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Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1855-07-19
R. Merriman
Watch .Fkykes' and .BeaCeles'.
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GssrND Has just received from New York
sasE Esskkaa fresh lnt of very desiral be goods,
eSElssS2zzsS2 JcweIry, &c. consisting Of gold
and silver Spectacles, gold Breasipus, fneer an d
ear Rines, Keys, shirt Studs, yes, aud guard
Chains, Wedding Rings-n very pure article.
A full assortment Of near-sigh,ed and convex
spectacle glasses-which makes the hest assert.
tnent ever offered in this place, and will be sold
a, the lowest prices. Best sterling silver ware
ma de expressly forreraiI. Watch repairing done
ployed al watches in this establishment. Coffin
plates on hand and engraving done at short
notice mending done as usual. A share of
public patronage is respectfully solicited.
Litchlield Iune 1915.
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s5f0re .teac Goods.
TuST reed another lot of Ladies Dress
- Good, Parasols, SC. at
MCNEIL & BRAMAN'S.
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Read and Reflect!

Litchfeid, April a5. 1856.
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United States Bounty Land Agency.

Waterbury, March, 1855.
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.gtsss Returned

Litchfeld, April "a, 1855.
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Officers or the COa,sV0afy

J. G, BECK WITH, PrCsidehl,
OLIHER GOOD WV, Treusu,tr,
JdSO.N WHIaa.s;y Secretary.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-02-21

of citizen be safely communicated to eV-
cry one manifesling in bona fide purpose
of mbarking his lie and fortunes perma-
nently among us With restrictions,
perhaps. to guard agsins: fraudulent usur-
patton OF our hag-au abuse which brings
80 much embarrassment and loss on the
genuine ci;iZyn, and so much danger 10
lie nation o! being Involved in war, that
no endeAvoy should be spared to detect
and suppress IT,"
We have not presented these facts aud
| authorities for the purpose OF suggesting
any radical alteration OF the naturalization
laws, or for the purpose Of commenting
any change in the system by which the
States respectively regulate the rights OF
suffrage. Our object is simply to show
that, according to unbroken aud invaria-
Die usage, the States have tNken into their
own hands-w where, indeed, Congress and
the constitution have placed 1.-THE set
tlemen; Of the qualifications of voters
The know -nothiuSs are on the wrong
scent, therefore, when they hope to reduce
or abolish the right Of adopted citizens TO
vote by appealing to congressional action
or BY erecting Il national organic alton for
the purpose OF controlling Congress 10 tEIls
cnd. The only effect that their movement
would have, should they have the strength
to carry majority f!the new Congress-
would be to impair certain civil immunl
ties to adopted citizens. in the preservation
Of which the na;ive-born and the adopted
citizens are almost equally Interested, and
in regard to which no one has ever been
known to indulge complaints anl ani'nosI-
ties. We have already enumerated these
immunlies. Tue know nOihing> must ap-
peal to the States, which are sovereign i'll
their control over the nigh. Of suffrage -
They must change their crusade fr"in The
national government and adapt their ma
chincry to the State elections. Whether
they will holt together long enough to
change front before The batteries OF the
democratic party, time will show,
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-02-21

It's a'PrcYalent sentiment which has pas
srj into proveIH, tina: Republics are un-
grateful. However true this sentiment
may have been in Athens or Rome, AS H.
Illustrated by the storY Of Avis.idcs or Ca
niiIus, more grateful feeling certainly
Exists in this, the queen OF modern repub-
lies. There can he TO mere beautiful c,;-
lence Of this trash than t!.at contained in
the language Of General Winfield Scott,
whom informed Of tie passage Of the Joint
resolution authorizing his elevation to the
brevet rank Of LEA e2ant General. We
are told that the brave old soldier, on re-
cciving the welcome Intelligence, was
deeply affected. and exclaimed with touch
Ing earnestness ''Let no man say hereaf-
ter that his country is ungrate(ul to one
who has served her faithfully"
The compliment thus paid to General
Scott is the more grateful to his feelings,
inasmuch as it is the second time in the
history Of our country that such brevet
rank in the army has been created. The
first was in the administration of the Ell
der Adams, when anxious to perpetuate
their confidence in the worth, and their
Il 'mlration of the virtues Of the illustrious
W ashlns'on, Congress bestowed upon him
the brevet rank OF Lieutenant General
The second is that Of General Winfield
Scott
Lrresp ective Of party, forgetfuI Of party
differences, anxious to extend honor where
honor is due, the highest military title of
the country has been bestowed on its rrea-
ties! living military chieftaiu.- Wash. Sen
tine!
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-02-21

