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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-23
Editorial Chips.

Dom, forget the Ladies Fair on Thurs
day mex. The ladies' are busily enga
ged in making preparations for il.
During the latter part of last wrek and
several days of this week we have been
visited with proracted rains, saluraling
the earth and causing the Potomac River
TO swell considerably. We have no
heard Of any damage being done along
the line. Vegetation is growing rapidly
MINERAL WATERs.-Atten;ion is d.
rected TO the advertisement of GEO. w.
CHAMBERS, Esq, of Harper's Ferry
George is clever fellow-baving whiled
away portion of our boy hood days TO.
gether, in an adjoining Stale.
S. l.-See advertisement of this mys.
,erious Order. We can't figure il out.
The whole Universe seems to have re-
ccived copious showers of rain recently.
and The papers speak fayoIaby Of the
growing crops.
Col. John a. Washington, proprietor
of Mount Vernon, is lying dangerously
i'll aLlhat place.
A horse ownFd by DR.. F. Dorsey. Of
Hagers,own, Md, died last week in the
45th year of his age. The DR.. had rid
den him in his practice for 81 years.
Godey's J.ady's Book. for June. has
been received. We commend this peri
odical to our lady friends. Call and see
il.
George p Buell., boarder in the Ma
,ional Hotel, Washington, publishes a
card, stating that The steward of that es-
Enlistment told hIm about tue time The
epidemic commenced there, that the hotel
was poisoned and that they would lind ii
on, soon.
A loan Of FIVE thousand dollars was vo-
ted by the Corporation of Georgetown,
d. c., to assist in repairing the damage
sustained by Dams No. 4 and 5, on the
G. & O. Canal, by lhe recent freshe'.
1t has been determined 10 offer the fur
nilure of the National Hotel (lhe poison
ed establishment for sale at an early
Il,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-23
Ye Shaking Thousands Read!

.7GUE md FEVER-Do not take Qui-
nine, Mercury, or any such noxiops Drugs, but
try at once this great Alternative and Purifier
OF the Blood Carriers Spanish Mixture will
cure any and every case of Aguc and Fever.
We have never yet known IT to fail.
Aud for all diseases arising from as impure
state Of the Blood. 10 medicine has ever yet
been found to have so good an effect. you
are sick, try 1t at once do not delay !; time is
precious, and health the greatest Of ali b.es-
sings, " itbout which all else is yalueless.
DIR. ". S. BEERS s CO., Proprietors,
Richmond, Va.
I5@ For sale by Druggists and Country Mer.
chants in oil parts Of the United States and the
Can9das, ADD By Z. c. WILLIAMS, Shep-
herdstown,- Hill & Myers, KatIefown, -BelIer
& Cooke, Chsrlestowb,-J. T. Claggett, Hsr-
pers FeIry,-fIuichison s. Burnett, Charles
Wilson s Undertake, RipPon,-Geo-
II. Beckwilh & Co ,Smiih6eld-S j. 9. Moore
MiGdewsy,-Geo. w. Fox, Haitown.
May i6, 1857. 26-1y
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-23
QNm q Jl891
UaSA 4GSo

