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Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-12-21
Fifty Dollars Forfeit.

DR. HUNTER will forfeit $50 if failing to cure
l. any case of secret disease that may come I'M
Ter his care, no matter how long standing or af-
ticting. Either are invited TO his private
rooms, IS North Seventh Street, Philad'a., with
out fear of interruption from other PATIENTS
Strangers and others who have been unfortunate
in the selection of physician, are invited to call
lMroTESCT.-Through unrestrained indulgence
of the PASSIONS by excess or self-ubuse the evils
are numerous. Premature impotency, involun-
tary seminal discharges, wasting of the organs
loss of memory, distaste for female society &c
neral debility, or constitutional arrangement are
sure to follow. II necessary, consult the doctor
with confidence; he offers perfect cure.
READ AND REFLECT.-The afflicted would do
well to reflect before trusting their health and
happiness, and in many cases their lives in the
hands of physicians ignorant of this class of ma
ladies. 1t is certainly impossible for one man to
understand all the ills the human family are sub
ject to. Every respectable physician has his pc
culiar branch, in which he is more successful
than his brother professors, and to that he de-
votes most of his time and study.
YEARS OF Practice, exclusively devoted to the
study and treatment of diseases of the sexual or
gans, together with ulcers upon the body, throat
nose or legs, pains in the head, or bones. mercu-
rial rheumatism. structures. gravel Irregularities
diseases arising from youthful excuses. or impu-
rites of the blood, whereby the constitution has
become enfeebled, enables the Doctor to offer
speedy relief to all who may place themselves I'M
Medicine forwarded to any part of the United
States-Price IS and so per package se291v
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-12-21
Another, vet more Astonisbin.
Fits! Fits! Fits!
THE VEGETABLE EXTRACT Pu,

ENOR the of Fits, Spasms, Cramps, and all
Nervous and Constitutional Diseases
Persons who are laboring ur'ler this DISTRESSING
malady, will ind the Vegetable Epleptic Pills IA
be the only Remedy ever discovered for CURING
Epilepsy, or Falling Fits
these FILLS possess specific action On the ner-
vous system, and although they are prepared es
pecially for the purpose of curing Fits they will
be found of especial benefit for all persons ;c+
ed with weak nerves, or whose nervous system has
been Frustrated or shattered from any cause what
ever; IN fact, it is almost impossible to convey an
adequate idea of the speedy and almost mirscu
louS results which these Pills effect in the dseas
ed, broken down and Frustrated nervous systems
Persons who were all lassitude weakness and d.
putty, before their use, at become robust and
full of energy. No matter whether the constit,,-
uon has been broken down by excess weak bv
nature, or debiEtated by sickness their effect ~
on the nerves isequally certain and apparent.
As these Pills are composed of some of rnoSt Nv
Penslve materials in the Materia MeClica it nil
be impossible to leave them around the eonrtrr
on agency, as common Patient medicines nsraIiS
are. But in order to let the afflicted in the -,
remote parts of the country have a chance 10 81 >.
tain them, they will be sent by mail, FREE or
rAeE, to any part of the United States or en-
country with y hich the United States has postsfs
arrangements, on the receipt of a remittance
FRIcEs-Neg etable Extract Epileptic Pills 50
per box, or two boxes for 50. -
All orders must be addressed post-paid to
SETH s HANCE.
lbs baltimore street, Baltimore. Nd.
Unpaid Letters not taken from the ofliee.las
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-12-21

HOME AND WIFE ON SATURDAY N1GHr.-
Happy is the man who has little home
and n little angel in it ola Saturday night.
A house, no matter how little, provided it
will hold two or so /; no matter how hum
bly, furnished, provided there is hope in
it; let the winds blow close the cur
tains
What If they are calico, or plain white
without border. tassel, or any such thing?
Let the rain come down heap up the
fire. No matter if you haven'ta candle
to dress yourself with, for what beauti-
full light glowing Goals makes, reddening,
cloudiug, shedding a sunset ray through
the little room just enough to talk by !:
not loud, not loud as in the highways; not
rapid, as in the hurrying world, but soft
ly, whisperingly, with pauses between, for
the storm without and the thoughts with
in to fill up.
Then wheel the sofa round before the
FIRE no matter, if the sofa is settee, un-
cushioned at that, if so be it is Just long
enough for two, or say two and a-half,
with the two or two and a-halfin it.
Under such circumstances, and at such
time,, one can get at least sixty-nine and
a-half statute miles nearer "kingdom
come" than any other point in this world
laid down in 't Matte Brun."
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-12-21
THE HERCULEAN TASK
ACHHEVED!
Harris's Compound Fluid Extract OF
Sarsaparilla.

