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Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-05-16

WINNING BET.-Sir George Beau
mont. when a young man, was one day
in the Mounts famous coffee>house in
Mount St.. Grosvenor Square Har-
vey Aston. Various persons were seated
at different tables. Among others pre-
sent, there was an Irishman who was
very celebrated as a duellist. having
killed at least half dozen antagons sts.
Aston, talking to some Of his acquaintan-
ces, swore that he would make the duel>
list stand bare footed before him.
You had better take care what You
say" they replied " he has his eye upon
you"
"No matter" rejoined Aston de-
clare again that he shall stand barefoot
ed before you. if you will make up among
you purse Of fifty guineas."
They did so. Aston then said in loud
voice Il have been in Ireland. and am
we'll acquainted with the natives"
The Irshman was all ears. Aston
went on:
" The Irish. being born in bogs, are
every one of them web-(ooted. l know
it for fact"
Sir" roared the duellist. starting up
from his table, I" 1t is false %
Aston persisted in his assertion.
"Sr," cried the other, " l was born in
Ireland. aud I will prove to you that it is
falsehood.''
So saying. in great haste he pulled of
his shoes and stockings. and displayed his
bare feet. The joke ended in Aston's
sharing the purse between the 1rishmau
and himself. giving the former thirty gum
cas-, and keeping twenty. Sir George as
sured me that this was true story
Rogers Table Talk.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-05-16

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Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-05-16

How TO DO 1.-TWO gentlemen stood
candidates for seat in the Legislature Of
New York. They were violently op>
posed to each other, and by some artiice
Mr.. D. gained the election. When he
was returning home, much elated with
his success, he met an acquaintance Of
his, and said,- .... ........r -..-..
"Well, have got the election-Mr. L,
was no match for me. I'll tell you how
aung him: il there happened any Dutch
voters, could talk Dutch with them, and
there had the advantage OF him
Again. if there were any Frenchmen, I
could talk French with them, and there
1 had the advantage of him,-but as to
L.. he was clever. honest, sensible. little
"Yes." replied the friend. and there
he had the advantage of you !''
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-05-16
swoRps or TIE oLpss TmE.-A sword

swoRps OF THE oLpEs TnE.-A sword.
named {" Mimupg" was forged By Well
aud in trial Of skill with another eeles
brated weaponsmish, Amilias by name.
Weland first made asword With which he
cut thread OF wool lying on the water.
But not content with this, he reforged She
blade. which then cut through the whole
ball Of floating wool. Sill dissatisfied
he again passed il through the Gre. and a.
length produced so keen weapon that
it divided whole bundle Of wool fosting
in water. Amilias, on his part. forged a.
suit Of arnor so much to bis own satisfae-
lion that, sitting down on a stool. he bads
Weland try his weapon upon him. weland
obeyed and there being no apparent effect.
asked Amiliss Il he felt any particular SEN
sa.iop. Amilias said he felt as thougk
cold water had passed through his bow
els. Weland then bade him shake him
SELF On doing so. the effect Of the blow
was apparent: he fell dead in two pieces.
: { Repas Aneieat A,mor.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-05-16
THE FIRST GREY HAIR.
Rr,cARoLINE Z. HARrsHoRN.

