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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-07-03

The Price of Wheat-We understand
that some Of the Flour dealers Of. Wash
ington county have5been contracting for
wheat, TO be delivered in August. al 81
per bushel. This. we believe, is ia con.
sequence Of information received from
New York; aud is, doubtless, owing TO
the contemplated failure 10 the crops Of
Great Bfitsin-which news was brooght
out by the last steamer. II the next arri.
val should confirm the news Ola failure
we may, with good cause. calculate upon
receiving fair price for our grain. Per
sons whose attention has been particular
ly directed to this branch OF business, are
Of opinion that the surplus on hand from
last year, is by no means large and as
portions Of our country have suffered a
material failure, the demand for grain cam
not but be great, in case we should be
called upon to make Up the deficiency in
the English market.
U,rs.sIa,... y L.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-07-03

j etRipe Tona,os we're sold in Charleston. S.
C. on Thss,day last.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-07-03

William Smith,lhe free egro man Who
was found guilty by 4he jury for the al.
tempt to kill William Frethy,a white man,
mate Of the brig Calisio, 10 February last,
was sentenced few days since by Judge
Baker, 10 be hung on the 22d day Of Au-
gust next. After receiving the sentence
81 death and on bis way 70 the Jail. 10 Gus.
tody ofthe Sheriff be asked the question
why did the judge put off the time Of
his execution 50 long?-Norfok Herald
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-07-03

m=The Rockingham Register states thai the
Whea. crop in that county will be an average
one. III
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-07-03

nTA BRUSH Fleet has been ordered ffou
The West Indies 10 the Gulf Of Mexico.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-07-03

Sentence Of Robinson On Saturday
last, William Rcbinson, recently convict
ed 10 the Superior court. OF murder in the
second degree, was brought Quito receive
bis sentence. Judge Duncan. in com
menins upon the enormity Of the crime,
Of which The .prisonerhad been found gull
~, originating in intemperate and disco
lutte habits, and in reference to the penal
~. which. 10 the surprise Of nearly eve.
~ one. be had escaped, spoke very feel
iDgly, and with evident emotion. gave
him som counsel as 10 his future life,
which /, is hoped he may carefully heed.
He was then sentenced 10 The Peniteniia-
~ for Eighteen Years. - ClnkS6urg, Va.
Republican.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-07-03

II IsThe Gettysburg (Ps.) Star states that the
Wheat cropin Adams County is better thi: year.
than il has been for the last fifteen years.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-07-03

Paiaful Scenes at an Execution. An
immense multitude. some IL 900 people
Of both sexes, assembled at St. Louis to
witness the execution Of Il. H. Hecker,
for The murder Of Delarue. He was con
vic:ed under what the jury considered
strong circumsiantial evidence, but con-
tinued 10 protest 10 the last that "a man
whom / treated as my friend is the muir.
derer." declining. however, TO name him.
He tainted twice during The hour of pre-
pafation and at the gallows. upon which
he was held up BY the executioner 10
adjust 1g the rope. At the 6nal momen
the turnkey was 50 affected that he stag
gered down the steps Of the platform and
Immediately tainted. Such painful spec
tacles, every way disastrous in their in,
auence, are avoided in many ofihe State,
BY the humane provisions for private exc
culions.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-07-03

TIA msnufaciory Of false money has beer
discovered at Mexico.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-07-03

Works of .art- Mr.. Lester. u s. Con.
sui Of Genoa, has brought with him two
works Of art. which have afforded Us .,
greatdeal o. pleasure. One IS 40 origi.I
nal portrait nt EAmericus Vespucius, The.
Eonly one in italy, and which was present.
ed TO Mr.. L BY the family. Twas taken
by Brongino, and has been preserved BY
the lneal descendants Of The Vsspuei "a,
mify with the greatest care
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-07-03
THOMAS W. DoRR.

