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between these two agencies would change the
American press into one great Journal or
SCIENCE and schools into institutions for pro-
duction and reciprocation for accommodating
and radiating light.
To strengthen such combined action. Gov
eminent functionaries have rendered efficient
and cheerful aid The President of the United
States, several members of his Cabinet, Judges
of the Supreme Court, and numerous Members
of Congress, with commissioners and clerks in
the various Departments of the Government,
have aided in the distribution of matters of sci
ence in various forms, both in connection with
the public press and with schools Very re-
Gently drawings and other "scHooL PRO-
DUCTS relating especially to agriculture and
mechanism, have been sent by Members of
Congress both to papers and to schools in their
respective districts and States. The products of
the press have also been distributed in like man.
ner within a few days past, principally by the
United States Senators, to every State in the
Union.
To the American Post Office the attention is
ut once instinctively drawn rs the Government
functionary for the radiation of scientific light.
Let each of our twenty thousand post Offices be-
come a concentrating and radiatng point of
light. and the same namher of postmasters,
with their numerous assistants radiating agents,
and all in connection with schools and the
press. and who cannot see a general flood Of
light spread over our land, constantly lead
ing American citizens to see more eye to eye and
to act more hand in hand for their mutual ben
eft, and for the elevation and true dignity of
our country and of humanity!
To render the radiation Of true hght-the
light of science and of soul-niversal, For
egn Ministers and other Government function
aries from abroad have caused the same scien-
tifc matter which has been circulated by the
public press through the public schools in this
country, to be translated into their respective
languages, distributed by the same agency,
the press to the same fields of labor, schools,
i'm their own countries
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DEMOCRACY OF SCIENCE. No. 6.
BY JOSIAH HOLBROOK.

What is the Democracy of Science is one
question. What agencies, plans, and measures,
are best fitted to promote, secure, and perpet-
uate such Democracy, is anothorquestion. Al
the first question slight glance has been taken,
II few hints given, taking the ground that the
elementary, universal, and eternal principles
of science, controlling all human affairs, should
be understood by all human beings Touch
ing the second electromagnetic "GsrAr
Public TAO is in full view, as Immediately
avaliable--the publcpress- public iunct'onaries,
and public schools In speaking of these agen-
ces. facts are better than theories, showing
what has been as proof Of what may be-
For a year or two past, entire series OIL mr.
ticles on practical science-AGRIcuLruREA AM
been published in ncwspa-
pers and read in schools; opening for the pub.
lie press new and rich field Of labor, and
providing for schools a new and powerful m
Of elevation and Of progress Car
ried out, combined and reciprocating action
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For the National Era.
STANZAS.
BY FRANK LEE.

bh MANN LEW
o, chase all gloomy thoughts away,
Sing hopefully, sing high;
Learn, poet of the latter day,
Thy lesson is not misery,
The tales of love, of yore so sweet,
Should be unuttcred now
High converse for this time is meet
Unbind the ivy from each brow.
Sing not of flames dark, blghting breath
OF feyersh thought and care
Say not your only hope is death
Your only refuge there
But let your strain new life impart,
Nor wet with tears your check,
But seek to comfort every heart
The sorrowful, the meek
Sing not Of summer flowers and field
Go out among your kind,
Ard see what help your aid can yield,
The dropping soul to bind.
Sing not of by gone joys so dear,
0fgloomy skies once bright;
Think we that Heaven is more near
In hours Of day than night?
Sing not of beauty's form and glance,
OF kindling check and oye;
Gone are the days of old romance
Sing hopefully-sing high
Peal out a strain to wake the land,
Shout forth battle cry,
To rouse the patriot heart and hand
THAI is your mission high
Heap curses on the tyrants head
Bring every wrong to light;
Yc slumbcr as your souls were dead
o, wake ye in your might
Stand forth in stern and proud array
Teach craven hearts to fear
o, poet of the latter day,
That is your mission here
This is no time for signs and fears
For mirthful songs and light
Lay off the garb of childish tears
o, rouse We in your might
Sing lays that gush from out the soul
Not wet with puerile rain
That Ger the heart like thunJcrs roll
Yc shall not sing in vain
Sing for the palace and the cot
Sing for the captive lone;
For bond and free, in every spot,
o, wake a mighty tone.
Pour on the wind clarion blast,
Let erouching tyrants quake,
Bid suffering men think on the past
And slumboring thousands wake
The tales Of love, Of yore so sweet,
Should be unuttered now
High converse for your time il meet,
unbind the ivy from each brow
Sing loud, and rule with potent sway,
With earnest heart and eye
Learn, poet Of the latter day,
That is your mission high
0itston, Wyoming Valley 1852.
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ALAST VISIT.

