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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1860-08-25
The Abolition Conspiracy in Texas.

The excitement in Texas growing on
of The discovery OF The suspected abolition
conspiracy, continues undated. The
Nacogdvches Chronicle, Of The 9Th inst,
has The following items on this subject:
| Ellis County. young man who had
been employed in Store at Waxaha'chie
was hung a few days since for giving
srychnine 10 slaves 10 put in wells.
Cherokee Nati0n.-The Paris Press
speaks Of a rumor that bloody hghl had
taken place in the Nation, between ab"-
litioni t and pro-sIavery men, in which
$50 Of the former were killed, and OF
the latter. This story is most probably
fabrication.
Uood COu1ty.-On The 26th ult.. an
armed committee escorted the notorious
J. E. Lemon Of Wood county. just be-
fore which, he signed document binding
himself under penalty Of his life not TO re-
turn TO Wood county, nor publish or cir
culse abolition documents in The Stale.
More Observation-Disclosures attempt
has been made TO fire buildings near
Nv Ter, also in Brennan and at George
Town.
Preacher hung at YeaFs &ntion.-
The Fort Worth Chief, of the lst inst
has tie following brief notice OF The exc
cnlion of an abolition consPrator:
ave learn that preacher by the name
of Buey was hung al Veal's Station las
week for being an active abollllonIst'
majority of three hundred men condemn
ed him"
Il discovery in Brenham.-The BFen-
ham Ranger, Of the I0lh inst, says
"a few days since several negroes were
arrested on Mill Geek, in this county
who acknowledge TO their having poison
given them by white men for The purpose
of poisoning their owners and families
and that the day Of election was The time
fixed for general insurrec'lon' lhey
also implicated some negroes about town
as being in the murGerous plot" !
TtcO more men Hung. The Fairfield
Pioneer, Of the l9Ih inst, has The Hollow
ing:
"Mr. league, printer in our Office,
has Just arrived from Tennessee Colony
Anderson county. md brings news that he
the hanging of two white men
in that place on Sunday, the 9Th inst,
who were proved TO be guilty of melting
instruction among slaves Of that neigh
borhood. Their names were Anthony
WyrIck and his cousin, Afford Cable.
Wyrick had been previously taken up for
harboring and selling liquor 10 negroes.
Negroes were found in the possession of
fre.a arms and strychnne, furnished by
these men,"
The town Of Henderson is said TO have
been entirely consumed by fre-she work
of an incendiary.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1860-08-25
Movements OF Gen. walker.

One Of his TesSelS Seized at BGIize.
"A letter from ionduras to the New
York Herald gives some interesting news
relative 10 the movements Of General
Walker, whose men appear TO be arriving
at Ruatsn or its vicinity in vessels enga'
ged in the fruit trade. Walker is repor.
ted to have gone to Swan leland. Part OF
the cargo Of the schooner Clifton, sup
posed 10 be connected with the eXPedl'
ton, had been seized by the British su'
lhorileS at Balize, TO whom the vessel
was afterwards surrendered by her cap.
tain. Walker was reported TO be PrePar-
ing for decent on Costa Rica or Mica
ragua. The yellow fever was fatally
prevalent at BaIize on The 26Ih uIt., and
discriminating the whole population.
Honduras had not taken formsl possession
of the l,land Of Rualan al last advlces, but
the British authorities had expressed the
intention Of abandoning il on the 3OIh nt.
The inhabitants Of the island were greatly
dissatisfied at the proposed change, and II
was belle, ed would declare Iheir indepen-
deuCe.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1860-08-25
Hagerstowners in California.

