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Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-10-04

~ The proprietors of the Enquirer.
Times, Commercial and Columbian, flour
daily journals of Cincinnati) have COM
bined to raise the price of their papers
from ten to twelve cents per week. They
allege as reasons for the change the fact
that newspaper publishing is less profita-
BILE than any other business requiring a
similar outlay of capital, talent and labor.
the increase in the cost of making news
papers owing to competition, the rise in
paper, wages, rents. fuel and provisions.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-10-04

Rcd. B. r. not having given Us
his name, we cannot publish his commu-
nication.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-10-04

EB The Romney Axgas says that fifty
Know Nothings of Morgan County have
withdrawn from the association.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-10-04

E4When in the country, some time
since, on my way TO Pitts6eld, met a
drunkard Keeling along the road was
travelling. Seeing me, he stopped
" halloo. stranger ]" he called out.
WE'LL" said 1.
al say, stranger" said he. (hic) "il
you'll (hic) find a Teller (hic) that as a
worse opinion of me than have of nv
self, I'll adopt his opinion, and forego
my own !" Volumes couldn't have spo-
ken more.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-10-04

~We copy the following from the
Prunytown Gazette, merely for the pur-
pose of correcting any wrong impression
that might be made by it:
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-01-10
INTERNAL IMPROVEMENTS.

The constitution Of the state declares that "a
we'll regulated system of internal improvements
is calculated to te,elop the resources OF the
state. and promote the happiness and prosperi-
ty of her citizens therefore it onght to be
courat ted by the General Assembly" Internal
improvements is subject that has been for
some time back, aud is now exciting deep
and lively interest among the people, in many
portions of the state. The questions how far
The State should lie invol, Ell in constructing
works of internal improvements, and what
works shall be first undertaken and completed,
nusl be determined 10y the wisdom and sound
discretion of senators and Representative. who
have been selected on account of their superior
knowledge of the local and general interest of
the whole State. "A well regulated system Of
internal Improvements would seem to indicate
that the leading and most prominent works cal
cu'ated and intended to connect the three grand
divisions of the stale, should be first selected
aud completed. Such other works should then
be undertaken as experience and the interest
of the country night suggest. 1t should be the
great and primary object of the General AS
semhly to bad the state together from Johnson
to Sheiby by railroads or other Improvements
which would accomplish the great end, making
Us one and the same people in commerce., agrl-
culture and mechanics. a system like this,
connecting itself with other important works be
yond the limits of the state, would seem to ac-
complish the design of the constitution. While
it is the duty of the legislature, under the con-
stitutiun to foster and encourage "a well re[G-
lated system of internal improvements, 1t
should he extremely careful in not undertaking
too many works at the same time, and thereby
dividing the energies of the stale and IndIvldu-
ais to that extent which would cause delay and
failure in many of them, and at the same time
result in great loss and useless expenditure of
the peoples substance The system should al
WAYS be so regulated as not involve the state IN
in heavy liabilities beyond what can at all times
be met when they fall due, by the treasury,
with promptnesS; without having To resort to
hdavy and oppressive taxation On the great mass
of the people. The General Assembly should
and no doubt viii, be exceedingly careful IN
not irving legislation, wEieh is connected with
the internal mproyeme nis OF the country, that
direction which viii have a tendency TO lessen
or impair the public credit and honor oi the
state at hume or abroad.
The duties imposed on the Executive by the
laws which have been heretofore passed, or
which may be hereafter passed, by the legisla-,
ture, extending the aid Of the state 20 works oil
internal improvement Will be discharged by
him with strict fidelity
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-01-10
FEMALE FaIExDsulp.-Women possess

FEMALE FRIENDSHIP.-W omen possess a
great superiority over men in everything rela-
tive to the Affections. He who lever expert
enced the friendship of woman knows not
half the charms of frinedship. Men, undoubt-
edlv. are capable of making great sacrf-
ces: but while a woman is capable Of the
s,.me sacrifices and attachments, while the
female will cheerfully meet the same danger
as the man, she possesses besides the art of
embeliishing and Frightening the saddeSt mo
ments of our life, by unnlterable sweetness
Of temper, constant care. aud unwearied aten-
dance upon US in our time of need She can
svmpathize in his sufferin9s, mingle with his
pleasures and comprehend and divine all his
projects; she can pour balm on his wounded
sensibiity, raise his detected spirits, unburden
him of the load of sorrow, and thus reconcile
him to himself Well can she soften the harsh
ness of advice which she has the courage to of
fer at a seaSonable intereal, and can inspire a
boundless confidence without creating pain or
causing aversion She bids defiance 30 obsta-
cIes is dis discouraged by no accidents, not
even bv absence itself In short female
friendship is a divine feeling, aud the sweet
est charm and comforter of life; when de-
prived Of it by misfortune. the bare remember
ance of it will still afford Us moments of rehn-
ed pleasures.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-01-10

