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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-08-30

Cure for the Bite Of Raflesnake.
Two small colored boys, belonging 10
Mott Middleton, Esq, were bitten bv a
rattlesnake, al his plantation, lew miles
from this city, Saturday night last. They
were walking together and trod upon the
reptile, which Immediately inserted his
fangs in the foot of one and ankle Of the
other. The overseer, colored man, up.
on hearing their cries, went 10 their assis.
lance. knowing well the danger of their
situation, there being no physician nearer
than the city, he had 10 rely on his own
uniGtored skill, which, however, turned
out most fortunately. lie drenched Uie
little sufferers thoroughly with wbiskey,
and buried their wounded feet in The earth.
Keeping 1t well mosiened around them.
In this situation, and perfectly stupid from
the effect OF the spirits. they were kept
for several hours. and when heard from
last, yesterday morning, they were both
doing well and considered entirely out Of
danger.
The case is worthy of note by planter.
and Others who live remote from medical
assistance Savannah RepubHcan.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-08-30
COunterfeitS.

. The Petersburg Express notices $40
bills on the Farmers Bank of Virginia in
circulation there, which are well executed
counterfeits.
Five dollar bills of the Northwestern
Bank of Virginia, payable at the Jefler-
sonvile branch, are in circulation in
Washington and Baltimore.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-08-30

BILIOUS DISEASES, o! all kinds,
Will ind in Cartcr's Spanish Mixture the
snresi remedy. The afflicted will be re.
vlVed by lis use, humors will be expelled
from The blood, and the liver will resume
lis heaIthy action, thereby restoring the
patient 10 health and vigor. II contains
no mercury, opium, or other poisonous
drugs, and may be given TO the most deli
Gaze infant with perfect safety.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-08-30
GOdey,s Iady's Roo!l

This valuable monthly, for September,
is at hand, and we never fail TO examine
its contents. 1t is always rich with en-
bellishme"ts, and interspersed with an
election of instructive
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-08-30
a Witty Toast.

AT late freman's supper at Burling,
ton, Edward Bradley gave the following
toast :-"Lades of Sc, like the freman's
bucket, aOeN hoped, and like fremen,
delighting in the exhibition of their hose.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-08-30

Dates from Nicaragua 10 the 9th inst.
staies that President Walkers army is in
a tight place. More fighting IS expected.
Many of Walkers men have deserted.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-08-30
Peterson,s Magasihe.

We have received the Sep,e smoer mum
Der Of This popula. ,A.i.t,nhly' and il fully
sastain..s the reputation it has so ably ear.
q ned. All who wish TO get their money
: back, should subscribe for Peterson.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-08-30

1t 10 proper 10 ssu,u
lie is priest, as represent.
articles belong to him. Thee Is
mystery about the matter, which J,
or two may clear up,--Frederick (Md.)
EGaminer.
AZ, We notice by the last Martinsburg
American that the Catholic Priest of that
place was held TO bail last week upon the
charge of making violent threats against
the members of his church, who charged
the Priest with immortality and intemper-
auce and closed the doors against him hol-
ding any more worship. The same pa
per states that the Catholic Church and
Parsonage of that place have been rob-
bed of several valuable articles. The per.
son alluded to in the above article, is no
doubt the same individual who the Amer.
lean alludes 10.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-08-30
The Pension Bill.

The House Bill granting large addition
al bounnes to the officers and soldiers of
the Revelation, or to their living descent
daGlS, was postponed by the Senate until
kapAay in pssemSss nexe 3
snts ks very NM 80 az NJ u
sepde6sss sss9 spally defeating tn
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-08-30

ed T. M,
The origin of the =, 80 i,
is supposed TO have caught from the kit
chen. Mr.. Daniels loss is about $1,000.
There was no insurance.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-08-30

FATAL SIcKNEss.-We learn, saws the
Charlottesville VA Advocate, that there
is great deal of sickness in the Northern
part of this county. Our informant saws
that the dyseniery is nearly as fatal in
proportion TO The population in Shifiei,'s
Hollow as was the yellow fever in Nor
folk and Portsmouth last summer. Our
town and immediate neighborhood have
been quite healthy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-08-30

