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Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-11-27


The GERMAN CELEBRATIos AT LAso,sa
TER. PA.-The Picnic Of the German
Shooting Society. in beautiful grove
near Lancaster. Pa. on Monday and
Tuesday. in which delegations from this
city participated. is said to have been one
of the most pleasant affairs of the kind
ever Witnessed there. The Lancaster
Times says
Upon their arrival ON the ground ON
Monday, target shooting commenced. =
The distance is Eve hundred feet. or ono
hundred and sixty:six yards. The shoot.
ers were in the building, and fred on
"rests.'. TIE delegation from Baltimore
are reporteds to have made the best shots.
and surprised all present by their Skill
A member of one of the Baltimore socie.
ties during the day fred one hundred
and twenty three shots. ringing the BEN
one hundred and twenty times. which i
considered ..sharp- shooting: !"
The exercise was varied by dancing on
large lawn. covered with grass. Nh,
merous parties were tripping it TO the
merry music discoursed by the band.-
Although the crowd was large, yet NO
disturbance occurred throughout the
whole day. Merriment seemed to have
engrossed the attention of every body
Care was !" thrown to the winds. !" aud
the odd image of :" Laughter" as depict.
ed by Punch, usurped it's place.
The pleasures Of the day were wound
up by a ball in Fulton Hall. This was
we'll attended. and the moss orderly Of
any they have had in this city. Men Of
talent and education were there. and In
fact, all the beauty and.retinement of the
Germansein this cityfweresrepresented on
this occasion. II ,a73u, "a pA.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-11-27

GEN. WALKERS DEsTINAr1oN.-It is
net exactly known what Gen. Walkers
destination is. A letter from New York
to to the Washington States says:
Some think it not improbable that he
may have gone to Yucatan; to take part
with the revolutionists there against the
government, with the ultimate purpose Of
proceeding to Nicaragua from the point.
A glance at the map will show that the
peninsula of Yucatan presents a most in.
wiling field for fllibuster enterprise. Its
best port is less than two days distant from
New Orleans, and would be Of immense
advantage to Walker as depot for con-
centrating supplies of men and munitions
OF war. without danger of molestation
from any foreign government, and quite
beyond legal reach Of that Of the Uuited
States. Recruits from California via Te>
huantepec, could reach him there quite
as readily as from New Orleans. The
Isle Of Pines, celebrated in connection
with the Lopez expedition. is also near,
and might be made of service again.
If Walker has gone TO Nicaragua the
steamer Fashion will outstrip the United
States steamer Fulton without difficulty
SO that there is little danger of his being
overlaken.
The United States sloop of war Sarato-
ga. we'll known to be lying off the mouth
of San Juan. will prove equally inetficien
in efforts to intercept Walker and his
men. for they can land at the mouth oil
the Colorado. which is in fact branch
OF the San Juan, )lhirty miles distant from
Greytowu, and so pass up to aud enter the
latter river. long before the Saratoga can
overtake them.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-11-27
New Arrangement.

f. Having been selected by the Democ-
racy and the people of Harrison county
to fill one of their Offices. and desiring to
devote more attention to that duty than
has been convenient while having the en-
tire charge of the Register establishment,
I have disposed OF one half Of it to @. t.
Bruen. Esq, and hereafter thu paper will
be published by Cooper & Bruen, who
will also take pleasure in filling any or
ders that may be sent them for Advert
sing. Jobbing. 81.
This arrangement will make no change
in the editorial or business departments of
the paper. Both will be conducted upon
the same principles and in the same tone
and manner as heretofore. 1t will be the
aim of the present conductors Of the Reg
lister to continue that journal the jealous
aud unainching advocate OF Democratic
Republican principles. unawed by fear,
unbought by affection, and irrespective Of
clique or faction. They will endeavor to
make their paper the reflector of the prin-
ciples Of self.government, and Of the Dem
ocratic party. which is the great apostle
of that principle. rather than the organ
of any man or set Of men even il, in car.
rying out this object, they should be
compelled to sacrifice their own personal
preferences.
AS Mr.. Bruen is ready writer. An ex-
rerienced practical printer, and sound
Democrat. the readers Of the Register will
gain rather than lose by the new arrange.
ment; and while return my most sincere
thanks for the many evidences of friend
ship and confidence that have been shown
me. and the encouragement that has been
extended during the six years that have
conducted this paper, l take the liberty
OF requesting my friends to give us their
assistance in extending still further the
business, circulation and influence Of our
paper. The past course Of the Register
I is offered as guaranty Of the manner in
which it shall in future be conducted.
EE Having made the above change
in the conductorship of the Register es~
tablishment, it is necessary that the for.
mer publisher should settle up his old
business. The sixth volume of this pa.
per terminated with the last number, 1.-THE
new volume and new firm commence with
this paper, and there are very many who
are indebted to him. He has frequently
been compelled 10 borrow money to sup.
ply the place of that which is due him
and hopes that the generous justice of his
old patrons will induce them to settle theil
old accounts at once. He will immedi
ately make them out, and as far as posi-,
BILE settle them himself: but where this
cannot be done, he will put them into the
hands of Others for collection. AS the
separate amounts due are small, although
making large sum in the aggregate, he
hopes NO person will expect him to pre-.
sent an account twice, but promptly pay
without even waiting to be dunned.
w. P. COOPER.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-11-27
New Advertisements.
Lost Dog--$25 Reward!