In lhIs place, on the morning OF the
18th inst, of Scarlet Fever, Ffank CfJf-
on, aged 8 years and 5 months, and on
The evening of the same day, of Scarlet
Fever, Mary Catherine, aged | months,
children of c. NJ. and Mary Ellen EniIer'
At the residence OF his father, near this
place, on Monday morning, The lin
inst, after ten days severe suffering. OF
Typhoid Pueumonia, Mr.. John C0tithS
Sig{er. aged % years aud 7 months.
Yea. Split TOO pure for this sin spotted-earih
Hath winged its bright way 10 the heavenly
Birth
We would not recall thee from the home of Thy
bliss
To world of deep sorrow and sadness like
this.
He was kind brother and an affection
ate son. In the neighborhood in which
he resided, as well as in the beIeaved
family, the name OF John shines as star
of the first magnitude. lie was man
of well cultivated mind and an amiahle
dis position. Retiring in his manners he
was but iule known beyond the circle ut
his acquaintance, yet he was KIND, ana
BILE and condescending, with all he has
left bright hope that he was prepared
for a dwelling place in that home not
made with hands in Heaven. lie leaves
a bereAved father and mother with broth
ers and sisters 10 mourn hls sndGen re-
move from this to the spirit land. 10
The surviving friends the admonltinD is
NV alch therefore for ye know not at
VIVA, hour the Lord comeh. "
Rise my soul and stretch thy wings
Thy better portion trace /;
Rise from transilDry things
Towards Heaven thy native place.
Sun and moon amid stars decay
Time shall soon thiS earth remove,
Rise my soul and haste away
To seats prepared above.
May l6, 1857. M.
On Wednesday, the 6!h inst, at
'W oodlauds. in his county, his laie res
idence, Uthi0n II. Norris, Esq, in the
38lh year Of his age.
In Bolivar, on tn" Slh inst, Of Typhoid
Fever, Mary Elizabeth, consorl Of Bald
win Johnson, and daughter Of the late
John Matlali. in The 37Ih year oJ her age.
Or the 10Th of April last, al his father 5
residence on Mil Creek, Berkeley Coun-
~, John Blair Swisher, in his 39lh
year.
AT Bolivar, on Il l4ih inst, SuS0n
Pitcher, consort of Sidney A. Pitcher,
Esq, of this county, aged 50 years, 8
months and II days.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-23
PresbytePy.

The Presby,ery of Winchester N. S.
which recently closed lis session at Gull.
pepper Court. House, elected Rev. HENRY
MATTHEWS, of Shepherdstown. and Ell
der LAWRENCE, of Culpeper, commission.
crs to the General Assembly. Rev. DR.
BoYp. and Elder DAWSON are aliernates
Rev. JOHN w. McMuRRAN has been in
stalled pastor Of the Grove Church, Eau
quier County, the pulpit of which was
made vacan, by the death Of Rev. MIR
RoYALL.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-23
White sulphur Springs.

The White Sulphur Springs property
has been purchased by company OF gen.
,emen for 100000 It's 10 be improv.
ed on magnificent scale, and made equal
10 any Of The watering places in America.
Among the names of the purchasers we
notice the names of Hon. Jeremiah Nor
ton, Of Culpepper, Lieut. Maury, Of
Washington city, Robert G. Standard, Of
Richmond, ]. w. Slaughter, of Freder.
icksburg, Charles NJ. Massey, of Chariot.
,esviIle, and P. p. cambridge, formerly Of
this county.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-23
i. O. L. NJ.

The Ami, ersary Of the Grand Coun'
Gil of Red Men. closed lis session in Pc
,ersburg, Friday evening, by splendid
supper at Jarrau's Hotel, in that city
The following are the newly elected
Chiefs of the Great Council.
b. X. Pullen, OF Richmond, w. Grea
Sachem.
E. l.. Lunsford, OF Petersburg, W.
Great ST.. Sycamore.
V. Marmaduke, OF ShepheTdstown, w
Great Jr. Sycamore.
Bernard Fauih. Of Portsmouth, w
Great Prophet.
G. A. b. Cofi'roth, of Winchester. w
c. G. Of Records.
]. A. Claikson, Of Richmond, w. G
X OF VI ampum.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-23
Fatal Railroad Accident.

