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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-10-10

sTAUNroN coNvENTIoN.AThe Pre-
amble and Resolutions adopted by this talented
And patriotic body will be found on our 6rss
page. They contain. says the Lynchhury vir-
Gician, fund Of matter Tor reflection. condensed
into the smallest possible compass BY one Of the
most senieniious and nervous writers Of the age
--B. w. Leigh, Esq. II will be seen that he
barely glances NJ The abuses Of the Administers
tion, which il is Ire great object Of the Wing
party to rrc,ify, and which, As all candid men
will admit, can only be effected b. change OF
rulers.
The Convention was attended by many Of
yirgnias most distinguished sons, and its de-
alterations were characterized throughout BY
the most entire harmony and perfect unanim-
iiy. But sentiment was hesrd-thst the
Spoilers must. sooner later. be disposscssed OF
the power which they have 80 shameiessly aLus-
ed-thai the honor and the interest Of the coun-
Try, the integrity of lis Constitution and the pfe-
scrva,ion OF its hbcriies, demand n change OF
Rulers. Enthusiasm was the order Of the day.
a holy arior in the cause Of the counry. de-
termination to sacrifice all minor differences, all
personal snupaihies and predictions, To the at
iainment Of the great ends in view, peryaded
and Influenced all the members Of the Convex
ton. Its happy influence will, we hope, be frl,
IN inducing energy and inSpirinr confidence and
zeal in every individual OF the Opposition. The
ball has been put in motion let il be kept in
motion by a thorough county and neighborhood
organization. and by the active, strenuous, and
concentrated exeriions Of every opponent Of mis-
rule and corruption Our GLORIOUS beginning
will be OF little avail. unless followed up by vi
gcrous and unremit,ed action; but give us this,
and the People VIII triumph over the drilled
Eeroenaries Of the Executive. and bring back
the Government to its pristine economy, sim
pliei;y, and Repr5.icanism.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-10-10

MoRUs MISUNDERSTANDING TO
the New York correspondent ofthe Unit
ed States Gazette, there was sale % Mo-
rus Mnlticaulis trees upon Long IsIssd on
Saturday. The small onOs brought IL a
% cents, the large ones % 33 cents.
some brAnched trees from the roots sold
at 80 % cents. Alpines and Eia.as
brought II % cents. The time viii
come when the Alpines will sell better
than any others in this country. They
will stand the climate when all others fail,
aad though they do not grow 30 rapidly
as the Multicaulis, yet their leaves are
larger and much heavier. The number
OF trees sold was about 900. 900, for which
over $4,000 were recsyed.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-10-10

The Deed Co-summaisd.-The Rev. ].
Pierpont has been dismissed from his so.
ciety. Alta meeting Of the proprie,ors Of
Pews last evening. the vote in favor Of
his dismis,ion stood sixty-,hree TO sixty.
We understand that several pews were
bought MP by dealers in rum during the
last fortnight. in order 10 bring sbout this
result. Mr.. Pierpont is dismissed by a
majority Of The Pew holders in Hollis st.
Church. for his oPPosItion to ISTEMPER-
'AScE
But Mr.. Pierpont has many friends in
his congregaiion--warm and devoted
friends who will never forsske him--and
Others OF the same religious persuasion Will
doubtless gladly gather around him.
Bss,oa .Mer. Journal
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-10-10

Not long sgo, he Administrators MAJORITY 10
baltimore ranged from so 90 e,ght huhired i.
NoE fiey SCI a majority q four hundfed onlg.
and are shouting lhai il D. no uorss.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-10-10

