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Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-03-27
The Martinsburg Convention.
The BerrHrille Gazette. in speaking o


the Martinsburg Convention says:
Col. E. J. Armstrong, the present
incumbent, was, undoubtedly, the strong
est candidate before the Convention, and
had the strength rested in the Eastern
and Valley counties, he would have re.
ceiyed the nomination.. A manifested
opposition from the intelligent delegates
OF the Western counties, and the desire
for rotation in Office. compelled his friends
finally to withdraw his name. Many
other names Of excellent and worthy gen.
tlemen of the Valley and city of Alexan>
dria were put in nomination and received
a creditable vote; yet, Notwithstanding
the voluntary respect apparently shown
them, and the repeated assertions of the
western delegates that zoe acre entitled to
the Candidate. they took good care to show
they were determined on western man
in fact, to be brief. they played TER hand
aceN, and oil doubtless necessary con-
sequence Of the limpid waters of Cheat ri
yer. They were shrewd, calculating fell
lows, and reflect credit on their constitu-
ents, yet all personal preferences were
harmonized. and unanimous choice ex-
lists. the result Of which will be that on
the 4th Thursday in May every county
in the district will roll up a handsome
ma olity for the nominee"
While we accept, on behalf OF the West
ern delegates, the complimentary portion
of the above notice. we must protest
against the disreputable insinuation it
contains. It is true that the great major
ity of the western delegates desired to
sustain Mr.. Armstrong; official course
by denomination, but beyond that, SO
far as we are informed and our CONVEX
sations with our colleagues from the west
we're full and frank-there was no gene.
raj desire or expection of nominating
Western man. II brother Snyder will ex-
anime the 8 ballots after Mr.. Armstrong's
name was withdrawn. he will see that
gentlemen from the East and the Valley
received about three fourths Of the vote
Of the Convention. The candidate was
offered to the other end of the district,
but the delegates from those sections re-
fused to unite upon any person, and no
candidate could be nominated without
the vote of his own section. It was not
until late on Saturday. when it was ne.
cessary to close the labors of the Conven-
ton to enable our delegates to take the
cars for home that night. that any consid>
cradle number Of the western men voted
for western candidate. We assure our
friend of the Gazette that his insinuations
against the western men. of triokery. are
most unjust.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-03-27

V1Re1S1A LAsDs.-Henry o. Middleton.
Esq, Of Upshur county Virginia, the lar.
gest land holder in the State, is now at
the st. Nicholas Hotel, and is in negotia.
ton with company Of gentlemen at the
north, for the sale of 400. 900 acres of
land, in tracts from 1000 20 10000
acres. The lands offered by Mr.. Middle.
ton are in the connties Of Greenbrier,
Raleigh, Braxton, Kanawha and Mason.
and within the camel coal field. Aside
from the salubrity of the mountainous
districts OF Virginia. these lands are rep
to be very susceptible of culliya-
ton, and the gentlemen intending to make
this purchase. expect to settle upon them
European miners With their families
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-03-27
Democratic Meeting on ElIs.

Pursuant TO Resolution adopted at a
Democratic meeting. held in the Court.
house of this county. on the 9th day Of
january last, the democracy of Elk, met
in the Cd district for the purpose Of nomi-
mating two candidates, for Delegates. to
represent the county of Harrison. in the
next Legislature of Virginia. Wbereup-
on, 8. L. CARPENTER was called to
the Chair. and PErEs QuEEs and GEoser
r. NORRIS. were chosen Secretaries. s
The object of the meeting being ex-
planned by the Chair. the Secretaries pro.
ceeded to record the votes. which was as
follows: Johnston received 81 votes,
Wilkinson 40 and Flowers 10.
On motion il was
Resolued. That FIVE commissioners be
appointed, as recommended by said ieso.
luton. to meet at Clarksburg, on Friday,
the 9th inst, for the purpose of compar-
ing the votes Of the different districts.
The following named gentlemen we're
accordingly appointed, s. L. Carpenter,
q. d. Norman, J. NJ. Carpenter, Joseph
Romine and Jas. N. Queen.
On motion, the proceedings Of the meet,
ing were ordered to be signed by the
Chairman and Secretaries and forwarded
to Cooper's Clarksburg Register for pubs
LEGATION.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
s. L. CARPENTER, CH'N.,
p,-nn rs-|at @H ~ ~
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-03-27

Democratic Meeting In 1st District.
The Democrats of the ist district met
In Clarksburg. on the Goth inst, 10 pur-
suance of resolution passed on the 9Th
of January. and organized by calling
Mai. CHAs. LEWIS to the chair. and ap-
pointing ]. B. Wright and l.. d. Holden.
Commissioners D. B. Smith and VIM.
R. Smith, Clerks, and John o. Fretwell.
sCrier:
r. Johnston, DIR. j. Flowers and D. ID.
Wilkinson were then put in nomination.
and the voting commenced.
Upon closing the poll it was found that
Mr.. Johnston had received 32syotes, Mr..
Wilkinson SO votes, and DIR. Flowers l2
votes. 81
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-03-27
PETER QUEEN,
G. F. MoRR1s,
Democratic Meeting in sd District.

