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!, : ARMSTRONG. ESQ.

We publish, this week the authoritative announce
ment Of MIR. A-m.,rcug NJ q candidate for re election
10 the Office which b. has so vel! hlled during The
| last three oT io2r years. II is not tor Us TO say upon
whom the choice .! the people will fall, bu: We may
| predic, tha. il a convention he held Mr.. Armstrong
| will receive the vote OF nearly, /. not quite all the
~co.nties in ihi. pai; Of tine district. Such, too, seems
to he the opinion of oihe-s.-lTdirnont True TW'
y,S,3
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THE WAGES OF LABOR.

The Pennsylvania, in n late issue, notices the work
If n Frenchnan, LIZ Pey, on the "Workm-n of
Europe ard America" in which we find the following;
"TiIe average wages OF lsborers in TIE whcl. lni-
ted States aud Territories in 1850, including Cai,tor'
MIA and Oregon, where the wages were very nigh,
W"n,bIv farm hands. with board, $lI 81
Day Iabnrcrs, .,
Day wages to inborerS, without board, ~
Day wages Ia carpenters,
These rates are infinitely higher than those re-
ceived by the lab0rcrs ofEny other country. he" OPP
portunitirs of personal advancement in our !ani, ID
every department: OF life, have been unparalleled oy
any Other portion OF the world in any age. AS IN
politics the son, OF cur poorest men may. ara cifeh
do, reach the higLes; Donors, go in the business woFiG'
IT. commerce. IN the mechanic arts. in manufactures
and in every avenue oflabor, industry. perseverance
energy, intelligence and strict attention TO the P"L'
suit selected, are almost invariably crowned WIN
success. and our richest, As we'll o. our best ana sFeh'-
est men, have nearly all commenced HE uhl'f '"e
most discouraging and uupro,nising circumstances
Washington UaiOn.
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e365,i54 10
e6s2s59 Il

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Jan. !, 1851.
The undersigned, Directors Of the Monticello Bank.
hereby certify thai, they have carefully examined the an.
uexed statement Of the condition of the Monticello Bank,
and that they believe the same 70 be correct
n. II. MASSlE, Prssdent.
V. w. SOUTIIALL,
JOHN WOOD, JR,
GEORGE CARR,
JAMES LOBBAN,
X. T. w. DUKE.
STATE Oh vtRoIsIA. ALBEMAPLE CorsrY-To wn:
This day, b. c Flanagan, Cashier Of the Monticello
Bank, personally appeared before me, a Notary Public Of
the county a'orc.aid. and made oath thar the annexed
statement OF the said Bank Is correct, to the bet VI bis
knowledge and belief.
Given under my hand this 9Th day Of January, 1857
mo. II. BIB, N. p.
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NOTICE RESPECTING THE INAUGURATION

OF III PRESIDENT ELECT.
Such clubs, public and municipal authorities. CON.
mi,;ees, and military companies iw1e:li-r IL the DIS
tric, OF Co!umbis or in any State or Territory OF the
CpionJ as desire 10 unite in the procession 10 be form
ed here on the 18th of March, for the Inauguration OF
the Hon. James Buchanan "a President Of the United
States, are hereby requested to report 20 me, a, their
earliest convenience, that timely arrangements may
be made 10 receive them.
WIN. SELDEN, Chief Marshal.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-01-16
e5rnrtEea oy ,sassYfa aAnn.

MERCHANTS BAHK OF VIRGINIA.
LyxcHsrRn, January 7, 1857.
Hos Henry 4. WIS.,, Governor Ui %|irgInia:
sir send enclosed a siste1ient OF the condition u
THE Bank on the Jlst ut.
Very respectfully.
STATEMENT or THE MERcHASrs' BANK OF VIRGINIA.
or THE 3isT DEcEa5El, 1855.
LIABILITIES:
Capital stock e443,a0 %
Circulation for notes Of the following denomi.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-01-16
VISIT TO THE WEST INDIES

Post mentions n runor tia: President Pierce, With
Mira. p, aud Mr.. Webster, his Secretary, will visit
the West ladies immediately upon the expiration Of
his official term OF office, for the benefit Of Mrs.
pierco's l.rsl:h. which is very feeble.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-01-16

