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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-12-06

BRIDAL COUPLE IN TRoUBLE.-A run
away bridal couple from Frederick CO.,
Va, were in considerable trouble in this
place on Friday last. On Thursday
morning a youthful looking gentlemen
from the Back Creek Valley, with his
fair inamorata, to all appearances some
years his senior, alighted from the cars
at this place with the intention of being
Joined in the bonds of holy wedlock
here; but, alas they were doomed to
disappointmcnt-being unable to pro-
cure the necessary license of our clerk.
Nothing daunted, however, they soon
procured horse and vehicle from live
nv keepers here, End were shortly on
their way to Harpers Ferry. Arriving
there, they obtained license tipm Mary
land. and the twain were made one on
the historic bridge over the Potomac.
But, as troubles never come singly, the
horse attached to their vehicle became
fractions, and dashing off wildly threw
out both bride and groom, dragging
the lady some little distance, and bruis-
ing both to a considerable extent.
by this second misfortune they were
detained at the Ferry over night, and
OH Friday morning they lett the horse
and vehicle in responsible hands, and
took the cars for Winchester, having
first informed the owners OF the turnout
of the condition of affairs by telegraph.
Upon the arrival of the Express train
here at 11:O7 o'clock, an officer was on
hand and detained the loving couple,
and took them before Justice Washing
ton, where, after consultation by counsel
on both sides-the bridal party having
been secured counsel by a good-hearted
citizen of Jefferson-a compromise OF
the affair was made. Being once more
freed from their troubles, they embarked
on the 2:O7 trim for home, no doubt
under the impression that 1.-The course
of true love does not always run
smooth. Spirit.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-12-06

S. p. Douglas, Esq, the Jeweler'
made complaint Wednesday morning
before Justice Mathews, charging ). L.
Evan with stealing thirty-hve hundred
and sixty three dollars from his pocket
OH Monday night. Evan was arrested
by Officers Young and Carper, and up
on the examination held yesterday
morning, the Justice thought the evil
dence sufficient to hold him for court.
1t appears both parties had taken some
drinks at Millers saloon and starting
away, Douglas stated he fell on the ice,
and he alleges that Evan when hehelp-
ed him up put his hand i'll his pocket
and distracted the roll OF money
Uariinsburg Independent.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-12-06

SOMETHING NRw.-'Dried oysters"
having been included among the articles
imported, as published by the bureau of
statistics, an inquiry made by Boston
firm as to their origin has elected from
the chief the following explanation (:
':Dried oysters" are imported into San
Francisco chiefly from China, although
a few come from Mexico. They are
taken from the shell and dried in the
sun, without the use of any salt or
chemical preparation, and are imported
in wooden boxes containing one hun
dred pounds each. They are consumed
mostly by the Chinese residents on the
Pacific coast, only small proportion
being used by Mexicans, 4
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-12-06

TwEED's FALL-Iast Saturday in
New York, at 2:3O o'clock. William III.
Tweed was taken in private carriage
from the Tombs to the boat, TO betaken
to the penitentiary on Blackwell's Is
land. He was in charge of two deputy
sheriffs. The "Boss' was accompanied
by his son, VIM. NJ Tweed, and his
son-iri-law, Mr.. 1Iaginnis. a large
crowd witnessed bis departure.
After being taken to Blackwell's Is
land Yesterday Tweed was asked the
usual questions by the recording clerk,
to which he answered that he was aged
fifty, occupation a statesman, no relig-
ion, but his family are Protestants and
he was entered as a Protestant. He
weighed two hundred and Sixty-three
pounds. He was taken to the bath,
and then had his head shaved in peni-
Tertiary style, and was arrayed in the
full striped uniform of the prison. He
had two letters from New York city
physicians recommending that he be
placed in the hospital, but after exami-
nation, by the penitentiary physician:
he was remanded TO common cell
(No. 34,) like all other felons. The
Jacket given him to wear is known at
the penitentiary as the '.lace jacket"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-12-06
THE CUBAN DIFFICULTY.

