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Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-08-16
MercantiIe.


a. Elisha Owens has iustretnrn-
ed from Bal timore with large
stock Of PRIMO and StJNT-
AIER GOODS, which he offers
a his Shop in Despatd Row,
elarksbnfg, q very modeTlte
8 eif ti3 prices. His assortmen. euibfS4-
- - ces a large aud tine stock of
- Cloths CasSlmefS, Ves-
tiuSs and Trimminsss. s.
which have been selected win great care by him
self, and which Will be made up 10 order in The
neatest and most fashionable style, being hiInsslf
an experienced cutter, and having In his employ
good workmen: He has also, on hnnd, a good as
sortment of
Ready-NTade Clothing,
which he will dispose OF at moderate prices.
These articles are of good quality and such as he
can recommend, He has also, every article
usually kept in furnishing stores such as
SHIRTS, DRAWERS, HANDKERGHIEFS,
SUSPENDERS, sc.
BE deemes Improper to add that he will make
Coats, Pants, Vests, &C., Of goods purchased
elsewhere than of himself and he respectfully So
licits share of public patronage, feeling conf
dent that By strict attention to business no will
be enabled 10 give satisfaction.
q Cash and country produce will be taken In
exchange for work done. no 8 Il.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-08-16
FOR SALE.

IN 4 House and Lot, situated in the
T.SA town of Bridgeport, Harrison county,
1TH!E45 Va, and Immediately on the line OF
ii5s S$SF the North Western Virginia Railroad,
A@Aadj joining tho storc-lot of Col. Vim.
Johnson.
Said House is furnished with good stable and
other commodious t-buildings, and great adj
vantages to those wishing to pUrchaae town lots.
Address. JOHN NJ. SMITH,
ap4 3m.* Bridgeport, Va.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-08-16
Fancy Goods. Porte Nom
Aa1es & Pocket HsOO rs.

~ 1ttk entlon OF the tfAde and hers IN wa
il of Porte Mopnaie Pocket bS6ks. 6aitkefa
cases, dressing poft able writ aelSs
gamlnon and chess boards, chess men f6sfI - III
and silver cardscases, work boxes SSaaas, neeiii0
books, money belts, cis cases port foil
and razor strops travelling tiask md inns ontlo
~, together With large : arietS 81 fanc, goods,
which win be sold Ut TIN Low esf rites.
III ~ SMITH
Porta MOnnai0 and Toek et- hook Afanutactnrer,
n94 sml ao5 Arch st.s below eshs hilaia.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-08-16
DIR. WM. NJ. LUPTOV,

Clarksburg, July Il, 1854.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-08-16
Washington College.

< ESSION OPENS on tho 18th Sept. For
- particulars, inquire Of
THE PRESIDENT,
July 25, 1S54.-au9 I'm Lexington, Va
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-08-16
Drugs and Medicines.

Just received at the Clarks-
~ burg Drug and Book Store,
fS3SZI$Ss from the city of Philadelphia a
S5sS1sszzlz9S large supply Of Drugs, Medi-
NJ cines, Paints, Oils Dyc-stuffs,
S Perfumes, Chemicals, Toilet
gA Fixtures, ETC., oil of which will
be sold on the most reasonable
terms-to reasonable men wo-
men children who ure In want Of any OF the
above articles. All prescriptions carefully put
up. A. F. BARNES.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-07-07
gmterstim Gale.
Copyright secured according to Law.
1HI MYSTERIOUS PARCHMENT
OR
THE SATANIC LICENSE.
CHAPTER VII.
THE SATANIC LICENsE--H0RRIBLE
DREAM.

