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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-07-16

A GREAT FISH KETrLE.-Mr Robert Postaus,
writing to The London Times, gives the folowit g
description of natural fshketle in the Island of ST..
Paul:
perhaps the chief reason why st. Paul does not
need hospce is that il possesses natural and UNI
failing supply provisions, which seems 10 nave
been entirely forgotten by those who advocate the
erection Of hOspice there. 1t as you are doubtless
aware, volcanic island on the side OF which there Is
a large and deep lagoon evidently the crater OF an
exhausted burning mountain. One side OF TINS en-
cular basin is broken away, and through q narrow
throat entrance the sea Gibbs and hows The open
ing is about pistOlshOt wide. In this lake, which Is
about two miles in circumference, the water Is as
smooth as mlpcnd. In rowing round this exhausted
crater, found smoke rising amid the stones on us
be autiful beach in various places, and on landing
found the water cose the shore go hot that couo
not bear my hand in it. The temperature OF the AR
WAS 10 degrees BY thermometer, which on being
plunged into the water assembled to 2oo ana on re-
peatDg the experiment in various places It rose %
fmilar elevation and even TO the boiling point. inc
lapoops are full of delicious fish, but am Ignorant OF
their Names they appeared to me to be species Oh
paddock and cod, only larger, and are eesny ca9gn'
with piece of red bunting or apiece OF pork last
ered to hook. After catching boat-iu OF hsn our
party boiled them in the springs, and found them eA
celent food. should mention that there Is narrow
belt of sea in the lake. which may be styled NO hsnes
water where il il too hot for them; but It extehds
OF y few yards from the hot water, so that II 10 pos
sbie for a man to catch fsh in the bow Oh nioaet
atey long whae-boat and walk aft and drop IL ihto
hot water and cook il. Vlamming, the Dutch nsylsa
tor Who visited St. Pauls in 1857 me atoms ts iact
and if any of your readers should feel disposed ID douot
the truth of this statement beg to refer them 70
Honburgh's Sailing Directory to the East icr ue-
scription of this remarkable lagoon In adaiti9n 70
these authorities. alec append my name anu addreSs
to vouch for the truth of this singular fact
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-07-16

,.., .o,.de,.soD .D .hSy you the s Ssta y
tts undei ,;vs amount Of postal business a'ne 70
ana ana ,cssiiy in the union ano sna' II ovSs
escn sss'e letter in each state, as near a. VEN
% uanspo, 10 he data can show anything WV
ample sI' ,As h costs but one cent eight MUS 70
sAtw YOU "a distribute letter through each ana aa
hspspcI, as far South and West IA Delaware anu
OF the lips of Ohio and less than two cents nss
We ne average for each letter from Name !" ni
D,he,n boundary of Virginia and Fennessec ss
- ~, tern boundary Of Missou that u oU far.
.sn,s seven mills 10 distribute letters ,,e be il
,hsy South and West. | will show tmar certain
costs A 10 transport distribute ana Ststas north of
nun Der Of letters ana papers in ,nr Mountains il
Delaware and east Of the anesnadj' ds,ribute the
costs fom Ala 70 Sil to traDsp,r a9u far south
ss ,nuber in the states aud territories q free
snJ VET If cannot show that sou ,wa cents
s,,sr JsTvery with uniform postage 81 w. ,ho POST,
!; &c .st nIst Instead Of 40 expense :" If Tho
al e'esa P,Ss, nom ope-hild to one-hai, o. src
nsv nsid in thi. city and STATE ana ,bese neo
money PSiIp Isania, is direct tax ON tese p1o.
gano o.. letters and papers at low rale " te iu
PIE 70 d West while they do not support one nan
SCUM sn nos,al serviee-n do not establish clearly
o. o ,hsir thinss are So then you may SCI me uo"i
that me- Of approaching the simplest relations OF
numbers. and unable to solve proolein Ill 'he N"'o
Of Three. Very respectfully yours, ,,,,rs
Secretary of the y. Y Postal Reform Committee
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-07-16
THE MILITIA FINE HUMBUG.

