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Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-06-15
CAPTURE OF AN AlLEGED SLAYER

BREADSTUFFS The receipts of breadstuAs down
the Hudson river. the opening Of the river TO the
evening Of the 9Th Of June, inst were:
O Flour G27,2s9 barrels.
W wheat 20l, 6iS bushels.
OF Corn 20, s5s b,sbcI.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-06-15
S4o2OO

ono hall OF TINS sum, amounting nearly fifty thousand
dollars IN ALL he has received annually and the con-
uuons were that nj his deccaso the whole originally
paid shall the companies The commando. are NJ
ms deceased, relieved only from the annual payment of
large sum, but have realized great profit The Farmers
trust nave, after calculating interest," received twenty FIVE
thousand dollars the New York Life and Trust fory-six
thousand dollars, and other companies proportion The
Marquis was man OF immense wealth. His income was
over million OF francs annually. lie leaves over sixty
millions OF francs IN real estate aud the bulk Of his fortune
TO grandchid only nineteen months old. Tie lived by
rule and eat and drank by weight and measure and reg
uaed AL his conduct by the incest lie cslcu-
lated TO live ill he hundred and fifty; and if he had
would probably have broken the companies that had grant
ed the ounuues.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-06-15
MARINE INTELLlGENCE,

Nottce-The attention Of the trade Ia particularly so-
cited 10 sale OF Dry Goods commence ut O'Clock
this morning. The assortment Of Cloths, Linen Goods
brown and bleaehcd Domes,cs and Prints is paricula,
attractive DAvENfoRr, ALLEN e. Co. Aueta
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-08

10 10 , LoaEs lath style east air-tighf. i7inch s
Ma a. as ds 20 inch S,
S.raII Biiun.in5ns Coal Stoves s,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-08
Plantation, Brogans & Negro Shoe
agricultural Implements
AND
SecdLlSlOrc.
ElL STABLER dIfBRos 4 Fai5ac Street

JygE .STABLER GItBRO.,S Eairfar Street.
ALEXANDRIA,,
nFFER for sale a good assortment of Agrcpl-
~ tural Implements, DC tie latest and most APP
proved kinds
PLouGHs--Ruggles', NoitrSe & Mason's celebrat-
ed selCsarpener, assorted sizes Hillside and Sub
soil PoughS; Minor Horton Cos Cast Ploughs, of
five different sizes Dayiss oughs wrought shares;
Frecborn's cheap New York Ploughs;
HARRows-G eddes, Improved folding and ex-
pending; IL,
I CuLTIyATpRs--Of several descriptions;
FANsING MILs-Rice's & Strong'S lS
ceEN SHE'LL ERs-The Single and Double Eagle
ShelleTs;b
STRAW CpTrERs for horse and hand power Ro-
gers Straw aud Stalk Cutter;
!. Together with all minor fmplements-Axes, Bril-
ar Scythes, Scythes and Cradles. Grass Scythes,
Rakes, Forks Shoyels, Spades. Chains, Scrapers,8
PUMPs-- Csstem and Well Pumps, assorted sizes,
for lead wooden pipes. The cheapness and utili-
ty OF these Pumps is bringing the into very general
use; 10.
SEEDS Clover, Timothy, Hosd Grass, Luccme,
White Clover, &c;
w S 4 Bro Wish 10 make this branch of their
business worthy The attention of farmers and others
a4l with tins giew will make such.additous to then
stock, as the increasing spirit Of improvement in
Agriculture may require
Alexandria Sept 49, lS47-u
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-08
MARRIED..


