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, 1869-02-27

u, u. ually brisk IL its despatch Of business,
md Is but little glven to the worship or Cab.
Its sessions have thus fAr been marked by =
marvellous degree Of harmony. The acri-
nouy Of the SenAtori1! cauvas left no per
cept}hle traces here. Deuoer.ts and Repub-
licans even seem 10 rccard their par tI1sa
anlu1esi,tes mere ss matters Of form than of
suns1an and the roll-eails upon Questions
Of supposed political character, have con-
talred some very curious groupings Of names.
Upn questions Of general sta!e policy thst
o,et.arily 1rou.c loc1l jee'ousies and stru'ent
p,eftdlccs, no great dfssenslors hare vet
arisen, and, IN fact, c7ery:hius nas thus IA,
generally gone as "merry IS marriage
TELL" ii remains to be seen whether Ill this
co,d.ality and good feeling is the handshak <.
mE that preccdes du.ahte lrieEd .hlp or The
hand.haksng that peecedea pugilfs'se pun.
neifrr- SlbSRf.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-05-15
To the Public.

TN reply 10 a most foul and scurrlious
advertisement in the "ShePherdslown
REGISTER" Of the 24th ult.. 10 which The
name of Henry Cannon is aPPended' fore
warning the public from dealing with or
harboring me, | hereby ssy that thus lar
| never dealt to the amount OF one dollar
on Mr.. Gsnnon's account. ! will here
briefly stale that in the year 1861, The said
Henry Cannon did most shsmelully and
cowsrdly desert ne and his helpless chill
dren, by running away, and remained IN
The city Of Frederick for nearly seven
months, lnduIging in drunkenness and de-
bsuchery, leaving me TO take care Of the
little substance which he left, in his cow
araIy flight. from the rebels. Hoping
this will relule his vile plan and three
arm ne. whose cause is just before ny
God and the community.
ANN C.. CANNON.
Bolivar, May Is, 1869.
May Is. 1859. ."
Spirit and Free Press copy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-05-15

&S> The NEw BRIDGE Bridge
tina, is 10 be bull, over the river al this
place by the contractor, MIR. ColIell, OF X.
Island, is 10 be constructed on new and
improved principle. including strength,
beauty and economy. The great sdvan.
tage in building this Bridge is gained in
the manner and mode of combination and
fastening, which give great facilities and
compac,hess. 10 the progression, lis con-
cave pin so adjusts all The holes q. right
angles, as il Is drove through the six
hicknesses, tina, one man can insert and
drive all OF them without the aid OF an
other and progress the work independent
Of The water. The long tspering point
to the pin as draw boge and push bore,
gives ease and efiec, in the combination,
while the concave form through the four
middle thicknesses, when the pin is drove
hard up acts as dogetail in the fastening.
The value of this pin for railroad purpo-
ses as well as for carriage bridges, surpass
all faseniDgs tina, has ever been lhough
OF by the Engineer or the Builder, but Tor
railroad purposes iron rods on the right
and left in each SECTION, would be ran
through top and bottom beams so IS TO
clamp the whole bridge together. without
boring through any portion Of the sides oil
The bridge in the wooden combination.
Ths, is, the rods erected be inserted
through the top and bottom beams on the
right and lief, of each continued side OF The
bridge Independent oil the wooden comb
nation. in regular three fee, sections with
much lighter rods than are usually insert
ed through common trusses, all of which
are put through after the bridge is built OF
wood. Understand that the bottom
beams tina, secure the lower ends OF The
rods run under the bridge frame. and in
this manner any amount Of strength can
be had that is required. The bridge in
all cases forms an easy curve or arch, The
whole length of the line.
Mr.. Couell has already commenced
the work Of ,he bridge, and he's employ.
ed Messrs John Schoppert. D. Morgan
Entler, 6. W. Humrckhouse and son.
VIM. Arthur, Jepiha Wintermoyer, Mar
lin Yontz, and others, who are engaged
in making pins by turning. lathe. and
wedges, for the bridge, as we'll as pro-
crossing other work.
Mr.. G. r. Butler, Lumber Dealer Of
this town, has contracted 10 furnish Mr.
CoIrell largel lot Of oak timber TO be used
in the Bridge.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-05-15
Not a VelOCipede,

DUT something that will no. only IN.
d ,etes,, but benef, you all. You can
oe, The Baltimore and New York Daily
and Weekly Papers, al small advance
on publishers rates, by calling on W. b.
LAUCK. Agent, Book and Notion Store
Dom. fail 10 stop in and subscribe. Any
other Papers, except dsilys, furnished al
Publishers rates.
Nav Is, 1863. D"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-05-15
A True Copy-Tesre.
". 4 CHAPLINE. Clerk.

