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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-03-02
A NEW AND opIbUs bocTRlNE.

That 10 the dividing Of State into dis
tricis for the election Of Representative
TO Congress, party considerations have
been sometimes allowed To- exercise an 10
huence incompatible with fairness and
justice, We all very well know, But, as
lar as we are informed and believe, the
Message Of The Governor of the State Of
Pennsylvania, returning TO the Legisla-
lure The second bill which ii has offered
for bis appreciation On The subject, con,
tains the first Official aHnuaciation Of The
doctrine that such influence is contempfas
ted by the Constitution Of he United
Statesl But, let The Governor speak for
himself. Here is an exirac: from his Mes
sage:
a The Constitution Of dc United States does not
Il Is true, recognise the existence Of political parties
but they are inherent in tie very nature &c our 90
vernmert, and will as certainly exist as The govern
ment itself The provision eopfding 10 the State,
The designation Of ds,re,k for The election Of mem
bfrs OF The House Of Representatives Of the Nation
81 6osernment intended 10 efue 70 the resbec-
nve Sites the fOzver Of sliding the of
Ede dssfFzefs TO THE coN1fTIox OF PARrfIs and II
course % the interests and eonyenieuce IL he
Ststes.
And assuming thai the superintendent
proposed by tbe bill which he returns i
less favorable to biz own party than il
ought 10 pc, the Governor adds:
81 have bstiled too Ionk in the rank. of Il. n.
ocraey to see its standard struck down MAN., ~.
ing my srmto avert IT. Were To ~ -
feel that had BETRAYED ne trust rese.J !.
The Democracy Of PENNSYLVANIA. and vss - =
q ~ te@peee ana eoanaetee<cMy political career
= draeins q close, and will not suliy il by The
zocaArIc JsEIog-eitzens \ e'y i'h-
What language 10 come from The mon,b
OF the Governor OF State One would
suppose that he recognised no other ..feI.
than the " democratic" Dor.
hon. a tcuD'iul majofity. Of The people Of
The Stale ever which he presides.
-ssiionsi isistligsnesr.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-03-02
Another Relier rr.n.,r..

Col Bondursnt Of The Senate, in an amend
nenl to pending bill, has proposed TO require
that suits in the Superior Courts shall be made
retnFpsble al the terms Of the courts, instead Of
al ne rules; that ell sales shall be made At Tie
Court Houses in term time and ali motions on
forfeited forthcoming bonds in the cesnty
Courts to DC made Al the quarterly instead of The
monthly terms. This. with ths proposed rsiuc-
ton Of costs, may afford some relief 10 The debtor
class, BY putting lhem beyond the harvss;, whilst
i win not ia any manner destroy The secari:y OF
The creditor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-03-02
PEsSsYLvAnIA cLAYNco,vr,rIoyI.


The Clay Convention which assembled in Hsr-
risSurgs Pa, % The goa or February. was one Of
the largest that svsF apsenbleds Al that place
numbering near one thousand deIsgalss-Nhi ch
h-truAy astonishing, a. 20 ssforit we're made 10
procure an extraordinary attendance. The yeo-
many ct the Old Keystone stats, and the hard
hsted mechanics. came Up from heir honss, se-
tuaied by the same ardent pslrietism and deyo.
ted zeal, which Characterised them in 40. As
The ball for TipPeesnoe MSS first sci in motion
10 that State. and pushed ahead un,il success
crowned tbe sfolls Of The movers. 50. han The
clsy ball received fresh /" push" which win
force il forward with an frresislibis impetus,
until Harry oltae VISIT : 6srssssSssi 5sto1
Of iho.s elements Of enihusiasm which are Il
burst over he land 10 one diffusion Of power.
fDl. energetic spirit resolved on decisive ef
fort 70 restore once more the blessings ofgood
gOvernmsnt to the country. Tho enthusiasm
prevalent among the delegates exhibited sttik.
iag contrast between the GOODNESS, and cslculsl,
ing selfshnsss which was so apparent in all the
other political eonfeniions which have been
held in that place for Buchanan, johnson, &c. 4
J R. Chandler, Esq, Che talented editpr d
the Y. Gazette, from he Committee ca re.
splliions, reported an Address and Resoluiiop,
highly complimentary 10 Mr. CLAY, pOminssing
him for the Presidency, md concurrpg ID lbs
Recommendation of the Wing Members for lhe
holding National Wing Convention in the cit,
Of Baltimore, on The ia Of May, 1874.
1.-THE Convention closed IFS labors after sewers
Addresses had been delivered, With nine cheer
for toe cause; pins for the Stale and thirteen
for ukxhY ClAr. III
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-03-02

