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Polynesian., 1855-11-03
a EW GOODs-FOR SALE BY HARRIS 7
FURNITURE PER DRonIo.

Sets cottage iurniture( beautifully howeroe, French
bedsteadS, set French BslIeaus with marble tops,
nests Wardrobes. dress Bureaus (turned) plain cot
tage Bureaus, oval card Tables, tea POys mahogany
Sofas, mahogany nivans, cottage Bedsteads, maple
paTlor Chairs. maple do do, carved. carved walnu;
Chairs carved oak dining Chairs, American Chairs
with cushions, square Stools.
The above will be sold cheap foreasi.
BOATS.
Whitehall row Boats copper fastened IL foot
smack Boats, Il fost ysf Boats, II foot centre board
Boats.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-06-20
T e Il MS.

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Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-06-20
THE ACTION OF ,MANURE.--DoEs
1T SINK OR RISE!

This question was raised last year il
what is called the New York Farmer,
Club. as if it was a new one, just sprung
upon the community, and as remarkablI
as if an alligator had been found in III,
Hudson River. II the American Insti
tute possessed a file of the old American
Farmer, they would find it to contain ma
ny things that are not dreamed of in theil
philosophy. Among these the question
raised and the opinion very distinctly ad
vanced. more than a quarter Of a century
ago. by Thomas Jefferson Randolph, son
of Gov. Randol ph, and grandson of Mr..
Jefferson. one of the most zealous and ac-
complished agricultural inquirers-thst
manure rises and does not sink, as has
been supposed"
In 1899, he commenced communica-
ton to the Albemarle Agricultural Socic.
ty, (of which no less a parsonage was
President than James Madison, and Peter
Minor. among the best informed and most
dithdent Of men, Secretary with this re-
mark: k:-"Frotn my commencing as far
mer. have been struck with the great in .
crease OF the wheat crop, and the improve.
ment Of the land, from fallows made in
July and August over those made in Sep.
tember and October" He goes on 10
state that according 10 his observations
on clover, as we'll as on common fallows,
he had seen that the land ploughed in
July and the early part Of Aug gust, chang
ed to many shades darker after plough.
ing. that land adjoining fallowed in Sep.
temher and October, which, If it changed
at all. the change was imperceptible.
Alter detailing variety Of facts in
proof of them, he winds up with this de.
claration-"From these observations,
have been induced to adopt the following
opinions
|. That the fertilizing properties Of ma.
nure exist more in the gas that is genera.
ted in its decomposition, than in the body
or quantum Of the manure itself.
2. That half-rotted manures are more
active in their effects than those complete.
ly rotted.
3. That the manure rises By means ol
this air generated from it. and does moi
sink, as has been supposed.
After all, we may quote from Scripture
the question-"Is there any thing where.
of may be said, this is new ?''-Aode
american Courier.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-06-20

ISSUING OF BoUNTY LAND WARRANTS
We learn from the Union that there we're
about eleven hundred in all issued, OF
i6O and 100 acre warrants. A warrant
Of 100 acres was forwarded 10 the Presi.
dent OF the United States for military SER
vices rendered by him during the Mexi>
can war. a similar warrant was forwar-
ded to ex>President Tyler. for military
services during the late war with England.
Hon: VIM. L. MareF. Secretary Of State
receives an 80 acre warrant for military
services in the same war, he having al
ready received bounty of 80 acres un-
der the act Of 1850.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-06-20
~An exchange. in sneakino If ~

~An exchange, in speaking of the
benefits of advertising. says it
Has enlarged many a small business;
Has revived many dull business;
Has rescued many lost business;
Has saved many falling business;
Has preserved many a large business;
Has created many new business:
And ensures success in any bu usiness.
Merchants. Manufacturers, Mechanics
-"all the world and the rest of man.
kind" try it.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-06-20
THE NEW CLOAK;
o., EMInd Your Own BuainesS.,' -