The disbursements Of the SerSesut'at'AFins OF sns
House of Representatives. for the pay snt miesss
Sl,IoI 3I4. or over slO0, 900 per month for tho asaetn'
bling Of the present Congress.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-01-16

s.2.a.e. v.i ;o,,e e be {. .s,;,s. Sts: - cnsn;.i
49, a, no dis.an; ;..sy wide heiis viii ,5eIf uor1a,r
wi..re,n canmrro.a. rl:erpfi my !. ,;nd a., nu,ict
end the rrstie-- pr9"hii"n o' T"e'"
for #. csuansive :.Aiencie~.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-01-16

PENNSYLvANIA.-The total valuation OF the
Commonwealth of Penusylvania. for all the counties,
as shown by the Auditor Generals report, IL
1881, 73l, 304-on which there 10 q tax assessment OF
81 .64e, ao7 rs. The number Of taxable inhabitants
is $50 Hiss. The amount Of stocks held by inoorpo'
rated companies 10 81 T23 i96.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-01-16

;,:.g.:, - -a.,. - :-::s:!-s ,;a':;c 7-0:e-:I:ss
rested. .-,,..b
T.S-ine F.ankicr, I.~a1' briras a G,,pattfh
ut yesterdays ii ir is"'i Hrrn". st,t;'is 'ha' Wv 49,
,.'"inac~ there WIS very nc'j"r, ard had brought t"'
/, Ira C.nncil 20 concert Ia m~l.a'"ry prni"'a!''
| which wcr. already on their way 10 Etr.iii. Inca"
;~hen;ir;rv uf 'h;. s.s.alnent. 70 yet 10 be pT"Tet' tF
effect 81 !io MEASURE, II TINE, mHs. be h"si'"'
! from III. lrIi.. Cor.ero,.l,i,e .! the London Tine: J
IT, hop. 70 which Inc tci-:rapiI,c ie"s from
Frankfort gave rise y~.9;eriny o,c'!n-, Iu:' bciore !
! closed hr l"!:ar. "i al Hgur"aJh I" something hhe az
srr6nraniru' between ih, Kan. ol PRUSSIA and 10"
Swi.s C"i,i-,le!n'iun Rae. bern c'HNaef ~ ~" "H" -
ne sssui. 81 NJ tg;puJ.s J A0.s mail" IL 66y. y"
Diplomatic mediation, no o%verture-. 40 Gcputat'oh,
nothing OF ,le klud is known Of or expected
here; III. matter r'mains as il did in the early part"
last week, when Herr Won Sydow WAS Instructed 10
break oil all diplomatic relations with the fsdeial
Government. This, by the by, he did by note from
Sing,naringen, in Hohen zollern, where III is residing
and not orally, NJ | incorrectly reported 90 You Tour
ur Eve days back. The present situation, as between
The King OF Prussia ind the SWISS confederation may
be defined thus: All diplomatic relation" having heei
broEr n of between them, no direct communication
can be made on either side, nor does mere appear 10
he any intention Oh either side Ut making any
Prussia Is ready 10 admit the mediation OF any rover
who may undertake The office, either al Swltzerland 8
request or otherwise, but the Indispensable CONDITION..
of all negotiations with that Government remains
still the liberation Of the prisoners previous 10 trIal.
As this is made the Indispensable preliminary 10 ne
potiaiiou, IL follows that the liberation must also be
unconditional; so that. in the absence OF any particu.
lar confessional feeling Oh the part Of Switzerland,
we are in n fair way of seeing warlike operations
commenced against Tho latter immediately after the
turn Of the wear.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-01-16

u i. stated 'ba: 'ts Seventh Day Bar:i.: Church
at Waiworlh, Wisconsin. has e1com;nuuicated 81! its
msmo-rt ths, refused 10 vote fc: Fremont at the lste
election.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-01-16
ALnEMAnIE COUNTY. TO WIT

