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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-28

The following are the appointments made b
the Methodist Episcopal Conference which ha
just closed its session IN Washington City, 70
the Winchester District.
Presiding EIdsr-JoHN SAITH.
Winchesier-Wm Edwards,
Winchester circuit-J W ctoniD, S Dulin,
Front Roysl-R Csdden, E Busey
Jefferson-J Gere, G D Cummings,
Hsrpers Ferry Sanks.
Shep5erdstown-J Ploiner,
Berkelsy-JA HeDing, d Ball.
Hilisbsrough-IbM Lipscomb, Mex Riley,
Bath Stephen Smith.
South Bga4eh--J W Osborne,
moofe6sld-A G Chenowith, III
Franklin Circuit-N L Fish, &c Waters,
Wsrdensviile-L N Monroe,
Woodstock-D Trout
Spring6eld--C Parkinson, H Hoffman,
Rev Thos. Sewall is stationed 10 Baltimore.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-28
ALExANDRIA TRApE.

We cail the attention Of Merchants, Farmers
and others, 10 the advertisements 10 another par,
of our paper Of Mesus HcVeigh 4 Brothers, and
of Mr. WIN. Bayne, Of Alexandria, who offer a
long catalogue Of articles that are among the in.
dispensables Of life, and which they offer on
terms as advantageous as can be had in the large
cites. Indeed all Who are near the Chesapeake
and Ohio Canal, would do we'll to look al the in
iucemenls offered, and the various advantages
had for carrying on a traffic with Alexandra, as
the Canal is nov open for the transportation Of
produce and merchandise.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-28
BIRrM.pAY. cELEnRAr1oN.

For the FIRST time for many years, do we OBJ
serve The Birthday Of Gen Jackson celebrated
Political demasogues are s,rsining every nerve
10 arouse The wonted enthusiasm which used Ia
be expressed al the mere mention Of s'oid iHck.
ory.s Butthe magic Of his name has persisted
and all efforts 10 restscl,ale the old "Hickory
Polesn and ''Hunlets Of Kentucky, party, will
be worse than labor in vain. Log Cabins and
Coon Skins have taken their place, and because
ihe Locos fail ia fheirefforts 10 induce men to
rally under the old Jackson Flag, they der:ds
the cabin and the7eoon skim Go on, Een,emt d,
wehaye no objection whatever to the course
You nov pnrsnei You will see The came
GROWING success greet the log Cabin BOYS OF
~, thai met the Hickory Pole party az 1889. a
You may eHdeavor 70 rally the people under The
old waI-ery Of "the Hero Of New orlesns,n aad
thus experiment in the old style OF tricks, for
for which the Van B lren managers are ptoye.-
bal. bat you will 6nd il is no 20.
The Loco Focos finding that il IS utterly I'm.
possible tozkindle an enthusiasm OF rouse any
feeling 10 Mr.. Van Buren,s behalf, Ere mai ks The
Ale2ny journals are nov attempting to revive
The hOrrahs for Jackson for Mr. Van Busens
benefit. This expedieaf viii hardly answer =
People who trade on borrowed capi,sl sssM 10
break.n So said Gen Jackson, and, IA refer.
ence 70 Mr. Van Buren,, so say Inc people The
Jackdaw pf Lndenwold car no longer Ee per-
nisled g STRAIT about 10 The planes Of The Pea
cock 81 de Hermitage. Mir Van Buren,, in The
approaching canvass, mast stand Or falI By his
ovn@meti's. 4 ssssy guessing vha, win b.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-28
WITHDRAWAL or MIR. vAx BuREs.

We assure our Democratic friends tina, il az
fords uslunfeigned pleasure 10 inform them on
he authority Of Mr.. Richie, (whc says he speaks
BY The care,) that the heads OF tho "Democralic'
party shave no design Al all-.bat Jhey have no,
the most distant idea OF laying, aside Mr.. Van
Barren, Or OF adopting any other candidate tha,
The whole thing is either an idle quiz, or ridic-
uleus suPpOsition-snd thstany one, who shapes
his course by such calculation. is only follow
ing the Pickering lights Of will-o.wisp. We
know positively what we assertn
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-28
:Vorffan
.grriv0l of the Caledonia.

