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Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-02-07

Chair fill blanks in the foregoing resolli
tons. Whereupon. the following nat1e
were inserted, to wit ::
EIEcToRs FOR CoNGREss1oNG1.D 1sTHrof
Hon J. NJ. H. Beale, Hon. Sam,l. IL.
Hays, Hon. Carhles 81. Lewis, John s.,
Garlic, Augustine J. Smith, Benz. s.
Bassil, Benjamin Jackson, Johnathan N.
Bennett, Peter G. Burlington and Thomas
L. Broup.
COUNTY ELECToRs.-Francis Thompson,
John A. Wrath. John P. Anderson.I
CENTRAL COMMITTEE Hon. Matthew
Dunbar, Hon. D. McComas, J. Il. Fry.
James L. Carr, John Goshorn, John P.
Anderson, VIM. A. Quarter, VIM. M.
Essill, VIM. E. Gilison; Robt. Blain, NJ.
Ward, Adam B.. BittIepage, Thos. Fife,
VIM. Goshorn, Richard P. Smith, Guy
Matthews, John s. Connol, John Swami
Abel P. Sinnett s"s 81 p
On motion of COL F. Thompson, it was
ordered that the Chair designate what
newspapers shall be requested to publish
the proceedings of this meeting
Whereupon the following were selected
20 wit:
Kanawha Republican, Richmond En-.
quirer, Eexaminer, South Side Democrat
Virginia Sentinel. and papers Of this part
of the State.
On motion. the meeting adjourned.
JACOB GOSHORN, Chairman.
JOHN A. WARTH, Secretary.
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raj. Natural, and Analytical IRE here
investigated, discussed, fathomed bet
ter still. these deductions of Anaiy SIS and
experiment are nicely adjusted to#each
other they are applied 10 the advance
ment of science and art they are beauti-
fnlly adapted TO the varied pursuits Of
neace. and useful implements with which
to encounters the tsstern realities Of life -
they are the great motors OF inversion ~ and
Improvement, and as they are made ae-
cessory to our comfort, prosperity and hapS
piness in times of peace. so also IN War.
are they our sturdy weapons OF attack
and defense-the prime movers OF our
engines of destruction and death. In
short. our entire course, from the signs
and symbols of algebra to the tlrst inret.
LEGATIONS of the science of war; IS q grand
coordination Of theory and practice and
therefore offers advantages to our young
men, not to be regarded with inditferencss
But it requires undannted energy, andl
close and perseryering application. Silk
greater are the difficulties to be surmoun
ted when such an Academic course isy
combined, as here, with the stern, unwa.
erinr discipline, and arduous duties OF a
soldier. All who come here will quickly
learn, that to remain and ultimately graz
duate, issno delfcatefask A young man
of talent and solution. who neither ex-
pects nor desires life of ease and luxury,
may. come and graduate with honor. But
a yoGng man of delicate. sickly temperS
ament0the "spoiled child Of fortune''--
the darling Of his mother, and pet of a
household, would act well and wisely by
retaining shelter and protection Of the pa,
ternal roof. The fashionable parlor and
ladies houdoir would better conform to
his tastes, and be more conducive to his
happiness, than the hardships and restric-'
tons of military life.
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DEMOCRATIC MEETING.

A Democratic meeting will be held in Carks-
burg, on the 18th of February next, (cOurt day.
r6rsthe purpose of ratifying the nominations of
the Stauntun Convention, and making tho
rough organization of the party in tho present
canvass. A number of addresses ill bo made,
and Il full attendance is requested.
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For the Register.
WEST UNION, VA, Feb. 2, 1855

WEST UNION. VA, Feb. 2, 1855.
Mr.. Editor:- looking over the pa
pers published in this Congressional Dis
Lrict, see the names of several persons
mentioned as suitable candidates for Rep
resentative in the Saith Congress, against
whose claims and abilities Ishave not aughI
to say at this time, but will discuss their
merits in a'future communication. How
ever, in connection with :his office, permit
me o suggest the name of Col. Samuel p.
F. Randolph, Of Doddridge county, our
present able and efficient representative,
as the most suitable person to fill that Of
fee. Mr.. Randolph is we'll known in the
district as modest and unassuming gen
tlcman Of the old school-a Democrat in
the strictest sense Of the word--and al
though he did not live in the time Of the
Revolution, yet had it been otherwise, he
would have come out full Of scars and glo-
ry. Pull. DoDDRIDGE.
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Party Prescription.

