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Washington telegraph., 1854-01-25

NUNfN va" rnHrE iGtsa....
icw days since We saw in the New York
State, German paper the following state.
meut
II appears thcro was woman who had
married in France and lcil her husband and
came to this country. Since her arrival
here she found another and better loved one.
from whom She -oan parted company flr
lhrl one. The hr.t husband came in search
oi his lost and iaiihc,, spouse. and. IN ma.
Ring inquiries. happened to meet the hue.
band No. > Afcr telling his tale Of Voc.
they both st out in search of hor. and a,
Albany. \ Y, they came mp with tho faith.
less one in possession Of husband No. g.
They nll made nn agreement 10 play n gauc
called GO, for her. which WAS won by bus.
band No . The woman then came for.
ward and protested against il. asserting that
If No 3 had PLAYED her oir 50 badly she
would hunt for No 4 but magistrate
spoiled her fun by putting her in the lock.
up,
Washington telegraph., 1854-01-25

DrArn or an ERoNAur-A late Paris
letter announces the death of an .Eronaut
in the exercise of his profession Tie wri.
ter says.
The victim is NJ. Louis Dcsohamps. who
was making his l30th ascension from the
nmphitheairo Of Mines The weather wa.
extremely uniayorablc, tho wind blowing vi.
olenty in squalls There way to be dc.
scent in pl,dciWtc. but the Mayor forbid
ihat part Of tlc performance. believing that
the attempt would bc disastrous. The zero.
nani went on alone. The balloon wns hor.
rlbly manglcd by the gale, aud probably tho
valve was dcrauged, for it soon began to do.
scend with frighlful upiiity. NJ. De.
sehamps was found dead at about threo
miles from Tho omphitheairc bc had been
lhrown from the eur, and the balloon had
blown about half a mile further on. A
subscription was started at Mime. for hi,
widow The Emperor will doubtless send
a contribution, as VI Dcschnmps mammoth
balloon was named Napoleon, after him.
Washington telegraph., 1854-01-25
Another Fire M New York,
METROPOLITAN AND LAWRENCE HOUSE DE.
sTgoYED
Loss OVER $500. 00O,,

New YoRR. Jan 9..-On Saturday morn.
ing about ten O'Clock iiro broke out in the
immense block Of buildings on Broadway,
containing the Metropolitan Hall aud Law.
renee House, and burned two hours The
destruction is complete, nothing remaining
standing except the marble front. The
Hall bad been leased by Cbas Wright.
and furnished 10 magnificent style. Near.
ly all the furniture was burned or seriously
damaged by hasy removal The Hotel
was the largest and most extensive building Of
the kind in the city The loss exceeds half
a million Of dollars. The Hotel was insur.
cd for 100000, and the furniture, said to
exceed anything of the kind ever made in
the city, only insured for s20,OO0,--onc
sixth Of the cost.
Washington telegraph., 1854-01-25

The editor Of the Rome IN. " Farmer
has established peculiar tariff Of charges
for the publication Of marriage notices.
For notice where the wife is first rate
one, he charges one dollar and from that
down to nothing, just according to the esti.
mate Of the husband. In one week several
notices were received accompanied by one
dollar, and only one with less. One fellow
alone valued bis wifo at fifty cents
| IEzchdngc
Washington telegraph., 1854-01-25

ed with as much swearing and as many diff.
eulties as the taking down of our great eata.
raet. The appropriation made by Congress
will amount to nothing. Ii would take two
millions of dollars to make even demon.
slfatioa on this, the largest piece Of obstina.
ey that tho enterprise of man has get met
with
Washington telegraph., 1854-01-25
ENGLANp
CONTINENTAL.

