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Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-12-05
Rg- Blackwood for November, is on
our table, and is filled with its usual
choice assortment of articles.

HE NATIONALITY OF THE DEMOCRATIC
PARrr.-lt is frequently asserted by those
who are fully convinced Of the unsound-
ness of their own party, that all the par>
ties in the North are abolilionized. That
the assertion is not true, so far as regards
the Democratic party, we have abundant
proof in the resolutions passed aud
speeches made, at the various meetings
and conventions held by that party in the
Northern States. We have published a
number of these, and nov copy the fol-
lowing from the resolutions passed at the
Democratic Safe Convention, held in
New Hampshire, on the 14,h ult. They
are sufficiently sound for us.
Resolved, That democracy has TO Sc
crecy, and requires no oaths that while
it publicly avows as fundamental prin-
ciplr. freedom Of conscience. without dis
tinction of religious faith, the political
equality of al whom the law recognizes
as American citizens. without reference
to the accident OF birth, it relies for sue
cess upon open discussion and the in
'cliigcrce of the people; we, there
fore, denounce the know nothing or
ganization, so called, as intolerant in
its warfare upon the freedom of rei~
giOus belief and the sacred rights Of con-
science, unjustly exclusive in its require
ments of birth and blood, and anti>re-
publican and dangerous in its methods Of
secret political action, as corrupting in its
encouragement Of secret combination and
IaIsehood, reDrehensbIe in It's objects, and
unmanly and dishonorable in its modes
by which it seeks their accomplishment.
L" Resolved. That we believe in the
cardinal doctrines Of State Rights and
popular sovereignty; that we recognize IN
It's broadest sense, as just and salutary,
the principle that to the people of every
organized State and Territory, belongs
of right the prerogative of regulating for
themselves their own domestic and local
affairs within the limits Of the constitution;
and that we denounce all violation Of
this principle, whether by the interfer-
encc of the a5olitionists of the free States
or by the aggressions Of their abettors in
the work of sectional agitation from the
slave States.
Resolved, That the constitution Of the
United States is founded upon the funda-
mental principal Of entire and absolute
equality among all the States of this I'm
ion; and it is not competent for Congress.
or any other power, to impose upon new
States coming into the Union, any condi-
ton or restriction, in respect to their do
nestle institutions or internal concerns,
which the federal constitution has not i'm :
posed upon the original States and that
any effort on the part Of Congress. or any
other power, to violate this principle
should be met and resisted by all good
citizens as an attempt to trampIe upon the
constitution and destroy the Union"
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-12-05
FINE CoRN.-We have been sent a spe.

FINE CoRN,-We have been sent spe-
cimen of the Corn grown upon the good
Democratic soil of Roofing Creek, by j.
NJ. Eib, Esq, who was too good Wing
to be inveigled into the hercsies of Know
Nothingism, and now acts with our party.
The Corn is the yellow gourd.seed vari-
ETY., and hard to beat. The twenty ears
present very formidable appearance
enough to keep a good sized shoat a
week. For description we copy the
note accompanying it.
RoOrING GREER, Harrison Co., VAL
November 29Lh, 1855.
w. P. COOPER, ESQ: Dear Sir-As
there has been considerable blasting in
the newspapers Of late, about the large
Pumpkins, SQuashes. Cabbages, CoTf,
and even lie large Beans, raised in, dif-
ferent parts of the county, the pas. sea-
son, have concluded that it would not
Ibe out of place to send you specimen of
large corn raised on my farm, and if you
think it of sufficient Importance, you will
please give it passing notice in your
Register. d -. rr -. 49,. .r. =.
You will receive by the bearer go ears
Ct corn which when placed in perpen-
dicular position, will fill Virginia sealed
half bushel, rounding measure. p t,' 80,
Average weight of the go ears lib 6ozs.
Z" length q -a'7h -" = II In
r." Z" circumference s"a "a, in
=" No. grains to the ear, 1855 %
Whole No. grains in the go ears, 81. $50 8 &.
They contain from 10 to'24 rows 70 the
ear, and from so to "a grains in row
The largest number OF grains in any one
of the go ears is 1880, and the lowest
number is $50. fea
Very Respectfully, Yours &c,
J. n, EIB.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-12-05

DIFFICULTY AT ROANOKE COLLEGE,
The NatlveIAmerican states that a stu
dent. of.this College was expelled on Fri
day last. for refusing to perform what he
deemed an over task. and which one of
the professors refused to lessen. On ac-
count of this expulsion, some twenty-five
or thirty of the students Immediately
Withdrew.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-12-05
Elk CREEK Harrison Co

