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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-02-16
.4noiher Indian Outrage in Flori

.4,aoiher Indian Outrage in Florida
-Massqcre Of Fire Men.--The Tampa
Peninsula of the 2Glh ult., furnishes the
particulars Of another attack upon the
whites by the Indians. The news reach
ed Tampa by the U. S. schooner Expert
ment, on the 25th, and coming direct
from Col. Brown, may be considered Of
fetal. The following is the report OF that
officer:
A wood party, consisting of corporal
and FIVE privaies, with two wagons and
twelve mules, were fred upon by some
fifteen Indians, about four miles from Fort
Deynaud, on the road from that fort to
Fort Thompson, On tie morning of the
lSsh inst.
AS far as known, only one man, Prl-
vate Peierman, of company, c., escaped :
he made his way 10 Fort Deynaud, and
reporle the attack. Pe!erman received
a slight wound in the cali Of his leg
Lieuts. Larned and Garner, with about
thiriy-hve enlisted men, were Immediately
ordered by Col. Brown 10 march to the
place where the party was attacked res
cue the wounded or dead soldiers, and if
anv signs of the Indians should be seen,
10 pursue and chastise them.
Lieut.. Larned returned and reported
that he found the two wagons, loaded with
cypress poles, and twelve mules dead
Ali the mules were shot behind the ears,
indicating that they were deliberately XII
led, and not by general random shot.
The wagons and harness were unlnJu-
red. No signs of the missing men, nell
1her blood or dead bodies, or even any
track of them, were discovered.
The Lieutenanis secured about the
scene OF action for about three miles. but
seeing no signs of either Indians or SOL
diers, owing probably TO the quantity OF
water covering the country round, Lieut..
Larned returned and reported 10 Col.
Brown as above.
The unfortunate party were armed, but
owing TO the fact that no Indian signs had
been discovered in that region since the
demonstration Of the 20lh, they felt qulle
secure believing that the Indians had
gone further southland, consequently,
the attack was quite unexpected.
The attack was led by Okchan, sub
chief, who is exasporated at the desiruc-
ton of his village by the troops, which
occurred a short time since.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-02-16
Wood Engraving,

Those requiring Wood Engraving, can havo
their orders executed in an unrivallcd manner.
Special attention is given to views of ANIMALS :;
an experienced English Draughtsman is enpa.
gcd for this express purpose. Perso ms living
at distance can forward daguerotype of the
object (by mail) they wish engraved, which
VIII be sufficient guide TO obtain perfect fac
smile Stock Breeders Will be dealt with on
very liberal terms.
OUR EXcmANGE LIST is already very large.
\ further extension is not desired, unless pub
fishers are wiling 10 give the above advertise
ment several insertions in their respective pa
pers.
AGRICULTURAL Books can be furnished on
every useful subject, from both English and
American publishers, by enclosing TO our adj
dress the price OF the book required.
Specimen copies will he forwarded on the re.
cept Of Is cts. in postage stamps.
G.. REAG LES, Publisher,
20S Broadway, New York.
February l6, 1856. Gm
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-02-16
A Week Later from Europe.

The steamer Persia arrived at New
York early on Saturday morning last
bringing seven days later news from Eu
rope. The news is of a decidedly pacific
character, being an official confirmation Of
previous adyices, thai Russia has accepted
the propositions Of the Allies as a basis
for negotiation, and consequently a slight
decline has taken place in the price OF
-four. A great many rumors and specu-
ialions, touching the preliminaries of peace
have been brought by the
Persia, but these are not very reliable, nor
Of much interest in this country. The
only important information in the entire
budget OF news is the fact, that the negolia-
lions had been determined upon by all the
beligerenl Powers, and it is now 10 be no.
ped that they will end in the establish
ment Of permanent peace.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-02-16
Sieighins Parties.

The abundance of snow with which we
have this winter been favored, and the
length of times which it has lain, affords
fine opportunities for the enjoyment Of
Sleighing, and the inhabitants of this vi
cinity have not neglected to avail them
selves of the opportunities afforded, as al
most every night parties have left town &c
seek enioymen; under the hospilable roofs
Of some of their country friends.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-02-16
Leap Year.