go, STOLEN from tho subscriber about
49, the night Of the 18th, 10Th or goth
- inst.,, large, yellow-brindle Ball
Cur Pup Dog, about year, year and -a-half, or
two years I'D, with nose turned up, ears hanging
down, and long tail sticking ont Behind. He an.
swers to the name of" Juber," and is supposed
TO DO now concealed somewhere about the town
OF Clarksburg. A reward of five dollars will b
paid for the return of the dog, and twenty dol
carried of with the dog about his neck.
West Union, Va, November 27th. 1851.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-11-27

The CONSTITUTION OF KANsAs.-Kansas
advices up to Nov. l6. state that the con.
stitution adopted by the Constitutional
Convention was by a vote Of 90 in favor
of it to about dozen agaist it. The
number of delegates to the convention
was sixty. consequently the constitution
was adopted by minority of the conven ,
ton. The majority and minority reports
of the committee on a schedule were mer.
ged into one schedule. 1t provides for
an election on the 2lst of December TO
ratify or reject the constitution. the voting
to be by ballot. and voles cast to BIZ en-
dorsed Constitution with Slavery" and
CONSTITUTION without Slavery" also for
an election to be held on the first Monday
in January next. for the election of State
and Congressional tickets.
The Lawrence correspondent of the
Democrat asserts that no free State man
will vote on the 21st Of December.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-11-27
From the Sacramento Age, oc tober ls
Mormon and Indian Alnance.

Mormon and Indian Alhance.
Yesterday chad an interview withla
gentleman from Carson Valley, who, from
intimacy with Mormon families. has some
knowledge of their future designs and
plans ofoperation. II his conclusions be
correct. not only the. settlers eastof the
mountains, but even the people OF this
State will have reason to deprecate the ex-
asperation Of those American Bedouins.
He.says that the Mormons of Carson VAL
ley and San Bernardino have sold their
cattle and property for nearly nothing.
and, at the bidding Of their chief, have
repaired to Salt Lake, with the secret de.
sign of recognizing. arming. equiPping.
returning, numbering and Plundering
their Gentle enemies. They declare that
for every Saint slain by the United States
troops. ten Gentle women shall make
atonement !: that they win irst extermi
nate the troops from the east. then come
west. and in predatory bands. g1lied with
the Indians. they will ravage The border.
rob. plumber and murder until they shall
have replenished the Lords treasury and
avenged the insults upon his chosen peo-
pie.
Of their ability to execute this threat
we have but little doubt AT the order
of their leader and prophet, they can mus
ter $4,000 men, ermed with the most eff
fective instruments of destruction. They
have many thousands Of the finest horses.
trained to camp service; they have a
foundry where cannon and shells are cast;
powder mill and a factory. where re-
yolying rifles and pistols are manufactur-
ed, equal to those made at Hartford.
They have every munition Of war and
necessary provision and means of trans
portation within themselves. and even
their women and children are instructed
in the use Of arms. Add TO this their ge-
ographical position. To reach Salt Lake
from the East, it is necessary to pass
through canon oftwenty five miles, un.
der hills SO steep and rocky that dozen
men could hurl down an avalanche OF
stones on an approaching caravan and
even in the event of several thousand
troops reaching the Valley. the besieged,
with their herds, would take to the noun.
tains, and reinforced by their savage AL
lies. would. IN turn, besiege their be-
siegers, and cut off supplies until the in
yaders had starved out.
They have. it is said, 10000 Indian
allies. whom they are ready to furnish
with arms and horses on an emergency.
These Indians are partially instructed in
the Mormon religion-enough to make
them superssitious in regard 10 the God
of a superior race. yet modifying none OF
their ferocity. With allies like these. and
fighting for their homes. and. according to
the belief of the ignorant. under the direct
supervision Of the God Of Battles. and
from the rampar!s with which nature has
surrounded them, it is easy to conceive
what would be the fate Of few thousand
troops. who travelled thousands Of miles
to fight their own countrymen, brave as
themselves, better used to field life. and
stimulated by the love of home and fsmi.
ly, and assured of victory by the revela-
tions of their prophets.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-11-27
DEDICATInN--

