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Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-09-21

The FEVER AT New ORLEAxs.-A let
tar dated New Orleans, August 18th.
says:
people begin to die here in way
that does not resemble the yellow fever.
Within few days many have died in less
than twenty-four hours after being Ia
ken, and almost Immediately after the
breath has left the body, it turns spotted,
being covered all over with black ,spots,
so that it is supposed there is some other
pestilence among us besides yellow fe-
yer. Some think it is the plague, same
as was SO fatal in Rio Janerio last year.
1t is enough, however, for US 10 know that
from gao to $50 daily die by the pre- vail
ing epidemic. Our cemetery reports of
interments BY no means include all ma
ny are hurried out OF The city, and die
and are buried in the country. l have
never before seen so much alarm and con-
fusion about sickness in this city all fee
who can get away. It rains every day,
and hot sun is stewing us up when not
raining"
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-09-21

CoPrza sSAKEs-The Hardy (vir-
gIninia) Wing. learns that lad, son of
MIR. Thomas Dayy, living on Mil Creek, in
Hampshire county, was bitten on the foot
by copper snake short time since.
1t appears that the young man was
sleeping on pallet on the floor, and the
snake having gotten into the bed: bit him
while he was asleep. The pain from the
bite caused him TO awake, when on hold
ing his foot up the snake made two or
three efforts to bite him again. No atten-
ton being paid to it during the night the
next morning his leg had become so much
swollen that il bursted open. Liquor be-
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-09-21

THE WESTON HERALD.-This is the IT,
tie of a new paper started at Weston, the
second number Of which has been receiy-
ed by us. The Herald is published by
F. j. Alfred, formerly Of the Staunton
Vindicator, and is neat looking, well
edited paper, and is Democratic in poll
tics. Weston ought TO support Demo
cratic paper, and we hope Mr.. Alfred
will meet with better success than his
predecessor.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-09-21

Gs- An attempt WAS made to break out
of our Jail last week, but was fortunately
discovered in time. From the jaior's
statement it appears that two prisoners
awaiting their trial at the Circuit Court of
This county, were removed from the cell
they usually occupied INFO another, for
the purpose Of having this cell whitcwash
ed it was then discovered that the iron
bars OF one of the windows were nearly
sawed through, and on search being ma !e.
a regular burglars saw was found under
on which the prisoners slept.
FdirDtom Republican.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-09-21
Glurkshllrg Resistar
/" Equal Rights and Equal Laws: :"
CLARKsBURG, WEDNESDAY, sEPT.a1, 1855
~ We last week took a flying trip

re- We last week took flying trip
through Doddridge, Richie, Wood and
Peasants counties. Business along the
line of the railroad appears to be brisk,
though owing to scarcity of hands the
work on some points of the road has been
somewhat retarded generally, however.
it is progressing with great rapidity.
The farmers are proftting by the in
creased population caused by the con-
struction of the road more than anyi 9TH
er class of citizens. With oats at fifty
cents, corn seventy-fve per bushel, and
other of their productions in proportion.
and that cash, they areI pocketing an
amount of money heretofore unknown to
them.
The Circuit Court for Richie county
was held in Harrisville last week-Hon.
G. w. Summers on the bench-but no
business of general interest was transact
ed. The Judge presided with a becoming
dignity. without the assumption of that
self importance which sogenerally attach
es to small minds. He appears to be ia
vorite both with the bar and clients.
The Parkersburgers are decidedly
down in the mouth about the loss of their
connection with the Ohio companies
Let them profit by the lesson and cease
to be selfish. The town of Parkersburg
has improved very much during the last
two years, and evinces symptoms of be-
ing place of no little Importance in a
short space OF time.
The Ohio is very low. giving the small
boats a complete monopoly of the trade,
which they are profting by, and reaping
a rich harvest of freight and passengers at
exorbitant prices.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-09-21

a WISDFALL.-The Rev. Mr.. Clawson
OF the NJ. P. Church. who in many places
is called the wild man" in consequence
OF his eccentrici;ies.i is left heir to an estate
in England valued at one millions of dol
lars! Mr. G. was very poor. and has had
to struggle thus far with large and de-
pendent family. The estate comes to him
by his wife, and the business is SO COM
pletely settled up that he can draw tho
amount through Bankers either at New
York or Philadelphia. He is now travel
ing circuit near Clarksburg. in Western
Virginia.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-09-21

