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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-07-10
FOURTH OF JULY.

his day Was celebrated at vsrioa, places ia
our county. Nth the usual demonstrations Of pa
t'o''e pride and joy. At Chsrics,o~n, the Colo
n'sa''ou Society INST in the Methodist Church y
bout ~ o'clock, joined by any Of the citizens Of
toSn and country, where the ecrrmonie. ~crv
opened by n most ferNent prayer by the Re, Il
GLoHoE w. lirsruRErs. The r,a.iin;, Of ia.
Declaration Of Independence vas prcf.ced by q
few pertinent aud eloquent remarks by Dr. VIZ
yarns, and an Grafton vas delivered by Jonx y
BLAekBuRS, Esq. embracing the usual topics Of
national interest, aad taking most interesting
view Of the condition OF the Colony at Liberia
and Of The objects Of the Society which has so long
AMI so faithfully laborej ia the cause The CON-
position OF this address MAS altogether highly
.rsditable to the youthful orator; and his appc.
To the i'berAli'y Of the public ~, eioquen, and
efsertual.
The ceremonies were closed by ,uitaL,,
hymn and bcnejistion.
The Society then ps,sed vote of thank. Z,
die Rev. George w Humphreys, Dr. " iliiau
Yates, aud John 5. blackburn, Esq for the YER,
satisfactory manner in ~hi,h they had discharge,
the duties respectively assigned to them OH the
occasion.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-07-10

gilds the horizon Of thoig CT isteace, sot in Sc
rene beauty, and their last days be az pc ace
ful aud happy As their first were dark and
troubled.
BY s. iiumrickhouse. Tho memory OF
Col. Joseph SweariBgen. he dedicated to us
this beautiful spot were We now celebrate in
union Of feeling this hallowed oce castor; We
will teach our children 10 lisp his name with
that veneraiion with which NC regard it,
lustrc.
! BY John wysong, Esq. The Rev. r. A. Me-
Neili, and the Rev. Mr. Douglass may their
fervent appeals 10 Heavens throne DO heard,
aud answered.
By l.. wisenall. Though have been the
viciim Of much persecution; this days n
chievsments will redeem my character from
I all impuiation.
BY James Mosely. Esq. Woman: Heaven.
last best gift to man.
Aftetathe toasts were given. the following
! resolutions were proposed by Thomas Van
Swearingcu, Esq. anc unanimously adopted
! Rssoired That deeply dcplorc the ,ieeca.,
OF 6yn,rsl lafayette. ~ho, during the tr, ing
scenes of the Revolution LEFT his native l,or, C
shed his blood ia defence OF an infant eountr,
oppressed by the iron hand of deSpo,ism
] Resoitcd That lhaiel Morgan, David Snisc.
4 ", Benjamin L. 1ovpr. A. Iiutnrio khouSc
Grorgc w. Shut, John N. MrEudr-r, willoush.
/ by L. Webb. Esq's- Dr. Warner Briseoe, snt
Major John r. lIamtrsmek, be appointed . Com.
miitec TO make appropriate arrangements for th.
eommeinoraiiou OF an event deeply felt, am,
deplorcd 10y every American citizen.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-07-10
MiRPERS-EERRY

At Harpers-Ferry, the day MAS celebrated BY a
iaaeFa! procession, by Charity Lodge and other
masonic brethren, in honor Of the memory Of the
Industrious LAFAYETTE. Suitable prayers and RI
marks were offered up in the Methods, Church.
and deep feelings OF gratitude and sorro~ful re-
'peet maA'f, sted by all present The procession
Sa' joined by the workmcn on the Canal, and by
the sitizen' generally; and every thing passed of
IN the happiest style Of decorum and reverence.
We regret We have not been furnished With the
particulars. in order to be more minute in our
description.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-07-10
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

