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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-02-28
GOdeX'S LadY'S Book.

Tie March number Of this excellent
magazine is on our table, filled, as ii ever
is, with interesting matter for the ladies.
The steel engravings and fashion plates
are unrivaled, and cannot fail 10 give
entire satisfaction to the numerous friends
Of the Lady's Book. The literary &c.
partment furnishes attractions TO be me-
with but in few magazines IN the country
With such contributors as Miss Virginia
Townsend, Mrs. Neal, Mrs. Victoria Full
Ter and Mrs. Hale, the LaJy's Book can
not fail 10 receive the encouragement
which il so eminenlly deserves. Senc
So TO l.. A. Cooley, Philadelphia, and you
will receive the best ladies' magazine pub
lished.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-02-28
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On Wednesday Morning, 25th inst, by
the Rev. w. b. Duuon. Mr.. Charles
Drec, of Cincinnati, 10 Miss MmY E..
ConhIyo, daughter Of VIM. II. ConkIyn,
Esq Of this County.
On the 18Th inst, by Rev. Andrew
Tally, Mr.. James b. Ross, Of Toward
county, Maryland, to Miss 3irgara Il.
Coghiom, of Martinsburg, Va.
On the 10Th inst, by Rev. VIM. Kopp,
Mr.. UWiam N0ln, and Miss Lmmn
Lamps, all of Marlin>burg.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-02-28
Death OF a Veteran of 1912.

Mr.. JOHN b. SnoPE, u clhzen of this
place, and veteran of 1912, breathed his
last on Monday morning, the 23td inst,
after a long attack Of consumption. In
honor of the old soldier, goodly number
of our citizens, armed with rifles, prece-
ded by drum and file and the Shepherds
town Brass Band, commanded by Col.
John T. Hamiramck, his remains were
inferred in their last resting place in the
Methodist Episcopal burial ground. Sew
eral voIleys were fred over the grave OF
the departed as last sad tribute of res
pee, to the old veteran. Peace TO his
ashes
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-02-28
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On Friday morning, February 18th,
Mrs. Elizabeth Barringer, wife OF
Franklin Barringer, of this County, IN
The 20uI year OF her age.
In Charlestowp, on Wednesday week +,
Of Scarlet Fever, UVtte. youngest child
Of John and Martha E. Burns, aged ?
years and months.
On Saturday evening, the nh Of Feb
ruary, Lvcy Lee, daughter of DR.. o. G.
and c. NJ. Nix, aged l year, f months
and IGdays.
In Marlnsburg, on Tuesday, the l7th
inst, Mr.. d. j. kelley, an esteemed Gill
zen. aged about 30 wears.
In Berryvlle, Clark county, on the
Dist inst, DR.. Samuel Taylor, aged 81
years.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-02-28
Pastoral Change.

The Rev. DR.. EDWARD DORSEY, a well
known Methodist Clergy mau, announced
from his Pulpit IN Frederick, Sabbath be-
fore last, an intention 10 resign his pas
,oral charge and connect himself with The
Evangelical Lutheran Church. The
Examiner saws ,ha; The immediate occa-
sion for this sudden resolve is The dlscl'
pine Of ilinerancy in Ihe Methodist
Church. making change OF residence
every Two years imperative on its Clergy
and The feeble health OF Or. Dorsey s
family which will not permi. these fire.
ouent removals.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-02-28
democratic Meeting.

A meeting of the Democracy comPo-
sing the two Precinis OF ShePhefds,inown'
Nos. 5 aud 6, was held in The Town
Hall, on Saturday, the 2lst inst. The
following business was lrarsaced:-
On motion of Michael F"uke, MINOR
HuR>T. Esq, was called tn Inc Char and
JAG B G. MILLER appointed Secretary.
On motion of c. ID. McGIlncy II was
resolved that the President appoint COM
mi,,ee of five 10 select five Delegates from
each Precinct and also five Aliernates TO
attend the Convention 10 be held in Mar
tInsburg, on the 9th of March, to noml-
nate candidate for Commissioned OF the
Board Of Public Works. The President
the folIowmgcommlllee Sam
uei Knott, WIN. Rightsiine, George NJ.
Bast VIM. A. Aiorgan and VIM. Moui-
der. said committee after retiring a lew
minutes they reported the following -
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-02-28
Military Company.