FTNHE proprietor of this preparation. notwith
= standing he was well aware OF great difn-
tempt in favor OF Sarsnparilla from his lsroyyi-
edge Of its acknowledged virtues.
It's bad reputation in this community Mt present
mas oeen brought about entirely bN tho ipnoranco
or dishonesty of those who prepared II /. whilst
sarsaparilla itself has uniformly enjoyed the CON
hdence of the Medical Profession in tho treatment
Of large class of diseases.
With knowledge of these facts, the pronrietor
OF the preparation now offered, both TO tho pub
nc and 70 tho profession, has attempted, and, 80
FAR as tho result of his efforts has beon tricd hos
succeeded, in accomplishing the Herculcan taslE
putation.
This he has done simply bv basino Tho MAJ, =,
his operation ON the latest discoveries aud inn
proVements in Pharmaceutical Science and wor-
king honestly to that plan.
He GOULD offer to the public ifbo tbonott al
visablc, tho usual number of original ana CONN
Inc certificates of its cfficacy,l from those who
have tried 1t, hut he perfers merely 70 ask for his
preparation a trial ut the hands OF the afflicted
lie can confidently recommend Il In ali form.
Of Scrofulus affections; as indolcnt tumefactions
and liberation Of the glands about tho neck, and
other par - tho body A bscesses az q t,,dtnrs
character Jhronc Sore Eyos epociaIIv In cbiIdren
most forms of Chronic diseascs of tho skin. viz
Eruptions, Dc, Headache, Costiveness. Debility,
OF appetite, Palpitation tho Heart Swifntnife
IN the Head, Nervous lrTitability, DC. 80
1t contributes greatly to tho elaboration Of
good, rich, healthy blood thus giving strength
ana Elgor 70 tho system and health and beauty
Harris,s Anti-Dyspepsia Pills.
This is confidently recommended as a mild and
certain Cathartie, extremely well adapted 70 pop
It Is entirely vegetable in It's composition, and
may be used by man, woman or child, under al
most any circumstances ofdiscase or exposure.
1t Is intended, primarily, for feat that of Dys-
pePsia attended by costive habit Of the bowels,
but may be used, and will DO found satisfactory
IN all cases in whchsa mild action Of the bowels
Harris's sck-hcadache Pills WAR
RASTED NO CURE MORAY.
This Is certain for that most distress
sing antctiOn Of the nervous system called tho
Sick headache, when taken according 10 the al
tections. It cures the disease in from twenty 20
thirty minutes, and that without vomiting or
purging: It's nse' moreover, tends 70 the entire
ses in each box. Price one dollar.
The above medicines for sale ut the Drug
store Of J. L. Carr, sole agent for Harrison coun~
". Dealers supplied at wholesale prices,
oct.2G 1y.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-12-21
Dr. Harris, Infirm,arv.

MO. 81 SOUTH GAY STREET, EBErwEEN SE-
~ CoND AND LOMBARD STREETS, ALT mo RE.
safe and speedy cure effected, money re-
CURED! Over twenty years experience in the
treatment of all forms private diseases, enables
DIR. HARRIS to insure sound and speedy cure IN
any of these complaints, His remedies ars free
from disgusting Oils, Balsams, poisonous Com
pounds of Mercury. and injurious Drugs, which
so often lead to exposure, rendering the unhappy
sufferer an INVALID FOR LIFE.
THIS 1NFIRMARY, celebrated throug bout the
UNION for the eectual cure ofal classes of Secret
Diseases, in the shortest time ever accomplished
by PROPER AND SAFE REMEDIES, was established
in this City over thirteen years ago. as u Refge
from Quackery. No public notice 6t this Insitu-
ton would be required, were it not ffr the num-
Der of strangers in large city exposed to impo-
sition from the illurfng habits of Nook DocroRs
who promise anything to enticc patients to their
Whited Sepulchers.
ENFEEEL MANHOOD, may here find Ger
tain restorative. The remedies ofDr. Harris in
renovating the MENTAL AND PHYSICAL POWERS, and
removing all organic disability. with other evils,
entailcd by Il CERTAIN SECRET HABIT, inno-
cent in action, certain in effect, and unsurpassed
by any discovery OF the age.
TO FEMALES.-Dr. II. has given particular
attention to Female Diseases. His experience
enables him to relieve SAFELY ARD SPEEDILY. all
Irregularities, Nervous Derangement, Constitu-
tional Weakness General Debility &c.
~ Prompt attention given to letters, and
treatment marked with skin and dclicacy.
~ Communications Sacredly inviOlate.
Distant persons cured at home, by addressing
DIR. GORDON HARRIS, Baltimore, (LETTERs
POST PAID.) Medicines sent in any direction by
mail
tEs-Avoid advertising quacls, who boast of
UNIVERSITY HONOR, that exists only in fancy, and
apply Mt once to DIR. Gordon Harris, who promi-
SEES no more than he can perform, and makes no
charges if azure is not effected.
Baltimore, July 2OGh, IS55.-1y.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-12-21

