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Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-05-05
TENFEnANoE CoNvENrIor.-A conron

TEMPERANCE CONVENTIONAL Conyen.
ton OF the friends of Temperance, Of the
various organizations. Sons, Washingto.
mans, de-, will be held at Fairmont, Ma.
rIon county, on Wednesday the 18th Nav
next. IL is intended TO embrace the whole
OF N W. Va. in this fraternal conference
for the advancement of a noble cause
From information already received, there
VIII De a large attendance Of delegates
from dlstance-but will the neighboring
counties be represented according to their
wealth and population? VIII there be
scores OF active, energetic cold water men
from Harrison, Taylor, Lewis, Upshur,
Barbour, Preston, DC. f? If this matter
has been overlooked or neglected in the
excitement of political affairs, it is not yet
70 late to discharge an important duty
Meetings may be held in precincts or CON
gregatiOns, and men appointed as dele
gates who will deem it an honor and
pleasure to attend the Convention. Non.
ongaIia Mirror. fg a
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Mr.. ED1roR :

Mr.. EDIToR:
SIR Il see the name of J. E. WooD-
WARD, as candidate for Constable, and in
behalf of him, would ask the people of
this town to join me in supporting him
If we do not man living in one edge Of
the district will be elected. Mr. Wood
ward is a sober, steady man, of industri-
Gus habits, and no doubt will do business
prompt and impartially. hope that the
people will not forget to cast their votes
for him. A FRIEND.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-05-05

STEAMBOAT Disasters ON THE WESTERN
WATKRs.-Since the LIST of January last,
twenty-four steamboats, have been lost
on the Western rivers. Ten of the acct
dents were caused by sinking, nine by
explosion, three by burning, and two by
eollapsing hues. Six of the boats have
either been raised or did not prove a TO-
tai loss. The whole number of lives lost
is estimated at two hundred and fifty.
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1. Dist. MoRDEcAI CooK, of Norolk.
III. f" TIMOTHY RIvEs, of Prince George.
III. A. II. DILLAED, of Henry.
". w. G. FLouRNor. of Prince Edward,
V, Z" JonN GooDI, of Bedford. -al
VI. /" Z. j. ScoTT, of Richmond City.
VII. /" II. A. WIsE, of Accomac. ---
VIII. r X. I. MONTAGUE, of Middlesex.
TX. /" JANIS BARBoUR, of Frederick.
y, /" J, Il. TUcKER, of CnlPePer. arrr-5
XII G. r. DENEALE, of Rockingham.
XII " JANIS McDowELL. of BOtetourt.
XIII. " JOHN b. FLOYD, of Washington,
XIV. NJ, II. Johnson, of Taylor. ..5
XIV. ZEDEKIAH KIDwELL, of Marion.
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racksyilIe. No. S. William Basnetp.
house in Basnettsville and the house Of
Amos Snodgrass in Milford. No. g. The
house Of Il. p, Lilly. in Worthington, and
and the house of w. j. Wiley, in Farm
.ington. No. T. The house of Alexander
Taikington in Warrington, and the house
of VIM. Gump, at Beaty's mills.-Fair.
NOM Vir0inian.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-05-05

TT 1t will be seen that Col. Kincheloe
has yielded to the solicitations of his friends
and consented to serve the people as Ma
gistratc. WehoPe he may be elected and
then chosen Presiding Magistrate, sta
ton his legal acumen eminently qualities
him to fill
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"IfI were 10 attribute my success In business to
any one cause more than another, would be TO
IudiriOns sysicm of advertising. by which iniOFm
cd the whole community what was manufacturing
AIlthHhat had for salc".'-AbhOt Lawrence.
AS n general rule, those who advertise, sell
lower IlIun those lO do not Their Increased bu-
sncss enabling them to sell at smaller per cent.
profit, and make q much greater aggregate profit"
..ra WEALTH OF NATIoHs.-
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-05-05

RICH MEN IN BosToN-It appears from
the tax list in Boston, for 1851, Just pub
lished, that there are in that city seven
teen individuals and corporations taxed on
half million and upwards nine on $500,
600 and upwards nineteen on $500, 600
and upwards fifty on 100000 and up.
wards and one hundred and eighty sew
en- on 100000 and upwards. The fol-
lowing is list of some of the wealthiest /:
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ON the s7th May
M-nnted.

