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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-05-30
NEW GOODS
AT
ELK BRANCH AND KNOXVILLE.

ITO the citizens Of Elk Branch, Knoxville and
l. surrounding country, take pleasure in in
forming you that am just receiving and OPEN
ing tie largest and most complete stock Of Goods
that have ever presented 10 the public, which
embraces in paIt as follows :-LadIcs Dress
Goods, Delaines, plain and figured; Lenos Pop
Inns, Lawns, Grenadines, Luslers, "A pacas, Bonn
bazines, Prints, White Goods, sc.
Mems and Boys Cloths, CassImeres, T~eeds,
Cottonades, Linens, MusIins, Shifting stripe; &c.
Notions, Groceries, Boots and Shoes, Hats and
Caps, Queensware, Hardware, Tin and Wood
enware and Drugs, also Ready Made Clothing
and Furniture, will order TO suit customers
We think our stock complete in all its depart
mcntS, and Will be sold as cheap as the cheapest.
COUNTRY PRODUC solicited at best
market rates. Respectfully,
J. S. MELVIN.
May ., 1868. #
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-05-30
Chas. Wallace, State Agent, Grafton, West Va.

ASSETS, SEPT 20, 1867.
Bills Receivable, secured by First Mort
gage $4,000 90
Bills Receivable, secured by Bonds 5000 w
Bill Receivable, secured by Personal
Security &c $50 90
United States 1910 Bonds 1928 20
c. x |. C. First Mortgage r. h. Bonds 3,O46 W
Ohio Union Loan, per cent. Bonds 2,e2O W
Cash in Bank l5,545 80
Bills Receivable l4,542 %
Real Estate, personal Property and
Supplies 34O5 80
Due from Agents 3,lO6 96
Premium Notes, due in Installments 1895 81
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-05-30

TIE greatest variety and most superb Stock IN
Town
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-05-30

in great variety Pictures OF all sizes framed
10 order in Gilt, Rosewood and Gilt, Walnut,
Walnut and Gill, and Rustic Frames.
Repairing and Uphostering done IN the best
and nestest manner. 10 sysg..t. ~. 81.
* We would respectfully call the atten-
ton Of the people in the adjoining counties of
Virginia, to our stock of Furniture, feeling
confident that in quality, Style and price, our
goods are adapted to their tastes and their pur-
ses, and we are. sure can, comepete with the
Observation-Disclosures in the city We have al
ready sent several large bills of goods into W.
Va, and can guarantee entire satisfaction 10 the
people in that part of thescopntry II they VIII
Very Respectfully,
Hagerstown, January 25, 1868. ly
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-05-30
AGRICULTURAL AND HARDWARE
S TO r e ..
~ ~ 1T "''''V"'J u I'D UUkE'
f. RANSOM g. DUKE,
HANKS COACH Factory BUILDING,
Charlestown, Jefferson County,

AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS, HARD.
WARE, SEEDS, FERTILIZERS, STOTES.
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and warrant them 10 be made OF the best
BRANDS OF IRON,
IMPROVED School DEsK

We would also cal the attention Of School Off
GERS and Others interested 10 our
The New York herald., 1868-12-16
ANOTHER POLICE OUTRAGE.
4 gentleman I

gentleman connected with the press Of this city,
while riding on Broadway car a,bout eleven O'Clock
on Monday evening, was accosted by one James
Crowley, special car detective" OF the Twenty.
ninth precinct, who ordered him to leave the car as
he had no right there. The gentleman, who knew
the offlcer and supposed that the oflcer knew him
as member of the press suggested that he (the
oficer), was laboring under q very great mistake.
The "detectiven lsave the mark) insisted that lie
knew his business, and several times repeated his
order for the gentleman to leave the car, which
the latter very properly refused to do. He finally
told the officer who he was, but for long time was
unable to convince the very able special-apponted,
doubt, because OF his detective abllity-that he
had perfect right to ride Oh the car.
This Ia only one OF several like 0utragcs that
t'specalr ward officers have committed during the
past two years. More than once respectable women
have been hustled into the station house as bad
characters and gentlemen OF respectability as
thieves The especial menn who make such mis-
takes think that apology for outrage Is all that
IL needed and manifest very little regard for the
feelings OF any one who has suffered from their stu
pfdity.
The New York herald., 1868-12-16
IHE new BREMEN STEAMSHIP NAM.

