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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-08-02
sD8AE233,

On the 2ls, ul,., in Wheeling, Va,
John .fndrew. infant son OF James NJ.
and Catharine ker!oor, recently Of Mar
llnsburg, aged year 10 months and .
DAYS.
On the l4th nit, near Marlinsburg.
Frances Cordtiia Ramsbug, aged 5
years and 7 months.
In Marrinsburg, OF the 20lh ult., Mrs.
Rosdnna Locke. widow of the late Meve-
rel Locke, near three score aud ten years
of age.
On the llth ul;., at SarahsviIlc, Noble
Co, Ohio, Of typhoid fever. Mrs. Ellen
j. BiUeaS, consOrl Of Thos. J. Byens,
formerly Of this county.
On the 2Oth ult. Mr.. Jumes Uiison.
of Bolivar, aged a. yeas.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-08-02

The fact that the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad Company had advanced the
funds for the prosecution of the work on
the Northwestern Virginia Railroad, from
Grafton TO Parkersburg, was received
with the livellest sensations at Grafton.
ave have received up TO this time (he
18th ult., "a loads of iron, and have laid,
mere Y as an experiment, about one mile
of track, though to-day we have fairly set
to work we have 70 men now employ
ed, and will proceed with the work with
all possible despatch. The engine hou-
ses, stations, &c, are all being completed.
The water stations throughout the whole
are finished excepting few days work
in setting up the "Pen Stocks" The
company have also commenced operations
on the other end of the road at Parkers.
burg. There is also a large number Of
hands engaged in laying the track from
that place, so it will be perceived that we
are likely 70 meet each other about hal
way between the two points about the
middle of September. Each y
poets to lay one mile of track pc
The road is l0l miles long, cons
it will take us fifty days 10 comps
track. The road when finished W.
in its structure with any other road in 81,
State"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-08-02

METEoR.--A beautiful and brilliant me.
teor was seen in the Southern heavens
Yesterday afternoon about 7 O'Clock. L
first appeare, TO be large ball of fire and
passing Eastward, left in its wake brigh
and luminous track which remained for
some time, and then faded into a smoky
dense atmosphere. lis appearance, as
seen from the Ferry boat, was beautiful
and sublime, and seemed 10 assume diff.
ferenl shapes and colors as it passed off,
1t is very rare that such phenomenon as
Ibis is seen in daylight if it had occur
ed after night its beauty and brillancy
would have been greatly augmented
Charleston NelCS, Friday.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-08-02
The Rain.

We were blessed with fine showers on
Tuesday and Wednesday nights last
which have very much refreshed tie
growing crops, The pasture fields were
entirely burn, up end the corn was nearly
gone, q few days more and there would
no, have been the least prospec, ola crop,
The farmers had begun to LOOK serious,
Blu, they now meet us with 4 smile and
we hope they may still have their labor
rewarded BY the smiles of 4 Wise Prov,
dence.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-08-02

81 DIGEST!" Such Is THE TRUE MEANING
Of the word "PEPSLN," or Of the two Greek
words from which it is derived This is the
significant and appropriate title Of The IRUE
DIGESTIVE FLUID, or G.7SIRlC JUICE,
prepared by DR.. J. S. H0UGHTO.N, oil phlla-
deIphia, from the fourth Stomach OF the ok,ior
the cure of Indigestion and Dyspepsia. 1t IS
Natures own remedy for an unhealthy Stom-
ach No art Of man can equal its curative pow
ers 1t renders GOOD EXITING perfectly
consistent with HEALTH. See the figure OF
the Ok, in another part Of this paper.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-08-02

4 Singular Coincidence.--We visit,
ed, few days since, a spot rendered
somewhat memorable as having been the
scene of a duel between two OF Ken
mckv's chivalrous sons. The position Of
the duelists, about eight PAGES, was mark
ed by two trees, one Of which bears The
initials Of one Of the party's entire name
cut into the bark, the other bears on y the
initials of the last name Of the other party
TIE tree under which the party stood who
was killed is dead, having,as we are cred
IDLY informed, gradually decayed from the
time. The other tree is slnguIarIy typl'
cal OF the condition of the surviving par
=, who is now an inmate Of Iunatlc asy
et~-l' os. with ~"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-08-02
Land Sale.