This silver thread that draws me near
er hesvenl Even now, as it lies quiver>
ing between my fingers, sparkling with
the hues Of the glorious sunlight, my
thoughts that have been too long earth
nurtured. are being softly spiritualised.
and the other home with its pearly gates
and golden streets, seems like - far off
country" drawing near
Bright forms are revelling amid the
immortal cleaning from the great white
throne, and who last went hom, seems
stretching his paternal arms towards me,
as If once more to take me to his bosom.
Ah these are ideal thoughts, it may
be; but the shadowing real SO often dims
my vision, that such phantacies are sweet
as lilly bells amid rank aud poisonous
weeds.
The first grey hair! Shall tell you
oft? Oh it has woven many gos-
samer ND6 for me. arouud the time-worn
arches of memory.
1t was a sunshiny summer-day, and as
the old man sat in his easy chair. l with
child-like fondness, was smoothing the
raven masses about his brow. There is
a magic in the gentle tone Of a fathers
voice. and as he tremblingly told me of
the household dove, who had, years since.
gone to her rest. my spirit blended in
blissful union with his. and together we
went forth to meet her.
Alas it was a mysterious interchange
that divine love then effected !; when as |,
a stranger in the wide world, first
heard fathers tones. She. the fragile
and the gifted, the loved and the cherish
ed, crossed the golden threshold, and
joined the sweet song OF the redeemed.
There we're years of anxiety and wea-
riness the helpless babe cIung to life on
ly by the tiniest thread, and the parents
heart grew old with alternate hope and
fear.
was spared to him all he claimed
of earth-and as heavenly light made
clear my woman's mission TO me, began
to labor and to love.
He was telling me Of this tenderly,
when parting the glossy wavings about
his forehead. The first grey hair! like a
withered leaf upon the roses stock, ap-
peared in view. Ye may laugh as who
may, but has similar talisman of endu-
ring love and prolonged suffering, never
uIa"u tSdI hou yOul oS Go
Well, it is over now! One by one the
silver hairs were woven, until the " hoary
head" beceme a "crown of glory" to him,
because "founded in the way of righte-
ousness."
Mile" he whispered, as on that last
morn here on earth. his white locks were
parted by the ripping breeze. and his
dying head leaned heavily upon my bo-
som "Nelie, home is near now weep
not. but follow on - And unfalteringly
and alone he passed up into the blossom
ing garden of our Lord, Now Heaven
seems very near to me, sometimes and
almost catch the music Of the spheres, as
I hold the first grey hair to my heart.
and dream of the two loved ones who are
now as one she who SO quietly gathered
her robes about her, and fitted across
the dark valley to the shores of light; and
he, who years after followed on, and hav-
ing renewed his strength within him.
stepped firmly down the receding shores.
to return not again Olive Branch.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-05-16
A New PLAN FOR A RxILHoAD. Mr.

A New Plan FOR RkrLHoAD.-Mr.
A. P. Robinson. railroad engineer OF
some note. proposes IN entirely original
plan for the construction Of the great At
fantic and Pacific railway. He proposes
to lay four parallel rails Of the ordinary
pattern and weight. forming two distinct
tracks, each OF a guage Of FL TO 8 feet.
and having an Intermediate space OF
from s to 6 feet. He would lay these
tracks upon distinct and separate sleepers.
having ditch or trench between them.
but so connected as TO preserve uniform
guage. The car body would rest upon
four trucks, and be sustained by single
bearing at the centre each. The locomo.
tive would be constructed double. with
two distinct sets Of driving wheels, and
two cylinders on each side. leaving room
for boiler FIVE feet in diameter. Tho
axles of the driving wheels not extending
across the space occupied by the boiler.
the drivers may be Of any size.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-05-16
IRIS. THEN I THINK OF THEE.
By E. N. CHENEY.

y.
Oh, tits when eastward streaming
The moons soft rays descend,
The stars so brightly cleaning
A pearly lustre lend
To throw spell of glory
Over land and over sea,
Brighter far than eastern story,
'Tis then I think of thee.
BY day the voice of duty, ........
Strife and struggle with mankind,
Awhile thy form of beauty
May Danish from my mind; .
But when nights shades are falling,
And daylight's phuntoms fec.
Then holier thoughts recalling,
My heart returns to thee.
In silent wonder gazing
At those bright orbs on high,
With calm, still beauty blazing,
Which light the deep blue sky;
Md worlds that, resIDg never,
Roll onward strong and free;
My spirit longs forever
TO wander, love, with theo.
Stars arc but types celestial
OF beauty's lights that glow,
To bless with love terrestrial
Our yearniug hearts below;
And, as the truth o'ershadowing
Tho waning type we sec,
The stars to me are fading,
While dreaming, love, OF thoe.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-05-16

], WHOLE NO. a34.

