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Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-06-22
The Worlds Fair Mt New York.

This exhibition is exciting eonsidera-
Bile interest throughout the country at
this time, and from accounts is likely to
be an improvement upon that held at
London. The building and grounds oc-
cupied, are not as extensive as those at
London. but will be occupied only by
objects of interest, absolute curiosities,
&c, while the previous one was to a very
great extent, filed by articles undeser-
wing of attention. This improvement is
highly complimented by all who expert
enced the tediousness Of hunting among
the great mass of articles in the former
exhibition, for something commanding
the attention. A large number of works
of art, manufactures and natural curiosi-
ties have arrived from Europe and other
places. A number of European dignita-
ries have also arrived as Commissioners.
The exhibition is to be formally opened
about the 18th of July. In order to give
our readers full information of the sayings
and doings at this great Fair, we have
procured the services Of correspondent
at New York, who will weekly give us a
full description of everything connected
with it that may be worthy of notice its
euriosittes, its visitors, its exhibitors, its
scenes. its gossip; as well as other mat
tiers of interest in and about the city du-
ring the coming eventful summer.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-06-22
European Difficulty.

The London correspondent of the New
York Commercial Advertiser. writes as
follows in relation to the European diff
Guilty -
The exact nature of the demands of
Russia upon Turkey are still enveloped as
usual in the mysteries of diplomacy, but
are supposed simply to be. that the vari-
GUS concessions granted to the Greek
Church in Turkey during the last four
centuries, shall now be confirmed and
guaranteed by regular diplomatic con-
vention.
To this. the reply of the Sultan has
been, that it is his firm intention to re-
epect the letter of those concessions and
extend them on all possible occasions IN
the most liberal manner, but that 1t would
amount to a total forfeiture of his indie
pendence if he were to submit TO enter in
to treaties with other powers as TO his
obligations with his own subjects. and that
consequently nothing shall induce him to
submit to such requirements.
England at present has made no direct
movement, nor is it believed 1t VIII inter,
fere, except as mediator, unless II should
Prove that notwithstanding the solemn
protest Russia made few weeks since to
the effect that she had no ulperior design
upon the country, deliberate resolution
has been formed TO attack it at any
cost.
In London, belief prevails that the
whole matter will end in an explanation
and compromises, but it must he confess
| sed that this is to be attributed solely to
the feeling that the continental absolu-
lists are afraid of provoking war, ow-
ing to the Interior consequences which
might result with regard to a new rising
of Liberals, rather than from any sign to
be gathered from the recent aspect of at
fairs, or the tone in which they are appa-
rently being carried on. Judging from
all that has trauspired thus far, locker
on would be justified in saying that a
more determined resolution TO bring about
hostilities never manifested itselftha that
which is now to be seen in the conduct oil
| Russia.
The probability. however, is. that re-
sistance on the part of the Sultan was not
for a moment anticipated. and that all the
warlike demonstrations and naughty mott
| fcations put forth, were resorted To in a
firm belief that they would be acccded to
through fear. This calculation having
been disappointed. the step will perhaps
be adopted of declaring that Prince Mem
chikotf had exceeded his instructions.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-06-22