Agreeabiy to the preliminary arrangement.
adopted and published, tho citizens OF Shep-
herdstown aad its vicinity celebrated the SSH
anniversary Of our national independence
with their usual patriotic spirit aud fralernai
cordiality Al day light, a salute Of II gun,
was Tired, and The ehurches poured forth their
peal OF merry bells 10 hail The dawn of ano.
Their day hsllowed to liberty. Al 10 O'Clock
The procession was foymed ia front Of the
Town Hall by Maj. j. r. HaHslramek, Chief
Marshal OF the day, assisted by Doet. ~.
BnIeos, W. 5. Br0'cn, aud ~. Hsbb. Esqs. de-
putty marshals, IN the follow ing order:
/. The Surviving Soldiers OF the Reyolu.
lion, In coach drawn by four bays, politely
rendered BY A. Humriekhouse, Esq. for thai
purpose.
2. The 5hepberdslown Band.
. The Potomac Ride Company" 10 uni-
=. The Orator Of the Day. and the Reader
Of WashingtOn's Fare 1ell Address.
.. The Reverend Gentlemen appointed IA
open AMI close tbo ceremonies with appro-
pirate prayers.
o. The Reverend Clergy.
The Committee Of Arrangements.
p lnvited Guests.
Q. Citizens.
FROM thence the whole moved To the Lu.
N"'iaH Nhufeuf ttne band playing . national
march where large asseniblags Of ladies
awaited 10 add the IoVsliaess Of womans al.
fractions 10 The solemn grandenrs of the day
An impressive and hesttmovinS prayer was
addressed By the Rev. p. a. .Ne.Nst.s 10 the
hrUns ofdiVine sTaeF, preceded By a few pc
liminary remarks, happily applied 90 the oe.
casiOn. Then followed tie reading Of wash
ington's Farewell Address BY D. Sair,Is. E,a
in his usual fine style, which was succeeded
By en- eloquent and thrilling Grafton, pro
nouneed By Thomas Yea Swsartarsn, va.
that appeared 10 find lie way 10 the overflow
ins feelings % every one present These
ceremonies being concluded By an sppropri-
ate and feeling appeal 70 the God of Nations
~ The Rev Nc. Douglass, the proc ession re-
'umed iis original order. and marched 10 :
beautiful spTiog On the bank of the Potomac
eoussoraisd sod classical spol, celebrated
10 Tho annals Of rs sod "a
AZ about o'clock, 2. 81 upgards Of on,
hundred aad iwenty Eve persons sat down 10
al abundant and elegant diaBsr. shaded bv al
ample sresn bower decorated 10 salt he oc-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-07-10
MONTE P.lRTO.

We understand very interesting celebration
OF the Fourth was held by the young ladies oil
this place and vicinity, at this charming rural re-
treat. The entertainment Vas prepared in style
81 simplicity, upon the temperance plan; Lui til.
did not, ia the least, derogste from hs interes,
and fascination. A few young gentlemen were
present, of course; and we learn that MIR. LKwIs
NJ. WKAvLR delivered short, ihOogh pithy aud
appropriate address, in honor OF the occasion.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-07-10

Raising and rsmoriag brick LossI. ID,
business very successfully earned On a
ihI, city. and is q great curiosity in,,,..
sn''hc point Of view. Carrying back =,
large i've story Ere proof store ten feet. r
making q brick house face another ,,r,,,
would at one time have been consid,f,i
an extraordinary undertaking. We we.
admiring the ease and security with wM.',
tho hand'one two story brick house, }.
bowery. was raised by screws aad bloc,
TO height so as 10 enable the owner
build another story under il. and VII,
completed IL will be a substantial three -,
~ house. The raising OF ihi. brics bop.,
was done by Geo. Bakewell, III HLk,L,..
street. and not wall was cracked o.,
timber out Of plaee.-r.N L. &c. S,1y
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-07-10

