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Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-02-07
Erapgoy a11c11t for = gents.

- EN ERAL Thousand energetic and trustwor-
- thy men are wanted to act as ngcnts--both
local and travelling in every S ate in the Union
for the sale of patented article OF manufacture
w i'll extensive demand. The exclusive right
OF tlle'advcrtiscrs. and agents of capacity and bu
sincss tact can easily earn Two Hundred Dollars
per month No capital necessary.
Extracts from communications from our agent.
:. herewith enclose you draft for---doiurs,
dcducting one hundred and ninety -scyen dollars
t. my commission On gI4C sale of the last month
Signed II. RCcd.' :. ! shall realize as commission
my sales this month about one hundred and
seventy five dollars. L. G. Field"
The occupation will prove light and gentle
manly cmPIoymcnt-as honorable as it is prof
table.
No agent will be accepted unless nblo to pro
duce substantial testimonials to chaI actcr and
industry.
Salaries will be arranged for the first year if
prc ferrc"l.
So many answers to advertisements are f.rwar
Gcd from motives of idle curiosity only, the adj
vcrtiscrs will consider no application unless ac
cumpunicd by one Dollar as evidence of sincerity
when full particulars will be forwarded.
Address BURNS, BENEDICT 81 CO.,
Baltimore, Md.
To the substantial nature of the enterprise we
refer to Kenneth tS Dale. Lie Roy Sons IL Co.
Also to Hamilton f. West. Ohio Hon. c. NJ.
Dennis, Rhode Island, and n. Kay Key West, Fla.
mol 6m.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-02-07
Madicines.
The ercIIIean Task Acil

. r - at4
& Harris,s Compound Fluid Is1srsecs y
SarsapafiIIa, s..4,
YTJpE nroprietor of this preparatio IN, notWlS4s
= standing he was well aware OF greag , GU y
entity Of retriving o. bad name, was leo 70 eIle
tempt in favor of Sarsapariila; from nus AAAo
edpe If its acknowledged virtues.
ITS bad reputation in this community at Pfesells
bas been brought about entirelybH thelgporangee9
or dishonesty of those who prepared u Wis" '
itself has uniformly enjoyed the con-
fidence of the Medical Profession IN the
of large class of diseases. ;a+or
of the preparation now offered, both 70 the pup
lie and TO the profession, has attempted ana, SO
far as the result of his efforts has boon tried has
succeeded in accomplishing the Herculean task
of restoring to the article more than lts losS re-
putation. ~. - -
his operation on the latest discoveries ana nm
proyements in Pharmaceutical Science HndWor-4
king honestly to that plan:
He could offer to the public, II ne Ihoueht 10
visable, the usual number of original and GEM
inc certificates of its efficacy, from those W no
have tried it, hut he perteTs merely to ask lor ms
preparation trial at the hands of the atticted.
He can confidently recommend 1t IN ali forms
oFScrofulus affections as INDECENT otactloNS,
and liberation of the glands about the neck, ana
other parts of the body, Assesses OF a tedieus
character Chronic Sore Eyes, specially IN
most forms of Chronic diseases of the skin, VIE
Eruptions, &c, Headache, CostiyeneSs. Deenllty'
of Appetite, Palpitation ofthe Heart, Swimming
in the Head, Nervous Irritabihty, DC.
1t contributes greatly to the elaboration OF
good, rich, healthy blood thus giving strength
and vigor to the system and health and beauty
to the Counteuance.
Harris's AHti-Dyspepsia Pills.
This is confidently recommended as amid and
certain Cathartic, extremely we'll adapted TO p
ular use.
1t is entirely vegetable in its composition, and
may be used by man, woman or child, under al
most any circumstances ofdisease or eNposnre
1t is intended, primarily, for feat that OF Dys-
pepsia attended by costive habit orthe bowels,
but may be used, aud will be found satisfactory,
in all cases in which n mild action OF the bowels
is desired
Harris'S Sc'<-headacho Pills WAR
RANTED NO CURE NO PAY.
This pill is certain cure for that most distress
sing affection of the nervous system called the
Sick headache when taken according to the di-
tections. 1t cures the disease in from twenty to
thirty minutes, and that without vomiting of
purging. Its use. moreover, tends to the entire
eradication of the disease. There arc twelve do
ses in each box Price ono dollar.
The above medicines are for sale at the Drug
Store of J. L. Carr, sole agent for Harrison conn
ty. Dealers supplied at Wholesale prices.
oct.26 1y.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-02-07
Cheap Cash Store
DRICHARD. Son & Co.. have inst r

pRICHARD, SON & Co., have just returned
choice stock OF Dry Goods, Groceries, Hardware,
and every article usually kept in country store,
at the old stand, on Pike ST., at the west end of
Carksburg.
Having adopted as their motto, ~ small profits
and quick pay" they will sell goods at a very
small adj Vance 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, as we are satisfied that they will find our
;eIms At least as favorable those of any other
mere ants in town.
May 10th, l65f-Iy
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-02-07