By The recent parades number Of our
Young men has inspired military spirit
and strenuous efforts are now being made
to raise military company. We enter
tain not the least shadow of doub' as TO
their success, for the "bone and sinew"
Of the town has taken hold Of il. An or
ganza,ion of this kind is very much nee
ded, there being but one military compa
ny in this Congressional district, and that
fact itself is enough to argue its necessity
and importance. We heartily approve
of the project and wish ii speedy organ,
IzaiiOn
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-02-28
IT, N;reia;o and Maryiana ciuim.

The Virginia and lNaryta'aa Cl1t"''
The Washington Star says
Ills, for Justices sake, sincerely I" e, De
boned that the House will promptly loI.
low The Senaie's example in The matter oil
the bill 10 refund 10 the States OF virgin
ia and Maryland the money advanced ny
hose States to aid the General Govern
mept in the work Of preparing " ashIng-
ton city for the reception OF Tue puoIic
archives. Whehrthe seat of government
was removed TO this point the national
treasury was too barren TO bear the ex'
pense, and those States generously advan'
ced to her the necessary means. ne
General Government is now gorged TO re-
pletion with money, for which 1t has no
use--,he great Stale problem of the day
being how to get rid of it. That The claim
to which we refer is just---that the Gen
eral Government has long enjoyed the
use of the advances in question, Is not de-
MED ana we trust that ere the session
ends the House will relieve the nation
from the imputation of meannes' i'll It's
dealings involved in Withholding this mo-
ney from lis rightlul owners.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-02-28
Observance of the 22nd OF Feb.

Observance OF the X2nd OF Feb.
Sunday last being the 22nd Of Februa-
ry, at an early hour on Monday morning,
the 23fd, our slumbering denizens were
aroused from their somn olency by the
patriotic sounds Of the ear-piercing fife
and soul-stirring drum, clearly Informing
them that "young America" was not un-
mindful Of The honor due the memory OF
the immortal Washington.
At about clock. A. NJ, the Isl Flu
siiers, comm anded by Capt. II. f.. IN
sell, late Of Nicaragua, assisted by Lieut..
James j. Narmaduke, turned out and
paraded the street,, headed by drums and
fife. The Fusi!ltrs acquitted themselves
noby. obviously demonstrating that thoy
are soldiers Of no ordinary character. We
doubt not that Capt. LnSelL "put them
through the Nicaragua drill in true mill
lary style. After marching through our
principal thorough fares, the Captain put
;hem through variety of military evolu-
tons, singing the Star Spaugled Ban
neI" by request of his command and then
dismissed The company.
AT o'clock, p. w., the Brass Band,
in cOmmemOralion Of the event, turned
out and performed some of their choice
pieces. Notwithstanding the Band is in
complete in point Of Numbers, yet in point
Of music they play surprisingly well. We
are pleased that the Band acted upon the
gentle hint our correspondent! threw Out
10 them last week.
Late in the evening number Of our
citizens again "formed into line headed
by drum and fife, under the command Of
Col. Charles Harper, and Paraded lhro'
the principal streets, firing interval sa-
lutes in remembrance Of the iIlustrous
Father of his country. The Col. Took (
them through The regular military rou-
tine, eyincing knowledge OF true mil
ilary tactics.
The ceremonies of the day wound up ,
al night by grand fancy-dress Ball, CIV
en- by our colored friends. We were not
present but we doubt not that those who
"tripped The light fantastic toe in the
mazes OF the ,erpscicorean circle, njoy.
ed themselves no little.
Thus ended the celebration of the 22nd
of February,in Shepherdstown, with moth |
ing occurring TO mar the pleasures OF the
occasion. if we may except the discharge
of rifle in the hands Of Thomas N.
Winfermoyer, while loading, early in The
morning, in the Drug Store Of DR.. E. c.
UIHiams, the ramrod protrudlng about
six inches into girder in The ceiling.
A hair-breadth escape from death, certain
". Be more careful with firearms.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-02-28
Farm Sold.

The farm belonging to Rev. James
Black, lying three miles south of this
place, containing aboll one hundred and
fifty acres, was purchased at Private Sale
few days since, by Mr.. .Adam Sher-
man, for $50 per acre.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-02-28

LOAN TO MExlco.-- correspondent
of New York paper, writing under date
of February !. states that on previous
evening a treaty had been signed between
the United States and Mexico, by which.
this government is TO loan to Mexico S!SS
600 GOO. OF this sum S3,0OO,0O0 goe,
to pay American claims. As security if
the loan The United States is 10 recelV
fifteen per cent of the customs. Arrange
ments are also 10 be made for more unre
sricled commercial intercourse between
the two countries. A postal treaty will
also 90 into operation al the same time.
The papers give some further accounts OF
revolutionary movements, which appear
to be continually breaking out in that dis
Ii acted country.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-02-28
For the Inauguration.

