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Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-04-20
Wing Meeting in Barbour County.

On Saturday, the 9th day of April,
1853, portion of the Wings of Barbour
comfy met at the Court House of said
county. in Phillippi. for the purpose of no.
minatinn = suitable person as candidate
to represent I'VE 18th Congressional dis
trict in the next Congress OF the United
States.
On motion of Martin Myers, Henson S.
Hoff, ESQ, was called to the CHAIR and r.
Berlin was appointed Secretary.
On motion OF F. Berlin, it was
Resolved. That committee of three
be appointed by the chair to present TO
this meeting the name of suitable per-
son as candidate to represent the 18th
Congressional district in the next Con-
gress of the United States.
Whereupon. the Chair appointed s. NJ.
Holt, Lewis Wilson and Robert Tut for
that purpose. who, after short absence,
returned, and presented to the meeting the
following report:
Your committee. to whom was referred
the selection of suitable person, as
candidate to represent the 18th Congress
sionaI district. in the next Congress of
the United States, beg leave to present
to this meeting the name of WALDO P.
Corr, Esq, of CIarksburg, as a suitable
person, amply qualified and entitled to
the confidence and support of the voters
of this Congressional district for that of
fee.
Which report. on motion of F. Berlin.
was unanimously adopted.
On motion of F. Berlin, it was
Resolved, That if Waldo P. Golf, Esq,
will consent to become candidate to re-
present this district in the next Congress
Of the United States, we pledge him our
hearty support, and that we will use all
honorable means to secure his election.
On motion of Robert Tut it was
Resolved. That the Chairman and Sec
rotary Sign the proceedings of this meet
ing.
On motion of S. NJ Holt, it was
Resolned. That the editors of the North
western Observer, Cooper's Clarksburs
| Register, and other papers in this distric
5 be requested to publish the proceedings o
r this meeting.
On motion of S. NJ. Holt, the meetini
then adjourned.
= HENSON S. HOFF, Chairman.
$ F. BERLIN, Sec'y.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-04-20

UNioNTows BRANcn RAmRoAD.-We
learn from the Uniontown Genius of Lii
bcrty of the 24th, that the Commissioners
of Fayette county have, in compliance
with the recommendation of the late
Grand Jury, agreed TO take stock to the
amount of one hundred thousand dollars
in the capital stock of the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company, and issue the bonds
of the county for the payment Of the
amount, which sum is TO be applied TO the
construction ofthe branch road to Union
Town. f
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-04-20

COLONIZATION IN V1Re1N1A.-A bill has
passed both branches of the Virginia leg
islature, setting apart about S43.OO0 an
nually, to be applied in removing free per-
A portion of the amount to be raised is to
be derived from an annual tax of 81 each
upon every free male person of color in
the State. between the ages of 21 and So
years $4,000 are to come from the
State Treasury. and the balance from the
tax on seals attached to registers of free.
dom.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-04-20
WHY is IT.

1t has probably been no less Il matter
of surprise to others than ourself, to See
the great number of recent converts to
the doctrines of the Democratic party.
Since about the 4th of March last, we
find in the mouths of the heretofore most
strict no-party old fogys-" No reasona-
BILE man will expect any party to be so
regardless of its responsibility and of the
obvious elements of success, as to retain
persons known to be under the influence
of political hostility and partizan predju-
dice in positions which will require not
only severe labor but cordial co-opera-
ton"
The most timid old women who have
heretofore seen nothing but dangers to
our Union in the high price of boot jacks.
are now repeating, as bold as sheep,-"It
is not to be disguised that our attitude as
a nation, and our position on the globe,
render the acquisition of certain posses
sions not within our jurisdiction as emf
nently important for our protection, ifnot
in the future, essential for the preserva
ton of the rights of commerce and the
peace of the world" And 1.-The rights.
security and repose of this confederacy
reject the idea of interference or of colo
nization on this side of the ocean by any
foreign power beyond the present juris-
diction as utterly inadmissible.'
The above sentiments placed in their
mouth by one who had the sagacity to
see, and the boldness to avow them, have
be, greedily seized upon and appropria-
ted to their own service. by lukewarm, til
mid Democrats and sharp Wings. Some
have even gone so far as to 'out Herod He
rod as will be seen by the circular of
Mr.. F. w. Smith, of Jackson county. Now,
what has caused this sudden conversion
to these wild schemes of so many polltl-
cal asprants? 1t cannot certainly be be-
cause they have suddenly became convln-
ced that these doctrines are very popular
with the people, and constitute the most
direct road to office? No, no, they are
too honest and disinterested for that, lover
the left!)
Such have been the showers of De-
mocratic grace during the last six months.
that it is as hard to find Wing as four
leafed clover-especially a Wing candi-
date We believe this race has become
extinct, and that General Scott was "the
last of the Mohicans." At all events
the re are none remaining in this country.
There are now an indefinite number OF
candidates for the Board OF Public Works,
at least four for Congress, four for the Sc
nate, and not less than four for the House
of Delegates. Heretofore these candi
dates have been pretty equally divided
between the two parties but now we of
fer to any one who will discover, catch
and exhibit to us live candidate tina
says he is Wing, our old hat withou
any rim, as a reward. Wing candidate
have .'become suddenly scarce" and W
ask again, why is it =?
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-04-20

