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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-07-14
THE INDIAN WAR.

The fortunate capture Of some Of tho mos,
influential hostile Chiefs. together With il. at
iendant consequence Of the voluntary .urrcn-
der Of a large body Of warriors, women and
children, affords the assurance Of an early ter
mina,ion Of the Greek War, with probably
but little occasion for bloodshed.
Tn" Indians are no longer embodied in large
numbers, but are scattered through the coun-
try IN small parties, numbering stealing burn
ing. and driving families from their home. -
About 300 passed through Baker county. Geor.
ga, on the 26th ult numbering all the inh,hi,.
ants that fell IN their way. without regard 10
age or sex. Several entire familic, were slain
Gen. Scott detached five companic. of mount.
edncn To pursue the Pcrpctr, tors Of these act.
II was thought they were aiming for Florr!s.
Major Jrtrs I. ilrurN,~, OF the 2d rcgi-
nent Of United States Artillery. commanding
the posts on the west 81 the st Johns. died AT
Fort Drane on the 27,h of June. he va,
promoted a short fine since. bg the President
Of the L. $, for ii, gallant conduct at the
battle Of Micanopy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-07-14

scenes e the bloody revolution in Bran.
lhe people there Wrfc told by Rohc,n,.,,.
pan'on, Marat and their compeer. thai ,h.,
eoulu not err tni thus deceived and c,i,i.
ed. The Jacohln monsters .sh,aot.d and mr.,
co. r"dc The dcllded multitude through
,iauSn,et and carnage. Just a, fur,ou.I, a.
ever We ~S'umsie crowned heads of IA,
house OF CaPet did, m the ,tsrn.,, Law. ~
their tyranny-and NOR. -
NO Let this truth ever he ,npr,...d ,,,o,
the minds Of people jealous ~ ,h,,, -
tics. They are liable 70 err and %. de..,,.I
they be misled AMI mi.iir.rt.1 a.
mnN be battered or fooled into tho wo,., :.
crimes. And when th,s truth il c>t,hl,.h..
they will then learn that the "3r,cc Of /, s.r,
" ~ eternal vigilance an AXIOM u,,,h
more 10 them than all the houied phra.r. N !,
their rsrs dear fJi,nd, can dstll Tor ,l.,r
pleasure, IN century.
"who ever 80 ready TO take advan,,rr 4
the error of the people for their own assr,n-
dHement. a. those Who proclaim u,t they
cannot err
The intelligent, vir,uou- portion of ri.,
people are always honest ~ their putp 81.
aud correct "a their original 1icW.. and tn,
people, generally. want 10 DO what j. night -
Len Ia their own good sense and di,cr,tI.,
they rarely mrs. their atm. II l. only when
they are intrrfcrcd with Nv Tie iutrrr..cf
few, Who, for thoT own plr;o,c> car, 1,
lic On ihrir mouths, that thrN are guilt, II tho
indi,crctIon> that are recorded ur the ra.r Of
history. u i the misfortune o. the p.onl,
10 have been Away, too cor6d,ng :, pretend
ell friends
These view. amplif.i and .m.. l.-hrd
have We understand. b-cp F,t-ls sNpr,...f
with power and effect IN the House Of Re.r,-
srniativc-. hy Mr. Bell Of Tennessee ",
~" glad that members OF Congress. h,,.r-
the tenure of ,ter office Depending upon tie.
popular Will. dare to lee thus honest and can
did rather than smooth tongue6 and insincrrr
With a hIgh minded people such men ought
To be placed far above TIE trurA King time
serving politicians who eufz about a court
house green. on an clcction dav. and when ,i
evaied 10 place. buzz about the palace 1T
roWrR every day.
1t !. quite a. necessary fur public man
to he n inaccessible e. TIE mean fear Of.
citing pnpular oIamor wh~r hr knos. b..
dong What i proper. e, a. h- i.c,r,,I. a
dong wrong merely 60 -1iu a fre,in. ,rl
temporary distinction or the huIz,. If /, ain
gle day. The ci-irm arior pe,rr y.b,,,,.,
should no more shake an honest and dr,sru.,,-
FL mind, than the rtI:u, ,n,iiuii, i,runn,
True independence consist, m being -Ci'hfrl
and fearless faithful a. The performance Of
every duty-falthful 10 cuusc i.uce e. iu,iirr.
and to our fellow mrn-and fearie., m th.
anticipation or result Of Consequences flown
from pure motives and correct actions"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-07-14
POLITICAL.
From N, Siau"foH Spectator.
HARRISON CONVENTION

