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Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-08-24

FRAUDS UPON THE TREAsURT.-The fol-
lowing paragraph from the Washington
Star. discloses some of the enormous
frauds alleged to have been practised on
the Treasury al San Francisco, and the
prompt and vigorous efforts of Mr.. Guth-
RE to bring the parties implicated TO pu-
nishment
ASTOUNDING FROM CALIFORNIA The
Treasury Department, it appears, have
managed their matters in connection with
the alleged frauds committed by James
Collier, late collector of the customs at
San Francisco. and that of Thomas But
Ter King, his successor, with great adroit-
ness. A few months since. the depart
ment forwarded to California the official
evidence Oh which these charges are
based. The United States District At.
torney brought the matter before the
grand jury of San Francisco, who found
true bill against Collier for feloniousv
using 100000 of the public money, as
the department have just been notified
who was at Steubenville, Ohio, when
last heard from) by the Nicaragua line
the understanding California on the
LIST day of July. The adyices recei.
we'd by the government. we are inclined
to believe, satisfy them that true bill
will also be found against Mr.. King for
improperly using 100000 of the public
money. Whatever may be the final re.
suit of these trials, we feel assured tina,
the government are satisfied that they
have ample proof at hand to bring about
prompt conviction in both cases. TIL,
penalty IN each case is not less than ST,
months and not more than ten years. inn
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-08-24
The Epidemic atNew orleaus.

The New Orleans Picayuue confirms
the reports we have had by telegraph of
the rayages of the yellow fever in that CT
ty. During the week ending the 9Th.
inst, the admissions to the Charity Hospi-
tai were $40; discharges cit; yellow fe-
yer discharges 173; deaths 3Is, yellow
fever deaths so7; still remaining in hos
pital 7ee, showing an increase for the
week at midnight on Friday last of 100
deaths and 100 by yellow fever over the
week ending at midnight on Friday. the
29th alt.
The following is the weekly report of
the Board of the Health for the week en-
ding the 9th:
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-08-24
WEDNESDAY AUG. "a, 1858
The County Court.

The County Court was engaged near
ly the whole of last week in trying Com
monwealth cases-principaliy for selling
liquor without license.
Four indictments were found against
Robert Carson, and one against Susan
Shackleford for selling liquor without Ii
cense. Nancy Hammond and Joseph
Walker were indicted for assault ard
battery, and Bushrod Utterback for mis-
demeanor. Joseph Richen and John
Walter were indicted for stabbing a Ger
man named Lewis Bauman.
The following indictments were tried
and sentences passed: Wellington Hick-
man for assault and battery upon ]. L.
Blair, and fined So.
John Hoff, for assault and battery upon
VIM. Sims, fined $40.
Aaron Lodge. for assault upon Benz.
Stout. fined $75. A new trial was grant
ed in this case.
Roger Battle. for selling Liquor with
out license, fined $50 and costs.
B. Rust. for selling liquor without IL
cense. fined $50 and costs.
Marius Taylor for selling liquor with
out license, fined $50 and costs.
George j. Rombold, for selling liquor
without license, fined $50 and costs.
Mary O'Donnell. for selling liquor
without license, fined $50 and costs. and
committed to Jail in default of security
for good behavior for one year.
Thomas Mccain for. assault and bat
terry upon Cyrus Ross, fined S. and costs;
also for trespass against same, fined one
cent and costs. A new trial was granted
in the last case.
Thos. Berkl.y, for selling liquor with
out license, fined $50 and costs.
The Court met again on Monday morn
ing, and may be engaged during the most
of the present week.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-08-24

