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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-02-21
FOREIGN.
ARRIVAL. PROM ENGLAND

hhNtN A. rHbM fN1l.AND.
Drssdfui HSrrissns a. LirsrpOoI-Lo.s orhs PEEK
It Sk,Fs PsAnsylvsRia, oxford AMI 81. -inLr,s,
tos'iasr 'e,ts s'Iay iir,'.
The packet ship Cambridge. Captain
Bursley, arrived at New York on Tues
day evening. bringing accounts from Lii
verpool to the 10Th January. The nsxs
IL sad indeed. The Liverpool papers are
filled with the details Of the most violent
and destructive storm ever known on that
coast. We postpone every thing prepsr-
ed Tor oor paper IN order 10 give the
most coptous accounts of these disasters.
goI the mos, OF which we are indebted to
the New York Commercial Advertiser.
VIOLENT STORM.
THREE PACKETS LOST
Our late storm seems To have been far
exceeded in severity and extent Of disas.
ter by one which swept oyei the West Of
England on the 9th OF January. No less
than l3 columns OF the Liverpool Mail
are filed with details OF iis rsvages ia
that town; the damage wos so general that
not one stree, entuely escaped. Great
numbers of ohimnies were blown down.
crushing the houses. in their fall-roofs
we're carried ausy-gnden walls pros
tirated, &c and IN some instances entire
honses were reduced 30 heaps OF ruin
Several lives were lost. bn, IN very ex-
traordinsry number of cases. persons ~ho
were buried by the fall Of bricks and
ruins. were subseque ntly exiIicated alive.
aud Tor tho most par, little injured
The disasters among the shipping were
terrible. No less than .hree OF the New
York packets were lost. the Oxford. 81.
Andrew aud Pennsylvania. The Oxford
went on shore in Bootle Bay on the night
OF the 9th, with all her masts standing
The mex, morning the passengers l3 10
number, with the captain aud crew, land
ed IA safety Nth their luggage. The
mss;s fell IN the course of the night.
IL was reported on the I0ih ths, 26 per-
sors had been rescued from the Pennsyl-
vanis-ii rom the Lockwo ods-snd %
from the So. Andrew.
The accounts from the interior arc quite
as irigh,iul as those from the tea.coast-
Al Manchester the violence Of the storm
was terrific. In the surrounding country
the destruction of tree. was immense
+ In one park alone $50 were pro.trated,
and 40 more very much injured by the
loss o: large limbs and branches. Al
Blackburn no less than eleven factories
bad their ch,mnies Ieveled, doing great
damage IN their fall
The storm extended TO Ireland. COM
uniting great revsses In Dublin aud other
places.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-02-21


II viii be seen that the public meeting u, the
Codr'-liouse, on Monday last, recommended
NiLLIGh {. WoaTHISGTos and SAMUEL d. BA-
EEH, Esqr' to the support Of the voters Of JEFF
terson. at tie ensuing election for delegates 10
he General Assembly Of Virginia. They are
both worthy and talented young gentlemen, IN
whose hands may safely he entrusted the honor
and the interests Of Jefferson county.
We will take this occasion to warn the Wings
that their opponents arc organizing with the mos,
determined spirit, and that they intend to move
heaven and earih," IN order to carry this Stale
al the next election. Shall II be so. II need no,
be-and II will not bc--if The Wings will do
their duty
The Sab-TTeasury party are to hold a Con-
ven'ion IN Richmond, on the 81 MondAy Of next
month, for the purpose Of orginizing their forces
aud sending forth into the country their most
skiliul iacisiions and jealous emissarics. We
invoke The Wings also to lie On the aicrt-,o or
gani<c-io hush ersry syHPiop u dirisioH-to sa-
of'hoc all personal aspirations on the altar If the
public good-and then The brilliant victory n
ehleved last Spring Will be succeeded by triumph
siiil more signal and complete
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-02-21

