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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-01-01
EXAMINATION OF THE FOUR SLATES
FOR MURDER AND ARSON
THEIR COMMITAL.
F,on The Lssi,rll. cOs,is, Of Dee. p.


Saturday morning the four saves charged with the
murder of the joyce family BraT Creek, Jefferson
County. the particulars Of which horid affair have
already appeared in The Courier were examined be-
fore o magistrates III the courthouse. They were
taken before justices Clements and Matlack, who,
after hearing the testimony remanded them 70 jail ~
answer the charges 10 the Circuit Court.
The testimony in the case aside from the voluntary
confession Of one of the negro men, was altogether
circumssntial but very preeumptive OF their quit II
not positive and direct. Mr.. C0vn, one OF the wit
retsts in behalf Of the Commonwealth, testlned 10
being in company with Others OF bis neghbors the next
dav In their investg atoms in regard 10 the murder
The party went to the house of Mr.. Pendleton, an
while some of them were searching the negro cabins
he with Others was standing on some distance.
Presently Ii heard great outcIy ~ tae dlrc lon OF
tle house ard saw Bill, the slave Of Mr.. Pendetoa
ipmp from loft or window, Al run toward the woods
Colyin ran after intercepted him. ana SAID rs would
shoot him If he didn't stop. he however had 10
weapon but soon eau gbt Bill, who al oEce SAID he
didn't murder them that the thing. were given TO hlm
and he would tell all he knew II the Affair DIR. Cox
been made at the house Bill was taken back 10 the
house where a portion Of the clothing aud watch,
stolen from the house OF Mr. Joyce, had been found
The staten ents OF Bill which led to the arrest OF Jack
and George slaves of Hiram Samuels and Lewis Sam
uts. and of Samuel Brown. negro man, are IN part
cMrsborsttd BY the evidence OF witnesses though the
Other negroes denied any knowledge Of NE murder.
witness for the defence TESTIFIED IL seeing George
some tso OF three hours in the uigh., coon hunting
ard young Brown testified that bis no boy wa. at
bone, asltep, Of hafpss; ten O'Clock tina. night. VIM
joyce the brother al tbe murdered people, testified
that he tod by the otner Witt esse ha, he Bcown
did not reach home Oh the night in question, u'th shes
u;dr.ht
A great ia. Of exci'ausa. "a. exhibited 10 sat
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-01-01
THREE DAYS
LATER FROM EUROPE.
ARRIVAL OF THE NIAGARA AT HALIFAX
IBrr~E AaERIcAS PRINTING TELEsRAPE ConrASrs LisEs
OFYIcE No. 81 WALL sTEEET.l

fBrr~E AaEsicAS PRINTING TELEsRAPH ConrANTs LisEt
OTyIcE No. 81 WALL sTEEET.l
HALIFAX, Thursday, Jan. !, 1886.
The ROyal Mail steamship Niagara, from Liverpool
at > o. m on Saturday the Goth u arrived here last
plight at IL 80 p. IN. Her dates three days later
than .bose received by the Fulton at New-York.
The Niagara passed the American ships Nehemie'
StAphea Crowell, and PutaIch, going into Liverpool
Dec %, lat. so, lon. 81 Passed steamship ARABIA
bound east
The Collins steamer Ericsson arrived a. LiVerP'0i
on Friday evening, Dec. 49,
The ship Dreadnought arrived al Liverpool also on
,.he 18th ult., bringing one days later news.
The steamer Persia arrived ia the Mersey at
ocoM On the morning Of December 20. The greatest
speed tbs. she attained her passage was J59 miles
in "a hours.
A steam-tug had arrived from the wrecked ship
Adiatic. and reported that should the weather keep
moderate there was every sgn Of the ship coming Of
without much damage.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-01-01
FRANCE.

An editorial in The M0Riteur on the Neuchstel affair
had attracted cont iderable attention. 1t speaks in
harsh terms respecting Switzerland.
The Prince OF Prussia now at Paris is the bearer OF
an autograph invitation to the Emperor Napoleon to
visit Berlin in the Spring 1t is said the Emperor has
accepted the invitation.
A deputatiOn of Mo'do-Wallachian Boyards In Paris
have presented addresses to the Emperor in favor of
union of the PriDcipalities.
Several Of the French papers are advocating the eS
tabhshment of Government line OF steamers. The
CoaSttut0nRel says the present state OF the money
market is the sole barrier. The Steelc%Oposes Gov
eminent subsidy to the present transatlantic steamers
and adds that Government is about TO reconsider the
ouestiOn of Transatlantic line-a question that has
been adjourned SO Often and which catastrophes such
a. the steamer tactic, the City of Philadelphia, and
the Lyourns. render more than ever Indispensable
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-01-01

