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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-07-29
Dissolution or CO-P0rtHer-
shin.

r1NHE Partnership heretofore existing between
= VIM. n. v. Cronise, and WIN G. Shipley
trading under The pame and firm of Wp. @.
Shipley & Co., At Dufisld's Depot and the Elk
Branch Store, is this day dissolved BY mutual
consent WIN. n. ". cfonise having sold out
his entire interes, 10 VIM. G. Shipley, the bu-
sinsss win in future be conducted BY him, and
on bis own account.
w. H. v. cRoNIsE,
WM. SHIPLEY.
Dufislds Depot, July 10, t29 ls47.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-07-29

.Aiiacktd By an .4hgator We learn
that Mr.. James Wadds whilst crossing
the Black Creek Savannah. on horseback
was attacked by IN Alligator. The horse
was bacly torn on one Of The fore and
one Of The hind legs. Mr.. Waddy was
thrown rish' before the reptile raising
itself on its hind legs IL silscked him,
but he was fortunate enough TO evadc it,
and escaped uninjured.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-07-29
Trustees Notice.

4 Il accounts con tracled wiih JehD H, Heard,
"a and With Jehp H, Beard q Co., since iha
dr:i OF January. l8i5. Are fs,s rrsdy for settIe.
igenl. Tbs time q sixty dsss from M AZ 1 !.
August nexl will BE- eiFen Oh an .acc6unia 60.
Two dollars if closed ~ note Ii fhe IL
are mol paid, Or eiessd by aois, BY j, ,a,s ~
august next. they IS i EN- as all ro,ss a..
unpaid Il ga, Vim 81 laced i ss, ~
u eofIsctioh bJ law. .'-'~f' 81 !. : s.
= Al. 0'BANNoN. sk
July ~, ie4I~ Spirit conf 81
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-07-29
THE MARKETS.
0Ges Of The Baltimore fmerieGn, ,
III July &c. 5P. M. Z


July &c, 5P. NJ.
cATTLE..-Prices ranged from s2,25ss3, IS
per 100 lbs. on the hoof, equal TO s4,50a6, IS
net. The average rate is e, 62i gross. being
decline.
FLOUR Lac on Friday afternoon there
were sales Of 900 bbls. Howard Street Flour,
July Inspection, al 5,37i, and 300 bbis. fresh
ground al $3.50 % Saturday 500 bills we're
sold at $3.50. This is the carrsnt rate to-day
for sifietly fresh parcels, at which rate several
hundred bbls. were sold. MAY and June 10.
spections can be purchased at S5,25a5, 37a
GRAIN.-New Whestis mot much wanted,
but the receipts are iriAing, and only 10 very
small lots, which sell At il0lll6 cts. for coed
to prime reds, aud 100 cts for white.
Sales Of Nd. white corn Al 20 cents One or
two parcels Of fellow sold Of IS cts. A lot Of
Pennsylvania yellow; from store, was sold at IS
cents.
Oats are worth l3al5 cts --ssle;.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-07-29

NEVER GIVE UP," so long as il is 10 your
power 10 avail yourselfof that justly celebrat-
cd remedy for coughs, colds, and every specie
OF lung complaint,
wisTAR's BELSAN OF WILD CHERRY.
Mr.. s. w. Fowle-lf you think The Follow
ing certificate worth publishing, j. is at your
service:
hereby certify that Twas afflicted With a
very troublesome cough for about one ysaf.-
trieda great many different remedies recon.
mended 10 me, but ~ 10 no putpose finding that
I Wssf getting no better. I was Induced 10 Try
DR., Wislsr's Bslsam Of Wild Cherry and ac.
cordiDey procured bottle Of Edward Mason,
Druggist and ApoihecaJy 10 Portland. After
using il according 10 directions, can truly say
il cuRrD ME- ESrIRELY. ! am now wea and
able to attend TO my work, and would cheerful
y recon mend il TO any one afflicted win any
disease Of the lungs.
DAVID ALLEN.
Witness, GEORGE ALLEN,
PoWnal. Cumberland Co, Me,2
October, l645.
Nons genuine. unless signed l. BUTTS on
the wrapper
ar The above ialdable Bslsarn can Sc hsd At the
Drug Store Of ). Il. BEARD,
| GharlesioEn.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-07-29

