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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-12-14

The Richmond Enquirer calls upon its
readers 10 bear in mind that Mr., Van ,Bu.
rem "has expressly declared bis ePposi-
lion 10 The principles and deiaiIssof the
presen: unjust Tariff. That he has favor.
ed protection, continues the Enquirer,
I'VE have yei 10 be satisfied, even though
the keenest Wing editors should twist lis
published opinions inlo every imaginable
shape. so as d suit their peculiar rules OF
logic
Ii is Mr.. Van Buren himself who twists
his opinions into every imaginable shape
MOTTO suit peculiar rules Of logic, but
particular ATTITUDES and sections. For ia
stance. his published opinion, 10 Rich,
mond is lhstHproleclion i uncons:ltuiion-
al, unjust and-improper. So the Enqni-
rer understands it. His published opin-
ION in Albany is that Incidental Prolec.
lion is an excellent thing, and thaiin lay
ing duties ;oiraise revenue for the govern
ment due regard should be had to our
domestic manufactures. So the Albany
Argus understands il. Ia IndAAa bis
published opinions sre on both sides; he
is for protection. and yet with the lights
nov before him he is agsinst 1t. So he
is understood by different portions Of the
community there. Some understand hin
one way; some another; and some, mol
al all.-BaH .4msrs
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-12-14

A g a IS e az e .
DEPARTMENTS OF study.

10 ~
First Department
Hebrew, Greek, Latin, Aucient His,ory, Men.
tal sBd Moral Philosophy, Rhetoric, Logic, Flo.
eution, and Mathematics.
Second Dtpsrtmtnt.
The Elements Of the Dead Languages, Mo.
dern History, Natura4 Science. English Compo.
sition. Wfnsurstion and Surveying. Practical
Geomelry, Elements OF Algehrf, SC.
Thi,d Department
English Grammer, Geography, Elements Of
History, Elements Of Natural Science, Botany
Reading, Writing, and Ariihmetic.
Fourth Department.
Reading, Spelling, Writing, The Elkments Of
Arithmetic. sc.
FERNS -4lh Department $3.50 Sd De
partneM % so 2nd DO. IS lsl 81.
The school ysat, commencing with lhe 6fs
Tuesday IL January, will consist Of quarters
Of u weeks each.
Pupils entering TIE school after the COM
mencement Of quarter CT the end or that
quarter will be charged. forthe time only which
they may have attended the school and al
seholars 10 Attendance, or conmeneiug at tie
beginning ofany quarter. will be considered pu
pills for That quarter, and charged accordingly.
Pupils from distances can be ACCOMMODATED
with board 10 respectable families.
Patronage Is solicited and pledge given thai
no pains shall be spared to combine. with intel
lectual improvement, high tone Of moralfy.
Commppicatiens respecting the School may
be made To either Of the instructors.
Nov 90 lg43.-3t
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-12-14
MNRRGE-

YEyHosEt indebted 10 me, who have promised
= Corn, Pork, Wood, sc. are informed th al
unless they supply me with those arsiries b, tie
fest Of January. money will he expected sud ex.
acted, Without respect 10 persons. He hopes
he will be spared the dissgreeable neeessity ~
'resoTting 20 ceereiye measures. -
nsn 1i1aa3
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-12-14

The citizens OF Detroit were to hold .
ztSeeiing on the 9th uit. 10 take into con:
)sideration he propFieiy Of peiilioning
Congress 10 make canal around the rapid
Of Saul de Sic. Marie. 10 connect The
navigation oi The lower Lakes wAh that Of
Lake Superior The call for The meeting
states that d canal 'soae mile and a quar-
ter 10 length, and overcoming fall 81 p
feet 10 The liver ST. Mary, would open
Lake Superior with It's vast fisheries rich
furs and zines 10 the free enterpkize Of
the people Of The United States"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-12-14

