davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-05-19
'FRlc Following WORK

N ILL be forwarded to order, At the price
w mentioned, FREE OF POSTAGE, to any part Of
the United States, the receipt of the money for
the same A Fathers Present to hiS Family
The Book of the Season! for 1882. Two Hundred
and Twenty-si EngravingS.
just published new and elegant edition Of
SEAR's PIITORIAL FAMILY ANNUAL, an illustrated
work comprising q fine series of Embellishments,
large octave, of 400 pages. elegantly bound in red
muslin, with new and elegant stamps on tina Gov
ers, designed expressly for the work gilt and let
tered, in the most finished style of modern book
making. Retail price only $500
This splendid volume prises in itselfa Com
p!ete Library of Useful and Entertaining kaoWl-
edge, condensed in form, familiar in style copious
in information. embracing an extensive range of
subjects. The Engravings about eco in number
are strictly illustrative, being principally repre-
scntations of Natural Scenery, Costumes Man
ners, Monuments, dc.
On examination, the above work will be pro
nounced by every intelligent person under whose
observation it may come as one of the most suit
able presents for father to present to his family
both as regards the quality and the number of lis
embellishments, and the pure character of its CON
tents. In preparing every article for its page,
the greatest caution has been used to admit moth
ing but of an improving and instructive chArao-
ter.
A0ENTS WANTRD-In every section Of th. Union
to sell the above work. Persons dcsirous Of eng
ging in its circulation had better purchase two or
three copies, procure the names of their friends
and @cquaintHnces as subscribers, and then send
or the copies necessary to supply them.
kS- Orders respectfully solicited. For furthsr
particulars, address the subscriber (post-paid. :
ROBERT SEARS,
Isl William Street. New York,
~ The most liberal remuneration will be al
cure subscribers to the above. From oS 70 80
copies may easily be circulated in most of the
principal cities and towns throughout IL E ooun-
Wy. Dec. 81.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-05-19

REMARKABLE INSTANCE OF COURAGE
The Lincoln Mercury IAN English paper
relates the following case of courage and
presence of mind Mr., Edward Smith,
baker of Whalpolc, upon entering his
bakehouse early in the morning, found it
on fire it had been burning probably all
night. There was about half a ton of Goals
in the room, and these it is supposed, were
ignited by some embers from the oven.-
The whole mass had taken fire. The
shelves were burnt, and two great beams
above. Immediately over the room was
a chamber occupied by Mr.. Nurse, grocer,
as warehouse, who resided in the ad-
joining house, The chamber, a very
large one, was stored with drugs, oil, pa-
per, &c, and quantity of gunpowder
Mr.. Nurse was Immediately aroused from
his slumbers, and made aware of the
dreadful fact. His property was not in.
sured, and he felt that the next minute
might end in the loss of his property and
the lives of the inmates. Resolving at
once to avert such catastrophe or per
ish, he proceeded to the chamber, and
found the flames had already penetrated
the floor in the far corner, close to an
open raisin box containing IS pounds of
gunpowder quantity of apples around
the box were thoroughly roasted, knot
in the box was exuding turpOntine from
the heat, a cask of oil in the same corner
was leaking from the heat, and some
hampers fstraw were on fire. The cour-
agsous shopkeeper took up the box of
which was already very hot,
and conveyed it safely away, The FIRE
was afterwards subdued.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-05-19
dsreeIey,s IEraYcIs-ill Eurone.


GLANcES AL. EUROPEi IN series Of lei
STters from Great Britain, France, Italy, &c.
BY HORACE GREEDY, Octave, Cloth, Price
One Dollar This volume comprises the obsef1
vaiions made during MIR. GREEfEY's recbnt Ea-
ronean tour. ON Society,", Manners and Cns.
toms. Art, Literature, Agriculture, Foreign Poi.
tics, and great variety Of other attractive and
exciting topics. liat 81 'si..lq-- -s.tt
Il has copious notices Of the Great Exhibition
or Worlds Fairin london eomplete descriptions
of the Cultivation Of tic Soil IN different coun-
tries brilliant criticisms of the Works OF Ant q
the Great European Capitals and graphic Sksselis
Is of Public and Domestic Lifoin London, Paril,
Rome, &C., written In the frank, stEaighttorMats
piquant style, for which Mr.. Grsely Il widely
celebrated.
A more authentic Instructive, and amusing
Book of Travels has probably never been isshti
from the American press. The vast amount Of
information which ii contains = IN suck
lively and off.hand manner, that tho pernsal OF
the volume becomes as Interesting as novel. e.
Whoever would obtain fresh, dagnerreotype
view of the present state Of England, should NO,
fail TO make himself acquainted whit ~ eoA-
tents. Even the discussion of the driest topics,
which il sometimes takes up, Is enlivened with
such frequent flashes of hnmor, and perYadaa
with such genial and sparkling yivacity, that ne
one who commences the volume can lay II dswA
without finishing itsperusal.
We confidently anticipate very extensive cir
bullion for this work throughout the United
States. The name Of Horace Greeys which 4 ~
widely known as that of any other American cit,
izen, will excite general curiosity to learn the
results II his European experience. We are Ger.
tain that no one can be disappointed in this adj
mirable recital Of his foreign adventures.
Published by Dewitt & Davenport FibHAS
Buildings, New York.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-05-19
Oils, TaIIOyv, Grease, and
Ohio Mineral Paint.