We had HE pleasure of hearing read on
Sunday evening lAs,-a letter from Richard
h. Macgiil, Esq, son OF DR.. Charles Mac.
gill, Nho, several years ago took up his
aboJe IN the Golden State. His letter is
dated d, Lake Biger, in The northwestern
paIl OF HE Safe, at which point he was
stopping for few days, with large
company Of volunteers, under command
of Col. Jack Hays, who had been punish.
ing the Indians considerably for their dep
relations upon the whites. Among The
volunteers were four natives Of Hsgers.
town, viz t.: Il. ID. MacgIll, John FreanoT
and VIM. and John Swarlz. Mr.. M
speaks in galan; terms Of The bravery o.
the Hsgerslowners, who were always
a, the post Of danger aud who did gooc
service.
The party was in good spirits, and ex
pecled to return 10 San Francisco by TIT
lsi Of Aagusl.-NogefStossn Nal.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1860-08-25
From the Plains.

A Battle JeitCeen The United States
Troops and The KiOlUa Indians.
ST. Joseph, Aug. l4.-The Pike $
Peak express, from Denver CITY on Au'
gust TN, arrived here to-day.
Tie United States troops from FoHs
Kearney and Reilly had battle with The
KIowas, near Benrs Fort, on the 24'h OF
July. The troops demanded that 'hey
should deliver up those who bad commit.
ted the late ouirsges, and on their refusal
to DO SO they attacked them. Five OF the
Kiowa tribe we've killed and thirteen woun'
ded during The engagement. The woun'
ded were left at Benrs Forl, and the
troops proceeded down the Arkansas river;
but Bent, fearing an attack, sent mes
senger TO recall the troops. The messen'
ger was attacked and scaIped by the In
dams, who left him, supposng he was
dead, but he managed 10 return 10 the Tor
and will probably recover.
! Bent, having but small supply o.
provisions in the fort, and fearing trouble
released the wounded prisoners. The
Arrspahoes and Cheyennes, who were
lately IN Denver city. are now encanpec
around the fort, and promise 10 Prolec
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1860-08-25

The Portsmouth (Vs.) Transcript, says
tina, the Total amount paid for the mileage
and compensation Of the 35h Congress.
both sessions, was s2,347,s sos. This
sum was distributed TO 332 men, or about
81 900 each for some 10 months labor, or
$50 working days of, say hours each
on an average, which will be little over
ten dollars an hour
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1860-08-25
Slave Insurreciion in Virginia.

-Four Of them KiHed.-The Richmond
Dispatch states that conspiracy was
formed one day last week, by the slaves
of Mr.. 5. Hslrston, wealthy farmer OF
HALIFAX county, Va, 10 murder his over
seer. After stating that six Of them IN
duced the overseer 10 accompany them TO
the woods, where they sIledged party OF
slaves were preparing for an instruction,
The Dispatch says:
The negroes led The way until getting
into the forest some distance, when they
suddenly stopped near a newly dug PIT,
when spokesman confronted him, and
pointing TO the hole said TO bin "Ihere,
YOU ID son oil b-h, is your grave.
You have but fifteen minutes 10 MAX e
your peace with God, or TO land IN he'll.
Quick as thought the overseer drew hlr
Coll's revolver, killed four Of the ruffians
dead at his feet, and shot the fifth one IL
the abdomen, seeing which, the sixth man
took TO his heels ihrou Oh The woods, arc
The overseer having no other weapon, he
escaped. The impression prevails lhs
the six negroes had determined TO murde
the overseer, because Of some deserve
punishment one or more of them had re
ceived, and laid the above plan TO get hIn
off in tie woods 10 effect their ends. HI
presence Of mind in taking his pistol, an'
his GOODNESS in the hour OF danger, wheE
no white person was nigh TO aid him
doubtless saved him from a hcrnd death
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1860-08-25

Las. week man named Leonard w.
GRAY presented himself at The Office OF
Justice Reid, in Baltimore, and stated that
he had killed his wife and desired to sur.
render himself. lie stated that he could
not agree with his wife that she was
living in Brooklyn, Anne Arundel county
he had been 10 Richmond, and coming
home and going TO her room, he found {;
strange man coming oui-he seized clut
and struck Ter on the head, from the ef
fecls Of which she died. He says ht
knows the man who was with her. IL
was committed TO Annapolis jail.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1860-08-25

