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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-02-22

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JAMES BOSHER, President
JOHN 81. BosHKH. Secretarv - -
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-02-22

D UNI, Gc.-Hhd superior old Jamaica Rum
HI finest Cognac Brandies, dark and pale old Ap.
pie and Peach Brandy, together with a generals.
sortment of Wines and Liquors, for sale BY
de I8 RIM BURTON
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-02-22

At 3 o'clock the House adjourned.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-10-12
The Recent Killing of Major Arnold at
Fort Graham.


On the authority of private letter from
Fort Graham, Texas. the Washing ton Star
gives new version of the alleged duel
in which Major Arnold. of the Cd dra-
goons, was killed by Assistant Surgeon
Steiner. 1t seems that Steiner and Lieut..
Bingham were quarreliing, aud so distur-
biug the garrison as to compel the com.
mander. Major Arnold, to go to them and
order them to their respective quarters,
Steiner then told y. that If he placed him
under arrest, he would kill him. This
threat being taken us II mere ebo!u'iOn of
passion, Arnold took NO notice of it. and
the quarrellerS went 10 their respective
quarters. On the Eext day, WHEN
they had time TO COL their passions,
Arnold sent the AdjaIaut of the post with
an order to arrest 30 II. Ttlry were foun
at Lieut.. Bingham's quarters, apparently
about to renew the quarrel. Steiner. on
reading the order for his arrest, gave
himself up. and again remarked that he
would kill any man who should arrest him,
and desired to see Arnold. The Adju-
tant advised him not to 60 over to AS
quarters, lest he might commit himself by
using violent and in jubordinate language;
but he persisted in going there.
In a few moments. the Adiutaut heard
pistol shots there-six--and. rushing over,
found Arnold laying weltering in his blood
in the passage between his two rooms
Steiner had fired four shots, each of which
had taken effect, and Arnold had fired two
neither of which hit s. Arnold lived but
fifteen minutes after being shot. Steiner
had escaped when the Adjutant entered.
but he re-arrested him, few moments af-
forwards, saying that he was about to
mount his horse to go and deliver himself
up to tie civil authorities. He is now in
custody at the post. Mrs. Arnold was in
the Majors quarters, and probably saw
the whole atfray. Steiner's offence is
punishable with death, of course, under
law, and we take for granted that he will
will be forthwith court martialled. unless
the civil authorities take him by writ of la
6eas corpus out of the hands of the militia
ry-and afterwards, if the law courts fail
to convict him.
Steiner, who is a native Of Pennsylva-
MIA. is said to be one of the most accom-
plished surgeons in the service, and SO
devoted to his profession, that during the
Mexican war, after he had sufficiently at
tended to the wounded on the American
side, he was in the habit of going over
among the Mexicans and dressing and
operating on their wounded.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-10-12
For the Register.


Mr.. EDrroR: Let me trouble You with
brief refutation of the position taken by
"A True Democrat in his second article.
The logic of that gentleman falls TO the
ground before the fact that our excellent
fellow-citizen, John G. Campbell. tOas moi
the only gentleman recommended to the
Board of Public Works for the appoint
ment of Superintendent Of the North-wes-
tern Turnpike. Mr.. Kidwell was recon-
mended totlfat Board by at least as ma
ny and as respectable citizens as Mr..
Campbell; and if he made no personal
application himself. SO much the better, il
showed becoming modesty that cannot
be too highly appreciated in these days
of political ignorance and impudenee. In
qualifications, Mr.. Kidwell has every ad-
vantage. He knows all about roads,
while Mr.. Campbell knows nothing.
1 say again. that Mr.. Armstrong
course in regard 10 this..matter is entirely
justifable and praiseworthy. and is SO
considered by the whole disinterested por-
ton of our population.
VISDIcAToR-
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-10-12
TEMPLAR.
Protection aud Free Trade.

