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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-10-15

The Convention met in the city OF
Richmond on Wednesday Of last week,
and Will remain in session abou, two or
three weeks. Ills composed Of two hou-
ses the House of Bishops and the honse
of Clerical and Lay Delegates. The
House Of Bishops consists Of all the 8ish-
ops in The United States, and all the Mis-
sionary Bshops-Senior Bishops. Bish-
op Brownell, of Connecticut. presiding.
The house of Clerical and Lay Delegates
is COM posed of eigh, delegates from each
Sta,e-four from ;he clergy and four from
the laity-eected by Conventions OF each
Diocese. The following are The delegates
from Virginia /:
Delegaies.-Rev. X. Wilmer, Rev. e.
w. Andrews, ID. d., Rev. g. Mime
erode. d. d., Rev. W. Sparrow, d. d.,
p. Williams, esq, Hon. Judge Lomax,
( q. II. Conrad, esq, Thos. 5. Gholson,
esq.
.qherrAaies.-Rev. George Woolrdge,
ID. d., Rev. G. Walker, Rev. Joseph
Packard. D. D., Rev. w, n. Pendleton.
/ Hon. VIM. &. Rives, Tazewell Taylor,
esq, John Stewart, esq, VIM. II. Mac
/ larland. esq.
The Convention assembled al 81. Paul's
Church, Richmond, al ten o'clock, on lie
5lh instant The opening sermon was
delivered by Bishop OIey, Of Tennessee.
The services having been concluded,
the Right Reverend members Of the House
Of Bishops retired and organized IN pri-
vare spariment-Blshop Meade, of Vir-
ginia, presiding by seniority. The Rev.
\ Dr.. Bach was again chosen secretary.
The House of Clerical and Lay Dep
uries then organized, by selecting Rev
DR.. Creighton, of New York. as presi-
dent, and lhe Rev. DR.. Hone secretary.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-10-15
The Light of a Cheerful Face.

There is no greater every day vlrieu
than cheerfulness. The light OF a cheer
! rul face diTuses itself, and communicates
the happy spirit that inspires it. The
sourest temper must sweeten III the al
mosphere Of continuous good humor. BE
cheerful, always There is no path but
will be easier travelled, no load but will be
Lighter, no shadow on heart or brain but
will lift sooner in presence OF determined
cheerfulness. What is gained by pee
yishness and fre(nIness II we ale I'LL,
let US be cheered by hopeful visions OF
better fortune-il death robs US Of the dear
ones, let US be cheerful by the thought
that they are only gone before the blisslul
powers where shall all meet 10 part no
more forever.
Cultivate cheerfulness, If only for per-
sonaI provir. You will do and bear eve
ry duty and burthen better by being cheer
ful. Ii will be your consoler in solitude,
your passport and commentator in socie-
ty. You will be more sought after; more
trusted and esteemed for your study cheer.
fulness. The bad, the vicious may be
boisierously gay and vulgarly vicious, but
seldom or never lruly cheerful. Senune
cheerfuness is an almost certain index of
happy mind and pure good heart.
RAISING THE SHIPS AT THE CRlMEA.-I
A correspondent OF the London Times.
recently returned from visit 10 Sebssio.
pol, states that the raising ol the sunken
A"et wss proceeding very successfully.
About fourteen ships only remain to be
raised. consisting chiefly Of three deckers
and frlesles, for which larger and more
powerful derrlcks were being constructed.
That portion Of the feet sunk at The en-
trance OF iEe hsrbor will be blown up.
He also found the grave yards containing
The bodies of those who fell IN the Cri-
mean campaign, respected and properly
amended 10. The walls surrounding
them were in good condition, and kept in
repsii By persnns appointed 10 yisIt them
al stated intervals. !
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-10-15
The wife OF Garibaidi.

