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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-08-02
GEN I S.

WV. H. PEAKE, Sun Iron Buildings, Bati-
more; George A. CRoFUT, Successor to Lay x
Brother 73 south 4th street, above walnut,
Philadelphia; V. B. PALMER, Tribune Build
ings, New York.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-08-02

Every home on earth should be min
latuye Of Heaven.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-08-02

Charity covereth 4 multitude OF sin.
So does calico.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-08-02
Ii F E:

THE UNITED STATES LIFE IN
SURANCE, ANNUITY q TRUST
COMPANY OF PHILADELPHIA,
Assets, January ls., 1856, 81, AL
6l2,42.
n. B.--Losses promptly adjusted and
paid through the Office Of General Agen-
cy, at kichmord, Va.
international Life Insurance Society Of
NEW YORK and LONDON.
Capital 81, 100000.
n. B.-A Guarantee Fund of 5l00, 900
deposited with the Comptroller of the
State of New York, for the security and
benefit of ALL policy holders in Ihe Uni
ted States.
The Insurance of the lives of Slaves
not exceeding three fourths 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, ,O05,47
Total am to Jan, IL. 1896, II0,492,OO
Total amount, l,336'99O'oi
Grand Total, s4,282,45
Medical EraminerS.--G. f. Ma:
NJ. D.; II. p. Cooke, NJ. D.; John,
Srailh, NJ. D.; Z. p. Magruder, NJ.
l.. S. Eichelbrrger, NJ. d.
EU The Agent will give his pr,
attention and personal supervision to an.
risks whenever and wherever requested
so to do.
* Application to be made to J. f.
BROWN, Esq, Post Master, Charles
town, or TO the Agent through the Post
Office, Charlestown.
Ia Mr.. Herbert will visit Shepherds
town on the lst Saturday in each month
Nav II, 1856. 26--lyF
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-08-02

The Trenton Gazette is responsible for
the following "A verdanl young man en-
tered fancy store in our city on Monday,
while the lady proprietor was arranging a
lot Of per(umery. She inquired of him if
he would not like TO have some musk
bags 10 pul in lis drawers. After the ex-
animation oflhe article he told the young
lady he did not wear dr0werS. and wan
ted 10 know if they woudn', do 10 wear
IN bis panlaOOns.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-08-02

"Never saw such string times," as the
spoon said 10 the saucepan. 9
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-08-02
SHEPHERDSTOWN
FEMALE SEMINARY !
REV. J. L. FRARY, Princip0l.

MISS ANNA ODER, assistant, and
Teacher IF Music and French.
HAVING obtained a large and convenient
IL House. we are prepared to accommodate
boarding pupils. The year is divided into two
sessions, Of months each, commencing on the
LIST Monday in September and February.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-08-02

SKIRTS In the early Dutch times OF
New York, it is we'll known, the LADIES'
estimated their wealth by the number OF
their petlcoals. 1t would appear that
the same custom still prevails there, as
the Home Journal says-"We have heard
of lady who has worn at one time, as
many as thirty skirts .! We do not know
what is the usual number, but ,ha, seems
10 US like few too many"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-08-02
U1g AND 8UB0T2e

HyRERRoLE.-A Vermont horse jock.
ey, boasiing one day of his horse grave
" asserted that he could troll seventeen
miles an hour.
"Seventeen miles an hour p says
bystander, II guess as how that's thum-
per"
My dear fellow" replied the Green
Mountaneer, seventeen miles is no
great shakes for the criIter, now; for when
he was but three years old, the tightening
killed the old mare, and chased the colt
all around the pasture field without get
ting within striking distance" Of him -
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-05-20

