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Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-07-19
HARRrsoN County CouRr, June 81 1854

HARRISON COUNTY COURT, June 81 1854
Whereas, it is known to this Court that diff
ference Of opinion exists in~the COUNTY, to the
propriety of granting Licenses authorizing the
sale of intoxicating liquors in thie county, and
believing it to be their duty to ascertain the opin
ION of the people upon this subject
It is ordered that Clerk authorize the Sheriff to
open books on the Sd day of August, 1854, at
the several places of voting in this county. to
certain the views of the people as to the propre-
ty of granting licenses to retail Intoxicating Ii
quors in the county OF Harrison: The books to
be headed &c License" and No License"
jyl2 4t Copy attest, P. CHAPLIN, elk.
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Cheap Cash Store
AT THE WEST END,

DRICuARD, son Il Co., have just returned
L from Baltimore with entirely new and
choice stock cf Dry Goods. Groceries, Hardware,
and every article usually kept in country store,
at the old stand: on Pike St, at the west end of
Clnrksburg.
Having adopted as theil motto, q small profits
and quick pay they will sell goods at very
small advance on cost and carriage. for Cash or
Country Produce, for which the highest market
price will he given.
The public arc respectfully invited to give us a
call, rs we are satisfied that they will find our
te1ms Mt least as favorable those of any other
merchants in town.
May 10th, lS54-1y
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A Money Saving Establish
lnhRnf

TTNHE undersigned would announce to the pub
L lie that he has on hand good stock of
Tin, Copper, Brass & Shect-irOn Wares
and is prepared to manufacture to order, ANY
THING made from the same material, at the
shortest notice. He is determined to make it to
every persons INTEREST to deal with him, and
could request all those who want to SAVE THEIR
MONEY to give him call
He would also call especial attention to the
ry large and complete assortment of
Cooking Stoves,
On hand and weekly arriving, of the worry best
quality, both in construction and metal and at
prices ranging from SIC to $50, full trimmed,
with pipe, boilers, &c.
Having in great measure changed his mode
of business by selling for pay down on SHORT
time, enables him to sell much lower than for
mcrly.
~ All manner of jobbing done at the very
shortest notice. his establishment being well sup
piled with GOOD workmcn.
Shop on Kincheloe street, doors north of Des-
Pards corner, opposite Bartletts Hotel:
c. w. SMITH.
CIarksburg, Feb. I'd, 1858.
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LAUREL Po1NT, MosovoA11A CO., VA,

Mr. ZUR1EL LEWIS, Dear Sir 81 take pleasure
in infol ming you that have SO far tested the
Conical Burr Stone Mill that you have putin
more than sustains your rocommendations. as
have ground FOUR bushels of Corn into fine meal
in less than fifty minutes, and believe that I
can with four good horses grind FIVE bushels of
corn in anhour Two horses will do q tolcrablc
business; but three or four will do better, Ny
customers generally, we'll pleased with the
meal they get from my mill, and say that it is
other mill am fully satisfied that if the VAL
ne of these mills was generally known, that they
gould soon go iuto general use. They can be
Kept in order by almost any person. Iwilliust
say that my opinion in regard to those mills,
corresponds with the certificates from many 9TH
ers who are using them.
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DIED,

