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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-06-19
For RenR.

YNiiE Merchant Mil, Saw Mil. Pulling
y Mil. add Card'ng Machines. a. Mills.
Grove, vii be rented 70 the highest bidder.
on ne 2hih day % June nest, u not prev.
ously rented, agreeably 10 tie lettsr Of the
lease under witch hold
~ ~ persoos having claims against me
WI pieTse cali ard make = settlement ard
,n oIeof 70 90 tins saiisfactorily sud prompt.
~ Wose r'deoied % ne will perceive The
necessity ~ closing their aceognt. si., !
Will esteem it On at II great k.o8,.t. =
this rtqaest b e3refuiiy attended a.
JOHN . sAPFINgTON
MAY 90 i.3t g.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-06-19

DR. Jones, 10 letter 10 Professor slliiman.
states that there - colony Of Gips,es IN
% Louisiana. They were brought over o,
the Ffeneb 81 an eariy period. and colonikrd
Ihey have lost, hoSeyer. tAeir wandering
Npsey habits, and attended 10 regular bss,-
nes'. THEW complexion y darker than the
French and hey sull esh themselves gPsies
or Egyptians
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-06-19
EXTRAORDINARY CCRiusrIy

While certain persons in the employ
OF Major Burr, Of this place. were
lately engaged in qusrrying stone ~
the repair Of the National Road, on ,ae
hill vest Of Cambridge, they found. IN
a Petrified state, what is supposed TO
have been the body Of an Indian child.
which. perhaps, centuries ago, was DE-.
posted in that spot. This extraord..
nary specimen Of ancient remairs va,
found ia,bedded in mass Of solid rock.
and has the appearance Of q stons
image, somewhat imperfect in form.
yet having the general outlines OF H..
human shape. The material Of who,
IT is composed appears 10 be 4 specie,
OF limestone. In the same cavity wa,
also found q small row Of what app.,-
to have been Indian beads-matted 70.
gether.-C Guernsey Times.
No doubt seems 10 be entertained tia, a..
subscription TO the stock of The RE hro,4 .
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-06-19
GENERAL INrELLIcENon.


From he Hdrrf'bihg Reporter, Jirie 6.
PsnnsyIrsRia LoaR.-Thc State Loan. OF
sIOo,OOO, was yesterday taken by r. CuAus.
cav OF Philadelphia, at a premium Of rwo
DOLLARS AID TiFrI-EIGHr CENTS, {. .. he
agreeing to pay one hundred and two dollars
ana hi'y-eishi cents IN money, for every hun
dred dollars Of ek-fThe stock bearinr
interest at per cent
Tho loan Of ~ SOS, 400 remains in the
market until Thursday, the 10th July.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-06-19
R..ieraiien Of ths Dtpe,i,,,.


The following JOINT resolution from the
Senate, coming up, VIZ
Rssoirsd, That all depo>i,es OF the money
OF tie United States which may accrue or be
received on and after the lst day Of July,
1884, shall bc made with the Bank Of the
United States aud its Branches, in conformi-
" with the provisions Of the act, entitled
- an act TO incorporate the subscribers 10 the
Bank Of the United States" approved tie
10Th April. lsl6--
Mr.. PoLK moved that this resolution also
should bc laid on the table.
Mr.. CurLros called for the yeas and nays;
which having been ordered
The question upon tho motion io lay Il on
the table, was then put, aud decided as fol-
lows; IIS 20 -.
so this resolution also was ordered to lie
on the table.
After LONG and tedious investigation, the
House Of Representatives yesterday deter
mined that IL could mol det,rBuns whether MIR.
IETc1ER or Mr. MooRE was entitled 10 the
contested place in the representation, in tina,
body, from Kentucky; aud the election is
turned back TO the People. Mr.. Letcher was
yesterday within three votes Of obtaining the
seat; and II the members detained from the
House by illness could with safety have al
tended, he would have actually been admit
ted 10 the seat, TO which (now the question
u ended) we feel bound to express our belief
that he was justly entitled, according 10 the
decisions of the House itself.--l.Naf. lat. l3ih
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-06-19

