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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-06-25

bad thuspui into execution his OF threat.
ened aud unnatural purpose.-He was
seeo.ed-but fortunately Tor him he had
remained sober that day, add only need.
ed 10 bring forward his proofs TO satisfy
all that hs could not be The murderer
McConahy, the son-in-law, was present.
and 10 reply 10 an insinuation from him
unfavorable 10 Brown. the latter al once
accused him as The criminal, ayerring that
he was the man he saw running from the
barn, o-c.-This soon resulted IN the H.
beration Of the old man and the securing
OF McConahy-who, in all the subsequent
examination. became more deeply involy.
ed IN condemning circumstances, and was
hLaliy committed 10 Huntingdon jail 10
await bis trial in August.
Providence seems 10 have in,erposcd
IN remarkable manner. TO Tustraie the
design Of the assassiu.-If McConshy is
the guilty man. the only object he can
have had in view was 10 DESTROY the
whole family IN order 10 secure the pro-
peTiy Of his father in.law 10 himself
aud 1t would seem that the calculation
was that the public would be ready TO
conclude that Brown had perpetraled The
dreadful slaughter and then committed
suicide-a conclusion that might have
been produced IL he had fallen by the
shots aimed at his head, and II he had
left his employment prepared for such a
deed by in,oxication.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-06-25
ANOTHER cALUMNY EXPOSED.

Mr. Felix Grundy, IN q speech delivered be-
fore The late Convention Of Fedefals, IN Baltl.
more, SAID, among other things, as reported IN
the Globe
Mr.. Burke, the Postmaster at Cincin.
natl, - here, aud intend, before we leave
this place, TO ask him 10 state whether
this committee does not regularly attend
their candidate 70 the post office. when
he goes for letters 20 see that be gets
none that are not such as they are willing
that he should receive. II 10 true there
are many Wsgs IN IBIS country aud that
some oi them may probably write hoax.
ing letters 70 The old gentleman and his
Wing advisers may wish 10 save him the
modification Of reading them,o they may
wish 10 save postage which IS slwsys re-
funded on returning such letters 10 The
post Office Bot they open all his leuet,
fof him. and where there Is nothing 10 be
SAID 10 reply, they snswer them though
when there ia they Nili not answer AZ 40.
Nov ihis IS tbe way in which they want
10 make q President Of the q. States"
General DAT Green has Addressed .
letter 20 the Rev Mf. Burke, The Post
Master 81 Cincinnaii osscerainv hatbuth
there IS 10 this statement Of tho Hon. Pc.
lix 80 Mr. Burke has replied that Nc
Gr0Bdy bad 90 auihouiy 20 refer 10 bin
that DO did wrong IN dong 20. sBd iha0
BE- must correct bic statement That q,
laf from che Cincinnau COMMITTEES attend
ing General Htuison 90 the Post Office
and opening bic letters before they ~
permitted 20 ps's into his hsnds- Gen
Harrison receives hiS letters as other gen
iieuen DO sometimes himsrlf and some
times by e servant, and ihal Cd lsf iron
bis beng attended by Committee. 81
Mf Gruudy asserts, be knows nplhing o
any such committee except vbat be- BE-
seen Ia The papers. snd that they havr
never IN q single instance. attended bin
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-06-25

Green's Trial ConeIuded.-Y
evening the trial Of b. w. Green was
concluded before the Examining Court
which came TO the unanimous decision
to send him on for further trial before the
Fall term Of the Superior Court, on both
counts OF the indictment; LIST. for aiding
and abeiiing VIM. b. Dabney in SNUG
Cling money from the Bank for his dab
ney's) behoof, and 2nd, involving the
general charge Of lsrcency Graudulently
taking. carrying away, sc. 10 the amount
Of 100000 aud more. There was no
application made 10 bail him. Counsel
for the Commonwealth. Joseph MAYO and
John Robinson, Esqs.; for the prisoner,
b. w. Leigh, James Lyons, Samuel Tay-
Tor and w. b. Archer, Esqs.-R Richmond
Compiler Of Tuesday.
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BOOZE GGMDB@T
AND
Blank Book MannfacfOrX

TENHE subscriber takes this method Of inform.
isg the inhabitants Of jefferson county and
the public generally, that the above business in
its various branches, is still conducted by him
at the Old stand on Water Street, Winchester.
va Thankful for the patronage which has
hitherto been extended, he hopes by a strict at.
ten''on to business, to merit and receive con-
tinuanee thereof
All orders by mail or otherwise, will be
promptly attended 10.
A. c. TsCHIFFELY.
Winchester, Jan. 30, 1910.
B6~orders left at the Free Press Office will
De attended TO.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-06-25
POLITICAL.

