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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-12-26
VIRGINIA FREE PRESS.
CHARLIE SP0NYE4.
THURSDAY nnoRuruG.
DecenlBer a6. 1874. a.
lIR. cLAY,s AppREss.


The reader will ind on cur first mage. the al
dress Of Mf-scLaE 10 The Kentucky Electors,
whom, Is Ne have before stated, waited on him
at his residence, Ashland, the day. after they
mad performed their ofic ial duties
The Address is just such an eHasion as We
/ would have expected from HESRr CLAr-ehsr-
ae'eiistle OF his whole Iife-eloquent and feel.
ing marked BY no murmprings or biekerings-
no inPeaehmsnts-no rePiniags ~ scqui-
essence in The reselt that y Boble. which shows
with whai stole philosophy he can bear up agains,
defeat.
The editor Of The Baltimore Clipper PAYS
just tribute 70 this great and good man. Il says
that The address breaihes The pnresl spiriEof pa
triosism--snd shows. that reyiled and defeated
as Mr. Clay has been, be stilI retains the same
ardent attachments and devotion 10 his country
which has marked his public career for nearly
forty years. His!public life has terminated, and
he rsIres 10 the tranquility and happiness OF The
domestic circle. not only with the conviction Of
having well and faithfully served his country in
the various PubIis,aalions TO which be has been
called; but with The full assurance tina, he car
ries with him to his retirement the afectionate
regard and gratitude OF . numerous, respectable
and intelligent portion Of his fellow, citizens.
/ Indeed, as. he is now removed from the arena OF
political conflict, we cannot doubt thai he will
receive the respect due TO his merits. even from
those who we're but lately his most determined
! opponents. De.eatcannot obscure his greatness
as patriot, orator and statesman, nor obli,e.
rate the remembfsnee Of The many distinguished
fseryices which he has rendered to his country
The felirementof such man is 10 be regretted
on public aecOunl-to himself il must be re.
! lief.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-12-26

THE RIGHT. sPIRiTt-The wings 81 PHI,
ladelphia held an animated meeting on WeahesY
-dsasy tAs lsih..st which the Hon. John sesseans
presided. The enthusiasm EAAicA - lo So ne =
vent and 20 heartfelt an expression during lbe
campaign, vas rot abaied 10 The least, and a.
'ae uen0ep o. The great stasesman's name ex-.
cNeu' . o Yore, spontaneous shoutsa and cheers.
Proper steps were taken for viv;ay .xnr..s;oa
% me Iesilngs ehisflaned BY the Wings for
henrs Gay and Ofdsssing means 10 join their
brother Wings Of the J,nited STATE, II II. .ood
work Of manifsssinglheir regard b. proper
| testimonial
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-12-26
THE STATE OF PARTIES.

The signs Of an approaching rupture 10 Inc
party which elected Mr.. Polk 10 The Presidency
are already apparent A molI singular sPecta-
Gle is presented. The discord'in the party is not
caused bg any apPrehended abandonment on The
par. Of Mr.. Polk 81 those principles and mea-
surss which be was known 10 favor previous 10
his election. The fidelity Of his adherence to
them, or the belief that BE- " Ill adhere 10 Ihem'
has produced the breach
The Msdsonian announces that the war has
commenced. Yes, before The new incumbent
has taken his seat the very apprehension chat DC
will be true to his avowed opinions and purposes
has arraysd one. portion Of his party against
him. 9The journals lin the Van Buren, interes
are denouncing annexation,the especial and par
tticular measure upon which MI, Folks nomina,
lion was made. "The object appears 70 Us Z
be-. SAYS the Madisonian, ITO deal out blow:
upon Mr.. Polk thus indirectly IN advance, that
those who. by his nomination, were beref
of power, may regain it again and dictate L
him, and thus have The absolute control Of The
government" 81 A
The object may he this or that--we care 90
what's The thing TO be regarded is the strange
want Of consistency in men who elect Presi
den, with the understanding that they are 10 op
nose his measures The people may deriV,
from this curious Development some new idsa
Of The nature and force Of party discipline AMI
the influence of names, and some striking illus
ltrations Of the maxim, so often seen on banner
and ;ransparencies-Pr Principles not MEMS
The peculiar diplomacy Of Mr.. shannon<ba
called forth severe structures from this section
the party. Some Of the Van Buren, journals ex
press the hope that he may be speedily brOugh
home they wish 10 look al him they are anx
ious TO know what sort Of ears grow on the hea
Of such man.
Perhaps this is cruel language to be applied I
so orthodox democrat as Mr.. Shannon. Shall
we have better dimplomatists under Mr.. Polk
4 Not III Mr.. Calhoun is to be the model.
baltimore .qmerieGn,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-12-26

