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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-10-10
VIRGINIA wHIG CONVENTION.

The Wings Of Virginia held their conven.
ton in stanton. Upwards Of 20 counties
were re represented on the first day. General
Watts, of Botctourt, presided. Benlam'n
Watkins Leigh was chairman Of The commit
tee to report business. The National Intel
ligencer says:
The greatest harmony Of feeling and sleadl
ness Of purpose are said to have prevs'led IN
the Convention, and the most happy results
Gro owned its deliberations.
On Thursday, a preamble aud several re-
solutions were adopted, expressing a prefer
ence for the nomination Of Mr.. Clay as The
Whig candidate tor The Presidency, and Mr..
Talmadgc, of New York, for the Vice Presl'
dency, by the Harrisburg Convention--but
still leaving subject to the discretion OF that
body.
Delegates were appointed to the Harris
burg Convention from each Of the Congress
sional Districts in Virginia, and Two from the
State nt large. Benjamin Watkins Leigh
and james Barbour are the State Delegates
We shall, of course, publish the proceed
ings at large when we receive a copy o
them.--U. States Ga1eite.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-10-10

a mnieh for The Kentucky Gimi.--Thcrr
is wunsU ~ Alabama ~ tall that u person
has 60 be- introduced to her twice before be
can get ucqusInted.-'.N 0. PteeyuHs.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-10-10

We received a letter this morning
from the counsel Of Mr.. Wood. the Un-
happy man now in prison for the murder
Of his child. We take from IL the fol-
lowing extracts.
10 the Editor Of hs Philadelphia Ca-'tie.
DEAR SGn:
We desire to rcclily some Of the CT
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-02-14
DIED.,

On the night Of the -'h inst wnti.x Mr.p,
roRDrE. son OF DANIEL and Sarah Border. 81
Shepherisio~n. aged about g year..
IL - with deep sorrow we are called To record
the death Of this interesting chid aud the .of.
row Is augmented NJ the suddcnness he VIA. hur-
ried 10 his last account Experience too s,erply
yields us proof of D~at.'s ambition. 10 e,lI NJ.
victims from the fair-st folds. "--y~s. Z. and
sheath his shafts IN all the pride OF hi, +.
The only child of religious parents. he vas a,
the earliest dawnings OF mind cSc,,,car,l ,o God
and the honorrd name he bore gave \ guarantee
that the model for the formation OF IA. eharae,
would be aiter that OF the holy man WHOSE life Is
glorious illustration of purity and excellence.
Nor we're these expectations vain. HIS natural
traeiahilily and distinctive d,ssd If the deviation,
from correct principles, gave an earnest NJ a
contamination ~ devoutiy To tc desired in the
formation OF character and the prrsen, and f,-
ture advantages OF the blending religion with
mental culture.
There Is great comfort To DC drawn from the
history of tins chids character, with the zcalou.
exertions his parents made To fulhi their duties
IN nuriurin- him in the fear and love OF God
supcfadded Tn which the comforts Of religion
With the hope OF glorious reunion cocI,cns,ye
wlih eternity CsmrssaiesieS
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-02-14
TO THE WINGS OF JEFFERSON.

The time has arrived when i, bchoovcs all who
have desire FOR the supremacy OF the VIII:
party IN Jefferson and IN this Con gresS,cnal dis
trici, TO DC up and a-doing. The time is APP
preaching when VIC will bc called upon To make
choice of "sui,ah'c'' persons To rcprcscn, US IN
the National and State councils Our orroncp:s
are moving, aud unless we meet them with cor
responding efforts, the vantage ground may be
gained, and the present cheering prospects OF the
Wings destroyed and ultimate defeat bc the con-
sequence. Our success is ccrt1in, if proper viss-
lance is eIerciscd-and tic importance Of an
carly meeting of the whigS. W n tins subjec;.
must now be apparent TO all d is therefore
proposed that general meeting OF the Wh-s OF
Jefferson be held nj the Cour;-House ON MON
DAY NEXT, to adopt suitable measures To en-
sure their success a; the Spring elections. We
arc aware OF no good reason for further delay
upon this subject. Tho principles Of our pre-
sent representative IN Congress are now clearly
defned-our popular and worthy representatives
IN the Legislature, II IS understood. will gain
consent TO scrvc-and Independent candidates
are taking the Ecld-all showing the necessity OF
IL is desirable, that all Wings who feel IN int
rest upon The subject, (and are there any who do
not y will make II convenient To attend the meet.
ing on Monday. The subject Of Il Convention
of the Wings in this Congressional district, and
other matters pertaining 10 the welfare Of the
party, will be considered.
SEVERAL WINGS.
Eel. IL
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-02-14
Virginia. to wit:

