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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-01-16
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Prialers rnsy boast Of The value Of their AIT. bu
the mas, Of she people. IN spite Of ihe weekly
not daily pleasure sordee fr6m The press. siiIl COO
linas 20 PiseesOta POOR es,insse upon The fssIli.
lies lhus ,Fsrded Yet. glance =, she early his,O
y uf our country, will show the decided advantage
which she present generation hsse over their pres
eessors-
Atthe present era. the people have daily advice.
ofihe acts and doingi Of thrir rulers What "a,
their condition but little ihaR century ago
Aeeordngto Hening. il was notsniil The wear sss,
that an edition II our Laws vas printed in Virginia
Previous 20 tlatSperiod. the acts Of each session
t=hicreris'ed only in nGHHscribt) we're promuE-
gstedby being resdtOi the people At The beginning Of
every moa'hly court. and By having copies deposit
ed II The Clicks oee for the inspection Of All thoss
Who wished TO consult them. The su5sfanee Of the
ls<s "a, eompnieatsd by the representative Of eael
paHfaEoH 70 bis aeishbors, OF his return from the
House Of Bargesses
4 most capital custom prevsled al that early pc
riad, however. With We think il would not be a.
miss 10 initiate II the present era-oserbnrdened =,
We IRE with The iIlifHde Of isss upoa ,inosi eve.
~ subject OF imPortanee-snd that custom was,
- whenever Law required amendments. 10 re-aaaei
IL, sifh he amendments snfredSced into The 5ody Of
IL. This gas attended. las The Compiler ja.,', oh
serves With peculiar sdvahtsges-for the people q
once heard the Ishok Lsss on subject, without be-
ing compelled 10 ask The sdt,ee ef counsel, or u
resoEf 10 the slerksree for reference TO The onIy
copy extantin their county"
| The complaint now justly q. that 700 are com
PEELED 10 search, in person orby counsel, hroug]
vofnes. 10 ascertain by which Of the muIIiiud,
OfIawsyOa are 10 be governed As to the lam
La+ss doubt whether two LAWYERS in all Virginia
can tell Us shat they are or where they are to b,
found, after whole weeks diligea, study, nigh
amp day.
We, therefore, 20 back With pleasure u the Gus
tom Of our areesiors and ask modern Law -giver
TO simplify eondense and pack info one statute u
that relates 10 one suhjeet-for We assure then
that even With the aid Of the art Of printing.
far worse on than the unsophistisated people OF III
18th century.
We trustour modern legislators will take small
lesson Of wisdom from their predecessors Of ID
'oiden time and cease to burih-n our statute book
With references to old laws. Let each age carr,
with IL its 1wn acts, in distinct and separate fora
and let usssye our ''go sheadp people from the ip
hterminAbie labor OF looking thfough masIy record
for any other purpose than thai of amusement
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-01-16
no CAPITALISTS.

The property offered for sale at Hsrrcrs.Fer-
~, BY Mr. PLTRIcK BTRSE, is one thai should
engage The attention of capitalists, as il has
within lis bounds, several SHES for the erection
Of pg6Iic structures, which night be turned 10
aSfsptsge by capitalist or sn snrerprising
'eoppsay. There are within The limits Of the
surrey about seventy acres, and the premises a.
ford 80 excellent site for any branches Of ma
hufacture, reqahinga water pOwer-afler an
examination BY competent engineers, this To-
eality has been deemed TO possess superior ad-
vanisges ID this respect. II is contagious 10
the Nstjonal Armory. and The Baltimore.a ohio
Rail Road passes near H. u is also thought,
that Foundry or Ropewslk could be esisb-
lished there with much profit. To persons Of
enterprise, possessed Of moderate capital,
this property would Be worthy Of attention.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-01-16
CLEANLINESS MAsAzIyE.