BARRELSMACHINERY OIL. Price IS
COO cts, per gallon.
$500 gallons Do do
in casks of various sizes do
200 barrels boiled paint oil do 55
5000 gallons do do do go =
in casks Of various sizes do do
$50 barrels tanners oil. Various kinds and quail
tiles, from 80 TO 90 cts. per gallon.
1900 gallons in casks of various sizes. Various
kinds and qualities, from S5 to 50 cents per
gallon. =
50 Tons Tallow Grease, for heavy bearings and
coarse machinery, in barrels or casks of any
consistency required. Price cents per ID
100 Tons Ohio Mineral Paint, in barrels at tic
lowest market price. .ar sr
Machinery Oil, warranted not to chill in the
coolest weather, and considered by those using
il equalto Sperm oil.
Boiled Paint Oil, equal to Linseed oil. other
than for white.
1 am constantly receiving large supplies of the
above named articles and my motto is teSunaII
profits and quick Tetprns' p -
80 Water at, tunder the PearIe st. House,
New York, Dec. II, Iss1-tf Wv -
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-05-19

VXTHOLEsALE & RETAIL .DkUGGIST,
wv FAIRAlON'T, VA, Keeps constantly en-
hand and for sale, large and general assortmen M
al lsresh and Genuine DRues e MEDICINES, Chemi-
Gals. Dxe-stuifs, Paints, Oils, Patent Medicinss
Peritfniery. DHNTAfs a. SURGICAL 1SsTnuNHSrs
Sc. Physicians, Dealers, tullerss Dyers, Hattar,
ana ethers will BE supplied with every article I'M
the line, az the lowest market rates. lfS
JAM 1y -A5.p s4yA l11
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-05-19
SAVE YOUR MONEY.

4 MARBLES P. FREEMAN d CO., Late Free
~ man, Hodges S co., Importers and Jobbers,
la Broadway, one door south of Liberty street,
New York, have on hand, and viii be receiving
daily throughout the season. New Goods, direct
from the European manufacturers, and Cash
Auctions, rich, fashionable fancy silk, Millinery
Goods. Our stock of Rich Ribbons, comprises
every variety of the latest and most beautiful de-
signs imported.
Many of our goods are manufactured expressly
to our order, from our own designs and patterns,
and stand unrivellcd. We offer our goods for nett
Cash, at lower prices than any credit house Anne
riCa can afford.
All purchasers will find it greatly to their in
terest to reserve portion of their money and
make selections from our great variety Of rich,
cheap goods.
Beautiful Paris Ribbons, for Hat, Cap, Neck
and Belt.
Satin and Tsfeta Ribbons of all vidths and
Colors.
silka, Satins vslvsts, and Uncut vslvsts for
Hats.
Feathers, American aud French Artificial
Flowers.
Putlings, and Cap Trimmings.
Dress Trimmings, large assortment.
EInbroiderios, CaPos, Collars, UndersleSTsS and
Cuffs.
Fine Embroidered Reverie and Hematitch Cam
brio Handkerchief.
Grapes, Lissss, Tartls!ons, Illusion and CAP
Lnces
Valeneies, Brussels, Thread, silk and Lislic
Thread Laces.
Kid, Silk Sewing Silk, Lislis Thread, Merino
Gloves and Mitts.
Figured and Plain Swiss, Book, Bishop Lawn
and JAconet MuSlins.
English, French American and Italian Straw
Goods
feb 25 IT,
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-05-19

