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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-07-26
GRAFTON.
GEORGE 'GY1-. lAAlM9D TYo 81 s. :
Delivered iH CbnrIcsiown, JoIJ 4, iSJs.
EsIIosr CiH=,n,s

EsHosr CiTsSH,s
Ii has oeen remarked ;hat zone Of the
noblesi spectacles 10 be witnessed on earth
IS brave man struggling against adyersi-
ty.' Equally true Is this when applied
to persons collected together in society
II is proofiha men are possessed Of mo-
raj qualities worthy ofour high admiration.
when they. individually or collectively,
evince a disposition 10 sustain unaycida.
bic adversely with fortitude, but properly
10 excr, all their powers 90 enable them
10 avert threatened calamity.
The history Of the United States from
the very beginning, isrep!ete with event,
To at call for our acknowledgment Of the
truth Of this TemArk-mofe particularly
and more readily are We impressed with
II when We review the account ol The Grst
seitlementin New England. We cannot
but admire the frmness and the spirit Of
the men " ho clUng 10 their religious opin-
IONS IN defiance Of tho Act OF Uniformity.
v hich babe them conform 20 a different
faith, then established ~ England, who
refused 10 submit 10 the persecution that
followed, who severed themselves from
their homes. and chose the dangeu. the
priva,ions the tacnGccs Of long voyage
bv sea. residence in q Wild and unriyil.
iLed country. a close proximity 10 fierce
and warlike savages. Voluntarily eXiled,
they manfDlly encountered the most Tor.
midable obstacles. and cheerfUlly submit.
ted TO sufenng and distress a. the pfice
Tor which they purchased religious rec.
dom and immunity from persecution.
The promise that the adoption Of such I
course gave. was not disappointed these
I bold and hardy pioneers 81 liberty having
SECURED title t. he sol by purchase. be
cane a nucleus around which others soor
collected, they improved and glsJJene,
[ the face Of nature by their Lahore, Ties
checked The inroads Of their hostile neigh
bor', they engaged successfully IN com
meToe--ihey we're prosperous aud happy
!; will certainly not be deemed invidiou
% eHrfess The opinion that The other colo
MES. those that sprung Up around Masal
chusetls and perhaps those fsr South ofhci
planted az different times snd under dii
fereut eircumstsnces we're emulouS q
her example. and assimilaied themselve
to her There are many obvious reason
Why they I'll should have felt the identi
" Of their rslaiions 70 England and hsv
known that sggressions on ore were a
gtessions on eli, and u vas well foF ther
ell that MsssaebUssiis. the colony mo-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-07-26
FOURTH OF JULY.
EsPoN nee.
CmARLlsrowS, July 5, 1888.

CmARLLsTowS, July S, 1888.
To GroRGE WI. RANsoS, Esa:
The Committee Of Arrangements for the
celebration Of the late Anniversary Of American
Independence, being highly gra,.ded with the pa
trouc and ohivalrous sentiments expressed in
your Grafton on thar occasion, respectfully ask
Of you cory OF your address, T.. publication
Bc pleased, sir, to accept our present friend
ship, and good wishes Tor your future welfare and
prosperity. Respectfully, yours, &c.
RICHARD WILLIAMS,
JOHN REED,
II. Y. GALLAHER.
CHARLES r. HARDING,
THOMAS RAwLlNS.
GEO ". SAPPlNGTOS,
Conw.ifiet II .lTrIn gcr'leI,!y.
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PRINTED AND PUBLISHED WEEKLY


