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Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-07-21
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IN coininernoThlIon 81 that most slmpSftantr
l. event IN the AneTiesp Reypipnon, tha NTlilsh,
ter tI'oir dosat a Yopisess,,i. Va igi.
Tho Engraving - executed BY lhhneT, VAL
lance kesTney, q Co, from pn odginel drawing
Tanner, EngraYuf, Philadelphia. The Size ofths
print IL 20 BY s. inclioa, aud vas Originally pub
lished to SubAcriPerE g ei9 n SIC ghPts.I ~
Explanation.
TnB IIBToHY.--ln the first and grand plan sfs
exhibited TIRES lprRe gTonps Of tho principal pfc
heersi who were preeqnt ~ the tThpeaefi0n, With
IN the GTSt group & Sson Cen. washington.
Gen. ROahnmb beau, Gen. ldpOoip, Col, HaihiltouIt
an old farmer eagrc y cqntempllie ne eeeilei
Billy the sofvanti aud the t9tse cf Con. Wn4h.
IN tho second group are AmeIeap and fIehqhs
officers; Gen. Knox, Secretary WilgQni taa puke
de Luazua, aud tie q afdhi8 Dc IL fsyltlol
The lhITd eT6n,,is "a ssFI5iiV " 81 tls Bfitlah
eUgiendehng thoif arms Lord CORVALLIS, Con,
O'IlarB, Commodore slmingns Colon9l IAlifontf
With two fingers cut on, LiButoDant Col Ralph
AborUrombiS, LiSntonant Col. Daldas. Lord
ChsWten, &c. Lord CorqvRllla AnleaFa. pFae9u-
ting bis sYOrd % tio hf1t General OMc8f ~
meet, but Cen WnshiHg.on u pointed ont p
him e TIE only poIrOn - hcn s. = % safron-d
On TO 6sishss IN ths dilltiics ~ DC dif,rtht
armies and crowds Of spselAiors. q irhs boass -
ScereteEy Wilson, pcenpiga ~ lord t9flHalll.
and bic ataR WHICH Vas bon b9Fdei and r.1flod
with balls; the biae4uis IL fayei.e 1tglnf ~,
markell that they Nefo cart 20. 4l1l.s ~ The
Washinatoh 81 reTro ilild i dish 81 iif oFncoot.
ing, and iHHieditt1ly ma slydfai BON bstel,
foll ftrDugt tIB rcof On the taIIie, al1 o1ndod
''T Tss s aatl.5sg .is rs IA non.
unoiIf ~ honor 81 hos nlnllfiota foo8 ~Lo
saeIf0eoi thoir HVnsI ana lg9f1ncs b ln5ufs -
their citizens tie llb,Iig end indepoudpnpe tbay
nov enjoy. $3.50
PubIislSsi At e., by VIM. T. Lane Phiistfi
phia! aud % bs had ~ tiIs oli lAmaFican
Cluliers No, ~ cAesput airi''t llsl Al
~ al = I
- 4 libss ~ 7. tx tga.tht.
J1lS afs atbaltc SIS ~
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-07-21

THE PLANK RoAD. Tho Cumberland
Telegraph says:
We learn from the report Of Thomas
Shrivcr, President of the Wellersburg &
West Newton Plank Road Company made
TO the stockholders at their meeting in this
city on the 11th inst, that up to that time,
about SO miles of the road had been COM
pleted. at cost of about $72, 900 or S | 400
per mile.
The board of directors have passed n
resolution declaring dividend of 10 per
cent, on the original stock payable in adj
ditional stock of the company atpar.
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McTntOsh's
"HOWARD House,"

(LATE WF7EA IFIELD no ELsI
Corner of Baltimore & Howard street.
TJNHIS Hotel has lately been enlarged and i'm
/ proved in every department, rendering 1t de
cidedly one of the most comfortable Hotels in the
city and the proprietor ever aTxioos and ready to
accommodated, pledges lipsslf 70 spare NO pains
to render every one comic BE that may favor
him with q cali. To the fonf 81 the old House,
he returns his sincere dck eulents for their
very liberal patronage, collecting eontinuauee I
their favors and the travelling public generally.
JOHN MCINTOSH, Proprietor.
Baltimore July LIST. ls53.--1y.
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WOOI-Carding at PaIatine.