EEFEcTs OF WRoNG SPELLISG.-Not
long since. gentleman. then chorister
of a certain choir in Vermont, wrote to a
publisher in Boston for a copy of the sing
ing book, entitled {" The Ancient Lyre. -
In his communication he used the follow
ing - Please send me the Ancient Liar.
well bound" The publisher, in answer
to his request, replied: "My dear sir
/ do not doubt but the devil has been. and
still is in Boston. butt it will be difficult to
comply with your request, for the reason
that Boston influence is so strongly in his
frvorsi ii will be imp' ssibly TO bind him. -
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-12-21
500 Agents Wanted.

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w States, active and enterprizing men, to en-
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hshed IN the country. To men of good address,
such inducements will be offered as TO enable
them to make from s. to 80 day profit.
81 The books published by us are useful in
I their character, extremely popular and command
large sales wherever they are offered.
For further particulars, address postage paid
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Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-12-21
Books, Aencies &c.
THE VALLEY OF VIRGINIA
Fire and Marine Insurance
u j. Comm WallY.

WILL issue Policies ON all kinds of PROP
Wv ERTY, MERCHANDISE. DC, at FAIR
and EQUITABLE rates. -ll.l-,5-. ss-,t 81
The attention of the citizens of Virginia espe-
eially invited to this Company as Home Institu-
ton, based upon ample capital. and.guaranteed by
the best differences and conducted on the strie-
test principles ofequity, justice and economy.
HoNE OFrIcE-Winchester, Va.-President,
> os; 5; Carson Secretary, C. S. Funk; Actuyt
DIEEcroRs.-Jos.S S. Carson. Jas. P. Rely Fl
H. M'Guire, JAS. ii. Burgess Lloyd Logan, John
Kerr and n. w. Richardson.
J. c. HAZELETT,
Agent for Western Virginia.
TESTIMONIALS. ~
Winchester, May 81, 1883.
We, the undersigned, being solicited TO give our
opinion as TO the character and standing of the
Insurance Company of the Valley of Virginia,
have no hesitation in saying that we have the Mt
most confidence in the ability and integrity hea
President and Directors of that Company.
The fact that we have insured our wprop
y in the Company, is perhaps the strongest evil
dence we can give as to our opinion of its merits
J. III. SHERRARD, Cash. Farmers Banksof Va.
HoN. j. NJ. MASON, u. s. Senator.
JACOB SENSENY. Esq. Merchant. Winchester.
7. A. TIDBALL, Pres't of Blk of Valley of Va.
WHEELING REFERENcEs,-Logan, Carr 81 Co.
o. W. Heiskel, d. Co. augl0, IT,
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-12-21
PATRICK ROCHE.
SIX YEARS experience has proved chat for the

ClX YEARS experience has proved that for the
~ cure of Coughs, Colds, Consumptions, Asth-
ma, Splitting of Blood, Pain and Oppression of
Breast, there is nothing equal to HANCE's Con-
POUND SYRUP OF HoARHOUND.
This medicine has now been in use for six wears
during which time there has been a constant de,
mand Tor 1t, and its popularity instead of decli-
ming, has been always on the increase.
During this time many new medicines have
sprung up for the cure of the above COMPLAINTS
some OF which only lasted q few months and 9TH
ers not as long but Hanee's Syrup has readily
gone on gaining favor with all classes of society
until it has now become identified by MANY IA
miles as regular family medicine.
10 those who have never used the COMPOUND
Syrup Of Hoarhound, this notice is particularly
directed, as to those who have once experienced
its peculiarly happy effects, any praise offs merits
would be suPerfuous.
Proofs of the Efficacy of Hauce,s Com.
pound Syrup of Hoarhound in Re.
ievins afflicted Man!
Mr.. George I. Warrington, residing in York
street, Federal Hill, Baltimore, was attacked with
violent cough and sore throat after trying ma
ny remedies, was induced by friend to use Han
ce's Compound Syrup of Hoarhound, and before
using one bottle was entirely cured.
Another. yet more Astonishing.
Mrs Henrietta Merrick, residing in Monument
street, between Canal and Eden sereets was at
tackled with very severe cough and pain in the
breast, which was so intense, that it extended to
the shoulders. She was afflicted also with a pain
IN the side. After trying many remedies, she
was pursiiaded by friend to use Hanee's Com
pound Syrup of Hoarhound, and after using three
doses she experienced great relief and before she
had finished the bottle, entirely cured,
Price 40 cents per bottle, or 6 bottles for So
For sale by SETH S. HANCE, los Baltimore
street, and corner Charles and Pratt streets Bal
tmore-also for sale by A f. BARNES. CiarEs-
burg, and by Druggist and Storekeepers general.
~ au24 ly
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-12-21
Medicines.
$500 Challenge.

