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Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1858-06-25
Repugnance to "Persons OF coIor.,'

Repugnance to "Persons of Color"
In the South no lady or gentleman
considers it compromise of character TO
ride in car with "person of color."-
Another code OF etiquette prevails in the
anti-slave States, as witness the follow
ing incident, Of which we find report in
the New York papers. We must add
that the case was tried before Judge
Thompson in the Marine Court Of New
York.
The plaintiff is colored woman and
hair dresser by occupation. The de-
PENDANT is a conductor in the employ OF
the Sixth Avenue Railroad Company
On the 18th of February last the plains
Lift got upon one of the cars of The com.
pany while the same was in motion, when
the defendant informed her that she
would not be permitted to ride in the car,
as negroes were, by the rules of the com
pany, expressly prohibited from doing
so. The plaintiff insisted that she would
ride, and at one fortified herself against
the efforts of the defendant to put her
off by selling hold Of the stancheons
and refusing to let go. The defendant
told her that she had no right on that car.
propriated for the use Of colored people.
Finally the conductor succeed in expell.
ing the plaintiff. disappeared in evidence
that it was against the rules of the COM
pany to permit colored people to ride in
any cars except such as were appropri-
ated for that purpose. The car in which
this difficulty occurred was not one OF
them.
Judge Thompson charged the jury at
much length and laid down the following
rules of law:
"That negroes do not possess the same
rights and privileges as white men, re.
marking that the bred Scott decision
was not only sound law. and should be
obeyed by every good citizen of the com.
munity, but that it was founded on prin.
ciples of justice, reason, and Christiani.
ty. That the plaintiff, being negress,
had no right TO seat in the car in ques,
lion; that it was the duty of the conduc-
tor to expel her, under the rules and reg
ulations of the company: that the com.
Pany had right to establish such rules
and regulations: that negroes might be
permitted, but were not entitled to scat
in public conveyance. The only ques.
ton for the Jury to consider was, wheth-
than was necessary to put the plaintiff
off the cars. That if he did, she was
entitled to verdict; otherwise it must
be for the defendant"
The jury retired, and in a short
time returned with verdict for the de-
fendant.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1858-06-25

FINE CArTLE.-Mr. James W. H. Rev.
nolds, of this county, sold to Mr.. Robert
Minor. on the Esd ult., SO head of cat>
tic. raised by himself, which averaged
1414 lbs. per head. Harrison is certain
ly one of the very best grazing counties
in Western Virginia, as this, as well as
many other facts of similar nature
which We could frequently notice. attest.
We are glad to see that our farmers are
paying so much more attention to the
raising Of cattle and the improvement in
the breed Of their stock than they have
formerly done. Nothing yields a fuller
or more certain return for the time and
money invested.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1858-06-25
closing of the American Bank.

The American Bank, of this city, which
went into operation early in April, under
an extension by the last Legislature, OF
an act passed in 1856. closed its doors on
Saturday morning. The afternoon pa.
pers of that day contained card, signed
by Mr.. James Jeffrey. president of the
bank, officially announcing the fact. stat.
ing that it was done "for the protection of
its creditors and stock holders" and ex-
pressing the belief ..lhat the assets
(which have been conveyed in trust will
be ample for the payment Of all It's debts
and liabilities" The event caused very
| little sensation in Baltimore, as few ofthe
issues of the bank had currency in the
city; but it is generally reported that a
large amount has been put in circulation
in the West. and that within few days
considerable portion has returned to this
city for redemption. III consequence OF
this, the original amount of funds on de-
post with the Bank of Commerce. $780,
600, has been exhausted or Withdrawn,
and with the doors OF the bank closed.
further redemption is of course suspend
ed.
The career Of the American Bank from
the outset has been somewhat irregular,
and consequently it failed to command
the confidence of our citizens. The pres
ident in his card alludes to "systematic
Opposition" to the institution, but whesh>
er at home or abroad We do not learn
We believe the bank occupied an unusual
relation 10 the other banks of the city,
but from what cause is not distinctly sta
ted. The paper was not received by the
other banks. and only redeemed by the
Bank of Commerce by virtue of special
deposit A short time since inquiry as &c
| its standing and resources became active
in the West, where it is understood the
paper Of the bank was chiefly in circula'
ton, and these inquiries of course hasten
ed its return to Baltimore, and the sequel
is known.
Under the general banking law OF the
State. the closing of the doors of the banl
forreits the charter. and therefore the in
stitution cannot be received in the hands
of other parties, as the case has been will
some Maryland banking institutions un
der perpetual charter.
What the future may disclose we can.
not pretend to say. The president Of the
bank ought to be well advised Of the con
dition Of the institution, and Of the rela'
ton Of the liabilities TO the assets. Hi
card is therefore the only present reliance
of note. holders. The trusteeship ha
been vested in William Alexander. Esq.
attorney of this city, and representa-
tive in the late house of delegates.
Baltimore San.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1858-06-25

