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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-08-12
DiSiIIttrl'ed.

The 'msius OF RlcAard Washington.
Co. c., 9th Virginia cavalry, who died
the 9Th of July. 1863, in this town. from
wounds received. were disinerreG from
the co ufedera,e soldiers grave yard. on
Thursday last, by his brother. aud taken
10 Wes,morelsnd county, Va. for hnsl
Ipterment.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-08-12
no more National Banks.

We iesrn that the application for a
branch nf The National Bank al this place,
with a capital OF $50 900, has been re-
fused on the ground that the $50 100000
of currency allowed BY the National
eurren"y act" has been already absorbed
by the Banks es.aj Ilshed and establish.
ING,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-08-12
Drowned.

We regret TO learn tina, DR.. JOHN HAIR,
GRAVE, formerly Of this place, and late
Surgeon in the Rebel army, was thrown
from boat near ST. Louis. Missouri, a
short time since and crowned. Many OF
our citizens will remember The kind hear.
ted, jovisl youth, and deeply sympathize
with his mother in her sore affection.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-08-12

The TRIAL or JEFFERSON DAVIS "A
special dispatch from " Washington 10 thu
New York News says am prepared
to put to rest all speculation concerning
the Irlsl of Jefferson DAVIS, go far as II re.
is,es to Military Commission. posi-.
lively assert Thai President Johnson has
decided tina Mr. DAVIS shall moi be tried
by Military Commission, nulwIlIIstsnd-
ing he has been prrsisienty urged To that
course by The radicals Tho lhlr-t for more
blood. And moreover feel perfectly
satisfied that he will never be ;rIed, bni
eventually viii be PERMITTED 10 leave The
eouuuy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-08-12
Double Track

We learn ihsl double Track OF rail-
ing is now being laid upon the Baltimore
snd OHIO RAJ road. extending from Hsr-
per's Fcuty TO North Mountain. A nnm-
Der of hands are engaged upon the work
q, present.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-08-12

DrCoURAGING PRosPECT.-ltls an IN
variable sign, according TO ali almsnacs'
that when tire moon runs low We have
very warm weather. During the heated
term, the moon stood pretty high in the
heavens. Next month, the veracIous al
manac informs us, Luna will sail low.
We may, therefore, look out for weather
so scorching that il will be dangerous for
a man or woman to wear anything but
white garments in the street.. II when
the moon runs high the thermometer runs
up TO one hundred degrees, what may we
expect when 1t runs low! Nothing more
than this: Water will boil in our weeks;
eggs will become cooked before the hens
drop them; milk will be lurned into
baughnsugh-clsUghbaugh in The co" s
bag; meat will be roasted 10 the fields; the
Appomaliox will become steam Rener'
aling apparatus: liquors will evsporaiei
the earth will become hard baked, and
mankind generally will pray for peace
Petersburg Express.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-08-12
New EnterpriZe.

We are glad TO learn tina, Mr.. Darrell,
OF this place. purposes opening about the
6rst OF September. IN the front room VI
his Photograph Gsliery.a Drug and Fan
ey Store. Thus is something We have
stood in need OF very mnch. aad we nus'
be NAY rycslse liberal share Of patron
are.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-08-12
The Corn Crop.

We have heard IL stated By some of our
farmers that the prospect Tor corn crop
was never more favorable than a, The
present IImp, in this section. ShOnld II
escape the frost he yield will BE- sbunJ-
ant. The O4t crop vas far weld.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-08-12
DAhyILLE, Illinois,
IulY %. 1868.

