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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-11-04

ery of agents. was told OF a\weallhy
company organized in the north when
sent Oh, lis agent 10 invest IN OIL lanos.
After being gone some time he returned
and reported thai he had purchased a tract
rich in oil deposits for s8Oo00' and pre-
scented the papers to substanuaie his dec
lara,ons. The company on his recon-
menda,ion made further investment Tor
costly boring apparatus, stock, &c. and
sent him back, expecting soon TO realize
immense gains. They waited IN VAN
month after month when one OF them was
deputed TO visit in person the wells ana
inspect the operations. He found few
shallow wells sunk but no gns OF ol.and
was told by knowing ones that all their
labor in tina, locality would be IrullleSs'
After much trouble he succeeded IN hnd-
ing the original land owner and was told
that instead of $4,000 The tract was SOLD
for $4,000.
From Pttsburg TO Philadelphia we pass
over one of the finest and best constructed
railroads in the Union. 1t is very smooth
and has double track all the way through
lessening the liabilities 10 accidents. The
sleeping accommodations are very supe-
rior. Passing through sold Lancaster
we saw wheat as green and luxnrIant as
we general see il here on first Of May.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-11-04

The NATIONAL EXPRESS COMPANY
The stockholders of the National Elk.
press Company at their meeting held in
Richmond. on Tuesday evening, elected
the following Board Of Directors:
Gen. Joseph E. Johnston, Of Virginia;
Francis Skiddy, Of New York; Col. NJ.
G. Hartman, of Virginia; Benjamin Hart,
of New York; William l.. Montague, Of
Maryland; Charles w. Purcell, of Virgin.
ia; WIN. J. Hawkins, of North Carolina;
Gen. John Echols, Of Virginia, Larkin
w. Glszebrook, of Virginia.
Subsequently, the board unanimously
elected Gen. Joseph E. Johnston, presi
den, of the company. Gen. ]. soon aflel
appeared, and in few remarks accepted
the honor.
The amount of subscriptions to thu
stock Of the company was officially STA
ted at 1881, 200.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-11-04

lG- The recent difficulty in the Meth,
odisl Episcopal Church, of Winchester,
has finally been settled. Revs. Messrs.
Eggleslon and Wilson laid statement OF
their ease before the President Of the Uni
ted States. The President, through his
proper officers, has decided that the prop.
er,y is now in the hands of its rghtlul
owners-ihe ministers and members OF
the Old Methodist Episcopal Church. So
saws the Winchester Journal.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-11-04
Duties of Postmasters ard Subscribers

is The duty of persons acting as Post
masters 10 furnish the publishers Of
Newspapers with the names OF such sub
scrIbers as fail TO take their papers from
the Office, whether from remOual, death
or refusal. When papers are returned
TO the publishers, they Should write upon
the papers returned, the name of The Post
Office as well as the names Of the subscri-
bers.
Subscribers have not the right 10 dis
continue their papers until all arrearsges
have been paid. The law allows publish
ers to send them and makes subscribers
liable for payment, whether they take the
papers from the Office or not, till they
have paid all they owe. Subscribers
nave the right TO discontinue papers al
any time when all dues aye paid. There
is no postage on papers IN the counties
in which they are published. On week
" papers sent out OF the county, the pos.
lage is 5 cents per quarter or % cents per
auuum.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-11-04

Judge Gregory, Of Virginia, in his re-
cent charge TO the grand jury Of Henrico
county, made the following speech
"No brave man will ever say the South
ern people did not conduc, the war with
bravery; let no good or virtuous man ever
have any jus, pre,ext for saying they are
not an homes, and virluous people; lei us
all accept OUT present condition, and take
things as they are, with an unaterable de-
termination 10 comply fully aud fairly
with all the oa,hs and obligations which
we have been made subjec, 10 by our con-
querors; let none attempt 10 evade any
oah which he has taken by causistry OF
.quIbbles, and if any one should be SO lost
10 all sense Of honor and shame as to VIC.
late his oath, frown him down socially
and in obedience to your oaihs, which
know you will not disregard, indict him
for perjury, that he may be dealt with as
the law directs"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-11-04
literally bestowed upon these brave Coz.
federaies the most enthusiastic praise.
Respectfully, MILES.
Thanksgiving Dsy-Prociamation by the
President.