In the C"euu Superior Court of f.~ So Chan.
cery OF J-fsr,on COasiy, Ne. 2sth. Is5s
Lsnu UoaEas. ri.,Nrt,,.
AGAINST
Jo',Ps EHnFI J."p.A T. Sss.Is. Us T.f..,a-
ussr, snd iAs P-sss.i 'tps,s.'s,.ss - ysa.s
H1ok, dseta'sf. pssts,.sr,
~ CUANcEng.
sNHis cause came o. ." Ne heard ~. 2sth
- ds, OF Nessmesr, Ie1e, urv" The Hsil. an.
swer and exhibts. TN rouslcsrsi,oa Vie reef
Il ~ ordered. that Co"mi.siener Worth. -to.,
do take an account OF TIE oGssi. OF payment.
made by ths somr's nsnt 90 Delsrd.at smith
and Hook TO the brfenjsnt Russell. 90 s~eoss'
OF tie debt secured h, toe deed Of trust 10 John
Fsz>immobs IN the bail and answer arntiot,d
sNd 'ha, he report ih- same. sne The halsnrs. Il
any. due on sa'j debt. to tins Court. Together
with any special ststem~nis either party ma,
desire, to the next term Of this Court. ny thu.
reference the Defendant Russell .. not 10 b.
cons'derci - admitting any pay moni. or oHse,i.
tn the complainant or the defendant. smith and
Hook. other than those stated in his answer.
Copy
ROBERT T BROWN, C;rk.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-02-14

THyHE unssrigned. 10 his oSs right. sud 80
N Cusfdisa ~ the heirs ~ Samuel X. vii
sou, deed. Wiil oder foF hire. 81 The Stone To-
vsfn in Gsfrsfdsto~n. - frtday fhs III dsy y
yMsreh asrf. ~ 90 IS vslusbis slaves for the
bslsnes 81 the present ysar--smong shon ere
iuo Women. each 9Th child one GIRL u The
sge q y yesfs, ore Negro Nsn soneshai 3D.
vsnesd ~ years but ssry valuable ~ house
servant, having been seeusionset o. The business
q feeding Cattle srd other strck. gafdsning
ae sc The Fsmstndss are BOYS q diGsfsnt
sges, from sight % seventeen yesfs ~ age. The
srsstsF part ~ these Negroes ere from he go
lsts q WiiIiss Wilson. deceased. late 81 The
ueiehbOrhood q GcrFsftttoWn thsy hsve been
vsgy earsfslis tsaissd n great useiulssss, sol
4 may BE- truly sad. ih-re hes seitem been . lot
q The sans pumber oGsrsd - sny section q
cousiry fos hire. coaisiniug 80 nsny ssisssis
slaves. both - "a dsgusaSpa sd qoaliasatsons
The Womep sfs 80 good ssrvsru. Bring ~
oonmeaca nt ~ o'eiock. ~. pftcissiy
ROBERr sHEaRARD.
Tsb ~. $3.50.
~ Bl-eAsse Rspsbliesa, 81 A.rtsg
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-02-14
2.lL.E.

HHVO be sold, At public ssls. Sa Fsdsssday ~,
n si1ih ~ # JNsysA nsEt - ny fsseenes
rssr The Wbhs-Iiouse, the folioving PfoPsfly
viz
~ hea5 Of Cattle. snoaE them fooF good
Cses.
Ons yaluaois young HoFse.
The Ssaaisg gears q = wsgon, ard one eel
u hind Gears.
one Cart yearly psS.
one bsfshssF snd too Shovel Pioushs,
Ops Ssyihe srd Cradle.
sod macy other srtieiss too homefous "a
msotion.
TERMS or sALE--Oa 81 sums s6eve bee
doIlsrs, credit q as monihs. bJ he pufeha.
Ger giving good security foF ~ suns uneeF hV'
dolIafs, ths cash viii b required.
Es DAVENPORT
Feb IL. 1899
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-02-14

