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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-09-09
Antietam NatIonaI Cemetery.

! Through The courtesy OF homss
Boulr. Esq. Secretary and Trea'urer o
The Anrelam National Cemetery Assocla
lion, we visited Shsrpsburg on Wednes
day last, and were shown over tue GROUND
selected, by the Board of Trustees, ioI
The Cemetery. II occupies an elevated
site, on the BoOnsboTo' turnpike, JUS
outside Of the corporation limits Of SharPs
burg. From GhIs hill a more extended
view Of the battlefield can be had. than
from any other point on The SharpsbuIg
side. Looking from the Ceme'ery, 10
The rightis Burnside's bridge, and far Ia
the left, on me Hsgerstown turnpike, is
the bunker church. Around these TWO
points cluster many OF the mos! menora'
bic incidents OF the battle.
The battle field has been so often des.
cribed, that We will only speak OF IT. as
seen from the Cemetery. Two 'urnPikes
lead into Sharpsburg, the one from
Boonsboro', and The other from Hsgers-
town. forming an angle. II We draw
line from Burnslde's bridge to the bunker
church we will have the third and long
es, side oil q triangle, Sharpshutg beng
the apex. Along this line The hsIile was
fought Between these two points rolled
and surged, the bloody tide, and when i
ebbed. fifteen thousand CHASTITY corpse,
suswed the ground.
Gen. Lee had selected bis own battle
ground. BY stretching his lIue from th'
bridge near the Boonsboro' turnpike {,
the Bunker church on the HagtrstowI
turnpike, he covered both roads leading &c
Shsrpsburg, and all the roads leading it
the river. He .rew up 10 bresst~ orEs
although he had ample lime, the nU@e'
Gus hills and rsvInes. the dense corn
heids, and the rail fences seemed 60 D. 81
The shelter that no desired for DIS n's"
From the BoonsboIO' pike 10 the n 'gei''
Town pike. there runs an ehcseo'"Hp
crooked IIsue. Much OF MS 'oeo
" sshed OUT, lhus forming naiora' o'ss''
worry Where tho road was lsSel 'he
l(ences we're taken down, snd ne fal'
Lad in niles, behpud witch the shsTfr
sboo,ers Iurked, and did their murGerouf
work. But leW traces ni the might!
contest are left. The fences have beer
r, bcilt, aod nature 10 her pxuosTsnee hal
hid the very graves. The corn 10 grow
ING tall and strong. IN fields made rel
with human blood. and the closely maaet
clover, and rank weeds hsve covered ~
the lowly mounds in which heroes sleep
We tread among The dead and know
not. Nature kindly heals up the gSshe
made By cruel war; The earth drinks u
the blood. The grass grows green UPoI
the graves; and were II not for broEei
lhsarts, and longing eyes that look 70
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-09-09
Trouble In the Methodist Episcopal
Church.

difficulty OF most unpleasant nature
occurred in the Methodist Episcopal
Church, in this place, on Sunday last
The Rev. Mr.. Norvsl Wilson has for
many years past been the officiating cIer-
gyman. and is much beloved by his CON
gregsiion. On Sunday last, when about to
commence the usual morning worship, he
became aware that another minister was
present, assigned to the church by The
Baltimore Conference. Mr.. Wilson OBJ
jecied to surenderipg the church, alledg-
I9g as reason that they had no connec-
lion whatever with the Baltimore Confer.
ence. Mr.. Lanahan. the new PRECEDING
Elder, also appointed by the Baltimore
Conference, insisted that Mr.. Wilson
Withdraw, but notwithstanding be pro.
ceeded with his discourse, and announced
TO his congregation that he would preach
in The evening.
AT the usual hour the church was filled,
when it was made apparent Mr.. Wilson
would not be permitted TO proceed, where
npon most Of the congregation LETT This
state OF things is much 10 be regretted,
and will result most likely in breaking up
tie congregation We are not sufficient
!y acqusinted with the claims OF the two
gentlemen to make any comments but we
really think in the presen! state OF public
feeling in The South, the Conference is
manifes,ing rather indecent haste in for
cling upon the people obnoxious ministers.
-Winchesfer Times.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-09-09

