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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-04-17
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The attempt of The late President ant
Directors of the Chesapeake & Ohio Ca
nal to retain possession of this greatly
abused and mismanaged work, has result,
ed in a signal failure. The injunction
which hey prayed for has been refsued by
the Court, and The Canal passed into lh'
hands of their successors. The Sigh
break which occurred last week be
low WilIiamsport has been repaired, ant
navigation resumed upon the whole line
and boats are running briskly.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-04-17
democratic Meeting

4 Meeting of the Democratic party Of
4 Districts Nos. and 6, al Shepherds.
town. will be held at the house of Joseph
Enller, in Shepherdstown, on Saturday
the l7th inst, at 3 clock, p. NJ, for tho
purpose OF appointing delegates 10 a Con.
yenlion 20 be held in Charlesiown, on
Monday the 10Th INST, Court-day, for tie
purpose of nominating Candidates for the
various County Offices.
MANY DEMOCRATS.
April II, 1888. 1t
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-04-17
Growing Crops.

The growing crop of wheat in this sec
ton is progressing finely. The fine
showers of rain during this week has adj
ded new impetus to it and now presents
heaIlhful anG thrifty appearance. Al
though the Ay has played sad havoc 10 :
great deal of the early sowing an abundan
crop can vet be realized if no unforeseen
i'll belalIs ii before lis maturity. Oar ex
changes from all sections Of the unie'
States also speak of tie growing crops IL
favorable terms.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-04-17
PUBLIC MEETING.

In pursuance of call issued by the
Mayor, very large meeting of the Gill
zens of Shepherdslown and its vicinity
was held in the Armoiy Hall, on We'd
nesday night, the l4lh inst. for the pun
pose of taking such steps as might be
deemed necessary to urge upon the favor
able consideration Of Congress the advan-
tages offered bv this place as site for
the proposed National Foundry.
On motion by Col. Charles Harper,
JOSEPH WELSHANS, Mayor, was
appointed to preside over the deliberations
of the meeting, and I. II. TowNER and
JouN Il. little were appointed Secre-
taries.
Col. John F. Hamtramck having first
explained the object for which the meet
ing was called, moved that Committee
be appointed to prepare an address setting
forth The great merits possessed by Shop,
herLstown for the proposed National
Work.
The Chairman appointed the following
named gentlemen TO constitute said Com
mittee, viz John f. I!amt,amck, Charles
Harper, John II. McEndree, +. II. Tow
uer, Henrv Berry, WIN. MOulder, John
Wysong, |. s. Tanner and Samuel Knott.
The Committee having retired, presen-
ted an address to tie meeting, which, at.
ter some discussions, was unanimously
adopted.
On motion, the above Committee were
instructed to supcrintcnd The printing and
circulation of The Address adopted by lhe
meeting.
o. motion it was resolved that the
Secretaries have these proceedings pub
li>hed in the several papers of the County.
Tie meeting then adjourned sine die.
JOSEPH WFhStiANS, Cham.
jonx Il. zprrln, Secretaries
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-04-17
Stacking Calamity.

.2HhoIe TamiIy B,oncd.-The an
nexed shocking calamity occurred TO far
mer, named Daniel Comstock, who had
been living in Jefferson county, New
York, with his four IirlIe daughters, Mary,
Maria, CoIona, and Cora, alone in his
house, the mother being absent al Auburn,
under medical treatment, on Sunday night
last:
"About0 o'clock it was discovered
thar the residence Of Mr.. Comslock Vas
in flames, and before assistance could be
rendered it was burned to the ground, to-
gelher wiki its five inmates 1t would
seem from the position Of affairs, that Mr..
G.. and his four daugbleEs-the eldest OF
whom was only ten years--were al! asleep
together in one bedroom, in corner OF
the house. The first Indication they had
of the fire was, probably, not until the
building was full Of flames, for it's appa.
rent the fire took from keg Of ashes in
the bedroom in question. and, III burning
It's way 10 the bedroom, ii must have en-
yeloped everything in flames. Rushing
in the darkness forth from the bedroom,
the frantic children flew IN different drec-
tons, blinded by the smoke and flames,
while the unnatural father, who loved his
money more than his offspring, ran up
stairs to get his box OF Valuabus, while he
might have easily opened The bedroom at
the outset, and placed himself and children
beyond dangcr--lor The bedroom was on
he ground floor. But, alas for human
IrlaiIly!--his misery habits ruled him, and
his batkeued bones and ashes we've found,
after the fire, lying across his box in the
cellar where he had fallen.
As if this affair was not sufficiently
shocking in itself, we are compelled to
turn to The poor wife. who, away in Au-
burn, is contemplating the happiness OF
her lille ones, and the prospect OF spec
dy reunion with them. A letter was re-
celved lie following day, IN which occur
the following sentences:
My dear ones at home! You will be
surprised, and trust, like me, you will
be joyiully surprised, when | tell you
that am coming home next week.
should have started this morning,
if | had had an answer 10 the letter | sem
on Tuesday last. feel as if canno.
possible wait til! it comes.
, am not strong enough 10 endure much
though am gaining. | am very mucF
excited with the prospect OF going home
hope shall get calm before start.
think | see you all very happy, my dea
children, when Pa reads tins to YOU
Be COCO children, and | hope before an
other Friday noon 10 be with you.
Your adecionate mother, A. NJ. {.
Alas alas for this poor woman, wher
she learns the fate of her "dear children
and realizes that after all she is alone il
: tie world ! May God ply and strength
en- her.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-04-17

