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Washington sentinel., 1853-10-12
NEW YORK & CALIFORNIA sTEAM-

~ EV nOkk ~ CALlfORNlAS STECAM-
In ship Line via Nicaragua-The shortest and
cheapest route for San Francisco.-The Accessory
Transit Company, of Nicaragua proprietors.
Through in advance of the mail. Only line giving
through tickets, including the Isthmus crossing.
The new double engine steamship STAR OF THE
WEST, 1000 tons burthen, will leave from pier
No. North river, at o'clock p. NJ, precisely,
for San Juan del Norte, on Tuesday, September
20th connecting with the new and favorite steam
ship CORTES, 500 tons burthen, over the Mic
aragua transit route, having but twelve miles of
passed in their ventilation and accommodations
For information passage at the lowest rates ap-
ply only at the agency Of tho company, No. s
Bowling Green, n. Y.
CHARLES MORGAN, Agent
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rlr-vr FOR MOUNT VERNON AND

sT FOR MOUNT VERNON AND
EEE44e&sszzs Fort Washington. Fare, roundtrp,
81. From Alexandria, rs cents.---Ayviping IN
Washington al 3 O'Clock, p M-The Steamer
GEORGE WASHINGTON will make three trips
week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays,
leaving Washington at and Alexandra at "a
o'clock, A. M.
Coaches leave the Capitol for tho Boat at 81
o'clock, A. M. Coach fare, 10 cents. Persons
wishing the coaches 10 call for them will leave
their names with Geo. & Thomas Parker IL Co
Refreshments 10 be had on board the boat.
JOB CORSON, .
Sep 2l* Captain
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EA FOR SOUTHAMPTON AND

E5zzs - Steamer FRANKLIN, J. A. Wotton,
commander, will leave for Havre, touching at
Southampton, TO land mails and passengers, on
Saturday, September "A, at IL O'Clock, from Pier
No 4, North River. Price of passage $780,
Luggage not wanted during the voyage should be
sent on board the day before sailing, marked "be-
low" No merchandise will be received on board
after Thursday, September 22d. For freight or
passage, apply TO
MORTIMER LIVINGSTON,
Sep Gilt Agent, SO Broadway, N. y
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WASHINGTON BRANCH RAILROAD

The round trip tickets must in all cases, be pro-
cured at the office and are good for the day upon
which they are issued. r. H. PARSONS,
Sep Gifts ..:, Aren't
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-12

Sep. 2i-Gt (m) Superintendent of Agencies.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-06-29

to in a short time. As soon as one was
recovered sufficiently to walk, he would
60 back and offer his services again.--
Several of the men were brought up out
of this place as many as eight times. On
the most of them the.gas which theyinhaled
seemed to have an effect somewhat like
that oflaughing gas. particularly when they
were partially resusciated. 1t was no ca
sy matter to restrain those powerful men
when they endeavored to throw them
selves overheard, or do themselves or US
some personal harm.
For four hours we labored in this way,
and you may imagine the terrors of our
position. We could not but fear that the
strength of the men, self-sacrifcing as
they were, would not hold on till the flames
extinguished. Some of them could do no
more, and these the hardest of them all.
We toiled on, howeyer-the passengers,
gentlemen and ladies, working the pumps
for another hour, when the joyful news
came that the FIRE was out. No more
flames could be seen. no more smoke
arose. We began TO breathe freely, and
hope that deliverance had been sent to us.
After rest of an hour an examination
was made, but no signs of fire were dis
covered. We all lay down upon the deck
Git was warm) and passed the night. The
next day was the SABBATH. and never did
more grateful, a more devout assembly,
come together for the worship of god.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-06-29
\ Thrilling Scene.