.ieeidsnis.-on the 2nd Inst N rer,t..-
county, MIR. John Siron, Jr. AGED ,......
years, IN attempting 10 regulate some Z BIZ.
machinery about his father, uul 9,...
forward, and falling upon tie ws,.I,..
IN The cog pat, was drawn ihrou n hrtae..
ane sill Of large timber, which crushed
so badly, that 1t terminated las exs;,...
few moments.
Near Mooreheld, on Monday last. ". ...,
the act Of bathing ia the river. ,r...r.,..
by the name Of Bssiy. was droWu,!. A..
deceased VAS alone NJ the tame. iti, wi. -
That he was taken with the eramp. o.. D..
ended nj, career. Iio was a sAtd.er ., ......
and IN ABOUT the Goth year Of h., age.
Remnsy lat. ia. :,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-07-10

exclamation ofthe unfortunate Cst,,,. ~ -.
Ward.
The most vigorous exer,ions ne rr.s --.
support the walls, and when thu: D., ,.u.s.
ted, aud 1t cannot be tall then, tia; a., :.
sons will venture within them
From present appearance, II 3. pa.
That It will DO near dark before u,.f
Will be recovered, ~. h. Gem. An.
Tho mangled remains OF Mr. .1.,-. =.
derhiii and Mr.. Frederick e. Wa ~
dug ont Of the ruins Of the tie "a Peii.,,.
Yesterday afternoon.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-07-10

We mentioned day or two s,nce lie
omission Of Congress 10 pa,, IN, bali n,
creating The new territorial governmru' %
Wisconsin, By this omission. put II rb.
proposed territory is len ~ithou. any civ.
government whatsVer-uiihout laws. civil
authorities. or judicial ltbunah II.
country thus situated is that bevohl f,
Mississippi. and contains three thol.ird
inhabitants. chiefly miners Tie oil
portion OF the country. east Of the N,,t
,,!p,, IS under The territorial jun,Jict)a u
Michigan.
lhe'e people. anticipating the nes,.'
o. Congtess. OF. rather, preparing r.rsl,l
possible alternative, were 20 have h.' .
public meeting Oh tho 18th ult % r-ra
confederation and adopt a system cd
Vefnmehl for themselves The mes
Vsrn ment - 20 80 into operation on ,l.
Of Jolly instant
The Coleman states that th.,s n, .,,
have pH,d 10 The United States a. prof.
tors. 81 least forty no,aa,.d doiirr,' h r..
lead during the plst year
difficulty has aTissD smoo, t,-
which exhibits the mischief which No.,
" springs out Of this anomaIou, eoo.
disputes exist between the a. = .4
SCENTS. concerning tho rights Of Or. Of,
and ihcfe being no tfibunal 10 deielr
ihe question. the Interference ef,be
states Troops Al Praifis do Chen q.
qnsafy % be called IN 20 settle me
summanly. S5ii u said IN iha 90.
fB.i.l
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-07-10

An esteemed correspondent inform, =,
says the Boston Transcript. that the IL,
bishop GRiswoLD. The venerable Dioe.,,
Of tho Diocese Of the Protesian, E.p,,e or,
church. IS preparing for the press a NJ,
nusi Of DevoiIons. including. in four part
prayers for families. the Church, the Cl,,
~. Legislatures. Schools, and socie,.,
OF various kinds, and large variety e.
occasional purposes. The quallGea,ras,
OF The distinguished Prslate Tor such
work require no explanation al our Lls.,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-07-10

50 is'I Dsy The Nssonic fr,,.r
olf 'o"a, joined by many brethren
other lodges ~ tbs snd The sJj3.rnz
ties, eeie5faicd ths 2lih met ~ w..
proprate mahter an Grafton VS. 1s.ts
Cd BY LJmvni q Hyaifr, Esq. N Nr.
Surg' which gave very general ssira,'
copy Of which has been requested fr;
catnn The procession vas Dnususl
The uumbsf q masOns about Isg-e
together With TIE infantry and fHe
nie'. matched through the prssips. ..
~ ihe town Alter The public csgsn.
lWefe over. ne compshy psfio,k sfsntf.
len' 1i0ner prepared BY WI Nt,.s
HtnsatHtr Iu. ,I.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-07-10
I.OCUSTS.