The Bank Of the Commonwealth, to be
located in Richmond, with minimum cap,
ipaI of 100000 AMI maximum capital
Of -. 600, 600, passed both houses OF ne
Leg,sIa,ure on Wednesday night. NJ
IoJeuendenl Banks are authorised TO sub
scribe 20 per cent. of their capital to tins
new Bank. which is intended to be the
CT. aring House OF The independent Banks.
is understood lhal the Bank Is 10 ne
shortly organized. lis based upon a de-
post of state stock.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-04-17

The United States Senate has confirm
ed the following nominations: J. VI. Gre
gorv, U. S. attorney, eastern district oI
Virginia; T. b. CbilLress. u ). attorney
middle district Of tennessee; S. X. SHAY,
surveyor Of customs, Pori Of Alexandra,
Va; G. Johnson surveyor Of customs,
Fredericksburg. Va; J. BolaHnoh, sur
veyor Of customs, East River, Va; r y.
WEBB, surveyor Of customs, Suffolk, ' .;
!. 4. Martin. marshal, western di-I;!r, &"
Virginia; J. f. Wiley, iaarshsl, ea<l,n
di.uict Of Virginia; O. ". Nrrch2ai, saE
,eyor Of customs, Dutni.i-s, Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-04-17
Robbery.

We learn that MIR. RoBERT G.. HARPER,
formerly of this town, was knocked down
and robbed in the city Of Baltimore on
Wednesday night Of las, week. Of lis
pack;i book containing sum Of money,
and also of lis oyeI Goa. aEd dgess-coaI
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-04-17
National Foundry.

Considerable excitement seems 10 pre-
vail in several localities in regard to get
ting the most advantageous and suitable
SHE for the National Foundry, which is
about being established by The Govern
ment in place Of The one destroyed by fire
al Pilisburg. Meetings have been held
at Richmond, Fredericksburg, Alexan-
dra. Georgetown, Wever.on, Cumberland
and many other places, each place trying
10 show the greatest advantage fer this
imporlan; National Work, and it will be
seen by the proceedings in another col
umn of this paper tina, a large and respect
able Meeting of the citizens Of this p lace
and vicinity was held on Wednesday eve
ming last,in view Of directing the attention
of Congress to this place as suitable site
Cor the foundry.
We notice thai the Non. JAMES NJ. Ma
son has introduced lie subject in the SEN
ate, and that on his motion "a resolution
was adopted mslruc,ing the Commltee on
military Affairs TO inquire inlo the expe-
diencY of the site at Shepherdsiown, for
the establishment! of a national foundry
and we are confident tina: this place can
present as many, il not more advantages,
for this work, than any OF the above nam
ed localities.
In the first place we have very strong
and never failing stream of water running
through the centre of our town with fall
OF 60 e,,which alone would be suf1icien,
power 10 propel machinery OF the
largest dimensions, lone Factory, two
Girls, and two Saw Mills are now regu-
larly turned by this stream. Then we
have the Astounding Potomac flowing by
The side Of us which will produce water
sufficient for all imaginary purposes.
We then direct attention 10 the large and
capacious Mills, near town, owned by A.
X. BorRLER, Esq, which can be pur-
chased upon reasonable terms, and large
enough, together with various other adj
vantages and buildings TO contain Man
ufaclory ofcXtensive capacity, with large
Cement Mandatory attached to II; the ce-
men, can be sold as readily as il can be for
warded TO the cities. Then we have iron
ore in abundance in our midst which can
easily be developed and never exhausted !;
besides, there is the Chesapeake u Ohio
Canal in close proximity rendering every
facility for transportation.
The climate is healthy, and salubrlous,
surrounded by country beautiful IN
scenery. Besides This, this locality is De-
vond the reach Of the enemys sabre, and
not too far either, for all necessary purpo-
ses. We trust our representatives from
this district will use their utmost exertonS
in our behalf. memorial setting forth
al The advantages al this P lace will be
presented before Congress IN few days
for their DELHI ration.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-04-17

