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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-07-20
. cI;mnse at JeT. Davis.

c,rresDondent of the Buffalo Express says
We left Montreal Yesterday for this place, and
- we entered the car and took our sea We saw
face opposite US which looked iamlliaT-'No
men facing two ladies', their travelling comPan-
ions. Uwas JEFF. Davis with his wife AMI
two friends, on their way to attend the com
r,epcement of the seminary AZ LennoNNllle, on
the G. T. road, where there children are being
educated.
Mr.. Davis appeared TO be in the beSs Of spirits.
But little notice was taken Of this parsonage I'M
III our ARRIVAL at Sherbrioke, station few
miles west of LennoxyiIIe. There the news OF
his approaching advent had been heEaIded days
before. As we reached the station, crowds oil
men in white shoes, with red faces and flaming
side whiskers, were seen trooPins down towards
the depot. "JeI Davis jeff. Davis :" beloved
the mob, intent on getting glimpse OF his Nsase
from the car window Failing, they {. tered he
car in two detachmenls each entering simulIa-
neously the opposite end, and thus blocking
each others way, end producing scene oil
confusion much easier imagined than described
Al last few leaders urged their way NJ TO
jeff and after prolonged sa aams, and expires,
sions such as ''Appy 10 see you, Mr.. DAVIS,
COW is your cath !" prevailed upon HIM TO
show himself q; tie platform Of the car and ad-
dress a few words 10 the gaping crowd. hls APP
pearance was the signal for three lrsty cheers
The speech was a mere formal expression OF ms
thanks-wishes for their happiness and Trosper'-
ty-congra,ula,ons on the Confederation scheme
"a hope that The Provinces would always be
independent, except OF the tie that bound them
10 the m other country, sc.
Its conclusion was greeted with another round
of cheers, and the departure Of the train with
sill another. Had jeff. Davis been the savior
oft-eir country those friendly Canadians could
scarcely have been more demonsrative in teeir
veneraiou ard enthusiasm.
At LcnnOzyic, JEFF. was the recipient of sim.
liar honors. He relieved OF his presence at
this point, getting into a buggy, with hi daugh.
ter holding the relns. He was driven OF amid
loud huuas ard frantic waving Of hats and
canes.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-07-20
BALTIMORE MARKET.

FLOUR-Is still scarce, the supply being in
adequate to the demand for local wants, and
prices well sustained. We report sales Of 200
jbs Howard Street Extra az sl3 50, and 100
bbs New York State Extra at $3.50, City
Mills Extra range from sl4,25 10 SIC, az 10
quality, and Baltimore Family $3.50 10 SIT.
We still quote Howard Street Super and Cut
s9,50I 10, 50, DO. Extra shipping sll IL 50,
DO. high grades SIS 1925, do. Family SIS IG.
WHEAT-OGerings continue light, and the
market opened quite strong, but before the close
fell off - to 20 cts; early 10 the day q fancy
lot Of Maryland red sold at 50, and subsequent
" residue Of same cargo at s2,52. The offer.
ings were comprised Of 1900 bushs white AMI
1882 busbs red only sale Of white reported wa,
100 bushs at S2,55-of red the sale, were 1859
bushs choice at So; 1000 do. at So 80; 2200 DO.
at $3.50, ard 1850 at 81, 20 a $50.
CORN-G350 bushs white and 1865 bush, yell
low received market steady, with sales Of 1850
oushs white at 81 ,ls 20; 26l5 bCShs yellow
Of Il - a ! Is.
OATS-l400 bush received; market mater.
ally improved, sales Of 40 bushs IS 81 etI.;
$50 bushs al 81 800 DO. at sl,0l, and 300 DO.
PennIJlVanla al 81 W.
RYE-3GO bushs offered, and 100 bushs sold
al 81 40 per bush.
GOLD-ln Baltimore is quoted at 1901 10
1906 10 New York 1904, closing at 1891.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-07-20
Deaths.

