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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-07-16

THE FIRST NEGRO TESTIMONY. The
Fredericksburg Arena contains iei,er from
Lieut. ilooE, uFon ,be saiIrc, Of ihe negro vit-
ne'scs Which Nefe allowed TO appear against
him N commenting upon which The wanfenion
Times says,
1--WE have desired auHiously 10 ascertain n ~
any time, ~ IN any place, negroes have ever
eeen admitted 10 testify before Courts Mauial 49,.
10 such practice does prevail. OF hai prevailed
Asrslefors we should b. les, inclined 90 blame
Mr. Vaa Duren ~ refusing 70 iuierpose and TO-.
bgks % 40 'his instance. The result Of our re-.
search -, Nat foS ,he frt time. nsrror, we're
allowed 10 TESTIFY n Hooes case That a sp,nt.
"a appeal vas maize 90 ihc Pfesideni ts cberk
this di'gfaerful narration and that Air Van
Bafea. 10 his own language "soud -. noisisr
% rtgsirs a. inirrf,reaes."
Tbs ".'ivlAs'a a.ra rifs Sspftsrs 0.,iiar, O. , %
has. thea established nsi- role 81 evidence he
bas placed ihe negro on footing of r,sraf sqnaii.
" vnb the ahte mar, ard 90 effect hrs. he has
VIOLATED precedent. custom aud practice - we
make 10 remark--cxcrpi that if an oron sboii.
'iept'i had been PrcsilenL be could NOS have
pefPeifaird q more insaluoe outszs On souihsfa
figha and Southern insiHanoasv
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-07-16

Judes Wntpv ssnts died a. Tfsnuvire, A.
abama on ihe och uiumo, eyed 5s Years. Judes
g. formerly represented Sou.h Carolina IN he
senate 81 w Uniied sstes. ard has ~ q issT
pf1iod hl'ed large and honorabls rpacr ia ne
public eye, a. pubiic man Atths iau eleciion
hs received ihc vote q lbs Electoral College q
V'fsiufs 90 ne oHos o. wee Prsssdsni ~ ~
unned s'a'es aad previously 20 ihui hive ~
ua' ohered and derhned 'hs appaintmrnt ~
Juege 81 De Supreme c5uu ~ ihs q sisiss.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-07-16

White The people are glsS 10 get notes. the
oiieo holders most be pad in SPECIE which
inereases tue salary Of each 90 Of them just 30
much a. the psemium amounts 10, No wonder
they 20 in for eontinuation OF the present mis-
cradle AID oppressive policy Of The govsrnment
They can % every quarter, and sell their specie
20 s.broker aud thus Increase their salary. while
they pay oug soiss 10 other people. This - To-
deed a crying svL. THE PUBLIC OFFICERS
PROFIT ~ TuE DISTRESS or rue CoUN-
TRY. Is rHtS A PROPER AID WHOLE
SOME STATE OF AFFAIRS.
Tstdsriekfgtra Herald.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-07-16

THE BANEarpr Wb,ch passed
ihe sena's after % much iabnrions dis.
c9ssion oi BE principles and 10 details has
feeeived Ii' gutsfus Ia Ire House 81 Res.
tsfenialyes. n came up IN The order a.
ppfine's. received fs frri and ss~oo8
fea1ings 81 rntiier of cOur,s. snd then.
on lhe motion o. ME Plea o.. was order.
90 70 De On iho table. nnil h Be- de.S
asRd deed We she'll hear % noe 81
= ai tbs sessios--ihs vote was l0f A.
SD.--yNal III
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-07-16
oTR FLAG