"A Bear Beat Shooting Match -
and BdH!!I

nNths 25,h ms ant. (chrislmas Day. Al The
Nd tavern OF William C. House. in SDuth
Bolivar, rear Harpers-Ferfy, at IL o'clock, Al.
IL, Will commence Fight between a large fat
Besr aud plumber OF Dogs, only two dogs 70 be
conteadiag at the shme time. Al persons hay-
ing good dogs arereqnessed 10 bring them on
The baltle ground. Aner abe 6ght, the meal
and skinof the bear will be shot for Marks.
men are therefore requested 10 at;end with theii
Rines. Gentiemeh Of he Turf. and those who
are fond OF Racing. are also desired 10 attend
70 witness several Interesting Quartet Races
which will rlbee during the dag,
wM. 9. HOUSE.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-12-14

The Loeosoco paperin Fredericksburg
comes out fiai footed for the real locotocc
Tariffs "horizonial Tariff Tha, Is,
TariG imposing The same duIies-on ell ar
ticles-lhe same on necessaFtes al on fur'
,,y;ss Th;s i he. only Tariff In strict
ksep;no with the principles protested by
ibe Democracy butt would be horribly
on,,ress;ye h the moor, while il would ex
pose alithe industrial pursuits o. the coun.
Try, TO the competition Of ipreIgn Paupel
labor Richmond Wig.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-12-14

TyHE subseribeeOders FOR Rent that desirable
4 house. at present sin the occupancy Of n.
i. Gallsher. and next doorsto Charles w. Ais.
quilh's Store.
Possession viii be given on the 6rst day of
April next. For terms, 3d., apply TO
gSiDec Tai SAMUEL YOUNG.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-12-14
Wanted IsllnediateIy,

n NYqaantity Of Wheat, for which the cash
2sA wiliibe given. Also, Corn, Rye, Buck
whest, Oats. Feathers, Rags, Butter. Beeswax,
&e-, for which the highest price will be- giTeniu
merchandise, at reduced prices.
S HEFLEBowER il co..
Ksbla,owh, Dec II Is43.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-12-14

Wooden Clocks. According 70 The
Newark Advertiser, the number Of wood
EN- clocks. manufactured in Connecticut
last year, was 500, 600 The number
will be greatly increased this year ID COP.
sequence Of foreign demand. Within
an hours ride Of Hartford thousand
clocks are finished daily. Nearly every
ship thai clears Tor Europe now takes oui
this species Of freight.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-12-14

.Ysic York Fsnancss. The New York
Coulter says :--sThe Cansls.iu this Sale
are moi YET closed. and such has been the
amount oF Rsfic thereon. that tie nett re.
ceipts fot he last year wiitexceed The in
tefest Of The State debt S25D, 000.'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-12-14

CArHoLlc BlsHops Eight new Bish
ops have been appointed at Rome for the
United States. The Rev. Or. Reynolds
fills the place Of the late Bishop England.
Rev. Mr.. Quarters is Bishop OF Chicago.
Rev. Andrew Byrne is Bishop OF Arkan-
sas. Rev. Rev Mr. McCiuskev is Coad-
jutor Bishop Of New York; The three
last ate noRin New York cily.4 Rev.. Wan.
TYLER is Bishop Of the neso Sse, Hartford,
CoDneclicGt. Rev John Fitzpatrick 70
adjntor Bishop Of Boston. These gentle.
men are Of Boston.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-12-14

The tenacity With which the Rich
mond Enquirer clingsto Mr.. Van Buren,,
aud the zeal with which itsupports him.
is the more remarkable, EhenFitis rsmem-
tered that il differs with that gentleman
upon two of the most important political
questions Of the day. Mr.. Van Bnren il
in, favor Of discrimin atiug duties for pro.
lection; The Enquirer is against them
MIR. Van Buren, is in favor of the Sub
Treasury; the Enquirer i sgalnst it
Can it not find, among the nuRber Of
Locofoco candidates, some one wRp ap-
proaches more nearly to its opinioni, than
Van9 II it eau, WHY does il adhpre SC
closely TO the Kinderaooksr2 Lynch
burg Vrginian.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-12-14

|TyHE subscYibes having heavy engagements
II 10 meet HAS determined 10 reduce his
large stock of Goods, D selling therA al cosi Tor
cash, and cash caly. Il
The stock consists Of great variety or
DRY GOODS, Groceries, Hdrdacore,
Queenys1are, Boots, Shoes, Hats,
r Eeney Goods, SC. &c.
The stock being extensive. aud we'll selected
al persons il wat Of srasonable goods, III
consult their interest by calling Immediately.
Joseph l. RUSSELL.
Harpers Ferry, Dec Z.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-12-14

