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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-07-28
GENERAL INrELLsGRSCK.
Mt. RANDOLPII,S WILL

We learn from the Richmond papers
Of Tuesday. that the general court
which had just closed its sitting in
Richmond, has affirmed the validity Of
the various Wills and Codicils Of John
Randolph. Of Roanoke, commencing
with tie Will Of 1919, and including
the Codicils Of 1871, ls26. and lS3l-
the last written in London; and has
decided that this should be admitted
10 probate, as the last will and Tesla
ment Of that extraordinary man. The
most important feature Of this Will IS.
The provision it contains for the eman.
cipation Of all his slaves, who are said
20 number at ihIs time not less than
FIVE hundred. The Will declares that
the slaves shall have their freedom.
and bequeatbs = residuary portion Of
the estate IN trust. for the purpose Of
purchasins IN any Of the States or Ter.
ritOries, one or more tracts Of land not
less ia the whole than .wo thousand
nor more than four thousand acres. 10
be poriioned out among the liberated
slaves, for their accommodation. ---as
also. to pay the expenses Of their re-.
moval. and Of furnishing them with
necessary cabins. clothing and uten.
sls. Another charge upon this resi-.
duaFy portion Of the estate. was the
payment Of the expenses Of the educa-
ton Of John Randolph Clay. mo, to
exceed 900 dollars per snnum) until
he should arrive at the age OF D.
leaving with him Says the iesiator)
my Injunction 10 scOrn 10 eat the bread
Of idleness or Dependence" By this
VIII, or series Of Wills. the bulk Of Mr..
Randolph's estate was devised 10 Judge
Leigh, Of the General Court; but As he
bad heretofore renowned all benefit or
Interest ia the estate. during the pro-
eeeding, come time since, ia reference
70 the VIII Of 1892, the portioa thus
disposed q by shs VIII. shoald 4 BE-
6aslly eoadkned e. sueh. win descend
nader he in,ssteis laNs % NJ Raa.
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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-07-28
THE CREEK WAR.

All the accounts lately received from the
South. concur in the opinion that the troubles
with the Greeks have terminated. The hos
tiles have all been captured. 80 alone except
ed. and this small party surrounded in a
swamp oy 300 soldiers. The Volunteer, are
returning 10 their homes and the contractor,
for the removal Of the Indians, are actively en-
gagged in the execution Of their dutie. Six
teen hundred In body. ieft Fort Mitchell. n
few days since, for Arkansas--the hostile war
riors hand-euffcd. marching in double file. and
q long train Of wagons, conveying the children
and such 81 the old women as were unable to
walk. following in the wake "Their depar-
ture for the West says the Columbus Sentinei)
prevented scene on one side, pleasing and
gratifying. on the other. solemn and sad Ne
ces.'iy. the dictates Of humanity, and ;he pre-
servation Of their future national existence.
have all oonspired TO force from them long
and last farewell TO the home. Of their youth.
Surrounded BY a white population. broken up
in their nality--wretched. and every way
undone, this miserable remnant OF a orce
powerful people. have at last yielded to the
force Of circumstances, and with bitter curse
upon the head, Of their enemy. they have left
US for, what we hope, better country and
happier condition. On the march. the con-
tractors will gather considerable reinforce
ment from Echo Harjos camp, near Tuske-
gee"
The Governor Of Georgia Ia, ordered such
Indians az are known to have committed mur-
der' and depredations on the whites in that
State, to be detained, (from removal to the
west TO answer TO the criminal justice Of the
eountry-and the Governor Of Alabama has
done the same, to whose order the celebrated
Jim Henry has been delivered over
The regular troops, it is stated, will remain
on the frontier during the summer.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-07-28