This week we have the satisfaction Of
LAYING before our readers the names OF
Gen. WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON
anj JOHN TYLER. as the Peoples Can
didaie for President and Vice President
of the Uai,ed States, 10 the room Of Mar
TIN Tan buren, and Richard ". Johnson,
who have departed iAis life in the CO.
lumns Of our paper. That We have been
a warm and ardent supporter Of General
Jackson and Van Buren. we will not de-
ny-yetit was done upon an horest con
viciion that their policy OF Government
was right; that policy Of government has
failed 20 produce that peace, happiness and
prosperity to our growing Republic that ~ q
ough, to have received at her handS, is
also self-eyident.'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-07-16

STRONG EVIDENCE ---Ths Providence
~ ~ Journal, % femafkiag upon he laie rele.
bfaiioa 81 ne Feurih ia hat vicinity. a. ub.eh
ffou Nf 20 irl thousand pfrsons aefs present
states AZ on evidence Of ihr sobrcty which pre-.
vailed % ihs oeea'ioa. ihai oue sairshoe 10 he
Eregaa Us ihrough q corn seid. ard ahbosrb
ihoussads uusi have gose ihrourh Ne 6s.d. yet
hsi siagie hii ~ eorn uas ramplsd upos
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-07-16

The Baltimore Pilot publishes a statement
from nineteen Of the most respectable citizens
OF the village 10 which The Buckeye Blacksmith.
Mr.. BAER, resides, pronouncing the charges
against that individual, made by tie Globe and
Enquirer, and other Van Barren prints, false and
vile throughout.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-07-16

GA large and respectable meeting or the ci-
Iizens Of Alexandra, was convened on Tuesdly,
9Th inst. for the purpose Of taking some steps IN
regard TO the late attempt OF the run-mad party
enthusiasts to crush their interests and spread
distress aud embarrassment, throughout the Dis
uiei. Let the sIieklers for Specie Hum
bug" alone but season longer, aud an oppressed
and an indignant people will sound the death
knell to those Who have beiraye their lu>r rights
The following was '.nong the resolutions adopt
ed
Rosoirod, Without dissenting roics, Thai
Commiitee Of ThirIeen, and the Chairman OF
his meeting, be appointed, tn adopt such mea-
Sures as they may deem necessary TO carry into
effect the unanimously expressed desire Of this
meenAg, Shai Ih- Town and County 81 Aiexan-
dria be RErRoCEDED TO the State Of Virginia
as soon a. practicable
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-07-16

TIE cdnonal department II ,ss Fi,-...,s,
NfEinian has bfen eommHfsd 20 Gen. Issrs a.
caar4H sy uhon q VII hrrss0er BE- eosdse,-a
NJ k'chribtfisf fsiifss from ~ sa.ior,si essif
On account u "olhef eursermraf,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-07-16

TIE Array Appropriation BiI y suu before
TIE House % Representative Amonr oths,
items q sHPsndiu in ihh bin. sizoro,,,l, a..
isfksd. vaa iho appropriated for Hsfias lIs,.
pitfalls On hs Western Watsrs-tbat Tor fte
muarfaetsrs ~ Halls Pstssi Ii,as--ths ,srsr.
tss 81 iiarPer's Fsrfy. g. &C See Coarr,..
tloasi proceedings ia spother eoluma.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-07-16
CUsvoA HovsE, ceLLEereHI osTIeH. Z
Noe fork CITY. July lOlh. $50

COsroa houaE, CoGLrcroah OsTtcn. 4
Nee fOrk City, duly 10th. is&0
h-T- rhe uadsrsigusd received thi, day OH
eisi notice 10 an act entitled "Aa act TO provide
iof the collection safe keePtns ,trsnsier SBd dis
ourseneat of the public revenue, aPPro we'd July
9Th, $50" The 18TH section Of witch provides.
that from and after the SON day OF June, IStO.
lone fourth part OF all duties. taxes. sale, Of
public isuts, debts sad sums of mOney seetu-
log or becoming due TO the 3 ,hsii be collie eied
IN the legal currency Of the a.. Sisiss" ~
oiaer Provsions Of the said act. particular
forms Of accounts are required To be kept. and
in order 10 make suitable arrangements there
for, the Undtrsignsd will not he able 10 comply
With such provisions uath Monday the 18Th
instant, and he therefore gives SoIleI that on
and after that day, the provisions Of the ssid
niRstssnth section, above referred 10, will be
enforced al this Office.
J. UOlT Collector
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-07-16

