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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-07-22
The Confession or Lewis p. Payne and
Exonoration Of Mrs. Surratt.


On Thursday afternoon, July Glib,
Rev. 8. F. Wiset, Rev. ]. d. Waller,
Mr.. John P. Brophy, and Miss Anna E.
Sdrratt. received permission tovisit Mrs.
Mary Z. Surra,,, a, her cell in the psni'
tertiary. Mr.. Btophy. remembering
that Payne had declared Mrs. Surait's
innocence all through the trial, urged
Father Wiget and Father Walter to visit
Payne and ask him whether she were
guilty or not. They did visit Payne, by
permission. and he told them openly thai
she was an innocent woman.
Friday morning. Father Walter sen,
Mr.. Brophy with letter to the Prssi-
dent. containing Psyne's statement, and
asking that little time be allowed Mrs.
Sorrat, to prove her innocence.
Father Walkers letter was endorsed by
General Hartraufs, who has had the Pris-
oners in charge, and whose orders were
TO carry out the execution. Gen. Hart
rauft wrote in substance as follows TO the
Presiden. short time before the execu-
ton:
"The prisoner Payne has just told me
that Mrs. SurIatt is entirely innocent OF
the assassination of Presiden! Lincoln,
and of any knowledge thereof. He also
states that she had no knowledge what.
ever of the abduction plot, that nothing
was ever said 10 her about il, and that
her name was never mentioned by the
parties connected herewith"
At the close of the letter, which Gen.
Hartrsnfl wrote to the President, he
(Gen. HarnanfO said al believe that
Payne has told the truth in this matter"
He then signed his name, rank, &C..
and very kindly and humanely iurnisiei
MIR. Brophy with two OF his best horses,
in order ,ha, he might arrive at the Pres
ident's in time for rePIieve. Al ihe
White House Mr. BInphy met Mrs.
Douglas. wife of Senator Douglas, VITO
united her exetlions with those of many
other distinguished persons, who had
come To ask even a short respite for wo-
man whom they believed TO be innocent.
All eff1rts proved frDi,less, however. The
President, Judge Holt and Mr.. Seward.
were inexorahle. The woman must die,
and no. a minute should she have beg ond
the lime appointed.
MR.. sURRATr's LAST MOMENTS.
So many contradictory and false &C.
counts have heen published concerning
Mrs. Surrau's last moments, that we feel
compelled to furnish the public with a
true version. To all she declared herself
innocent. The parting of mother aud
daugh er was agonIzing in the extreme.
Nj. H llohan next took leave. and after
him. Mr.. Brophy babe her adien. On
the scahold she said 10 her spiritual al.
iendants. "shall | say nyihins? Father
Wslier asked "Wha, do you wish to
say. Mrs. Surratt 2" She replied: 81
wish 10 say to The people that | ain inno-
cent" Father Walter told her il would
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-07-22
MALE AND FEMALE
SEMINARY.
shepberdstewn. Jefferson County, Va.


nHE Fall Session of this institution will
| commence on Monday, August Ia, 1860, 10
the room lately occupied as school room OS
the Rev. Mr.. Miller.
THE couRsE OF INSTRUCTION
will be such as TO secure thorough knowledge
of the English language, Latin, GreeK and
Mathematics, aud to attain that end The branch
es taught will be comPrehended in the following
classes viz:
Isr cLAss-PxIMARr ENGLISH BRANCHES. ?
2ND CLASS.
English branches continued, viz /: McGuhy s
Sd and Alb Rea ers, Wiring. Arithmetic (Da-
vies and Ray), English Grammar (Smth or
BuIlion) & Geography (MitchelIs).
Ord CLASS.
Previous studies continue, Latin Grammar
(BulliOn), Elementary Algebra DaViesl.
4rH CLASS.
English studies continued, English Compost
ton, Scholars Companion, Latin Reader Bull
lionl, Caesar [Bulliou] Greek Grammar Bull
Ii, n J, Algebra [Daviesl
5TH CLASS.
English Composition, Cicero's Grafton Bull
Iionl, Vigil [Cooper'sl, Livy, Horace Lin
coln'sl, Greek Reader [BullioGl, Anabasis, Ho-
ner's IIIiad or Odyssey. Algebra, Geometry,
TngonOmetry [Daviesl.
PARTICULAR ATTENTION
will be given to spelling, reading and writing
as detect in the early studies often causes the
pupil much morlfcaI ion and aboar in after
years. The more advanced pupils will also be
exercised in English Composition and EplstoIa-
~ writing.
TERMS PER SESSION OF FIVE MONTHS
lst class SS,2d class Sl2.3d class SIS ,Ath class
SIS, 9TH class $40, payments are required every
p months in advance and prompt attention to
this requirement v i'll save much trouble to all
concerned.
m No deduction will be made for absence,
except in cases Of proIaced illness, and when
pupil i, entered, the tuition is reckoned for
the full time unless otherwise specified at the
time of entering.
Pupils WI be received at any time and Ch1r-
ged from the time of entering, bu it is very de-
sirable that they begin at the opening of the
session, as the less of a few days, frequently
retards the pupil in the class the whole session.
GOVERNMENT.
An experience of IL years has taught the
Principal that no fixed rule for the government Of
all can he established, as it has to be varied TO
suit the temper and disposition of each pupil
but frmness and decision required TO Sc
cure attention and obedience and every effort
will BIZ made 10 inspire the pupil with love
of study.
REFERENCES.
Testimonials from former patrons could be
furnished, brit the Principal is so we'll known in
this community that he deems this unnecessary,
be has however the privilege of referring TO the
following. gentl men
Re 6. w. Andrews, DR.. John Quigley, G..
Il. Blu Ter and d. S. Rentch, Esqr<.
PRIVATE INSTRUCTION..
For the benefit Of those who may not have
all opportunity of attending school regularly, in
struc ion will be given at specified hours,In any
branches lh0y may desire, either during the day
or al night, on very moderate terms.
For further information apply TO
JOSEPH MCMURRAN, NJ. A.
Principal.
Shephe'dstown, Va. July Is, 1865. If
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-07-22

