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Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-01-24

A practical experience of over 90 years en-
ables Dr. II. to insure sound and speedy cure
certin class of Diseases, which have too
ong beonlyielded by regular physicians to the
dsnttaIly either IN person or BY by letter. '0
w Persns Mt u distance distance cured at
home by addressing u letter to DR.. Hurts, Balti-
more, Md, All communications confidential
remedies seit by mail to any part of the U. s.
See advertisements in other parts of the paper.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-01-24
Steam FrngTtae for s,

EQUITABLE for running FIGURING with
~ pairs oil stones or oAw-"GI' It lit
tie worn, ana has all the fixtures. WIN sold
on easy terms.
Also . secondhand Boilers suitable Inn
ming shop fixtures or Cardng Nightingale
soon IRA H.
ianIC At
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-01-24
EOR KENT.

In the town Of 6h4OSEE IN l ,
A5A Harrison county, Va,
1ffEs two story Dwelling House
HiEStSsS9 Store Room.
EA WaEOn-maker's shop, with two
rooms above suitable for 4 family
Also, a Blacksmith Shop.
Tho subscriber has several rooms for rent In
the town Of CIarksburg and a building on the
NorthweEtsrn Pike, near ClAEksbutg, ~ feet
long by AZ wide, including porch Of IL feet,
suitable for Hotel or private residence. II has
a larTs stable on the lot He will rent on rea-
sonabIe accommodating terms. For particulars
.DDIv 10 Z. DESPARD.
-fe GISa,ksburx. Oct. l1th, ls54-t.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-01-24
Book Agents Wanted

A GENTS WANTED in every town and coun..
n ty in the United States, TO sell tho most pop-
ular aud sGleable books published many Of theris
beautifully illustrated with CoLoREp ESSRAvrHat;
also the most popular works o. T. =. AFtlruT, ins,
cludidg "Arlhurs Cottage LibrAry.-
Intelligent and enterprEing men will and shfS
pleasant and profitable business
For particulars, address postpaid
J. ". BRADLEY. Publishes,
No.4S North Fourth StFsht
Sep2s ~ Philadelphia, fa.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-01-24
REMOVAL!

d F. CRISS would most respectfully in
IT, form his old friends and customers that he
has removed his store from KinehlOe's corner to
w. P. COTS brick building on Turnpike street.
He has just received and is now opening one Of
he rgest, best, and cheapest stock Of Goods
hat has ever bean in this place. All who have
got money to spend and produce to exchange,
bring it along, aud they shall have goods reTg
cheap $500. 0et25
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-01-24
Miscellaneous.
American Artists UnIoIls!!

| TIME American Artists Union, would respect
| Il fully announce to the citizens of the United
States and the Ganadas, that for the purpose of
cultivatng taste for the fine arts throughout the
country and with the view of enabling every
family to become possessed by gallery Of En-
cravings.
BY THE FIRST ARTISTS OF THE AGE,
they have determined. in order to create an ex-
tensive sale for their Engravings, and thus not
only give EN- ployment to large number of artists
and others, butinspire among our coUntrymen a
taste for works of art to present to purchasers of
their engravings, when 250, of them sold,
$50, 900 gifts, of the actual cost of $3.50, 900.
Each purchaser of One Dollar Engraving,
there fore, receives not only an Engraving richly
worth the money, also ticket which entities
him to one of the Gifts that are distributed.
or FIVE DOLLARS highly finished Engra-
GIFT TICKETS, will be sent; or FIVE DoLLAR's
worth of splendid Engrayings can be selected
from the Catalogue.
A copy of the Catalogue, together with speci-
men ofOne of the Engravings, can be seen at the
ofice,of this paper.
worth that sum, anda Gift Ticket win immedi
ately be forward.
AGENTS The Committee believing that the
success of this GREAT NATIONAL UNDERTAKING
will be materially promoted by the energy and
enterprise of intelligent and Persevering Agents,
eral terms.
Any person wishing to become an Agent, by
sending postpaid, } 81, WILL RECEIVE By RE-
TURN OF NAIL, One Dollar Engraving "GIFT
TICKET u Prospectus, a Catalogue and all 9th
or necessary information.
On the fual completion of the sale, Gifts Will |
be placed in the hands of Committee of the !
PURCHASERS to be DISTRIBUTED, duo notice of
which will be given throughout the United |
States and Canadas.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-01-24
Ncw Goods!

