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Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-10-10
BenefIts 81 AdYertising.

There is a moral lin the following ex-
tract from the Cincinnati. Columbian that
will not, we hope, be lost on the business
men of this place. The paper says that
a member of one of the most successful
and liberal advertising houses in the city,
called at its counting room the other day,
to extend his advertising arrangement
During his conversation, he remarked that
small way, and in but limited number of
papers, but the advantages were daily
made SO apparent. that they had conclu>
ded to extend it through every valuable
medium through the city. He remarked:
" If we advertise any particular style or
article of new goods, there is sure to be
a demand for it Immediately, and if we
wish to get rid of anything that is run
ming behind the market, with the help of
the press, we can easily call attention to
it so as to crowd it off," And he added
as clincher, Swe received this morning,
an order from country town. the profits
of which will more than pay the cost of
advertising in half the papers of Cincin-
natl" Men who pursue liberal policy
toward the public, are only liberal to-
ward their own interest.
We find the above in one of our ex-
changes. We copy it in the hope that it
may direct the attention of some Of our
enterprising business men to means Of
increasing their business which has been
so long and successfully tried as to dispel
all suspicious Of humbuggery and would
state that it is no unusual case.
When we FIRST commenced the publica-
ton of the Register, our opinion in regard
to advertising, was asked by friend who
had never advertised. We gave them,
together with the reasons for that opin-
ion. More out of friendship for us than
confidence in its advantage. he gave us a
short advertisement to publish. Before the
the year for which the contract was
made, had expired, he informed US that
the advertisement had brought him at
least one hundred dollars for every single
dollar it had cost, and that he inten-
ded to extend his advertising very much.
lie ulu So, lOuF OF I'VE IOlu, anu tue 1ASG
time we heard him speak upon the sub
ject, he declared himself better satisfied
than ever Of its benefits.
Another gentleman, who has more prin-
ting and advertising done than any other
in this place, told US on one occasion that
others might think as they pleased about
it, but he had tried "printer's ink until
he was satisfied that it gave the man who
used it, a decided advantage over him
who did not.
Some may suppose that these State
ments are made merely to bring grists
to our own MILL and the supposition
would not be entirely erroneous, but we
hope that none will believe that they are
made at the expense of truth. The few
paltry dollars made by the printer would
be poor recompense for the loss of the
confidence of his fellow citizens.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-10-10

The ADVANCE IN SUGAR.-The rise in
sugar since january, according to the
New York Post, has been so per cent,
and this owing not so much to the dimin-
ished supply, which only applies to New
Orleans descriptions, Cuba's being plenti>
full; but to the great increase of demand
throughout the country for consumption
and stock. The unfavorable harvest of
1854, led to great contraction in the
grocery business, as well as in the dry
goods; and dealers worked down their
stock to the lowest point possible, COM
PEELED by necessity rather than by policy,
as collections of debts being bad, credit
was diminished,
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-10-10

THE DESERTED WIFE.-We have recei-
we'd from the publisher, r. B. Peterson,
lO2, Chestnut ST., Philadelphia, copy of
this work, written by Mrs. SoUTHwoRTu,
the author of "The Lost Heiress." 1t lis a
matter of great interest to all that love to
read, and admire pure and chaste Ame-
rican works. " The Deserted Wife" is a
new work of unusual power and thrilling
interest. The scene is laid in one of the
southern States, and the story gives pic
ture Of the manners and customs of the
planting gentry, in an age not far reno
we'd backward from the present. The
characters are drawn with a strong hand,
and the book abounds with scenes of in
tense interest, the whole plot being
wrought out with much power and effect,
and no one, we are confident, can read it
without acknowledging that it possesses
more than ordinary merit. The author
is a writer of remarkable genius and ORR
glnality-manifesting wonderful power in
the vivid depicting of character, in her
glowing descriptions of scenery. Hagor,
the heroine of the " Deserted Wife," is a
magnificent being, while Raymond, Gus
ty, and Mr.. Withers, are not merely names,
but existences they live and move before
US, each acting in accordance with his Pc
culiar nature. The purpose of the author,
prOfessedly, is to teach the lesson, " that
the fundamental causes of unhappiness
in married life, are defective moral and
physical education, and premature con-
traction Of the matrimonial engagement.
1t is q book to read and reflect on, and
one that cannot fail to do an immense
amount of good, and will rank as one of
the brightest and purest ornaments among
the literature Of this country.
Price, in one volume bound in cloth,
S1,25; OF in two volumes with paper CO.
yer, 81 90.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-10-10
The Battle of virgin Bay.