The following extract of a letter from THoMIs
jEFFEEsON to Gen LATAyErTE NC take from
the 9Th volume Of JeieI>on's Correspondence,
published al Charlottesville 10 lS29 II has
strong bearing upon the state Of parties anI their
measures al the present day. and no one who Is
not WilfuIly blind can fail TO make a correct
application. His remarks in regard to the Mis-
SCUM question, strengthening the Executive"
&c, sre worthy particular attention. "a connex-
ion with the sub-TTeasury aud Standing Army
'chemes, aud other ngghentng" measures Of
the present Administrator.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-07-16
what has SIr. VAN Rmrcn Done !

The enemies Of Gen HsEu'soN are constantly
sndea'oring TO d'pTecidie hiS intellect and 10
derrate his services 10 the country both IN the
field ard as a statesman Bot they are very
careful 10 say nothing of tie acts ~ their favor.
iie Where are the evidences of hi, superior
siaiesm1nship' Where the m"nnmrnis q his
towering genius where The records ~ his
scryiees' What measure did he ever originate.
which bears the stamp Of eEtraoisinary Viadom'
We call upon hs friends 80 point 10 single &C,
performed, or measure proposed, which places
him above the fouf,h-raie men Il The country -
or TO sagie service rendered, which entities
han to hat conniry's gratitude.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-07-16

In reply 70 numcroo, inquiries ~ reference to
the coBrse of M LUcAs, The Representative IN
Congress from this district uron the Bin Tor re-
oharenug the Banks of the Drs'r,ci Of Coum-
bis, sc will safe that Mr. l. voted throughout
with the ahti-Ilank party.
Mr. l. voted against The issue Of notes under
twenty dollar, after certain day. aud against
he issue Of notes under Gny dollars. after The
la Of January, lst0-ahd Went "as rar 81 the
farlhest' 10 hostility 60 the Banks Of The District.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-07-16

nsaasfrtoE ~ we Nesru CtHotfHt afsa.
Tsaa. -Fhg gafrigh aIsrfsrd ss,afaiat ths tsftsrs
~ nrEFaas iaewa 80 uanaur arafEaa rrtlrn.
~ tkeiF rHrga ~ aeurtrrt ~ fife lnilaf afafea
fsn ne sitis q NefIh Cafaiias. ii,s rrsieasiiss
- zee farei 81 ~ nfftirg rfths g. E.tisiurs N
~ sists u NoFsmsrF.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-07-16

Hraats CsrftH ~ 81 81 uas ssie a i-,.r,-f
bafhau tute afihf Ortlsnd Co,,ra-. 49,, NJ -.
e Mfdaf s-isI lstt Tee ranrrt Gees -s-. !. Al a
49, Vae hfoern $50 ~ saaih-r. f1f Zee
60 So gesfiiar 80 ~ = So - ass -. -
beg aetiss 80 sAt n $50, ~ $50 sts-. o. -.
s'ant - ihe 30 fatrs a. rrssfsr rsft III a..
este SER rlthiFaea. e. Essirltiis fse
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-07-16
Van Buren, Nominations.
FOR PRESIDENT,
MARTIN VAN BUREN,.
For VICE PRESIDENT,
JAMES K POLK.
RICHARD NJ. JOHNSON.

