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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1857-07-10

GREAT SPEECH IL CONNECTICUT. We love
a good thing at whosesoever's expense The
following speech in the Connecticut Legs
lature, by Mr., Richards of Ashford. we fnd
reported in the Hartford Times. The speech
was made against the motion to indefinitely
postpone series of anti slavery reso lutions,
reported by the Committee on Federal re
latiOns:
"Gentlemen Of the house Of Representatives
THE Speaker nodded. leisurely, as much as o.
say am one Of that aumber y Slavery is
-iiked and a bad institution, my friends, and -
asln 1t wherever it exists II hadn't ought O.
have resting place on this globe No my dear
sir it is inhuman and fraud upon our country
anu its laws. say not another step shall you 60
Now, my islr sir, when look back on Jefferson.
who was the infinite lrkitect Of the Declaration
Independence, whereby slavery never could exist,
making all men free and equal, and alike, what
do fud My respect and admiration are de
lighted, geutIemau. And the infinite wisdom o,
this House should sustain that act My feeling
on this subject-ah, are very ardiant, and if sag
anything So severe as to hurt tho feelings OF tho
other side, ask their pardon.
My dear str t'peaker shut, his eyes very tight
and congresses his lipsO when came Of age l
was called TO the bedside of dying man IN Aih
ford His hair was silyered DER with age, aud
white with gray hair He threw he trst demo
cratic vote ever cast in Ashford, and my dear
that was a high honor, gentlemen. lie said 20
me, are you going 20 be made freeman l..
ishtord yes sir, do - rhen,' said thi. old
gray headed man, white with age and tot.
terlng on the grave, seek the Lord seek him
airly that you may find him and then mako
yourself mas er Of the science Uf government.
o, my dear friends, must avoid the evil decd
ofths world, for the old man saw the democratic
party 60 up, and up, up and up, high and higher,
TIL 1t got to be majority, and that was doing
/ good deal in those times in Ashford Let u
beseech the Lord to conduct US in the right path
and let US avoid the evil temptations Of the Il ues
| and buckle on our armor for the day which NJ
man kuoveth when it comes. And finally, l 60
for these resolutions, for | am out'n spoken and
| plain hearted and ardent in my feelings, gentle
men. And finally, my time is up, / will say
no more, though | beseech you, my dear sv, not
to enter into the beggardly elements Of the
world, full of wickodness and all msnper OF evil
thing', and l hope they will pasS.r and will
| stop
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1857-07-10

AN OLD MANS "REMINISCENCES.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1857-07-10

the Erie Canal. lie pursued his travels
early next morning .-Lockport Courier.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-10-23
GuupreS Glurksburg Regi5ter
cLARksBURG. FRIDAY, OCT. 20, 1857.
D1sTREss1sa INorpENr.-Last week q

DISTRESSING lNcrDENT.-Lsst week Q
son Of COL, Jos. ]. Winter of this county,
returned from Kansas, after an absence
of some three years. we believe. His ap.
pearance had SO changed that even his
father did not recognize him when he en-.
tered the paternal mansion. After the
son had made himself known, she father
stepped to the door of an adjoining room,
and calling to tTo of his daughters. in
formed them that gentleman desired to
see them. Upon entering the room. the
young ladies did no. at first recog nize
their brother; but almost instantly, the
eldest, named Cecilia. recognized him
and sank instantly to the floor, dead
Being somewhat delicate, the joy GUS sur.
prise Of thus Unexpectedly meeting her
long absent brother, to whom she was
dearly attached. was to much, and her
gentle spirit took its fight to realms
where her sudden happiness will endure
forever.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-10-23

There is a natural bridge within
52miles of this place. in Scott count. Va,
says the Abingdon Virginisn. compared
with which. the bridge across Cedar
Greek is a mere circumstance. The Scott
county bridge extends across a chasm
more than twice 80 feet in width. and 42O
feet deep. at the bottom of which flows a
much larger and more rapid stream than
Cedar Greek. The arch OF the Scott bridge
is not so perfectly formed as the Cedar
Creek. but it il not less bridge with
a broad wagon track located upon
it, The survey for the Cumberland Gap
bridge: IL is. perhaps. the widest and
most stupendous natural curiosity in the
United States, and yet is comparatively
unknown aH
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Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-10-23
Swan & Co.'s Lotteries!
NEW AND BRILLIANT SCHEME
Capitai Prize. &8O. OOOi