s We gave yesterday ID the news from
Central America, brief account of
battIe. between the government troops Of
NICARAGUA and the California fllibusters,
under the noted Col. Walker, who has
with him also q native legion. Wal>
ker's force is called the " Democratic ar
NV The following details the New
= FORK Post has from an eye witness
on the incoming of the Sd of SePtem-
her. about s O'clock, news of Walkers
approach was received at Virgin bay. and
soon after. the Democratic army entered
the town. First come the 3 Falange
Americans" composed of sixty-fye Cali
fornians, armed with rifles and reyolYers.
After these followed the native legion,
one hundred and twenty five men armed
with muskets and bayonetss Among the
officers of the former were Col. Walker,
Capt. Doubleday, (Acting Commissary.)
O. C. Hornsby, late attache in Wheeler's
legation, and DIR. Jones, surgeon. The
native troops were commanded by Gen.
Chiffon, assisted by Gen, Mendez, Col.
Luzarago, and Captains Oortago and
Chion, the latter son of the General.
On their arrival, the Californians were
billeted on the different hotels, while the
natives occupied the cabildo" and other
vacant houses about town. The officers
of both divisions called to pay their re-
spects 10 Judge Gushing, agent of the
Transit Company.
About IL O'Clock, A. NJ, the cry Of
&c Ell Enemigo Ell Enemigo |" announced
the arrival Of Gen. Guardiola with five
hundred men, in three divisions. the first
by the Transit road. led by Guardiola:
the other two diverging to the right and
left. with a view of surrounding the town.
The ADVANCE of Guardiola was fred
upon by picket guard OF IL men from
Walkers native legion. The action soon
became general, and I, who was among
the spectators, found it prudent to retreat
to the rooms of the Transit Company, to
avoid the bullets. We put up barricade
of packages of express freight, and it was
very fortunate we did so, no less than
twelve bullets passing in few minutes
through the Office and Judge Cushing's
room.
A confused hubbub OF voices was heard
on all sides. AT one moment. Viva FL
Gobicrno % then " Viva Castellon T.
then " Hurrah for Walker" AT last the
government forces were completely de>
feated, with loss of from sixty to one
hundred Thirty-four of their bodies
were buried by order Of Of Judge Cush-
ing. Ofthe democratic forces, five were
wounded and not one was killed. Col.
Walker was slightly wounded in thoneck
by muskct ball, and Captain Doubleday
in the side. The entire battle lasted but
an hour and hnlf.-BaH. tSUm.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-10-10

The DANISH SouHD DUEs.-A Threat
The Paris correspondent of N. Y. Com
mercial says:
The Independence Beige has para
graph intended for the United States. 1t
says in good terms that the Danish Sound
question is European question as such
it will be settled, and settled beyond ap-
peal by the States of Europe. If the
United States should seek to disregard
such a settlement, and should endeavor to
force distinct arrangement for itself,
not only France would defend Denmark
against such an assumption, but the
whole of Europe en- naasse i''
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-10-10

BbAoKwOoD. -Blackwood's Edinburgh
Magazine for September has come to
hand. It has the following choice table
of contents: Life in the Interior of
Russia, "zadie Romance .'Maud, !"
by Alfred Tennison. = Notes on Canada
and'the Northwestern States of America, I"
!" The Imperial Policy of Russia" "Light
Literature for the Holidays" " Wagram;
or, Victory in Death" and Ct Our Begin
ming of the Last War"
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-10-10
A Nntural Condition,

