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Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-01-10

! The LATE GOVERNOR DoRR."--
Thomas Wilson Dorr, Esq, whose death
at Providence, R. has been announced,
graduated at Harvard College in 328, and
was admitted to the bar iu 1927. He
was for seueral years a member of the
Legislature of Rhode Island. The part
he took in what was termed the 'Algerine
war" in chat State SIS we'll known. He
Was-choaen Governor under the new con-
stitution formed by the suffrage party,
while Samuel W. King was elected
Governor under the old constitution,
granted by Charles, the Second.--
The latter declared the State under mar
tial law. and called upon the people to
put down the instruction. and to arrest
Dorr for high treason. United States
troops marched against the suffrage par
ty. and Dorr. finding that he was about
to be overpowered. and that $4,000. re.
ward was offered for his arrest, fed into
Connecticut. This was in l842. Dorr af-
forwards went to New Hampshire, but sub
sequenlly voluntarily returned to Rhode
Island. was tried and convicted of high
treason, and sentenced to the State prison
for life. He was pardoned in l947, and
in 1858 the Legislature restored him to
his civil rights. But, it is said, he never
recovered from the effects of his imprison-
Inent. and for long time subsequently
was in i'll health. lie is represented to
have been loved for the purity of his
heart and uprightness of life.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-01-10

sU1o1DE.-Alfred Peppers committed
suicide on the 81 inst. by throwing him
self into the we'll of Maj. John W. Patton.
about three miles east Of this place, on the
Philippi pike. The coroner, h. Fowkes,
Esq. held an inquest over the body the
same day. His head was badly bruised
and cut, which probably caused his death.
a verdict was rendered in accordance
with the above facts.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-01-10

THE COUNTY CoURr.-The County
Court, which assembled on Monday last,
adjourned on Tuesday noon. We are
glad TO see disposition manifested by
our Magistrates to promptly do the bust,
ness before them, and adjourn, and moi
subject the county to unnecessary expense
Adam Gain who was indicted for for
cling was sent on for further trial by the
Circuit Court.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-01-10

Know NoTHINGs IN BRooKLYR.-One OF
the knowNothing societies in Brooklyn
has published series of resolutions de-
claring that the Grand Council had adopt
ed resolutions endeayoring to coerce the
members to vote for particular candi-
dates, and requiring the members to con-
TESS under oath how they voted. The fol-
lowing are some of the resolutions passed
Resot0ed, That we repudiate and con-
denim the aforementioned action of the
Grand Council. as anti-American, and
Republican, and the mostunwarrant-
able, abominabIe and dangerous assump-
ton OF despotic power, ever attempted in
this Republic, in its Confessional Penance
and threats of accommodation, only
equalled by the Holy Inquisition ofSpain,
and only worthy of imitation by the
Grand Council of Cardinals at Rome.
ResolUed, That any American assent
ing or yielding obedience to the degra-
ding and Inquisitional acquisitions, inner
its not the spirit of the revolutionary
sires, and is unworthy of the name of a
son of '76, and descends to the level of
an ignorant Papist.
RESOLVED, That we recommend bur
brethren to pause and calmly reflect he
fore they aid in centraliziag a power "a
dangerous into the aands Of a body. who.
however pure they may now be, may, at
some future time. be composed Of unprin-
elPiod men. who. regardless of the public
interest, will WELD it for their own present
aggrandizement."
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-01-10

VIRGINIA STATE BoNDs.-The Commis-
sioners of the Sinking Fluid of Virginia
have given notice of their intention to re-
deem. on the LIST of April next, State
bonds, 10 the amount of S143, 700.
These bonds were issued in 1844, with
the privilege of redeeming them at any
time within fifteen years from their date.
This movement originates doubtless in the
desire to lessen the amount of bonds in
the market, and thereby to restore in some
degree the market value. There has
already been a handsome advance on the
prices in November. Upwards ofseyen.
ty thousand dollars worth of these bond
tare held by persons who are citizens Of
foreign countries.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-01-10