The statement made ia The Providence
Gazette that the Commiitee appointed
on the spbjectsat the last session OF the
Rhode Island Legislature would report an
Act Of the present session providing for
the discharge 81 Dorr without bis rights,
turns out 10 Be- Incorrect The Commit.
tee submitted report on Wednesday
week. IN which they deprecate any action
by The Legislature in the premises which
would tend 10 unsetile the great conser.
va,iye principle established BY the recent
events 10 the history Of The State. They
are ofrthe opinion that the unconditional
liberation Of Dorr would lead ioihis. He
has appealed from the judgment OF The
Supreme Court Of the State to the Su.
preme Court Of the U. States. aud the
Committee recommend the legislature 10
calmly await the decision Of The highest
Tribunal known 10 the constitution anc
laws Of the country.
A minority report was presented by q
member Of the committee. Jesse S. Tour.
tellott. Esq. who took different view Of
the case. and urged the immediate uncon.
dilional Liberation of Dorr, believing that
such course was demanded BY the ma
iority Of the voters 10 The State. He did
not believe that the liberation Of Mr. Dorr
Internationally would be taken as an ac-
acknowledgement on the part Of the Legisla-
ture tbatthe government had acted wrong
fully toward him, bur. on tho contrary,
thought that such action on the par, OF
those opposed to Mr.. Dorr would rather
be looked upon as just ard maenanimous.
! Bali. .amer
The New York Tribune Of Saturday morning
says:
We learn By gentleman from New
port that the Senate Of Rhode Island has
unanimously passed bill for the unconx
ditional liberation OF Dorr. The House
would doubtless concur.
p, S. The bill has since passed the House by
: vote Of 81 to 9. The Providence Journal Of
Saturday says
Thomas w. Dorr was released from pfi.
son yesterday. in accordance with the pro-
visions Of the actof amnesty. Some Of
his friends, who betrayed and deserted
him in :he hour Of danger, took occasion
to nantes. their devotion 10 him by firing
cannon. They afterwards formed pro-
cession., headed by drum and fife, end
escorle, him to the house Of Hezekiah
Wilerd Col. Wales, of couse. acting as
marshal
This act does notrestore Mr.. Dorr to his rights
and privileges un,ilshe has taken the following
cath:
4 Il do solemnly swear Tor affirm that
will bear true faith and allegiance to the
State of Rhode Island and Providence
Plantations; and that | will support The
fConstitution Of this State. So help me
God. Tor this affirmation make, .anc
give upon the peril OF the penalty Of per
jury J"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-07-03

Immigration We learn from The u
S. Boarding Officer a,the Quarantine ha,
1910 passengers arrived at this port from
foreign ports during the last two days
MI Y Courier. III
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-07-03

/ Assumed Names and Royal DISCUSSES. ~.
Captain Elliott. the British Represents.
tive in Mexico and Texas is said 10 have
passed through Vera Cruz under an as.
sumed name; and the French Ministe,
who is.mauaging the Texan intrigue un'
der the assumed hame Of Mons. Saligny,
| Is Frenchman called Dubois. sent ou'
by Louis Philippe. to persuade, ,, Texas y
reject Annexation. and tohelp Elltotl am
The British in.sIesisnse, and rumor now
has il that she is to transportIihe French
Charge 10 Texas. This is no more than
right or fair. A French man -of.war is
one week running Of errands for the Bit
fish Charge; why should not an English
cruizer perform the same office for the
Frenctman the next."
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-07-03

The Rnrnt District. The Pittsburgh
Chronicle states that about fee hundred
buildings are in the course OF erection in
the burnt district" The number alrea-
dy completed is supposed 70 be something
over one hundrsd, By next autumn the
greater portion Of lhe burnt district will
/ be, rebuilt, and in most cases with good
and substantial brick buildings.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-07-03

The Rev. L. P. W. Balch. Rector Of
ST. Bariholomew's Church, City Of New
York, has been chosen Chaplain 10 the
Order Of Cincinnati, instituted BY Wash
ington and his faithful officers TO perpetu
ale the memory Of their tolls and suffer
ing in the war of independence.-F Fred
Herald,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-07-03

Dea1 Of a Revolsiioner. ~ Captain
VIM. Ramsay. Or she Army Of the Revo-
luton. died in Boone County. Missouri.
on The 9Th Of May. q! The advanced age
Of I04 years.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-07-03

