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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1846-07-03

LITTLE TENNESSEE IN THE FIELD.-We learn
from the Abingdon Virgrian, that three full com
oanies of volunteers about to be reported from
Washington county alone, one to be commanded
by Captain John b. Floyd, another by Colonel
Edmunson, and the third by Captain Cummings.
Captain Thomas has made up a company in Mont
golnery; and we believe that companies have been
formed in other counties ofthe Southwest. 'Liltle
Tennessee is always ready to do her duty
Lgnchburg Republican,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1846-07-03

WEST Po1Nr GADETs.-The N. York Morning
News gives the following particulars in relation
to those who have graduated at this institution
Twenty-Five have been killed in battle; one hun
dred and eighty have died while in the service
from wounds received or diseases contracted; ;
FIVE hundred and twenty-three are now in service,
and four hundred and twenty-three have resigned
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1846-07-03

Sous OF TEnIrEnAscE.--We arc grutifcd 70
learn that the g Good Samaritan's Division, No.
81, will be opened shortly in this place, under the
jurisdiction of some gentlemen Of the cold water
army. SO laudable and commendabe an institu-
ton, should deserve the admiration of the public.
We are informed the Division will be opened by
George B. Stephenson, D. G. w. p, of Harpers-
Ferry, the charter being granted by the Grand
Division of Virginia, at Richmond Win. Vir.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1846-07-03

weekly paper has been commenced at Matamoras
by H. MCLEOD, entitled ''Republic of the Rio
Grande and Friend of the People" The leading
articles are printed both in English and Spanish.
The purpose is to convince the people of Tamau-
lpas, Coahuila, New Leon, and Chihuahua of the
futility of resisting American arms, and to throw
upon the administration of Paroles the RESPONSE
bilty of the war. A separation of the depart
ments named above from the Central Government
of Mexico is the distinct aim of this new paper.
prospectus for another new paper has been
issued at Matamoras, by Messrs BANGS & LEWIS,
called the " Rio Grande Herald
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1846-07-03
A CurjoSity.

Our County is hard to beat in the product of
her SOIL or the freaks of nature within her limits.
In addition to those we have already noticed, Mr..
WILLIAM REID of this town, has shown US chick
en- with four legs, all perfectly formed and having
on each foot the usual number of toes.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1846-07-03

ADvERT1sING.-Th Charleston PARROT has
given birth to the following tt-bt of true philoso
ply:
"Ninety-nine out of every hundred o. the for
tunes which have been amassed within tae space
of few years in regular business pursuits may be
ascribed to the advertising power of the pess. 1t
is the means Disseminating information through
out the country, and attracting customersfrom all
quarters"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1846-07-03

NoNINAr IoNs.-We learn from Washington
that the President has nominated Thomas l.. Ha-
mcr. of Oho, and Gen. Patterson, of Philadelphia,
as Brigader Generals of Volunteers, under the
law recently passed by Congress. -
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1846-07-03

Hoes AND STRAWBERRIES Cincinnai
long been assigned the palm as the greal
depot of the world. She is also entitled 70
ditional fame Of being the great Straw0el
of the world. The daily supply and consul
of the city being estimated by the city psi
teeenty thousand qatarLs-selling at 3 to "
per qnart-which, at eight cents per quart
that sixteen hundred dollars are daily con 9i
in strawberries. 1t is estimated that in tn'
vicinity, mostly in Kentucky, opposite ~ "
dred acres are cultivated in producing u
cious fruit.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1846-07-03

An exchange paper suggests at the instance of
as business man, hiatt it would be good move in
Uncle Sam to let outthe Mexican war on contract
to old Kentucky. For four or FIVE hundred thou
sand dollars, says the author of the suggestion,
Kentucky could afford 10 whip the enemy ard COM
pei him TO negotiate. The Greensboro Patriot
thinks that Tennessee would engage the job
for less money: counting the fun as a reasonable
part of the compensation. 5,s
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1846-07-03

THE WEBsrER1AN PoLTcY.- Strange asst may
appear, it is nevertheless true. that Daniel Web
ster proposed in his place in the Senate, that a
formal embassy should be at once sent to Mexico
for the purpose of closing the war with that coun-
try. For the honor OF the nation we rejoice,
that no notice, and especially that no action was
takenby the Senate upon this most improper sug-
gestion. Our last embassy was driven by insult
from the country, the next would be kicked from
Mexico to Vera Cruz YIN. Fir.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1846-07-03