Mr. COOPER Col. William Martin,
deceased, was the father Of 90 children
by two wives. He was one of the early
pioneers of this county and high Sheriff
for many years. Can the Weston Herald
sweet potatoe story beat this if so
Cur AND CONE AGAIN.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-12-05

PRESIDENT P1ERcE.-The. Wilmington
Journal supports the nomination Of Mr..
Pierce, AZ the next Democratic candidate
for the Presidency. We do not know
whether President Pierce. desires The
nomination Of the Cincinnati. Convention
we do not even know whether he would
accept tiff rendered, but we dokno N that.
so lar as we are concerned, swe should be
as well pleased tO'use our feeble efforts in
bis oehaIfinl856, should befbertbe cans
1idate, as we were in 1852 /; as freely, as
bold y, and AS confidently asawe did ID
1852; as freely ssgwe nov espresso our con-
ylctioni thatllf 'het orsspcht a, man as he.
Do nominated By the NatiopaI Gonyen-
Hou' ne will be chosen by the people. 10y
We say this in regard to president
Pierce. because we believe il TO be the
tact, and because we believe il to,be due
to him. not as wishing 70 forestall in any
way the 'actionlof even tbe opinion Of
single man IN the approaching choice ofsa
candidate. I'm allaeSsential points Of poIIs
cy and principles the,:nexti Democrats
President. being true Demoesktg must
walk in the waysland ltFead !inethe foot.
steps Of franklin Pierce, tbecauses frank
lin Pierce, has BEEN tfues I'd the broad
land-markstof D emoofaIioi Principle add
policy -SoNths tSiaegD haospdtpo p .
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-12-05

The Know-N Nothing ticket voted in
Baltimore, at the late election in that eli
Iy, notwithstanding their pretended ha-
tired Of every thing foreign or Democrats
ic, was headed with scroll forming a
kind of arch. one side of which is supper
ted by Jackson, and the other side by the
hurp Of Erin! This, of course, was in
tended to deceive the Irish Democrats.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-12-05

EEIn the Washington correspondence
Of the Baltimore Sun, we find the follow
ing
- The free soil boilers from the Phil
adelphia Know~Nothing Convention have
IN considerable numbers named a plat
form at their late convention at Cinciuna-
II. upon the issue Of the restoration of the
Missouri compromise, on the. exclusion of
any new slave State from the Union. The
Southern X. Ms will not. of course. go
INTO convention with them on this plat
form in Philadelphia next February.
They have also widened the breach be-
tween the Southern and Northern. mem
bsrs representing the order in Congress,
and rendered their cooperation in the
organization of the House impossible.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-12-05

= E9T Graham's Magazine for Deccm~
Der is received. 1t is rcplete with good
municipalities, poetry, tales, DC. We
can recommend Graham to those wishing
good magazine. See prospectus in an
other column.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-12-05

Es- Peterson's Magazine for january
is already received. 1t is got up in fine
style. contains a large number of fine
plates and a choice collection of reading
matter. See prospectus in another coll
umn.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-12-05

BANK OF KANAwHA. Thompsou's L n.
~ Reporter discredits the Kanawha
Bank, Va. This bankis a. chartered bank
of Virginia. but tits owned. and.the notes.
tits alleged, arr circulated, in Cincinnati.
Such is the doubt felt in regard to the
notes in Cincinnati that. although 4hey
are par during business hours, being re-
deemed by one of the banks. yet after
business hours, it is said they. cannot be-
used better than per cent discount.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-12-05

ET- The cage" incontinently drops
the question in discussion between us,
with the exception of the single one
whether secrecy as secrecy is criminal
This in general sense nigh! be nice
question to decide, but SO far as Know
Nothingism is concerned, it is as easy as
the boy knew his daddy. The =" Age"
itself, says, that secrecy is criminal when
it conceaIs known crimes. Now we have
shown conclusively that the secrecy of
Know-Nothingism does-or at least, was
intended to" conceal known crimes, "
and consequently Is " criminal" We
hope the editor of the Age" is now sat
istied.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-12-05

leave the lady free, but put her in bonds,
&c. II is due 10 her TO say that she isve.
ny heroic, and in reply to a letter of conf,
dencc was quite indignant at expressions
of sympathy for her condition. Shssun-
derstands very we'll, she says, what she is
about. She knew beforehand what she
was taking upon herself. This was the
way by which society was to be reformed
and purified, and, she, was willing-nay,
even proud-to bear her fill share ofthe
burden and diegrace. if the world chose
to cali il So, attentdtPpg spsh reformation.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-12-05

