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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-09

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ACTON not regarded preventing the efficiency Of
the law why would not the next canon passed by this
House and returned without reason be really obligatory
and why should every other canon which this House
passed. and 10 which the House Of Bishops objected be
returned here without any reason and still be obeycds
HIS friend from New York (Dr Hawks) says there are
precedens in principles. While principles are very good
in their place. he (Dr CO maintained that now was the
time above all others to take stand upon this question
He thought if the whole question now sent before the
House oBshops tina, what they omitted before from short
Of mc they would now attend TO- He approved OF The
motion Of the lay gentleman from Pennsylvania CDr.
Ccnyngham) to send the whole matter To the committee
and that they be instructed to report to morrow:
After few remarks from DR.. p. Williams Of Va, and
DR.. Vinton, of New York,
Mr.. EDWARD NcCREADY, Of South Carolina said he
this matter So far as he could the result Of this
bate must be, undoubtedly, that which has
been indicated, namely, the reference Of this
TO make question: but merely wished to whether
they could agree to all the propositions which he had
heard. He would say that when language Of this kind
in the constitution it was there and is meaning was
clear, and they could not but that had force tha
compels that House Of Bishops, which sits with closed
doors ut least 70 give us some reason for its differing with
us. And he would say, If they abandoned this they
would abandon everything they had FOR the reasons be-
not given cr such action within the time specified when
will they ever be gvenS He differed from some OF his
ends here who had spoken, and particularly with the
gentleman who said that this was not mandatory Was
directory mandatory What the difference OF these
ermsS Was IL Bo declared that the dsapprobaou must
be qualified with reasons7 Now appreciation mood not be-
and not substantive II had been said that any reasons
given upon the immediate reference Of this question
TO the House Of Bishops may stand sufficient aud suit the
action Of this house. He would only say this was
totally different body. Many members of this body
not present at the discussion Of this question on
former occasion, and therefore unfamiliar with tho
real merits OF the But II said they had not the
time send their reasons il they sent no message He
differed with those who said that this was defective
execution Of tho power which might overlook He
r. M might say that they did at all; they 1.-THE
Housc) will say they had not time n But they have
acted, and given US the refusal w,hou the reason and
We must say that must submit 10 that refusal de-
q the of piqhu will
REBEL and send back here their refusal without reason,
we are obliged to say that hcro Is no action and can
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-07-16
BALTIMORE MARKET.

The Flour market was heavy to-day /;
we note sales Of 100 bbs. Howard
Stree, Super at 1878. and 2,IOO bbls.
new City Mills at $3.50. We quote
Ohio and City Mills Super nominal at
5000. We quote Ohio Extra S6.25a ;
Howard Street do. Sc, so and City Mills
90. a. Sc rs. We quote Rye Flour al
S4.25 Tor first quality. and Corn Meal al
"a for City and $40? for Brandywipe.
The Grain market is steady. The re.
ceipls of all kinds Of Grain were as fol-
lows: 1000 bushels Corn. 10000 bush
new Wheat. and 1000 hush Oats. yell
low Corn.sold al S3ss5 cts. and white
s0as4 els. We quote Wheat l25-l4s
cents for good to prime white. new red
l23al25 cents. and old do. al ll5sl25
cents. Sales Of Dat al 35s40 cents tor
Maryland and Virginia /; 3sA40 cents for
Pennsylvania. There was no Rye offer
ed we quote il al 80 cents for fennsyl'
vsnla.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-07-16
HENRY K. DoUGLAs, Esq.

FERRY HILL. Nd, July s. 1859.
Gentlemen " our kind "ole request
! ing for publication a capy Of Ihe address
delivered al the celebration held IN SheP-
hcrdsiowu on the An lnsI., was received
tins mnrning. The unexpected honor Is
fully appreciated. But the limited lime
gwen for the rparallcn.among other dn-
ties, rendered 1t Impossible 10 produce
anything al all w0rIhy Of the favor you
have already bestowed upon my humble
effort. Besides to hear AMI 10 read are
sometimes very different; the ear is we'll
di~ posed critic. but the eye and the dtlib-
crate Judgment are more exactIng in their
requirements While respectfully de-
Ginning the profferrd honor. however, al,
low me TO offer to yourselves and TO The
"Hamtramck Guards" my deep thanks
for The mark OF favor expressed in your
very ualterIng request. am,
VERY truly yours.
HENRY X. DOUGLAS.
70 DR.. V. NJ. Butler, and Others, Com
milIee.
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New Publications.
THE LADIES' HAND, BOOK
Fancu and Ornamental York,