F1RE.-We regret to learn that the val
liable Milling establishment belonging to
Mr.. John r. West, on Spruce Fork, in
Upshur, and about FIVE miles from BUCK
hsnDon' was destroyed by Ere on the night
OF December the 26th, together with it's
contents. The dwelling house was also
consumed, with beds, furniture, and $40
in money. But little was saved. Mr..
West loses every thing. and is, by this ac-
cldent' reduced to poverty. The FIRE was
the result of accident, and it is hoped the
benevolent will repair, in some degree.
the heavy loss Mr.. w. has sustained.
Westop Herald.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-01-10
DEMOCRATIC mEETIEG,

Thcre viii ne Democratic meeting of tho De-
mo-. a".' of Hnrhonr. at tho Court House.
on the 1st Monday in February, to make
preparations for q vigorous organization OF
tho patty for tho spring campaign, that
tho Democracy of barbour may present n
united and invinciblc front in tho gubornatorial
election in May. A full attendance of the true
unwavering, unfinch:ng AMI unscrriicd Demo-
" is expected.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-01-10

INDIANA FREE BANk.-It may be inter
es!lns to some hereabouts TO know what
bill holders rights are in case Free Bank
fails in Indiana, "a thing now of almost
daily occurrence, we therefore copy the
following from contemporary:
The notes must be protested by No
tary, and lodged with the Auditor, who
notifies the bank. The bank has thirty
days in which to redeem. II payment Is
not made within thirty days, the Auditor
then proceeds to sell the stocks at public
auction, (if we read the law right, pay
all protested notes in full, and then do
the best he can for those who have not
been smart enough to have their notes
protested.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-01-10

ER- We return our thanks to Hon. S.
A. Douglas for copy of his speech made
at a public dinner given him by his
friends at Chicago, on the 9th of Novem
Der last.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-01-10

FA1RMoHF BAEK-DIvrpErp IN.
stockholders will be glad to learn that n
our Bank has declared dividanJ a - 'n .;~
per cent, aIter laying up 81 per ct. for
So oa This. considering she
neaYy expences Of the frst years ops
ersu9ns' is . good exhibit, and we com
mend il to the attention Of those. persona
ID Washing on city and elsewhere who
may have been afraid 10 take the notes
OF our hank Yirainian.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-01-10
Tux M1ouloAN MErnoD1sr CONFERENCES

TnE MICHIGAN METHODIST CONFERENCE
ON SLAYERY.--At its recent session, the
Methodist Conference of Michigan passed
resolutions in favor of the repeal of the
fugitive slave law, and also declared that
twas in favor of the next General Con-
ference enacting such rule Of discipline
as viii directly exclude all slayeholding
members from the NJ. E. Church.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-01-10

,@Mr- Glingman, Of n. O.. has offer.
cd resolution in Congress. to tender the
mediation of the q. States to Russia and
me allies Il might. perhaps, be well
enough for the United States 10 attend 10
her own business. We never knew me.
diatcrs to make much by interfering in
other peoples quarrels. Uncle Sam has
enough 70 do to attend to his own cotton
patch Rsston Herald.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-01-10

V1Ro1N1A CENTRAL RAnRoAp.--Tbe.
board of directors of this company have.
put under contract the remaining section
OF their road, of ! miles. from Haines' mp.
70 CoVlngton. This road is now under
contract 200 miles from Richmond TO the
point where the State road commences-
that is. to terminate at Big Sandy, on the
Kentucky line. The contractors are to be-
paid in the mortgaged bonds Of the com.
pany, at SO per cent.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-01-10

EB-Our "Carrier" requests us to re-
turn his thanks to his patrons for their lib
eral contributions on New Years day.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-01-10

wMany fool has passed for a oley-
er man, because he has known how to hold
his tongue; and many clever man has
passed for fool, because he has not
known how to make use of it.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-01-10
New Firm.

