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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1837-02-02

Mr.. Millsr's pretensious were urged
by his colleague. Mr.. Wilson. With
more zeal than judgment. and Me.sr,.
Lsyne. Byrd and Voolfolk chanted ,b.
old song about the wishes Of the peo-
pie. The latter deseanted upon th,
improperly Of the Governor selecting
. Judge not resident in the circu,,-au.
Psrently torgctful that but few week,
since, he. with the whole Legislature.
voted for John Y. Mason, . non resident
Of the circuit TO which he Was appoint
ed.
There was manifest design 10 use
the party screws. but the mani, spint
OF seventeen of the dominant party re-
volted at the thought Of subjecting iu-
die'al appointments to so debasing snd
demorallzing An influence; and they
sustained Allen At the risk Of displeaS.
ing the self-constituted leaders " no re-
NED upon party drill TO efFec, that ob-
ject.
The Senatorial phaianx Of twenty
one stuck together in a solio ma.s-
not man of them having the nerve 10
burst the shackles. or TO show that an
any occasion he viewed an ohlec,
through any other than the discoloured
glass Of party.
We feel no pleasure ia Mr.. Miller,
defeat, further than that arising from 4,
belief that the judgeship i. more ably
filled by his gifted competitor. Hal
MIR. Nj. been presented for an othc.
suited to has talents and habits-Gu
vernon for instance-we could have be-.
held his elevation with some degree Of
qualification; and are free to adm, thai
few Of his party better deserve political
prelerment. or are equal TO him In tho
qualities entitled to just respect.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1837-02-02
GEOLOGY OF YIRnlNi,

Professor Rogers delivered q very
interesting lecture on tbs subject. on
"wednesday evening. IN the Hall Of
Delegates. 70 crow dsd audience
All Who heard BIN. We doubt no,
we're deeply Impressed with the i'm.
Porianee Of the subject. and became
alive TO the benefits 20 result 10 The
State from speedy snd energetic pso.
seouiion Of the survey. It's impos,i.
Ole TO form any estimate Of the i'm
mense mineral wealth of the State.
but from the examination already
mado. We would be warranted IN sta
bng that q exceeds that Of any other
portion Of the globe u equal eHisnI
Iron and coal, tao Of the most valua.
bic minerals. abound ~ insHhaus,,bls
Quantities throughout the Western Dor.
ton Of the State To asesTta,a the
position of thee AlOae, 20 say noth,nR
o. the gold, gypsum, sal,, &C would
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1837-02-02

The Florids war will cost in the
long run an amount Of money far great.
er than Is now dreamed Of. Million A..
ter million bas been expended. and
millions are yet to be spent before We
shall see the end Of il. II is probable
that twenty millions will not be more
than sufficient 10 settle the affair. We
include OF course. what has ALREADY
been appropriated by Congress, ard
what will be appropriated for the III
rect purposes Of the var. Then when
We add the losses sustained By the
territory, for which Congress is respon.
'ible' and the appropriations necessary
10 meet %, the sum Of twenty millions
will soon be made up. Ia q moral
view, this subject has produced a L..
gion Of losses and troubles. II has
cost the lives Of many brave men. and
soWn the seeds Of disease among others
from which they may not readily re-.
cover IL has exhibited TO the coun.
Try a sirte Of feeling among the high
ofheers Of the army towards each other.
which the great body Of our citizens
we're astOnished TO behold. snd which
they saw with regret and indign alton.
And by whom have these injuries
been inflicted upon usi By a mere
handful Of savages Who Nth their ne
gro adJunets never oveTesehed 6ffsen
AHHdIed wen Years have passed away
valuable lives have bssn lost--mil.
lions have been eEpeDdsd-snd the
savage yet prowis IN FLORIDA. Surely
"s ought 70 reap = valuable lesson in
such history. The FssdeF will zee
IN this morning. paper an act Of Coz
gTess aPPfoPFiating two more millions
TO prosecute the campaign - Bsscon.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1837-02-02

