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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-02-12
CLARKE couxrY.

Ala large and respectable meeting Of the eiti.
xens Of Clarke county, held on the 22d Of De-
center, 1875, al Reyneidss HSlel, in Benyville
for lhe purpose e expressing their opinions re-
Iaiivs 10 a Convention 70 amend the Consiilu-
lion, James CasiIeman, Esq vss called TO the
Chair. and Mr.. Champ Shepherd appointed See
Rotary,
N. Carroll Mason, ESQ. eirersd the following
preamble and resolution, uhieh with some iillls
auenGmeut proposed By P. MeCormiek, Esq,
aud accepted ~ Mr.. Mason. were unaaimously
adopted:
wherss, this meeting b daily sensible of he
impor1ancs ef holding Convention 10 amend
their STATE Constitution in such . manner Is
would prove most effectnai to The advancement
Of popular rights, and also for correcting any
othsF detects i1-vuf prssekt Constitution, which
Z Couveh.i0p, in its widen, nay see 6i---
Therefore, Rssolssd, That Ne are in favor 81
4 copsen,ion TO revise ard amend the present
Constitution 81 this coamongeslih.
Rs,sired, That We urge ep6n ear Legislature
the importance Of passing an aet 10 take The
sense Il the people q Virgiaia on The propIieIy,
sxpedisaey, DC , Of calling such > cenveniion.
R,sslrtd, Tha, ne are II favor Of thsfurther
extension Of pOpolsr highs, anil are desiroas Of
seeing, As Ear % practe4ble, the blessings, i'm
moliIies, and privileges Of our Republican 60
vesnmenl exsendsd 10 all cur citizens.
Rssolpsd. That by goinsfnio eonventionss Ne
need appsehend 90 dsDgtr 70 oof rights and lib
critics, While there iseiftab in the people, and 80
long as man is capable otseif government.
Ga moiior,
foFihuiih forwarded 10 Mr. EunsieD, car cels-
gaze 10 The legislature.
Z Oa mott, af ar. 7 r. pspdlehnu,
Hsknf.e5, Th2t fkn oroeeediAea III this meeting
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-02-12

Etsn ~ lMstiir Ds;iy .1isuiis.r, ~. Z. III
We Gle indebted Is opr friend Of The
Herald and Tribune for the perusal Of !
letter from PeusacoIs. written On Saturday
iasl from which Ne learn that tie U. s..
brig Souers had just arrived airport from
Vera Cruz. bringing the Important ihtelli-
esncs that Gen. Arisis had DECEASED :.
eainsi TIE Paroles G0ssFnme1t and 10 81
sor Of The restoration Of Herrera; that
throughout The country the people were
organizing 10 opposition to the present Ad-
minisiralion. assigning e : reason their
dread Of war and bloodshed. regrettins
their having permitted Paroles 10 over
throw The Herera Administration. Mr..
Slidsll was sill Il Jslapa. with brighten
ing prospects,
Such Is the brief and hasty account fur.
.nished By the Herald's correspondent
who wrote just - the mail Uas leaving
with promise 10 furnish full PARTICULAR
lin another letter. From the nature Of ths
Intelligence We infer that The people q
Mexico are not prepared To- encounter
war with the United States. and that tina
Inflated country is on the eve Of another
Revelation.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-02-12


The Baltimore American Justly remarks
that il Ia lilte singular when the sue
csssor Of Mr.. Monroe attempted to carry
out into some organized form The princi.
PIE Of repelling foreign Intervention from
this continent, ard for that purpose pro.
posed to send an Ambassador 10 the Con.
gress At Panama, the plan was opposed
and defeated BY the very party which is
nov 10 power. Ills on record, loo, that
Mr. Polk himself, who now reitera,es the
declaration Of Mr. Monroe, was active 10
opposing The effort Of Mr.. Adams 10 give
Mr.. Monroe's language the strength and
consistency Of q permanent policy BY.
bringing the South American States
into agreement with ii.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-02-12