=
Messrs. CooPER, HALL d BARNES have
gone into business together. aud will
hereafter carry on the operations of the
foundry heretofore conducted by N. c..
Cooper d Go. These gentlemen are
three of IS the solid men,.'-uot exactly of
Boston. but-of Marion county; aud their
establishment is of more benefit to the
county than perhaps any other of any
sortwithiu which it bounds. Indeed, our
farmers especially owe already Cooper a
debt Of gratitude which twill not be easy
to discharge, for the many improved labor
saving machines which he has introduced
here. He Is business man In every
way is acquainted practically with the
details of his ayocation is ALWAYS at his
post; knows just what'to do, and when.
TO do it, and is 10 short the man to con-
duct a large foundry such as that in Pals
atine where everything is done in the best
style. from a plo" point up to reaping
nachine. His new associates in business
are well known citizens of the county,
and will lend their efforts in increasing
the usefulness of their establishment Il
would assonish some OF our readers to
boow how many Thousand dollars worth
" az t'+ISS arc NuCIC
in the rourse OF year. It's fame has
extended throughout The counties higher
up on the two rivers, aud will no doubt
conlinueto spread. Nevertheless, rea-
der. if you have only a few dollars 10
spend for iron castings. you need not fear
that you will be sighted at The Palatine
foundry. The only thing we object 10
about the establishment is that abomina-
bic whizzing, burning, penetrating sound
which is always made when they have
got on The steam. ILiIls our ears so full
of its humming that We inyoluntarily
close the doors and windows to keep it
out. Yet that sounds reminds us of bu-
sy hands.-Fairnaont Virginian.
Mr.. S. G. w. Morrison who was for
merly connected with N. g. Cooper, goes
TO Wheeling, where he enters the old firm
Of OFT, Culbertson & Greer, of the ''Star
Foundry" The new firm at Wheeling
is now, Culbertson Morrison & Co. Mr..
Morrison is one of the most energetic bu-
siness men in this country, and will add
much efficiency TO- she already popular es-
tablishment of the "Star Foundry"
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-01-10

HA post-otfice has been. established
a g Fear Grove, in Doddridge county, and
samuel B Pltchard appointed Post-mas.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-01-10
Change of the Naturalization Laws.
The following is from the Philadelphia

Change OF the naturalization Laws.
The following is from the Philadelphia
Ledger I
"Those who contend for Congress fix
ing twenty -one years as the period of res
idence for foreigners before they shall be
naluralized, suppose that the right 10 ex-
ercise the elective franchise in the several
States is within the regulation Of Cou-
gress. This is practically mistake
Congress only regulates the subject as far
citizenship of the United States is concern
ed. The individual States claim and ex-
ercise the right of allowing any resident
the privilege Of voter on just snoh resi-
dence as the State constitution may say is
necessary. Michigan allows any forei gu
born citizen to vote on six months resi-
dence. The greater number of States
have abrogated the period fixed by the
laws of the United States. But the fact
that the States are sovereign in their local
affairs, and that some Of them have alto
gether different rule, shows that Con-
gress has no power over the individual
States upon this subject. The principle
has been judiciousiy established in Michi-
gan"
Those, therefore, who are seeking to re-
strict the privilege of voting on the part
of foreigners, are working at the wrong
point when they enter Congress and st'ike
at the naturalization laws. If they sue
coed in passing the law they seek, it wouId
not take away the right of suffrage of one
single voter, The State governments
claim the right Of comforting suffrage. in
dependent OF citizenship; and, therefore,
however we may increase the probationary
term to be passed through in order 10 be-
come a citizen, it does not postpone for one
day the privilege ofHoting. We do not be-
Iieve it right that. men, not citizens Of the
U. States, Should set be voters in our States
or Territories; and we should be pleased
to see the needed reform in such of our
State governments as have adopted the
contrary policy. Virginia, we are glad
to say, is not culpabIe in this matter, and
therefore needs not the services of the po-
litical doctors.-Alcz. Sentinel.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-01-10
Beverly aud Fairmont Road.
LEADsvILLE, Randolph CO., Va,
December l8, 1885,

December IL, 1854.
understand that The Pruntytown Ga
'zette has gone so far as 10 say that Jona-
than T. Curry, Superintendent OF the Be-
verify aud FairmouL turnpi6e road, has
not done his duty as Superintendent on
the road. II that has been said, l take
the liberty to say that is not the truth. so
far as l know. l know Jonathan T. Cur
ny well, and know that he has done his
duty as Superintendent. He is on the
road very often, and besides that he has
man 10 attend 10 The roa.i in his absence.
If any part of the roads get ont OF order,
he has it attended 10 Immediately; and so
far as l am acquainted with The road. it is
in better order than have seen it for
some time. J. Z. Curry has bis road at
tended to early in the spring, and put in
good order. I have been over the road
from Beverly to PhiIippi. which is 80
miles. this fall, and I eau say with truth
that never saw the Beverly and Fair
mont pike in as good order since it was
made. Mr.. Gazette, before YOU speak
again about Mr., J. NJ. Curry not keeping
his road in good order, hope you will
come and examine the road for yourself.
Respectfully, yours,
JOHN PHARES.
EE 1 wish Cooper's Register and The
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-01-10