demand Of their fellow creatures. Now
/ Ifeei il. sour mother. !, p he added most
tenderly, .s who now lies in death before
as. was q stranger 10 me, so are all these.
her descendants. All j know OF her Is
what her SON has told me to>dRy-that
she was brought 90 this town from afar.
sixty .nine years ago. q happy bride that tal
here she has passed most Of her life. toll.
ing as only mothers ever have strength ts
toll. until she has reared q large family
OF sons and daughters that she left her
home here, clad in, the weeds OF widow
hood, to dwell among her children. and
that till health and yigor left her, she
lived for you, her descendants.
You. who together have shared her love
and care, know how well you hayere'
Quilted her. God forbid that conscience
should Ncense any OF you Of ingratitnds
or Innrmuring. on accouht OF the care She
,hgs deeu 70 you of Iate. When yoa go
baok TO your homes, be careful Of your
words and your example before your own
children, for the fruit OF your own doing
you will surely reap from them when you
yourselves totter on the brink Of the grave.
i entreat you as friend, as one who has
himself entered the .tevening % of life"
that you may never say, in the presence
of your families nor OF heaven. "onr mo-
ther has outlived her usefulness-she was
a burden TO us" Never, never; a mos
ther cannot live so long as that No;
when she can no longer labor for her
children. nor yet care for herself. she can
fall like precious weight on their boz
SONS. and call forth by her helplessness
all the noble. generous feelings of their
natures.
Adieu. then, poor toil.worn mother:
there are no more sleeplsss nights, no
more days of pain for thee. Undying
vigor and everlasting usefulness are part
of the Inheritance Of the redeemed. Fee.
BILE as thou vert on earth. thou wilt be
no burden on the bosom Of Infinite Love.
but there shalt thou lind thy longed for
rest and receive glorious sympathy from
Jesus and his ransomed fold"
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-05-16

HORSE SHoErNG WITHOUT NA1Ls.-A
Mr.. Short, of New London, Conn, has in
vented horse shoe, which can be put on
without nails. He makes the whole in
two short pieces. employing in addition,
two small screws, to aid in screwing the
parts together. Both are made of malle-
able iron, the lower portion or Z" sole" be-
ing very similar to'the horseshoe ordina-
rily employed. but with a groove around
upper portion or .vamp'' is thin. and
has flag projecting from the lower edge.
to match the groove in the sole. These
parts are so arranged as to secure tight
aud firm connection, and the whole is
made additionally secure. by the aid oi
the set>screws. before mentioned. at the
heel. A shoe of this kind, once fitted,
the vamp may be made to wear out a
great number Of shoes.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-05-16

GONG TO BED.-Going to bed we have
always considered one of the most sober,
serious and solemn operations which a
man can be engaged in during the whole
twenty four hours. With a young lady
it is altogether different thing. When
bed time arrives, she trips up stairs with
a candle in her hand, and-if she had
pleasant company during the evening
with some agreeable ideas in her head
The candle on the toilette, and her luxu
RANT hair is speedily emancipated from
the thraldom of combs and pins. If she
usually wears water curls, or uses the
a iron," her hair is brushed carefully
from her forehead and the whole mass
compactly secured if not. why then her
lovely tresses are soon hid in innumera-
BILE bits Of paper. This task accomplish
ed. nightcap appears, perhaps edged
with plain muslin. or perhaps with heavy
lace, which hides all, save her own sweet
countenance. AS soon as she ties the
string, probably she takes a peep in the
glass, and half bushes at what she sees.
The light is out-her fair delicate form
gently presses the couch-and like dear.
innocent, lovely creature, as she is. she
falls gently into sleep, with sweet
smile on her still sweeter face. a man,
of course, under the same circumstances
acts quite differently. Every movement
in his chamber indicates the coarse, rough
mould OF his sullen nature. When all is
ready, he snuffs out the candle with his
fingers. like cannibal. and then jumps
into bed like a savage. For few mo-
ments he thinks of all the peccadilloes he
may have committed during the day
vows VOW to amend soon, groans. turns
over, stretches himself, and then all is si-
lent. save the heavy groans of the slum-
berer.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-05-16

w The New York Express makes
the following reluctant admission lin re-
gard 70 the true character Of tie Phila-
delphia Know Nothing Convention:
50 No AwEaIcAHs-ALL LLABRfoAEs.-We
are pained 70 see that in PhiladeIphis to-
day, the Americans have already canght
the African distemper, and are sick Of Il.
ofconrse. They had better take the yel>
low feyer.'' az
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-05-16

