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Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-06-24

"The locofoco papers are hurling their
indignant anathemas at the representatives
who refused to vote for KNOWN LIE, in
the bill for prosecuting the war with Mex
ico." .ar
The editor of tho "Ohio Star," (or rath.
er weekly blue-kght,) from which we copy
the above, is working hard to get a reputa.
ton which will stick by him as long as he
lives-and he will have it--of the same
kind and differing only in degree with that
of Benedict Arnold. Did this libeller know
that only two in the Senate and fourteen in
the House voted against what he calls Ga
KNOWN LIEw Yes-and he deliberately
brands all the rest, including Corwin anc
the other wings who voted for the resolu
tions, as "LrARs."-American Democrat
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-06-24
And then the meeting adjourned.

HuRRAFoR MA1NE.--We are informed,
says the Belfast Journal, that the lady Of
Mr. Charles Wiggin, Of Knox, Me-, last
week gave birth to FOUR chlldren-twc
boys and two girls! The mother is do.
ing we'll. Our devil says that this will be
glorious news to the army Of occupation.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-06-24

TIE EFFEcTs. the whig exhibi-
ton here last Friday, we have heard Of two
of our citizens who have hitherto voted the
whig ticket, but say they will not this fall.
More-are coning.--Akron Democrat.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-09-03

The fr;<,f. - -
nav, .,e,,.s ~ : - ''''.s testeA
his . eb,.,. ~ ,;s-,-'.,s.- ~ me'lopo.
imm.a;,,.,v 1, 3 - - ~ 49,
n. s.- q -. '. ~ r-'ea. omee.-
-. a..-..-s.l J 81 y y iee.' ana rs neat
sh. 49, - 80, u 4. .,o ossss erean q
$3.50 - Z n,.,x 81 The I
-....,:-. sl.,.l.s ,;h.r.,l~. and Mr.. ,. B. |
Pb;l;,. Sd. .I..,l ~. , donation Of his en- |
~. IN, - 80 -, IL Hundred dollars
~. A.. q IS rres, spieasure and inter
est The dsdiea,or,| rmos, preached b. The Reg
Tnonss B. B.rcknowr 20 many Of our reaa-
ers. His iex, w.from Genesis. e8th chapter
lf7th verse. a5r dreadful Is this place =
This IL nons Utbi but tho hose 81 Cod .no
this / The gaze ofIeaysn-n The discourse
liusIly described iirich, eloquent, ana .Pp.ops.
ate. II coutsipanany striking apd peau'.'',
kp.ss,,.. "a ~ AIN !, refreshing classical
..,;.t ~, n ufoduee an agrees
s,e'.D' -e'.n e s.e
We i1Pssssioq pla M ,- 80. mo pursues
mr. Baich y a humo's 49,. 81, .,.,.n.
the even tenofof his way, .auV1.
sion, and YET have never either nestu OF
rend One ~ hiQ farmOnS Wttno0t al IN PAe1siou
~ ~. .....:....,of his mind. and Of the rich
- ssi'e''o' ~. s-..,,..,s., .,or.. VEN
MINES iion wn'ea - -,
drawn - No hanqel % more aPPtoPelA'e suo.'
1aiise out - t Aisus'on, 700 sasni 70 "
brought 10 notice, Every member Of The Church
al least, should BE- possessed Of 4 copy OF hi,
work.
~. ,,;h,,. AZ 1890, ~
- < - a.'. usan'
'he s'eesoa - mn cnuicn, Is one which b
cannot but appreciate with heartfelt gratitude
Ii is tribute 10 indefatieable and successful ef
forts in his sacred Office. and one ,;chl, s..sr,
~ vh.,ba, =. .ons;d.. -, o. -.
ss.,- s.-....,. - :, go va sapseu,
~ uss.ufnssS' y ms ''uiy Saf'siian and olame
less ine.
We cannot close this notice withouttranscrib
ing The concluding parsgrsphs Of the se,mon .
..Iet The ;mpen;tent he .l.rm.d ...;a~ -
,h., ren,;n nnconyer,ed wh.n ssrs 'n h;
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-09-03

We have been Informed hat The opsratioo
Tor eaizraf has bssn recently perfStmed win
complies success 81 DR.. srnalrl "a our town.
The oPersliop was performed On both eyes q !
negro ms1 belonging 70 Thomas Griggs, Esq,
and although the subject was about sixty years
old and had been blind fsr many mouths, his
'.iaR- has been restored perfectly.
sargieal oPerstions'i.' ~reeied DR.. S. in bis
necessary FOR individuals 2 q '.s.n +, can 81
10 have Operations Psrlolns 49,. I. ,,so a.
done equally Is wsll mere. 80, q & look
olhsf important MISTER 'na' $3.50 :, homo
dat. VIZ: that surg'csi su's A.',,;. md thu.
oughito Be sueourased y sns 1850 ~ rn,l;6ed
.s.mse,yss and are ready 10 operate for an5
,Is recurring surgery for lis relief.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-09-03
PAcrs rox MncnAs1cs.


