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Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-08-30
SAMUEL WHEELER
JOHNS & EVANS

| GENERAL DEALER in Fancy and Staple Dry Goods,
~ GroGeries, Crockery and Hardware, high Street,
| Mineral Point. v6n33
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JOHN MILTON


GENERAL DEALER in Merchandise of all kinds
Store on the corner of Chestnut and High Streets
Mineral Point.
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FASHIONABLE TAILORS, Mineral Point, wiscon-
sin, solicit share of public patronage Their work
viii be done in the most fashionable style and on
sonabie terms. Shop on High Street.
Cs- Cutting done to order, and warranted to ft il
properly made up. 42y
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FORGE w. COBB,

| GENERAL. DEALER in Family Groceries & Provis-
VI ions, Nails, Glass. Wooden Ware, O5- Stand
opposite the Central House, High Street. Mineral Point
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GEO. ID. WILBER, NJ. d.,
Physician, .Accoucheur 6 Surgeon,
Has fine Stock Of
Drugs, Medicines, Oils, Chemicals, &C, &c,
DIsPrNsARy & DRUG STORE.
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CHARLES r. LEGATE.
ENERAL LAND AGENT, Mineral Point, Wiscon
w sin. OFFICE on High Street. 32v7.
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WHITE LEAD.
A0 KEGS PURE WHITE LEAD; Is kegs No. !
80, White Lead Bbls. Linseed OH, Is Re-
window Glass, ass'd sizes. Fur sale At >-
June 81, 1854. q w ropp.s
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-03-01

TERRIBLE SCENES AT SHTPWRECK.-
The Liverpool papers furnish full accounts
of the wreck of the ship Taylcur, on the
coast, at the Island OF Lnmby, on the
2lsL Of January, having $50 souls on
board, Of whom near 400 were lost One
Of the passengers saved thus describes the
scene :
" y raft was constructed or which great
number of persons embarked. but it was
drlitcd against the rocks and upset, when
all on it persisted. A rope was then con-
veyeA on shore. by one Of the swimmer
and about one hundred attempted to gain
the rocks by clinying to it. when the yes
sci suddenly fell over ON her side, which
Ilckened one end Of the rope AMI caused
the entire OF them to let go their hold -
The whole of them were drowned. The
captain whose name was Noble, was sa-
we'd, but the only part of his dress that he
landed in was flannel shirt. The sur
geon Of the ship, who had his wife and
child on board. attempted 10 swim on
shore with his child on his back, and sup
porting his lady with one arm while he
swan with the other; the three, persisted.
One lady had E3,OOO in bank note sewed
in her stays !; she offered E2.OOO TO any
one who would save her life. but in vain.
She was also drowned. A child Of five
months old is saved, and both parents are
drowned. A German cmigrant rescued
this chilI's life by bearing it in his teeth
from the wreck to the shore. Only seven
women are saved, the rest, 1877 in number
are drowned. There are now upwards
of sixty dead bodies on the island, and
200 survivors"
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-03-01

DEATH OF GEN. General
Robert Armstrong, editor of the Wash
ington Union. and who was an intimate
friend of Gen. Jackson's. died in. Wash
ington on the esd ult. He was a dis
tinguished Democrat. whose history is
we'll known to the country. Hon. y. O.
P. Nicholson became associated with Mr..
Armstrong in the publication of the IN
ion, short time before the death of the
latter. and by whom that paper will pro-
badly be now conducted.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-03-01

CONGREs5.-But little business of i'm.
portance has been transacted during the
past week. The Senate has been princi-
pally engaged on the Nebraska BILL
Judge Douglass amendment, making
two territories, and declaring the Nilsson
ri Compromise superseded by the acts OF
1850, was passed by vote of 35 yeas to
10 nays. Mr.. Chase has offered an
amendment allowing the people to pro
hibit slavery if they see fit ; which is nov
under consideration. This amendment
useless, as the people have that right
the bill stands, without the amendment
In the House of Representatives,, tn
Homestead Bill, the Nebraska Bill. and
Il number of other important bills have
been under discussion, without anything
of Importance transpiring in regard to
them. A number of bills unintcresting
to our readers, have been passed by both
Houses.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-03-01
FAILURE OF THE CRYSTAL PA1AoE.-W