/ The eniefprising proprielc, Of this monthly has
taxee almost every Source of fashionable aitrac-
tion 10 his January number--and as this is ia
vorsbie time, we,recommend 10 our readers who
wish nea. and agreeable psrlor companion in
The best OF the light monihiies. to improve the
opportunity presented 10 an opening volume. II
IS embehished Whh four engravines, all 81 them
aesuti'ul-lhe ihreo representing the Chiefs
Daughter, a Mandan Chef add the Residence II
Robert II. Rose, Esq, OF Snsqnehanna County.
Penn, being finished in the highest style of art.
and the fourth being a'llf- like and Characters
tic portrait If Edgar A. Poe. ESQ IA writer Of
moch distinction. The articles are well written
-pariskins OF that high lone e sent iment which
ought 10 charsclerize'the literature II our :oun
Inv. That Mr.. GRAHAM is model Of energy
snd enterprise is apparent from the following
extract which We cut from the Philadelphia Spi
Ifitof The Times:
\ -''Grahsm richly deserves the unprecedented
issecess he has met With. When we reflect thar
Ihelcame to Philadelphia al swelye years Of age.
Ga farmer bow with capital Of ten dollars in
Ms pockei-ihai'by his ind lsry ard patient stu
ay.isborips during The day and Studying eli night,
hokas weshappen toknow from his examioers-
thathis hisi essay 10 the literary field was as an
Assistant Editor with us 10 The Times-that he
subsequently took hold OF an old exploded maya.
zine. calfsi"The Casket." and by indomiiable
Energy and perseversnce has raised his book to
Ehe highest popularity in this country and Ed
pope within New short years.-we bail his sue
cess as that # * self made man richly meri'ed,
ana honorable to\ him and Inc country. Whist
Young man ia Ensiand, or any part or Europe,
eonld have done the name"
The Winchester Republican ia speaking Of
Grshsm's Magazine, SAYS:
= 'tAs an evidence Of Gfaham's success, 10 win
lping for bis Magazine CORDIAL welcome in this
frgiea, we understand that heseuds upwards Of
Jbriy numbers TO the WiRchesteslpcst Office"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-01-16


A rare opportunity IS nov offered p pe-sori
tffem distance, who desire 10 Phrehase 10
themselves comfortable home 10 Jeiekson, a
some cfthe most eligible farms. and those undsI
the best state cf cultivation 10 the coun'y. are
offered fsr sale
sBszlI .9ir.'' Ihe residence q L. W. WAsHIro-
r0E. Esq, IS offered for sale This farm con
1iains $50 Acres Of as choice land IS the cooaIy
can bsaa cs, and lies il healthy and eligible
section Of country. The wsoefesler aud Poio-
mac Rail Rose passing along lis boundsry-halI
mile frrm The Ferry Tprnpike -5 miles from
tfiafpers-Ferry. and 81 miles from charIes,oun
There are $50 acres cf cleared land II lies CON-
pact aut nearly FIRMS square, With The timber
eoniigoOas. The Ls9d IS all Limestone and
vel adapted Io-whest growing. predicting Al
large crops ssany in the neighboihood; every
field is seesssibie 10 running water. The i'm
proEemen;s are iwp-story Stone House, win
every oui-5uiding ID render farm complete.
Adjoining ID Is farm IS hrs,-rs,e Merchant Mill.
JAsEssu. RaEsos. Esq. oGsrs far sale, tract
Of land consisting e35 acres, within 81 miles Of
chsfieslown, 10 the vicinity oflhe Sksnnondsle
Springs. and within "a miles Of the winches
Ter and Potomac Rail Road. seyen miles II Har.
pefs Ferry, and within tso miles of several
large Floar Mills and two woollen Factories.
The Tract i divided into iwp farms: oae
containing 3s4 aes The ofhee 45l sc,es-bSth
having Comfortable improvements. with the ne.
cessary oog-builJings. They aEe situated ID a.
agreeable and heafihy reghborhocd. Their,
IIaFe nine reyerfiiline Springs on the tract. anC
40 abundant snppIyof wafer in each field. A
foe opportunity is offered 70; any one DESTROYS O
Vesiing their money in lsnd
Mr2JAcen STRrDEa, offers On, excellent farm
eoptaining ll0 acres. The land is 10 good tila
bic erdef. and lies in healthy situation. Is vel
a. 40 eligible one-The Baltimore AID ohit
Rail. Rosd passing Immediately through it with
in imlss Of he Old Furnace, 40 importsn
point 90 Che Chesapeske and Ohio Canal. sbC
being within mi,es Of Ha1per Ferry Th,
soil Is Of an excellent quality and now welfm
proved FOR The production II wheat or any oihe
crop common 10 the country, There are nun
Der n frs, rate spring, on, and two streams o
water running through thefsrm.
Mr.. HExRY BoTELER, residing within half
mile Of Shepherdstown, offers his farm for sale
eonisining 93l acres. This farm lies within
half mile Of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
/ and in the ntighborhood OF the Potomac Mills
renders it desirable, being easy ef access i,
marker. There is a large lianestone spring which
supplies ,hs farm with running wsterFin most o
The fields. Ms elise proximity to Shepherds
town makes ieyery desirable, and The land is o
az excellent qualify
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-01-16
TEXAS DEBr.

