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Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-08-23

SERIOUS CHARGE AGAINST THE HUDSON
Bar CoMPANy.-The New York CONNER
zeal publishes the following extract from
a letter dated Washington Territory.
June 2s, 1854" addressed TO gentle
man in that city. but it does not believe
the story;
Il have no further information respect
ing the Hudson Bay Company. The re-
port mentioned to you in one of my for
mer letters that they were instigating the
Indians to murder the settlers from the
States, Offering to furnish them with arms
and ammunition for this purpose, is gener-
ally circulated here, and is believed
/ will not assume to vouch for its truth
illness I hope it is not so; but fear it
i; the n1ian3 themselves affirm that it is.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-08-23

The COUNTY CoURr.-The County
Court was in session uring the whole of
last week. and has not yet adjourned.
James Munroe gave his bond and was
qualified as Constable for the First Dis
trict
The Grand Jury found twelve true
bills for assault and battery.
Michael Stewart, charged with stealing
$50 from Thos. Laugon. was sent on, for
further trial by the Circuit Court.
The case of Barney Lynch, who killed
John McVey, and who has been arrested
has not yet been disposed of.
The case Of the Overseers of the Poor
Us. Geo. N. Duncan. upon charge Of bas,
tardy, was continued till next Thursday
The most of the week was occupied
with the case Of the N. w. Va. R. R. Co
Us. A. F. Barnes. upon report of the
Commissioners, and is still before The
Court.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-08-23
FRA NkLIN PIERCE.
WASHINGTON, D. c.. August 4. 1854.

AN IMPORTANT Law SU1T.-Thcre is
now pending in the Federal Court at
StauntOn, Virginia. a suit against Colonel
Huger, late a super intendent of the Ma
tional Armory at Harper's TcTSry. 1t is
broushtby MeSsrs. Brown. Beekham d.
Co.. against the Supcrintr ndent. to gain
possession of strip Of land on the south
bank of the Potomac river. which the par
ties claim under Virginia land warrant
laid a few years since upon vacant
land" or land not properly included in
the grant from Harper or Wager to the
United States. This strip has been occu
pied for more than fifty years by the gov
eminent works, and no question as to the
titles has ever before been raised. Great
value is now set upon it because it is thus
occupied. The counsel for the claimants
are MeSsrs. Walter Jones, A. ii. H. Stu
art, Thomas J. Richie, and Andrew Hun
ter for the United States. Messrs. James
NJ. Mason, Fleming B. Miller, and per-
haPs other eminent men. They were en-
gagged last week in taking the testimony
OF the coolest inhabitants" Among the
curious old papers noticed in the testimo-
ny was the original Z" Proprietary Grant"
from Lord Thomas Fairfax, Baron Of
Cameron. to Robert Harper, dated in
1861. The trial will probably come on
in October next. and is expected to at
tract great interest, as we'll from the val
ue and Importance of the property involv-
ed as the eminence of the counsel. 1t
will be conflict of master minds.
Nat. Inteltigencer.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-08-23

nent and any community ia which they
existed tosat great ext mt, We have no
fears for its futnre Il wis conceived
in sin. bronght forth IN iniq uifY, and.
like all the wicked. it shall not live out
half its days. There is too much virtue
and intelligence. and too much devotion
To republican institutions in the Ameri-
can people to sustain any such principles:
They have only. to be informed of the
character Of. this bydra-headed monster
to scout it f1om them as they would a
mad dog. TtsSnoyelty will soon be over
the Incompatible materials drawn toge-
Their will refuse to unite when the yenal
find their ends unanswered. and the hon
est learn that the enemy that they
enlisted to fight exists only in the distort-
ed imaginations of political hacks who
sought a hobby upon which to ride into
places of profit and honor their own mer
its had failed in securing. 1t will then
die like its great prototype the Native
American party, and only be remember
ed as one of those " nine days wonders"
which hatch out, hustle gaily about for a
day, and are gone.
We shall probably revert to this sub
ject again.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-08-23
Lobby Legislation.

