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New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1866-04-30

NWv s,OOnS DRY GOODS
LArHRop LUDINGToN CO..
0e& Broadway, New fork.......aa0
oH,r Southern cbbers and retailers at the
loves. market prices FOR CASH. very large and attractive
s'o'A' DRESS GOODS, a' q.
Cloths, Notions, Hosiery, White Goods etc.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-01-13
A Fjrst-Class Ghost story.

The Western papers tell III good faith
an incredible ghost Story and back II up
by the sworn affidayIIs of several Iespec-
table persons al Grand Traverse, Michi-
gan. A spiritual mediumness a, thai,
place, whose husband was a Stubborn dis
believer in the "msniirstations,' assured
him in her dying breath that she should
ie.appesr TO him in her body al his death
10 convince him OF the ruth OF her belief.
Several weeks after. he Was taken sick
and a spiritual rumpus was kept up III
the house until his deceass. which soon
followed. Just before his death. which
occurred al midnight, heavy and irregular
footsteps were heard in the hall. The door
was burst open, and the s,.nchful re-
mains Of human body, reekibg with
pulresence, slalked into the room, and in
a mufflrd voice reminded The dying man
OF HE promise. and. as he died, fell hOr-
rid mass upon the floor. An txamlna-
ton Of her grave proved i. 10 be empty.
! he story created intense excitemeni,anG
the house where The af. If was said 10 Oc-
cur was burned by the friends OF The fam
ily.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-01-13
egscsAI NOTICES,
TO CONSUMPTNES.

THE advertiser, having been restored TO
i health in few weeks by very simple
after having suffered for sever al years
with severe lung affection, and that dread
disease, Consumption-is anxious TO make
known TO his fellow-sufferers the means of cure.
To all who desire 1t. be will send a copy of the
prescription used Gree Of CHARGE with The d.
rections for preparing and using the same,
which they III find suKE CURE FOR CoSsSMr-
rioN, ASTHMA, BRosCHIrIs, CouGHs, CoLps, and
all Throat and Lung Affections. The only OBJ
iect of the advertiser in sending the Prescrip-
ton is to benefit the afflicted, and spread nfor-
nation which he conceVes to be invaluable,
and he hopes every sufferer will try his rene
dy, as it will cost them nothing, and may prove
a blessing.
Parties wishing the prescription FREE BY re-
turn mail will please address
..'' Rev EDW.iRD a. WILSON,
Williamsburg, Kings Co, New York.
December 80, 1865. ly
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-01-13
President Johnson Ia 1860.

"The Corporal" writing 10 the Phila.
adelphs Press, refers as follows To the
memorable speech Of President Johnsnn.
in the Senate, on the 10Th OF December,
1861
"Who will csel forget the tremendous
effect with which Johnson replied when
SiJell declared that mo person in Louis.
lana wished 10 restrict the free navis a,on
Of the Mississippi" Perhaps no, now"
said the Tennesseean. with prophetic
tones, "bui who can tell what a change IN
sentiment circumstances may make
Eavis, also terrified a, The picture drawn
by Andrew Johnson, attempted to resls'
his argument, but Jailed as ennfe'y as
Shdell. AT that time and even on The an
niversary of The day upon which wfe'
mos, Of The traitors held their places IN
both Houses. South Carolina was The
frs, 10 leave. and with the new year OF
1861. she had been followed by bui few.
.And where are the men who filled
these places SlIdeli in Paris; Mason
in the same place, having left London in
dispsir: Mallory in prison; Sebastian OF
Arkansas dead; Robert w. Johnson OF
the same State a seeker after pardon; K.
NJ. +. Hunter, and Clingman If North
Carolina on HE sans GRAND; Jefferson
Dnvi, and Clay Of Alabama prisoners al
For,rr.s Monroe; VIM. NJ. Gwin a relu-
gee and no duke; poor old 10. Lane dy ing
away of in Oregon; A. D. p. Nicholson.
after long and painful begging, pardon
ed BY The Tennessee tailor. Andrew John.
son, Presiden, Of HE United States; Rob,
er, Toombs vagrani, having fled his
own home To escape arrest; Benjamin q
practitioner at the English bar IN Lon
don, &c. OF The whole procession OF
original traitors in the Senate and IN the
House, there is moi one who has entitled
him.elf either to the respect or 10 the
magnsnmity OF The people or The Gov
eInmeni."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-01-13
hlarria9es.

