Virginia free press & farmers' repository. [volume] (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1827-1832, 1830-02-10

w ns'c sccu. IN tnc otCumou1 i>hQut-
and the Fredericksburg Arena, state
Duts which throw an undeserved impa-
ion upon the good sense and orderly de.
s'ment Of the citizens Of Shephcrds,own.
Is alleged. that the excitement axsins,
Cooxr in that place was so great. that
burning III him in cffigy was resolved
pa. and with some difficulty prevented.
hese this accusation (for IL certainly dc
res the name) originated. we are at a
TO conjecture The information ha.
he 20 US from abroad. and we believe u
be without foundation. lf any thing
eurred which could form the slightest
bnnd for such a rumour. we are entirely
horant Of IL; and we take pleasure in
ping. that the intelligence and resp-cta-
isy Of the citizens Of that town forbid Us
give credit 10 IL for moment.
We take this occasion TO say. that wha,
Pr may be the prevailing opinion OF Mr.
boxes course in the Convention. there Is
and has not been in this county. any
ritemcnt against him. His integrity and
ocerify arc not questioned
while upon this subject, we cannot e.
80 expressing our regret TO find our gh-
par OF the Sentinel OF the Valley-who
uaily wiclds his pen with discretion rs
IL as .piri,-at,aeking. with a severity
q hai .hness certainly undc,erved. the
e'ives and sincerity OF Mr. Cooke
iihout expressing any opinion concern.
3 the wisdom and expcdiency Of that
tntlemsn's vote-so much complained OF
4 some-we may be allowed to say. that
|e abuse poured out upon him by the Sen
pei cannot be justified by any thing in
il. C.'s character or conduct II 10 some
hat strange, that complaints Of" :lar-
>g and objectionable breach OF trust and
|>ohdence"by Mr.. G. should be first hea I'd.
Be from those constituents whose conf
Dence is said 20 have bcen abused, but
fom a neighbouring district The reason
simply this. that Mr.. C.'s constituents
pou him. and even those Of them who arc
.ss'is6ed with his course in the conven-
pm, will feel indignant at such an accuse.
pm against bis honesty and integrity.
IL the conductors OF public prints in
@blgc in such TRADES agsiust the motives
u public men without more substantial
Ifidence Of corruption j. " III certainly have
- effect ofkeeping out Of our public coun.
Us, many Of the wisest and most ririuous
|Eizens Few men OF sensibiliiy would in-
- the risk ofbaving their characters lace
Bed. asthat Of Mr.. Cooke has been by the
knt,nel
C. Since the above was put into type,
- have seen gentlemen from Shepherds
20. who assure us that the report con-
|&rninG design TO burn Mr. Cooke in ef
%, in that place. IL totally roid If truth
The question OF recharteriog the Valley
nk, che Bank OF Virginia. and the North
tsiern Bank. he's been determined by
House Of Dele gates sfTirmatively. and a
S has been reported for that purpose. We
*<H not acquainted with the details of the
- and cannot therefore say whether the
= *jley Bank is 10 have its existence pro
- ccd upon the same hard terms imposed
Is II by the old charter. We hope more
s eral spirit will prevail. We cannot per
4 I've the justice Of compelling the stock
- ders 20 contribute so largely TO the funds
81 the commonwealth. FOR the privilege OF
|sankinS with capital Of s60O.0 At
~ eSpirAiionref the present charter, this
l.sns will have PAID TO the State $50 900,
'1Eile The stockholders have never realized
81 n s'x per cent upon their stock. The
q pvenience and advantage Of the insiitu
~ 10 the Community arc undoubted.
BE learn that Gen GEoRGE Rusr. OF
dOun. has been appointed Supcrinicn-
'si Of tho Annoy Gt Hstpers Ferry. 10
lhe place vsc'ied by the melancholy
lAmenied death Of Col Thomas u.
hn
zen Rust IS gentleman of whom fame
sks very favorably. and ne have no
oi his appointment will give very gene
satisfaction.
has been suggested to us. that some
preston Of appreciation Of Col Dunn's
duei as public officer. is due 20 his