Uponsa motion of Hon. John Letcher.
committee was raised in the House of
Representatives few days before the ad-
journment of Congress, to examine into
the charge made, that improper inHuen-
ces were exerted upon members, to Sc
cure their aid in favor of measures pen
ding before Congress. The chaipmau of
that committee has made report in
which he exposes part of the appliances
used. 1t seems that Colt, has spent
$4,000 in endeavoring to get continu-
alton of his patent on pistols, and that
$4,000 more was held by his agent for
the same purpose. In the Richmond
Enquirer we find the following on this
subject
That the theory of legislation is one
thing. and the practice quite another. will
not be disputed by any person who takes
the trouble. or rather INDUCES the graft
Gcation of reading Mr.. Letchcr's report
from the Committee on Congressional
Corruption. That members Of Congress
act only from an impulse of patriotism, that
they are above any other influence than
that of reason and eluquence, that their
conduct is determined by an exclusive re-
gard to the public interests. that no igno-
ole ambition and no sordid motive, ever
diverls them from the path of duty and
OF honor, may be the opinion of credulous
country gentlemen. Alas MIR. Lelcher
disPcls this pleasing delusion, and tell the
- honest masses" quite different story.
From the revelations of this report we
discover that the legislation Of the coun-
tryis controlled by the outside influence OF
lobby men and agents. In advance Of
the session, these people perfect their
plan Of operations. They engage rooms,
they employ servants, they lay in an ample
supply OF choice liquors. They form com
binations, they subsidize newspapers
Their influence is as subtle as it is all pre-
vadng. They enlist in the service per-
sons Of ever rank-decayed politicians
and blooming prostitutes. They make
handsome presents. they give sumptuous
entertainments. In detecting the weak
points OF honorable members, they dis
play an acuteness Of perception which is
truly marvellous. Then they direct their
battery and keep up an incessant fire, un-
til practicable breach is effected. To
the vanity of one man they administer
adulnGion to the stomach of another.
champagne and oysters. The opposition
of this member yields to the Establishment
Of woman he support Of that one is
bought and paid for in hard cash.
The secrets of lobby Legislation are i'm
penetrabIe by even the severest scrutiny
With all his power and all his skill In
cross examination, Mr.. Letcher could not
wiring satisfactory confession from a sin
gle witness. With all his penetration, he
could not get more than a glimpse into
the mysteries, Of the system Of lobby
legislation. Enough, however is disclosed
to convince the country, that Congress is
not conventicle of Puritans.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-08-23

S1NGULAR.-The Paterson Nj. In
telligencer gives curious incident OF the
late thunderstorm A little girl was stand
ing at a window, before which was a
young maple tree. After brilliant flash,
complete image of the tree was found
imprinted on her body. This is not the
first instance of the kind but it is a
singular phenomenon.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-08-23

A Mock NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. CoxsE-
ouENCE,-The Syracuse Standard says
that at Clifton Spring. n short time since,
gAy party was assembled. among them
Miss NJ, Of Buffalo. and Frank NJ, of
Syracuse. In the course Of the evening,
gayety began to flag, and some one pro-
posed a marriage. Up springs the gay
young Miss NJ, and expressed willing
ness TO be a bridge. She was followed by
Frank N, who joyfully consented to be n
groom. A young gentleman present, who
sometimes deals in jewelry, and is we'll
known in Syracuse circles. performed the
ceremony. and the merry couple made the
usual responses.
After the ceremony was over. the groom
gave his bride to understand that he con-
sldered it binding. She dcmur,cd and
started off for her home at Buffalo, tie
battied bridegroom followed her, land pres.
sing his claim at the house of her faith
err. He was sent about his business with
some striking specimens Of parental in
digna.ion from the lady's father. Mat.
tiers at present are in StatW quo, and the
lovely damsel remains " welded maid !"
The gentleman claims her as his lawful
wife, and her relatives deny the claim.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-08-23