Tho Turks report that the persians hayo
declared war against Turkey. which has
been brough, abou, by direct promise from
the Gar to remit their debt, aud restore
disputed territory.
The Shah places 10000 troops at the
Cars disposal.
Turkey has forbidden the expectation Of
grain.
The French and British fleets entered
the Black Sea on the 10th.
1t is supposed that Sobastopol has been
destroyed
Tho slips Of each squadron are guarding
Copstantnople. the Gar having repeatedly
declared his intention Of entering the Back
Sea, which is equivalent to declaration Of
war,
The withdrawal Of the Russian Ministers
from Paris and London is Immediately look.
ed for
kalniht was attacked on the Iih: the Rus.
slams were repuiscd, with great carnage on
both sides
On the 18Th two Russian steamers and
gun-boats attacked Mateh.n
SPAIN,
Soule has fought duel with the MARQUIS
De Turgot, the French Minister.
Young Soulc, and the young Dako of
Alba bad also fought duel Nobody dam.
aged
1t is stated positively that Kos,uth had
left London for Constantinople on tho 23d
ult.
There is an instruction in Crimea, in
favor Of Turkey.
The Provinces Of Bessarrbia, Kherson
and Tortugui have been put under martial
law by Russia.
The Turkish army had crossed the Geor.
ginn frontiers and marched upon Findlis
they were welcomed everywhere by The
Georgians
The Turkish forces occupied Erinyap.
which was abandoned by the Russians on
their approach.
Il is reported that the Turkish defeat
at Alhalrik is doubted, although battle
has been fought there with considerable
slaughter
There is a rupture between Persia and
England
The declaration Of war BY Persia against
Turkey, was occasiobed by un insult.
The British Consul at Jassay had retired
from the Principalties
Washington telegraph., 1854-01-25

AMEnlcAN AurHoRs-TnElR pEoFirs.
Washington Irving and Jane, Fennimoro
CooPer-names honorable to the National
Llteraiurc-and Mr. Goodrich Peter Par.
l9ayl have made large fortunes BY the sale Of
their works Mitchell has realized A for.
tune from bis school Biographies, and innu.
inornblc maps. Professor Anthon for hi.
',i series Of classics. has, il is said, received
sD0OOO. lleadcy has realized from bis
books, $1,000 Ali.s Leslie, Sl2. 900 TX
Marvel, $4,000 DR.. Barnes. $4,000;
rnnny Fern, an auihorcss "of Yesterday"
from one small .tcdHctoa, where's our
french dictionary in six months, s6000i
Judge Kent, Sl20,000 Noah Webster, for
his Dictionary, slsO.OOO.
Washington telegraph., 1854-01-25

The Russian Government has notified NIL
foreign ministers that ships going to Otto.
man pats carrying munitions Of war, shall
be y d though under noa'ral flags
FRANCE.
The reports that tho sincerity of the Gov.
ernment in the Turkish alliance was dis.
trusted. having caused great Indignation, the
Cabinet considered it expedient 10 give them
an explicit denial.
Napoleon expresses himself in favor of
action,
Vienna papers say tho allied aeois had
entered tho Buck Sen on a peaceful erraadi
and to prevent further collision.
The Paris papers pnhlih document
pnrporling to be letter of instructions
from tho four powers To their Ambassadors
at eonstanlinople. which bears rather hanl
on Turkey.
Washington telegraph., 1854-01-25

WREcK OF THE STEAMSHIP SAN Fran.
cIsco-GREAT Loss OF LlFE.-Wo learn
that a telegraphic dispatch reached New
Orleans Gu the 18th inst, stating that the
wreck Of tho steamer Sac francisco bad
been discovered by some Of the Revenue
Cutters sent TO her relief. and that every
soul on board had perished The San Fran.
cisco, in addition 10 number Of passengers,
had on board seven hundred United States
troops, destined for California, and a large
crew, and of the whole number, not q sin.
gle soul was saved, This, if true, is indeed
heart-rending.
Washington telegraph., 1854-01-25

NEw Invention. editor Of The Al.
ton Courier" has been shown a pocke,.pis.
tol and case which is something Of novel.
IT, The pistol, ii is said, will prime itself
and Gre thiriy-six times in succession. It
is a small weapon, being only aboa, six
inches in length, though It will throw ball
with sufieiOn. force to perfornlo an inch
plank at the distance Of hundred feet
Washington telegraph., 1854-01-25