Comprising directions and patterns for
working in Applique, Bead work Brdldlng,
canvass-w ork. Knitting. Nerlng, Lalllng,
Worsted- work. Quilting, Patchwork, &c,
a.. Illustrated with 262 new Engra'
wings. Compiled from the best authorl'
ties, by Miss FLoRENcE HARTLEY. Pub
hshed By q. G. Evans, 439 Chestnut
Street, Philadelphia. 1859.
This is the most compete and thorough
work of It's kind. By wiring in simple,
slraig hl.lorward style, and rejecting all
irrelevant topics. the volume an Immense
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brought together in one book. These
pattern are engraved by the hest ARTISTS
and printed on excellent paper and beau
rlGul style. Of course such a volume Is
the rage with the ladies', who can spPre-
ciate tasteful patterns for adjoining their
person and their dwellings,. They know
the value Of "Harleys Ladies Hand
Book" and are ordering it with perfect
resh. Its an indispensable look for all
Decides The subjects namOd on The ntIe-
page, we observe that the volume embra-
ces descriptions and engravings ol all the
various kinds Of stitches and descriptions,
with illustrated patterns, and multitude
of other matters incidental TO tie subject.
The number of useful patterns for work
inc in this hook is greater than can be OBJ
lalned in any other way, by paying Ten
times the price asked for "HaIIIey's La
dies Handbook" This valuable book
for the Ladies will he sent by mail,for the
low price VI one dollar. Evans will mail
a copy and and a handsome present to all
persons renting one dollar for the book
and twenty-one cent for postage.
A new Classified Catalogue Of Books
and Gifts, with inducements 10 Agents,
will be sent free, on application. Address
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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-07-16

BURaLARy.-We understand that some
burglar OF burglars entered the Saddler
shop Of Mr. Zachariah Shugeri. in lhsi
place, on Monday nigh, last, by digging
hole in the wall large enough to admit
the body. We learn that nothing was Ia
Ken from the shop, excepting a saddIer's
knife and some avis. We advise osr cit.
liens TO keep sharp look oul for such
chaps.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-07-16

S,cvtEs AND HIS WIFE RECoNCILED.-
The New York Tribune says that the
Hon. Daniel F.. Sickles has become en-
,iteIv r.conciled with his wife, and ls now
living with her in marital relations as be-
fare the death Of the late Philip Barton
Kew. The reconciliation between Mr.
and Mrs. Sickles was consum mated while
Mr.. s. was residing at he house OF
friend on me Bloomingdale Road, ah"n
half mile from the former house OF Mr.
s which for some time past Mrs. SickeI'
has occupied, either alone or with some
oC the members Of her own family. The
suspirions nf his host were excited by The
repratrd absence Of Mr.. ). al unusual
hours; and when he came IN very early
one morning he was Intercepted by the
host and another friend who was present
and on his positively denying their RICH
10 question him, and refusing 10 give ar
explanaion, they shook hands with hin
for the las, time and he withdrew. 1t II
said tina, he has since addressed letters tC
his former associates. notifying them for
mallv of The resumption Of conjugal rels
ii ons between himself and Mrs. Slckles.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-07-16
GNiy q " y n c4s,Io.

In this county on the 9th ult., by Rev.
Isaac Gibson, Thomas q. PlUmner OF
Fred,rick County, Nd, Miss Mary Ann'
daughter Of Jacob Srrider, Esq.
On Wednesday week, by Rev. Solo
mon McMuIen. Mr.. James Befz TO Ma.
Gida Jane Britain, al of Berkeley Co.
On the 18Th ulr, Mr.. augustus BeddO
to Mss Rrbrcca &erreu, OF Berkeley co.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-07-16