A scene in the parsonage house OF VII
lage would not have become the town talk,
were it not that its results plainly interiered
with the winter amusement, OF which the So
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MR.. LAWRENCE VS.. WAT TYLER.

Color for an Americans Remark-The
American Minister dining with the Fishmon-
gers, il reported to have said: This corpora
ton has the honor Of numbering among it's
members the man who slew Wat Tyler" IL
seems strange that an American should have
sympathized against, instead of with, the patri-
otto blacksmith; but perhaps the anomaly may
be explained by the supposit0n that he did not
reflect that blacksmith is not necessarily a
nggor.-Puneh.
ORIGIN OF THE CHoLrRA-A recent re-
ligous meeting held at Exeter Hail. in Lon
don, a gentleman Of authority stated the unde-
niablc fact that the tax levied upon salt by
Warren Hastings, during his tyrnnncal rule
in India, was the cause of the Asiatic cholera
a disease that has spread its poisonous, putrid
breath over the world, and sent millions TO the
grave. The cholera was unknown before the
period alluded to, and made its appearance i'm
mediately following the edict which deprived
the lower castles Of Hindoos Of healthful in
gredient in their food
Cosr OF SoLDERING.-A soldier in tho
French army costs the Government x1S5 per
year. An English soldier costs about $500.
According to u statement lately made in the
Senate by Hon J p. Hale, soldier in the Uni
ted States costs 81 900 year.
SOUNDING BoARps.-A distinguished artist has
recommended that the canopies Of pulpits be
formed Of strained sheepskin inserted in wood
frame and then suspended from the ceiling. Thus
"A great increase of reverberation will he gained,
and tho speakers voice be heard distinctly in the
further part Of the room without exhaustion.
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NO. 1913.

bandaged and supported. he rested on his
rough couch. Near him stood the clergyman,
IN his robe Of Office, with the chalce in his
hand
My good Lorentz," said the Count 81 thy
duty has made serious work for thee"
Lurentz Lorentz cried Catharine. see.
the master himself is come to bring comfort to
thee. Wilt thou not now say how greatly thou
hast snned against him -
The dying man looked wildly at his wife,
with his very soul, as it were; and in a hollow
voice said
=" Thou too, Kate thou too
Then turning to the Count, he family whs-
q II will soon be over
Now, as it will soon be over sobbed Cath
arinc, "ior that very reason thou ought to be
penitent"
EiSheim's strict glance fell on the woman.
Envy not the sufferers rest, Kate, said he,
earnestly.
Lorentz looked at the Count Something
disturbed his countenance, and Eisheim bent
over him
"Lorentz' said he. Z" have not forgotten
that thou saved my child and thank thee for
1t with full heart even to this day"
LOrentz stared at him
. Ii MAS not . said he. mo indeed it was
old Anne. She carried it away
Carried it away > said the Count What
did she carry away 2"
Catharlne sohbed aloud The parson en-
deavored to comfort her. The Count repeated
his question but Lorentz could make no fur
Their answer; he only pointed to Catharine
Have mercy cried she neither was it |
Indeed it was Anne"
The Count and parSon looked at each other.
the mystery renamed unsolycd A loud rat
Ting IN the throat bespoke the last struggle of
the dying man, who took the secret with him
to the grave Kate was in So distressed a con-
d'tlon that It was not possible to obtain any
information from her
TO BE- CONCLUDED IN OUR NEXrI
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r.s NATIONAL ERA Is PUBLISHED WISELY, ON ssvi"fh
srREEr OPPOSITE ODD FRLLows' HALL.
TERMS.
TAO dollars per annum, payable In A''sa"ee
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G.. BAILEY, Washington ID Q.
BurLL s BLANCHARD, Painters,
18th, street A few doors south OF PeunsyVana avenue
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-03-24
The North-wostern Virginia Rnilroad

