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Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-11-21
Spanish Couurtship.

Ayoung man entered the diligence
which was TO take him in the entire inte-
rieur. On starting. he found only one
companion. young lady, strangely ira
Yelling alone. her figure was all il should
be, but a mantilla covered her face. Con~
sequently, 10 use the words of'a novelist,
" A strange sensation suddenly took pos
session ot him-love entered his SOUL"
After some small civi'ities he proceeded
to take her hand, which she withdrew,
while she glared at him with two dark
eyes through the lace that enveloped her.
Again he took her hand; he kissed it, and
feeling perfectly secure from intrusion. be
insisted on her removing her veil. With
this request, after some resistance, she
complied, and her features fully answer
ing all his expectations, he might, have
assured her of his approval !; but as Se-
govia is approaching, he is compelled to
leave her before doing so, however, the
youth pressed her to tell him where she
lived, and as she leaves the diligence she
gives him her address and name.
An hour had scarcely elapsed when he
hastens to the house. which stands alone;
evidently but one family occupies it. He
asks for Donna Eugeuia, and is ushered
into a room furnished with unusual COM
fort, The lady he seeks is sitting alone.
She beckons him with gesture to be
seated. Within doors his imperlinence
quite deserted him, aud having humbIy
obeyed her, she thus addressed him:
"Senor Caballero," she said, "this
morning woman, a widow, and unpro.
tected. was forced by affairs to leave Ma
drid. Her duenna at the. last moment
was taken i'll; her affairs at Segovia could
not bear pOstponement; she trusted the
gallantry of Il Spanard to protect her on
the road; and how her hopes were real.
lied you can inform her. But think not
she who could not defend herself from in.
suit, cannot take vengeance )" and draw.
ing pistol she presented it, to his fore
head. and continued. " Make your peace
with Heaven, for the earth you see nc
more"
He does not tremhle, though he secs
it is no jest. His brow quails not, and
the emotion that causes his voice to qui'
yer is not that OF fear. lie looks the la
| dy in the face" Wouldst thou kill me
because | love thee so much % His eye
| "'o 'OIN0 o"u SN"t"SS -"S"IS WV "ho w"
quest he had commenced in the coach
and casting aside the deadly weapon, SHE
told him she had but tried his love, which
she was now convinced was equal to his
pluck. 1t appeared she was the widow
of late. Cuban merchant. old, ugly
cross and cowardIy; her married life hao
been but short. aud in espousing the
young lieutenant she endowed him viii
the wealth she gained from her first hus
band. The couple are high in the es'i
nation of Madrid-the husband is sen
Ntor, the wife a lady of fashion; but whe
, ther7he tragic scene has ever again beer
. re-enaSed by them, the narrator coult
not infOtn me.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-11-21

SENSIBLE DocroR. "A handsome young
widow applied to . physician TO relieve
her Of three distressing complaints. With
which she was afflicted.
In the fret place." said she. 81 have
little or no appetite. What shall / take
for that2''
"FOr that. madam. you should take
air and exercise"
And. Doctor. am quite fdgety a.
night. aud afraid 10 lie alone. What shall
/ take for that ?"
For that, madam. l can only recon.
mend that you take a---a.-husbAnd !"
"Fie ] Doctor. But have the blues
terribly. What shall take for that ?''
For that, madam. you have. besides
taking air. exercise. and husband, TO
take the newspaper"
Sensible Doctor. that.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-11-21

Az Exe1IsH EsTrxArs or MRs. GroWE's
NEW TALE OF FIcrIoH.-The Liverpool
Post, alluding 70 Mrs. n. B. Stoves last
abolition novel as failure. says:
at turns out that We are weary Of Mrs,
Stowe. as Stowe, and that the nigger is
not just at present up 10 tie market.
Her new account Of she slave life n Gle
States has fallen dead on The mafket--to
the dismsy Of the publishers. who specn>
lated In popularity that was fstieioua
and does noe endure the tesg We are In
good humor with Jonathan now, and are
not prepared 70 applaud the literary ara
which makes money By setting . great
confederation by The ears on q topic de-
pendent on events, and not On logic Iot
is political treatment.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-11-21
An IuuIt well Answered.

