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Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-07-11
THE "D1GGERn INDIANS.

A friend, not long since returned from
the plains. gives an account of the
Diggers''- most degraded and dis
gusting race on the Western Hemisphere
They occupy region of territory in and
near the American Desert, being driven
from the neighboring sections by the other
Indian tribes. who have most utter con-
tempt and adherence of the race. They
are dwar6sh in stature. being seldom
above Eve feet in hight, dark in complex
ion. lean, emaciated and shrivelled, with
skin resembling leather, lying in folds
over the body, and giving them a truly
hideous appearance. They wander about
often in an entirely nude state, and have
no habitation of any description. Some
times they burrow in the sand for q
nights lodging. Their principal substance
is roots and herbs, which they dig from
the ground with remarkable dispatch,
hence receiving the appellation of" Dig
gers" The Diggers are cannibsl race,
eating human flesh wherever it can be
obtained. They also subsist on carrion,
and indeed on anything that can undergo
digestive process.
Their weapons of warfare are the TOM
ahawk and the arrow. They are cow
ardly race, seldom making an attack ex-
cept for the purpose of procuring food,
and then only in case ofgreat superiority
in numbers. Their mode OF attack is to
warily surround their victim, and stimuli
taneously rush upon him. AS soon as
he fires upon one of the party, the others
Immediately trans6x him with Wiley Of
arrows, when they directly proceed to
cut him up. eating what they desire. and
carrying off the residue for future use.
They seem hardly to possess the charac-
teristics of human beings, and their iden
tity as men is questioned by many trap
Pers and hunters. They are remarkably
tenacious of life, and accounts almost in
credible are related of this popularity.
The truth of the following incident is
vouched for on credible authority.
An attack having been made on q par
ty of hunters and traders crossing the
American Desert, and who were nearly
reduced by starvation and thirst, the
Diggers were worsted and number Of
them shot. One Of them who had receiv-
ed rifle ball through his body, raised
himself up to sitting posture and aimed
his tOmahawk at one Of the whites, throw
ing it with such precision as to cut his
hunting cap from his head. The other,
walked up to his antagonist, and delber.
ately shot him through the head, and
left him for dead. Soon after, on turn
ing round, he perceived the Digger with
a portion Of his brains protruding from
his skull, taking aim at him with his
knife. He turned aside, in time to avoid
the weapon, and then riddled him with
balls. An hour afterwards. he yet breath
ed. The Diggers are rapidly diminish-
ing in numbers, as is the case with most
other Indian tribes. One cannot recall
to mind their appearance except with
feelings the most revolving.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-07-11
NEVER JOKE ABoUT BUSINESS.

& 3 = rs =
Twill tell you a story. A man that I
am we'll acquainted with, and who was
not always SO well to do in the world as
he now isl do not say it was myself.
but it was Scotchman who had risen
from low beginning His outward
dress did not tally well with the lining
of his pocket; indeed the pocket when.he
went to market was, but i'll held up by
rags which it was sewed to : to look at
him you would have thought him not
worth pluck. Well. one morning n
cargo of hides coming into port. he ask.
ed the owner what he would sell the
whole cargo for. Looking at our friend
from head to foot, the owner could hardly
refrain from laughing outright. Ny
good FRIEND" said he, sit matters little
to you the price Of the cargo; single
hide should imagine would exhaust your
purse" When folks come to buy"
said our Scotchman. they expect to be
treated with civility," VIII you answer
me plain question What is the price
of the whole cargo of hides on board tho
ship Prosperity, now in harbor." The
ship owner thought the man was daft or
joking, and he said, "what will you give
me for the cargo, in money down upon tho
table ?"
"Guid sir, it's for me to put a price
upon your goods. Tell mo what is the
lowest price you will tax ?"
The owner still carrying on the joke.
Gas he thought named price. not half
the actual value. The merchant of fru-
gal appearance put his hand into his pock-
ct, took out a shilling and clapped it into
the hands Of the owner, crying alound:
F." A bargain, my friend and before these
Witnesses" and turing to those who had
been amused by the conversation that
had passed.
Viewing the man still in the same light.
and never suspecting thnt he had to do
with man OF money. the considorate
owner proffered back the shilling to the
man Of rags, saying hero my good
man, though have been casting some
severe jokes upon you. would not wish
to rob you of shilling judging from
your appearance, you have very few TO
spare"
The buyer advanced with firm stop,
and looking him in the face. said. judg-
ing from appearances. it may be SO but
= S"AA $S' W. AGO hAS SlNV JON ShNG
shilling, that it must be returned in the
character OF an aims that shilling is the
areas Of my purchase Of the whole cargo;
tell me, therefore. when you will deliver
or receive your money or, said he, ta-
king out his pouch. the foot Of an old
stocking well darned and patched heavy
with gold, and crumpled with bank notes.
if any substantial papers will be respon-
siblc for the delivery. III pay ye the sill
YER down on the table this minute"
Every attempt at explanation or accom-.
mdation was in vain, and at last tho
owner was compelled to give up his cargo
Of hides at less than half their value,
and he received the money agreed upon.
forthwith. AS it was the only cargo that
had arrived for some time, the ragged
man Of money sold his hides at almost
his own demand and he always said it
was the best bargain he had ever
made in his life. A ragged coat. you
see, has its advantages as we'll as n good
one but mind-never joke on business.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-07-11