Tie Baltimore Sun says: From lnior-
m alton which has reached us, there would
seem to have beena considerable stampede
Of slaves from The border Valley counties
of Virginia during the late Easter hoh,
days.-We have heard of seven having
made their escape from the plantation OF
Mr.. Mason, in Loudon county, near the
Point Of Rocks, and two from Befkciy
county. l, is supposed Sthers have also
goac."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-04-17
G-a =. -o-1
Il ELL5 "a

In this County, on the Sth inst, Mrs
Mary .9nn Kcansy, wife of VIM. r.
Kearney, in the - of her age.
In Norfolk, on the 18TH uh., robert Il
Slem0ns, aged years and 4 monrhs,onIy
child Of RobeTt S. and Maggie FIagg OF
Martnsburg.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-04-17
CAUTION !!

}QHE undersigned hereby forvarns al
( prisons from bunting, fishing. tearing
down fences, or lrespassiag in any way
upon lis premises as 10 lnj1re them. -
ali VITO wiI 50 offend will prosecute Il
tie fullest extent Of Tie law
ABRAHAM SHEPHERD.
for Henry SHEPnERD.
Ap;il =, 1883. 81
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-04-17
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES II, 1858.
Correction.

Although a member elect Of the board
of CounciImen handed US the names OF
the Councilmen elected on Monday OF
last week, he neglected TO give US tho
name Of Mr.. Vincent Mnmaduks who
was also duly elected as one Of the Coun-
cilmen for the Corporation of this place.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-04-17

Near this place, on Wednesday tie IN
inst. by Rev. DR.. Andrews, Dr.. John {.
Tdnwyck Of Baltimore, to AlIsS H'S"''l
r., daughter OF Henry Berry, Esq" OF
this town.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-04-17
COUNTY SURVEYOR.

I'VE are authorized to announce s.
" HOWELL BROWNS candidate
for the office Of County Surveyor at tao
election in May next.
April II, 1853. 10
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-04-17
For the Register.

The attention of the corporate auihori-
ties is directed to the filthy condition of
The streets. TIE iudiclous Application Of
a small sun would Tend greatly to i'm
prove the appearance of the town. Can
not the INSTRUCTIONS near the town run
which have been an eyp-sure TO every
one, be removed Surely Two years Is
quite long enough TO PERM, such nuI-
sance TO remain. lAA'I El'
Death Of Col. Ihos. II. Benton
Thomas Il. Benton died at his resi-
dence in tie city of Washington, last Sat
urday morning, about o clock, retaining
the full exercise Of his m!md nearly up to
tie last hour e his existence, and with
characteristic iimness and industry, em-
blowing himself in finishing the work on
" Inch lie was engaged.
lie was man who made lis mark III
the history Of our country. With detects
OF temper and disposition which all must
acknowledge, he yet had traits which
commanded The aspect even OF his oPPo-
ncn,s. With great experience, untlrlng
industry, and indomilabc zeal, he Pur-
sued every political or public object which
attracted lis aWenlion--and vas never
turned aside by ob-lacIes Or difficulties.
AS Senator from Missouri, for many
years, he took rank with HE leading men
of the Senate, when the Senate saw lis
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-04-17
sEE TEE FOLLOWING :