A few yearssgo, at a Democratic NEE.
ting in Virginia Col. Davezac, com
panion ia arms OF Ockson at the battle of
New Orleans, was Oh of the sneak-rs.-
After he had conclude, his sue.cb an
opponent present askedNA. priyile"e Of
replying, which was graz when he
commenced tauuting Col. D.xith beinc
foreigner, to which the Col. \,lied
Sir. | am sorry to interrupt Y1 but 7
can permit 10 man To use such anare
in my presence. Judging from ~ o1.
pearance, l was an American citizt I,e.
fore YOU were born. | have u SOM,
American citizen, older than you. "A
for my self. have been four times natu
ralized; by the sanctity OF the treaty
Louisiana, the highest form OF law know
to the constitution. The rights of a
American citizen were conferred upon m
:: by the law creating the territorial govern
ment of Louisiana; and l was admitte
tn all the rights. blessings and oblig'
t,nns which belong to you. my fellow CT
izens, by the law bringing the State
Louisiana into our glorious confederac
Il Then turning to the person who insuI
ed him by calling him a foreigner, h
: : eyes tlashing as on the battle ground
Il New Orleans, and heart swelling with Il
u u majesty of old recolIections, he CONT
ued-
Sir. you look now as if you desired
know when aud where was the four
,s c time of my naturalization. and who we
's my sponsors ? The cousecrated spot
which received the naturalization, vi
the battle ground OF New OrleansT.f
altar was victory-the baptismal Fat'
in was blood and Gre-Andrew jackson WI
" my god>father-and patriotism and ire
N dom aud glory. were my god-mothers.
le The mass Of listuers rose spontaneou
ID ly and gave niue cheers for the gala
ie speaker. The individual who insult
1e him caved. maryland Union.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-11-21

RrsroskD-Dr. stribiing has rendered
bis resignation as Superintendent and
Physician Of the Western (Ya.) Lnnstic
AsyIum-ihe resignation 10 take effect
next Spring. Capt Abney has resigned
his post as steward at The Deaf and Dumb
Institution, Of Virginia.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-11-21

a Cn4RAcrERIsuc FieHT.-The Rich
mond Enquirer stole from the New York
Herald an article. and published it Is ed
ilorial The Herald copied the same ar
ticle last Saturday. giving the cTeditir
the Enquirer. and nHsn,s into -
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-11-21

GEsTLEMANLy Cosnuer.- .-selfrespeet
is the safest prevention against quarreIing.
The man who is sure Of his own position
is the slowest TO suspect another OF any
design to question it aud hence the ART
Of avoiding alteration has generally
been deemed one Of the peculiar ehsrae>
teristics Of gentleman. Never seem
afraid OF being put upon, as the phrase
goes-neYer TO argue q question merely
lest people should think you cans argue
it-neyer to fight for fear the lookers-on
might think you coWard-these arc
some Of the maxims on which all men OF
superior minds act. habitually aud uneon>
sciously; and It Is this habit which gtxes
to such men that air Of repose and self.
possession before which fools stand abash-
ed and dandies stare with envy.
Few men can have mingled even in the
slightest degree. in society, without no,i-
cling that one prominent feature IN the
character Of Q pafvenne. is his proneness
to lake offence. His ancles are sharper.
his corns '' more tender," than those Of
any other person. There 10 really no
knowing where to be safe with him. Tho
moment you put yonr finger on him. his
bristles stand ont like hedge hogs.--
The best plan, Of course, is 70 leave suoh
a character alone. We should do our
best to avoid infringing on their r4miRed
irratibility.
II is senseiess to provoke a man, ybo-
ever he be, who has The power 10 be mis-.
chieyous. The man who wants 70 fpht
you in the street, because you pnah
against him. may be low fellow. but
that will be no consolation II you 20 homo
with a black eye. Neither will 9 much
mend the matter Il you give him Two in
return. On the whole. you will consider
it very disagreeable business, and wish
deyoutly you had never got into il.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-11-21
EgThe Hawkeye and Iowa Paai


tells capital temperance story;
"a farmer belonging somewhere in
Iowa, bought keg Of whiskey and car
ried it home. Well knowing that his bet
ter half occasionally took " a drop or So
if it came in her way, and then would
have a drop at all events. he endeavored
to conceal the keg from her BY suspend
ing it in the barn near the ridge pole.
The eagle-eysd. or rather "hawk-
eyed" wife got sight Of it. however. and
resolved upon obtaining Taste. 1t was
impossible for her to reaehit. At length.
she hit upon the FOLLOWING expedient,
Ehich worked to char ..
Gaking down her bus bands rifle. she
a charge with q good ball. aud ia.
Aliberate aim az ihs tkeg. tapped il
m, and brough tdoWn the whis,
Irst shot Having tub pre-
Ssd. she was enabled tc
isosiag drop. and lefl
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-11-21
The Leopnrd,s Atdck.