FORMIDABLE SNAKF-I'To men
UIiDppd The truth of the following
snake story Is vnuched for bo'h by the
Cumberland Telegraph and Bedford l"-
quirer:
A few days $50. as the mail hack from
Cumberland to B dlord. was passIn"
along. about one mile south Of the Hall
Way House, large snake OF dirty
black color was lying across the road
The driver, Mr.. Samuel Bagley, drove
the hack swiftly, both eelsruon'ng over
it, bot without apparently lnlurng The
snake. The driver and Mr.. A. b. Ora
mer. Of this place then got ou' and fought
it with a rail, il ran in fence corner
raised its head on the fence, the other
mar, Of lis body being coiIpd up. Mr.
Bacev got on the fence and sirnrk II on
,he hody with stone Of % or 80 pound
weph,. which bounced off, apparently moi
,ninrlnp it. They not caring 10 risk them
selves in any more danger, let the snake
Tide across The fields al Me rate OF q H.
The snake was as thick as a mans leg,
and from 10 10 ID feel in length.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-07-16

g. The aueniinn Of our readers 'is d.
rpcted In the notice OF the two new works
published by G. G. Evans, which wi !
BE- found under the head of New PuhIcs-
tons Tie Ladies' Hand Book should
be IN the hands &C every housewife in
the country. The other work, "Steps
towards Fl .aven" portrays the pure
Christian Religion as il should exis, in
every professor, without being secIarian.
Mr.. Evans offers 10 furnish either one of
these books. and valuable gift, free Of
postage tn any one remilring one dollar
and twenty cents. In ali our dealings
with Mr.. Evans. we have found him
prompt in oil cases, in filing his con
tracts.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-07-16

Tbs SPRINGs.-That man would be a
public tenefactor who would establish
some rural relreat, Springs or Watering
Place. al which the charges would be on
scale that would render it accessible 10
persons Of moderate means. The exor-
buant rates which most Of these establ h.
the 9res, mass of people ever 10 get a
breath Of fresh cuuntry air. The mineral
fountains might be dispensed Wild, il
some phIlanthropist, vhn owns a shady
lawn. u, spring al clear water, and con
scheme, would open hVuse for the benefi
of ~ public.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-07-16

I'm Old Veteran Gone.-A letter to
the DanvlIe Register, from Henry Co.
Va, SAYS one Of the oldest veterans Of
that county, Mr.. Jesse Lawless, aged %
wears, is gone. Mr.. i.awless was sol
der in the last war, and cut the first stick
# timber where Henry Courthouse now
,tards.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-07-16
38Ag33o

On the 29,h ul... Annie MinOL only
daughter of George l.. and Jane s. Au-
CUR, of Bolivar, aged 10 years and 6 mo.
On The 18th ull., Ehza b. Uaiker, in
FAINT daughter of John w. and Susan X.
Plzer. of Marllnsburg.
In Romney, on the 10Th inst, James
Mcdonald, E,q after brief and pain
full illness.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-07-16
A Positive Cure for Cancer,
Without the use Of Caustic or Knife.

Endorsed and LegaIi2ed 10y Especial Enactment
Of The State Leg Isature Of Mary land with
good report from five physicians OF the
Hous, OF Delegates who were appointed
TO examine lis claims.
THE Undersigned will guarantee a cure OF III
| ex Iernal Cancers. where vital parts have
not become involved before the application IL
made, and The general health OF the PATENTS
good.
The above is all that is deemed neces airy /"
say, as The great efficacy Of this remedy Is now
pretty extensively Known
A pamphlet giving useful Information on the
subject. will he sent to oil requlnn, the know
ledge it contains, who ill lnclose stamp.
Address, DIR JOHN GATHERS,
Office, lO2 Bait. street, Baltimore, Md.
February 49, 1859 6ns
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-07-16
FOUNTAIN Rock. June ID. 1889.

Dur Sir e: Yours OF abe tenth ha'
been recsjved and take pleasure in say
ing that the impression TO which you re-
fer was entirely correct, and that | wOulC
have given the same answer to slmlla
Question before the election had it beef
asked, although am very glad it was not
as hope my reply will now he better ap
preclaed and more useful am, very
respecIIu ly, your obed'l serV't.
ALIEN. r. BoTELER.
puuI2 [VuT,.Ns lISn
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Correspondence.
SnKPHEkDsTn WN. Jolly 5, 1853.

SHEPHEkDsT'WN. July 5, 1859.
Dear Sir by The unanimous vote OF
The H ,mtramck Guards" We have been
public ton, copy OF the OIa,un ii was
our privilege to hear from YOU upon yes
ierdav- our National Anniversary Hu-
ping rha, we may he allowed The pleasJ,
of presenting TO the public at 80, pro-
duclon whose beauty and pariolIsm we
so highly appreciate, we are
Very RespI. & truly,
V. NJ BUTLER,
EDWIN g. LEE.
JOHN II ZlTThE,
l.. G.. HESkl i'T.
HENRY K. DuuGLAs, Esq.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-07-16
County Levy.