A THRILLING ScENE-A few days since,
as the express train from Baltimore was
passing the vicinity of Naaman's creek,
at the rate of forty miles an hour, a hor.
rifying sight was witnessed by those ha-
wing charge of the train. A man, appa-
rently fisherman, inhabiting one of the
ehantles close by, who was laboring I'M
der mania pott, had thrown himself upon
the rails for the purpose of seIf-destruc-
ton; but two females having drawn him
off, were engaged in dreadful struggle
to prevent his again throwing himself be-
fore the train. One had a deadly grin
ofhis legs, while the other was kneeIinr
upon his breast, as the iron horse went
laundering by, closely grazing her clo-
thing, indeed SO close that her own es-
cape from instant death was almost i'm
minent. The whole scene occupied but
an instant, and scarcely any of the passsn-
gers were aware of the calamity that had
been impending. Those who witnessed
it were horror struck. knowing the i'm
possibility to prevent the destruction of
all three if the maniac succeeded in strun-
Cling only few inches nearer the rail.
PRHq Led0er.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-09-21

SUPERINTENDENT OF THE n. W. TURPIKE.
1t will be seen by the proceedings of the
Board of Public Works published in to-
days paper, that Albert G. Kidwell has
been appointed Superintendent of the
North Western Turnpike. in place of Col.
Josiah D. Wilson, who has held the place
for number of years. This appoint
ment is a good enc. The retiring Super
intendent, Col. Wilson, has the reputa-
ton of being one of the best officers of
the kind in the State, which he undoub:-
edly deserves but we predict that Mr..
KiLwell will give no less satisfaction. He
is practical man, well acquainted with
works Of internal improvement, and with
al, good Democrat. His name was
sought to be brought before the Conve n
ton at Winchester, which was steadfastly
opposed By himself.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-09-21

sympathies were all warmly in favor Of
Turkey, in her present differences with
Russia, and that the people of his conn
t.y regarded her cause as most lust one
In reply. the minister expressed his thanks
to Senator Douglas. The agent of the
Porte, who visited the United States some
years ago. said the Sultan and his pow
eminent We're much gratifed by the man.
ner in which he had been received there.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-09-21

Hon. JOHN :. DIX AND THE ABOLITION
1srs.-The Hon. John A Dix, of New
York, having been represented, during
the present political canvass il Georgia
as an abolitionist, has written letter to
a gentleman of that State, in which he
thus defines his position:
"1st. That | am not, nor never have
been an abolitionist in any sense of that
term. On the contrary, have been an
open and uniform opponent of all aboli-
ton movements in this State. and else
where, since they commenced in 1885, to
the present time. While in the Senate of
the United States, opposed the extension
of slavery to free territory-a question
entirely distinct from interference with
slavery where it already exists. In the
latter case, l have steadily opposed all
external interference with it.
{" I'd. That l have, on all occasions.
public and private since the Fugitive
Slave Law passed, declared myself in ia
vcr of carrying it into execution in good
faith, like every other law of the land.
sd. That l was in favor of the union
of the Democracy of this State, which
was consummated in 1850, continued in
1851, on the basis of the Compromise
Measures. and in 1859, on the basis of
the Baltimore Platform.
"4th. That have, since the Baltimore
Convention in June, 1859, repeatedly pi-
ven my public assent to its proceedings
and acquiesced in its declarations. as an
adjustment of disturbing questions, by
which L was willing to abide"
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-09-21