The New York Times calls on the Working
,mSen Of our country to remember tina, AIf. Lew
~ the Democratic Chairman Of the Senate
Cpmmi,ee on Finance, during the debate on
the Tasif Bill, stated that The 9Th and 9th sec-
iipns we're both Of them Substantially COPIES
OF A BRITISH STATUE long in opera
tipnn!4
That Mr. Payne, Of Alabama, when asked
where The country would get revenue, replied !:
Easy enough-tes shall consume FOREIGN
Ggods, isstead Of goods made at home We shall
derive . revenue OF 500 900 900, II need be.
bgIMPoRTING FIVE TINES AS MASY AS
,,laA exusofdfEsfS Issea,s -
'sas represented Yhar the LABOR oflAt es12t,y
would be affected BY this bili--rEAT tsaij
Mr. McDufis, contemporary. ) ~ BUT Al
SMALL MATTER"i!
These are only few OF tie speeches made
blythe Loeofocos in Congress, who seem 10 pre :.
Ter The emPloyment1of Birth Mechanics 10
American Mechanics. Let he hard working
men remember them and their pariy a; the
poIlst
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-09-03
Elections.

4 III
iLtiNols-The result Of the elec,ionlfor Rep.
restn'stires 70 the mex, Congress from abe Stale
Of Illinois is as follovs:
Up The Isl district RoBERr SMirn (Dem.t is
re elected
u the q district, JOAN A, MccLEesASp i.
re elected.
n me y districi, oalAsDo 3. F,cnlis IS re-
elected.
elected.
re elected.
lnII The 9th district, THoMLs J. TrassEla new
member, and a Democratj is elected byihe aid
Of ane Mormon soies which eontroIled yhe dis
Iiet1 This diuici is now repesenttdby MI.
HosE
90 fae flh district, ArRAHAsi LlscoIx. good
and true Whig, is elected, to succeed tAe Hon.
EowARs D, BAEEs, lie present Represek,a,iye
who h al The head Of q regimen. snsazSt IL The
Mexican war.
Legislature comnke,e tvh;~.
-seSaie, 26: House, 81. LoeosA-sepE,e. %.
Housf,s7 WAis gain from last year-lsspale
Z, House &
MOTH cAa0L'S1s-AmOng The e1bess cleo.
. ne North casolina House Of ConmeDs ere
EpwAED .SrAsLT, KEsSEfH RarNsa AID Wiz.
LIAM r. WAsHis1r.s, widely known akd Is.
TENED as Wing Members Of Congress u 9th |
e. dsyt. 5
lkr'AEh The oaieial rel1tns Of Tie lbdana
eiee;on, as stalled in the State senIinsI eise The
follow ing result.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-09-03
OPENING OF SCHOOLS.

The attention Of parents and those having
wards under their charge. is directed to the ed
vertisements OF Academies and femaie seml'
naries Of learning, to befound 10 Inc columns
Of the Free Press.
This is the season for the commencement ~
the fall sessions Of the various scnoois; anu ~.
columns present variaty Of institutions, oil o.
.h;ch are spokeu Of in the highest manner,
.nd s.ch a which can bring catering lestimo-
,;,,,,. az .-axeellepce. The fair miss or youth
sh"eNo's, esuSt surt~-'--------s La
10 The active and busy pursuits Of life, or away
10 the secluded village OF mountain glen, where
all is quiet and calmness reigns supreme.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-09-03
GEx. scorr ErsDrc.r.rp.

