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BOARDING.

k>IRSr GLASS BOARD. with newly furnished
u Rooms. can be had At 4 IL 18th street, between
9 and streets. ap ll-lwr
POARDING. Handsome suits Of rooms in a
ID erst- class house in Baltimore. None need ap
ply but these who ea produce good references as
10 position and means. Address, vita reference,
Boarding" )" Baltimore. Md. apll
f,kNrLEMEN DBsIhING EXCELLlNT AND
~ nicely Furnished ROOMS. with Board, should
cal st AIS sth street, Gear e. References ex-
changed SD lot
L0UR Oh FIyl ENTI BMEN CAN BE WE'LL
= accommodated with BOARD and LODGING on
street, south corner Of 2th mar 20
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sTOP THAT SCRATCHING,
And uee WHDATON'S ITCH OINTMENT. 1t
cures Itch and Salt Rheum in 4S hours, also cures
Chillblains Ulcers and all Era ptons Of the Skin.
Sold by all Drug ggists. L. d. GILMAN,
mar 23-ly $50 PeBnsylyania avenue.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

WIEN you are depressed by the ssunt. sickly
feeling Of a di.ordered system, which needs to oe
cleansed and stimulated nto healthy action, take
dose or two Of AYERS PILLS and see how quick
you can be restored for Q chilling. Ap n.Iw
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BUREAU OF ORDNANCE.

Washington City, April a. 1855
SEALED PROPOSALS will be received At this
bnIeAu until noon of MONDAY, April "A, 1856. for
29!VOO 1.-TWO hundred and fifty thousand3 best
sralty, hard, hand made red brick
bfisk. "o'oiie" Pfo's
Samples can be obtained by spu,ic.,;on NJ tho
d @. '"AN' "annNs'"h'
One half the brick to hs a.I-araS =, ,h NJ
oIdnsS,f is5d . n t thirty days, aad the re-.
hkhnesi ~ 10y tuo' oa,s from the date of order
the BuEeau. 20 'eS'ifeu oS
The h..sk to be subject to inspection aud rsjse.
BOD 90 oetiFefS' n ii. WISE
ApE 20 Chief of anrs.,
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SECRET DIsEAsES

Samoritaa's Gut is the most certain, safe and
efectual remedy-indeed, the only vegetable rem.
edy ever discovered, Cures in two to four days,
and recent cases in twenty four hours No mineral,
NO bAsam, no mercury. Only ten pills to be taken.
tits the soldiers hope, and friend to those who
male 50.
Sdmaritans Root and Herb .Inices-A positive and
permanent cure for Syphilis, scro fsla. Ulcers,
sores, Spots letters. &c Price 81. or six bottles
for S.. Sold by 8. c. Ford. See advertisement. ms
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MRS. n. l.. BR0THERTON
Intends opening Spring and oummer NiIlin.r,
on MONDAY, April 18th, at her New stors, a42
PsnpsytvaniA Ayenne, between LIST and I'd strests
Or stsirs where she Invites the Ladies' to cali and
Examine her BONNETs, made of the best mate
yiAl, sod from Paris Designs. ~ very reason able
pF,ets AL VI 3sre executed pYom PITY.
Lp APPRIETICB ssptsd. sPl3s.
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.ArCHIs. JEWILRY, &e.

vites the attention purchasers 70 their ehoias
stock Of No. WATCHIe, Ola MON d JlWuLRY
TO-, eILvKR WARE. PLATED WAR;. opIRs
eLAee1S, eP1OfACL16, TABLE CUTLnRY
kc., At low prices.
Watches and yewelry repaired in the hest man
ssr By the best vorhmsn and warranted, 10 a. sm
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ADJUSTMENTS.