H LATE FROM MEXlco.-Adyices have
seen received Al New Orleans from Vera Cruz
% the pad instant.
Ths Hon. cALEB CesHiSG. American Commits
Siaaer TO China, was reported 70 have Arrived a,
ne city az Mexico, over and from the Pacific,
~ his feiufh to the United States aud he as
expected TO be at Vera Cruz in few days, 10
embark 90 board Of the barque Engenia, lying at
thal port, and boupa for New York.
The New orleaas Bee says
The news received 81 fhis arrival ap-
pears TO Indicate the success Of Santa An-
pa. and bis triumph over The opposition.
A formal accusation bad been made in
The Chamber Of Deputies against the
Minister Of Wsrsar having without the
snihori,y Of Congress. given 20 Santa
Anna The command Of the troops sent a.
gS1nst the insurgents Of Jalisco-the mo-
lion was carried by voleSof 30 TO l6;
but from tho Tone Of discussion we sppre-
bend that il Is little more than solemn
lfatee--a mere empty thea. which. the
Dictator will despise.
Az Guadaloure sn'amicable conference
LOOK place between Santa Anna. and ssesF.
eral Senators and Deputies. which bad
been freely spoken Of and commented
upeu in The House OF Representatives.
Several letters we have seen, state posi-
lively that Santa Anna would succeed in
crushing the rebellion. Al JaNsco: aud
thai he bad acted in The matter With !
promiipde and decision which 6re the
certain guarantees Of issumnhl
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-12-26

ITThe Reading (PA.) Gazette Of the lslh
instant, states that the extsnsiye Iron Works,
known as ihe Reading Furnace, and owned BY
me Asslgnees of the U. s. Bank, were last week
sold, with all the landed property attached, to
Coy. Porter & Co., Of Harrisburg, for $4,000.
This is one Of the mos, valuable pieces q pro-
Perty in the State. and i considered specua.
ton for The purchasers.
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A BEAJJTIFrrI TRFasrpv ri,

= TT = = n z lHEhoUh Inc &
Of Mississippi appears 10 be in a SepiorI
condition in her financial affairs. From 81
ment II the Southern Reformer BY Gen. CD
The Treasurer, il appears Ina: The Treasury
not only empty, but was indebted 10 the Tr
surer' 70 The amount Of stpents-toar dollars d
and a-haJ cents, OnSthe sOih' day Of Septeml
E. - .zE. tsF
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-12-26

NATURALIZATION The Ohio >Legisla-
ture has adopted resolution declaring il fRex-
pedient, al this Time, 10 make any change 10 lhes
Naturalization Laws Of The United States, where
by The period of probation m~'id be extended,
Scarcely any opposition 10 the resoiun1d'Tas
made, in~lhe Senate The vote standing "a Id IA
vor Of it, and one againstt.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-12-26

I ALABAMA SENATOR THE Hon. Dixon
H. Lewis has been elected By the Legislature
>of Alabams, TO 6Il the pnexpirsd term in the
Senate Of the United States, resigned by Col.
King,Non bis acceptance Of tho mission 10
7 Fran.s be vols was s5 to 42. -
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-12-26

etThe Richmond papers state ihaiIa VII
woman named Scott, about 60 years Of age, VI
run over II that city on Saturday week, By
train Of freight cars, and injured SO seysrsI
tfat she died that night; The unfortunate vi
man was STOPPING at the time 10 pick up h.
bonnet, which had blown of and Lodged uOo
the track.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-12-26

