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Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1859-02-19

"YouNG AND HAspSoNE."-The telegraph
announces that Mrs. Hartung, on trial at AL
bany for poisoning her husband, has been
found guilty, but adds She is young and
handsome, aud her case mas excited the great
ost sympathy.' Of course it does! Who
believes a Young and handsome woman is
ever going to be hanged in New York Pre-
posterous! By the by, though, under this
system, nobody bat a fool will marry a hand
some woman. The value of ugly ones will
thea rise in the market. because if they poi
SIN their husbands, the!r ngliness Will not be
likely to step between them and Jack ketch'
Nesr YorE Express
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1859-02-19

U~ A Biographies! study on the life and
works Of Danlei Webster, has been published
IN Russia, by Professor K~atchenovsky> Of the
University Of KharkoH.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1859-02-19

mz- Cards Of 4 PERSONAL cha ractrr can ONLY br IN
serted In tHts pare- a. advertisements. and nuat be-
paid fo~ I&;ApT ,scf, At twica the usual rat"s Of ad-
>%egtising.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1859-02-19

Discousolate husbands and wives, weary
of matrimonial life, will have to look up d
new paradise, for a bill has passed the Senate
OF Indiana, and is likely to become a law,
amending the existing statute SO as to re-
quire a residence of one year in the State and
six months in the county by the applicant
fer a divorce before he can file his petition.
Sufferers should apply early, for the gates Of
the Hoosier Eden viii soon be closed, to be
opened probably no more forever.
The Massachusetts, Legislature has made a
grant Of $500 a year for ten years, to an as
ISOLATION Of banks for .he suppression Of
counterfeit bank notes. Photography is now
used to reproduce bank bills with great suc-
cess.
Stephen Elwell, aged eiyhty-fve years, the
Oldest OF the 'Iight-house t1lhe" OF Indians,
died at Winsted, Ct, recently. The tribe re
sides in four huts, and is q miserable remnant
of the once powerful Narragansetts.
Among the unhouored graves in the rural
cemetery at Camden, Arkansas, is that OF a
brother Of the illuStrious Henry Clay--bls
only monument is an oak tree. with the init
ais Of his name rudeIy carved in its rough
bark. He is said to have been d devoted
minister Of the Gospel.
+ letter from Jerusalem announces that the
cuoola Of the holy sepuichre is falling to
ruins. A subscription has been opened to re-
pair it.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1859-02-19

Comm, sr;;lcatluns inten1"d for this pa pnr should be
directed ID BATON ROUGE. TpT FVet Baton Rouge.
Our Exe:hangea will confer a favor upon MS b
directing nj abo7a.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1859-02-19

SiouTHERn MUTUAL INSURANCE CoMrAxy.
The attention of Our readers is solicited to
the|annual statement of the Southern Mutual
lns' lran nee Company, to be found in another
col pmn. 1t will be seen that Company is IN
+ Eighty prosperous condition, and offers the
~grfatest inducements to insurers, tc say no.
thing of patronTzing home institutions. A
nett profit of over $4,000 for the year end
ing Feb. 1st, is shown, which is undoubtedly
tht best evidence gifts prosperity, and ability
to inject all losses that may occur. A meet
ink of the stockholders is called on Wednes-
day, 9th of March, 1859, to elect ten Directors
and Fifteen Trustees, for the ensuing year.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1859-02-19

[FuE KEROSENE LtGHr.-1n these davs Of
etonomv the cheapest and best articles are
always in demand, and no expense is greater
iu Il family than candles and oil. Messrs.
ParER & BRADFORD have now in store q new
discovery called Kerosene,n which can be
furnished housekeepers at one dollar and fifty
cents per gallon, and is unquestionably the
cheapest oil We know OF. Appropriate lamps
'or the consumption OF Kerosene can be found
1T the same establishment, and We cordially
Invite the attention Of our friends to them.
These lamps give a clear, steady and brilliant
Wight, equal to any gas we have ever seen.
One lamp with Kerosene" gives a light
equal TO about ten star candles" and at a
cost OF about one-dith. We have been using
pne Of those lamps for nearly a week, and
are satisfied from experience that they form
che cheapest, ~clearest. and most convenient
light We have ever used. The lamps are
very simple in construction, and can be man
Aged by any house servant. Call and see
3hem by all means, ye who study economy.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1859-02-19

