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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-05-24
Trick of a Niser.


John Farroway. the old miser Of High
Street F.,nhnrgh al last lav on his death
bed.
Il bsoneafh to von. nv child" he
said 10 his lille daughter. while gasping
Tor b. cath, "lhe grave in which am bur
led. am poor, very poor"
! A ghastly smile spread over his faa-
lures, and the duuerng red rags, that had
once curlained his miserable couch, gave,
as The sun poured through them, most
sardonic expression to the grim, death
struck face, enveloping it, as it were in
flames.
/ For half century Miser Farroway had
been gathering in gold. For nearly that
time his coffin, lined, as wonder mongerN
said. with lead. had rested under his mis-
cradle couch. Or ali his children, but
one was lrf!-lhe Youngest. And now
she was a gaunI girl of 'hir'rrn-a poor'
hungry, uneducaied, willing slave ,,
And the ml,er vas dying. lie "oo'i
have no attendance he "as poor ne
said-no one should pay doctor : ON
/ fOr him; no one should pot nan IN his conn
but foolish BIZ, who haj been his man
of al work 30 one should tury him hn'
Tom Gall, The unirr'aNer, VINO u ne
was drunk constantly, charged less ioI
Jobs than any other. 49,,
And the mlscr d'cd ; and 'ooI'sh h",
laid him in his coffin aud some good
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-05-24
GROCERIES,

or every description. and choice lot oil
Liquors, a lot Of POTATOES,
also a quantity of excellent LINE, fUT
wmre-washing, or in quantities for PIas-
terirg, all of which will be sold exceed
Ingly low.
n. B.--I also wish 10 inform the citi-
zens of Shepherdsrown and vicinity that |
have made arrangements with the Bridge
Company to permit all who wish TO Pui~
chase OF me 10 pass free oI toll.
NJ. l.. ENTLER.
May 3, 1856. Il
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-05-24
BAKERY !
GROCE RIES, A N D
LIQU UORS!

yEIE undersigned takes this method OF
I informing the citizens of Shepherds,
town and vicinity that he has rented
the building formerly occupied by Robert
McCrnm, opposite the Canal, and have
procured the services Ola practical Baker
one who cannot he surpassed. He there
fore informs all those who are fond OF
good loaf Of bread that they can be fur
nished with The same. fresh every morn
ing, by calling at his Store opposite th'
Canal. Rnsks and Cakes Of every kin'
will be kept on hand. Pound and Frau
Cake Of every kind will be made TO orde
By leaving orders with him one day pre-
yious. -,
In connection with my Bakery will
constantly keep on hand and for sale
LARGE assortment of
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-05-24

Accosding io the report of the New
Orleans Chief of Police. during the last
six months one-tenlh of the culire popu-
lalion OF that city were under arrest
Pretty good society.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-05-24

AssgssoR.--Tne Comfy Court, on
Monday last, elected Col. W. +. Snod'
grass Assessor of real property IN B~rhe-
ley county, in accordance with the recent
acl of Legislature providing FOR re-asse'-
ment of I9nds throughout the Common
wealth. Berkeley .7msrican.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-05-24
resulnDtuOus.

OPP Fellows Pre- NIc.--The mem
bers Of Potomac Lodge, with their sister
Lodges. design having a pic nc party at
Flora's Retreat, on tie banks OF The An
lip,am, on Thursday the 22nd inst, IN
which all Ond Fellows are invited TO JON.
--Hagersiown Chronicle.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-05-24

MUNICIPAL ELECTioN.--At an election
held IN Westminster recently f"r Mayor
and CounciImen, the entire American
ncket was elected by an average majority
of twenty seven vo!es.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-05-24