HoHOVGy'S Ointment and PtHs are
the finest Remedies for Bad Legs.-Fran-
els TomkinsOn, Of Ouowa, Michigan. had
the misfortune, six years ago, TO break his
leg, which was imPerfeclly set by the
doctor. the consequence was. that il form
ed itself into an angry wound, and despite
Of the various remedies he tried. he could
not get anything to cause il TO heal. and II
was feared by all who knew him, that he
would be lame all his life. About four
months ago, he commenced using Hollo-
ways Ointment and Pills, whirh soon
caused an improved appearance in the leg.
he continued them for nine weeks, and
the leg is sound, to The astonishment of all
Who know him.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1860-08-25
&C. A case Of conscience is recorded in

%, 4 case Of conscience is recorded in
one of our exchanges Of delinquent sub
scriber to newspaper who could not
sleep night or day in consequence Of haV-
Ing cheated a pnnter out of ten year 5
subscription TO his paper. As soon as be
paid the bill he fell into a rslreshlng re-
pose, from which he did not awake for
two days. There is no doubt of the
truth of this, but how rare are the ms tan.
ces ! Or all the animals on the face OF
the globe, whether two or four footed, eN-
cept perhaps the rhInoseros and the ALI
gator, certain delinquent newspaper sub
scnberS wear the hardest and most lu.
peneWable hide. A column would no
hold the tricks resorled 10 by many abun
dainty able 10 meet their Indebtedness a
any time 10 cheat us om Of our honeSI
iIPs
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1860-08-25
Ag~ DR.. J. LEoN.-We publish in our

H5= DR. j. LEoN.-We publish in our
advertising columns the card Of this cele
brated Occulist and Aurist, from which il
will be observed he will remain in this
town short time. He brings with him
a number Of certificates from responsible
persons, and notices from different lead.
ing papers, ali of which prove ample te.-
mony TO his skill in the treatment Of dis
eases of Eye and Ear. lie has shown US
a number Of certificates from number OF
tie most prominen! cnizens OF Frederch
Nd, Charlestown, Va, and from other
places be has recently visited, whom he
has treated and given eutTe satisfaction.
We would advise those afflicted with
deafness, or with dimness Of sight, 10 give
the DR.. call while he is in oar midst
He has also with him an assortment Of
Psntoscopic Brazilian Pebbles which are
recommended bymany citizens ClCharles
town, OF the most superior quality which
he will take great pleasure in sultng to
The sight. The DR.. has also shown us
many responsible recommendations for
his skilful treatment upon the Eye. We
insert the following certificate, by per
mission Of Benz. ToMLINsoN, Esq, Of
Charlestown, which is sufficient guar
anlee Of Dr.. Icons success as a skilIful
operator
CHARLEsrowN, August goth 1860.
TO the numerous list Of Testimonials
in the possession of DR.. J. LEON, con-
corning his professional skill in the treat
menl of the Ear and Eye, | cheeFlully
add that Of nv own.
My daughter having suffered parnal,
and al times, entire deafness, in one ear
caused by scarlet fever, eleven or twelve
years ago, upon his arrival in town, put
my daughter under his care, and from his
treatment since that time, am pleased TO
say(which is for the benefit of those alll,-
ted iR the same wav)she is improving even
more rapidly than could have hoped, be-
ing able 10 hear much that is SAID ID COM
mon conversation around her when the
unaffected ear is closed. From the fact
above stated, can confidently recon-
mend him to the afflicted.
have tried his glasses, and find great
relief to the eve in their use.
BENJAMIN TOMLINSON.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1860-08-25