In Warcnton, on the 2d.instaIit, BY the Rev.
Mr. Towles, JoHs WEnB 'EYLER. Senator from
the Fanqaier district to Mrs. GwYNEETA w.
DADE, of Warrenton.
/ On the Bridge, at IIarpers Ferry, on Monday
the 9th instant BY the Rev Nelson Head, MIR.
JAMES DIsoN 10 Miss SUSAN KtDwiLER, all Of this
county.
On the Isl instant, By thessRev. John Winter,
Mr.. Bash. BuxroN, Of Frglerick county, Nd,
to Miss MARY WEDDLE, Of Marinsbufg.
On Thursday week. By ths Rev. d. Bragonicr,
Mr. GReRGE C. EMERr, to Miss SrsiNA., dangh-
ter of Mr.. GodIieb Noll--ai: OF Berkeley.
On Sunday. 18th ult, at C;lrrell's Hotel, Har-
Ferry, BY the Rev Mr.. Love, Mr.. jack
son McDAsiEL to Miss EsIiIER Ann NIIIToN-
all Of thiscounty.
On Thursday evening, DIE End, BY the Rev.
+ Il Dulie MIR. JoNATHAE RussEIL to Miss
ELIZABETH Epw1RDs.-all OFFS .oudoun.
ON the l7th uit, at the U. i. Hotel; Frederick,
Md. BY the Rev. John Smith, Mr.. ISRAEL G.
HETreRLgf of Berkeley coltnty, to Miss EME-
LINE Nj. b. JOHNSON, OF WatreG county, Va.
On the 30th ult, by the ,Riv. A. H. Ii. Boyd
Mr. MAnLoN Gore. ofI.oudi,un county, to M iss
SIDNEY 5. GATHER, eldest daughter OF Mr. James
Gather, of Frederick county.
Onlhe 23l ult, by the Rev Dabney Ball, Mr.
RongKr B. MUsE to Miss 2HuAMAH SgIsERT
daughter Of Mr. Jacob +. Ssibert, all Of Frede-
rick county
+. On the 10th ult by the Rev Mr.. Buck, Mr.
WASHINGTON McConMIcK "a Miss EMILY JANE
CLRTEK, both of Frederick ceanty.
On Tuesday, 10th ultimo, Joy the Rev. J. Few
Smith, DIR. s. p c. HESKEI, 81 New Market, to
Miss Ann NJ. MILLER, daughter oftle late Abra-
ham Miller, Of Winchester.
On the 18th ult, by the Rsv Samuel Cover,
MIR. PErEE CuRRI 10, Miss f1RAH GREENwELL,
Of Louaoun. / as z
On Sunday evening, 23d ,lt by the Rev. J.
w. Kelly, Mr. VIM III BEris, of Fairfax coup-
", to Miss HANNAH Les, Of Roudoun.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-08
Mercantile and Job Coat Dressing
AND
Silk Diving Establishment,

Fai6far Street, beslrcen Kiag e Pri@ce-A fm
doors 9sldw Stabiers Drug Ss0re--A Alexandria, w.
A -D. WAKEFIELD respectfully begs Leave
a. to make himself known 70 the citizens OF
Charies;pwn and tie surrounding COUNTIES, a.d
solicits share Of their patronage, His long ex-
perience in the above business. and ample facili-
ties enables him to compete with any similar cs-
tablishment of the kind. The community are
respectfully reminded of the facilities afforded by
the Canal, in the way Of Transportation All or
ders will be thankfully received and punctually
attendedito, and sent back by return Boat Silk
Dresses dyed all colors and handsomely watcred.
Goats and Pantaloons cleaned and resSdyed to look
equally as well as new. if not too much worn
Merino Dresses and Curtains dyed. Cloth and
Carpet Yarn dyed all cqlors. Silk and Straw,
Rutland Braid and other Bbnnets dyed. Coun-
try Cloth by piece or yard All of whiclashe
pledges himself to do in the very best manner, as
he employs none butthe best workmen.
Alexandria Sept 90 1S47-Sm
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-08
g. s. GRIFFITH,
Paper Hanger and Uph0sterer,

