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DESCRIPTION.

DESCRIPTION.
List Of Treasury notes referred to in the above no
tice, drawn in favor Of Richard s. Graves order,
dated severally the 9th October 1912 and deliver
ed the day, signed by VIM b. Randolph Acting
Treasurer Of the United States, and counte rsgned
by Michael Mousse, acting Register Of the Treasu-
~, viz;
On warrant No. 30If No. to No IO0-IO0 otes
Of 81 900 each.
On warrant No. 3OI4 No l to No. $3.50 notes
Of $500 each
On warrant No 30l4. No / to No 800 notes
Of 500 each.
On warrant No 30l4. No to No 23-23 notes
Of $50 each.
On warrant No 3Ol4 No lone note Of SEA
On warrant No. 30l3 No. 81 TO No 500 notes
of 400 each.
On warron, No. 3Ol3. No. .. note of s92 o.
On do. do. No. "a | note Of $50 co.
DROPOSALS for carrying the mail of the United
Il States from the lst Of July, lSi3 TO the 3Oth
Of June, 1916, nclu i've on the follow ng route in
lnois will be received the Contract Office of the
Post Office Department, in the City Of Washington,
until 3 O'Clock, p. OF the 10th Of May, l5i3, TO
be decided by the 18th Of May next) n the manner
and time herein specified, to wit
ILLINOIS.
No. a2o5. From Chicago by Cazenovs, Addison,
Bloomingdale, Elgin, Udina, Deerfeld Hampshire,
Corral, Marengo, Amcsvile, Belvidere, Cleveland,
Rockford, Vanceburgh, Silver Greek, freeport,
Mlleville, Scales Mound West Plumb river and
Elizabeth to Galena l55 miles and back, three
times a week in forr-horse coaches with a triweek-
~ branch in two-horse coaches from Galena, Illinois,
by Fair Play TO Dubuque, l6 miles and back, to run
IN due connection
Schedule from LIST .1prii 10 LIST Of December.
Leave Chicago every Tuesday, Thursday and Sa-
turd at a. m. arrive at Galena next days by 10
p. IN.
Leave Galena every Tuesday, Thursday and Sa-
turdsy at a. m. arrive at Chicago next days by
p m.
Schedule from 1d December 10 ld Of April
Leave Chicago every Tuesday, Thursday and Sa-
turday at a. m. arrive at Galena next Thursday,
Saturday and Monday by p.
Leave Galena every Tuesday, Thursday and Sa-
turday at a. m. arrive at Chicago next Thursday,
Saturday and Monday by S p. m.
NOTES.
No proposal will be considered unless II be accom-
panied by guarantee, signed by one or more respon
sible persons in the following manner, viz:
The undersigned - guara tee that, -, II
his bid for carrying the mail from -, to -, be
accepted by the Postmaster General shall enter into
an obligation prior TO the LIST day OF July next with
good and sufficient suretes to perform the service
proposed.
This should be accompanied by the certificate of q
Postmaster, other equivalent testimony that the
guorantors are men Of property and able to make
good their guaranty.
The proposals should be sent to the Department
sealed, endorsed proposals for route No -" and
addressed to the First Assistant Postmaster Gene
rail-
For the prohibition Of bids resulting from combi-
nations, and the terms and conditions on which the
contract is to he made the last annual advertise
ment.
Posr orr'cr Dsr.prnrsr, March 9th, lst3.
c. A. WICKLlFFE.
mar l0.lswtl0msy
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SAMUEL FOWLER, Merchant Tailor, would u
form his friends and customers generally that he
has just received his stock Of Spring and Summer
Goods, which he has selected with great care, con-
sisng OF different styles and qualities of Cloths sim
gle and double m,lled Cassimeres, English Tweeds,
! lam and fancy Drills, Gambroons and Vestings,
which he will make up in the most fashionable style
aud at exceedingly low prices, for cash only.
NO = Granite Row, between I'D and Al streets,
Pennsylvania avenue, north side. an l7-3t
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ct. JOHNS CHURCH.-The congregation Of
~ st Johns Church, aud Others who may be dis
posed TO become members, respectfully informed
there will be public sale of pews at the church on
Thursday next, the 20 h inst. at IL o'cock-selec-
tons to he made from the drawing, exhibiting the
contemplated change in the interior arrangement of
the church, which may be seen at tue residence Of
Mr.. Samuel Mckane, on 18th street, till the SALE
when II will be at the church.
apIS-2tl Globe & Int
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nRUGS, MEDICINES, &c.-The subscriber, in
~ tending to retire from business, offers for sale
his entire drug establishment, two doors east OF
Gsdsby's, Washington. The store has good run OF
custom, and IS decidedly Of the best stands in the
city for the wholesale or retail business. A credit
Of 6, ~, and Ii months will be given for approved
endorsed paper WIN. YOUNG.
aub-N
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Rr virtue Of authority from Mr. Ann M agunnigle
ID and 10 me directed, have disirsincd, and shall
proceed 10 SELL al Mrs. HARRIS boarding house Oh
10th street Pennsyvanis Avenue, at ton O'Clock
on Thursday the Goth instant, the iolIown ing goods
viz; Five Bedstssds, Feather Beds, Pillows and
Bedding, one Sofa, Chairs, Tables, Bureaux, Car
pets, Looking Glasses, two Mich Cows and va
riey Of other articles Of household and kitchen fur
nture sliced and taken as the property of James
Harris, In favor Of Mrs. Magunnig O..
j. V. PATTON,
april l7-3t BoiIG
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A cARD.-LAAE q TUCKER have now The
IA pleasure Of inviting the attentpn OF their friends
aud The public 10 choice and fashionable supply OF
French and British goods, suitable ior spring and
summer wear, direct from the New York market,
which they prepared 10 make cheap for cash.
april lo-d2aif
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april I7-3t