Dreadful .Murdtr of tpo Hus6ands.-
Mrs. Vaa Vslkenburg, who was hanged
. few days since. 10 Fulton Co., N. ",
two days before the period Of her execu-
ton. confessed that she had murdered
two husbands. She admitted that she
bad given her first husband dose Of ar
senic, which, although he did not die i'm
mediately. was ultimately the cause OF
bis death. Those Who witnessed The ex-
ecutisn state thar the scene was awful.
notwithstanding she bad expressed TO o.
,hsrsihai she bad hopes Of forgiveness from
Der Maker. yet. when brought from her
cell, her face showed a most haggard APP.
pesrance. Despair was depicted upon
her counienancel After she was brought
to the gsllows. prayer was offered up by
the Rev. Mr.. Hitchcock. She then spoke
few words 10 those present. and said
that il there we're any drunkards or irans-
gressors present. they must then take
waning BY her fate and then commence
ed praying TO God 10 have mercy upon
her soul. The drop was then let fall, and
- the rope slaughtered upon Der neck.
aud just g she raised from her feet, she
gave Shrek. and passed from tims 10 e
terniiJ.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-02-12

cs-Mr. Walsh. lbe Paris correspondent
Of the National Inielligeneer. expresses
lhsopiaion that The King Of the French.
10 my eye breaks : little" Important
consequences haag upon The life Of that
old man.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-02-12

Yandalism.-A letter from Washing
ton says: ''Some miscresnt has recently
distigured Greenoush's statue Of Wash:
ington which stands in the temporary oc-
tagon building in the East capital grounds,
and Of the figure Of Columbus, standing
on the left side Of the antique. ION which
the main statue is seated, one half the
arm. with his hand and ball. have been
broken off and carried away. The letter.
Of Latin inscription have also been defac1
ed N
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-02-12

The New York Commercial Advertiser
publishes bulletin from Montevideo,
which confirms The intelligence received
day or two ago of battle having taken
place on the 2lst November, on The river
Parana. between the combined forces d
the English and French and those Of Gen.
Rosas. The loss Of the French was Is
killed and 20 wounded. and Of the Eng
lish 10 killed and % wounded. The loss
on The part Of the Rosas 10 stated at about
600. .Theicombined forces obtained COM
pleie victory. and succeeded 10 putting
their enemy 10 route and destroying bis
batteries.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-02-12

A bill recently passed the Legislature
of Alabsms AZ relieve ST.. Ykncy. mem
Der of Congress from that State. 81 re
be lad incurred ~ sceepisag
: challenge 10 ilkhi d4eI win Nc. Cllnsr
man, q North cslolios 0svsFnor Mar
lin vetoed The biz % The eTSnnd thai ne
lsu imposing tbs disability Nss unconttl-
f1li1nAl.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-02-12

20 The Legislature q Virginia have passed
resolutions, By ! unanimous vote in bolh Houses,
ia. fsssr Of he reslocession Of Alexandria 10
he State of yheinis.s
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-02-12
Love srEEonEs !. Long DocUnEsrs.

+
: On this snbjs:,, The New Orleans Times has
some Rxcelleni remarks. Itrefefs 10 The cram.
piles Of The great men Of ancient and modern
times, and shows ihst the ;guly able and innu.
edtfai among them, were always brief and prae
,iesl-thty come st3onee 10 The point aud are
slsqaeut, more through The importance Of lhough,s
than their mere delivery. Franklin frequently
carried peint BY : simple auecdoie or pithy
illustration. The most effective speeches in The
British Parliament have always been among the
shof, takers. The Times gives such good ad-
vice % this suhjsct, thai We mus, quols its own
vords;f
"Ths sole object sf language should Be to
convey thoughts sad impressions. Letouf pub.
lie men, our aspiring youth, be satis6sl with
presenting powerful thoughts in few words
There 10 slequenes in manner, 10 good sense. in
knoEledge, 10 thought; thsfs 10 nons ID empty
deelan. alioa. In shor'. lei that which is ID.
dressed 10 The public ID thsss piping times" be
coSnseled into The smalIes, spaces il will then
snit lhs hasy, buslling. spirit Of The age. Lei
what e administered, be The quintessescs Of
thoughts
The press groans ubdsr the weight Of long
doeumenis--,he mails !sufer--sVsry thing sui.
fsfs that comes in contact vihthe long Winded
writer's or deelaimers.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-02-12
Iou:hsrn and Western Literary Messenger
And Review