ADJUSTMENTS.
GROWERS NEW THEATRR.
Pennsylvania Avenae, near Wllards.
MANAGERS CARD.
In view Of the terrible calamity which has eeiale2
car country in the untimely death Of our believes
of amusefn ent in the city should remain closednn
til the general grief which overshadoss our c4m 4h;s
idea. has closet the theatsr for - m indefinite Ell
period the eenerons hearted stt.chss Of she sn ss
gagements At moments notice. aP n-l.
FeRD'B NEW THEATER.
TENTH srR1IR. above Pennsylvania Avenue.
NOTICE.
IN CONSEQUENCE OF THA GREAT Ma
TIeNAI CALAMITY, THIS THlATER WILL
BE CLOSED UNTIL PU RTHBR NOTICE.
CANTERBURY MUSIC HALL AND
THEATER
PERFORMANCE TONIGHT.
DUE NOTICE WILL BE GIVEN OF THE RE
OPENING GEORGE LEA,
apl7 Proprietor.
WASHINGTON THEATER.
THE PERFORMANCE Is POSTPONED TILL
FUnTHER NOTICE ON ACCOUNT OF THE SAD
NATIONAL CALAMITY.
.srl7 6AMUEL ). sANFORD.
OXFORD. OXFORD! OXFORD.
MUSIC HALL AND THEATRE.
Ninth street, fronting on Pennsylvania avenue
THELEADING MUSIC HALL WASHINGTON.
THE FOUNTAIN HEAD OF TALENT.
Read the names of the Artists now performing
at this estaSl ishm&ent , & First week Of
The Celebrated Double Clog Dancers ~
CONTINUED Success of the following ts.
Miss KATE PENNOYNR,
Miss AGNES SUTHERLAND.
MONS. ANTONIO,
FRANK DIAMOND,
j. NJ. MORTIMER.
BARRY CARTER,
KATE HANSON.
The MIACO BROTHERS.,
Miss SUSIE BROWN,
Mr., J. 9. FRANKLIN,
Miss MILE FRANCIS.
Miss VIRG mia OHAIMI,
Miss MARY FRAZER,
And 2S other Performers.
MONDAY next. first appearance Of
MILE ANN1TTA GALLETTI,
Primeur Dapseu
LADIES MATINEE SATURDAY AFTERNOON.
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PUBLIC HEALTH. TIE PRESS

Advertising has been pronounced "undignfed'
ty the medical faculty. A physician who adver
tises valuable remedy to fifty people in his pr-
vate practice would receive the cold shoulder
from his pro essional brethren, uld he max
his merits known to millions throu gh the business
columns of q newspaper press. This may be dig
nihed, but is it benevolent, humane, or Just
Whoever is fortunate enough to discover or in
vent anything that will prevent, or cure, or allie
viate human SUITE. pg is bound to make it known
through every channel of CO communication within
his reach, to the general public. For many years
the merits of HOSTETTER'S CELEBRATED
STOMACH BITTERS have thus been proclaimed
to the world, and multitudes have been restored
to health or saved from fatal maladies in conse-
quence. AS new facts have been develo ped in re-
lation to the operation Of this most pure and po
tent of all stomachics and Alternatives, they have
been stated n simple language to the people of
many lands and if the proprieters Of the medicine
have derived profit from their dissemination,
Thousands upon thousands of individuals have
been benefited thereby to an extent beyond all
estimate. In the West Indies, Canada. Australia
and South America. HOSTETTER'S BITTERS are
now recognised IS the sole specific for Dyspepsia,
the best possible safeguard against epdemics. and
the finest invisorant in cases of General Debility
and the only dusive stimulant en- .ireIy free from
noxious ingredients. ap5-2w
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CoLsATE's HONEY SOAP