1NBE Sslaabie snd yell knosa Hisstsmfh
~ shep and Wages Makers shop. situated
tn BoiivsT. will be faf rent On the FIRST dsg 81
April nsKt. " oct previously sold. Eatsfgfisin
taschsnies would hnd u greatly 10 thsif iafeytsl
20 Psrchsss Ire shave pfopsfty--n sfii ~ sois
ehssp snd on aecammod stiae tsfu,s. Tie -.
tronsss ~ HsfF.fs Ferry ssd tie ssrrossiing
eouhfry sf1rds Then ~ ~ times ~ sbua1sni
supply n work, snd TIE farther sxisnston ofihs
Baltimore srd Ohia Rail HssJ. ihfouxh usf.
rsrs-Fefry. nskss u smons one ofthe besfsfaas.
% ths coasfy fos business. The sheps srs NJ
present occupied ~ W. Iohs usskenss,iih aud
Mr. James nfowa Persoos DESTROYS ~ t1f-
sppliestion n ne DANIEL JOHNSON
Hsrpsn-Fsrry. Psb :. is7S-1t
N.B. hsss fof hirs iksIy NEGRO BOY
d
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-02-14
THE TEMPERANcE CAUSE.


MEssRs. EpiToRs;
"wheu the mariner has been tossed for
many days IN thick weather and unknown seas
he naturally avails himself OF the first pause in
the storm. the earliest glance Of the sur, to take
hi latitude, and see how fsr the eiemebt. have
driven him from his '.ue course"
Let us. f.llow-ciiizens, initiate this pru-
denee. and before we Goat any longer on tie
seas OF this year. look back 10 the point from
which we departed. that we may be able TO con-
lecture where are. and whittier the
storm will drive us. We have been floating Sc
cureiy on tho Of Prosperity in the ship OF
Intem ne rance until VIC the very verge Of
the vortex OF ruin. We have seen many 90
hoard this deceptive vessel this frsii barq1e Sc
eureiy floating along the stream OF Tine. We
have seen them cast into our kennels. wallowins
IN the mud; have had our midng bt s'um-
bers disturbed by their nightly royels we have
bsheid scenes shich cause humanity 20 shu5der
and patriotism Go trembic we tsye seen chill
uren beggsred and wives worss than widow a ny
the effect. ofthis fell Monster; :hh. nos;iny De-
ISOLATION this Demon Of Desirneiioni l. Il not
then, high lime. that we arouse from our ieibar-
Cyl We see State legislatures taking UP the
subject Of srresting this growing evil We see
Medical men, in various places. lending their
aid 10 suppress TN. vice. ID the city OF New
York, ~. DIS, to the number Of fifty or sixty.
have set their faces against this evil and no
class OF men among ne can exercise so great an
influence 4, This highly respectable. liberal and
humane faculty. call on them I cali on the
Clergy call on all. rich and poor male and fe-
male, TO uai,e ia setting this ship sdrin and
abandon herio the four winds Of Heaven and
to rig up tho Brig Of Tempersnee--to repair
her-to put no decsycd or dccaying tmbefs in
her--sbd 10 m1nn her with true patriots. Tho
the number 5e small, trust Il will daily in
crease. until Intemperanee shsli be buried in
the sea OF obi, ION.
TT
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-02-14
A THANKSGIVING STORY.


"Come Charles. my son, said Deacon
Allwor'by. take one Of them turkeys, and
carry ituP 10 Parson Moody for Thanks
giving"
No father, l don, do tina, again, ] tell
you"
"Wha, do I hear now. Charles. These
five and twenty years / have sent the
parson n turkey. and Joe has carried the tn
and Tom. aud Jerry. and you. without
ever before refusing. What's the matter
nowi"
why. father. he never thanked me
Tor bringing il 10 him. besides he took
me 10 do awhile ago. because 1 siarted
out OF meeting too soop''
"Well. let u all pass. aud carry him the
turkey, and II he don't thank you will"
Charles shou,dered the fowl. and in q
short time was at the house Of the minis
ter, who was seated in the parlour sur
rounded by a number OF friends who had
come 10 pass thanksgiving with him. The
lad entered without knocking. and bring.
ing the turkey from his shoulders heavily
upon the table. said Mr.. Moody, ihrrc .,
turkey father sent 10 you. il YOU wan,
!, you may have IL, IL you don't Ill carry
u DaCk ogatu
81 shall be very glad OF IT," said the
minister. but think you might learn a
little manners" Charles, can't you dc
an errend bet;eri"
"How would you have me do it," said
Charles.
Sit down in my chair" said the par
son. land will show YOU"
"Chsr!es took the chair. while the d.
vine took the turkey and left the room
lie soon rcturned-took of his lia'-and
made a very low bow and sad. MIR
Moody. here is a turkey v hich my fathel
sent you. and wishes YOU TO accept OF i
Us present"
Charles rose from his scat. and too.
the fowl. and said 10 the minister. IL il
a very fine one. and feel very grateful
10 your father for it-ln this and numer
Gus other instances, he has contributed e
my ha?piness. lfyou'll jus, carry il into
the kitchen and return again, viii
send TO Mrs. Moody TO give you bal
dollar"
The parson walked out OF the room -
lis friends laughed at the joke, and mad,
up purse for the lad. who ever afierwardi
received reward for his services.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-02-14

