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Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-02-18
The Power of tho Presst

There never was more striking tri-
butte to the power of the press than that
which has been furnished by Louis Napo.
leon In gagging the newspapers of Paris
The usurper breads the influence of
types. His dominion could not endure
Tor thirty days if freedom of discussion
were permitted. The lead of tho case
would prove too powerful for the lead Of
the batteries. The hands of its conduc-
tors would write upon the walls of Napo-
Icons palace words as portentious and
and terrible as those which startled the
monarch of Babylon in the midst of his
revclry and heralded the downfall of his
kingdom. What a wonderful influence
do these silent but eloquent types excrtl
simple and seemingly harmless as the
pebbles which David carried in his sling.
they smlte the giant of oppression in the
forehead, and he falls helpless to the
earth. The Kings of Europe NAV rnuz.
zle their own journals for time. happily,
they cannot silence free thought and free.
discussion on this side Of the Atlantic
In spite of their efforts, every vessel
which chooses the Atlantic will Introduce
an enemy upon their shores more dan.
gerous than hosts of armed men m.
- P'-At.AAS HAS gwen Wings Zoe
seas and scale the loftiest ramparts. No,
storm can arrest It no tide can stop IL.
a great truth, once given to the types,
becomes irresistible and eternal. Hmay
issue from the heart Of our western vii.
derness, but it WILDE borne beyond the
circle OF the thick forest ; it will hy
across the ocean, and, unseen BY the
watchtui minions of power, take root in
some despotic soil, finally tospring up a
beautiful tree Of freedoes under which
the oppressed win IA kefefuge. It is vain
to war against thelspread Of Republican,
principles whep>1ey arc embodied IN the.
form Of iour.'nsHi. AS well attompt 10.
exclude t'6' light of heaven. Men who
know -feir rights and have the strengths
TO- ]Ssert them cannot be kent In hon.
<Hge. The subjects Of European desnots
nave the numbers TO yindicate their inde.
pehdence, but they are like giants oron;no
q darkness. The press viii scatter yi .,ins
ignt. among them and show them tJ,o
path TO liberty Rem ~ = -
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-02-18
TnE JuDIclAar CArcHIso Ir.-while

The JUDICIARY oArcHrSe Ir.-while
passing up street the other day we saw
about bakers dozen Of little chaps Just
out Of school most numerically pelting
his honor Judge Lee with snow-balls.
They showered them against bis hal. back
and sides, Gin the mostlavish profusion. :"
His honor took it very good naturally,
and made several Intellectual attempts to
Withstand the assaults, but was compel
led to beat a hasty retreat, while the mr.
chins kept up continual " fire in the.
rear" We presume the little boys were
all Democrats, as they proved no respec-
ters of persons. T.s5He a2a5 ,ca szA-
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-02-18

SINGULAR PRIDE.-A respectable far.
mer from the adjoining county, came to
the city, a few days since. in a one-horse
W Saeagn' without bells. In passing down
in different direction, announcing their
proximity with a merry peal of their ling.
ling bells. This caused the farmer.
horse to come to dead stand; neither
coa1lng nor force could induce the ami.
this circumstance there had been no ,;ffi.
Guilty. While in this quandary a pe1son
present suggested the idea of nIsc ;On
bells on his horse'snsok; NO sooner sa;S
man e to acted like talisman:
ana, 70 tie amusement of the bvstanJer,
the horse moved with pride and I;a Soa...,
as II sensible of the honor conferred ope
Oh the lookers-on observed that Will
countrymen come to town they ou0bsto
treat, .aeat their horses Ike gsntlepaeg The
P P.S example ought tOlbeo a1 sssonl 70
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-02-18
The British Outrage on the steamship
ometheus---IIistorY of the Cnsc.

