Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-02-11
Prospectus OF
Guupsrla GIarkahnrq AaQlsier


WE have commenced the publication Of a new
paper in Clsrkaburg, Va, with the above title.
and Aatter ourself that we present 70 the public
sheet acceptable 70 All, and worthy Of support.
There have been several attempts before 70 es-
tahlish paper in this place, all Of which, from
some eaSse have failed to greater OF less extent.
Yet believing this country sufficiently populous
and wealthy, and its citizens amply intelligent
and liberal to support good newspaper, we have
made another trial, in the belief that all that is
required to secure liberal support, is the publ
cation Of paper worthy Of patronage.
This we shall endeavor 20 do; and with our sx-
perience in the business, doubt not that we shall
succeed. Our materials, type, press, &C., are en-
tirely new, which will enable Us TO make our pa
per, in point Of mechanical execution, second to
none in the State. The large size of our paper
enables rs to give all the current Of the day.
besides publishing other articles of general inter
est. The Literary portion Of our journal shall by
no means be neglected about one half Of our
columns will be weekly devoted to this species Of
reading, which will make our paper interesting
to every family.
1t may be thought that we are liberal in making
promises, but we refer 70 our paper rs evidence
that all are fulfilled.
The news of the coming year viii be more than
ordinarily interesting. Commencing with the
doings of Congress and the State Legislature, to-
gethor with the exciting condition of our foreign
affairs, and closing with Presidential campaign.
The proceedings of the State Legislature du-
ring its coming session will be Of especial interest,"
inasmuch as the New Constitution does away
with many of the old forms and usagcs, and new
Ones will have to be substituted. 1t is of vast inn
portsnce to every person to be informed upon the
new laws which must necessarily be passed, as
many of them will, in all probability greatly diff
fer from those now in force.
The Presidential campaign of the coming sea-
son will be one of the most important elections
that has ever occurred in the history of our coun
try. The late difficulties on the slavery question
rendered it matter of doubt at one time whether
either of the two great parties of the country
could unite in q Nationdf Convention for the nom
ination of q candidate; but recent transactions
have shown that whatever our opponents may do,
the Democratic Party will go into the contest up
on national principles which will command the
support of all sections of the country.
All these subjects of exciting interest will be
thoroughly discussed by the public prints, and
no where can more general information in re-
gard to them be obtained, than through their me-
dunn.
This, in addition to the general news given ev-
cry week, forms great inducement for all to take
the paper. Our terms as low as paper can
possibly be printed for in this country. The at
tempt has frequ2.tly been made to publish pa
per for less price, and nearly every month wit
nesses their downfall. There is probably not q
man in the country who does not wish to sec q
good paper established in this place. We have
commenced the publication Of one which VIC shall
endeavOr to make worthy of tina. cognomen, and
call upon oil to assist us in establishing it upon
firm basis. Our subscription list is rapidly in
creasing, but we have not yet as great number
as we should have; yet if we continue to increase
| as rapidly US we have since our commencement,
few months will place the permanency Of our
undertaking beyond doubt. We hope, there
fore, that friends viii not cease their efforts
in our behalf; and let each subscriber endeavor
to induce his neghbors to send for the paper also
BY this means, we will soon obtain sufficient
patronage.
We will furnish the Register upon the follow
ing terms, payable within six months from the
time of subscribing: