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Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-11-16

I. II. S--These letters are seen in tn.
Catholic and Episcopal churches, and in
the prayer books of these sects. TinAv
are abreviations of the Latin phrase Jesus
Homlnum Salvador, mich signifies {" Je.
sus the Savior OF men,, Some NAV ask
why tie letter is used instead of s. Be.
Cause formerly there was no letter ] in
the Roman alphabet the 1 was used
when j now is. Many of our readers can
probably remember having seen the name
John spelled Ihon.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-11-16

TIE Pan HANDLE R.uRoAn-The
Wheeling lntelligencer states that the In
junction Bill proposed by the Attorney
General of Virginia against the Pittsburg
and Steubenrille Railroad. and the per.
sons alleged TO be illegally engaged in
the construction of railroad through,
Virginia, has not been dismissed. The
bill was to have been heard before Judge
Camden on the 3lst ult,. but the Attor-
ney General being unable TO attend on
that day. and as it could not be postpo-
ned. it went by injunction against the
State The Intelligencer says the appli-
cation for an injunction wiz be promptly
renewed. - sFrH 81 r; s.ai -gisr ns.ss.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-11-16

STATE AGRICULTURAL FAIR.-By gentle
men returning from Richmond, we learn
that the exhibition just concluded in that
city, was most magnificent affair.
They speak in the most enthusiastic terms
of every thing. A calm and unexcitable
gentleman declared that as an exhibition
of Men. he had never seen it equalled.
1t made him prouder than ever of his
State, to witness such collection of her
sterling sons. Among the vast crowd of
substantial yeomen and distinguished cit
liens, he saw no disorder. no drunkenness.
no rowdyisrn. Fine as was the display in
other respects. he regarded this exhibi-
ton of Yirgiuia's " Jewels as affording
the best assurance Of her present merit
and her abiding fame.
The nuEnper and quality of the horses,
STOCK. cattle, sheep. poultry. de-. on the
exhibition, gave very gratifying evidence
of the advanced and advancing state of
Virginia husbandry. A prominent officer
of the Maryland Agricultural Society,
generously admitted Tint the exhibitions
equalled the celebrated exhibitions Of his
own State and said that Maryland must
make new efforts to mentain her supre-
macy. Virginia will enter the list in this
noble rivalry, and she will be no trifinc
competitor. At her first effort-by a single
bound as it were-she has placed herself
in the front rank. Shall she now, when
the interest of her sons have been enlisted
and their pride at once grati6ed and
aroused shall she be surpassed by any :?
Now that there is no longer room for dis
trust or doubt, those who have hesitated
will come upto the work. We have more
=" links to let OUT than Maryland, and
we fear not the result of the contest
Alexandria Sentinel.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-11-16


FURrhER FROM CALIFoRNGA.-The Dan
lei Webster has arrived and we nov have
the California papers.
A public dinner has been rendered to
john Mitchell 10 take place before his de-
parture for New York. which has been ac.
cepted.
The Supreme Court of California has
made a most important decision. declaring
valid all the grant made in accordance
with the Mexican law. The effect of this
decision will be to GUST hundreds from lots
held by them for years. and restore their
possession to the original grantees. This
is considered death blow to the squat
tiers. and causes property valued at mil
lions to charge hands by the mere opera
ton of law.
Murders and outrages are occurring
throughout the country TO an alarming
extent.
The old city government officials of San
Francisco retired from their posts after
contesting the election. and the new gov
eminent has been organized.
The Improvements in and about the CT
ty of San Francisco are progressing at a
most wonderful rate.
Gov. Bigler's majority throughout the
State is 1900.
The magnetic telegraph line. put up be
tween San Jose and San Francisco, had
commenced operations.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-11-16

