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Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-02-23
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
pemocratIc Meeting.

At meeting of the Democracy of Har-
rison county. held at the Court House, on
Monday, the 21st inst, for the purpose OF
selecting delegates to the Congressional
and Senatorial Conventions. on motion OF
]. S. Garlic. Esq, Col. A. ]. Smith, was
called to the chair, and G. r. Bruen, APP
pointed Secretary.
On motion of Col. B. Wilson, it was
ResoLved, That the president of this
meeting appoint twenty delegates to at
tend a Democratic Convention, to be held
at Parkersburg, on the 21st day of March
next, to nominate candidate to repre-
sent this district in the next Congress.
The president appointed the following
gentlemen as delegates Edward Steu-
art, Andrew Radclif. Col David c. Cop
lin, VIM. Steuart, A. S. Holden, Samuel
Sheets. E. w. Patton. Lemuel D. Shinn,
w. S. Wilkinson, Madison STEERS, NJ. j.
Orr, Col. B. Wilson, DR.. B. Dolbeare.
D. Hewes, Col. c. Vance, C. w. Smith,
Col. G. G. DAVIDSON, Col. VIM. johnson,
Col. ). j. Winters, and j. 5. Garlic.
On motion of Col. B. Wilson, it was
Rssolved, That the president of this
meeting do appoint ten delegates to at
tend a Senatorial Convention to be held
at Harrisville, Richie county, on the 9th
of March next, to nominate candidate
to represent this District in the next Sen
ate of Virginia.
The president appointed the following
gentlemen as delegates to said conyen-
ton Col. Eli Marsh, C. L. Bruen, B.
Bassell ST., NJ. E. Hall, Elisha Patton,
c. Norman, H. ]. Winters, Dr.J. G. Low
49, L NJ Dnv;Senr Inhn Dilworth.
RESOLVED, That the proceedings of this
meeting be published in the several De-
mocratic papers of this district.
a. J. SMITH, Pres't.
G.. II. BRuEN, Sec'y.
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Democracy of New Hampshire aud
Gen. CuSS.

The Democracy of Gen Pierce's Dis
trict recently held a convention at which
the following resolutions were adopted
endorsing Gen. Cass's construction of the
Monroe doctrine. We have, on a former
occasion. expressed our concurrence in
Gen. Cass's views on this subject and our
approval of the reasons by which thew
were so ably sustained The resolutions
below give them almost an official endorse.
ment
Resolved. That Gen Franklin Pierce the
President elect. by his patriotism and long
and active devotion to the welfare of his
couutry-by his wisdom in peace and gal
lsntry in war, as well as by the long list
of social virtues by which his life has beer
adorned-has gained place in the grea
heart OF the nation. where the foul breath
of calamity and detraction will never
again dare to assail him.
Resolved, That the timid and vacillating
policy of the present administration in re-
gard to our foreign relations Is unbe.
coming the power of our government and
the spirit of our people and while upon
the great highway of nations we claim the
respect due to the flag which was never
unfurled for injustice nor humbled IN dis
grace, we also cordially endorse the reso-
lu.ions recently introduced into the Senate
by Gen. Cass. reaAirming the prerogative
of the United States to exercise control
ling influence upon the affairs of the Anne
rican continent.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-02-23
For the Register.

Mr.. CHAs. S. LEWIS. you are be-
fore the people of this Congressional dis
trict for their suffrages, 1 desire, as one of
the voters of the district to learn how, il
elected. you would vote upon the follow,
ing propositions which are now before
Congress, and which will, in all probabi-
lily be acted upon in the next two years.
care you in favor of Railroad to the
Pacific being made by Congress, either by
an appropriation of money from the pub
Treasury. or by an appropriation of the
Public land ?''
care you in favor of the Homestead
Bill now pending in the Senate, or any 81
milar provision granting portion of the
public domain to actual settlers 90
care you in favor of a bill providing
for distributing the public lands amongst
all the States, giving to each State in pro-
portion to its population in other words,
are you in favor of Benefits Land Bill
or bill with similar provisions 90
care you in favor of Mr.. Hunters pro-
position to infuse into our silver coin more
alloy, and make it intrinsically worth less
than it now is 90
Your answers to the above interroga-
tories are respectfully requested through
the Register of next week. In common
with many other citizens. 1 feel an ankle
ty to learn the opinions of those who may
aspire to represent us in the national
councils upon the subjects enumerated,
and my support will very much depend
upon the answers given.
A DEMOCRAT AND VOTER.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-02-23
CoxrEss1ox OF A DOUBLE MURp,