The Fee Press says, "Woodbury,'
the residence of the late Jno. M. McFar.
land, formerly owned bv Judge Tucker,
deceased, was sold on Thursday last fol-
SCOTS per acre. This land sold, less
than four years ago. for $50 per acre
The Improvements are good. DR.. J.
Gregg Gibson was the purchaser.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-08-02
5Y8C3A3 8083C89,

GENERAL DEBILITY, such as often man
iles,s Itself after an attack Of fever, is al
WAYS most difficult 10 get rid OF, save
when the sufferer is furnished with an IN
vigoratng tonic to reanimate him. and en-
tice back, as i, were, the very hle which
had almost taken its final flight. For this
purpose Carter's Spanish Mixture is the
grand desidtratum, anu should always be
resored to, for It's effects are no less as
tonishing than beneficial.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-08-02
IMPORTANT ARREsT.-It will be reeol-

IMPORTANT ARREsT.-lt will be retol-
lec,ed hat. on the morning Of the Fourth
Of July last. large new brick dwelling
and st,re. situated on the il re of the Bal
tmore and Ohio Railroad, ot p ace CAL
led Knoxville. in Frederick county, Nd,
was burnt down and all the contents con-
sumed. At the time there was an lnsur-
ance upon the stock and building OF ST.
200 in the Mutual Insurance Company OF
Frederick, Nd, and upon an examlna-
ton of the burn, property by the officers
of the Company, and inqulrIng into the
causes originating the fire, they became
satisfied that all was not right. Indeed
suspicion. was so strong that the Compa-
ny at once dispatched an agent to this
city and engaged the services of the expe-
renced firm of LETTERS, Cook, Zell &
Manly. when Mr.. Manly left immediate
" for knoxville, for the purpose of fer.
re,ing out the real facts and circumstan-
ces connected with TIE affair, and if posi-,
bic to bring the guilty party to trial.
After travelling tor several davs anu
nights, he became possessed of in(oTma-
ton which eft no doubt upon his mind
that the fire was the act of an incendlary,
and ,ha, the incendiary, according to the
statements received, was TO be found IN
the person of Francis Sellman, the owner,
occupant and insurer of the property. He
thereupon went to work to perfect his ar
rest, and after much difficulty. succeeded
in finding him in the village of jefferson
some distance Off He was taken by the
officer to the city of Frederick, where
Justice Hardy held him 10 bail, for fur
Their examination, which will take place
on Friday morning next. This independ-
ent police firm has not, TO our knowledge,
been remiss in a single effort TO perfect
the capture of persons charged with high
offences, bu, we have known them IN ca.
ses wherein the greatest doubt existed,
and, amidst surrounding embarrassing cir
cumstances, to arrest and bring 10 convIc-
ton parties against whom suspicion lid
not, for moment, seem to linger.-BGt,
timore Clipper, 3Oh Ill.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-08-02
Cholera Bombs.

We noticed in our streets few days
ago wagon load Of water-melons and
cantelopes, all the way from Baltimore,
for sale. We would caution the buyers
10 look ont for cholera.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-08-02

Ice IN JUNR.-rhe Weston (Va.)
Herald is informed 10y a very respectable
gentleman in Randolph, that ice was found
ON the 20lh of June, ON the head of Val
irv Fork of Elk, from the freezing OF
last winter, and it was supposed would re.
main until August. A cool place, that.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-08-02

Col. JOHN II. DoNE.-We learn that
a teIegraphic dispatch was received on
Saturday afternoon by sister Of the late
Col. Done, residing in this city, detailing
the circumstances of his death. 1t ap-
pears that he attempted TO get on burden
train " hich was in motion and being near
sighted, instead Of getting on the step
leading to the platform of the car, stepped
between the cars. He was thrown upon
the track and the car passed over his alb.
domen causing death in about four hours
after in Chicago, whittier he was taken.
Col. D., was one Of the most efficient
railroad managers in the country, and his
loss will be deeply felt, He was ma.
tive of Somerset county, in this State and
some fifteen years ago married daughter
of the late Hon. Leeds Kerr, Of Easton
-Bclimore Com. .4drertiSer.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-08-02
S. McMULMN.' &
Holm LANDSTREET, 3
Magazines.

