davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-12-16

CIRCUIT CoURT.-A special session OF
the Circui! Coul, ior Jefferson Coaniy
will convene in this town on Monday
next, the 18Th instant. his Honor, Judge
Bllch. Presiding. and will probably re.
main in session for several weeks in con.
sequence of considerable amour, OF
business having acco mulsled upon The
D1cke, 10 be disposed of.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-12-16
The first inslsllmen. OF German Ia

The first insisllmen. OF German labor
ers from the upper country, arrived in Al
ex ndra on Saturday. The Gazette says
they were 6ne, hearty and healthy look
ins sci OF men. Col. John w. Fairfax,
of l.outoun, engaged the most Of them TO
work on his plantation. He pays Them
sixty dollars year, and agrees TO give
them an acre OF land for every three
years OF labor. They are now al Col.
Fs.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-12-16

lp The arrivals by the Chesapeake
AM Ohio Canal at Georgetown are d.
minishing in number daily. aud before
the close of the coming week canal nari-
cation will probably be entirely suspend.
ed for the winner. Durisg The year 3 Go
b vas hive passed over it, carrying 343.-
954 ioas OF coal, according 10 statement
in Cumberland paper. by atleast 10000
more in any one year since its compile
lion. The increase over last year is S.
800 tons. The tolls for the month ending
November 80, amounted to $4,000.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-12-16

IT, Mr.. Garrett. President of the B.l.
tmOre and Ohio Railroad, recommends 10
the B ard of Directors. TO aid the can.
e,fuciIon q railroad from Winchester
10 S'raShnrg, md on up the valley 10
Slaunton, aud Iherce TO The Va. and Ten
nessee Railroad, and speaks Of its advan-
,ages, both politically and peeuniaiily, in
eloquent terms.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-12-16

Gr The colored population of this
town, or American ciizens Of African
descent. have been holding a prolTac,ed
meeting IN The African Church for sever.
al days past. The Presiding Elder. Rev.
Bower, Of Mary land, preached several
able sermons. "a.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-12-16

A number Of colorcd people held a
meeting in New YORK on Monday even
ing, for The purpose ofrsisug The funds
(slO,OOO) required 10 delrsy he.expeDses
Of Frederick Douglass, whom they have
chosen 10 act SIS their advocate during the
Congressional session in Washington, 10
order 10 aid the movement for negro suf-
frage. 1t was also suggested 10 establish
bureau OF information on the subject N
the national capital.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-12-16

&C. William and George. sons Of the late
Ezekial ID. Young, Of Charleslown. fell
from The stable loI, of MIR. Bishop. on
Sa,urday last, which resulted in but sligh,
injury 10 William, but the Younger,
George, so seriously hurt as to cause
death HE next day.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-12-16

PAINFUL AGcIDENT.-We learn tina,
Seiss Yon'z, young man of this town,
had his lef, arm broken between The ell.
bow and wrist, on Tuesday last, whilst
becoming ovsrbalanced, carrying bag OF
wheat upon his shoulder. and throwing
up his arm against piece Of timber Ell,
deavoring 10 recover his equilibrium.
Surgical aid was i'm msdiaiely rendered
him.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-12-16

$Gn II is stated that eleven hundred
collars has been paid 10 Mrs. Washing.
ton. wife Of Lewis Washington. of this
county, confederate officer, in compen-
salion fer household property seized and
sold during tie war.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-12-16

&5 Mr.. Latham, Member Of Congress
from West Virginia, on Monday last, in.
lrodnced resolution iaslrucnng the Com
mii,ee on Military Affairs TO inquire into
The expedlrney OF re.eslAbIlshing The u.
5. srmory a, Harper's Ferry.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-12-16

FARM SALe.-We understand that Dr..
X. P. Mssruder has disposed of his farm,
at present in his occupancy. a, private
sale, containing 100 acres, improved, in
Serkeley county. 10 August Theophl, OF
Marlinsburg. for $50 per acre.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-12-16

g. A small delachmen, Of mill AIRY
under command Of Lieut.. PlohI, 1884
New York. arc now stationed in Charles.
town. Tne ohjrc, Of their being there is
not known. unless il be in connection
with the Freedmen's School, which has
just opened there. So says the Free
Press.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-12-16

e. Professor c. E. Barker will give
a Vocal and Instrumental Concer. IN Tie
German Returned Church Of Shsrpsbure,
oil Christmas evening, December 25Ih,
for lhe bensfil Of thai Church. Admis-
sion % cents.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-12-16

