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The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1851-01-17

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The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1851-01-17

Faith and Doubt. Faith in God reflects the
very image Of all the virtues of heaven upon
the heart, just as the smooth expanse Of wa
ters, by reflection, bears the image of surround
ing trees and of the skies above; but if doubt
is cast into the mind, the image of God is
broken up. aud all the confusion Of unbelief
disturbs the soul, just as q stone thrown into
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1851-12-03
NOTICE. OF Puhlieations.

GRAHAM's MAGAZINE for December, has
reached us, and contains large amount
of excellent matter, and is embellished
with several superb engrSYings. Graham
publishes an excellent Magazine, well
worth the subscription price. which is on
ly $500 per annum. The prospectus for
1852, says: "The new volume will open
in style of elegance that will convince
our friends that Excelsior is our motto
for 1859, and that Graham will continue
to be the favorite of the public. both in its
pictorial and literary character, while the
extraordinary increase of the amount of
reading matter will insure it still wider
welcome and circulation" Published by
Geo. R. Graham, Philada.
SARTAIN's UNION MAGAZINE is also upon
our table. Its articles, both original and
selected, are of the first quality, and it
contains large number of engravings of
various styles. Sartain promises for the
coming year, series of portraits of Dis
tinguished Americans. accompanied by
biographical sketches. Price $500 per
annum. or two copies for $500. Pub
lished by John Sartain & Co., Philada.
GLEAsoN's PIcToRIAL DRAWING ROOM
COMPANION still maintains its position as
the best pictorial sheet in the United States.
The reading matter is also very interest
ing. Price $500 per annum-published
weekly by F. Gleason, Boston.
THE SATURDAY EVENING Posr is very
readable paper. 1t promises for 1852,
Mrs. Southworth as a regular contributor
and the publication of series of new No
velcts, by Mrs. Caroline Lee Hcntz, En-
erson Bennett, T. S. Arthur, &c. Price,
$500 year, and liberal deduction to
clubs-published by Deacon and Peter
son, &C South Third ST., Philada.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1851-12-03

Judge of the Court of Appeals.

JuuSc OF the court OI EAppeuISs
Mr.. EDITOR:
The adoption of the amended Constitu-
ton of Virginia, has created an Office to
be filled by the people of this part of the
State, which has produced in the public
mind subject of much interest. We al
Jude to the Office of Judgeship of the
Court of Appeals, and the individual who
is to be elected Judge of this Court for
this Judicial Section
The great responsibility of the Office,
together with the high and arduous duties
which must necessarily devolve upon the
individual who is selected to fill it, is to
the people of this Judicial Section, on ac-
count of the unsettled State Of orr LAND IT,
TIES, matter of paramount Importance
SO far as We have been able to learn,
land we think our information extends to
nearly cvcry part oc;his Judicial Section,
public opinion points to the Hon. GEORGE
II. LEE, as a person eminently qualified
to discharge the functions of that high
station; and what we conceive to be the
wW of the masses here, we have thought
proper to make public to his friends else
where, and to express our entire belief
that shall he consent to yield to the wish
es of the people, his election is beyond
question.
We are not unmindfull, however, of the
extremely delicate situation in which he
is placed, owing to his present position as
Judge of the Circuit Court-a station
which he now fills with so much satisfac-
ton and ability. But believing that the
time has now arrived when the people are
DESTROYS of knowing who is TO be the can
didate for whom they may cast their suf-
fragcs for that responsible trust, we have
thought that he should, without further
ceremony on the part of his friends, at
once declare his Willingness to be run as
candidate for that Office.
1t has, we know, been said by some,
that it would look very eager, and in bad
taste, to see in public newspaper, in the
usual form Of announcing candidate
eve are authorized to announce
a candidate for Judge of the Circuit, or
Court of Appeals" but while such an an
nouncement would seem to be offensive to
the taste of very modest gentleman,
grown up under the customs and formulas
of our old aristocratic government, we
prefer, under the new, where every man
is placed upon an equality, to see candi-
dates for office, come ont and boldly sag so
to the people, and by that means give them
time to think upon the subject.
We know of no way in being candi-
date, but by telling it to the people; and
as our books teach US to respect more
matters of substance than form, we have
no hesitancy in declaring, substantially, as
our candidate for Judge of the Court of
Appeals, for this judicial Section, Judge
! GEORGE II. LEE, of Harrison, and so far
l US respects this county for that Office, we
1 homise inr him at the popular election,
a god repor. from
LEWIS.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1851-12-03