On the 7th inst, at the residence Of
DR.. Turner, Smiihfeld, Miss Nary Jane
Turner, Of Frederick city, NJ. daugh-
ter of the late Thomas Turner, Esq, Of
Georgetown, ID. &.
On the i,h inst, near Rippon in this
county. HnHie Eugene, youngest dsngh-
ter Of Joseph and Susan Anderson in The
lGIh year OF her age.
At !iedgesvIlo, Berkeley county, IN
ma Bell only child Of George II. Snc SD
san RoPp, aged two months.
On the 7lh inst, in Baltimore, Miss
louisa j, youngest daughter Of John
and Mary Ann jameson, formerly OF
Berkeley county, aged % years.
At North Mountain, Berkeley couny,
on June 30Ih, George Porfe,Geid, sond
George A. and Mary T.. Chnsmsn, sgd
8 months.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-07-20
SUPERVISORS COURT.
SEEPHERDsrowY, July Is, 1867.


Board Of Supervisors met at 10 o'clock;
The following members present: James
Logic, President; Supervisors J. T. Reed,
w. G. Buller, r. n. Duke, John D. Sta
ley, G. H. Turner anG J. II. Hanes.
Supervisor Slaley moved 10 revoke the
order made at the last meeting OF the
Board TO pay 6. McBee $50, which mo-
lion carried.
Ordered, that the order made by the
Board at the April meeting exbonerating
Joseph Enler from paying the tex on lots
No. 1875 and 1876 in Shepherdsiown, be
revoked, and that the sheriff be directed
10 collect the tax on said lots from Joseph
EnLer.
Ordered, that the following bills be a.
lowed |. 7. ChapIine 5272,4O for IN
provemenl on Court House los and s3S
for Juror fees; +. w. Pouerfeld $3.50
for Juror fees.
r. II. Percival rendered his resignation
as Justice of Harper's Ferry Township,
which was accepted.
On motion, g. II. Turner was spPoIn-
ted Township Treasurer Of Osborn town
ship.
George Brantner made application 10
sell spiruous liquors at ShePheFdsiown'
winch was rejected.
Ordered, that the license granted to
Henry Miller to sell spirituOus liquors at
Sbepherdstown. be revoked.
Ordered, hatJ. w. Englo be paid 81 l.
rs for road bill.
The following Township road superb
sors were appointed Chapine, J. J.
Miller; Shepherd, Jacob RinehaIii Boil
var, Thomas Jenkins; Osburn, Anthony
Nunnamaker; Charlestown, John Burns,
Ordered, that the clerk write 10 tie Au.
dtor and get the delinquent list returned
by ihe sheriff, for publication.
On molion,G. H. Turner,J. II. Haines
and James Logic were appointed com
mitree 10 investigate and report TO The
Board, the claim OF Minor Hursts estate
against the county 70. the Poor House
farm.
w. G. Butler, J. D. Staley and r. N.
Duke were appointed committee TO eX'
anime the Clerks Books.
Ordered, that all the road surveyors IN
the county make. out an estimate OF the
cost TO keep the roads in good repair Tor
one year and report the same TO the SUI
pervisor of the township.
Ordered, that the salary Of the Prosecu'
-. Lo SHD0
Ordered, that the following persons be
granted license Patrick o. Bierne 10 sell
spiriuous liquors at Harper's Ferry; Jas.
McGraw 10 sell spiriluous liquors at Har-
per's Ferry; J. W. Walraven 10 sell spIF'
iiuous liquors at Kablelown.
Ordered, thai John F. Smith and John
D. SIaley be appointed Directors on the
Smiihfed and She pherds'own turnpike
On motion, the Board adjourned.
JAMES logic, President
H. c. ENTLER, Clerk.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-07-20
Mrs. Surratts Innocence.

