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Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-10-28
Later from the South.

From telegraphic dispatch in the Sacra-
mento Union of yesterday, dated at San
Francisco Oct. Goth we learn the following
BY the arrival of the Senator this evening,
later intelligence is received from the South.
The Los Angeles Star of the cath con-
tains information from S. Hosea. recently
arrived at that place from the plains, that
Brigham Young had ordered the people to
prepare for war-that they should not sell
emigrants anything-that they must lay up
provisions, and accumulate plenty Of guns
and ammunition, etc.
The Mormons are apparently making every
preparation to give the U. 5. troops u warm
reception.
The Star Of the 18th contains statements
from Messrs. George Powers, Of Arkansas,
and p. Nj. Warn, of New York, just arrived
at Los Angeles, from Salt Lake, which con-
firm the report of the massacre of immi-
grants on the plains. and attribute the
with the Indians.
A mass meeting of the citizens of Los An
gcles was held on the 18th inst, in regard to
this horrid transaction, and resolutions
adopted, calling upon the President to adopt
prompt measures for the punishment of the
authors Of the recent butchery OF i'm
migrants.
The San Francisco news in the same paper
is all law intelligence, of not much interest
to general readers in this part of the country
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-10-28

WEAKENED.--A short time since, says the
Nevada Democrat, an obstinate debtor was
sent to Jail for contempt of Court. in refus
ing to pay judgment, when he had the
money in his pocket. lie declared his de-
termination of remaining in the Jail till he
rotted,' thinking it an excellent place to live
free Of expense. During his short stay in
Jail, one prisoner stole his money and anoth-
er committed suicide. At the suggestion of
the creditor, he was Put into the suicides
cell, which frightened him so badly that he
forked over the amount Of the judgment and
costs, having come to the conclusion that
the Jail was not a very desirable residence
for gentleman debtor.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-02-14

happiness. am all alone, for the con-
meeting link which bound my spirit 10
earth, had been severed by The ruthless
hand of death. God saw fit to try this
soul to the utmost, to drain if possible the
chalice of affection to the very dregs, Tor
he took my Ronald away and laid him be-
meath the ciods of the valley, and left me
solitary mourner. And when the soft
zephyrs would whisper around the spot
where he sleeps so sweetly, | would I'M
agiue | could hear his deep toned voice,
but it was but the wind signing funeral
requiem in unison with my lonely heart,
Ronald's grave was my bridal bed.
Oh then, chide me not for weeping as
sit here consuming the midnight oil
meditating upon buried love. | sit here
gazing upon the mementoes Of his love,
here a rose and there tiny she'll, we'll do
remember the night when he took it from
its hiding place amid the crystal waters
and gave j! TO me. Will it ever thus
sparkle again as it did then Yes bright
shell, for upon the crystal waves I'll
launch your fairy bark and wish [ too
could rest in the coral caves Of the ocean,
and perchance the great waters may watt
you to some pebbIy beach, sing softly in
the lovers ear of loving vows but sunder-
ed hearts. Oh that too could fly away
and be at rest, there is no kindred spirit
TO sympahize with me, for ! am all alone,
though gaze around me and behold the
gay faces and happy forms Of youth whir-
ling on the eight fantastic toe" in the ma
yes Of the airy dance, though | hear the
magic words of resstless eloqnence, tho
gaze upon the blue ETHEREAL sky radiant
with gems oracuIar,' still am all alone.
for see the beauteous star of love in the
armament on high reckoning for this toll
worn soul TO come away and dwell with
it, but this weary spirit must linger yet
awhile with this (rail tenement of clay,
must linger till the Great Sovereign Ar
chitect who has power to give and take,
call me away TO dwell with the loved one
who went before. Until then let me
weep for an all clone. Hereafter life
will cause no flowers to bloom for me,
this bleeding heart must ever wear the
dark mantle of sorrow, for in yonder
green mound where the winds play
among the flowers that bloom upon his
iowiy bed is buried aIl-save my tears
Oh then wonder not when | weep, for
my home is lonely, my heart is well nigh
broken. am all alone.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-02-14
Valentine Day.

To-day is quite gala day TO the young
folks, and we may add "children Of larger
growth" enjoy the occasion no little.
This is the day on which declarations OF
Love are made, and we doub; not that our
friends who are still worshipping at the
shrine of Cupid, will not sutIer the pres
en-. opportunity to pass without making a
declaration TO the object Of their atfec-
tions.
We advocate the innocence Of Valon-
tines, when they are Of the right sort. for
If they can DO no good they can DO no
harm. But we flown down and res'
with contempt tina, class of indecent car
acture Valentines that tend 10 insult, and
a, the present day are much used. Such
Valentines should be eschewed, for be /
known that "a lack Of decency is lack
Of sense."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-02-14
DiSa appointment.