Aeeinssr oS rHK NAIL-RoAp III. S,pr,-
in,-n'isnt Of the B,l,murr and Ohio R.il-R o.,,
w. 5. woopsiDI. Esq IN . note q, ,l.. .,,,o,
" the Baltimore Patriot. state. ti.., %. fri.i.,
s'e"'"s last. shost, -iI,r the train of p...eayer
cars had left Ellsous Mills. Lor baltimore. the
conductor perceived -on,an. some distance !.
advance oi the cars. walking u. the same DIR,
"on ;" ~h'eh tle train proceeding, bu, .L,.
being In the northern. aud the train ia ia. south
cru track. no collision "a. sppr,L.n.l,d. Prom
some 'oeapi'ssble cause. however. sf,~ s-eo.d.
".'or- 'he engine came near To her. ,l,e erv..s,I
over to the southern track ,ire,tiy ia ont u the
TRAIN. and although every e,rrtiou 80. instant,
nAsde to srrrst the progress Of the engine -n.l
cars. the collision could "ot BE- prr,ral,, .nL ,Ls
unfortunately lost her ;ifc.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1837-02-02
SATURDAY, Jan. 81.
ELECTION OF JUDGE.


On motion Of Mr.. Wilson, tbs House
proceeded to execute the joint order OF
the dsy-the election Of Judge for the
circuit TO supply the vacancy occasion
ed by the death Of Judge AIlca Taylor.
MIR. Wilson nominated Fleming b.
Miller, Esq.
This nomination was sustained by
MessrS. Layne, Byrd and Voolfolk.
Mr.. Bland nominated JoE1 J. Allen,
the present incumbent, (appoinied by
the Executive which non nation " as
supported by Messrs. Sturt, Shinn.
May. Dorman, Moore. Campbell and
Haymo
MIR. Chapman nominated William
Smith, Esq, Of Greenbrier. and enforc-
ed his claims with much zeal. as in all
respects peculiarly qualified.
The debate occupied much time. and
was Of an animated ehanoter.
a similar discussion occurred in the
Senate.
AT q quarter before ( o'clock, no
message having been relieved from the
Senate. Mr.. Watkins moved an ad.
Journment, which was aegaiiyed-syes
-. noes S5.
In few minutes Hereafter, the Sc
nate announced its readiness TO proceed
with the election, ami the vote vas Ia.
ken as follow:
Allen 90. Miller. -. Smith 81.
JOINT vote With be Senate-Allen
~. Miller So, Smis %.
No person havirs q majority Of the
whole, a second blot vas had, a. FOL.
lows:
Allen &c. MILF 81.
JOIN, vote WIh the Senats-Allen
10. Miller -. scattering =
So John J. Alen. E,q was declared
duly elected al the vacancy afOre.
sai1
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1837-02-02
GENERAL BANK BILL.

The bill TO establish general regula-
tons for the incorporation OF Banks &C.
cuP'ed the chief part of the time OF
the House of Delegates, in committee
OF the whole. on Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday Of last week. A number
Of amendments wete proposed, and
considerable discussion occurred uron
them, but none Of H. atcrial consequence
were adopted. The bill had been
carefully framed. and provides all the
checks which could reasonably be i'm
posed for the preservation OF the sound.
ness Of the Banks and the purity OF
their administration. A disposition
was indicated to restnct the issuing Of
notes Of less denomination than ten
dollars. in order as was avowed. 10 in.
fuse into the currency = due proper.
ton Of gold; but few seemed prepared
TO give to the restriction a present ope.
ration. The bill as il was reported
from the select committee reserved e
the Legislature the right at any time
Of prohibiting the issuing Of notes un.
der ten dollars. and nothing more than
this can meet the sanction Of the ME.
sent General Assembly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1837-02-02
Prov "a. RisAmsra nAir.
UDGE PARKER's VACANCY.


An election was yesterday held By
the Legislature, TO I'll the vacancy on
the General Court Bench. and IN the
18th Circuit. ocessioned by the res,e.
nation Of Richard 4. Parker.
lsaa V. Douglass, Of Jefferson Coun.
ty. was elected on the first vote. by a
majority Of 30 over Joseph Samuels.
Henry Berry. and Richard Z. Byrd.
In this election, = large portion of
the Wing party tested The sincerity Of
Their profession. that IT was proper 10
discard party influences 10 filling iud,-
cal aTPointments--many Of them, vol
ing for MesSrS. Douglass and Samuel,.
both Of whom are decided Adminis,rA.
ton men, aud some Of them, in disrs-
gard OF strong personal attachments
Tor the other candidates.
Though we condemned the "Iohbv.
ing Of one Of the friends of the .ue-
eessiul candidate. yet We feel SONS
satisfaction IN the assurance that The
ONCE has been we'll filed. The new
Judge. however. will have bis hand.
Iull. the business Of the Circuit bein1
very heavy.
We fully sgree with . remark msess
on the occasion. that the nisersbls com.
pen'aiion olibe judges limits most ma
tenally the range Of selection. aad "a
h'ois serious injury upon the common.
wealth.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1837-02-02

