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Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-03-28
Moro s.Incengrnities.,,

In the last numberof the Pruntytown
Gazette. we find in the Prospectus of that.
paper published on its fourth page. the
following announcement of its position
''AII party preferences will be careful
ly avoided. In our editorial columns we
know NO PARTY we belong to no
PARTY-we have no party afinities."
In the same paper. we 6ud floating at
The masthead, the Know-Nothing State
ticket. with the following introduction to
An article copied from the Richmond organ
of that party, highly eulogistic Of that
ticket and party:
"OUR STATE T1cKEr.-Proudly we un-
furl OR banner to the world. The Vir-
ginia State sicket for Governor, Lieuten-
tenant Governor. and Attorney General
will be found in to.day's paper. We have
no better language BY which to express
our satisfaction, and pleasure than the fol-
lowing which we copy from the Richmond
Post"
This article from the Post. which the
Rev. D. S. Morris, that ,OQs, endorses so
cordially. advises its friends to bet largely
upon the result Truly. Dan has " a
christian character to sustain"
By-the-way the Gazette has i" ire
mendous" article on the mail question
prepared in CIarksburg. Wonder who
wrote it?
The Prospectus Of the Gage of Pro
gress" said :
This paper will not make its appear
ance under The auspices Of any poll ical
party. 1t is hoped that at present its la
borS may be directed in channel more
generally. uncquiYocally, and permanent
, ly useful"
And the Age complained very bitterly
in first number OF tw 0 that we had said
! It w~t to be Know Norh'ng paper. II.
too. hoists the Know Nothing il,g and
copies the pnncgyrics Of the . American
Organ" upon the ticket-its columns have
been filled with abuse Of Mr.. Wise, tn.
dercest denuncintions of the Democratic
party and laudalions Of lucknow Moth
ings.
| 40, what tangled web we weave
When first wo practice to deceive
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-03-28

TIE Tenth LEGEox.-Ws are comtinu-
ally being toll By the opposition that tho
TENTH Legion" viii moi 60 for Mr.. Wise,
The following, which we roPy from tie
Roc&ing ham Register. shows lao" much
ruth there is in the assertion.
-" We enjoyed the pleasure. on satur.
day ev, ming last. of minging with tho
warm hearted Democracy residing in the
neigh "orhnoi Of MrIrOse, in this county.
The meeting was held at Eutaw School
house, which, was filled with Che " sove-
reignS" Of that locality. The meeting
was addressed effectively by Que Of the, :,
editors Of the Valley Democrat, who. a.
we'll as ourseIf. was present BY invitation.
The meeting Was most enthusiastic one.
Judging from the indications We Witnessed.
we should conclude that the Democracy
Of that part Of Ghe county are thoroughly
aroused to the importance Of the coming
struggle. and mean 10 do their duty. No
where has Mr.. Wise stronger and better
friends than he has on Smiths Greek
We spent the evening most oharminsly in
communion with our fellow democrats Of
that region, and left with renewed pur-
pose 10 do our duty to the extent Of our
ability up to the issue of this canvass"
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-03-28
Tor the REGISTER,
WEST MtLronD. March 10, 1855.