9Adyerliaing Is lho life Of trade.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-01-10
.tuuy, yours,
Holm

EE wish Cooper's Register and The
FairmonL Virginian 10 give the above a
place. J. P.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-07-02
CITY RECORDERS DIVE,

THE FOLLOWING ARE soME or THx OFFENCES AGAINST
THE CITY PUNISHABLE By FINE Az PHEscAsED IN THE Or
Any person found drunk in the streets Of the City.
Particip ting in any riot or dis0rdsrly assembly.
Making ADy noise or dissurS s5 N me streets
Keeping gaming tables
Creating any nuisance
Keeping powder without beng ProRe.S secured
any stable place containing hay straw. etc.
= Tu modsrss. ridinr or driving in the city
Leaving wagons or ohsr vehicles IN the strs
stopping dray other vshios over OF across
with carriages dIays os!s boxes
sr suhstanc- or thing or material Whatever.
Treqpassius upon or injurns public grounds III.
Bathing Canal within the city. durins asylight
Roliiog hoops, flying kites throwing any bard sub
stance along across: or over any street alley etc.
.Gls; any ossss s.. works.
Putting 6lth into any public Oisssrn.
Putting dead the Ohio SpRosis: the city
Causing any false alarm of ere.
Wantonly injuring any public or private building,
Keeping ashes in barrel boz other
Pulling down deacng printed notices. ordnance
HtchnE any horse or other animal whou. securing 1t.
Hsching any horse Q OshGr animal TO shaae trees.
Burning shaving other oOmbussiSIs natter In the
time within twenty teet Of amy building.
Throwing nre balls nre brands etc. anywhere "ltnln
the city. - - . 90,
Erecting buildings within the limits prohibited
Running drAys. wagons. without license.
Vagrancy and street begging. ., -,
Exhibiting show amusement Whatever without IL
Peddling without license.
Putting up signs over side walks. - :.
Erecting wooden shed awning over any SIDE Walk
The constructing cellar doors side walks.
eping using playing cards about any grocery eonee-
house, etc.
10 suffer chickens other poultry to run at large.
Keeping pigeons.
Playing organ hurdy gurdy Bagppes OF other musi-
cal any street or alley for pay support
hire
Inurng gas posts gas lights. of the works
Establishing continuing lumber wood YARD within
the limi of the city.
Building prives without strict observance OF
Crossing bridge with horse other animal at any
gate faster than walk.
IDjuring shade trees.
safinr crackers squibs other fire works
Putting pipes through floor partition or roof
violation ordinance viz of SEQ 10 and IL: Anc
Hereafter pipe shall be put unless the SAINT
passes chimney ue sad such stove pipe hereafter
pat up shall pass through any floor partition roof window
srdo house Every chimney fine herefer built
any in the city ssl have its found either on tn
Of such house. and shall extend above sh
roof or side of such atleast three feet -
| =. JOHN F. CRISP. City Recorder.
PubIishedby Or of the City Council.
je2I WELL. II. WALKER, CLERK.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-07-02
Highly Interesting from Salt Lake!
The Indians Quiet-DiScoUery Of Cold
Cholera among the EmigrantS.
INpEPENpENcE, June %.