On Wednesday morning week. fire.
man named Degroff, who left Marllnsburg
lhe previous evening on one of the coal
trains, met with ali accident al plane No.
|, PARIS Ridge, by which he was instant
ly killed. Ii appears the engineer had
blown his whistle for brakes down, but
one of the men no, understanding the sig
nal, the fireman was sent over the train
to perform that duty. In leaplng from car
TO car he made missiep, and fell between
item upon the track, and was manged in
most horrible manner.
ANoTHER.-On Monday evening. an
engine attached 10 burden train upon the
B. g. o. Il. K. was ihrewn from the track
whilst turning curve near Ellicou's
Mills. Tie engine was thrown on end
and frll on the engineer. j. NJ. CLARK,
and before he could be rescued he was
lireadluIIy bruised and scalded.- He died
in abcu, two hours after the accident.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-23
IncOrrigible.

A fellow in the West having been put
in Jail for marrying thirteen wives, recent
ly made his escape. A gentleman alter
wards recognized him, and anxious to Sc
cure the reward for his apprehension, in
vi,ed him to dinner, and then slyly slip
ped out in pursuit Of constable /; but
great was his horror on his return 10 find
that the culprit had absconded with his
own wife 7
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-23
CHAMBERS
Mineral Water Establishment,

at the junction of The Winchesiel and Po-
tomac anG Baltimore and Ohiu Raj Roads,
HARPER's FERRY, Va.
The undersigned would respectfully IN
form the public generally that his SA-
LOON has been elegantly refired. And
he is prepared TO furnish gentlemen at bis
counter will MINERAL WATERS and
PURE SaRSAPARILLA MEAD, to
gether will the other extensive variety Of
cooling SUMNER DRINKS, for which
this Establishment, is so justly celebrated.
GEO. w. CHAMBERS.
Hsrper's Ferry, May %, 1857. 81
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-23
TIE Poisoning at Washington.

+, is estimated that some seven hun
dred persons have been seriously and dam
gerously effected by the National Hotel
poisoning at Washington. and many have
died. While some maintain the theory
ina, it was disease occasi0ned by the
offensive eflluvia arising from sewer IN
the vicinity of the house, and The bad ven
,i'alion to which II was subjected, others
believe that il was deliberate pnrpose IL
p5ison Mr.. BUCHANAN and that the ala.
bo,i:al scoundfel hazarded the lives o
thousands in Ike attempt.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-23
SPECIAL NOTICE.

ALL persons indebted to the late YIN.
Il Bradshaw, decd, are requested TO
make immediate payment, and all per-
sons having claims against the Estate are
requested 10 present them properly au'
for settlement.
SARAH A. BRADSHAW,
Administrative Of VIM. Bradshaw, dec d.
Nav %, 1857 u
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-23
Svphilitic Reader 1!

The celebrated DR.. Butcher writes US that
he had two Of the most severe aud long stan
ding cases Of Syphilis that would yield to none
Of the usual remedies. but he cured one case
with six, and the other with nine bottles of
Carriers Spanish Nurture We have known it
used in over thousand cases, abd have yet 10
hear of a ftihre In any case
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-23
Virginia, Jefferson County, Set

Virginia, Jefferson County, Set !:
In lhe County Court, May Term, 1857.
MIA Court held for Jefferson County,
IL May Is, 1857, ii being decided by
the vote Of majority Of the Court that
the commission of James Logic, as JUS
lice Of the Peace Of this County is vacant
by reason of his not having qualified as
such within thirty days after the receipt
of his commission, ii is ordered that an
election be held in District No. 6, on the
4h Thursday in This month, the 2sh
inst, TO ill said vacancy.
A Copy-Teste
+. A. MOORE, Clerk.
May %, 1857, 1t
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-23

AT Cleveland, Mississippi, on the eve
n;no Of the 9th inst, Mr.. w. Mchefr,
principal OF Georgetown Academy IN that
Stale. was married 10 MISS Mary koO'
erIs, and at midnight. during the rejoicing
of the bridal party present, he fell dead IN
their midst.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-23
BALTIMoRE MARKET.