AT this stage of the narrative we wish
to introduce TO the reader a young man
bearing the name OF Joseph Simons,
whose father was killed before his rem
embrance by the falling OF bent in
Mr.. Doty's barn, in consequence Of
rum. The man who stood at the end of
the post was intoxicated, and let his bar
slip, which resulted in the death Of Jo-
seph's father and serious injury Of sew
eral others. His mother had often with
tears and deep emotions told him of his
father, his excellent traits of character,
and the cause of his death, which at n
very early age predjudiced him against
rum and those who use II. When only
FIVE years old, the following conversation
passed between them one Sabbath af-
ternoon as Joseph stood by her side
tenderly embraced in one of her arms,
while she stroked his head with the 9TH
or hand.
Mother, what made father die!
Why, my dear child, the big, heavy
sticks OF timber fell on him, and broke
his shoulder and back.
Where 10 father now, mother!
He is in heaven, my child. He was
n good man, and loved God.
Where was father killed, mother!
At the raising OF Mr.. Doty's barn.
The one down across the road, moth
eri
Yes, my son; and never 20 past 4
without thinking OF your poor father.
These simple questions brought up sc
vividly all the circumstances OF tina
dark hour which bereft her OF kind an,
aiieetlonate husband, that she could no
refrain from tears. Little Joseph saw
Il. and from tho generous impulse Of hi
nature threw his arms around her neck
kissed her, aud said, Dear mother
what makes you cry sol Say, mother
o my son, was thinking OF the dea
friend we lost when your father wa
killed.
Mother, what made father go to tha
raisingi
Mr.. Doty was our rneighbori and you
father thought he must 60.
Did they have whisky
Yes. Ii II had not been for that,
your father would not have been In
jured.
Why, mother, how did that XII
him
The man that held one Of the post
was drunk and let tho foot slip, and
came down upon your father.
. Mother, who was the mani
, twas old Sim Bailey; you never say
him.
Where IL hel Has he moved ava,
No; he died little while after yoI
father. He was in at Mr.. Doty's on
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-07-07

sockets. From his mouth and nose
poured forth volnmns of dark smoke with
sudden flashes of fire. Suddenly the
skeleton, which had been lying quietly !.
sprang upon its feet, and bright flame
flashed out Of its mouth, and blazed out
Of the ends of its long, bony fingers. 1t
danced and jumped about me as if moved
by some internal spirit, and suddenly
sprang towards me and caught me by my
arm, and cried out, 'License!' with loud
voice that shook the earth. Its grasp
burned into my flesh like red-hot steel.
1t was that which caused me to cry out,
20, HAVE MERcr,'
To BE CONTINUED.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-07-07
RHBELLIous.


The following letter from Judge
Farley an old and long tried Democrat
was published in the Sentinel last
week. II appears from this that the
Judge intends to think for himself and
vote as he pleases::
TO THE DEMOCRACY OF INDI.
ANA.
Fsllow Democrats: Conyen-
ton held at Indianapolis. few days
since, for the purpose of nominating
candidates to fill the several State off.
ces, did that duty in manner to which
we take no exception. The nominees
are in general good men. We would
be glad to vote the ticket If we could
do so with honor. 1t was known to
every member Of that convention that
large portion of the old, tried and
true democrats OF the State had metin
convention in January last and had
adopted resolutions on the subject of
the suppression Of the liquor traf-
fic, not one of which is anti-democrat-
ic.
Could not the late democratic con-
vention, ESQ called, have performed
the duty of nominating their favorite
men, without forcing their fellow dem
ocrsts into a position Of antagonism on
the subject of the liquor traffic? Is it
indeed one Of the essential principles
Of the democratic party that whisky
kept for illegal sale must be protected,
and that tits anti-democratic TO take
away from the lawless dealer in
whisky the means Of annoying the
public?
The acts of the late convention leave
Us no room TO doubt that such is their
view Of the subject. The men COM
posing that convention knew very well
whom they interpolated into the demo
cratic creed the whisky clause, that
we could not endorse It. If we could
support the nominees without endor.
sing the platform we would certainly
do Il.
But when we are called upon TO say
by our votes, ut the ballot-box, that tC
destroy whisky kept for illegal sale il
worse than the destruction OF men by
whisky, we must be allowed in al
candor, to say we cannot go that zig
ure.
A strange and unaecountablc dis
position seems TO rule the democrati
leaders everywhere. Was il not enoug
that the party was split into fraction
and factions north and east on the ne
gro question?
Was II not sufficiently annoying I
the we'll disposed membess of the dem
ocratic family, that a Bright party an
Wright party in Indiana should b
arrayed in opposition TO each otherg-
II does seem that the late conyentio
so considered it. else they would nS
deliberately have introduced into thu
convention resolution wholly uncal
cd for, totally foreign to the function
Of their mission and which they we
knew would prevent n large numb'
OF good democrats from sustaining Il
nominees of that convention. Ii tb
action Of the convention prove di
astrous 10 their nominees. we a
blameless. j. i. FARLEY.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-07-07
Columbian.

