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The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-05-21

pWe like now aud then to give an article
especially for the benefit Of our lady readers.
This is one Of them. You are aware that this
is Leap Year, and of the privilege generally ae.
ceded to you sex daring its continuance bat all
are not informed as to the antiquity Of the au-
thority for the custom that has obtained. In
an old volume published IN 1906, appears the
following: albeit it is nOwe become part
of thecommou lave, in regard to domestic re-
latious of life, that as often every bissextile
year doth return, the ladyes have the sole priv
ilege, during the time it contihueth, Of max
ing love unto the man, which they doe by
either words or looks, as uutO them it seemeth
proper; and moreover, no man will be entitled
to the benefits of clergy who dotbe refuse ia
accept the offers Of lsdye, or who dOthe in
any wise treat her proposal with slight or con-
tumely."
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-05-21

GERMAN EN- GRANTS AT New YoRK.-The
arrival of emigrahts from Germany, at New
York, this season, has been very large and of a
superior character, as respects means. The cap
tains of the vessels recently arrived state that al
their steerage passengers have brought money
in coin and bills of exchange, varying from
$3.50 to 600 each. The arrival Of German
emigrants during the last three weeks it is said
have added full 81 500 600 to the circulation
These emigrauts do not remain in New York
hnt seem to be we'll informed as to the points
they ought to strike for, and, accordingly, they
proceed without unnecessary delay to their des-
tInatiOn.
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-05-21

[Conlinnea 80 49, naee.

quiet practice on the grand organ, by the sOcia-
Bile permission Of Mr.. Sehulze, and often ex-
presses his delight that the best player was
chosen, Mr.. TWirk is one Of Schulze's best pull
pills, and is greater musical lion than ever.
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-05-21

GTThe New York Tribune has the following
in its money article; .... s....
"The Messrs. Barring, Of London, have taken
an Ohio county loan, through John f. Winslow
who is now in London. This is the first coun-
ty loan, we believe taken by fol eign house.
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-05-21

GFThe Common School fund, Of this city
has received during the last nine months over
$4,000 from the Hughs and Woodward funds
In few years, the revenue from these funds
will alone support the two public High
Schools.
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-05-21

SHORT DRAMA IN Two SCENES. First Scene.
Millionaire seated in an easy chair. BY him
stands poor mau in duplicating attitude.
Millionaire 'Aheml-Very sorry, my young
friend, that can do nothing for you. But
can give you a word Of good advice--' Eco1O-
misei'
Poor Man-"But when a man has nothing
to"
MiIlionaire-"N Nonseusel certain cir
cumstances man mast know how to save.
Second Scene The millionsire drowning II
apond, the poor man calmly regarding bin
from the shore.
Poor Sorry my friend that can d
nothing for you. But can give you wore
of good adVice--SViml"
MillouaIre--(choking) --"Bub-bub-bub VIII
when ma man can I swiml"
Poor man--"Nonsensel Under certain cir.
cumstances man must know how to swim.
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-05-21

GT The commerce passing through the Gulf
of Mexico, amounts to over 5000 .0O0O00 per
annnm.
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-05-21

U A despatch to the morning papers, last
evening from New York states that a woman
carried child to a Catholic priest in that city,
to be Chlistened' After the ceremony, two
dollars were demanded Of her. Being unable
or unwilling to pay this sum, the child was
taken from her, aud she thrast out Of doors. -
Her cries attracted the passers by, who inter
ceded in her behalf but without effect. The
priest refused to give up the child until she
would pay the sum demanded. .-BoStoH Tran :
SCript
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-05-21

BMiss Dubois says the first time coat
sleeve encireled her waist, she felt as if she was
iu pavilion built Of rainbOws the windowsills
Of which were composed Of @olian harps. That
young woman should have her feet soaked.
D ExtraVagant people are always penurious.
Show us woman who pays hundred dollars
for shawl and we will show yOu woman
who will run all over town to get her husband
shirts made "sixpence cheaper"
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-05-21

