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Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-01-25
From Washington.
correspondence of the Baltimore Sun.
WASHINGTON, Jan. is

w ASHISGTONs Jan. 10.
The reported treaty with Mexico gives
great satisfaction. The Senate would will
lingly pay fifty millions instead of twenty,
for the purpose of avoiding another Next
can war, for tho suppression of fillibuster-
ism, and the acquisition OF the Tehuanta-
pee right of way.
Besides these great objects, the treaty,
according to rumor, gives us an important
slip of territory south of the Gila. afford
ing the best railroad route to the Pacific.
and including also the much coveted gold
region of Sonora. Italso does justice to
private rights, which have heretofore been
asserted by this government.
1t may be remembered that whea the
Union contradicted, officially, the story
that Colonel GadsGen, had made treaty,
there was not only no treaty here, but the
President had private letter from Dir.
Gadsden, expressing his regret that his
negotiations had failed. He was about to
leave Mexico without a treaty, unless
Santa Anna accepted his propositions, unr
der the impulse Of his financial neccssi-
ties.
The government will, of course. tender
an acknowledge and remuneration to
the officers and crews of the merchant
vessels who assisted the Saa Francisco,
and particularly to the Captain OF the
British Barquc Three Bells. Provision
will also be made for the losses of the Of
fcers aud men of The army, who were on
board, and also for the families of those
who persisted. An investigation will also
be made into the cause of the disaster,
and the alleged defects in the machinery
Of the vessel, &c.
The Ingraham resolution was reported
in the Senate to-day, but disposition
was mantle sted to amend and discuss it.
Capt. Ingtaham will probably arrive here
before the discussion be ended.
The Cabinet 1umors continue, and
though the gentlemen most concerned in
them appear to be entirely taken by sur
prise it is certain that some cabinet
changes are about to take place, In the
first place, Mr.. Guthrie, man of indie
pendent fortune, may withdraw with ho-
nor from his post, having saved Mr.. Wash
ington with the summary process by
which he was threatened by the United
States Senate, and having cleared his
skirts of the removal Of Judge Bronson,
the responsibility OF which act was entire
ly assumed by the President
Mr.. Breckenridge would make a most
excellent Secretary Of the Treasury, or
he may afford Mr.. Gushing a chance OF
promotion, and pit the Attorney Ge-
neralship. The principal cnstom-h house
appointments being all distributed, q Sec
rotary of the Treasury now appointed,
might have fair start, and devote him.
self entirely to the business of his Office.
News has reached here By telegraph
that JEFF, Davis is elected U. s. Senator,
and news has reached that Mr.. Brown
has been nominated in caucus.
Mr.. Disney's great speech on the Kosz.
ia resolution is about to be published in
pamphlet form. It's character is best
shown by its effect But seven voted
against the resolution as reported from
the committee on foreign affairs, and adj
vocated by Mr.. Disney.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-01-25

NEWSPAPER PosTAGE.-As the people
generally do not see m acquainted with the
postage laws, VIC publish section Of the
law. By the law of August, 1852. and
by the Instructions Of the Postmaster
General, the pre- payment on news papers
my be made at either the o5fce of MAILING
or DELIVERY, at tie option ot'Ms' av5scri5er
By the law and by the instructions. Post
masters, hare no right to charge more titan
ha!t It cent, little subscriber chooses TO pay more
than one quarter postage in advance, at the
office whcre he RECEIVES ms paper.
We copy from the Law passed August
3Oth. 1852:
Each newspaper, periodical, unseaI-
ed circular, or other article of printed
matter, not exceeding three ounces in
weight, shall be sent to any part OF he
United States for one cent and for every
additional ounce or fraction Of an ounce,
! one cent additional shall be charged and
where the postage upon any newspaper
or periodical is paid quarterly or yearly at
! the office 1Ohere The periodical or newspaper is
DELIVERED, or is paid yearly or guartrely in
0dVance athe office 1Chere the same is MAILED,
and evidence of such payment is furnished
at the Office of delivery in such manner
as the Post Office Department shall by
general regulation prescribe, one-half of
said rates only shall be- charged"
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-01-25