CoNGREss.-Congress met on Monday
last. Up to the hour Of going to press,
we had received nothing in regard to its
opening. 1t being composed Of at least four
distinct political parties-Democrats. old
line Wings, Republicans and Know No
things-neither Of which have MAORI
ty, it is expected that the session will be
a squalIy one. and the organization Of the
House, by eIecting the Speaker, Clerk,
&C., be attended with some difficulty
Not much good may be expected of the
the present Congress. unless the old line
Wings and Southern Americans vote
with the Democrats, which we imagine
they will find themselves compelled to do.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-12-05

RoUeH TMEs IL KAHsis:LIu. the IN
dependence Dispatch Of tHepIst we fnd .
dispatch from st. !Jose6h!g ofgsame tdiats,
which says that Samuel G0Ei1s. a member
of.the Kansas Secret Army, net Nj. Pat.
Laughlin at Donipfan the previous ldsy!9
and tried to shoot him. His gufs missed
bTes; he hensstabbed Lauglilin IN the ab-
ddmen. aIaughlin then DIRE 15alrssoi3sT
and shot him throughsth hearts Laugh,
lin'stlife is despaired Of = gus3pd saaaa
Laughlin belonged to the secret associ-
alton Of abolition adyentursrsi in Kansas,
aud when fully possessed of their designs,
made publication of them ia the papers
at st. Joseph.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-12-05

SpEo1Au E1Rorros.-Jas. d. Arms.rono
Wing. was elected to the Virginia Senate
last week by majority of 23e, from
Hampshire, Hardy and Morgan counties.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-12-05
Invasion OfIrcIuud.

We alluded last weak to the fact that
the British papers were all agog about a
hlllOuSter invasion Of Ireland from this
country, which they said was under way.
The London Times, particularly, threat~
ened terrible things against Brother jon
athan on account Of these piraticn expe-
ditions. How such an unfounded and alb
surd report obtained belief in London, is a
mystery, but possibly the bankers had
something to do with originating it. The
New York Post publishes letter from a
MIR. Mckinney, banker, Strand, London,
to Mr.. Clure, banker, Wall street, New
York, which looks like an attempt to get
up panic in the stock market. Mr.. Nc
Kinney says:
"ln conversation had the honor to
hold with Lord PaImerStOu last night, he
informed me that he had received aulhen-
tic information from his agents in the
United States that no less than Mirty yes
sells had left the port of New FORK, fully
manned and equipped for yHlidHYtering
deScen5 on lreland-and that rs many
more had already departed from Boston,
Charleston and New Orleans, for the
same purpose His lordsbp assured me
tAI"" tuO OlACLSu SOHeIuLucuL were aIEeAuy
on the alert, and had despatched all the
available force at its disposal to intercept
them in their piratical designs. The
island of Ireland is now surrounded and
will be defended by sufficient force to
prevent any successful aggression OF that
portion OF her Majesty's dominions."
Was ever anything more ridiculous
The writer proceeds to say that war
with the United States would be very
popular with all classes. of England. If
the whole letter be not a hoax, we can ex-
plain it no other way than by supposing
that Mr.. Mckinney wishes to buy Ameri-.
can bonds.
The Washington Star suggests that the
war furry is designed by Great Britain
to prevent English capitalists from invest,
ing their funds in American securities,
and to increase the bullion in the Bank.
of England by the. sale of American.
stocks that are now held in this country.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-12-05

-FoUR TEACHERS DEvoouaED BY cAsSr,
Balls IN ONE OF THE SOUTH SEA IsIANDs.-
The missionary ship, :" John Williams. y
named alter the horoic martyr Of Er'o0map-
ga, has recently completed. a VOYAGE
among the New Hebrides and other w E,9
.erly groups. 7 The 9. Journal Of The voyage
On reaching. The Island Of Fate the
distressing news was brought on board
that some of the teachers had been bar.
barously murdered. Only nineteen DAYS
after they were landed, under the most
cheering circumstances, the two Raratoat.
gan teachers and their wives were .mj1r-
dered to furnish material for horrfd can
nibsl banquet. The real reason of this
sudden act oferhelty could not be learned.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-12-05

re- The new British Commander in
the Crlmea, Lieutenant General William
CodrngtOn, is the oldest surviving son OF
Admiral Sir Edward Codrington. the vic
tor of Navarino. He entered the Cold
stream Guards in the year 1921, and vas
connected with them for thirty three years
without seeing any war exp erieuce, yet
he rose from rank to rank until he became
Major General, in 1884, just at the com
mencement Of the war With Russia. He
went to the East as an amateur, but on
The return Of the Qpartermaster General,
Lord De Ros. on account Of i'll health.
Brlgadier, General Airey was appointed to
succeed him, and General Codrington was
appointed over Airey's brigade He
figured at Alma. 1nkettnann, and the last
attack on the Redau. The latter was
commanded BY him. If that be a fair
specimen Of his generalship the change
in the command 81 The British forces can
SCARCELY be regarded as an Improvement.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-12-05
Is A Ux1vrRsA1lsr A COMPETENT WI