The steamship Main, built for the Bremen limo by
Caird Co., Greenock, Scotland arrived here on her
nrst voyage last Sunday morning. The construction
Of this vessel differs little from that OF the Holsaa,
Of the Hamburg line, which has been described al.
ready In the HERALD. The dimensions are as fol.
lows:-Length, ss1 feet; width, 40 feet; depth, Is
feet The rst cabin saloon IL ninety feet In length
and Is beautifully furnished Six splendid paintings
OF views on the river Main line the sides OF the
saloon The second cabin saloon lies underneath
the first and ID OF the same dmene0ns but with lees
costly furniture. On the entrance TO the rst cabin
10 ladies' sitting room, eighteen feet BY nine feet.
A smoking room OF nearly the same dimensions is
apart for ladies, with piano and very handsomely
furnished. Fully 500 passengers can be acc0mmo-
Dated Of which eighty are rst Glass; 100 second and
the remainder steerage. The provision made for the
steerags passengers the snel feature OF TINS YES
There are 800 life preseyers on board one Of which
ia placed In the berth OF each first and second class
passenger and the remainder are hung IN Q row at
the steeraas, where they can be available. Every
cabin has . wardrobe and at the end OF each ssoon
books. The water pipes run the entire length OF the
vessel ana are 90 disposed that vast stream OF
water could be turned on In case OF nrs The entire
vessel 10 heated By steam.
The steamship Main is commanded by the follow.
Ger, q. Meyer; second ocer, A. Thele; third oncer,
r. Ringk; fourth ofncer. q. Bremen; first engineer,
ID. Adamson; second engineer, q. Yanson. Inc cost
OF building was eco 600 sterling she lett soutnemp
ton on the 1st inst, and during the passage rom
Cape Race TO Sandy Hook had the ssvsrest passage
which her commander ever experienced.
The steamship Rhen, which mas made hel SECOND
trip, is constructed on the same plan az the Main.
her commander 10 Captain wenke purser I. Reisser.
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cost. II was the general opinion that on light dry
sou would pay, particularly for raising clover.
THs BOARD OF ExcIsE.-The Board Of Excise held
tneir regular weekly meeting yesterday afternoon.
Judge Bosworth, the President. In the chair. The
licenses OF the following named persons were re-
voked:-lsrael W. Little, ss Market street; George
Berkel, S2o East Twelfth street; John Keon, West
1eid Richmond county; Joseph Christopher, West
nela hlcnmond county; John w. Wnber. Westneld,
hlcnmohd county; William l.. bod, westned, Rich
mona county. Twelve persons were tried whose
licenses were not revoked, three complaints were
dismissed, seven adjourned to December 20 and two
eoJourned indefinitely. There was quite novel
feature III the proceedings OF the Board during the
session, which consisted OF temperance society ap-
pearlng as certain liquor dealers
ana testiying that the members had, in violation OF
tnel pledges OF total abstinence drank OF the zine
Dratng cupn In defendants' places illegal times,
IN oroer 70 break up the liquor trafnc In their
Wcinity Tottenville s. l. Commissioner Brennan
anmadverted on the conduct OF the society severe
terms ana said he could not very well understand
now men who had sworn to drink no liquor could be
expected 70 be relied Oh as faithful Witnesses not
tnat ne believed they would swear falsely against
the liquor Dealers but because their drinking two or
three Times day what they were not used to might
have got them rather mixed" The Sons OF rem-
perance did not seem to see things In that light,
and succeeded In having the licenses OF all the
persons against whom they appeared revoked.
The New York herald., 1868-12-16
THE TOBACCO REVENUE.
Meeting Of the New York Fine Cut Tobacco
Association.

