Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1837-06-15

The body Of our lamented towns
man. John +. Alvey, was found on
Monday last. II had arisen 10 the
surface, and drifted about mile and a
half below The "Deep Bottom" where
. canoe, with his hat, and the handkeF.
chief which he bad used as bandage.
were discovered by the hackman the
day he disappeared. There 10 no doubt
but il was deliberate act Of suicide
with him; yet, from ell the ei.cumstan-
ces. he must have resolved on il but y
short time previous 10 its commission.
His great anxiety 10 overtaks the boat.
connected with his arrangements, and
other facts. prove conclusively his set
tied purpose Of going 10 Philadelphia;
and not the slightest evidence is Afford
ed Of his abandoning the idea until the
last chance Of overtaking the boat was
lost. His reflections about his condi-
ton then, no doubt, returned with tire.
bic force upon him; and bis body, faint
and feeble from the effects Of his nal.
ady. added TO the fatigue OF the morn
ing. left him not enough of resolution
20 resist the temptation Of self destruc.
toni Richmond COmpiLer.
WEBSTER AND CLAY-Wo observe
by the ST. Louis Republican ofthe 23sh
ult., that Mr.. Webster and MIR. Clay
were both expected shortly to visit
that city. and that in contc mplaiion of
such visit from these distinguished men
Of the east and the west, . meeting of
the citizens Of 81. Louis was held on
the 9th ult. at which committee of
five was appointed 60 procure steam
boat and meet these distinguished visit
anti on their approach and escort
them to the city. A committee Of
three Was also appointed 30 procure
suitable accommodations for the guests.
and q committee Of twenty-five. TO
make proper arrangements for their
public reception. In addition TO this,
the meeting passed a resolution, that
aTraL gements should be made for Civ
ing them 4 public dinner. and appoint
ed committee Of seven TO be spe-
cially charged with those arrangements.
Mr.. WEBsrER's reception at Louis
vile was enthusiastic beyond descnp-
ton. He was entertained al q barbe-
cue. The Journal states that it Twas
a noble affair. No less than twenty
FIVE calves, thirty shoAts, sixty bacon
hams, and several heifeTs were prepar-
ed for the occasion. The crowd was
tremendous. consisting OF not less than
1000 persons. Mr.. Webster's speech
was two hours ia length, and although
we could not distinctly hear him, the
loud and long-continued thunder. peals
Of applause. that followed the vivid
flashes Of his eloquence, were 10 us
the best possible testimonial Of the
immense power Of the orator"
Cav HARRIsoN.-A private letter
from Cincinnati informs NE among
other matters, that the General Is in
the best Of health. and that his popu.
lariiy has risen Tremendously since the
explosion Of the Treasury Circular
Humbug." Whether Gen. Harrison
will continue 20 be q candidate Tor
the Presidency depends upon The voice
OF the party opposed TO the Admins
tEstion Of Martin Van Buren,. That
Administration, thanks to the good
sense Of the American people, 10 Ta-
pidly becoming understood, aud. to be
in It's case, il TO be CRUSH
ED. Let its opponents rally under the
name OF some honest nan, q man who
can be trusted: and the days Of Van Bu-
ren's glory viii speedily be number
cd. The nation have weighed him in
the balance and found him wanting
With Gen. Harrison 81 the head Of the
the Eene. meme, fskel sJ1ar-
sia Of Van BuTen's greatness will soon
be written. There is no doubt that the
Gen. will be re nominee Of the Ohio
Anti-Van Buren, Convention in July.
A better selection cannot be made.
GJHsssiiioR Css,fts.
"GlOry Enough" 1T is stated in the
Army aad Navy Chronicle that Gen.
jesup has asked 10 be relieved from bis
command in Florida; but has received
Tor answer TO this request. that HE ser.
vices cannot be dispensed with. until
The Indians shall have been removed
from the limits Of the Territory. This
request would be but lame and i'm
potent conclusion 10 the denuneiatoyy
and Wanting STYLE Of the letter 10
Dear Blair" There is a time. honor
ID maxim which should be ever pre-
'ent to the minds Of ouT military chef.
aims. when engaged 10 making up
heir dispatches Or writing their lstiers--
Let not him that puttcth on afmor
'oasi himself. as he that puileih Il OF. "
Bar. Pat.
u - currently reported that air. Viz
,il Mancy. Solicitor u the Treasury