The British Outrage on the Steamship
Prometheus---IIisto of the Case.
The town of San Juan, in Nicaragua.
changed to Graytown, by the British is
filled with population of people of all
nations. but chiefly Americans. Amone
the inhabitants is a DIR. Green, who as.
sumes to act as British Vice Consul, and
who, in conjunction with FIVE others, elec.
ted by the citizens, organized munich
pal government for the town. The Conn-
ell is composed Of two Americans, two
Englishmen, one Frenchman and one
German. This Council acknowledges
the Musquito King, because, there is no
other head TO recognize. II appears that
the steamer Prometheus, with Gommo-
dore Vanderbilt as first captain and own
er. had been running to this port some
half dozen voyages, without ever being
called upon to pay a cent of port charges;
but the Constituted authorities of the town
deeming that the Commodore should con-
tribute Something for the accommodation
afforded him, decreed that a bill of char
ges. amounting to S1e3, should be pre-
sented, not for ) moment dreaming that
he would hesitate or objectsto make the
payment. When the captain of the Port
presented the bill, the Commodore asked
by what authority he was assessed for
the sum demanded? SPY the authority
of the Corporation of the town, respon-
ped the officer. "Who authorized you
to establish Corporation for the town ?''
demanded the Commodore. "Wefare
acting under the mandate of the King of
Mosquito" replied the officer. my
r. M.,ens.stra
King or kingdom, and 1 shall not pay
you;" and the Commodore turned upon
his heel and walked away. After this
refusal the sheriff was sent on board, but
his authority was likewise resisted, and
the steamer was forthwith got under
weigh. A small tub of q brig, called che
Express, had been previously notified to
hold herself in readiness to head off the
steamer, il sho should attempt to run out
of the harbor without paying the required
dues; and, as soon as they saw her hea-
wing up her anchor, they slipped their
cables and dropped down to the entrance.
The Promotions, in all her pride and glo-
ry, came dashing along, and, like a tower
of strength in defiant attitude, looked
down upon the puny sixIgun brig. Bang
went one Of those guns, and hiss-s-s flew
the shot across the elegant bows Of tho
magnificent steamer. Bang rung an
other Of the six guns, and the shot flew
under the stern. The port charges were
then paid. 1t was for this Interference Of
a British vessel that our Government has
demanded satisfaction The British Adj
mirol Seymour promptly disavowed the
act of Captain Read, of the Express; but
nothing has been said Oft the removal from
Office Of the British Consul Green, who
was the cause Of the trouble.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-02-18

REMARKABLE DISCOVERY IN VIRGINIA.
"A letter in the Richmond Times states
that few days ago, while several men
were engaged in blasting out limestone
near Buchanan, Bottetourt county, they
discovered a cave with an entrance some
six or eight feet in height, and upwards
of 100 long, with two apartments, In
the first they found some earthen ware
and large stone cross; on the cross
there was some carving, but it was so
much defaced by the hand of time that
it WAS scarcely observable. A number
of citizens, with a lantern, subsequently
entered the second apartment, where they
found skeleton seated on a huge iron
chest, with its back resting against the
wall, On openiag the chest they found
it to contain gold coin, perfectly smooth
on one side, and cross with some char
acters on it on the other. The gold in
the chest by weight is worth seven hun
dred and eighty-three dollars.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-02-18
re- The Wing members of the Lepis

Rg The Wing members of the Legis-
lsture-Samuel Price Esq, in the chair,
and ]. D. ImbOden, Esq, Secretary
have called State Convention of the
Wing party to be held in Richmond on
the 18th April next, for the purpose of
organizing the party for the Presidential
canvass, to appoint delegates to Nation
al Convention, and to nominate an cleo
toral ticket.
We are glad to see the Wings dropping
the name of the Union" party and re-
assuming their old name and uniform
We shall then know how to meet them in
no questionable shape" before the peo-
pie of Virginia, whose Just verdict upon
the issues cannot be regarded as at all
doubtful. Richmond Enq. -7 -1r q
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-02-18

To CORRESPONDENCE think we
foresee that our liberality to correspon-
dents is likely to lead to unpleasant con-
troversies. To prevent this. we now
state, in time, that no controversial COM
munications will be admitted into our
columns. Willing to give all a fair
hearing, we. opened our columns to all
individuals and their friends, to enable
them to bring the different political aspi-
rants before the people but there must
be no quarrelling or backbiting. Wecan-
not consent to allow our paper to be made
the instrument of vituperation or abuse of
any person.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-02-18
1mportnnt from Liberin.