G@- The Garter House in Charles
town, Va, was sold en- Tuesday last, al
public auction, for the SUN of 81 00,cssh.
J. D. Gibso on. ESQ.,, purchaser.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-12-16

@ Attention is directed to the Car
riage advertisement of w. ]. Hawks. Of
Charles,own, in another column. Per
sons wishing any thing in his line Of
business will do well by giving him call.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-12-16

&s~ Another supply of Stoves just re
ceived from the Hagersicwn Foundry.
Call a, this office and see them.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-12-16

o. Dr. Webb, Dentist, is now in
town. and ready TO wait upon those who
may need his services. See card.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-12-16

The reliable on dit of the day is that
the committee having the matter IN charge.
design reporting bill giving TO Mrs.
Mary Lincoln, widow Of Tie late Pfesi-
dent, the sum OF 100000.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-12-16

ds+ There are now employed at Har-
per's Ferry only some thirty or forty
work men, cleaning and repairing arms.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-12-16

Last week, in Richmond case came
up before The Mayor, in which white
man was charged with assault upon ne
gro, and all the witnesses IN the case
were negroes. The question arose al
once whether the Courl could accept ne.
gro testimony. The Mayor. without the
least hesitation, decided that the laws OF
Virginia did not admit OF such testimony.
He declined therefore. 10. Try the case.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-12-16

| ARREsIED.-Wc learn that officer Daniel "
| Sheetz, OF Charlestown, arrested on Monda y
night Of last week, near that place, George
iiolsey Of this town, charged with stealing a
| horse from Thomas lden, Of Fauquer county
Va. he accused was brought TO this place,
and hada herring before Justice Fayman.
FIom all that We can learn Of This matter it
see nus that Holsey visited Fauquier county, du-
ring the latter part Of last month, remaining
there but short time and leaving in the night,
he took Mr.. Idens horse with him. The fol-
lowing morning Dir. Iden discovered that one
Of his horses "canie up missing" suspicion al
once rested upon HoIscy, and Mr. Iden imme-
diately set about TO discover, if possible, thc
direction taken by the thief. Having re-
ceycd some infoi NATION ii ON a cousin of the
accused, he came to this place, and making
some inquiries about the lost hcrse, a gentleman
dire lod him TO DR.. w. S. Magruder's farm,
" here MIR. lden found his horse, DIR. NJ. telling
him, that HolseN had brought The horse there
The kIght previous Mr IdCn having proven
his property, the mag istralc returned hun his
horse. We understand that no witnesses APP
Feared agalnst HOlsey al the hour appointed for
trial, consequently lie was discharged.
FATAL AcCIDENT.--We learn that Mr. Frank
lin Keneford, an employee on the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad was killed about one mile
east of Kerncy sville, this county, on Tuesday
night last, by a train of cars passing over his
legs. The deceased had been TO Kerneysville
on the evening above stated, i'll company with
several other hands Of the Railroad, and after
having made some purchases started on hand
car for his home, some where near Browns
crossing, about mid way between Kerneysvllle
and Duffield's Depot, when he discovered that
he had forgotten some thing, and started 10
walk back to obtain the missing article, and
having recovered il, he returned down the Rail-
road, and it is supposed that he was knocked
down and run over by an east-bound BURDEN
train, approaching in his rear. His left leg
was entirely severed just below the knee, and
his right one terribly crushed, causing death
in about one hour. He was about 80 years old,
aud leaves wife and four small children 10
mourn their sad loss.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-12-16

IT, We will extend the advance price Of
subscl iption ca. 5o) TO Inc lst OF January.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-12-16
West Virginia vs.. Virginia.