A PRIEST IN LIMBo.--A person repre-
senting himself to be the Rev. VIM. Kin
ney, Roman Catholic Priest, at Martins
burg, Va, was committed to Jail yester-
day, in this city, together with man ma
med Patrick Topaz, under the following
suspicious circumstances The accused
had called at the Jewelry establishment of
Messrs. A. g. Z. H. o. Fox, and offered
for sale, silver and gold plated Chslice
for sum so Insignificant as TO create sus-
picion of lis being stolen, and caused |
their arrest. They were promptly take;
into custody by police officer II :'Wm ma
and upon examination bsff,.Yae 'us zee -
ding, it appeared : ~ teiegraphic despatc
from Mari. ..nsbdrg, that The Chalice an
otber : articles were taken away from tn
church, and the Priest gone; but the Re
|. Z fnnf Catholic Priests of this city not be
! ling able TO identify the one called Kinney
" and unwilling to hold any communicate
e with him, he and his alleged confederai
were committed on suspicion of havin
stolen the articles.
Their carpet bags were afterwards eS
ahmed and found TO contain gold plate
u heart, contaiTIRs apartment, with liz
j. for the cons
ICl 70
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-08-30
Harper,s Story Books.

The September number is very interes-
ting, entitled "Gibraltar Gallery" AS
the work progresses it becomes more and
more attractive. Nothing better for youths.
Twenty-Five cents per number.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-08-30

THE GREAT 'ComeT OF 0ls56.-Thi.
Bong expectedcomet was seen in the South
of Ireland, on the 3OIh ult. The Dublin
Observer says:
1t had then the appearance of globe Of
fire as large as good sized orange, with
a broad tail Of light extending about 8 in.
ches from the body. The two gentlemen
watched it for an hour, and The watchman
on the weir observed it also. On Thurs
day night they all saw it again. 1t rose a
few moments later, presenting the same
appearances, and was high in The heavens
at half-past l o'clock, when they went
home. Al that hour one of the gentlemen
pointed it out TO his sister. Last night,
from the same place, The same persons
again saw it rise about twenty minutes
before | | o'clock, and then It first occur
red 10 one of them Jour informanL that il
might be comet. He ceased to watch
it about midnight, bu; the Waterman OBJ.
served it up TO hall-past o'clock this
morning. Ibid not seem SO large as on |
the preyiods nighgs, but ssillf9 exceeded
the 'aost brilliant feasfl in which The plan
ct Js.pler las sSser been beheld.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-08-30

Fire TTesiidentJ 7 %y e. Re Wing Stale con-
vention has published full list of dele.
gates and alternates to the National Wing
Convention 10 be held in Baltimore on
the 9Th OF September. The delegates
are Messrs. William C. Rives Robert
Conrad, of Frederick Hill Carter, of
Jharles City 4; John r. Kiby, of Nanse-
nond William H. Macfarand, of Rich.
.tnnd city Wood .BonIdin. of Charlotte;
James Z. THecc, OF Halifax VIM. L.
Goggin, of Bedford Robert G.. Scott, o
Fauquler; John Janney, of Loudoun
Mr.. Seymour, of Hardy John L. Fry
oil Ohio John s. Pendleton, of Culpep
er Allen I. Caperton, of Monroe anC
Charles G. Cummings, Of Washington
Charlottesville .Ad0ocate.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1856-03-05
LOOK AGENCY.

The subscribers have established Book
Agency in Philadelphia and will furnish any
book or publication at the retsil price free
of postage Any persons, by forwarding the
subscription price Of any of the SO Maga-
zines, such as Harpers, Godeys, Putnam 5,
Graham'S, Frank Leslies Fashions, &c, will
receive the magazines for ole year and n
copy of a splendid lithograph portrait Of ei-
ther Washington, Jackson or Clay; or, il
subscribing to a 81 and s Magazine, they
sill receive a copy of either Oft the three por-
traits. If subscribing to i6 worth of Maga-
zines, all three portraits will be sent gratis
Music furnished to those who may wish it.
Envelops of every description and size in
large or small quantities furnished. Seal
Presses, Dies, &c, sent to order
Every description of Engraving on Wood
executed with neatness and DISPATCH
Views of Buildings, Newspaper Headings,
Views Of Machinery, Book illustrations,
Lodge Certificates, Business Cards, &c. All
orders sent by mail promptly attended to.
Persons wishing views of their buildings en-
graved can send a Daguerreoty pc or sketch
of the building by mail or express.
Persons alta distance having saleablc ar
tices would find il to their advantage to ad-
dress the subscribers, as we would act as
agents for the sale Of the same.
BYRAM & PIERCE. 33ly
so South Third 81, Phiiadciphia, Pa.
J. H. BYRAM. T. MAY PIERCE.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1856-03-05
I'll | srrll II y .
Why He Didn't Marry Her.

