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Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1858-05-28

BACK AaA1N.-It will be highly grati>
flying to the numerous friends of Captain
John H. Scott to learn that be has been
again placed upon the N. w. Va. R. r.,
where his social and official worth was
so highly appreciated. that special pc.
ti'ion was presented to the Company for
his return. We extend to Capt. Scott.
on behalf of his friends here, a hearty
welcome. and hope that we, as portion
of the travelling community, and he as
a most excellent conductor. may not part
soon again. Here's our EE- Cap'n.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1858-05-28

find that il playing seyen-up, smoking
cent stogies. or loafng in stores or grog.
shops could not do the work. our improve
ments never would be done, no railroads.
no canals, no water works, nothing in
that form or shape so desirable to the in
dustrious farmer which would enable him
to send h is produce to proper market.
! rePeat it, and let any conscientious
man deny it. if he can, that the men whom
penitentiary conviots like Ned Buntline
would if possible annihilate, are the only
ones who have made this country what
it is-Foreigners and especially Lrishnsen,
The rich and fertile lands ofthe far
west are even now brought to our very
door. and through the ill requited labor
of poor foreigners Virginia will doubtless
in few years become one of the richest
and most fourishing states in our Union,
Native born americans. ponder over these
facts, cast prejudice aside. and henceforth,
in the name of humanity. justice and
truth, grasp the hand of your foreign
born brethren as you would that of your
own natural brethren, and peace and
prosperity will be the result, and invinci-
BILE strength the effect of such unanimi,
For if any power on earth would dare
attempt to invade our country, or to land
in hostility on our shores tens of thou
sands of willing swords would spring from
their scabbards, and many brave for
eign heart would be risked in the strug-
gle for the salvation of their adopted
country. and whose war cry would be
no doubt. the language Of. the immorta
Patrick Henry of Irish origin too, "giys
me liberty or give me death II
JIM. Mol.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1858-05-28

MISS CHARLOTTE CUsHMAN. - Again
has Mr.. Kunkle shown his untiring eff
forts to bringto our city artists of the
first order of talent, by the engagement
made with Miss Charlotte Cushman. an
actress who stands, deservedly, among
the highest now upon the boards.
Excellence in the histrionic art, is not
only that the actor should memorize and
understand well his part, but should so
practice what he knows" as to carry
the sympathies of his audience from the
real. into the ideal scene presented.
This sympathetic power, Miss Cushman
dossesses. She comes before her au-
dience, not as one simply wearing
the robes and counterfeiting Lady
Macbeth"-out as Lady Macbeth herself
the unrelenting ambitious woman, with
a will to "dare all and to do all" to &C
complish that which she has willed
with a will so overpowering. that her
lord yields the relentings of his better
nature, not to the force of her words,
but to the power of her determinations
Yet, after the direful deeds are done,
which have stained, not only the '.little
hand" with blood, but have generated
those serpents of remorse within her
soul that murder Sleep" when she
rises from her bed, with eyes open to
the present, but viewing only the dread
full past; the face depicting faithfully
the anguish of the heart; when she
brings out to the living day the secret
tortures of the guilty soul, the vision is
overpowering. and those who see and
hear her. feel. as perhaps they have new,
er felt before, the force of the petition,
Lead me not into temptations" 1t is in
the hands of such an artist as Miss Cush>
man. that the drama holds the mirror
up to nature, ana shows the desroying
power of evil in its strongest light; Turing
the auditor to the culture of high moral
truth, which alone can insure peace Of
mind. and enable the possessor to feel
and discharge his obligation to others
In this point of view. the drama is indeed
a powerful engine for good.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1858-05-28

ENGLAND Bu1LD1So VESSELS OF WAR.
The English government have the fol-
lowing vessels Of war in course Of bull.
ding at the Pembroke dock yard:
The Howe. 12l guns. 1000 horse.
power; Revenge. 81 guns. 800 horse
power; Windsor Castle, sailing ship lie
guns; Aurora. 81 guns. 400 horse. power:
Orlando. 81 guns, 1000 horse power;
Immortalite. so guns, 600 horse power;
Defiance. 80 guns. 300 horse. power:
Greyhound, II guns. 200 horse. power;
The above form slendid squadron Of
four liue>of. battle ships. three powerful
6rst> class frigates, aud two new class
corvettes.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1858-05-28

