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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-07-05

A Counferfeifr SwaiIowjng The Ell.
dence against Him.-The Buffalo Re-
public gives the following account of The
transactions of cOunlerIeIter in that ci-
~, one day last week :--"The indvidu-
al had passed counterfeit bill upon Mr..
Flint, the treasurer Of the Theatre. who
procured his arrest. and Immediately con-
veyed hin 10 the box office 10 be search
reG. As he entered the office he pu, his
hand ~ lis pocket and took something
therfirom--supPosed 10 be a roll Of bills,
which he quickly thrust through lhe tick
ei window TO person on The outside
probably confederate. That person
fled, and although the officers pursued
hIm. they were unable TO capture him.
About ihis tine The fellow observed the
bill that he had passed upon Mr. Flint "
ing on the counter, and with a rapidly
and ease tho astonishod III who saw him,
seizsd and swallowed H. lie was then
searched, bui TO coun'erfcit money wss
found upon him. handsome SUN vi
good money, and valuable gold watch
were foand and retained by tho officers.
He was locked up for the night and taken
10 Rochester next morning he, with his
confederate having escaped lro.n The ofh-
GERS there"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-07-05

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and was aboSOenering the common sit
ting room, when, through an aGjacen!
door, that stood little sjar, saw that
which pierced my hear! with keener
pang than the deadly sling Of poisonous
serpent. | saw my loved one-her |
scarcely dared to kiss or dream even of
the quick nervous, pleasurable and ecsla'ic
thrill at the pressure, reclining, ah ! IN a
locked embrace upon the knee of some
muslached, foreign looking gentleman,
with her lips sealed TO his, and tears
streaming from her eyes. Oh God, the
anguish Of that moment! One moment
was | tempted 10 tear out his heart, but
rejecting, turned upon my heel and
stole unseen. | wended my way back 10
the village, aud though half distracled,y yet
| wound up my liule affairs, for was
but student, mounted my faithful steed.
and by dark | was on the highway, and
on my way, | knew nor cared not with
er, so that | made good my escape from
the detesled village and my faIthless mis-
tress. | had not gone five miles before it
was dark as bIackness-my hand could
no! distinguish before me. The wind and
rain came sweeping over the bare fields
with biting JUNCTION, and howled and his
sed and roared as if all the devils in hell
were rio,irg and reyeling in mockery al
my suaerings.
The storm increased pace, so that |
was forced 10 seek shelter, in mercy TO
my poor horse, in an old chuich-house
that stood on the roadside, and al which
my horse instinctively hailed. | pushed
open the door and rode in ; i, was so dark
[ could almost feel il, bot ii accorded with
my feelings SO well | made myself con-
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-07-05
GROCERIES,

of every description, and choice lot of
Liquors, a lot Of POTATOES,
also quantity of excellent LINE, fO'
white ashing, or in quantities for plas-
tering, all Of which will be sold exceed
ingly low.
n. B.--I also wish to inform the cil-
zens of Shepherdslown and vicinity that |
have made arrangements with the Bridge
Company TO permit all who wish 10 pull
chase Of me TO pass free OF toll.
Nj. l.. ENTLER.
Nav 3. 1856. If
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TERMS OF OUR PAPER.

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weekly at - year. positively TO be paid before
the year expires. No paper discontinued Eek.
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ing-advertising of u different nature will be IL
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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-07-05
5GB.I3AMB0 0UGs
From Graham's Magazine.
7 HE E EVENTS OF NIGH T
TALE OF THE PASSIONS.
BY TALBOT GREENE