For the information of those who wish
10 take passage, we will state that the
toat Susan Baker" owned by Messrs.
Rc1uch g. SoncbrGker. will leave this
place on Monday next, 2nd of March, al
10 o'clock, A. NJ. for the Inauguration.
Fare only 81 so for the round trip.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-02-28
AbSconded.

Nariin Biiimyer, Esq, adverlses
that negro boy named Harry, belong
ing TO the estate Of Jacob Otnlorf, decea-
sed, aged about 10 years, absconded on
Tuesday night last, The 24Ih inst, for
parts unknown. A reward of $500 is Of
iereG for his apprehension.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-02-28
For the Register.
~ l'S ANNS 'S'S''
POINT ARENAS, Nicaragua. !
February 9, 1857.

IeUIHdIS u, 1910
DEAR SlR.-l send you few lines
from tie land of Eilibuslerlsm. We are
lying opposite Greytown, or rather just
getting Uui TO STA. Our stout ship, the
Tennessee, is ten days from New York,
she brought 20 Or 80 men for Walker :;
the New York Herald reported some $50
but on mastering them yesterday the
number was found to be much smaller
some were boys of II or 10 years, and
on the voyage had got heartily sick OF
their destination, seclellng themselves III
various parts OF the ship 10 avoid being
put on shore. The steamship Texas
came in two or three days since, bringing
over 200 men for Walker; they have
commenced operations up the river re-
ports received last night were favorable
TO W alker-Col Titus is with them,
understand. The Nicaragua Transit
Route not being open we ale going to
the Golden Stale by way of Panama.
We find summer weather here and find il
an agreeable change from the cold of New
y ork. Yours, &c.
II AYRES
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-02-28

On motion the Chair appointed five
Delegates and five. Alerna'es from each
Precinct to represent said Precincts in the
County Convention, to be held al
Chareslown, on the 4th Monday in
March, to nominate two suitable persons
to represent, the Democracy of Jefferson
County in the next House of Delegates.
The Chair then appointed the following
Delegates to attend the County Conven-
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-02-28

AccIDENT.-About . o'clock on Sun
day morning as the burden train neared
This place the man IN charge Of the Engine
saw few steps in advance of him man
lying on the road and Immediately sound
ed the whistle as a signal 10 put down
the brakes but il was too late the Engine
passed over the unfortunate man cutting
him in two and taking off both arms kill
ling him immediately. The reversing
of the Engine and atiemp, TO stop the
train with the passing over the body
threw the cars off the track and caused a
terrible break up. No one however, con-
nected with the train was injured. The
mans name who was killed was Matthew
Holland. single man and Sub Boss on
the road, and sand 10 be very steady and
sober mar. Suspicious having been ex-
cited that probably foul play had been u.s.
sed in this case, Coroner Chambers sum-
moued jury who, during Sunday, gave
the case very thorough sitting, and adj
journed over until Monday night. The
decision OF the jury has not been render.
ed when we GO TO press, Tuesday after.
noon. -.-Martinsburg american.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-02-28

SUGAR MAKISG.--The farmers in the
mountainous regions of this county are
now busily engaged in preparations for
the manufacture of maple sugar. The
season is now beginning and some little OF
The new crop has already found lis way
into ,his market. Ii commands good
price.
Sugar making in this county is carried
on Ia consider able extent. More is gen.
orally manufactured than is re9nired for
home consumption and is SEMI TO The cit
les where il finds ready sale.--Cumber-
land Telegraph.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-02-28

Or. Kane, the distinguished and in
uepid Arctic Navigator. died at Havanna,
on The 10Th inst.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-02-28
no. FOR THE IEiIGTRtfIlII 4

Those persons who want la see Buck"
lnauguraied will please call at The White
house before starting, where vou can 6nd
the best Bargains in DRIP GOODS ev.
Ell before offered. l.. a. SCHLOSS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-02-28