At this Office, an intelligent, active boy about
Is years old, to learn the printing business. He
must be industrious and steady. To such one
good opportunity is offered to learn the business,
and no others need apply
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-05-05

~ Hon. RICHARD COULTER, one Of
the Judges of the Supreme Court of Penn
sylyania, died at his residence in Greens
burg, Westmoreland Co., on the Goth
inst, after a short illness. He was an
eminent jurist, Of untiring energy, unfyer-
sally esteemed. as one Of q Natures no.
blsmen."
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-05-05

BS- Col. John c. Fremont has been
arrested in London for debts contracted
in California, for supplies for the United
States. We hope that Uncle Sam will
promptly "shell OUT and relieve the Col.
from his unpleasant prsdicament.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-05-05

TIE PREss.-The Richmond Examiner,
speaking of the common notion that every
body has right to publish what he plea
ses, at the publishers expense and not
his own, says, very forcibly; The press
is only free to its editors, and to those
whom its editors believe to have good
ground for addressing the public, and
something to say which the public has an
interest in hearing. We would recommend
'hoSc who labor under this mistake to
consider the following fact-that newspa-
pers are made for the large class who
read, and not for the small class who
want to write. The idea that when a
man subscribes to newspaper, he laws
its proprietors under some unde6nablo oh
legation, or that he has right to publish
his compositions therein, with the single
proviso that they shall be inofensive, is a
popular fancy and most ridiculous mis-
take, which ought to be corrected. Not
only has he no such right, bat the editor
who permits him to put uninteresting
matter in his columns, infringes upon the
rights of four or FIVE thousand other PEG.
pie to crafty one individual. Very few
editors act so absurdly.
4eSNo less than six steamboats, leave
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The Irish ExiIes coming to the U. stntO

=
1t is highly probable, from the an
nouncement made by Dublin Frcen'an's
Journal, that the new British Ministry are
about to release John Mitchell, William
Smith O'Brien, and the other exiles, from
durance, on condition of their leaving the
British dominions and never returning.
If Webster's case had not been so far
gone, he might have picked up little
capital from this event for the dread day
of "the Slaughter-house" Convention at
Philadelphia, on the ground of his having
written private letter to Abbott Law.
renee, our American Minister at the court
of ST. James, urging him to use his iuAu-
ence with the Russell administration, to
set the captiyes free. II is now, howey-
err, too late to turn the matter to account
with the Irish population of the United
States, for Webster cannot possibly get.
the nomination.
But we do not believe that his letter
to Abbot Lawrence had any more 10 do
with the release of these State prisoners
if they are released-than his letter TO Mr..
Barringer had to do with the release Of
the .Gtti6uSterO prisoners by the Queen Of
Spain. Earl Derby has probably, done it
as capitol stroke of policy, which it,un-
doubtedly would be, but which. the stun
ned and contracted intellect Of Lord John
Russell could not see. The obientof pun
ishment on the part Of the government is
not, or at least ought not to boz, revenge.
but the prevention of recurrence of
the offence. All the ends OF states.
manship in the punishment of,,the Irish
exiies have been long since answered:
and no purpose but vindictiye, one can
be served by retaining them any longer
in captivity ; while. on the contrary, il
would be highly popular act on the part
OF the new ministry to set them at largo
Immediately.
It is, therefore, very likely that weshall
soon have them all in the United States
for, OF course, men who love liberty az
they do. would prefer this country to any
other in the world, next 70 their own
Thus does each of the revolutionary spir.
its of Europe, who has no hope for The
redemption and regeneration Of his'own
nation, or has failed in the attempt to sci
it free. -'r2 a.aI
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For the Register.

