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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-12-19
TnE KENTUCKY ELEe ToRs.

The Presidential Electors If Kentucky having
discharged The duty entrusted 10 them by the
people, hey he'd, before separating, 10
val; upon Mr. Clay in body, and tender him
10 person declaration Of their high regard and
esteem for him as private Citizen, and their un.
diminished confidence in his exalted patriotism
| ana Superior craftsmanship.
They accordingly left Frankfort together, and
reached Lexinslda On the .5th instant, by an ex.
ira ttqin Of cars, accompanied by his Excellency
o@sley, and Ex-Govefhors Meicalfe and Letch-
Ell Al ih2 Railroad depot they we're met By the
Ashland AtliIefy, Capt Postelhwait, and es-
corted 10 BrennaR's Hotel. AT two O'Clock, un-
der the escort of,the Artillery ard latgc num-
| Der Of citizens, they proceeded TO Ashland.
/ No pp6hc nolicghad been given Of their in
\ ,ention 10 visit Ashland, and Mf. Clay himself
was NOT made acqnanted with ii until a>fsw
hours before their arrival. % arriving at ASH
lard, Inc yisltefs we're met al The door BY MIR
Clay, when Judge Underwood, on, behalf of tae
4 r.-s.s.-, -1s.svsed MIN brief, chaste and
eloquent speech, 10 which Mr.. Clay responded.
The Lexington Observer, from which we de-
T;ve these facts, SAYS
The scene was al once painful and in !.
teresi.ng, and no description that we can
give OF ii caa convey any thing like an
adequate idea of The reality.
/ While be Was expressing his grateful
regard for his friends, " no had stood up
70 shield BIN from lhe malignant calum-
MES Of his enemies. and the patriotic hope
that the result Of the election, In the hands
81 an allwise Providence, might be over
tFuled for GOOD 10 lie country, every eve
was sufused with manly tears.
During Mr.. Clay's remarks We occupied
a position Immediately 10 front Of him,
and as we watched his expressive coun4e-
nance. and saw she deep emotion, WHICH
at times. almost overpowered him, and
well uigh choked bis uiterance. as he gave
Repression TO the sentiments which have
lever filed his bosom TO the exclusion Of
every selfish feeling. we felta conviction
OF his greatness, which with all our form or
admiration Of The man we had. never be
Tore realized.
The Electors remained while at Ashland, and
PaIlooa Of the hospitality Of Mr.. clay's house.
/ s1-fhe Wing General Committee Of New
| York i: announcing the close of their Official
term issue brief address 10 their constituents,
\
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-12-19
TnE peFININa LETrER.

Unpublished few weeks since in extenso, a
letter written by distinguished citizen Of
South carolins," generally believed to be Mr..
Piekens. to The Editors cf The Richmond En-.
quirer, 10 which the writer remarks that he bad
been on a visit'to Tennessee, last summer, and
thereupon proceeds 10 make certain relations
as TO the policy Mr.. Polk designs TO adopt
That leuer is said 10 have caused considerable
commoiioD, indeed an explosion. among the
nutfying supporters Of MIR. Polk, when the En-.
quirer that contained il came to hand, and man
harsh thiDgswere uttered as his want Of fideli-
ty 10 the peculiar" opinions of the .'chivalry :,
The Charleston Mercury, after publishing he
letter, comments freely upon it-a part Of which
we publish.
"WI and Prescription against The agiiaiing
Traitors. We invite attention TO lbe following
letter. We believe twas not intended for publl.
cation but Ihat the venerable editorof the Enqui.
rer has fer once Committed taar pas, and blown a
correspondent who will have no reason to thank
him. We, therefore, will not speak Of the lei.
ter in the unresuained terms which We would
use, were il 70 be regarded as en- anonymous
communication intended for the press.
The writer j. identified beyond mistake by
the internal evidence Of lle letter. He does
not reside in Charleston, but in Edge6elt We
know who he is, ard he knows we do. He is
miSerably mistaken both in his meaus Of acvsnc.
ing himself, and IN his conception OF the state d
public opipiQn in Carolina. Does he really be.
lieve that his VISIT 70 Tennessee has satisfied on,
people p. Oar life on il more than nine lenlhs oil
our people are profoundly ignorant Of the i'm
portant fact Of his having gone there al all. Wt
did not know il until be told Us last week"
The Mercury proceeds in a strain Of abuse
because the letter writer declared the agitation
Of State resistance, last Summer, vas neithe
"wise nor patriotic y Fight il cut among your
selves, genilemeu-to Us, distance lends en-
chantment 10 the yieR.n
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-12-19