Democratic Meeting in sd District.
Pursuant to resolution of the Demo-
cratic party. adopted in mass meeting at
Clarksburg. on the first day of January
last. meeting of the Sd District was
held at the Town Hall in West Milford.
on the Goth day Of March. 1857. for the
purpose of nominating candidates to be
voted for at the election to be held on the
28th day of May, to represent this coun-
ty in the next General Assembly Of Yir-
ginia.
On motion, Col Eli Marsh was called
to the chair. and T. j. West appointed
The " objeo. of the meeting was then ex.
planned by E. w. Patton. Esq. and on
his motion the chair appointed s. Basel,
Esq, J. B. West, A. s. Holden, o. L.
Medsker and Major Pritchard, Commits
sioners to meet at Clarksburg. on the
9Th day Of March, with such commits.
sioners as may be appointed by other dis.
tricts of the county, and after fairly COM
pairing the vote of the several precincts
for the different candidates. to ascertain
who are the nominees Of the party.
DR.. Flowers, Robt. Johnston and D..
D. Wilkinson were respectively put in
nomination. The vote of the meeting
was then taken by appointing John G..
Denison crier. and resulted in giving R,
Johnston and D. D. Wilkinson maj 9ri-
ty over all others.
On motion of A. s., Holden. resolved
that the proceedings of the meeting be
signed by the President and Secretary,
and forwarded to Col. Cooper's Register
for publication.
adjourned.
THos. ]. WEST. tsec'y.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-03-27

ADJOURNMENT OF THE SENArE-RAT1F1-
CATION OF TREAT1Es.-The peculiarly
delicate and responsible duties which de-
volve upon the Senate of the United
States Immediately after the installation
of a new administration were brought to a
termination at Washington on Saturday
afternoon, by the final adjournment OF
that distinguished body, which met, in
pursuance of the Presidents proclama-
ton on the 4th inst, and which, therefore,
remained in session ten days. A large
portion of this brief session was consumed
in the consideration and disposition of Sc
veral important treaties having direct
and important bearing upon the political
and commercial interest of our country.
The treaties. which. according to the IN
ion, are as follows:
The Dallas Clarendon treaty, with
several important amendments. An ex-
tradition treaty. with the Grand Dulchy
of Baden. Also, treaties mainly of COM
merical character, with Peru, Venezula
and Siam.
Our Washington correspondent has
also stated that among the treaties ratii-
ed was the important commercial treaty
with Persia, which has negotiated be.
tween Mr.. j. Carol Spence. our minister
at Constantinople, and the Persian envoy
at the court. This treaty renders neces.
sary the establishment of diplomatic rela-
lions between the United States and the
Persian Empire. Mr.. John p. Brown,
dragoman at Constantinople, has been de-
signated by rumor, for this mission. Us
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-03-27
Mr.. Jenkins, Appointmen ts.

Mr.. Jenkins, the Democratic candidate
for Congress in this district, will address
the people at the following times and
places. He has invited Mr.. Carlile 10 be
present and canvass the district with him
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-03-27

F1sR MuTEos.-we saw yesterday. at
the Nofth- aestern Hotel, a Cotswold eve
raised and killed BY I. c. CLARK, Esq,
on Booths Greek. which weighed 100
pounds when dressed. Il was very fat.
and "looked good enough sc eai.,,'
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-03-27

