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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-02-22

Ne - he rensciing aud ihiakire portion or
The Opposition 10 ponder well npon the r.i.,;v.
merits Of the two candidates Who are nov placed
oetOrs hen for the highest once IN she III. Of
the American People. Presented 10 Won for
your snfrsfss are two men Who are perfec, an
iipodss in character. On The one hand i Mr.
lin Van Barren. Who for his sly. euunine sod
knavish iriekery, uears he soubriouet or Ii.
magician, among his own partirsns, as well
Is with his opponents. He is all things 10 ali
men, ifshereby he can convert any tchis political
faith. o. promote his own selfish desires--non.
eommliial upon this political measure in one
section Of the country, and lis warm advocate al
lhe cther--considered frst rate Tariff man al
the North, and in his letter to the Enquirer its
|opponent-in olher words, free trade uhraisl
The friend Of Public Improvements ID The
West, and in the East declares his opposition 10
the Governments interference, he has indeed
exhibited IS many hues in bis political faith, as
the chameleon has cDlors.
On the other hand is Henry Clay; whom you
ever know where 10 6nd nrm as The rock Of a.
ges-impreguable and immovable-his political
principles ever the same, no shifting or lacking
aboui--open. manly and deni6ed in bis bearing
clear and comprehensive in his positions
commanding and bold IN all bis premses-frsnk
and generous in his interchange Or sentiment.
ThatJhese are The characters Or the two men
whom you will have to choose between, you are
veliawa Are you prepared TO give your in-
auenee and support to that man Who has sacri-
iced his countys best interests 10 pa1der to HE
own aegrandizemeni, and to further the selfish
views Of demagoeical partizans' Or will you,
with thar honesty Of purpose, characteristic o.
pure fresnen. support thai man who IS the pro-
iector Of cur workirg-men; that man who has
shielded your cogplry from intestine commolion,
and poured the healing balsam into the pores Of
your bleeding country.
Throw aside the binding restraints of party
for moment, and let your consciences act nm
fttanmelled, honest and free, aud iell Us, mod
ern Democrats, whether you do not most admire
Henry Clay, whose prominent trait OF character
has been stability and hrmness, over Martin Van
Buren, who is proVerbial for 6okleness OF pur-
pose and fawning syccphancy.
The issue is with you-choose ye honestly and
fearlessly for yourselves.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-02-22

Mr.. Huntington made very able and con
elusive speech in the United States Senate, in
opposisIonio Mr.. MeDufEes slii-,,tiIr f.,olu-
lions. and sIueidsssd macy new and interesting
facts Wherein The want Of reciprocity Of free
trade Hhs extended 10 our country 81 Great
Britain. Re showed what the British meant by
free iFsd<s which. being eli on ths SIDE Of he
English, would enrich their wealthy capitalists,
and tend 70 imPoverish every man. woman and
child IN the United States, who gets living By
honest industry. Mr.. Fl. stated that Iefsa, Bri-
taip exacted from - seventy eight Aillions Of
Sdutlss on one hundred and tfsy-6Fs millions
Of Imports in the years 1883, SO. and 40. In
1871 The rate Of duty was over isfty per cent on
The average. Quitting cotton and tobacco, the
average rals Of duty was forty -foct and six
lerths per esnt. Leaving out eoIion and inelu-
ding tobacco. The duty was three hundred and
thirty per cent. This IL speciment pfihe free
Trade policy England exercises lowsaes Us, tax
our productions heavily and GENEROUSLY Jet in
the face OF these facts do We End party who
make loud professions Of love Tor he /. dear
people and the mechanic interest, willing,
aye advocating, the throwing orrn our ports 10
the foreign monopolisis, and adnaittins :heir ar
iicles lrss eT duly Another inslaree Of the
IibersIiiy Of Great Britain Is exhibited in The
fact that she collected duty Of ssseniy-three
millions on our cotton and tobacco productions alone,
whilst we colleeted,a revenue Of bu. fiify-two
millions from elthe imports madeIfroh Britain.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-02-22
nav COTTON AND THE TARIFFS.

