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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-09-02

"Alcxander Il. Stewart clears one
thousand dollars per day, Sabbath except
ed, all the year round. Cornelius Van
derblt pleads TO double that sum, while
William B. Aston rates his income al four
thousand and thirty dollars per diem.
Sleeping OF waking the latter gentleman
finds three dollar bill dropping into his
hat every minute of me twenty tour hours.
He cannot sit down to talk with his ply
stefan withou, having little more wealth,
# no, health; he canno: uuburden his
mind for ten minutes without feeling the
burden increasing 10 his pocket, and he
cannot walk Broadway, however the
weather NAV be.wiihout meeting shower
Of money. At every turn cash slares him
in the face IN Ihe most insOlent manner.
Banks fling their dividends al his head;
ruthless hnanciers beat him with coupons
unpltying and soulIcss corporations dump
their filthy lucre al his door step and con-
rempuous bill slickers plaster his house
with greeubacks. One might inquire
what the fellow has done TO merit this
treatment, and the only charge that can
be brought is that he was rlch NAH 8
son, and therefore must suffer.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-09-02
Terrible Murder In Missouri.

~ (f;Yj@ on ODG {Ey ID}IJ Mons hIII.
oy H. {, min RapnlTcap has an
~, ,,.,,o, &c L,dno Vr,Oh,
.aJ c,,. ,n.,ba,. oC b;s C,miv 40 fol.
Ia.n..
7, ,, h.,Co, RobcocLe and his
oon,d &c n,;,;,;a IN T,es1.v las, wen, 10
,,1a ,es,Iens nr InJoe WRIGHT in PHELPS
oo,n,, ohor, ton miles from Rolla.
,rhsv remained ,be,e mill Thursday. On
,h., - ,hey orres,od Irdoe WRIGHT and
five &c III, SONS Some sor, Of an investi-
r,,;o, noe ado into occnso,;one branch,
ena;rs, ,Le n,,,;os either r,ncied or real,
,sh., =, ,v.. urvor nm, for further trial,
Me- W,,ob, ,he w,re of the Judpe. and
s,erm,,he, If his sons. al frs, implored
Col H,b,ocke moi To take her family
.wov
E;nl;oo u,, hor en,res,;cs were una
va,l,na sLo ,hor beso,oh, him to hermit
no, ,n ,.cnmnanv ,bem Thi. also " as
at.,,l l,.''. 10, ,molo,;nc him ,o
y, .,,a,h, g., hov nr,,eo,;on 40 she
w,s fearful Of be,ng murdered if lett alone,
,Aa ,,nan..,.on more y,,;nl;nU was re-.
Ia.sod
Tbe J,doe was then mounted on a
h,,.s nv himself and his lour sons npon
49,. L,os ,odor GUARD oC the
.,,,d or ,n,l,,,, os,ersiblv 70 he taken ia
- ~ .aoL; ,ho, no;o, &c
a,.,oI .bo.o ,he, mora all inhrmapIy
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-09-02
The Rebel Gen. McCausiand, Maj. Gill
NOR and Capt. Smith Indicted.

IL.
mar and Capt Smith Indicted.
Harri-burg. Aoe. 24.-The grand jury
OF franklin county have returned true
bills against The late rebel officers. Gen.
McCausland, Major Gilmor and Captain
Smith, for arson; and others are pending
for highway robbery against Smith and
Gilmor, and for robbery and murder a.
gainst McCau>lsnd A requisition has
been issued by Gov. Curtain upon Gov.
Boreman, Of West Virginia, for the rendi'
ton Of McCausland. and upon Gov.
Pierp'ut for Capt. Smith. 1t is under
stood that the late rebel Gen. Early will
also BE- indicted for murder. arson and
highway robbery, as his order was shown
in Oh ,mbersburg directing the freeboot
ers' tribute 10 be levied. and in default o.
payment burning the town.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-09-02

GENERAL EwELL The Washington
Star says Of General EwelI's personal
appearance before the President, that
Ibis features are sharp, his eyes rest
less. never remaining on an object, and
his whole manner indicates high-srung,
nervous temperament He wears stuff
brown beard and mousiache, and short
hair, which, with his light, keen eye,
gives his counlenance rather iorbIddIng
expression. HIS artificial leg IA sobHn,
lute for the limb lost al Groveton IN 1862
is shorter than the other, and seems TO be
of primitive construction, causing hlm
to walk quite awk warGIy. Yesterday he
was dressed in dark pants, short alpaca
coat, without a vest, and, with his hIlle
Handicapped straw hat, seemed llI'le like
"a Lieutenant General.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-09-02