question has recently been decided in
Che District Court Of the United States for the
Eastern District Of Louisiana, (Judxe IEarDer
Pfesiding,) IN which the opinion Of The Feder-
al Court at Richmond, IN the case Of Ia. no
bert B. Randolph was substantially reaAirm-
cd. The Solicitor Of the Treasury bad issued
q warrant sgsiosl a late receiver Of public
@on'es ~ MtssissiPPi. similar 10 that Issued
against Randolph. sad under the same law Of
COngress (of 18th Nay. 1901 20 secure the
government more sfectusliy from Ioss by
deisulting officers. under which the Marshsl
arrested and committed lnm 70 prison. lie
sued out writ q habess corpus. aIle2log
ne unoonsiituiionaliiy o. the las-ssd Inllvs
Harper, sustaining this plea, ordered N, AZ.
change. Would it not bo veil for the grs-
sent CongTess 10 look into this nattsr-tsnd
h the act q IS20 be naeonstitutioasl. al h
y eeEtsialy extremely harAh IN ne provisioos.
aud dangerously summary IN its speTafioos'
rspeai v, nnd enact sons other by which The
Publlc isierssts may b. secured sSd Tire riebs.
q The eiiiEss protected p lLSnetbu,g gIrE'n.
ia viii BE- resollssasd a.st VIZ. rr1Ea. ssr,v
- ihe ses,ioa, iutrosiSeed IN $50 Ne senase.
~ reIesi the shove ass.c5 d-sy.osis lsv. We %
ro' DIV FrrasHbsr sh-s disposition vas md, q
g. bot Prssasns Il Les On ~ talk.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-06-19

IN the year is31 ~ les, than % 5000 per.
sos we're tahsa bsfsrs ths Nax,strstss az
London, SD eharged With druBksspe,s az
u4ia AaHiesF uPSAFds of ~, 900 were females.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-06-19

SHOP MlEADEs FAMILY PRAypI

Whatever comes from under the hands of
90 excellent man and pure . Christian ss
Bishop Meade, will always recommend itself
70 me favor and attention OF the public, and
especially TO those attached 20 The Church of
which the Bishop is 80 bright an ornament.
On the progress Of his iabours Of duty and In.
eiination, Bishop Meade has compiled small
volume OF Family Prayers, chiefly collected
trom the Scriptures, the Book Of Common
Prayer. and the works Of Bishop Wilson
They are suited TO Christians Of all denomI-
nations, and are in themselves appropriate
and devout. To every family they would
prove profitable for devotional exercises and
tor religious instruction.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-06-19
TIE CANAL.

We have the pleasure Of announcing 20
our friends Of the District Of Columbia. that
the Caual y open for navigation from Wash
ington TO Hollmsns Dam. a point distant
from this place by land only eight miles
The entire distance thus rendered hayigsbIe,
j. about So miles.
Numerous RATS Of timber, nnd boats loaded
With FLOUR, whiskey, Coal, ko. have passed
down this week. some bound TO tide water.
others for intermediate points A. vet. We
have not heard tha, any break 10 tic bank,
has occurred since the water was lei into the
new Canal some weeks ago. The Aqucdoet
AZ this place - nearly fnished, a. - indeed
the entire - miles that were first pot under
contract near this place. The entire distabce
% : miles below this. u completed, the con
tracts taken of The hand of the Contractor
and the Engineer has lei into Il the small
streams 20 test tie security the work prior
o. tho general admission Of water iron, the
RIVER We earnestly hope that Congress viii
foster This great work and that We NAV ve,
1--we 70 hail boat passing this place, laden A
Cincinnati, ard bound to the Metropol,. Of
the Naiion ~ HfAismspori Bsnnsr
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-06-19

The steam parket VrEinis. Captain
Rollins. arrived ~ Charleston on the 9Th
instant. ~ forty fee AL a half hoi05 from
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-06-19

We learn, from the Charleston Is. C.) pa
pers that the Court Of APpesIs Of that State
has declared Unconstitutional the Te.t Oath
ordained by the late Convention Of D.leeates
u the people Of that State. to be required
from every Ofieer Of the State, Civil or Mill
tary. The eject Of this decision II said lin
the CourieF) to be, 90 snaui the Ordnance Of
the Convention, 80 far ~ It relates TO and en-
powers the Legislature TO prescribe an Oath
Of exclusive Allegiance TO the State, and 10
sx21nge from the Statute Book, or the re-
cords OF the Convection. The Courier savs
further, THAI the Court was Wasais.0v. on =
very imPortan. point, IN ihe opinion. that
tie CoAVsHiion ksd frsRscsA4sd IL sussovi,v.
81 d.faing siiegiaaes, sid aseisrtnx u 70 D. az.
sigstss dus 10 Ghs Sfsfs."-l .Naf. Isf.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-06-19