WRoNG GUEss.-A physician going down
Regent street with friend Of his, said to him,
LET us avoid that pretty little woman you
see there on the left; she knows me, and casts
on me looks of indignation. | attended her hus-
band -
"Ahl understand: you had the misfortune
to dispatch him"
Goa the contrary" replied the doctor, IL
savsd him -
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-04-07

thanks of the Convention be rendered to
the President for the able and satisfactory
manner in which he has presided over the
deliberations of the body.
The Convention was addressed in ODE
dience to calls, by Messrs. John Ran
dolph Tucker. Henry A. Wise, J. b.
Floyd, John Y. Mason, Henry Bedinger,
and John III. Patton.
Mr.. Conway moved that the Conven-
ton adjourn sine die. Carried.
. The President, (John S, Barbour, sr.,
then delivered peculiarly felicitious and
eloquent address, highly cOmplimenting
the body for the dignity and deeorum
that had been observed since he had oc-
cupied the chair. AS his last act he said,
81 declare this Convention stands ad-
journed without day"
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-04-07

The STATE CoNvENTIoN.-We give our
readers to-day, the proceedings of the
Democratic State convention, held in Rich
mond on the cath ult. The discussions
at the opening of the convention were
somewhat spirited on the part of the
friends of the different Presidential can.
didateI; but with a spirit of con-
eiliAtion worthy the advocates Of Dem
Ocratic principles, all yielded their prefer
eneeE to the general welfare OF the party.
Henry A. Wise, Of Accomac, gained new
lAurels in the convention, by the conces-
sion of his predictions.
The adoption Of the following, among
other resolutions, show that the Virginia
delegation will go to the Baltimore con-
vention in the right spirit, and can but ex-
ercise wholesome influence in that body ::
THAT the vote Of the State in the Bal
timore convention ought to be given for
such candidate as will command the grea-
test strength in the Democratic party
throughout the Union, and whose princi-
Piles are known to conform most strictly
to the cardinal tenets of the Democratic
faith"
If this sentiment pervadss the Balti-
more convention, the Democratic party
in the coming Presidential contest will be
inYulnsrable.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-04-07
Terrible storm and Freshet.

Early on Sunday morning last it COM
menced raining and continued at intervals,
accompanied by some hail, until Tuesday
morning, and wound up with snow
During Sunday night great quantity of
water fell, raising all the streams in this
vicinity to an unprecedented heighth.-
Elk creek and the West Fork river have
never been known to be so high before.
The devastation has been immense
The bridge across Elk, at this place, on
tho ClArksburg and Phillippi Turnpike,
WAS swept away. AS was also the ware
house of DR.. Cuttings, occupied by ThoS.
Jones as saddlsr's shop, We believe
Mr.. Jones saved all his tools, &C., but
some valuable furniture belonging to Dr.
Cuttings, which WAS deposited in the Sc
cond story was lost The damage done
to the Tannery Of John SteAley, Esq, was
immense. The grist and saw mills of Dr.
Gittings were considerably injured. and
a large quantity Of grain and lumber were
either destroyed or swept away. Mr..
Methrel, the butcher, lost five fat hogs
1t was with considerable difficulty that
the bridge across Elk, on the Northwes-
tern Turnpike WAS saved. It. was mate
rally injured, but was repaired sufficient
ly by Tuesday evening to render it pAsss-
bic. The bridge st tho mouth of Elk, on
tho Northwestern Turnpike, WAS swept of
but was cabled to tree and saved.
On the West Fork river the destruction
was very great. Two bridges were car
ried away. One on the road to Milford,
and one on the Northwestern Turnpike.
A bridge, supposed to be the one across
tho river at Weston, foated past here on
Monday evening. A large quantity OF
fine lumber, logs, &c, were swept away
and lost.
We learn that the damage at Milford,
Weston, and Phillippi has been very
great.
The bridges across the Valley river,
and Three Fork, near Pruntytown, are re-
ported to have beon lost.
From tho known situation ofmany towns
along the rivers, it is supposed that vast
amount of damage has been done, yet I'M
heard Of
We have given hssty account of such
damages as we had learned at the hour of
going to press on Tuesday evening. We
hope to be able to give more full account
next week. 1t is impossible at present to
form an estimate of the destruction, but
it has been greater than ever before in
this country.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-04-07

