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Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-02-13
ID. N'GINNlS. Chr.

FRiENDSHIP.-Lieut Montgomery had seen
much military service. However. the wars were
o Q . aud he had nothing to DO, but lounge as bes,
he could through life upon half pay. lie
was one day taking his ease al his tavern, when he
observed a stranger evidently a foreigner. gazing in
tently Of him, The Lieutenant appeared not 60
notice hum. hui shifted his position. A shJrt time
and ihe stranger Sailed too, aud still with unbI.n.
ched gaze he stared. This was too much rnr Mon.
g'mery' WIN rose and approached he serui .nizing
truder.
Do you know me. sirf' asked the Lienienant.-
q Ihink lido at swered the foreigner who was /.
Frenchman.
Have you ever met me befuroF' continued Mont.
g mery.'
Il will moi swear fr III but if we have-anl
ara almOs sure said the sIrunger-you have a slbre
s ar. a deep one on yoGr right wrist
y have erred Montgomery turning back his sleeve
and exhibiting o broad and ugly scnr. L didn't o,
this for nothing 70, the brave fellow who made me
a present will repaid with a cash across the
skull.
The FrcnUhman bent Down his head. parted hi
hair with his hands and saii-'YIu did, you ma,
lo,k nj the receipt
The next moment they were in each others nrm
they became bosom friends fr life.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-02-13
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10. 1919.
SENATE

= a =
Mr. Tallmndao presented a memorial in favor Of
coming half a million Of copper, 10 be distributed
al the different post offices for change
Mr. Evans at an carly hour called for the consi.
deraiion Of The hill making appropriations for the
army.
An amendment was proposed 10 aPpropriaGs
$500 900 for the continuance of meIeorologica sur.
ysys.
The amendment was adopted and the bill was or.
dered 10 be engrussed Cor a third reading.
The Senate went into executive ssssi' n and SION
after adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
The Oregon bill reported yesterday by Mr Rey-
holds was referred 10 the ommiue ON foreign a.
fairs.
Mr. Fillmore from The committed Of woys and
means. reported a bill 10 authorize the reissue a
i've millions Of treasury notes ahOuld The wants OF
the Government require 10, which was read Twice
aud referred.
Adebate occurred on a motion TO print 10 900
extra copies Of the reports from The majority and
minority Of The COMMITTEES Of Ways and Means,
declaring that it Is ineTpsdient to issue Two hun
dred millions Of Covemment Stock. between Messrs
Adams, Thompson, Piekens aud others which con.
iinued until he expiration Of the morning hour
when The House proceeded. az in COMMITTEES. 10 the
consideration Of the bills relating 10 The District Of
Columbia.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-02-13
OHIO LEGIsLATURE.
"Wednesday, February 7, 1s43.
SENATE.

3 o'clock p. W.
Mf Barley c~oltinued bis remarks upon the bill
70 amend the act regulating Banking ~ Ohio. Mr.
Nash took the eoor 10 reply, and disposed of some
Of his arguments in a very clear aud satisfactory
manner. Mf BARLEY made a lev remarks in ans wer
70 o Of The petitions Of Mr Nash.
AheT On ppsucceusful motion 10 ndjou-s, the Sen.
qis took 9 RECESS until seven o'clock.
0'dock. y. "
Mr. Lphm addressed tho Senate 10 support Of the
bill.
When-Mf LRhm had concluded.
Mr. Stanton moved 10 recOmmit the bill 10 the
on The Currency. Lost.
Ahor some remarks by Mr. Nash. in references 10
pssisiing IN the use oftho names Of gentlemen after
they had made personal request, through their Rep.
feseniaivo, 10 have their names Withdrawn &c, Mr
Ford moved the previous question. o. being near
nine O'Clock ) which ives ordered without dissent.
and Tho bill hen PuSssd. By he following vote
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-02-13
DECISION or rue couRro OF ENQUIRY.