Gus to public prosperity. Our wealthy
people copy all the foolish and extrava-
giant caprices Of European fashion, with :
out considering that we have not their
laws of in heritance among us and that
our frequent changes of policy render
property tar more precarious here than
IN the Old World They have an un,
doubted right to spend their thousands as
they please and if they spend them ride
ulously, IL is consoling to reflect that they
must. IN some way or other, benefit the
poorer classes. People of moderate for
tunes have likewise an unquestonable
right to dispose Of their hundreds as they
pleasei but ! would ask. is it wise to risk
your happiness in foolish attempt to
keep up with the opulent? Nay, if any
unsupported change in affairs should de-
prive you of few yearly hundreds, you
will find your expenses have exceeded
your income; thus the foundation of an
accommodating debt will be laid. aud your
family will have formed habits but poorly
calculated to save you from the threatened
ruin. Not one valuable friend will be
gained by living beyond your means, and
old age will be left to comparative if not
utter poverty.
There is nothing in which the extraya-
gance of the present day strikes me so for
chilly as the manner in which our young
people of moderate fortunes furnish their
houses.
a few weeks since, called upon far
mer's daughter, who had lately married a
young physician of moderate talents and
destitute of fortune. Her father had Civ
en- her at her marriage all he ever expect
ed to give her, viz : two thousand dollars
Yet the lower part of her house was fur
nished with as much splendor as we usu-
ally find among the wealthiest. The
whole two thousand had been expended
upon Brussels carpets alabaster vases, ma
hogany chairs and marble tables. L af-
forwards learned that the more useful
household utensils had been forgotten;
and that, few weeks after the wedding
she was actually obliged to apply to her
husband for money to purchase baskets,
iron spoons, clothes-lines, &C., and heI
husband, made irritable by the want oil
money, pettishly demanded why she had
50 many things they do not want. Did
the Doctor gain any patients, or she a
single friend, by offering the visitors wa,
ter in richly cut glass tumblers, or serving
them with costly damask napkins instead
of plain soft towels ?
No. their foolish vanity made them less
happy, and no more respectable.
Had the young lady been content with
Kidderminister carpets and tasteful vases
of her own making, she might have put
one thousand dollars Mt interest: had She
obtained six per cent, it would have clo-
thed her as well as the wife of any man
who depend merely upon his own indus,
try ought to be clothed. This would have
saved much domestic disquiet for aftel
all, human nature is human nature, and a
wife is never better beloved because she
leases for money.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-06-22

The MARYLvND COLONY IN L1BER1A.--We
learn from the Colonization Journal that
Messrs. Prout and Cassel have been APP
pointed commissioners by the Maryland
Colony in Liberia to visit this country and
arrange their future relations with the
Maryland State Colonization Society. 1t
appears the people of the Colony have
unanimously voted in favor ola separate in
dependent State government. and that DR.
McGill had determined to allow them to
chose delegates to convention to form a
constitution. The colony appears to be
in hourishing condition; food was album
dant; the demand for mechanical and 9TH
or labor active and increasing. the crops
exceedingly large. and she people gener-
ally contented and prosperous.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-06-22

ES- The Gold Discoveries in Arkan.
sas, on the 0uachita river, have created
considerable Of Sur in that region, but
1t is doubtful if there is sufficient Of the
precious dust TO be had TO pay expenses.
The ouachita Herald of the 30th ultimo.
says:
New discoveries are constantly being
made Gold in small quantities has been
found in the valleys, on the hill tops, and
indeed almost everywhere where search
has been made. Scarcely a rock can be
found that does not contain some sign Of
gold. Some quartz rock has been found,
which, il is said, will compare fayorably
with the California quartz. We saw q
very fine specimen few days ago Of what
is called the honey-comb quartz, which is
always considered the best indications Of
rich diggins."
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-06-22

A Man IN DIsGUIsE.-Last summer a
(rePuted) female was going the rounds,
instructing ladies in the art of cutting
dresses, DC. hailing from the North, we
believe. We understand that this person
recently died in one of the upper counties
when the discovery was made that the
cutter OF ladies' garments was man in
disguise-one who had donned the petit
coats for some unexplained reason, and
passed for female until after death.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-06-22
For coOper's Register.
Temperance Meeting.

