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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-06-14
Fire and Life Insurance.

The advertisements of a number OF Fire
and Llfe Insurance Companies, will be
found in the columns of the REGISTER.
These companies have been particularly
fortunate in their selection Of Agent. AS
Mr.. HERBERT is so well known to the
citizens Of Jefferson, it is needless for us
to do more than call attention to his Cards
in another column. Upon the subject,
The Spirit says -
"Among the useful and valuable adj
iuncs of d civilized state of society, are
The influences Of Fire and Life Assurance.
We have been led to these remarks by the
creation of an agency of these Institutions,
by b. w. HERBERT, Esq.
The Hartford Fire Insurance Company
has maintained an honest and successful
business action for nearly half century,
meeting lis engagements, free from all
low and pitilul eXpedlents to evase and
cheat.
The same may be said, with equal
truth, of the Franklin of Philadelphia.
Mr.. HERBERT acts as sub-agent for Col.
]. S. CARSON, Of Winchester.
The Valley Company is home lnslI-
tuition, and is on the high road of popu-
arly, for its underwriting adhesion 10 fair
business direction.
As regards Life Assurance we hope
,oon to publish series of articles on this
subject"
The Free Press speaking Of Life In
urance says.
This is a subject which should attract
he attention of every prudent man, who
lesires to leave his family beyond the
eact of poverty. 1t is the best method
If lppropriating portion Of the savings
# the Industrious. AS mere paying
investment, il is superior to an ordinary
Savings Bank because, 1t not merely
provides an ample fund alter death, but ii
pays better dividend than any other
stock. We recommend to the communl-
ly, the Agency of our energetic fellow
Mr.. B. w. HERBERr. We
are personally acquainted with several
families, who, by The above judicious
mode Of investment, have been secured
from want and indulgence"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-06-14
The Gipsies-Fcrtunate Escape.

A hand of these dishonest, deceptive
str1coIers. says tie Boonsboro' Odd Eel
low. have been encamPed'some two miles
South Of this place for sevaral weeks past,
humbuging and deceivlng the weak mud
ed II is scarcely necessary for US 10 ~
form our readers that these cosmoP"IIi's
make their living by telling (ornges and
stealing. This batch OF these characters
we are told have lived on the best The
neiohborhood could afford, given TO com
nen<ate for telling fortunes aud pay '"F
their unmeaning and silly mume'y over
diseased persons, all Of whom they Trn'I-
Iy promise but always :aIi to cure. " zen
will people learn sense
But the most adroit scheme Tor derep-
,ion that they resorted 10 remains TO De
told. A rather elderly gentleman, not
quite as sharp as he might be, came very
near losing the handsome sum of : 600.
They were stopping near his dwelling,
and after "scraping acquaintance. " which
thew are never long in dong, propose"
thai if he would loan them 81 900, they
would cause II 10 realize him $4,000 adj
dIllonal in three months. Our old friend
for we know him quite well, and can
bear testimony that he is an honest and
con6ding man, and little too much So
as this transaction shows--was nightly
taken with the offer, and al once accept
ed.
He supposed the investment perfectly
safe, as the money was 10 beput in pack
age and placed under lock, and remain IN
his own domicil subject, however, to
frequent examinations by them, and the
saving of words over il This seemed
all fair and square" TO our friend f., and
not having the money by him, he al once
Gang to town TO look it up, and after a IL
tie inquiry, friend residing near town
informed him that he would furnish il the
following day. The money was in read.
mess and so was Mr.. E., eager TO make
such profitable operation. But the par
ty proposing to loan the money, hearing
that party Of GiPsies were in the neigh
borhood, and fearing that all was not right,
thought il best first TO know for what OBJ
jecI the money was intended.
Mr.. E., informed him that he could not
tell, being bound to keep the whole affair
profound secret. This only tended TO
heighlen the suspicious of The Ioaning par
ty tina, the "drop game" was about 20 be
played on Mr.. E., and he pressed the
point. Finally, although he would not
have been the loser, lie refused to loan
until his question was answered, where
upon MIR. f. communicated the secret to
him, and was thus saved the loss OF cool
thousand dollars
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-06-14
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III q III 81 LA GsS 20