The statement so ofien made in Congress and
elsewhere, thai The amount OF the debt Of Tex
as is unknown, has been corrohorated by the
newly elected Piesidentof that Republic in his
recent message TO the Texan Congress. One Of
his recommendations to iha, body is .sthe pas
sage Of law for a,esrtaining and classifying the
public debt Of the country, BY reqaiing all per-
sons having claims against tito present the same
to the Treasury Department within definite
period" Yet with this ackno Judgement on
the part Of the President Of that Republic, do
We find some Of our American regulators, with
an oyer-weehiug anxiety, pressing the claims of
Texas with her millions Of public debit Il is in
deed menstrous thing, whilst the American
name has been dlshonereG and whilst the country
has stood disgraced in the eyes If the world in
consequences Of The sin Of reputation. as We
could not pay our own debts, tha, We propose ID
assume The debts Of foreign nation 10 an indie.
finite amount We know neither what these
debts whether len or twenty millions OF
dollars, or twice that amouni-and Just as little
do We know what the resources Of Texas are,
Rherewith 10 meet this debt Should not per.
sonal respect, national honor. every feeling of
patriotism, prompt rs to preserve our own credit
and character before going abroad 10 pay the
debts OF foreign country,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-01-16
CHARLIE STDwM.
THURSDAY MoRM1nc,
JANUARY is. isls.
TnE WING LADIEs or JErFEnsox.


], tine hat ihe Lidie, OF Jsger,on. re-
hovaed for ihefr beauty and isiell.ei. sheald
Iaose 10 ealing nee5ng for he -per9oss a.
:prnise an auxiliary ss.Atialion 10 assist ia
Fei,ias fIads sr the eftcsioa Of sialss 70 lien
~ clay. We are sure tina: heir ineriness arises
from 10 lack Of interest ID ne Wig cause -
They are nov, a. ever, wings 10 heart, good
andtrae. and are a. muehfdevuted 70 the sue
cess Of The cause . lheyever we're But, ike
altof the s.S they are ind Ienesd ia ,h,ji actions
By ehemi3aey, and dislike appearing ~ the
uofldsbosy sage Of selion.l IL hi, matter how
ever. We eonjure Ihem 10 come up-lsnis = will
log a.hasd t.'lhe;t HEARTS voUIl prompt hem
Msetings Of the LSdes 6te being held al over
The Oh DOminion, and vs do Bos vsal the La
dies q JsEerscn 60 BE lack 10 BE discharge Of
duty, which We are ,ute they an feel proud 10
be privileged TO participate IN. snaone which lheJ
must hail 9th fIeasuie. The erection ar The
Statue originated viih he Ladies, ADD up6er their
susrises it is 10 be carried oal TIE bright
eyes and sweet smiles Of The Ladies LINT add.
lio6al aid. pfodueips zeal snt esihusis Em before
Ilhe g'eai battle vas, fought, and We Know full
Wei, that ne still have iheir hearts ia tbe good
Whig eshse. though defeated We Be. we are
fsioieed TO zee with uhal enihssiastic patriotism
The Ladies Of Richmond. Lynchbure, and Other
places, seize on4he Proies1 Of erecting Siatue
10 The immonafclay. Womsa'. hearl Is 81 says
found on the right side ir politics, as well as o.
Their nsuers. She pereeives ard feels Abe infg-
enes which Wing principles must have upon the
happiness and purity Of bur race, and. 10 Hsafy
Clay, personally, she RECOGNIZES aud sdmires
efhose qualities 10 whchthe female bosom has
never been ipssnsible, gsniusl courage, honor
and msgnsaimily.
Ladies Of jefferson call meeting al once !
Organize, and let those sneefine 'sdemoefaticH
gentry Who atiemp, TO riJicule ihe idea o. La
dies taking part 10 The questions Of the day.
which are ALIKE n.omenious 10 them, see that you
are possessed or The same indomilstle Wing spir.
! i in adysfsiy, that youaweIe when lhe skies
we're bright. and all things argued brilliant iri-
umph.
Then twlne for him the laurel wreath, l.,
d.. And time shall keep i green and bright
And raise his statue wheie the beams
OF morning pour their earliest light.
Then early lead your children there.
And while thryisp his honors& name,
Bfeaihs over them mofher's prayer.
That they may emulate his fame -
i s. Since the shove has been in tyre, we
have received notice from the Ladies, calling
q meeiingon Friday Afternoon next, Of 2o'cloek
Of lhe sPresby,efian Lecture room Let there
be q full attendance on The part Of tie Wing
Ladies. Come, animated with the thought that
you are engaged in work which is worthy OF
your noblest exertions.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-01-16
A vALuADLE AyoRK..