A CAPITAL IDEA.- It is proposed, on
some the Western railroads, to furnish
" Baby cars" for the convenience Of those
with these appendages, as well as for the
comfort of travellers generally. The cars
will be commodious and well supplied
with cradles, baby jumpers, rattles, SUI
gar conveniences an experienced ma
tron, with both wet and dry nurses, will
be always in attendance. Babies will be
checked through, and parents may rely up.
on every attention being paid TO their com
fort. In case of loss, the company bind
themselves to get another as good in its
place in such cases the stockholders be-
ing individually liable. So
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-01-25

TERRIBLE TRAGEDY AT LExIN GToN.-We
learn from the Valley Star, that an aw.
full tragedy occurred at Lexington, on the
evening of the 18th inst. Itaprears that
two young men, Mr.. Christian and Mr..
Blackburn, the first a member of Judge
Brockenborough's law class, and the 9TH
er a cadet of the Virginia Military Insti-
tute, between whom some previous diff
Guilty had existed, met on the street when
a personal rencontre ensucd, which re-
suited in the death Of Blackburn by a
stab in the left side of the neck from a
bowie knife with which Christian was
armed. Blackburn also received two
other stabs, and lived but eight minutes.
Christian Immediately surrendered him
selfto the authorities, alledging that the
deed was committed iu selfdclcnce.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-01-25
TUESDAY, Jan. 1

TUESDAY, Jan. 10.
sENATE.-The President pro tenn. laid
before the Senate report of the Post
master General, in relation to the re-
Peated detention of the northern ma lis
between this city and New York.
Also, a communication from the War
Department, showing the names and
compensation of the clerks, de-, in that
department.
Also, report from the Secretary of
the Interior, communicating list of re-
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-01-25

&g- The County Court passed an or
der last week to hold their sessions in the
Presbyterian Church during the erection
Of the new Court House, which will soon
be commenced.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-01-25

AMER1cAN LAaD CLA1Ms IN NfcAnAoUA.
"A letter from PAGES dated Dec. 125l
in the Cincinnati Gazette, says:
An agent and partner with Senator
Cooper Of Pennsylvania, and Hon. VIM
Cost johnson of Maryland, is now here on
business with claim which they possess
in Nicaragua, embracing % millions Of
acres of land. This tract runs along the
sea coast 35o.miIes and back rs miles, in
Guiding Greytown and other sea ports.
The object of the company is to get the
British cabinet TO allow clause to.
be inserted in the new treaty which Me-.
Buchanan is authorised to,make with the
British government, as soon asst is reliey-
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-01-25

PASSING AwAr.-Of the Senator's In
Congress who were members at the De.
cember Session of l845, only the following.
named gentlemen have seats at present
Mr.. Atchison, of Missouri Mr.. Bright,
OF Indiana Mr.. Cass, of Michigan; Mr.
Clayton, of Delaware Mr.. Pearce, Of
Maryland Mr. Phelps, Of Vermont.
And but TUe of the present body were in
service as Senator's at any cime previous
to the above date.-1Vdt. Iateggsneer,
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-01-25
FRIDAY, Jan. 13.
hIDAlI Jan AO'
The Senate did not sit to-day.