VNHE subscribers have just returned from the
4 east with large and yell selected STOCK OF
GOODS, which they are selling at reduced prices.
Their stock consists of Dry Goods, Groceries,
Hardware, Que"nsware. Tinwure, together with
Il fine lot of Clothing, Boots and Shoes, and, in
fact, Il general assortment of goods.
They feel grateful for past favors, and hope
the public will continue TO remember them.-
Call and see their goods, aud you will he sure "a
buy. E. fRlTCHARD, SON a. Co.
November l, 1854 II
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-01-24
NO NJ BUG
AUCTION STORE!
THE CHEAPEST AND HANpsoMEsT ASSORTMENT OF

Z THE CHEAPEST AND HANDsoMEsT ASSORTMENT OF
DRYAND FANCY GOODS,
Ever offered to the inhabitants of Clarksburg, Va.
TINE Subscriber, Agent for the weII-known
spectfully informs his friends, and the inhabi-
,iusr received from Philadelphia and New York
Ma kets, the Cheapest Goods ever offered in this
place, consisting of 1000 yards Super. Cloths,
Cassimers, Satinets, 600 Kentucky Jeans, 1000
Splendid Dress Silks, 1000 Alapacas, various
colors, 1000 Super French Merinos, 500 French
Plaids, 1000 Caicos, 5000 Muslins, 500 yards
Flannels, at IS cents, 90 doz. super. Under
shirts and Drawers, Gentlemen's Silk Cravats,
Suspenders, Hosiery in great variety, 10000
Yards Splendid Ribbons, varying from to 25
cents per yard, 30 dozen Kid Gloves, from 81 %
to 6215 cents being one quarter tne importation
price.
With great variety of Fancy Cutlery, Table
and Tea Spoons, Looking Glasses, Ladies' Trim
mings, Yankee Notions, &c.
q Il &C IL Re les!
Just received from Sheriff's Sale at New York,
the Cheapest lot of Groceries ever offered, con-
sisting of Coffee and Tea, which will be sold low
for cash. -
DNl receiving New Goods from Philadelphia
ando York.
Regular Auction Sale Days on Tuesday and
of each Week, commencing at 10 o.
CLOG, A. NJ. All Goods sold without reservation.
Don't forget to call at the Cheap Auction
s tore, Main St. opposite the old court house.
..--..a. M. WEIGERT,
Jan. Sd, l655-tf Agent and AuctiOneer.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-01-24
THE MARRIED WOMAN'S
PRIVATE MEDICAL COMPANION,
BY DIR. A. NJ. MAURICEAU,