The Harrison State Convention as.
sembled agreeably 10 previous notice.
IN the Presbyterian Church, in the
town of Staunton, on Monday the ith
day of July. lS36.
The Convention was called To order
by William Kinney, Esq. Of Augusta
who, for the purpose Of organizing.
moved that Col. James Cra~ ford. of
Augusta, be appinted President Dro
fem., and on motion Of Mr.. Niche. a
delegate from Cabell. Charles l.. Fran
cisco, ESQ. Of Bath, was appointed Sc
cretary pro Tan.
The members OF the Convention IN
attendance were requested 10 report
Themselves 10 the Secretary. whereup-
on 1t appeared that there were dele
gates from eighteen counties IN attcn.
dance.
On motion Of Mr. Laidlev. Of Ma.
nav ha. a committee Oi five was ap-
pointed % examine The returns 81 Tie
members, and report 10 the neAt meet
ing.
Au' i'iipNiHL EfUNtWfu were au-
pointed on SAID Mcssrs
LaldIey, Dyer, Stuart Of Berkeley.
Cutler and Kinney of Cabcll.
On motion Of Mr. Kinney of Angus.
"a, It vas resolved that committee e
nine be appointed TO report 10 the ncNt
meeting the officers necessary Tor the
Convention. &c
The following gentlemen were az.
poinied-Messrs. Kinney Of Augusta
LaIdlev. Stuart of Berkeley. Niche
Dyer, Stripping. Baldwin, Gray of Lou.
doun. and Hardedy.
On motion Of Mr. Niche. Resolved
That The Clergy ofthis town be request.
ed TO ofheiaie at the daily meetings OF
the Convention.
The Convention then adjourned 10
Tuesday morning ~ o'clock.
TUESDAY. July ).
The Convention met pursuant 10 adj
IouFnment, and vas opened with pray.
er BY the Rev. Mr.. Steele.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-07-14

whole OF in part, are forbidden to re-
side permanently in the republic; and
the importation or admission OF ne groes,
except from the u. s.. forever prohibit
ed and declared to be piracy. The acts
OF the Legislature of the States OF Goa
hu'la and Texas, in lS:}i and l-35, an
behalf OF Gen. John +. Mason of New
York, under which 100 leagues OF
land have been claimed by sundry in
d'v,duals, is declared originally illegal,
null and Void Pet. Coasf.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-07-14
Iusr ANn MANlN .rNrlMr>1s

~ man Il experience and oh.srvstiaa e,a
read Toe following ,ri,rle from the A.c,,rif,
Gazette. without admitting ,', Truth O., Gee W..
~ letter We c,yy Il. b,csu.e 1t r.a.ls.
entirely wih opinions s-riou-l, entertained b.,
zoe, lri. as some n or realer, will f,n,.o,.
bee. expressed b, %. 81 moment when f,i,..
~ snd the can't ~ toe d-u,ys,ue ni.i., have
given ~ tu easier sod smoother g.,ii. 10 f,,i,.
iIc Office ihan hat We troI We rsrsr.t,
The opinion. hat orr country will never =. ,,i.
~ hish'N point of glory lnI n,lspeni,r,e
unil public men shah have mdepsn8-ne,
enough 60 pursue the path II duiy ed homes.
~, uninhuenced BY ths craven feeling n pli
ane' T. every changing bresle u the loppiif
vii u one man can erf. ~Ay may no, tpou.
sshd.
1T r.. and slws,, hs. been ths custom eide
nisgDsues 20 nske ihe people believe they
"csuuot err" lbs o. their cart o. f,ttsf
caIole snd deceive D. part - their trapie
Nith impilu. enrlufefy Usy declare inst
"tte voice ~ he people b. ne veire of G.d H
Ths pstyls aof 80 " herr are de r.
c0rds n History Nhcre the anhsI, Il na-
tipns--vherr Tho events of the past. Let
tncn he produced and se shall sse hoW a.
Ten how fatally, how deeply they havs erred
but a. induee he belief that the reouls
cannot err. s ~ make the fortune or rons,lr.
mate ihe poser n tho demaeog.e. IuU Them
to steep with The syFcu song Of infsihbilty
snd TIE nnppstures n the myuntsbsok pol,f,
cian. Who PLAYS such fautasfir trt~t. 80.
high hsaven, as make ths angel. wcep. can
not b. discovered
Doubtless. throughout ~ ne blood,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-07-14

.A"oiher var IF NJ. Randoloi.-
In the Richmond General Court. on
Saturday last, as we learn from the
Compiler, a Will was presented for
probate. written and signed BY John
Randolph of Roanoke, in May leIg.
This paper provides for the emancipa-
ton and support of Mr.. RS. slaves.
and Is somewhat similar to the raj
bearing date in ISL, which was cx-
pected to be presented for probate. IN
stead OF the document Of 1919. The
court heard testimony on the subject,
and was to have met on Monday To-
proceed with the caSe.-Bah. PAT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-07-14

