'try. Oh m.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-09-08

AGRICULTURAL FAIR.--The annual eX-
hibilon of the Agricultural Society OF
Washington County, Md, will be held at
Hagelstown, on the l0Ih, lllh and l2th
of October next.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-09-08
Nomination.

r. HENRY W. HOFFMAN, Esq, Las
roce;yed The nomination OF the American
partv for Congress, for the district con-
no,ed Of the counties of Frederick " 'SI-
u,q,on and Allegany, Maryland.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-09-08
100000 GIFTS.

well-known "Marriasea0!e Genue,
man. with property IN his own i'sA - ooo
A Beautiful, Young and Manageable ,oo
Lady, do do do 2o,VOo
II i TO he understood, that if the gentleman Il
boye named is apPortoned to an unma,T Son,Is
DIV. or the I.ady named 10 an unmarried Gen',e,
man and the PARTIES on interview arc mutually
creed they shall be united in the bonds OF we'd
ISc =, ibe Crsial Palace, Mo York, as soon al
Ter Inc apportionment takes place as shall ne
convenient 10 all parties concerned Snou.d
.fhe lady or gentleman named IN the lISt OF Nh'S
fall TO ihe portion of parties already ma'tieu' Vi
70 y pcrsou of their own sex, or 10 mI'oli Vi
10 rerson for whom they would nave maui,
raj repuguance, then the said gentleman shaII
forfeit TO The person to whom he is 2pporuon-
ed Farm valued at Sl0,G00-and The Lazy I'M
der like circumstances shall forfeit So,OUu III
Cash in consideration Of .heir release from The
claims arising from such apPortonment.
Or should the person OF persons 10 whom INC
above, or either Of them, may be apporiIoncu'
prefer they shall receive, in lieu OF the at-
portionmcnt the forfeit named above, III consld-
Grafton Of a release.
Splendid Country Seat near the
City of New York, valued at S2o,OOo
Farm in Waldo county, Me, con-
tanning l44 acres, valued at lO,OuU
/ Farm I'D ILLINOIS, "'"''
/ Lot Of 100 Acres Of Timber Land o
in Vermont, valued at 4'UUo
Farm in New Hampshire, at %,Voo
Cottage House and Lot in Newton .oo
Mass, LOW
Lot of Land in town OF ShapleiSh, ooo
Maine, containing u acres, at l'UUo
i valued cd At La sSoo each, 5000
3 in the City of Lawrence, Mass, oo
valued at $500 each, l'0Oo
in the town Of Pavonia, NJ }, OPP
posile Phia., at S400 each, SUI
The celebrated 1rotiing Mare Lady
Of the Laks, who can trot in har-
ness mile in 2:40 lJOO
l Mirror of American Scenery one
of the most successful and prohta-
bic Exhibitions in the country, at 2O,OOO
The Original Dioramic Exhibition 800
Burning of Moscow 5,|JO
sci Of Dissolving Views, with APP
paratls complete for Exhibition, 5,OOO
100 lots Of Jeweiry (Rings, chains SCI
at S25 each, $500
10 splendid Rosewood Pianos, at $500
each, 5000
20 do. at $500 each, 5000
Melodcon Organ suitable for
church, go
l ditto 200
9 ditto at 500 each, 200
! Marine Time Piece, "a wonderful
piece of mechanism) $50
l set Dioplric Paintings, at 5000
| Panorama of Tour in the East 100000
100 orders for Hats on 'Genin,' the
celebrated New York halter, 81, 400
81 Clocks worth from 50 to S25 each,
averaging s. each, COG
5 Magnificent Gold Watches at 5000, 500
10 do do at 500 each 1000
100 do do. at $50 each 5000
100 Silver Watches al S2j each, . 600
100 do do at SIS each, 1900
5000 Gold pencils, at - each, Is 900
10000 Finger Rings at ) each, 10000
2s4 1897 Englavings and pieces Of Popu-
larMusic, Uae choice Of cither,) $4,000
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-09-08
The yellow Fever at Norfolk and Ports
mouth

We learn from the Baltimore Clipper
that the fever is on tie increase, sixty
deaths are reported TO have occurred on
the Sd inst, in Norfolk, anG 81 n Ports
mouth. Many corpses were Waiting IN
terment, which was delayed iy the want
of collins, 40 had been sent down from
Richmond. The Howard Association
have determined to establish all Asylum
for the children that have been made or
phans by the pestilence. The following
extract we take from the Norfolk Argus OF
Tuesday -
Our CoNDITIoN.-We have now about
1000 people left in the city, and among
these the mortality is awfuI-worse than
anything yet written of the yisitalious OF
the plague. On Sunday there were up
wards of fifty burials, and what is the
most painful part of the matter, is that all
the bodies were not buried that ought TO
have been-such is the demand OF dead
mortality for its final home. Two doors
from where we are writing there lies a
fostering corpse, which has been decom-
posing for nearly forty-eight hours. The
house is now empty, with the exception
of its dead occupant--the fourth corpse ill
the house within week. But one or two
children Of the afflicted family are LELAND
they are in the Hospital sick.
We learn from the Petersburg Express
that the Mayor of Portsmouth, ID. ID.
Fiske, is dead also S. w. =. Allen, con-
duclor on the Seaboard Road, and Walter
Scott, of Richmond, son Of Robert G.
Scott, Esq, our present Consul for the
Port Of Rio de Ianeiyo, South America.
The news from Norfolk and Portsmouth,
ilh inst, is horri(ying, appalling and
ieart,rendiDg. The burials in Norfolk,
I'd inst, were 40.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-09-08
SHOCKING MURDER AT WoMELsDoRF,