FAILURE OF THE CRYSTAL PALACE.-We
notice that the Stockholders Of the Crys-
tai Palace Company are out of pocket
S25. 900 by the operation. That is some
what singular. considering the favor
shown to the enterprise, and the popula-
lity it at one time enjoyed. No other
cause can be assigned but the rnismanage-
ment of the directors the first and most
striking instance of which was The delay
which occurred in the opening. Had the
Palace been opened on the first Of May
instead OF the 14th day Of July. it is pro-
bable there would have been surplus as
large as the deficiency now is. Country
people lost faith in the scheme when it
failed to open as announced; and thou
sands who would have visited it remained
quietly at home. We hope it will prove
8 warning for the future. Public compa.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-03-01

PR1vATEERs FROM THE UNITED STATES
FOR RUssIA.-The New York Journal of
Commerce thus disposes Of the story that
the presence of two or three Russian Of
fcers here,-i with view to the fitting
out OF Prlvateers to prey on English and
French commerce
Z" Two Russians naval constructors (of
whom Mr.. Greenwood, is the principally
and one engineer arrived here about a
month since, for the purpose Of comforting
with Mr.. Webb, the ship-builder, with
reference 70 the large steam propeller
which he contracted 70 build for the Rus
sian Government, while in Europe last
GUNNER. After protracted effort, Mr..
Webb succeeded in convincing the Russian
Government that he could construct ship
superior to any in the Russian Navy and
this, which is designed to be a model
ship, is the result. 1t is proposed to fur
nish simply the hull and spars, without any
armament. The keel timbets are now
in course OF preparation, and will soon be
laid down. This Mr.. Webb believes to
be the only vesseln now constructing in this
city for the Russian Government, or 1T
ting out for privateering purposes; and
the gentleman concerned in her, having
accomplished their business, will soon re-
turn home"
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-03-01

NEARLY CoMPLETED.-We learn that
Mr.. Elmore Hart has got his bridge across
the South Fork Of Hugh's river. on the
Staunton and Parkersburg Turnpike. so
far completed as to allow teams to cross.
This will be piece Of joyful news to all
travelling that road. The bridge will be
covered early in the spring.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-03-01

INFORMATION REoEryED.-As the result
Of our inquiries last week. and consul
tation of the spirit-rappers. we learn that
some year or 50 ago. a charter was grant
ed for bank in this place, but that there
was not sufficient public spirit among our
monied men to take the stock, and conse-
queptly our citizens are still compelledto
transact their banking business abroad,
at cost of some ten per cent. And that
a bill is now before the Legislature ask
ing permission for some other bank to
establish a branch here. As our own CT
tizens will not avail themselves of the
opening here for this kind ofbusiness. 9TH
ers wish to do so. and we hope will. III
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-03-01