4 The Printers FOREVER The Philadelphia
correspondent of the Charleston Evening News
states that the Press Guards military compa-
ny formed of seventy printers of Philadelphia, are
fully organized. having elected VIM c. I'obey, of
the Spirit of the Times, their Captain.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1846-07-03

Gen. Armstrong, U. s. Consul at liverpool,
sailed on Thursday in the steamer GreatFVestern.
He is the bearer of the Oregon Treaty and other
dispatches from our Government, and also from
the British Minister, Mr.. Pakenham.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1846-07-03

- - -, 49,, " neNe NC
pleasure of seeing that the matter is adjusted
much earlier, and with far greater prospect Of
permanent satisfaction than il it had been left 10
third party to split the difference in such way
rs to please nether.,'
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1846-07-03

Terrific Hurricane passed over portion of
Bucks county, Pa, on Saturday, levelling fences.
fruit trees, Sc, overturning haywagohs in the
fields, &c. A great deal of damage was done to
the fruit and grain in Lower Wakefld and Falls
toWnshiDs
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1846-07-03

More ISDrsSs.- -Four Kansas Indians arrived
at St Louis on the 9th instant. They are on
their way Ito Washington for the purpose of so
liciting Congress and the Presidents to render
their nation relief. They are said TO be in very
distressing condition, being too INDECENT to work,
and canneE longer gain subsistence from hunting.
Two lnpdrea wagons are building at Cincinna-
Il E.r The arr1ay
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1846-07-03

CAPT WAIKER--Re tciH not Accept.-The
New Haven Register says: g gentleman from
Corpus Christi, who is intimately acquainted with
Capt Walker, tells US that he will not accept any
post in the army-that his tact lies in fighting
Mexicans by instinct j; and that the discipline Of
the regular army would destroy his usefulness
AS a scout, or skirmisher, he has not superior
but as soldier automaton, to bemoyed by others,
perhaps his interiors in spirit, knowledge of bor
NAV feel complimented by this act of the Govern
ment, but his adventurous spirit will never brook
the trammels of the regular camp"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1846-07-03

A FEMALE SoLDIER.-The Louisville Journal
says, after the Indiana volunteers were mustered
into the service of the United States one of Capt
Walkers company from Evansville, lost a hand
kerchef On setting down to mess, he observed
it sticking out of the bosom of one of his comrades
He Immediately took hold of it, when, to his sur
prise, he discovered that his messrnate was a fe-
male. On inquiring into this strange proceeding,
she stated, that being very poor, and wishing to
go to her father, who resided in Texas, resolved
TO join one of the volunteer companies. She af-
forwards went to Louisville, and her fellow SOL
diers raised subscription to carry her to her
father.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1846-07-03

GREAT FIsHIxG.-It is said, that on Lake On
tario the white fish at this season pass along close
to the shore in shoals. On Tuesday night man
too over 5000 at one haul! says the Rochester
Democrat.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1846-07-03

The Holiday street Theatre was sold on Satur
day last, by order of the Chancellor of Maryland
for the sum of $4,000. Purchaser, lanes V
Wagner, Esq.--BaH. Patriot.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1846-07-03

FEANKrIa MEDICAL COLLEGE OF PHLADEL-
PnA.-Wa have received the Circular of this in
stitution, announcing that its first annual course
of lectures will be opened on Monday, the 18th
day of October next, (the second Monday in Octo-
ber) and will je continued until the end of the en-
suing February. This Institution was incorpo-
raged by the Legislature of Pennsylvania, by an
ac approved a8th of January, 1916. Its faculty
consists OF Professors Paul Beck Goddard, NJ. d.
Anatomy and Histology; c. c. Van Wyck, M.
D. PrincE Pies sud Practice of Surgery Meredith
Clymer NJ. D: Principles and Practice of Medi-
cine; Johs. Barclay Biddle NJ D. Materia Medica
and Therapeutics David Hunter Tucker, NJ. D..
Obstetrics and Diseases of Women and Children;
Levin S. {oynas, NJ. D. Physiology and Legal
Medicine James B. Rogers, NJ. d. General and
Organic Chemistry; John Barclay Bidde, M. D.
Dean of ike Faculty; Joseph Leidy, NJ. D. De-
moustratoa Of Anatomy.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1846-07-03

