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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-06-07

MOUNT VERNoN.-Gov. Wise having
been requested by the ladies of the Mount
Vernon Association to open negotiations
with John A. Washington in conformity
with the provisions of the late act of the
Virginia Assembly, replies that he cannot
act under the law until the association has
passed constitution and bylaws, the
same to be approved OF by the Governor
and an approved copy thereof filed in the
office of the Secretary of the Common
wealth. The Governor advises the asso-
citation to prepare constitution and by
laws, and then to appoint Hon. Edward
Everett as their advocate and agent, TO APP
pear before Congress asking S2O,OOO,and
the legislatures of the various States OF
the Union asking of each, through lis leg
islalures. its proportion of the sum 49,
O0O) that will remain to be raised, accor-
ding to It's federal numbers.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-06-07
BALTIMORE MARKET

FIonr-SaIes Of $50 hbIs. Howard
street To-Day al s6,l2i. Nothing doing
in CITY Mills or Ohio. They are held at
$6,l2i. Red wheat 81 33 1877 cts {;
white wheat 81 AS a 81. Corn 1880.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-06-07
= See advertisement.
BLOTCHES ON THE SKIN, erup

lions, ETC., are supernduccd by humors
in the blood, and are often very annoying
to Youths and infants. Carter's Spanish
Mixture, when taken according TO drec-
lions. attacks the seat of these diseases,
Gislodges them, and then, by forcing the
cause upon the surface, soon relieves the
sufferer and restores him TO health.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-06-07

Washington County Bank.-On
Tuesday, 40 shares Of Washington Coun-
iy Bank Stock were sold at $3.50 per
share. This is l63 per cen, above par.
Mail,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-06-07

miraculous Preservation Of the Life
of SomnambuliSt.- Miss Ann G. XII
gon, young lady from Mercer, Maine,
who is al Medfeld, Mass, on visit, last
night, about ~ o'clock, left the house of
her friends somnambulism, 81 walked off
an embankment into pond near by. Her
shreks brought TO her assistance young
by the name of Daniel ID. Curtis. (who
CHANGED to be Passing,) who plunged into
the water, and rescued her from drown
ing, and took her Immediately to her
friends. DR.. GaIIop was called, and sue
,ceeded in resuscilatlEg her and she Is
Nv doing well. Too much praise can
- bestowed upon Mr.. Curtis for
a his own life to save Miss Kllgon.
yBOSton Traveller.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-06-07

Sad Case Of Suicide by a IomS
Married Woman.-On Saturday alter
noon last, the Coroner of Delaware coun-
", held an Inquest on the dead body OF
Elizabeth Hunter, wife of Nj. Davis
Hunter of Newtown township, near the
Yves, Chester and Philadelphia road, who
was found dead in her bed on that morn
ING with her throat cut, having severed
the wind-ppe and principal blood YES
sells. The parties had been married some
three months ago, and apparently seemed
to enjoy themselves, and to pass along
life's uneven path happily. The night
previous TO the commission Of the fatal
deed, she remained up Till her husband
left for the Philadelphia market 1t APP
peared that before she retired to her room,
she procured her husbands razor, as It
was subsequently found under the pillow
on which her head lay, covered with
blood. Her frs, attempt to destroy her
life, was by cutting down to the ribs on
the left side Of the body, probably with
the intention of opening the heart. Fail
ing TO accomplish her purpose here, she
commenced upon her throat, and alter
several unsuccessful attempts succeeded
in cutting her throat about four inches a
cross, which must have caused death IN
slanlly.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-06-07
Festival.

A Festival will be given a, the Lee
Town Church, oa Thursday the 10Th inst,
fot the benefit Of the Church.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-06-07

u The American says Brigham
Young "has only forty wives, and for
tune Of three hundred thousand dollars. y
With fashions changing every thirty days,
what is fortune Of three hundred thou
sand dollars among forty wives!
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-06-07

Married men are less troubled with
rheumatism than old bachelors. Dr..
Francis assigns !eason they sleep way
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-06-07
A SuREwD EDITORIAL Welsh eel