II We have received the January Number Of this
Interesting periodical, We hare rot had time 10
examine i,s contents, bu. We have no doubt i,
sss'aias lis former reputation. The name is
changed 10 eoEseqaenes Of having united with
1.-THE Magazine published 10 challsslonby WIN.
Gilmore siums.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-02-12

rThs sih trial 70 cleo, 4 member OF Con-
srsss in .hs Oh distriet Of Massachusetts,, took
place % Monasy seek. and proved failure b
SIG roles.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-02-12

Ituill = 80. ftsn d. debates % he sIse-
lie e s,lis efissrs. hat several msmbers q
btlh uo1,.s assssd lhsn,slEss pnsquisoeally
n i.ssr 81 eol1ieesins tks e1se, q he siais -
~ spoilr q vic,sfy. I1dssi, Col. MePsenon
tksssti prpssrip.isn vo1It help his parry. fsr
nss sceil hs, d sspseisd q vork hard i ne
cseIs 1i,htni soma ksps 81 reward. Noss
ih,u,ki osioriiy Il nsnbsgs-snd seeesding-
D osly f1 nen6sfs cduli b rallied 70 50 .
f.;n.i = rila,,,. = ,c,>r :, nj. Hes'h. cad
/. ~ u pfobsbls ukss ibet sooi "a, thai
~ bulk ffsbsis VI g oshaned Of The sGort.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-02-12

Large Family.-There is : family 10
Milton. Pa, residing in one house. con
sisting Of great grandmother. 3 grand
mothers. 4 mothers. father, wife, ]
husband, 8 widows. 2 daughters; 4 sons
2 great grandsons. l granddaughter, 8
brothers, l.sisier. 2 brothers in law. un.
Gle, 2 mo,hers-in.lsw. 2 nephews and
bachelor. all 10 good health. the Oldest moi
exceeding SO years Of age, or The young
est 7.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-02-12

t1-Ths reesip,s Into the U. s. Treasury for
the fourth qssfler Tot lsl5, we're sI,9ss. 700
he expenditures s5,7Os,slo Sc.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-02-12

Free Goods.-Now is the time 10 Is.
certain why certain articles have been adj
mitted free Of duty. and il al the time
there was.teason for this admission, the
inquiry now is. does il exist at the pre-.
sen: moment. The value OF free goods
admitted inIihe United States for the last
year. is $22. Ia. $40. paying I'D valorem
$50 l9l, 1862, aad specific duties, $34,.
9I4 662. % nearly oil Of the twenty
two miilions Of free goods. fair duty
might be imposed without any injury %
trade or consumer. and il We are about
reducing The Tariff TO the revenue
standard, We must include goods now adj
mitied free on which at least five mill
lions revenue can be annually collected
~. Y Sun.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-02-12

a Fsnny Mistake III i said that there
was one Of the largest congreg cations ever
known 1t ; village church, NOT twenty
miles from Ipswich. England, . shor. time
since. during visit Of Sir Robert Peel 4
theses Of : gentleman 10 the Parish.
The rural population went to Church ~
The full expectation Of hearing Sir Rober,
Peel preach. % thep bad heard thai be was
The ''Prins minister
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-02-12
TaR Late DUEL.