mat The House should appoint the committee
anu The language us~d having reference only
70 That stage OF the proceeding. could not br
onefwise understood, unless by perverxion.
while speaking however tn this effect, was in
corrupted by some gentleman calling across the
housc, Let The committee be appointed viva
voce. This gave me the opportunity for the
hrst uinc OF expressing a preference, as To the
mode IN which the House should vote, II the an
poIntmcni were committed % it--an opportunity
l readily embraced, because, between tie balio,
and viva vocc did entertain the uos decided
rrcfercncr-a preference to which I have mi
forniy adhered, whenever occasion wns presents
ell, from my votes in the Virginia Conycnt,on 4,
the present day-haying twice durin. the prr-
sent session voted for viva yoce election by the
HOUSE, before The occasion above adycr;cd To-
Accordingly, when that call was made \ imtnr-
d'a'eiy assenird 10 II. and declared that would
so vote, - Nlicwn IA the report Of my remarks,
published the next day IN the Iniclligcnccr.
~ subScqucn, day. Mr.. cambrr,ens so mo-
dihed his motion ~ to Suhni: tire appointment
To the House by viva voce vote. The Speaker
decided tina, such motion would be in order, and
would work for the occasion a repeal of the rule.
Some gentleman then, II think Mr. Wise. mov-
ed as an amendment. 10 substitute bailey for
viva voce"-of course sill leaving the appoini-
mcni TO the IIoasc-and on that question VIM
dicaicd by my vote the preference had declared
Tor the rird form.
GA thiS statement would submit IN caudour,
what faith Is due, where am concerned at least,
(ani am the subject 81 H. frequent notice. TO
tho columns of the Alc,,ndris GazeiteY'
Very respectfully am Sir.
Your OBJ. Scr'i.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-02-14

mended for its subserviency TO the Exeeu-
tive an "fadfpesdeaf 7ieanry." fhe
uses the term 10 indicate 6scsl machinery
above the People snj their Representa-
lives. and which vii. act ''iad,Ps~dssf' OF
them. then. sir. he makes . proper use Of
he term. 10 that sense m 'Independent
Treasury" constructed by locofocoism
means en- Executive engine with which
party ~osksis 10 be performed. Now. sir.
the Independent Ire ssury" which shall
favor is one over which the Ereeufire
shall have no control. call IL 'iadepen-
DEAL" because u is TO be free from the
dominion Of the Execvive. and unlctter-
ed BY the chains Of paity-because IL 10 10
be an instrument in the hands Of the Pso-
pie. through their Representatives.. With
which TO perform all the fiscal operations
OF the Government. in conformity 10 weh-
defined legal principles. and not power
in The hands OF de,pot with which To
PROSTATE the very Temple Of Liberty
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-02-14

II WILL proceed. on Saturday TIE IeiA o( rs-
q k'vsrr. To- oder, o. public suction. the fol-
io~i.s property % the late Levi. McCio,:
Al h'. bou,eholt snd Kitchen Furniture.
sis", fasr head Of iorss.--ons Cow
IS hesd of she-P--.iS Ho-., together with
variety Of Farming Utensils,
Pionghs. iisrrows. ke.
Several .ets Of Gssr.-one ROsd Wagon
Also, 40 bushel, Of Msrcb,ntahie Wheat,
30 bushels Of R'e--iO barrel, Of Corn,
} or 4 tons of Hay
credit Of nine months. On all sum. over IS.
will be given On oil property purchased. except
the rrsin. which can he sold orI, on 60 dsy.'
credit. Bnnd and security will he required
and no property must be removed unles. the
terms Of sale be complied with
BARTiI. sUAUL. .iLn'r.
Jan. 1850
9TIac sdmini,traior requests all person. in
drbted IL come fur~srd and settle immediately;
onf those having claims sgsinst the estate To
present them, Propeely authenticated, for set.
Element. D..
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-02-14
. . ~ NJ " - u Q a r TO ~ s.
We invite attention 10 the suggestions contain
ed IN the following
CALLS UPON THE WINGS OF JErrER-


