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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-02-27
ANOTHER ARRIVAL
AT THE
HARDWARE STORE

THE undersigned has just returned from the
i Eastern cities and is now receiving and
opening large and well assorted stock OF
Hardware, which he will sell cheaper than the
cheapest, consisting in part as follows: Rock and
Rife Powder Iron, Steel, Horse Shoe', Mule
Shoes, Horse Nails, Rasps, Braces, Bits, Au-
gurs, Gimlets, Axes, Compasses, Calipers, Bor-
ing Machines, Chains, Rakes, Hames, Tr0wels'
Scythes, Nails, Spikes, Locks, Hinges, Bolts
Files, Chsels, Levels, Planes, Bowels, Screw
Wrenches, Forks, ShoveIs Scoops, Hoes, Rules,
Cross-cut Saws, Mill Saws, Circular Saws,
Hook-tooih Saws. Hand Saws, Compass Saws
Whip Saws, Hstchets, Hammers Draw Knives,
Spoke Shaves, Coffin Trimmings, Shoe Find
ings, Masons' Tools, Brushes, Handles, Cutlery,
Drills, Scales, with many Housekeeping aud
and Furnishing Goods both American and I'm
ported. =.
Examine my Stock before purchasing else
where.
Thankful for past fsvors, solicit conllnu-
ance Of the same.
EDWARD SdAFER,
MouIder's Building.
Shepherdstown, Dec. 5, 1868. If
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-02-27
PIANOS! PIANOS :!
Ef577

Gold Medal for lo65 has just been awarded
10 CHARLES Nj. S1lEFF for the best
PIANOS now made, over Baltimore, Phla-
q. delpnia and New York Pianos. office,
Wareroom No. I, North Liberty Street,
above Baltimore Street, ia ltimore, Md.
STIEFF'S PIANOS have all the latest i'm.
- provements including the Agrahe Treble,
Ivory fronts. and improved French action, full
ly warranted for five years, and the privilege
Of exchange within twelve months if not en-
lreIy satislactorrto the purchaser. Second
hand Pianos and Parlor Organs always on hand
from $50 TO 800.
The following persons have our Pianos in
use-Gen Robert +. Lee, Lexington, Va; D..
s. Reutch, VIM. G. Butler, Fletcher Kerncy,
J. Z. Chapman, b. +. Harrison, r. c. VIII
Iiams, John Burns, Warren Eby and John
Packet, of Jefferson County.
IL For further particulars apply to B. f.
Harrison, Shepherdstown, Va.
Send for circular. Terms liberal.
January 25 1868. II
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This Company. National in lis character, Of
fers by reason OF lis Large Capital, Low Rates
of Premium and New Tables, th most desiTa-
Die means of nsuring life yet presented 10 the
public.
The rates of premium being largely reduced,
are made as favorable 10 the insurers as those OF
the best Mutual Companies, and avoid AL The
complications and uncertainties Of Notes, Divi.
dends, and the Misunderstanding which the
latter are so apt TO Cause the Policy Holder.
Several new and attractive tables are now
presented, which need only to be understood Ia
prove acceptable 10 the public, such as tie IN
COME-PRNDUCING POLICY nd RE.
TURN PREMIUM POLICY. In the former.
the policy holder not only secures lie insu-
rance. payable at DEATH but vii! receive, it liv-
ing, after period of few years an annual in
come equal TO ren per cent, 0 per cent.) Of the
par of his policy. In the latter, Tie Company
agrees TO return to the assured the lo'sI amount
OF money he has paid in, in addition 10 the a.
noun; oil his policy
The attention OF persons contcmrlating iasu.
ring Their live or increasing the anounr OF in
surance they already have, is called tC the spc.
al advantages offered by the \ ilcniI Life ~
sursnce Company.
Circulars, Pamphlets and full particulars Civ.
en- on application to the Branch Office OF the
Company, or 10
JAY COOKE CO., WASH g,on. D G.,
Gent Agents for D. c., Va. and W. Va.
E. NJ. AISQUITN. ChrrIe.roWn,
Special Ag't for J. ilrr,ru Go.
Noyember ga, 1868. ly
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TERMS OF THIS PAPER.
THE SHEPHERDSTOWN REGISTER