Of my children. = But gradually these
feelings and the circumstances " hich pro-
dueed them, passed away. aud now | am
Fixed as described above, contented and
happy: and if che can make up her mind
to come, I should be glad TO see nv
sister here; Il she does come let her bring
as many comforts as possible. Africa is
not land flowing in milk and honey
until industry has made 1t so. or lie, her
bring on, with her the usual trade goods.
such q, tea cups. SC. &c. some hard mo-
ney: for this is current here, and silver
will procure many little comforts from
vessels on the coast. which otherwise
could no. be got. With fervent prayer
Tor you welfare. AN, dear old master.
yours truly, FANNY DEyrSroRr.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-07-26
.HD OONpCOIY,

a FEMALE SEMINARY will be opened in
IN Shepherdsto~n. on Monday. September
S,h. by MISS WEBER, In which ,siil be laugh,
The usual branches Of a Young LADIES' Educa-
toa, including Reading, PenmanshiP, Arithmetic,
= critical knosledse Of the English Language
Composition, Rhe toric, Geogr Apply, History, Boz
tany, Natural aud Intellectual Philosophy, and
Chemistry; the Mathematical Projection Of
Mas, Drawing, Painting, and other Ornamental
Branches.
Miss w. has taught with much success, in con-
junction with her sister. Mrs. TrawIn, in Win
chester, and has also occupied the situation OF
ncipal of the Female Academy at Martinsburg,
Chambcrs6urg, Pa, aud Front Royal. The most
satisfactory Testimonials OF qua eations may be
seen on application TO Rev. DIR. MARTA, Martins
burg, or Rev. HarSrave, shePherd,,o~n.
July 10, 1888.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-07-26
CARRIERS HOTEL,
GharICSfO~m Va.

FNVHiS new, large. and eommodioOs House,
situated the main street. short distance
rs't % the Court House, - now prepared 10
''.-,iin company on large scale, 10 the best
- and most comfortable manner. Additions
'a ii5use have recently been made, and the
Cited up With Visw TO accommodate the
itf..ilnE publio and others IN style and man
i.r unsurpassed al sny sHaDitshmsnt West Of
&C. Blue Ridge.
The Propuetor's engagements st the shannon
isie Sptngs will not interfere with the arrange
r'enis 81 tbs ,Nousc every department Of
which will continue 20 be conducted 90 . man.
rtrto insure entire satfsfaction.
ISAAC y. CARTER, .igsaf
Sf4vt7 f-1s
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Aook Mf fhts Enrnersl

TUVuE subscriber having purchased he we'll
tn1va Nlt on Bullskin. ku0sn by il,e usme
~ C1nesy's Mhl, sud hsving pct u 20 complete
s.rur. tnnksu would b. cell f0r fsrmsfs 60 give
h.ls ell before they dispose Of tscir crops iis
f..i, s,u sssarcd thst from bs ssPefirusc % tlI'
Ning iiusiuess. be ill b. ahic % give grHsfsl g.
'".cuou ie udi psy ~ 81 times thc highest tssl
tnt.t ~ good ne rchantsble Whcpt. Fsfmeft Oh.
NJ prtfer ~ have their Who's ground, ean 81
. pr d,iVrfsd q 10Y point on The Raj Road. w.
81 give one barrel u suprf6nr Flour ~ ewes!
81. ponds a Mcrchantablr Wheat
JOnNsEY EASTON.
ilrf7 ts4a Am
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Cn4nfrsrovv, july igIh. ls3s.

CHARiESrowS July iglh. ls3s
GrSrirMLN-I have lic honor % ac..uOw-
ledge the receipt Of Your communication Of the
9Th instant. An ap5lcsy IS due YOU ;or the delay
Of my answer. Il Is tins: Your favor diI not
reach me until four or five DAYS after its date
II was my Intention to comply with the Icquc Q
conveyed through that medium, VIZ. To place N
your hand, copy Of tie grafton delivered on
the +ih instant, for publication bu,, before do
ing 50, II was necessary to transoribe the whole
adiEcss, N order 10 throw D; INTO lcg.o,c form.
Repeated interruptions have not left me time FOR
ihc purpose, until the prcscn, day. ! herewith
transmit to YOU copy Of tie address
cannot avoid expressing INV thanks, gentle
men, for he favorable terms ~ which you have
spoken of my humble and hurried effort. II
there be anything IN /, deserving oftho,e terms 10
the theme which prompted 1t be gwen the praise.
Cold indeed must be The heart that = not excited
TO generous cmotionS-craven aust be The spirit
that IS no, aroused to manly animation by the
subject of the production IN question.
was Granhed and pleased 20 receive the n
rance Of the existence OF feelings Of friendship
and regard, contained IN your letter. You will
allow me- gentlemen. to say that they are crate
fully, cordially rccrprocaied.
Most respectfully. yours,
GEO. WIN. RANSOM.
MeSsr RIcuarD WILLIAMS, JOINS REDO
ii. y. GILt,HfE, CHAS. Il. HAEplND,
tn. R,wIINs, Go. W. SArTI~STos,
COMMITTEE of .qrrUl -rrnsuis
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-07-26
Fem IL. Mo York Commercial .idre,,i,.r.