"hieHNoSD CorAIkR Mr. JA~rs 4 Co
wAhpiS ~ recently aNoeistcd With MIR Da,i. io
,,s, e"n""st ot h's paper The Enquirer anil
VIII: speak in highly compl,n,ni.r, term, az
MIR, Co~sr'l'n, snc from loug a,.d ultimate .e-
1"Ain'Anee With h'ni, ~- add our humble T. -
t,mony TO his merits lrtslcnt, honesty. aud in.
hus'rN can insure success al III, nr~ Iin,ie riak
"s, ne mas nothing 10 fear. We tender bin our
best Si.hcs. "-tu. S. TILEsHAYa.
We also have the pleasure u an acquaintance
~"f MIR. CowAHprS. aud can hear testimony 10
the truth Ct the many compliments bcsto~e,l
upon him. lie !, gentleman "a every sense Of
TAG ''rn' aud possesses the right sort of Seuiu,.
taste. tact. and talent. TO rendvr his pep II, tn.
highest degree useful aud interesting.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1837-02-02
MONDAY. Jan. 23.
ELECTION OF JUDGE ron JEFFERsos
CIRCUIT


On motion Of MIR. Robinson IN,
House proceeded 20 execute IN. ioin,
order Of the day-the election of
Judge OF the General Court. TO supply
the vacancy occasioned by the resigna-
ton OF Richard +. Parker.
MIR Robinson nominated Richard T..
Byrd. Esq.
This nomination was supported BY
McsSrs. HARRISON, and Smith Of Fred
enck.
Mr.. Johnson nominated Isaac X.
Douslass-supported by Messrs. Car
son, Watkins and Moore.
MIR. Peter nominated Henry Berrr.
Esq-suPPorted by Messrs. Daven.
port and Hooe.
Mr.. Stuart nominated Joseph Sam
nels. Esq, sustained by Messrs. Bsyly.
Mofet and Coote,
The debate was somew hat amin a,cd-
the vote was as follows:
For Isaac X DovcLAu-Me..r,. Raak.
(sPesker,) Pouison, Ri,es, Lawns. Powell
Harper. Byrd. Miller, Wilson a Bot bland
AeMiIlan, Turnoull, Austin. Booker. kicAIlI.-
Ter w Ills, Richardson, Carson. Ilhl. wil.on "
a-o'hu"us VI Strange. Des-
kins. Hale Of c.. Watkins, Cox, Spencer. Ell
munds Of o., Taylor. Sloan, Nixon, shIa1
smith OF J. OF W., Wright, shad~ick, Collier
Luekeu, Braden, Beard, Anderson, Marsha
OF l., Newman, iIudsin,, Garland. WILEY.
Cooper, Chapman, M'Cauiey. johnson, Ben
ton, Brown. Alexander, Voolfolk, MCo,.
CackIey, Fairfax, venable. Moore, lessee
SPeer, Bare, DAVIS, Moncurc, Hargraye, Gil
lePsie. Ripley. Gibson and May-e9.
FoR JosEPH SAAuELs-Messrs. Ba,Iy Of
Aeeomac, Stuart. Goggin. CsmpbeIl, MALLORY.
Mhhers, Christian, Dickinson, Hale Of r =
Woods, Smith Of G., Mullen, DooalIy, Fisher
Cooke, Fitzgerald. jr., Brady, Hubbard, Hay
mond, Dorman, Modett. Cooles, Rinker. Butt,-
Stanger, and Cunninghsm-26.
For RicuARp T. BIaD-Me.sr, sood9r.,.
Boyd, Smith Of Frederick, Robinson. smith
OF Gloucester. Harrtson, Martin, Nee apdIl.h
Segar, and Almond-l0
For HEsRI BIRRy-Nessrs BALL Roth.
Davenport, Peter, Hooe, Carter, PendI,ton
Crutchheid, Jett, and Stansrd-lO
Joint vote with the Senate-Doue-
lass s7-Samuels 3l-Byrd l3-Bef.
ry ID.
So Isaac r. DOUGLASS, ESQ. wa.
declared duly elected Judge Of tho
General Court TO supply the vacancy
aforesaid.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1837-02-02

