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Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1858-03-05

MUSICAL LEorSLAroRs - The Maine
Legislature has Instituted the novel and
very pleasant feature Of morning concerts
in legislative sessions. The Kennebec
Journal says: ID s'4"i .l'@ai
The veteran messenger of the House,
Mr.. Thomas. of Newburg. has taste for
music. and has discovered an unusual
amount and variety of musical talent
among the members. This united talent
has been brought out in series. of i'm.
promptu morning concerts before the
hour for calling the house to order. until,
at lenght. morning singing has become a
regular institution in the Representatives
Hall fol the f5.,minutes before the spea,
ker takes his seat. Attimes the spirit Of
harmony becomes prevailing, when the
singing is specially marked by simple
melody, and grave Senators aud mem
bers Of the House in large numbers gath.
err around the centre of the ball aud join
The singing Of familiar tunes, in true con.
style, and the music: rises and
ioats and echoes through the hall with
ine effect. 5f1s 4snia
n-us,n;,ass 20 ,,ot ,,.o,,,;s,s - IA I, 4
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1858-03-05
a9- We call attention 10 the adve,

@ We call attention to the adve1>
sisement of MIR. F. H. crupy. found in
another column. He has a large stock
of Leather on hand. and appears to be
doing good business. from Which We in
fer that his prices, &c. are satisfying to
a large NUN Der Of dealers.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1858-03-05

GREAT CALICO DREss BALL IN New
YoRK.-A grand calico dress soiree took
place at the Academy Of Music, in New
York, in aid of the Hunter Woods Benev-
oent Society and other charities, on
Thursday night, and was an immense
success. The Times. of yesterday, says:
The house was crowded from the dau>
cling floor to the dome long before the
hour at which the exercises were to be-
gin. From O'clock in the evening, at
which hour the tide began to set in-and
it ebbed and flowed continuously during
the evening-to a very uncertain hour
this morning. when the last ripple subsi-
ded, it is not going beyond the mark to
say that 10000 people visited the scene
Of the evenings festivities. The building
overlooked; people came and people went.
and all who came went away we'll pleas.
ed-well pleased with themselves, for
charity is its own reward, and we'll pleas
ed with the manner in which the affair
was gotten up and managed.
Al eight o'clock the poem was deliver,
ed. AT its conclusion. (about nine
o'clock the dancers and promenadcrs
took possession Of the floor. The tout
ensemble of the academy at this time, the
boxes filed with fair women looking their
tairest, and brave men looking their. bra.
vest, the floor sea of moving uniforms.
bcoadcloth and calico, { for till II O. clock
the regulation was sctupaIously enforced.
and ladies in other costume were not ad
mitted there. the, calico decorations OF
The house, with The banniers Of Z ist reGGii.
ment interpreted. was" striking indeed.
In front Of the scene which formed The
background be6i1d the stage Jas lets.
forming the word .'Charity."' biszed
forth. ..r ssS|N 81 "-ts
al the opposite side of the academy
we're inscribed the names OF the benev6,
lent Institutions for whose benefit the
soiTee was held, and the names Oft.
NJ. Pease, Watts. Lawrence, DototHga1.
Dix, Howard, Annie N Addre5w2s,. Hun.
ter.Woodis, Florence nightingale, Peter
Cooper. Jas 'Eenbox. and EsaEe.i GDGd.
wotth's band. 72 performers. diyided into
two sections On opposite sides of the
house. furnished the ma SIC GA AT Iii
o'el, K the mttamoFptosis f5m calico To
silk commenced Most Of the ladies went
up stairs aud doffed 7ttefff 1oyef<afess9s,
and then reapPearsd, on tie floor. Many
however. continued TO wear their tiona.
ion dresses. Tie soirss was. througtiout
one OF the grantest affairs that ever took
place in the city. The ladies. dressed in
simple calico, looked iuIl as lovely as If
they had been silks.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1858-03-05
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.

, Mr.. Johnston OF H.. from the commit
tee of finance, reported bills concerning
the salaries OF certain officers of govern
ment, and presiding for the payment to
He also presented q report adverse to the
petition Of John Edmondscn. L. Waddell
and Elizabeth Waddell asking the pay.
ment of lost certificates of public debt.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1858-03-05

wASri 81. Do9a4RRsrroo. I II II 'KAs.As...-1A
letter from Kaasass says chat ssryan. girls
are the scarcest article. 10 Kahss,. espe.
cially ID Leayenwofth, where they can
readily get 81 per month. eneii'N3
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1858-03-05