Fem the Moo Fork C0nmtrsial .fdrer ii,rr.
ABOLITION OF THE WASE.-Our read
ers have already been spprised of the de-
cisivo action Of the New York Conference
Of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in re-
lation TO the agitation Of the subject Of
sbolitionism by a few members Of that
body " ho we're disciplined for their course
on :hat subject. and required henceforth
churches. Since that time the New Eng
land Conference, held at Boston, have,
by vote Of 81 20 81. adopted plan Of
pacifcation. by which large majority Of
the more intelligent and influential aboli.
tionists in that body. have agreed to aban-
don all anti-slavery conventions, societies
and publications in the church bearing
the Methodist name, as well aS all the
pee uliari;ies Of the party.
BY the Maine Wesleyan Journal Of Sa-
turday. received this morning, We per-
ceive that the Name Conference, JUS,
held at Wiscasset. have adopted the paci-
fication plan by vote Of 81 in the aiIir-
native, and only in the negative, and
this after the Rev. o. Scott. the great sgi.
iator on the subject, had the opportunity
Of exerting himself TO the utmost TO pre-
vent The measure. The document il
published with the sign manual of each OF
the ninety five ministers, who thus agree
by common consent that the churches
will no longer be disturbed by this excit.
ing subject. The example will no doub,
be followed in the New Hampshire Con.
ference. now in session, and IN ihi, event
throughout the whole of New England
so far as Methodism is concerned, the
churches will have peace.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-07-26
.2Ei53 B2fe.HGB5% SPAIN G3,
NJ Bath, Morgan County, Va.
a1T!k
THE PAVILION HOTEL

4 r thrs Watering Place, - open for the re-
N cept,on OF company.
This house Is furnished throughout with pure
h,ir mattresses and best linen sheeiing; and IN
TIN, particular, has been pat upon a footing Of
equality with the best Hotels.
The whole establishment has undergone q
thorough overh1uling aud cross-eNamina,on -
Every arrangement has been made with refer
ence 20 the comfort and convenience of visitors
and IL will be the aim OF the under'igned that
1t, operations shall Oc so conducted that, while
there may be all the ease and freedom Of the
public house. 1t shall exhibit the quiet aud de-
eOfum Of the well-ordered private one.
JOHN STROTIIER
Iuiv II. 1879 1t
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THE MARSHALL HOUSE,

u lHHfT cT hiHs and Tai SHttlIl .IItEaladi "a
~ {.
fLai, ne Trsakha HsuV HoiI)
~FrViS commodious Establishment has just
rni~rgone a thorough repair. and IS fttsd
r..s ueW and suitable furniture. The situs-
. D end convenience Of this House will enable
. f-1grict0r 90 accommodate those who may
tie most comfortable ~ le-ssy inferior
18s N the District Borders by the day.
week, uonth, or year, will be thankfully re-
clr-l q moderate charges.
ELIAS EDMoNDS.
-. I-1a - En-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-07-26

WE Miu situated on Buliskio. known By
us name Of IIsinss Brick Mill. and Tor
"7'ral years occupied By John Cisuson, % Tor
f'.i Possession given on the 10Th inst FOR
''ms spply 10 Dsbiei HaiLss on The pre- misss,
Ii9 The subses.bsr.
SAMUEL MCPHERSON
lays, 1881
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-07-26
NO. 26.

