davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-12-12
it in his power to grant can refuse With.
out mourning guilt"
TIT FOR TAT.

An amusing anecdote has of late been
going the rounds of Partisan society. It
matters but little whether the heroine was
French or Spanish 7; it is enough that she
was wife, and young and pretty.
One day last week it happened that the
lady, in rumaging about her chamber,
found pair of white satin shoes.
Good !'' she said, /" there is ball
this evening; l will put them on.
She tries to do it, but the shoes are too
small-her feet will not enter.
The husband appears during the pro-
cess. ~
What shoes are these ?" demanded
the wife, pushing toward him with the
end Of her toe the white satin slipper.
The husband looked embarrassed.
What shoes Z They are yours. sup
pose"
That is not probable, since cannot
get them on. Look here 70
All, you have grown stout IL pur-
sued the husband; ''you dance so much II
The wife replied-the husband insisted
-and the shoes flew out of the window.
Eight days after, the husband, while
looking for pair of gloves, found one.
which he attempted to put on. He pass
ed in one inger-he passed in two-but
the hand would not pass, yet the gloves
had been worn.
"Eh Madame, what is this ?" he de-
mands. holding out the gloves on the tips
of his fingers.
"A glove" replied his wife. tranquil.
ly.
Pardieu know that very we'll -
But whose is it %
"Yours, apparently"
I" But you see it is impossible to get IL
on yet somebody has worn it.l''
!" All ! the gloves. then, probably be>
long to the same person as the shoes"
The husband was disposed TO be angry.
The wife began to laugh.
81 found the shoes. you found the
gloves J we are even."
The husband pouted for twenty -four
hours, after which he wished to sign a
treaty of peace. They negotiated. and
the lady consented. A cloak. bordered
with Russia sable. paid the expenses Of
the war.
In accepting it. the lady smiled.
/" Am l not good 2" said she. ~ will
tell you now. that the gloves belong to
my cousin, who lent them 10 mo, TO help
me revenge myself. Give them back 10
me, and il find no more shoes. you will
fnd no more gloves. AusicaI World.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-12-12
REPORT ON SWINE.

W. Mitchell, ESQ.,, Charm an of the. Committee
on " Sheep and Swine," read rhyming Piece ut
the table at Taunton, Mass, on che 9TH ult.,
which appears in the New Bedford Mercury, from
which the. following extracts are made:
We ind the hog hath, since,the.world began,
Been much slandersd, faithful friend ofman;
The learned trnducers on the bipcd side
Sheer at the pig they do not dare ride;
In their sarcastic way, they call him fool,
Because when shearcd he yields more cry than
wool
With all the sense the critics skull contains
Think you uoGsuEAD wouldn't hold HIS brains?
If you must throw him pearls, it's you who
waste,
Knowing that acorns better suit his taste.
'Tis true, that Empress of coquettish girls
Queen Cleopatra-soaked and slipped her pearls;
The more abstcmious pig, of frugal cheek.
Was never guilty of so mad freak,
You think him greedy since he loves to dine;
own tho charge but, tell me, are the swine
The only creatures fond of feeding found :!
Arc aldermen for abstinence renowned
You say he's stubborn-thnt he will pursue
Just any path that's NOT desired by you
Sublime injustice! Worthy voter SAY
Oh did you never, on election day,
With all your country's welfare on your head
Fearing the knavc who limited you were led
Because a asked you to give B your vote !
You scorncd dictation-don' revilc your shoat.
Is he unclcan Yc gentle danes, who have
Your fairicr forms in Newport's annual wave!
lie seeks no sea side with the summers heat;
Is that proof to you he isn't neat?
Know this is valors better part in him,
He cuts his throat when he attempts to swim.
You know he's stupid, since yon fail to find
Some traces in him of the march of mind,
Is ho unletter'd-thinll how Bacon" shincd,"
And don'tforget the TALES I1ogg left behind.
Would there were space in this brief lay of mine,
To sing the history OF distinguis he'd swine =
a neat biography, adorned with plates,
With the choicest cuts-Tho Pig i'll all his States.
But time forbids my verse can only stay
To breathe the important lesson ofthe day.
Lo countless pigs respond in thrilling squeaI 5,
To the grand truths this century reveals,
The lAttcsc hogs in Epicurcs' sty
With crisPcd crNcklings to our words reply 5
We'll hint no III orc, nor covertly allude,-
But boldly speak it-pIGs WE'RE MEANT FOR FOOD
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-12-12