THE PRoToCoL SIGNED.-DispatcheS
convey the official confirmation OF the
peaceful settlement of the difficulties
with Spain growing out of the seizure
Of the Virginius. Secretary Fish and
Admiral Polo on Saturday agreed upon
and signed a protocol, which has been
forwarded to Madrid by telegraph tor
confirmation. Dispatches from tins
latter point also give assurance OF the
entire agreement of the two Govern
ments. The terms of agreement are
substantially the same as already an
nounced. They include the immediate
delivery of the Virginus to the United
States and the surrender OF all the sur
viving passengers and crew. The salut
ing of our flag, to take place on the
25th Instant, unless satisfactory proof
shall in the meantime be produced that
the Virginius had no right to that flag
or American papers. If Spain eStab-
fishes these facts the salute will be spon-
taneously withdrawn, and the United
States will institute proceedings against
the vessel and the surviving parties,
Spain agreeing on her side TO institute
proceedings against any of her officials
who may have violated either law or
treaty stipulations. The question OF
reclamation Tor damages is reserved for
future consideration. The port at which
the Nirginius and the survivors OF her
crew and passengers are TO be delivered
up will be fixed upon within the next
two days, but the delivery cannot take
place for some time, as communication
must necessarily be had with both Ha-
vana and Santioga The Madric Coy
eminent in agreeing TO these demands
Of the United States Government Is I'M
derStood to have consulted with and act
ed upon the advice of all European
Governments. Notwithstanding the
agreement thus reached, and the proba-
bic avoidance for all cause of wal, the
activity in strengthening and preparing
the navy will not be abated. w hist
all faith is given to the good intentions
of the CASTELAR, Government, there re
mains in many quarters a doubt whether
it will be strong enough to carry out It's
policy. In that event the United States
will have to act on its own authority,
and force the carrying out OF the agree
ment. Dispatches received from la
vana confirm the fears rs to the wiling
ness of the authorities to conform to the
desires of the Spanish Government.
There was great excitement i'll the city,
and a strong feeling against any yield
ing. \ conference has been held, and
manifesto sent to the Madrid Govern
ment asking for further delay, and Sus-
tanning the right Of capture, and the
Justice of the subsequent proceedings.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-12-06
Editorial BreYities.

Joseph G, Banner, famer near
Broadway, Rockingham county, Va
hung himselfin his porch about mid
night on Saturday night 18th instant
No cause assigned. He was twenty
three years old, leaves wife and child
A California paper says: "Born-A
son, a regular tifteen-pounder, to the
wife of Elder Mannheim, the eloquent
expounder."
Many of those thrown out OF employ
ment at the North are returning to En-
gland. Others have gone to Canada
From Montreal we get the exaggerated
estimate that thirty thousand workmen
have settled in that province from the
United States on account OF the stop
page of manufactures.
Oscar Little, who was jointly indicted
with his brother Lycurgus tor the muir
der of their brother Clinton, in Clarke
county, Va, whose trial was removed
to Winchester, has been convicted OF
murder in the second degree.
A. J. Kearney, the street preacher,
whose performances in Harrlsonburg,
have been noticed, has been arrested
and is now in jail at Charlottesville, for
disturbing the peace and threatening to
shoot somebody. He had his Bible III
one hand and his pistol in the other
while preaching over there.
The Manassas (Va.) Gazette publishes
in an extra adj, ertising sheet the land
of nearly the half Of Prince William
county, Va, returned delinquent for
taxes and offered for sale by the sheriff
on that account. The taxes due range
from 1865 to 1878, inclusive, with 6per
centum per annum. The list embraces
upwards of five hundred names.
The Cumberland Times says that the
Superintendent of the b. & o. Railroad
rolling mills has received orders 70 keep
the works under his charge in state Of
suspensionr TO the present.
We are glad to note that the House
of Delegates on last Friday passed Sen
ate bill No. 256, the bill which requires
Certain public sales to be advertised il
the newspapers.
Lewis Conversion, executor OF John
Bell, decd. sold, on the 9th inst, to
James Il. Hunt, of Fairfax county, Va,
u farm in Fork Township, i'll Warren
county, of 200 acres, belonging to said
estate, for $500, one-half cash and the
balance in one and two years, with i'll
terest from date.
The Secretary of State has issued
certificate of incorporation to the CItl-
zen's building Association Of Martins
burg. Major E. S. Troxell and ten 9th,
ers are the incorporators, ard tie capital
is limited to Sl50,O0O.
There was an accident on the third
division of the B. e o. Railroad on FIJI
dav last which resulted in the death of
man by the name of George Dickson.
Seventy-two SHOWS are predicted by
the wise ones for this winter. We have
already had five Of them.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-12-06
Hlarria9es.


