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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-02-27

Mr.. Henry F.. Doane. young mechan-
ic of Baltimore, has exhibited 10 the Off
GERS of the Baltimore & Railroad Compa-
ny, an invention which he styles "a self
acting coupling, which promises TO
prove OF considerable utility in the man
agemen, of railroad trains. The inven-
ton is simple in lis construction, and not
easily disordered, and readily couples the
cars The moment they are placed along
side each other. In case any car OF d
train should run off The track whilst under
way, the coupling Immediately detaches
It from the other.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-02-27

MuRDER.--An old Tree colored man,
named Sam Brock, well known in Win
chester, and who has been in the employ
Of Mr.. B. Gilbert, was killed on Salur-
day night last, at the house OF Wesley
Hall. free negro, residing on the
Char'estown road, in the vicinity of the
Opequon, by a slab in the breast with a
knife in the hands of a young free negro
man named jim Catlett. We have moi
received the full particulars, although we
learn that there were several negroes in
the house, al the time of the fatal occur
rence.--all of whom have been arrested
ard placed in the Jail of Winchester, along
with Catleti He was melted TO give the
slab, il is slated, by some remark made by
Brock concerning his (C.'s) sister. He
died verv short time after receiving the
wound. The case will probably be ex
amined by the Justices at March Court
Monday next.--Wmchester Trginian
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-02-27

Col. EDWARD LUCAs.-We regret 10
announce that Col. Edward Lucas, Pay
master, of the Hsrper's Ferry Armory,
has been i'll for the last Ten days with
pneumonia. At last accounts he was
rather better, but is snl iii a critical con-
dition. We trus, he may soon be reslor-
ed 10 his usual heallE. Free Press.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-02-27
SETTLE AND PAY UP !
Domestics and Groceries.

THAYE Just returned from Go more, nd
now opening a good supply OF ID mc.rrc<
and Groceries, >uch IS CatcoeS, ,,iEsl ms.
Bieached and Brown MCsun, 81, IS tuI44
O>naLur,, 10, II aud ~ Or. bienched Sheet.
ing, IRIS. Lin n, Pia,d Coz on, beaebe browa
and blue Dr'lins, Heavy Duel, Uh,c Ticking
bl ached aud unJleach,d knitting Cotton, best
quality col red KID Gloves, Nine a d colo ed
shetland Var, new c,cp Orleans Saga and
Mola,ses, Coffee, Crushed and pulVsrised Su.
ger, Mackerel, Herring, DC.
Feb. 81, WM. BOULDER.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-02-27
SHERIFFALTY.

I'VE are authorized TO announce JAMES
W w. CAMPBELL, Esq, as a candI,
date for lhe SherifIalty, at the election in
Nav next. Feb. 10, 1858.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-02-27

ANDREW KENNEDY, Eso.-This gen.
ileDan is now lying dangerously i'll at his
residence in this county, and his life is
despaiIed of by physicians and friends.
Ills loss to his family as well as to socie-
ty, would be irreparsble, He is gen.
lleman of enlarged and liberal views, and
The announcement OF his death would be
received with universal regret, and would
implore The passing tribute of a sigh from
every heart. Such men cannot be spared.
Free Press.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-02-27

SINGULAR AND AWFUL FREAK OF Ma
TURE--A ChiM tcith Frogs Head.--
A negro woman, belonging TO Mr.. Law
renee Smith, Petersburg, Va, lately gave
birth TO a child, Of the physical ma!forma-
lions of which were of The most horrible
and extraordinary possible character.
From the waist downward the child was
like others, and symmetricalIy built, but
above the middle it was moulded into a
frighiful resemblance to the form of a
frog. The head was flat, the mouth be-
ing several inches wide, and placed under
meath. The nose was entirely wanting.
as the eyes stood out like goggles. No
physician who saw it had ever witnessed
any phenomenon 10 compare with it, and
il was considered by them perfectly IN
precedenled occurrence in the annals OF
embryology. 1t lived hut a few hours.
The ears were the only portion of the
head which did not bear resemblance 10 a
frog, and these were much like those OF a
cat, being salient and pointed, and adding
still more TO the horrible appearance oil
the anomalous creature.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-02-27

= FRFpERleK LAND.-"Fsirview," con-
tanning 60 acres, short distance north OF
Winchester. was sold few days ago, by
Mr.. John Glaize, for $50 per acre, the
payment equivalent 10 'cssb. Purchaser,
Mr.. ]. Milton Baker, nfWinchesier.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-02-27
GEORGE r. STALEY,
JACOB e. MILLER,
JOHN II. MILLER.
Feb uaiy %, 1853.