~We publish in another column the
proceedings OF the Board Of Missions of
the Methodist Episcopal Church South on
the death of Bishop Capers. He was in the
Goth year of his age, and was native OF
South Carolina. He was preeminentIy
distinguished for the urbanity of his man
ners, the elegance Of his style, the orator
ical finish and force Of his pulpit ministra-
tons, and also for the prominent part he
always took in the affairs of the church
of which he was ever distinguished or
nament, and which will deeply feel his
loss.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-02-21
For TIE REGISTER.
James Z. Reeves, Sec'y.

Mr.. ED1ToR:-On Thursday and Friday
last, l attended the examination at the
N. W. Va. Academy, and wish, with your
permission, to express my qualification on
that occasion. 1t will be remembered that
this Institution Of learning has been es-
tablished about twelve years that until
the last nine months has been under the
immediate control of the Western Va. Con-
ference. This. like all other Institutions
similarly situated, has been subject to
some prejudices. To remove this, and to
place the Academy on more permanent
basis, and TO throw the responsibilities up
on the Principal and teachers alone, the
management of which was transferred 10
Rev. K. a. ARTHUR, an able and expert
enced teacher, besides, gentleman OF
high moral and christian character II
seems that pubic expectation has been
more than realized in this change. Mr..
Arthur has at great labor and expense,
remodeled and re-seated the entire bull
ding, and procured assistance of the very
first class at his own proper costs and
charges, and, without doubt, has shown
himself fully qualified in every relation.
Under the new, arrangement the Insti-
tuion has been made - mixed sc oul -
with departments entirely sepefr,r. here
by removing al obi .ctions to -4ch a SC ool
The rules are just what every parent
would like to nave enforced Tor HI good
government and proper training Of their
children.
Mr.. Arthur lives in the Academy bull
ding. and has fitted up a part OF the same
for the accommodation Of female boarders.
This alone is great acquisition to tue In
stitution. Persons at distance can,
with great confidence, send their daugh-
ters to this school. with perfect assurance
that every attention viii be given them,
they being under the immediate charge
of Miss Garrettson, one of his most excel
lent assistants, lady we'll deserving the
high standing she has attained.
The Principal is untiring in his efforts,
aNd expects to be encouraged from his
merit alone. To say that this is a good
school, would not do justice to Mr.. Ar
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-02-21

and as he is a good Democrat, he ought
to be reelected. Heinformed me that
he had been SO fortunate as to have OBJ
tanned every thing asked of him by his
constituents. Is there another member
that can say as much?
The affairs oft Patent Office are ad
mirably arranged. Having some bust
ness to attend to in it, called upon lien
Chas. Mason, the gentlemanly Commits
sioner, who put me on the track of find,
ing what wanted. After visiting mum
Der of the Offices. finally succeeded IL
the object of my search, though the obi
ging assistance Of Mr.. P. G. Howell. L
is really pleasure to transact business
with Such gentlemen. 1t is. perhaps, bu
justice to those gentlemen to say, tina
they did not know | was an editor, anc
were not, therefore, particularly attentive
to me in The expectation of getting puff
1t is customary with letter-writers tt
praise the hotel they stop at, and upon tb'
maxim that "you should praise the bridg'
that carries you over safe, F" should prais'
Browns; but, as some of my friends hav'
not been quite SO fortunate, must alb
stain. w. +. Q.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-02-21
The New Grade in the U. s. Army.