was sitting last summer and smok.
ing cigar with my friend Tom Fair
banks. 1t was at Rockaway, and we we're
laughing IN our own room, with our feet
ele'aIcd on window bench We had
smoked two cigars and commenced on
the third There's something strange in
a cigar-it makes ole cool in hot wealth
er and warm in cold weather. And
there is great deal in enjoying it with
crony. Tom was a fast friend Of mine,
ard fine fcllow-yes fine fellow there's
something in him lie was fond of so.
clety and a great favorite among the la
dies. There was a tall dark.eyed beau.
ty who had made n great impression on
his heart. lie had danced and flirted
through whole New York season, with
her. and from the way in which they
both denied it, had really believed
them engaged.
But Tom had suddenly drawn of,
and left the young lady to point her
toes and curl her ringlcts for some one
else, had never known the reason of
this, and with my mind full of these
'nouSuts, suuuCnIy turned 10 ION, and
asked him how it was he didn't marry
Flora Goodman.
Tom took the cigar from his mouth,
looked at me, arched his eyebrows, and
then commenced putting again.
No, but tell me you were very
much taken in that quarter once"
Tom made no reply but to throw open
his collar little more--Tom and had
mounted Byron collars since We came to
Rcckaway. There seemed no getting
anything out of Kim.
Did the lady cut you, Tom2"
thought this would rouse him
No." was the emphatic answer.
He then knocked the ashes of the ci.
gar, saying, And so you want to know
why didn't marry Miss Goodman? o.
Yes, | thought papa had been spoken
to, aud the bridal dress ordered u
mo, | never had anything to do with
Mr.. Goodman farther than to settle my.
self in his chair when he left the parlor
clear for me in the evening Flora gen.
orally sat OF an ottOman-long WASTED
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1856-03-05

THE AYES HAVE T-Tho Concord
Democrat says that while Weller of CAL
ifornia, was speaking in Phoenix Hall,
last Thlrsdayanincident occurred worth
relating. Mr.. Weller in contrasting the
present with the past of New uamp-
shire, said "A few years ago. and she
could point to Henry Hubbard and
Franklin Pierce as her representatives,
in the United States Senate, Who rep.
resents her in that body now p "a
voice replied, " Hale and Bell"l do
they represent you p said Weller Sey-
eral voices said " NO several others
responded 'YIs, ,"and soon the whole hous
were responding yes" "no," yes"
till at length, the NOES were literally
drowned down by the YEsEs" \ more
unfortunate appeal to au audience was
never made and the "gcntlcman fir m
California was careful for the rest o
the day and evening, to put no more
questions.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1856-03-05
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From the Home Journal.
The First Snow-Storm.