II was thought by great many per-
SOS that in consequence of so much
snow that the Potomac river would rise
to an unprecedented attitude and "take
down" everything in lis way. With this
expectation quite a number of our young
Maryland friends came TO witness the
exit of our beautiful Bridge, bit they
were badly disappointed, and it affords
US pleasure TO register the fact.
The Bridge--tha, beautiful specimen
Of archtecture--has stood the test +; il
had been tried some few years since anu
was found "rue and ,rus,y."
|, would have been painful sigh, &c
us TO have seen shat noble structure car.
ried away--however much pleasure i
nigh, have afforded the visitors. As the
object of their visit was not accomplished
they took advantage Of the freedom o
Virginia and got exceedingly gay
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-02-14
Found.

Whilst our devH was perambulating
promiscuously through town in search oil
adventures and local items, he fell into a
moralizirg strain on humanity, caused by
the sight Of some wandering Grpseys. he
stumbled awkward fellow :! and preclp-
itated himself with great violence against
the hard pavement, but in falling ne
found an item, for the subjoined B'Ief-
dOuT arrested his eye, which we publish
for the ediicarion and amusement of all
iOo.yers.
The deUH thinks that it was intended
for Valentine, and also tina, fellow 8
DOg-iype is the only irue Valentine 10
send -
sharps Burgh
Deer mis- i sending you mi liknes to
YOU il is me and no bodey else but lnope
that you vii! have yours taking when
ICON over lhare vii gIli no more at pre-
sent fare wei fore This Tim
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-02-14
Sudden Thaw-Narrow Escape.


The rapid ,hsw of the snow, on Thurs
day, Friday and Saturday last, caused all
the streams to rise as rapidly, and we learn
that much damage was done in conse-
quence thereof. On Saturday one por.
ton Of our town was completely inunda-
ted the streets that few days previous
afforded such excellent sleighng, had
suddenly me,amorPhored into dangerous
ca,erac,s. TO afford some idea Of the
strength Of the current, negro boy some
u or IS years Old was endeavoring to
cross Mill Stree, when his feet was swep'
from under him and the water carried him
down distance e some two-huudred
yards, and strange 10 say he escaped un'
hurt to the srca! surprise of every one.
The Streets through which the water
passed have been considerably injured
ard now present very rude, rocky and
rugged aspect, which calls loudly for rep
aralion. Our Getty Fathers" will please
take notice.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-02-14

HoHoway's Pills, in spite OF The pref
udices of medical marlinets, have found
their way into the leading hospitals and
dispensaries OF Europe, and are now the
established family medicine Of all classes
in the United States. Upon the stomach
and liver, which prepare and temper the
blood, upon the organs which vilalize il
in the process of respiration, and upon
the excrerory vessels, which discharge
from the system theresdium not required
for the purposes Of nutrition, these pills
operate in an almost miraculous manner,
regulating, invigoratlng, cleansing, and
terrifying the whole physique. In bilious
disorders, dyspepsia, asthma, dlarrhea,
dysentery, sick headache, constipation
general debility, and complaints peculiar
TO females, their effect is astonishing.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-02-14

The Great Freshet In the potomac.
The Damage 10 the Long Bridge
Mountains Of Ice-InterruptiOn 10
Southern TraUeL--The Steamer Pow.
hQtaa, SC.
Washington, Feb. 9.--The experiment
ia! :rp of the steamer Powhatan on Sat-
urdav, had the effect Of so greatly weak
Iepinp the ice in tie Potomac. that the
whole mass below the Long Bridge gave
way. and al the cob tide that above moved.
breaking some of the piles and moving
portions of the bridge many feet from the
( line in several places. The vicinity OF
the bridge has been thronged all day by
thousands OF spectators.
About five o'clock on Saturday alter
noon, the ice from the Potomac at Little
Falls broke away, and came down the
roaring current in immense masses, piling
i, no mountain high above the causoway,
and carving three or four hundred feet OF
The treslle work away Of that portion OF
the bridge between the centre masonry
and the Virginia shore. Ii also moved
tie heavy frame work on the piers IN the
channel several feet. When the fog rose
the whole river above presented magn'ii-
cent spectacle. There were two disnnct
ridges, varying from five to thirty iee'
high, above the centre masonry OF the
bridge, and the ice was gorged as lar as
the eye could reach. ~.
On the arrival Of the cars on me Vlr-
ginia side, the passengers, about 'hn'y IN
number. walked up 10 the tow path, and
crossed the acqueduct at Georgetown, ar
irving here in sorry plight. The bag
gaze was forwarded via the Little Falis
Bridge. but it is rumored here that por-
ton of the causeway, connecting that
structure with the Virginia shore, is i'm
Passaole.
The Steamer Powhaiaa is not yet up,
and il is announced that she is below gor-
ced in the ice, but it is more probable that
she is prevented by the dense fog and the
Aoa,ing ice from making her usual time.
Should she not arrive in time 10 connect
with the Northern cars in The morning.
the Mount Vernon or Baltimore will take
her place on the route.
Tie Steamer George Page, owned by
the Orange and Alexandria Railroad, will
be ready in a few days to make the con-
nection between Washington and Alexan-
dria.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-02-14