The following scheme will be drawn by Swan
& Co., Managers Of the Fort Gaines Academy
Lottery, in each of their Lotteries for November
1887, At AUGUSTA, Georgia, to which city they
have removed their principal Office.
Class 81 to be dsSrn in the city Of Age1sIA.
7th, 1857.
Class SO, TO DO drawn in the city Of AUGUSTA,
Georgia, in public, on Saturday, November
14th. 1857.
Class ss, to DO drawn in the City Of AuopsrA,
Georgia, in public, on Saturday, November
2lst, 1857.
Class 81, to be drawn in the City Of AUGUSTA,
Georgia, in public, on Saturday, November
27th. 1857, on the plan of Single Numbers.
Fine Thou'ond four Hundred and ninety Pyises /.
Nearly ono prize to every nine Tickets
Magnificent Scheme
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-10-23

~We publish. to>day. an excellent
article from the Virginia Sentinel. in
which that paper advocates the postpone.
ment Of the election of U. s. Senator un.
til 1859. and gives number of good rea-
sons for it. We heartily coincide in the
opinion that the election should be post.
poned, not only for the reasons given in
that article, but for others. Read the ar
ticle.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-10-23

GoDEY's LADY's Boox.-This magazine
for November is already received. Its
embellishments we think superior to those
it generally Contains. It contains large
amount Of information which We suppose
is useful to the fair sex, but 10 all vanity
and yexation Of spirit to us.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-10-23
B. NJ. SMITH, srrrps
ESTRAY. SiA EN0'

B: N; SM1FH' STEERS.
HARRISON County to wit: To the Clerk Of
II the County Court of said county,. We,
William Criss, jefferson Fletcher and A. J..
Smith, Jr., three freeholders of said county, do
directed by j. G.. Lowther, Justice of said
county, we have this day, on our oaths, viewed
and appraised three head of cattle, taken up by
years old, with q white streak on his back, white
belly and tail, white hind legs, red fore legs.
white blaze in his forehead, valued at twenty
and brown, red no Sc and ears, white hind legs,
brown fore legs, white belly and tail, valued OF
eighteen dollars. Ono two year old steer, white
with rcd spots on sides, red nose and ears, val
ued at fifteen dollars, No ear-marks on either
of said steers. Given un der our hands, this 18th
day of October, 1857.
JEFFERSON FLETCHER,
Al. SMITH, Jr.
ATTEST, [oc2S Att W.P. COOPER, Crk.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-10-23

GETTING RID OF CHILDREN IN NV
YoRK.-We extract from the Herald a
specimen. worthy the attention Of honest
and well>deserving parents who wish
their children reared in virtue. and incul.
Gated with moral teachings:
"a woman Gan Americsn) left recen-
tly widow will be compelled from neees-
sity to part with her only child. months
old; il is . girl. very healthy and pretty.
and will be given TO some kind person.
Address. With nans, II. D. W.. Herald
Office"
.ADopr1os-A ine healthy female
child WILDE given TO any respectable lady
hat can give satisfsotory reference. Ad.
dress Mrs. Abbott. Bowery Post Office
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-10-23
HOWARD ASSOCIATION,
PHILADELPHIA.
important Announcement.

THO all persons afflicted with Sexual Diseases,
i such as Spcrmatorrhoea, Seminal Weakness,
Impotence, Gonorrhna, elect, Syphilis, the Vics
of Onanisrn, or Self Abuse, DO, DO. US
The Howard Association, in view OF the aW.
frl destruction Of human life, caused BY Sexual
diseases, and the deceptions praoticed upon the
unfortunate victims Of such diseases by Quseks,
have directed their Consulting Surgeon, As .
Charitable Act worthy of their name, 70 give
Medical Advice Gratis, to all persons thus affie:
ted, who apply by letter, with description Of
their condition, (age occupation, habits q Hfe,l
and in cases Of extreme poverty and suffering,
to Furnish Medicines FREQ or Charge. The
Howard Association Is q benevolent institution 4
established by special endowment, fof the relief
OF the aick and distressed, afflicted with "Viru-
lent and Epidemic Diseases" 1t has now sur
plus ofmeans, which tho Directors have voted %
exPend in advertising the above notice. II
needless 70 add that the Association eornmande
the highest Medical skill OF the age, and viii
furnish the most approved modern treatrnent.
just Published, BY the Association, Report
on Spermatorrhoea, or Seminal Of the Sexual Or
gans, by the Consulting Surgeon, which win b
cent by mail, Gin O sealed envelope,) Free OF
Charge ,on the receipt Of Two stemPs Tor postage.
Addaess, DR.. GEO. z. CALHOUN, Consultfhg
Surgeon, Howard Association, No. . South
NINTH Street, Philsdslphia, Pa. By order ef
EZRA D. HEARrwsLI, Psrstp,s1.
GEo. FAIHoHmD, Secretary.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-10-23