John l.. Knott, Major Of the 18th Vir-
gina Cavalry, fell on the 9th of APrII,
1865, near the High Bridge, over the APP
pomsttox River, while gellanhy leading
a charge on the enemy, aged 81 years
and 2 months. Among the many good
and noble men who yielded up their lives
during the past unhappy war, there were
lew nUbler, few purer than he. Well
was it said Of him "he was good Son.
good Husband, good Soldier and good
Christian" u.
Killed in battle, al Beverly, Randolph
county, Virginia, on the 18th Of January,
1865, William Clemens. of this town, a
member Of Co. G. 7lh Virginia Cavalry,
Rosser's Brigade, aged sbou!2l years
Capt. George w. Bedinger, OF SheP'
herdstown, Co. E, 33d Virginia Infant
ry, Stone wall Brigade, killed at Gettys'
burg, Jolly, 1863, aged about % years.
Killed near Scrabble. Berkeley county
Va, 10 October, 1861. Daniel Driscol, Of
this neighborhood. member Of Hender
sons Rangers, aged about 20 years.
Killed near franklin. Pendleion county
Va. d, in May, 1862, John Hicks, of this
Town, q member of Co. A, 18th Virgins
Cavalry, aged sbou, % years.
Killed st Beverly. Randolph county
Vs., IN November, 1904. Hiram Wsllers
Jr., son of Mr.. Hiram Walters. of TIN
town, 8 member Of Mudwsll Jackson
Cs,slry Brigade, aged sbou, 10 years.
| Daniel h. Morgan, Of lhis town. mem
Der Of Co. D. 9Th VWginls Cavalry
wounded on the let of April. 1855. on tn,
South Side Railroad. and died in Cum
berlsnd county. on the Bib following. a
The residence Of his bfviher-in-lsW. \. J
Smith, eyed 81 years.
Col. Peter Snyder. formerly Of Ihi
town, OF The 9Th Arkansas Infantry, q. 3
A.. died OF fever al Raleigh North Caro-
lima, April 10Th. 1865. aged 81 years.
]. Albert Pendlelon. formerly OF TN
town, member Of Co. A.. % Va. ksgI
men,. Stone wall Brigade, of wounds re
ceived in the battle Of Manassas. Angus
80. 1862. sgsd 10 years. He was
brave soldier, kind and devoted son &
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-09-09

those hist never come, We would soon
forgel that war had ey er been.
TRE CEMETERY,
Eleven acres are 20 be enclosed los ne
Cemetery. The ground has been sirosty
purchased and marked off. II cost $500
per acle. |, will be twice ss large as H.,
Geuy sburg National Cemetery. and Ill!
coni>in almost twice as many efsSes
Proposals have been received by The
Trustees for building The wsll. bu, We
have not been informed. Whether any Of
tnem have been accepted. The work
i'll soon be under contract Lei slt tie
States mste their appropriations pro Pl.
ly. and the remains of our honored desd.
who fell on the historic tield OF Antiersu.
will soon be resting in cemetery.
worthy Of the nslion tor which they
died, and worthy OF lender regard with
which their memories will be iofs'sr
ished.-HogTstO,on Herald.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-09-09
An Arrest Made.

Some weeks ago an advertisement sp-
pesred in the Bulletin here in which the
advertiser expressed wish 10 go into the
newspaper business with some one who
hsdl the material, as bis printing Office
had been destroyed "by the public enc
my" A few days since General Terry's
a ,tn,ion was attracted 10 this expTessi m,
and Mr.. Bailey, The publisher, was sem
for 10 state who the author wac. lie
proved TO be John J. Palmer. formerly
editor oil paper in Winchester, Which
was taken possession Of by The Uniou
troops. who ls,eiy returned TO the city
having been sbsen, since The evacuation.
MIR. Palmer was hen sen, for aud CON
miiled 10 Castle Thunder. from whence
learn. he has been removed 10 the CITY
| Jail. Palmer was a clerk in the Senti
mel office here during the war. and Wa.
connected with The Richmond En-
quirer before the war.-RichmonG
/ Times.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-09-09
nlarrlaeeS.

DC he I'D DIT. in Msnrn,barg. nv
he Rev. J. Il Swopp. John T.. Good.
man. 81 morssn county. VS.. TO Mis
.hory E. Nye,', Of Berkeley eosny, Va.
On tie 20 uli.. by the Rev, Jvshus
Evans. a, tie rrridence Of the brides
father. 10 Msrinsbmg. HHiiom u. Kart
ner, Of Preston ceuhy. Wet Vs..so Mics
Nary Marg0ret Hdsn. Of mwhn.bors.
In Msriinsbure. on the Sd H., by the
Rev. James ". Hou. M. ppinioni ".
.9m6rsstsr to Miss Mary E. Myers. boin
OF Berkeley county.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-09-09
Sales OF Real Estate. &c,

