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Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-01-23

A Morris LoDnINa UNDER SNow
BASK.--Sheep aud other quadrupedS
have been known to live for considora-
BILE time under snow banks. but since tho
travels Of Munchausen probably no even.
has taken place like one which occurred
in this city during the late storm. On
Sunday afternoon men were clearing of
the side walk near HOES foundry, When
after digging away bank Of nearly ten
feet, much to their astonishment, they
came across a knight Ofthe bottle, who had
the evening previous, taken lodgings on
the walk. His breath had made cham
Der in the snow, and when discOvered no
was sleeping with as much composure as
if in feather bed. But slight touch
of the shovel was sufficient to render him
conscious Of his whereabouts.-N r.
Courier.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-01-23

How TO MAKE A WILL VAL1D.-The
Code of Virginia makes the following pro-
vision in regard to wills:
5 4. No will shall be valid unless it be
in writing and signed by the tcstalor, or
by some other person in his presence and
by his direction, in such manner as to
make it manifest that the name is intend
ed as signature and moreover, unless
it be wholly written by the testator, the
signature shall be made or the will &C.
knowledged by him in the presence of at
least two competent witnesses. present at
the same time and such witnesses shall
subscribe the will in the presence of the
testator, but no form Of attestation shall
be necessary.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-01-23

EH The Combined Councils Of tho
American party of Richmond on the LIST
inst, rejected resolutions endorsing the
Philadelphia Platform Of their party, "ty
a large majority p and adopted resolutions
declaring that the slavery question should
be Kept ON of their platform altogether
On this ignoring platform they have pla-
ced Mr.. Bolts as their candidate for tho
Presidency. Bolts is riding the Know
Nothings to death. 1t is habit Of his.
Alez. Sent.
One of the Know. Nothing organs makes
the following candid confession:
Not single northern State stands up
on the Philadelphia platform - and that
to insist upon an adherence by the par
ty TO a platform which three-fourths Of tbe
American party has rejected is to insist ;.
upon dividing and destroying the party
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-01-23

ELECTION OF BANK D1REcroRs.
Tuesday last the annual election for di.
rectors of the Fairmont Bank took place.
In compliance with the general banking
law of the State, two of the old directors
namely, William D. Eyster and Festus
G. Pitcher-were dropped from the list,
and Levi Prickitt and N. s. Barnes elect
ed in their stead. So that the Board now
consists OF Messrs. John ChisIer, Presi-
dent; Benz. Fleming, n. G. Cooper,
Aaron Hawkins. T. F. Couoway, Isaac
Holman. VIM. Hood. Levi Prickitt, and
N. S, Barns.-Fairmont Tirginiian.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-01-23

WEAR A SHAwL.-lf you want to be in
fashion, wear shawl ii to sheep and
COWS a terror, or like shanghais in full
feather, or even rags upon the heather,
wear shawl; if your hips are badly
moulded, or your shirt and vest unfolded
or unpleasant to behold, wear shawl
if your counting some fine linnet, wear a
shawl; you might wrap your lassie in it
in your shawl. It's like charity on
pins, and hides multitude of sins, al.
though it causes grins-does your shawl.
II you want to be dandy, wear a shawl,
or have a cover handy, wear a shawl. In
a word, it is most useful article, as you
may wrap your feet, head, body, knees,
make seat, q blanket, a bed, mufI, a
pillow, wrap rascal or Scotch plaid OF
your shawl. In our Perambulations
through the city we notice some very
tasteful articles Of shawls for gentlemen.
They are most fanciful in style and color,
and can only be excelled by the fanciful
manner in which they are worn. Wear a
shawl by all means-or if you can't wear
shawl. wear blanket-wear something
ridiculous and be in fashion.-Erchdnge.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-01-23

