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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-01-05

O. Frosted limbs. j, is announced, arc
permanently relieved by one or two ap
plica'ions Of boiled Iye of. wood s>hss
made 50 strong as to he quite slipper,
between the hueels. This Iye should
se,ae. be drained of. and have large
handful Of commou salt 10 each quart vi
Iys mixed with il. 1t should De quite
~srm. aud The limbs be submerged for
one or two hours.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-01-05
Ross Winans.

Ross Winans, of Baltimore. built the
Nicholas railroad from 81. Petersburg 10
Moscow. He is said 10 have made snnu.
ally, willie The road was 10 progress Of
construction. the snug little sum OF nearly
10, 100000 rubles, or. say $4,000, 900.
But the management. Of the road and con.
slruction OF wagons were slIerwsrd Trans
ferred TO the English Company Of Crosne
E& Gail. Mr.. Winsns, about three
morths since. was reinslsred in the man.
agemeni. and soon discovered that his
predecessors had at least tolerated, if they
did no, themselves commit, great frauds.
He has increased tie income 260, 900 To.
bIes monthly (lhs ruble is rs 10 SO
cents. according TO the cOinsge,) and has
been able 10 declare dividend OF Is per
cent. Winans has proposed 10 The Rus.
sian GoVernmenitO pay en- annual divi.
dead OF thiriy.fnur PER cent. on the inyes.
ted capital OF 81. 1000. 600 rubIes, or s76..
600. 600. provided The entire management
of the road was Left TO him alone. BUl
this proposition was against the private in
leresis Of Counts Adlerberg and Suossn
of, and they know how 10 frusrsle the
proposition. Mr. Bereg. from Berlin. is
in Russia. trying to mske al arrangement
more suitable 10 those npblemen, snd &c
supersede thereby Mr.. Winsns, The
Emperor may have the best intentions;
the Russian proverbisl corruption ds6es
all control.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-01-05

The National lnleligencer states that
the French Minister, Marquis de Montho-
Ion. received official information IRON
France on Monday TO the effect that Ma
poleon had ordered Ten large transports
to leave I|res, Immediately for Mexico.
for the purpose Of transporting the French
troops home. As soon as the vessels gni
fairly under way ten more were also 10
be sent over for the same purpose. II is
thought that the entire evacuation of
Mexico by The French would be accom-.
plished IN very short lns. ~91'-
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-01-05
R41MALR SGnD0A.

4 SCHOOL will be opened in Shep.
4 hrrGstown. for the instruction Of
young Ladies and Misses, commsnciRg
Monday. February 4'h. 1857. The
course OF instruction will embrace the usu.
at English Branches. the higher Ms,he-
mates. Natural Sciences, Languages End
Music.
Terms-Per session OF Eve months -
Primsry Cl'ss. Sl6 90
Senior Class. TO include Latin, 1900
Modern Lansuases-each 1000
Semi-p paw ~en, 10 be made April l".
The remainder ii The close of the session.
H is 0esieued 10 establish permanent
FIST claes school, to accomplish which.
the patronage Of ihoss having daughters
TO educate is respectfully solicited.
Several ye:r. experience a. Az ln'huc.
tor 81 youths q aTrsAis the hope that CON.
pIele satisfaction can be given.
w. II. MORROW.
Principal.
January 5, 1867. 6m
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-01-05

@-On Christmas eve. The floor OF the
new Lutheran Church al SharPsburg. in
which the Fair for the bsne6, Of The
Church was being held. sank few in
ehes. on account Of The Esiving way o.
some temporary supports. There was
great rush for The door. hut fortunately
no one was i'jured. Some $1,000 wer.
realized by the Fair.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-01-05
OFFICE OF SUPERVISORS,
JEFFERSON COUNTY, WEsr w..