The Salt Lake mail under charge of H uds-
feth & Jones, brings mail for May and June.
They had no escort on their route from Salt
Lake toLaramie. Mr.. Holman attended to Fall
lows BIuff-from which point Capt. Jodd
accompanied them to Fort Kearney. The
delays of the mail are therefore to be attri-
buted to the wasn't of an escort Indians
were very numerous in and beyond The Black
Hills. They were very much alarmed at the
movement of our troops, and were DESTROYS
OF peace; and proposed giving up the muder-
ers of the mail party of last fall. The troops
give them no COUNT nance.
The reports of so many persons being
killed by them, are all fabrications.
About 400 of the troops had reached Bor-
ney. Col. Cook, with his company, was thirty
miles this side of that place.
The first emigrant trains were met at the
North Platte, with about one hundred
wagons few more were seen between
that and Kearneyj but many more were met
from that point to Leavenworth.
In one of the Mormon trains the cholera
had taken off 25 or 80, and one-thrd more
were sick
Kinkade's first train was met near Fort
Kearny. Great excitement on the subjec ct OF
gold being found in Sweet Water was mani
tested in Salt Lake valley, and numbers
were leaving daily for diggings. By next
mail the result will be known, as the bed OF
the river would soon be laid bare and the
hidden treasure exposed.
A good deal of anxiety here about the gold
discovered on the head waters of Red River
in the Territory west of Arkansas. and many
awaiting the return of messengers to bundle
up for that point.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-07-02
DAILY JOU r NAL
The Reservoir again Cat.

We were shown a letter on Saturday
evening by J. B. Hall. editor Of the Enquirer,
lust received from Fl. B. Smith, Esq, of
Terre Haute, which stated the Splunge Creek
Reservoir had been cut the night previous
by the Black Boys of Clay county. Fortu-
nately the outrage was discovered in time to
prevent the entire loss of water from the
Reservoir. A small company Of armed men
were Immediately despatched from Terre
Haute to guard the Reservoir and assist in
repairing the cut. Mr.. Bowling, one of the
Trustees, left on S aturday morning for In
'dianapolis to lay the case before the Gov
ernor, and invoke his immediate aid Moth
ing but the most rigid measures on the part
of the State authorities will avail in protect
ing these great public works, and the Gov
srnor can have no alternative but to resort
TO such measures promptly.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-07-02
20 such measures promptly.

PRINCETON FEMALE HIGH ScHooL.-It
will be perceived that the first annual session
OF this Institution will commence on the Sd
of September. A good building is in course
of erection, to be ready for scholars at the
date above. AS this school will be con-
Quoted in the best manner, and Princeton is
delightful and healthy place, Mr. Morton
should be able TO secure a great many
scholars from distance, as we hope he will.
Ii any Of our citizens wish to send their
children in the country, we advise them to
read Mr.. Ms adv ertisement.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-07-02
The American Platform I'm MaNsa.
chukeftS.

The National Natives Of Bosto and vi
cinity, that portion which adheres to the old
organization, and Is opposed to the constant
agitation of the slavery question, have issued
the following Pr exclamation:
Whereas the political power commonly
known as the Know Nothing Organization
having been originally organized for and with
the avowed purpose of protecting the Amer
9can citizen in the legal and proper exercise
of all his civil and religious privileges; to re-
sist the insidious policy of the Church of
Rome,and all other foreign influences against
our republican institutions, in all lawful
ways; to place in all offices of homo, trust or
profit, in the gift OF the people, or by appoint.
ment, none but native born Protestant citi.
gems; and to protect. preserve and uphold
the Union of these states and the Constitu-
ton OF the land.
AID whereas, the said Know Nothing
Organization has now departed from the pur.
suit of the objects for which it was created
and entered upon the support and propaga.
ton OF other Sc ntbments and issues,-there.
fore.
RESOLVED, That the following preamble plat.
form and principles be published as an ex-
preston OF the political sentiments of the
Noetue Americans of Massachusetts, and all
true Americans coinciding with these senti-
ments ard objects, are invited to take the
necessary steps TO unite in The work.
Chen follows the Platform, SUBSTANTIALLY
90 aid down by the PHILADELPHIA National
Council. 1t 10 signed Daniel Warren. lanes
e. Fsrwell, James Quinn, Calvin Ewinps
Edward w. Kinks, aud John r. Muliu'-
Augustus Lothrop, President. William
Hamlet. Secretary. ~ Y. Express.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-07-02

The OBJECT OF THE THREE GREAT PAR
T1Es.-The Covington Journal says, that
judging from the appearance of things, the
main objects of the three great parties of the
country are these:
The Know Something's or Free Sellers -
To take care Of the niggers.
The Old Line Democracy.-To take care
Of the foreigners.
The American Party.-To take care Of
the American people, and American in
terests.