The Mexico Diaio Government
paper Of the 9th May, announces
that Mr.. Packenham, the British Mi.
mister, had paid visit to the President
pro TEN. Of Mexico, ito express his sym
palhy at the unfortunate news Of the
taking Of the general-in- chief of the
army Of operations in Texas" The
Diario adds: This has filled the Next
can People with gratitude for this GEN
teman. who has proved himself a wor-
thy representative OF great and pow
erful nation"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-07-14
MENICo AND TrNAS.

A copy Of the Treaty concluded between
Santa Anna and the Executive Government of
Texas will be found on our ir,t page. The
recent accounts from Mexico show. however.
that It will not be recognised by the Govern.
m"nt of that country, aud tha, new and pow
erfui efforts will he miJc TO retrieve the Dis
a''er arising from the capture Of Santa Anna.
The preparations making in Mexico. for a re-
doubt that Texas has yet 20 pass a more
bloody and irving ordeal before her peace i
achieved. The Mexican Congress Ia, de-
clar~d null and void all Santa Anna. acts. vhilc
a PrI>oner-and large bodies Of troops are
collecting f9ya descent upon Te1a,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-07-14
THE INDIANS.
Office Of the cOn'i.'uiiondIi,L
A..D.... LII Z

ArGtsTA, July n.
There is now very little doubt but
that the Creek war and the massacres
that have daily reached our ears, are
at an end. The two following articles
oorroborate the report which We sen,
YOU OF the taking Of jim Henry, and
about 100 Of his gang:
From the Georgia Journal Of Juiy s
JIM HENRY TAKEN.
Extract Of letter from gentleman IN Co
lumbus, 20 his friend 10 thu. city, dated
July Q. 1896
News has just come 10 town. that
the notorious Jim Henry is now IN
safe keeping within the pickets, a,
Fort Mitchell, and in irons. There is
Col. --- who has Just come from
The Fort, and says be saw the said Jim
there; and have no doubt that the
news IS correct, and il is the impression
OF all the town that IL ~ true. and If
so. our war Is al close. for jim is the
only one Of the noted hostile dogs that
was out. Eight were brought from
Fort Mitchell, yesterday. charged with
various offences, which can be proved
against them they will be shot or
hung. About 1000 leave for Arkan.
sas "a day OF so. and the balance
Will have TO follow in a short time"
Pre-" ne M'i,dgsrils Rseordsr. July 5.
From our private adyices. we are
led TO anticipate the discharge Of the
Georgia troops, or the larger portion Of
them, IN few days. We understand
that already 1900 Of the Indians have
been sent with a suitable guard to Mont.
gomery, on their route 10 their des,in-
ed home beyond the Mississippi. 9th.
ers will follow with as much despatch
as practicable, until the whole are
removed from the limits Of the States.
Our correspondent writes us from
Columbus, dating the 2d, Saturday
that an express bad arrived on the pre-
vious evening, At Fort Jones, from
Gen, Patterson, with the intelligence
that Jim Henry, Who has led in most
OF the hostilitles coz. mitted, bad been
taken on the day previous, (Fnday)
with about 100 others. They we're
captured by the friendly indians, about
ID miles opposite, or a little above
Fort Mitchell.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-07-14