L. We invite attention 10 tie advertise.
mont for the second se.ion Of ihe female
Seminary. Which wa fatlis. in another col.
umn. Mrs. Wuffe has secured the snr,i.
e.- u Miss Jeses. formerly teacher Of
.lusle, French, Drawing aud Painting. in
sroi. Stacks school Both ladies are en-.
'nea,ly qualified to discharge u,.. --..---..
have assumed, and We take pleasure ia com.
mending their school to those WHO have
daughters or wards to educate.
Washington telegraph., 1854-01-25

H. The Town Council of Florence. Al.
ALBANIA, have passed an ordinance raising
the license for retailing spiritnous liquors to
$1,000, and on billiard tables aud ten.pin
aileys to $500.
Washington telegraph., 1854-01-25

The Washington Star says that tho Sec
retary Of the Navy. at the solicitation Of the
friends Of Commander lngraham, has grant.
ed him relief from bis present command.
and iha, he may soon be expected in the
United States His health has been very
iudrm for somo time past Commander
Henry W Morris has been detached from
the New Yoik rendezvous, and ordered to
the command Of the sloop of.war St. Louis
Washington telegraph., 1854-01-25
burning of the u, =. Custom. House
at Portland, Maine.
PORTLAND. Jan.

The United States Custom. House in this
city took fire this morning. and the entire
block is now in ruins 1t was occupied by
the post Office. the Atlantic and other banks
The loss will be heavy aud falls principally
ON the Government II is estimated at $50.
O0O
Washington telegraph., 1854-01-25

An engineer by the name Of Robins pro.
poses a plan in the Railway Times, for a
road over which the car, can bO propelled,
from tho Atlantic 10 the Pacific at the rate
of one hundred miles an hour. It en-.
braces fou' rails instead Of two-the main
pressure TO bo on the centre ones. The
cars 10 be fttcd up with cooking. dining and
lodging rooms
Washington telegraph., 1854-01-25

~ Mr.. BUCHANAN Is aaid to be nego.
tiating for the purchase Of one of the islands
of the Archipelago for the United States for
the purpose of naval depot.
Washington telegraph., 1854-01-25

The great Astor Library was opened in
New York on the 2sth ul,. The Library
contains between 10000 and 10000 vol.
umes, including the leading standard works
Of European and Home Literature. liberal
assortment Of historical. biographical. aud
statistical books and an entertaining list Of
the more valuable portions Of current liter.
nlure.
Washington telegraph., 1854-01-25

KENTUCKY srsAroa.-The Legislature
of Kentucky on the 10Th inst. elected the
Hon. JonN ]. CRlrrrSnrY [. S. Senator.
Gov. Powet.L Was his opponent. The vote
stood. for eRlrrENnRs ls-pownlL %
Washington telegraph., 1854-01-25

The Missouri Legislature has brtare il
bill providing that ne married man shall be
allowed to endorse a note without the con.
sent of his wife. and that no endorsement
.hall be valid in law without such consent
Washington telegraph., 1854-01-25

The Ohio Legislature me. on the Ii
ins.. A United States Senator 10 succeed
Mr.. cnasn. will be elected. The eaudi.
dates are Mr.. Cows. lof the Supreme
Beneh.l sAarff MepARY. W.. S. Gaors.
nEck. @. G. RIaIr. and Dawn Ton
The Democrats have large majority in
each House.
Washington telegraph., 1854-01-25
Leticr from Hon. Taos, =. Rusk,