On the 18th inst, at his residence in this conn
ty, Mr.. WIN. BARTLETT, agod about 81 years.
On the lIth inst. of typhoid fever, Mr.. JEDE
DIAH w. GOFF, in tho 25th year of his age.
Tho subject of this brief notice was bora on
March 18th, 1926, at the residence Of his dcceas-
cd father, where he lived until summoned away
by thu messenger Death. Mr.. Colt atun early
period sought and obtuiled hope in Christ
which hope to him Gus an anchor Of the soul
both sure and steudfast." Though never boast
full Of his piety, but OIL the other hand, modest
retiring and unobrusivc, yot in the last sore col
flict like valiant soldier, he faced tho "king Of
Terrors'' with firm and steady step, no blancll-
cd check, he palPtating heart, but sure of victo-
ry, the language OF his heart was
~:Jesus, in thy great namo go"
To conquer death, my latest foe"
Some DAYS before his death, he told his mother
and friends that he would not get we'll, but nssu-
rod thom that no was ''not afraid to dio''-that
there was not an intermediate cloud" etc.
About thrco years ago, Jedediah sought and OBJ
tanned the "peurl Of great price, " and united with
the Baptist Church, of which he lived faithful
and consistent member until "caIled from labor
10 reward There was mono of that tickleness
churacterizng this young man, that seems to
characterize many protesting christians of the
present age. When he left the church of his ear
" choice, it was not to "jOtn" some new-iangled
organization, but to join the church triumphant
-"the church of the first born, whose names re
written in heaven"
A large concourso of weeping friends and re-
lutves, assembled at the church before interment,
when the writer of this tribute to his memory
endeavored to bring in juxtuposition tho promises
of the bible and our brothers christian expert
once. While we did 20, some wopt, while a smile
of heavenly radience lit up the countenance of
Others May the great father of all our mercies
continue his accustomed goodness to the more
than widowed mother and her orphan children
And especially, we pray, that the surviving bro
Their and sisters may follow in the footsteps OF
Jcdediuh, ''as he followed Christi
Mark the perfect man aud behold the up
right, for the end of that man is peace ~
HARRISON Co., Va, July -, 1854.
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DR.. GOrdOnIInrriS,

GRADUATE OF CAMBRIDGE.
OFFICE Baltimore Lock Infrmary. No. II
South Gay street, opposite the Exchange
Buildings, Baltimore.
A practical experience Of over 30 years enables
Or. II. toinsurc sound and speedy cure i'll a Ger
tnin class of Diseases, which have too long been
Welded bv regular physicians to the hands Of
Quackcry. lie may be consulted confdenIially,
1thcr in person or by letter.
*z*Icrsons at distance cured at home by nh-
dressing letter to Dr.: Harris, Baltimore, Md
All communications CONFIDENTIAL, remedies sent
bymail to any part of the United Safes. See
advertisement on fourth page.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-07-19

DoNNRTs,-A fine stock Of spfihf style jus
ID received from PhtIads'Piiih. and 90 &c
All BARNES
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-07-19

w An insane woman in Baltimore
has been raising mus, by running into
peoples stores. throwing her arms around
their nccks Of the storekecpar's, and de
claring that she is in search Of husband
and must be married.
1t is a pity that somebody wont do
something for her.
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For Sale Low.

- II UE slit LUW.
T l.. CARR has just received at the Drug
- and Segar Store, opposite Bartletrs Hotel
and hns for sale TT the lowest prices -
100 Reams wrapping paper.
40 Boxes Window Glass
40 Gross Matches.
so Boxes Tobacco of various brands.
$780, 900 Fine Segars.
Gross Bonnet Bonrds.
A variety of Glass and Brass Jumps
Etheriel Oil.
Phosgene Gas and Lard Oil.
Wolfe, Cotton and RI e CarpetiDg.
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RRWG SEORE.

Drugs aud MedicfneS4 FIhOIeSuIe anu
Retail at No. i, Main street,
CIarlSsburg, Va.
NOW offer to the citizens of this md the ud-
IL joining counties large and extensive stock
of pure Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals, Perfumes,
Paints, Oils, Dye Stuffs, etc, etc. Having pnr-
chased extensively in New York an Philadel-
Phia, think 1 can say with safety that my pre-
sent stock embraces greater variety than any
estabIishlnentin Western Virginia, the city Of
Wheeling not excepted. TocOuntry merchants
and physicians would say that my prices shall
be at the smallest justi6able advance on eastern
prices and chagges; and TO those who purchase
at retail, they may depend upon purchasing at
less thun city prices. All prescripuOusput up
with great Gear; nd attention..
8 Il. RARNES.
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GIDEON BARE.
KANAwuA CouNrr, VA

Mr.. ZunlEL LEWIS, Dear sir:-At your re
YOU nv opinion of Chas. Ross Conical Burr
Stone Mills. One of these Mills, No. A in size,
has been attached to the engine in cooper's shop,
in which am interested, where it has been full
iy tried, and worked well, and am satisfied
made the best corn meal lever saw, and US far as
1 know, has given satisfaction to all who have
tried it. Yours, Truly,
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-07-19

TTUGH CARR has just returned from Balti-
II L moro with large stock Of new Spring and
Summer Goods, which he will soil at his store on
Main street Clarksburg, ut prices rs low Us any
He has splendid lot of Ladies dress goods,
which will be sold very cheap.
In addition to his Dry Goods he has large
assortment of Queccsware, Hats, Caps, Boots,
Shoes, &c.
Also, Groceries, and Fish of,all kinds,
re I'm
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Leather and Shoe Finding
SfnrR.

