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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-08-13

THE Boy cy rHE Psaiop:--Wly boy,
viii work ~ . wboIessie store irf 800.
500. or SI50 per snnum, "beo ~ -
possible FOR diem 10 learn ns6es ~ wii .
they can brgio on the last mcd''oofl p
sum, !, question none but baJ' can g.
-swer. There sfe .slwsy' tonGisds' 81
lads 10 be had for iihy collsrs yss'--i ,
fact. the msketi !. always 'glUh'J VIZ
them. and tie great stfsetions m0'i b.
the loaks Of the fnhHy deeed ete'L {.
~bo have been IN the service f"ur or q ''.
year, or more, aud Who looks like $50 ;
sresr bloods. DO, Who fesiiy .,sgsts,s ,
iep,h Of thsl sum, mskIas boil scf d.
meet in smsnner Knows only tjs hisi r
90 wer spd fber wsshws#an.' IfI,nA 4.
nobier snbidout whickaln,.sessasgs. {;
aaJe. .ed not tsps me- dreig .ns1tsG g.
non of ,fse iprssperi,ys - Esa fmarrJ
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-08-13
DR.. RICORD & CO.,
BALTIMORE, MD.

DR. J. E. RECORD CO., l4l Faye,,e ST.,
~ below Howard, has devoted thirty years 10
the especial treatment Of Nervous Debility,
Organic Weakness, SpermaLorrheo, Loss Of
Sexual Power, Emissions of Semen by night or
day, or in the Urine; Diseases of the Kidneys
and Bladder, Hernia, Female Weaknesses, and
especially those Diseases arising from lmPru-
dence Of Young Men. Gonorrhea or Gleet of
a years standing, where injections and the or
dinary treatment has failed, cured in Ell lght
days by local remedy. Syphilis, the last
vestage, eradicased BY aneuraIizer, diScoye-
ry, and preparation Of our own, and which
has gained us such world wide reputation.
A cure guaranteed in all cases.
None of our medicines sold By the bottle or
package.
April %, 1870. ~
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-08-13
Hoffman, Staley & Co.,
Wholesale GrOcers,
Commission Merchants,
FOR THE SALE OF
Flour, Grain, Butter, Lard, Bacon,
Country Produce Generally.
No. 40 South Uoward Street,
BALTIMORE.
January 4. 1870. lv
Entler's Sure Cure.

o.. "En,ler's Su,e Cure" is sad TO be
the best preparation for CbOlero, Dysen-
terry, Cholera Morbus, Collie, Cramp
Collie, Flux. and Summer Complaint in
children, that has ever been used. lisu
persedCs all other preparations. NucmTc.
no paw. Sold by Druggists and Store
keepers IN every town and village III the
United States. IL has never YET tailed 10
cure the worst cases. Ptice 35 cents per
bottle. Every family should keep il
constantly on hand. 1t will cure the
cramps Of the stomach. 1t ullI save ma
ny a doctors bill by keeping il on hand.
Read tie follow ing certificates:
Sherherds;osD, w. Va, Nay 81, 1865
Mcssrs. W. NJ. Entler X Co.-Gentlemcn
take pleasure in recommending ENfLElHS
SURE CURE, as have used aud sold 1t fer
several wears while in tie Drug business and
can safely Say ii i, the best Diarrhea Medicine
| have ever sold or used. Respectfully,
X. &. BURkElART, NJ. ID.
SurrHERDsrowN, W. Na.-July 81, 1867
Mtssrs. ". NJ. Entier & Co.--GcntS.-On the
night Ol the 18th OF July, iSb9, had severe
attack Of Cholera MUrbus. our Sure Cure
was administered TO me and was relieved IN
>t4utly. can safely recommend il 10 every
one as the best remedy for Cholera Morbus aud
Summer complaints. Yours, &c.
JOHN RAY.
Shcrtrrd,,oun, ". Va, May p, 1865
Mcssis. ". NJ. Eulicr y Co.-Gen,s Since J
have been plhe Drug business hcIe, hnd lhat
ENTLER'S SURE GL.RE takes the lead OF all
article, Of that kind, ii being used ia this neigh,
borhold ard found 10 DC al it is represented
can chcertulIy recommend it to every one.
Youls Respectfully, II. NJ. BILLINGS,
Druggist.
Shephe,Gstown, ". Va, May 8, 1868 -
Mcssrs ". VI. Entlcr s Co.--Dear Sir- Du-
ring the summer of leGG was attacked with
genuine Asi1lic Cholera, and Physicians could
g,c me 10 relief. Your SURE CURE vas
administered 10 me by DR.. Il. G.. Burkhart
ouly took two doses Of II aud was entirely Ct
red believe II saved my life, and can safely
rccommeud IT 10 every one as the very best
medicine in use for Cholera, Diarrhca, &c.
Yours Truly GEO. +. BURkE.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-08-13

