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Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-08-30

FATAL ACCIDENT We learn that Mr..
John T. White, the keeper of hotel in
Buckhannon, was on Friday last thrown
from wagon and so severely injured that
he died the next day. James Alexander.
who was also in the wagon when the hor-
SEES ran away, was severely injured.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-08-30

N. w. Va. AoAoEMY.-We call atten-
ton 10 the advertisement of this iostilu-
ton, in another column. Mr.. Arthur is
making it one of the FIRST schools in the
country. The capacity of the building
has been increased. SO that it is now SUI.
fcient for 200 students. His assistants
all enjoy high regulations as teachers
We can cordially recommend this institu-
ton to the public.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-08-30

GoDEY's LADY's Book.-This maya
zine for September is on our table. 1t
keeps up its size and interest. through the
whole volume. This number contains 100
pages of reading matter. 81 engravings. and
&c contributions. Pretty good for one
month.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-08-30

ANOTHER CoNsIDERABLE DEPAEo4rros.
The Washington Star says the officers
OF the Treasury have discovered series Of
frauds committed by one of the collectors
OF the customs removed on the incoming
OF the present Administration similar to
those perpetrated by Mr.. Richardson,
when collector at oswego, New York.
As yet they keep the mater very close,
doubtless with the view of being very
sure OF their game before bouncing on
him and his gareties.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-08-30

DOUBTFUL BANKs.-The brokers of New
York do not buy the notes of the fol-
lowing banks, there is no CERTAIN informa.
ton relatives to them:-Farmers and me-
chantcs' Bank of Kent county; Bank of
Castleton; Bank of Milledgeville; Mer.
chants Macon; South Royalton Bank, and
the Indiana. Illinois aud Wisconsin
free bank. Their notes are purchased at
five to ten per cent discount.
The Milford Bank. of Milford. Del
and the DroTers' Bank of Ogdensburo'
Carthage county. New York, have sus.
pended payment.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-08-30

a WTTTY W 1rEEss. a gentleman by
the name Of Slaughter, living ct dis
lance from this place, being sdbpenaed
as witness in case pending our Cir
cult Court. and being about 10 Be married
TO Miss Lamb, writes to the Court that
he cannot attend AZ witness this Court
as ne expects to Slaughter a Limb next
sunday - st7oDaesy ( 4l1a. Journal.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-08-30

R A good life is the best philosophy,
clear conscience the best Law, honesty
the best policy. and temperance the bes,
medicine,
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-08-30
For the Register.
BuokHANaos. Aug 25th. 1854.

BUCKaANdoNss Aug Zs1ths 1901.
Mr.. ED1roR. On Friday The l'lthinst.,
Mr.. Jacob Critics, worthy citizen of our
county, met with serious accident IN the
following manner:
In the morning hesset out, in company
with his friend, Mr.. John Lemons, to
take hunt. After they reached the
woods they concluded to separate, and
meet in the evening at some designated
point. Mr.. Cries, in pursuit OF his
game, got over on the route of Lemons,
and seated himself on log to rest
While thus seated, Lemons, looking for
game, came up within about hundred
yards, and saw only portion of his dark
red clothes, through an opening in the
brush, and shot Critics in mistake for q
deer.
The ball passed through the muscular
part of his left arm, three inches above
the elbow, on the under side, narrowly
missing the bone. 1t then entered the
skin of the abdomen, on the left side, one
inch below the ribs, and passed out on
the right side opposite, and two inches
internal to the anterior superior promi-
nence of the hip bone. wounding only the
muscles of the abdomen, without penetra-
ting its cavity :; the space on the abdomen
between the point of ingress and egress
measuring about nine inches and quar-
ter. The ball.. Of large size, very much
hattened. lodged in his right waistcoat
pocket When Mr.. Lemons came up and
found the painful mistake. the shock al
most produced insanity-he being very
respectable gentleman and possessing
great sensibility, and devotedly true to a
friend.
Mr.. C. was attended by Doctors Spit
Ter and Brooks, and ON yesterday was
thought to be out of danger. NJ. R.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-08-30