L STATE OF FLoRlDA.-Tbe citizens Of
Florida are holding meetings and instructinr.
their. representative, Ms. Levy, to claim and de-
mand its admission into the Union at the next
session Of Congress, in accordance with the
rights secured TO the inhabitants of Florida By
the treaty OF eession.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-12-26

GRAHAMS MAGAZTNE.-The attention Of
the ladies is directed u this popular publication.
tits work which isdesgned more especially for
the female class Of rea tiers, but which sufficient
y recommends itself 10 all who have taste for
literature and the fine arts. We have the num-
Der for January before us, and il is really SUI
Perb periodicsl, having n6 less than four splen-
did engravings, besides contributions from the
pens Of Cooper, Pauliing, LongfelIow, Mrs !.
Stephens, Mrs. Eile', and other distinguished
writer's of both sexes.
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Sealed and delivered in the presence Of
THOMAS II. City.


ASSAULT On Ma. ADAMs.-A persona
assault was made on Wednesday morning ibe
18Th, in the lobby Of the House Of Representa-.
lives on Mr.. ADAMS, the venerable Ell. presiaen,
Of the United States,sby person who Is said
and may we'll be believed, 10 Be under men,.i
arrangement, The following statement Of hi.
atrccious outrage has .beenfurnished ,osus II *,
Police Magistrate ty whom the offender wss er
amined ant committed to answer for tbe assam,
l.FatiOnal Inttlagemeer.
a great zeal OF excitement prevailed
"a QUE community yesterday. 10 conse.
quence OF an attack being made u ~
oapi'ol opon The person Of the Hon. JoHs
QUINCY ADAMS. by an indiyidual.named
Thomas oANGsTER, who. either in a Il,
Of insanity. or under the inauenca of
toxicatioE, attempted to commit a. 81, !,
outrageous violence on HE Ex.pras;ds. =
The House was in session. when c.
ster sent messsgelto Mr.. adams IL -
Of the pages. that gentleman wished i
see Mr. Adams ID The lobby. M a
then lelt his seat, and when be mel Sanr
sier, ihe latter. accosting MI. Adams ! 5.
Claimed, You are wrong, 1 and nI'II L;c,.
you. and made an ATTEMPT "a se;zs AZ - !.
upon which Mr.. Adams took hold ~ Gu s'.a' /
sier by the wrists and endeagored IL bssa
hls hands, but bad not strength d A. ~ q
Sangsier then attempted 10 s.f;ke NJ ~ -
ans 10 the face. but was pre- fenIed 800. I. :
ing out bis assault 10 the I xleot s,k,-t' z !.
intended 81 The ,,te-<-.:. - ','r1 &c
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-12-26

Harder from d ,....
90 ( Ys PionesI 81 rs.
AR Peter B. RIiler. Il
per pi '|is neiebb6rs +.
ping Kdod.-,I 1.|S F.
ed wood: chob6;1.
1,y ite bands b.|51
enrtz,I,in>1 ;hd1'..
tQ91 and B65As<
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EMANCIPATION Mr. Clay emancipated
his personal servant, Charles, widely known as
worthy Of such master and worthy, too. OF
freedom, on the 9th inst About Ave Years ago.
Charles travelled lhn3agh Canada with his mas
Ter, but declined all solicitations 10 leave him.
The following is transcript Of the deed OF
emancipation
Know all men by these presents. ,hatI. Hen
ry Clay OF Ashland, for and in consideration
Of the fidelity, attschment, and services Of
Charles Dupey, Che son Of Aaron. commonly
Charles, and Charlotte and of nv esteem and
regard for him. do hereby libersts and emanc;.
pate the said Charles Dupey, from hi, day from
all obligation Of service 10 me, or nv renrtsen.
aliyes, investing him, as far as any ACT Of rnire
can invest him, with the rights and,pfiyleges Of
freeman. In testimony whereof. / have here.
unto set my hand and affixed nv sesl. III OH
day o. December, ID the year Of our Lord 1874.
HENRY CLAY. [sEAL.l
Sealed and delivered in the presence of
a 4
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-12-26