ELECTION R1oT AT ST.. LOUISA dc.
spatch. dated St. Louis, July 8, says
" A riot occurred here at FIVE o clock this
evening, at the Fifth Ward polls. in which
an Irishman stabbed an American, which
was the signal for general attack. Pts.
tolls, stones and other missiles were freely
used. The mob destroyed large mum.
Der of drinking houses. broke the furni.
ture to-atorns. and supplied themselves
with axes. smashing everything that yiel.
ded to their blows. 1t is rumored that
five persons are killed, and large mum.
Der wounded. The mob threatened TO at.
tack the Office of the Anzieger, and eight
companies OF militia are in readiness and
marching towards the point threatened,
to protect the property. Ten arrests have
been made on Morgan street. There arc
no Irish grocery shops left. and about
sixty houses, in which were kept Irish
+" Doggeries" of the lowest order, are de-
stroyed."
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-08-23

ANOTHER NEw RoLtfIcAL ORG ANIzA-
TON. meeting of the citizens of
White Post and neig borhood called by
public notice. and held on tlle sIh sti gust.
q a54. the followin preanbie having been
reported, unanimously adopted
s From tile present state of distraction
which prevails 10 the two great political
parties of the country, out of which have
sprung "a new political organizations
believed to be adverse to the constitution
of the United States and therefore iniuris
Gus to the best interests and welfare of
this Republic, We in. a spirit of patriotism,
do solemnly unite together. to form pos
litical association under the impfegnable
bic name of Iron Heads, whose object
shall be, the defence of the Federal Con
stitution. the maintenance Of the Rights
of the States, the protection of the. civil.
and religious liberty. and the preservation
of our glorious Union.
That is something like, now /; they say,
what they want and Amt ashamed of their
principles, but sign and publish the pro-
ceedings of their meeting, like honest
men.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-08-23

MAcKEREL.-The Pictou Chronicle Of
the Sd inst, says that immense quantities
of mackerel have within the past few
weeks, swarmed around the shores of
Cape Breton. In Arichat harbor, in a
single week, two thousand barrels were
hauled, and twenty thousand barrels
might have been taken with ease had
there been salt to cure them. Large
quantities were being taken at st. Pc
ters, and other shores along the coast.
These mackerels are small. being about
the size of a summer herring, but are We
~ fat, and are considered Of more value
than the large No. 8 spring fish,"
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-08-23

REVENUE OF THE Ux1rED srArEs.-The
revenues of the United States for the As
ca year, ending the 3Oth of June,
amounted to S73, 549. 700, which is amin
crease of S 2,212, 1876 over the previous
year. The total foreign imports into
the United States for the year reached
SS16, 100000 against $685., 97s, CAT last
year.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-08-23

H Accounts from WASHINGTON 90,
that Col. Benton, who has been quite iii
Tor some time, and much out of humor
since his defeat in Missouri, declare that
ne intends going home to. stump the en-
tire State and secure his election tn tbo
United States Senate. " 'ne
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-08-23

NoRru CARoL1SA observation-disclosures
Bragg, the Democratic candidate, is cleo.
ted Governor by not less than two thou
sand majority.
The Legislature is democratic in both
branches. There will probably be ten
democratic majority in the Senate, and
not no less than two. aud probably six in the
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-08-23

az Non commissioned and army off.
GERS will be glad to learn til { there was
an appropriation in the Army Bill which
enables the President, with tie consent Of
the Senate, to confer tile brevet Of second
lieutenant upon such mcritorious non
commissioned officers as may, under reg
ulations 10 be established, be brought be-
fore an army board. composed offourofi-
GERS Of rank, specially convened for the
purpose, and be found qualified for the
duties Of commissioned officers; and to,
attach them to regulars, as suPernumera::
ry officers according to the provisions OF
the fourth section Of the act Of 18t2.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-08-23

GnHon. Robert NJ. McLane, U. s.
Minister to China, who arrived at Shan
bae on the a6th Of April in the o. s..
Steamer, Sdsqnehanna, subsequently,
chartered small steamer called the Con-
fucius. in wfichhe intended to visit Ming
pc and Fushow, in company with the.
American consul at ShsDghae, DR..
Bridgeman, and the Rev. Mr.. Culberston.
The object of the visit was first TO have
talk with the yiceroy ofthe Imperial gov
eminent, and then with the rebels.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-08-23

Ra Idolatry in China has been put
under ban by the Insurgene General at
Shanghae, who has issued several procla-
nations. showing. by very ingenious rsa'
soning, based upon the teachings Of the
Bible, the impietg Of the custom,
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-08-23