DEOLY'S Compound Cough Syrup.
L Pecly's Syrnp Of Tar and Wild Cher.
ry, for Coughs, Colds, &C., Peoly'. Dys-
pepsis Bltrers. al
may 8 BIliings's Drug Store.
DR. Gard.h,lI's SaIVe will cure Bone
~ FeIons, Sores, Eruptions, &c. Sold
at Or. Magruder's
may Drug Store.
NARRANT'S EferVesrent SeltzerA pc.
L rienr, cures Headache, cures Cosiive-
ness, aids digestion and regulates the
bowels. Sold a, DR.. Mdgruder's
may 8 Drug Store.
DINE Teas, Green and Black, also b.
i ker's best Chocolate. at
DR.. Nagruder's
may g Drug Store.
PRIZE Velocipede Tie ColIsr-ihe latest
4 kick out-jusI received a.
Lloyd L,ekfders
Eaprl3 Cheap Furnishing House.
DULLS Dsuhes Curative, at
ID mays Billings Drug Store.
GENTS Colored Black Kid Gloves.
VI best quality, al
may 8 Lloyd LiekIider's.
IF you hsv'D; much money you can buy
Coat at Licklider's Cheap Clothing
House. for 3 IS, Pants Tor the samoan
yes, for almost nothing Come and see.
april "a Lloyd Lickiider.
MOSS g. Candles Files. at
Nl E. Skaters.
FRENCH Mustard in jars, for sale at
L Billings Drug Store.
A FULL stock Of GARDEN Seed sIII on
II hand, at Billings Drug Store.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-05-15
attention.

O. The Concer, Of Vocal Music, at
The German Reformed Church of this
place, on Monday evening next, promises
10 be an interesting affair. The Choir Of
Marilnsburg, who have kindly rendered
iheir services, is said 10 be the best in the
State, ana as he object is for good pur'
pose, We g2sI there will be large atien-
dance
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-05-15

&C. SAD AcciDENT.-We learn that
air. AlexanJer Kelley, of llarper's Fer
~, was found dead in his bed room on
on Tuesday morning last. 1t is believed
thai on The night previous Se returned 10
bed with pipe in his mouth, smoking
aud sl,er falling asleep the bed caught fire,
and he was suffopased from the smoke. A
cat in The room was also found dead from
sufocalion.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-05-15
nlarria9fs.

On Wednesday, 10Th inst, al the resi-
depce OF brides mother, be Rev W: w.
Cos Mr. .SamueL Jones and Miss Mary
E. Uinfermoyer, all of this place.
At, the Methodist Parsonage. in Charles
town. on the ION inst. BY Rev. J. w.
Tongue, Mr.. Benjamin Larue. TO Miss
Caroline DilO,0, all of this county.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-05-15

&C. The finest teeth will csnker if they
are neglected. Bear this in mind and
keep decay out Of the delicate enamel
with preservs,ive DrNTINE. Every veg.
etable elemsnt-and all its elements are
ypgeiable--is an snlido,e 10 dental di-
sease. Neither the outer shell nor The
bone II covers is likely 10 be injuriously
affected by any cause, if The fragrant DEs
TINE is drly useI night and morning.
Prepared and scld by ii. NJ. Billings
p.pggist.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-05-15

T AIDES Lasting and Morocco Slippers
/ with and without heels, also. Wo'
mems low quatrered Calf and Morocco
Shoes. at H. LickHder'S
may Is Cheap Shoe Store.
GUM CLOTH. at
VI may Is Richard g. HelShanS'.
T INEN. Palm, and Willow Fans. at
IL may Is Richard e. WelshGns'.
DARASOLS and Sun Umbrellas, at
[ may Is Richard & UashanS
OAMBRIC and Swiss Edginqs and In
v servings, at Rickard j. Uelshnns'.
OTAMPED Yckes and Bands, at
- NAV 10 Rickard 81 UelshaS'.
CROOKS Wine of Tar for Cough,
y Colds, and nervous diseaaes, just re-
ceived al Billings Drug Store.
DURHAM TOBACCO.-I have just
~ received large package OF No. |
Durham Smoking Tobacco, and would IN
vile 10y old customers 10 renew their pat
ronaee. H. N. Billings.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-05-15
p,IrtMoRE MARKET.