The Texan government has declared tina
the boun,ies Of lands granted to volunteers
shall be rs follows:
ITO all who are now in service, and
shall continue in service faithfully dur.
ing the war, 1880 acres.
To all who have served faithfully
or who shall have served faithfully, for
a period not less than six months, 64O
acres
ITO all who shall have served faith
fully, for period not less than three
months. $40 acres.
To all who shall have entered SER
vice previous TO the first day Of July,
1896, AND shall continue in service
faithfully during the war. provided the
war shall continue for a period more
than six months, $50 acres.
ITO all who shall enter the service
after the FIRST day Of July, 1896, a guam
tty proportioned to their service, and
10 be hereafter determined"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-07-28
ron rss viReIsnA rRxs pa.ss.
LIBRARY SOCIETIES

among The most oenchc Ial institution, IN oar
country are the Social Library Socie,ie.
FORMED by voluntary ASSOC tations in or, small
towns Ihey furnish the mean, Of diai,,,n-
the information contained m y.In.hIe ID
costly book, Co many who would o,her,.i.r ha
unable to obtain it-they induce many a. en-
Ploy. usefully, that time. which. hu, 10, ,b.
easy access TO good books, might b. .n.,,
either IN 'dleDess or ia vicious indulgence IN
short, they, gradually. but surely, improy.
whatever community they exist IN. and er
hance its responsibility. Among the first en-
quries made by visitors Of intelligence, on
their arrival m a village, are those that relate
TO the Social Library society Of the pi1c.
We have good Que at HArpers-Ferry 10
originated IN 1919. and was Incorporated ~
The Legislature Of Virginia IN 1870 SInro
which period 1t has advanced In respe ctatin,y
and usefulness To tho present moment ID,
books, now. amount to several hundred VOL
tunes of the best modern publications. Tho
establishment Of such a Library /. cred,tabis
to all who are immediately concerned In Il,
ana To the village IN whrh IL exists. But Il
seems that IT. peruniary value has excited tho
s'ar'ce Of some of IT. MEMBER aLd th.t
There are individuals who are de>irous of h,v
ing iis valuable property, m bo"k,. sold. u q,
they may DIVIDE IT. amount amotg them .ri
the other members Of the SDcIets. ,rd thereby
put Few dollars and cents into tar,r Doc set,
Although such disposition may eNi.t IN a ir.
individuals. yet II - hoped and bsi,cved. th,t
II i confined TO but few. and that not many
members Of the Society are actuated hy surh
motives. or that they can view such an in,t,-
tuition A. Of no other value IN a community
than its worth or cost IN dollars and cent,
Nor II It believed that many can he found ~ hc,
would illingiy expose themselves. by aJsu-
eating course that would disgrace our com
mhnity proposition to sell SOCIAL Library
and thereby break up the institution. for ih,
purpose Of pockeiting money by lis destr,lc-
ton
We have reason TO be proud # our Iibrar,
And II - hoped. that II the suemut -
'uded TO, should be made, the friend, 10 th.,
preservation Of such an useful ,n,t,u,t,,,
among u,, would exert tAomselre. TO aef,rI
IT. and save il from such disgraceful fate
and our community from Il. los
To furnish an opportunity 10 public spirited
individuals, To become members Of the SocIe-
~ and 10 give their AID most cHectualiy for
It's preservation. IN case II should become nc
ee'>ary. II - UNDERWOOD that in a short period
all the unsold shares Of the society will DO
offered for sale HARPERs-FIRRY
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-07-28
THE SPRINGS

letter TO the Editor Of the Richmond En-.
quirer, states that there we're nearly four hun
drsd guests at the white sulphur. on the 18Th
July, and that the great pres, wa. looked FOR
towards the end o. the month
The Saratoga sentinel Of Tuesday week
says. 1--WE have seldom seen this ,illar, "a
much crowded vith stranger, 80 earl, IN u.
season a. At present The number Of arrival.
during The last week. could not have been le..
than 1000 70 1900 and the whole number Of
''''ianu how IN he village 80 probably s1-
esed 1000. Among the gentlemen Of dshne-
ton Who srriVed last week. were The Hon.
sils' wright Jun. Hon y P Tallmadge, J.
" Robinson, Mr. King. Of Alabama, Mr
King q George. 4 5 senators. and Mr.
Cave johnson Member u Congress from
Tennessee The Hon Marin yso Buren,. Hon
r. N Johnson, and Gen Ripley. late q the
4. 5. Army. are expected here 10 the course
q The week"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-07-28