SPECIAL ELEor1oN.-The election law
passed last winter having been construed
to mean that while one Constable mauSl
be elected in each Magisterial district,
that tOo may be elected; and as only one
Constable was elected for each district in
this county, at the late election, and two
are deemed necessary, the County Court,
on Saturday last. ordered special elec~
ton to be held on the first Friday in July
next, for another Constable in each dis.
trict in the county.
An election is to be held at tie same
time for Constable for the corporation
of Clarksburg.
The same Commissioners and officers
that superintendent and conducted the last
election were appointed to conduct the
special election.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1858-06-25
A Model DIM,

There are some adimals that can live
on air-others that like the toad, can
live for years, it is said enclosed in SOL
id rock, with no apparent means OF sus-
tenance, can go for months with an empty
stomach, provided that once in while
they can gorge themselves with an ana
conda.li meal; editors are thought, aP'
parently, to possess like faculty. A
western contemporary. however, scouts
the idea, and thus talks out to his pat
rons:
"Wagons cannot run without wheels,
boats without steam-nor bull>frogs jump
without legs. nor newspaper be carried
on, an everlasting time, no more than 9
dog can wag his tail when he has none
Our subscribers are all good. but what
good does mems goodness do, when II
don't do you any good? We have nc
doubt every one thinks that all have paid
except him, and as we are clever fellow
and his is such little matter. it will
make no difference. We would not care
lift were confined to a dozen, or a hun.
dred cases, but whom the "slow fever
seizes most all, the complaint is too gen
eral. AS the bull-frogs said: "1t's fun
for you, but it's death to u.s."
We commend the above to the partic'
ular attention of the ''potroas" of the
Register. Our purse is not long enough
to enable us 10 furnish them with paper
ink end labor forever, for nothing. and
we are compelled to say to them that nc
longer delay eau be endured and they
must pay.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1858-06-25
TaE COUNTY couaF-The County

The CouRTY CouaT.-The County
Court adjourned on last Saturday. after
having dispatched an unusually large
amount of business. It is something
very unusual for a qaarterly term of the
Court. and especially the June term. ..
which the county levy is made, to COM
plete its'business in one week. The dis
patch Of business, by a County Court,
depends very much upon the Presiding
Magistrate, and great Credits due TO E.
w. Patton, Esq. the present President of
this Court. for the prompt and efficient
manner in which he discharges his duties,
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1858-06-25

Know. NorH1HeIsM. The Richmond
Enquirer concludes an editorial upon the
state of affairs in New Orleans with the
following: a4s..i 49,
Finally. We commend all good citizens
to keep an eye to the KnowSNothinr or.
ganization, which. doubtless. still exists.
The organization is notso general, nor 50
dangerous as it was formerly. But7wS
have still secret political Organization 10
our midst. which may. at any. ttme, be
enlarged by secret efforts. Watch this
serpent brood, and crush the head Of ey.
cry snakeling that ventures in the dayl
light. Or can. at any time. be found shell.
tered in the darkness of a oulvert. Ills
the poison Of these reptiles which is still
circulating in New Orleans. .a1a
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1858-06-25