The Western Methodist. edited BY the Rev
John N. Mafhtt, states that a gentleman. die
iinguiShed for his liberal enterprise aud ex.
tens've charities, has recently paid one Ava
dTsS dollars in advance, for forty Vssvs nlbserip
fi0n 10 that paper.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-06-19

Judge Bridges Of Kentucky, has recently
decided, and his opinion is published al length,
that the act Of Tho Legislature OF that state
establishing the Bank Of sbe Commonwealth
j. violation Of the federal constitution, which
declares that mo state shall emit bills OF
credit"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-06-19

No doubt seems 10 be entertained tia, H.
subscription TO the stock Of The Richmond 4.
Potomac Rail Road will be entirely filled
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-06-19
TfIU TURF.
THE. RACES

III hACES.
The great contest between the North ar!
South' over the Union Course, came D-
Yesterday and was won, without an eli,
oy the iaVoriie Of the South and OF the nation
Col Johnsons Tribe. In announcing this se.
suit, II Is due 10 Shark and Alice GREY 10 a,
that neither Of them were in order. But 4,
-, the South are victorious, and should nd.
themselves upon possessing such ma, ;,
Trif,e
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-06-19

10 LnElsnd, recently. modern Cleopatra
pat an end 10 her iife. By Deliberately sppi,.
ing i~n hundred lseches 20 her bodv 10 bleed
hsf to eesih Another female exposed herr
sell TO swarm u bees for the same pur-
pose.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-06-19

The Senate has ssrced to the resolution Of the
Hosse. hsiss the sub n,ss.a, as Tire day Of nd
jcsvn@ent
.iil be ,een thst the majority Of the House
''rinks frora direct vote upon Mr. Cars reso-
siioss, ss veil uyos ,lsoss Of Mr.. wiss, in re-
ferrs.ee 10 the publse Treasure. Nothing. 10 the
.hsve Of rriief rcd 'hervfore be anticipated dur
irE the Pre--sa session The people must give
their servants such Instructions as iii make them
h' re.fter better reject ,he public will.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-06-19

A match for 20O0--2 mile heats
X ,. s,ockton's b. h. Monmouth, by
John Richards, / Z
John &. Craig's b m. Fanny Richards.
by Mary land Eclipse, ,
Time-lst heat, SIN. 50s-2d heat In 4.
Won easily by Monmouth. The fr,t h,.
was run very quick, as was the last mi'c .
the second heat, which was done in lu 81,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-06-19

Itlrder.-we regret 10 learn that young
man lost his life at the Union Race Course
on Friday last T. Shurdon, n hack driver,
ofNew York, had dispute with some clerks,
about the fare from the city, which brought
on blows, and ultimately Shurdon drew n
knife, and stabbed one Of the clerks, (who
was employed m dry good store in Pearl
ST. lie died soon after IN. York pap,y.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-06-19

Fanny Ksp,bis's Last and Bsa,-The PhiIa-
delphia Gazette states, that Miss FAssr kEM-
BILE was led TO the altar on Saturday morn
ing last, and changed her name to that Of
Mrs. PIERcE BurLER. The marriage cere-
mony took place in Christ Church, the SER
vice being read by the venerable BIsHor
wmTE.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-06-19

General hostility seems 10 exist among the
Creek Indians sgsibst the whites Beverly
q. q. A. Lucas, Esq. clerk OF the Superior
Court OF Russell co. Alabama, was shot while
sitting in front Of his house by en- Indian he
expired in few minutes. The chief had
promised to give the offender up 10 justice.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-06-19

Mr.. .NeDuEe.-we are glad to learn, By
an extract Of a letter from this gentleman.
under date Of the 30th ult. which is published
in late number Of the Charleston Mercury,
that Mr.. McDufies health has improved con-
siderably, since his return 10 Souih Carolina.
and he now hopes that visit, which he pro-
poses making to the white Sulphur Springs.
will entirely restore him.-[ Bali. Pot.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-06-19

Return Of Cor Bro,rn-we understand
that the Hon. Ethan A. Brown. formerly
Governor OF this State. and late Charge
dc Ahaires OF the United States at the
Court Of Brazil, arrived 81 New York a
few days since in the ship Peacock, on his
return from his nission. II Ohio S. Jour.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-06-19

BY the explosion OF 10 pounds OF gun
powder in one Of the English eollieries. q
boy was blown literally to atoms, no por-
ton Of his body or limbs could be discover.
ed; particles Of fesh shout the size Of the
ringer could only he traced TO give evi-
dsnce ofthe complete aoaihilAtion ola fel-
low creature.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-11-26
LOUISIANA.