BALTIMORE MARKET.
Howard street flour S6t2l. White
wheat 81 40 81 ,45 c. red wheat ST..
80 d lao; yellow corn 81 c. 81 cts.
White corn 81 c. a 81 cts.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-02-28

The Spirit Of jefferson is 10 be issu'
ed on Tuesday, hereafter, instead of Sat
urdav.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-02-28

Tie SoLih-Side Democrat states that il
is probable Gov. Wise will call an extra
session of the Legislature early in June.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-02-28

On motion ii was resolved that COM
miuee Of five be appointed TO select five
Delegates and five AIlernales from each
Precinct to attend the Congressional Con-
renrion. The following committee wee
appointed Daniel Morgan, &. ID. Nc
Gincy, Robert Lucas, j., G. RineharI
and Lewis Lucas after retiring short
time they reported the following Dele
gates and Allernales TO attend said Con-
ypnl,On -
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-02-28

Lloyd Logan. Esq, Of Winchester,
was. on the 10th inst, thrown from his
Buggy, and had his leg broken.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-02-28
SGB DAGLS5Jo
S II Z p H Err DIS T OW n

For the week ending Feb IS, 1857.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-02-28
DISTRICT No. 5.

DELEGATES. ALTERNATEs.
Capt. J. Rinehart Adam Link, jr..
DIR. |. S. Tanner, Samuel Knott, jr.
DR.. X. A. Lucas, Chas. w Lucas,
Samuel Knott, sr., &. Rinehart,
Adam Link, ST., Washington Banks.
DISTRICT No. 6.
DELEGATES. ALTERNATEs.
G.. d. McGlincy, John Osbonrn,
Solomon Blllmyer, VIM. &. Lock,
VIM. G. Butler, David Billmyer,
Charles Huyett, John Thomas,
Lorenzo Etchison, George Horne.
On motion it was resolved that Win
chester is the most suitable place for hol-
ding the Congressional Convention.
Resolved, Tha, the proceedings of this
meeting be published in the Esprit OF
Jefferson" and "Shepherds,own Regis
ter"
On motion the meeting adjourned.
MINOR HURST. Chairman.
JACOB G.. MILLER, Secretary.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-02-28

The grand jury in New York. on Sat-
urday last, concluded the investigation of
lLe Burdsll murder and brought in bills Of
indictment against Eckel and Mrs. Cum
ningham.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-02-28

~ The following is an exirac. from
a priya,e letter from New Orleans, dated
February 18th inst, to friend in this
place. Speaking of Nicataguan affairs he
thus discourseth -
"This news is decidedly cheering. for
the last looked rather ominous for our side
of The question, but "Unc!e Billy IS
bound TO triumph. he has been in many a
tight place apparently, but has always
lnanaGed TO come of victorious. tie Is
decidedly the greatest man of the age and
if he lives his cause will certainly trl-
umph. When heard that the River and
Lake boats were in the hands OF the Cos
la Ricans, began 10 despair Of Walkers
success, but now in short time the Tran
81, will be clear, and all obstacles in the
way ofemigration 10 Nicaragua will be re-
moved. Let the friends of The regenera.
ton of Central America, "lft up their
voices and rejoice" for the redemption OF
that magnificent country is now certain.
Through good and evil rePor,--,hrongh
the viest reacheIy and the basest cal
umny--,he guiding star of The regeneration,
William Walker, has led him on uner-
ringly, in The path of glory and renown,
The future is full OF promise, while the
splendours OF The past are as secure as the
firm set mountains Of Chonlales or the
Gre.capped hills of Masaya.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-02-28

IL II will be seen by the following
communication that our friend. II. AYREs,
Esq, formerly Of this vicinity, is en- route
for California, by way Of Panama. He
gives a favorable account Of Walkers
prospects in Nicaragua -
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-02-28