ALekHAhLE I0CNTT, TO VII:
VIM. d. Davis. Cashier OF The Bank OF Scoitsrille, Pc:
sonhlly appeared before me. II Iustic. 0: the Peace y:
said county aud State Of Virginia, and rn-de oath mar =
annexed statement of the condition Of ssid EsHh IL =.
rect. TO the best VI Es belief and nowletse 49,
Given under my hand thi. .th DAY o. J.nus!Si teJ'
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-01-16

CANDLES FROM CAMEL CoAL.-The editor of the
Alexandria Gazette has been presented with Il eau.
die made of Camel coal. II was manufactured at
the new establishment Tor the purpose i'll kauawha
county. Virsinin. The candle is nearly transparent.
resembling wax, and burns with a beautiful clear
liyhf.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-01-16

N.vAL.-The United State. frigate 81. Lawrence,
Capt. j. Is. Hail, which sailed from Hampton Roads,
Oh the 18th OF October for the Brazil station, WIZ seen
on the 3jih Of November in latitude. y s., Longitude
u 1 ? r-.r,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-01-16

BALTIMORE, JAS. l4.-Sales Of dour at IS 81 to
s 50 Wheat Is unchanged. Sales Of corn ct oU 10
e2t cts.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-01-16

APpoISTMESr.-The Board of Directors Of the
Virginia Central Rail Road have elected Thomas
Dodamead, Esq, to the post Of superintendent Of
transportation Of their road. Mr.. Dodsmead has
been the superintendent Of The Richmond and Pc.
tersburg Rail Road for u number of years.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-01-16
NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.

WAsnISoroS, Jan. 1.-THE National Agrlcultu.
rsl Society met at the Smithsonian Institution To-.
dav. The State and Territorial societies were general
~ represented. President Wilder occupied the chair.
President Pierce, Secretary Guthrie Mr.. Crittenden
and others were present. DR.. King resigned Is Sec
re,ary, and Mr.. Benz. perly Poore was appointed
Secretary pro TEN. The proceedings generally were
Of n miscellaneous character. Mr.. George Peabody
was elected au honorary member, and a delegate 10
were psssed authorizing the appointment Of a com
mjt,ee to define and designate Il standiRg point of per.
fc,.,ion in borses. cattle, sheep and swine, upon which
70 bes,ow premiums in future exhibitions OF the so
ciety. The society then adjourned till Tomorrow.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-01-16

COMPARATIVE STATEMENT ON 3lsrDEcEMBEa,l 1855. WITH
SAME rERIop iS5.
Dec. 81, 1855. Dec. 81, So. Increase. Decrease.
Capital Stock 4i3. 600 10 4i3, 600 % No change.
Circulation $50, $40 20 ile,:3i % D., 2ti 20
Dcpo.;trs l4o, 1aj IS !06,222 81 % i.,o'
Due from Baaks
iu sta.e 1898 50 1897 SIS 90 1896 3
Due from Banks
out OF state 1926 ~ 5,97s IS 2,O5l 50
Due tu Banks
IN State II ,292 d 5,l32 - W o,!S
Due to Banks
out Of state SOFA 81 1868 81 1864 rs
State eecuri,
ties AZ, 9oa 90 Az. oG2 50 No change.
Specie COST So 70,l6e 80 is7 81
Contingent
fund 22,li0 3 81 ,323 20 2,lS3 %
c K. SLAUGHTER,
SAMUEL. M~cCORkLE.
HENRY o. SCHOOLFIELD
GEO. NJ. RrCKER.
JOS II. WILSON. Duectors.
STATE OF TiRGISIA. City or LYScHBcaG. TO WIT:
Rober; c. "! cheI. Cashier OF :he Merchants Bank OF
Virginia, this day personally appeared before the under
signed, Justice OF the Peace, in and tor the said city,
and .EGde oath that the above statement OF the conciuon
OF snii Bank, on III. SIS, December last, Is correct, to tue
brsr OF his knowledge and belief.
Given under my hand, January >, looI:
HENRY q. SCHOOLFlELD up
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-01-16

FAlRMOST BANK, JAS. !. 1857.
Hon. EIg>nY a. WISE, Governor
Dear Sir-I have the honor Of enclosing statement show.
ing condition OF thi. Bank on the LIST inst.
Very respectfully. your obi ssrvt,
Il. II. SPRlGG, Csshr.
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sl62,9is Is sl55,552 6.
sl62.sis Is 1885,!