The following letter from Senator RusK.
Of Texas, to Governor CoywAv, wo copy
from the last True Democrat
AUSTIN, Texas Dec. 28l, 1853.
Ms Dean Sin-TcAas has taken her ac.
iion in regard to the important matter Of o
Pacific Rallroad-a matter so vastly impor.
tant to her and Arkansas and in iact To
the whole South that in my Judgment no
question takes precedence Of it, enclose
yen a copy Of the bill which /. now the law.
having received the approval Of the Cover.
nor promptly after it, passage feel sure
the bill will meet your appreciation. Since
! wrote you before, have explored most
Of the country towards III Paso in person,
and from the remainder Of the route | have
such reliable information as to Justify me in
saying, that the vi Paso route is far superi.
or 10 what il has heretofore been supposed
TO bc BY is most sangunc friends
shall leave in a rcw days for Washing.
ton, where | hope to hear from you, md
will again write You more fully than have
time to Do now. Very truly yours
TlIOS J RUSK.
Ills EIcollency, y. n coSwAy,
Little Rock, Ark
Washington telegraph., 1854-01-25

eatf@iitted-iHaek By die Russians /
on the Turkish camp reported France
and England about 10 eoe4e the G:e
--Repoftea Engagement on Tie Dan.
nbe.
Bosros, Jan'y 6.-The Canada arrived
at noon
POLITICAL.
The Gar has sent an autograph letter to
Gorisehakof, eongaluating him On the vie.
tory at sinope aud thanking the brave sea.
men for their efforts in behalf of the honor
Of Russia.
The Emperor of Russia has paid the
debts of the Prince of sefyia and granted
him pension
The reported bloody action near kalafat
is eoniradieted
The Turk left G000 men at kalafat when
they retired 10 Wildin.
The capture of St Nicholas was effected
by surprise,
1000 Russian horsemen attacked the
Turkish camp ut taleEloasel. but the Turks
drove them back.
The Paris correspondent of the London
Chronicle writes that France and England
are fully agreed upon efficient measures to
eoeree Russia.
Instructions have been given TO the Ad.
mifals to stop all Russian ships cruising in
the Black Sea, and force them TO return to
seha.topol and mol allow them To leave again
till the conclusion of pence.
Tho statement. that the French Envoy at
eoasiantinaple Ind proposed to the English
| Admiral. 10 intercept the Rassian fleet on
it, return from sihope. CAUSES much discus
sion in Paris
There aro rumors Of an engagement on
the Danube, but nothing authentic
The Secretary of the Treasury telegraph.
ed 10 New York for steamer TO proceed
to sea Immediately in search of the ship
San Francisco, which vessel was spoken By
the Illinois On the 9Th ult, in preearious
condition
lleaYy weather prevented the Illinois
from sending her any assistance.
The San Francisco has on board 700 [
/ = ifAAiAs
The Empire City is ashore. Hops are
entertained Of getting her OIL The pas,en.
gers and baggage safely landed
LOUISVILLE. Jan I.
The Secretary Of the Treasury has or.
derai tho Collectors in New York. Charles.
ton. and Norfolk. each 10 despatch revenue
cutters to sea in search Of the San Fran.
cisco
IlatlrAx. Jan. o.
The Brig Marin reports the steamer San
ftaueiseos engines mol working. her decks
were swept and the smpke pipe gone. Tue
captain Of the steamer requested her TO hold
on. which she did. but the gale at night
drbfe the steamer out of sight. Saw loo
people on board,
New York, Jan. Z
Flour advanced G cents under tho inilu.
Washington telegraph., 1854-01-25

IL We nseeiyed no mail from beyond
Little Rock on Sunday night The wealth.
or, this morning, has moderated little. with
a prospect for rain. No rise in the river
yet
Washington telegraph., 1854-01-25

n A resolution nominating the lion.
Jous Bell for the Presidency. has been
introduced in the Tennessee Legislature
Washington telegraph., 1854-01-25

NOVEL TnEoRY.-A book has boen pub.
lished in England by DR.. stowell in which
he undertakes to prove that the forbidden
fluit" was the tobacco plant
Washington telegraph., 1854-01-25

A late religious writer stgmniizes the nu.
lhors OF the yollow.coyered novels rs "litc.
rary scorpions, who sting virtue to death
with their tales"
Washington telegraph., 1854-01-25

nY-We are authorized to announce THOMAS
2. EVANS as a candidate for reelection 10 the
office of Town Constable.
Washington telegraph., 1854-01-25

n We are authorized 10 announce EDWARD
". GANff, ESD Is a candidate for Prosecuting
Attorney OF the Sixth Judicial Circuit, al the en-.
suing election.
Washington telegraph., 1854-01-25
Further by the Canaan.