- S. Fer the afmeEt Of The Interest," and 1I,e a.
nal redemption principal Of any sum % Sc
borrowed Ia cent This aet the stock Of any
joint stock , ibes for q purchased win
the mosey so bqs2ssnr Together win the dividends
AID other nett ipi tiel hay aect.le theregrom
to',he CommonSssssss br % he fund Tor Internal
lmpror shall be, aDdtle sane are hereby ali-
pfoptiated and pledged; and 10 like naanner The
nett income aud other profits which may % accrue
from works IN which the State il Interested, other
ihanthos Of joint stock companies, snd on which
tie money borrowed Is 10 b. expended, shall BE-.
and the sane are likewise hereby appropriated and
ffedged for the payea Of the interest aud denim
lion ofihe principal The moaey 81 borrowed: asd
i the stock aforesaid, and the said dieidends nett
profits aud other inronie shall be INADEQUATE n th
payment Of the said semi ANNUAL nfeaest. and I'LL,
hnal redemption Of lie principal. &c se respective
loans. tile General Assembls pledge Is ftself 10 pros
vide other and sufficient funds aud for that purpose
% Iesf If necessary. adequate tax Gpos ans or
81 Subjects liabe 70 taxatioa under the uonslila-
tioh.'s
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-12-14

Great .fustriaa Railroad Baron Solo
mon Rothschild, Of Vienoa, founder. as
i, may be said. Of the Emperor Fetdi-
nsnd's Railroad, which will 60 Vienna 10
Leipsic, in Moravia has just made pro-
position 10 The government 10 prolong this
railway from thence 10 Oderberg, situated
a. the extreme frontier of Moravisa In
this case, II will branch on. 70 the Rail
road Of Pfussisn, Siiesia, and there will
then be an uninterrupted hneiot ksilTay
from Vienna, by Silesia and Berlin 10
S,eiiin. part Of the Baltic. and 70 case
the protected railroad from yiennaio ffi-
este shall be executed. this road WI be
The means Of joining the Baltic 10 The A.
driatic sea. There is no doubt that the
proposition 81 NJ. Rcihschila willlhe ac-
eep.ed BY he government.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-12-14

Col RICHARD NJ. Johnson sccompa-
MED by Con-. EILioTT, arrived at HaSers.
town on Thursday evening last, about
o'cIoek. p. NJ They we're escorted BY
the military COMPANIES 81 this place and
Funkslown. aud large &spher u citizens,
to the residence Of John 7. Mason. Esq.
On the sameseyening, the Colonel met
a large number Of our citizens inH the
Court Hall, and entertained and amused
them for upwards OF an hour, with details
Of bis history. and the battles Of the coun-
try.-1Mdik
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-12-14

Building ia Richmond We remetnber
no time al which greater number Of
buildings were under way than al present.
There is activity iR this respect id almost
every para Of The city. The Buildings
loo, that are going up. indicate qbits 40
improved taste. Besides there are many
alterations and Improvements taking place
in buildings in different quarters. Those
who have been absen, from the city for a
time express on their return surprise as
well as pleasure at the changes that have
been made in the general sppeaFsnee OF
the city BY these improvements -Rich.
mOnd Compiler. f-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-12-14

The nopulaiion Or he i've largest cities ID the
UnioD IN 1910, according % the census Of thai
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-12-14

We learn from the Nalionsl inielIigen.
Ger that the case Of james A. B. Watson.
charged with being concerned Ia tue
great robbery Of Treasury potes 70 the
Custom house at New Orleans, which was
brought before the Circuit Court ~ toe
District OF Columbiao on a writ Of hpbeas
corpus, was decided on Friday the lsi
inst. That day having been fixed upon
by the Court for. the luther hearing Of
counsel On tie motion Of ha5eas corpus,
w. /. Brent, Esq. appeared fOr the pE!s
oner, and The District Attorney tof the
United States. The Court decided 10 Te.
msnd the prisoner. who will Of course be ,.
conveyed in custody of James O,Neil,
Deputy Marshal for the eastern district OF
Pennsylvania, 10 New Orleans.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-12-14

