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Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-11-28
LEDlToR . PRoPRiETeR
WHOLE. NO. el9.
The EooI CIinget ITO his ways, But
the Wise Man K noyvsth his y rongs

f5 n
The Fool Clingeth TO his ways. But
q the Wise Man Knoyveth his Frongs
Il and purneth away from Them.
Senator Dixon, OF Kentncky who has
always been . firm and consistent Wing,
land asprouds Phares Of the Wing party
land who during the last Gubernatorial
lcanyass of his State, acted with the So
tcdlled Afneriean paTtg, has lately Joined
the Democratic party. I'm recent speech,
he argues that the Anne riean party North,
/ has adopted Ffeesoil "a Abohtion platforms
Einstead of the Philadelphia one while
the American party South stand upon
national basis, but are too. weak to do
ianything. That the Whig. party was de-
funct, and numbered among the things
that were. He points 70 the resolutions
of the Democratic party of yarions Nor
thern States, and argues that the Demoo-
Iacy North, are now standing upon ana
tionel platform !; and says he's:
The Contest must be between the
Abolitionists. Free soilers and Know
Nothings of the North. and the national
men of allparties Of all the States. Tam
going for my counry. She poihts the
course and / follow her directions
Patriotic Southern men OF the Ameri-
can party hear ye the words Of wis
dom's teaching | Listen to the words that
fall from the lips of your honored Dixonl
He marks the wRy-the road that leads
to happiness. He is going for his eoun-
try. Will you not come and go with
him The Democratic party points the
course. Follow It's directions Watch
its mariner and you will be led safely
faA (t,o ,,t11 40 khaO
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-11-28

his weary limbs upon the sward and ]
thought that the last facegof my gallan.
grey was run. How nursed him through
that long night, how Lowered him with
my. own store Of blankets and supplied
him carefully and cautiously with grass
and water, how trudged along on foot
day after day for the next two weeks, and
led and cherished him; like a. feeble child,
1 have not time to tell: but. although
many mile he carried me in after days
over these drearx deserts, and many a
time brought me ongside the buffalo in
his mad career, yet never again did he
run an eight-mile steeple chase against
the field, with fifty untamed coursers Of
the desert for his competitors and fifty
painted warriors in his rear.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-11-28
Faithful Love.


The gallant Sir Thomas Trowbridge il
about to lead to the altar Miss Louis'
Gurney, daughter of D Daniel Gurney, Esq.
of Norwich, and sister of the Hon. Mrs
Cooper. Seldom has that proud need o.
homage which beauty loves to pay to va
lor been conferred on a more worthy re-
cipient. The descendant of one of Eng,
lands greatest admirals, and among the
bravest of the brave at Alma, the heroic
valor of Sir Thomas Trowbridge, at In
herman has become one of the glorious
facts of history. Those who record the
great achievements of England's soldiers
in the present war, will emblazon, in the
brightest colors of military story, how,
when his skill and courage in directing
the fire of battery had contributed to
turn the tide of battle, and when fatal
cannon shot had carried away both his
feet-the wounded hero refused to be
conveyed to the rear, demanding of his
fellow soldiers but to carry him TO the
front and raise him on gun carriage,
that, before bleeding to death, he might
witness the successful issue Of the con-
dict; and then, coolly in that position,
continuing to direct the fire Of his battery
until he shared in the final triumph and
shouts of victory.
Preserved by almost a miracle to life
his services crowned by every applause
that nations gratitude could bestow-
his honors hallowed and enhanced by the
tear of pity from his sovereign herself.
while placing them upon his shattered
frame, the noble soldier now reaps his
final and greatest reward in the happy
consummation of a cherished attachment,
with the beautiful and amiable lady who
is about to share his titles and honors,
while she consoles aud repays his suffer
ings.-English paper.
This interesting marriage reminds US oI
the similar case of the gallant Captain
Barclay, who was married while in COM
mand of the British squadron and who
was disfgured in the battle of Lake Erie
1t is said that after the disaster he wrote
to his betrothed, desiring that she would
consider herself released from the en-.
gagement. but his misfortune only in
creased her affection, and she insisted
upon the marriage. 1t is also related ol
the great Duke Of Wellington. that Miss
Packenham having been badly disfgur.
ed by bittings of the small>pox. with
which disease she was attacked after her
betrothal to him, she released him from
his engagement. but from motives eithe,
of honor or affection he refused to be
disengaged, and married her.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-11-28
a Young Tobacco Chewcr cured.