X. GRAFTON TYLER having removed from
- Maryland to Georgetown, ID. c 4, will continue
10 practice In every branch Of his profession Office
and residence of Washington and Gay streets,
opposite Miss English's Seminary.
T. .. Communications from persons at distance
Oh professional business will be promptly attended
aDriI IL ts
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IN virtue Of the authority conferred the Execu-
tive by the second section Of the act Of Congress,
approved on the 26h day of June, 1884, entitled an
act create additional Land Offices IN the States OF
Illinois and Missouri, and IN the erritory North OF
the State Of Illinois, notice is hereby gwen, that the
Land Office for the Wisconsin District is to be re-
moved from Muskoday to Mineral Point, soon as
the necessary arrangements for that purpose can be
made.
Given under my hand, at the City Of Washington
this 18th day Of April A. ID. lS43
JOHN TYLER.
BY the President
Tho H. BLAZE,
Commissioner Of the General Land OF
april l3-law6w
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THE Commissioners appointed by tie Hon. the
Il Secretary Of the Navy, 10 examine the several
inventions and plans for the prevention of explosions
Of steam boilers, give notice that they hold their
meetings in the Navy Yard, Washington, daily (Sun-
days excep,ed) at 9 O'Clock, A. NJ.
Persons interested in the subject are hereby mott
fed and requested to present their several plans for
examination, in order that they may be duly nvesti-
gated and tested in compliance with the terms Of the
law under which the Board has been constituted
Written communications this subject may be
addressed to the Board, through the hands Of the
Hon. the Secretary Of the Navy.
WALTER n. JOHNSON,
CHARLES REEDER,
THOMAS p. JONES.
Washington, April Ia, lS43-cod2w
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DURSUANT TO the provisions Of the first section
J. of the act Of Congress, approved March Sd,
lo43, entitled an act providing for the sale Of GER
tain lands IN the states Of Ohio and Michigan ceded
by the Wyandot tribe Of Indians, and for other pur-
poses," the Land Office now at Lima, will be re-
moved to the town Of Upper Sandusky, within the
limits OF the Wyandot cesson, soon practicable.
Further notice as to the pre-, Use time of removal
will be issued by the Register and Receiver Of The
Lima Office
Given under my hand at the City Of Washington,
this llth day of April, A. d. l6i3
JOHN TYLER.
By the President;
Tuo. II. BLAZE,
Commissioner 9TH General Land Office.
april l3-law6w
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PROPOSALS FOR COAL.
NAVY AoGSr's OrFIoE,