The prospect of ultimately bringing
this road through the immediate vicinity
of this place is Frightening every day
The Company, we learn, is willing to
meet the citizens along the line of the
survey upon reasonable terms, and a
disposition appears manifest upon the part
of portion of the land owners, and our
citizens, to meet the Company in a libe-
raj and generous manner. Many are
either granting the right of way through
their lands, or giving their consent to
have them assessed by the Company; and
as further inducement subscription to
stock has been opened upon the condition
of the Clarksburg route being adopted
The subscriptions, however, unfortunately
have not been as large as was supposed
from the declarations of several who
have since declined taking any stock at all !;
we hope, however, that the expectations
created will yet be realized.
We cannot conceive how any person
whose interest is identified with the pros
perity of our town, as every mans must be
who is doing business in this vicinity, and
who is able to subscribe to stock, can re-
frain from adding his mite to the gene
raj good. 1t is not only Clarksburg, but
the whole country that is to be benefited
by the road passing through this place.
The Depot will be the centre Of large
amount of business, and if located in the
immediate vicinity of town, will enable
those who have other business to do
here, to attend to it at the same time,
while our own town will be made the
scene of prosperous trade.
That the Company will go where it
pleases and do what it pleases, is not true
to the extent asserted by many, That it
will adopt the best route under all the CTR
cttnaStanceS, we believe and sincerely hope;
but it is composed of humans. subject to
influences like the rest of us, and we hope
and believe that such influences as are
within the reach of our citizens, will be
cxcrted-not in favor of the Company,
but in their own favor, and in favor OF
the general prosperity of our town and
country.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-03-24

EMIGRATION TO CALIFORNIA AND ORE
eoN.-The Michigan farmers complain
greatly at the high rates of labor at pres
ent, occasioned by the rush of young men
to California. jackson county has lost OF
will lose FIVE hundred in this way, and
should this state of things prove to be gen.
eral, and continue, farmers will be driven,
from raising wheat, to sheep and cattle,
or some branch of agriculture which they
can conduct within themselves.
From Indiana alone large emigration is
now taking place for California and Ore
egon. This is stimulated, no doubt, by
Gov. Lanes circular in regard to the latter
country, and by other infuentials, former
ly of Indiana, who have been successful in
their new homes. A colony for Oregon,
chiefly members of the Presbyterian
Church, is forming in Jefferson county
A Baptist colony, for the same place, is
organizing at and near Indianapolis, and
will start in few weeks for Oregon, with
their clergymen and two or three other
colonies are organizing in different parts
of the State also for Oregon. It is esti-
mated that upwards of two hundred young
men will leave for California within few
weeks from Dearborn county alone. The
emigrants are chiefly farmers and mocha
mics, of excellent habits, and mostly un-
married,
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-03-24
HEWe can attention to Che adrertise

~We call attention to the advertise
ment Of ], P, Bartlett, found in another
column. Mr.. Bartlett is entitled to the
sympathy and patronage ofthe whole com.
munity for his energy and activity since the
late fires. Although severe loser, he has
rebuilt considerable portion of his hotel,
adding another story, and is rapidly push
ing the Whole to completion; which. when
nnlshed will give him large three story
house pleasantly located in the heart of
town. with all the conveniences for keep
ing first rate house, which his known
affability and attention to visitors is sufi.
eient guaranty of his doing,
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-03-24
DIED.