A meeting of the citizens of West
Milford. was held at the Common Hall,
on June 18th, 1853 Mr.. Bolen was
called to the chair, and Messrs. II. NJ.
Miller aud G. N. Austin were elected
Secretaries. On motion. the object of
the meeting was explained by MIR. II.
M. Miller. and the following preamble and
resolutions were adopted.
Whereas, we, the citizens of West
Milford and vicinity seeing and knowing
by experience the baneful, demoralizing,
and soul-destroying influence of the traffic
in ardent spirits, and believing that it is
high time that the friends of temperance
and moral order should exert their infiu
ence against this worst of evils.
Res0l0ed. Therefore, that we, as citizens
of West Milford and vicinity. pray the
County Court to withhold licenses to retail
liquor from any and every man in the
county.
RESOLVED. That we appoint a committee
of five, whose business it shall be to pre-
pare memorial, and to procure the
names of as many petitioners as possible,
to effect the above named object.
RESOLVED, That the proceedings of this
meeting be made out and sent to the
Editor of Cooper's Clarksburg Register
for publication.
H. 4 NJ N MllLEa, sse'ys.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-06-22
The jacques Cases.
There probably never was a 1,

There probably never was trial
in this section of the State, in which so
great an interest was felt, as in the trial of
David Jacques and his wife. for being con
nccted with the burnings in our town in
the fall of 1851. The prisoners have
been confined in our Jail for about nine
teen months. and though frequently pla-
ced upon trial, it was never brought to a
final termination. except in one case in
which they were found guilty and their
punishment fixed at three years in the
penitentiary. which verdict was set aside
so far as regards him.
Our Circuit Court, which met on the
9th instant, has been assiduously enga-
ged in trying these prisoners for arson.
which is a capital offence in this State,
and probably no case of the kind was ever
more ably conducted in the Harrison
county Court House. by both Judge and
counsel, than this. All speak fattering-
ly of the promptness and ability of the
decisions of Judge Thompson, as well as
his practical views and business habits
The hearing of the evidence was conclu-
ded on Thursday last, eud was immedi-
ately followed by B. W. Jackson. Esq.
on the part of the Co nonwealth, who
was successfully follow by Col. BENZ.
Wilson, L. S. johnson, Esq, of Taylor,
and A. F. Raymond. Esq, of Fairmont,
for the defence, and Col. A. J. Smith for
the Commonwealth. Our other duties
did not allow US to listen to the whole of
the pleadings in this case, but we heard
portion OF the address of each, and we
are free to confess that they exceeded any
thing of the kind we ever listened to-
Apart from the interest and Importance OF
the case, there was, undoubtedly. lauda-
BILE rivalry and ambition to excel among
the counsel.-and well did each acquit
himself. Mr.. jackson led off in a mas
terly effort which proved that he fully
understood his case, and which places
him in the rank with our best lawyers.
He was followed by Col. Wilson, who
spoke with great energy and spirit. and
who by this effort, added much to his al
ready high reputation as an orator. We
were so unfortunate as to hear but small
portion of the address Of Mr.. johnson,
but we understand he acquitted himself in
a manner highly creditable as lawyer
and speaker. But the great efforts on
this occasion, were understood to have been
made by Mr.. Haymo nd and Col. Smith.
We believe they each spoke about six
hours. The appeals of Mr.. Raymond
were sometimes pathetic in the extrem e,
affec ing the jury to tears, while the elo-
quent strains of Col. Smith seemed to en-
chain and carry away alike jury and
spectators. Mr.. Raymond has created
for himselfa very enviable reputation at
this bar, and Col. Smith has added great
ly to his already high standing as a legal
gentleman.
The case was given to the jury about
y o'clock on Saturday evening, who af-
ter an absence of few minutes, brought
in verdict of NOT GUILTY
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-06-22

ExAmNATIos OF THE REMAINS OF Ar.
THUR SPRrse.-The body of Arthur Spring
was taken TO the dissecting room of the
Philadelphia College of Medicine on Sa-
turday, and anatomically examined by
Professor James McClintock, in the pre-
sence of DR.. Kirkbridc. DR.. Evans. and
several physicians and other scientific
gentlemen and the students Of the medi-
cal class. The Bulletin says:
g The chronological developments OF
the head Of the murderer we're character
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-06-22
Shooting of n FaithIess Wife and he
Paramount.