On the End inst, 81 Lesiown, by Rev.
Hiram shsulI, Mr.. Jonah I. TrusssH.
10 Miss Lydia H.. eldest daughter Of MIR.
James Watson, Of this county.
On The 2lsl OF December, Mr.. Jacob
4. foreman. Of this county, 10 Miss
M0fhe T.. Crossman. of Morgan county,
West Virginia.
on the 10Th uli.. q, the Cathedral in
baltimore. Md. by Rev. Father Foley.
MI Frank Burr. TO Miss Emma j.
'"atonry, b"'h of Msr,insburg.
on the 2lsi ml,..hy Rev. } II. Swope,
Mr.. John Middiskoump to Miss Susan
H. Dooity, both OF Msrun.buIg.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-01-13
Deotbs.

Near this place. on Friday evening
last, 9Th inst. Mr.. John Shansr. sged
about 40 years.
A,Lee,own. this County. Jan. 6,IS66
james Logic. infant son Of James w.
and Virginia G. Snyder, eyed 6 months
and days.
Our darling babe that we loved so dear,
Now rests nl Heaven we need not fear
And leaves US weeping OIL the shore
To which he can return no more.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-01-13

RELIGIoN OF THE PREsIDENTs.-The
religious belief Of the deceased Presidents
of the United STATES, as indicated by
their attendance upon public worship, and
evidence afforded il their writings, may
be summed up as follows Washington,
Madison. Monroe, Harrison, Tyler and
Taylor were Episcopalians; Jefferson,
John Adams and John Quincy Adams.
were Unitsrians. Jackson, Polk and lin
coin aele Pre.by lerisns; Van Buren, was
Of the Dutch Reformed church. The
surviving Presidents are Fillmore. a Uni
tartan; Pierce Trini,srian COucrega-
tionalis,; Buchanan. an EpiscOpalian; and
the presen, Chief Magistrate, who is a
Presbyterian.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-01-13

IT'S our purpose 10 make the WEEKLY CON-
l. MERciAL one of the very best Family Jour-
mails in the World, a repository of the treasures
OF Notwithstanding varied and instructive
Information On all topics Of currsnt interest, and
supplying reading matter adapted TO the taste
and requirements Of every member Of the fam
lily circle. Independent Of party and without
sectional pre- JUDGE, 1t takes broad and natioua
view VS. for the maintenance Of the Union, and
welcomes the era ofreconciliation and harmo-
nv betwe en- the sections, while it advocates ey-
ery interest that tends TO aid in the advance
nent Of individual and general prosperity in
the State ant nation.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-01-13

From an examin alton Of this table il will be
seen that tho Weekly Commercial is available
10 clubs al a lower rate than any other ne wspa-
per Published in Baltimore. Thus, to a club
oil thirteen it is semi for little over dollar
AID fifteen cents year to each member; to
club Oftwenly for one dollar and FIVE cents 10
each member, 10 club Of twenty FIVE for one
dollar, toa club Ct thirty, for nlnety-six cents
and a fraction, and to club ef forty persons
for one year at the greatly reduced figure of
ninety cents for each member. Address.
Nm. WALES s. Co,
EDIfoRs AND PRoPRIEroRs,
No. 20 South Street,
s. Baltimore, Nd.
January 10, 1866. If
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-01-13
ERRORS OF YOUTH.

A GENTLEMAN who suffered for years
II from Nervous Debility, Premature Decay,
and all the effects Of youthful indiscretion,
will for the sake of suffering humanity, send
free TO all who need it, the recipe and diree-
tions for making the simple remedy by which
he was cured. Sufferers wishing 10 proht oy
the advertisers experience. can do so by adj
dressing JOHN d. OuDE.N'
No. l3 Chambers ST., New York.
December 80, 1865. ly
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-01-13
Corrected ~eekiy by d. S. Renlch.
BALTIMORE MARKET.

FLOUR.-We revise quotations. as
fellows: Howard street Super and cut
Extra SO 90 rs.
WHEAT.-The only sale today was
$50 bushels fir red d, So 80 per bushel.
CORN.-Therc were sales OF $500
bushels white at 80 cts, and 5000 Bushels
yellow sold al SO cents.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-01-13
NOTICE

II VIII. be stShepherdstown from the
i LIST day Of February TO the 9Th. Par
ties having legal business with me and
desiring to see me in relation 10 The same,
will please call upon me st that tine.
JOS. "A. CHAPLlNE.
January Ia, 1866. - 81 f.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-01-13

An exchange says 1.-The smallpox
Is raging among the negroes at Mobile.
They s'agger through The streets and fall
down and die. Many families are CON.
PEELED To Iesor. to force to keep the dying
negroes from staggering into their hou.
ses 10 die"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-01-13
CABINET MAKING !

