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Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1851-12-31

THE NORTH WESTERN VA. RAILROAD
We call attention to the communication
in another column on the subject of this
road. We hope the rumor alluded to may
prove untrue we hardly think the COM
pany can so far forget their true interests
as to lend themselves to this scheme. If
we are rightly informed upon the subject,
it was conceived in sin and brought forth
in iniquity,"
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1851-12-31
For the Register.
North Western Va. and Baltimore and
Ohio Rail Road Company.

Mr.. ED1roR 1T is circulated here, and
seems to be understood, that the officers
of the Baltimore aud Ohio Rail Road
Company are anxious that a charter
should be granted by the Legislature,
authorizing the construction of branch
from their Rail Road somewhere in the
County of Marion, west of Fairmont' to
strike the Ohio River at point above
the mouth of the Little Kanawha River /;
and if this can be effected, they will not
aid the construction of the North Western
Va. Railroad, but will construct the Ma
rion branch, Ought not the North Wes-
tern Rail Road Company to look to this ?
and in the event Baltimore desires any
such action on the part of the Legislature,
sOould Il not be sceN for tie North Western
Railroad Company to look else,rhere for
capital to construct their road.
QUERIST.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1851-12-31

RESIGNATION OF THE Hon. HENRY CLAY.
The letter of the Hon. Henry Clay, re-
signing his seat in U. S, Senate, was read
in both Houses of the Legislature of Ken
lucky, on the esd inst; and resolution
adopted in the Senate, in which doubtless
the House will concur, to elect Sena-
tor on the 3Oth inst.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1851-12-31

SUDDEN CnANoE.-Mr. A. F. Barnes
informs us that at five o'clock on Wednes-
day morning. the Gath inst, the mercury
in his thermometer, stood at degrees
below zero; and at 5 o'clock in the eve
ming, twelve hours after, it stood at 40
degrees above zero, making change of
40 degrees in twelve hours. This is the
most sudden change in the weather we
reeOllect ofever experiencing. The Their
mometer was hanging in a porch. Mr..
B. tells us that he has kept record of
the state of the thermometer for the past
nine years, and that the greatest previ-
Gus change in the weather in twelve
hours, was 10 degrees.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1851-12-31

JUDGE OF Court OF APPEALs.-The
people of this Judicial Section are begin
ming to take an interest and look about
them for candidates for the different
Judgeships. Hon. George H. Lee has
been named and solicited by large num-
Der to become candidate for the Court
of Appeals. and we understand that he has
yielded his consent. The judge is at the
head of the legal profession in this State,
and has given great satisfaction as Judge
of the Circuit Court. We know of no
person better qualified to fill the impor-
tant station for which he has been named.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1851-12-31

Papers sent any where in the county 60 postage
free, and the reduced rates upon those out of
the county are so low no longer to be any OBJ
ject.
Any person raising club of good subscribers
shall receive an extra copy gratis.
Clarksburg, Jan, l. 1852.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1851-12-31
~ The Rochester American makes
following feeling observations

elf you wish to earn the respect and
everlasting gratitude of an editor, let lis
exchanges alone. Don't touch paper
He has laid them where he can find what
he wants, without the least possible trouble.
All he asks is that you will keep your
hands off. If you wish to read a paper
ask for it and it will be handed to you,
but he can't endure your piteh-foring his
pile of exchanges all about the ROOM
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1851-12-31

Col. COR has been reading paper
upon his "revolyers'' before the Instftu-
ton OF Civil Engineers, in London it is a
very interesting paper in itself, and curl
Gus from. the fact Of its being the first
American communication that had been
brought before the institution. -
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1851-12-31

