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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1835-08-13

Interesting Rehc.-At an entertain
meni gwen b TIC Ligb, Guard Of ,his
city, by Col Page. on the evening pm
or 10 their departure. fit Phdadeiph,a
Mr. Ferry enc oi the oldest and most
respectable inhabitants Of tina, city, pre-
scnted Captain Vincent Wiih a lock q
General W1shingion's hair. taken from
the head Of the Father Of his Coan-
Try" on his last VISIT 10 PHILADELPHIA
and which had never been ost 81 the
possession Of the donor until iis presea-
talon 70 Captain Vincent. The hair.
enclosed "a splendid gold case. wili Be-
preserved a. q treasure beyond al
Price, and VIII serve no doubt 70 keep
alive and glowing, those feelings Whsch
should ever animate The pafriua sad sd
maiats he soi5icr. ~ : faiihfs Z fiseha7Rs
81 ga E.'ee ~ eaF ~ e.4F 1ee<
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1835-08-13
Correspondence Of the Richmond Wig.
wARRrSToS, n. e. July 18th,

wARRESToN. n. c. July .ssih,
Cenfiemen-i have Just arrived hc-e,
and learned the particulars of one OF
the most bloody fights that ever took
place in this pcaceable village. About
SIX or eight weeks ago. Charles p. Green,
Editor of the Boydton va. Expositor,
published under the editorial head Of
his paper, real philippe against John
Bragg. Esq, then 4 visitor TO West
Point. and previously member Of the
Assembly from this county. Green
came ever and passed through here on
has way to Shocco Springs. John
Bragg. with his brother, Thomas Bragg,
Esq, were cndeayoring 90 get all op-
portuni.y TO make private attack
Green saw their intention and remained
in town longer than lac intended, that
nc might not appear cowartly-a.
length he stepped in a store TO purchase
some articles, when Thomas Bragg
entered one door and John another, 81
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Bragg immediate
" with hasty pace, armed with
heavy blud -coh, advanced on Green,
and without u.tcring word struck him
several heavy blows which fioored him.
Green received more strokes than he
would have done by attempting to draw
pistol, which unfortunately when
drawn and lcvclled at Bragg's body
was by stroke from his weapon, n
catch by 7. Bragg, turned, and entered
the body Of Robert Somervell, a re-
markably clever and high minded young
gentleman who was honestly cndca-
voring TO separate them. BRAGG quick
" renewed his assault with his heavy
cane, while his brother Thomas attempt
ed 70 seize Green, who then drew his
dirk and fought with the respiration Of
a Tiger. He cut Thomas Bragg's lip
nearly e and gave him deep wound
in the arm, while John Bragg fell like
cut down chicken-Grccn' dirk hav-
ing entered his neck. and passed through
the wind pipe. Here the fight termi-
mated, when Green, all bloody, and
frantic with rage, his dirk reeking with
gore, and two cooked pistols, which he
before had no time to bring into play,
leaped out OF doors, swore he was real
Nulli6cr, and that il the two younger
Braggs who were in the rear, wished
10 take hand he would defend him.
self with the same success he had a.
gainst the other two. Green had no
friend near, who took part, and none
who even sought to shield him from
the very brutal and assassin like as
sault made, but young Somerville.-
The ball struck SomerviIIe on one of
his ribs, and turned round his body
which, BY the skill of DR.. T.. c. Pope,
was extracted, and he is likely TO re-
cover. John Bragg is expected TO die.
Last night DIR. Pldnkctt held his hand
TO the wound eight hours, which saved
him from bleeding TO death Immediate
". The attack looks worse in conse-
qucnce Of Bragg's not having gone
over to Boydton, and then not making
the assault alone, when he in his ma
tive village. Public opinion is favora-
BILE TO Green.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1835-08-13