This long looked Tor Time by the ladies
has come around to their delight aud ihr
terror Of bachelors. Matrimonial adver-
isemenls need no longer be rcSorled to, in
order 10 secure an object of affection.
The right to "pop the question" is now
reverted to your own hands, ladies'.
Charge then, upon the trembling swain ;
take the defiant Redan, and give all honor
to Julius Caesar, who first gave the Gus
tom "local habi,ation and name
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-02-16
Arrest of Mr.. Rust.

On the l2lh inst, Francis G. Tread
well, Of New York, caused the arrest OF
the Hon. Albert Rusl, OF Arkansas, on the
charge of committing two assaults on Mr..
Horace Greedy, few weeks since. Mr..
Greedy had declined TO prosecute Mr..
Rust bat it seems that Northern friends
have taken the matter into their hands
and hence the legal proceedings. MIR.
Rust appeared before Justice MorselI, Of
Washington, and gave bail in the sum Of
five hundred dollars for his appearance
al the Criminal Court to answer 10 the
accusation.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-02-16
To Borrowers.

1--WE hold this truth 10 be self-evident, y
that the man or woman who borrowS a
book, magazine or newspaper, and never
returns it, is only wanting the oppOrtuni-
~ to rob hen-roost! Now return our
books, magazines, &C., else you know
our opinion of you.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-02-16
For he REGISTER.


Mr.. EDToR.--l was much gratihed to
learn that The Shepherdslown Brass Band,
assisted by the Sable Grey minslreIs,
contemplated giving a Concert on the
evening OF the 22nd inst, for the benefit
of The Fire Company Too much can
hardly be said 10 encourage this laudable
eXerlion on the part of the members of
the Band. The Flremen, with their ex-
celIent Engine, have shewn themselves
efficient on many occasions, and all per-
sons ought 10 consider it privilege, as
well as pleasure, TO attend this Concert,
and induce others to accompany them, as
they ale virtually putting in the hands of
the Fire Company instruments 10 increase
their usefulness aud efficiency.
The music will richly repay the outlay
even were the fact not taken into consld-
Grafton, that if you cast your bread upon
the waters il will return in a future day.
Come one and all, and let us show the
members of the Band that we have an in
terest in their improvement, second only
10 the protection of our own homes and
property. A rhlEND.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-02-16

A Petrifed hdian.-Wbile engaged
in excavating recently, upon the Aliiwau-
kie and La Crosse Railroad, near Schles-
engervilIe, Iowa, the workmen came dp-
on the petnfed remains of all Indian, and
with The remains some singular relics OF
olden times. The body was perfect, not
having suffered by decay. His height,
a, the presen, lime, would be considered
gigantic, measuring 7 feet2 inches On
his breast was plate Of copper, on which
were engraved numerous hierogIyph!es'
the meaning of which can hardly be i,h'
agined. Blu, they are record OF the
past. Could these hierog lyph'cS be read
they night, perhaps, unveil some OF the
my slery which hangs like dark cloud
over The history Of the red man. An ar
row of considerable strength and curious
construction was also found with him, and
especially invites the attention of antigua
rlans.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-02-16
Snare the Birds.

During the past month, numberiess
birds have died from the priva'lon OF
food, covered from their reach by the
deep SHOWS, and also from the intense
cold. which has frozen them to death
Besides these natural causes of destruc'
ton, large numbers have been wanionly
trapped and killed for the market Eve
nv farmer should consider how many
thousands OF insects that ravage his crops,
are annually destroyed by single bird
and from motives of self interest protect
these "commoners Of air." Not light
winged warbler that enlivens the summer
foliage, but earns protection from The I'll
Ter of the soil, to whom he is useful
friend, and as a mere matter OF dollars
and cents, we doubt not il would be real
economy for every farmer TO feed and
shelter all the birds he can obtain, until
the severity Of winter is over.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-02-16