AN OLD.L1NE WHIa's view OF Mr.. FILLMoRE.--
The Americans OF Bedford Virginia. had very large
ratification meeting last week. The Hon, William L.
Goggin, oldline Wing, who was never connected
with the American party under its former organiza-
ton, and who, we believe did not support the American
State ticket at the last election was called to pre-
side, and made most stirring and eloquent speech.
There seems to be no doubt that all the old-line
Wings will support the American Presidential ticket,
not only throughout the South, but throughout the
North. We make one extract from Mr.. EGoggin's
speech :T& ga 3.1 !, y
u want, said Mr.. G., :" no platform for ,Millard
Fimore-his platform is the impershable history of
his own which is written in letters of
living light-so that no man can for moment doubt.
Would you want platform for George Washington
or James Madison2 Would youtRant astake to tether
the Father Of his Country, and the Father of the
Constitution If you would, then, il say, make one
for every man. however true and faithful he may have
been.
But if Mr. Fillmore is TO be compelled to stand on
platform, can tell you if you make it out of the
wreck of the Constitution, he'll not stand on it-he
will not let you take " here little and there ttle
piece OF patchwork for his pedestal 1t must be Of
the true Oak (not LiveOak George, il must be
q platform with the Union as its base--the Consttu
ton as its pillars; yet without any platform sayf
this. shall support him with a right hearty gooG
will that am sure have never manifested toward
any candidate for the Presidency with more earnest
ness, or with greater desire for his SUGGEST =
4. .r6 [Lewisburg North Carolina Eagle.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-05-20

The STEAMER PAoIFIc.- Mr.. R. K. Haight, of New
York, has received aetterfrom London FRIEND under
date of April 22d, expressing the belief that the
steamer Pacific has been blown on the Greenland
coast. We extract portion of the Communication: /:
Your letter of 5th April conveys5to us the painful
apprehension under which you labor Of the loss of the
Pacific and your It is very remarkable that my
son in China, now partner in q large mercantile
house, should have sent home ship load Of tea in
the Swallow, Capt. Tucker, 1Cho sa,p the Pacific
drifting before terrific gaie-he thought, disabled
in her machinery. Now, Capt. Tucker is Almost init
mate friend of the Captain Of the Pacific, who said
to him often: e am a Northern bird I find the
degrees less" On Capt. Tucker arriving he said to
some of his consignees that he had every reason to
believe the Pacific was disabled, and drifting before
the gale and would be found in the northern point of
Greenland. Lord Palmerston sent for him, and he
stated his opinion, when two men-of-war steamers
were instantly dispatched to search every part of the
coast-one was the Tartar, in which was my nephew,
Mr. Hartford. They have returned. Capt Tucker
does not now give up the ship as lost He says, in
| SUCH gale what could a disabled steamer do7 He
brought us home 900 packages of tea; but for ten
days he said he believed his ship would not ride it
out, and such storm prevented his once taking of
his clothes. Capt. Tucker says the gale would have
| blown a disabled steamer three hundred miles in
twenty four hours ont of her course, for they could
set so little canvass Now look at the chart-a gale
of wind of nine days duration, ship like log on
the water, why, where would she be bloWnto2 can
not help believing and really hoping the crew yet
safe with the ship on of the nhosptable shores
| OF Greenland, and may any day be heard OF, or as
soon as they construct vessel from the wreck te
| bring them away.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-05-20
Louisiana Itemas.