SbrFEhsON SoDNib w Ell Va,
January /, 1867.
NHE land Book Of Logan Osbu,n, ,as
4 Commissioner appointed TO re.,.ses,
the value of all the resl estate within the
county. 10 nov in the hands OF the Clerk
of the Board Of Supervisors. Any persnn
feeling himself sggrieved by The assess.
ment of his lands or lots will make sppK.
cation to the Besrd OF Supervisors at thsir
meeting on the 3rd Monday OF February.
1867. But before making such sppllca.
ton he shall give notice in wiring TO The
Prosecuting Attorney Of The county. tina,
he will apply to the Board Of Supervisors
on the 3m Monday OF February. 1867. 10
have such assessment corrected. Appen.
.led TO such notice shall be an affidavit TO
The effect that in his opinion The assess.
ment Of his lands or lots is above their
true value or erroneous as 10 quantity.
By order NJ the Board.
JAMES Logic. President.
Fl. 6. ExTLER, e.. b. 3.
January 5. 1867. Nv
vs. Free Press COPY ill 81 Monday u
February.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-01-05
BALTIMUKE MARK EFT.

FLOUR.-Howsrd street Hour is quo.
ted st'sllsII. so; SHIPPING si2 5oal3.O0.
wHEAr.-ked whess s2.S5; no
white offered. 10 @l.ari
White corn 96 ,06 cents; vel.
low 95a96 cents. market dull.
OATS.-Reporled sale Of 1900 bush.
els at 60 cents per bdshel.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-01-05

The New York Citizen says that The
game al faro between Hon. Ben. Wood,
democratic ex member Of Congress, and
Hon. John Morrissey, democratic a!em'
her Of Congress elect, which began on
"Wednesday night, the l2Ih inst, and
ended al 6 n. m, on Thursday. has NO
parallel in sporting annals. Mr.. Wood
leGi inc scene Of conflict the winner OF
Sl24,O00. tho at one tue IN the even
ing he was tie Iosrr 10 HE exIenioi $780,
600.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-01-05

E-A Western editor strikes the names
Of two subscribers from bic lisi because
they were recently hung. The publisher
says he was compelled 10 be severe. be-
cause be did no, know their present al.
dress. This editor must be green. il he
don'l know where people 60, when they
refuse TO pay the printer. II they escape
hanging, they can never escape 'to,her
place.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-01-05
The Composition of the Supreme Court


The recen, decision Of the Supreme
Court Of The United States concerning The
trial Of the Indiana conspirators by miI'
,ary commission has excited much com
ment among The newspapers and people.
Ii will be interesting Ia many 10 know
the exact composition OF this court The
following list gives the names of the jos
tees. with The date Of their appointment
and The State from which tkry were aP-
pointed
1865. P. Chase. Ohio. Chief Justice.
ls35-James NJ. Wayne. Georgia.
Ils45-Samuel Nelson. New Ynrk.
ls46-Roben G.. GRIEF, fsnnss lvsnia.
Is5s-Nsihaniel Clifford, Maine.
ls62-David Davis, Illinois.
ls62-Nosh NJ. Swayne. Ohio.
Is63-Samuel F. Miller. Iowa.
1863 Stephen Field. California
The Chief Justice and the fonr last
named associate justices were apPoin'ed
by President Lincoln: the places oi Clhcl
Justice fancy and those Of Judges Nc
Lean anu OaNIel hdsiHS OCS" "
cant by death; lha, OF Judge Campbell OF
Alabama by treason; and Judge Field hav-
ing been appointed 10 new place on the
bench. created by The aci OF Congress dn'
ring President Lncolu's administration
Since Mr.. Johnson succeeded 10 The Pres
rdency. vacancy has been made by The
death Of Judge Cairon Of Tennessee. but
Congress has ne, this varancy by rsm"d
ling the Supreme Court. reducing lls jas
ices TO the former number, nine. Oi the
other four Judge Wayne was appointed
by Jackson. Judges Grier and Nelson by
Polk. end Judge Clifford by Buchanan.
They are sll dyed in.lhe wool Democrats.
The five judges appointed by Mr.. lin
coin are of Republican an'eceden's' but
nnst Of them Conservative BY association
and education. The Chief Justice is per
naps the most radical. and Judge Davis
The mos, conservative among them.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-01-05

