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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1841-12-23
Gbe Free press.
CHRixrMAs.

The great festival Of the season is nj band
The period ~hen grateful heart. pour on, their
graulude Tor the redemption Of a world, and
when the young AID thoughiless revel IN the
luIuries Of life. foTsetful alike OF care and sOr-
row u Is ssason when the scattered ones of
the household gather round The domestic hearth,
and The rites Of hospitality are performed with
LIBERAL hand. gifted eO,emporary, desenb-
ing New England Thanksgiving. ssys.-
THE white haired psttiarchs Of those Wild
moanisia villages, on Ihs: day used To gather
around them 'bsir children and grand ehiidrrn-
eveo Tour generations, all under the old home
stead roof. aud the tables groa.ed With Nev
England Injuries, fat poultry, and pumpkin
p'es-ihe evening passed od With mir,hfal Fames
among he soang. and the old sat and drank
sparkling cider. aud told old stories IL The set
dement's, the wars, the savage Indians and The
savage bears
Every thing was kind, free hearted, esner-
Gus anc hosPliabie- poor family vas a phe-
nomenon. The children wondered that any
should want. and at every season they were
provided Tor BY the spontaneous charitie, Of n
warm hearted people. On Thanksgiving day,
after all the preparations were made, IL was al
~ays a question whether there was not some
poor widov within . circuit Of ten miles, Who
|
thought Of. how ioyfully was the Dig basket
hIled. and sent OF, Ina; all might have cause TO
Join Ia celebrating the joyous occasion. And IL
often happened that so many sent their eontri-
buttons. and there we're 30 few TO receive them,
hat the poorest people had the most plentiful
feast"
| Aud now let us inquire whether a like care
has been taken BY Vuginians for the poor
amongst Them Have those whose ample store.
are already laid up for chris,mAs. looked around
them to see II any poor families in the neigh.
eofhood are unprovided, and il holiday cheer /.
wanting 70 any Of the humble children Of ad.
versi'y' A thought of this sort, aud n, eoo,-.
quenee, small donation from the well-6led
pantry, may uaSen up the thrill Of 10y in man,
an humole cottage. and the banquet Of the do
nots will be heightened by the reflection tina, ,he,,
abundance Is shared freely With their neighbour.
thai hasgaId rant is 4 stranger in he land ana
that Christmas is indeed season II rejoicing n,
the unaumbered temporal and spiritual bie.,inr,
which munihcent Providenes has shovet,t
upon US.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1841-12-23
THE NAVY.