G& To CLFAs BLACK LAeE.f-A'
many OF our Iesders msy noi hnow Die
best manntf for cleaning black lace. ihe
following are The directions for dong so:
Sponge The lace carefully viii gID. and
wind j. i.around boiIls 70 dry. fos IL
touched wiIl sn iroa j., would look CLOS
lsy and hatisned Some people hH the
bonls with warm water vtisb esu.e,
she lace 10 dry more .ayiesly 4 IaS,s
moi be placed near The rfre, as il wouH =
give IL rosiy sPpsnanrs. t'af u.1 !
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-08-13
Divine Visitation.

The Cenrreville (Md.) Observer pub
fishes tie following in ils editorial col
umns
A singular case is reported to Us as
having occurred at the National Camp
Meeting ct Oakngton, last week Mr..
BENJAMIN 3. Perkins. OF ChesieitowD,
has been mortified from his youth with
an impedIen. 10 his speech, and when ex'
cited, i, becomes so grea, that he some.
times cannot talk d, all. A, one of'he re-
vlvsl meetings al the camp, Mr.. Perkins
asked Tor the prayers of the people Tor
the removal Of the impeJiment, pledgIng
himself to use his tongue il so loosened to
the glory of God. A minister was asked
TO lead IN prayer, which he DID, and as
he was about closing, Mr., Perains arose
exclsmlng, 81 have it my tongue Is
loosened - and to the surprise ofall pres
emf he commenced religious exhortalIon
which lasted some twenty minutes. and
an eye witness tells us he spoke with re-
mark able Aueucy, and in all bis conVer-
sstron after ihls time he spoke with the
same ease and rapidly. This is re-
msrksble case, certainly.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-08-13
SHOO FLY! SH00 FLY

Sa As "SHOO FLY" i. The order Of
=" the day, | have determined to make
slight addition 10 il and have therefore made
large addition to my stock of BOOTS and
SHOES, and desire TO make SHOO'S FLY
by selling them at the lowest figures Tor
C.7SH.
Full stock oc all kinds Of Goods for Ladies,
Gerts and Children. Call and get supply for
your family, and then ' GU may say ''Sboo Fly,
don't bodder me-" J. 5. FLEMING.
May7, 1870. Il
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-08-13
CHEAPER THAN
r Y F. r

@zx,M 1t gives me pleasure to inform
4ln my patrons and the public gener-
ally that | have just received
large and we'll selected stock Of BOOTS AND
SHOES Of the best quality and latest styles.
Also Hats, (Spring and Summer styles and
eheap;) Paper Collars, Half Hose, Suspeuders,
Neckties, Soaps, Shoe Blacking and Brush
es, Shoe Findings, &c., &c.. which will sell
very Cheap for Cash. would inform THE
LADIES that Ihave the largest and best stock
Of Ladies and Children's Shoes and Caters tina:
have ever had, as we'll as other articles in
their line.
would be pleased to have those in need OF
any thing in my line TO call and examine my
stock and they will find it to their interest 10
buy of me.
U5 All kinds Of work made to order in The
best style anG at moderate prices.
JOHN RAY,
.. Opposite The Market House.
Shepherdstown, April %, 1870. If
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-08-13
Christianity.