Tho FIRST SnOW-StOrm.
ny SARAH JONES.
On a Sabbath morning, hoary
With the first December snow,
We had met TO read the story
OF the faithful "long ago;"
But my spirit sadly wandered,
Gathering blackness as it pondcred,
Deluged by tide of woe;
For felt forsaken, lonely,
And each foot that crossed the floor
Seemed to bear statue only
Soulless statue, nothing morc
Swiftly flcoting round the easement,
Snow birds twittcrcd DER and DER;
But my weary sclfabascmcnt
Dcepencd, darkencd evcrmore;
Snow Of such transparent lightness,
OF such chastcncd, holy whitcness,
l had never seen before
And | wondered if another,
Knecling at that hallowed shrine,
Cherished grief too strong to smother
As the snowy sheen grew brighter,
Came the thought, with painful start,
That those gathering drifts were lighter
Than the drifts upon my heart.
Ever dropping sad and tender,
While the chilling winds far under
Swept the shining riffs apart.
ALI those heecy stars thought kindly,
AS they fell SO still and slow,
That they would not rashly, blindly,
Wound the little flakes below.
Then thought twas sad that ever
We should send shuddering chill
Though such gentle hearts as never
Cease to love through good and i'll
But the dimncss Of my sorrow,
Scorncd to seek a brighter morrow
TIL voice said, deep and still,
Is there winter in your spirit !
You have made it winter there
And the heart with ice bergs in it
Will find ice-bergs everywhere.
Slowly tones of music sweeping
Through the silent room arose;
But my heart kept weeping, weeping
That the pureN love must close.
With a shudderng throb it trcmblcd
Der the young hearts there assembled,
Like spring that ovcrflowsj
! could almost see it glancing
Swiftly through the darkencd air,
With witchery cntrancng,
AS the echo of \ prayer.
With those angel voices blending,
Came chastened blcsscdncss,
And a holy peace descending,
flushed my soul to qnictness;
Brighter did the snow-cloud glisten,
While the tempest paused to listen
In all-powerful silentncss.
And each heecy glory drifting
Soity through the burd,ncd air,
Seemed "A tone my spirit lifting
From the depths Of its dispair.
Once again the voice came Gliding
Life's dark mystcr! and pride,
And love free and abiding,
Swept my spirits sullen tide;
Other hearts are what we make them,
We must trust them, not fotsakc them,
Tins my hidden soul replied.
And that silent, sweet reproying,
RouSCl my uulSn to lie, ar,;,
For the heart that Hrcs by loving
Willnot al3rayS love in vain.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1856-03-05

examine and select the Company best
adapted to furnish at the least expense
what is proposed, a SURE INDEMNITY in
CASE OF Loss
BY orders Of Directors.
DAN'LBALDWIN. President.
CHAs. DEWEY, Secretary.
j. Il. THRusToN, Treasurer,
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1856-03-05

.Scmi-Apnua1 RcpoH and Statement Of The
DircctorS 10 Hc members.
During the last six months. from Au-
gust |. 1855 to February |. 1856, thore
have been issued 1897 policies insurin
rroncrtv to the amount of 81 353 063.
and the premium notes taken on the
same. are S20l ss75S. The whole mum
her of policies in force Feb. /, 1856 is
90 1873, amount of property at sk.Sl7,-
547 oo3. and the amount Of copitM or
premium notes in force. 81 270,Sl4 81
Duriug the same time, II losses have
been reported. amounting to Sl4,995 so
An assessment of per cent has been
made. which with the small advance pay.
mcnt of per cent. will pay all losses
and expenses to date
In our first class. consisting of dwell.
ines. sheds, barns and contents. Is $50
policies are in force, covering Sl3 0Sl,-
$50. Tho notes in force in this class
are S576.SS290 The losses and OK.
pcnses in this class for ten years, ending
Aug. I. 1865 were Sl52, lG5 So
A Il receipts from said class
for the same period, 1856 57274
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1856-03-05

EE The Richmond Examiner calls
Mr. Banks "a miserable rowdy." This
only means that the Speaker is opposed
to tho establishment of slavery in Kan.
sas,-PT0UidcHce JoHrnaI
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1856-03-05
Harrisons Columbian Perfumery.
TIE BEST IN WORLD.

general variety of IIarrsons Prepara-
tions. inc luding Perfumery, Toilet Powder,
Rouge, Lip Balm, Shaving Creams, Almond
Toilet Soap, Hair Dye, Cream of Beauty.
Also, llarrison's Columbian Ink, Writing
Fluid, Red Ink, &C, lust received hy
Aug. 2S, 1855. II. A. SHELDON.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1856-03-05
Mould Candles,

SDS BOXES Winchester Mould Candles
~ received aid for sale hv
oct. 10. L. NALLET1E.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1856-03-05
THE N MIDDLIBUR REGISTER
OFFICE IN BREwsTER's BLOCK, MAlNsT
j. II. BARRETT g. j. COBB,
PUBLISHERS AND PRorRlEToRs.
Il e r M s .