Col. VIM. Selden, the Marshall in
Chief Of the Procession 10 take place at
the Inauguration of The President elect, in
Washington, publishes Programme of
the order, &c. The ceremonies will be
very imposing, and the procession large.
1t will move from the National Hotel, at
II o'clock, and march TO the Capitol, the
military, civic associations, &C., with
flags, aJornmenls, &C., "but no offensive
emblems or devices will be permitted to
disturb the OCCASION Colonel John Mi
nor and Beverly Tucker are the Assistant
Marshalls from Virginia.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-02-14
Great Floods.

We gather the following from our e1
changes in reference TO the receh' VIA"
and floods throughout the country. -.
| At Albany, New York, two ml'''o'
dollars worth of property has been destroy
ed bv the flood The whole OF The lower
nart OF the city was submerged and sever
al lives were lost.
The Susquehanna river in consequence
of the breaking up Of the Ice' oVerHo"eI
the banks at Harrisburg, and the ice was
oiled upon the railroad track fifteen feet
high, causing a suspension OF the running
of the trains. An awful destruction OF
property was apPrehend'd.
At Philadelphia there was great fresh
ct in the Schuykil river and the wharves
were submerged. At EaslOn the DeIa-
ware river rose sixteen feet on Sunday,
AT last accounts all the streams were H.
sing still higher and much damage was
apprchended. At Albany steps were be-
inc taken for the relief of the sufferers.
The Mississippi river had broken nP'
and also the Missouri, and were rising
with great rapidity. Much damage to
property was anticipated
At Chicago the freshet had done I'M
mense damage to railroads, bridges, te!e-
graph wires, mills, &c.
On Friday, at Aurora, two bridges
saw-miII, planning mill, a carriage factory
and large quantities of lumber were car,
ried off. The Rock Island Railroad
bridge was swept away, Also the MIchi-
gan Central Railroad bridge at IpslIann,
and the bridge at the Niles, with several
over 81. Josephs and Kalamazoo rivers
The damage done TO the Chicago, Bur,
Iing,on and Quincy railroad is estimated
at 100000.
AtOswego the ice broke up suddenly
and sweep: away six schooners from their
moorings into the lake, besides doing
much damage to others.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-02-14

Pocket PICKED.-In Baltimore, a few
nights since a party stepped into lottery
Office on Baltimore street, and presented
ticket he had purchased during the day,
and which had drawn prize of $500
He was told to return on the following
morning and the money would be paid, las
il was not then convenient 10 do II. He
had proceeded but short distance when
his pocket was picked Of pocket book
containing s45 in cash and the ticket
The thief secured the money and threw
the pocket book on the street, where il
was found by Waterman with the prize
ticket in it.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-02-14
SD+3 hJlsRy7

In Bolivar, on Sunday Morning, Janua-
ry h, Ellen Louisa Broton, infsn
daughter Of Henry A. and Sarah d. Cole
man.
In WspeIlo. Iowa, on the l4.h uli.,
Mrs. finn JdHe DOWns, wife of MIR. Dav-
enpors Downs, formerly OF Berkeley
county, and daughter Of Mr.. Samuel Cox
IN The 25ih year Of her age.
In Lexington, Missouri. on Thursday
last, Of consumption, after long Illness
Mrs. Funny p. SfeUart, wife of Chris
tan VI. Stewart, formerly Of Msriinsburg'
and daugble of Levi and PAMELA Ben
ton, OF Kentucky, in the 2ith year OF her
age. Dp
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-02-14
High water.