! Mr.. Znlle.-A few days since while
quietly seated in my room, package was
handed me. hastily withdrew II from
/ The envelope, and as my eye met The OLD
familiar name "ShepherdsIown Register
/ | fell as if grasping The hand OF some Gear
friend from my much loved virginia
home" 1t is impossible to describe the
thrill of JOY produced in the heart OF an
exile from home by a token Of remem'
brance, and lei me heartily thank you ior
sending the Register and assure you It's
weekly appearance will be hailed with
delight | eagerly sOevouEed the contents,
even read the advertisements over and
over again, which produced feelings Of
10y, and sadness. felt glad TO fine
Peace had again "wrea'hed her chain
around you," but could not repress a
leellng of sadness TO see so many new
names, where in other days stood "'hose
that have gone" Oh, cruel Death
hat rsvages hast thou made in my once
happy home since last trod her soil,
and not there only has thy scahing blast
| been felt, but here too thou hast torn from
many loving heart--ils dol myself
possessed a jewel whose rare beauty en-
chlnled my heart with its loveiness, but
when my jewel shone most bright and
the ripping laugh, sunny brow, and
sparkling eye of my "iule Ella was
most dear. Thou ! did'st come and take
her away. Alas my beautiful one is
gone, leaving in thy mothers heart void
hich on earth never, never, can be FL
| led.
"Nethinks that voice re-echoes back,
"I'm with the angels now
wear spotcss robe, Mamma,
And glory decks my brow.
| have no pain nor sorrow here,
Or fear lest ! should sin
I'm waiting al the gate, dear Ma,
| For you TO enter in"
You will please pardon this allusion to
my own affection.
| was glad to hear Shepherdstown is
improving. think | love 1t more than
my adopted home. although our town is
rapidly approximating in population, and
business points 10 large CITY. Some
writer says tour hearts roots are planted
in our childhood home" endorse the
sentiment, aud IN fancy often find myself
seated on the River Hill" of my faith
er's farm, where in childhood ! spent
many happy hours, listening to The notes
Of HE I'm, How boat horn" away in the
distance and Oh, the dear faues, and re-
collections, it brings to mind, ale mourn,
fully sweet. The memory of those old
hills is dear to many a Southern born
heart, whose home is now in the yves
Tern wilds." But didn't intend a let
ter. only an expression of gratitude
Please pardon if have Tespassed on
your time. Respectfully,
l.. G.. II.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-08-12
e.. The following Ieuer IS from one OF

&4 The following leuer IS from one oil
our Oldest and most prompt paying SUI
scrbers. lady friend, formerly OF this
town, and gives US pleasure TO hear that
The Register still proves to her welcome
visitor as formerly. She has also been
one of orr popular contributors, and will
be Glad to hear from her frequently.
Blu, here is The letter, il speaks for IL
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-08-12

o. Now that The Posioffices are be-
coming re-esiabished in the county we
hope our subscribers will receive their
papers more promptly than heretofore.
Persons wishing their papers changed to
different Offices will please notify us Of
the fact.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-08-12

isSThe bos,men Of The feet OF coal boats
Ju-s arriving, have been behaving outrage
ruusly on the line Of lie canal, from
homegrown TO Rsrper's Ferry. So say
.he Ai,xondris Gazette.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-08-12
Elections.

Recent elections have been held in Ten
nessee snG Kentucky, for members Of
Congress. In heiormer the Brownlow
party were elected. and in the latter the
members elect were about equally divided
between Democrat and Opposition.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-08-12

hands, and 10 srcufez lhem We uinsl heglh
ane w-teacl. ourselves how 10 lhink ana
then we will know bow 10 act, and 10 do
this we must lay aside all false ideas oil
life, politics snd religion, that have so
long held sway over men, and devote
ourselves To truth, justice and pure
IreEgion. Educate the children. Pre-
pare him for and give every youth some
honorable trade or profession, aud then
they will be qnsIf"d and ready TO as
sumo the responsibilities that avail, them
in life. Well may neighborlns journal
say, in speaking of our Colleges anc
universities They have noble part
TO perform in the revival OF letters. Bat
lies for truth and right have yet TO be
fought. and they will be conflicts Of mind
with mind. The scenes of these conflicts
will bs the hreside, the hustings, the
forum. the halls of justice and the pulpit;
the actors will be the men and women OF
the rising generation The instruments
pure literature, free press, sound moral
ity and true lgion; which, If welded
BY gres, and good men. viii huIl back
the tide of radcallsm that is pouring in
upon us. There is no danger OF error
wien truth is left lree to combat it.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-08-12
Letter from Wade Hampton.

\ letter has been published by Gen.
Wade Hampton, Of South Carolina, dis
counlensnclng The purpose OF many CHI
zens OF that State 10 emlgraIe 10 Mexico
or some other foreign country. lie doubts
The propIiely OF such course, and adds:
The very fact that DOR State is passing
through so terrible an crdesl as the pres.
en,, should cause her sons 10 cling the
more closely 10 her. My advice to all OF
NY fellow citizens is, that they should
devote their whole energies TO The resto-
ration OF law and order, tie re-esabllsh-
ment OF agriculture and commerce, the
promotion of education and the rebuilding
of our cities aud dwellings winch have
baen laid III ashes. TO accomplish these
obiecl.-the highest that patriotism can
concelve-l Recommend that all who cali
do so should take the oath of allegiance
to the United States Government, so that
they may participate in the restoration OF
civil government 10 our State.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-08-12
The MARYLAND Farmer.