Nh EDIron :-Y on will allow me space
in your paper. to offer slight, but SIM
cere tribute to the character of gentle
man now before the public for Office. i
sneak of Mai. Thomas Raymond, who has
heen announced for reelection rs Sur
veyor. To speak OF his personal qualities
his intelligence, integrity and unPreten,-
ding simplicity of character, in terms ad-
equate to express the opinion l have OF
them. would-strange as it may sound IN
these days-perhaps offend his mod
esty.
There have been in the Surveyors Of
fees in this eountry-particularly in ear
ly times-abuses productive of more mis-
chief than any other cause known to Its
history. 1t is this. principally. that has
led to the uncertainty and confusion IN
our land titles, which have prevented
North Western Virginia from being, long
since. popuious. Maj. William Raymond,
the father of the present incumbent, was
the Surveyor of our county from its form
alton till his death, about the year 1891,
when Mai. Thomas Raymond, was aP-
pointed, The works of these officers bear
testimony to the faithful and efectual
manner in which they were performed and
are in striking contrast with those Of most
others of their times. While all around
them prevailed negligence and SoEraP'
tion,, we see, in their official conduct
honesty and efficiency that defy reproach'
May the Office be handed down from faith
er to son, as long as its duties are perform
ed better by them dian By Others.
! Ar; hoe h., , lONCr HOnnRHtlOIl
with the office, and those engaged in the
performance of its duties, acquired fund
Conformation relative to our lands, of in
calculable value to the public. He is-so
to speak--a living history of the land H.
ties Of the country. The books of 8
Surveyors Office are of but little service
to the inquirer after information, without
the assistance of some one having thor
ough knowledge Of their contents. This
knowledge is possessed by the present
Surveyor, to degree incredible to one
unaware of the means by which he acqui
red i.
You go TO his Office, and see the neat
ness and propriety with which it is kept
and the old-fashioncd air that pervades it
the readiness and facility with which, il
his quiet, quaint old way, he performs hi
duties the promptness and accuracy will
which he gives you the information you
seek, whether it relates to the archive
of his Office, or transactions in the wilC
woods, of the olden times and feeling
of regret will arise, that the hand of Ma
ture must one day remove him from
Sanctuary so much in keeping with tn
man. Surely generous people will no
anticipate that event.
have troubled you with what I hay
said, not because supposed it was un
known or unappreciated, but the rather t
crafty my own feelings of admiration 70
certain oId-fashioned straightforward
ways, that, though much out of date, ar
not unknown to those acquainted wit
Mai. Raymond. A CITIZEN.
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young Ladies' nIay-DaY Festival.

