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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-10-17
Auditors Letter.

The following letter of the Auditor was
addressed TO Sheriff in one of the lower
counties, in answer 10 Geographic dis
patch -
AUrIToE's OFFICE, Richmond, Sept. 30, 1857.
Il. b. French, ESQ. Dear Sir Your
dispatch of this morning was received al
the time | was engaged in making ar
engagements for the revenue payments.
The Banks here, where the revenue is
deposited, refuse all suspended Bank
notes except they be of the branches OF
Bank of Virginia, Farmers Bank and
Exchange Bank. Rather, however, than
make proclamation, the Governor will
provide another depository, and they will
be received in payment of the revenue
here in some shape or other. All money
now on hand and all money of any Bank
in The State, will be received until proc
lanaton be made. Yours, &c.
]. NJ. BENNETT.
The Auditor having heard that the in
ference was drawn from his letter that the
Governor was about TO issue proclama-
ton prohibiting the notes of the non.
specie paying banks from being received
in payment of the public dues, writes an
explanation to the Enquirer, denying that
the Governor was about to issue any such
proclamation. ''In the absence of such
prohibition" says Mr., Bennett, "the
sheriffs and other collectors Of the public
taxes, are authorized by law TO receive
the notes of any bank of the Stale and
pay them here. in discharge Of any debt
due the State"
p. S.--Gov. Wise has issued proc
lamation prohibiting the notes of the Bank
of Kanawha from being received in pay
ment for money due the State, that bank
having refused 10 redeem its notes and re-
moved large amount of its assets beyond
the limits Of the State.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-10-17

I The Earthquake in Missouri and IL
Hnois. Louis, Oct. 9.--lhe violen
shock OF earthquake which occurred here
about o'clock yesterday morning was
succeeded about seven minutes later by
another shock, which was, however, less
severe. They were accompanied by
dead heavy ;umbling, making the most
substantial buildings trembe and over
turning small articles in the dwellings OF
our citizens.
The earthquake extended to Springfield,
Illinois, where the shocks were felt very
distinctly.
Cenlralea, H., Oct. 9.--Yesterday
morning, between and . O'Clock, three
distinct shocks of earthquake were felt
here, at intervals of about FIVE minutes
between them. The first shock was so
violent that several chimneys were de.
molished and our citizens were aroused
from their sIumbers and much alarmed by
the unusual occurrence.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-10-17

REPORTED DuELs AT WEST PoINT.-
The editor of the Rochester IN. "
Democrat has seen statement from a
pretty reliable source, TO the effect that a
duel was recently fought between two Of
ficers at West Point, in which one was
rather severely wounded. The other, one
who had done gallant service in Mexico,
was at once ordered on 10 Utah, and the
affair was not made public. The same
authority is given for the statement that
recently, while corpse of cadets were
ordered on some special duty, the young
men took offence, al the orders of the per-
son in command Of the squad, and one oil
them rushed al The officer with his sword
drawn, and at once commenced furious
attack. The officer stood upon his de-
fence, and finally succeeded in dsarming
his opponent, who was all the while be-
coming more hot d rash. In dispossessing
him of bis weapon the cadets sword arm
was wounded. He retired 10 have his
wound bound up, and while absent one
of his comrades assumed his place in the
combat. The wounded men returned
and again took his sword and with in,
creased violence attacked the officer, who
found il necessary to use all his skill and
vigor in parrying the blows of his aniag.
onist. When the affair had become ap.
paren,ly one of life and death between the
combalants. senior officer came upon the
ground and put an end to it. The cadets
who participated in the combat were ar,
rested, and tits supposed would be dis
missed. One of them, it is stated is son
of General Jesup.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-10-17
Election In Baltimore.

The municipal election Of Baltimore
took place on Wednesday, 18th inst,
which resulted in the election Of all the
American candidates except one. We
learn from the papers that the city again
presented scene of disorder, riot and
bIood-sheG. Several Police officers were
killed and great many other persons
severely injured. Such occasions are de-
plorable and ought not to be contenaucet
by law abiding people.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-10-17
The Ladies' Dresses.-A friend Of

The Ladies DresSes.-A friend of
ours alleges (says the Philadelphia Post, J
that considerable portion of the increas-
ed imporlstions. is the resul, of the ladies
needing so much more stuff for their dres-
sesthan they used to. He says that what
with the f1ounces, great circumference.
&c, II requires just about twice as much
silk To make lady's dress as in the good
old times-and the ladies are no more
comfortably nor handsomely clothed.
The extra sum thus wasted, he contends,
If could have been saved, might have
greatly mi'igsted the present state Of al.
fairs. Thus li,e dress expansion has con.
duced 10 financial contraction.
We wonder whether the French had
no, en- eve to increasing their silk busi.
ness. when they sci the present ridiculous
fashions
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-10-17
To the Editor of the Register.