The Republican party Of Pennsylvania
some time since, nominated for Canal
Commissioner, Passmore Williamson, the
the leader of the black and white ruliians
who robbed Col. WhcclerOoG his slaves in
Philadelphia, last summer. The Wings
nominated Joseph Henderson and the
Know-Nothings nominated Peter Martin
for the same office. BY the following
telegraphic despatch, which we take from
the Baltimore Sun, it will be seen that
there has been a fusion Of those parties
to defeat the democratic candidate, Ar
mold Plummer. We wish, particularly to
call the attention of those who do not be-
lieve that the Democratic party of the
North is any more sound upon the slave
ny question than the others, to the fact
that this fusion has been effected because
it had become apparent that " a division
Of opposition to The national administration
and its Nebraska fraud, would inevitably
lead to the election Of arnold PLumn1er, the
pro~slavery, Nebraska candidate" But
read the address of the fusionists below
While these different fanatical ism are
heaying, seething, and sweItering. the De-
mocratic party, with its national candi.
date, Arnold Plummer, stands firm upon
the Constitution and States Rights. Who
would not be Democrat?
| The State Committees ofthe Wing, Anne
| rican and Republican parties, which met
on the 9th inst, jointly nominated Tho
mas Nicholson, of Beaver, as a candidate
for Canal Commissioner, and Withdrawing
| the names of Messrs. Martin and William
son, have to-day issued the following adj
dress to the people of the State.
10 the People Of Pennsylvania j.: The
Wing, American, and Republican parties
having each nominated candidates for
the Office of canal commissioner, it be-
comes apparent that such q division
of the elements of opposition to the
national administration and its Nebraska
fraud would inevitably lead to the cleo
ton of Arnold Plummer, the pro-slavery
Nebraska candidate.
In view of these facts a meeting of our
respective Central COMMITTEES, of said
parties, was held at Harrisburg, on Thurs
day, the 9th of September, 1855, and
their nominees having declined and been
withdrawn, Thomas Nicholson, of Beaver
county, was nominated as the candidate
of the said parties, for the purpose of con-
centrating the votes of the Anti-Nebras-
ka party on one man, and he is hereby
earnestly recommended to all the lovers
of freedom in Pennsylvania, as a capable,
honest and true-heartcd man, who is
worthy of the support and confidence of
the people.
By order of the Committees.
Signed, john n. FISHER.
Chairman of the Wing State Committe.
LEMUEL TODD,
Chairman Of Am. State Com. of Thirteen.
DAVID W1LMoT,
Chairman of Republican State Committee.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-10-10

A MINISTER SuspENDED.-The Indiana
Presbytery Of the Cumberland Presby>
ter and church has suspended from the
MINISTRY one of its Clergymen. for un-
christian conduct. The following arc
the specifications:
" First Specificotiom.-For nssociatng
himself with an association known rs tho
underground railroad. whose Avowed
purpose is to assist slaves from slave tO
free territory.
=" Second Spec;fcation."-For actually
cngagInging in the business Of assisting
slaves in making their escape from sI"ve
10 free territory. which is contrary to tho
laws of tho United States aud Statute
laws of the Stale Of Indiana"
Several Of the Witnesses stated Tint the
offending minister had boast"d to them
Of the number of.slaves he had aided to
escape, giving the names and places in
Kentucky from which they had escaped.
and one Of them testified that he had
heard him say that he had never denied
belonging to the underground railroad.
and that he had said in April, this year,
in speaking Of the relative numbers, ta~
ken to Liberia by Colonization, and TO
Canada by underground railroad. that
10000 had gone to Liberia and $4,000
to Canada by underground railroad.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-10-10

IMPORTANT FROM MEx1oo.-By the ar
rival Of tho steamer Orizaba we have
dates from the city of Mexico to the 10Th
instant, from which we learn that CarrerA
had abdicatcd his Office Of provisional
president.
The council had decided to adopt the
plan Of Ayunta, thus putting an end to all
fear of collision between the army and
civilians. Still. however, it cannot be
said that there is any actual government.
and there are we'll grounded fears that
anarchy will yet prevail in the city and
country.
Generals Alvarez and Comfort were
daily expected at Caernoaca.
YucaLan, Carmen and several other
places had declared for the revolution
Gen. Larcasno's new brigade of thou
sand strong had surrendered to the new
national troops.
Viduarri has published new and moro
liberal tariff, and a decree has been issued
recognizing the army.
At Vera Cruz over 500 national guards
had been enrolled.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-10-10