FrRiNc INTO AN AMERICAN SHp:-
The following is the report Of Capt.
Allen, OF the ship Minnesota: At II
A. NJ, May 25, lat. 55s. Ion. l0s saw
II. B. NJ. steamship Gladiator. which
fred two guns for US to heave to-
The steamer then ran near US, and
sent boat on board, and ordered the
ship to be hove TO immediately; also
demanding the ships papers. Capt.
Alien inquired of the officer in charge
of the boat by what authority he de-
manded them. The Officers reply
was, by the orders Of his Government.
and stated TO Capt, A. that il was an
unpleasant duty for him. but that IL
was imperative. The papers were
produced and examined. aud after an
hours delay the vessel was allowed to
proceed. We are informed by the first
officer of the Minnesota that the mid
shipman in charge OF the boat along
side stated TO him that had not the ship
been hove 10. after firing the second
gun, shots would have been fred TO
compel her.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-07-07
OWN LINDEN.

In seasons when our funds are low.
Subscribers arc provoking slow,
And now supplies keep up the fow
or dimes, departing rapidly.
But wc shall see a sadder sight,
When puSs pour In from morn I'LL night,
Commanding every slxpence bright,
To bo forked over speedily.
Our bonds and due-bllls are arrayod.-
Each seal and Signatures displayed
Tho holders vow they must be paid
With threats OF LAW aud Chancey.'
Then TO despair wo're almost driven
There's precious little use In liyin'
When ovr last eopper's rudeiy riven
From hands that held II lovingly.
but larger yet these dues shall grow, ~.
When interests added on below,
Length'nlng our chin foot or so,
While gazing at them hopelessly.
IT'S so, that scarce have we begun
To plead for time upon duni
Before there comes another ono
Demanding pay ferociously.
The prospoe tdarkens. On ye brave,
who would our very bacon save,
Waive, Patrons all your pretexis walvel
And pay the Printer ehoerfully.
Al, 'twould give Us pleasure sweet,
A few deilnquents now TO meet,
Asking ofus clear receipt
For papers taken regularly.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-07-07

Egr"We noticed recently" says
the Louisville Courier, "a gang Of tihy
negroes. three hundred sheep. one
hundred and City fat beevcs and about
an equal number Of ofhorses and mules,
all in string, on the wharf, awaiting
a steamer TO start down the river for
the southern market"
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-07-07
TIE KNOW NorHrHGs.

A leading Democratic paper in this
State has discovered the salient points
about the new order that has lately
sprung up. called the Know Nothing,
and speaks of the after the following
manner. And giving what he supposes
TO be their creed, he says:
"This is the creed OF the Know
Nothings.' They are bandof fanatics
and fools. They declare crusade a.
gainst the Constitution aud Statute laws
of the United States-propose to drive
from our shores all foreigners, and to
check the tide OF emigration to our new
States-to degrade all foreigners to po-
sition OF convicts. They deny to all but
native Americans the advantage OF cd
ucation, and refuse TO permit them to
be heard at the ballot box. y
For men who thus band themselves TO.
gethei Tor the purpose of prosecuting
millions OF their fellow citizens. we re-
gret that there are no cells and halters
provided by the Federal Government aud
the States. II Is the duty of the Gov
ernment 10 protect oar foreign citizens
from the utrocious designs OF this infa.
nous society"
II this mysterious order can survive
many such onslaughts as this, they must
certainly bear about them charmed ex.
lstence; and even the puIsant arm OF the
government would scarcely be able tc
reach them. by the way, wouldn't II
be funny 10 see this great government
OF ours stretching forth the strong arm
of It's power "te protect our foreign citi.
gems from the airoeous designs ol
this Infamous soeietyi" Well Il would.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-07-07
8 slttt 9ostrg.
GOING HOME.


Draw nigh my pillow,
Kiss me once more;
Cold Is deaths billow,
Leaving life's shore.
Death wisds are sweeping
Round my frail bark,
Shadows are creeping.
Drearily-dark.
Yes, lam dying,
Mother, Igo
Where no more signing
Cometh, or woe.
lark, there's murmur
Falls on my ear
Sweet sounds Of summer
Musical--dear.
Say, am I dreaming
Or Is itsof
Round me are streaming,
Whittier than snow,
Garments, unfolding
Beings all fair,
To any beholding
Lighter than air.
White arms are around me.
Sister, know
Angels have found me,
May not gog
Spirit lips kiss me,
Sweets their breath;
Soon you win miss me
ffthis be death.
Husband, I leave you
Leave You awhile;
Letit not grleve you,
Kiss me and smllo.
Kiss me with kindness,
For tits the last,
Gone has my blindness,
Doath'spangs are past.
What is II breaking
Thus on my sight,
Allmy frame shaking,
Say, isit lighif
Brighter and brighter
Beautiful tool
Now Its grows lighter,
Earth's scenes adieul
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-07-07