PROFESSOR OF DISEASES wOMEY.
One hwndredH Edition (5OO,OOO). 1SnOn PIP. $50.
Vox FINE PAPER EXTRA BINDING, 81 COL
Bvcry complaint to which woman is subject, from girl
hood womanhood also wife and mother are full
" described with the the symptoms and also pro-
per mode of treatment in plain, simple but in the most
chase language, easily understood And thus every "o-
man can discover, by comparing her symptoms with
those described the nature, character and causes of her
~omplant and be spared much anxiety and suffering
The wife about becoming mother has often need of
instruction advice of the utmost Importance to her
future health respect TO which her sensvcncss for
bids consulting medical gentleman will find such in
strueton and advice, and also explain many symptoms
which otherwise would occasion anxiety or alarm.
How many suffering distractions or irrcgular
ties peculiar to the female system, which undermine the
health the effects of which they ignorant, and for
which their delcacy orbds seeking medical advice? How
many from prOldpSnS 3teTi Calling of the womb)
or from Auor 0lbS (weakncss debility, &c.)? How many
constant agony for many months preceding conhne-
ment? How many have difficult, If not dangerous deiV-
cries. slow and uncertain recoveres? Some whose
lives hazarded during such time, will each find In its
pages the of prevention, ameoration and relief
How many bitter moments, how much anguish, might
have been spared to the sufferer to her husband to her
relatives by the timely possession OF this little volume.
npracticabe to convey fully the various subjects
treated Of they of nature strictly intended for
he married, those contemplating marriage.
But husband wife mother cXcusable If they
still continue in ignorance of those physiological laws by
the knowledge of which their health and happiness,
as also the future webeing of their Children secured
THE MARRIED WOMAN'S PRIVATE MEDICAL
COMPANION" is a standard work of established reputa-
uon found cassed in the catalogues of the great trade
sales in New York, Philadelphia, and other cities, and
sold by all the principal booksellers the United States
1t was first published in 1S47, since which time
FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND COPIES
have been sod' of which there upwards of
ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND SENT BY NAIL,
Aestng the high estimation which it is held as relia-
BILE popular Medical
BOOK FOR EVERY FEMALE;
the author having devoted his exclusive attention to the
treatment complaints peculiar to females in respect to
which he is yearly consulted by thousands
In consequence of the universal popularity Of the work.
evidenced by its extraordinary sale, various mposi
tons have been attempted by limitations ttlc-pagc spu.
rious editions, and surrePttious nngemens of cow
right, rs well upon booksellers the public it has
been found necessary, therefore, to
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-01-24
'Vhreshing Machines.

rFuERE is now ready for delivery at the Har-
i rison Machine Shop, a lot of Threshing Ma-
chimes which are even better than any that nave
s,,.- heen made there before. l believe that the
superiority Of my wooden armed driving wheel is
now admitted on all hands, even by manufactn-
rers of other kinds. Not one Of them has ever
broken. warrant them not to break, not 10
crack the grain, to be of easy draught, TO thresh
clean, do as much work as any mash'ne made
md viii sell ON as fair terms as any manufacture
- Vir1im;a IRA HART.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-01-24
WHAT EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW.

Every should know that if she is in poor, sckly
debiated condition Of health, making existence burden
to herself and of painful anxiety to her relatives
and friends and perhaps [horribc rejection entang
and inActing her maladies and sucrngs upon her
children, that it her duty to understand why and from
her sucrings arise that remedy and relief
may while yet there is time, b Hvaied Of the causes be
avoided future, her heath restored that she may
be for the duties and capable of the enjOymens OF
life.
every look at the emaciated form, the death
like complexion the deepburied, usreess eye, the sunk
Cheek the gloomy and depressed Spirits the shattered
nerves, the PROSTATE and helpless condition of many
wife, mother, daughter, sister, if not herself Included
within her circle, whose days days of agony and
nsk herself Must this continue? Must this be? Ii
there remedy? No reliefH No hope?"
The remedy is by knowing the causes and avoiding
them and knowing the remedies and benehtnG by them
Cd in
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-01-24
DENT3S MOTEF,.

TINHlS Hotel. pleasantly situated ON PtIA
J. sTREET, CLARksRURG, IL kept open Nsr
the accommodate Of EtrsngoTs aud thS tTavsi.'
ing public, in such . style As cannot fail 70 81
attractive " all who desire qHietnde, ooinfeFt
aud convenience IN public houSe. ft IL looa-
heart Of the town, rendering II recnliAtly Asess-
sible TO all PHHSing through ClaFkabuER. and In
facilities for accommodating travellers are ssSSRi
to mono in the county
There attached 20 this kotsl tie TBoss sx-
tensiv6 stablinR in town, = large addition hn-
wing been recently made, which II under ehS
charge of sober and AttSHtiYs SsLleTs.
The bar il supplied with largo assortment Of
the choicest foreign and domestic h9uoTS.
The patronage Of the public il respectfully AS-
Ecited every assurance being giVe1 thst no sE-
PenSs or pains will b spGred by this PF0priStos
or his ASSISTANTS TO render thara ComfoTtabls aBa
0IaEEsbure, Hsb. I, IsSa-Iy.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-01-24
For Sale LOW.