al 50, so per annum in advance, or if paid with
m two months after the date of subscription;
if not paid within two months So VIII be
charged. These terms will be strictly ad-
hered 10.
ADVERTISEMENTS of one square or less, ior
three insertions or less 81 so, and 80 cents per
square for each additional insertion. Larger
ones in the same proportion. Fhe space OIL
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A liberal deduction will be made from lhe
above rates, on yearly advertisements
If The number Of insertions be not marked
on the advertisement, when sent IN, II Will DC
published and charged accordingly. :,
jon PRlNrINe will be executed win neat
ness and despatch.
All Job Work and Advertisements must Do
paid for when handed in.
All persona! communications will be charged
for at the rate of 50 cents per square, II lines,
for one insertion.
To avoid any misunderstanding on the part
Of the Annual Advertisers, it is proper to state
distinctly that their privilege only extends to
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gal and ell other advertisements sent by them
10 be an additional charge, and no variation.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-02-27


FALL AND WINTER CLOTHING
of the latest Styles and Fashions also The
lorgest and most complete stock OF l kNlSli-
ING GOODS ever offered TO the Public
would also inform the citizens of this and
adjoining counties that am selling Goods 80
per cent CHEAPER than can be bought IN the
County. Give me a call and examine my large
and complete Stock Of Goods, as ii IS pleasure
to show nv Goods and convince you beyond a
doubt Of the fact.
Fall ard winter suits for Men an! Boys, from
S5toSI5, very best Cashmere. Harris genuine
Grey mixed Cashmere suits only SD. Steel
mixed suits, very best quality, only ga %,
Cashmere Pants and Vest So to So.
OfBOOTS AND SHOES have very large
stock only think Heavy Calf Boots for 50 80.
Double upper, Baltimore City made, fine Cali
Boots 50 Heavy Kip Boots from 50 % to 81.
Table Linens Only - IS Per pattern. Table
Oil Cloths 81 to IS cents. Ladies iiue Noroc-
co and Kid Boots and Shoes. Chidren's Shoes.
Also with my Furnishing Goods such as
Fine White Shirts for Sl,OO
Fine Ribbd Wool Undcrshirts 6Oc
Fine g Drawers jOc
Also large lot Of Ties from 10 cents up TO 2oc,
very best quality Silk Scarfs 2jc to soc. The
largest assortment Of Caps in town from 25c up
10 81 90. all STYLES. Al,o Hats from I9c 10
50 90, fine felt Largest and best assortment oil
Undershirts and Drawers, from 6jc 10 $ 10
Hickory Shirts from soc TO Sl.OO, best qnai'y
Check Shirts for 75c. Cashmere OvershirtS
from 81 90 to sl,75. Fine lot Of Woo,Gn and
Cotton Hose from 10 10 25 cents. IkON h9
and UMBRELLAS, and large lot Of goods too
numerous 10 mention.
would respectfully return my blanks for the
very liberal patronage extended towards ne IN
the past, and ask a continuance OF the same.
HENRY WISTLAND.
One door East of tie Court House
Sbepberd,tcwn. January 9, 1859.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-02-27
MANHOOD ;
How LOST. How RESTORED.

How LOST How RESTORED.
uErn, Just published, new edition Of
Esl5ksa liz. CCLyERvELL's CELEBRATED
SE-.IsF ESSAY oU the radical cure (wlIh-
out mCdlciue) Of Spermatorrhoea, or Seminal
Weakness. Involuntary Seminal Losses, lmPo-
tency. Mental aud Physical lncaPacity, lmPed-
imcnts TO Marriage, etc; also Consumption,
Epilepsy, and FITS, induced BY self Indulgence
or sexual extravaganza.
rs Price. in sealed envelope, only cts
The celebrated author, IN this admirable essay
CLEARLY demonstrates from a thirty years sue
cessful practice, that the alarming con sequences
Of self-sbuse may be radically cured without
the dangerous us-of internal medicine or the
application OF lie knife; pointing on, mode Of
cure at once simple, certain, and eHeciual, by
means OF which every sufferer, no matter what
his condition may be, nay cure himself cheap
ly, privately aud radically.
This Lecture should be in the hands Of every
youth and every man in the land
Sent under seal, III plain envelope, 10 any
address, postpaid, on receipt Of six cents. or
Two post stamps. Also DR.. Culverwell's "Mar-
riags Guide" price 25 cents. Address the
Publishers,
CHAS. J. c. KLINE & CO.,
l27 Bowery, New York, Post Office Box 1856.
September &c, 1863. "
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-02-27
A NEW TIN SHOP
SHEPHERDSTOWN.