Is A UNIvERsALIsr A COMPETENT WIT
NESS ?''-We briefly mentioned recently,
that i'll trial at Jackson IN. c. Superb
or Court Judge MAnley held that u per.
son protesting the doctrine Of Universal.
ism was an incompetent witness. and in
accordance with that decision ruled out
two or three Witnesses. The decision very
justly gave Use to some Indignation
among those " Tho protested the doctrine OF
the UniversAlist Church, and from the
proceeding OF Il late State convention OF
the denomination, we find that the follow
ing preamble and resolution was adopt
ed:
Whereas, we have learned with SUR
that His Honor Judge Marley ut the last
Superior Court Of Jackson, n. c., decided
that univcrsulsts are not competent wit
nesSrs in IL Court OF Justice; and whereas,
we believe such decision is not only fra
grant outrage upon the increasing and
respectable denomination of christians
called UniversaIis:s, but unconstitutional
and inimical to this republican government
ReSoLVed, That this Convention proceed
forthwith to take such measures rs they
may deem expcdient to have their claims
and civil rights protected in this our boast
ed land OF civil and religious liberty.
For the benefit Of those who do not un.
derstand our Faith, we insert our Articles
Of Belief:
1--WE believe that the Holy Scriptures
Of the Old and New Testament contain a
revelation ofthe character Of God, and oil
the duty, interest, and final destiny Of
mankind. We believe there is one God
whose nature is love, revealed in our Lord
Jesus Christ by one Holy Spirit Of Grace
who will finally restore the whole family
OF mankind to holiness and happiness
We believe that holiness and true happi.
ness are inseparably connected, and that
the believers ought TO maintain order and
practice good works, FOR these things are
good and profitable unto men,"
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-12-05

SYNOD OF V1Rc1StA.- After an interval
of thirteen years the Synod Of Virginia
again met in the Presbyterian Church at
Lexington On Wednesday evening, GATH
of October, After prayer by Rev. Moses
H. Hoge. D. D., of Richmond, the open
ing sermon was preached by the Mode
rator, the Rev. VIM. Brown, Oft Pres.
bytery of Lexington. The question Of
establishing female College at Rich
mond on basis of 900 dollars, to be
raised within the bounds of the Synod,
was discussed at length and determined
in the affirmative but subsequently the
matter was re-considered and left in the
hands Of a committee, to be more fully
reported on at the next meeting of the
Synod. After very interesting and
harmonious meeting the Synod adjourned
on Saturday to meet in the city OF Rich
mond on the cath Of October. 1857.
Sermons were preached at the church
es in the town by Rev. Drs. Moore and
Hoge, of Richmond; Armstrong of Nor
folk, aud others. ifa .7a ''
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-12-05


The KANSAS CONSTITUTIONAL CoxvEx-
T1oN.-The Kansas Constitutional Con-
vention passed, on the 10Th inst, a sche-
dule declaring that the Convention shall
be submitted to the people on the 18th Of
December. If ratified, it provides for the
election of a. Governor, Lieutenant Cover
nor, State Auditor, Judges of the Supreme
Court, Attorney General, and members
Of the Assembly, on the third Tuesday Of
january. 1t also provides that the Gene
raj Assembly shall secure the enforce,
ment of the sixth section of the hill of
rights before, the fourth day of July next.
The CONTESTED ELECTION IN JACKSON.
We learn that Mr.. CalIahue is actively
engaged in taking dispositions in refer
ence to the contested election in Jackson
county.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-01-05

CIILIAJ Liz D. Z.
Bv ], r, NICHOLSON.