We invite attention 10 the suggestions contain
ed IN the following
CALLS UPON THE WINGS OF JEFrER-
SON.
Mrssrs. EpiroRS-As IL has always been ia,
custom OF the Wing party OF this county, and
particularly Of late years, TO have some pubic
expression Of their choice for suitable candidate,
10 represent their interests ia the Legislature O,
the Stale; and As that choice has most generally
resulted IN the choice Of "good and true mcn. :
aud men who would also command the tniire yo.e
al the party. would mos, respectfully sugresi
To the Wings the proprc,y OF meeting IN Charles.
town, ON some early day (s7y NEXT MON.
DAY. for the consideration OF The matter.
There being now already in the field. an inde-
pendent candidate for the suiIrsgcs Of the Wings,
II Is much tc be desired that there should he =
large and general attendance, TO insure full e.
preston of tho sense OF the party.
The Wings OF jefferson county have very
decided majority, and by proper Management,
and with strong concerted action, can ever main
tam their position against the destructive princ,-
pies Of the rrcscn, Administration.
], is mos; earnestly to &c hoped, for the rre-
seTvaion OF the unity and harmony of the Whis
party, Is well as fer the high honour and stand
inS Of cur county, that the whiSs VIII see the
necessity Of fun meeting. upon the day named,
and concurrence IN the views or
MEMBER OF THE PARTY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-02-14

iPNiufN ~ hhsNf NY y t'His
CRhiN.-Uhs --Salr> of small lots brought
by wagons, at Sl,1j Sl,s0 for good 10 hes,
reds.
Rye-Thcre y but ono parcel in market hat
We know Of. We have no price to name, bat
the article $ wanted.
Corn Sales Of several parcels ~ Md. yellow
anoat, have been made Today al 81 cents
There are two catgocS 81 Virginia straw co'orcd
corn ahoat, fer which thc highest offer made is
III cents
O4i..-Carso sales al &C 10 20 CENTS.
or,r-Ssed--BeginS 90 arrive nufe freely from
The West. and - without charge ~ Prcc. We
quote prime Western sced at slt 10 - pcr bush.
lot of 100 bushels prime Virginia Seed was
sold this week ~ st5 pcr husbrl.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-02-14

"IILL be sold. 81 public sale. st my resi-
w denes on Long Marsh. atou Midway
between ThomPsons nepoi snd B4Illetown, sn
TsssSsy re goa iasisat. the following Property
work Uoroes Cows with CsI,ss,
Young cattle stock Hoss.
Wagon and Gearing o. Picughs snd HsrrOws.
A Wheat Fan. Cuuug Bpx, Corr Shelter, &c.
About 20 barrels of CORN.
200 bushels 81 Oats quantity Of Hay,
100 acres 81 Gram IN the ground,
20 bushels of POTATOES.
Hons-hold sud Kitchea Furniture Of every
description.
Tsrsas-A credit snth the III % Aasast wiIi
he given for 81 purchases over -, (exeepi fos
the Corn snd Oats. wbieb will be sold Zoe rs,h
BY The purchaser EiViag bond and approved Sc
eurny. sums under - essh.
JOHN SNOWMAN
Feb. ~. 1919
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-02-14
Merchandise for S,Ir.

II WISH to cell my Stock Of Good, on hand.
. consisting Of . general assortment Usually
kert "a . eo1nify store. They have been kept
elem ard IN good order, and are mostly CT re-
cent purchase. suppose the cost would not
exceed s2J0O. A liberal time will be given for
TIE pay sseai, the purchaser giving approved Sc
eurry. The hos.s IN nv oc.u,sney-th
property n ". q =. %. Anderson. nov
sdssr,issd for rent. aud - . good stand Cor bu.
.ias... Joan ~. BAsFoRD.
South Bolivar, Ian. ~. is39--u
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-02-14
THE MARKETS..
FROM THE BALTIMORE AMERICAN.
BALTIMORE MARKET,
y al