The PUBLIC WoRKs OF VIRCINIA.-The
report of the Virginia board Of public
works, Just made, shows the number OF
miles OF railroad in the State complete is
1 1923 in progress, 637 capital stock au-
thorized, @9,G87, 300 dollars States in
tcrest therein, 1851 PIT dollars. Accor-
ding to this report the house of Sclden
Withers, az Co. is indebted to the State in
the sum Of 687, 584 dollars.
This Indebtedness the report says, may
be reduced by the sum Of 1000 dollars
in the hands Of Peabody u Co., Of Lon
don, and the further sum Of las, 900 dol
lars in Virginia G-per cent. coupon bonds,
which were lost i'll the Arlic. The amount
of gas, $40 Is dollars, in stocks Of the
Chesepeak and Ohio Canal Company,
was secured by the State as the property
Of Seldcn, Withers, & Co., and Mr.. With~
ers has made deed of certain property
in Alexandria. Virginia, and St. Louis,
Missouri, for the benefit Of the State.
The gross amount Of Indebtedness of
the board is made up Of the following
items:
Drafts allowed by the board for the
work done on State roads, and on account
Of tho States subscription to the capital
stock of joint stock companies SIG, 957,
90 dollars. Advance on 100000 of
sterling bonds to be returned by a sale
through Bearing Brothers IL Co. 400, OOO,-
90 dollars. Advance on $1,000 of6 per
cent bonds, obtained by j. II. Souther
under the resolution of the 7th of June,
1855, is $1,000.
Total amount unpaid on the 9Th OF Dec,
1855, is ,486, 957,99 dollars.
Notwithstanding the financial condition
Of the State, the board are not averse to
appropriations at the present session, and
the resource which they recommend for
assistance is the enactment Of a general
free banking law, one of the fundamental
provisions of which is a requisition that
all institutions operating under such law
shall base their issues dollar for dollar
upon Virginia State stock. The conclu-
sion of this report consists of an elaborate
argument in favor OF this measure.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-01-23

U. S. SENAToR.-Thc Democrats Of the
Pennsylvania Legislature have nominated
Ex-Governor VIM. Bigler for U. S. Seua-
tor. The selection is an excellent one, and
is another evidence that the Democratic
party of that State is Thoroughly national.
AS the party has large majority in the
Legislature, of course he will be elected
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-01-23
a BLOW no zee spAx1su Nop1L1rY.

A Blow TO THE SPANISH NOBILITY
The Spanish Cortes has Just adopted,
by an immense majority. the sixth article
of the new constitution, which declares
that no title of nobility shall be required
as qualification for the discharge OF any
Office in the gift of the crown or of the peo-
pie. This is great stride towards the re-
formation of Spian, as it extin cuisines the
last ofthe privileges of the Spanish nobili>
ty, aud places the people OF all ranks up.
: n equality.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-01-23

RAILROAD ACCIDENTs.-A collision re-
Gently occurred on the Pennsylvania and
Ohio Railroad, by which four persons
were killed and six wounded. Another
collision on the Hudson River Railroad &C.
CURED few days ago, in which mum Der
were killed and wounded. Railroad travel
ing is becoming really dangerous:
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-01-23
The city Of Granada.

Granada-or what remains of that once
beautiful city-contains about eight thou,
same. Inhabitants, and before the civil wars
that have laid waste the cities and plains
IL Nicaragua existed, contained upwards
Hof thirty thousand. AT intervals during
the last twenty years the democratic par
tv. had possession of the suburbs of the
the CITY. and the legitamists the bari-
cades, from which they had never oeen
beaten till The 18th September. It's es-
timated that over four times the amount
of ammunition has been expended ON the
siege of Grenada that was used IN the pat
ties of Mexfco-tie soIdiery on both SIDES
Keep mp an ihcessant random cannonade,
unfortunately tearing down the magni-
fcent churches and dwellings that were
once tho pride aud boast OF the Castlllsan
residents. Thus fell to eGrth cathedrals
and churches that would have adorned
any citv in the universe, Of which there
could not have been less than twenty tive
or thirty, many Of them containing ten
and twelve affairs, richly carved, and pro.
fusely adorned by precious metals ana
emblems of Catholicism.
Grenada is built on the old Spanish
STYLE, containing large Plaza, whore Is
situate the cathedral and public buildings;
from this 1adiate the principal avenues,
which are very numerous and narrow
lined with houses ono and two stories
high, having large windows protected by
heavy iron gratings. The entrance 70
through massive g ateway, from whence
YOU arrive on large court yard, contain
inn ornamental trees and shrubbery.-
Around this are situate the dwellings and
offices. all built in the same style. Each
of the avenues leading to the plaza has a
barricade of great strength and thickness
BILE of making a glorious defence. Gre
NADIA covers about six square miles,
though in every direction you see ruins
indicating city at one time double that
extent NicaraguaneSe.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-01-23