HELP Us TO GET Up THE RECoRD.-lt may be
a sad thing to recall the past, but 1t will be a
pleasant duty to gather up the names OF the
dead and the names Of those who have married
within the last four years.
twill be remembered that our last issue,
previous to our resumption Of publication, was
on the 18th of July, 1851, and since then no
record Of deaths and marriages has been kept,
and it will be matter Of interest to friends III
different parts of the County and abroad, to
learn who have been gath cred to their Faith
ers" in the late eventiuI period of four years
and other changes that have been made in fam
iIy relations, and we would be glad if the diff
ferent ministers Of our town and neighborhood
would furnish the names Of the parties they
have married, with dates and also the names
Of those Of their respective churches who may
have died within the time specified. We would
be obliged o'any one that will give US the date
Of death or marriage Of friend. All we ask
is the name of the persons and date OF events.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-09-02
PHoroeRAPHs.-We acknowledge the

PHoToGRAPHs.-We acknowledge the
receipt of several Photographs from the
Gallery of l.. +. Darnell, of this place,
presenting the different ministers Of our
town. They are well executed and are
fine specimens Of eri. Mr., d. has taken
quite a number of Pictures in this place,
and has always given general satisfaction.
We would call lhe attention OF our rea-
ders to the advertisement Of George F.
Burke, Artist, in another column OF to-
days paper. We have seen specimens
Of Pictures taken by Mr.. B. and must
pronounce them very good ones.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-09-02

HAGrRsTowH Decentralization IS direct
cd 70 this advertisement in another column.
This same Foundry, it will be remembered,
previous to the war, supplied almost every fam
lily in this locality with one Of their popular
empire Cook Stoves" and now that the war
is over, they are again ready to furnish any
kind Of Stoves that may be desired They al
so manufacture Iron Railing, Mill Work and
Castings, TO order, and viii give general salts
faction to all who may deal with them.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-09-02
kaEd. B. Kelckum, The great def

&%Ed. b. Keickum, the great default.
Ing banker, and forger Of gold certificates,
was arrested in New York CITY on the
evening of Tie 25ih ull. 1t appears thai
ne had never leiI the city; AMI did no; sP'
pear 10 be anxious 10 avoid arrest He
spoke Of his defslcsIions IS "lIsbIlIies,
which he estimated al about four million:
OF dollars. The sum found with him va:
$4,000.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-09-02
Rebel Generals Preparing TO Leave the
Country.

The Washington correspondent OF the
New York World writes
The order relative 10 passports for pa
rolled prisoners, issued on Saturday, is, II
is we'll known. simply the signal for
general emIgrarion of prominent Con(ed-
crates. led by General Lee. The Gener-
al will 90 to London, it is understood land
there finish his history of his military
campaigns. Among others who are pre-
pairing 10 60 are Generals Longs'reet,
EwelI, Beauregard, ID. II. Hill, Wheeler,
Malone. Buckner and Gardner, and II is
probable that they will be accompanied
in their virtual exile by hundreds of rebel
officers ranking from general 10 captain.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-09-02

RELEAsED.-Major II. X. Douglas, OF Inc
late Rebel army, arrested some weeks ago and
sent to Fort Delaware, returned home few
days ago, having been released by order Of the
War Department He soiouroed some three
weeks at Fort Delaware, where he was treated
with great kindness and courtesy by the com
mandaut, Gen. SChGpt.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-09-02

CoNFIsCATIoN IN LoUDoUN.-We find
in the Richmond Republic Of Friday last,
over five columns OF advertised property
confscated IN Virginia by the United
States Government-lwo and a half of
which, embracing eIgh'yone pIeces-are
in Loudoun county alone.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-09-02

JEFFERSON TAxEs.-lt will be seen by an
advertisement in to-day's issue that the Asses
sor's Books have been placed IN Sheriff
Rush's hands, for the collection Of the County
Taxes, which are now due, aud requesting
.rompt payment. The rate Of tax upon real
and persona! property, will be 50 cents IN the
hundred dollars.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-09-02