DECISION Or TIE COURT OF ENQUIRY.
Inc decision OF the Court OF Enquiry ia the case
Oi the brig SOinen has been gwen 10 tho public.
After recaPiIulaIIus the iacis or The case, the
csur say;
The court further find that ihs conduct of Com.
mander MckeRziS had been kind in his al.
ientve TO their wants and their comforts, that hs
was studious to promote their knowledge Of their
profession, aud that no punisl.menis were infected
greater than were rendered necessary by the discor-
liant nature Of the crew. and the roper discipline
of n man ut war.
They further find that HE conduct Of Commander
hchenzie. Lieut.. Gansvoort and the officers of the
brig was. during the trying scenes III trough which
'hsS pissed cnlleeled, calm. and brave. aud jusIi6-
cd The confidence roposed by their country.
OPINION.
The Court are there ore Of The opinion
That a InniIny had been organised on board the
S1mer to murder the officers aud take possession
Uf Lrig.
That MdshiPman Philip Spencer. a,.wai in.
mate Samuel cromwell. and Seamaa Elisha Small.
were cone erned in aud guilty Of such muuny.
That had mol the execu iol taken place, nm attemtt
would have taken place 10 release the uxtsoner..
mnrder Tie Officers, and take command of The brig.
That such attempt. had il be u made in the n ht.
or during a squall. would. in the judgment of In,
Court. from tue number aud character Of the crew.
The small size of the brig. and The daily decreasinr
physical strength Of the officers. occasioned by al
most constant watching and broken slumbers, have
been successful.
That Commsnde Mckenzie, under these circum.
stances. was not bound 10 risk The safety ofhis vessel.
and leopard the lives Of the young Officers and the
loyal Of his crew, in order TO secure 10 the guilty tho
forms OF trial; aud that Tho immediate execution of
the prisoners was demLnded by duty and justified
by necessity.
The Court are further Of opinion. tina. throughout
a i these painful occurrences, 50 well calculated 10
disturb The Judgment and try The energy of The bra
vest and must experienced officer, the conduct OF
~Command Mckenzie and his off, ers wa, prudent.
calm and firm. aud that he and they hDnorobly per-
'o'ned Their du y 10 the service and their country.
(SIgned) CHARLES STEWART.
President Of The Couu.
(SIgned) OGDEN HOFFMAN.
Judge ADV ocai0.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-02-13
BALTIMORE. Feb'y 8. ls43.

J E Wharton. Esq-As | informed you they
would. the Baltimore and Ohio Rail road Co have
made n move. ard manifested the disposition 10 place
themselves in the right position. This is truly en-
couraging. To their want Of experience il atlribu-
ted a small remaining errur into which they have
been betrayed. Like the Indian tree, they have
tried TO stand so straight as to lean 'tothsr Uay-
The price for passengers is unnecessarily low
They cannot sustain themselves throughout the year
Al the price fixed. the public DO not require it: they
say so themselves. Aware that il cannot be main
Iained. all agree thai 7 tDelpe dollars for 300 miles
$ just about right, and that it had better b e fixed III
that price at Unce and huve no more chan ges. As
to their freight a few more moves will br ing tina
right also. If they would only govern Ihemselves
By their honorable competitors. they would soOa arrive
al the true rates. Several articles Of western pEJ-
ducs which it is desirable 10 secure. must be put
down a LeLs lower. They have iwo worthy chic
gents connects with that branch OF their business
one at each end, 10 whose suggestions they may lis
ten. and if adopted will lead to the true interest o
The Co. and the great central route.
As some ofour good citizens have fallen into err
ror in respect 10 w Cost Johnsonis plan, il wouls
be well to make il known that The committee u
Ways and Means have made no report uLaierer a.
to Mr. JOhnson's Picjoci. The proposition upor
which they re ported was 10 issue $500, OO0.O 900 Of
Government currency for circulation; his, youknow,
is an issue Of Government bonds. The people from
all parts Of the United States. without distinction u
party. seem TO b e coming up 10 the So port Of J Inn
son's mems Of relief.
Snow 10 inches deep here. the rail road compa
ny have moi al oil been interrupted in making then
Fegu!ar daily trips. Merchants are Aocking in from
he west, and sending their goods by the great cen
trial route. All other routes being still locked up ia
&c, its cold embrace is always disconraging. II COM
menced JonT months since, and is likely To hold them
in subsection three months longer. An invention to
ore ak these icy feuers would be acceptable. The
national transportation line" is beg ming TO de-
monstraIe The nay goods are 10 be carried over lhiS
ayOred route. AL nUStJOrm into lines. System
$ needed. eco nOmy and all things done in order
will insure success to this speedy. direct and SAT,
route Yours. &c
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-02-13
TWENTY SEVENTH CONGRESS-.
CIV VUs
SENATE