TAXATION IN YIRGINIA-The Auditor
of Public accounts has laid before the Lee
gisIature his biennial statement, by which
it appears there has been paid into the
Treasury Of the State from all sources,
the sum Of 3, 7G3. 900 dollars. The dis
bursements have amounted to the sum Of
4, 1884, 1874 dollars excess Of. disburSe-
ments 1874, 981 dollars. Besides this sum
there are TO be paid on regular and sPe-
cal appropriations made in 1858 and
1854, in addition to the annual appropri-
atoms, the sum Of 616, 522 dollars, from
which is deducted the balance in the
treasury of 5,OI8, dolls. there is II natural
deficit on this alone Of COL ,5O3 dolls. The
disbursement for the year 1856 and 1857
are expected to exceed the receipts by
the sum OF ego, 4O6 dollars. The neces-
sity therefore arises Of increasing the
State tax 33 per cent, or about 81 cents
on each hundred dollars Of the value Of
property. But it is supposed that a law
providing for the rc-assessment Of the re-
al estate of the Commonwealth will be
passed at an early period. TO meet the
already existing deficit the Auditor says:
"The increase Of the deficit which will
will exist at the end of the year 1866
Sc, over that at the close Of the last ifs
cal year will be occasioned by an increase
Of the amount to be paid over the sink
ing fund, for interest, &c, on the public
debt, the increased expenses of the Gov
eminent, for pay OF tho General Assem-
bly,, and the special appropriation asked
for.
In order then TO place means in the
treasury TO meet the deficit which it has
been anticipated will exist. under the pres
sent law, at the end Of the year 1885,,
excluding the deficit of last year, fur
Their tax will be necessary Of about l2%
cents on each hundred dollars value OF
property and other taxable subjects Of
revenue in proportion. This in addition
to the 20 cents now imposed, and y to
supply the deficit which accrued prior to
October l, 1855, will swell the taxes to
40 cents on each 100 dollars value of tax
able property, and other subjects in pro-
portion"
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-01-23

FOREIGN NEws.-Recent foreign arri>
walls state that the peace negotiations be-
tween Russia and the allies have been
suspended. Little or nothing is being
done by either army.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-01-23
CLANKsDUBG, WEDNESDAY, JAN e3, 1s5
Democratlc Meeting.

At the request of number Of Democrats re-
siding IN me country,a Democratic meeting
will be held in ,no Court House, on Saturday
ufte ;noon, tho 26th ms, at the rlgi5g of the
bell, 10 adopt plan of action TO: the coming
elec.ion. A full nttcnuance il requested
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-01-23

No-PARTr1sM.- following appeal
to the -Nothings of Parkersburg to
+" stick to your ticket" for the petty office
of town council, shows the no>pdrtyism of
that order in places where there is pro-
bability of success. Suppose we, in this
county give them dose of their own
medicine.
BoRouou ELECTION 4
SuoK TO YOUR TICKET To-day, the citi-
zsns of Parkersburg are required to
choose Seven Trustees to preside over our
orporate destinies during the current
year. Two or more tickets are nomina-
ted and recommended. One of these
tickets shows the cloven foot most clear
ly. 1t was concooted for the express pur-
pose of breaking the American Phalanx
in this town. We admonish Americans
to beware of the insidious attempt. Stick
to your own ticket, it embraces the names
of "good men and true-men who are
much devoted to public interests, and as
able to maintain in them, as any other Oh
items of the place. rs
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-01-23

IRISH MANIFESTO The Irish Societies
of Troy, N. Y, have issued an address to
their fellow-couutrymen in that city, call
ing upon them to organize. and drill. for
the relief of their country from the Sax
on Persecutor."
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-01-23

Col. .BRAGG RESIGNED Breyet Lieut..
Col, brayton Bragg, (of little more
Gca2t iaa.c,'' caFsain laird artillery, L.
:. n. has resigned his commission. II is
saii thu: he is about to become planter
81 LoUisisna.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-01-23

~ We return our thanks to Hon. J.
NJ. Mason, for copy Of the Board of Re-
gents of the Smithsonian Institute
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-01-23

CONGRESS- House of Representa-
tives is not yet organized, nor is there
any immediate prospect oft.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-01-23
Another Know.Nothing Outrage.

