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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1860-07-28
ScrOfilla, or Kings Evil

is constitutional disease. corruption or ~,
blood. by which this fluid becomes vit;s.oa
weak. and poor. Being III the circulation :,
pcrvadcs the whole body, and may burst ON,
IN disease on any part of it. No organ is FREQ
from its attacks, nor is there ono which it NAV
not destroy. The Scrofulous faint is variously
caused by mercurial disease, low living, dis
ordered or unhealthy food impure air, filth
and filthy habits, the depressing vices, and,
above all, by the vencrcal infection. What
ever be IL origin, it is he-lditary III the con-
Stitution, descending from. rcrentS to children
unto the third and fourth generation :" indeed,
it seems 10 be the rod Of Him who says, -
will visit the inlqultleS OF Tie fathers upon
their children"
Its effects commence by deposition from the
blood of corrupt or ulcerous matter, which, in
the lungs, liver, and internal organs, is termed
tubercles; in the glands, swellings; and on
the surface, eruptions or sores. This foul cor
ruption, which gcnders in the blood, depresses
the energies of life, so that scrofuous conStitu-
tons not only suffer from scrofulous COM
plants, but they have far less power to with
stand the attacks of other diseases conse-
quently, vast numbers perish by disorders
which. although not scrofulous in their nature,
are SUI ICluCISU l1t"A ~ ms ''.
system Most of the consumption which de-
climates the human family has its origin directly
in this scrofufous contamination and many
destructive diseases of the liver, Kidneys brain,
and. indeed, of all the organs, arise from or
are aggravated by the same cause.
One quarter of all our people are scrofulous;
their persons are invaded by this lurking m
faction, and their health is undermined by 1t.
To cleanse II from the system we must renONate
the blood by an Alternative medicine, and III
yigorate it by healthy food and exercise.
Such q medicine we supply III
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1860-07-28
Hail Storm.

On Tuesday last, about | o'clock, P.
NJ a hail storm of considerable violence
and most disastrous effects. passed over
portions of our County. We have heard
of stones falling in some instances as large
as walnu,s literally tearing to pieces, ev-
cry species oil vegetation with which they
came in cona, A very high wind but
little rain. accompanied The storm. The
principal sufferers, so far as we have
learned. are Messrs. Lewis w. Washing
ton, John s. Moore, Col. F. Yates, John
Y. Beall, James Il. Moore, John Hurst,
NJ. w. Burr, VIM. J. Black(erd. and 9th
ers in the Northern pant OF the county.
and Messrs. +. q. Butler, George w.
Eichelberger. VIM. II. Moore, John
Moore, Mrs. Vanvac,er. N. w. Manning,
VIM. Schafler &c in the Southern end.
In some instances the corn is SO complete.
" riddled, that fields which gave promise
of ten barrels to the acre. will now scarce
" produce one. In many instances, The
gardens are entirely destroyed. The de-
strnc,ion by The storm in portions OF
Berkeley and I.oudoun Counties, is said
to have been most disastrous 10 The Corn,
Oats, &C., and in some instances destroy
ing the entire growing crop.-Sptrit
2!Sf
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1860-07-28
TO THE PUBLIC!

THE undersigned take this method OF
L informing The Public that in conse-
quence of their having TO pay cash for all
their Grain, they will hereafter, be COM
PEELED, in Justice TO themselves, TO sell
Flour and all Millstufs upon a strictly
cash principle, therefore we respectfully
inform the Public tina. the cash system
must positively be adhered TO hereafter, in
ORDER to enable us 10 meet our contracts.
We would also inform those indebted
to US to make immediate payment, as
longer indulgence canno! be given.
SHARER, BYERS q co.
Shep herdstown, Va, July 81, 1860. 3m
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1860-07-28
Receipt for Blackberry Wine.

beCelpt iuE DtdChUeETg y" ihc.
As this is the blackberry season, We
publish this recipe for the manufacture of
wine:
There is no wine equal 10 the black.
berry wine. when properly made, either
in favor or for medicinal purposes, and
all persons who can conveniently do s"
should manufacture enough for their own
use every year. as l, is invaluable in sick
ness as a tonic, and nothing is better
remedy for bowel disease. We having
tried il ourselves, we speak sdvisedly on
the subject: Measure your berries and
bruise Them, 10 every gallon adding on
quart Of boiling water. Let the mixture
stand tweniy-four hours. stirring occasions
ally. Then strain of the liquid into cask
10 every gallon adding two pounds of su
gar cork tight lei stand til the follow ing
October. and YOU will have wine ready
for use without further s,rainine or boiling
that will make lips smack that neve
smacked under similar influences before
II may Ne improved. and, perhaps, vii
keep better nv adding q small 'qnann'y @
pure French Brandy .-Ba!fimoFt SIN.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1860-07-28

lG+ JosErH GALES, Esq widely known
in this country. as one Of the editors o.
the National lntelligencer. died at hi:
residence in the city Of Washington, OIL
Sunday last.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1860-07-28
NOTICE..
AGENTS W ANTED !