Christianity, like child, goes wsnJer.
ing over this world. FeaIlcss IN It's inno-
ceuce, il is not abashed bOlcre princos.nor
conlounded By the wisdom oI synods.
Before it the blood sininrd warrior sheslhs
his sword and plncks the Laurel from his
brow; the midnight murderer turns from
his purpose. and like The hearIsmiucn
disciple. goes OCT and weep' hll'e-ly. 1t
brings liberty 10 The capnre, joy 10 llc
mourner. freedom 10 the slssr. repentance
and forgiveness I" ihe dying. II en"r'
the hui ol the poor man Snd 'i's down
with q en- and lem challicn; ~ make,
ihem cOnWnttd ~ the mItslM Ppvstlons,
and leaves behind 40 ctrI.asuug hl's,iBg.
II walks through e'--i, It,". an1I sll their
pomp and spendou. ihcH imaginable
pride and their unuuefphlc mlscfy, pu.
rIfying. ennoblug, ,coucclIu! aud redeem
ing angel. IL ~ alike the lrnut,iul com.
panions oi childhood and the comfortable
associate Of old age. Il rnnoblcs the ~.
bic gives wisdom to the vic; srl
new grace to the lovely. The pitriol,lI
priest. the poet. aud Ihe loqn ut mtH. al
derive their soblrOc power from is mhu.
ence.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-08-13

Some rs.h lellos says ihsi ,he, g'sing
OF the ballot 10 yop'n sOG.d soi al oCn'
20 much, lOr nope oi shea. would sdpi
that they we're old enough TO vote Until
lbev we're too old 10 !ske sny inieresi 10
politics. s-.z. sS sI-s
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-08-13

The French and Prussian governments
have both declined 10 permit soy foreign
officer. 10 hang around Hesdqnsr,ers, for
The purpose Of obtsinins information end
m.king obseryalion. y tn-- ~
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-08-13

Eve hundred Cinnamon have been en-
gsged 10 complete the Levi, tunnel, on
G.. Il o. r. r., and will be there in a
few days The coIorsd people look on
the arrangement with much aversion.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-08-13
ORGANS ! ORGANS {!

IIANING received, the Agency for Ba-
x ker & Kandaps Organs and Melodc-
ons, will be pleased 10 show the insiFu-
meni aud receive orders. They cannot
be excclIed. The prices range from S75
to $3.50. }. 5. FLEMING, Ag'.
Jane -. 1860. II
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-08-13
TOWN JEFFERSON COUNTY, VIRGINIA. SATURDAY, AUG B 1870
The wedding OF Blanche Butler.

For The benefit Of our lady resders,
who always take sn interest in wedding
and tFoussesus, we publish The following
inventory OF Miss B. B's matrimonial
outfit, from head 10 foot Gentlemen are
not expected 10 read.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-08-13

The following. from 'hc pen ol Geo.
u. Pu,niIcr
"Ihcfe l.. bJt our breath Of pi, 'ul =
beat II ihe hrsu r"tniNi uu- woiid N.l
The nrxL And iu;'" buel iotetv>l "i
pa,niul and awinI su-pcnse. Wide "a"
leel tina, death /, ptcseni with ~, vat "r
sre poweIlcss. snd lie all powerful, and
The faint pulsatOn hcIe - but ne prtlu'"
of endless llic hereafter. We feel IN tie
mid.t Of the stunnIng calamity about 10
befll us, that the earth has 10 rOmpcn.
sslion good enough 10 mIilgalc 'hc sr''f'
NY OF our loss. Bot there 10 no grlci
without some benehcenI provision 10 soft
en- lis inlcusches'. When Ihe good and
lovely die, The menory Of mer goud
deeds. like fhc moohbesms ON he stormy
sea, Iigbs up our dskcned he-tr. olJ
lends 10 the surrounding eloim aibssoly
so sad, go sweet. ii ~ We would not, 81
We could, d'speI Ibe dnkners Thai envi
Tons Us. -. ... g.. vaftsiT
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-08-13
DRUGS, MEDlClN rs,
AND
NE M { Il l. $ !

