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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-08-10

Diaper TAXATION Abiding 10 the discus
sion Of this subject, which is nov being carried
On in somesof the Southern newspapers, the
Charleston Patriot reminds those who are en-
gaged.in il THAI ii is a useless waste Of ink and
paper. and thus 6feay disposcs Of The whole
matter:
"lt is an idle question. The People Of the
United States will never submit to direct taxes
ID fourfald form First, for Municipal: sec
ond, for County third, for State and, fourth,
for Federal purposes They will submit 70 no
other form ofinpost by Congress than IhatIRhch
burdens them IN proportion to their consumption
OF foreign goods. This is the natural tax on 10,
reign commerce, and one which is suited TO dur
circumstances and The linked character Of DUR
political sysiem"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-08-10

,sbt ti,.Ehsslvssl with reeFs&Iing that all
BIisish manuiactufes and produce shall
lle sdsbitted duty tgee.
H.dFld. July To- hA5tld = declared
10 state Of siege.
TIE Paris papers Of July 10Th. yinciudE
no The MonIIenri PaEisiea d Sunday eSe-
n;se have reached u.s. he last mem
toned iournaE contains illegrsphic de-
spslches from Madrid. consfsdictiag of.
eialIy the fumdr Of carrying or the young
Queen ~ -Csdiz. TIE Madrid Gazette
.srae iO'h declares that Is is false-thsi
Der Majesty and her sister would not
leave u Do thel IlIh The Ma
tinnal G nder AIMS; the troops
of Gend occupied GsiPsgar Ell
psfdo. Ensirqns. Van Haven
was At on theE7th. Seville bad
|noI. opefloI. Is gates to bim He bad d.
recied his march on Alcala, Oh the road
10 Csdiz. TIE Regent was at Val de Pc
mas on The 10th. Colonel PIN left Fra
"a for Meeuibenza on lie lsih. with
5000 infantry and 200 horses. Zurbano
ieit Saragossa 81 the I3lh, Al The head OF
IA bailaIions. Tbs insurgents have bJ
this lime, in III probability entered the
capital. and doubts were pp.looger enter
lained Of The comAelesureees Of the ia.
surfectionisis.
-.9Egiers Paris papers publish q
letter from Algiers. which states that ADD
u K4der was surprised on the I'D ult.
swhile asleep ID his camp, ABOUT 60 miles
aron. Mascsra! By division under Cdl.
Gerry, and that not a person would. have
escaped but TOR The cry raised by The Arab
allies OF the French. Gn awaking,;
SAYS tie writer. rhe toO. LIS glass and
Iecoenized The Assassehas. who cid moi
inspire him with great cgGiidence. lie
sent forward a ioIce 70 keep them IN
lrheek. and in The rDeTaliaie Col Gerry
with BIS column, was approaching With
81, being perceived. A
Whilst the alarm was soalndlng ~ the
Iramp. Col Gerry sent intoiL lJ0 Saphis,
and followed lhep al lie head;of his re-
9neLN. Ii al instant the melee became
general The Ssphis used their swords
with fury. and our infanlFs Hayonetled
right aud left. Ia very Short lime 300
81 the regulars of Add ell Ka.ler were kill;
ed. aud We took $50 prisoneEsi a-slandsrd.
500 canels. $50 horses ready saddled. 100
laden mules, 400 muskets. swords. pis-
tolls. sc.
The Emir had bis horse killed. and
ID his flight left % bin his splendid
horse collar, ornainenied with amnlets,
said TO be present from tie Emperor Of
Morocco, the hollow stone IN. which be per-
formed bis ADDITIONS, bis staff 81 justice, .
MS. history 81 The war With HE French,
his correspondence with The Kahfats and
other importsnt retsouages, and a1/ ia-
mepse booty.
LirerP6ol Cotton JLaket, July IS
The demand continues steady, and good.
extent Of business isbting done daily
The market is decidedly fsnar, and pur-.
cbases cannot be made in The lower quail
tiles Of .American within IA. Of The lowest
point Of last week.
Liverpool July T. Couon-Tbefe
has been fair demand from theirade for
American descriptions this week; the mar
kel has not, however, beep wtllIsuPplied,
especially with cotton under .4d which
We quote ad.,pef lb. clearer.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-08-10
ARRIVALS oFENATIoNAL SHIPS.