THE subscriber takes this method Of inform
i ing all those who may have wool to card,
that he has purchased ENTIRELY NEW MA
CHIMES, which will be propelled by steam
DAY and NIGHT, without regard TO high or
low water, during the carding season.
The public may rely upon this as being a Ger
tain and sure point at which they can have their
carding done promptly aud we'll. So bring Oh
your wool.
TERMS.-5 cents per pound. Cash. or cents
for trade OF on credit. n. G. COOPER.
Palatine, MAY 10, 1852.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-07-21

REpup1ATIoN OF Scorr by EMINENT
Vines OF MARYLAND.-.The Baltimore
Argus states that Col, A. G, Ego, of Car
roll county, wing elector four years ago
G.. F. Mayer, Esq, of Baltimore Col. L.
j. McKaig. candidate for Congress three
years ago; Messrs, Brewer, Devecman,
and Semmes, of Allegheny county, and
others, have renowned whiggery, and
will support Pierce and King.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-07-21

DRoUaur IN V1Ra1NrA.--A severe
drought is prevailing in Dinwiddie, Bruins
wick and Mecklenburg counties, Va, no
rain having fallen for month. The APP
prehensions of short crop of corn has
raised the price of the old crop to So, so
and 81 per barrel The wheat crop on
the James River, however, will be large
but of tabacco and oats not more than
half crop, it is said will be realized.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-07-21
LOOK QUIT
Ekac RaTFrsossSss % aaTerRs ..

'hE subscriber, thankful FOR tie iiberai pstros
=; nage nersioiore bestowed on him, e1librsseSs
customers that he has Fetnrnsd from
trip and Is prepared at All times 70 attend h tbs
repairing of WATCHES, CLOCKS. ifstfysI
RY, Sc, and that no effort shall be spafca ns5n
his part 10 render saiisiactiOnto those who may
employ him. As The Railroad is coming and bti-
siness ON the inereqse, 10 viii endeavOr 10
work at as loo If not lo0ef prices than any other
Mathematics West of the Mouhtafns Watches
warranted according 90 duality engraving neat
IN executed. 81 b9fJAMESS R. JOHNSOR.,r
II. S.-ShOp, doors west of A. +. Barnes
Drug store, al the sign Of the Gold Watch.
ciarksbaEg, July sist, 1852. n3F. ST.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-07-21

DROPOSAI.S will be received until The 2ith
l. of July noxt. inclusive, az the Engineer
offices Of The North Western Virginia Railroad,
IN Porkcrshurg, West Union and Clarksbufe.
fer the Graduation and Masonry Of 80 or b1
sections .of about one mile each, Of that road
embracing I'll the hcavicst ports OF the work
and conislning number OF tnnarls. doep.
cuttings Aua einiTtnkultnts, us well Is consii-
cradle sliafc oftliiEc md cnitnfl Il1sonry.
flehne cXtcntS Ium ihc p liilaort and Ohio
RoiIfoad. "a iin mouth OF i'hftt Fork creek
2 miles cefi ~ icuru1an, in furkcshnrz on
tho 0tiorivcr and Is about u mile. in length.
Speptiit ions vil ls rtity 90 Gle offices
nalnei. ana 4so. ~ tciitrmsn, 81 rni amer The
5th b July prozi.no land Size iocars will b NO.
on me liaa ~ oiogd Information. W N
The country tirongA which lis 1id passce
& healthy, Wei gc,lled Ani calutli,i. and abuu-
dant supplies ihty ~ h1d along fhs fonfc and
from either ond 81 Il. by nssns 81 the Baltimore
and Ohio Ran Road, dc North Western Turn
pike And other good Oads, ana BY tho Ohio
river The fieiliia. Tor cheap ex scuiion Of the
WORK do unusually grraL Hands must DO
uhnnianf Is ths Rlliinort and Ohio Rail Road
is.adyanciRg rapidly q completion ana slca9lng
a lalEo amount 81 labor
ndasts must bring We hssl .5stmorlals and
hand
By oEltF Of ,hs PgesldeAt ana Directors.
~. - q. al. EN-, Nd IssrRoRE,
| 81 l6,-6t.
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DANGEROUS Counferfeits,