GENERAL CONFERENCE OF TIE METH. E,
CHURCH SOUTH The q ladrennial address
of the Bishops has been read before this
body by Bishop Andrew. 1t is an earn
est document, setting forth the condition
and the wants of the Church, touching
upon various topics of discussion in the
communion. The missions among the
Indians, and the slaves of the South, are
specially urged upon the favor of the
Church, as also the California. Chinese
and German missions. The Bishops adj
wise against the introduction of radical
changes in the policy of the Church. and
express themselves unfayorably as to the
proposed adoption of a system of lay del
egation.
Bishop Kayanaugh presented COM
munication from o. Fisher. of the Pacific
Conference, respecting the work on the
Pacific coast. The writer represents that
the Southern Methodist Church has a
large moral and religious interest in that
country-that the lines between the anti
slavery and conservative parties are as
distinctly drawn there as among us-that
thousand OF Northern people there refuse
to attend the preaching ofNorthern men.
and that many Northern people are Join.
ing the Southern Church, which is increa-
sing constantly. They ask for encour-
agement from the Church South. The
same is the case in Oregon, where the
people are demanding the Gospel without
politics.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1858-05-28

CONTRIBUTION OF rae CHILDREN TO
MOUNT YERNoN.-The contributions to
purchase Mount Vernon. come not alone
through the persuasions of gifted orators
and statesmen, but tho children Of the
land spontaneously enter into the spirit
of the work. and with their tiny hands
bring offerings Of love to the tomb Of
Washington.
A little boy. eight years of age. steps
forth as youth knight Of Mount Yer
non," and, among his playmares. collects.
the sum of fourteen dollars, which he
sends to the Regent Of the Association
Are there not other boys in Virginia who
viii initiate the beautiful example Of
Willie B. Minor OF Richmond. and show
that the children Of the naive State OF
George Washington. rise up to bless
him?
South Carolina and other States have
also sent in subscriplionsfrom the schools
and surely no more unselfish offerings
are poured into the treasury than those
coming from the hearts Of generous and
enthusiastic youth.-R.cA. En9.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1858-05-28

THE UTAH Recommendations
OF U. S. TRooPs-D1sPAToHEs FROM Col.
JoHNsToN.-The first dispatches, of the
7th Infantry, Captain Henry Little. COM
handing, were to leave Jefferson Bar
racks. Mo-, yesterday. for fort Leven-
worth, en- route for Utah. The officers
accompanying are Assistant Surgeon
Lyman II. Jones, Adiutant and Lieuten-
ant E. J. Brooks. Captains S. B. Hay.
man and j. H. Potter. and Lieutenant
A. w. Evans, E. G. Jones. and T. B.
Edelin,, D. P Hancock, and E. K. Potts.
The second detachment under COM
mand Of Brevet Maj D. P. Whiting.
will move on the 22d inst. Oficers-As
sistent Surgeons. B. B. Clemens and T.
H. Williams, Captains L. McLaws and
]. NJ. Jones, and Lieutenants G. Chaplin.
7. l. G. Amory. A. H. Plummer, j. B.
Wharton and w. r. Pease.
The third detachment, Brevet Major
G. Paul. and Lieutenant G.. B. Stiyers,
follows on the 28th inst.
Lieutenant Colonel Morrison command
ing the regiment took his departure for
Fort Leavanworth on the 9th inst. from
St. Louis. accompanied by Lieutenant
R. R. Garland, Acting Regimental Quar-
termaster, Assistant Sergeant,J. R Smith,
aud Acting Assistant Surgeon Kirkley
Ryland.
Dispatches from Lieutenant Colonel
Simpson. dated Fort Leavenworth, May
7th, state that the 9th infantry, under
command of Lieutenant Col. Andrews
and the company of engineers. command
ed by Lieutenant Drane, left on that day
en- route for Utah. The regiment would
go via. Fort Henry, and thence diverge
from the Oregon route as far as the south
fork of the Platte, and thence through the
Black Hills to Fort Bridger. This route
was surveyed by Lieutenant Bryan il
1856, and is seventy tniles shorter than
the old one. General Smith was ex-
pected to arrive at Fort Leavenworth OF
the 9th inst.
The war department has received dis
patches from General Johnston, dated
Camp Scott. March 18th. A large train
of provisions was within two day march
of Camp Scott, as also the eastern mail
being the first official mail since Septem
Der. Mr. Jones the contractor, deemed
it advisable to make halt until he SHOULD
be reinforced by General Johnston. t
whom he sent for assistance, as a large
body of Mormons appeared in the rear
General Johnston Immediately sent the
necessary aid. 1t Is repoted that the Nor
mons appeared very war like. They cal
be seen at all hours in large numbers OF
the adjacent hills. 1t is expected hor,
that General Johnston has had brusl
with them before this:
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1858-05-28