yong married lady of our acquaintance, whose
union has not been prolific Of lttle ds,lings h:.
su.repded On Toe wall 10 her bedroom directly over
TIE iced OF the bed, L6tle picture, u7derneah
which is the following quotation from Scripture: SUI
- fer little Children to unto me, and forbid toen
mot for Of such is the king iOm of Heaven.
HI6H PElcr or NEGRoIs.- TIE Ashgi!k VEG. says
.t q; The sale of the Joyce estate in that vicinity
Few dsy. ,yo NJ GRO msa common Ged hands, brought
a. high as 81 800. Women, nothing extra a. ihat
brought about ire saane figure
"HS Faithful DoG."-A day or two since lar
m.r ost buffalo robe rom rs sleh in Wssiheid N
tie steet and bic dog stoppei with il and would ello~
DO one TO to rspoys L rntil he s|ser returned "a
sesrsh Of the a,t.le.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-01-01
NEW. YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, THURSDAY JANUARY l. 1857.

court ron and along the road 10 the jail which
der sely crowded with people William Joyce, who
wss highly excited suddenly cried out Whoever is 10
favor OF burning them come on r. and started towards
the nesroes Young Brown drew q revolver when
Mr. Rousseau, counsel for the defense prom pity
ing Soyce restrained him and the crowd 5000 quieed
vp.
rhe Court ordered the arrest of Joyce, but nmedi-
at " discharged him. On the way back to all or
cso demonstrations were made az ainst the negroes
ard one person, armed with pistol, was arrested.
The excitement soon sub.ided and the negroes were
safely lodged in jail where they will remain until the
final trial
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-01-01

I,osDos NARKEIs.-hsSrs. Barring Bros. & u
report an sotve demand for wel.h laos E ~ ~ oss for
b.rs Scotch selling 81 TAedTJ. SUGAR, slightly l0scr
CORR steady BRgADsrHYFs very dull
AMERICAN SEcuRiIIrs.-m ossrs. Barring Brothers,
repo the for American Securities generally unohAnss d
III chief transacted being In Illinois Cenus Rros
Bonds IL which feesnds selling NJ g9o0l and shares
I9disl Premium United States skies Of SO held for 1T
Canals axes llSiGlH
THK LATEST MARKETS.
LIVERPOOL, Saturday, Dec. 2-2 p. n.-The Per-
caused advance CoTTos Of ll0d.d The bust
day estimated much IS 900 bales Of which
specusor took IS 600 The market co ed with ttve de-
mSnd BEFADsrrfEs quiet and generally unchanged PRo
vIsIoBS also unslterei.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-01-01
GREAT BRITAIN.

Transport, are being taken up in England Tor re-
Fiobt regiments have orders 10 be in readiness:
Cant HaIstene and the officers and crew al the Res
olnte are TO return home in British ship From want
Of time they had to decline invitations to dine WIN
the Geographical Society, and other public bodies
Three thousand persons visited the Resoute after the
Queen len. The Queen sent ElOO to be distributed
among the crew. l..
nrotet against the continuance of the war income tax
Resolutions were passed that the Law in is present form
Is unjust oppressive degrading, and not to be tole-
ated by free people. The movement ID spreadog 70
other parts Of Toe country.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-01-01
COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.