The Richmond Penny Post. which was
formerly a neutral paper. has been mer-
ged into Know Nothing concern. Its
editor, who has always been a Distinguish
ed Wing, finds fault with Gov. John
son for appointing no Wigs as Directors
of the Farmers Bank. If the new party,
whose cause the Post ct this time espou-
ses. is antagonistic alike to both the old
parties. why is it that its editor should SO
object to the non appointment of Wings :!
The facts in regard to the case as set
forth by the Richmond Enquirer are
found below. We cannot too highly
commend the manliness Of our Governor
in meeting the prescription of livestock
holders and president Of that institution
in the manner he did
The stockholders of the Farmers
Bank of Virginia lately held their annual
meeting in this city. They elected direc-
tors for the ensuing year, and in what
manner did they dispose of those honors!
Why. they chose to elect four Wings and
one Democrat. More than this, the Pre-
sident of the Farmers Bank-himself a
Whig-writes to the Governor, as is usu.
al, and suggests the names of three gen
tlemen from whom to make u selection
for any changes in the appointments OF
State directors he may feel disposed to
make. And from what politica! party
does the President Of that Bank take the
| ,orco,,r ~ boDo \ n rooOmD,oDAS tn the Go.
vernon? Does he offer to the Governor
the names of two Democrats and one
Wing? Is he as liberal as his stockhol-
ders, and therefore, does he suggest the
appointment of one Democrat? No! lie re-
comame.ds three Wigs
Thus we see, first, tie stockholders
of, the Bank indicating their party prefer
ences to the very verge Iof proscrip-
tion-they did have the grace to elect one
democrat. And then we see their Wing
President taking a stride in advance, stan
ding upright on the prescription platform,
turning his back upon every Democrat In
the city, and recommending three Wigs.
Was not this ''proscri ption?" And what
was Democratic Governor to do? Must
he, too, turn his back upon the Democra-
ICY! w DIS ue OOunu W lollOM tH0 S"SSSS
tons of the President under those cumu'
Iative evidences Of hostiliIies to Democra,
cy? Under the circumstances, was he
under the slightest obligation to regard
favorably the suggestion. in whole or in
whole in part? Every Democrat in the
State will be rejoiced to learn that Cover,
norJ had the irmness to put his foot
on this wholesale prescription of Demo
Gratis and go one step further and do justice
to his Democratic friends by placing three
in the directory of that Bank. If this &c
prescription. the Post and its Wing friends
and allies may make the most Of it.
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10 az ID llnaY concern-

A LII persons, whether they be Democrats,
"A #higB, Old Fogies OF Know othings, who
know themselves indebted to tbs underAignsd By,
note or bond account, anterior to the lat Of jam
vary, 1855, will please cali aud PAY UP, as further
indulgence will not be given. Don't Al come ct
once i, D. DOIREARE..
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HarmOnia0Sacr

sixth and latest edition ofthe HARnto,CI4 Sk-
Cha being compilation of GENUINE cRUEOH fE-
sIg, oy Joseph Frank q Sans. ThtsWork isnoW
enlarged % $50 pages, neatly printed with tho
and sold ct 81 100 pcr single copy, or sf0.50psF
dozens lloyd L0UEDE&
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Pay Your Bills.