twill he seen that ;ie Wings Of Jefferson have
appointed Deicgates to meet m Convention al
winchester. on the 18th March, 90 choose SUIT
able person 20 represent this District IN the next
Congress q he L. States. II is hoped that The
Why's 81 The other counties Of this Conercs,.of,
al distinct siil see the necessity Of The proposed
Con' eniiou' and appoint delegates ~ NJ early
period as practicable. to unite with their friends
% Jefferson. snd aid m carrying out effectively
~ important puTosc Tor which the Convention
- called.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-02-21

a correspondent IN Clarke County, Va.
calls upon us. II We an,-''to define the
exact political position Of Mr.. J. VI. Ma.
son he Representative IN Congress from
tins (thlt) district" II j. not our province
nor our duty 10 do this. We mu.tleave
q TO the worthy representative himself
According 10 his speech on the SvsIiwoui
Dsfalcsiion Committee. be was very
much Of a Conservative Whig. Bot hi.
Isf'st speech. ~ reply to NJ. Clarke Of
y. ,. placed him 30 Tsihcr "uncompro.
missing hostility" 10 the wings IN tbs
s's'e Of the case, We repeat TO Our cor.
respon5est. hat We cannot undertake the
task which has been assigned to ~.
l.iisr Gsl,ns.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-02-21

DEATH or Cor. STEUARr.-One Of our
most csiimable, public spirited citizens.
Colonel WILLIAM SrEUARr. died this
morning, slIer an illness Of few days -
No man was more highly esteemed by all
classes OF his fellow citizens, ard none
have stood more prominent iG public sta
tons 10 which he has been repeatedly
called by the voice Of his fellow. citizens
During the late war he entered the field
as Lieut.. Colonel; and since then has
been u member OF the Legislature. Of the
Executive Council Of the State. Mayor
Of ibe city, and few days before his
death he was appointed to tic highly re
.Ponsibls office Of City Collector.
Bait. Pot.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-02-21

THr NsrtosaL wma Cosvrsr,1v -O our
own Information from Washington correspond,
with ihe following from the correspondence Of
he New York Conner and Enquirer;
mentioned, ia q former letter. thu,
"a Ohio and some other quarters. there
Vas desire 10 change the time for the
meeting Of the National Convention. aud
hH the period At an earlier day than No.
vembef. | learn, that after conierring.
The wing members deem i, inexpedient
70 make the change. The idea seems
universsi. That by November lsucL - nov
TIE eorrsot Of public op,nion) the dele.
gates Throughout. The Uoion would proba.
bly, be nesfly unanimous. on the first bal.
LOT. IN selecting . Candidate Tor the PTssi-
deaey. Prem the pEsssnt sspeel Of the
political horisOD, I eoneuE 10 tbss opinion.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-02-21

BREAcH ~ THE CANAL.-We are en-
ablcd TO state. on the best authority. that
the breach in tho Chesapeake and Ohio
Canal near the Great Fall. u now so Tar
completed. that. II the boats were q. an
ffom Harpcr's Ferry, The water could be
let into The canal "a the course Of day
or two. No delay can possibly occur ~
the work 90 prevent the commencement
Of navigation by the first Of March, or
perhaps earlicf.- P9iom0c .7drocafs.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-02-21
[ Bait. Pot.

An article 10 going the rounds OF the
papers. stating that Swsr,wout stole ss
much money as had been paid TO all the
Presidents. lie stole more. for on the es-
innate, 5000. GOA IL charged as having
been paid 10 Washington for his eight
years service as President Tba, truly
great and good man never received one
cent either for his services az military
commander or as President OF the Unlicd
States.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-02-21
Honorable J X. p4riding, Secretary Of Navy

The death OF Miss LsnGon, (Mrs Nc.
Lean is confirmed. This occurred al
Cape Coast shortly after her arrival -
She was found dead on the floor Of her
room, with phisl pruSsie acid In her band
and the jury gave as verdict tina, she
had probably taken an overdose for
spasms OF the stomach, 10 which sLe Was
subject. anG which we're re-exeiled BY
the change Of climate, ber husband, il ap.
pears suffering at tho same tue.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-02-21