For The retk ending Friday eresiing, Ieb =.
FLOUR.-HctrGrd-S irrof.-Thcrc has been n
fair demand throughout the week on the part OF
shippers tn England, and the market has been
quite lively. Several thousand barrels have
been taken for export, up io "Wednesday Inclu-
sive, al the uniform store price Of ss.25 per bbi.
Yesterday, however the market became unset
tied, with an upward tendency. and though scmc
sales We're made at 81 ,25. others were effected at
1854. To-day the market Is quite unsettled,
and while holders very generally unwilling To
sell for less Than $3.50, buyers will not offer
more than SS.37i. Some holders refuse 10 sell
altogether at this time. preferring TO await the
result, Of later advice from England, now daily
expected by The Great Western. The ship Row
ena. The last vessel up for the Eng'sh market
with flour, has just completed her loadlng-I000
bblS.-Gnd there is no other vessel up for tina,
destination.
The wagon and railroad prices were uniform.
early ia the week, nt 1924; the railroad price
has since confined al Ss,l?t, bat the wagon
price has advanced, and - now about 81 ,25
City Mills FiOm.--The only transaction IN
tins description, OF which are advised, has
been a sale Of limited parcel today at s., 80
full. Tho attention of purchasers has been ex-
cluSIvely directed To Howard street Flour.
The inspections Of the week, ending on Thurs
day evening last, comprise the following kinds
AMI
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-02-14

A s the subscriber purposes being IN IsGsrson
~ about the Ist q Msfcn ensuing, b. respect
fully requests 81 those Sho have not lifted their
notes. bearing dsi- March. 1871. 20 ,oms for
ward and psJ the money into she hands of Mr.
AsHsHas SE1bsa, uhe has charge n the obii-
cations, and y authorized 20 settle the sceounts
And ~ my stay vill BE- short. snd as farther w
duixsnce esupot he given. h " hoped thst The
present notice will BE- promptly regarded
zen 10. 1899. JAMES BLACK
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-02-14
Harpcs-Fcny, Fehrlary l2ih. 1899.


Ia consequence 81 a failure Of the mails. TIC
following communication. written on ihe 3d IN
slant. did not rrach "a until THURSDAY last
10 ne Editor 4 hs " FIRE. Prs"
Sis The extended circulation Of the Alcx-
andfia OAzriie through the Distuci represent,
induces me Though reluctantly cnougl) 20 no
hce IS isif mIsrrprr scuia;on Of mc, on iIc ~ 1-
ton Tor a committee of investigation 10 Swari-
wouts case. &c. And do Il through yonr ro-
lumns because. having quoted the p1fagraph
from ihe Glzciic. You leave, or rather invite
your readers 20 credit ~ statements
The conduct ~ public mon - certainly open
10 the fscst ceusurc 81 thc Prrss. Eat have not
its rraders as eel a. The SUBJECTS ~ rs remarks
a right 10 expect that u all deal fairly hy both
an expectation by The var. which ny consti-
uents will seldom find realized q thry rely mp
on that paper for a correct report u any thing
which their present representative may say of
do
Hut 10 the matter m hand. The impuiahon
q the Galciie -. that a0er advocating DC briloi
vote m ih~ appointment Il that committee. had
abandoned Il. by voting Tor an election rira rccf
How Ear his Is true, lct the facts deicfnhnc.
A Standing rule 81 the Hotss pfescf.bcs ihai
q" al committees shall b. appointed by the
SPEAKER. unless othcreisr specially directed BY
NJ iiouse. N which case tbey hall bc appointed
BY ballot" Mr. Cambfeieng had moved for a
selecl committee. q course under fhc rule. 90 D.
appointed BY ths Speaker. Ny oolleaguc, Mr.
Garland. moved - en- amendment, that The com
Inliiee should b. appointed by ballot
Thus M single question: presented vac, Whc.
hef he committee should ~ appointed By hs
Sp'ato. o. ~ The Houssi hccausc any prefer
snee a. 70 the sois IN winch The HOUSE should
apPoan' vas excluded b. nc rnic.
~ NJ rrmarks ! made m reply to Mr.. Cam
ofeisng, and Which he Gazette has ehoscn q
miainierpret, advocated ihc amendment q Mr.
Garland, Indicating Il ecurse indeed q necessity
es ne question stood, no ether prefsrcnoe lhaI