For Sale Low.
L. CARR has just received at the Drug
- and Scgar Store, opposite Bartletts Hotel
and has for sale at the lowest prices =
100 Reams wrapping paper.
40 Boxes Window Glass.
40 Gross Matches.
so Boxes Tobacco Of various brands.
$50, 600 Fine Segnrs.
Gross Bonnet Boards
A variety of Glass and Brass lamps.
Etheriel Oil.
Phosgene Gas and Lard Oil
Wolfe, Cotton and Rig CarPoting.
Tobacco, Scgars, &c.
lust received and Offering on liberal terms, to
q which We invite the attention Of merchants
and othes-
300 boxes Tobacco, asso ted brands;
5O,0OOHalf Spanish SegarS;
5O,000Yara Skies
10000 fine Scgars, assorted brnnhs;
10 gross Fine-cut, Smoking Tobacco;
30 boxes pipes.
500 Reed stems;
dos. Tobacco knives.
20 Boxes Scotch Snuff.
lar5e lot of Snuff Boxes and SeGaT cases.
LOGAN Il CALR.
Foirmont, July 2. my4 ly
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-01-24
NJ o OOOI HN % OO'
PALArINE, Marion CO., Va, Aug. 3, 1859.
MARION NFacT1i1c Shop.

N0lAEEOEA I'VE AkRC SAOpS
T ME undersigned having formed n cO-pOrt-
L nership for the manufacture of machines,
would respectfully inform the citizens of North
western Virginia that they are now making, and
keep constantly on hand, and for sale at their
establishment, in Palatine, Opposite Fairmont)
Marion county, W., at the lowest prices, ge-
neral assortment of HORTICULTURAL 1MPLE-
MENTS, &c, among which may be found A
NEW and VERY SUPERIOR THRESHlNG
MACHINE, which excels in EASY DRAUGHT.
CLEAN AND RArID WORK, any machine ever used.
We can also furnish COMMON MACHINES,
and machines with STRAW CARRIERS, or
CLEANERS attached.
We are manufacturing a superior article of
REAPING MACHINES, suitable for cutting eli
thor grain or grass. This machine can be used
to advantage upon any ground where wagon
can be driven.
PLOUGHS.-We have always on hand a large
assortment of the best patent and other Ploughs,
found in the country.
We are also manufacturing a CUTTlNG-BOX
for hay, straw or fodder, which for easy and ru-
pid work, exceeds anything of the kind In the
country.
This establishment being situated upon the
line of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, gives
to purchasers the best facilities for transporting
articles to distance at small expense and the
inducements offered of reasonable terms and SUI
perior manufacture, must continue to render
this popular establishment with the public.
n. B.-RcpnirinS done at he shortest notice
and in the best style.
COOPER, MORRISON & FRAME.
February Sth, lS54-1y.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-01-24
New Goods -!

T AM now receiving from Baltimore and Phil
L ndeIphia, new Stock of Fall and Winter
Goods, at the Old Stand, nearly opposite the
Old Court House, consisting in part of Cloths,
Cashmere, Ky. JcaDs-aIl woUl, Tweed, Cassi-
nettc,&c.
A very superior lot of Dress Goods, among
which may be found, French Merino, Thbet,
Cashmers. Coburg's, Mouslins, &c Black and
Fancy Dress Silks, Opera FIanneIs, Red, white,
yellow, and Gauze FanHcIs CaIicOeS-alI styles
a prices Eastern Linsey, Velvets-all colors,
Bennett, Cap and Belt Ribbon. Silk Velvet Rib
bons-all widths, Dress Trimmings, Buttons, &c;
Ladies' and GemtIemen's Kid, Beaver and
English Buck Gloves and GauuUctts, Silk,
Berlin Thread and other Gloves; ChiIdrcn's
Fancy Hose, Ladies' erino. Cotton and Wool
en- Hose; Silk and Straw Bnnnets, Hardware,
Quecnswarc, Boots, Shoes, Caps, Hats, Zinc
Wash Boards, w OGDEN Buckets and Tubs. Salt,
Fish Coffee Sugar, Teas, and almost every thing
kept in store, to which invite attention before
purchasing elsewhere.
JOHN IRWIN
NIB All kinds of country produce wanted,
for which the highest market price will be given.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-01-24
RARTLETT'S HOTEL