The sloop ofwar yorktown, Capt. .. 5. Nicholas,
has arrived at New York from the P4eife, bringing
the FIRST ins,slments Of the CHILEAN Indemnity for
depredations committed on our comrAefse in 1922.
The sloop Of war Boston. Capt.J. Cofings Long.
has also arrived at Boston, after an absence of
yeral years. She accompanied the Constellation 10
China has visited many ports in the Eaa Indies aud
Pacific, and has returned via Cape Horn aud Rio
Janeiro, having thus acknowledged tie globe
She brings home n NJ. Walsh, Esq. Secretary Of
Legation TO the Court Of Brazil, and Midshpman
A. N. Smith.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-08-10

In our Obituary, this week, are found the
names Of fsco Of the children OF the Rev e r.
YEircH making THREE which he has lost out
Of little family of four. within few brief
daysa Rarely, indeed, is il, that poor humanity
is called upon to endure such accumulated af-
aiction and deep and sincere is the sympathy
which il has excited in our community.
II may be proper for US 10 remark that moth
ing like an epidemic prevails among US on the
contrary, our town enjoys its usual health.
i,s Siaunton Spectator.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-08-10
y q rtlEws' coNRgssIElN

Ml,bews STATES thar he lVsl.sts d Al t.,sl cssok
wefe below, anu thai Babe came Is Id csasI,as,-
ion wsy and called him up, and told them ihat
he captain and male had haa a scn iie and fal-
len osefbnaFd--ihal BsbeA then took charge 81
The vessel uaIlf they came near,he land. when
he ofiefea Inc cook 10 60 forward u as soale-
thing 10 The sails
While Tie cook was busy. Babe went 5ehiad
him, aBd with nallel killed hun. snsl teen "a
Gcred The others 10 throw hun overheard. seIse ne
would serve Them in the same manner. This
they did, and then all came on shore
Captain Comstock also questioned The men
when they came on board the steamer al Proyi.
dence. but receiving fair aud apparently honest
answers, no suspicion was exc:led in his mind
The pirates wouldshave les. this city yesterday,
hui were pefsuaded b. Nit Knowles 10 remain
until to-day 10 obtain ths BAG which they had lefl
on board The sieamer-Mr. Knowles being en-
Iirely unSaspicious Of there being any Thing 10
the bag except their own clothing
Webster, he third pirate. is not ye, arresiea.-
The other Two were taken in charge by The U. 3.
Marsbai.
The Commercial Advertiser of Thursday az
IeTnoon says:
The prisoners will undergo an examination for
commithenl this afietnocE or Tomorrow, The
third person will undoubtedly soon.be arrested,
as several Of his places Of resort are well known,
and number OF officers are in pursuit. The
accused having been arrested in this city, they
will, II committed. bestried III the DATED States
Court fer thls district. III
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-08-10

NaUal.--The y S. sloop Of war Deca-
tur Comma nder ABBoTT. bound TO the
coast Of Africa, get under way at Norfolk
on Saturday morning last, and proceeded
to sea.
The Y. 5. steam frigate Missouri Capt
Newton, with the Hon. Mr.. dusHiNs
on board. bound to Alexandra, inI Egypt.
proceeded 10 sea on Saturday afternoon.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-08-10
We 6nd The following extract from letter
published ia = late number Of the Richmond En-
quirer. dated,

.'oRASGE CO., va, July 29tS, ls43,
s.Thc Smith dinner In Madison was grand
affair. 1t went of pleasantly, with a sumptu-
Gus dinher, an abundance Of ice cream foF SO
large a company, tthete being about6lteeu hun
lred, and none Of lhe dfdtnt The day after
The dinner, there was d Temperance Convention
held at Orange Court House, attended by about
fifteen hundred persons, three hundred Of whom
signed The pledge. Amongst host Of speakers
We had BEDISGGR Of Jefferson, and lhe[ fi91s
VA SMlrH, who, though not members oStAe
Society, deliyeIeB the ablesl speeches we had in
behalf Of the eauseep
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-08-10

A government agent is now in Tallahassee,
paying off portion Of the Florida troops who
rendered service during the Indian troubles
About three hundred thousand dollars will be
distributed among the claimants. This amount
will produce beneficial effect OF the business
operations Of the Territory. 80 Winchester Rep.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-08-10
ET oIrR Ann -FWHEAT -.Thn .xc;,n,,

FLOUR AND fWHEAT.-The excitement,
says the New York Express. that prevailed a
month ago in. wheat apd flour had subsidized. ~
Flour, which was then selling at S5,F5, is now
selling at S4,75; and wheat that brought 81 90,
now commands. 81. Here is fall full of 90
per cent.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-08-10
rlE|sroRM BL.oWINd dyER

AZ anevSlence that the " times are mending''
in some RESPECTS, Except with tie printers We
may mention that there Is cohst erable fall
ing oHip thanumber Of &C ionsof debt this year,
as compared with last. both ih the Superior
andcdnnty Courts. 1t is easier, however, to
get Whole. suit than single gaEuhnt.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-08-10