RS-our Government has got into a
new and important difficulty connected
with foreign affairs. The imprison-
ment Of Mr.. Nelson, our consul at
Turks Island. is great outrage. b.
Everett Smith, the ex-consul, will make
a full statement OF the case TO the See.
retary of State Mr.. John Nelson, of
Baltimore, will visit Washington TO re-
monstrate against the authorities OF
Turks Island. This case may lead to
serious consequences.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-07-07

Know NormNos-Password In Gin
cinnati. BY dlnt Of great industry and
sharpness we have discovered the pass.
word OF this mysterious ORDER. Here
IL 10:
"Ktsmm Ka Knourumbummumus---
KellIllillumpst Ksamituximmux. Gin.
Times.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-07-07

Ry- Barnum entertained thirty
newspaper editors at tlranistan. the 9TH
or day. At the bottom of the bill of
fare was the following line;
"For Wines and Liquors, see next
page" Those who looked on the
next page found It blank.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-09-23
e. a. TYLER,
80 Camp street, Nev Orleans,
ENT

HAS constantly on hand a good assoIt ~
IL ment of fine Watches, of every de- EIA
s~cription, in gold and silver cases; Mantel E..&
Clocks, and Music Boxes, Gold Guard, Fob, Vest
Chains and Galatians, Watch Seals, Keys and
Charms, Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Opal and
Garnet Rings, Pins, Ear Rings, Bracelets, etc;
Cuff Pins, Belt Buckles, Gold Pens and Pencils.
Together with a great variety of other Jewelry,
Fancy Goods, Plated Ware, etc. Silver Tea Sets,
Pitchers, Goblets, Cups, Spoons, Forks, Ladies,
Napkin Rings, Salt CeIlers, etc; fine Scissors, Pen
and Pocket Knives.
The stock Of Goods being all on commission,
will be sold at very small profits for Cash, or good
city paper.
f. A. L. can always manufacture, at short no.
'ice, almost any article of Jewelry or Silver Ware
that may be wanted. Diamonds and other valu-
able Gems reset. Canes mounted, etc. Speci-
mems OF his work can always be seen at the store.
Watches, Clocks, Time-pieces. and Music Boxes,
OF every description, carefully repaired and War
ranteu.
Jewelry Repaired. Old Gold and Silver taken
on exchange. novelty
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-09-23
A Kangaroo Hunt in Australia.

On one occasion We threw the hounds into
cover Ga "koick in" and o wave of the hand
were sufficiently and they went to work in
style, although they did riot a little when then
came across kangaroo rat, an animal about
the size OF a rabbit, that abOunds in the scrub;
but a double thong being applied, and "ware
rat" bawled into their ears, convinced them of
their error. After drawing for some time, the
sterns above the brushwood began to "feathcr,"
a whImper or " was heard, followed BY the
rush of the whole pack, and then a loud
''burst," and then they were away. At the end
of five miles we came into a country intersected
by deep creeks; the timber thickened, and as We
assembled the hills the grass-fed hunters show
cd distress, and at last "shut up altogether.
The kangaroo being determined to cut on,
good work for us, went right over the range.
The pace qnickened, we crossed the hill, and
were quickly shooting down the other side of
1t, with as much as our horses could do to live
with the hounds, who were now careering the
scent breast high down to q tea tree creek.
Suddenly they all throw up their heads; there
isa screw loose. A lift forward was tried,
then a circular cast was made, during which a
buck Kangaroo started out of a clump of oca.
cias into the middle Of the pack. Every one
thought he must be chopped" but he broke
clean through them. The country becoming
difficult, the compans got very select, even the
best mounted being thrown out, and at last
we viewed the object of our pursuit stretching
along at a rafting pace straight towards the
river Torrens. Cheering on the feadinr
hounds, we forced him into the stream. where
he stood ducking hound after hound as they
attacked him, till oycrpowered by numbers and
killed.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-09-23
q. BROWN,
Tailor.