Ffy Dollars Month, ind al ErpeM-
SeS paid.
A N active Agent is wanted in every County
n in the United States and CanadaS, TO solicit
orders and introduce our New National Double
Thread so Sewing Machine. Warranted
equal to any high priced machine. Practical
for every family, which makes it The cheapest
ard most popular machine in existence. A
limited number Of responsible Agents are wan
ted to travel and solicit orders by sample, at a
salary of $50 per month and expenses. Bust
ness permanent. AddseSs, with stamp, for
conditions and instructions,
j. w. HARRIS & co.
Shoe and Leather Exchange,
Boston, Mass
July 81, 1860. 81
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1860-07-28

IS A Camp Meeting of Berkeley NJ.
E. Church, is to be held in the neighbor.
hood Of Bedington, in Berkeley County
commencing on Friday, 24lh OF August.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1860-07-28

The posl-morem examination OF the
body Of Prince Jerome, led to the Glscov-
cry of ball which had remained In his
chest, after duel which he fought in his
youth with a brother Of Marshal DavouslY
1t is stated in late foreign paper that
bathing has been found to be certain
cure for pIeuro-pneumonla. and that gem
tleman in Ireland, who tried the expert.
ment on eight cattle who were infected,
saved seven Of them by driving them into a
bath.
Hethodism in France.-The Metho-
dists in France coun, at present 50 chap
els or places of worship % ministers 6
colpor,eours 70 local preachers 1916
members, 81 on trial 1903 teachers; 1891
pupils in the Sunday schools.
Mrs. Caleb Brin,on, who died at Har-
risburg, Pa, on Monday, measured 7
feet around the wsist-probably the lar
gest woman in the United States.
The Governor of the State of MississlP-
pi (Pe,tus) is private in a volunteer mIl,
i,aIy company in Jackson, and drills reg
ulaEly and in the ranks.
Seven,y.lwo white females were mar
RED to negroes in The State of Massachn'
sets last year.
The Republicans have no electoral
ticket in Pennsylvania. The "PeoPIe's
party" will not 60 as uniI for Lincoln.
An American breeder bought porche-
ror horse at the late Agricultural Fair IN
Paris at the enormous price Of $4,000.
The animal is Of the immense draft horse
breed.-PariS Litter.
On Monday last the officers Of the law
sold at public sale the effects of the ale
Clinton Bank, al Wesiernporl, Md. All
the property that was Left only brought
about $40.
In England the keepers of packs Of
hounds invariably mix pounded sulphur
with the water which their dogs drink du-
ring HE spring, which, they believe will
prevent hydrophobla. 1t is certainly
worth trial.
Some thirty or forty wooden buildings
were burned in New York on Monday.
One hundred and fifty families were made
houseless by the disaster.
The meteor, on Friday nigh, last, was
seen al least as far south as Norfolk, and
as far north as Canada.
The mex, Fair Of the Maryland State
Agricultural Society, will be held on the
30lh Of October, aud last four days al
Baltimore.
Gen. Comonfort, former President Of
Mexico, is now living on the Filth Ave-
nue. in the city Of New York.
The Emperor of France has project
for an Atlantic Cable, and as "io will and
to do" are characteristic Of him, we may
count on It's success.
Solomon Pangborn. born in N. York,
city in 1925, is still living at the extraor-
binary age Of 1875 years, in Rising SUM-
Indiana.
The Japanese, lately in this country,
lief. behind presen, Of $4,000, to be
distributed among the pJHce Of Washing
Ton, Baltimore. Phlladel phia. and New
York. in proportion 10 the number of each,
and Of the time spen. in each city by the
embassy.
Ii is said that the expense of receiving
md entertaining the late Japanese in
New York was sl26, 000-of which
S9l 900 was the hotel charge.
,x~1> n n,vTDTr
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1860-07-28
Ayers Cherry Pectoral,