By the sudden evaporation Of the sno"
into water, the old Potomac, which has
been covered for some time with ice, drank
Justify from It's tributaries, and soon II
began swelling at an alarming rate. On
Sunday last the watery element preIomi
mated and Of course the ice had TO "knock
UNDER" which event did take place about
. o'clock. The spectacle thus presen-
TED was as grand and beautiful as des-
tructige.
We learn that great damage has been
sustained along the river. A number of
dams were carried off, amongst them
Dam No. 5, which will seriously effect
the boating business on the Chesapeake
and Ohio Canal. 1t is supposed by some
that navigation throughout. the whole line,
from Cumberland TO Georgetown, will
not be resumed for at least year. Dam
No. 4, which is now being rebuilt, was
materially injured. Throughout this
County we hear that great many Bridg,
es have been carried away by the rising
of the smaller streams.
In Washington County, Nd, we un-
derstand tina. immense damage was done
on An,etam and Beaver Creeks ; dams
and bridges were swept of.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-02-14

81 DIGEST!' SUCH Is TIE True MEANING
of the word "PEPSLN," or Of the two Greek
words from which il is derived. This is the
significant and appropriate title of the IRUE
DIGESTITE FLUID, or GASTRIC JUICE,
prepared by DIR. J. S. HOUGDTON, of phia-
delphia, from the fourth Stomach oC the Ok, for
the cure Of Indigestion and Dyspepsia. 1t -
Natures own remedy for an unheailhy Stom-
ach No art Of man can equal It's curative pow
crs II renders GOOD EXITING perfectly
consistent with HEALTH See the figure Of
the Ok, in another part Of this paper.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-02-14

VIRGINIA NoLCANo.-Wc learn from a
reliable source that the statement in refer
ence to a volcano having recently made
It's appearance in Western Virginia, on
the great Backbone Mountain, is true. 1t
is al point on the Mountain directly be-
tween The heads Ct the Dry Fork OF Cheat
and the South Branch OF the Potomac riY-
ers, at a place known by the name Of the
"Sinks," so called from the depressed
condition of the Mountain at that point.
These "Sinks" are lunnel-shaped and
each one embraces as much as an acre OF
ground. On the Isl day of January the
reports caused by the bursting forth OF
the subterranean fire were heard for dis
lance of twenty or thirty miles. Nast
columns Of flame and smoke issued from
the orihces, and red hot stones were
thrown up in The air several hundred fee,
above the mouth of the crater. Our IN
formant adds shat the people in the VIcn-
ity are becoming alarmed at the pertnac-
ity with which the flames are kept up and
the red hot masses Of rocks thrown out.
A heavy, rumbling noise, like distant
thunder, is continually reverbeFatlng
through the deep caverns Of the noun
tain, which al times seems 10 trembIo
from summit to base. Cumberland TEL
erT0Dh
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-02-14

Veterans of The ReUolution.--The
whole number of revolutionary soldiers on
the pension rolls on the 10Th Of July last
was only five hundred and fourteen, and
seven deaths have been since then regis
tered. The noble and nvincible band Of
heroes is fast passing away.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-02-14

NEURALGIA, one Of the mos, pain.
fol as well as debiIItaling diseases known
TO the human family, is readily cured by
that popular medicine, Corter's Spanish
MIXTURE. Hundreds Of persons have tcs-
tlfed that they have found speedy relief
from this Distressing affection by the use
of the Mixture, alter the most skilful
physicians had utterly failed 10 do them
any good.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-02-14

Fhy Thousand on one Lady.--Is is
stated a magnificent ball was given by q
celebrated leader Of fashion in Phlladel'
phia on Thursday evening last. Her
spacious house was thrown open and
there was a profusion Of expense incnr'
red. y large number Of guests were IN at,
tendance from New York. Baltimore,
Boston and other cities. The costumes OF
the ladies' are described to have been rich
and beautiful almost beyond precedent.
The hostess herself appeared in dress
worth, il has been stated, fire thousand
dollars ! Jewels of almost fabulous val
ne formed part Of her costume indeed,
it is presumed her entire dress and adorn-
ments could not have fallen short Of Gfly
thousand dollars And yet in this very
city, many are freezing from cold, and
furnishing with hunger, unable 10 buy fuel
and bread.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-02-14
Query.

Who ever saw snow evaporate so
rapidly -! was question pFopounded
very often this week. Probably that
spirited little party that sleigh-rided &c
Boonsboro' can solve the problem.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-02-14
Selling Off at Auction.