Hon. Mr.. Wiley offered in the United
States Senate on the 10Th instant, a reso-
luton asking the consent ef that body to
the annexation Of the counties of Berke.
ley and Jefferson 10 West Virginia, which
was referred 10 the Committee on Terri.
tories, and Hon. Mr.. Latham offered a
similar resolution in the House which
was referred 10 the Committee on Judi.
cisry. Ii may be some time before these
Committees report, as they will have TO
examine all the memorials for and against,
as well as all the proceedings of the Leg
islatures of both Virginia and West Vir.
GINA, in reference 10 the same, and de-
eide upon tha legality and regularity OF
the proceedings TINS far had, and whether
Congress can take any action upon the
subject, as Virginia, The cedng party, has
Withdrawn her consent and repealed all
acts in relation thereto. Should the CON-
millees repor, (avorably 10 the annexa-
lion, it will then be left to Congress 10
say whether they will agree thereto or
sanction the proceedings in The case.
Washington, Dec. l3.-Considerable
surprise is manifested here al the receipt
of letter from Governor Pierpoinl, Of
Virginia, addressed TO the President ofthe
Senate and The Speaker Of the House. en-.
closing copy of an act passed by the
General Assembly of Virginia, repeating
the assent heretofore given 10 the division
OF the State by the formation Of the State
Of West Virginia. The letter was print
ed and laid upon the desks Of msn-
bers, and attracted much comment.
II seems that the question first came up
in the Virginia Legislature, on bill to
settle the status of the two counties of
Jefferson AM Berkeley. in he Shenando-
ah Valley. Width have been in disputed
Jun, dIcl"n. This scl was so amended
as TO repeal the assen, given in 1868 TO
he formation Of West Virginia. In or
der 10 be ELECTIVE, Me assent Of 1he LATER
State must be bad as il has been recog-
nizcd by oil he Departments Of The Gov
ernment, legislative executive and }sairial,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-12-16
SAepherdstown, West Va:

SATURDAY....... ..DEC. l6, 1866
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-06-03
Tho Texan Fypeditionl.

FoRTREss MoNRoB, June 2.-The Texan
expedition under the command of General
WeitEsl, which has been fitting ont in this
harhor for the past week, is now fairly on
its way to the point Of destination, some
where along the coast of that State. Pre-
paratory to its sailing, orders were issued
to the commanding offer on board of each
vessel, to proceed first to Mobile Bay in the
vicinity of Forts Morgan and Gains, with
a 7iewof making landing ct that harbor,
in order to coal the steamers and to
thoroughly clean them before proceeding
any further SouthWards. sQ
The steamers comprising this large feet
are among the largest and best sea going
vessels Of any known to the mercsntile
aervice, and were chartered and procured
by different Quartermasters in New York
and Philadelphia for this purpose. A ma.
jor portion of the feet containing Is of the
largest steamers, has already sailed. while
the remainder composing the steamers Star
of the South, Richmond, Western Metrop.
oils, @. 9. Peary, ]. p. ETermRn, Empire
City, Rebecca Barber add Cambria, are
now lying in the Roads. and will sailthis
evening or tomorrow. Every thing seems
suspicious for the safety and success of the
steamers with the troops to reach the point
of rendezvous in about seven days sailing.
The weather has been fair with every pros.
post of continuing so. ,a5,E
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-06-03
They 40 Loar.

PHILADELPHIA, May 2.-Subscriptions
to the 730 loan to-day, telegrapbed from
all parts of the United States, to Jay Cooke,
amount to $l,6l3.sOO. The following are
among the largest subscriptions: National
Bank of Pittsburgh, $lOO, 900; Fourth Ma.
tiOnal Bank of St. Louie, $4,000; First
National Bank of Marietta, Ohio, $50 900:
First National Bank of Philadelphia, SIM.
900; First National Bank of Portland, Ne,
$50 600; Second National Bank of Boston,
$4,000. tn-s -
On wednesday next issues of the third
series of the 100 loan, of all deuomina.
tons, will be ready for delivery,-the
great body of small takers being unwilling
to pay their money unless they receive the
bonds in hand, that they may carry them
home with them. 1t is expected that at.
ter next week daily subscriptions to the
Z 80 loan will run up into millions. The
opening of the farmers wool market will
undoubtedly stimulate the sales.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-06-03
Gen. Sherman in Nav York.