IN Intirmary, No. 81 South Gay street, Balti-
more, opposite the Exchange Buildings.
No MONEY REQUIRED IL A CURE Is NOT EFFECTED
A practical experience of over 20 years enables
Dr. H. to warrant q cure in the shortest possible
time to have it safely Effected.
TINS INFlRNARY, extensively celeOrat cS.o Iot
the efectua and speedy of all classes OF Secret
Diseases was established in this city, as refuge
from Quackery, over Is years ago.
THE Hen REPUTATION, OF this Institution
would render public notice unnecessary were IL
not for the many APPELLANTS here for treatment
who have been ilched of their money, maltreated
by the Charlatans who flourish so largely in the
publd prints, and with whom our city Is over
stocked.
Arr1lorED BE OK Your GUARD, if You would
avoid injury, pecuniary loss and disappointment,
! seek early medical aid where proper treatment
| can b. obtained. DR. II. makes no aiinrlng pro-
fcssions, promises no more than he Will honorA-
bly, perform.
suffered for years under the effects of badly
cured disease without knowing II to be 4 secon-
dairy form. The usual symptoms are Sore Throat
liberation of the Mouth, Itching and Tenderness
about the nose. Blotchcs or Eruptions upon the
Skin, Nodes upon the Bones, Sensation OF HeaV,
mess Deafness. and dull Pains in the Head and
Limbs. &c. Cases differ much in character,
hence but few of the symptoms are sometimes
experienced ANY ofthem is sufficient cause OF
alarm. Upon the perfect Constitutional Cnro OF
the oldest and most inycterate o. such cases, DE-
II. is willing 10 stake his honor andreputation-
STRIcTuEEs, GLEET AND IMPOTENCE .-Ihese at
tcCtiOnS often unheeued until the appalling
signs of danger or deep seated injury awakens
the sufferer to sense of his true condition.
They arc then so confirmed often 10 battle all
the usual modes of treatment The experience
DR.. II. enables him to say, that he sAtel f
warrent cure in the most obstinate case ofeither
disease.
THE TmuMPr OF ScIENcE.--Tho remedies of
DR.. H. in restoring strong and manly vigor, rem
ovating the shattered constitution, and removing
speedily all debility or injury incurred from
certain secret habit, unsurpassed by any dis
coverics of the ago
9ENFEERLED MANHOOD may here find certain
restorative and thousands, from their use, have
realized the sweet fruition Hope, which. from the
failure of Cordial Quackerics, in their hitherto
srutless search, had become almost eNtnguished.
ADVANTAGES OF TREATMENT.-NO Poisonous
compounds of Mercury or NoXious Drugs used,
in his practice. No severe restriction in diet, or
detention from business required but withou
exposure, Disease is speedily eradicated.
To FEMALEs.-LOng experience in the treat
ment of female affections, nervous diseases, &c.
qualities DR.. II to afford early relief and effect
cure in the most difficult cases. Communications
l.nrc sncrcdiy guarded, treatment marked with
skill and delicacy.
Distan, persons cured at home by addressing
| DIR. GORDON HARRIS, Baltimore, Md. (let-
tcrs t-pad.l
express Oily
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-02-07
FRESH Arrival of Spring
and Summer GOOds.

FTNHE subscriber has just received full sup-
Ply ol view Ioous Oh AZ Eih9:, ut ms ne"
sortment for Spring and Summer wear.
His stock embraces choice lot of Cloths, Cas-
,simeres, Vestings, &c.
Linen and Cotton goods of all kinds-particu-
lar attention is called to his stock of domesties
\ great variety of Calicoes ofexcellent quality
and choice colors.
Groceries of all kinds, at the lowest prices.
A general assortment of Hardware of the best
quality.
Fish of various kinds, very cheap.
The citizens of Clarksburg and the surround
ing country, are respectfully invited to give me
a call, as am determined to sell as cheap as the
cheapest. T. S. PRIM.
~ An persons knowing themselves indebted
to me will please come forward and make settle
ment, as further indulgence cannot be given.
May Sd, 1s5Aoel9 "
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-02-07
Fits! Fits =! Fits!
THE VEGETABLE EXTRACT Pill