MR. CLAY.-The Richatnd Wing
Of Saturday week. ssys:-f!tVe have
sesn within day or Two, a ae.tes from
Mr. Clay ioiMr. Bolts. in which Be regards
bis PnBlicliIe as ended and 10 tPly ththe
application Of. his friends to rstkra to the
Senate, declares his purpose u passing
ihe remainder Of bis days in iEsltanquili-
| " Of lis farm" NeverlhsleSs here are
macy who ahisk that cinciEsaius will
yet be called from the plough
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-12-19

IN Army ef Office Seekers The Presi-
dent elect has been compelled 10 aban-
don bis c5ouity residence. and take apart
men,s 10 hotel al Nashville. 10 eonse-
qnence Of ihe great rush ef Office seekers
calling upon him: The Office seekers 10
Nashville on Tuesday. from ell parts Of The
Union. numbered over six hundred. All
waiting to see The Prssieeat. Men
YORK. Sun a
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-12-19
CefIespolld.nes d lhe .NaliannI Lnl.lur.ne.r
NEW YokK, December II, 1874.

ANE A0hAr RCCtmUcT II, l54d.
The Episcopal Court OF Inquiry into the
charges against Bishop Onderdonk, OF this
city, commenced IFS sessions Yesterday 10
the ves'ry room Of ST, Johns Church. Sc
venteen Bishops were present.. among
whom were Chase. Of Illinois, McIlvaine,
Of Ohio, Doane, Of New Jersey, Hopkins
Of Vermont, Ives. OF North Carolina, Gads-
den, Of South Carolina, Eas,burn, OF Mas
sachuSetls, Henshaw. Of Rhode Island,
Johos. of Virginia. Pofk, of Louisiana,
Whitiipghsm, ofiMsrylsnd. Lee, OF Della
ware, Smith, Of Kentucky, BEowneli. OF
Conneciicut. De Lacy. Of Western New
York, and Kemper. Missionary Bishop
The ptesentors in the case were Bishops
Meade OF Virginia, Otey, Of Tennessee,
and EFioit, Of Georgia. The Court mel
and cfsanized bY the appointment Of Pro
lessor Wilson. ofihe General Theological
SemiEary Of this city. and author Of Life
Of Bishop White, as clerk. with power ID
appoint an assistant No further busine IS
Of consequence was Transacted Great IN
ierest IS ieli in This case among both clergy
and la.ay. Il is necessary 10 conduct The
investigation with closed doors, as many
Of the female witnesses would otherwise
refnselo appear The friends Of the ar
Eraisned Bishop ARE growing very spprel
hensivk as 10 the result. Bishop CHASE
is the President otaLe Court.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-12-19
sourH oAaoLISA 5 MASSACHUSETTS.