BY an arrival we have dates from Lii
IBERIA to Dec. 10, which are of the most
distressing character. ~. Hai
Affairs at Grand Bassa are in q most
deplorablc condition. In an attack upon
Fishtown, the Chief Grandc was joined
by Prince Boyer of Tradetown. His
force was to the number ofthrcc hundred,
and they came stealtlily on the town at
midnight, surprising the garrison. Nine
of the inhabitants were massacred, tho
town sacked and burned The bodies of
their victims were shockingly mutilated,
The en-irc Bassa county had joined in
the rebellion.
The foreigners, and especially the Eng
fish traders are implicated in this outrage.
An English trader, named Lawrence, il
is said openly aided in the attack. pea
On tho 18th of November another at
tack was made on the Cove, when tho
enemy was rcpulscd with loss of 40 kils
led, among whom were several leading
chiefs 1t was expected that GranGe
would soon be captured, as largo force
was organizing to attack him.
The Legislature assembled on the LIST
of December, when President Roberts
was inauguratcd, and delivered his annu-
al message. He had been reelected,
with Anthony D. Williams, Vice Presi-
dent. for two years from the date of their
election
The accounts from the emigrants are
highly fattering. Great prosperity and
good health prevails in the colony.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-02-18

ARREST or CARvAJAL.-A correspon,
dent of the New Orleans Picayune states
that Major Lamotte, at present comman-
der at the post at Fort Ringold, was to
leave there about the nth ult.. on a
scout, with orders to arrest Carvajal and
dispense his men wherever found. 1t is
that Carvaial has not over 400
men with him, but Col Ford with up
wards Of 1000 men and two twelve pound
howitzers, was daily expected to join
him. Col, Harvey, however, was SO dis.
posing his troops, as to command all the
ferries and crossing places.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-02-18

WnAr PRIMERS INK HAS DoSE.--"Se-
ven Fights of the splendid fortunes in
this country has been made through the
influence of printers ink. Mark that -
Exchange.
Printers ink has not only made seven
cights of the splendid fortunes that have
been made in our country, but also nine
tenths of the great men. Boobies trans
formed into statesmen, prosy takers into
eloquent orators, cracked voice singers
into nightingales, murdercrs of Shake
spear into perfect delineators Of the Gre
ators of Avon's great bard, and humbugs
into the most philanthropic of their speci-
es-all by the application of a little print
er's ink And what is moro surprising,
people are made to believe those things in
Opposition to their seven senses, Print.
er's ink is grent thing when properly
nut on - Baltimore Arg"S,
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-02-18

SPECIAL CoURrs-Judgs Geo. H. Lee
has appointed the 9th day of March next,
to hold Special Term of the Circuit
Court Of this county, for the trial of David
Jacques and Mary Ana6IaQues. who are
now confined in Jail . charge of be-
ing accessories before tf@ly 1t ofthe burn
ing of sundry houses in the town of
Clarksburg. b. aT-E.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-02-18

w Hon. E, s. Duncan. is recommen-
ded in the Weston Sentinel. as candi.
date for the Board of Public Works and
J. J. Jackson of Wood, and Matthew
Edminston, of Weston, for Judge of that
Circuit.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-02-18

ARREST ON CHARGE OF MuRDER.-Solo-
mon Baer has been committed to prison
on suspicion of being concerned in the
murder of young Leham, of Philadelphia.
He was Offering spectaeles for sale SINH,
lar to those contained in the boys box
Another man IN company had fasors and
rings. but he escaped.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-02-18

CHANGE of VESUE.-We understand
that an application is about being made
by David Jaques and his wife to have
the venue of their trial changed. Par
kersburg and Morgantown are both mem
toned in connection with it.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-02-18

~ Col. G. D. Camden, and Hon.
VIM. G. Brown of, Preston, are recon-
mended in communications in the Central
for Circuit Judge. 7'''
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-02-18

DIVINE SERvIcE.-The Rev. Mr.. Hedges of the
NJ. E. Church South, will preach at the Court
House in this place, at 2 o'clock, P. NJ, on next
Sabbath, tho 22d inst.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-02-18