THE subscriber respectfully announces 10
/ the citizens of ShePherdstown ana VICINITY
that he has opened
Tin and Sheet Iron Establishment,
one door East of Line s. Keedy's Store, where
he will carry on the business in all IFS branch
es. and will have constantly for sale, al low
prices, complete assortment of elegant
TIN w A r E.
Particular attention will be given TO lin
ROOFING AND SCOUTING, and all work
will be done at the lowest rates and in man.
ner warranted TO give perfect satisfaction. lie
will furnish, if desired, "Rohrer's Improved
Spout Brac kets," for supporting SPouts on
Cutters under the caves of buildings, either met
Al or wood. REPAIRING Of every kind exc
outed at short notice. The Public patronage Is
respectfully solicited.
STOVES of every description can be fur.
nished at the lowest prices, at short notice, BY
application 10 the undersigned.
'ff''o A. A. COOK.
September 10, 1868. 6m
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-02-27

HAVE in store ard for sale, & complete as
Ill Sortment Of Builders Hardware, Mechan-
ics' Tools, Table and Pocket Cutlery, Iron and
Steel, Horse and Mule Shoes and Nails,
Forks, Shovels, Spades and Il oes, Carriage Ak
les, Hubs, Rims and Spokes, Shoe Findings,
Harness Hardware. Cislern Pumps, Cooking
and Heating Stoves, Wooden Ware, aid many
articles Of Housekeeping and Furnishing
Goods.
Our Agricultural Department
embraces ali The latest and most approved I'M
plements and Machines of all kinds. We are
Agents for McCormick's Prize Reaper and
Mower. Geiser's Ihiesher ond Separator,
Bickford & lIoifman's and Kcllers Gum Spring
Grain Dlills, al of L. Sinclair y Co.'S Manu-
features. Soluble Pacific Gysno, Zell's Raw
Bone and Super Phosphate Of Lime, PataPsco
Guano aud other approved Fertilizers.
LPCash paid for BONES and OLD IROH.
January l6, 1869. If
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-02-27

LIEN PAINE, son & CO., Importers aud
4 Dealers in CARRIAGE MATERIALS, SADDLE
RY HARDWARE, Iron aud Steel, Mo- l.ibcr-
~ street, Baltimore. Keep constantly on
haud-SprHgs, Axles, Castings. Bolts, Bands,
Hubs, Spokes FelloeS, Shafts, Bows, Canvass,
Leather, Oil Carpet, Laces, Silks, Frlnges,
Tassels, Cloths, Damasks, Yarni,hes and ia
nan. Bar Iron aud Steel
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-02-27

CITY OIL STORE, No. 1876 West Baltimore
y Street, ". &,H. SPILCKER, Wholesale
and Retail Dealers in Coal Or and LAMFs,
Sperm, Lard aud Whale Oils Patent Wax,
Sperm, Adamantine and Parafne Candles,
Cnandcliers, Lamps and Lanterns for Ohu' ches
Factories. Dwellings, and Ships, Gas Fixtures,
Glass and Paper Shades, Globes, Ch'mnies and
Lamp Trimmings Of every Description. Tie
Finest Oil for Sewing Machines always on hand
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-02-27
LOOK HERE!

gNHE undersigned has on hand and lor
( sale the REVOLVING LIGHT
STOVE, which issupeTior 10 the Orien
tai, also the best NUT COAL, for burn
ing in the said Stoves.
% A. A. COOK.
Shepherdsrovn, Dec. 5, 1868.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-02-27

THOMAS ! NELBY s CO., Licensed Rec
/ filters, Manulactu Of FRtscH AND EXTRA
SorT SrrRI.s, Wholesale Dealers in Foreign
and Domestic Liquors and Wines Of all kinds,
Bourbon, Rye and Monopgahela Whiskey. Sole
Proprietors of Welby's Magiory and flaUta'lon
Whiskey, 81 S. Calvert street, and SO Cheap
side, Bait mere.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-02-27
The Most Successful and Won
derful Invention !
New Method Of ashing
Clothes without Labor !
II G. T O r Y j.!
The Automatic Clothes Washer s Boiler.

