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Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-07-27
Turkey and Russia.

The intelligence from the East Is ds.;-
dedly warlike, through, notwithstandipg
the threatening aspect Of affairs, there are
some hope for peace. A despatch to the
London Times, dated Vienna, July etb.
states, that the Russians had crossed the
river Prnth at two points for the purpose
of occupying the principalities of Wallachia
and Moldavialsi III
A protracted cabinet council was held
at London on the Cd instant, at which was
said to be decided that the French and
English fleets were TO enter the Darda-
nelles as counter move 10 the hostile
demonstrations of the Russians. 1t was
thought, however. that negotiations would
continue afterthe occupation by Russia of
the prineipalities. aal ,siessisis-h
The report in London on the cd. that
the Russians had entered Jassy had cans.
ed panic in the London Stock Exchanoe.
The rumor was denied by the Austrian
Minister on the 4th, but was still believed.
owing to the fact that the Paris Monieur
had announced the receipt of an official
despatch from St. Petersburg decreeing the
occupation of the Danubian provinces.
The warlike preparations of Turkey are
continued on the most extensive SCALE
tie AtaO A9oOiCO bAhtltT
Mahomet will be the signal of the rising
of the Mahomedan tribes fEom the Red
Sea to the Caspian. AT tho Arsenal of
Conslantinople IA vessels were being ar
med. and the militia of Constantinople had
been ordered out. The Prince of Seryia
had offered to place $4,000 men at
the disposal of the Sultan, and similar
force was being raised in Albania. Ii was
stated that the occupation of Moldayia by
Russia had caused Austria to unite cordi-
ally with France and England. Prussia
maintains her neutrality.
Count Gayluse was toleave Vienna on
a special mission to st. Petersburg in re-
gard to the Turkish question.
The Emperor of Russia had issued a
manifesto on the Goth of June, denying
that he wishes war, and throwing the
whole blame if one comes. upon the Otto
man Empire.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-07-27
WESLEY SMITH.
July %, 1853.

DEATH OF Dr. CHAPNAN.-We notice
with sincere regret the death of Dr. Ma
thaniel Chapman. one ofthe most eminent
physians of Philadelphia. and for many
years connected with the University of
Pennsylvania. He departed this life on
Friday afternoon about six O'Clock, at his
residence in Philadelphia. DR. Chapman
has long occupied prominent place
among the physicians and men of Silence
oftlnis country. Asalecturer. he was able,
lucid and popular, and he was universal
favorite with students, and indeed with the
profession generally. He retired from the
University few years since, in conse-
quence of falling health, and he has been
iaboring under severe indisposition for
some time. He was, we believe, in his
seventy fifth year. His loss will be regar-
ded as public one. and appropriate tn
butes will no doubt be paid to his memo
ry.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-07-27

the BOARD OF PUBLIC WoRKs.-We I'M
derstard that this body adjourned on
Tuesday afternoon last, after laborious
session of seven days. They will meet
again on the FIRST Monday in August next.
All communications intended for them
should be addressed to the "a Board of
Public Works." or to their Secretary, at
Richmond.
Our contemporaries of the press will
serve their readers by giving publicity to
the foregoing,-Rich. Eng.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-07-27
WAKEFUL.

Qua DEsTINY-WHAr Is IT "A strange
infatuation seems to have seized upon the
minds of the people of this country in re-
gard to its manifest destiny"
Wing paper.
What is it 81 Why among o her things.
to get rid of public plunderers, put honest
men in their shoes, attended to our honor
abroad. and not ''f1unk'' and .crawfish''
like the last Administration; annex the
Sandwich Islands, if they want; maintain
our rights in New Mexico. If need be, and
generally speaking, set an example of hon
est. progressive. goahesdi'ive. prosperous
govern ment, to the establishment of old 70
gies and the terror of public swindlers
everywhere.
No wonder the Wings call it a .'strnsge
infatustiou." Itisvery strange to them
C2sorfsld Pla;RIerler.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-07-27