o., " MInd Your Own BUHineS&.''
"There [ declare, if Mrs. Burton
hasn't got new cloak !" exclaimed Mrs
Maxwell, to her intimate friend, Miss vi
ney, as they came out of church on Sum
day.
e see she has," replied Miss Viney,
very quietly.
Il know her husband can't afford it
she will be the ruin OF him yet"
suppose they know their own busi-
ness best. Az any rae it is a blessing
that you or l are not accountable for her
miSdccds." said Miss Vlney, who, though
what is technically termed an "old maid, -
was not of that class who have been SIAN
derousIy styled gossips and busy bodies.
And We have purposely introduced her
to refute the foul calumny that old maids
are all meddlers-and we are sure that
all spinsters will be grateful to us for the
service.
{" | don't know about that" returned
Mrs. Maxwell. with q dubious shake of
the head, " Mr.. Burton owes my husband
three hundred dollars, and l don't be-
lieve he will ever get his pay, if things
go on this way. The cloak couldn't
have cost less than thirty dollars"
presume they could afford it; or
they would not have bought it-at any
rate they know best"
Mrs. Burton is a vain, conceited.
proud woman. and pride will have fall
one of these days.
" hope not"
eel hope she will have fall; she would
drop some Of those airs then"
never thought she was what might
be termed q vain woman"
IS She is; she is an impudent mink, and
the sooner she is brought down on le-
vel with her circumstances, the better for
her and the world"
"She has the reputation Of being a
very kind-hearted person, and an excel
lent neghbor."
L don't care il she has she likes to
lord it through the village, and for one
will not be ruled by her.
Really, do not understand you; she
is amiable as any one need be-"
"Amiable and humble, indeed What
did she buy that new cloak for except to
excite the envy Of half the town, and
make them think she is somebody j.
IL hope there is no one so silly as to
envy her." and Miss Viney cast signi6-
cant glance full in the face of her compan-
ion.
"I don't for one but should like to
teach her that she is no better than the
rest Of the world
"She don't pro 'ess to be; she visits the
neighborhOod, and am sure there's nc
better person in sickness than she is.'
All that may be-"
When you had the erysipeIas, you re.
member she watched you when no one
else would"
know it {: but is one to be tyrannized
over forever, because she watched few
nights with me How strange you talk. -
DO 90
Didn't she buy that cloak on purpose
to cut figure through the town and make
every body feel cheap ?"
No, am sure she did not she haC
no such motive" replied Miss Viney
smartly.
l don't believe you there p
She is no such woman as that T.
Yes, she is just such a woman a:
that /"
IL have seen no one but you who feel:
bad about it,
'' But me La sake 1 wouldn't have
you think feel bad about it. She car
wear what she's mind to, for all me
only hope she can afford it, that's ALL
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-06-20
Selected for the Register,
ny A LADY.
THE STARS.

"Those burning orbs ! what are they? hav
dreamed
That they blossoms of the Tree of Life
Or glory flung back from the outspread wing.
| or Gods ArchangeI-or that yon blue skies,
With all their gorgeous blazonry of gems,
| Where IL bright banner waving DER the earth
From the far wall of Heaven-and have sat
And drank their gushing glory, till felt
Their flash electric trembling with deep
And strong vibration down the living wire
Of chanIess passion and every pulse
Was beating high as if spring were there
10 buoy me up, where might ever roam
! Mid the unfathomed vastness of the sky.
And dwell with those bright stars, and see the
light
Pouring down upon the blessed earth, like dew
From the bright urns of Nuiads
Beautiful stars
What are ye 7 There is in my he rt of hearts
A fOunt that heaves beneath you, like the deep,
Beneath the gIories OF the midnight moon,
And Iist--your Eden ones are floating now
Around me like element-so low,
So wildly beautiful, almost dream
That ye are there, the living harp of God;
Ger which the incense winds of Eden stray,
And wake sucn tones of mystic minstreIsy
AS we'll might wander down TO the dim world,
TO fashion dreams Of Heaven! ! Peal on-Pea on,
Natures high anthem-ror my life has caught,
A portion of your purity and power,
And seems but type of sdereal music.
Bcssed-besscd things
Ee are in Heaven, and Oh Earth. My soul,
Even VITA tn, whir Winds ru 3l, can wander off
To your immortal realms, but must descend,
Like your own ancient Plead, from its height
To dim its new clught gIorcs in the dust
The earth is brauiiluI--I love
Its wilderness offspring flowers, its bright clouds,
The majesty of mountains and the dread
Magniticcnce of Ocean--for they come
Like visions to my heart--but when look
On your unfadng Ioveliness, feel
Like Il lost infant gazing OH It's home,
And weep to die and come whore you repose
Upon your b1undcss heaven, like parted souls
On eternity Of bIcssedncss."
HARRIsoN Co., Va, April, 1855.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-06-20