ErFItmsy s veil enough so1slAle thar The
ma,,er Of ps6Eng Is an affair ID q regulated By
our own uosi0ps Of pfoPrie.y, and from personal
knoEIedge Of the object TO be Recommended 10
public favor. Pulling al random destroys the
influence Of apress in regard u fsal subjects Of
neriI; and il is presuming lille too much
upon our good nature TO suppose thai we will en-
dOrse every stranger sho may tna il his interest
TO give US an advertisement
Our terms will be found on the 9Th page, and
must be strictly adhered 10. I.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-08-10
NnRTH CAROLINA

The election returns for Congress are indefinite,
but the najorties for Mr.. Rayner WhIg,) as far %
heard from, leave no doubt Of bis Reelection.
Stanlys chance is also considered toleFably fair,
Notwithstanding the Gerrymander.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-08-10

Thc flon. William Cost johnson bis been address
ing in apublic speech, portion ofh9 constituents
in Montgomery county, Md, on lie Subject Of his
Scheme of Relief to the States from hid Public Land
Fund. letter states tina, his speech was one Of
great energy dnd elearness and met th strong APP
nroyaE Il II
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-08-10

THE sfIERIFFALTY.-In consequence. of
the absence Of both The Governor and Lieutenant
Governor from Richmond, the commission for
William Stephenson Esq, as Sheriff OF Freder-
ick, has moi been forwarded Process ia the
meanwhile is directed to The Coroner, which Of
fee is held BY Maj Seth Mason. VIM Repub
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-08-10


The Maiisaaian is shedding crocodile lesrs oyer
''the scor and division in the Isepubiieanraak, .
anlasks-&
aIf Mr.. Tyier should be the Republieen eanai-
date why will not the Globe frankly consent TO
support him assre Isouid Hr. Fan Bise1l any 9th
er epuliean against MIR Clay This Kind Of libsr-
alfsy and fairness must be adopted aad uitlout De-
lay, 10 secure 9he triumph of tbep party ie tsli"'
Again, the Madisonian says f4
$50 fat from withdrawing MIR, Tyier, has Repnb-
lean friends hsVe been hnsis organizing various
quarters. TO much gre&ter extent than ssif Ersrs
comfortable 10 us FOES A Centfal C0nlIusglee is
VIC ate infornatl about 10 be sfis4niLed ii ~ ssl
ngton city. Il viii consist Of Republicans mot in
ofes or seeking Office. xI,o will strive by bli hon
CRADLE means 10 secure Sir. 1ylerselce,init Ia Isi4.
The atgas,irAlon a. Me- TyIer's friends tsilI &c
complete, though. Of course They viii 30 hothieg
iaennsisteii = ill the usages Of the patty
Mr. Tyler may as wefi give up hrs Iuagaigs for
another term. 4 once. f0r eto THIS complexion lie
must Conc X IasL.R lie Is slreaay dad Iepck ID
ne pt-desrisea by al parties aud respEg.ed lg
usae.- Hak. E'lit
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-08-10
/ PoIarIcAl. lsasI ~ AIi.EslN. .