CoNFIscATIoN IN VIRGINIA.-Major
General Howard, Chief OF Bureau OF Ref
ugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands,
IN circular issued on the 26 h, with the
approval of President Johnson, "sets
apart. for the u,e Of loyal refugees and
freedmen" vast amount of property
Ito which the United States has acquired
title by con6scailon, IN lOudOur, fairfax,
Elizabeth Civ, Prince William, War
wick, York and Norfolk counties. and in
the cities Of Portsmouth and Norfolk, Va.
Among The names of the owners arc those
of French Forrest, late a Commodore OF
the rebel navy; Kincheloe, the guerilla,
of the Shenandoah Valley; General EPPs
Hunton, of the late rebel army; Robert
Gilmore Bowie, John w. Fairfax, and
various Others.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-09-02

TuAxKs-We are indebted to our old friends
Bcui C. Unseld of Columbia, Pa, Z. CIeEg'
Williams Of ST. Louis, Mo, and J. q. 4. Met
calf Of Palmyra, No, all formerly Of this town,
for flies OF papers received. VIII DC glau 10
hear from them again.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-09-02

Washington, August 24th.-Cap'ain
James NJ. Moore, Assistant Quar,ermss-
fer who left here on The sth OF July last
for Andersonvlle, Georgia, for the aVow-
ed purpose Of giving decent burial to the
remains OF our murdered heroes, returned
10 this city this morning. having success
fully accomplished the objec, of his mis-.
sion. The work of painting and lettering
The head boards for the graves was lm-
mstliately commenced and finished oe-
eupyinr nearly the whole time OF the stay
of The parties. There we're thirteen
thou sand nea, head boards SET up. all ap-
proprialeIy leltered, giving the names,
snd, as far ss known. the regiment aud
companies Of the deceased.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-09-02

On account OF the many complaints by
fraedmen of Northeastern Virginia. made
n, The headquarters Of Gen. Harms at
Fredericksburg. an order has been issued
nv Gen. Harris compelling employers 10
keep their colnred servants until March
1868. when work will be more easily OBJ
,ained. The order authorizes the pun
i.b,aent Of all servants who leave their
home without pIoyOcaiinn.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-09-02

HoRsEs CAPTURED DURING THE REBEL
LioN.-The QUaTI,TmasteT General has
issued an order, under instruction from the
Secretary of War, in reference 10 horses
recap,ured from the rebel armies, TO the
eff, CT that where a horse captured from
the rebels is identified by sufficient proof
as the property Of a loyal citizen, the
claim Of such citizen to his property will
be recognized by returning the horse to
to him. or If the necessities of the ser
vice prevent such return, by paying for II
at the average Government price OF the
district receipts 10 be taken in all cases in
duplicate.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-09-02
General MilrOy.

On uesuay last 'ne if'e"os VI ''"J
Gen M1lr"y gave ,,'n d re'eP.o" anu
dinner al 'he 'aIle! house III ,"'S P'"'0'
Alter much soilclla'loh me Ne"'i'' d
greco TO remain ana 'a'N 10 Tue 'oE"a p'o, y,
PIE III me evening a"u "''o'u,"s9 a,
etlght CLOCK qu,,e d" '"oIe"'e ga'"'' '1n
IN TIE OC"r' rouse 10 n''' ""A' VIC
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-09-02

RELGioUs.-There will be communion in the
rresby terrain Church, of this place, on Sunday
the 10th inst There will also be service Oh
the Saturday preceding.
Rev. il. Miller will preach at unionylle
tomorrow morning, Sunday 3rd inst, al the
usual hour.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-09-02

IL We have received the first and second
numbers Of The "Frce Press" published at
Charlestown. We are glad TO see the "Old
Family Journal" re-estabIished, aud once more
upon the breeze Of popular favor. 1t is well
edited and presents neat appearance. 1t is
the same size OF the Register. Terms $3.50 in
advance.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-09-02

To- Rev. Abner Hopkins, well known,
res pecied and beloved by many in this
community, is supplying the pulpit OF
the Rev. DR.. Duton IN Charleslown, v no
is absent OH account Of his health.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-09-02

IT, Attention is directed to the numerous ad-
refreshments of Real Property, in to-day's Is
sue. These lands afford great inducements 10
purchasers
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-09-02

IL The "Epiogue" sent US for publication
is minus of the authors name, consequently II
cannot appear in our columns.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-09-02