Whatever concerns the health and happiness of
the people is at all times of the most valuable i'm
portance. i take it for granted that every person
viii do all in their power to save the lives of their
children, and that every person will endeayor 20
promote their own health, at all sacrifices i feel
it my duty TO solemnly assure you that WORMS
according ID the opinion of tbs most celebrated
physicians, are the primary causes of large ma
liable. If yon have an appetite continually cham
geable from one kind Of food TO another, bad
breath, pain in the stomach, picking at the nose,
hardness and fulness of the belly dry cough slow
denote WORMS, aud You should at once apply
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-12-21
Notice.

Just RECEIVED at the Valley TS,,. a frcsb
- supply of SPRING and SUMMER GOODS
including all articles usually kept in a country
store, which We viii sell cheap for cash or produc
| have several valuable FARMS FOR SALE %
RENT, being pleasantly Situated on tho Railroad,
and some first rate business stands for stores or
tavernS.
Foriurther particulars, address the subscriber
at Iumberrort, Harrison co., Va.
JAMES Y. H0RSoR.
June 1SG, 1893.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-12-21
General Claim Agency al
Washington.

p A. SoMMERVILLE tenders his services to
IL. the public as Agent and Attorney for the
prosecution of every description of PENSION.
LAND, or other CLAIMS, before Congress or
any Of the Executive Departments of the General
government. Having been for some time EN-
Ployed upon various branches of the Pension Of
nee, he Is fully conversant with the especial mo-
aus observable in drawing and maturing paDers
relating to claims. Office on It'll street, opp6site
the General p. o. Department OFF O0-'0
~ LAND WARRa NTTssS ho,,,,l,.
and sold. To secure attention, the postage on
eoI1n51,unleatlons must be invariably prepaid.
--11IeSS rs ABOVE. jyl3 6m
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-12-21
J.F.R. WHEELER.
Life insured for Two Dollars.

BALTIIORE, Eutaw street, Dec. LIST. 1851.
Messrs. J. w. Bond 81 Co.-Gentleman AL
low me to render to you my most heartfelt thanks
for the great benefit my wife has received from
Mrs. PHARNUN's CANDY. which purchased from
you. My wife has been afflicted for several years
a most distressing cough it has entirely batfied
the skill of several of our most eminent physi-
clans, but Mrs. Pharnum's Candy has come out
of the trial triumphant; she had not used over
two dollars worth before she was entirely reliev
ed.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-12-21
The Life and Speeches of
Henry CLAW.

With portrait and view of the birthplace of
MT. Clay; in one handsome octave volume of l.
800 pages, beautifully bound in cloth, gilt
fnce only THREE DOLLARS OF, boundsin
Two Volumes, cloth, gilt, $3.50.
Inc work here presented is intended to trace
clearly the career of Mr.. Clay, from his entrance
on the stage of public life, down to the period of
his death mainly by the Light of his own lofty
and persuasive eloquence. Mr.. Clay's parliament
tsry efforts, clear, direct and vigorous, embody
all the illustration that is peedful to their own
Observation-Disclosures great importance, variety
and indestructibe interest of the topics he gene
rally discussed--the character and abity of tn
orator, the direct and exact bearing of his arpu-
ments on the controversies and interests of the
times-all combine 70 render his speeches among
the most valuable contributions of ana
Genius to the enlightenment and elevation of the
American people =
JAS. L. GIHoN, Publisher.
No. 104, Chestnut St. PhiIadeIphia.
~ Good, active men, who wish TO ENGAGE in
the sale OF the above work, will be allowed dis
count sufhciently large TO enable them tolnake a
INST rate business oft. For further particulars
Auuless j. GIHoN, Publisher,
No. 1O2 Chestnut st. Philad.
eTspaPers throughout the country giving
the ABOVE few conspicuous insertions and cali
ing attention to it. will be entitled to a copy of
the book, deliverable at the Sfee of the publish
ef' og sending him copy of the paper. oc5
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-12-21
Harris.s sck-hcadache Pills WAR
RANTED NO CURE MORAY.
Long Hooked for Come af
Last!