We learn from the Norfolk Beacon
that the q. y. Sloop Of war FAt-
souTH Captain McCAULEY, arrived
there on Saturday. Isl August, 20 IL
DAYS from Pensscola. oaiccT and crew
all ueil. The ~. Louis, Capt. ROUs-
sEAV, and the GRANrrs we're both a.
Pensacola " hen the Falmouth sailed.
The NANbALIA vas absent on a CRUISE
In the Gulf Il Mexico, and was ex-
pected 10 return - Pensacola about the
d. 81 August. We learn that the tov %
and squadron enjoyed excellent health.
Il Is expected that The Campus viii
return 20 the North during the Sum
mcr, a. she Is much in need q re-
pairs. The other vessels will remain
on tie station.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1835-08-13

n RiTAfeDss J,1slgasrf. Ham
Drink, q Browne. va on FRIDAY lat
committed 70 the county Jaii for ma
heiousiy wOunding and killing an on. {"
We learn that the on wss struck with
an axe. upon the back With such force
- 10 sever The Tiae. II u said that
The oaenoe MAS N sone degree unin-
lentsonal. and the moment tn blow
had been gsssn Brink vas sorry Sc
ghet - ksd 6one. BE uas sentencal
= - 80 ,ra1ltsElpr seal sd & 81
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1835-08-13
JOHN DOVE. Ciairm1a.
Philip MAYO, SeereiGry.

Post OGcs Pairoaage.-About eigh-
teen columns al the Globe continue
10 be occupied with the Post Office ad-
yertisemcnt Of Mr.. Amos Kendall
What IS this long publication thus con-
tinucd for certainly no public bene-
TT Is 10 be derived from IL. l. IT 81 put
money into the pockets Of the Globe
proprieiors. from the public crib , l.
this the way TO pay onthc Posi-ofEiee de-
iaioations and improve is rotten eondi-
ton. The continuation Of the adver-
iisement IN question IL entirely useless
10 the public Or 10 tAc Department
and Amos Kendall a. an editor and a
public officer, knoVs Il As well az we
DO. II be wishes honestly r. do bis
duty 10 tee public, he will order II 10
De discontinued immediately and no
longer suffer the public money 10 BE-
sqaandcTed upon partizan press.
Bali. Pas.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1835-08-13

The extensive mills Of lbis City arc
yet idle--a Circumstance very rare a.
thil season 81 The year. The mIliers
seem unwilling 20 give moro for wbea'
than Si.,s5 PEI busbel, and the Arm
eTs are inclined 70 bold hack awhile. -
expectation q an advance IN The
psIce. There appears TO be bat little
necessity So haste on either side, ~ ihe
ssf mschipeTy IN motion here eEn
rrels 4espsleh - a gEaia hhsly -
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1835-08-13

Chioago.-Dufing the recent land
s1les At Chicago, and in consequence
ofthe great influx Of spectators 10 at
tend them, there was almost famine IN
that place. and the region sound about.
AZ al evidence 81 ihe effect On the
pgicr a provisions, 4 may 81 stated
-. !. ees z. E ~. "a = hish e - g -
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1835-08-13

Sioosfag Occwvence.-During a late
storm, one Of the most heart-rcnding
occurrences which ever came under
our notice, happened upon one of the
small tributary streams Of the Ale
ghany. On Monday the 18th instant,
between the hours Of three and four
in the morning. Mr.. Ellis Morrison,
whose house was situated immediately
below the mill-dam on Sugar Run, in
Kinzua township, from the rapid swell
ling of the stream, became alarmed for
the safety OF the dam and mill. and
considered i. necessary TO 90 10 the
mill and open the waste gate. While
he aad Mr.. Green and his son were
endeavoring 90 perform this service,
the dam suddenly gave way, and the
water was prccipi.ated upon the house
with such irresistible force, that IL vac
swept from its foundation instantly,
and the wife and two children Of Mr..
Morrison were buried in the flood
The unhappy husband was a witness
TO the awful scene, but could not rem
der the least assistance, so sudden was
the calamity The bodies were found
IN the afternoon OF the same day.
Warren Go. "Ioice Off People."
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1835-08-13
CHARLOTTESVILLE, (vAl Auc. :.