Harper for August is on our table and
is filed with It's usual variety Of interest,
.ng matter.
Godey's Lady's Book, for August, is
quite an interesting number
Arlhur's Home Magazine, for August,
is quite a treat for this hot weather.
Graham's Magazine, for August, is q
charming number, filed with lis usual
variety Of edlfying matter.
Petersun's Magazine, for August, is
also upon our table; il is an excellent
work and every number seems TO be
improved.
Should any Ct our friends wish to sub
scribe for any OF the above works, they
can see specimens by calling at this Of
flee.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-08-02
Law journal.

We have received the July number of
the Quarterly Law Journal, Edited by A,
B. GUIGoN, Richmond, Va. Ii is a valu-
able acquisition to a lawyers library and
ought to be encouraged.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-08-02

Il Singular BuriaL.-Mr. George
Halle, son of the late Hon. Levi Halle,
chief justice of the Supreme Court of
Rhode Island, recently died at Swanzey,
in that State, leaving directions for his fu-
neral, which were strictly followed He
wished to be dressed for the grave in his
best suit of clothes, and to wear a new
pal; to hot he had recently
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-08-02
gl2A%HIAGB9o

On Tuesday the 22nd ulr., by the Rev.
Mr.. Aiken, Mr.. Samuel McErCy, for
merly of this place, TO Miss Kate Il.
Miller, daughter of Richard Miller. Esq,
of Shenandoah County, Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-08-02

A GREAT RACR.-The celebrated race
horse Sacramento recently undertook
the great feat Of troting one hundred
miles in ten hours, which has only been
accomplished by four horses. The race
commenced under saddle to be changed
to harness. While performing the sew
enty-ninth mile, the horse broke down
and expired in forty minutes afterwards.
The four horses which performed this
task were Fanny jerks, Fanny Murray,
Kate, and Comprehensive only OF which
survived the effort.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-08-02

II we would give ourselves only half
an hours serious reflection a, the close of
every day, we should preach TO ourselves
seven OF The best sermons tina: could be III
tered, every week.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-08-02
BALTIMORE MARKET.

Sales to-day 200 bbIs. Howard street
flour at 1928. Red wheat 8 ,50as go.
lor good TO prime white 81 ,6Oss '6s'
for good TO prime. Sales Of white corn at
62s65c., for good 10 prime 63a66c- Tor
yellow. Maryland Rye 65c.. and Penn
sylvsnis al 70ac2c. Sales Of Oats at ga
&c., Clipper, lst.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-08-02

HERBERT ACQUITTED.-Herbert, the
member of Congress from California, who
was last week put upon his second trial
l,he Jury in the frs, TRIAL having failed 10
agree upon verdict for the murder of
the Irish waiter Heating was acquitted on
Friday evening last, and discharged from
custody.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-08-02
New Subscribers.

Our list of subscribers has been gradu.
ally increasing for the last few weeks anJ
we hope OUT friends will continue then
favors. 1t is very consoling TO us this
hot weather 10 see our labors appreciated
and we will try TO deserve the patronage
and good will of generous public.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-08-02

The Amherst (Mass.} Express tells of
dog belonging 10 Enos Williams, of that
town, who. seeing a shovel fall unobserv-
ed from his masters wagon. on the public
road, watched over it for twenty -four
hours. till his owner. missing him, made
search and recovered both dog and SHOW
el
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-08-02
Messrs. YOrll's School.

The undersigned committee aPpoln-
ted by the Baltimore Annual Conference
TO attend the examination Of the pupils OF
the Valley Female Institute, in Wlnches-
ter, Va, having discharged that duty, beg
leave to report that,
Whilst The course of study was extern
sive. comprehending all lhe higher Eng,
lish branches. with the Latin. French and
German languages, the entire examination
was gratifying to lis, and highly credlta-
bic T. both Professors and pupils.
S. McNULIIN.' { 8
JOHN LANDSTREET,S
II The above we clip from the Win
chester Virsinian, and we are pleased TO
learn that Miss FANNIE HARPER, OF this
place, had the entire charge of the French
department, in the above Institute also d
full share Of the English branches.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-08-02

ArrAcK BY BEEs.--On Friday last,
VI. Holden of Fairfax was driving team
Of horses to this place, and stopped at
Mr.. William Gooding's on the Little Riv-
er Turnpike TO feed--when swarm OF
bees lighted on one Of the horses and
slung Ire animal so intolerably that he d.
ed before they could be driven off. The
horse had just been sold here for $780,
Alexandria Gazette.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-08-02
Reelected.

