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Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-02-14

FRETTf THouonTs.-What is crimef
a "retchcd Vagabond travelling from
place to place in fruitluss endo.yor
TO escape from justice, who is constantly
engaged in bot pursuit foe for COM
Panion OF poor innocent, which ia TOD ~.
ten made TO suffer for the guilty.
What is thought2 A Foundation from
which flow all good aud evil Intentions
menta fluid eIectricAlin the'force and rap1
ldlty OF movements, silently flowing unseen
within its avenue; yet il is the controlling
power Of all animated nature, and the,
chief handspring of all our actions.
What is happiness A butterfly that
roVes from flower to flower in the vast
garden OF existence, and which is eagerly
pursued by the vain multitude in hone of
obtaining the prize yet it continualIy
cludes their grasp.
What is fashion A beautiful envsIs
oPe for morality, presenting polished
and glittering exterior, the appearances Of
which gives no certain Indication Of tbs!
value OF what is contained therein.
What is wit? A sparkling BEVERAGE
that is exhilarating and agreeable when
at the expense Of others but v hen used
at our own cost it becomes bitter And nm.
pleasant.
What is knowledge? a key tha. un.
raVeIS all mysteries, which unlocks the
entrance and discovers new, and unseen.
and untrodden paths in the hitherto un.
explored field of science and literature.
What is fear A lrightfuI substance
to the really guilty, but harmless sliad.
ow to The conscientious honest and up.
right.
What is JOY? e? Thc honey Of existence,
really beautiful and agreeable when pnr.
taken Of in moderation, but highly ipturf.
Gus when used to excess.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-02-14

Iplored the rest, if they valued their lives
to follow him which, WithA little delay
they succeeded in doing. The enemy,
hearing the trsmpling of the horses. and
turning to the left, ascendsd a steep emf
nence, seemingly impossible, and implo-
red the rest, if they valaed their lives to
follow him which, with little delay.
they succeeded in doing, The enemy,
hearing the trampling of the horses, and
supposing the Americans in the pass, and
exposed to inevitable destruction, dischar-
ged their artillery, the sound of which was
very terrible in the darkness of the night
as it Numbered and reverberated along
the mountains. Butt was entirely harm
less for Jordnn and his brave compan
ions were beyond It's reach. They wan
dered round for several hours, over hills.
and through rsvines, without making
much head-way; for they had become
completely bewildered and lost in thos4l
mountain soIiLudes, and the darkness OF
the night. They concluded to encamp
for the night, and had just dlsmounted
when they heard the sound of horses
hoofs, and the rattling of swords, and just,
ly concluded that they were pursued.r
Col. Jordan ordered his men to take po-
sition in gully or small ravine they had
discovered near by, and await the enemy's
approach, who speedily came thunder
ing up, shouting like sNvages, and dis
charging their firearms. This sudden
blaze afforded sufficient light for each
American to select his object. take cor
rect aim and bring a Mexican TO the
ground. The slaughter was great for the
numbers engaged; and the valiant ene-
my, with different shout, retreated to-
wardsIthe city much faster than they Ime.
Not AN American was harmed by this at
tack.
On the next day, Jordan and his men
pursued their journey homeward. The
enemy pursued them, it is true, butlLhey
took good care to keep at respectful g.
tance in the rear. Without any further
adventures these brave men arrived in
Texas in safety. having sustained during
the campaign, the loss of only three men.
The Americans, it is said, might have en-
tered the city the next day af
ter the battle with perfect safety, as they
had inspired the soldiers and citizens with
great terror, most Of whom firmly belize
we'd them TO be deritable devils incarnate.
Although we have long been familiar
with the general details Of this expedition,
yet we re!indebted to Capt. Baker, of.Sa.
luria, a gentlemen of veracity, who was in
Jordan's company, for some of the most
interesting particulars. Several respecta-
BILE citizens now residing in this country,
were in that extraordinary engagement,
and will doubtless corroborate every main
N TtirOlnr in this narrative
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-02-14

RV Pope Urban once exclaimed,
"Oh what a prodigy OF genius is that
man he thinks exactly as l do y There
are many Pope Urbans still liTing-meu
who value the abilities Of other men Just
as their opinions coincide with Ibeir own
or not.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-02-14

BrrEs The following came of last
spring not many miles from where NC
now sit:
Two gentlemen fisbing-sbAtp boy ap.
pears
Boy-'WeIl, sir. git any bi.es?'
Gent (unconcerned y-'Lots OF EN-
Boy a.s--under your bSt?'
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-02-14