Confession OF A DOUBLE MURDER
Joseph Simmons, a young man who
lately resided in Ohio county, Va, nine
miles from Wheeling, Va, has been ar
rested at Louisville, charged with the
murder of two men, named Park and Golf
man, on fiat boat on the Tensas river,
in louisiana. 1t is said that he has made
confession, stating that he committed
the murder with a sledge hammer, while
the two men were asleep. The sum Of
$4,000 in money, revolver, and a
bowie knife covered with blood, were
found on his person.
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Now we advise Democrats not to be-

Now we advise Uemocrats NOT 10 Dc
come parties to any such collisions
True and sound men viii not do so; and
we venture to say that no such e base
bargains will be sanctioned by the new
administration. We do not believe that
any man who thus secures an office will
be allowed to hold it. We do not believe
the friends of the present administration
viii thus be allowed to select officers for
the incoming Democratic administration,
even though they may take them from
our ranks We are the opinion that the
democracy are to be consulted in regard
To such matters and that where men
are Objectionable to them are found to
have secured offices by collision with the
enemy. they will have &c notice to quit, be
fore many months shall pass. IS. ~
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-02-23
VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE.

RICHMOND, Friday, Feb. II, 1853.
HoUsE.-The Speaker laid before the
House communication from Charles S.
Lewis, Esq, as follows:
GENTLEMEN-I hereby resign my seat
as a member of your honorable body, to
take effect from this February 9Th, 1858.
Very respectfully yours, &c.
G. S. LEWIS.
On motion of Mr.. Nicholson, the said
communication was laid on the table.
On motion of Mr.. Moore of Harrison
RESOLVED, That the Speaker of this House
of Harrison county for the election of a
delegate for said county, to supply the
vacancy occasioned by the resignation of
Chas. S. Lewis, Esq, said election to be
holden on the Gath of the present month.
SATURDAY, Feb. 12.
SENATE.-Mr. Parker proposed the fol-
lowing joint resolution
RESOLVED by the General Assembly,
That the Governor be authorized to re-
quest the States of Maryland, Delaware
and New Jersey, to take into considera-
ton the expediency of granting respec-
lively such right of way to railroad or
railroads as may be necessary to connect
the city of Philadelphia, Baltimore or New
York, or all three of these cities with the
North and South Railroad, chartered by
this commonwealth, through the counties
of Accomac and Northampton.
On Mr.. Parker's motion, the rules
were suspended, and the resolution agreed
to.
HousE.-The following communication
was presented by the Speaker.
WASHINGTON NATIONAL HorEL,)
Feb. II, 1858.
SlR:-I hereby resign my seat as a
delegate for the city Of Richmond, in the
House of Delegates of Virginia.
Very respectfully,
A. JUDSON CRANE.
Quarter to one O'Clock
Oscar NJ. Crutchfeld, Speaker of the
House of Delegates of Virginia.
On motion of Mr.. Mapp, the above
communication was laid on the table.
A Senate bill giving the consent of this
State to the purchase by the United States
of lot ofland in the city of Richmond,
for the purpose of erecting a building
thereon for Custom House, Post Office,
Court Rooms and other offices of the Uni
ted States, and exempting said lot and
building from State and city taxes, was
passed.
We have no further Legislature news
of interest.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-02-23
DEFEAT OF THE Russians IN C1RcAss1A.

DEFEAT OF THE Russians IN C1RcAss1A.-
The latest accounts from Circassia gen
orally suppressed in the Russians journals.
are to the effect that the Russians have late,
ly met with several severe checks at the
hands of the Circassians. having been
obliged to abandon many ofthe strong pla-
ces in that country which they captured
last year. The Circassians have also bro
ken the blockade ofthe Russian fleet ofthe
Circassia sea, and several vessels had ar
rived at Bagdad and Constantinople with
cargoes of slaves.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-02-23
Gw The House of Representatives ha!

@ The House of Representatives has
passed the bills creating two new terrific
rIes-the one on the Pacific to be called
Washington, and formed out of such of
the territory of Oregon as lies north of
the Columbia river; and the other to be
called Nebraska, formed ont of the terri
tory lying West of the Missouri. Both
these bills have yet to receive the sanction
of the Senate.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-02-23
Death of Jacob w. Harner.