q drustsansss = d. dissisy and sfsstse.. u Z
IRE Moral 6tafore.
o. re aiisfnpen Of SATURDAY.. he Rev. Bro
thar CAnrsELr o. sirssb6fg. delivered IS sbIs
address Il behalf of ne csust, % : fan aSssn-
oists ~ he Nsihotin Chnfch--enfsciir co.
gently and flcqasuiiI he objects asG inasensss
q re Tenperanss Order sni he duty ef;svsfy
COED EILEEN 70 Al sud psom5tc il.
q he sTsning. a 8 s'closk. Nr. GlLlf seain
edited, 10 bis potent ard persuasive sl5is, .
crowded auditory il he Msilodhi Church and
~ ths sflerneoa sfSuaday sadrssssd he srhol.
ara Of The Sabbslh Sehool in sons remtrks 81
great power sns BEATTY.
We mast bot smit % nolIce Two Addresses
delivered during the week, y = talented and
eEsmpiary young gentepan % Riehmctd, Mr.
l;WM GREES-uho seems 10 hsss en;bsrked
hekfl and soul IN The esnte 81 Total Absisienes
and wso, 10 siyis 81 onck ficA and Logical
gives 10 The subject nae altrsctivsness add pow
sr We reerel that Nf. had aot, erine 70
sdsefse eireumsisnees, The sdVanisee Of . large
addieDee.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-07-29

.4gpoinfnenf ~ re Pfssidsnf:- Col
STzaLrEe PRIcE. 81 Missoeri. 10 b. Brig
adler General. rice Jefferson Davis. de-.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-07-29

We have learned that there are II pre-.
sent upwards Of fro million MAE kandrea
fkonsaad persons receiving Is,ions; Al the
public expense ondsr The outdoor RELIEF
system now 10 operation in this coun.
lfyl- Dublin Ereniag Post
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-07-29

Speeis for Herico The steamship
Massachusetts left New OfIesns on rbe
18Th ins... for Vera Cruz with 5000 900
in specie.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-07-29

Deitrueiire Fire at Ripley. 0hio-A
most destructive 6fe occurred d Ripley.
Ohio, on Tuesday night week. about IL
O'Clock. which destroyed len Or twelve
buildings
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-07-29

l.
e The Me- 0tissss Tines cfiks lslh insiant,
has the fsllouiag paragraph.
AZ soma Of our eonlsmpsrarieS afscl
10 doubt the correctness oiths news iron
Mexico. 10 reference % Ire rsjeeiion Of
proportions for peace uhIeh Ee laid be
fore our readers exclusivtI3 on Thursday
last. We have merely 10 sts,efaie that The
account Is reliably adibehiic. and thai
ne have 10 our possession later dates
IRON the capital than those Of The 30sh Of
June. alluded 10 on the arrival Of the Gal
weston.
The editors or N. o.. Tiaes hes been "a.
votsd viii The following extract 81 leItsr
dake
TiSAsco. Juas so. 1917.
We have been far IRON tranquil ever
since lhe departure Of CoEmodots Perry /;
small parties OF men having entered The
town Al night add 6tedhPon The hem
tries.
This has led 10 The burning. tie day
before yesterday. Of aboai 200 houses.
al the back snd south end Of the city,
BY Older Of our Government and military
com nsnder. Yesterday. Reimbursement
OF about ITO marines and sailors were sent
up by Commodore Perry from lhe bar,
and this morning about $50 men have
gone out TO try and meet some OF The
Mexican forces that are 10 this neigh5or
hood, aud drive them away.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-07-29
OTIC I'll.
PUBLIC SALE Of LAND.

TN pursuance OF Decree OF the Circuit SD
2lpeiior Court Of Law aud chapcery for. Jef-
ferson Csany, rendered 10 The ease Of John
S,rider, Plaintiff. agaibs, Jacob Swagaer snd
others, Defendants. The undersigned will ofer'
for sale, at public auction 10 The highes, bidder,
q. TIE Court house door. In CbaIleslown. on
Friday ths 2oth day efs.9ugpst atri,
A Tract OF Land,
situated IN jefferson county. containing
81 Acres, 8 Roods and % Perckes,
the properlyeof Samuel suidsr, adjoining lands
Of y acob Swagler. John Engle end others.
II TERMS One third cash, The balance In
twelve and eighteen months, wih interest on
The deferred Payments, the purchaser 10 secure
rthb same BY Deed Of Trust on The premises.
RoBER1' T. BROWN,
Special Commissioner.
July % 1871
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-07-29