TO NC LuirOT y TIC ". T. Tribune.
SIR; oeem it the duty of every good citizen to e1
pose roguery in every instance that may be brought
under his observation. Had we all done 20, our city
would not have been in the dsgraceful position It now
occupies. The following, if mistake not. will help
the poor mechanic TO avoid most dishonest and inhu
man swinde. For several years past have been an
moved with militia notices. submitted 10 their re-
QUESTIONS during the legitimate ~ period Of their in
fiction, aud paid my fine rendered my excuse.
Some three years since came Legally exempt: and
on tho consummston ,f hat period, having received
opothe, notice, called CO the fcnc:icpary Who RE-
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-07-16

the fourth house had not left at last accounts ond the
Yigiants were threatening 70 burn their house down
Some Of the women were injured.
The Democrat Genes out strong against such mob
violence in their city II think, that such nuisaaces
should be put down ii at all, by due process Of law
An Indignation meeting held against all such va
grants, M the appointment of regular Vigilance
Committee was proposed. When The Democras went
to press the question was still being agitated.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-07-16
DON'T TAX THE COMPOSITOR'S BRAIN So
To the Editor Of The NJ Y. Tribune.

To TIE Editor Of The n r. Tribune.
SIR: "Go Ahead Somehow" in yesterdays TRIB-
USE boasts that he has written fifty columns fer The
TRIBUNE, at the snme time that he acknowledges his
ignorance Of the spelling Of that common word
"slurred."
Mrs. Brora asks her husband: Brown DEAR why
are the newspapers so dull and stupid, as general
thiDg?"
NJ Brorn-The only way that can account for
the fact IT, that in the present state of society," the
type-sticker in printing office is expected to be
more finished scholar than the Poet the Essayist the
Novelist the Lecturer the Preacher the College Pro-
f-ssor the Editor, the Reporter, &c-not forgetting
Mr. Hazetne; and were it not for the polish impaired
to the productions of these people by the compostor,
their writings would be unreliable and unntelllgbe.
Ergo, whenever the cOmpOsitOr Is as stupid as the
writer, the paper is dull and stupid.
Ntlc- York July q, 1851 COMPOsItOh.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-07-16

The Washington Star contrsdiets 'ne report 'n.'
the walls Of the Rotunda at washington arc 700 woo.
10 bear the new dome. Ira
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-07-16

L. D. CAMPBELL ep. AseD: iortAs sale 81 TEE Ass'ss
TLAlsA.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-07-16
NAVIGATING THE ERIE CANAL BY STEAM.

NoICoM, Ia, June 90, 1857.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-02
gAR28AGss.

In this place, on Wednesday evening
last, by The Rev. ]. III. March, Mr.. John
B. Turner, and Miss Helen +. John
son, daughter of Mr.. +. Johnson, Of this
place.
AT Enller's Hotel, in this place, on
Thursday last. by the Rev. J. Il. March,
Mr.. John J. Ramsburg, ar d Miss Mary
j. Fo,oler, both Of Leetown, jefferson,
county, Va:
On the 23rd ult., by the Rev. Mr.. Da-
Wis, DR.. John III. Hunter. of Kanswbs
Court House, Va, and Miss Sophia 4.
Summers, daughter o: DR.. Reuben Sum-
mers, of Martinsburg.
On the 18th ult., by Rev, Wm Kopp,
Mr.. John Brann. and Miss Elisabeth
Becker, all Of Martlnsburg.
On the 2slh ult., by the Rev. Thomas
E. Carson, Mr.. George H. Turner, Of
this county, and Miss Sarah e. Ton'iin.
son, eldest daughter of Mr.. Benz. Tom.
linson, of Charlestown.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-02
"BOrder Rover"

TIE BORDER ROVER by Emerson Ben.
nett, complete in two volumes, paper COW
er, for One Dollar. A copy Of this pat
excellent work has reached Us. We have
perused ii with interest and are fully pre-.
pared 10 endorse The work. Perhaps il is
enough TO say of the Border Rover that
il is one Of Emerson Bennen's best pro-
duciions. and will be sure TO delight all
readers who were pleased with the "Prai.
rie Flower" and "Clara Morelsnd," 10
which il may be considered companion,
the scenes and incidents being something
similar, yet the story totally unlike either
of The others. The scene of The Border
Rover is in the Territory Of Kansas. be-
ginning a: Independence, Missouri, and
extending all over the plains or prairies TO
the Rocky Mountains. II is full Of thrill
ling adventures and hair breadth escapes,
love, romance and humor, and the charac-
tiers are trappers, traders, hunters, travel
ers. guides, indians. &C., &c. Address
L. b. Peterson, l02 Chestnut ST., Phila.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-02
The New Cent.