menls would be wrought by the men who
had given ihis proof OF noble daring. He.
whose acts had called forth this manifes-
ta,ion OF indomiiaDle spin. and energy,
might have augurcd well for the cause
tha; IL sustained; be night have forescen
from, the very moueut that the broad ban
neT which bore freedom 10 America SUBJ
s,antially inscribed on IT'S gl,iteriug folds.
was ~uuir-ied ~ 'tc breeze that those
whose glory 1t VAS TO see THAI banner
floating % eT them. would never rest until
IT could be botne, uHopposeJ from one
cad OF their country 10 the other.
Our celebration Of ihiS auuiversay iS no
IDLE pageant. la the peIico, Tuition OF the
Independence WhiCh, until the fourth OF
July, 10. had never c.cn been claimed.
We assemble 10 indulge IA The hallowed
rccollccnouS hat must psc dominate an tho
breasts OF as all on ihis occ5 s.on--for tho
purpose Of rendering a grateful homage to
the memory - our beneiactCIs-for the
purpose Of inLib.ng, ii We have At not. OF
ohcf,shing II ve have IL, The SpiIli which
Mas manifested On Tie natal day Of our H.
ber'y-and ior the purpose uf proving
that Ne can, and DO. appreciate the rich
Is; boon ever accorded 10 mOTtals ty .
bountcouS Heaven.
THIS IS nation festival let us dismiss
from our thoughts oil that can interrupt
lis tcstiviiy, let Us strengthen the bond
OF union among oursciyes, let Ne Danish
oil sectional jealousy, and gave our hearts
10 our country. cur Whole country, let Us
cas-. aside all recollection or anticipation
OF personal iisseniion. aud let man meet
man as hl, iI.cnd an BROTHER All musi
on tins day acknowledge thc existence Of
kindred and con ,cnlAl lcelng,, all arewcr-
, slipping al the sane slnne-ali axe IN spi-
I at kueohng al the same altar, an altar
/ consecra,ed ~ many a noble sacrifice.
bathed IA the blood ct many manly heart
shame On .he man who would rollu.e
/ AZ BY bringing 10 u an UNIV og,hy Offering
This l. bnsht and happy anniversary
ioI Us my icliow-CHiIcus. butt as a day
! Of gloom, anxiety aud douot to tie pairi-
\ OTIS Who gave IL - rs 10 celebrate. there
( was no rejoicing W,ih them, Tie fate OF
/ Themselves and VI their country Was rest
/ my upon contingencies. there Was before
/ them many a day Of toll u sly night OF
| waichIng, mlnya cNcgc IuNaa0l.many
/ field 1T carnage, tt,y ladlo " abe through
/ blood 10 their Iud,pcI,.Cc, they had 10
/ DIVE tue !Ton car Of victory over thc pros
( tate bodies a m,n Who lal once been
/ their hroihers II Was not until the Both
. day of No,cmbcr. -, AM after 4 seven
" years var, that they Icapcd their Ich re-
] ward, but When TIL, Was attained, they
/ must have experienced jcs'cc ol plea.
sure never before enjoyed ~ WoItals, as
they REQUIRED to the fourth - Jolly. 56.
( and thought We have IeOGcTcd that day
glorious for all future tmc. They rcs,
/ have been more than men IT they did not
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-07-26
DtssOfUfiOsi.

gAHE public are respectfully notified, that the
- partnership heretofore existing between
the subscribers at lialtown. under the hrm oil
l.TE, & TERRiLL, was this day dissolved by
mutual consent All those having claims against
u., as well as those in our debt, arc requested &c
come forward and make settlement, which ma!
be done with either Of us.
JOUS o. YATES,
WM. l.. TERRiLL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-07-26
Apprentices Wanted.

"ASTED. To learn the carpenter Bu.i-
w ness, two Boys from the ages OF IL 10
Il Year,. They must DO OF strict; moral char
Aeier. Of steady and industI ious habits. ard from
the eSaairy- those accustomed TO trork. To BOYS
Of the above description TOR none other need sp-
Ply a good situation Is offered.
BENJAMIN TOMLlNS0S.
CharlestoMn, July -. ls3S.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-07-26
MI O)vr~Iaal1t

UNyITES the citizens Of Charlcstown and vi
II entity TO his intention To remain at Mr.. Car
ter's Hotel for some days, Tor the purpose Of
suead,ng to those who NAV he DESTROYS Of eou-
.uhing han concerning their Teeth.
Ju'y 10 ls33 10
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-07-26
Cd
RtcHMoSD. July l6.