Ne. s Hanersrs *. and No. rs BaiiAEersa.
las recently boushi out the establishment q
y - William ). Birch, thereby much enlarged
ms formeF stock Of Paper HnngingS, and does
NOV cfeg for sale The laTgesf and best assortment
/ ~ Papers in the market Most Of bis patterns
are new, and bought al very reduced prices
which enables him to ofIer 10 his old customers
paper dealers anfotkefs many advantages de
returns thanks foR the liberal patronage extended
% him, and hopes 10 merit The same BIZ girins sa-
tisfaciion 70 all who may favor him with call al
No EanaFer street At the old stand No. ~
Baltimore street where ali orders willbe prompt
" attended 10 eithar in the u pholstering line or
Paper business This stock consists Of,
worsted Damask & Afcrecns, assorted coIpTs,
Cotton do do do
Curtain Triinnina,s C.,ris. Bindings sc TO match
Ornaments, GIL Rods, Ring and Curtain Bands.
Wide and narrow Stat Venltian Blinds,
Patent M do al 81 cents,
Transparent Window Shades Of all prices and
patterns,
Feather Beds, Comforts, Blankets. SC.
Maitrasses Of Hair, Husk Mos and Cotton,
Bedsteads and Cots Of turned maple,
Carpeiing. Oil Cloths. Mating. Rugs and Door
Mats,
yeTy superior style, fine Freseo Paper,
Views and PANEL Piper for entries,
Fire Screens of all desc riptions,
Glazed and common Papers,
Borders and Curtain do
PAPER hung in the city or elsewhere, by the
he-t workInen Always on hand, White and
Black wadding Of large and small sizes, BY
wholesale and retail.
Baltimore Jan 81, lSfT-ly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-08
New Hardware Store.

TIME undersigned have associated hcmselves
Il for the prosecution Of the Hardware bust
ness, are prepared to offer tLeir friends and all
who may call ON them, an FERtire Nee Stock,
which has been selected with the greatest care
from the Eurnpeanand American ManutacfiIr-
ers. Our stock comprises in part the following
articles, viz:
Knives Scissors, Needles, Razors. Saws, Axes,
Files, Locks, Hinges, Bolts, Screws, Guns, CuI-
tain Bands, Tea Trays, Fire Irons, Cast Pots,
Oycns, Kettles, Spades, ShoYels Scythes,
Snaihes FRSkes FORKS Chains, Nails, Iron, Steel,
Tin, Nv ire, Copper Zinc, Lead, Lead pipes,
Pumps III ydfanIic Rams, &c.
Stoves Crates Anvils, Vices, Bellows,
Harness and Saddlery Mountings, s.
EIlip,i: Springs and Axles, NaYTaate1
Patent Leather, Painted Cloth, Coach Lace,
Lamps, Hubs, Bbws, Hub bands, Malleable
Castings, and all goods usually kept 10 Hard
ware Stores
Whichye offer yholesaie and retail, at our
new Granite front Warehouse. Sign of he Gil
PlaHe arthe South east corner of Bridge & High
Streets Entrance first door on Tie corner in e.
lher street.
! Georgetown, ID, c., March 4, l3i7-Alye
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-08
BoapEvroowI7r,s \. d O,et % isl5