ththLpTIE IVA. AUG. q.
Geological Surrey If Tiyginir-
Proie sor Rogers, of William and Ma.
~ college. has been in this neighbor-
hood for several weeks. engaged in ex-
aiming the country adjacent TO the
Southwest mountains, so remarkable
for the fertility Of its soil-thc analy.
SIS OF which may prove interesting to
our enterpusing farmers. We Under
stand that Mr.. Rogers has extended
has Reconnaissance through the counties
OF Fluvanna and Buckingham, as far
as Willis Mountains region not on
" interesting 20 the scientific geolo-
gist, but promising great wealth To the
practical miner. MIR. Rogers is of opin-
son that the Buckingham Iron Compa-
nv have fattering prospects, both in
the abundance and quantity of the
ore. He was particularly pleased with
the beautiful State in that neighbor-
hood, and thinks that there is promise
Of immense wealth in the gold mines
already in operation, ana good reasons
to believe that others will be found in
the remarkable s.istric; Of country ex-
tending from the eastern base OF the
mountains 30 the gneiss below New
Canton, which forms the limit Of his
late suryey.-.9droeafe.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1835-08-13
See Wilkinson's Memoirs, ID vol.
WASHINGTON MONUMENT socrET,

WASHINGTON MONUMENT SOCIETY.
The Presidency Of the WASHINGTON
NATIoHAL MONUMENT SOCIETY having
become vacant by the lamented decease
of Chief Justice MARSHALL, Ex-Pre-
sident Madison was unanimously elect
cd to fiji the vacant office. The fol.
lowing is his beautiful and appropriate
reply to the letter Of Judge CRAycu,
first Vice President Of the Society, }
his election.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1835-08-13

Unfortunate .4far.-By letters
from Alabama, we learn that Mr.. Ed
ward ID. Steptoe, q most amiable and
Peaeeably disposed young gentleman.
who some years since migrated 10 Al
ALBANIA from the neighbo1nx county OF
Bedford, Va, had been compelled, in
self-defence, to kill a man named
Holland, in the village Of Centreyillr,
an that State. A letter from one OF
the leading men in that State furnishes
the particulars. which are as follows:
Some difference had occurred between
the parties IN a contract, which led to
violent threats on the part Of Holland,
who borrowed a pair Of pistols and
carefully loaded them for the purpose
Of putting his threats in execution. He
posted himself at Cc1trevillc, to await
Steptoe's arrival, and several Of ). 8
friends set off to apprise him of the
fact but we're disappointed in meeting
HIM, IN consequence of his taking a
route different from has usual one. On
dlsmounting. and while tying his horse.
Holland approached. Step,oe, and
conversation ensued, IN which II. be-
came very angry, gave Steptoe the
ID lie. and put his hand into has
pocket to draw pistol upon which
;. drew pistol and snapped. Holland
fired, and missed. Steptoe drew Sc
cond pistol, and shot his antagonist in
the body. Holland also firing second
and again missing. Holland then begg-
ed Of the byStanders a loaded gun. bg,
tie pariIe5 were separated, and n. ex-
pred IN about fifteen minutes. Step
toe gave himself up the next day at
DemOpolis and AFTER an investigation
81 the circumstances, was discharged.
Such. indeed. was the public senii-
men, with regard to has perfect iustif-
cation that no warrant was issued a.
gSinst him, and no bail required as ii
10 afford him entire consolation, the
widow Of the unfortunate Holland has
expressed her conviction that the ac
vas unavoidable .--Lyaoh. Y1g.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1835-08-13