On the 10Th ult., at the Genital Ho.
tel, Frederick city, by Rev. j. A Price,
JOHN T. MAGERS, of Frederick Co,
Md, to Miss MARY j. ROHR, OF
Charlestown.
In ST. James Church, Richmond,
Va, oil the 10Th ult., by Bishop +. NJ.
Whittle, Dr. JOHN \. UPSHUR TO
LUCY p. WIIITTLE, drughter of the
officiating clergyman.
On the Bridge at Iarpers Ferry, on
the 9th ult., by Rev. l.. T. Reese, &.
Il. ANDERSON to CATHARlNE
KENNY-both of Frederick county,
Va.
On November 18th, 10y Rev. j. +.
Ockerman, Mr. GEORGE w. HOW
ARD, of New York, to Mrs. SALLIE
MATTHEW'S, of Martinsburg.
On November 25th, by same, Mr..
JOHN L. MENSER, to Miss ANNIE
Z. FIERY, both of Martinsburg.
On the 9th ult., at the Falling Wa
tiers Presbyterian Church, by Rev.
VIM. w. Downey, Mr. HENRY Gull
LIAMS to Miss EMMA G. ROPP, all
of Berkeley county, w. Va.
BY the same. ut the same time and
place, Mr.. GEORGE w. HORNER,
to Miss MAGGIE G.. FLEMING, all
of Berkeley county, w. Va.
On the 27th ultimo, at the City Hotel,
in Frederick city, 10y the Rev DR.. Diehl,
JOHN {. STORM to Miss MARY ID.
PETZNER, both of lIarpers Ferry.
In Martinsburg, on the 27th of No
yember, bv Rev. NJ. l.. Cutler, MIR.
GEORGE WILLIAM BAST, Of Shep-
herdstown, to Miss CLARA Y. SllO-
Der, Of Martinsburg.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-12-06

ny- Books VS.. LUcAs.-In the case
of Robert A. Lucas, Executor, VS.. j. G..
Brooks, in the Supreme Court OF the
United States, at Washington, the judg-
ment of the District Court for the Dis
trict of West Virginia, in favor OF Mr..
PC. Brooks, was confirmed. The pro
perty involved is an excellent farm ~
inc about 3 miles South of this town, on
the road leading to Duflields, and upon
which Dr. r. A. Lucas has resided for
q number of years.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-12-06

r@ PLAYI:tG rI5E hIscElEF.-We I'M
derstand tn. On Tuesday night of last
week, some wholesale destruction was
committed in the churches at Union
Vile by some person or persons In
the Lutheran Church the Bible, lamp
chimueys, curtain, sc, were carried
away AID destroyed. In the NJ. L.
Church, lamps and windows were bro
ken and carried away, and lamp chin
neys from the school house. The par
ties then proceeded to Capt Joseph
Hess clearing, and carried from the
cabin there q lot of bed clothing and
chickens. We hope the parties will be
ferreted out and death with to the ex-
irene penalty of the law.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-12-06

Clarence Prentice, the only surviving
son of the late Geo. d. Prentice, was
killed on Saturday night, the 10Th ult,
near Louisville, KY, by being thrown
from his buggy. His injuries were in
teraal-not a scratch being visible on
the body-but he died in few minutes
before aid could reach him. He was
about tbirty-three years Of age. He
leaves one son about twelve years old
the only surviving child of the Prentice
family.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-12-06

Bay" Coon AND TRUE.-We are glad
to see that good old family newspaper,
The NEW YORK OBSERVER, has come out
boldly in opposition to the foolish prac-
tioo of batting subscribers with cheap
pictures. It declares the premium bus
mess demoralizing, and repudiates it al
together. 1t will not be long before
every paper that is worth having will
take the same stand. A gooG family
newspaper at So year is the cheapest
luxury that can be enjoyed, and we can
heartily recommend the New York OBJ
server as such paper. S. I. Prime 81
Co., 81 Park Row, New York.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-12-06