NAVY AGESr's OFFIcE,
Washington, April /, Io43.
n pursuance of Instructions from the Chief Of the
l. Bureau OF Yards aud Docks, proposals will be
received at this office until O'Clock Monday tho
ith OF May next for the delivery of the following
quantities aud descriptions Of Goals, viz
Al The Macy Yard, Portsmouth, NJ H.
$500 bushels Of Midlothian average Goals.
AT The Nary Yard, Boston, Massachusetts.
5000 bushels average Midlothian Goals.
300 tons Anthracite coal
Al he Nary Yard, Nep York.
1000 bushels average Midlothian Goals.
lbs tons Anthracite coal
Al The Nary Yard, Philadelphia, Pa.
95 tons of Anthracite coal.
Az the Nary Yard, Washington, ID. c.
10000 bushels average Midlothian Goals.
10000 do. Cumberland do.
AtMe Nary Yard, Norfolk, Va.
5000 bushels average Midlothian Goals.
All Of the above Goals must be of the best quality
aud subject TO the usual inspection when delivered
at the respective navy yards Bonds with approved
security in twice the amount of the contract will be
required OF the contractors for the faithful perform
Of the contract. Payment will be made in
thirty days from the date Of each delivery deducting
herefrom ten per cent till the whole is delivered
the entire satisfaction Of The respective commandments.
The Midlothian coal must be delivered five pecks
to the bushel, and the Anthracite 2240 lbs TO the
ton. In case the person or persons whose offers
accepted, shall fail to enter into contract and give
such security within ten days from the date of the
notification Of his their offer being accepted,
the contracts will be given TO the lowest bidder
Persons offering proposals will make and forward
them in duplicate, to this Office, endorsed offers to
furnish Midlothian COAL /" Cumberland coal" or
/" Anthracite Goa, )" as the case may be-
WM. b. SCOTT, Nary .9geni.
Neutrality-suspicious. and Intel)
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NOTICE,

In relation 10 he remordiof the Land Office
from Mskoddy to Mineral Point, IN Uis-
koRsdn Territory.
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NOTICE-

In relation 10 the remorai Of the Land office
I'm The torn Of Lima 70 Upper Sandusky,
IA Ohio.
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For tickets and shares and certificates Of packages in
the above magnificent lotteries, address
J. G. GREGORY & CO, Managers,
Washington, ID. c.
n5eAn account of each drawing will be sent i'm
medately after it is over, to all who order tickets
from us. april 7-2aw3wdScif
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DRIVATE BOARDING for two gentlemen can
i be had in small family, very moderate
terms, by application 9th street. next door to Cid
cons Printing olice-a few doors from the Avenue
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Besides prizes Of $150-Sl00-S SO-$7 O-S6O
sos S25-S20-$l5
rs number lottery-l6 drawn ballots.
Tickets only 500 Halves SO; Quarters SIS;
Eightbs 50 SO.
Certificates Of packages of % whole tickets 1910 90
DO. do 90 half do 1875 90
Do. do % quarter do 81 so
Do. do 26 eghths do 80 rs
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SPLENDID LOTTERIES.
J. G. GREGORY & Co, Managers.
$4,000 Dollars
ALEXANDRIA LOTTERY.