We have been favored through the
courtesy of our Clerk with The County
Levy of Jefferson County for 1859
Wnl1 he aggregate is enough IN all con
science. We, i, Is gratifying 10 find that by
comparison with that OF last year, II Is
les, by $500. The Levy last year was
sl5, s92, 81 this year $40, 800. The
number OF TyiheaNIes las. year was 1890
at 3.75--ths year 4i26 at $3.50. This
shows the number of Tviheables this
year to be less by lo4-a!rho"gh there
has been reduction of s ,25 per head.
The appropriation for the Overseers of
The Poor last year, was S3,S68,66 this
wear 81 .3sl ,4S. uhns showing an excess
u! S492 81 Standing tie very con-
siderable reelection in our Taxes.
Cou>rY LEVY OF JEFFERSON COUNTY
FOR 1889.
Whole amount levied Sl0,3l5,O0
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SPECIAL 3T0gBG53o
Life and Death are in the Balance.

Life and DEAN are IN the BafanCe,
There are two systems of medcation,-on
experimental and based on theory, the other
uniform and founded on trctS alone. The for
mer belong TO The Medical Schools, the latter
has reached its grand sanitary climax in Rad
ways three Remedies, he Ready Relief, the
Regulators and the Renovatipg Rcsolyent
There is not the slightest discrepancy in the
operation Of these medicines upon different
persons aifeLted with the sane diseases. The
result (aways favorable) may be looked for
with as much confidence as the opening of a
bud, or the rising of a star. They capno. fail
because the healing. llfe-saving principle is in
herent in them, and must develop itself. The
laws Of cause and effect must be abrogated ere
these Remedies can disappnut the hopes OF
those who trust in them. All Fevers all dis
turbance of the Stomach, Liver, Lungs, Spleen,
Kidneys, Bowels all constitutional diseases,
such as Scroiua, Pulmonary Affections, Chron-
c Rheumatism, Syphilis, Tumor, Caacer, Alb
scess ,'&c., and all disorders which assal the
skin or the glands, are cured by one or other
of Rad ways Remedies.
R.3DW1YS RE1DY RELIEF, never fails
in fact it is impossible for it 10 fail, in instant
" mitigating the most exCruciatlng pain OF
aches, either internal or external.
During the heated term every person ex-
posed to the hot rays of the sun should carry a
small bottle in his pocket,-if head ache oil
congestion threaten few drops Of this imms-
cuale remedy drank with water, and bathing
the head with the Relief clear, will positively
avert all attacks. Railways Regulating Pill,
ale the most thorough, mild and safe purgativC
and Cathartic Pills in use. July l6. 2w.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-07-16
STEPS TOWARD HEAVEN ;
RpligiOn in Common Life.

Written by +, S. ARTHUR, the well
known author, whom 1t has been truly
said, "That dying, he has not wriHen
a. Uord he wouid 'Vish 10 erase" HIS
graphic pen never tires, and in this new
volume we perceive that he is sulI sue
cessiuIy laborng TO benefit while he plea
~es, and while lie enchains with master
hand the attention Of men, TO. make them
better. This is more decidedly religious
than his other works, though it is not doc
trina! nor sectarian. 1t is work vel
calculated to do good. and is designed "a
show that the beauties and endearmenIs
Of Christ anlty are 10 be developed amid
he stern realities OF everyday, land not
10 he pu, aside al the tranquil close oil
Sabbath evening" 4
Published by G. G.. EvANs,439 Chest
nut Street. Philadelphia. Price 81 90.
Evans will mail copy and handsome
present to any person RENTING one dol
lar for the book, and twenty cents fOr
postage.
new Classified Catalogue Of Books
I'D Gifls, with inducements TO Agents,
will be sen, free on application. Address
g. G. EVANS. Publisher,
439 Chestnut Street, PhIsde phla, Pa.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-07-16

% Some rf our farmers are now en-.
gagged In lhreshing ont their wheat which
We understand is An unusually large yield.
The price paid for wheat, al present is
one dollar.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-07-16
AMERICAN WRITERs the hundred