Howard street foor $3.50; white
wheat 81, go red wheat Sl,75 sl.s5 /;
white corn So els yellow corn Sc C. a
SO cls.; Oats 80 cts: Pennsylvania Rye
Sl,O Clipper, 22l inst.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-23
, NDD SHINGLES.-l have for sale
OOOO 5000 prime Oak Shingles.
Nav % A. HUMRICKHOUSE.
S.. |.


THE s. |. IL II. Council, ordered Mon.
| day, May 81, 1854, will meet al
Lyohsa SioIsae, Bandyptoa ii Wednesday
9th Sun 5lh Moon, Sleeping S, 8 It
1867, in 4,h year of X X Pharoah Obs
brdgs II msmbsaehup wnlI bs vital nj obs
mlaniy f27rh Rising s. It rid asyy bra
palessdniy # obs mssonig 70 ingho nj fyIl
asyrlur nimouronti asptar # lst 2nd NJ E.
l.. G Wv S, & m s, wnoh otorl asptao
Of S IN, &c.
FORREST Hose, S. of S. |.
Pharaoh, n. Of II.
Bob Riddiy, p. Of S. |.
Tom Redding, Isl of l.. Of II.
May %, 1857. /!
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-23
A CARD.

T WOULD take this method of saying
| TO all HON it may concern, thai J
have never made any objection (as has
been reported) to persons going 10 the
Big Spring" on the 4h of July, or on
other occasions, nor have the slightest
objection. was applied 10 some weeks
since for permission 10 wall The spring.
which declined granting.
All ask of persons going to the spring
is, that the privilege be not abused. Es-
peciaIly would request that no inloxica'
ting liquors be used upoH my premises.
Is. MATHEWS.
May %, 1857. 1t
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-23
Rheumatic Reader 4!

1t cured d. Burritt Esq, of Cincinnati, Of
Rheumatism of years standing, after oil other
remedies had failed. We have hundreds Of
such certificates. Call on the Agent and get a
Book and Circular, and read for yourself, the
many remarkable and astonishing cures 1t has
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-23

Mr.. Edtor.-Please announce Jacob
G. Miller as a candidate for Constable in
District No. 6. May %
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-23

Mr.. Edilor.-Please announce James
l.. Towner as a candidate for Magistrate
in District No. 6, also WIN. Il. Crowl as
candidate for Constable in the same
District. May %
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-23
SCrOfulOuS Reader /!

Il cured the neicc Of the Hon. John Minor
Bolts, member of Congress, from Virginia, Of
Scrofula, after the ski of the best Physicians,
both OF New York and Philadelphia, had been
tried in vain and il will cure you, reader, if
Won are SD Affected
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-23
WATERS

MINERAL WATERS from all the cell
Iil ebraied Springs ; FLAyORS Of all
kinds SYkUPS Of every flavor MIN
ERAL WATER in Fountains can be
ohtained At
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-23

Rats, Roa ches, Bed Bugs, Insects, &C.
New York, April ~. lS56.--Mr.
HENRY X. COSTAR, No. 3S9 Broad
wsy,--Dear Sir F.: Having great many
Rats around my stable and shop, !
thought | would try your Rat Exierml-
na,or, and bought one of your boxes, and
my man fixed it according TO your diFec-
lions. The next morning he found over
$50 dead rats. have bought others Rat
Poison and found them humbugs, and
take pleasure in pronouncing thiS no
humbug, and that il viii! do more than
you say il will, in your advertisements.
have also tried il on steamboats,, and sat.
sfed them that il is the greatest thing Of
the age. Respectfully Yours,
J. S. UNDERHlLL, No. 435, 10Th 81.
NOTICE TO ALL Conference.-The de-
mand for "Cos,ar's" Remedies for the
destruction Of the above pests, having oc-
casioned an unlimited correspondence in
regard to prices, ETC., the proprietor has
determined 10 publish the same in his ad.
veriisements hereafter. "Costar" prefers
that every city, town and village shall be
supplied through lis own Druggists and
Dealers, but, in cases where this is i'm.
practicable he will forward small orders
~ Mail or Express, on receipt Of the
brce, with sufficient TO prepay the same.
See advertisement, with retail prices, ETC.,
i'm anothar columu
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-23