oU,UOU DOlldrs
ALEXANDRIA LOTTERY.
Glass X for l643.
To DC drawn at Alexandria, ID. c., Saturday, April
90, lSi3
BRILLIANT SCHEME.
prize Of $4,000 prize of 5000
l do 10000 l do 1868
do l0OOOI5O do 1000
do 7,0O0I5O do 500
10 number lottery--l3 drawn ballots.
Tickets $40; Halves s.; Quarters 80 SO.
Certificate Of package Of 90 whole tickets Sl40 90
DO. do 20 half tickets 10 90
DO. do 70 quarter tickets IS 90
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ALEXANDRIA LOTTERY
Glass M for I843.
To be drawn at Alexandra, d. c., Saturday, May
81, lS43.
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THE MAMMOTH SCHEME!
$4,000 $50. 900 $4,000 loo 600!
Sixteen drawn ballots.
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Of Counsel tor The HEIRS Of RICHARD ,. HAcsLEr
Baltimore, March 10, lS43.-april IL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-02-09
.M.4RRFEDI

On Thursday evening last, by The Rev sir Doug
lass, Mr.. JoHN H. ALLsrADT, 10 Miss CATHARISE
JANE, only daughter Of the late Mr, George Pultz,
near Smithfeld
tAecompanying the above, we received due por-
ton Of elegant bridal cake and rs they have shewn,
by this kind token that the printer vas remembered
amid the joyous festivities sttendsntupon such ocea-
sions, we, in turn, hope that the fsboney moon
just entered into, which is justly termed seraphic
state, may never have end-tnas the fair visions
they have OF prosperity and happiness never fade
may not one ingredient Of misery ever drop in their
cup Of happiness, to mar extnguiph their golden
expectations but their bright hopes of bliss be
ever on the increase may all their walks be midst
spicy groves. summer clouds sbote, and vernal
breezes revealing around.1
On Thursday evening last, by The Rev. J. I. Hsr-
grave, Mr.. eEHUD TURNER TO Alss l,uRAEk Folk,
daushter Of MIR. George Folk, 6es'd-all Of this
county.
On the same evening BY the same, Mr.. JANIS A.
OsBoRN to- Miss JANE BURR, daughter Of Mr. Jas.
Burr, Sen--all OF this county.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-02-09
THE MARKETS.
OFFICE or THE BALrIMoiE AMERICAN, 4
Ephit& * d AZ

NSOttVi - M.
cATTLE-The Offering. Or Beef cattle al
the Scales to-day embraced about 400 head,
nearly al of which were sold at prices rapging
from -, 25 10 So per 100 los Of he boOf, which
Is equal 10 $3.50 a Sc net Anew head Of very
superior quality brought higher prices
FkoUR.--We note a further decline in How
ard s.. Flour, sales having been pade on Satur-
day from store at 50, 624 To-day the market
is inactive and holders ara Offering toselI freely
Al - ga without finding buyers. We quote the
wagon price at so.
GRAlN-Ws hear Of no sales Of Wheat, End
quote as before nomipallJ at 10 a so cts. for
good 10 strictly prime reds. The last sales OF
Corn were at Il cts. for both white and yellow,
and Of Oats at % cts.
WHISKEY--Is DULL Welquote hhds at ls
cts. and bbls at 10 l94 cts. 4
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-02-09
DIED.

On Wednesday morning the 9Th instant, Ro-
BERT JANIS. aged 2 years and months, son Of
Mr.. John W. Gallaher of lhisIlowh.
Sleep on sweet babe and take Thy rest,
God call'd thee home, he thopghl il best:
In thee there's no offence bedn given,
Sleep on, thou hast home II Heaven.
On the 2sth ultimo, ID Ron3ney, Hampshire
county, Va, DR.. RoBERT, NEIMAN, in the 73d
year Of his age. Few men ever commanded
more. universally the warm atfeElien Of any com
muni,y. As "a man, he was am6able, benevolent
and generous 10 fault. AsI physician, he
was eminently successful, and lcomma nded. for
long period of years, the enereIcon6eence OF
the mass Of the community.
In Romney, on the 29ih ultimo, Mrs. Flea
NoR HEIsKELL, 10 the SD yeafsof her age. wife
of Christopher Heiskell, Esq !, of North River
Mills. Hampshire county, Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-02-09
A FINE OPENING !!
ggFOOlE OF GOODS
ron SALE on EASY TERMS.

