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Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-02-01

UGLY VS.. s.UGLY-In the eastern part of
Delaware county, in = State there resided
man by the name Of b, now justice
OF the peace and very sensible man, but
the ugIiest looking individualin the whole
country. being long, CANT, sallow and
awry, with gait like kangaroo. One
day he was hunting and on one of the
mountain roads he met man on foot
and alone, who was longer, gauuter, and
ugIier by all odds than himself. He
could give the squire fifty and beat him.
Without saying word B-raised his gun,
and deliberately levelled it at the stranger.
For Gods sake don't shoot, shouted
the man in great alarm.
Stranger replied b, I swore ten
years ago, that if l ever met man ug-
lier than 1 was I'd, shoot him, and you
are the first one I've SEEM
The stranger, after taking careful
survey of his rival replied.
We'll, if look worse than you do,
shoot don't want to live any longer J
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-02-01

Ew A clergyman had just united in
marriage a couple whose Christian names
were respectively Benjamin and Ann
" How id they appear during the cere-
mony 2" incurred friend " They ap.
peared both annie-nsqted and bsnnie5 5ftted, -
was the reply.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-02-01
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson, in his lee

Gg- Ralph Waldo Emerson, IN his lec-
ture at New Bedford the other evening,
said AT the West, pork is the great
idea-there the pig plays his unctious
part. Think what earIdoms came from
sthe first grape stone, carried perhaps by
birds, and sowed by 1.-THE banks OF the
Rhine. What coal has been, To- England
wheat to the Nile, q, peaches TO NeE
jersey, pork has been % the West. The
5IarE5esti owHer Of pigs is the hero ofstlie
nrsiFfe pod = ,Er-G } issW uos; IGsbaoqs
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-02-01

~Whateyer the fact may be. it seems
reasonable that the agricultural districts
should supply the best soldiers. consider
ing the experience offaEmers in field prac-
tice and the knowledge they must have
of driILinl.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-02-01

RE The proper means OF increasing
love we bear our native country, is tore
side some time in foreign one
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-02-01

cLARKsBURe, "WEDNESDAY EEBEUAR
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-02-01

1 was sent for in great haste to attend a
gentleman Of responsibility, who had been
discovered in his room lying senseless on.
the floor. On arriving at the house I
found Mrs. H---iin in great distress of
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REMOvALl


JIENRY JANNEY'S Boot and Shoe Store and
III Mandatory, for tho last ten years located on
Sth street near the General Post Office removed
to Pennsylyana Avenue, between Browns Hotel and
7th street where the proprietor has spared no pains
or expense in fitting up establishment commcnsu
rate with the great increase in the business Of the
house.
The subscriber tenders his most cordial and CRATE
full Acknowledgements TO his friends and patrons for
their long continued ayors and viii be pleased to
meet them In his new house.
/ have n very we'll assorted stock of Boots and
Shoes. OF Frcnch, New York. Eastern, and my own
make. embracing every style and variety, 10 which
invite tho attention Of members of Congress and ct
zens generally HENRY JANNEY,
Penn ay north side, between Browns Hotel
Jan and 9TH st., third door from the latter.
From the Umted States Arens.
To those persons who may visit Washington, and
are in want of boot that cannot be cxceod, either
in quality or workmanship, we would call their atten-
ton TO the card Of Henry Janney to be found under
the head of Washington" A handsome and neat
Iy-made boot 10 not at all times n OF pleasure
TO the wearcr but oton Of extreme torture; this
is caused by the bunglng manner in which the boot
is fitted to the foot Mr.. Janney has devoted much
OF his time in studying the construction of the human
foot in order TO ascertain how boot should be cut
and fitted that will be perfectly easy to Nil parts Of
the foot In this no has succeeded so that u matters
not what may BIO the shape OF the number Of
on the foot his boot is perfectly easy Thus no has
combined beauty with comfort
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lust PUBLISHED, In one handy volume, all those
j popular ways Of making money which have claim
ed 80 much attention the past year, viz: Prof WI
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II. Harnan, DIR. Recse's II. s. Holts Shipman a
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All Of those have been Sold warranted to yield very
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three Of them win suit the wishes Of each person look
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+ WILL return, If you don't get one dollars worth
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MAY 20
vARA; or, THE CHILD or ADOPTION.
12mo. Price 81.

1T is the history Of an adopted child, and such his
i tory Ms must soften the heart and awaken the pity
Of every render IL IL n story and yet sermon.
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on the mind genial and lasting impression, which
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We predict for IL an immense sale, and venture TO
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the language is both chsse and ornate, frequently
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DAILY.
tale Of exquisite pathos- IVmehman.
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family Christian Chronicle.
pure and evangelical spirit runs through the en-.
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Just published by
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PLAN OF ENDOWMENT OF GENEVA HALL.

