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The Washington union., 1857-06-13
Trust Sale i'm Virginia.

Trust Sale in Virginia.
pY virtue of deed of trust, executed to me on
lJ tho 18th day Of December 1856 by IL s. Hay wife
the benefit OF King and Dawson will proceed tho 18th
June 1857 In the Of scosve Virginia. pub
lie auction house and lot said
occupied by James Iy and which formerly by
George W. mrd The lot
IT comfortable dwelling house.
Terms Cash enough defay the expenses
drawing and recording the deed Of Will
the residue OF the purchase credit Of twelve
with interest from date, will be given.
WI NJ WADE,
June 6--dtsif Trustee
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GENERAL WALKER, of Nicaragua, and suite, consisting
of Col S. A. Loctrdge, Col John R. Waters, and Capt
G. Faysoux, arrived in this city yesterday morning
by the western train of cars and quartered at Browns
Hotel,
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REAL ESTATE sALE.-By j. G. Mcclure, yesterday af-
ternoon lots 20, H. 72, 49, a. rs, &C. IT. 49, 79 and
So in Joel w. Joness subdivision of square 545 near
the arsenal extension to Thomas S. Barnes for cents
per square foot. Lot So, in square, with frame
house. to Columbus Alexander for $500.
The Washington union., 1857-06-13

WASHINGTON BRANCH RAILROAD Two trains of cars
to be hereafter from this city to Baltimore Sun
daythe first at clock in the morning. and the
second at twenty minutes past four in the afternoon.
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washinrton Branch RaiIrood.

ON and after Sunday, 14th Juno, the express train
" which at 43o viii leave 42O M commencing
day. t
train viii leave Washington m, Baltimore at b15 p.
Other trains heretofore
Juno ls-iw T. II. PARSONS Agent
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STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL ODD FELLOWS HALI.-The
ladies will continue the festival every evening of this
week if largely patronized last night. The is
good and trust every will go and partake of the
strawberries and cream prepared by the ladies.
There fifteen churches represented in this festvala
most beautiful exhibition of Christian love and fraternity
for the advancement Of the interests of the benevolent
operations of the Young Mems Christian Association of
this city The President of the United States has an
elegant bouquet of flowers and has promised to attend
Again commend this fair to the favorable patronage
of the public.
The Washington union., 1857-06-13

THs LADKs.--WriteB for the press continue to des-
cant on tho ladies' hoops and il is said that the
first parsonage who hoops Lady Saturn, of
the ladies in waiting upon the Sum- Unquestionaby
Lady Saturn hoops indeed it may be said she
'.doesn't wear ANYTHING else !"
The Washington union., 1857-06-13

UsIoN.-Fifteen churches represented in the La
dies Festival at Odd Fellows Hail. affordng beautiful
exhibition of union for the advancement of the benevo
lent operations of the Young Mems Christian Association
example of good neighborhood worthy of imitation
by religious dsputants who ''do but gender strs
However, could anything in Christian theory
which would forbid the enjoyment of Christian graccs
The Washington union., 1857-06-13

r... l CRITICAL. notice. . ..
Tho literary merits Of your play picture Of soceya satire
with It's daogneare all rst built
fan Some Of your points are as keon Sherifans.
[Payk benjamin.
am much pleased with play indeed and think will
cd1idty-John r. Opens
II is avery ably written producon.-Wm. H. Burton.
Price, 20 cents bound copes so For Taylor
rys joe shngon and booksellers generally Trade supplied
the usual discount onethird by addressing the
Richard Roberts, Northern Liberties Bookstore 327 Seventh street.
Washington, u. c.
juno 11--d3t
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TdsHFUHaDIt DTy t1UOus IN NEW HOfK.
A immense assortment of seasonable fabrics con-
IA stantly on hand also full
ATTRACTIVE STOCK OF CARPETINGs
OH cloths mangs rugs, materials lace curtains gf
cornces, window shades, &c, &c., &c,
MUCH BELOW REGULAR PRICEsl
LORD Il TAYLOR,
255, 257, 250 and Grand street,
My 26--ly and AZ and 40 Catharine street.
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The KNOW -NoTHINGs held public meeting yesterday
afternoon Richard s. Coke In the chair and Robert T.
Knight acting secretary But few persons in at
tendance We learn that resolutions passed as an
offset to those adopted Thursday by their political OPP
ponens An adjourned meeting is to take place at future
day.
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WO0Ilens.
1887
WILSON C. HUNT l. CO., IMPORTERS,
80 to SO Park Place,
Wheeler a. Wilson.