Meeting Of the New York Fine Cut Tobacco
Association.
Under the presidency OF Mr.. g. Lawrence the New
York Fine Cut Tobacco Association held meeting
at the Astor House at one o'clock yesterday after.
noon. The chief object OF the convention was to
demonstrate against the intended PRONUNCIATION OF
the law passed by Congress July ~, 1858, and con-
cerning the introduction OF stamps for packages OF
every kind Of tobacco.
After the reading or Q memorial intended to be
snbmitted 10 tina Committee OF Ways and Means
the meeting adopted unanimously the Following me-
70 shs COMMITTEES OF WAYS xrAss, House Of Eeprs
We nv ondsrs,snss tobacco cutters and manufacturers
o. hs s q S:- nsss S:yoad ss M
srv isso Tor hs selling Of 6ns cut smoking chewing
:ss .ssa X. ssSs.
ssmp do most protest against any sftsasion
sSTS.s sSs an s : %
Of Bis hsir district Win 40 yeaory 81 what so
ssSsa ssssH as:y 8: y.Spp.s 81 i s''1 stamps
Inventory month to month ss ss law requires ay 70
sscs z: soco. fs,.nus ss.
have bees compared With ns ss,s. Of ans ds
should ). satisfied Nm .ni.. d.si,sn s.yons dis.
o y ~
% 81 90 ne; s::, :o.S S, Fry s's
and only those who couz buy 81 Of less .h.n hs ,sI storing
S. ~ :s S.os c s
great OF bonest dealers In tobacco, ksowne that The
sS, os .oss e. YOU'D
. ns vs T. % s e S *. % should
BE- pos,pcnsd for certain lapse OF time.
The meeting Also rssolved:-.
na, being severe ordeal for. the honest tsspsyng
traders the act Of Congress has passed 70 compete
iDssunsw traders or manufacturer, and 'hA' AZ ho'ss'
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UNITED STATES usfalcf couar-M BANKRUPTCY.
Observation-Disclosures Refused.
Before Judge Blatchford.


IN the Matter OF George H. Goodrfdge, Bank.
yup-In this case the Court says the substance and
erect Of the i've specifications fled In opposition to
the discharge Of the bankrupt are:-That the bank
rhpt has wilfully sworn falsely on his examination
before the Register in swearing that he had no pro-
perty when his petition was filed except property
named therein and no property concealed in the
hands Of his brother, John II. Goodridge, and that
his said brother was not indebted to him; that the
said brother and has not delivered 1t TO the assignee
and that for the purpose OF preventing the sum OF
s. 900 to $50 600 from being distributed among his
creditors In bankruptcy he has resorted to the device
OF keeping that sum In the hands OF his said brother
claiming that 1t was paid TO him In discharge OF
debt.
A fraud Of the kind here alleg ed is one that can
seldom be proved by other than crcumstantal EVIL
dence, and the stories OF such witnesses as appear
In this are TO be believed as told, no fraud can
bankrupt and his brother as they tell 1t, Is as con-
slstent with fraud with an honest transaction,
and II the alleged fraud to be perpetrated ra-
tional way ~ c0nsummate II with the hope OF
escaping detection would have been the way en-
poyed In this case. After the closest scrutiny Of
the testimony OF the bankrupt and his brother
The Court says-l cannot resist the conclusion that
the $4,000 or $4,000 which the bankrupt alleges he
made for ais brother at the West was not made for
his brother and was not the brothers. property but
bankrupt for his own purposes, and calling It debt
due to his brother. He claims that he paid 1t up by
instalments, the last OF which was paid somewhere
in the first half OF the year 1857. The impression
made by the whole testimony Of the bankrupt is un
favorable The Court quotes from the testimony OF
the banKrupt and his brother at considerable length
and In concluding decides the specifications are sus
tanned and discharge Is refused.
The New York herald., 1868-12-16
CHAMPION FOOT RACE.