SEE TEE FOLLOWING
Rats, Reaches, Bugs, Insects, &c.
What ihs TURNER'S say
A late writer says that "the various species
Of ycrmiu are multiply ns al fearful rato
throughout the land ." A pos tmaster IN Hi
nos writing to "Costar's" Depot, cay, "The
country il literally oyerrun with them trats,
mice, &c.
What tie People say:
cave. ILL.,. June 2ls;. 1857
Dear Sr.-N, brother. J. w. McCreery r.
NJ, purchased box Of your Rat EXlermin1.
Tor, AID iUuHd 1t 10 be Whist YOU recommend
1t 10 be, perfect Rat destroyer. bcieJy 10.
close So icr mose ol H. Yours, &c
ASHLEY McCkEEbY
New York, Dec. II, l-J7.
Sir-All tIIi, summer have been troubled
with Reaches and Mice. ] was actually asba-
med Of the house, for tie Reaches were every.
where, and don't know what should have
done By this time. purchased box Of your
Exierminaior and tried il, and in one week
there was not Roach or Mouse in the house.
JOA% u. GlYE.SS, No 81, Elm st.
Moorc's Salt Works, Ohio, Jure 8, 1857.
I Dear Sir have used IL. (the Rat, koach,
Sc, Externinaior) three nights, sSd At IS ma
kino i sad havoc among lne Kat trlDe
Your &C, 7. BECoh'
Hhai he Pes soy
We know by actual experience, that Cos,
. tar'," PREPARATIONS Tor Rats, koacnes, bea
Eu,s, aud Insects generally are complete ana
perfect exierIninstors. N \. .7lG'' nay Il"
"Cos,ar'sp Rat, Roach, &c, Exlermlnator IS
an iufaIlbIe destroyer Of these Pestiient erea'
tgres.-IldiGnapOIis (had SeHi'nes'
What the Druggists say
GuiLFoRD < LEMBERcKg, Druggists, Leban-
en-. Pa. ave are pleased to say that which Is
sold gives great satisfaction"
GEo. ROSE, Druggist. Cardington, o. "I'
(the Rat, Roach. &C., EIterminstor,) sells Ike
bot cakes, giving general satisfaction"
I5- Sold ia ShepbeFdstown, Va, by BAKER
& BILLmrER.
Apri! II, 1853. &-Zm
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-04-17
Funeral Of Col. Benton.

Funeral services were performed Men
dav, l2lh, at two O'Clock, at the late resi-
dence of Col. Benton, on G slieet, Wash
ington. Immediately after the remains
of Col. Benton, and those of his grand
son, Just deceased, were conveyed to the
railroad depot for their removal 10 81
Louis, TO be inferred in the family buria
place.
The following named gentlemen acted
as pall-bearers to The deceased Senator;
Gen. Jessup, United States Army.
Gen. San. Houston, Of Texas.
Gov. Floyd, Of Virginia.
W. w. Seaton. ESQ Of Washington.
Hon. James b. Clay, of Kentucky.
w. II. Appleton, Esq, Of New York
Jacob Hail. Esq, of Missouri.
John G. Rlyes, Esq, of Washington.
The funeral was conducted wlthou
ceremony or pageant of any sori'--Aat'
MtcEgcncer.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-04-17
THE Small Note Bill.

The House Of Delegates, by vote OF
80 10 IS, has rejected the bill from the
Senate suppressing the circulation of S.
and $40 after certain periods. In the first
place the House struck out the clause
prohibiting the circulation Of any note un'
der $50. by vote of n to 30; and in the
next place defeated the bill by | l majority
A motion TO reconsider ,he vote re-
iecting this bill, was voted Gown--Ayes
so, Nays 60.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-04-17
TO ALL VERMIN p
4" COSTAR'S 1"

Rat, Roach, &c, Exterminator,
NOR the Destruction Of Rats, Mice, Ground
l. OF Field Mice, Moles, Reaches, Bug',
Ants, sc.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-04-17
limited SYNOD or THE PRESBYTERIAN

UNITED SYNOD or THE PRESBYTERIAN
CnuRcH.-This body comprising repre-
sen,atives from the various Synods IN the
United States, met at Knoxville, Tenn,
on the Ist inst. Rev. Chas. H. RIed, u.
d.. of Richmond, Va, was elected Mod
orator. On the ID day of the session, a
declaration of principles was reported, for
the purpose of showing the position the
SYNOD proposes TO occupy. 1t declares
against any agitation of the question o.
slavery. Lynchburg, Va, was chosen
as the place, and the third Thursday O
MAY, 1859, for holding the next conven
lion
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-04-17
The End Of The World.