IL one day cast casual glance al
house in the Burra (the eastern part OF the
entrance of the Suyuna, South Amercao
and there observed young female whore
appearance struck me as having something
very extraordinary. So powerful was The
impression made upon me at The moment
though from some cause which was not
able fully TO ascertain, that | gave orders
and was transported towards the, house.
But. then, knew OF no one 10 whom
could apply for an Introduction. | soon,
however, met with person.an inbabilant
of the town, who had been acquainted
with me from The time Of my arrival. |
soon received an Invitation 10 take coffee
with his family, and the frs, person who
entered was The lady whose appearance
had mysteriously but irresislibly drawn me
10 the place. saluted her; we were soon
acquainted; and found that The hidden
treasure which had discovered was Of
rare and inesimable worth But have
since reproached myself for removing her
from her peaceful native retirement 10
scenes Of danger. toll, and suffering |
felt most deeply seIf-reproach, on that day
when, al the mouth of the 20, having
landed, in our retreat from an Austrian
squadron, while still hoping 10 restore her
to life, on taking her pulse, found her n
curpse, and sang the hymn OF despair. /
prayed for forgiveness, for thought! Of
the sin OF taking her from her home"
The rest of the lsdy's story is soon
told. She accompanied her husband in
his dangerous adventures, fought by his
side on sea and land, received a ball
through her baJ, which cut off lress of
her hair. and travelled alone from Csuiis-
bani TO Lagos, sixty wild miles: ANNA
passed that dangerous way by night. and
such was her boldness, that the asssssiDs
fed at The sight Of her, declaring that they
had been pursued by an extraordinary be-
ing. And indeed they spoke ibe truth.
for that courageous woman, mounted ON a
fiery horse, which she bad asked FOR and
obtained at house on her way where 10
would have been Difficult, for a traveller 10
hire one. she gslIoped. in iempfssucus
night, among broken rocky ground. by ibc
flashes Of lightning. Four Of The enemy's
cavalry, who were posted on guard at The
river Canvas, when they saw her. sp-
preaching, were over wlielmed with fear.
supposing it to be vision. and fed.
When she reached tie bank oi that stream,
which was Swollen by The rains TO dan
geroUs mountain torrent, she Did not stop
or attempt 10 cross il in canoe, 40 she
had done few days before in my compa.
Dy; bnl. dismounling, she seized lasi hold
Of the tail Of The horse, and. encouraging
him with her voice, he dashed into the
water aud swan, struggling through the
fosming waves. dragging her with him.
The distance which she had lbus 10 pass
was not less than 500 PAGES, bui they
reached the opposite shore ~ safety"
-Four days hard riding. and only a cup of
coffee Flying with her husband from
the Austrian army, after the great French
treason Of ls49. she landed with him at
Meods. and died exhausted on the beach.
Life Of General Garibaidi. - e.aff"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-10-15
Only Tight.

How flush, how weak he is What
is the matter with him o.
"Only tight"
"Tight %
"Yes intoxicated"
Only tight Mans best and greatest
gift, his intellect degraded-lhe only pow
er that raises him above the creation, trod-
den down under foot Of debsslng appe-
tte.
Only tight The mother stands with
pale face and tear strained eyes 10 see her
only sons disgrace, in her face picture The
bitter woe Of which this is the foreshad-
owing.
Only tight The gentle sister whose
stronees, love through life has been given
TO The handsome, talented brother, shrinks
with disgust and contempt from his en-
brace. and brushes away the hot impure
kiss he prints upon her cheek.
Only tight. And the young bride steps
10 meet him. and checks the welcome on
her lips, to- gaze in terror on the reeling
form and flushed face of him who was the
..god of her idolaiory."
Only tight! And the fathers face
grows dark and sad, as. with bitter
sigh, he stoops over the sleeping form Of
his first born. ;,
He has brought himself down 10 level
w;,b bru,es he has tasted, excited the
annette 10 crave the poisonous draOght
again he has fallen from manhood TO ldl-
oey, brought grief 10 his mother, dis'rusi
70 his sister. shame 10 his brother, and
bowed his fathers head With sorrow but
blame aim not he is "only tight J.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-10-15