Another KnowoNothing Outrage.
An attempt to lay the corner stone Of
a Catholic Church in Bath, Maine, on
Sunday last, was broken in upon by gang
ofrowdies and prevented. We find the
following account ofthe affair in the Bath
Tribune:
On Sunday, as the Catholics attempted
to hold religious service appropriate to
laying the cornerstone of new church,
q LARGE concourse assembled to witness the
exercises, which were prevented by row.
dyism of the lowest sort, and vio-
lence. During the forenoon q WOO
den cross which had been erected
was forcbIy pulled down., Early in the
afternoon an American flag was raised
amidthe cheering OF considerable num-
Der Of persons, who showed themselves
hostile to the exercises and the occa>
sion. Mr.. Russell, acting mayor, pull
ed the flag down amid shouts Of I" hustle
him out p and Kisses. But on his leav-
ing, it was again put up. -
A rush was made for the corner stone,
which had been previously laid, and sew
eral attempts made to remove it from its
setting, which was prevented, as we learn,
by the exerli0ns of Marshal Walker and
Mr.. Constable Leach, who kept the crowd
at bay. Theirs was much bad talk, shout
ing, fighting, &c. The Catholics, finding
they would be opposed in their exercises,
quietly withdrew and left the lawless mob
in possession Of the field. No attempt
that we hear Of was made to arrest any
of tbs disturbers of the peace up to four
O'Clock. At about s O'Clock, the crowd
having accomplished their objects, and
prevented the religious exercises, gradu~
ally dispersed. Seeing the temper of the
people, the bishop sent word to his par
ish that the exercises would not be held.
Some injury was done 10 private property,
and nuisances committed, of which it is
not decent to speak. We blush to think
that in this city Of chuaches and law and
order the Sabbath should be broken by
such scenes of lawlessness and violence.
We are mortified that few low and ire
sponsible persons should be again Per>
mitted to BACKED the character Of our
city.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-01-23

Hon. THOMAS II. BAYLr.-The Alex
andria Sentinel learns on goo authority
that the health OF Judge Bnyly Of Virginia,
is not improving, and in consequence
he intends to resign his seat in Congress.
He 10 nov in HaYanl.
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LEGAL NOTICES.

IN PURSUANCE OF AN oRDgR OF The SURROGATE
the county Of New York, noce Is hereby given to Ill
New York deceased present same Win vouchers sss-
Of 10 be subscriber ber residence Is Division 81 In s
city Ne" York. on or ANN Ps ~ o. maS nss
Dated Few York, the 9Th day Of November, 1855.
NEW YORK SUPREME COURT In kQuITY-CHARIRa
IN Den, against Martin wAecher and Margaret bis wits.
relief Com. not eerved To Martin waecher and MassA
ret fh are hereby sunmoneA and required 70 an
q the CLERK Of The city and county Of New York. 81 the oy
hall in said city on the go January 1871 and serve copy
once 81 Liberty street. In city, within days ans
Tie service this exclusive Of the day OF su
Wi . Is
for The re let demanded in ira complaint Dited Nav Yt.
REYNoLDs VAN scHAIcK. Plaintiffs Aaorn,es.
p.cembe one ousapd sist hundred and "a
NJ ss ~ me s g sd
cause wallis v. Bell" an inquiry dirested Whether
ca nins) d living or dead and dead when be died snl
wba. tissue he lett hs death horn in duo time aer ~
e. es eSdren q iss1s dead are endssd certain
under the viii Of tbs rsd Ahaas Canning the SAN VA
P asaS ID snS he sss psr.oas
Representative Of such Of them q anu as are deed ss
X @ on 2; s saS me 20 IL ssS
out hts their ca TO such benen or 70 be such child.
children issue q s chambers o. me yce unsScsor s
default DE- hev N be excluded the benefit Of do sAA
decree fuesdsy he twenty nd dsy o. july one oasan4
samberso Of lbs SAID Judge appointed adjudcate on bs
ss claims The ssid William Cs1nng in ,hs mcah OF Au-
AwsrSs dated DIS swcutsh day Of February. cns IN
s.nd eight hundred and my si.; r,pn mar, cn,.,c
PARKER. ROOKIE PARKgR,
II Bedford row, Mndeser, PlAinirs soxchsrA
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FREIGHT TO CALIFORNIA.