THE subscriber would call tho attention Of
i shocmakers and all others in want of leather
or shoe findings, to 'arge and good assortment
of such articles, which he has just received, and
will sell on reasonable terms for cash. His
stock comprises all articles for boot and shoomu-
Kip, Morocco, Lining and Binding Skins, Pegs,
Thread, Nails, &c.
lie will manufacture at short notice all kinds
of Boots and Shoes, made by tho best worklnen,
on very low terms for cash, and warranted.
Store-north side of Main Street, one door
east of Lloyd Lowndes store, ClRrksburG, Va.
WIN. Il. ALEXANDER,
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EIcCtrO-GaIvamic Rings.

L rheumatism or Gout, it is especially recon-
mendcd; is perfectly harmless, and may be aPPli-
cd in ali cases with the greatest safety Its CHI
cacy is uudisputed, never having been known to
fail in producing immediate relief and utim atc
cure. It's influence on the nervous system is a.
tonishing; in short, it has received the approba-
ton of the most eminent of the medical Protes-
sion, who have pronounced it to be the most I'M
pnrtant Of modern SC entfc inventions. Price
25 cents only. For sale by -
JOHN H. MURPHY.
Clarksburg, July Il, 1854.
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New Advertise1nents.
Nnfica.l

TIME undersigned having qualified according
IL to'lays, as executors of the last will and tes-
lament of Marcus Ahlenfelds decd: do hereby
notify all persons who may in any yyisesha un-
settled accounts with said deeedent, to call ims
mediately at their residence in The town Of West
Milford, Harrison county, Va, and settle, as they
are proceeding promptly and without delay to
settle up said estate. ,
B. c BARTLETT,S = - -
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Wagon MakImg.

TTNHE undersigned would respectfully inform
i the citizens OF Harrison and adjoining eoTn-
on Mechanic street. South of the burnt district,
where he is prepared to do all work in his line Of
business in a superior manner, such as Wagon
ordered Also repairing done in the very best
flows always kept on hand, or made at the
Thankful for past favors, I hope by giving my
whole and undivided attention to my business, to
still merit liberal share of the public patronage
JEFFERSON FLETCHER.
Clarksburg, Jan. 2sth, 1s52.-ly.
P.S.-The woodwork OF two horse wagon
kept constantly on hand.
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Livery Stable.

szy-N Tho subscriber would (
ES2A respectfully informs the Ese y
public that nc has Just purchased Il ~ - 49,
stock of HORSES, CARRIAGES &C., for the
purpose Of opening livery stable,
These horses nTu gentle und safe, good travel
ers md hnvo bcoI solicited entirely for telT good
qualities for riding aud driving sji
Persons wishing TO visit any Of ,thbfadiptning
towns, or counties, can 30 accommodated az aIl
times, by calling, on the subscriber two doors
wi~St ofDent's Hotel, on Pike street, CIuFkaburg
Charges moderate.
May 10Th, ls5d.-1y. ~ ].
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-07-19
Law Notice.

THE undersigned have this day entered inro a
/ Co-partnership, for the purpose of prosecu-
ting the practice of Law, under the name aud
style of FISHER g. CARPER. All business
entrusted to thoir cara in the counties of Up
shur, Randolph, Barbour, Harrison and Lewis,
will receive prompt attention.
Address tho undersigned. Buckhanuon, Up
shur county, Va. JOHN S. FISHER,
w. C.. CARPER.
April 10Th, l554-ap26 ly.
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Now Goods

TUST arrived from PHILADELPHIA and
y Baltimore, and now opening at JOHN IR-
WINS, nearly opposite the Court House, in the
new brick building of w. p. GcfP. ESQ. A large
variety of Ladies Dress Goods, Hosiery, Bleach
ed and Brown Muslins, Linen Table Diaper, etc.
atr MI a
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Clarksburg,
CabiRet-Ware !