ihe ked lico- $780,
noeth 81 tIaiikasbesR -
ist TRN biese sc the Farm, On he wtss
sd. su,1lI II he k.il-reaa. xheh b ieseht
sar.ss, i found Is cpntpin
So ACRES.
2i.l The portion u sts farm which lies Ncflh
{ o. lnf Rssh of Wasm Spring Read, eestaining
III 8 Qlf- QsSNrfRr s4rreS.l
eeancsd ~ Tudkes and Smiils lands, and
~ she essa roar.
III sl- lsSsll ssIl hi of ,sss ifssst IL III hrp.
Iimnetiassif Sohih 81 he said ea.h Iokd, a
aAash land rs will raise the sum dserrfd 10 tka
plannH, psehabiy more than FiFTY ACRES.
vii be acquired whifh will make 10 the mrs
chaser, WIN ths FarceI lali acres, kos sized
farm, well limbsred and 81 good quality. TAT.
ter the sale this 81 psrcei vim % laid Cd hy
metes and bounds, Is The iIo hfsi have airssty
besn,l
The sale viii lakt fl,ee on lhs tit ssy u ~.
gaa Court, august the 9th, l5t1. before the
curt house door 10 Msriinseufg.
IN. Terms u Sab. ss prescribed hy the De.
cree. are one thru cash, and tue iesidue il two
sagai annual payments from the day Of sale
the purchaser executing deeds Of trust on The
pre- misses 10 secure than,
The crops row growing are reserved and do
not 30 With the lands 10 the purchasers.
The purchasers can have D, session, on con. j
plying with the tesms Of sab, IL snce. fer the
purposes Of cultivation, resersing q the pre-
seht eceupiers he right 10 take sE and save he
vay-gsing crops.
will sihibn'to sny one, Wishing 20 buy, The
pilts Of these psrcels, on the day Of sale or be-
forss Al least one third Of eich parcel Is Ia
timber. in. II. CONRAD, So. Com.
Jaly is, lsa7-A
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-07-29
For Hire.

A Negro Girl, about Is years OF age, unit
EA Christmas. Enquire of The Printer.
July 90, lS47
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-07-29

" We regret tol learn from the Ffeds,
rick lMe.) Herald ibai The Rev. Joshua
PETREKIE has rendered bis resignation q,
Rector Of ST. Marks Church 10 TIA, CRY,
10 consequences Of iII.health.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-07-29

Il j. said that before the Britannia left
the Washington had l6O passengers en-
gagged for her home trip.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-07-29

A Fan Rocking Chan, "A new Goa
,rivance has just been Introduced into
Philadelphia. which we take pleasure in
recommending 10 the notice OF the pub.
tic. Ills large fan attached 10 ihe back
Of rocking chair. By which person.
whan seated, may with ease and pleasure
enjoy ell the comforts Of beng rocked.
and Al the same time farned. Nothing
could be more seasonabls during this ho,
weather. The affair Is so simple. that il
may be readily attached q any rocking
chair, at very small expense,
(Psiladsiphis Ing.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-07-29

UNHE Interesting ceremony OF ;lsy,nx Us
Cefhei Stose &c me EpiseeEsI c6stes
-oent TO be rsecsed II our village y "a sskS
plaee on Sdfardag, 5lsi Jais.a - 10 oselkeS, i. Nf
% b pesfernea under ne dusc,iisf 81 Aissss
Loige ~ Free sne Accepted Masoass eeepfdiA1
40 me ancient rites Of the order. VA essdialss
invites The neighboring Lodges. - Isu Is 81
brethren in good and resular stsatsse. Il IL
present on the oeeasisn
A J. osaANN0N, MsAter.
j n A. REpMAN,S ID
Gro " sAPPlSGTpN ! ",
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-07-29

WALKING ExrR4oRDISARYs-A Mr..
2. r. johnson recently walked from New
Orleans 10 Lake Pontcbartfain--a dis-
lance of i've miles-in forty nainaies -
Ia order 10 make himself as comfortably
- possible during his tramp. be carried
forty pounds Of baggage upon bis should
ers.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-07-29

Tickets s l0-shares 10 proportion.
Csftihcaies Of Packages Of &c tickets $3.50 90
do ID 25 fall do IS 90
do do 90 or. do 90 SO
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-07-29

Hon. RuFus CHoArE. Of Mas,achu-
sets. il 10 deliver an Grafton Il Coventry
Conn.,, on the 22d Of September. on the
anniversary Of ths death Of Hale, who
was hanged BY the British rs spy, du.
ting the Revolution.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-07-29
Wanted

5NO HIRE, for the residue Of the present
- year. or 10 purchase, . female seivsRt,
who IS good washer and ironer. One with
out the incunbrsnce Of children would be pre-.
ferred. ANDRE W HUNTER.
Jaig %, lslT--3t
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-07-29
From The National Iatslt.genesr.
OBITUARY.