A MOUNTAIN CAVE IN VIRGINIA ExPLo :
RED.-A curious cave on the top OF the
Long Lick Mountain. near Purgettsville.
Hampshire county, Va, has from time I'M
memorial, been known to exist but no one
has ever had the courage to explore 1t I'M
til few days ago, when Prof George
Jordan, in the presence of number OF
gentlemen. having let down a candle, and
fastened one end of rope to sapllngs
and the other around his body, de-
scribed int mysterious regions. The
Romney Argus says:
The entrance bears some resemblance
to the crater of volcano. only smaller
The aperture at the mouth is not more
than three or four feet in diameter, but
enlarges as you descend like an inverted
funnel. the descent being perpendicular
the whole distance. Mr.. j., descended
some sixty-four or sixty FIVE feet. when
he came to the bottom of q spacious cham
Der. from which several passages lead off
in various directions. These passages
are sufficiently large to admit four horse
wagon. On arriving at the bottom, says
Mr.. j., and taking an upward view the
scene is truly appalling. Large crazy
rocks seem ready TO tumble down upon
your head. and SO terrific is the sight that
a universal tremor imperceptibly creeps
over the whole system. This cavern does
not seem to be inhabited by any living be-
ing save race of cheiroptera (the COM
mon bat whichinfest these regions by!mil.
lions and, for aught we know. may be the
winged messengers of Pluto. They utter
ed horrid cry and seemed disposed to
dispute the right of the unwelcome and
curious adventurer. We learn that Prof,
J. intends making more minute exam
ination of this wonderful cave.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-06-24

I Gs- The several Sunday Schools in this
place are making arrangements for the pro-
per celebration Of the birthday Of Amcri.
can Independence. The occasion is fitting
one for teaching the youth to understand
and appreciate The great blessings of civil
and religious liberty.
We venture suggestion. If there must
be . spirit Of rivalry among the Schools
let It be in striving who shall have the oest
music, (whe,her vocal or instrumental THE
mos, appropriate speeches, and the most ed.
flying exercises in genera!-rather than to
seewho Can gather aud gormandize the most
cakes, confectionery, and other healih.im.
pairing extras. An important part Of the
training Of youth is 10 pay proper attention
to their moral and physical health. We wish
them high enjoyment. One of the pre,,ies'
sights the bright sun shines upon,S land il
isapt to shine brightly on The 9TH Of July
is a company Of healthy, tidy, well-behaved
children engaged in rational recreation.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-06-24

enlarge their operations SO as 10 provide by
their own manufacturing large portion Of
the pig metal necessary to carry Oh their
factory, without looking much abroad for
stock, it will be necessary 10 bull some six
or seven additional blast furnaces, and they
mus, be built in The county Of Monongalia,
Preston, or Marion, which will give employ
men, 10 about $50 or 200 laboring hands,
besides those engaged in the management of
their teams, in gathering their stock, &C.
This ! suppose will require further invest
ment OF at leas, half million Of dollars
which would make it one Of the weal,hiest
companies in Virginia, and probably the lar
gest iron establishment in the United States,
certainly the larges, establishment Of the
kind west Of the Blue Ridse-a mighty cor
poration with ail the elements OF wealth
concentrated in and under It's own CONTROL"
June Il. 1854. Fl.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-06-24
Lecture on Geology.

The citizens Of Morgantown were favored,
on Wednesday evening last, with lecture
on Geology, by Professor ROGERS, who, as
our readers are already informed, has been
exploring some Of the most inviting ocali-
Ties of'his region. The Professor is familiar
with this science: and possesses happy
facility Of explaining and illustrating ii, SO
as 10 make himself understood By an audi.
ence. II was 10 us matter Of surprise that
20 much valuable information, on subjec,
70 vast in It's nature, could be condensed in
TO "a, short lecture. Professor R. was heard
with tap' attention by an aTprecia,ive audi
snce. We are grstiEcd to hear an intima.
ton that lie may deliver course oflceiurus
"n this very interesting science, TO our citi-
zens, in the course Of few months.
tits truly vexalions and annoying that an
intellectual treat of this kind can seldom be
enjoyed without interruption from thought
less in'ruders, who carry on conversation in
atone sufficiently loud to in:errup, both the
speaker and hearer-erind peanuts with an
industry worthy Of genuine poIker-and
as they pass in and out Of the room, put
down their roush-shod pedes,als with un-
wonted energy, causing the echoes to drown
the voice even Of Boanerges is there
no remedy fer this evil!
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-06-24