Raj7,tad Bonds end Httarsts.-The New
York Courier says that an analysis of copi-
Gus list Of Railroad bonds ISSUED in this country,
shows that the result of their liabilities for an
nnal interest, is as follows; Of seventy-six diff
ferent kinds of Railroad bonds issued by fifty
two different Companies, thirteen pay an annual
interest of per cent, fifty-fve pay per cent,
seven pay per cent, and one pays 10 per cent.
The total amount of the bonds represented
in this classification is $l20.476,000. Even
this does not show the entire amount of railroad
bonds issued. We should add, at least, one
third in order to arrive at the actual sum out
standing, making the aggregate one hundred
and sixty millions of dollars.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-01-10

CJly rs CGy...In the eastern part Of Dele
ware county, there resided m1n named B,
now justice of the Peace, aud very sensible
man, but by common consent the u !lieSt look
Ing individual in the whole country, being long,
sallow and awry, with a gait Ike kangaroo
One day he was hunting, and on one OF the
mountain roads he met man on foot and alone
who was longer. gauuter. uslier. by all odds.
than himself. lie cunld give the "SGuarr" fifty,
aud beat him. " Nithout saying word. B.
raised his gun and deliberately levelled it at the
stranger.
For Gods sake don't shoot" shouted the
man in great alarm.
Stranger replied B, 81 swore ten years
ago that if ever met man uglier than | was,
I'd shoot him, and you are the first one I've
seem"
The stranger, after taking careful survey Of
his ''rival," replied, 'Wal, captain, ii look any
worse than you do, shouted | don't want to live
any longer!'
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-01-10

Tayk's Island .S3lh-Nr. j. II. Berret, Vice
Consul of the United States at Turks Island
asserts that the statements OF there being an un-
usual scarcity OF salt at that place are entirely
without foundation. He saws that when he lett
the island, on the I'd November last, there was
not less than 800 600 bushels Of salt ofthe finest
quality on the island. As this is the principle
article of export from that place, it may be i'm
portant to the mercantile community to make
this correction.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-01-10
THE "LoUDON.FREE PRESS
For 1851.

Having ASSUMED the onerous end responsible
duties o. puD1c i0dri;lT5s 81 1eef the Isl de-
Sire 20 increase the circulation of our p:p #,
as it will hot only increase orr capabilities oi
DONG good, bat at the same time give us rea-
m uable remuneration for our 'labors. To ac-
: |Impish this desirable end, we have dptermin-
ed 10 send out this Prospectus with a rrgact
that All who feel interest in the increased
circulation of oar paper will send Us the lar rest
number of subscribers they possibly can. ct,
We calnOt make this request without rendering
appropriate acknowledgements to several friends
whose eAertioH> ia procuring rs subscribers have
not been nunotced 10y Us.
Ne deem al hnuect sSarv To occupy a lengthy
exposition o.! the leading features OF the FREE
Pass. It's political complexion is unc0mpro-
misingly WHIG--but We are truly glad that the
evil times of sareeutinr political warfare has
for a time at least ceased and those 50 ioaE and
SO recently iu ;iutagonistic array. are drawing
so rether II friendship and la purPose TO mingie
,inited effort ard united wisdom t. advance the
interests and the true slorg ~ t9c ial". We
look to the promotion %! the interests o i gr.oG-
tlrc of Manufactures and oi Commerce, rs
being hy Tar more important to The improve
einent u. the coHnIrr, thaa AMY political lssar
upon which The American people are extensively
divided These .ruat interests shall have our
warinest support. Our lea5ia- aim shall be TO
-.3o Jxe p,fltir <raiiiB,H to the importance of
industrial pr0gress-ot enrichinE our fields, oi
beautiIyiug our homes--of starring up the busy
aafn OF industry an3 enterprise.
As to the merits OF the FHEE Pass it is for
she public to iudge-we can only claim tIlat we
have earnestly eldeavnred to publish "A paper
worthy oi public patronage. Ii is filed with
re;,dab,e Misunderstanding the latest forsl-n
and Domestic News vtuI and impartial quota
tions OF the Produce Markets Of London. Au-
,us.a. Savannah Macon. Charleston, and Nash
vile. with occasional quotations from other i'm
porJant poiats-;o-e,htr with the prices ane
nunber of Hogs sold ia Cincinnati each week
during Packing season-also the prices OF Pork
A,,t nume.ous other points, as TO give our Ira
Wiers a broad AMI correct basis of judgement IN
regard to this important article OF trade. In
a word our paper is for. the business men ol
East Tennessee.
We are anxious to increase our circnlation'
4 land haze determined to offer the FREE Pass
j at greatly reduced prices to Clubs-inoney TO
f,.llt.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-01-10