President
WASHINGTON. Oct. % The following
proclamation was issued by the Execu,
tive to-day
PROCLAMATION.
BIZ the President Of The United States:
Uhereds, II has pleased Almighty God,
during The wear which is now coming 10
an end, TO relieve our beloved country
from the scourge of civil war. and to per.
mi, us TO secure the blessings of peace,
unity and harmony. with a great enlarge.
menr OF civil liberty; and whereas, cur
Heavenly Father has, also. during The
year, graciousIy averIed from US the ca.
lamites of foreign war, pesilIence and
famine, while our granarles are luIl oil tie
fruits Of an abundant season; and where's,
righteousness exsllelh a nation, while sin
is a reprosCh TO any people,
Now, therefore, be II known, That J.,
Andrew Johnson, President Of the United
States, do hereby recommend TO the PEG.
pIe thereof that they do set aPsrl and oh.
serve tie first Thursday Of December
next a. day of National Thanks-gi''n
to the Creator Of the Universe for thS,e
deIiverances and blessings. And DO
further recommend, that on that occasion
ne whole people make confession OF our
national sins sgainsl His infinite goodness
and with one heart and one mind imPloTe
the Divine guidance IN the ways oil ma
tional virtue and holiness.
In testimony whereof. ! have herernlo
SO, nv hand. and caused the seal Of the
United States TO be affixed.
Done al the city OF Washington. this
tv enry-cighth day Of October, in the year
Of our Lord one thousand eight hundred
and six,y.fve. and of The independence
Of the United States Of America the e'gh'
ANDREW JOHNSON.
By the President:
WIN. II. SEWARD.
Secretary of State.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-11-04
SUPERVISORS COURT.

Under this heading we publish each
week portion of the proceedings of the
Board of Supervisors since the com.
mencement of their deliberations.
SHEPHBRDsTowN, West Va, !
May %, 1865.
Board met at / o clock, present Super
visors Fosselt, Potlerfeld, Cameron anc
Chsplne.
On motion Of supervisor Cameron the
bond Of Joseph Welshans Treasurer o
Jefferson County was approved, John d
S,sley and John Miller securities.
The Bond of Joseph 4. Chapline clerk
of the Board of Supervisors was approved
]. Thos. Chaplne surety.
On motion of supervisor Fossets order
ed that an election be held in Averill, o.
born and Charlestown Townships on Sal!
urday, the 10Th of June, 1865. The fol
lowing persons were named as commits
sioners TO hold said elections: Charles
town Township, Nathaniel Myers, John
Reed. ST., Mr.. SsDborn. Osborn, Logan
Osborn, ]. w. Wslraven, Charles II
McCurdy. Averill Township, John w.
Packet, Samuel Lindsey and George
Murphy.
On motion of supervisor Poterfeld the
amour, of ten cents on the hundred dol.
lars be assessed as the county license on
merchants and manufacturers.
On motion of supervisor Potter6eld, re-
solved that the sum OF ten dollars be paid
by order on the Treasurer of Jefferson
County, for six windsor chairs to J. p.
Hoffman.
On motion of supervisor Potterfield, re-
solved that the Township clerks be al
lowed the sum of $500 each, per annum.
On motion of supervisor Potterield, J..
P. A. Eniler was authorized 10 proceed to
Lexington, Va, and bring the county re-
cords to Shephe5dslown, West Va. said
Board TO pay him the sum Of 1928 for
said services, when said books are deliver
ed safely to the Clerk OF 'he Board.
| Thomas Chapine supervisor of Chap
line, rendered his resignation as supe'vl-
sor of Chapline Tow uship, which resig-
nation was accepted.
The Board then ordered an election to
fill the vacancy caused by the resignation
of supervisor Chapline, to be held on
Saturday the Ord of June.
On motion of supervisor Cameron the
Board granted license to The following
named parties to sell ale, native wines
and beer: Edward Higgins, Old Furnace;
John McManus, Harrer's Ferry; VIM.
Troggelt and Michael DoTan, Harper's
Ferry; also TO Joseph Thompson in Shep-
herdslown; also TO VIM. M. Adams in
Shepherdstown, Philip Allies and A. d.
Pratt, Charlestown; and John Fi'zpat.
rick and Thomas A. kirwan, llarper's
Ferry.
Adjourned till goth Of June.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-11-04
~ The Baltimore and Ohio RAILROAD

10, The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Company have made some important
changes in their time tables between
Baltimore, Wheeling and Parkersburg.
The mail train leaves Baltimore daily,
Sunday excepted, al SIS A. NJ; the
Cincinnati express train every day at 2
p. NJ, and the St. Louis express train
daily, except Saturdays, at $40 P, NJ
All these trains connect at Belalr and
Parkersburg, for all points West, South
west and Northwest.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-11-04
Death of Lord Palmcrston.

