Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-03-19
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A lew DAY ago 400 SlaVeS-ineH, W.
men and children-were sold al auction
in Savannah, Ga. for the aggregate sum
of S3O3,S50. They are said to have be.
longed 10 Pierce NJ. Butler, Esq, of Phil
adelpb a.
The Remains OF Rev. DR.. F. A. Radch,
first President of Marshall College, who
died in 1871; have been removed from the
Mercersburg College grounds 10 the Lam
caster Cemetery.
A large number of street beggars were
arrested IN New York last week, and
among them young girl, who acknow-
lodged she constantly supplied family Of
six persons, two of whom were boarders.
Counterfeit SIS notes on the branch Of
the Northwestern Bank, at Parksrsbulg,
Va, are in circulation.
The Cumberland (Md.) Civilian and
Telegraph have become united, and will
hereafter be published as one paper, en-
larged and improved.
The trial Of Joseph A. Lichlider, for
forgery, is progressing in Frederick, Md.
Ninety eight Witnesses have been already
summoned.
A precocious youngster. nineteen years
old, named O'Donnell, is on trial in 81.
Louis for being married to three wives at
the same time.
New HAMPSHIRE ELEcTIoN,-The Re-
pubIicans have carried this State by decI
ded majorilies, elecling the Governor and
other State Officers, a large preponder'
ance of members TO both branches Of the
Legislature, and the entire delegation to
Congress.
Mr.. Wood Of the New Orleans True
Delta office recently married wife, and
before the expiration Of the honey moon,
drew quartet of the $4,000 prize in the
Havana lottery.
1t is reported that Dan Rice has offer
ed 10 contribute about $20,0U0 10 the
Mount Vernon Fund. provided the Hon.
Edward Everet,e consents TO travel with
his clcus for single season in the capac-
lily Of a clown.
A few days ago lawyer gave an in
suit to the Judge ofthe Court OF Com
mon Pleas at Logansport, Ohio. while on
the bench. whereupon the Judge at once
got of the bench and going into the bar
gave the lawyer a very severe dfubblng.
Queen Victoria is not We. forty years OF
age, and has seven'children and one grand
child. An eighth member of the British
Royal family is daily expected. This is
doing very well for a queen.
In The New York stock exchange Vir-
GINA skies have commanded 97a cents on
the dollar during The pas, week, which
show a small! advance.
Opinion is divided as regards an extra
session Of Congress. the probabilities are
that one will be called.
On Saturday last drafts on the Post Of.
fee Department from contractors to the
extent of 100000 were protested. This
is the first fruits Of the defeat Of The Pos
Office appropriation bill.
The N. Y. Tribune Of the 9th instant
says tina. the compac, between the four
great Railroads to the west has been bro
ken up-one of these is the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad.
Canal boats al Cumberland commenced
being loaded on Monday last. The "a
nal is in good condition, and the ooai'ns
season commences under the most favora
bic circumstances aud brightest prospects
of good business in the coal trade.
! The Winchester Republican says =
sc. G. Lewis. of Clarke county. stu
dent al The University Of Virginia, dies
last sunday. A committee Of his fellow
students were appointed 10 accompany