]
Sudden Resurrection Of Buried Hopes
Happy RJioicings ofan hy7uenf'd
Family. wealthy and highly fespec
table family residing at New Albany, In
diana, and weIl,known throughout lndl
ana and Kentucky, experienced few
weeks since one of the most singular, IN
expected and miraculous evidences of the
powers of Chemical science ever record
ed in the book Of miracles. Eight years
ago this family were called upon 10 offer
up prayer of thankfulness to the Deity
for the safe deliverance In this world OF a
I-daughter. TO all appearances, the
child progressed in its inlantile pilgrim
age, with satisfaction to the parents, with
ont exhibiting any signs of sickness, or
that il was in any way afflicted with any
hereditary evidences of a parents nhrml-
ties. AT the age of two years a change
came over the child. From that time the
child could not vaIk.-she had lost the
use of her legs. Month after month skill
full and experienced physicians and sur
geons, the ablest and best New Albany or
Louisville could furnish, attended upon
her,& did all in their power TO restore her
back to healthy condition of body. IT
was impossible she was supposed to
have inherited an incurabe paralysis,
weakness OF the legs. Ii was sad, sad
sigh, for the distressed parents TO look
upon their sweet child, thus destined to
linger through lie, helpless cripple, who
had 10 be carried about from place TO
place, being utterly incapable of any in
dvidual motion in the lower limbs. For
six years she fingered thus-helPless to
herself, and oil how painful to the hearts
of her fond and devoted parents. In this
case, the truth of the maxim, 'that while
there is life there is hope" was literally
fulfilled. The wonderful cures that Rad
ways Ready Relief was continually per-
forming in the city of New Albany, di-
rected the attention of the family to this
lile-saving remedy. They called upon
Mr.. Scrioner-formerly of the we'll
known drug firm of Scribner and Duval-|
and purchased fifty cent bottle. 1t was
applied according to directions: before
they had used up one half of said bottle,
she (the crippled child) was able to walk
a little, and when the second was finish
ed she wGS able TO run around acith 9TH
er children. All this was done, conlln-
ues our informant, after the best New AL
bany and Louisville doctors had tried and
given her up. Our informant of this
case, wherein our Ready Relief has been
so happily e6;ectual, is Mr.. Edward +.
Taylor, well-known to the Masonic fra
territy in this city, and member in high
standing in New York, also in the Phe-
nix Chapter. Mr.. Taylor refers us TO
Mr.. Scribner, highly respectable drug
gist of New Albany, who sold the Ready
Relief to the parties above, and who is
personally knowing 10 the cure as above
stated. Cures like the above establish
the efficacy of our Remedies as fdctS.
Therefore, ye who are ailing with any
maady, complain. or disease you cousld-
err incurabIe, resort to X. r. Remedies.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-10-17
Shepherdsfown Light Infantry.

The Light-Infantry company Of this
place have received and accepted an invi-
tation from Messrs. B. & j. Lucas, oil
the "Rawlns' House." Martinsburg, 10
dine with them. The company have fix
ed upon Saturday, the 3lst inst, to per
form this military evolution. Criswell's
Cornet Band accompanies them, and a
gay time is anticipated.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-10-17
AGENCY OF LIFE 4 FIRE INSURANCE
B. w. HERBERT.