SINGULAR CoiSuDEsr.-Itis little sin.
gular that of FIVE of the presidential cen
didates-one, Webster is dead another,
and the successful candidate lost his little
boy soon after his election, by most dis
tressing accident, and his own and wife's
lives were saved almost tremendously
while the third, fourth and fifth, viz
Fillmore, Cass and Douglass have each
had TO mourn the loss Of their wives since
the canvass. Surely death strikes in high
places.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-04-20

The COUNTY CoNvENrloN.-We pub
fish the proceedings of this convention in
another column. The gentlemen nomina-
ted are fully qualified for the position,
and eminently deserving the support of
the people. For the want of room we
can say no more this week. Several
items of interest are also crowded out,
but will appear next week.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-04-20

MINISTER TO ENGLAND.-We announce
with pleasure the appointment of the Hon.
James Buchanan, of Pennsylvania as en-
voy extraordinary and minister plenipo-
Tertiary at the Court of ST. James. His
nominal was sent in to the Senate on
Monday, and was Immediately confirmed
without reference, and by unanimous
vote.
The country will universally recognise
the propriety of this appointment. 1t is
fit that the statesman of such ripe expert
ence. eminent ability, and high position
in the confidence of the country, should
be appointed to represent its interests at
the court which is usually regarded as OF
most importance. Mr.. Buchanan is not
without experience in the diplomatic SER
vice. He was minister to Russia under the
administration of President Jackson. The
consumate ability and brilliant success with
which, as Secretary of State in the Cabi-
net of President Polk, he conducted the
foreign relations of the country in period
of unusual disturbance and difficulty, have
established for him throughout the world
the reputation of a statesman of the high.
est order of accomplishments.
1t is understood that Mr.. Ingersoll, on,
present minister at that court, will not BE-
relieved till the first ofJuly next.-Wash
Union.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-04-20

Be frank. Say what you mean, Do
what you say. So shall your friends
know and take it for granted that YOU
mean to do just what is right.
6. Accustom yourself to thinking vi
gorously. Mental capital, like pecuniary,
TO be worth anything must be well invest
ed-must be rightly adjusted and applied.
and to this end, careful. deep and intense
thought IS necessary If great results are
looked for.
2. Marry early. The man of business
should marry as soon as possible, after
twenty-five or twenty three years of age.
A woman of mind will conform to the ne
cessities of the day of small beginning
and in choosing a wife, man should look
at, list, the heart Cd, the mind Sd, the
person.
8. Everything. however remote, that
has any bearing on success, must be ia
ken advantage of. The business man
should be continually on the watch for in
formation and ideas that throw light up
on his path, and he should be an atten-
tive reader fall practical books, especial
ly those relating 10 business. trade, &C.,
as well as patron to useful and ennobling
literature.
8. Never forget favor, ingratitude is
tie basest trait of mans heart. AL
ways honor your country. and remember
that our country is the very best poor
mans country in the world.
Were rules like the above carefully OBJ
served by every man who commences bu-
siness. there would be few failures. while
periodical commercial disasters, sweeping
over the country like an epidemic. would
cease to be mercantile experience. Let
young people ponder them we'll
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-04-20

APPLIES WITHOUT SEEDs.-we have IN
our possession a couple of Apples presen-
ted to us by Mr.. John Siliing. ofthis coun,
ty, which were produced from no seed
and which contain no seed. They grew
on a graft on tree in his orchard--this
graft produces no bloom, yet the apple
bears something like small green leaves.
The apple is of good size and has a pleas
ant taste.-lStamzton Yin. r4Asrsslk lp
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-04-20
TnIRTEENrH pIsTRIcr.