H. Several communications crowded out
this week will appear in our next
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-09-02

The hymeneal market is brisk and tend
ing upward. The boys who have 'return,
ed from the wars" find that "the girls they
left behind them" have been faithful ia
their soldier beaux, and now Mars gives
way 10 Cupid, Hymen and their aIIencan'
tram Of loves and graces. The warro.
has thrown aside his martial uni(otm for
the bridal suit the heavy gauntlet is Gls-
placed by The white kid glove, and instead
of obeyng the stern command Of his ~
pcrlor officer, submits TO the caPrlceS OF
his "lady love-" As a proof OF what We
say, we need only state tnAl in lienrIto
county alone no less than thirty marriage
licenses have been issued during The pre-,
sent month. SIX OF which were taken out
on Wednesday; although when we con
slider how many pretty girls there are III
lienrco, the only wonder Is that the mar
ket is not brlshrI than ii is.-RtchnOHd
BuihHn.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-09-02

EMIGRATION FROM VIRGINIA.-The ST.
LOUIS kebublIcaE says: A gentleman who
has JUS, arrived from Writ county, In
Western Virginia, informs Us that his
family is the tenth that has come from
that section to Missouri dis season. and
tina, there ale twenty other families either
on the way or about starting, 10 be here
within a month Several have already
purchased farms, and all Of them will To-
cafe permanently in Missouri.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-09-02

A BLOODY REcoRD.-The case oil
Champ Ferguson, now on rial for mur'
der, in Nashville, Tennessee, before d
Military Commission, presents The dark
est and boodlesl phase OF our late cIyl
war. The evidence submitted TO the
court is but small portion of what has
been adduced, anu all OF ii is OF the same
character. The atrocity of his crimes Is
without parallel. lie is charged viii
numbering fif,y-Inur men, but II Is sand,
and, doubtless, with truth, that he has
slain more than one hundred. 1t is bis
boas, that he slew that number, and not II
war, but cold blood. lie spared no one
neither the wounded captive, nor The
sick in their bed; all shared the sams fate
death. Ferguson says lie was an officer
in the Confederate army but lie can show
no commission, and probably claims so Il
have been only to escape the fate he rich
Iy merits. Champ will swing from the
gaIows.-N. y. Neacs.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-09-02

When Gen. Grant was in Montreal,
Admiral Hope of the British Navy, with
three feet officers. in all the glory Of lace
and buttons, drove aroundAo see him.
They found plain man, IN linen wrap
per, and carpet slippers, smoking cigar.
The Admiral expressed his surprise al
this lack of oslenIallon, but FASTENED TO
follow The Generals free aud easy exam
pie by getting himself INTO an undress
uniform and behind cigar as soon as
nnssible.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-09-02

The Vcksburg Journal of August lllh,
says The loss OF population by the
var has been heavy. From twen'y-lour
10 lwenty-eight companies have been sent
from Warren county 10 The war,lncludlng
three companies of cavalry and three OF
artillery. Bun lew comparatively, OF all,
these men have returned. We give The
losses IN lew companies, as reported 10
Us by an old resident Of lhIs city : The
codes went out one hundred and twenty
ihrre slrung-reIurned SIX. The Sharp
shoot, rs went out Que huncred and tween.
Iy.lour slrung-returnet seven. These
."uureIurnlug brave" lie sleeping beneath
tie sod Of every Southern Slate.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-09-02

Several days ago, says the Richmond
Wing, the ex-Co!onel John S. MoSby
while in Ighmond, paid visit TO Ihe
grave of me late General !. +. b. Stuart
in dolly wood Cemetery, and bore away
with him few sprigs OF foliage and wild
flowers, plucked from the grave. as me-
menloes Of the dead cavalier who sleeps
there in peace, his clay awaiting the
trump of HE last day. The ex-ColoneI
seemed much affected, as he is not won,
to be, and spent nearly all hour in siIen,
contemplation Of the spot.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-09-02

The Rebel General Joseph E. John.
son arrived IN Baltimore on Sunday last
from Richmond. and is soJuuEnIng al The
house OF friend. He has Obtained per
mission 10 visit " ashIngiUn.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-09-02
MI Davis, Family in Toronto.