F"ut x Oslo RaiL-R0sD -- The Chron-
&c o baltimore ssies ,I,s, the surveys vh,sh
ns'e J"'' been completed. Of the sn,,rs d,.,.se.
'e'sss" iArPsr'- Ferry snd Whssliae. h.,s re-.
'''''a ." rshdsT'"E certain the, the R..l.Io.d
0y " s''ssd'd 70 The i.tssr piece. ~fho,n L.
F''o'' TO single iosl'osd plane. I, :. made,
stood. alec. ,hs' the ground tore, a., 60.
s'n'"s'oa. 70 b more fs'orsbIs ,hsn -, .uv-
pe'rd' The soss q 'osHr,,uss the ,o.S =,
"A''Iing and P'r'burg. .. Is u.os.h, III ~,
sHsssd the calculations her,tofor. Md. .,s -.
"sd uPoO' y the ffiend' Of tbs g,gsn,is ss,. :.
prite.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1837-02-02

. needless quarrel with the United
States not to speak Of the interest. mu-
tosi between the two nations, which
recommends the perpetual peace that
Is 'olennly guaranteed by treaty be-
tween Mexico and The United States.
For these reasons. We incline to give
no faith TO the rumor that the Govern
ment OF Mexico 10 about 10 declare v. ar
against the United States. There are,
no doubt. inconsiderate persons in tina.
country. as there nay be in this. who
would willingly aggravste the differen-
ces between the two nations into war.
We confidently trust that wiser coun-
sells will prevail IN both countries.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1837-02-02
From ~ R,,lmond Mr..

JouS J. AAES Esq for The lt,tiu
month JoIe Il The General Cour,
~ ExeCu'ie appointment. aas Satlr-
day confirmed "a his sea, by The Le-
gislatute
tbs sl' a'on produced a long and
earnest DISCUSSION. 6rst IN the House
and Then IN the senate. and was no,
completed untIl near 5 o clock. Judge
Aliens is,liIies snd peculiar qualifiea-
tons 90 the station. we're set forth IN
most eoaVincIng snd appropriate
speeds BY Mr. Stuart. Mr.. Dofman.
md Jsigs May-t the latter Of whom
bad sgoyed a foil opportunity Of lesi.
ingi mental qualities and high legal
stiaifnents Of Judge Allen.
Ia claims Of MI. William Smith
wes earnestly enforced by Mr.. Chap
ms. and wvrs conceded BY Rsntlemso
sUPor,ing the other candidates 10 be
o'a highly respectable order
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1837-02-02

The Legislature Of M.r.i.ad h.s p...s1 .
i-- .GthSTising the soasirssii..a VI {. k..i-Ro.sl
IRON Fr.akl'n soasiy. Ps.n..issai.. TO sooars,
With the Chesapeake soJ ohio Canal aud the
b-iti@ore ssd Ohio Rsii-Ro.i The surrey,
have oil bvvn completed. and sho- that the .ork
wall pas over the most favorable Erouud In the
State, and ra.y be soa',r.stvi -i,Lo.i 4. curve.
The entire ~oEk .ill he pa, u.d,r soatr.st. =.
soon ss prset'e.bie, vith . ,ic~ to Il. s,,ex,l,
eom,ictio..
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1837-02-02

AAKfLAND-Com q both IIou..,
Of the i~Ei'l''urs Of this st.,s. sppo,s,ed to re-
'''s TOE Constitution, and suggest such reform
'''H a''"d@ea's - msy be sd,issbIe, have re-.
po''sd' sud recommend % follows Tb., az.
,'''s'"0f be elected directly by the people, th.,
tbs Council be sbOIi,hsd. sud III. ses.,- .o,..,,.
'u'sd advisers TO the Etesotir. IA eli ,,,,o,,,.
rnep'' by the Governor. th.t on. So. a.
elected irofn eseh sOuniy. -nd onc from The si,,
Of b'l"mors' snd the, the dslrEs,io, from B.l.
"'no'e and the lsrEsr eosniics be- increased. add
," some u The smaller sountie, reduced fro.,
AtoS
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1837-02-02

JEFFERSON LAND. The fsrr, ~ Mr.
WILLIAM CANIEoS, sbpuI miles NYss, Of hi.
tom, containing 900 acres, ~As purchased fcv
days sauce by gentleman OF Mar, Iaud, MIR.
Josrfa CEoNwtLI, at is dollar, per acre one
half cash, the remainder on time -itl the usual
iut,rrst.
The Western fever raging Lately smons.l our
0'useh,. has thrown iuIo n.., ksl man, Of ,I,,
most valuable farms j, WILL Le sec" b. ref,r.
e"es TO oGr advertising e.!un,n,, that .,ye, !.
ehs'ee uasi' have just been .iGeL 10 the Lat.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1837-02-02
FrORsa Richmond.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
sArtyppay IAN Ia