CoUNTERFEIrERs.-Two men, one by
the name of Byrd. and the other named
Kelly, were arrested in West Union,
Doddridge county. aud examined on the
18th inst. for passing counterfeit money,
(Bank notes.) Byrd was committed to
Jail for further examination at the next
term of the County Court. Kelley's ex-
animation before the Justice was not COM
pleted on account of the absence of some
of the witnesses, and was in consequence
adjourned until mex: day. Its thought
that Kelly will be released. but the evi.
dence against the one committed is con.
Sidered quite clear.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-07-27

E1- a farmer in Licking county late
last fall bought forty-six sheep for 500.
He sold his wool for $98. He has incrcas-
ed bis flock thirty nine lambs had lost
none in the meantime. The cost OF keep
ing them he reckoned at $40. This is not
an extraordinary case either. The wool
was of an ordinary quality.
Licking county is said to be the great
est wool county in the Union. Iteven ex-
ceeds Washington county. Pa. The sta
istcs will show it.
What is the use Of going after golden
fleece over plains and oceans Ohio States
men.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-07-27
The County Court.

Attic session of the County Court last
week, John Glen, charged with shooting
a son of James Farlarn, about four years
old, was recommitted, for further trial by
the Circuit Court.
An application for license to sell ardent
spirits was again refused by a tie vote.
A. s. Holden resigned his seat as Pre-.
siding Magistrate. to take effect on the
first day of November, and J. w. Bog
CESS was unanimously chosen to fill the
vacancy.
The county levy was fixed at So, so in
addition to the sixty cents poor tax. and
twenty per cent. upon the State tax for the
payment OF county claims.
The previous action of the Court in re-
gard to new Court House, was set
aside, and an order made to build the same.
Byron J. Basel, N. Golf. J. Lynch.
B. Despard. VIM. A. Harrison, and
Richard Fowkes, were appointed COM
nittee to contract for the same; and ST.
500 wore appropriated for that purpose.
John Doyle was fined SIS, and ssnten-
ced to be confined in Jail ten days. for be-
ing engaged in burning the efegy of A.
S. Holden on the night of the 18th. The
sentence of the Court was suspended I'M
til the Augest term. and the defendant
was bound over in the sum of 500 to
appear at that time and abide by the de-
cision.
The Court adjourned on Thursday eve
ming.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-07-27

~ We return our thanks for copy
of the Masonic Address delivered by
Hon. Charles J. Faulkner.at Martinsburg,
November Sd, 1859. at the celebration of
the centennial anniversary. of the initiation
of General Washington into that order,
and published at the request of the
Lodges of the twenty first district of Yir-
giuia. The address is an excellent one,
displaying no little knowledge of the
subject.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-07-27

YIsIrs or THE PRESIDENT TO THE DEPART
MENTs.-It is stated in the Republic that
President Pierce pays weekly visits to the
Departments, drops into the offices Of the
heads of bureaus. and. so far as his time
will permit, makes himself acquainted with
the business and practical operations OF
the several coordinate branches Of the
Government practice which everybody
will commend, and which viii lead the
people to believe that he viii endeayor 70
g take care thai the laws be faithfully exc
cuted.''
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-07-27

Rev. WESLEY SM1TH.-We call atten-
ton to the article found in another coll
umn, over the signature of Rev. Wesley
Smith. The article alluded to was in
serted in the Register" during our alb
sence of few days, having been first
seen by us in the columns Of our paper;
and we can only say to Mr.. Smith by
way of apology, that had we been at
home, the article of Mr.. Field should have
appeared. just the same. The admission
of his own communication should con-
vince Mr.. Smith that we are not very
particular about the character of articles
published as advertisements" when
signed by their authors. We make NO
pretensions to "that charity that never
faileth," and hope the Rev. gentlem an
will not think hard if we say that if to
avoid an issue raised by himself, and
vent his spleen upon the publisher of a
card, who cares nothing about the mat
ter in controversy. is the true characters
tic of a Minister of the Gospel" we are
not sorry for never having listened to
his teachings.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-07-27