FLOUR-Howard Street Super = W
as65O; do. high grades 7 75a s 20; do
family 9 OOasIO 90.
UHE.AT-Good white is quoted at
81 90; choice Virginia red a! So IL.
" CORN-While is quoted al SOa8l cts
yellow at slss4 cents per busheI.
GOLD-Gold is quoted in New York
and Baltimore al 1885.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-05-15

&C. HEAVY CoNTRAcr.-We are g ad
10 learn that our young and enterPrislng
friend. Towner Schley, Lumber Dealer,
in this place, has effected contract with
Mr.. Coueli, contractor for re- building the
Bridge across the Potomac at this place,
for furnishing the Lumber for said Bridge,
amounting TO nearly two hundred thou
sand feet. sir. S. procures the Lumber
Of Messrs. Bridges Il Henderson, OF
Hancock, Md, and will be Of The first
qualify. Mr.. S. is an en'erprising young
fellow, eXsc. and prompt in all his deal
ingS. and we are glad 10 hear Of lis re-
ceiving this large and responsible con-
tract
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-05-15

o. Major H. NJ. Billings, Wholesale
and Retail! Druggist Of this place, has
caused Us 10 tender him our grateful ack-
nowledgemenls upon receiving sacs
brim FIJI Of Smoking Tobacco, and a
large roll OF Cigars. The Major is aware
that We are an extensive Smokcist, conse-
quently he has presented US with large
quantity upon the rhOiesale plan. This
is the Durham" brand, extensive
ly known as Tie very best and the most
highly favored. All Smokeists should
call at once and procure this article, Re.
fore il is all sold.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-05-15

Ec- COUNTY OFFICEs.-A petition was
presented 10 Judge Chspline some days
since asking a conditioned Urit cf man
damus against The Board Of Supervisors,
10 compel them 10 build additional build
ings for the use OF the Court and County.
Said wit WAS granted and the case sci Tor
hearing on Wednesday last, when The
Board OF Supervisors assembled ard the
merits OF the case were heard by Judge
Chaplne who granted The PeremptOry
iCrH Of mandQmuS sgaias, the Board,
requiring them to proceed al once with
due diligence in the erection and comP!e.
lion Of said addirions! County buildings,
l.r use Of Jurors and County Offices.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-05-15

for the inspection of all persons interest
ed, for the space of TEN DAYS, Sun
days excepted, from the date thereof.
At the lime and place mentioned APP
peals will be received and determined rel
alive 10 any erroneous or excessive vslua-
lions, enumerations or assessments made
and taken by said Assistant Assessors.
The lists herein referred to, comprise
the Special Taxes for the year
Commencing May LIST, 1869,
and the Taxes on Carriages, Watches,
Plate and other enumerated articles re-
urnable on The lst Of March. 1869, and
the Taxes on Incomes for the year end
ing December 81. 1868.
All appeal. to the Assessor as aforesaid
mus, be made under oath, in wiring, and
specify The particular cause. matter or
thing respecting which decision is re.
uuesled, and sIste the ground or principle
of inequality, or error comPlaned OF.
J. J. FITCH,
Acting Assessor.
May 8, 1869. 2w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-05-15
Deatbs.

In Charles iown, the 10Th met, NJ
Charles RQyTiH, ST., a native at Suffolk
county England, in The 73d year OF his
sge.
In Charlesiovn. on The 9Th inst,
Charles Z Hough, aged months and
IS days.
On Tuesday, the 9Th inst. IN Berkely
county, Mrs. Mary 7. Forrest aged 76
wears.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-05-15