bennett 4 White,
las. A.. Warner.
c. W. Boyte,
4. T.. Eustna1l,
Fl J. Hvan1s.
W. P. t}radl,,trn;
George A. Pike,
Il. w. McCranie.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1859-02-19

ez- And Of our Baton Rouge friends havtrg cn-a.
upnicstlrAs, Sc. for the sCGAr PtASTrR, bv leaving
then with;Mr. Elchn rel rI~ r!tsarn. on boa d the
Ferry noNs. su7ny tSonth, ~,l be- promptly received
ana attended to
nS~ 0us Baton Rouge patrons must 'crH ore! then
aayer,isrnlants on Or before Thursday. TO secure their
~,nsertion ihe same week.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-20
EnlpOiSOned Air.

EPidemicS are caused by morbifc poison in
the air In no other way can we account for
the population Of whole districts being struck
down by levers, bowel complaints, lung and
throat complaints, &c, at particular seasons OF
lhe year. The effects of the atmospheric poison
whatever disease 1t my engendcr, ale imme-
diateIy arrested by Railways Ready Relief
which appears TO be the specific and natu al
autidole 10 every variety OF the maIorous prn-
ciple hat the system can absorb. For this
reason 1t is imperative on all who wish to be
iOrearmed against fever and ague, bilious, ty-
phoId, yellow and scarlct fever, cholera cholera
morbus, dlarrhora, &c. keep the article con-
st2uI.3 on hand "a single dose at the outset
often saves ali urlher medication
Railways Ready Relief has successfully prov
ID ITS wonderful neutralIzng powers, in the
most violent and aggrav,tiug forms of maIari-
Gus fevers. 1t is The only remedy that has sue
ceSsiully cured the Black Tongue.
And if the Medical Faculty would for once
lay aside little of it, false dignity, and bold
" come forward and use Railways Ready Re-
lief in Yellow ver,--TyThoid, and Hemittent
evers. Since then the regular Doctors prefer to
Ell their patients die rather than TO save them
by the use of Railways Remedles,-it is the du-
~ of every one lie loot to heir owo safety, and
provide a supply Of lhcSe Remedies, which will
n3ver fail in src curing you perpetual healIA.
sold by Charles Harper. Aug. l3-2w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-20
SPECIAL lT099CB9.
Medical ImpOssibi,ities.

For long time certain class Of diseases
have bailed the skill and practice Of the most
eminent members OF the regular medical fac
ulty Foremost among these we might in
stance epilepsy or falling fits Happily now by
the skill and inventive genius of an eminent
of Baltimore, Md, this disease has bee
Drought within the means eff u cure. We a.
lude 10 the preparation called the VEGETAB E
EXTRACT EPILEPTIC Pulls, invented and pre-
pared by DR.. Seth 5. Hance, of 100 Baltimore
street, Baltimore, Md. Since their discovery
many persons who had given up all hope of
ever being cuIed, have been restored TO the
full enjoyment Of neallh. Prominent among
these we might endmerate Mr. Harrison Light
foot, of Huntsville, Aiabam. Mr.. l. has SUI.
! Tered a, much from Epilepsy, as any other per.
son in the world never knowing what it was
to pass a-week without having an attack, anC
often falling in the streets of huntsville. He
; is now fully restored aud has not had an attach
for more than year DR.. ilance's Pills have
been the sure cause Of this cure. These pill;
also cure all modIfcatiens of Fills, Spasms
Cramps exc, aud are very seryiceable for per
sons of weak nerves. Dr.. Hauce, sends then
! TO any part of he country on the receipt OF
remittance. Price, one box, So two, So
twelve, S23. Address Seth 5. lance, 1903 Bal
timore street, Baltimore, Md. Jy 10. I'm.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-20
I.NPORTANT no FEMALES.
DR.. CHEESEMAN'S PILLS
Prepared by Cornelius L. Checseman, NJ. D..
NeW l.Ork ciiY.