The CIRcuIr CoURT.--The Circuit
Court for this county commenced its ses-
sion on the 9th inst. Judge Camden on
the bench. The last week was occupied
in the trial of the Commonwealth cases.
An Irishman named Shay was convict
ed of stealing a watch and sentenced to
be whipped at the discretion ofthe Judge.
We sincerely hope that some means may
be devised by his honor. by which our
community may be saved this infection
of a bar5arous relic upon its reputation.
Jacob Strider, charged with having in
his possession, with the intention of pas
sing as genuine. a quantity of counterfeit
money, was found guilty, and his punish
ment fixed at two years in the penitentia-
ry.
The Court is now engaged in the trial
of Francis Kelley for cutting Mr.. Roseby
Carr.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-11-16

THE GovERSMENr ORGAN ON THE RE-
LEASE OF KoszrA-The Washington I'm.
on publishes the correspondence between
Baron de BrIck AMI Mr.. Marsh, and says:
" 1t will be read with protest by those
who thin ks as we do, that there are con,
diiions and terms annexed 70 the release
OF koszta not entirely &c to have been
made On this subject the Secretary Of
state spoke the authoratig sentiments Of
our government, and in as far as they are
contraTened by any thisg in this cores
pondence We enter our Dissent
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-11-16

Tue Pacific RAILa1AD.- Mr. C1n2-
trollrr Flagg. Of New York. Ii * beea .lcc.
ted treasurer Of the Pacific Il ,ilroad Com.
Pany. and has accepted the trust. An in
Stallnent of one per cent has been called up-
on the stock ofthis road, one. tenth of which
is payable Immediately. The directors Of
his company are now in session in New
York, considering The best means y, al.
vance the interests OF the enterprise. II
is proposed 20 give the work TO contrac-
tors in sections Of fifty miles each. PROPOSE.
tions. it is said, have been made by first
of contractors TO bald The whole line.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-11-16

The NKw YORK ELEcT1oN.-The recent
election in this State has resulted as all
anticipated, after the unfortunate dissen-
sions in the Democratic party. The
Wings have carried the entire State tick
ct, with the exception of two Judges up
on whom the two factions of the Democra.
tic party united and have large majority
in the Legislature.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-11-16

No GREAT Loss WITHOUT SOME SMALL
GAIS.-The recent ravages of the yellow
fever at the South. win have one good eff
feet The dispersion of such vast num-
Der OF the Southern people over the Nor
thern States, by which the two extremes
of the nation were brought into init
mate connection, and old associations,
revived or new ones created, has undoubt-
eddy done much to restore that natural
goodwill which existed previous to the
abolition agitation-to remove grouGdless
prejudice, and establish unanimity of senti-
ment on important social and political
questions. Southern slave-owuers, direct
from their sunny plantations, have been
discovered not to be the monsters of cru,
city which Northern fanatics have repre-.
scented them to be and moro correct in,
formation respecting the conditioned the
Southern slaves has been disseminated
over the land, than any number of Uncl,
Toms Cabins could ever impart.-Joar
Com.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-11-16

MEETING OF THE WING MERcuAsrs.-
By reference TO our telegraphic despatch
es it will be seen that the merchants in
New York have undertaken to arraign the
administration for the Removal of Collec-
tor Bronson. We he'd supposed that the
experience of the merchants in other days
when they undertook to direct the popu-
lar indignation against General Jackson
for his Roman fir9ness in resisting IL, as,
saults OF the United States Bark, had
teught them that the democratic masses
do their own thinking, and Judge of their
| President uninfuenced Nv dictation from
any quarter. President Pierce finds him.
self in the same Position, and he will he
as triumPhanuy sustained by the demo
cratic masses as was Old Hickory. Ii
became necessary for the latter to remove
refractory subordinate in order to carry
out his policy and for taking that re.
sponsibility, the merchants denounced and
threatened him. This was the signal for the
uprising of the people, who rallied round
the Old Hero, and triumphantly sustained
him. General Pierce will have no cause
to regret that in " following in the foot
steps of his illustrious predecessor" he
is subject to the same ordeal. lie is pre-
pared for it; and. relying upon II just and
generous constituency, he will await their
judgement with calmness and confidence.
He has taken the responsibilities Of rebu-
king and misunderstanding treason to the
democratic party and the democratic plat
form, whether it come in the shape of fac.
tious naturalization or treacherous
free soilism and he will go forward with
unwavering frmness. resolved at all ha-
yards to preserve the integrity of the par,
ty and of the Baltimore platform. The
more the New York whig merchants de-
nounce him the more zealously and hear
tily will the honest democratic masses,
sustain him Washington Union.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-11-16
The Tragedy at Louisville.