BITTEN BY SSAKE.-The Fairfax New
says that Mr.. Brazil T, Gnatt, living near
the little Falls Bridge in that county. was
recently bitten by snake under the fol-
lowing circumstances
Mr.. G. had been bathing in the Poto.
mac near his residence. and after regain
ing-the bank and whilst making his way
to where he Invested himself Of his clio
thing, he was bitten by snake, He pro-
cured as soon as possible quantity of
whiskey and drank thereof very freely in
order to counteract the effects Of the poi
son, and we are happy to say it was emil
nenLly successful, Dr. U. IL. Dulany Of
this county. was the only Physician call
ed in, and Mr.. Gnatt is now doing we'll,
ii not almost entirely recovered.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-08-23

A SLAVE RErUsrNo HER LIBERTY The
Erie Pa Observer reports that quite an
excitement was created in Erie lately, by
an abortive attempt to set negro slave
free. II seems that gentleman from
Mississippi, re Gently arrived at Erie on
visit to his relatives. bringing with him a
colored nurse. who is slave. The facts
being known, writ of habeas corpas was
procured, and the colored woman was
brought before Judge Sterett. The Judge
informed her that she was free, and was
Mt liberty to remain in Erie, il she chose.
or to go back to Mississippi. To this.
according to the Observer. the woman
replied. we'll, hos, l jis tell you wbst it
am-Ijis want to go back to Mississippi,
and dars all got to say" And in do.
spite Of the circumstances of her abolition
friends, she did go back.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-08-23

The Pittsburg papers caution the public
against receiving the notes 81 The
State Stock Banks of Indiana. They are
handled very gingerIy by the brokers in
that city, and it is expected that before
long there will be general blow-up of
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-08-23

LADIES FA1R.-We are requested to
announce that the Ladies' Sewing Circle
will hold Fair en- behalf of the Presby,
terlan Church. on next Monday and
tuesday. The objects contemplated are
Inc making of some necessary repairs to
the Church, furnishing it with stoves and
lamps, and fitting up the basement as a
Sabbath School room.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-08-23

SNAKEs.-A writer in the Fredericks-
burg Herald. hailing from i" Sherwood
Forrest, Stafford county, Va" condemns
the practice of killing snakes. The SER
pent's head. he thinks should not be brui-
sed, they are useful in catching rats aud
mice in barns and houses They are al,
so useful in grass fields, in keeping out
insects and vermin. He is decidedly in
favor of raising snakes. The crop, he
thinks would be valuable to farmers. He
presents some potent arguments, still we
go against snakes. While catching rats.
they might,catch chickens. suck eggs, and
If hard run. might bite people. We
should like to have the opinion of the
Press generally on this subject. Arc you
all sound on the snake question?
Rich. Eng.
We are decidedly "agin snakes II
for no other reason. because the Bible
says. "the seed of the woman shall bruise
the serpent's head" Besides. they are n
" scaly set" any how for instance. what
is worse than snake in your hat ?''
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-08-23
FOR GOVERNOR,
HENRY A. WISE,
OF 4GCOMAC.
Subject togthe Decision of the Democratic
State Convention.

G- The Rev. James Davis will preach in the
Church ON Sunday the 9th inst
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-08-23

sworn to never even acknowledge the cx-
iStencc Of such an order or to divulge the
names Of its members, even before legal
tribunal, the most heinous outrages may
be perpetrated upon society and the COM
munity not know where to look for re-
dress. No more secrecy than that which
is used TO put men into office, would be
required to put men out through the me-
dunn Of the stilctto, air-gun, or subtle
poison. The FIRST has been done, and
who knows when the last may be E?
One OF the strangest freaks of this new
order is its imitation Of the society Of the
Jesuits, one Of the objects against which its
principal! shafts are directed: They have
adopted their maxim that =" evil NAV be
done that good may come" as we'll as
their doctrine on mental reservations. :"
By which it is claimed that a person can
say what is directly the reverse of the
truth, and YET TELL NO LIE.
1t may be asked if this is the character
of the order, why does any honest, re-
spectacle man join it? The reasons are
almost as numerous as the members
most. however, join from a curiosity and
love of novelty others in the hope of po-
litical advancement thereby; others be-
cause they honestly believe, in the alb
sence of actual knowledge on the subject,
that the abuses Of our government by
foreigners and Catholics. SO wildly pain
ted by the leaders and dupes of the or.
der. to really exist and some on account
of the existence in their minds of rem.
nant of that religious bigotry which has
caused the blood of 50 many martyrs to
flow.
Yet Notwithstanding the deleterious eff
tects which the successful operation of
this order might have upon our govern.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-12-16

