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Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-10-09
Post Omce Robbery.

We learn that the Post Office at
Wheeling Va. was robbed on Thursday
morning last, under the following circum-
stances: A man at the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad Depot requested a small
boy named McLain to go to the Post Of
fee and bring him any letters that might
be in box 2o7. The boy did as request
ed, and carried him FIVE letters. 1t sub
sequently turned out that the man was a
stranger, and that the box from which
the letters were taken belonged 10 Mr..
Dickey, Cashier Of the Manufacturers &
Farmers Bank. We did not learn the
amount obtained by the thief. but it is
supposed to be pretty good haul.
P. S.-We see by the Argus of We'd
nesday, that the Police has succeeded in
arresting VIM. George Williams, who was
identified by the boy who took the letters
to him. He was Immediately taken be-
fore the U. s. Commissioner. James s.
Wheat, Esq, and after having an exam
iuation was remanded for further trial
before the Federal Court, which will be
convened on the 9Th Of April next.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-10-09

MoLAssEs FROM CHINESE SUGAR CANg.
We have been sent sample of molas>
ses manufactured from the Chinese Sugar
Cane, by James Lynch. Esq. In appear
ance, it resembles what is called Golden
Syrup" with the exception that it is not
quite as clear. 1t has different smell
and taste, that is no. as palaIable to US.
Mr.. Lynch raised eight perfect stalks.
from which he made three pints of mo-
lasses. He attempted to grind the stalks
in cider mill, but finding that it would
not answer the purpose, he pounded
the stalks fine and then pressed out the
juice.
We have heard of number of other
experiments that have been made with
the Sorgho Sucre, and would be pleased
to have an account of them sent us for
publication, for the information of our
readers. If the growing of this produc-
ton can be made profitable, let us en-
deayor to find out the proper manner Of
managing it.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-10-09

CIRCUIT CouRr.-The Circuit Court for
this county commenced its session in this
place on the eist pit, Judge Camden on
the bench. The grand jury found a large
number OF indictments for retailing
liquors. assault ard battery. misdemean.
or DO. Thus far every case has been
tried, where the parties were ready. The
case Of Little vs.. Arnold was continued.
Col. B. Wilson and ]. S. Hoffman, ESQ.
have been confined to their rooms by
sickness during the past week. and a large
number of cases have been continued on
that account. Some Of thom were eyery
important.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-10-09
Tl[he ~. 8. Membership.

The W ~. SenatOfships
The question OF the reelection of Hon.
r. 4. NJ. Hunter to the U. s. Senate has
created no little interest of late. especially
in and about Richmond and a brisk fire
pro and con has been kept up from mask
ed batteries between the" Enquirer" and
/" South newspapers. The Enquirer
says that it is ramorea that Mr.. Hunter CO.
incides with the South" in its opposi-
,tion to the present national administra-
tion, and calls upon him to define his po.
sition. The (" South boots at the call
ridicules the idea and denies its authority.
Now, without wishing torcross swords
with the editor of the "south. !" whom for
many reasons We highly respect, We must
be permitted to disagree with him. and
assert the broad Democratic principle,
that unless Mr.. Hunter PEAEnToR1LY de-
elines being candidateifor reelection to
the seat he now fills with SO much honor
to himself and benefit TO the country, it is
the right of the humblest citizen of the
State to inquire his position upon any
question Of public policy. and HIS duty to
reply. tits in vain to point to the sena-
tors past course as aguaranty Of his fu-
tare conduct upon this question. I. is
new issue. and a very important one. AS
long as The present administration adj
heres to the principles upon which it was
elected. it should be sustained. We have
yet to see variance, and with large
majority Of the people of this vicinity, of
all parties. we are decidedly in favor of
giving it warm and cordial support. If
Mr.. Hunter thinks differently, he has a
perfect right to do.so. but has no right to
impose himself by his silence upon those
who do not agree with him.
AS the question has been raised, we
hope Mr.. Hunter will respond to the call
and not leave the presumption upon the
public mind. that the rumor is true, and
thus deprive himself of the support he
would otherwise naturally receive.
AS we live in the backwoods. and write
only for the eye ofour people. we do not
wish to be considered as at all interfere
ing in the war Of the roses" that is
now going on at Richmond but simply
to give our opinion and that of our De-
mocratic acquaintance upon an impor-
tant question Of family policy. If our
eastern friends feel that it makes any diff
ference what we think out here. they may
avail themselves ofthe information if they
chose. If not. it is at least. worth as
much as it costs.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-10-09
Rw- The Cattle Show of the MARYLAND

w The Cattle Show of the Maryland
State Agricultural Fair commences on the
Goth of October and continues until the
Gath. We learn that Mr.. Mcdonald of
Baltimore, will exhibit the Arabian mares
he has just imported. with their Arabian
grooms in full costume.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-10-09