ELECTORS.
Dist Arthur Smith. Of Isle Of flight
2 do. John Cargill. 81 Spss<
}. do James Jones. eC -s6uorag
{. 60. W. n. Baskerville. Of .usekLn5trg.
8. do Charles Yancey. er ueginsha4E
6 do. Richard Lngan, Of HiGfar
do. Archibald Stewart, y Plhiek.
d.. William Jones. cT Gloucester
do. Austin Bfockenhrcuch. 81 Eucx.
10. DO. John h>on. If Princr BIAisr
IL. do. J. ID. Haly burton. n .Nitr Relt
IL. do Thomas J. Randolph. II ms, ~ irls.
- 90. Waller Holiday, II SPoa'yiraHia.
10 DO. Inman Homer, IF FaG9uisr
IL. do. Hiefomc l.. Opie. ST., u J,GsrsoH.
i6. do. William A. Harms. # Page
~. do. J. D Williamson, Il Rockingham.
IL do. william TAYLOR. 81 ROekbridst.
10 DO Aug A Chspman. II .uoaros.
81 do. James Hase. Of Montgomery.
n 10 William BvcrS, II Ws,Aiagiyn.
81 do. B-nIlnrin Brown, Of CatH
-. DO. John Hipdman. II Brooke.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-07-16

sAALL ADDITIONS TO ora PorCLATIoH with
IN two months, 1. 9. since April I7lh. there have
arrived 81 the port Of New York near twsnt,-
Iour Thousand passengers. the greater part emf
grants These hardy people, macy Of ~bom
are Germans, and bring their gold With them
are pushing Sest for the cheap r,ch lands. The
choicest Of which ere now slmOst 10 be hsd At
The low misImum govsrnmsnt price Of al Is
pet aors----Ntsc YoFk Ser
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-07-16

Cos r. ~ JOHNSON. sace vacshsr he
eham q ne stoafe. hat been on q VISIT 10 rhe
Norfssrn States AZ ~ issi acc0unfs. he aas
in - cry ~ Nrw fofh. "fesariHg ne hoaort
~ be fsfise.citrsas
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-07-16

HoRRlD MURDER-A murder Of the
most atrocious description was Committed yes-
terdag, about half past 10, p. NJ on the BODY OF
Robert DoWliuE, grocer living 10 Prince street
between Mott and Elizabeth streets, by butch
er named Thomas ButteTling. u appears that
they had dispute % some violence on SUNDAY
last the cause OF which ve did not learn Yes
tsrday the quarrel was renewed in the shop
OF Mr.. Bowling, and Butterling was ordered
out
tie declared he Wodld not leave the shop
until he left Dowing corpse. end on tho
instant With large butchers knife, nearly sev-
cred his victims hesd from his shoulders He
was so nearly dsespiiated that his head fell
over has shoulder The murderer ned, pursusd
by the crowd, and after being knocked down
sad leaving portion Of his Goa. in the hand.
OF has pursuer1, rsB into the police Office. and
placing both hands upon the bar. jumped over
in the midst Of the officials.
Justice BloodEood demanded OF him what
shat was the meaning Of his conduct His
answer Was"i have just murdered o man. I
suppose this is the right place TO Gene to-"
He wa' inmedistely arrested ard placed in
irons, We underttand that DoWIing died la
about 10 minutes after be wSs wounded lie
vas about 90 years Of sge, and has left . large
family. Buitsriing formerly had stall in Cen
ire Market. but has laIierly kept private stall
20 Prince street tie iS about IS years OF sgs
and has hitherto borne good character He
also has family. Thus by a moments indul-
eenee OF unTsstrsined passions two famiiie.
have been plunged IN the deepest woe
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-07-16

nALriHoaE, Jvtv, S.--Ciiy Csuyt The trial
ofJeHerson Gfifhth, al,as Jobs Al....,-. 49,
sioisd Zoe the nurdsF Of Thomas "a Ia,,hi,.
90 'bs SAB Of Nay Last. cane on yastsrSa, NJ
lAis oSari, sad eccupisd she shols Oar. IN.
case ~as Risep 70 the jury % about seven o,slseL
% TIE evening, without sfgcmsni, q refdict ~
aequhiai YES rendered 10 iuo minutes sf,.,.
Ssra' y TIE jury, ofo0urss without leaving ,hs
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-07-16