The resolution which has Just passed
Congress-, authorizing the President Of
the United States to confer the title Of
Lieutenant General by breyst for emf
ent services, is AS follows:
" Resolved by the Senate and House Of
Representatives Of the United States Of
America in Congress assembled, that the
grade of lieutenant general be and the
same is hereby revived in the army OF the
United States, in order that when, in the
opinion Of the President and Senate, it
shall be deemed proper to acknowledge
eminent services of major general Of
the army in the late war with Mexico, in
the mode already provided for insuboTdi-
nate grades, the grade Of lieutenant-Een-
eraI may be specially conferred by
brevet, and by services, provided, hoUev-
er, that when the said grade OF lieuten
ant-general by breyet shall have once
been filled and have become vacant, this
joint resolution thereafter expire and bS
of no effect"
The section ofthe act of Congress. which
established the grade of lieutenant gen
eral was passed on the 23th Of May, 1898,
and is as follows:
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted i,
That whenever the President shall deem
it expedient, he is hereby empowered To-
appoint, by and with the advice and con-
sent Of the Senate, commander Of the
army which may be raised by yirtus Of
this act, and who, being commissioned as
lieutenant general. may be authorized to
command the artnies of the United States,
and shalt be entitled to the following pay
and emoumen.s, viz $3.50 monthly pay,
$50 monthly si!owanc Tor forage, when
ne same shall not be provided by the
Q. S.a'es, and forty rations per day, o.
money in lieu thereof at the current price
who shall have authority, from lime to
time. 10 appoint such number Of aids,
not exceeding four, and secretaries, not
exceeding Two. as he may deem proper,
each to have the rank, pay and emolu-
ments Of lieutenant colonel"
The Mexican war transpired in 1847,
and the pay Of an officer, with the rank Of
lieutenant-general. as provided in the act
Of 1898. from that date to the present, the
Union says, would amount TO more than
$50, 900. 1t will be seen that there is
attached to the grade Of lieutenant-gen-
eral staff of six persons-four ieuten-
ant colonies and two secretaries leach
with the rank and pay Of a lieutenaat'
colonel.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-02-21

syears, rushed outaad alarmed the neigh
sbors whoiY.saim1re in haste, aud drew the
miserable victims from the midst Of the
Games. The eldest daughter, the boy Of
nine years. and the infant, have since died
of their injuries, and there exists slight
homes of saving the fourth child. The
mother is in an alarming condition from
severe burnson the neck, arms and body.
and a confusion on the head. The youngo
err child is out of danger 2stebes Aereass
~, FEB. 10.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-02-21
For the Register:
SANS,

Mn. EDITOR In the 2dnumber OF the
4as Of PROGRESS, a Know-Nothing sheet
published over the way, ! CHANGED to see
an article from the pen OF scrlobler VINO %
signs the euphouious prenomen !" sam
10 the delicious moroccan he so patrloMcal>
lv flings to the public appetite. What
!: SANS" object is. cannot divine
WEATHER it is 70 emulate the fame OF the
pennv. liners who write for the press,
and ACQUIRE for himself fame and great
name through the influence OF printer, S
ink. or whether he is really selt-sacrlh :
cino patriot, and indites matter for the
public veal, assuming for himself the
right to know what is good and what is
evil. If we Judge by the tenor OF his ar
ticle, it is the bject rstdivined but his
object, if he has any, is so obscure that 1t
is placed beyond the ken OF mortal vision.
But from the article it appears Sam has
been struck-by ideas and when he re.
wolves the matter over in his mind, l
have no doubt but that he will be shocked
Shocked to see, that the ideas which
have struck him SO forcihly, and which
he has so gratuitously given to the pubs
! lie, are as old as the world or, at least,
coeval with our common progenltor, Ad-
| am.
That I'VE ought to select the best and
unrest men for ofice-that we have too
many aspirants among us-that the yeo-
many OF the land are unfit for Office
that it is a difficult matter to find an hon
est politician, and a few other proVerO al
isms, that have been promulged, by
priest and politician, lrumpet-tongued to
the world for the last eighteen centuries,
or more. are The startling and @e0 ideas
that havc so recently struck the cerebfUm
Sam with such terrible hump. Truly,
Slms is "A nonIcscript theory, and Is well
deserving the attention OF every one who
deals in morality or dab6les in politics.
What pity, that sam, with his " warn
ing voice and pare example" was not
given to the world many centuries ago,
when the wan of sound legislation, OF
correct principles upon which 10 found
and construct governments, OF competent
and efficient men, in whose hands to
place the rcins Of power, and an inter-
nuncio between Deity and humanity
not as Abrahap-but between wisdom
and ignorance was SO badly and frequent
ly felt
II Sam has any point TO secure, any
proposition to eIucidAre, any argument to
bring forth in support OF the new order
OF Know Nolhinss, or their organ, let him
eschew the silly and schoolboy style he
has adopted, and come in the pride of
his strength" to the rescue, as his as
spmod character Of public monitor urges
him. Be busy. Don't let your valuable
pen flag in the Ar2uous undertaking, lest
itsshoulI become corroded by the rust of
Iidleness. Don't keep from the public
bat effulgent irleIlcct-that wisdom and
good council, which alone can save the
country from subversion and utter ruin
lIemcmher what the babbIing of goose
did for Romc--it may do the same for
us, in the present commotion Of our polit.
ical policy. Keep in view the old apo
thegm Of Cato, . Homines, Mill agendo,
6jsc~m male Ggere, "and keep doing. If
your augcr gets in loo deep. wc'll inform
you. MERCURY.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-02-21
To the People oryirginin:
ALEXANDRIA, Feb. 7th, 10