1t was dark, black night The winds
came and went in ilfu gusts, and the rain
began besrattering the hill side, the pre-
cursor of the storm that was TO follow. -
But darker far was my aching heart, more
piercing and chilling far was the anguish
than the drenching rain, or the chilling
blast. So, giving my sleed the rein,
spurred madIy on, lighted only by an oc-
casional flash Of lightning or the gleam of
some will o the wisp, or swamp ball as ii
would shoot past me, or follow whzzlng
in my wake. But moments retrospect
ton.
Like the generality Of my kind | once.
and still have weakness, and entire nous,
hope 10y the grace of God, | may ever
have. loved. loved madIy. The OBJ
ject Of admiration was beautiful being.
Molie Pringle had but few EQUALS and no
superiority. She had soft, melting eye,
rich pouling lip, blooming, heaIlhful
cheek, dark flowing ringIets, well round
ed inslep, pretty foot. and a-oh, my
mouth ! Mercy, MoIie pray behave, and
I'll 90 NJ farther with the description,
though at the risk of displeasing Mr.. Gra-
ham, forl promised to furnish good
tale, and whoever heard of perfect tale,
without a description of the heroine. And
je ne sais quio but to my story.
She had many suitors-had Mary Prin-
gle, and some Of them distinguished, veal
thy and accomplished gentlemen. But,
nevertheless, was successful. | out
stripped them all. never told her ver-
baily that loved her nor asked her, if she
loved me in return. 1t was useless. |
knew it by The trembling, fallering voice,
the soft pressure of the hand, the melting
languishing glance of the eye. the tremu-
lous heaving Of the breast, the sweet en-
dearing smile. These were mine and mine
alone. To others her bearing was differ
eni, though courteous and kind.
Her fathers elegant mansion stood q
mile from the VILLAGE of Halifax
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-07-05

tent. The storm without was still raging
and the old house al intervals would
wrIlhe and trembIe like thing Of life.
All al once my horse gave loud snort,
and Jumped back against the benches that
lined either side Of Ihe house. | looked
up but could see nothing, but heard dis
tinclly shuffling, rushing noise near the
pulpit. A flash Of lightning just then
lighted up the scene and saw, with fear
ful distincness, figure standing on the
altar, with long and flowing garments, ,and
arms extended wide.
Oh, heavens what fearful moment :!
My hair stood on all end, my blood lroze
in nv veins, and-but this was no time
for houghi--another prolonged flash OF
lightning again lighted up the place. |
saw the figure again, flying over the ben
ches towards me. | hoped it was but an
image conjured up by an overheated i'm
aginalion but no. My horse with a
wild, unearlhly neigh. or rather scream
and with fearful bound, sprang out OF the
house. and with the speed ot The wind he
carried me over hill and dale, moor, thick
ct, highway, and wood knew not whIIh-
er. But on, on we went. TIE sweat
and foam streamed from my painting sieed,
but still he relaxed not in his speed. while
| clung nstinctivey to tie saddle and lei
him 90 where he listed.
After an hours ride, and such ride as
no other mortal ever took, my horse
wheeled short angle in the road, which
we had at last gained, and halted abruptly
before large house from whose windows
slreamed dozen lights. And welcome
sight was that threw the relns over
The horses head and dsmounled.
knew not in the gloom and darkness o!
the night, and the excitement of my mind,
whose house il was, or where my posi-
lion whether in Virginia, Carolina, or
the Western Continent at large. | ran
up the steps into large piazza, and IS
CROPPED my way along the side OF the
house for The door, passed a window
from which streamed light. | looked
eagerly in and saw young lady seated al
the table close by the window, and but a
few feet from where | stood. raised on
lp-loe and took nearer look. But who
can portray my aslonishmeut on finding
it TO be my fairhless mistress. Thinking
it was but another being con jured up by
the devil. was about to fly from the
spot, when she raised small miniature
to her lips and as she did so | discovered
| it 10 be a likeness Of myself, one | had
presented TO her few weeks previous.
Oh, this was too much happiness or was
it still the Vaccinations Of the devil |
resolved TO solve the mystery, though all
the devils in hell were leagusl,y against
me. Irallled al the door, and waited
with a strange mixture Of feelings with
Joy, with fear, with trembling.
A servant after moment, ushered me
into the house, which | found 10 be my
friend, Colonel Pringle, the father Of her
| loved
The Col. greeted me, and after express
sing much surprise al seeing me at such
late hour and in such plight as was
in. led forward his son, in the person Of
the mustached, foreign-looking gentleman,
who had been absent at sea two years, and
whom never saw. The mystery was
explaian and, oh, how satisfactorily!
- Iasa
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-07-05
l(UI116ngh the hour wa

We al dccOUHI OF MY adventures
49, IN the night. And many and loud
were the peas of laughter that broke forth
from the happy ,hrong al the recital. The
adventure in the church was explained.
There was crazy woman in the neigh
borhood of the church who, whenever she
could escape from her friends, would 90
to the church and stay, sometimes for
days. Thus was the mystery explained.
But the baby has just walked up, so
must cen lay down mysPen.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-07-05