A sreu14E CAUSE OF DEA4u.-Miss
Mary Pink, young lady twenty years
old, died in Baltimore on Wednesday
week, from the effects Of burns which she
received by putting hot bricks in bed
with her, and which set the bed clothes
on FIRE.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-10-09

VoLuNrARY Elizabeth
Hickey. free girl of color. aged about 22
years. voluntarily went into slavery at
the present term Of the Abingdon Circuit
Court. She was bought by Capt. Sam'f
Skinner. Sheriff OF that county.
This is the irst instance OF the kind We
have heard of. says the Abingdon De-
mocrat, in this end of the State. The
woman is very intelligent and was fully
aware that kind master was better able
to provide and care for her than she was
herself. This is nut for Yankee philo-
sophy to crack.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-10-09
FALL. 1857 FALL,

II &w.P. IRWIN are now receiving from
STOCK or GOODS, purchased principally
for cash, and owing to the tightness ia ,hs
+" money circles, )" they feel confident they ean
sell their goods in accordance with tho times
Among their stock may be found Ladies'
Dress Goods, Tweeds, KY. Jeans. Cashmere
Cray mixed do, Cassinetts, Cloves Gauntotts.
and Hosiery ofall sizes and descriptions.
Hats, Caps, Hardware, Queensware, Buckets.
Brooms, Zinc WasLboards, DO.
Boots and Shoes-among which may be found
Ladies', Misses aud Childron's Boots, Shoes and
Lasting Caters, better quality, aud Mt prices
much reduced. 500 3'i ~
Brown Muslin, yard wide, 10 cts.
TBG 9sss Hoops, three in soft, IS s s
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-10-09

RThou shalt not carry of the editors
exchanges, unless thou art sure he Il dom h, :
With them neither shalt thoutalk to him
when be Is reading proof. lest he get an.
CRY and kick thee cut ofthe ssnetum.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-10-09
Land for Sale.

TNHE subscriber, wishing 10 oait faTnltsg, o.
j. feTs about 1900 acres Of Land and sorss
Town Lelsfor sale, in tracts 70 suit pnrchasst,s'
many Of which are very well improved and ysl'
liable. For particulars call upon the suhSertDN
AZ Lumberpon, Harrison county, Va.
DTeIms Of sale made easy.
jyl7 u - = J. y. HoRHEk,l
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-10-09
JACOB BOW MAN,
EsTRAY.

HARRISON County 10 wit: To tho clsrk
IL of tho County Court Of said County
We, William E. Lyon, John B. Denham, and
F. A Robinson, three freeholders Of the said
county, do hereby certify that by warrant 10
US directed by r. Fowkes, n Justice Of the said
county, We have This day. on our oaths Waved
and appraised len head OF hogs, takon up b. u.
tho value OF said os.rays NJ ono dollar cache
The said Hogs are four Barrows and sig Sowr,
black and white spotted, with crop of the left
ear and hole in tho right ear, and soinewheto
about ten or twelve months old. Given uadOr
our hundE this 25th day of September, 1851.
J.B .DENEIAM, l2
VIM. E. LYON,
F. A. ROBINSON.
Attest, w. P. COOPER, CL'r!
oL9 1t FIpf n t545ilssg.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-10-09
Circular.
RoMNEr. YIsaINrA.l
1yotist 95 1877 (

Mr. pkAa Sta :-rhis draft of Memo.
nal to the Legislature of Our State. upon
q ssbject Of ensrossing interest 20 North,
era and Western Virginia. is transmitted
% yoa with the hope it may elicit your
views and opinions in regard to the con-
tempiRted movement.
twill be. moreover. highly important
% obtain the most accurate and reliable
Information. statistical and general, upon
which to maintain our leading position be-
fore the Legislature. Let us only secure
unanimity Of fleeing and action upon this
vitality important subject, and We shall
gain ultimately our just demands from
the Commonwealth. '
The Bill mentioned in the Memorial
has not yet been prepared-but will be
submitted to your critical examination.
sud in advance Of he'settings of our Les
gislature.
I am, very respt'y. your obi. servant.
r5i ANDREW KERCHEVAL,
sga Chairman Of Committee.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-10-09
VIM. M. BLAIR,