nights rest would entirely unfit them to
enjoy this pleasant company. Any other
time. one and all would have come for
ward chccrfully for the sake O! old Mrs.
Bender. With feeling of Encouragement
/ called into see Ellen and found her bu-
silly engaged on one Of the sweetest dress
es over seen. 1t was to be worn.-this
evening.
"Busy, too" remarked, rs sat
down by her side, with feeling that my
search for sitter up would prove fruitless.
81 am busy, Mrs. Hinton was her
reply, but not so busy, hope, but " hat
Lean oblige YOU ~ '>.-7-.
" Instictively, it seems, had she per-
oeived, from my tone of voice, that had
J arequestto make. which her heart prompt
ed her at once to grant. if in her power.
~ am afraid, Ellen said, that
you are too much engaged for what wish
you to do. This beautiful dress is for to-
~morrow evening, l suppose 2" r.. -r-
'..'' '' Yes =. ..i- 60. vi nd
"And Of course will keep you busy to-
night and to morrow Q .. ..."
al shall not, certainly. have much
time to spare,'' was her reply. : But what
.
60 did wish you to set up with old
Mrs. Bender. who is very ill.,
40 Tonight
eel have been to six or seven young
ladies. but not any one can go. have
been up for two successive nights myself,
and feel quite worn out
80 Is Mrs. Bender very i'll ?'.she inqui
red in a tone Of sympathy and concern.
90 Yes, quite low
"For few moments Ellen sat thought.
full. and then she said, with a cheerful.
smile
&c will go over and sit up with her.
GO But you cannot finish this dress, and
do so,' said.
eel know that, Mrs. Hinton. But
Mrs. Bender needs my attention great
deal more than l need this dress, much as
i have desired to appear in it Tomorrow
evening. and much as need genteel one
for such an occasion. But had rather
go with calm consciousness of having
done my duty than withoutit, to appear
in the attire of Il queen.'
The dear girl spoke with an earnest
ness that made her cheek glow and her
eye brighten. l Thought that had ne
yer seen neT lace wear an expression SO
lovely. True to her resolution, she went
over to Mrs. Bender's and remained with
her all night. Her dress of course could
not be finished, and that was not all. An
attack Of sick headache was the consc-
quence. the effects Of which. upon her APP
pcarance, you all observed to night
Admirable girl !" murmured Alton to
himself, as Mrs. Hinton ceased speaking.
How far more beautiful is tralv good,
self-sacriicing action, than all the exterior
graces that art can put on"
As he said this. he looked up. and his
eye fell upon the belle of the evening
Martha Green. But like magic faded all
her exterior loneliness, rs he compared
it with the moral beauty OF the other. He
sought not her side again. and left the
company as soon as he could with proprie-
ty.
The next evening found him at the
dwelling Of Ellen, in whose very look and
tone he now perceived new attraction.
and in every movement new grace. He
soon yielded his heart to the power Of vir-
tues unperceivcd and unfcIt before vir-
tues whose bloom AMI fragrance time nor
change can steal away.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-03-01
~ Pass him round.

EB- OF the stricLness of the passport
system. and the dangers from new corners
which haunts the Neapolitan official mind,
good story has just been told. a lady.
expecting her confinement, was at Capri
with her husband. Wishing that the
child might be born on the main land,
they sailed across the bay; but the youth
full Neapolitan having unexpectedly made
his appearance during the three hours
voyage, they were not allowed to land,
because the infant was not in the pass.
port.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-03-01
The Administration and the SPccula
tors 10


We copy the following from letter of
the Washington correspondent OF the
Richmond Enquirer. The public treasu-
ry has badly needed guardians of sufti-
cient nerve to keep off the cormorants who
flock around it and when the interest of
spectators have to be consulted in the
formation OF treaties with other countries,
the integrity of the governments certain
ly at q low ebb,
The action of the President in the
Conk!ing and Gaisden treaties, cvinces
his trmness and integrity. The amend
mcntS proposed by him in the former,
and his Course in Withholding the latter,
show that the horde of SPECTATORS need
expect 10 receive no aid from the admi-
ni>;ralOn in the prosecution Of their pri-
vale schemes. AS American citizens.
they may expect their rights will be guar
antecd but there will be no special go
vernmcntal endorsement Of this or that
scheme for their own private ends.
The operations and intrigues of specu-
lators anu their attempts to influence the
government and Legislation OF the coun-
try, are becoming 50 bold and are assn
ming such magnitude in connection
with the corrupt politicians, that they
demand attention and vigilance. Not
content with the Ebony and Collins line
and the Patent Extension and land
granting operations upon Congress. their
influences are visible in the negotiations
of our government with those Of others.
The President has properly taken an un-
mistakabIe position in these matters, and
an cutlery, under guise Of PureSt patri-
otism, may be expected against him on
this account. The same tirmness in Mr.
Guthrie, and his determination to guard
with fai'hfuIness the peoples money in
the Treasury, was the great cause of all
the hue and cry against him. Had he
permitted those cOrmorants 10 have filled
their voraciouS avs with public plumber,
their voices would not have been heard
in pretended fault-Gnding with him as an
officer. which was in reality but the re-
vcngeful groanS OF disappointed disho-
nesty. If Congress will but follow the
example Of the Administration in these
matters, it will do much to route the an
nualIy increasing horde OF plunderers up
on it. The dispositions of Congress in
the matter are undoubtedly proper, and
there can be no doubt that the larger
portion of that body is actuated in every
thing by the highest motives. The res.
son why the Treasury is SO much piler-
ed is, that from want of deliberate ac-
ton and close scrutiny into claims few
corrupt men succeed in Fastening action.
or in concealing facts. It is better, by
lar, that even the just claimants upon the
government should be compelled to be de-
IHyed and to hardship, than that by hasty
action. the process of public swindIing,
encouragingly increased every year, be
carried on.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-03-01
The Diplomatic Clothes Question.