The DAUPniS NOT DEAD YEr.-A new
turn has been given to the Bourbon ques-
ton by the alleged discovery of impor-
tant evidence at New Orleans. II is said
that an old French lady in that city, wife
to n former Secretary Of the Duchess
d. Angouleme. was present at the Time
Belsnger made his dying declaration OF
having brought the Dauphin TO this coun-
try, land that possesses large number of
documents TO prove the fact. She lately
communicated her knowledge in regard
to the affair to a gentleman who was
member of DIR Hawks church at New
Orleans, without being aware of the inter
est which the question had recently excl
ted at the north in consequence of the
publication in Putnam's Monthly. II is
also said that the evidence she will fur
nish is conclusive in favor of Mr.. Williams.
A PRESENT TO UNCLE SAM.--The Wash
ington correspondence of the New York
Democrat makes wonderful revelation in
his last Letter. He says number of veal
thy Texans who have made themselves as
rich as princes in California, have Just en-
tered into negotiations with the copper
colored King of Sandwich Islands, to
buy out our kingdom. crown and sceptre.
throne, and even regality, down TO the
last bead of the royal adjournment, and
the last yam patch of the royal domain.
If the bargain is agreed TO, we are told
these gentleman intended making Uncle
Sam present of the Island. Thirty Ca
lifornians, have positively subscribed of
their own means, one hundred thousand
dollars TO meet The expense and first in
stallment of the purchase /; nor do they en-
terrain the slightest doubt of success.
PURCHASE OF FREEDoM.-The friends of
the late Daniel Webster have succeeded in
collecting $500. the amount TO purchase
the freedom of Daphne, slave belonging
to Mrs. Louisa Hunter, of the District Of
Columbia, toge her with that of her son.
Daphne is the wife of William for many
years faithful servant of Mr.. Webster,
who emancipatcd him several years since,
and who also intended to purchase the
freedom Of Daphne. had his life been pro-
longed. Among the contributions receiy-
ed on behalf of Daphne were $2i7 from
Mrs. Webster anGher Boston friends, and
$95 each from Senator Seward, Hon. E.
Everett, Hon. VIM. Appleton, and 9TH
ers.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-04-20

Tax BnL--Under the present tax bill,
the tax on merchants licenses remains the
same as last year except that for all sales
over $4,000, the tax is now ten dollars,
for every ten thousand dollars excess, in
stead of fifteen dollars. as last year. The
tax on lands is raised from I8 to 20 cents
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-04-20

w The Commonwealth has ssubscri-
bed $4,000 TO complete the Monongahe-
la Slackwater, conditional upon the sub
scripsion of 100000 by the people on the
headwarters of that river. This sum will
complete the work TO Morgantown.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-04-20

:" 1T were to attribute my success in business to
any one cause, more than another, it would be tofa
Judicous system of advertising, by which inform-
ed the whole community WI hat was manufac turinS
and what had for sale."---AbbOt Lawrence
" As general rule, those who adyertize, sell
lower thum those who do not. Their Increased bu-
siness enabling them sell at n smaller per cent.
profit, and make n much greater aggregate profit"
WEALTH NATIONS.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-04-20
RELIG1ouN NoTICE.

Bishop Johns, of the Pr otestant Episcopal
Church, will preach and administer the rite of
confirmation, in the Presbyterian Church, on
Sunday morning next, at II o'clock.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-04-20

w The New York Express says that
Virginia is afflicted with too many great
men. and a consequent poverty of places
for them under State or Federal govern
ments."
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-04-20

A ROAD WELL WATcHED.-The Hud-
SON River Railroad, $50 miles in length,
employing q25 alag men," stationed at
Intervals along the whole length of the
line to give warning of danger to the diff
fsrent trains. by means of flags IN day
time. and lamps at night.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-04-20

R The President. by and with the
advice and consent of the Senate, has ap-
pointed the celebrated Kit Carson to an
Indian agency, in and for New Mexico.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-04-20

Hypocritical piety is double iniquity
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-04-20

