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The Waynesburg Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 1867-18??, 1868-05-06
Great Men.

Homer was a bcggar; Plautus turn
ed a mill; Terence was q slave Boz
THUS died in Jail; Paul Borghese had
fourteen trades, yet starved with them
all Tasso was. often distressed for a
few shillings; Curvantus died of hun
ger !; Camens, the writer of "Lusiad,"
ended his days in an aims house; and
Vangelas let his bedy to the surgeons
to pay for his debts. In England,
Bacon lived a life of meanness and
distress Sir Walter Raleigh died on
the scaffold; Spencer died in want !;
Milton sold his copyright of "Para-
disc Lost" for el5, and died in OBJ
scurity Dryden lived in poverty and
distress ; Otway perished of hunger !;
Lee died in the streets; Steele was in
perpetual warfare with the bailifis !;
Goldsmith's "Vicar of Wakefield"
was sold for a triAe, to save him from
the grasp of the law.
The Waynesburg Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 1867-18??, 1868-05-06

WHEN South Carolina pass ordi-
nance ofsecession, in December, 1860,
she invited Gen. Ripley, a native of
Ohio, to takce ommand of her forces
and establish her lines of attack
against Fort Sumter. Now that she
is rebuilding her institutions on the ba-
sis of freedom, she has elected Gen.
r. X. Scott, another native of Ohio, as
her first Governor under her new and
purified constitution.
The Waynesburg Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 1867-18??, 1868-05-06
GENTLEMEN AND LADIES' WEAR,

best GROCERIES,. Allof which they propose to
sell at the very lowest figures, depending ON the
quality and cheapness Of their goods 10 gain
Give them call before purchasing elsewhere,
and they will prove that the above Is correct.
Room In Alison's building, nearly opposite the
Court HOUSE, Wayussburg. ki,U.V
The Waynesburg Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 1867-18??, 1868-05-06
Sewing Mathinss.
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and capable of performing range and variety
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Hemming, Braiding, Cording, Tucking, Quilt
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New designs of the unique, useful and popular
folding tops and cabinet cases peculiar to the
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snch as Black Walnut, Mahogany. Rosewood,
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few reasons why SINGERS lat.s. imrrov.
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gle thickness OF Swiss or Nansooll to several
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eth. It docs not have to be taken apart to oil
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nth It has q perfect feed whereby you can sew
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It's attachments ssn for Braiding Corting. Quilt
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,rcSaua Se. instructions given at the house Of the
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Every machine warranted and kept in repsir
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A9ont Tor Greene COUNTY
KILL Weynsshurg, Pa
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-12-05
nlarria9Gg.

At the Presby lerisn Church IN
SmnhGeld, on TIE morning Of the 24th
ut.. by he Rev. Sllss Billings, DE- j. Il.
.Seiberi of Frederick County. Va, TO
Miss Elizabeth B. Higginton, OF this
cosnry.
By the Rev. Slas Billings at the house
of L D. &. Her. on the evening Of tie
25h ulr., Mr.. John ". allen. 10 Miss
Virginia C. OsbOurR, both VI Ills coUn'
~.
In Wa.hington Co., Nd on the morn
ing of the 3Olh Of November, by Rev. w.
G. Coe, I'm. II. Burnett 10 Miss fra
Uhiuington, both of This county.
At Tie NJ, f. Church, South, IN
CharlestowD. on the 25th uIl., by Rev. J.
W. Tongue. Mr.. Joseph II. CoekriH TO
Miss UiIhsimi 7. Poung. both Of
Chsrlrslown.
On the 24,h ult.. in Leesburg, by Rev.
D. ShosG. Mr.. p. C. Hooddy,oI Charles.
town, to Miss Jfo!he E. Crdier, Of the
former place.
On the lO,h ut, at the residence Of the
brides father, by Rev. }. W. Tongue,
Mr.. D. s. Snyder Of Clarke county, to
Miss Matte T.. Snyder. Of This county.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-12-05
freedom

SACRIFICE OF LAMP IN NORTH CAR"Li'
NA.-The Weldon Ness gays III j.
surprising 10 know the immense fV',,"y
of and in this immediate sech'h "n'c"
has changed hondr within the last w. e'se
months, Under executions ard winch i
still in The market. The matte: Ia con-
Quoted in such 3 manner Ihst but lev out.
side OF those immediately interested
know anything Of It, and We do net cur
selves know one-ienth OF tie sales that
have taken pIaco. Under existing laws
i, is only necessary for the notice OF sales
to be posted at one or two public places
the sale is made under the hammer, the
property goes Tor slnost nothing, deed
of sale is given, and thus men are made
Door and homeless in a few days. And
still these executions are shOwered ouIby
the dozen. We long Tor the day when
our people can feel safe 10 tie possession
of rhelr properly"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-12-05