RIouxosD. Oct. 1o.-Ths Goy.rpo,
has issssd proclamation prohibiting ths
notes Of The bank Of KauAwha fron, b..
ing received 10 payment for money dn.
the State. that bank having refused ~
redeem its notes and removed a laro.
amountof its sssets beyond the limits q
the State. =
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-10-23

~ The city of Louisville has been
sued for the sum Of 800 damages. the
value Of three slaves recently hung there
by mob.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-10-23

ulary member. With the greatest pro-
prisiy may We write for him the noblest
epitaphs:
.Peaes to his ashes. he hath served mandkind"
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-10-23
THR ADAMS EXPRESS COMPANY

TRANsPORTS with the greatest dispatch
i and security all kinds of freight and pack!
ages. as we'll as money, Jewelry, and valuables
generally. A asiIy express Tin charge of sps-
cial messenger, } is run over the Northwestern
Virginia Railroad, connecting at Grafton and
Parkersburg with our lines to all parts Of the
United States. aud with the regular steamers for
California and Europe.
Cla1ksburg office at Railroad Depot.
ADAMS EXPRESS CO.,
Baker & Co., Agents:
Clark sburg, Oct. 30, 1878 6m.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-10-23

house, ClsFksburg, have for sale, cheap Tor
essh, alsJge assortment of School and Mfsceila-
: nsous books, @ which they win add all pew and
ss they appear from the
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-10-23

In ordering tickets or Certificates, enclose the
money 70 our address for the tickets ordered, on
receipt OF which they will be forwarded by 2rst
mali: Purchasers can have tickets ending in
any Dgure they may designate.
-: ! ne hst Of drawn numbers and prizes will DO
ing.
- Purchasers will please write their sigma
lures plain and give their Post otiee, county
Remember that every prize is drawn and paya-
Die in ful! without deduction.
lN.All prizes of 81 900 and under. paid i'm
mediately after the drawing-othe prizes at the
usual time of thirty DAYS. - WIG
Al communications strictly eonfdential-ad-
dress orders for tickets or certificates to
s. SWAN q CO., Augusta, Georgia.
- Persons residing near Monte omery. Ala.
or Atlanta, Ca, can have thei- orders fliod. and
save time, by addressing 8. Swan d Co. AT
either of those cities. ~ -
A lis. Of the numbers that are drawn from the
wheel, with the amount Of the prize that each
one u entitled TO, will be published after every
4sswing in the following papers: New Orleans
Delta, Mobile Register, Charleston STANDARD.
Nashville Gazette, Atlanta Inte1ligencer New
York York Weekly Day Book, Savannah Morning
Clarion. oct 23tf -'''|
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-10-23

EXPOSE FROM Mrs. Cusx1saHAn.-Tbis
notorious woman Of New York CITY pro.
poses TO write book, and give picture
Of New York manners and morals. She
says DR.. Uhl and others have sworn TO
falsehoods in the "bady" case-declares
that she knows more Of the secrets of 81
Bond street (Dr. Burdel's last residence
than any one else-and threatens 10 ex.
pose Dr. Burders lady yisitors:-(We
copy from the New York Expressly She
says:
"l could this moment procure more
divorces .haa many are aware Of; aye,
commencing at Fifth avenue, and run
ming through some Of those who hold up
their heads high enough; and going sill
lower. l could relate Of those ladies what
would make them tremble; yes. those
who intrigued with that man, whose wild.
ow is now an occupant Of the Tombs.
Ny lips have been sealed. but have de-
termined they shall be so no longer. i
had determined 10 write out full state
ment Of all knew. was dissusded
from it; but now I will do Il, aud believe
me you shall have il. aud it's disclosures
will open the eyes OF many Who nov
think am crushed ~ low a. can be-"
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-10-23

-H sous people are sadd.st when
they sing. dance and thistle.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-10-23
NOW Advertisements.
Notice.

