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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-07-12

Terrific Horse ComJat.-Last even
ing, between 6 and 7 o'clock, as the drag
oons were walking to their different bill
letting houses, black stallion attacked a
bay next to him most savagely. The
dragoon was speedily thrown, and the
bay, nothing 10th, returned the attack with
equal determination. The scene was
without parallel the animals fought
like bull dogs, struck out with their fore
legs, seized each other by the neck and
chest, rolled over and over agan,groaned,
snorted, and sayagely continued the extra
ordinary encounter for upwards Of seven
minutes. The tradesmen shut up their
shops, for the infuriated animals seemed
bent on mutual destruction. Eight or ten
dragons could DO nothing with them un-
til their strength was spent and fury ex-
hausted, when one powerful young man
watched his opportunity, and rushing al
the PROSTATE black stallion, seized him
resolutely by both ears, and with an iron
grasp, made the aaimal groan with rage
and pain. The bay was with difficulty
forced away, and tried to kick or bite ev-
ery one near him. This unusual and ter
rife combat caused the utmost excitement,
and the greatest possible consternailon.--
1t took place immediately opposite the
George Hotel.-English paper.
rvbo oo,ner sfone of new Lutheran
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-07-12

thins.
by couruh. niece aforesaid, and fin
ished up by marrying her. When Mr..
A. returns from Georgia he finds he has
been donc--that Or. B. has not only got
the value of his debt, but $37,50O worth
of real estate in addition. Mr.. A. is now
swearing in eight syllables, and insists
that ii is a conspiracy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-07-12
Second Supply Of Hats.

THAVE Just received a second supply OF
Taylor's Silk Hats White, Pearl, Brown
md Black Slouch Hats, a very superior artc-
10 also (iniouil, I.erhorn and Straw Hats from
10 . cents up. all of which will sell for
rash .,r on the usual terms to punctull custom
r. May3 A. HUMWCKHOUSE.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-07-12
DRUGS & MEDICINES.

FNHE undersigned has just opened full sup
L ply of a choice and well selected stock Of
Drugs, Chemicals, Paints, Oils, DyeStuGS,
&C., among which will be found Quininc, Sul-
phate Cenchonea, Chenoidinc, Camphor, Alco-
hol, Swaine's Panacca, Cod Liver Oil Linseed
ger, Citrate Potash, Iodine, Corrosive Sublimate,
Spirits Hartshorn, Mace, Gloves, Ginger, Nut
Inegs, Long Pepper, Black Pepper, Allspice,
Calomel, Blue Mass. Opium, Carers Spanish
Mixture, Sweet Marjory, Corander seed, Chalk
Balls, Lilly White, Almond Soap, Browns
Windsor soap, lndellible Ink, Extract Log
Root, Hops, Starch, and all articles kept in
Drag store. LE7 With the hope of receiving
q share of public patronage, pledge my best
eNertions to render general satisfaction.
CH4RLES HARPER, agent.
October l3, 1855.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-07-12

Grand Total, S4,2S2,499
Medical ETGminerS.--G. +. NJ
NJ. D.; H. p. Cooke, NJ. D.; John
Srairh. NJ. D.: r. p. Magruder, M.
GG The Agent will give his pre-
attention and personal supervision
risks whenever and wherever reque
so TO do.
c~ Application to be made to J, r
BROWN, Esq, Post Master, Charles
town, or to the Agent through the Pos
Office, Charlestown.
~" Mr.. Herbert will visit Shepherds
town on the lst Saturday in each month.
May II, 1856. 26--ly
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-07-12
NO. 81.