AzzA THE subscriber respectfully informs his friends
l:;:M and the public generally, that his house. kno"n
the " Railroad Hotel,' opposite the cluster
Depot, is s open for the reception % regular and
transient boarders and the travelling pubic and that
he is making every exertiOn to deserve aud secure
continuance of the kind and liberal patronage which
has hitherto been extended to hin. He 4tters himself
that every needed arrangement has been made to pro-
the comfort OF all who stop with him his rooms
airy and welI-urnished his attentive
and obcdien and his table constantly supplied with the
of the season, that his friends will want
attention necessary make their sourn peasan and
agreeable. His stables furnished with good host
ers and abundance of provcnder and he is prepared
moments notice to supply his customers with pri
eonveyances of every Sort TO any part of the sur
rounding country.
He desires to return his acknowledgements 10 the
public for past fvors, and solicits for the future
equally liberal share of patronage.
Aug 90, 1854. 5tf JOHN R. NICHOLSON.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-01-05
THE ADAMS EXPRESS COMPANY.
HO: FOR COLUMBIA!

TTAVING extended line to Columbia, we will give
the QUICKEST DESPATCH to articles of all de-
scripions and sizes at the most reasonable rates.
Our EXTENSIVE CONNECTIONS, welkDown re-
sponsbility and the experience of agents and en-
poyees guarantee to all who may be pleased to employ
the utmost security and satisfaction.
BANK NOTES, GOLD, SILVER, JEW ELRY and
VALUABLES of all descriptions carried at reasonable
rates. with certainty and despatch. ~
DRAFTS OF ENGLAND, lRELAND ID, SCOTLAND
and CALIFORNIA tor sale at all our Offices.
Competent and obIiging Messengers" accom- pany
each MAIL TRAIN, to which our cars are attached
The Express will arrive in Columbia daily at CLOCK
p. ID, and loave daily at I o'clock "a M
u Office Richardson street, nearly opposite the E1-
change Bank.ED
Sept. IS 1854. S-5m
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-01-05
CIRCULAR FOB
Fall Trade of 1854.
CHARLESTON, S. c.


WE BEG to 'nform our friends and buyers of DRY
w GOODS generally, that we have made
EXTENSIVE PREPARATIONS
for our FALL SALES. We shall be prepared
10 show one of the LARGEST AND BEST Sc.
LECTED STOCKS we have yet offered, selected
as usual by ourselves in all the LEADING Eu-
ROPEAN MARKETS.
Our Establishment and Business is now so we'll
known being one Of the MOST EXTENSIVE
in the country that it is hardly necessary 10 re-
peat what we have often said before, viz that
we are prepared to offer Of the
Largest and Most Extensive Stocks
OF FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC
DRY -&ooDS
TO BE FOUND IN THIS COUNTRY, EN-.
BRAClNG ALL THAT is NEW. RICH
AND DESIRABLE, IN DRESS
GOODS of EVERY VARIETY.
CLOTHS, CASSlMERES, LINEN GOODS,
HOSIERY, DOMESTIC GOODS OF ALL
STYLES, CARPETS. RUGS. DRUG.
GETS, FLOOR CLOTHS, CUR
TAIN MATERIALS, AND
HOUSE KEEPING GOODS, &C., &c.
We also offer
500 Cases Negro Plains and kerseys, oil the
best makes and styles.
$50 Bales Twed and Dufhl Blankets.
We pay great attention to these Goods and are
prepared to supply The trade on the best terms
1t is our determination, as it is our true interest,"
to make our prices so FULLY UNIFORM AND
so LOW as to secure popularity, as we'll as to
make our House both in its organization and ex-
tent worthy the trade of THE SOUTH AND
SOUTH. WEST.
BANCROFT, BELTS, & MARSHALL,
Nos. 900 AND Oil, KING STREET.
July, 1854. 5O TN
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-01-05

NJ OTTO E is hereby given that the Firm of Spratt
~ Daniel & Co. has been dissolved by the mutual
consent of the parties. All persons indebted to said
Firm are requested call upon Z. f. Spratt and set
tie their accounts he is authorized close up the
business. The business of the Firm will be continued
under the and style of Allison & Daniel, who
rendering their acknowledgements, for past favors,
respectfully ask of their old friends and customers
continuation of their patronage.
G.. f. Spratt having associated himself with w. w.
EIms in the Grocery business, always be found at
their stand, 3 doors west of the Public Square.
SPRATT, DANIEL, 4 CO.
August 4, 1854. 2n
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-01-05
White CASTLE Soap,

THIS new family and Toilet SOAP is held in high
teem and is superior to the ordinary Soap for it's
bland and emoient qualities. For the nursery it Is
particularly adaptcd-nnoccnt in its combination and
free from all injurious alkalics. This is economical
Soap for families. just received and for sale by
FISHER s. HEINITSH,
april 18th Dispensing chemists.