SCENES NTuE HosrrrAL AT n. ORLEANS.
A correspondent of the New York Til
bune, writing from New Orleans, under
date of the 9Th. says,
st the hospitals the suffering is very
great. and is wonder that any recover
In one room visited there were about
forty females. They are placed in cots
in either side of the room, with Just room
enough between the cots for the attend
ants to give the poor sufferers their me-
defines. On one cot was a mother who
had Just died of the black .omit in the
next cot the daughter was not only suffer
ing with the fever, but what must she have
suffered in her mind on seeing the lifeless
body of her mother On another cot was
a young woman from Tennessee the only
American in the HOSPITALITY She lad Just
bcen received, and was in the first stage
ot the disease. On one side of her WAS a
woman raving mad, with the black vUmit.
and dashed dorm to her cot On the other
side was the mother Just died. l conclu-
ded the poor Tennessee woman would soon
die, after Witnessing such scenes. In auoth-
Ell part of the room We're two sisters. One
was doing very we'll. the other had the
black vomit. On another cot were three
children, whose parents had already died
and could not but think that it;would be
better if the poor children should follow
their parents to the spirit world.
In the room below were about forty men
in the various stages ofthe disease. There
were some three or four tier of cots in the
room. Many of the sufferers had the black
vomit, others were raving and dashed down
to their cots. Some were grooming, others
cursing. few were quiet. How any of the
patients ever get well, surrounding with
dead and dying, and obliged TO see every
dead body as it was removed, is truly
surprising. No doubt many die from
fright, and others, no matter how calm
they may be, must lose all hope and give
UP in despair. AS soon as life is out of
TIE t"1y. they arc put iuto rough box
mad by the prisoners Of the workhouse.
TkI<tlx Is painted black with lamp black.
The Corporation rarl- back up to the Hos
pILal, the boxes ~ rpfins are taken into
ttrn-says from three or four at load
land theT ar J ~ taken through our
ssrusfS. without r'ru a cover TO the cart,
or suvfhjr. rvleI,j over the collins
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-08-24

" The Germans have produced some very
excellent remedies for vnrious diseases. Arong
which may be specified ''Dr Hooffands celsbrn.
ted bitters," for sale by c, NJ. Juckson-and used
win remarkable success in Liver Complaint.
Jaundce, Dyspepsia, Nervous Debility, and a
general arrangement Of tho stomach. The SIM
10y Dsspdtch says Of this medicine -
=, we ieel convinced, that In the uss of the
German hitters the patient does not become de-
Dliiatea' but constantly gains strength and vigor
to the fame-a fact worthy Of great consideratior,
Inc Btters are pleasant in taste and in smell, and
can can be administered under any circumstances 10
the most delicate stomach. Indeed they can DO
seo by all persons with The most perfect safety.
~ would be well for those who are much affected
IN The nervous system, 10 commence with ono tea
spoonful or less, and gradually increase We
speak from experience, and are, Of course, pro-
per Judge. The press far and wide, have united
IN recommending the German BftterE, and TO
inc afhcted we most cordially advise their
USE 10
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-08-24
Scenes ia New Orleans during tho
Pestiience.


The New Orleans Bee gives the fol.
lowing as sample of some of the mic.
lures of suffering in New Orleans. ms in.
cident to the prevalence of the yellow re-
yer:
Those who have never visited the IN.
digent sick can form no proper conception
of their horrible restitution and awful suf
ferings. Imagine a woman lying on
dilapidated pallet in building which flat
terry could hardly dignity with the name,
of hovel-without solitary friend TO as
sist her-in the most dangerous crisis of
the fever--scarcely conscious-tossing
wildly on her wretched couch, burning
with insupportable thirst which see ms
unquenchable by oceans, and without
drop of water by her bedside. Imagine
this woman the mother of two children
one oil whom is just old enough TO COM
prehend the terror OF the scene. Int ms
yet, incapable ofhelping her parent. while
the other, an infant, hangs on her mo.
TIERS breast. striving to draw nourish
ment from an exhausted fountain. Ren-
der, this is no fancy sketch. 1t has been
witnessed within forty eight hours by
members of the Howard Association
We believe it to be fully matched in all
its supcrnumerary horrors. by scenes.
which that association in the discharge f
its self.imposed duty, is daily compelled
to look upon"
The New Orleans Bee of the 9th inst,
says: e Though the pestilence may
have invaded to some extent the circles OF
the better classes, those who become its
victims still chiefly belong to the humble
and poor, While the Protestant and Ca
tholic cemeteries scarcely receive a
corpse, Potter''s Field, the Lafayette Bu-
rial Ground, the cemeteries o. the Chari-
ty Hospital. of st. Patrick and St. Vim
cent de Paul are glutted with the tene-
ments of the grave. This feature in the
prevailing epidemic, however, admits of
plausible explanation. The number of
the unacclimated in our city among per-
sons who possess the means of getting
away is very inconsiderable, and hence,
in this particular class yellow fever sub
jects are scarce. Yet few of these escape
an attack, though timely attention. aided
by temperance and cleanliness contributes
doubtless to favorable issue in most OF
them.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-08-24