Seventy Yard Dash Between Cozad and
Perry-Coxad tho Winner.
The Fashion Course, on Long Island, was yesterday
the Of . very exciting foot race between J. w.
Cozad, OF Iowa, and J. r. Perry, OF Philadelphia,
for 81, 900 side and the championship OF America.
Two O'Clock was the time fixed for the race; but
owing to the very poor condition Of the track It was
found impossible to have everything In readiness for
the contest BY that time. There was some disposi-
ton on the part Of Perrys friends to postpone the
to another day, the muddy state OF the ground
being, In their opinion. unfavorable to the success
OF Perry, who is much smaller man than his
competitor; but after great deal OF discussion
men, 1t was finally decided that the race should take
place. The distance agreed upon by tho parties to
to be decided In one heat Men were engaged from
two o'clock In leveing and smoothing 100 yards OF
the race track IN 'front.' Of the grand stand but u was
There not very many spectators present besides
the Immediate friends and hackers Of the contestants
York and Philadelphia. These, however were very
much excited over the event, and betting was quite
brisk Pools were sold in hotel near the entrance
to the track all day and q number OF private bets
for large amounts on the result Of the race were
made by the admirers OF Cozad aud Perry. Forty
to twenty and one hundred to nfty on C0zad was
offered and several times taken In the afternoon,
and when the men, at half past four O'Clock, entered
was exceedingly brisk. Cozad seemed quite conn.
dent OF victory and manifested no little impatence
to have the matter ended. lie was dressed In Q
white suit and looked the very beau IDEAL OF swift
runner Perry, although light and 1.-THE In appear
ancs did not seem to have those pecuarities OF
physique which 90 TO make up q successful racer
Both however, were finely formed and stripped well
Perry was dressed In suit Of red racing clothes.
There was considerable dflculty experienced In
getting q start, Cozad being quicker than his oppo-
nent; but afer i've or ak attempts the nnal signal
was gwen and excellent start was obtained. The
distance being SO very short IL was almost impossi-
BILE to tell which was the better runner; but the re-
suit, which announced directly after the race,
clearly showed that for Q short distance Cozad -
amost without an equal. Nearly from the start to
iwo-thirds Of the way Cozad led Perry nve or six
feet; but the iatter gained considerably the re-
mainder OF the distance but not enough to prevent
hs opponent from winning by three feet. The time
made from the start until Cozad struck his breast
aesnst the line In the hands OF the judges was seven
seconds and quarter The result Of the race was
hailed with much cheering by those who had backed
Cozad for large amounts and by his particular
friends and admirers on the ground. A rush was
then made for buggles and carriages and the track
was soon cleared OF spectators.
The New York herald., 1868-12-16
SUPREME CouRT-GeAsaAL TERM.
The Arrow Steamboat Explosion-Appeai-
Judgment Affirmed.


Judgment Affirmed.
Before Judges Daniels Muliin and Peckham.
W. r. Erickson, Administrator, &C.. Respondent,
rs Dacid smith ana Tttnfs Smith, Appeudnts.-This
action was brought TO recover damages for the death
of the plaintiffs intesae, Elizabeth Il. Erickson,
lady twenty-sx years Of age which occurred August
&. 1895, at the time Of the explosion OF one OF the
boilers Of the steamboat Arrow, plying between New
York and Haverstraw, and owned by the defendants
who were common carriers Of passengers. The de.
ceased took passage for Yonkers, and the explosion
occurred at the foot Of Thirtieth street. North river
At the time OF the occurrence Miss Erickson was Sit
ting in the cabin with another lady named Gardner.
When the explosion took place the steam rushed
into and nled the cabin, and Miss Erickson sprang
from her seat and rushed aft through the steam.
ehe was seen no more alive and her body was found
e0me days afterwards In the East river. On the
trial at the Circuit the jury gave paintin veroict
Tor 8,oo0 and defendant appealed from tne Judg.
ment on exceptions taken TO the rulings OF the court
below on the admission OF evidence.
. Inc points raised by the appellants were, supstan-
Italy, whether they were liable for the death OF MISS
Erickson, from the fact that she was not actually
xied oy the explosion but when her death resulted
uvni ner own action In rushing overheard IN state
o rlShti also that the Court erred In admitting evi"
uenCe u the physician to the eject that tne inulca
hons on the budy, II deceased was sunocated ana
aiIef"sias ie1 u Was thtown oyerevard, wouid
The New York herald., 1868-12-16
COURT or GENERAL SESSIONS.
BEFORE Recorder Hackett.