TnE EMPEROR FAUsrlN Axp TnE UM-
TED According to THE Paris
Press" May Cd, the Emperor Fau"tin
has urged the government Of France and
England to intercede with the cabinet At
Washington in regard To The Island Of
Navaza, which has been taken posses
sion of By the Americans. The island.
though barren, is important on account
Of its guano; aud by its situation between
Jamaica aud Cuba is an important sta
ton on the water.line from the Antilles
to Europe. It ia stated the Americans
have also occupied the Bay Of Tamaua on
the east end OF the Island Of Hayti. which
is one Of the finest harbors Of the Anti.
les. in the neighborhood of which there
is plenty Of wood suitable for ship bull
ding.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1858-05-28

Election Returns.

We have kept back our paper until this
late hour in the hope of being able to
give the entire returns from all the pre-
cincts in this county. but up to the hour
Of going to press. have received but what
follows. which are incomplete. and prob
ably inaccurate. We will give the full
vote in our next.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1858-05-28
For the Register.
MEssRs. EDITORS:

tut uIe he9LSteT.
A few days ago I was travelling on the
North Western Va, Railroad. and as we
we're passing through the Tunnels,
amounting in number to 20 or 29, could
not help thinking en- the immense labour
that such improvements had required
and toho, eight or nine years ago, would
have believed that the distance from Par.
kersburg to Grafton would at this day be
travelled in the incredible short time of
four or FIVE hours. Notwithstanding the
many obstacles presented on this route.
While musing thus. surrounded as I was
by a number of Ladies and Gentlemen.
all sitting comfortably and travelling in
safety and with such rapidity. each having
their saperate views and pursuits. won
der if they. like myself, ever thouuht on
the poor laborious fellows who for a small
pittance risked their lives boring through
those everlasting rocks. and thereby in
creasing our commerce and enriching
oar land. or il they reflected on the fact
that every mile travled on our railroads
in safety is due to those industrious men
v hose blood and sweat has already sat-
lrated every inch Of the road.
The men whom the dark lantern party
would prescribe and persecute, the very
men TO whom OF ali others we are the
most indebted for the increasing prosper
ty of our country.
Yes. Mr.. Editor. just take foreigners
IF the public works. and let the disoi.
,les of the late Immaculate and inyinci.
lie Sam be relied on for the completion of
'ur internal improvements, and we would
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1858-05-28

TIE FRENCH NAvI.-It is estimated
that the French navy will, by next year,
possess $50 fast sailing screw steamers.
comprising all classes of war vessels. be.
sides large number of side wheel stea
mers and sailing vessels.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1858-05-28

A TEXT FOR YOUNG MEN.-A better
subject for young men to discourse about
and to mediate upon. was never written
than the following. by Swift:-'No man
ever made an i'll figure who understood
his own talents. nor good one who mis-
took them Young men do not fail in
the pursuits of life because they lack
ability to succeed, half as often as from
a misdirection of talents. A right use of
a moderate capacity will accomplish more
than a wrong application of the most
brilliant qualifications. Study, therefore,
yourself Aim to find out the actual tai
ants you possess, and then endeavor to
make the best possible use of them. and
'ou can hardly come short of making a
,ood figure in the world, and what is
more. being one among those who lived
lot in vain.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1858-05-28

DEATH OF A VETERAN ENoL1sn EDfTos.
The last English mail brought intelli-
gence of the death Of Robert Stephen
RintouI, with whose editorial iabors
American readers have long been familiar.
Fo thirty yeas he was the editor Of the
London Spectator. Mr.. Rintoul was one
of the Oldest aud ablest London editors.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1858-05-28