Eg- The second adsentis.s are holding
meetings in Philadelphia. The world is 10
dry up" come time this year. they say.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-03-27

upon the Treasurer for money, and DIV.
the casting vote whenever a Ito shall ou-
cur, but shall vote at no other tins.
SEc. 5. The Vice President shall DER.
form all the duties Of the President in
case of his absence.
SEo. a. The Secretary shall keep cor
rect record of the proceedings of all meet
4ings-shall keep Just account between
the Association and its members-shall col.
iect all MONEYS due to the Asaoc;at;op
and paw them 10 the Treasurer. taiipg
his recent for the same.-shali eonnter.
aien all orders drawn unon The Treasnrsr
for money and shall receive as 4 comnen.
sation for his services six dollars for escl,
term of office.
sro. S. The Treasurer shall receive an
moneys from tile hands Of he Secretayv-
keep q Just account Of the same, and slan
nav them ont only upon tbe order ~ tbes
Association. signed by The President And,
co con tersiunea By he Secretary and .h.a.
give such security for The faithful perfor-
nance Of his duties MS this Associatioa
shall determine.
SEC. s. The Librarian shallhave charge
of the rooms Of the Association, together
with all books, papers and other property
belonging thereto. which he shall pre-
serve and keep in good order for the use
and benefit OF this Association and its
members, and shall receive as d compen,
sation for his services for each
month.
ARTICLE M.
SEQ. 1. Any practical and orera-
ting mechanic who has attained the
age of lS wears. sdesirous Of becon,
ing member offthisi Association. shall
send in his application at irregular mee-
ting. accompanied by the adjoining fee.
and il majority of.the member present
shall vote in favor of shistreception. he
shall be declared duly elected. 4
ARTICLE Nv.
Every person upon Joining this Associa-
ton shall pay into the Treasury sum OF
not less than $3.50, and shall pay As
dues. a sum oil not less than $500 per sn.l'
n nu a a. u"'s 'ns'a'nen 's' " = sssy
s-t :. -, 49, s.ls,.,.s.4 "a s. 49,
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!R- The Winchester Virpinian come

~ " a1HSA4SSsSt ~ 6t4ta4 OVkISa
to us in anew dress. ESQ: Bruce, Esq,
has withdrawn from its editorial control,
which is assumed by John ]. Palmer,
Esv. The yirginian is good paper,
and,we wish Mr.. Palmer success in his
enterprise.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-03-27
Literary Society.

There will be meeting of this society
this evening at the Court House, this e1-
ercises will consist of Lecture !; also, a
debate on the following subject: "Is
Novel reading beneficial" Affirmative
IN. Lewis. Esq. G, W, Lurty. Nega>
.tive-Hon. @. s. Lewis. a. G. Moore,
Esq. The public are invited to attend.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-03-27
senatorial correspondenc :.

MARCH I'd, 1885,. g
d. r. NAL, Eso,-ssrR AT q con
yention held az West Union, in the coun- !,
" Of Doddridge, on Tuesday. 81 Path
Feb. You received tto noninaiion Is the
candidate Of the Democratic party to rep.
resent the 18th Distfict, 10 the Senate OF
Virginia. The undersigned COMMITTEES
appointed for chat Ike pleasure
in communicating their action to you, and
solicit your acceptance thereof.
Respectfully. your obedient servants.
S. J.. DUVAL.
II. B. COLLINS.
GEO. O. WELLS.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-03-27
ARTICLE |
MEETINGS.

SEQ. 1. There shall be a regular stated
meeting Of the Association on every, first
Saturday evening Of each month. qasaeissa
SEQ. 2. Tho hours of meeting shall be
half-past seven, from the 1st.oE April 10
the LIST of October, and at sin O'Clock
from the LIST Of October TO The LIST Of April
in each year. ~ - 80 Eics ~
SEQ. 5. Special meetings shall be caiis'
ed by the President. whenever he may
deem it necessary, or upon the applica+
ton Of FIVE members. ass ysess .esrat1
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-03-27

from the LIST OF October to The Ist Of April
in each year. Ire - 80 gtSsl a.
SIC. 8. Special meetings shall be calls,
ed by the President. whenever he may
deem it necessary, or upon the uapplica<
ton Of five members. = yssss .eSrat1
ARTICLE N. aaieiss9E .waH
TERMS OF OFFICE. fpF76
SEQ. The President. Vice Pfesident.i
Secretary. Treasurer and Librarians shall
be elected by ballot. atsthe regular meet
ing in the month Of March and ,Septeta.
Der, and shall assume the duties Of their
several Offices at the regular meeting ID
April and October. ks s'se
SEC. 2. Each Of the eiectiye iotficefs
shall be nominated az the regular meeting
previous to that upon which the eleetion
takes place provided howeVer, that this,
section shall not apply 70 Che FIRST election
Of officers. 'R,'sA - s'ts, gee2
QUORUM. 80.
Seven members shall constitute quo-,
rum for the Transaction of business for,
this Association. sls1g !, s.r1 50, tisis
ARTICLE w. 10 Il ,sos ~
COMMITTEES. h4Au ~ sap
"a mAJOTlLy Oh al aCOmmltteeh bnhit DO
appointed by the Association and a mil
nority by the President. 's ias .siesq
ART1cR ". y sHasb
AMENDMENTS. sapt eEi-s1aa
These bylaws may be amendeded a..
any time upon a vote Of . majority of tho,
members present. upon notice being given
in writing, which notice shall contain the
change proposed, at the regular meeting
at which such amendment IS made.
Upon motion the bylaws asrepofledl
were adopted. q ..esitIr Win
w. p. Cooper moved that the pfoceedsS
ings of the meetings Of the f4ths and lofs
the elst, be Published. laA - az
G.. ]. stealey offered 70 amend 81 sd
ding constitution and by-laNr, which vas
adopted. b isa ss 6ss1Iss q rstrs,
On motion Of g. J, Stealey, when thisy
meeting adjourn Il adjourn 70 neeton tho
evening Of the 2sths ~ ss 9 Il ~ /. -
On motion, Of Geo Earnest The meeting
adjourned. sa y ast =
JOHN HtJRsEY Pres't.
G. j. SrEALr., Sec'y ~ ~ :
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-03-27