Col. J. N. H. BEALE. FOR THE YIcEt
PREs1DENor-We extract the following
from the Washington correspondence Of
the Indiana State Journal. The Colonel
would be a tower of strength to the tick.
ct, as he would enlist in his support the
moderate and patriotic of all parties
"Col. JAMES M. H. BEALE, of Western
Virginia, is favorably spoken of as suits
bic candidate for the Vice Presidency on
the ticket with Gen. Lane. His unyield-
ing support of the compromise" in the
darkest hours, even when some of the
ablest men of the "Old Dominion" falt-
cred, has endeared him to the people of
the entire Union. He repudistss the idea
of " secession" in the South with as much
warmth and zeal as he does the infamous
views of the abolitionists and free soil
heresies of the North, He is, too, one Of
the people-he comes from among them
and feels deeply for the masses. With
Gen. CAss or Gen. 10. Lane for President,
and Col. J. NJ. H. Beals for Vice PreIi-
dent, the working men of tho United
States would rally with such unanimity as
has never befor been witnessed in this
Union they could rally with confidence
that friends of the laboring millions were
upon the ticket, and they would support
it with all their might and strength.
A TRIEND OF THE UNION"
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-04-07

NORTH KNoWIxG.-An exchange paper
81" 1t is fact, perhaps not gener-
ally known to farmers, and which, At this
season. is important, that there are two
parts in the potato, which, when sep
ArAtsd and planted at the same time, one
will produce potatoes fit for the table eight
or ten days sooner than the other. The
small end of the potato. which is general
y full of eyes, is the part which produces
the earliest the middle or body of the
potato the late and larger ones.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-04-07
nN- a scrionr ,fF,ir orcurrnd i, n.

E:1- A serious STAIR occurred in tic
town OF FellowsHille, Preston county, on
Thursday, Goth ult., in rcncontre be-
tween DIR. II. S. EIDsoN, Of Greigsvillc,
and an individual of the name Of JonSsox
CoRDlN, in which tho former received a
dangerous and probably fatal Wound.-
Another proof Of the great IMPROPERLY Of
carrying concealed weapons and Z sal
commentary upon the Vice OF dAMDlISo
BY letter received. by DR.. NfcLnne
from DR.. Kennedy, on last evening, we
are informed that DR.. E. Was yet alive on
Tuesday morning, the 3Oth. Tho wesp.
on used by Corbin, (rho we are sorry 10
say made his cscapc) was as usual IN such
Mirror. : -TIS go
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-04-07

THE D1rFERENcE.-The Democrats and
Wings have both recently held their state
conventions in Pennsylvania. The DEM
ocrats passed resolutions in favor of the
compromise measures. and sustaining
faithfully the Fugitive Slave Law. and
against further agitations of the negro
question. The Wings say nothing upon
the subject-choosing to remain free to
adopt whatever course is likely to gain
the most votes in the coming Presidential
election, no matter what effect it may have
upon the country.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-04-07

GovRRNoR's LRvEE.--Ths reception
rooms of the Governors Mansion were
throngsd with Legislators and delegates
from the different portions of the State,
and the beauty of the city, last evening.
The Armory Band, by their sweet harmo-
mics, gave additional spirit and zest to the
social hilarities and pleasant intercourse
that universally prevailed among the visi
tors. The Governor performed the hon
Ors OF reception with his usual grace and
vicGcity--Dispatch.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-04-07

PAY THE MoNEY.-All persons who will
pay Seventy-fve Cents into the hands OF
the High Sheriff or either of his deputies,
taking their receipt therefor, are exempt
from militia duty for the remainder of the
year, if the money be paid before the first
Saturday in April.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-04-07

advancement Of the progressive greatness
and glory of our country Now while he
CLAIMS nothing Of his party, he respectful.
" ASKS its support in the honorable race
for which he has entered. He may be a
Younger Democrat than his antagonist,
but we ask you to remember, fellow citi.
gems, that old Foxes are generally as Gun.
ming as young ones. YINDEX.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-04-07

The DISTRICT CouRT-We learn that
the Committee on Courts of Justice in the
House of Delegates, have reported in ia
Tor of Clarksburg, as the place Of holding
the Court Of Appeals.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-04-07

TIE LEoIsIArURE.-.Our Legislative
proceedings are confined to one day, this
week, owing to the fact that no business
was transacted during the session of the
Democratic State Convention.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-04-07

We sometime since received notice of
the marriage of Rob't. E. Cowan, at Lex
ington, with request to publish it, which
request we complied with. The letter
incIosing the notice was signed D. S. Low
Their. The notice proving to be incorrect
places Mr.. Lowthsr in a very unenviabls
position before the public.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-04-07

A Row.-A fight is said to have occur
red at the Big Tunnel, on Saturday last,
between the Americans and Irish. One
man, an Irishman, is reported to have
been killed, and number seriously inju.
red.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-04-07
GInrkabllrg Ap9istrr
CLARKsBURG, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 1859
Wanted.