RICHMOND, July 10.
FIRE.-A fire occurred in our city a.
bout half past eight o'clock on Saturday
night in the Cabine, Shop OF Mr.. John H..
Allen, on the cross stree, above the Eagle
Hotel. leading from Main 10 Cary street,
which was entirely destroyed. 1t COM
munieated TO the al dining building occu-
pied, on The basement story, by Mr.. Alex
ander Russell, as Carpenters Shop. and
by Messrs. Bailie s. Gallaher above with
their Job Printing Office, which sustained
some Injury and was in imminent danger.
but was preserved by the vigilance of the
firemen, among whom Mr.. Arsell was par
iicnlarly conspicuous. The buildings be-
longed 10 Mr.. Robert Greenhow and were
insured.
Mr.. Allen was insured on his establish
ment TO the amount of s ! 900. but says IL
will not cover his losses. We sincerely
regret the serious Inconvenience and
trouble which Messrs. BaiIie s Galllher
must suffer from the centurion into which
their type were thrown the conse-
quence Of the hurry and hustle in getting
! them from he house before il was well on
| fire. Their loss will be some $500, aud
no insurance. Compiler.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-07-26

IMPORTANT 70 SrocR MAKERS. Queen
Victoria has Issued her royal orders, de-
elaring 1t 20 be her sovereign pleasure and
will that no gentleman shall appear at
her drawing room IN black stock. III
now said 10 be disrespectful to ladies 20
appear a, dinner or IN the evening with
black cravats or stocks.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-07-26

A IIrxr.-The Colonial Legislature Of
Virginia, in 1863. enacted law ia the
words following, TO wit: "A member Of
the House. for bsisg disguised with over
much drink, shall be fined frs: time,
100 pounds tobacco, second time, 300
pounds ditto; third time. 1000 pounds
ditto" Such law some two centuries
after, would have greatly relieved the bur
thens OF the commonwealth.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-07-26
ME- 81 GOyNOHNlN,

"ANISG purchased the Goods, sc. Of Mes,rs.
III Yates ~ Terriil, al IIa'ltown, the subscTI-
Der throws himself upon the favorable consdera-
lion Of his friends aud The old customer, Of the
Establishment. lie will add. in a few days, to
bis preIent stock. supply Of entirely
NEW GOODS,
which will embrace every article usually kept ia
q country Store. Ills friends and the public may
rest assured that bis Goods will be sold AZ cheap
as at any other Store IN the county. Call aud
judge Tor yourselves
DANIEL C. HENKLE.
IIalitown. July 10, 1888.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-07-26

From F. DAyINroRr Ia Mr.. ADAM wEvFE, OF
Frederick, late Of this county, now of Wash
ingion county. Maryland.
Carr PALAiAs, WEST ArRicA,2
NIarrh ~ lsls
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-07-26

II is stated that more bills we're passed
during the last three days Of the late scs-
sion OF Congress. than m the whole Of tie
rest Of the time altogether! And more
left undone than has been accomplished
IN seven months time.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-07-26

It's stated by Mr.. HARLAN, ofKen.
in his speech on the expenditures IN the
appropriation bills. that The FLORIDA val
had cost the government upwards d
twenty thousand dollars day
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-07-26

Extraordinary iasi1Hos II mental DE-
raagsmsnf- An acquaintance Of ours.
nota thousand miles from Manchesier.
and Who for some lime past has worn a
mtianoholly aspect. was not made fenfi-
bic Of bis alteration Of mind, until few
DAYS ago. when he was caught "a the soi
Of eounlerfeiiing the notes of the Holly
Springs Bank.-.NaHeAesfsv l.h,sfisslPpi)
Hhg.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-07-26