Jacob w. Harper died on his way to
California, May z, The following is an
extract OF aletter from his brother Ezekiel
to his father, Adam Harper, giving an ac-
count of his decease:
FoRT KEARNEY, JUNE 9, 1859.
Honored Father and Mother: With feel
lngs more than tongue can tell or pen de-
scribe, will briefly say to you, that on
the 7theinst., j. W. Harper breathed his
last. He died of cholera, after an illness
OF 499 hours. His grave is between the
Great Platte and the Blue Rivers, on the
right side ofthe road, 90 miles east of Fort
heaney and 272 miles west of St. 10
sePhs: If it had been possible, 1 would
have had his body emblamed and sent
back to Virginia but it could not be done,
under the circumstances. If am spared
70 reach California, and you wish it, l
VIII return and bring his remains to Vir-
glnla this winter. You will please write
to me on the subject Write to San Jose,
California. My brother seemed quite
tranquil in death. Write to me what |
shall do with his gun, pistols and money.
paid his doctor bill, and furnished the
bed on which he died. There has been
S''SSS Va OAOISId III our company,
but we have treated them all with better
success than his. Iremain your dutiful
son, $685.. - - :
E. HARPER.
The Diseased, above named, died at
the age offorty three years. He was born
and raised in the county of Randolph. Va.
and had recently closed up his blacksmith.
ing business in the county of PendIeton,
va and was on his way to California, in
company with his brother, Ezekiel Har-
per- and one of their nephews, taking a
iot OF sheep across the plains from Mis-
souri, to California, when he died of that
scourge of nations, the cholera. His re
iatyes deeply regret the sudden exit oil
his spirit from time to eternity; but judg-
ing from his past life, as we'll as from the
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-02-23

SPUNkY.-We are glad to see that our
friend Dan Morris, is likely to become i'm
bued with the spirit of man. since his
contact with the stone pile in his iigh:
from the shadow of Charley Lewis. He
must have confined his diet to gingerbread
and chicken cocks since that direful event
Listen to him
We take the remark of Mike Scrog-
gin, of the Fairmont Republican, in the
spirit in which it was dictated-not I" for
better, for worse.' as man takes wife,
but entirely ''for worse" By the way,
we would inform Mike that when we want
a sermon preached by an Ourang Outang,
we'll certainly give the editor of the Fair
mont Republican a call
Our advertising columns are open to
every kind of "legar' business. We re-
gard Lottery Tickets, Whiskey and To-
bacco as all in the Very same category
we never inreuu 10 purchase lottery
ticket, and yet we conscientiously believe
it would be a less moral evil to deal in
lotteries than to take two or three horns
a day. We have no idea, however, that
Mike will subscribe to this sentiment :;
Provided, nevertheless, our readers will not
construe the above as to place the editor
in the list with "sots" We mean no.
thing of the kind, as that would be cruel,
and, possibly uncharitable.
As for Bill Cooper, we have only to
say, the best editorials of the Register are
those written by squire Garlic. And
since it has been our dreadful misfortune
to incur the displeasure of Bill Cooper,
Mike Scroggin and Jack O'Bannon, we
are, we fear. in great danger of being
kick ed to ceath. Such trio of Jackasses
perhaps, are not to be found. By the way,
will Jackey, permit us to tell him throug III
our paper who wrote ''Tygart's Valley?"
We are prepared to prove, his word to the
contrary, notwithstanding that it owes its
paternity to the veritable andrew jackson
o'bannon. No doubt Bill will below
forth, "more trash" Well, be it so-in-
asmuch as there is an express command
not to cast pearls before swine; and the
above being designed for the especial be-
neft of those ''smart" editors.
lin conclusion, we have always seen
and deplored our great want of ability to
write for and edit good paper but if
We supposed we were unequal to the task
of meeting this trio, all firing at the same
time, we would think it our duty to vacate
the chair editorial"
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now provide yourselves with arms, which
you will find in abundance in my hus-
bands armory; post yourselves atthe ave-
nues of the cellar and suffer not one of the
murdersrs and robbers shut up in it to es.
cape" =. s.
Her directions were obeyed, and not
one OF them escaped the punishment due
his crimes.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-02-23

IL Mary Benton, ''the Oldest woman
IN the world" died at Elton, England
on the 10th ult. If she had survived until
the 18th of FEBRUARY. she would have at
tanned the unprecedented age of ICE.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-02-23

% Gov. Johnson in message to the
Legislature, recommends to favorable con-
sideration the New York Worlds Fair,
and suggests that some measure be ia
ken to arouse the citizens of the State to
take an interest in its success.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-02-23

SENAroR1AI.--We are requested to
state that Benjamin Basel, jr.. will not
be candidate for reelection to the State
Senate.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-02-23

smile OF tranquility that rested ON his face
in death, they feel satisfied that he en-.
ADAM AND MARGARET HARpER.
CLOVER RUIZ, Va. Nov. IL.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-02-23