Mn. EDIroR.-Allow me through the
the medium of your paper. to express
my satisfaction with, recent sojourn at
the sPRIG HOUSE, at Wheeling Va. The
gentlemanly proprietors of this hotel spare
no pains to render their guests comforta-
BILE, and their visits pleasant. By giving
this an insertion in your columns you will
oblige A RECENT GUEST.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-09-21

ES- E. J. Armstrong, Commissioner of
Board of Public Works, passed through
town yesterday, on tour of inspection of
the public works south of here. He
looks we'll. and appears fully awake to
the Importance of instilling into our i'm.
provemeut system increased energy. as
well as economy and practical business
habits.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-09-21
DEPARTURE OF EmoRAsrs AND MISSION

DEPARTURE OF EM1aRANrs AND MISSION
ARIES TO LIBERIA.-The barque Gem,
Capt. Lawlin, will sail from New York on
the 9th inst, on a trading voyage to the
coast OF Africa, taking two Missionaries
OF the Old School Presbyterian Church,
viz Rev. Edwin T. Williams and vii.
liam Clemins, with their wives, wlrO 90 70
the island of Carisco. The New York
Colonization Society will send ont
about one hundred emigrants on the 18th
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-09-21

w- Mr.. Crugar w. Smith, of Clarks-
burg, is now engaged in putting on tin
roof to the New Banking House in Yves
ton, and making the building, otherwise,
fre-proof. He is good workman, besides,
a good democrat, and will execute the
work WE'LL Weston Herald
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-09-21
The Board of Public Works.

The Richmond Enquirer of the 18th
inst, contains the following proceedings
of the Board of Public Works
/" This body adjourned on Saturday
evening last, after short but laborious
session of six days. Much business of
Importance. to the public i'm provenents
in the State was transacted. Among
other orders, tending to the energetic and
satisfactory location and construction of
the Covington and Ohio Railroad, was
one directing Charles B. Fisk. Esq, the
Chief Engineer in charge of the re-sur
veys of the Monroe and Meadow river
routes, to cause an additional survey to
be made of the Greenbrier route also. so
that the Board may be in possession of
every important fact calculated to devel-
presented by each of the rival routes,
when they meet to decide finally between
them
The superintendent of the Coving-
ton and Ohio Road was instructed to
advertise for proposals to furnish passcn-
ger and freight cars, and cast iron. &C.,
for turnouts, for the Eastern and Western
divisions of the road, to be delivered at
each end, and to be made on the line of
the road or elsewhere, and, also, to ad-
vertisc for proposals TO furnish the rails
that will be needed on the entire track, 10
be made on tie track ofMe road. This or
der may have an important effect upon
the iron and manufacturing interests of
Virginia, and is an encouragement to
those interests that we are highly graft
fed to announce.
"Another order related to the increase
of the force upon the Blue Ridge Rail-
Road, and the rapid prosecution of that
been admirably executed.
They also made important changes
in several of the State Turnpike improve
ments, looking to economy and more eff
ficient superintendent. The Beverly
and Fairmont and Huttonsyille and Hun
tersville Roads have been united and
placed under the superintendent of Jo-
nathan Curry, of Taylor county, at sa-
larry of 500 dollars per annum and travel
ing expenses.
g The Ohio River and Maryland and
Fairmont and Wheeling roads have been
united and placed under the superin;cn-
dence of Austin Merrill of Fairmont, at
a salary of $500 per aunum, and travelling
expenses. Albert G.. KidwelI of Marion
county was appointed superintendent OF
the North Western Turnpike. at a salary
of eight hundred dollars and trave ling
expenses. These appointments are to
take effect from and after the first day OF
October next From the same date the
salary of Hamilton G. Johnson. Superin-
tendent of the Staunton and Parkersburg
Road will be 700 dolls. per annum and
travelling expenses.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-09-21

g We learn by private letter to a
gentleman in this place, that SAMUEL CAM
ERoN, the '' right of way King" died at
Moundsyille. few miles below Wheeling.
of Cholera. on Sunday last the 18th inst.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-09-21