D HR.R p. MAGRUDER having re",''d
~ h,s Store and inc, edsed his stock csn fur
"a u,sh Drugs aud Medicines OF the puf,.'
aud bcs, quality. His Medicines ond CA'm''
Gals are purchased from the best and most ,,il'
lie houses, a',o tie most reliable "atcnt Miu'
icines sarh as Cougb MIXTURES, Lin'menlS,
Soothing : rups, sc. Hair Preparations OF the
Dosl rel,shie quality Fine PeriumerS, Fancy
and Domcstlc Sosps, Brushcs, Combs, Tooth
and Mil Brushes oi the fuest English manu-
factnre. Old Rye W hickey, Brandy, Olc Ho'-
land Gin for medicinal use only. Goa! OH,
Lam 5. ChinCcys, Wlcks, sc.
Prescrip lons carefully prepared and Med
cine. furnished at hours DAY and night.
Or. Msgrudor returns his thanks to the Tub
lie for their patronage aud hopes for con'ln-
ua1ce 4 the same.
strrr nearly opposite the Court House
Sbepherd-,own, Feb. -. 1870. II
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-08-13

lUST received a, W. u. Lauck's Book
y Store large and varied assortment OF
Stationery which will be offered a! The
following remarkable low prices: PaPer
from 10 25 cents per quIIe. Envelopes
from 10 20 cents per package, snd
still fnther reduction if bought by ils
Quautily A cal is solicited. july 10
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-08-13

I'ol'rhs sasn,s Erd ss,@ nat, ol 80
men hSti us.e a'sd op'sSons =, ,asIsiss.
jeet 6fr.Gy;on end soIsstz3 rs;sasa
liisray queGjons. bot ~'rol y6uy,sss
black srsss eos,s, crsssfs so9 'saiS
Genes. os viii find rseif sis- c-f4ts
vii,i msucn are lired ~ib sT' he ~
ien.riIy Of grin dessh its.lf.s ssi'i' =
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-08-13
PRIV ATE SALE
Valuable Property in Leetown
for sale at Private Sale.

WILL srn a, PrivJ,r Sale nv NAL-
UABLE PROPERTY in Lreto"n
The LOT contains Il Acres Of G'ound,
,con which are several comfortable
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-08-13

ug3ce ~ Alrs.Linc Building, opposite Emit
ltr's Hotel, second door, East cnd.
ArrL 80, $50. !!
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-08-13

aOas Of Disrssl,s sdatss. spea.b"a
abos, hlss 10 John sBs ,gbs sssid. s, d
ssgs. 20 sise bJm credit fst ,~l.i hs -.
accomplished, ~ he is ~i s,.is 40 ).
II kDow hs 10, prsl0tless Ma B,.gkiy..in,
he Gotss hs mskef,""ssks "a issi -
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-08-13

- Ga nan, siu 80 iris sShS H.
ihe chsne.s. are tbs BE siii e.ps ~, (,
Nv ssss 80 - ss-s.@s Ass--<B Bgrs4I
o. Psy Up your duss a. ihls 90; =.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-08-13

TO THINK Ollie who would feel
his u.er nolhingaess in The universe, lei
him read and ponder these truthful lines
We all within our graves shall sleep,
\ hundred years to come
No living soul for US will weep,
a hundred years TO come;
Bu, other men our land will till,
And other men our streets will fill,
And other birds viii sing as gay,
As bright the sunshine IS to-day.
4 hundred years 10 come.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-08-13

VENICE OIL. will heal old cores.
sprsins. bruises, swelling OF Jpinis,
saddle CALLS. &c. Til. is a sure remedy
and especially adapted TO rses snG csl-
tie. Price % cents per bolde. PfePs.
red and cold by s-- -.i-e
Or. X. p. Jiagruder,
.. -r Dugglsi.
July l6- .l . Shepherd.town.
DEMEDY for Drsrries-wiIl cure Di.
ID srrbes. nCholsra. Cholers Mobus.
Crsmp Cholic, Cholera tOisnto M. &c.
This Remedy is warranted az represent
ed. and only needs atrial 40 pross It's ef.
6cacy. Price % cenis.' Prepared and
sold by DR.. r. p. Aagruiey, 5r I
-,.- h.s.....- isst Druggist,
Julyl6 ShepherdsIown.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-08-13