CoLGATE'S HONEY SOAP.
This celebrated TOILET SOAP, in such universe
demand, is made from the ehoicttt materials, is
mild and emoHieat in its nature, fragraHtly scented
and extremely ttnsftidi in it's action upon the
skin. For sale by all Druggists and Fancy Goods
Dealers. jan % 'eo1y
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NERVOUS BEBILITY. sE1IsAL WEAKNESS, &c.
Can Be CnTtd by one who has really cured him sel
and hundreds of others, and will tell you nothins
but the truth. Address, with stamp.
EDwARD H. TRAvER,
mar 2 Dd WHY Lock Box, Bosten Mass,
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THE BRIDAL CHAMBER an Essay OF Warnin 2
and Instruction for Young Men. Alse, new and
reliable treatment for Diseases of the Urinary
and Sexual Systems-sent free, in sealed envelopes.
Address DR.. J. SKILLIH HoUGHroN, Howard Asso-
citation, 2 hila del phia, Pa NH 3l-3m
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HRLNBoLD's EXTRACT OF SARsIPARRILLA
eleanses and renovates the blosd ipstls the vigor
OF health into the system, and purges out the hu.
mors that make disease. n,25-6m
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A CLEAR, SMOOTH SKIN AND BEAUTIFUL Con-.
PLXIoN follows the of IlELWBoIDS CONCES-
TRATED FLUID EXTRACT OF SLRSAPARILLl. 1t re-
moves black spots, pi np Piles and all eruptions of
the euo
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EPKING AND BUNKER CLOTHING.
New styles Superb Stock of Dress. Sack, and
Walking Goats, Pantaloons, Vests and Boys
We sre now prepared to exhibit our stock of Mems
and Boys Ready made Clothing. which. for ele.
hithinlness of manufacture, has not been
passed By any stock heretofore offered in this
Those In search OF Clothing for Gentlemen's and
Youths wear are invited to call and examine our
stock. We can say With assurance they will find
the right article ON the most reasonable terms.
Also An extensive assortment of GentlemenI
furnishing Goods, cemprising everything neces-
sAfy for complete outfit.
NOAH WALKER l. co., 36s Pa. av.,
cc l08m" Metropolitan Hotel Building.
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To PURIFY, ENRICH THE BLOOD. BgAUTIFY the
complexion, use HELMBoLD's HIGHLY CoHCEy-
TRArED FLUID ExTRhcT SlRSAPARTLLA. One
bsttle equals ia strength one gallon of the Syrup
or Decoction m2J-6m
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NOTICE TO OFFICERS AND SOLDIERS.

AssIsTANT QUA1rHRMAsFIR's OFPY0n
DIPeT or WASHINGTON. No. l34 r. ear 2lst At (
III, WAssISeros. D. g.. March /, 1866.
erly in the service of the United States is calied
TO the large amount OF personal property stored in
the Govern msnt warehouses connected with this
depot.
The Government requires the space occupied BY
said property for the effects OF those new in the
service.
A description Of each article shoaid be given
marks, accempanied By an oath or afarmstioSs S
showing that the claimant u the authorized
party.
The goods will be forwarded to the address of
the persons 30 entitled at his expense.
All OF the above. mentioned property remain
ing unclaimed ninety days from this date will be
JAMES NJ. MOORE,
NH 2-dtmay 81 Capt. Asst Or, o. g. Army,
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DON'T FRET-fou can stop headache, tooth
ache and neuralgia instantly or cash returned
Use Wolcotts Instant Pain Annihilat Sold at
all stores. Cures catsrrh permanently. D. G
knight, of Washington ID. c.. Agent m ar24- wly
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~ B. SMITHS
WILD CHERRY TONIC BITTERs,
THIS PROPHYLATIC 10 sold by all Druggists
and Grocers.
This great PANACEA has been established 20
years, It's medical proprieties are
TONIC, ASTRING ENT AND AROMATIC.
It will eradi cate all seran gem ent Of the STOM
ACH and BOWELS 1t gives
STRENGTH and BEAUTY to the YOUNG
REJUVENATEs THE OLD,
Cures
DYSPEPSIA, LOSS OF APPETITE.
INDIGESTION, ,LAssITUDI OF SYSTEM.
CHRONIC DIARRHGA. DYsENTIRY,
JAUNBICI, AGUE AND FEvER.
OBTAIN A CIRCULAR in which will be found
ington. mhl7.im
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Nor FEW OF OF TIE WoRST DISORDERS that
af let mankind arise from CORFU ptions OF the blood
HELMBoLD's ENTRACT OF sARsAPAEILLA is a rem.
edy of the utmoet value. m25-6m
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THE NATIONAL CALAMITY

Mourning Throughout the CSuntry-Sym
pathetic Action Of the Nova Scotian
Governinen.-Moveme of Booth Prier
TO the Assassination
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-08-05
Money EOund.