MIRACULOUS EscAPE.-The Brownsville
Clipper gives an instance of the miracu.
lous escape OIL. boy of that place from
instant death. which is without parallel.
A number of boys were playing ball in
Brownsville. when the ball falling into a
well. little boy. about ten years old, son
OF Mrs. Samuel Campbell, went to look
Tor 1t. and losing his balance. fell to the
bottom. distance of forty five feet, there
being about fifteen feet Of water in the
well. AS he rose to the surface, he
caught hold of the rope. which happened
to be lowered. with one hand, and with
the other picked up the ball and put it
into his pocket; he then seized the rope
with both hands and was drawn up BY
his companions He was not injured ex-
cept by a slight bruise on the head. Gauss
ed by striking on the bottom. aud in half
an hour he was again playing ball, quite
forgetful of his remarkable escape from
instant death.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1858-06-25
THE LATE CoSaRRss AND rl1r An,,,,.,..

THE LATE GoSeREss AND the ApMrs,s.
TRATIoN.-The New York journal ~
Commerce. an independent aud infiuen.
tial journal, says few occasions have
arisen. under any administration, demand.
ing higher order Of. executive talent. or
a more comprehensive craftsmanship than
have been demanded by the extraordina,
ry concurrence OF events affecting onr
country's interest and honor during The
last few months. II is fortunate for tLs
country, and especially fortunate for The
cause Of republican government, tha. we
have in the executive chair, at the heads
Of departments, and in Congress, men
equal to the emergency, and that from
all the confusion and threatened danger.
the government will emerge with honor
and with renewed claims to confluence
and respect. s.R e. $50 s.. Is 3 gi.r
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1858-06-25

MINERAL BANk.-We learn from the
Cumberland Telegraph that the court has
specified the Goth day of September next
for the final winding up of The affairs Of
this bank. All.persons holding the notes
of the bank, consulting their own inter.
est, will file the same with the tru.tes.
before the day named. They will be- en-.
titled to the dividend Of twenty five per
cent. already made. as also whatever div.
idend made at the final closing of tho
trust on the Goth of September next.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1858-06-25

LUNATIc AsYLUM.-The Commissioners
appointed 10 select site for the Western
Asylum have been in our town two or
three days. examining the adjacent coun-
try for an eligible location for that Insti-
tuition. Whether or not they have fixed
upon any point. we are not informed
They are represented to us as men of in-
telligence and sound judgment, and we
hope they will give due consideration to
the many advantages possessed by
Clarksburg before making their report.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1858-06-25

A WEE Po1soNED. BIZ HER HusBAsD.-
A letter in the Alexandria Gazette states
that great excitement prevails at Wash
ington, RapPahannock county, Va, in
consequence of the alleged poisoning of
wife by her husband. The writer
says:
The wife of man named Johnson was
persuaded by the latter to drink glass
OF lemonade, which he had prepared for
her. She tasted it, and told him tha. il
was bitter; he then told her that he had
put aloes in it. and that it was 'good for
her health" She drank it, after which
ne munoted his horse and rode off. In
a short time after his departure, her
shrieks attracted the attention Of persons
in the neighborhood, who repaired to the
spot, bat it was too late; the fatal draupht
had performed its work.
An inquest having been held, johnson
was committed to answer, but It was fear
ed he would be rescued by the citizens
and lynched.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1858-06-25

How VIRGINIA PLANTER REJUvENA-
TED HIS NEGRoEs.-An energetic young
naval officer determined to introduce the
discipline Of the service, and the modern
improvements upon his newly inherited
estate on the James river, which, under
the old management had gone far into
diIapidation. On his arrival he ordered
the old ploughs, the spades, rakes and
the other anticipated implements, to be
collected in heap and burned in pres
ence OF the whole plantation. The next
day the miserable horses and cattle were
collected together and shot. On the day
following the old barns and outhouses
were fired and consumed. On the next
day he commanded the terror. stricken
slaves to be lead out. and the overseer to
pronounce which OF them were inefficient
and deserved of death. About one hun
dred aud fifty were thus picked out and
led to execution. An immense howl and
outcry for mercy, mingled with promises
OF good behavior arose. The master at
hrst appeared immovable. but the pre-.
arranged intercession of the overseer f.
nally induced him to relent, and allow
them further probation of year and a
half. At this exhibition Of clemencv, the
gratitude of the poor negroes knew no
bounds. A new spirit of industry seized
them. and in year or two, with the
erection of new buildings, and the intro.
duction of new methods OF agriculture.
the engetic young master could boast one
OF the best ordered and most productive
plantations in the state.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1858-06-25

