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Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-11-24


AN ORIGIAL REVOLUTIONARY INCIDENT.
The New Haven Courier gives the fol-
lowing account of an occurrence at the
siege of Yorktown, in 1881, which has
never before been in print, and illustrates
the difference between theory and prac-
tice:
With Hamilton, Knox and others there
were present, behind a rsdoubt of hogs
heads and pipes of sand, about 400 Ame-
rican troops. A general order had been
given, that when shell was seen, they
might cry out shell-but not to cry out
shot, when shot was seen- The reason
of this distinction was, that shell might
be avoided but to cry shot would only
make confusion, and do no good. This
order was just then being discussed, Col.
Hamilton remarking that it seemed unsol-
dierlike to halloo a shell, while Knox con-
tended the contrary, and that the order
was wisely given by General Washing
ton, who cared for the life of the men.
The argument, thus stated, was pro-
crossing with IL slight degree of warmth,
when suddenly, spat spat two shells
fell and struck within the redoubt. In
stantIv the cry broke out on all sides, 6
shell shell p' and such a scrambllng
and jumping to reach the blinds and get
behind them for defence. Knox and Ha-
milton were united in action, however dlt-
fering in words, for both got behind the
blinds and Hamilton to be yet more Sc
cure, held on behind Knox, Knox being
very large man and Hamilton a small
man.) Upon this, Knox struggled to
throw Hamilton off, and in the effort HIM
self Knox rolled over, and threw Ham
llton off towards the shells. Hamilton
however, scrambled back again behind
the blinds. All this was done rapidly,
for in two minutes the shells burst, and
threw their deadly missiles in all direc-
tons 1t was now safe and soldier-like
to stand out. Now" says Knox, "now
what do you think, Mr.. Hamilton, about
CRYING shelr-but let me tell you not to
make breastwork of me again" DR.
Monson added, that on looking around,
and finding not man hurt out of more
than 400, Knox exclaimed, " it is a mira,
Gle !''
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-11-24
HOW THE QUAKER OUTwITTED
t. THE ROBBER. ---s-'a -

| A traveller wended the wildS among,
With lrse of gold and silver tongue;
His hat it broad, and all drab were hi.
| clothes,
For he hated his colors-ercept on his nose
And he met with lady, as the story goes.
The damsel, she cast him a merry blink,
And the traveller was nothing loath, I think;
Her merry black eye beamed her bonnet beneath
And the Quaker he grinned, for he'd very goot
teeth,
And he asked, cart thou going to ride on the
heath :'
= hope you'll protect me, kind SIR said the
maid,
Gas to ride this heath over, I'm sadly afraid;
For robbers they say here in numbers abound,
And wouldn't for anything should be found
For-between you and mel have five hundred
pounds"
% If that is thine, dear,' the Quaker said,
g l meier maiden l sooner would wed;
And have another five hundred just now,
In the padding that's under my saddle bow
And I'll settle it all upon thee, vow!"
The maiden she smiled, and the rein she drew,
Your offer I'll take, though III not take you!'
pistol she held at the Quaker's head
Now give me your gold-or I'll give you my
lead,
'Tis under the saddle. think you said"
The dam SCI she ripped up the saddle bow,
And the Quaker was never Quaker till now;
And he saw by the fair one he wished for bride,
Ills purse bore away with it staggering stride,
And the eye that looked tender, now only deied.
. The spirit doth move me, friend broadbrim ,
quoth she.
ITO take all this filthy temptation from thee,
For mammon deceives-and beauty is fecting,
Accept from thy maiden right loving greeting,
For much doth she profit by this Quaker meeting.
''And harI,! jolly Quaker. rosy and sly.
Have righteousness more than Il lass in your eye;
Don't 90 again pccpin" @irls bonnets beneath,
Remember the one that You met on the heath,
Her names Jimmy Barlow, l tell to your tecth.
''Friend james, quoth the Quaker, ''pray listen
to me,
For thou canst confer a great favor, do you see
Tho gold thou hast taken is not mine, my friend.
But my masters and truly on thee depend
To make it appear my trust did defend.
$50 fire Il few shots through my clothes here and
there,
To make it appear twas bloody affair"
So Jim popped first through the skirts OF his
coat,
And then through the collar quite close to the
throat;
Now once through my broadbrim,'' quoth Eph-
rIin, Il VOTE
= lavcbutn brace, quoth bold Jim, land they've
spent,
And won't load again for Il make believe rent
Then" said Ephraim, producing his pistols,
''just give
My five hundred pounds back. or as sure as YOU
live,
III make of your body riddle or Scivc."
Jim Barlow diddlcd and though he was game,
He SAW Ephr"im's pistol, so deadly in aim,
That he gave up the gold, and he took to lis
scrapcrs.
And when the Whole story got into the papers,
They said that the thieves were no match for the
Cluakcrs.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-11-24
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WHOLE No. 90.