The new M. E. Church on Elk Creek, six mile.
west of Philppi, will BIO dedicated to the wor-
ship of Almighty God on Sabbath, the Goth Of
December. The dedieatory sermon will DO
preached at II o'clock, A. NJ, by Rev. g. Bat.
tello. The members of tho different charges,
and the public generally arc cordially invited 10
be present. Quarterly meeting at tho Same time
and place.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-11-27

HAap rrMEs IN ,NEw YoRk C1rY-Re.
sepec'Ab!e people are nightly begging for
lodgings. at The station houses and cannot
be accommodated. Last night1there was
an increased demand for a place to sleep
-eyeu thought be only bare floor
The sinclemency of the weather drove
scores to these station houses who other
wise would have rested upon the City
Hall steps, or on The grass il. the Park.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-11-27

In TOwn.-Hon. A. G. jenkins, the
member of Congress for this district.
passed through town. on his way to
Washington on. Wednesday last. He re-
manned bat short time. having impor>
t"nt business to transact in Philadelphia,
previous to the meeting of Congress on
Monday week. lie looks well. and we
have no doub. will give good account
of himself in our national Legislature.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-11-27
Strayed or Stolen!

r OsT Or STOLEN from the subscriber on tie,
~ 10th inst, rather large-sized yellow-b rin-
and ears small and erect. Answers TO Il Q name
OF" Paint" A reward ofS5 will be paid for his
return or information where ne may BE- fo1nd.
olarksbnrg. Va, Nov. 9th, iss7.eat -.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-11-27
.The o. S. sena.orlal oontes. aud Gov.


Wise.
Gov. Wise has written long letter to
the Richmond Enquirer, in reply to Ger
tain interrogasories put to him. by that
paper, in which he expresses great confi>
;dence in, and friendship for, the admins
tration of James Buchanan. He declines
expressing an opinion of the conduct Of
Gov. Walker of Kansas, until Mr.. Walker
can be heard in his own defense. and q
full development of all the facts and cir
Ecumstances in The case be obtained. He
disclaims having entertained desire to
be elected U. s. Senator. or TO raise an
issue with Mr.. Hunter. unless Mr.. Hun
ter occupied position Of hostility to :he
administration and TO the national Demo-
cratic party. and says:
/" He (Mr. Hunter. has come out and
his letters are open to the fair interpreia-
ton of all. think their meaning is:-
that he does not express any warm or
strong confidence in the Administration
that he does not wish to beunderstood as
being one OF its especial friends or parti-
zans; but. that he does disclaim the OPP
position to it. by saying that he '' hopes
and expects to be able to support the Ad-
ministration in the MAN." Now, "Aope"
is made up Of desire. alliance and expec-
tation. He desires, then, and doubly ex-
poets to be able to support the Admins
tration in the main. And this being
so, he cannot, Of course. desire or
expect the opposition. thereto to succeed.
Saying that he knows Of no practical tests
at this time, which will bring him into col
lision with the Administration, he dis
tinctly disclaims, for aught he can see at
present, both the latent or will and the
spirit or purpose of the opposition. He,
ina word. ignores responsibility for this
opposition. which has risen so suddenly,
and which is so sweeping in the South
With this declaration of his. so under
stood, have no issue with Mr.. Hunter"
The fact that SO labored an effort is
necessary to explain the meanin gof a let
ter. is additional evidence to us that it was
intended to conceal rather than reveal
the opinions of its writer.
The Richmond Enquirer in speaking oil
this let er Of the Governor says:
" He examined Senator Hunters let
ter. and gives it a somewhat different
construction from that placed upon it by
us. showing that by hoping and expecting
I" support the Administration. he. in eff
feet. hopes and expects not to support the
opposition. and says that. il this is Mr.
Hunters meaning. he has no oppositson
To make to him. We, too, join the Gov,
ernor in this view. and. if he is correct
in his construction. at once withdraw any
objection which might have been raised to
Mr.. Hunters course upon different con
struction Of his letter. and unite with his
friends in sustaining his re election"
The letter Of Gov. Wise is very prop.
er one. but we are surprised that the
Enquirer should SO completely strike its
colors TO the opinion Of the Governor. Il
has done its reputation great injustice ia
assuming position and abandoning i,
upon the suggestion of quasi party to the
controversy. without firing gun.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-11-27