Some years ago, farmer in Frederick
county, Md, owed neighbor Of his $50
and as soon as he could realize the sum
he promptly paid it over. The morning
he called to pay it, his friend appeared to
be very thankful. remarking that was in
debt to another person who nee
dcd the money, and he would at once
take it to him. This remark started a
train of thought in the mind of the first
person, who said to hnlself-why here is
500 paid with $50. l will at once fol-
low up this matter and see where it will
end. He then followed up the payments
Of drb:s by this ono note OF $50, until he
traced it to the large amount of $3,75O!
when it got out Of his reach.
Now here is the moral 4 owes B a
bill, which, if he pays promptly, will be
paid by Is to G., and SO on through the
whole al phabet, and, it will be surprising
to every one, what small amount is ne
ccs<ary to pay off hundreds of thousands
by keeping the eagles on the wing -
Now, when the money market is so tight
and the banks are unable to discount all
the paper offered, let persons begin to
ply their bills, and by doing this, they,
themselves, will be paid back in turn
1t is machine which feeds itself, and
propcls, by its own otfal, the execution Of
great exploits. AS word to the wise is
ever sufficient, we think it only necessary
to give this hint to our business me2, who
will be able, at once, to see the vast
amount Of good the payment Of even a
small bill will accomplish in the commu-
nifty. Baltimore Patriot
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GgP Prince Demidoff, the richest Prince
in Europe, has offered his lnrge fortune
to the Emperor OF Russia to carry on tho
war. His income is about 5000. 900 a
year. The Gear will. no doubt, appreciate
this patriotic sacrifice.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-02-07

re- How melancholy the moon must
feel when it has enjoyed the fuIlness Of
prosperity. and yet got reduced to its
last quarter
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-02-07

LABOR IN New YoRK.-Asbillshas bsen'
introduced in the New York Legislature,
which makes ten hours legal days work :
prohibits the employment of children. UNI
der ten years Of age; children under 15to
work but FIVE. hours day, and to have
five half days schooling each week; ALI
children bound out to be subject to these
provisions. Farmers to give children in
their employ four months schooling each
year. Five dollars penalty for each days
violation of any OF The above rules.
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BAsswooD PAPER 1t is stated that
printed and blank sheets Of paper, made
from linwood, have been forwarded from
Albany TO the London Times and Belts
Life in London. and 30 some Of tho Paris,
Journals. The London Times has for
some time had a Standing reward of e.
600 for the production OF paper from 9TH
er material than rags at reduced cost.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-02-07

INTERESTING REyIyAL-We are infor-
med that very interesting revival of re-
ligion has been had in Weston during the
last two weeks. in the NJ. E. Church I'M
der the charge of Rev. A. ]. LYDIA, assis-
ted by Rev. T. B. Taylor of this place,
and others. Some rs or go have been re-
ceived into the church.
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~We call attention to the card of Mr.

~W We cali attention to the card OF Mr..
Arthur, in another column, giving notice
of the examination of the pupils of the N,
w. Va. Academy. Mr., A. is an excellent
and popular teacher. and under his care
our Academy is adding much to its aires
dy high reputation.
The literary exhibition will take place
at the NJ. E. Church on Friday evening,
at 81 O'Clock.
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w>Wilson, the celebrated abolitionist,
has been elected Senator by the Know
Nothings Of MASSACHUSETTS.
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NegrQes Tor SaIe-