We fnstiranes hllat5n of lace, OF which a
few ,ftclmens are on exhibition. Some
are trimmed around the top with ruches,
and fastened with ribbons or cord tassels
The prevailing coIors are the various
shades of brown drab, lavender and dark
blue.
Much has been said as to whether
hasques have or have not gone entirely
out The style is 100 becoming and con.
vtnIen1 for The ladies to relnquish It read
IlLy, bat IL is not suitable for warm weath.
er, as heavy fabrics best become 1t. Gut
into a shape resembling gentleman :
"surtout, they are very becoming, and
are now much worn BY Partisan ladies.
Walking dresses are universally worn
high-necked; sometimes with a point in
front, and 4 small lappel-band, like ri
ding habit. Waists will be worn low This
summer, not quite decoNete, as some
writers assert, but running IN point, and
made 50 as TO insert chsmiSeRe. Lace
capes viii be worn; for young ladies' they
are pretty. when made Of tuile illusion,
trimmed with rurhes Of the same, inler-
<perSed with rose buds, daisies. or knots
of narrow satin ribbon. Bot a more grace
| full overdIess is the black or white lace
I,unic, which is becoming very popular
with our young slsgGntes. They are
made of plain or igureI lace, but the hg'
u,ed is the most recherche. A frilI four
TO six inches deep forms The skirt, which
is hemmed and trimmed with rows oI
lace, or the summer style Of moss trim
ming. The hanging sleeve, which only
closes al the shoulder, leaving the arm
bare, is the most graceful, and very pretty
for evening dress. as well as exceedingly
p. pIeasan, in warm weather. The lovely
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-05-24

The Cumberland Telegraph says thai
the Canal is in good order, and nayIga'lnn
is now uninterrupted throughout lis ennre
length.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-05-24
MORE FRESH DRUGS
MEDICINES. &C..

The undersigned is just receiving his
stock Of FRESH DRUGS. &c. TO which
he invites the attention of his friends and
the public generally. He tlatters himself
that he can supply all who are disposed
10 patronize him with anything in the
way of Nedicnes, Pants, Oils, Dye
Su6S, Fancy .4rticles, School Books,
NOreiS, MuSie, Musical Instruments,
&c, &c. f. G.. WILLIAMS.
Shepherdstow March 30, 1856.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-05-24
Great Southern Remedy.

JACOBS CORDIAL, for all Bowel Disea-
u scs. Cholera. Dysentery, Dlarrhea, Cho!eoa
Morbus. Bilious ChoIc, Cholera lntan'um' The
virtues Of Jacobs Cordial are too well known t"
require encomium>. For sale by .
August i 1853.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-05-24

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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-09-19

exceed DE necessary expenses, they estimate 'no
con. okmeut which foreign nation wishes 70 pay
ny the respective amounts they pay ineh I.f =.
matte agents (titles being equal)' ino
living in Paris and London il about the sa'no' 'no
amount of business to perform at each Iesa''on II
equal or nearly 40, and when the bill Of last year
passed. giving the Minister at London Prer'e"'.
in salary over the Minister at Paris, the I ren'"
Government did not exactly understand IT.
In Ike manner the French Government ""'
raised the salary Of its Minister at washington "o
eighty to hundred and ten thousand francs D"'
this still falls short of the pay of the brltisn MN
;ster when there is one. which l understand 10 DC
thirty thousand dollars. But France urges '. Nc,
sbe transacts very little of her Official business
the American Government at washington '"' ~.
in consequence her legation there Is sine'u'''
this augmentation took place some time ago. AZ INC
instipstop Of the American Minister here anu
now probable, since the passage OF inc 'o' ef,1
izing the pay of the American Ministers AZ .''"
and Paris. that the pay of the French Minister ID
Washington will be brought up to that OF the Eng
lish Minister at the same point. Inc An'oiioan
Government could not expect, looking al 'n,' fa''
ton as point of etiquette, that the frencn gov
eminent would be justified in paying III. oai.iss'
at Washington the same salary as it pays NJ. &c
Persippy at London since the latter is an Emoas-
sador and must sustain his rank as sucn.
The American Minister at Paris has oeeh aston.
shed lately to see in circulation in the journa' O'
the United States and France report tnaS he was
about to resign his post Mr. Mason has expressed
no such intention, and regrets that report "hcn
puts him in false position before the Government
70 which he ia accredited, should have been put in
circulation.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-09-19
TWO DAYS
LATER FROM EUROPE.
ARRIVAL OF THE ASIA.
or THE SHIP OCEAN HOME.