D1sTREssIxe AcciDENT-Three Chill
dren Drowned-fhe Mothers Life in
Danger One OF the most Distressing sc.
cidenls that has startled This community
for long time, occurred at CockerlIle'"
Dam, on Goose Creek. about d miles
from Leesburg. on Saturday afternoon
last, which resulted in the death Of three
children, and the serious injury Of the
mother. 1t appears thst Mr.. Robert
Powers, a worthy citizen Of This county,
started in two horse wagon, sccompsnl-
ed by his wife, three children. aged re.
specIively, two, four and six years Nh
John Wynkoop, and Miss Susan Cocker
lille, to visit some friends on the other
side Of the Creek. WheR about midway
OF the stream The current became very
sronp, carrying the horses, wagon and
occupants over Inc dam. buryinV them in
the surping waters below. The three
children and the horses were drowned
Mrs. Powers was washed some distance
down The stream, and lodged against g
tree, from which perlous position she
was finally rescued, bot not until she had
received such injuries as il is feared will
result in her deslh, she being at the time
in delicate condition. Miss Cockerille
saved herself by clinging 10 some rubbish,
and was rescued without sustaining any
serious injury. The two gentlemen sue
ceeded IN gaining the banks Of the creek
withou, injury. but not Untl death he'd
done it's work with The helpless lille chill
dren. whose bodies we're found on SON.
DAY, and on Monday, buried in The same
grave at NJ. Hope, -Lsesburg Mirror.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-12-05

The FORTY fIRsT COSoREss AL
though the approaching session OF the
Forieth Congress will last buI three
month";. there will. il is stated, be no
crowdIng OF legislation. The Forty-6rsI
Congress assemblies on The An OF March
next. ss will be seen from The following,
which is the first section OF an act passed
al The second session Of The Thiriy-ninth
Congress, and approved January %,
1867. 1t is entitled IAN act providing
for The meeting Of Congress" and reads
as fellows:
BE II enacted, &C., That in add ion
10 the present regular time Of the meeting
OF Congress there shah be meeting of
the Forlielh Congress OF the United STATES
and Of each successive Congress rheresfl-
er at IL o'clock NJ. on the 4h day Of
March. the day on which The term begins
for which The Congress is elected, except
that W hen The 4Ih Of March occurs on
Sunday The meeting shall take place 81,
the sans hour on the next succeeding
day."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-12-05
rur PRESIDENTS MESSAGE III

Tue PRESIDENT MESSAGE he
Presidents message, We learn, is nearly
connIs,ed. and is reported as being quite
yoIumipous. OIe of the Washington cor m
re.nonaen,s writes Of il as follows. we
,eorin,bis u,terances without vo"chlog
(oI TIER accuracy:
p,ssiJen, Johnson, in his annual mes
saOe, will congratulate himself upon '"e
fsc, ihs,itis 10 be his last. He says no
man ba, ever surrendered official resPoh'
sibiIj,v With a moieIy Of The pleasure,
with v hich he will vacate The Presioen"S'
char. His message will sindicate 81
LENGTH The past policy of his sdmIn'sFa'
non. not for convincing those 10 whom u
ia addressed, but to place on record 'U''
vjndication Of his official action.
The message reviews The reconstruc-
ton a:ls. ard compares the reconst'oc',o"
nolicy Of Congress with the policy oil DIS
administration as viewed in The llgh' OF
the Constitution as well as upon their m
trinsic merits, as plans for restoring peace
and prosperity 10 distracted county
Presiden, Johnson is better saushed man
ever Of the wisdom Of the plan oil res'ora'
ton which he proposed, and says 'hs,
time has tended 10 establish the lsllscy OF
Congressional reconstruction. Re'eiI'ne
10 lie general shock which The Cons'i'u-
ton has received al the hands OF the dom
inanl party, he cites eases Of 'yrsnny and
outraoe which we're its necessary results.
This portion of the message closes with
an eIoc uent appeal to The American peo'
~. n stsrd By the Union Of the Ststes'
bu, at The sane time not to forget that The
Constitution is the sheetsnchor OF their
freedom.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-12-05

e. The brick work Of The new Meth
ODDS, Church, South. is completed. Great
credit is duo the contractors, MessTs.
Spohn & Wright. fer the speedy compile
lion and workmanship Of the structure.
Upon tie whole it will prove handsome
addition TO Shepherds'owu, being built
upon the improved modern style of
church architecture. The from, especial
~ present., handsome and pleasing ap.
pesrance. it being the special h,ndiwork
of Mr. Milford SPohn. who is verify
knight Of the uowell--he has our re-
commentator.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-12-05