The Governor Of Massachusetts, appointed The
Hen. Samuel f5oaf. gentleman VINO is highly
speken d BY bose who know h.n. ID take up
his residence II cha,lsStoo, Is. CD aud sxlend
legal prd.ec;ian 10 Ire free negro sei.issns e
Massachusetts, rho mightenIet ne STATE efSOush
Carolina. eishsf on business Or pleasure.
: kSiiloe recellected hat ID 1885, the Legs
lators sf South Carolina passed 80 Actto pre-
vepl Free Negroes Ind other persons Of eolcr
ftorh entering mar STATE, and Mr.. Hoar vas ar
pointed for ne purpose of ascettasains lks
names aud number of such citizens 81 Mass
ehusel,s, as hat been .imprisobsd srdsf The pro-
visions Of thatAcl, and 10 less lis valsiy bsfo:s
the Saplene court IL The Unind STATES.
After the ntflvatsf sir Hoar in tihaFlessen
be addressed a4set,erad GOV. Hammond inform-
log him u The Hbl+cI 81 his mission, wheEeupen
the Governor IL HE STATE laid the whole mates
bsfire the LEGISLATURE.
The Commll e Oh Federal Relaloes, imne-
iiaasls took sstien ihersGpon, aud rtpOr'ed- i
Tong preamble and following rsSolanons,
which we're adop,td ~ a vote # 10 10 q III
the House Of Representatives, add a.lefwarts
eaaeuusa in unanimously hyhhe Senale.
ResylreJ, Tas The right 70 sxrlede CON their
tsrntorigk sselueuspefsens q others Shuse pre-
senee may be dangerous 10 their Peaceais essea-
usllWeve1y Independent State
Reselrsd, Tiaf lree Nsgroe. and perxns efcf-
Tor are mol cil8zkns Dc The Uanee STATES within
The meaning loflhe Gonsi4ul6n, ~hicA conf rs
up5n The eiiizFns of one State the privileges ana
i'm inunitrs Of citzens in the $evefs States.
Rsseirsd, That ibe emmissaty sent BY the Slate
Of Massachusetts, ID The State ii Sgarh Carolina.
with The avpwe.s purpose of inlefer.aE ui,h he I
Institutions ami disturbing her peace, Is q be re-
garlea is the ebaradler be has assumed and ueal-
ed hcc ,rdingy
Resolved, That his ExcelleRcy the Gayernar.
be requested u sxpeI from our Ter1Rosy he :: id
Agent at1er dpe notice TO Depart; add she Legs.
faslie wilssusIsin The Executive Authfkily lnsa.
hyfmeasufe i,nsay adopt for the purpose afos O.
al
10 the reP7rt accompanying the rysolotiInS
Mr. Hoau is declared to b the .eulmsssaty 6 a
foreign govern lneni,' bosule TO The iassitulisn,
ofsoplh carolina. and ina. The sols purpose ol
bis miasdn Is 10 subvert her ia,etnal folice.
Mr.. Hoat Immediately LEFT Charlspion, sd
arrived IN Washington, on his way ho4ns % sht
llth inst. Is Z
WITHOUT expressing an opinion we may be isnf
milted 10 say that this is rather a moves mutS c
treanng an agsn. from sister State, ssd wesre
eret lhe aetiun taken BY The Legislature Of sdsit
Carolina. as twill doubtless give rise 10 uuf,sa
sant feelings, and create an unnecessary eA&te
ment at this tines
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-12-19
BANK DIVIDENDS

Besides thea above sun as q Stakeholder, the
State has received q Tar from the Banks, on
their Dividends. Of ss.sos IS
Thus il will be seen what direct and import
antintefess the State has Ia the good manage
neht and prosperity Of the STATE Banks, in.which
she Is i stockholder.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-12-19
MoNUMENP TO siR. cLAY.

The Wings Of Mississippi are determined to
evince their appreciation of the i4ssis and pa
triotisn Of Henry Clay BY resring;a monument
as a tangible evidence Of their adetpta and his
own glory, They are DESTROYS, haky say. TO
manifest 10 him that bis fame is above fortune,
and 10 manifest TO- postefity tina. flisliy, honor.
patriotism and genius, have not beka,devoted TO
The service CT the American PeoAswilhouI "a
rousing in some degree their gratitiie.
The Clay Club of Lowndes suupty, have
moved 10 the mauer. and prOposeIsix hundred
and forty -four dollars as the quptaipf ihtt conn.,
y. They have determined to maEs is no Sec
tional matter, bat have appointed TRsnty.six
gentlemen, one from each State, to axe up SUBJ
sctipdOns for the futlherance Of thkis project.
B. W.sfeigh, Esq, has been sppoias.r for yir-
ginia, and ReVerdy Johnson, Esq. fetAaryIand.
May success attend their noble enterprize.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-12-19