The ship Trade Wind, which took fire
on her passage from New York to San
Francisco, had among her passengers
missionaries and their families, sent out to
California and Oregon by the Home Mis-
sionary Society. One of them writes
home the following description of the
scene on board:
On the morning of the twenty first day
of our passage, when in latitude l deg
i Minis. and longitude 80 degs 36 Minis,
one of the sailors came running to the Of
ticer on tie Qunrter-deck, crying out,
The ship is on ire!'l This officer went
forward and saw the smoke coming out Of
the chain lockers and creviccs oftGe deck.
He ordered the force pumps to be man
ned, and went back to the cabin where
Capt. w. and the passengers were at
breakfast. He communicated the fact to
the Captain, and they both left without
any suspicious being excited as to the
cause. After breakfast went upon deck,
and the unusual stir on the iorecastle at
tracting my attention. l went forward and
soon learned the cause The ship was
on fire in the cargo, somewhere, it was
supposed, between the second and third
decks; but how extensive the fire was,
could not-be Immediately ascertaiued. -
y hole was cut through on deck, and a
stream of water from the force pump
which would throw about five barrels per
minute, was thrown in upon the burning
mass. Several other places were cut,
and lines for passing buckets were formed
by the passengers. We toiled on in this
way some three or four hours, but could
see no indications that we were getting
the fire under. The ventilators seemed
rather to show that it was spreading aft
under the cabin, which was then begin
ming to be filed with gas and smoke.
The ship was then turned head to the
land we were four hundred and titty
miles from it. The magazine was hoisted
upon the upper deck, and placed where
1t could be easily thrown overheard the
hte-boats got out, and the provisions and
water, and the clothing which we would
need till we could reach the land, made
ready. At this time another large open
ing was made, and box on fire was
broken to pieces, and its contents passed
upon the deck. Another and another
were broken up in the same manner, till
place was made large enough to admit
one OF the sailors who boldly went down
with the hose in his hand. He directed
1t against the burning mass, till he fell
exhausted upon the floor. He was DRAG
ged out and another as bold as he, came
to his place. In moment or two he fell
like his companion, and was dragged out
insensible, and carried upon the deck
Another and another took his place, and
shared his fate. Thus it went till every
one of our sixty sailors had taken his turn.
At one time / counted sixteen of these
generous fellows lying together on the
deck. The Ladies' came from the cabin
and bashed their heads with camphor.
which would in many cases bring them
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-06-29

Eight thousand VERY well, you
said you got ten thousand for your house;
you certainly can accommodate me with
half the balance"
johnson hasn't paid up yet. sir"
said Popkins, involving himself deeper
and deeper in the meshes of falsehood-
Emma was very much vexed, and John
ny gave up the case as hopeless.
What is to be done ?" said Mr.. JEFF
ferson.
Nothing that can see, but to to wait
for the arrival of Thompson with the mo-
ney," said Popkins.
Thompson! Why you said just now
his name was Johnson" said the old gen
tleman, testify.
That was his given name," answer
ed Popkins hastily. johnson Thomp
son in FULL And he fastened to change
the subject
''B But the old gentleman's suspicious
were now fully aroused, and though
Popkins ratified away with his usual volu-
bilfty, his intended father-in-law was
quite cool and monosyllabic in his an
Swers.
After'a lapse of some time, waiter
presented himself, and announced Mr..
johnson Thompson. Popkius was as
much astonished as if he had called up
spirits from the vastly deep, and he could
scarcely reply: ''show him up" in an au-
dIble manner, when in walked Mr.. Blifin,
SO disguised in ii red wig and spectacles,
that even Miss Jenny scarcely recognized
him.
II beg pardon for intruding, Mr.
bo
say the deed was all right, and have
paid the two thousand into your lawyers
hands. Pray call around and see me
when we get settled in the new house
My wife is very anxious for the honor of
your acquaintance"
"GIVe my respects to Mrs. Thompson"
said Popkins, recovering his sang troid,
',and tell her L skant fail to call with
with Mrs. Popkins.'' he added, smiling
on emma, ''after the happy event."
The imaginary Thompson took leave
with profusion Of bows
My dear boy" said old Jefferson,
shaking hands with Popkius, 20 pardon
me. suspected feared that you had
not broken yourself Of your accursed pro-
penslty to tell 6bs; and resolved that if
caught you in a single violation of the
truth, you should never marry my daugh-
ter. My pecuniary trouble was all a
humbug. You have stood the test no.
bly,. Take her and be happy"
His narrow escape taught Mr.. Popkins
the Importance OF II virtue he had never
practised and the example of his wife
completed his cure Mr. BIittin was du-
ly rewarded for his oppoFtune conclusive
evidence and made happy in the pos
session of the pretty waiting maid ; and ii
a cloud comes over the felicity of Mr. Pop
kIns, it is only when his fatherin law
urges him to make that promised call on
Mrs. johnson Thompson.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-06-29
The La,dy,s Man. i. !