Nv the latest accounts which We have receir.
ed from the Washington Rail Road it appears
that the disordery spirit had not ceased. al.
though there has been no further boodshed
On Saturday night the rioters lorciby enter
ed a tavern kept by Mrs. Harrison, IS miles on
the Washington turnpike usually called the half
wav, of which they kept possession appropria.
ting to their own use every which they wished
Another party broke into Mr.. Wheeock's store,
one mile this side of Mrs Harrison's and took
away all the goods which they could find, the
larger quantity having been previously remOv.
ed by the owner.
The citizens Of Anne Arundel county have
met at Waterloo, and have established guard
to assist in keeping the peace, which, with the
efforts OF private individuals and other measures
now in progress. it is thought will restore tran.
ouillity .-BaH. Gdz.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-11-26
THE ROTHSCHlLDS.

The following information concerning the
House of Rothschiid is given in the London
Metropolitan for last month.
"The financial business Of the house Of Roth
schild began to assume importance, in conse.
ouence of its first loan often millions OF forms,
TO the court of Denmark. In 1912, Mayer An
selma Rothschd, the father was attacked by
mortal illness Aware Of his approaching end
he had his ten children called to his bedside,
gave them his diving benedicton, and made them
promise never to change their religion, and al
WAYS to remain united among themselves on
Change. These promises have been religious.
" kept, and amply has the fable ofthe bundle OF
sticks been verified by the five brothers. When
ever they are about to undertake an affair oflm
portance, all the united brethren invoke the
memory Of their father, which is venerated by
them in a manner highly honorable 10 their FL
ial feelings Their great political operations
commenced inls13. and up to the present time it
is computed their house has negotiated in loans,
subsidies &c. upwards of 100, 600 millions ster'
ling, principally for the different monarchies Of
Europe; their profits have, of course been i'm
mense Their long and uninterrupted success
was owing to theirunanimity, andcommunity OF
interests. Every proposition is decided by mu.
tual elaboration. Each operation, OF major or
minor importance, is conducted upon concert
ed and common plan; and all their individual,
and combined energies, employed to command
success. Although, for several years they
have resided at distance from each other,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-11-26
WAS COMMITTED

WAS COMMITTED
TTNO the Jail for the County Of Alexandria,
Il District Of Columbia, on the I'd Of October,
1888, as runaway, yellow woman, who say
her name is REBECCA SMITH. She appear
to be about IS years Of age, feet inches high,
stout and well made. She says that she belongs
to Mr.. Freeman, a negro trader from the
South. The owner is therefore requested to
come forward, prove property, pay charges,
and take her away; otherwise she will be sold
out to the highest bidder, on the I'd day OF De-
cember, 1884, in front Of the Court House door,
os the owner has been notified before this &C
carding to law. d. MINOR,
Deputy Marshal, and Jailer for the County Of
sept l2-2awt2dDec Alexandria, d. G.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-11-26
DAVID APPICH

"AS the pleasure to announce to his custom
III ers and the public, that he has received a
fresh assortment of CONFECTIONERY &c.
which he offers, wholesale or retail, at as low
prices as they can reasonably be had. He con-
tinues to vend his merchandise at the house on
King-street five doors from Washington street,
where he is ready to furnish
Oranges, Lemons, Grapes, Almonds
Dates, Filberts, Madeira Nuts
Currants, Figs, Frunes, Rock Candies
Shelled Almonds, Tamarinds
Liquorice, Ground Nuts Lime Juice
Green Ginger, Citron, Guava Jelly
Currant Jelly, Cordial, Cigars
Confectionaries
Bordeaux Pickles, Capers and Olives
French Confectionaries, by the late arrivals
WINES, white and red-first qualities
Cranberries
German TOYS, French do, of the choicest
kinds
He flatters himself that, by assiduity and care,
he will merit patronage. nov 24-eo3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-11-26