Mr.. EDIroR la view Of the approach
ing election, and seeing from observation
that there is several influences vigorously
at work in the county, and each party do
ing all they can to advance their desired
object | cannot fOrbear at this time says
n. word Lhr"uyl the medium of your
much esteemed paper on the license ques.
ion that is nov before tn" people.
would SAY in the first place that the press
ent is Il e! ii, III ;hI~ Cruntry'S history that
has no parallel. Ii is not only a nlcst
of temperance and in!emperance, but it
involves prime pies Of vice and virtue which
will perhaps affect the interests Of the com
munity for generations yet unborn. The
evils that arise from granting licenses to
men TO sell intoxicating liquors all over
this county needs no comment, for tie
curse it brings with it is visible TO ALL
One days experience in our county seat
on court day, is sufficient to prove TO any
rational mind that the license system in
its present form is all that good men can
dread and all that he'll can desire. And
in view Of these facts. and in view of the
vote that is to be taken on this question at
the coming election, let me earnestly APP
peal to every lover Of his race and every
lover Of good order and religion. not TO act
indifferently on this subject, but let your
best energies be brought into action, and
show zeal worthy of the cause from this
time forward to the election day. Let us
80 firmly settle this license question that
| there will be no hope Of resu:rection-
Let me tell you. friends Of temperance, as
perhaps you already know that the liquor
sellers and the friends Of Bacchus general
~ begin to beStlr themselves and sill make
| death struggle to save this their long
cherished idol. TAcy begin TO say that
not only this our craft is ~ danger. bat
We me afraid that the grca, temple OF
| I3Icchus will Oc destroyed and rcr nley.
nlticrnce dc>pr.cd. Let me say lor Use
cnc0ura cement of til" other districts Of the
county, THAT the Milford district, | am
pretty sure, will give two votes against Ii
cenSeS THIS time To where they gave one
before. and do hope that the other dis
1riciS will show CORE >p"nding result =
And these men that stand ready and will
ing HI any time To beLray those innocent
women, children and men that canno. gov
ern their aPpetites, to those who are en-
gagged in the accursed traffic. for thirty
pieces Of silver. will perhaps then under
stand what the will Of the people is.
certainly have n" personal interest at stake
and AS to what particular candidates are
. elected to office. have no particular aDx-
ictv. (alrhouy: certainly will vote for
temperance candidates 10 every Office il
poSsible) bnt the vote on the license sub
Ject am deeply interested in. and what
little in6Hrncr am in possession Of shall
be wielied to the accomplishment Of this
one object. Brethren in the cause, will
you help me? JuGEETnA.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-03-28
40, what tangled web we weave
When first wo practice to deceive"
nB Two weeks 400, we made The fol.

EB Two weeks ngo. we made the fol,
lowing announcementin the Register:
"NEw TRGAL.-Wc learn that the Court
of Appeals has granted q new trial TO Ino
DiIworLh. who was convicted Of killing
Addison Bumgardner. last fall He will
Prob1Oly. be acquitted at the next trial"
Last week, the following appeared in
the Age of Progress
1.-THE Register Of the 18th inst. after
announcing that the Court of Appeals had
granted new trial in the case of the
Stale us. John DiIworth. st.tes in un9uai
fed ts'ms that the defendant wiH Je &C
quilted.
"A court. which regards its duty. de-
cides IL case upon obtaining a knowledge
of the facts. A trial is the method adop-
ted 10 obtain this knowledge. This know.
ledge, therefore, cannot be legally known,
or announced until after the trial. But
there is possibility Of corruption in courts
AS we'll rs other human institutions. a
corrupt court may determine in advance
Of legal trial. to convict. or acquit a
criminal and it may divulge this - fore
gone concEus on" Or individuals. may
announce an unqualified decision in advance
Of trial. through thoughtless. 10 show his
smartneSs. or for hire. u give direction to
public opinion Will Mr. Cooper stick n
pin in the place what hurts worst"
II will be seen BY a comparison Of our
language with that attributed to us, that
the editor Of the :" Age starts out with
,Oantom and gratuitous FALsEuooD and
closes with base liJel He intma:es
that we were Airel to make the state
mcnt We did. Dare he say SO ? and dare
he say That he dill not publish the above
article at the solicitation { we will not say
hire) Of friend Of the late Addison Bum
gardner? We would suppose thata man
publishing for hire, paper purchased
sole purpose Of breaking down party Of
which he Professed to be member, would
be the last person to say anything about
" hire" VIII NJ. CRIuFIELD ''stick pin
in the place 1chGt hurtS ,Oorst"
THE BRrnzD AposrArE!-Blos his hateful name
From cach"nd every scroll Of honest fame,
Let no man trust him mono forbear to shcd
Contempt and deep dishonor on his head;
And while lie lives. let infamy alone
Claim the BRIBEp EDIroR AS HER own :"
TO our readers VIC would say that we
made the announcement in regard to Dill
wO'th's trial without the knowledge or
suggestion of any person. We believed
what we said, understanding that the
principal witness hni left the country. and
now rriicrate it-let our enemies make
he most Of it. No person, we presume
will be bia,cd or prrjn.Iced by simple
xpr, s> Of opinion As to the result,
while none is expressed as to the guilt or
innocence Of the pa-ties
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-03-28
For the REGISTER.
WIS., UN1oN, ~, March l5, '55.