FKtHF most SAFE and elactual remedy ever Disc
IL lvered for.tlle destruction OF worms slSl.st ~
.tiat 81 can be citenito tiis most tender infant
The hundreds Of cures performed aaily py s.l
syrup should satisfy al Of 1ts ~
tues as no parent VIII BE Withouy y ~
giving it tidal Thssyrupt rs entl veg 1atis'
and not composed ,Of, Calomell Hormseen. Hta
Castor OH, and called Vegetable as many arg,
but Is entirely vegetable, and feeOnmehaeu "
the head (physieians Of the country, ana an al
cases whore 1t does not perform according TO the
recommendations, the money Is retlIheu.
would further cay, do not let your ehlloren g 20
premature grave, when so pleasant anu SAY ~
remedy Is at hand, and one that has never failed
to giv We Satisfaction in cases of w ortns or BoMei
Complaints. When your children are afflicted
with blueness under theeyes, picking atthe nose,
Sleep then is your time to use this remedy it be-
ing FOR sale by every respectable storekeePer IN
the county, where you can obtain pamphlet Of
its wonderful cures, as well as Of f
" HobensaclSss Liver Pills. ,-s
These pills being composed of roots and plants,
for diseases of the Bilinary organs, Liver COM
plant DC, congestion Of the Liver is known TO
exist from an inclination to vomit, being present
bitter taste in the mouth, yellow furred tongue,
and thirst, the skin hot, aud the pulse full and
bounding, an extra supply OF bile is the cause
Let the afflicted attend to 1t in time. These pills
will remove all symptoms IN two weeks. AS Q
| Female Pill, they arc unequaled in distractions
either total or partial, thoy have been found Of
inestimable benefit restoring the functional do
| fangementS 10 o heAlthy hcuOIl, PURIFYING tl'
Blood and other fluids so as to ettectually put K
fight all complaints which may arise from female
irregularities-as headache, giddiness, dizziness
| sight, pain in the side, back, dc.
! Price 25 cents per box, with full directions. b
careful and ask for HOBENsACK's LIVER PILLS, n
they are the only genuine, all others being bas'
! imitation. Prepared at HObensack's laboratory
/ Philad
AoENTs.-A. +. Barnes, Clarksburg; Joseph
1 Winters, bridgeport Smith & Co., PruntytOWn
| Smith d Co., Fetterman c. DOtson, West Union
| William Stages, Staggsvi1le; s. NJ. Foreman
| PRrkershnrc; Jos. StenlY. Middlobonrnc. -
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-05-19

@ The proper study Of man. i. mar.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-05-19
DIR. j. II, CarrOII,.-

c,-,, J. & z. B. HURsEY
The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1852-04-15

9th Pass such laws as will be most likely TO
..srre the faithful performance Of the duties OF
an1ipeers, inducing them to keep Irregular
,,5nly of water at all times in the boiler, and
EVER TO subject them 10 undue pressure
I feel every confidence in expressing an opin-
;on that il these few recommendations shall be
Gitbfllly carried out explosions Of steamboat
or. will no longer occur. From many years of
practical experience, and long and careful
Investigation of this subject, | have become
well satisfied, in my own mind that there never
has been a single explosion irf this country but
what could be traced directly to some one of
the causes have enumerated, but which might
have been prevented by prudence and care.
In addition to the remedies here proposed,
Mr.. Guthrie has invented Water and Steam
Indicator, by means of which the passengers
in any boat will be able to tell the state of the
water in the boiler and the amount Of pressure
under which the boat is running We enter
tain the belief that if his system were adopted,
steamboat explosions would become of very rare
occurrence The Senate has instructed the
Secretary of the Navy to test the system invent
ed by Mr.. Guthrie, and we hope the present
Congress will not adjourn without passing
some stringent laws to guard the lives and
property of passengers on board of steamboats,.
The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1852-04-15
THE NATIONAL ERA WASHINGTON d. C, APRIL IS, 1852

ern and Southern wings controlled by slave
holding interested rs to preclude the hope of
freedom TO the bound 30 should the third be so
constituted as TO discourage every effort for
success without the triumph of LIBERAL PRIN-
crpLEs. The chart of its political faith should
be comtfehensive, lofty, ennobling. and en-
during. Its platform should be founded on
rockOon the divine principle Of Equality,
Fraternity Liberty" It should discard ali
temporixing policies and constitute bond of
union for all the true and liberal North and
South. East and West Unless its position re-
lating to American Slavery be bold and def
mite. il cannot receive the sanction of thousands
who have valiantly stormed the citadel of OPP
preston amid torrents of reproach and inyec-
tive and storms of brickbats and rotten eggs (!
May the Anti-Slavery Convention aim high,
and become the beginning of a great and glo-
rious end, is the most ardent and sincere prayer
of ID. NJ. KLC.
March %, 1852.
The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1852-04-15
CALIFORNIA ITEMS.