New Motive Poper-A correspondent Of
the Syracuse Standard, writing from Rocles-
ter, speaks Of the discovery Of new motive
power, which, according to his showing.
will dispense with the present mode of
steam propulsion. lie says ut consists in
the use Of bi.sulphate Of carbon, as a motive
power. An engine has been constructed
which works like charm. The expansive
force Of the material. as every chemist knows
is many times greater than steam, while at
the same time It requires much less degree
Of heat to vaporize it. | will give you the
result ofan experiment with minute steam
engine. llrequres the constant nse Of eight
spirit lamps 10 generate heat enough, from
water, to cause it to make one hundred and
fifty revolutions per minute. Withdraw
two Of the lamps, and all motion will cease.
Withdraw all Of the lamps, leave them away
twenty minutes, then apply the bi-sulphato
Of carbon, and there was heat enough re-
naming 10 propel the engine at the rate OF
one thousand times a minute. And this will
apply on a large scale Just as well. The
substance being so easily evaporated, heat
from twenty to one hundred and sixty de-
erees is found sufficient for all purposes;
hence there is no danger Of explosions, MS
with steam. The inventor has applied Tor
letters patent.'
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-06-24
FRESH DRUGS.

" Frank. N. Chalfant, at his cheap
Drug, Glass and Variety Store, has just
received fresh supply Of DRUGS,
Prime Chewing Tobacco, several varie-
ties of superb Cigars, TO which he in
vites the attention of his customers and
the public. Call and see him.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-06-24

In answer 10 inquiries. the proper off;
Ger in the Post Office Department decides
that there is nothing in the laws or Post
Office regulations that torbids Justices Of
thelp Peace being Post Masters. II is also
decidsdthat Post Masters cannot deliver
lettersffom their respective Offices which
may be addressed deliverable from other
Offices. 49, Z. - .
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-06-24
MonoDgalia Academy.

We are requested to give notice that an
Examination Of the pupils Of this Academy
will take place on Wednesday and Thursday,
The 2S,h and 29.h inst.
The Contest between the Monongalia and
Columbian Literary Societies will occur on
the evening Of the Goth, at cande.lisht.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-06-24
Iron FURNACES

We mentioned in our lastthat The Mon.
4 ongalia Iron Works, in this county, under
the judicious management Of Mr.. SAMUEL
M'EELrEy, are about 10 be greatly reinforced
and extended. We also learn that several
other Iron Works, in this and the adjoining
counties, are TO be originated or extended
without delay. We extract the following
paragraphs on this subjec, from communi-
cation in the last Fairmoni True VWginian :;
"Hardman, Gill& Co., Of Wheeling, are
the owners Of very large rolling mill in
that city, connected with which is an iron
foundry where they make monthly Que thou.
sand tons Of railroad iron. They also have
u blast furnace in The county oil Nlononsalia,
at which, am advised, they are making rig
metal at the rate Of four tons per day, III.
thought The furnace is very small. They are
now putting up an engine for use instead OF
water power. which m the summer tune is
insufficient Tor their purposes. In the vicln-
nv Of this furnace rich iron ore is abnndau,
aud convenient to dig; and am advised
shat il il the intention Of the enlerprlsing
owners 10 build other furnaces wlhin the
present year upon larger scale. They are
also The OWNERS Of mineral lands on Prick-
tet's creek. in the county Of Marion, which
contain several veins Of rich iron nre, and
on which tract understand they intend 10
.rcc, d blustfurnaee. This land is luvorahly
situated inihe midst Of hills aud valleys CO.
yereI with immense forests Of timber, and
Astounding with ron ore, coal and limestone,
having all the facilities for making iron.-
sis 4 i Learn that these gentlemen have
p,ocured charter in which liey are an,hor.
izpt ia purchase and hold, in connection
with their rolling mills, as much as thirty
thousand acres Of lani 10 the surrounding
counties in tile State niVirginia for manu-.
featuring purposes. | am told they desie
10 eiIpr, spme five or Xix large blast furnaces
n7,his region Of Virginia, lor the purpose Of
making pig metal 10 supply to.some extent
their manufacturing establishment II the
ci,ylof Wheeling.
n n n.
nIcannot speakadvisedly Of the capital
now invested in lhi- graf iron establish.
men, of Hsrdman. Gill & Co.. never having
seen ii bu, once, aud That ,befoteit was fnl.
rs IN operation, hit presume itlcannot be
much short VI one million Of dollars To
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-06-24
A NEW FIRM.

II is understood about town that Dr.. NJ.
Y. Wiley, J. B. Woodward & John A. Hays
have purchased the Book, Drug Tobacco
and Variety Store of E. W. Tower s. Co.
and will add a choice assortment Of New
Goods in few days. They are young men
deserving encouragement.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-06-24
MORGANTOWN, Va.
SATURDAY, JUNE 81, ls5a.
0IJR,AGENClEs.

