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Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-07-11
Democratic Ticket.
The Democrats Party and its oppo

AGhISss s.-AE =
Every person who pays the least atten,
ton to politics, these days. must be struck
with the difference between the Demo
cratic party, and its opponents. ra
Our glorious old organization, as in
in times past, has recently met in Nation
al Convention, and undnimo'tsly framed
a platform of principles upon which all
national and Constitutional men can stand. .
In that Convention there was no variety
of sentiment or diversity of expression,
but all united as one on national princi-
pies, and men who have been distinguish
ed as the champions Of those principles.
The candidates nominated as their stand
ard-bearers in the coming Presidential
contest, are men upon whom tho whole
party is united while it is bringing
to its support all the conservative
elements of the countryAthose men
who are in favor of the Union as it is,
based upon the compromises and equal
ties of the Constitution, applying alike to
all sections and portions ofSthe country
On the part Of our opponents, all is an
archy and confusion. The great Nation
al Know7Nothing Council-the great reg
ulator of the only opposition which had
been recognized during the previous year
and half. called Convention at Phila
delphia in February last. In that Con-
ventlon, after any quantity of7annuncia-
tons. denunciations and renunciations,
the North was given the platform, after
it was SO covered with verbiage as to
make it uninte'ligible. and the South was
given the candidate. Yet. even after this
great sacrifice of consistency and respec-
liability, it was found impossible to unite
the heterogeneous opponents to the Demo
cratic party, and two OTHER National Con-
,ventions were. called. One by the sece-
ders from the Philadelphia Convention.
and the other BY the Black Republicans.
The FIRST of these nominated Speaker
Banks for President. and the other nomi-
mated Col. Fremont; but eventually,
through committees of conference, both
agreed upon Fremont. after still more Sc
cesssious and the nomination of still other
candidates, and our accounts are that
there is probability of there being yet
more brought into the field. '7e ..'
What telling commentary is this short
history, upon the position Of the different
parties. The one unitedIy pursues the
even tenor of its way, undisturbed and
unswayed by sectionalism or mere ques-
tions of policy-advocatin the same
cause now which it maintained 10 the DAYS
of Jackson and Jefferson, The others are
influenced and swayed by fanaticism and
time>serving policy, rent into fragments,
and distorted by self>interest. The end
at which they aim is the honors and emol-
uments Of Office, and no means appears
too base for their use, that promises suc>
cess. ifr t'-
Who is not proud Of being Democrat
that does not wish himself one
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-07-11
The rourth at Fctterm ati.

Seldom, indeed have | ever had il in
my power lolwitness. and be participant
in a more thrilling and Interesting oeca>
sion than came of at the town Of Fst-
terman. in the county Of Taylor. on the
4th inst. s 7.ls ,tt T
The Fourth of July, we all-know.,is
day set apart by popular consent. as n
day to celebrate our Independence as
nation. aud it affords me much pleasure
to, say. that the citizens Of this town
aud the surrounding country mani.
feoted a zeal not often found, to com.
memorate the dead patriots of the reyo-
lutionary struggle, and possessed heart
Chas glowed with rapture a. the good they
accomplished by their adherence to the
principles Of cpublicanism.
By order OF the Marshal. the Dectara>
ton of Independence was read. afterwards
Mr.. Fiery Of Maryland. was Introduced to
the audience as the sPesker,oi the day.
who commented at large upon the history
and condition Of our country in very sui
table and appropriate terms. Alter The
I'speakiDg was over, we repaired 10 the
feast prepared by the citizens. and moro
bonntiful and abundant repast we have
never Witnessed. Tables ladened not only
with the rich productions of our own conn
try. but the choicest and richest fruits of
foreign chimes did crown the occasio
with much fashion.
The crowd was dispersed TO meet a.
the town hall. when the young. 10 accor-
dance with IA time -honored costume. closed
with dance. and when The morning
dawned. and all sough. their respective
homes, each one rejected npon which
they loved the most their country or each
other. ANGUS.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-07-11

re AS we neglected to give our read
ers an account Of the settlement of the
difficulty between the two sets of dele
gates from this district to the Democratic
National Convention. we now copy the
following from the Star of the Kanawha
Valley, with the simple remark that the
statement is in accordance with our infor-
nation.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-07-11