l1HE combination of ingredients in these
l. Pill, are The result Of 4 long and extensive
practice. They are mild i'll their operation,
aud certain in correcting all irregularities,
Painful transformations, removing all obstruc-
tions, whether from cold or otherwise, head
ache, pain in the side, aIpitaton Of the heart,
disturbed sleep, which arise from interruption
of nature.
TO MARRIED LADIES
Dr. Cheeseman's Pills are invaluable, they
will bring on the monthly period with regular
ity. Ladies y no have been disappointed III the
use of other Pills, can place the utmost con-
idence in DR.. Cheeseman's Pills doing all that
they represent to do.
NOTICE.
They should not be used during Pregnancy,
as mis- carriage would certainly result there
from.
Warranted purely vegetable, and free from
anything injurious 10 life or health. Explicit
directions, which should be read, accompany
each box. Price 81. Sent by mail on enclo-
sing 81 10 the general agent. Sold by one
Druggist in every town in the United States.
r. B. HUTCHlNGS,
General Agent for the United States,
lG5 Chambers street, New York,
To whom all Wholesale orders should be
addressed.
LE' Sold by Charles Harper, Shepherds
town, Va.
September %, 1853. ~
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-20
HOLLOUATS OINTMENT.
The Great Counter Irritant!

THE virtue of disease often makes its way
! to the Internal orgous through the por of
the skin. This penetratin Ointment melting
under the hand as it is ru~ bed in is absorbed
through the same channels and rcac ing the
seat Of inflammation, promptly end invariably
subiucs it whether 10, ted in the kidneys, the
liver, the lungs, or any other important organ.
il pcncrrates ibe surface to le interior through
the countless tubes that communicate with the
skin "a summer rain passes into the fevered
earth, ditiusiug its cool and re generating infu-
pUre
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-20
Approximating Prizes.
% ,S2S Prizes amounting to s3G6,O4O
Whole Tickets $40, Halves So,
Quarters $3.50.

The numbers from to $4,000 correspond
ing with those numbers on the tickets printed
on separate slips Of paper, are encrcIed with
small tin tubes aud placed in one wheel.
The first 800 Prizes, similarly printed and
enc,rcIed, are placed IN another wheel.
The wheels are then rsyoved, and number
is drawn from the wheel Of Numbers and at
the same time Prize is drawn from The other
wheel. The number and prize drawn out are
opened and exhibited 10 tie audience, and reg.
s!ered by the Commissioners: the Prize being
placed against the Number drawn. This oper-
alton is repeated until the Prizes are drawn
out
APPROXIMATION PmzEs.-The two proceed
ing auo ihe Two succeeding Numbers TO those
drawing the first Prizes will be entitled 10
the "a Approximation Prizes. FOR exam
pie: If Ticket No. 1850 draws the SG0.GO0
Prize those Tickets numbered ll24S 1929,
lI2JLll2J2 viii each be entitled 10 500 u J..
No $40 draws the $4,000 Prize .hose tickets
numbering as. 80, 55l, ~. - - each be en-
tiGled to $3.50, aud 20 % according 10 The above
scheme.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-20
Skin Diseases and GIanduIar SWellingS.

Every species Of exterior irritation is quick
" reduced by the anti-indamma ory action o!
Ills Ointment. Angry EEUPTIoNs, such As
SALT RmsuM, ERYslPELAs, letter, RNGwoRM,
SCALu BEAD, NErrLE RASH, ScABIEs or ITCH,
&c. die out to return no more under lis appII-
cation HospitabIe experience in all parts Of
the world proves its iniallibility in diseases of
The skin the muscles, the Joints and the glands
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-20
last Notice.

4 LII persons indebted to the late firm Of
X RENTCH & STONEBRAkER are
requested TO come forward and settle up
wiIhou, further delay. Longer indulgence
cannot be given. The books and all sc'
Counts are in the hands Of the undersigned
who is authorized to settle the same.
ID. S. RENTCH.
July %. 1859. tt
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-20
Pr OF Z S SION A / .

N DIR. y. " BUTLER hereby informs
~ The public that he has discontinued farm
ZSS ing and Will hereafter attend to the Prac-
tice Of Medicine. He will be found at his res
idence in the country when uot Professionally
engaged. January p, lo59-u
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-20
EMPLOYMENT.

$40 Month end all Expenses paid.
An Agent is wanted in every town aud eoun-
\ Is Ia the United States TO engage in re-
spectacle and easy business: by which the
above profit, msy be certainly realized. For
further particulars, address DR.. }. Henry
WARSER, corner 18th Street & broadway New
York City, enclosing one postage stamp.
June III, 1859. 3mo
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-20
Old Clothes Made New.

DAVIS Patent Compound for restoring
IL faded goods TO their original color,
eilhe. Silks, Satns or Wooden Goods. It
en- be used with safety by any person.
Now is your time to save Money and
Clothes. For sale bv
A. s. STONEBRAkER,
july 80, 1859. Druggist.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-20
Ulcers, Sores, and Tuners.