|fH' &
The course Gen. Scorv marked oul
s0ne monihs since. IN reference 70 tbs
prosecution Of the war with Mexico. mel
Nth The strongest reprobslion ftom The
whole Locofoco press. from be Aroos.oOli
&c The North, 10 the Rio Gra1de on the
South : Il was declared d be inbecils.
and lacked that ssgscity which should
rnsFk tie course Of bold and vigorous
disciplinsrisn.
Al thai time Gen. Scott loEesaw with
prophetic vision. and predicted wilh IN
etring ssgacily. that The American troops
could mol be concentrated before The Isl
Or September. and that suitable arrange
ueni. for keeping up suPplies3for the ar
my could moi be effected prior 10 that pc
Rod. And what has the lspse OF time
ptoved.s Most emphaticslly aud couclu-
siseiy, that Gen. Scott was right. and the
mere. and The troops kom he States near.
est the scene Of action have scarcely been
collected into camp, and /; has been found
Impossible TO keep Up regular supplies
fox The army. when under marching or
dsrs. Wagons and mules have not yet
been purchased in sufficient Numbers 10
convey The supplies, and the army i moi
! whit better of. nor has j, made one
more successful advance step, Than Gen.
Seolt anticipated 10 bis communications
10 the War Department, months ago.
Yet, notwithstanding the complete We
ri6caiisn Of every prediction, thus sffard-
ing an entire and triumphant yindication
Of Gen, SCOTS character, fully attesiing
bis superior military knowledge. there is
neither the manliness nor gratitude 10 the
bteasis Of the editors Of these part:zsn
Journals, TO do a time worn and sear-cov-
eted veteran that justice which ID so rich
ly due him, by an acknowledgment on
their part, That. however 'hasiy the Gen !;
etai may have been at bis plate ofsoup, \
they were equally hasiy" in tAeil pre-
condemnation Of the course and policy
be had marked ost for The American
Army on The Rio Grands.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-09-03

AZ sorihs hssa. Mr. ions 3 s.s.s $500 Y
,,.s I;s 49,. a.r' :. ~ gentleman s. Vii
quaaihsd for ne high and impof,,ps s,,,;,s s =
framing youth. M, We should deem !, 10y =
supsfeFogasion y our pati 10 ssv ope ga i
eommeudasion of bis school. For y,,rs ~ !.
ACADEMY has not bseaspaironissd Win II, lin.
..s s''sn .asns up lhe heart Of a Teacher
Of erection, wuien
eomfor. Of all concerned. int-odtaEn. and
- 81 has comfortable schoolsroom, wher
| he is engaged inIteaching
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-09-03
+ CONVENTION Mrt,rIN.,

a meeting nf lhe e;,;.al. II Il,
County. Of both poli,;c.l 49, q $500
ed a the Court House - &. ss.s soassa-
gust. 70 express their op;o;s,s s = q Au-
~ 49,, g holding Convension Il alter
On motion lDr Cvrns 49,
EDwARD j Sn1rnF ~ splmiek
the Chair. and JAMES n. 's''ed~to
ed Secretary. appolnt.
EdysaSassss.
the law authoriEl is Ale sorn,;.,.
further in favor Of Representatives. .Lsq.,
the nsired basis drf upon population and a xsf;os
combined, or upon The present basis ol r. nrs.
sentation in Virginia, according to tie presen.
Constitution.
/ Resolved, That the editors in Winchester saa
Chaflestown, Be- requested 10 publish this rsse.
luton.
Oh motion Of p. II. McGuires Esq the meet.
ing then adjourned.
Il TglH CIARK. Sec H.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-09-03
Later from the. Army