Webster andFTyier-These personages
occupy precisely the same attitude To-
wards both parties, although FOR the pre-.
sent they turn their aspects ID opposite
directions. They hate the favpri,es and
the masses Of both parties, yet each is
laboring to make Judgment in the7 par.
~ 10 which he originally belonged, Jhat,
by mutual betrayaIs. they may defeat
the purposes Of both, and produce 4 re.
suit different from that aimed al by either.
Mr.. Webster courts Federalism. and is
now eager TO resume his forme. relations
with il. Mr. Tylercourts the Dem9cra.
cy, which he betrayed, and insists on a
right 10 full Communion and confidence.
Both secretly entertain the strongest hos
liliiy 70 Mr.. Van Buren, and Mr.. Clay.
because these gentlemen occupy, in, #their
respective parties, the positions which
Messrs. Tyler and Webster look upon as
an exclusion Of their hores. The com
mon lie between them, therefore. j. the
wish TO Illustrate the objects which the
two great parties have associated w4h the
success Of their preferred candidate for
The PresideHcy.-- Globe.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-12-14
TENNRSSE-MR Cay

7 The Wing delegation in lie Lpgisla.
iure Of Tennessee IRON the eastern ssc.
ton ofiha; State. lately addressed ! let-
Ter 70 Mr.. Clayinviling him to visit Knox
vile, on his way to North Carolina. Mr..
Clay SAYS 10 his reply to the insilaliou
thas..he suppo%,ion 81 bis friends Is 10 the
route BY which he shall pass 10 North Ca.
rollins, is not sccording IS his inteDtion.-
1T is my purpose he adds, TO 90 this
winter TO New Dtleans. and passing thence
through Alabama. Georgia. AMI South
Carolina. 10 reach North Carolina BUSH
ness makes my presence in that city ne-
ckssary, and tie ronte which have indi.
Gated will afford me an opportunity d
seeing large portion Of the Union. which
I have never heretofore had II 10 my pow
|er 10 visit.
Mi, Clay concludes his letter with he
remark that no will <eontinue q indulge
the hope thai he:may be able al some III
ture. and not VERY distant day. 10 pay The
citizens Of East Tennessee hisrespects ID
person.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-12-14

Anti Van Buren, mai. in the State 3 378
81 Tbs Esg Il ss. GSTsrHSE hsd hewey.
l6S.-.Nsv YORK Express.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-12-14

Struggled Goods. Our Custom House
officers made rich seizure YESTERDAY Of
valuableiewelry, atiemptedto De smossle
into port. Ia the morning the packet ship
Utica. Captain HEwErT, from Hasre,
was announced below. The steamer
Hercules went down aud towed her up
10 the city. Mr. d. s. CRANE one OF
the Inspectors OF the Custom House was
n the Hercules, aud went on b4ard the
Utica. One oil the passengers 1ib nntic-
ed behaved somewhat strange. 50 much
so that be was Induced to keep bis eye
Upon him until the boarding officer came
on boald, when the man was seatchod
and watches. jewslry and spoons 10 a
large amount. were concealed in biz boots,
pockets, and in various parts sbopl his
person. A Mr.. Gaiz and wife, jewellers,
OF this CITY, came 10 the Utica as Cabin
passengers, and were observed when the
man was seized 10 step into their state
room, which was Immediately searched
An undercost made for the purpose 10 fit
the lady was found. with t5tfy matches
handsomely quilted in it, and also shirt
for gentleman filled with watches, all
belonging to Mr. Gatz.-.N. Y. Courier
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-12-14

~. Fan Bu4en IN Minority ID this
State.-In another part of our paper are
the official returns Of the recent election
az this State. They show The following
| -. 9H7fSifs
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-12-14

TIE Whigi Banaer,--.The Delaware
State Journal says:-~We observe thai
the Wings Of Pennsylvaniaare conspiring
10 take The Banner Of the Baltimore Con-
ven,ion. Tsex Propose sending on del
egation Of 90 COO strong to secure it,
Well il is all fail, let them get ilif they
can; Delaware will Try her handsor il. but
il Pennsylvania sends twenty thousand
Delaware mag whistle for her chance
What a misfortune il is 10 be little and
old"-we are not ugly, however, aud
wont be sulky II weldont get lbe Banner.
Glory and success 10 lbe state that gets il,
and may victory eyer perch upon the
band Of true hearts who first unfold il TO
the breath Of heaven.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-12-14