Mr.. Guy, employed in the Pspes Mill
O! Messrs. Sionsbraksr q Cook. near
tissers;own. willis, engaged in sorting
come old paper, lsst week, found pack
age of bank notes amounting TO fifteen
thousand dollars. which had been taken
irom the Hssersiown Bank to The Mil
among some old paper. The money
vas promptly returned TO the Bank BY
she finder. who vas presented with one
handred and 6f,y dollars as srswsra to-
La b .nssiy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-08-05
The Election in Richmond, va

An election for municipal officers was
held in this city on the 25th ult, in ODE
dience TO the Proclamation OF Gov. Pier
pont, and when tie officers elect met TO
qualify, the military authorities set II
aside, on the grounds, lsH lba, those
who had left The city aud joined tbs
Union army were not allowed TO vote.
2nd, that the men elected have been
prominently identified with the rebellion.
The committee appointed to confer with
Governor Pierponl, in regard 10 the mil
i,ary order snnulling the recent elections
for municipal officers al Richmond. re.
ported that the Governor had The mater
under advirement, and weuld immediate.
ly communicate with me mIliIsry su,hor.
lies and the sulhoriiies at Washington.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-08-05
Meeting Of the Valley Convocation.

meeting Vi Inc dheJ Son'oSo'Aoh'
This body assembled in Shepherds
town on Wednesday Of last week and
continued its sessions and services for
Eve days. Sixteen clsrgyDen were pres
en,, including the Bishop Of The Diocese.
We understand thai this is voluntary
association of The clergy Of the vicinity,
for their own edi6cstion end the better
conduc! Of their work, as also for The spi'
ritual benef. of the Parishes in which
they may assemble. They also provide
for and superintend The domestic mission
sry work within their bounds, or so far
as able in destitute places contiguous. Al
the late meeting we are informed that the
Rev. Isaac Gibson, q candidate for ordI,
nation, was commissioned by the Bishop
as Law reader for Smiih6eld and Bunker s
Hill, and Rev. Robert NJ. Baker as Mis-
sionary 10 the desolaied region between
Winchester and Staunion, and their sala'
riss were provided for. They also
agreed if in their power TO support mis-
Esionsry upon the east side of the ridge
the ministers at Leesburg and Warrenion
having united with this convocation. The
order Of daily religious services was
meeting al 6 o'clock, A. NJ, for prayers,
singing and shor, addresses, and the reg
ular service al lO2 A. Nj. and p. "
The sermons were followed by one OF
more addresses. On Saturday the Blsh'
Cd administered confirmation 10 sever
candidates, ten having been confirmed a
his late visit. On Sunday afternoon &
large congregation Of cOlOIed people wa.
addressed BY number Of the ministers
al the OLD Church. The attendance o.
the people through the whole services
was large. the minlsrstons OF the mos
solemn and effective character, and deer
and profitable impression apparently
made. We understand that III place o
another regular meeting OF the Consoca
ton. this sntuaR. arrangements were
made for similar rehg,ous services ii
each Parish within !Is bounds, BY ~,
visiting ministers.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-08-05

o. We extract The following Items
from the Washington Chronicle, written
by correspondent rom Harper's T ny
The Asmy OF the Shenandoah is VIZ.
ually Discontinued. The l2!h Penna.
Cavalry took their departure for home
from v Inches'er to-day. There are now
no troops Jeff in the valley bus one year
men. The gurrriIlas are represented az
having totally disappe red. In few
days more there will probably be no
troops lel! in 'he valley, except al VIE.
chester.
The hlle village of Charlestown, where
Gov. Wise hung John Brown, is visited
by many NorIherners, who have carried
of every thing movable from the field,
including stones, in which John Brown
was hung. Harper's Ferry is rising
rapidly hom It's ruins. Mr.. Ames, a
merchant from New York, has purchased
site far q large store, which will soon
be built, and other buildings will proba-
bly, soon 60 up.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-08-05
stter from General Mcclellan