DO Ica.-A number Of our citizens
are nos filling their ice,hou.es with q
fine qualify OF ice, Of four or FIVE inches
ip thickness. taken from the Potomac al
this place.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-01-05

e. We learn that at late meeting oil
the President and Board of Directors Of
the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Compa.
ny, tina. John Shay, was appointed Su.
perintenden, Of ,he Shepherdsiown Divis-
ION vice Levin Benton. removed.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-01-05
NEW
C. a S h S tore !!

y1fIE subscriber has iaken'lhe Store re.
4 Gently occupied by Baker Il Hill,
where he is now receiving general 81.
sorlment of
DRY GOODS, GROCERIES. Sc,
which he will sell CHEAP. exclusively
fnr CASH, believing the Cash system
best for both buyer and seller.
He respectfully soicits share of lie
PubIic's patronage. Come and ser.
DAVID BILLMYER.
Shepherdstown. J snuary 5 1867.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-01-05

o. SALE on PRorERrY.-William A
Chspline. Attorney for Shepherd Brooks,
sold ., Public Sale, on Tuesday last. a
Brick House and Lot, on High street. in
this town. 10 Gregory Britner, for the
sum OF $4,000.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-01-05

3 SDs. The New York Herald's Fort
rsss Monroe correspondent. says thai
"Mr. Davis is highly eraiifed a, the ar
Yes, of John 81. Surrst,. He sees bis
way 10 full proof Of his innocence, iii,
asserted. through Surrati's testimony,
and, even il he captured fugitive should
make the charges sgsinst Davis that il
syumo4sd. ne WiIl, the latter expresse,
himself fully able 10 disproye hem
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-01-05

g. The Fair for tho benefit Of the Lu.
thsrsn Church Of this place. closed on
Monday night last, realizing the sum Of
$3.50 clear OF all expences.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-01-05

Richmond, January 1.-The different
negro societies and b,laian OF negro
militia cavalry. 10 Ire number OF tvs"
thousand, celebrated the day by process
sion, with banners, muse. &c. They
uere address din CaplIh Square by Nv"
white uien. Everything passed oh qui
etly
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-01-05
Shepherdstown, w est Va:
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. s, 1867.

o. Our devil requests US TO tender his
unfeigned thanks TO those who SO liberal
~ aided hin il rsplenishing his finances
on New Years day. He says he will
ever hold them as dear as the apple Of
bis eye in his big book Of remembrance.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-01-05
SETTLE Up

II Ill persons indebted to lie undersign-
"A ed are requested. 70 settle up imms,
dIsIely. la the lniure | will sell exclu-
siyely Tor cash. or prompt payment will
be required at the end Of evety thirty
days. as ! purchase for cash and The cash
must be paid
Jan 8 r.. G. BURKYART. /.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-01-05

A ,rsin of rins cars heavily laden with
pelfclrum oil. CD he Enc rslltosd Cough
fifo 8, SUMMIT station. on Saturday even
ing. destroy ing lbs ear. and the oil. The
FIRE probably originated from sparks from
the locomotive.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-01-05
A Snake Five Feet Long MiIks Cow

a snake Five Feet Long mhhs w"
gentleman in the lower par. Of this
ri,y has splendid mich cow. She or
dina,ly gives iron tao 10 three gallons
al milking. II is remarkable TACT that
Tor The last tao months she has gwen
more milk in cold weather than in warm.
" hen HE weather ls cold her mix II
abundant, bu, when j, moderates her sop
ply il reduced down, frequently TO less
than quart.
This remarkable freak attracted Tie
notice OF her owner several weeks ago,
and ever since he has been sejuIousiy
+, ing 10 divine Tie cause. Al first he
though, she was MIXED by Other parties
than members OF his family, bot ss ,ihe
CIV was confined in lol adjoining his
residence. and rldsely wairhed, te be.
came satisfied no persou other than soGlc
one of ais family MIXED her. During
the recent extreme cold weather his milk
~ae abundant. but Yesterday ('he veal q
Mig bccon.c geiy much moderately sh,
jailed entirely. This morning he was
up early, determined. if possible. to learn
the raase of the failue. lie had hardly
entered tie cow yard before hts attention
was attracted BY rus,ling noise in some
chunks near the stable. Presently he
saw huge snske emerge from under
meath the bic, and crawl up To his ia.
vorl e mixer and deliberately begin grip
ping her lesis.
The snake was at least FIVE feei long
and as large as a mans arm al the shout.
der. Ii was what is known as Gov
snake. The mystery was now explained.
In cold weather the snake lies dormant.
ny be:osline, but when The weather get
warn, he emerges from his winter quar-
tiers. The gentleman attempted TO Kill
The snake. but failed. II ran back under
the stable, where il now securely lies
eorged with lis favori,s beverage.
The gentleman who relates this snake
story is one of orr most respected CHI
zens, and vouches for it's iruih.-NeU
Albany, Indiana Ledger.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-01-05
The Dead OF the Year.