HAVING so j oul my stock Of Goods 10 Sta.
IL e., miller d Bro, return my sincere
blanks to 10 pubic for their liberal patrona &c
and oicit continuance Of he same Ia NV
successors by business will Lave 10 lie CLOSED
Up iDmcdiatejy Therefore those that ow e enc
will plesse call forwaed and seale their ac
counts eIlh by money or note.
JACOB STALEY.
ShepheTjstown. Feb 81, 1858.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-02-27

ExTRAvAGANT.-The Empress Euge-
ME, f France, recently appeared at ball,
wearing Jewels whose value was estimated
at S900,OO and having flounces Of lace
on her robe that cost $l20,000.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-02-27
his land, raise the prize of his grain, he

could ENJOY IN return up top liquor.
The loyal people of Missouri-especi-
ally in the border counIes-look forward
to the impending war with the Mormons
as a lucky event 10 them. However de-
porable war would be, (but who does
not wan, the Mormons thrashed y yet
the people out here are anticipating a
"pie" by the operation, hope for the
/ fight, and therefore their "voice is still
I for war" If the war goes on the army
must be supplied with Horses, Mules and
/ Cattle, and this outfit must be furnished
by the farmers of this State, and at pres
ent there is a pIeuilude on hand, which
if sold to Uncle Sam at good price will
bring mint drops" into individuals peck
els. Already some enterprising fellows
have commenced purchasing stock on
speculation in anticipation of coming
events, looking on the Mormon war as
"a good tune coming
The late illegal arrest Of the indomta-
bic hero, VIM. Walker, has given 10 Mic
aragua quite an air OF importance, turning
/ the heads Of the great men of the Nation
TO that coveted point and also given
birth to various schemes TO Americanlze
/ il. Eli Thayer, the great yankee propo-
gandist, would have il coionized with
lining yankee clocks, wooden nutmegs,
| &C., from the North, while Mr.. Blair, the
nigger PhiIanlhGopist Of Missouri, would
rejoice 10 see it Hmrricanized by free
niggeIS. But the just and proper way
fer The good people of the United States
is to Just send General Walker back again
to his adopted country and let him regrn-
crate il, then I'LL acW be aceH.
This is great town for claw and Or
der" and there seems TO be great de-
light in enforcing the laws. Nearly eve
ry day somebody's "up" for transgres-
sing the mandates Of The ruler Of the peo'
pie, "warrants," squables, &C., is Of fire.
quent occurrence. The other day | wit
messed the trial of poor fellow for steal
ing a razor. The case was tried before a
Judge, who concluded the man was
."guiIry," but submitted the case to a ury
who brought in verdict of "not guilty"
The erudi;e expounder of the law not Ii
king this dissenson from his avowed de-
cision called the Foreman liar, where
upon the aforesaid Foreman reiterated his
decision, cursed the Judge and told him
that if he didn't "dry up" he'd thrash
him, which SguaShed the proceedings,
and Courtadj ourned--prisoner free--jpry
all IGNORED
land all went merry as marriage bell. y
In the way of ne,Us have nothing of
vas,importance 10 communicate, unless il
be the weather, which has changed from
superine spring like TO real seasonable
Winter.
Ii appears that have been tampering
upon the corns of some of your lenar
readers, in advising our bachelor frirnd
TO come west, and received severe ad
monition Cor doing so. Now, if the "ra
ter hill" gals have any use for The old
chap. why, "wilh humble submission anG
conscious inferiority," | modesdy with
draw my advice in their favor.
BCeno dos. Ii. E. u.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-02-27
For Clerk of the County Conn

70 The Toiers Of JBsyS0n County.
THOMAS \. MOORE respectfully an.
nounces himself a. a candidate for re-
elec,ion to { Office of Clerk Of the Coun.
~ Court, al the election in May next.
February 27. 1858. lie
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-02-27