The undersigned, Directors OF the Bank of Scottsv:a=
have examined the annexed statement of the condition d!
said Bauk, aud do hereby certify the same TO be correct,
Given under our hands this I'd day Of January, 1857.
J. w. MASON,
WM. NJ. WADE,
JSO. 5. MARTiS.
HENRY CAN'T,
N. ". MORRIS.
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BAEK OF sCOTTSvILLE.

ECOITSFILLE, dHh. tn It3. ,
HESRY 4. WISE. ESQ Governor of Viz sinis:
DEAR SIR enclose statement showing the condition
Of tnls Bank on the LIST inst-
Very respectfully, your obedien: servant,
w. D. DAVIS, Cashier.
STATEMENT OF THE CONDITION OF TIE BANK OF scorTs.
VILE on THE lr DAY or JASUAEY, 1857, ooNrAnED
WITH TIE lsr DAY Or JAarARY, 1886:
lsj7. l-5'.
Capital stock, 81 100 90 eSl 900 %
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MONTICELLO BANK.
CH.RLoTTEsvILLE, Va, Jan. .. lea'
To the Honorable HYNsY a. WISE. Governor OF Virginia
DEAN S!R II herewith transmit you a statement OF the
condition of the Monticello Bank, 10 lst January. 1872, o.
rnn,ni "a Lu iauu
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STATEMENT SHowtSu the CosDiT:oS OF THE FAM

BENZ. FLEMING.
". D. EYSTER,
WM. 400
THOMAS +. COEAWAi,
r. RiTCIIER.
JOHN s. CHlSLER,
Directors.
TIRoI.IA-MARIos COvSrY, TO WIT:
This day George II. Sprigg. Cashier OF the teirnoh'
B .rk, personally appeared before me. the undersignrd' 3
Justice for said county, and made oath that the above
s,a,e nIcnt is coIrcc; and true ss he verify believes.
Given under my hand. Sc. This. tho o;h day OF Ianuai!,
le5,. THOS r. CoNAWAi, J. p.
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MISSOURI SENATORIAL ELECTION.
ST. LnUI., Jan. l2.-The Democratic Legislative
csucus on Saturday night nominated James ). Green,
Sano,or for the short term The knOw-Noth;ngs
rave nominated Luther NJ. Kenuet aud W. +. Zeutz.
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I;rrAy,JiSyAkr -, to.
NESA1E.

rn.n--:rrcHr:s crN:n-H=...t- s:a
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-01-16

DIED. on Tuesday, the 18th inst at II oclock, Pm,
u. THos. Il. EDaUNDS, in the 3sth year Of his age.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-01-16

LITERARY TAsK.-Hon. Wm. c. Rives Of Vir.
ginia. has, it is stated, undertaken to edit the Mati.
Son papers, or such Of them as are in the possession
of Congress and have not been hlched. Among them
is a letter addressed by Madison to his couutrymeu,
with q reques: that it should not be opened until al
ter his death. The document is said to be strongly
for Uuinu under all circumstances.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-09-18

GENERAL CAss ON SUNDAY ScuooLs.-
General Cass, the venerable Secretary Of
State. having been invited TO address the
Michigan State Sunday School Conven.
lion, thus writes:
- II will afford me pleasure TO accept
your invitatis n: appreciate the impor-
tance Of our Sunday Schools. and con.
slider their institution among the most val
liable and efficient means OF religious i'm
provement that have come in our day 10
encourage the noble efforts which are
making 10 amcliorate the moral condition
Of the world. And no reflective man can
look back upon the dangerous and delu-
sive vagaries which. under the name Of
religion, take possession day by day of
the hearts and minds cf men, leading to
individual and social depravity. Without
being deeply impressed with the impor-
tance Of Jealous and concentrated exer-
tions to check this great and threa-
tening evil. And it can be best eff
fecIed by training the youthful mind in
the knowledge of God and this truths of
His revelation. Sanding on the vantage
ground the battle may be fought and
won. And I. for one. believe the contest
to be the most momentous which So
ciety has ever been engaged in. and the
Sunday School tuition Of the youth an as
sured means, under God, Of eventual sue
cess. So believing. my prayers and best
wishes are with YOU" ~
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TERMS.

