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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-04-25
TO THE POLLS.

This Is he day FOR The whole people Of the State
to make choice OF representatives. 10 the Slate Lee
gfslature. Eight Senator's are TO be ehosens and
i34 deIesates. The people Of Jefferson, il u
hoped, hase1nol been insensible 70 the import
anse Of the occasion, aud will doubtless exercise
their judgment imparialIy and fearlessly. Al
know the extraordinary exefIions which have
s been made to bias voters. snd 10 .urn them =
=. f,am alinding 10 some Of the means
rs1tg ed-6ut We may be pfrmiiied 10 ask eve
~ freeman 10 think aud judge for himself, and
10 resist The opportunities Of those who under
take 70 ins,rac, him on the subject. There il
something more lhan political feeling mixed up
10 this matter. There is personal malice, and
some degree OF unchariiableness eEinced, in
the yshliring efforts TO- coax and whip ia" The
refractory.
Need We ask generous and high-minded
people 10 do ius,icei Need We ask them 10 dis
card prejudices, and cast their votes according 10
their own best Judgments That's ell we ask
and that We feel some confidence they will do.
Let every man, then, attend the polis--and hl
each one aci as though be were acting foi his
country, and not FOR an individual.
The Wing candidates for the County are gen.
tiemen well deserving public confidence. and
capable In all respects OF representing your in
leresis truly. Against their competitors we have
nothing 10 say. Let the policy likely to: be pur-
sued BY each be well considered, aud Judge be-
tween them. lie, US consider well whether the
policy under which the country has prospered, Is
10 be -continued--or whether new doctrines and
new experiments are 10 be tried.
70 ne polls, lhsn To the polls
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-04-25
sMlTHrtELD CLAY cLuB.

TheSmithheld Clay Club met AZ Nj,
H. Saith's Hotel, on Saturday evening.
April Goth, 1874
The meeting was called TO ordfr ey
Wn. Grantham. President oI the Eluo.
On motion Of Anthony Kennedy ell
the m embersol The Snith6eld ClaylCiao
were appointed as Delegates to the BalFi-
more Convention Of Ratification.
A motion was made and carried that
The Democrats Speakers be waitedsupnn
ana invited 10 The meeting to discus tse
measures -Wlereupon. Capt. JoRn 1
Smith was appointed 10 wait upon Fhe p
aud invite them 10 the meeting.
Wni. r. Thompson, Esq. was ingoda-
ced 10 the meeting, and addressed 4 3
length, in bis usual eloguen. mannefcoA
6ning himself 10 the Tariff question, y hist
be hanafed in tnpsterly and argurrle =
tive manner. /.
r. II. Butcher, Esq. was then l5unll
called for, and replied at some length.
John A. Thomson, Esq. was caliaa iov
and arose amidst loud cheering, aap eA
chained the attention Of the audience Wa
/ a most effective speech, Of great power 2
argument, and common sense reassnins
dwelling at length upon the United State
Bank. Tariff, Sc, showing The gre5i ad
vantage OF both, and utterly demqhshe
1.-The d9elamatory speech Of AIR. Butcher.
i BrF. Washington Esq. was then .call
ed fer aud addressed the meeting fqr a
II : -'+ssasf-a.. - ~ tlai N . asnf Is. !.
Somescont uslon'was created atthe clos
Of J A Thonson's speech, by cali Ia
Mr.. Washington, but being soon sef1led
H the meeting broke up ia good ordeEs
\ VIM. GRANTHAM. Prss't
i VIM, G HARpESTY. Sec'y.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-04-25
CLARKE ;, CLAY CLUB,

Alta called meeting Of The Clarke Clay Club
held on the 26 Of March, President. E. J. Smith
ia the Chair: On motion, The following resOlu-
tons we're unanimously adopted:
Rssolssa, That the clsy Clubs OF Winchester
and chafleslown Be respectfully requested TO CO.
operate with this Association, ia procuring The
services Of Distinguished orators 10 address the
good people Of Frederick. Jefersoa and Clarke,
on the various subjects connected With Wing
pfinciples5and policy.
Rssoissd, Tia. E ]. Smith, J.-E Page, and P.
Mccormick. Esqs., be hereby appointed COM
nii,ee % act in concert with like committees
from Frederick aud Jefferson in carrying oul The
purpose Of The above resolution.
Resolved. Thai The Corresponding Secretary
transmit eepy OF The resolutions TO The Prrsi-
dent Of each of the above named Clubs, with
request hath would Icy them before his asso-
citation.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-04-25
THE REASON wHY.