Awarded The highest Premium over
all other Washing Machines of every de-
scti2lion, at the Recent State Fairs OF
New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey
California, and wherever shown al the
numerous Fairs OF 1868. Does the work
in 20 minutes. Can b. used on any
Stove or Range. |, has been thoroughly
tested and pronounced unequaled as
Clothes Washer by the Thousands who
have il in use.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-02-27

OLASS.-Best French Glass can always De
(T had at II. NJ. BILLIN GS' Drug Store. Odd
sizes will be cut to suit customers. No extra
charge for cutting. Oct 81
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-02-27
, LENFIELD PERKINS
Photographic Galleries,

SPECLAL ANNOUNCEMENT TO YOUNG
y MEN OF TIE SOUTU.-Evcry young
mar in the South should now prepare himself
thoroughly and PRACTICAL! for business by at
tending the
Be>l Business College in the U. States.
The Old Established Southern Business Col
lege and National Telegrsphic Institute, corner
of Baltimore and Charles streets, Baltimore
This Institution was founded in 1882 and char
tered in 1854 and is the only Incorporated Bus
mess College in the State Of Mary land. and the
only Business College in this country which is
carrying out perfect system Of Actual Bust
ness Practice. No Printed or Manuscript Text
Books are used IN our Actual Business Depart
pent. Students in attendance from all the
Southern and Middle States. livery young
man should write Immediately for package OF
our College Documents, containing samples OF
Money, beautiful specimens OF HpencerIan
Penmanship, College Papers, etc, with terms
Of Tuition, and full particulars. address, IN
closing two three-cent stamps, L. X. LOSlEk,
Principal Baltimore.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-02-27
ITO! Hol FOR THE NEW STORE
DuMelds F.!
Where Goods are sold as Cheap as they
can be purchased at any House outside
the City

ivy
wR The falling leaves reminds Us o,
the approach of Winter, and That II
xA is high time to lay our summer ware
aside, and provide for the chilling
blasts that must come with the approaching
season. To meet the demands, the undersigned
has made every arrangement, and have jus, re
turned from the City with NEW IND u EN-
ER.4L ASSORTMENT OF GOODS embrac-
ing every thing usually found in County Store.
And we are determined TO sell. Numbers have
found this cheap side No. /, and the cry i'siill'
they come. The demand for goods however
does not as is generally the case Increase The
price but the more goods sold, the cheaper we
sell. We therefore cordially invite the Citizens
of Duffeld's and vicinity to give US call ana
see that what we say is correct. Thankful Tor
pas, rayors. We solicit and hope to receive
share Of Public patronage. Respectfully.
SNYDER, LINK s. OSBOURN.
Duffeld's, Oot. u 1865.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-02-27
NEW GOODS

TIE undersigned having re-opened his CLIO
THING STORE at his Old Stand in Shep-
berdstown. with an entire new lot of Goods,
respectfully asks the renewal of the patronage
he has heretofore received.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-02-27

C,AMBRlLL & WlLLIAR, Commission Mer-
" chants, for the sale Of FIoUR, GRAIN, Cor
TON and PRopUcE of every description, No. l-2
Camden street, near Light, Baltimore. We be-
leave to refer by permission TO Chauncy
grooks. President Western National Bank;
Henry Rieman & Sons, George& jenkins, C..
A. Gsmbrili & CO VIM. Deyries CO, ID J.
Foley, Bro. x CO., VIM. Whtelock, President
3rd National Bank; Samuel Bevan x co Viii
SON. Burns x CO.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-02-27
OUR
H ard W are d oar m en- t