4
Matthew Ward, who shot Prof. Butler a
Louisville. a few days ago. has been com
mitted TO Jail to answer the charge oil
murder. His brother, Robert J.Ward
Jr., who accompanied Matthew TO tbs
school room where Prof. Butler was sho'
down. was also committed on the charge
of aiding and abetting in the murder
The Wards. it appears. became offended
in consequence of Prof. Butler inflicting
on one of his pupils, younger brother
OF the accused-seven or eight blows with
leather strap over his back, with his
clothes on, because he violated the rules
by eating chesnuts during school hours,
and denying it when charged with the of
Tense. Immediately after the punish
ment. the boy left the school house in a
sullen mood, shaking his head. Subse-
quently. the two Wards appeared, went
into Prof. b. room. and according TO the
testimony demanded to know why he had
whipped their brother. A few words
ensued. and were quickly followed by the
discharge of pistol, when Professor B.
fell, MORALLY wounded. DIR. Thompson
testified that Mr.. Butler, previous TO his
death. informed him that Matthew P.
Ward cursed. and then struck him, and
they clinched, when he received the shot.
the muzzle of the pistol sticking to his
coat. Prof. Sturges, one of the teachers,
who was in an adjoining room at the
time, also testified that on the discharge
ofthe pistol. he saw some one, supposed
to be h. j. Ward, Jr., hourishing large
knife. Mr.. Gilmore, gunsmith, testifi-
ed that he sold pair of single barrelled
self-cockiug pistols to Mr.. P. Ward that
morning. The Louisville Courier saws:
VIM. III. G. Butler. the deceased, was
native of Indiana, and was twenty weight
years old. He was educated at Hanover
college, where he graduated with distin-
guished honor. He was one of the best
educated men in the Western country.
and one of the best and most successful
teachers. After graduating, he removed
to this city, where he was, for period OF
eighteen months private tutor in the ia
mily of Robert j. Ward, Esq, the father
of Matthew F. Ward. He subsequently,
travelled in EuropeSand three years ago
was delegate from the American Peace
Society to the Worlds Peace Convention
at Frankfort-on-the-Mai After his re-
turn and since he established the Louis
vile High School in association with Pro-
fessor Sturges, he was again offered the
situation of private tutor in Mr.. Wards
family. and liberal salary was proposed
as an inducemcnt for him to accept the
place. The desire to be moro widely use
full. however. had caused him to under
take the establishment of a frst-class
school here. for boys. and the same do
sire now induced him to decline the offer
made by Mr.. Ward in spirit of gene
rosity, and from warm personal re gard
Mr.. Butler married. soon after his return
from Europe. and has left widow with
a child some seven months old.
Miss Sallie Ward. the lady whose
marriage TO Col. L. b. Lawrence of Bos-
ton, some years since, and subs equenL
separation from him. attracted public at
tention, is sister of the accused.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-11-16

Us1vERsALIsrs.-The following stats.
tics exhibit the strength of this sect at the
present time in the United States: 1897
societies, 837 houses of public worship.
SIC preachers, go periodicals. 10 acade.
mics or schools, lie ecclesiastical associ-
atoms, including State conventions, mis-
sionary, tract and education societies,
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-11-16
Three pays Later .+om Enrona=