RAvAGEs OF THE FEVER AT New On
LEANs.-August l6.-The total number of
deaths during the last ga hours have been
els. of which 1877 persisted by the yellow
fever.
August 1.-THE fever continues TO
rage frightfully, and owing to the unfavor-
ablesweather, is rather on the increase
than otherwise. 1t has now become mat
ter of difficulty to find workmen to dig the
graves, and 1875 bodies hare been burned
this Ioeck for aOdnt Of places Of interment-
This distress exceeds any thing before
witnessed, and the atfrighted inhabitants
are flying to escape the devouring pesti-
lence. Business is almost entirely stag
mated, and many merchants have closed
their stores.
The number of deaths for the last 24
hours were 232, oil which 2o6 persisted
from the fever The total for the week
sums up $50, OF which 1861 were from
the fever.
The Howard association during the last
four weeks have ministered to the wants
of 5000 unfortunates, and they expect
soon TO have under their care 900 ut a
cost of $40 each. They earnestly appeal
to the citizens oft the North, and the friends
of humanity everywhere, for aid.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-08-24

BALTIMORE TRADE.-As our merchants
are preparing to visit the eastern cities
for their fall supply of goods, we would
direct their attention to the advertisements
of eastern merchants found 10 the Regis
ter.
sewell & Co., keep fine assortment
of Dry Goods which they sell on the
most reasonable terms.
For Groceries. Liquors. &c. We would
recommend our merchants to Norris, Cald-
well & Co., who keep good articles and
sell low.
Chas. Blake and Miller & Co., have the
most splendid assortments Of Watches
and Jewelry in the city. Those purcha-
sing Of them need fear no imposition.
The best hotel to stop at is the Howard
House. It's convenient to business, the
house is we'll kept up, the charges reason
able. and every effort is made to make
visitors comfortable.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-08-24
Temperance Conyen,ion.


The State Temperance Convention which
convened recently at Charlottesville was
rather thinly attended.
l. They recommended law prohibit
ing the manufacture or keeping for sale
or barter directly or indirectly, of intOxi-
eating liquors, except for sacramental,
medical. aud mechanical purposes,
Q. That such laws be submitted to the
people for their adoption or rejection.
3. That in accordance with The above,
the Legislature be memorialized during
the ensuing winter
4. That the person presenting the pc
tition be permitted 10 appear at the bar OF
the house, for the purpose of advancing
arguments in favor OF such law pray ed
for.
s. That ami license leagues be formed
throughout the safe, composed of persons
who Will labor and vote for repeal OF
the license law. ana the adoption of pro
hibitory law
The Convention also recommended that
the revised Code be so amended as to set
forth clearly, that the discretion is vested
in the County or Hastings Courts altoge: Ia
er to refuse lsense to sell intoxicating IL
quors.
An executive committee was authorized
to employ four lecturers to visit different
portions of the state. and 81 counties are
pledged to raise $25OO for that purpose
Fifty delegates were appointed to tho
u" Worlds Temperance Convention
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-08-24
The Administration and the KOsta
Affair.