PLAN or ENDOWMENT OF GENEVA HALL.
TINE Board of Trustees at their meeting held May
i 8. 1854, adopted the following plan of Endow-
ment
l. The payment of $40 shall cndow single schol-
arship which will entitle tho subscriber to the tuition
Of one student during four years
q The payment Of $25 shall endow a single schol-
arship which will entitle the subscriber to the tuition
Of student during the entire course, six years.
including the preparatory studies
g. The payment of $50 shall endow aofamily schol.
arship which shall entle the ubscrber to the tuition
of his sons, those of any family he may desg
nate or to tho tuition amounting to twelve years OF
4. The payment Of 800 shall endow n scholarship
for forty years shall ente the subscriber to the
tuition, amounting in all to forty years, of such
persons as no may select.
Subscriptions, on the above conditions, shall not
be binding subscribers, nor shall the College be
required to fulfil its part of the contract, until sum
from $50 900 to $50 900 shall have been subscribed
at which time the books shall be closed the subscrp
tons become due and bear interest, and the subscri-
bors shall then be entitled to the privileges Of schol
arships, ms above stated.
The Trustees will then issue certificates, signed by
the President and Secretary Of the Board guaranty
ing TO the subscribers the privileges above
ted according 10 their respective subscriptions which
subscriptions shall be fransfsyobi other property
Provided always That notice be given Of their trans
fer; and these certificates shall be delivered TO the
subscribers upon tho payment of their subscriptions
The subscribers will not be required TO pay their
subscriptions until thece months notice shall have
been given in the public papers
By order Of the Board of Trustoosof Geneva Hall.
done this Sth day of May, 1854.
JR. w. SLOANE,
President OF Board of Trustees.
J. d. JOHNSTON,
juno 20. Secretary of the Board.
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STRAYED OR STOLEN :

GN Tuesday night May 3d. from the premises OF
~ Henry Powell, in Mantua, six two year old
Steers. One large, rough made steer, graysh celor,
with short tail and ears, and long claws, the hind
feet Two red and white (spotted) steers, very fine
looking for their age, but rather small and one Of
them cross Dyed One principslly- white, showing n
good deal Of the Durham blood in the mock and ears.
The other two rather inferior dark brinde, and
the other light rod. Any person finding such Steers,
giving information whore they may be found, shall
he entitled TO liberal reward by dropping line to
A. X. GOULD. Hudson Summit county, Ohio; or TO
HENRY POWELL, Msntua, Portage county, Ohio.
Hudson, My 30, 1854 June 9-2t
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NEW GOODS.


DARKER, at his Perfumery and Fancy Store I'M
l. dor the National Hotel Pa avenue, il just open
ing new and complete stock Of Goods consisting. in
part, Of
Ladies and Gents Paris Kid Gloves all Sizes and col
PERFUMERY
Extracts from the houses OF Lubin and Provost Paris
and Harrison, Philadelphia;
Genuine German Cologne, Pomatum, Bout Marrow;
Cold Cream, Macassar OIL W. /. Bay Rum;
Low Brown Windsor Soap Cleavcr's Honey Soap;
Lubin's Rose and Musk Soaps;
Taylor's Transparent Balls, &C.. &c.
BRUSHES
English. French, and American Hair Brushes, in
hundred different patterns;
|, ?, 3, A. and row Tooth Brushes, London made,
for our sales expressly;
Nail and Cloth Brushes, &c, &c, &c.
COMBS.
Tuck Combs latest Paris styles;
Shell. Buffalo, English cold pressed Horn and India
Rubber Dressing Combs;
John Fon's premium ivory. fine teeth Combs, and
Pocket Combs
FOR SHAVING
Guerlains RousseIs and Harrison Shaving Cream
Military Cakes, and All othor Shaving Soaps;
Badgers hair Shaving Brushes, very superior.
PARKER'S PREMIUM RAZOR STR0P.
WASHINGTON March H. ls49.
We, the undersigned, having fairly tested Parker's
Metallic Razor Strop Powder TO which the Maryland
Institute has awarded premium take great pleasure
in certifying that IL win keep the Razor in fine, smooth
shaving order, without the Of hone.
j. MACPHERSON BKRRIEN, U. s. Senator.
w. w. SEAroN, Mayor Of ashington.
VS.. ARCHER, House Of Representatives
Row T. M. PRAsK, Washington City.
THOMAS J. RUsK, u. States Senator.
Hiram Walbrdge Esq, New York city.
RAZ0RS.
Wade A Butchers, OF our own importation;
Tally Ho, from Is cents to $l.25 each.
Razors imported TO order, and all warranted
Jan. I'D
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"THG WEST HAS NO LlTEGATURE !"
GENIUS OF THE WEST, cINcIsNATI, OHIO