FOR CONGRESS,
JOHN F. SNODGRASS,
Of Wood County.
FOR SENATOR,
JOHN C. SPENCER,
Of Wood County.
For the House of Delegates,
LEMUEL d. SHINN, ESQ.
A. S. HOLDEN, ESQ.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-04-20

re Envy not another's happiness.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-04-20

For Congress,
CHAS. s. LEWIS,
Of Harrison County.
For the Senate.
COL. DANIEL KINCHELOE,
U. NJ. TURNER.
Of Harrison County
DIR. l.. r. CHARTER,
Of DOddridge County.
For the House of Delegates,
THOS. L. MOORE.
ELISHA C. PATTON.
Col. F. y. HORNOR.
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1LARKsBURG, WEDNESDAY, APR 90, 1858.

!. Equal Rights and Equal Laws,"
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-04-20

w. P COOPER, .Sec'y.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-01-28
From Washington CITY,

CABINET RUMORS-MB. BUCHANAN FOR THE STATE
DEPARTMENT--THE sQuI.RS TREATY WITH MICA
RAGUA-THE MISSISSIPPI sENATORsHIP--COLD
WEATHER, ETC.
WASHINGTON, Jan. q, 1853.
rumor prevails here to-day that General Pierce has
offered the State Department to James Buchanan. The
Northern and Southern democrats in Congress appa
rently delighted in consequence. Mr. Buchanan has ad
dressed letter to friend in this city expressing pre-
ference for Judge Campbell for cabinet appointment
The President sent message to-day to the Senate in
to Mr. Cass resolution OF the 18th inst calling
for the correspondence with the British minister and
other parties respecting the treaty with Nicaragua
tated by Mr.. Squer, in 1850 &c. The message re-
ceived shortly before the Senate adjourned We under
stand the President declines sending the correspondence
on the ground that negotiations upon the subject are
still pending.
The Iteligencer contains letter from Governor Toote
in which he asserts his constitutional right to fill the
vacancy in the Mississippi senatorial representation but
ntmatcs some doubts to whether in view of recent
deveopements, ne will ultimately exercise that right
The intense cold continues and the Potomac Is frozen
for fifty miles down. Ice boats in requistion.
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NEWS BY TELEGRA APH
GEN. PIERCE AND HIS CABINET.
so~~@~~o>~>~~>>~~~o~>~~-,-.~
HIGHLY INTERESTING FROM WASHINGTON.
>N>N>N>>No1>oc>r~>~~o0~~
The Senate and our Foreign Relations.
ANOTHER EXCITING DEBATE.
-No~-o~1N0~>~~>~-~N>>No0N
Passage Of Gen. Cass' Resolution Of INQUIRY,
Concerning ths Clayton and Bulwer Treaty.
s~~>~~>>~~->>-~~~>>~~>>~
Passage Of the Deficiency Bill in
the House.
Discussion Relative to the Fame of Jackson,
~~~>.~~>,~~-~c~~>~-~o>~~>o~
BUSINESS In THE NEW YORK LEGISLATURE.
o~~,~~N~~>>y>,,~>>-.~~>~
Debate on the Broadway Railroad
Question,
&c. &c, &c.
Discussion Relative to the Fame Of Jackson,

MOVEMENTS or THE PoLITIcIANs-NEw WORKERS
THE CABINET, ETC.
CONCORD Jan. 81, 1858.
Among the arrivals at the Eagle Hotel this forenoon,
were exGov. Thomas, of Maryland Hons John Wheeler
and Mike Walsh members of Congress elect from New York
city; Mr. Vosburgh of Albany Presidential elector:
Editor OF the Troy Budget and Frank Follet New York
Canal Commissioner Room is left for few All
the above named gentlemen enrolled their names on the
hotel register, and afterwards Gen. Pierce
General Pierce is at homo and in good state of pre
servaon this clear cold morning with the thermometer
nearly at zero.
The rumor that General Pierce has written cordial
letter to Mr. Buchanan, soliciting his nomination Of
member in the cabinet from Pennsylvania, and stating
that Mr. Marcy would be his preference the New York
representative in the cabinet has not the lea 81 ounda
Hon. Fletcher Webster Surveyor of the Boston Gus
tom House. is here having come to attend the Pro.
bate Court
?. S-Since the above information was forwarded
the New Workers have left but Governor Thomas, Mr.
vosburgh, and the Troy delegation will remain here
tonight.
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Summary OF Events In Albany.
THE BROADWAY RAILROAD EXCITEMENT IN THE sE-
EATE--TnE CANAL QUESTION IN THE ASSEMBLY

THE BROADWAY RAILROAD EXCITEMENT IN THE SE-
GATE--THE CANAL QUESTION IN THE ASSEMBLY
THE TAMhANY HALL DIFFICULTIES, ETC.
SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE OF THE NEW YORK HERALD
ALBANY, Jan. 81, 1853
The only excitement about the Capitol to- day was the
Broadway Railway. Alexander T. Stewart and three or