The Administration and the KOsta
Affair.
The Washington Star contains the fol-
lowing paragraph:
There are unmiStakable signs around
us, generating the belief that the Go
vernment of the United States are about
to take a stand in this Kosta matter which
will astonish many in this country, who
believe that the Governments Of the Old
World can do no wrong. as much as it
will surely disgruntle the Governments
aforesaid"
We hope this iutimation may prove
correct. There was nothing that degra-
ded the administration OF Mr.. Fillmore
more than its supineness in regard to our
foreign affairs. While we would counsel
a generous, conciliatory course, we would
advise promptness and boldness in the
assertion of the rights of our government
or its citizens. Generosity becomes
weakness the moment it fails to become
prompt and bold in taking cognizance of
manifest injuries. Let the present admi-
nistration adopt an American policy in
these matters; one has been much needed
for some time.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-08-24
Dr. GordopHarris,

oRADCATE or cAMBRID1E.
0FFICE.--Baltimore Lock fnfKmary, No. 81
Buildings, Baltimore.
A practical experience of over 20 years enables
DIR. Il. toinsuTen sound and speedy cure in GER
tain class of Diseases, which have too long been
yielded By regular physicians to the hands Of
Quackery. BE may be consulted conhdentially,
either in person or by letter.
- Persons at distance cured at home by
addressing lotter 70 Dr. Harris Baltimore, Nd
All communications oossvfDE~T1AI., remedies sent
by mail 70 any part Of Z <. SEQ advertisements
on fourth nage.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-08-24

INTERESTING TO Persons NEAR COUNTY
LINEs.-The Washington Star states that
the Post Office Department recently
decided that under the law of 852, a sub
scriber residing in the county in which a
paper may be printed and published, is
entitled to receive it through the mails
free ofpostage from the post Office within
the delivery of which he may reside. even
though that Office may be situated without
the limits of the county aforesaid"
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-08-24
stim Auother RaiI Roaa Accident.

WHEELING, Aug ~ The express pas
senger train from Baltimore, on the Bal
timore and Ohio Rail Road, Yesterday
afternoon. was thrown OFF The track when
passing through switch at Cameron, 81
miles from this city. The ball or lever
fol. down, which by changing the track
threw three OF the cars, crowded with pas
sengcrs, entirely off. They were upset,
but strange to say out of over 100 ladies
and gentlemen, not one was killed or Sc
riously wounded. Some 90 or 80 are
slightly bruised and scratched. John V.
L. Mcmahon of Baltimore, who was in The
Il ain, wss buried in coal dust, but not in
the least degree injured. An invcstiga-
ton into the causes Of the disaster By the
officers of the road establishes that the
switch had not been used that day, and
had been properly placed and secured after
being last used, but that about an hour
prev ious to the accident, two men, lately
discharged from the company's service
had been seen handling the ball, and it is
supposed they designed to run The train of
as matter Of revenge. They will be mr.
rested on the charge to night.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-08-24

DEATH OF Col. Bliss OF THE ARMY
The Savannah papers contain despatch
from New Orleans, announcing that
Col. Bliss, who served so gaslantly in the
Mexican war. and who was also known
as the son-in-law of the late President
Taylor. died of yellow fever, on the 18th
inst, at Pascagnula.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-08-24

RELIEF FOR New ORLEANs.-The col
lections in Philadelphia, up to the 18th
inst. in aid of the sufferers by the yellow
fever at New Orleans. amount TO S1l, 400.
The contributions for New Orleans, in
New York up to the 18th inst, had
reached 10000.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-08-24

CHANGE OF COURT DAYs.-The time
of holding the County Court in Barbour
county, has been changed to the first Mon
day in each month.
In Upshur it has been changed to the
third Monday in each month.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-08-24