FIGHT in coURT.-We learn from the
Hagerslown News, that MIR. Mason and Mr.
Spencer, two members Of the Bar, had a per-
sonal rencOuuier in the court room at lhalplace
on Thursday. They we're engaged upon oppos lie
sides as counsel in case then before the court,
when Eaxiog too warm in behalf Of their re-
specific clients, they lost sight of discretion and
proceeded 10 bows.-The court fined each par
y s25. and required them 10 enter into bond 10
keel. the peace.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-12-26

O-Ihe Hon. Heman Allen, formerly mem
Der Of Congress from Vermont, and Minis.e: to
Chill, died II his residence 10 Burlington. Ia,
week. aged So years.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-12-26

HORRIBLE AFFAIR." Rockingham Re-
gister Of Saturday last, contains the particulars
Of horrible affair, communicated 10 lheredi-
Tor BY gentleman of Yeraciiy, which transpir-
ed in Randolph county, IN The Western part OF
this STATE, in June, or The past summer
The Register says -
!" Some three years ago, on Cheat River, in
Randolph county, Va, man BY the name Of
Carr, married man, formed M attachment for
i genlleman's wife BY The name Of Wooiford.--
The Two sgreed 10 run away together. and with
out delay executed heir design. Afier 40 ab-
sence OF about eishleep meoihs they returned
10 The same ncighb1rhoo1 IN which they former
ig lirsl. uheIs ihey resided ioes'hef about,
eighteen nonlhs during which lime iheI bed one
child. IbtY received many ihrsai, from n.
nei<h5tr.. and from u1.I followed. i j. more
lhsn prob.t'. NE threat. N.t. carried INTO e.
et1lio1 one Uo<0'I<'' |.. ned. known '|..
ne hoss. lte1r'sI b ri. guilty f&'t and heir
child md t<&1 consumed 81 Ere. 01 .IIM'1..
lion .' Is. premises. |1& to1.. 81 |I. child
r<r. I1.'. +. ~ corner 9th. house. he bone.
81 .I@ ..'1|| Kt|. resting I111 |0s chat '.I.
which ..& |1| 1'|.|.'I1I tI0|10|I b. no E..
se' If. r|o,'1| 81 ~. -. F<.s found ii l1s
.|,||..| HI. I1.8. I|. |t4rI t&'t< @I1'.. lid
Fl. head .|<.@. re- |.|. 0<11 severe. nom lis
.s - e. e. 8. Is 81 s'ss ' ~. 3 3. .. Sc
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-12-26

GThe appointment, Of Gen. Marriott, as
Collector Of the port Of Baltimore, has been
unanimously confirmed Nv the Senate
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-12-26

BRIDGEFro ~ RR-BUILT.-Tbe pres;den,
Of the Cumberland (Pa.) Valley Rail Road
Company has invited pro posals for-the re.con-
struction 81 their bridge across the Susqus-
hanna River, at Harrisburg, recently destroyed
hY Ere. Al
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-12-26

PEIILANTHRoPIC. IS .atsd ihsi Mr..
Clay, with his ready and noble philanthropy,
no sooner heard OF the case Of Miss Webster,
the young lady confined 10 the lexington jaii
on charge Of abducting slaves, Than Ne repair.
ed to her prison, and volunteered his services
lin her defence.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-12-26

INDIANA UnlerILocpfoco rule, IndianA> has,
il we may trust her Chief Magistrates j05g-
ment. been ruined. Ia his last Message, Gov.
Whtcomb says: ~ is beyond our power--ai
least for the present-;lo meet our liabilites.n
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NATURALIZATION LAWS The follow.