Mr.. Peabody has given the city of Bal
,i.uore three hundred thousand dollars 10
erect building for public library and
rooms for the Historical Society Of Mary
land.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-07-10

go With tho exception, perhaps,
Of anger, fear is the most injurious Of
the human passions.
p6y- The sca-serpent has turned mp
this year In the River 81. Lawrence.
He has n rowing spirit.
pdy-It Is stated that therc are four
thousand men at work In tho lead
mines Of Missouri.
na- Claiming says Il is sin 10 lin
IL Gods love or spirit 70 any party,
sect or name.
Bds- The governor elect of Florida
resides In small log-cabin built Of
peeled pine poles.
Z b6- Garments woven Of the silk
produced In North China, NJ is said,
will last eleven years.
p0- When we SOC IL stated that an
orator "fills hail." we conclude that
he Is man Of weight.
B6y- The advice of wise man, say
the 0rientals, ought TO beregarded as
q prophecy.
D9- In Scotland, lately, two wom-
en- were seen hitched TO aplow, a man
driving.
~ He who lords II over those be-
low him, may one day find master
10 lord 1t over him.
~ If the Jews Of Paris divided
their money equally, each would have
an income Of $500.
na- Never attempt to coax woman
to say she WILL, when che has resolved
she WONT.
pa- DR.. Bonar, in his work on the
Holy Land, says that the "Red Sea"
is green"
~ 1t is q fact that nations have
been conquered and battles won BY
the power Of music. tra
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-07-10

The unieminine wives and disappoint-
ed spinsters who have held pubic meet
ings 70 assert "women's rights" have
manifested Of late considerable discour-
agement at THEN allow progress in their
contemplated reform Of unsexing them
selves. Az their last meeting in New
York--and may il indeed prove the last,
one Of the leaders complained that she
could convince ten men where she could
persuade one woman to believe that the
"sex was tramplsd upon" One Of our
editors wittily remarks: This tells the
whole story. and shows that the absurdi-
ties started by our female brethren in
New York can never become popular
with the great mass Of American women.
The admission does honor 70 the sex,
and should induce our strong g-min ded
friends to engage in something more
practical. 'rhe women OF America, like
mice under hay rick, have a nice time
Of il, and al attempts TO make them
believe that they are 'trampled upon
will result in failure. In Philadelphia,
and. In fact. everywhere In this country.
the hard work is all done by men. There
is scarcely q merchant in Market-streei
that does not work moro hours in the
day than the coal beavers Of England.
Their wives toll not. neither do they
spin.' and yet the Queen oI Sheba would
probably suffer in comparison with the
elegance Of their attire. II our female
brothers were wise, they would do moth
ing 70 disturb so bessifc anarrange-
me Mt"
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-07-10
WV r,rLL rHrY rHrNx.

Who cares what they'll think, or
what they'll say, concerning our
selves, 40 long as wo have the appro-
val OF our reason and conscionceY So
long % we wrong no one, assail no
Just ordinance, social or other, but
earnestly and honestly goon our way,
about our own business, and 10 our
own taste, why should we caro- for
folly's derision or fashions irown?
What they'll think, and what they !
say, are 10 US idle scarecrows, dead
carcasses Of conventionalIty, which
wo hold in abhorrcncc and contempt.
We have notshaped our thoughts and
acts 10 30 truculent standard. Let
US never shape them 70 such n stand
ard. No Independent soul ever did
so demean itself .ar
And yet, how many waste their
lives, and frltter away their man and
woman hood in the everlasting query,
"Whatll they thinkY" They can do
nothing without occurring TO this.
They are serfs 70 the world around
Observation-Disclosures 10 the whlms and
caprices of others. They have no
self.rple, no freedom Of opinion or
deed. "What'll they thinky arranges
all their household, fashions their
drawing.rooms, their feasts, their
equipage, their garments, their amuse.
menw, their soclality, their religion,
their ogcrythingl Poor hampered
souls, for every breath they draw,
there Is a measure Of apprehension.
They are unsolved problems Of inf
mite calculation how 10 be nose-lead
They suffer perpetual suspense. They
do nothing without example and pat
tern. al IIHa... u4fa.
Society abouuds in such. Men are
often enough Of tho lot, but women
oitoner. II one hoops, all must hoop,
III one founces, all must hounce. No
matter whether IL 10 convenient or
prudent, they must follow the lead.
"what'll they think ?" IL one dares 10
stand alone, Is their withering fear
and torment. II IL q sort Of social
perdition, from which they are ever
struggling 10 escape. Independence
with them Is out ofthequestion. It's
how will the Priggses look at II, that
determines them. They must do just
as the Priggsos do, To the dogs with
the Priggses and all their retinue !
They are emasculating confhs-
ing weak menss ideas. and making
weak women's minds weaker. Let
us have dono with the interrogatory,
"What'll they think?' Let us cast IL
out, and bury II with the servile dead
past-with the corpses OF the bowling,
scraping, cringing, and fawning Of
fcudal days and universal slave ages.