BoRpEST0wNS n, y. Oct %. 1915.
Mr. Seth w Fowle s-isear Sir-Dr Wistar's
Balsam Of Wild Cherry fas been in the market
some five or six years 1the universal celebrity
which this medicine has gained over an others
throughout the whole courtTy, Is enough to con-
vince the most incredulous Of the great value Of
It. and encourage those w1o are sirll to Try it. /
have long felt IL my duty, and wished for an OPP
portunity 10 express % yats my gratitude forihe
benefit have derived frolff H. l have been res
cned from the grave, and 5ayed from that most
terrible discase, consumpfian, BY using IT, Last
winter after took badfcold, was troubled
with severe cough for s,sgeral weess, 50 that
my appetite and strength fsliled me. i was oh
liged 10 give up my bnsines q leave my bench and
shop had all the alarming symptoms OF Con-
sumption, such as pains q the side, sweating
nights, &c. Tried many lSnds OF medicine but
all in vain. until procured bottle DC DR. WIS
TAR'S BAI.SAM OF. WILD CHERRY.
which, by faith and PERSEVERANCE,, finally saved
my life, and cured me entirily. have not enjoy
ed as good health for twelve years past as Go
now. TIf0S. BENNETT.
We are personally acquainted with Mr. Ben
nett The public may rclysupun the truth Of his
statements. fWHfTALL STbKEs.
teiEoa6E RGRKER.
Eone genuine unless sirned l. BrrTs on the
wrapper
sg- The above VALUABLE Balsam can be had
i, Tno{lAs NJ. FLINT,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-08
DIED.j

On Tuesday the sOih utimo, at Selma
Winchester, the residence Of jhis father the Hon.
James NJ Mason, U. S. Senior, afiera loLg pro-
tracted and most painful illneSs, BENJAMIN CHEW
Mason, in the I'D year Of hf age
On the 18th Of Noyeublr, NELSON LYLEs
SrRiDsR, infant son Of SAMUEL i. and Ann 'STi-
der, aged s months and Is DAYS.
Gone 10 the grave in carly Seom,
He has escaped all wOrdi& woes
Deaths angel beading DER the tomb,
Wept DER the beauteogs tlighted rose.
On Friday night week, ath1aresidence in Lou
doun Mr. JoHN BKspEN, aboiIt 20 years Of age,
Tworthy and respectable citizfa.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-08
ALEXANDRIA, TRADE.
JAMES. & CARLIN,
Wholesale and Retail Dealer

80 N11kN<sNiks AAtt&t4, Mr. 4t0y1s
Sired, near GU Htsi,
v ALEXANDRIA,, VIRGINIA.,
II EEPs CONSTANTLY on HAND and
lASoferS tcg sale "a accommodating terms,
large and wallsclectet stock VI goods, consisting
! liable casiery. d ssers dsssrlp,ion
Pen and Rockct Cutlery
scissors, Shears. Augers Braces and Bi,s. !.
Steel and Iron Spares
Trowells. Axes Haiehets, Saws
i Planes Bench and Moalaing;
Bias AndEHuns, Slnyels, Tongs and Fendcrs.
Iron Fdfnaees and Preserving Kettles;
Hollow Ware--exsry description
Well wheels, and Ralsnt Irpn Pumps j.
Elliptic springs and Ina sizes;
Locks, every variety,
Tea Trays and Waiiers;
Candlesticks and Shutters;
Guns and Pistols; Powder ElaSks s. Pouches
NH, Pitts and Cr0sS-Cut Saws;
Anyils, Vices. Rellows, Flies. Rasps, &c;
Trace Chains, Eackbassd a., Halter u, sc. I.
Cut and Wrought n AIS
Bait and ParlialGsn, Hinges;
Patent Blind Fasteners;
4 Screws Springs. Glue, Sc, sc.
The above with q great variety Of articles nek'
enumerated be oilers Tar sale asihe Canal
is now in full OPERATION he hopes those il wank
will avail themselves Of the advantageous mode
Of transportation and favor him with their o.
ders,--ghich will be attended to with care and s
despatch
Alexanaria Sent. - le47--y.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-08
JOSEPH JE EFT T,
LATE OF BALTIMORE.
New Book and Stationery Store.