On the 10Th instant, in CharIeslown,
by the Rev. Thomas f. Carson, Mr.. Al.
fred II. Roberts and Miss .4,m CathG'
rine Burns, daughter of Jonathan Burns,
dec 'd-bolh of this County.
On the 4th inst, at the residence OF her
father, by the Rev. J. p. Smellzer, Mr..
John ~ Hartman, of MarIinsbng, and
Miss finn Rebecca, daughter OF Mr.. Al
exander Link. of this County.
On the sin inst, by the same, George
Nm. Eichelberger, Esq, and Miss ".
Louisa, daughter of the late Martin EI'
cheiberger, both Of this County.
At "AliIion Valley" near BerryvlIe'
Clarke County, on the 9Th inst. by Rev.
II. w. Dodge, Daniel c. Snyder, Esq.
of Berrvvile, To Miss Rachael n. LOuth-
an, daughter Of John Loulhan, ESQ, Of
Clarke County.
On The oh inst, in WilIiamsporl, Nd,
by the Rev. John X. Cramer, Mr.. John
Il. HoOe, of Clarke County, Va, and
Mrs. Margaret !. Hill, of WllIiamspOm
Mary and.
In Union, Monroe county. on the 26h
nit by the Rev. MIR. Boieler, George
". clark aud Miss Mary {. johnson,
formerly of Jefferson County.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-06-14

Blacksmiths in Twkey.-A CORES.
pondent of the New York Commercial,
writing from ConstantinoFle gives the fol-
lowing description Of the way in which
Turkish blacksmiths do their work
''In passing blacksmith shop the 9th
er day, observed an attempt to shoe a
mule. The animal was very refractory,
and not at all inclined TO have any liber-
ties taken with his understandings. AZ
ter several fruiIless attempts TO conquer
his obstnacy, four Turks took hold OF
him, threw him down, and dashed his
legs to stick, rolled him over on his
back, and put his shoes on at their leisure.
1t was novel but very etleclual meth
cd. At best it always takes three men 10
shoe horse-one to hold him, another
to hold up his foot, while the third fastens
on the shoe"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-06-14

The Abingdon Virginan records the
suicide OF Mrs, Nancy Gray, wife Of Mr.
VIM. NJ. Gray, and daughter Of Col.
James l.. Davis, residing about five miles
Southwest Sf that place. She was found
about midday, in closet, IN sitting
posture, with the muzzle OF a gun against
her breast. The contents had been dis
charged into her stomach. the whole load
lodged against her back bone. She was
dead, Of course, when found. A buggy
whip was lying near her, With which she
is supposed to have discharged the gun.
She was young and lovely woman, but
recently married. It is supposed she was
suffering under an attack of temporary IN
sanity.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-06-14
G8A&G3.

On Monday morning last, after pro-
trscted illness, Eenjomia MetcGy, son
OF Shepherd and Calharnc Baldwin, aged
nine months.
'Once va had fragrant blossom,
Full Of sweetness, full OF love,
And the angel came and Plucked 1t
For The beautious realms above.
Little Bennie was our darling,
Pride Of all our hearts at home.
But the breeze, floating lightly,
Came and whispered -Bennic, come"
In kaaahwa County, few days SINCE
Mr. Daniel Markell, formerly Of tbs
County.
In lhIs County, on the 20 II uls, ba'
bel, infant daughter of Daniel and Belue
\. Wade, aged year and months.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-06-14
improvements.

We notice that several of our citizens
have taken occasion to improve their
dwellings, both interior and exterior, and
other property, by way ofpainting, erect
ing iron railing, porches, &c. This is
as it should be, AMI we trust more Of our
citizens will fall victims TO the Esprit OF
Improvement" ere long and burnish up
their property. Il our citizens generally
could be prevailed upon TO enter into a
general fixing tip" our town would vie
in appearance with any town of its size
in the State.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-06-14
Clean Streets.

We observe that our citizens have made
prase-worthy move in cleansing the
streets, TO some extent, of the dit and
filth which had been accumulalng for
some time, and we hope this move will
not cease until all our streets have under
gone a thorough cleansing. This act de-
serves the highest need of pAise. And
although our town, for years, has not
been visited with scourge of any kind
it would be well to observe the adage,
"al ounce ofprevenlive is worth pound
Of cure
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-06-14
County Commissioner.