The Richmond wig Of The 9Th inst. says; n
In reference TO The dper Al Blsdensbufg.
between two gentlemen Of North Caro-
lima. We are informed that the accounts
published iriihe Baltimore Sun. from cor
respondents. are incorrect and sxsggerat-
ed.
We have been shown the statement Of
the seconds Of the parties. which declares
that the unfortunate contest was conduct
ed 10 fair and honorable manner. We
have conversed with one Of the seconds.
and BY him was shown q letter from Dr..
Gibson, Of Baltimore, 10 the brother Of
the deceased, 10 which the Doctor says
every thing was conducted properly. aud
that the second Of Dr. johnson had used
all honorable snd humane efforts 10 aver
. hostile meeting. and bad conducted him.
self with the sirictest propriety.
The body 81 the unfortunate gentleman
(Dr. Johnson) was brought on by bis
friends through this place. on ,heis way 20
North Carolina.
We learn further. that Mr.. Jones, the
survivor. is 1 lawyer and nota doctor,
Is stated 10 one of the sccounts-ihatths
friends Of Dr.. johnson did not desert bill
dead body. az stated 10 another Of the re
ports; thai bis second only escaped arres
from the circumstance OF bis remaining
near the body. the Police takidg him fol
surgeon. and passing on in pursuitof ths
opposite party. The body was rot lef
for an instant unattended by his fEiends
and when the second and Surgeon lef
the ground. The body was IN Charge D
DR.. Palmer. Who conveysd 4 10 his ofic.
in Bladensbufgs. ghefsi il remained unit
brought into Washington under the carr
Of gentlemen who left the city for tha
purpose.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-02-12

Errors Of The Press.-Typographical
blnnders are sometimes so diametricaIly
and Strangely wrong, that il would seem
as II they were not always accident. 10
d publishers announcement instead Of
The Cricket % the Hearth. Fairy Tale
OF Home, for sale at all the Book stores 7
the following travestie appears: The Crit
lie on the Heat. aNFiery Tale Of Rome. lor
sale at all the Boot Stores" III
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-02-12

a Good Judge.-A Liverpool paper
says that Mr. Justice Coleridge. lately,
during trial u the Central Criminal
Court. made the following remark III
seems 10 me 70 become the practice. that
the moment person is presented 10 .
witness boz, be is 10 be treated az though
be were tied to stake. 10 be bsiled by
every ore. Such shall not be the case
where / preside
We have seen cases 10 this country,
where witnesses. ia cross-examina,ion.
havs been treated somewhat uncourteops.
ly, and "baited" and "badgered" until
their patience has been anDihilated. and
their testimony although they
were evidently DESTROYS 10 testify to The
truth. There can be no doubt that, Ia
such cases. il i The duty Of Judge TO III:
,erfere and protect The witness. = Boston
Jour.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-02-12

a bill has been iusfodnced ioio. lhs L.
Eisla,pra d Ns4 York. ani il 3 aid vii
p@1l. -14lcirf he legal rate Of interest d
~ s:,'s itPQ z q 9 PER cent.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-02-12

singular Street Robbery gentleman
10 Albany. returning home near midnight
through an obscure street, was attracted
by groans and ! faint cry Of one il dis
iress. which came from The opposite side
oi the street. Crossing over be lopnd AZ
old man lying on the walls. apparently
IN great pain. Helraised him up, gave
him his cruich, and kindly offered 10 see
him safely home. He hobbled on appa.
reEilJ 10 great distress. leaning heavily
against the good Samaritan whom be sud.
denly struck violent blow on the back
q his head. and ran off nimbly as afawn.
when the benevolent gentlemanrecoyer-
ed rom the stunning efscts, he found
himself minus watch worth $3.50. ana
. well filed wallet.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-02-12
LoUlslAnA SELECTION.

The Loeofoeos have carried this State
BY triumphant m.jOrilies. They have
carried the governor. Johnson. the New
Orleans Courier estimates BY near 5000,
lieutenant governor. and decided MAORI
~ Of both houses. The wings have
scarcely carried more than 10 represen-
iaiiyes out Of AZ, or 4 senator's out Of IA.
IWshisgssl Unisa.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-02-12

The Norfolk Beacon states that the u.
nited States razee ship Independence has
been ordered to be fitted oui for the Gulf
Of Mexico as the flag ship Of Commodore
Perry, who is to relieve Commodore Con.
ner on that station.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-02-12
KING CAUCUS.
s. 8. MILL. See'y.