shots were fred from the neighboring
houses.
ENoLASD.-We learn that arrange.
ments were being made among the Off.
GERS of the Arctic expedition to bestow a
national testimonial upon Grinnell, for his
generous conduct in fitting out the late
expedition from New York in search of
Sir John Franklin.
PRussIA.-Adyices from Berlin to the
end inst, state that the news had been
received from Paris by telegraph, and
had occasioned intense excitement. The
business of the Assembly was suspended.
and the ministers withdrew TO hold cab.
met meeting.
Stony latest accounts from Pa
lermo furnish statement of an attempt-
ed instruction in Sicily, headed by Ba.
ron Ooze, and other noblemsn. with a
view to proclaim the Independence of 81
oily, and compel the King to abdicate in
favor of his son Francis. A portion of
the inhabitants of Palermo had declared
in favor of the project
The thirteenth regiment had fraternized
with the people, but, by the prompt ac-
ton of the authorities, the movement was
checked. Several, including officers of
the thirteenth regiment, had been ar.
rested.
Mosocco.-By way of Gibraltar. the
steamer of the 10th ult., brings later adj
vices from Smyrna and Malta. The
French feet had bombarded Rabbat and
Sallee for eight hours, causing great de.
struction of life. The French suffered
but slight injury from the return fire of
the Castle at Rabbat,
AT Rabbat it was also reported thatthe
feet had proceeded to Tangiers for the
purpose Of bombarding that place. The
British ship James had been despatched
to Tangeirs to protect the interests of the
British subjects. ~
IND1A.-The overland mail reached
London on Wednesday.
The relations between tho British and
Northwest tribes continue very unsatis.
factory. -
A serious Mussleman riot had occur.
red at Bombay, which was caused by
some obnoxious publications, The riot
ers were finally dispersed by the police,
but not without serious injury to num-
Der Of persons. Many shops were plum
dered, women violated, and other out
RACES committed. aHH
Other accounts state that tho property
destroyed was valued at E15,ooo.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1851-12-31

GLASS PALACE IN NEW YoRK-The
board of aldermen, of New York, have
adopted resolution granting the free use
of Madison square to Edward Riddle, and
his associates, for the purpose of erecting
a building of glass and iron for an indus
trial exhibition of all nations.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1851-12-31

CLARKsBURG AND WHEELING TURNPIKE,
We call attention to the notice of a NEE
ting Of the Stockholders of this road on
the 10th of January next, at Bingamon
Meeting House. A full attendance is de-
sired.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1851-12-31

ES To know how bad you are, you
must become poor; to know how bad
other people are, you must become rich.
Many man thinks it is virtue that keeps
him from turning rascal, when it is only a
full stomach. Be careful and not miatake
principles for potatOes.-Al6any Dutch
man.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1851-12-31
Cuppprg GIurkahnrg Nrgistet
CLARKsBURG, WEDNESDAY, DEC 81, 1851
Wanted.

Is 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 none others need apply
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1851-12-31

fsr Early rising contributes to health.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1851-12-31

was carried, that whenthe House adiourns
it adjourn till Friduy.
Messages We're received from the Pres
.ident, with accompanying reports, in reply
to the resolution relative to the imprison-
ment of Mr.. Thrasher. and reports from
Departments, which were referred to APP
propriate committees.
The House then adjourned till Friday.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-06-14
SUPREME COURT.

The following gentlemen have been admitted to
County Court practice Erwin A. Thompson, of
Wayne; A. F. Woodland, of Beaufort County; Thos.
Nj. Arlington of Nash Chalmers L. Glenn, of Rock
ingham; William H. Miller, of Virginia; John F.
Latham, of Beaufort County; ]. A. Spears, of Cum.
berland William L. McGary, of Fayetteville; and
Robert w. Wilson, OF lIilsborough.
And the following have been admitted to Superior
Court practice:
Alexander Mclean, Of Robson Stephen E. Will
liams, of Sampson William A. Jenkins, of Warren
]. Mallett de Berniere, Cumberland William G..
Henderson, of Rockingham George Howard, Jr., Of
Edgecombe; John T. Clegg, of Chatham Henry
c. Jones, of Craven :; and William E. Hill, of Dur
lin County.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-06-14

Ma. BUCHANAN, OF PENNSYLVANIA. When man
is man, we love to look at him, talk about him,
write about him, and spread his thoughts before
the public. On this principle it gives rs mole than
ordinary pleasure to cory the following most admira-
bic letter.
1t was written in reply to an invitation given to
Mr.. Buchanan, by the delegates of late Democratic
county Convention in Pittsburg, and number OF
Democratic citizens, visit that city time du-
ring the last fall, and afford them opportunity OF
paying their respects to him personally, in plain
and friendly manner and testifying their deep
of his eminent and patriotic services to his country
and his constancy and devotion to the of pure
and radical Democracy
We have often heard Mr.. Buchanan in debate-we
have seen him grapple with some of the first intel
lects Of the age and we are bound say, that we
consider him one of the clearest headed and &C.
complished statesmen that can be found within the
limits of this broad land. Whether at home abroad
in the cabinet, in the councils of the nation, he il
always himself-the same courteous and polished
genteman-and full match for any antagonist. Sucf
man is not only ornamentto his native State and
to the Democratic party. but to common country
Well may he be called Pennsylvan favorite son.
| Nashville Union.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-06-14