The ANTICIPATED DuEL.-The expec-
ted duel between two members of the
Virginia Legislature, we learn, has been
avoided. and the affair honorably adjus-
ted. 1t was Mr.. Lewis, democrat, and
Mr.. Crane, whig. The challenge was
accepted, and the adjustment subse-
quently brought about by mutual friends,
by Mr.. G. disclaiming any intention to in
suit Mr.. L. during a discussion in the
house of Delegates of Virginia, few
days ago, They both resigned their
seats in the Legislature.-Bah. San.
The sending or accepting of a challenge
to engage in mortal combat, or being in
any way connected with one, disqualifies
a person from holding any office in the
State of Virginia. but does not apply to
Congress, or any other Federal office.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-02-23

Jacob w. Harper died on his way to
California, May Z. The following is an
extract OF aletter from his brother Ezekiel
to his father, Adam Harper, giving an ac-
count of his decease.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-10-12
Teachers, Institute.

A ARRANGEMENTS have been made Tor holding
N reachers' Institute, IN the town OF MI bury, IN
tn County OF Worcester TO commence ON MONDAr,
the I7th OF October at TO- Vc.nck, NJ, and 20 con-
tlnue until the afternoon Of Saturday Of the same
week.
tho line speeed for the meeting The instilUte il de-
signed Tor hose who teachers In Public Schools IN
Massachusetts or ~ho have reasonable prospect Of
becoming such within gear from the lin when such
Institute snail be he Vi. BARNAS SEARS, fa
Secretary Of tie Board Of Education.
Boston, Sept 1, 1858.
ny- Arrangements will be made TO entertain, zee Of
expense all those rom abIo 10 attendance unun the
institute J. Is hcped that the BILE season af the
year the ease in witch Mbbury l, reached iiom nIl
directions, by Railroad. the growing interest IA
Teachers ~ Institutes, will setuie 'uli at endnnce
Az 81 ONE 4 ommittee
.5it.4t..s a l.. GRlGGs, : OF
N. BEALH, Arrane'nts.
MIihury, Oct. 3. 1858 de- diuI7s
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-10-12
To the Afflicted

nR. lAsEPH. The Celebrated Indan Doctor, hns ar
~ rived in town, and can be consulted ut No lis
Main Sire T. Worcester h.ass.
The Doctor cures Sick Headache Nervous Diseases
Rheumatism, Goul, Dropsi FiIs, EPILEPSY, Piles Can
ker in its most malignant form Constitutional afTec
TONS Choic Billions Flatnlent and arters Debility,
partly decay cd Bones, Gravel, Caarrh, Diseases of
Children, Il himaton Of the Bronchial 1utes, of ne
Liver aud Spleen, Chronic Dsrr,@, Dysentery and al
mos, all diseases OF tho Blnod
Also all diseases incident to Females, such weak
ness, and NJ the like My medicine will restore them
again 10 full vigor sud use ulre>s.
Come me and be not faitnless. IN cure that lame
and almost broken back aud botchrd face that spit.
ting 10 OF tie food likewise, that Fisna In Ano or in
PERT sun Lachrymais and The worst cases Of
Qlusy ARE cured by my Vegetable Medicines in very
Bhcu time.
The Veget lbe remedies which the God Of Nature
has pr AL with such richness ptofusion over
ny bill dale field and forest have last come to the
rescue. an tonsumpives may Live and not Diel
The Doctor Is also Justly celebrated and distnq
for the hundfe Is of wonderful he has aade and
ioT his sound aud philosophical views upot disease
which carries terror with i wherever II appears, which
has brought multitude Of n upon rnil humanity and
whose couseqoeu are often elt by tn. innocent as
well Ms tue guilty. use Mercury IN the cure Of this
disease, and nave never failed much "a one case.
Dr ter great labor aud expense, has succeeded In
inventi"g aud lerfecung medicine which IL wonderfully
enrciivr In produ ma ,alulary change and resoraton
rom the long lis of diseases ABOVE mentioned. 10 avg
ofous health These medicines have been iritd, with
tho happest result by thousands many Oi the cases
have been Of than years standing. ny taking
'hem in hand, aud by simple tesiment with his meHi
cine, has wrought peroct cure. Tie does NOT leave
theIe important facts upon his own asseuln ne ale
peas 70 the Numerous ce'tincaes which gratitude
alone has put Ia his possession.
Please try the Doctors grea. and paent remedies, TOR
do ku0w that they Wit yet cause h,lions 10 10 oice
MsSlrnss Win ali directions carefully pschsd and
forwarded 20 any plaos u the United rtasea SD
Very Respectfully.
DR. Il. z. JAsEPH,
% dsmfp No. 1l3 Main AZ ,worocsser.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-10-12
WANTS,
WANTED
Machinists Wanted,