CONTINUES TO give prompt attention 10 all
" branches Of the Insurance Business, and is
prepared TO negotiate LIFE md FIRE IN.
SUR.a.N'CE in any amounts required, in the
Hartford Fire Insurance Company, Hartford,
Connecticut Franklin Insurance Company oil
Philadelphia; and the Insurance Company Of
the Valley of Virginia.
With an experience Of nearly eight years in
the business, and being possessed Of peculiar
advantages for ascertainDg the strength Of all
Insurance Companies doing business in this
and the Northern States. Special attention
will be given TO placing risks only in Compa.
MES of undoubied responsibility, and where
fair dealing may be relied upon in case Of
loss.
Dwelling Houses, Stores, Mills, Barns, Fac.
tories, Merchandise, Household Furniture, and
every description of Personal Property in coun-
try or town, insured against loss or damage BY
fire.
Life Assurance in the best Companies in the
United States.
The lives Of slaves insured for two thirds Of
their value, at lowest rates for period Of Que
to five years.
In all cases Of loss, particular attention IL
given 10 secure TO the parties insured liberal
adjustment and prompt payment OF their
claims
Applications either in person or by letter
will be promptly attended 10, and any informa.
ton on the subject cheerfully given, il sddres.
sed TO JOIN +. BRows, Post Master. Charles
town, or Ii. w. HERBERT,
Agent for Jefferson County, Va.
P. S.-Agent's Post Office, Chsrlestowu
~ MIR. Herbert will visit Shepierdstowu
on the lst Saturday in each month.
October IL, 1851. 43-Iy'
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-10-17

GEORGIA ELECTION result of the
election in Georgia, last week, is as fol-
lows -
Joseph E. Brown, democrat, elected
Governor by about 10000 majority over
his American opponent.
Members of Congress Eiected-M.J ].
Crawford, democrat L. ]. Gartrell. DEM
ocrai; A. r. Wright, democrat; A. H.
Stevens, democrat; James l.. Seward,
democrat James Jackson. democrat
Robert ID Drlppe, Know n Nothing; Josh.
ua Hill. Know Nothing. A Democratic
gain Of one.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-10-17

iiarPers Ferry.
On the 9Th ult., by the same. Mr.
Robert Nicholson and Miss Martha f.
.Auis. both of Harpers Ferry. .
On the 18th Of Aug, ai the residence o.
James Bell, in Berkeley county, by Rev
F. H. Richly, I'm. ". Uhae and Mis-.
Lefifie fl. Bell.
On Tuesday, Sept. 29ih,by Rev. VIM
Furgeson, Thomas f. NeiUin Of Saline
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-10-17
Name Changed.

At a meeting of The members of the
Shepherds town Brass Band motion was
made and adopted to change the name 10
"CrisueTs Cornet Band The Band
is now having splendid uniform made
of blue cloth, which will add considerable
to their appearance and give additional in
terest 10 their music.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-10-17

Shocking Murder.--On Sunday NOR
ming last an Incorporate man named Tho
mas Klby, living in Upper Marion town
ship, Montgomery county, Pa, went &c
several of his neighbors, and told them
that his wife had been murdered by three
colored men. The neighbors hurried &c
the house, and there shocking sigh
presented itself. The body of Mrs. Xii
by was found lying on the bed, with the
head nearly severed from the body, from
blow with an axe. There were tM c
beds upon the bedslead, both of which
were completely saturated with the blood
of the murdered woman. Kilby declared
that the colored men had come 10 the
house, forced their way in, and had com.
mil,ed the dreadful deed but the suspr
cions of the neighbors were aroused, and
upon questioning him further he prevarl
Gated and con,radicted himself, and finally
he admitted tina, he himself had slain lis
wife in order to prevent the negroes from
doing it. The Philadelphia Bulletin say;
there can be no doubt that the story abou
the negroes is all fiction, and that Xii
by alone committed the crime. He j:
under arrest. The murdered woman hac
an infant child sleeping in her arms wher
she was slain. When the body was die
covered the infant was still clingiDg to III
mothers breast, its hair and clothing clot
ted with blood. The hair had TO be Gu
off to release it. The other two children
were crying for their mother.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-10-17

We observe from the Winchester Re-
publican that Pleasant Valley Mills and
seventy-fve acres OF slate land on the D.
pequon, about five miles east Of that town,
have been sold by VIM. Ford TO Rev. Jo'
seph Furr, for $500, equivalent to cash.
There is dwelling and out buildings on
the land.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-10-17
IEH GOODS GREAT BllGiIJs !
call at MOULDER'S this season e
B0rgdins!