It's stated on the authority Of the Di'
rector of the United States Mint tina, in a.
bout three weeks time the new cent will
be distributed 10 the public. About mil
lion are already completed, and two mil
lions more will be finished before the
mint commences paying them out. 1t Is
then to be hoped that the present cum
brous copper coin will disappear. The
Director also states that, since the esiab-
lishment Of Il e United States Mint, no less
than 1900 tons Of copper cents have been
coined, making Of distinct pieces one hun
dred and fifty millions. Of these large
number have been lost, converted into
washers" for machinery, or otherwise
taken out of circulation. A common sup
position, too, tha, the Spanish money has
all either found its way TO the Spanish
Main, is great mistake, as the Director
further estimates the quantity still in the
country at no less than two and half
millions Of dollars.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-02
33AgI3.

In this place, on Tuesday last, Mr..
George Weis, aged IS years.
In Chsrlesiown, of Scarlet Fever. OH
the 24lh ult.. George Lambkin. son OF
Jere and Susan NJ. Harris, in the 81 year
Of his age.
At The Ph;sburg Pa. Arsenal. on the
18th uli., Maj. Btnamia Moore. former.
ly of this County, aged III years.
Near Hard Scrabble. in Berkeley coun.
ty, on the 9Th ult., Thomas Morgan,
IN the 34th year Of his age.
In Berkeley County, on The 20Ih ult.
Eugene Florence, daughter OF Jacob and
Sarah Small. aged 4 years, S months ant
IL days.
Z La ibis County, on the 22d uil., Ami,
Frances. infant daughter Of Francis aae
Ann E. Yates, aged 10 months and Il
days. M
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-02
The Age OF Female Brass.

Whilst comic Punch and other wits of
the press. keep up an incessant crusade
against the "Eugenie" Inauguration Of the
hoop. dress--ihe fashion continues TO rage
in both hemispheres. and judging from
some facts il has not reached its culmina.
ting point. In its first inception the dress
makers ransacked their brains for The best
material wherewi,h to shape The frame
whalebone and guita percha came
into requisilien. bui they were not exact.
iy the thing. Yankee ingenuity, howev.
er, has solved the problem. and brass, del
irately rolled down into thin strips, at
once neal, light and elastic. has been sub
siiluted for the former clumsy materials,
thus throwing its predecessors in the back
ground. Such has been the demand, that
six brass mills in Connecticut have been
kep, in active operation considerable part
OF the time in fabricating this light and
graceful article. for some months past
having in the month Of March alone, sen,
10 market upon orders, 10000 pounds. or
twsnfy tons And il takes Of this about
four ounces for single skirt. this vast
quantity only supplies 100000 OF our fair
country. women. 10 say nothing Of dupli-
Gates. Is not this a grea, country land
what is more, an age Of female brass
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-02
The Fruit.

1t affords us much pleasure 10 state,
contrary to the very general spprehensions
entertained a few weeks ago. that the
Fruit Crop has no, been injured in 'his re-
gion of country by The unpropiiious wealth
er Of the present spring. The Apricots
may have been slightly affected. which is
more or less The case every year, but the
Peaches, Cherries, Plums, Pears and APP
pies, We are assured by competent Judges,
are unscathed, and bid fair to yield album
dandy. " +-
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-02
Editorial BreYities.

BAxERY.--We invite attention to the
advertisement Of MIR. NJ. l.. ENrLER, in
to-day's issue. "Luie" is determined 10
sell upon reasonable terms.
LlMR.--Alien,ion is directed TO the ad
vertisement of Mr.. SAMUEL M. KNOTT,
He is prepared 10 furnish the Public with
Lime Of an excellent quality.
DEDicATIoN.-Do not forget TO be pre-.
sent a. the Dedication Of the new Luther.
an Church. near Union School House
tomorrow, 3rd inst. See advertisement
SALE.--Public attention is invited &c
The Administrator Sale advertisement, in
to-day's paper.
CANAL.-The Cumberland Telegraph
says, the Chesapeake and Ohio Cana
will be navigabe en- Monday next, 4th.
CHARLES w. BuTToN. Esq. formerly
of Harper's Ferry. has taken charge o
The "Lynchburg Virginian."
TIE WEATHER.--Since our las! issue
the weather has assumed a leetle more
Spring-like appearance. Our citizens are
busily engaged in making garden.
LEAsED.--The Warehouse at Mercer
vile, on The Chesapeake and Ohio Ca
nal, recently owned by Joseph H. Piper
has been leased by Messrs. Lewis Wat
son and Samuel Boyer.
FARM FOR SALE.--Special attention j.
invited 10 the advertisement Of i. h
TowNER, Esq. This is one Of the mos
fertile, and productive Farms in the two
counties.
LEWIS w. WAsHINeroN, Esq. of this
County, has been appointed by Governor
Wise. Abide. Camp, 10 his Excellency
with the Brevet rank of Colonel OF Caval
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-02
A Sudden Death.