BLoNpIN.-The editor Of the n. Y.
Tribune, who has had the honor Of a call
from Bondin. the rope-walker, describes
him thus
He is little, fair. haired. wiry fellow,
with keen blue eye, as bright and pier
eng as an eagles. His grip is vice-Ilke
in its frmness, and altogether he looks as
the Roman might who knows no fear.
On The lOlh or l2Ih Of September he
will commence his exploits al JoEes's
Woods, walking over 1000 foot rope,
stretched from mssts 200 feet above the
ground. On The 29th inst, at the Falls,
he will cross over his rope at o'clock,
with woman on his back, and at 9 p. m.
in blaze Of fireworks. On The occasion
of the visit of the Prince Of Wales 10 the
Cataract, BIondin will cross the rope on
stills four feet high. ......
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1860-08-25
BENJAMIN TOMLINSON.

&C. THE BRIDGE COMPANY AGAIN.
IN our last issue we noticed small arli-
Gle in the Free Press, charging the SheP-
herdstown Bridge Company with illlber-
ally in demanding toll from certain mill
tary companies when attending the Regl-
mental parade held in this place. We
noticed the article not because we thought
il our duty 10 defend the Bridge Compa-
by from any charges made against II, but
because we thought and do still think
that the impuIatlun was uncaIled for, and
although the statement true in the main
facts, the inference was decidedly unjust
We simply maintain this, that il was not
the duty of the managers OF the Bridge
Company TO 90 to the toll. gatherer, and IN
form her that there was probability (and
perhaps they never thought Of such prob
ability that some companies would cross
the bridge on their way TO the parade ;
and if they did she should not charge
them with toll. But as ii was, the COM
panies from The Ferry unexpectedly made
their appearance at the Bridge, and he
toll .galherer, as was her "bounden duty,
having received no orders to the CONTRARY
REQUIRED them to pay tol. And the Free
Press, itself says :-"Perhaps had the
matter been previously made known To
the Bridge Company no charge would
have been made" 1t is here acknOwle dg'
ed that The company knew nothing oil the
charging of toll why then charge them
with such n,beraIIty ! We would IN
turn ask the Editor of the Free Press, we
will not say "saplent' Editor for that Is
lsvoriIe adjective with our coiempo
gary, who perhaps is one OF those "wh(
love to talk of what ,hey have nor II l
does not seem TO him that the charge i:
"uHiusI'' and ridiculous -! But the fact |:
the "old Family journal is wrong, ant
tits unnecessary to pursue the subject lar
ther. Yet we must briefly enter pro
test against tina, paragraph Of our co'en
porary charging US with ian ot'empt a
slur" because we SAID the privilege o
mastering with the Regiment had bee
extended TO the companies Of Harper
Ferry. by the Colonel. Such cons'fu'
tion of our remarks is as unjust as 1t
far-re,ched. We simply stated the fac
and that "as modes,ly as possible,
and we desire 10 correct the meanin
which The Free Press has seen III 10 e.
tort from Our words. because we beIon
10 the Regiment, and would consider an
such "slur" as discourieous as the condu
OF cur coIempOtary in charging Us WIFI
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1860-08-25
An American Robert Macaire.

George Jordan, the ACTOR, while look.
ing at The drill Of The Chicago Zousves IN
The Park, at New York, had lis poke,
relieved of valuable gold watch In an.
swer to an advertisement, he received Tie
following letter
July 9Th.
DEAR GEoRoG II see that you adyer.
tjsed for your watch. lis no use.
have got 1t like Robert Macaire, Tone of
your parts and being very much in wan,
of money at present lbeing poor think
will keep it ; you can afford to lose it and
bu, better one, as | an told Won ge,
500 per week for slru!tng around The
Stage. Good bye, my boy I'll come 10
your next benefit, and spend some Of the
money for tickets. George, ] like you-
YOU are clever fellow, and think a
good aclor-but for all that you can'thave
he ticker" case il won't go.
Sincerely your friend and admirsr as
man and actor, am, very truly,
ROBERT MACAIRr, JR.
or New York.
P. S.-My respects TO your good and
amiable LADY, hope the loss of the
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1860-08-25

meeting Of the President and Board
Of Directors OF The Chesapeake and Ohio
Canal, held al Berkeley Springs last,
week, refused. by vote Of TO 2, TO add
vance the freight on coal. 4
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1860-08-25
present on the occasion.