w kSG UNION, d. NAhICIl OO,
Mr.. EDlrou Permit me- TO suggest
through your columns 10 the voters Of tho
counties of Doddridge and Tyler, Mr..
RICHARD WILLIAM JoNEs, AS u suitable per
son to represent them in the next Virginia
Tegi lAture Mr.. Jones is one Of the first,
if not the 6rst man in the county Of bod
bridge, n man Of Extraordinary talents, and
good Democrat. The position he has
taken in regard TO the Know Nothings.
(being violent opPoser Of the order. ms
every good and honest Democrat in tho
United STATES should beg must ensure his,
success. There is no man within my
knowledge who is better calculated TO dis
charge the duties of Legislator than this
gentleman He has been engaged in va
rious occupations in some of the eastern
cities. and can exhibit at any time certif~
Gates from many men Of standing in the
United States, ieStifying that lie is man
of9o)d moral character, and we'll qualified
to transact business in any capacity. One
with whom he has been engaged is Chas.
Fen;on Mercer, who is we'll known to ev-
~ man in the United States.
In proof of Mr.. Jonos popularity among
his friends in the town Of West Union, be
was elected Mayor Of the town by almost
q unanimous vote. In short. Mr.. Jenes is
the only man within my knowledge who
will do great honor to his constituents.
A YoTEE.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-03-28
TIE New EEAupsn,RE ELrcr.ox.-T

The New HAMPSHIRE ELEcr'ox.-The
recent election in New hampshire has
resulted in complete defeat of the De-
mocratic party; but it has fallen like a
true man. with its face TO the enemy.
brAvely fighting for its principles. To
those who have watched the politics Of
that Safe, particularly during the last
canvass, this result WAS not entirely un-
expected. New Hampshire, we believe.
is the only State in the Union that ever
voted down a new contribution. She has
done it twice. because the clause prohibit
Ting Catholics from holding Office in that
State, was stricken out. A State OF such
strong proscriptivc feelings would natu-
rally adopt thc&.ntolerent principles Of
Know NOlhingism. This secret cabaE,
therefore. fourished wonderfully there,
and during the late canvass it was united
with the Wings, Free Sellers, Abolition
ISIS. dissatisfied Democrats and the fay
ends of all parties. against the Demo
cratic party. A big. greasy. woody
headed buck niger, as black as the
ace Of spades, s.umped the State for
the aIgam"tion ticket We have seen
notices from New Hampshire papers an
nouncing that the Rev Thomas James,
this gentleman in black, would address
the citizens of such and such places, at
such time. upon the enormities of SLAVERY
and Popery. We have heard some of our
clrizens boast of this victory" Really,
they must have strong stomachs
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-03-28
FT.aa tle Parkerlburg Netos
FTfM UHe IuIhesHVU'y 4'e1OsSss
A Card from Hon. Henry A. Wise.
P4RKrRsnuRe. Va. MARCH 18th. 1855.

fTfI1 LhS t0TkeTSUUIEY 4NG40Ss
A Card from Hon. Henry A. Wise.
PARKERsBuRG, Va. MARCH 18th. 1855.
To the people of Clarksburg. Weston,
Chenille, and of the surrounding counties,
owe an explanation, which l now make
with sincere regret that 1 cannot meet
them as they were authorized to expect
and as has been advertised. My ORR
ginal appointments were for this place
and Point Pleasant. Apprehending. when
at Fairmont. that the Ohio river would be
frozen and its navigation obstructed, and
that could get here. resolved, contin-
gently, to return to Clarksburg and go to
Charleston via Weston and Chenille. But.
during the past week. the weather so
moderated as to break up the ice and leave
me no excuse for not fulfilling my original
appointments Besides, was we'll as
sured that travel from Weston via Glen
vile to Charleston could be accomplished
conveniently on horseback only. and
feel too much worn in The canvass to en-
counter that mode OF conveyance. Hav-
ing regard to my first appointments, and
the necessity of saving my health and
strength, have come down the river l
regret will not be able to see my friends
in Harrison and Lewis, and of the other
adjacent counties but know and rely
upon their faithfulness to sound princi-
pies without the aid of my presence.
hope TO be represented by some good
friends, who will more than compensate
for my absence ard all that is wanting
on the part of the people is active. earnest,
vigiIAnt organization.
Most respectfully,
HENRY A. WISE.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-03-28