Sale q Personal Properly By Jane. Yer.
der On MONDAY next. lac August
Sale q PsrsOssi Property. peludisE Ne.
gFoes, By George RienOur. executor Of N.
late chri''ophsr RideDOur. % Tussl.y b,rt
"a August
sal' Of valuable PaeiOsJ Property Il Har.
PeF'-Fsrry. b ,. Price, lF'sssss. e. TAur.as,
nanl. 50 AnEa.a.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-07-28
LIE RAINs
ceding column

Mr. u l.. CooKI, Principal Of the Femsle
Seminary 81 StAuuton. 10 = communication 20 the
Editor OF the Spectator. upon III, subject of tle
Wet spell, states tia, "The quantity Of -sicr thst
fell during the mouths Of May and June va. re-
teen snd Ihree-egh,hs inches The average an
husl I'LL Of water IN stanton, - seerta,ncd Nv
accurate observation for three susse,sive wears.
- about thirty inches ths, one bali q our u,usi
annual allowance Of ws,er has fallen during the
past ivo montha n ~e sdJ 20 this ,hc amount
that fell previous 10 the fest of May. which II,
'veive spd quarter inches. ve find tia, ~ havc
sirrsdy received t~rnty-seve ard hvs-eigLth
inches during the pr, scnt rur, and if,hc prinsi
pie - correct that tie snnua average OF v.ter -
shout the same wear by year. ue rpsy suffer eI-
eeedi"gly from drought before the summer -
ended a"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-07-28
LATER FROM ENGLAND

London and Liverpool paper, To the
llth June have been received Al New
York by the ships Ontario and Shaks-
Pcarc.
The Ontario has on board one hun
dred and twenty five thousand pounds
sterling. IN gold. beside, a valuable
cargo. The Shakespeare has on board
It is said, the largest and most valua.
bic cargo ever brought from Liverpool.
Melancholy accounts are received
Of the famine prevailing in the north
west counties Of ireland. In the
Highlands, also. great distress is said to
exist. A person from the Isle Of Syke
has reported that the state of the coun-
try was such that there was reason to
fear that before August. more than one
hundred people would die in the par.
ish Of Slate alone.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-07-28

We have received New Orleans ga.
PeTs 70 the 9th inst, but they contain mo
further Intelligence from Texas. ercepI
the subjoised Address Of Gen. LANAI.
upon taking command Of the Army
II Gen. L. wislds his sword With a,
much facility - he hourishes his pen,
the MeHicans will find him = formida.
Die antagonist:
soEstEns % TH1ss.-On sspau.iae he rIor,-
eas responsibility q leading yOa 20 the STD u
bsitls. ] ara deeply imprrserd eth grsgituds fos
the trusi esuafrd, sod feel NOS yividiy. lhag "a
eoamssd 81 srSay - h~rs<sis he ssase az frss-
ds. V he higbsst ~ ~ privileges. and % soa-
dssi 4 vistoFy ls TIE nee, sadaFlag sd sssliea
hoeag.
Ths sus@y sho 20 necessity rssirssi, trrviaed,
ron osy eorsiFgs, ere aboui y soaatsFaasfsh 49,
81 ne vita fsiaforeru,ents formidakls u sannf
80 lsseis y apirii sd Paia.eea. Tksy eosss
~ ~ hgffieh rnfnsra 81 tNntrsfne a. tnsofis
~ So ,etf - HninfnR ~ t1Efs
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-07-28