o. We have received the first number
Of HE New Star" Breckenridge Demo,
cratic in principles, published 10y MessTs.
JosEPu MCMURRAN and JOHN e. WADE,
at Chrl- burg, Montgomery County
Va, and under the sole eGilOrship of the
first named partner. Mr.. McMurran is a
native of Ibis County, and son of the late
JOSEPH MCMURRAN, Esq, who was,
when living, one of the most prominent
and respectabIe citizens Of this County, as
also one Of the irmest Wings Of the age.
Mr.. Nc Murran has the benefits Of a tho
rough Classical education, having been,
for several years past, engaged i'll teach
iug The several Ancient and Modern Lam
guages in various sections Of the South,
reaping laurds Of commentator and
praise for his remarkable success in diff
(using light and knowledge to his pupils.
lie is also ready ar vigorous river,
and will, no doubt, do justice TO The cause
he has espouscd in the outset.
The "Slar' presents quite neat typo,
graphical appearance. the mechanical de,
parlment being superintendent By Mr..
JAMES MCMURRAN, brother Of the editor,
and graduate 0! this Office. We trust
our friends will meet, peculiarly, with a
success commensurate with their ust de,
seris. And as regards the political com
plexion of The paper, We have no PdrItco-
lar objection, but would slate that as re-
CARDS HE election Of Bell, Breckenridge
or Douglas, we entertain pretty much the
same sentiments as did the old lady whose
husband got into Bar fight: "Didni
care Which lChipped," believing that Ell.
Their Of these gentlemen, if elected to the
Presidential Chair, would make a conser.
vatiye and high.toned President, and
" you'd fill The office Of Chief Magistrate
with credit aud honor TO himself. Blu
as for Lincoln, we have no more affinity
for touching him with "forly-loot-pole
than We have for p0ie-cat.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1860-08-25

I &S- Ala meeting OF the officers ant
teachers of the several Sabbath Schools q
! Sbepherdslown, al the Town Hall, or
Tuesday evening last, OH motion ID. )
RENTCH was called TO the Chair, and JE'
ROME DUSHANE appointed Secretary.
The Chair explained the object of the
meeting, when on motion il was resolved
that they hold Union Sabbath School
Celebration, on Saturday Sept. Sill, next
at Morgsn's Spring.
Resolved, That they invite the VI. +.
and Lutheran Sabbath Schools Nf Union
Vile, the NJ. Z. Sabbath School Of 3crab-
bile, and the Union Sabbath School OF
kindale Valley.
On motion, the Chair appointed the
following Committee Of Arrangements
Lutheran Sabbath School Elias Baker,
George Byers and George r. S'aIr!.
German Reformed Sabbath School y.
s. Rcntch, Jacob Hill and Joseph Welsh.
ans. Protestant Episcopal Sabbath School:
+. q. LPe,J. A. Smools and J. DuShane.
Presbyterian Sabbath School Rev. j.,
l.. Frsry, DR.. }. Qoigley and Nat. Bar
ley. Methodist Episcopal Sabbath School:
&. T. Licklider. J. S. Fleming and VIM.
Sharer.
On motion, the chair appointed the fol.
lowing Committee 10 procure an Orator {;
G.. L. Lcklder and 6. K. Slaley.
The public are cordially invited 10 be
present on the occasion.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1860-08-25

P. S.-My respects TO your good and
amiabIe lady, hope the loss of the
watch Won't cause her any unhspplness.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1860-04-14
The Presidential Contest.