A = = = 49,.
Cooper's Clsrksburg Register Is published IN
Clatksburg, Va, every Friday IN morning, naig,, at
&Q 90 per SnnuIn in advance, or at tine expiration
OF six nonths from the time of subscribing; after
which wiz nyaTidb6ly ID be or
No paper viii be discontinued except at the op-
99 Of the p9s a are
to bo discontinued at the end of their term of
subscription, will be considered as desiring to
havC it continued.
Advertisements will be inserted at 800 per
square of twelve lines for the first. three inser-
lions, and twenty-five cents for each subsequent
insertion. "H a.. ~
Aliberal deduction on the above rates will be
made to those who Ldvertise by the year. .a,
No advertisement countedlcss than square
Tho number of insertions must be specified or
tho advertisement will be continued and charged
Advertisements Of candidates for office $500.
Marriages and Deaths inserted gratis. -.-.t
All communications, to insure attention must
be accompanied by the authors name and post
pnid.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-09-18

! -. + =
q, ADVICE TO Youse FEMALEs.--Neger
marry a man, without tue, consent of your
parents No matter how much you may
fancy you love him. you cannot. expect
a blessing on your uniou if you persist in
going contrary tosthe better Judgment Of
those who were appointed by. Providence
to watch over you and advise you for
your good. They, Of course, have had
more experience, aud are better qualified
tojudge than you can be, who are but
just setting forth in the pathway of life,
young. inexperienced. and too ready to
form favorable opinions where your affec-
tions are concentrated. Let them be your
contidents open your heart to them as
soon as you are aware that anything Of
the sort exists. would confde the Sc.
crct to my parents as soon as 1 would ac~
knowledge to my bosom. Theirs is not
the cold. unsympathising judgment Of the
world. it springs from deep affection
in your lasting welfare ; for what comfort
would it be to them to mar your happi-
ness You. whom they have watched
and guarded from helpless infancy with
such undying affection as only parents can
feel. Recompense their love. then, as far
as in your power by contiding in them and
ackno wledging their counsel be assured
you will lose nothing by it; and though
you might meet with disappointments
now, it will soon pass away. and in after
years you will be attended by the bless
ings of Him who said, " Honor thy father
and mother"
Adu. anINGuardian
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-09-18
WHOLE NO. 8OS.

To GEr RIP Of EorsS Asrs.--rhe besr
way 20 Rss rid Of ants 10 10 sss parcel 81
eraeked walnuts or shell barks on piatss.
and put them In . closes where The ants
ecngregate. They are very fond Of ,bese
and will colleet In them IN myriaos.
When they have collected N Them mes.
9 general asdo daft, By tarninsl apts ans
nuts together int, the ,ire, and theo - !.
place the plates with fresh nuts. Af.s,
they have become so thined OF g =.
cease collecting on the plates. powas,
some gum eamphef and pus, IL fnl bol,.
and eseyisssl whersup6n the fcms;psi,..
VIII Wi speed,ly ysnose. Il may bel 5 lhs
process OF getting thea to asserpbi. 81
the shell bafks. to remove all esiiblss es,s
Of their way for q time. s le'
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-09-18
THE WABASH ltOBBER.
A RIVER ADVENTURE.