Gov Mcdowell has been winning golden
opinions" from the good people Of Richmond
and their Fisiiers, on the 22d, by chaste and
I-~A.if.-i -r---A AAlirAI6d n, L:.-- Assta,s..y
Hall on lhatIday, He is unquestionably one Of
The finest speakers Of The times-exhibiting The
elegant influences Of mind imbued with the
best Of ancient and modem lore, Even The Lo.
cos are in state cf wonderment thai one Sc
gifted, and apparently so much above the grade
Of a. denagogpe, should be found 10 their ranks
Ii is a sheer accident, We assure them.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-03-02

A pamphlet has been issued 10 wash.
ington, which il attributed BY some d
Mr.. Benton. and which assails AIR. Cal.
houn and his-triends with much violence
II asserts that Mr.. Calhoun '.does nul in
tend TO abide by National Convention
that bis objec. is to pick quarrel viii the
Democracy" and force The party totske
him. or else incur the evil Of 'disuaion 81
secession ! that, if be fails 10 this, be il
resolved 10 divide the party. and march
bis division over 70 the Federalisis;' thai
"he will next sanction the measure Of as
sumption = that s'he wiH gre up Safe
rights, !" and that-.ihu treaty will be
effected between Mr.. Webster and Mr..
Calhoun" The Globe describes The affair
as 81 trick Of the enemy
Gspysiorn s9Irees.s.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-03-02

Iz@Quile large number Of members Of The
present congress are declining re-elettion =
Among the resi-, we perceive The name IL he Ia.
Tented Lane, from Indiana, who has oatcsrrIel
CONSERVATION into The ranks Of the opPositen b
his clsar-sighted and lucid reasoning poxers.
Inc Hon. ). Z White from the same State,
another talented Wig, has also signihea his 10.
tentien of Withdrawing from public life.
INC hon Nm. II. Washington Of MI C. has
als0 expressed his intention Of decliniDg re.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-03-02

The infatuated Loco Horse OF Delegates on
Friaay. last rejediaa virglnis's share ok,ks Lsnd
Fuad,, exceeding 81 ooo. skich i nov lying 10
her credit in-the Treasury i. Washington. and
which is susjeei only io'hsr,ordsr. This pieee
or eOnsumHate folly viii - tslt By the citizens
Of our Commons wealth, Who are already OPP
pressed with onerous taxes, when fhe tax gath.
erers wait upon them. This money is in the
National Treasury idle aria unused, because o.
the hypoeritical sqaeam khness Of politicians. 81
The Richmond Wing noticing the rejection, asks
the question whether the Legislature will, after
this, have the efronteryilto raise the. taxesi-
Overwhelmed as III e People now are, with their
own difficulties -lhrea,ensd with absolute ruin
with Insolvency, the jail, aad expairia,ion- are
theyto be saddled with new taxes to pay for The
folly Of the wre.ched den,sgOgism, which sacri.
Gees the good, the rights and the character Of a
People, TO injure the reputation OF Henry Clay
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-03-02

proper means 10 their power 10 promote The nj
nmph 81 Wing PRINCIPLES in this Stale; and that
the said commitiee Be authorized TO enlarge is
numbers as and when il shall think convenient
and prOper.
Rtsoirtd, That The Wigs 10 the various cities,
towns and counties Of ibis Commonwealth be
requested TO fctm coumiilces, whose duty il
shaa Be 10 arouse their fellow-citlzens 10 action
a, The ensuing election.
Mr.. Irving offered the following resolution
which vas adopted:
Rssol5tas That lie members or his Cooves-
ton pledge themselves q procu.e al extended
circulation CT the Richmond Weekly Wing. 4
paper published 10 The City or Richmond.
The lhsnis ef The Convention we're voted d
ne House Of Delegates, fof The use Of the Han
Thanks were also voted 10 tie Psesiden, ans
officers OF the Convention.
The President, in aISrief address, lhen sd
isurned ihe Convention tine die.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-03-02
TavssDar, F.b. asrd.