The Senate did not sit to-day.
HoUsE.-The House considered and
committed the private bills of the Senate,
which were on the calendar. Mr., Drum
asked leave to offer resolutions of inquiry
in relation to the exPedioncy of cquiPPing
a vessel for each of the ports of Boston,
New York and Norfolk. to be ready in
case Of disaster to the commercial marine
of the country; which was objected to-
The homcstcd bill was reported back
from the Committee on Public Lands,
with an amendment, and referred to the
Committee Of the Whole, as was the bill
for the reduction of the price of public
lands. The House resolved itself into
Committee of the Whole on the State Of
the Union. Mr.. Ewing addressed the
House at length, in opposition to the le-
wing tonnage on domestic commerce.
and Mr.. Kcitt obtained the floor when
the committee rose.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-01-25

EE Wereturn our thanks to Messrs
Moore and Holden. of the House of De,
legatcs, for valuable public documents,
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-01-25
River ard EtarBor improvements.

river ard 1tarDor Improvements.
The Parkersbnrg Gazette, in replying
to our little squib.in regard to its COM
plants to Mr.. snodgrass, for not favoring
River and Harbor, Improvements by the
Generate oyernment. Says:
Friend Cooper deigns to confess that
he wouldn't mind seeing the Ohio River
always Gin fine running order, but says
that tsUncle Sam issnot the one1proper to
put it in that order" For this kindly
feeling, we are obliged; we will be sill
more obliged, flour friend will just point
out 9'the one proper" to clear away the
sand. bars and drag forth the snags that
obstruct navigation on our western wa
ters. We were under the impression that
"Uncle SAM was the very party to per-
form that service. and that seems to be
the intent of the last years Democratic
Riyerand Harbour Bill, for Uncle Sam is
there ordered to the work. But as there
appears to be some mistake about the
matter, and as '.Uncle Sam is not the one
proper" to do tbe work-who is We
await the answer patiently. in the hope
sident Pierce's neglect of duty, as we'll as
some apology for our Representatives.
vote against jogging the memory Of the
Administration about the business before
it,
Although the above is not indited in
the proper spirit of one Gin the pursuit of
knowledge under diffic lties."s we for
rive the intended slur. and will answer
the Question propoundcd, aud feel that we
have indeed don, something for our day
and generation, if we can open the eyes
Of the Gazette man on this subject. But
when we recollcct that,
"A man convinced against his will,
Is of tn s..me opinion STILL
we have li,;le hopes for him. However,
"lend Us yourcars y
Z" The proper one" to improve our ri
vers and harbors, is he who uses them,
not he who does not This can be ac-
complished by laying an impost or tom
mage duty on the freight carried by each
v S"l-say duty Of one dollar on every
ton, CT n certain per cent. of the whole
amount realized BY the vessel on freight
and pHssGng gers, and let the money 80 re-
ccived be expended FOR the improvement
of rivers and harborS. This would not
only obviate the Constitutional difficulties,
but would place the burden of the expense
of improvements upon those most bene
fitted by them.
The expense of improvements made by
the general government, while, TO great
or or less extent, particular localities
are only benefited, have to be borne by
the whole people. For instance, if the
general government should make i'm
proYements in the harbour of Chicago,
Virginia would pay more towards the ex-
pensc Than Illinois herself, and what
would she be benefited, as compared
with the latter State .
On the other hand, if the expense Of
the improvement of he harbor Of Chica-
so was paid by laying duty on all yes
sells entering that harbor, the burden of
those Improvements would rest upon
those for whose benefit they were made.
We hardly expect that we have salts
fed frie nd Sterrett, as VIC aPPrchand he
will be very reluctant to yield the most
important of the only two remaining
planks left of the once formidable Wing
platform. -r.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-01-25
FRANKLIN PIERCE.

EE The Legislature of Virginia has
appointed committee to examine the af-
fairs of the Bank of the Old Dominion, at
Alexandra.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-01-25
Abrnhnm I'ifcr Shot.