We clip the annexed paragraph from the West
Baton Rouge Sugar Planter, of the 18th:
Some weeks ago, everybody wanted ran---just now,
nobody wants it. We have had enough, in all CON
science sake, to last for couple Of months at least
On tuesday last we were visited with one of the
heaviest showers OF the season. g 1t never rains but
it pours. ~ 5s5 8 3l5 r. IyiSt
The following is clipped from the same paper: f
Yesterday we received q visit from 4 touple Of
friends and subscribers at Brusle Landing who assur
ed US that West Baton Rouge would hardly raise cane
enough for seed next year. EIberyille Gazette. N
Jennings There are few Of our planters who will
have to buy seed, but large majority Of them viii
make seed enough for next year. and in many In
stances, seed to SELL There is use making matters
they are bad enough. Our parish will make, this
coming season. crop Of $500 hogsheads If You call
2500 hogsheads crop fT$ 81 3s3. 3aS95s Il
The Plaquemine Sentinel, of Saturday, says: u
The river has risen considerably at this point, with
in the last week. and is higher than it has been
this year. Webelieve it is still rising.
In reference to stage Of water in the Mississippi
the Concordia nteigencer of the l6th has the fol-
lowing sIsfg!J5a t...,f 3!ffE &
The MISSISSIPPI AT V1DAIIA.-Here the river has
reached the highest pointat which it has been mark
ed for more than year past, and is still rising with
considerable drift visible III II - p
\ : If it shall continue at this stage until the Misss-
-slppl ana MlSSOnfI r1Se- comes down. we may have
tolerably full banks We anticipate nothing more
nothing like an overflow Full, but not oyerfowing
high water, always makes healthy summer and au-
tumn in the South. ''3 3,=5s :s $&is$ &c tf'S,
Ofthe river, the Bayou Sara Chronicle, Of satuf-
dap last, speaks as follows: KS, IA, +: 81
The river is rising very rapidly at this point with
indications ofpretty high water. n 4
The Natchitoches Chronicle, of the 10th, says =,
From every portion Of our parish we hear the most
encouraging accounts to the prospects of the crop
The recent rains have been potent for good and the
season augurs well for the future. s.
The Shreveport Southwestern, Of the 7th, says:
MORE RArN-Last Monday evening we had an
other fine rain, together with some lail We are in
duced to believe that much rain has fallen in tht
neghborng country during the past ten days. riss
above in Red river is currently reported butt ut this
season. do not think the river at this point can be
affected much. The rains and reported rise, may
however, fill up the lakes again. and as they act as
feeders to the river prevent its falling for consider
able time. .f9at a l.s8 - |@@g #5}
Cotton and hides Sfrom Texas, continue to arrive
very freely. The wagons return heavily loaded witt
goods, plantation supplies, wheat machinery, stc
Mark well what We predict ten years will not eapse
before we shall see flour, pork and beef descending
| Red river to find market. +5Hg @
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-05-20
fELEG THE (yIRs EFNE
"A. III q Il


t q
sr. LoUI5, May Is-- -RaEinson haging ~, ;n.
dictsd by the Grand nfy trsssezs stIe Mar.
shal and two deputies hase gafs ID Kiuaag; ygtI
Governor shannona feaulsitiiosI for lsiiI. .s v
Brown, editor of tlls Herald ii aan, ~ svss
arrested while attempting VI iFsia sIs tsrrf
tory. Wy
\ Feeder has fed, but it is thought ~ wonid be
captured.
Sheriff Jones ID convalescent.
Judge Fame, of Georgia, has been appointed sheriff
during Jones sickness, and has been shot ct twice
while diseharging his duty.
Fifteen hundred men two pieces o artillery and
sharpes rifles have fortified Lawrence, and mean to
resist all attempts to arrest the Indicted persons
About one Thousand men responded to the Govern
or proclamation, and are encamped III the vicinity
Of Lawrence and Leconpton for the purpose Of COM
pelIing the people Of Lawrence to acknowledge the
organic laws Of the Territory. s #
Markets
q NEW ToRE, May 16 Good Ohio, 81 a7a to 40 and
So 37aa:: Western Mixed Corn, 56c. Western Ness
Pork, $Is 25 Whisky, 26gc. 5
N CrscEEAT1, May lei Flour, s$5 % To s5 go
Whisky II selling at Il; ard 98 to Pie
Eiyer Intelligence
3 LOUISVILLE. Mag l6. river il falling, with
four feet o. tie fails and seven and half feet in
the canal. yt
Il FIcKsBuRG, May 19.-The Red Riyer passed down
at o this morning; the Aleek Scott at the Eclipse
at 5 and the Humboldt at this evening. ~
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-05-20

sToRMs.-This section of country has been visited,
within the last ten days. with two severe storms.
second on tuesday evening following. We are in
formed that much damage was done o3the growing
crops, in this and the adjoining counties. In newly
opened land the crops will prove almost if not quite
that have been blown downone third of the crop it
is thought will be LOST Jefferson Tex) Herald.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-05-20

l. ORGANIZE! ORGANIZE Americans the foe with
which you contend is crafty inscriptions and united
and it behooves you to organize for the great battle;
be watchfnl, perseyering, and firmly united !; ever
remembering that the "price of liberty is eternal
vigilance" 6
Next Monday the American party will meet at the
Court House in st. Francsvle, and we hope to see
large crowd Of the native of the soil present to
harmonious band of freemen to battle for their lib
erty and their glorious institutions. The invitation
is to all who feel disposed to affiliate with in our
glorious cause, of whatever nation or party. One of
the proper energy to attend the 4th District Conven-
tion to be held at Baton Rouge on the first Monday
in June. Let every friend of the Union be on hand
on Monday-[Bayou Sara Chron., 18th.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-05-20
Thlrty-Fourth cong,ress--Flrst session..