ahe following matter of fact paragraph, ia
ken from the Columbia Observer, should be
read By every well meaning Democrat who is
opposing the present Wing Tariff. There are
many individuals in the land hostile tothe tarfS
either because .'ihsy know not what they do,'
or merely because il was passed BY . Wing Con.
cress. We should ask such 10 divesLlhemselves
Of prejudice andpOnder over the important facts
set forth below.
"When The present Tariff was passed By a
WING Congress, Cotton was selling. al cents -
Ioco{ocoism said the Tariff would reduce the
price of The article, because Qhey argued The
Europeans, the English who purchase our cot
ton, will never pay the same price in gold and
silver which they now pay in the form OF their
n MANUFACTURES. (The Free trade parry never
did relish aBritish gold Iii is too carrupii1g !;
hence their efforts TO keep il out Of The country
Not quite twofyears have passed. Cotton IS
selling al s cenis-an advance OF one hundred
per cent. The tide Of precious metals isinward,
and our Cotton manufactures are sending mil
lions Of yards Of their fabrics to foreign coun-
t.ies.n
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-02-22
lErrEnsor rIECroRAr. plsTRIcr.

JEFREnsox ELECroRAL DIsTRICT.
This disniet consists Of The counties Of Jefer-
son, Berkeley, Frederick, Clarke, Hampshire.
Morgan, ana Warren. HESRr BEDnoEa, Esq
las already $iaied,) Is he candidate Tor Eleelor
on ihs pais oflour opponsnis, and AADarw
HuxrKs. Esq faf The Wigs The cid balEles
Or 1910 will be fought over again.
The following gentlemen are named is Assist.
ant EleelorsIor his District
Philip Williams, Freaefick.
David =, Conrad, Berkeley.
P. McGprmiek, Clarke.
Heary Berry Jefferson.
George 3. Roberts; Morgan.
Angus VI Macdonald, Hampshire.
Ed. jacobs, Warren.
Richard : Byrd and David Funslen, Eggs
are Assistant Electors for the Locos-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-02-22
xvooI..-TuE TARfrF. n

NThe price Of Wool we see il stated has ad-
laneed so per cent. since the passage Of the Tai
riff, and in this instance itself is demonstrated
one Of The benefits arising 10 the ol-growing
farmer. The advance cannot be attributed 70
sc.rei,v. for there has been taken esstw ard from
p;t,,burr alone. i $50. 900 pounds more in Is43,
man 10 1912. The increase at Albany and
Troy, in New York, during the same time YES
abOu, 5000 600 pounds. Yet notwithstanding
mi. increase or quantity the price Of the article
has advanced as s.ated2vthus furnishing addi-
iional evidences or the benign influence which the
Tariff ezereises over the farmer interest Of our
country.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-02-22
/ ANsKxHrRrrTON.

some or our young friends have formed ihem-
selves into i Thespian Society, Coz the purpose
II mental ara oratoricai improvement, and also
Tor aff5rdine our citizens treat ia The way
IOf performances. They make their hsss aP-
Rpearanee % Thursday evening the 29d, a The
Academy, snd We bespeak for them full
house, by way Of encouragement. They have
been at considerable expense in making prePa-
|rations for the comfortable accommodation Of q
good auditory. and We trust nat their bright
hopes in This respect may be fully realized
Their entertainment cannot fail 10 please, as
excellent pieces have been selected for their
lnarfnrmanca
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-02-22
&The proceedings Of the several Pre-
cinct Meetings are crowded out this week
but shall appear in ourtnext.
THE BALL OPENED.