REV. G. T. ToRREY.--The Rsttimore A.
meiicaD states that upon the rene kibn Of the
verdict in the case of:hs individual ssnoiion was
made BY bis counsel for an arrest II judgment
and for new trial. Since then tk4 fsasons for
that motion have been filed. The following is
a copy Or the motion and reasons
The traEersef, by his Counsel, moves abe
Court 10 arrest judgment upon The Ierdiet, be-
cause
i First. The Indictments do nos tsver either
that the traverser IS free man on slave, and
without such an averment, there sIno offence
stated under The Act Of Assembly ofEs27, chap.
Is, or any other law OF the State
Second. Because the indicimentS Ire, in other
respects, substantially iaformal snh Defective.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-12-19

OREGON.-AccoFdiDg 70 thtlsst ad-
vices The American population now IN the
settlement is upwards Of two thousand.
They have formed for ihemseIver go.
yernment. elected Executive snd Legs
daive officers. established Courts Of JUS
piics. snd Record Office Of Land Titles.
Scbools and churches are provided; mills
10 supply lunbss. and for he mauufsc.
TURF Of -four are in operation. ea,Ile and
stock Of all kinds are rapidly increasing.
farms are 10 cultivation and The fisheries
lyIeid sbu1danlly. l'q meet the growing
wspis 81 s.eisiIizsd commonly, money
,hsS been sent 10 New York for ! plin,ing
lprtss and stfsn engine.
pnder The existing treaty with GFeal
BRAIN there is now ! joint occupation d
he aerrilory By citizens bfihe U. States
ADJ British subjects.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-12-19

STRANGE COINCIDENCE Mr..
Polk receives precisely the sanl number
Of Electoral votes lbatMf. vsaBurenre-
ceiyed in 1886, one hundred ana seventy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-12-19

0%TLe Hon. Thomas Morn formerly
U. s: Senator from Ohio, and ss believe
the Abolition candidate for the Vice Pre-
sidency, died suddenly, at hissfssidence
ia Ohio, on the 7lh ins.. :
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-12-19

G%AmOng the persons mtpsieued in
Maryland TO succeed Mr.. Merit -
-. .. lO@uste. are tue names oiJTJs Speed,
VIM. Price. John Wethered. add Rever.
dy Johnson. And though we ass not dis
posed 70 NEEDLE in The affairs 81 a|bers, we
would suggest the anne Of thai Bpe schoI
ar John P. Kennedy. Esq Of Btltimore.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-12-19

HOW VERY KIND "A resolution
| has been introduced into the South Caro-
lima Legislature. inquiring into the con-
stiiblionsliiy and ability of South Caro-
Inns to extend pecuniasy assistance 10 the
Republic of Texas!
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-12-19

MEALS GAZETTE -Wabave now
been 10 the regular receipt Of AIDS weekly
publication siuce its COMMENCEMENT, be.
ing up to0'iis 9th number; aud IS most
useful and highly interesting paper We
think we can safely say it is I'D excelled
BY apy other publication Of thi kind in
the country. Ills large, audi in typo
graphical appearance most nehdaod taste
ful. The terms are So per ainEIh in ad-
vance.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-12-19

HI CASE OF DORR+on Friday last.
90 motion Of ReverdyN johnson. Esq
Frances c. Treadwell I Of Portland. Maine,
WAS admitted as IN attorney and counsel
rim the Supreme Court Of the L. S.
I'VE understand. says The Globe Of Mon.
day. ..h. 1t Mr.. Treadwell has charge Of
lie case o, Gov. DOrr. and viii probably
move the cot Il shortly to slow VII, Of
error. or writ o. habsqs corpus. to bring
Gov. Dor. 10 Washington, and permit him
Id person topelilion The Court for writ
c( error"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-12-19

. esrA shock Of an earlbquaks Eas felt al
Mcuiresl on the 2slh ulI.. aad probably
extended through . cOnsidersase portion
Of the province. Its duralioE hes about
fifteen seconds.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-12-19