DON'T DO 1T.-Never make use of an
honest woman's name in a improper
place, at an improper time, or in mixed
company. Never make assertions about
her that you think untrue, allusions that
you feel She her: elf would blush to hear.
When you meet with men who do not
scruple to make use of a woman's name
in n reckless manner, shun them, for they
are the very worst members of the COM
munity-meu lost to every sense of honor,
every feeling Of humanity.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-07-11
SMELLING SALTS.

1t is singular tha. this substance,
which is considered so delicate and re.
freshing perfume, should be prepared
by chemical art from matters Of the most
obnoxious character to the nasal organ !:
yet such is the fact. The proper and
chemical term for smelling salt is ammo
MIA; it itoriginally derived its name from the
temple ofJupiter Ammon, at Ammonia,
in Libya. district in Egypt, in the
neighborhood Of which it was first
manufactured. In Egypt the chief fuel
is the dung Of tho camel and as all an
mal substances yield large portion Of
ammonia, there is much Of II in this sub
stance, hence the SCOT arising from it's
combustion is impregnated with ammonia.
from which it is afterwards abstracted.
In Europe, ammonia used to be made by
distilling bones, horns, parings OF hides,
and other waste animal matter from the
tanners and slaughter houses ; but late
ly, a cheaper source has been discovered,
namely, from the refuse Of the manufac.
ture Of coal gas. 1t is found that all
plants and coal which is of vegetable
origin) yields by distillation, from one
to three per cent. Of ammonia. Many
other substances come over with ammo.
MIA in the distilliDg apparatus, which are
horrible 70 smell, but which the chemist
and perfumer rectify, SO as at least to pro-
duce that exquisite perfume which is car
ried by the ladies encased in crystal,
gold, and silver.-SeptinuS PieSse.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-07-11

copy from an exchange, will, probably, b.
fully appreciated by some of our readers
during these anti-license times.
STANZUS.
Deadekated to an Individooal in Persute of Lick
er under Deft1kultees, of n Sundee Morning.
By the Orthur Of the O,0ed to the Steem Fir
Engine.'
Emancnt dcstruckshionist of Lickerl
Probablce your dri,
Mnybee there's q vakuem in your bowels
You feel slitely
kurious in the abdominal regens?
Want stimulater, eh! 1t can't be did,
Emancnt destruckshionist!
Imbibater of alkaholik likw:d,
The krisis wat was to have arrived has arroven
The new sitty ordenance are ficksed phact,
That solitaire dime, rezurrcctcd from
the depths of thi trowscrs, kant awaken
A sympathetic responz, or tod, from
Your kurlee hodded friend, the barkecper,
Alkaholk Imbibatcr
Knockturnel jyration navegater,
Last mite you wcr 12 II tbs drunk, and
Wen you went home you had
felt tired, perhaps. Konsckwcntleo
You feal heetcd about the innnrds.
g la not the phlattcring unkshun to your SOLE
That you're aloan this morning
There's numeruz people of the saim
Stripe with cimiar feelinks,
knockturnal navigator
pcmcnstrator of the power of suckshun
This is an epicodo in your career,
y full stop to your ambichus asperachuns
after spirits;
The bucr is kloscd-narc Bottle is visibul
to the naked l.
as you stand fcrnest the 1lounter,
You anXishly inkwire for u drink,
& it don't cum,
Demenstrator of suckshun
Kocktalc annyhylatcr!
Your an inquired person, victim
Of lcgislutiv stupiditce
You kan do without working all the weak,
and rest on sundce
But You kant drink liker days
and dry up OH the eth;
Your tizccAl cistcm is not
k"rHbel Of "pprcshcating
The OrClcnunZ;
! our nacher revolts at water,
kocktale annyhylatcr
Enemcc to water
You bclcavc water useful for abushun
and knuvngiblc purposes only;
not rctrcshin, bcnctishal,
or invig cratcn as IL bcvurage.
Strange idcc-but not unkommon,
However, you're dun for. The ordcnanz
is imperativ-a ccrtuntec-
PASSED by Il ai0rtce vote,
Not drop Of Ticker, wholesale or
rctalc, kan you get on Sundcc-
Encmec to water
ObjcE of kommisscrashun
You may koXc, purswadc, beg, promis, &C.,
but lis of no use
the examine kwudruped is dcfunkt,"
Why dident you get bottle on
Saturdee night!
Pm sorcc for yOu-reform stop;
Shut down retlckt !; hesitate before
you got horned on Saturdce
mite, unless you prepair for
emergences-
Objck Of kommiscrashun!
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-07-11