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Paramount.
An affair which naturally creates much
excitement and remark occurred at Wash
ington, d. c., on the 18th inst, showing
melancholy criminality and unfaithfullness
on the part of wife, and leading to ia
tai result, tits supposed. About o'clock,
A. FL. j. Morrison, formerly express agent,
upon entering his chamber discovered
Erasmus Hester, a clerk in the store of
Barnes Il Mitchell concealed with Mrs.
Morrison, his wife. He forthwith drew a
revolver and shot them both. Hester is
mortally wounded. 1t is thought Mrs. NJ
will recover. Morrison was arrested and
committed.
There are various conflicting reports Of
this affair, but the most reliable account
is that Morrison, who had been married
about six months, suspected his wife, a
very young and handsome woman, of inn
proper familiarity. He told he that he
should leave town this afternoon, where
upon she notified Hester of his supposed
absence, who subsequently, called on her
at her lodgings in Pennsylvania ave-
nue..
Morrison, in the meanwhile, having
watched their movements, sprang upon
them suddenly, and finding the pair to-
gether in her chamber, both in disAa6ilLe,
he instantly drew revolver and fired three
or four shots, one of which took effect up
on Hester. the ball passed through his body
and endangering life. Another ball pas
sed through the arm and side of his wife,
wounding seriously but not dangerously.
Morrison Immediately gave himselfup to
the authorities, and was committed. Hes
ter being informed by the physicians that
he might not survive but few minutes,
made statement to Capt. Goddard to the
effect that he had no criminal intention,
but failed to account for the predicament
in which he was caught.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-06-22

DAMAGES AGAINST RAILRoADs.-M'Ile
Camille yarillat. young lady in New
Orleans, has recovered 81 900 damages
against the Carrollton railroad company
for injuries to her person, caused by a
collision on the road on the 9Th OF March
last. Lewis B. Stone has recovered a
verdict of $4,000 damages against the
Hudson River Railroad Company for in
juries to his person, caused by collision
on their road.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-06-22
nw The Secretary of State has issued

re- The Secretary of State has issued
a series of instructions to our Diploma
tic representatives abroad, which are re-
ferred to by the press of both parties.
in terms Of high commentator. The
New York Tribune speaks of them as
follows:
cit eminently merits. and will obtain
the appreciation of every American. We
refer to the department of State. to the
eountry's diplomatic agents at foreign
courts. 1t is paper whose tenor and
language alike do honor to the Secreta-
ry whose signature gives it authority"
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-06-22
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R. BoLEN, Pres

W1LLFuL MuRDER.-On Thursday eve
ming, last, some four or five miles above
this place, Charles Wagner. SON of our
esteemed friend, Mr.. James Wagner,
was shot down without any provocation
whatever, by one John McMahan. Mr..
Wagner had been to this place at the
election, and had returned home in COM
pany with his father and two or three
others. In the evening, after putting
away his horse, he returned to the door
yard in company with his sister and some
other persons, when McMahan coming
up within shooting distance. fired rifle
amongst them. Mr.. Wagner asked Nc
Mahan if it was him Mr.. w., he had
shot at-he said he did not. Wagner
went towards McMahan and asked him
what he wanted-McMahan said if he did
not stop he would blow hole through
him''-at the same time raising his other
rifle Che had two rifles with him. and f.
red. the ball entering the right side be-
tween the second and third rib. He Ii
we'd in great pain until the next morning,
when he expired. He was an estimable
young man, and his untimely death is
much regretted by all who knew him
McMahan fled to the river and crossed
over to Pomeroy, Ohio. Having heard
of the horrible transaction. the city autho-
rites of that place arrested and confined
him in Jail until warrant was issued by a
Justice of this State /; he was promptly de-
liyered up, and is now in the Jail of this
county awaiting his trial.-West Columbia
Bulletin.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-06-22
Terrible Fire in the Woods Of Canada