Every young man should remember
ihat the world always honors industry.
The vulgar aud useless idler, whose ener-
eies OF body and mind are rusiing for wsn,
of occupation. may look with seorn upon
the lsborer engaged at bis toll !; bn, hls
scorn is praise his contempt honor.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-10-15
SHEPIERDST0WN JEFFERSON COUNTY, va SATURDAY MORNING.
4 Bows Stomach full of Frogs.

Cne of the most remarkable PhysIolog-
ical facts known in medical history, has
recently developed itself in the case of
son of Mr.. Charles Davis, of this city,
who resides at the corner OF little Mont
gomery and Fremont streets. The boy
alluded TO is about ! | years old, and Tor
long time has been suiferer.frOm sPasms
and severe choking spells, which no ply
sician seemed able TO account for. Eve
rything promising relief was Eesoried to-
and indeed a small fortune was spent tor
expec,orants and other medicines. But
all proved Of no avail. The boy grew no
better, and remained puzzle TO every
BODY until week or two ago, when, by
a sudden and violent reich curious look
ing living frog was thrown from his slom-
ach. The boy, however, experienced
but little relief by this election, and still
continues to gasp and choke and reich as
though he was possessed up to the mouth
with similar animals. In fact, from We.
nv minute examination OF the creature
thus thrown up, we doubt whether II real
'lvis frog. 1t looks 10 us more like
reptile-a sort Of lizatd-lhough unlike
lizard it has no tail. Ii is about an mch
long, half.inch broad, has yellow bel
/. ly, and what is more singular than ALL
two long black hairs growing upward from
| its shanks towards lis head, in the form OF
IaV. Mr.. Davis informs us that the boy
has an exceedingly unnatural appetite.
He devours everything in the shape OF
food that he can lay his hands upon, with
the voracity Of wolf, and never appears
to have enough. How he thus became
possessed is a mystery. The spawn OF
frog may have been drank INTO the sto-
mach with wafer, but this is only cOnJec-
lure. Mr.. Davis, himself, Is disposed to
ascribe the matter to evil influences as ex-
erted by conjurers, but such an expIana-
ton as that is scarcely worth mentioning.
Mr.. Davis, who was once wealthy, by
this afllIction in his family, has been re.
duceG to poverty.-Baifimore Clipper.
In certain village, the editor Of local
newspaper had a room in the hotel. Be-
ing absent one night, and the heuse being
crowded, the landlord put stranger III
thls bed. The next morning, the follow
ing lines were found in the room
slept in an editors bed last night,
And others may say what they please
say there's one editor in the world
That certainly takes his ease.
When I thought Of my humble cot, away,
could not suppress sigh.
But thought as rolled in my lealhery
nest
HO1O easy editors lie,
The editor, after making some inqui-
ries Of the landlord, made the, following
addition 10 the above
The chap whose form has rested here,
Ard left his copy behind,
For bad impression should be locked
up,
As the cut is most unkind.
Behold a proof hOw he lies
In the morning he went away,
And like many who use an editors sheet,
Has forgotten the bill to pay.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-10-15

Behold proof hOw he lies
In the morning he went away,
And like many who use an editors sheet,
Has forgotten the bill 10 paw.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-10-19