The Fagitive Slave Case at Cincinnati.
Al 'he examination on Thursday last of
The slaves who were arrested at Cincn-
nau as fngitives from Kentucky, and also
charged IN the case Of one of them, with
Killing one Of his children, great excite
meni prevailed. The examination result
ed i'll heir being remauded to prison. la
regard TO some scenes that ranspired, re
take the following from the Cincinnati
Times:
AS tie slaves were being escorted from
the courtroom 10 an Omnibus in waiting
i'll the street, large crowd of colored men
and women, iutermixed with few promi-
nent whites Of certain political stamp,
blocked up the passing way and stubborn
~ refused to give room that the prisoners
might be taken out.
When passage was al length cleared,
and the officers attempted TO perform their
duty, they were greeted by lhis mob with
indecent curses and imprecations, and the
slaves were urged 10 "stand by their free
dom, mot to give up" and the poor
woman whose hands are stained with the
blood of her own chil,i, cheered up for The
mur1erous ACT. Several attempts were
made 10 rescue the prisoners but they
were all successfully repulsed by the
strong police force in attendance.
Some Of the colOrcd women present cur
sed most disgusineIy, while the men
were no! only bold in ihcir imPrecatinns,
butin their attempts to commit violence.
One of them approached tie omnibus with
knife in his hand, and when forced away
seized the Mayor by the lhroat.and would
have no doubt committed violence on his
person, had not Mr.. Faran received time
ly aid. This man aad another one were
arrested and locked up in the Hammond
street Station House. Only the prompt
ness, courage and determination of the Of
ticers present prevented rio! and bloody
one al the time.
These events were followed by another
attempt at excitement in the evening. AT
the close OF Hutchinson concert, last even
ing it was announced that public meet
ing would be held at Smith & NiXon's
Hall this evening, for the purpose of SYM
pa!hising with the slaves.
The announcement was made without
the consent of the owners Of The Hall, .
who, this morning refuse 10 allow the use
of their Hall for any such purpose. Like
other good citizens they can see no ne
cessity in adding to the present excite
ment, knowing as they must, that mob
once raised will be disastrous indeed in
the destruction Of life and property. Fail
ing to get Hall the orignalors Of the
meeting have postponed it. This is one
OF the evidences of reaction.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-02-16
Concert.

We invite attention 10 the advertise
mento of the Shepherdslown Brass Band,
which appears in 10 days paper. they
are talented troupe of muscianers, and
will amply remunerate all who invest their
quarters 10 hear them and as i: is an OBJ,
jec of laudable enterprise it should be
encouraged BY every individual. We be-
speak for them an overlooking house.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-02-16
The TWenty-seCOnd.

The twen,y-second of FeJrusry-W ash.
ington's Brth-day-is fast approaching
and we have, as yet, observed no prepa'
ration being made by our citizens, for it,
celebration. For some years, this day
has passed by unobserved by our citizens
Shall it be said of us that there is no
enough of patriotism in our midst to cele.
brate the anniversary of the day which
gave birth to the Father Of our Coun
trv 2"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-02-16

NeV Feminine accomplishments
The Sacramento Journal gives an account
of lady in that city who, on the spur of
the moment bet double eagle with gen.
tleman boarder at first class holel thai
she would take a lille from each dish on
the dinner table, seasoned with a portion
of every condiment, and devour the whole;
and in addition she would take, as drink
TO wash il down, limited quantity of all
The liquors in the bar. She did it, and
won the bet. Having confidence in her
capacity, she afterwards offered to bet a
like amount that she would drink the man
her betting opponcnt-drunk before
nighrfaIl, but he, having had test OF her
powers--polire!y declined.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-02-16
The Markets.

Whilst the mass Of every community
the poor will rejoice al the fall in the
price Of breadstutfs, and the cheering
prospect for further decline, farmers and
spectators will have cause for self-cen-
sure and regret. Many Of the former
class here and elsewhere have, we doubt
not, kept back their crops, both wheat
and corn, when they might have obtained
the most exorbltant prices for both.
Spectators who have made heavy invest
ments with the hope of large gains, are
evidently in fair way 10 realize the truth
Of an old adage-"lortune is tickle
Jade" Should the Eastern difficulties be
selled--and the prospect for speedy
Of pickering and boodshed in
that quarter is Frightening according 10
The latest foreign adyices--an and again,
should kind Providence favor our land
with another bouniful harvest, moderate
prices must certainly prevail, and those
who may have been caught mapping
will have TO bear their pecuuiary losses,
and learn this lesson Of wisdom from the
past, that it is not good to be too avari-
cious, for ''lhe love Of money is the root
of all evil" Whilst these two classes
have been laying up for years treasure
upon treasure, the faces of tn, il!-fated
poor have been we'll ground, and their
hearts sorely tried ; but if we do not very
much mistake the signs of the times, the
tables are about to tuIn, and the "staT Of
life" ere long may he obtained al fair
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-02-16
POP G0ES TFI QUESTION r