NEw YoRK. June 2.-Geu. Sherman, in
moving about the city, was beset by crowds
of citizens, anxious to hear him speak and
to shake hands with him. He would not
speak, however, and extracted himself from
the crowds surrounding him. This eve.
ming he will receive his friends, and to.
morrow evening he will be the guest of
the Union League.
There are now about 1000 rebel pris-
oners on Harris Island, near this city
They have comfortable barracks and are
furnished regular soldiers rations. They
are allowed to go to the shore and battle,
Soldiers are not allowed on the leland
The prisoners occupy themselves in max.
ing various trinkets, which they sell to
procure tobacco, &c.
Among them are many members of
meeting regularly. 100 -
Having seen the Presidents Proclam1a..
tlon for amnesty, they proposed to observe
It, and made arrangements according
Their services were impressive and very
interesting.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-06-03
EaS- LleET Anr1LLEaY 10 BE MUsrl

Ear LIaET AKTILLEzY TO BE MUSTERED
oUF--We see by an order of the Wsr De-
partmeut just Issued, that all volunteer
batteries of light artillery are to be imme-
diately discharged. This will relieve bat
teries D and q of West Virginia, both
mainly composed of Wheeling men. We
think it likely that they may be ordered
here preparatory to being mustered out
Battery D has only about two months to
serve to complete the term of enlistment
for three years, aud by the time they re-
CeiVe their discharge the three years will be
almost or entirely completed. Battery q
ia of later date, bu. lie also three years
Organization. Although the term of en-.
lIstmest of a considerable number Of the
members expires in October, they having
been enlisted and assigned under the call
for one year men. the larger portion
however, is three years' men, but under
this order all will be mustered out togeth.
er. We will be glad to see all the boys
horoe again.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-06-03
8g GslEgtaRB.
ThaTmnll

WAsHNsToH, June 2.-Several witness.
go were called to show that Spapgler was
at his boarding house In Washington g day
or two after the assassination.
Mr. ]. Reenaman,i employed ct Ford's
Theatre, testified that about two weeks
before the assassination Booth occupied
box No. z, adjoining that in which the
PRESIDENT was subsequently shot. On the
Ith OF May, witness not being able to find
the key broke open box No. z, in order
to admit gentleman and his company.
Two witnesses employed in the theatre,
on exhibiting to them the rope found in
Spanglers carpet bag, said it resembled
similar ropes used in the theatre, but could
not say positively it was the same.
Cross examiued-Don't think q proper
place for suoh rope would have been q
CO pat sack; don't think Spangler supplied
the Theatre with ropes at his own expense;
sometimes We use great many of these
ropes and then take them up in the loft
until we use them again; was in the box
about 1--we minutes on the afternoon after
the assassination; did not see notice on
the wall or piece of wood to fasten the
door.
Henry &. Merrick, clerk in the National
Hotel, testified to similar puFport with the
proceeding witness, as to the forcing open
OF the door OF the box by Nj. Reynolds,
the keeper; think the lock was forced off,
at least the screw that held the upper part
of the key came out and it Whirled round
and hung by the remaining scrow.
Jsmes Lamb, the scene painter at Ford's
Theatre, testified this morning - the
rope found in Spangler's possession was
shown the witness; have seen ropes like
that used in the Theatre; other ropes of
that description bear soma RiniIaritV. the
length is not less than eight feet; they are
for raising and lowering the borders; saw
Spapgler several times the day after the
assassination in the Theatre; my feelings
were excited and Remained on the spot the
whole day. son
VIM. q. Smith testified to seeing Booth
pass Of the stagei think he got off before
Mr.. Stewart or any body else got on the
stage; saw Stewart turn round and look up
at the box in which the President had been
murdered.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-06-03

G6~ AN order from the War Department
Snnounces that soldiers who were mustered
Into the service under the act of July 4,
1854. II hopOrsbly discharged before the
expiration of one half the term for which
they enlisted, will not be entitled to the
second instalmeut of one third of the gov
eminent bounty. If they have completed
one half their term they will receive the
second instalment, The recruits of 1868.
however, when hOnOrably discharged be.
fore the expiration Of their terms eff service,
will be entitled to the full bouuues prom.
ised them by tho laws and orders under
which they enlisted.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-06-03

G9 RIvER.-The river is still falling,
and unless we soon have rain Sufficient to
make raise, the low water crafts will su-
percede the larger and heavier packets,
which are now plying. Yesterday the fol.
Loving boats arrived: BOstona, No. 2, from
Cincinnati; Bertha, from Cincinnati for
Pittsburgh; the Minerva, from Parkers-
burgh for Pittsburgh. The Revenue, Capt.
Russell, left last evening for Cincinnati
The BOstoua, No. 2, Capt Rice, is the Gin
ciuuau packet to day. She leaves at Eve
o'clock this evening. The Potomac broke
her shaft on her down trip, and will not
be up in time to leave as usual. Yesterday
evening there were Eve and half feet in
the channel and falling slowly.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-06-03
From Newborn, North Caroline.