- &e Providence permitting, the Lecture
Room of the NJ. E. Church South, ID
Shepherds Town, will be formally opened
for Divine worship, at the Quarterly
Meeting 10 be held there on Friday. Sat-
urday and Sabbath. May 81, 90 and 90.
Services on Friday. els. e, II p. NJ;
Saturday 22d,st II A. NJ. and : p. Nj;
Sabbath al il A. NJ, 80 and 7! p. NJ;
Ministers from adj acen. charges are ex-
pecied 10 be IN attendance. The public
are invited.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-05-15

o. In consequence of change being
msde in the running time Of the Psssen-
ger trains, on the b. & o. Railroad, on
Monday last. both Hacks, belonging to
Mr.. Adams, leave this place a, hall.past
eleven o'clock, A. NJ. in order 10 make
The connection with the trains, at Kear.
neysvllle, They also return al2 P. NJ.
Both tyains dine a, Mar,insbpFg.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-05-15

g. The Ladies Of Shepherdstown and
vicinity favorable TO the project Of the
erection Of o monument over the Confed.
crate dead. are requested TO NEE. al the
School Room OF Mr.. Jos McMuUan, To-
day al 8 o'clock. p. Nj.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-05-15
Extract from Decree.

Extract from Decree.
1t is sdJudged, ordered and drcreed that
this cause be referred t. Master Commits
sioner, BeIlzhoover, with Instructions to
report upon all The specific liens asserted
by the several parties in this cause, TO
hear all objections that be urged against
such specific liens, to classify the claims
against The deiendent, J. X. Kearney, &C
cording to Iheir priorties, together with
all other matters deemed pertinent by
himself or which any of the parties may
require TO have stated.
a true Copy-Tesle.
W. A. CHAPLINE, Clerk.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-05-15

c. Attention is cslled TO the advertise
men, of J. J. Fitch. Acting Assessor. CIV
ing notice to Tax,paye.s. Persons in.
,erested should give this notice immediate
attention
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-05-15

g. A cuured man named David Jack
son was arrested al lIsrper's Ferry or
Monday last and COMMITTED 10 Billy Os-
bourn's Lock Up" in this place, upon
The charge Of stealing clothing from an
other colored man. lie was comG;ited
by Justice Avis of Harper's Feny. for a
hearing ST our next circuit court.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-05-15

o., Rev. Mr.. BedInger will preach at
Elk Branch Church, 10. morrow Sunday
al halEpssi three o'clock.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-05-15

A Famine is raging al the present time
in certain Provinces Of Russia. These
provinces are of rocky and arid surface,
not penetrated by railroads, the victims
OF three bad years Of production, and al
present wilhou, either bread or the seed
for another season. The roads are in
such state as TO render i, next TO ian
possible to reach the inhabitants with aid.
Finland, one Of the provinces, contains a
bou, million and three quarters of souls
while The other three neighboring prov
inces contain, perhaps,a hundred thousand
more. Last year. in Eslhonia, no ram
fell for three months, or during the entire
summer. Bread is now on, Of the reach
of all. Skeletons, wasted BY fever, ,oileT
from door 10 door; children wander about
in stale OF nakedness and starvation; and
men in general are grown desperate.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-05-15

O., A Nelocipede has appeared in our
town. purchased By Mr. J. s. Fleming,
and il is amusing 10 witness many OF our
young men rying TO ride the "eriHer"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-05-15

&C. To THE LADIEs.-H. NJ. Billings.
Druggist. has received The Indigo Blue
ing Bag" Convenient article, with box
attached, for washing purposes. Price
only 10 cents esch See advertisement.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-05-15

Ng- The annual celebration OF the Lit,
ersry Societies OF Hampden Sydney Col
lege, Va, will take place on the 9th and
10Th of June, and the Annual commence
ment on the lllh. Hon. Thos. S. b.
cock will deliver The address before the
Literary Societies. This institute IS
rapidly recovering from the effects Of the
war and fast gaining lis former prestige.
w. N. Lemen. jr., of this place, is a
member of the Sophomore class and there
are several Others. from this and Berke.
ley counties in attendance.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-05-15

NoTlcE.-rhe New Evangelical Lu.h-
eran Church a, Shsrpsburg, Nd, will be
solemnly dedicated to the worship of Al
mighty God. on Sunday. May 23d inst.
Services 10 commence ., 10 o'clock. A.
NJ.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-05-15

g. The Corner Stone Of the new NJ.
r. Church, South. a, Bedington, EeEae-
ley County, will be laid on Monday next,
Ihe lTlh OF May. The Masons. Odd
Fellows, &C., OF all noighboTng towns,
will be present TO take par, in the exer-
cises
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-05-15

b. We tender our thanks to the Man
ayers Of The Agricultural and Mechanical
Association of W sohing, ton County. Md,
for complimentary ticket 10 attend the
"Great Horse Show and Fair" to be held
at Hagerslown on The Goth, 9Th and 2S'h
instant. The Managers have invited
Robert l.. Bonner, the owner OF the cele'
braled Horse Dexter to be present on
the occasion. Dexter has made the fast
es, time on record, which is II. a Ve-
locipede race will also take place. \ big
time is anticipated.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-05-15
A Cu.RGE OF ASSAULT AND ATTEMPT