The August number Of this monthly
is received. Its filed. as usual, with
interesting matter. Published By s. S,
Mills s. Co., Bslnmore, al $3.50 pei
year.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-08-12

o. Mr.. S,ahl of Virgins, and former
ly OF lie Harper's Ferry arsenal. has been
appointed TO succeed Mr.. John G. Dud-
lev, master armorer at the Washington
arsenal,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-08-12

Is Mr.. Hillary has received the sp-
pOlnI.aenl Of Postmaster al Duffield's De-
pot, and James W. Snyder 3. LeeInwn,
], ffeIson county.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-08-12
Indictments of Ex,Confederatcs.

In Roane county, ". Virginia, last
week, indictments were found by the
Circuit Court, Judge LOOMS presiding
against nearly one hundred persons (guer'
ilas mostly for horse stealing, murder
and other like crimes. Col. I. A. Rob
erts, who was member OF the West
Virginia June Convention in 1861, and
who was subsequently carried of from
his home prisoner TO Richmond, obtain
ed Judgment for forty thousand dollars
against those who were principally re-
sponsibe for his captivity, Against
Hugh Kyger, who is wealthy, he obtain
ed verdict for $4,000, and thirty thou
sand against the following persons, name
ly Messrs. A. g. Ingraham. James l..
Powell, A. G. Riddle, Samuel Shepherd,
Jr., and Thomas d. Golf. Frank NJ.
Wills and Geo. Allen were indicted for
the murder OF Baily CIevenger, Union
soldier. They were in the rebel service
at the time of Gilling him. but went 10
his home, called him out and shot him
Richmond Republic.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-08-12

&lDon.t forgot the Bush Meeting
which will take lare on Saturday, next,
18Th inst, al RInehah's School House.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1865-05-06

and killing the rebel General Tyler. III
command Fifteen locomotives were des-
troye,, 200 cars, 2 bridges aud iar,e lac
tories n the vicinity. We destroyed large ar
quantities of co!nmisary stores at Srihen
and the railroad bridges on the Selma ana
Montgomery railroad.
Macon was taken without any oppOst-
ton, and it has not yet been necessary 10
destroy any property, We captured Gen
erals Howell Cobb, Gustavus W. Smith,
formerly Street Commissioner Of New
York city, Robinson, Mercer and Mccall.
The captures are 1872 guns in position the
field and by assault 200 guns in arsenals
and in store with immense amounts OF or
dinance, quartermaster and commissary
stores and cotton, machinery, railroad
socks &c.
In the assault on Selma, Brig. Gen.
Eli Long, Of the secoud division had COM
mand of the right and Brevet Maj. Cen.
Emory Upton Of the left. preliminary
assault by the escort was unsuccessful.
The second division charged over the
works in splendid style carrying every
thing before them. The eneny's force was
from s, 900 to 200. mostly militia, and our
assaiiing fore. was only 1,225O. Gen. Long
was wounded and has arrived here en-
route for the north. Our losses we're 200,
and the enemy officially state their loss to
have been between 900 and 800. Our whole
loss in all the expedition was only 500. a
total of ASH miles WAS marched IN twenty
days, averaging over "a miles per day our
ing the time.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1865-05-06
" TELEGRAPH
The Vail Robbers Captured and
Shot.

Especial to the Hank-Eyel
oTTuMwA. May 3LThe Ottumwa Daily
Courier OF this evening has the following
By the driver OF the coach just arrived
frop Centeryille, we learn that the robbers
were t'utsued by = large force into Missou-
ri, and so closiy chased that they aban-
doned the horses and took to the brush.-
They were still pursued. and finally sur
rounded and taken, six in number. The
driver states that the pursuers did not
bring any Of the men hack, but left them
for their friends to take care Of. The horses
we're all brought back to Centefville.
Thus ends mail robbery IN this section Of
country. Gusrrillas will find. perhaps,
that it is not profitable to come into Iowa
to carry on business. They will be served
an every time. 9sP.'
10 Cot. AE.sE Hooker. Des NOTES.-THE
horses are allrecovered and the mail rob.
be,s left dead III the woods. -
90 ~ d. +. ABRAHAMs. r
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1865-05-06
PrOcla mntion-&1OO.O Reward
offered for Jeff. Davis.

