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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-03-17
CLINTON FEMALE INSTITUTE

THIS Institution will its third Session the
second Monday in January, 1854. Every branch offe
male education is taught in the Institute and the present
number of Scholars warrants the belief that Schoon
country furnishes greater facilities for impartrg knowledge
expenses will not exceed $l24 for the most
advanced literary course and with the usual number
tra the necessary per year will exceed $40
Board per month in the Institute 50; good Board may be
Tuition for all English branches, per Session weeks
primary $lO all branches in the LIST and Cd Glasses
$12; Junior and Senior Glasses $15.
For particulars the public is referred Circulars,
which can be had by addressing the Secretary the P
pal H. A. BIZZELL. Seey
Clinton, May 20, IS53-39-tfl of Board of Trustees
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-03-17
s. IS51.,'

q SPRING STYLE-DRESS HATSl NOW REA-
Attention is called to the new Style of Hat
oefed Tor png wear for beauty Of materials and style
and for sale at the Hat and Cap Store. {. MYERS
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-03-17

FOR THE BILL.
Southern WhigS.
Badger, of n; c.
Benjamin, of La.
Dawson, of Ga.
Dixon, of Ky.
Geyer, of Mo.
Jones, of Tenn.
Morton. of Fla.
Pratt, of Nd.
Thompson, of hy.-9.
FOR THE BILL.
| Northern WhlgS.
% 0000!
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-03-17

A correspondent of the Wilmington Journal, who
signs himself " 4 Mountain Democrat" recommends
DR.. Columbus Mills. for nomination as Democratic
candidate for Governor. We have expressed pre-
ference for no one of the many prominent men spo-
ken of in connection with the nomination. nor did
the Democratic meeting of Warren conceive it pro-
PER to express choice, being determined to support
the nominee, whoever he may be. 1t belief that
DR. Mills will be entirely acceptable should the Con
vention nominate him; and that he would receive a
warm and cordial support from the entire Democracy
Of this section of the State,
We are glad to see the manifestations of harmoni.
Gus feeling visible in every part of the State in the
Democratic party. Lofty calculations have been made
upon dissentohs among us indeed. almos, the only
hope of success INDUCED by our opponents has beer
based on the probability, as some viewed it, of kick
ing up among the Democrats in some portions OF The
State. The hope is fallacious and those who may
have induged it is doomed to suffer disappointment
We have never seen brighter prospect for entir
unanimity in any party than that shown by the Dem
ocratic party of this State at the present time.
Wdrrenton NeICs
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-03-17

chase, UhlO,
Sumner, Of Massachusetts.
Nine Senators were not present when the vote
was taken 1t is understood that they would have
voted as follows:
FOR THE BILL AGAINST The BILL
Democrats. Wings. $50
Bright, of Ind. Clayton, of Del. Everett, OF Mass
Wright, of N. J. Pearce, Of Md. Cooper OF Penn.
Mallory of Fla lToombs, of Ga.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-10-18

The South Side Democrat in an article
on the election of the U. 9. Senators in
North Carolina speaks in the following
just and handsome terms Of Mr.. Dobbin,
The present excellent and universally po
pular Secretary Of the Navy:
1t is certainly neither our wish or in
tention to write one word which may,
even by implication, SAVIOR of inter ference
State of North Carolina but without
wishing to overlook or disparage the
claims Of others, we must be permitted to
express our qualification at the growing
preference already manifested for the Hon.
James G. Dobbn. His career has been
like the tone of his own loved North Ca
rolina. modest and unassuming, but in
his retirement, the people have sought him
out and don" Justice to his virtues. AS
a representative in Congress, he was mar
ked for his steadfast devotion to principle
earnest and incorporating, and al
though he spoke but seldom he showed
in those efforts that he possessed logi-
cal aud convincing intellect, fully able to
expound the doctrines and views of the
State-rights party. He was but brief
period in Congress when he declined fur
Their service. We next hear of him in the
Baltimore Convention pouring oil upon
the angry waves Of contending elements,
and thrilling the hearts of his auditors by
his warm and impetuous eloquence to
harmony and to victory. Approaching
his services and talents, the democracy
Of his State next sustained him for the
post OF United States Senator, and would
probably have succeeded in eecting him
but for the detection of one or two ambi
tions and selfish men. This only served.
however. to endeAr him vet more to the
democracy of North Carolina. and the
Union, and when a year or two since he
was selected by President Pierce as one
OF his cabinet advisers, the choice was uni
versaIIy approved. In the post assigned
to him he has conducted himself with sin
gulnr discretion and ability, and it would
be difficult 10 Instance a Secretary of the
Navy who has been more deservedly po-
pular.
He possesses. however, talents for de-
bate and taste and aptitude for pari-
mentary life which eminentlv f. him for
the Senate and make that body a far more
appropriate field of usefulness than even
his present position. We hope and be-
Iieve that the democracy of his State will
insist upon his acceptance of this office,
and in that event. we are we'll assured,
that his career as a senator will reflect
credit and dignity upon the place and up
on the State which shall honor him with
her confidence.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-10-18