EBA EE IAEIII HWHbHl, 2
TTNHE undersigned ha wing built and SnIayes
i his Hotel, IL now prepared 70 entertain VIaiS-
ors and travellers in manner unsurpassed II
Western Virginia.
brick building, pleasantly located in the SSn4Ss a
TIE town; contiguous 70 the Court house aud fl9
principal business parts o. the Piscs, and 70 pre-
class hotel.
HIS TAsLE win bs supplied ~itA Sic bs,a ths.
country can afford, and
lsBAH stocked with Ike ehoiesst LiasoFa.
Every AttentiDn will be paid 70 render ~ sSs-
its Of thOss who may favor him With call, 6eh,-
Portable Gnd pleasant.
U1ArksbuTg, March 18th, loGs,--lY
trusty hostlsS.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-01-24
Steam Marble Works.

NEICHAEL J. RoHAN, No. Sc Market street,
Itl Wheeling, Va, keeps on hand and finishes
to order, all kinds Of Marble Monuments, Head
Stones, Mantles, Grindstones, &c. Also on hand
Plaster of Paris. All articles will be furnished
upon the most reasonable terms.
| pOTASH-a fresh supply Just received and
ale BY IA L. CARR
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-01-24
Randolph & Latimer,

IVLOUR and GENERAL COMMISSION
4 MERCHAHJ5, Sc South street, [B0NIy'
wharf, two doors south Of Fratt e.
They ara prepared to Furnish bags 20 passsss
oonsIR ming grain 10 thnir address aul9 ~
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-01-24
To the ladies.
PrOFiaions.

bacon, LARD. BUTTER, EGGS, &C., 81
ID ways On hand and for sale At the loWcstar IA
ket price by PRTTCHARD, son 4 Co.,
WeuEnd of CiATksbnTG.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-01-24

Reference in regard to the Real Estate, F. J.
VlsscuEEK d Co., Real Estate Brokers, New
York. Orders, (post puid,) with money enclo
scd to be addressed.
J. W. HOLBROOKE, Sec'ry.
sos Broadway, N. Y.
~ The Engravings in the catalogue are now
ready for delivery. Oct. 4-6m
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-01-24
WANTED.

A BOY sixteen or seventeen yeaIs old, TO
N learn the Cabinet Makers business.
]. l. s. B. HURSEY.
June soth, 1882
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-01-24
BLANKS!

DLANK Deeds, Deeds Of Trust, Summons,
ID Executions, Bonds, &c., for sale at this Of
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-01-24

SO elegant Oil Paintings, in splen- TOO On
did gilt frames, size SKA it. each.l
100 elegant Oil Paintings, 2x3ft
each, SO 5000
500 steel plate Engravings, bril-)
liantIy cold in oil. rich giltS 10 5000
frames 24x30 in. each,
10000 elegant steel plate Engra-
wings, col'din oil, of the Wash ~ 10000
ington Monument, 2Ox26 in. ca
23T 900 steel plate Engravings, from
100 different plates, now in pos
session of, and owned by tho
Artists Union. of the market
value of, from so cts to 81 90
each. Al 900
l frst-class Dwelling, in Slst ST.,
N. Y. City, $4,000
% building lots in 100 and 1o1stl
SITS. N. Y. City, each rs 100 1000 $4,000
#. deep, ut
1oovilla Sites, containing each TO-
600 50. it. in the suburbs of
of New York City, and COM
handing magnificent view of
the Hudson River and Long Is
land Sound, at 500 sc, 900
25 perpetual loans of cash, with
out interest, or security, of 5000
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-01-24
Doctor Ellis,

EAIRMONT, VA, having resumed tho prac-
Il ttce Of medicine, respectfully tenders his pro-
fessonal services TO his Old friends the borders
of Harrison and Marion countieBI Oct.lS ~
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1855-11-14
Mlserilaaeous.
IA-cIdent at the Five Points House o
industry. fS--
FERN N LEAVE ES.