+ ga man named Beniamf4 II Orday
has been held TO bail n New Y1fk. IN the
sum Of $4,000. for perjury sFa arson. 10
! FIRST settiog Gre 10 his store. and Hen ssear-
| ing to false schedule Of slocf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-12-19

rnE mERcAANTs.-our citizens of flown
and country are referred 20 the Embellishments
Of The Merchants in our colupLs Ladies will
there 6nd advertised every article thai will
adorn, IS well as many that will prove service
able. The Merchants have selected their seve-
raj stocks with taste and Judgement. all will
dispose Of their articles, as they say, cheaper
than ever" Its worth a. visitt 60 through
their well. filed rooms, handsomely laid of, 10
Say nothing Of'the pleasure of nurcha,ing the
goods. wherevsrenisrPrise is exhibited, il is
proper that it should Sc noticed, and we again
call the attention Of !. the fair 10 Que adyeris.
ing columns. where goods are offered which
cannot fail 10 please.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-12-19

ks-our advertising friends viii greatly
tobfge Us BY sending 10 their lfavors a.
early on TUESDAY MORNING As practica,
BILE.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-12-19

Southern C0apeation MIR. w. Gilmore
Simushas introduced resolutions into The
popdlss brancbos ihe Legislature Of Soulh
Carolns. inviting Convention Of the
Slsvesboldiug States at Nashville, 10
Mafck 1916, tndeliberale ON the subjects
Of Texas, the Tsrifs and Abolition: Al pro-
posiiiSp full Of dangert0 The Union, II car
ried ito effect.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-12-19
: WORTHY OF IMITATION.-Tt

T. 1WORTHY OF IMITATION.-The
Pf?Idence Journal states that foreign.
represented bis papers for naturalization
att abe Court ia ProSidsnce. when the
Judge inquired Of the applicant whether
hes had ever read The Constitution, and
uppn bis answer 10 the negative. The
Judge advised him to do i, before he
fshSald take the oath to support it.
The example Of Judge Staples should
besfollOwed; il is indeed worthy Of imiia-
,iOa, for but few Of the persons who apply
Tor naturalization papers, know word Of
that Constitution which they swear 10 sup
po1t. IS 10
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-12-19

GOOD BUSINEssNTbs Governors
of Maryland have pardoaed, 10 all. t0O'
hudared and thi7iy-ssv4n desperate con-
-Yicls.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-12-19

HzAt The annual election for Munici-
pal officers Of the city Of Boston. on Mon
day week, heiiherof The candidates for ihe
MsyersIiy was elected. The vote stood
for Quincy. ,Whig. 1864; Davis INA
live and Wing, 3.9ll; T6sxier, tLocO.
2.l13i scattering. 2O6. Mr. Quincy Is
deficient nearly 500 votes Of a majority
over all others.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-12-19
CARRIAGE PAX.

We give lhe Amounts Of The Tar % Carriages
10 several Of The Conntiss, as matter Of curl.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-12-19

ea-In the South Carolina EssislSiure,
on4the 7th Instant, The Hon. WllIiaL All
ken vas elected Governor Of iheIs,ste on
the fourth Bslloa BY a majority ot light,
and J. F. rfvin, Esq. Lieuten}ns dsoyerIl
nos on the first ballot.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-12-19

AT Tesrs- Haule, Indiana. 20 The 7lh
instant, packers were paying ell 5OaSa.-
20 for HeGs.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-12-19
INCOME AND ExPEssns OF rItn

The Auditor estimates the probable income
Ct The year lSs5, ending Isl October. from al
sources, At ss73, 279 Is
and ths probable expenditures thus:
Ordinary expenses Of
: GoYernmen; S406 $50 90
Intetsston Pdb. Debt 63 ,55l "a
Deficiency in Fund for
IateSaai Im proyem't 200, 900 90
Temporary De@ due
ndans AVp,VVo w
$3.50 -----769. s3l "a
= Sf -.
fe.vsae arohah,. balance slO3 l41 az
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-12-19

.es- 1--WE go for principles fql men, .
says the Palmetto boys, "eregg i hap.
PenfIo be our own man" THE % the
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-12-19
GENERAL ITEMS of
STATE Expenditure.

General Assembly S'9uvv
Representatives, ConSfess tu ~,
Officers OF Government SatFo
Tbs balance Of expenditure is. made up OF
great variety Of items l1nAiic hospitals and
oiher state Institutions, criminal charges, &C.
&c. amounting, as above. to sos, $50.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-12-19

ns5-" II secretario," the Washington CORES
pcndent orthe Richmond Wing, hopes that the
Committee on Foreign Relations in the Senate
keep cages. else there will be 'clapper-claw-
ing'' between Mr.. McDulIie'4 and Mr, Benton's
Annexation Schemes, both OF which are in the
hands Of that Committee At present.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-12-19
MIR. BExToN,s ANSExArIoS ELL.