Mr.. Almond offered The following
resolution:
Resolved. That the Committee Of
Schools and Colleges be instructed to
inquire into the expediency Of impos-
ing = tax upon bachelors over the age
OF ID years. TO be propor'ioned TO their
respective estates or snnua, incomes
and OF SO providing that the revenue
which may be derived from such tax.
shall constitute . fund, the income OF
which shall be appropriated 10 the sup
port and education Of destitute female
orphan children. under the superin
tendence OF II alden ladies over the
age Of IS years.
Mr.. Moore moved TO strike out the
word maiden" but before the ques-
ton was taken upon this, Mr.. Watkins
moved the indefinite pos,ponement OF
the resolution and amendment.
MIR. Almond sustained the propriety
Of adopting the resolution.
The question being then taken upon
indefinite PostPonement. was decided
IN the atiirmative-syes 81 noes IS.
On motion Of Mr.. Davenport, the
Committee Of Agriculture, SC. were
instructed to inquire into the expedien-
cy Of Incorporating a JOINT stock COM
pany, for the purpose Of erecting and
keeping on the lots Of Branch 4. Saun-
ders and Isaac A. Goddin, opposite the
Capitol Square. house OF public en-
ter.ainment. To be denominated the
Assembly House"
RAIL ROADS.
The bill prescribing certain general
regulations for the Incorporation OF Rail
Road Companies. was considered, sun.
dry amendments agreed to. after re-
marks by Messrs. Watkins. Fisher,
Dornan. Wiley. Harrison. Smith of I.
W., and May. and ordered TO be en-
crossed for third reading.
On motion of Mr., Watkins,
The House adjourned.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1837-02-02
SPORTING INTELLIGENCE

SPORTING INTELLIGESCE.-.7n oih,r
Trft!-Col HAMPTON. Of South Carolina. /,
tho fortunate owner Of fliy. "fuli sister TO
tho renowned Trihe." At the last races nj
Columbia, y. c, she the two miles purse
IN handsome style in two heats. She is called
Charlotte Ru.>e."
RopoLrH, TIE Conguersr Of N. Wsa"-
The owners Of Rodolph have sold him TO some
gentleman Of Missi,sippi for SIS ZOO. lie 4,
matched 10 run a four mile race with Hinda.
the champion OF Mississippi. over the hatcher
course. On the Goth Of April next, for 10, 900
dollars side.
JoHE BAscoNsE has been withdrawn from
the turf He showed lameness about the 6rst
Of The month. which continued TO increase,
and eventually proved 10 DO the curb.
G'o'gis ogHiRh the World Col crowell
OF Augusta. Geo. and the owner Of John Bas-
| eombe has challenged the friends OF RopoLPH.
"ihe conqueror Of the West" to run HIcEoAr
JouS. against him, over the Augusta Course,
four mile heats-and rs an inducement 10
oring Rodolph from the west-he will pu,
up $4,000 against go, 900; or he will run the
match over any course west Of tho mountain.
for $4,000 n aide. VIVA. will the "conqu. ror
Of The West" say to ths' Will he try aud ~.
tend the field Of his conquest to this side oil
the mountains
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1837-02-02