A Coop JoKE.-The city authorities
of Marysyille California. recently passed
an ordinance for the removal of outside
stairs in that city. While the council
were in session few days after, the stairs
leading to the Council Chamber were re
moved, and the digni6ed 1embers of that
body. according TO the Herald, were com.
PEELED 10 !" Shin down the posts Of the
building.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-07-11

neighborhood, and when hunter camps
at night, and turns an enquiring glance
towards the giant trunks which mena-
cingly surround him, then a gentle prayer
of even the rougheSt and widest of the
band, and whispers. /" God preserve me
from poor Toms fate"
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-07-11

A GREAT CpRE FOR THE TnUaps.--A
gentleman of great experience and judg.
ment in all matters appertaining to the
horse, assures us that the worst case of
thumps' ip Q horse, could be almost in.
stantly A.. permanently relieved by
drench Of vinegar and chalk, lie says.
take pint Of vinegar and a piece of
chalk about as large as pullers egg,
and put them into a bottie-pulverizing
the chalk and putting it into the bottle
first, and then pour in the vinegar-haYe
the horses head elevated somewhat, SO
he will he compelled to swallow the
the drench-give the bottle q shake or
two, and as the chalk and vinegar efer-
vesces pour it down bis tbroat-snd the
horse will be instantly reliayed. As the
warm weather will be upon us soon, this
may be useful to many persons, and per-
haps save many valuable ,hOrses.-PtrE-
teFsS. .AdV.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-07-11

UM.-What is the difference
befReen school master and an engine
oHe rains the mind, and tie other
minds tie train-so sometimes.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-07-11
CLARKsBURG, WEDNESDAY,

~ The following lines, which we
copy from an exchange, will, probably, be
fully appreciated by some of our readers,
during these anti-license times.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-07-11
STANZUS.

Deadekated to an Individooal in Persute of Lick
under Detflkultees, of Sundee Morning.
By the Oythur Of the Os0ed to the Steem Fire
En0iDe'
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-09-10

SAG NIGHT PREPARATIONS FOR BLooDsHED IN
CINcINNATI.--T Sag NIGHTS in Cincinnati
are making preparations for repetition of the
bloody tragedies which were enacted in our city
on the 9th inst The same incendiarasm which
was used by the leaders aud demagogues of the
foreign party here is now actively employed in
our sister city. Every possible means is resor-
ted to with a view to induce the foreign popula
ton TO arm themselves and then to use their arms
against native born citizens. The leaders have
gone so far as to send out committees to solicit
subscriptions to purchase arms, Yet, after the
perperation Of the crimes which they
template and provide for, they will no doubt. as
has been done in this city, impudently charge the
American part with having melted the RIOTS
The Cincinnati Times says:
This qUes son is IN evoryhody's mouth, and
there is universal alpreheu ion that there viii
be serious difficulty at -ho polls, aud these app
prehensions are not with al foundation. Dema
gog1es have been and are stlnt work among the
foreign population, doing all they can to excite
them against the natve-born portion Of the com
munity. Speeches have been made to foreign
ers in their native tongue. in which they have
been urged to arm themselves and prepare for
the contest, and these appeals have been follow
ed by the most vii lainous newspaper articles re-
presenting Americans thirsting after the blood
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-09-10
MAYORS OFFICE.