Iron, Steel Hose Shoes, Mule Shoes, Horse
Nails, Rasps, Braces Bits, .argurs, Gimiets,
.9d.es, .3xes, COmpasSes, Caiipers, Boring Nd
chimes, .NOriise Machines, Jack Scre,rs, Chains,
Rakes, Hanes, Toprels, Scythes, Mats, Spikes,
Locks, Hinges, BoHs, Files, Chisels, Levels,
Planes, Berels, .4nri!s, Belio,cs, Uses, ScrfT
Plates, Tire Blenders, Screir Trenches, Forks,
Shorels scoops, .Nanocks, Picks, Hoes, Rules,
Gross Cut Sa,os, NEIL SdrS. Circular sa,rs
Mil Sa,us, Circular Sars, Hook Tooth Sa,rs,
Hand sa,cs, Compass SAFES, Whip SaWs, Hatch
cts, Hammers, Dra,o knirss, Spoke shares, Har-
ness, Hard,rdre, Cofir Trimmings, Shoe Find
ings, .MasOns' Tools, Brushes COrdags, Handles,
Cutlery, Drills, scales, with many Housekeep.
ing and Furnishing Goods, both American and
Imported. .....
Thankful for past favors, we solicit orders for
the above named goods.
%: HUMPHREYS & co.
March Z, 1868. 80 If
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-02-27

NEW CARPETINGS.-JoHS TURNBULi, ia.
Y < Co, No. PAS West Baltimore street, Bal
umore, Nd are now opening and will have
constantly on hand a full supply Of
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-02-27
Cn,nn1inn nf a,l Descllnlinns,

Carpeun2 al al UeScIlPupnS'
yelyets. Brussels. Threc-Ply, Ingram aud We
netian CARPET, and Oil Cloths. All OF the above
they are prepared to sell at the lowest prices
for cash. An orders attended 10 promptly.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-02-27
+ L. RICHARD. J.F. wELsHANs
SECOND ARRIVAL
Fall and Winter Goods
AT TIE
LADIES' STORE.

We have just received from the Eas-
EslSJ tern markets a second supply OF
Va FALL AND WINTER DRY GOODS.
Our Stock of Dress Goods is the largest in the
County, and we are Offering them at city Re-
tail Prices. Our stock of Domestic Goods is
complete Call and examine and be convinced
that we are offering Bargains in this line. In
NOTIONS we name Hosiery, Gloves, Hand
kerchieis, Braids Brushes, Combs, SC. In
WOORSTED GOODS we have Shawls, MI
bias, Hoods. ChIldrens CIoaks, Scars, &c. We
also name Long and Square ShswIs, Breakfast
Shawls, Blankets, Corse,s, Hoop skirts, &c.
Millinery Goods.
In this line we have all the novelties Of the
season. In Hats Bonne,s, Flowers, Feathers,
Ribbons, Bonnet and Hat Frames, &C., &c.
We invite all to call and examine our Stock
before purchasing elsewhere, for We are salts
fed all will find it 20 their advantage to do so.
We consider it no trouble TO show goods.
TERMS CASH.
RICHARD s WELSHANS.
SLepherdslown, November I, 1868. If
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-02-27

corner Sharp and German streets, Baltimore
Monuments. Tombs and Head Stones Of Amer
lean and Italian Marble OF Original Design, al
ways on ha:d.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-02-27

DURTON'S Tobacco Autidote; Davis
D& Miller's Arabian Enbrocaiion.
splendid sturIe for lie cure of Scratches.
Disleu'Per. &c.. IN horsss; Horse Pow.
ders, and German Cattle Powders, al
Dr. MPgruGer's
dec IL Drug Store.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-02-27
MINTER CLOTHING

TIE undersigned, has just received from the
| Eastern Cities a large and we'll selected
Il, L.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-02-27

CLMETERY N6TlCE.-GADDESS BROS.
y successors to Alex. Gaddess,
Steam Marble Works.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-02-27

Where the general business OF the Com.
pany lie transacted, and to which all gen.
eral correspondence should be addressed.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-07-16
POLICE IsTELLiGEycE.