In the summer OF 1889 | was engaged
with youth named Lyman Kemp, in 10,
eating land lots along the Wabash, in In-
diana. | had gone out partly for my
health and partly TO accommodate one
who had ever been noble friend 10 me,
and one who had purchased a large guam
tity of government land. AT Logans port
he was taken sick, and after watching
with him week, in hopes that he would
soon recover, found that he had n set.
tied fever, and as the physician said he
would not be- able to move under q
month, l determined to push On AI6he?
So | obtained nurse, and having seen
that my friend would have everything
necessary to his comfort which money
could procure, I2left him. 49, .a yah'9
AS good fortune would have it, I fouHd
party of six men bound on the very
route was going. and waited one day
for the company, AT length we set out
with three pack horses to carry our lug.
gage. and | soon found that had lost
nothing By waiting, for my companions
were agreeable and entertaining. They
were going on to St. Joseph's where they
had land already located, and where they
had mills upon the liver. intending TO get
out timber during the remainder Of the
season. %. a-1r. fT2Es }@0 g7la7.7r'F VIC
On the third day from Logansport. we
reached WalIon's settlement on the Lit
tie River. having left the Wabash on the
morning OF that day. 1t was we'll on in
the evening when we reached the little
log built inn of the settlement, and we
we're glad enough Of the shelter-for ere
We had fairly got under cover, the rain
commenced to fall in great drops, and
thickly too. And more still had to be
thankful, for my horse began to show q
lameuess in one of his hind legs, and
when leaped from the saddle l found
that his foot panied him much, as could
tell by the manner in which he lifted il
from the ground. ordered the hostler
to battle it with cold water, and then
went into the house, where we found a
good substantial supper and comfortable
quarters for the night-that is comforta.
BILE for that section and time.
About ten o'clock. just after had re-
tired, and just alter had fallen into q
grateful browse. was startled BY the
shouts of men and the barking of dogs
directly under my window. AS the noise
continued l arose and threw on my
clothes and went down.
What is it?' asked of the landlord
who stood in the entry way.
'Ah-dou't you know. stranget?' the
host returned. You've heard Of Gustus
Karl. perhaps
Who in the West at that time had not
heard of him? the most reckless and mur.
derous robber that ever cursed country.
] told the host that ] had heard OF him
often, - II.
.Well.' he resumed. the internal vii
lain was here this afternoon and mns der>
ed and robbed man Just mp the river,
We have been ont after him. but he IS gin
US the slip. We tracked him as far q:
the upper creek. and there he came oul
on thsfbsnk. tired at Us and Killed one q
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-09-18

\ BosToN CLERGYMAN IN TIE FIFTH
AvENuE.-The New York Evening Post
tells the following amusing story OF a
well known clergyman Of Boston:
Having come to this city 4 few weeks
since to supply the place Of a rusticating
brother. he was strolling about town on
Saturday afternoon, and in the course OF
his rambles. naturally took glance at
the Fifth avenue. Seeing one otthe church
es open, and the sexton making it ready
for the services OF the next day, curiosity
tempted him to look into it. He was
about to gfatify that propensity when the
sextoa called out to him in a gruf voice,
You can't go in there. sir" ... ,,.,:
- / merely desire to look at the church
n moment" he replied, advancing 10
wards the inner door. ....- .~t T..
Stop, sir J" cried the sexton. in rage
at the visitors audacity, I'VE don't allow
that. SIR" ....
The clergyman, surprised at the mans
violence, meekly replied. Don't you al
low any one to see your church ?''
"No. sir. Those are my orders. sir
Not to admit any body" ...
"Oh very well. if those are your or
ders." said the clerical gentleman, look
ing blandly through his spectacles. " of
course will go. But any time when any
Of your people are in Boston and desire to
look at my church. they are always well
come to do So" g..
The sexton. with most profuse and
humble apologies. for having mistaken
him for o layman, was now equally anx-
ious to chaperon him through the church
as he had been to drive him away. But
the clergyman declined the civility, ex-
pressing himself entirely satisfied with
what he had already seen.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-09-18
THE COUNTRY LAss1E.

She blossomed in the country,
Where sunny summer flings
Her rosy arms about the earth,
And brightest blessings brings.
Health was her sole Inheritance,
And grace her only dover;
l never dreamed tho wildwood
Contained so sweet flower.
Far distant from tho city.
And inland from the sea,
My lassie bloomed In goodness,
AS pure US pure could be;
She caught her dewy freshness
From hill and mountain bower;
never dreamed the wildwood
Contained so fair flower.
Tho rainbow must have lent her
Some of its "iry grace;
The wild rose parted with blush
That nestled on her Guce;
Tie sunbeuns got entangIed in
The long waves Of her hair,
Or she had never grown to be
So modest and so fair.
The curly birds have tuuglt. her
Their joyous mutin song,
And some Of their soft innocence
She's been with them SO long.
And for her now, If need be,
I'd part with wealth and power;
never dreamed the wildwood
Contained so sweet u flower.