3
The wiIlamsport (Pa Gazette admits that
Mr. Snyder, the "Democraticn candidate. was
defeated in the late election 10 ill SIR Tricks
vacancy becsuse doubts OF his Tsrifism bad
been industriously circulated, and thsi the Wing
candidate succeeded because hehsd proclaimed,
wherever he went, that be waai 10 favsr Of pro-
tectiye Tariff
That paper further says, in reference 10 the
approaching election Of Governor. thai
ssThe well know tariff principles OF Mr. Nuh-
lenberg will secure every democratic ,ota in
this district, and let the democratic candi date
fof Congress next fall be who he MAY, he must
he the warm advocate Of ihe present tariff
The democracy will snstsil no man for lsgis-
laiive or executive Office unless be is ommttted
beyond suspicion on this question"
What thinks the Richmond Enquirer ofthis
declaration onthe part Of its LoeofOeo ally'--
that no man win be sustained by The Democracy
OF the Keystone State, unless be is committed,
beyond question and even above suspicion, upon
The Tariff question. The Gszette proceed -
"A Tariff for the protection OF home uiGnu-
features and products. and for The purposes of
revenue, is one Of the earliest principles adopt
ed by the democratic party. That party has al
ways sustained the principle. and in no instance
have the democrats Of Pennsslvania sabciidned
a departure from il, and we firmly believe Aey
never will. theiE interests being as closely con-
nected with il as with any other important. me a.
sure, we care not what il IS"
| 'tJnst so. Pennsylvania has always sustain
ed Tariff for the Protection Of Home Manu-
Ffactures, )" and always will. And MIR Van Bu-
rem knows this too well to venture ppors an
other defeat in that State, whatever be may
write 10 Mr.. .Rit HE about opposition toIlhs
"PfinciPles and details" Of the present Tariff
law. {
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-04-25

In Mar.insburg, on Monday the Sth instant. by
the Rev, Mr.. O'Ilrien, Mr.. MN. HMALeSr 10 Miss
Mary DoSEyAN4both Of Harpers4Ferry.
On Thursday eseniag 18th inststit by ahe Rev.
William Y. Rooksr, Mr.. l.. f. Sw4nTzwxLpER 10
Miss. JosErHA n, daughter of die late Col A. q.
Smth--ail Of Winchester 4 s =
Jon the 18th instant, at the lHighIsuds. Clark 9
county, by the Rey. G. W. Jones, GEo. ". Warn,
Esq, of Culpepper county, to Miss ANN. daughter
of the late Oliver Funsen
|. On Thur sday evening last by the Rev. Iosepb
5aksr, Mr. FnAskLis GRgnRto Miss ANN MAMA
On The 10Th inst BY tile Rev. John Reatv MI
HENRY HIrE of Winchester TO. Miss SusA iy.ru..
kIYR HorFMAN, daughter Of ant Isaae Hoffnan ~
Warren county.
Al Harpers- Ferry, by the Rev. p n Hoovor
on the god instant, Mr.. VIM McI..uau,sN ~
.iss MAnALEI BLuE-all Of this county.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-04-25
nIn1.

On Wednesday evtbssg, i7lh instant, MIR, ~.
Esq Fsa.9 and M onr uh ss;s wife Is E
this county, leaving kind and a., Lucas,
with several small children one o. husband
numerausre latiyes and friends - ,,as. besides
death. She was truly an estmsbls III" her early
IN Shepherdsown,,~ on WeJns.d.n 'o T.
18th instant at the residence oF M The
MICHAEL FoUKE, Sen. aged shon' :, I.'ekaftl
the oldest inhabitants Of t6enIasa ssrs one q
Onthe 18Th instant. IN Mar.;nshn.r
ton, MIR. 1HARvEr IN. FoRE,.S y. 9 copsump-
years. = aseu apout "
AOn the 14th instant. in Nf.r,;,.h.
tul apd lingering illness. Nj, Ios~ aaeer pam
sed about So years. -. 'OhN tihllShsFA r, a
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-04-25
oBITUaRY.I