=
The House Of Delegates was yesterday
the scene Of stiIriag debate upon the
subject OF the election Of officers. The
attempt made by one wing 81 the Demo.
cratic party. lead on by Messrs. Goodwin
and Mcpherson. 10 INTRODUCES into Virgin.
ia the New York system Of prescription
ia the case Of mere ministerial officers,
was met. and manfulIy resisted. by gen
ilemen Of The same party. with spirit and
vigor that proved that al regard for the
ancient character of Virginia 10 not ex-
Ftinct. Mr.. Kirtley Of Rockingham, Mr..
Pendleton Of Giles. and Mr.. Harvie Of A.
meIia. were peculiarly happy. forcible.
and eloquent; meeting their antagonists
with power and impressiyeness that told
upon every heart. We could not but i'd.
mire the wonderful energy with which
they rained down their blows upon the
head Of King Caucus; and, after every
interruption. renewed the battle with ten
Told zeal aud determinations, Mr.. H. de-
clsred, If we understood him Alright, that
when obedience to the diciafion Of King
Caucus, should become The test Of Demo.
cracy, be. for one. wsuld be no longer a
Democrat. Honor 10 these gallant and
Independent Republicsns-tbese true Vir-
ginians. They have saved The Common
wealth from crying shame. and their par.
" from q fathomless abyss.
II will be seen. by reference TO the Le-
gislaiive proceedings. that thatsccomplish-
ed officer. James E Heath. upon whom
principally il was sought 10 infict ven.
geance. was reelected by handsome
msjosiiy. as well as eli the other old off,
GERS. 10 whom the opposition was but
Wing.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-02-12

The revival 81 religion which We no.
ticed few weeks s;nee. says he Cum
beflsad Civilian Of Tb1rsdsy week. % bel
ing Ia progress. ID The n = Church. 81
aha, town. under The pastoral care Of Rev.
John A. Hsnning. has resulted 10 90 inn
porisnt addition iothsi charge. Between
forty and City While persons, end abopl
teenty ave colorsd were received, %
probation. in The course Of four Or 6vs
weeks.
We are srsiifed 10 learn that Chief jus
lice Tiusy bss recovered iron BE recent
|iodi.Po.i!ioo. ed hss tsse@sd be seal @
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-02-12

The Loeofoco Legislature Of Tennes-
see has passed q bill. BY large majority.
in one Of its branches. 10 resorga
their State Banks with branches. De-
mocrscy 10 different from the S,h January
phase Of the Democracy in Ohio.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-02-12

Valuable .aaisal "A trusty house dog
is sometimes the best Of friends. We
have an instance before Us. A Mr.. Belts,
ID Sandersford, Mass, having gone out
on an evening visit, directed The oldest
boy. about ten years old, TO place wood
under the stove TO be in readiness for the
morning FIRE. This the boy did and then
went to bed with The other children Up
stairs. Soon after the ERE communicated
With the wood, and faithful spanielssee.
ing it. went 10 the room where the boys
were three times, barking and bowling,
before be succeeded in alarming them.
The smoke convinced them that the house
was on FIRE. and on going down found the
dog scattering the brands with bis teeth
and pa vs. ID every direction. .
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-02-12

The Philadelphia Chronicle records
the 6res known 10 have occurred in 1915,
in the u States, Canada and the West
Indies. aud estimates The Losses Of S27, !
|S2o. $50. This. il il supposed. does not
cover more than two thirds Of The actual
loss BY Gre.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-02-12