NATURALIZATION LAWS The follow-
ing is.the resolutiono on this subject which was
passed in the U S, Senate on Monday week.
Resslred That the Committee on the Jldi
ciary be>iQstructed q inquire into the expedien-
cy Of modifylng Observation-Disclosures laws Of The
United Stats SOFAS 10 extend thet Term allowed to
enable foreigners 70 becomecitizens 10 require
greater guards against fraud in The Steps TO be
taken in procuring natufal zalion papers, and to
prevent as far as practicable fraud and violence
-at elections, and toprohihil NE introduction Of
foreign convicis into.Lhe United SsaIes.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-12-26

DISTRICTING.--Ths refractory Legislature
Of Missourihassgreed al last to district that State,
agreeably 10 the requirements Of law Of The
Congress Of 1912 The lower House has ap-
pointed conmittee3o is eor that purpose.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-12-26

| A GREAT RkcE.-Thal..n;.',n. sweep.
slakes. four pi|s hssis. "a, ROB d. 81 Is. s.
DAY II ihe meeting. sn5 roa b. Er I>..s.....
Oh. r Moth. 81 imp. ci..to&-- I,|'|r. 6'|I
Shannon 1fs RaI1n. 4|at2- 3.t--.t.'1 I|.
ODDS 4sr, lab 10 a.. % H.|',. al, b. 4.I '1..
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/ SHoRT-sTGHTEDNEss -T6e M. ~.
personalities, Of>Nsw Hampshire. ha. ~.
the fourth iustalment or thee Surplus REV.
BY vote Of l47 10 93sN -
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-12-26

sL5- Inc Senate confirmed, unanimously, on
me leih, the nomination Of Mr. Van Ness al
Collector of the port of New York.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-12-26

ILLINOIS james semple Il. FL has been e
ected Senator Of the Bnited States b. the Legisla-
ture Of Illinois, in plaee,of Samuel MRoberts, de-
ceased
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-12-26

M0RSE'S TELEGRAPH.-Wo rkmen are
engaged 10 laying wines for Morse's Telegraph
in New York City, between the two Post Offices
Experiments will be made in a few days, in
communicating intelligence from one office 10
The other
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-12-26

I5@The Bait. Americanssxays that counter
felt 25 cent pieces are in circulation in that city
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-12-26

GOV. wRIGfiT-sflas Wright, Governor
elect Of New York, assumes The reins Of olhce
on the ifst Of January, and Immediately on the
opening OF the Legislature he will send his Mes
ssge 10 both houses Of The Assembly in Albany
Some anxiety is said 10 bemanifested ia rela-
ton 10 this document which will be a sort Of
manifesto Of that section Of tho democracy OF
which Mr.. Wright is an acknowledged leader.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-12-26

Natural Curiosity An ear Of Corp. or
rather lamily Of ears. vas len >. our Office
Yesterday. Il i composed of one large
ear with six smaller ones surrounding il.
al well filed. TWAS raised BY Mr. Hen.
~ Lease. On ihe'iarm Of Joan Hoye. Esq.
near Shor, Gap Mills. Hampshire county.
Var Cum cirilian.
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2 Hoase II Repressnialires.

Mr.. DromgooIs called up a resolution
submitted BY him yesterday evening" for
for clOsing.ihe debate on tbe Sub-Treasu-
~, in two hours after the House took up
the subjecti in committee.
Alter various motions the resolution
was adopted. :
A discussion them took place. mostly
carried on BY The Loco.ocos. who deliver
ed themselves Or party speeches.
The billPassed the House by d vote Of
log 70 90 Y
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-12-26

NORTH CAROLINA AND TEXAS. In
the House of Representatives Of the State Of
North Caroline, whose Legislature S now ID ses-
siop, the following Resolution was moved.
'tRssolrsd, sTha, in our opinion the Tetritofy
OF Texas oughtto be annexed 10 the>Uoi STATES
as speedily Is possible, provided he same can
be effected Wllhoulsany compromise Of The rights.
interests, and honor Of The Uaion..
Even thus guarded BY prspiso against The
eomuiiimenLof The National honor. &C.. this reso-
luton, sftera protracled debate, vas rejected By
n vote Of cato ll9.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-12-26