TNOR the cure of Fits. Spnsms, Cramps. and all
Il Nervous and Constitutional Diseases !
Persons who aro laborng under this distressing
malHdy, will find the Vegetable Epleptic Pills to
be the only Remedy ever discovered for cnring
Epilepsy. or Falling Fits
These Pills possess q specific action on tho nor
vous system. and although they are prepared es-
pecinlly for the purpose of curing Fits, they will
be found of especial benefit tor all persons nfict
ed with weak nerves or whose nervous system has
been Frustrated shattered from any cairse whit
cver in fact. it is almost impossible to convey an
adequate idea of the speedy and almost miracu.
lous results which these Pills effect in the discus
cd, broken down and prostratel nervous systoils
Persons who were nll lassitude weakness and de
blity before their use, ut once become robust and
full of energy. No matter whether the eonsttu-
tion has been. broken down by excess weak by
nature, or debiitntcd by sickness. thoir effect up
on the nerves iscqually certain and apparent.
As these Pills are composed of some ofmoSt eX-
pcnSive materials IN the Natcria McGica, it vii
he impossible to leave them around the country
on agency. MS common Patient medicines usually
But in order to let The afflicted in the most
remote parts of the country have n chance to OBJ
tain them, they will be sent by mail. PRE- OF rs
TAGE, to any part of the United States or any
country with hich the United States has postal
arrangements. on ne recGirtora remittance.
IRIcEs-F egetablr ENvrnc' EriluDtic Pills, s.
per box. or Two hcHoE for 81. "=+
All orders iu'ts- rs ao,ja-ssoH post paid, to
SETH s. ITANCE.
los Baitimare street. Baltimore. Md.
Unpaid Letters not taken from the Office. ia
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-02-07
and Harness Manu-
EEeCtrO-GaIvanfc Rings.

FTNO those persons who are afflicted with Fits
L Rhcu1natisIn or Gout, it is especially recon-
mended; is perfectly harmless. and may be appli-
ed in al with the greatest safety. Its eff
eacy is undisputed, never having been known to
fail in producing immediate relief and ultimate
cure. Its influence on the nervous system is a.
;ouishing; in short, it has received the approba-
ton of the most eminent Of the medical profess
sion, who have pronounced it to be the most i'm
pnrtans of modern scientific inventions. Price
70 cents only. Forsale by
JOHN Il. MURPHY.
ClaIksburg, July Il, 1854.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-02-07
Sign and House Painting.

lie in the various branches of House and
Sign Painting, Graining, Gliding, &C., which
he is prepared to execute in a neat aud durable
manner. All orders entrusted to him will be
attended to promptly, and in a gorkmanIike
manner. a. C. MATHES.
Clarksburg, Juu Die, 1854-Iy.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-02-07

49,, of r., comfy of --, Stat,
Of, propose to convey the nails from } u
IL i, s55, to June 80, 1859, on route No.,
from - %, agreeable to the adyer-
tfggrnent of the Postmaster General, dated jan
nary u, 1888, and by the following mode OF
conVe 1ance, viz
for the annual sum Of
dollars.
This proposal is made with full knowledge OF
The distauce of the route, the weight of the mail
to be carried and all other particulars in refer
en- e to the route and service, and also afterfull
examination of the instructions and requirements
atluched to the advertisement.
Dated
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-02-07
Fancy NOfiOnR.

WE would can the attention of Merchants and
w others, TO our large aud well selected stock
of Fancy notions. which YeWill sail low at7ThoIe-
sale or retail. 80, $3.50 & y i
Also an assortment Of Musical Instruments
Fishing tackle, DC. LoGAH-&s f7A1ae1' =
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-02-07
EEancc's SarsaParIEla Vege-
table or Blood Pills

The cheapest and best Medicine in existence
FOR PURIFYING THE BLOOD,
removing bile
correcting disorders of
the stomach and bowels, cos
tiyeness dyspepsia, swimming in
the head, DC. Persons of u full habit,
who are subject to Headache, Giddinesss,
DTowsincss, and Singing in the Ears, arising
from too great flow OF blood to tho head
should never be without them as
many dangerous symptoms will
be entirely carried off by their
immediate use.
READ THE FOLLOWING WONDERFUL CURE OF DYs-
PERSIA
This is to certify that my wife was afflicted
with the Dyspepsia for twelve years, and tried
both advertised medicines and Tkompsonian but
without effect and myself attacked with blind
ness, and my head otherwise affected from ha I'd
drin6ing, SO that was aPprehensive of fits and
seeing Hancc's SarsaparilIa Pills advertised /
went and got box of them, which to my aston
ishmcnt effected cure of me and my wife both
as yet, and do think them without rival be-
fore the public.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-02-07
Forn, Of a Guarantee.