I, FREEMAN co.'s EXPRESS FOR CALIFORNIA,
Oregon Sandwich Islands and Pacific coast, soah
ca Panama. will be despstcbed per United states mail
NJ epecia notice TO shppeIs TO easse Us to comply with
be arg hereafter that all freight going by
dave before the dAv Of steamer shippers
express are therefore, rcspectly req 70 send
TIER goods hand In their orders for cal before
wednesday 10Th Instant The value aud conte i q each psck
re decfae to enable the goods
Cu.ems All freight mus. be 10 wa'er condition. or 4
NJ reels letters &c, will he kept omen until o'clock
fturstay 10th No letter. Aken IN government
vslopes- FREEMAN 4 CO., ~ BrotdwAy.
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Walker stock jobbing party Is ready, the Transit
company will obtain possession OF It's property aud
Its old or charter, release from all claims and
d re-establishment, upon more permanent footing
han before, of all its rights and privileges but It
Ii our opinion that it will then be too late, that
will then be impossible to restore public confidence
That those who have stock will seize upon the
FIRST opportunityto realize and foreswear all such in
vestments for ever. They would be wise In SO do
ing. Confidence in companies deriving their corpo
rate powers from any government In Nicaragua is
gone, it may be for years, and it may be forever
Nicaragua Transit stock has had its day, and any
new steamship or transit company formed to take
the place of the old will never find place in this
market. 1t would be just about as easy to sell Par
er Vein stock at the Board Of Brokers to induce
The public to invest in another Nicaragua Steam
ship Company. There is now a chance for the
stock specializing friends Of Walker to open line
Pr they own or have credit enough to charter
steamer or two we should Like to see them engage
IN the business at once. There will not be such rich
pickngs as the Transit Company presented, and the
osses will come out of pockets that miss every dol
ar, instead of the treasury Of a company which,
supposed to have no soul. Walker will require all
The aid and comfort their long purses can spare and
IN the absence of another company's property to
con6scate his demands for money are not likely to
be satisfied. We see that Commodore Vanderbilt
has withdrawn his steamers from the line, thus
stopping for the present, at any rate, all steam
Communication with Nicaragua.
The stock market during the past week has had
downward tendency. Operations have not been
20 very large extent, and in almost every instance
prices ruled lower at the close yesterday than at the
close of the previous week. Money continues easy.
rhe payments to the banks this month are very
heavy, but the discount line is steadily increasing,
bud the aggregate is probably now greater than
over before reported. The heavy SHOWS on the West
rn roads seriously interrupt business, and will ma
ferially limit the general movement.
The expectations of specie from this port last
week was not large.
SHIPMENT OF SPECIE FROM THE PoRT OF New York
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FURNITURE.
CIpI,rr ruRNIruRE MGRAW AILENpf

CABit EFT FURNITURE-MGRAw 4 AILEND0RPH,
their thanks 70 their friends and the public generally
tor preference sho them In their limo Of bust
the past twenty Eve years. They having deter
mined to retro IRON bminess on or before the is Msy
auction, thronsh A. Tsue, aucdoneero on Tnesda. The
gh 10n O'Clock The stock every article
ID the M 10 furi sh house complete including psrlor
brary and bed fun ure Of the latest and most fashion
made OF he best materials and by superior
those who prefer purcha sing st private sale wiz
6rs to their advantage o call and examine thus stock
proprecrs are determined 70 dispose Of every article
'e''e 'A' ' MdRxw 4 ALLRsDoRpH, ass Broadway.
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vNuRHI1URE FOR eAIR--A NEW AND CHOICE
sutA parior and bedroom furniture will bs sold low for
cash on atc ckness applied for immsds,ey In
OWE 26 Sixth avenue, over the store. Furniture dealers
need not apply.
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THE BALL SHASON.

T DEG. BROOKEs EXHIBITION BALL, AT BROOKAS
IL. Assembly Rooms 3di Broome street, Monday
ing 18th 1ickets admitting gentleman and two LADIES',
81 ladies' tickets 80 cents each. No Admlusd
the rehearsal saturday 18Th ins except those holding
tickets for tbs ball n. B-See sunday Mercury.
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Total, 1856. 90, 7s7, 5s5 81
The above aggregate is about one million less than
that at the same date last year. The importations
asst week were large. The California steamers
brought one and half millions. A portion of this
may appear in the bank returns Of Saturday, the
9Th inst The steamship Arabia, at Boston from
Liverpool, brought 900 in specie.
A. II. Nicolay's regular semtweekly auction sale
f stocks and bonds will take place on Monday next,
fhe 18th inst, at l2a o'clock, at the Merchants Elk
change. A variety Of first class insurance stocks
will be found on the lists.
The value of merchandise exported from this port
Furlng the week ending Friday, March IA,
fpecio oxpofNd. ZtoooA
Total expectation 1907 500
fcbe impoftations in the same time rs fol-
lows General merchandise. 80. 81 1853 500
Dry goods. 1902, 2l0-S, 900 800
of Inn
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IS, 1913 ESQ 8,768.296 4,023, 491 6276
Tetncrease to March 13, 1885,. ,625, 215.
The quantity and value of each article Of general
merchandise imported and exported during the
week, was as follows =
COMMERCE OF THE PoRT OF NEW YORK.
APPROPRIATIONS OTHER THAN DIV EoOnR