Departed this life. Al her r..;,.. VI /.
ANN Pre- '", On we zysh OF August I843, Mrs
the 54h year of hsr Q. ar. A. g. Piammet, in
This rnost es,iroat Is5.
vious to her Ia,h iauy Tor about two years pre-
ton Of which 49, g severely afflicted, agreat por-
amid her sne vas confined 70 her bed bat
calm and serene axn,ne her mind was perfectly
e'wili of her Heavenly Fs,hss resignation 10
worthy and acceptable meraber ~ ~ Is nAu oeen a
,os Upwards OF thrty-one years a,,r;p cbqrcn
ou heI greatest object &ss 10 eIo,;rs Pc
soa' anq 9ody which were his. and 81 kes e ner
'n ~ unsPotied from The world WI. Ne gar
8. nes'h, which she often did. knoun
ps'ufe was neara hand, she always 60 81 qe-
me ssenger, that should soon : -
.ne suilsrlngs Of life and give Ser az her
~ eial world where pleasure nkver de- -, snee
ah4 Death can never enter Iier ID, s..s u.s.
her napp'est days. When called - sss W. we're
sa.tny haottation for heavenly ona her an
composed, and her soul in perfee, nesae was
strong - assurances that she was e. = W she
ss.sr USE and was going to thai reser Ut ner
spe children Of God shehas left heb;,.d ior
granddaughter, and a onlt
seeHeeaons mourn their irrepairable Ios.
we're conveyed TO their At
near relations, after Sh;g mpathiziiIe attended
sn.shle TO the occasion, sermon w.. .'tends and
rom Psul,s "a Euislle to y the Rev. W.. pfeaehed
fered," &c. $Vr iam nos ~. 8. chapter, 6,h
" no wonidnot die hers. sauy 70 beof,
Who wouldnot die their Goto 49,
Who would not die to live abo1eset,
From sin and pain forever free1
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-04-25
Bofk sides of the Rail.

On Friday last Mt. Wright Of New York
addressed the Senate on the Tariff question He
was in favor Of Revenue with incidental Prolec-
zion, but expressed himself 50 ambigurusly and
50 much for one thing and another. tina, il wa.
not easy to end Out whether he was for the Bill Of
Mckay. The presumption, however, is, that be
Is for lPfotection, though expressing himself
doubIallY. LN
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-04-25
q ~ ~ ~.
Correspondence Of TIE ,.7merfdan.

WAsnlNaToN, ApFlE22, Isl!
The proceedings Of Congress have been
unusually interesting to-day by the dis
cussion Of the new TARIFF Bill ia Ehe
House OF Representatives., and the TREA.
TY TO Annex TEXAS inlhe Senate.
~ n n.,o i probability only thai the Ia
fin bltl will pass the House Of Represen,
! .! u was taken up after greaLexer-
lion, and partly Jas i, is thought to orSe-atEs
upon the Virginia election which 'comss
on the present week. The vote upes
going into Committee Of the Whole i II
least not thought 10 be test vote upda
the merits Of the Bill.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-04-25

DRoWND.-The body of a drowned man
was found on Friday last at Harpers- Ferry be-
low the Falls. He was a stranger, and nothing
found upon hi body that could lead 10 his iden-
t:6calion. Te letters F. S. were marked on his
linen, and katch, some money, and ticket
for fare fromWheeling to Philadelphia, dated
early this noah, was found upon his person.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-04-25

Mr. Garrel1Davis OF Kentucky, in speech
az tne TABERNACLE, New York, stated stthal Of
'ne nir'y n'ns members OF the Convention who
slsned me constitution Of the United States,
'h'riyaleo' win zen washington at THEN head,
maintained Inc consIlIutionaliiy Of Bank Of
The United Staiesn
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-04-25

es-The New York Sun says that some
Of the best mechanics Of thaiciiy are now
engaged 10 attempting 10 increase the
speed Of the Napier, press. and there Is
prospect Of making one 10 strike Oh To-.
coo sheets 10 al hour.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-04-25
wAsHISGroN,s CAMP CHEST.