~There is nothing more contempt
Bile than tale-bearer. A tale-beareI
generally inagines that he is doing him
self and his hearer great deal Of service
He usually, however, does both harm
and dies as he should, friendless and des
picabIe.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-02-14

H1nTiOlsblo fidelity, good humOr and
comPlacepcy of temper, outliye sII the
charms Of fne face, and make the de-
cay Of il Invisible
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-02-14

BMssruL-To pfess against Ihe fourth
button Of your vest fhe palpitating heart
that belongs TO a pair Of SKY coloTed eyes.
in low-nseked spencer.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-02-14

awWhen Buckeye girl is kissed, sb'
exclaims. How put that right back agaiF
where you took itfrom.' Spunky aim
they?
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-02-14

~Why Is q /" bond executed By .
person in consumption. illegal? Because
it is an inyslid 81 deed.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-02-14

EWbat Is the distsnee Of an object
when II Is farthest from youFt tbo9ghis2 2
Ans.-hs far again IS half
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-02-14

1Wheh Is = pig Ike peas IN the ger-
den ? When il requires stieking
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-02-14

w-Keep the mind on tho naeans Ilsh-
er than the. object.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-02-14

m,A sol. snswer turns away wrath.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-02-14

g Advertising keeps trade alliisii
The Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1854-1855, 1855-03-23
School Law for Towns and Cities.

The frs section provides that the severa'
incorporated cities and towns Of this State b.
and they are hereby authorized and empower
ed to establish and support public schools
within tier respective corporate limits. and
BY All ordinance of such corporation TO levy
and collect such taxes as may be necessary
from time to time for tie support thereof
SEC 2 Ii shall be lawful for any such city
or town to recognize any school, seminary, or
any other institution Of learning. which has
been or may be erected by private enterprise,
as rart Of their system and make such appro-
priatioE Of funds TO such school, seminary, or
institution of learning and upon such terms
as may be deemed proper.
SEC. 3. Nothing contained in this act shall
be construed 10 authorize any city or town by
any system adopted under this &C. TO super
ceCe the common schools established under
tie authority of this State, and supported by
tie public funds.
SEC. 4. Wien any tax is required to be
levied as provided in this act, the county au-
diior upon being required so to do by the
Proper authorities of any city or town shall en-
ter the aid tax upon his duplicate. and the
treasurer shall proceed TO collect the same
upon tie list OF property subject to taxation
for State and county purposes, and pay over
tie same 10 the treasurer Of said city or town.
or other officer properly authorized 10 receive
the same.
SEC. 5, Ina>much AS existing laws are not
sufficient TO confer the powers herein given.
and it is desirable that such powers should
exist Immediately. it is declared tina, an emer-
gency exists for the immediate taking effect Of
Ibis act; whereof it shall take effect from It's
passage.
The Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1854-1855, 1855-03-23
One Week Later from California.
Great Financial Excitement II ire
Banking Houses.-Business Prostrated
New \ oRk, March l8.

New YORK, March l8.
The steamer Northern Light. with advices
from San Francisco TO Feb. 26th, arrived at
this port this morning at 10 O'Clock. She
brings 262 passengers. and S92, 600 in gold,
only.
Business was entirely PROSTATE in San Fran
cisco, caused BY the suspension of five bank
ing houses. The news of the failure of Page
& Bacon reached San Francisco on the 18th
Of Feb. causing great on the house Of
Page. Bacon Il Co, in San Francisco. which
stood the run for several days. paying out
half a million dollars.
\ meeting of merchants and bankers con-
vened and passed resolutions declaring that
they had the utmost confidence in the sound
ness of the house. which restored confidence,
and affairs seemed TO wear better aspect
On the 22nd however. Page. Bacon L Co,
suspended. and on the Esd Adams d Co.
Wells. Fargo d Co, Robinson q Co, and
Wright's Minors Deposit all closed.
Adams Il Co closed all their branches
without paying dollar ou: except in San
Francisco, where. on the ED, they were run
on and paid out seoo, 600.
The excitement was intense.
Wells, Fargo u Co. closed IN 81 Franciso
co, but kept the country branches open while
they had any coin left. and had notified the
public that they would resume TIE Goth.
II was feared Adams * Co would not re-
sumo FOR sixty days. if al all. Page, Bacon
& Co. probably would resume in few days,
their depositors having granted them time on
500, 600. and their assets were large These
failures caused the detention Of the steamer
until the Goth.
Ii was rumored as the steamer left that sew
ersl heavy failures lad occurred among
merchants, but nothing authentic had YET
transpired.
Owing to til, scarcity OF water. but I:ile
gold had been taken out Of the mines. bu,
heavy rains had com meneed falling on the
e5.h. and still continued when the steamer
left
No election of Senator had taken place. and
the JOINT convention had adjourned sine die
by vote of 63 to ~. Those voting in the
minority were The friends OF NJ. GwIn.
TIE news from tie Kern river mining re
g;on was Of al exciting clarac.er. TIE MI
ners ;here were reported 10 be Averaging lea
TO twelve dollars day, and the steamers 90
ing down were crowded with passengers
Ga the morning Of tie I8sh February tie
ST Charles Ho:el ant Hli1an's Ho.el. in
San Francisco. were destroyed By tre-ius>
$500 COO
On the 18Th F,brusy. sky houses we-y
burned in Nevels: and on lie 2l>t, twenty
FIVE houses il S-vck-on.
and about len While men and some seyea.y
The Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1854-1855, 1855-03-23