and at the piano sat my wife. having just
finished the tune she was playing, in ex
elusive conversation with the handsomest
man in the room. it-r,-s .,lts tsf.-ia
No one appeared 20 know me or notice
my entrance, and stepped TO one side
Tor the purpose OF observing the conduct
ot my wife. had not occupied my posi-
ton long, before, man came to me with
4 a plate, on which were the remnants of
piece of cake and an empty wine-glass,
saying, I" just take that in the other room.
wall you ~ looked at him in surprise,
when he returned my gaze by looking at
my head. thought Of the handkerchief,
and proceeded to take it of. e At that in
slant a full brass band, stationed in ano-
ther room, and which I had not noticed,
commenced playing and the man who had
evidently taken me for waiter, turned
away. My wife still kept her, position at
{" handsome man." and stood in a cor
ner additionally thunderstruck, wonder
ing what the neighbors tcould think" -,
stood thus, wrapt in WONDER at what /
saw before me, observed my brother
from distant city, sitting on chair,
with dozen or more about him. Eurc-
ka exclaimed, and rushed toward him.
l saw through it all in moment The
occasion was his visit, and these We're his
friends. seized his hand, and was soon
introduced to those around him, among
the rest, to the man who had taken me
for a waiter. .e
The band had ceased playing, when
two negroes, dressed in black, with Kos
suth hats and feathers, came into the
room. Each had a violin, and the whole
company formed into double file, headed
by my brother and myself The daIkies
then led off with their violins, and away
we gallopade all''-round and
round the room, As ] passed my wife,
she met my stern inquiring look. with a
passive smile, which he, at her side, had
the impudencc TO initiate.
After making circuit of the room
some half dozen times. the music
ceased, the darkies left, and wine was
passed around.
The company then prepared to leave,
and forming on the sidewalk, they march
ed off TO a lively tune by the band.
turned TO go into the house, with the full
determination of questioning my wife,
closely and severely, in relation TO her
companion at the piano, when .- /
awoke, and found She was lying by my
side, the {" little one" was "crowing," !"
and that / had been indulging IN a some
what singular dream.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-11-24

BIG SroRIEs.-A company of great sto.
ry-tellers being assembled one evening in
the bar-room Of tavern out west, some
astonishing narratives real "whoppers"
had been given for sure facts. At
length when the imaginatons of the mar
rators OF these tales began TO fail them,
somebody called on quiet young man,
who sat gravely in corner for his story.
Oh" said lie candidly, / hay mt
anything TO say. i might tell story.
but nothing 10 compare with that Just
told"
However the company insisted. and the
young man began: -....-.
The adventure am about to relate.
is somewhat singular but il will not
surprise you after what you have heard
was once skating on very smooth and
extensive piece of ice, and having skates
on my feet i almost flew. Indeed so
great was my velocity that did not see
an air hole that lay in my way, but drop
ped into it like bar of lead, and the head
was shaven clean off my shoulders by the
sharp ice"
This assertion made great laugh and
some one asked the young man how ma
ny times his head would bear shaving OFF.
Hear me out, % he said gravely. "You
remember | said / was going very swift
y, and the day was very cold Ny body
then with its acquired velocity, went. un-
der the ice as fast as my head moved over
it. Coming to another air-hole. down
popped my head and frozc in the exact
position l would have desired. So you
see l had my head cut off and put on
again without the least exertion on my
part"
"Ducky -
"But this is not the end Of my advcn-
ture. On my return home, I sat by the
fire revolving my wonderful escape, when
my neck beginning to thnw. / undertook
TO blow my nose. and threw my head
chuck-behind the backlog"
"And what then ?''
Nothing" repeated the narrator.
grayely, feeling his neck, t" only my head,
1 believe, hasn Z stuck quite 30 well since. /"
IL is needless to say that this was the
last big story told that night in the coun-
try tavem.-1Stdr 1Spdngied Banner.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-11-24