WASHINGTON, May ga Proclamation
WHEREAS, ltappears from evidence be-
fore the Bureau of Military Justice, that
the atrocious murder OF the late President
Abraham Lincoln, and the attempted as
sassination of the Hon. VIM. II. Seward.
Secretary of State, was melted, concerted,
aud procured, by and between Jet. Davis,
late or Richmond, and jacob Thompson,
Clement G. Clay, Beverly Tucker. Geo. n.
Sanders, and other rebels and traitors
against the. Government OF the United
States, harbored in Canada.
Now, therefore, to the end that justice
may be done, ANDREW JOHNSON. Presi-
dent of the United States, do offer for the
arrest Of said persons, or either OF them.
within the limits of the United States, 50
that they can be brought to trial, the fol-
lowing rewards: 100000 for the arrest OF
Jefferson Davis; $4,000 for the arrest OF
Clement 4. Clay: 5000 for the arrest OF
Jacob Thompson. late of Mississippi; g, 500
for the arrest Of Geo. n. Sanders; y, 500 for
the arrest of Beverly Tucker, and $lO, 900
for the arrest OF VIM. G. Cleary, late clerk
of Clement G. Clay.
The Provost Marshal General Of the
United States is directed to cause q de-
scription Of said persons, with notice OF
the above rewards, to be published.
In testimony whereof, I nave hereunto
set my hand, and caused the seal Of the
United States to be afh xed.
Done Mt the City OF Washington, the I'd
day of May, in the year OF our Lord, 1865,
and of the independence Of the United
States, the seth. ANDREW JOHNSON.
BY the President:
" AI-NrER Acfium Sec. z of State.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1865-05-06
Gov. Aiken.

NEW YORK, May 4-The HERALD Hilton
Head correspondent says of the arrest Of
Ex-Gov. Aiken: Gov. Aiken claims to be
an original Union man, and an opposer Of
notification in Calhoun's time, and friend
to the Union and Constitution ever since.
but there are reports contradictory of this,
aud among other things, he is accused Of
finding portion of the brains which ha<
enabled the rebels to hold out four years.-
of having held several advisory interview
with JET. Davis, &c. These are only 70.
ports, but of course the War Department
must have had some foundation for its @.
ton against him.
Gov. Lamar, prominent citizen of 81.
vannah, has also been arrested. He IL an
avowed enemy of the Union-was multi.
fication man, and has been one of the most
industrious and successful aiders and abet-
tors of the rebel cause in Georgia. He
makes no secret even now of his bitter hos.
tility to the Union. Courteous, affable and
sociable in all other respects-he hates the
Yankees most thoroughly, and boasts Of it.
1t is understood that the prisoners are
charged with treason, and will be regular
" tried therefor.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1865-05-06
from Richmond.

NEW YORK, May 3-1'he Richmond Wig,
OF the "a, states that Mosby took leave OF
his men at Salem, Farquier county, telling
them to disbaad aud return to their homes
that he was bound for Texas, and did not
want them to accompany him, as It might
pu. their necks in the halter. He then
rode off with small number Of his cid
companions.
A steamer was loading al Richmond
with tobacco for Baltimore. -.
The rebel treasury notes were quoted ~
u OU(05 % per 500 as souvenirs.
Many burglaries are reported as occur
ring al Richmond. s mar
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1865-05-06
From Asiss;1ytoI,,

WASHINGTON, May 1.-The court NAV.
Vial IN tho case OF Benz. q. Harris, met THE
n. IN, and in the absence of Witnesses ad.
ourned till tomorrow.
Glen. Sherman was at Point Lookout yea.
terday, en- route to Washington.
Potomac is already on the march here,
WASHINGTON. May 4.-By order of tho
President all public buildings were closed
after II O'Clock, to-day, out Of respect tn
the late Presidentiwhoee final funeral oh
sequies were in progress at Springfield
The courts also adjourned and all the mu.
nicipal Offices were closed. Several OF on,
citizens closed their stores, and half hour
guns were fired all the latter part OF the
set. - '' al sun
Gen. Casey, in obedience 10 an order ~
the War Department, has suspended tbe
recruiting Of colored troops in Richmond.
The following order has just been pub.
lished by the War Department:
Wax DEPT, ADJ'T GENERALS OPP1cr
WASHINGTON, April IS, ISIS, General Or,
delivered on parole to Federal officers, east
Of the Mississippi river. to and including
the 22d day Of April, 1863, except those who
may have been delivered al Darien. Ga.
are hereby declared duly exchanged. @
Second-Commanotrs of paro.ed camns
win forward exchanged officers and men
70 the armies to which they belong, with al
little delay as possible. By order Of tie
Secretary of War. (SigEed)
w. A. NICHOLS, A. A. c.
The bids were opened here yesterday for
furnishing the subsistence department
with -four, and "a, 800 bbls were offered At
prices ranging trc IN s. 80 10 80 so per Dbl.
All the -four offered was Of grade No en-.
cept 8, 600 bbls of No. 3 at IS IS to IS IS per
barrel
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1865-05-06
SEM Bothering the President.