CAL at MOULDER'S this season fer
Borgains!
IT E has just returned from Philadephia snt
Ill Baltimore and now opening one Of th'
largest, finest and cheapest stock Of FALL All
WINTER GOODS which he has ever had, benz
bought exclusively for. CASH, under the MOI
depressed state OF affairs in which this cooS
try has ever passed through. at
FOR THE LADIES he can Ole
great bargains in every variety Of. Coo
Rich Irish PopliBs at Sl2 worth sl8 10 PhI'
delpbia Debaze at 10 cents worth Is1 Gems
Alpaca al % cents worth SO cents fades tp
lid GIoyes.at so cents worth 81, cents; 2.
linen Table Cloths at 80 cents worth sl,2
ladies black silk double twisted Nilts at
cents worth 81 cents ladies new style GU
Shoes at SO cents worth 81, and great SafE
ty Of other goods Cor the ladies al the SAD
rates. ~ ~ ss
GENTLEMEN' S FLiRYISHLNt
Goods.-He has gone very extensively in
branch and can iit out a gentleman from Dc.
TO foot Cloths all shades from $3.50 up
SO. Very superior French Casimeres IT,.
90 up TO Sc. All wool English Cashmere 4
81, worth 81 so. Saperior Gu. Velset ,g
ing, silk and satin DO. AID All endless sariey
goods suitable for the gentlemen. DE me"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-10-17

Hogs in the West.-The Evansville
Ind, Journal, Of the 24th ult., learns iha
Mr.. w. w. Henderson, Of kentucky has
been in that vicinity purchasing hogs anc
has contracted for about 1000 head ol
choice animals, deliverable in November,
at So; the average weight to be not less
than 200 lbs. His purchases have been
made principally in Gibson county. The
highes, price offered for December deliv-
cry is SIS. so nett.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-10-17
Loudoun County Affairs.

We learn from the Leesburg Washing
tonian that VIM. Vickers, Sr. OF Loudoun
County, had the dwelling house on his
farm near Rohobelh Church burned on
Wednesday OF last week. Loss about
one Il ousand dollars. The Tenant, Mr..
John Hammer, had everything he posses
sed consumed--even The clothing of his
family. The citizens of that neighbour.
mood have generously come 10 his and by
liberal donations.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-10-17

ACCIDENT TO Col. FApNTLERoY.-By
the last California mail, we have the in
formation that Col. Fauntleroy, U. S. Ar
my, had his shoulder broken, by the up
setting of stage. The Col. was under
orders al the time, from Lower California
TO fell of active duty with his Regi
ment, Isl Dragons, in Oregon.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-10-17
Meeting of Ladies.

The last Mar,insburg Republican con-
tains report of the proceedings of a
public meeting Of Ladies in ths Presbyte-
rian Church Of that town, 10 respond 10
The suggestion made by Mrs. MagrudeF,
Of Washington City, in favor OF raising
fund by the ladies Of the United States,
for the support of the widow and daugh'
ter OF Lieul. Herndon, by whole gallantry
all the women on board The Inflated "Cen-
lral American" were saved. The object
of the meeting was explained by David
Holmes Conrad, Mrs. Mary Landsreet
was called to the Chair, and Mrs. Susan
Armstrong appointed Secretary.
A series of resolutions were adopted IN
which the women of the United States
are invoked to carry out the plan Of relief.
On the part of the meeting, Miss Allen,
Miss S. Buchanan, Miss Kate Doll, Miss
Martha Gertrude McSherry, Miss j.
Phelps. Miss Susan Riddle, Miss Char,
loue Doll, Miss Anna Boarman, Miss
Virginia Page, Miss Jane Cary Conrad
and Miss Marian Summers, were appoin-
ted committee, 10 be divided into sub.
committees, to procure subscriptions in
town and Mrs. Sallie Locke and Miss
Margaret McSherry committee TO pro-
cure subscriptions in the country, and 10
appoint ladies in the country 10 aid in
procuring subscriptions-to be paid over
when received TO Mrs. ID. II. Conrad, the
treasurer, TO be transmitted 10 George W.
Riggs, Esq, Banker, Washington City.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-10-17

county. Mo-, formerly of This county
and Miss Nary ~, daughter of Chsrit,
S. Bohannn, OF AVIATOR, Pe,tis county M
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-10-17
The Picture Man

is still in town. He talks Of leaving in a
few days. Cali soon if you want pic
lures or you'll be too late.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-10-17

IP See ADVERT sement headed
HetmbOFs Genuine Preparation,
in another column.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-10-17

Death of the Child Of Mount Fer
non. George Washington Park Gusts,
the grandson Of the wife Of Gen. George
Washington, and the last survivor OF the
family circle of Mount Vernon, died at his
residence at Arlington, in Alexandria
county, on the 10Th inst.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-10-17