TIME public is hereby notified that I have g. q.
nd t;berty 10 trade and do business for himself,
and that will not be responsible for any debts
or contracts he may make. ,,,S,,,or
Oct IS st oALSlN N4Sn04.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-10-23

~ Whom che godsloys die yong.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-10-23
Extracts and Perfamery.

AMs g BKOTHEk, opposite the Court
g. mouse, C!aIks6urg, have on hand large and
1 ane assortment OF Flayoring extracts and Per.
ts9mery, 70 which they call tie especial attention
=. she lAoies. oeIsly
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-10-23

Reapers and Movers.
II Am prepared % furnish the UEEQUALLED
y NANNY MACHINE, 70 our farmers 81 cas-
tern ratss. "a - IRAHART.
On Mondsy. the gath, machine win b e
are invited 70 be present and witness 1tsop
en- ljul, ia ia AAs1. %
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-10-23
vn each Saturday in November I
AppToximation PriEes.
S,4eo Prizes amounting to $sso, 900
Whole Tickets $40; Halves IS; Quarters az.
Plan of tho I.otterv
$4,000

The numbers from to SO 900, corresponding
with those numbers on the tickets printed on
separate slips ofPape1. arc encireled With small
tin tnhes, and placed in the Wheel. Tho first
4s2 Prizes, similarly printed and encircled, are
placed IN another wheel. The wheels arc then
revolVed, and number is drawn from the wheel
OF Numbers, and at the same time n Prize ia
drawn from tho other wheel. The number and
prize drawn out arc opened and exhibited TO the
audience, and and registered by the Commits
sioncrs; tho Prize being placed against the num-
Der drawn. This operation is repeated until NIL
the Prizes are drawn out.
APPROXIMATION PRIzEs.-The two preceding
and tho two succeeding Numbers TO those draw
ing the first Prizes will DO entitled to the
% approximation prizes. For example: If tick
ct No. 1880 draws the 500 900 prize, those tick
cts numbered 1124s, 1929, l1251, 1l252 win
each be entitled to $500. If ticket $50 draws tho
S25 900 prize those tickets numbered 54s, $40 :,
SOL, $50 will each be entitled to $500, and 30 on
according 70 the above scheme.
The 5000 prizes Of $50 will be determined by
the last figure of the number that draws tho 800
900 prize For example, if the numbe drawing
the 60, 900 prize ends with No. /, then all the
tickets where the number ends in l will be emit :
tied to $50. II tho number ends with 2, then all
the tickets whore the number ends in q will be
entitled to S20, and 80 on to o.
Certificates ofpackagcs will DO sold at the fol-
lowing rates which is the risk.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-10-23

~ Appearanees ars deeeitful.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-10-23

Let the garlards and prizes be kept
back TO stimulate and reward the patriotic
devotion which we desire. Do not by
distributing them before the time, set our
leaders by the ears while the battle lies
unsought. Especially do not this in vio-
lation of the sound public policy to which
We 6rst adverted as having guided our
people to this day.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-10-23

In him The Navy has lost distinguish
ed officer, and Society nouns AZ ersm
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-10-23
FIRST GREAT L1GHTI

cut In I cases Of BiliOusness, Bilious Fever, Typhu
Fever, Ship Fevor Yellow Fever, Fever Aga,
Scarlet Fever, and all Malignant 'Fovers, Small
Pox, Measles, Pneumonia, Railways Ready b.
lief used in connection with Radway's Resull,
tors, will cure the positively ssk, afhlessd viii
sudden attacks when either Of these maliguanI
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-10-23

New Orleans, Oct. 9.-The cotton mar
ket, under the influence of the stringency
in the money market. is much depressed,
AID prices are declining. and are too ir-
regular for quotation. The depression is
increasing. and no sales can be effected
without sacrifice. The money market
is tighter, snd there is still no movement
in exchange. Flour is quiet at $6.76.
Coffee is dull.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1857-09-11
THE NEW REMEDY
Reltuck's Medicinal