Three DAYS LaterIro Europe.
The steamer America has arrived br;n,.
ing Liverpool dates to October 90.
The EASTERN QuEsTIoN-I Franc
: Everything was prepared for land eyns'
dition TO Constaniinople. but no orders viii
be given to march unless new circpn,
stances render it necessary.
4 Letters received at Paris from ST po
ltersburg speaks of a strong desire of Conn,
lNesselrode for further negotiations.
1t was reported at Paris that the Gar
had abdicated in favor of the Grand Dnta
1t was reported that the Gar had said
in answer to the request OF England and
France to eracuate the Prncipalities that
he would rather back outthan fight there.
The combined fleets have anchored in
the Sea of Marmoria. The Turkish gov
eminent is said to have declared that the
movement of the fleets is unintelligible,
unless the allies are apprehensiye for the
safety of the Sultan. The Turkish govern
ment undertakes TO guarantee the safety
oil the Sultan, and have no use for the
Meets except as active allies. The arow-
al OF the presence of The fleet in any other
capacity would be an avowal OF weakness
that would wrong Trukey in the eyes of
Europe.
There was much running 10 and fso.or
cou'iers, but little news could be obtain.
ed.
1t was rumored that The Four Powers
have draft of new proposition. aud
that the king of Belgium was excrting his
influence.
Turkey had prohibited the expor, of
corn.
The Turkish government displays much
military sagacity. 1t has formally recog-
nized Schanlel and other Circassian chiefs
and has sent them arms and munitions.
The Hungarian General Guyon had been
sent as Lieut.. General to Asia.
The Russians have 10000 men at Blu.
charest. All the commanders had Joined
their respective corps. A portion of the
corps had leit Bucharest for the Danube.
Twenty five thousand Russians had Ian
ded Mt Redm6kale. The benediction of
banners, usually preceding active service.
took place at Bucharest on the 10Th.
.Anthemos, the new Patriarch. had been
invited to attend meeting of the Sul.an's
cabinet.
The Grand yizier had publish an order
calling on the people of Constantinople to
preserve order, protect the Christians from
insult ana pray Tor the success OF the Tur-
kish arms
The Persian army on the Turkish from
tier had been disbanded. r
CIRcAssIA.-lt is now positively stated
that the Russians, aud not the Circassians,
were defeated in The recent battle.
ENGLAND. Subscriptions were being
ing collected for a British testimonial to
Capt. lngraham.
FRANoE.-The Moniteur publishes an
editorial indicating that France will firm
ly support Turkey.
spAIs.-The Spanish Government has
a large feet ready for sea. supposed to be
destined for the Mediterranean.
A Madrid letter Of .95h says that Mr..
Soule had been received by the Queen,
and that, on the request of the Minister
of Foreign Affairs, he hal consented to
modify some expressions considered OBJ
jectionable in his al lress 10 the Q ,ccn.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-11-16

Re- The reported escape of John
Mitchell, the Irish patriot. from the con-
vict island of Van Dieman's Land, has
been confirmed by recent advices from
California, We shall publish the partic-
ulars of his escape next week.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-11-16

~ Gerard Smith. printer in the
New Orleans Picayune Office, has been
put forward by Wing District Conyen-
ton, of louisiana as candidate for the
Legislature. Mr.. S. was a native of Vir-
ginia, and was formerly employed in
Washington by Messrs. Blair and Rives,
on the Congressional Globe.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-11-16

A Bro GuN.-One of the TOO Turkish
cannon which guard the Dardanelles Is
charged with $50 pounds of powder, and
throws a stone shot of one thousand
pounds weight, ofeourse such immense
guns are more formidable in appearance
than reality, and their firing is not unat-
tended with danger to their own artillery
men. Hais sss, 81
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-11-16

AMERICAN VERSUS ENGLISH Corros GooDs
The Trieste Zeitung. an Austrian paper.
states that American cotton goods have
beaten British manufactures completely
out of the field, on the shores of the Black
Sea. ssd slz issb-eai.aia7 -aa rli1s75-
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-11-16

TIE GovERNMENr REyExuE.-The
Washington correspondent of tie N. Y.
Courier estims tes that receipts from Gus
toms for the fiscal year OF 1853 will be
$73, 100000 and the receipts from public
lands and other sources Sc, zoo, 900,
thus making the total revenue equal TO
$50. $4,000 This is an enormous ag-
Sreg'Ite, and will afford the government
ample funds towards reducing its debt.
The amount of debt received and cancelled
This week at the treasury, it is said, will
amount To over milf IN Of dollars. ,,t
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-11-16