The European steamer brings Us tie
news Of the death of The great English
premier on HE 18Th OF October, from the
effects of a severe cold. Lord Polmer.
slon, Viscount, Henry John Temple, was
horn III England, Oct, Der goth, 1884
aud had he lived two days longer, woul
have attained the advanced age of 81
He was peer Of Ireland, and succeeded
to the title on The death of his father, il
1905. he first entered Parliament in
1907, and continued in public life, with
intervals of few years only, until the
day of his death, period Of fly'eigh
years. From 1909 10 1928. he was Sec.
relsry Of War, when he went ont of Of
fee with tie tory party. From 1880 tc
1871, he was Secretary Of Foreign AZ
fairs, when he went out Of Office with the
wings. On their return, in 1916, be re
sumed the Seals of the foreign office,
which he held until 1854. In 1854
Lord Pslmers,on, then Home Secretary
in the list year of his age, became prime
minister. His administration fell in
March, 1858, but in 1859, be was again
called 10 the position Of First Lord of The
Treasury and head Of the Cabinet, which
he filled until his death ended his dislin'
guisheG and remarkable career.
Lord Pslmerston married in 1889, the
widow of the fifth Earl Of COwper
daughter Of the first Viscount Melbourne
AS he is without children, and his brother
died unmarried, the title becomes extinct.
Lord Palmerston was said TO be skiIlful
tac,ician, and often brilliant debater, but
his efforts as an orator were less distn
guished for eloquence than for practical
good sense. II is slated, even by his 20,
liiica opponents, that he has held office
with more general acceptance than any
English minister since the time of the
great Lord Chatham. The views enter.
tanned by Lord Palmerston in connection
with the great civil war in our country
are Sufficiently indicated by the policy
which was adopted by the British Gov
eminent, of which he was the leading
Cabinet minister.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-11-04

THE REMAINS OF Col. DAHLGREN.-
The remains of Col. Uric Dahlgren, u.
S. c.. (who was killed during kilpai.
rck's raid near Richmond winter before
last arrived at the Camden street depot
al O'Clock on Tuesday evening from
Washington. in charge of guard OF hon.
or, consisting of several officers Of the
Veteran Reserve Corps, en- route for
Philadelphia. An escort accompanied
the remains to the President street depot
of the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Bal
timore railway, on which road il was con-
veyed to Philadelphia. The deceased
was the eldest son of Admiral Dahlgten,
and tie family home is in Philadelphia.
where the remains Of Col. Dahlgren will
be inferred with all due military honoIs.
BALI. San.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-11-04

Es. The remains of Daniel H. Nor.
gan, who died in Cumberland county, in
April last, from the effects of wound re-
ceived one week previous, member OF
Co. d., 9th Va. Cavalry. were brought
10 this place on Saturday evening last
and inferred in the Presbyterian Grave
yard.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-11-04
WAsH1NGToN, Jan. %, 1861.

Dear Sir Il have the pleasure &c
acknowledge yours Of the 9Th ult. am
on The eve Of departure for Mississippi, in
obedience TO her command, and in accord.
ance with my own views of the necessity
of The South. TO you | need not say
that the event is TO me painful one; bot
there remains TO ne the consolation that
have failed in nothing that promised TO
preserve The Constitution, and thus per
pemate the Union as our fathers made it.
After some remarks on private matters,
he adds
hope Kentucky, the land of my ma,
rvity, will soon take her place in the
Southern column. The union of the
South can now alone preserve peace, and
in the united strength OF the South is the
only hope for Justice and reconsruclion
Of the Governments upon basis that Will
secure the ends for which il WAS original
" established. Subscribed
Your friend, JEFF. DAVIS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-11-04
The Track Of wilson's Raid.