By some o, oversight or other we omitted
TO note the vote given at the late election
for Commissioner of The Revenue for JEFF
ferson County. SAMUEL STONE, Esq,
was reelected without opposition, recev-
ing 1882 votes. Mr.. S., has discharged
the duties of this office for II years, and
his reelection by the people without op-
position, shows just appreciation of his
services. There are but few men in the
County who could supersede him with
advantage to The County. His high re.
gard TO duty is acknowledged upon all
sides. Free Press.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-06-14
a5N%Tn Tja%9R4.

TO Preserve MeatS-TO preserve mea
roll it up in Indian meal, and ii will keep
four or five days in the hottest weather.
The meat should be laid down III pieces
not to exceed three pounds, and each
piece should be entirely covered up with
the meal.
The next democratic Na!ionsl Conven.
ton for the nomination of candidates ioI
President and Vice President of the Uni.
ted States, is 10 be held at Charleston,
South Carolina.
Service of Plate to George d. Prem
tice.-Ths American party in Louisville
have presented George d. Prentice, OF
the Louisville Journal, with service OF
silver, consisting of a pitcher, six goblets
and large salver.
Death Of JUICE j. C. Smith.--Judge
]. Caleb Smith, son Of Ex-Gox. Smith,
of this State, died at Granada on Friday,
25th ult. The Frederick Herald
says this affective dispensaion is one that
falls particularly hard on his father, Gov.
Smith, being the second of his sons that
has fallen by disease far from home, in a
distant cline.
Scarcity of Flour in Vera Cruz.-The
Progresso says that the scarcity OF Hour Is
such that unless the Government come
promptly TO the relief of The Vera Cruzans
great destruction will ensue.
Do not forget that applications for the
vacant State Scholarships in the Universe
kpust be in by the 25lh OF June. The
kpshire, Page Jefferson and ioudoun
lcts are among those from which sc.
Sctions will be made.
~ Methodist General CONFERENCE.-THE
Methodist Episcopal General Conference,
composed of delegates from every branch
of the Church in the United States, which
was in session in Indianapolis for several
weeks, adjourned on the Sd inst.
Wagon Train for Kansas.-Fify
families left Wisconsin on Thursday last
for Kansas overland. They were in GOV.
cred wagons. The evening before de-
Parture, while encamped on the prairies
near the town, they had meeting, which
was attended by number Of their friends.
A Nice Lille Business.-The annual
earnings of the several lines of railroads
shat connect at Chicago, Illinois. with
New York city, exceed S25 900, 600.
Worth Tial-rhe application Of
towels wrung out in hot water to the fore
head and temples is represented 10 he an
efficaclous and speedy remedy for heal
aches arising from neuralgia affections.
An exchange tells us that "by an act Of
Parliament passed May 2lst, 1910, Eng
land was declared Republic, and that
The act remains unrepealed upon the Stat
ute book Of England 10 this day.
Hush for Sn-burn.--The following
remedy Is highly recommended for sun
burn Take TWO drachms of bnrax, one
drachm Of Roman alum one drachm OF
camphcr, half an ounce Of sugar canIy.
and pound Of ox-gaIl. Mix and >iir
them well together for ten minutes or so.
and repeat this stirring three or four times
day for fortnight, till it appears clear
and transparent. Strain through bIouing
paper, and bottle Up for use.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-06-14
Still at Large.

Tom STEPHENS, who made his escape
from this place, few weeks since, when
under arrest upon the charge of abetting
several negroes to set fire 10 Col. JOIN
F. UAMTRANcK's barn, in August last, is
still at large. Gov. WISE offers reward
of $3.50 for bis recovery.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-06-14

Later from KmsaS-Ciri Tar Pro-
gressing.--Chicago, June ll.--Later ar
rivals from Kansas confirm the reports Of
the existing civil war in the Territory.
Tweniy-one Missourian,, Carollnians
and Alabamians have been killed in differ
ent engagements. Several free State men
have been wounded. but none killed. The
United States troops generally dlsPerse
the forces Of the parties after the battles
are over.
Governor Shannon's proclamation has
produced no effect in arresling disturban-
ces. Governor Robinson has been re.
moved from Lecomp,en to Leavenworth.
The reported death of Marshal Donald
son proves to he incorrect.
Bodies of men are moving from lnde'
pendence. Westport and other Missouri
towns toward the Territory.
A party left Lexington on Saturday toE
Hickory Point or Lawrence and genef'
al battle was expected.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-06-14
A Prediction.