Young Ladies' may-Oaf
Saturday last being the first day Of May,
our young Misses celebrated it. in accord
ance with a time-honored custom, in a
manner creditable to themselves, and trn-
ly gratifying to the spectators.
Ate O'Clock, P. NJ. quite number
assembled at the NJ. E. Church, where the
order of procession was arranged and the
march Immediately commenced, several
young ladies acting as officers Of the day
the Clarksburg Band in front-discoursing
some Of its choicest pieces, as the gay pro-
cession proceeded through our principal
streets, and passing out of town to the
grove on the East bank of Elk. to the site
selected for the further ceremonies.
Arrived here, by unanimous acciama-
nation. Miss y1Re1S1A Rusr, daughter o.
Gen. B. Rust, of our place, was crowned
Queen of May. and Miss VIRGINIA LINK
and Miss MARTHA S. MOORE, appointed
first and second Maids Of honor.
Mr.. Mayberry HARRISON, had the hon
or of browning the Queen, which mark o
distinction the little Miss acknowledged
by the annexed pretty speech:-
"MY DEAR You've SUBJECTS :-Youl
Queen fully appreciates the honors be
slowed upon her to-day, and intends
welding a sceptre not Furnished witt
gold, but one woven with happy thoughts
and sweet wild flowers fit emblems o
the innocent hearts that join in beautiful
harmony to pay their courts to their vel
come friend, bright, rosy May"
John S. Duncan, Esq, being called fol
by the ladies, responded in his peculiarl!
pleasant style. causing universal expires
sion of appreciation in the ranks of his ju
venile hearers.
Col. Luther Raymond, was next callet
upon, who proceeded TO entertain them 70
a short time, by way ola few impressive
pleasant, and appropriate remarks.
Arrangements were now commenced
for the repast, by few of the senior la
dies, while number of the younger lad
and lasses amused themselves by "Trip
ping the light fantastic foot" over tn,
green to the sound ofmerry music.
A general saluting of the modest lit,l
May pole, which was reared in on midst
then took place, by the whole compan
joining hands and marching round in
circular dance to lively air.
The repast of sweet-meats, &c, wa
announced, when the company proceeded
in order to surround the table, whose am
pie contents were discussed in manne
even honorable to Epicurus himself
The interval allotted for refreshment
having expired. the line of march wa
4 again taken up, when the company pro
ccedcd to the river, where, through tn
politeness and kindness of some gentle
men, boat was procured, on which tn
party embarked, and passed an hour o
so to the infinite pleasure of all.
Terra-frma was again reached, withou
accident, when the company proceedc
to the church above named, where by
few well-timed remarks from Mr.. S.muC
Wheeler, recounting the amusements {
the day, expressing hope for such-lik
annual occurrences, impressing due az
probation of the same, &c, &c, he col
Guided by announcing the dismissal of ii
assembly; when all proceeded to the
homes, apparently stated with the pleasur,
and pleasantries brought about by time
honored May-day.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-05-05

JAPAN.-The fitting out of an expedition
to this country. by our National Govern
ment, has led to no little inquiry as to its
object. and any information in regard to
that isolated country, is eagerly seized by
the people. Wepublish in tO-days paper,
the instructions of the Secretary of State
to Com. Aulick. A short account of the
Japanese Empire. from the pen of w. D.
Porter, will be found on our fourth page.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-05-05

~We call attention to the advertise
ment of Logan and Carr of FairmOnt.-
These gentlemen are polite and attentive
to their customers. and sell cheap. We
cordially recommend them to all. wishing
articles in this line
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-05-05

HH- The Virginia Senate has passed the
tag biz Just az i came frop the House
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Der tho deep
W and ono current to tho ocean add,
One spirit to tho souls our fathers had,

Taking refuge under the sheltering
wing. of our eagle, and with the light Of
happier stars shed around their path, they
become useful citizens, and contribute, by
their heads or hands to build up the
mighty republic which gives them free.
dom and home.
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ArNo less than six steamboats, leave
Albany for New York daily. Fare so cts,
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% Equal Rights and Equal Law? -
DEMoCRATIC ELECTORS.

CLARKsBURG, WEDNESDAY, NIAY=5, 1852
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-02-23
SAMUEL CARUSI & co.
MURPTIY'S
Srif-senlIng Advertising Envelopes. No. &c q
Madison street, New York.