On board ship, one day, we we're stow
ing away the hammocks, when one of the
boys came with his hammock on his
shoulder and as he passed, the first lieu
tenant perceived that he had quid OF
tobacco in his mouth.
What have you got there ?' asked
the lieutenant, " u gum boil Your cheek
is much swollen" "No, SIR" replied the
boy, " there's nothing at all the matter" "
" o! there must be; perhaps it is bad
tooth. Open your mouth and let me see?"
Very reluctantly the boy opened his
mouth, which contained large roll OF
tobacco leaf. II see, | see," said the lieu
tenant ; "poor fellow how you must suf-
fer Your mouth wants overhauling
and your teeth cleaning. 1 wish we had
Il dentist on board but rs we have not,
| will operate as we'll as l can Send the
armorer here with his tongs." When
the armorer made his appearance here
with his big tongs, the boy was com,
PEELED to open his mouth, while the
tobacco was extracted with this rough in,
strument.
There now," said the lieutenant
" I am sure you must feel better already
You never could have any appetite with
such stuff in your mouth. Now, Captain
If the Nfte'-guardO bring piece Of old can
vass, and clean his teeth nicely"
The captain of the Nfter-guard came
forward, and grinning from ear to ear
put the boys head between his knees, and
scrubbed his teeth we'll with canvass, and
sand, for two or three minutes.
There. that will do" said the lieu
tenant. CHOW, my little fellow, take some
water and rims out your mouth, and yor
will enjoy your breakfast. 1t was impos,
sible for you to have eaten anything with
your mouth in such q filthy condition
When you are troubled with anything ir
the same way again, come to me, and Twill
be your dentist" The lad was complete
ly cured by the ridicule of this occur
renee, of the habit of tobacco chewing
Captain Marryatt.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-11-28

CANDID AND SErsrBIE.-A young lady
thus writes anonymously in the columns
Of newspaper
For my own part. / confess that the
desire Of my hesrl, and my constant pray
er is that / may be blossed with : good
and afectionats husband, and tba. / may
be good and sfsctionato Hife spd moth.
er. Should be dsuied this, hops for
grace to resign mySeli-bui Il win be .
hard trial for me"
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-11-28
REDr. Thomas, of Monticello, Ind

EEDr. Thomas, of Monticello, Indi-
ana, reports case of rattlesnake bite.
Mr.. J. S., aged thirty~eight, who stands
six feet in his stockings-who by the way,
was very fond of brandy-had just been
bitten on the inside of his left heel by a
raulesnake. Both fangs had been we'll
inserted in the muscles. 1 gave him in
the short time alluded to, one quart of
brandy and one and half gallons Of whisoo
ky-all without intoxication. He wanted
more and refused to supply his wants.
The next day, Mr.. H. his next neighbor.
was passing along, and saw him with his
pants rolled up to his knees, barefooted,
and wadiug around in some weeds and
grass with his feet, H. asked him if he
had lost anything.
"No, sir"
"What are you doing then ?''
"Pm hunting snake. There amt
any liquor only what DR.. Thomas has.
and he won't let me have any unless am
snake bit, so I'm hunting one"
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-11-28

MORE PLANETS D1sCovERED.-TWo moro
asteroids, or small planets, have been dis
covered between Mars and Jupiter. one
by Luther, at Blk, in Prussia, situated
at 9 p. NJ of that day in R. A. 2 deg. 25
min, and North decllnation Sc minutes ;
and the other by 345 deg. 90 min., and
South decIination deg. 49 min. Both
planets were also again observed on the
7th at Altoona or Paris, and their retro
grade motion on the two days was found
to be about IA and 10 minutes daily.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-11-28