REMovALs.-The President, is said. has.
ordered the removal of Stiles. postmaster
at Bedford. and Merrill. postmaster at
South Andoyer, Massachusetts,. for coal,
e scing with the Free Sellers at the recent
Middelsex county conventional the nomi-
nation of candidates for the State Senator.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-11-16

LouIsrANA.-The result of the election
inthis State has not been fully received.
In New Orleans the Democrats have car
ried all the local officers by 1000 MAORI
ty. The two senator's. and all the repre-
sentatives are elected. Dunbar fdem. J
is elected to Congress. and Slidelps re-
election to the Senate is certain.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-11-16

FIaHrISn NJ TELroRApu. The Vienna
Lloyds describes three ominOus looking
vehicles in the camp mt Ohm az, each OF
which contains "a complete electric tele-
graph apparatus. with a oontriyance for
laying an insulated wire along The ground
by the mere locomoiion OF The vcbicl..
the wire being so projected that il romans
uninjared under the pressure of the heav-
lest artillery passing over it. BY this
means orders are to be instantly conveyed
from the Emperor's station, and that of
the chief commanders, to troops ut almost
any distance on the field of the mann@vres.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-11-16

RI Col. VIM. S. Medil. the Deraocra.
TIC candidate for Governor Of Ohio, has
been elected by some sc. 600 majority l.
The balance Of the State ticket by 40 to
$4,000: and both branches of the Legis-
lature Overwhelmingly Democratic.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-11-16

VIRoISA STATE Srock.-The New York
Tribune states that the party who went
TO Europe to negotiate Virginia 6's for
some railroad companies in that State has
written home that he has PROPOSE.
ton for three millions Of dollars from
capitalists in Paris.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-11-16

zsrThe Washington Star says there is
no truth 10 the report that Honduras had
applied to be annexed to the United States
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-11-16

AZ Going uP-ear subscription list.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-11-16
WAsn1SGrox, Oct. 90, 1853.


DEAR SrR IL perceive that in severa |
counties of Massachusetts coalition sena-
torial tickets have been formed of associ.
ated democrats and free sellers, My judg-
nent is, that the Democrats who have
participated in this have done worse than
to commit fatal error. They have aban
doned n principle which is fundamental
To- support or vote for the free-soilers Of
Massachusetts is to G i've countenance and
power to persons engaged. avowedly, in
persistent agitation of the slavery question
and therefore hostile in the EXTREMIST de-
gree. to the determined policy of the adj
sniristration. The President entertains
immoyable convictions on this point, as l
have had occasion to express to you here
tofere and all of us whom he has called
to the public service here, most heartily
and zealously sustain his views on the
subject, as being the only ones consistent
with our personal honor, the success OF
the Democratic party, the general welfare
Of the country, the integrity of the con
stitution, or the permaneucy of this I'm
ion. If there be any purpose more fixed
than another in the mind Of the President
and those with whom he is accustomed tc
"ouSuIU' ~ 10 tiht tltS dangerous spirit o.
abolition, under whatever guise or form
1t may present itself, shall be crushed out
SO far as this administration is concerned
This the PreSi lent declared in his inaugu
raj this he has declared ever since, a
all t5mcs AMI in all places, when he hat
.Occa~ioa to sperk on the subject. Will,
E.e does not assume to Judge of tn,
he .rts n Of men who publicly avoy
.xo;tnd pEineip!es. he only needs overt act
10 show whGEs they are. in order that hi
settled poIiey is the conduct of the affair
of the government shall be unequivocall
manifested. Those who have apprehen
The Evansville daily journal., 1853-06-07
JAMES w. PRICE, Pilot.
WM. INKENS, Mate.

MURDER Mosr FouL.-On the night of the
9th ult. Robert w. Mcfarland, of Daviess
county, was murdered in his own bed by some
assassins, who with all axe inflicted two eevere
blows on his head, crushing the side of his
face in mos, horrible manner.
Mrs. Mcfarland was aroused by the act,
and screamed for assistance, when the mur-
derers, three white men. Immediately fled.
No clue says the Owensboro' Gazette2 has We,
been discovered, as to who the perpetrators
were.