The mail steamer Asia, which sailed from Liverpool
n Saturday, 9Th nst arrived at her dock on Thursday
morning about o'clock.
The United States mail steamship Arago arrived al
Noushsmpton at 2 a. m. Of Thursday the ith instant
The Brokers' Circular thus reports Liverpool Co,,on
Market having increased their Purchases
III week and active business having been %
The part and esPer. buoysnt tone mas ,siI
stocks freely, advance Of ll6dtP mus, oe dns
siasses rican. Sales Of the week "a oaes I'D
1859 specusion and 40 for export n. MI, fair de-
Al f prices Stock ct ny IN $40 bales nc uins
$50 no Amerio an Orleans I'd mddng ones. d
Mobiles 6d mdding Mobiles l6d fair Upands otu i d
,n ga In business continues e"o anu
Aav,fs eyipce disposition 20 operate ,.n41
favorable change in the weather mas Prou9use gu
decided in the CosS Markets throashG in WIFE At
during the week. At liverpool the decline ,, na sd
amounted about Sd T. 10 ID on the tine nsaiabe
en- inferior quaitiesthe latter, ho~evsI deS onIy H.
or :, most q D Dbl soax Co.'s with small densad Is
noted II lower. WHEAT-Old Red 6i@sss " ~ Pha
.sw Red sase, White lSsaa1S Ohio oIaG p Dbl kDAs
Cosk-,Mixed aud Yellow, 81 WHITE '' o''o VI M
these quotations somewhat nomihai No ,ou,
PRovIsIoSs-Beef quiet at previous prices NI "u n'
e.n,s IN porh and the demand limited Bacon stesdy I'M
h.nsed sma sales Of Lard made at 49, and yet more en
u1ices were demanded. Taow ineguar hne orn
American called 55i a5i 4. .s;,.a n, % I
In Ashes Pots sold on the spot and 10 arr've a. %
<as6 No sales reported in TAR or IvsrESrMe "
TukpENTNE sell in email parcel: a. "a a. ~, ncbsussd
Sir demand SO dS9 ssAL ano GOD ons
0rv.cITpox BARK cold freely, Baltimore AT lonSo ana
SSasInb;s M Is6al46 RicE unchanged at former rates.
NoSEY is tighter the export OF specie continuing on
Lac scale and absorbing all imports Funds bad declined
Con. Ole closing friday at 81 as for money and account
HAvRE, August 80 TO Sept. 2, nclusive.-CoTToN
ytet firm sales of the 1900 bales stock 500 bales
New-Orlesns tres ordtnaDe Sf
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-09-19

II was sisted on the ground tia, an emin,,, : :.
Whales had, unknown to the pateotee, be~ - )
result that they have taken a license for icur. =
from Mr.. Bressemer, paying him fl0, 900 60 -
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-09-19

the same time articles on ne invention Of tho Aus
TRAN Captain Uchatsius, to make steel rom
wrought iron within half an hour, BY an entire'y
new process, which proved most successful These
improvements Of iron manufacture are certainly
,rn,. ;mnortant for the future Of mankind than all
the conferences Of diplomatist'.
Murat is preparing for action, Napoleon appa-
rsntlv remaining neutral, ready to acknowledge him
Il he succeeds, and to blame him if he fails to de
throne King Bomba Of Naples. A.P. c.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-09-19

Affairs has given notice that he will reply to Mr..
Marcy's note. His reply will first be submitted to
the other Powers, signers of the Maritime Declare
ton of Paris.
am told that NJ DrOuyn de PHuys, the ablest
diplomat of France, supports the views embraced
in Mr.. Marcys note.
As you already know, this note Of the American
Secretary although anticipated to a certain extent
in its positions has fallen among the diplomats Of
Europe like frebrand. The discussions of the
journals arc only the reflection of this excitement in
the diplomatic ranks. In all the attacks of which
it has been the object, but two proofs have been
brought forward which weigh heavily against it.
These are, first, document of Benjamin Franklin,
written while Minister in France, in which it is de-
clared that prvateering is nhuman and uncvilized,
that in the total Of it's results it is useless, and may
even become worse than useless by the idle and per-
nicious habits which it engenders in those who are
engaged in it. And second the Annual Message of
President Polk to Congress in 1916 where in speak
ing of the war then going on with Mexico, he fatty
condemns the system of giving letters of marque.
In that year the Mexican Government sent to Cuba
and Porto Rico blank commissions for corsairs and
blank certificates Of naturalization to Gen. Salus
President Polk Immediately invoked the treaty Of
the Goth of October, 1895 by the terms of which, if
either citizens Of the United States or subjects of
Spain should receive letters of marque to act as pri-
vateers, they should be punished as pirates. 1t is
therefore urged against Mr.. Marcy's note, that the
theory which he now urges against the Congress of
Paris tends to justify retroactively the conduct of
the Mexican Government.
The report that the American Government had
advanced the saiay of its Minister at Paris to an
equality with that of London, has been the source
IF satisfaction to the French Government In Eu-
rope, the salary Of Minister is almost political
question: for the salary being supposed always 70
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-09-19