The appearance OF those r.ma,l,tl. =
sec's IN various parts OF the United State,
improperly called Locusts. has been y,,,
generally noticed in the newspapers. A,
IN each IN manner to leave an iun,,,
SION that they were those winged ann,
SO often alluded 10 in the Bible A, ~.
seourse ofthe land but the fact /, o,h.,
wise.
Those famed Locusts OF Africa andIs,
whose rsvsges in all ages have been
much dreaded. belong 10 the genu, Ca
L. N which the grasshoppcrs are lne!.l
ed but the insects, which have been r,r.,
t:oens,s IN this country, are OF the ger
SicApa. and 90 not eai ia The pe,fc. e
trlnged sid!e. while those Of the former,
nus are very voraeious, often LAYING VA,
vast regions Of country. 10 their ri .r,
tians.
The CIcaDAs which are now msL.n.
vocal the southern and western for.,,,
do no injury to the farmer, and ouly a.
pear. ior short period, to propagate the.
In Egypt. Morocco, Palestine and O,h..
portion, Of Asia. the devastaiions OF n.
Locust may be well viewed. as dreaitl
calamity; for in tho poetic language Oft,
prophet JOEL
before them. fire eonsrmc,h.
And behind them fame burn,th:
The land isas the Garden oi Eden b,i r.,lt-.
Ana behind them wilderness Of i, .ls....
Yes and nothing shall escape them.
But tho harmless insects which her,
'end forth their songs. once in seves.e..
years, are merely subjects or wonder or
curiosity They may invite The in,:,l.i
lions Of tho entomologist. bat eannoi 81
c'te alarm among the culiivaiors oil -:
soil Phil liner. Daiiy .7iv.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-07-10

tsp' Way III may be worth While o.
aeni'on, during these scorobinE times. tia,
he fip To Cape May, can be made ~ ten o.
we've hours and BY day light too. The fine
s ,',.aDoat Independence (Which leaves Phiia.
~ s'P"la ~ hine N the moTning) touches Al
NoN ta'ue lof The purpose u receiving the
nstn Who may leave Baltimore ~ So
o'osA On those mornings AMI land Them al
ne Cope early o. The sane afternoon.
lBlN Pat
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-12-27
DIED.,

Yesterday morning, after a long and painful
illness, which she bore throughout with Christian
fortitude and resignation, Mrs. ANNE F. JoHN-
SON, wife Of Mr.. George Johnson, of this place.
In the death OF this excellent lady, her family
and friends mourn an irreparable loss.
~ The funeral will take place this morning,
at IL O'Clock, from Mr.. Johnson's residence on
Washington street, at which the friends and ac-
quaintanccs of the family are invited to attend.
In Richmond on Sunday evening last, after
protracted sickness. in the 23d year of her age,
Mrs. EDM'Ni, LEE NELSON, wife of Hall Neil
son, Esq. ofthat city, and daughter Of VIM. Byrd
Page, Esq, dec. late Of Frederick county Va
She has left three infant children, who are IN.
conscious of the loss they have sustained in be.
ing deprived of the maternal care and counsel
which intelligence. piety, and, affection, well qua
lifted her to beStow. She was an affectionate
wife, tender mother, and devoted follower Of
Christ
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-12-27