FEVER AND AGuE-.4n h1faliiJie Cure.
w defy the world Ia produce any med
icine which does not contain Quinlne,
Bark, Arsenic, Mercury, or any noXlous
or deadly compound, TO cure this annoy
ing disease so ef'ectuaIIy as Garter S
Spanish Mixture. While ii contains none
of the above named dangerous articles yet
ii possesses power in relieving and Gu
ring Fever and Ague which cannot be ap-
preached by any of them separately or III
combination. 1t acts specifically on the
Liver, Purihes the Blood. opens the pores
of the Skin, and assists nature 10 eXpel
from tie system the seeds of Disease, or
what is as bad, the remains of the Mineral
Drugs, which clog and finally destroy the
constitution.
See The cure of Mr.. Longden of Virgin.
ia. lie had Chills twice a day, for three
years, nothing would relieve him until he
tried Carriers Spanish Mixture, only three
bottles of which effiectually restored him
to health, nor has he had a return oil the
disease since. Al
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-23
gRB d93.A2Rgg9.
S HEPH DIST OW n

For the week ending May %, 1857.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-23

OM LAZY Dead.-The GreenbrIer Va.
Era publishes the death of Mary Alder
son, aged SO years. She moved TO
Greenbrier county few months after the
Indian depredalions there ceased. she
remembered the firing of the cannon at
FincastIe, Va, on the reception of the
news of the battle of Bunker's Hill. In
The wear 1890, she was called TO Lewis
burg, al a criminal trial, where she heard
Patrick Henry defend the accused, and
such was The influence Of his eloquence,
that although plain case of murder, the
criminal escaped with simply being burn
ed in the hand.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-23
The Oyster Trade of Baltimore, gives

The Oyster Trade of Baltimore, gives
employment TO 800 vessels and nearly
5000 persons. There are over 7,00o
men engaged in catching the blvalVes ana
bringing them TO market, an occupation
confined exclusively to Chesapeake Bay
and its tributaries. About 1000 men are
en- ployed in shucking, and 500 in pack
ing and preparing them for transportation
TO the South and West; 800 timers are
engaged in making the packages, and the
work of so laboIers is required TO convert
The shells into lime.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-13

Our town readers will bear in mind that an
election for mayor will come OFT on Saturday
next, at the mayors office.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-13

A FREAK OF NArUE-We saw at the livery
stable of Mr.. L. French, day or two since
a colt having only three legs-his form is ner'
lect' with the exception of his left fore lec,
which is missing. Where the leo should have
oeen. there is small piece of skin about ono
men IN length. The colt is only about three
weeks old, and is said to run with rema,kahle
iapldIty, and sold a day or two since for $500
Grenadn Miss. Republican
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-13

d, MINNESOTA. THE BLEsT.-An exchange saws
" the amount of lands granted Minnesota nndsr
.ne act OF congress for railroad purposes is IS.
:. at 4,416,oOo acres At ST. Is ner .cro
W.. '. SUMS IS, $685. 900 How much mopev + ,so
'"e Ola states received? Answer 5000 900 600
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-13

..l Lana SPECTATORS appear to have got on full
heaa OF steam in Kansas and we NAV soon
expect to hear an explosion. A letter from
es says, that a lot containing about
hlty acres, lying half mile from town. said
al private sale, day or two since, for s11 OOo.
one OF hfty-three acres for $4,000: one If
sixteen acres for $4,000 Single lots. 81 feet
oy no. are selling from s2ooto 50. 500 vsr1,
small office buildings rent for 5000 a wear
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-13