GNuFF.-GarreEt's No Q SouG ii bol,les, or
- small BY } J MILLER.
Novil6.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-12-14
METHODIST VIRGINIA CONFERENCES.

oci " luc tohON Cts VI tut Sfcdk W eSity,
with their frank. unprstending demeanor
and formal dress. might be daily seen
in our streets. Il was an interesting time
among our Methodist follow ci,zsns.-
The churches Of The different persnasionA
listers were invited 10 6lcuPy the pulpits.
For this aud for The hospitabls treatment
they received, resolutions Of thanks ware
adopted by the Conference. Below We
gather something from The Christian Ad-
vocate with regard 10 the proceedings.
Bishop Morris~presided, assisted by
Bishop Waegh:? The Advocate thinks
the duties Of these ministers too heavy,
and hopes there will be an increase of Bi;
shops. fd
Great unity Of feeling and opinion per-
vaded the session.
Six young men were admitted on trial
10 the travelling connexion-eight Elders
aud six Deacons we're ordained. There
are I5S local ministers il the Conferences
-lOl Sunday schools-ll2 superinteud-
anisLS14 teachers-49l3 scholars Up
wards Of $4,000 have been recsiaed fol
missions. Tie humber in Church Eel
lowship-25, 009 whites and 1899 blacks
Increase 10 tie year 1919.
The next Conference viii be held 10
Eynchburg.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-12-14

Mr.. Calhoun and The National Conssmtion =
The Columbia IS. CO Chronicle says:
I'VE believe il is now conceded blythe
friends OF Mr.. Calhoun, intthis State, that
there is no longer any hope Of bis receiy.
ing The nomination Of the Baltimore De-
mocrptic Conventions. Indeed we have
it upon good authority that Mr.. j O. Cal:
hou1 himself has said that be could Eoi
suffer bis name to 60 before thai Con- ven.
lion, and t0oaH mol receive nomination
from il. j any of TIE STATES wers represent
ed in u upon tie principle adopted By fht
Syracuse ConUentioa IN Aiea0 York I" ,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-12-14

DRlSTR cHEEsE.-A very superior 10, Of
III cheese for sale how, by
Dec r Dssnaiagton.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-12-14

A NEGRO WOMAN, Who has been acens.
IN timed 10 attend 10 dairy, and is a good
plain cook InqaiTe st this OFFICE.
Dec 7-3t4
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-12-14

SXCK coarsa AID line sab. %
~. handsona sacks. Just received d.
! -. l-StS Ire skio. M sale xti1 low by
2 DUNNIN6T0N.
KsrnsjWiIls, Dssa. lsts.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-12-14
WA !.as lPI GeE'Ia Rts9
MERCHANT TAILOR

4 16GOfty-aIEnne
GLQFzIN q sloR E.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-12-14

MKTII.E IS received b. Us ia payment Of
" fftb.s or for goods, 81 he Baltimore
price. 61doclins he irans porlntion.
Dsdl. KEYEs 4 REARsLEY.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1843-06-15
TIE HERALD.
THURSDAY MORNING,
JINE a.
STATE CONVENTION