FOR THE RAPID CURE OF
Coughs, Colds, Influenza, ITOarsencss,
Group, Bronchitis, Incipient COnsump-
ton, and for the relief of COnsumptivc
Patients in advanced stages Of the
disease.
So wide is the field Of its usefulness and so nu.
mcrouS are the cases Of its cures, that almost
every section OF country atOunds in persons pub
lcly known. who have hccn restored from alarming
and even desperate diseases Of the lungs by its
use. When once tried, its superiority over every
other medicine of its kind is too appareg 10 escape
observation, and whore it, virtues are Known the
public M longer hesitate what antidotc To employ
for the distressing and dangerous affections Of the
pulmonary organs that ale incident 20 our climate.
While many inferior remedies thrust upon the
.onmuuity have failed and been discarded, this
las gained friends by every trial. conferred benefits
n the Afflicted they can never forget, and pro-
'..ccd cures too numerous and too remarkable TO
forgotten.
PREPARED BY
Dss. j. T.. AVER e. co.
DWELL, MASS.
Charles Harper and A. S. Sorebraker.
Shrpherdslown, and by all Drug Stores
and Dealers in Medicines everywhere.
July 7, 1860. ~
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1860-07-28
DIR. BRUNON'S
Concentrated Remedies.

Concentrated Remedies.
No. |. THE GREAT REVlVER speedily
eradica,es all the evil effects of SELF-ABUSE,
as Loss of Memory, Shorness Of Breath, Giddi.
ness, Papitation of the Heart, Dimness Of VS.
ion, or any constitutional arrangements, OF the
system, brought on by the unrestraned induI-
gence of the passions. Acts alike either
sex. Prce One Dollar.
No. 2. THE BALM will cure in from two to
eight DAYS, any case Of GONORRHOEA, is
without lase or smell, and requires no restric.
ZION Of action or diet. For either sex. Price
One Dol ar.
No. 3. THE TEREB will cure in the shor
lest possible time any case of GLEET even at
ter all ,ihcr Remedies have failed 10 produce
the desired effect. No taste or smell Price
One Dollar.
No. 4. THE PUNITER is the only Rene.
dy that will really cure Stri lures OF the Ure'h
IA. No matter Low long standing or neg lccted
the case may be- Price One Dollar.
No. 5. THE SOLUTOR will cure any Gaze
of GRAVEL, permanently and speedily remove
all affections of the Bladder end Kidneys.
Price One Dollar
No. 6. FOR PARTICULARS SEE CIR
GUAR.
No. 7. THE AMARIN will cure the whites
radically, and in a much shorter time than they
can be removed by any other treatment. In
fact, is the only remedy hat will really correct
tbs disorder. Pleasant 10 take. Price One
Dollar.
No. 8. THE ORIENTAL PASTiLS are
certain, safe and speedy in producing MEN
SITUATION, or correcting any Irregularities
Of the monthly periods. Price I'wo Dollars.
No.9. FOR PARTICULARS SEE CIR
CULAR.
Either Remedy sent free by mail on rc"eiP, Of
the price annexed. Enclose postage stamp and
get a Circular.
Ger eral Depot North East corner of York
Avenue and CallowhIl Street. Private Office
4OI York Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa.
For sale in Shepherdstown only by DR..
ISTONEBRAKER, where circulars containing
valuable information, with full descriptions Of
ea.h case, will be delivered gratis, on aPPllca-
ton. Address,
DIR. FELIX BRUNON,
PIT Box SO, Phila leIPhia, Pa.
July 81, 1860. ly
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1860-07-28

~ We are requested TO state tina, Rev.
Mr.. McMURRAN will preach in the Pres
bylerian Church tomorrow, 29th inst,
at half.pas, ten o'clock.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1860-07-28

G= The meeting Of the BrecklnF'dge
andLsne Democracy came off al Charles
,own on the 10Th inst. speeches were
made by Col. john BLAIR HooE. i. M
I,BELL and ANDREW HUSTEn. Esqrs. Be-
fore closing they resolved to hold meet
ing on the 3rd of August to appoint dele
gates 10 represen. ,hisCounty in the State
D,morra,ie Convention al Charlottesville
on The 10Th of August.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1860-07-28

AS= A Bush-M eeling, under the super
vision Of Revs. GIBSON and LITTELL, Of
the NJ. E. Church. will be held at Scrab
BILE, tomorrow, 29lh inst.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1860-07-28
NJ