The Committees appointed on yes
terday made reports-wherelpon
Col. Janes Crawford. adelegate from
the counties of Augusta and Nicholas,
was chosen President Of the Conyen-
ton.
Wiiiom II. Gray, Esq. delegate
from the county of Loudoun. as first
Vice President.
Charles l.. Francisco. Esq. dele
gate from the county Of Bath, as Sc
cond Vice President.
Robert {. Cutler. Esq. a delegate
from the county of Nelson. as first Sc
cTetarv-and
T.. ". .Newfon. Esq delegate from
the county of Ohio, As second Sec'y.
Smith Thompson, Door-keeper. and
john Clarke and VIM. Carroll assistant
door-keepcrs.
On motion of Mr.. Kinney Of Au-
susta, IT was Resolved. That the rules
OF the House ot Delegates of Virginia
De adopted for the government of this
Convention, 30 far As the same NAV
be applicable.
Mr.. Harper, of Berkeley, presented
letter from John H. Wood. Secretary
OF the Corresponding Committee of
Hamilton county IN the State Of Ohio.
which was read, and on the motion of
MIR. Kennedy of Jefferson. ordered 10
be entered on the Journal.
On the motion OF Mr.. Laidlev. a
committee Of one member from each
delegation was appointed to report 20
the Convention what measures are pro-
per for the consideration of the Con-
ven,Ion-and the Convention ad ourn-
ed to meet again at half past : o clock.
EVENING SESSION.
The Committee appointed I'M the
morning made their report. The re-
solutions recommending the nomina-
tons OF Prcsidcn, and Vice President
OF the United States, and an Electoral
ticket, were made the order oil the dav
Tor tomorrow 10 q clock.
On motion of Mr.. Stuart OF Bcrke-
ley, committee of FIVE members was
appointed 20 prepare and report an Adj
dress to the People OF Virginia, con-
siS,ing of the following gcntlemcn:-
Messrs. Stuart OF Berkeley. Laldley of
kanawha, Gray of Rockingham. Ste
phenson of Jefferson, and Newton of
Ohio.
Committees were also named for the
purpose of forming a Central and Cor.
responding Committees throughout the
State, and some other business trans
acted, when the Convention adjourn
ed 10 "Wednesday morning 9 clock.
WEDNESDAY, July 6.
To-day, GEN. WILLIAM II. HAIR
RlSON, of Ohio, was unanimously
nominated by the Convention, as Pre-
sident, and JOHN TYLER, of Virgil
MIA, as Vice President of the United
States-and the White Ticket of Elec-
tors adopted. After the adoption of an
Address 10 the People of Virginia, the
Convention closed It's proceedings.
The business of the Convention was
conducted throughout with great una
nlmlty; and the members have sepa-
rated IN the utmost kindness and good
feeling towards each other.
The Convention was not as full As
we eXpected-not all the counties
even which are known TO have elected
delegates, were represented. But it
was large enough, we hope, 10 effect
our object: an union of the elements
OF opposition 10 Van Buren,, and the
overwhelming defeat of the Arch Ma
gioian. We have neither time nor
room to say more at present.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-07-14
LATEST FROM TEXAS.

The Indians had attacked the Tex
ian settlements at the head waters of
the Brsssos, and committed several
murders. General Green and Felix
Houston bad marched against them
with GOO men: the effective force of
Texas now in the field is about 1000
men. General Rusk was at Goliad
with 6oO men: his advance pos, ex-
tended TO the Rio del Norte. and had
quiet possession of the seacoast.
The articles Of agreement between
Santa Anna and the Texan Govern
rnent are published. They agree IN
all material points with those already
known. a letter writer on board the
United States schooner Grampus, con-
tains the following:
"By an act of Congress received at
Tsmpico, on the 2-th May. 1t was de-
creed,
list. That the Government would
not aceede 10 any act or treaty made
by Santa Anna. during his imprison-
ment in Texas.
I'D. Ths, every State in the Re-
public should furnish. forthwith, one
fourth of her forces. TO be equipped
and ordered to march as soon as possi-
bic 10 Mctamoras.
I'D. That all the flags Throughout:
the Republic should be- worn half
mast, during the imprisonment OF the
President.
"On the Isl of June, intelligence
was received that all the ports of the
Republic were closed against the sail
ing OF all merchan. vessels, and against
all communication, Of whatsoever ma
:ers. with all vessels of war. This
last act Of the Mexican Government
has. as IL is well understood, been par
ticularly directed against The United
States, with whom there appears to be
the most bitter animosi,y. Most of the
foreign inhabitants Of Tampico were
IN daily fear of losing their lives, as it
ispublicly declared that all foreign hou-
ses will be robbed, and the inhabitants
butchered, as soon as ii should b. as
certained that Santa Ana had been
shot.
"Warlikc preparations are making
IN every direction, and il is current
amongst the officers of the army, that
T,WO men were To march against
Texas, some of which are on their
march for their head quarters, Meta
mora. II is probable that they cannot
raise that number by four or five thou
sand, nor are they, when called, troops
than are disciplined, but farmers, mule
drivers, SC. taken by force wherever
they can be found; however, a despe-
rate struggle will be made BY Mexico
TO regain Texas. Lc, them, therefore,
be on their guard. as the strictcst pre-
Cautions are taken to prevent them
from having any knowledge Of their
military movements. Jose Maria Cor
70 is President, and promises TO sell
the crucifXes from the churches TO
carry on the war, if means cannot be
otherwise had
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-07-14