Law IN RELATION TO CoSsrApLes.--At.
torney General ]. r. Tucker, has given
the opinion in a communication Which
has appeared in several of our exchap0.
es. that the true mening Of the law in re.
lation to ConstabIes is. that one must be
elected in each election district, but two
may be. If the County Court has asst pned
two to District. AS the law provides
for the election of oOustabIes BY the poo.
pie. we take it for granted that after the
Court has assigned Two to any District,
the people are TO elect them. '
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1858-06-25
The Mails.
BALTIMoRE, JUNE 81 ISIS.

PoSr OFFICE, CLkKEsBURe, Va.
A RIVAL AND DEPARTURE Of Nails
"a via N. w. Va. R. r.
Arrives at CIarksburg Station via Grafton,
each day, except Sunday, at o'clock, % nalA.
Returns same day from Pareersbprg. by I
% P. NJ, on lis way 20 Grafton Junetton.
Mails for the East will DO closed 81 II 30
P. NJ, and those for thu West alta 80 p NJ.
je2f b 8. GRIFFIN, r, n.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1858-06-25

NEws BIZ L1eHTs1Na.-The Telegraph
IN course of construction upon the line OF
the N. W. Va. R. R. has been completed
to Clarksburg. and both wires are now in
operation. ready to convey messages from
this place to Baltimore, Wheeling. and
all intermediate points on the different
roads. When it is finished both ways it
WILDE great convenience to our citizens
as well as to the Railroad Company. Mr..
Dunlop is the operator at this station.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1858-06-25

APPO1STMEsrs.-sid Webster. ESQ
who was the private secretary Of Preiis
dent Pierce. has been appointed com.
missioner Of the United States al Boston.
in place Of Judge Loring. recently select.
ed to fill the vacancy 10 the court OF
claims occasioned by the death Of Judge
Gilcbrist.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1858-06-25
EIeetion of FieId nmea.

From the following. it appears ,h.,
the Company Officers have 10 he c snas
missioned before proceeding to The sls.
tion of FIELD officers, if the Ad;asa ~
General be correct: sau'
ApguTANr GKsERAIs orr1c,
May 10th. 1858.
TO tke Editor of lie Richmond W1;;s.
In reply to the call upon me b VIM,
paper of Saturday last. all that / can ~ ~
is to state that my own construction -
the act recognizing the Militia rL;s !.
is. that the company officers, "a Ganss;a
and two Lieutenants) are to be first el ,s.e
ed by the men; when they have bssr
commissioned by the Governor and hsss
qualified. they are to elect the f;slS
officers. as 2llRi s.7ssEs'ss =
WIN. H. RIcHARDsoN, A. q.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1858-06-25
Further from Utah-FIisht of Nor.
mons.

Col. Thomas L. Kane arrived in Phila.
delphia on Friday. after an absence OF
about FIVE months. During this period
ne has Travelled from New York. by way
OF San Francisco and San Barnardino. to
Salt Lake City. in the short time of AZ
days. He lefI Camp Scott on the 10Th Of
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1858-06-25

Workmen are busy now in bracing up
and strengthening this part of the road.
and before my letter reaches you it will
no doubt be perfectly safe.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1858-06-25
a NNOUNCEMENTS:

~ We arc authorized TO announce BENZ.
FRANK. GRIFFIN As q candidate for CoTpo-
7 ton Constable ct the ensuing election.
~ We are authorized 70 announces JAMES
2. CUNNINGHAM n . candidate for ConstA-
bic in the 9Th district, ut the ensuing election,
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1858-06-25