EsrRAY. h'''
HARRISON County TO wit: To tho clstt
IL of tho County Court of said County
We, Abram Baton, B. J. Bassell and James NJ.
Blair, three freeholders of said county, 90 eer.
~ that by virtue OF warrant 10 as directed
by A. Rhdcliff, a Justice Of the said county. We
have on our oaths viewed and appraised hog
taken up by VIM. M. Blair, on his land, as an
estray, and assess the value Of the said egtray al
$3.50 cts. Tho said hog ~ whfte Barrow.
with black spots over his body. Ear.msrks-
the left; supposed To DO two years old.
A. RATION,
B. J. BASEL,
J. M! BLAIR,
Attest, W.. COOPER, Gus.
oc9 ~ T..
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-10-09

R There Is nothing in humsn life
more amiabie and respectable, than the
character Of 8 truly humbis and bepsyos
lent man.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-10-09
Important to Tax Payers.

The following cards by our present able
Auditor give value BILE information to Sher-
ifs and taxpayers during thePresent f.
nancial crisis
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-10-09
AuD1roR's OFFICE, RICHMOND,
Sept. 29th. 1857.

60 I. B. FRENCH, Esq.-Dear Sir =
Your dispatch of this morning, was receiv-
ed at the time / was engaged in making
arrangements for the revenue payments.
The Banks here where the revenue is de-
posted, refuse all suspended bank notes,
except they be Of the branches of Bank Of
Vir MA, Farmers Bank and Exchange
Bank. Rather, however, than make a
proclamation. the Governor will provide
another depository. and they will be re-
ceiyed in payment ofthe revenue ner in
some shape or other. ALI money now on
hand. and indeed all money of any bank in
the State will be received until proclama-
ton be made.
Yours. &C.. JIM. BENNETT.
EXPLANATORY LEErER.-we would in.
vlte attention to the following letter from
Auditor ]. NJ. Bennett:
Iothe Editors ofths Enquirer:
AuD1roR's OFFICE,
Richmond, Oct. e, 1857.
Gent!emen:-My lettert to T. B. French.
Esq. under date OF the 29th ult., pub.
lished in your paper of this morning. is
liable to the misconstruction that the
Governor contemplated issuing procla-
nation to prohibit the notes Of the nom
specie paying banks Of the State from be-.
ing received in payment of the public
dues. To obyiate such misconstruction,
| feel at liberty to say that the Governor
deems such prohibitory proclamation un>
necessary. In the absence of such pro-
hibiton the Sheriffs and other Collectors
of The public taxes. are authorised by law
to receive the notes of any bank Of the
State, and pay them here, in discharge OIL
any debt due the State,
] am, very respectfully. DO.
j. III. BENNETT.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-10-09
Wheat Wamfed!

THE subscriber viii pay The highest market
Il price in cash; for good marketable %bsa
delivered ct the Point Mn. -,
GEO. ". HOFFMAN.
October 2d, ie57.--tf. ~
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-10-09

A TTENTION Of the public Is called 2
N large assortment Of Tgeeds, Cassinet,ss =
Jeans, Fulled Linseys, Fiannels, de-, P1fen@s -
directly from the rnarnfactory-
iysH y. w. ?. IRWls.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1857-10-07
RHEDteHN SPITE OF
THEMSELVES. ETo