Execution Respite negro Jerry
was hung 1at Campbell Court-house on
Friday week, in pursuance OF bis sentence,
for the daring attempt some r1ouths ago
TO N urder bis mistress, Mrs. Mohr, Of this
ceunty-sn attempt, the failure Of which
seems 10 be almost miraculous. An inn
mense concourse of persons Witnessed the
scene. We understand tina: Jerry admit
led the justice Of bis sentence, and ex
pressed deep contrition for his crime 90
We learn also that for some days previous
to bis execution. be bad declared, that
his supposed confederates in guilt, NEGRO
Harry and bis wife Sally, who were con-
victed upon his voluntary testimony, and
with him sentenced to be hung. are en-
liirely guiluess Of all participation sin the
murderous attempt. and that bis testino.
nv against them was false throughout
III they, indeed, be innocent. il will be
foriu1 ate that they were respiied for tbir-
ty days by The Executive, (instead Of be-
| ing pardoned. as. from misinfofm alton. we
stated in our lastpaper-) Bot we under
stand that no Credits given TO Jerry's re-
cent declarations. and that public opinion
| is still, as heretofore. decisive as to their
guilt. and equally decisive as 10 the me-
cessi,y OF infic,ing upon them thefpenal-
" Of The law. Thisindeed. was rendered
m anifeu by the proceedings Of large
public meeting held at tie couaty COURT
house on the day Of Jerry 5 execution,
(but which have not yet reached US. in
which the interference Of the Executive,
in respiiing Harry and Sally for thirty
DAYS. was strongly condemned.
[LyncL5rg Tirginian.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-07-03

A miserable calchpenny, purporting 10
be an account Of the loss of the steam
ship President. and thecapture Of The pas.
sengers by pirates, attributed 10 DR.. Lor.
ner, Of Cuba. is iE Circulation in this city.
i was printed in New York, but. like an
almanac u adapted 10 any meridian. Asst
Is humbng. OF course j. will have an
extensive circulation, ~. s. Jour.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-07-03

Santa .Hnna--A. Havana correspondent
OF the Charleston Mercury. abiding to
the arriva. Of Santa Anna al that place,
says-"The General is aipresent residing
IN the city; be appears quite cheerful.
and in conversation is agreeable his wife
is very young, not more than seventeen,
and has a.sweet and pleasant face; she
appears in manners almost girl. II is
the Generals intention TO remain here un.
ill the end Of February, when. il events
do not again call him 10 Mexico, he will
make Venezuela, i: is said, his future re.
sidence,''
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-07-03
Iasaniiy Produced By Rsading

Iasan'iy Produced By Rsdding
The Clarksvills Tennessee) Sta6d
gives the adventures pf beautiful young
Efady who became insane afew weeks ago
from reading novels, and fed from her
home Oh the 29.h. ult.. in the garb,of a
MAN. She arrived al Ciarksvllle seeking
employ ment as . jopraeyman tailor, which
she obtained Her father arrived . few
days ai.er, aud suScsededIin finding her.
She was conveyed 10 Lunatic Asylum.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-07-03

George W. Kline, ESP, a wealthy ana
distinguished lawyer al Lebanou. Pa, com.
mitted suicidesa lev days age bysbooting
himself He bad been laboring under de-
rangement Of mind for some time, caused
by the death nj hie ns-i- l-.-L.--
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-07-03

An individual regularly attends church
al Spaldlng twice every Sunday. and the
coat be appears in 90 those occasions ho
has worn forty years, bis bat seventeen.
and bis shoes4fiteen years Eng paper.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-07-03

Summer IN Charleston The Mercury Of the
25ih ullimo says
We are passing through the hottest
June in the memory Of man. tits impos-
sible 10 think. TO work, 70 read still more
to rest. Exposure 70 the sun Is a. the risk
Of life. We heard Of adeath yesterday
from If. and expect 10 hear of more. On
Monday The thermometer stood q U.s. for
several hours, and vas above 900 At sun
set.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-07-03

A wriierin the AlbanyIArgus estimates
the loss Of property BY FIRE ID the United
States within the Hast three months, at
$4,000. 900 Perhaps be should have
said North America. which would have
included the great FIRE at Quebec.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-07-03