ITEMS OF Posr- OFFICE LAVA post
Office stamp cut from a stamped envelope.
cannot be used for postage.
A postmaster. under no circumstances,
is allowed TO open letter not addressed
to him.
When letters are missent, it is not law
full to charge postage for forwarding.
All newspapers having words written
on or in them are subject to letter postage.
To entitle papers to be sent to bona fae
subscribers at half cent each, full qua
tiers postage is required in advance.
1t is improper for deputy postmasters
to renose the wrappers of public docu-
ments franked by mcmbers-of Congress.
No paper, or other thing. except bills
or receipts of publishers. can be sent en-.
closed in q newspaper without subiecting
the same to letter postage.
Bona .fde subscribers to a weekly paper
whose postoffice is in an adjoining county.
are allowed to receive papers published in
the county in which they live. free Of post.
age.
Any mark with pen on a circular,
such as dare or any thing ofthe kind, sub
jects it to letter postage.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-10-18
Know Nothing Convention.

The Know Nothinys says the Wash
ington Star, have recently held State
Convention in Philadelphia, wherein
James Pollock the Wing candidate for
Governor was nominated by them. The
Pennsylvania contains detailed report
If their proceedings. Its publication
treated great excitement aud sensation
throughout the city of Philadelphia. the
street being crowded for hours with'per.
ons going into the door to purchase CO.
,ies OF the report. Professor Tiffany Of
Carlisle College, presided, and declared
MS purpose and that Of his friends, to
HithdraW from the order il their proceed
.ngs got into the newspapers. as the pub
ilc knowledge that he. professor at
Carlisle was 4 member OF the order would
'niri him, and "that already had the peo-
Ile become alarmed at the dangerous ten
iency Of a secret organization like this.
aud it was all important that we should
throw more binding guards around our
5ecrets-not only for the purpose Of max
ing sure the election Of our candidates,
but to protect ourselves from any Odium
which might attach to US, if our names
should be exposed. He said that he. for
one. was unwilling to incur the risk Of
such exposures"
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-10-18
CLARKSBURG, WEDNESDAY, OCT. IS, 1856
FOR GOVERNOR,
A. WISE,
OF AOCOMAC.
Subject to the Decision Of tile Democratic
State ConventiOn.
Grave Charge.