Niagara ashore Of ths Irish Coast
Persid declared iody against Trkcy
-Baiiic at kdiafat anil Russians ~,
PRtsf- Datif Jtfresa hc tieo SoHio's
and ihe Marquis De T'Wgot aad the
Duke Of AiJa-Ng ham done.
ENGLAND,
The weather on the Irish coast i, very
severe many ships wrecked.
The steamer Aingara is ashore "a Wcx.
ford with 100 passengers The cargo is
saved
Washington telegraph., 1854-01-25

Give are authorized 10 announce THOMAS
HUBBARD, ISL as a candidate for Judge Of the
Sixth Judicial Circuit
Washington telegraph., 1854-01-25
THE TELEGRAPH.
AsHIN NGTON.
WEDNESDAY, Jan. rs, ts5t.

u We are authorized 10 announce sHEL.
TON WATSON. Esq, as a candidate for re.
election n the nifee Of ludge OF the Sixth lu.
dirial Circuit.
Washington telegraph., 1854-01-25
| l7siegraphed 10 ths Menlphis Eagle d Enq
Further by the Canada,

The Prince Of serpia's debts paid by the
Gsat-Reported Battte near kalafat
elatf@iieted-Attaek By die Russians
On the Tatkid camp reported. France
and England about 10 eoeret the Gar
--Repote2 Engagement on Tie Dan.
Rbe.
Bosroa, Jan'y 6.-The Canada arrived
at noon.
Washington telegraph., 1854-01-25
IIatirAxJ Jan q

The Brig Marin repoti. the steamer San
ftaneiseo's engines moi working. her decks
were swept and the smpke pipe. gona Tue
captain Of the steamer requested her 10 hold
On, which she did. but the gale at night
drove the steamer out Of sight. Saw Loo
people on board
Washington telegraph., 1854-01-25

Flour advanced G cents under the inau
cnce Of the steamers news.
Washington telegraph., 1854-01-25

The Secretary Of the Treasury has or.
derai tho Collectors in New York, Charles.
ton. and Norfolk. each TO despatch revenue
cutters to sea in search of the San Fran.
cisco.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-11-08
TERMs.
Coopor's Clorksbura eoi,t.

~, COCPors Clarksburg egfster lca published, IN
9 S.aeSSOn ga KS rg ava, "Wednesday morning, al
S4,OOPcrannpm,iP advance ,or uf tlle,exp irstion
of SIX MoNTHs from the time subscrbng: p; tTtsT
the termination of SIX months s2 80 wiNinnVari-
Hay be charged. IN subscrfp ptionareceiyed for
= a.essittn six months. No paPerwfll be diacon-
nnued, except atthe option oftbe. proprietor, nm
" all 4rrearages are paid up sand those who do not
rtheirpaper to be: discontinued at the end of
their term of subscriptoh will be considered as
Idesirtng to heve,it continued, 30 tE..r; GrIT -
0. a RTlsEaENTs will be inserted at ST ,OOper
! square Of twelve lines for the first three insera
stons and twenty-five 'coitts for each subsequens
IOmqde to- those WHO advortisebv The vnorS, No
sS counted loss than one slmarc.-
sSAPPa IA number OF Insertions must be specified or
1l,s 9dVer'lsementwi will be continued and CHARGED
AAnnGuncementnf candidates for Office $500
$149rrlages and Deaths inserted gratis
al coanm9nle9tions, to tnsuIe aitention,muSt
bf accompanied by the author s name npdnosf
ralid 2Shy ~ JEf GIs II,j.l.' =" %" :" Pos'-
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-11-08