I'll reply Il lhe Madisohlan. Al 81. eHoah makes
Inc koIlowlnx reveialion concernss ~ q palitical
5;,sE,a,ssA n. .a.s. ~, $500. e .,b,asa,e
70 80 ~ ''..ei 8 -, -
~ r. s'ls $3.50 = : ssseq RsSFassI sss y u's
shrlpe q Z lisans one
The Maaisoniau does luias,ies q the Rich-
mand Eaqaifef ID charging TIA, sSpsI with de-
iefuiiied hostility ii President Tysfe IkR@w ~
lie contrary IL January last. q &c request eli
Mr. Tyler, ,rsni doom e RieAlRstd 10 see suS
Rifehit ii person. and ascertain irotnsau authentic
source what were The Pfesidenl's ssgesrecls 10
Virginia, and WhetksT M Richie seald erlssssi
10 come 10 fkf nj If Mr. Tyler aid snS4sn him
candislass III aig tltelion Ek
ME Richie, with his accnsioHi9l fFanknrSs,
expressed The most favorable spdsI&eadly sensl-
menss towarfs The President. IS well IS entiIe
confidence in bis Integrity. aud observed that ne
had done much q merit the conafence et The
DeHocratic party but, said he. fshe ground y
already occupied. and there aPpcarslo be 4 de-
Termination Ia Thai party 70 90 Justice toihose
who were unfortunate IN abe cond4gs Of 1910,
and 10 reinssate them in power. in pEoof Of I'M
wayerias confidence 10 their priaeaples That
In prpsi.ient Tyler could fairly ebtaiaa nemina-
lion M NE Convention, il would IL his duty and
Ipieagure 6 supporl hin. as the Democratic can
tdidaie; bnt nj present there were DO prospects Of
Ihis sncosssN All ID liz patronage al de Govern
lmenks-said hex when il is used dia1see;ly as an
AUXILIARY 10 snsiain party ia power, lis infin-
ience CANNOT be auleit, hut thar pats0nage alone
lean never build np PARTY for any Jnan.n Mr.
lRigchie, am certain. had mo idea tkalsI hsd a
distinct object Ia ascertaipiae his yseus on this
tpoini, and4hefefvre srpke enlireiy Aithcut re-
lserEe
| / inferred frSYl nv conversation srith him that
his intentions were 10 support MrSYan Buren,.
whom he spoke of a citizen 10 whose chaFse-
Tier and public services great injustice had been
ldone. / atspealed Is Virginia pride and South
Tern interests 10 win his support foF President
lTyier. All Is Ali 1 mistake said ~, ito sup.
lpose thai the Salta IS so clannlsh and 50 welded
10 the support Oh a Southern Pfesdesit that the
claims of Northern, Western, or Easternmen
are 10 be discarded. Ii any thing, Think Geor.
lgia and North Carolina would prefGta Northern
president who has 40 hosthity 10 Seathern instr
llutions at least !" said he, II think. this is the
lease liz virginia.'' Again, expressing his kind
wishes aud friendly feelings for the fFeSident, he
Ebade me fa4e@elts SAYING emPhalkaly as he
left me, 'Mr Tyler owesyou muct3 aud hope
he will not forget YOU
Ireperted 10 tae President, with the exception o.
the laSl words q Mr. Richie, ne rts9N o H,s 81
lteirietf, and he ANSWERED - am giaq you haye
lseen Mr.. Richie, as was anxious " know hls
tyiewsHon this PaInt I assure you, tsaid he, =
fenieTtaln nuAopes Ct an election mYSclf, although
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-08-10

An explosion Of. The powder magazine. took
place, On the I2th July, on board the British ship
Camperdown, whilst firing. a salute IN honorIof
the King of the Delgians, by which several chi
GERS and lssamen, aud some visileFs, were seri-
Ously Injured: Two Of them have died, and
Others are IN a preearious slate.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-08-10

Dr.. Wdrslei has succeeded in convincing some
Of our citizens Of The truth Of .us}eris,,. BY Sc
veraI public and private exPeri nents. at The
Court House and Al CaTter's Hktel. Though
there were some failures, most ofElhe tests were
admitted to have been successful. by physicians
aud osher gentlemen who appliel ! severe scru-
dny 10 The experiments.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-08-10

Iihc Lynehburg Nirgnsn staJdsth4i DIR. Albert
~. Gillian Of that place, has been appointed, BY
the President Consul at San Francisco in Mexico
aud viii start fol. lis destination III ikree OF four
ya.l.i
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-08-10
TIlE lKAIL ROAp.

We understand 10 change was made in the
Directory ofthe Winchester and Potomac Rail
Road at the meeting Of the Stockholders on
Saturday last.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-08-10

Al abe late dissuer gisea 10 William Saasth. Esq
Of Cniasper. molly distinguished s Extra. I
shat ea,ie,aah u dressed lie opinion that ~ \ CAT
houn would syt ie nomination pf The saiOI9t Con
ac4,ion II lbs party. To his einionshe lssiulBnf
Eno,,irer proritIy c,teFs is isseatt and slfs Nj
Van ls.,rra not o.y has more ofgiaal strength. bot
Is more IL III, 10 siaite the lninpfities.
In this o5,Esion. he Nslies Star ceaeafs. am sei
The foiioxiug Hamper 70 CalHoueisln n lhe ieath
Lesioo.s The Star sass;--
s.lothis gion. - lar IS Ne have hess et tes'
ion q nuiiie ophon, it Is laanifa1us IN fst6r az
Mr. Van Buren We DO aof.belsefe thsreisi man
IN ibis part Of lh4 State ~ho prefers MIR si5oan
tohih n there IS sasl one. We have set 4 issrl.
his name. y.
Nj. Sslhoan llas afew lfiends IN Eastefn Virgin
"a b they are a5ol N proportion q The aumber 81
bis Lsetds ia The FreislAlre Il The l1st sessioa -
They ntr few in numbers. eoasprislne nsstif mach
the uld NpllIhtali9n Party pf that IN. 1tls i
about Tie strength Of slr Calbons,' pffty. BIZ;
he efficiency Of Ills friends ia nan6efs u amply
sarplhsi "a smother res7cst Thqv na3e up l6f
fais f,tkrienfs - asifs
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-08-10
GOLDEN SHOWERS.