Famila, Manufacturers, and Others.
FTNEESE machines combine all the improvements
Il that have been invented Their increasing SALE
aud the approval
celyod the propeo warmly recommending They
have been sufficiently long thoroughly
given entiro satisfaction.
Among the undoubed advantages that they possess Others
+
1 Beauty simplicity consequent freedom
from arrangement and need Of repairs.
I'd. Unexampled ease and rapidiiy OF operation
3D. Noiseless movement.
4h The remarkable perfection of their stitching apa
bllty TO variety of purposes
Principal Office No sts Broadway New York their
in the principal cities Of the Union.
May 26--ly@ H.
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Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York.
Trinity Buitdin9 Ill Broadgag

NE assets OF this company amount to nearly FOUR
Il MILLIONS of DOLLARS and entirely cash. of which th1ee
sir hundred thousand dollars invested mortgage
real estate in the city and State New nine NAL
lions Of dollars
The entire profits already amounting hundred
tous1nd dollars, are the property Of tho policy holders
IImliAL. A
Forms Of application and pamphlets giving every information sup
pied on applying at the office the agents
FREBK s. WINSTON, President.
ISAAC ABBATT, Secretary.
SHEPPARD H0MANS Actnary.
MNTURN POST, NJ, D., Medical Examiner.
May 26-1y&
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The LBonaparte Estate.

public sale ,sson Wednesday, June "a, at IL
"A O'Clock at tho Mcrong Excnse Now York the extensive
Jersey, formerly the propof Joseph onparte, containing
hundred thirtyfour acer land largo and handsome
sixty dt square, thrceory
requisite buildings, has lately been erected tho eligible
Of the park commanding splendid
built unusually manner handsomely
throughout all gentmans
residence Its convenient position for travelling unsurpassed
being daily lines Of
York and Philadelphia and branches the northern
parts Pennsylvania making peculiarly eligible large public
institution.
handsomely furnished whole
the personal property may had If desired
Maps showing the location particulars may
had application
ALBERT II. NICOIAY,
June 11--cod6t Auctioneer, New York
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Fashions and FoIlies of washington Life.

Drama Of Thrilling Interest," Tusatre Of Metropolitan Ls and
Society
BY H. CLAY PREUss. ..
PERSONS THE DRAMA.
Col. Delaney, government clerk, Colonel by courtesy
Emma Delaney, daughter Of Col. Delaney,
Capt Jack Smith, and retired politician od fogy
Tom Scott Capt Smiths body servant gentleman Africa
Tonawaha, live Indian chief
Hon. Col Ceclle, genuine Hon. but bogus Colonel.
Sharpseel friend of Cecillc, IA
Noall, gentleman who I" knows all about it,
John Sharkor, unmtigated compound Of rascality.
Bill Sly, tool Of Sharkers and always tagrecabe"
Hon, Gen. Blame, genuine Hon but bogus Gen.
Hon. Col dc Coucey friend of Blame genuine Hon bogus
Mrs Singleton, dashihg widow hir,n but neither "
''Orty.u
Hon. Mrs Bangs and Daughter verant the back
woods.
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Cyrus w. Field a. Co.,
WHOLESALE PAPER DEALERS

No. II Gig a,ea, Neo York.
INVITE the attention of dealers and consumers tJ
i their large stock of printing writing wrapping and all other
kinds Of which they offer sale tho prices
May 26-1y@ iasaase
The Washington union., 1857-06-13

LODGINGS During the month OF May one hundred and
eleven persons accommodated with lodgings at the
central guard house. Poor human beings, oucass from
refined society, who could not sing the song of No place
like Home for thoy have none 1t may be of inter
est to those who have enjoyed the hospitality of
that establishment to learn that the beds well the
bedsteads made of pine boards but these
preferable to outdoor lodgings the public mall at this
of the year. In lieu Of covering the dodgers have
the gratutous use of the heat from the soye whenever
such additional warmth is demanded by shivering hui
manity.
The Washington union., 1857-06-13

DANGEROUS -PLAYTmNG.--It is stated that ''there
have been several where the cent has been
swallowed by children and in which great irritation of
the stomach and bowels has followed because of the
rosive nature of the metals composing it, well of its
mechanical action upon the delicate mucous surfaces
We trust that mothers other guardians of children in
this vicinity have much to give the coin to
the juveniles who cannot understand that it is difficult
to pass in the above described But yet it does
no harm to call attention to the subject.
The Washington union., 1857-06-13
Mese Hampshire Election.