SOMETHING FOR TIE GIRLs.-Men WHO
are worth having want tcoaen for wives.
A bundle of gewgaws, bound with string
of flats and quayers, sprinkled with Coz
logne, and set in carmine saucer-this is
no help for a man who expects 70 raise
family of boys on yeritsble bread and
meat. -
The piano and the lace frame are good
in their places and so are ribbons, friils
and tinsel, but you cannot make dinner
Of the former, nor bed blanket Of the
latter And awful as tbe idea may seem
to you, both dinner and bed blanket are
necessary to domestic happiness. Life
has its realities as we'll as fancies but
you make It al matter OF decoration,
remembering the tassels and curtains, but
forgetting the bcdstead. Suppose a
young man Of good sense. and Of course
good prospects, 70 be looking for wife
what chance have You 70 be chosen p
You may cap him or trap him, or catch
him but how much better TO make IL an
object for him to catch you. Render
yourself worthy Of catching. and you will
need no shrewd mother or managing bro
theirs TO help you TO find a market
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-11-24

The Chinese thanked him, and asked
hlm for his custom as long as he remain
ed in Canton. although, he added. if he
always had such difficult work given him.
there would be nothing gained by il. -
From that day the captain could never
tell one pair of itrowsers from the other,
so much were they alike He brought
them 9th back to Franco as specimens Of
Chinese industry. cl DO Ea-zt'I7 s.,i
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-11-24

~ What government is best? That
which teaches us to govern ourselves.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-11-24

--. NAY be In. q a.-rs.r s
One fine Sunday evening l walked ont,
and had not proceeded far, before L found
myself in conversation with couple of We
ry pretty girls. They were neighbors o!
mine, and though We had resided near
each other for several months, we had
never become acquainted. They were
very pleasant and agreeable, and before i
was aware of it, found myself inside OF
the house, and seated between them on
sofa. But | soon found myself in the
fix of the chap who said - - e.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-09-22
MACHINE FOR CRUSHING, GRINDING, AND
PULVERIZING.

Recently Patented IN this Country and Europe. :
GoCHRAN'S TLANosPHERIoAL QUARTZ CRUSHING AID Pull
~ vERzSo MACHINES In daily operation for the
inspection of the public and will be submitted to any
These machines by their simplicity of construction their
durability, the undoubted principles upon which they OPP
crate their effective operation and result justly entitled
to the consideration of all parties engaged In grinding,
crushing and PueriziDg Quartz Iron Ore Zinc, Copper
and Lead Ores and all other Ores Mineral substances
1t Is the peculiar feature Of the economy OF these
chimes that they found capable Of crushing and puyer
zng Into the finest powder amount OF Quartz other
earthly matter In proportion 10 the amount OF weight or
power applied The earthly matter completely ground
and pulverzed that the Gold be easily separated and
subjected to any process Of amagamaton that may be
cessary.
The machines work deliver wet or dry, may be
quired, and run with little friction (beng almost without
machinery requiring lubrrating; the principle upon
which they operate precudes the possibility of their being
put out Of order do they heat material while being
puverzed They at applicable for all purposes Of
grinding and ulyerizn from those required by the Drug
gst to those of tho most extensive operations in California
and Australia.
These machines from to twelve feet In diameter
with balls spheres from three inches TO five feet in diam
eter each machine weighing om $50 pounds to 20 tons
each, and sod with the right to them at from 500
to $4,000 each
They be worked by steam water, horse manual
power according to their size; and by changing the veo
city and proporonng the weight the top of the balls,
man or horse upward
The prepyieoTs Of this Invention solicit examination, and
c pTore dy practical tests The eaa superiority and economy
Of these machines orer am other for crushing griding or
palrersing, heretofore offered to Mspatbhc.
These machines may be in operation at the foot Of
South Eighth Street, Wiiamsburgh, at the large Patent
Block and Saw Factory Of hIessrs Burr Waterman Co.,
first street south Peck Slip Ferry every day. from to
and from TO For further particulars apply
to E. J. BUSTING CO.,
aug 23-2w 80 Cliff street, New York.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-09-22
TERMs-ALwAYs IN ADVANCE.
MAYORS PROCLAMATION.