The papers are discussing the diploma
tic clothes question again earnestly, in
view Of the fact that Mr.. Mason, our Min
lister TO France. has thought proper, very
- unnecessarily, to compromise Mr. Stan.
tOn;sthe American uNQche. who wore black
clothes TO the EmperOr's ball, while Mr.
Mason now assumes the gold lace and
silk stockings. The fact, too. ofthe absence
o(the American minister, Mr.. Buchanan.
on the occasion of the opening Of the Bril-
fish Parliament, because he was required
to GO there, if he went at all, in IL court
dress. is also made Il text in this interest
ing discussion. The New York Demo-
crat, abiding to the latter fact, says
q" We hope that Mr.. Buchanan will
adhere to the course he has commenced
in the premises. 1t is manly. 1t is just.
1t is honorable. 1t is in strong contrast
tothe frippers and n 'nSense Of the nations,
more obtru,ive. and less powerful, and it
places us just where we should BE- rs proud
examples before the world, for its calm
and rejecting contemplation"
On the other hand. the New York Post,
also a democratic journal, abiding to Mr..
Buchanan's absence from the opening Of
Parliament, on account Of his not choosing
to go in court dress remarks :
" AS n matter Of taste, there can be no
doubt the plaineSt dress is the most be-
coming, and more in accordance with re-
publican simplicity. This opposition
however, to the conventional practices of
foreign courts may be carried too far. and
render ourselves ridiculous. by struggling
with rs much vigor against the cut of ~
coat or length Of y neither garment AS if Il
principle were involved. The whole mat
ter is literally only worth button and
our government should content itself with
urging upon its ambassadors a general
republican simplicity, and leave minor
matters ofconduct and etiquette tu their
own discretion.'
1t is pertinent. however. to ask the
following question on this head: Why
should the distinguishing characteristics
Of Al American citizen, either in an Off
cial or private place or position, be sac
ritccd, ignored or obIiterated abroad any
more than at home ? To the contrary of
doing this should it not be specially re-
garded rs the duty Of those holding ma
Lional positions abroad. to reflect really
the national and governmental character
as far as is possible. and is there anything
which more distinguishes American from
European official etiquette and manners
than this same thing Of costume on such
occasions. and on the par: of such digni-
tarics? There is not, certainly. And
what better instance for exhibiting the
stamina of The real American character
could be afforded than in this simple
matter, unimportant. as some pretend to
regard it. The warmth. however, with
which they rail on the subject might fair
~ be taken as " reflection upon their sin,
cerity in the matter OF its alleged unim-
portance. To hold fast to their simple in
tegrity Of plain clothes. in spite of petty
and shallow Annoyances. would prove in
some degree tke stamina Of the men re-
presenting the United States Government
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-03-01

A SwGXDLE. DAD Fellows Lodge
in this place was swinlleI out ola small
sum Of money a short time since, by a
man calling himself ID. D. Douglas. -
He applied to the Odd Fellows here for
assistance, representing himself as mem
Der of Union Lodge, No. 7, Richmond
Va. and pretending that he had been
robbed of his money, trunk. &c. He was
in possession Of all the signs and pass
words. The aid he desired was prompt
ly rendered. Subsequently it has turned
out that he was an impostcr. Odd Eel
lows had better be on their guard. as he
may attempt the same game elsewhere
He is said to be about forty-five years Of
age, dark complexion and dark hair
,Stauntom Spectator.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-03-01

O.. ~ Hon. John F. snodgrass will
please accept our thanks for a copy of
the Census Report of 1850. 1t contains
a vast amount of statistical information,
from which we may make extracts. 1t is
to be regretted that the publication has
been so long delayed. 1t will be four
years in June next, since the Census was
taken.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-03-01

at the different European courts. There
was one American. long ago, who did,this
thing-that man was Benjamin Franklin.
He was a man of stamina as all know =
And he certainly lost nothing by it. and
neither did the country.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-03-01

