Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1858-07-23

his acknowledgements to the ladies and
gentlemen of West Union.
The train then moved on amidst shouts
of applause. to meet the same demonstra-
ton at other places.
Col. Adams responded to the presen-
tation at Claysville in we'll timed. and
appropriate speech. which we regret, We
had not time to write. 2.r'
~ a PASSENGER
The New Lunatic Asylum--western
sAHia Virginia.
The Commissioners appointed by Gov.
Wise, for the location Of the Trans ALE.
gheny Lunatic Asylum. in pursuance OF
law, visited a'large portion of Trans Alle-
gheny Virginia, during the month Of
June. unanimously selected Weston, the
county seat Of Lewis, as the site for the
Institution. Being one of the Commits
sioners we enjoyed the pleasure of ming
ling with the people of Northwestern Yir-
ginia. and can hear testimony to their
Intelligence, Hospitality and Kindness
Everywhere the Commissioners received
the greatest attention and kindness. and
every facility was afforded by, the citizens
of the different localities 30 the Commits
sioners to come to an intelligent conclu-
sion. After traversing large extent Of
country, embracing the counties of Lew
is. Brax on. Nicholas. Fayette, Kanawha.
Putnam. Mason, Wood, Harrison, Up>
shur and other counties, and examining
infinitely every point. the local adyan-
tages, the water power. fertility Of soil,
accessibility, &C.. the Commissioners de
eide in favor Of the point Just named. as
possessing all the requisites necessary to
a greater degree than any other place
situated on the west fork of the, Monon.
gahela river. and containing some seven
hundred Inhabitants. Its citizens are in
telligent and enterprising. and possessed
to great extent. OF that true and geu>
uine hospitality which distinguishes a
large portion of the people of our State.
The friendship which we received, aud
the kindness extended during our brief
sojonrn, will be cherished as among the
most pleasant "reminiscences Of our life
The same may be said Of all the towns
though which we passed.
Time nor circumstances will not permit
an extended notice of our trip, as We ic-
tended, but we cannot close this article
without saying few words in relation
TO the country through which we passed.
II is matter Of regret that our people
know so little Of the vast resources and
commanding position of the western por'
ton of our State. The eye Of the tourist
is continually teasted on the most roman.
tic scenery that can be found in the
known world. The lofty promontories.
the lulling Of the meandernrss streams,
that roll, and toss, and foam at the base
of the cliffs, the rich, dark foliage. which
stretch. far and wide, like boundless
ocean, and occasionally succession Of
green meadows and cultivated fields,
teeming with focks and herds; and
adorned ny commodious and elegant man
sions. present to the eye Of the beholder
scene which no lover Of nature can fail
to contemplate with delight aud pleasure
The soil is rich aud fertile to the summit
OF the Hottest mountain affording the fin.
est pasture that can be found within the
limits Of the common wealth. One Of the
peculiarities Of Western Virginia, is the
fertility of the mountains. The northern
exposures are much better than the
ooubu0tuI duu VIC uIII5 are duu
even more desirable than even the val
legs. Land is cheap aud plenty. present
ing rare inducements 10 those who desire
to change their location. Improved land
short distance from the towns, rarely
ever sell over $i5 per acre. and vast
quantities of rich and productive land can
be bought in number of counties for &c
cents, and those who have invested in
these lads have amassed considerable for
tunes. Almost all the lands abound in
coal, and so soon as market facilities are
afforded, must become valuable. and con
sequently enrich the Golfers of the owners.
A number capitalists have already inves
ted in these lands, and companies have
been formed in various localities for the
purpose of developing the country. as
well as to bring to notice the vast minet-
al resources that slumber undeveloped in
the bowels Of the earth. We believe no
portion of our country presents broader
field for active and enterprising men to
amass fortunes than the western portion
of our State. A very moderate share of
industry and capital are required, and II
our people would only acquaint them.
selves with the advantages presented,
they would not be SO anxious to leave
their native soil to seek home in the
west.