The folewingis copy Of the Bill introduced
into The Senaienn Wednesday by Mr.. Benton,
and now Gin company with Mr.. McDueie's
Joint Resolution on The same snbect) before
The Committee on Foreign Reiations~s
"A Bill 10 provide for lhe .4nneralioa Of Tsra, 10
J. The United STATES.
Be Il enacted, &c., That the President of'lhe
United States be and he Is hereby authorizedand
advised 10 open negotiations with Mexico and
Texas for the adjustment OF Boundaries, and lhe
annexationof the latter TO the United States, on
the following basis, 10 wit:
!. The boundary Of the territory annexed to
be in the desert prairie west Of the Nueces, and
along the highlands and mountain heights watch
divide the waters Of the Mississippi from The
waters Of the Rio del Norie, and TO latitude for-
ty.lwo degrees north.
ii. The people If Texas, by a-legislative act,
or by any authentic act which shows the will o.
the majority, TO express their assent II said an
nexation.
Ill. A Slate, 10 be called ''lhe State Of Tkras,,'
WITH boundaries hxed bysEhersef, and an extent
mol exceedlng that Of the largest Stale in HE
Unicn be admitted into the Uhion, by viriue6f
this act, on an equal footing with the original
States
Nv. The remainder Of The annexed territory
10 be held and disposed OF BY The United States
as one Of heir territories and NO be called The
Southwest 7srrifOry.n
" The existence Of slavery 10 be prohibited
IN the northern and northwestern part Of said
territory, westof the l00lh degree Of Longitude
west from GteenHich, so as toI6ivide as EQUALITY
as may be the Whole of the anne ed conn,ry
between slaEehOldlng and nontsaVeholding
States.
+ vi. The assent Of Mexico 10 be obtained by
Treaty TO such annexation and boundary, or 10
bedlspensed with when ,ibe Congress of the u
niied States may deem such assent 10 be .unnc-
cessary.
VII Other details Of the anheration TO be adj
,usled BY treaty. 50 far as the same may come
within ne scope Of The treaty-making poweG
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-12-19

Every AIechspic, Merchant, and Pfofes.
sionaI man in the county, should keephis ns me
and profession before the public, Advertise in
the FREE PRESS, and your business will,
without doubt. be greatly increased before the
close Of the next year. "A now year is com
mencing, and no period could Sc more oppor-
tune than The present.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-12-19

eE@Men of Business from distance will
<fnd il advantageous To occupy corner iD the
FACE Pass, Its circulation ia -Ailah larger
than any paper in The Valley Of virgiaie y
,-nl be seen that some persons Of discrimination
have avsfled themselves Of this advantage, and
we cab attention lo.their Cards.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-12-19

THE CRASHING GAME France has TAX
eh Algiers, andmill doubtless push her eonquests
sE5l further in lhe interior. The United States
ale attempting to rob NTexico Of part Of her
territory, in the acquisition OF Texas. And
England, no, TO be behind hand, will take pos
session of'Cuba, BY guaranteeing 10 SPAN as
mach revenue as she now receives from that
Stand.
England ard France. each, can play the grasp.
ing game with as much skill and success as we
eta. It behooves Us. therefore, 70 be on our
g3srd, 50 that we give them no good reason.
AMI sci them no bad example, by taking that
which Of right does not belong 10 Us. Let US
not adopt the ism that might makes right Il
England succeeds in obtaining Cuba and Der
trade, and we Texas, wilbur relations ia COM
mercial point Of view be benefited We be-
IieYe not, and we trust that both England and
Ihs United States may alike failin their ignOble
attempts at conquest.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-12-19

erfhe Wing General Committee Of New
York il announcing the close of their official
term, ssue brief address 10 their constituents
and recommend continued and answering ad.
Ference 10 Wing Principles and the Whig name.