The Cedars of Lebanon have diminished
from a forest to a sacred grove. guarded ay a
priest and protected lay superstition. The
ptaphr,.y ot Isaiah has long siGce been inhiled.
and Lebanon is tumaed 10 a fruitful field, the
rest al the trees of his forest ere so few that II
child mas write them. The cedars OF Lebanon
scarcely occupy space equal to two acres OF
ground. Bat Lebanon is a fruitful field; the
mulberry tr,e yields its lucious fruit, and its
more uSefJl leaves with graceful luXuriance;
aud ia its valleys the harvests wave spontano-
ously in autumn.-[ New Quarterly Review for
October.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-01-10
Loulon, Tenn, Aug. 26.

Mar Southern Maa ScIedHle.--The Viii
sa,ington N. C.) Herald has the following para
,traDh in relation 10 a new schedule t,r the Trans
narration of the Southern Nail.
SVe learn that new schedule has heen made,
,agil shat the mail for the south, heretofore due
AT .this place at 9, A. NJ, will hereafter be due
at :, p. NJ, and WILL upon arrival, be transfer
red to the Wilmington and Manchester Koad'
instead of being conveyed by steamers the next
,,,',rni,., 70 Charleston as heretofore. The cars
SilI leave ON the arrival of the Northern tram,
inns making difference Of twenty-four hours IN
favor of the proposed schedule over that form
prlv existing Savannah Courier.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-01-10

BANK OF TFxXEssEE.-The new directory
met Yesterday and were qualified. Hon. CAVE
.oHXsox was elected President. Mr. GEORGE
SEAY was elected clerk in place Of II. L. C1AI-
BORNE, resigned No election Of cashier or
other otflcerS was gone into, the subject being
postponed until the the next meeting of the
ard Nashville Union and American.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-01-10

Preserre The Moral Facul'ies.-"Failings and
faults cannot ALWAYS be prevented, for they are
in human nature: bSt all should be aware, that
by the Infringement Of any great principle OF
conduct, they almost certainly destroy both
happiness, success. and therefore heath. An
inevitable logic governs the course OF man! Let
him but take one step from principle, and, al.
though he may then sincere y promise himself
that it shall never be repeated, he viii find that
the first wrong step will oblige him to take
another; and SO on. until, in comparison with
what he ouce was, he almost doubts bis, own
identity"
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-01-10

The San Francisco Herald states that an ex-
petition is organizing in that city to penetrate
into the wilds of Aniazopia, and test the truth
of the fabulous stories told Of its wealth. 1t
will 20 on with full authority from the Peruvian
government. to work the mines, and with the
promise that every facility viii be afforded for
that purpose.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-01-10

Shun the man. who doesn't pay his compli-
ments to the ladies. He who is wanting in
honor towards curs and corsets, will invariably
attempt to dodge the grocer, tailor, and butcher.
Faithl hlessness to the dimity Institutions is sure
sign of want of principle, piety, and good
bringing up Venerable Bede.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-01-10

Virginia Washington Moanmeat--This
granite structure, in course of erection at Rich
mond, Va. is nearly completed, and all that is
NOW Santns is the immense block of stone en-
lhe Top, ON Which the equestrian statue of
Washington is 10 he placed. Mr. Crawford is
now enga- ed uIon The colossal statue of
Washington, and has already completed the
s,atates of Patrick Henry and JetIerson.-
1t is supposed the monument will be Inaugural
ted On the 22d of February, 1888.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-01-10