RESCUE OF MOTHER AND THREE CHILD
rem FROM STARVATION AND INFAMY.
Last week I attempted faint sketch
of Mr. Iease's labors at the Five Points
House of Industry. Ii was onIy a
sketch. To be able to appreciate Dir
Pease's tolls aud sacrifices aud self-deuy-
ing labors, one must visit the locality :;
one must wiud through those dirty
streets aud alleys, aud see the wrecks
ofhuuIanity that meet him at every step;
he must see children so dirty and squalid
that they scarcely resemble human be-
ings, playing in filthy cutters and using
language that would curdle his blood to
hear from childhood's lips; he should
see men, made in Gods own imae e, >
trutalizcd beyond his power to imagine /;
be should see women { girls of not more
than twenty reeling about the pave
| nsents in a state of beas.ly intoxication,
| without trace of feminity in their vie
Gus faces he should pass the rumShops,
where men and women a-e quarrelling
and fighting and swearing while child
hood listens and learns The should
pass the secondhand clothes cellars,
where hard-featured Jewish dealers
swing out faded refuse garments, (pawn-
ed By starving virtue for bread) to sell
to the needy, halfnaked emigrant for
his last penny he should see decayed
fruit and vegetables which the most ra-
venous swine might well root twice over
before devouring, purchased as daily
food by those poor creatures; he Should
Sc. gentlemen ~ threading the streets
not to rake all this misery less. God
| knows, but to sever the last thread Of
hope to which many a tempted one i.
despairingly clining.
| Oac must see all this, before he car
form just idea of the magnitude and
impoi tance of the work Mr. Pease Ea
sinlge handed and nob!y undertaken
remembering that men of wealth ant
infue ce have their own reasons fo
using that wealth and influence, in op
: pos tion to Mr.. Pease TO perpetuut
this modern Sodonl.
One should spend an hour in Mr.
Pease house, to see the constant drift
upon his time and strength, iu the shap
ofcalls and messages, and especially tn
applications for relief that has slende
purse, alas is eften lot able to answer
be should see his unwearied patience all
activity, admire the kind, sympatheti
heart-uuaffected by toll or the frown
of temporizing theorists-ever warm
ever pitiful, giving not only { the crHn't
from his table," but often his own mea
! to the huugry-his own wardrobe to th
! naked; he should see this and go ava
ashamed to have lived SO long and don
so little to help the manned, and sicl
and lame to Bethesda's Pool.
l will relate an incident which occu
red sometime since at the House of Ii
dustry, and which serves as fair sampl
( of daily occurrences there.
! One morning au aged lady, ofrespec
9 able appearance, called at the Mansic
j House and inquired for Mr.. Pease.-
She was told that he vas engaged, ar
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1855-11-14
dQoftrp.
TIE PRINTERS TOLL.

Blow ye stormy winds of winter
Drive the chilly, drifting snow.
Closely housed, the busy printer
Heeds not how the winds may blow.
Click, click, his type go dropping
Here and there upon his case,
As he stands for hours popping
Every letter in its place.
Heaven send the useful printer
Every comfort II ortals need,
For our nights are dull in winter,
Had we not the news to read.
Sad would be the worlds condition,
limo printers boys were found /;
Ignorance and superstition,
Sin and suffering would abound,
Yea, it is the busy printer
Rolls the car of knowledge on
And gloomy mantle winter.
Soon would reign if he were gone.
Moneys useful, yet the minters
= Fill not half so high place,
As the busy. toiling printers,
Flinging type before the case.
Yet while the type they're busy setting
Oft some thankless poPpinjay
Leaves hecountry, kindly letting
Printers whistle for their pay"
oh! Ingratitude! Ungracious!
Are there on enlightened soil
Men with minds SO incapacious
as to slight the printers toll
See him how extremely busy,
Singing type before the case.
= Toiiing till he's almost dizzy
To cxalt the human race.