A report reached our town some days
ago that this noted bully had been shot by
the sheriff Of Wood county. The rumors
runs that u number Of persons approached
Pifer in company with the sheriff, for the
the purpose of arresting him. Pifer re-
fused to surrender, and in striving to save
himself from arrest, wounded several Of
them seriously whereupon the sheriff
drew a pistol and shot him, killing him
almost instantly.
1t will be remembered that Pifcr was
arrested in this place some time since BY
order Of Judge Camden, and sent up to
barbour county, where on indictment was
pending againsI him and that he suisse
quently broke Jail and made tracks for
parts unknown. It appears now that he
went to Wood county.
PiEcr had an uncnviable reputation in
this and the adjoining counties, and his
death will cause more regret, we appre
hended. To the officer who Shot him than
to any person in This section. Where his
friends misunderstanding such as are sup
posed to have been his accomplices in
crIme-wc do not know " The way of
the tran>greSsor is hard"
This rumnr is not generally credited.
Fai1mOm Firginian.
We are inclined to doubt the above ru-
NOR. as we have heard nothing of the
kind,on seen it in ihe Parkersburg papers.
Yet it may be so.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-01-25
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNI
TED S,N rIlEC "A nnn1,r ,Nr,,n1nnr

TED STATES-A PROCLAMATION.
Whereas, information has been recciv-
ed by me that an unlawful expedition has
been fitted out in the State of California
with Il view to invade Mexico-n nation
maintaining friendly relations with the
United Statcs-and that other expeditions
are organizing within the United States
for the same unlawful purpose and
whereas certain citizens and inhabitants
of this country, unmiudful OF their obi
cations and duties, and of the rights
OF friendly power, have participated,
aud are abont TO participate in these en-
terprIses. so derogatOry to our national
character, and so threatening to our tran
guilty, and are thereby mourning the Sc
we're penalties imposed by law against such
offenders
Now therefore, Franklin Pierce, Pre-
sldent Of the United States, have issued
this my. proclamation, warning all per-
sons who shall connect themselves with
any such enter rise or expedition that the
penalties of the law denounced against
such criminal condnct will be rigidly en-
forced; and exhort all good citizens, as
they regard our national character, as
they respect our laws or the law of ma
tians. as they value the blessings of peace
and the welfare of their country, to dis
countenance, and by all lawful means
prevent, such criminal enterprises and [
call upon all officers of this government,
civil and military, to use any efforts which
may be in their power to arrest for trial
and punishment every such offender.
Given under my hand and the seal OF
the United States, at Washing
ton, this eighteenth day of Jan
L. 8. uary, in the year of our Lord
one thousand eight hundred and
fitty-four, and the seventy eighth
Of the independence of the
United States.
FRANKLIN PIERCE.
By the President:
W, L. MARCY, Secretary of State.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-01-25

Eg Chas. Q. Ogden, has been appoin-
ted Post Master at Greenwood, Doddridge.
ice W. w. Chapman.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-01-25

~ Two slaves of the Rev R. H. Stan
ton, OF Kentucky, who sometime since es-
capped to Canada are anxious to return to
slavery it is said. they have to work harder
and fare worse than in Kentucky.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-01-25

SENATE.-lhe President pro tenn. laIu
before the Senate communication from
the Secretary of War, transmitting the
report ofthc Commissioners who examin-
ed the various sites for military asylum
in the West
After the usual morning business the
Senate proceeded to the consideration of
the orders of the day whereupon Mr..
Clayton replied at some length to the re-
marks Of Mr.. Cass yesterday, in relation
to British Honduras and Central Ameri-
ca. Without concluding, he gave way to
a motion to adjourn, and the Senate adj
journed until Monday.
HousE.-The Speaker laid before the
House a message from the executive de-
partment in relation to the fisheries, and
another from the Post Office Department
in relation to The fines imposed on delin-
qucnt contractors, and the names Of the
dclinquents The motion of Mr.. Stanton
for printing a compendium work on the
census, was amended by Mr.. Mcacham
from $4,000 to 100, 900 copies, and then
adopted The Senate bill, in relation to
the disbursement Of the contingent fund
Of the Senate was reported from the Com
mittee on Ways and Means, with several
mendments, which, after considerable de-
bate. were adopted. The bill in the
amonded form, was read q third time and
passed. The Committee on Invalid Pen
sons reported numerous bills of relief.
and were discharged from the further con-
sideration Of any petitions.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-01-25
GO N lR 3 s S ] o N a u