Nee Hampshire Election.
CONCORD, June l2.-The legislature has elected Clarke
(epubcan) for United States senator The vote stood
as follows: Clarke 100; Wells 1875.
The Washington union., 1857-06-13
Brilliant schemes for July, 1857.

Editor and Proprietor OF the Union washington ,s,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-08-29
Painful Accident.

On Friday morning last, young mar
named RICHARD RYAN, met with mos
painful accident, whilst attending thresh.
ing machine on the farm of Mr.. b. B.
Welsh. in this county. 1t seems that they
had just completed threshing the wheat
of Mr.. w. and were cleaning the ma
chine for the purpose of threshing oats
when by some means or other, the hand
of Mr.. Ryan was caught IN the machine,
and his arm literally torn to pieces.
1t was necessary TO amPutate the arm
near the shoulder, which was done by
the physicians in attendance.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-08-29
LAYING Of a Corner Stone.

The Corner Stone of the extension OF
the NJ. E. Church at Charlestown, was
laved on Saturday last, by the Masonic
Order, and Order of Ode Fellows. The
ceremonies were interesting and imPo-
sing. Mr.. JNo. D. GIBSON acted as Chief
Marshal, assisted by Mr.. S. HOWELL
Brown, in behalf of the Free Masons, land
II. N. GALLAHER for the Odd Fellows.
The Shepherds,own Brass Band and
Winchester Band were present. Rev. N.
G.. North delivered the address. A
goodly number of people were present
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-08-29

Colporteurs and book Pedlars often
meet with hard cases in their ramoles.
We heard one say few days ago. that he
found family in this county, not mem,
Der of which knew their age. He asked
a boy about Is years Of age, if he knew
there was God ! "Oh, yes he repll'
ed, 81 reckin there's good many on
'em. as ono God COULDN'T make half the
things I've seem" There was neither a
bible nor newspaper in that house, OF
course.--.AbingdOn Tirginian.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-08-29
cyt-l 2 JGoP0
- CE1 - III 20

In Charlestown, on the 10Th inst, Jo'
scph H., son of Joseph and Ann NJ
Brown, aged Is months and 20 days.
On the l9th inst, at the residence OF
her son-in-law, Mr.. James CrlswelI IN
Berkeley county, Mrs. Catharine Sci
bert, relict of Johr Seibert, deed, aged
50 years, 6 months and days.
On the gosh inst, in Berkeley county,
Elisabeth finn Files, aged 10 months.
In this county, on the 2lst, INST, lie
Roy p. Daingerfeld, aged II years.
In Charlestown, at the residence OF
her brother-n.law. Mr.. Benz. F. BeaII, on
Thursday morning last, from an attack oil
Nervous Fever, Miss Mary r. DOnoron'
formerly of Carlisle, Pa, in the 25h
year OF her age.
In DarkesvilIe, in Berkeley coun'v, on
the 18th inst, Mrs. Catherine 4Hi/ier,
consort of John Miller, in the 64!h year
of her age.
In this county on the 9th uIt., Rachael
Susan less, daughter Of James and
Frances Hess, aged 2 years months and
81 days.
In Mariinsburg on the 9Th inst, Fran
cts Homes Conrad, infant son of DR.
Richard McSherry, of Baltimore, aged II
months and II days.
Near Dayton Ohio, on the 18th of June
last, Mr.. DaUid S. Kidd, formerly Of
Berkeley comfy, aged about 40 years.
In Charlestown, on the 10th inst, at
the residence of Mrs. E. NJ. Criggs, Eli
"a Frame, aged years, 10 months and
% days, daughter of Rev, Il. L. Berry Of
Martinsburg, Va.
At her residence in Berkeley comfy,
on the 2Sth ult., Mrs. Lucy &ubbigield,
relct Of the late Col. James SlubbIeheld,
in the 771h year of her age.
In Berkeley county, on the 18th uIL,
Mr.. ENoCu KILMER, in the - year of
his age.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-08-29
An active "Business place"

/, is stated that at the city of keokuk,
Iowa. since the commencement of the
present season, 5000, 900 feet of lumber,
2,OoOOOO shingles and 100000 laths
have beer used. The calculations are
tina, tie consumption will reach 25,OOO'-
OO0 fee, of lumber, 90, 900 600 ofshingies,
and, 30, 600, 900 of laths. The business
50 far this season, has doubled that OF the
last. Thirteen hundred carpenters hnu
constan, employment in the carpenter
shops of the city; brick klns keep hive
Of nine hundred men as busy as BEES anu
there are thirty brick kiIns, which nave AVE
manufactured and sold 100000
bricks. The amount will reach GO,OOo'-
600 for the season, all of which Will be
used
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-08-29
Magazines.