4 A DJOINING Koopes and Deans Dry
IA Goods Store, King Street, between Royal
and Pitt Streets. Alexandria, Va, whcrp viii con
stantly be found general assortment Of Th6ol 6gi.
cal, Miscellaneous and sCHOOE hooks ;,plso,
8 III A. tt % NE u "
In every variety. Always IN hand very complete
assortment of PAPER HANGINGS AND Dor
DERS suitable for parlors, etc. II
ALSO, large assortmett of new md popular
Song, Diets Waltzes, Marches poIkas. Glees, Co.
tilionsi Airs, Rondas and Variations. with books
oil INSTRUCTION for PIANO AND GUITAR. IL
A iiberGl discount 4lfle to Teachers.
The highest pricp glycn tor Cotton and Linen
IL, hopes by promr, attention, and q desire e
please, TO meet with share OF the PUBLIC patronage
Law and Medical Books furnished al Baltimore
and Philadelphia prices.
REFERENCES. Is
7 ToWNER, shsnho,,s,ovr y,
MeVrlorb BRo, & Co Alexandria, va
Alexandria. Sent. %, lSAG.-fy. f.nF
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-08

TIME subscriber respectfully informs the pub
; Il lie that he keeps constantly on hand, gcno
eral assortment of o.
learIOr and Cooking. Stoves,
.ofthe most approved patterns He is now manu-
featuring and receiving splendid assortment of
A64tigM Stores for parlors and chambers. He
has recently obtained a Patent for Nentilaiing
Air-tighi Store, which keeps up constant ciretI-
lation of air in the room, and when the Stove is
closed up, the ventilator is opened at the same
time, and the close, oppressive air passes off
through the ventilator, and the same pleasant
healthy heat is produced as from a fireplace OF
open Stove He is sole agent for Pierces Ameri-
can Airetight Cook Stove the best offered in this
maikets There are iFe sizes for coalor weed
House keepers and farmers should By all means
examine this superior Cooking StoyeI There
Is great saving Of fuel rand the oreR possesses
an advantage oyer almost any other kind Of
Stove now in use Il is very large, and the top
being friedrich, the moister is absorbed during
baking, and combines the advantages both Of a
Brick even and a Cook Stove. He keeps, also,
AIR TIGHT COOKING RANGERS, and
superior assortment Of CIR ATES for fife-p places
Also puts up Furnaces for heating dwellings,
banks, churches, stores, &c.
g. B. SEXTON,
Sept 2 1siT-3m. Ito, Lombard ST., LaH.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-08

SArErr OF YoUscl coLIrss--We are
pleased 70 learn that Mr John Mclean
Collins, son Of the Eey John A. Collins
Of this city, who vens ont as 4 member Of
the late Capt Walkers company Of Mount
ed kiaemen. and who was supposed to have
been killed in . skirssish with the guefril
las Is safe. hehasings been taken prisoner
BY the body guard If Santa Anna At
the last accounts he Vas IN good health.
and was treated well b. his csptors.
Belfimors c1igp.y
BY way Of Louisville we learn that D.
4 Miller has been elected Governor Of
Texas
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-08
Furniture Furnishing Stere.
WIN. m. MUIR,

a his Mandatory on King StTeel, Alfxahdfla
- has constantly on hand and for sale, at lowest
cash prices, Looking Glasses and Frames, in grea,
variety, Toilet and Swing do; Bureaus, Tables
Wash, Candle, and Towel Stands cane-scat, Gre
clan, Cottage Windsor and Common Chairs |; Cane
and Wood-seat Rocking Chairs, all sizes High
Teaster, Field French, Lew. Trundle stat and Sack.
ing Bedsteads Cots, Cribs, Cradles. Sackings and
Cords callers, Feather Beds, Boosters and Pil.
lows Curled Hair, Moss Cotton and shuck Ma
Gsasses. all sizes, and made 10 order al short niiee.
( Alexandria, sppf22, lSi7A-iy
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-08
q. G. BERRY,
DEALER IN
EaneY and Variety Goods.