R1- The Known Nothing nominations
for the Presidency aud Vice Presidency
are received with great coldness in ohio.
Only seven papers in that State have raj.
sed the names Of Fillmore and DoneIson.
The Philadelphia Times boastfully IN.
nounces that fifteen papers In Pennsylra.
mia have lloisted the names Of Fillmore
and Donelson. There are. We believe,
over four hundred papers published in
PenusyIvapia.-U Union.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-05-16

ArzcporE OF wEBsrRa.-It is said Of
Daniel Webster that when be arrived at
the Girard House from a hot. dusty ex-
hausting ride from Washington, the SER
want pouring more water into his glass
than proportion admitted, he exclaimed
with 4 voice and look with which John
Philip Ksmble as Coriolanus might have
rebuked the yolsciau-.s Boy 4 doaf1N-
usDATE tie btandyi'' ss @
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-05-16
o1AR1sRURe FRIDAY MAY eth, sE s3zs.9 -.
Eyes, here is is; have you found

Yes. here is is; have you found {
card ?'' -sisa1st8
"Yes," said Traverse. producing 4
rumpled and soiled card. i" there Ills"
"That doyou call tha. thingia card?'
eyes, tits the Ace Of Spades r.
"The very card you centered five
times r.
eyes, 1T must serve the purpose."-
And Traverse wrote his address upon it
Walters took the, card and disappeared,
while Traverse walked to and fro wrap
ped in deep thought
In few moments his friend re.appear-
ed with an exultnnt couutenance.
"Joy Joy !" he cried.
What do You mean ?"
"AIvarez has backed out, It was the
Ace ofSpades that did it. As soon as he
saw it be changed color. There's note
from him.
Traverse toresopen the note aud read ;
"GAet Mt Amteo.-Had I known ii
was you who laid hands upon my mask,
the affair would have ended with laugh.
We cannot hold foreigners responsible for
acts committed in contravention of our
social usages. Let it pass for frolic OF
the Carnival. Excuse my apparent rude
ness, and believe me ever yours,
"ANToN1o 4" ALVAREZ"
Valiant captain ~ cried Traverse. as
the friends turned to regain their lodg-
ings. al appreciate his motives he had
no idea OF being centred like the Ace OF
Spades."
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-05-16

ILLINOIS DExocRGrrc SrATz cosyKs-s
TIoE.-The Democrats State Convention
which met ON the LIST Of May. nominated
William A. Richardson for Governor r.
j. Riehardsonvfor Lieutenant Governor
w. H. Snyder for Secretary Of State
John Moore for Treasurer. and Samuel X
Casey for Auditor.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-05-16
KNOW, NorHrse v1oE PRESIDENTIAL

KNOW NOTHING VICE PREs1DENT1AL
CANprDArE ON Know NoTH1NG1sM.-While
Andrew Jackson Donelson was editor of
the Washington Union. the following ed
torial appeared in the Washington Un>
ion. Is it possible that honest Know
Nothings can give the least countenance
to a man guilty Of such wretched tergi-
versations as mark the contrast between
Democratic editor aud Know Nothing
candidate for the Vice Presidency?
"IMMrsRArroN.-Th Republic Of We'd
nesday, contains long article on emigra-
ton to the United States. 1t portrays
in vivid colors the rapid and unparrallel-
ed increase in the number Of those who
are seeking our shores. The Irish emf.
grafton is so great that the court journal
classes it among +" the phenomena Of hiss
tory" We (Andrew jackson Donelson.
are glad to see this emigration from the Old
World. II sioes to US the physical force '0e
need to fell tie forest and TO build oar I'M
prouements. We hare get. and yiu have
for many long years scope and range enough
for thetr enterprise and industry. But it
was not our intention to discuss this
branch Of the subject at this time. The
native party is now PROSTATE, and it Til
be time enough when another attempt is
made by the FEDERAL1srs TO RELIEVE THE
PRINCIPLES OF THE ALIEN LAWS"
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-05-16