The Alta California says, the Fugitive Slave
bill designed to introduce slavery in California
which recently passed the Assembly, cannot
pass the Senate. The great mass of the people
are opposed to slavery from principle, and OBJ
ject to il because it will conflict with the in
terests and honor of labor, because its tenden-
cies are not progressive, and they reject it be-
cause it would be a stain upon the escutcheon
of State which has already pledged itself to
freedom Those who struggle against public
Sentiment so apparent and unmistakeable, are
either fo0lhardy or ignorant, or else they look
for success to sinister and reprehenSible means.
The same print says, the great reliance of
the rropagandists is upon the constitutional
convention. Ii is mysteriously given out that
the present Constitution is filled with defects,
though no man has vet had the acumen or
courage to point one out. The Sonth are to be
hoodwinked into supporting it, under the vain
belief that they will procure Territorial Gov
eminent and an ameloration of taxation. And
finally, the Taxpayers are to be literally forced
into paying the expenses of such a convocatiOn,
through the chicanery and address of paltry
politicians who are endeavoring to promote
their selfish ends both in and out of the Legis-
lature. But the scheme must not and will not
work. Carefully as. they have covered up all
the pproaches-slyly as they have drawn their
meshes-and mincngly as they have sought to
push the matter through, they have yet much
to do to accomplish their object Even should
they succeed in submitting the question of con-
vention or no convention to the people, they
ought to know that every taxpayer will make
it his especial duty to oppose every measure
which contemplates an increase in the debt OF
the. State. SO, putting out of view other con.
sderations, the project of a convention is evi.
IDENTIFY foredoomed
A remarkable phenomenon occurred at Hon
olulu lately. The sea was observed to be rap
idly rising; and wave after wave rolled in
each higher than the preceding, until the usua
boundary of the highest tide was passed, and
the ordinarily dry land was submerged. The
tide must have risen some 20 to IS feet above
its usual bounds. Five houses were swept
away, and fences and other property destroyed
to considerable amount.
The clipper ship r. b. Forbes, Capt Doane
arrived at Honolulu on the 5th February, in
SO days from Boston.
Judge Nelson, United States District Judge
of Oregon, has resigned.
The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1852-04-15

pages will find that. it is not with the mere
dry scholar he is cOmmuning, but with one
whose mind has moved in his sphere. thought
his thoughts and clothed truth with illustra-
tons drawn from his own familiar life
The subjects of the lectures are: On the
Being of God; Causes of Skepticism; Perils
of Atheism to the Nation Attributes and Char
acter of God Necessity Of a Revelation from
God 10 Man: Republican Elements Of the Old
Testament: The Identity of the Old Testament
and the New; The Bible Revelation from
God to Man; Proof of Reality Of Miracles; OBJ
iectiops to Inspiration of the Bible Prophecy !;
The DEGREES Of God Memory Of our Fathers.
Working-men of America, buy this book and
read it. You will there find the high subjects
it treats Of handled in the simple, plain, COM
nonsense language of ordinary life, Invested
of all the fog and mist which scholars have
sometimes thrown around them You will feel
that you are talking with one Of your own
class, who has got something to say worth
your hearing We recommend TO you partcu-
larly the chapters on the Republican tenden-
cies of the Old Testament, and the Identity of
the Old with the New.
We read in English history Of an old
Baron called the King maker. That is le-
gend of old times Working-men of America,
in these days you are the King makers, and it
becomes you to think what you are about and
study the philosophy Of government, and you
will find in these two lectures some valuable
hints.
In conclusion, we say, go buy the book and
go home and read it to your WIFE and if she
has the sense that most of our honest working
women have, she will say you have made a
good use of your money.
The work closes with the celebrated SIR
Sermons on Intemperanoe, which have been
translated into Swedish, German, and French,
and widely circulated in Europe, and has been
even translated into Hottentot, and circulated
in South Africa.
The volume is the first of a series which will
comprise the works of the author, and an auto
biography presenting the recollections of a
long and laborious life.
1t will be valuable library for every farmer
and mechanic
The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1852-04-15
TUESDAY IN CONGRESS.