The fourth of July was celebrated by the
Americans in Geneva, Italy, and among
hose invited TO attend the festival vac
General Mcclellan. In response, he
wrote letter, expressing his great sa'l''
l,ction At the successes of Generals Grant
and Sherman, and he hopes that ihe Un'
ION. nov that the wal is over, VIII be
come more united and prosperous than sv'
pr before. lie further adds:
Il most sincerely unite with you IN The
feelings of sorrow and Indignation which
have been so universally expressed tor
The cowardlv murder which deprived the
country of its Chief Magistrate, and IN
The desire to afford the moStloyaI support
to his successor. Trust, too, that on
will unite with me in the hope that, since
we have completely vindicsled our na'
lionsl strength and military honor by The
entire defeat and ruin OF our late enemies
our people will pursue msgnan'mouS
and merciful course toward fallen Toe
one that will tend to soften the bitter feel
ings inevitably caused by long and earn:
est war. and TO restore the confidence and
kind feeling that should exist between
those who owe allegiance 10 The same
government and belong 10 The same Peo'
ole, :"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-08-05
UNION CONVENTION

The Union Convention 10 nominate
candidates for Judge Of the 10Th Ju-
dieisl Circuii, and Senator for the 10Th
Senatorial District, will NEE, a, Bath,
Morgan County. Yves, Virginia. on
THURSDAY the cath day Of AUGUST
1868. The counties Of Pendleion, Har-
dy. Hampshire, Morgan. Berkeley and
Jefferson. are respectfully requested TO
hold meetings and send delegates to said
convention.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-08-05

GENERAL SHRRMAN.-Gener0l Sher.
man was serenaded last Monday night al
81. Louis. General Sherman is no sIran'
ger in ST. Louis. He was The FIST Pres
dent Of the Fifth street Railway Comps-
ny, and held that position for me besI
part of year, he resigned to accept the
Presidency Of tie Alexandra (La.) Mill
rary Academy. On The breaking cut OF
the war he left Alexandra and re-cniorcd
the army, his first service being Colo
mel Of Missouri regiment.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-08-05
Daniel w Cpok. ESQ.

After an elspse Of over fouf years we
are again the recipient Of a letter from our
old friend and regular subscriber, Daniel
w. Cook, ESQ, OF Collinsvilie. NJ ,dison
County, Illinois, and formerly OF Jetfer-
son County. va. We are rrjo'eed to
lesrn that he is now Deputy Sheriff Ui
Madison County. and has been holding
the position for some lime. Success !o
We Dan--long may you wave.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-08-05
Public Meeting.

A union Convention will be held al
the Cour, House in Shepherds,own. on
Thursday, August 10Th. 1865, to elect
delegates TO attend the Circuit and Dis.
trict Convention, to be held at Bath,
Morgan County, West Virgins, on Thurs.
day the 24,h day Of August, 1855. The
Union voters of the County are respect.
fully requested TO attend.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-08-05
IUuPuauIt NJ.

We learn thai Tournament came on
a, Ca.,Ieman's Ferry, "a Saturday last
q, which was assembled a large crowd oil
The fair daughters aud sons OF CLARKE
Jefferson and Warren Counties. Some
forty Knights enlisted for The different
prizes, and after a spirited contest. The
result, was as follnws -
Henry KerfooI, Knight OF le"e!leo'
crowned Miss Betue Bowen at Warren
Queen of Love and Besuiy. George
Burwell, Knigh. ri the turf. crowned
Miss Cook of Clarke, First Maid of Hon
or. John Grow, Knight OF Alameda
crowned Miss Settle of Clarke, Second
Maid Of Honor. Marshal McCormack,
Knigh. Of the Forest. crowned Miss Flo,
"a Mccormack, Of Clarke. Third Maid
of Honor.
Spirited and appropriate addresses were
delivered to the Knights by Mr.. Msnlor'
Presiden, Of the occasion. Refreshments
were abundant, and altogether they had 8
good time generally.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-08-05
Morgan's Spring.

In another column will be found sn IN
ieresiins and beautiful description OF 'hli
Spring, which has become The great re-
sort Cor Pic Mics in these latter days
There is also revolutionary inciden
connected with this Spring. gwen, ant
ones mind can b9l contrast then and now
IL wi be read with inirres; snd IS cola
ted from a book, entitled My ride Il
The Bsrbecae."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-08-05
Let US Work.

