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Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-04-25
VOL. VINO. 81.
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Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-04-25
Encounter with u Wolf.

Some two or three weeks since very
large male wolf, driven by hunger from
the forests, made his appearance in the
region of country, in this county, known
as the Crossing Forks. He commenced
his depredations on stock. and began to
be considerable of annoyance to the hus-
bandmen of that locality. He was threa-
tened with condign punishment, but was
too cunning to subject himself voluntari-
" 10 the process. He kept out Of harms
way for several weeks. At last, u young
man named Christian Beachy who had
frequently encountered his tracks in the
deep snow, declared his intention to give
him chase if he ever came across him
when he (Beachy) was on his favorite
horse, powerful and swiit-footed' animal,
capable OF endurance and able to with
stand the hardships Of vigorous dash
against the INSCRIPTIONS invader of sheep
folds. and stock>Yards. A few days since,
Beachy, in company with another young
man, also mounted, beheld the VOLTS
track in the snow. 1t was fresh. appa.
rently just made, and pitch for him was
at once determined upon. The snow
was upwards Of two feet deep, but moth
ing daunted, Beachy, on his powerful
horse, plunged through into the forest fol-
lowed by his companion, who was unable
to keep within hailing distance. The
wolf finding himself pursued dashed bold
~ forward, but the gallant steed of Bea.
chy, after rapid chase of half an hour,
bore him By the side of the wolf. Spring.
ing from his horse, he (being unarmed }
caught the animal by the tail. Then a
battle ensued of fierce character. The
wolf snapped his jaws in perfect rage. but
by continually jerking him about and ad.
ministeriug at every favorable opportuni-
ty powerful kick with heavy boot in
the side, he managed to hold on uninjur>
ed, until the arrival of his companion,
when the feroclous animal was dispatch.
ed by we'll aimed blow from club.
Beachy was man Of great muscular
power and courage, and the two com.
bined enabled him to retain his hold upon
the wolf until he was dispatched. When
his companion arrived, he was nearly ex-
hausted.
The wolf would not have been so ca.
silly captured, but being indiscreet in his
younger days, he had put one of his feel
into steel-trap, and thereby lost the en-,
tire foot to the first joint. Cumberland
| Alleganidn.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-04-25

SIDNEY SMITH ON K1ss1So.-The Rev.
Sidney Smith once said in writing of kiss.
ing 1--WE are in favor Of a certain de.
gree Of shyness when kiss Is proposed.
but it should not be continued too long.
and when the fair one gives IL, Let il 30
administered with warmth and energy.
Let there be soul in It. II she closes her
eyes. and sighs deeply Immediately after
it, the effect is greater. She should DO
careful not TO slobber kiss. but give e
as humming bird runs bis bill into a
honeysuckle-deep but delicate. There
is virtue in kiss when we'll delivered.
We have had the memory Of one we re-
ceiyed in our youth, which has lasted ms
forty years, and we believe il will be ono
ofthe last things We will think Of when NO
die.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-04-25
THE PARsoN,s {. FIDDLE.,,