AetfA0fe Flre In the WOODS OF Canada
Our Canadian exchanges are full of &C
counts OF the recent fires III the woods ON
Inc Ottawa and the vicinity of Bytown.
Inc extent OF the calamity is as vet i'm
perfectly SHOWN but it is supposed that
space OF at least twenty-five thousand
square miles was burnt over md that
from four to five hundred families are
rendered homeless. 1t is feared H.,
numbe of lives have been lost. -@'
We learn from the Bytown Gaze.,.
that the fire laid waste a Considerable
portion of the townships of Westmeash.
Ross, Bago, Pembroke. the rears of the
townships of Bromley and Horton. in Up
per Canada; portions of the islands Of
Calmut and Les Alumutes. lying between
Upper and Lower Canada. and the town
ships of Shean and Westmeath in Lower
Canada. The fire originated on Monday.
May 18th. about ten O'Clock. A H., and
was caused BY fires which were kindled
in different places for the purpose of
clearing land. AS very high wind was
blowing at the time. the flames were car
ried along rapidly and irresistibiy in their
fearful course, and burned fercely until
evening.
The scene, as described by eye witness
ses, was of the most terrific and appalling
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Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-06-22

CouSTERFErrs on THE CIrIzEss' Bank.
Two counterfeit twenty dollar bills on
the Citizens Bank of Baltimore were pas
sed at Parkersburg Va. last week. II is
said the notes are very well executed,
and calculated TO deceive the best Of
judges Vignette, female fignre hold
ing cornucopia. On the left end ship
under sail.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-06-22

IND1crED.-We understand that Frank
lin G. Stewart has been. indicted for ma
King a good road upon las opn property. and
'Oith his o'On money! Served him right
any man who has no more respect for the
time honored customs of Harrison county,
ought to be indicted.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-06-22

RE- Horace Greedy of the New York
Tribune in speaking of the recent APP
pointments made by President Pierce,
says, "the Charges are fair lot-better
than the average of the last twenty
years
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-06-22

WHEAT AND CoRs CRops.-We learn
from the Cambridge Md } Democrat that
the smut has injured the wheat Crop in
that county very mnch. some fields not
being worth cutting. The cool nights has
also caused the bud worm to injure the
corn SO that great many farmero have to
Plaut nearly their entire crop again.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-06-22

LATE AND lMPoRTAHr FROM CHiSA.--
PRoaREss OF THE REBELLIoN.-The New
York Commercial publishes a series of
private Geographic dispatches from Triest.
on the arrival there of the overland mail
by London mercantile house of the first
respectability, and largely engaged in the
China and India trade. They are trans
mitted to house in New York of equal
responsibility and engaged in the same
trade. The first of these dispatches
mentions that il was reported the insur-
gents had possession of Nankin. There
was, it is added, no change in the quota
tons for tea and unbleached silk at Canton
on the 9th of April. The second dispatch
is as follows, from the same source
1.-The Hong Kong Gazette of April 4,
the latest date received here has intelli-
gence from Shanghai to the 28th of
March. Nothing positive was known re-
speeding the fate of Hankin. There was
no commercial advices from Shanghai. bu-
siness being on stand. A brig and four
European war-steamers were at that port,
but nothing further was known at Hong
Kong"
In addition TO these dispatches. the
Commercial has been placed in the pos
session of the one addressed. also from
Friest, on the arrival ofthe mail to nnoth-
or London firm, as follows:
: The insurgents have taken the exie-
rior walls of Nankin, and the place must
fall into their hands. All business Is
stopped. Sir N. Bonliam did NOT infer
fcre"
Ii will be seen that the above dispatch
es are. somewhat contradictory. Mer-
chants in New York express the very
confident belief that the report of the in
tervention of England. France and the
United States will prove to be without
foundation. and had arisen from the SIM
pie fact that force had been placed at
Shanghai TO guard the lives and property
of foreign residents.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-06-22

GooDs FOR THE ExHrBrrIos-Upw ard
ofthree hundred and sixty nine packages
Of goods for the New York exhibition of
the Industry Of all nations have arrived
since the 81 st of May.