The undersigned, residing at -, State: OF
- undertake that, if the foregoing bid for
CARRYING the mail on,route No. be accep-
ted Nv the Postmaster General, the bidder shall,
prior to the LIST day of July, 1855, or as soon
thereafter as may be, enter into the required
obligation to perform the service proposed with
good aud sufficient suretics.
This we do with fully knowledge of the OBJ
legations and liabilities assumed by guurrantors
under the 9th section of the act of Congress Of
July 2, 1856.
Dated
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-02-07
Albemarle street, near Wilk.
Purifying the blood!

BALTIMORE, July ~, 1913.
This is to certify, that was afflicted with a
violent pain in my breast and right arm which /
suppose proceeded from the impure state Of nv
blood. l was recommended to take Hance's Sar-
saparilla or Blood Pills, and after taking one
box, the pain was entirely removed from NV
breast and arm. found them extremely gen
tie in their operation, and would recon- mend
them TO every person in want Of mild purga-
tive.
PATRICK ROCHE.
No. % COway St., between Howard and Eutaw.
In purchasing these pills, let me add
e ONE WORD OF CAUTION.
Always ask for Hance's Pills, and purchase of
none but those advertised as agents and if conve-
nient, call and see the proprietor himself.
For sale by SETH S. HANGE. Jos Baltimore
street, and corner ofPratt Sts., Baltimore.
- Price 25 cents per box, for Hance's Gen
uine Pills, or five for, 81 Also for sale by A, E.
BARNES, ClaEksburg, Va, and by Druggist and
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-02-07

pic, or By those contemplating mNfItNro.
by EFil!iHm Young, NJ. >.
Let no father he ashamed 70 present copy Of
the A!SCULAPlUS TO his child. II may Save
him from an carly grave. Let no young man
or woman enter into the secret obligations Of
married life without reading the Pocket IEscnIu-
Plus. Let no one suffering from hnckncycd
Cough, Pain in the Side, restless nights, nervous
feelings, and the whole trim of DyapGptic sen
sntons, and given up by their physicians, be
another moment without consulting the Rscu-
lapius. Have tho married, or shoae about to he
married, any irnpcdimont read this truly useful
book, us it has been The means of saving many
thousands ofunf"rtunate creatures from the We
ry jaws Of destruction.
~ Any person scdning TWENTY FIVE
CTS: enclosed in lettor viii receive one copy OF
this book, by mail, or five copies well ba sent for
log SPRUCE Street, PHILADELPHIA" Post
paid. au3l "
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-02-07
Es0ctOG' Yourself GtOp se!5 C6s.

BY MEANS OF TIN
pOCEEr ESCULAPlUS
OF Every one his Own Ply
stefan. I'm EonrIETucd i-
ton, with upwards OF II
hundred cuEraVings. show
ing diseases and multiormu-
ton Of the Human System
in every shape and form.
To which is added Il Trea-
tiso on the Diseases Of Fc-
mulos, being VI the highest
imnOr.mMce To mnrrirn nnn-
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-02-07

The undersigned postmaster Of, State
Of, ccrtitics, under his oath of office, that
he is acquainted with the above guarantOrs, and
knows them to be men of property, ana able to
make good their guarantee:
Dated
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-02-07

UIOERS ON THE Leg zfa4
Coleman Lilly Of IS Hfllen street, Baltimore,
Nd, entered several years FROM sores on his leg,
was finally cured by DR.. ChalmerH' sanatiY6
-TinetuTe. li raa sI
fT1cc ors dollar Per bottle, or six bottles for
IS, for sale ct the general agency 8 "a
+ SETH 8, HINGE,
108 Baltimore ST., Baltimafs, Nd,
To whom AZ letter. on b1sine must Be Sid-
dressed Post 70 sasnd for sale By a. !. Bafne J,
Fs-s1T w
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-08-03
Right Side Up.

CHARLES L. EBERHARD s. CO., are still carrying
" on the
BOOT AND SHOE MAKING,
at their old stand doors below Parks & Hutchnson's
Store, where all work wanted in their line can be OBJ
tanned.
C. All kinds of READY MADE WORK hand
and for sale. Also, superior OIL BLACkING, by the
wholesale and RETAIL manufactured by c. T. Eberhard.
o. All persons indebted for last year requested
to come nd settle their accounts. We have money
G. t. EBERHARD & co.
March 3, "a. 36-tf
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-08-03
Nofice

MY Notes and Accounts having been placed IN the
vi hands of 8. w. Davis, Esq, for collection, those
who are indebted to individually, or as one OF the
Old firm of Steele IIarty, are respectfully request
ed to make settlement by April Court, IT not sooner
A. c. STEELE.
Fol . Iocz 2S-tf
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-08-03
$50 Reward.