srif-senllng Advertising Envelopes. No. 2G3
Madison street, New York.
fENIIE SUBSCRIBER, in soliciting the patrona c
4 OF all who may this advertisement, feels
none of that hesitation with which new article is
brought before the public. The experience OF
years has established their superiority beyond all
question; and he confidently refers to the testimo-
ny Of those business men who have used these en-
vclopes, and to his rapidly increasing sales, as
proof of their excellence. The following are few
OF the reasons for their popularity
LIST. On the place occupied by seal a person
may have his name, business, and address CON
sPicuously and beautifully embossed colored or
plain, thus affordIng PERFECT SECURITY
AGAINST FRAUD.
I'd. he cnvcope cannot be opened without be-
ing destroyed.
3D. Neither wax nor waters requisite to seal
them
4th. Upon the miscarriage Of a letter the seal iu-
surCs its Immediate return to the sender, instead
Of being buried months IN the dead letter office.
5th. The envelopes are furnished at almost THE
SAME PRICE As PLAIN ONES, with only the
additional cost of the die which will last for years
9th. Each letter mailed is most effective adycr-
usemcnt sure to attractthc attention ofallthrouCh
whose hands il may pass.
The following is list Of prices for dies engraved
"n brass, and Of envelopes of the usual letter size
either white or buff, Of good paper, and made as
above with name, address, &c:
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THE MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH COMPANY.
MORSE LINE.
To baltimore, Philadelphia, New York,
Mnd all North aud East.

wAsHlSGToN OFFICE, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE,
Fifth house east Of National Hotel, No. =.
THE first line ever established by any company
i in the United States, and consequently the
Oldest the poneerline, extending between WASH.
INGTON, BALTIMORE, PHILADELPHIA, and
NEW YORK, and delivering and receiving mes.
sages at the intermediate stations: HAVRE DE
GRACE, WILMINGTON, TRENTON, PRINCE
TON, NEW BRUNSWICK, NEWARK, and
JERSEY CIrY-the only line in the country at the
present time having up Four Wires has lately UNI
dergone extensive repairs, and IS now prepared TO
transmit and deliver any number of messages
which may be required oft for the accommodation
OF the public, with an accuracy, promptness, and
fidelity hitherto unequaled. This line connects
with ether companies of Morse Lines, extending
already over fifteen thousand miles, to either VI
which messages and payment will be delivered as
desired. The managers of this line have lately
more thoroughly systematized its business in both
transmission and prompt delivery of messages Its
charges are equal to all, with specalavors to none.
Every one is invited to try TIE promptness cor
roctness, and reliability this Telegraph Line.
The offices of the Magnetic Telegram Company
are: Washington city, Pennsylvania avenue, fifth
house cast of the National Hotel; Baltimore, No. 2
Merchants Exchange, South Gay street, Philadel-
pha, No. lOl Chcsnutstreet, quincy Granite Build
ing; New York, No. Hanover street, corner Of
Beaver. VIM. Nj. SWAIN,
Mar lifts President.
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EMPIRE STATE MUTUAL INSURANCE.
COMPANY,
OF SARATOGA SPRINGS. n. Y.
Capital 100000


WIS company was organized under the Gene raj
i Insurance law of New York passed ApriIl0
Io'9, and has been doing very successful bust
ness, and will insure dwelling houses stores
househoid furniture, and other property on as IA
rorabie terms as any other res ponsible Companyin
this country.
The public are referred to the following letter
OF the Hon. ID. $. Dickinson, Senator from the
State OF New York, for the standing of the Com
rany:
WAsHtNGTos, March 5, 1851
am acquainted with some of the officers of the
Empire Mutual Insurance Company located al
Saratoga Springs. New York, and know others bv
character. The Company is in the hands of gen.
Yemen oil high character for integrity and busi-
mesa capacity, and cannot doubt that il will be
prudenily and successfully conducted
ID. S. DICKINSON.
Directors.
Isaac Fowler. Samuel pitLin
Geo Young, jr., Tetnon Thomas
n ~. Hathorn, VIM. II. Flceman,
g NJ. Dawson, Samuel Cornir,~
nee Sanders, Jneeph Daniels,
y vi. Moriarty, George fIer,rnts
Hon. John IL BOYD
ISAAC FOWLER, President
IL II. HATHORN, Vice President
GEO YOUNG, ia, Secretary.
WIN. II. FLEEMAN, Treasurer
applications for insurance may be made to F. C.
WEED agent, North street, Capitol HILL
March o-tf