.9rl'ipML of the Caledonia.
TWENTY-THREE DAYS LATER FROM
ENGLAND.
Important .News- Great Fire in Manc6es.
tr-Verdfct of Guilty against the Re.
Pealers-. British Troops. coming into
Oregon.
The steamship Caledonia, Can't. Lott
arrived at Cunard wharf East Boston, Oh
Friday morning, March %, at 10y O..
clock.
She has a foil compliment Of passen
gers, and brings news from LIVERPOOL "a
March 9th, and from London to the 4th.
She has bad very lengthy passage.
.4ccouchment Of her gMajesty.--We have
the best authority, says the London Bri.
!annia, for announcing that this highly in
teresting event is expected 10 take place
at the latter end Of June or the early part
OF July next, and that all the necessary
Preparations and arrangements have been
made accordingly. The royal yacht will
be 10 readiness for The marine excursion
Of her Majesty and the Prince Consort BY
the first or second week in August.
Erfensire Fire In Monckesfer.-Tbe
most destructive confagration With which
Manchester has been visited for some
years, broke oui. shortly sfter six o'clock,
10 George street in that town, on ihe
morning Of Saturday last. Al the lowest
computation. including both the buildings
and the stocks which have been consum-
ed, there cannot be less amount of pro.
perry destroyed than 10 the extent Of
el00. 900 but we fear this SUN will. be
very much under the amount.
IRELAND.
OConneHs Triot- Verdict Guilv.-
After O'Connell's great speech and the
charge Of the Judge. The jury retired on
on The LIB Of February. and came 10 il.
forwards, snd Mr.. Bourne The Clerk Of
the Crown, read the verdict Of GUILTY
generally against all The iraversers, exa
cePting the Rev. Mr.. Tiesney, who was
found Guilty upon two counts only.
The Chief Justice thanked The Jury for
the patient attention they bad bestowed
for nesrly month upon this unprecsdeRt.
ed case.
Mr.. Moore. on Tbs part Of The iraver-
sefs. demanded copy Of the verdict.
The Chief Justice directed that Il
should be furnished, and Tie Clerk Of the
Grown immediately adjourned the Court
to The first day ofths next term, when il
will be in the power 81 the Crown 10 call
for Judgment upon The iravsrsers.
Mr.. Q'Connsll hss. on behalf Of him.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-28

e7-Dsring the months OF April and May there
will De no less than Or s conventions held in
Baltimore. First. the1convention in favor Of the
reelection Of Mr.. Tyler 10 the pres;dency--se-
cond, the wing g1bernatorial convention, and,
perhaps, democratic ditto ben the wing nOmi-
mating presidential convention and the young
whigs'ratifyfng ditto-and lastly the democratic
nationakconY ention.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-28

&1NEw HIMPsAIRE, which BY common con-
sent, has been conceded to Mr.. Van Buren,, and
is the only state Of which there is any thing like
"a certainty Of his obtaining, has elected the To-
cofoco ticket By about last years majority.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-28

rThe sale Of the psws 2f the new MethO-
dist Church, in Baltimore, which is spoken Of
in our FIRST page went OF with spirit. OF the log
pews on The main floor, II we're sold, some at a
premium Of $3.50 each, over the original yalua-
lion which ranges from one hundred up TO six
hundred dollars, according to eligibility and To-
cation. The aggregate estimated value BY the
trustees ofpews sold was S32, l25
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-28

sOAt sitting or the Baltimore Conference
the following Divines were elected 10 the Gener-
al Conference Of the Methodist Episcopal Church,
-Rets. Henry Slicer, John Bear, A. Griffith, N.
J. B. Morgan. c. B. Tippen, J. A.. Collins.
Thomas B ! Sargent, John Davis, John A: Gere,
Robert Emory.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-28

lPThe Hon. T L. cling4an win receive
our thanks for copy Of bis able, interesting,
and eloquent speech made in the House Of Rep
reseniadves, on the 9Th iostaut,-and as Dun
cans "anii.cocn" speech is being circuisied BY
hundreds, We think Mr.. c. would bs doing the
Wing cause great service, BY sending on a
number Of copies Of his remarks.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-28