.arrival Of tie .NcK;o,.-- 1,,n,,,,.e $,
Chfna By CaPt. nc Culioch1. d7,rf;pal
! q Gen. Taylor at camargo-..6d.
pdace q Capt. Duncan.
| The steamship MeKim arrive, f.os,
bfazos Saatlagoat an early hour On Sun
Ray morning, Bringing dates from poin,
iisaoei o. The 18th, and from Fam arpo. tba
present headquarters Of lhe arny. 81 ths
18th August. n NC
Capt +. L. Ball. Of the Ksn.uckv ~
iunteers Is supposed 10 have been murder.
led by The Mexicans. on the roa,l betwssn
B B. and Malsmoras. The town of
Ghina, On the Rio San Juan 65 or n
miles from Camargo, was taken On The
OH INST, by Capt. McCollocb of The
Texas Rangers, without opposition. Coi
segpln with 100 MeAicans, were Il The
town. but on helapproach Of the Amer.
cans ttey reirealed. Another Mesicaf
oePo' q arms has been found Al Maiamo.
ras. aneIa quantity Of stores and ammuni.
ltion. a''unl-
me regiment of Rangers. under Col
.sek = ays and Lieut. Col. Walker, left
~ alamoras abouithe lob inst on n in.
cursion into the interior.
The second regiment Of Dragons
which ~ composed now OF only four com.
panles. With about 375 men, bas sban.
doned IFS encampment- between po;n,
Isabel and Fo;t Brown and was Il Mata.
moras a,last accounts. -
. Major General Buileris represen,ea a
be quite jill at Poift abel. i
Those lof dhe Maryland and Kentucky
companies, whoseIloi il was 10 90 on foot
are also ION he road up. These men
have long roadHio travel ia ,bia warn
weather bul ifrePort is true they are we'll
able ID stand it. z. ~.
\ Spies and Traitors e There scare -
be quite nest Of There amongst. M nn,s !
iatIon n Maiamofas. who Kept iibs enemy
advised ?. Of all thai is passing tilere. On
ioe i5lh INST, vast quantity Of military
stores was found 10 the possession " say
eminent Citizen, Don Jose Maria Tayo
under circumstances Of great dupIici,y.-
An example should be made. s, a u Z in.
deceive ihe Mexicans. as regards our east.
ness Of character.
About two hundred recruits fortbe
regular service, arrived On the l2ih from
New York via Point Isabel.
u was rumored on ibe bib ,aihat Nc.
Cuiiopgh's Ranging Company has been
surprised, defeated and made prisoners
oy BODY Of Mexfcsn Ranchefos, under
CarvaJal. Little or no credit was given
10 this.
Foward9 is now the inspiring motto 4
J: Gen. Taylor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-09-03

The London Times, referring to The debate
shiea followed The development Of Lord John
ResselFs sisss % ne sugar question, ssys
The debate Of ihe evening bodies serious op.
position; 50 sefisss that il gseilly concerns The
opponents . sec that tAey DO mol carry things
.so far. The country parry may succeed be-
yond their expectations, and certainly bsyOpd
their advantage, in the osenhroH Of another
M'nis'ty; but We shoOld imagine that nothing
xill lend 50 eGeesuasly 10 accomplish their own
destruction"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-09-03

Wesee itstated that ID Texas the Mosquitoes
are large enough 70 stand on their feel and drink
out Of iin-cnp. And ID the West they are SO
large, that chap is realizing fortune bs dry.
ing mosquitoes and selling them for toOth,picks.
Now We canI11uiie como up 10 size TO either
Of; these here, but We believe we have Them
large enough q stand on their feel aud drink
water oui Of a---lhim5e
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-09-03
.yIRGINlAELANDs.

We learn from the Fsirfax News, that con.
sidelable number Of farms ia that county have
been sold wtiiln short timea Besides others,
says the Newssethe farm OF the laie' Henry
Hedges was sold under decree Of the Court,
TO MIRA Il. Ives, ofiPennsylvania, at seven
teen dollars peracre.
About twenty seven Thousand acres of land
tn Fairfax are now held W Northern settlers.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-09-03
Pennsylvania coIIeys.

The annual catalogue of The 6fr,cer< and .,,.
aen.s o pennsylvania College, at Gettysburg
has been published. The wbole number ~. SIN.
oents Is Ics, divided as follows: Seniors, I6;
Juniors, ~; Sophsmo'es, 20; Freshmen, 10;
Partial Course, II; Preparatory, lOs.
This institution presents a most Gathering re-
POrf, showing regular Increase each wear since
its commencement.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-09-03
snANNoxDALE spRIyGs.
aJ0r ne Philadelphia Daily Chronicle
SSASEsEDALE spRINos, VA.7