H-A woman will cling TO the chosen
object of her heart like 'possum 10 q
gum tree. and you can't separate her
without swapping strings that no ART can
mend, and leaving portion Of her soul
upon the upper leather Of your affections.
She will sometimes see something to ad-
mire; and when her fondness Is once
fastened on fellow, il sticks like glue
and molasses in buShy head Of hair.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-11-28

A SuccRssFuL REToRT.-On one oooa-
sion clergyman. meeting doctor OF hin
acquaintance, who was professed deist,
was accosted by the doctor in the follow
ing manner:
"Do you follow preaching to save
souls %
Yes"
"Did you ever see a soul ?"
"No."
"Did you ever hear soul ?"
"Did you ever taste a soul l"
emo"
"Rid =, R y you ever smell soul :"
did you ever feel soul 81
"Well." said the doctor, "thers arc
four of the Eve senses against ono, upon
the question whether there Is a soul. -
The clergyman then asked bis advOr.
sary il he was a doctor Of mediclue.''
Yes.'
"Did you ever see pain ?"
ono"
Did you ever hear pain ?"
"No."
"Did you ever taste pain 2"
"No."
Did you ever smell pain ,"
"Did you ever feel a pain ?"
"Yes.n
"Well then" said the clergyman.
there are four senses against one, upon
the question whether there can be pain,
| and vet sir. YOU know there Ii A main.
and know there is SOUL"
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-11-28

wA lawyer in Poland laseIy moved
into an Office that had been vacated by .
religious paper, and upon the door b still
to Sc seen under hisname, these extreme
" questionable words -" Ziun's AdYo.
CATE"
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-11-28

w A Dandy ia Broadway, New York
wishing to be witty aeeostsd 3 young bell.
man as follows -" You take al sorts Of
trnmpery in Jour cart, don't you7" eyes,
jump in"
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-11-28

@ A notice Of q recent ssearahoat ex.
plosfon ends Is follows. espGain
swan ashore. So did The ehambefmaid.
She was insured for $4,000, and loaded
With iron" A valuable ebam6ermaid.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-11-28

A VALUABLE M1NE.-The Middle town,
Conn, silver-lead mine is soon again to
be worked, under the auspices Of DR..
Frankfort. The ore from this mine was not
long since assayed by Hugh L. Pattinson,
Esq, the highest authority on the subject
in England, and this important concIu-
sion arrived at, viz: THAT seven. eighta
ofthe Middl etown lead ore contains silver
as high as rs OF. to the ton of lead and
the remaining oue-eighth win average as
high as 35 or
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-11-28

81 An Irishman giving his testimony
In the Quarter Session a few days since,
in riot case, said, ''the first mon I saw
cumin' at me Whin got up was two
#bTickbats ~
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-11-28
PANrAlooNs WITHOUT sUspESDERs.-

PANTALooNs WITHOUT SUspENDERs.-
Professor La Borde, of South Carolina
College, in his recent work, says:
AS women have concluded to dispense
with shoulder straps, some men, especi-
ally in the city, have thought they would
prove pantaloons can be worn without
suspenders. The men now strut the street
With their pantaloons tightly button.
ed. side by side with the women.
whose skirts or petticoats are firmly bound
around their persons. Upon fair view
the evil is the same in both cases, press
sure upon the vital organs, impairment
OF their proper action. want of develop
ment, dcformity, disease and premature
death. The New York chronological
Journal says: AS we walk the streets Of
our city, we see scores ofboys from twelve
to sixteen years old with pants buckled
very tight around their disconnected bo-
dies, preventing growth at this rapidly
growing age, and the result is dyspep-
tic, pale-faced, puny apologies for men
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-11-28
% Four lines more beautiful than
these are rarely written. The figure
which they involveis exquisite (:

A solemn murmur in the soul
Tells Of the world TO be,
As travellers hear the pillows roll
Before they reach the sea.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-11-28

~ what Is next 70 hen steaIing7-
Cock robin.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-05-23

Eg- Those of our town subscribers who do
not receive their papers regularly, will please
send word to the Office. -- =.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-05-23