SHOCKING MURDER AT WoMELsDoRr,
PA shocking murder occurred at Wo-
mesdorl, in this county, on Friday NOR
ming last, the particulars of which are thus
given to US. man named John II. b..
Seibert, aged about % years, son of Will
liam Seibert, of Womelsdorl, wished TO
marry a young girl of some twelve or thr,
teen yeats Of age, named Catharine Bouch,
residing with her mother, in an adjoining
house, and was repeatedly heard to decla-
re that if she refused to marry him. she
should marry no one else. On the NOR
ming stated, he watched his opportunity,
when the members of both families were
absent, and attacked the girl in the yard,
seized her by the throat and choked her
until she was scnseless, then took al axe
and beat out her brains, causing instant
death. He also cut two large gashes in
her cheek and across her forehead, with
the edge of the axe. Seibert was lmmedl-
ately arrested by constable Kendall, and
taken before John NJ. Stephens Esq, by
whom he was committed to answer the
charge al the November court. The pris-
oner was lodged in jail.
Seibert, it seems, was from his youth
addicted to fits of insanity. The desire
to marry the girl-a mere child--was OF
course regarded as the within of a lunalic,
and not much thought of. His constant
intercourse with the object Of his regard,
who lived in the next house appears TO
have driven him to desperation. He first
attempted TO commitsuicide by taking laud-
anum, but drank bottle of ink instead |
His next thought appears to have been to
kill the girl; probably intending to kill
himself afterwards. The bulohery is of
too horrible a character to suppose thatit
was perpetrated in cold biood--but be that
as it may, the matter will be thoroughly |
silted by the court when the case comes .
up for trial. The affair has occasioncd
great excitement in Womelsdorl.-BerkS
ned Sch. JoeTnM.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-09-08

FLOUR SPEcuLATIoNs.-The Buffalo
Republic has an article In the issue OF
August 23d, reterating the truth of their
article last spring, that the supply of bread
stufrs was ample for all home demand, and
that every penny charged for flour over
and above fair export price, has been so
much money taken out of the pockets Of
the consumers for the benefit of the specu-
lators. The Republic says
"That during the present summer, on
the 800, 900 barrels received by the State
Of New York, through her northern bor-
ders, consumers have been swindIed out
of between three and four millions Of dol
lars.
The produce trade Of 1855 has been an
exception to all former years, as well as
to all laws regulating such transactions.
The law Of supply and demand has been
kept completely out Of sight, and has had
no more ehecl than the Fugitive Slave
Law in Canada. The crop of 1854 has
been exclusively controlled by limited
number of persons who have sent 1t for
W ard in just such quantities as they re-
quired, and in no grealer-who have held
ii just as long as they desired, and no Ion
ger, and who have sold when they could
get their price land stored when they could
not, just as it suited their own convent
/ ence.
There has been perfect understanding
among the dealers from the commence
ment. Combinations and re-comblnaiions
have been formed for the purpose OF keep,
ing prices up, and the banks have aided
to the fullest extent in carryingout the plan
That it has proved notorious, but thai
much money has been made out Of the op'
Grafton, save by The farmers, we are no
disposed TO admit. The spectators have
overshot the mark, and the anxiety which
they have suffered is likely 10 prove then
own reward"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-09-08
S275.l96

S2Ij, TIC
The distribution or apportionment Of the a.
bove named Gifts will in no case be deferred
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-09-08
FIRST DAY OF MAY. 1856.

and will be had sooner, provided the Tickets
are all sold, due notice Of which will be given,
at which time the Shareholders will meet to-
gether at some suitable place, hereafter to be
designated, and select a committee Of three
persons from their own body. under whose SUI
pcryision the property may be disposed Of in
such manner as said shareholders may direct.
All order, for Tickets by mail, shou ID be regis
tered aud addressed toJOSIAH PERHAM,
GG3 Broadway, New York.
Correspondents will please write distinctly
their name, residence, COUNTY and Ststc, TO pre-
vent errors. Or if convenient, enclose an en-
yelopo, with their directions on il in full--in
when such Tickets as they may order will be
returned.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-09-08
SHARES ONLY 81 EACH.