SENATE.
a bill 10 provide hr The improvement OF the
Mississippi aud its Tributaries was reported.
Mr. CnIenden presented a memorial ON behalf
OF The issue OF Governments Stock of $500. O00. 600
for The relief Of the States.
The annual pension law which had passed The
House, was reported frOrA the Committee oR III
nance.
MIR Huntington from the committee on Com
merce. made a report on our reciprocal relations
" .Ih foreign nations. The report commend that
The whole subjecI be referred 10 Ina Secretary Ut
State with instructions 10 report OH the subject al
the next Congress.
The resolution from the House for the establish.
menI Ofngeneies for The use of Ihe navy. was taken
up and adopted. ~ to II.
Tbs remainder ofthe day Was devoted TO private
business.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Mr. Dodge Of Wise n,in. submitted a resolution.
which wOs adopted. calling on The Score arg Of
War for information as 10 the Upper Missia.I ppi
lead mines
Mr. Reynolds. from a select committee, reported
a bill TO hnthoriIe The adoption Of measures Ior the
occupation and settlement Of The Oregon territory.
and Tor extending he laws of the United Sfa.es q.
yer the some; whIch was read twicea and referred TO
The committee Of the whole.
The Oregon bill from The Senate was referred TO
the ccmmiIiee on iereign affairs.
The Hons as IN committee Of the whole, pro.
ceeded TO the consideration Of business relating 10
The District of Columbia In The coarns Of debate
Mr. Roosevelt slated that on inquiry al the Urea.
sary department. no had baen inlOrmed thai Tho
revenue for the 4th quarter Of 1912 would be but
81, and that il was probable the who
annual income would be but nine millions. IL,
stated this that gentlemsn might 10 cautious how
they made appropriations.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-02-13

"a lady Of Lancasler, Penrsylvania, has made q
PoPoaiion 10 the ladies' throughout the Slate
throngh the columns cf the Lancaster Examiner.
that they turn .beir whole stock Of jewellery into
CON- buy up The, State stock, and make a present Of
n 10 the State. She esiImaie the value Of all The
iunkeis in the possession Of The ladies Of Pen nsyl.
vanis at eighteen and a half millions Of dollars
just enough. by buying the siock at fly per cent
discount, 70 pay Oft the whole Stale debt. "Our
lords" she wisely observes. will never pay The
debt IN the world-and IL certainly will be no yefy
great hards' iP for W 70 dispense with our jewellery
for q short time. And when We pay Oh this great
debt Tor hem our ehiyalrOus beau1 will be both a..
bic and willing 10 buy us a new supply"
The idea is an excellent ore, and we would like
70 $50 81 adoDted 10 every indebted STATE. The Ia.
dies would Then have jsDsls indeed.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-02-13

oHIO.-Ii appears certain, now. that the Ohn
Legislature viii do nothing for the establishment OF
Banks, 10 the commonwealth. and The people Of ia.
the slate may we'll expect the ensuing year to b,
one Of deeper depression than even the past. w,
have hoped until the present time. that the majorily
% uAwisely sent to the legislature BY the buck
eye State would not dare 20 home until they had
done something to give the people a sound and sui
hcient currency; hrt it is past now. and The people
viii have no relief, until they emo to The conclu
sion that IL is bel for rhsm 10 elect soand and puc
teal statesmen to plss their laws. We rus, the,
will do 30 next fall, bat nous rerons.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-02-13

IMPORTANT DEcIsI1N.-The New York
Court Of errors has just determined, m
opposition to a decision Of the Supreme
Court,-that where there are TWO exec.
utors Of a will, n Of them, without The
action, c%onsent,or knowledge Of the 9th.
er, may legally sell a bond or mortgage
belonging TO the estate. III is a stTong
decision and involves many serious con.
sequences,
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-02-13
CoAL's Noun KAvAwHA COUNTY V.
0EE a VhJIIIAN
To Hon. GEORGE w. SUMMERS,
House Of Representatives.
Copy Of q letter from Col Geo C. Washington.