<N0NITUR< The subscribers would call
SESzT the attention of the citizens of
"A Clarksburg and surrounding
country % their I, re general p4c assort7
Of which is manu- featured with view to its neat
ness and durability, and will be sold cheap for
prompt pay.
They are in receipt Of all the late fashionable
changes, and their work will be shaped according
ly.
to give us n call, as we determined none shall
90 away dissatisfied.
Ware Rooms on Pike street, opposite Dents
Hotel. CIarksburg. !. 81 K. b. IURSEY.
Clurksburg, Feb. 16, 1855. nOl2
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tOERSONS wishing to secure Il SUPERIOR
l. DaguerrcOtype likeness of themselves or
friends, will do we'll by calling on a. LANE,
who has fitted up room in Bartlctt's Hotel,
where he will remain for short time only.
iel4 t
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Miscellan eoug.

Ebr. 'EhO1slas Bailey,
OFFERS his professional services to the cit.
" zcms of Clnrkshurg and vicinity For the
present he may be found at the Northwestern
Hotel. jy,l2l7
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Drugs and Medicines.

Just received at the Clnrks-
II burg Drug and Book Store,
.5szzaz<@3ZI4sSs from tho city OF Philadelphia a
SSsS;:-..s.i5zzsSS% large supply of Drugs, Med-
NJ cines, Paints, Oils, Dye-stuffs,
SG3 Perfumes, Chemicals Toilet
Fixtures etc, all of which will
"a IN he sold on the most reasonable
terms-to reasonable men yo-
men or children who are in want Of any of the
above articles. All prescriptions carefully put
up. a. +. BARNES.
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NORTHWESTERN ElOteI

NOFth WCStCFm EGOtcI.
TNHE undersigned would respectfully announce
l. to the public, that he has leased the house
known the 81 Northwestern Hotel" situated in
Clarksburg, Va. The house and furniture arc
now undergoing general course Of repairs, which
when completed, will render this one Of the most
pleasant houses in the country. The rooms arc
large, airy and con veniently arranged. A portion
of the house Is now open. and public patronage
is respectfully solicited. No pains will be spared
to render those who may encourage this house,
comfortable, contentod and happy.
SAMUEL WALKER,
Clarksburg, juno LIST, 1854. Proprietor.
p. S.-A limited number OF boardcrs can be
accommodated with rooms. je7 ~
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81. w. EAUER EY.
Attorney "a Law.
~ AnJHO ~ Ita "
HBagIIcErcOtygDcS.

NFNO~OINNly Y N
will practice in Harrison aud adjoining cOun.
ties. Address rs above.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

For Congress, to supply the racHncy occasoned by
the death Of Hon. JOHN r. SnOdgrdsS.
CHAS. S LEWIS,
HARRISON.
BENZ. BASEL, Jr.,
UPsuUR.
B. w. JACKSON,
OF DODDRIDGE.
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For SALE,

FUR SALE,
A House and Lot. situated in the
"a town of Bridgeport, Harrison county,
IN a Va. and Immediately on the line 9"
III. Ee the North Western Virginia Railroad
&s-Aa djoining tho stOre-lot of Col. YIN.
Said House is furnished with good stable and
other commodious out-buildings, and great adj
vantages to those wishing to Purchaae town lots.
Address. JUN Al. SMITH.
ap4 3m.# brldgcPoTt, ' q.
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II. EAIi Frs IN FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC
I)isYt GQoDS. No sis Baltimore street,
six doors helow Howard -, 3 4 LIIolpkt- calf
the atten 81 conn y iiercl and Others u
their large aud general ass qltjncnt of 0lothSs
Gassimeres estsnEs DE, lick they offer upor
the i7Sost rtis orahl telnis. min attention
NORRIS. d sIsll IL fsI.s y co..
GRQGEfS AND go tAf ISSfllN " Il y rs
imp tcrs and ~ eal ers m oi 4 SFince
aud EigfoES
Nos 80 aud
cons on gisRd atd ale5 lQa Zig
beSs terms, 4 large md clieieo Of eSrp
series, tiots ~ u VIII Tiny tuNita
tlls entiol OF C6untlS Merchant Iloi keep
efss ind thafs SV8 u
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VarmEsh