ENHE subscriber, desiring 10 change bis bust.
u ness, offers for sale, his ENTIRE STOCK
OF GOODS, which consists 10 part Of Cloths,
Cassimeres, .Cassinetts, Calicoes, and all other
articles usually kept in country s,ots. Beng
anxious 10 settle up his business, he will give q
great Bargain in histstock, which amounts 10
about $4,000. The situation DR. The Store is ono
Of The best in the Valley FOR a Country Store.
there Being no other stand nearer than Shep,
herdstown, that being at distance or miles
The store room in which the goods are, can be
had fsr term Of years, or should the purchaser
prefer, they can be removed.
TERMS will be made easy.
Persons desiring any further information viii
please call on The subscriber at Hardscrabble,
Berkeley county, or BY letter. address him al
ShePherdstown, Jefferson County, postage paid.
n. w. CHAPLINE, Y
Hardscrabble, Va, Jan 10, lS43.-3t
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-02-09
Atkinson e HEazIehurst,

N RE- prepared 10 deliver COAL at any Of
"a the DEPICTS on The Baltimore and Ohio
Rail Road, al the shortest notice and lowest
rates.
They will also furnish CRATES and COAL
STOVES Of various patterns, Or any descrip-
tion of CASTINGS. from their Foundry, with
despatch and Dpon reasonable terms.
Persons favoIiag them with orders may rely
DE i. lo42. -2m.
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81 o TIL q H..

e. f 1e 4 ! u
YHyHE subscrbess take this method OF nform-
A ing the citizens Of Charleslown and sur
rounding country, that they have entered into
co-partnershiP for the purpose Of conducting, 10
all lis branches, the business Of HOUSE JOIN.
ERR, Having become BY practical experience
acquainted with allihs duties relating to the bu-
siness, they feel no besltslion in asserting that
they will be- able to give entire satisfaction -
All work entrusted 10 them. will be warranted
to Be sound, and executed IN workmanlike
manner, and according to directions. As TO
price, their work shall be done as loo as any
others in the county viii Go X for and pune
tuaiigy and despatch will always DO ensured
Those who need any new wors i9 this line, or
iiem call. 4
sEFone-hsif The amount of any work exe-
culsd will, ifdesfred, be taken out 10 Country
Produce, al the market price,
~ DAVID H. .cOCKERELL,
JACOB w HAINES. I
Jan. 26.ISl3Fs
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Come one, come all!

4 IL persons, far and near, are advised to
IA call on the subscribers, and look al the
splendid lot Of W00LLEN GOODS, going or
al triis above cost. As we want 10 prepare
IN time.t5 mste room for our Spring Goods,
GREET b fRG.ALNS viii be given.
ercSnSe early, while the assortment ID I'M
brokens A. &. g. w. HOLLAND.
Harpers Ferry. Feb. 2. 1919.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-02-09

Counte1eit Mtriean DOlars.-The pa.
Epers state that there are great many
counterfeit Mexican dollars 10 circulation.
particularly in our large Giles. Several
OF which were remarkably well executed,
have been tested and found 10 be only
good on the outside. being made of Ger
man silver, plated BY the newly discov-
erred magnetic process. They look new,
and can be detected BY comparison With
The genuine coin.--P iilad. Inguir.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-02-09

TEMPERANCE A meeting of the
Charlesoic Total .9bstia<aee Secefy, viii be held
ia the Methodist Church, on SATURDAY EVENING
next, AT early candle light. One or two gen.
tlemen. will address tie meeting.
e-The public are particularly invited 10 at
tend. n. S. WHITE, Sse'y-
Feb 9, I843. r.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-02-09