Old Governor Saltonstall, of Connect
cut, who fourished some fifty years since
was man Of some humor as well as per-
severance in effecting the end he desired.
Among other anecdotes told of him
by New London people, the place
where he resided, is the following of
the varions sects which have fourished for
their day, and then ceased to exist was
one known as the Rogersites-so called
from their founder, a Roger, who settled
not far from the goodly town aforesaid.
The distinguished tenet of the sect was
was the denial of the propriety and scrip
turality ofthe form of marriage. cit is
not good for man to DO alone" This
they believed, and also that one wife
should g cleave to her husband;" but
then this should be q matter Of agreement
merely, and the couple should come to-
gether, and live as man and wife, dispen-
sing with all forms ofthe marriage COW
enant. The old governor used frequent
ly to call upon Rogers and talk the mat
ter over with him, aud endeavered to
convince him of the impropriety of living
with Sarah as he did. But neither John
nor Sarah would give up the argument.
1t was a matter Of conscience with them
they were very happy together as they
were-of what use then could a mere
matter of form be- Suppose they would
thereby escape scandal, were they not
bound ''to take up the cross" and live
according to the rules they protested |?
The governors logic was powerlcss. He
was in the neighorhocd of John one day
and meeting him accepted an invitation
to dine with him. The conversation as
usual turned on the old subject. 'Now
John" SAID the Governor after long
pause, ''why will you not marry Sarah ?
'.Have you taken her to be your welded
wife?' eyes, certainly" replied John
shut my conscience will not permit me to
marry her in tho form of the worlds peo-
pie" ''Vcry well; but you love here"
"Yes." 'iAnd cherish her, as bono of
your bone, and flesh of Your flesh %
''Yes, certainly ] do" .'And you Sarah
love him and obey him, and respect him.
and cherish hing II do" Chem
cried the Governor rising, ''in the name
and laws of God and the commonwealth
of Connecticut | pronounce you husband
and WIFE The rawlings and rage of
John and Sarah were of no avail; the
knot was tied by the highest authority in
the State.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1857-10-07
s.THE EDIVOR.',

The Richmond IRai throws off the fol-
lowing illustration:
They have steamboat on the west
ern waters by the name of ''TIic Editor"
This is the very best name ever vet given
to a steamboat, and more especially a Mis-
sissippi steamboat. We are surprised it
has never been thought of before, The
Editor is working engine whose fires
arc going day and night. Now he sails
against the tide, now with it, going alone
along at a dashing rate, until suddenly he
comes up standing against some hidden
snag, which nearly shivers his timhers to
pieces. Whenever he moves he puts the
waters in agitation for time, and leaves
a wake of troubled waters behind him
which lasts about five minutes. He serves
everybody but himself, carries freight and
passengers in any quantity, and goes off
p,a'-oafii1iag down the stream of life.--
Often his powers are overtasked, aud the
boiler bursts, but fortunately it kills no one
but himself, and who cares for an ed
lloT -
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he men to make fast tho boat to the ice,

the men to make fast tho boat to the ice,
and followed
We ran to the dark spot in the centre
Of the mass and found two little boys, the
head of the smaller resting on the bosom
of the larger; both were fast sleep =
The lethargy which would have been IA
tai but for the timely rescue had overcome
them. Mr. Larkin grasped one Of the
lads. cut oil his shoes, tore off his jfcket
and then loosened his own clothes to the
skin, placed the child in contact with his
own warm body, carefully wrapped over
him his great coat. ] did the sane with
the other child, and we then returned to
the boat Our men now partially recoy-
cred, pulled slowly back.
The Children, as We lie: r led, when we
had the delight of returning them to their
parents were playing on the ice and had
.ventured on the cake which had into jam
med into bend of the river, about ten
miles above New York. A movement
of the tide had set the ice in motion, and
the little flows were borne away on that
cold night, and would have persisted bu t
for Mr.. Larkin' espying them as the ice
swept out to sea.
'sHow do you feel Mr.. Larkina' | said
to the mate the morning after the adyen-
ture
IA little stiff in the arms captain, the
noble fellow replied, white the big tears
of grateful happiness gathered in his eyes,
ga little stiff in the arms captain, bnt very
easy here; and he laid bis hand upon
the rough chest, in which beat true and
manly heart. My quaint brave down cas-
ter! He who lashes the seas iuto fury
and lets loose the tcmpests, will care fol
thee.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1857-10-07
THE MILWAUKEE SENTINEL
FOR 1857.
DAILY $7-Tri-Weekly $3.5O-W Weekly Oil

DAILY $7-Tri-Weekly $3.50-Weekly Oil.
THE PROPRIETORS of the Milwaukee
Sentinel, grateful for the very liberal patronage
extended to them, respectfully submit brief
prospectus for the coming year.
The Daily Sentinel, containing tho
Latest News, received by telegraph and tha
mails, carefully prepared Market Reports, and
full details of all local and State intelligence in
published every morning, Sundays excepted)
at SEVEN DOLLARS year. payable in advance.
The Tri-Weekly Sentinel, con-
tanning all the reading. news. and commercial
matter of the Daily, is published every Tues
day, Thursday, and Saturday mornings, at
THREE DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS a year, pay
able in advance.
The Weekly Sentinel, containing
all the reading, news, correspondence and edi-
torial matter of the Daily; very full market
reports, revised weekly, and variety of inter-
esting miscellany. is published every Wednes-
day morning at ONE DOLLAR a year, payable
in advance.
1t is the aim and viii be the constant effort
of the proprietors to make the Weekly Sentinel
The Largest, Cheapest, and Best Paper
published in the State Address
RUFUS KING d CO..
DOS, 207 East Water Street, Milwaukee,.
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The HOUSE AND FARM.
SUGAR CANE.