The deatIl-roll OF the year includes ma
ny names distinguished in politics. in ibe
church. in suiburshnp and in art. The
New York Post notes the following
The ranks of the authors have beer
ihinned Frederiks Bremen died al Stock.
holm early in the year; Jared Sparks al
Cambridge in March; Joseph Merry in
France in June. and Count Gurowski al
Washington in May.
Among the dead statesmen and political
eaders are Daniel s. Dickinson. Lewis
Cass. John Van Buren,, Elijah F. Purdy,
Moses F. Odell. James Humphrey, Sen
alors Foot and Wright, and Commodore
Stockton. Prince Esterhazy died a, Rat
isbon in May, aud Marquis d'Azeglio in
Italy in January. In October M. Thou.
venel closed his long and active career in
France.
Gordon Cumming. the famous lion.
hunter. was accidentally killed in Scot
land in March. Professor Henry d.
Rogers. distinguished sauant, also died
in Scotland iu May. John Ross, chief
of the Cherokee Nation, died in Wash
in August.
The sculptor Gibson died in Italy in
January. seven,y.6ve years old, and Sir
Charles Ess,lake. president. OF The Brit.
ish Royal Academy, died at Pisa just as
The new year came in.
The most prominent clergymen who
have died during the year are Drs. Cum.
ming and Pise Of the Roman Catholic
Church; DR.. EliphaIet Mott. president Of
The Union College; DR.. Hawks, Of this
city; DR.. Whewell and Rev. John keble
in England. and Father Prout." in Par
,s-lbe last named better known by his
pseudonyuf than his proper name oil Ma
honey.
General Scott died at West Point on
the 29.h of May. Admiral Pareja. com,
msnder Of The Spanish feet in the Pacific,
committed suicide. John s. Rsrey, the
died in Ohio in October. Ro'
Der, B. Miniurn, one of our leading mer.
chants. died on the 9lh Of January; Ger.
ard Halleck at New Haven in the same
month; Simeon Draper and Police In
spec.or Carpenter in Novembar,sod Gen.
S. r. Curtis in December.
In letter to the Richmond Dispatch
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-01-05

Something New -
+ ATROBE. OdenisI. RsdisicsN
IL Hsgersiown Stoves on hsnd ~
sale cheap. Call and examine. c..kn
Jan 8 u. oS5
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-01-05

80 H& David Billmyer has taken the store
recently conducted by Baker & Hill. and
will sell goods upon strictly cash prin
. ciple. He is now receiving new sup
ply Of goods.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-01-05

@FALUATIoN OF REAL EsTATE.-Mr.
Clson Moore, assistant Of Logan Osborn,
Esq, Assessor Of Real Esla,e, says the
Free Press. has favored US with The fol.
lowing statement of the recsn, valuation
Of the Real Properly in Jefferson Couu.
y -
Number Of Acres Of Land. ......... l30,5l4;
sum included for Buildings. $3.50. SS79, 7lU,Ot
Value Of Land and Buildings. S6,049, 036, 81
or
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-01-05

In letter TO the Richmond Dispatch
Gen. John d. Imboden describes mines
Of Black Oxyde Of Manganese, Sulpha,e
of Bsry,es and other minerals lately dis.
covered in Rockbridge and Bo,eiouri
counties, near The James River and Kan.
awha Canal from them il is supposed 81
less; 10000 tons can be ssnt TO market
by 1867, and This IS valned at $40 per
Ion st least, or sos, 900.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-01-05

Go. All persons having dishes. &c. be.
longing 10 the Fair recently held. are TO-
oues.ed to return them 10 Mr.. Elias Ba.
ksr, Immediately.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-01-05
CHE Atarkets.
Shepherdstown Market.