New Posr OFF1oE.-A new post Of
fee has been established at Long Run
Station, on ehe N. W. Va. Railroad, in
Doddridge county, and Daniel F. Ran
dolph appointed postmaster:
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1858-05-28
The Mails.
Posr OH11cE, CLAaKsI

PosF oH51cE, CLARKsBUh0, Va.
A RIVAL AND DEPARTURE Of M,IIs
IA via N. w. Va. r. r.
Arrives at ClaEksbuEg Station via Grafton,
each day, except Sunday, At 1 o'clock, % min.
p. NJ, and thence to Parkefsbnrg. Va.
Returns same day from Petersburg, By
% p. h., on ifs way 70 Grafton Junction.
Mails for the East will be closed a I o'clock
P. NJ, and those for the West at p. NJ.
je 26 B. s.. GRIFFIN, p. NJ
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1858-05-28

wThe Bridgeport farmer tells Us
that coal black negro was married on
the llth inst. to white woman. Both
parties were residents Of New York.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1858-05-28

F1RE.-We learn that the mill of Jos.
Guseman, Esq, on the West Fork river
above Milford, was destroyed by fire
on the night of Thursday last.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1858-05-28

A Card from samuel swan and Co.
To THE PuBLIo. sF ssz
The extraordinary course pursued by
the rival managers Of different Lotteries
to injure us because our liberal schemes,
and prompt manner doing business has,
materially affected them. compelssus TO
call special attention to the facts. which
all who deal with us know already; that
is. that our Lotteries are legal; the mama
gers and trustees honest and honorable
men; that we have sold more prizes in the
last twelve months than all-other Lotte-a
ries in the Union. and that they have been
promptly cnshci in all cases on presenta.
lion. .,es,s
The effort to injure us is aimed not on
ly at our business by our rivals. but is al.
SO intended to act politically on me of
our partners; aud we assure our friends
and the public that WITH OUR CONCERN ALI
Is RIGHT. and this, the legalinvestigation
which we shall urge to a hearing. will
fully demonetrate. In the meantime our
business will be conducted as usual.
Samuel Swan aud Co., Lottery Mana.
gers, Augusta, Ga.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1858-05-28

a NEW DODGE. "A new system "a
fraud. to procure money. was pract;esa
Yesterday afternoon on merchant fror.
Petersburg. Va. He went to the demo.
OF the Baltimore and Ohio railroad E,
the purpose of attending to the shipmen.
of some goods he had purchased. and
while there fellinto the company of a man
who stated that he too was from Yirc;nsI
ia, and had also come to the city 10 Inv
goods. They walked towards The love,
end of the platform. when they were me-.
by third party, who professed to Be- 4
clerk in the employ Of the company, but
who was in fact an accomplish. The las.
named presented a bill for freight, FOR 500
to the protesting Virginia merchant, who
at once asked him if he could make the
change for a 500 bank note, and drew
one from his pocket book. The supposed
clerk had not tho change. and the gentle.
man from Petersburg was asked for a
loan of SEQ until his newly made scquain-
lance could go to the depot Office and get
some change. Without consideration he
complied with the request and stood for
some time awaiting the return of his new
friend, but he came not. The fact of the
swindle was communicated 70 detective
German. and description of the paTty
given, but up to a late hour yesterday
evening he had not been seen.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1858-05-28

HTbe Army worm is said to be COM
hitting great havoc in The whea. and
other crops near Norfolk, Va.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1858-05-28

GOOD RULES FOR ALL.-Profane swear
ing is abOminable. Vulgar language is
disgusting. Loud laughing is impolite.
1nquisitiyeness is often offensive. TaItling
is mean. Telling lies is contemplate.
SANDER is deyelish. Ignorance is dis
graceful, and laziness is Shameful. Avoid
all the above vices, and aim at usefulness.
This is the road in which to become re.
spectacle. Wslk in it. Never be asham.
cd of honest labor. Pride is a curse-a
hateful vice. Never act the hypocrite.
Keep good company. Speak the truth at
all times. Never be discouraped hut
perseyere. and mountains will become
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1858-05-28
Net receipts for April. 1858 $50, IFS. 80