WAsHINGToN, IYe9neSzdys y ap.s ~ ~ oo4:
SssArE-On motion of Mr.. Bright, all
nrior orders we're dispensed with, and the
Senate proceeded to the consideration OF
the motion submitted by Mr.. Gass on the
5th inst, to refer the Presidents mes
sage in relation to Central American at
fairs, and the Clayton and Bulwer treaty,
to the Committee on Foreign Relations ;
on which subject Mr.. Cass addressed the
Senate at great length in an able and elo-
ouent sneech. When, he had concluded,
Mr.. Clayton obtained the floor, but gave
way TO Mr.. Hamlin, who moved that the
further consideration of the subject be
postponed until tomorrow, which was
agreed to. The Senate then went INTO
executive, session and after some time
adjourned, ass
HoUsE.-The Speaker presented COM
munications from the Treasury and War
Department, with financial documents.
which were ordered to be printed. Mr..
Phillips offered a modification OF Mr.. Bar
RVS amendment to the resolution OF
thanks to Captain Ingraham, which was
accepted by Mr.. Barry and after speech
es from Mr.. Perkins and others, and an
able reply by Mr.. Dean, the amendment
was negatiyed, and the resolution as re-
ported by the committee on Foreign At
fairs, was passed by a large majority
Mr.. Stanton, of Kentucky, introduced
report and resolutions from the Committee
on Printing, in reference to the publica-
ton of the census, to which exception was
taken by Mr.. Richardson and others, and
the House adjourned, the resolution stand
ing over for further debate.
New-York daily tribune., 1854-04-26
Gharecs for Bnsiness Glen.

ANY ONE WISHING to INVEST CAPITAL in a
IA Of location and
ksnsxo Grand Rapids Plank
IL ules eu their ed ysnfsse
sual wi.h the bs<riber Address
W " wOoDHAvEN Plsnw ell P o, Alesm Co. Mich
RARE CHANCE.-An established Agency by
IA vhish good per made with rist for sale
sms capital The location superi1g The
for senhs III b. made satisfactory.
GkEfNouGHk CAWLsY. No IsO Broadway from IL to 5.
DRUG STORE for SALE-In one of the best To-
~ GATORS In brooki,n. 10 6ed superior and
sss seed business. The Proprietor OBLIGED the city
Of sieksss his f.my other for selling
very koss bas sh need sppy Dr. Ii f.
TLE, No - hyrtls-sy., BIosk IN
nRUG STORE for SALE.-Wil be sold at fair
~ vsssiios THURSDAY the gth inst 81 10 oeloet,
Dus iptor sad retail baness stasted
rood tborouxhfare Sale
fsrSer partissss spPy 70 RICHARDS No 81 Brosd~.
LNOR SALE.-To TIN and SHEET IRON WARE
II MANUFACTURERS subscribers eder sr sale
Dies Psstsrns &c fsr tbs msnufs
Ware together viii good
orders hand fs h Of sse' esA or sasesry
wM @ cREANER Co, Ne~ II wen. Coma
DARTNFR WANTED-In the Manufacturing
Jswey b.nsss oas familiar viii so-hstn sAi- Preferred
Address PARTNER boz 1856 rrieens ohe7
New-York daily tribune., 1854-04-26
6crses, Carriages. &e.

(NARRIAGES-Cos Rockaways, Gig Phaetons,
~ close aud ,hipgtop 4sgi,s Beres ~hout and S
RAFftR make Of quality aud halsb, for
sale ct bis Repository No "a CsDaist
EOR SALE CHEAP-A pair of Sorrel Mares, II
bsp6s hsh 6Se Old KIDD Ia sgle aud do1ble
dfys One been used ladies'
saddle To " the stables Of WILLIAM COWAN
Noe 81 &c and IS MeTeerst
NOR SALE-A splendid gray Horse, about 15i
hands bish double hsrsess and beautiful
saddle boise. Apply q No 2A East 2Jdst
HOKSES for SALE-A beautiful fancy team
Vermont pure Morg,n stock rich chestnut color
long tails years old this us hands aud over high both tue
saddle esnens under the ssddei sed
drivers double and perfectly in all
have teen driven by the advertiser for apd
sod Of Can be application TO No s.
PfoutN- Price $50
New-York daily tribune., 1854-04-26
Cost ano fonno.