" ING STREET, Alexandria, keeps constantly
- on hand q large stock Of every yaricy of
Goods in his line, such rs .##
Combs, Brushes, Baskets, Zephyr Worsted, Nee
dies, Hooks and Eyes, Percussion Caps, Scissors,
Knives, Razors and Strops Soaps, Silk EGpges,
Curls and Braids Purse Silks and Aiountings, Cold
Slver,and Steel Beads, pcrfumery in great Variety
Pocket Books, Purses, Aceordoas, Jeweiry, Clocks,
Weights and Spriags, Looking Glasses, Walking
Canes. Transparent Window Shades and Stat Blinds
o. fashionable styles, Baby Jumpers with great
vpriety 81 such goods are usually fond ID Cen
eral Variety store. Sold wholesale aud retail. All
orders via Canal, executed With despatch, and
goods sent free of charge " #S N
Alexaadria, Sept y, lSl7-lY
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-08
MEXICAN NEW ST.


L1Eyttf l45-tr u ~ NlI 0Fit11s l1td
VISA Ckuz, Mexico. Nov. Is, ls47.
In the city Guadalaiara fresh rcyolu-
ton has burst forth in favor Of the eleva-
tion~fo the Presidency Of Gomez Farms.
the avowed antagonist Of the saeerdotaf
party His pariizans, whilst attacking
the churches and endeaypring 10 abstract
therefrom the sacred utensils Of gold.
were suddenly assaulted By the mob. incl
led b. thepriests. A sanguinary engage
ment immediately ensued between The IN
furiAtcd parties-the one endeayorine 10
pillage the sacred edificcs, the other Ia
protect them from the threatened desecra-
ti0n. In the action il Il said that Gen
Ampudia, Of Monterey and Sentmanat
notoriety, was slain, together with many
Of the followers Of Gomez Farias The
militant church party, which 50 well knows
how 70 defend its privileges, has triumph
ed as usual.
Gen. Paroles has openly pronounced,
1t Tulancingo, in favor Of theplan Of Igua-
ia. In his py0nHH<iamknto and Inonar-
chical movement, he was seconded By the
garrison Of Mazatlan.
The spirit breathed forth in every par
agraph Of these papers, is the spirit Of
war and unqnenchable hatred to the
North Americans ana their acts. The
Mexieans though destituteof all resources.
having amongst them the apple Of dis
cord, distracted fby internal commissions
and divided councils, yet eyince no desire
nor tendency whatever 70 peace or eoncii-
iation-
The Mexican Congress is still at Quere-
taro-ya quorum Of 10 members has, it is
said, been at last conxened This body is
about 10 remove TO the city of @Moreiia, 2
1.-THE old Yalladolid j in order toget rid Of
the military BY whose presence in Quereta-
70 it is entirely oyerawed in the free dis
charge Of It's functions.
Gems. Rea and Santa Anna, with sim
gle brigade, are at Iriseatra, intending TO
make an attack upon the next train.
Bustamente, who had gone to Qgeretaro,
has a force Of 5000 men at his command,
near the city Of Mexico.
Canales was encountered by small a.
merican force, and defeated With some
hess.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-08
DAVID APIECE,
Confectionery and ~Fruiter.

KING STREET, ALEXANDRIA,, VA, T
II EEPS constantly on hand large supply of
~ Confectionery OF every description and KIDD
with every variety of FRUIT and SlVEETAIEsA ATS
such as Oranges, Lemons, Dates, Figs. lie will
also execute orders for FRENCH CONNECTION.
AIRY, with neatness and despatch, and will supply
flor particular occasions such articles in his line
nlSy betrequired Orders from Jefferson and advia-
cent counties, Via caal viii receive promptatteni
ton.
H Alav,nlrial SAINT % ISl7--3m B
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-08
Later from Gen. TayIOr's Army.