\ 'ral for breach II the marina,
promise took place 81 Cincinnati
days ago which excited no little ,ois.
rest The Whiy informs us tb,r,L,
lar plainhh IA The case was voupg
lady Of only sixteen. and the deGed.o,
gentleman Of the sober age n forty
i've. The lady wss a.ier-in-law ~
The defendant, and resided "a b.. fam.
ly. Having clearly made ou, her case
70 The jury, they CALAMITY rendered
verdict m her favor Of ar nous4nd
doiiavs damages'
Bali,uors PET
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-07-14
From the fredericksburg .7reaa.
MR.. MADISON

We are gratified 10 learn that Mr..
Madison bequcathed TO the American
Colonization Society the sum of four
thousand dollars. This decided ,e,,,-
mony OF his sense Of the claims of tho
Society carries with it i moral weight
OF more value even than the amount OF
the legacy.
The news Of the death of this illus
trouS man has been received through
out the land with every demonstration
OF the public sensiblllty. Meetings
have been called of various public bo-
dies and societies, and Of citizens. and
resolutions, expressive of the sense II
the national loss, passed.
We understand that he left. really
for the press, 10 which IT will be Tor
with gwen, a report otthe proceedine,
Oh the Convention which formed r..
Federal Constitution, taken at the tim,
with notes, &c.-and compendiaus
history OF the events which led 10 ,h.
call Of that Convention. The wor.
will make two large octave volumes and
be Published simultaneously m I'M.
country and IN England l. Is hayard-
ing little TO say that no work ol greater
interest and importance ever issued
from The American press. His CORE,
pondencc and other writings will b.
published from time TO time, and will
constitute a mass of the most valuable
political literature in the llnguage.
He lcit-wlh the exception Of lea.
cues 20 tn" amount q thirteen thousand
dollars including one Of $500 10 the
JnivefsI,y and another Ut : 1000 20
the Colonization Society the whole Of
ms estate to Mrs Madison. no Is con
sliiuied sole cNccu,fiN.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-07-14

The public building, At Richmood have been
hung In black. by order OF the Executive. 10 ,es-
umony Of the respect due TO the memory Of Mr.
MAnIsoS-and the citizens Of that CITY. At
public meeting on Thursday last. adopted re-
solution that some earl, day be apart for pub
lie mourning for the loss the country ha, sustain.
ed IN the death Of tlst illustrious man.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-07-14

The Naval Chronicle states that the COM
mand of the Exploring Expedition. ordered by
late act Of Congress, has been rendered 10
Capt THon,' Ar CArE'Hr JoNE.. and ac-
'ePted The Macedonian, now repairing at
Norfolk, will be the principal vessel in the
service
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-07-14

A,uoN rna.-The cnsuin- Cou.t
OF Session, Is likely 10 tc occup,e3
with TRIAL Of more than ordinary int
rest on account Of the de,elopmcnicx
P"cird from It and The previous no,n
ueiy IT some Of th" plrte. concemrI
The person 90 bc 'ucd Il. A colorrI ~.
man named Mana William, and
mong't The witnesses for Toe rr,.s
ilon is the celebrated Aaron Bun o.w
upwards q III years old Sir,. Burr
hs wife Formerly Madame Jumel. and
e young widow lady the laughter oi a
Lawyer atTry The SUBJECT matter OF
the trial has arisen from suf in.titut-
cd about aNsar since by Mr. Burr N
obtain divorce from her husband 70,
the ground pf hr hasn, committed
adultery with 'he Young widow above
alluded 90 and The principal " tines, m
support ri Mn Bun charge against
her husband Wa' Mara Williams Wb,
has been indicted f3r perjury. n,
Western conduct, the case f,r The bro
'ecuiion and % Is said that The pf,.ooe,
IS ais" o. be- defended bv able counsel
.N'v igft IDur Cosa.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-07-14

The amount Of dividends paid in the city Of
New York, on or about the lst instant by the
various banking. insurance, aud other compa-
MES, was S3,Oll, 500
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-07-14

The Public Moneys in the Opposite Banks
on the Let Of June amounted to forty-one mil
lions Of dollars The appropriation, made in
The various acts Of Congress will require no
small part Of this large sum. The appropria-
tons for the Naval Service, alone, amount to
upwards of six millions. for the wear 1896
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-07-14

The receipts of the Astor House the new
Hotel m the CITY OF New York are ,aid to be
over 81, 100 day
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-07-14

Two hundred persons had assembled at the
White Sulphur Springs Of Virginia as early as
the lst inst
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-07-14

4 copy Of the Grafton delivered BY e. $.
PAcE, E.q., on ne 4th INST bl, been obtained
from that gentleman by the Committee Of Ar
Engagements, and handed over TO u, for publ.
cation. IL will appear in our NEXT We re-
sre' the necessity which compels Us 20 omit It,
publication this week