Dgg Earing a ChilFs LJe.--We
ttke IN. following from the Trinity. Cal
irornia, Times. 1t certainly records one
of 4he mos, remarkable instances we have
ever heard of canine "sagaciiy' as 1t Is
called, but which, in this instance seems
more like the exercise of the same reason
with which man is gifted, but the exclu-
sive possession of which he arrogaies TO
himself:
VIM. Dredge lives abou, FIVE miles from
town, al the base of the mountains which
lower North of us. A short time after
midnight on the morning OF Wednesday
last, he was aroused from his slumbers by
the mounlul howl CT dog. No menance
On lis part could rid him of the strange
intruder. The dog continued 10 walk a
round the cabin, still repeating his dis
nal moaning and bowling, occasionally
making efforts TO effect an entrance thro'
the closed doorway. Surprised and some.
what alarmed at this singular demonstra-
ton. Mr.. Dredge at last hastily dressed
himself and unbolted the door, when
large mastil' rushed within. The dog at
once caught hold of his pants and en-
ployed every gentle means 10 induce the
gentleman 10 accompany him outside
Drcdgc's FIRST impression was that the an.
imal was mad, and yet so peculiar ana
earnest were the dumb entreaties, that he
linaly yielded and proceeded without the
cabin. joyful yell was the result and
the result, and the delighted brute now
capcring and wagging his tail before him,
and now returning and gently seizlng him
by the hand and pants, he induced Drcdge
TO follow him.
Their course was up the precepltous
sides Of the mountain, and soon they were
forcing their way through snow DRIFT
that had settled in one Of lis numerous ah-
rasures. Here comes the wonder. Upon
the snow lay the body of woman, who
had evidently perishcd from cold and ex-
haus,ion. Her limbs were already stliien-
cd IN the embraces Of death. But what
was the surprise of Mr.. Dredge TO see
that faithful dog ferret oIt from bundle
of clothing that lay by the side ol The wo-
man, young child about two years of age,
still warm and living. A little inspection,
aided by the pale starlight and The bright
ness of the snow, enabled him 10 discover
that the person, of the woman was nearly
naked. With a mothers affection she
had stripped her own person in order 10
furnish warmth to her exposed infant
The rusty dog had completed her work
Of self.sacrGce and immolation.
Mr.. Dredge Immediately conveyed The
child to his cabin, and arousing some of
his neighbors, proceeded again to the
mountain to secure from the attack of wild
beasts the person of the unfortunate wo-
man. Her body was buried the next day.
The child and dog have been adopted by
this good Samaritan. But as yet he has
been unable TO obtain any light as 10 the
name of the woman, or how shc!happen-
ed to stray on the dismal mountain side q,
such an unfortunate honr. The child is
doing well, and is uUly handsome boy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-07-12

"A Counter(eler and Counter Feat.
"A fellow the other day passed upon
MIR. Frisbee, the ticket agent of the Great
Western Railway Company, on the Can
ada side, al the Suspension Bridge,
counterfeit note, the character of which
was discovered TOO late to ares; the gen.
lenan, who had strolIed over the bridge.
But Mr.. Frsbce was not 10 be done in
this way, and started in pursuit Of his
man, whom he eventually found, enjoy
ing a nap in a car on this side. OF course
he could not be arrested there, go, retiring
on up-loe, not TO disturb his nap, Mr..
Frisbee found two or three track men TO
whom he tipped the wink TO shove tho
car across the bridge. II is said that the
surprise Of that dishonest youth, on COM
ing 10 bis senses and finding himself a
British prisoner, was something to wit.
ness. When he had sufficiently gathered
his scattered wits, he attempted TO drop
roll Of spurious notes, but be was derec-
ted at this, too, and finally went TO Jail
miserobIy. Ten years is the least he can
expect in Canada.--ByDaiO Express.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-07-12

LATEST FROM CALIFORNIA.-A steamer
arrived from California al New Orleans.
bringing San Francisco Gates to the 25ti
uIt. Casey aud Cora were both execu-
ted by the Vigilance Committee, for the
Murder Of King and Robson. and aIiho'
a fortnight had elapsed since then, the
greatest excitement still prevailed. The
Governor Issued proclamation stating
San Francisco 10 be in state Of lnsUrec-
ton and calling or the citizens TO aid in
the prcseryaii,n Of peace. Yankee Sulli-
van committed suicide, leaving evidence
on record Of the most outrageous frauds al
the recent election in San Francisco.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-07-12

We regret TO learn that Mr.. Miles Par
sons was found dead in tie road, short
distance above Moofefeld, near the resi-
dence Of Mr.. Solomon VaDmeier, on We'd
nesJay last. An inquest was held over
;he body and the fnry returned a verdict
"of death rom sudden attack Of illness,
arising from natural causes" He leaves
wife and six children 10 mourn iher
ess.--Hardy Hhig.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-07-12

The corner stone of a new Lutheran
church was laid al Salem, Va, last week.
Rev. J. McCrolb Of Baltimore, officiating,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-07-12
ue4lh, so stunned his We

4eaIh, so stunned his VIC
,nder the completion Of the
-.uer not difficult.
Who the perpetrator of the fendish
outrage is it requires time 10 ascertain
CHICAGO Tribune.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-07-12