~ Hobbs. the locksmith. has picked
one Of Banquo's CORY locks he did it vi 8
a piek-axe. He is DOW At work on a W
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-05-16

R Hope writes the poetry OF boy.
but memory thatof a man. Man looks
forward with smiles. but backward with
signs. Such is the wise Providence Of
God. The cup oflife is sweetest at the
brim the flavor is impaired as We drink
deeper. and the dregs are made bitter,
that We may not struggle when it is Ia
ken from cur lips.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-05-16

APrEARAEcEs.--Upon the subject of
dress and appearance, the Times thus re-
marks:
"a coat that has the marks of use
upon it is a recommendation to people Of
sense, and hat with too smooth nap
and too high lustre is deroga:ory cir
cumstance. The best coats in Broadway
are on the backs of penniless fops. broken
down merchants, clerks with pitiful sala-
ries, and men that don't pay up. The
heaviest gold chains dangle from the fobs
of gamblers aud gentlemen of very limit
ed means !; costly ornaments on the ladies
indicate to the eyes that are well open,
the fact of silly lover or husband cramp,
ed for funds. And when pretty woman
goes by in suit of plain and neatsappar'
al, it is a sign that she has fair expecta'
tions and husband that can show bal
ance in his favor. For women are like
books. too much gliding makes men sus
picious that the binding is the most inn
portant point"
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-05-16

It was holiday time in Havana, and
Traverse and his friend, both masked.
were chatting with a couple of lovely se-
noritas on whom they were making an
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-05-16

evening call, when group of maskers
entered the room. One of them held a
guitar in his hands. which he touched
skillfully. while he sang with voice
whose richness was not entirely suppress
sed by the mask he wore. the words of a
Spanish ditty. When he ceased. he ap>
preached the senorita Melendez. and
said.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1856-12-25

h"S iVho"ihb so'hpiiN' w, P'''VN f"'hH w
Congress on the 9Th and 9th instant
WAsnISoros, Dec. s.
SESArE--Ait,r the election Of the Rev. Mr..
Hill, Baptist minister Of Washington, rs
Chaplain the Senate resumed debat, on mo.
ton to print the Presidents message.
Mr.. Bigler entered largely on defence Of
the President against the attacks OF the Rep
rcsentatives. In reply to question Of Mr..
Wade. relative 10 Mr.. Buchanan's policy, he
said the people Of Kansas must determine the
question OF slavery for themselves; but he lad
no doubt that Mr.. Buchanan, like most North
erners, would prefer that she should be admi'
ted into the Union tree State
lloUsK-1he Presidents Message wes read.
Mr.. Campbell. Of Ohio, moved its reference
to the committee Of the whole. taking occasion
strongly 10 condemn the assertions Of the Pres.
ident relative TO the disloyalty Of the Rcput
licans.
Mr.. Siberian defended the Republicans
The debate was animated, and was listened to
by crowded galleries. Adjourned
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.--SENATE.--Mr. Col
lamcr commenced speaking in opposition to the
positions in the Presidents Message
Mr.. Colamer criticised at length the charges
in the Presidents Message against the Repub-
lean party, and cmphaticaly condemned them
M having no foundation in fact. Much of '
speech was devoted 10 an examination OF ne
slavery question, 10 show the right Of Congress
TO cgslate on the subject for the territories.
Ad 'urned.
IIousE Mr.. Smith, OF Tenn, replied to the
speech OF Mr.. Campbell and sherman, saying
that t., IA, tho rnmafCa af tla Inf liar "A .t-
Tort to unite the elements of opposition to the
Democracy in the next Presidential election,
but he believed il would fail. lie PROCEEDED
to show that the repeal of the Missouri rcst-ic-
ton was not condemned ia the last canvass, as
had been asserted.
Ancr Mr.. Smith concluded speaking, the
vote to allow Mr.. Whitfield to be sworn in
WINS reconsidered, and On admission be had II
majority Of hour in bis favor, and he was per-
miited to take the oath Of Office.