GENERAL. GAINES COURT MARTiALED.-The
Washington correspondent of the New Ark On.
j. Advertssetsays the President has ordered Gen.
Gaines to lbe tried by court martial, on charges
growing ozlt Of his recent movement at the south
in calling into sarvice volunteers to prosecute the
war againSt Mexico and that ne is now under ar
rest awaiting the organization and converting OF
the court.4
Itis alss staied in an exchange paper, that Col.
Gates, OF the o. S. Army, has been ordered to the
Rio Grande az member of general court mar
tia to try Eols Whistler. ofthe infantry, and Capt.
Thornton, sof she dragons, under arrest by order
of Gen. TAylor.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1846-07-03

% VIM. E. NJ Word, Esq, has been appoint
ed Postmaster at Fincastle, in place of Co. Charles
Aunspaugh, resigned.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1846-07-03
9ed.cetion of jackson IIall.

jackson Hstb in Washington, is to be dedicated
OF the et.suiisg 4th OF July. The committee OF
arrangenIenteSin their report say
& That theS deem the anniversary of the decla-
ration of our latioual independence peculiarly ap-
prGpriatetor toe dedication of building named IN
honor Of Andrew Jackson. Nurtured amid the
trials of inc evolution, and participaor in its
conflicts and sacrifices, he thoroughly imbued
with the greet principles of popular sovereignty
watch trjumFF,ed in its success. His career
from obscure and friendless orphanage to the lea
dership Of nsliions of freemen in their onward
march to greatness and gIory-furnishes the
most striKin@I!lustraton OF the admirable work
ing ofouf frets Institutions. The man of the peo-
pie, he was i:rer the jealous and devoted cham
pion OF the peoples rights and interests, and the
stern and ina5eXible opponent of every system
which detrautis labor ofits earnings and tis the
rich MANS fa3d with the sweat of the poor mans
brow. His life was devoted to the service of his
country, and BIS most fervent aspirations for
its prosperity and glory. His deeds have shed
his virtues have exalted the human race. As
AmercaFs, a&patriots, as friends Unpopular rights,
t is fitting that we do homage to his memory on
! day consecsqted to the principles of which he
Vas the i!lustsious type and champion.
The frendzsOf General Jackson are therefore
eqUested. toaSaemble at the old rallying ground
he site of thehickory pole on Pennsylvania
Iac. betwteens.t 9th and 18th SITS, at o'clock on
lie morning ei the 4th of July, when the line will
e ormedi .G5er the direction of the chief mar
nal and his assistants, and the procession viii
rove preciselN at o'clock.
The flag oE:the United States will be the ouly
amer car.icd jim the procession. Arrangements
ave been lnada for the attendance of the Wash
gton brass i:and."
~ The following facts we have seen rePub-
she'd by several of the Wing papers; we, there's
re, feel justified in copying them. They are
onA in the Washington correspondence of the
y. ConmeFsal Advertiser:
1t appaars,isay the writer, " that Gen. Scott
tie letter g one of the Senators from Virginia
uswer to az application to him to use his lnttu~
with fhe President in behalf of an officer who
been feie;sted some time ago by the Senate,
My throug!!l the instrumentality of the Senator
,uestio (y5j;o has since become convinced that
ID injlstiCe) and in that letter, after passing
n encoinilsm upon the officer, he proceeds to
that hn has no influence with the President,
id that his CHE President's) political prejudices
nainst him are too strong to permit him to eX-
.ect Justice at3is hands. The letter also contains
1ther severe reflections upon the Executive.
This letter given to the officer, and beng
a strong TESTIMONIAL in his behalf, he without re-
Election OF without having read attentive!y any
other part than that relating to himself gave 1t to
the President Its contents left no doubt upon the
mind of tile latter, that the insinuations in Gen
SCOTS letter OF the 2Ist Of May intended for
him"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1846-07-03

PATRIoTIc GERMANS IN TExAs-Among the
many pleasing incidents of patriotism exhibited
in the "war excitement" the conduct of a large
number of German emigrants in Texas deserves
particular notice. Upon the arrival at Galveston
of the news that Gen. Taylor wished for reinforce
ments, one hundred and fifty German emigrants.
who had been in the country but three aoeeks, or
ganized themselves into two companies, and start
ed for Gen. TayIor's head quarters.
NJ o. TTopic.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1846-07-03