u
The Convention met akl O'Clock.
Afr. Conrad, from, He Ce1imii.ee, reported az
Adde'S % The People Of virgiuia-uhich wa
read and adopted.
Mr.. Conrad from The Committee, also report.
ed The following resolutions, which we're agreed
10 unanimoasls:
Rs,Olssd. That lhis body Approve of The pro.
position ef The Why members of Congress Ia
hold National Convention, ia the City Of Bal,
ismore, on the 3sd dayof Nay, 1874
Resolved, That HENRY CLAY. OF Kentucky
isrespectfully presented. BY the Wings Of Yir.
girla, % The nation, as the Wing candidate foI
she pext Pfesideneys bat that this Convention
10 expressing their decided preference for thai
gentleman. are entirely willing to submit bis
stains IL the decision Of The National Conven-
tioa
Rfsolrsd. That he Wings Of Virginia win NO,
now indicate their preference for either Of The
distinguished Individuals named 10 connection
uith The olIics Of Vice President and that they
will support Tor that ofice ether Of those gen.
lleuien, whose talents, services and integrity 81
sharae,er may reader him acceptable 10 thai
Convention.
Mr. Yerby Submitted The followiug-phieh
vas adopted
Ht,tietd. That a Central Committee. 10 con.
eisi Of 81 persons. Be appointed, whose dutv !,
shall te 70 eorfespoDd with Committees OF coun.
ny sna towns, and piher persons, and By even
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-03-02

6The Loco Foco members or n. I.s;s,,-
,ure Of Maryland have reeomm.nsea ~ trI,
Monday in May, 1874. as ,he d,v far ~ 49, ~
ins u = auonaa Convention for the nominalion
Of candidates for The Presidency and vice PRES.
dency. -
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-03-02

tP appears that the STATE o. Maryland is
following in the footsteps Of some of her sister
States 10 relrenchment ofexpepSes. A Commit
lee in the Legislature, appointed for The purpose,
have made fepori b. which they propose, BY
reduction of salaries, aholilion or Offices aud
other means, d save Ihd State s76,365. They
propose 10 reduce the tsovernor,s salaFy 8 700
Secretary Of State S50d; Chancellor ana Judge
of Land oHice 81, 400; fhief Justice 1T the STATE
$780, aud The Chief Justices Give in number,
So, 500; the Associate y ddges Twelve ID NUMBER
50, 400, &c. SC. II. ia
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-03-02

tTThe Hon. o. H, Smith, the present able
Senator fromlndiaDa, has addressed a letter TO
The Editor Of the Indiana Journal, in which he
saws, speaking Of bis feceHt defsat-"If The
people Of the State are satisfied with the action
Of their representatives, il is not for me TO COM
plsin-sll that desired was that the voice OF a
majority ofjthe State should control the matter,
50 Ear as TYwas concerned" He returns his
thanks TO the friends who supported him, and
says that he intends to resume the practice Of
his profession. Indiana has lost an honest and
able representative.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-03-02

ehFrom he animal report Of the spperinten-
dent Of Pubic Instruction 10 Kentucky, il ap-
pears that the whole amount 10 the School fund
in that State is 81, ,ssi 90-and the number
OF children being sehooled out Of tho. fund, be-
tween the aEesFof seven and seventeen, isiI3,-
eSq ~
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-03-02
.PATENr sINGL.E TRER.

Tse ittentioa'of our friends is Invited 10 the
vsttsement Of Mr. Lyles,in another column,
whohas purchase t1ssz,h cheers Ps,~-s Leo ~.
tserHIng single Tree Right, fOr Jefferson counts.
Fy hxtures in the Single Tree, The driver is sna-
bledI to det4ch big horses from the carriage
wbift they are going at fuEl speed. and still re-
tsinfhis seat. We saw ihe Tree tested Sc
Yers times, and believe lhat the adoption or sub
sti.Wtion Of this Single Trss would be 7reyen-
tiTsto the msny broken bones, and dslocated
johns Of persons, we are Sailed upon 10 chroni-
Gle, Avail yourselves thsn a. once Of this
simple means Of evading those disasters
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-03-02

4FLGen. RosEEr PoRTERTiELD, one Of the
few remaining patriotic spirits Of the Reyolu-
ton, and probably The oldest officer or bis rank
IN virginia, died Al his residence near Staunton:
on Monday evening ths goth ult., in The ninety
FIRST year ofhis age.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-03-02