or II for $40. each Of which will admit four
persons to Pe.,iam's Opera House. 663 Broadway,
New York. or to has other entertainments IN va
rious parts of the country, aud VIII entitie !pe
! - =, one slarc or interest in the following
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-09-08

IEP The prevalence OF incorrect notions up
on the subject Of medicine, is great cause Of
misery. Medicinal practice should be governed
by principles cautiously deduced from the con-
trbutions of long experience and close observa-
tons How important, then, that no medicine
be taken by nvalids, unless it emanateS from
the hands of men of talent, judgement, and the
slrictest probity. Hoohands German Bitters,
prepared by DE-. c. Nj. jackson, Philadelphia, IS
preparation emanating from one of the most
celebrated practitioners of modern times, and
one Of the greatest medical writers Germany
ever produced. This article is now IN able
hands, as evidence that the article Is prepared
carefully and skilfuly, it is producing the elect
The original inventor intended. is used by
many Of leading practitioners Of Philadelphia
in eases of debility Of the digestive organs, and
hillary apparatus, and the diseases arising there
from. We therefore recommend this medl-
cine TO suffering inyalidS. See advertisement.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-09-08

F.1oF A BRIDGE.--As Van Amburgh
g. Cos menagerie were crossing bridge
n darlington. n. j., on the 2iIh ult., the
bridge gave way, and the cage containing
the rhinocelos went down, The rhinoc-
eros went down. The rhinoceros, horses
and driver were badly bruised, and lad
who was standing on the bridge at the
time was so seriously injured that his HE
is desPai'ed Of.
The telegraph between ConstantfnoPfe
anG Sohumla is complete, and in few
DAYS will he in working order, when
news from Conslanlnople may reach
| LONDON III eighteen hours,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-09-08
AGENTS WANTED

in every city, town and village in the United
States and Canodls, 10 obtain subscriptions for
Tickets 10 whom liberal commissions will be
giycn agd every f3ciiy IN The way Of Show
bills, Circulars SC. VIII be offered 20 make the
into it with spirit. Applicants for agencies will
apply or address rs above.
September 8, 1855. 42-f
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-09-08

TERRIBLE RAILROAD DIsAsTER.--Ihe
% O'Clock train from Philadelphia for New
York on Wednesday 29th ult., met with
a serious accident near Burling tor, by run
ming over horse. The accident occur
red two miles above Burlington. The up
tram waited al Burlington for the down
train, which was behind time ten minutes,
and then went on slowly.
vehicle at the crossing waited until
the train passed up and then started TO
cross the track. Just at this moment, the
engineer Of the up train hearing the down
train approaching, suddenIy reversed his
engine, and coming back encountered the
vehicle, crushing it 10 pieces, the occu-
pants fortunately escaping by throwing
themselves from it. The collision with
The vehicle threw the whole train from the
track with terrible results. One car ran
completely through the next car, killing or
manning nearly all the passengers in il!
Twenty three were killed and some fl-
ty wounded. Among those killed was
Baron de ST. Andre, French consul at
PhiIadel phia. Among the names in The
list of wounded, appear those of Hon.
VIM. Whelan of the Naval Bureau, Wash
ington, Commander Jos. M. Smith anG
Spencer McCorkle, of the U. S. Coast
Survey, and Hon, w. G. Maclay, of New
York.
The vehicle which caused the terrible
accident was driven by DR.. Hannegan, land
contained his wife and two children. All
escaped with triAing injury, but both of
the horses were killed. The driver was
hard of hearing and did not perceive the
train returning. Having seen the train
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-05-26
PROPOSALS.
NAVY DEPARTMENT,


Bureau of Yards and Docks, May 1, 1855.
SEALED PROPOSALS FOR EACH CLASS Sc
Separately, endorsed Proposals for Class No (nae the
CLASP for the maynard at ae the yar will be received
at this Office until the eighth day of June next for
furnishing and delivering navy yards named
the materials and articles embraced in the following class
and which particularly described in printed sched
ues which will be furnished applications and sent by
mail if so requested to persons desiring to offer to contract
for or all the classes named therein, by the comman
dans of the several navyyard for the classes for the
yards under their command by the agent
thereto, or by the bureau for all the yards.
In bidders desire the commandments navy agents
to send them schedules by mail it will be necessary
der to insure their transmission they should
in their application postage stamps the law requires all
postage to be prepaid.
Bidders hereby cautioned and particularly notified
that their offers must be in the form hereinafter prescribed
and be mailed in time reach their destination before the
time expires for receiving them bid will be considered
which shall be received after the period stated and al
lowance will be made for failures of the mail.
guard against offers being opened before the time
pointed bidders requested to endorse the envelope
above the address, and draw line under the endorsement
thus: Prop9Sa%s for Cass No (aanoe tile css) for the
Macy Yard at taan,e the yard')
To the Chief of the Bureau of Yards Docks, Wash
ington, D. c.
All bids which may be opened before the proper time in
consequence of their not being endorsed above will be
returned to the bidders