The FOURTH OF JuLr.-This national
holiday was very generally observed by
the people Of this section, on last Friday
As this is something unusual. we hope it
augers returning appreciation of the POI
litical advantages enjoyed by our people
An account Of the different celebrations,
so far as we have been able to obtain
them. will be found in our paper. ,to>day
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-07-11
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Education, for some years, has been
an object Of some interest buttoo limited
to contribute to the genera, intelligence Of
The people. We'see il adVaneiug. but TOO
slowly. 10 effect the Accomplishment Of so
great work as il is. Our present school
system does in this county bat lille
for the general advancement Of know.
ledge aud wliy4i 10 this ? Il fs'a lack Of
interest or energy in the grsat mass OF the
people. low many Of our citizens who
should make an exertion for the promo
ton OF the sciences and 10 take an active
part in supporting schools! are altogether
disinterested ? At present many wh1
might educate tfeir children and give
them an equal chance in respect Of i5tel.
lectuai attainments arc well satisfied tlst
they should grow up as their ascest0r4
When shall ~e have good sehoot.honse
IN every neighborhOod and all enjoy equal
rights in point of edaea.icn? sQafe
change must take place-sOeqkA must b.
consideration of second importance and
kRoaoiedgefofs the frst. or how bind
they are 10 their common interest and The
future welfare OF our country. Is it
wealth that gives power and d6niui1n TO
man No. 'Tis knowIedge that rules
The universe. D6es wealth make q man
most useful IN society aud most esteemed?
We say not. How mauy sacrifice An
education for a fort une-how few to the
reverse 2 .Butsfew young men now are
qualified 70 tiii many Offices that require
scholarship ssS5me possess minds ths!
liesdormaA aud Useless. which BY edu-
CATION and culture might
Republics aud empires rule
And lead them on % Mido:
Yoath requires attention and. the ne
cessary advantages TO ariiyesat these Sc
ccmPlishments. There IS NOT. always .
sufficient amount Of energy. to lead The
mind IA Che right cbannel without eDeouI:
agement, What abappy change We vii
see in society where discord and batIed
exists. All shall live 10 peace and ePlI
one Of LIES rarest and choicest blessipg''
Friendship. May we shortly see the re-
sult-the lime al, can move in the mrs!
class OF, society, Then HIl yi1p s9o
Piety generally prevail and crime and me
many bad effects Of Ignorance WI nee
from our land. 81. h'
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-07-11
Marion Circuit Conrt.

The spring, or rather the summer ter
OF this Court, commenced on the 9th of
June. and terminated on the 9Th inst,
Judge Camden presiding. We learn that
large amount of business on both the
Law and Chancery dockets, was disposed
of-some being cases Of interest and i'm.
portance. .--- -
Thos. P. Lilly was convicted and sen.
fenced to the peuitentiary for one year for
aiding jackson EversOn in escaping from
the Marion county Jail about two years
ago, and like time for aiding in the es>
cape Ills. Simpson in June last.
This, the 2lst Circuit, is perhaps the
most laborious in the State, requiring
double the labor of two average Circuits.
Judge Camden has been almost constant
ly in Court since the 18th of March, and
his fall Courts commence on the 9th Of
August. His time is thus almost con-
stanIly employed in Court, and his labors
are excessive and unreasonable. There
is an unfair amount Of labor imposed upon
all the judges in this portion ofthe:State,
and relief in some form should be given.
The Courts are required TO commence so
early in the spring and continue so late in
the summer, that tits inconvenient and
oppressive to the people sto attend the
Courts. Is there any good reason why
the people Of this section should be com.
PEELED to transact their legal business at
unreasonable times? -.s so ..-.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-07-11

EDGED. We understa nd that Hon.
Sherrard Clemens thesDemocratic Eleotor
for that district made a speech Fsirmont.
on Monday last. When about getting on
the cars to leave that place. on Tuesday
evening. he was egged by "a parcel OF
rowdies. These Know Nothiugs are
mean enough to do anything. ~
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-07-11

wsWe call attention to the adver-
tisement Of Mr.. Miiler's Daguerrean Gal
lery, found in another column. Mr.. Nils
Ter is said to be a good artist, and as it
would beaonlya pleasant afternoons ride
to Bridgeport, we would recommend our
friends wanting pictures to give him a
call.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-07-11
Tragedy in Charleston, Va.