sprfad the Broad BaRasT 10 tks Br,sr,g
The Report Of The Secretary Of the Navy il :
document Of great inIenss. but IL deals 90 Iarse,
10 details that ve hnd it beyosd The limits Of our
eoiunEf- We make few extraeu.-
THE Navy Of the U. States is composed sr-
Eleven ships Of The line Of which one u ra-
ted for 100 guns, and ten for 81 guns
Fifteen Tlga'ss OF the first elias. OF which one
Is ra'ed Tor 81 gans, and fourteen for - guns.
I~o ffigaIe' Of the second elias, Of IS guns
Eiehteen sloops Of var; Of which clever ar.
rated ior 20 guns, tvo for Is guns, aud eve for
Two tfiss and four ,ehOOpsr., rated for 10
guns each.
-Four steamers besides
Thee siofe-ships, three vessels used a. rseeiv.
ing vessels, and I've smal! sehoonefs."
The Secretary recommends an entire re-or-
ganzalion, 20 as 10 give the Navy more sfieisn-
ey and energy. lie renevs the suRgrs,ions Of
hi' predecessors in reference to the ersstioa Of
higher grades IN the service, 90 that che officer
should always have before him some station vel
to Be reached add worthy Of high and Esnsr-
Gus snbiion.r
Upon toe s0bieci % sa incfsass Of the Navy.
he Secretary speaks boldly and sl0opsndV /.
and We have no doubt svery ofiieer in the ser.
vice fen his pride ssa patriotism rskisdlsd on
reading his portion Of he report ne avs 49,
There = reason 10 believe hat s r. nov he
ss'ilsS policy o. he eovsfamsni 10 Increase he
Navy e. fsp3ly as ~ neass % iis di,possI
vili aemii, aad u nsy fbsSefofs b uanscer.afy
'hal ] should Offer shy ssgsssiioas spa hat
subject Ithoud rot fsti, hovsgsg. lhai nv do,y
vas properly discharged u shoan fsii % sds
Hhaisver isauenes ~ svh Feoonasndsiioa
nay possess 70 ne msny esn,idsfahoas whl-h
suggest ihis a. ous Tree policy.
I'VE 9sg safely estimate ~ nercsnnIs pro
perry o. ouF eiiiasas, sssusliy saosi Or he
oesaa, sod smpioysd % flssiss trade. - not
less ibaa one boudrrd snd iveuiy millions Of
dollars snd 10 ihis is 10 b. addsd fbs rslns ~
TIE vessels ~ uhieh ihai properly - eosvssed
sod he value Of Amsncsn INTERESTS ve,,e8 \.
mercantile ssiabiishmeHu abroad snf dsps,s.
spi On American trade. The coauiaV tf,i. ,st
iaciudiag Fuch articist ~ afe erpoFieH. cannot
b. aecufaieiy entmsiff. BAT IL eeralaig s.esnt.
70 many mil'ions q dollars TasiuE BE ACRE.
gais q AZ property sasusily espo.sa 10 az e..
sny on ihs ecsan. % las lake., asd "a a.,
prrcipsl bays and Figrrs, Il sfil probable =.
ionni hat BE- does Dot IAN thofi u oas base,,s
,a3 GaY nilians n acnan. s. isfes 4. 49,.
res e sniiust - dsmand. sbd jusiiy srpects 70
receive. iAs sosi csrtaia ssd smpis profect,.s III
TIE slEaasati n ssppsst 81 90 ise,s,.s -.
'ass soi feo@ % assii, Bat ~ deem iAsu ire.
'i''isie ard soselu'iFs. IL fsfsuiss 70 90 Z,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1841-12-23

MoSB4r, Dec ~.
On motion Of Mr.. Bondarahi,
Refo'rsd That the Senate will. with
The consent Of the House Of DELEGATES
take recess from sad after the 18th
cost. (Saisfday LsHO uohl Wednesday.
'he 0lh OF Janusry. next.
Ga mo,ion Of Mr. Bouid.n.
RssOiped That the Presidents Of the
several Banks Of this Commonwealth re-.
port TO The 5ensie. AZ soon AZ prset,csbis
last Of ell officers and clerks of the 40.
her Banks snd Branches. With the
amount Of The compensation and prfoo,.
'iies Of each officer and clerk. or other
sscni; 30 which 10 20 be included The
ye,Iy valoe or rent Of sny house fur.
n'shed lo such officer OF clerk.
hsioirsd Tba; the Committee on Bank.
De instructed 20 requife Of the Preudsn,s
oi The Back Of Vmginia. OF the Farmer.
Bark Of Firginis. q the Excbsnve rat
Of Virginia, Of The Bank ofihe VALLEY The
Nofiheesicfn Back. aud Mefcba,f.' go
Mechanics BACK Of Wheel.ar iots,t.
fore TIE Fald C0mn.itiea s,sfs,,.,,
showing The number oi indis,ds,is 49,
Once, trade add occupation. 80 FAR a.
kao~n u each The number Of 6rns. ths
iflde OF bgflnsss. % iaf ss kaowa 81
each aad tie nunber q eorrouiions
..aeo'ed % their respective Backs Il he
Aoiher Banka. snd Il possible. At their
respective Breaches. Siih The aggregate
amouni Of each individuals or firms liz.
''l''is', 81 security Or sndolssr 10 their
respective Banks, sid ioF he guide Of
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EDUCATION aonYE.rrn.