The letter of our correspondent, says
The New York Express, resives sn in
porlanl statement on the trial OF Mrs.
Surratt. which. as he slales, appeared IN
he columns of The Express some eight.
en- months since, and which was, oil The
tine, laughed at and denied. The par.
tiIulsrs OF the case are now thus sisted,
and with good authority:
AFTER her counsel had concluded his
argument in Mrs. Surrau's behalf. the
judge Advocate General, Mr.. Holt, sp.
proached him and said Although you
and Imay differ as to Mrs. Surrau's in.
nocen.e, ! wish 10 say lhst yopr effort
has made decided impression upon the
court When il came 10 make up lis
findings six of the msmbers-GeuersIs
Hunter, Ekin. Kautz, Foster, Thompson
and Cleideuin-wero opposed 10 the
death selteCce. The Assistant Judge
Advocate, Hon. John A. Bingham. argu-
ed the cae in the absence Of her counsel,
and, to us Gen. Hsncock's own express
sion, 'rhpe was plenty OF discussion on
the subJec,' Books and papers and au-
thorlies VIE sent for, and finally the
court passed. the sentence. But before
leaving the able around which they were
seated. this Taper was drawnup and sign
ed By the generals named. The aulhuri.
ty for Ihls shtementis most reliable"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-07-20

{1=5- BERKELEY iTEMs.-The FIremen
Of Mar,insburg celebrated tie 4th of July
by barbecue in Viewers woods. The
Declaration Of independence was read by
]. w. Robinson, Esq. Addresses were
delivered by Hons. G. ]. Faulkner and f.
B. Hall. Mr.. Faulkner in his address
said that he fell proud to live under tie
Stars and Stripes-ihai tho South nigh!
feel very thankful thai the rebellion had
been crushed, and the North take lasting
credi, to itself for putting il down.
How differently, says the Berkeley
Union, did the good people Of Berkeley
celebrate the Fourth of CT. Thsn eve.
~ thing was confusion
"Thcre was mounting in hot haste"
pad general skedadde all over the cour-
Try. Soldiers and citizens indiscriminaie-
ly mingled in squads, were making good
time for safe quarters in Pennsylvania.
Gen. Early occupied Mariinsburg, spoil
ing the brilliant celebration OF the Fourth
which Gen. Siegel had prepared himself
10 observe in very appropriate manner.
II. II, Blackburn, Esq, has been ap-
pointed Register in Bankruptcy FOR this
(2nd) congressional District, and l.. A..
Luce, Egg, appointed Deputy U. S.
Marshal for this District.
In the U. S. District coug! of Baltimore
Joseph Liuls Of MarlinsbuTg was SEN
fenced to the penitenIiary for four years
and TO pay fine Of $500, for passing
counterfeit U. S. postal currency.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-07-20

&C. SUIT AGAINST THE G. & o. Ca
NAL.-A bill 10 equity has been prepared
al the sui, Of G.. l.. Walker and others,
against The president and directors Of the
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company,
which has for its object a sale and trans
fer Of the canal for the purpose OF paying
the preferred creditors Of the canal COM
pany. The bill charges that the canal
company is heavily indebted 10 certain
creditors, for whose benefit a mortgage
was executed on the canal by the State Of
Maryland. That for fifteen years the
company has paid no interest on this
debt, nor is there any likelihood Of its
ever paying interest. Tha; the Legsla-
lure of Maryland, at its last session, pas
sed law giving the control Of the canal
TO the preferred creditors, which law the
Governor and Board of Public Works Of
Maryland refuse TO carry into effect.
The bill asks for an injunction 10 pre-
vent the presiden, and directors carrying
on The canal, and for the appointment Of a
receiver to take charge of its assets, books
and property 10 abide the final decree OF
tho cOpit.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-07-20

De- In the West Virginia Court Of APP
peals, now in session, several cases, from
Berkeley Circuit Court, upon wIns OF
.Supergcdeas, involving the question of
BeNigsrem rights, were tried and the
judgment OF the court below affirmed,
with the decision that the common sol
diery Of The so.callrd Confederate States
were individually responsible for depFe'
dalions committed, even while acting un-
der orders of their superior officers.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-07-20

o. On the las, Wednesday in June,
the college commencement OF the Stale
Agricultural college a, MorgsnIown took
place The Rev. Alex. Martin, ID. d.,
was duly inougurs'ed as Pres iden' Of the
college. The llih District composed Of
the counties OF Berkeley and Jefferson
10 entitled 10 a cadet for each county. A.
ny one wishing TO apply can address The
Visitor Of this District. ]. +. Hoke, Esq,
al MaIlnsburg.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-07-20
10, Five suits have been Instituted