and parents and friends came in bres.,,-
less haste to the place, and ths nes ~ !,
rending scene that followed; Ss n.'aS ao
scription. AS each lifelcfsss, he,.nn -
would %I I Be foIIoweJ y dense crowd of
n ogs : all Sing to assure themselves
tSas !. "a an not their relative, and when
.naS :. dGistracted mother recognized the
SSE5e,e%ding form of hes beloved child, her
shrieks of agony were enough to move
the stoutest heart to fearful pity.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1851-12-03
Ee- We invite the attention of the Dc.

ES" We invite the attention of the De-
mocracy of Western Virginia to the fol-
lowing paragraph, clipped from the Ncws,
a Federal newspaper printed at Frcdcr
icksburg, in Eastern Virginia. The eff
fort to disparagc and dcprcciatc the
characters of the candidates selected by
the intelligent Democracy of the State.
is in perfect keeping with the character of
a reckless and arrogant party, and will
rccoil with tremendous force on the day
of election. We ask the Democracy of
the old Commonwealth, especially the
Democracy of Western Virginia, to repel
at the polls the SANDER that our candi-
dates are inferior men, either in point OF
talents, moral worth, or any of the other
attributes that make up tie characters of
worthy leaders of a great and intelligent
party:
g This is most important election
With victory now the triumph hereafter
will be easy. A new government is
about to be put in operation. The wise
men of the State are wanted to do it
They are found in the Wing ranks. Small
potatoes, like johnson and Leake, may
suit the Western huskings,. where small
yohSS anu suuuttl dHeCuOteS are uedib Ou'
for the amusement of the populace. But
in laying the foundation Of the govern
ment, this order of talent will not answer.
Different materials are required. Noha-
berdasher with his small wares will suit
such occasions. Let us then concentrate
upon Summers and Watts, and give to
the councils of the State men Of wisdom
and power. Generations yet unborn will
bless us for the act. Fired. NeWs
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1851-12-03

An AMERICAN DIFFICULTY AT RIo.-A
lie tier from Rio de Janerio states that a
gentleman named Frederick Reese, from
Philadelphia, who had come out to Join
the U. S. brig cambridge, shot dead there,
ON the Esd of September, an attendant in
the house where he boarded. The man
imagined that he detected evidences Of
attachment between Reese and his wife,
and violently assaulted Reese one day, he
was about to rePeatit the next, when Reese
deliberately put three balls through his
head, killing him instantly. The soldiers
arrested Reese, and in the melee another
American was so injured that his life Is
despaired of. Our new minister would
at once have work on his hands.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1851-12-03

Gz" We see various accounts of the late
fire here, and the arrests made, going the
rounds of the newspapers, all of which
are more or less, and some materially err
roneous. flour brethren of the quill
will keep quiet a short time, they will re-
ccivc full and correct account of the
whole affair. All the parties implicated
are in custody, and will probably be tried
in short time
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1851-12-03

TuANKsG1vING.-Th observance of
Thursday last, as day of thanksgiving,
in accordance with the proclamation Of
the Governor, was very general on the
part of our citizens. The stores, and all
places of business were closed, and eve.
rything wore the appearance of a hol-
day. The different churches were open
cd for service in the morning. and we're
well attended {; and the rest of the dav
was spent in social visiting, and in happy
comminglipg of families and friends
around the hearth-stQpe. Nothing, so
far as VIC can leafR, occurred to mar the
pleasures of the occasion. .-Reh Patriot.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1851-12-03
DEMoCRATs REMEMnER

That on Monday next, JOSEPH JOHNSON,
SHELTON F. LEAKE, and WILLIS p. BococK,
will be voted for as the Democratic can
ddates for the Offices of Governor, Lieut..
Governor and Attorney General.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1851-12-03

The CnRIsrrANA TRE.ox TR1,1s-
The trial of the persons en.ped in resis-
ting the execution of the + .itive Slave
Law, in Lancaster county, emma. by
which Mr.. Gorsuch was kille, has com.
mcnccd in Philadelphia. Robe 7 Brent
Attorney General OF Marylandrvas d.
rcctcd by Mr.. Webster, Secretary State
to take precedence over Mr.. As4ead
the L. S. Prosecuting Attorney of l,ila-
dclphia, as senior counsel in the cast A
full jury has been empannelled, and CT
ner Runaway placed upon his triala,
treason against the United States; II
penalty of which is death. Able couns,
has been employed in the defence. an
the trial is likely to occupy some time.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1851-12-03

JUDGE OF THE CoURT OF APPEALs.-We
publish, to-day, with pleasure, Aommu-
nication in favor of Hon. GEo. H. LEE, oil
this place, for Judge of the Court of Ap-
peals. We observe that the Weston SEN
tinel contains well written communica-
ton and able editorial article, to the same
effect.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1851-12-03
Wanted.