MS BODY Wh'eh consisted Of It9 delegates,
ADJOURNED 90 Saturday evening the iI,h. AFTER
40 interesting session Of three days The 70.
ports q The several COS. minses wsts as,,,5 "a
after amending haifsiauns 20 Primary 4 bo,l,'
Shieh ell 10 foshd beioW. The folis~,,.r,,,.'
mii'ses ssis appointed. 20 carr 90, n. e,.i.e,.
81 ne Ccuvenuun, and report 90 Pnsaafv sehool,.
On MOTION ~ ~. Minor.
Resoirsd 1T. That The President We.
Presidents and Secretaries Of this Co,vso.
Too. sed Jydgo Jcha 3. C.opsoa. z n
Scott. Eco. DR. Lewis w. Cbsmberl,vn.
Thomas Richie. E.q.. ]. n. Thorn,oo
E'q ADD DR.. Thomas p. Mitchell .. =
COMMITTEES 10 embody the priosinis. 49,
PROVED oy 'his Convention. (adopsinR =
ia !" possible the lsngusgs smplovsd
oy 'oe Convention. 10 msmori.l 10 ,bs
begisla'u's. sod take The proper stsrs IA
nave 81 daily Ffefeoied 10 The Geastsl A..
ssmbly. ~
Rssoissd 20 That ibs primary .sy,,
iion 81 ali tsing IN The opinion ~ 49,.
Coo Febii0n PTs-eminenily important
ia, subject should Be- separately treseo,.
90 70 tie LegtslaiuTs snd The people. lof
lheif appreciation without beng nses...,,.
y involved % ihe fate u a proposition 10
sE'end Tie pablic bounty 10 highsr el,,..
90 Of semiusnss
Assolrsa. ID That Committee n
oe apPo't Ted 20 prepare ca address 10 tse
Psorie q Fugais. recon msndieg m.
,poiset 81 pfiusfy Edacaiion 10 Their a..
Tenn couaderai,sB.
Add Aesgrs Thoa. Richie A.
smith and \ q. Scot ver. speo;s,.d
Feaolulioa. -
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1841-12-23
he Wing majority 10 the House il two.

BY The constitution Of the Bank Committee in
The House Of Delegates. it will be seen that the
control OF the Banking subject has been very
properly given up to the Loco Focos. MIR
helieman. who rants largely against these ins,i.
'nhons whenever an opportunity offers, an
makes pretty speeches for Buneombe. has nov
iuIl swing, and may give his ana,henAs form
ana substance as soon as he pleAses We are
reloiced to find that the Wings are disposed to
let the responsibility res, on The proper shout
ders, and to test the sincerity OF the hard money
gentry Bot we shall no, ptedc, the run o:
events, further than to say. that in good time the
reader will see an anchor cast TO windward
from the very quarter whence the strongest Anu.
Bank breszes are now blowing.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1841-12-23


me direct tax" upon the people Of Ma
ryiahd Is deemed somewhat Furthermore a,
'hS ure, and some persons feel disposed to
week a more genial cline IN this respect II IL
q" wonder they cas-, ,he:s eye. this way coca
s'"na!J We can inform them Of some snYr
iAfms hefesb0uis. where the assessor does no.
lay his hand on private securities, household
furniture, watches" &C.
FREDERIcK County. MD.-The Frede-
rick Examiner OF the 10th inst, contains
tabular statement Of the assessable GRO.
perry 10 Frederick County. A. ascertain.
ed BY The recent valuation under the pro.
visions Of The Law su,horIsinR the levy
OF direct tax" on the assesssble proper.
~ Of the State.
The aggregate valuation Of lands IL set
down al Sl2 276,9i7 81. assessed on
100. 00l acres.
The nuu'ber Of slaves in the county !,
5.362. valued at $50. 232.
The rest Of the PIeperty levied on is
stock 10 trade. public securities. bank
hoek, private securities. live stock, house.
hold furniture. plate. gold and silver
~siehes. with various other property. val.
ued IN ell al So 2O2. 6s7 -
The 'o,al valuation in The county A.
mounts to Sl9,OsI SCI 46l. fB.l. A.,
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HOUSE OF DELEGATES.