On Monday last the Wings and Demo.
Gratis Of the County met in The Court
House, and each party had short sessions
for the transaction Of business.
R H. BUTCHER. Esq, Of Jefferson,
was introducedto the meeting, and made
a speech on behalf Of the Democrats
We bad not the opportunity TO hear il,
but have learned that II was quite credita.
BILE TO the young Orator.
HENaY BEDINGER, Esq, Of Jefferson,
the Democratic Elector Of the District.
was then introduced and entertained the
audience for nearly an hour, with quite a
Iich treat Of vii and sarcasm. He show
ed himself an adept, not only in the use
of weapons, but 10 The choice Of Them
for, spurning grave argument, be conse-
Grated bis eloquence upon an attempt 10
ridicule the Wing party and Wing meas
ures, aud 10 prove that the Democracy Of
this day was the same as that of the elden
lime. and that the Wings were the yeri,a-
descendants. and Legitimate successors Of
old Federal:sis. After he closed, the De.
mocratic meeting adjourned, andihe Clay
Club was called 10 order-Col. Myers
Isl ". p. in the Chair.
ANDREW HUNTER, the WbiS Elecior,,
was then introduced and received With
enthusiasm BY bis Wing friends. He adj
dressed the meeting for more than an
hour. We feel, Us we have always felt.
constraint upon our spirit when We are
called upon TO notice, ediiorially, the eff
forts Of this gentleman 10 the Wing cause,
for he never fails 10 kindle 10 our bosom
an enthusiasm that knows no check until
our editorial duty. imposes the delicate
task Of telling the story Of the forensic iri-
umphs ofsa brother. But the satisfaction
Of The Wings. the CONSERVATION Of the de-
mocrals, and ruth--mighty truth must
excuse us for once, for SAYING that id his
speech on Monday. be poured food Of
light and truth and reason upon bis audi.
ence that made every Whig proud Of his
principles, bis cause, isparty and bis gal
liant leader Harry Of the Wesi. and we
will add our conviction that every inlelIi-
gent, rejecting Democrat who trusted
himself 10 listen calmly and Judge faifly.
felt 10 bis conscience: 4 conscience we'll
nigh smothered by the relentless discip-
line Of party. The inquiry arise whether
be was no. warning agains; bis coun.fy.
her interests and her true glory 10 his ef-
forts tc restore The men and measures that
three years ago received the condemna-
tion Of The American People.
{ Mt. Bedinger shprpened bis arrows for
reply, and dealt opt his wit and sarcasm
with much effect. He succeeded 10 get
ling them into . merry humor again, bnt
when they shall 6aye forgotten what they
were laughing Al, HE truths which they
had heard will rankle ID their bosoms and
make them Eish they were Wings.
Martiassurg Gassits, Fss. IS
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-02-22


The Wings Of jefferson, il viii b seen, hass
nonialied VIZ r Tr9Sra and B. T. TowrEn,
ksauiiss. aSihsir candidates for the next L.
si.lasare.
az. TuEneF We believe has afforded universal
saiisfactioaths las, winter. though iorshe great
er part he has been confined 10 bis room BY IN
disposition. !.
Mr. IoMner, i ! yhole-sou,sd wing, eevery
inch Wing. ! andd more active man and ster-
ling friend Of Wig principles eapno. be found
IN our ranks He lives in the ..unlerriied pre-
eine.," which Is ofi,seIf enough d say 81 wha.
kind Of material he is composed.
With such candidates the wings Of jefferson
cannot fail Of spceess-Jet II behoores concert
Of sciien, sad }unanimi,y in feeling, for our OPP
Ponsnts are wary foe. active and sigilant, and
viii spare neither trouble nor expense N the
coming contest.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-02-22
TnE TARfFF IN MARYLAND.

We are assured from all quarters that The bastls
which has just been foughlin our sistsr State,
Maryland. was fought under the broad pspnah,
Of American indus,ry. in opposition 10 lhe open
u asoved free trade theories Of some Of The Lcz
coiSco candidates. We are rejoieed that this
was made tie iesf question. and shat Old Mary
land has proclaimed in such loud and empha-
.ic terms for protection spd thus pIaced her brpa
seal Of condemnation on lhose Who would re-
peal The protective features Of The Tariff. and
leave ske ineus,ry Of our country al he mercy q
English monopoly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-02-22
TaE TARIFF AM, THE REyFN DE-.

The cry Of The Enquirer, alter the passage Of the
present Tariff. was, that il soqldnOt siord sufi-
eient revenue to meet the expensesof The Govern
ment on account Of The g grievOus high rates" up
Oh certain articles, WHICH would almost smpunt to
their prohibition. Let US refer for unemcn TO the
fas,sof the case, as illustrated by some 81 the Ta
riffs which preceded this one. and see whesher exa
ample and precedent will not silence their eAmor-
ngs upon This point The average amount 81 i'm
parts and revenue under the tariffs Of 1916, 1924,
4 QQa .,d tRaoi ~. q. foilow.-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-02-22
The RALANcE OF TRApR.