~x RUNAWAY from the subscriber on the 3rd OF
AV February last, my negro man ISAAC. He Is
q about IS years of age, about5 feet or inches
- hIgh is of dark copper color, tolerably high
forehead, cheek Bones little projectng and think
his eye teeth little detective. Said boy weighs about
165 lbs, quick spoken, 1oerably intelligent. When
he left he wore common apparel, such as common
iaborers usually wear. | will give Twenty Dollars
reward for Isaac, delivered to confined in any
Jail SO get him again, or will give Fifty Dollars
reward for him with sufficient proof to convict any
white person of harborng him. bong hit said boy of
Julius Alexander about eight years since Mr. Alexan-
der lived II "A miles south west of Charlotte and
think Isaac stroIIlng about through the country
where purchased him.
T. NJ. HAMILTON.
Whites Store, Arson County, N. c.
March 9, 1855. 33-tf
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-08-03
LOOK HERE !

WE the undersigned. have purchased the large and
w extensive Stock 0: Groceries belonging to the
firm Of Films & Spratt at which place viii be found
1t II times ready Hing to wait all those who
may favor with their patronage. By Keeping on
hand full supply of
Family Groceries,
we will be prepared fill all orders puncuallv, that
nav be iuru>tcd Our motto is quick sales
and small profits TOR cash barter.
The IA. hest cash prices Will be paid for produce
ELMS & OATES.
may o. 1853. 45tf
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-08-03
Piedmont Sulphur and Ckalybeate
SPRING
IN BURKE COUNTY. II. G.

Sirtecn mites North Of lLorg~"t0n, aciH be olc~
Jor The /cccpti0n Of C0mpnmy, on tie
18Th Of .Ju7te, 1855.
n HIS delightful Summer retreat cannot be surpassed
| by any of the fashionable Watering p aces within
the State of North Carolina. Here invaids wei as
those seeking pleasure, may find Summer residence,
calculated to restore the asst energies of the Physical
Constitution and crafty the most astldous.
The proprietor has enlarged his spacious accommo-
datIons by considerable additions, and is prepared
receive d large company. He will spare pains to
contribute to the benefit and atifcaon of those who
favor him with their company.
This fine watering place is sur ounded by some OF
the greatest Natural curiosites in this Country. The
Table Rock is only seven miles from the springs :;
Hollow Spring Cave is mile Ravn Rock Falls four
miles, and Falls of LinviIIe is nine miles.
And all in a great country tor hunting and fishing
Deer and turkeys plenty in the neghborhood of the
springs.
By calling on DR.. Happoldt, proprietor of thesEMoun-
tain Hotel" in Morganton every necessary informa
ton pertaining the medical qualities these
can be obtained.
JAMES c. ESTES Proprietor
June 8, 1855 46-3m
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-08-03
Jan. 90, 1855
A New Map Of North [ 'arOlina

THE Undersigned preparing, and will publish as
| the necessary Surveys, &c, can be oo-
tained, New, Large and omPlete MAP OF NORTH
CARoIxA, five feet BY ii ree we'll engraved and finished
in the best style.
1t is admitted all sides, that such work is a
great desdera State, ard 1t is In consequence
the frequent enquiries this Sabect that the under
signed have embarked in the enterprise.
The only attempted work Of this KIND is. that OF
McRea published in 1898 ard since then he Counties
Towns, Roads and Post-ofces have increased in num-
ber and all our works of Internal nproN ements, with
small exceptions, been set on foot.
1t is intended that the New Map, now proposed to
be ished. shall contain, accurately land down, all
Natural Features of the State, the lnets Harbors
Sounds, Lakes. Rivers, Greeks and Mountains &c
Also. the public Improvements and artihc al divisions
The Railroads. Pankroads Counties County towns,
Post Offices, Cities Villages, Posroads and Canals,
Colleges, Academies &c. &c.
TAe Map Will be ready by the summer of 1858.
WILLIAM D. COOK,
SAMUEL PEARCE.
TERMS:
In best Style, Gilt Rollers and First lmpres-
sions. $1,000
Ir Plain STYLE Black Rollers, 600
Information from any source, and which may be Of
service in making the above work, will be thankfully
received. All commune should be addressed to
WIN. d. COOKE.
Raleigh, September II. S-6m