M HEREAS by the act entitled !" An act relating 10
w Dogs" approved 18th july 1929 and the act amend
Ing the same approved 9th April 1885, IL Is provided that
whenever II shall be made appear TO the satisfaction Of
the Mayor that animal Of the dog kind" within the
city shall be deemed and considered mad" ~ shall be the
duty Of the Mayor issue his proclamation requiring
all animals Of the dog kind shall be- kept confined for such
number Of days he hall deem expedient and proper TO
state In said proclamation exceeding ninety days. and
II shall be the duty Of the city constabes and lawful for
any other person. to kill and bury all and every doy going
at large contrary TO the said proclamation &c:
Now, therefore, II having been made 10 appear 70 sat
sfacton that there "anmas OF the dog kind mad
within this city do hereby give notice all whom II may
that all animals Of the dog kind In this city
required to be kept confined for and during the term
thirty days from the date hereof aud the police officers Of
this Corporation required enforce the respect
to all sh may be found going large contrary this
proclamation.
Given under my hand at the Mayors Office the city Of
Washington, this seventeenth day Of August, 1852
aug 1s-d2&law3w JOHN W. MAURY Mayor
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-09-22

GRAY a BALLANTYNE having secured commodious
N and convenient premises In Seventh street. doors
above Odd Fellows Hail. Opposite the old stand OF Gray
oer new and beautiful assortment Of Religious BOOKS SO
ected with great by OF the rm 10 which they IN
yite the attention Of the Christian public.
They would also respectfully state that having become
the general agents In this city for the sale Of the puooa
tons Of RoRERT CARTER BRoFERs and OF the METHODIST
Book CONCERN they win always have complete supply OF
their respective publications ON hand.
They will also keep general assortment of the pubica
lions OF the Presbyterian Board American Tract Society
American Sunday School Union, &c.
Their assortment OF JUVENILE Books and Works suitable
for Sunday School Libraries will be very extensive.
The Depository Of the Washington City Bible Society IL
transferred TO their store Neat Bibles at rs cents and
Testaments for 6L cents H
IL will be their ambition and pleasure TO keep such
assortment Religious Books will entirely supply the
increasing demand for this kind Of literature.
They earnestly solicit the cooperation OF Christian friends
In the great and important work OF widely circulating this
class OF publications. and thus couneractng, in de-
gree the deeterous effects Of the light and corrupt reading
that Ia flooding the country to such fearful extent
In addition to their extensive assortment OF Religious
Books which comprise all the best standard aud miscea
neou works of that class they win keep constantly hand
great variety Of valuable Historical Miscellaneous, and
Juvenile Works OF unexceptonabe character; Books OF
Sacred Music; Hymn Books such used In all the
different Churches; Bibles and Prayer Books in every
rey OF binding and all prices; Albums, Annuals and
beautiful Gift Books splendid Family Bibles and School
Books of every kind In use, at the lowest prices.
Blank Books and superior Stationery in great variety
Pocket Knives PoreMonnaies Portfolios Writing Desks,
superior Gold Pens, and variety of Fancy Articles
G liberal discount will be allowed to ministers and
wholesale purchasers.
WAsuNGToy, 1852 sept 3-ytr
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-09-22
A CARD.

INHE SUBSCRIBER beg, leave 10 return his thanks 10
his friends for the very liberal support they have
given him, and respectfully socits continuance Of the
lie may be found at all times At his old stand,
street. between 9TH and Sh streets where m expenses
small sud afford him an opportunity 70 sell moderate
terms 20 his customers.
lie has just received One assortment Of spring goods
which viii be made up In the best Misunderstanding
Cloths fancy Cassimeres AMI Nesngs Of SILK, white Mar
settles, and fancy qualities, beautiful articles Also white
DrillnRs, shirts Collars Crayats, Stocks, Suspenders &c
Piesse call and examine before purchasing elsewhere
mhr l3-tr 1 q MIDI
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-09-22

NOTICE.

rHE undersigned would respectfully inform the citizens
of Washington and the public in general that they
have this day associated themselves in in the
Auction, Commission, and Housefurnishing Business The
business In future will be conducted under the firm Of
Green Scott Their place business Is the of
9th street and Pennsylvania avenue, where they will keep
constantly hand good and general assortment Of Fur
niture, and would be happy to supply their friends and
those who may favor them with their custom at reasonable
prices. A. GREEN,
o a.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-09-22