Lo.o-F.-The Lodge of Odd Fellows
at Fairmont, intended having procession
in Regalia. and an Grafton by some COM
petent brother. on Thursday. the 22d inst,
To members of the Order. in good STAN
ding cordial invitation is given to parti-
pate in the exercises of the occasion.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-09-21

of October. About the same time, anoth-
er expedition will leave Baltimore and
Norfolk, with over two hundred emigrants.
Quite a company is gathering in Circle
vile, Ohio, and in Indiana, with the de-
sign of emigrating this fall.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-09-21

LOST POCKET BooK.-The Pocket Bo ok
of Mr.. Jos. Cheuvront was lost on the LIST
of September, instead of the 19th, as
heretofore advertised.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-09-21

CHOLERA AT CUMBERLAND.-The cho-
lera has again made its appearance at
Cumberland, and is characterized by in
creased violence. On the 18th inst,
some eleven cases terminated fatally
Our latest accounts are, however, that
the disease has again subsidized.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-09-21

ARREST OF PATroN.-William Patton
alias Whalan, who. it is supposed murder
ed and robbed a man whose name is nm
known near Tyler Mountain, in July last,
and for whose arrest the Governor offer,
ed $500 reward, arrived here on Saturday
evening last. in custody of Officers Rose
and Ryder of Cincinnati police.-Rana,o,
Ia Republican.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-09-21

Re We call attention to the card of
I. S. Conley, found in another column,
and would advise those visiting Parkers-
burg to stop with him. We can speak
from experience of the good quality of
his bed and board, and the excellence OF
his liquors.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-09-21

CuRRANs ruling passion was his joke.
In his last illness, his physician observing
IN the morning that he seemed to cough
with more difficulty. he answered.
That's rather surprizing as 1 have
been practising all night
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-09-21
ENCOUNTER WITH A CRocoD,LE.-I


ENCOUNTER WITH A CRocoDlLE.-Let-
tiers received in this city state that Rev.
John A Butler, formerly of South Bos-
ton, now Missionary of the American
Board in South Africa, met with a mar
row escape from death.
He was travelling to Amah Congera,
and was forced in his way to cross the
river Umlomazi, which he attempted on
horseback. When about two-thirds Of
the way over. crocodile seized him by
the thigh.
Mr.. Butler was dragged off but chung
to the name of his horse, and both he and
the horse were foundering in the water,
often Dragged entirely under and were ra-
pidly going down the stream. At first the
crocodile drew them again to the middle of
the river but a. last the horse gained
shallow water and approached the shore.
As soon as he was within reach, natives
came to his assistance. and beat off the
crocodile with spears and clubs. Mr..
Butler was pierced with FIVE deep CASH
es, and had lost much blood. His horse
also was terribly mangled a foot square
of the flesh and skin was torn from his
TANKS The crocodile, it is supposed, first
seized the horse, and, when shaken off, he
caught Mr.. Butler, first below the knee
and then in the thigh. There were five
or six wounds on Mr.. Buffers person,
from two to four inches long, and from
one half to two and a half inches wide
For eight or ten days he seemed to reco-
yer as fast as could be expected, but was
then seized with fever, which threatened TO
be fatal There was a tendency to lock-
jaw. He passed this crisis, however, and
in April Mr. Butler writes that he was
nearly recovered from the effects of the
frightful naturalization Journal
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-09-21

The AMERICAN CUrrD,-A young lady
calls Mr.. Hobbs Cupid, because Cupid is
love, and love. as the Proverb says. laughs
at locksmiths. and SO does Mr.. Hobbs.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-09-21

AEorHER GREaT CAVE IN KENrUcKY.-
A party of gentlemen last week partially
explored cave in Muhlenburg county,
XIV. The cave was first discovered last
winter by a person who tracked several
raccoons into it. The gentlemen who late
ly examined it went in, as they supposed
about two miles, when they came to a
pit they could not pass for the want of a
ladder. but they saw the cave extended
beyond. While travelling the two miles,
they discovered eight or ten branches lea
ding off to different directions, some of
them APPARENTLY larger than The direct
avenue.
A petrifed monkey, as perfect in shape
as if 1t were alive, W IS found in the cave
some weeks ago.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-09-21