Net EeceIpIS LOT april, 1905 S6Z, ITO. 3S
At this rate per month the net earnings
of the Baltimore and Ohio Company from
business passing over the North western
Virginia Road would be 1926. lis "a per-
year-a sum more than doubly sufficient
to pay the interest on the whole debt oil
the Northwestern Virginia Company, and
leaving margin enough to cover any pos
sible errors in the calculation. The above
gross earnings are over 38 per cent. oil
the aggregate earnings of the Main Stem
and n. w. Va. road
have reason to believe, after inqui-
ry in the proper quarters, that more than
one>half Of the transportation between
Parkersburg and Baltimore has been
drawn to that route by the peculiar ad i
vantages and facilities it presents; and
that, consequently, that portion of it
would not have contributed one dollar to
the earnings of the B. & o. road if the
N. W. Va. road had not been made.
The revenue of the Northwestern Yir-
GINA Road for the last six months has
been derived mainly from tonnage trans
portalion Eastward. owing partly to the
general depression of business, and partly
to the fact that during that period it has
had no sufficient Western railroad con.
nection. and consequently loses all ton
mage directed Through by rail-" as well
as all through passengers. Had the state
OF things been different, its revenue for
April would probably have reached a sum
which. at the same rate per year, would
be adequate "to pay the interest on its
cost and the expenses incident to lis wor.
king" Independently of the amount ear
ned by the business it threw upon The
Baltimore and Ohio Road and its Wash.
ington Branch.
1t may beaded that the rates of trans
portation are now very low, and that the
operations of the Northwestern Virginia
road have been principally confined to
the carriage of the -four and other bulky
productions of the West rated as fourth
class. The rates will enhance with the
returning prosperity of the country, and
1t the Marietta and Cincinnati railroad is
put in good running order, and branch
constructed to Belpre opposite Parkers>
ourg. the Northwestern Virginia road will
get its fair proportion of better paying
tonnage and-of through passengers
There is now prospect that this will be
lone during the present season, and this
prospect may be made certainty. and
he desired contamination be hastened
~ the active cooperation of Baltimore
interest. This opportunity, not only to
augment permanently the revenues of
both roads, but to give new impulse 10
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1858-05-28

y IPLES Shot Guns and Pistols Of all kiHds,
IN Powder Lead and Caps, Flasks and Horns,
Shot and Shot Pouches, for sale cheap for cash
at WRIGHfSS,
Pike street, GiarksbuIg.
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VYanted.

DACON, Lard, Corn, Oats, Butter, Eggs
J.B. WRIGHT
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The Northwestern Virginia Railroad.
OFFICE N. w. VA. RAILROAD Co..
Baltimore. Nav 18th. 1853.

Baltimore, May 18th, 1858.
To The Editors ofthe Patriot
Gentlemen: In your notice of the
meeting of the Board of the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad Company. on the 18th
inst. the following passages occur:
elm this amount is included the earn>
ings of the Northwestern Virginia road
during the past month, which sums up
$33, 469 .24-an amount totally made
quate to pay the interest on its cost and
the expenses incident to its working"
And again
1.-The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad is
at present working the Northwestern road
at dead loss Of some thousands of dol
lars per month";"
The benefit derived by the Baltimore
and Ohio Company from their connection
with the Northwestern Virginia road is
not limited to the earnings of that road.
A great proportion of its business also
passes over the Baltimore and Ohio road,
between Grafton and Baltimore. The
former being 1O4 and the latter 279 miles
in length, the through receipts are earned
by the two roads in the proportions of
about 81 and 73 per cent. In other
"oIus, loT every uOllar earncu by tne
transportation of through business over
the Northwestern Virginia road two dol
lars and seventy cents additional are
earned by the Baltimore and Ohio road.
In this view the following statement
shows the value of the Northwestern Vir-
ginia Road to the Baltimore and Ohio
Company for the past month:
The tonnage receipts of the Northwestern
Virginia Road, exclusive of way bust
ness were,
for April. 1853 $28. 306 52
To which add. say, one-half of the pass
eDger receip 1880, 1O
Total receipts from Northwestern Yir,
GINA Road for throug h business 3O.386.,
sc Receipts of the Baltimore and Ohio
Company from same business for trans.
portation between Grafton and Balti,
more 82,479,4e
Add way receipts of Northwestern Yir.
ginia Road 5000 62
Total receipts from business of Nor,hwes.
tern Virginia Road 1l5,947.7s
Deduct for working expenses SIS per cent
63,7O1 .4C