The organ Of the man who is known
as F." Archbishop" Hughes, says that the
Know Nothing journals have brought a
grave charge against the Catholic Hiera-
chy, of a neglect of their official duty
They have charged on them the response
bility of not preventing much crime, that
they had the means of preventing. Just so.
The so called 6 hierarchy" could control
all the wild Irishmen in the country and re-
store chaos to order, but it wouldn't suit
the Catholic Church. The priests must
have come chance to cry out persecu-
ton" therefore they allow crime to go
ahead.
"They must foster crime. drunkenness
and poverty, or the poor creatures would
not have to bring money to the confes-
sions. and they would even acquire in
telligencc enough to tell the priest to min d
his own business and they would mind
theirs. The Church lives only upon
drunkenness. crime, riot and Ignorance
We were much panied the other day,
on finding the above in a paper the
" Wheeling Gazette" edited by PrOfeS
sor Of religion. The spirit OF falscaood,
bigotry and Intolerance which marks ii.
is only worthy Of the Spanish lnquisition
or the burners of tie Salem witches.
So far as ovr observation goes, the c:
tholic priests have NOs greater influence
over their Iayuen than have the pro rs,
t"nt c!crsynen, ard We imagine there Is
scarcely person in til" country that
would charge upon our clergy men all the
crimes that are committed. II the priest
have a greater influence than oar clergy
men, it must be because their character
entities them to greater respect, which
we are hardly prepared to admit.
The Charge ;hat Catholic priests " fos-
ter crime. drunkenness and poverty" can
only be made by one who never listened
TO catholic sermon and know nothing
of the catechisrn or instructions of that
christian church, or who would wiIlful:y
and Indignantly assert falashocd to the
prejudice OF their ncigkbOr.
L. will be observed that the Wheeling
Gazette is an exponent and defender OF
" Know Nothingism," and the above is a
specimen Of the means, it takes to preju-
dice the minds Of the people against for
eigners and catholics. AS a protestant
and an American, our cheek is I1antIed
with shame at the reckless prosecutions
by some Of our citizens who claim to be
peculiarly American and christian, of those
who are not governed by the same rcIi'
yous teno,s or were born in the same
country. If the coming Of the Savior o
Man had been postponed to the prescn
day, ana had visited these shores. these
people would not consider his teachings
worth listening to, because of his foreign
birth
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-10-18

VERY STRANGE-The Parkersburg Ga
zette says: $50 far, the Small Note Law
of this State has not met the expectations
of its friends" This is very strange, but
we presume. friend Sterret only intends
10 speak for his own particular locality
With US, the law not only "meets the e1-
pec!ations of its friends. but has Silenced
the opposition of its enemies. and from diff
ferent accounts we have seon, we had sup
posed this was the case all over tho State.
We regret that Petersburg has beea an
exception to this general rule, aAl can
only attribute i: either to great par
TALLY for the "rags" or failure to strict
~ carry out the provisions of the law.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-10-18
Extraordinary Case OF Alleged Bigoml

Extraordinary Case of Alleged Blsamy
The Richmond papers contain accounts
of the examination of the case of Benla-
min F. Prentiss, of Henrico county Va.
recently arrested on q charge of bigamy.
Mr.. Prentiss came from Pennsylvania
many years ago, settled near Richmond,
and by his unexpectionablc conduct gain
ed the esteem of the best citizens. The
Richmond Post says
In the year 1851, he married Miss Mel
cinia Minturn, most worthy and estims-
BILE lady, the daughter of DR.. Minturn, OF
Henrico, and by her got an estate worth
twenty-iv thousand dollars. They have
ever since lived together, until a short
time ago, when rumor because rife that
he had another wife still living in the
State of Pennsylvania. An investigation
was Immediately demanded being issued
by Justice of tho Peace of Henricu
county for the arrest Of Prentiss. Mr..
LeweIIen (constable) was despatched to
Pennsylvania to collect all the material
evidence in the case and after the most
interchangeable efforts. succeeded fully in
accomplishing the object Of his mission
He brought to this city the first wife oil
Prentiss, jr.. handsome. intelligent
young man. 10 years Of age, and two 9th
cr witnessrs. Laurence Kulp and Charles
5tiner-the former Of whom was present
at the marriage Of the parties and the
latter for some time lived in the SAINT
town with them, where they were recog
nizcd by all their acquaintances AS hus.
oand and wife. The marriage was solem
nized by Henry KuIp, the father of the
witness, and a Justice Of the Peace, fol
the county of Mifiliu. in Pennsylvania.
The first marriage, it appears. took place
on the 2Ist of February, 1884. Young
Prentiss, in his testimony, sniG he cOulc
only recognize the prisoner as his father
from the likeness he borne to bis uncle:
in Pennsylvania, but he recollected the
TACT of man he called father leaving
home many years ago with his brother
he first Mrs. Prentiss resides ut Milton
Pa, and highly respected. She has two
children, and was formerly Miss. Hun
ter. From all the testimony, the Exanai
ming Court decided to send the prisoner
(who is fine, noble looking man before
he Circuit Court for trial on the I5,l
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-10-18