A SuREwD EpIrOR.-At Welsh eel
ebration in New York, DR.. Jones told the
following amusing anecdote:
The speaker said that editors were
like other Shrewd men, who had to live
with their eyes and ears open. He rela-
TED story of an editor who started pa
per in new village at the WesI. The
Town was infested by gamblers, whose
presence was a source Of annoyance to the
citizens, who told the editor that If he did
not come out against them they would
not palronize his paper. He replied that
he would give them a "smasher" nexi
day. Sure enough his next issue con.
:aired the promised "smasher," and on
the following morning redoublaoIe editor,
with scissors in hand, was seated in his
sanctum cutting out news. when in walk
ed large man, with. club in his hand,
and demanded to know if the editor was
in. mo sir. vas the reply, "he has
stepped o.h take a seat and read the pa.
pers ne will return in minute" Down
Sal. the indignant man of cards. crossed
his legs, with his club between them, and
commenced reading paper. In the
mean time the editor quietly vamosed
down stairs, and a, the landing below he
me, another excited man with cudg gel in
his hand, who asked him if the editor was
in. Yes sir" was the prompt re-
Spouse "you will frd him seated up
stairs reading a newspaper" The latter,
on entering the room, with furious oa'h
commenced violent assault upon the for
mer, which was resisted with equal feloc-
ity. The fgh, was continued until they
had both rolled to the foot Of the stairs
and pounded each other to their hearts
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-06-07

Fig IN the Uheat.--A great many
farmers. not satisfied with the high PIT
ces that Wheat has commanded, have yet
last years crop on hand and by way
of getting lair prices now, let the reader
expect to hear from all quarters, good
deal Of croaking about "lbe Fly in the
growing Wheat" Dear Crackers, you
should have lie, your wheat fly at the
proper time.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-06-07

The HlccUP.--l had occasion to call
a, Highland shooting lodge, and on en-
tering the kitchen, where two English
sporlsmen were sitting, happened 10 be
attacked by fit of hiccup. One of the
spor,smen took piece Of grey paper
from his pocket, and after lighting and
blowing i, out, he started up and held the
fumes of i, opposite my mouth and nos
,ril. | started, 10 be sure, hut was quite
astonished to find myself Immediately
cured, and have since seen ii frequently
tried on others, and always proving a
never failing remedy. Court
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-06-07
Take Care of Your Faces, Ladies.

Take Care of Your Faces, Ladies.
We wonder if our young ladies', who
wear white wells and bonnets, are aware
tina, they are making frecklcs for their
beauty, White is cooler in the sun than
black, owing to the principles of lada-
ton; but while the white bonnet. VEIL
dress or hat, diminishes the heat OF The
sun by reflection, i. generally increases lis
light, and ii is this that plays the mis-
chief with the fair skin and pretty faces.
SO young ladies', beware. If you have
beauty we scarcely need tell you not to de-
spise it, Ii is more potent than enchanl-
menl, and it is an overmalch for phlIoSo-
ply. 1t ELECTS instructive admiration and
trIumphs without all effort.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-06-07
Democratic National Convention.

This body is now in session at Gin
cinnati. The convention was called TO
order at II o'clock on Monday last by
the appointment of SAM Medalry' OF
Ohio, temporary President. Some 90
600 strangers were supposed to be in
the city, and the cars were momen'arlIy
arriving with more. At 10 O'Clock IN
the evening the excitement was ncreaS-
ing and Mr.. Buchanan's friends were
becoming more confident The last bal
lot we have received, being the 18th, re-
suited as follows :--BuchanAn 1873, Pierce
1876, Douglass 81, Cass 5. Necessary &c
4 choice 1877.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-06-07
Z 3BB 8AII8G'3,
Shepherdstown Market,

For the week ending June 7, 1856.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-06-07
Fatal Accident.

We regret to learn that young gentle
man in easy circumstances, aged about 81
years,hy the name Of William COuchman,
met with an accident on Friday evening
last which terminated his mortal career IN
a few hours after its occurrence. Mr..
Couchman, it appears, being IN town, got
upon one of the freig ht trains OF the Bal
,lmore and Ohio Railroad Co., for the
purpose of riding 10 The residence OF his
mother with whom he was living, sl'ua-
Ted upon the line of the road, some two
or three miles east Of town. Arriving at
ih. place he attempted to jump from the
foo,-board of the tender while the train
was in rapid motion, hut in dong this he
lrl with one Of his legs under the heavily
irrighted tender passed over the limb,
crushing it in a most shocking manner
MIR. Cuuchman, with as litlle delay as
circumstances would admit, was convey
ed TO his home. Physicians were imme
dialely sent for and in short time were
upon The spot to render such assistance
as might be in their power. They soon
severed the few fragments which .ull
held the shattered limb to The DO ,,v. but
they predicted that the un(ortu' late young
man could not survive his injuries, and
true 10 their predictions ne died about 3
o'clock on the foll"'~ing morning. The
young man we Understand was under the
influence oil ,.quor.--Nartins6Wg finer
lean.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-06-07