Telegraph AcrOss he Mianfic.-Ths
s.. Johns y b. Ob>eryey states tha, an
attempt "IIi soon be made TO lay a tele-
graphic cable across the Atlantic. The
length Of lie cable will be 2,f00 miles.
and tao STEAMERS, each with 1900 miles
Of cable, will NEE! midway between Ire
land aoJ New founGIaud, unite the cables
and proceed in opposite directions 10 land.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-07-05

A letter tn the New York Tribune
says 1.-The Empress Eugenie IS likely
~ semsin an Invalid fnr life. Her feet are
paraIyzed. and though The physicians hold
out The hope that few days may restore
ber TO her lormeI health, her recovery is
very problemalic.'
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-07-05

One might as well be 90, OF The worl'
as beloved by nobody in it.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-07-05

Be contenled ami thankful; a cheerful
spirit makes labor light, steep sweet and
all around cheerful.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-07-05
NO. 80.

4 WOMAN DISGUIsGD As A MAN.-lhe
Piusburg ,Pa.) papers ave full oI the aa'
ventures of vouug woman who Tor some
wears past las figured in that city as
dashing young man. Her tue history
appears 10 be as follows -
She was married IN Rochester, y. Y,
some years ago. but her husband becom-
inc Jealous, had her arrested and imprls-
oned. Escaping from him, size assumed
the garb of man. and obtained employ
ment as a wbipmsker, in Piusburg, for
long while. Subsequently, she acted a
season as cabin boy on the river. and in
1852 went to work With Mr.. Tim,
wAipmaEer, IN piusburg, where she re-
NAMED two years. during which time she
was noted for her gailanrry 10 the fair
sex, treating them to ices, confectionery,
&c After This she kept fruit aud cake
store in that city. but leIt IN few months
and has lately turned mp in a whip manu-
factory in Wesltieid, Mass, where her
sex was discovered. In all her wander
ing up to this time her secret was never
suspected, and il is very much TO be re-
crelied that she was not able 10 remain un-
discovered and earn an honest living, un-
der tie protection OF her male attire.
A PAIxFuL CAsG.--The Circuit Court
was engaged during the greater part OF
last week in the trial of Blake Randall,
citizen of this County, for The murder oi
William Randall, his own father. The
circums tances Of the case were about
these. The father was a violent, drink.
ing, dangerous and worthless man the
son a well-behaved, sober and industrious
Young man, who had the whole care and
support of the family upon his shoulders.
He was in fact the head Of the household.
SO outrageous had frequently been the
conduct of The father, in cruelty beating
his wife, his wile's aged mother and even
his son, that the latter had on one occa.
sion threatened TO protect himself and the
family in the usual legal manner. Final
ly the father was induced to 60 away
He remained absent year, al the end of
winch lime he returned, TO resume his i'll
treatment Of the whole family. In drunk
Ell frolc, he swore vengeance against his
son, and on one occasion attempted 10 put
his threars into execution. The son de-
ermined 10 leave the premises, but was
induced 10 remain at the urgent solicita-
ZION of the females. The old man, who
is said TO lave been Of powerful frame,
made The threatened assault, the son fled
and was pursued, and when about TO fall
into the hands Of lis asssilant, turned and
dealt him blow with some kind OF cane.
Either that blow, or the fall which result
ed from il, fractured the old mans skull,
and he died.
The prisoner was prosecuted by Col
Harman, and defended by Messrs. Stuart,
Baldwin, w. S. II. Baylor and George
Baylor. The jury returned verdict Of
"involuntary mansIaughler' penalty.
three months imprisonment in the Coun-
ty jail and fine of one cent.
The value Of good characte. is most
strikingly illustrated in this issue Of their
case. Had the son been man of bad
character or the father man Of good
character, tie fate of the prisoner would,
doubtless, have been very diferent.--
NauntOn Spectator.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-07-05

Every body condemns scandal. yet no.
Thing cIrculates more readily.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-07-05

That's buI an empty purse that is fol-
of other foIk's money.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-07-05

Friendship is liie medicine for misfor.
tune. buI lrsratilude dries up all goodness.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-07-05
AG T S .