~ A stitch II time saves nine.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1858-06-25

Memory-treasure. house Of the!past.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1858-06-25

RA secret warranted to keep in any
climate is woman's age,
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-13
Chicago. st. Paul l. Fondu Lac RID

For st, Paul and the North West-via Jsaesvilr
RE du CHIEF in 10 hours without change Of cars
Fare - low IS by any other route.
AN and altar Monday, August B. 1851. Trains wi |
~ fave Chicsgo station corner west Water and
kinaie streets daily SUNDAYS excepted) for Belot
Jsnesviile Madison Prairie du Chien and points in
Western wisconsin No. thern Iowa and Nina. sofa
and st. Paul.
1900 NJ. Express, FIR, light and Emigrsnt
Tram
O:OO A. NJ Dxv Express, Stopping only for VOID
All water making all connections-
arrives at Belot $50 p NJ Janesyllle
. ~ p VI n sdison ~ p " and Prairie
do Chieh at 3. 10 connecting with
steamers direc. for La Crosse = inot
WabAshaw ketwing Ila-iings Prescott
Hudson Saltwater and al. DO .,.s to 81
Paul ani 81 Anthony.
500 i NJ Night Express A,rtves at Jancsvnle
l:&P NJ, Madison 80 A N; Prairie
du Chen A NJ, conueg ting " nth stca.
lnefs Tor 81 Paul aud all points thu
Mississippi river ard with Stages for
tue Interior.
All trains make B,loit INJECTIONS
~ Travellers rave ~ miles acd 10 houra time by
taking this route.
Expre E, Freight and Rmigraat Trains leave Chica.
60 al $50 = NJ daily.
Through Tickets to all the above points for sale Ut
SpalId nS's General Ticket once corner Dearborn,
and Lake streets. T. Erie X X OIL &c ~ Dearborn
street at Pittsburgh IT sne 4 CAicag, X X oi,re
~ Dearborn street Mt Michigan Southern Ticket Or.
ice under Tr, III mt House sLd at the Chic,vo STA.
ton corner Water and XIII vie stre,tf, ". ST sid.
s., JOHNSON
superint. bdent.
0so- l. DUNLAP, ASST SuI'i. JsnlCtf
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-13

WHEREAS on the 29th day Of January A. D 1857
w william Tibbett and Caroline Tibet liz wire
executed unto Austin Cornin, as TRUSTEE, certain
deed Of Trust conveying to SAID Trustee the lard in
Clinton county, Iowa, l.. cfibed follows, IL wit .
The east half Of the northwest quarter OF sc ion
number twenty COZ ia township number eighty ION e
(sl) north Of range cumber two ~ east Of the fifth
principal meridian; which said convey was inside
by the said william Tibet aud Caroline Tibbett for
the p.rpose OF securing the payment Of two certain
premsrofy notes and the interest thereon signed BY
said William Tibbett, dated the goth day OF Janua "
A 1857, ard pay able o. follows: One for twenty
I've dollars duo In months and thu other for two
hundred and twenty live dollars payable in twelve
months fromidate, at the Banking House Of Nacklot
4 Corbin.
And now said last mentioned note having become
due and payable and the said William Tibb Il having
failed to pay the same, l. Autin Corbn Trustee ~
aforesaid do hereby give Il is pablo notice. that by v
tue OF the power which is ia vested by said deed Of
Trust Will on Saturday The 9th day OF February
d 1855, ut the hour Of two O'Clock in the after
noon of said day at the Court House door In the CITY
tton TO the hgt est bidder FOR ca h the parcel OF
land above described, much thereof as shall be
sufficient to satisfy and pay the Of said note
with the interest thereon to the day OF SALE together
with all the costs ana expenses attending said sale
costs OF this notice and Trustees fees Upon the
completion Of such sale deed will be gwen in accor-
dance withthe st pula'ion OF said De d Of Trust.
Dated the I'd uay Of February, A d, 1853.
AUSTIN CORBIN.
Feb3dts Trustee.