RETURE OF Ma. soULE.-It is stated in
a letter from Madrid. Of the 3Oth ult.
that Mr.. Souls, Ihe American Minister.
applied. on the a8th. for his passports,
and for an audience TO take lea Of the
Queen. He has not yet notified. the gov.
eminent that Mr.. Perry would nem4in
charged with the direction Of the Le1"-
ton. Another letter says
Mr.. Soule was very dignifed in the Az
dience Of the Queen to take leave-evsry-
thing passed off according TO etiquette
Illness, from which he Is recovering. had
prevented him from leaving Madrid.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-03-28

e A gentleman of high character
and great intelligence, who has always
been firm Wing, thus closes private
letter:
''WilI it not surprise you when tell you
that intend voting for Henry A. Wise I?
will do so. because Of the valiant ser.
vice he is doing against the Know-Noth-
ing party, which l believe to be one of
ths most dangerous organizations that we
have ever had in the South. am sorry
to see the Wings of Virginia afiIiating
with such party which will not only ru
in. but degrade them. - Washingt0n Sen
fi1tel.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-03-28
Iniportant to Postmasters and to the

Iniportnnt to Postmasters and to the
Public
The Washington Sentinel states that it
has been requested (no doubt from an
official source to call special attention to
the law. just passed by Congress modify
ing the rates Of postage, DO, particularly
to those provisions requiring that all let
tiers between places in the United 8 tates
shall be prepaid from and after the lst of
AprI. 1855. by stamps or otherWise, and
that from and after tie LIST Of January nezt,
postmasters must place postage stamps
upon all prepaid letters upon which such
stamps may not have been placed by the
writer's, or which may not be enclosed inv
stamped envelopes:
From and after ks first of Af'ril, 1856.
the postage to be charged on each single
letter for any distance in the United
States, not exceeding three thousand,
miles. is thres cents and over three thou
sand miles. ten cents
The LAW does not change the sxistin 6,
rates or regulations in regard to letters to
or from Canada. or other foreign coun-
tries nor does it affect the franking prl'
vilege.
The provision in regard to the registration
OF valuable letters will be carried into Ell
feet, and special instructions issued to
postmasters on the subject, as soonsas the
necessary blanks can be prepared aud
distributed.
We beg to suggest that the editors gen
orally throughout the United States would
render an essential service to their rea-
doris by calling attention TO this subject.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-03-28

B9 We learn that at the recent cleo
ton in fredericksburg the Know Moth
ings took advantage of the freehold quail
tication, and imported scores Of the peo-
pie of the surrounding counties, made
sham sales of real estate to them, and
marched them up in body to the polls.
BY this means they succeedediby about
1865 majority, after polling about 200
more votes than there ever was in the
place.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-03-28

Mn. WISE IN THE WEsF.-Tue rccep-
ton of Mr.. Wise in the West must be
particularly gratifying to him and his
friends. Al every place he speaks trv-
mendous crowds gather to hear him.
From Wheeling, Parkersburg. and Ra-
venswood, where he also delivered an Ad :
dress. our accounts are OF the most cheer
ing character. Not only DO large crowds
hear his addresses, but they go away re-
newed in their Democratic zeal, or CONVEX
ted to the faith Discussion is all the
Democracy want to secure All overwhel-
ming triumph.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-03-28