Concentrated for lie Philadelphia Daily Chronicle.
SsANEsEDALE spRINos, Va
August %, 1916. { II
My Dea, Goloael.-Did Won .ve, ~; =
yourself IN Fairy iand:-if so, pack IN
your duds and pay Aying visit 10 his
oeitsntfuI spot; and the only regret on
your part will be. that you cannot stav
here Forever, These Springs strongly Re.
senble 10 composition our own BsdIord
while the scenery at our crack watering
place. cannot compare with that of his
spot. 50 favored by nature and art. Shan.
nondale Springs are located ia The yerv
heart Of the garden spot Of Virginia on
the romantic Shenandoah, 10 The conn.
y Of Jefferson. andsfour miles below
Chariestown, its county seat; and thew
can De reached by traveller from our.
good city. 10 twenty-four hours, INCLUDING
comfortable nights rest at RaItimore
Our friend and host, Mr. Fi,c5 seams
determined 70 spare no pains 10 please b;s
,ylsIters, and !; must be ! cross oId bacba
l1r' OF capllous spinster, wholeayes ,bis
pace unsahshed with it. or its CHARMING
ytoAGf0s o
There are bntfew Phil. deIpbians r.,
and ! am anxious 10 have Won nas -
vis'i, 10 order TO assist me IN ~ - :. {
i.s praises on our return. A. .u
since we had a Ball. Shall + ulsnis
you, ana Psrchaace your readers by CIV
lng you an account Of some q ~ 49, sas.
ana spectators. Among The latter -
recognised Mrs. TIE and MrssV was
lsfferson county; the latiertbs go. -
plished widow OF DR.. - -,
and Mrs. Pm. of Baltimore ra.- ut
Md. the sister oil Mr. P. wsll noun'y1
2 Bsl,imofe. Is being closely allied -
be Bonspaf:s family. Mrs. K-n :,
Norfolk. seemed 10 watch viii, mo,t..s.
owe every movement Of her danrt,,a
sho was one Of the bellies or he evsn;a
md most decidedly so for more sn.;.hs,'
y and graceful creature YOU neyer -.
liss Pm. q Baltimore. and Miss FL
! inc same place, seemed TO share with
ler the alteration Of The nobier sex. And
ow cast your eye on he groupe or wall /
ers-Uho bears herself mora noblv !,
hoTs more graceful step. than W;ss
.-y, OF Jefferson or Miss G--r or WI.
hester Washington City, too. M.
,os' enarnIagly represented BY Miss
~; while last. though not least q mo
snembfanee, y the sprightIy fairy rom
'federick. Maryland, Miss Gb ns
y own sea. oor friend F p. or BsIiin ore
= me non q ihe evening. AL Ky. Of |.
alimole' and recently Of jefferson. also .
'emeo . 0e iasorite with The ladies
reward bim lor bis perss ve,;,' !, = I'm c
IS in : friendly contest viii hs 49,
sed By al here-suticient il / a.
ID your readers 10 knox. tb,t 40. -.
log Is 10 be done: III takes An5,a q
!, IT, | may write YOU aes;n 80 = q
2 mean hme, an, yours, most Truly. Z
eThETA.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-09-03
ATTEMPT Of MURDER OR RoBRFRy

- L. 81. y
On Sunday evening The orb ult. .abou,
ausE, Two men Zone being about six fea,
a'sn, ne other not 50 tall, both drsssed
n, osIK closhesj Came 10 The honse "
III. samuel KarDes ID Franklin ,oua
sup, Weslmoteland county. and az,
SUING some time they asked for loa 80.
'5ai night, but on account 81 M
q the house Dol liking their corr ..'ln sfes
10y reused them lodging. The inma sss
ut -Mt. AsrDes and bis Two sisis,s
s nlsn Ielosed. hey rose 10 :heir fee, ~
aseW long knife Or dix some 10 10 ~ Is
inches long. and presented i, = -
Names 1 breast, saying, [ understsa = q !.
have money adj: scutIls 1919. .anu yol
M.ln harnes snd the man Thai drew -, ~
One q The females a.teon,.a
down The sum- and The tai ma = ge.
o. The mnzzls d the guD. -. -, noid
The built end. hey held Is tbs aa nag
be hauled KarIea some vard. ~ ~ un.ii
1oo, names irlsd q gelihe qua oif M tas
souid net. While they were lbus 49, W.
'ling. inc lesser mao and lie iva faraIs.
we're engaged: this man ~ so,n. niles
lad got The dirk, and win /, csSs means
he girls some fivesor six wou1ds ~ z.
hem deep cuts, while she was nlv;e = y
'odgel % him asl hard 81 she s s,slS
me osher g.Tl received some sl;sh,
Wounds. Both ihh females fought w;,h
unparalleled herolsn4 They alarmed ~, ~
'e.ghboIs. and ths tends made Of.
Harrah tor The Psnnsylyania girls.
Gresnsbnrg, Pa, Il.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-09-03
The PHI Mic CARE.

The Misses II. will accept our thanks for the
slice of cake sent us-a part Of that prepared
Tor the festive pic mic or rural fete Of Saturday,
last This is lie season of The year, and now,
IN The sprightly years 81 youth and beauty, is
the time to " skip about On the lig6t fsnsastic
toe,' and enjoy the felicitous pleasure which is
to be met with in the company Of The young
and cheerful.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-09-03
Y,,,nroyements IN tlre streets.