DESTRUCTIVE FIRES IN .N;r FORK and
Philadeiphia---A Gre broke out in Philadelphia,
on Friday night last, in store on South wharves
between Chestnut and Market Streets, facing the
Delaware river, and ragged the whole night. a
strong northeast wind prevailing. Torty-hve
valuable buildings, including large number OF
stores, Is or 20 Of the most extensive Wholesale
houses, and many large warehouses, were totally
destroyed. together with a great portion Of their
contents Several persons were killed and
wounded while laboring 10 arrest the fire or save
their goods. The Philadelphia Gazette says it
was the most destructive fire which has ever oc-
cured IN that city, and estimates the los, si
six hundred thousand dollars-a great portion Of
~hIeh will fall on the insurance Offices. There
are varions snrmises concerning the eause Of the
fire, which many suppose was the work Of en-
incendary.
In the City Of New-York, on Sunday morning
last, very destrurtive ERE also occurred. The
entire block o. valuable buildings bordering on
Water, Fulton, and Front streets, aud on Bur
ling Strip, Vas, with the exception OF three or
-four buildings. entirely destroyed. Between 30
and 90 large warehouses and stores were con-
sumed. The ere broke out at I, and ragged with
great violence {" :, A. NJ. fresh wind blow
ing all the time. The sparks reached Eldridge
street and set several houses on fire, which were
also destroyed. Respecting this FIRE, the New
York Correspondent Of the u. S. Gazette says:
e Any eSiima,e Of the amount of loss sustained
must, think. he very vague. but fully one NIL
hon is spoken Of, large proportion Of whish
vas insured The stock OF goods in Mr. Haieh;'s
Silk s:ofe, which was totally consumed. was cs.
t'ma,ed at 25O, 900 dollars" Ills not stated how
ihiS FIRE originated
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-10-10

TREAsURT NoTEs.-The Secretary OF
the Treasury states officially that the a0-
giegate amount Of outstanding Treasury
notes. authorised TO be issued under the
different Acts Of Congress. was. on the Ist
instant. 50. 7O7. 3S4, so.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-10-10

We learn from the Naichez Free Trader
that four gentlemen OF the city Of Vieks-
burg have subscribed ttoenfy thousand
dollars TO the Methodist centenary fund
Judge Lane giving six thousand Of that
sum.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-10-10

The encamPment OF U. States troops at
Trenton, broke up on Monday last.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-10-10

WHEAr.-Over 10, 900 bushels ofwhest
from various Western places. were anoat
at Buffalo at ono time last week. II cost
about 80 cents per bushel al Buffalo, Of
hne quality r. Jour. Com.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-10-10

Unexpected BiyH.-We were invited
yesterday by Mf De Seiding II The Mo.
scum, 70 look At the progeny Of The large
rattle snake. which IN Il, vire cage has
often attracted the notice Of yiaiefs there.
Thus serpent gave birth, a lev days ago.
30 four young ones. lively lile creatures
each about sex or eight inches long. The
old one has been 10 The Museum shout
two months. She IL more than usually
fierce since The birth Of her young. tio.
icniiy agilaiiog her ralilcs and dariing
out her Tongue. when any one uiolests
the cage. What is singular respecting
ibis reptile, We are told that during tie
two months IN which Il has been 10 Alr
De Seedlings possession. Il hss eaten no.
thing, although small animais, such AZ
mice and birds, have been frequently pot
INTO The cage - Bot. .gnsricaa.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-10-10
Total

Judge SueIs agricultural newspaper.
called the "Cullivaior," published IN Al
bany. has circulation Of twenty thou.
sand copies. This shows the interest
which IL eheTished 10 agricultural pur.
suits among the farmers Of The North.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-10-10
THE SURPLUS REVENUE.

Kentucky was entitled TO Si.9t1 GIG
o3 OF the surplus revenue, ordered by act
CT Congress 10 be distributed among the
States. We have only received 81, l33.-
157 30. The balance due W., and paya.
bic by law on the let day Of January
last. is Sf77.9i9 -. This sum has been
demanded BY Col. Davidson. (Ia,e Treas
urer) as long ago as the 10Th OF May last.
and THERE WE'RE NO FUNDS TO PAY 1T.
The Sub TreasUrers OF Mr.. Van buren,
had appropriated the balance on hand 10
their own use. Have any of the States
been paid i-LeringfOa Ky Int.
We have not heard Of any State in
particular that has been paid; at any rate
New York is still in the yocaiive. The
fourth ins,almcnt may be found IN the
last report Of the secretary Of the Treasu-
~, under the head Of "extras'--"miscel-
lanies"-'contingencirs'--''inciden,s. !"
SC. &c. SC. Mr.. Woodbury. was unxil-
ling 10 give il 10 the States, lest they
should waste il in internal improvements.
and such nonsense.--N. y. Courier.
Virginia is in the same box with Ken
.ucky and New York. She is entitled TO
more than halt million OF dollars under
the Distribution Act; but she cannot get
cent Of II. IhiTiy.nine niiiioas squsn-
dered annually by the Government in
'erfraordinary erpendifures,' have swal-
lowed mp all The resources OF the Treasu-
~. The money due 10 the States has
been dissiraied Upon useless objects,
consumed in paying The hos, Of Office
holders, or stolen by such men as Swar,-
won't and Price. The people may whistle
for their dues. and in addition make up
their minds TO submit, to increased taxa.
ton, unless they will substitute honest
and economical agents for the pro1igaie
prodigals who now have the lingering Of
the public Richmond ,Yaig.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-10-10