WM. H. PEAKE, Sun Iron Buildings, Balti-
more; GEORGE A. CRoFUT, Successor to Lay &
Brother 13 south 4th street, above Walnut,
Philadelphia; V. B. PALMER, Tribune Build
ings, New York.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-07-05
AGENCY OF
IN S q II A n G. e -!

d w. HERBERT is Agent for the
ID. following Companies Of FIRE AND
LIFE INSURANCE:
FIRE:
Hartford Fire Insurance Company,
HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT.
Incorporated IN 1910 Charter Perpet-
Capital 100000.
Franklin Fire Insurance Company
OF PHILADELPHIA.
Statemen, of Assets, 81 ,76l ,4G8, jan
uary l, 1856, published agreeably 10 an
Act of Assembly of the Commonwe ealth
of Pennsylvania.
B. w. HERBERT, Sub-Agcnt for j.
S. Carson, Esq, Winchester, Va.
The Insurance Company Of the Valley
OF VIRGINIA,
Cash Capital S3OO,OOO. All paid in and
securely invested.
i Bonds, Mortgages and
5 Stocks, s237,395, 90
z fBllIs receivable. 96,O54'3O
Cash. 9,7S0,23
S343, ,229,53
LIF E:
THE UNITED STATES LIFE IN
SURANCE, ANNUITY 81 TRUST
COMPANY OF PHILADELPHIA,
Assets, January 1s., 1856, 81, AL
6l2,42.
n. B.--Losses promptly adjusted and
raid through the Office Of General Agen-
cv, al Richmond, Va.
International Life Insurance Society of
NEW YORK and LONDON.
Capital S2,5OO,0OO.
n. B.--A Guarantee Fund of 800, 900
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 fourths and two thirds
Of the actual cash value Oi Slaves will be
taken.
Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company.
Newark, n. j., Jan. l, 1856.
Nett accumulation, "~'~o0'oDo'
Total amt TO Jan. IS, 1886, 7lo'492'o oo
Total amount, l'ooo'''o'of
Grand Total, s4,282,4ss,97
Medical EraminerS:-- &C. +. Mason,
NJ. D.; Fl. P. Cooke, u. d.; John A
Srairh, NJ. D.; r. p. Magruder, Nj. ID.
ED- The Agen, will give his prompt
attention and personal supervision to all
Iisks whenever and wherever requested
so TO do.
Eg- Application to be made to J. r
BROWN, Esq, Post Master Charles
town, or 10 the Agent through the Pos;
Office, Chares.own.
rg- Mr.. Herbert will visit Shepherds
town on the lsl Saturday in each month
NV ~. 1856. 26--ly'
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-07-05
REPORT ON
SPERMATORRHUA.

Tust Published, by The HOW.7RD .1NS SU'I'I-
j TTON, Philade phia, Report on Spermia-
torrhea, or Seminal Weakness, Impotence Inc
Vice of 0nanism, Masturbation, or Selt-Abuse'
and other Diseases of the Sexual Organs, WIN
an account of The errors and deceptl0ns OF
Quacks, and valuable advice to the Aiic1eG q,
6y GEO. r. CALHOUN, n d., Consult
ING SURGEON of the .4SS0CLdllO'N, a
benevolent Institution, established by sPeciai
endowment, for the relief of the sick r, and ais,
tresscd, afflicted with 'Vlrulent and EPIcems mn.
Diseases A cooy of the Report Will oe SEM
BY mail (in a sealed enveloPell free o. eA"rgs'
on the receipt Of t'cO stamps for poStegee,; A0-
dress Ur. GEO' n 1Li+b;o p,
May II, 1856.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-10-06
DICHUOND MILITARY INSTITUTE