The miner delves beneath the soil
To bring the precious metals forth,
While farmers find 10 cr1stai stoirefs
More wealth than alTthe mines are worth.
The fruitful rain, that DER The land
SprsadssweaIgh and life WHEREOF Us driven.
Tells man toneyer doubt God,
Who scfASs blu sb0,esss II gold from Heapfa
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-08-10

Ertract IL a letter from Wineheslsr. dated
on the ST. instant .-.-The BALBOA Ascension
viii s.rsaiai, lake place on The ibsh. (salardsy
week Mr. wise IS 70 be ere today or 40
uorrow 10 make arrangements saw his Issler
veslerday.'s
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-08-10

ECJs Shannondale has had brilliant run of
company ihe present season ana crowds ofnew
sisiiers arc expected The laleIBans were Pig
nounced By all the. attendants Is aitogelheKa-
gseeable ahd charming affairs. Thk amusement
Of dancing deemed an innocent and healthful
recreation 10 ali ages, is here rAiionally and
tas,efpIIy conducted, and is always concluded a,
an hour sufficiently early 10 allow time forre-
49, ...Ia Nj ]
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-08-10

Large drcves Of 6ne fal Cauls ire daily pass
ing COR streets 10 the Eastward why do not
our butchers hook a few of them, and give ps d
substantial test Of their quality 4 good sirloin
is rarely in these parts al this SEASON Of the
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-08-10

-fnFdsr and Saieides- 4, negro man nabea
Wesly 9Ieen, liswg hponsihe land II Edgar
Soowden, Esq. in Howard District. and beloSs-
ing % Mr., Jbhn Holisad, nlHfdered bis WIFE.
free woman, BY deliberately splitting open lIef
head with 40 axe lie immediately afy6fmasag
put al cnd b bis Own lie BY hanging Himself.
gfcgafd Efss Press
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-08-10

The heavy rains Of Saturday did considd rabe dam
age to some Of the Rail Roads North Of Baltimore
and Philadelphia.
At and near Philadelphia there was terrible
Storm and Tornado, which destroyed good deal Of
property and number Of lives
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-08-10

r The Williamsport Banner states th3t the water
has been let ihtO the Chesapeake and ohio Canal,
and navigation resumed the whole length
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-08-10

lrreply 10 the charge Of the Madison n, that the
the Editor or the Globe ad,i Used Mr.. Clay TO vote
for Mr.. Adams, and then abused lsita Cor IT,. Mr..
blair admits the fact, but excuses himsriFby saying
that he did SO with view 10 protect and promote
rhe interests OF the West. MIR CLAY, he says, was
then rthe leader Of the Democratic patty in the
westts
Now let the reader note the force 0F this admis-
sion, and ask himself and the Editor d the Globe
TOO, .on ahat single sqLjeet has AIR Clay changed
lis opinionl since that period Ia Nhas respect
casks The Winchester Republican, has he forfeited
his el3im toibe aiieader Of the true Democracy At
that tme hef~ss Cor Bank aad l'srif- fbr liner
iean principles, in all thiugs-f0r 1imilation Of
Executive pbwer-and Tor all the mesbsres which
had distinguished The Republican Administration Of
Mi Msdisan. HE entertains the samelopinions
still and is confirmed la the belief Of their sound
1ess, BY the lsl pations and abuses of the last FOUR
teen years Blair's excuse lor deserving Ills leader
is 70 be found only in the sharn Of The SpoiIs
S stem, in which he has been bountiiul par
ticipant
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-08-10

+ CLAY AND CALHOUN The 'Ameri.
can Democrat" published at Macon. IL
self an advocate Of Mr.. Calhoun, has the
following in relation ID these Two dislin-
guished Americans: sMr. Calhoun and
Mr. Clay are not only the glory Of great
political parties. but an honor 10 their
country--their age-and the American
American citizen should
cherish them al. The common property. and
glory OF Ills country ]; il IS between these
two. probably the greatest living minds
of The age thatiwe desire 10 see the race
fer The Presidency. ia 1871. Both Or
them are Americahs-bosh. Of them are
pa,riois-neilher Of them would descend
10 ANYTHING mean heirfeelings and SYM
paihies ate in unison With The glory Of
their counlry. and the prosperity and hap.
piness oil the people,