NPERM, AdamsnGlue and TaIlow Can
y dies, ior sale by Renich 8. Co.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-02-27
@BI ADVBzG ~ 9B 2GBlgT9s,
NOTICE OF
&c ia pAnY7HnngH3

w L the Dndersis ned have this day entered
W irto Co-ParlLSlship for the purpose Ct
conjuc,ing the MERCANTILE AN d MANU-
FACT RING BUSINESS. We I've pur-
ciaseJ he Stock OF Goods Of Jacob Staey snJ
ntej the Store House &C upitd by him. We
ave also rent The FACTORY AND MA
CHI cry The present stock vii be ruu
oG at reduced prices SO as % make room Tor the
sp ing stock. We solicit STAR. o. The public
patronage and promise that they will not be
ni.anunInird.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-02-27

The bridge on the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad, across Snowy Greek gave way
on Friday last while train OF bur,hen
cars was passing over it, The engine
got over safely, but five of the cars were
precipilated to the bed Of the creek and
completely demolished.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-01-14
Have and O-Had-I,

This quaint little poem, translated from the Ger man, is beautiful paraphrase of the familiar pro verb, " A bird in hand is worth two in the bush J There are two little songsters we'll known in the land
 Their names are I-have and O-Had-I; I-HaW will come tamcly and perch on your hand
 But O-Had-I will mock you most sadly. I-Have, at first sight, is less fair to the eye,
 But his worth is far more enduring Than thousand O. Had Is, that sit far and high
 On roots and on trees so alluring Full many golden egg this bird will lay,,
 And sing you '' Be merry be cheery P o, merriy then will the day glide away
 And sweet shall your sleep be when weary. But let an O. Had I once take your eye,
 And longing to catch him once seize you, He II give you no comfort nor rest till you die
 Lifelong he I'll torment you and tease you. He II keep you all day running up and down hill,
 Now racing, now panting now creeping, While far overland, this sweet bird at his will,
 With his golden plumage is sweeping Then every wise man who attends to my song,
 Will count his I-Haye a choice treasure; And whene CT an O-Had-I comes flying along,
 Will just let him fly at his pleasure.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-01-14
AHtt. e.

fpNHANKFUL for past favors. Mir. CHRISTIAN U. REINHART would respectfully inform his nu- iinsrous friends and patrons that he has received sapply of GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, which he has carefully repaired and put in the best rum ming order, and will warrant them for one year Thesc Watches will be sold for less than their usual prfces: In regard to Mir. R's ability for REPAIR ING WATCHES, he cannot be exceiled, having bean manufacturer Of Watches for several years. Before coming to America he availed himself of Numerous advantages, to become thoroughly &C., quainted with the mechanism of the Watch Manu- factory It has been more than sixteen years since Mr. R, has been following the Business ; and since as has been in Anerca he has established for him telf an, excellent reputation All Watches which Nr. R. repairs, are warranted for one year.
 Ondce at Bald*ins Book Store, South Street,
 Ltchfeld, Conn.
 tT Watches can be sent safely y the New Mil Ford, Kent, or West Cornwall Mail Contractors.
 June 2s, 1867. H14
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-01-14

Gas LIGnTs.-The first gas lights may have said to have discovered themselves. The most remarkable natural jets were found at a collery at Whitehaven and Cumberland
 The miners were at work one day, when d gust of air of powerful odour passed by them, and catching fire at their lamps, blazed up with such brilii,ncy that the colliers took to their heels in fright. It was soon found, how ever, that the flame, large as it was; burnt quietly and without danger, and the men re- turned to their work. A curious result then appeared The flame was entirely put out, on the approach of fire; so that the only way to get rid Of the gas was to conduct it to the top of the mine A tube was fixed for this purpose, and the gas being lighter than the ar ascended to the surface. As soon as it ap- peared there, it burst out once more into brilliant flame, and crowds of people came to look at tn extrao dinary spectacle. The ap- tiitat oi If 4as to geueraI purposes of illumi. nation Was first tried by MT. Murdock, in Cornwall, in l792. The first display of gas works Was nlade at Bdulton & Watts Fouu. dry iii Birmingham, on the occasion of the re. jo.cugs for peace in 1909. Gas lights were frs, introduced into London at Golden Iaiie. August ls; 1901: They were u cd for light, ing Pail Mall in 1909, and were generally used in Dublin in 1916, and the streets were gene rally lighted in October, 1925. The gas
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-01-14
.HNAO~A AI.
BOcts and Shoes.