SourH CAROLINA CoLLEGE.-Gov. McDuffie
has given notice Of the following appointments
in the South Carolina College:-1st. "Mr. Dew,
now Professor in the College OF William and
Mary in Virginia, has been elected Professor OF
Political Economy and History" of whom the
Governor justly speaks in very high terms-2d
M. Cogsweil, of Massachusetts, who has heen
for many years known to some OF the members
ofthe Board as the head of an eminently. sue
cessfu Institution in that State, has been elected
Professor of Greek and Roman Literature."-
3d. Mr. Davies, now and for many years past.
acting as the Professor Of Mathematics in the
WestPont Academy, has been elected Professor
of Mathematics, Mechanical Philosophy and
Astronomy"-ith. professor Mott, whose scho~
larship and devotion to the College, are well
known to us ALL has been reelected Professor of
Logic and Bellies Letters" The Governor asks
for $40, 900 to repair the buildings, &c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-12-27

STEAMBOAT DIsAsrER-The Columbus Senti-
mel Of 18th inst. has the following" We regret
to learn, from unquestionable authority, that the
steam boat Van Buren,, commanded by Capt
WOOD, bound for Apalachicola, loaded with cot
ton Tor Col. S. r. Bonner of this place, was
consumed by fire on the night the Sd inst The
circumstances attending the burning were such
as to relieve Captain Wood from the least CEN
sure as the fire was communicated to the boat
about midnight, and had made such progress
before 1t was discovered as to render any al
tempt to save the boat or its contents entirely
useless. Fortunately for Col. Bonner, he had
taken the precaution to have his cotton Insured
in New York, at a considerable advance"
The Columbus Enquirer says-"Even the
baggage Of the passengers was consumed. The
loss is estimated az something like $40 900. The
passengers were compelled, in order to save
their lives, to jump overheard, in some instances
without their clothing, and swim to shore
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-12-27

DELAWARE BREAKwNTER.--During the past
year, IL, 995 tons of stone have been deposited
Wwards the completion OF the Delaware Break
,saIer, the greater part Of which has been used
N bringing up that portion Of the work which
nag oeen previously founded. II appears from
TIteport OF Gen. Jessup, Col. Totten and Col
mayer, to the Secretary of War, that since
tsSU every year has made new additions to
saoH near the West end of the Breakwater, and
lat within the last year particularly, this shoal
nss greatly increased. A shoal has also been
observed to be forming on doth sides Of the ice
breaker. Under these circumstances the OH
sers above mentioned, recommend that the next
vars operations be confined to giving To all the
o oSis already begun the ultin ate dimens"n,
SSu'9ing any further extension of The work east
css1, and waiting during the year, and If ne
of,sy Tor longer period, the further growth
a. tns whole cost of the work, according to
Sss esnmase Of General Bernard, was s2,2l6-
sLlS00Oo
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-12-27
The French Navy is re-

49,, Fsrycu NAvY.-The French Navy is re-
.,,.a as the most formidable in the world.
Nsw York American translates statement
an official register, by which il appears
n0., che vessels which composed the feet in the
nth of April. 1888, were,
H. =, shins of the line-of which, three deck
ers rriostes-of which, 10 Of the first class,
% coTyettes-of from 90 to 80 guns,
10 Coryettes-of IS guns,
% Brigs Of 16, IS, and 20 guns,
Scbooners of II guns,
o. Steam TesseisH six guns each,
~ Tbs rear are building, moreover, "a ships of the
line, Of which three are iirst rates.
96 Frigates,
Steam vessels.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-12-27
LAND FOR SALE.

WILL sell a tract If Land in Fairfax county,
l. Va. containing about seven hundred acres,
situated at the inter section Of the Middle Turn
pike Road leading from Alexandria to Lees.
burg, and the road leading from Fairfax G. H.
to Georgetown. 1t is distant from Georgetown
and Alexandria each about twelve miles, and 10
well known in the county MS the seat oflhe Old
Court House. This land Is particularly recon-.
mended by its contiguity TO the markets OF the
District, and the facility with which it may bs
divided into several parts by the roads above
mentioned, which serve as permanent and well
defined boundaries. This land will lie sold in
one body, or divided into lots as may hest suit
purchasers; and If not disposed Of before the
third Monday in March nexf, will, on that day,
(being Court day. sell the same to the highest
bidder, before the front door of Fairfax Court
house. HENRY FAIRFAX.
P.S. Forterms apply to the subscriber, thro'
the post Office at Prospect Hill, Fairfax County,
Va. or to BERNARD HOOE i'm Alexandria,
The premises will be shown on application to
John Vallandingham or Richard Thompson,
who are the tenants. HE.
nov IL sE lawtf
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JUST PUBLISHED
A ND on sale by VIM. M. MORRISON. the fol.