E~ A Schoolmaster told one Of his
scholars, an Iish boy. to spell Acstilty.-
Horse, horse" commenced Pat
" Not horse Utility" said the teacher, ''bul
hostility" "Sure." replied Pat, an
didn't ye tell me. the 'tother day, not to
say boss Be jabers it's 0qn thing wild
ye won day an another the Mkt"
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-06-20

@The ruin Of most men dates from
some vacant hour. Occupation is the ar
NOR of the soul. 1 Iremember satirical
poem, in which the devil is represented
as fishing for men, and fitting his bats to
the taste and business Of his prey; but the
idIer. he said. gave him no trouble, for be
bit at the naked hook.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-06-20

FAMINE IN GEoRG1A.-Accounts from
the northern part of Georgia represent
that many people in that section are with
out corn or the means to procure any.
There is none for sale, and there is seri-
GUS danger of famine. Horses and mules
are turned out into the wilds to wait for
grass or starve. so that no blowing can
6e done and planting must be done with
the hoe. Unless relief be extended, the
poorer class of that section must perish
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-06-20

~Always laugh when you can. 1t
is cheap medicine. Mirthfuluess is a
philosophy not well understood. 1t is the
sunny-side of existence.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-06-20

IMPORTANT TO FARMERS WHO KEEP HENS.
One of the most serious obstacles in the
way of keeping hens about house has
been their hitherto unconquerable predi-
lection for scratching up gardens. An in
geniOus Yankee has invented a remedy
for this difficulty. 1t consists Of small
instrument somewhat resembling a very
long spur, attached to the hind part Of
the hens leg. The instrument is so ar
ranged that when the hen is about to
scratch the earth the spur catches in the
ground before her foot has fairly descen-
ded, and obliges her to bring her foot
down quite harmless little front Of
the place which she had aimed at. The
hen thereupon tries the other foot, with
like result. She keeps on trying. and
before she is aware Of it. the machine has
walked her out of the garden! An agcn-
ey has been opened in Chicago for the sale
Of these " hen walkers
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-06-20
the eusgedest sorapes I ever got into in ali

my life.''
She would not take it; she was too mean
to dress vel. herself. and envious to per
nit others who were able. to do so in
peace. But she gathered from the events
of our story, healthy experience of the
wisdom of that excellent maxim.
.'MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS"
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-06-20
PUT LIME ON YOUR WHEAT.

|, Below Will Oe found an article from the
Summit Beacon, asserting on good author
ity, that lime applied 10 growing wheat,
at the rate of Il bu~hel per acre, when it
is stOOling, is Il certain remedy Tor the
weevil
Last summer, when On visit to Hunt
ingdOn, our place OF nativity in convcr-
SHtionS with farmers, we found that thev ,
for years in the month of May, sowed
broadcast bushel of salt per acre on their
growing wheat~and experience taught
them that it not only gave viyOr to the
growth, but increased its yield at least 5
bushels per acre. II ey ut first tried it
on parts OF fields, making mark where
it extended, but in Two weeks the improve
ment in the salted part could be very
clearly observed without the mark. We
have mentioned the fact to number Of
our far mcrS, and now desire all TO try it,,
and report the result at our next County
Agricultural Fair. 1t is certainly worthy
of trial.
The lime remedy for the wrevil (Which
first appeared in our wheat fields last
year) ought also be tried. Even if it fails
to destroy the weevil, it will benefit the
land for future crops more than the cost
incurred in applying it.
We are informed by Mr.. Chamberlin,
Of the City Mill. that the farmers of Yer
mont are IN the habit Of heading the move
ments Of the weevi by very simple pro-
cess. The next season after it makes its
appearance, they go through their wheat
fields, about the time the wheat is stool
ing or heading. Immediately after show
er or while th- dew is on it, and scatter
newly Stacked lime broadcast, SO that it
will adhere to the heads and stems OF the
grain. They use about a bushel to the
acre. Good lime should be secured, and
Stacked by splinkIing little water over
it, so as TO reiain all its strength. 4 pad
die may be used in scattering it. This
remedy has, it is said. been so etfectually
tried, AS to leave no doubt of the result
Strips in large wheat fields, left untouch-
ed by the lime, for experiment. have been
entirely destroyed by weevil, while the
grain on each side was all saved.
1t is we'll known by all who may have
observed the manner in which the weevils
destroy wheat, that they are deposited in
the kernel. in the shape of a small red
uaSSOC' oy n.y. SOOh a'TeI Cue "ntdI Ot-
gins to form. they commence their work
Of destruction by consuming the milky
substance that would otherwise form the
kernel, thereby preventing it from filling
The application of lime at this period in
the growth Of wheat, seems So repugnant
to the taste of the weevil, as to drive it off
The lime will more than repay its value
in the improvement Of the SOiI.-dkrO"
Beacon
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-06-20