,Methodists, including two class leaders,
AZ 4 subsequent visit, in conjunction with
Elder Ely, he constituted them, with 9
few others, into church, and ordained
brother Griggs, who will take charge OF
the newly constituted church.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-03-01

a WOMAN ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTEEN
YEARS OF AGE BURNT TO DEATH.-Since
the time of the old Countess Of Desmond,
who fell out OF peat tree and broke her
neck at the age Of one hundred and for
ty, we doubt whether there has been so
singular death as that which is record
ed in the subjoined paragraph. The sin
guLarity consists in the fact of the lady's
having lived to such an immense age, and
having at last persisted by other than
natural death: .-.
A CENTENARIAN BURNED TO DEATH
We regret to learn that on Monday OF
last week, Mrs Elizabeth StilIwagon, OF
Conncllsville, Pennsylvania, came to her
death in the following horrible mamie !:
Her grandson had left the house for a
few hours, when, on opening the door on
his return, the stencil and .smoke were so
great that he could not enter. The alarm
was Immediately given, the windows
thrown open, and water thrown in to
quench the fire. On entering, the old la
DIV was found to be burnt to u crisp. 1t
is thought her clothes took FIRE whilst
lighting her pipe. She was one hundred
and fifteen wears old, and was quite ac-
tive for one Of her age. She had two
sons born before the revolutionary war,
in which her husband was a soldier, and
at one time a prisoner Untontol0" { Pa.
Genius Of Liberty.
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nies like private individuals must keep
their word if they want to succeed in life
IN. J. Reralad..
Gooper'g GIurksbqr9 Re8latpr
CLARKsBURG. WEDNESDAY, MAR. !, 1854
LABOR or, rae JUDoEs.-Although the

LABOR OF THE JUDGEs.-Although the
compensation of the Judges is the same
with two exceptions, it would appear by
the abstract from the report of Clerks of
the Court Of Appeals, District and CIR.
cult Courts, relating to suits in their re-
spective Courts, thai their labors are
quite unequal. Said abstract shows that
during the year ensuing August, 1858,
that the Court Of Appeals was in session
l56 days, and the Circuit Courts as fol-
lows: Judge Camden, 10 days; Judge
Nash, 1877; Judge Summers, GGl Judge
VIM. Leigh. 1853; Jldge. George w.
Thompson, I52; Judge L.. P. Thompson,
las; Judge Clopton. l45 !; Judge Field.
al Judge Meredith. 1870 Judge Ba-
ker, 1l9 Judge Lomax. III Judge
Edmiston, 112; Judge Lyon, 90; Judge
Parker, 80 Judge TaIiaferro, 83 Judge
Hopkins, 80; Judge Fulton. Is Judge
Kenney. rs; Judge Bailey, 611; Judge
Pitts. So; Judge johnson (now Judge
Hudson,) 81. There is no return from
Logan comfy, in Judge Bailey's Circuit,
nor jackson, in Judge Summers Circuit,
nor from Wetzel and Tyler, in Judge G..
W. Thompson's circuit. 1t seems that
the circuits in the West require the most
labor from the Judges, especially, as they
frequently commence their daily sessions
at eight O'Clock in the morning, and con-
tinue until eight in the evening, which is
not the case in the eastern part of The
State. We would inquire if there is no
way by which the labor Of the Judges
may approximate to something near equa-
lily.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-03-01


Hon PRIcEs. Every body is talkin;
about the high prices OF flour, grain, DC.
at this time, and not without good cause.
The Baltimore Patriot has received
commercial letter from Philadelphia to a
house in Baltimore, of the date January
20, 1817-just 81 years ago. The fol-
lowing are some of the statistics: i a
Flour is pretty steady at Sl4,75. Rye
whiskey was sold yesterday out of wagons
at IS cts, Philadelphia money. Country
Gin 72@73 -Cloyerseed S14,5o
cash. FIaxseed S11 per cask in the rough.
Rye -four $8.6O@8.76. Corn meal S7,-
rs per barrel. and S35 per hogshead.-
Coffee, green. 22@e3 cts, very scarce
and in demand ; coming from Baltimore
bank notes 80 per cent discount. New
York 2493 cts. premium.
From the above price current. It woul
seem that We are moi so bad of. after al +