Mr.. EDITOR In your issue of the
18th inst, l find communication address
sed to me, by Rev. S. Field. l ask the
privilege of saying to your readers that
as it regards the challenge and defiance Of
said communication, no person, pre-
sumo, would expect me to meet him al
Milford on the 30th. l beg. therefore.
most respectfully to decline that honor.
But would apprise your readers that as
soon as | have a little leisure, | may cor
rect some of its Misrepresentation, for the
sake of those who were not present to
hear my lecture.
have a word, however, TO say to you,
in the meantime, Mr.. Editor. The large
and respectable congregation present at
Milford on the 9Th inst, will, undoubted-
ly regard themselves very much fiattered
by being published to the world and held
up to ridicule as the 'well trained and de-
luded adherents' of Wesley Smith. And
the methodist portion of the congrega-
ton will be very ungrateful if they do not
feel under great obligations to you for
making your paper the medium of perso-
nal abuse and SANDER of their preacher.
But seriously. sir, is this right? Is
this doing unto others as you would they
should do unto you? Whatever provo
cation Mr.. Field may allege. certainly you
could have none. never injured you
And even under this great provocation,
have no disposition to injure you. Is it
right. on the principles of justice for the
press to hold up Il minister of the gospel
however humble, to the odium, scorn
and contempt of the world? l suppose a
large number of the persons you have
so wantonly traduced to CRAFTY Mr.. Field.
are subscribers to your paper. If they
are willing TO pay for having themselves
advertised as a pack of fools, they will
need great deal of that charity that ne
yer faileth. Whether, when you come
to reflect OH the matter, you will feel dis
posed, as an act of sheer justice to make
the amende honorable, i am unable to deter
mine, having no personal knowledge of
you. We shall see.
Respectfully.
WESLEY SMITH.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-07-27

DOUBLE TRAcK.-Joshua Vansant, ESQ :,
on behalf of the directors of the Baltimore
and Ohio railroad, says that the Board
have authorized the construction of 100
miles of the second track-sixty east and
forty west of Conference.-The of which
are in process of construction. and will be
completed in the shortest practicable peri
od.-FdirHom VfrginiGn.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-07-27

TIE MURDER AT FErrERMAN.-We find
the following additional particulars of the
recent murder near Fctterman, in the
Pruntytown Gazette:
"The cars ran over the body, but it
was taken up stiff and cold. proving that
life had been extinct some considerable
time. The Coroner, Mr.. VIM. E. Rogers.
of this place, summoned jury and held
an inquest over the body, on Sunday NOR
ming. 1t was found that the deceased had
been shot in the breast and stabbed seve-
raj times in different parts of the body
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-07-27
WILLIAM waldo.

The many friends of Mr. Waldo, for
merly resident of our town. will be graf
fed TO learn that the Legislature of Cali
fornia has passed law for his benefit,
which, to some extent, viii reimburse him
for money expended out of his own pri-
vate means for the reliefof. the California
emigrants in the summer and fall of 800.
The appropriation made by the Legisla-
ture is twenty-seyen thousand dollars,
the amount as proved before that body to
have been actually expended by him. The
Legislature of California should also have
allowed interest on that amount 10 say
nothing of the propriety of State and Ma
tional government rewarding great and
humane services like those performed by
VIM. Waldo. As it is, however the Cali
fornia Legislature has acted nobly, and
this act of theirs sets TO rest the carping of
a few who were disposed to withhold from
Waldo the merit of having braved his life
and given up all his means for the relief
of suffering humanity; for the Legislature
had all the facts>of the case before them
and they underwent the strictest inyestiga-
ton.
Our information in regard to this mat
ter IS through private letei 'sSStfSN
here from Mr.. John 7. Greenshaw, former
ly ofour town. and We have no question OF
its being correct.
We copy the above from the ooscola
fMo. Independent, Mr.. Waldo was for
merly a resident of this county, where his
old friends will be'gratifed to hear of this
act of justice of the California Legisla-
ture.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-07-27