Corrected reekis by d. S. Rentch.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-01-05

January 5, 1867.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-12-20
SALE Or NEW ysax REAL ESTATE.

Sta, each, A. a. Aulier.. $3.50
Fifty lots announced for sale, and t1ere q
pretty good atandancs Of buyers but tue prcss
NOT bsnz dsesd safaesory shs sale Of tns rsms,nng
bols vnn postponed
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-12-20

physcians had examined hin and ssacurrsd IN saying
that the prisoner subject 10 disease which 90
syeo.sd s mind NJ ~ render him It times uncontro
abia The Recorder In passing sentence ssid that he
saw nctbug In tho TO lead bin 10 mitigate the sem
tercs ie sentenced him Imprisonment IN The st&ts
prlson for tho term Of bss natural ius.
aBSrErcR4
N,chaei Welsh pleaded guilty 10 grand iarceoy. TIE
prisoner met William Muller In the street on the Sd
Inst otruck HIM took his and chain. He Was
sent 10 tho sing Sing Prison for i've ycara
Margaret Reey pleaded guilty 70 assauit and battery.
the charge being that the 9th she Attempted 10
e.ab Susan wilson. al 81 salllvan street.
John Brown pleaded guilty 10 petty larceny, be bav-
Ing the 7h nss stoe rub Of butter valued Mt $50
the property Of Hawiey 8 Howe. Thomas Murray and
Thomas Nugent, charged vita Stealing . ciaak worth
$40 from William B. Mckenzie, PLEADED gciltv 10 petty
larceny These prisoners ~sss ssat " the Pontentary
for six months.
Ovens. charged with robbery. pleaded guilty. TO
petty larceny from person IL alleged that the
sth inst assaulted John Dooipg ard took from his
pockeoook $3.50 Seat 10 lne State Prison for three
years and six months
james Walsh rgcd with robbery N tbs frst degree,
pleaded gully to petty larceny from the person. On the
iltn Of Novembcr, while Miss J. r. Duty was walking
down Third avenue the prisoner sezei her and at
tempted 10 slcA her peck SsRtenes, ave years
Imprisonment IN the State Prison.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-12-20

York Hospital on the body Of Psss q vachs, whose
death wss the result OF Injuries rscrivsA on board the
steamship vlie do ParA - Eoported IN YESTERDAY Q
HIRAM Tho occurrence having been accidental. the
thirty seven years Of age and native Il France
cuIp BURNED TO DEArA-Phirp DonOhus, = child
fifteen months old. whose parents reside ct No. all
East Ihrtythrd street, burned 70 death yesterday
morning by his clothes taking IRE from DO! stove.
Coroner schrmsr w nouasd 70 bold a inquest o. me
body. M& 81.
A ciRrxAs KrIIrp.-Yssssrday afternoon eartman.
whose name Is unknown. almost Instantly killed a
No. Front street BY berg struck the head by The
platform Of hosting dummy. The body was conveyed
70 the Nov police station, whsv CoTeG1 wHdey
viii ao.d al inqusst to-day.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-12-20
UNITE, STATES c,axss,9asss' csuar.
Charge Of Making "a False Claim for Prize
Money mud Enrs PAY.