At noon on Saturday Mrs. Howell,
mo,her.in law Of Mr.. Jefferson DAVIS and
three of that gentleman : chrioren--lwo
sons and a daughteF-arTlved al The
Queens Holel in This city, direct IRON
Savannah. Having dinrd, they lei by
the boat al two o'clock for Montreal
where the children are TO be sent Ia
school. Two servants accompany them
The eldest boy. Jeff, a fne sturdy lad OF
about eight summers, sPorIed II'ue
sword, and, when asked by a gentleman
what he wanted with the weapon, he re-
piled, 40 lick the Yankees" "les,
Jeff, but you know You are too 'maIl
bow to lick the Yankees, '" said the gen
,leman. jeff. promptly replied, 81 know
| am now; but when | become man
will not be too small to do So" Who
knows but that in twenty years hence
tina little fellow may be trying TO carry
his threat into force al the head of :
Southern army.-I0ronto Le0der.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-09-02

TO- A correspondent! wnung from
Rockingham County, 70 the New York
News says. that the wheat and oaI crops
have been cut and cleaned up, and the
people Of the Shenandoah have 40 longer
lie fear Of ,uierlng among 'hem. TIE
wheat crop, though not ~ good asusUsI'
It'll IS sufficient Tor the home demand, and
plenty TO spare. Wheat Is worth hon
81 10 81 50 IN specie and from 81 %
- 50 ~ green5ack'. Flour II selling f'r
- 50 per barrel % specie and IS IN green
backs. These are 10, stAtyouon prices,
are iuey honey Is very scarce. Las
ne unu.ui thug 10 see man worth
$4,000 aud go 600, ~IlhoUr oae cent
o, money. Produce IL the only curen-
cy used. Eytry Ihlug IS paid Ior IN pro-
due. The farmer csIrIes hIs wheat,
-four. eggs. butter. vegetables, Ste, TO HE
MERCHANT. and gels ~ exchange calico.
salt and .ugar; nnd the mechanic thinks
no mo OF specie FOR his work. hut IS sat-
i.ded with the barrel Of -four that me lar
m,r hands over as pay for the work done.
The man rhsI can sport i've dollar
greenhsck j. looked upon IS rich. while
II VOC ask man to pay what he owes 10
money, he would laugh a'you.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-08-28
Educational T.
THE next term of MISS LABILLE'S S
L SCHOOL FOR YOUNG LADIES will

THE next term of MISS LABILLE,S
/ SCHOOL FOR YOUNG LADIES will
commence on the 4th Of September, at No. 10,
ST. Asaph ST.
Miss L. declining to instruct IN music the
ensuing year, will be prepared to receive a
larger number Of day scholars than formerly
and hopes long practice in teaching may merit
for her a liberal share Of public patronage. A
good PIANO is offered for rent. aug 23-tsep4
UNIVERSITY OF vIRGINIA.--The next
y session of this Institution (Which was new
er discontinued during the war; will com N mence,
as usual, October |, 1865 and end July 4, 1866
The Institution is organized into eleven dis
tinct schools, with as many Professors. Six of
the schools are Academic (besides that Of
Chemistry, which is also Medically four belong
to the Medical and one to the Law Department..
The College Expenses, for the session Of nine
months, will be from 1920 to $3.50 exclusive
of text books; of which sum about S2l5 will be
required on admission and the balance between
that time and the lst of April,
For further information address the sub
scriber, Post Office, University Of Virginia:
S. MAUPIN,
aug l5-1m@ Chairman of Faculty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-08-28
OT. MARY'S ACADEMY,
- No. 49, south Washington street,
MISS M ARY A ROACH Prinninal

w
MISS MARY A. ROACH, Principal
The 9th session Of this Young Ladies High
School, will begin on the 18th of September
next
No change will be made in the methods of
teaching or the course of studies pursued with
SO much success for many years past but for
the benefit Of graduates Of the school at form er
sessions and other young ladies who may pass
a competent examination in English Grammar,
Arithmetic Elementary Algebra and the
Physical sciences, there will be superadded at
this session,
A COLLEGIATE GLASS,
intended to embrace the theory and practice of
teaching, and modelled on the plan Of the best
Normal schools.
Apparatus and specimens ample to illustrate
the Physical Sciences are provided, and con-
slant additions made thereto; a Solar Micro
scope of great power, from celebrated London
Mandatory, having been added during the
past session.
For circulars, or further information, apply
at the school rooms, or No. III, Duke street.
aug lin