SIR JOHN FRANKLIN.-The world is at last deinl-
lively informed of the fate Of Sir John Franklin and
his crews. The steamer Fox, Captain McClintock,
sent out by Lady Franklin, has got back to England
with the full particulars and many memorials OF the
illstarred expedition. These were found on the
northwest coast of King Williams Island. re-
cord of the events that occurred in the expedition,
dated April 25, 1s4s was found, and this shows
that Sir John Franklin died June II, lS47, upto
which time nine officers and fifteen men had died
The survivors, 1O5 in number, were proceeding
south to the Great Fish river. The discovery con-
firms the previous reports that have been received
Dr. Rae ascertaned from the Esquimaux, in 1854,
that party of about forty white men were on King
Williams Island in 1850, two years after the vessels
had been deserted, and few months later they
found their bodies not far from the Great Fish river
These were doubtless the last remnant Of franklin S
party who, after the close of the record lately dis
covered, started southwark, and gradually wasted
away and perished.
Franklin sailed with his party Of 1873 picked men
on the 18th of May, 1916; the last despatch from
him was dated Whalefish Island in July following,
and he was last seen about the same time by wha.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-10-19
For the Standard.
To Willis Whitaker. Es1 /:

To Willis Whitaker Esq:
DEAR SIR: In my article in the Standard of the
9TH inst, promised to reply to your sixth inter-
rogatory at my "earest convenience and to give to
you such of my views and make such explanations
of my motives and the course which have pursued
and design pursuing upon the question Of ad calorem
taxation, as the circumstances and my duty to my
self and my constituents may require" Having
shown that there is correction whatever Between
the revenue system and the basis of representation
of State and that general system of taxation ad
ralorem is not incompatible with the Federal or
aohe basis of representation the conclusion is ire
sstable that "a change Of basis for members to the
House of Commons" NEVER CAN "become a con-
dition upon which the success of ad ualorem taxa
ton depends" and therefore it is wholly unneces-
ssry for me to say what aoould do under circum-
stances which am satisfied never can arise. My
views and opinions upon the question of ad calo7s
taxation have been made public by my speeches and
votes in the Senate. They have undergone no
change since the adjournment Of the Legislature.
am in favor of perfect POLITICAL equality between
the white men Of NorthC Carolina, IN all the benefits
and burdens of the government l am opposed to
all determinations in favor Of or against any par
tcular section of the State any particular set of men,
or any particular species of property; and am in ia
vor Of so amending the Constitution that no one
species of property can be taxed higher than any other
species of property of equal oalue As "a political
power is vested in and derived from the people
only" they certainly have the right and ought to
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-10-19
Vol. XXV.-No. 42. =
Public Taxes OF North.Carolina

We. are indebted to Mr. Comptroller Brogden for
the following statement of taxes paid into the Public
Treasury, for the year ending September 1859, by
the Sherifs of the different Counties. The amount
it will be seen $6O7 s1s g. exclusive of the Bank
tax and the taxes yet unpaid of Bladen and Mcdowell.
Bladen paid last year s4,2s7 81, and Mcdowell
$2,326 "a, and the Bank tax was about $4,000,
making $4l ,6l4 70 from thesesources This amount
added to the $6o7,s1s 6s already given, will give
for the year the sum of s649, ,42s 4s--in round
numbers, say $650,O0O. -.
The amount received for 1858, exclusive of Bank
tax, was $502,6l2 76. Add $4,000, about the
amount of Bank tax. and We have S537, ,6l2 76 for
1853, showing an increase for the year ending in
1859 of $111,Sl5 67, or fraction over twenty per
cent. ,,a. p.
We also give the amounts paid by the Counties in
1858. so as to show the increase for 1859: a.
A STATEMENT
Of the aggregate gross amount Of Public Iares
derired from all subjects Of turation in the sereral
Counties Of the State, aud accounted for Ly the
Sherits, 3Oth September, 1859:
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-10-19

ELEcTIoSs-Five States-Pennsylvania Indiana,
Ohio, Iowa, and Minnesota elections on Tues
day last. No members of Congress were to be
chosen, with the exception Of Minnesota and one
vacant district in Ohio Pennsylvania elects an
Auditor General and Surveyor General, but no Gov
ernor. Ohio, Iowa and Minnesota were to elect
full State tickets In Indiana the election was for
members of the Legislature. Incomplete returns
from Ohio give the black Republicans gain of
5000 in 80 counties Scattering returns from Iowa
indicate the election of the black Republican ticket
by small majority Fourteen counties Of Penn
sylvania heard from, show heavy Democratic
gain. ......-
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-10-19
NEW WATCHES, JEwELRY, &c.