We would call the attention of the
readers of the JOURNAL, to an article on
the 349th page Of the Oct. no. Of tho
Wis. Farmer, on the subject of manufac-
turing sugar from the Chinese Cane.
We are satisfied that this branch of
producing is to be an important one, one
that will eventually save the northern
country a large amount money by in
shutting home manufacture Of an article
which is draining our pockets severely.
We are satisfied that it may be made
an immediate means of curtaiing our ex.
penses. There is beyond doubt q heavy
percentage of saccharine matter in this
cane and though, at first, there may be
some trouble to get it extracted in the
most profitable manner yet we have faith
that the enterprise will succeed
The few experiments thlt have been
tried have been quite successful, sufficient
ly 50 to encourage hopes of ultimate sue
cess. On the 374th page Of the sane
journal may te found something of impor-
lance with regard to machinery for crush
ing the cane, and the cost Of the same.
We think it would pay q neighborhool
to buy one of the cheap machines sold
By Scott and Hodges, Of Cincinnati,c cost
ing about sl0o,9o. Farmers, -"tllink on
these things" and Printers, "keep the
facts before the people," and let none be
SO old fogyish as to condemn it because
It is new thing. G. NJ. p.
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HAY

The farmers Of the West must see the i'm
portance Of the hay crop. It is getting
to be one Of the most important crops
The hay market is already extensive and
every year growing more 50. Every
town is hay market. The price Of hay
this last spring has been unusually high.
But there is no danger Of its being low.
1t is bonnd to stay at high figures. Good
hay for the next fifty years is bound to
command q high price everywhere in the
West. The opening railroads and the
rivers will afford easy facilities for trans
portation. Too much attention can not
be given to the hay crop. Every nook
and corner not otherwise employed should
be put to grass. Grass should be consid-
cred a standard crop on every farm, and
should be raised in rotation with others.
1t is possible that millet may in a few
years bera;sed extensively, to take the
place of hay but hardly probable.
Farmers who raise much corn may
save ,mnch. of their hay for market, by
outstanding well their corn fodder
Many farmers make little or no use ofthe
leaves and stalks Of corn. 1t is q very
excellent fodder for homo consumption.
For mich COWS it is especially good. j 1t
shonld be one object with every farmer
to husband well all his feed, his straw
his corn stalks and whatever will feed
well his own stock, so as to send to mar
ket as much Of his hay and grain as pos
sible. There are many things valuable
for feed on farm, that cannot be well
marketed. Let none of these be wasted,
Look up the odds and ends. Save the
Titles. Put as much in your stock as pos
sible, Stock is the life Of a farm.
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Mr.. Ed;tor:-Though not a resident of
your town or even Of your State, 1 have had
the pleasure of reading the "River Falls Jour-
NAIL" and have been quite amused to see how
you talk about the "Hoops. Now some la
dies, more sensitive than L, might feel little
out Of temper, for know Mr.. Editor, ladies
may get angry and write you private letter,
if not public one, inviting you to let the sub
ject drop for at least one paper But that is
not my intention, far from it. / like TO see
what new thing you can pick up, make up or
bring forth in any way, and hope you will
pcrsevere and never weary,
think you are fattering yourself that the
ladies will leave off the article little sooner if
you keep reminding them how ridiculous it
looks. But you need fatter yourself no more,
for the dear creatures will not leave off Hoops
until it is the fashion too and as it is a very
healthy and economical fashion, l presume it
will last some time yet, Where am it is not
fashionable for ladies to use Hoops, but as
wore them before came this place, have
not abandoned them, hoping others would fol-
low my example, but they do not, whether be-
cause my example is not deemed worthy to be
followed, or from difficulty in obtaining the
article, remains yet mystery.
As said before, Mr. Editor, hope you
will continue to look up all you can in refer
ence to this subject. and it will be received
very kindly by one who loves to read the
JOURNAL. d.Ht HATTIE.