GRAND IARCENY-A STRANGE CAsF-A colore1
man. who gave his name as william Lee was
brought up before Justice Dodge at the Jefferson
Market Police Court yesterday In charge Of officer
Hudson, OF the Eighth precinct, who arrested him
on "A warrant issued some time since. He
charged by Washington Brokenberry, a coored boy
employ ed on board the steamer -. John, with hav
ing trIcked MIN out OF his watch and chain In
Laureps street on the 22d Of last February. The
complainant was standing at the corner OF Canal
street when the prisoner approached him and bet
nm ms watch against BfoKenberry's that he could
not open A locket he held In his hand within two
accepted the bet, hut was 80 hustled by Lee ana tw o
of his coniedersies that he failed 10 open the locket
within the gwen time. Lac then snatched the watch
a a made on with a. he was arrested Yesterday IN
Canal street. Justice Dodge committed him TO
answer az the General sessions.
ALLsGEp ARSON CAsR.-On the night OF the 18th
inst. IRE occurred Ia the dry goods store OF Mr..
knopf 1870 avenue A. the Fire Marshal, suspectng
the nre 20 be OF incendary origin, proceeded 10 an
investigation, aud obtained evidence on which he
caused the arrest OF Fhiip and Julius knopf sus
piclOn of having set the premises On IRE, Philip
was arrested AZ Mer0se and julius IN the city. on
Wednesday they were brought before Justice Mans
held, who, al tue request Of the FIRE Marshal re-
manded the prisoners until saturday. Their coun
SCI Mr. Mott, Oreres bail WHICH was refused by thC
Justice. writ ~ habeas corpus was then obtained
from Judge CardOZO, and the proceedings were
brought before hIn on cett0rarL The case came az
the wril- yesterday morning, when District Attor
ney Garyin appeared on behalf of Justice Mansfield
and the Pre- Marshal testified that he had obtained
further evidence m the case, when would be read'
on saturday. Judge CardoIo affirmed the action o
Justice Mansfield, and TIE prisoners were remsndec
unrl Satufday.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-07-16
THE HUMBOLDT MONUMENT.
Meeting or the Neutrality-suspicious. Of the
Treasurer aud Executive Committee.

Meeting or the observation-disclosures Of the
Treasurer aud Executive Committee.
Last evening meeting OF the subscribers 10 the
Humboldt monument was held at Deimonco's. for
the purpose Of receiving reports and making ar
rangements regarding the inaugural ceremonies.
Mr. G. Il. Detwold presided, and called the meeting
to order shortly after eight O'Clock. owing, doubt
less, TO the intense heat which prevailed, the meet
ing was not numerousiy attended. An earnest de-
sire. however, was manifested to do suitable honor
to the memory Of the distinguished traveller and
naturalist, who was born at Berlin, In September,
1862 ana whose great requirements, instructive con-
hin wherever he went universal esteem. The ac-
count OF his great travels, relating 70 general ply
scs zoology, comparative anatomy, astronomy,
mlneraIoQy, magnetism and botany. has most truly
been characterized AZ work OF gigantic interest
and richness, work 10 which the modern literature
of Europe can hardly OFFER a parallel. The death OF
Humboldt In 1885 created profound regret.
10 Is proposed to erect suitable monument 10 ms
memory In the Park, and the movement has 40
far, elected general appreciation. especially among
Mr. r. Kuhne reported last evening that the sum OF
AZ 900 80 had already been subscribed, $1,000 OF
which had been sent TO Berlin to pay for the bust
executed by Professor Blaeser, OF that CITY. IL APP
peared that the citizens OF PittsburR desiring TO pay
a like tribute to the memory OF the eminent travel.
Ter were anxious to have bust similar TO that
which has been finished for the PARK, whereupon II
WAS moved that the original bust be SOLD 10 me
citizens OF Pittsburg, and that large statue
be ordered from Berlin instead. THIS motion
which gave rise to considerable discussion, was pu
to the vote and iost by the casting voice Of the
chairman. The report Of the committee stated that
they had entered INTO a contract with Professor
Baeser 70 have the bust executed and that ms