4 STATE C0stssh7a a. ths Whigs " : cr'HeHf wi
,, t.JS,s a. RsHas8 ~ W,Sa,s1aY ~ 2sih ~ JvH'
.sgf u, az taspsfs q aa-i~sas STAT gfrrrf, o7a
To- ~ t,a.sosboa # ohrr bunHst d'so',s srcfs.
fsry. ss,gaie'oyg re ssanai S'JiSnbt' 'lsci'on
os6 olse 10 eyooisf Do'sco' and fro NatSf"isi
a. lo,rs 10 oNsH5 ne National Coarcsi,oa fs = bel
Sra ~ Nsv. 1874 n, flr aos,,Botos Of candidate
rSf ~ eeor II P-ssidesi oAd vics prssGeNi ofh,
fa1itd Ssafcs
gzs HAiet at de., 'erersl Dasir'of CoHrsEi'oH'
- s state rsfp,',3 also 10 appoint aa, dttca'
and ssi,fflis rsci fer Mc ysrpos, oJore Ha'ed
- ,fp,, ally ,rperfaaf md therefore particularly de-
n,eS. flai net a nsris to'ra ~ Vermont should p,
us,cyvs.,aisd a. rad STATE Cosr,ahoE, by tro o.
raeyy daeg0ic'.
CsIvfs TowxsitY, Gronor 4 AtiRV,
EhssrTs FAsnANIs, iltENoN ttNUriD,
Josx CoNssr. ions 4 Pbarr.
T. L. WAtrcs, Jr AsTrwts t,s4hkN.
State Central Conn.iiee.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1843-06-15
oxr wrrKs RECORD OF MURDERS

A. sample Of what is constantly passing under
or eve. give the below catalogue OF murders
and suiri.ies, collected and condensed from our et'
change papers, from the Is, TO the 7ih Of June ins'
|, would seem tina, the land foil Of violence. and
tina, man had become mans most deadly enemy.
A. G. Hawsey, of Clinton. Ala, shot Rufus
Brooks.
Andrew Campbell Of Van Buren,, Arkansas was
murdered by whom unknown.
f. W. Tnmble OF Wheeling Va, was thrown
overheard from a steamboat by deck hand. Of
whose sauoiness Mr. T. had complained TO the cap
tain lie was drowned.
AT Havana, In the market place. mulaiio dis
puied with stall tender about 'ring sum OF mo-
ney. The mula,io seized large knife and stabbed
his opponent, causing his death.
Francis NJ. Staples a, Woodlawn, Ala, placed
the breech OF gun in the ground, the mnzzle against
his head and bowed his brains out, lie had gamb
led and lost 500. and gold watch worth $50.
Amelia Ent, of Rari,an, n. J., committed suicide
bv hanging.
At Batesville, Nd, negro murdered John
Smith. Supposed cause, the negro wished the sit
uaion Of Smith, mller, in the employ Of the ne
gro's owner.
Thomas n. McKants OF Columbia, s. c., muir
dered Mr.. Ladd lob March.
A negro and an Indian murdered 4 family con-
ssting of three persons in Van Buren,, Arkansas
| Their object was plumber; about $1,000 were OBJ
tanned. They were arrested in the Indian county.
and committed to jail the population became so
enraged against the negro that he was taken out of
the Jail by force, tied to tree and burned alive.
A Mr.. yiar of New Orleans attacked a Mr.. Ras-
seure. The latter drew pistol and shot the first
mentioned dead
In Rushville, Indiana, Philip Barger was murder
ed by his own daughter. Barger was an intemper-
man, and frequently abused his wife in the most
shocking manner. On the evening of his death, he
had commenced violence as usual, and the daughter
split his head open with an axe.
The body of "a French lady foated ashore near
Westport, Conn, supposed to have been murdered
and thrown overheard from a steamboat in Long
Island Sound.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1843-06-15

RAILROAD. Resolutions have been passed at
meeting OF the citizens of Weston. VT in favor Of
the route for railroad from Fltchburgh through
Braltle boro' up the valley Of West River, and to
cross the mountain TO Shrewsbury and Rutland. A
convention on the subject has been called to meet
IN Londonderry, VI. on the 9Th June. The neces-
sy OF means TO compete with other railroads. in the
transportation Of produce, &c. to market is too ap-
parent TO allow one of the first agricultural States in
the Union TO remain inactive a day. Give US fat
charters and prosperous business, and both roads
Qhrough keene and Bellows Falls, direct, and thro'
Brattleboro up West River, &c. indrecD may be
made, ere long, and be supported.
A correspondent of the Claremont Eagle propo-
ses call for meeting of persons in Sullivan Co.
and Windsor Co VI. TO consult upon their int rests
in reference to The railroad, which every body thinks
must soon be extended to Vermont, either from
Fitchburg or Concord.
The stock is now all taken, and the railroad from
Springfield to Hartford will be made at once; as
we'll as a branch from Springfield 10 Cabo,tsve,
8 l3 mies.-N II. Sentinel.