ROYAL 9w1NDLtNG.-It has recently
been stated that the King of Naples was
likely to embroiI himself in war with
England, The King had committed ono
of these petty acts of mean swindling that
desPot can lawfully practice. Tho
whole plot is thus clearly developed
King Ferdinand, Of Naples. II appears, /,
ordered SPLENDID set Of carpets of an
English manufacturer, which were made
to size, and ornamented with the royal
arms. The manufacturer accompanied
his goods to Naples, which wore refused,
on the impertinent ground that they were
never ordered, although he produced The
order in writing. He was told TO sell
them, but that was impossible, as they
had the royal arms on them. He was
commanded 10 put them on bonrd ship
and export them. He did ship them and
had to pay export duty. The vessel was
then refused clearance and the carputs
were landed. He was then told 10 sell
them by auction. A very low bidding
was made, and no advance followed;
and he was not allowed to bid them in.
He got for them much less than the ex-
port duty he had paid. But what became
Of the carpets They were actually
bought at auction by one of the Kings
agents, against whom none dared TO COM
pete. and now cover the floors Of the pail
ace, for which they had been fabricated.
The manufacturer complained TO the
British consul, who demanded redress.
but it was refused.
But since the fall of sebastopol the
King became frightened, and has orders
ed pecuniary reparation for this attempt.
ed royal swindling. His coin will prob
ably bo accepted, a. Great Britain can
claim nothing beyond ample reparaLion
for this individual INJUSTICE.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-12-12

SoNEru1xo FOR FEMALEs TO TH1nK OF.
The papers Of the day, teem with se>
counts Of seductions, and suicides in con-
sequence. The Warrenton Flag, remark
ing upon this subject. says;
There can be no question that wo-
men have as much 10 do with making
Iibertines as The q Evil One" Did the
females put the same value on libertines
that men do on fallen angels" society
would soon realize the benefit oft. Wo.
men have more effect on morals than mill
lions Of sermons from the pulpit.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-12-12

EI- At the moment when, on the 18th
of October. 1897, the British feet under
Admiral Duncan, and the Dutch feet
commanded BY Admiral dc Winter, were
about to engage. two sailors passing by
Admiral Duncan's cabin, saw him on his
knees.
my eyes Jack" exclaimed one,
what is the Admiral about there 2"
Praying to Heaven" replied the 9TH
er.
"Praying for wba.?"
That the Lord give US victory"
"Well now that's shame. We are
well able TO lick them ourselves. Besides,
give the beggars q chance"
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-12-12

HELP oxE ANoTHER.-Sir Walter Scott
wrote 1.-The race Of mankind would per-
ish did We cease to help each other
From the time that the mother binds the
child's head till the moment that some
kind assistance wipes the death damp
from the brow of the dying, we cannot
exist without mutual help. All therefore,
that need aid have a right to ask it Of
heir fellow mortals I; and no one who has
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-12-12

H By different nations every day in
the week is set apart for public worship,
viz Sunday By the Christians. Monday
by the Grecians. Tuesday By the Persians,
Wednesday by the Assyriaus. Thursday
by the Egyptians, Friday by the Turks
and Saturday BY the Jews. M
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-10

SoLEMNITIEs OF AN OATH.-The February
number Of the KnickerJocker gets off the fol
lowing, for the benefit Of courts, lawyers, wit
nesses, &c:
A correspondent in Ottawa country, Michi-
gan, from whom we are always glad to hear,
gives US the following Scene IN the Mayors
Court at Grand Rapids Mayor Church pre-
siding. Witness called up to be sworn by the
clerk.
Clerk. You do solomnly swear
Mayor, (ch dignHy.) Stop! The witness
will hold up his right hand.
Clerk. The man has no right hand, your
Honor
Mayor, (,ciM some asperity.) Let him hold
up his lett hand then
Clerk. He has had the misfortune to lose
his left hand also, as your honor will perceive
Mayor (sarageiy.) Tell him TO hold up his
right leg, then: q man cannot be sworn in this
court rittom holding up something! Silence,
gentlemenl Our dignity must be preserved
(Witness sworn on one leg.)
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-10
THE MISSION TO SPAIN.