WIN sincere sorrow, that NOT one of !,
cons.oeIaole minority in any one Of hMen, h.
60 20 20 aayise or Justify the secession &c 3, p
~ a. 70 public sentiment in the ~ Sou&
'a ,,Nl issue, ana demand the proof. Iet ST.
ally and well, the gallant and d,s,;,t.n Know,
men mat represent some of them in ~ 'sned All
know no man amongst them that wonIngfesS
from the madness of secession. t., not s.
firm the contrary, name the man. "'Se vi
No, gentlemen, we have no bons =,
moment. al The DsN
l think we should deceive ourselves it,
or even their admiration. by secaSs;" ou'hera ST.
let us understand that it is not Their H.. They
shall fight, or their cause that we shall sue
will not hail us as the champions of tbsr SSOd. n
if the secession>of this State-its poli,s,HT OOh
from the other slaveholding States-c",5S eeparai
ed as peaeeably and quietly as some S0l be efs
make us belieye-it it could be done w;S'e Gied
OF musket, or dollar, my conyic,ion w The
would be dire calamity to ourselves Us, ial
be the victims of the most extraordidarv 4" ea0V
ever ruined country or a people. And ;s'NN
hoerate Judgment. all good lnen-al DAM. N ny
should strive, without ceasing, to aver, %N aa
utter and SO irreparable. OE'as'Ni
should have been most happy if ,,,,,
concurred In what seems the unaltenhIo tIUoal
| ton of the State. ! know the conseou" Oe'eN
ing to dissent from those who have I saS of
brink of the precipice, and am Dr. .rau b
them. Let them strike crave no, tbe;r ssi SN
or their forgiveness. 'OfOeas
With great respect, 1 have the hoDo, T.,
obedient servant, ARMISTEIN % 70 SeG
After the letters from Senator Butler and n w. |.
had been read. a vote was taken on the abov. D.
BILE and Resolutions, and they were adOD,ed ~
dissenting voice. ''
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-06-14
For the North Carolina Standard.
INTERESTING CORRESPONDING

FRANKLIN COUNTY, May 3lst, 1851.
DEAR SlR: 1t is with great pleasure that we per-
form the duty assigned US by. Convention of the
Democracy Of franklin County, assembled this day
for the purpose of expressing their views in reference
to the election of member of Congress from THIS
district. which takes place in August next For past
services and your profound craftsmanship, the noml
nation of the Convention was unanimously rendered
to you. In performing this duty, can but add our
own TO the entreaes Of the Convention and ask your
acceptance of the nomination.
Yours respectfully,
WILLIAM BAKER,
]. ROB'T. JEFFREYS.
JOSEPH HARRlSS.
To JAMES B. SHEPARD, ESQ.,,
Raleigh, N. c.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-06-14

" UNION MEN," The first change of those who
have ever been opposed to Republicanism and our
free Institutions, from Tories'' and {" FEEDER.
alists" to "Whigs," the second change, is to
Union Men," What they will change to next,
God only knows-to" Abolitionists'' if that becomes
popular. For the Abolitionists at the North are
shouting as Justify for Unon - Union ~ as the
Federailsts at the South. They seem to understand
each other: The word Union covers multitude
OF SINS 1t does away with the sin of being a Bank
man-the sin of being Tariff mantle sin of being
an Internal improvement man-the sin of being on.
posed to the Sub-Treasury-and worst of ali. The sin
of being an Abolitionist. Be Union Men y,
This is enough in the sight of the Federalists. ius
they can get into power. They have set :: 9uII
trap TO catch all.
We intend to stick to the Republican creed-on.
pose the nefarious designs of the Federasts and
Abolitonists and contend strenuousy for the right:
of the South. By this means, we expect to aid II
the preservation of the Union. But away with sucl
men as denominate themselves s. Union Men," whil
at the same time they disregard every principle tina
is honest and right and advocate such measures on
ly, as calculated to bring about dissolution Z
the Union. They are wolves in Sleeps clothing.
Haitian Republican.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-06-14