6The Petersburg Republican, Loco print,
says that il fully recognizes Mr.. Tyler as being
fairly entitled TO seek the sufffaees and support
Of the Democratic party, the denuncialions Of
the Globe and Mr.. Benton, to The contrary not
xilhstanding.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-28

DPA bill has passed the New York Legs
lature providing for the employment Of the con.
sicts Of that State, in mining operations. Thi,
measure has given great satisfaction TO the me.
cbanics.of Albany.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-28

-e5-Ths Oficial5returns of the recen, special
election held in the Pittsburg (Pa) district for a
Member Of Congress, shows the success Of
the whig candidate, Mr.. Danagh, by MAORI
~ Of IA oyer his Loco Fbco opponent.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-28

e5LThe bill for the sale OF the main line Of
the PsnnsyltapiA public works has passed The
Senate. The price Fixed is twenty millions Of
dollars, the sale to be made by auction.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-28

Texas presents, from the best and most
authentic geographical Information. 50.
bef6cial area Of $4,000 square miles
Thai is. il is Eve times aslafge Is HE COM
6onveallh Of Virginia. more than taite
e large 81 ihs kingdom Of France, and
lkn times ss large as England abd WsIes.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-28

e1-Tbe proceedings Of the " celebration Of
Gen. Jackson's Birthday, at Hsrpers-Ferry,'
and the proceedings Of he Clay "a Giee Club,
Of HarPersFerry, are crowded out.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-28

-k9The United States Gazette expresses a
belief shata majority of the members Of the
United States Senate are ready to confirm trea-
y annsxing Texas 20 this country.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-28

Blythe Supreme Court of the United State.
adjourned on Saturday to ths I'd Monday in Jan.
uary next
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-28

eEThe Small POx is raging in Frankfort. Ker'
lucky.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-28

.eA'.k t'tet - spilOsOcS, 413 %
Less than 500 GOO 900 per annum."
Ada up The statements for The several years
and you 6ud that instead Of sIlO 3ss, 473 So,
you have The enormous sun OF Sll0 ss7. 473 So
making nice Iiule difference Of osly Five
Handrid and .Niasiy Eight Thousand Dpllars
Look Hext to as glaring an assertion as we re-
member. ever 70 have seen put forth, wig: "L.ess
than s23. 600 600, per annum - where If we
were even 10 take The amounts as falsely sdded
up, tslles3s9, t73 53J-w We would have an tx.
psndilure o. s27,59. 1865 3s--beins even by
Ishisi0 Handled & Forty rsinf Thousand Fire Hun.
dted dollars less per year III 40 whstlheir own mis-.
added statements make. AID il up correctly, and
We fad ihe expenditures .sof Mr.. Van Buren's
Administration to be Sll0.9s7, 473 53-which
being divided. makes an average Expenditure Of
s2T,7 46 s6s 30 And yel The Loco Foco prints
throughout The eouAry have he efroaiery 10
copy, and endorse statement, which bears
marks Of its faIsity on its own face, SO plain
that the schooI-bOy might readily detect H.
This has gone forth, and the "gullLles," viii
iakeitsll as good democratic trulh, and Il will
never be conuadicted BY either lis author or eu.
dOuers.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-28

e5LFrom HAVANA papers Of the 18Th instant
received al New Orleans, il appears that the &c.
LIBERATED Norwegian, Ole Bull, had given three
concerts.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-28