Al this once, an intelligent, active boy about
Is years old, to learn the printing business. He
must be industrious and steady. To such an one
a good opportunity is offered to learn the business,
and no others need apply
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-04-07

~ The Washington Republic asserts
that there is not word Of truth in the
telegraphic report of dissention In the
cabinet. - VIC
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-04-07
Democratic state Convention.


was unrepresented.
Mr., Claiborne, delegate from Frank.
lin, got tho floor first, and nominated Mr..
JAS, Ii, Cox, of Chesterfield, as Temporal
ry Chairman.
Tho ball was opened by MIR. Henry A.
Wise, who offered resolution that com.
nittco of Fifteen, ono from each Congress
sional District, should be chosea Gy the Del.
e9otioas from tie Districts.
Mr., Claiborne moved immediately TO
amend the resolution by striking out the
latter clause OF tho rcsolution-so that
n" appointment should remain in the
h*1is OF the Chairman, Mr.. Cox,
On this amendment fierce debate
afeac, which continued throughout the
Day, Mr. Claiborne opposed Mr.. Vices
resolution on the ground that it was en-
tirely contrary TO usage, and that tho mem.
beers of the delegations were 40 widely
scattered it would occasion great loss Of
time.
Mr.. Wise replied that the delegations
were in the building.
MIR. Claiborne answered that it WAS at
least necessary to ascertain who the dele
cations contested of, and TO determine who
we're members of the Convention; and
that this could not be done until the Con-
Vcntion was organized. He proceeded to
state that the work of that committee
would be worry simple--the organization
Of the asscmbIage that the work Of this
Convention was very simple SlSo-it was
the appointment Of electors and nothing
more,
This remark proved enough to bring
up both parties in ntecl,aS res. Mr.. Wise
famed up on the other side. He was
convinced by the oarnestnoss of Mr., Clni-
borne and by the appliance that attended
dis remarks, that there WAS something in
this movement Of his. He threw out some
phrasca about stocking and packing. He
wanted the voice of Virginia to have ita
proper effect in the selection of Preui-
dent and Vice President of this Union
Ike was for principle and availability to-
Hothcr SO long rs they could be kept to-
grthcr, but when they could. not, he
ahonld stop short upon the platform Of
Democratic principle,
Mr.. Floyd urged All adherence to the
hrmcr ueogcs in few remarks. He wns
sure no improper intentions, DC.
AIr. Wise resumed by asserting that the
usage OF the assembled Convention was
dependent upon its will, lie did not i'm
pHtc any improper intentions to his oppo,
ncntS, but tho worat Of places were paved
with the best intentions,
Nh Claiborne replied very tartly to his
slIusion to " stocking" aud packing"
AIR. Wise commenced his reply by snr-
casIically rcmnrking that he had merely
thrown out not in hi1 former romArk',
and lie found his bird in it now Here
gentIo,m"n long reply he would with
ara" his 'peeoh--H prottor which occa-
stoned much laughter
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1892.
Martin, dem. 30 COG
Sawyer, wing, pools
Atwood, free soil Q, 400
COLL