The river at this point has risen thirty inches
in all, and is still rising slowly. At Fulton it
has risen seventeen fest. Since our last the
steamers St. Charles, Rational, Col. Edwards
Jos. Holden, Swan, Hope Alton Jr, and Plan
ter have arrived from the: city, and the Effort
from Jefferson. The st. Charles, National
Col Edwards, Jos. Holden, Swan and Alton Jr
have left for the city, the Hope for Alexandria
the Effort for Jefferson, ard the Aida for Full
ton.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-13

We learn from the Ouachita Register of the
7th inst, that the OuaeEita river had risen nj
teen feet at Monroe, and wasrislng rapidly
Above Camden it was over the banks.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-13

We would respectfully suggest to the AmeH-
can party in Caddo the propriety of calling
public meeting for The purpose of attending
the State convention to be; held at Baton Rouge
on the End Monday in June. Let good and
staunch men-such as are well known TO the
party, be appointed 50 THAT they may have an
influence in the convention.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-13

AID FOR NIcARAaUA.-A call, 'numcrousy
signed, appears in the columns of the Memphis
Enquirer, requesting the citizens Of Memphis
and surrounding country, to assemble in mass
meeting in that city, on the I'd day OF May,
for the purpose Of taking into consideration the
propriety Of raising material aid fo4 the Amer
leans in Nicaragua.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-13

The American ticket at HagerstGwn, md. J
at the recent municipal election, triamphed by
majority of 73-an increased majority since
their previous election. 1881
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-13

We are indebted to the officers of the st.
Charles, National, Col. Edwards, Jos. Holden,
Swan, Alton Jr, and Planter for late New
Orleans papers.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-13

LIVE OAK IN V1RG1N1A-The WASHINGTON
correspondent ofthe Baltimore American saws
the heavy forests of Virginia are beginning to
attract the attention Of ship builders, not only
IN our own country but even in Europe. LARGE
amounts of white oak are yearly Transported
to New 1ork, Boston, and even to Maine from
the Potomac, York and James river, for our
mercantile marine. Benjamin Thornineham
esq, native of England, has recentlv pur,
chased heavily timbered tract of land in Fair
tax county, near the village of Dranesyi|le
and has erected two saw mills, one with circn'
lar saws and the other with gang of twentv-
seven perpendicular saws The same eentle-
man is about establishing similar mill at the
Point of Rocks, where he has secured some of
the finest trees said to exist in that region. The
products of his several establishments will he
shipped to England. George Page, esq, well
known as man of indomitable energy and en-.
terprlse, is about to establish anil, very near
Dranesvllle, to procure ship timber for the N
\ ork market, and it is rumored that others
Will locate themselves in the same county dur.
Ing the coming season. a.=.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-13

"A EUcKY MAN.-One of our EXCHANGES an
nounces that Mr.. White, living in Venice,
pennsylvania, was recently murdered in his
own bed by some one who wished to oet lie
money The editor adds that "luckiIv Mr. w
had deposited his money in bank the dav bo'
iote' Mr. White lost nothing but bis life
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-13

DEPLoRABLE AecIDEsT.-The LASH iIouma
Ceres, says, on the morning Of The 23l inst
the dwelling and all the out buildings belong
ing e Mr. Lovnsqui Bonvillain, of this parish.
were entirely destroyed By fire; and horrible
TO relate, his Oldest child persisted in thu flames.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-13

According TO the official returns made Ia con-
gress the sales ofpublic lands last year am cunt
ed to l7,6oo,ooo acres, nearly fouII times the
area Of Massachusetts,. Congress i've to the
States i'll the same time 81 zoo, 900 acres. hich
will in few months be squandered away by
inc States making total OF sales ind grants
of 39, 100000 acres, equal in extenttp the State
OF virginia. II IS estimated that farming: and
industrial productions amounted last wear 10 at
least s2'6oo'ooo,ooo. The secretary of The
treasury estimates the property in tile United
States, taxed and untaxed, exclusive OF the
public domain, at Sl1 ,5l7 ,OoO, 900.