a NEw IDKs - Ta5reHEeaf notions are
mullifs1ogs. Bat this We believe. from
The Barre Gazette. T. lhe vssyissts
who was that man what fuqgpsd an
brelias viih nt one rainy day last week
and forgot 70 leave hsn'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-10-10

You may have seen in the foreign news
some mention made OF the discovery in
Russia, ola new electric power for driving
machinery. On Saturday. received a
letter from young american. now in 81.
Petersburg, mentioning the apparatus, and
| will give you an extract from IL:
In my last mentioned the experiments
whiea were being made with the Electro
Telegraph. ] have now 10 aIlude 70 the
same mysterious agent differently aapli-
ed. A steamboat has been constructed
galvanic power; and more properly per-
ha7s, 10 be propelled by the electric
fluids. believes home. we call il cleo
tro-magnetic, do We not,
"The apparatus is very similar 20 Ds.
venpori's, il | understand the description
YOU have given me; but magnetic plates
are used Instead Of bars. The battery is
formed Of wires Of the different metals in
stead Of sheets. The experiments have
resulted in comr'eie success so far as the
of the new application, and
from the interes. which has been taken in
them by the Russian governmest, ample
means will be provided 10 continue and
complete The invention"
In another part OF the letter. the writer
says that the expcrime nts have only been
in progress about six months. and he be.
lIevcs that before the year7ls4I we shall
have Russian steamer (he knows no,
what else TO call III coming TO New York
by magnetic electricity.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-10-10

GoLD lines IN VIRGIN,A.-Tbere are
10 gold mines in Goochlsnd, is in Orange,
III in CuIpePper 2G in Spoisyivania. 10
in Stafford, and 6 in FauquieI: in all so.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-10-10

The Centensry-of Methodism was cele-
brsteG in this city last Monday evening
at Wesley Chapel by one Of the most
crowded congregations ever witnessed
within its walls. The ceremonies, as we
are informed. were OF the most interest.
ing character. The venerable STEpnrN
G.. RosZEL, addressed the meeting, sta.
ting that he had been a minister Of the
Methodist Episcopal Church for fify.one
years. His "reminiscences Of earthly
Methodism were very appropriate and in
teresiing. MIR. Roszel was succeeded in
his address by the Rev. 6. G.. CooKMAN,
who spoke in his usual feIici'ous man.
ner After these addresses bad been de-.
livcred. subscriptions exceeding $4,000
were made for the Centenary Fund -
One lady contributed donation OF 200
acres OF land, situated in Teas. suppose
TO be worth 50 per acre.
The performances Of the Choir were
excellent. The anthems selected were
extremely well adapted TO the occasion.
We understand that this il the first
Centenary Meeting held in Washington.
and that u will be followed by others in
the different Methodist Churches Of our
ciiy.-.Val. InL
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-10-10

The Cleveland Ohio Herald says that
there have been shipped from thu, port. by
vessels, from the Let Of September 10 the
18th, sixty thousand seven hundred and
forty bushels wheat, snd FIVE thou.
sand one hundred and xix barrels of -four
Considerable quantities Of flour have also
been shipped BY 'ieamboais BY The same
place.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-10-10

a Bull broke into a Mrliicanlis field in
Missouri and ate and destroyed 5000
worth n trees. We suppose his hide win
be silk yelye; in short lime.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-10-10
We are informed that Groner G. B.p.