INV YoRK, June 2.-Newbern dates of
the Both state that the propositionto pay
off the National Debt meets with much ia
vor, and many business men there will
take shares in it. t4.
Former wealthy citizens of Newborn are
returning to meet with psssable treatment
from their late servants, who not only re.
lieve their wants but furnish them money
to pay their taxes.
Slaves who followed our armies through
the South are returning to their homes
in great numbers, having experienced
much suffering, and being satisfied there
is no place like home. aa
Great dissatisfaction prevails here
among the new troops at the order OF the
Secretary of War. reducing the bounty OF
such orRanizatiOns25 per cent. The ex.
cuse that these men were mustered out be-
foreitheir times is regarded by all right
minded men as wrong.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-06-03

R% OBsERvAE0E OF TIE DAY.-Thurs-
day the 6rst day of June set apart by the
President of the United States as day of
humiliation, fasting and prayer, Was very
generally observed by our citizens all
business being suspended and factories and
stores closed until Friday morning. Re-
ligiOus services were held in all the
churches of the city. The calm and quiet
of the Sabbath we're everywhere manifest.
The attendance at all the churches was
good, showing that Our people generally
felt and realized the sOlemntty of the occa.
sion.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-06-03

r8 SEooND WARD Pro NIo.-The teach-
srs and children of the Second Ward Pub.
lie School will have their pic mic on Wed.
Detday next. They go out on the Hemp.
aeld road to grove near ClaysVille, where
they intend to have happy time. Those
who inlsud to participate in the excursion
will have to procure tickets from Mr.. John
Bishop or some OF the teachers connected
with the school.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-06-03
To Invalid Soldiers !!
Artificial Legs, Arms, and
.aao. Clutches.
GRE AP ImPROVEMENTIN THEIR
MANUFACTURE.
o. 8. aENERlL Ho8PfFAI,

U. tOsaos dActElAL HoHPIEAL,
t-,..i WEBBING, w. Va, April, 18th, 1855
u carefully examined thONAFtiacial LsEs nlnnufao.
tured by LEONARD LEGRAN, and for which You
are agent. For simplicity Of construction a. vel
a. durability and convenience, have mover seen
anything to equal them, and therefore chsGffuIIV
recommend them to any who are unfortunate enourh
70 need artificial limbs.
Very respectfully, your obedIent servant,
iA ~ JOHN KIRKER,
.iia - ijs1JEA. A. Surgeon, q. 8. A., in charge.
a, 81 j. WHEHIna, W. Va, April 9th, 1855,
i have carefully examined the Artificial LPRH Of
LEONARD LE9RAN and IND them simple in their
construction, Of good workmanship, light and VeFV
able % any artificial legs in use, and on NJ of
their simplicity and strength less liable to esd re
patrb.- chesFfully recommend them to any Who
may need artificial limbs.
s.5.-. ads 80 JOHN PRIssRLL,
a. A. Surgeon q. 8. A.
WHEEIng, W. Va, April 26,h, 1855.
The Artificial Legs offered for sale by CHARLES
BHHLER, Agent, can recommend for the follcV,pR
advantage: simplicity In Hructu Q, strength Of
material and economy IN price.
aa Respectfully, r. w. HAzLBTr,
s1aa Surgeon Board Of Enrollment
II affords me pleasure TO state that LEONARD
LbGRAN, corner OF East Commons, Allegheny has
furnished mo with an artificial leg, that can uEo
welt after one weeks using chs6Ffuliy recon-.
mend 70 alWho arc IN fortunate to need one 70 give
81, sp4ngdale, Allegheny county, Pa.
For further particulars call on or address i----
-. CHARLES BEHLER, AGENT r
1g,fs Monroe Street,
1przS-ly between Market and Fourth.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-06-03

EO RErURNED Nearly all our citizens
who visited Richmond as the guests Of
Gov. PierPOint have returned. They ex-
press themselves as we'll pleased with
the trip, the crowded condition of the
hotels being the only cause of complaint
Capt. Johu Mcclure, one of the party, was
rather unfortunate. Duung the passage on
the steamer he was robbed of his watch
aud some three hundred dollars in money,
Such tricks are frequently prActiced on
travellers, and the Captain having enjoyed
the pleasure aud fun of the expedition,
bears his loss very philisOphicalIy.