September the 9TH, 1855.
Blessed, as this community has been, with UNI
usual health. whilst some of our sister cities have
almost been depopulated by the severest seourge
that ever visited any people, it is particularly
meet and proper that we should make some
acknowledgement of gratitude to Almighty God,
for such distinguished mark of his goodness
and forbearance. |, therefore, earnestly recon-
mend that Thursday, the 18th instant be set
apart as a dry of Thanksgiving. and for such
other services may be appropriate to the oc-
casion; and that in the exercises then, we invoke
God to stay the ravages of the fever, which is
claiming so many as its victims in the cities of
Norfolk aud Portsmouth.
WIN. ID. BRANCH, Mayor.
Sant 1Sa5
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LAND roK>..x

he I'D at pub.ie m,ction. oh he 4th ,la. = "
her 1865. 10y of lhc Lrgaiees Tim, nj, y,
Tract CT Land upon which tn. lnie 3eni "a aa1
res ded This land is beautifully situate: in ,Ia =
If Goose Greek, in tie county of Bedta,5 a.,
miles OF Bulor's Dernf, th' Virginia an IN
Ralroai aud looming The laIds of Chara. = 'p'
Thomas VI. Jones and Others. qed .ontaip. sL
acres. Alb ui tw'-t ids af this land ia ,,,bo ~
ton, Icing divided into fields. all Of which ara ~
good leace. There Is large quantity of fine II. "
lind upon this farm, hrli,n uf which is in o..
about neil I'd of fhe urland i. now in cl,vsr "
impiuvt ments consist OF rtnIinnablc DwelGa u
and al he neressar, mi It '..t'a. tgrth r win -
commo,liou> Burn, with S,ahns attached III
young Or, hard Of select fruit, b 8, reach and -.
The neishborhaod Is n very fea .. ami tie nv
gn"d as any in The county. Il RAJ X happes, !.
50 val'm lie farm is brought into Inn, T. md n..
wishing to by ire request ID to xamlne ., NJ p
cy who resides the land win snowit.
TERas.-A credit Of one, two, anl thre,. ,...,
he given. the punch beng required to /. W.
with good rerselal security ani the Ii o Ie,ai,.
further security tie ,asi payment is made.
VIM NJ BIZ BRO,
VI :. w. DUNNAyANT (eon'h
WV. L FsRREL. THOMAS pE4fcy
JAN G BIZ Bao, LUCINDA err
SEP I0-r2aw4t
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-09-10
. .olteray's Lootules.

= sckeray IS Loctui es. =
The Londo. Illustrated News gives US a hint
of wha, we m + expect ia Mr.. 'rliaekcray's lee
tures this Fag #kAs .tfs E#tA 4Ea
.sir. Thaeisray, having finished his New
comes. is nov setyely Intent ON his frlhcom
ing visit 10 A lea. He starts, we believe. in
September. vi .uar lectures, entirely nee, aud
which will be cred Cor tho first time, in Amer
lea. His subj are admirably selected. He
his chosen III, ,ur Georges assigning Lecture
to each reign. What smart aud true things he
will say of Sophia l,orothea, Of Caroline Of Ans
paell, of Charlotte Sophia, of Caroline of Bruins
wick. His favorte Queen must necessarily be
Caroline Of Anspach, Queen of George II. She
was n very able woman. Only conceive tho Bit
terness and bright bits Of Lord Hervey aud Lord
Oxford FILTERED and Frightened by Mr.. Micheal
Angelo itmarsh On the War If Independence,
Mr.. Thaokerny must knuckle down little 10
Jonathan. or he will not draw the dollars at Bos-
ton and New York. But he is sure to draw, aud
to express his own manly belief without fear or
favor" si
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-09-10
~, he American Patty Of Virginia


Whereas. since the date of the proposition for
holding Convention OF the Amer'can rafsy N
this city. on the 18th inst.an awful CALAMITY mas
fallen unon two of our sister cities and the de'y
accommodating details of its horrible ravages nave
MT onv awakened profound and heartfelt y W
,,.,hv Ear The sufferers in car party, b. have en-
r..ierea such a state of feeling throughout the
con,monvealih. as will be bot Ill suited for 'h"
scenes usually attendant upon great peh'caa
ra,herinrs--snd hot wishing or intending 10 90
.,v thing thai can be construed into want OF
3 a.. ,erard for the feelings. or rnoekery Of The
woes Of our greatly afflicted frllDw eilsehs %
Norfolk aud Portsmouth, We, yielding 10 the WISH
as 80 onr fellow citizens throughout the Sta'e'
n .ur own convictions Of what is proper
,r,er tho cireum stances. DO most respectfully
recommend that the assembling OF sa'a '"h'en'
NON be postponed until the
- loru DAY or OCTOBER NEXT
n, ,t.t glorious anniversary -consecrated IN
.,.ar. American heart as the day on which the
,as,lipk was brnken that bound us to foreign
,ok.. let us assemble in solemn Convention ana
devise such measures. if possible, ms will at once
.na forever free our beloved land from the re
...;ns &c foreign influence. which false phllan'
,bronv and mistaken political theory yet per-
mi, to.lineer in IL, and which unless now eradl'
oated threaten, sooner, or later. 10 overturn not
only our political. but TO despo, our beautiful
and cherished serial system.
Allinyitaii ms heretofore given. and all APP
,o,ntments ,f delegates heretofore made will be
considered as postponed until the 10Th October
a
and we now renew the invitation heretofore gwen
10 all who sympathise with the purposes OF the
American party-whether members OF the
American Order or MOTTO come. at that time,
aud mite their counsels with ours as 70 the best
means effecting our social and political re-
demption. Come A cordial welcome to our
boarts and our hearths viii greet you.
n, I.n,.hornc ir. w. T. Saunders,
b II Nowlp, Manrloe hoo'e'
SAINT Tyree, w Nhfis'ap'
Jas N Langhorne, 10 rayne'
w., N Davis ID w Burton,
t,.xu.ra;ley. J + Slaughter,
M q pnr,on. Diueuid
sa Executive Committee.
Lynchbnrg. Serf' iofh' 1899.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-09-10