Coal CoNvENTIoN.-Th Kanawha Re-
publican publishes call for Convention
to be held in Charleston, " on the 18th
of November next, for the purpose of ta-
king the necessary steps to develOpe and
demonstrate the immense mineral wealth
of that section Of Virginia. watered by
the Great Kanawha. Guyandotte and Big
Sandy rivers, and their tributaries and to
confer upon the best means of rendering
it available
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-10-10

POCKET P1OKED.-We neglected last
week to state that E. L. Stealey. Esq, of
this place, had his pocket picked of be-
tween two and three hundred dollars,
while attending the Wheeling Fair. The
light fingered gentry was as thick as
blackberries there. Several other gentle
man were eased of their pocket.books by
them.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-10-10

CLOTHING, &o.-We would call the at
tention of our readers to the ADVERTISE
ment of Elisha Owens. Mr.. Owens has
a fine stock of cloths, ready made clo~
thing, SC, with which he can fix out his
customers with anything they may de-
sire, whether it be cheap clothes or good
clothes. Give him call.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-10-10
MASONIC RELIEF FOR 'NoRFoLK

MASONIC RELIEF FOR NORFOLK AND
PoRTsMoUrH.-The following notice to
the fraternity Of the United States comes
to us sanctioned and approved by the fra
tcrnity in this city with the request that
it be generally copied by the press:
To tile Masonic fraternity throughout tile
United States. -Contributions for Masonic
Lodges intended for relief of Master Ma
sons, their widows and orphans who have
suffered from the ravages Of the yellow
fever in Norfolk, should be addressed to
the undersigned. Those intended for Lbc
Masonic Lodges of Norfolk and Ports
mouth may be addressed to me, and one
half of such contributions vii Ibei mmedi-
ately paid over to the Master or some
other officer of Portsmouth Naval Lodge,
No. 100.
TJo>v,c w OwpCe w NTo.to.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-10-10

GEORGIA ELEcT1oNs. Returns received
from various parts Of Georgia indicate
that Mr.. johnson, dem, the pTessn:
Governor, has been reelected By aooa1
5000 majority. Il is probable that three
Americans and Eve democrats have Deeh
elected to Congress. The delegation ID
the last Congress stood 6 democrats I"
2 wings.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-10-10

CAUSE FOR DToRcE.-At late term
of the county court of Perry county, Indi-
ana, there we're % applicants for divorce
of which were granted. One
lady set forth in her petition that her
lord always slept with his back towards
her. She obtained a bill.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-10-10

kansas EIEcr1oH.-Adyiees from Kan
sas, bring returns Of the election there
for Congressional delegate. The cogn.
ties show heavy vote for WhiteheId, tns
prosslayery candidate. a few votes ioL
Reeder are returned, but the free-sollei!s
generally did not vote. all was quiet 10
the territory.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-10-10

+. Is certain that many more troops are
to be sent to the Crimea by Russia.
It was rumored that Baron Prokessi
had arrived at Paris with an ultimatum
from Austria, which. if the Western Pow
ers agree will be sent to Russia. If the
latter declines, then AustriaSwill declare
war.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-10-10

PRoMorED.-Cummander Inghram, who
distinguished himself in the Kosta rescue
case. has been promoted to captain, in
the reorganization of the navy which is
now taking place.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-10-10
Foreign News.