Ths sxsisf-f Nee tefry Reprsss1saigss ~
i1 - fsFnaiiy retsissd 81 heif rsfars frou Wast-
ingisa Ths pisss - spesPtssa y % ~ ~ Tfsn-
~ tsfiis frsan1
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-07-16

TTiSWis 70 Gen. W-sAiagioa n AZ Dubin The
s''s --Hr Hsehstt, the ssior. gives the follow
ing account Of 90 Occurrences 81 The Dublin The
airss
The frst night u Rip Ven Winkls. When In
The midst Of The scene vhsFs be hBds himself
lost h amusement a ths change " be native
village, 81 Esll ~ himself, ed every body be
meets, Psrsoa q whom be u makiag Inquiry
nentions The nane of Washington ST., asks hs
"Who is bs" THE other replies "What d.
you nsvef hear % The immortai George WISH.
iueion, The Esther u he couHtry ~ The " hole
audiencs ffoH piito gailsfy sssmst 10 rice sud
With shouting. hunatiaE. cipppinE Of bauds and
siampinz % ieei, aaie the vtTy bulldog shaksi
These deaianinE pisntfs eoniinusd soms time
and wound ~ Wiih three disfinct rounds To
stismpi 70 describe % you ny fselisEs du5iar
such ~ unoapected ihuntsfEust ~ uationai eu-
thusissu b. utterly impotssbls. ehoked- she
tears Eushed ffom my eyes. snd esa atsura
y0u " Eas ~ great EFFORT ihsi Z rrtifainsd
mysslfffom detlruginEt ne iiusion ofthsseens
By bFestinE tht fsiisrs udb uh.ch ne see ~
character 81 nip had iafesfsd me- snS saeisila.
~, n The fuiinsm q ~ hsar, ICED sless 90
irsizad iH
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-07-16
60. Y lA..N:.i....l I.i,Llls,...r.


sour elcesioo begins on the 9Th oC Jaiy sod con-
tnues three dsyA We frvi tcry eosshdent re-
cards the fs-sicxiioa q NJ. Wars 40 Congress
from this tisiriet. bot fra various local ssases.
-hish Vcoid be tedious 70 detail there isgrcst
fear that shall loss both uts 81 -sd 81 dislT.sts
u pEsssnt rePrrsentcd b, M-stss gCaISS SD
GARLsSBg ucsti,sr OF ~hoia ~, ho~sscr. = sAi.slt-
dste fDf recollection. The Lovoioeos src perfectly
ycsadcHt % err, ing tbsh q tho>@ d,siris1s, par
tiSnl4Ty the 81, whieh las slsHis been hoPsiessiy
I.oos foeo except thr l.st election IN iA3S. when
Mr.. CHiNS va Shoscn sHf even thenthey s0,ercd-
rd in their lee slat,vr ticket 4" ibsiotity ct the
psrisseA Their presrat candidate. Zen. DAwsoS.
- very popnla' u,sn. aud ran tor Governor tn
iBl. Nbrp lie ob;ainsd "a tia, district SIC majority
o,sr Coz. WuirG I.yt tie clrsune, howcVcr, IA
t,os- tso disiFieis 20 may for Cor fc,s, ~
not aef tic vote oi the 81 November, which
undoubtedly vii BE- Tor llARHisaS- The i.oe0s 81
course y ~ nah grrat cutlery should they gs,a
Que o. too membcr. ~ Congress. ~ thsy have hsj
such fcw osessi,ns % III Kind r,ecniiy, aud ~
certain they &C s,esrvdiug az those districts
,hst shosild coutrsty result take pl-Sc, ADD 30
elect Wing members. u w,il 80 PROSTATE their
party that a Si e impossiJlr Tor them 20 rally 80
November; 81 present their Ghosts are vcty great
indeed. aud stoue ~ left uaiurnsd by them.
have latte hope that shalt suseeed IA either OF
those tN3 districts. sAi our fFiends abroad must
make up their minds 10 that result Here, &c
are Ill ull Of snnhdcuSc a. ~ Ga. general resulL
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-07-16