AT public discussion at Charles City
CT House not long since, the Federal
orator took Riichie's tack with the Army
Scheme. and asserted that Mr.. Van Buren,
never saw II 4" Prove that" (said warm
supporter Of the Administration, and m
done with the party. IL MIR. Van Buren,
recommended a measure 10 Congress
without knowing what il was, lie isn't fit
to De President, end I'll not support him =!
We have heard Of another who was so
diSguSied with the cowardly effort TO
relieve the President Of the responsibility.
that, he said. he could no longer have
any respect for the party. A man who
would recommend measure, and, after
hndingi il unpopular would skulk fiom the
responsibility, deserved the support Of no
one.-Riehmond Wig.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-06-25
LAND OFFICE Ar COLUMBUS.
CoLuNGrs. Miss } June ~.

LAND OFFICE AT COLUMBUS
CoLuNBus. Miss June II, 1887
The account OF the receiver. which
have made out. and transmit herewith
Pres@st against him balance Of S55.
9G5 81. His own account makes il $50. q.
212 % II Is also annexed. His assets
OF which ] also send YOU he list. amount
TO SCI $40 9S. rating the land at 81 -
only. but might probably realize double
the amount. The man seems rrcIg peni.
tent; aud | am inclined 10 think IN com.
mon with h.s iIiehds, that he IS honest
and has been led away from his duty. by
the example OF his predecessor, and a Ger.
tain fooscness IA the code Of morai,iy,
tchict here docs not more ia so limited
circle as IL does riih US at home. Ano.
iher receiver would probably follow IN
the footsteps Of the two. You will no,
therefore. be surprised, n recommend
his being retained, IN preference to ano-
Z Tier appointment for he has his hands I'M
non and r,R mol be disposed 10 .Decul4te
any more. lie will have his bond signed
I By the same sure'ies, and forwarded IN a
/ few days to Washington this snesks "a.
vorabiy. He has, moreover, pledged his
word that, Il retained. be will strictly
! obey the laW, and receive nothing bat
specie ia payment for lands lie ielAme
that he is about selling = great portion Of
his lands hat and some other negocia.
tons will enable him 10 dl,cbsrge a large
( portion Of his debt 20 the Umied States
before the expiration Of the present quar-.
/ ter. Leniiy towards him. therefore might
! stimulate him 10 exeriions. hlCh seven.
" might, perhaps, paralyze. ! have, IN
Ne mean time, eDiesed The cIo,ing OF
= land Office unlik4he bond y compile.
Sed and retained. No land has been
sold since the 2Oih uliimo.
Various ere the reports Of lLc late re-.
ceIver's solvabiliiy some say that b. will
paw the whole. whilst o'htfs. and ihe
( gresttaobrr do not believe that lie Will
pay - per cert, but they al concede
that his inlenpefsnce has been bis great
est crime. and that the loss 81 has money
/ has been caused By that 6 bis reason
and that. a. in ALGEBRA the minus On Que
side has been made plus on The other q
- ny belief tia, his forced confidence
I has teen sadly sbUscd ne. Zoe pag5ss
I for qa honest nan
ON very respectfully. ,ir
Y our gbentsnf Eertaui
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-06-25
NO. az

the officers under The. Government Of the
United States and the re,siuers and sup
poriers Of the party have obtained for
themselves more money, directly and in.
direeily. since the Government OF Presi-
dent Jackson. eleven years. than all such
oihcers aud friends had obtained under
oil previous Administrations for forty
yess-fei. as words have been things.
The cry OF democracy. love Of the People
down With corporations and r,onopoiies
mas blinded the People. The Peoplr are
coming 10 take judgmen, into their own
hands
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-06-25
MR.. VAN BUREN's DEMOCRACY.