HOW LOST. HOW RESTORED.
JUST PUBLISHED, IN SEALED ENVELOPE
,>>,\,.t!,.,. LECTURE On THE
.>>ESIiaF &SEiELL/, NATURE, r r E A +
GR<yT 1ALiIIsE& MENT A n d RADI-
>>S>ZN NJ -H4>1G CAL CURE OF SPER-
III My.ss: Ms MATORRHOEA, OF Re
0@=z#r<< minal Weakness, Sexual
<>///T7IfITN\\\ Debility, Nervousness
and Involuntary Emissions, producing lnPo-
tency and Mental and Phi steal Deb Iity.
ByROB. J. CULVERWELL, Nd
The important fact that the awful consequent
ces of seIf-s buse may be effectualy removed
without internal medicines or the dangerous ap-
pIications of caustics, instruments, medicaIed
bopoies and other empirical deyises, is here
clearly demonstrated, and the entirely new and
hipbIy successful treatment, as adopted by the
celebrated author folly explained, by means OF
which every one is enabled TO cure himseIf p,
fec,ly and at the least possible cost thereby ayoi-
ding all the advertised nOoiums Of the DAY. T'ni.
Lecture will prove bocn 10 thousand and
thousands.
Sent under seal to any address, post paid, or
The receipt Of two postage stamps. by address
sing Dr.. Oh. ]. e. KLINE, NJ. D.,
4s0 First Avenue, New York,
Post Box 45sG.
July q, 1860. tAT,Gl
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1860-07-28

Hsp Our friend J. IL. MEREDITH. Of The
firm OF Garfield, Bro. & Co., Baltimore,
who is now on business tour 10 Eng land,
will please accep. our thanks for copy
of the London Times, per Steamer Africa.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1860-07-28

suspicion strongly rests upon Que or w.
individuals.
&S= We learn from the Frederick, Md.
Examiner, that in consequence of faiin!
TO procure tents. the contemplated ide
of holding a Military Encampment a
tina, city on the 10Th of September, i
abandoned, bu, probably there will b.
substituted Military parade on that day
G$ HARRIET BELL, au interesting lit
lie daughter of Mr.. IJAMs, of Charleslown
sustained a severe injury on Thursday o
last week by falling from The Hotel porch
a distance Of Is Feet. She was much mu
tlaled and bruised, but the physician!
have hopes Of her recovery.
Mr.. JOSEPH CRANE, Sheriff elect o
this County, sustained some injury, few
days since, by kick of lavorie horse
whilst sailing his stock.
Mr.. JACOB CUSTER Of this County, vas
also injured few days ago by the attack
p,n ,;.,
n,
,oa- oru- w IT Moonn
named Lish, had his leg broken, last week
by falling from load OF Wheat.
The above items we clip from The SDjr.
II o! Saturday last.
az Nj - C- C
,.ker or dis Conn,v ,Lo has ;,,., s,;.n
al ,,L;, uo C r. 49,; ,,,I
US the following statement of the popaIa-
lion of this place -
Whites 92l
Free Negroes a.
''A'e' go
80
Th.s il will be seen that the popula.
ton of this town has decreased, since
1850. abou, 423, i, being then abou, 1901.
a,bouoh tho ,asL of Csrs,s ,.ke, i
o,a Sc .,v,h ,.hor AMI a;e;,,,, 80 obtain
with ,nv accuracy we will venture the
assertion ina, his Racks will co,pna,e az
favorable a return as spy in the State.
az .rho,o hoe hoon on en,;ro susner.
s;on of hoa,;rr vror ,ho q g. q Canal
..o .rh,-sdav lo,h inn, ,,,sod b., =,
lsoL IN tho Cana, ne., Dam M When
navigation will again be resumed is not
known.
~. V,crop Tuoyp,o. DrnUois,. AGED
IN .fu NJ, .r.J 49,
Tuesday evening l7,h inst. He was a
wealthy citizen, and beuuea,hed some
forty or fifty thousand dollars to different
churches and charitable purposes.
o. We are requested 10 state tina, a
Tournament and Pic Me will take place
al MOrgan's Spring. near this town, on
Saturday next 4'h OF august co''i'e"''
ing at III O'clock a. NJ Inc Puo'ic are
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1860-07-28
ORDER NO. |.
NOTICE..