TIE notwithstanding of gene
raj interest has transpired in the Legisla-
lature during the past week On the 3Oth
ult, series of non-intervention resolu-
tons was offered by Mr.. Staples, in effect,
assuring Russia that she can crush the
liberties of Hungary as often as she pleas
es, and the United States has nothing to
interpose but unavaiIing sympathy.
1t occurs to us that the Legislature has
legitimate business enough to transact
without forestalling Congress, but if it
has not, it had better adjourn.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-02-18
cLARKsBURG, WEDNESDAY, FEB.Is 1852
Wnntad,

At this Office, an Intelligent, active boy about
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, 1852-02-18

LAND WARRANTS MADE AssIGNADLE.-
The following is copy of law just pas
sed by Congress making Land Warrants
assignable;
Be 1t enacted By the Senate and House Of
Representatives ofhe United States Of
America in Congress assemblies That all
warrants for military bounty land, which
der any law of the United States, and all
valid locations of the same which have
been, or may hereafter be made, are
or instrument of writing, made and exc
cuted after the taking effect of this act
according to such form, and pursuant to
such regulations as may be prescribed by
the Commissioner of the General Land
Office, so as to vest the assignee with all
the rights of the original owners of the
warrant or location:
Provided, That any person entitled to
presumption right to any land, shall be
entitled to use any such land warrant in
payment Of the same, at the rate of one
dollar and twenty-five cents per acre, for
the quantity of land therein specified
PrOVtded, That the warrants which
have been. or may hereafter be issued, in
pursuance of said act or of this act, may
be located upon any lands of the United
States subject to private entry at the time
of such location at the minimum price.
"Provided, further, That when said
warrants shall be located upon lands sub
ject to entry at greater minimum than
one dollar and twenty-five cents per acre,
the locators of said warrants shall pay to
the United States, in cash, the difference
between the value of such warrants at
one dollar and twenty-five cents per acre
and the tract of land located on"
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-02-18
The Presidency.

we last week published the call for
Democratic State Convention to organ
ize the party, and appoint delegates to
the National Convention to be held on
the LIST of June next, at Baltimore.
The selection of suitable candidate
for Chief Magistrate of the Union is a
duty incumbent upon the party which
requires the utmost circumspectisn as
upon wise and judicious choice, depends
not only our success. but in great mea-
sure the continuance of the returning
friendly feelings of all sections of the
country, as we'll as an able administra-
ton of the affairs of the government.
We have been requested to call a
meeting for the purpose of appointing
delegates to the State Convention, to
be held on the day of the March Court,
but while we favor the project, we pre-
fer that some other person would take
the initiatory step towards its accom-
plishment.
There are many distinguished states
men named in connection with the
Presidency, among whom we may name
James Buchanan, S. A. Douglas, GepF
Lewis Cass, and Gen. VIM. o. Butler,
as the most prominent /; either of whom
would make an acceptable standard
bearer to us, during the coming cam
paign, though we must acknowledge
that we have placed their names &C.
cOrdiug to our preferences,
Of Mr., Douglass, we entertain the
highest opinion. His abilities are prob
ably second to none in the country, and
his public services have endeared him to
the hearts of the people of the whole
Union-always honest, fearless, energct.
&c and effective.
The public services of Mr.. Buchanan,
are too we'll known to need any eulogy at
our hands, For nearly halfa century he
has been connected with the government,
and always with credit to himself and honor
to the country. He is safe recipient of
official power, and perfectly acceptable to
all parts of the Union, and if the people of
this country ever intend to honor him with
the Chief Magistracy, now is the time to
do it. Another four years and it may be
too late, while Mr.. Douglass is yet
young man and can afford to wait The
people of Pennsylvania have presented
Mr.. B. with great unanimity, and justly
claim that as they have contributed to the
election of every President since the or
ganization of the government, they should
be allowed one candidate, particularly
since they present so good man. Nor
Is Pennsylvania alone. several of the
Southern States have declared their pre-
fersnce for Mr. Buchanan.
We sincerely hope that Mr.. Buchan-
an may receive the nomination of the
Baltimore Convention, but in the event
of his failure, we are free to acknowledge
that Mr.. Douglass is our next choice.
We stand pledged, however, to the
support of the candidate nominated by
that Convention, provided, always, that
he is a friend of the Union and the Com
promise of 1850, in all its bearings.
TIE LEGISLATURE-Nothi of gene
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-02-18