LINERPOoL CoIToN MARKET. The Brokers Cir
,uar reports improved demand for Cotton advance OF
a. y TO- principally the lower quslites Fair and Mddns
qualities SITTER bur qvotsby higher. The weeks
amounted IS go bales of which spectators took
800 and exporters 100 The sales Fhdsy 1900
bales including SEQ speculation aud Tor export the market
closing 6Tm aud sotye at the ioll owing quotations:
Fair Orleans. 7sd. Mlddlng Orleans. d
Fair Mob!es.......... 7lg MiddrS Mobiles. ca.
Fair UPsnds........... ia. Mddus Upsnds. Sd
The stock band estimated Sl1 600 bales Of viii
I5OC were American.
LIVERPOOL BREADSrUFFs MtRKEr.-The Brokers
% loxer bushel the week Flour little inquiry. and
prices weak decline Of Cd al Corn dull and 3D. lower
kessrs. Richardson, Spence Co, quote follows Red
Wheat. 49, White 40 j. Western Canal Flour b ga
81 6; Baltimore and PhisdePh s 81 as g. Ohio 81 >
Mixed Corn. 81 IS. Yellow 8 q White, 81
LyFRrooL Provision MLREET.-Me ssrs. Rich ari-
son, Specie Co report BEEF and PoEk Ney dull BAc0N
hesVy LARD-Thiug sales aud Quotations Loul pal AZ 80.
TALLow steady sales az ~ 500 :
LIVERPOOL PRODCCF MIREET The Brokers CIR
Culsr reports RosN slightly easier bat ions
ctAsse9 The sales Of the 1900 bile - OCT Snd "a
for better qualify. sri as for medium. Fine RosN
sirt ~ ~ 0l66. Nothing doilg IN IUSssNTISC Tar
AsHtS quiet sbd uDehSnsc Puts % Pearls ~ %.
OtLRo IRoS BARx steady Pm on agst sl5 10 10.
OLi'L Ont s'iive With sdvsna..s tendency Gslupoh
prkWoobS unchanged except Iog~ool which slightly
chespeI sATPLTEK os bsss cold A. reduced quotAtons
COD On large home demand a. 44S klPS on quiet snd
ehAnsed. SPiRiTs TrRP Nrss mail sales 90 e49 TIA
improved demand sn' lrge ses nskps former
sreAR quiet and slightly cheaper Nothing doing MoLAssES
CORN, limited bushes. AZ previous RIcE steady
LosDos MosEI NAREET.-Ihe Money marko' had
become decidedly easier and the Bank of reduced
vs. rSte@ 70 The bullion In the Bank had increased
o. ing 1e week TO the extent Of $4,000 CoDso for money
Naai.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-01-01
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE

Proa 1kf LoFI~' ItSSs' DIV -
SO much attention has bees 6xed on ne recently
elected President Of the niied Slater. We have oeea
40 carefully investigating which half Of h1 suPp0Ns"
he "a likely TO sacr6ce to the other and what manner
II men be going to call to bis councils that We nsv'
,.ten little account Of The pale shadow laa! Sun nsS
.bou. the precinct. Of the White HOuse' .ad ssu -.
erise. for brief period the functieoa end a"ne""
:, A.. ha.d n The Frecvlive. The hesssee -
N, Pierre 70 Cooetess. WHICH, ~ Psb.sa ssss1s'.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-01-01
THE CONGRESS OLE PARIS.

1t VISA still supposed that the Congress Of Paris
would reassemble before the New Year, but nothing
official had been stated. Count Walewski, 1t is said,
proposes that some compensation should be given to
Russa for the loss of Belgrade, and Russia proposes
to accept piece Of land between the River Tulpuk
and one Of its tributares Paris dispatch says tha'
Austria ia the only power that has not yet named
representative TO the Congress- but Baron Hubner vii
probablv represent Austria, and Baron Bruno, Russla
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-01-01
NAPLES.

Correspondence from Naples contains an account of
how long he had contemplated this act, he replied,
Ever since the King peIjmed himself" On the scat
fold his demeanor was firm. The soldiers of his bat
talon were deeply moved, and some of the officers
wept Some Of the English residents at Naples have
presented letter of congratulation to the King.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-01-01
Passengers.

Mr. Hssh lady and child hi Bell and sop he'ss Murray,
R0bnsob, Mari'Gl, Hubert Ch.dbu[n, Gordon Grover
well Culkns CLARK DesoG Dy,on, Lir, RenwOod Dill And
Burrows
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-01-01
SPAIN.

Madrid advices are to the 18th Of December.
The Madrid G0=e'te contains an article appointing
NJ Nov, Ambassador to the Court OF Rome.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-01-01
SWITZERLAND

A Paris dispatch says that friendly Power mo
named, = urderso 20 have suggested that Switzer
land shosld be required to accede to Prussas demand
for The release of The Neufchael prisoners by collect
i've note from the Powers which ned the protocol or
London. This would enable Switzerland to make an
honorable retreat.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-01-01
AUSTRIA.

The state of public feeling ia reported to be go bad in
Hungary that the Austrian Heads of Departments are
TO meet in consultation the subject
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-01-01
IAIY.

Sandman loan e sixty million vres is talked Of
A TIE Deum was celebrated at Milan for the escape
of the King Of Naples from assassination. The Aus
tran ArChcukes and all the officers assisted.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-01-01
SAILING OF THE NIAGARA FOR BOSTON.

HALIFAX Thursday, Jan. !, 1871.
The steamship Niagara sailed from here at o'clock
this morning, with light easterly wind for Boston,
where che win be due Friday evening. Weather
clordv
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-01-01
GERMANY.