STATE TREAsURER.-Dr. J. B. Stovall Of
Halifax, has been appointed by the Gov
ernor, State Treasurer, until one can be
elected by the Legislature. We under
stand that the appointment was rendered
to Hon. Henry A. Wise, who declined it.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-08-24

fixed to door. cannot be opened before
the time determined on beforehand. II
operates by clock work. and the absence
of keyhole prccludes all attempts 10 nick
it. f'SA
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-08-24

@ We return our thanks to Hon. J..
NJ. Mason for copy Of Andrews Report
on Colonial and Lake Trade, and accom-.
panying Maps.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-08-24

MEsrERN VIRGINIA AGRICULTURAL FA1R
This exhibition takes place on tie ;s.
iana at Wheeling on the 18th, 18th, and
ION OF September. Ten acres of ground
nave been enclosed with high board
fence. and floral hall. 100 by 40 feet.
is nearly completed.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-08-24

CHOLERA AT CUMBERLASD.-We learn
that cholera is distressingIy prevalent
ut Cumberland, Md. Accounts say that
some ten or twelve are dying daily with
it in that place.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-08-24

g The Richmond Enquirer announ-
ces that Roger A. Prior, Esq. has be-
come interested in that paper, and will in
few days enter upon his duties as one
of its editors.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-08-24

A NEw IsvESr1ox.-A Bostonian has
invented a s" chronometricaI lock. /" which.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-08-24

pect and envious eyes on the two figures,
one on either side of the face. represent
ing Morning and Night. The former is
beautiful winged maid. the rosy-fin-
gered Aurora, illumining the earth with
a torch held in her right hand. The lat
ter is figure with closed eyes, folding
in her arms sleeping infant. Beneath
her feet is the owl. the ill-omened bird
of darkness while under those of Morn
ing is perched lively chanticleer, whose
crow
with lively din,
seasters the rear of darkness thin
Of watches, there are large and ore
ditable collections from various countries
among which that from Switzerland is
generally regarded as the finest. The CT
ty of Geneva. in particular, maintains the
high reputation it has so long enjoyed in
the manufacture of these articles. Du
bertre's case is well worthy of minute
examination. Among other marvels it
contains, are watches of such miniature
size. that i: would seem impossible for
them to contain all the requisite works.
Some of these are not larger than three
cent piece, and yet keep excellent time.
For the convenience of travellers, these
minute chronometers are inserted in post
monnaies, card-cases, eyeglasses, canes.
and all kinds OF jewelry. One gold
bracelet in this case. deserves particular
attention. Its form is that of coiled
serpent, with blue enammeled bopy, and
rubies for its eyes, and on its head large
opal set around with diamonds. You
touch spring. and the mouth of the SER
pent opens. disclosing beautiful little
watch. There ale other pieces of jewell
ry displaying much unison of similar in
genuity.
1t might be supposed that the noun
taineers of Switzerland are not capable
of much but hunting the channels and ma.
king goats milk cheese; this, however
is clearly not the case. if we may Judge
/ AASuA lSSS AuLhOSI Va IuSSulOuS Car
wings which they have contributed to
the Fair. These show them to be pos
sessed of extraordinary mechanical skill,
which needs only cultivation to make
them as good workmen as the best in Eu-
rope. The articles which we ALLURE to
are carved from the wood of the dwarf
cedar. peculiar tree, found in great
abundance on the Alps. They comprise
great variety Of objects, spoons and
forks, dishes, paper-folders, work boxes,
fans, tables, all deliberately carved in the
most exquisite style, with figures of grape
punches. vineleaves, flower wreaths, dol.
phins, &c. Some of these articles arc
purely ornamental, among which we no
tice some charming models of Swiss cot
tages, and blooming mountain maids, al
most enough TO make US turn Alpine hun
ter-but truth is sometimes ruthless
damp on poetry, ana we must remember
that
Simplicity cuts the graces,