THE BLACK wARR1oR-This is the name
of the old war-horse which the President
rode on Thursday at the review of the mill
tary IN New York. He is upwards of
q years of age. and is owned by Major
Merrill. of the Q. S. Dragons. The Black
Warrior participated in the Florida war,
where he received two wounds, and the
only survivor of,the battle with the indi-
ans. The President also rode this favor
tie horse in the Mexican war. cav
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-07-27

ACCIDENT AT NIAGARA FALLs.--A des-
patch in the Tribune, dated Niagara Falls,
Tuesday morning, says;
" Three men, belonging to sc0w which
came down the river last night, got into
n skift alongside the scow, and it is sup
posed fell asleep, when the boat got sepe-
rated from the scow. and was hurried on
by the current with fearful rapidity toward
the falls. This happened about 81 o'clock
last evening. Two of the men. one ma
med Andrew Hannaman, the other a stran-
ger, were hurled at once over the foam
ing sheet; the third. Joseph Able, caught
hold of a stump in his fearful passage and
chung to it,
It's then stated that life boat was sent
for and procured from Buffalo, to be sent to
the aid of the man. but being too light, was
swamPed and carried over the Falls. An.
other despatch, dated at night, says:
"The man went over the Fall ut O'Clock.
A raft had been hoated him which he was
on when they fioated another life boat To-
him and as he was getting ready to jump
into it, the boat struck the raft and
swept him of into the rapids. He attempt.
ed 10 swim for small island, but failed
to reach it. He raised himself up TO his
full height. gave shrek, waved his arms
wildly and disappeared"
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-07-27
APPOINTMENTS.

Messrs. Persley NJ Martin, of Wetzel,
and John Beck of Monongalia have each
been honored by the present Administra-
ton with the high and responsible Office
Of a first class clerkship in the federal ci-
ty-" FIRST class" in this case, meaning
last class. In other words these gentle-
men have been appointed to clerkships of
the lowest grade, and are receiving sa-
larry of but nine hundred dollars. Consi-
dering the majority this district gave for
Pierce in November last, and the firm
ness and reliableness of her Democracy
in all Presidential contests-considering
also the facts that of the few Wings who
held office, from this district, several
have been removed, and that these had
better positions under Fillmore's admins
tration than the new appointees have
under Pieree's-there seems to be some
thing wrong and unjust about the matter;
and it is to be hoped that Messrs. Martin
and Beck will be speedily promoted. 1t
is unpleasant enough in all conscience to
hold a clerkship of any sort in Washing
ton, but when the office is of the lowest
grade, aud the salary a beggarfy pit
lance, the incumbent must feel much like
a galley slave.
Mr.. Martin was last year elected Clerk
of one of the courts in Wetzel-a fact that
is sufficient to vouch for his deserts as a
gentleman and as man of business ha-
bits and talents. He resigned his Office
some time since, and visited Washington.
in the expectation of securing place
with salary at least sufficient to enable
him to keep body and soul together.
As to Mr. Beck, let neighbor of his
be heard. The Monongalia Mirror, pa
per published at his home. and which,
being decidedly Whiggish in its proclivi
ties. cannot be supposed to be friendly to
Democrats. says:
1--WE learn that Mr.. John Beck of this
place, has received the offer of 5000
clerkship in one of the Departments at
Washington. Mr.. B. should have high
er salary. He is the head of a family, a
man of good character and steady hab-
its, and is qualified to sustain the respon-
sibilities of clerkship of higher grade.
This is our impartial verdict in the case.
Fairneont Viryinian.
We learn from those who pretend to
know. that Virginia, and especially Vest
ern Virginia. has met with manifest injus
tice at the hands of the present admins
tration in regard to appointments. Mr..
Beck. we are told. passed very credi-
BILE examination before the committee
and yet was placed in lower position
than some who evinced less qualifications.
1t is certainly very strange. considering
the circumstances under which the pre-
sent incumbent was appointed. that the
office of U. s. Marshal for this district
has been so long neglected, while others
have been attended to long since.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-07-27