"GoGey's Lady's Book" for SePtem-
Der, has been received. 1t is interesting
aud attractive as usual, and worth double
its price. 1t should be in the hands OF
everybody.
"Arthur's Home Magazine" for Sep
TENDER is on our table. The engraving
"Ilosp itality in the Olden Time" is very
good, as also its whole contents.
The September number of "Peerson's
MAGAZINE" is before US. Ii contains its
usual variety of reading matter, embelish'
ments, &C., &c.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-08-29
FYpNHDPAC89

At"Rock Hall" the residence Of the
brides father, in this county, on the l2lh
inst, by the Rev. Charles E.. Amber,
Il. j. .4mbler, Esq, of Faquier, to Miss
A,mie N. daughter of +. II. Willis.
On the 4th inst, at ST. Johns Parson-
age, iagerstown, Md, by the Rev. H.
Edwards. HIlLiam NJ. Harlem TO Miss
Isabella K. Some, both of North Noun
tain, Berkeley county, Va.
In Springfield, Ohio, on the 18th inst,
BY the Rev. DR.. Sprecker, Mr.. James
". Slyer, Of Martinsburg, TO Miss Mary
H. I0ldad, daughter Of Neal Toland,
Esq. of the former place land grand daugh-
ter of Capt. Edward Hagan of Missouri.
On the 18Th inst, by the Rev. John
o. Proctor, Mr.. Hiram ". GrOue, TO
Miss Hester j. Dudham, all Of Berkeley
county, Va.
In Norfolk, on the 9th inst. by the
Rev. ]. P. Anderson, John II. Garnhart,
of ST. Louis, formerly of this county, 10
Miss BERTHE C. Noe, daughter of c. Noe,
Esq, of Norfolk, Va.
On Thursday last, at Harper's Ferry,
by the Rev. MIR. Phelps, Mr.. Darid
DiRotc, to Miss Julia finn Shackieford
all Of this county.
In Dubuque, Iowa, on Monday even
ing last, by the Rev. r. D. Brooks, Mr..
Z. p. Fdre,ceH, Of Sioux city. TO Miss
Laura E. DriskeH, formerly of Jefferson
county, Va,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-08-29

T1HE greatest offer in gold pens, gold PEN
| els, gold chains, and gold watches, ever
made. Read the following:
A SPLENDID GOLD PREMIUM worth
from five 10 one hundred dollars, positively Civ
en- to any person who can spare one day IN
week, or one hour in a day, getting up clubs
of subscribers in bis own and adjoining neigh
borhoods for he best and most popular Family
Newspaper now published No expense, no
OUTLAY no capital required of agents. An en-
tire new plan is proposed, by which any per-
son Gao succeed in making it a paying bust
ness, who will undertake the agency. pr-
vate circular, for The inspection Of agents on
y, wi foil list Of premiums, will be sent to
any che who desires it, on receipt of stamp
to pay return postage. Some agents have ear
ned hundred dollar gold watch in one week.
Every family should read at least one News
paper from New York City, without inerfer-
ing with their Local Papers, which Of course
cannot, aud should Lot, be dispensed with.
But New York being the great commercial and
business GENRE Of his Continent, no farmer,
mechanic, professional man, or merchant, is
properly prepared for The emergencies OF his
calling, unless he is in communication with
New ! orll city, by means of one Of It's first
class Newspaper mediums. Such medium
IS our ''LEDGER,' neutral in politics, but Civ
ing vi the facts, items OF news, and thrilling
Incidents worth knowing throughout the coun-
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-08-29
Fairs.

The Odd Fellows Fair, al Boonsboro'
Md, closed on Saturday, the 9Th inst
after three weeks duration. The whole
amount of sales was about 5000.
The Fair, held in the same town, fol-
the erection of new Lutheran Church
closed on Monday evening last, the 24tf
inst, after two weeks duration, and real
lied over $500.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-08-29
Musical Festival aud Pic Mic.

An instrumental and vocal entertain
ment, and picnic, will come off near
Bakersvillr. Washington County, Md,
to-day, Goth inst. Six or eight bands
ana numhrr Of choirs, are invited to be
present. Extensive preparations have
been made By the citizens of BOkersviIle
and surrounding counuy, to contribute to
the ENJOYMENT Of visitors. A Ilch treat is
eyDected.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-08-29
The Weather.