Copy Of q letter from Col Geo C. Washington.
GEoRGEFowE. Jan. 3, 1919,
DEAR SIR' l have before ms your letter ui The
sun inst, requesting me TO give You any inform.
nation IN my possession in relation TO tLe sS.Td
placed in your hands by Mr. Samuel + Washington.
(~alledged TO have been the service sword Of Gene.
raj Washington during The Revolutionary War; and
which he has instructed you, in his name, TO present
to The Congress Of The United SlaIea
General Washington in his will. made dispose
lions oihis swords in The following words; ITO each
OF my n~ePhews, William Augustine Washington.
George Lewis. George SieptOe Washington. Bushrod
Washington, and Samuel Washington, I give one of
me swords or coIieauK. Of which ! may die pos
sessed, and they arc 20 choose in the order they are
named. These swords are accompanied viii, an
injunction not 10 unsheatb hem for the purpose Of
shedding blood, except il be for self defence, or in
defence OF their country and its rights, and ia the
latter case, to keep them unshesIhed, and prefer
ialling with them in their hands 10 The Telinquish.
ment thereof"
devised 10 me- the one by my faiher, WIN Augustine
Washington, and the other by my uncle, the late
Judge Bushrod Wash ingtOn. The descendants Of
George Lew is and George Stsploe Washington have
two other Of these swords, and that IN your charge
- without doubt the one which was selected bv
Colonel Samuel Washington.
My father was entitled to the first cLolee under
y HNaAaPtAtNAbA NUN
attending al Mount Vernon when the distribution
took place. and Judge Washington selected for him
the most finished and costly sword, with which as.
sociaiiOns we're connected highly complimentary TO
General Washington; but ! have heard my father
soy that he would have preferred the sword select.
ed by Col. Samuel WashinIOn. from the fact that it
was used by The General during The Revolutionary
war. ! have at times heard similar statement as 10
this fact made by Col. Samuel Washington, Judge
Washington and Major Lawrence Lewis, and am
not aware that It has been questioned by my mem.
Der ofthe family. The sword was represented 10
me as being q %couIeau, with a plain green ivory
handle.
%enieriain no doubt Whatever a. to the Indemnity
Of This sword. and hope that the information / have
given may prove satisfactory.
am, very respectfully. your obedisnt servant,
G.. c, WASHINGTON.
Hon. GEORGE w. SUMHKEs,
House Of Representative.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-02-13
OF VIRGINIA
or DELEGATES.
TUEsDAT. Feb 2. is4

TUESDAY,. Fsb.7. 1913.
The following communication was received nom
the Senate.
Tbs Senate hsvo passed The bill entitled An
aci 10 change Inc name of1he town Of Middlslrn
iu county Of Marion. 70 that Of FairmonL
The bin smendaoy end dsclamiov oi nc acts
Of 1887 End 1904 IN relation % divorces was,
on mstion u Me- Ls@h. tskon 90 of c0nsidsrauon
Passed, AYES 81, Noes IL
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-02-13

A JEU D'EsPRIr.-A poor devil, by the
name Of Judah, was up before the Re-
corder Tor being found drunk and a face
tious Frenchman said it was only a Ju-
Dab spree!-N Q. PicoyuHe.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-02-13

THE SOUTHERN LITERARY MESSENGER.
The above publication will neither be disconun.
ued nor suspended in consequence OF The death nj
us late proprietor. The representative OF Mr.
White viii either make speedy arrangement for the
saie Of the establishment. or for the employment
Of an able editor 10 conduct IT,.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-02-13

The large anJ valnablJ saw mill bel,nx;,r Il,
Ne'srs Lacaa 4 Daniel. near Niarinssors, Va. wa.
burnt to the ground ON Monday last.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-02-13

WESTERN TRAVEL.-Tbe ADVANTAGES Of The
recent reduction ia the fare between Baltimore and
Wheeling are beginning to DO manifest. We lear
lhai over fifty passengers from Wheeling arrived nt
this chy last evening by The Baltimore and Ohio
r%ajlroad-Bah Amer,
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-02-13
PITTSRuRGH. Feb 8.

~ TtoNTF z =
REMARKS The weather for some DAYS pasr
has been very cold and navigation has been suspen-
ded by ice. IL Is now however beginning IL Ihaw
and as there is a large quantity Of snow on the
g ound, q resumption Of The navigation may be look
ed for in q few dayG
CURRENCY-We have 10 note an improvement
OF from | to 8 per rent on last weoks rates in notes
OF interior Ranks and State scrip. The Improvement
on the LATER is caused by the bill provide ng for the
eancellirg OF 500 OOO monthly.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-02-13

Pr'n &c on the 9th Of January last, destroying 500
houses aud property 10 lhe amount Of 81 .00O, 900.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-02-13

Orders have been received al Norfolk to get the
U Ship 81 Louis ready for sea. A crew has been
detailed from the ship Pennsylvania, and the COM
mand has been given Commander Harrison II
Cooke.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-02-13

We publish the EulioMins memorial ~ cOogssss
ra' ATTY flour subscribers Who approve The scheme
an cut il out. PASTE ii upon the head Of a sheet of
wiling paper and pnOeste signalures thereto.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-02-13

q We ere informed BY q letter from Or Keanedy
tisvslling agent for The post Office, that several hi.
lures Of the Mail have occurred between New York
and Philadelphia in consequence Of The snow on The
rail road.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-02-13

Horace WalPole says:-"In my youth. | thought
OF writing a sa tire on mankind. but now in my age,
] think should write an apology for them"
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-02-13