On motion of Mr. Hunter, the Senate took
up the joint resolution for the extension of the
Capitol He moved that the Senate recede
from the amendment to which the House had
refused its assent
After some remarks by Mr.. Borland, in OPP
position TO the motion, it was agreed to--yeas
80 nays l6 The bill now requires the sigma
ture of the President to become a law.
Mr. Hale introduced joint resolution for
the relief of the laborers on the Capitol.
After some discussion on the order Of bust.
ness,
The joint resolutions upon non-intervention
were taken up, and Mr.. Bell addressed the
Senate.
The House took up the Navy Discipline bill,
and Mr.. Stanton, of Tennessee, spoke in it, ia
vOr.
Mr.. German, from the Committee on Print
ing made report on that subject in which it
is said the present contractor has failed TO COM
ply with his contract in many instances, and
that the committee had engaged Donelsou e.
Armstrong, Of the Union, and Gideon & Co., of
the Republic to do a portion Of the printing for
Congress.
The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1852-04-15
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
THURSDAY, APRIL 8.

Resolutions of the States of Pennsylvania
and California were submitted, and referred
to Committees; Mr. Bocock, who had the floor
having temporarily yielded it.
The House then went into the reconsidera
ton of the vote by which the navy bill was de-
feated,
Mr.. Bocock said Notwithstanding the uni
versally prevalent opinion that not only the
system of ship building and promotion in the
navy required reform, but the mode of disci.
pine He was opposed 10 special court mar.
tails on board ship, and contended that where
the power Of the Captain Terminated, that of a
general court martial should commence.
The House then resolved itself into such
Committee, and again took up the Homestead
bill
Mr.. Averett, of Virginia, again took the
floor, and concluded his remarks. He consid
cred the bill US subversve Of the Constitution
of the country, and went ON to state the ground,
on which he opposed the bill, the passing Of
which he considered a violation Of the Consti.
tuition.
Mr.. Polk, Of Tennessee, followed and ex.
pressed himself in favor OF the bill, which he
did not consider as subject to the objections
which had beeh urged against IL by the gentle
man WHO ndu pTcctucu ihc Ni"'cu
himself young American; meaning by
that, that he was in favor Of adapting the in
stitutions Of the country to the progressive ad-
vancement of the age. He then went ON to de-
fine his position rs An unwavering Democrat,
and expressed his determination to support the
nomination of the Baltimore Convention lie
charged the Wing party with being the origin
and cause of the slavery agitation, and M
amenable for the results.
Mr.. Chandler, of Pennsylvania, took the
floor After abiding TO Mr.. Folks declara-
ton of "Young Americanism," he said old
fogiesD had often been instrumental in rcscu-
ing nations from the consequences arising from
the intemperance Of youth tie then went on
to speak in favor Of the bill, the object of which
he said, Yves 10 benefit large class OF persons
in the United States, and To open up an asy
lum TO the distressed Of other nations whom
we welcome 10 these shores.
The COMMITTEES rose and the Chairman re-
ported that no progress had been made.
Mr.. Houston, of Alabama, moved that the
House take up the business on the Speaker
table; but the suspension Of the rules tor thai
The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1852-04-15
AGENCY FOR CLAIMS, X tyoLU TI0NARY p EN-
MONS ROuNTN LANDS. &c.

hE subscriber having been engaged for ten years
past In prosecuting claims before C0ngre sand the
era Departments Of vcrnmen', Tor PsHsioEs, Bounty
Ian hre'rs u military pay, cJmmuiston and ray
Sc has Elected and Obtane vas, q old
CORDS and Documents iur"sbng ede ofserviee In the
Com~iSsdTy AMI Qad'fsrnaseT DSparfBefs Of persons
Who served As erP 'st riers ts'aieTs rogoT' Vog0H
conductors bncksriths rarpsHfsrS uhesrrF HIS boat
builders, AMI 0riefs VI a kind, he 10 prepared 20 AID
promptly az ais S aud expense all persons who have
CLAIMS akainst the Government tor services IN the Revo
tonsry War. Either original claims which have never
been presented for want VI evidence having beep pre-
stnted, are rejected suspended claims for
" pension here only part Of what justly due
ba' been allowed Hsir all cases entitled ali that
due the sJ.der his widow tn cir decssse whether
application has made Aso claims for in
the Of lS2 Mexican War and any Of the Indian
since 1880 He will attend rsonAlly TO the investigation
and prosecution Of claims above stated before
DO nd which may be constituted for the adjustment OF
French poliaton and othsr claims against the General
Government
Letters Of inquiry or application should be addressed
post paid TO WILLIS WADE,
Ian Linz, pitv ID