Charge of Making False Claim for Prize
Eaney mud Enris PAY.
Before Commissioner Beta
Josn Osborne, physician residing 30 Front street.
Brooklyn, was brought up and examined the follow.
ins Charge -fhat along with person not YET cd
ts representing himself 10 DO the aim nstrAior OF de.
ceased SAILOR Of the United States Somerset
Eams1 Sohn Martin, bc caused 20 DO presented 10 ard
feh IN the oIice OF tie Fourth Auditor o. the
Treasury Department Claim FOR pr and
trcears Of pay due sad Martin. well knowing az tie
alleges, tna 30 false and lragd
icr the rrose or dafandng rghtfal c,snan, aud
snr government sid 1t - further gd that
party accused. bnt not arrested made affidavit in
tuppcrt % tho claim stating hat John Martin aai Al,
ns naval hosrial in Philadelphia aoaGt angusi,
1865 n'ie the verarsnt that III. records of tie
Navy Department sh v thar har IN vas drowned he
3eih OF December, 1862, and the statement in nc
AFFIDAVIT Is rerrouoratcd Nv The enant ~ the d,repd
an. osbsr VITO ID decihrrdsthai no had been ~
family physician OF Martin for the eve years II 10
Aasea BY the prosecution these cecl Of the
def-rdaai untrue.
Tho following evidence offered Ia support Of tho
sEsfke:-
Isaac r. Graham, clam agent OF the arm or Lucsev
h Graham. OF 10. 243 broadway, sworn. A uano.a
t parers produced aud the witness said they scre
f'r~aTced 10 Kim bv the department =, Washington:
te payseiar's certificate sent By to lhs assartssrt
psyporiod to bnve inado by tie defendant A. scr
eeon; We seat the Certificate wiih tn SUR gaes
eericate OF bonds es'ieve ibis Is Iha cert cc.e
Sn' on the Certificate was bror.ht Office ~ a
nan known 10 me tho cGimsnt efcrrec 10 IN the
ptpers have the defe slant before on SO oeca-
t'as; ifrt az hun about the loo the rcrs.
&c 10 Nhshirsten; be cams TO csee; DO said he
had Rven certificate OF deal IN the q. Mi isa
Sartn ard did MT know u The riy.t man hal ~ that
s2Sss srs,n ohsined IL from mis- house in bis
safd bal SEN y 70 Washing; On; losi him wncr
fav Nnuin woad sesd him ta defendant; tao o. iareo
says after sa~ him sean al my efcc; Martin In
Win him; be stated tnat Il res,: MARTIN as
zee MAJ entitled 10 tho cerdce tho papers were sent
" 80 age.t Ia Washington.
he pTes>ed.n-s were aijoarrsi for further sxamsa-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-12-20
MHosr ATSrHER TRAGEDY.

Singular Case ~, Nssc.-npir.
ZOOS aeh 81 cz.i.oGss. nss Asssione5 In the
SsAniv - "-.-' 20 ssacc in
.,ou street., Melrosc. lev -. .rs.
..,n,ascs J, an a,,srp, nsds BY an elderly So"
r,,, named WIN. H. Tracy. 70 perperas, as sl'es'
,,u,dsrous asaait with a large carving ,. - :. 81,
wife and daughter. II appears Mr. = -, ror .o,,o
years been afflicted va kssros, f,.Nnr ,ha. no was
victim IS iprlus'issla .aasaess exercised over him
~ his wife u. saeh cx,cni has be been
governed hy this idea that about eighteen months
| sises hS attempted 10 cut bls threat with a
rn9p. which happily vas prevented by the fortunate
time the feeling has manifested llsslf In varons ways.
shcrt ago be caused discharge 6f poor boy,
the ouy sap7oYt OF widowed mother. whero ne was
employed 10 the civ bceauss. ~ hs thought ina inis
fellow was exercisng ttrong ufatuce over MN. ~
appears hs iast sssalea place under he foowing
seven o'clock Tho morning he
WA preparing 10 proved New York and asked M
vile FOR elsan cos. A. Mr.. lrssy ma r., ys
| The delay nrtstsd him that he Sew into y,oion
l psssisn and rushed iEto another room " ifanhs
manner sesirg him advance With alasgs carving knife
Nre Tracy Nsssd BY her daughter succsedsd 10 clos
ins ths door and brrrcasirg vita ihe bedsead. Tat
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alarmed the females that vlthcnt tho slightest hcsta
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verT serious eAsracser. Mas rrscy escaped wth bu
slsAs islury. ~ An nms We sss.neor
| Tracy quietly walked on and went 70 The city. He VA
arrested 10 The svesna and ccnrusd N the lookup
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