HAMPT0N's VEGETABLE TINCTURE by its mild nc
ton the Stomach, Liver and the Kidneys will Dys
pepsia, Cough, Asthma, bronchial and Lung Affections
Pains in the Back sde and Breast Consumption Scrofua
from impure blood and Is the greatest Female Medicine
known.
For Cholera Morbus Cholic DIarrhoa and all diseases
incident TO the bowels In the season. It has
equal.
We the afflicted TO call those having this wonderful
article for sale and get pamphlets, gratis.
For sale by c. Stott Co., Washington, D. @.
Wallace Elliot y and 18th sts.
ID. Is. Clarke cor. Md. ay. a | It'll At.
J, Winner, 9th ST.. near Louisiana nv.
McIntire's, cor. and eth 81.
X. =, T. Cissell, Georgetown.
@. z, Berry, Alexandria, Va.
And by Druggists generally, everywhere
MORTIMER a MOWBRAY,
aug ll-tr General Agents, Baltimore 81.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-09-22
MIR. ]. x. G00pALL.

Professor and Teacher Of Dancing, Department, ca
hsthenic, Sceptre, and he more athletic Indian
club exercise for gentlemen, from London
HAS the honor TO Inform the families Of this n.ghbor.
IL hood that, at the request Of many Ladies and Gen.
emen he will take up his residence in Washington for the
purpose Of teaching the above indispensable branch OF
gcnteel education and having studied ander Mr. MASON
and Dir TENsEI OF London also practice Of sixteen years.
and testimonials from the first families and parents and
guardians Of youth, enable him 10 mpart all the fashion.
able elegant Dances in style that will only him
credit but give general satisfaction TO hs patrons.
Mr. GooDAL Is making arrangements for elegant suit
Of roos and due notice will be given his pupils he
specifically socs early call TO enable him TO fully carry
out his plans relative 70 his casses
Mr. o. will also devote all his spare time TO gentlemen
wishing to study and practice the Violin and yioonceo,
and who wish to continue them with the aid of master
and, guarantf his ability he need only mention that
he Musical Director and Leader the National Theatre
Orchestral Band and he respectfully invites ali TO inspect
his testimonials from families and schools he has taught
during q long period In England
Mr. O. will also give Lessons In Singing, md intends TO
form Vocal and instrumental Glasses and In the interim
will be happy to give private lessons In any the above
branches.
Address at Mrs. WnLBs street corner d 10th.
lift
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-09-22
REV. VERNON EsKRIDaE. U. s. N.

PORTSMOUTH, [Va.) Aug. IL, 1851.
Mr.. j. E. B0Rsh-Dear Sir: While i am In general OPP
have great confidence in the virtues of amptons wage
table Tincture For several months past have used 1t In
my family and In Dyspepsia loss Of appetite dizziness and
general debility with entire 80 far my expert
extends therefore, take pleasure In recommendng
to the afflicted a. safe and efficient remedy
am, respectfully, yours, VERNON ESKRIDGF,
Chaplain In the U. g. Navy.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-09-22
Marble and other kinds of Stone!
FOR ALL UsEs
IOHN A, KIRKpATpICR

At has Marble Yard, near The National Theatre,
prepared TO furnish all orders for MARBLE MANTRLs
il MONUMENTS T0AIBS, 6RAyESTONRs, TABLE
TOPS, TILES FOR FLOORS, GARDEN gTATUARY, &C.
reasonable terms be had elsewhere and at the
shortest notice and would respectfully invite purchasers
call and examine his large and extensive stock on hand
ap2l-tr
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-09-22
BOOKS ON GARDENING.

BOOKS ON GAhDEkLNG.
Nj cMAHON's AMERICAN GARDENER, adapted 10 the
wi Climate and Seasons Of the United states.
Bridgeman's Young Gardeners Assistant vol.
The Fruit Flower, and Kitchen Garden; by ratrIck NELL
Ill. ID.
The Fruit Garden illustrated with 10 figures; by
Barry. / vol.
The Ladies' Companion 70 the Flower Garden; by A j
Downing. l vol.
The American Fruit Culturist; by J. J. Thomas vol.
Schenck's Gardeners Text Book. l vol.
Buist's Family Kitchen Gardener. l vol.
Brecks Book OF Flowers &C.. &c, together with all the
latest works Landscape Gardening, Rural Architecture
Sc, &c.
For sale by TAYLOR A MAURY,
mar S0--tr BOOKSELLERS. near Ninth street