There was very little business transacted yesterday
In this court the Grand Jury not having brought In
many indictments.
Hugh McKern, who was charged with stealing Q
musical instrument, valued at thirty dollars. from
Allen s. Apgar on the 2sth OF November, pleaded
guilty TO petty larceny and was sent TO the Penen-
tary for six months.
William Wooley, juvenile colored youth pleaded
guilty TO embezzement, having appropriated to his
own use eighty-one dollars belonging to Charles
Young. He was remanded for sentence.
number Of prisoners against whom the testi-
mony was insufficient to sustain the indictments,
were discharged.
The New York herald., 1868-12-16
ELEVEN THOUSAND DOLLARS STOLEN.
Arrest Of the Alleged Thieves.

Two men, named James Ripley and ]. w. Tall
madge, were yesterday brought to this city, from
Cleveland, Ohio by officers Schmidt and Rowe, OF
that city, on charge OF stealing from Messrs.
Bowen whitman winslow OF OF Franklin street,
two promissory notes OF slI213 2s, payable to the
firms order and endorsed. The notes. II 10 alleged,
were stolen two three months ago, and Inspector
Irlks having ascertained that the two men now In
custody were at Cleveland elegraphed to the Chief
of Police there, who had them arrested The Cleve-
land officers brought the notes on with them, as
well as two or three $1,000 certificates OF stock
bogus express and steamship company which the
men had In their possession. Ripley and Tallmad9e
are now wlocked up at Police Headquarters.
The New York herald., 1868-12-16

SUPREME COURr-GRNKRAL TRRM.-Nos. 800, 321,
s22 32s S24 1885, 326 s27 a2s, $50, $751; 1892 $685. 334
835, 336, 337, 83s, 800.
235 242 26s 26o 316 3l6, 322 323 325. 326 1885, 349
$50, 377.
SUPERIOR CoURT-TRIAL TERM.-Part 2-Nos 224,
4o2 $685. 9e $780, 1885, 252 $685. 324 l56, 102 1oo l2o,
5l2, 626.
MARINE CoURr-TRIAL TKRM.-Nos. S12 $685. $685.
9s2 s7O SS4 $685. 943 $780, $685. 1885, o37 100o 317 1137
1oso 1882 1885, 000 1898 1894 1926, 1103 110s 1l09
lilo, 11l2, 1l13 lila, Ills.
The New York herald., 1868-12-16

Esaaoss ELECTED TO OFFICE IN GEoRarA-The
Augusta National Republican radical organI gives
the Following a. full list of ali the negroes elected
to once In Georgia ct the election held last spring.
r. w. Waite, Of Chatham, Clerk OF superior Court;
p. Hines Of Dougherty Coroner; II. sherman, OF
Glynn, Tsx Collector: o. Sherwood, OF Hancock,
Coroner; 8. Jackson. OF Houston. Tax ReceiveIi =.
Day, OF Lee, Coronerj 8. McKeivet, OF Liberty, asA
collector;-L. Grardy OF Liberty, Coroner ,l, bark
dale, OF Lincoln, Ordinary; q. Dsneh VI .aOVsn, u,
Aliister, of Morgan, Coroner r. Jenklns' oi ran.
dolph Coroner: g. brahama, OF TaliMerro, Soronesi
8. 6yrams, Of wilkes, Coroner
The New York herald., 1868-12-16