TN st tonary Engine and locomotive Shop in OHIO
| Inquire ofsS a. ROWLAND, TT Ball 4 ltice''
Counting Room or Is Summer street dstf OF
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-10-12
Bush's Cough Cure Lozenges.
PREPARED on The basis, il permanent fern
4 and designed TO take the place Of
b BUSH'S COMPOUND COUGH CANDY,

Mediaated with Cod Liver OIL
These Lozeuges contain tile medical properties Of the
CANDY, in convenient. highly concentrated, and
effective form and u these added new art:-
cIes which III their peculiar action, give The VIII ole
power before unattained, AID render il. benre une
Of the best, saest, aud peIsan eS medicines of the
kind offered 10 the publc for Coughs, Colds.
Hoarseness Catarihs Affections and all other
diseases OF the lungs.
They are a certain for WhOoping Cough, and
form the best remedy usrd for Group and the
croupy cough to which Children are subject.
Bu>h's Cough andy, & ON long ana extensive use,
has acquired reputation which places it ey Ond
trOversy among the best remedies use for pull
monary diseases Of every kind BuI the action al oil
and Other ingredients which il contains, have some
times in a moist atmosphere, we'd 10 soften the sac
charine matter. IT, rot The less tcaCicus OF
palatable, but the less agreeable to The touch Aud
with ali the care bestowed upon The buHcture IL
was imp lssibe aW avs TO avoid this softn
ing, accustomed BY heal and / absorption Of waller
ION he aic To remedy this evil, attempt has been
made to present the tang IN the iOim OF Lozen
Res which should retain the medicina ~, pert,es
in chemical combination With sugar IT, less quuniify
as TO permanence OF lorm pleasantne ss or
ta,te, and the ptorer cinal fleet. The efforts how
tor this purpose have ens been neil with
The Cough Cure LoEsng.s are the result
They are given to the public with he same reputation
OF the Ougn Candy. Already ihey gone INTO ex-
use aud give the best Of satisfaction all no
them For and chronic diseases OF the lungs,
they stand unrivalled Prepared aud sold by
b, Gil Co.,
No. "a Front u " Oreestsr, Mess.
ol0 de- daw3m
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-10-12

tENHE Rooms over the Planng Mill in the Itch ShoT
on the 5uston and Worcester Railroad suitable fui
wood work, for business that requires consider
able room, and but l:le power Possession given Oct
|. Inquire Of SIMEON MAYO, Manchester street.
au23 diff
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-10-12
EXCELSIOR HAIR TONIC,

Purely VEGETABLE Preparation for promoting
the Growth, Preservation, and Beauty of
THE HAIR.
rT'HE above has thoroughly tested snd result
is, an universal expression of entire satiSfpeou.-
II IS warranted to eradicate the Eandru prevent Ral-
ness ar tendency TO tnFn prevent the falling Of
the hair, serve its color, render il oft pabr md
glossy and in good condition oi cnrling eraiica'e the
ami al"nR which is so destructive Tie hair remove
the scur, cure scad head, relieve headache The
Excelsior Hair Tonic being pur " vegetable prepst9
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BahnesS->houA ore desire to see his bald he I
retiring under the shade of beautiful locks let him mako
thorough of the Excelsior Hair Tonic
Failing or Loos ming Of The Hair. If this disease
he esiected, 1t win prove the precursor of badness
result which is by means dts able one, md which
can easily be avoided by thorough of the Excel
sior Hair Tonic.
Ddndruf and cuyf-TIis disorder in most cases
owing TO neglect want ri proper attention. may he
easily entirely ohviated by the use according d
rections, of the Excelsior Hair Tonic.
Hedddche.- If YOU would be relieved of headache,
and the gloo ny disareeable feeling attendant upon it,
and IN their stead be inspired with the revivng refresh
ing, a. hilarious spirit resulting from head clean and
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Hair Tonic
Lipiment.-FOr Wounds Bruises Sprains, Agues
rheumatism Chihlains Stings and Bites of Insects,
Sore Throat, PiHples Chapel Hands, &C., most exc
Chifdren-it may be used upon he heads of children
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Prepared only by LOMBARD d CUNDALL, Drug
gists, Springfield Mass To whom applications for
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