4
HOWARD DURHAM, iNi'~S
rT,HE THIRD VOLUME OF THE GENIUS or
i THE WEST commences with the July number
1854 This Periodical was established for the pur
pose Of encouraging and introducing TO the publis
everywhere,
ORIGINAL WESTERN LITERATURE.
The West has no literature was remarked by
prominent speaker in public assembly, not a long
time since The West has litcrature--a literature
Of her own fresh. bold vigorous snd beautiful-not
refined into stupidity, not degenerated into obscsni
ty-bnt looming mp like her own mountains, fertile
hor rich SOIL attractive as her blooming prairies
IL has becn tho object Of the Genius gather in the
choicest productions OF this literature. and 10 send
thern forth again 10 encourage TO please and to in
strict. IL Ii not surprising that the public have re
gar,led this object with extraordinary favors favor
which Is evidenced by the remarkable Of the
Genius Of tho West. Ii has elected the attention
and admiration Of guilty atcd minds in all parts Of the
country. From South Carolina, from New England
from Oregon from every quarter whore u has become
known, there come eager calls for the Genius,
companied with words OF such enthusiastic end
Aion n may well excite In the editors as well as
contributors, feelings Of pride and pleasure
On the heels OF this success, Mr.. DURHAM the pro.
iector Of this enterprise is enabled 10 announce for
the forthcoming volsme
NEW AND ATTRACTIVE FEATURES
Foremost he has had the good fortune TO associate
with him Prof COATES KINNEY, who has purchased
an interest in the Genius and win hereafter devote
his whole attention TO Its pages Among the poets
snd prose writers OF the West, Mr. KINNEY is cen
spicuous in tho foremost rank and the enlistment Of
his pen in the editorial department cannot fail to
citc deeper and still wider interest in the minds Of
the reading public.
The typographical or ecution Of the work has also
been improved, and so arranged as to afford much
greater amount Of reading matter, without any sd
vance in price
New and valuable contributors have been engaged
whose contrib buttons will enrich the pages of the
volume
The proprictors being now established in print
inr oafce of their own il will be their object to
tend the circulation Of the Genius of the West every
where and they earnestly solicit the assistance Of all
Who derive pleasure from literature and especially
OF those who desire TO encourage the growth Of lit
erature in the Wost which shall command the respect
Of the world.
The Genius Of tho West is published monthly, roy.
al octave FORM thirtytwo pages, superior paper and
Typography and handsome Zach number IL
spcndidy illustrated
Postmastcrs and others respectfully requested
TO act NJ agents in procuring subscribers. Agents
sending Eve Subscribers will receive ono copy one
year, ftee.
Terms$1 per annum, in advance.
H. Letters and communications may DO address
ed post paid. 10 either Of the editors. or 10
G. q ABBOTT, Publisher,
Office Of Genus ofthe Wea, IA Moip s'yeef,
June 10. Ctnseas Bank.
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Tracy 4 Farnham, General land Agents, 81 Anthe-
my Falls, Minnesota.
rTNIIE Subscribers offer their services to Eastern
Il capitalists in making investments in Western
lands
Few portions Of the West present great induce
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1t possesses highly productive SOIL beautiful and
healthy climate and IL settling with unprecedented
rapdity. Lands win increase here in value more In
Eve years than in many places in twenty-five
The subscribers can make investments which viii
net Gfty and, in some eases, hundred per cent. n
year, for many years.
Lands can now be had near new and thriving vii.
lagos for So 81 and IS per acre. that in ten years
will be worth ten limos that amount
Circulars containing much reliable information
regard 10 tho country, furnished gratis. on app
ton 10 TRACY a FARNHAM
NAV 70 st. Anthony Falls, Minnesota
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rHE PIANO AND MUSIC ESTABLISHMENT OF
HORACE WATERS,
No 333 Rr0ddfr1n Mem York