Horace GREErEYtBEE6RE Tnr IsyEs-
T1sArlNe CoMMrrfEElAfIorace Greeley.
Esq. OF the N. Y Tribune, was examfn-
ed before the tariff investigating com,
m'stee IN Washington in Saturday and
the examination was concluded in some
forty minutes. Mr.. Greeley thanked the
com mite foI calling him beiore.tliem md
testified'that no person ever proposed 10
any money in his hands to influence the
action OF Congress on the tarttts or ir'f on an '
other question, 7aud tbat within his know
ledge nothing OF .he kind was ever Sd b.
gested. Until the9late expose ID Boston
he never knew or heard that any money
was paid or promised by Lawrance.
Some, d Co., or any one else, to mem
bers or others to influence the action Of
the last Congress on the Iarif.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1858-03-05

w- We return our thanks to H. G..
Creel, Esq. for copy of the whole of
the interesting proceedings in Richmond
on the 22d ult.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1858-03-05

soro41s AND MoaE1s, PATE y ;1S1L4 LIFE
PRESERVING STEAMER. THESE gentlemen
have memotialized Congress on the i'm
poftant subject ,of their invention, and the
matter is now before the proper. commit
tees Of each house. "A writer in The
National Intelligencer says: p >.
1--WE have seen the model Of a vessel in
one Of The committee rooms. Of Congress.
invented and patented BY solomon d
Morris, OF Baltimore. which We tbink viii
at least set at defiance itble winds and
waves OF the ocean. Its simple Of con
trivapee, and may be Called. the be, ne bis
ultra of safety. The water OF The ocean
becomes within itself the very means Of
safety. and the cumbfous boilers and
machinery can be in. amoneni drrpped
an the sea. leaving the vessel floating
safely on the surface with all bertliyine
and precious freight.M. oiai i beyss453
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1858-03-05

1Nk.-Those desiring good ink we
would recommend to call on j. B
Wright, who has supply of an excellent
article. See advertisement.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1858-03-05

and man are perfectly natural. lne
horse, full OF FIRE and of ardor. subdued.
but not extinguished by the strong hand
upon the curb, the man full of calm pow
ier, as ifshe felt that he could rule the fu
jture destinies of his country with the
same Yigor that governed the lightning
crested creature beneath him. In the
horse there is an effortto obey al once,
in full career. The mighty hand that rules
him. Insthe mansthere is no effort. It's
all power !"
We have lithograph and an photo
graph Of the monument and statue which
give very correct ideaofits appearance
and whichlwe inviteall to call and see
a dinner was given in the evening
which was brilliant affair and largely
attended. Among the distinguished
strangersipresen were Hon. I'D. Everett.
Gov. Newell, of N. J. i Gov. Bingham Of
Michigan. GOV. Hollee of Connecticut.
Senator James M. Mason Of Virginia,
Capt Jas. Magruder of the Navy. iGener.
ais Harvey and Persifer lFgSmith Of the
army. and many others. In the absence
of Gov. Wise, Lieut.. Gov. VIM, L. Jack,
son, presided at the table with much grace
and dignity. Aseries Of excellensttoasts
were drank and many speeches made
which we're generally il good taste. and
We regret that those Of Hon, ,Muscoe 4.
II. Garrett and Hon Ran. Tucker form
ed an exception TO the general rules
ofthe balls. parties, 10, given on The
occasion, which were, many we haye not
Time tospeak,ssaye only to,ssg. that they
contributed greatly 10 the JOY ousafesliyi-
ties of the glorious occasion. a7'so ~
|qst tx m. VIC -.e...zAa 'oabnas
N: w. Va. PULPIT ELqeu ii Spur
aEoN OuTDoNE.-Rev. Samuel Clawson,
an NJ. P. minister. who is very eccentric,
and possessed of,the most vivid imagina,
tive powers. in speaking Of one present
during one of his discourses who was a
Universalist,. gave expression to- the fol.
lowing bit Of eloquence: neaso I sod i5sts
"Thauk God | the dayeis not far. dis
| taut "hen you VII oe cnalueu oo"h ~
HeIl's brazen floor. and the Devil. VIII
his hires. pronged harpoon. viii pierce
your reeking heart, and pile the, red -ho'
cinders Of black dan,nation uponqyou as
high as the pyramids Of Egypt. and fry
out the pride 81. your jiat % grease The gud,
geons of heA n edv Mr. IA .s.
Shades Of Tartarus lssCount US out
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1858-03-05

~Happiness is not promised to The
earned but to the gool.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1858-03-05

sssArE-The Senate was called to or
der al Iii o clock. Lieut.. Gov. jackson in
the char.
a conn unication was received from
the House, OF Delegates announcing the
passage Of sundry bills.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-10-18