~ tIs1 - 4 tbi tOHIIIA II.
UsQrGBArGH Gplic, usge, water bqgh, lie.
~ PECIALLY recommended by the Medical Fac
lfulty as superlativo remedy for Colds, Coughs,
Affections of Throat and Lungs, Dyspepsia, Indi-
gestion, Flatuency Chronic Rheumatism, Female
Difficulties, General Debility and Relaxation of
the System, from various causes, Loss Of Appe-
tite, &c.
The beneficial effects resulting from the Judi
cious use of pure and genuine article of Bourbon
WhiSkcy a tonic and stimulant, particularly for
consumptive patients, and persons exhausted from
fatigue, or debitated by prostrating diseases,
want of life and energy in the different functions,
of the body, has given it unparalleled reputation
having received the sanction Of first physic-
ians, and the patronage Of our most eminent citi-
zcrs.
This Cordial, owing to its absolute pureness and
simplicity, as well as from its peculiar adaptation
for medicinal uses, has met with the most signal
success The fact that most of the Bourbon that
comes East is artificial, made by the of poison
Gus drugs, from % cent raw whiskey, and sold at
two OF three dollars gallon, whereas fine Bour-
bon is worth in Louisville (kentucky,) three dol
lars, at wholesale, shows that in purchasing for
medical use, great caution is requisite.
The proprietor' of this Cordial have superior
facilities for obtaining it direct of the Scotch
farmers, in Bourbon County, Kentucky, and the
public may be assured that it is worthy of their
confidence. 1t is only from the use of good and
valuable article, that any benefit result
therefore, in purchasing, great caution is necessa-
ry. None genuine unless the written signature
of W. L. RELTUCk is over the cork Of each bot
tie.
W. Z. RELTUCK & Co., Proprietors, Louis
vile, kentucky.
BURR, FOSTER & CO., No. Cornhill, Boston,
Agents for the Eastern States.
Sold by Druggists and Apothecaries generally
l.. F. PIERCE, Montpelier, Special Agent for
State of Vermont, iune4w49 3m
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1857-09-11
Samuel Bo ardman's Estate.

Dist of Chttcudcn, IS. 4 the Probate Court
for the District Of Chittcudeu,
10 all persons interested in the estate Of samuel
Boardmau, late Of Milton, in said District, de-
ceased, Greeting.
Whereas, said Court hath assigned the I'D day
Of september next for the settlement Of the adj
min.tration account Of tho Executor Of the last
viii and Testament Of Samuel Boarlman, late of
Milton, in said district, deceased, aud ordered
that public notice thereof be given to all persons
interested in said estate, hy pubIi-hn, this order
three weeks excessively previous To the day as
signed, IN the Burlington Free Pres, printed in
burlington, in said District
Therefore, you are hereby Motif to appear at
the Probate Court Rooms, iu Burlington, ON the
day signed, then aud there 10 contest the all
lowance Of said account if you see cause.
Given under nay hand thi, 18th day of August,
A. D. 1881, w, If. FRENCH,
Julvc.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1857-09-11
PRICES CURRENT.
BoSToN. Sent 10 1877

BosroN, Sept. 10, $50.
FLOUR The market is dull and prices are low
or. Sales of Western supcrfno at Sc fancy
S6,29a6,40 extra S7as,jO per Dbl. Southern is
in limited demand. Sales of common and fancy at
S6,75a7 extra S7,5Oas, 80 per bbl.
k.GRAIN Corn is very dull and prices are un.
settled, Sales of yellow at s5as7c mixed s3as4
per bushel O'ts dull. Sales of Southern and
Northern at 42a50c per bushcl Rye is selling
at 95asl per bushel.
PROVISIONS. Pork is firm with mod
crate demand. Sales of prime at S2l, 5Oa
1880 mess s25,5Oa2G clear and extra clear
S27a2s per Dbl. cash and mos. Beef is scarce
and firm. Sales of Western mess and extra mess
at ST., 50a20 per Dbl cash and 1 mos. Lard is firm
with fair emand. Sales in bbls. at 1GJal1c
per ID, cash and mos. Hams are in good de-
mand at l3al4c per Dbl, cash and mos.
WOOL.-The market for wool continues pretty
active, but prices have ruled in favor of buyers
Sales of 100000 lbs. fleece and pulled, for the
eal