REV. J. AMBER WEED, Pnncipal-Classical
MR. CHAs E. LAUCK Graduate Va Military In.
stitute)-Departm't: Mathematics, Nat Science,
and Military Tactics.
M j. MICHARD-Modern Languages.
NJ J. A. CALYO-Drawing.
The subscriber will commence the 4th annual
session of his School, the lst October next, under
the above or gauizstion.
In addition to q full Classical, Mathematical and
English course, Military Instruction will be given to
ali whose parents nv desire it. These will consti-
tute q corps of Cadets, properly uniformed and sub
iected to regular daily drill and weekly parade
The uniform worn by the Cadets Will constitute
their daily Dress and will be planned a. to be at
once economical and neat.
The duties of this department will be 10 arranged
as not interfere with the regular studies and duties
of the school, but will rather it is hoped, become
stimulus thereto as well powerful agent in pro-
noting the health manners and personal bearing OF
the pupils and the genera discipline of the school
new building, embracing comnodious study and
recitation rooms will be resdy for the opening OF the
session. ~
sdences Of Mrs Bruce and MI. seldom mas eeen Sc
lected with especial reference to the comfort and
health of pupils being at snce retired and accessible,
with free circulation of air, fine prospect, and spa
cious fairgrounds ,,
Terms as heretofore Circulars to be had on appli-
cation. J. AMBLER WEED.
su 29--2m
"Ivery cheerfully bear my testimony to Mr.: G.
r. Lauck a Graduate of this Institution, as faith
full and laborious teacher. He has been engaged in
himself TO those who may patronize the school in
FRANCIS SMITH, superintendent
VA. MILITARY INSTITUTE, Aug. IL. SO IL
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-10-06
MEDICINES.

II EONARD,S INSTANT REaiEf =. 40.
IL CELEBRATED COUGH SYHur hss ~ h.
prevail of the Medical Faculty of Virginia. !. al
come family medicine and its fame spless. .n.say
parts Of the state - an instant nsLiEF ahl -
cure Of Coughs, Colds Asthma. HoaIsensrrsG T. z.
To be had Of Messrs. DUvAL Nohaora s)N,
THOMAS, w r. LADD, GRUBBS Ak III
LAIDLEY q ROBINSON, GEO. DOWpSS sya.
ZACHRISSON, ANDREW LESLIE, Ss JACK
PIE, L. B. WOOD, A. BODEkEn Dr ~ h,e
son, CHAa MILLSPAUGH, DR. tAnL.aSSSxrR
O. B. Hill, J. w. POLLARD and Q A. tnnslscFLT.
Wholesale and Retail Agents, Msssrs TrssliER.
LADD CO., BENNETT, BEERS ~ nd d
ADIE GRAY, r. JOHNSTON nn s.n,. "a
THOS. LEONARD, corner Of Clay and Aa.a. r. :
VIRGINIA WO RM MlLLEhh,..-1.nSe op-
Y DREN CRY FOR tT.-This ysiaae ~. .rsstsst
ular preparation 10 recommended win 'ns 49, hss.
confidence. Past experience and test o. "a most
ins proved II to be- ene Of the best ssiess aA'
reliable worm Destroyer In use .a;.rssaily
Il issweet and pleasant 70 the ssste. sn eafs.
taken By children. IL may be given WIN ~ i Of
~ TO the youngest infant. ~ II contaihs s tbs.
Woruaseed. Turpentine or other nauesasinSsr Ga
would BE- apt 70 iyfitAte or disorder sne .sasrsly
the contrary the health Of the patiens - vogns
bone BY it, admihistration, even wnen w
exist IL g prepared especially fcl chiidtss' ~ ~
Prepared only By u. J. fiCoTi soia : S,sa-
PURCELL, LADp Coz 1EnNsrT, nkk..~uy.
m, Wholesale agents. and ~ Dfuet'eW tos
@ 6--d3m --------=r-s
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-10-06

sssTxTf sT66R or HATE CAke.
70. foK Is5e--BfN1oRDt DICki 49, NsvN :
80. = 80 ~ acu1pleke stsek 0f Het4 Cepes -
vhics hsse be1n sslsetsd with csFe direct nom me
isreest md most extensive rnanaiassusssm ~
tSsSe md win b sold q wholesale snd resai On -
Hercisnts weuid DO well - eaH :na esamine re
n every Is . rtmsnt1 before purchasing. .1
1sSorSe w Dussbsfry, 20 long known 70 the Rsde Z
now engaged with us and will be pleased % see me-
ola customers at any time.
Csl 6 the new and sxtsndve Hat snd Cap Manu-
factory and Fancy Fur Depot. asN
:. On " > = - b : s.3s8l No 10 Main street.