Tue REGISTER will be sent one year, by
mail, or delivered at the office, where pay
inent is made strictly in adranec, for. s 80
Delivered by carrier, pail strictly IN od-
If not paid within six months, so cents adj
ditional.
seY-No paper discontinued until arrearagcs
are paid, unless at the option of the proprie-
ors.
tg' All communications must be postpaid
eYV y PALMER is agent for this pape
in Boston, New York, and Philadelphia.
BOOK AND JOB PRINTING
Done in modern style, and at short notice
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1856-03-05
THE DAILY EVENING TRAVELLER

Is published AT Six Dollars a year ia advance,
and sold at Two Gents a copy. This pioneer
Two Cent paper maintains its asccndcncy,
and with its three daily editions, has an I'M
surpassed Notwithstanding it superior ad-
vantage as an advertising medium.
WORTHINGTON, FLANDERS e. CO.,
PUBLISHERS, 39;3m.
Traveller Buildings State Street, Boston.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1856-03-05
1856 572.74
SI5.G92.6I

In other words, the cost on this species
of property would have been SIS COP Gl
more, had no other property been insur-
cd, or if this class had been separately
insured during this period
On the other five classes. denominated
hazardous, 1868 policies are in force,
covering 81 iG6 51,-rrcminm notes in
force. S702.93l,07 The receipts for
the ten years, ending Aug !. 1855. in
said five classes, we're SlS3.32 o.
The losses and expenses were G6,7I3,l5
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1856-03-05
Vermont Mutual Fire Insurance
Company.-C in Premium
Notes, 81 ,279, ,8l4, 81

Scmi-Apnua1 Pcport and Statement Of The
directors 10 Hc Members.
The Westerly echo, & Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1854-1858, 1856-09-25
SAVE Z OUR FRUIT.
The Infalible Self-Sealing, Fruit

and Vegetable Gam.
Our experience during the past year, in
Manufacturing Seif-Seaiing Fruit Cans,
and the universal satisfaction, and certifi-
Gates of parties who have purchased and
tested those of various makers, have given
ours the decided preference over all others.
The subscriber offers to the puolic the
BEST SELESEILING CAN
ever invented, to preserve Fruits, Vegeta-
bles, &c. The Sealing is Invariably per-
feet. All others require solder or cement.
The opening has been enlarged to admit
n FULL SIZED PE.fCH.
Every Can is tested before it leaves our
Mandatory, and stamped with our name,
TAYLOR & HODGETTS,
Manufacturers of Planished Tin and
Japan Ware, No. 60, Bcekman-st., N. Y.
272 3m.
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WOOLEN MACHINERY
e l.. GODDARD, .Neao York,


ONLY manufacturer of the original Steel
" Ring and Tooth Burning Machines and
Feed Rolls, to be attached to First and also
to Second Breakers and Finishers OF Wool
Ell Carding Machines, The attachment tc
second Breakers and Finishers is new an
very important. These machines are in
successful operation, on first Breakers, in
most of the principal Woolen Factories in
the United States, Canada and MEXICO, and
are deemed by experienced manufacturers
as the most perfect machines used, and in
dispensable to the economical and success
ful manufacture Of wool
They are in fact Ghe only strong, dura-
bic and uccesstully operating machines in
use. No carding machine should run an
hour without them.
The Feed Rolls are strong and durable,
and worthy Of attention. Circulars cx-
planning these machines and Rolls, refer.
ences to mills having them in use, &C.,
may be had by addressing
G. l. GODDARD
The Westerly echo, & Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1854-1858, 1856-09-25
miscellaneous.
THOU ART FALSE
BY EUNIcE EDsoN.

Go, go thou art false and no more thy name
Shall sully these lips of mine;
For broken now is loves fiowery chain
That bound my heart to thine.
Go, go! had dreamed thee pure and true
As aught of this earth could be-
! thought that thy heart no falsehood know
That thy VOWS were but pledged to me.
Twas blissial dream, but quickly pass'd.
And have awoke once more, |.
To find that my faith in man has gone
That youths sweet trust is DER.
o, little dreamed I, when side by side
We roamed through the shaded glen,
That the time was near when this heart would
scorn
The idol worshipped then.
see stain on this sheet as write,
it is caused by no tear of mine;
For know there is one too proud to weep
For worthless heart like thine.
The Westerly echo, & Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1854-1858, 1856-09-25

WHAT WAS 1T Coz - Cousin Viii
liam,' said merry, mischevous young
girl, what do you think heard pret.
ty young lady say of you;'
L don't know-something good, |
hope. Who was it COZ ?
'Shan't tell you but its the truth-a
very pretty girl did say something about
you.
Well, tell me what it was.'
| shan't unless you give me that
Annual that I wanted
Well, agrecd-you shall have it--now
tell me-
'Well--don't blush so-she said you
were the ngiiest looking man she ever
laid her eyes on