At this office, an intelligent, active boy about
10 years old, to learn the printing business. He
must be industrious and steady. To such an one
good opportunity is offered to learn the business,
and mono others need apply.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1851-12-03
LEWIS.
NOvembe &c, 1851.

METHODIST CHURCH CAsE.-The Court,
in the case Oithe Methodist Book Con-
Germ, have Ord,red the share of the Church
South to be placed II the hands of trus-
tees or agents appointed to ascertain what
sort of transfe, would 'pe most convenient
or advantageous to bOA parties.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1851-12-03

WlLD BOAR KILLED IN GEoRGrA.--On
the esd uitimo, says the Savannah News,
Il very large Wild boar was killed near
the plantation Of Mrs. Mary Marshall,
six miles from this city, by party OF
hunters who went in pursuit Of him, He
had rendered himself notorious by his uu-
nerous depredations and was the terror
of all the negroes in the surrounding
neighbothOod A party of mea accom-
panied by number of dogs, started in
pursuit of him on Thursday morning, and
succeeded in bringing him to bay, A
desperate fight soon took place between
the dogs and the boar, Three of the dogs
were Killed in few moments, one of
whom had his head completely severed
from his body by single stroke of the
boar, which was finally killed by rifle
bali. He weighed pounds, His skin
was near an inch in thickness, and his
tusks were q inches in length He mca-
surcd three feet across his shoulders,
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1851-12-03
The Terrible Accident in New Yor

The Terrible ACClucht III NC" n OIhs
Wy last nights Philadelphia boat, we
received the New \ DIRK papers of yestcr-
day morning, containing full particulars
of the terrible accident in Greenwich
street, by which SO many children were
killed, an account of which was publish
cd under the telegraph head of ycstcr-
days Sun We gather the following
from the Tribune.
The building where the catastrophe
happened was four stories high the base
mcnt, which is on level with the street,
is paved with fagstoncs, and is the play
room of the scholars. The primary de-
partmcnt occupied the second floor, the
third floor was used by the more advanc-
cd scholars, and the front served as lee
ture room and was used at the cXamina-
ton of the school,
Miss Abby Harrison, principal of the
female department, has been slightly in
disposed for few days, but considered
herself quite able to attend to her ardu-
Gus duties. At p o'clock, while she was
hearing the recitation of II large class,
she was attacked with momcntary par
alySis of the tongue she tried to speak,
but only made an unintclligiblc noise
in her effort to speak her face was drawn
into dsagrccablc contortions, and her pu-
pills became frightened thinking that she
was fainting. A cry for water was made.
The cry was mistaken for that of fire,
and the whole room was instantly alive
with the cry of g fire fire y The chill
drcn rose en- maSSc, and rushed for the
door.
The alarm was given to the other
rooms on the same floor, and communi-
ratcd to those of the Principal of the
school and his assistants, who occupied
the third floor, aud it was generally be-
licvcd by all that the building was on
fire, and accordingly all rushed for the
doors of their respective rooms. Mr. Nc
Nully Immediately placed himself in front
of the door of his room, and forbade any
of his scholars to leave, and we hear that
one of the other teachers did the same
The children of the other departments
rushed out of the doors of their respective
rooms, and down the stairs, which were
built in spiral form, and commencing
on the ground floor, was carried up to the
fourth story. The bannister of this stair
gave way about thirty feet above the
ground floor and prccipitatcd hundreds
of the children to the tagging of the first
floor, killing and mOngling large num-
Der.
The alarm spread, The fire bells toll
cd The police of the Ninth Ward (only
a hundred yards distant) rushed to the
spot the fireman were there in moment
but it was very different thing from fire
that called for their services. When they
first arrived, the children were stillthrow-
ing themselves down the stairways
hundred were piled in frightful dcstruc-
ton at the bottom the very doorway was
oasrieaded with the pile of dead and
Help was sent for; the police and fire.
men rushed up the stairs and forced the
frightened children back, stationed
guard and then returned to save the
wounded and dyiAg,
AT this time the news began to spread,
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1851-12-03
CLARKsBURG. WEDNESDAY, DEC. 3, 1851