1--WE subscriber respectfully informs the citI.
Il zens Of Harrison and the adjoining counties,
that he has on hand and viii keep q constant
supply Of the PATENT PREMIUM CHURH,
which will be sold cheap for cash. This churn
has taken the premium at several State Fairs and
Is generally conceded TO be tho best In use. Toss
wanting article in this line are invited 70 call
at my shop near the Foundry.
July 2oth. 1ssa.-arn. : y 80
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-12-21
Medicines.
Triumph of Science.
RS. PHARNUMeS COUGH CANDY

Wonder and blessing of the age.
COUGHS, COLDS, AND HoARSNESS Gu
" RED IN-FROM 0NET0 TWELVEH HOURS.
Mrs. Pharnum,s Cough Candy is composed of
twenty-five of the most curative medical herbs in
the materia medica, and can be used by persons
of any age, from the youngest infant to those
most advanced in age with perfect safety.
This Candy isrecomrnendedby physicians to those
who use their lungs, in talking and singing great
deal it has tendency to clear the voice and re-
move hoarsness. Thousands can testify TO the
efficacy of this medicinal preparation. Its ingre
dients are vegetable ard prefeetly harmless, and
it can be used as freely other simple candies !;
even infants can take It with perfect safety. Il
is no patent, NO quack preparation, which is the
cause Of the physicians prescribing it extensive
ly:
He that hath an ear to hear, let him hear.n
BALTIMORE, November Is, 1851.
Dear Madam : The duties ofmy business have
affections. i have been deprived of the power
of attending to the duties of my profession, aud
should have been, had it not been for the benign
effects of your INDICATED CANDY. tried it but
q few hours before 1 began to reap the advan-
tage ofits effects My cough and hoarsness soon
left me.
My LUNGS ARE HEAIED.-And my ap-stite
greatly improved. /, therefore, have no hesita-
ton in adding my testimony to that of the many
who have experienced the benefits of your val
liable cough candy.
WILLIAM MERCER.
To Mrs. Pharnum.
READ READ.! READIiI
BALTIMORE, Dec. 10, 1852.
have used Mrs. Pharnum's Cough Candy in
my family, and am pleased to say that it has
far exceeded my expectations and would re-
commend it to all, for coughs and colds. 1t is,
without exception, the best medicine have ev-
er tried.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-12-21
s. II. HALL.
Albemarle street. near Wilk.
Purifying the blood!

This is to certify, that l was afflicted with
violent pain in my breast and right arm, which
suppose proceeded from the impure state of my
bio ID. was recommended to take Hance's Snr-
saparilla or Blood Pills, and after taking one
box, the pain entirely removed from my
breast and arm. found them extremely gen
tie in their operation, and would recommend
them to every person in want of mild purga-
tive.
PATRICK ROCHE.
No. 90 Cowny St., between Howard and Eutaw.
In purchasing these pills, let me add
81 ONE WORD OF CATUIoN. 81
Always ask for Hance's Pills, and purchase of
none but those advertised as agents and if conve-
nient, call and see the proprietor himself
For sale by SETH S. HANGE, los Baltimore
street, and corner of Pratt sts., Baltimore.
~ Price 25 cents per box, for Hance,s Gen
nine Pills, or five for 81. Also for sale by A F.
BARNES, Clarksburg, Va, and by Druggist and
generally. ap24 1y
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-12-21
HoBENsAcK,s WORM SYRUP.

An article founded upon scientific principles,
compounded with purely vegetable substances,
being perfectly safe when taken, and can DO given
to the most tender infant with decided beneficial
effect, where bowel complaints and diarrhoea have
perties of my Worm Syrup are such that stands
without unequal in the catalogue of medicines,
in giving strength and tone to the stomach, which
with DYSPEPSIA. It he astonishing cures per-
formed by this Syrup, after physicians have fail
ed Is the best evidence ofitssuperior efficacy over
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-12-21

Yours respectfully.
(Signed) THOMAS FROST.
Price twenty-five cents per package or five
packages for 81 90. For sale by A. F. BARNES,
Clarksburg, Va, andDruggist. and Storekeepers
generally. au24 ly
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-12-21

Cakes, COnfecfioneries, &c-
John s. HERSHBERGER, respectfully in
81 forms the citizens of Clarksbnrg, flIat he 10
prepared, at few days notice, % furnish PAR
TIES, WEDDINGS &c, with Cake, Confec-
tioneries, or anything in that line, In tho very
best style, and NJ reasonable rates. febI6
oALT.-5O barrels Salt on hand and for sale
- low by
clarksbgrg, July 9Th, 1853.