Musical. Professor Anton and lad
gave concert last evening" in the Cour,
House. and We hope will give another to.
night They are both fine performers
Madame Anton has sweet voice. Of
great volume. The most perfect order
was maintained. and the general APP
plause and frequent encore gave evidence
OF the entire satisfaction of the audience.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-11-27

AN ELoPEMRNr.-Wel learn from the
Wheeling Times that Mr.. John G. Perry,
keeper OF hotel at Newburg. nine miles
from Grafton, eloped with the wife Of MIR.
Thomas Funk. conductor on the Par.
kersburg road. on Thursday night last
1t appears that Perry came up to Benz
wood on Thursday morning. but returned
TO Moundsville at night. when shortly af-
ter he was joiaed by Mrs. Funk. whence
both struck out for Cincinnati. Mrs.
Funk had only been married some four
or five months. Mr.. Perry leaves wife
aud two children at Newburg. Mr.. Funk
does not intend to. pursue his guilty wife,
but will content himself with forewarning
The public from erediting her ON his acS
,ount. Sensible man.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-11-27
Enr the Renister


Resolutions adopted by the Zetagathe.
an Society OF the o. W. U. with refer
ence to the decease Of D. B. Rider, who
died 10 Shadevile. Franklin county, Ohio.
WAereas. With deep regret we have
recently learned that our brother. D. B.
Rider. has been called to the spirit land.
therefore,
ResoEved. That in his death we have
lost an active. amiable and highly esteem.
ed member, and one who gave promise of
q bright career.
RESOLVED. That by his death we feel ad
monished of our own mortality, and by
his peace of mind in death, are pointed to
immortality.
ResOlved, That we extend our warmest
sympathies to his bereaved friends, and
mourn with them their great affection.
ResolVea, That copy of these resolu-
lions be sent to his friends. and that they
be published in the Delaware papers, and
those of his own county.
w. K. w. WILSON,
l. CROOK. Com.
T. SCOTT.
% Baltimore Sun please COW.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-11-27

H In giving an account of the burn
ing of the Store of Mr.. F. w. Martin, on
Elk Creek. last week. we stated upon the
authority Of a gentleman living within a
mile or two Of the place. that he had saw
ed his ledger. This turns out not to be
the case. as Mr.. Martin saved of his ac-
counts. only a day book which had been
used only since September last. This
adds much to the loss of Mr.. Martin.
which is very considerable.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-11-27
NEW STORE Ar
Glarksburg Station

AMEs CLIFFORD would respectfully in-g
T. iorm the PUBLIC that be Is opening very
house between A. M. Bastabfe,s Commission
mouse and ths Depot. which he will sell very 10"
Tor cash or country produce.
ny stock consists in part Of the following as.
Icies; Prints, Muslins, Lawns, Musin De-,
lanes Marines, AlPacas, Debqges, Ber,ges'
coaee,g12 I-2sOents per pound.
Sugar, 10 IS 90 els46 eea
Boots, Shoes, Hats and Caps. MscksraI,
Herring, Goldfish, &c,
Give him . call, for no can beat tho Jews 20
sell low. neis sm.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-11-27

3 Happiness does not grow mn of
IT'S own accord il is the fruit of iona
cultivation and the acquisition OF labas5
and care.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-11-27

coUsTr cOuEr,-our County Court adj,
iournsdion last Friday after a laborious
session of eleven days. A large amount of
business was disposed of though none of
a public character.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-11-27
~ Baltimore Sun please copy.