JUST PUBLISHED
4 ND on sale by VIM. M. MORRISON, the fol.
n lowing, viz: Journal Of Residence in Chi
ma and the neighborng Countries, from 1929 to
1883. by David Abeel, minister Of the Reform.
ed Dutch Church in North America, and mis-
sionary of the American Board OF Commission.
ers of Foreign Missions to South Eastern Asia;
The Fathers Book, or Suggestions for the Co.
Theodore Dwight; Practical .Expositor, or
Psalm CXXX. by John Owen, D. D., sometime
Vice Chancellor of the University Of Oxford
abridged by Ebenezer Porter. d. D., President
of the Theological seminary, Andover Miss |;
Philips Guide to the Conscientious, also fresh
supply Of Abbot's Corner Stone; Life Of Han.
nah More, AbDnt's Young Christian; Do Fire
Side Piety; Do Child at Home; Do Mother at
Home; Burne's Notes on the Gospels; Do do on
Acts. dec 20
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A CARD.
NDFR u 4ySTJN

Zf1fTFI<I~Tt O''1
"AVING taken out license for the town Of
III Winchester, as auctioneer, and fitted up
the large and cOmmodous house on the corner
ofCork and Lnudoun streets, formerly occupied
by Messrs. w. NJ Sperry & Co., respectfully i'm
forms the puolic generally that he is now ready
to receive GOODS and MERCHANDISE Of all
descriptions at his Commission and Auction
Rooms either for Sale, Storage or For,rnrdingj
and assures those who may favor him, that his
oest endeavors and unremiited attention shall
never tire in their behalf while all favors shall
be thank fully received and puncuaIly attended
tn. Winchester. Nov. l8-Iaw3m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-12-27

n,,racr PESRTENrIARy.-ln the ninth Annu-
., Report OF the Prison Discipline Society, just
-.hlisbed, We find the following notice OF the
p,,i,pntiary of the District Of Columbia
~ nrinted report has been received from this
olson which, We hope, will never be true ano-
IT, year; because We believe, that every public
; W.T. of this kind ought to make and pub
E'S an annual report, as the best means of sa-
. asE the public mind Of its condition and
nrospects. The highly esteemed and obliging
PP.snsr has sent us communication, from which
me nleasing fact is obtained, that he has had
"..ss ot reformation. There is chaplain attach
~ 70 this institution, who is supported by govern.
rosnt; and the keeper himself is very much de-
So,ed 10 the moral and religious Improvement of
,Ss prisoners. He is host in himself The Peni-
,sn,iory is in prime order, in regard to construc-
non cleanliness and discipline; and we sincere
r. wish the inhabitants Of the District, and the
mmsmbers Of Congress, would compare it with
the filthy Old Jail, and see illustrated, by making
This comparison, a remark of the French com.
customers +" in the United States we have the
bssi and the worst Prisons"-the best for the
tried the worst for the untried.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-12-27
Extract Of litter TO the " y, Daily Adr., dat
ed Washington Cilu, Sunday ereniRg:

Georgetown has been thrown into state OF
high excitement this day, by the sudden disap-
pearance, and suspected murder Of a respectable
female residing there part of her clothes have
been found. in Il taltered condition, on the bank
Of large limekin located on the borders OF
the city. Attempts have been making all day
to recover the body, from the supposed place OF
Its entombment but up to this hour. without sue
cess"