30, Five suits have been Instituted az
gains. the corporation Of Frederick city,
Md. by the banks of 'ha. city, for the re-
saxeIy-sff-S236 600, including three years
kinerosl, taken by order Of Gen. Jubal
Early in July 1864. Eminen, counsel
lom abroad will be employed BY 'he
Evaporation to iesl the legality of the
claims Of the banks.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-07-20

re- ROANOKE COLLEGg.-ln another
column will be found the advertisement,
Of this institution. 1t is located IN the
beautiful town Of Salem, Roanoke coun
,y, Virginia. on the Va. & Tenn. X. r.,
ard is easy CT access from all points
The locality is p'oYerbially healthy and
The institution is unde. an able Faculty.
The Rev. D. +. Bi,le, d. D., is PresI'
den, and parents cab trust their children
TO his care with confidence. The cheap
ness of the institution is another consice-
ration at hi. time. The total expenses
for Ten months is estimated al SOS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-07-20

O. The Rev. w. G. Coe. of the NJ.
E. Church South, will hold a pIoiracled
meeting in the grove near RneharI's
School House beginning OH Saturday
next, 9Th instant. Rev. VIM. s. Baird,
Presiding Elder, will be present.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-07-20
The Death of Maximil.an

When leaving the Convent, Macmillan
exclaimed "What beautiful clear heav-
ems; it is such as desired for the hour Of
death"
The officer in charge of the firing par
ty begged MaXimiian's forgiveness, say
ing he disappfoved the act but he was a
soldier and must obey orders.
Macmillan replied "Chld-A sol.
der must always comply with lis orders.
| thank you with all my heart for your
kind sentiment, but exac! that you com.
ply with the orders given you"
Macmillan gave MiramOn the centre
as post Of honor.
Mejia's wife ran disrracledly through
the streets just before the execution, car.
rying q new born babe.
Juarez refused to deliver Maximilian's
body, and says il is subject of treaty.
Grea, anGpsthy exists towards Amerl-
cans, because they asked Msximillan's
life.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-07-20

R&The Richmond Enquirer and the
Richmond Eraainer newspapers have
been consolidated into The Richmond En-
quirer snd Examiner, by the Richmond
Publishing company. The company has
decided to adopt the size and general APP
pearance Of The Examiner for The new
paper
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-07-20

Hon. Reveriy Johnson, in the debate
in the Senate last Friday on Mexican az
fairs. gave brief history Of MaxDiIIan's
career, and OF the causes that led him 10
enter Mexico, showing that in the first in.
stance leading men and high officials in
Mexico sought, through Mr. McLane, our
then Minister, The inierposition Of the U.
ni!ed States, and desired this Government
10 establish order and erect a permanent
RuPuOlic; and, falling in this The same
parties invited Macmillan 10 come 10
Mexico and establish an empire, assuring
him that they represented The voice Of
tie people, as expressed by vote.
girl six years old was picked up
drunk in the street OF Connecticut town
last week.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-07-20

&C. The Ladies OF the NJ. L. Church
South, are holding a Festival in Mr.. Nc
Murran's school,room, which viii be
con,inued this evening. Let all attend
ard encourage Them in their PTajsowo'!hy
undertaking.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-07-20

DR.. Robert J. Breckinridge. Jr.. son
of the Rev. d. w. l.. Breckinridcs died
suddenly in Huston, Texas, a few days
ago. lie was formerly professor in the
Louisville Medical University and sur
geon Ct the u. States marine hospital in
the same city. During the rebellion he
served as Gen. Les chief medical dircc-
tor, and, after The surrender, removed TO
Houston.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-07-20

Dr. J. E. Snodgrass, Of New York ad-
dressed meeting of colored republicans
at Alexandra, Va, on Monday night.
He was introduced by Judge Underwood
as a native Of the State who had suffered
severely for The cause in the earlier days
Of It's trials.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-07-20

O.. A very valuable horse belonging TO
Marin S,ipp, fell down precipice OF one
hundred feet near Potomac Mills, on
Tuesday last. and was killed. Mr.. S.
had been offered 5000 for the animal
few days previous.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-07-20

A dissatisfied couple in Cleveland,
Ohio, qusueled, the other day, wien the
husband converted his property into cash,
intending 10 separate altogether and leave
the city next day. He deposited 81, 500
between the cloth and lining Of his vest,
where his vile found it in The night. She
substituted an old almanac, aid next day
they took different trains, he going 10 To-
ledo in bissfuI ignorance OF bis loss, and
she TO her friends in Indiana, with tie
money.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-07-20

eS> The Valley Convoca,lon OF the
Episcopal Church, met in THIS place Oh
Monday last. Services were held morn
inc and night during its sessions.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-07-20
4flarriascs.