The NEW FAsHIoNs.-The Foreign Cores
pondence of the Philadelphia North American,
writing October 18th, says:
The new fashions for the coming season do
not certainly indicate any diminution either in
the extravaganza Of the expense or in volume
The gigantic petticoat grows in despite Of the
animsdyersiOn Of journalists, and the sarcasm
Of satirists
The ebullition Of iII-humor against hoops, is
as applicable to the women Of the nineteenth
century as to those of the eighteenth, whether
they be cased in hoops Of crinoline OF in hoops
OF steel. short time since, in Holland, a
lady was fined as public nuisance for taking
up too much room on the sidewalk, and OBJ
stIucting the passage for pedestrians.
The dress bOnnets for the autumn are geuer-
ally fashioned Of mixture Of stripes of light
colOred velvet, with velvet blonde, feathers
and lace. The Looping crowns may be formed
oil tulle, either black or white and the front
edged with a broad band Of blue white, pink,
or lilac velvet; the ornaments are two white
feathers, tipped with the same color as the
velvet, and they are placed rather far back on
the sides. The tulle curtain is edged with a
narrow roll Of velvet, and is trimmed with a
trellis blonde, and the bandeau in front is
formed by double bow of blue velvet
Pretty bonnets Of gray silk have pulled and
pointed crown, blue curtains and strings, gray
and blue bows outside, and double bow OF
the same kind inside. All dresses are now
made without basques; the cOrsage point,
and double skirts are rarely seen. Flounces
continue in favor for both thin and thick ma
terials, and are worn in the street as we'll rs at
evening entertainments.
The burnous will be the most fashionable
style of autumn and winter outer garment.
Casaques, Of the same material as the robe, are
also worn, and form q very suitable and be-
coming walking costume. They are tight to
the ngure and without any trimming. Dark
| plain silks are much in vogue for this style O,
costume; the skirt, under the casaque, 10 per
fectiy PLAIN, without any ornament, excepting
q row OF large buttons down the front, match
ing those on the corsage of the casaaue Ths
very warm weather has prevented any display
as yet' OF autumn and winter modes in th,
course OF fortnight We will be able to initial,
your fair readers more fully into the mysterie
Of the shapes, materials, and styles Of gowns
mantles, bonnets and lingerie. ."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-10-18
Love and Murder I'm Louisiana

Correspondence Of the ST. Louis Republican
NEW ORLEANS, Oct. Sin the Parish of
Calcassieu, a few days ago, a desperate named
LIE Bleu was killed under rather extraordinary
circumstance The newspapers of this city
nave published the occurrence, but there are
particulars, obtained from a private source,
which have not appeared in print, and which
add materially to the interest of the affair It
appears that from early manhood lie Bleu had
been IN the habit of setting the laws at def
ance whenever they confiicted with bis own
passions or desires, and often did so out of pure
wantonness, or to crafty the devillsh spirit
wnlcn must have been strong within him
Some time ago he murdered two lawyers in the
streets OF Lake Charles; and on one occasion
he compelled one of his negroes to seat himself
by the side Of the District Judge while the
court was in session in fact his deeds of yio-
lence, and bis utter reoklessness and lawless-
ness, had made him terror to the whole par
lsh, and he, no doubt, had come to think that
the laws were powerless against him, and that
ne could commit any crime with impunity
AS the story goes, Mr.. LIE Bleu took fancy
10 tne wife OF man named Fox, living in the
parish. and proceeded in the most direct and
summary manner to crafty his passion by get
ting up a sort Of Sabine wedding He visited
her house in the husbands absence. produced
pistol, and informed Madame that bis horse
would carry double, and that she must forth
with get up behind him. Whether she CON-
Piled willingly or not is question, but she
certainly went with him, and they lived to-
gether up to the time of bis death As regards
this forcible style of making love, do not
vouch for the truth of the statement, but so the
story was told to me. During the recent term
OF the District Court in ST. Charles, a tragedy
OF some description was confidently expected
LIE Bleu had threatened the judge and several
other persons, and in consequences they and
their friends prepared themselves for n des
perate encounter; the courtroom and the ho-
tel, 1t is said, presented something the appear.
ance OF badly arranged arsenals. One morn
ing, bright and early, LIE Bleu rode his mule
into the town, dismounted and proceeded TO
the hotel, with long dragon pistol in. each
hand, and belt about his waist containing a
revolver and a knife. lie was evidently bent
on mischief. but his enemies were on the watch,
and before he could set foot on the porch.
he was saluted by charge of buckshot from a
gun in the hands Of Mr. Fox, whose wife he had
stolen. Three or four more shots were fred by
other persons, and lie Bleu fell dead, with more
than fifty buckshot in different parts of his
body. Fox and two others were arrested as the
persons who did the shooting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-10-18