The power Of leopard is 'onderful in
proportion to its weight. l ave seen a
full grown bullock with its ok broken
,by the leopard that attacked 1t is the
oopuIar belief that the effect produced
blow of the paw. This Is not the
10. Few leopards rush b Hldsy to the
\ck like ia dog. They stalk beir game.
\ advance crouchingly. md ing use OF
sery object that will afford em cover.
lshey are within few boh hds of the
~ the immense pol ler of the
wed in the q acentrated
be air aud settles on
lowing th weight ol
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-11-21
yvMoLE no. 900.


While the greater portionIof our .popu,
lation are asleep John Ghinman. 3. iik
the chiHoiner, or rag.pickers. anolht
distinct class of persons We have inik oul
midst, is wide awake and pnrsnina his
course with zeal worthy OF commenda
IN any of the higher walks Of life. He is
what might be. calleda professional ..rai-
ter. I" and is as well yersed as q Scotch
terrier. in the most approved method of
discovering and taking them. The
waryes along the water front of the city
are nightly frequentsd by them. but in
most cases they seek the isolated places
In the outskirts of the city. where the rats
fatten from the garbage. thrown out from
the slaughter, houses, 10 set their. traps.
These traps are square boxes about two
feet long, and of the same width, and
some eighteen. inches deep-the Top and
bottom constructed ofwood, and the sides
ingeniously interviewer with wire like, q
net, Eech one has several openings. on
the side, so that when q rat enters, IL is
almost impossible for him to make his es-
cape by. the way he came in, ,,ss. 49,, -
Each Chinaman, with any kind Of good
luck. very often succeeds in taking from
two to three hundred rats peg night.
These are sold TO the parties who employ
them at so much per dozen, who. derive
considerable profit from the. business.
The skins are dried and cured. and after
wards tied up in small packages OF tifly
each, ready for expectation. They ara
sent TO Paris and there manufactured into
what are called kid gloves. and returned
to us as "Alexander's best. which may
be seen displayed in the windows of our
dry good stores California paper.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-11-21
American Fashions in Nicaragua.

1t is surprising with what rapidity
Granada is assuming the air and appear.
ance of an American city. But one short
year ago there were but very few white
peasons living here, but now nearly eve.
cry face seen in the streets is white =
We're il not not that the Indians from the
country bring in their daily commodities
for the market, we would scarcely be con.
science of an absence from the United
States. A change is also perceptible in
the manners of the people. They now pay
some attention to their dress; and, indeed,
so stylish are the garments Of some Of the
senoras, that it will be necessary before
long to import fashions. When the ella.
test New York and Paris fashions" are
adopted here, we trust they will be con.
fined to the more wealthy inhabitants, as
for poor mans wife, it would be hard 10
improve the present styles. One the most
marked and useful innovations upon Span
ish customs, is the application Of wheels
10 carts. Hitherto things have been trun.
died along upon rollers, somewhat simi>
to those used in moving houses in the
United States-the only difference was 4
Sigh: in the diameter Of the wheel, and
moderate contraction in its breadth.-
With the old style of carts itrequired two
yokes Of oxen, two men TO drive them. and
boy to walk in front with something 10
coax the cattle along, to move any burden
too heavy for an Indian 10 carry on bis
back or head but now we are beginning
TO have the regular American cart, run.
ing on regular American wheels, in regu-
oNS,la II (, II -
amusing TO see the American drivers rush
past the sombre looking native, and mel
ancholy looking look oxen. and listen To
the Jolly f" g'lang," as the old competitors
are left behind. Before another year
we expect to see the American style Of
edi6ces embellishing our city with their
graceful forms.-H MearGgUenss.
A Po1sr OF oRDER.-one Of the members
of the Lower House of New York rejoiced
in the name of Bloss. He had the honor
of representing the county Of Monroe.
and il his sagacity as legislator did moi
win for him the respect Of his associates,
his eeeentrieities often ministered 70 theil
entertainment. One day, in the midst o.
a windy hsrangue that had become intol'
cradle for its length and emptiness, {
"gassy" member Of the metropolis stop
\ ped 10 take a drink of water. Bios
sprang to his feet and cried.
I" Mr.. Speaker. call the gentIemsl
from New York TO order r.
/ The whole assembly was startled ant
stilIed; the " member from New York
stood aghast with the glass in his hand
while the speaker said
"The gentleman from Monroe wi
please state his point of order"
To which, With great gravity, Mr
Bloss replied
al submit. sir. that It is not in orde
for srind-mill to go by soater-"
/ Il was shot between wind and water
the verbose orator was confounded. an
put himself and his glass down together
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-07-10
BY TELEGRAPH.
REPORT. Furnished by the Associated Prss..l