II Sold Everywhere-by
All Wholesale Druggists in large cities,
All Retail Druggists, Grocers, Store. keepers, & C.
in all Country Villages and Towns.
Wholesale Agents in New York City.
ShiefeIn Brothers g. Co.
d. A. Fahnestook, Hull 81 Co.
A. b. e. d, Sands & W.
" heller & Hart.
Hegaman d Go.
Hall, Rucsle & Co.
Thomas & Fuller.
P.D. Orvis.
PenfOid, PsrkeT & Mower.
Dudley e. Stafford.
Haral, Risley & Kitchen.
Bush. Gale & Robinson.
M. Ward, Close & Co.
McKiSson & Robbins.
DIS. Barnes & Co.
+. e.. W ellis & Co.
Lszelle, Marsh & Gardner.
Hall, Dixon & Go.
Trip & Co.
Conrad Fox.
AND OTHERS.
Philadelphia. Pa.
7. w. Dyoa & Sons.
b. A FahnestOck & Co.
Robert Shoe maker & Co.
French, Richards & Go.
AND OTHERS.
Baltimore, nd.
Seth 8. Hsnce.
e. Fl. Stsber & 60.
Candy. Clip 6-Co.
Charles Reese < Go.
And by Druggists, Groeers and Reisilsrs gene.
rally, in City and County.
II Country Dealers can order as abote
Or address orders direct for IL Prices. Terms,
&c. is desired send for Circular 20 DeaieTsl 10
HENRY K. C0STAk,
Principal Depol-No. 5l2 Biosdway-
Opposite The st. Nicholas Hotel, New York.
JOIy, Is, 1865.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-07-22
DR.. A. HUET,

GRADUATE of the Medical Faculty of Paris,
U France, Member of the Medical aud Chlrur-
gioa Faculty Of Baltimore, Md. is the dIseov-
erer of the only Remedies for Diseases oil Pri-
va,e character, without Mercury or noxlous
drugs. Recent cases cured in from IL as hours
on written guarantee. Chronic, invete1ate and
constitutional diseases, such as have been aoan-
doned as incurable, are speedily and permanent
" cured. The treatment adapted 5y him Is
that which has the approval Of the most dlsun.
guished Physicians OF Paris, and Its UNIVERSAL
success in practice of 40 years has proved be-
yond doubt, that the worst cases readily
Weld, and are thoroughly removed at once aud
forever from the system, especially all cases OF
institutional debility; nervous diseases Wnich
soon OF late turns to consumption, anu AL Inc
evils enlaied by certain Pernicious praci'ces
which ruin both body and mind, uniting the
victim for either business, study, society, or
marriage, and to these who are, suffering the
evil eff cts OF improp"r indulgenees,oi Whatever
kind, can now be perfectly restored 10 natural
health and vigor. in a brief period, BY applying
to one whose skilI and experience can be relied
on No xosbi,ant or unprOfessional charges
Distant Patients consulted BY letter anc rem
edies forwarded that tan D. taken IN the most
convenient and private manner.
Office southeast corLer OF Fayriie and Fred
er,cs Streets, Baltimore, Nd.
July Is, 1865.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-07-22