The postmaster general has awarded toIMr
Gibson the contract for carrying the mail tri-
weekly between Shreveport and Washington,
Arkansas. The contract goes into operation
on the list of july from which timeto the 1st
ofSeptember the mail will be conveyed on horse
back; after that date o-horse coaches will
put on the line. '-. srr..r r--a .
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-05-23

The Washington Union says that some very
choice cuttings of the olive, selected some few
months since in France by the agent of the
agricultural division of the patent office, have
been distributed to the southern States border.
ing on the Atlantic and gulf Of Mexico The
olive, fit can be naturalised to the country.
will prove invaluable
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-05-23

Chief justice sidel and associate justice Og
den, of the supreme court of louisiana, have
forwarded their designations to the governor, to
take effect on the 4th of July next
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-05-23

Thanks to captain Crooks, of the Runaway,
Mr.. Thompson ofthe Union, and ca,stain Ans
den, of the B. E. Clarke, and captai1 Dowd, of
the Fanny Fern, for their attentions.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-05-23

We are indebted to Mr. Gibson, mail CON
tractor, for late papers
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-05-23

The police Of New Orleans arrested on the
night ot the 9th nst in the first district, eighty
FIVE Migrants. In the second district near the
same number were taken up. There will be
brisk times in the work house 10 t>s*s
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-05-23

The cholera has broken out among the emf
grant passengers on the upper Mississippi.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-05-23

Hon. John H. Clifford has submitted to the
massachusetts legislature report of his official
laoors during the seven months that he has
occupied the position Of attorney general of the
state OF Massachusetts. He says that the du-
ties and responsibilities of the office which he
holds have increased more than four fold since
184e, and the extent and variety Of the calls to
which he has had occasion to respond, have
been very great. The whole amount of the
criminal business of the commonwealth during
the year 1854, as shown by the reports of the
district attorneys to the attorney general, was
as follows: Prosecutions, 4,9o8; convictions.
1868; acquittals, 314;n mol. pros. 1922; still de-
pending, 1858; no bill, 681; not arrested,
151 default Of recognizance, 100.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-05-23

The Prairie News states that general John
A. Qultman, will be the know nothing candi-
date for governor of Mississippi, at the next
state election, and that he will be elected. No
doubt of it. W. - - ~ ~
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-05-23

RAILROAD MEETING AT FrLLMoREE--Dr.G C. @.
Young, president of the VicksburgI Shreveport
and Texas railroad company, viii meet the
citizens of Bossier parish, at Fillmpre, on Sat
urday next, 26th inst, to confer with them up
on matters of Importance, in CONNECTION with
the construction OF The road through that pa
rish. Other gentlemen are e1pecthatobe pre-
sent, and address the meeting.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-05-23

A disseminated spirit seems to be rife in
Canada. Secret societies, aiming at the polti-
cal independence of the colonies, have been
formed throughout the provinces The com
missioner of crown lands introduced in the
provincial parliament bill to render tile len;s
lature council elective, and being thus gov
eminent measure, it will, no doubt, pass. His
party, however, is organizing to apply the same
principle to the governor general, Judiciary
and magistrates, a thing easier to propose than
accomplish 9*-a - en-.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-05-23

The know nothings have been at their old
tricks in Alexandria. At the recent municipal
election held in that town, Mr.. Rosimond Lee
grass, know nothing, was elected mayor. It
is stated that two-thirds of the voters of Ra-
pldes parish belong to this mysterious order.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-05-23

Our respected friend of the Gazette, intend
ing to travel during the summer, takes leave of
his readers fora time in his usual delicious lyle.
Wewish him pheasant journey, and hope, that
after having enjoyed themselves to tlieir hearts
content, himself and lady will return to us with
renewed health. During the absence ofcolonel
Battle the Gazette will be edited by Mr.. i. P.
Austin, who is eminently qualified to fill the
station, as the readers of that Journal air ady
know. We welcome his return to the sold
arm chair" -
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-05-23