FH1EiR subscriber rry be found in Lords building, II up stairs. opposite the Enquirer office where As is prepared to make all kinds of BOOTS and SHOES to order in the best manner and at reason able prices including Ladies and Chiidrens Boots and Shoes
 REPAIRING done at short notice. 7' N IfFLAND,
 MtshAsld, April 2. 1857.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-01-14
H1aste1. ana CoA1.

UyHE subscriber has just received . cargo of the U blue kind of Plaster. Also, cargo of the best Spring Mountain Coal. Al those in want of Coal can have it at summer prices by sending in their ol ucrs this month E. GOULD. Nzl
 Li.saasla East Mill, Nov. 1T, lo57'
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-01-14
R. M E R MAN.
wArcHHs AND JEwHLRY.
"AS just returned from New York with an , L Eortment of

WATCHHa AND JEWELRY
 spectaeles, from 25 cents to sl0 the Plated Butter Knives, Spoons, Forks, Sewing Birds and Napkin Rings, vioiiucello Strings, Violin Strings, Bridges Screws, Tail-Boar1s and Resin Violin Bows and Tuneing Forks and Clarionet Reeds, and vari. oas Articles too numerous to mention, at the low est prices. i.
 Mtchfeld, May IS, 1857. d-z
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-01-14

HI oLISTER BRENNAN, Attorneys and Coun- LII selors at Law. Frederick D. Beeman, Com missioner of Deeds for the State of New York Office h Ssymours Building, South street, Itcheld, Conn.,
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-01-14

EoRGE A. HICKox, Attorney at Law. {" Office in Seymour's Building, South street, Ltchfeld, Conn.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-01-14
Saddle and Harness Making.

tnNHE subscriber continues to manufacture and A keeps on hand everythingin in his line of business -aHd he would invite the attention of the public to his establishment believing that he can supply Harness, Saddles. Bridles Collass, Whips &c of as good quality and IS cheap rates as can be found Elsewhere. .Jobbing and repairing promptly and satly executed.
 The subscriber has removed to the loft over the new grocery store of William H. Wheeler, East street, where he continuest to manufacture. sf 7t- FREDK BROWN. ! Itchfeld June l. 1S57
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-01-14
Blacksmithing and Wagon Re
 DairinS.

RTR H. B. GIBBUD, HAVING MADE AR
 M engagements which will enable him to attend to all work in the above Line, would respectfully inform tho citizens of Ltchtield and vicinity that he can be found at the building known as Rogers Blacksmith Shop in Spencer street, with every fa- Sility for quick and thorough execution of Jobs. His long experience workman, he trusts, will onabls him to give entire satisfaction to those who nay favor him with their patronage.
 Ltchfeld, April Fl, 1857. 52tf
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-01-14

1HRoSSAdANs Shaving, Hair-Cutting and Wig O Making Rooms-under the Mansion House, Iitehfield
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-01-14

M ENRY S. SANFORD Attorney and Coun- 1A selor Ut Law, Notary Public and Commissioner for New York; Office at New Milford, Conn.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-01-14
Dr.. E. w. Blake,

IN W. SEYMOUR. Attorney and Counsellor Jzeat Law, Ltchfield. Conn,
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-01-14

ID oBERT M. TREAT, Manufacturer of corn L1 shelters, churns, safety tug irons, &c., South Farms, Conn.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-12-14
From The Rockville (Na.) Journal. /

Mr.. Bonner, the enterprising publisher IT the
New York Lsdg,r, has entered into contract with
The Hon. Edward Everett 10 contribute a series of
letters for the columns Of his paper, for which he
has agreed 10 pay the sum Of 10000 towards the
purchase of Mount Vernon. Such herality on the
part Of Mr. Bonner can only lie exceeded hy his
spirit of enterprise. The already unpreccde sted
popularity Of the Ledg,r will no doubt be greatly
increased by the acquisition Of invaluable con
trilutor "a Mr.. Everett, whose name l. familiar
even to children in the remotest parts Of this va L
republic and whose unsellsh devotion and patriotic
efforts TO build up his home 90 the memory Of the
immortal Father Of his Country, has won for him
the esteem of every American.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-12-14
prom the su.qu, hama Pcnnsylvablao ]