Democratic majority LII. Demo
cratic net gain 4,5l6. Asa p. Cate, De-
mocrat is elected Railroad commissioner,
by = majority larger than that of Martin
for Governor. The Democratic majority
in the House is 25.
1t will be observed that this gain is
made by the Democratic party after re-
pudiating in toto any utilization with the
Free Sellers. This triumph will secure
the election of = sound Democrat to the
U. S. Senate in the place of the abolition
list, Hale.
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- ASSA NV
Barbour-Jurnes Dilworth,
neutrality-suspicious. Bee,
Gilmer-James II. French,
HHrriSOn-A. S. Holden,
KanAHha-James II. Brown,
LeUiS-William E. Arnold,
Pleasnnts-Lewis A. Phelps,
Ritchis-John E. Jackson,
Wayne-Joseph ]. Mansfield,
Wirt-James A. Williamson,
Acknowledgement T.. Thaw,
Taylor-ChRrles w. Newton,
Wood-John Spencer,
Mason-Green Newman,
Cabell-Elisla w. McComaa,
Braxton-John S. Camden,
NicholaT-Charlos MeClung,
Putnam-Robert L. Harvey,
Fayette-AarOn Stockton,
UPshur-L. l.. d. Loudon.
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~ There was wit in the wag, who,
reading in shop-windoW, liable bear
sold here. stepped At once into the store,
and asked if the bear was the mans own
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-04-07

DEMOCRATIC COUNTY ELEcrIoNs.--The
following are the electors appointed by
the Democratic state convention, for the
counties of this, the llth congressional
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-04-07

New HAMPSHIRE ELEcr1oN.-Th fol-
lowing is the result for Governor of New
Hampshire, in all but the little town of
Coos:
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-04-07

ET The Cumberland Allepban;an ~,
Friday says "A disease which has h,f
ned the best medical skill has been pre-
TIaiiing for some time past in the Glades.
the upper part of this county. Its an.
proach - known by slight pain, which,
,oon extends over the system, drawing tho
ooay nearly double, and causing the most
eIcruclating pain to the person attacked
VINO is only relieved by death, which uTt,'
any takes place in few hours. Fami-
iies have been almost entirely DESTROYED
ny It. and We hear of an instance where
WIDOW and three children were attack
eu' ana dled-one little child only escaping.
-, EXPENSE OF TRrP 70 cAtrroHxfC Al
Inc Inc r, ts9sSps Echo. Of the 10th ultfno.'
We have conYersed win y,esYy ,nssrv ~,
the passengers now here and ssse[is;h
that the amount of funds calculated rndr1
Dy them TO defray their expen al EeiJl Il =
oetoM the liable cost. Fhey san that dc
general impression Of their own conimii.
mites Is defective IN the same WAY. Once
more, then we would say chat no man
desiring to, go to California should have
one cent less than $3.50, after vino ~
Chagres, even for travelling in the chan.
est style. Parties should have mat As
much in proportion for each individual
MEMBER. Those who have Il "a bring
should not come with less than $500. and
nose who have not $3.50, had much bet
S Yer stay At home, whatever their situation
t--s-- Z ZlalA IL
~ fhe act making bounty land war
L anus asslgnable. having received the sig
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-04-07

e. l1fhe. act making bounty land war
rams rams assignable. having received the sig
nature Of the President, is now law.
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1851.
Dinsmorc, dem. 1853
Sawyer, whig, lS,5l5
Atwood, free soil, 1919
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" Next Sunday is Easter.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-04-07


The Convention met on Thursdsy NOR
ming ~ ten O'Clock, and the clerk proeee-
ded to announce the vote. Tho result vas
B follows;
3i9@ votes, each counting 100 of the
popular vote, were cast for Mr., Claiborne's
amendment, aud 206I votes counting the
same were cast against it, SO Mr.. Clai-
bornc's amendment was carried by a ma
jority Of 80 votes, counting 5000 of the
popular vote.
Mr., Wise said he was perfectly content
with the result, rs it had given tho Dele
cations an opportunity to consult and make
knONA thsir wishes relRtvc to the men,
bsrS of their choice for the Committee.
The Chair appointed the following
Committee:
Henry A, Wise, Of Aeeomac, 1.-THE mo-
yer of the Committee y
Charles L. Bealo, Of Norfolk T, Rives,
0fPrince George N. G. Claiborne, of
Franklin; ], Goode. of Bedford; Charles
Yancy, of Buckingham; d, B, Layne, of
Allegheny; John b. Floyd. of Washing
ton A. Jones. of Chesterfield Christie.
pfcr Neale, of Alexandria; r. H, Aylstt,
ofKing William; John Bruce, of Freder-
lex w. l., Jackson. of Peasants; Hi
ram Mart2 of Rockingham,
Mr., Charles Mason rot up to say that