NHE undersigned beg leave most respectfully
i 10 inform the citizens of Sbepherdstown
and surrounding country that he has purchased
the entire interest Of A. w. Brining. in the
stock, tools and fixtures Of the shop lately con-
Quoted by Brining & SchopPert, and is now car
rying on the business in all It's various branch
es, al the old stand in ShepheIdstown. Deter
mined TO keep none but competent workmen,
he hopes by close attention TO business and
a strict desire TO please, to merit and receive a
liberal share OF public patronage. All orders
thankfully received and promptly attended to.
He would respectfully invite those wanting
FURNITURE TO call aud examine his stock
on hand, feeling confident that he will be able
10 please, both in quality and price.
C. D + FL " 8
made al the shortest notice and in the neatesi
style, and will attend all FUNERALS either
in Town or country, that may be desired.
Thankful for past fayors he solcls contin,
uance Of the same.
JOHN ii. SCHOPPERT.
Shepherdstown, December 30, 1865. If
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-01-13

Washington. Jan. 9 Senator Wilson.
the Senate in few days for reorganizing
The regular army. 1t provides for sixty
regiments Of infantry, Ten of cavalry, and
seven Of artillery. A proporIonabls
amour. of these new regiments are 10 be
composed OF coloted troops, the Office 8
to be taken from the presen, regular al
my. without regard 10 seniority Of rank 4,
from veteran reserve corps and volunteer
officers who have served with capacity
for two years. /. also provides for one
Leutenan, General. five Major Generals
and ten Brigadiers.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-01-13

The object Of this sui, is 10 obtain
Judgment against the defendant for s425
and cost. And i. appearing on afhdav''
filed in his suit tina, The said defendant.
Michael Z. Price, is not a resident OF this
State, he is hereby required TO appear
within one month alter due publication of
this order, and do what is necessary TO
protect his interest in this matter. II Is
further ordered. tina, a copy hereof be
published once o week for four success
sive weeks in the shepherds,o"n Regis
ter. in the said county. and posted al The
front door of The Court House thereof. on
the first Monday after the date Of this or
der. Teste.
w. A. CHAPLINE, Clerk.
January 10. 1866. at
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-01-13

A number Of women in Mississippi
have formed themselves into "Lsdies'
Southern Aid Association" a branch Of
which is TO be established in each Of the
la'e rebel States, the principal objec, Of
which is TO raise fund that will place
the wife and children Of JEFF. Davis above
the possibility Of wan, or dependence up
on the charity Of friends. Mrs. Davis
has written letter expressing her vii
llngness 10 receive the money.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-01-13
STRANGE, BUT TRUE.

livery young lady and gentleman in tie
Ia United States can hear something very
much to their advantage by return mail free OF
charge by addressing the undersigned. Those
having fears of being humbugged will obiige
by not noticing this card. All others will
please address their obedient servant,
THOS. +. CHAPMAN,
S3l Broadway, New York.
December 30, 1865. ly
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-01-13
ENLARGEMENT!

The only Democratic Magazine published ir
the United States.
PROSPECTUS OF VOL. W.-ls6S.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-01-13
Ann Smith Academy
LEXINGTON, VA.

Mrs. ~. c. Scott, Mairon and
Vice Principal.
Miss B. J. Lyle, Teacher Of
Primary Department.
Miss Eva MagiN, Teacher Of
Music on Piano.
Miss E. NJ. Scott, Teacher Of
Painting and Music on Guitar.
Capt, T. NJ. Semmes, Professor
Of French.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-01-13

T.. 4. FUIIIIAND, EdltOT kIcHmOHu E3dWIHtT'
2 vol>., avo, about $50 pages each.
$3.50 per Vol.
UiM 20 Splendid Steel Portraits.
This is the only complete and authentic his
tory of The Southern eide published, extending
as 1t does. from the beginning of the War to
the final surrender of the Confederate armies.
MIR. Pollard's prominent position in The
Contederary has enabled him to prepare work
unequaled in sccu acy and interest,and which
is everywhere acknowledged 10 be the
Standard Southern History.
1t should find place in every library.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-01-13

The Scholastic year is divided INTO two
Sessions-6ve months each. The mex,
months Session will commence on the
LIST of February, 1866.
TERMS:
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1866-10-20
-Four deaths from yellow fever were reported
yesterday.