The Camp Chest Of Gen. Washington waspre
senied to Congress on Thursday lasl-h bsinl
in compliance with the desire expressed 10 aht
las, will and testament OF VIM. Sidney Winder
a eitizsu OF some distinction in Maryland. Nhc
nad innerlted II Ifomhis father, Gov. windel, .
Contemporary and fellow officer OF Gen! Wash.
ingtons
Inc snne1ed is synopsis of the remarks
made by Mr.. Pierce Of Md, in the sep.t.s ,fs,,or
its presentation.
Mr.. Pearce spoke Of the desery;o q
character Of the donor and the chafaeIe1
Of the gift. Every man would esteem a
sacred any relic Of our past history belong.
ing 10 General Washington. Few and
simple were these relics Of re volutfanarv
tunes, and the nation was too you6e l.
point 10 these objects which-ewofid.- -
Of antiquity in oihefown-no Towers Of
! M Ne Ptesa- fo Casiellated Crags looking
down upon the bosom Of our rivers,saell.
ing the traveller how the pride and fnso
lence of power had lauded il over ignqr-
ance and belplessness. We have never
been subdued. There are no vestiges Of
past degradation in our soil. Our nation.
al history was that Of foil grown freedom,
grea, and unshsekled. The simple relic
now represented did not associate itself
with that blaze Of freedom which was a.
with the sword Of Washington.
Il told sadder and more touching story
stories OF domestic want and priva,ion.
That plain camp chest, said Mr.. P, was
With Washington throughout The campaign
md war. II was with him when be cross
ID iheJerseys; through the dreary winter
II Valley Forge while he was at Mon
mouth, and during bis GROWING glory a.
Yorktown
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-04-25

etIn the U. S. Circui. Court. Al New
Orleans. true bill has been found against
R. E. KIaby, the pilot Of the steamboat
Buckeye. for granddaughter. some fifty or
sixty persons. il Is alleged. having lost
their liysi.by hls negligence.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-04-25

General WADDT THOMPSON. lac Min
isier Of ihe United States to Mexico, arriv.
ed al New Orleans on the 18th instant.
in The United States brig cambridge. Com
mander MATTlsos, which sailed from
Vera cruz (Mexic5) on the Isl instant.
CENT HoMPsoE, previous 10 bis depart
Eure, visited SANTA ANNA at bis county
seat and obtained. by bis earnest solicita-
ton 10 their behalf, the liberation Of the
remainder ofihe Tsxian prisoners taken in
September. 1912. San Antonio De Bexar-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-04-25
Reginaenfa Orders.

gEyHE Training of The Officers at,ached 70 The
4 55th Regiment, ". NJ. viii commence On
Wednesday, The Sih day Of NAY nsrt, in Charles
town. sbd continue three days
ThesRegiment will parade In Charlesiswn. o.,
satsresgtas IN Of NAY iert; The line 10 be form
ed BY 10 O'Clock, A. M The commandants 81
coispsnlss are required to hSnd 10 10 the Adju-
tans on Ipe nfsl day Of the training The strength
Of heir respective commands.
The cpmDandants ofarmed companies win Be
required to'make 2 full report cf<Ihs number
and conqliion o. The arms, SC. that msy BE- 10
BIZ sfaeF Of ihe Colonel
fJOSEPH 6. PAcKETT ,qd;aia,s4
AnriilS 1914
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-04-25

OThe dePStaiion Of Usage midas and the
bunsloes from the wllds OF Missouri arrow in
Baltimore, and grand Buffalo hunt mayfe>. u
pecied about lhs time Of the meeting Of the whig
Young Mems Convention. X
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-04-25
fPosT OFFICE BILL.