Pfoughing by Siedm.-An English
paper states, that some experiments
have been made near Bolton. with a
steam plough. constructed by Mr..
Heathcoat, member of Parliament, in
the presence Of a number Of distinguish-
ed agriculturists, and with complete
success. About six acres were turned
up, in few hours. in a most extraor-
binary style. Sods eighteen inches
in breadth and nine in thickness were
cut from the furrow, and reversed in
position, the upper surface of the sod
being placed at the bottom. Will not
the steam plough be one day used on
the great praires Of the West2
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-07-28

WILLIAM ID. GRAY, the former com
panlon OF ROBINSON, convicted of grand
larceny, in stealing a coat and cap from
MIR. Brewer, IL Broadway, was placed
at the bar for sentence, when he rose
and read a most eloquent and pathetic
address TO the court, in which he dc.
clared his history, parentage, course Of
life, descent into vice, sc. and de.
claIed his innocence ofihe crime charg-
ed, which he imputed to another. and
ended by invoking the mercy Of the
court, and soliciting suspension Of his
sentence.
This address was written in a most
mastery style, evinced great talent,
an excellent education. and greatly n.
fected the auditors, and asioni.hed the
court. His honor, the Recorder then.
after very able and instructive adj.
dress, in which he oontended for the
importance Of Sindicating the law. and
enforcing ITS penallies against offenders.
sentenced the prisoner 20 the State
prison for five years.-[.E Y. Com.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-07-28
WHEELING. July rs.


I'm almost sueeessfui eseape.-Tbe
two prisoners in our jail. LONG and
WNrRISGER. under sentence Of death.
for the murder Of CHRIsMAS, yester-
DAY about4 o'clock. r. nj. effected
their escape from their confinement in
the following manner. They had OBJ
tanned means 10 saw their irons assun-
der. so that they could disengage them
selves at any moment.-At the time
mentioned yesterday, the jailor and
bus assistant went to their apartment 10
admit the barber 10 shave them. On
the opening Of the door they knocked
down their keepers with the legs Of a
table, and made their escape to the
street. The jailor and his assistant.
though stunned and severely cut in
the head, raised the hue and cry, and
put oil on the pursuit. LONG was over.
taken and secured few hundred wards
from the Jail, few moments before
his sister arrived with a horse 10 a,d
his escape. WINrRrNCER had taken
refuge from the pursuit in the garrett Of
house IN the upper part OF Maine
Street. They were both brought back
TO Jail and safely secured with new
irons. Great praise is due TO the in
trepidiiy OF Mr. Thompson. the jailor,
and his assistant Mr. John Bowers. in
securing the prisoners in the situation
they were. The sisters of the two
prisoners had been in the habit, as we
learn. Of visiting their brothers in Jail.
and were there yesterday in the fore
noon-and we further learn that each
had horse in the upper part Of the
town as is supposed 10 aid their es-
cape Times.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-07-28

The Postmaster General ba. issued
proposals Tor The transportation Of an
Express Mail between New Yofk
and New Orleans, Tor the purpose of
conveying slips hom newspaper 10
lieu Of exchange papers. or letters
other than such a, con,siB money Mt
exceeding half an ounce N weight
and public despalohss," which are 20
pay triple the rates of postage charged
BY law IN the ordinary way
BgH- .9zsr
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-07-28

.Hnsodoie offAr late John RandoloA.-A
southern gentleman told us "sich a
good IN the other day Of Randolph
and the proprietor Of one Of our pin.
cipal hotels. and here il is. While MIR
Randolph was engaged in earnest con-
versation with several gentlemen dur
ing his las, session IN Congress, Mr..
-, of the--bOtsl. Broadway. walk
ed Up and interrupted him with How
are you, Mr.. Randolph How do We
do, SIR, was the reply. Pine day.
Mr.. Randolph" "Sirp' answered Ran.
dolph sharply hoping 10 get rid Of his
Pertinscious acquaintance. Pine day.
SIR" repeated the man Of the hotel
upon which the descendant ofPocahon.
ias turned round and looking the man
foil IN the face. 6eroely asked. you
keep a UieiHaiiag esiaBhslnsni IN New
York, ] believer | recollect STAYING
there once. and when came away /
paid yod, did'nt u Certainly, Sir.
Good morning. Sir The way the
hotel keeper shd was Ais business"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-07-28