If we want an evidence of the final and
complete triumph of the principle of
Free Trade before the tribunal of public
opinion, We have it in the following con-
cession of the venerable organ, and, in
times past, the most jealous champion of
Protection
We presume, as matter of course,
that Congress at its ensuing session will
take some steps in order to reduce the
present amount of revenue, which is fan
beyond the legitimate wants of the Gov
eminent and an unnecessary tax upon the
people, tending, by supplying such large
surplus. to wasteful and useless expendi-
ture, or, what would be even more IN
fortunate, to the encouragement of a bel
licose feeling towards foreign nations
1t is in the columns of the National In
tetLigcncer that We find this epitaph on the
grave of Protection. 1t is comprehensive
thoagh brief, and embraces an admis-
sion of the fallacy of the old Wing argu-
ments against the success Of the revenue
tariff OF '46-a confession that an impost
yielding an income beyond the legitimate
wants of government, IS an Unnecessary
tar upon tile people, and that redun-
dant revenue leads to tOaStefuL and useless
erPenditure-and finally. recognition of
the necessity of still further reduction
OF duties until they fall within the wants
OF an economical administration Now.
indeed, may we exultingly claim that
our work is fairly done" since the most
inveEerate prOtectionist paper in the land
thus strikes its colors and abjures alIegi-
ance TO the cause, TO the support of which
IL has deYOtad tho hest e Eco 81.
best of its ability. Not yet, however,
Ii Is true that the enemies of Free Trade
are either silenced or compelled to re-
nounce the policy of protection. II is true
that the verdict of public opinoin has
been given in unequiyocal and emphatic
condemnation of that policy. Still the
the judgement of the people has not been
executed in the legislation of the govern
ment, and the sentiment of the country
has not found its adequate and appropri-
ate expression. The Democratic party
cannot enjoy the serene satisfaction of an
obligation discharged and triumph ACHE
we'd, until the principle of Free-Trade in
Its utmost possible latitude is recognized
and exemPhfied in the policy of the gov.
ment.
we have abundant assurance that the
President will recommend a reduction a
the rates of impost. 1t will be the DUTY
OF Congress to give effect to the sugges.
ton of the Administration, and the mani,
fest will of the people. But, here fresl
obstacles will aTise. Different interest.
VIII contend with all the tenacity of pet
ted and Pampered greed, for the continu
anee OF the favorite bounty. Despairine
OF success single handed, they viii com
oine forces, and in the last resort will re-
slst any reduction of duty with all tn,
expedients and resources known in tn,
strategy of Log-rozing. The friends o
Free-Trade have, however. but to stan;
hrm, to ensure an easy triumph The ac
ton Of the next Congress viii determine
whether the Democratic party are homes
I'm their profession of devotion tn -
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-10-12

the presence of the European courts, and
to make them understand by their atti-
tude q by their costume, that they had
the honor of belonging to a republican
country. Under the question of costume,
there is visibly question of principle
A few more words on this subject, and
l have done. Among the lot of diploma
tic and consular agents Just arrived, three
of them democrats. and issuing from un-
der Mr., Marcy's new order, as it may be
said. have brought uniforms with them
to wear at court, One of them I met this
morning, Mr.. De Leon, formerly editor
OF tue Southern Press, at Washington,
who goes to. Alexandria as Consul Gene
raj. Uuitiag diplomatic with consular
duties. who has coat, made IN WASH
S.9ton, which has three golden stars on
each collar. and an eagle on each breast.
Isthat carrying out the new order, or
did Mr.. Marcy say in his circular, $50 far
as you can do it," so as to allow ola sliding
sca!e to- Democratic patriotism
In conclusion. [ repeat. that too much
praise cannot be bestowed on Mr.. Sand
ford for his bold and patriotic initiation oil
the new order.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-10-12
Tux MARIETTA AND HrLLspoRoueH Raj