At his residence in Bridgeport, March 18th,
1852, Mr. JOHN CARPENTER, eyed ~ years,
one month and nine days
The deceased received paralytc shock four
years TO day before his death, hence his pain and
suffering cannot well be described He has left
a widow and several children to mourn their loss,
and may our Heavenly father be the widow = cd
and father TO the fatheIIeUs.
Mr. Carpenter was among the most conscien-
aouSiy honest Of any Of all my acquaintance as
an evidence Of which, he was post master in the
place for more than thirty yeerS parallel case
cannot be found in old Harrison. And, in all the
political scrambles for Office, Mr.. Carpenter was
never disturbed, and this is evidence Of his ha.
best knew him. Bot he is gone from the earth
to his father In Heaven, there to behold his Saw
our, even the Saviour Of tho world, whose blessed
gospel assures Us that as In Adam all die, sven
in Christ shall all be made alive.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-03-24

G9- Friend Stcrrett of the Parkersburg
Gazette in speaking of the late bill for the
appointment of a Private Secretary to the
Governor, says:
Governor Johnson ia found incapable
of discharging the duties devolved upon
him by the Constitution of the Common
wealth and requires the appointment of a
Secretary competent to discharge those
duties for him.
Tho editor of the Gazette certainly has
not founded this opinion upon the Of
fetal acts of Col, Johnson since he has ia
ken his scat in the Gubcnatorial chair, the
only legitimate basis. They should have
convinced him to the contrary. We had
hoped that after the late Message of the
present Executive, we should hear no
more about his incapacity.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-03-24
For Coopcr's Register.
VI 0VVEISI D 4sNt9I91UI'
Attorney for the Commonwealth

Attorney for the commonwealth.
Sal perceive the names of several
gentlemen mentioned in your paper in
connection with the above important Of
fee, and among the different names sub
mitted, is that of U. NJ. Turner, Esq
This nomination ought to meet with the
hearty appreciation Of the people. Mr..
Turner is young man, of fine talents,
and his mind is we'll stored with varied in
formation, acquired by careful and
thorough education. Professionally he
is a good lawyer, and has had much to
do with our criminal practice. He is
young, energetic, of fine business habits,
and his character for morality, honesty,
and integrity, is beyond the reach of sus-
picioR He is no mans parasite or toady,
and would, if elected, discharge the du-
ties of his Office honestly and fearlessly,
without regard to persons, parties. or any
motives whatever, except those connect
ed with the promotion of public justice,
A LOCKER ON.
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For Prosecuting Attorney for Circuit and County
Courts
BENJAMIN WILSON

Col. Wilson is grandson Of Benz. Will
son, one of the first settlers of this county,
and the first county Clerk of Harrison
county, who by his labor accumulated a
handsome fortune. The grandson here
announced, of course, is native of the
county-bound to it by the ties of blood
and youthful attachment his relations
are thick around him-his whole interest
is among us-and is young man of good
promise as lawyer. He is indefatigably
industrious. and ably and faithfully dis
charges his duty to his client.-DOlbsars' 4
Journal.
The announcement of Col. Wilson for
Commonwealth Attorney, 10 very favor
ably received by the people. His legal
abilities are unquestioned. and faithful
discharge ST the duties incumbent upon
the Office would be secured by his cleo
ton.
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A GAMBLER LYNcHED-ScESE on TIE MIssIs-
sIPPI.-We learn that gambler Of the name Of
Williamson, suffered the penalties of Lynch Law
at Hickman, q few days since, at the hands Of the
passengers of the steamer St. Paul. 1t appears
that party Of returned CalafoIniAns started foI
St. Louis on the boat from New Orleans but as
the boat was about leaving port q police officer
came en- board, and cautioned the passengers to
beware Of gamblers and pickpocEets during the
trip, At the same time informing thcm that seve-
raj Of the fraternity were on the boat. This made
the Calafornians extremely cautious, and wary Of
the approaches of their fellow passengers.
Some distance above Memphis, this man vii
Hanson, who had tried every means to ingratiase
himself into the good gTaces Of the Californians
and finding every project failed, attempted 70 in
duce one Ofthe gold diggera 20 visi: state room
in which he said female disguised in mans ap-
parel was concealed. This effort also failed, bui
finally he was persuaded to visit WIS stats room
to try bottle of fine brandy. He drank some Of
the liquor, which almos. Immediately made him
sick and he rushed into the cabin crying ont that
he was poisoned.
It appears that the liquor had bean drugged
with morphine. The California;, altar his re-
covery from the effects of the drug attempted to
SLiOOs uHAiHsOn Win . PISsoI' ana PuIsuSd LII
all over ths boat. Ths Captain inssrfersd, and
pActaed the passengers, by telling them he would
set Williamson on shore tn first convenient Ian
ding. The boat stopped ct Hickman, and the
passengers than took the law into their own hands
and ssizing their victim proceeded to the woods
tied him up to . tree and gave him sIx14-sEvEs
lashes on his bare back, and turned him loose
Our informant states that every blow brought Ii,
blood from the poor wretch, who's screams eoul6
b heard mile.
The man who was thus summarilS dealt With
vas represented to b rather tau and gsn.ssiil
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-03-24