Half century ago, or less, the pious,
but somewhat facecious Doct. Pond dwell
in the quiet and out-of the-way village Of
A.. in the State of .'Steady Habits %
The Doctors ideas were liberal
more so than many of5hfs congregation
approved; neyerthelessshe kept on the
even tenor of his wsy,5 and disregarded
the prejudices Of some Of his people. He
had son, named Enochsswho. at an ear
ly age, manifested remarkable talent for
music, which the father cherished and
cultivated with care. In the same village
resided an antiquated maiden lady, Miss
kancy,( who having no care of her own
to occupy her time and attention. mag
unanimously devoted herself to those Of
her neighbors. One morning she called
at the Doctors, and requested to see
him. When he entered the room where
she was seated, he perceived at a glance,
that something was amiss, and before he
had time to extend to her the usual
"Howd ye do, ''she began:
'' l think. Doctor Pond, that man Of
your age and profession, might have had
something better to do. when you ware
in New London last week, than to buy
Enoch tSddIe all the people are asham.
ed that our minister should buy his son
fiddle. A fiddle! Oh dear ! what is
the world coming to, when ministers will
do such things!'
"Who told you had bought Enoch
fiddle ?'' inquired the Doctor.
"Who told me Why everybody says
so, and some people have heard him play
on it DIS they passed the door. But amt
it true, Doctor?''
- bought Enoch violin, when l
went to New London"
" A violin what is that ?"
did you never see one ?"
"Never."
"Enoch," said the Doctor stepping to
the door, bring your violin here"
Enoch obeyed the command, but no
sooner had he entered with his instru>
ment, than the lady exclaimed:
'"Law! now, there; why it is a fiddle!"
"Do not judge rashly," said the Doctor.
giving his son wink "wait until you
hear it."
Taking the hint, Enoch played Old
Hundred. The lady was completely
mystiaed it looked like a fiddle, but
then, who had ever heard old hundred
played on fiddle ? 1t could not be. So
raising to depart. she exclaimed: IL am
glad l came to satisfy myself. La, me !!
Just think how people will lte!''
Fashions have so far changed since
the time the above story was true, that
iddles fill the most important place in the
formal devotional performances of the de-
scendants OF the Puritans, although, we
believe the distinction is still kept up be-
tween fddles and violins, and the Miss
Nancys Of modern times, are still taught
by the tricky clergy. that while it is very
wicked to play fiddle in ball room, it
is extremely pious to perform on a violin
at Church. ''in order to call in the goats
with the sheep, that they may all be
sheared together. when the deacons go
around with the contribution box.-BGn-
ner of Liberty.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-04-25
OLD JOHN JONES.

7 Old John Jones was merry old man,
Amerry old man was he; ~
He feIlinloye with pretty lass,
1nloye with a pretty lass fell he.
The lass was fair, and the last was young,
Fair and young the lass was she;
ButJohn Jones was a very old man,
Avery old man was he.
Andold John Jones was ugly MS sin,
Asngly as sin was he,
But he could dance and oh!-he could sing,
Such gay old man was he. a
Now old John Jones told the pretty lass,
That quite deep in love was he;
But the young lass box'd the old mans cars,
And cried outs Fiddle de-dce."
Old John Jones was grieved to the heart,
All! very much grieved was he;
That the handsome less acted so,-
Soho died quito suddenlee.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-04-25
Maxims for a YOUNG Man.

Be not idle. If your hands cannot be
usefully employed. attend TO the cultiva-
ton Of your mind.
Always speak the truth.
Keep good company or none.
Make few promises.
Live up to your engagements.
Keep your own secretsif you have any.
When you speak to person look him
in the face.
Good company and good conversation
are the very sinews Of virtue.
Good character is above all things else.
Never listen TO loose or idle converse.
ton.
You had better be poisoned in your
blood than in your principles.
Your character cannot be essentially
injured except by your own acts.
If any one speak evil OF you, let your
life be so yirtuous that none will believe
him.
Drink no Intoxicating liquors.
Ever live, misfortunes excepted, within
your income.
When you retire to bed. think oyer
what you have done during the day.
Never speak slightly Of religion.
Make no haste 70 be rich. il you would
prosper.
Small and steady gains give competen.
cy with tranquility of mind.
Never play at any kind Of game.
Avoid temptation through fear that
you will not Withstand it:
Earn your money before you spend it
Never run in debt unless you see a way
to get out again. .
Never borrow if You can possibly avoid
it.
Be Just before you are generous.
Keep yourself innocent if you would
be happy.
Save when you are young to spend
when you are old,
Never think that which you do for re
ligion is time or money misspent.
Read some portion of the Bible every
day.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-04-25

One man soon after limited to Uncle
Jake that he heered that he was a no.
nothin, when he pitched into the Teller
and like to have walIoped him to death ).
since that time nobody has ever accused
Uncle Jake Of bein a no-nothin. Ticks-
6urg Sentinel.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-04-25

~ A Methodist and Quaker stop.
ping at public house, aprred TO sleep Ia
the same bed. The Methodist knelt
down, prayed feryently, and confessed !
long catalogue Of sins. After he rose the
Quaker observed, /" Really friend, il thou
art as bad as thou sayest ibou art, L think
l dare not sleep with thee"
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-04-25