Berlin letter states that the Pussian note relative
TO Neufcbatel would be read TO the Germanc Diet on
the 18th Of December
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-01-01
PERSIA.

The death OF tie Shahs young son prevented a six
daS rejoicing which to have been held at Teher
an on account Of the fall of Hera The British citizens
in Teheraa are placed under the protection Of the
Turkish Embassy
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-01-01
PRUSSIA.

Prussia IS msLiG9 great preparations TO move against
Switzerland Cor sidcrdby more than two army corps,
az fir.t intended will be mobEzen for immediate
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-01-01
Correspondence Of The Republican.

WEsTFoRT, Dee. 10, lSo
AT Tecumseh on Tuesday the 9Th inst q gentleman
by the name Of Norton was fatally wounded; he E.
ce,ved stab at the hands Of a man by the we OF
Cushion Norton died on Thursday, the llt1 Cushion
is in custody This is the oay death of the Kind in the
Territory since that Of Granville, who was shot st Bun
Creek. Still the Territory is remarkably peac etUL
The Delaware Land Gales were concluded a feT days
since The sale OF town lots in LeavenwoIth City did
rot take place; it is postponed tiil some future day,
al many hungry speculator has had to leave with.
OFT the satisfaction of his craving The posp0noment
will retard The progress % the city greatly.
Maior Buford the celebrated protector OF To, hni.
grant Aid teIprse from the South, is hete. lie viii
leave in few days for Alabsma, but viii return ID the
Spring he bought some of the Delaware lands. The
Msior has prepared report of the receipts and dl'-
buf,n ens Of biz enterprise which will appear IN The
Uesfport Star OF Empire for this week IL shove
Ices on bis part of ten thousand SIR hundred oRG 0dd
doldTs
Coat Of enterprise. .............'.'.''...sHo2 70
Contributions. ................'.'''''''' loSo' "
.........................slOsa IS
learn that At Council Grove and in and about that
region there Is snow one and a half feet deep The
SaIfa Fc and Salt Lake mails will be behind the time
in geng in this month. The drifts are unusually
large.
Lee, mp,on is lively. Stock in that plsce has al.
yarctd fepidly of late and the town promises TO DO
much move than lis most tanguine friends predicted
Al one time. In fact. all the territorial towns are
growing rapidly. Businets here is excellent for the
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-09-19
FlIlIIIGE TTNl5I Summary.

~ The Scholastic duties Of this Institution wili
be resumed on Tuesday, the Isl Of September nert'
UIHE State of Maryland appropriated $4,000
| for the founding OF this School, with the
intention that 1t should be in all respects
Seminary of the highest order--a School where
the daughters of Mary land and OTHER Southern
States could receive an education adapted TO
the advanced refinement and intelligence OF her
people and the institutions Of the States, which
should he highly moral and religious IN lis
Character, but MT sectaran.
Il is located in one of the most healthy and
beautiful valleys in the State, and is accessible
tn all parts of the country by Railroad and
Telegraph. The extensive and superb build
ing the spacious halls, and professors rooms
the commodious lodging rooms elegantly FUR
nished and vel! enlilated,-bathS OF the pu-
rest mountain water-eXtenslve Chemical ahd
Philosophical Apparatus and all other desIra'
Je educational convenlences, Faculty we'll
known at home and abroad for refinement, pro-
Cessional skill and learned ability, are some OF
the evidences before the public that the Fred
erick Female Seminary is all that the LegIsa-
ture contemplated when they made the aPPro'
priatjon, and twelve years of unprecedented
nrosperitv have secured for ii high reputation
at home ard abroad.
There are ample grounds for exercise in the
open air, and the whole Of the basement
(Which is above ground,} is fitted up for
Gymnasium for the Young Ladies to exercise
in. during Indictment weather The new edi'
flee Just completed will afford excellent &C.
commodations for from 40 to 50 more Board
ing Scholars. These improvements make il
one of the most extensive and complete estab'
lishment in the United States, and parents from
a distance may rest assured that no effort will
be spared to sustain the high reputation tha
the School already enjoys.
For Board and Tuition, including FURNISHED
Rooms, Lights, Fuel, flashing ETC.. 5000 pei
Scholastic gear payable half yearly in a:Irance.
For Circulars and other particulars, address:
H. WINCHESTER,
August |, lS57-2m President.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-09-19
AMERICA TARGET PISTOL