Messrs. Brooks and Keitt, Of South
Carolina, have unanimously been return
ed to Congress.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-08-02

The Mammoth CdUe.-The LOUIS
vile Journal SAYS Robert Bishop, The
guide. and three visitors whilst rambling
IN The mammoth cave, discovered al en-
lireIv unknown passage of some two miles
in length. By HIS important discovery,
the cave already the largest in the world,
is found TO extend eleven miles instead of
nine miles. az has hitherto been supposed.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-08-02

| A KISSING IrEA.--A young gentleman
residing in the neighborhond of Rich
mond. had occasion. short time since. TO
drive lis pretty cousin Fanny down to
Wind>or in gig. Little Charlie, b!o-
Their OF Fanny's, accompanied aud sal be-
tween them in the gig; but as he was only
five or six wears OF age, was considered
nobodv. Unfortunately, however, the
urchn had got new hat that very day.
Of which he was exceedingly proud.
Finding IN his arrival al Windsor, that il
had sustained some injury during the jour
ney. he rushed 10 his mamma TO conf
plain: II declare mamma he cried,
"I'H never ride in gig between sister
Fanny and cousin George again.
"Nhy so. my dear - inquired mamma.
"Berause," he replied, They've crushed
nv new hat all TO pieces with leaning
over me to kiss each other all the way
r-om Richmond. "-LynchbWg Irgm.
inn.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-08-02

Industry and EnteTPriSe.-An eX'
change says: A few years since ColoneI
Colt went 10 Hartford, Conn, penniess
The citizens enabled him 10 raise S25,.
900 capital, and he began the manufac'
nre of his revolvers. since so celebrated
throughout the country. His establish
men, has supported hundreds of employ.
ees, he has expended 81, 100000 in beau,
,ifying and improving the city, and he is
to-day worth, probably, over $4,000, 900
A good return that for $4,000 invest,
meut.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-08-02

On Saturday afternoon the Continen-
tails buried, with military honors, SOL
der of the last war with England, An
drew Kiger. Pain and poverty marked
the declining years of the. veteran, but
peace is his a, Iasl.--Uinchester Jirgin-
i'm.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-08-02

The newspaper is sermon for the
thoughtful, a library for Tie poor, and a
blessing TO everybody.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-08-02

hlm in the grave,
to the number Of a uozen, I,
his side.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-08-02

VERY PLEAsANT-writing editorials
with the thermometer running up herol-
caly into the nineties. Pitching hay un-
der blazing sun is luxury compared
10 il.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-08-02

Uesttcard HO ION Monday last. the
cars on The Central Railroad were run 10
MIIboro', forty miles west Of Stanton.
and III miles from Richmond. TIE Al
um Springs are reached by travelling FIVE
miles in q stage coach.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-08-02

The C0MnT.--M. Babinet, member
of L'Acadamie des Sciences, says that The
comet expected the presentyear is one OF
the largest comets described by European
or Chinese observers, and that It's period
ical course is three hundred years. 1t has
been seen in the years lO4, 6s2, 1904
and the las; time in the year 1886, always
shining with extraordinary brIllsncy. NJ.
Bonnie, an eminent astronomer, assisted
by Mr. Hind, has gone over all the caIcu.
lations pertaining TO the comets reaPpear'
ance, making new estimate of tie sep
arare and combined actions Of all the plan
els upon this comet Of three hundred
years, the result OF whicb is that IN 1898
--or somewhere between 1856 and 1860
lit will again be visible.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-08-02
gIS TA1IB3E,5,
ShepherdstoWn Market.