IL We arc authorised to announce BENJAMIN
BASEL, Esq, of Harrison county, ms candidate
for State Senator, for the District composed of the
counties of Wood, Harrison, Ritchie, Doddridgc
and Peasants, TO be voted for the I'd Monday
in December next
a." We arc authorized to announce Col. Da-
MEL kincheIOe, as candidate for State Sem
ate from the district composed of the counties of
Harrison, Doddridge, Richie, w Ood and Plcoslnts,
TO be voted for on the I'd Monday in December
next.
IL We arc authorised TO announce CHARLES
$. LEWIS, ESQ, of Clnrksburg, us a candidate for
the Hous, of DcegutCs, for this county, to be YO-
ted for on the I'd Monday in December.
a. We arc authorised TO announce Col Cyrus
VANCE, of Clnrksburg, a candidate for tho House
of Delegates, for this county, to be voted for on
the ID Monday in December.
~" We arc requested to announce THOMAS l..
MooRE, Esq. of this place, as candidate for the
House of Delegates for Harrison county, to DC
ted for ON the I'd Monday in December next
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1851-12-03

CHANGE TIE POSTAGE LANSING
observe than attempt is being made in
some OF the stern cities to procure ano-
ther change the postage laws. The
desire is to luce the postage on letters
to one'cent' al one cent on newspapers
OF any size, anlistance within the Uni
ted States. Wlecm this, at the present
time, a very iLdvised movement, and
it goes far to pre- the Unsuitable greedi-
ness of the busins men of large cities.
Three cents on leers is cheap enough,
or at all events'it probably as cheap as
the government caiafford to carry them
at present; and thcrea of carving the
large blanket city ISIS to any part of the
United States for oneent, is prcposter-
Gus, if government, il. individuals, is to
be paid in proportion the amount of
service performed.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1851-12-03

MESSAGE OF THE GOVERNOR or SouTu
CARoLrNA.-The annual message Of Gov.
Mcars was communicated TO the South
Carolina Legislature on Tuesday. He sets
down the assets of the State at $5,1I3,-
4l4, and its liabilities at SO, 2o8, aga.
while the State Bank has realized a profit
of over per cent. during the year. The
Governor after disposing of State affairs,
branches off at length on national affairs,
and says that since South Carolina has
armed for resistance, no wrong that she
complained of has been rcdressed by the
Federal government-no indemnity has
been offered for the past and no security
given for the future He alledges that
the fugitivc-slave-law costs the owner in
some instances, over four times the value
of the slave recovered, and in others il
has cost the owner his life.
The message then appeals to the peo-
pie to- scsist the attempt to oYerawe and
cocrce them by troops stationed along the
coast, and alludcs to the guns of Castle
Pickncy and Fort Moultric. frowning on
the city of Charleston.
The present political condition Of the
country, he says, demands the burial of
party feelings which have distracted the
State, and a union Of cntrgics against
the com mon enemy of their institutions.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1851-12-03
INsrnAxcE.-We would call The attcn

INsURANCE.-We would call the attcn-
ION of our readers to the advertisement
f the State Mutual Fire Insurance Com
any of Harrisburg, Pa. The Company
respectable and perfectly solvent
fishing to insure, oursclf, in a safe Com
~, we addressed an intelligent bust
Is friend in Harrisburg, in regard to the
Possibility of the Company, and he re-
p: GAS to the Insurance Company of
VII you inquire, it is here regarded as
so md solvent, and l have never heard
a4yng to the contrary any where. -
Ih'atcmcnt agreeing with our own re-
colieon of the reputation of the Compa-
ny, Nhavc insured in it, and think we
can safety, recommend our friends
who " TO insure, to select this Compa-
ny a gcntlcmanly agent, Mr. II, p,
Taylor, now on visit to Morgantown.
lie Will urn in the course of a week,
when ne Il attend to any business of the
Company We understand that he has
already tan about thirty risks in town.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1851-12-03
December ELECTIONS.