Emanuei Slsley and jacob w. Slsley
Administrators of the Estate OF Jacot
S,sley, deceased. advertised in our col
umns, sold at Public Sale on Tuesday
last, as follows -
The farm on which Emanuel StaIey
resides, containing 1875 acres, for $50 pei
acre. Purchaser. Emanuel Staley.
The "Lemuel Moer" farm, containing
l25 acres. adjoining the above. for $50
per acre. Purchaser. George Osbourn.
The III ou, Farm" containing LOG
acres for $40 per acre. Purchaser, John
D. Staley.
The House and 10, on Main Street, in
town. occupied BY Jos. NJ. Stonebraker,
for sl,2lO. Purchaser, Joseph NJ.
Sloneb aker.
The Mill. Dwelling, &C., in town, for
$4,000. Purchaser, Geo. w. Fox.
The Stone House on Main Street by
Mrs. Staley, at the appraisement price
o., 900.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-09-09

o. The Richmond Wing learns tha
Gen. r. f. Lee has accepted the Pfesi
dency OF Washington College. a, Lexing
ton, Va.
The General. in accepting the position
saws .ha, "i is The duly of every citizen
in the presen, condition Of the country. &c
do all in his power TO aid in the resIors
lion of peace and harmony. and in no way
30 oppose the policy OF the State or Gen
srsl Government directed to that Object:
and that ii, is particularly incumbent or
those charged with the instruction OF The
young to Sc. an example of submission &c
authority
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-09-09

INDICTED CoNEKDERArEs.-W learn
from the Baltimore Sun that the Grand
Jury Of The United States District Cour
found true bills of indictment agalns
Luke Tierusn Brien, Geo. II. Stewart,
Rob, Swan. James R. Herbert, VIM. H
Goldsborough, Harry Gilmore, Bradley
r. Johnson, Geo. Freaner, Thomas fiIz
hugh, and John G. Howard, for invading
Maryland under arms on different occa'
sions, and will be tried at the Circui,
Cour, al the November Term. provided
ths, indictments for capital crimes shall
be so RENTED. Some of the above parties
have given bail for their appearance at
Court.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-09-09
OUR &c O R D
DEATHS.

The vllowing IS a list oil cItlzens SUI
soldiers, well-known aud respected o.
This town and vicinity. who have dice
since the commencement OF the war ;
In this town. January %, 1865. Mrs
Mary J. Morgan, widow of the late a.
cob Morgan, aged Cd yesrs,-sn shec'
,ionate mother, kind friend, and died 81
she had lived, true chnstsn.
In this town, Sept. 10, 1872 Mrs
Elizabeth Rickard, wife of Elijah Rick
ard. aged IS years,-a kind and devoted
mother. and died WIN the full assurance
of blessed immortality.
la this town, July IL, 1864. Mr.. Y9I'
bert Humrickhouse. merchant. aged Is
years, 2 months and Z days, -one OF our
oldest and respected citizens.
In this town, Oct 4, 1863, Mr.. Hi.
liam Moulder, aged 40 years. Mr.. NJ.
was highly respected merchant of tins
town for many years, and held The office
OF Postmaster from the administration OF
Franklin Pierce down to the election OF
Abraham Lincola.
In this town, Oct. 6, 1863, Col. Chas.
Harper, merchant, aged 6S years. The
deceased was al the time Of his death
among The oldest citizens Of the county,
widely known and generally esteemed.
He bad long been officially connected with
The county as one OF lis most intelligent
and efficient magistrates. He was the
popular aud skilllul commander for years
of HE handsome military company known
as the Shepberdstown Artillery, and was
the last of the delegates from Jefferson
county 10 the Convention which organized
the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Compa-
nv in 1926. In all The relations OF life
he was exemplary, and died, as he lived.
a Christian gentleman, beloved by his fell
low.cilizens and ad0red by his family.
His memory will be tenderly cherished
by the community with whose interests
and affections he was so long and so in.
Iimaley connected. b.
In Ibis place, on the 17lh of April,
1865, Miss Nancy BRADSHAW, aged SO
yeeIs,-s worthy and exemplary chris
lan.
In this place, August s, 1863, Mr.. ia
cob Line, aged 81 years one of our old
est. weathest and respected cinzens.
In this place, August 10Th, 1863, Miss
Nary C. Line, daughter Of The late Jacob
Line, aged % years.
In PerrysvllIe, Indiana, Nov. Is, 1852,
Mr.. A. p. s. Hnnsscksr, formerly Of
this Town, aged % years.
In this place, on the 18Th September.
1852, Mr.. John ". Js,een, aged about
40 years. one OF our best citizens, and an
efficient lawyer.
In his place on tie 18Th Of August,
1864, MIR. Zachnriah Shugart aged 4S
years.
In This place on the 2sth Of March,
s64, Mr.. Jacob StoleV, aged ID years
lone Of our oldest and weallhles! cin-
zPns.
In this place on the 9th Of August
SOL, MIR. Wiiiam II. Statey, eyed %
years.
In this place, on the 5lh Of September,
1864, Miss Emily Righfsfine, daughter
OF William Rrghlsune, aged % years
kind. amiable and gentle, and esteemed
by all who knew her.
In this place, on the 4lh Of October
1862. Miss Julia L. Qujgley, sged %
years; and on the 2nd OF December, 1854
Emily Y. Quig'ey, aged IS years much
beloved daughters Of our worthy citizen
Dr.. John Quigley.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-09-09