z LII persons desiring 10 have the use
~ OF the ShepherdsIown and Smilhfeld
Turnpike, by the year, are requested TO
call on the undersigned and pay their an.
nual assessment, as arranged by the Di-
reclors, in advance, otherwise they will be
charged by the trip. And notice is given
10 those indebted for Tolls, previous 10
the lst OF July, that they must make i'm
mediate payment, as further indulgence
cannot be given. Z. G. LEE,
July 81, lS60.-3t Treasurer.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1860-07-28

&S> +. G. LEE, Esq, has received the
appointment, of Adju,anl, of The Volunteer
Regiment Of ilis County. This scces-
sion is very good one, as there is no
one in The County better qnslfied TO fill
al post than he.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1860-07-28
NOTICE.

THE Taxes for the present year a''
/ nov due. and circumstances Will com
pei me to close up my business as 'peeoi,
is as possible hope, therefore all
knowing themselves Indebted. and Psf'ie-
ulsrly those whose accounts are OF ''ns
Standing, will come forward without oe.
Law and settle, az longer indulgence cannon
and will not be given.
ROBERT LUCAS, Jr.
Jolly IA, 1860.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1860-07-28

&S F. II. Irwin has Withdrawn from
the Boonsboro', Md, Odd Fellow, and
his partner, Rev. l.. A. BRUNNEr, has be-
come sole proprietor.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1860-07-28

o. The Smoke.house of Mr.. VIII
LIAM ORNDORFF, ST., of this town. vas en-
tered 10y some person or persons, on Sun
day nigh, last, and taken therefrom nine
choice baron hams. The perpetrators
have not as ye, been discovered, although
suspicion strong y rests upon Que or Two
individuals.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1860-07-28

o. We are requested to state tina, a
Tournament and Pic Mic will take place
a, Morgan's Spring. near this town, on
Saturday next, 4ih OF August. commenc,
ing a. 10 o'clock, A. Nj. The public are
especially invited TO attend. Prepare
tons will be made for ''good time gen.
erally."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1860-07-28

&~ Major JOSEPH 0. CoyLE, Census
taker Of this County, who has jus, finish
ed taking the Census of this town, handed
US the following statement Of the poPaIa-
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1860-07-28

Is We learn from the Frederick, Md,
Examiner, that in consequence of failing
TO procure tents. the contemplated idea
of holding a Military Encampmen, at
tina, city on the 10Th of September. is
abandoned, bu, probably there will be
substituted Military parade on thai day.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1860-07-28

g. VlcroR THOMPSON Druggist, aged
so years, of Hagerstown, Md, died on
Tuesday evening l7th inst. He was d
wealthy citizen, and bequea,hed some
forty or fifty thousand dollars to different
churches and charitable purposes.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-10-10

1t was the plain declaration Of the fact
that he (Douglas) is the friend OF the
homeless, which troubled those who.
against all proof-agaius, the positive
record, declare he is not. They will
shec' at truth, come in any form it may
why not then sheer at such truthful
declaration as the one made by the Judge
Oh Monday evening. We would Ike to
see any shade ofproof tina, Senator Doug
Is not, or has not been friend Of the
Homestead measure, and likewise any
proof that Hannibal Hamlin has ever or
now regards the measure Nth any favor
The Gazette has exhausted itself in en-
deavoring to furnish the proof Of Doug
las hate and Hamin's love of the meas
ure in question, but having signally fail
cd and drawn off from The track, will not
some Of tho sneering infidels of Monday
aight step into the arena and prove that
their acts OF disdain and contempt, had
some other foundation than in ignorance.
Come, cut with it.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-10-10
SAeering at the Truth.

Last Monday evening in his Burtis
House speech, Judge Douglas stated
among other thin gs, that for period of
seventeen years he had labored earnestly
for Homestead Bill This assertion.
though 1t is true to the letter-stands
recorded in the official proceedings of
Congress, and more than that, bears the
endorsement Of the leading Republicans
ofthe Union, was sneered at by a mum.
Der Of Republicans present, as though it
were untruc-as though the Judge were
guilty OF palming off a falsehood upon an
intelligent audience of his countrymen.
why was it: Why such sneers Can
any man in the Republican party, can
'ne ooiettf, the apologist for Republican
solecisms, answer us-tell the peop,e
why that 'dl0tic turning up of the nose
ana attempt at ridicule was manifested 2
We can. 1t was the enunciat;on Of .
lnoontrovertable truth which caused sucb
inward retching and outward sueerinp