The effect Of this unrivaled external RENE
dy upon Scrofua and other virulent ulcers and
sores is almost miraculous. 1t hrSt dIschar-
gcs the poison which produces supPuratlon
and proud flesh, and thus the cures when ITS
healing properties afterwards complete are
: ife as well as permanent.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-20
IN ORDERING TICKETS OR CERTIFICATES.

Enclose the money TO our address for the
tickets ordered. or receipt of which they will
be forwarded by first mail Purchasers can
have tickets ending IN any figure they may de-
signate.
The Ii=t Of drawn numbers and prizes will be
sent 10 purchasers Immediately after the draw
JBg.
II Purchasers will please write their si=-
natures plain, aud give their Post Office, Coun-
ty and State.
H. Remember that every Prize is drawn
and PAYABLE in full without deduction
~ All prizes Of $1,000 and under paid
Immediately after the draWing-otber prizes
at the usual time OF thirty days
All communications strictly confidential.
Orders for Tickets or Csrihe.tss, by Mad
or Express, to be directed 10
MCKINNEY & CO.,
Savannah, Georgia.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-20
Pounds, Bruises, Burns and Scalds.

In cases of the fracture Of the bone, inju-
ries caused by steam explosions, Bruises, Burns ,
ScaIds, rheumatism, Stiffness ofthe Joints and
contraction Of the news, il is employed and
warmly recommended by the faculty. This
marvellous remedy has heen introduced by lis
inventor in person into all the leading hospitals
Of Europe and no private household should be
tbOut
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-20
= NEW MEDICAL SALT G!
z r[caFOr INlamMatOry Diseases 0nIy.

hE. COGGSWELL'S NtC Medical sat,
~ instead Of being remedy for all ills,
Las but one ann, and accompIIshes but
one thing, 10 Wit: Su5dues iulammato-
~ disease, whatever be its form or local
ity. This ii does by cquaIizmg the cir
cu.alicn, thereby removing the sole cause
of inflammation.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-20
DIR. COGGSWELL,S

TIE Ne" Medical Salt ;. for sale in
! ShcpherJ,towu by DR.. A. S. Stone
braker and by al enierprising Druggists
wherever tie ReI,ter IS read. As II y
~ rot Patent Ned cine but the PrescriP-
z ton Of az eminent physician no one
,bou d fail TO try the New Medical Salt.
n, Fur Testimonials and directions see cir
- culsr. June IS, l559-6m
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-20
Both the Ointment and Pills should be

Both the Ointment and Pills should b.
used in the foilOwing cases
Bunions Sore Legs
BurEs Sore Breasts
Chapped hands Sore heads
ChiIbJains Sore Threats
Fi,tula Sores of all kinds
Govt Skin Diseases
Lumbago Salt Rheum
Mercuriai EruptiOns Scalds
Piles Sprains
Rheumatism letter
Ring Worm Ulcers
Stiff joints Nenereal sores
Sw cllcd Glands Wounds OF all Kinds
az CAUTION None are genuine unless the
words "Io. ioray, .Ntto York and London" are
discerniblc a. Watsr-mpk in every leaf Of
the book ofdire" ti)ns around each pot or box ;
the same may be plainly seen by holding the
leaf to the light. 4 handsome reward will be
given to any one rendering such information
as may lead to the detection Of any party or
parties counteCleitiug the medicine or vending
the same, knowing them to be spurious.
#LS' Sold at tie Mandatory of Professor
Holloway, 50 Maiden Lane, New York, and
by all respectable Druggists aud Dealers in
Medicine throughout the United States and
the civilized world, i'll boxes at % cents, 81 l-2
cents, and 81 each.
T5e There is a considerable saving by ia
king the larger sizes.
\. B.-Directons for the guidance Of pa
tienis in every disorder are affixed to each box.
August l3, 1853. ly
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-20
UDdeDiable Testimony.