The Charleston (Kanawha) Republi-
can OF the 18th ult., notices the violent
death, on the 18th of Edward Kenna, ESQ,
a gentleman well known in connection
with internal improvements in the west
ern part Of the State. He was a member
OF the Charleston Bar. The Republican
gives the following account of the affair
On Saturday last. when the boarders
OF the Kanawha House we're assembling
for dinner, and the sitting room between
the bar and the dining room was pretty
well crowded. Mr.. c. Smith demanded OF
Edward Kenns, Esq, an explanation or
recantation Of charge made against him
through Mr.. Watt. Keuna denied or ex-
planned the said charge to the satisfaction
of Mr.. s., and as he turned from Kenna
to leave the room, Mr.. Watt called Mr..
Kenna a liar and struck him with his fist.
A scuff1e eusued. Neither of the parties
had weapons. AT this instant there were
in the room three or four discharges of a
pistol or pistols. Mr.. Kenna fell and ex-
PRED Instantly, a ball striking him in the
back, passing through the vital parts,
(Probably through the heart, and lodg>
ing Immediately under the skin below the
right nipple. Mr.. Watt received two
slight wounds from bullets-one making
a crease on his head, and the other en-.
tering his left arm and passing down near
the elbow, where it was extracted. Much
excitement prevailed in and about,the no.
tel. No one could tell who fred the
shots-such was the suddenness Of the
ARRAY. and the consequent confusion in
the room, that no one saw pistol in the
hand ofany one. -
The coroner's inquest rendered YER.
dict that KS death was caused by wounds
inflicted by James v. and Andrew d.
Lewis, his brothers>in.law. All the par.
ties are gentlemen Of high social position.
The Circuit Court of Kanawha adjourn.
ed through respect to the deceased.
FATAL sAFFRAr.-The following tele>
grsphic dispatch gives an account of a fa>
tai atfray in Louisiana: Mr.. Lurty was for
merly citizen Of this place and is a
brother B. H. Lurty, Esq.
BAYOU SARA. jane IA terrible af-
fray took place here this afternoon, to
which S, 81. Lurty, the Sheriff of this
parish, and Mr.. John Turnbull, planter,
were parties. The latter, was mortally
wounded. The parties had an ,alterca-
ton which. led to the conflict, when both
pistols and kowie- knives were used, but
under what particular circumstances is
not yet ascertained. Mr.. Turnbulps ia.
tai wound is bowie-kuife stab in the left
breast, which. the doctors say, leaves NO
chance for his recovery. although he is
not dead yet. Mr.. Lurty had his leg bro.
ken by a shot which he. received in it,
and he was, also wounded in the neck
with q bowie, knife. but he is not consid-
cred in any danger. 10. ~ -, f,-..
Second DispatcA,-Mr. Turnbull has
lied of his wounds since the account of
he ARRAY between him aud Mr. Lurty
vas dispatched,
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-07-11

/ The congregation dispersed highly
gratifed with their entertainment ESQ far
as could be ascertained. and with enlarg-
ed views, we humbly trust. with regard to
The utility of Sunday School instructions.
Fourth of J My Celebration NJ Grafton.
The birth day of our independence
brought together large concourse Of
citizens at Grafton, consisting Of men.
beautiful woman and lovely little children.
who al seemed to appreciate the value
of their independence Il was beanli-
full slope where they convened. overlook.
The Valley River, running along The great
Baltimore and Ohio Rsiiroad. ssa9ee
sei:A Mr., Burton. the Marshall of the occa-
SION intfodused his friend. Mr. " hue, IS
aheareadef ofthe Declarations of Indepen-
dence.: ssAsitsalast thrilling words went
home 10 The hearts of every one present.
the mighty cannon was heard 10 boom.
adding solemn grandeur tothe sentiment.
F Mr.. Burton then introduced his ffiend,
Geo.zW. Lurtysi aslthe oratore the day.
who, for the space of an. hour commented
upon, the causes which imPefea the De-
Claration of our Independence. apdg us
results 10 our country, and our people
Wesoan say that Mr.. Latty did justice TO
the occasion. Is .siss-5aa4as
After the speaking was over. atl1ptssept
retired short distance to d beautifal
grove. where fliey found tables greapipg
beneath every thing good tha.theappeIite
could Graves i,,ssggfi-ss1s esss y 'sssa5 z.A
% After the arepasta was over over by order Of
Mr.. Burton, The Marshall Of The day.
tlhirty>two guns were fred in honor. efrlhe
American flag; spdaaseaeh sonpd yibra-
ted and echoed from hill to hill. one uni.
yersai shout was sent up ms The heart felt
gratitude OF every one, .ass5 CO.'S
And SO ended our celebration
s34aal cd S. yss.f 81 A booKEa on.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-07-11