Gen. Dslhgren Of Mississippi, gsl-
Ian, Confed ders,e officer and brother OF The
late Admiral DsIbsleu Of the U. S. Army
is on a visa to Wlncbeslsr, Va. s-
Nine hundred men volunteered in New
York CITY for The Pfuesian army.
A dsshy Colonel" OF fifty years has
been cnttlng swell among wealthy Kan
sss Bido<s, ,lsrely. and his vie has just
sent for him, aud forced him 10 shell on!
$1,000 which he borrowed Of her before
he started out.
To remuve stains from chsrsc,er-ge,
rich, s...-.,-.s ,...-. --s.s5
r The latest psrier gsms- sitting up. IL
l,ses twc',o play II. ,.ls. -.
3 slr In. BAesferd, al A. M. oil sbe
Uuivefsny snd late OF Nof wood school
has ben appointed principal Of ll1e Ep',
copil High School Of Virginia, near al
exsrdlis.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-08-13
Dwelling Houses,

Store and Large Blacksmith Shop.
and Wagon Maker Shop, the whole viii
be sold together or divided, 10 su'i PGr'
ehssers Persons tesiJous OF purchasing
viz be shown The property by Captain
Levi. Lucas Terms made known on
a,nlicauon 10 tho subscriber near Had
scisbble. Berkeley codn,y. Wes' Va, or
tn bcob ! Miller near KearntYssille
Al W SNYDER
M.rch &c. 1870 IL
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-08-13

ITAGELEY'S Grain Cradles with
" 4s,3top's Enclisb Scy'he. for sale
bv McCwdy {. Duke,
;,,alI Chsrlestosn.
An additional supply OF Builders Hard
Il ware Jus, received and for sale by
NtCmdy g. Duhs
;une4 Chaflestown.
NOto Oak Hall for a Cheap sui! ot
VI Clo,bes. you don't believe II call
in and eXsEiine prices. ..r q ID
jnoe4 Lloyt LicNi4er
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-08-13

May u, 1870
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-08-13

Gold turks IN every aim Of life,
Its swsys The lofty and the lowIy'
And shrouds beneath lis sable pail
Each aspiration high and holy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-30
TELEGRAPH NEWS.
ESPECIAL DISPATCHES TO THE GAzETTE.1
FOREIGN NEWS.

LONDON, Sep 3O.-A telegram just received
from Tours contains the following news:
There is considerable INSTRUMENTATION i'll the
French army. The officers are apparently una
BILE to prevent disorder and violence among the
raw and undisciplined soldiers, although severe
examples havo been made of number OF Often
ders.
The Prussians have not yet arrived at Or
leans. They have dtsstcd from their west
ward march and seem to DO concentrating
around Paris.
The report of Il movement Of the Prusslans
on Lyons is also untrue.
The French say that the PrussIan losses
since the war began, and particularly at the in
vestmcnt of Paris, have been so immense that
the German authorities have taken care to con
ccal the facts from the newspapers.
The Times correspondent, writing from Lux
it was not thought it could hold out
French prisoners of war have been set at
work constructing canal in Hanover.
Later adviccs from Paris announce that the
construction OF barbados is being vigorously
pushed under the supervision Of Henri Roche
tort and GuSlava ElOureuS.
The Mobiles have been armed with a new
snd drcadfully destructive engine. The invcn
ton has just been made aud is kept IL pro-
Iound secret 1t is said to be moro formidable
than the famous mitrailleuSc.
The Tours firenlen are being enrolled Large
numbers OF brcech leaders have been distrbu-
ted TO such OF the Gardrs Natonaux as had
luierur arms.
Tours, Sept. 50 Inter aIVlces from Paris
mention series Of successful engagements
around the city.
The artor of the bescsed has been much
increased by these Victories
New treech-Ioading cannon have been placed
on the ramparts.
There are no signs of the enemy in this d.
rection yet.
LYONS, Sept. % via Tours, 3O.-Ihe pol.
i,ical excitement has entirely subsidized.
a few additional arrests OF Cluseret's ad-
hercnts have been made
RoUEN, Sept. 90, via Tours, Sept. Co.
Another balloon fromP arts landed near Nantes.
The Courier, with great number OF letters
and packages, has gone forward to Tours.
LONDON, Sept 30.-There ia no abatement
ia the military preparations of Russia.
At the arsenal at kiev, five hundred percus.
sion muskets arc daily turned into breech-
load erS
The streets are full oil soldiers and sailors,
moving into position, and crowds collecting, not.
wthstanding the storm, to witness the soem-
mites.
There is some talk now (at eleven 'clock) of
postponemcnt
LONDON, Sept. 30.-The naturalization treaty
between the United States and Austria has
been signed by both governments.
Tours, Sept. 30.-1t is proposed to abolish
all pensions, and the leaders OF the government
propose to tax no salaries.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-30
Farragut GbseQuics.