A DELICATE SEARCH-The st. Louis
Herald states case of young lady Of
the most undoubted responsibility, who
entered shoe store in that city, and ask
ed to be shown some gaiter boots; a num-
Der were shown TO her which she exam
ined and tried on. While the attention
OF the storekeeper was occupied with an
other customer, several pairs of CATERS
disappeared. The lady concluding not to
purchase. he was compelled TO accuse her
of secreting his shoes she denied it, and
he insisted. and proceeded 70 search, and
found several pairs suspended by hooks
which we're attached to the lady earters.
He took from their hooks those belonging
TO him. and left there several others,
which had no doubt been taken from
stores She was allowed to depart.
:
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-10-18

FLoRrDA ELEcrIoS. The returns from
Florida indicate complete Democratic
triumph in that State, by increased ma
jorities. Leon county gives Giles Max.
well. t G democratic candidate for Com
gross, SO majority WaIulla. MAXWELL SO
majority: Jefferson, Maxwell gag MAORI
ty; Madison. Max weIl So majority. The
entire majority for Maxwell Is about 800.
The LegisIatnre is strongly democratic.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-10-18

4 laroe number Of the membersleft be-
fore the nomination was made. This IS
shown from the fact that only 482syotes
were cast while the Council opened with
.e53 members. The session is said 10 have
.been more boisterous than any other that
ever has ever been assembled inthat city:
The groans, the cheers, the Misses, and
the calls to order could be distinctly
heard in e.halls and Hobbies.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-10-18
gators TInmIsngged.

It would crafty our curiosity to know
whether we only, or about fifty otheredl-
tors have been humbugged by certain
New York firm. Some time since, we re-
ceiYed from Messrs. Harcourt, Bradley d
Co., polite circular stating that If we
would publish for three months two seVe-
raj advertisements Herewith sent, our
bill should be paid at sight. OF course,
all the while of the extreme liberality OF
The business men who ordered their work
done without stopping to chatter concern
ing the price. About the same time, the
same advertisements appeared in the
Washington Star, the Louisville Times,
the Winchester Virginian, the Wheeling
IntelIigencer, the Parkersburg News, and
The Clarksburg Register, and in numerous
other papers no doubt. Our bill was sent,
as requested, with the first number of our
paper in which the advertisements were
inserted. No response. Then we wrote
letter, and sent the bill. Still no re-
Spouse. Perhaps Cooper, or some OF the
rest, had better luck. Let ms hear from
you. brethren of the quill.-Fairn'on'
Virgini0n.
We are sin that round" as we have
been in several others Of the same kind.
There appears to be general system Of
swindIing publishers of country papers
practised in New York, and we now in
tend to publish Nd more foreign adver-
tisements unless they come FROM persons
whom we know to be responsible or are
paid for in advance. We would recon
mend the adoption CT like rule by all
other publishers. What say you?
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-10-18

STATE CONVENTION. The Richmond
Enquirer says that " the dispute as to
the time and place for the meeting of the
Democratic State Convention is definitely
settled upon the 3Gth of November" 1t
is so considered in this part of the State,
and our delegates are preparing to attend
it at that TINE,
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-10-18


from the south ~ ard, and in the thick fog
which lasted all the lime until we reach
ed Broad Cove, 10 miles north of Cape
Race:
We then proceeded by land TO Wenews
which we reached on Friday last. we there
obtainedian took charge of small schoo-
ner, which was hired for the purpose. and
proceeded Immediately in search of the
wreck and boats bruised round in stor-
my gale of wind from the north east, but
discovered no trace of ship or boats.
Isent word to Capt. Leitch ofsthe stea-
mer City of Philadelphia, acquainting him
with the catastrophe, and am informed
he sent off two vessels which he had em-
Fployed about his own ship; no trace of
articles or Attic or boats could be found.
but there were many vessels in the neigh
borhood where the disaster occurred.
1t is not at all unlikely that many lives
have been saved. There is no doubt In
my mind the Artic is total loss.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-10-18
Know NoTn1xa CoxyESr1oS-Tt

hNow-NoTnIN0 CoNvENTIoN.-The
KnowNothing State Convention nomina-
ted Daniel UlImans Esq, as their candi-
date for the governorship Of New York.
Mr.. .. is an aminent f" Silver Grey"
wing politician. It was also resolved to
support James W. Barker for mayor Of
this city. Mr.. Ullman has accepted the
nomination, and pledged himself. if cleo
ted, to carry out the principles of the or
der. He received 257 votes out of 48s.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-10-18