Tho Boston Daily Advertiser states that on Sat.
urday the 81 inst. The Robbins -COrJage Factory m
Plymouth was burnt To The gronnd. Loss pa 600
dollars.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-02-13

DANGEROUS ACCIDENT-The Ohio river
has been SO completely covered with floating ice
for a few days past, that crossing in any ferry has
been difficult aRd dangerous in The extreme. We
Were therefore. not surprised 10 hear, on Saturday
that q young son ofMr. Zane. The proprietor oil the
Ferry. in endeavorine TO manage the boat in tho ice.
WIS! thrown into the river. was only recovered.
by the utmost eEerIion, and then scarcely with life.
sucA accidents must be Of frequent occurrence I'M
al bridge shall be erected.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-02-13
NOTICE.

Kew George Brown. President Of Iho Pltisburgh
DHsiriet Protestant Methodist Church. will hold q
pnosractsd meeting in the church on MIDroe street.
ic'merly occupied by the Protestant Methodist,
commencing on Friday. l7th inst At candleIighting
and Continue for several days. Rev Brown willb-
assisied by Rev's Rcgan. uuatsman. Glance, ant
others. feb III
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-02-13

We do not exactly agree with our correspondent
about the price Of fare, the rail read will be proved
10 have been righ' on the opening rfIhe Canal.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-02-13

The Hon r w Barton has declined being q con.
6idais fof reelection TO Congress.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-02-13

THE MisSisSIPPI-Tbs s.. louis Republican
Of lssi Fuday. says - here 10 o ltue zoe IN The
ylvsr, bot not sobceul TO oaer The slightest lmpe.
dimeni 20 navigator"
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-02-13

The Legislature Of Arkansas recently gave TO one
OF ITS members leave Of absence 10 go home and kIH
his hogs.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-02-13

TINS il the age Of invention. aud so pregnant
seems IL, that tie biggest fool in chrisiendom stands
about rs good a chance OF Immortality in that WY
Ne the wisesi and most philosophical. A man has
far sons. he calls one dan. and to all outward
seeming he is. YET he is suddenly inncculated with
the inventive genius, and becomes The wonder Of
the age, while his sensible brothers are merely ordi-
nary men. The spirit Of the age is decidedly in
~vsntive. and We may yet be able 10 fly TO the moon
or make a trip to The ~antipodes wi.houi going
round. before We are called upon 10 m,ingle our dust
with that II .he kings and prophets of the olden lime.
Who knows.
We wers led to these sage reflections yesterday
by seeing the model Of an invention by E, BIrrabi.
no, Esq, intended TO project steamboats, from snags
and sawyers, and Ifneed be, to cut them off and leave
just nothing where they were, We are no great
Judge Ul these things, having never sIeered a boat
buI about a mile, IN clear water, and ridden on Them
less than almost any man in these diggins, but we
we are inclined 10 think that If this machine will an.
ever the purpose intended it will save several
boats from going TO The bottom and help the insu.
rance Offices, considerable.
We understand that Messrs. Barrabino, Rose &
Co. are about making application for a patent. and
we hope they will succeed in clearing The rivers
and filing their own pockets.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-02-13

There vas q rise IN he Arkansas uyef 81 ths a.
tsF daios' whIta vas doing damage on the low
giouads
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-02-13

The naval Court Martial is still progressing slow
ly. The witnesses and evidence are The same as
was given before the court OF Inquiry, which we
we published. Com. Markenzis and his counsel
have expressed a wish to have The fullest invesli
CATION Of the affair. as well Oh the part Of ihe friends
or he parties executed, rs his own.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-02-13

The annexed letters properly belong to the inter
esring scene which took place ia the House Of Repre-
ssnrnIives yetterday.-NaL Int
Copy Of a letter Jrem Samuel T. Washington, &c.
oompaHyi"g he SUOrd SHd Cone presented TO Con-
gress.
Goals MOUl II. KASAwHA COUNTY, Va.
January 9, lS43.
MY DEAR SIR With this. you will receive the
war sword fmv grad uncle. General George Wash.
Ington. aud the gold headed cane bcquealhed TO
him by Doctor B~enjTnin franklin.
These interesting relics | wish 10 be presented,
through you, my dear sir, To the Congress of the u.
States, on behalf OF the nation.
Congress can dispose Of them in such manner a.
shall seem most appropriate. and best calculated 10
keep IN memory The character and services Of those
TWO illusIrious founders Of our Repuplic, am,
with esteem, your,
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-02-13

III. HIN. Scc'y.