NEW YORK, Sept. 3O.-The weather is rainy
and unpropitious for the Farragut obscquies
although the arrangements are complete. The
public schools have been dismissed Tor the day,
the Stock Board closes, and business in good
part is suspended.
Thousands Of flags are at hlIt mast; all the
public buildings arc drapcd and nearly every
house along Broadway and the other streets
where the procession is to move, is tcstooncd
in black
Among the notices displayed are the 70!
lowing: 'Onc Of the icw-thc immortal
names that were not born to die.
"Wc mourn the loss OF this pillar which has
fallen from the old temple OF liberty.
New York Sep. 30.-The remains OF Ad-
mira Farragut arrived this morning on the
Bristol, accompanied hy il committee of the
New York Common Council. They We're TAX
en- thence in the tug-boat Catapa to the
Brooklyn Navy Yard.
The CommandaDt Of the Navy Yard and a
number OF other officers being on board, the
tug LETT the Navy Yard about 1890, and ar.
rived at the foot OF Canal street at / a. m.
admidSt tremendous salute of guns, and the
remains were handed over to those in waiting.
The procession started Immediately, amidst
salutes of the guns and immense crowds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-30
LOCAL NEWS.

TIE EQUINOCTIAL STORM. Though deferred,
the equinoctial storm did not fail to pay its &C.
customed visit. It mmenced raining on
Wednesday night last, and with intervals, has
continued, accompanied with northeast wind,
until the present time. The tide hls been un-
usually high, OVERLOOKING some of the wharvee,
and extending up into King and Prince streets
as far as Union. Along tho line Of the O., A.
Il NJ. r. r. the damage caused by the food
that prevails has been considerable. The main
bridge across the James river at Lynchburg,
the bridge over Moore's Creek at Charottes.
vile, aud the bridges over Tye River and
Rocktish Run have been swept away, and an
extensive wash has occurred near Shadwell
station, between GordonsvIe and Charottcs.
VILE The through train that left here yes
terday morning is detained at Gordonsvllc,
and the train due here yesterday evening was
at Charlottesville at 7 o'clock this morning.
A largo number of hands arc at work night
and day making the necessary repairs. and
travel, il is expected, will be resumed this
evening. Tho through train left this morning
on time. The road is uniniurcd as far as Cul
PEPPER Though the Potomac is full! the runs
in the Immediate neishborhool Of the city are
not unusually high.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-30

POLICE REpoRr.-Mary Odell, on complaint
OF Kate Martin, both colored, for dlsorderly
conduct and protane language, was fined and
discharged.
Mary Allen on complaint of Thomas Free
man, both coored, for tearing down complain
ants fence at Newtown, was dismissed, as the
charge was not sustained, and costs assessed
against complainant.
Joseph Moore, boy for striking Edward
CrankIin, colorod boy, with knife, was dis
charged with an admonition.
Catharine Hamburg, on complaint of Bette
Lee, both colored, for disorderly conduct, was
tined and discharged.
Margaret McCuin was committed to jail Tor
further examination on the charge OF stealing
about fifty dollars from the people OF the
house in which she lived.
Affairs at police headquarters continue as
they have been for the past several days-very
quiet.
On several occasions of late, the policeman
on the Court House beat, has had stones hurl-
ed at him while extinguishing the lsmp,at the
intersection of Columbus and Patrick streets.
MAYORS OFFICE.-Complant was made by
Robert Ivory, colored, against Mathew Perc-
cree, canal boatman, for an assault made upon
the complainant while on the Georgetown
Level, but as the offense was committed out.
side the limits OF the Mayors jurisdic ion, nc
warrant could be issued.
NIdHT REpoRT-Night rainy and dark.
There were no disturbances and 10 arrests,
and the streets were as quiet as usual.