AT the special election for Senator for the
District composed Of Greensyiile, Brunswick
and Dinwiddie counties, Va, few DAYS since
DR.. l.. u. Scott, ". b. was elected over Col J.
Is. Mallory, (Conservaiive) by majority of 81
votes. In the same counties, al the Presidential
election, Mr.. Van Buren's majority was lIa.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-02-21

.7rms PrrPared during ls3s.-I, appear.
by the report OF Col. Bomford. chief Of the
ordinance Department, that during the
year lS3S. the United States government
have caused to be made. Ii3 cannons Tor
field artillery. II cannon for garrison ser
vice. 1926 percussion cannon locks. D.. =
700 small arms. 81 gun carriages-and
for the ruili,is, 20 other cannon Tor field
artillery and l6s0O small arms.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-02-21

The fih Of March next is tho .GfieM an
niversary OF the formation Of the Govern
ment, under the present Constitution. -
a half century has passed and left us to
the enjoyment Of our republican insiitu.
tons. Long may they flourish in pc.
RENAL Vigor!
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-02-21

DfSrUrssTSG On Tuesdav mofrtng
last. ELLts JsNH. eldest daughter of Mr..
DANIEL Albright Of hn town whilst in the
act 81 pnuing kettle over tie Ere. had
hef clothes caught ~ the blaze. wherein.
on che ran oni otihs house and her whole
person vas almost imuedisieiy covered
90 one sheet oi flame There were no
per'pn 30 the house 81 the iiule bat some
Younger childfen. her mother having lust
gone 70 neigtbofs. ADD before any
one reached The uniorunaio gth. her
body Vss liiierslly burnt 10 = crap. She
survived only about seven hours after.--
She was 10 the 10th yesr Of her sss.
tctsotsa
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-02-21

Ia d9el which took place a, Ai,skspss.
on the 3Oth ul;. between Judge Saunders
and Captain Delahousa. the parties fought
with rifles and bOeie knives. After the
first IRE the rifles were thfown away, sod
the Judge thea killed bis Antagonist with
ihe knife.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-02-21
FRANCE.

The King OF France has suffered . most
affecting bereavement IN the death Of his
beautiful md accomplished daughter, the
Duchess Of Write mburgh. She expired
al Pisa, on the I'd OF January, being IN
the 25th year OF her age. She was mar
ned IN 1881. The Court was TO 90 into
mourning for two months.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-02-21
PARLIAMENTARY rrh. lnih.

GHILAnEiPHIA, -. lHtn.
Sir.-Ny attention has been drawn 70
a communication addressed 10 the Editor
OF the Baltimore sun, by MIR. Porter, le'e
Charge DE .iDav. OF the United States at
Constantinop!e. by peroeiNing amongst
tha letters communicated, two addressed
10 yourself.
II would not perhaps be worthy Of me
- take notice Of the communication OF
that gentleman. or his rsot,res IN making
them. 90 The Head OF department. with
which he has long ceased to have any Of
hciai standing. were II not that i'm the let
Ter under date OF January The G;b. he gTa-
iu,tously oi!srs his opinions in relation TO
mo and nv character, IN form and man
nsr Of complaint. lie says. that II am
indiIerent TO opinion aud reckless Of my
own character" and he thinks me an
unit example to the younger officers OF
the Navy am exceedingly puzzled TO
discover wherein he finds grounds for the
assertion. rejecting as IT does, 40 highly
On the Executive OF his country.
In my note ia reply to his II the 22d OF
December, where he begs Of ne the Ia
vor 10 consider him a perfect stranger"
tbs favor was readily accorded HIM.
1t true tina, feel Indifferent o. the
opinions and motives of one from whom
they come with so bad grace. | could
not, however. but feel u regret on his nc.
count, that ono who had been a Ji,tin-
guished officer IN the Navy, should have
set precendent IN violating the common
rule Of justice, IN no, according innocence
until g1,H has been prorsn, tie more es-
peclaliy. when he knew that not one Of
the allegations presented 10 the Depart
men, had been dsensd tco,fhy oj noIsce by
It's Ereeuiire.
Were /, permitted ne TO have another
regret on this occasion, II would be that
the Honorable the Secretary Of the Navy
should have thought proper to receive and
entertain 30 extraordinary communica-
ton, without even according TO me 4 copy
OF rs contents.
have the honor 10 be cir,
Your most obedion: servant
JE.sSE H. IL lott
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-02-21