ALEXANDRIA, Feb. 7th, 1855.
nave now nearly completed the can
vass Of the eastern part Of the State.
have addressed seventeen meetings, from
Accomack to Alexandria, have been 55
hours upon the stump in 38 days, and be-
tween this date and the 10Th inst, must
meet five appointments more, making %
in 50 days, for the east. l find this la
Dor too excessive for my health and
strength and must. therefore, in making
my appointments for the Trans-AlIegha-
ny and the Valley, take only the more
prominent places and longer intervals of
time. On the ID, shall cross the Che
sapeake, spend one week at home, where
have not been since the LIST Of January
and on the first of March shall depart for
the northwest tk3are to commence a re-
newaI of the car9 paign. The following
will be my appointments for the West and
tbp Y ollaU.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-02-21

HEART RE"DtSG CsLAMTTY-Three Girl
Dire" If u VjJo,o Juratt2 3soth-On Wed
NJ sday nigh; Que Of the Jsug htcrs Of Wild
oT rartitf residing ailh her six children
in small house al Cap BLANC, on the Cove
road went to the garnet in search of some
thing. when spark fell from her candle
and igni!ed quantity of oakum lying on
the door. The mother and one of the
children, aged IL years, threw themselves
upon the flames to smother them, but in
vain, and the entire garnet was soon in
one blaze. Seeing no means of extin.
gushing the conHagration, and thinking
they were all doomed to die, the frantic
mother seized her infant from the cradle,
and, hugging it in her arms, let herself
and child fall on the floor together. The
daughter. aged II. embraced one of hel
young sisters, and at once followed the
mothers example. Proyidentially, at the
same moment younger child, aged only
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-02-21

tbur tits a school Of the very Frst or,
J sri' This being ..Jfrsd fact" is it not.
The duty Of all lovers Of education to en-
courage the Institution? ?
/ should like to have given deta9lea =
account of the examination, but ! nnu
TINT II would make this article longer sn nan
would be agreeable. l would therefore
only say. that it exceeded the expecta>
tons of all. h
Feb. IL, 1855.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-02-21

E9-We return our thanks to Hon. W.
P. Harris for pamphlet copy of his let
ter on "foreign immigration, the naturaIi-
cation laws, and the secret Order of Know
No!hings," addressed to Col. ]. F, Clai-
borne, OF Mississippi.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-02-21
Fran III" L9u;sriIc Bulletin.

Death OF Bishop ". Capcra, u. >.
MEssRs EDGroRs The undersigned, as
Secretary Of the Missionary Society Of the
Methodist Episcopal Church South, was
requested to present you, for publication,
lhe foI'o"ing preamble and resolutions
upon the death of Bishop CaPsrs.
The whole Church-;ndecd tho whole
countrv-wiIl join sincerely in The Ian
guage Of coincidence in which they are ex-
pressed.
Bishop Capers was eminenlIy man Of
God--a disnitied and able minister Of Jc-
su5 Chri t. His whole lie was IL bcauti-
fuI commentary upon tn" truth Of our ho-
Iv religion. Possessed OF grra. npi..biIi-
" with Srr.; arbanitY of maunrrs. he was
most dcvotcd!y loved by his friends -
He stood in the ilont rank he WAS
most icvoledly loved by his friends
he Stood in the front rank in his own SUN
nv south as one Of the most eloquent and
pnwcriu pulpit orators. Atlrru long, ar
duous. and faithful life, he has ceased on
car,h To livc--hns gone from suffering to
rcwarI--from labor to rest.
May kiud heaven indeed sancli'y to his
b,rravrd family aaI the Church OF Col,
and to society generally, this tllictiy c
dispen>a'ion III lis Providrace.
4. W. &ENDE, Missionary Sec'y.
Louisville, Ky, Feb. 5, 1855.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-02-21

To CORRESPONDENCE" Beginner, -
and "A PhiIanthropist" shall be attended
to next week
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-02-21