AMERICAN WRITKRs the hundred
and six,v.eisht authors. from whose wrl-
inns selections are made in Cleveland's
Comaend IN Of Ane lean Literature,
fnr,y eiah, were born in Massachusetts
twenty five IN New York twPnty-ihree
IN Connecticut: seventeen in Pennsylva
MIA eleven in Maine six in New Hamp-
shire six in Virginia five in Maryland;
-four in New Jersey. fo1r in south Caro-
lima three in Vermont : three in Rhode
I>land ; Two in Ohio several States have
hat a single representative.
The hank If Lawrence co, Pa. has failed.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-07-16

RrMoRs OF DrFL.--We wero inform
ed bv . gentleman Yesterday that all he
prelulnaties had beer arranp d Tor q duel
between q. JENNINGS Wise, of ,h- EnquI'
rer, AMI PaIick Henry Aylett, Esq al
the Examined. 1t i. supposed that the
offence was given IN ar ariirle which ap
pe@r"d in he Enq"i'er on Friday last
Richmond Noes.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-07-16
LIST OF LETTERS

DEMAINING in the Post Office, al
II Shepherdsiown. for the quarter end
ing June 80. 1859 Thomas Hepslev
Nancy Hogsns, Miss Mary Long Q,
Miss Ann r. Lsihlnw. WIN. T.. Noeeross
Richard o. Neil. George Singler. Dennis
food. WIN. MOULDER, p. M.
July Q, 1859. 81
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-07-16

aS= fne editor is absent, on visiI 10
the "old folks al home," and we hope
our patrons will overlook all imperlec-
tion,, eGi,oriaIly OF otherwise during his
absence.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-07-16

PRIcEs or WHEAr-The US. Econ
nnlsr. of me 18Th publishes an article to
show that The price of wheat Is not likely
H. Increase on account Of the war. IT.
the years OF wa: III France, wheat was
eaper than in the time of peace, and for
obvious reasons that. under ordinary cir
cunsrsnces, Fraare produces surplus 10
export, which cannot BE- done in line OF
war. For the same reason, England
which never produces enough for her
own-is greatly embarrassed in time Of
war, il the crops are deficient. With
tie seas open to each power, there Is fol
the Preseu, no prospect Of an effective rise
in gram.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-07-16
Medical ImpossibiIities.

For long time a certain class Of diseases
have bafled the skill aud 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 genias of an eminent
Of Baltimore, Md, this disease has been
brought within the means ef a cure We al
lude to the preparation called the VEcETABL
ExrRAcr EPfLEPrIC Plus, invented and pre-
pared by DR.. Seth ). Hauce, of 100 Baltimore
street, Baltimore, Md. Stree their discovery
many persons who had given up all hope Of
ever being cured, have been restored TO the
full enjoyment of nealth. Prominent among
these we might enumerate MIR. Harrison Light
foot, Of Huntsville, Alabam. Mr.. l. has suf-
fered as much from Epilepsy, as any other per-
son in the world never knowing what it vas
TO pass a week without having an attack, and
often falling in the streets OF huntsville. He
is now fully restored and has not had an attack
for more than year. DR.. Hance's Pills have
been the sure cause Of this cure. These pills
also cure all notifications Of Fits, Spasms,
Cramps csc and are very serVlceable for per
sons Of weak nerves. Dr. Hauce, sends them
TO any part of the country on the receipt Of a
remittance. Price, one box, So two, s.
twelve. s23 Address Seth ). Hance, l09 Bal
timore street, Baltimore, Nd. Jy l6. I'm.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-07-16
DIVIDEND.

THE President and Directors Of the Vir-
| GINA and Maryland Bridge Company
have declared Devidend on the Capital
Stool, Of the Company Of TWO PER
CENT, payable on or after the First day
of August next. By order of The Board.
JOHN M. JEWETT ,Sec'y.
July Is, 1859. 81
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Correspond ence.
Illee.

WINCHESTER, June %. 1889
Editor of the RepuhlJcan.-Dear Sir :
by publIsning the enclosed correspon-
deuce. Yours truly, -.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-07-16

DUEL NEAR OLD PIoST.-We learn
rha, Me<srs. Collier and Jones. two young
men of Hampton, fough, duel near Oh
Point, Saturday morning, which resulted
we are happy to say, without injury q
either party. The casus belH. we be
lieve was an attack made on Collier by
J,nes with horsewhlp and Collier
hosting Jones Afterwards for refusing salts
iacuon. LIS said that only one shot was
exchanged, which resulting without harm
to either par,y,'he seconds in'erPosed anG
the matter was adjusled.-NOyolk Her
aid, Nm.