n.,;,e he snsuine sixty days, the Nation
AcGrSseieo q ~ De9serstie party. the
IN passy ~ ~ Repss!iesas, will cen
~ Aeir p1atfssns ~ place upoa them
1Ssis eaa1j1sees r. RsssidGat saA Vice Pros
~. 70 sasA esss NJ assst}es q sve;labiii-
y Yin : largely i.e.saes ~ so9isat'ocs
S;i;tv = name The probable choice 81 either.
The democrats ope6 TIE campaign 1t Charles
ton on the 23d Of the present month. The
Two most prominent candidates are under
sseod - b R. N. T. Hunter, Of Virginia, and
Stephen 4. Douglas, Of I~l!inois. MI. Hunter
csn ~updoustedly carry oil the slave States,
includine even Maryland, il the contest is
narrowed down to . struggle between De-
mecrsey and Republieanism. But We doubt
very much ii he can secure . single electoral
VOTE north of Mason and Dixon's line: The
following States only could be regarded a.
.~esrtain for him:
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1860-04-14


T AM NOW RECEIVING 4 splendid assortment oil
i CARRIAG ES and HI Of every descrip-
ton, to which the attent,dh of purchasers is invitd-
Having selected my sto{k in person, during the
summer, ! can supply my ckstomers At prices As low
~ any in the South, and d the best quality. Call
and examine. I will 1
NOW In I9ToRT.
Caleche and close Coac4es,
Two and four seat Brett,
Rockaways and Barouctes,
Side and single seat Bu3Ezies, with and without
with . splendid ASSORTMENT Of double ard sin
gle Harness, Whips, kc., tOSmatch.
Also Stage. Wagon and Cart Harness
Blind Brides. Collars, Eaames, &C.,
All Of which will be s4u Is low - they can be
purchaeed At any house In The South.
Ny facilities TOR repairing are unsurpassed in all
the banchsa, AMI , contnuancs Of patronage il
solicited.
have in store . full assortment Of Iron compris
ing, Fiat. Round and SquAte. Sheet And Hoop Iron,
Axles, Springs. he. -gol. -7ta
Balcony and Cemetery Rulings nade to order, a.
the latest styles and pattesta. fgfE
1have also on hand, Ctne Wasgsas and carts,
Road Wagons, BAgasse and other light carts, and al
kinds Of Wheelwsight work fnsds % order.
Also HaEker's Force P3nps, Chain Pumps, COM
plste Lightning Rods, h., &e. Call and examine 1t
the old stand (new baiklikg) corner of Maine and
Church streets. s-
nsv u ~ y. TuNNARD.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1860-04-14
REcElVE IN / FEW DAYS

. f0e assortment Of Childrens' CABS and GIGS.
Having purchased a larg~.quantity of materalfron
the manufacturers, my facilities for repairing are
complete, and with nrst ra.e workmer and spacious
rooms, I am prepared to repair NIL kinds of carr,aees
with dispatch, and on reasDns BILE terms.
Plantation work attended to as usual. just receiv
ed two pair Of excellent TIMBER WHEELS. e, mplete
Of Burby l. Titles make, 1t the Planters Emporium
corner Of Church aud Main streets, Baton Rouge. Ia
novl3 -. W. +.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1860-04-14
iron, &c

sizes, Flat, Round, Squire, Oval. etc. Also Iron
Axsls, springs, all sizes tna = full assortment ct
stock Of al kinds for the }ade, including yxrnish,
Trimmings, spokes, Ftllot1 Hubs; etc;
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1860-04-14
carriages lid Harness

T11E s0 9scrl6or having completed bis spaclon
Warehous and NsuuG(ctory. il now opening the
most complete Of CARRIAGES and ARNESS over Of
fered to purchasers in thiS vicinity and could call
the attention Of his frionlS and the public generally
to HIS establishment aud to examine his tJck before
pufchasinp elsewhere.