TOHN G. PALMER HAS JUST RETURNED FROx
- New York and Phladephia. with the largest and
ness be has offered to the public. He hs almost
every description Of fine snd common Ern o.
Gold and Silver Watches, Jewelry Of all kinds,
Plated and Steel Ware, &C., DC. 7asa-.
Indeed his stock cannot be excsed in fox
variety beauty and excellence; and be will sell his Goods
rs dqid and s'ss Watches .mo.e the w.ssss s,::.
improvement, from $40 to $780,. g,.
Do. Gold Chains. Fob. Vest and schstalains', new
Doe Bracelets, from $5 to &so
Sets Jewelry, all the varieties Onyx, Corral,
Pearl, Mosaic Lava and Painting.
Is :" Breast Pins and Ear Rings wssyle.
100 Sets Of Gold stnds and Sleeve Buttons Corral Meek
Dez Cold 10" and Silver .nS Gut. Perch. Pencils and
Doe. Gold spectacles.
10 q" Silver Spectacles.
IL Plated spec'acles-I suit every body and The
rest Of mankind
SILVER WARE.
9 Dox. Silver Cups and Gobles.
All the varieties of Knives and Spoons-f0r presents
to new House-keepers.
Silver Spoons and Forks.
Napkin Rings aud Sslt.cears.
PLATED WARE.
as Sets of Plated Castors, from $5 to $25.
- Do1 Trebbe Plated Spoons
g." "a. :" Dinner and Dessert Knives.
Butter Dishes. Goblets and Cups, DC.
Q Doz. Plated Walters and Cake Baskets.
Candle Sticks, Fish Knives, and other Ware.
20 l)Uz. Silver Thimbles.
large assortment Of Pocket Knives. Pocket Books.
Hair and Tooth Brushes. Jet Work.
Ladies Travelling Cabsses and Books, Hair Pins.
Very fine Marble French Clocks
Having in my employment two excellent workmen from
Watches Clocks, Jewery, &c. in the best and ct
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-10-19
BOOTS, SHOES, &c.

HENRY PORTER WOULD RESPECTFULLY
IL inform the public that he has just received one Of
the and stocks Of Articles in his line
he has offered. embracng-
LADIES' GAITERS-the most elegant medium, and
ordinary.
LADIES' SLIPPERS. WALKING SHOES and every
kind Of Shoe for Ladies'
His stock of CHILDREN'S SHOES, BOOTS, &c, u
very complete. embracing every variety.
GENTLEMEN'S BOOTS, SHOES, CATERS, and every
article in my line for their
FOR SERvANTS:-I have large supply OF BROGANS,
COARSE STRONG BOOTS &c.
FOR THE TRADE.-I have every article used in Manu-
featuring, such CafSkns, Innings, Bindings, Sole
Leather, &c, &c.
In word have Store full of fine and substantial
cIes in my line which haze been bought to SELL and pre-
mise good bargains and good articles be hsd
in this market.
MANUFACTURING.
still carry the manufacturing Of Boots, Shoes, &s;
and having first workmen in my employ and the best
of materials, am prepared to execute all orders with
faithfulness and despatch.
Thankful for past favors respectfully solicit the pat
ronagc of q liberal public.
HENRY PORTER
Sign of the Big Boot, Fayetteville st.
Raleigh, Oct IA, 1883 s9-6t
tF Age Register, Advocate, Recorder and Press COPY
ciY weekS
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-10-19