A correspondent wiring from Mobile
Ala. says OF The track OF Wilson's rad:
fixing the wagon road from Mont,
gomcry TO Selma, | followed the rack oI
W Wilson's raid fifty miles, and man.
though a fool. could mol have erred there
in. A tropical tornado never leli moro
distinct traces Of It's course through mo
Jungle than this same rad has through
The heart Of Alabama. Not a field IS "
cultivation, not house has been rebuilt
and not even has the grass grown over
the camping grcundsof The cavalry
Here and there The runs Of once stately
mansion rise up drearily before the 'raY'
eler and give dignity 10 the picture OF de'.
oIa.ion. The royal magnollas stlll stand
in the ysrds, bu, tie onIy sign OF lie and
.hsppiness among Them is tie music Of
the hooking birds. There is only one
respectabie house left along lhIs road.
why it va. spared The owner did not
know.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-11-04
west and Northwest

90, We learn that revival of religion
is progressing in the NJ. E. Church, al
Unionvile, miles South of this town,
superinlended by Rev. W. G. Egglesion,
Presiding Elder, and Rev. Mr.. Kreglo
of this town. A number of persons have
been converted, and others are seeking
pardon.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-11-04

THE ITALIANS AND Mr.. DAvis.-oD
Saturday las, a committee Of Italians Iro'"
New York waited upon Presiden, Joh"
son, and presented 10 him petition from
hundreds OF their coOnirymen. embrsc"E
The names of Gsrlbsldi, Tomsgeo am
Others of high reputation aud position
begging. in tine name OF humanity, )"
elemency toward Jefferson DAVIS. Inc
pc liiion was sent from Milan 10 The com
mia, g, who consisted Of Prof.. Ms?h'
Henry Fardella (recsnIly General /"
the Union Army and Theodore Msn'i"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-11-04

DIED.-At his residence in Dubuque
city, Iowa, on the morning of the 9TH OF
October, ult., after long illness, Charles
J. Chapline, Esq, in the 43ld year OF
his age, leaving wife and FIVE children
10 mourn his loss.
The deceased was native Of this
county, aud b1otber of Joseph A. Chap.
line, Esq, Of this town, end was EN-.
poyed in the Free Press" office,
Cbarlestown, for several years, previous
10 his removal TO The western country
during the year of 1854.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-11-04

The Kentucky papers report the facts
in the case of The sui. brought by the
Hon. Garrett Davis in the Boubon Cir
cult Cour, agains, Generals Palmer and
Brisbane, the Kentucky Central Railroad
and others. for eu,ieing and carrying away
a number OF his slaves.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-11-04

@> The erection of the large iron laii.
road bridge Of the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad across the Potomac river, a,
Harper's Ferry, is now nearly perfected.
The major portion of il has been used for
the passage of trains for some time, and
on Monday the lay ing Of the las, span
was commenced. When completed, il
will be the largest and mos. costly rail
road bridge in this country.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-11-04

R> In regard 10 the result Of the recen,
election in West Virginia, we will merely
state that we have not received any def
mite returns, but presume we will be able
10 give the official vote in our next. The
radical party claim majority Of 400 In
the district.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-11-04

&- The Board of Supervisors for this
County have adopted the Land Book OF
1859, and Sheriff Rush and his Deputies
are Susily engaged in making out Tax
bills, amounting to SO cents on every hun
dred dollars.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-11-04

Among the prominent men pardoned
on Monday last were Henry Nj. Rector,
Ex-Governor of Arkansas, and J. p. San
derson, member of the COME deIste Con
gress from Georgia Il has been report,
ed lha, Geo. w. Gayle. the Alabama
lawyer, who offered 100000 reward for
the assassination OF Mr.. Lincoln, has been
psrdoned. This is inGprreci. Unless
he comes under the thirteenth exception,
however. he may be considered PsruoDed
as his rank in the rebel service was only
Colonel.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-11-04
DEATH OF FoR.eR Army OfYrcEn =

DEATH OF FORMER Army OFFICER -
Col. Thomas j. Berry, graduate q
West Point. died ia Atlanta, Ga. on the
18th vi. lie was formerly lieuIen5n'
IN The ID United States Dragons, End
served ~ the Indian campaigns IN U'ah'
Oregon and California. In 1851 he re-
signed his commission. wen, 10 the Soui''
and participated 10 all tie battles IN f'on'
Of Richmond. a, For, PickeBs, the SECOND
Manassas, and in the Valley Of VreInIs'
and received FIVE severe wounds. Col
3. was a one lime temporarily IN con-.
msnd Of Mudwall Jscksons cavalry, tnn
also of lie 7h Va. cavalry, Rossefs b'r
gade.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-11-04

JEFFERSON DAVIS FAMILY.-The
Richmond Times of Tuesday last says
Mrs. Jefferson Davis is residing al the
house of MI. Schuyler, near Augusta,
Georgia. She enjoys her usual robust
health, is under no surveillance, and is
permitted 10 correspond at will with her
husband and friends. Mrs. Howell, Mrs.
Davis mother, is in Canada, in general
charge Of the children of the later, Of
whom Maggie, aged eleven years, is al
The Convent of tie Sacred Heart, at Mon.
lreal. and JEFF. aged nine, is q, school a
LonnoxvlIle, distant from Montreal sixty
miles.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-11-04

THE CRoPs.-The late rains in this
section have put sudden check to Sc
we're drouh, consequently the growing
crop Of wheat is presenting thrifty ap-
peaIance.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-11-04
Letter from Jefferson Davis.
From the louisville Democrat.