THE undersigned has just returned from tho
J. Eastern cities and is now receiving aud
opening large and we'll assorted stock OF
Hardware, which he will sell cheaper than the
chea consisting in part as follows. Rock and
Rife Powder, Iron, Steel, IIorse Shoes, Mule
Shoes. Horse Nails, Rasps, Braces, Bits, Au-
ours, Gimlets Axes, Comprises, CsIipers Bor-
Ing Machines, Chains, Rskes, IIsmes, 1rowcIs,
Scythes, Nails, Spikes, Locks, Hinges, Bolts,
Files, Chisels, Levels, Planes, Bevels, Screw
WrencheS, Forks, Shovel, Scoops, Hoes, Rules.
Cross-cut Saws, Mill Saws, Circular saws
Hook-tOoth Saws. Hand Saws, Compass saws
Whip Saws, Hatchets, Hammers, Ora" hnNes,
Spoke Shayes, Coffin Trimming shoe mo-
ings, Mssons' Tools, Brushes, landie'' Cutlery,
Drills, Scales, with many Housekeeping and
and Furnishing Goods both American and I'm
ported.
Examine my Stock before purchasing ,lse-
where.
Thankful for past fayors, I soliei, a coniinu.
snce OF the same.
EDWARD SHAFER,
Moulder's Building.
chepherd stovn Dec 8 1869 "
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-12-05
ShepherdstoWn Market,
Corrected usekIy by d. S. RenIch.
BALTIMORE MARKET.

FLOUR-Howsrd street Super 6 so
as7 90: DO. High grades 9 O0s2lO 90 {;
DO. Family 10 50ssll so.
WHEAT-Cnolce white is quoted al
50 40. and fair to good do. al 2Oss2 35;
choice Msry!snJ red 50 40, and prime
81 %.
CORN-Prime dry white is quoted al
lOIasl o.; fair do. 81 9ls95 cents
yellow sold at O5sSl Us. mostly a, lat
Ter; old yellow cold al 81 Is.
GOLD-GOId is quoted both 10 New
York and Baltimore al 1854.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-12-05
o. Joseph Graham, coIored, was tried

IS Joseph Graham, colored. was tried
las, week. before Judge Hall. at Martins
burg. for the murder of James Brsnson,
colored, Pear Gersrdstown. in September
last. The jury found verdict OF gully
of murder in the frs, degree" and Judge
hall, on Monday last. sentenced Graham
to DO hung on Friday the 29h of Janus-
ry next. THO following is the substance
of>1he testimony given a, the trial by a
gentleman named Grim, which we clip
! from The Berkeley Union:-
Il was engaged in making fence near
Gersrdslown, on the 10Th day OF Sepiem-
Der. 1868. The prisoner, on his way 10
the Gods. axe in hand, was stopped by
me for The purpose OF trying to employ
him TO work for Mr. Snapp. Whilst
conyersing with him. Branson. The de-
ceased, came up, axe in hand, a!so on his
way to The woods. Upon seeing The
prisoner. the deceased laid his axe upon
from 1t towards The prisoner. when with
in abou. three steps of the prisoner, he
asked him if he had told Mr.. Grove that
he ldecsasedl broke his Groves water,
;uelon. The prisoner answered 81 did. y
Deceased then said, Joe, you know you
are telling . damned ie." The prisoner
answered. saying, ayes you are damned
liar" Deceased shook his fist without
advancing, saying, "mind how you call
me damned li,r." The prisoner then
suddenly raised his axe and drove II into
the 5reas, of the deceased, killing him al.
most Instantly, u,tering no words. save
those Of "Oh. Lord" three times"
Mr. Snapp testified as follows Was
not present when the act was committed.
| arrested The prisoner but short lime
after i, occurred-he was taken standing
1T The feet Of the deceased. leaning on his
bloody axe. I,ook The axe from him
and asked him why he killed Brsnson, he
replied. "he WASH, going 10 have The ne
groes running over him any longer
Republican Judges were elected at the
October election in every Circuit of the
State, excepting THE. where the matter is
a contest. Judge Ollie is reelected in
the Morgsntown Circuit. Judge Stuart
in the Doddridge circuit, Judge LOOMS
in the Psrkersburs circuit. Judge Hose
in the Ksnawha circuit, Judge Harrison
in the Greenbrier circuit. Judge Irvine in
the Lewis circuit, Judge Harrison in the
Harrison circuit. Judge Smith in the Har
dy circuit. Judge Hall in the Jefferson
circuit, Judge Gillespie in tie Raleigh
circuit. James II. Ferguson, Esq. pres
ent member of the House from Cabell,
was chosen in the Cabell circuit. and X.
S. Brown in the Jackson Circuii.-
Hheeling hteNgencer.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-12-05