NomrsArroS REruDrArED.-The American
State Council of Wisconsin has repudiated
the nomination Of Mr.. FILLMORE for sbe Pre-.
sidencyand nominated Mr.. Banks. Speaker
Of the House Of Representatives, as their
candidate.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-04-25

JUVENILE s1MpL1o1TY.-A friend says
the following story is fact. Two boys
of tender years, who went by the name Of
Tom and Jack became members Of dis.
trict school in certain New England
town. On making their appearance. the
teacher called them up before the assem-.
bled school, and proceeded to make GER
tain interrogatories concerning ther names
and ages. DO.
"Well my fne lad" said the teacher
to the first one, "what is your name ?"
+" Tom !" promptly answered the juve.
"Tom ~ said the teacher that does not
sound well. Remember and always speak
the full name. You shauld have said
Thomas.
"Now my sons" Cunning to the other
boy, whose expectant face suddenly lighs
ted up with the satisfaction Of a newly
discovered idea, now then will you tell
me what your name is ?"
"Jack.Ass ]" replied the lad in a tone
Of confident decision.
The teacher was taken with a sudden
it of coughing and merely motioned the
boys to their seats.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-04-25

R"Well. Jane, this is queer
world u said cara spOsG to his wife, nc
breakfast, the other morning. "a sect
Of women philosophers have Just sprung
up Indeed !" said Jane, :" and what
do they hold 70 The strangest ching
in nature. " said he /; "their tongues"
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-04-25
EN- " Sonny, who is your fetber p

R-" Sonny, who is your father %
" Mr.. Jenkins"
What jenkins 2"
" The jenkins what kicked you yestet.
day for sassing our servant girl"
It's unnecessary to say that the ex.
animation stopped there.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-04-25

F" You bachelors ought to be tax
ed" said lady to a resolute eyader Of
the moose matrimonial. /" agree with
you perfectly, madam" was the reply,
Il. bachelorism certainly is a luxury"
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-04-25

H TIE proper study of mankind il
man, says Pope, but the popular Study Is
how to make money out Of him.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-04-25

I X = - ~ 49,.
Il The following letter from Kentucky's.
lAmerica's eloquent son, was address
led TO Gardner Jones. president of the Un-
iversity of Notre Dame dn Lac, near
South Bend, Indiana.
WAsHrNeros, March IS. 1850.
DEAR SIR:I have received aud at
tentiyely perused the letter which, ut the
instance of the president and faculty OF
the University of the ,Notre Dame du Lac,
you addressed to me the 4th inst. In
that letter they have done me the honor
to express their appreciation of a speech
Of mine in the Senate of the United
States. the object of which was TO heal all
differences, and amicably TO adjust
all controversies. arising out Of the exc
istence of slavery in the United States
Such testimony proceeding from highly
respectable body of gentlemen. retired
from the world, and regarding justly the
interests which belong to another and f1-
ture state of existence as paramount to all
others, afford me an indispensable degree
Of satisfaction.
Nor is this at all diminished by the fact,
that we happen 20 profess different reli-
gious creeds; for / have never believed that
shoh Va VIC Sosu0ttoo was =AuStSS2WsEt-
can and hostile to civil liberty" On the
contrary. I have with great pleasure. aud
with sincere conviction. on several public
occasions, borne testimony to my perfect
persuasion that Catholics were as much
devoted to civil liberty. and as much ami
mated by patriotism, as those that belong
to the Protestant creed.
l am not surprised that. In the seclu-
sion of those whom you represent. great
solicitude should be felt for the safety and
preservation of that Union which is our
surest guarantee of peace, order, liberty.
and public happiness. hope and be-
lieye that dangers which appeared 70
threaten it have diminished; but there is
still occasion for the exercise of spirit
of concord, mutual concession, and har.
mony.
request you to present 70 the presi.
dent and faculty assurances of my re.
spectful Acknowledgements, and accept
yourself those of your respectful and ODE.
dent servant. H. CLAY.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-04-25

@ Why is colt ike an egg Be-
cause il is not fit for use until tits broken.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-04-25

re- What is fashion Dinner at
midnigh. and headache in the morning.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-04-25

E What do wescften drop. yet never
stoop to pick up a hint.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-04-25

When Mr.. Grantham and DR.. Timms
heard the servant say that (" Mr.. George
sOas sitting IN 1its::5ones." they burst into q
roar oflaughter.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1856-10-24
What a Democracy.