As an instance of the vanity and extrava-
gance of private families in Paris, we can cite
AN instance in which baptiSma! dress of an
infant has been prepared, of exquisite embroi-
derry and lace at an expence Of eighteen ttoa-
Saad d0tidrs.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-01-10

Post office Drqds-On the 22d instant, in
the United States Senate Mr.. Summer pre-
sented the following resolution, which was "a
greed To-:
Resolved, That the committee on the post
Office and Post roads be directed to consider
the eXpediency ofpr9vidng for the convenience
and security of remittances aboard in small
sums, 10y anthorising orders or drafts from our
poSt-Oliice on foreign post Offices with which it
is IN correspondence. constituting system Of
international post-oiiice orders
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-01-10

The Rest Of NlsRind-President Pierce
did not say this; but he did express the hope
that between Mexico and the United States "a
lasting friendship might be confirmed and
perpetuated.'
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-01-10

Geaflea,ea's FasIioas.-White cravats and
vests are no longer worn by the fashionables OF
New York but have become the distinguishing
lad re of servants in attendance. trock coats
are on a par with dress coats, the one being as
much worn as the other at balls parties. &c.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-01-10

In every are and nation, free working class
have been the best class. They are yet. The
drudge is the sediment; the unemployed think
er and unworking race are the etiervescins top;
but the body and strength of the liquor lies
in the middle.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-01-10

COOL Sease. FItsajoH...T Y. Y. Times in
the course of an article under the head OF, y
Column Of a Talk for Young Men ON Small
Wages" has this plain and sensible paragraph
on the subject Of dress:
''rhcn as to dress: it is great nonsense to say
that all must dress fashionable or lose taste.
What is the fashion? Who wears fashionable
coat, and how do you know it is the fashion?
Tell rs of one substantial merchant enc thrifty
mechanic one successful LAWYER, or one gentle
man who wears it, and We will name ten Of
each, equally noted and successful, who 90 not,
and ten tops whom you utterly despise, that do.
The fashion in New York for men Just now,
requires a clean, decent garment and 80 patch
6 on it---no more, no less. A i,,iy mi ia veal
her grandmo;her's shawl in Broadway, and not
be noticed. The timid ones aud these past in
from other cities and villages, alone are wor-
ried about their looks when they were last wiz
ters bonnet to the lecture or to church. Let
the young initiate the Substantially and com
mon sensible, rather than those who are keep
ing up appearance at a sacrifice. 1t Will De
saving in this Item
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-01-10

The Oldest Preacher in the world is said to
be the Rev. Robt. Fletcher of London, who IS
lO7 years Of age.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-01-10

rnu The Savannah Morning News under
stands that counterfeit fifty dollar bills on the
Bank of Hamburg. 5. c. are in circulation IN.
the western part of Georgia. They are ex-
tremely well executed, and consequently difi-
cnlt TO distinguish from the genuine
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-01-10

Railroad Connection ,oiti Cheago-The city
of Louisville, by means of some four or FIVE
railroads, through Indiana, Michigan, and Illi
nois. is now in direct connection with Chicago
Illinois. The distance is 345 miles, and the
fare IS IS. The distance from Cincinnati to
Chicago is 345 miles, and the fare 50.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-01-10

The "Cromwell case" at Piitsburg which
involved several millions of dollars, was decided
on the 18th inst, by Judge Grier dismlsslng
the bill in equity at the cost Of the plaintiffs
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-01-10

A man of most grave aspect came in and
asked ns whether the "seat OF war" was an arm
chair or rocker? We replied IAN Ottoman
upon which he lifted up his hands and eyes, and
so departed. Post.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-01-10

The following anecdote-a true one-is from
a private letter. 1t is worthy OF place IN the
next monthly compend of the sayings of little
folks, in the Knickerbocker, in which this de
Islr neat as ore cf Ike NEST agreeable Of lis
many attractions:
The other day, Dr.. SIS three children.
while PLAYING N the nursery, decided TO have
raH roGd erctrSi0n. So ihey all mounted up
into the crib and commenced rocking. tNh speed.
After awile it was proposed to have an accident,
thaking, suppose, it would be questionable
to travel FAR without one. So they all took hold
and tripped the crib over by main force, and
little Mary broke her arm short off.
Miss B--went to see her, and was plying
her very nach with her he! !.less and baadaged
arm, when Mary said;
"Wel! if ever get well, III sue the com
panv for $4,000 damages! think that will
be enough. for father says it ain't any great
affair after ali
That is The best sarcasm on the present state
of rail roads that know Of.
She is the same little young one (seven years
old.i who said of her little brother Joe, who Is
a great teaze, that she wished our Heavenly
Father either hadn't made her Or her brother
Joe-t didn't make any difference which.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-01-10