We condense description OF some from
the May number of DYES Illustrated
Counterfeit Detector. a Cincinnati publieas
ton d5 ale -
INDIANA. STATE Bank of: $40 spuri-
ous.-0n the left of vignette a large me-
dallion head, not on the genuine, Spurious
yignette, woman with sheaf of wheat
KrNruoKY, Southern Bank Of: $40
counterfeit. Black boy gathering corn,
very indistinct, especially below waist.
Shading around title blurred, @t
PENNsYLvANIA.--Farn Bank of Lam
caster I. Sc counterfeit reissue relief
note. Lines under trees coarse and irreg-
ular, shading around milkmaid's head
streaked and course. e1,u oa
Harrisburg Bank: So counterfeit relief
note,-Lines on medallion on right end
forming the head, incline rather to back
of head on the genuine-but forward on
the counterfeit. & ~ bs5G9..i,, i ,ss..r
Lancaster Bank; Sc counterfeit, relief
note.-Lombardy puplars near right wing
of house incline from the main building, on
the genuine-toOam it, in the counter
felt.
NEW ENGLAND.-Refuse all ,fVes, ha-
wing spread-eagle and anchor I; and Mrees
having placing wreath on an eagle, in the
yignette--as they have been admirably
counterfeited.
V1Ra1N1A.-Faymers' Bank Of: $40
counterfeit. Has two lines of shade be-
low name of bank-genuine has three.
MARYLAND.-C Cumberland Savings B'nk:
SIS counterfeit, Arm of female bathing,
indistinct.
Omo,- city Bank of Columbus = $40
counterfeit. Under the large E in TEN
handles of plough hardly visible yoke
under it blurred,
MIssouRt.-- State Bank Of. $50 coun-
terfeit-DemijOhn, near female, has a
straight bottom and shading around head.
at left end rather course. $40 spurious
The genuine has steamer PIKE on Wig
nette, with Indians. The counterfeit has
a railway train and steamer.
Engravings of all these notes are given
in the work.
Bicknell's Reporter furnishes the fol-
lowing.
New JERsEY.-Trenlon Banking Co 4:
SIS spurious Vignette, man ON horse
back and drove of cattle. The word FIVE
printed in red. across the centre of the
note.
MAssAcHusErrs.-Ce Central Bank, Wor-
cester: SIS spurious, Vignette, locomo-
tive and train of cars, On right end.
figure Of Liberty, and on the left an In
dian and denomination Of note.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-07-21
NEW GOODS.

NsG&5A THE subscriber respectfully informs
HetS IN l his friends and customers and the pu-
ri ~ IVA bic generally that he has removed to
G1EL4-Al-shis NEW STORE ROOM at the old
stand, where he has just opened u NEW and
CHEAP stock of ScnsOHabie Goods, which
hc is o4eriug or the most favorable terms. The
stock consists partly Of the following
A large stock of prints from to 1915 cts.s
black and fancy-colorcd alpacGs, very Cheap be.
rege Dnes, nouslius, silk poplins, silk tissue,
fancy lawns, ginghams, linen lusre, queens cloth,
and other ladies drcsss-goods
Blk, pearl and fhncy-cologed silk gloves and
rnitts, kid and childrens Isle, thread do.
W orked collars, shawls, cambria h'dkGs., para
SOls, bOnnets, bOnn.t ribbons, with good ossOrt-
ment of hosiery.
A variety of combs, brushes and fancy goods.
Black, blue and other cOlOrs of cloth aud clssi-
meres.
Satinetts-all coIors.
Satin and fancy-cOlored silk vesiipgs
Iwceds, Ky. jeans, cottOn-drills, linens, and
u variety of Summer GOOds, for mems wear.
Black and fancy cravHts, silk handkerchief,
&C., &C., with good stock OF groceries, hard
ware, quoenswure, boots, shoes, hats, caps, &c,
&c.
Soho Ol-BOOks and Stationary.
He invites attention to his stock, which viii
be found as cheap at least, anv i'm the market
CHARLES LEWIS.
VI All kinds of produce taken in exchange, for
which the highest market price will be given.
Clarksburg, July 7th, 1852. de3l ~
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Wool CaPding.

THE subscriber respectfully informs his Gus
will have his earding- Machines at the Point
Steam Mills, In first rate order and ready 10
give entire satisfaction to all those who may ia
VoF him with a call. I viii have my engine In
good repair by the time water falls, and persons
Coming from q distance WiIh their grinding will
find Il 70 their advantage 10 bring their wool also
to me, as shall spare no pains TO Hecommodate
them At the shortest notice.
TERMS.-Five cents per pound, essh, or
country produce 81 cents II charged. The
highest cash price viii be paid for al kinds Of
qTlin received for earding.
SAMUEL r. STEEL
Nay 18th, 1s52.-tf. g
UIHOSE wanting COPPER Work done for tbs
j. fall trade viii find me ready.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-07-21