The Senate has had under discussion for some
time, the Bill Of reduction on Postage. AS at pre-
sent before them itappears that the amendments
in regard TO postage establish four rates, viz; 3
cents for 80 miles, cents for 100 miles, 10 cents
for 300, ind IS cents for all above. The frank
ing privilege is limited 10 the sessions Of Con-
stess and 80 days before The meeting Of Congress
and 80 days after. Il has been taken from De-
putty Poamaslets- altogether, aLl members OF
congressShile they may receive any thing as>at
present, are allowed during the sessions OF Con-
gress FIVE blank franks day al The highest rates
Fof postage. H=zzi-
II is said that it is quite probable that Bill
to the effectps above stated will pass The Sc
nate. The psl Office Deparimentloppose it,
and the Pos, dice Committee in the House have
reported a bill recommending entirely different
principles.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-04-25

The attention Of the Wings is called 10 the a.
bove book as containing choice collection Of
songs as wen as some matters OF interest to po-
li'ic'ans' and Il would be well for all TO supply
themselves. Il is embellished with several cuts,
and can be had Of Mr. Horton, al the Corner of
Baltimore and South Streets.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-04-25
Discussion in SmithdsH.

The discussion in Smith6eId on Saturday last
between Messrs. VIM. B Thompson and John A.
Thompson on he part Of the Wings, and Messrs-
Butcher and Washington on tie part Of the Lo-
cos was quite an animated one.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-04-25
O1xEeHo,ns Prncession. d !.

A procession Of Odd Fellows will take place
in shepherdslosn on Saturday next, which prom
ises 10 be lsre one. The speakers for the &C.
casion are E. s. Jones of Hapers-Ferry, and the
Rev. w. H. T. Barnes, of Delaware
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-04-25

III 10 publishing thelist o: Delegates to the
Tyler Convention. 10 be held in Baltimore, in
May next, the name Of JAAsEs MERCHANT wa,
Inadvertently omitted.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-04-25
rAR1FrsIoF 1889 AND 1912.

we las, week gave comparative statement
OF the Tariffs Of 1928 aud that of 1912 We
now compare the act Of 1882, (which Gen. Jack
son approvedO with that Of 1912, on few Of
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-04-25

The Constitutional power to snusx
Texas 10 The United States, is ably discuss
ed 10 the New 0rleans Herald. Van Bu-
rem paper-hud il is said that The Albany
Argus, the New York Evening Post and
the Undertook Sentinel, all Van Buren,
organs, are vehemenily opposedtoannexa.
lion.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-04-25
pEATR oF InnGE RALnmlN

The Philadelphia D. S. Gazette or Monday
says
The Honorable Henry Baldwin, one Of
the Judges Of The Supreme Court Of the
United States, died at his lodgings al the
Merchants Hotel in this city, al quar-.
Ter psst ni1s O'Clock. Hast evening.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-04-25

es-Tl il said iha, the Governor Of Ala
bama will appoint the Hon. Dixon H.
Lewis 10 al The seal Of Mr.. King 10 the
Senate. which has been vacated By resig-
nation.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-04-25

I PoLI-!cAL DtScussroN.-On Mond.S
week, at Fairfax Court house w. M.
was discussion before the peopIe ~ ~
county on the pubic topics Of The dav -
The Wings were most adv feTyressv,.
BY Mr.. SUMMERS Of Kapawba and NJ
Chiffon Of Fanqnier. The Van R,raa
party had also their champions in tho ~
sons Of Mr. WILLlAm SMITH. Of Fapon;er
Mr.. ,BEDINGER, 81 Jefferson mr. Cn,n
MAN. Of Monroe and Mr.. Com Of Cao,.
gia. The speaking continued until late
* night. Tie Wings. with The odds If
The number Of speakers against them had
in the speeches of MIR. SUMMERS and NJ
Chiffon all that they could desire-M
erandria Gazette.--
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-04-25

0The Whie Prize Banner 81 Bali
more hss been flashed. and from the de-
serip'ion, i i certainly d magnikeentEss
the purpose ioE which Il % Intended is
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-04-25

A BUSINESS TRANsAsTloN The Pitts.
burg Chronicle states that a man we'll
known in that city. without apy cause,
about FIVE years ago. leit his vile ard chill
dren. for 'spatts unknown.n His wife re-
bceiving no Information as 10 his where
I'abouts,n a few months ago applied for a
divorce. and united herself 10 marriage
TO another person A few evenings since
itke,s.i ssin Z husband returned aid claim
ed his wife. The SECOND husband has
made proposition, that II the other is a.
greed and will Sign release Of '.all bis
right title, interest and claim Id the said
wife. I that he will guarantee sill 10 act
the part Of husband towards her; but it
Tlhe first husband will moi corsent to this,
he wilisign a release TO him-~an gir,u.
ally hand her over to him fofsyeri A
business translation. that. The affair re.
mains in statu Gto.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-04-25

es.An extensive cotton fseiory Is about
% be erected = Cincinnati.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-04-25
LITTLE ONIONS r. - -
NTH0 has any for sale, or 10 give away.
~ Send Ihem TO THIS 0FFECE.
April Is, 1874
.lfntches anithnuf- 0,,L,h,.,.