nose of gain. The true slavery regards this
property as sacred in degree and nothing, save
imperative and dire necessity or itsgross msbehavour'
will induce him dispose of it. Bot am not now
pretending discuss the moral social duties OF
man-t is my design at present only to look at this
question it respects the powers which government
in regard it. And repeat, that the Sotth
can gain nothing by yielding its ouposts. And besides
when have aboitionists ceased to insult and decry
US Do they ever pause in course of agitation and
assault of fraud, and falsehood, and injury. which
must destroy the Union or destroy US! Have we
obtained truce by these concessions! No, and we
never shall so Icing dispute and divide among
ourselves on party topics.
We were entitled to the fugitive slave law under
an express clause of the Constitution-there was no
concession here and what is more but for the South
ern vote this law would not have passed. for all but
fraction of the members from the free States, either
refused to vote voted against it.
Here, then, is - compromise - all on one side,
with only one measure intended TO benefit the SOUTH
and that passed in Of the plain letter OF the
Constitution and by Southern votes! we compro-
mise by yielding important rights, and they by enact
ing palpabe provision of the Constitution! We
agree that slavery shall be put under the ban as oHen-
sve, and thai shall be crcumscrbed hemmed In for
all time and they consent-no, not even consent but
only allow their part, far forth as the law speaks,
to deliver up our escaped slaves, because the COnsti
tuition says they shall. Is this justice! Is this
equality Is this brotherhood Is this worthy of
approval
[ acouiesce in these measures as the friend of the
Union-l will not, because l cannot, approve them
But now, if the people of the free States will
to the path Of duty, the Union will be preserved
and quiet restored No man goes before me in deVo-
ton to the Constitution which the Union is based,
and deplore, more deeply than do, the
causes which threaten the destruction of both.
| AS regards the more special object of your commu-
nicaon, regret to add, gentlemen, that circumsan-
ces beyond my control, the situation of my private
affairs, the heat of the season, possible absence
from home, the tendency to disease of the brain,
which might be it often is rendered dangerous by
constant exposure TO hot and warm climate,
all adnonlsh me 20 decline (as now dog your NOM
nation. In truth, have desire whatever to renew
an acquaintance with political life; but, gentlemen,
well assured, that if any consideration short OF
imperative sense Of public duty, could induce me
to forego such resolution it would be the par
tial estimate placed my character and services by
such kind friends yourselves and those you repre-
sent. With great respect,
/ Your obt. humble serv't,
| JAMES b. SHEPARD.
To Messrs. William Baker, ]. Robert Jeffreys, and
Joseph Harris, Commiltee.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-06-14
GATHER AND DOCKERY.

We know of but two candidates for Congress q
the inied States, at this time, who propose TO vot
to President Fillmore, if elected and money ,cit
,chich TO coerce and crush South Carolina and thes
men-Burgess S. Gather and Alfred Dockery-ar
running for Office in slaveholding State! They ar
both Consolidationsts, and are supported by Wings
Can be possible, may be asked, that the Peopl
will elect Them Never!
/" Breathes there the man, with soul SO dead,
Who to himself hath said
This is my o,ca, ing aafire land!
Whose heart hath ne'er within him bur ned,
As home his footsteps he hath turned,
From wandering a foreign strand
If such there he, go, mark him 1OeN;
For him Minstrel raptures swell;
High though his titles proud his name,
Boundless mis- wealth wish claim;
Despite those titles, power and pef
The ,Uretch, concentred all in self
Living, shall forfeit fair renown,
And doubly dying, shall go down
TO the vile dust, from whence he sprung,
Unwept, unhonored and unsung."
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-06-14

METHODIST CHURCH. From the statistics recent
ly published, we learn that In the twenty annualcr
ferences composing the Southern Methodist EPi''s
pal Church, there is membership of 5I4,6Ol; oil
which 375,52O are whites, 1864 colored, and
3,4s7 Indians. In the ministry there are 1852 n'
cling preachers. lls superaannuated, 1886 local
preachers. During the past year. there has been an
increase of loO7l in the membership, "a in the ia,
Yelling connection. IA the supcTapuated lst app
n local preachers.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-06-14