THE CRcrs.--P Promising as was the
first state of The wheat this spring, the fly,
weeds and dry weather have so injured ii
that more than half crop, if that, cannot
be expected in Frederick, Clarke or Hamp-
shire; or so far as we can learn, in any OF
the counties of the north ValIey.--Um-
chester Tirginian.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-06-07

A Foot Race in JerSey.--A foot race
of one hundred yards for purse Of $500,
between a man named Carr, Of Wnghts-
town, Burlington County, and a MIR.
Dodge, of New York, took place at Tren-
ton, few days since. Carr was the win
ner, coming out some ten feet ahead of
his opponent. The distance was run IN
ten seconds. A large crowd of New
Workers were present, and bets to con-
siderable amount were made, the odds in
favor of the Jerseyman. Just before the
race, the friends of Carr walked up and
down the track, offering two 10 one on
their friend.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-06-07

Earnings Of the baltimore and Oh'0
RaiirOad.-The earnings OF the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad for the month OF April
amour, TO the sum of S557.6l IS, show
ing an increase over the corresponding
month Of last year of $ls2,744,O7. This
shows degree Of prosperity that is real
ly gratifying.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-06-07

E',m. F. SrickIer, Esq, formerly of
rage county, has been appointed by Pres
iden, PIERCE, Registrar Of 1ne Land Office
in Washington Territory, at salary of
s.. 900. Mr.. $. is a son of Mr.. Joseph
StrlrkIer, deceased, and vas member Of
The Council OF that Territory last winter
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-06-07

Ice in Surgical Operations.-The
Utica Herald says that DR.. WaIcott, of
that CITY, acting under the suggestion OF
a French Journal, has resorled to ice as a
means of destroying pain in surgical ope-
ratlons. few weeks since he removed
very large tlmor from mans leg. He
took preparation of snow and common
table salt and applied it to the diseased
part. which was almost Immediately re-
duced TO an insensible state. The re-
movaI of the tumor was accomplished by
very little loss OF blood. and LILLE or no
pain. The doctors fingers were, how
ever, slightly frozen in The operation
Dr.. W., thinks that this method of produ.
chg nsenslbllitv TO pain is preferable to
that of chIoroiorm. inasmuch as it is not
dangerous and does not injure the blood.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-06-07

-Four Deer ut t,C0 ShOfS.--Mr. Thorn
as Little, an overseer for Col, George W..
Cliff, of Alabama, killed four full grown
deer one morning last week. He had Ia
ken a stand al click" with double
barrelled gun, and the four all coming to-
gelher, he fired both barrels in quick sue
cession, thereby killing the whole four.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-06-07

old PaintingS.--The oldest paintings
in the world are the seven frescoes that
were recently discovered in the Via Ora
cioza in Rome. They were Immediately
transported to the Vatican, where they
were visited during the holy week by
large numbers Of persons. 1t is suppo''
ed that these paintings are due to- Greek
pencil, for each of the persons represent
ed has his name written beside HIN III the
characters Of that language.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-06-07
Smart Toume Nen.-A Young Lad

Smart Tomg Men.-A young lady
informs US (conhdenliaIIy, Of course-and
therefore we don't choose TO say anything
about lt,) that our young men are having
small looking glasses put in the inside OF
the crowns of their hats, so that when
they 90 to church, and appear TO be de-
AprIy looking into their hats, during ser
LEY are gazing a. the features, ETC.,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-06-07

hawked about New York and imposed ~
on the unwary at about four times their
value. A lady the other day invested zen
dollars of her PIN money in what she sup
posed TO be valuable moirc antique dress.
Imagine her chagrIn when the article
proved to be cotton, lngeniousIy faced
with film of silk.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-06-07