~~>~A> 1900
ments expand into manufacturing processes. In
the interim, the iron manufacturer may safely proceed
with his present operations and, unless we are much
mistaken, everything which he now possesses will BE-
found of when Mr.. Besseners process has attained
its highest perfection; for think the invention under
discussion will result in facilitating the manufacture Of
iron, by adding process, substituting improved
apparatus for the refinery. That the pudding of Iron
will bk rendered unnecessary we very much doubt In
settling the position of rival claimants to the new
method we should also bear in mind that they differ
from one another only in the details of the process
they all effect their object more or less directly by
air. Iron, we repeat has never been purified by any
other means and through long succession of ages,
though we may trace gradually improved method OF
varied. The Egyptian smith, whose race was finished
before antiquity began, made his iron by calling into
operation the ordinary agency OF the air.
BEssEnERs PATESr.-A further experiment on Bees
semers plan of converting pig into nalleable iron with
out the Intervention of the pudding furnace took place
Oh Monday the LIST instant the premises of the pa
entee, ST. Pancras, in the presence OF some SIXTY or
seventy gentlemen connected with the trade, from
Wales staordse @e Inc ced meta h.. eI
quantity of which was melted in the common cupola,
and from thence into the refining furnace the blast
having been just previously turned on, and which was
kept at pressure of nine pounds to the inch. In
veiy short time w. eight minutes, the stream of cold
air thus passed through the fluid metal caused to COM
nreDce boiling; in ten minutes more 1t was boiling
fpriously, throwing on Quantities OF SCOTIA, with
twenty three minutes from the first the fame emitted
showed the metal to be of a white heat and
in twenty six minutes, the whole Of the carbon
vas consumed, as was immediately percepible to
the eye and ear, the fame and noise having
ceased in moment. The metal was then run out,
but owing to slight accident it was impossible to as
certain tie loss by the process. The produce was of
course, the subject OF much CURIOSITY this being
corcing to Mr. Bessemer, malleatle iron, ready for
rolling into any desired form Of rail- bar etc. There
was good deal of difference Of opinion among those
present sto the truth of this some thinking that the
experiment had resulted perfectly, and Others, and
more cautious and practical men, thinking that the re-
suit wss only superior description of refined metal
From the fracture the writer is inclined to take this
view HIMSELF but even then a very great stem had
been made, as to make refined metal, without the use
OF any fuel whatever, and consequently at greatly re-
duced cost, and of immensely improved quality, 10
feet Of the greatest Importance and may be of imme-
date use to tin-plate makers, iron makers, ETC.
Without doubt the invention most valuable, and will
no doubt in time accomplish all that is claimed for it.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-05-08

We publish to-day very full account OF the
proceedings at the meeting held in Lawrence IN
reference to the shooting of the Pseudo Sheriff
Jones. If anybody wishes to understand the dii-
ference between the Border Rufhans and the Free
State men, let him compare these speeches with
any of those ever delivered at Border Rufhan meet
nps and with the general tone of the BOrder-Rufian
press.
The attempt 10 fix the shooting of Jones on the
Free State party will prove q total failure. As a
body they totally disavow and condemn it, and we
doubt very much whether the person who fired the
shot was Frec-State man. 1t seems to us highly
probable that the whole thing was Border Ruffian
trick IL is not necessary to suppose that Jones
consented to make sacrifice of his life on the
altar of Border Rufiianism. The plan probably
was not really to hit him, or at most to Craze him
slightly. He came into the tent alleging that he
had been fired at o,l of doors, and perhaps it was
intended to have the soldiers witnesses to the
fact of his being shot at. That he should have
been wounded so dangerously might have been a
mistake or an accident.
But whoever the person may have been, whether
foe OF confederate of Jones, the attempt 10 make
capital out of the affair as against the FreeState
men, or 10 throw obstacles in the way OF the Con-
sressional inquiry, will prove failure, and will go
10 show in stronger light than ever the moral
superiority Of the Free-Stste cause.
In the mean time, Col. Sumner with his entire
command is encamped at Lawrence, to assist in
fcrreting out and arrestng the person who shot at
Homes The President having at length found OUT
that he is authorized to interfere for the Preserva
ton of civil order in Kansas and the arrest OF muir
derers, we hope advantage will be taken Oh the
presence of Col. Sumner and his dragons at Law
renee TO cause due proceedings to be taken for the
Investigation of several homcides which, though
committed some time since, do not seem TO nave
attracted quite so much attention from the authori
ties at Washington as the recent attempt to Kill
Jones.
Though the Border Rufians are fslly of opinion
that they have ought TO have the sole and eXc"-
sive light OF killing their opp0ae1ts, 1t eau hardly
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-05-08