HE FLORIDA CAMPAIGN --C;-,.-.l
'LSur's Operations against tie lndi.n. In Flor.
a. have been, u is sid, A. unsurse..fI a. ,ho,
- AS Predees'sorI The suggestion eon,.inel
Va the following paragraph from Ne.-YnL
per VIC have see" thrO~n ouI before, and are IN.
cine" u tao belief that its adoption WouiI n,o,r
moro eHee'u'I "a ehierninslng the hostiles than
Tie y stem At present pploy ell for thai purn,,.
q" 90 IEAD-A slo,iou, speculation f,,
"oHetnS" would nov prcScbt itself, sod for the
t"'"en'' 700, ~ Congress - ouId sanction a
premium Ut .UOJ. At ., set lac AL for liz -
ture OF each Seminole Indian Snnno,, III
we're 200 indians; thia would so,t ill.,. &C.,
h'sS, ooe million Of doll.rs-but ~h.tth.u, H.
NW mas sifeaiIy cost un,llions, And NAV so., D
'nhohs more before IL 70 terminated A., H.. a.,
'mS'eht Ss'sm OF cabinet snd tent Operation, :,
r~' e.sr.ed on, leaving ifArigues and i-.Io,,.
'es out OF The Question:. Isrn. Jr.un'. rs.c,o, 4
:" iSInl'~ 10 $40 CO." lie ought 10 h.,, r.
VI tbe Everglades, With bslteaux nth -. G,rr,. =,
pos"'on To- operate u the right and l. r, 800,
"S peninsula. The Southern St4tcs tenn sitI
hA'Iy ~oodsmen, Who. n permitted TO o,,,r' :.
." 'he'r 'oSa hook. and no cabinet or .t.fF OF
ths"ibOtr their Operations would soon
good aeeouHt OF OscolA, Juuiter. and
every Indian ~ the enemy's esmp This 4.
campaign OF huBtsm~n. Iet ~o,,rn,,.', - y.
open Tie held by Offering 81 .OO1. he'd :, -,
ior The enemy. and pIsce uaymas,,r :, -. 80
pointed place "a East Florida With tie Ell, ~.
y 70 pohey op, and our vord Tor t. = .rigL,
90" h'i"' ShI teTninste the campaign. SLaald
n".'eh ute eye Of = nefDb,r Il Co,grc., A.,
a. 'OsS so TINE 10 bringing ops resoIu.i., =
""eIe 10 lhe soh OF DAVID Ctoeksus0
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1837-02-02
BURNING OF rur Trr.srpv

We learn from The lhtrllisoncer Of FRIDAY
last, hat Immediately OIL i.e opening of IN,
Circuit court on Thur sdly toornIny, the co,,r,
Proceeded to deliver its decision IN tie case Of
hieha'd H. White. IL will be remembered
mat IN this case the jury had brought in a YER
dict OF not gully. ON account of tho statute of
limitations, though they stated they believed
ann 70 nave been guilty of the charge contain
Ell 10 Tie Indictment Of burning the TREASURY
building. On this verdict the counsel C,r y
~. Uhik had moved for the DISCHARGE ~ ~.
eheoi' and had been opposed by MIR Kew. the
prosecuting attorney, on the grounds that the
verdict was not conclusive, il being Argument
awe, &c. Judge Norsell first delivered his
opinion, stating his reasons Why lie thou .bt
the verdict should be set aside judge Thr,,.-
ton next read his opinion, and conquered in
sentiment with the aforementioned Jud.r
Thai the verdict should he set aside and So
niTe Jseia' Gs moro" should be ordered Ju,I1,
CGsnch then delivered bis opinion. ditFrrln,
from his two learned colleague. The ma
Joriiy OF The Court, however. being in favor
oil "rsniTs JaeiSi de Rnpo," Judge Crsneh
concluded by stating the decision Of tho Court
to Too that the verdict he set aside.
Ia consequence Of this decision, Piehayd H.
"Ah' remains siill in prison, and has case will
be tried over again.
Case Of Harry Uhik. This r 40 the deci-
sion Of the Court on tho motion, made co
former day by MIR. Brent, for en- arrest Of
Judgment for reasons apparent on the record
Judge Morsell delivered his opinion m favor
OF The notion; Judges Craneh and Thruston
then delivered severally their opinions. with
'he reasons thereof, sglinst the motion. The
maJoriiy OF the Court there fore decided again.,
'he motion. and consequently tho verdict Of
gully against Harry White remain. undis-
lurbed. The prisoner. who was present In
'"e Court, was then remsnded 10 PRISON, and
~iii be brought up this morning TO receive
judgment.
The Inislligsncer Of Saturday states that
"Iia"y Hhiis, convicted of being concerned
70 burning tue Treasury building m March
1854 was yesterday sentenced by the Circuit
Court 10 ten years imprisonment 10 the Peni.
Tertiary.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1837-02-02

mr.. J. " Adams presented Ia the IIolte oI
hsprs'eI'a'F,s. oHc day Last .,ek, IaiHrr-nyI
separate petitions 10 relation 10 tlr abolition. Of
Slavery !" the Di,'riS, Of Colun,Lia. at. r,or.
"'>'"g l'-y'the L. 8. T.lrgrsphj to..e az H.
""'duai. once Pie.idcnt u the United Stat.
~'."shng AID esviilins about ihe.e mi.rr,Ll,
"''o"'-' taking up the time Of the House. and
s'""s h''n's'I 60 the je,,s and ridieulr Of hu,..
"feds Who make sport Of his an,i,,"