Has just returned from New Orleans with a large
stock of Merchandise, such as Fancy and Plaid
Cassimeres, Doeskins, Black Cloths, black and
fancy patterns of v~estings, which he will make un
in the best style Of workmanship and latest fash
ions. He also keeps constantly on hand, Gentle
ored Frock Coats; Pilot Cloth Coats; Fancy tweed
Coats; Black satin, fancy figured and black cloth
Vests; Undershirts; Cravats; Gloves, Socks, Hand
kerchiefs; Cloaks; Walking Canes; Knives; Fancy
Wooden Boxes; and a quantity Of Pomatums and
Essences of all kinds. oc1G
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-09-23
Mechanics, Inventors and
Manufacturers
In Cash Prices, $50

VOLUME Ten OF The SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN
commences ou the l6:h Of September. II is chiefly
devoted to The advancement OF the interests of Mechanics,
Inventors, Manufacturers and Farmers, and Is edited by
men practically skilled III the arts and sciences. Probably
no other journal OF the same character is so extensively
cigcnIatcd. or 70 generally esteemed for its practical
ability. Nearly ali the Valuable Patents which issue
weekly from the Patent Ofhce are illustrated with En-
cravings, and the claims Of all the Patents arc published
| regularly III lis columns rs thcv are issued. thus making
il Il pcricc; SCIENTIFIC N MECHANICAL ENCY-
PEDiA of information upon the saIiccts OF Mechanical
Improvements, Chemistry, Engineering and Sciences &C.
morally. IL is published weekly IN quarto form suitable
SIXTEEN PAGES of Reading Matter, SEVERAL HUNDRED
ENGRAsrNcs, with a full and complete Index. Its clrcnla-
ton on the last Volume exceeded % 900 copies per week,
ana the practical receipts IN one volume are worth to any
fIni'y much more than the subscription price.
The following CASH PRIZE are offered by the Pub
fishers for the fourteen largest lists Of subscribers sent in
by the lst Of January, lSJ5-Si00 will be given for the
for the fourth; so for the fifth; Si5 for the sixth: $40
iui tc seventh; So for the eighth $50 for the ninth
So for the trpth; SO for the ecvcnth; SIS for the twelfth:
so for the thirteenth. and So for the fourteenth, The
cash WiIl be paid 10 the order oftho s~ueeessful competitor
immediately after the Isl Of January,
1l.EMa.-bnc copy, one year, sly ono copy, six
months, ~ five copies, six months, 81; ten copies, six
mouths, s. ten copies, twelve months; SIS: twenty CO.
pcs, twelve months, So IN ADVANCE.
No Number III subscriptions above twenty can LG taken
at less than 81 40 each. Names can bo sent III at different
time and from different Pot Offices.
Southern and Western money taken for subscriptions.
Letters should he directed, post paid, 10 MUM u CO.
rs Fulton street, New York.
Mc.srs. MUM & CO. are extensively engaged III pro-
tors, without charge, III regard to the novelty Of their
improvements.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-09-23

A FlyIag GueSs--An Irish brickIayer was
one day brought to the Edinburg Infrmary,
severely injured by a fall from a house.top.--
The medical man in attendance asked the suf.
ierer at what time the accident occurred
"Two o'clock. yer honor" was the reply. On
being asked how he came to fix the hour so &C.
curately, he answered, because ! saw the PEG.
pie at dinner, through a window, as was com.
ing down"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-09-23
III. II, BUCKLEY,
nATE u d Coz

HATE YOUNG & Coz
8 CAMP STREET, New ORLEANS,
TJ:afcA Maker, .JesreElc, aud iIrers0siM.
e Importer of Fine Watches for Ladies
EJA and Gentlemen, of the most celebrated
S:,.sX makers of England and switzerland
made to his order expressly in heavy cases tgold
and silver and warranted standard %fineness.
Ladies ChateIaines and Neck Chains:
Gents Guard, Fob and Vest chains, seals, keys, &c.
Finger rings, Ear rings, Breast Pins, Cuff Pins, &c.
Diamonds in Pins and Rings;
Spectacles for every age, in gold, silver and steel
frames;
Silverware wsrranted pure as coin, consisting of
table, tea and desert Spoons;
Table and Desert Forks, Ladies, Butter Knives
Mustard and salt spoons, sugar tongs, &c.
Plated ware, consisting Of casters, candlesticks,
walters, &c.
Having been always engaged in the mechani-
cal part of the business, all Watches sent for re-
pairs will have the ~strictest attention; and having
every facility for making any portion of a watch,
he will be enabled 70 work on very reasonable
terms.
U5Jewelry made to order, and repaired. Dia-
monds reset in the latest style. Canes mounted
in gold and silver. dec3-no7
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-09-23
The RIGHT Road-Enrlish Travelor-a I

The Right Road.-English Traveler-"Hi
say, sir, ham | on the right road to Artford!"
. Jonathan-"Well, you be-"
TravcIer-"Iiow far shall | ave to go before
] get thcrc!z"
Jonathan-"Wdl, if you turn reound and 90
t'other way may be you have to travel abcout
ten mile. But, | calculate, if you keep on the
way you are going, you'll have to 60 abeout
eight thousand"