SLAVE CAsE-AN ABOLITION FAILURE. esterday
Miss Minor, alady from Louisiana, who, in company
with her uncle, was stopping at the New England,
was cited to appear before Judge Atkins to show
cause why she restrained the liberty Of Mary Bryant,
a slave woman who was with her. Miss Minor did
no; appear. but said Mary at liberty to 60 where
she pleased. The Judge declared Mary free, but she
insisted on going back to her mistress, whom she
had attended from infancy. The colored people,
who had been active in the matter, were exceedingly
chagrined at the result.
We were not present, but were informed that the
Judge wasted much breath in expatiang to the SER
the blessings Of that freedom which she did
not to desire and in persuadng her to profit by
his decision. If this be so, he certainly transcribed
the duties imposed on him, and in acting as COUNSEL
assumed responsibility which entirely gratuit-
Gus, and in which no man of sober sense in the COM
munty would sustain him.
At evening the New England Omnibus conveyed
Miss Minors family and Mary Bryant to the Empire
State. A crowd of negroes, some of whom had been
heard to say that the slave should not leave the city,
gathered about the gangway, ard, as she attempted
10 pass on board, of them caught her by the
dress. Mr.. Clark Warren, Deputy Marshall ordered
him to desst, and, fearing the "cane,' he did So
and she went on board. stout negro then stepped
forward and said, You are an officer of the law
this is the law of the land, but there is law of God
Yes, replied Clark, and if you don't leave this
spot, you'll feel the grace of God your head from
my cane.' The advocate of 6 higher law moved
his boots speedily.
The Empire State proceeded on her way with the
woman, who had the good sense to prefer the guard
ainshlP OF those who had been always kind, 10 tn,
cold charities of those whose professions would fur
nlsh but scanty raiment, food comfort. The fail
ure OF this miserable scheme to create an excemen
will subjects its authors and abeters to deserved con
tempt, and be "a guarantee against similar movemen
In the future CleaUeLand Herald 3lst.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-06-14

The Baltimore Clipper says letter has been II
ceived in that City. from New Orleans, which states
that the expedition against Cuba has not been ab'n'
doned. but will certainly take place. notwithstanding
the efforts of the government to prevent it, GFa
numbers of young men have pledged themselves 10
the enterprise, and prepared embark the hH
favorable moment, with confidence of success.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-06-14

The Commissioners appointed by the Governor to
revise the Statutes of this State, in this City this
week, and organized for the work before them. We
learn that they will proceed in the discharge
of their duties. Mr.. Ransom, of Warren County, a
member Of the bar, has been appointed Clerk to the
Commission.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-06-14

The new Postage Law will go into operation on
the first day of next month. After that time the
Standard will go free Of postage to subscribers in
Wake County and the postage for all distances not
exceeding fifty miles, will be only twenty cents per
annum. Over fifty and not exceeding three hundred
miles, the postage will be forty cents per annum.
Now is the time to subscribe-send in your names.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-06-14

"GREAT STRENGTH OF INTELLEoT. Read the
Communication of :" Bonfire " in to-day's paper. Our
Correspondent has given it to Sc frmness of purpose
and great strength of intellect, with keen lash
aud an unsparing hand. He deserves it all.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-06-14

Sims, the fugitive slave, has been sold in Savan-
nah by his owner, Mr.. Potter, for $1,000; the pur-
chaser has taken him to Havana, and will compel
him to work on sugar plantation in Cuba.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-06-14

The majority cast by the people of Maryland S'
their, new Constitution, is about 10000 This Cor
stitusion is Democratic and Tits adoption is consN
cred in that State great popular triumph,
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-06-14

An extra Term OF the Superior Court for Wake
County, will be held hre next week. The celebrated
Outlaw case, involving some thirty thousand dollars
will, it is supposed, be tried. Judge SettlswI pre-
side,
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-06-14

WHY is the life of an editor like the book of Rev
elation2 Because it is full of. types and shadows"
and mighty voice, like the sound Of many waters,
ever saying unto him--vrite.