On the 9Th inst, al Pine Grove church,
by Rev. T.. +. HeIerick, N. Robert p.
Bramon, of Berkeley equity, 10 Miss
.4my w. NcDoBaid, Of frederick coun-
ty, Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-07-20

t. The Sacrament Of the Lords Sup
per will be administered in the Evangeli-
cal Lutheran Church, tomorrow week al
10! A. 81. Preparatory services on Sat
urday previous at 2 p. NJ. The pastor
loci will be assisted by the Rev. A. Co,
peDhaver Of BoonsborO', Nd.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-07-20

&C. The cholera has made its spear
ance in the orthwes,ern part Of the Uni
ted States and The troops there are suffer
ing much with it. Persons in this lali-
rude can not be too careful of its approach.
An ounce Of caution is worth a pound Of
cure.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-07-20

Everybody blackguards rich men, and
yet everybody shows vast amount OF 70.
spect for them. Nobody uses rich man
i'll to his face, or speaks well Of him be.
hind his back.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-07-20

&SnWeNsee mentioned among the grad
yates at The University Of Virginia the
names of Dewitt Clinton GaIlaher and
Charles NJ. GaIlaher, sons of II. l.. Gal.
laher, Egg, Of Augusta county. The
former in the schools Of Latin. Gre = o''
Moral PHILOSOPHY, and the latter in
French.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-07-20
NOTICE..

THERE will be a meeting Of the Board
i OF Directors Of the Virginia and Mary
land Bridge Company. on WEDNES'
DAY next, July "a, 1867 ,al the Western
Hotel, in Shepberd.town:
f. !. LEE. President.
July 20, 1867. IL
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-07-20

o. The busy season with our farmers
has made our town appear quiro dull for
a week or two, but we notice quite
change in The last few days.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-07-20

Just Arrived !! New Goods !
I'VE have jo.I received another 10, Of
II beautiful Prints, Ginghsms. Nus.
Inns. Groceries and Notions, and large
lot Of Stone Jsrs for preserving fruit, oil
Of which we are now selling al very low
figures. Give Us call.
July 20 Coat 8. Wogner.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-07-20

g. A lengthy communication from
Rev. Mr.. Coe was handed in too late Tor
this issue-ii will appear in our next.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-07-20

&C. u. Stonebraker has obtained an
injunction against A. s. SiOnebraker and
Messrs. Clotworihy G. Co., Of Baltimore.
restraining The same from manufacturing
SIonebEakei's Family Medicines.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-07-20

A Yankee teacher and phiIanlbropi't
by the name OF Pyne,w who has been teach.
the lille negroes IDEAS how 10 shoot. al
ThomasvIlle, Georgia, recently left for
the North. Before leaving, he collected
al his tuition and persuaded each OF the
liiils dsrkies TO give him ten GEMS, in or.
der'lhst he might remember them. lie
is nov at hone in The hills Of New Eng
land, and can evclsim Though lost TO
smell 10 memory dear"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-07-20

The Lexington Gazette says that the
farmers in that neighborhood are getting
disguised with the conduct Of the colored
laborers, who are becoming so unreliable
as not TO be depended on, msking as many
holidays as they can, and stopping work
in the busiest season 10 attend Society
celebrations, loyal league meelings,o any
sort OF meetings that will give an excuse
for iJIing.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-07-20

"Sleel your heart" said considerable
father to his son, "(oryou are going now
among some fascinating girls" 81 had
much rather steal theirs,' said the IN
promising young man.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-07-20

t. The negroes Of Town and vicinity
are trying to raise money to build school
house. considerable sum has already
been obtained. They purpose building
on suburban lot Northwest Of town.