Mr.. Buchanan expects to get all, or
n early all of h,s support from the South
ern States, where the freedom Of the
press is denied,-where Ministers of the
Gospel, and Professors of Colleges are
banished for having an opinion different
from the Slave Oligarchy-where Book
sellers are prescribed for having books on
their shelves which speak Of the effects
of Slavery-where the Post Office is
robbed of mail matter which may be
deemed rejecting on their peculiar insti-
buttons where the minds of white men
are enslaved, and the tongues of free men
are stopped from uttering the sentiments
of the heart and head. What democra
cy! What party it must be,which re-
lies entirely on such a source for its sup
port. Democracy at the South, is but
another name for ty-anny. Buchanier-
ism is but another name for fraud and
oppression.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1856-10-24
Cheap and Safe Light.

NEWELL'S PATENT SAFET- LAMP
& LAMP FEErER: Warrented 10 prevent
all accidents from the use Of Burning Fluid,
Patent Oil, Resin Oil, Can,hene, aud o,hel
explosive compounds used Tor the production
OF light. This invention is applied to Gem
mon Fluid. Solar and Cumhene Lamps, LAM
Feeders, Fluid Holders. Lanterns. etc
We respectfully invite the attention OF til,
public to New alrs improved Solar Flu.d
Lamps, in the arsand firm, which gives &
steady, brilliant fame. the nearest to gas that
has ever been produced, the cost OF burnins
being less than one cent an hour.
These Lamps are particu arly adapted Il
Churches, Hotels, Factories, Stores and Par
lors. Oil Solars can be altered using the SAME
shade. Common Fluid amps can be cham z.
cd to Safety Fluid Lamps
Professor silliman says, GAN the So named
burning fluids AXE EXPLOSIVE whether hmp,d
or colorcd, and to pretend that they are moi Sc
is to deceive the public, but with the protee-
ton above named, l should hav no ior
to use it. and do with entire confidence re-
commend it to my friends and others who
consult me On the subject, always protesting
against its unguarded use which has produced
so many distressing and fatal results.''
These Lamps have been extensively used i,
all parts of the United States for more tina,
four years. aud there has not the slightest nc
cident occurred with them. They have tn,
| sanction OF the greatest scientific skill Of tn,
country, such as Professor B. Sillimsn, Prof
J. Robb. DR.. Chas. I. Jackson, Dr. A. A
Hayes, etc.
We keep constantly on hand the best 0
Burning Fluids. rs ~
For sale wholesale and Retail BY NEWELL
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HoetpA.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1856-10-24

Holioways OmtmeW and PHls Won
derfully efficacious in Curing Disease of
the Skin. Thomas Musgrove. OF Balti-
more. NJ rylani. w IS for eighteen months
u severe sufferer with sores on his face,
hands, and various parts of his body. OF
n scorbutic nature, there were many
things recommended and tried. but to no
purpose. As the malisnity Of the dis
case did not in any way abate, he then
comm enced using Hoiloway's Ointment
and Pills, and by persevering with them
for several weeks, the eruptions have all
completely healed. aid he now enjoys
the best of health. lw2S.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1856-10-24
To the Public.

HCDSON'S AMERICAN SALVE AND
BURN OINTMENT. which is gaining s.
much celebration for the cure of Burns. scald.,
Cuts, Bruises. Sore laps and Eyelids Chapel
Hands and Arms, Sore Nipples, Diseases OF
the skin, inflammation, Piles, salt Rheum.
Sores on Children, hates, Boils. &c; and
is good III all cases where an outward appli-
cation is needed. For the truth of which We
offer you the following statement:
1--WE. the undersigned, knowing the above
Ointment, and having been acquainted with
the Proprietor for many yeas, can commend
his statements to the full reliance OF all HON
it may concern.-Signed: Benz. +. Barstow.
Z. NJ, Mattapoisett; Loring Meigs; Caleb
King; Samuel Sturtevant, Jr, Treasurer, of
Rochester.
Is sold wholesale and retail. by Jos. Hud-
so-, sole proprietor. MattapoiSctt. Mass. Or
ders left at $. n. & IL. q. uiford's, ll3 Cou-t
street, Boston, will be attended to. Price %
cents per hox. The usual discount made to
vendors.
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State Of Maine.