At meeting of the American party of Apo
mattox county, held in the basement story of the
Court House, on1'hurdsay the 9th day of Sept,
(it being Court day. Capt. Henry G. Patteson
was called to the chair, and VIM. x. lie Grand
appointed secretary.
The object of the meeting was explained, and
the following resolutions offered by John II.
Flood ESQ.,, which. on motion, were unanimously
adopted:
Resolved, LIST. That this meeting, regarding
the American party as the great national and
true conservative party of the country, approves
of the proposal of its friends to hold State Con-
venton in the city of Lynchburg, on the 18th
inst, and will cordially co operate with them in
their efforts to advance our common country.
Resolced, That all the citizens of this county,
friendly to tho objects of the Convention, who
may happen, during its session, to be in
Lynchburg. be, and they are hereby authorized
to act as delegates.
Resolved, Sd. That these proceedings be sent
to the Lynchburg Virginian, Richmond Wing,
and National American, Republication.
HENRY C. PATrESON, Ch'mn.
WIN. A. LIE GRAND, Sec.
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he KEN = and eomrliurniea him warmly FOE ihf
gre, feat which he had just performed, and the
c,,Iiidesor placing French and American iiags on
the machine, it WAS escorted from the beld ~ the
mid 4 G. a tense crowd of ndiniring people.
4 Thus terminated a day which has added great las
ire 10 American inventive genius and il Is graz
ifying Il, know that the championship on The &C
casion vas franaiy aud cordially acknowledged
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-09-10

iee,. A, e., dates. brigham was Oh ing
and with pParent disposition " rsa. the
post, w I. the real state arilla easel Per-
iaps the Hashi ,ipn union can furnish the me-
cessary 'afoi mt las Coy. Young been SUI
perseded; OF have tie National Authorities Mt
Washington deeined ii espedient 10 consult the
wisbcs ri the ormons themselves. and make no
change
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COMMERCIAL.
..-,,,,,0 n5,rl...t sente,nbe. 8.

Lynchbarg Market, SeptembeI
inspection iii : week. 249 hhds., correspond
inc week Of last year. 27i hhds. Market re.
mains spirited. with sales of Iugs. light
weights and inferior 4 81 $500; good 80 to
&c so; fine inanpfacturing-nn offered: Leaf'
common to middlng. CSC to $500 medium y
good to $1,000; fine shipping nome offered
Manufacturing, good - fine, ~ 10 S@o' hpe 70
extra IL. 90 to 81
WHEAT. Receipts increasing, with much oil
+ IN had condition Sales al from so 10 ) TO-
nv '''''.' WIN. T. SMITH,
Commission Merchant.
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A11 ACRES VALUABLE LAND \
Il II SALEM MONTGOH VERY

Ia Wishing to remove to the West, ! i,
sell. prieately.my tract of and, lying on ,
head waters Of Mill Greek. If not sold priyst1
hsfore the Goth day of September next i will !
it at public auction, should the weather be k
---ifnet. the Friday following.
The improvements are entirely new, cons,
ing of a Dwelling House and all necessary ~
houses. There is II Coal Mine. Iron Ore a
Min Stone Rocks on the said land. II,
is also a Sulphur Spring ON it, and it is supp.
to be the best water yet discovered, situated 4
fine section of the country.
Forty acres OF the said Tract are in %
state Of cultivation.
TERMS.-One third cash and the remall
in one and two years.
] will, at the same time, offer for sale all !
personal property, consisting Of Household q
Kitchen Furniture, Horses, Cows and Hog
TERMS. sums under S. cash; sums on
SIS, twelve months credit. the purchaser gal
bond and approved security.
aug 20.ewt26sept JESSE d. TiNSLEX