MR.. VAN BUREN'S DEMOCRACY.
We ATE Indebted to New York paper Tor
the following summary Of a few Of MI Wan Bu-
:en'S acts.
Van Buren, acted with the FEDERAL
PARTY IN the Convention, to amend The
Constitution Of this State G5.BY OPPOS.
ING THE RIGHT OF THE POOR
MAN TO VOTE~E9 ia the reported
proceedings Of the Convention, p Isl and
Isl, We extract as follows from Mr.. Van
Buren's speech:
He knor he would be able 10 con.
vince every member OF thts committee of
the dangerous and alarming tendency Of
the precipitation, and unexpected pros
iraiion Of all qualifications.
Thst the character Of the increased
number OF votes, would be such as would
render their election curse rather than
blessing which r0uh d,irs from The
polls all sober. minded pc oDle."
The door would have been entirely
closed against retreat, whatever might be
our after conviction, founded upon after
experience, as 10 the evil tendency OF this
erieHsed tranthise. except by the sword %
| On motion TO strike out the words or
oc the highways, (Which would exclude
from voting those " no work or pAy road
TAX MIR. Van Buren, was in favor Of
striking OFT THE PEOPLE ARENOW
PREPARED FOR UNIVERSAL SUI.
| FRAGE."
Mr.. Root replied that Il this clause
was stricken out. II would dislranchise
numerous class Of ef'ikeHs who ough,
I 10 vote
MIR Nelson conceded with Mr. Van
I BWen. u this clause pass Il ould en-
brace those who should not vote lit grant
ed universal suffrage
Mr.. Russell vas against striking out. -
IL oGid disffanchise many Who ought
TO vote. lie reeOllecicd a revolutionary
soiaifT IN bis town Who was a; the aicrs
Z Of Quebec, and another rho Uas % nf
slorming n Stony Point and NEITHER
WOULD HAVE a VOTE ~ THIS
MOTION PREVAILED"
I Think Of that. sc lovers of Democraey'
I ngyfia laR Burea srVrgisd hard 10 ~
7 tLUDE Revolutionary solfisrs from The
7 SACRED RIGHT WHICH THEY
7 SHED THEIR BLOOD TO SECURLn
Nhen The proposition fequiuns three
years residence in ihs STATE and one 90
he county Vas uudef consideration. Gen
Hooi ssid that this amendment pro ided
ior The dislfanc hisemsnt Of large ciss.
oi ciiizsns NJ h. slioded W noe Reto
/ luiionsfy soldiers DO would De- dnfrau
chised bV %. ard said some tuiiinz thing.
20 Mr. Van BuTcn i1f bs hostility b.
universal suffrage
ln reply. No Van Bafsn ssid q vas
evident, and. Indeed some gentlemen
dii not seem dIsposed 90 disEoise e, ihal
tbe amen6nsnt proposed by lhe honofa.
be gentleman from Dslagare toafsmea.
fed H0ihiae fioi n uniDUsgi suHrgys 49,
( Mr. Vac Bortn did DOT believe there
were twenty members 10 thai BODY. " ho
Wefe ibt flain qaeaiiou % uaigtfaal suf
ifage pal % Ten NoaM reis iq ifi f4ra
--and De was fefy sure ibst lis ADOPTION
vas rot expected. and wouLp Aor aetl
fal viEWs of IHEin coSstirtEnrs."
We bad continued NJ Nsn Bsfea
'sIrssdy reached the verge q uuivsfss
fuhDgs We EeIc rhesgsn
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-06-25

Trsasisied FROM the Spanish.
Underneath the sod. lou lying,
Dark and drear,
sieePeih o''e, who LEFT, in dying,
Sorrow here.
Yes, they're ever bending DER her.
Eyes that weep;
Forms that 10 the cold grave bore her.
Nigiis keep.
When the summer moon IS shining,
Son and fair.
Friends she loved IN tears are twining
ChapleiS lhcrc.
Rest IA peace, thou gentle spirii,
ThToned above,
Souls like thine, with God inherit
Life and leve
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-06-25
fGlet% VALLEY uOp,3r,.
~ SHsPHRRDSrO Bs.V. pa.