1t IS known to the country that, several weeks
ago, the Senate confirmed the appointment by
the President of the Hon. j. c. Breckenridge
as Minister to Spain. Yesterday, this gentle
man stated in the House of Representatives
that the position was never solicited by him,
and that he even did not know that Mr.. Soule
had resigned until his nomination had been
sent to the Senate. But that, after mature
reflection and consultation with friends, he had
come to the conclusion to decline the honor, at
the same time appreciating this mark of conf
dence of the President and the manner in
which it was conferred.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-10
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
OFFICE or THE METROPOLITAN RAILROAD Co.,
GEoRGErows. Disr OF Col, Dee. %, l65

OFFICE or THE METROPOLITAN RAILROAD Co.,
GEORGETOWN, DIsT. or Col, Dee. 20, 1854.
CEALED PROPOSALS FOR THE
- Grading, Masonry, and Bridging OF forty three
and hall (i31 miles OF this road will be received at
the Office of the Company until three O'Clock p. M.
on the 18th day Of February next.
The maps, profles, plans, and specifications,
will be ready for inspection on and after the aih
day OF February.
TuE METROPOLITAN RAILROAD is designed 10
extend from the cities Of Washington and George.
town 10 the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad by an
easy and direct route, connecting with the latter
road east Of the Point OF Rocks" on the Potomac
river, and making saving OF distance on the first
ninety miles Of the present travelled route from
the Capitol TO the Western and Northwestern
States Of forty-five miles.
Proceeding from the point Of intersection with
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, the route ex-
tends 10 the City of Frederick, and, passing
through the richest agricultural districts OF Mary
land, terminates in the City OF Hagersiown, where
il connects with lines ofrairoads, now in operation
extending 10 Harrisburg, the Pennsylvania Cen
tral Railroad. etc.
The portion OF the road for which proposals are
now invited. extends from the westerly line Of The
District Of Columbia (34 miles from Georgetown
to the City of Frederick Proposals viii be re-
ceived for the work in sections OF one mile each
or for the entire distance OF fortyhree and halt
miles,
The work is generally Of medium character
Tor this part OF the country, with some heavy cut
ting lin earth and ROCKY and bridging and every
facility exists for prosecuting il vigorously and
with economy at all seasons OF the year. The
country is elevated and rolling, well watered, and
remarkably healthy.
The time conditioned for the completion OF the
contracts will be from one TO two years.
Any further information desired by persons pro.
posing for the work, will be furnished at the Office
or may be had by addressing the President OF The
Company by letter, prior 10 the day of letting.
BY order Of the Board of Directors:
FRANCIS DODGE, President
EDM UND FRENCH, Chief Engineer.
Dec 29-2awt5thFeb
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-10

The Railway Adrocae tells the following
good story at the expenseo Of one the supper
ten," of New York:
Mr.. , is one Of the merchant princes
Of the Empire city, and though living in one Of
the most spacious mansions Of the Fifth avenue,
his entire family consists of himself and his
wife. Meeting a friend from the country one
day, he invited him up toview his house. The
friend was shown the gorgeous rooms, with
tessellated floors and magnificent lrescoed cell
ngs, and finally was taken into the lower
rooms in one of which lie found a small regi-
ment of colored servants seated at q bountiful
dinner. On his return home, he was asked if
had seen Mr.. So-and-so?
"Oh yes" was the reply.
what is he doing nov 2"
"Well, when saw him he was keeping a
niger boarding house, on the Fifth avenue
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-10
Idy- The New York Herald OF the 9Th ms,

ldy~ The New York Herald OF the 9Th inst.
contains long article on the subject of the
recent election of Senator Seward, from which
We make the following short extract:
ain the Senate FIVE Know.nothngs voted for
Seward, and his majority was five-a clear
Know-nothing majority. In the Assembly his
majority was twelve; but had the seven Know.
nothings voting for him opposed him, there
would have been majority against him of two.
Thus the vote of each house and the election
Of Seward were decided by Know.nothing
votes"
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-10
From the New Orleans Picayune.
The Fugitive Slave Law.