JOHN HURsEY, Prss't.
G. j. srEALr. sec'y. ~ - 80.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1857-04-29

Tue NEXT CoNoREss The Journai
d Commerce presents IA statement show
ing hat the Democrats have elected &C
members of the new Congress, aud the
opposition ga Democratic gain Of GS
as compared with the last Congress.
The opposition majority is now p. aud
if the States and Districts yet to elect
come in as before, the House will be di
vided thus:
Democrats ll5
Southern Know Nothings, including two in
Missouri, %
Republicans and Northern Know Nothings 90
Total. 2s4
The WAGoH ROAD To TIE PAClrIc -
The wagon roads to California. tie p o.
noers of the Pacific railroads, will be
built under the supervision of Commits
sioners, at salary of $500 per annunt.
The southern roads proceeds from Mean.
phis. Tenn, through southern Arkansas
to ElPaso, Texas thence through the
Gadsden purchase to the mouth Of the
ella, thence to San Diego on the coast
The work upon this route will be placed
INV VI Dcu.
McCullocb, renowned 10 the border wars
The northern route from Fort Kear.
ney, in Nebraska, will be confded to the
direction Of Major Mobiles, who discover
ed the pass through the Rocky Noun
tains, which bears his name. 1t will run
through the Pass, thence to Honey Lake
nearly at the base Of the Sierra Nevada.
and will cross the mountains near the
source Of the American fork Of the Sac.
ramento A branch Of this uotbern road
will be constructed from Fort Ridgely,
in Minnesota, TO tho South Pass, the
surveys for which have already been
commenced by Major Mobiles. The ap.
preparations for the three roads amount
to $3.50 900, which of course, will be in
sufficient for their completion The cost
Of each principa road will no doubt ex
coed million Of dollars, to place it in
tol9rabic travelling order, and large
sum will be required for annual repairs
Working parties will be Immediately
organized under the charge Of the Com
missioners An Engineer, Surveyor
aud Chief Clerk, will be designated for
each expedition 1t is this design that
each Of these officials shall act as check
upon the other in the disbursements nee
essary in the progress of the work.
HASH Cor. Courier u Enquirer.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1857-04-29
Homo Colonization,

The project of Eli Thayer, to COLOMBO
the worn out lands Of the old Slave States
with live Yankees, continues to attract the
attention of the North, and the animad-
versions of a portion of the South. Eli
himself seems to be, what many would
irrevenatly call "perfect brick" He
continues to write letters to Benefits
Herald, in which some extraordinary
statements are made. In his last bulletin
he says that Eastern Virginia has made
so much disturbance about his project,
that he shall not throw any of his pearls
in her way. He speaks well Of North
Carolina, Kentucky, and Western Virgin
ia. and commends their good sense. lie
advertizcs that he has already 2OO0 APP
plicatlons for places in his Industrial
army of Invasion. His estimate is, that
one hundred thousand emigrants will an
nually engage in the undertaking, and
that they will take to their new homes,
every year, the value of million and a
half of money. He is obviously go
ahead chap, with slight predisposition
to enumsrato his eggs prematurely.
Those of our friends who have already
good farms and things about them nice
and comfortable, will probably do as well
at home as they would do under Eli, or
among the Sioux of the North West.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1857-04-29