|VIiIS Is Leap year, and The year of Wo-
y mans rights to pop the question"
This popping is tickIish thing,
Which, those 10 love the best, shun,
Until young Cupid pulls the string,
Then pop goes the question.
IMPORTANT TO THE LADIEs.--Positive
and peremptory sale Of my entire Stock
OF Dry Goons, previous Of making spring
Improvements. Great Bargains may be
expected, as The whole must be sold with.
out reserve.
Feb. l6 LA. SCULOSS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-02-16

Il She DeUH-A woman named Duff,
has been arrested at Albany, n. York, on
charge of brutal treatment of her child, a
lille bow about five years old. One wit
ness testifes that on one occasion Mrs.
Duff seized The child by the hair Of lis
head, and raising it from the aoor, dashed
il b rck again and then Jumped upon It's
body until the blood gushed from lis nos
tris. Another witness testified that on
one occasion she was attracted into their
room by the cries Of the child. Duff re-
monstrated with his wife, who was beat
ing the child, saving you will kill that as
you did the other, referring 10 second
natural child which Mrs. Duff bore. On
another occasion, The same witness atilrms,
she entered the room occupied by Mrs
Duff, who was then beating the child,
when she was asked if she would 90 TO an
apolhecary's establishment and purchase
some arsenic When asked what for
Mrs. Duff said, 81 want it TO poison raj
with" Miss Snowden, who lives in the
same house, expressing surprise that she
was annoyed with rats when they did moi
visit other parts Of the house, Mrs. Duff
SAID, that's the rat want TO poison"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-02-16
u. s. hIngaTine.

The U. S. Magazine and u. s. Jour
nal, for February, among the cheapest
publications in existence, have been re-
csived. The former is published al 81,
and the latter at % cents, per annum, by
J. NJ. Emerson g. Co., No. l, 3, 5, and
7 Spruce street. New York.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-02-16

A New RAILRoAD.--Tbe Pennsylva-
MIA Legislature have allowed supplement
10 tie charter of the Cumberland Valley
RAILROAD, authorizing them to extend their
road from Chambersburg 10 any point on
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, in Vlr-
ginia, between Hancock and the mouth Of
Opequon creek, or 10 any point in Mary
land.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-02-16

I'm Elephant Scimming Thirty
Niies.--The Charleston Evening News
understands that the elephant which was
lost overheard from vessel bound TO that
port, made its way safely into Mount
Pleasant harbor The vessel was thirty
miles out at sea, and heavy gale was
blowing when the elephant went over
board. lis feat of riding ont the storm'is,
we suppose, the most remarkable instance
of animal strength and endurance on re.
cord.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-02-16
Painful Accident to Gen. Cass.

The venerable Senator, Gen. CAss,
met with quite painful accident, on Fri.
day last, and fears were entertained al the
time that it would terminate fatally. No
person being near when the accident oc,
Cured, the particulars are not known. Ii
appears, however, that ne was descend
ing from the eastern portico Of lhe Depart
ment of the Interior, on 7th street. Wash
ington, and there being ice upon the steps,
the supposi'on is that he slipped and
fell down at least seven steps lndictng
frighllul wound over the left eye, which
penetrated TO the skull, but without lrac;u-
ring it. Al last accounts he was speedily
recovering
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-02-16
Spirit of jefferson.