WHITFIELD
TOPAL, Coach, japan, Crate, Leather, and
~ Mastic Varnish. Also, Spirits Tarpenttue,
for sale by A. F. BARNES 3
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HARrrR.--IIarp $ monthly for
August is on the Editors table
There not an article in it, that is not,
in its cast and character, Number one
Setting with the editor in his envy
chair, is worth twelve month sub
scri ptlon to this sterling magazine
Tho dashipg record, of Monthly
Current Events is the very brief
abstract of tho tImes---the genuine
"muitum IN pvro' The third Of
series of papers entitled "Holy
Week at Rome attracks our attention,
from which the following is an ex-
tract ..-. ..
In the church of the cara Cmli, J"
which occupies the site of the temple
of the Capitoline Jupiter, there is pre-
served n wretcbedy-c arved wooden
doll, loaded with an incalculablc
amount ofprecious Jewels This doll
belongs to the monks, and brings
them in yearly revenue which en-
riches them all It is called the Most
Holy Baby and the most diligeot
cxcrtlons are made to keep alive faith
in its sovereign virtues Every s'ran-
ger visits it. as u matter of course,
aud pays the accustomed fec But
its chief revenue is from the sick, II
has u larger practice than any physic-
ian in Rome As soon as Roman
despairs Of bis life or his doctor. he
sends 70, the " MosT HoLy BvBY,
which is brought to bis bedside in
great state. If he die, the baby has
called him, which, lis all right if he get
well, the baby has cured him, which is
right also In either case the monks
receive their fee. 1t is so rich that it
has handsome carriage gifts own.
Several times year this idol is expos
ed to the alteration of the crowd, no
other having so great reputation 10
Rome
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H. Enquiries are frequently mad

IL Enquiries are frequently made
at the Office for the mornings Com
ct" May we be permitted to inform
the public at large, again, for the hun
Aredth time, that, although it is pub
lished in Third street, it is not for
sale here, or elsewhere. A sufficient
number is published daily to supply
such people as have the good taste to
take it and not one single number
more, except for our exchange list
The Daily paper is published at the
exceeding low price of S. per annum,
which is just haIftbo price Of any 9th
err daily paper in the Union aud the
weekly at the very modest cost price
of 81 So Any one wanting either
can have them promptly delivered at
their door, with this assurance "that
when the time is out they will be cut
off, sans ceremou1e unless they come
up to the counter and do the amlable
over again, for another season. 1t Is
n oonsoIing reflection to us, to look
back on the day when our "ha|f penny
sheet was launched into existence,
and to run over the landmarks of it's
prosperity We may safely say, that
no man, has ever been soIicUed to
take it. This leads to another retlec-
tlon-If there is any ono who takes
the Comet and dis'ikcs its 'Yslitics, .
they can do the editor no greater IA
vor than to discontinue it,
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thieves had been there, and "byohe
the house" The chief Of Police con
stable Couisinard was on the ground
and may we ask him the civil oues-
tion, why the gentleman was not march
ed to tho Station" Have we laws :?
IF so, LET them be enforced with the nm
relenting rigor of the Medes and Per
slams
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n = II will be seen by advertise.

~ II will be seen by advertise.
ment that the Annual commencement
and Distribution Of Premiums at St.
Peter and PauI's College in this city,
will take place at the Institution on
Thursday next, the 18th inst The
Parents of Students and friends are
invited to attend.
From time to time we have bad the
pleasure to be present at the examin-
atlons, at this Institution and have
been much edited and agreeably en-
tertalncd TO the Exercises in ornto-
.ry aud dialogue, frequently Dramatic
scenes are given, in a very credifable
manner, with instrumental music from
the young gentlemen Of the lnstitu
ton.
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WHITE BLAcKgERRrEs.-The New
Albany (}pd) Tribune says Nov
don't laugh at the seeming Incongrui-
y Of the thing A friend Of ours,
from Franklin township, laid on our
table yesterday fine specimen Of
whle berries, gathered from the com
mon blackberry bush They are
equal in flavor to any blackberry We
ever ate, aud would make splendid
preserve.