Whereas The Rc@r>i has learned, with
feelings OF >nrrow, the diSpsn<aIon Of Di-
viuc Providence which has removed from
the field of his long, useful, and active
toll to the Heaven Of lis reward, one #
its prin:ip"I officers, the beloved Bishop
Capcrs and, whereas, in common with
the Church at large, OF which the lecras
ed Was SO long - faithful servant, an hon
ur"i son, aui II brig ornament, the Bu"rt
would mtrhiv bow before the hiLh brht>t
brr4lliaL Ut the same inc, lhou4h "i.b
emotions Of g.irf, The privilege; >eD3ineu'
ut the Curi>tian-'' Tie Lord gave All
HE Lord hath taken away bio~..eI be ,ht
the name OF the LDcI." Tnerrlurr-
ReaoiccI, In the hetlh OF Bishop Capers,
th.: Church has lest valuable officer,
the Missionary society IN eflicen! preri-
dent, md the cause Of evangelical piety
throuy huut the country prominent ad-
voc4te and firm defender.
Rcs0ipc4, That the board present to the
surviving family and relatives of the de-
ceased Bishop, sentiments of sympathetic
confidence for their loss. and particularly
tn his honoreA rclCt, with whom TO share
in the deep sorrow Of her bereavement
they deem it not only duty but 4 privi-
leg.
RcSmreR. That the secretary OF the So
cirty he requested to forward copy of
Ills to cur beloved sister Capers, AMI to
the Methodist press, with such other tx.
prrssi"nS OF respect ans! trnIrrn .>s. ms the
occasion calls for and lie may feel free to
make. G. B. PARSONS.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-02-21

wLt. "Alvarado" Hunter, it is said
is about to join the Kinney expedition.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-02-21

Notice OF other appointments viii be q
ven in due form,
Respectfully,
HENRY A. WISE.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-02-21

Another TIuzXa for Wise, .HcComas Hnd
tSur0cA !--iatiicatiOn Meeting in
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-10-23
NOWADAYS

NEWBERGERS S store is all the rage,
ltsurpasses far, the living age,
Being one Of the largest in the State,
And selling goods at so low rate
That all who call can easy buy.
And if they don t they can't tell why.
Listen now; prepare your minds
While call off the different kinds.
COATS of all descriptions, kinds and taste,
Any style of breast or length of waist,
e or all materials, frock and dress.
And fit ycu, too, without distress.
Next comes our PANTS, which to enumer.
ate,
Would take a man with pen and slate,
From nom TO night, with two good minds,
TO cipher down the different kinds.
Enough to say, he will all supply
With anything to suit their eye:
Black, blue plaid, striped or gray,
He is bound To suit you any way.
On VESTS, astonishing to relate,
He is ahead of all the Stale;
Velvets, plain, paid, striped and blue,
Satins of all kinds, and Valencias too,
Woolen, Vclvets, Cashmere or Bombazette,
Figured Silks and stripes and French Gillett,
And many more; tits not worth while
To half describe the monstrous nile.
Shirts of Linen and Gingham too,
Hickories and Calicoes, stripe and blue,
Bosoms, Collars, Cravats and Stocks,
Handkerchiels, India Rubber Suspenders,
And the latest kind Of double lenders.
BOYS CLOTHING, Goats, Vests and Pants,
We cannot fit either grashoppers or ants,
But any thing in human shape
He warrants fit up to the tape;
All kinds of Oil Clothing at vety low rate;
RUBBER Clothing, the best in the State;
And 10 his motto he strickly adheres,
"Not to be undersold," so alluy all yOul
fears.
Continue your calls, and bring all you meet
TO No. s, Union Block, Second Street,
oct 10
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-10-23

HoLLowAY's OINTMENT AND PILLS, an infal
Lble Remedy for Blotches on the Skin.--Edgal
Mortimer aged 26, OF Third street, Philadel-
phia, was for five years severe sufferer with
blotcbes on the skin, the whole of his face,
neck, arms, and hands, being disfgured with
them like small pox; he consulted several yer,
clever medical men, who told him it was the
predicting symtoms Of some disease, which
alarmed hun exceedingly; however, he tool
Ointment on the parts affected, and in twt
weeks the whole Of the blotches disappeared
and his health was considerably improved
These remedies will cure the most deeply sea
led old wounds and ulcers, even Of twent!
yean standing. p3fet- s'A3