The METHoD1sr CHURCH CAsE.-The
New York Commercial says 'fWe learn
from the clerk of the United States Cir
cult Court that there is now no probability
of the report in this case being acted upon
until September"
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-07-21

RE james x. Folks grandfather was
a tory ergo, the Democrats were to vote
against him. Franklin Pieree's father
fought in the revolutionary war; ergo. the
Wings Of 1859 must vote against him.
so, consistency, thou art a jeWel''-Lou--
isville Dem.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-07-21

FROM BuENos AYREs.--The barque Ar
gentine. at Salem. brings dates from Bue-
nos Ayres to the 18th May. The papers
have accounts of the meeting of the Leg
islature, and of the election, by that bo-
dy, of Don Lopez as Governor of the Pro-
vince of Buenos Ayres for three years.
He was supported by Gen. Urquiza. He
took the oath of office on the 18th of May.
Produce was coming in to some extent.
Prices were about the same-Ounces GIG.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-07-21

&g- "If thought one mans vote or
influence were necessary to cast the vote
of Tennessee for Pierce and King, my voice
and my vote should be given to them I'M
hesitatingly. ~ p, Gentry, Wig Ncne-
Der Of Congress tjou, Tennessee.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-07-21

re The Louisville Journal says a
project is in contemplation for the con-
struction of marine railroad aero IS the
Ohio river at Louisville. The plan is en-
tirely practicable, and Mr. Hoskins, of
New Orleans, together with other men
of means, arc at the head of the pro-
iect.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-07-21

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Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-07-21

~ The Orange and Alexandria Rail-
road is now open to Colyen's Station, on
the 38th mile from Alexandria, and the
cars running regularly to and from that
point. The rails have been laid over the
seth mile.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-07-21

FRoM TExAs,-Galveston papers to the
Goth ult, state that the cholera exists ir
several places in the western Counties
1t is prevailing to considerable extent
mt Indianola, and number of deaths have
occurred there. The fatality. is said, is
chiefly confined to unacclimated Germans,
of whom there are II great number in In
dianola.
Cases have occurred at Richmond, on
the Brazos. Lavaca, Victoria and other
towns arc reported to be generally heal
thy.
The Galveston Civilian has highly ia
vorable accounts Of the growing crops
They never were better in Texas, at this
season of tho year.
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DR.. u. nj. CarrOlI,s

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRUG AND
w MEDICINE STORE, BUCKHANNON,
UPSHUR Co, Va.
DR.. c. keeps constantly on hand and for sale,
large and general assortment Of fresh and gem
uine Drugs and Medicines, Chemicals, Dye-SiuifS
Paints, Oils, Yarnishcs, Patent Medicines, Den.
tai and Surgical Instruments, Soaps, Perfnmery.
Physicians, Dealers, Fullers, Dyer, IIatteTS,
and others, Will be supplied With every article in
ne line at the lowest market raics.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-07-21

Mr.. CIAY's SUccEssoR.-The Honora-
BILE David Merriwether has been appoint
ed by the governor of Kentucky to fill
the vacancy in the U, S. Senate, created by
Mr.. Clay's death.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-07-21

Eg- The official returns of the asses
sors show that four citizens of S.. Louis
own over 81 ,ooo, 900 worth of property
each. within the city limits. They are
Messrs. Jas. H. Lucas, John O'Fallen,
Daniel D. Page, and Geo. Collier.
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Cabinet VVare-IRooTasI !,

ME subscribers thankful for past fayota, and
Il feeling disposed 70 fnrlllar metitils cenlinu.
anee. would respectfully announce "a their old
customers and the public generally, that tliey
are Slill manufacturing FURNITURE o. every
They are IN receipt Of all the late fashionable
changes, Ind their work WIN be thanod ace6t.
dinghy. % AihN pass
They would especially call attention 10 their
present stock Of Cabinet Ware, 1t their chop on
Turnpike street, Clarksburg, consisting In part OF
Mahogany Dressing Bureaus, Sofas, Cabinet
]. &E, b. HURsEY.a
ClarhsburR, Nov 18TH, 1s5ll-ly, $50
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BARTLETT,S WOTEI..