Among the most interesting Of the
assemblies which the present Age oil
Conventions has witnessed, few, If any
have been more interesting than that
which met at Knoxville, in Tennessee
on the 18th of the month, land at our
latest dates was yet in session, to take
measures for the construction Of Rail.
road from the Southern 10 the Western
country. At the first meeting, Col.
John Williams. OF Tennessee, being
called to the chair, and Pryor Lea APP
pointed Secretary. the Delegates were
called over, and there were present the
imposing number OF three hundred
and fifty, Of whom ~ were from South
Carolrna, 53 from Kentucky, the same
number from Georgia, IL from Ten
nessee. - from North Carolina. II
from Virginia, q from Alabama, , from
Ohio. , from Indiana. MANY Of the
most distinguished citizens OF the South
were present Among them. Messrs.
Robert Y. Hayne and Poinsett. Of S.
C.. Governor Swain Of y. C.. Mr.. Jus.
tice Wayne and Judge Clayton, Of
Georgia.
On motion Of Mr.. WicklifTe, Of XIV.
Gen. Hayne was chosen President Of
the Conyention.--yNdf Intel
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-07-28

The Knoxville Convention adjourn
ed on the Sth inst. after having resolv-
ed that the great Western and Allan
tic Rail Road shall pass through the
heart Of South Carolina. A compro-
mise with Georgia allows the Geor-
gians, with their own exclusive funds,
TO construct Road from any point in
that State, and unite with the main
Road a, or near Knoxville. The peo-
pie Of Knoxville treated the Conyen-
ton with great hospitality and gave
them a barbecue, at which General
HAYNE made a very excellent and
much aPplauded speech, giving at the
close the following toast:
The South and The Wed.-We have
published the banns-If any one know
aught why these two should not be
joined together. let him speak now, or
forever after hold his peace"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-07-28

Gen. ScorT arrived in Washington
on Wednesday the 10Th inst. and had
a heightened audience that dav with
The acting Secretary of War lie le0
the same evening tor New York. with
the hope IT IS said of overiaking The
Secretary Of War, in which we are Sur
ry nc will be disappointed.
IL Is rumored that this distinguished
ofhcer has applied for a Court of In
curry. to investigate the circumstances
attending bIs late command IN Florida
and 1t Is Likewise said that has demand
will be gran,ed-though 1t is no, pro-
baole that the Court will be- held until
the return of the Secretary of War.
Gs9'g,i0vn Metropolitan
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-07-28

Fourth Of July 'sluies annually de.
s'roy many lives. The National Intel.
hgenoef Of yesterday sayG-"We are
satisfied from the information which
has already reached us, that the nun.
Der Of killed and wounded. from wan,
OF care OF want Of skill 10 firing salules
on the late anniversary Of indepen-
dsnee, bee ma been lsss than fly
Ley nal bsings nsvs q ons o. mere
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-07-28

Sfeanboofs across the .fiianfie.-By
the Liverpool Chronicle. We learn that
there are already three companies be-
ing formed for the establishment of
lines OF steamboats, from Great Britain
to New York and the Canadas. viz {:
from Liverpool. Bristol and London.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-07-28