60 A Winchester correspondence TO
the Bsltimors American, dated Augus. 30,
ssys:-
"Gen.rsl Ayers has succeeded General
Torber, 10 the com and Of ihis depart
men. General Ayers belongs to the reg
ular army, end is gentleman Of 6ne per
sonal presence.
Rev. DR.. Boyd. of the Presbyterian
Church OF this place. continues quite in
disposed. Il is the apprehension OF hi
physician tina, his recovery is quite doubt
fpt "
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-09-09


Ills vidnwed mother, an sfections,e bro:
,ber. beloved 4nd respected by sil his as
socis,es. and gave evidence that he was
Going Home TO veil with the angels upon
High.
n Danville, Va, Of fever, on the 5lh
| of January, 1854, }. Richard hu n''s-
b,use nj ,h,s town, member OF the H'ck-
bridge Artillery. IN Tive 9Th year 81 us
,ge. His sorrowine aud brokeh-h hearted
mo,be, and relatives will ind qnslI 10
soo,he lher grief in the recollecnoh "i
his unsullied life. and in The assurance
lbal his last hoors were cheered hy TIE
consultations which the religion OF CHRIST
affords.
David p. Hoffman. Co. D. l2'h vs..
Cavalry. on the 6lh Feb. 1884 OF wounds
received near Snilhfsld. He was .
Young man Of unblemlshed character "i
fine christian qualities. and Que VII" vas
favored with more than ordinary nlnd,
lived and respected by sl'.
Capt. Redmsn Burke, formerly OF Hsf-
per's Ferry, killed st Shepherdsio"n'
Nov. "a, 1862, aged abOuI IS yesrs.
George William McMurrIn Of Gen.
Prices army, eldest son of William Nc
Murrsn Of this county, killed al LexIng'
ton, Nc, July 1911, is6l,sged % years.
The following is list Of the casualties
Of the Hamlramck Guards. Shepherds
Town, Co, B.. 2nd Va. Regiment, Stone
wall Brigade. during the war
Robert Hudson, died at Winchester
Hospital, l9h July, 1851, aged % yeas
Charles E. Hessey, died Feb, 1862
at Shepherdslown, aged 20.
II. Harris TOwnrr. wounded at hearns-
town 23rd Of Msrch 1862, and died The
25Ib, at Winchester, aged shout AZ.
John S. FAyman, killed al KeaTn''own
23d of March, 1862, eyed SO.
Daniel E. Barnhsrl, wounded al hearns-
town. 23rd OF March. 1862, died al Hos
pilal, I.ynchburg, April 25, aged %.
Selby Al. Hamlramck, died at Fort
Delaware, oh July, 1862, aged 2l'
George W. Barnhsn. killed Aug. 2S'
1862, al the second Manassas battle, aged
20.
Lieut.. A. B. Cameron, wounded 9sIh OF
Aug, 1862. second Manassas battle, died
3OIh, aged 27.
Jacob Msgahs, wounded at ChanceI-
lorsville, 5In May, 1868, died the s'b'
aged 30.
VIM. Bntlsr. died in Hospital. Rich
mond, May 6,h, 1863, sged 23.
]. Wesley Cup, Killed al Gettysburg
8 Jolly, 1863, aged "a.
John W. Jones. wounded at Mine
Run, 30 Nov. 1863, died 3Olh, aged 25.
John Snyder. wounded at SPot'yIVa'
MIA, May l2lh, 1864, died June ISL al
Alexandra, aged AZ.
Samuel 3. Tapscolt, died March 23rd'
1868, al Fortress Monroe, aged 2S.
Lieut.. John w. Wallers,kIlIed Oct. ~,
1864. at Bell Grove, aged 80.
Luther X. Msrmaduke, died 81 Elmlfs.
n. Y, Nov. 6, 1864, aged 81.
Geo. ". Cookus, died Oct. 6. 1863
at Shepherdsiown. aged %.
Leuurl T. Taylor died March 1863
al Richmond. aged 3S.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-09-09