There has been lefl forsale at this Office. a
comprehensive Atlas, Geographical, Historical
and Commercial, BY T. G, Bradford, containing,
abou, one hundred maps. The work is4sn in
valuable one, and should have a place ID every
we'll selected library. The maps, plans. and
charts are illustrated BY corious tables, placed
IA immediate connection with them thus Ien.
ieriag The work for consultation on he topics 10
Nhiea L is,ievoied, in The highes, degree con-
-venssut. The great nemeer of he maps, snd
the vast ilaouDt Of matter Of eetgraphi-
caL historical eoamereis, and statistical mature,
embraced ia Inc voipme, together With The con-
veaieni mode Of srranSeinent, makes The work
one Of gres, ialeres, 10 AL classrs Of readers. :
Ma6y Of the plans and charts are new 10 desisn,
sad no. only caEious and iatsIes'ing, bat in
potsant. Is they ssrve 70 .eaavey aesnte.s i'm
psessions. where imperfect or srroaeocs o0es
are likely TO prevail
The original price 81 'h- werkEasSio The
wsrk viii nov Re sola for S.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-01-16
sa,47fi.a7s 81
$l.o7o.oo 90
Capi,sl Stock.
Ss.4z7.a7s 81

give observe that Mr. HreH coEwAr, Of
the Fayette Mills. frederick Co Va, tformerly
Of Jsferson,) has presented each Of the win.
chester Editors with ! barrel OF Aour. The su.
Perioriiy of The 0our is highly lauded. as we
presume il deserves. II MEG. however, Sin
the goodness Of bis heart" had only sent bar.
sci TO our keeping, we could judge much sbeiier
Of It's quality. Me- c understandable business,
in making presents 10 printers. We trust TOO,
that he does not intend confaing bis iOeraliiy 10
the Editorial corps in Winchester alone. We
shall see III
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-01-16
Washlngten conntr nank.

Reports prefudicial to the credit Of his insii-
tuition, we're 10 circulation, both in our town and
county last week, producing sons little excite
lnent, as considerable funds Of that Bark were
in circulation, We learn, however, from nm
doubted authority. that the rumor was altogeil,
er unfsunded and is believed 10 have originated
with some bEoker Who designed iniaring the in
.,is.Ssan 1iSsfwfrusrpru I'll me expansions and
eonuseIiuns during the las, len yesrs, and il
would be singular haiti should ful now
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-01-16
atGor. WIiphl. d Neu York makes AL ad

ezGcv. Wright, Of New York makes an adj
mirable recommendation in his Message, and
one which should be carried out not only 10
New York but 10 every Stale in the Union, 10
reference 10 betting on elections. He iecsm-
Nmehds tina, thePfaciice shosId be made punish;
able criminally. and that the parties TO every bel
made Upon the resull Of an election should be
subject to indictmeni, and. upon conviction, 10
The payment Of Al the costs IL the prosecution
and TO aNfne to lie graduated BY the amount Of
The HacerA
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-01-16
1norEL ron SALE.