We give below private letter TO
friend in this city, which was not for pub
LEGATION, and which, therefore, gives the
sincere views and feelings Of the author
at the time. 1t is plain that at that time
Mr.. Davis did not desire or expect dis,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-11-04

IS Godey's Lady's Book for Novem-
Der has been received. 1t is a capital
number. Ladies, call and see il and then
remit SO 10 l.. A. Cooley, Philadelphia.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-11-04

o. Monday next, the 9Th inst, will
be "Rule Day." Persons having bust
ness on that day with the Clerk of the
Circuit Court, will bear it in mind.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-11-04


of the B. & o. Railroad presents scene
of continual hustle and energy. Through
this channel vast quantities Of goods find
their way from Baltimore and other cas-
tern cities 10 the districts lying along the
Ohio, TO South West Virginia. and TO por-
tons Of Kentucky and Tennessee.
Leaving Parkersburg on the splendid
steamer Forrest City,in SO hours We were
landed in Piusburg, the Iron City. This
is the third city in size and wealth on The
water. of the Ohio, and presents 10 the
visitor, in lis extensive manufacturing es-
Establishments, large wholesale stores, and
costly retail establishments. quite me.
tropolilan appearance. Before leaving the
steamer We had made The acquaintance Of
nearly all the passengers and found that
they we're mostly men interested in the
oil 'rade III Virginia. In fact they talked
nothing bui oil, and an attentive observer
could readily see that some had put mon
ey in their pockets, others were elated
with the prospect Of hundreds of thous.
snds Just within their reach, and yet 9TH
ers heart sick and almos, ready 10 give up
after spending many months labor and
toll, several thousands OF dollars. In The
eager haste TO grow rich through oil spec
ulations much money has been lost, some
Through ignorance OF the oil indications oil
the country and some through tue tresch-
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-05-03
From New Orleans.

New York, May 2.
The steamer Guiding Star arrived from
New Orleans 25.b. and Havana 28th.
The surrender Of the rebel Secretary
Mallory, at oensacols, is confirmed.
Eight millo,s Of gresibacks had ar
rived at New Orleans - pay our troops
and as much more vas on ,he way.
Claiborne, Ala, has been occupied BY
our cavalry under Gen. Lucas, after vic.
tory over regiment of rebels north oi
Mount Pleasant, the rebels losing 10
killed, Is wounded and e2 prisoners.
Our loss killed aud 8 wounded.
Havana advices of the 28th and Vers
Cruz 28th, are received.
Mexican news not important. The
Imperialists are said to have bloodily 70.
pulsed an attack on Iinatilla and have
again defeated the same foe after pursuil
Of four leagues.
The Revolutionists had defeated ,
squadron of Imperialists at Obisho il
Morfitia.
The town of Parandero, in the State
of Nicheacan, surrendered to the Juar
ritxs.
No news from Cuba.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-05-03
Proposed Charges in the Cabinet.

New York, May E.
The Worlds Washington special says:
L, is understood that Messrs. Seward and
Stanton and Welles have indicated do
sire to be relieved of their respective port.
tolios on the lst Of July. The two for
mer will probably be succeeded BY Messrs.
Charles Francis Adams and Preston King,
and the latter by j. W. Forney.
The Worlds Washington special Gays :
Wade Hampton was the only General who
refused to be included in job hnston's sur
render. Johnston promptly relieved him,
putting General Baker in command OF
all his cavalry. Hampton went off With
Davis and Breckinridge. endeayoring to
reach Mexico it is thought.
The Herald's Buenos Ayres CORES
pondent, of March llth. reports very full
ly the concluding scenes Of the war be-
tween Brazil aud Uraquay, and also
furnishes copy Of the peace convention
concluded at Montevido By virtue ol
which General Flores was inaugurated
provisional President of uruguay. Flores
new cabinet was made up OF men of ex-
perieoce and talent and met With very
general approval.
Buenos Ayres still maintained her
course in the path of social progress and
solid improvements