The Speech OF Sir Robert P eel, on the Ash
burton Treaty. gives an indication Of some fur
ther trouble, and Of the necessity Of new nsgo-
halions The Premier talks practically in one
breath, and ln the next with somewhat Of an air
OF arrogance, in reference TO what he calls the
righl Of visitation to American ships. This mat
teri is destined 10 give some trouble yet, and we
should moi be at all Surprised if the President
should find it another excuse for doing, whafwe
think be is already ptedisposed to do, and that
is, 10 call an Extra Session Of Congress. The
correspondence on the subject has been called
for in the House Of Representatives; and we
shall soon see Col. Benton on his high horse
again.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-03-02

l e7Large additions have been made to the
church militant in this State during the year
1912. 1t j. stated thai some 80 600 have been
added 10 the different Protestant denominations.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-03-02

e1The Legislature Of Massachusetts, Dave
passed an article smendaiory to the Consultation
Of their State, forbiddingihe making Of loan Of
more Than s50O,ooo by the public AUTHORITIES,
except 10 case Of invasioD) without submitting
il 70 the action Of the people. II only wants the
signature OF the Governor to become law.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-03-02
THE 5 ANkRUPT ACT REPEALED!

ByIa reference to our Congressional proceed
ings, in another column, il will be seen that the
Bankrupt Ac,has been repealed BY a vote OF 81
70 49, The Bin is, therefore, now with the Plesi-
dent, for his action theSean
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-03-02

sPThe people Of Pennsyvania, ii would
seem, are ever degisiug' some means of-payiug
of The debt fqrlwheh ;hs1state's honor is bound
no sooper does one measure fail than another
is introduced i appears that a bill will be re-
ported shortly TO the Legislature, BY The Commit.
tee Of Ways and Means, which proposes an ap-
IPortionmept Of the Sfs'e debt among The several
counties, with view Of paying the whole OIL
their debt off at once.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-03-02

EFit appears that Mr.. cllhOga has found
allies ID the Free Trade Association Of New
York. asst they have recently put him in nomina.
lion for the Presidency.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-03-02
IAiPoRTANT SfoNI

The Supreme Couit ofltHe Uni,ed States have
made very important d. cision which invali-
daiss ell Stay Laws. The8decisi6n had but one
dssentenl the Hon Jphn9NcLean.
A correspondent of thssAmeritan writes tina,
the decision is 70 The effect that The States have
mo authority with referknce ID existing con-
trac;s entered into prior p. such legislation, &c
provide for the exemption Of property from sale
under DEGREES on judgments until j, shall have
been first appraised under such 4 law, and un-
leis it shay bring sum Pearing,a prescribed
proportion 70 The amount qf such apPraisement.
The questions arose uPcna certificate Of divi-
slsn in opinion between THE Judges Of The Cir
cui; Co19rt Of the United States for the District
df' Illinois in the case Of Bronson and KiDz ID
involving the constiluiipnhliiy q Two Acts Of
Assembly or that State, ihe one passed The 11elh
Iof February, ls4r; the pther the 9Th Of the
same month and. year.
To all who properly regard The inestimable
value Of having contracts inviolEbly observed,
as not ohly in itself fishts but as demanded by
The Paiues' principles of public policy, this de-
cIslon will be received wiih unnixed grali6ca-
lion The. course of Legislation upon which
some Of the States appear too willing 10 embark,
" casting every impeachment in The way Of the
collection of debts, is thus early arrested
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-03-02

By this arrangement, Mr. Webster will be
dispensed. with, although il is said that be has
NOT yet quite made II his mind 70 resign though
weary Of his present political associates.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-03-02

tATMr. JouS W. BAERi alias THE Buckley
Blacksm1th,'' addressed The citizens Of This
plSes upon The sabject Of temperance, on last
Mondsy afternoon, and also At night The
ndnber Of signatures addef to The Pledge was
one hundred and thirty, which Isl sufficient evil
dehee thai his efforts were not abortiye.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-03-02

ga bin abelishing the Office ofAttorney Ge.
neral has passed the Senate OF Massachusetts.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-03-02

tB-The Court Of Appeals Of this State have
decided mat Aliens may pc lawfully enlisted in
the Army Of the United States So his yexed
question has been settled so far, at least, as the
state Of Virginia and her judicial tribunals are
concerned.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-03-02