T WISH to sell two very 6pe negro servants,
one Is girl OF fifteen, very healthy, stout,
Iikeiy and valuable. Tho othor is a hoy seven
cars old, Very stout, healthy and valuable.
ROBERT @. KERCHEYAL.
kstehie Courthouse, January w, 1855.
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New JERsEY.-A letter from q distin-
guished Democrat of New Jersey 10 SEN
ator Thompson, conveys intelligence Of a
scene which transpired in the Legislature
of that State on the 3Oth Of anuury. A
series of resolutions had been introduced
instructing the senators and requesting the
representatives from New Jersey to vote
for the restoration of the Missouri Com
promise. The Legislature Of New Jersey
is not Democratic, and the result is all the
more significant on that account, show
ing, as it does, such a reaction as has not
been manifested in any free State since
the passage of the Nebraska bill. The
vote stood on the passage of the resolu.
tons, yeas 81, nays 90. All the Demo
Gratis voted in the negative, and it is sup
posed they were aided by some Of the old
line Wings. New Jersey was one OF the
Old Thirteen, and we feel proud to an
nounce now, when faction rules the hour,
that she stands fast and firm by the true
Democratic doctrine, that the people shall
rule. The vote must be especially graft
flying to Senators Thomson and Wright,
in the Senate, and their Ncbra> ka col
leagues in the House. - WASH. Union.
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~ We return our thanks to Hon. C.
s. Lewis for copy Of 'The'' Constitution. .
&c; and also the report of the Secretary
Of the Treasury on Commerce and Navi-
cation. Mr.. Lewis is very attentive in
supplying his constituents with documents
&c.
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~- Our neighbor Of the Age says that
"demijohn" of ours has caused him to
"reliuquish all hope of gathering boquet
Of laurels in this goosequill eannonade."
AS we dislike to "take man at disad-
vantage" if he will send over we will d.
vide it with him. We know he viii rel
ish it..
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The CoNeREsstoNAI ASS. We an
nounce in our paper. to-day. Hon. 9. $,
Lewis, for reelection to Congress A
communication viii also be found in ano-
Their column. recommending s. P ;. Ran Ran
dOlph. Esq. of Doddridge, for the same
office, And in4he last Parkersburs News
we find communication recommending
Tbos. j. Brown. of Kanawha, (Thos. L.
we suppose the writer means.) Geo. O.
Nc Call is formally announced for this Of
fee, in the Rarkersburg papers. 1t is al
so said that Col, S. L. Hays will be can
didate. So it would seem that there is to
be no scarcity Of candidates.
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New Works.

CsT received from Pcterson'a, Philadelpbia
y Lost IIeiress, by Z. D. Z. a. Sonthworth,
! Fiantus Northern Bride, by Caroline L. Hcptz
Lamp Lighter, Jewit q Co.. publisher.
For sale By q. i. RARNRS. fahz.
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ANOTHER KNOW Noru1NG MUss.-We
learn from the Parkersburg News that
the Know Nothings of that place are in a
terrible way. At the recent election in
that place, a majority Of Know-Nothings
were elected members of the Town COun-
Gil A prominent member of the order
had previously been picked out for Town
Sergeant, the only profitable office. But
at the election of the Sergeant by the
Council two Of the Know Nothings bolted
and voted for the Democratic candidate,
thereby electing him. The result is that
these two Councilmcn are boldly and pub
licly charged by the Know Nothing can
didates and their friends wiLh-"peVuryi"
How voting "for person, to occupy an
office having no political power whats.
ever, in the selection Of which no
political question could possibly arise;
for true American citizen, whose
forefathers for several generations have
been born and bred in this Coun-
Try and State ; whose predictions have
always been against Catholicism, and
who had previously proved himself a
good officer and worthy citizen" can be
perjury, we leavesto those to decide who
are better acquainted with the oaths and
obligations Of the Know-Nothings than
we are. We respectfully commend this
specimen Of 1.-the thraldrom of party die
tation," which accuses man Of the grave
charge Of perjury for voting his sentiments
to the kind consideration of those who
"have became tired OF the despotism OF
party" and Joined the Know Nothings,
80, thou hyPocrite -
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~ A Democratic meeting has been
held in Morgantown ratifying the nomina-
lions of the Staunton Convention, and Ia
king the initiatory steps.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-02-07

~We call attention to the resolutions
adopted at the ratification meeting in Ka-
nawha county. They are of the right tone
and spirit.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-02-07

The PATRIOTISM OF THE Know NorH1NGs.
The members::Of this organization claim 10
despise Office and those seeking it, but
we learn from friendly paper that the
new Know-Nothing Governor has over
1000 applicants for the go offices at his
disposal" Their preaching and practice
does not seem to entirely agree.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-02-07