A CHARGE OF ASSAULT AND ATTEMPT
70 ROB Two weeks ago we announced
an outrage committed upon Mrs. oui'i'
van near Dufield's Depot, at The same
time giving full description OF the per
petrator, The same being subslan'is'ed by
evidence in an investigation had on Mon
day last. before Justice Curry. when Mr..
Fl. ID. Middlekauf-a worthy cllizen OF
our town-wss charged with the offence
The description as follows: A "toIersbly
tall, slim white man, about % or 80 years
of age, with light shor, hair. no WhsSers,
dark complexion, had on long, black
coat and black cap" The case was dis
missed-Mr. Middleksuf no, answering
the descriplion-excep. that he had short,
light hair. and wore dark cap-being
low Of stature and stout, ght complexion,
and dressed. as customary with him. in
brown sack coat.-Free Press.
o., We learn ,bal Mr.. Middlekauff
will have hearing before Justices Wiley
and Underdonk, in this place, today. up
on the charge Of assault and battery.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-05-15
PATENT
Indigo Blueing Bag,
the most
ErououirnJ CIeoDIJ 1ud Co,onIsye

Economical. Cieoniy and Complete
.9rficie EueT Used
BY thrifty Housekeepers aud Laundresses.
Zach Bag IS provided with box So that it can
be put safely away as soon as used.
Price 30 cents. Half size 10 cents
This Blue contains no acid; and will not IN
jure the finest fabrics. One Twenty cen: bag
viii outlasl eight two ounce walls Of Liquid
Blue, besides giving setter color and avoiding
the danger and annoyance Of broken or uncork-
ed bottles. Inquire for 1t at any respectable
Grocery. Patented Dec. "a, 1861, and for sale
by PLYMOUTH Colon Co., {. T. RATEoLDs &
Co, loo and lO9 Fulton street, New York.
ca For sale by Henry Billings,
Druggist, epherds,own.
April % 3m
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-05-15

o. A WoNDERFUL WATcH.-Mr.
Keller, Jeweler Of Ilagerstown. Nd. has
shown the editor OF the Mail a Swiss
W atch, surprising all others. Ii literally
winds itseIfJy being looked at,snd when
opened and examined it presents as ele.
gan, an appearance as the finest chronom'
eter ever turned out.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-05-15

Cost Of a Trip 10 California by Rail-
The probable cost Of trip 10 CaIifor'
MIA by rail has often been asked during
the pas, year. A late San Francisco Bull
lelin furnishes information on the subject,
giving the following figures New York
to Chicago, 900 miles, SIS rs ; Chicago
to Omaha, 400 miles, Sl7.53; Omaha TO
Salt Lake, l,O7O miles, S4O.l3 Salt
Lake 10 San Francisco. IT'S miles, ST.
SO. From this il is seen tina, the total
distance from ocean TO ocean ls 1929
miles, and the fare sl53 81. AS may be
noticed. the charge on the last stage, the
Central Pacific, is more than that on the
remaining three lourths of The journey ;
but the company has promised 10 reduce
lis rates by next July. But even at the
above price, with running time oi only
six or eight days from New York to San
Francisco. The old steamship rates OF
$3.50 for trip consuming three weeks,
could not long be maintained. In the
route by rail there would Of course be The
additional expense OF meals.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-05-15
| Young mich Cow.
l Spring Wagon,

3 10! OF Benches, also about 80 TBS Of
BACON, and many other articles.
TERMS.-A creGil Of six months will
be given on all sums over ten dollars,
note and approved security required, the
notes to bear interest from date, but if
paid promptly when due the interest will
be RENTED. Sums of ten dollars ard IN.
der Cash. No property to be removed
until settled for. Sale TO commence at
balf-pssl o'clock.
II. SMITH CROWL.
G. D. Mckinney, Auclioneer.
Nav Is. 1869 Wv