Battle ruth tie GterriLtasz-F SrG AmeYi
cans Killed and .Srre,t1It iaaatie1-- Pro
nttacidmento at San L09fs
The New0rlcans Picayune has letter
from Cerralyo Of the 4th ult, which says
that airport had just reached lit Col
Webb, stationed there, of the 10th Infan-
try, that Que Of his scouting parties had
fallen in with the guerrillalchief, Elmojah
Martinus and his party, and that in the
engagement Martinus was killed. There
are known to be many parties Of guerrille-
ros and robbers in the vicinity Of Corral
20, under Ganalcs, Bosques, Menlcz, A.
rispe, Col Travinia and others Col. Webb
has three companies of mounted men, aud
four Of his own regiment, under his COM
mand and hopes are entertained that he
may succeed in destroying or dispensing
somc Of these bands, Gen Taylor was
expected at Cerralvo on the 10th ult
Al letter in the Picayunc, dated Monte
rey, Nov. 2, says:
We have report here that there are
about Ave hundred of the late Mexican
army at San Luis Potosi who have pro-
nounccd in~favor Of Paroles and monar-
chy, and the report is generally credited
at SaltiIlo and by many Mexieans here,
!. Col. IIamtramck has been put in coma
tmand of the troops at Encantada, Buera
Vista and Saltillo BY GQn. Wool, until
further orders. Yesterday, Gen. Taylor
gave collation. at his camp to all his Off
GERS, and very delightful affair it was
truly happy meeting, and such an one as
could hardly be expected in land so far
from home as this There was quite a
large collection Of officers from the differ
ent regiments and commands, who did
great Justice to the cdibles aud drinka.
5blcs
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-08
TIE MkRkETS.
0Ees eftAs BaHiseor Ameriean.
Derislnk.re sp AZ

Drctahoet y +. M
{ CATTLE.-Prices Ragged S2as3 per 100 lbs.
on ths hoof equal 70 sias57 net and averaging
$3.50
HOGS.-ssales Of live Hogs were made today
al 8 25as5SO.
E1QUR---0n SATURDAY. the market for How
ard Street Flour assumed more firmneSs. u sfhss,
any advance in price. saIes of about 500 bbls
having bern made AZ So To-day holders are
asking 1851, bni This rate. has not been CHAINED
excem for 400 bbls Of choice brands.
GRAIN.-Saies Of good 10 prime red yYheais
are making to-day at l3aai3s cents per tushel
and one parcel Of 1000 bsIshels choice prime red
was sold at 10 cents ave quote family aour
white wheais al l40aIl7 feniz
There are full suppIes;of Corn al market To-
day. Sales Of new whif4 are making al 56a57
cents. and Of new yeilDwIat 81 cents Sales &c
old white At 60 cts Thc.e Is no old yellow in
market
Sales or Md. Rye al 9ta93 cents. We quote
Md: Oais. ordinary toprinte, al 35afl cents; and
prime Virginia al ~ eenhs
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-08
Ezra r. keefer.

|. (OfR firm ofKEEEEER & Johnson I
Union Street, near VIM L, Powell " Son,
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.
GENERAL FORWARDING AND COM
NJ MISSION MERCHANT, Offers his ser
vices as a general Factor for the sale OF Flour,
Grain, etc. Viii sellor shipto New York aud Bos-
ton il requested y do upon the most reasonable
terms. lie is also EXTENSIVELY engaged m KILN
DRYINCfp0RN. The highest market price at all
times paid for Willie and Yellow Corn.
NJ Is. His facilities are stch as to enable him Il
offer great inducements to Farmers lifting on tho
line Of Canal for GROUND PLASTER, which hs
is constantly manufacturing of the best materials al
extreme low rates. Orders via Canal promptly ex
ecuted.
tAlexandria. Sept %. lS47-6m
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-08
New Goods! New Goods q!

FIvHE undersigned have Just retarned from the
Eastern markets with Fargo and wen Sc
leeied stock Of Cloths, Cas$insres, Vestings and
Sat,inetts, which they are determined 70 sell
cheaper than the cheapest 5hose wishing to
buy, would ind il greatly 10 den advantage TO
call and examine their stock bsiorc buying else-
where They invite a cali fro$ the public
STEPHEN WELLS