Inc nrst tour named dogs behaved gallantly.
Ii was wonderful to see the manner in which
the pup attacked his formidable antagonist
nearly rs large as himself The others be-
haved well, and urged on by their owners.
taey new from rat to rat with the alacrity of a
lion seiEing bis prey; frequently a single shake,
after the hrst seizure, was sufficient The en-
courasement given to the dogs by shouts, the
squeaking Of the rats, and the general excite
ment, made up an Interesting picture of life in
Ne" lork, OF not the most choice description.
Ihs prize was unanimously awarded TO the !
pound pup, he having performed the task al
iotted TO him, in proportion to his presumed
strength, In the shortest time. The others
were awarded honOrs pro rata Busy alone
would not face
At the end of the match Jennings said he
could make the slut Fan perform the task she
had just gone through in 35 seconds Jack was,
however, awarded another trial, when he sue.
eeeded In killing six more rats in min sec
FIVE more rats were then let loose and Fan
made dead meat Of them in 81 seconds.
A dog tight ensued between the celebrated
dogs Paul and Paddy, which lasted a consider.
aole time, and resulted in q drawn battle
Paddy Was covered with blood, but il seemed
that Paui had the worst Of the conflict, Paddy
having caught him by the nasal organ, to
which he held like grim death. After another
hght, IN which the proverbial feroeity of the
bull TERROR was strikingly e1emplited. The
sports closed.
During the evening tiger cat was placed in
the arena with large rat, but puss having
dined In the luxurious manner to which hel
owner pets are accustomed, would not destroy
ner natural enemy. but merely played with it
causing much amusement by her antics. A
lox was then introduced, bat with the prover
oaal cunning and cowardice Of his species, Rey
nard endesSOred TO coneilate his ratship with
friendly game with the gloves, courteously de
Ginning the combat a FOHtrdnce. But the BIZ
rat having BEEN removed, and smaller on
introduced, heynard made as short work Wit
him as he would with n fat goose from a IA ,n
yard.-N. Y. Erprss,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-10-18

PHoToGRAPHING AN EXECUTION. Pho
tographlc News, new Journal devoted to pbo-
tography, contains q strange and startling mar
ratiye from correspondent in Algeria. 1t
appears that family of Arabs Zone Of them
Sheikh) had been convicted, and very properly
condemned to death, for a most atrocious mur.
der IN the vicinity of Algiers. The correspond
ent resolved to photograph the execution of
these rufians. He says: THE crowd of men
was immense, and as the rays of the rising sun
feli upon their upturned swarthy faces it was
painful to see the earnest and even frightened
expression of their countenances had been
present not long before at an execution in
France, which thousands had assembled to wit
ness, and the recollection of the jests and
laughter l had then heard made the dead ST.
lence on the present occasion more impressive
L at first thought this silence was owing to the
number about to be executed, yet could not
reconcile this Interpretation of il with the re-
ports had heard OF the indifference of the ma
tives to human life i asked the driver of the
wagon If such silence was usual, and learned
from him, half a native himself, the reason.
The Arabs are followers of MshOmet and be-
lleve that their bodies, after death, will, by
means of the tuft of hair they leave on their
otherwise shaven heads, be conveyed by their
prophet into paradise. Now the head, which
Is completely separated from the trunk by the
action of the guillotine, can alone, according
to their belief, be placed in paradise, and as
the body must be left on earth, they conclude
what is perfectly natural, seeing the nature of
their paradise) that this arrangement will not
contribute much to the owners qualification I
have since heard that when the native chiefs
executed a man by cutting off his head the
exeeunOner invariably left it attached to the
body by bit Of fesh with a view of obviating
the Inconvenience referred to above. =
The criminals were not brought on to the scaf-
fold together, but led up one at a time The
FIRST was the Sheikh, who seemed perfectly in
different to his fate. So rapidly was he bound
to the plank and thrust under the axe that
had barely time to insert the plate holder and
get the instantaneous movement into order be-
fore the sharp edge descended and his head
rolled into the basket.
This picture was quite successful, and so was
the second, but the third presented dim ap-
psIa zee; the fourth was nearly, and the fft b
aud sixth was wholly invisible How to &C
count for this | know not, unless the atmos-
phere around the scaffold became in some way
effected by the blood, the odor of which was
dis in,tIy p,rceptible TO me. Perhaps some OF
your readers may be able to suggest the rea-
son.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-10-18

III Last Saturday night a week, a spruce
young Fellow from somewhere about Quincy
Pa, went TO Port Providence to paw hi. deyoiys
20 bis duleina. It appears In their long and To-
dioas eouning they fell asleep. The mahogany
table on which the candle was left burning took
r-- sad was considerably Injured before they