YUcATAN INDEPENDENTLY Yucatan schr.
Joaquna, Capt. Martinez, arrived at N. Orleans
on the 18th inst. The Picayue learns through
letters received by commercial house in that
city, that the legislature of Merida had declared
the independence of Yucatan, and its disseverance
from the Mexican Republic. 1t is intended now
to appoint Senior Barbachano, the acting govern
or Of Yucatan, President of the Republic of the
:" three stars
Some of the most influential citizens of Yucca
tan have not hesitated to express the hope that in
two or three years from TIE present time, if not
before, they would see those three stars added to
the fast increasing number that are now crowding
into the banner of the stars and stripes.
The Joaquina left Campeachy on the 18th ult
TheeU. S. brig Sommers was the only vessel Of
war off the port. Every thing was quiet. There
are several Yucatan vessels at Campeachy uE
for this port, and some two or three on their way
hither. The Joaquina came into port under the
Yucatan flag.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1846-07-03

ington Union publishes at this time, an nEienera
esting "Reminiscences, list of the general of1e We
of the army ofthe United States in 1873 extrasyashn
from the register of that year. Death has Breve
powerful hand upon these leaders of the lastVl the
vice, but one, General cas- is now living lore sh
Mayor Generals.-Henry Dearborn, Thor is that
Pnckney, James Wilkinson, Wade HamP4'reasur
Morgan Lewis VIM. IL. Harrison. lore, tn
Winchester, William Hull, Thomas FlouIn1reasur
Thomas H. Gushing, John Chandler, JohnP B@ggbee r
Thomas Parker, George lizard, VIM. II. WIZ AR D
Duncan Macarthur, Lewis Cass, Benjamin hleyer to
ard, David r. Williams, Jacob Brown, LeoS'yen VIII
Coyin6ton, hected,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1846-07-03

BURGLARY ExTRAoRDINARY.-O Friday night
or Saturday morning, says the Philadelphia Ledg-
in small street back of Federal and Seventh
streets, Southwark, was entered by burglars, and
bureau in the second story was taken bodily
from the window, carried about square, broken
open and rifed of its contents, and then left lying
in the lot. During this bold operation the inmates
they had been robbed till they discovered it in the
morning. The bureau contained quantity of
clothing and draft for $1,000, drawn by Will
liam Binder and George Allarth, of the city of
Stuttgardt, in Germany, on Charles Schaeaer,
Esq, Mobile, payable to, and endorsed by VIM
Binder.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1846-07-03

IL At tae annual Commencement of the Col
lege of New Jersey, at Princeton on Monday week,
the Honorary degree of L. L. D.,was conferred on
james Mcdowell, Esq, of Virginia.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1846-07-03
The Democracy OF Ne.s Hampshire.


We published last week, (says the Fredericl!s-
burg Recorder,) an extract from the Message of
the new Wing Governor of New Hampshire, upon
the subject of slavery. That, together with tae
fact that the Legislative Halls of that State have
been thrown wide open to rlitchievous fanatics,
will show the people of the South whatthey have
to expect from the Wings Of the North.
By way of contrast we give place to the FOL
lowing resolutions recently adopted unanimously,
by the State Convention of the Democratic party
of New Hampshire. Though defeated by means
of Abolitionism, the gallant Democrats OF TIE
Granite State seorn now, ever, 10 make tae
slightest concession TO this internal doctrine
Resolrca, That we realirm the sentiments and
opinions of the democratic party and democrats &c
statesmen Of the north, entertained from 1910 20
the present day, in relation TO- slaVery-lilat We
deplore its existence and regard it as great moral
and social evil, bat with this conviction, we DO rot
deem ourselves more wise than Washington,
Franklin and their associates and that patriotism,
common honesty and religious principle alike
bind us to a sacred observance OF the compact
made by those wise men.
Resolred, That the policy 10, be pursued in ye-
ference to slavery rests with the States and Ter
ritories within which it eXists~-that whatever par
ties may profess it is only citizens otsuch States
and territories that the members OF tose parties
can efficiently influence that 5olicy@hd thai an
CRY external agitation, by e&c(tng the prcIudlces
OF the slavehoIding communi: As while II may en-
danger the Union, tends ratlsGr TO fasten than to
destroy the bonds of the enslaeed.
Rssolued, That our national compact constitutes
the strength of the Americas people, aud tEat
whenever it shall be broken se shall, like unhap-
ply Poland, be the subjects ol.partition at the will
nj fIasnats
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1846-07-03