THE Co-Parinership heretofore existing be-
Ill tween the undersigned, under the name
81 FLORE & KEYEs. IL the Mercantile Blu
siness, Al BerryyilIe, was this day dissolved BY
mutual consent.
Allpsrsons Indebted to the late hrm are Fo-
specially reouestsd 10 settle and pay 10 Hux-
PnRxr Krxks. Who i authorized to receive all
debts due said irm-aId all persons having
claims against said firm will present them 10
him for PAYMENT. he having to pay all Liabilities
JAMES FLORE.
HUMPHREY KEfES.
BerfysiIle. Feb 4, 1S43
LWinchestsrr' Republican" and : pirgfaian,
insert It, and for&ard bills 10 n. Keyes. p
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-02-09
Notlrfa.I.
Temperance Convention

on THE 22nd OF I'EBRU.4RK
gHyHE Societies who will be represented in
u the proposed CONVENTION will please in
form the undersigned, .Commigtee Of Arrange
men,s, BY the 18th instant. the probable num-
Der or delegates that Will attend, so that we
may make arrangements fer their reception.
JOHN B. GILKES0N,
DANIEL GOLD,
PHILIP SHERER,
JAMES MaGRAHAM,
P. WILLIAMS. w
Winchester, Feb 9, 1543
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-02-09
TIMELY NOTICE..

WyH0SE parsons who have failed 10 lift their
4 noies. given to the undersigned fdr the
hireof The slaves belonging 10 the estate Of John
Griggs, deed, are hereby notified that unless
payment be made On or before The 5th day Of
February next. they will be put -in he hands Of
the proper officers fsr collection. Longer in
diligence ca1Snt be given as an under the
necessity Of settling my administration account
Of said estate, III the next SupeHior Court.
RICHARD WILLIAMS, .fd,n'r
Jan. &c, 1913! = 81 jim C,iggs. deed.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-02-09
Printing Once for Sale.

CONSISTING of Super Royal Ramage
~ PRESS with iron bed, about half. worn,
and 10 good order 4 fount Of Burgeois Type,
and fount or Mnion, about half worn The
two fouuts are sufficient prints large super
royal sheet. Also, a variety Of display Type.
A good assortment Of Job Type, with vari-
ETY. Of fashionable Bordering and Cuts. Also,
Cases, Stands, Chases, Composing Siicks, Gal.
leys, with every thing requisite for q country
Office.
The above articles have not been in use for
some time, and are ID good order. The whole
wil be sold At a great bargain, and liberal ore
dit given on part Of the purchase money.
THOMAS TRICE.
Wiliamsport. Nd, Feb 2, ls43.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-02-09

shocking The House 81 MIR. Henry
Dibble. in Wes,biook. Conn. was de-
stroyed BY fire on ihe morning OF the 18th
uI,., and child three years Of age. per.
ished in the flames. It's cries, were dis
tinelly heard. after all hopes Of its rescue
had been abandoned.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-02-09

Sudden DsafAs. -Lieaiensni Stockton,
Of the Navy q brother Of Capt. r. Stock
ton, died suddenly in Philadelphia on Fri
day morning, ofapoplexy, and Mr.. William
Cunningham, one Of the oldest merchants
Of New York expired suddenly Of the
same disease % Friday,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-02-09

HRNRY CLAY.-A letter from Wash.
ington says: "Tbs Wings here will De true
10 Henry Clay, and 10 other nan Is talked
Of by the except here and there from
the lips 81 an uneasy spirit like Tom
Marshall Of Kentucky, and from Mr.. Gays
own district. and who ID this case. seems
to be wounded ID the house Of his friend.
All agree to- . Convention. and all. moth
ing doub'ingtbat Henss Clay will 5e.-as
be should Sc, the nominee Of that Con-
ven,ion." ll
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-02-09

A man whose nams Is not ri known, some
days since went inio The bare pf Capt. Hum
nell, Of Penn Township, UniOk County, Pa. and
before he could be prevented 4gfasped handful
OF straw and thrust hand and;ali iato the Thresh-
ing naehine, which was then u potion Before
be could be rescued his arm Va torn 10 shreds
af far up As the elbow. and in Few days AFTER
be died from exhaustfon although every attsn
tisn had been pad 10 him.