john VAN LEAR, Esq, Cashier OF the
Washington County Bank, died very sud.
denly at his residence in Williamspot,
Md, on Friday evening, the 24,h ul,.-
lie is supposed to have been attacked with
disease of the heart, as he was in the
enjoyment of his usual health up 10 with
in few moments of his death. He was
a prominent, wealthy and influential CHI.
zen, closely identified with the interests
and welfare Of the community in which
he lived, and a warm-hearted friend to
all in whom he con6ded. He was abou,
20 years OF age.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-02
cD9IBMsGaG3D.
For the Register.


Mr.. EDITOR. have been watching
with pleasure and admiration, The training
lsr some weeks past, Of the "Light-lnfan'
try" company under the esp cial charge
and guidance Of their agreeable Orderly
Sergeant, l.. G. HEsKITT, Esq. Mr..
Heskiu is an able taclician, and drills the
Company with grea. care and precision.
He endeavors 10 simplify every command
and movement. by clear and comprehen.
sive explanations. which indeed assists
UNNECESSARILY in the execution of the va
rious commands.
When he gives command he explicit
" elucidales the same to The soldiers, so
that they may understand the importance
of it, and execute il properly. He seems
never to tire. bu, perseveres diligently TO
instruct his soldiers, aud he certainly ex.
hibi,s vast deal of that commendable
virtue known as patience.
Now | think that the members OF the
corps have every reason and ought 10 be
proud Of their Orderly Sergeant--their
preceplor, and should evince their aPpre
citation Of his valuable services aud merits
by something more lasting and durable
than mere empty words of fulsome praise
and Insignificant thanks. Therefore, l
would suggest, gratuitously, TO the mem
bers of the Infantry, the proprlety OF pre-
senting to Mr.. Heskiit, as lasting lestl-
monial and NANTES tation Of their apprecl-
alton OF the great services he has render
ed them as their instructor, and as token
of esteem as an officer soldier and gen.
teman-a Sword. think The care and
pains he has taken to make the men well
drilled and disciplined soldiers deserves
re ward of this nature. TO some Of The
members this may seem an impossibll'y,
something insurmoun.able. but when II is
remembered there are so odd members
comprising the corps, and by small con-
tribuion from each the object is practical
and easily realized.
As you are, Mr.. Editor, one of the
"bould sojer bnys.;' | feel confident you
will approve oflhe project-wont you!
FIRST PRIVATE.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-02

By the proceedings Of the Winchester
Convention. in another column, it will be
seen that no nomination has been made.
Il resolved 10 support any candidate who
will announce himself in favor Of Virgin.
ia's receiving her share Of the proceeds Of
the Public Lands. The Hon. WIN LU-
Gas. Of this County, is an Independent
Democratic candidate and has ayowed
himself in favor Of Virginia receiving her
share Of this fund. The American par.
ty, who have no candidate OF their own in
the field, will be telt free TO roie between
Mr.. Lucas and Mr.. Faulkner as they may
deem proper.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-02
pherdstown-wlat she expects.