DGrisg Ro5b(Ty.-HeToiSE.-On Fri
day morning OF last week. about : OF J
o'clock. the dwelling Of Mrs. Margaret
KYLE, widow lady. of this town, vas
entered BY some villain and robbed OF
$3.50 IN silver. The robber entered
through an upper window, BY means OF
ladder, passed down stairs into the
sleeping apartment Of Mrs h, and out
Of her rehcle or pocket selected, fran
number Of KEYS, the one which open
ed the drawer IN which she kept her
root Of evil" and helped himself,
without leave, TO the above described
amount Aficr having secured ms
prize, the gentleman was in the act OF
decamping, when Mrs. X, being ava
kened probably by the gingiing of her
dollars. sprang from her bed and seized
hold of him, crying all the while Justify
TO another lady who was sleeping With
her for help; he broke from her grasp,
however. and ran TO door through
which he designed escaping; but as he
did not get out immcdiately, our heroine
again laid violent hands" on him, stiII
crying nightly to her companion Tor
assistance To secure her enemy, her
cry was through fear or some other
cause, unhecded or disregarded, and
the fellow once more getting loose
from her gnpe, by suffering her TO pull
from his head a ;uft Of hair, las is report
ed, succeeded an making good his es-
cape through another door and has not
been heard Of since The rObber il
thought TO be negro. and Mrs. X. we
understand, Is almost sure she can iden-
tiiy him.
Mrs KS conduct dunng this trying
hour IL without example. We doubt
whether there arc many men. who, undeI
similar circumstances, would have dis
played the Ike amount of bravery.
Rockingham Regisfcr, .7HgusfS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1835-08-13

reply to the letter Of Judge CRAycu,
first Vice President Of the Society
announcing his election.
MONTPELIER, JULT -, 1885.
DEAn Sir: have received your let
ter of the 2Gth, informing me THAT |
have been unanimously elected Prcsi-
dent of the Washington National Monr-
ment Society in the place of It's late
lamentcd President, Chief Justice Mar
shall"
am very sensible Of the distinction
conferred by the relations in which the
Society have placed me; and feeling.
like my illustrious predecessor, a deep
interest in the object Of the Associa-
ton, cannot withhold, as an evidence
of it, my acceptance Of the appoint
ment; though aware that in my actual
condition it cannot be moro than homo
rary, and that, under no circumstances,
il could supply the loss which the So
cIety has sustained.
A monument, worthy the memory Of
WAsHINGToS, reared by the means
proposed, will commemorate, at the
same time, virtue, patriotism. and a
gratitude truly national, with which the
friends Of Liberty, every where, will
sympathise, and Of which our country
may always be proud.
tender the Society the acknowledge
ments due from me, and TO yourself
Che assurance Of M high and cordial
esteem. JAMES MADISON.
wrtLuN CR,Gcu, Esq, Ist Vice President Of
TIE Washington National Monument socicty.
We take the occasion which is offer
eel by the insertion Of the above letter,
TO express our qualification at learning
that the Association to which II refers,
have lately commenced their operations
with the most encouraging success, and
that they arc taking measures for cx-
tending them all over the Union. The
object Of this SOcieiy, as our readers
are probably aware, Is. by Contributions
Of not more than dollar each. from
the white inhabitants OF the United
States. to raise sum adequate 10 the
erection of a monument To WAsHfNc-
Toy. n the metropolis founded by him
and bearing his name. which shall sur
pass IN magnitude and magni6cencc
all other similar monuments fabric,
in short, which shall be worthy Of hi,
fame, and OF the gratitude Of his coun-
Try. II was thought that. TO effect 50
noble an object, Il would only be ne
cessary 10 appeal to the pride and pa,ri-
olism Of the American People. That
appeal u about 10 be made. and VIC
cannot doubt that It will receive a cor
dial and unanimous response from eve.
~ portion Of the Republic.
tits indeed fortunate, we think. that
II has been leit for such testimony OF
The national affection b. be reared by
such means. There isa fitness IN such
a tribute 10 the honored memory Of the
Father of has Country, being the con-
sentaneous act Of his individual coun-
tymen. Ia the apt and beautiful Ian
guage Of the venerable MADfsoN, "a
monument reared by such means, will
commemorate, al ihe same time, yir-
the, q patriotism, and a gratitude truly
National, with which the friends Ol
liberty every where viii sympaihise,
and Of which our eoautry may weIl -
nroud-"
- -. r,....s., -. a.. .......
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1835-08-13