Iro4 Old man Peter wSb earris, and Be
gan to.die. natural s lifeS WIN cometh
the old lady in great bustkrd wan
ted to know whagwaS going Old Pc
tel" in the last gtasp Of agond weak
ness, pointed to kisleg. q 7THf Won an
wrapped up bis pantaIoons,s oott fell
"a sthistle top and at"the samim1le tlcon-
siderable Of scratch was m4isibls.
b "sCall dish a shanke % lP' Saws
the old woman. ,F" il lads s'a ioH' e
?. Oh, butiI'm pizened to dt, Molly:
See, 5I'm all pizen-mine tvh$ot come
over mine pody at all.', La"E no.r
= "Haw haw ! hG@ I" ;roaEthe old
woman. 81 " Vat d fool You3 PETERS
vhest on" ", 1'eeI@.@4 J ri
,a"Kosh p roarcd old Peter5king off
eath'sicy letters at one surgesl Jump
ing up. "Yacob, vat old fooLG must
pc, TO say l vas shnake bit. y bout
your business, gals. Peter, Jog me
some beer. poo o. - -Iua ~.
The old woman saved Petcr'e. "
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-11-08
TnE EoRD,s PRAYER.

ay3 on TIIE LOR DIS PRAYER. A9 +
The following beautiful poemois salt
to have been written by King James ]
thoughibyaS0metitiS is asscribed to nBishol
Andrews: Il -alr nod suo s. Gl. 9@H
3 Ifanysg be distressed ,Tand fdin would gather
let him haste unto % A!i'n
rclsd Our Father; j 20 s1o3msm a-Gos 2s Ii
f.. For we of hope and help are quite 'bereven.
Except thou succor us q. .-.# ed q. .-co
f.. Lf. Who art in Heaven. oia91TL- L,E2-f
Thou showcst mere ther ofore for tho same
We praise Theo, singing w., l- ,a-.1.
Hallowed be Thy name. :l~
Ofoll our misories cast up the sum, ,f.D ...
Show us thy joyS,.4p1 let ~ s.usraa asgil
Thy kingdom co me. .,y.J bngTp gGl
We mortal are, and alter from CUR birth.
Thou constant art, ..
Thy will be done on earth.
Thou mad'st the earth, as we'll as planets seven
Thy nani5 is blessed here
AS its in Heaven.
Nothing we have to use, or debts to pay, 49,,
Except Thou give tins,
a.. Give us this day
Whcrcwith to clothe us, whcrewith TO be fed
For without Thee wo want
We.want, but want 10 faults, for no day passes
But we do sin ... '.t.
Forgive our trospNsses. .>.
No man SHINING ever free did live,
Forgive us, Lord, our sins a.. 81
As we forgive. :
live repent our faults, thou nc'er disdainestus
VIC pardon them -l. 80.
That trcspasS againS! MS: .-
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-11-08
Good GA TImcs it Y!rrl.

+ Under this head "J. a. va cor
r>aDoaaent Of the New York Spiof the
Times, tell two OF three very goctorics
one o. which is the folio ming:
In those days lived oil Ned w.
Every one Twins. here then rejected
iOld Ncd-a froIckinS old free KEY,
who never let a mu}tcr, a cock ct or
race pass without being on hand ossi-
I Bic. Joined to Ola Ntd's ihorliti love
! Of s1c!. sport was what is now day.rm-
| ed BY the business part of mankind reat
deal OF 'cutcncss, but what is in facirle-
thing less creditable
On a certain day great mu~teyas
to come off at some tuvcrn in ucnriclnd
OF course cock fight or two. At Dap
pointed time great many persons ere
present, and among them Mr. NJ, an.
lleman of.thc real old stripe, who me a
few ten dollar bets on the cock Il irhl<ad
lost every one. He was cumr7cnlinrn
his bad luck. when Ola Ned was srclp-
Pro9ching with a large bag thrown er
his shoulder. ...
'" Halo Ned, what have you ther"''
" Fust Fate cock. Mpasa NJ"
Game, Ned !"
" Ch,r yes, game as Il J}antcr M2ssa T.
"Out with him nd out with hi.i
And Ned drew foc;h :, lurl" 50, ci;:
cock, which, to Judge by his ai14, was.
perfect bruiScr.
What's the pric" Ned 90
Five dollars, Massn, an cheap at i,
an If any cock ON dis Ground dG7 ,tiv c,,J