. PRoAPF PAYMENr.-The accounting of
heers Of the Commonwealth have forwar.
ded to New York the full amount, of mo-
ney required to meet the semi,annual In
teress due upon Virginia Coupons the j st
day OF July. X -zr~ .-, ~. Il -,
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-07-11

Eww We sometime since published an
account Of man and horse being found
dead in Upshur county. We have since
learned that our information was false
There are circumstances connected With
the, matter which we will not now state.
but may hereafter be made public.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-07-11

GooD-urr MN aGArs.-A telegraphic
despatch dated Richmond. July, 9Th.
says:
"Mr. Hugh R. Peasants. the former
editor Of the Penny Post. Richmond, to-
day entered the executive chamber at the
capitol in a state of intoxication, and in
suited Gov. Wise, and when he was order
ed 20 leave he attempted to strike the
Governor. Mr.. Wise then struck Mr..
Peasants in the eye, and kicked him out
of the room"
The gentlemen will find that our gallant
Governor can do something else beside
write and talk.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-07-11

will get it,''
The old geuslemsn's excitement vas
suddenly COOLED, aud MS the ruling passion
rose in its piac :. he id
I say J lhu, could ut you have got .
lsEtls m0tr
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-07-11

GovERNoR OF KANsAs.-Ths Hon. Will
con Shannon announces that he has re-
signed tho Office OF Governor of Kansas.
Col. Woodsenis the acting Governor Nat
present. s. - ~ - II: =
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-07-11

G We are requested to state that
Mr.. Root, Ghilders of this place is not tie
Robert ehilders reported among the de-
linquent thilheables of this county.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-07-11

raeAcENewIEpeEMENTs.-We return our
thanks to Hon. ]. NJ. Mason, q. Kidwell,
ohas ]. Faulkner aud others for valuable
public documents
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-07-11

SPECIAL CORPORATION ELEcrpoS.-E. G.
Reed having refused to qualify as Con.
stable for the cooperation of Clarksbure,
to which Office, he was elected in May
last. the County Court has, ordered that
an election be,held onssaturday, the Goth
inst, to ill che vacancy.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-07-11

where are Vel
We would calmly and dispassionatelys
ask those Of Harrison county and the.
whole northwestern Virginia. Who oppose
the KansasfN Nebraska bill. the repeal Of
the Missouri Compromise. and the present
national administration. where they find.
themselves at this time in whose COM
pany and with what associations and
.whether,.hey are willing TO be- found i'm
the position in which they are naturally
placed
: The recent platform Of the Black Re.
.publicans or Free Sellers, il. prefaeed as,
foIlows.s Gour limited space! prevents our
giving il entire aes - se5s -
q Z" This Convention Of delegates assem-
'bled in pursuance of call addressed to
the people of the United States, ,githout
regard topost political d f7sfences or diVii,
sion. who are opposed to- the repeal Of the
Missouri compromise J, to hssp6ttey Of Tie
present administration; TO he extension Of
Slavery into Kansus and IN favor of the
admission Oil Kansas as a free State Of
restoring the action Of the federal govern
mentato the principles Of Washington and
Jefferson. and for the purpose of present
ing candidates for the offices Of Presid ent
and Vice President, do resolve. as fol.
lows: s~9 q k-ffs 'lA'is' - .iAS
- u -
Q. "Reso1vsd.s That che Constitution con-
'fers upon Congress- sovereign power over
the Territories Of the United States, for
their government, and that in the exercise
of this power it is both the riigtt and the
duty Of congress to prohibit in the territory
[of Kansas those twin relics of ,5barbaris1a,
polygamy aud IsldUs,y'''f 'aa'a afa q"
We would most respectfully ask our
friends who, come under The above head,
not forgetting the editor ofethe .sAge,"
how he likes his company a.s SO
It will be noticed that slavery and
"1Polygamy5" are placed, side by side as
the twin, relics of barbarism.''7 Are
they. as those " who are opposed TO the.
repeal Of the Missouri, Compromise; to
the policy Of the present administration"
&c, willing to accept the position?
However unwilling some of the soppo-
nents Of the Democratic party may be to
being classed with the Abolitionists, yet il
cannot be denied that they are either di-,
recuy or indirectly acting with Them
Many of the best men in the country, who
have not heretofore acted with the Demo.
cratic party having become convinced that
is the only national party now before the
country, are acting with US. Alphens Hay
mond,7 Esq. of Marion. one of the ablest
men in Northwestern Virginia Col.aDa>
vid Goff, Of Randolph. an old, active ard
influential Wing, have long since avowed
their determinationfto support the Demo
ocratic ticket; and twill be seen by the re.
marks Of Col. B. j. Bassell. of this county,
at Romines on the 4th. that he has assum-
ed the same position. They all see that our
national affairs are only safe in the hands
Of the Democratic party, and act accord
ingly.
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N. e. Church sunday School ceiebra.
tion.