FIRST DIsTRIoT.-A complaint made by Henry
IL. Leopold, bill poster for the Academy Of Music,
against Logan Quick and Nelson Laurenson, who
do similar work for the st. Charles Theater in
Tolvng the rights Of the parties to the use of cer-
tain fences for posting was heard by Recorder
Ahern yesterday. Leopold charged Quick and
Laurenson with violating the city ordinance reat-
ing to the subject, by posting the ST. Charles bills
on fences which he had rented, particularly one
at the, corner Of Common and Front streets.
upon the case being examined, however, Leopold
was unable to produce any authority for his clam
upon the fences, while the other parties exhibited
Wfltten permits from the owners. Consequently
the claim was dismissed
Bartholemew Seaman and his wife, Ellen, were
yesterday brought before Recorder Ahern, the
former charged with assault and battery Oh Ed
mond Hays, with intent to kill and the latter with
being accessory thereto. The affidavit of Havs
AYERS that Seaman cooked pistol and ATTEMPTED
to fire at him, failing in which, Scanan beat him
badly with the weapon, and Mrs. Seaman COMING
behind him during the assault, pulled him down,
Mrs Scanlan is also charged with striking Mrs,
Mary Tracy, while the affair was going on ne
row is described as having taken place at Scan
lan's grocery store, corner of Freret and Mel.
pomene streets. Both charges are to be examined
on the I'd of next month,
Mary Murphy was arraigned on charge Of
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1866-10-20
Arrangements for the Common Occupation
Of saxony by Prussia and saxony

LIVERPOOL, October 19.-The steamer City Of
Paris from New York on the 9th, has arrived
FLORENCE, October 19.-The cession of the
province of Veneta to the Italian government was
fully completed to-day
PARIS, October l9.-The French statesman NJ
Thouvenel died to-day.
BERLIN, October l9.-Rumors are afoat that
Prussia and Saxony in military convention have
agreed on the basis of the common occupation of
Saxony.
LIVERPOOL, October l9.-The Brokers' Circular
reports the sales of cotton for the week at O4 900
bales. The market to-day was firm The sales
amounted to 10000 bales Aiddling uplands are
quoted at l54d.
The weather is still unfavorable for the crops :;
breadstuffs are consequently advancing Flour
has advanced Is. per Dbl. Wheat has advanced
Sd. Corn has advanced to 3ls.
The provisions market is unchanged. Tallow
tends downward.
LONDON, Oct. l9.-The money market is quiet.
Consos closed at s93; U. s. 5-2Os, esq Erie rail
way shares, 505; Illinois Central, ISL
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1866-10-20

Of the Liberal forces of the State, with an appea
70 ms genefosity in behalf Oh those who vert
threatened with ruin, and who were preparing tt
nee from the country. This had had the effect Q.
quoting the apprehensions.
The state department has received communi
cation from our consul at Peru, informing the
government that a native Of Chilli resident at
Lima, had left for the United States, wish the OBJ
ject of contracting for two thousand families of
negroes for that county. This speculation is
under the color of free colonization, but IN fact
the negroes are to be sold in the same manner as
the Chinese coolies, for the term of eight years.
The state department issues circular to the gov
ernors of the several States, suggesting that all
legal and moral means be used to prevent the
contamination of such wrong.
delegation from North Carolina and Virginia
called upon the commissioner of internal revenue
this morning, with view to having change made
in the regulations issued bysthat olcer governing
the shipment of cotton.
PHILAhELPRIA, Oct 19.--It is proposed that
convention of eolored soldiers and sailors be held
in this city on the sth of next January.
The object ia to lay the claims of their race be-
fors Congress.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1866-10-20
Louisiana's Statue Of Washington,
THE PRESIDENT WILL ORDER IT'S RESTITUTION.
Probable Revocation of Internal Revenue
Appointments of Wednesday.
IMPORTANCE OF COMPLETION OF
PARDON FoRMALrTIEs.
GENERAL M'LAWS AND OTHERS PARDONED,