:. z = -. v,....-...i
ea Y. $3.50 2. .ns o,as.s.s =
-. -. ~ $780,, 81 vs,F ,e,es,msd ~ sbon,
az an. usasy ibs Arneries Of Springfield,
Ma. and Halpsrs- Ferry, va, respectively -
ErpsndIiwa q Hn7sss- Ferry. Sl6s, ISL 50.
Wsrk dons 81 Hirpem.Fefry, viz:
2,295 percussion nu,keis.
/ model psieussion rife.
7.t1s vipsr'.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-02-12

The Memphis Enquirer states that the
steamer Belle Zane had on board Of
her. when she sunk, some weeks since,
f,cenfv-s.ven mail bugs. token on board al
Memphis which we presume are lost Tor
ever. How much money, whas amount
of drafts, &c. have been lost, and bow
many nisfortunes and affections have
been caused by the loss Of these twenty
seven nail bags. no' one can estimate.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-02-12

EzE v. >. SENATE.
Mr.. Morehead appeared 10 bis seat 10.
day.
Amessage Was received from The Presi.
dent Of the United States transmitting The
correspondence on The Oregon question,
which, on motion Of Mr.. Allen, was re-
ferred 10 the Committee 90 Foreign rela-
tions and ordered 10 be prin.ed.
Several resolutions Of inquiry were sub.
miited.
Al bill for the relief OF Nathaniel God.
dard and others coming up on iis final pas.
sage, was passed over informally. owing
TO the absence Of many Senators Who
were listening 10 Mr.. Adams in the House.
The Senate then proceeded 10 the
consideration Of bill granting pc. son
10 the widow OF Col. McRae.
The Senate then proceeded 10 the spe.
cial order Of The day. being bill for
The Representation oftde Mary.
Mr.. Wesicoti concluded his remarks ID
favor Of the general features II he bill.
After Mr.. Wesicott bad concluded.
The question 81 arbitration ID the Ore.
gon maller caHe np incidentally on amo.
lion 10 ley the bill on the table. 10 which
Mr.. Mangum denounced ihe correspon.
dence, and said lbe manner ii which tho
offer 10 arbilrate had been rejected would
not b upheld BY he county. He cbsrr-
"a Mr. Polk With ! de,ign "a gain pe
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-02-12

Hori6k E6seis Of a. Smai Ror. The
Philadelphis Tines rays that on Tuesday,
: man il that city, Who uss suffering 20
horribly from The small spox - y become
perfectly insane, eot out Of bed and at
tempted 10 Jump opt 81 the third story
window. His vic tried 10 prevent him
from doing 90. but BE oyespowsred her.
Knocked her down. and rushed q The WIN
dow with great4orce, smashed The sash %
pieces. and would undoubtedly have sue
lcesded u Jumping out. had n0t sssistance
arrived and prevented him. When seen.
bis head vas out Of the window and pre-
scented horrible sight. being nesrly black
with The dreadful disease. The noise q.
tfacted large crowd Of spectators. who
despite the Tears Of the contagipn. could
not 90 far overcome their curiosity to keel
away.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-02-12

a fact. which may be worth The Goa.
sideraiion OF our slurdy advocates ot, free
trade: By The reports 81 the British Con-
suls 10 their Government. il appears that
Ii, OaO, 900 bushels Of wheat can be cal
culated upon from the ports Of the Baltic
and Mediterranean. Two millions oi
quarters, (eight bushels 10 the guarter.)
and at prices that would be ruinous 10
our farmers. with freights about one nall
what We should have TO pay.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-02-12

D.lav i Dangerous. The Nor.hamp.
Ton Courier ao,icesthe death. u the Aims
House, 10 that town. Of Captain William
Smith, aged Is years. He had for tie
las. fourteen years been IN inmate OF the
poor house. He was born III Maryland,
and was one Of The original claimants
for indemni6calion for French spoliations,
having been captured thrice on three diff
fereni vessels BY French privateers. his
property confseated and himself madePri
soner. He has bad bis claim presented,
among others, for $40. 600. which with ~
fieresi. would now have amounted 70 over
$40, 900. He knew Of no relative living.