Manufacturing Co., New Hare"' IT,
THIS Pistol is intended as the forerunner Of
| the ordinary pistol, and is designed Tor
Young men and boys who wish to enjoy the
exciting sport Of firing at amark, at the most
triAjng expense, and without any danger OF
accident. The cheapest common pistol IS
several times the cost of this, besides beng
dangerous in the hands of boys. it will carry
ball ten or fifteen PAGES with the same pre-
csion as an ordinary pistol, but not with force
enough to do any serious damage.
As America is shooting nation, the ioung
Americans must and will learn the art by
which our independence was secured. Hence
this Target Pistol is just in time, and must
meet with universal sale among our youth
throughout the South and West. lis operation
is perfectly simple, and it is not liable to get
out of order. The pistols are put up at the
factory in cases of fifty each, ready to ship to
any part of the United States or Canada By eX,
press full description accompanies each
case. They have been retaied at % cents
each, but according to the trade price, may be
sold much lower.
$3.50 by the case, rs cents each)
Money and Post Stamps can be enclosed IN
letter, and addressed
FRENCH, HALL s CO,
New York Depot 1872 Broome ST, n. York
- Agents wanted to sell these pistols
| September ), 1857. 3m
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-09-19
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 indeIible PenciIs,'
just imported from Europe, aud for which we
have obtained the exclusive agency for 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 time. 1t will last
for years, ano for practical use is worth more
than any gold pen in the market.
For list OF premiums and full particulars, adj,
dress
HALL q WEST, Publishers New York.
-NIhese Pencils supplied TO the trade at a
profitable discount
August 80, 1851. 4l-3m
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-09-19

DOOTS AND SHOES.-Lsdies Black
y aud colored Caters. thick and thin
solrd Morocco Shoes, childrens thick aud
Thin soIed Slippers, Boots and Shoes,
Mems and Boys lblck and thin soIed
Shoes. Mems Oak bottom Nailed Boots,
Boys do, Tor sale by
Nov > John II. WcEndTee.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-09-19
no .RGEVTS.

We want AGENTS IA every section Of the coan-
try to whom We make the following liberal
oilers: 70 those ten agents who sell the lar
pest number OF Cert fcates, On addition TO a
liberal Commission allowed tPem for sellngD
we will pre,int with the following 10 The
first, ciegan; Gold Watch ANA Chain' worm
sIOJ To the second, elegant gold watch
and chain worth So To the third, elegant
gold watch ard chain worth 500. To the
fourth, gold watch worth $50. TO the hllh,
patent lever silver hurting case worth $50.
10 the sixth, patent lever silver hunting case
worth S25 To the seventh, diamond ring or
breast pin, (at his optioH) worth $50. 10 The
eighth, Diamond Ring or Breast pm worth
SIS. To the ninth diamond ring or bress,
MN worth $40 To the tenth | heavy cased
gold ring worth SS.
JAcoB e. MILLER, Of ShePherdstown, IS A
gent for Jefferson county
August s, 1857. So-oF
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ly, with full list of premiums, will be sent to
any one who desires il, on receipt of a stamp
TO pay return postage. Some agents have ear
ned hundred dollar gold watch in one week.
Every family should read al least one News
paper from New York City, without interfer-
ing with their Local Papers, which of course
cannot. and should not, be dispensed with.
Bot New York being the great commercial and
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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-09-19
SHEPHFRDSTOWN
CLASSICAL SCHOOL !
J. s. PIERCE, A, NJ, PRINCIPAL,
MISS f.. w. HAND, ASSISTANT,
and Teacher Of gocai and Instrumental .fH-
SIC French alt Drteing.

INSTRUCTION will be given iii the
/ Ancient and Modern Languages, Engi-
necring and the elementary and higher
branches of an English Education. 1t
will be the aim of the Teachers, in their
system of instruction to ground their pu.
pills thoroughly in the first principles of
every study, whether preparing for a
Collegiate Educaton--the profession of a
Teacher, or for the ordinary business OF
life.
The Scholastic year is divided into
two sessions of five months each, COM
mencng on the Ist day vi September and
February.
Excellent boarding for those from Gis-
lance can be obtained in families near the
school.
For any particulars, as to terms, &C.,
application should be made to
J. S. PIERCE.
Shephegdstown, Sept. IL, 1857. st
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-09-19
DIRECTORS;
OFFICERS {:

OFFICERS;
II. w. THOMAS, President
T. b. RoBERTsoN, Vice President
w. ID. MASSEY, Treasurer.
w. r. HARPER, Secretary.
JAMES +. CLosE, .qctua,y and General .fgent.
Lz@ Applications for Insurance can be made
to our Agent at Shepherdstown, Va, who will
also promptly give any further information de-
sired EDWIN q. LEE, Agent
June -, 1857. 30-6m