Horrible Catastrophe.-A lad by the
name of Frank Downes, employed in a
lock factory, while stoonIpSiSapck up a
lock, his apron became -
betting and he wase
over the shaft, W - f. e.
revolutions per minute, anu'Sross
pumice-lhe brain bespatterlng the -
ing and various parts of the room. The
lad gave single shrek, and all was over
the work of an instant. The machine
ry thus cIogged, stopped Immediately and
this, was the first nlmation that his fell
low workmen had of the catastrophe that
had occurred.-N. II. Register.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-05-17
gg1EEls5 gsgE9ypIEg:25h

Is published every Saturday morning at One
Dollar and Fifty Cents per annum, ifpaid
within six months from the time Of subscribing,
or Two DOLLARS if not paid until the cxpira-
ton Of the year No paper discontinued until
all arrearages are paid, unless at the option OF
the editor
N.s~ ADVERTISEMENTS eonspicuodsly inserted
al the rate of one dollar per square for the first
three insertions, and twenty-five cents for eve
ry subsequent insertion. Twelve lines to con-
stitute square. If the number of insertions
DE not marked upon them they will be CONT
nued until forbid, and charged accordingly.
A liberal deduction will be made to those who
advertise by the year.
Na- COMMUNICATIONS, the effect of which is
to promote private interests, are matters OF
charge, and are to be paid for at the rate of hi
tv cents per square All communications must
be accompanied with the authors name, other
wise they will not be inserted.
Gas- Advertisements for Companies or Asso-
Citations Of any kipd, UNCONVENTIONAL, charita-
BILE or otherwise, are in all cases to be paid for
at the usual rates. and obituary notices or eulo-
gies in addition to the announcement, will be
charged at the rate of fifty cents per square
re- OFFICE, in the house on the southwest
corner of the Square, lately occupied by WEN.
SAGE
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-05-17
COUNTY ADVERTISEMENTS.
.LEAvITT'S LATEST IMPROVED
CORN AND cob mill.
Young America Excelsior.
THE attention of the Farmers G

TIME attention of the Farmers of
Il Montgomery County, is asked to
/ this greatly improved MILL for Crushing and
Grinding Corn and Cob Meal-IIorse feed gem
erally-and Meal from Shced Corn.
1t is now well known that all animals are
improved in every respect by the use of ground
food, because Of its more easy and complete
digestion.
1t is now well known that working animals
for thesame reason, arc kept in good condition
at less cost, by the use Of food so prepared.
But while these principles of true economy are
so generally understood many have been I'M
willing toprocure suitable Mills, because oftheir
expensive neutrality-suspicious. showing
that the Corn and Cob Mills heretofore before
the public, with the grinding plates castsolid,
with the two main portions Of the Mill, in
grinding for the use of an average sized farm
will wear smooth and become useless in about
two years among such is the g Little Giant, y
Changers Magic Mill,' etc.
In buying the EXCELSIOR MILL this OBJ
lection is entirely obviated, as it is a Permanent
Mill. The Grinding Plates, (the only parts
that wear OUT being two detached rings, cast
seperate from the main and expensive parts OF
the Mill, each bolted on with three small bolts,
and when worn smooth readily replaced in ten
minutes at a cost only SO.
We huiiN dihOnE INV oltiti dhNhhLiSNo Abi1
Mill possesses over the other Portable Iron Mills
in use that the regulating of the fneness OF
grinding is done by simply turning one central
set screw. The meal instead Of being scattered
around as in other mills, is brought out at ono
spout and no weight is required on the rearend
Of the sweep as balance.
Wherever the Young America Excelsior has
been introduced it has superseded all others oil
the kind.
This mill will grind from 3 TO 20 bushels per
hour according to fneness, and the grinding
is light work for two horses.
PRICE $780, including an extra set of grind
ing places making it equal to two ordinary
Mills. They will be promptly delivered at any
point on the Railroad or in the District Of
Columbia, freight from Baltimore added.
Orders by mail promptly attended to.
JESSEE T. HIGGINS Il BRO.
Agents for Montgomery county, Nd,
And Loudomcounty, Va.
Poolesvile, Nd, April II, 1856.
mr. For the satisfactory work Of these Mills
we refer to the following enterprising farmers,
of Montgomery, who own them, viz
VIM. o. Sellman, Geo. W. Spates,
Gassaway Sellman, Jas. o. Trundle,
VIM Pearre, Daniel Price,
VIM. Cissell, Col. b. Shreve,
r. w. Williams, Jesse Veirs,
VIM. A. Chiswell,. Nat'f Clagett,
Fred s. Poole, w b. Magruder,
Thos. L. Jones, s. T. Stonostreet,
Mrs. b. A. Allnutt, Sam'l Hardesty,
Mrs. Ann Vinson, Chas. Holland,
j. A. b. Leonard. John L. 7. Jones,
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-05-17