IJMr. c. PIERCE, No. 4s, South Third ST,
Philadelphia, ia one OF our most obliging aud
attentive Agents.
E.W. CARR, Third street, opposite the Ex
change, Philadelphia, is also our Agent for that
City.
Dr.. f. PARSONS, Gladly Creek, Barbour co.
has kindly consented to act as Agen, for the
Mirror.
u. NJ. ANVIL, Ncs.orvilc, Barbour co.,Va
C. CRESAP, ESQ.,, Kingwood, Preston co., Va.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-06-24
WAslllScroy CRY, June 10.

The Senate has determined TO pass the
Homestead bill previous to The time fixed
for the recess. Ii is quite certain that the
bill will be disposed Of during the ensuing
week. The debate on the Veto Message
closed on Saturday, and the Homestead
Measure will be the first business subse-
quent TO the disposal Of that discussion
The territorial appointments will be kept
back as long as possible, in order that the
announcement may not have influence up
OH certain measures which the Executive
wishes 10 pass through smoothly. The num-
Der Of applicants for the places is enormous,
and embarrasses present action. '
It is confidently believed the House will
concur in the Senate's resolution for re-
cess Immediately upon the passage OF the
Homestead bill, which s,o be made apar-
ty measure, at least in the Senate. 20
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-06-24
Fourth Of July.

We are requested to state that the Ladies
Literary Association Of Morsan.own will
hold Fair on the evening of the 9TH inst.
The time and place will be announced in
our next.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-06-24

Now is the time 10 ship to Constantine
pie and its adjacant ports. An American
ham is worth five dollars, a six cent bottle
Of ale is worth so cents, a small cheese OF
Two pounds brings two dollars, and every
thing else in proportion, A steamer adap-
tel 10 carrying freight could make The lot-
tune of its owner BY single voyage to the
Bosphorus. y
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-06-24

Queer that two oflhe best things in the
world when put together should be tho.
worst-.-iliiM and f1rtgnc.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-08-01

NEW SToRE-Mr. Juan Pizzini, confectioner, bs. re-
moved from his original place Of business TO new and
magnificent store above the Exchange Bank It Ia desr
mated the 81 Nicholas Ssloon-a which the great
st. Nichols hotel Of New York has rendered the syno
Dyme Of all that Ia Beautiful In architecture cbaso and
comprehensive In design. Viewing the establishment
relatively, IL well deserves the name. True II does not
possess the grand features which the would Indicate
regarding 10 the eIavagant connection set down but
IL may be esteemed grand in comparison with the style
which this has Just superseded II 10 keeping with the
Improvements and tastes OF the day.
The fitted up In the Deatest style and we'll sup
piled with choice variety Of all the articles peculiar "a
that class Of business The ice saloon at the end
OF the store Is the largest Of the kind wo have een for
some time. II In fitted up In the nea,es style possible
There are series OF neat tables OF small size each COW
cred with white marble sab ranged In handsome array
along the room-and TO set TO Of them with odi Cd.
poste you, uond be luxury which no one who has not
experienced the pleasures Of such position could realize
The ice cream would be douby under such crcum
stances.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-08-01
RICYUOND V1pEFTo L.. 40

4 II
b.eon sc round, months. "s'' Aseas 'amiy
nMIA great many small M.etersi In n.lst And nm, a..
NJ 10 eot " , 70 . to quality No n.I
's hanas rhe supply % good small great m.
n.h have been brought Into this sos a,
sroAs-A consider advance hs. r,e,p,,v a.
900 or 300 hhds taken Northern ms,tet
nna wharf, "wednesday the a6ih prices ransoy Sroa
win ,s the s,ess Of sarar IN Artst ANAL eo@parsd
~ ana cts Tor prime; Porto Rico oto es - N
cnh scoAns-Lovsrings Crushed sk Loaf IN B.ltuor.
saarss S iSs Baltimore yellow on u
orleans 9s cargo AL. OF .hu, II, ,
''Sn snsu atN TO ssi, fair 10 very good. : " ~
much better feeling In the Lasu.v,a icL a
jsS. common to TOR primes strictly prime Ro IL scarce
~ 49, M,ehsls Pa, Is and 90 Mar.
C rat same; Sperm, &C 10 81; Taow Jaekson., la
Wasir",sS 10 10 s IA largest s,s s.s; ., Is CT,
ing and market not fully opened N' DA' "'"s ousr-
"a little nov in market supstnns new s1o Ia 40
Clown srrD-But few onsrinr Ssi.. .,s...
w moS,wa.rnss very dull iqaO,s as IS
Sv.so se noninaliy from the wharf, ASK nom ,,o,.
ens A. a. ,e shsaS would bring a. readily wharf
LuxnrR-Clesr white Pine sssa4o; refuse do 500 mar.
charitable 20a2o per Al. One nch yellow Pine P,nt H.
10; three quarter do 9sl2; IL do l4,ls 10 do ~
II; do 2.Soal6. Flooriog, lsae2 So face me.sur.
scanting Halls for heart and sap; all heart l0.sO
cordng TO size. Garden Rail- heart and nam I6,ie :,
cach oil heart 1925 cents Shingles !. boss so mar W.
Weather Boarding l3sl6. Inch Oak Plank a5sso Rn,
tonwood, A zach, 26s2s; do b>s inch. eO.o6 Inch
cherry so; popular 2oAe5 per 81. Dressed FLOORING
Virginia, 2saSo Dressed Flooring Southern. sOaa5
Shingles, IL inch bunch, 6,s6ae,6O per NJ, by the
ergo. .' - - S
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-08-01