As stated few days since, some Of Tie
Second Adventists of Newark, n. j., in
common with portion Of their co-be-
levers elsewhere, think that the end OF
the world, and HE resurrection OF the dead
are at hand. They place the date OF these
events on the I4Ih day Of Aprn, which Is
said to be the beginning Of the jewish
New Year, according to their reckoning.
In the language Of one of their organs (ihe
Quarterly Journal Of prophecy, published
at Philadelphia 'The beginning of the
new wear, April, l858,is the beginning OF
mot The end9 but the beginning OF the
1895 days, and the ushering in OF the
day of Jehovah's vengeance, and the year
of recompense for the controversy OF
Zion when it shall be said, the year OF
my redeemed is come"
The course of reasoning by which this
conclusion is arrived al is very long and
elaborate. Historical events, particularly
those connected with the career OF NaPo-
leon, and recent wars, beginning with the
Mexican war in 1876, and closing with
the presen, Chinese and East Indian sto-
ries, are largely relied on to confirm their
deductions.
Similar predictions have been so often
proved false that little disturbance will be
created by this. The journal alluded TO
saws the time is too short TO take subscrlp-
tons, but nevertheless announces itself as
a Quarterly, Vol, l, No. /. This would
seem TO indicate an expectation OF the
worlds existence for al least three months
onger,so as TO give time to publish No.2
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-04-17

The receipts into the treasury, week
before last, we're greater than any previous
week since the revulsion. The receipts
exceeded 100000. 1t remains to be
seen whether this sudden improvement is
Spasmodc or permanent. The Secretary
is said TO be greatly elated with the cheer
ing prospects.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-04-17

The MALlTIA.-The bill re. organizing
the MALTA, makes it obligatory upon the
County Courts, proceeding the first gen.
eral muster in May, 10 appoint three COM
missioners to superintend The election OF
Field Officers of the different regiments.
We presume the County Cour, of Jeffer-
son, will take action in the premises al
the ensuing term.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-04-17
Secretaries.
For the Register.
CHRfsTIANsBURG, Va. ;
Apr! II, 1858.

Mr.. Editor, - Thinking that you orsome
OF your readers would like to know some.
thing about this "Mounlan city" and
Western Virginia in particular, will en-
deavor TO give you description OF boil
in as short space as possible.
Ch!sliansburg is neat looking town,
situated near the summit of the Allegheny
mountains, aud contains about one thou
sand Inhabitants. 1t is over 900 miles
vest Of Richmond and Sc miles west OF
Lvnchburg. There are several valuable
springs within few miles OF town which
are filed TO overlooking with visitors du-
ring the summer season.
This town is noted for the beauty OF lis
ladies', and truly Mr.. Editor, There is nc
town 10 lis size in the State, that can show
as beautiful ladies as it can. 1t is indeed
the paradise Of beauty and IovelIness.
Ills not lip or eye we beauty call,
Blu, the fall force and joint effect of all. y
In conversation with some gentlemen
here | find that they served under Your
worthy Captain of the LighI-lnfanlry, J.
+. Hamtramck, while in Mexico.
The military spirit has been aroused in
this part of the enuntrv-voluntrer com
panies are beng formed throughout Yves.
tern Virginia. suppose tits done in or
der to be exempted from marching with
the "na,-ioot militia as they are general
" termed.
From all that have seen of Western
Virginia, | must candidly say THAT could
never make it my permanent residence
The land generally is poor and all kinds
of produce high. Chestnuts and ChincA'
pins grow to an enormous extent.
Respectfully, MOUNTAlNEEK.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-04-17

ARMY BILL PASSED. The bill providing
far regiment Of uonnleG volunteers for
TexAs, aud two aldiuunal regiments for
U.ah. haS passed both Houses OF The Ma
i.onaI Legislature 4uI BECOME law.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-04-17

a correspondent of the Christian Advo-
cate says, that in view ofthe recent lanen-
ted death of Bishop Waugh, the vacancy
created IN Methods, circles thereby, the
geographical position, the social impor-
lance, and the ecclesiastical circumstances
Of the city, Bishop Simpson will be invl-
ted to reside in Baltimore.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-04-17

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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-04-17

The point of dispute between Maryland
and Virginia seems 10 be whether the
North Branch of The Potomac as now re-
cognized, is truly the real boundary line,
many who profess 10 have knoe ledge oil
the early history Of these States saying
that i is net The Legislature OF both
Virginia and Maryland have passed bills
for the adjustment, Of the difficulty.