LIFE INSURANCE LKoIsLATIoN.--About fve years
ago citizen OF New Bedford effected Insurance upon
MIS- life for $4,000. The premiums were paid regu-
larry till June, 1897, when, for some reason, pay.
died, when the company were notified Of The death
ana were asked II the policy Was still In force under
the statute OF this state regulating the forfeiture OF
sef insurance policies. The reply 10 that the policy
II valid, and the company, recognizing the claim,
win pay the widow the amount insured, less the un.
uaid pramiums and the accrued interest thereon,
smountInr 10 about $3.50. This 10 the frst instance
OF claim under the circumstances In this VICINITY.
Nsu Bedford kerCu'D Dec. L.
The New York herald., 1868-12-16

manufacturer have sndsavored get in position 10 meat
the requirements OF the law they wish know what psn
bio reasons there might exist TO postpone the adoption on the
law Of the a0th OF July, 1864 " '-'
Several letters were read by Mr.. Burke, secretary
OF the association from prominent firms; and after
an eloquent speech by Mr.. G. Lawrence the meeting
adjourned
The New York herald., 1868-12-16

meant plaintiff. He had not hesitated 70 correct
such an error.
Judge Emott suggested that, Of course, clerical
errors might be corrected.
The case was then adjourned TO THURSDAY ct half
past nine A. NJ
The New York herald., 1868-12-16

have been the same as the indications produced by
drowning. THIS was claimed TO be purely hypothet-
cal, based upon no facts proven or offered TO be
proven.
The Court, at the close OF the argument, af1rmed
the Judgment OF the court below.
The New York herald., 1868-12-16

THE wRATHER YRsrERDAY.-The following record
win show the changes in the temperature for the
past twentyfour hours, as indicated by the ther-
mometer at Hudnut's pharmacy, 21s Broadway, cor
The New York herald., 1868-12-16
BOARD OF HEALTH.

Weekly Report Of tho Register Of Vital Sta.
tlstics.
The Board Of Health held their regular meeting
yesterday but transacted no business OF any public
importance.
The following is the report Of Dr. Harris, Register
OF Vital Statistics:-
The New York herald., 1868-12-16
METROPOLITAN BoARp or HEALTH,

BUREAU OF VITAL srATIsrIos Dec. Is, 1868
In the that ended the 18th S2l
deaths in New York and 1876 in Brooklyn This record
pared with the week ending December shows
latter city amounting TO ls deahs the .Ith week Of
period Of unusually low mortality In this period
there In New York 336 deaths the week ending
Der and 1884, 1885, S6S $50 and lastly 50 In the successive
week In BROOKLYN The mortality records "a these
l27, AMI average Of l28 each week. Tho mean
temperature OF this period Of ~ days OF such security
he and the pressure Of the atmosphere
1872 inches In the barometer The share which each the
great groups classes OF disease had in the mortality las
BY percentage upon the total number Of deaths
The New York herald., 1868-12-16

The cold beginning TO cut down the aged and the
destitute and In the three days ending at Tuesday
there have been ss deaths reported In New York. and q
there decedents of 70 OF 10
between 80 and 20 years Of and were upwards Of %
years Of age .
Of infectious and epidemic disease, but the fearfuly
condition OF certain quarters OF the city and OF
ticuar masses New York calls for the
cise OF all possible sanitary vigilance in such places.
The mean temperature last week y degrees Fahren
he range from y degrees TO 35 degrees The
death rate lower In New York and Brooklyn than In
one Of European cities from which received
for the third week Of November Remarkably favor
able a. sanitary and natural conditions in
this pleasant for life and health In the Metropolitan
district BY Of fellow beings and "he
golden bowl broken the Fountain Of the cs current
the sver cords oosed" So suddenly does death
come even In this heathfu season. that Ia, at such
period and monitor In regard 70 the inevitable
laws OF mortality The sudden death OF the good Dr. Enos
Yesterday Brooklyn recorded with sadness In this class
His memory will be cherished in both cities teacher OF
health and q promoter of human welfare.
Statistics OF the registration Of births and marriages
city OF New York for the week ending December III,
Births certified by physicians. N3
stibirths certified by physicians ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. ID
Number of persons married and legally certified by clergy
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Average temperature. .... ..........'
Average temperature Monday. ..........