"How much corn may gentleman eat?' whispered
Flip,
While the cohs on his plate lay in tiers:
"As to that" answered O., (and he glanced at the
heap)
+" Twill depend on the length of his ears"
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-01-10

PrmH'iaq Money bY NtY.-An important
decision has recently been made IN the United
States District Court, Richmond. Virginia,
Chief Justice Taaey presiding. In 4 case on
trial before that Court, the question arose
whether the money remittcl by mail from a
debtor 70 q creditor, such moaey being lost he
fore it reached its destination, was release of
the debtor from OBLIGATIONS Of the debt. The
Chief Justice decided that the plaintiff having
requested his debtor to remit the money, with
out specifying or directing how it was to be
sent, and the dcfendent having complied with
the request by renittting though The mail, as
was the custom with others to DO. the debtor
would not be held liable to make good the loss.
The decision is in conflict with other cases in
volying the same principle, the Chief Justice
holding that the formerdecsion were notcorrect.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-01-10

TIE HGy 10 SOP q BaRk "RuB."-In con-
sequence of the failure Of several banks, there
has been considerable discussion and suspicion
at the West respecting the soundness of a mum
MesSrs. Ellis & Sturges, in Cincinnati. was sub
iected to what is technically called q run" In
the midst of the excitement. Dr. Swead, pro-
prietor of tie Citizens Bank, in the same clty,
entered Ellis Sc Sturres' Office, preceded by two
men carrying busheI basket piled full Of bank
notes, which was carried behind the counter
aud placed at the disposal Of the firm. The
SIGHT of such pile of money nonplussed the
crowd, and put a stop to the run.-- n. o. Pie.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-01-10

The Latest Dog Sfo'y-We like good dog
stories, and make it rule always 70 publish
them. The very last one is from Fayetteville
Ark. where "A farmers dog has been detected
in going to the hot pen at night and biting one
of the hogs till he gets mp, when Archy hes
down in the warm place and gees 10 sleep.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-01-10
NO. I.

PUBLIC ADJUSTMENTS IN WAsHINGToN.-lh he
setting IN Of winter is usually the signal for that
very useful Class of persons, whose lives are de-
voted to promoting the amusement and the hap
plness Of mankind, to commence their laborS.
We ssr labors; for while exhibitions are amuse-
nent to spectators and listeners, they entail on
them unremitting toiland unrelaxing effort
Let no one because he may have risen high
as g statesmen as iurist, as a literateur, think
lightly and speak scornfuliy Of that large aud
cultivated class to which we refer. They Gil up
with their diversions the leisure hours of the
busy and the serious world. The statesmen
wGaried by the fatigues and harassed by
the perplexities Of his position, may &c
and find relief in the theatre, in the con-
cert room, in the various places of public
amusement. He is .ow thrilled by the noble
sentiment or the heroic deed Of some tragedy
kin4; now moved to laughter by the folly or the
wit Of the good cOmmedan, and now excited to
sc0.n and contempt by the mean and miserable
traitor or coward. lie now listens in rapt atten-
l.a'i TO the sweet ballad, and now looks in wOn-
der and delight ut the ineOmpalable dlanzeust.
In all ages of the world-in all countries
where the arts and sciences have been cuitiya-
ted, this useful class has been highly esteemed.
Among them is as much talent and cultivation
as any class perhaps can boast of. We know
no calling that requires the exercise of higher
powers than thar Of the actor lie has to rep
resent every passion and feeling that itate5
the human heart and chat leads now to anact OF
loliy heroism-now to a deed of shame and hor
rUr
Books are not more necessary to Il nation
than public aUuSements. The highest attain
me is in h. ar 5, from music and dancn-. to
poetry and painting, have been made IN those
countries that are most hunanlzed. Among
such nations the artists are more highly appre-
cated and better Compensated Wash. Sen.