The war is Over--ihs wrinkles that have
been gathering and frowning for four
years upon the front Of the .visaged
monster are being gradually smoo,hed
away. Peace has come. or rather peace
is coming, gradually bat we hope surely.
Mons feel more peacefully toward each
oIher than those who have faced each
other in The deadly field, Their Wsu-
hood has been tested by FIRE and steel and
need not now be proved by words or
boosted Of Their bitterness expended
i;s-lf in The smoke and FIRE Of hsIie, and
.bsy Who were accustomed 10 forget their
enemies after battle, in their lender mer.
siss. for the wounded, without regard TO
color Of uniform. have no taste tor revIl-
ines and unmanly prosecutions. II this
be so-if me soldier sets w. this example
in generosity, does i! become those who
have never smst .he sulphrrous iune and
heard the whistle Of the deadly lead, TO be
wasting their time and their breath in
heated and angry controversies and On
seemly abuse.
Let us rather be up and doing for our
selves and the community. Virginia-our
Virginis--is suffering and weak from her
sxcrlons and her losses. There are ma
nv wounds to heal. Let Us pour balm
and no: poison into them, Ina, soon they
may be well, and the sons Of Virginia
ready to restore her wonted prosperity.
Lot W TO work, and let Us begin at home
in old Shepherdstown. During the war
that is ended she has been greatly Hes
sed beyond her SISTER towns OF the Val
ley. Her appearance is the same as II
was before the war. Let her no, fall in
10 the same lerhsrgic condition. There
sse graves which were not then. Some
Of our best young men sleep and will
wake not again for pleasure or work. 1t
bahooves those Of us who are leli 10 be
more active and TO start our old Town on
new course Of life and prosperity. 1t can
be done--il ough, TO be done. The work
IA already begun, lei il not stop. We
ksvs Court. We are 10 have a Court
House. Justice 10 10 reside in our midst,
Jet the residence be worthy Of her. We
ere also TO have National Bank, pros
peri,y is 70 dwell ~i'hin our walls-lel US
put her UP 3 flung hshts,'un. Let ns ss-
,ablish rrsdiiabls school. We, before
the rsr. urged the people Of this town 10
sdop, UeaxorGs 10 get an lnsntunon ui
iesrnine-commsncin with Prepsraio'
~ one - founded and encouraged. The
slu ,iion OF the Town, its advantages OF
position and communication, It's beau
iiful and healthy locality. all combine TO
render cur town peculiarly adapted to the
pses of an Academy or Seminary. The
country around. in radius Of thirty
milss, is filled with grown men and ladies
and growing children, who must be
taught somewhere. Why should they
not be taught Sc near home as possible 7
But there srs many ways in which our
town may be improved and made more
prosperous if our people will determine
Is shall be so. The race has begun, let
us no, be hindmoet. Let Us stop quar-
yelling and 60 TO work.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-08-05
The Supposed Capture OF surratt.

Harrisburg, August Ia man. sup
posed to be John Suralt, one OF the con.
spur tors implicated IN the assassination
of President Lincoln, reached here, IN
charge Of guard and manscled, in The
morning train from Piitsburg and left Tor
Washington by the Northern Central
Railway train, at noon. II IS said he
was arrested somewhere in Texas.
b. Since the above we learn that The
man brought TO Washington in lyons from
some poin. near Memphis, and who was
supposed by some persons 10 be John II.
Surrsti, is in ,eslity different indirId.
ual, whose name, as given by himself, is
John G. Ryan from Texas, and captain
in the late rebel army.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-08-05

John Stevens, the notorious horse
thief and burglar, who WAS convicted Of
the april term Of court for horse stealing,
and sentenced TO three yeas imprison'
ment in the States Prison, but escaped
from The sheriff when taking him &c
Wheeling. was re arrested on last Sun
day, al HE house of Benjamin Myers in
This county. Our Sheriff left again with
his prisoner on last Wednesday morning
and we think he has made successful
trip.-Berkelcy Union.