LocoFoCo ABoLITIoNIsM.-The Locos
having Iiumphed BY the efforts Of the Abo-
liiionisis, il is but grateful for the former 10
shew favor TO the latter. The Washington cor
respondent Of the Charleston Mercury, writes
'Leavitt, the editor Of She Emancipaior Of
Boston, was expelled from the floor by the
Speaker at the last Session of Congress, on sc-
count Of his habiiual, gross and insulting abuse
of the members Of Congress from the South 10
his reports for his paper. He is now installed in
one of the best reporters desks 10 the House."
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-12-26

Boy SaoT.--la fisiqken for a Der.-Tbe
Frontier Journal ssAies that Mr j. d. Bal
MAJ, Of Fowler wh1es ont deer. stalking
ia the woods, killed boy esamed George
Newton. whose grey dress he n;slook ior
deer. The lad was about thirteen ears
Of age, aud died half an hour alter be re-
ceised lbe wounds.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-12-26

NO DlvORCING.-Th lower Honse Of the
Legislature Of Missouri, has passed resolutions
by avoie of 6sto 25, hath Legislature has
not the constitutional power to grant divorces.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-12-26

Dsafk Of Dr.. .lbercfosltis. The E6in.
burg papers announce The sudden death
q, DR. Absreronbie. Of thai city. He bad
been slightly indIsposed for some time.
but was able 10 attend 10 bis professional
duties 20 the last
tie vas found BY bis servant lying dead
ia his own room. I: Is Supposed that he
Is carried OF 10 tis Of apoplsxy. Dr.
|Abescroubie was a n al Of great eminence
Ia his Tto'essioa, and Vas held 10 ihe high.
esl respect by his Medical brethren. He
was nsn Of refined lilersry taste. and
had plilosophic cast Of mind. He is the
author Of various popular works on moral
nd inlellscsnal sdbIrcis. He was ifm
believer 10 ihe ffasbs Of chFisiianiiy. bis
Ieliei0ns Fitgs beip4 u lbe evangelical
class; and he carrisd|ool bis princip.es 10
his daily practice. He was upwards Of
siz,r years VI age.--.Nhf' Int
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THE rRoPosnD coxyrNrIoN.


We notice the proceedings AZ 4 meetips heId
in Winchester few weeks ago 10 consider HE
prcPtie,y q peii,ionihg lhe Leeislalure lor he
call of Convention nj HE purpose of remodel
ing the Constitution 81 the State.
The corresponeenrof ihe Lyuchhurr yl,,in.
ian says hat this measure viii Be broueh, before
lhs legislature, and fhat he principal matter
Of contest will oe as % The prinsipl. Of lis Or
eanization-whelher as il 1899. memh.rs &c
hat body shah oe elected by Senatorial dis.
iricss q upon some afoi,taiily defined principle,
or exclusively 10 reference 10 numbeFs-brinsjns
up IN advance the meo'ed and exciting questions
q the N ixed and white basis Qfhe bill sgteed
upon ~ the select COMMITTEES yaulhorzes he
sense q me people n bs,aken, in The irst place
as 70 NE proprieiY ot the measure-and in he
event OF malotsiJ appearing TO be 10 favor Of
y The Convention : 20 BE- forthwith organized,
without any iuriher Legislative action, iheb;ll
gong on 10 proviaes tos ths election OF members.
and for the session OF The Convention, within he
nett year,
The correspondent Of he Vireiniaa M, r..
ieli = lsiatnte, - a the opin-
ion thate e,li mereiyftor ascerlainidg The wishes
Of the people could bs passed without aits;.nl,,
but that proposition being thus comnIca,ed
with the more important question Of adjusting
The basis Of representation in he Convention il.
self, (Which would BE- manifestly decisive as to
The action Of THAI body 10 the se,tlemeb, Of the
basis Of representation ID The Leeislv-=zx sffs-,
Z q
waTis') us ia'e = necessarily more doubtful,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-12-26
House Of Representatives..

The Sub-Treasury Bill was taken up. as
reported 5y Mr. Dromgoole at the late
session Of Congress. The bill was read
through by sections aud afterwards by
clauses open for amendment. Several
verbal amendments were made while the
bill was under consideration.