The Medical staff Of the F euch aud slish
Armies in the Crimea officially signed their
approval of Hoiioray'S Ointment as the most
reliable dressing for sabre cuts, stabs and gun
shot wounds. 1t is also used by the surgeons
OF the Allied Nayies.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-20

y Large lot of STONE W ARE Tor sale
A by d. S. Renich.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-20
Books and Stationery, Esssa.
J Z " Ell r Y,

II ~ - IL ~
cheaper than has ever been sold here before
His Perfumery department. elected from Har-
riSon's Lahraiory, Is very complete and cannot
fail to please all who wtsh 10 deal in thai de-
partment His favorn2 extract are Of varI
Gus kinds AMI excellent qudiuIes. His SOAPS.
Denlrfces, prepArLIlOns Tor The hair and skin
cannot he elceIled oul,d of The clues. He
would especially call be attention OF snle-s
20 his complete ,jock OF Paints, Obs, Vanish,
&c. He viii sell o them as cheap as they can
9 them in the county. A liberia! deduction
ais avs Tor Cash.
OBACCO AND CIGARS
of the best brands and fine flavor. Also ino
lot of Oranges, Lemons, PTunes. CuTanlS. Co
Goa NUS and RssInS, BrdGdies and Wines Tor
purposes.
Give him call and you will certainly be
pleased, in the Store Room formerly occupied
by J. l. TOwner.
A. s. STONEBRAKER.
ShepheIdstown, April 30. 1889
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-20

MANY more would testify # necessa-
III ry. Descriptive Circulars, with les
iimonals may be obtained from any
Druggist who has this valuable medicine
for sale
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-20

THIS great PURIFIER, now before the pub
i lie Gul few years, has already won name
and reputation uDeXam.: led in The history Of
any medicine ev Invented. The Ingredients
composing it are simple, YET in combination ell
powerful III d-leng disease from lie human
system llCureS
The Feliciana Democrat., 1859-01-08

q INGI ETON'S SUPERIOR CORDIAL GIN,
~ Lemon Syrup,
For sale by H. "aLNt'',
The Feliciana Democrat., 1859-01-08
SPECIAL NOTICE.

WE HESrECfFii.Ll CALI TIE ATTENTION
w of our Friends. Customers. and the Trading
t"nmunity generally. 10 he change hay" Just
made in our comm rclal firm aud business Arrange.
meats,
1st, The business hrct1forc carried on una,r the
firm and .tylr oi 4. LEVI BLOOM, Co. will
hereafter bn conducted uud = ti" style or BLOOM
KAHN. CO., d composed Of The ,amr mcmherc
The Old 'iim.
I'd \. Levi has taken one half Of his interest
ont of the business which reduces the funds Of the
concern.
ID. II therefore becomes imperative on u TO settle
up orr business and TO effect this we are compelled
TO ask aud "Nuct prompt settlement and payment
Of all outstanding debts contracted prior TO Jan 1t
lSjs. THIS i the only means by which to keep up
our large assortment OF goods. nu1 grant in iunre
orr usual accommodations to purchasers
9TH. We drSign that hrStock kept IN future shall
eqnal. if not sirpass. IN variety quantity, and qua.
ty. what the house has yet been able to >play
jih The larger portion of onr SPRING AND Sun
NER STOCK haS been ordered from Ncw York and
vii be comp tied in New Orleans, and sold at the
old stand oI the very hest terms
Ti'- AGAIN. AND. AGAIN, "fS
y matter Of interest to both parties. press b,
necessity Of prompt arrangement ef all debts due us
We are forced 70 pay ours
BLOOM, KAHN & Co
RErREsENriNG
;. BLOOM \, LEVI :. KAuN, :. ADLER
Clinton La. February. ls5S.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1859-01-08
LEGAL SALES.
PROBATE SALE.

THE STATE OF LOUISIANA. Seventh Distrc
PARISH OF EAST rEIIciANA. Court. No. $50
IN the matter ot the m nory of George Harvey
IN PURSUANCE of an ord oI the Seventh hi.
/ trIct Court, and by virtue Of Il commission to m,
directed. Will off for sale, on
THURSDAY, January 81, 1859,
in front ormy oficr. in the Town of Jackson in said
parish. At II o'clock. A. VI. til" following named aud
Described property belonging To 81 d mnor aud held
In community with David Toudvine who is also d
minor to wit
FOUR LOTS OF GROUND,
IN the Town of Jackson. known on the ligurniive
plot of ~ Il town as Lots. number one %. two ON
i've t5) aud sis 90. in square number birysix (3G)
TERMS OF SALE.
One fourth cash aud the r. m ,ndrr on a credit oi
one and Two years with eight per cent interest per
anum from sale until paid, with mortgage aud con
tesson Of Judgment and good personal security on
ih" notes given.
dec Is. 1858 G.. W. CATLETT Auction.cr