TUE subscriber respectfully announces TO his
Il friends and the public generally, that he
has opened A NEW HOUSE or ENTERTAINMENT.
~ SuEFuERpsTowS, on the street leading from
main to the river, and nearly opposite Prices
Wooilen Factory, where he will be pleased TO
accommodate all who may favor him with their
custom. lie invites a call from the public
they will then be able TO judge Of hi, aceommo-
datlons JOHN G. uNSELD.
May 81, ls40-3m'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-06-25
Correspondence efrhe Commercial .Idrerii.er.

S'''P0""e'st ~ H't t0nihlefttdt sfdrcTttfcr.
GALvEsrnS, MAY %, 1870
| am sorry TO inform you Of the death
OF Capt. Redo, Of the army. and also that
Col. WELLS was MORALLY wounded in a
duel at San Antonio. II appears from
verbal intelligence, that on the approach
OF the Indians Capt. r. refused 10 fight.
which brought forth some remarks from
Col. W.. whereupon a challenge was
given and accepted. They fought at the
distance Of three PAGES with pistols =
Capt. r. was shot in The forehead, and
died instantly. Col. w. was shot in the
abdomen, and when the person left, from
whom these particulars are derived, he
was Still alive, but all hopes Of his recove.
~ were given up.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-06-25
MILLINERY s. Mtanhna
N AKIN

MOSS SUSAN MI. .AID.Al0lS
ANING commenced the above business at
n the residence Of her father, (Mr. David
Adams, in Bolivar, would respectfully solicit
call from those who want any article In that
line. She will always be able to receive the
latest Rrperts Of ice DazREONA,
and pledges herself TO execute her work in the
best manner, and with the utmost despatch.
Bolivar, near Harpers-Ferry,
June IL, lsA0-3I
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-06-25
DEPARTMENTAL.
u. W.T. FHELn

I'D FsPEcTFULLY soiishs the stisuiion 81
y n ths eiuEsus 81 geasrs5n 70 thc fact, tbai.
hndbL g iuconVsnisat 10 BE- ~ Charissioun
81 the Line hsretcfofs stated, be viii pofi.reiy
oommence be viaii BY the g3d u June, for The
purpose u attending % calls concerning The pre-
serratfon o. The Teeth.
HrfN Sc ell also vith Hsrpsrs-FsrfT
sndhhsld aud sksphsrsrtoua-o vbleh hs
VIII Eige lgrther no4frs
June d. Iaf0-l
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-06-25
- - - 80. 80 h n.

iioee n Representatives.
The fool said some thin4s be knew
and some things be- Cad nos knou. is
kacu the mdlr1s hogs weto fst. Dos BE-
Odd not know where be got ihs meal 20
feed them With. So ihe slightest. uosl
casual obscwef can bot noiite ths sudden
wealth add arrogant dictaiion q ihs
Office holders. All under Tie bead 81 love
oi TIE People" ilow have lhey % sod
denly STAINED Wealih} Ons ladiaB fea.
~, with sil BE- attendant Frauds. ~ IBIS
day, would make hundreds OF ihoufands
rich, a few year service as Dmiuci
Attorney DO Nfa Yofk or Philadelphia
ihe custody of ihe pebble mobeY Ehfn
it is bgt fsiarned- Collector 20 tUsismr.
ato 8tifa9d tbs country Land Kegs.
iefs and Rcscivefs sho have pfafiissd
FRAUD ia fhe sslts ~ lsnd ssj 90 Itts,nial
she rtorsfds-esrh aHofd ihs means 81
sedfh ifmmy teiitffsts Taica .ha
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-06-25
&IEIIOWAI1.
w IL L 7 a II EICXS.
Saddle and Harness Mixer.