%When Haddix's wife kicked him
out Of bed, says he: "See here, now !
you'd better not do that again II you
do, it might cause coolness.''
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-06-20

er mania. We had accounts Of it in Paris,
and it made the Frenchmen laugh cons
foundedly at our expense. Once in a
while yeU see woman in the streets OF
Paris dressed in male attire and such
| travestles are common in carnival time,
but only tolerated then by the license OF
the season."
1t is an absurd mania, to be sure, "
said Maria.
1" am glad to hear you condemn it, !"
returned Jack, warmly pressing her hand.
- for sooner than marry a confirmed
BlOomer, l would bestow my hand and
name on street-singer or tight-rOpe
dancer"
Don't you want to look at the
grounds ?" said Melinda, in a subdued
and agi'ated voice.
want to talk with your sister. you
little rascal !" cried Jack and taking her
by the shoulders. he put her out Of the
room and locked the door on her.
Ten minutes afterwards she peered
through the front window blinds, and saw
Jack kissing Maria. 1t was part of his
system.
At the dinner table Melinda appe: red
in the habiliments of her sex, looking very
beautiful. tho it must be confessed that
her eyes were little red and swollen
She bIuShed. and held out her hand to
Jack.
Amazcment t. cried Jack. "Whcre's
Tom 90
Tom is in Boston, as you know very
we'll, or ought to know" said Melinda.
Then this I"dy''-said Jack, now
turning to Maria.
Z" 1t is my cousin Maria. as you were
told this morning. only you wouldn't be-
lieve it," said Melinda. reproachlulIy.
Maria laughed AT the joke, having
little affair Of her own, and therefore not
unwilling 10 resign Jack to his owner.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-06-20

TON. Hood said that when he was
young man he couldn't wink at n girl.
but that she took it for an offer of mar.
rlage. The consequence was, good ma.
ny OF the girls got hood winked.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-06-20

R- There are two sides to almost
everything. except a. pancake, and that
has only a top and bottom. ~.
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w What kind Of essence Goes young
man want when he pops the question =
Acqui-essence.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-06-20

FIf you want good times, adyertis
for them, and they will come.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-06-20

Wanted to know-Who exchanged uns
brellas the other Day.
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asked Mrs. Maxwell, as they met, soon
after the storekeeper's disaster had been
made public.
- hope Mr.. Burton will be able to pay
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Rhode lslnnd EfahArfes.