IMPROVEMENT IN IRkLASD.-The Irish
are buying up Ireland, and capital ope
ration it is. Under the " Encountered
Estates BILL" which provides for the sale
in small lots of large landed estates bur.
dened with debts, land to the value OF
one hundred millions of dollars. has pass
ed into the hands of the poor people
The effects of the measure in Stimulating
enterprise aud thrift, is said to be won
derful, and its fruits are seen in the rapid
decrease Of paupers in the public aims
houses. There is future for Ireland
sure.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-03-28

CONGRESSIONAL CoNvExT1ox.-We are
informed that our Democratic friends in
he other end of this district. have deter
mined to hold Convention al Harrisville,
Richie county. on the loth-o Of April next
We will endcavor to be with them, and
would recommend that Delegates be i'm
mediately appointed in those counties
which have not yet taken action on the
matter.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-03-28

KATE ATLEsroRD. We have been sent
by the publisher. T. B. Peterson. 1oe
Chestnut st.. Philadelphia. an advance
copy of this thrilling story of the Refu-
gees, By Chas. J. Peterson, Esq. We
find it all that it has been represented to
be. and indeed. more. It is written in
Mr.. Pcterson's best style and is of absor-
bling interest
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-03-28

TuE sEcRET 0RpER CRrMBl1Ne TO P1E-
ors.-our exchanges bring from all quar-
tiers accounts OF the Withdrawals of mem
bars from the seeres association of Know
N othings. ThesAlbany Atlas publishes
card signed by committee. which states
that one hundred had Withdrawn in Cou=
cord. and 1900 in the tate. Another
card from Fluvanna county, says: "No
less than seven have Withdrawn from one
lodge in this county. and have fallen back
into their old ranks" VIM. F. Boehm, of
Mouongalia county. also. publicly announ-
ces his withdrawal. From card pub
lished by Henry t. WaTtman, of Rock
ingham. upon Withdrawing, We make the
following extract
TO THE PUBLIC.
"Upon representations of several mem.
bers Of the Know Nothingism organiza~
ton, that it was indeed national party.
whose sole object was the incubation of
purely patriotic sentiments, the develop
ment of American resources and Protec-
| ton Of American interests, without any
reference to party or sectional feeling,
whatever, became a member of the or
der. A single glance at the Internal ma
chinery Of the concern. 1t once satisfied
me that the outward professions were on
Iv made with a view 10 gall and deceive
the un>uSpccling. However. aching from
honest motives, | oV4rcamr my inclination
70 withdraw, and dete,min d TO remain
and see II ii was indeed worthy the couti-
dcncc and support of patriotic hearts,
The longer | remained the more fully was
convinced that it was nothing more nor
less than the quilting trick pr"ctIscd by the
Federal party in 1910 and l848,
while it was at the north, the engine with
which the Abolionists were working the
destruction OF southern rights, and endWu
gerng the very Union itself
'R, signaIonS have been pouring in un
usually fast for sometime past. and like tho
FrcncAman, when his household incrra-
Sed too rapidly, they thought they would
try and put u stop To the business. But
You can't stop it, gentlemen. The ma
gic which belonged To the sound Of Sam"
is gone. Your gull Trap leaks. and Know
NoshingiSm in Virgins Is -oing- going
gone. The services Of PArSOn Wolfe
will be needed to otdciate az its burial"
Withdrawing is tho order Of the day
with those who have been deuded by the
pretensions of the order. and we would
advise all who have been deceived to come
out from among them. TIE position la
ken by tho Councils that a member can
not withdraw. will not hold good. The
Councils claim the privilege Of erpelling a
member whose conduct does not please
them, and there is no principle in either 10
gic, morality, or law. that binds one party
and not the other. Ii the Councils can
expel member. member can withdraw
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-03-28
DEMOCRATIC MEETING.

There will be a Democratic Meeting
held at the Federal Count Room. Ga
Thursday evening. Messrs. Sam'I. Crane
Of Randolph. B. W. Jackson of Wood,
Ro. Johnston, Hon. G. S. Lewis and 9th :
ers will address the meeting. Let there
be general attendance. The sPoakin;
will be good.