DESPERATE SHOOTING AFFRAY.-A des-
perate shooting affray occurred in Rich
mond Va. on Sunday between Samuel
Stone, pressman. and John Brook, late.
y member of the night police. The
Wing says:
In passing along Main street, near "a,
Stone discovered Brook on the opposite
side, in company with Mr.. G. B. Hill,
who bad his little daughter with him
Advancing upon the group. be produced
a revolver and commenced firing at
Brook. Mr.. Hill. with the little girl, in
stantly retreated. and Brock, drawing a
ve-shooter, returned his assailant's Ere.
Several shots were rapidly exchanged, to
the imminent danger of persons passing
in the street, but luckily no one was in !,
Jured but the belligerents. Brook dis
charged two balls, one of which took ef-
feet. 1t grazed the lower part of the
groin, and lodged below the base of the
pelvis, inflicting severe wound: Brook
himself was slightly wounded in the left
arm. After receiving the ball fred bv
his adversary. Stone continued 20 adj.
vance. Brooks weapon failing to ope-
rate after two barrels had been discharo-
ed, he seized q stick and knocked Stone
down. He was then taken into custody.
Stone was conveyed to Mr.. Hills resi-.
dence. where he received medical treat.
ment.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-11-27

Gv Mans inhumani.y to man make.
countless millions mourn, =. $500
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-11-27


PACIFIC WAGON RoAD.-The Cumber-
LAID Telegraph has late private advices
from Mr.. Magraw's expedition. which
was at the South Pass. The army Off
GERS at Fort Laramie had advised him Of
the Impr"cticability Of going on. He had
dispatched party to seek comfortable
winter quarters. Mr.. Laudor. chief en-
ginetr of the expedition. would start in a
few days on his return to Washington
with Information of an important cha1ae.
terror the Interior Department. James
&. Amman. Esq., of Cumberland. disbnrss
ing agent; DR.. Cooper. surgeon of the Isg.
petition. aud some six or eipbta n ~ -
sisIant engineers. had. il is said for SOS. -.
unknown cause. abandoned the exn nod
ton at Fort Laramie. psu''
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-11-27

The following is an extract from let
ter received by Lieut.. Mowry, from an Of
fcer Of the army, stationed at Fort Yuma,
California, describing the late fight be.
tween several allied tribes occupying q
portion Of Arizona
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-09-30
RICHMOND ADVERTISEMENTS.

VN7ILLIAM WALLACE, SONS, WHOLE
w sale dealers in Groceries Of every description
and Furnishing Goods for country stores and retailers
generally also Importers and Dealers IN Foreign
Wines and Lq and Domestic Liquors of every de-
scriptiou 10Th street, Richmond.
They buy for cash and select Groceries, Provisions
and Furnishing Goods in person from the North and
West; their foreign Liquors and Wines they import
They not only offer the advantage Of furnishing Re
tailers and Country Stores with complete Quilt for
business but will guarantee to sell goods to more ad
vantage as regards price and quality han any other
House. Their imported Brandes, Gin, Rum and 9TH
or Liquors and Wines are unsurpassed by any to be
found elsewhere.
To persons who purchase imported Liquors by the
original package, they offer this advantage that the
purchasers can withdraY, from the Custom House the
package they buy Particular care is taken in packing
goods and in delivering to Depots in good order and
condition, being regularly listed and receipts taken
for delivery. ~
A call from those visiting the city of Richmond is
respectfully solicited orders entrusted to them will
be faithfully executed. Enquiries in regard prices,
&C. of goods promptly answered
f-FP Terms cash or months time fcity acceptances
are given Consignments of produce will receive
prompt attention and cash advanced on them if re-
quired. hichmond, req -o' 1oo''-Iy