WONDERFUL "A meeting ;yas held at GettYs-
burg, Pennsylvania, on the laih instant, a5wh;eh
resolutions were adopted, declaring the continued
confidence of the persons asssmbled, in the va!or
of Gen, Scott, and their approval of bis late cor
,respcndence with the Secretsty of War twill
take something more than an expression Of corf-
dence from the mongrel politicians of Gettysburg,
to bolster up the declining reputation OF General
I5YeeR.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1846-07-03

BLACK HoRsEs--It is stated as singular fact
that black horses do not live long in Texas.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1846-07-03

DREADFUL CALAMIrY-SL Joints (Nessfound-
la,iD totally destroyed J fire, and ly Ines lost
Capt. Scarrow, of the brig Butcher, which ar
rived here this morning from Harbour Grace, New
foundand, brings information, of the destruction,
by fire, of the city of st. Johns The captain re.
ports that the fire commenced on the 9th inst, and
was still burning on the 18th, the day he sailed.
a report was current when he left Harbour
Grace, that the whole city, except two stores, had
been destroyed that about fifteen vessels in the
port rad been consumed, and thatffty soldiers had
persisted in blowing up houses TO arrest the pro-
gress OF the flames; but as regards the truth OF
these latter particulars Capt Scarrow cannot
vouch, not having been allie to procure correct IN
formation before his departure.
Since the above intelligence was communicated
to us, we may mention that Halifax papers to the
18th inst, have come to hand, but they make no
mention OF any such eccident having occurred-
Notwithstanding this, the statement above given
may be substantially correct, the communication
between the places being somewhat Irregular
ST Johns, Newfoundland, suffered severely from
fire during the three successive years, 1876 1917,
and 1918. On the first occasions $50 houses We're
burned, the pecuniary loss amounted to upward OF
100000, and 500 persons drivensto seek for
habitations.- Quebec Ga. Of The a4th inst.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1846-07-03

MARINE Disaster Thirty Lives Lost.-The
New York correspondent of the Philadelphia Led
ger writing from that city on Sunday afternoon,
says =
Slips from the Office of the Newport r. ID
Herald, dated yesterday, were this morning re-
ceived by private hands, announcing the sinking
of the brig Sutledge, at Martha's Vineyard, and
the attendant loss of hiry Tires The principal
particulars of this dreadful catastrophe condense
into as brief space as possible.
The Sutledge, Captain Graham, of. and from
Pcton, for Fall River, sailed on the 18th inst.
with Sc passengers, men women and children.
| and on Saturday morning, about3 O'Clock, the
weather being thick and toggy, she struck on the
Sow and Pigs, a ledge of rocks in the Vineyard;
soon after which the tide caused her to slew
round, and she backed off the ledge, filed and went
down bow foremost in ten athoms water.
Previous to her going down, the boat was got
out and the passengers rushed into 1t, when the
captain gave orders to shove her from the brig.
He then jumped overheard and swan to the boat,
and kept her as close to the brig as possible,
picking up such as jumped into the water. The
whole number thus picked up alive was thirty-one.
The schooner Dusky Sally being near, sent her
boat to assist and succeeded in saving six more
alive who were in the water, and three more from
the rigging of the sunken brig. Sixteen bodies,
four women and twelve children, were also picked
up by the two boats, which together with the sur
vivors, were put on board the Dnsky Sally and
brought to Newport Another vessel was at the
same time picking up what was adrilt from the
wreck &c
,The passengers were all foreigners-mostly
Scotch, and were on their way to Pennsylvania,
where they expected to find work in the mining
business. The Odd Fellows and other humane
citizens of Newport, made liberal contributions for
the relief of the survivors, and collections were
to be taken yesterday in all the churches for the
same purpose. The bodies of the drowned were
decently inferred by the authorities at Newport.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1846-07-03

A WHITE CRow.-The Augusta Chronicle of
the 9Th inst. says:
ssWe were shown yesterday full grown crow,
perfectly white. 1t was caught few days ago.,
by a servant on the plantation of Mr. Coleman,
near this city, and appears now to be quite do
Al >