1t will be seen By an advertisement IN
another column that l.. A. SCHLoss intends
selling off his entire stock Of Goods a
Public Auction. Bargains can now be had
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-02-14

The House Of Representatives has now
evening sessions, sitting till nine o'clock.
p. NJ.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-02-14
OMJesJIAJ SOS5 * -
For the Register.

Tor Inc ReSi't'
Now what wondrous pity
That the sleighing all must stop,
That this fogy of city
Must again to dullness drop -
That when the moon is shining,
We cannot swiftly glide
With fairy form reclining
Each lucky youth beside -
That no merry bells are tinkling,
AS faster still we 60,
No spray our faces sPrinkling
From banks of pure white snow.
But tho the snow has vanished,
(As I've seen ruby wine,)
Shall pleasure all be bonished
Because old Sol will slime
And if the earth get dry, sirs,
And needs must take a swill,
Shall we set up cry, slrs,
Because she drank her I'LL ?
Nay, blame her not for drinking,
Nor censured let her be
When re get dry, I'm thinking,
We all DO just as she
Then let the jolly parties,
That made such glorious fun,
Still 90 on, my hearlies,
Despite the shining sun.
And still, the light, fantastic
Toe, we will gaiIy trip,
And deep, with hearts elastic
From pleasures bowl we'll sip.
Thou lovely goddess, Venus,
Our homage yet is true.
(And hist my boys-between US,
Let's remember BdcchlS too !!
Always shall gentle beauty,
Hold in our hearts her shrine
Her health shall be our duty
So, quaff the sparkling wine
And when the heart is weary
And narrowed is the soul,
Expel sensations dreary
And drown them in the bowl.
Well drive dull Care and Sorrow
TO regions far away,
Nor think upon tomorrow
We live but for today.
The bricks our feet required,
When we had sleighing been,-
Tho it may not be admired
Well put our hats within.
And tho no bells are sounding
Sweet music in the ear,
Nor gallant steeds are bounding
Beneath the moonlight clear
Altho' meath Luna, brightly
The crystals do not CLEAN,
Nor snow is resting lightly
To catch her steady beam
Yet music sweeier, clearer.
Is ringing from those Bellies
That 10 our hearts ale dearer
Than all that in them dwells.
The crystal SHOWS reflection,
Goleonda's glitt'ring prize,
Can never bear inspection
Beside their lovely eyes.
With JOY kind Fate will store us,
! Then why regret the snow
Let's take what is before us,
And-hang ii--let il 90.
February 9th. 1857. U. /
Selling Off at Auction.
II will be seen by an adVefllsemc
another column tina, l.. A. ScHLoss INT
selling off his entire stock of Good
; Public Auction. Bargains can now be
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-02-14
gy26LL3hrB9

At the MalIhy House, Baltimore, on
Thursday evening. 2sd ull., by Rev. Mr..
Hitchcock, a. Burton, TO Miss Sarah
c. Fare, both Of llarper's Ferry.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-02-14
Hotels for Sale.

Mr.. |. n. CARTER will eiler his Hote
Property in Charlestown, at Public Sale
if no, sold previously a, Private Sale, or
Friday the 9th of March.
Mr.. JAMES CHAMBERS will also offer
his Hotel Property in Boonsboro', Md. "a
Public Sale. on Saturday the 2lsl inst.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-02-14

PIANOS. 1--WE invite attention 10 the adj
veriisement of HoRAGE WATERS. Persons
wishing Pianos or Meodeons will do well
10 call upon US before purchasing.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-02-14
BALTIMORE MARKET

BALTIMORE MARKET.
Howsrd street flour s6,l2a. White
wheat 81 40; red wheat 81 80 81 40 C.
White Corn 60 Yellow Corn 62 cts.
Clipper, l2M inst.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-02-14
gIB 8AGLBI5,
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For the week ending Feb. IA, 1851.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1857-03-04
NOURSE e. VIELE,
Corner Of Front and. Resk Island Streets
Have for sale st reduced prisss,!
PEASE'S FA RIM MILL,
for grinding wheat, com, DC.

for grinding wheat, corn, DC.
THE STAR MIL l.,
for grinding corn and corn In the ear.
Cor shelters, Neat Cutters, sausage stui'
fsrs, Hegrsgor's Agricultural Betlsss,
Tho best used Usage ORANGE skeD, Mnois
.sls and retail. Sc. 1Aui'wu