For the week ending Aug. 2, 1856.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-08-02

HoHomay'S Ointment and Pills have
cosmopolitan reputation. In every
land, Christian or savage. 10 which COM
merce has carried them, they have become
standard remedies for the most painful
and dangerous complaints to which hu-
mainly is liable. The ointment is an ac-
knowIedged specific for all empuve, tn
morous, and uicerous disorders, and there
is no disease of the stomach, the liver or
the bowels, that may mol be subdued by a
persistent use of the Pills.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-08-02

LADIES FAIR.--This Fair, for the ben,
eff, of the Lutheran Church, in Funks.
town, will open on Saturday, the 9th inst
The ladies have met with great encour'
agemenl. and will be able 10 present {
great variety OF articles.--HagerstOs0r
Herald.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-08-02

Early Contracts for Hogs.---During
the last two weeks, saws the Cincinnati
Price Current, of the 9th ult., we have
heard Of several contracts for hogs, for
November delivery, and there is no doubt
that a good deal is doing in this way, but
the particulars have been kept as private
as possible. The highest rate paid, tina,
we heard Of, was 1915, but it was rumor-
ed that as high as six dollars had been
paid for lotto he delivered by the 10Th
of November, and 10 average $40 pounds.
The desire 10 enter into these contracts on
the part of provision dealers is not gener-
al by no means and, with the experience
OF last season before them. it is not likely
II will become so at any time between this
and the opening Of the packing season,
except at much lower rates.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-08-02
Pedt l..

pedt l.
late number Of ".>e, ndon,"
Richard Marks, of War,,,,.. ne, offers
TO run any man in the world so miles or
upwards for G25 a side, or he will run or
walk any man 10 miles, each at one start,
for g25 a side, or will take ESQ TO G25
that he runs II miles in one hour, 81
mics in two hours, and 80 miles in three
hours, all at one start /; or he will take the
same odds that he walks 81 miles in three
hours either of these matches to come
off on a turnpike road or an enclosed
ground. Or Marks will take GlOO to
ESQ that he will run 100 miles in thirteen
hours, or $50 TO ESQ that he goes 1000
miles on Gootin eight days and nights.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-08-02

HoofanEs German Bitiers take the
ad.-Eatonton Geo, July IA, 1883.
Dear Sir Y our German Biuers are taking
the lead OF all other medicines for chronic
diseases, &C., and are selling rapidly -
Please send us another box Immediately.
or we shall be out before il arrives.
Truly yours, LYNCH d. DAVIS.
DR.. E. l.. Srohecker said Macon.
Georgia, Jan. l, ls5I.-"I am happy to
say that your German Biters are gaining
a great reputation. think it will, in fu
rure, sell very rapidly"
w. Maxey & Co., said: Monticello.
Georgia, Oct. e, l652.--"Your Bitters.
though entirely unknown before in this
county, have sold rapidly, and given sat
isfacliun." - See advertisement
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-08-02

The receipts of The Virginia Central
railroad for the nine months ending July
lst, 1856, were 1886 .226; against $751;
SIS in the same time last year increase
S76,64S.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-08-02
The Meeting at Swan Pond.

very interesting meeting was heIu az
Swan Pond on last Saturday. The day
was bright and oppressively warm, yet
there was a very respectable Eumber OF
ladies and gentlemen in attendance. HE
meeting commenced with Tournament,
in which the gallant Knights bore them
selves honorably, while the Queen Of hon
or and her Maids were among The lowell
est ones. The Tournament being over
and the company having partaken of re-.
freshments, Mr.. A. r. McQuilkin was cal
led upon to preside when our humble self
was introduced to the audience, and by a
few remarks opened the way for the elo-
quent gentlemen who had been invited to
address the meeting. Having closed, A.
+. Kennedy, ESQ, OF CharIestown. was
introduced and made very interesting
address, and was followed by William Il.
Travers, Esq, Speaker of the Maryland
House of Delegates, in a speech OF thrII-
ling eloQuence, which told powerfully up
on he deeply interested audience. If
this gentleman lie and health should be
preserved. he is destined to occupy a high
position among the distinguished meA Of
the country. Mr.. Travers having con-
cIuded, A. Il. Boteler, Esq, took the
stand, and in his usually eloquent and in
;eresing style enchained the audience for
upwards of an Misunderstanding f.
n7ericQn.