o. We notice paragraph going the
rounds in tue papers, stating that Or. II.
+. Helmcolj had become insane. A day
or two since we received letter (rom DR..
II pronounciug The statement labrlca-
ton made By some malicious person 10
iujure his in mense business. The DIR.
has recently erected Drug Store which
is the fines, aud most attractive Of lts
kind, IN New York city, end al an enoI-
nous cost.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-12-05

&c. CIRCUlr CoUaT. -On Monday the
l4h instant. the December Term Of our
Circuit Court viii convene in this place.
The Criminal Docket confirms quite large
number OF cases to be disposed OF during
,his term. The following is list of Pc
iii Jurors for ,his Court:
James Cunningham. George C.o~l,
John Van.anl, S ". Barrett, Jefferson
Johns, George MrBee. William MORRISON
John A Brooks, Jacob Bssent, William
G. uber. II. F Needy, II. F. Schulz,
Josepr WenrzrA. G,anthsm Way. John
II. Leuox, ToUuer Sch!ey. Michael
Ramsbure. William 7. Baden. James
Foreman, RGGri Z Turner, Henry NJ.
Shook. Abraham Sporselle', knanue!
Kldwilder. John Crow. JOHN W. Neer,
Samuel Kelley, Christian Weiy, Lebbi'
us Elchlson. Marine hrePps. John E.
Schley. John Is. Turner, John !. Over
ton, WV. II. II Spanglcr, George NJ.
Rosal Cnsrles Gat;eil. Georg- a. Ken.
nedc.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-12-05

&5- YOUNG LADIES SENINARY.-By
reference 10 our advertising columns it
will be seen 'hs, Miss Leache. who has
been assisting Capt Morrow in his school,
takes charge Of it in the future and will be
aided by competent instructors in the va
nous departments as the school increases.
We hope our people Will see The imPoT-
:aRce and feel lie necessity Of sustaining
8 school like this in our town. Miss
Lesche is wei end favorahly known TO
our community.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-12-05

At one time a woman could hardly
walk through the streets OF San francis
CO withou, having every one pause to
gaze on her, and child was so rare. that
once in theatre in the same city. where
a woman had lssen her infant, when II
began to cry, jus, as the orchestra con-
menced ,oplay,a man in the pi, cried out,
Stop those fidGles and lie, the baby cry.
| hsvn't heard such sound for ten
years" The audience spplauded this
sen,imen,. the orchestra stopped, and The
baby continued its performance, amid on
bounded enthusiasm.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-12-05

SusPIcIors CIRcUMsTANCBs--
Fairmon, Uest Firginian says son
Thursday evening OF las, week, box
containing 90 Hsrper's Ferry improved
muskets, Springfield rife, sho, gun,
and large qusnuly Of percussion caps,
shipped from one James Fslsem Of New
York, and marked -. F., BsTracksvlle,
". Va" vas seized al the above named
place, b. Lieut. HaIsrou, under inslruc-
TONS from the civil authorities. The
way-bill was directed 10 James &. Page,
G. o. d. $40 35." The last named
gentleman, we understand, was, during
the la!e rebellion, captain in the coufede
rate army. The coErsband goods were
handed over TO the Sheriff Of this county.
on Tuesday evening last, TO be held By
hin until the purpose for which they
were shipped to the above place is sscer-
tanned. There are several circumstances
connected with the shipment of guns 10
,bs, place which make II look as though
there were preparations being made TO
bring about more trouble. We await the
investigation with no little anxiety.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-12-05
Cnuph PreparatlOns.