SuIcIDE.-Miss Roby Austin. Of Sci.
tuate in this State, who resided AZ
Woonsocket Falls Village, committed
suicide last Saturday evening by taking
arsenic. She procured an ounce Of
arsenic, snd took u at intervals during
an hour, on lemon. Afer she had
swallowed the whole. she informed the
people offhe house Rhere she boarded
What she had done. and although me.
deal assistance was called, she resisted
every effort 10 induce her 10 take me1i.
cine, declaring her wish and object va,
10 de. 10 fact, she did not give the IN.
formation until II was too late 10 apply
any aniidote With any prospect OF sue.
cess. She had acted with great deli.
berstion. having the week previous
prepared ell her grave clothes. She
was about eighteen years Of age. and
bad sustained fair character IN the
village We have heard no cause a..
signed Tor this rash and ineonaderate
act PrOridsaes Courier.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-07-28

The Boston GALAXY says, that on some
q the land On which the spectators
have been operating. the bumblebees
have-ts get down on their kaoes 10 gel
~ the clover, and the gFssshoppers get
ep % 3 nullsn sislk, asd lSok ever
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-07-28

The Richmond Courier continues the publ
cation OF the testimony Of John Randolph
VIII. IL Is all interesting. and some Of il ex-
tremeIy curious. One Of the witnesses testi-
fed that Mr.. Randolph told him, when he
first read the proclamation. he was at home,
aud u seemed TO him that his house was ON
fire, and he made his servants take him to the
Court House"
BENJAMIN WATKINS LEIGH was one Of the
witnesses. In reference to n conversation be.
tween him and Mr.. r. in regard to the Russian
Mission, Mr.. Leigh says:
" Mr.. r. asked witness his opinion
Of the propriety Of his acceptance OF
the appointment. Witness endeavored
to avoid expressing his opinion, but
MIR. X. insisted upon hearing it-and
witness gave it in strong terms. Cues
toned whether this conversation indi-
Gated that Mr. II. was not right-says
not vas his going about and exhibit
ing The correspondence between the
Department of State and himself on
the subject Of the mission. II was not
strange that he should shew i, to his
friends; but it was strange that he
should shew it to persons with whom
he had little or no intercourse, and in
whom he had no confidence.
Witness believed that his mind was
highly excited on the question Of the
Propriety Of his acceptance of the mis-
sion, and that the conversation with
witness served TO aggrava,e that ex-
citement. Witness, therefore, regret
ted that Mr. r. had forced him to
express his opinion. Mr.. r. gave as
the reason for exhibiting the cores
pondence, that he wished TO place
himself Teetus IN curi0 /: and that he
had not solicited the mission, but that
IT had been forced upon him. This
was his object in shelving il TO others !:
but he demanded from witness his
opinion Of the propriety Of his course,
insisting that he had right to know il.
Questioned whether Mr.. H. was not
remarkable all his life for irritabiIity.
Answer. He was-he seemed some
times like a mat without a skin-but
this sensIiIveness varied with the state
Of his health, and his health was bad
all his life. When in pain, he was irri-
table in the extreme. II was difficult
to describe the effects Of passion upon
him. When in public body, he would
sometimes be highly irritated, but he
appeared perfectly cool-and il was
this control over his feelings that en-
sbled him to make those severe retorts
for which he was distinguished. " hen
he was angry, he was very angry-he
was quick to take offence. and he never
proportioned the measure Of retaliation
TO the degree Of the offence. The
slightest was as severely punished a.
one Of the creates, importance.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-07-28

MicHicAE.-The Legislature Of ths
state met and Organized on the Ilth
INST, end Governor Mason cent N be
Meeeegs 10 beth Houses.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-07-28

A crazy man, named Samuel Bridge.
from Philadelphia, arrived in Washing
ton last week, and with all dignity
drove up to the Presidents House, a.
lighted, walked in. and demanded pos
session. Subsequently. he called u pom
the Secretary of the Treasury for the
keys, and then proceeded to the house
OF the Secretary of the SeRate. for the
purpose of making arrangements for
calling an extra session of the Senate I!
lie says it is the wish of the people Of
Philadelphia that he should assume the
duties of President of the l.. States
He was taken up and committed for
safe keeping.-.7ierandriG Go.ette.