This journal made lis appearance again
on Tuesday last, after a temporary sus-
pension, under the editorial management
of VIM. Lucas, Jr. Mr.. l.. is "a talented
editor and will no doubt make the Spirit a
welcome visitor.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-02-16
HoHoway's Ointment and Pills, al

Hohowdy'S Ointment and Pills, an
astonishing Remedy for Erysipelas.--
Mr.. Henry Turner, Of Dover Maine, was
afflicted with Ery>ipelas, large purple
EIolches came on his face and neck, and
all parts Of his body, and despite Of The
many remedies he tried he was not bene-
fitted. At length, he had recourse to tloI-
loway's Ointment aud Pills, and made up
his mind 10 perscvere with these reme-
dies, which he did. The result was, that
in few weeks, he was perfectly cured,
and his general health wonderfully I'M
proved. This case has created quite a
sensation in Maine. =.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-02-16

Scraps from Prentice.--The editor OF
the Louisville Journal has peculiar al
lection for the editor of the Democrat at
that city, and among other pungent mani
festations of his regard are the following
Which we find in Thursday issue:
The editor of the Democrat continues to
exhibit his malice against us because the
ladies have presented US several silver
cnps. He might, for decency's sake, sup
press the manifestations of his envy. Lei
him console himself with the tin cup that
was once given him. He can, by the
greater quantity Of his liquor, make Num-
self amends for the poorer qualify OF '"e
vessel he drinks ii from.
The editor of the Democrat, who has so
much to say about dog-mea' sansSSeS'
doesn't like our inlimaIiOn that he break
fasls, dimes, and sups on them. FroDa,
bly, the sausages he eats are mixture o.
dog-meat and pork. lie barks at his bet
tiers and waIlows in the mire.
The editor Of the Democrat comments
on our remarks
That. if truth lives at the bottom of a
well" he would suffer no injury by '"m0-
ling in. Bnt probably it would do him
no good. Ifhe were to tumble IN, truth
would be frightened out, for she would
imagine her home invaded by the father
oiIies. The general opinion however is
that he does all his abundant tumbIlDg not
by going TOO near wells but by avoiding
them altogether.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-02-16

Large Haul Of Pigeons.-The Trum,
bull County (Obio) Democrat says that re-
Gently, four men caught in net, i'll Tam
arack Swamp, Bloomfield township,
eighteen hundred pigeons at one haul
Besides this, they shot, during the same
night, eight hundred and sixteen more,
making total of2,6I6.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-02-16
FIRE !! FIRE +! i!
GRAND
MUSICAL
CON CEHgT'.

TIE SHEPUEEDSrOWN BRASS
L BAND, assisted by the Alb l. T.
& r E Y 5. intend holding a Grand
Musical Concert,
On tile Ercni"g q The 22nd instant,
IN the Room above i!r. Moulder's Store,
ShePhefdstown, the proceeds of which
vii be applied Tor lhe purpose of procu.
nag more Hose IorIhe FIRE Engine.
~ Door. open a! haIf.past 6 o'cl'k,
r'''''Ih"hee !" commence at l.. Admit
'a'ce . cents cahdien bali price. Front,
sells reserved ior Ihc ladies'. Tickets 10
re had a. he different storcs.
february IS, 1856. 1,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-02-16

LAND SALE.-The farm of Mr.. George
G. Grove, in this county, containing 81
acres, was sold on Friday last, for s56 GO
per acre. Mr.. Abraham lSler, purchaser.
Free Press.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-02-16

A BouNoER.-Mr. John Lawrence
Bazler, in the Louisville Times, offers TO
bel from $4,000 to $4,000, that he can
do as follows :--Jump i've feet further or
a dead level Than any man in Kentucky
three feet further than any man in Ihe
United States one foot further than any
man in the world-or that he can stand
fiat footed npon the earth and leap brick
wall fifteen feet high and four thick.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-02-16

WooD IN BALrMoRE.--Hickory Wood
is selling in Baltimore at SO, 80 per cord
Oak al $3.50 and 50 /; and Pine al 81 and
S.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-02-16

A patent has been issued 10 John S.
GAllaher, Jr., Of Washington city, for i'm
provemenis in gas aud steam cooking ap-
paratus.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-02-16
BALTIMORE MARKET.

FIuur--lIoward street So. Whes,.-
white $3.50 1856; red sI,68 La
Corn--60 62 els. .Oats--38 a al CTS.
Rye--sl.l2 sl,l4 Cts. Clipper, 18th.