MosBY AND PRESIDENT GRANr.-Col.
Mosby, of Virginia, recently called ON
the President, and WAS received most
cordially both by Gen. Grant and the
members of his cabinet. Col. Mosby
offered his services in case ofawar with
Spain. The President replied that there
was no immediate danger of war, but in
case there should be he had perfect CON
fidence in the Confederate soldiers, and
would distribute commissions equally
among the officers of the northern and
southern armies. He spoke most kind
" of Stephens, and was glad that he
was returned to Congress. Col. MOsby
told the President that the Virginia
election was not condemnation of his
administration, and that ho WAS strong
or than ever in the State. The Presi-
dent agreed with him, and was not at
all dissatisfied with the result. He eX-
pressed himself gratitied at the tone of
General Kempers speeches, and favored
Mosby's policy of reconciliation between
the administration and the white people
of the South. The President said that
as long as he was President the officers
appointed through Mosby'S recommen-
dations should not be molested, no mat
ter who tried to GUST them that here
after he intended to appoint TO Office
from the South the best men for the
position, and that he was very much
cratitied at the good feeling manifested
by the Virginia conservatives towards
his administration, and was ready to re-
snOnd to il.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-12-06
s.,5- The Charleston Chronicle con

tains the following items -
The petitions for and against the re
peal of the liquor law pour into the
Legislature in quires and reams OF pa
per. The petitions against any change
are largely in the majority;
STAY LAw.-Some of the delegates
declare that their constituents want a
STAY law enacted. The subject was be-
fore the finance committee one day last
week, and laid up to dry. The best and
most intelligent members are not III Ia
Vol of stay law.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-12-06

sg- The Spirit Of Jefferson says
Messrs. II. 3. and James latham, and
c. De saque, capitalists of Philadelphia
and Maj. Geo. II. Bardwell, of Charles
TOWN. have leased what is known as the
"Cedar Hill property on the West side
Of the Shenandoah river and have set a
force of hands at work to develop the
lead and iron ores which are believed to
exist at that point.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-12-06

p% c. o. LAMpERr.-This gentle
man, our old and esteemed friend, and
an old subscriber to the Register, OF
Martinsburg, stepped into our sanetum
on Thursday. and paid us ten dollars on
subscription, for which he has our I'M
feiyned thanks. When taking into
consideration the panic times, this is a
considerable :windfall," but Charley
keeps the stuff on hand, panic or no
panic. Long may he wave.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-12-06

By" TIE LUTHERAN CONFERENCE
The Virginia Lutheran Conference
which was in session in this place for
several days, closed on Saturday even
ing last, after very harmonious ses-
sion. The following ministers were
present:-Revs. Campbell of Strasburg,
Gilbert of Winchester, Long Of Smith
field, Snyder of New Market. Revs.
Cutler, Shaffer and Keller of the
Maryland Synod were present as
visiting members.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-12-06

I9- Rev. J. Hawkins, of our town,
has raised celery this year that has
bleached beautifully fully q inches in
length. Where is the Williamsport Pr
lot man
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-12-06

BE- DEATn.-We learn that Mrs.
Levi Miller, near Scrabble, from whom
an ovarion tumor was removed by DIR.
Tanner and other physicians, mentioned
in our issue of week before last, died on
Thursday of last week.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-12-06
DEATHS.