BeHsu to Geo ~ Brard-A compliment
fa-y benefit was given to Mr.. Beard, at the Starr
Hail. on Saturday evening last, BY Mr.. Cushmaa.
The spacious Hall was crowded with an iutelli.
gent audience aai so far as we have heard an er.
preston those present were highly pleased .ith
with the concert Mr.. Cushnaa is fine vocalis,
AMI as songs were received With great applause.
Ills patriotic song The Red, White ao3 B,ue.-
awakens that feeling which is ever 10 be found II,
an American audience. His ballads were given
with much effect The scenery and the drcssi,, 2
addsso the effect OF sd b performances A most
interesting feature of the Concert was the singing
Of NJ Boards little children They are really
Prodig'es II tie way Of music and song and if the
;-.iea,s gwen them should be rightly cultivated
The. will one day distinguish themselves anon.
fl,e nls,st distinguished
The Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1854-1855, 1855-03-23

Complimentary Soitee.-The Social Degree of
this city, on Monday evening last, gave to the
memters of the legislature fr, m this county. q Sc
iect social party as an humble man; festation Of
their appreciation of the course of our members
upon tae Liquor Law in the legislature. The
Temperance Hall was crowded with members Of
the Degree and a few invited guests Mr.. Burk
and Mr. Test and their ladies were present. but
Air Meredith was unable 20 attend from II health
ana MIR Stanton was not able TO attend from ua
avoidabie circumstances. AIcssrs Burk and Test
were presented TO the company by DR. w. B.
smith III lew appropriate remarks. Mr. Bark
responded, rendering lis thanks for tie honor
doEe Kim declaring that lie he'd done but his duty
Jet "as grateful for this manifestation of apuro-
baton - his course, Judge Test replied in most
eioqu ut speech, giving a history of the passage
of the bill, and the influence ATTEMPTED IN he
brought TO bear 10 suspend the operation of one
OF ITS important provisions for two years. He
closed by eShoIting the friends Of Temperance ~
stand firm to their principles and enforce the law
Alter the speeches were through, refreshments
were served mp, and good time generally was
had.
The Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1854-1855, 1855-03-23

Fish are caught in Puge. Bay, Oregon. which,
when dried. and lii BY The tail, burn Ike =
candle. Forty car loads Of emigrants
from the East. for Kansas. passed through
Toled, on Thursday last At this rate, the
waste Places will soon be made TO bloom and
blossom as tie rose.-John Michel and
family have emigra.ei 10 tennessee III wi.i'''i
Sta-e he inea1s 10 become a permanent
resident Tile celebra'ed trotting kor>e
LADY Suffolk died in Bridgeport, Vermont.
Oh the 18th inst-Slrawberry Juleps were
among the Injuries they Were ndulging in a
New Orleans. las. wees.--le is reported
in tie German PaEerst Il al Victor Hugo, the
celebrated French writer and republican
intends 10 emiyra.e 10 United the States --
X ssane has been found guilty of forgery
Tile House of Representatives Of tie
Legislature lave passed eleven bills char,esing
that number of new Banks-four of the bills
had previously passed the Sena.e.
The Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1854-1855, 1855-03-23
RICHMOND PALLADIUM.
Friday Morning, March 20. 1853.
NEW FIRM.