SrrFRTcIn JunGNrNr.- Robert Bonner has
placed 5000 At the disposal ~ tho Hon. Edward
Everett 20 be appropriated 70 the par lotto aid be-
neyoent enterprise 90 which he j. devoted heart
and soul. viz. the purchase Of Mount Vernon. IN
consideration for which Mr. Everett Is 10 contribute
weekly 10 the New York Ledger. Shallow phi
losophcrs, 80 plenieous, who iak much and think
little. opinc that Everett. in contributing 20 the
Trigger. deroeates from his dignity a. a man of
letters and a statesman. When - a scohlar aud
statesman more than mann When docs q man
arrive M a height too sublime 70 make use &c ~
opportunity 10 do great good 20 his fe0wsy when
does a man become too exalted 10 dispense know.
ledge. We have not yet learned Of an answer To-
these questions.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-12-14
lEiom the NORFOLK Day Book.l

ADVERTISING EXTRAoRDINARY.-R Bonner, editor
of the her J ork ledger who has probably paid
more money for advertising than any man now liv-
ing still adleles to the CUSTOM having lately paid
tie snug little sum of ten thousand dollars, in adj
vance for the services Of the Hon. Edward Everett
as contributor for year to his Ledger--the SER
ner appears Ia understand the importance of adver-
tisirg about as well as any one we ever heard OF,
as by Tat means he has built up circulation for
hs IaTer greater than any weekly paper ever pnb-
We commend his course to many OF our city mcr-
chants.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-12-14
From the Philadelphia Daily Press. ]

Certainly the Ne,o York Ledger is one Of the
peculiar institutions Of the country, and a pheno-
menon in the world OF newspapers. II is printed
by hundreds OF thousands and goes TO the Post
Office by carloads. Eight power presses running
tweniy.ihree hours out Of twenty-four are kept
ceasingly going throwing of its sheets and fire.
quently the extra demand is 50 great that presses
are employed in other establishments to supply it.
Tie Everett movement is bringing, a. might have
been expected, new subscriptions by thousands.
The present circulation Of the Ledger is 10000.
Within the year past Mr.. Bonner haa expended
over sloooG IN a a., no suppy ae c'
seven hundred reams Of paper. Sixty thousand
copies are sent out in small packages 10y mail News
agents are supplied through Ross and rousey. The
net cash profits Of the Ledge are understood to be
not less than twenty-five hundred dollars per week.
And all this may he set down as the result of ener-
gy, enterprise and advertising.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-12-14
From the wa,e,,own IN. " Journal. !

Considerable interest has been excited in the
literary world ly the great coup de man Of the
nowned Bonner in securing Everett as stated
contributor his paper by the offer of $4,000 cash,
10 ,e applied to the Mount Vernon fund. Mr..
Everett las devoted himself with untirng zeal and
disinteIedness to the work Of redeeming the home
of Washington and he had already received the
blanks # every patriot in the land. Mr.. Bonncr
las simply done smart thing for himself and his
paper No other weekly paper in the country can
Toast OF D weekly contributor from man OF his
position III the literary world
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-12-14
From the windh,m N w Journal. !

Roller, Bonner, Of the Neto York Ledger, has
engaged Edward Everett to write weekly article
ioi his paper for one year. The correspondence
in relation to the matter is published, by which it
appears that Mr.. Bonner proposed TO make dona-
ton Of $40 600 to the Mount Vernon fund, if Mr..
Everett would write az above. The latter gentle
nan accepted the proposition. and IT speaks well
Tor his patriotism. But the idea is a novel one
az cx-foreign Minister, exSecretary Of State, and
The leading scholar and orator of the nation, writing
regularly for the Ne,o York Ledger!
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-12-14
From tho Rhincbeck IN. W ciuren. |

UNENAMrLED IiBrRALiry.-Bonner, the enter.
prising publisher Of the ledger, has made the mag
unanimous proposal 10 Edward Everett that in con
sideraion Of his furnishing an article, weekly for
that paper for one year, he would pay him the sum
of 10000, and in the same noble spirit which has
distinguished that great man heretofore, particu.
larry IN his efforts to aid in the Washington Monu.
ment undertaking, he has accepted the offer, the
money has been paid, and in manner worthy If
all comncndation, the entire sum has been handed
over 10 the Monument Association" Such noble
generosity is beyond all praise, and while we know
that Mr.. Everett is not proted nj all thereby even
4 the Ledger should find profit in IT, whch trust
4 may, u y generous, princely act the part
If the publisher. The title Of the articles win be
The Mount Vernon Papers, aud they viii, no
doubt, appear very soon.