Mr.. ED1ToR.-As there has been diff
ference of opinion relative to the duty of
the Magistrates in Virginia, in granting
licenses for the retail of spirituous liquors,
some taking the ground that they are
compelled to license any one who may
apply, provided he has suitable house,
&C., while others think it is entirely OPP
tional with the Justices. And as in many
instances the courts have granted lieen-
SEES to the great annoyance and injury Of
the citizens and contrary to their wishes;
and as we believe it to be Democratic for
the majority to rule, the following petit
ton will be presented to the General AS
sembly of Virginia at its present session.
You will confer great favor by publish
ing this, and the accompanying petition
in order that those who are friendly to
the subject may assist in obtaining sign
ers to it at once, and forward them to
their respective representatives at Rich
mond.
To THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE
STATE OF V1RG1N1A:-We, the undersign-
ed, citizens of the State of Virginia, do
humbly pray your honorable body, to
amend the law providing for the retail of
ardent spirits, SO as to forbid the County
Courts granting the privilege to any per-
son or persons to retail ardent spirits ex-
cept for medicinal or mechanical purpo-
ses, unless a majority of the legally
qualified voters in each county shall be
in favor of such licenses being issued
And as in duty bound, your petitioners
will ever pray, DC.
Editors friendly to the above, please
copy.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1852-06-05

Seem thing. Of fairy-land, fss beauty floats
Like Wild dream around them Gentle moon !
Pale. lonely mistress Of the solemn night
The tides Of nv young bosom heave and swell,
Even IS the ldes Of ocean, 10 thy strong
Mysterious power Oh. gu my heart with
hight
From the high sun, and touch each shsdoey
thought
Eaeh dark aud gloomy fancy of my heart,
VITA thy unc oadcd beams.
There @. pure
Sweet moonligh, Of the soul, tia, from the NY
Shines on cur earthly spirits. .iHerng DER
Each Of doubt and ,n and agony
With the celestial beauty Of ~ beams,
And bidding every shadow melt away
RkLieioN is IRA. brighteuer Of tle soul,
Add hfe'- dlfs wafer. glowing ia is hight,
Mirror the wondrous glone, Of the heaven.
L9uariA,, H. MA1IE
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91-->i,k aud straw (.oOds.-21.

Il YALE IN, & 60 - Magazine -tr :.
p. New Orleans, liho'ss1ie Dsatrs 90 I'M
porfsd N'Gpjeam Fnnrp NiAs and Nrair Ga.i,.
Laees, Embroferjes GAres NhuGBas. Frnees.
8rads, B'9oas. Gmrs. rmmmgtw aHtm9s
Houes, Nrau hhis, R,hbops. ArnGriH
i9ncrS NaWe,g Auicies, aud R,ch Iancy
Dy'ss hpads ~ al kinds \ fll. and complete
assortment Of every thing 10 their lane oi the
very latest fashion, constantly on hand Count.
~ Merchant visiting tins Cts are respectfully
invited to eall and examine before purchasing
{. YALE, JR, q CO.
81 Magazine street between
Common and Gra,icr
Jan TO- 1883. t3n2s-ly
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sign Of the Mammoth Mortar.

,2 CLARK & ALLISON, - Grtvior street,
~ New Orleans, Importers n and D,a',rs
u IN Drugs thsmieais, Perjumcrg, ana hs
most approved Parent Ndiciaes, respectfully
call the attention Of Physicians and Planters
20 their large aud carefully selected stocl,
which they uiler on as liberal terms as any
house in the South.
Thankful for the liberal patronage they have
already received, they hope 10 merit eonlin.
usuce of the same, by dac attention to the m.
terests Of their patrons. Purchasers are re.
questcd To examine their stock before purcha,
ing elsewhere,
n. D. Agents for Iovrs WHirr & Co.'scom
position teeth, dental instruments, and gold
fol-
'rs ", lsbs ,tp.a- ".
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- o NELSON & co. Commission VIZ.
=. chants Nt~ ORLEANS.
5 - Nelson, NcW Orleans t. Bank smith
NrN Orleans II {. Walker Memphis, Tenn
date Cashier Branch Union Bank T \ NeL
son, Athens. Ala. l3u4
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