OF all the animal nuisances which af-
fiict society, we think the genuine lady's
man takes the lead. His facet eternally
wreathed with unmeaning smiles, and
when he addresses lady it is always in
such strain of absurd nonsense that We
have often been surprised that any lady
armed with fan, and so addressed. did
not brain the animal on the spot. If the
lady's man does, by any possibility. pos
sess the least degree of common sense, he
takes especial pains TO conceal Il. for
somehow or other he has taken it into his
wise head that empty sentimentality and
absurd nothings are the only offerings ft
for the female mind. In order 10 be true
TO what he conceiyes to be the entertain
ment and amusement of the ladies'. he
turns traitor to manhood. and SO be-
comes an epicine himself. without pre-
senting Just claim TO be classed with the
male or female sex. His best qualities
are those which he possesses in common
with certain kind of dogs-to fetch and
carry ladies, who, while they laugh in
their sleeves at the fool, may not object
to the attentions of the servant, and so
out of sheer commisseration allow him To
carry fan, or escort them 10 the opera,
when men of their acquaintance are not
accessible. The lady's man is sufficiently
rewarded for attending them through
a whole evenings entertainment, if they
will only drop smile into the poor fell
lows hat at parting. " it'll this substan-
tial blessing he is encouraged to future
exertions in this wide field of masculine
ambition.
If a mans duty to lady consisted in
picking up dropped pocket. handkerchiefs
and fans. or twirling her round to the
point of giddiness and exhaustion in the
waltz. we should perhaps envy the ac-
complishments of the mere lady's man !;
but believing. as we do. that the delight
full and !oveable dependence of woman
upon the sterner sex demands the exer-
else of more manly qualities for her pro-
lection and guide, we have little else than
contempt for the effeminate accomplish
ment of the other.
To treat woman like a doll-only to
present to her mind the gaseous eructa>
tons of false sentiment, or frothy nom
sense of fashionable frivolity. is surely no
way To win the esteem and respect Of any
woman not the victim of congenial
worthlessness. Women are excellent
judges of character; and althoughwse g
have frequently seen them entertain d
with the follies of the lady's man-as with
the antics of pet dog-we have seldom
seen sensible woman apply them to any
better use than for their mirth and
laughter. Few would be willing to trust
the guidance of their lives to such shall
low and unreliable piIots.-N o. Delta.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-06-29
Wool Trade in Ohio.

a correspondent of the Capital City
Fact. May Gath. of Columbus, makes the
following reliable statement
The wool-growers of Clarke, Marion,
Morrow, and Knox counties are already
clipping. although it is some two weeks
earlier than former years. The crop ap-
pears to be fined and light, and the grow
ers seems to be disposed to put it up in
fine order, notwithstanding the most Of
them have contracted their wool. Those
who sack their wool, without the immedi-
ate inspection of the purchaser, and fat
ter themselves that this is the end of the
matter. and for this reason neglect to put
it up in as good order as they otherwise
would, labor under great mistake, for
the wool is examined (when graded sep
arate and alone, and reported back to the
purchaser either favorable or unfavorable.
The wool, particularly in Knox and Nor
row counties. is greatly improved, both
in quantity and quality from former years.
Many farmer are taking great pains in
getting fine tiocks, numbering from 100 to
1000 head, and the most of them grading
from one-half to full blood: some of the
finest bucks costing them from $500 TO
$500, and some of them high as 81 900.
Most of the growers. particularly in Nor
row county. are taking much pains in
washing and putting their wool in good
order, determined not 10 be out done by
any of the adjoining counties. This will
be an advantage to the purchaser. and in
the end of a much greater advantage to the
grocer. All the irresponsible buyers that
contracted during the excitement. at such
high prices are now refusing to take the
wool chosing rather 10 forfeit what they
advance on the contract. than to fulfill
the same ; and these lots are now offer
ing at decline of from 5 to cts per b.
Wool changes now at from 80 TO so cents
for common to one half blood, and 30 to
so cents from one half to full blood. which
prices will probably be sustained the pres
ent season.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-06-29
A Contrast.

n. P Willis. in the Home Journal. fur
nishes the following contrast between the
American laborer and the Bntisher. Il
is quite fiattering 70 this side Of the " big
drink
And-ialking of working men-I was
amused, few days since, with a con-
trast as 10 treatment Of obstacles, between
two who were working for the same wa
ges-wOrth describing. because IL illus
trates some truth the difference between
the common American mind and the com
mon European. We were prepared TO
throw our bridge across Idlewild brook.
A quite little narrow-shouldered Ameri-
can. with my horse hitehed to a drag.
was drawing stone for the roadway be-
yond. and a broad-shouldered fellow from
the old country was digging earth 10 fill
IN. As stood looking On for moment
1 saw thrifty little cedar, which was
partly uprooied. and. requesting the Dig
ger 70 set l. upright. and shovel some
dirt around Il. walked on. Returnin. a
few minutes after. saw my cedar. erect
enough, but It's roots still exposed why
didn't you cover II With dirt 90 ] asked
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-06-29
ADVENTURE OF A RANGER.