WASHINGTON, May 3.-Simon Cameron,
Thadleus Stephens and other prominent
citizens called ON the President to-day and
were introduced by Mr.. Cameron, who adj
dressed the President in few remarks,
assuring him of the implicit confidence OF
the state Of Pennsyvania in his ability
piled 1t some length, and i'll reiterating his
future policy towards the late rebellious
States. he ioreshadowed his aims more
clearly than in his speeches already pub
liahofi
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1865-05-06
Arrested.

NEW YORK, May "A boy has been ~
rested at Brooklyn and taken to Washing.
ton whose conversation leads to the belief
that he was possessed of knowledge in ~
gard to the assassination. He was an e.
rand boy Of Booths. 1t appears that Has.
rold turns out to have been the agent and
confident of the notorious DR.. Tumblely,
who lately suddenly disappeared from
Brooklyn.
An Injunction was granted BY the So.
preme Court to-day, restraining the new
Fire Commissioners from entering upon
their new duties. ~
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1865-05-06
Union PFisoners Released.

!. New York, May 4.--The Herald Jsck.,
sonville, Fla, correspondent say, apCss
$500 of the Union soldiers formerly ~ -
prisoned al ,Andersonville, Ca, were "a
the morning Of the 18th nit. t!ansPoi
by the rebels down the Florida O n
Railroad to within ten miles Of yac ;,...
Vile, where they were uncondiIi01as.C ~
leased, and left to make their Eay in.o ' al
them a.nn reached ss before night. All presented
a pitiful appearance. and many we're barr ..
~ able to walk, but their joy was gles. ~, -
finding themselves once again un>'ei ~
protection Of the old dag.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1865-05-06
Wilson's Great Rais !.

NEW YORK, May 4.-The Heralds Sa-
vannah correspondent Of the 10Th says:
Gen. Wilson's famous raiding expedition
arrived here yesterday from Macon.
The following is condensed history of
the trip:
on the I'D OF March. 1t Ia not proper to
give any statement Of the number of his
forces. Ebenezer Church, near Planters.
willie. Ala wastaken after q short engage.
ment with Forests Cavalry. Three hum
drsd prisoners were captured and three
guns. Forests forces were driven to the
west Of the CAhAwba river and separated.
A column was sent to Tuscaloosa, which
captured and destroyed much government
selma, 24l miles from the base, was cap.
tured on the I'd Of April, with 200 prison.
ers, 81 guns In position and IS in arsenal.
We destroyed three rolling mills, with fix-
lures, . very large naval foundry, an arse
nal-the second In importance in the Con-
federacy-powde works, magazines and
large numbers of cars. We remained at
Selma eight days. The Alabama river was
bridged $50 feet, the operation occupying
five days, from the 9Th to the 10th.
The next place attacked was Montgome-
~, fifty miles distant, Destroying all the
bridges on the Alabamaand Tennessee riv-
ers, and on the railroad to Columbia, The
enemy destroyed $4,000 bales of cotton
Montgomery surrendered without assault.
Eve guns fell into our hands. We de-
stroyed two rolling mills and foundriea,
two magazines, one locomotive and 63 cars.
Five steamboats, werecaptured on theriver
near the Netimpka Nitro works. The reb-
els burned $1,000 bales of cotton before
evacuating.
Columbia, Georgia, IS miles distant was
taken by assault by Gen. Upton after dark
on the 10Th Twelve hundred prisoners
were captured, s5 guns, Z large cotton fac
tories, 100000 oales Of cotton and immense
quantities Of ordinance, quartermastera and
ccmmissary stores, large arsenal, pis-
tol factory, an accoutrement. factory. e ma
val foundry, q railroad mill and foundry,
thirteen locomotives, over 100 cars, depots,
machine shops, &c. were captured and
destroyed gunboat mounting six seven
inch rifle guns, now called the Jackson
but the name of which has recently been
changed was captured here.
A detour to West Point.was made by
Lagrange's brigade which attacked tbs
works and carried them by storm, captur.
sing the garriAon, 350in number and 4gun.