CAUTION.-Lost on the 18th day Of February,
under II le5 JOHN ADAMS Private IN Capt
Kphfs Conpssy Fods Veiost>ers Ipesn Was said Wa-
thousand Nine Hundred and Thirty ave,
70 u.s. for Forty ~ lcss I'd Deeembe q oI and snt
Afsmve East florda All per'ons are iof-
bid purehse sell ortrsnsfr said warrant sp2hca
Of duplicate In place of he original az lswow "
NAUTlON.--LOst, sundry CERTIFICATES of
~ 1850 SHARES OF the WASHINGTON AISiNG COM
PAHY STOCK aDS Endorsed By. Simon Mandsbs1m
witnessed by Charles Sumner The public are cautioned
aspst soisiins said stock cannot DO traas
Ared By the Compsnys Oh;e
No. Is Broao-st.
7 OST-On the afternoon Of the 2fth inst, IN Phila
IL dtphs In the from Phils1ephs TO Sev fort
TWO CHECKS sswn ~ Hamilton snh to ths orcer OF Joa X
Il New Yok 40 249 for 83t and No 2'l for
sss dated s4h Ap H. 1854 As nent the above n been
ppsd the psble esscu ed against negotiating the same
&S0A EIWARD.-StOen from the store Of
VOOO UBsoGLT, PE R-OS LAKE. No al Broa3v,y
- Friday pisb 1Fh net, shout 100 WHITE CRAZE shAWLs
four rhs above reward will bs
~ she soods In proportion for any part
8ereof BY sppytrs 50 sove.
New-York daily tribune., 1854-04-26
90 formers ano Others.

CRAPES-J p. WILSON, the propagattr and ex-
NJ kihor Grapes New Yort fof few
uoud bis ienf thst be has ~ OF
ose tesptifz Many OF the Grapes the
uupstr and hsf In diameter THIS Grape
perfectly hardy SEEDS Ia winter Iipens 10 the
rosthes let the 2Sh Of September
For es.ps ehs sine there berte
vl send IN their orders
All orders Addressed WILSON NJ 5Scammelst,
o. Esss Bre.dvsy viii meet sht prompt attention
GUANO for SALE-In lots TO suit purchasers, by
NJ the ,uk.erb,r r w CAMERON,
No lls walst near Brooklyn Ferry.
OZIER WILIOW.-CuttiD,s of the Basket VIII
" lew sale IS per to This Is the time for making
Dantsiors
NAFrss EvrrcRrrs CoSs-i5 bushe for sale at the
sdpsry price Of ssset Com s. oushel 3 peck
RID ASTvREF RASPBERRY NISEs-si LOO Also,
f.Hof Rssp barr. 5 tot plants 81 IS per loo
RID DVTcH CvRaASr T@ old Pisnts hney rooted 81
Address WM CAIRNS. No. ts Brosdst Newark " J.
BkEIDERsTeO Jseks black. about years od price
e~; th@ oiher years olf. uoo srsy fTce 40
ITO FARMERS AND GARDENERS.-The cheap
for is Poudr,ret3 worth mauures acre
Qrcktr be hOsd III crop
sey eoOhd .e week ea er tsn planted With
ether II ia also sood for cabsss sberres .ad
Price o. 20 iael delivered where u the city
bsIrls pamphlet
whh reliable certificates will re given forwarded
FACTJ RING Co. No "a Courtlani.st, Ner York.