Hereafter, Mr. L S. DRAKE will be one Of
he proprietors Of this establishment. and one
/ the editors Of the Palladium. The style
( the business firm is D. p HOLLOWAY d. Co
Mr.. DRAKE is practical printer. and Of
eousiderable experience-a gentleman Of abiI
:. and fine writer. We bespeak for him
c favorable consideration Of our friends and
stroHs.
This new arrangement requires closing up
Il our old books, and we respectfully request
y. persons having accounts against us to pre-
ent them for settlement rs soon as conven-
ent, and I'll indebted to us. to pay a. Don as
ossible. We have large amount. ou.stand-
ag-many subscriptions which have been
-Ue for years. These must be settled. They
III! soon be placed in the hands of collector,
not paid at the Office II. I'D.
The Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1854-1855, 1855-03-23

DIED9a Frst i.y rasr7fn- he f-st AZ th- resi-,
drisc- af Is 7. J esy, NAN
kskvks. IL ta- Siish 81 rs
The deceased KS qt.ce'rs
Jersey year ISa3. ,t,l us
ieath a tn. ci,y. Uaoairis
pertinent. relations life
promo JUS. IA al ds4a s.;a fellow lie
Le al "a q al! wA9 knew Ain Retiring n MS A>5
is. ta- domestic circle. and there
hi bis Appreciated He --I 3as t-. vol
offence against w.ta rsanee upon the
mercy ruling Providence. H. calmly catered
upon the Journey that e lag which.
Iieve, is Of ineIahe happiness.
On sunday morning last. Al bri Illness
wife of Thomas Aired this viciI
ity, aged ahout - years.
The Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1854-1855, 1855-03-23
COLLEcTANEA.
"ReHder unto Scissors, thiags tina. Scissors

DAVID NATION. Of the Munce Messenger
offers a reward OF $50 for the arrest Of John
B. Potts. or John 5. Stumph. who has, by
various representations, as he asserts.
swindled him out Of about $50 Potts is q
printer, and will be likely to visit printing of
fees in his travels-pass the word along. and
let him be arrested THE New York -Hu
sicol Reuieg states tina, the music trade of
New York. including musical instruments Of
all kinds. amounted, during tie last year. to
over four millions Of dcars.-The Free
Bank bill which was recently passed by the
Legislature of Michigan, did not receive the
signature Of the Governor and Il has, therefore
failed to become a law.-On Tuesday last
at Madison. a man named McDuNALp attemp
ted to handle large snake. when il coiled
itself around his body. and succeeded in
breaking three Of his ribs A severe penalty
for foolhardiness WHY was ST Paul Ike
. horse7 Because he loved Timothy -
Among the appropriations inserted in the
civil and diplomatic bill by the Senate and
agreed TO BY the House there is one of S25,-
600 TO enable the President 10 give commits
sion to our distinguished countryman, hiram
Powers, for the execution OF some SUI able
work Of siatuary for the Capitol. The
Mayor of Albany has proposed an ordinance
]
ting the use OF camphene. under penalty of
S95 for each violation OF the law Twenty
SIX States were represented At the recent meet
ing OF the United States Agricultural Society
in Washington Col. Wilder's address WAS
warmly applauded. In the evening the veneer
able George Washington Parke Custius
lectured on the agricultural character of his
father, by adoption. George Washington. ~
Commodore Perry gets from Congress An extra
SEQ, ooO-a handsome addition 10 tie services
of plate. &c. being decreel elsewhere
|, is said that the Presid, NJ Las appointed
Hon n. c. Eddy. la;e NJ c. from this State
District Attorney for Minnesota. Mr.. f
voted for Nebra>La.--Maryian land has the
heaviest debt, in proportien, OF any State in the
Union. It exceeds fifteen millions 10 a pop
ulation Of Eve hundred and eighty-,~o thou>
and free ei;izens.--Nrs. BLAcK.a widow lady
of Cincinnati. on visit 20 her nther. ISAAC
H WALES, committed suicide IN Washing
ton city some days since --Ihlriy sexer
thousand dollars of indisus Safe SIS wer
sold in New York on Thursday at sra S74
sixteen thousand five hundred dollars 2. PEI
cent. 5e4-It is said seventy thousand
dollars of Legsnsport Insurance paper wa
burned last month: and ten thousand Is to b,
burned monthly. Richmond DTs
patch Of Saturday says. tia. a portion OF The
Tunnel on the Virginia and Tennessee Rail
road fell in on Friday. throwing an inmeuss
mass Of earth on the track. by which the pass
age Of trains viii be obstructed for severa
days-Miss Louisa A Thomas. an appren
tice to the printing business in tie Office Of II.
Fort Wayne Standard died in that city. o,
Wednesday hast, after short Ilness.--
The Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1854-1855, 1855-03-23