of snow fall here in one hour and half.
And such blasts ofwind AS they come
rolling downthese ravines and ''kagnons"
from the cold summit, tearing and crash
ing trees of immense size, rolling rocks
of tons in weight, you would think the
old gentleman was about, surely. j
think | never had such feelings awaken
ed in my breast as l experienced the other
night. My cabin was rooted with two
inch plank, two thicknesscs at that. All
but two were stripped off, some of them
taken over hundred feet from the cabin.
A man could no more stand up against
it than could the smallest aspin twig.
You should stand in one of these chasms
some day, only for an hour, when we get
a storm from the peak. Afterwards you
might have some conception of snow
storm in the mountains.
Officers are only sent here on terms of
thirty days each. Mine has expired, and
| should have been relieved had I not
been storm bound. The weather has
been so exceedingly bad that it was i'm
possible to cut path through from the
fort. Our company forms part of the
garrison at Fort Laramie, with five other
full companies, nearly all of eighty-foui
men each. Thereis not sufficient quar-.
tiers for the whole command, so the two
cavalry companies are camped just blythe
post in Indian lodges of the largest size
The officers heat theirs by stoves, the
men by abode" fre-places set in the
side of the lodge. You would be sur,
prised to see how comfortable they are
made. | have mine lined throughout
with the tops of wagon covers and car
pcted with empty corn sacks, on the toT
Of which Iputtwo thiekncsses of canvass.
At Fort Laramie on the 10Th Of Feb
ruary no mail had arrived from the States
since the month Of September last year.
The latest information received from the
Atlantic frontier was by the way of Cal
ifernia and Salt Lake. The fort is gar
risoned by four companies of the Sixth
Infantry, one Of the Tenth, and light
company Of the Fourth Artillery. The
latter two are mounted and armed as
Minnie rihemen. The most perfect
health has existed the whole winter with
both officers and men.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-05-17
NEGROES WANTED.

q TIE subscriber viii give the very high
az est cash price for Negroes that are young
WA likely.
Having located himselfin Rockville, Mont
gomery county, Nd, he can at AL times be
found at his residence, below the Catholic
Church or, ifabsent any word or note left at
his residence will be sufficient.
All communications addressed 10 him at
Rockville, Nd, will be promptly attended to.
aug lily CHAS. NJ. PRICE.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-05-17
The GRAND GOLD MEDAL


Was awarded TO this Machine at the Exhibition
OF ALL NATIONS at Paris last year in com
petition with the other most celebrated Reapcrs,
(among them "Manny's" and "Atkin's Self
Raker,'' tile Committee after many severe
tests, saying: z" Tms MACHINE DID TIE Work
BEST IN EVERY TRIAL"
This Machine had also awarded to Il the first
premium, "THE GREAT Council MEDAL" at
the Worlds Fair in London, in 1851.
Farmers will consult their true interests 10
buy only THE MACHINE that has been well and
thoroughly tested--kH0wn 10 be good dAd relia-
bic. tSelf-Rakers' can be expected TO do sa-
tsiactory work on'y when The conditions Of he
grain are fdgoraJie, and from their greater COM
plication Of machinery are much more liable
10 get ont Of order New machines may be
good, but you have TO run too much risk, and
when the harvest comes on, you have no time
then to.experiment.
y las-PLEASE ORDER EARLY, to insure
being supplied. We will give due attention to
putting up and seeing under way every ma
chine sold by US.
Price @I55, delivered in Baltimore freight
thereon TO he paid by the pnrchaser-$55 cssh,
balance payable lst December next with into
rest from the lst Of July-s5 discount for all
cash.
g.g> Orders by mail promptly attended 70.
A SUPPLY of the various parts OF the Rea-
per, for Fepairing, always on hand dcposito-
ries Of same will also be found at Mr.. ADAM
BEALLiS, near Lavtonsville. and at the store
Of Mr.. J. il. HIGGINS, Rockville.
JESSE T.. HIGGINS q BRO.
Exclusive Ag' is for Montgomery Co., Nd.
And Loudoup county, Va.
Poolesville, Nd, April 0, 1856.