Tux MARIETTA AND HILLsDoRoUGH Rail-
ROAD CoNsoL1DATIoN.-It is stated that
the proposition for the consolidation of
the interests of the Cincinnati and Hills
borough. and Cincinnati and Marietta
railroads, embodies. as one of its principal
features, the following agreement
said new corporation. formed BY such
consolidation, shall make tie best practical
BILE connection with the North Western
Railroad Company. through the city OF
Marietta. and that The said come ctlon
shall involve and iaclude-
81. A favorable site for high Bird re
over the Ohio river. 81 rs not to interrupt
the navigation thereof.
SO. The ShosteSt distance to The city of
Baltimore, IN 4AargLani, L.ading through
a proper crossing Of said river
IS. No grades or curves less favorable
than those employed upon the said North
Western Virginia Railroad
Although the direct connection at Par.
kerSburg is abandoned by the consolida-
ton, it would appear from this agreement
that every care is to be taken to secure
the trade to and from this city. over the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad via Mariet.
ta.-Sun.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-10-12

MOB LAW AND MURDER IN THE CHERor
KEE NATIoN.-The Van Buren, (Ark. In
telligencer gives an account of the arrest.
by party of Cherokees, of two respec.
table citizens, Andy Adair and G. w.
Adair. jr.. on the pretext that they had
been concerned in the late murder. A
portion of them conveyed g. w. Adair a
short distance, and commenced shooting
him, and when the other party heard the
hring they commenced on Andy. and
shot, it is said, one hundred balls in his
body. Before the murGerers left the
scene OF the work. many speeches were
delivered over the body of Andy, and
each one as he finished, struck his knife
into the body.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-10-12
~ There is at Saratooa

E@ There is at Saratoga Springs a
fine New Foundlaud dog that for the last
year and a-half has watched the approach
and departure of the railway cars from
that place. The animal was accidental
!y left at Saratoga about eighteen months
ago, and since that time not a train has
departed nor one arrived, but what this
devoted dog is in the depot. anxiously
and faithfully watching for his MASTER
For eighteen long months he has never
failed to De on the ground. He examines
every stranger infinitely. but makes ac-
quaintance with no one. Nobody knows
where he eats. sleeps. or any thing further
about him. than that he has not found his
master yet.-Al6any Transcript.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-10-12

Trade, or are merely playing false III,
the people and striving for bower v; "s'a
captivating clamor. They have the M. =
err, the way is clear, the object easy af ~,
tainment. Nv
There may be some difficulty in ad.
ljusting the details of any scheme of di.
minishing the duty in every scheme. how.
ever, regard should be had to the sound
Democratic maxim of exemptinp labor as
far as possible from any burden or taras
ton. Those necessaries of life which arc
essential to the comfort of the poor should
be relieved of every burden, and such mr..
ticles of luxury as enter only into the
consumption of the affiuent, be made to
discharge the duty of impost Under this
rule. the thirty per cent duty on sugar
would be reduced to the lowest possible
figure. if it should not be entirely abolish
ed. But We need not enumarate instan-
ces-the principle is of easy application.
Another rule equally distinguished and
general In its nature, would adjust any
system OF impost duties SO as to impart
the utmost stimulus to the shirt Of ;nte,.-
nal improvement. and to afford eyerv "a.
cility 10 the completion of those Grand
railway projects which are developinr the
resources and power of the country with
such wonderful effect. Railway iron, and
indeed iron of general consumption, should
be taxed if taxed at all, with a view to this
end, as well as 10 the comfort of the mas
ses. The iron interest is fully adequate
to sustain itself without the help of q
bounty from government.
The manufacturing interest viii appear
before Congress in new but not incon-
silent character---it will be heard in the
lobby clsmoiing for a reduction of duty
on the raW material. Now we have no
objection to the free Importation of chem
icals, drugs. dye-stutfs. and other raw ma
terial of manufacture which may not COM
pete with our own agricultural produc-
tons; but it is certainly an extreme in
justice in those who enjoy all the advan-
tage of protection TO grudge the farmer
the small bounty on his wool. Even this
sacrifice, however. the country would
cheerfully make in favor of wise prin-
ciple, and to secure the benefits of just
and liberal system of Free Trade.-R Rich
nond Enquirer.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-10-12
Guuper's Glarksburs Rsglster
c1ARKsBuRG, WEDNESDAY, OCT. 1a, 1858.
The Difficulties betw cen Russia and
Turkey.