oenoe in some bad practices and from disap.
pointed love, had become weak in intellect"
violent tempered, and finally thief. on On. s
way to the Asylum just named, he contrived 10
steal spoons, carvers, and other things from the
Inn at which he dined. He afterwards frequent
ed different cafes in the city, (attended by ser
vant) and was in the habit Of putting cups, saa-
GERS, spoons and all into his pockets, and car
rying them of. In other respects his conduct
was sane, and the stealing propensity was maj
" cured. probably by medical treatment; though
il does not appear that he entirely recovered the
strength of his mind.
The Governor of the Prison at Prague com
municated to both Gall and Spurzheim the MS
tory of the wife Of rich merchant In that Guy
who was continually stealing from her husband.
She practised with great adroltness, sll tney
were compelled at length to conflne her IN
House of Correction three several times. Here
she renewed her operations stealing every thing
that she could ind till finally she seems to nave
been frightened out ofthe habit by the discharge
of a spring gun, which was set to strong box
kent by her in the stove that heated the room.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-11-26

that circumstance has by no means caused
distance or discord amongst them; on the
contrary, it has proved great adVantage,
in contributing towards the prosperity Oh then
immense undertakings by thus making mem
or courant of the state of the principal money
markets in Europe though continual excnange
of couriers, which generally rrecede the 60
vernment messages; in this manner, eacn OF
the five brothers,I from the point where ne Is
placed, possesses a great facility for preparing
and negotiating different affairs Tor the ceh'fai
establishment.
aThe sfatistique of the Wondrous Five Is as
follows
"Amsche or Anselmo, resides at Frankioit-
surle- M aine. He is the senior, and CHIEF OF inc
family, aged sixty-one years. Al this mouse the
general inventory is made out, from private IN ,.
ventories furnished by the other four oanks. IL
is there also, that the congresses OF ihe ra'e'-
nifty are generally held.
"Solomon, the second brother, born SepteH-
Der 9th l774, has passed his professional uWe'
the last eighteen years, between Berlin ana VI
emma, chiefly at the latter.
"Nathan, the third brother, is in MS MY sew
enth wear. He is the London Rothschlld.
"Charles the fourth ofthe five bankers, IS lot
ty-six years old he has been estaDllshed III VA
| pies since 1921. :.
"Jacob, the youngest in years, was porn 10
May 5th 1892. His consort, the baroness, Is t,le
daughter of his second brother, the Baron SOLO
mon. Jacob has carried on his business SINCE
Ammo Domini 1912, at Paris. "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-11-26
Valuable Farms and Merchant Mills For Sale

Valuable Farms and Merchant Mills For Sale.
DEING DESTROYS to remove to the west the
ID subscriber offers for sale the FARM on
which he lives, on Apple Pie Ridge, four miles
north Of Winchester, containing $50 acres
The Improvements consist OF a two story brick
=. dwelling house, barn. stable, and ali neces-
(Ml sarv out-houses. A never failing stream of
water runs through it, and the fences are in
good order.
ALso-A farm of 40 acres lying near the
mountain, miles from Winchester, good ia
vern stand; and now occupied as such by
Patrick Melon.
Also, the STONE MILL lying on Babb's Run,
within half mile of the last farm, and two
miles of the first with between 20 or 80 acres Of
land. All communications by mail (post paid)
will be attended to. JOEL LUPTON.
Frederick county, nov lS-eof
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-11-26

Breach OF TRUsT.-We learn that 'G Eor
man about twenty-five years OF age, who 10, ,n .
few weeks past has been in the employ, a. h. w.
assistant mail guard, ofthe mail contra Monday
tween this city and New York, was on MI" brc.
last entrusted by several OF the New S s ooo in
kers, with package containing aoou' cd 80 in
bank-notes of varions denominations, anu -
structed to hand it to three of our city broke,i
The money was not received in due time anna. am
has since BEEN ascertaned that the lndlvu aos.
has decamped with the package: IL IS SUPP
ed that he has gone West.-Phttdd Mq'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-11-26

REpREvr.-We learn that Otis, now nnoe en '1 for
tence of death at the Leverett street J'T G.n,
being concerned in the murder o. mifs
James Crosby. has received repreye a m' days
President of the United States, Tor ni'eeu un
to give time for an enquiry into al 'Ie o
stances Of the case, on the part the ;Il be
when II is not unlikely that faroo" W"
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