Issdore, a Freedman, Tho dresses
Queen Vietoua's hair is paid eei~eer
two and three thousand dollars pes an
nun Tor his delicate isbop.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-07-26

CuRE FOR DfAnRHGA-The following
j., said 20 be certain cure for the diafr'
hna. II should De cut GOT and preserved
"Parch bali punt OF rice until IT IS per.
feclly brown. boil q down as - usually
done. eat It slowly. and It will stop the
mos, alarming dianbea N few hours.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-07-26

TALLrYRAvD has provided IN his VIII
that the memoirs Of his tunes written by
himself, and said to be very extensive
shall not be published until thirty year
after bis death.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-02-07
Correspondence of the Baltimore Patriot,
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2, 1888.

Mr.. RIvEs brought forward to-day
the projet which he wishes to substitute
| for the whole of the Sub Treasury
Bill. 1t proposes to re-organize the
State Bank Deposite System. Under
his plan, the number of banks selected
as repositories of the government are
to be limited to twenty. five, and to be
chosen from among the most solid and
respectable in the different places in
which it is expedient to have deposi:o.
ries-lhe number and locality to be
determined in reference to the wants of
the Treasury, and convenience for ia.
clitating its fiscal operations.
The selected banks must of course
redeem their notes in specie, and must
have furnished satisfactory evidence of
their sound condition, the names of
their President, and Directors, a copy
of their charter, &c.
They are to be selected by the Sec.
rotary of the Treasury il during the
session of Congress, the choice must
be approved by joint resolution of both
houses /; and, if during the recess, the
selection must be submitted to Congress
at the session next ensuing.
The Banks are to give the Secreta.
ry and Treasurer regular returns res.
pectng their conditlon-weekly state
ments of the Treasurer's accounts on
their books and also to allow the Se-
cretary TO inspect all the books neces.
sary TO show the state ofthose ac-
counts provided however, that no right
is given to inspect the books referring
only to the concerns of private indivI-
duals. The deposite Banks are to
give, without cost to the government,
all the necessary aid for making trans
fers of the public moneys; and TO
render all the services which were
required by law from the bank of the
United States and its branches.
The Secretary of the Treasury is to
require additional security, from the
selected banks, when, in his opinion,
the public interest requires it.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-02-07
On motion of Mr.. Rufin

On motion OF MT. NUM-, =.
Resosred, For the purpose OF cu''i-
valing personal acquaintance a''ons
tho roembars Of the Ediioria. corps,
and f,f renewing aud continuing the
L;,dtv and cordial intercourse which
~, been SO happily commenced, and
MISC to strengthen, amend, or complete
the course of measures now adopted
and left imperfect--that another Con.
yention Of the Editors and Publishers
Of Virginia, be held in the city Of
Richmond, on the 22d of February,
1899.
On motion OF Mr.. Sands,
RESOLVED, That il be recommended
to Editors, not TO employ any appren-
,ice, who may have left the service Of
his employer before the timo for which
he is engaged to serve shall have ex-
pred, unless with the consent of the
former employer.
On motion OF MIR. Ricketts,,
Resolved, That the Secretary be in
structed to tender the thanks OF this
Convention to the Presidents and Di.
rectors of the Richmond and Freder.
icksburg, and the louisa Rail Road
Companies. for the courtesy extended
10 the Editors of the State in atfordng
them the facilities OF a free passage on
their respective roads.
On motion, Resolved, That the pro-
ceedings of this Convention be publish
ed in the several papers OF this Com.
monwealth, and that the Editors not
present, be requested to signify their
acquiescence in, or dissent from the
principles embraced in the foregoing
resolutions.
On motion Of Mr.. Hunter,
ResolUed, That the thanks OF the
Convention be rendered to the Presl-
dent, for the digniied, impartial and
agreeable manner in which he has pre-
sided over its deliberations.
On motion oil Mr.. Snowden,
Resolred, That the thanks of the
Convention be rendered to the Secre-
tary, for the satisfactory manner in
which he has discharged his duties.
THOMAS RlICiiIE,
Chairman.
WIN. NJ. BLACKBOARD,
Secretary.