SkWsshing,on gossip ssys"Ihe vile OF
Lewis Washington. OF Bellsir. Va. is
now in this city, impor.uniug for the res
iora,ion OF their fsrm, which was confs.
Gated in consequence of the rebelism OF
her husband. Lewis Washington is q
relative OF The Father OF his Country"
and was. il will be recollected. taken pris.
oner near Harpers Ferry by Old John
Brown"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-09-09
AZ. We invi,e s,,en,ion 10 the adver

a. We invite attention 10 the adver-
,isemen,s of Elias Baker end ]. v. I'm.
derdonk. in ,o.day's issue, in which il
will be seen that have received sup
plies OF New Goods which they are dis
posed 10 sell a, prices to suit The times.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-09-09
Private Sale.

David BiIlmyer and Elias Baker AID
ambassadors of Solomon Billmyer, deceas
ed, sold at Private Sale, a few days ago
the farm known as The "Hun,er Farm,
containing 4O7 acres, in Berkeley coun
", advertised in this paper. for $50 PEI
acre. Purchaser, Harrison Tabler.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-09-09

!. Tbe coIored folks had tourns@ent
oea, AIexandris. Virgins. On he 81 ~
sep,ember. The KnIght OF the H"er.
,oeIou Cart" entered the bets. sud
proclaimed the lovely Miss Dinsb Cro~
The (siIest Of the fair.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-09-09

{tz- General Jenkins. indicted for the
burning Of Chamber burg, and for whom
Gov. Curtin has made requisition on
Gov. Pl,rpoIn,. died several months ago
from the effects Of wounds received in
the battle Of Cloyd's Farm. in South
Western Virginia, May 1864.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-09-09
Mrs. Senator Kate Chase Sprasus ha,

MIS-. Oeus'ot ha'e bHdse SPtSgus Hss
a baby-s boy sbou, five weeks old.
Mrs. Sprsgue's moiher-in-isw present
cd her with $500, 900 for having a boy
and settled &l00, 900 on the fortunate lii
lie Stranger. A regular gteenback baby
|, is 40, every boy-bsby whose father is
cotton lord and whose grandfather is q
eresnback lord
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-09-09

e Religious services will be held in
the Presbyterian Church, of this place, TO.
day al l0a o'clock. A. NJ, and Commu-
MON services tomorrow Sunday at lOa
o'clock.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-09-09

Letters from Mexico seen 90 cOnhrn
the report tina, the ;uarez govcrnmen'
has been ",sed up. and M>xIp,hsD sad
has Paru'sns completely IN p'sssss'na Of
the country.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-09-09

GA Washington correspondent OF the
Baltimore Clipper, under date Of the 25th
ult., makes use of the following para
graphs:-
'.In recalling the story Of the occupa,
ton of Washington by the BRUSH, fifty
one years ago this day, It IS remarkable
how many names rise 10 memory that are
familiar in our mouths as household
words. Among the civilians there was
first The president, James Madison; there
were the Cabinet officers, James Monroe,
Secretary of State; General John Arm
strong, Secretary of War; George Wash
ing,on Campbell, Of Tennessee, Secreta-
~ of the Treasury; Richard Rush, AItoT-
ney General, In the navy there were
Commodores Tingey and Barney. In the
army, the names OF Winder, Magruder,
Plnckney, Merrick, Doughty, Burch,
Williams, Sea,on, BeaIl, Miner, Carroll,
Mason, &C., 81, sound like the acquaint-
ances OF Today.
In this connection, il may interest," some
10 state ,ba, Mr.. Campbell wbo.as Secre
iary of the Treasury, was so earnest and
active in urging measures OF defence, be-
came afterwards Minister of the United
States TO Russia. He married, previous
", Miss Stoddarl, Of Georgetown. A
daughter was born TO them at ST. Peters
burg. TO whom they gave the Russian
name. Lazinka. This lady, woman Of
remarkable grace and beauty, Inherited
large wealth from her father and ner FIST
husband, " hose name was Brown. AT
the breaking out Of the rebellion, she llv-
ed in large and magnificent mansion in
Nashville opposite tic capitol. p"rlnp
the war the rich and accomplished wld'
ow became the wife Of General EuelI.
the same, who day or Two ago, was
here soliciting pardon from President
Johnson! Such are the vcissiludes pt
fortune. How should the images Of thu
revered and illusrinus men Of 1914 over.
awe and lebuke The scions who have for
gotten the noble stock from which they
sprung, or on which they were engrait-
eIIp
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-09-09

Its said General Grant had Genera'
Lees name struck oUi Of the indictment
against Captain Wrtz. Isle OF Tho ConIed'
craze army.