In this place, on Monday morning
last, Mrs MARY HOFFMAN, wife of
Mr.. Il. 5. NJ Hoffman, andedest daugh-
ter OF Mr.. Henry +. Cameron, aged 20
years.
At the residence of Mr.. Humphrey
Engle, in this county, on the 2nd inst,
Mrs. ELIZABETH BRANTNER, in
the 10th year of her age
Near Clay City, Illinois, ROBERT
X. son of John w. and Mary +. Satter-
field, November 10th, 1873, aged 5
years, months and Is days, formerly
of Berkeley.
In Martinsburg, on Friday night last,
Miss ANNA VIRGINIA daughter of
Levi and Eva Elizabeth Daily, aged
about "a years.
At Spring HILL" Berkeley county,
on the 23rd inst, JOHN WORTHING-
TON, infant son of George Boyd and
Margaretta Harlan.
In Richmond, Va, on the 9th ult.,
JOHN O. SNYDER, Cashier Of the
Southern Express Company, aged I6
years, formerly of Bcrryyillc, aud eldest
son Of the late David III. Snyder, of this
county.
In Baltimore, November 30th, Mr..
ISAIAH KROESEN, aged 20 years.
oBITUARY
Mrs RACHEL J. b. FILES, wife
Of Mr.. Thomas Files, departed this life
Nov. 9th, 1878, aged lj years and 2
DAYS.
She had been member of the Bap-
tist Church for about five years. Her
christian experience was Of the best
type. She walked humbly with God.
Only Jesus was her motto. She gave
literally TO the support Of the Church,
not only in her own denomination, but
in others also. She was devoted TO her
Masters cause, AMI failed not TO show
her devotion 10y givingmaterial support.
She believed religion compelled her TO
make all she could, to save all she
could, and to give all she could. AS
she lived leaning upon her Saviour, so
she died "She breathed her life out
sweetly there" and has entered into her
rest. a.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-12-06

bG" Our particular friend DIR. J. l..
w. Baker, Druggist, of Martinsburg,
will accept our thanks for a box of 81
mon pure cigars. Long may he wave.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-12-06

Samuel Agge, the colored boy who
attempted to murder Mrs. Kelly in
Washington, by shooting, some days
ago, was arrested at Harper's Ferry on
Tuesday, and taken back to that city,
by Detective Coomes.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-12-06

A French medical writer has exam
med nine hundred cases of suicide, and
deduces therefrom the following concIu-
sions Philosophical or premeditated
suicide is accomplished usually during
the night or little before day break +;
accidental suicide, on the contrary, dur
ing the day, because then the exciting
cause appears. The manner also varies
with the age. In early youth 1t is usu-
ally by hanging; this, during manhood,
is abandoned for the use Of firearms !;
and as the bodily vigor decliues in old
age, the method by hanging is again
adopted
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-12-06
DS EXTRAORDINARY PHENOMENON

Bs5~ EXTRAORDINARY PHENOMENON
A few days since some of our town
boys went up the river to hunt pleas
ants. On their return they stopped at
"Toney's Hole" a well known cave
about mile above town in Maryland,
and whilst examining the surroundings,
they discovered creyice which seemed
to open into vault or chamber connec-
ted with the cave. After some little
trouble they enlarged the hole sufficient
ly to enable them to see something OF
the interior, aud to be able to make out
the form of a skeleton extended Oh the
floor of the chamber, which it Is sup
posed is that of an Indian. One of the
party, whilst looking into the hole, call
ed out, "IIello! old fellow what are
you doing down there 2" and his amaze
men; and that of the whole party, may
be better imagined than described when
in response to the inquiry, the answer
was "No-ihing r. They do say that
the way the parties made tracks for
town would not have disgraoed a two
forty team on a shell road, and we doubt
if any of them will venture again to dis
turb the dead Indian, in Toney's Hole.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-12-06

Mr. Smith is bound to have his joke.
His wife walked nearly in front of a
railroad train the other day, and he
said that if she had gone step farther
his children would have had step
mother.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-12-06

When you hear man complain of
dull times, and say he cannot afford to
pay for his county paper, and then see
him come out of saloon with SIS jug
of wLiskey, you may safely bet your
bottom nickel, there is an occasional
bread panic in his family, and the devil
mot the printers, but his Birthstone
Maiesty,) holds first mortgage on him.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-12-06
~ RrsIaNED us CHARGE.-Owing

~ RESIGNED us CHARGE.-Owng
to his healsl. t. O Rev. J. J. Fitzpatrick,
pastor OF :ha y, l.. Church, South, in
HarrisonbMg, Na., has given up his
charge, there, and I'ill leave in few
days to sped the winter in Florida.
Nj. I. WIS formerly pastor of the NJ.
E. Church, South, OF this place.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-12-06

Call at the bar of the Entler Hotel
for magnum bonum cigar.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-12-06

AT meeting of the Young Mems
Christian Association, on Monday even
inc. November 26th, 1878, the retiring
President submitted his semi-annual re-
port. as follows -