DEATH OF Rev. Mr.. GoRsUcH.-The Rev.
John L. Gorsuch, of the Methodist Epis-
copal Church, who went to Cumberland
to attend the late Conference. and who
has been very sick for several days. died
there on the 10th inst. Mr.. Gorsuch
was originally from Baltimore county, and
a son of the late Mr. Gorsuch who was
killed some months ago at Christiana,
Pa, whilst endeavorlng to arrest one of
his slaves. He stood high as minister,
and his last hours gave evidence of the
peaceful triumph which pure Christianity
gains in death.-Cor. Bali. Sun.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-03-24
n~ NE splendid Gold Medal recent

re- The splendid Gold Medal recently
presented by number of Wings in New
York to Mr.. Clay, has been lost. 1t was
sent by Mr.. Clay to Mr.. Ullman, through
Miss Lynch, who happened to be coming
from Washington, under the protection OF
Mr.. Charles Butler. At his suggestion it
was placed in her carpet bag which was
put upon hack when it reached that city,
On arriving at Miss Lynch's residence the
carpet bag vas missing, nor has any trace
been found of it since. A reward of five
hundred dollars has been offered for the
recovery of the medal. 1t was one of
solid gold, enclosed in a massive silver
case, and cost about $4,000
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-03-24
BARTLETT's HOTEL.

THE undersigned having rebuilt and enlarged
i q considerable portion Of his Hotel, which
was destroyed By IRE last fall Is now prepared 70
entertain travellers and visitors comfortably and
in Q manner which will give satisfaction 70 rs
customers. In short time the whole building
will be completedt when be will be enabled b
entertain hiA g1ssss in . style unsurpassed In
Western Virginia. ~ = - -
HIS HoUsE is large comfortable thIss story
brick building, pleasantly located Ia the 81
the Town; contiguous 20 the Courthouse and the
principal business partS Of the place, and Is pro-
class hOsaL -
HIS TABLs VIII b. supplied With ths bsss tbs
country can afford, and EIE
HIS BAE stocked with the choicest NauoTs
Every attention will Be paid 70 render he Visiti
Of those who may favor him With call comfort
- J. P. BARTLETTG
CL4sEssgRs, March Path, 1sss.:-ly.
n. B:-Ths stable Is attended By careful aud
rusty hostlsH. 80 ..5s-. -.
~ PaTEsrsbarg Gazstss, weston septinsl,
Fairndont VirRinian, MoTgantoWn Mirror. WhsS-
ling Argus. R1Enney Argus, staunt0n Spsctst6F.
ard f3dFdbsfisnd Civilian. copy months 3
a - rH ertl 81 Low % Sta
.
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Ev We devote large portion of our
paper to-day to publishing extracts from
the speech of Col Camden, delivered in
the late Convention to amend the Consti-
tuition. This speech has never before
been given a general circulation in this
community. 1t is an able effort, and will
well repay perusal.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-03-24

GE The editor of the Central Stan
dard is informed that we cannot follow
him in his depression from the point at
issue to low personalities. What bearing
the abuse Of some of the best men in the
country, who are not at all connected with
the subject, can have upon the question,
it is impossible for us to divine