Daring hardihood, readiness of resour-
ces, and patience in overcoming difficult
ties, are nowhere so well and so frequent
ly exemplihed as among the hunters and
backwoodsmenof America. The following
account of one of the enterprising and re-
solute men appeared upwards of twenty
years ago in a periodical in Illinois, as
its truth is vouched for by the writer:
Tom Higgins, as he was usually cal
led, is native of Kentucky, and is one
OF the best examples extant of the genu-
inc backwoodsman. During the last
war, at the age of nineteen, he enlisted in
the Rangers, a corps of mounted men,
raised expressly for the protection of the
western frontiers. On the 3Oth of Au.
gust. 1914, he was one of the party of 12
men, under the command of Lieut.. Jour
ney, who were posted at Hills Station, a
small stockade, about three miles south
of the present village of Greenyille. and
something more than twenty miles from
Vandalia. Those towns were not then
in existence, and the surrounding coun-
try was one vast wilderness. During the
day mentioned, 'Indian signs" were
seen about half mile from the station,
and at night the savages were seen prowl-
ing near the fort. but no alarm was given.
On the following morning. early. Mr..
Journey moved out with his party in pur-
suit of the Indians. Passing round the
fence of cornfeld adjoining the fort.
they struck across the prairie, and had
not proceeded more than a quarter of a
mile, when, in crossing small rid dge
which was covered with hazel thicket,
in full view of the station, they fell in an
ambuscade of Indians. who rose suddenly
around them to the number of seventy or
eighty, and fired. Four of our party
were killed, among whom was Lieut. Jour
ney. One other fell badly wounded. and
the rest fed. except Higgins
1t was an uncommon sultry morning.
The day was just dawning. a heavy dew
had fallen the proceeding night. the air
was still and humid. and the smoke from
the guns hung in a cloud over the spot
Under cover of this cloud. Higgins sur
viving companions had escaped. suppo-
sing all who were left were dead. or that
at all events. it would be rashness to at
tempt to rescue them from so orerwhelm-
ing force Higgins horse having been
shot through the neck. fell on his knees
and rose several times. Believing the
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WHOLE NO. SO.

/" Sure, Sir,' said sturdy Grest Britain.
with look of most honest regret that he
had not been able 20 oblige me, ..you
told me TO shovel 4. and had no shovel"
He was working with a spade ,E
II was not ten minutes alter this. that
saw my little Yankee dollar-a-day un-
hitching the horse from the drag, ..Whst
are you going to do 90 Iasked. a,'.Why.
there IS no more stone TO be got on
this side," he said, :. aud that the carpen-
ter don't seem to be coming along 20 fix
this bridge. thought I'd step over and
get Whst's-his-name's oxen and snake
them timbers mp, and then haul sem across
with a block and tackle, and timbers over,
and put on the pianks. could draw stone
from the other side then" Here was a
quiet proposal to do what looked for
ward TO as quite problem. oven for
professed mechanic. / had bespoken a
carpenter for the job, three weeks before.
There stood the two abutments six feet
high and twenty. feet apart, and n
stream swollen by the freshet and hardly
fordable on horseback rushing between;
and how those four immoyable fimbers,
thirty feet long. were TO be got across.
without machinery and scatfold TO span
this chasm of twenty five feet. / was not
engineer enough to see. II was among
the "chores that man with common
gumption could do. easy enough" how
ever, as my little friend said, and il was
done the next morning, with block and
tackle, rollers and leyers--he going about
il as naturally and handily as il he had
been a bridge-builder by profession. u
There being no higher price. for day la
Dor with his amount of" gumption" and
day-labor such as he other mans. who
who could not conceive how spade might
be used for shovel. shows how common
thing ingenuity is in our country. and
how characteristic of n Yankee it is to
know no obstacle. IL was worth recording.
/ thought.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-06-29
NATURES MUSIC.

There's music in the pathless wood,
Where zephyrs brush the blossom belle,
And rings u low glad murmur out,
Through every valley, glade and dell.
The raiGdrops falling on the leaves,
Sends forth a pleasant, merry hum;
While wOod-nymPhs to the music dance,
Enlivened by the beetles drum,
The shady grove, the purlIng stream,
The wild rose blushing to the morn;
All seemed to catch the blithesome strain
That echoes from the gadfy's horn.
The sweet south wind with fragrant breath,
Signs through the branches ofthe trees,
And mingles with the dreamy hum
OF myriads of busy bees.
love to stray as close of day,
Through flowers or shady grove,
And hear the blue birds sprightly lay,
Or listen to the dove.
To watch the shadows of the night
Creep gently o'er the azure sky,
While the last lingering sunbeams give
To natures hues softer dye.
And then the wind to other lands,
And other ages seem to go,
To gaze upon the lofty palms,
Where Shiloh's gentle waters flow
To hear the sound the shepherds heard
Of Old-upon the starlight lea,
While watching Ger their sIumoering flock,
BY darkly rolling Glllilce.
When angel notes from radiant spheres,
Fell gently OH the ear of night,
To hail the rising OF that star
OF fBethlehem-so pure and bright.
And though no more those liquid tones,
OF seraph voices greet the car;
Yet nature breathe's heavenly sound,
Which contcmplntive minds my hear.
And when the gentle dew descends,
Like Moses words-upon tho sod,
We yet can hear celestial sounds,
Fresh from the Paradise of God.