AOULD respectfully inform his friends
w and customers. that he has removed
nis shop TO the new building lately erected BY
Andre" Hunter, Esq, adjoining the old Clerks
othee, one door weat Of ThompsoBI Hotel, and
Immediately opposite the Courthouse, where
he will keep on hand, aBd manufacture 10 order.
At the shortest notice, every variety Of
Saddles, Brides, Harness, &C., Sc,
on the mos, reasonable terms.
lie would take this occasion 10 return 20 M,
friends and customers his most grateful seknow.
Judgments for the very liberal patronage that
has been extended 10 him since his com mencs-
ment Of business in this place, and hopes, when
he pledges himself that ali work in his line shall
BE executed IN the best manner, and on as libsr 2
siierms as u can be procured IN the county,
THAI he will still be favored with their custom
Charlsstown, March 10. 1870
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-06-25
LET nE SEE MIN oNcR nonE,

1T ME SEE Mn oNCE NON
BT aEs. osoooD.
Let me see him ouoe more
For moment or two.
Let HIM tell me himself
OF his purpose, dear do
Let hum gaze IN these eyes
While he lays on, his plan
To escape me and then
lie may gO-iF M cas-,
Let me see him once more.
Let ms give him one smile
Let me breathe but one word
OF endcarment the while
ask but that moment
My life on the man,
Does he think TO forget me
Tic may-iF IA cAN.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-06-25

LouDoUN CoUETY.-The following re-
solutions were adopted at a late Wing
meeting, at MiddlcbuTg:
'RrsOIrsd, That the County Of Loudoun can
give Harrison and Tyler majority Of one thou.
Sand roies az the approaching election, and
Resolved That ,cs iria do a."
Loudoun county can do ii II she riA
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-06-25

TO the pos, office, as Mr.. Grundy repre-.
senis."
So the Hon. Felix is coniTadieted by
his own witnsss.-l Richmond Wig.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-06-25

The last Chambersburg Wing contains the
following account OF The late hoIrible murder OF
a family Of sax persons IN Huntingdon c ouniy,
Pennsylvania. IL IS Que OF the most horrible
affairs OF the kind on record:
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-06-25
LAST CALLf

"a IL ihos- indebied 60 ripsEsLtEr a Bao.
a rHfp. hansers-Hiii, eiihsf BY note OF &C.
couhi. sft rrquesied 20 fnafs paYmcnt asffoa'
leiaii ~ - lon1fr Indulgence nav ~ frpfttcd
IlMbERLAKE a BROTfER
Juns ~, lst0-3f
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-06-25

fa.ieH eratas 90 sas Tfefsrr iH his iasf
sanuaI iarsiagr b. CoHgfssf Pfrsi1ehi J4cnsoa
tears DE following mosf rnHciaslte testimony
sgalusi iho sua-Tfrafufy sChems. hieh nos,
HHif sn mech favor ~ n,e eyes 81 iha spsfIs
sdminuBston af1 sH rs fIl0sffs. VITO bsve
an ffe i9 becoming sab-ueafbfefs % So ns-s.
ssse 10 Cengrf,s q psrrmbsr, l-1G. Pfss,sent
IhCk 20 $40
70 retain ths public money IN hs
Treasury bhsmrioysd 10 any say i ~.
gyaeiieeth n u bssidss. een1asf fls ~.
nluf y Ger fHEE issrirtriDnn % iseh ~
~ raukff fts fSrassIs u ts asfion
tiowran 10y hohesl Iackusn naH. 20 nas
faioafl n fe footsteps get rual. o. rst
efff OBS daan-rFh fsto ~ 90 -Ifeafarv
.fafH H.I F.b0f
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-06-25

4AHE subscriber embraces the present oppor.
- iugfy % is6aeTiag 20 the good esgshs Of
Cnarlesiown agd 80 nsighD0gfhOyd. bis most
grateful acknowledges Tor the vsfy liberal
encouragement that has been extenfed 20 him
since hs eommenosneut Of the BOOTE SHOE
MIXING BUSINESS in this town, snd hopes
he my be able. by strict aiientioo 10 business,
using nothing bot good leather. employing tho
best q w0rkmen. and ~ ardent lisiro 10 rem
Der general sstisfaeiion 30 continoe 70 merit
for the futare. that patsoa5gs which has been
bestowed on him In the past
sCFEvsry description Of COUNTRY Pro.
DVCE will Be taken 10 exchange f0f work. 81
the highest market price.
eFHis Shop u on Msia street, one door East
% David Humphreys Store.
~ BOYLE.
Cbsrlestown, MAY -, Islo--h
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-06-25
So The rules were not Suspended.