self ard hiAcompanions. protested agsinss
the verdict. End has intinated lhatso soon
As sertencs shall have been passed, he
will have ghe matter submitted 10 the
whole body Of Judges 10 Ireland. and that,
fsheif decision should Be unfseorable,
be viii appeal to the House Of lords
Ia the meantime be has taken bis place
10 the House Of Con mons. Ireland is
said 10 have been perfectly tranquil since
the reh5itian Of The verdict.
Ia ieference 10 the Agitstor, The Belfast
-NortSsrn Wiig publishes the following
paragraph -
I'VE learn on what we consider good
Authority that the Duke Of Wellington is
deterBined that Mr. 0'Connell shall moi
be sent 10 prison, believing thatthe moral
effect 81 conviction win be sufficient,
and that punishment would be q useless
piece1of severity"
On lhe other hand, The Liverpool Mer.
curry Of the 10th ult.. says: 1T isfoolish-
ly imagined BY some. that the ttaversers
will moi be called up fer judgment; this
opinion IS. ID tha opinion of well inform
ed persons, totally At variance with what
will occur. 1t is 10 be hoped that The peace
Of the country will be preserved, whichis
very doubtful"
The steamer Britannia arrived in Liver.
pool on the 18th ult.
OREGON The Liverpool Times OF The 4lh
inst. has the following:
Her Msjesty's Government desirous 81
prosecuting with expedition the disputed
territory between the United States and
the colonial possessions Of her Majesty 10
North America. has issued orders for the
immediate employment Of an additional
force Of non commissioned officers and
men belonging 10 tie Royal Sappers and
Miners upon this important duty under
the boundary commissioner. Col. Estcourt.
They wilIbe.sent to the Oregon Terrific.
ny. to join those already employed on that
service.
MARKETS.
Nfarek All
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-28

EI IS proposed to hold great Wbig Con-
vention in the city of Louisville on the first
Monday in July next
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-28

E5Ih the Criminal Court q, Washington,
Johp W. Weller. member Of Congress from O.
hiO. vas convicted of.an assault Oh the wash
Iing,pn correspondent of The Bsliimors Patriot,
and ahed sIO. and costs.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-28
Aot ssa a7fsI

So i appears (from Official documen,s) thar
Mr.. Van Buren, had the pea, little sum or s25,.
zoo, 600 as capital or legacy 10 commence his
Administration with And yet with that sum
on hand, and the ss4. 1000, 900 he received afler.
wards, be left deficiency, or debt 10 be dis
charged BY this Administration OF $1,000, OO0l
Postponed liabilities, in addition, mole than
thirty millions,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-28

New ORLEANs ELECTION. The. other
day We announced the election Of THoM
as SLIDELL (Democra:) to the Senate Of
Louisiana. 10 fill a vacancy. in that body
caused by the death Of Albert HoA; AID
also, that the election was charged 20 have
been carfied.by fraud, 10 consequences OF
foreigners being permitted 10 vote on ma
turalization papers which had been lille
gslly issued BY Judge ELLIOTT. OF the City
Court Of Lafayette.
Since then The Legislature Of Louisiana,
which al the time had under investigation
toe conduct Of Judge ELLIorr in issuing
these illegal certificates. have taken Up
The report Of its committee ggeiast tie
Judge, and adopted Il BY a vote Of &c to
81 This report stamps the conduct OF
Judge ELrIoTT Is corrupt; charges him
with fraud and mslfeasance; recommends
~ removal from Office; and declares The
certificates Of naturalization Issued BY bis
Court fraudulent and illegal.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-28

lEPrhs crew Of The ship orozimbo. tried
lat Wsek l. the y. $. Circuit Court Al New
tofk, Tor maiiny, hare been found guilty. The
jury rseodnsnded ihsn 70 The mercy 81 "a.
conrt.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-28
ArNrxAr1oN ID rExAs.