One Of the glorious consequences OF the pre-
sent Tariff is, ina, under its admirable aud wise
Determinations, Domestic Industry 10 ali ils va
riOus features is so protected as 20 enable our
own mechanics to manufacture the articles ne
heretofore we're compelled to purchase from TO-
reign climes. and thus our Imports have been
greatly reduced. The Richmond Compiler says
that within the last two years lthey have been
iessened thiriy-eight millions, sir hundred aud
eighiy-two collars. while he REVENGE yielded mn
der The new tariff. last year, over that Of 1870, is
about two millions, and is halfa million more.
Than 10 any year, excep, one, that has been re.
ceited Gilhin four years.
The exports or ls43, were $500 o63.26
The imports Of 1913, were 3s9. $50, 695
In favor Of the United States. 10000, $50
The Tariff has afforded protection to the va
rious branches OF domestic industry, and as is
here made manifest. brought the balaoce Of
,rade in DUR favor, ard besides, despite the pro.
phecies OF the seers Of Democracy. has incIras-
ed the revenue arising from the Customs. All
this too is being effected through The influence
Of the much abused and ana,hemised Tariff,
which IS proving itself the salvation Of our coun-
try--and which will, ere long, free US entirely
Of OUT Indebtedness TO, and dependence upon TO-
reign poteUlales and powers, and render Us iru.
ly free and independent, in The literal sgnidca-
lion. Of these terms.
Men Of every profession and calling are deep
ly interested in the continuance Of this whole
some and saluiary scheme, which is establishing
4 fair reciprocity in trade. Our domestic inter
esis are defended against the injurious Influences
Of foregn policy, and home market IS afforded
the farmer for his produce.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-02-22

Thus il will be seen that the most revenue was
produced under the high tariff 1fIs2s, which i was
predicted, as ills 10 reference o. the present
one, would soon leave the treasury penuyless,-
While the least revenue was collected under the
Lowest tariff.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-02-22

\ The Baltimore American announces The teaih
Of The Hon. Richard B. Masruder. Associate
Juds. Of the sh DisTici Of Nd. Who died Ior
sunday The llth instant, snddenly. He Is sbo-
ken Of IS faithful aud efseieni officer and pPs-
sessss he esteem 81 large circle Of asquaih'-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-02-22

e%A letter has been received BY The
Committee who were appointed to inform
Mr.. TowNER Of his nomination. 10 which
be states bis acceptance. The letter will
be given in our next.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-02-22

GIVE ls1rn iron the New Orleans Tropic
that Baer, The Bueksys Blacksmith is eourisk.
ing bin slsiSs Of truth in that cry, 10 ihstsrrDr
Of Eocofosoim.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-02-22

- p,rc.I-of 90 600 buskels Of Wheat urs
.oIa I.., ueet Il bufllo. On Canadian sceoubs.
Al so esnts
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-02-22

tbs SLAEDER OF Mr.. OcLE.-We
learn from the Bedford fPa.) Inquirer Of
the 9th inst that the case Of the Cos,mon.
i5saiM against George n. Bowman. for Il.
bel On the late Charles Ogle. tried the
preceding week Il Somerset before Judge
Black. resulted 10 verdict of cUILrY.--
The sane paper states that Governor Por-
ter has subsequently, granted pardon
10 Bowman.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-02-22

The receipts at The New York Custom
House. during The past week. amounted
70 ssh, 900; and i Is thought that the
total receipts this month will Be q least
81 500 900.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-02-22
JEFFERsok cENTRAL CLAY CLUE.

O6R 4 NaAe00A &A1-a = 49, C-4<A = CA4SA@s
The Club met in the Court Roomlon Monday
evening last, and transacted some private busi-
ness, after which
d. H. CoNRAD, Esq. was introduced TO the
Club -and was received with enthusiasm BY his
Wing friends. He addressed them in happy
and ielicitous manner, interrupted BY frequent
bursts Of applause. Mr.. C. alluded very happi-
ly 10 The '.imitaiions" and "apings" Of Martin
Van Bufen after his illuslfious predecessor his
illustrations produced marked effect on his
audience, aud awakened The slunbering spirits
Of his auditory,
Alter he bad concluded,
Col, HUErER Of Berkeley was loudly called
for, who came forward and favored the Club
with several Of the most spirited songs we have
yet heard, composed BY Mr.. Conan, which pro-
duced the GU; burstings Of the same patriotic
and penl up spirit Of 40. The Colonel did JUS
tice to the spirit-siirring strahs and won himself
a high reputation as vocalist
The speech and the songs kindlec IN The boz
SONS Of the wings the same glowing interest and
glorious feelings that pervadsd the Wing ranks,
s.some time ago." and the meeting broke up a
midst enthusiastic cheering.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1844-01-27
The True Spirit.