fSee what the People Press and Dealers say
HENRY r. COSTAR.-A.l the summer
have been troubled with Reaches and Mice.
was actually ashamed OF the house for lheRoach
es were everywhere. ] purchased box oil YOU
Exterminat0r and tried it, and in one week
there was not a Roach or Mouse in the house.
John B. Owens, No. 81 Elm Street.
HOUSEKEEPERS-uo with vermin
need be SO no longer, if they use "CosTAR's'
Extermnators. We have used it to our salts
faction and # box cost S., we would have 1t
We had tried poiscns, but they effected moth
ing; but CoStar's articles knocks the breath ou
OF Rats Nice and Bedbugs, quicker than we
can write it. Ii is in great demand AL over the
country MEDINA CO., Gazette.
MORE GRAIN and provisions are destroyed
az nualIy in Grant Count, by vermin, than
would pay for tons Of this Rat and Insect Kill
ler-Iancnster, Mis- Herald.
HENRY r. COSTAR-Your E1terminator
is received, used, and pronounced decided
SUCCESS. We Used box o { It, and the way the
Rats and Mice around our premises "ralsed
ned" that night was caution TO sleePerS
Since then not Rat or Mouse has been heard
in kitchen or celiar.-MaGregor Cowa) Times
IHAVE BEEN SELLING EAter
mina;or for the last year, and have found il a
sure shot every time. | have not known it 10
fail in single instance.
George Rose, Druggist, CaringtOn,O.
WEARE SELLING-Your preparations
rapidly. Wherever they have been used. Rats
N ice, Reaches, and Vermln disappear immedi.
ately. Ecker & Stouffer, Druggists,
New Windsor, Mary land.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-12-14
WHITE CLOUD, KANSAS:
Thursday, December IA, 1865.

DECEMBER Term OF CoURr.-Ws haye
heard the question asked: OF what earth
ly use is the December term of the Dis
trict Court for this County? None. that
we can see There is never much busi-
ness transacted at it,. and it adds consid-
erably to the expenses Of the County.
The weather is generally very disagreea-
BILE, and witnesses are compelled to at
tend, much to their discomfort. By con.
tinuipg Court few days longer at the
September term, all business can be
transacted, and great expense saved to
the County. Those who are anxious to
be lawing, can then wait until the March
term. We 90 in for abolishing the De-
cember term, and believe We could be
elected on that issue.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-12-14

RELrANcE.-We deem it to be our duty
to say to our readers, that the most i'm
plicit reliance can be placed in Goes
Cough Balsam. 1t will cure your chill
dren of Group, and yourself of any cough.
cold, sore throat, or pulmonary affection.
It is the cheapest and best preparation in
the market.
Dyspepsia can be surely and perma-
nsntly cured BY Goes Dyspepsia Cure.
Thousands of dyspoptics are sending in
their testimonials to the proprietors, say
ing it has cured them. We say to those
who are suffering from dyspepsia. consti.
patton. sour stomach, or any disorder Of
the stomach or bowels, give it trial.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-12-14

HoLLowAY's Pulls AND OINTMENT
UNIvERsAL PHILANTHRopY.-Nearly one
million boxes OF Pills are every month
distributed throughout the towns and vii.
lagos of the United States end Canada,
.I, ..-r
and an almost equal amount OF Ointment
accompanies these orders. 1t may be
said with truth. that Holloway's medi-
cines are Messengers Of J8y, carrying
healing on their wings" to millions op
pressed by every form and type of dis
ease.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-12-14
H Godey's Lady'a Book, for Janu

H Godey's Lady's Book, for Janu-
ary. is on our table. 1t is a gem. in ev-
cry particular. The principal eDgravings
are: "The Farewell Sermon" "A
String Of Pearls" Waiting for the
Stage" ""Amusements for the Holidays" I"
and superb colored Fashion Plate. A
story by Marion Harland, entitled Riz-
pah's Idols," will be continued through
the year. The other matter is all Of the
best quality, by the FIRST writers. We
published Godey's prospectus, several
weeks since, to which the reader is refer
red, for terms, etc. We furnish the La
dy's Book to our subscribers. for 80 so
year.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-12-14

re- We see it stated that Chief JUS
tice Crozier has been elected Cssbisr OF
the First National Benk of Leavenworth,
and intends resigning hi, place on the
Bench. If such be the case, we trust
that Kansas partissnism will be laid aside
in selecting his successor, that the place
may not be filed with stick, but with
q man who will be an honor and en- or.
nsment to the position.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-12-14