The Wn1Tr HOUSE,. "A correspondent
of the Christian Mirror, IA Pastor, . makes
the following statement, which win graft
fly every pious heart:
81 am sure that many parents will re-
Joice to know on unquestionable authori-
ty. that the Presidential mansion is q
house of prayer. Daily social deyotions,
attended on Sabbath morning by all the
inmates of the house, together with the
constant recognition of God at table. while
they mark the highest household in our
land as exempt from the malediction pro-
nounced against those families that call
not upon the name of Jehovah, may
serve to encourage Christians and set a
good example to all" 3R
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-07-27

tbs FErTERMAN HoUsEhas changed
hands, and Messrs- E Bartlett d Co., for
merly of Clsrksburg. are the proprietors.
They seem to be very gentlemanly. fine
fellows. and we the think they are keeping
good house They have painted up and
impr wed the appearance of the house We
ry much. and we take them to be go-ahead
Gazette.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-07-27
~ We have received a eopY Of IFS.

E We have received a copy of Es-
lays on Asylums for persons of unsound
mind. by John NJ Calf, NJ. D.. Superin-
sendent and physician of the Eastern Luz
natic Asylum. of Virginia. at Williams
burg. The work is got up in very neat
style. and contains much valuable infor-
nation on the subject.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-07-27

er the law had been complied with in s,
its particulars. al
But, Mr. Editor. 1 will pursue nj.
matter no farther. have said thus nn ,1s
merely to explain the position Of jackson
county, and have not sought TO wound
the feelings of any one, or to reopen ola
sores. JACKSON Cousr,
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-07-27

re- Graham's Magazine for August
is on our table. The improvement made
in this magazine during the past year,
places it ahead of all competitors among
the Philadelphia publications. The pre-
sent number abounds in excellencies.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-07-27

N. E. CHURCH SouTH CONFERENCE
The annual conference of the N. E.
Church South. meets in this place on the
Gath of August next. Bishop Capers is
expected to preside.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-07-27

RAILROAD BR1DGE CoNPLErED.-The
great iron railroad bridge across the Mo-
nongahela river. about one mile above Fair
mont. Va, was completed last week. 1t
is stated that it cost four hsusdrsf and nine
g 'ir thousand dollars, .ss
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-07-27

@ The receipts of the Crystal Palace
on Friday. the FIRST day after the inaugu-
ration, when it was thrown open to the
public, reached the sum of $4,000. Sc
ven thousand persons, besides exhibitors.
visited the Palace.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-07-27

~F j. Alfred, formerly editor of
the staunton indicator, has issued a pros
peetus for the publication of a Democratic
paper at Weston.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-07-27

It affords much pleasure to the friends
of Mr.. Hayden here. to learn that he has
received the above appointment. He is
worthy and well qualified, and withal. a
good Democrat.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-07-27

ADMINISTRATIONS johnson has
appointed Albert S. Hayden. Esq, of this
place Notary Public for Marion county.
MIR. Hayden is well qualified to discharge
the duties of the Office, being a lawyer by
profession, and skilful with the pen.
FairmOm Virginian
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-07-27

completely took the shine out of the pa
horama of military. Something else
took the shine out of them, too, and that
was the deluge itself Their plumes
we're fiatteued, their equipments dripping,
and the natural color of their pants the
sharpest eyes could not have determined.
The President stood the storm as we'll as
any one An umbrella was forced upon
him. bat finding it did but little or no
good, he repudiated it after a couple of
blocks. and still looked as unruffied and
returned the saiutatious he was greeted
with. as courteously as if the sun had been
shining its brightest
The rain did not extend above I4th ST.;
the thousands, therefore, that had taken
posts IN the neighbOrhOod Of the Palace.
were IN no wise incOmmoded. From an
early hour they had eougregated there in
Imnlense numbers every tree and lamp
p0s4 was fiiIed with the uaterriied De-
maeraey, aud the sidewalks were so
crowded that lsconotion was next 10 i'm.
posE;Sie- After they had waited here a
cOGpIs Of hours. and NO signs OF the pro-
ssession were visible. symptoms of impa-
tIsnce began 70 manifest themselves Lee
az eaads boys and ice cream pediers began
"a 10 brisk business The uaIusrous
minor shuss moreover, whieh dsnS all