REGISTERS WANTED.-We will pay a
very liberal price for two copies of the
"Clarksburg Register" issued on the 2lst
of June, 1854 Any person having this
number will confer favor by supplying US
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GEIf Henry a. Wise is Wing, why
is he so violently opposed by the Wing
party and lis allies, the Know Nothings
1t certainly is not because he is not man
of ability and integrity. nor because he is
not devoted to the interests of Virginia ?
Then why is it? Perhaps our neighbor
of the Age can tell US, he is expert in ex-
pounding knotty questions. And while
he is about it, will he please inform us
how it was that SO many who were zeal.
Gus friends of Mr.. Wise previous to his
anti-Know-NOthing letter, suddenly dis
covered that he was a political dema-
gogue and unworthy of support
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EE Which travels at the greater speed.
heat or cold?
Heat; because you can easily catch
cold.
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ES- A man behind time should be fed
on c0tchup.
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sr1NING TnEIH GuNs.-A correspondent
OF the London Morning Herald thus ex-
plains the mode Of sPikipg guns and de-
scnoes the spikes:
"Ihe spikes arc about four inches long
and Of the dimensions Of g tobacco pipe;
the head flat; barb at the point acts as
spring which is naturally pressed to the
shaft upon being forced into the touch
hole. Upon renching.the chamber Of the
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

= ~ w are authorized to announce Hon. G..
,. LIZ" is as n candidate for re- election TO Con
gres", on the fourth Thursday Of 8fny next.
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Eg- What beau is least liked ON pic
mic party?
A rainbow.
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HEALTH OF JUDGE MAsoN.-The Paris
correspondent of the New York Tribune
writes as follows:
at is with great satisfaction that am
this week enabled to report marked i'm
provement in the condition of Mr.. Mason's
health. The prospect of complete re-
coVery from his late dangerous attack is
now altogether probable. 1t is not anti
c'p"ted' however, that he will again re-
sumo the duties of his Office. Inthe mean
time Mr.. Plat has been recognized by the
French government as charge d'affaires.
ana Mr.; John B. Wilbor, ir., and Mr.. By
ron KIRBY have been appointed attaches"
REv1vAL.-We understand that a rev;.
vHI has been going on in the vicinity of
GlenYllle, for two or three weeks past, and
about 40 have joined themselves 70 The
Methodist Church.
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G% The Virginia Messenger" pub.
lished atFStaunton, has been merged into
Know Nothing paper called the " True
American" with W. De Hass as editor
The editor writes with ability and makes
very bold start. He says: 1.-The peO-
pie Of this country have been too long un-
der the thraldom of .party dictation." .
How a man that supports an organization
that snaers its members NTH upz!ttsd hand
to support its nominations, can complain
of " the thraldom of party dictation,' as
practised by the Democratic party, which
uses no coercion or unusual pledges and
against which Know Nothingism is parti-
cularly arranged, we cannot tell. 1t seems
to be one of the incongruities' of the
order,
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1855-08-29

THE WAR TO BE ENDED--The Nam
tucketers have been favored with glimpse
of warlike invention in the shape of a
cannon, which, according to the sanguine
owner, is at once to demolish any thing
that faces its terrible power. If the AL
lies obtain it, down goes Sebastopol If
the Russians, the Allied cake is dough.
The Nantucket Inquirer says:
"The cannon has been tried, and will
throw a ball ten miles, fact which insures
greater accuracy in aim, and certainly un-
limited execution at distance of three
or five miles. 1t will throw shell as well
as solid ball; the latter, and probably
both will be ofan oval, or pyramidal form.
The brother of the inventor is about to
leave New York for Europe. with the
model of the gun carrying a ball of six
pounds, and intends disposing of the in
vention to the Allies or the Russi ans, and
he confidently anticipated that the pur-
chaser will prove victorious. Twenty-Five
small pieces, constructed on the same
principle, have been sold to the Mexican
Government. Ofcourse, the principle up
on which it works was not fully commu-
nicated, but our readers may rely on the
veracity of the above statement,as the gen.
tleman is of the highest respectability. ),
Humbug, perhaps.