The amended Constitution having been
ratified by the votes of large majority
of the people, the Governor has officially
proclaimed the fact, and an election will be
held, throughout the State on the 9th of
December next, for a Governor, Lieut..
Governor, and Attorney General, and of
members of the Senate and House of Del
egates. All persons qualified according
to the following provisions of the Consti-
tuition, and no others, will be entitled to
vote in this election and it will vacate
the seats of the members Of the General
Assembly elected in October.
ARTICLE III.
Sec. l. Every white male citizen of
the Commonwealth, of the age of twenty
one years, achO has been a resident of the
State for t,cO years, and Of the county, city
or torn arhere he offers to rOte, for t,OelCe
months inert proceeding an election, and no
other persons, shall be qualified to vote
for members of the General Assembly
and all officers elective by the people ;
but no persons in the military, naval OF
marine service of the United States shall
be deemed resident of this State, bv
reason of being stationed therein. And
no person shall have the right to vote,
who is of unsound mind, or pauper, OF
a nOn-cOmmissioned officer, seaman, OF
marine in the service of the U. States, OF
who has been convicted of bribery in an
election, or of any infamous offence
Sec. 2. In all elections, votes shall be
given openly ViVa voee, and not by ballot
But dumb persons entitled to suffrage,
may vote by ballot.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1851-12-03

WmEx MAY KossUTn BIZ E&rEcTED.--T
New York Evening Post has received a
letter dated Southampton, Nov 18th, in
which il is said that Kossuth may not
leave England in the Washington, but
thatif he does not, he willc come oyerin the
Humboldt. Rumors Of Austrian spies and
hired assassins taking passage in the
Washington, have reached Southampton,
and have Occasioned so much concern that
many Of his friends there think it would
be exposing both himself and the steamer
to too great risk if they allowed him to
take passage in her." The Post doubts
the truth Of these rumCrs, as the assas-
sins could effect their purpose while Kos
suth is in England, wiz more certainty
Of escape, than on board steamer. The
Washington, the Post says, may now be
daily expected at New York, with Kos.
suth on board, provided too much reli-
ance has not been PLACED in these rumOrs.
at Southampton.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1851-12-03

@ Delays are dangerous.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1851-12-03

e. Money is the !0uree Of many evils.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-03-14
Weather Items.

THURSDAY March So 4 ~
BUFFALo-Cloudy, but pleasant morning; wind NV.
Their. S.
CLEyELAND-VeTy clear and warm wind blowing pref
y hard.
RocnEsrER-C Cloudy, and warmer than yesterday wind
W; Their 40
AUEURN-Cioudy snd unpleasant but not so cold wind
g.: very lille fell last night and still showing; tner-
m0meteTfl.
sYRAcusE-Cloudy morning; soowS slightly at times
wind s. "; Their ~.
OsWEG0-Cloudy. though not unpleasant morning Hight
wind, accompanied by urhes Of snow, ihsr 50 ba-
rometer SOIL
UucA-Stomy morning; about IN Inch aud a bali Of
fell during the night, and still falling; wind L. Their.
81; bar. - $40
ALBANY-Cool snd cloudy, with indications OF storm
wind 8 bar. 50 40; mercury IN bar 65; Their. s..
TRoY-Cloudy ard cold wind light from 4. w;
Their 26.
OUgBEc-smoky morning; bar. 30 50; wind w Their 9.
MosTRFAL-Wind N. E. appearance Of snow Their.
Il; bar. so 20.
CoRNwALL-Cold and tnow wings wind N. Their. TO-
MISUNDERSTANDING this morning; wind NJ. Their. 3d.
ToRoNTo-Cioudy This morning; appearance Of more
snow wind ~; lher &c.
BURLINGToN-IEha has been showing heavily; wind SW.
thcr2f.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-03-14
Termination of the Fugitive slave Case in
PHILADELPHIA.
PHmADELFHiA. ThurSday, Mach IS

PHILADELPHIA Thursday, March Is
The Slave Gaze was continued until near l
o'clock this morning
The case was fully argued by counsel. The
Judge delivered bis opinion At considerable ength
and remanded the alleged slaves back to the mas
ter, John Perdue, and gave him a certificate to
that effect. The Judge occupied one hour in the
delivery Of his opinion. There was considerable
excitement in the Court, but it was Immediately
Marshnls police.