T.HuttHes tOIE1EOHE sulphur.
!" E have Match Safes for sale, with one
w dozen papers Matches 10 each safe, that
are superior 10 any ever made before-they are
free from sulphur-price 37lc per safe.
April IS. J II BEARD & co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-04-25

A Young Franklin. the American Yaul.
Ter, Who is now op his way 10 England, /
| has performed treble somerset on The.
sprine boards, or, 10 other words. be has
Thrown three clear complies revolutions
before alighting, feat 10 gymnastics new.
er before accomplished
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-04-25

PRlNrERs.-The Mayors Of the follow.
ing CUES are printers - London, Edin.
burg. Perth, Glasgow and washington
Mr.. Harper, Mayor elect Of New YORK. +
printer.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-04-25

SAD AEClbENT.-Ne IA8Ih rom The
Hagerstown Pledge that. oh Saturday last.
as. Mr.. Samuel Shindle ana his wifesware
returning from tie vicinsty.of Clearspfing,
Md, the horse attached to The bsroucha
in which they were seated dashed furious
Nv down the hill, they wese thrown over
the precipice into the cfeels Mr. s. and
his lady were dangerously injured. inso-
much, that faint hopes are entertained Of
the recovery of The former.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-04-25

the . ~ Legislature for The sale
Of the Main ZINE ofthe Stale Works. and
the laying Of tax OF three mills on lbe
dollar upon all yxable property 10 the
Commonwealth besides specific tax up
on watches and anufnber Of other articles.
The Harrisburg Union says that there is
no doubt Of the passage OF the bill ID the
Senate, and Of its becoming law.
Observation-Disclosures members
Of The House Of Representatives is now
complete, aud shows the following REL
Snst.
The number Of Whigs elected 10 tAe
house is 7I0d; and ot Locolocos So. Max
ing the Wing majority 81 The Senate
stands Is Wings and 6 LocofocOs, and
the Wbig majority on joint ballot is fair,
tg.
The Columbia (Pa.) Spy says that the
body Of erover. supposed 10 De nance 7. 4
William Hageriy. was found on me o'n
inst. lying across tha track Of the peun-
syIvania rail road near West Cbsssef.- y
IS tbought tha, Hsgsrty was first murder.
ed and bis body then dragged and placed
across tie rail road that he night iae
might PASS over him. and thus lead to the
inference that The cars had caused his
death. UnforsunaieIy for the murderer,
the cars came downaon The other track.
and the body waseiiscovered ID ihe morn.
ing inst A. i h.s lSs5 ',eed
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-04-25

Governor BRIGGs, Of Massachusetts,.
stated ID Ten. pefance meeting held =,
the Boston State House. That ID eighty
oae townships Of thai State, thirteen
thousand drunkards had been restored 10
sobrieiy through the fundamentally Of
Washing,onian efforts.
The Evansville journal., 1844-04-18
New Brick Yard.

EOHN GREEK resp ectfully informs his
e. friends and the public generally that he has
commenced the above business at the yard FORM
erly occupied by VIM. Walker in Lilleston Il
Pinkham's enlargement, where he intends max
ing and keeping on hand stock brick for fronts
also slop and sand brick, hedge ana circle wei
brick All of which; he will sell at PRICES Tt
SUIT THE TIMES, and he hopes by his strict atten-
ton TO business TO merit liberal share of pub
lie patronage. JOHN GREEK.
N. B. he will also exchange any thing in his
line for approved PRoDUcE.
Ten or twelve good steady hands wanted at
the above yard.
Evansville April 5th, 1874, 3m.