Once more, despite of the fanatical and trea-
sonable intervention Of the Abolitionists, the
majesty of the law has vindicated itself in one
of the Northern States, and new rebuke has
been administered to the traitors who would
oppose the course Of the laws.
In the District Court of the United States,
on the 22d inst, Booth, convicted of aiding in
the escape OF fugitive slave, was sentenced to
pay fine of one thousand dollars and to be
imprisoned one month, and Reynolds, as an
accessory to the crime, two hundred dollars and
an Imprisonment Of ten days.
1t seems strange that the perpetrators of this
class Of outrages upon the Constitution and the
laws Of the land, protesting, as they do, to be
governed in their action by motives of religion
and philanthropy, do not discern the fact that
the infraction of the statute against this kind
Of robbery is equally crime with that of break
ing any other in the code. Stealing is stealing,
and the taking what is not their own is the
same thing, whether the theft be Of one kind of
property or another Yet we have class Of
thieves in the country who, maintaining among
their fellows the position of respectable and
consistent men-church goers, protesting Chris
tians, preachers and philanthropists-wh max
no scruple of breaking the eighth command.
ment, under the inspiration, as they pretend,
of higher law
1t is well that we have upright and con-
scientious judges in the land, who have the
irmness to resist these attacks upon the laws,
by men who should and who do no better than
to make them, and to administer to such the
penalty provided for such offences.
Some other interesting trials, growing out of
this class of crimes, are about to come off in
other States of the Union, and we trust that
the example set them by Wisconsin jury and
a Wisconsin court will not be lost upon them
1t is our glory that the rights and interests
of all the people Of this country, in what
State soever they may reside, are guaranteed
the fullest protection in every State and
we look to Massachusetts to give the same
guarantee as has been given by Wisconsin,
in the case alluded to.
Wendell Phillips, THEODORE Parker, Went
worth Higginson, and other citizens Of Massa-
chusetts, are under indictment in the courts of
that State for interfering, some by exciting and
reasonable speeches, and others by their active
cooperation with the mob, to prevent the car
rying into effect Of this same law Of the land.
That they did not succeed is attributable only to
the fact that the municipal authority Of the city
of Boston, the civil and military power of the
State Of Massachusetts, and the force of that
part of the United States army which hap.
pened to be located in that vicinity, were called
into successful requisition to prevent it.
Their cases differ in no degree of criminality.
SO far as principle is concerned, from those Of
Booth and Reynolds. Shall not their punish.
ment be as prompt, as signal, and as exem-
plary? If not, why not?
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-10
CONGRESS.

The Senate did good day IS work for private
claimants yesterday, having passed upward Of
sixty bills for their individual relief.
The House Of Representatives passed an i'm
portant bill, remodcling the diplomatic and
consular system Of the United States. 1t will,
according to what Mr.. Perkins, of Louisiana,
said concerning it, reform abuses which have
too long existed in the two branches of that
business abroad. Under it, no man not citi-
zen of the United States can act as consul,
which is not prohibited under the present ar
iaagement.
me House rejected the bill further to ex-
tend for seven years the patent OF Colonel Colt
for his improvement in firearms
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-10

The "Hca1yune" thinks Louis Napoleon is
worn out with the anxieties Of his position, and
that ne would give anything for little Nap?
"Well, Sambo, is your master good farmer?
"Ees, sab, he berry good farmer; he make two
crops IN one year "How is that, Sambo ~
why, no soils his hay in the fall, and makes
money once; den 10 the spring he sells all the
hides Of the cattle that die for want Of hay and
dus make money twicsY'
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-10
TOHN III. BUTHMANN, Importer and
u Dealer I'm Wine, Brandy, Cigars. &c.

Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between Four
anda-Half and Sixth streets, has received his full
stock and assortment of the above consisting in
part Of
Madeira, Sherry, Port Of various grades, Cham.
pagne, in quarts and pints different brands.
great variety of Rhine Wine some Of il
sparkling.
Also, ST. Peray sparkling red and white Claret
al prices from SO so per dozen TO the highest
order.
And numerous other kinds Of Wine.
Also, very superior Cognac, pale and dark ;
Scheidam Gin, Jamaica Rum, fine old Whis
key, Irish Malt, Cordials, and Havana Cigars
Dec 20-2tawifSw
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-10
snow In Cbicago.-Tbe Chi

snow In Chicsgo.-The Chicago Democrat
OF Wednesday last says
"The roofs Of some Of the stores on Lake
street manifested symptoms Of breaking down
yesterday. On some Of the 1st ones, with higher
buildings on either side, the snow is from three 10
five feet deep. The weight Is consequently very
heavy, and they should be looked 10 before thaw,
al least
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-10
supreme Court Of the United states.
FRIDAY, February ., 1855.

FRIDAY, February ., 1855.
No. 81. Jos. Jasigi, ct. al, plaintiffs in error
Us. Jas. Brown, ct. al, trustee, DC.
The argument ofthis cause was continued by
Messrs. Merwin and Lord for the defendants in
error, and concluded by Mr.. Bartlett for the
plaintiffs in error.
Adjourned till Monday ii o'clock.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-10
THE FORMAL OPENING OF THE
SECOND EXHIBITION OF THE
METROPOLITAN MECHANICS INSTITUTE