~ A telegraph Office was opened at
Troy, on Tuesday, and compliments were
exchanged between that place and White
Cloud. the Capital and Metropolitan cit
les of Doniphan County. We rejoice at
the connsction ; for at times. telegrephic
communication with the County Seat is
. matter of great convenience. al ~aI.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-12-14

~ George T. Isbell, late of the Lea
venworth press. has taken charge of the
Grasshopper Falls Jeffersenian. To COM
mence with, he has made it look respect
able in mechanical appearance. which.
we are sorry to say. has never been the
case before (; and be has Infused life into
the editorial department.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-12-14

Ev Our inside space. this week. is
almost wholly occupied with the Prssi-
dents Message. No apology is necessa-
~, as everybody is anxious to read the
Message. and We could not give any
thing that would be more acceptable
All can read, aad form their own opin-
ions of the document.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-12-14

~ The I'll Ching. for week past.
has been excellent, snd those who are go
fortunate as to own sleighs. have not been
backward in improving the opportunity
to use them.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-12-14

E It has been discovered that the
name originally given to Gen. Grant by
his parents, was Hiram Ulysses Grant
Those were unlucky initials for the re-
bellion, as be gave it fatal HUG.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-12-14

~ The January number of Arthur g
Home Magazine is before US. The illus
trations are: "The Music Teacher" {"
"Skating." ""She Sits by the Window"
dc. In reading matter. it opens up the
new -yesr splendidly. For particulars,
see the prospectus. in another column.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-12-14

: u The ice in the river gorged. on
Friday morning; and the subsequent cold
weather has rendered crossing on the ice
perfectly safe.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-12-14

~ We were visited with quite q
snow-storm. on Monday night, and the
westher has since been bitter cold.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-12-14

H The assertion of q malicious news
psper correspondent. that President John
son had pardoned the Devil. is not true.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-12-14
MESSAGE
OF THE
President of the United States.

To the Two Houses of Congress st
the Commencement of the First
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-12-14

The sovereignty of the Suites is the
language of the Confederacy and not the
Language of the Constitution. The latter
contains the emphatic words That the Con-
stitntion and the laws Of the United States
which shall be made in pursuance thereof.
and all treaties made. or which shall be
made, under the authority of the United
States, shall be the supreme law Of tho
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-12-27
-,oTq! GOLD HILL NEVADA
Wednesday Eveuing, December 27,1S0
THE NEWS.

- NM II -H
We publish this evening the very latest
dispatches. autographed to US exclusively
this morning. The News is the only pa
per in this State that has full dispatches Of
the very latest intelligence telegraphed
specially TO its columns. We print to-
night what the Enterprise will steal from
US tomorrow. Our readers have fifteen
hours the advantage of that publication
twenty-fou hours ahead Of any other
journal. 'aA 'a ',
1t will be seen that there is promise OF
active operations, in a war-like manner, at
both ends Of the country Canada and
the Rio Grande are likely to become places
of special interest within the winter time.
There's no doubt that the Constitution will
be so amended as to make the voters cata-
iogue a basis Of representation. So we
shall soon have two members Of Congress,
instead of n g We may say, on the
strength Of the news, that the reduction OF
the National debt, and the National cur
rency as well, has commenced.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-12-27
tn. Pl.esrville Railroad.

We take pleasure In renewing to-day
the publication Of the Placerville and
Sacramento Valley Railroad Company's
advertisement. We are not only glad to
get an advertisement for which we feel
very sure OF being paid, but we are glad
to make an editorial notice thereof an &C.
casion for adding one more TO the many
urgent appeals we have made, or tried to
make, in behalf Of the completion Of this
much needed railway and It's extension to
tide water from P~lacerville, and to Carson
from Single Springs. Such a road
would make real estate in Eagle Valley
worth as much, or more, than such prop
erty is worth anywhere between the west
ern limits Of Ormsby county and the
more thickly settled wards Of San Fran
cisco. From a selfish standpoint this is
a most excellent reason why we OF Carson
City should be urgent for the completion
of the contemplated railway hence to the
lower Sacramento. And . railway. sys.
tenn for this State and for California. Of
which we have harped 90 much, and in
which we see the salvation OF these far
western victims Of a hard currency tyran-
ny, beginning for US. most advantageously
as it must and would by being directly
connected with San Francisco, is TO be
best accomplished by the undivided effort
of the Nevada Legislature in setting forth,
by memorial to Congress, the pressing
need felt all over this country for q cheap
and speedy means Of communication and
transportation to and from u fuel COW
cred hills, our streams and our mines. 1t
is needless to say, in this connection,
what we would do, had we the power in
the coming Legislature. let it suffice for
US to say that we deem it of the very first
importance that such committees be ap-
pointed, such organization be perfected,
and such decided action had, bearing
upon this Placerville Railroad question,
that our Senators and our Representatives
in Congress will hesitate to return hither
if their best efforts are not used to induce
Congress to give this railroad help in
money and lands. And upon this vital
question its friends should act with ettec-
tive concert and unity of purposs.-Car-
con Appeal
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-12-27
Perilous Adventures OF Tive Men OF
the East.