FROM INDA.-The following is a tele.
graphic despatch 10 the Cork (lreland,
Constitution of the l7h ult:
Gen. Havclock's force for the re-occu
patton of Cawnpore had in eight days
marched 1876 miles and loughilouf actions
with Nena Sahib's army, against over.
whelming odds in point of numbers, and
had taken twentyfour guns of light cali
bre, and that TOO in the month of July in
India. On the morning Of the 18th July
the force marched into Cawnpore. The
soul narrowing spectacle which there
presented itself 10 them beggars descrip-
ton. A wholesale massacre had been
perpe,raled by the fend Nena Sahib.
Eight officers and ninety men Of Her Ma
jesty's s4lh Regiment, seventy ladies and
l2l children of Her Majesty 32nd foot,
and the whole European and Christian
population of the place including civil
ians, merchants, pensioners, and their
families. TO the number of 400 persons,
were victims of this Satan.
The court yard in front Of the Assem-
bly, Rooms in which Nena Sahib had fix
ed his headquarters, and in which the
women had been imprisoned, was swim
ming in blood. large number Of wo-
men and children who had been cruelty
spared after the capilula;ion for worse
fate than instant death, had been barbar'
ously slaughtered on the previous morn
ing. The former having been stripped
naked and then beheaded and thrown
down into well, and the latter having
been hurled down alive upon their butch
cred mothers, whose blood reeked OF
their mangled bodies. Only four escaped
the wife of merchant and three others
Gen. Havelock, in despatch 10 th'
Governor General, says that "Nena Sa
Ihib has drowned himself with his family
lie had an intention Of going 10 Luck
now, but when he got as far as the rive
the cavalry and infantry deserted him
They are all gone off, after destroyin!
their arms, TO their different homes
Cawnpore is now as quiet as Allahabad.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-10-17

The Newark charter election resulted
in elecling a democratic mayor by large
pleuraGty over ain American and Repnbli.
can. The democrats have elected s al
dermen, Republicans 2, Americans l..
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-10-17

The Hon. Louis McLane died at his
residence in Baltimore last week.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-10-17

James NJ. Kilgour, Esq, sold his farm
lying near HIlsborough, in Loudoun
county, and containing three hundred and
twenty eight acres, for sky dollars per
acre. Harrison Osburn and Edward ID.
Polls, Esqs., purchasers.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-10-17

General Walker and Hennlngsen are
now in New Orleans making necessary
orenarations for another descent upon
Nicaragua. The expedition is expected
10 sail shortly.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-10-17

MAN KuLEp.-A young man residing
in Westernport.named William B. Craw'
ford. and in the employ of the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad Company, was killed
on the Parkersburg road on Monday last.
He was standing on freight train just
as il entered tunnel and was knocked
off and killed instantly.
ANornER.-On Thursday night last a
road repsifer, named Owen McNuliy'
was killed at Easton sideling, twenty
three miles from Wheeling, by being run
over by stock train, on the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad. He was crossing the
track, and stumbled and fell across the
rail. Being intoxicated, he was unable
to get up. His head was completely
severed from his body.-MartinSburg
Republican.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-10-17

Can Check Holders Demand Specie.
The Code Of Virginia, chapter So, section
Is, provides: "If any note, bill or check
for money due from any bank, be presen-
ted for payment within the usual bust
ness hours, at the bank or office where
payable, and be not paid in specie when
so presented, the party presenting The
same may. on motion or by warrant, (ac-
cording TO the amoun0 recover from the
bank The amount of such bill, noie or
check. with interest thereon; at the rate of
IL per centum yer arnum, from the fine
OF such failure, until payment
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-10-17

A., l.. e. II. RAILROAD CoMPANY.-The
Board of Public Works, at its meeting on
the 23rd uIt., made The following sp.
pointments -
O. r. Funston, of Clarke. James Par
sons of Hampshire, and George II. Smoo'
Of Alexandria, State Proxies.
John Janney, of Loudoun, John Pow
ell, Of Fairfax, Richard E. Bird, OF Fred
erick, and David Funston, of Alexandra
State Directors.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-10-17

HELMBOLD'S G E%UI%E PREPARE
IL TON. For diseases of the Bladder, hid
neys, Gravel, and Dropsy.