The Columbus, Georgia, Enquirer thus
speaks Of the approaching canvass.
There is nothing very alarming in the
name of the magician. Twice has Georgia
placed the seal of condemnation on his
small pretensions and again her sons are
ready, and willing, and waiting, 10 confirm
their oft-rendered verdict. Let the Wings
then be up, and doing. Form Clay Clubs
in every city, town, village, neighborhood
from the mountains to the sea shore and
let us come up this fall with a majority
for our leader, that will make old kentuc-
ky herself ashamed of her vote.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1844-01-27

delivered along the navigable waters renders it
much easier to improved land here than for mer-
ly, and has induced numbers of persons to buy
land in this Coanty, and there is still great in
ducements to purchasers. In addition to the
healthiness Of climate, the low price of land and
nearness to market are among the advantages
in Elk Neck, on the north side of Elk River,
land is cheap, and there are great facilities for
improving it, as lime and ashes can be delivered
any where along the shores of tie River, and
experiments have proved that this land is vely
easily rendered productive and when Elk Neck
is well improved it will be, beyond all doubt, a
beautiful country.
North East is a neat village standing at the
head of the tide water of the North East River,
which is the most northerlv point of the Chesa :
peake Bay. The Baltimore and Philadelphia
Rail Road passes Immediately by it, where they
have a stopping place to take in passengers and
freight.
In this village there are an Episcopalian an d a
Methodist church both built of brick, and for a
country village are both handsome and commo-
olous buildings, the former, the church of st.
Mary AIMS Parish, was built under the old
government many years before the American
Revolution. There is much unmproved land
lying around this village for miles, some OF
which can be purchased on very reasonable
terms, and is worth the attention of those who
wish to purchase land but have not the means
to buy large properties. Lime can be delivered
here very cheap, either from the Schuylkill or
the Tide Water Canal Buildings can also be
put up here on reasonable terms, being within a
few miles of Port Deposit, the great depot for the
lumber brought down the Susquehanna River
Persons DESTROYS of purchasing land would do
well to come into this neighborhood and view its
location and advantages, and they i'll be satisii-
ed that what has been said in this article is strict
~ the. RAMBLER.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1844-01-27
(,OUrtSliiI,.

An exchange paper in duIges in the fol-
lowIng-"Courlship is consequence OF
original sin. Adam and Eve did not do
any thing of the sort There was no
blowing out the light and kissing behind
the door with them.-no popping the ques-
ton, or sending wedding cake to the prin-
ter-the great mother Of the human race
wasn't as delicate as our modern ladies'
she loved Adam and said so, and there
was an end TO it. Now, if a young man
loves girl, he must be mighty cautious
how he tells her, or she's sure to faint :;
of course it would not be proper to fall
in his arms, such thing would be highly
indecorous."
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1844-01-27
Living on TurpcMtinc.

One of Sir william Stewards party,
writing in the Concorda In'elligencer,
describing the Cross Timbers, says tina, no
ealable production is found there but the
pine burr! Now the wild turkeys are the
only food to be relied on by the traveller,
and as the turkeys feed by compulsion
exclusively on these pine burrs, Sir Will
liam's party was in sad spirits. The tur-
keys were so impregna'ed with urpenune
that whenever they attempted to roast
them they took fire.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1844-01-27
THE WINGS OF OHIO.

TIE Wing Stale Convention of the State of
Ohio, held at Columbus on the | 9th instant, was
very nnmcrously and enthusiastically attended,
the main object of the Conventson being the
nomination Of Il fit person to be voted for at the
popular election which is TO take place in Octo-
Der next
The Convention was organised by calling Hon.
THOMAS CoRwlN, of Warren, the late excellent
Governor OF the State, to the chair. Several
Secretaries pro tenn, were also appointed. Mr..
CoRwiN delivered some encouraging and soul
stirring remarks on taking the char. lie was
followed by II. SrANBERy, ESQ. Of Lancaster,
who occupied the stand short time in the de-
livery Of an address most happy and exhilarating
in its effects Amid repeated shouts and calls,
Mr.. CoRwIN again took the stand, exhorting to
harmony and zeal as necessary to and sure pre-
cursors Of success. A plan and details Of pro-
ceedings for the completion Of the business be-
fore the Convention were then presented and
adopted without dissenting voice.
In the evening, DAVID SPANcLER, Of Coshoc-
ton, was nominated by acctamation as the Wing
candidate for Governor. Upon ann. uncing
which nomination the Ohio State Journal thus
expresses itself; "CrAY and SrANGLER will
sweep through the State with irres lstible force,
bearing all before them.n