LoslNG ONES WAY IN THE RAIN A
couple of students of Williams college
went over to North Adams on bender.
After INDUCING more freely than would
probably be practicable in that we'll reg
ulated community in these days of reform
they set off to foot it back to Williams
town, a walk Of some six miles, This
would bave been a serious matter under
the best of circumstances, but with a
brick in each of their hats, i, was per-
Torrance not to DO accomplished with.
out great difficulty. To make matters
worse it began to rain hard as they start.
cd and soon they we're soaked to the skin
from without as before they had been
from within.
Joe Bean had suffered most from the
liquor, aud, Of course, felt very much
concerned for his companion, who was
comparatively sober. Gazing around
hun into the dark, aud upwards to the
pouring heavens, he blurtered out.
IL say, chum, | say. doe, it rain 2"
81 should think it did, some replied
Ben.
Joe soon brought up all standing, and
asked the same question with roughsr
answer Once more he repeated it, and
Ben brought him to partial conscious.
nces BY bis rely, aud Joe apologizod
with
"You-may-think it queer, my ask
ing you if, if, if, it rains, but fact is Ben,
| amt much acquainted round here
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1857-04-29
We observe the Summer Quarter a

--Wo observe the Summer Quarter at
the Female Seminary is to open on May
9th. We feel at liberty to say that the
arrangements, both for board and instruc-
ton, are made in a spirit of enterprise and
libcrality honorable to the Principal, and
which must be highly satisfactory to the
patrons of the school. We trust they
may prove such as to restore to the insti-
tuition the palmy prosperity formerly for
years enjoyed by it, under the auspices of
distinguished female teachers,
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1857-04-29

HARMONY OF THE DEMOCRATIC Parry.
The disaffected Democracy of Pennsyl-
vania have, it is stated, formed coali.
ton with the straight-out Americans, and
are determined to run Gov. Geary as their
candidate for Governor of that State
Gov. Geary has agreed to accept the NOM
nation, and much excitement exists upon
the subject.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1857-04-29
State of Vermont, Addison Co., rs.
County Clerks OFFICE,
Mijdlcbury. April. Ia. 1857.

The votes for County Commissioner, in
the several towns in Addison County, at
their last annual March meeting, have
been this day canvassed by me, and Ira
CLIFFORD of New Haven, having received
majority of such votes, is found and
hereby declared to be duly elected Coun-
ty Commissioner for said County for the
year ensuing.
DUGALD STEWART, Clerk.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1857-04-29

Very GrArlrYwG.-It does q body
good to have bis pride fiji tered once in
a while. We realize the benefit Of it
onco year Every April the Assessors
come round aud ask how much money we
have at interest now mG'n STOCK we
naso ~ 'nG puo',V liou, W NJ, 10 iob ors sm anu
,o.aI - h',nt onIy totbo & solid mon !,
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1857-04-29

DoMEsTiC LIFE IN THE MIDDLE ACES
Rude were the manners then; man aud
his wife ate off the same trenchcr a few
wooden handled knives, with blades Of
rugged iron, wcro luxury Cor the great,
candles unknown. \ servant girl held
a torch at supper; one or twv mugs Of
coarse brown eartherware formed all the
drinking apparatus in house Rich
gentlemen wore clothes Of unlincd leoth.
or. Ordinary persons scarcely ever
touched flesh meat. Noble mansions
drank little or no wine in the summer +;
little corn seemed wealh. Women had
trivial marriage portions even ladies
dressed extremely plain. The chief part
ola family sexpenses was what the males
spent in arms aud horses, none of which,
however, were either very good OF very
SNOWY and graudees had to lay out mon
ey on their lofty towers, ln Dluie's
comparatively polished times, ladies' b.
gan to paint their cheeks by way of fine
ry, going to tho theatre, aud to uss less
assiduity in spinning aud playing distatf
What is only symptom OF prosperity ~
large is the sure sign of ruin in small
States. So, in Florence he might very
well deplOre wha, in London Or Paris
would Ia to praise or cause a swile.-
Wretchedly iadead plebiaus hovolled
and if noble castles were cold and dreary
everywhere, they were infinitely worse in
Italy, from the horrible modes of torture
and characteristic cruelty, too frightful
to dwell on. Few of the infamous struc,
lures built at the time treated Of stand
at present yet there ruins disclose fueful
corners.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1857-04-29

The latest American enterprise is
that proposed in Baltimore paper, to
establish steam tow-boas to aid vessels
through the Straits of Magellan. The
Straits are only 400 miles long, but
the navigation is so bad under sail alone.
that most vessels prefer to double Cape
Horn, with all its horrors, rather than
pass through it. Such steamers as some
OF the first class tngs in this harbor,
would take large slips through in two
days t-Seisnfifc american.