TOR coughs, colds, &c use Schenck 3
i Pulmonic Syrup. Jsckson's Cough
Remedy. Ayers Cherry PecioroI. Jaynes
Expeclorsni. Bells ENpsclorant. CO'tsrs
Cough Remedy, Hance's Syrup Of Hoar-
hound, Fcrre,t's juniper Ter, Su'blef''
Caerry Expectorant ShriOers Cough
SvIup, Stafford Olive Tar, Wlstar's
Bslsom OF Wild Cherry, Wlsh,rI's Pine
tree Tar cordial Slopehrsker's ugh Syr-
Up, Or. Smiib's WhooPIng cough Syrup.
Browns BroncIaI Trocbe.. Belle Thfost
Tables, snds great variety Of Cough
shedicines, at
dec 3 Billings Ding Store.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-12-05

HEAVY REAL ESTATE TRANsAcrioN.-
One OF the fines, hotels in the whole
western country. is The Pacific House.
located al st. Joseph, No. For long
period this house was KEEP, by our popu-
lar county man, John J. Abel, and in its
management. he and his eslimsbls lady.
made hosts I friends, and we hope, sccu.
nuls,ed a reasonable share Of this worlds
goods. A few weeks ago, MIR. A., in
conjunction with Two other gentlemen,
purcha sed the establishment for the hand.
some SUN OF s7l 500; and 81. Joseph
paper says tina, al the figure. a, which
real estate is quo,ed in tina, city. the price
paid for the hotel is far below lis actual
value. The friends Of Johnny Abel in
this secrion-snd they are nuWerous-
will rejoice a, this evidence Of his pros
peri,y Charlsstown Spirit.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-12-05

The METHODIST CHURCH CAsE.-This
case which has excited so much interest
in the community, was decided by Judge
Parker. yesterday. The bill of the
plaintiffs was dismissed. without COSTS.
The Judges opinion was quite lengthy
and interts sting, reviewing fully the srgu-
nenls of counsel and the numerous points
OF controversy:
The decision turned upon the ronsiruc-
ton Of the deed OF conveyance of The
property, in which il is rscited thu, the
church property was conveyed TO Trus-
tees Tor the benefit of the "Congregstion
OF the Methodist Episcopal Church"
The decision caused great rejoicing a
mong The northern Methods, and cores
pondlng disappointment among the sdhe-
rents OF The other side. We understand
that an appeal will he taken 10 The higher
Courts. - Uinchesfsr Times.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-12-05

e. Judge Z. B. Hail, al the instance
Of MessGs. Chase and Smbbs, has order
ed a writ OF Mandamus 10 be served Up.
on the Board OF Supervisors Of this Cuun.
ty 10 show cause why they did no. give
the certificates Of election tn Messrs.
Chase and Slubbs. Radicals, instead Of
Nsssrs. Entlef and Andrews, Conserve
t;ves, no now hold the certificates Of
election. The case will come up ., our
mex, court, which begins on The i4'h IN
slant.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-12-05

o. The Alb Quarterly meenng Of
Shepaerd,town Circus. Of The NJ. L.
Church, South. will be held PRO tidencs
permt,ing) on the 18th and 2on of De-
cember, in MouIders Hs,'. Services TO
begin on Saturday l9h, at 81 O'Clock
7. NJ Rev. W, S Baird. Presiding Ell
der will be rresent.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-12-05

The Charlottesville w. correspoD-
dent OF the Richmond Dispatch states tba:
Rev. W. G. Starr, who recently received
a call 10 DR.. Munsey's church. in Bsl'i-
more, has decided not TO sever biz con-
necIion with The Virginia Conference.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-12-05

The Berkeley Union gives the follow
irg particulars of The escape, on the night
of The 2ls, uli., of James Montgomery
confined in the MarIinsburg jill and
charged with stealing horse in Miner al
county 1t seems he requested the
Warden, Capt. Monkey, to give him some
extra wood, as his fire vent out in The
might the Warden. not suspectI1g, gave
him The ood-during the night he took
the legs from The stove snd by heating
them burned through the door OF his cell.
and getting up stairs cut through three
partitions and reached the gafre. window,
where he let himself ou' by means of a
rope made 90, of his blanket. lie had
no shoes al the time of his eecsPe, and
has not been he ard from since.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-12-05

@~ The Spirit states that drove OF a
huGdred or more fine, large Cattle, passed
through ChaEleslown on Friday last, d.
rec, from Texas. They were Of peculiar
appearance as 10 color, and their large aud
widely extended horns marked them as q
species quite dfferrn, from our own.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-12-05

~ Gov. Slesensons complete msjor-
iry. says the Wheeling inteHigenccr, &C.
cordins to our retorn-, is 4,75l. The
Official vote for State officers will be
opened and counted by The next Legisls-
ture within ten days after assembling.
The se,siou will begin OF the 18th Of
JaoU:ry.