Capt. Barratt, of London, and Maj. ].
W. Hussey, of New York City, have been
here examining several of our mines; and,
by the by, they liked them well-particu-
larly the Tallulah, Honey Lake, American
Basin, WhitmoN, and De Soto. Well, in
trudging, late one evening, between the
Yosemite and Dun Glen, their guide
missed the mountain trail, and they were
compelled to stop and wait for daylight.
They had nor blankets, nor supper, nor
anything to induce warmth, except their
ordinary clothing and the irritating cir
cumstances of the case. 1t was a blessed
cold night-mercury of the thermometer
sporting in the bottom of the tube. They
somehow got through the night, and made
their way to Dun Glen. After getting
thawed out they proceeded to Star City.
Sunday, they got on a Concord wagon at
Star for Unionvllle. 10 Organ was driv.
ing them. The canon was a glare Of ice
from one end to the other, and Joe put
out his foot to down the brake. Foot
slipped and he keeled. Lines slipped,
and the horses went faster than ever-Jo
on the tongue. They went down the
canon three miles, to the sink of the creek,
in about two minutes. At all events,
Captain Barratt proposes to run the team
against any pair of horses in the country,
for any sum I; and he didn't see them after
they got to their best.
For, he coolly remarked to Hussey, after
the thing got nicely under full run, with
10 scattered over about a mile Of road be-
hind, "Hussey, I'm going to get out of
this and deliberately rolled over the end
onto the baggage rack, and from there to
the ground-scratching himself a little,
and tearing off most of his clothes.
Husscy determined to keep on, as he
wanted to see where the team brought up;
but when the horses commenced pointing
down the bank for the right hand cutoff
over the creek, he concluded to quit; and
he landed striking out too heavily with
his left--on which he is now wearing q
buffalo overshoe, perfumed with mustang
Imminent.
The other man got off; and has been
laid up since. Organ had cut his head
severely-having incautiously lit on a rock
with it. Each n of them, as the Captain
dryly remarked, "chose his own landing"
The team knocked things wildly, doing
some damage to property on the roadside;
but brought up all right, and finally
brought the party, all but the fourth man,
safe to town -Hum6oiM Register.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-12-27
EafEs1dfths p6ittR6Hisks not up about
$4,000 900. Many think this estimate

'afe.afthsp alttR6Sziek not up about
$s,ooO,ooo. Many think this estimate
toqlow. [8
ID consequence 81 obstruction offered
by citizens to running the train on the
railroad, between Richmond and Wash
inston, y placing ties on the track and
tearing up rails, all the night trains have
been withdrawn.
The negro troops will look closely after
these unquiet rebels. GGI
There is a rumor that Secretary Har-
Ian, Of the Interior Department, will soon
resign, and that Alexander W. Randall, of
Wisconsin, viii succeed him.
NEW YonK, Dee. 2s.--A bill, which is
framed to be introduced into Congress,
provides for sn amy, Of Igenffd hundred
The regiments in each branch Of the SER
vice are TO consist Of three battalions Of
eight hundred , men each; twenty-four
hundred men in all.
4 The maximum Of artillery is two bat
teries to each regiment.
The Chiefs of Bureaus, the Adjutants,
Inspectors, Quartermaster and CommiIsary
Generals, are to be Major Generals, and
the others Brigadiers.
Staff vacancies are to be filled from
officers having the right to apply for such
positions and passing as in the French
service, each arm Of the Grand Staff is to
consist of one General, four Lieuntenant
Generals, and four Major Generals. E4
The army is to be divided into four
corps; the country into four divisions;
the latter 10 be commanded by Lieutenant
Generals, and Brevets Of this grade are to
be limited 10 two.asJif pripafrL4g
The pay is to be so arranged that all
allowances will be merged into the pay
propers.. The General is to receive a sal
airy equivalent to that now received by
Grant, $4,000; Lieutenant Generals, 49,
900; Major Generals, $4,000; Brigadier
Generals, $500; Colonies, $4,000 and
and 80 on downward to Second Lieuten-
ants, whose pay is to be $1,000. Staff
officers will receive additional pay of $50
to 5000, according to grade and rank.