Cool " WEArnER-Jack Frost has paid US a brief
visit, but left we believe, traces of his presence
The weather is cool, and wooden clothes are in de-
mand. Fires are comfortable mornings and even
ings. By the way, the consumption of coal by our
citizens is increasing owing to the scarcity and high
prices of wood and the superiority of coal in some
respects. If the Wilmington and Newbcrn mer-
chants desire to dispose of the article, they might
"hear of something to their advantage" by inform
ing our community of whom the coal can be oh,
tanned, of what quality, and what it will cost deliv.
cred here
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-10-19

STATE OF NORTH.CAROLINA.-C
~ HAM COUNTY.-Court of Equity Fall Term, 1858.
Nathan A. Stedman Oran A. Stedman Pstsey King, Nan.
cy Poe, G. W. Goston and wife Elizabeth. Andrew J.
Stedman and Others, heirs at law of Wm Wnship Sted.
man. the heirs of John G. Stedman and of Thomas Hol
bert and wife Mary, Wm W. Stedman, Stephen Sedman
and Robert Stedmsn the three last infants under twenty
years Of age by their guardian and next friend Thomas
Huey &c parte
Pursuant order of the Court Of Equity, for the
County of Chatham made at Fall Term 1852 the UNDER
signed Clerk and Master will proceed to sell at the Court
House door in the Town of Pttsboro the 18th day Of
November next being Tuesday of County Court the land
in the petition mentioned and described - house and
lot in the Town of Psboro with store house sttachsa
and known the Yellow House and lot containing
Being in the centre of the Town. and near the Court
House, for business purposes it is perhaps the most vau-
able and desirable lot n the Town. Is well situated for
business of any Sort and is convenient and eligible spot
for gond Hotel The attention Of business men 10 called
to this sale.
Terms OF SALEA credit of twelve months will be sven
the purchaser with good security entering into bond bear
ing interest from date for the amount Of the purchase
money.
October 10, 1859. (Pr. Adv. ~ N-wst~
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-10-19

The STATE FA1R-We visited the Fair Grounds
on Thursday evening, and found every thing in
readiness for the approaching Fair. All the halls
have been neatly prepared and arranged for the re-
ception of articles, and ample arrangements have
been made for stock of all kinds. We noticed a
number of poughs and corn-sheers already on the
ground, sent by N. Boydcn Son, of Salisbury;
also wheat fan, from Montgomery & Co. Of Balt-
more and in Mechanics Hall large and beautiful
lot of furniture, by Mr.. Shultz, of Salem.
The race track is in excellent condition.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-10-19

It will be remembered that NJ. A. Bledsoe, ESQ.,,
the democratic Senator from Wake in the last Leg
iSature advocated the ad ralorem mode of taxation
but he does not think the change necessarily invol-
YES change of the basis of representation or the
manner of distributing the common school fund.-
We find in the Standard of last week letter from
Mr. Bledsoe on this subject, answering some ques-
tions propoundcd to him. which we will publish
next week in order that readers may more fully
understand the topics likely to be discussed in the
next canyass.-Charlotte Democrat
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-10-19

SMART.-Our neighbor of the Register, referring
to the fact that the Senior of this paper will deliver
the address before the Cumberland Agricultural So
allusion to "top-roots" Citizen" Our venerable
neighbor is smart enough to have discovered the
world. STILL we do not see the point he is trying
to make.
We would be glad to have our neighbours COM
pany to Fayetteville Long time ago" he was
some valuable information from him. Go with u.s.
neighbor. If you will, we will release you in ad-
vance from all obligation to listen to our speech.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-10-19

The PE1Ho AFFAIR-It is reported says the Wash
ngton States, that the Administration does not ap
prove of the action of Minister Ward and Commo-
dore Tatna at Peiho, ard that instructions, which
have been prepared by the Department of State.
will shortly be despatched to Mr.. Ward, directing
him to maintain strict neutrality, and to avoid any
cooperation with the French and English in their
movements against the Chinese. These instructions
are similar to those given to Commissioner Reed.