Mr.. D4xrrl Esrlra, Of shepSsrd.lovn. Of
Fers bis vslnsble Hotel 80 that place for sale.
il Is large and cOmnodious, being the r'inc iPpl
one in The place, and 10 any person DESTROYS Of
keeping hotel. "A rare opP@iuni,y i, offered,
Il having good run Of custom ID tho way q
traVeI
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-01-16
1882 l.336,l96 G
62l27

Mr. Folks majority over MIR. Cav, exclusive
.of South Carolina, is 1924. If to This be adj
ded go 600 as The majority f1r Mr.. Polk in
South Carolina,-whose vote is not included
in ths above, the Legislature Of The State choos-
ing her Elec,ors,-Mr POls's aggregate majority
over Mr. Clay is 5S.2s4,
The Aboli,ionvo,e as stated above, is 62,l27,
and exceeds Mr.. Pslk's msjorily over Nj. Clay
BIZ 3,s43, Mr.. Polk, d will thus be seen, has
bssn elected President Of the United States BY q
minority Of the popular vote.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-01-16

q
On Monday in he sEsare. he cnly bgsiness
Or public charscler was i RspAft by Nj Wai-
lace. from select COMMITTEES. EseeIafine Against
he recep.icn II The Lard Fund, Mr. Cater stat
sd1,hasshs minority or the eonssnlssee might pro-
badly present counter report
SEARS.
II ..usndags Jan s
Mr.. wailace. fsom selsctcummltee~ on this {
subject, made fepof, of seme t.ngsh aarefss q
concurrence III the Res latina from the House
IL Delegates. for the reception OF NTginIaS
oupia Of the Land Fund
The Report concludes with The fslloHing re-
SOLUTIONS;
Resolved That the Act Of ConsfesS prevailing
for The Distribution Of the proceeds q she sales
pf The Public Land among The STAIRS, appfased
The All nf Sepsember Ie4l. Is vlaiali y ~ no
Consultation and breach Of the faith Of The U
aied SAFES; Is Of eangeIoas tendency. AID
ought Ia be repealed:
/ Resolved That the aforesaid resolution Of the
House 81 Delegates be rsjeessa
Amer some remarks BY MesSrs. Wallace. Shlnn,
Esllaher. Carter. and Ncsiolers as to the dispo-
sitinn Of therepnrt-is was laid 6n ihe1able and
ordered 70 be printed.
| Mr Carter animated thai The sninoriiyIot the
Committee might deem il necessary p present.
report be printed sl~o.
Il A experimental report from said commiitees
enclosing a correspondence between The chair
man II The Select Committee und The 2 esldens
| &c The Bank on Virginia, ~ the subject 81 the
dernSites .: The Land Fund.
/ lThe Piesideut Of The Benk replies hat here
haseheen no depe>iie with his Bar under The
act of Congress far The disirihuai' n-tf he pro-
ceeds of Tie sales Of he rublc lsnes ameng his
r. .fxf AZ
are nheci at al times 10 the ordinary drafts nt
The Treasurer IL The United States.
In the EafusE. resolution was adopted to 20
into the election ofthe public officers onihe l3lh.
The re,oia,ibn was laid onithe liable >ia tho Sc
ha,e. There will probably be uc change lof< Of
hcers.
The bill for the construction Of Macada.
% ized Roadiffom the Eas, Bank of New River.
BY way of NeVbern. Wythevtlle, Mariens and
Abingdon, d the Tennessee line, was the prin.
eipaT susjfcjof debate. The bill prov ded for
loan q $a0G0O0 il proportions o. SIS 900 each
iYear for foqtIyears. 10 cons,rucs said Road
| The dehaie was one cf much interest," /, was
supported. ncs, eloquently BY Messrs. Preston,
Futon f Wythe, aid Lee Of Hardy and OPP
posed liz Msssrs. Edmunds Of Halifax, Kane.
/ Witcher, Brnadls Of Caroline. and Labier-and
The debate was continued Tor three DAYS.
The bin wss finally postponed indefinitely. on
"Wednesday ~ vote Of 60 70 So isis. vois
Is considered rs giving the quietus 70 all bills for
lale nsls Improve msnt which require money
from he STATE.
i A resolution Of inquiry was offered on Toes
GAVIN the House, as 10 The psepriely Q. frlng
The first Monday 10 January az the day fot tbs
meeting bf IN 6eneral Assembly
lis unnecessary to notice the various resolu-
HONS Of inquiry, as 10 most cases no Legislation
lgtows ous If them.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-01-16