SECOND EXHIBITION OF THE
METROPOLITAN MECHANICS INSTITUTE,
Will take place at The Smithsonian Institution, ).
Washington, D. c., on the Sth Of February,
1855.
TINHIS Institute was founded on the 3lst of
i August, 1852, for the promotion and encour-
agement of Manufactures, Commerce. and The
Mechanic and Useful Arts.
The Contributions 10 the Exhibition are already
numerous, and every indication is afforded OF
full and most interesting display. The arrange
ments are made upon grand scale. The main
hall and other apartments of the Smithsonian In
stitution set apart for the purpose are admirably
adapted therefor, and supplied with everything
conducive 10 the safety, convenience, and COM
fort OF contributors and ysiters, while the ap-
proaches from all parts OF the city have beea
greatly improved.
Persons twentyone years OF age, and friendly
TO its objects, may he admitted 10 membership Of
this institute If between the ages OF fourteen and
twenty one, they may he admitted as junior mem
hers. The former are required 10 pay an initiation
fee Of 81, and 50 per year thereafter and the lat
ter an initiation fee OF 81, and 81 per year there.
after
For The benefits OF the School of Design, mem.
bers and junior members charged ST. extra per
season of four months.
All members are entitled 10 The privileges Of the
Exhibition. Members tickets each admit a mem.
ber and one lady, member and two children,
or the wife OF member and two children; and
junior members tickets each admit a Junior mem.
Der and one lady. Other persons nre required
10 pay for tickets as follows
Single admission OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 25
Season ticket, convertible into member
ship).. ........... 81 w
Genlleman's season ticket, single. so
Ladys season ticket ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 90
The Office OF the Superintendent of the Exhibit
tion, al the northern main entrance 10 the Smith
sonian Institution, is open daily from 9, a. M,
until S, p. m, where all business connected with
this enterprise will receive prompt attention.
Written communications should also be addressed
10 the undersigned.
THOMAS C. CONNOLLY.
Jan 2S--eo3t Superintendent.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-10
! oNGwoRTm,s Nalye Mine. anna Rran-

IL dies. Il have just received, and keep con.
stantly on hand, Sparkling and Dry ,Cainwba. The
Sweet Isabella Wines, and Cathwba Brandy.
These Wines nre made from the pure Juice of the
grape, and pronounced 10 be the most wbolesome
beverage in use. Is. JOST, Agent.
Also, Importer and Dealer in oil kinds OF Wines,
Liquors aud Cigars, Isl Pennsylvania Avenpe.
Ian 90-oaw3ms
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-10
THIs Is TO GIVE NOTICE, that the ORR

NNHIS Is TO GIVE NOTICE, that the ori-
Il gnal Virginia Military Land Warrant, No.
S,966, for 1891 acres, issued on the 22d Septem-
Der, 1871, in the name OF Ann Bronaugh, one OF
the heirs of Lieutenant Austin Sandridge, for his
service as lieutenant in the continental line, has
been accidentally lost; and application will be
made TO the General Land Office, for the issue OF
script on duplicate ofsaid warrant in accordance
with the 4th section of the rules and regulations
Of said Office dated November Goth, 1852.
THOMAS BRONAUGH,
For himself and the other heirs Of Ann Bronaugh
Nov 2g-cw3m
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-10
r ATER YEARS, by the Author of :. the

ATER YEARS, by the Author Of :. the
IL Old House by the River"
Mr. Rutherford's Children, second volume.
Pebbles from the Lake Shore, or Miscellaneous
Poems, by Charles Leland Potter, A. M.
General Notions OF Chemistry, translated from
the French by Edmund G. Evans, MD.
The Land OF the Saracens, by Bayard Taylor
Brushwood picked up on The Continent; or
Last Summers Trip TO the Old World, by Orvie
Horwitz.
Discovery of the Sources Of the Mississippi
River, by Henry II. Schoolcrafl.
Dana's Minrealogy, 18th edition.
The above are selected from a large arrival of
new books at TAYLOR az MAURY'S
Dec Q Bookstore. near 9th st.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-10

MRS. COWDEN CLARKE,s new Novel.
lNl The Iron Cousin, or Mutual Influence, by
Mary Cowden Clarke, author OF "The Complete
Concordance TO Shakespeare
Tegg's Dictionary of Chronology.
Lectures IN the True the Beautiful, and the
Good, by M. N Cousin; increased by an Appendix
on French Art; translated by o. w. Wight
TAYLOR & MAURY'S
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-10
Miss Maria Cummings Of Ma.sacbu.e,,

whose Lamplighter" has had larger popularity
than any novel Of modern times, except Uncle
Toms Cabin" has new work in preparation.
Che is passing the winter in New York.