UVks CoR1fy Dsmocr1iic .NseiinR 49,
Monday, The 2Jih lost. has been appoint.
ed lor the meeting u tie friends q the
administration IN Clarke county, 10 be
held ct Berry sllle Tor the purpose Of sp.
pointing delegsis 10 represent that cOun. .
" ~ she democratic republican couyen.
aon, pforosed to ~ held ~ lhis congfes.
'iooal district 10 consider the expeJisney
81 congregational nomination. for the 2Gih
congress - iAoAesisr IbgH.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-02-21
Fam a., Mac Orltan, Be.
MISsIssIppI sENATop

MISSISSIPPI SENATOR.
On Wednesday. the Both January. the
two Houses ofthe Legislature Of ,he State
OF MISSISSIPPI went into the election OF
a United States Senator for the term Of
six years from and after the 4lh Of March
OF the present year. JoHN HEEDERsos,
the Wing candidate. was elected, having
five majority Of, all the votes given. Ii
was decided on the first ballot, which
-. (.I
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-02-21

CoNGRESS.-The proceedings OF the last
week were generally Of an uninierrsting charac-
| ter. The Defalcaiion Committee have not We,
reported.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-02-21

SEVEN DAYS LATER FROM ENGLAND.
Na late hour says the New York Com
mere'al If Friday evening we received
London papers 10 the 18th OF January and
Liverpool TO the l7ih both inclusive
brought by the ship Hiberns Captain
Cobb, which vessel sailed form Liverpool
on the nth OF January. being later than
before received by seven days. The
packet ship Rosoius sailed IN company.
The Liverpool Albion of the 18th says
that ,he 81. Andrew. Pennsy lvania. Lock-
woods and Brighton were or would be to-
'al wrecks: that much OF their csrgoes
was already washed on, anu sirewed a.
long tie coast
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-02-21

appears by an official Report. made 10
the Pennsylvania Legislature that the nett
profit, Of the Columbia and Philadelphia
Rail Road, for the past yea. after paying
all expenses Of repairs. salaries. sc. a.
mounted 10 S2l9,7S7 32. This Road is
81 miles in length. and is said 10 have
cost $40, 900 mile, and yet. the profits
equal 90 per cent. on the original cost
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-02-21

The melancholy news from Liverpool
still continues 10 occupy almost wholly the
public mind. and further accounts are now
anxiously looked for. The gross amount Of
loss 10 underwriters i, generally estimated
at million and a half OF dollars, from
which. however. - TO be deducted what
ever the damaged good. NAV reshze.-
The 81. Andrew was owned by Robert
Kermit. Esq. OF New York. and insured
for : ~ 600. aud her frsigh, list f.. SIO,-
600. The Pennsylvania BY Me.srs. Grin
nell. Miniurn y Co.. and Vas insured for
.Ooo0-the cargo Was chiefly insured in
England. The Oxford vas OF about the
same value as the Pennsylvania. and sim
IIarly insured; she Was the property Of
Messrs Goodhuc * Co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-02-21