INDIANA Iaa Bsr'n Eise'or out few Oh
TIP We end the following letter in the last
Logisvilis Journal;
To the Editors Fl tis L0uisvilis Jol1asl
Some time since, IN my absence from Indiana,
my name was placed a. eand,date for Elscior
in the Add Congressional District Of Indiana A.
mong the Van Buren, candidates for that Office
Seeing my name thus published in the Wabash
Inquirer, Van Bure paper-l forthwith adj
dressed letter 10 tho editor. saying 10 him, that
did not thank them for the nom IN ton; inform .
ing him 1T the time that ! was raised by an
honest farmer, aud thGt thieNinE was not in
C.sAisn when settled and fixed on my prinei
pies, aud that believing them Fixed and based
upon constitutional and correct grounds, Il
would be incompatible with the doings Of this
administration for my name TO be used. This
statement wished 10 be published in The In
qiiirtr, where my name Was placed, bot Il was
not, aud in some prints IL Still stands - Sn adj
ministralion candidate. Yours,
GEORGE SECRETS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-07-16
WHO ARE rHE FEpERALrsrs,

Great odum is attached 10 the name OF Fed.
eraiist. and among that class OF voters eompos-
ed Of farmers and mechanics. and daily labor
ers, whose occupations giIe them but little time
10 note the ehanghs OF party, the phrase Is full
efmesnnk. They generally regard federal.
isi - vile traitor 10 his country, and asa man
who % 10 be Stunned aud detestsd How far
This may be just We do rot take IL upon US 10
decide. but we have our opinion.
desperate attempt has recently been made
to prove that the present Nhg party is the
Federal party in disguise. The Madisonian
gives the following names Of per,oo, Who =,
The present period are Ieading members Of the
Van Buren, party, aud Who were leading FED
ERALISTS.
First upon the list stands:
Martin Van Buren,,
who opposed the election Of Mr.. Madison, in
1aErante bello--l5l2.
Levi Woodbury..
IN 1873, by the votes OF the Federal party.
Roger D. Tansy, Chief Justice Of the U. S.,
appointed by Gen Jackson.
Then follow the names Of Jas. Buchanan
Rusl Williams, Henry Hubbard, and c D.
Wall, now members Of the United States SEN
ate.
We then have.
william wilkins Geo. M'Keim
DuIse Pearee John ~. Prsntiss
J. J. Cushman Peter % Yroom
James Carroll Francis Thomas
}. T. u. worthiogtoa DR.. TAYLOR
Aaron VsnderpOOl J. DeGraG
70. Kniokerbooker o. Blocker
nHtam Hunter Edwsrd Rogers
Samuel Cushman Honry Vail
J. G. Brodhead
who are or have been members Of Congress.
every one Of them nov PrOminsnt members Of
The present party.
Then We have
u. ID. GilPin--Auornsy General Uailsd
States
Z. ". Crawford Indian Cnmmissioner.
J. -. Rsad-Uniied States District ATTORNEY
,. X. Kabe--CommissiOnsr French Claims.
4 Whkins--United States District Judge.
Riehstd Rash--SmithsoRisn Agent
ChaTlss .. ingersoii--candidatsf for Congress
MARTA Cbislendsa--Bx-0c,sFB or Of Yer
mont.
Geo. BaneFoft--COileetor port Of Bo.ion
AlsG. &C. andidats for Congress.
Wa. G. BrIani-Rdhor New York Po,t
q. Davis Bapk Con N. v.
y. CTosWeli--Ed Albany Argus
Gov. Grason--No~ Gov. Of MARYLAND
SAMUEL Harksr--Ed Bait Republican
The iist might be extended 10 almost any
length - .fisK. GaE.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-07-16