The Nebraska organs during the late cleo
ton campaign, ridiculed The idea that either
ebraska or Kansas would ever become
slave States. They were told there was
danger Of Kansas at least becoming such,
and we who were opposed TO the Nebraska
bill, desired it should be placed beyond the
possibility of such destiny. The following
from the Leavenworth Herald of the LIST,
proves that this danger is likely to be more
than merely imaginary:
The election yesterday turned upon one
issue-sla.ery and anti-slavery. 1t could
not be kept out of the canvass-Whig and
Democrat were lost sight Of, aud that ques-
ton absorbed all others. Gen. Whitfield
was supported as the pro-slavery candidate
while Mr.. Flenniken received the vote oil
the anti-slavery party. We presume every
man who ia in favor Of making Kansas a
free State, voted for Mr.. Flennken, aud the
number is 80, all told. And il we are to be-
lieve what was given out before the election
he received the support OF some of both
sides, without reference To this issue. Ii this
is the case, then it would reduce the number
Of anti-slavery votes.
This election is claimed as great triumph
for the pro-slsvery influence. And though
the delegate elect may have nothing to de
directly with this question, yet the election
of General Whitfield will have considerable,
influence abroad in determining large mum
Der of persons from slave holding States I,
emigrate to this territory. We hope it ma,
have this effect, for il will help to swell on
population.
The vote given at three districts, one O
them being very small, averages 239. Som,
OF the districts yet TO hear from, the vot'
will exceed 500. If the eighteen district
average 222 votes, it will make an aggre
gate Of 1000 votes; calculating five soul
to each vote, it will give population of 20,
600 inhabitants.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-12-16

OF Mr. Moore, Chief Engineer OF the
Evansville, indianapolis & Cleveland Rail-
road, writing from Evansville on the 9th
inst, to Mr.. Smith, the President, says: "The
constructors, Willard Carpenter g. Co., have
just paid our estimate Of S23,Sl6. The esli.
mate of work done on the division betwee N
Evansville and the crossing of the Ohio and
Mississippi road, up to the LIST instant, all
promtly paid, amount to $74.502, and doubt
whether ever before a road showed SO much
work done for SO little money"
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-12-16
BUSINESS BEFORE CONGRESS-. -The Wash.

BUSINESS BEFORE CoSGREss.-Th Wash
ington Intelligencer erumerates the more
important business upon the tables of the
Houses of Congress, left incomplete at the
close of the last session. The following are
among the bills which have already received
the sanction Of either enc the other
House, and which will of course be amongst
the first business now claiming considera-
ton:
The homestead bill, which is now before
the House with Dir. Hunters substitute as
an Amendment.
The Texas debt bill as passed by the Sen.
ate.
The senate bill to provide payment for
French spoliations prior to 1900.
The ocean mail steamer bill, with the
amendment of the House directing notice TO
be given of the termination Of the con-
tract.
The bill to establish mail line to Shan
ghai bv way of the Sandwich Islands.
The bill establishing the Ramsey mail
route from New Orleans by way of Vera
Cruz to Acapulco.
The bill to establish subterranean line of
telegraph to the Pacific.
The bill to provide a weekly mail to CAL
ifornia.
The bill to increase the rates of postage
and require prepayment Of letters.
The Senate bill to provide for half pay to
revolutionary officers or their legal represen.
tatives.
The bill TO extend the benefits of the boun.
ty land system to the officers and soldiers,
seaman, &C., of the war of 1912.
Various bills granting lands for the con-
sruction of railroads; and
MIR. Bennot's lard bill, granting lands
equally to the several States to aid in the
construction Of railroads and for the support
of schools.