TUESDAY. Dec. 7.
The Speaker announced the following stand
ing committees:
On EieefiOn,-Messrs. Scott Of f..
STROLLER. Clark, Irving. Hopkins, Has.
kins. Mayo. Hsrvie and .Thomss.
Courts Of Jgsfiee-Messrs. Baldwin
Hollemsn. Bayly. Irving. Daniel. Scott
OF =, Taylor OF N. b., Caperton, Holla.
day. Byrd, Wallace OF p. Ford and Wing.
field.
Schools and Cohegss-Mes.rs. Rive.
Leyburn. Bowen. Wilson. BOYD. Arm.
strong. Warren, Kennedy, McRae, Ethe-
ndge, Jones OF B.. Smith of N, and Kin.
ney.
On Proportions and Grieranee,-
Me'srs. Jackson. Raney. Smith OF ~.
Harold. Ches,ham. O.rick, Smith Of Al.
and j.. Mays. Woods, Banks, Cox Of
and L., Foster and Tate.
oM,7s-Messrs. Holiday. Dey. Me-
Laushhn. H'ner. Sh'pman, Keene, Hi.
den' Holloway. Heath. Crawford Thomp.
son. Moore and No~lin.
On Roads and hfernoI .N-arigafion-
Alessrs. Toler, Jackson. Kinney, Lev.
burn. Watts, Smith OF r.. Smith OF X,
noodson, Daniel, Hunter, Mclaughlin.
Mullin and Watkins.
-NtfH|G Latos- Messrs Waits, Guer.
rant, Taylor Of L., Banks, Davis Of A..
Dabney and Krnchelos.
FinGnee-MessTs. Dorman, Broadus
Clark. EfskIne. Wallace OF X. G, Left.
wich, Vance, Rives, and French.
IN fAs neutrality-suspicious.. Cox OF
e. keeLe, Co~an. Newkuk, DAVIS of
III, Jones OF b.. and Early.
On NE PuJhe .irmorV-Messrs. Hun.
Ter, Marshall, Digges. McPhersoa, Sam
uel. MeIlhaney aud Pugh.
10 erGmine the EIeeufirs Erp,nGifur,s
-Me'srs. STROLLER. Brown OF r.. Davis
OF n: and @. Fitzgerald, Ailworth. Brown
Of Warwick and Elizabeth City, and Scott
OF hecklenburg.
TO eromine the Office oTMe .qudiior Of
Pubic .7ecoUnts-M essrs. Da5ney. Arm.
strong. HIden. Riddiok, Buck. Robbins
and Martin Of Marshall.
TO srasaine The Second .7udifor's OGfc.
-Messrs. Byrd. Mitchell. Moler. MI.
hams Deskins, Watkins and Griegs.
To eramins the Clerks Ofice-Messrs.
MeRae. Vaughan. Spencer. Shipman
To srImins the Register's OGc,
Messrs. Brown Of p. Urquhsri. Morgan.
GaleWood, Bowen, Quiilen aud Msr,,n
Of +.
10 s|omins Ms Treasvrpy's .9ecou.is-
Messr'. VERIFY. Holloway, Senp le, Walk.
e. Ihompson. Payne and Wood.
10 sIari'ne he Bonds Of Public on.
efTs-Messrs. Hopkins. Cox Of c., All.
worth Mayo. EdgingtOn. Apperson and
Harrison OF b.
To STamins EnroHtd BiHs-Messrs.
Csrdwell. Wing6eld. Williacs. Kinney.
Farley. Foster aud Smith OF r.
On he Li5royy-Messrs. Bayly, Dor.
man. Wallace oil X. c., Csperton. Wal.
lace Of r., Irving OF c., add Davis OF A.
On AgTieuIfsns and .Manvfsefures-
Messrs. Leyburn. Caldwell. Kennedy,
MeCauley, Grimes. Robinson. Hiner
woodward. Onick. Carroll, Cleaden,n'
Woods and Harrison Of NJ.
On Lunafio Mears. kinney
BoWden, Mitchell. Lyon. Smith Of X
Edmonds, Smith OF NJ. sod J., Yerby
Chealh'm. Urquharl. Kiucheloe. MAYS
and StrotheT.
On Bahks-- Messr' Hollemsn. Toler
Bald ain, Wood. Daniel. Haskins. Taylo,
OF n b Wallace Of r.. Stroller Edg.
ing.o Hsrvie. LeftWicb, Smith Of
On Trade and Mechanic .9rfs- Me.sr.
Er'kine, Payne. Newknk. Good.en E,he.
ridge Harold, DeskiDs. Samuel. Wilson.
Elicit, Crimes, Moore and Jones Of b.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1841-12-23