81 Trustsss cf Charlestown are vigorously
engaged in having The streets and thoronghfares
- Shs.,ovn renamed, The cross street in the
.;.;n;y of,he cour,house has been pn, ID good
order, as also the one leading over me 'o"n
run.
.rbe nresen, Council eyince good deal Of the
- ,rov.m.nt spiri,. which i highly CO mmsnda-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-09-03
sCnooL. COMMISSIONERS.

,.Ameeting ofthe School Commissioners Of Jeffer-
son county took place on Tuesday last. quorum
Of the board wsspresent, composed of the following
gentlemen, VIZ Sebastian Eaty, VIM. Grantham,
jacob Morgan, Charles Harper, Richard Williams,
John Humphreys, G. d. Moore, George Eiehelber-
ger, and II. N. Gallaher. The board proceeded to
n;
i'n instant At which iime ;hey viii perform the
duties assigned them by the school law.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-09-03
NEW YORK.

The different political parties in New York.
are already marshalling their forces for the Gu
befnatofiAl election in November. The Natives
had State Convention and nominated Edward
c. Delavan, as their candidate, bu, We perceive
be has declined The honor Of funnirg-a and Of be-
ing beaten.
The wings are, to hold Convention on the
23d, and the LOcos some time dating The month.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-09-03
Rartin,,nL. IA na..a,,.

Al an earIy hour on Tuesday morning week,
The citiz1ns Of Boston and The Surrounding towns
we're aroused iIom heir slambers by yeri,a.
btsearihquske, which made things. animate and
ifanimale, shake sgain. Il caused great alarm,
and considerable damage was done 70 The croske.
~ ware.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-09-03
Neutrality-suspicious..

We are glad TO iear1lfhat the uusieh,ly shed
which concealed Greshough's Statue Of wash
ilngion, IN the east garden Of The Capitol, is be-
ing removed, and fhatits place will be- supplied
BY neat iron railing.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-09-03

By the Hsgefslown papers We learn that il
is extremely sieky in TIA, place aud vicinity.
The .Nsass says tina, fevsrs Of every sshue and
dye" are prevalen; there. The editor remarks
that he himself has had shake thai he WON'T
get over without something TO, take"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-09-03

Late and important news hassfns, bces reeeiy
cd from Mexico. We tskefroW The correspond.
eneeof The Baltimore Sun. The purpori Of tho
dispatches Is that The United states hars iaken
posssssion efthe Cdornias, aud ikat he repo.aios
in Jappfr Of Sania .4nna u ecmpisie. IS
Vera CRuz, Aug l6, 1876.
Adyices have been receivsai by express,
Of The formal .9ansrafion ofCali1ornia 10
The United Stdtes. Aud tbs vessel Of
war take sthe British Miuisier's despatch.
Is ID New Orleans and 10 England. The
whole country has declafedlin favor Of
Santa Anna. who leitI Havana FOR this CITY
on .hs steamer Arab. but had not arrived,
which makes bis friends rather anxious
for bis safety.
The New Orleans Picayune OF the l2lh
Aug, in postscript. says, that The British
brig Of war D5ring' arrived of TIE Ba.
ike last evening. from Vera Cruz, and
Two Of her officers came up 10 The town
this morning., with mail and despatch.
es. The steamer Arab arrived OF Vera
Cruz. on thu 18th August, with Sanla
Anna on board. He i'm mediaiely rfaced
himself al the head Of the movement in
ihal department.. The departments OF
Puebla and Mexico have declared forSan.
Ia Anna and Paredes has already beenta-.
ken prisoner. lTbe revolt. at the cani,aI
was headed by General Sales.
Before Santa Anna left Havana he took
letters from Gen, Campbell to Comrau-
dore Conner, and ayowed hirnse.f, IN te.-
ply tosome inquiries as to bis intentions,
as follow: III the people Of ny country
are for war. then lam with them: but /
would prefer peace"
News has been received In Mexico that
Monterey. IL California. has been seized
by one Of the vessels Of the Pacific soma
dron. Another account saws thai al.
California has yielded 10 the Americans.
II
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-09-03
cabinet Rnrnor

y IS runored, says the Philadelphia Times, al
Washington, thai Judge Wood ward, Of pennsyl.
Tsania, will shortly enter The Cabinet as ATTORNEY
Generah Il will be reeoIlec,ed tb1, The Judge
was rejected BY the Senate, when dominated r.,
The Supreme Court.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-09-03

sHen. William Sawyer Of Ohio, has. been
ispud'aled oy hIs party, receiving bul 90 votes
y, q 70 70 me foco Congressional consention
e'f william armstrong steps into