In the House Of Representatives. on
Saturday. Mr.. Wise, by unanimous con .
sent, on behalf he said, OF his colleague
(Mr. Boi,s,) who was absent, attending
TO his duties on the Committee OF Elec.
lions, offered the following resolution, as
a substitute for that offered by that gen
tleman on Friday:
Rssoired, That the Secretary Of the
Navy be directed 10 communicate 10 this
House copy OF the record Of ali the pro
ceedings OF the naval court martial, held
on board the United States ship Macedo
Man. hen lying in Pensacola bay, for the
trial OF Lieutenant George VI. Hooe /;
together with the approval, II any, Of the
Judgment Of the court by the Secretary
OF the Navy; the remons,rances. II any.
OF the said Lieutenant IIooe. addresse d
to the President Of the United States
and all The proceedings Of the Executive
thereon.
The resolution, under the controlling
influence OF the previous question, (mov.
ed by Mr.. Wise was adopted.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-06-25

Erfracf from The report Of !. W ga
resche, appointed to craHiine Land Of
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-06-25

Ibai' after an examination Of the re.
cord, the President returned the same 90
the Navy Department with the ioiIowing
endorsement:
The Prcs,den, finds nothing in IA. ,,o...,
inss m the case Of IL. Hooe which rroair,s ~,
interference. ~ y A.,
And whereas the introduction of ma.
groes and private servants Of the prosecu.
Tor as witnesses 10 testify against the
Characters OF gentlemen OF the Navy. in
The service OF their country, 10 q practice.
though sapctioned by the President OF
the United States. that will not be ius:i.
ned. and ought not to be tolerated by
Southern men, or Northern men with
Southern principles, and, ii not correct
cd must operate as a serious injury 10
the Navy, 10 the humiliation Of its off.
GERS, and 10 the infinite discredit Of the
Government:
Resoived. therefore. That the Secretary
OF The Navy be required 10 communicate
10 this House copy Of the proceedings
OF The court martial held for the trial OF
Lieut.. George NJ. Hooe. that his wrongs
may be promptly rcdressed, and the evils
complained Of corrected without DELAY.
Mr.. Dromgoolo inquired wha, mea.
snres OF redress his colleague proposed by
the introduction OF this resolution
MIR Slanly called Mr.. Dromgoole 10
order, making some remarks which. from
the confusion which Immediately arose,
were insudible 10 the Reporter.
The Chair said the resolution could be
received only by general consent.
Mr.. +. Thomas, Of Maryland. objected.
Mr.. Bolts thereupon moved TO suspend
The rules. and demanded the yeas and
nays, which were ordered. and being IA.
ken resulted as follows - Yeas %; Nays
20.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-06-25

Your oGedieol servant
The Madisonian., 1840-02-18
MILITARY GENIUS.

On Friday last Mr.. Crary, the toeo Joco mis-
representative of Michigan, exhibited his very dis
taeuished traits of military genius, by most va.
liant onslaught upon Genral HarriSon's oticial
report of the bloody battle of Tippecanoe The
criticism of this nr star, in the galaxy OF disiin-
gui,hed warriors was very severe, all tending 10
prove tha, although General Harrison poa the bat
de he did not win il in the rigR way. The differ
ence between the two Generals is, General Harrison
had 10 arrange his order OF battle in anticipation OF
the movements OF The enemy: General Crary after
he knew the enemy's disposition and he had disap-
peqrsd: General Harrison on the field in the midst
of the smoke and clangor of the battle; Gen. Crary
ia the House OF Representatives, under The luxurious
comfort Of cushioned chair, and the inspiring in
huences of eight dollars day. Afler battle is
fought and won, thousand heroes spring up who
could have won it better but who had rather
the sqttadroas Of words, than those of battle.
When we hear attacks like these upon men who
have periled their lives their fortunes, and their
sacred honor in the service of the countrywide
have denied themselves the comforts of wealth, and
the delights of society and friends aud risked very
thing on the battle field for their country-who are
about TO descend 10 the silence Of the tomb, with
ober Inheritance 10 their children but the renem-
brance Of their trials their perils and their scars
who can suppress feeling of scornfu Indignation
at that gross ingratitude which would strip of his
honor, the veteran, who, in the service of
his country, has been stripped of his fortunes?