TIME undersigned having re- built and enlarged
i considerable portion of his Hotel, which
destroyed by Ere last fall, is now prepared to
entertain travellers and visitors comfortably, and
in q manner which win give satisfaction TO his
customers. In short time the whole building
will be completed, when no will DO enabled 20
entertain his guests in style unsurpassed in
Western Virginia. r..e
Ills HousK is large comfortable three story
bIck building, pleasantly located in the centre Of
the town; contiguous to the Courthouse and the
principal business parts OF the place, and Is pro-
class hotel.
HIS TABLE will BE- supplied with the best the
country can afford, and
HIS BAR stocked with the choicest Liquors.
Every attention will DO paid to render tho visits
of those who may favor him with call comfort
J. p. BARTLETT
CLARKsBURG, March gath, 1s62.--ly.
n. B.-The stable is attended by careful and
trusty Lostlers,
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-07-21

AZ Col. Nc Chung. heretofore a leading
Wing in Mississippi, positively refuses to
run on the Wing Electoral Ticket, for
which place he was nominated by the
State Convention of that party.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-07-21

Ew Kossuth with his lady and suite,
sailed for Europe on the 18th inst, in the
steamer Africa.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-07-21

DEATH OF ADJurANr GENERAL JONES'
Roger Jones, Adjutant General of the U.
S. Army, died in Washington city, on
Wednesday evening,
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.t.ate trro,n (,nlifornin.

New, z York, July i5th.-The steamer
Illinois, with Aspinwall dates of the It'll,
and Havana dates ofthe 18th, arrived this
evening. She brings the mails, $50 pas
sengers, 81, 100000 in gold on freights.
and $500, 900 in the hands of passengers.
She brings San Francisco dates ofthe 28th,
and the passengers, mails, and treasure
brought TO Panama by the steamer Cali
fornia, which WITH the Unicorn, were the
only steamers in the port. The Galifor-
MIA brought down S15 passengers.
News from the mines was favorable.
An express at San Diego, from the Gila,
reports the murder of Col. iCraigh, the
Boundary Commissioner.
The Board of Aldermen of San Fran
cisco had refused to confirm the appoint
ment of Judge Campbell.
A bloody rencontro took place in the
court of Sessions, lat Sacramento, between
Judge Wilson and John H. McKune, a
member of the bar, backed by his friend
McKune was stabbed with sword cane
by Judge W., when Caulicld drew re-
volver and fired at the Judge. The ball
missed him, but hit Mr.. Mcdonald.
The second ball took effect on Ju &c Viii
son, wounding him slightly. McKune is
expected to recover, but it is believed Nc
Donald will die. A meeting of citizens
had subsequently been called, and COM
mittee appointed to request the JAdge to
bring Caul6eld to immediate trial.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-07-21

Ry Horace Greeley, an Abolition
Wing, says the Democratic Platform was
drawn up by politician, and the Wing
Platform by Jaekass, Horace is full of
compliments, ta
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-07-21


CoNGREss--lMpoRTANT Bills PASSED.
Both Houses of Congress have in the past
two days, as if somewhat anxious to make
amends for their long continued delin-
quency, disposed of several important
measures, In The Senate on Monday, the
bill to amend the act providing for the
better security of the lives of passengers,
on vessels propelled in whole or in paIt
by steam, was finally ordered to be en-
crossed, after being variously amended
and improved. This is measure Of vita
consequences. affecting the lives and pro-
perry OF thousands of our citizens annu
ally. There were other important bills
acted upon i'll the Senate ON chat day
as will have been seen by our CongreSsion
al report, and some others again were
passed yesterday. The House Of Repre-
sentatives is making pretty good head
way on the deficiency bill, as returned
from the Senate, and has, in committee
passed the amendment of that body Civ
ing additional compensation to the Collins
line OF ste lmcrs-ayes, so, noes 81. The
amendments are yet to be dclinitiycly act
cd upon.
The bill amendatory of the act to re-
ducc and modify the rates OF postage,
which has been under consideration for
some time a!.o passed the House yester-
day. Considerable objection, we OBJ
,etvc, is made TO this bill, in some quar-
tiers, but we are not yet sufficiently adj
visod Of its particular provisions, as pas
scd, to speak of their merits. The bill
has reference especially to the postage on
printed matter, and by which it is stated
the average postage on newspapers sent
under SO and 500 miles is as high as that
under the old law. while in other respects
it is reduced. The bill has yet to under
go the ordeal Of the 'Senote,--Bah, San,
l4M inst.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-07-21

~ A paper published at Windsor,
Canada West, states the arrival OF fugi-
tive slaves at that place averages three
per day. $40, s,g.