Our friend Of the Marrinsburg Gazette is in
error as TO the stale Of parties 10 the Senate Of
Virginia. At the last session there was a lie
but The election of Mr.. TunsIall in the PitlsYl.
wanna district, gave the whigSa majority OF two.
Moses G. Good, Esq, Of the Wheeling district.
res'gaed during the recess, an6 Alexander New
man. Loco, succeeding by The m eagre majority
Of 80, the body vas again tied
The Wing majority in the House two.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1841-12-23

Human genius i no sr' tccrat The gifts Of
nature arr bestowed on EiI alike. without par-
uAiny. IL 'snat the profession which dienihe,
or di.grses' he mrn. hut It - the n,an that
d,gnihss or dsg'sees the Truts sion. The me-
ehane M, be 81 ospcr,ahis, a. powerful .nd
~ learrcf ns Q 2 rSlirse bre nan IN l.,,n.
ed protection. u be viii n q e himself 20. But
" he hasa coric'r p,hie or nion Il irnseIf. n.
cannot b'aue otie-s Tor entertaining lie SANE
opinion fl1Har Usftlv
Nor o'n 1t be expected ihsi the qualities Of
the mind are 10 sh,ae forth without cultivation.
Reading, reelection. aud a Glove Observance Of
men aud tAi0g'-aiI these are necessary TO dis.
''ne'ion and permanent, success. Let meehan-
les go foe mental improvement let it DO their
o'Jeet 10 buiI& ~, not 10 pull dOirn. and they
viii mud no imPedinenis IN this county which
a" honorable ambition cannot conquer and over
come.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1841-12-23

'efiP''on Of vessels TO be employed. much vsioe
Is attached 10 the use Of steam. and . signsl ex-
ample q rs value IL cited.
"Dooel svery large part oil ought 10 con-
s's' Of steamships. Experieses has shown that
'hsse vessels may b. 'endefe1 perfectly safe at
sea. and ths, 'hsy usy be 81 CONSTRUCTED Is to
sdsp' them 20 other respects to purposes Of gar.
or their gteA, usefulntss The world has had a
striking proof IN the recent operations of he
British squadron on the ooas, of sInu-iroor.
we're transported a distance Of iwo thousand
miles over the ocean. aud were engaged in battle
in ASA Minor on the sixteenth day AFTER leaving
England. This and other faeihiies afforded BY
this class Of vessels were great and effective,
that the admiral declared that "his success va,
owing tn the efficiency Of steamers" We may
well pro6t by the lesson thus .aughi Is"
The Secretary does not, however, Disguise
the matter OF expenditure necessary for such
IN increase - the interest and feeling Of The
esaetry require. Ne states that point with q
precision snd elearness that no one can mi.un-
dsrstsnd and be concludes with an energetic
and eloquent passage. which will End rs.pon. g
in every American bosom. The Navy must be
increased. and the expense mus, be met fear
les,ly snd freely.
"in the administration OF this Department II
will ever be an Office, Of great .olicitude with
me 10 Prsctise prudent economy IN all ihings.
But have not sought 20 save the public MONEY
BY simply declining apply u TO its mos, vslua-
BILE public uses. Believing it TO be an object Of
the hrst importance 10 place our Navy upon the
mos, Efficient establishment, have not expect
ed TO eject that objoc, ct any small cost The
saving which exposes the country. In defence
less condition, TO hostile attacks. will not be
recommended by me. The spirit which pau.ss
10 calculate tbs cost Of measures rendered ne
eessary for the support Of the honor and glory
Of our country, will never, il Is hoped. display
itself in this Department have felt II 10 be
my duty TO place the alternative fairly and fully
before The eouairy. An Efficient navy cannot
he bu't and supported without yerv great e1.
Penss; but this expense - more thsn repaid
even In time OF peace. by tbs service. which
such a navy can Tendsr. tr war, IL will b.
worth 10 us all the value which We place on
the safety Of our exposed seseoa,t, on the .eeu-
rily Of millions Of our people, and on the we'll.
earned glory Of our naval l,g It's enough
that Hse'''iiy for this expenditure can be
shown the amaaAi OF It will be \ .eeondarv
consideration with people Who truly love thsi,
country and properly value it, institution,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1841-12-23