WASHINGTON, Oct 19-secretary Stanton has
made report to the President on the subject of
the disposition Of the statue of Washington, car
ried off from the State capital of Louisiana
The report is merely recapitulation Of Gen.
Buffers report on the subject, presented at the
time of the capture; and it states that the work
of art has been retained heretofore merely for
safe-keeping.
The President has promised to issue orders this
week for its restitution.
Anticipations are entertained that orders viii
Immediately be issued for the revocation of the
internal revenue appointments of Louisiana, made
the day before yesterday.
The strongest Endorsements of the late incum-
bents have been received from New Orleans to-
day.
1t is considered very important by the proper
authorities, in view of the probable legislation of
the next Congress, that all the formalites of par
dons including letters of acceptance, should be
fully completed, for the protection of those con.
cerned.
j. NJ. johnson of Caddo, and Richard King of
Caldwell, were pardoned to-day by the Presi
dent. Also Gen. Lafayette McLaws formerly
major general in the Confederate army, and a
graduate of West Point.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1866-10-20

CRESCENT CIrY MUsEUM-We learn from Mr..
Schafer, the manager of this attractive resort,
that quite valuable and interesting addition has
just been made to the geological collection. Chief
among the novelties is a mammoth ostrich, to see
which alone is worth the price of admission.
There are also among them, number of other
birds OF beauty and rarity, and large supply of
fish for the aquarums. These, added to the mag
niticent lions, the monster bear, the strange kan
garoos, the various species ofsimia the white pea
cocks, and the thousand and one other curiosities
of animal life already on exhibition, will make the
museum quite a useful and instructive institution,
as well as an agreeable place of amusement. By
the way, we may remark, that the new specimens
are duplicates of some of those lost on the unfor.
tnnate Evening Star. See the advertisement in
our advertisement column.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1866-10-20
NUMBER SO.

manner. Large numbers Of vessels were los,
and damaged. The hurricane was the seyerest
experienced since 1913.
Gen. Castelman has arrived from st. Eszafpe
en- route to Vera Cruz He has been an1oiafsd
to replace Marshal Bazaine. X 'o'-'s'u
deputatjon of citizens from Hatamoros had
arrived in the City Of Mexico, begging the i,npe
Ial va government to take possession Of the former
elty, stating tfSt large number Of troops was
Eo5 necessary, as the whole population would
rise in favog Of the empire.
BALfIMoBg, Oct. fS.-Goy. Swami has sum
moned the police commissioners to answer to the
charges made against them on Monday next. at
Annapolis.
The legislative district conventions of The un-
conditional Union party were held last aight.
Eighteen representatives to the House Of Dele
gates and three senators were nominated ali
are instructed to vote for the reelection of Gres
well to the United States Senate.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1866-10-20

A REsFoNsIBlEsP PAsK.-Theg tell good story.
time in command Of tha middle department.
gurlng the invasion of Maryland by StonewalI
JACKSON rqmons were rife in Baltiaiore that that
uoiqulsous @ Leader, at the fsad of 6fty thousand
goes GeneEal Wool, accompanies by his staff,
RODE % e on the Frederick turnpike to reconnoitre.
as they were returning to the city, the general
stopped at tho tollgate, and callfng the Raener
thus, addressed him, nthat sharp, precise way
ior which be is famous See hare nv mani i
IS rumored dhat Jackson and fifty til oasand rebels
snt S,s atayahf.ns t upon Baltimore BY this road
them. Ii You let man of them pass fhrongb' IN
nola yon personally responsible for it,i' Leaving
tne gatsHeeper overwhelmed with tha crave re-
SponssGty OF his new duty, the general quietly
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1866-10-20

A TURTLE sToRY.-The lst Of March last Mr..
Chris, Beckham, who kept the Washington saloon
in this city, procured turtle from the Embarrass
river, for the purpose of serving his customers
with dish Of turtle soup He placed it ina box,
and set it ia lumber-Eoom for safe keeping until
he got ready to kill it but for some cause he post
poned the execution of his purpose.until he fogot
the saloon and lett the city for some other place.
The prOPTietors knowing nothing about the turtle
being on the premises, and not having occasion to
disturb The box containing it, his turtleship was
day, when it was found alive, and kicking, Ii is
now Demonstrated that turtle will live seven
months in a tight box, without water or food Of
any Kind to snbsist on How much longer he
wound have lived we cannot say, as Frog Ballard
Thought he deserved a meal after so long a fast
and gave him large quantity of bread which he
deaoured greedily.