The steamer Pacific arrived at New
York on the Sd inst, bringing one week S
later dates.
There is very little additional news of
moment. The following extracts are Ia
ken from the latest English papers.
General Simpsons dispatch to Lord
Panmure, giving details of the fall of Se~
bastopol, does not differ in its statement
from the telegraphic dispatches previously
received at London, and by the arrival OF
the America last week. The English at
tack was led by Sir w. Rodringdon and
Lieut.. General Markham.
There were 25 English officers killed in
the attack on the Redan, and 1876 wound
cd, including 20 dangerously.
Another dispatch says that I 200 guns
Of large calbre have been captured, be-
sides 1000 of smaller calibre, sixty thou>
sand cannon balls; and great amount oil
gunpowder and other material of war.
Gen. Pelissier's latest dispatch says
eve are beginning to occupy the town
of Sebastopol. Tho material left by the
enemy is even more extensive than at first
anticipated"
A dispatch says that detachment oil
French troops marched into Sebastopol or
the 18th ult, and found the streets full Of
ruins and barricaded throughout. The
obstacles at the entrance Of the port were
about to be removed, to admit of the en-
trance of ships.
A report from Sebastopol says thai
when the Russians Saw that the French
were masters Of the MaIakoff they blew
up the Redan. All the towers were
mined, but they had no time to blow ur
the Malakoff.
Gen. Bosquet was wounded, but not
seriously.
Dispatches from the Crimea to the 1th
say that the greater part of the southern
Notifications left standing by the Russians
have been blown up by the allies. Rus
slams begin to make their appearance in
small groups among the ruins of the town.
At the latest accounts the allies were
quiet, and no new attack had been an>
nounced. It was considered almost GER
tain that the Russians cannot hold their
position on the north Of Sebastopol, on &C.
count iof,the scarcity of provisions.
1t is said that the Gear, on hearing of
the disaster at Sebastopol, sent tele-
graphic dispatch to the King of Prussia,
saying that Russia never made peace af-
ter defeat. ...'- s-.. ~ s-..
1t was rumored that Gortschakoff had
received orders from St. Petersburg to
Avacuate the Crimea on condition of their
being allowed by Marshal Pelissier to quit
the,norrh forts With arms, baggage, DC.
IA letter from Warsaw says that as soon
as Marshal Paskiewitsch received intel
lipence of thelEall of the Ma!akof he de-
spatchcd his aid-de camp, Demidotf, to
Sebastopol.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-10-10

ET Graham's Magazine for October is
received. 1t contains an excellent table
of contents and number Of fine engra.
wings. Graham occupies a place in the
front rank of literary magazines.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-10-10

A1Es.-J. H. Murphey has just recei-
we'd new lot of fine chopping axes
Those in want of good article will do
we'll by giving him call. See adver-
tisement.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-10-10

EB-Jack Frost made his appearance in
his glory, in this vicinity, on Sunday
morning last. The effect of his visit was
killing" upon vegetation.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-10-10

E ST wonder what makes nv ewes
so weak 90 asked a gentleman of a lady,
who was bit of Wag.
"Why," she replied, z" suppose it is
because they are in q weak place"
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-10-10

GALA DAr.-We understand that the
Odd Fellows of this place. contemplate
having quite gala day on the occasion
of their procession. which is to come off
on the 18th inst. We are informed that
quite number of the brethren of the ad-
joining Lodges have signi6ed their inten~
ton of participating in the FESTIVITIES ofthe
occasion, and that both the Fairmont and
Morgantown Brass Bands are expected
to be in attendance.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-10-10
CagnI61Ts ron ConsrABnE.-we per

r CANDIDAIR FOR CoNsTABIE.-We per-
ceiyeby the Parkersburg Gazette. that Mr. n
John Stewart, formerly resident Of this
place, has received the nOnainatto'' OF the
Ameriea,. party for Constable! The Ga
zette in an article of half a column sets
forth the !" peculiar claims" and qualifi>
cations of Mr. steuart. for the Office. and
enjoins IS every member ofthe America an
party TO repair to the polls and cast his
vote for John Stewart
Whoever heard of such party drilling
and organization over the election of a
Constable, before? All this preparation
is made by the party so violently opposed
to the g mad hunt for Office, {" and its no
minee is man whose ambition would not
heretofore permit him to see any office
less than that of Legislator, yet suppose
is all for the country.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-10-10

EE' The County Court is in session.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-10-10

Signed, john n. FISHER.
Chairman of the Wing State Committe.
LEMUEL TODD,
Chairman Of Am. State Com. of Thirteen.
DAVID WILMoT,
Chairman of Republican State Committee.