four others sent up remonstrance against the road
Jno. L. ouiyan who is continually the Sena cham
ber had petition presented asking for committee of
investigation. Early the day the bill was taken up for
third and last reading when Mr. Williams moved 10 re.
commit it to the Judiciary Committee to report on its
constitutionaty. This opened the debate again and
several Senators repeated their speeches Of yesterday
The motion finally withdrawn and another substi.
tu.ed committing il to the Senator's from the ctv
for consultation who to ascertain whether bill
could not be reported giving satisfaction 10 all par
ties. Pending this notion at three ocock the Senate
adjourned
Tomorrow the question will be tascn and the bill will
and McAIurray will vote for it. and Mr. Morgan against
it. is certain that there will be hard struggle in the
House. boast is made that the members from the
country will sustain the bill, if all the New York
delegation oppose IT,
An hour spent in the House in debating the mo.
ton to reconsider Mr. Cooeys joint resolutions Tomor
will be spent upon that question. The vote by which
they rejected, few days since close that
both parties certain of success The members
who voted are now identified side or the other
but there is much extra work with those who we're then
absent.
repeal Old Tammany neither has Mr. Alden moved for his
threatened committee OF investigation. Send up Of
the hard shell sachems-iare dollar the Harlem
Railroad, and $3p day at Congress Hall. w.
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NEW YORK LEGISLATURE.


Albany. Jan. 2T, 1853
rIruoNs--THE BROADWAY RAILROAD Erc.
Mr.. BEEEnAy (whig) of New York. presented a pcti-
ton from public meeting in New York against the
Broadway Railroad.
Also, the petition of John L. OSullivan Vice President
of thc Broadway Railroad, for investigation into the
alleged charges of fraud in connection with the appca
ton to the New York Common Council.
Also, for law prohibiting the Erie Railroad from di.
ycrting trade to New Jersey.
THE associate PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Mr.. WRIGHT (whis) gave notice of bill to incorporate
the fund of the Associate Presbyterian church of North
America.
The act to prevent injustice in the construction OF rail
ways in the city of New York was then read third
time.
Mr.. WILLIAMS, (whig) moved to re.commit the bill
There points in the bill which to him seemed
to conflict with the constitution The bill seems TO be in
tended TO prevent the carrying ont of certain contracts
or ordinances OF the Common Council OF New York
Having passed the ordinance they have substantially
contracted with individuals to do the work and this be-
ing So il seemed to him the Legislature had right to
leesate among these contracts If the law passes It
will be imperative account of its unconstitutionalty
But il the Corporation had not the power TO make this
contract there is power sufficient in the courts to
correct IL. This question comes on top of an
excitement and unless and attention Is paid to the
constitutional question, injury may arise from the egs
laton upon the question in haste. Notwithstanding all
that has been said about the people OF the city oil New
York and its Corporation he believed there good
and purity enough left there to enable them to
remedy their own lila lie could not consent to rob them
Of rights which for long series of years they have en-
ioycd.
Mr. BEEKMAN, (whig) replied to Mr. Conger, who he
thought Of the class Of easy living gentlemen Who
residing up the North river take It comfortably visiting
the city only at quarter day. and unconscious of the
taxes because their tenants pay them. Mr. B. reasser
cd the arguments heretofore used by him in opposition to
the road.
Mr. BaBcocx (whg) in answer TO Mr. Williams, said
the grant taken by the Road Association in New York
was distinctly that they had not made contract,
becanse. IL they admitted it TO be made, II would
nut them at once within the grasp Of the courts.
The Common Council by its charter restrictions were
done by an executive department. No interference
vrL the chartered rights Of New York intehded II
is designed to make legislative injunction-to
Of things which never entered the thoughts of
tie stuyvesants. and others who gave old charter
rights to New York. Mr. b. believed that II could be
soa that the cost Of the Broadway Railroad would be