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Shepherdstown Register

Location

Shepherdstown, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1850

Page

5

Destructive fire engulfs Thompson Nailor stable scene

A large fire Sunday morning consumed the stable and coach-house of Mr Thompson Nailor at Pennsylvania Avenue and 14th Street in Washington, destroying carriages and thirty horses. Water shortages hampered the fire department’s efforts amid a disgraceful Harrisburg incident targeting Mr Valentine Best, new Speaker of the Pennsylvania House. Father Matthew arrived in Charleston, and Georgetown Market reports weak flour demand with Shenandoah cotton at 85 and Ordinary at 481.

Washington Rn Thompson Nailor Pennsylvania Avenue 14Th Street Harrisburg Valentine Best Pennsylvania House of Delegates Georgetown

Annual Exhibit Outlines Sheppstowe Bridge Company Affairs

The report notes the Potomac River bridge venture cost including the ferry at 15 000 and total stockholder subscriptions of 14 278 622 from private and 5 807 5 from others. It praises prompt payment by most stockholders though a few contributed nothing while Mr Bowvres expresses strong belief in fishing prospects benefiting the company and stockholders. At yesterday’s meeting officers were re elected with no board changes save Jos B Seliteyv replacing Ehud Turner due to ill health. Dr J H Waylor remains, and William Shortt is deceased.

Potomac Orkholders Bowvres Sinekbold- Aitie Frame Olivers Hof Lew J. H. MecEndree J. M. Jewett Noy Jos B Seliteyv Ehud "Purner Berkeley J. H. Way William Shortt

New York Considers Battery Enlargement Measure

The New York Common Council backs a plan to enlarge the Battery at a cost around 8000 dollars. The work would extend the promenade over additional ground while affecting East River navigation and channel depth near Governor Island and the bay area.

Copes Bartert Aloot Common Council of New York Leis Slid Eins Governors Island

Have you nothing to say in behalf of this man

Iris relates a Victorian scene where a young Queen Victoria paused over a death warrant for desertion. The officer argued the soldier deserted three times, but the Queen urged a reconsideration with Have you nothing to say in behalf of this man. The veteran recalled telling friends the gallant episode.

Iris Victoria Duke of Wellington

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