Many persons are already predicting a
large yield of corn the coming fall, from
the fact that the branches upon the Locust
trees are bending down beneath their
weight Of blossoms. Such was the case
last spring, and the adage held good, for
we never had better corn crop, but will
i. be the case this fall
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-06-14
Correspondence Of the Baltimore Sun.
The Crops in Virginia.
FAuouIER COUNTY, Va, June

FAuouIER COUNTY, Va, June I'd.
The ravages of the fly on the wheat
crop in Virginia this season have been be-
yond all precedent. On Underwater, ~
the Piedmont region, and in the fine Val
ley of Virginia, it has alike shortened the
crop one.half-and now the joint worm
having commenced lis work II seems
there will be but little left for the sickle.
With long and universal drought now
prevailing, it is impossible for II to recov-
er enough to make half a crop. The
corn scarcely slowing above the ground
was, in many places, cut down by the
frost of the 3Olh Of May. There is a
very great scarcity Of grass owing to the
drought.
THE above is the report of an inieIIl-
gent gentleman who has been farming for
fourteen years i'll the Piedmont country OF
Virginia, and who has lately passed thro'
that whole section, besides six of the
finest wheat growing counties of the FIr-
GINA Faley.-Eds. of Sum
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-06-14

NJ. Buchana1.-flon. James BUch-
anan, the Democratic nominee Tor The
Presidency. was born in Franklin county.
Pa, on The l3lh day Of April, 1891, be-
inc. therefore, in his six'y-sAth year !;
but looks even older than most men 90 AT
tina, sge. He is bachelor, but not, we
should say, in the matrimonial market.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-06-14
Procession.

Rockingham Union Lodge, No. 81, F.
A. NJ, viii have a procession on the 4th
day Of July next, in Harrisonburg, Va.
Hon. G. ]. FAULKNER has been invited,
and is expected TO deliver an Grafton suit
able TO the occasion.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-06-14
4. Fine Shower.

We were visited with another fine
shower of rain early on Yesterday morn.
ing, which, although grea, deal more
would be gratefully accepted, renders the
vegetable kingdom to smile.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-06-14

Ac3xowLEDGEMENr.-We are indeb,-
ed to some unknown friend, in New Or
leans, for late copies of the Daily Picay-
nne and Delta.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-06-14
The Hon. John III. Niles, formed
Postmaster General and Senator r,..
Connecticut, died at his residence ,
Hartford. 81 Satu. dav week.
J.2gC2&I GOG.ICBG,
More Cures.
PnILADELpnIA, March 20, 1854

PuILADELpnIA, March 90, 1850
Respected F,rnd--l bad for scyo,.l
wears been atilpcicd with Dyspepsia. AMI
ocra>iunaI'y a General DeJiGy | orc;
drnraIIv MED Hay medicine, iIooAaDd.
German Buffers, in The first place npo,
1 daughter, she having a severe spell ~
sickness. Thy Iloohand's German BIZ.
,ers had such effect upon her general debit
i:y, HAT | was induced 10 Try II myself
| then got bottle, and used 1t according
to HE directions. and it relieved me more
lhan anything had before used, giving
general lone and strength to the stomach
and system. Last fall II had very Sc.
we're spell of the Diarrhpa, which contlN
ned for some time. My life, for time,
was despaired of. Thy Bitters again be.
ing used, acted very happily upon The
stomach and intesunes, and soon relieved
NE from the great pain | suffered, and
gave me general health TO the system.
consider it, doctor. one of the most vau.
able medicines ever used, and shall take
orea, pleasure in recommending 1t 10 9th.
ers. Very respectfully thy friend,
SAMUEL HUTTON.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-06-14

Masonic CsremOny.-The corner
stone of Methodist church near Cain :
school. house, in Clarke, was laid on the
29Ih ult., with all the usual ceremonies,
followed by a collation.. Rev. Thomas
SewalI delivered the address, before con-
siderable assembly..-U nchesfer Irgh'-
ian.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-06-14
Shocking Murdcr-Seven Persons Butch
cred and Burnt

