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there was a large gathering of sportsmen on
the occasion.
LOCAL SUMMARY
Patrick o 'COSNEL, of this town, worthy and
industrious man, was found upon the track of
the Baltimore & Ohio Rail Road, near Harper's
Ferry. on Wednesday week, dead and mutilated.
From the information elected at the Coroner's
inquest, it is generally believed that he was
run over by the cars, though some are of the O.
pinion that he was murdered, and placed upon
the track His horse was found dead about
mile distant-both hind legs having been ia
ken off by the cars.
He leaves wife and six children to lament
his loss.
WILLIAM and GEORGE, sons of the late Eze-
kial D. Young, ofthis town, fell from the stable
loft ofMr. Bishop, on Saturday last, which re-
suited in but slight injury to William, but the
younger, George, so seriouly hurt as to cause
death the next day The best medical skill was
employed but without avail
THE horses of Mr.. j. H. yesterday, of this
place, ran off with the wagon, at Harpers Fer
~, on Tuesday, inflicting severe and painful
bruises upon Mr.. MICHAEL SoUDERs, in charge
of them. No other damage done, except slight
breaks TO wagon.
OK Sunday last, the horse of Mr. JoHN HIL-
BERT, attached to Buggy, became frightened
aud unmanageable, and ran off. Mr.. H., in
his attempt to hold the horse, was thrown to the
ground and dragged for some distance. Tho
not seriously injured, severe bruises were in
flicted.
Mr.. JAMES w. JONES' fell from scaffold-
ing, distance of 80 feet, occasioning slight
dislocation of shoulder.
AIsoUTTH & Bro, anticipating the Holiday
wants of our people, have supplied themselves
with very complete Stock of Fancy Articles
PerfumerieS, Soaps, Pomades, Stationary, &c.
We direct attention to their advertisement,
though we must say after an examination Of
their assortment, that the advertisement gives
but meagre insight into the beautiful Stock
which greets the eye of the customer as he en-
tiers the Drug establishment of our young
friends.
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| MORE MmLITARY.-A small detachment OF
military, under command Of Lieut. GEORGE
PFoHI., l93d New York, are now stationed in
this town. Theirhead-quarters are in the room
below our office. The object of their being here
is unknown, unless it be in connection with
the Freedmen's school which has just been open
ed in this town.
Their conduct so far is unexceptionable
though we can see no reason why there should
be military here at this time.
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r. r. FRASKs.-This gentleman is the ticket
agent at Harper's Ferry of the Military road
from that place to Winchester. He fills the
place with geutlemanly courtesy, and when the
road shall be handed over to the original Com
pany we doubt not his services may be accep-
table to them.
IRON VS.. HEMP.-Families will find it eco
nomical by purchasing the galvanized wire for
iclothes lines. 1t is as cheap as rope, and will
last for years without the trouble of being re-
moved weekly 1t can be found at the store O.
KEARsLEY & SHEERER, of this town.
GODEY'S LADY's Book, for January. is on
our table. Cooley maintains his reputation
and continues at the head of all Fashion peri
odicals. The January number is superb-con.
tanning beautiful line engraving. "The Fare
well Sermon" and magnificent plate of fash
ons in colors, besides many other things very
pretty and interesting.
LEISENRING 6 SoS having charge of the
Post Office, have made some desirable improve
ments, rendering the delivery ofthe mails more
expeditions and comfortable. The Boxes erect
ed have nearly all been taken-a few only re-
main. Price 81 per year
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/ LEATHER
Mr.; SHOWERS, at Martinsburg, has fine stock Of