WASHINGTON, May 10, ls56.-The Senate was not
in session to day. 8 ''ss5 49, lt E'
4 House of Representatives. hour or more was
occupied in calling the House, and in motion to
adjourn ~. ~ v l Ga
Mr.. Fuller, of Pennsylvania, made personal ex-
savery and % was rped to BY lis coeaus e
Todd, and by Mr.. Jones, of Tennessee. q TsS
No other business was transacted, and the House
adjourned. w. y
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-05-20

.Bosom adjusters" is the name Of a new article
extensively advertised by our dry goods men. They
are, doubtless, very ingeniousy contriyed, bnt we
doubt their utility In opnon of pobbs, the only
tion is I" an honest conscience, The question now
isis Dobhs right2 44E
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-05-20

THE R1vER.-The Mississippi at this point, con-
tnues to rise with great rapidity We received ad
vices yesterday of later date than the intelligence
published in these columns yesterday morning.
TVicksburg Whig, 10TH
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-05-20

Z . AafER1ChN MASS MEETING z ugstlant to previous
notice. mass meeting Of the American party was
held at the Court House to-day at II O'clock which
surpassed in enthusiasm any meeting of the kind ever
held in the parish:S
The meeting Was called to order by B. r. Cfinn,
ESQ, and on motion Hon Favrot took the Chair,
and fRosemond ;Hebert and H. J. HFama were ap-
pointed Secretaries. 5s$ 81 5s8s
The 0bieetofth meeting being stated by the chair,
on motion d committee of five were appointed to se
ect delegates to the Electoral District and State Con
yentions to Be held in Baton Rouge in June next
The committee reported the names Of Hon. H II.
FaVrot5J. W Durable, w. D. Winter, B. r. Ghinn, n.
Nj. Allen, N. Dubroca. Dan. Hickey, H. ]. Hyams,
james i. LobdeIl. w. J. Lyle, q. s. Williams T. P.
Vaughn, Hon. q. FaFrot. as delegates to the State
Convention and Hon. &. Fayrot, substitute v. Du-
broca; FL. w. Allen. substitute B. R, Chinn; 5Dan.
Hickey substitute Joachen Ailett delegates to the
District Convention, all Of which were received and
adopted by the meeting.
Having kept our paper back in order to give the
proceedings, until late hour, we are unable to give
more than brief synopsis Of the meeting. II was,
however one of the most enthusiastic and largest for
aparish convention, we have ever Witnessed. 4 The
convention adjourned with nine cheers for Fillmore
and Donelson. EW. Baton Rouge Sugar Planter, 18th.
z The glorious old parish Of West Baton Rouge is
sure, for Fillmore and Donelson BY an overwhelming
majority. 54* stf szs y
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-05-20

Coal BOATS SuNK.-Four coal boats were sunk on
Sundays last near Grand Gulf, by running on the
seen until too late. Two, men were drowned.
l5E FPort Gibson Herald, 18th.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-05-20
TEN NESsEE, RIVER.