Two years ago the city and county of Philadel-
pha (now for the first time united in one munich
patty were carried by the Americans, by about
Eight Thousand majority, electing a Mayor aud
both Councils. The contest was quite spirited.
At the following State Election, Gov Pollock had
about -Four Thousand majority there. Last fall,
the Americans" were beaten by about Twenty.
Five Hundred; and now they have just been beaten
again by Forty.two Hundred. 1t cannot be pre-
tended that the Liquor License Question hurt them
now, as it was said to have done last Fall; their
candidate for Mayor (IIon. Henry d. Moore, late
NJ. c. is an estimable and popular citizen, while
the candidate of their leading opponents is the very
man whom they beat Eight Thousand two years
ago. The Republicans made no effort to draw of
votes, knowing that any exertion on their part
would expose them to the charge of having design
edy thrown the city into the hands of the Bucaan-
antics. Yet the returns show a change against
"Amercansm Of over Twelve Thousand votes
in the last two years.
We submit to consderate men that American
"ism,' as political SPELL is no more. The virtue
has gone out Of it. Let leave, then the dead to
bury their dead while We unite to restore and pre-
serve Kansas to Freedom.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-05-08

We remember years &C. seeing the rosy aud rb.
eurd Senator Hale Of New Hampshire. with II q. Of rdE
IRIbUNE. Wendell PHILIPPE Mr.. Rose, host other
Whitley Bck philosophers ard phloophersses sitting
to What was called Ansi Slavery Breaks the Coliseum
in Broadway" Express.
No, YOU don't remember anything Of the sort,
at least in so far as 90 Ii. G. of THE TRIBUNE"
is concerned; ard you must either stop this daily
flow of scandalOus tittle-tattle, or we shall be OBJ
lised to make you repent it. Now, just decide
whether you will put forth more decent sheet
henceforth, be made to smart for printing COS.
siPirg, slandering, backbiting, lying concern,
which even that primitive apostle OF the Know
Nothing church, Ned Buntlire, would be ashamed
OF. We have borne your caluunies quite long
enough.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-05-08
FROM KANSAS.
ST. LOUIS, Tuesday. May 8, l35t


The Kansas correspondent of The 81. Louis Demo-
crat states that Col. Sumner eucamped opposite Law
renee, on the 18th ut with 100 Dragons.
On the 27th he addressed q letter to the Free-State
Governor Robinson stating that the attack Jones
had produced great excitement throughout the Terri
tory and along the Missouri frontier and he urges upon
the people Of Kansas the importance of GREETING out
and bringing the assassin to justice.
He also states that the oiense has been reported TO
the Executive at Washington and whatever orders he
(Sumner receives, will be instantly carried out. Mr.
Robinson replied that the attempted ASA ssinaton Of
Jones il unanimously condemned by the citizens of
Lawrence and if the guilty party can be found, he
viii be given up.
That il had always been the policy of the people of
Lawrence to yield prompt obedience to the laws and
officers Of the Federal Government, and as Jones was
acting under the authority of the Government On the
day OF the assault the perperator of the deed was an
enemy to the citizens OF Lawrence no le.s than VIC.
lator Of the laws.
Whitfield returned to Lawrence on the 9th. Mr.
Oliver acted a. his attorney before the Committee
during biz absence. The correspondent of The 81.
LOUIS Republican says the Committee replied to
Whithelds note saying that be could not attend the
investigation in Lawrence, that when they con-
chded there they would go to some place where he
could introduce witnesses.
At public meeting at Westport resolutions were
passed denying the assertion Of The Herald IF Free
dom. that military companies drilling there on the
DO. JOKES attempted 10 mako the arrests u Lawrence