Luars Rfrsr sd Tsli'y RaI RssI-nr.
shaw, a.. principal Engineer Of the State. has
fos some time been engaged in surveying ,As
dsdercnt routes for the ioeai'On o. Rail Road.
between James River and the Valley lie has
complicated the survey Of the routes Of Rock
ksh and Hardware, and set out a few dsy.
-isee on the one denominated the Rivanua, rx-
tending from this place 10 some point in Rock
msham county. The indications thu, car are
more favorable than was anticipated and \,
Is now asee-tained that eonnexion between
the James River improvement and The Great
Valley y practicable AT a comparatively u.o-ic-
rate expense. The citizens Of the Valley adj
Ae enabled by thrs communication To reach the
Baltimore market by the way Of Richmond. a;
less cost. than they would by rail rad COW n
the Valley. - Charlottesville .idroes,s.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1835-08-13

Wiaebesser aad Potomac Rail Road
Cozpasy.-At the annual meeting Of
the Stockholders Of this Company on
Saturday the Isl inst, yoHS BRrex.
Esq vas reelected President without
opposition and Messrs- Nathan Parkins.
Jacob Senseny. Joseph H. Sherrard.
and Isaac Hollingsworth were elected
Direc,cry-xho. together with Mcssrs.
John r. Cooke. Richard W Barton.
and Gerard r. Wager. (apPOsnted on
the part of the State fofm the board
for the presen; year.-Tmoi>sfu Rep.
n Nest IF GorIiers broken up
We are happy 90 inform our readers
that den Of the black leg gentry, IN a
house on Woodsidc's Lane. near Main
street, was broken up by the activity al
our police Yesterday morning. and their
hole stock Of accouiremcnts was du-
" exhibited before the mayor and con-
demned TO the flames. There were
cards IN abundance. IN the single pack.
and neatly arranged an an elegant ma
hogany case. There were clothes ricb-
IL embroidered, and numerous counters.
There were several long tables and
other articles TOP tedious 10 mention.
But what ENGAGED the a;tent,-n OF the
multitude were four or five silver box
es with springs, winch seemed tn be
fresh from the manufactory. They
were weich;y. and the value Of each
could not have been les than fifteen
or twenty dollars About one O'Clock
the wooden and other articles, with
the exception Of those of silver. were
committed To the flames I; the foo, OF
the market.
Notice fo GaaJL,Ts-We learn that
the Mavor has received information OF
the arrival Of sundry persons Of ;hc
Vicksburg gang within the limits ol
cur Borough: and their place-of abode
This notice Is to warn them 10 depart
immediately. or abide the utmost Sc.
vcnty Of The iaw.--N-orfoR Berccz.
Litchfield enquirer., 1835-02-19

A CARD. Tho thanks or E. A. Lord and family "A are presented to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Itchfeld for their promp, and friendly exertions Co exiinguish the fire in his dwelling on Friday last.
 And the Ladies lor their kind offers of assistance after the fire wRs extnguished.
 ficb6e/d Esb 16 1835
Litchfield enquirer., 1835-02-19
TEMPERANCE MEETING.

A MEETING of the Temperance Society "A in the first society in Litchf-ld will be holden at the Episcopal Church in this village, on Tuesday the 24th inst. at half past 6 PM. when addresses may be expected. A pnnc- tual attendance of the members (male and fe- male)is requested; and all who feel friendly to the cause of temperance are respectfully invite,fio attend. ..#
 Litchfeln, Feb. l8, 1885.
Litchfield enquirer., 1835-02-19
NOTICE.