Ii + E:
THE UNITED STATES LIFE IN
SURANCE, ANNUITY & TRUST
COMPANY OF PHILADELPHIA,
Assets, January ls!, 1856, 81, ,42l,-
6l2,42.
N. B.--Losses promptly adjusted and
paid through the Office of General Agen-
cy, al Richmond, Va.
International Life Insurance Society Of
NEW YORK and LONDON.
Capital S2,500,000.
n. B.--A Guarantee Fund Of 100000
deposited with the Comptroller of the
State of New York, for the security and
benefit Of ALL policy holders in the Uni
ted States.
The Insurance of the lives of Slaves
not exceeding three Gourths and two thirds
of the actual cash value Of Slaves will be
taken.
Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company.
Newark, N. j., Jan. l, 1856.
Nett accumulation. 1920, ,OO5,4
Total am to Jan. IS, 1856, 7l5,492,6G
Total amount, 1886, ,99O.84
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-07-12

At Orange Court House, last week,
81 500 was raised lor Kansas.
Washington sentinel., 1856-03-18
O Q ~ G. "a E 8 = /.

IN THE SENATE, yesterday, March II, Mr. DouG-
Las, from the Committee on Territories, reported
bill 10 authorize the people or the Territory Of
Kansas 10 form Constitution and State Govern
meu preparatory 10 their admission into the
Union, when they shall have the neces sry requi-
site population
Mr. CLAYTON addressed the Setaie IN relation
to the British construction Of tho Clayton and
Bpwer treat i, saying that construction was an
aiier.thousht, aud an attempt 10 evade treaty OBJ
legations. lie likewise took occasion 10 condemn,
in severe terms, the "hllibust-ring movements
OF General Walker To Ibis portion Of his re.
marks Mr.. WELLER intends % reply
The deficiency bill was made the special order
of The day for Wednesday nexi.
The Senate then considered and pas sod mum
Der of river and harbor bills.
10 the House Of REPRESENTATIVES, yesterday,
the resolution reported from The Committee Of
Elections asking 10 be empowered 10 send for
persons and papers in the Kansas contested cleo
tion case was resumed.
The proposition was discussed until the hour of
adjournment.
Washington sentinel., 1856-03-18
Rev nj ethod OF Lowering and Disengag-
ing Boats from ships.

On Monday new method OF lowering ships
boats was successfully tried on board of Messrs
James Baines q Co.'S ship, the Commodore
Perry, at present lying ia the Mersey, bound
for Sidney fhis method, the invention Of
Mr. Clifford, may be thus described:
The unlashing, lowering, and disengaging
are done by one man only in the boat, whose
single weight irrespective Of any additional
assistance whatever, is made to hold in equi.
librium the weight or descendingtb The momentum
OF the boat with lis entire crew, which he has
thus the power TO check or control at will.
| Each separate operation is the natural conse-
quence of one act, slackeniBg OF q rope; and
they are also necessary seqnents, one OF the
other The means OF reducing the weight OF
| the boat To that of the man lowering, is made
the means for preventing the boat canting in
its descent and the passage of the ropes by
which the boat descends, through block Of an
entirely novel character aud action, accom-
plshes this end. The entire process is as
follows: One man in the boat unhitches a
rope from elect ton the boats seat,) over
which he s!ackens il off. The boat descends
levelly, both la.ernaly and longitudinaly, frees
itself from the gripes, BY WHICH it was firmly
lashed to the ships side if there is not time to
| uniasten ihem,) aud letting 60 the rope olsen
cages the boat from the ship. The lowering
may be effected as well from one as two davils,
or from yard or spar, and with any degree Of
velocity, which can be checked at any part OF
its descent, and with the vessels going at any
speed. A hollow rotatory plug fixed at the
bottom Of the boat allows the free ingress or
egress of water, which half turn stops; the
! plug is consequently never out of lis place.
The experiments were repeated three times
| in succession, to the entire satisfaction OF
numerous critical spectators, including Admi-
raj Freemantle, Captain Schomberg, r. n,
Captain Newlands, Mr.. I. N. Mackay, Mr..
James Baines, and other hautica and COM
! lnesca! genilemen.- Euyopeaa Times, Fec. l6
Washington sentinel., 1856-03-18
ur.wArHA-MIss DARLING.

Miss Clary Darling entertained, on Friday
and Saturday evenings, at Dad Fellows Hall,
the lovers Of poetry, with recitations from Long.
fellows romantic legendary poem Of Hia-
watha.' She appeared in the costume Of an
Indian girl, while on the platform we're ap-
propriate forest scenery, an Indian wigwam,
and other illustrative decorations She read
in a clear, sweet tone, loud enough to be heard
BY every one, and infused into her subject an
energy and pathos not always characteristic OF
ladies who are engaged ia that profession.
The bold imagery and descriptive passages
were admirably rendered, and thus an interest
was impaired TO the "epic" which might not
be derived from q mere quiet perusal at home.
Washington sentinel., 1856-03-18
-AFNtita -N'f tFiN I1IstIfNli
GRAY a. BALLANTYNE.
= NFoRssArgON wANrED,-In The ',