Ra We understand that the /" Know
Nothings" have kindly consented to let
the Democrats have the next Governors of
Virginia. 1t has all been arranged in
Washington city. Of course the Demo
crazy of Virginia feel grateful for this gen
rous consideration of their interests.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-10-18

BARBOUR CIncu1r CoURr.-The Circuit
Court for Barbou. county set Gu last week
Judge Edmiston on the bench. seYe-
raj minor cases Of assault and battery
were disposed of. Gnd the case of Elliott
Is. Keller. involving large tract of val
liable land, was commenced. What has
been the result we are not informed.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-10-18

ANOTHER ADvANoB. The Boston Dali
ly Mail. for many years published as
penny paper, has on account Of the price
Of paper, advances its price to two cents
per copy. 1t has, however som ewha In
creased its dimensions. The great scarsi-
ty and high price OF printing paper will
probably bring about an effort to have
the duty on the article, imposed by the
present tariff, repealed along with the
duty on coal. Cheap reading and cheap
fuel have become two of the necesssries
Of life. TX
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-10-18

Coon GRoP.-We understand the crop
ofcorn, wheat and oats, on the Meat House
Fork in Doddridge, is very fine. Mr..
Amnziah Bee informs us that on two
acres Of ground he raised 100 bushels Of
corn, and that his crop is very good. -.
Well done, Doddridge. Weston Herald.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-10-18

CURIOUS SURGICAL OPEaATroS. "A
child TWO and half years old, whom
beneGcient nature. in one of her strange
freaks, had endowed with two hands up
on one arm. vas lately relieved Of one Of
the nppendages, and from Interpretations
hand enough flesh was dissected to man
ufacture neat thumb for the hand
that was allowed to remain, and which
lacked that necessary limb. The opera
ton was performed while the patient was
under the influence Of chloroform, and the
hand thus made to order is doing well.
VIZ BsLfard StaRdara.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-10-18

G8- The VALLEY Democrat" comes to
US with the addition of " Public Advert
ser'' to its name, and several columns, to
its pages. 1t is an excellent Democratic
paper, and we hope is we'll sustained.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-10-18

ODD FELLows' Professionally Thursday
last was GALA DAY for the brotherhood
of Odd Fellows. II was day of the
pleasurable exhibition of their symbols
and system-a day Of communion in the
bonds of Friendship. Love and TrGth,--
Although their numbers were not large.
their enjoyment Of the occasion was COM
plete. for Everything passed of harmon
iousY. atfording to our citizens, specta-
tors. also, a pleasant and interesting series
Of exercises, which will doubtless be long
remembered in connection with the peace
full and steady progress Of the Order in
their IHorgdntotOn Mirror
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-10-18

BANK FALuRE,-The Eighth Avenue
Bank, in New York. had failed 1t was
established last year. was small concern,
and conducted on the free banking prin
ciple, The circulation. by the last week
ly average, was $97. 686; The deposit line,
$72, 236, The former issecured by stocks
of the State or Federal Government, and
by bond and mortage. The latter will
probably fail in the loans and discounts,
which last week amounted TO $ll5,24l.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-10-18

The SHOE TRADE.-rhis branch of the
business of our city is aourishing beyond
example. and is annually increasing mex
tent. We have for some weeks past been
struck with vast display Of boxes. piled
up, tier upon tier, forming a half moon
battery (if we may so describe il round
the front of Messrs. Herman 4 Co.'s.
wholesale shoe store corner of Main
street and Market squares. These boxes
are ever and anon moving of and their
places being supplied Immediately with
others, bearing new marks and numbers,
to meet the constant requirements OF the
extensive country trade of that house.
which probably does larger business in
their line than any other in Virginia-at
least we should Judge SO as they inform
US that they have sent off to their custo
mers in North Carolina and Virginia. an.
average of about one 6unared 6ores per
day. for the last four tOeeks. This IL some
thing decidedly worthy of notice, and it
tells well for the growing trade of our ci-
ty. But Messrs Herman & Co. do
wholesale business exclusively and from.
tho .d vantages they possess are enabled
to sell TO country dealers upon better
terms than If they were to seek their sup
plies at the orLh.-Norfoik Herald,