Public report i loud IN celebrating tie
mastery eioquenco with which the Sc.
ps'e ba' been ior ssvefaldays past instruct
cd ana delighted. on the subject Of The
new doeiline assumed BY she Aiministss.
iion party, that q - tie night and du.y
81 oi'iee holders 10 interfere IN elections
IN other words, sssefiing the night Of
The Administration 80 bring The patron.
age Of Vie Govern neat IN CONFLICT y itb
ihe freedom 81 elections"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-02-21

AZ Read the Speech Of Mr.. Clay-and you
have At once the value Of the price Of one years
subscription to The Free Press
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-02-21

IHE HgHmr."-- The Nashville Ban
nsr coniradicts the story which has b.ea
gong TIE rounds Of some Of the North
s'n papers 10 The eject that General
Jackson had been turned out Of the
church Tor hard swearing" The Banner
says Il 70 foolish fabrication"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-02-21

In the House Of Delegates. on the 10Th
inst. Mr.. Barton pre-; sn'ed petition from
citizens OF Virginia. praying that the Bal
timore and Ohio Rail Road Company
shall not be permitted 10 construct a road
IN Virginia without being placed under
the same legal obligations. and subject TO
equal penal that impend over our own
Rail Road Companies.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-02-21

The following note IT, from The Boston
Ccuhnel ani Gazette Mr. Cisys speech
- equally satisfactory 70 the friends Of
The country North or South
II ~ Eliiors = fhs Ceafin-i aas Ca-saf
furour, hank sou frr Publishing W. CLAWS
able and coacilafofq speech on nie sutiert 81
slavery IN the uhael states IlitIoss not con
vIooc, q musiq uist every rfsssaasl, nan
OLD SUBSCRIBER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-02-21

The hogs slaughtered this wear IN GIN
cinna,I, II placed IN file. allowing fouf
feet 10 each animal would extend a hua.
dred aud foriy-seven miles.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-02-21
TIE CANADIAN STATE PRISONERS

TIE CANADIAN STATE PRISONERS
The hIbeas corpus case, for the Cans.
dian prisoners. was taken up IN the Court
OF pueens Bench on the lfib. MIR Roe
buck MIR. Hill and Mr.. Fslkener APP
pesred ior the prisoners. Nr. Hume sat
~ he j"fy-box. The first case called on
was iba, of Leonard Watson. " bo pie AIDED
guilty The Attorney General raised a
preliminary objection 10 the writ itself.
which q seems Vas issued IA vacation.
by a''ngie Judge. and h- commended that
the wit Of hqbsqus corDus could not be
80 issued. but when the Court ~ not IN
session. must be sued out Of ChsnceTy.
The murderer Of Lord Nofoury had
not vet been discovered. The murdered
nobleman Wss lhe son Of the celebrated
Judge and Joker, Who died IN 1881.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-02-21
stood as follows:

John Henderson, Wing, 80
G. + Smith, Lucofoco, 30
+. ~ Williams, do. 10
A. l.. Binsaman, Wing, p
H. hlsbury, do.
w. " Gwin, Locofoco,
The Wing State Convention ., Jackson
was very numerous and talented body
They have taken strong ground. Beside.
nominating an entire Wing Ticket for
State snd National Offices. they have APP
pointed delegates 10 the National Whis
Convention at Harrisburg aud have ia.
siruciee them to supper, fIENRY CRAY, OF
kentucky. and JoHS Tyler. Of Virginia.
a' candidates for the Presidency aud Vice
PfesIdency.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-02-21

The London Correspondent of the ".
!. Couner aud Enquirer. Whiting under
date Of 'ih January. ssys-"ln the &c.
neal markets The changes have been
few. and unim portsnt within the last ak
days Gram Of every description con,in-
ues a. ihe nigh value which has prevailed
co. s1me ume past. and there - no, fer
months. rfoaPcos 81 ,be closing Of the
ports
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-02-21

Free BaskiaR IN Georgia. -AIready 10
to u companies are beng formed under
the nsw law.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-02-21