To the great surprise Of most persoPs the question
Of the annexation or Texas. which vas supposed g
BE matter ii speculation only - something % Pc
talked Of bot rot 70 be acted within any definite
period. has suddealy started up IN serious form 10
challenge .Imos, Immediate decision.
| Il ia questicn beses with defieul,ies. Il i a
matter Of doubtful authority - j, regards the Con-
siitnlioa and % The point Of expedensy the con-
'dera,iOns which rise against il are numerous and
ueighay.
On The constitutional question Mr.. WEssrER has
expressed an opinion in letter recently published
IN anawer 10 communication on the subject from a
large number Of eitizeas Of Worcester. Massaehu-
setis. He thns declares himself;
- am certainly Of opinion, with Mr.. Jefferson,
MT Msltson, Mr.. J. @, Adams. and other eminent
men. that fhe Csns6tiIien neuer Contemplated The
os.sassoH ~ Hsg States ormed en- Of The territories
lyJerISn nations; aud while admit, that what has
been done n regard to Louisiana and Florida must
nov Se considered ~ legally done. yel do not adj
mitthe propriety Of proceeding farther ahd admit
ting not territory, eeded by aforeirn nation hui
foreign nation nseii with all its cations and trea-
ties, itslsws and Institutions into he number 81 he
States which compose this Union. -
The decision Of the Government on this question
mut have an important bearing respects the u-
ture policy Of the United States in relation "a The
tension Of our territory. II Texas !. taken into The
Union nov the same reasons which wouid govern Ia
That measure would apply with equal force 10 the ae-
QUESTION Of California hereafter. Nor vonIJ a..
progress Of scquisaion stop there 1he territory IL.
ing between Texas aud Mexieo--exen N,xieo i,seif
with al lie prosineeslhe whole region Il fac, bor.
dering the Gulf Of Mexico and extending, NJ he
.s,hmus Of Darien-alL would lie open to eneroaeh-
ing advances simiisr TO those which now ,hrr.,s d.
occupation Of Texas.
! These things are ito be taken into view. n IN,
tide Of emigration now teutling Westward shonld H.
turned ards the South what barrier would 81 likes
y TO stop its course Would it not inundate the
whole expanse OF Mexico and Central America -
A war with the former country would NO doubt fol-
Low the act Of annexing Texas. Who can foresee
the consequences OF such war Apart from lis eff
fects upon our commerce and fihanees-its desttuc-
tion OF PIE and the usual evils BY such conicts-an
'nvsslonBot Mexico would throw masses Of men and
crowds 9f adventures into that inviting coua,ry-
Thousands for purposes Of war, aud still greater
multitude Tor purposes of plumber. Once possessed,
with its Tirh mines Of gold and silver the country
would be yielded Up again with reluctanee-more
probablyIit would be held in possession. But this
subject il wide aud vast for full discussion here
Bali. .4mer.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-28

fPAt late election in Galens, (Ia) always
heretofore Loco Foco city, the Wings carried
the day by a large majority
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-28

eFThe Hon. John X. Mason, the newly ap'
pointed Secretary Of The Navy. has arriyed al
washington and has entered upon bis duties.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-28

9considerabls excitement is said to pre-
vail y the North, In relation to the reports con-
cerni & the Annexation Of Texas.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-28
sENAroRiAL spEAKINe.

on Monday last, the candidates for the State
Senate, Mr. Gallaher and Mr.. Bruce, addressed
the citizens Of Clarke, IN Berryville.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-28

g7LIn Philadelphia the wings carried all but
one ward at the recent Inspectators, election, BY
much increased majorities.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-28

e1Ths brig Lime Rock sailed frsn New on.
issps on the ssh instant for Molrosis, in Aftic,,
viii nearly srs hundred liberated slsvsis non
1Is,.IslEpll
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-28
DIFFERENCE IN EXPENDITURE.

The MadisOnian furnishes from official source.
The following statement Of The expenses or Mr..
Van Bufen's Administration and The present.
The average expenses, per year. during Mr..
Van Buren's Administration, were, s2e oOo. GOO
:, Io.al expenditures sll2 100000
The expenses per year during THsSO
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS $4,000 n
600. IN ~
Total expenditure to March, leIS, &c 600 oTJo
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-28

g Another great Wing conssnsiop. similar
70 hat held 70 le1l !. % Be held on The Tippe-
snaes battle ground On he as,h oru.. -.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-28

eerri.i b jnsy has been dsrr..s !. p...,.
b psssri'y fssslsn fsill-si .ls ssruas cksn.
Ser e sssss ~
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-28

Mfr. CaLioun.-We are grstifed 10
learn, that Mr., Calhoun, actua,ed by a
wish to serve his country. especially in
The matter OF the Oregon Question. and
urged by the appeals Of bis friends, has
accepted the Office Of Secretary Of State,
rendered him BY The President or the U.
S. and in which be was unanimously con-
frmed by the Sensle.-.9Ler. Gazelte
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-28

tEPThs Alsxandris Canal--ii Is stated N
cation.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-28

| " Boob, the trsgsdian, has taken The
Temperance Pledge. u is hoped be win stick
10 ii.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-03-28

rs We are uEdsI obligaiions 10 the snler.
pIisipg editors Of the Baltimore Sun for an Ell.
ira containing the Foreign news.