The steamer America, which arrived
from Liverpool last week, brings the news
that the Sultan of Turkey is determined to
adhere to his amendment to the terms of
Cancellation between himself and the en-
peror of Russia, even at the hazard Of a
war and that active preparations are be-
ing made to prosecute hostilities.
As the Gear will hardly yield any of
his demands, war seems inevitable be-
tween these two powers, and natural
inquiry is, what will be its effects upon
the balance of the world ? All specula-
tons on the subject are. of course, mere
suppositions, but as natural causes pro-
duce natural effects, we can, perhaps,
with some degree ofreason. expect some
important results from the anticipated col
lision.
1t is we'll remembered that Hungary
was only crushed by the interference of
Russia, and the general opinion is. that
"ASASuS hlh AuSILld hOulu have OtGu
compelled to acknowledge the indepen-
dence of Hungary and now that the at
tention of Russia is engaged in aother
quarter, it is but reasonable to suppose
that Kossuth, who has been quietly await
ing some favorable opportunity to renew
his efforts for the freedom of his native
land, will endeavor to once more rally his
countrymen to strike for their liberties
and the influence which he has hereto
fore exercised over them, is sufficient evil
dence upon which to base belief that
he will be successful. There is, also,
undoubtedly, an understanding between
Kossuth, Mazzini and other leading patri-
OTIS. that whenever the proper time comes.
common cause is to be made with all the
patriots of Europe, to hurl every mon
arch from his throne. IF such an ar
rangement does exist, and is properly car
ried into effect, who can doubt the sue
cess of the undertaking, and who can but
pray for its success
The great desire manifested by most oil
the European powers to adjust the diff
culties between Turkey and Russia, show
that great fears are entertained of a ge-
neral outbreak of the populace, in the
event of war, and complete overthrow
of their royal dynasties. and they have ia,
ken the affairs of the Turk in hand, and
seem determined to force him into a com.
promise at all hazards, and he seems
equally determined to maintain his own
rights and dignity. The settlement Of
the Kozta case by NJ. Hulseman, (ifru-
NOR be true, } also shows great anxiety on
the part of the Austrian government to
leave nothing unsettled that might ham
per her energies in the expected con,
test. Indeed, every movement of the
crowned heads of Europe evinces great
terpidation. and we sincerely hope thai
their fears are not groundIess. but thai
the people wM rise in their might and
assume that position which naturally
belongs to them.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-10-12

AccIDENr.-On last Tuesday. as son
of the late Elisha Nu:ter. living about
two miles from town, was narrowing with
pair of oxen. he was by some means
thrown under the harrow and badly inju-
red. One of the teeth of the harrow
struck him in the abdomen, letting out a
portion of his entrails. We.are happy to
learn, however, that he is doing well, and
is likely to recover.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-10-12

SHOOTING AFFAIR.-Mr. Joseph Hill
was arrested and tried before three JUS
tees, on last Saturday. on the charge of
shooting at Shadrack Hurst, on the 4th
inst. He was acquitted on the charge OF
felony, and held to bail in the sum of
one hundred dollars to keep the peace for
twelve months. Mr.. Hurst and his son
James NJ, were also bound over in a like
sum for the same length of time.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-10-12