tCe The weekly Post" isNlhe title of a
paper issued in Philadelphia. BY BETA BADGER,
go. i supplies The place Of the : Forum"
and.i published at 81 per annum. Any of our
Wing friends desirUus Of procuring an able
and spirited journal from Philadelphia, cannot
DO better than to subscribe for the Weekly
Post I" Il is nest>in its typographical appear
snce, and altogether worthy of liberal sup.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-01-16

rFThe Nep York sun says. the President,
Directors sad cOmpsny.sf he plsih6eld Bank.
New Jersey, have iast:iultd Two soIis against
James Gordon Bsnuel. foflsbet ], t,ae IN The Sn-
Pepior cour,. laying damages Al So, 600; he o.
lheT 10 The Supreme coefs, damages S50,00U.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-01-16
ohio EongressIonal vote.

To lei our resders> see some evidence 81 the
fraudulent dislrictsgNof Ohio BY the Locofoco
Legislature, we annex Ehe following statement
feou the Hamilton Inlelligencer, Of the major
ities obtained BY tho several elected Members
OF Congress. last fall. There were elected s
Wing. and 10 LscOfOeos By the following ma
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-01-16

+ I-His said .hat The Ecclesiastical Commit
eeA~ho have charge f the afFausqf The do
eese with which Bishop ocdetd9nk was connect
Cd. are compdsed of fur la5men and fourIcler-
eymen. all Of whom are SAID 10 be frierdly TO
Bishop oadeTdonk. and hosule 10 The recent de-
eislon q The Benchsof Bishops. Trouble in the
Church i likely 10 grow GU, Of this cIfcum-
stance.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-01-16

tSF TIE House or Representatives OF Ohio,
b vote Of 30 10 81, has adopted resolution.
resembling those adopted at The session Of The
Legislature Of that Safe in lsl2. censurina The
Haa John Quincy Adams fol having presented
,nllhe House If Representatives. # ibe Uniled
SsAies, petition praying fOr. dissolution u The
IIhiop.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-01-16

E-The .swhi,e crsvst' is all the go among
the exclusives inSNew YORK TWAS adopted
two years since ii London as The work OF Ger.
;ain party. "YOung EngIand.n or course our
eIqaisites had 10 follow sui" and before long
We judge il wilt be .sall the rage.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-01-16

sDeThe Lexington tKy.) Observer says that
Gov. oEsley, Of that State, has declined 10 in
ierfere with The verdict Of the Jury in the case OF
Miss Della Webster, whose conviction in the
CiTcuit Court Of Fayere county for abductng
slaves took place a short lime since.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-01-16

a7LThe National Viadicater OF Texas, the
government organ, we believe. thinks that Tex
as wilfdemand better terms from the U. States
than she obtained under the late treaty, before
she will again coSsentto annexanon.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-01-16

1GOv. Porter, of Pennsylvania, has pr
doned since he has been invpower &c years). CO
criminsls, Of whom 90 were convicted Of muir.
der, lsof maDslaueh,er, and l6 Of burglary. II
is said the number Of those convicted Of minor
crimes, who are pardoned, is much greater. J.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-01-16

uSGov. Briggs states that the 2,4s7,355
slaves, Me property Of The Southern States nm
der the present apportionment, are the basis Of
represeD;atisn, equal 10 i ,492,li2 frsemen in
the non-slavtholding States.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-01-16

b@Ces.M 8. Lamar. e. President q Tex
Is Hon. Gee. n. Dallas, Vice President elect,
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