We are informed that GroRGr G. Han
KISS, Esq. Of Hardy county. raised this
season. from one .4cre 0f ground. ONE
HUNDRED AND SEVENTY. EIGHT
BUSHELS OF CORN. Nc ~. euliiva.
ted the same Wilh view Tor premium
si the approaching Agrisuliufal Exhibi.
ton 81 Hardy county. add tbs husking
and measuring Of the coHN vas attended
TO BY dIsiniefesied. intelligent add high
ly respectable citizen Of Moofefeld. This
- the most extraordinary yield, from one
acre n ground that We have ever heard
Of Truly, may The South Branch Bot.
IONS BE- termed The "GsRDEn sPors" 81
the Union - Ronnsy IafsiHqsncsr.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-10-10

SaALL Butts The lsw az Ohio.
which prohibits The banks of that Stale
from paying out any bills under Eve dol.
lafl, went iaio operation on TIE De- met.
The Cincionaii Gszeiia spppofes that ibe
tendency 81 Tbs prohibition VIII BE- 90
fsruhrr vex The money market ~ Ohio /:
ss ihs auiqnni 81 The small bill rifculslion
fof change vii dectease. without produ-
eng corresponding increase ia that
Staie, q the hard monsy substitute
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-10-10

DR. >. 7. aTnIRLiNC is nominated BY q
writer 10 The Richmond Enquirer Tor the
yacani ehaiE q Pfofsssog 81 Msdicins N
The University Of Virginia.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-10-10


II is an error 10 say that the new expc;
timent which has lately been on Canal
in Scotland in relation 10 The use Of a 10
conceive steam engine on its banks, for
the purpose OF propeIIing passengers and
freight boats. has never been thought Of
before. We understand that il has fre-
quently been the subject Of attention with
gentlemen connected with the Chesapeake
and Ohio Canal. who have consulted to-
ge,her with regard 10 the matter. although
no actual practical efforts have ever been
made in this country TO test the business.
ii.must strike every one, however, that il
the experiments. recently tried. fully sue
coed. and the use OF locomotives should
be adopted along the towing psihes OF
canals, no where could they be used TO
greater advantage than along The line OF
the Alexandra Canal-whieh is without
n single lock TO impede or delay the en-
CINE. We trust that this subject will not
be lost sight Of. because we consider IL
important in every point Of view. We
have not the smallest doubt bu: that ulii-
matelY. canal navigation even in point %
expedition and CELEBRITY. will surpass rail-
road nsportaiion.-.7ler. Gazette.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-10-10

Oae OF the bsssi,ing vices Of our coun-
tty. Is wiring 90 people about our own
business and Leaving those whom We irou-
bic with our affairs 10 pay fhs Postsge.-
Regard IL ~ we may. .bis practice Is no.
thing more nor less than plundeFiog; and
those who pursue il may rest sssased hat
for every twenty ave cents tan they thus
impose Upon others without their consent.
they lose dollars worth Of reputation.
II friend OF correspondent Is willing 70
take lsbour apon himself Cor you without
compensation !, is not only mean bat dis
honcstto make hun pay Cor serving you.
If we end man in the frequeniihabit OF
making uspay his postage (excePtin the
correspondence Of friendship we are not
so apt 20 trust him or 20 esteem him 10
we do one who is strictly scrupulous upon
such matters; and we presume tha, this
sentiment prevails with all men, who
form an opinion Of The character Of others
from their actions 6ifad. Gs-siie.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-10-10
4279

TIN District, Jenifer Nv. } elected over Key ".
b. By s2l majority.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-01-26
MIR. BENEFITS E1TERS.
PHlLADELpHlA Both, Dec, IS:

PHILADELPHIA oUtr, Lee, 1885,
It was on a very beautiful morning, that
mounted the steps of the United States Bank,
and had brief interview, with its far-famed
President. How different is its locality and
appearance from those of the Bank of England,
or Bank of France! The Bank of England
looks like military barrack; SO does that of
France. Each of these establishments is
composed OF several buildings, united together,
and located in the most disgraceful place in
London and Paris.
Not 40 the Bank Of the United States. 1t
is chaste, simple, elegant, classic building,
situated in one of the prettest streets, main
tanning also the same characteristics of sim
plicity and elegance in its payments, fair pro-
menades, and beautiful shops in miniature
The character Of the building seems to throw
light upon the character of the institution,
and the principles of its management in the
curious science OF finance. Simplicity, ease
and directness of purpose, mark both.
On passing under the Doric columns, then
through large entrance, you enter the cell of
A gloomy light sheds its blackguard rays over
the counters, around the pale-faced tellers, and
across the pavement. Thesu shone brilliant-
ly at the time; but in every temple, either to
God or Mammon, the bright ray is too often an
unwelcome intruder on the mysteries within.
The only occupation that delights in bit Of
heavens pure light, is that ofa newspaper edi-
tor, who, under the new system, embraces the
best parts of the poet; philosopher, saint,
financier sapan, and perhaps. swapping turtle!
walked up quietly to one of the desks, and
enquired meekly--
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-01-26
POETRY.
From the Knickerbocker.
LINES ON THE WICKEDNESS OF THE
NORTHWEST WIND.

From the Knickerbocker.
INES ON THE WICKEDNESS OF TIL
e NORTHWEST WIND.
Ye temperance societies, d'a
Who drunkenness eschew,
Please to indict the northwest wind
For making people blue!
Go forth, like David, armed with sings,
Against the tyrant foe, ~
That hates your cause, and will not let
Your darling liquor flow.
Its very name is given that drink
Of which ye are detesters;
Tars call their devils horns Of grog,
If strong, "good stiff nor westers;"
And from this self same fact no doubt,
When they're with drink half blind,
It's quile common thing to say
"They're three sheets in the wind"
Nor is this all. heard it once,
As | did kneel to pray,
Profanely whistling round church
Upon Sabbath day!
All! while this chattered libertine
Pursues his frosty frolics
Vain is your purltanic whine
Cold throats can't 60 hydraulics.
But if ye wish mankind to drink
Nought else but Adams ale,
And think that rum their souls wfll place
Outside of Mercy's pale
I'll tell you what 'twere best to do,
Yea, by the beard of Graham!
Fine 'em whenever they get blue,
And when they don't why pay 'em!
I've done. This short and simple song
Let none misunderstood.
swear by all that's water proof,
I'm with you heart and hand!
By rich and poor, by large and small,
Pm held temperance trump;
And always dof my beaver when
! chance to pass pump. Aqua Pun.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-01-26

NOTICE.--All persons indebted to the es-
In tate of Hiram Knowlton, late of Water
vile, Lucas county, Ohio, deceased, are re-
quired to make immediate payment, and all
persons having claims against said estate, are
hereby required to exhibit their accounts legal
ly proven, within one year, for settlement.
WILLIAM WHITNEY, Administrator,
MERCY WHITNEY, .4dministratrir.
Jan. 5, 1888. 4Ow4
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-01-26
AUmEE CITY, OHIO, SATURDAY, JANUARY
SPHINX Sc HOSlER,

"AVING formed co-partnership in the
LII LAW Business, tender their services to
the public. Their office is at the old stand Of
Sphinx s. Cofinberry, in Perrysburg, where one
or both of them may always be consulted on
partners will attend the courts in the different
counties comprising this Judicial circuit.
sA JOHN c.. SPHINX,
HEZEKIAH L. HOSMER.
Perrysburg, Dec. %. 3stf
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-01-26

NJOTICE is hereby given that writ Of at
i Y tachment was this day issued by David
Smith Justice Of the Peace Of Waterville
township, Lucas county, Ohio, against the
goods, chatteIs, rights, credits, moneys and eff
fects Of Charles Utley, an nbsconding debtor.
ses FARLEY T.. ABBOTT.
Dec. 81, 1888. 4ots*
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-01-26
TO HUNTERS AND SPORTSMEN.
Perrysburg, Dec. %. 3stf

TO HUNTERS AND SPORTSMEN.
VTNHE subscriber continues to carry on the
n Gunsmith Business, in Maumee City, on
Wayne street, where rifles, guns and pistols
are made new, and old ones repaired in good
style, on short notice. He feels thankful for
the liberal encouragement that he has recei-
we'd, and hopes from his long experience, and
well known reputation as mechanic, to re-
ceive liberal share of patronage.
JONATHAN VICKERS.
Dec. 90. 38m8