THE Court of Probate for the District of A LhchftId hath assigned the Huh day'Of March next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, Ut the Probate Office in Litchfeld, for the ap- pontment of Commissioners on the estate 0f JOHN KILBORN, late of said Litch6eld, deceased, represented insolvent; at which time and place all per- sons Interested in said fstate will lif they sec appointment. By order of said Court.
 WILLIAM BEEBE, Erecutor. Litchfeld. Feb. IA, 1884. ST
Litchfield enquirer., 1835-02-19
NOTICE

ITS hereby given, that pursuant to an order N of the Court of Probate for the District of WoOdbury. ,directing SO much of the Real Es- tate of DANIEL BISHOP,
 deceased. to be sold at public auction or at private sale as will raise the sum Of $484 Al !; the administrator will sell at public auction.' on the premises, on the 26th day of instant February. at one o'ciock F. M. if not pro- vi"usly sold at private sale. so much of said, real estate as will raise the aforesaid sun and incident charges of sale.
 JOSEPH AMBLER, Adm'r,
 s0ith tke tViv dnhere3. BeihIem, Feb. IS, I8S5. ST
Litchfield enquirer., 1835-02-19
NOTICE.

fTNElE undersigned having reason to believe L that MAD DOGS have within few days past been at large in the town Of War ren, and being of opinion that the property Of the inhabitants of this State, as well as their persons, are in danger in consequence of dogs being permitted to go at large-We do there. fore, in conformity tO n statute law of this state, order aud direct that all persons, own. ers of dogs within the limits of the town Of Warren, shall tfftctualy restrain them from going at large in said town for thirty days from this date.
 SHERMAN MAXWELL, Justices 0f
 GEORGE STARR, the Peace.
 Warren, Ftb. l9, 1885. S7
Litchfield enquirer., 1835-02-19
NOTICE.

NOTICE. -..8 T1HE Hop. Court of Probate for the Dis, I trict of WOodbury has limited and allow ed six months from this date to the creditors of the estate of
 AARON HITCHCOCK. late of Woodbdry, in said district, deceased. represented ihsolvent. for the exhibition of their claims against said estate 1; and has ap-' pointed the subscribers Commissioners to re. c-ive,' examine and adjust said claims. We hereby give notice that we shall meet. to at- tendto the duties "f said appointment, at the late dwelling house of the deceased. in said Woodbury, on the 29th days of April and Ju- ly next, ut nine o'clock in the forenoon on, each of said days. All claims not presented within said limited time will be debarred a recovery. ,, . WALTER BooTH, Commis. JOSEPH H. BELLAMY, sioners.
 All persons indebted to said estate are re- quested to make immediate payment to NATHANIEL PERRY, Erecusor.. Ne,c- Miiford, Feb. 2. 1885. "ST
Litchfield enquirer., 1835-02-19

Pennington Can0i.-The damages the Pennington Canal has sustaned in consequence of the freshet said to be very great. Those in the neighhorhood of Wesifed, Ms., are estimated from lu fifteen thousand dollars.
The Northern star, and constitutionalist. [volume] (Warren, R.I.) 1834-1837, 1835-10-24

Orozimbo, Adams, New Bedford, 1860. AtTal-
cahuana, Armata, Bunker, New London, $500.
Arr at Warehsm. 10Th, ship George Washing
ton, Gibbs, from Va vaoo, (Frendly lslands)
June 18Th, with 1850 bbIs oil. Ship Swift. To-
bey, Of New Bedford, left Va Vaoo, June 8. 1900
bbls, TO cruise off Navigator Islands. ['rhe I'd
mate Of the Swift came home passenger in the
Geo Washingtou.l IA ship (protably Superior)
belonging 10 New London, comma nded by per-
SON by the namo of Fitch. (who was brother to
the I'd mate Of ship Phenix, of N London,) while
of Va Vaoo in Slarch. .-some person got a lamp
in connexion with some cartridges on board, which
exploded. killed the captain, one Of the mates and
a boatsteerer, and wounded some others Of The
crew..
At Liverpool, 18th ult. ship Sarah & Arcsa,
(late Bennett of Bristol fm Savannah
Cid at Bristol l6th,-brigs Ren,iftance, VIII
minglon Laurence, Browning, Philadelphia.
Arr at New Orleans, 9th, brig Crawford
Franklin. from this port Pocahontas, Smith. from
Newport.