sESrESes % Cor. ELLIor.-ws learn that
the sentence Of the Court Martial. which re-
e7ol5 tied Com. odore Elliot ia ,kis cav, O.
sundry charges, Is suspension from bis function,
ior Tour years, and withholding Of his psy for
Two years Whether the President has spprov-
Cd OF the sentence, and on what Charges Il fs
founded, We have not heard but - far IS We
state, our Information is positive -Nsi. Ger
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-07-16

IT'S fact sOFthy q notice, that the rrn,l..
men nov employ 81 IN takinE Ibs census on III.
e'J ha's not Jet met With az usnarrisd lady
As'' W0Ta' 70, IN o Piesyuas.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-07-16

Wm 0ubasy go yesterday ssuatss 10
80 y ~ 0suafti Court Bond ela 81
Pa Hk,f. Mks
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-07-16

The "Peavef City Chronicle" published at
Rochester. Pa. BY }. w White. j.. has pulled
doun its Van Baren dag, and run up the banner
Of Harrison and Reform. The change a Iaus
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-07-16

CAs'spsaks sHS Ohio CsnsI csmpaaE-J
'sEie, Es7. ha'iag resigned biz once &c CLERK
o. tne CsssaPsahS sbd Ohio cshsl Company
ed 10 succeed him.
The oa,ee Of The co@Pany is to be removed
to Frederick City On the let Of August ns4t
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-07-16

hsrrmau J.. DAVIS. 81 Nee Forb 49,. -.
ihe Washarion Correspondent 81 ne n 80
No"fief' over he signature II he SPY IN Ws,s
TOO as struck viii psrslyss ahiis wsttieg
90 ne cspiiol. on Tuss3sy b b SD ~
iie Be- dsspairsd o.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-07-16

T"r Htats'T We have sseosnt, sf n.
a,t'tss 20 ail ne s0uihern and a.ost 81 ths
h'9ois sis'ss- TIE crops, evtFy where a. a.
= ls.ia ion'' naay b. sd 70 Be sood Fhsrs
whois he supply ~ rrsin of al ,o,t. -, -
abundani - .8isrsnerlo Cesar.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-07-16

The Nsw Yosk pagers Of Friday have The fol-
isSing nOIies--issust ~ The Collector u thu;
ports
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-07-16

A PIrITuL TRlcK.-In 1890. there
was an election for Governor ~ Ohio
To the reelection Of Governor Brown.
there was no regular opp osiiion. Gen.
Harrison inss moi candidate. Some vo-
iers dissatisfied With Brown. voted for
Governor Morrow and some for Gen.
Harrison-iSi rs votes were IN that way
thrown fer Harrison. In his own county.
and IN nine Others. he did not get vote
lin IL counties more he got "a votes
These votes were returned 20 the depart
ment OF state and counted before the Sc
nate. The statement OF the IN is now pa
raded in the Globe. as official evidence
from the Journal Of the Senate Of General
Harrison's want Of popularity al home -
In what contempt the Globe must hold
the people, 10 expect any man OF COM
mon sense 10 believe that General Harri-
son. being candidate for office. could
not &c; one vote ia 10 counties. and only
"a Votes in - counties Cintinnai Ga<.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-07-16

TESTIMONY OF Az ENEMY.-Mr. Hi
ram Hsines. the Editor Of the Petersburg
Star,we!l known as one Of the mos, re alous
supporters Of the Administration in the
State, speaking Of Gen. Harrison's views
on the subject Of Abolition. says:
I'VE cannot permit the opportunity 10
pass, Of oandidly expressing the belief,
which We have lorg entertained, that no
man in the United States. public or pri-
vate. is further removed from Abolition.
ism, IN the fAna,ical sense Of the term,
than is William H. Harrison"