SnepnerdstoWn-Wnat she expects.
Shepherdsiown is pleasantly situated on
the Southern banks of the Potomac river,
some sc miles distant from The delectable
seat Of the National Government, and ITS
miles from Richmond, the Capitol of
Virginia il contains a population OF
some two thousand-the most intelligent
and enlightened people in the Universe.as
well as the prellesi and most accomplish
ed ladies in chrislendom it supports two
Touring mills and manufacturing esiab-
llshment; 5 churches, 3 free schools
where 'the young idea is taught to shoot,
and 9 other educational Institutions where
the higher branches Of learning are insiil-
led into The youthful mind it also sup
ports large and commodious Hotels ca
pable of accommodating innumerable per-
sons, and Z stores and the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad within five miles on
one side and the Chesapeake aud Ohio
Canal TN the other, but unfortunately do
not possess the ipcalculable advantage Of
Court House, a nucleus around which
country people and candidates for con-
gressional and legislative honors "mosI
do congregate."
Therefore, being deprived of ,hatim-
porlant ediiice, tie Court House, we
scarcely ever are honored by visi. from
the various candidates for office. We do
not know why we are thus treated unless
they think Sbeplterdstown is of little or
no account, and not worth the trouble Of
going 10 the lrle old place.
Now we think the inducements,as well
as the disadvantages, which we have laid
out, are in themselves sufficient 10 induce
them TO visit us and moreover our citi-
zens and especially the voters in town
and vicinity expects the candidates in the
present contest, 10 come forward and de-
fine their various positions, and TO have
and hear the grea! leading issues of the
day openly and fairly discussed. The
people are anxious and expect the Two
cenlending candidates for seat in Con-
gress 10 come 10 Shepherdstown and pub
licly discourse and elucidate The mammoth
question of the Distribution of the Public
Lands, of which the Slate Of Virginia
seem so much interested in.
is also expected that the candidates
for the Legislature will favor us with a
call and define their positions.
We do not want our readers TO under
stand by this article that We are guilty of
q breach Of our neutrality and to read it as
political editorisl-by no means. We
pretend 10 advocate the best interests and
wishes OF the community, and we think
we are doing our duty and echoing the
sentiments aud wishes Of the community
IN calling up"n the candidates to visit the
"Old Unterrifed."
Shepherdstown expects the candidates
10 come forward. and if they "know
which side their bread is builered' they
will Shearken unto her voice.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-02

DESPERATE ACT-CM Her Hand
OG-On Wednesday night. the 22d ul'.'
colored woman, aged about 90 years, the
property of Susan Gray. residing some
four miles from this place, under the i'm.
preston that she was 10 be sold South, de.
liberalely took an axe and laid her left
hand on the root Of tree and chopped i,
so near off that it hung but by little
skin. She made six cuts, at different pla
ces, all of which, save one, went nearly
through. After committing the act she
crawled under the bake-oven, where she
was found the mex. morning, completely
Frustrated from the loss of blood. Blu
for the GOODNESS of the night, causing the
blood to coagulate, she must have bled &c
death. The hand was taken off this NOR
ming, above the wrist, by Dr.. o. j. Smith
and brought TO town, and was the cause
Of attracting crowds TO the Dr.'s Office
Boonsboro' (Md.) Odd FeiioW.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-02

Coop NEws.-We learn from the AL
exandria Gazette that the Board of Direc-
tors tf The Alexandria, Loudoun anG
Hampshire Railroad Company have very
recently closed contract for the grading,
bridging, and masonry of the said Road
from the Shenandoah River TO Winches-
ter. further distance Of about III miles,
and for the iron, cross-ties, depot build
ings, water stations, workshops, and
turnou,s, engines and cars, including the
depois at Alexandria and Winchester, and
every thing requisite for complete road,
and equipment, on terms deemed lair ard
equitable 10 all parties concerned. This
contract depends upon the State con'inu'
ing her aid west Of the river TO the extent
usually accorded to similar Improvements,
and upon The hearty cooperation OF all
who are interested in the work, in which
class we may properly include The resi-;
dents, business men and property owners
every where on the line, as a, lis terminus.
The former contract of the Company from
alexandria to the Shenandoah River, a
distance of 635 miles is being carried out
in good faith, do miles Of the distance, TO
ClaIke's Gap. in Loudnun County, being
under construction. and will be ready for
the rails i'll he Summer or Fall of this
year.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-02

Fire at the Maryland Penitenfiary..-.
One Of The buildings Of the Maryland PEN
ilen,iary, occupied as a cedar-ware and
corn broom mandatory, and weaving de-
partmeni. was destroyed by FIRE last week
Loss s25,0 900; insurance $1,000. II
was sc, OH fire by one Of the convicts.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-02
BALTIMORE MARKET.

Howard street -four 81 !, White whes,
81 go 81 ,65; red whes, 81 so; white
corn 81 c. SO els !; yellow corn SO c. a
20 cts (; Virginia Oats As c. a 46 cents ;
Mary land Rye SO c. a SIS GEMS Clip
per, Isl inst.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-02

Burning Of a Catholic Seminary
The large four story brick building in
Henrico county, Va, aboat one mile
northeast ofihe corporate limits Of Rich
mond, known as the Catholic Institute,
and occupied by Mr.. Henry Hollsn. took
FIRE on Tuesday afternoon, and was COM
pletely destroyed. The ediGce was held
by Bishop McGill, and was partially in.
sured. The fire originated in the ROOF
from the chimney. The building orig.
inally cost $4,000.