h5-The " DoLLAR WEEELY" is The title OF
very sPrsh'iy paper which we receive from New
York II Is edited by +. l.. NIcHoIs. a writer
OF great readiness and humof. and is embeIished
with variety Of excellent wood-cuis, taking of
the times and manners Of the aee-and proyo-
king fun ineonunsn,Iy The only fauI, We find
with Il IS iis cheapne.s.
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GenrraI I'm tfIIfnfntr.

JoHN V. L. McMAHos. Esq. in a
communication in the Baltimore Patriot.
states that the money received by him
ior the benefit Of the widow and children
81 THOMAS II. LAUGHLIN. Who lost his
HE in the great Wing procession Of Nav,
ls4O. amounts TO 50. PSI 10. II has
been Invested in real estate and CITY
stocks .or the benef, Of the family.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1841-12-23

Winter seems to have made q more ,eriou.
Onslaught upon Us in his last effort than ne did a
fe~ weeks since. The snow on FViday Cell IA
tbs depth OF or inches, and the duf,ing dor.
ing the day rendered travelling some~hai diff
cult The mails were interrupted for several
days, the Railways being covered with immense
snow dFifs, which required great labor to re-.
movei but all goes on tnerrly again.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1841-12-23

We emitted TO stale, last week, that Law son
huiioo'' Esq Treasurer Of the Common wealth.
al excellent officer and mos, esumabie gentle.
man has declined reelection TO his presrp.
Office, IN consequence of feeble health.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1841-12-23

The New York Express says that, in eonse-
que nee Of Ill health, Gov. PoiadeXler has been
unable to leave his room since the adjournment
e the Cuslom-bOuse Commission at New York
TO meet again in this city. Ia the r,ean.tine
he IS employed in completing his report 10 the
Secretary af the Treasury on the evidence IA
ken by the Commissioners.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1841-12-23
eIThe Richmond CS,nn,l.,

0Ths Richmond Compiler. published twice
week Tor the eouniry. is hereafter to be fur
h'shed at So so per annum, cash, and an Agri.
cultural Department Is to be regular feature
OF the publication. IL IS we'll enuIlsd to public
patronage, which We hope 1t may amply receive.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1841-12-23
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.