A Of 1924, Martina A. WtlIs "a daughter Of Alex.
ander Wells, who then lived in Amelia County,
Vtglni,, and who subsequently removed to the
city oi Petersburg and died therein in August,
1880 went with MIR Spencer from The county
Of Greensville 10 one Of the Western States. She
was then about sixteen ye:trs old and has never
been heard from by her family in Virginia from
that day 10 This. BY the will of her father she is
entitled 10 portion of his estate, or, If she b.. dead
her chjidIea, II she or they be heard from within
one year iron, the date Of his death. Any infor.
nation IN respect to he said Martha A. Wells or
her chliireu. Il she has any, would be bene fetal
10 tirm and be thankfully received by The family
Address GEO. W. EASTWOOD,
Nov. 27--w4w Petersburg Va
Washington sentinel., 1856-03-18

The telegraph and newspapers bring to US
accounts Of a serious disaster and frightful loss
of life.
il appears that about halfpasi nine o'clock
on Saturday night, the ferry-boat New Jersey,
Of the Philadelphia and Camden Ferry Com.
pany, in crossing the Delaware to Camden,
took FIRE in the middle Of the stream, and after
great difficulty. in consequence Of floating ice,
was run upon lar opposite Arch street.
There were about one hundred passengers on
board. many Of whom jumped into the river
and we're rescued by boats after clinging 10
floating ice. II is feared that a great number
we're drowned and burnt; The boat was burnt
to the waters edge. Steamers Immediately
went to the assistance OF the ferry-boat. but
the passengers in the water had been previ.
ously saved by means Of small boats.
Nothing is yet definitely known rs to the
number who perished. Three bodies only have
been recovered, viz: those Of John Little.
Abraham Jamie, and Francis Fitzpatrick.
Among the missing are Sale Carman, Edward
Meschamp, formerly conductor on the Amboy
Road, an infant daughter Of Samuel Giverson,
John Fidel Matthew Miller, jr., broker, Mr..
Howard, clerk, Mrs. Shade and child, and a
large number Of colored persons. The origin
Of the ERE is unknown. II burst out suddenly
from the 6reroom, and instantly spread to The
woodwork. The pilo,.bouse fell in rs the boat
was nearing the wharf, rendering her unnan-
ageable, and from disarraugement Of the
tiler-chains her head sheered OF from the
wharf The engine could not be stopped be-
cause the engineer had been driven from b;s
post BY the flames, and the boat carried the
few passengers remaining on board away from
the land The number Of the dead and mis-
sing il about thirty. Many leaped into the
water with their clothes on FIRE. The lost be.
longed principally to Camden. Some few we're
OF Philadelphia, but none of them strangers.
Washington sentinel., 1856-03-18

1T is proper for us to remind
our readers that we have adopted
the policy of abstaining from all
discussion in the UNION of the
relative claims of the several De-
mocrats whose names are spoken
of in connection with Presiden-
tial nomination. We allude to our
policy on this subject that the nu-
merous friends who have address
ed to US communications advoca-
ting the nomination of different
gentlemen as candidates for Presi-
dent and Vice President may un-
derstand why we have been una
able to insert their favors. When
the nominations are made we shall
be prepared to sustain them with
our best exertions. Until that
time, the UNION will adhere to its
past course of strict neutrality as
to men, looking alone to the main
tenance Of the great Democratic
principles on which the next battle
is TO be fought
Washington sentinel., 1856-03-18

FROM OUR EXCHANGES.