NJ. e. Church Sunday School ceiebra-
Early on the morning ofthe fourth inst,
the Sunday School from The west end of
towP. under the superintepdeRce ofcMr.
'MeGinnis. were marched up street, led
by the band Of music. and was met by the
school which holds its sessions in tbe m.
E Church under the superiutendence of
Mr. Wright, in. front o. the Academy,
and were marched into the ME-. Church
where arrangements had heen made for
their Accommodation l-s-s Szao ts
- t @s''u' a-G 'saa0 So
10 The services were opened ,by,singfne.
and prayer by NJ Got, Esq, 7 after
which followed the reading Of the Deeia-
ration of Independence. BY Mr, WIN. r..
Smith. Appropriate speeches we're tben
made by the Rev. Mr.. MeGarfy, Rev Mr..
yaught. of the NJ E. Church South, Rev.
Mr.. Arthur, Of the. Northwestern Va.
Academy, Messrs. q. ". Smith, r. John
ston and N. Goff. Esqa 4s.za lblGs
The whole was interspsrsed with ap~
Propria.e singing BY lhs children, and DE
distribution of Refreshments which had
been amply provided for the OCCASION
At the close; a few remarks were mad.
By. the present pastor Ofths NJ. E. Church.
a hymn, of praise was sung and the as
sembly dismissed with the benediction.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-07-11

R The County Court adjourned on
Wednesday last
Daily American organ., 1856-04-19
Nsso York Markets.

New YORK, April l9.--Flour is improving
Sales of 5000 bbls. Common to good State, sc
rs a $6 so; common to low grades of extra
Ohio, So A $6 81 good to standard Southern,
81 a 81 90; fancy to extra Southern, 81 Sc a
IS 90.
Wheat is firm--sales of $500 bushels. South
ern white, 81 90.
Corn is firm. Sales of 10000 bushels. South
ern mixed, SO cents
$1s.
Beef is dull. Sales of 100 bbls. Chicago re-
packed, $l3.
Lard is firm. Sales of 400 bbls. at 10 cents.
Whiskey is dropping. Sales Of 100 bbls. at %
cents. +W aG..
Daily American organ., 1856-04-19
TOPHAM 81 NORFLET,s

NEW AND CHEAP
Saddle, Harness, and Trunk store,
499, Seventh Street, opposite Odd Felloos' Hall
M ESSRS. TOPHAM late of PhiladeI-
w phia) and NORFLET (of this city, respect
fully announce TO their friends and the public that
they have commenced the Saddling Business at the
above stand, where they will make and keep con-
stantly on hand large and superior assortment Of
Mems, Ladies', and Boys Saddles
Brides, Martngales, and Whips
Harness of every description, both for city and
country use
All kinds Of Trunks, Valises, and Carpet Bags
Ladies' Satchels, Travelling Baskets, and Fancy
Work Boxes
Horse Blankets, Covers, Collars and Hames
Horse, Spoke and Dust Brushes
Cards, Curry-combs, Sponges, &c.
All material used will be the best that can be oh.
tanned; and both Of having been practical work.
men for several years feel confident that our work
cannot be surpassed, either for style or durability
BY unremittng efforts 70 give satisfaction, we hope
TO merit and respectfully solicit share Of public
patronage.
Particular attention paid TO covering Trunks, and
repairing all kinds Of work
Saddlers' Tools constantly on haRd
nov Sly