Four MILE VALLEY RA1lRoAp.-The an
1ual election for Directors Of ibis road, was
ED at Fair Haven. on Friday, 9th inst, the
:sult Of which was that James Elliott. Thorn
- Pinker.on, Alexander Rhea, Thomas Nc
pill. Thomas Moore. James L. Chambers and
5. Il. Mollyneaux were elected.
The members elect held meeting n Darr-
2wn on the 18th inst, and organized by
Getting James Elliott. President. and S. r
AoHyneaux, Secretary and Treasurer.
This road from Hamilton through Ross
vile, by Illusions Mills. Darrtown, Oxford
1ir Haven, near Elliott's Mills, 10 tie InJi
IA State Line, in the direction of Richmond
mere TO connect with the Cincinnati and For,
Wayne Railroad is now under contract 10 Pc
<. +. Bailey. A full corps of engineers is
aow on the line near Rossyll,, setting the
stakes to work TO. The contractor. Mr.. Raj
ley, IS making sub contracts with men who are
long TO work as soon as as the ground set
les. and IS determined to push it forward to
completion as fast the means will do it.
The Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1854-1855, 1855-03-23

MEN YORK STORE-Those who pur-
chase goods for cash. VIII find i, TO their inter
est 70 call a: the store of NJ. Jackson in the
S-aTr Hall He has an assor met, of goods
which has never been ,1seiled. il eqaalled in
lis Sly. 10: only in quantity ba: fo- quality
IN style ana nla.er;al- Tie LadiesP ar.ic-iarly
VII ind there goods, which Tor richness, neat
ness aai beauty. j. is seldom tier fortunes 70
&C. Do -. take cur Eo.d Tor it. bat call
nd see for yourselves.
The Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1854-1855, 1855-03-23

Indians are reported as having been killed in
encounters between tie parties
The Maripose Gold Mining COMPANY. a
London concern, had been sold on. by the
Sheriff.
Owing to tie monetary difficulties, the re-
Gently arriv ed Slips IN the harbor OF san r ran
cisco hal not been discharged
TIE Oregon Legislature had adjourned on
the Isl OF February.
The Washington Legislature hal made
Olympia the capital of the t'fTi-o-5
The Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1854-1855, 1855-03-23

one hundred and thirty seven, inclusive
relate to tow nship libraries. and provides for
. Tax of one quarter Of a mill on one dollar OF
the State assessment 10 procure them. This
fund is to be ID >tribut,d throughout tn State
equally. according TO p"Pula.ion. and is not
restricted 10 townships Were collected Il is
provided that each family in tie township
shall De en5i-led 10 the use Of two volumes
Sections me hundred ana thirty -ei,li. to
one hun and tif;y-six. inclusive. are mis-
celaaeous and have nothing OF in.esest TO the
grea. body Of the people. except that SIX Y
five days is 70 be the length OF a school term
and six hours in each day tie time chill iren
are to be kept in school
The residue Of the act makes the Superin-
,endenc. Governor. Treasurer. Auii.or. Secre-
tarv, and Attorney General the Safe Boar Of
Edu alton.
The Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1854-1855, 1855-03-23

BURSTING IN EFFIay.-Tte Vincennes "a
zeUe saws the German citizens Of Dubois
county are terribly angry at Coy. Wright for
approving the Prol.ibi:ory law, and AT Senator
Haw horne for having voted for it. In order
to exhibit their anger in some oppressive form,
meeting vas called. a: which Ben. Edmon
son alias the "Red Rover" presided and made
a speech deuunca.ory OF both the officials
above named. The demonstration con
cluded with an appropriate ceremony,-the
Governor and Mr. Hawthorne were burned IN
efqy. The Gazette thinks Ii was happy
hit tia. Edmonson presided over such meet
ing"
ES In the General Appropriation bill there
is an item of forty thousand and seventy -eish'
dollars to reimburse the Pa.ent Office fund toi
the amounts heretofore paid out for seeds and
the collection Of agricultural statistics The
clerk in charge of the Agricultural Bureau
made visit last year to Europe to replenist
the stock of seeds for distribution. These
have been distributed with great liberalty &c
every part of the country.
The Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1854-1855, 1855-03-23
Richmond Pump, Sash. Blind 4
Door NlanufactOry.

JOSEPH DICKINSON has bous ht the stock on band
Of the Sash aui Door Factory, carried heretofore
over his Pump Naaufactory. AMI has employed compe-
tent workmcn IN the line and viii hereafter carry
that bu.ineas in all is branches in with the
Pump business. Orders for sash, Blinds DooTFr,.nes
Pumps Lead " God Piping viii! be properly attended
10 at reasonable prices.
+-Ali work from his establishments will be warranted
TO give satisfaction considerable stock of tbs above
articles nowon hand. I'd mo. 18th 1855