1.-The total number of convicts in the Mary
land Penitentiary at the present time is 4s6, of
which number SO are females.
...... The best way to treat SANDER is TO let it
alone, and say nothing about it.
.. DR.. Marshall Baylies, the phrenologist.
well known throughout Virginia, who recently
emigrated to Kansas, has come into possession
Of $4,000, by gaining a suit in the court of
appeals.
...... The British ship Morning Light cleared
at Mobile, on Thursday last for Liverpool, with
$500 bales of cotton. The Tribune says this
is the largest cargo ever cleared from the port
Of Mobile.
...... The population Of Pittsburg, and the
seven or eight boroughs which surround it, is
set down at the present time at l226 620, being
an increase Of So per cent. in less than six
years.
...... Speaking of vessels, do you know how
schooners get their name2 Twas in this way:
Somewhere in Essex Co., Mass, at an early
period, at the launch Of craft Of 10 tons, a
chap cried out, see her scoon." "Then let
her be called schooner" said the owner Thus
the name, schooner.
...... Persons should bear in mind that no
letter can hereafter pass through the mail un-
less prepaid by stamp. The postmaster is
not authorized to receive money IN payment OF
postage.
...... New tomatoes have been received in
New York from Savannah, and are selling at
81 so per box. String beans have also been
received, aud are selling at 6fly cents peck.
...... J. B. Kertland and others, have been con.
victed Of illegal banking at Memphis Tenn.
The fine is 81 900, and one months imprison.
ment.
...... The AH9emiene Zcitung Of February
18th, states that William Makepeace Thackeray
has realized by his writings and lectures five
hundred thousand dollars.
...... The citizens Of St. Louis are adopting
energetic measures TO secure tie establishment
of an overland moil.routr from that city to
California.
...... The Eastern 1rqus tells about one Of
its subscribers calling nj he Office, wearing
hat which he had toT1 for he last forty years
Of course he did not wear it every day, but
kept il for Sunday use, and wore il occasionally
on holidays. II was still good hat, and
looked as though il would last forty years more
The owner said thnt the changes Of style made
il a fashionable hat every FIVE or six years.
...... The building Of the custom house at Pc
tersburg, Va, has been contracted for by Mr..
McCullom, of Washington, D. c., at $4,000
...... The Hillsboro IN. C.) Recorder under.
stands that Archbishop Hughes, Of New York,
has been selected by the senior class in the
North Carolina University to preach the vaa-
dictcry sermon q, the approaching commence.
ment.
...... In the reign Of Henry |, about the year
ll3, sheep could be bought for fourpence,
and wheat enough for feeding one hundred
men whole day cost but single shilling.
49,. On Thursday morning, as Mr. John
Lewis, a milkman, residing in Hoboken, New
York, was loading bis milk cans into his wagon, |
be heard the cry OF an infant issue from one |
of them, and, upon examination, found boy
about six weeks old 10 the can.
Washington sentinel., 1856-03-18
y,xCELssoK; nRLPs TO PROGRESS

4 \ in Religion, Science, and Literature.
oeM monthly tltga2ine, edited BY tHc Rey.
James Hamiston d. H., Of London Price 81 30
per annum.
Although nominay young a1ens Magazine-
u will he a main effort oil Tire conductors 10 pro-
vide for young men that healthfal stimulus and
the aids 10 Improvements, which many of them are
now anxious TO secure.
The editor has secured the assistance of many
able aud excellect contributors, and every effort
will be made to render the work worthy The pal
ronage and support otihe christian public.
Agents for the District
GRAY a. BALLANTYNE
Washington sentinel., 1856-03-18

Ii is great comfort to the British people tc
possess Royal Family, and they take exceed
ing satisfaction in maintaining in vclnptuous
lazness all the members thereof We should
think that John Bull ,oould get tired Of the ex.
pense. Not to speak Of the millions which are
paid 10 the Queen, the following annuities do
sound to Yankee ears very burdensome. They
we're paid ia the last fiscal year:
To Her Royal Highness the Dutches Of 6 Glou.
cester $50 900; the Trustees Of bis Royal High
ness Leopold George, King Of the Belgians $50.
900; Her Royal Highness, the Duches Of Cam
bridge 100000; His Royal Highness Prince Al
bert 10000; the Duchess of Kent, 10000;
Her Royal Highness the Princess Augusta Of
Mecklenburg Streltz, $4,000; His ROYAL High
ness the Duke of Cambridge, 10000; Her Royal
Highness the Princess Of Cambridge, $4,000;
His serene Highness the Prince Of Mecklenburg
Strelitz, S,94l 80. The Archbishops and Bsh-
ops Of England are beloved by Bull next to the
blood regal. Bat that they are awfully cxpen.
sive, as the following list Of annual salaries re-
turned TO Parliament will show: To he Arch
bishl Of Canterbury, sl95, 900; Archbishop Of
York, $4,000; Bishop Of Durham, 5000;
Bishop Of London, go, 900; Bishop of Win
chester, 10000; Bishop Of Ely. 10000; nine
others on an average, $4,000 the rest on an
average. $4,000.
Washington sentinel., 1856-03-18
ID ussiA A. IN Il, sy CoUar De CO.

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sod l.rt,ate devotion, by James Montgomery.
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Novel, hy Caroline Lee Hcnl2, with illustrations
from original designs, IN vols
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Sylvester Judd, Pastor OF Christ Church Maine.
HISTORY OF OLIVER GROIN WELL ana
the English Commonwealth from the. execution
OF Charles t IL The death OF Cromwell hy VI. G.
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HISTORY OF THE FRENCH PROTEST
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