Cholera at Calcutta - We have already
published an extract from a letter dated
a Calcutta. AIril 4. which says that the
cholera was raging there. and thai from
i've TO six hundred died daily, though no,
many bad died among the shipping. The
Boston Advertiser states iha, letters to he
Sth have been received in thai civ.
Most OF these letters do moi allude 10 he
cholera, while one mentions the disorder
as being more than usually prevalent.
The season Of the year was sickly one /:
and among The lowest class Of the inhabi.
tants. who live precarious life, and eat
unvholesone food. the mortality is unusu.
ally great.
The follosing recipe is said 10 Be sovereign
cure for bed bugs:
Take quantity 81 phale OIL. and about
the same quantity Of lard or tallow. sim
mer them few minutes together. so as
they will mix Apply the mixture with
feather Or fine brush, iothe crevices and
Joints OF The bedsteads, md these yarmin
win not only desert the bed but leave
the room.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-07-03
6EE PRESS.
AEHgpOWM:
ADAY MORNING.
.IssIg Q. 1915:


We hopeFlhe edisofs II the National I6selIi.
&lneer wilfisks he trouble 10 explode the mis-
efably deceptive statement Of the " Usion,s 10
reference 10 the pamber Of Removals. under the
jackson and Van Buren, Administrations. The
deception is 10 this, TIA, il refers TO removals OF
"kigh eOesr," only. The lruihris, 10 1920 and
1880, Jackson swept out almost every onponent
from Office, except 10 few case. where personal
considerations such as connection By blood Or
marriage with high ACKNOWLEDGEMENT the 10.
eumbenis and clerks in the depaEuentsTho had
~ votes or political influence.
when Van Bnfen came into cfice, be found
but few 10 remove, and The game with him would
have been, "dog eat dog" Even now, there
are but few Wings 10 Office, Capt. Tyler having
fenetled out the "clay men" in all important
positions. Mr.. Polk, therefore, must remove
Tyler democrats, for bis game in reference 10
Wings will be necessarily rather limited.
The statement In the Gun ion" il gross cheat,
and The records win prove il. The Giles Of the
Globe and Nslinnsl InieIlissncer Of 1893 and
1880 will give il The lie, when examined.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-07-03

Two girls between the ages Of fourteen
and iifteen wears. were drowned Al Million,
VI. lsst week. One Of them having gone
into The river 10 baihe, got beyond Der
depth. when her companion went 70 her
assistance. and they both sunk together.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-07-03

HoRRtD LIN one Of the public schools
at New Orleans, little boy about ten
years old, named jacob Polhemus. was
confined in a dark room for bad behaviour.
Il appesrsihere was a square hole in the
Top Of one Of the doors. to which be climb
ed. with the aid Of piece Of board, and
on inserting bis head 10 the hole. ihe board
slipped and left him hanging. He was
found perfectly dead. having been 10 that
position probably an hour. The poor lit.
tie fellow was very spIightly and inieili.
gent. and the only son Of widow lady;
and the sorrow Of the griet-stricken mo-
iher. when informed Of Der bereavement,
was most piiisble.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-07-03

Very nearly 5000 packages OF DOM.
tic goods were eypo ,,,sa ., rom New ~
from ne lst tonaf.an.-- Messrs. Gsctfs 81
Sfif1. mefehan,s q Mancbes,er, England.
have contributed foEIhe relief OF the suf-
ierers in Plt.sbureTthe>sum Of three hun
bred and twenty dollars These gentle
men are Americans by birth. Mr.. Crafts
vas a Bos,onian and Mr.. Sill 4 Phladel-
bhian, .f.F.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-07-03
MEXICAN AFFAIRS.

We End The annexed paragraph in the New
York Sun, translated from Mexiean papers
hsouehI By the harqae Anahuac, lately arrived
at that pOri from Vera Crsz.
The decree granting pardon 70 Santa
Anna ard his officers has been published.
Santa Anna is banished from the country
Joreoer. and not for len years. as before
stated. canalizo and Bsssadre are ban
ished for ten years. Rejon. BaraDda,
Haro, and Tanafiz. who fed, the Co
vernmeatMili provide for hereafter. Each
oi the above will receive pension equal
to one-hslf the pay they received when
under Santa Anna. But this pension is
lost # they change their residence % any
other place Than that which the Govern
ment points out. By the decree the Pc
cnnisry responsibilities Of these persons
is not Withdrawn. Consequently, Santa
Anna CanaliEo, and the four sx-MiGis-
tiers, were Obliged TO satisfy all their credi-
tors before leaving the country"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-07-03

Fashions IN Georgia. The Spirit says
that summer clothing in Georgia consists
Of + shirt collar and pair Of spurs
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-07-03