Admiral Napier appears to be doing both brisk
and a brilliant business in the Baltic. According to
authentic accounts and the most authentic are sun
posed TO be contained in the following graphic ard
entertaining letter, which is published in several En-.
glish journals-the gallant Admiral has actually had
the emerty TO approach within eight miles Of Cron.
sAdt-at even this dstarce il is said the forts Of the
enemy lock considerably awful. Atthis distance too
II seems the Admiral gave order to "Orepare for ac
tionj wbereupon eech man calmly Loaded his yeroi.
Ser,-an excellent weapon to use against stone wills
Att short distance, say eight miles 1t appears also
m alarm was sounded at ono time and every body
told to keep sharp lookout for "nfernal machines
whereupon great sensation was produced, and many
bravo lars turned pale with fright and conclude d
suddenly and with voice that the devil nust he
thereabouts. They then determined that "a change
Of arr" is a good thing, an excellent thing, most
discreet, and sensible thing; and that beyond any
doubt, "5randy and water is very agreeable bcye-
rage" Such being their conclusions, exposure IA
danger and the vulgar business Of fighting are voted
humbugs; whilo to enjoy life in the "gaycst manner
possible is evidence Of the highest WISDOM cour
age aud patriotism. After this the man who is moi
in favor Of throwing up his cap even to the skies in
honor Of the gallant Admiral Of the Baltic, is desti-
tute alike Of taste, chiyalry, and common sense
We commend 10 tho perusal Of the reader the
following gay" letter, the most striking points Of
which are iiscissd and the whole Of which
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-08-01

THE WEArHER.-The heat was intense during yester
day We noticed the thermometer 90 about 10 O'clock
10 the morning. In part OF the city which would
US comparatively cool From to sin o'clock there was
suy heart which rendered that period oppressive In
the extreme
-Four days ago we would almost guarantee ourselves
perfect freedom from such heat as We had In tho early
part OF last month But We should DO much deceived
Yesterday was another oppressive than any wo have
had thus far
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-08-01

DRowsED.-A grown boy about eighteen years OF age
named Timothy Martin, went into the canal near the
Pump House, 10 battle about O'Clock, on Satur.
day evening aud drowned lie swan twice across
the canal and when crossing third time he sank and
more.
The opinion was that he was seized with cramp and
30 disabled rs TO be unable TO reach the bank.
An inquest held the body by coroner Wicker
Verdict according to facts.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-08-01

London Correspondent writes thai Mr. Charles Dick
ems hopeessy and hepiessiy bankrupt; aud has had
even to ee the coustabe lately, TO escape Imprisonment,
or pay wine bill. The writer charges that this hu
initiating condition Of the Novess Affairs Is the direct
result OF bis notorious personal e,savagsnees and alto
ssthsr postrays the author Of American Notes., In col
ors Gar from enchanting
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-08-01
DIED.

AZ High Meadow IIenriCo county, near Richmond m
the 9lst Jolly RICHARD HENRY, infant son of r. n
and Vgnil 8. Dickinson, aged four months and twelve
days. '''''
The friends and relations Of this family are reeued N
attend the funeral, nj High Meadow, to DAY. at I9
O'Clock, +. w., without further notice.
~ the Reild,nes Of bis father IN the county Of New Kent Al
clock g. NJ, on the P9h JAY NArHA NTELgayluv 80 ~ NJ
L. o and EmiJ A. crump, In the 9Th year Of his age " "