Putnam's Monthly Magazine having finished
its assault on the southern States and slavery,
comes out strongly in opposition to the know
nothings, and is overlooking with praises and
laudations of foreigners and immigrants. This
is but consistent, as those who are most eager
to traduce and loudestin their denunciations o.
American institutionsas they exist at the south
have ever displayed great eagerness to abuse
and .villify any thing that had its nativity il
America-especially the American people
1t is the nature of such animals, and they can
not help it.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-05-23

a planter residing in the parish of Natcbito-
ches, made last season 548 bales of cotton, ave-
raging 500 TBS. each, with eighteen hands,
Who will do as well the coming season?
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-05-23

The governor has appointed Mr.. J. S. Flour
noy district attorney for the 18th judicial dis
trict Mr.. F. is young gentleman of talent
and energy, and his appointment affords much
qualification to the community.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-05-23

DEPRECIATION OF GoLD.-The United States
Economist estimates the amount of gold fur
nIshed to the commercial world during the SIX
years, since the new mines were discovered, at
S4OO,000,OOO. The influence of these vast
gold supplies is proved to be very different from
the anticpations of many fnanciers, who pre-
dicted great immediate depreciation. The
relative value of gold to silver by the English
law of 1915 was l to H. 1876, and the actual
value has been as follows: In 851 i tolls, 1899,
in January, 1855, to 5, 1899 in March, 1855,
to S, 1896. twill be seen, that as compared
with silver gold has been constantly increasing
in value. This anomaly is attributed to the
great demand of silver during period of war
in Europe and China, where the silver standard
is retained. The increased supply of gold has
scarcely been sufficient to fill its place, ard
consequently that metal has not only retained
lis value but shows considerable appreciation
The Economist thinks that when the war is
over, silver will find its way back and gold will
necessarily depreciate.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-05-23

The Jefferson Herald states that peas are
selling at that place at 800 per bushel; corn
meal, s292 % per bushel; bacon, 17@18 cts.
per ib; flour, $1,000; eggs, 2o@25 cents per
dozen; chickens, 25@3o cts. each: beef, 7@8
cents per fb. Money must be abundant about
Jefferson @@ #"+ @.&
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-05-23

The Chicago Tribune, speaking Of the recent
whiskey and lager beef riots in that city, says,
"the Irish, to their credit, took no part in the
matter and went quietly home, without form
ing crowds, or stopping with any, leaving the
Germans and the police to settle the difficulty
among themselves
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-05-23

The appropriations made for the ensuing
year, by the board of managers of the mission
airy society of the methodist episcopal church,
south, at their recent meeting in Nashville,
amounted to 100000. Of this sum $12, 900
are appropriated to carrying on the mission in
China, and about the same amount to Califor-
MIA It was determined to establish mission
airy post at Sante Fe, New Mexico; also, one in
New Granada and Central America. About
100000 was appropriated to the mission
among slaves.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-05-23

sEBAsroPoL.-A dispatch to the Picayune
states that, by the latest advices from the Cri-
mea, we hear that the cholera had broken out
in the French camp. The London Times &C
cuses the government ofkeeping back important
dispatches from the seat of war. -
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-05-23

GROCERIES AND Provisions i B. Jacobs,
Texas street, are opening an extensive stock Of
fresh groceries, provisions and produce, which
will be sold very low. Those in Want Of good
articles ought to give them call
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-05-23

The attempt made by the associated press"
of New Orleans to reduce the prices paid to
journeymen printers, by importing workmen,
proved abortive. The city printers were too
powerful for the publishers, who acknowledge
themselves vanquished.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-05-23

The Georgia papers report that there has
been coplous rains throughout the State, and
that the crops are unusually promising.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-05-23

John Mercer Langton, a fugitive slave, has
been elected clerk of the Bronhelm township,
in Ohio. sa .4 lis +l -
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-05-23

The hard times are driving men to the army
The Baton Rouge Gazette says that, Judging
from the number of recruits arriving here every
few days for the army, Uncle Sam must be
doing brisk business in the recruiting line
We noticed yesterday quite a large detach-
ment on their way tothe barracks sr#%
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-05-23

The yellow fever has broken out among the
strangers in Havana
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-05-23

The Washington Sentinel recommends Rich
ard Ien5roeck, the owner of Lexington, as a
suitable candidate for the presidency-on the
democratic ticket, of course-he, or rather his
horse, being considered invincibe