The Policy OF THE ADSIINIsTRATIoE.-
We perceive, in many of our exchanges,
attacks on the administration for the man
ner in which the public patronage has
been distributed in the north and north
western States. The complaint is, that
many responsible and lucrative offices
have been bestowed on those who, in times
past, have entertained freesoil sentiments
These complaints would be most I'm Just
coming from any quarter but they are
well-nigh ridiculous, coming as most of
them do, from the wings of the South.
In the midst of the antislavery excite
ment, aud when the Union was in the
greatest jeopardy, General Taylor appoin-
ted leading frcesoilers to prominent cabi-
net positions, and under the dictation of
such men as Thomas Ewing of Ohio. and
William Ii. Seward Of New York, conferred
Il vast majorityof the offices in the North
and Northwest on factious agitators. This
fact was well known yet the Southern
Wings, the very men who are now so clam
erous, were as mute and as silent as a
churchyard. Thomas Ewing as Secretary
of the Interior, Jacob Collamer, as Post
master General, John NJ. Clayton, as Sec
rotary of State, and William NJ Meredith,
as Secretary of the Treasury. with William
Ii. Seward and Truman Smith, as special
Congressional leaders, did not excite the
Wings of the South when Wing was
President /; but now when the time Of trial
has passed by, the appointment of de-
putty post master, who once belonged to 8
freesoil organization, is denounced as the
objectionable sin, because a Democrat
fills the chair of the chief Magistrate.
We have no sympathies with abolition
lists, or free -soilers, or fActionists of any
hue or stripe but yet we are willing to
defend and justify the motives which in
duced the President to adopt the course
he has adopted in distributing the patron
age of the government. We believe that
his motives were elevated and patriotic
We believe that he wished to put an end
to dangerous faction, and unite the Dem
ocratic party in the support of those great
principles on which the happiness Of the
country depends. If he has failed in the
accomplishments of his purposes, the causes
of the failure are to be found in the low
cunning and mean hypocricy of the men
with whom he had to deal. IL is danger
GUS to treat with men who are bankrupt
in character. for they will respect no stip-
ulations. because they do not fear dis
grace. e. Washington Sentinel.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-10-12

ELECTION FOR COUNTY SURvEYoR.-The
result for County Surveyor at CIarksburg
precinct, was Raymond 81 Boggess 50,
and Patton 10. Returns from none of
the other precincts had been received
when our paper went to press.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-10-12
~ Tho Western Bulletin nrinted

@ Tho Western Bulletin, printed in
Mason county, comes to US in new dress,
and the name changed to the Western
Messenger, with Mr.. VIM. R. Murrell
as assistant editor. The Messenger is a
good paper and we wish its editors great
success.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-10-12

Tit EMPEROR OF RUSSIA AND HIS TRoops
A gentleman of New York, who was
recently present in St. Petersburg at a
review of 16O, 900 Russian troops by the
Emperor, the Mirror says, describes him
as perfect specimen ofthe physical man.
In height six feet three, and admirably
proportioned, with snow white hair and
ruddy conutenance. He was plainly
dressed in dark green frock. with a black
chaPeau without feathers and mounted
on a coal black charger of immense size,
the Car looked "eTery inch king"
As the troops were passing before him.
he suddenly raised his hands as a signal
for halt. when he dismounted, walked
up to private in the ranks, and asked
him to inhibition his coat. On finding
that the soldier was without a shirt, the
Emperor promptly ordered the officers OF
the company to Siberia, and the officers
of the regiment were instantly degraded
to the rank ofprivates.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-10-12

RoBERT swANN.-The jury. after ha-
wing been out several days. returned a
verdict of "not guilty. The verdict
has, We suppose, occasioned no surprise to
any one, 1t has been expected from The
beginning.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-10-12

ES'' About sunrise of the morning
of the 2Sth Semptember VIM. c. Get,
tings escaped from the Jail of Preston
county, having in the night sawed of two
large chains attached TO the door of his
cell. He had no doubt been furnished
with false key to open the door of his
cell. He got out of the front door by
rushing past the daughter of the jailor
just as she unlocked it.
&c Gettings is still at large. He was
confined upon two charges of felony, one
for stabbing, the other for horse steal
ing.