Hancock 81. To Nathaniel johnson of Sullivan
in said County of the proprietors of the
Sullivan and Hancock Bridge corporation.
Greeting
Whereas Nathaniel johnson and eleven other
proprietors of said Bridge have made application to
Hiram Emery, Esq, of thejusti ees of the
peace within and for the said County requesting
me to issue warent to you Nathaniel johnson
directing you to call meeting of said proprietors
to meet at the School House near The odorc Beans
in sullivan on Thursday sd of Oct. next for the
following objects to wit viz
/, To choose President.
., - =" Secretary
,. " = Board Of Directors.
4, " any other officers that may be
found necessary
i To take measures to defend any actions that
may be pending against said company
6, IL act any other business that may be-
fore said meeting y. JOHNSON & II others.
Stuben sept. =, 1896.
You are hereby required to notified and warn A
assemble at the School House aforesaid in Sulli-
for the purposes as aforesaid and have you there
thi. warrant with your dongs. thereon.
Given under my hand and seal this 10th day
OF Oct. in the year of our Lord Thousand
eight hundred and ftty-six. ii. EMERY,
justice of the Peace.
The propretors of the Sullivan and Hancock
Bridge Corporation are hereby notified to meet It
the time aud place and for the purposes above
mentioned. NATilL. JOHNSON.
sullivan Oct. 10, 1856.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1856-10-24
SHAwLS.

Cashmere SILK Ling and square Waterloo Pierce
dale Bay state, Empire aud Scotch hswis Chdrens d,
Gee,s aud BOYS do and shawl Capes &c, &c Together
with fill assortment Of Ladies Cloths German Ckth
casmeres aud noesktns, Iweeds, Satineits Red Blue
Mixed, White aud Yellow Fanneis Shirts and Draw
AID Sayony Hose Ladies Rooster and petershau
Capes, Wrought Collars from Is to So Rich Sets
Sleeves and C"llars 3 4 and 4 silk iace VeIvets
aad Ffeoch Quits Wonlen Blankets 4 L. shaker
FhRnes CloaKiug Flsnn@Is Stitched Lmen aud French
SHIT Bosoms Lawns Che * Cambrics aud MLsins
Elastic and Leather Belts fable Linens ShiItings
Sirinss Glckinr &c
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1856-10-24
IMPORTANT NOTICE.

GARDNER CHILSON has just completed
and patented in America, England and
France, his new inyenton-the GONE
FURNAC E-and as the special attention
of those ..bout erecting or remodellIng build
ings, as well as dealers in Hot Air. Steam, or
Hot Water Furnaces, and all interested in
steam Power to carefully examine this inven-
non, which entirely CHANGES the PRINCIPLE
and CHARACTER of Hot AIR FURNACES, DE-
yILoPING ANOTHER AND NEW PRINCIPLE.
and obviating all former objections to their
use. The practical operation of "a number OF
these Furnaces. erected during the past win
ter. points out a new discovery in science by
which the most wonderful economy i'll fuel
has been attained. and clearly demonstrates
that the waste heat lost from chimncys is
enough to warm every dwelling in the city.
BY this invention the heat formerly lost Is
made to warm the house.
This discovery-simple in itself--is the dai-
" wonder of those who witness Its results. and
it becomes matter of surprise, that plan at
once so simple and practical in its operation,
should thus ia, have entirely escaped the no
ice of scientific men. We believe no one who
investigates this principle will be liable to use
a furnace constructed on any other principle,
and we invite all who would witness its opera
ton to cal, at the store OF
Gibson, GOULD s. co.
Nos. 80 4 100 Blackstone street, Boston.