The Goyerncrof Iowa has vetoed The
bill for submitting the nsiiution To- the
people again next August. This willkeep
that Territory out Of The Union another
year.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-07-03

The Cotton CroP Reports Of 4 fayora-
bic character come 10 us from most Of the
cotton growing States.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-07-03

Qui,eJa stir has been created at Lowell
by the introduction Of new cotton spin.
ming frame which has just been put into
operation there tits said TO require but
one lftte powsr and will make more yarn
and Of more eren t,eist at about tpo thirds
thfeIpsnse Of tie other kinds Of frames in
use.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-07-03

I A Horned Snake The Macon, Ala.
Republican states that adorned snake was
recently killed on the plantation Of Mr.
W. w. Moore, about I6 miles from Tus-
kogee. II il described as being between
six aud seven feet long. colored mreb
ike The raiilesnske, having at The end q
the tail horny spur, capable Of heinz
opened from which protruded sharp ;n 7
siru'nen, supposed 70 be sting. This
serpent il believed 10 be identical With
what is sometimes called The Hoon cnaLa.
from the fact that il occasionallv s,srrrs.
the form Of hoop. and propeIs ';,s,If al.
ward in thai shape.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-07-03

The efforts Of the Treasurer OF the Stale
o! Pennsylvania 10 procure payment Of
The interest Of the State debt due in Au-
gust nezt are promptly seconded BY the
county authorities 10 various sections Of
the State and there is no doubt thai The
interest will be paid as soon as i falls due.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-11-06
The Coiony of Liberia.

From the Richmond Enquirer copy the following
letter from the naudet OF the L. S Squadron nn the
coast of Africa illustrative Of the manners Of the eni.
granite to the American coluny that coast:
Extracts from letter of Commodore Skinner dated
March Sd, le45. off Monrovla, West Africa, u. s
Ship jamestown
"General Lewis called board yesterday and invi,
ed Captain Z. and myself to due with Mrs Governor
Roberts To morrow. The Governor is absent in the
'Imxon but is expected to-morruw. they are both
mua toes. Lewis is Naval Storekeeper and is gen.
tel. Intelligent man. Commodoie Perry was delighted
with the q ,vernnr, as well as Lewis aud his family"
10Th. The authorities dncd with us Yesterday and
assure you conducted themselves much like gentle.
possible; they well bred modest and ppli,e
aud were without d'uh, pleased with their treatment
never met white the middle ks Of life euna
10 them IN manners or intelligence. The colony j.
arvlng and is worthy the patronage of cjuntrv.-
II the Tree blacks of our LAID could only see the country
wt IL. and .. the advantages these people enjoy in a
lind Vt tarr own living under equltsble laws and en-
JyIns all thr rights of reemen. they would newer re
msin \ nerirz. Here intelligent industrious mar
will always succeed and altan respectabiiily."
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-11-06
p A "Jinnker" IN search Of an of,es,

TIL, editor Of the .Journa,"a Locoftco concern
,ublisled al White Plains (N. Y has recently return
~ home from visit to Washington city, where he lel
!. with odd Father Richie, he somewhat praneI,
.,,lre the editor of the Court Journal. While a
W..hnplon he states that he was informed by Mr.
p;.bie that ..Colune Dick Johnson" having som,
..,,h. AGO called a, the White House, pay his re-
u..,. 10 tile Presidents LADY, The Court Editor asked
~. coosel VIVA, he should say of Mrs. Polk when he
,.,ro.d to Kentucky The Interesting narrative pro
.>vhy, What shall sayln CALCULATED the gallan,
ca,,r.l shall say that Mrs Polk is the mos, beau
I'll the must elegant, the most accomplished, the most
",..,ble and the most worthy lady have me, with
"kW. bino.onp The Colonel married
III, on. v no has not wife, might say as much as
s' IhI,ll Of the Presidents excellent lady, and
:. A..ncd a. over rating her, Queen NlciorIs would
go, bu, as Factory Girl in holiday suit. IN com
r,;.n with the present lady Of the White House al
Warrington
VIVA will saw that the editor of the Journal does not
80, an effect Who will venture to say that lie will
mn, rel one2 "A dukedom to beggar!y denier" that
:. ANN. firm or olher, he receives donceur from thu
,uble treasury within reasonable period. II not
,.h,, are adula,ion and sycophancy worth!