No. 333 Broadtcqy, New York.
TIME best and most improved Pianos and Melo-
i deems in the world. 7. Gilbert 4 Co.'s Worlds
Fair Premium Pianos with without the Eolian,
and with iron frames and circular scales Tho merits
Of these instruments too well known to need fur
thor commentator. Gilbert's Boudoir Pianos, an
elegant instrument for small rooms. Hallot a Cum
ston's Pianos, of the old established firm Of HalIet
Co. Mr. w. being sole agent for all tho above Pianos,
he can offer them lower than any other house In the
United States Horace aters's Pianos, manufac-
tured expressly for him, having great power Of tone
and elasticity Of touch Pianos Of other make. In
n word 1888 Broadway is one of the largest depots
for Pianos in the world, afording opportunity for
selections not to be had anywhere else the Amer
lean continent. Second. hand Pianos ut great bar
gains. Price from 500 TO $l75
MELoDEoNs.
Goodman a Baldwins Patent Organ Melodoons,
with faro hanks Of keysa sweet and powerful instru
ment. Prices from S75 TO $20e
SD&H.w Smiths ,ceii-knorcn and .iatafy-cel.
ebraied Meiodeons. Prices from $50 to $3.50.
NJ The above makes are the only ones tuned in
tho equal temperament. -<1 Melodeons Of other
makes, Of all styles and prices
Martins unrivalled Guitars, from SIS to $50. Flu
tenas from IS TO SIS. Accordsons, from 81 10 $50.
violins, from So TO SIS. Flutes, FROM IS TO $40.
Brass instruments and others, oSall kinds.
Dealers supplied with the above Pianos and Melo-
deems at factory prices.
This list comprises the products Of the great mas
tiers OF both the American and European continents,
and is receiving constant additions by an extensive
publication Of the choice and popular pieces OF tho
day. Dealers in Music Teachers Of Semnares and
Academies, wishing 10 purchase any music published
Ia the United States, or make arrangements for con.
tinued supplies Of Mr.. Waterss issues, viii find
Il greatly TO their interest TO call or forward their
orders Music sent TO any part Of the United States
postage free. May "a.
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RORElCN AND D0MRSTIC DRY G0NDS.

every STYLE all of the best qualities and for which
we shall have prize only.
We shall sell cheaper than ever have done; and
in having one price only (Which, in opinion, is
the only fair and equitable way of doing busness)
shall maintain self respect, which Is above all
price or success. Moreover, we expect TO retain all
the trade of those prompt customers who have made
their purchases of for years past and doubt
less shall have large accession OF customers
who prefer to buy whore fair rsce only is asked
We feel that our simple word is requisite only to
satisfy former customers that the price sys
tenn is the correct one and to their advantage and
do not hesitate TO assert belief that all candid
and intelligent persons will after an impartial exam
inaton Of prices, fabric and stylcs. give prico
store the preference. Those who are not judges of
goods cannot fail to be impressed at once with the
manifold and vast advantages to the purchaser
sulting from the adoption in good faith Of the
ice system it necessarily nsures low prices to the
purchaser for it becomes absolutely necessary to
ut the start all competition that be offered in
prices.
Our scale Of prices will be low and the profits
small that cannot and will not sell but for the
cash or to customers who pay promptly. For those
who purchase puy argeiy, or to sell again, rednc
tons will be made.
The public cordially and most respectfully in
vitcd to call at all times and examine our stock.
PERRY BROTHER, Central Stores"
Jan, I'D Top. Centre Market,) Washington City
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CONTINUES the business Of furnishing Drawings,
~ Specifications, Caveats, Conveyances, and procu-
ring Patents He attends 10 all business usually re-
quircd to be transacted with the Patent Once. Mod
els forwarded by Express, and letters containing q
foe Of Ave dollars, are promptly attended TO- Persons
writing from distance should give their town. coun.
", and State, lsgibly.
Refer 10 Hon Thomas J. Rusk, Hon @. n. James,
and Hon. P. Allen, u. s. Senate. Dec. A-sm
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no, H0, you ARE GETTING eRAYi
ARE YOUf.

ILIELL, THAT Is A MISFORTUNE, and not a
w crime but TO remain gray when IL is uniash-
ionable and so fine opportunity offers TO restore
your rich ambrosial locks, In Nil their pristine
vigor and beauty, in three minutes, without injury
10 the hair or sin, by applying John A. Jenos' I'm
proved National Hair Dye, Is but little short Of crime
Therefore, don't delay. Applied and for sale by the
original inventor Of Liquid Hair Dye In this country
JOHN A. JONES,
20 East Baltimore ST.. bot Front and High
NJ Aiso, for sale at all the respectable Druggists
and Fancy Stores in every city and town throughout
the Union April l3
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n5- We are again publishing advertisements Of
Ayers Cherry Pectoral. This medicine is taking
very strong hold upon the good opinion Of the people
II is regarded generally most excellent remedy
for Pulmonary Complaints, Coughs, and Colds.
Having found il excellent medicine, We cheer
fully endorse it-MisceLk1ay, Detroit.