The Newport Mvyirv which has given much attention
the legislation thought necessary. The discussion ia
timely
1t Is quite time that all who are interested in the
fisheries Of this bay should DO moving in the matter OF
supnressng seinipg' fthey intend doing anything at
the next session of the Legislature. There Is cause
move the diaculty, and IT only remains to BIO seen
whether those who have most at stake willing 20
take tho laooring oar We havc shown from, time TO
time Of the results Of the NAL practice OF eeipng
in our waters, and II moro information needed II
could be easily produced The quantity Of sh taken in
the traps set along the seconnet shore il beyond all
calculation and last spring showed by The statement
of one who had been engaged In the business that il
amounted to tens and tens ofthousans Of barrels yearly
OF as soon az caught besdes some twenty thirty
smscks that occasionally take OIL load. Then there
the hoas and wagons also engaged IN removing tho ash
beides the quantities that occasionally left upon the
shore.
The most destructive method Of taking ssh along cur
coast the spring In the OF traps less than ten OF
which were set secoppet Point last spring. These
traps rom the shore and run cut some instances
mile, IN westerly direecn then north considerable
distance then fer east, and then making nearly north
again. leaving passage between that end Of tho seine
and the shore which for tho mouth Of the trap
The sh cntcr In immense shoaisainc hundred barrels
have been so taken At titroetTike the south and
pgcst part Of The trap and follow II along until they
pass into the bag Of the nets when the signal Given
and e,nptied three limos in the course OF day
Ard to show the extent Of this destruction Of fish, We
have only TO point 10 tho fact that the prot each
the raps situated the lowest ext entity u the pon.
IL estimated at one thousand dollars for two wetAhe
-h producing this largo being gold at from shi
ling 10 twenty five cents barrel.
II is unnscessary for us TO dwell upon the inruty Of
The thing. We have been the ground again and
again have shown how the whole system works and
have called forth response from those wto are enrag
in the business which proved 70 he the strongest arg-
sgsDst tho very practice labored TO defend but
all that may say do viii avail little II the fisher.
themselves are not mp and doing They plain
scarcity Of hsh know the cause before them WAY
or ened 70 check such Wholesale destruction Of sh uit
bic for food without exertirg themselves In the matter
TIE Whole thing rests With them. We are ready 70
Co OF crate them, but they expect TO resp any
benefits al tlat has been said upon the subject they
must stir bsmsenes
Tho Isessure u renneses has passed resolution 20
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viii be seen that The product II the mines f,r Tho
past year has been f,75bh tons. In all the dstre se
versI other mince are Ia process o. dsvenpement END
they src worked 20 extent but those named above
arean rom which shipments wiz be mseo during the
pres nj seeson The Copper Ills milne ships much lie
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Hwhioh has been introduced In the Tennessee
sto purchase the Hermitage in The mans Of
'rep leos 10 esisblihh an agricultural and mill.
THAT plscs--the purchase 70 require the
bonds 70 amount not more than
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p~y and prsssrsasa Of Lie. BE ssd that 10 had sdvo
Gated ts necessity Of calling similar meeting last spring
70 enforce tue observance Of law On ell msrsuder Hs
fully endorsed Ar. Csihouns sentiments he said and IL
be had to Be heard In every part OF this Union
he would repeat it. that all might hear IL Let tako
that speech hOe with dream It, and rise In
the morning determined to enforce the laws; even
cesssry with the rife and though blood should f,w
freely as the turbid waters Of the Missouri. cloud
cheers.)
Mr. D. NJ JOHNSON ZONE of the prominent leaders, it
viii Be remembe ed in the lynching Of Mr.. Ph Zip last
spring,) next called on. He said-Gentemen-I
dorse the laws in full, aud coincide with what has al
ready been said and consider members Of the Topeka
Convention traitors Reeder a. the head OF 1t He
Is Ia traitor 70 his country, (chesrs and traitor at
heart. (Cheers.) But he is dead The suicidal knife
has been plunged in his heart and Political oblivion
be his winding sheet. The delegates that met at the
Toceka con, en'ion all traitors to their country
and Rseder the who has started all this diff Guilty
90 not hike profess to law and order men,
WHEN talking Law and order men, and in all pub c
spec the unconstitutional ie-
gal. (Cheers.) Those men the worst enemies we
have among us. (Cheers.)
Cries were raised for Mr. StrngfelIow.
DR. STRIscf11Iow came forward, and said that he did
not with to risk lis reputation public speaker by
adding anything 10 the eloquent speeches that had al
ready been uttered but he fully endorsed their sen-
mems He concluded by moving that the convection
adjourn VII tomorrow morning. Carried.