WAsHINeToS, July .-Senate-Douglsss from
the Committee on Territories, to which was refer
red the House bill TO admit Kansas a State into
the Union, reported back the bill with an amend
ment striking out the preamble and all after the en-
acting clause add inserting the bill which passed the
Senate on Thursday, and asked its immediate con
sderatiOn, which agreed to, and after cOnsde-
BILE debating and offering of amendments, which
were rejected
The bill as reported back was passed yeas 3d.
nays l5 adjourned
House-The Senate bill enlarging the Custom
House, Post Office and Court House at Milwaukee
and Dtroit and for the construction of building
for similar purposes at Dubuque was earnestly de-
bated aud then referred to the Committee on he
whole State of the Union.
A message was received from the Senate on.
nouncing the passage. by that body of bill for the
Improvement of the mouths Of the Mississippi, st.
Clair and st. Mary's Rivers Notwithstanding the
Presidents vetOes on the same, the Mississippi bill
passed by yeas 1885, nays 55. St Mary's bill then
passed by yeas I39, nays 81, adjourned.
WASHINGTON, July S-The trial of Brooks was
concluded to-day. The Court fined him $500.
NEwBERRY, n. Y +, July s-Stantou, Mulberry
l. Co.'S, Extensive, Foundry and Machine shop was
destroyed by the explosion OF boiler; 4 or per-
were seriously injured.
New YoRK, July -Eveuing-COtton firm
sales 500 bales. Orleans Middling III, Uplands dit.
to III.
New ORLEANS July S-Cotton-Ssles 300
bales prices easier Middlings quoted lO4alOa,
Sugar firm and unchanged, sales gunnies r. freight
sitter.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-07-10

MUsIcAL.-We have before mentioned that
gentleman Of high attainments professional
ly, Mr. Seltzer, has come to the city for the
purpose OF giving instructions to those who
desire it, upon the violin. We are grati6ed to
learn that Mr. 5. is meeting with very en-
couraging success, and that his pupils are ex-
oeedingly pleased with his tutorage. A few
evenings since we had the pleasure of listen
ing TO the performance of several pieces by
this gentleman which satisfied us of his skill,
taste and ability as a violinist of great excel
lence and merit. lie is evidently ardently at
taohed TO his profession aud exhibits, in bis
performances the indications Of true musical
genius. Let all who desire to learn how to
perform on the instrument of all instruments,
call upon Prof SelIzer without delay He
may Ice found at his rooms on Market street,
at the residence of A. Camp, Esq.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-07-10
Nashville and Chattanooga Railroad.
SPECIAL NOTICE TO SHIPPERS,
Nv Savannah In NnshVilIc

A the Nashville and Chattanooga Railroad Company
II have notified and reminded the Central Railroad Com
panies Of Georgia. of their Summer rates. and
70 have been noticed recognized In the hand bills OF
that Company, recently distributed in city We take
this method Of informing the Merchants and Shippers by
that line the will be 35 for 100 lbs on rst class
goods and 81 25 the grand bills represent; 81 25
the average through rate first class goods from the
ward to Nashville but Isl beet the variation OF 10 cts
adts Summer and deducted Of 10 cts pet 100 lbs
Winter which the per our advertisements
slS5 from June to December, and 81 from Dec to June
IL. l. ANDERSON,
june2l Superintendent.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-07-10
Mercantile Change.