MosDAY, Dec -.
tn. Speaker announced the following COM
nii:ees
Ceau,inss Elections MeSSrs. Hals,ed,
Blair, Cravens. Behi Randall. Borden, Barton,
Turney, Houston. ant Reynolds.
Hsys and .Nsaas- Messrs. Fillmore. Bolts,
samson Mason, Wallace, +. r. Marshall J. II
lngersol, }. w Jones. Ather,on, and Lewis
Ciaisa'- MessrS. Giddings. Osborne. Coveu,
TomlInson. Arnold. Hubbard, Burke, James
w. Williams. and Nsdill.
Ga Commrrcs-MsssrS. J. p Kennedy. Win.
throp. Tolani, J. c. Clark, Rayner. Allen, q.
J. And',ws. w Williams, and Ferns.
Oa PEihe Leads -iessrs. Morrow, Lewis
William. fflIan Smith, Gentry. Bronson
Howard, Casey, Brewster, and Jacob Thomp-
son
o. P.,i Ole, sal Pet Roal,-Aiessrs Briggs.
J. L.. Wthsns. Resell, Brpckwav, ows.ey.
Hepkin'. A. kennedy Floyd and Pium-f
Ga hs b4isiei # ColuHssis-M es,rs Under
wood, Summers, A Randall. Powell r. w
Thompson, }. Campbell. Ward, Dawson aud
Bidlack
On The Jaiieisvy--Messrs Barnard. Trumbuil.
Pesroe. MARVEL, I. Foster. Milton Brown,
c. J. lseersoll Roosevelt and Saunders.
On Revolutionary Ci&im,--NIessrs. Han,
Goode, Tnpieu, T. J. Campbell Mavnaid.
Washington, James. PsFmen,er and wm o.
Goode
On PaIiie Expenditure, Messrs shepperd,
Linn. Hudson, John L Stuart. Merriwether.
Greene Clinton, Little6ell and Mcclellan.
On Pirate Land Ciaias- Messrs Moore, A.
II III Stuart, J. Young, WIN Cost johns m.
\ ID DAVIS, Cross, TuGney, Payne and c.
Brown.
On .JsnhfIcfursJ Messrs Saiions,aII. Til.
lineha'i, Randolph, siade, Hon', Henry, Ha-
bershsm. A V. Brown and p C. Caldwell
On .fgrieuitHrs-MesS Debefry, Ridsway.
Simonton. MauockS. Dog, Shaw, Edwards,
Partridge snl John Hastings
On fnl,sn .9gau, Messrs Cooper, Caru,hers
Criuendsn, Sellers, WIN Butler, Waaers;on.
HAIRS. Weller an G. Edu ards
On Military .lgiTs Messrs. Stanley, Pendle-
too. G"e;in, Vim. 4 Campbell. S,okeley, WIN.
ID Boiler So upter. Miller and J. T. Mason
Os ths .NSha--Nessrs. keim, Coles, ward
Boyd. samson. fl Butler, ReI.ng, A. Marshall.
swency. sni Iossion.
on .N'4vai .lgau--Messrs Wise. King, Cal.
hSun, J G. CLARK. Burnsu Fessenden, Ora
ham, Mallory ard CUGsrd.
o. I.geiga .lJlir' Nessrs- J. q. Adams,
Cushing, Everett. Wm. c. Johnson. Granger,
Cline. Hp0'er, Rheu snd Profit
On Errilii.nry Poa'io~s--Mrssrs. Tailia-
fe'ro. Rodney, HsH > clarke, Maihiot, A. w
Ardf"s' Bahcoca, Matthew'S. Forhance and
WIN SmYh.
o. R5ib saI CspIl,-Me,sr.. Lawrence.
Lane, J Ls e. tn mp.ou. Ruter, Reding. A
Mat,hsi. SWery md tIouuon
Sf'fsI ComqiiHss On lis FInsnss sal tht CHyTfn-
ey--Mes>fS. Cn,hing, Wise, Gilmer. Irwin, J.
Krnneiy. Roosevelt, q DAVIS, Profit and
MeKay
ConmiH,, o. ths SuifssoniaH Bsqus,i--MesSrs
Adams, Hahsrsham, Truman Smith. Under.
wood. Benz Randall. c. J. Ingefsoll, Huater,
Houston and Browne.
SsiSoi ComElit,s On ~ .ippoTfOamanI Of Rsprs-
nlEfafiWfa NifrarT. Ewrreu fhffNa
Summers. Tearcs, JOAN T. Stuart. BiIack
Cross and Weller.
SsI,et Cof1mtHss On ne .NI'ieaal FoundrN--Nles-
sss VIM Cn't Johnson. Samson Mason, KING.
Randolph, Miilory, Hunt. Klein, Parmen.eT
and Cave Johnson