S.. Joseph, May 22.-Lasl night one
oil the most dlaboIica, and terrible muir
ders occurred within four miles of this
city, that ever shocked community or
outraged humanity.
Mr.. Jacob Frirnd, wiz his wife and
five children, resided ia neat cabin, en-
powered by ancient forests, upon the bor-
der OF the beautiful lake which lies inst
below Our town, and cultivated in a quiet
but profitable way, piece Of land which
he had lately reclaimed from the wilder.
ness.
Young Barada was there last evening.
and telt them all in the enjoyment oi
health and happiness. This morning, a
young lady was passing, and found the
house and It's inhAbltan,s in ashes.
The news spread like wild-fre, and in
few hours many from our CITY and
neighborhood were on the spot. The
question with every one was, how 50
many persons could have burned in one
room.
The cabin contained but one room,
doors, window and fireplace. The
window and the fire. place were III the OPP
posite ends, and the two doors in the OPP
posite sides. On either side of the win
dow, with their feet towards the doors, had
stood the beds in which the family slept.
From where Inc beds stood, egress was
easy and convenient Through the window
and the doors.
II was hardly possible then, tina, seven
persons-a man of SO, woman OF 40, a
young man of 10, a cir! of sixteen, and
five small children ceuId have been burnt
20 death ii the fire had been communicated
10 any part of the building. The conclu-
sion, then, before any examination, was,
that mnrder, most foul and unnatural, had
been busy, with his bloody knife, before
she FIRE was ignited.
T'his conclusion was confirmed by ST.
Gent evidences which lay around. There
IN the corner, near tie fireplace was a.
skeleton, and there just in front of the
fire. place, was another and where the
beds had stood were all the others-a large |
one with the smallest cDasped in lis arms,
and the rest clustere near. These we've
evidently the mother and children those
near the replace, the father and the son.
BY one of The latter was large knife,
and by the other three pronged pitch
fork with points extremely sharpened, land
the barrel Of a gun and i'll lrSut Of the
house a revolver was found.
The jury of inquest are now sitting.
They have arrived at no further concln.
sion as yet, than that ii was horrible |
murder.-St. Louis Republican,, Nag
2Sh.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-06-14

FIRE.-On Friday night last, :he house
of Branch Jordan, Esq, near the Freder
lex White Sulphur, six miles from Win.
chester, was destroyed by FIRE. with a
good deal OF furniture, &c. The loss is
estimated al about 900. Origin of The
Ere uuknown.-UAches!sr Iirginiam.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-06-14

Municipal ELectiOns.-ElecIions were
held in Washington and New Orleans last
week, for Mayor and City Councils. In
the former City combination Of all par
ties against the American party succeeded
in eIecling DR.. Magruder Mayor by ma
jority of thirteen, whilst the Americans
carried both branches Of the City Coun.
Gil. In the latter city, the Americans
achieved splendid victory, electing their
Mayor by nearly two thousand, and all
the members Of the City Council except
two.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-06-14

BALTIMORE MARKET.
Howard street four S6l2E. he'
Wheat Sl,35a 81, AZ. Corn i5 C. DUO
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-06-14

A Mr.. Logan, of Hampshire County,
recently, suspected three of his negro
men with intending to escape, and bad
them put in Jail. After they were im-
prisoned, each Of them cut off every 6n.
ger on his left hand. A rather novel and
cruel occurrence.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-06-14
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n view OF amounts oJ 5 y1oM

being sent forward. For the past week
the Collectors books show the arrival Of
sixty-two boats with about seven thousand
tons of coal, of flour from three TO four
thousand barrels, near eight thousand
bushels of wheat, and few small lots of
corn, besides limestone. wood, and pig
iron from the Anlietam Works Nation
al MteWgencer, I'd inst.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-06-14

n Sure Cure for q FelOn.-It is said
bv somebody, who Pretends to know all
about it. that he following is sure rem
edy for feIon Take pint of common
soft soap, and stir in air-slacked line I'LL
ii is of the consistency Of glaciers putty.
Make a "lea,her thimble,' fill II with this
composition, and insert the finger therein.
Change the composition once IN twenty
minutes and cure is certain.
We happen 10 Know that the above is
sure remedy, and recommend 1t to any
who may be troubled with that dIsagreea-
bic ailment-BuGaiO .Adrcrtiser.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-06-14
COME cti0nary.

In stepping into our friend JAMES A.
ADAMS confectionery, the other evening,
we observed that his store has been re.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-06-14
ShepherdstcWn Market

For the week ending June "a, 1850
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-06-14

Four men were Killed al an election ri.
OF, III New Orleans, last week.