Church Anderson desires to make known to his
friends snd former patrons that he has sold his
tire interest in the house at Nos. & Broad ST.,
where he or Nr. Jno. H. Anderson will stl be found
ready to exchange eivities with all, particularly
with those who call TO make full settlements lie
takes pleasure in saying thai his successor Robt L.
Weakly, has the means and Is well qualified as
merchant, 20 give general satisfaction to all who
may favor him with their patronage
July TT Banner copy.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-07-10

SWEET PoTAToEs.-The first sweet potatoes
we have seen of this years growth, were rails
ed by Mr. A. B. Hewlett, in the vicinity of
this city, and brought to town yesterday. Mr..
II. bad sweet potatoes of bis raising this sea-
son, upon his table on the 4th day of July,
Some OF those which he exhibited to US yes
terday were at least 10 inches. in length, and
well filled out Who can beat thal2
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-07-10

SPEAKING.-On Saturday next there is to
he speaking at Loves Store in South Nash
vile. g. W. Cowan and others will address
the citizens of that portion of the city upon
the political questions of the day.
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TTalaOEAE Wshe0t.

TIHE undersigned agents for TIE sale Of sc liILD'S
i GRAIN CLEANER, offer TIE public the best
and most reliable machine for owing smut, cheat
cookie and all other impurities from Whest that has
been perfected.
The this machine in single crop via more than
paw for il In the enhanced valas Of the gain.
are machine with capacity Tor cleaning ron 50 20 200
bushels per hour almost indispensable Mers who de-
to make good Flour.
Planters and Mlers pectfay invited call and
the machine and IT, trial. entire satisfaction
given, the money will be refunded
je1s-1m JOHNSON, HORNE 4 co.
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Land for Sale.

I OFFER for sale (7OO) SEVEN HUNDRED ACRES "a
OF LAND lying the Columbia Central Turnpike e
Roan miles from Columbia and four from Mt Pleas
ant being part Of the tract on W ich reside.
This Land equal il superior to any in Maury county
well watered the celebrated Devers Spring being
the part offered for sae) well mbered and well improved
There the premises beautiful building sites
fronting the Turnpike and the contemplated Rail Road. 1t
will be divided to suit purchasers sold in body
For further information apply to me at AshwoodP Office
Maury county, Tennessee.
aug1l-n LUCIUS POLK.
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Awful and Fatal consequences

ENSUE from treating Bowel comp this season Of
II the year with Brandy, Opium Astringents When
checked this the disease Is cured but the outlet
merely stopped up and it is fortunate il appears for
then dangerous diseases Of the head averted the
patient has chance for his life. How often do hear Of
Bowel Complaints being suddenly checked and death from
disease Of the BRAIN produced by the medicine taking place
a few hours after?
THE GREFENBERG DYsENTERY SYRUP,
has been wonderfully successful in s1chcomplaints, By
chemical action produces change contents Of the
Bowels and thus enables nature perform her work.
The Board of Health Of New York certify that the
Ch7rers disappeared from The Quarantine as this
med cine used at the Hospitals
DR. KnowlteD Of Boston, calls the greatest aid to the
medical profession and blessing to the patient.
DR. De orrest of New York, says it every case
OF disorder Of the bowels promp y and that he always
uses it in severe
Capt Taylor, Of the Army certaes that it all
cases Of sentery contracted IN Mexico and that gene
rally used by officers who contracted that complaint.
Morris Franklin, acting Mayor Of New York. re.
commeCcs It TO be Kept in every family TO be ready check
all disorders Of the Bowels on the rst appearance.
By Count BOdisco it recommended TO the Medical
Board Of Petersburg and by them to the
Government Hospitals throughout Russia II been used
in several IrOpean countries with great success.
In Ma hvie large quantities Of 1t have been used in times
OF Cholera.
Throughout the whole State OF Tennessee IL is known "A
the best and only certain remedy for Bloody Flux
have always offered to refund the money any
be heard Of that has net effected HAVE NEVER
HEARD OF SUCH CASE. The same offer is still con-
tnuei ALEX MACKENZIE
jync2S-u
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Leather Betting.

Also large lot Of Copper Blrs, and Rvets and Lace
Leather Of all kinds.
All Of which will be sold the reasonable terms for
Cash, by B. r CUTTER,
mayl2 cor College and Broad SITS
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River and Steamboat News.

The river continues 20 reoede at this point
with about eighteen inches Of water on the
shoals
The arrivals yesterday were the HartV,Ils
and 4. L. Dabis from Paducsh.
The good steamer HartsSills leaves a. 10
O'Clock this morning for Pad0csh. All aboard
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A GARD

Deluee Fire No. 3, return thanks TO Mrs.
Gregg and A. @. Carter for refreshments fur
nished 8, the FIRE yesterday.