The following documents have been handed to
us for publication. They explain themselves,
"ExIcuIrE DKPARTsLSr,}
Feb. 18th. 1889.
S,r-T n directed b. the Governor To for
ward - you the enclosed (duplicaie) Teprieye,
and 20 reGues, that you will acknowledge the re-
oeipt OF II. as soon rs 1t reaches you.
Respectfully, your obi,
-. b. RICHARDSON,
Assistant Sec'y Commonwealth.
"ro Sheriff or Ja,lor OF Jefferson"
=" NiK0iSis. TO W.T.:
whereas John, Save. the property If
Humphrey keycs, stands condemned by "A sen
ienee Of the Cour, OF the County Of Jefferson, TO
suffer death for an attempt TO commit rape.
and who was repreyed until the aslh day of the
present month"; have thought fiji to rcpneve the
said John. until the 2Sth day OF May next
Given under my hand. rs Governor, aad under
the Seal tf The Commonwealth, at Richmond,
the 18th day Of February. 1889.
DAVID CAMPBELL"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-02-21

Rev. DIR FIX Pre.ident OF the Yves.
lcyan Unlrcniiy distinguished pre- sc
er and scholar. died 90 tie OH inst.. o.,
Mhdd.eiowu. Couneeticut.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-02-21

The meeting then adjourned.
S. w. LAKELAND, Can
l.. /. LIE, See'y.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-02-21

There - spices ard or r,nsiiiy io tbs follow
'og remark q NJ pf-ati.s u Mi.s...lfgi IN tl.
speech q the 3-t Deer
sir SAID Mr.. T.. "ihi. Governn mt
may determine 20 watch Hike Torks. sih
jealous care. its golden bareu but % viii
seek IN vain for he financial ennuch. Who
have the power 90 guard without the wish
~ enjoy"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-02-21

In the House Of Representatives. on
Friday. Mr.. MAYORS motion for the APP
pointment OF Select Committee Of seven
members TO in quire into aud repor, on the
case OF Com modorc Elliott, was finally
adopted.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-02-21

PARrr MApxEss.-Tbe Pa. Bank Of
the United States. Is bound by lis charter.
to loan the State any sums Of money she
may want nj four per cent. but the prsiu-
dice Of . majority Of our Legislators q.
gainsi that Institution 10 80 great. as TO in.
duee them to pay Eve per cent. to other
banks in preference TO applying to it
This is truly absurd. Such eoduot is a.
silly. ss was remarked by q member, as
that Of the man who undertook To break .
bank he disl,ksd by burning al. its notes
he could get into ais possession.
tChsuhsrsinrr IrDosfis.v
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-02-21

In the Virginia House OF Delegates. on
"Wednesday. Mr.. Bah presented the pc
ii,ion Of William Brent. jr., OF Fairfax.
combining Of the refusal Of Senators
from Virginia TO present his petition in
relation 10 the appointment Of Electors Of
President and Vice President of the Unit
ed States, and praying the Legislature TO
take such steps as may be proper to sup.
por, the right Of a citizen OF Virginia TO
present petitions to the Senate Of the u
ni,ed States, through a Senator Of Lis
oun State
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-02-21

a little boy 10 Sag Harbour died IRON
Congestion oi the brs'n. from The ndi,u
lous practice among BOYS a. turning som
efsets and standing On their heads.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-02-21
BoAnD or AGRicuLTuRr.

A bill 10 establish Board Of Agric ul-
'ure, being read the third time, Mr.. Ven
able made some remarks in its favor.
The question was than taken on the
passage o: the bill and decided in the
negative. Yeas, 59-Nces, ca.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-02-21

Mr.. Duncan. is stated by the Washing
ton Correspondent OF The ". Y. Aneri-
can. 20 have resolution demanding the
cost oftheInvestiga,ingC Com mi,,ee of le3G
and the present Congress. a condemned
ielon might. with as much proprie,y. de.
mand ofJack Keich, statement OF the
cost OF his execution. Admitting the ex-
pense Of these committees 10 be great. 90
much the worse for the Administration
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