@ The Circuit Court for Harrison
county commences its session in this place
on the 9th of November next.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-09-21

Ihemistocles used to say, MY little
boy rules Athens he governs his moth
er, and his mother governs me -
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-09-21

The PLA1Ns.-From Mr.. Carol Hughes.
who has returned home from trip out on
the plains as far as Sweet Water, about
900 miles out the ST. Joseph's GA
zette learns the following facts:-That
there was an abundance of grass and wa
ter. The emigrants are getting along
we'll, and enjoyed unusually good health.
there being less sickness among emf
grants than was ever known before
The following is the number Of emigrants,
stock, &c, which passed Fort Kearny in
1858, up to the 9TH of July, of the said
year, viz:-Men, 9.71l; women, 2,947 /;
children, 5,O58 horses, 5.4i4: mules. g.
ISL cattle. 1ol ,846; sheep, 43.825;
wagons, 3,6O5; goats, AZ; hogs, /; as
ses s; negroes, 400.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-09-21
Virginia and mississippi in Massachu-

A party of twenty-five or thirty gentle
men from Springfield, Mass. including
the armory commissioners now in session
there. ate fish dinner in grove at the
mouth of Agawam river on Saturday at
ternoon last. According to the Republi-
can of that town, it was rare social and
intellectual treat. The Hon. Andrew
Stevenson, of Virginia, chairman of the
armory commission, made an eloquent
speech on the occasion, during which he
referred to the north and south as requi-
ring only to know and understand each
other to secure the restoration and main
tenance of cordial good feeling and patri-
otto affection; illustrating, with the effect
upon himself and his feelings, the intimate
acquaintance. which the last few weeks
had given Linn with New England men
and New England institutions. Prejudi-
ces had been softened, old notions reno
we'd, and he could go home and tell his
neighbors, as he should do most cheer
fully, how and wherein they had done in
Justice to northern men and northern feel
ings. The speech ELECTED unbounded ap-
plause.
At this point Col Davis, the Secretary
of War, most unexpectedly arrived upon
the ground, in company with Coils. Ripley
and Andrews. He was enthusiastically
welcomed, and soon after called out by
Mr.. Ashmun by some illusions to their
Congressional experience. and the noble
manner in which he (Col. Davis) defen-
ded Mr.. Webster when personally assail-
ed by venomous rcvilers. The Republi-
can says the response of Col. Davis, and
subsequent speech in reply to compli-
ment to the army, were beautifully elo-
quent he enchanted every ear all left
their seats and crowded around the Sec
rotary to catch every syllable of his fine
" chosen and nobly expressed words
We never saw the sympathy of men go
out so warmly to anotheras that of this
party of Massachusetts, citizens to their
unexpected guests from Mississippi. He
'' conquered their prejudices ?"-for few
of us had rightly learned Jefferson Davis
ere he had spoken three minutes ;
and thenceforth delighted and electrified
all by his polished yet simple eloquence.
and his eminently patriotice sentiments.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-09-21

a VERY IMroRrANr DlsCovERY.-The
Government have recently been appraised
OF the existence in large quantities, on
our southern coast, OF most valuable
article of commerce with China, not be-
fore known to be obtainabie here. We
refer to what is known in science as BIZ
emo do mar, corrupted in the language of
commerce into Deche la rler. The Chi
nese call it Trepang. The Chinese use
it as we do Iceland moss and isingIass.
1t is taken to them in immense QUAINT
ties from the tropical shores of Austria
liza and Asia annually. It's value varies
from SO to $llo per picul (of 1881 lbs.
according to quality there being some
thirty different qualities of the article,
which are only distinguishable by experts