For week past the weather has been
quite cool--more meIitorious OF October
than August--rendering fires quite congo
NAL in mornings and evenings, and over
coats and blankets were brought from
their hiding places as almost indispensa-
bic articles TO wear. On Thursday we
were visited by a steady faithful rain, and
ii has now cleared off beautiful and warm,
in keeping with the present month.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-08-29
Free Negroes

CHARLES MANUEL, free negro, was
sold into slavery. on Monday last, before
the Court House door IN Charesto" n,ior
remaining in the Commonwealth contrary
10 law. J. w. McGinnls, purchaser, at
1910. The negro is blind in one eye.
Other free Negroes will share similar
fate unless they look sharp.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-08-29
Fatal Railroad Accident.

On Wednesday night last, a most dis
tressing accident occurred on the Rail-
road Bridge, at Harper's Ferry, by which
a man named HENRY McALEE of Sandy
Hook. Nd, was completely torn to pie
ces. The deceased was abou, forty wears
OF age, and a, the time of his death, was
in the employ of the company.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-08-29
Fire.

The dwelling house of Mr.. ROBERT
MoLER, on Elk Branch, in this County,
was consumed by fire on Saturday morn
ing last. The fire took place about o.
clock, supposed 10 have originated from
accident. But small portion of the fur
nilure of the house was saved.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-08-29

The Democracy of the fifth Congress
sional District of Maryland, assembled al
Hagerstown or the 18Th inst, and nomI,
mated Col. Jacob NJ. Kunkel, of Freder-
ick, as their candidate for Congress. me
Americans have nominated Hon. Ii. w.
Hoffman, of Cumberland, his competitor
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-08-29
Glass Pen or Pencil.

By reference to our advertising columns
il will be seen that HALL & WEST, OF
New York City, have the exclusive agen-
cy for the sale in this county Of a new
style of pen, called the indellible glass
pointed pen or pencil. They can be had
by application TO West & Hall, New
York. Try them.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-08-29
S HEPH DIS TOW n
For the week ending August %, 1851.
RALTIMoRE MARKET.

Flour.---To-day there were sales oil
Howard ST. Flour at $3.50 6.75. Wheat
To-day there were only 5000 bushels
Of wheat offered OIL lale Change, and
sales were made of new white at l4O
i56c per bush. for fair 10 prime parcels.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-08-29
A Rousing Crop.

1t is estimated that Illinois this season
will produce two hundred and eighty
millions bushels of grain--more than ten
bushels for every man, woman and child
in the United States. Ifthis be so, it will
knock spectators into the middle of next
year
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-08-29
A VALUABLE GIFT.

Each new subscriber will receive with the
first No. Of his or her paper, one OF the new
and beautiful glass pointed indelIble PencIls,'
just imported from Europe, and for whi~h we
have obtained the exclusive agency Tor this
country. This is the most ingenious and Use
full little Improvement Of the present age, and is
the only pencil ever made that will write with
ink, making it both a pen and pencil Of the
finest quality at the same lime. 1t will last
for years, and for practical use is worth more
than any gold pen in the market.
For list of premiums and full particulars, adj
dress
HALL IL WEST, Publishers New York.
-*These Pencils supplied to the trade at
profitable discount.
August 20, 1851. 4I-om
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-08-29
nj T. Revival.

The meeting in the NJ. E. Church. oil
this place, was brought to close on
Thursday of last week, after Protraehon
of nearly five weeks. The converts num-
Der abou; forty.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-08-29
$4,000.

7 CENTS WANTED, either Ladies or
* Gentlemen, in every town and coun-
ty in the United States, TO engage in a
genleel business by which they can make
from 81 900 to $4,000 year. For par,
liculars, address, enclosing stamp,
S. A. DEWEY & CO.,
Box I5l, Philadelphia, Pa.
August 20, lS57. ~
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-08-29

# is stated that large number OF lead
ing railroad men have called convention
to assemble in New York city, SoPtem-
Der LIST, to discuss matters relating TO
economy in railroad management, and to
arrange for national exhibition and 'rial
Of railroad machinery, about the first OF
Nnrnmhnr
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-08-29

"CosTAR," the Great Rat, Roach, &c,
Exterminator, 3s6 Broadway, New York,
has commenced the advertising campaign
again in our columns. See advertisement
and Special Notice in to.day's paper;
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-08-29
T Central Presbyterian.

John E. Mcleod, formerly of Win
chester, Va, died in Washington last
week. He was TO have been married in
a few days, and was buried in his we'd
ding suit.