few days since, Mr.. MeDhGe made . speech
oh some resolutions offered By him, in relation
p the difficulties Of the country. and the sest
mode Of sxtrieating il from ttlsm, IN WI be
FOiniedIJ denounced The policy Of Gen Jackson
"a removing the deposi,es from The United S,a,es
Bank, which must be as gan aud worm v - 10
The Lecos, who have heretofore sPPlauded that
act, coming a. il does from ore Of their owe
numbef, and be no less 4 personsgs than tie
'esPtain'' Of the Southern wing or the Loco
Foeo party. Mr.. Med reiieraiss Whist has here
tefore been charged upon that administration BY
the Wigs. viz that The emb,rrassments or lbs
present times may be justly attributed 10 the
course pursued BY General Jackson 10 selecting
State BaIks for the public repositories, thus
creating large usmbes Of pet banks, which
thriyed whilst fed from The Treasury crib, bat
which IaDsuished and expired, once that means
Of support was Gu. of-ereaIing, whilst in ex-
islence, bloalsd currency. and temporary pros
peFity. but as soon ss their sponsor sscut their
acquaintance Finding them insdeqdate 10 the
high wrought expectations Of their usefulness -
and Niikdrew their means Of subsistence, they
were compelled 10 wind up, producing distress
and Ell embarrassment not only 10 the communities
10 which they were reared. but spreading desolas
tios 10 The remotest sections of our country
When this was charged home upon the Loeos,
tthe ;npntstion was hurled back as an infamous
ealu.nny. But now, forsooih, what kind Of
Misunderstanding. will they produce to rebui
this eoming from so high source emansting
..s% sss ssS sisfa . Bal . Il: saRsst IT,
MeDufie said
"Pretdent Jackson had certainly committc d
very great error IN rtHeving the dsposifss and in
selecting certain Stale Banks as the repositories
OF the public moneys, with injuPctons, almost
amounting to law, 10 furnish those accomms-
dstions which the U. S. Back had been in the
habit Of doing Under that system every ohs
I was aware Of what took place. IN iha. Ead
been predicted By he most sagacious actually occur
red, and he Currency III he country eas expanded
70 dg,se that had no pcraEei IN The tide Of lime
Such was the Wild delirium il every possible
species Of spscustion, that penness adyentGr.
ers entered into it TO the TUE or hundreds Of
thousands, on The paper furnished them BY the banks
and, The inevitable Consequences general sGs-
pension fpilOteea"
How strikingIy true is il las the Lynehbura
Virginian remsrks) that The seed we're sown du
ring Gen. Jacksoh's time, Of the bitter haryes
which the country is now reaping. He sealser
ed dragons teeth upon teeming soil, and they
have sprung up armed men TO deyour our sub
4 stance And yet the people are called upon {
reiDttate in power the authors Of these dire ca
laDites-calfed on, by The very man, among
/ others, who admits that to their wild and feck
less mal-administratioh are we indebted for in,
T palsy ,hat6as crept over and enfeebled our en-.
] ersies ,.}
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-03-02
.cApINET CHANGES !

The Washington Correspondent Of the BaIti.
more Patriot, states that the rumors regarding
Cabinet Changes have acquired moro dislinct-
ness within the last few days. The correspond.
emit says he has ii from the most authentic
source, that Mr.. Forward, Secretary Of the Trea-
sury, has sent in his resignation to the President
10 take edect'on Tuesday next. The following
is the latest arrangement. Of the Ministry.
Secretary OF State, Mr.. Upshur
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-03-02

RARE. FgNt- The New York Herald states
iha. the Tyler Guard q that city, have actually
commenced = suit against the Herald for dama-
ges done their character and caase Damages
laid at $4,000. If The suit Is prosecuted Ben
melt says MISUNDERSTANDING The public seyerallet-
tiers from Capt. Robert Tyler, and says thar sThe
suit win bring out .pre Of the most curious de-
Evelopmeuts in politics, ,spoils, humbuggng, and
fun, that ever came before the world. The saw
ings and doipgs Of Capt Tyler-ihe movements
and policy IF the ''guatdr-particularly their
intrigue 10 drive Daniel Webster out ofihe Cab
met, and all his friends out Of Office, viii be a
rich treat 10 the secret history Of The last two
years"
We hope the Herald VIII present these mat
lers 10 the public scrutiny, and expose the vile
prostitution who has Sacrificed allthat makes man
honorable Dr. re spectacle
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-03-02

SCFFrom returns from twenty-five States it
appears that The whole number Of applicants for
Ihe BankrnPtAct, was 32s99
Discharges, 1904
Discharged 6y creditors, I All
Certificates refused, r al