Will leave on TUESDAY 18th inst, at O'Clock p NJ.
z. f7sgs FOR TENNESSEE RIVER. M
Askt ktstsi7 = The new and light -raught East
sEaVA5sss port, W, c. Harrison, master, will leave
Easport Florence and Tuscumba For freight
passage apply on board or to - : ~
LEWIS SEAPPa &E CO., 81 Front street.
The Passport will take freight for Napoleon Memphis Hee
ma, Hickman New Madrid Cairo, Paducah Nashville and all
way landings! 71T myl6
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-05-20
REV. nIr. rrroute,s prayer. p

week or 50 ago we published the eloquent and
sublime sermon Of this voutonary Divine, delivered
on the evening before the disastrous and bloody bat
tie Of Brandywine September 11th l777 in presence
Of General Washington and several Of the distin-
guished officers Of the American army. we knew
that this prayer was in print which we present to-day
It should, by right, have accompanied the sermon;
but we could not lay hands on it However says the
Concordia Intellgencer of the 10th, that collector
and preseryer of all things good both old and new,
Capt. William Wood, of Maysyie, Kentucky, now in
Natchez, furnished us the Prayer, which we gladly
publish.
PRAYER OF THE REVOLUTION Great Father! we
bow before thee; we invoke thy blessing we depre-
cate thy wrath we return thee thanks for tile past
we askhy aid for the future for are in time of
trouble OH Lord and sore beset by foes, merciless
and Implying. The sword CLEANS over our land, the
dust of the soil is dampened with the blood Of our
neghbors and friends.
Oh! God Of Mercy. we pray thee to bless the
American arms. Make the man Of our hearts strong
in thy wisdom bless beseech thee, with renewed
life and strength our hope and thy instrument even
George Washington shower thy counsels on the
Honorable the Continental Congress: visit our host,
comfort the soldier in his wounds and Affections,
nerve him for the fight prepare him for the hour Of
death. E72E'S#. 4t gS3@
And in the hour of defeat oh God of Hosts do
thou be our stay, and in the hour of triumph be thou
our guide, G
Teach us to be merciful. Though the memory Of
calling wrongs be at heart, knocking for admit
tance that they may fill us with the desire Of revenge
yet let MS, oh! Lord spare the vanquished though
they never spared us in the hour Of butchery and
blOodshed. "@T4. VI "A 5l E4
And in the hour of death, do thou guide US to the
abode prepared for the blest; so shall we return
thanks unto thee through Christ, cur Redeemer
God prosper the cause. Amen. #S
W. I5tf5gN -
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-05-20

/. RosRs tsp TaoESs. Milton when blind married
d shrew. The Duke Of Buckingham called her
sose ssI am no Judge Of colors, replied Milton,
Int dare saw you are right, for feel the thorns
daily
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-05-20

The bakers in Boston have agreed to increase the
size of their loaves owing to the lower cost Of Hour
The bakers in other cities can well afford to follow
| this example %t VII ~,
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-05-20

The Kentucky Horticultural society have offered q
premium Of five hundred dollars for the discovery Of
q certain remedy against the cnTculio-said remedy
not to be so costly troublesome as to prevent gen
eral annlcatiOn. ~ -.-..-.-- L----- y
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-05-20


STEAM FIRE ESGREs. 1t is probably known to
most of our readers that the city of Philadelphia is
the owner of one Of Shawks steam fire engines but
it may not he known to them that the selfish policy
of petty politicians knowing that those machines
have yoteshas hitherto prevented the use Of this
efficient and powerful engine in the extingnishng Of
fires. Yet such the fact strange as it may appear
to Cncinnatians, who have become accustomed to
see nothing else used by the hremen OF Cincinnati.
The North American in speaking Of the late disas-
trous confagrationin that city, and III which 600
worth Of property given to the flames, says that
81 had the steam fire engine been employed, the ex
hausting labors of the volunteer fremen would have
been materially hghtened, and the progress Of the
flames would have been stayed, and an immense
amount of property saved from destruction Really,
such things are preposterous. Had the people Of
Philadelphia opportunity of witnessing FIRE in the
Queen City-Whch, thanks to our perfectly organ
lied and efficient and vel paid is quite sell
aorso as to geta light Of steam fire en-
gnes with their miles of hose pouring floods of water
upon the fire. they would not, be long in pitching
their city council they long neglected to
supply their city with sutcency of these freanni-
hators at once, or refused to organize an efficient,
paid fire department the only kind to be relied upon
in large city Gineinnatl Enquirer, 9TH
# steam FIRE engines work well in Cincinnati they
ought to work well elsewhere. Give good engineer
good machinery and he can work it well if he is so
disposed.