Did, al the Convent Of the Visitation in George
town, about nine o'clock. r. M. on Moadsy the 18Th
instant, Sister MARr AolrHa. the Kew. Mother Sn-
perior of the Sisters Of the Visitation in The saith
lesr Of her age. This excellent lady was native
Of Charles eo1niy, Marylau and entered the Con-
vent in GeorgetoSn, more than thirty years ago
The ur5anity Of her manners and The gentleness OF
her disposition we're in beautiful accordance With
her monastie name, Agatha A pious charity
and lively benevolence shone ID all her actions -.
She enj1yed the singular love, confidence, and
esteem Of her Sisters in Religion, the Scholars al
The institution the Poor and the Destitute Of The
neighborhood. and large circle Of friends. She
vas three times elevated by her associates to the
importau, Office Of Motker Superior. Her third
term hsd half expired when she was summoned TO
leave the sphere Of her useFuiness, and return TO
the bosom Of her Saviour.
Her innoeent heart had passed through pure life
Like white dove, wing summed. through the blue
sky.
She died a. all the good -blessing7-h hoping
But amidst the profound and widespread lamen-
tation which her loss has occasoned, il is source
of consolation to herfriends to know, that to her
death was but sleep from which ere this she has
awakened,
''Like morning.
With long blush Of loye, to new life"
OBITUARY.
At his residence, near Laltsburg. Nerthumher.
lsad county, Virginia, on the Esd of March, fS47.
after IN illness OF only day and aight Mf FLEET
r. BLRSEs. aged 90 years, II months and II days,
leaving disconsolated eompaGion and two inter-
esing children with numerous friends and scquaint-
ances to mourn bis sudden snd uuexp expected depart-
ure But when they reheetthst il has been decreed
that all Of Adams race. in whatever cline or con-
dition. must return 10 dust f,Om whence hey came
they bow submissive to his wilI aud own his seut-
ence just Hoping that their irreparable loss is hi.
Eternal gNin, and that they shall see him Ggsin
when the heavens are no more. aud the sleepers Of
death shall arise, they adopt the words Of the past
and say
Give joy or grief give case or pain,
Take Ne or fEiends away
But let me find them all again,
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$4,000! !,
AlNrnndrin I:nffea.1. z

Tickets s l0-rHalves S5-sQfs. s. so
cer,iseaies Of Packages OF 20 Tsakes. 500 %
90 do % Halves SO %
do do 20 Qaariess IS %
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Tickets Sl0-Hslyes 2gsftefs 81
Cer,ifeates Of paeksg Of * Nlholes $50 20
Do DO or IS fEAsas IS W
Do Do Of e rsartsfs ~ So
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LAY q. issz-lu.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-07-29
$3O,OOOl!!

alexandria LOTTERY.
Class NO SO, forslGi7.
To be drawn in Alexandra. Va, Oh Saturday
August list, iSsf.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1847-01-21
The CANAL. The exuac. Of private

The CANAL. The extract OF a private
letter from indianapolis in another column.
greatly Encourages US TO hope for the success
Of Out great measure. The very decisive
vote in the House upon the engrossment OF
the Bill. which may be considered, we. think,
as test, cannot fail &c have its influence up
on the Senate; and the sudden emerging OF
the Governor from behind his non-commilaI-
ism, 10 say word 10 favor of the measure,
even al this late day, viii warm up the friends
Of the Bill and silence, we believe, much
Of the opposition 10 it. The next adyices
will certainly bring US more positive inielli-
gence as to its fate, and we need moi say is
anxiously looked for. 1t was sent to the SEN
ale on Monday last, and as both Houses have
agreed to adjourn on the 25th, (next Monday
there is little time TO quarrel over it, if any
attention at all is paid to the other matters be-
fore the Legislature. ...s
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1847-01-21

DEBT OF Observation-Disclosures SHUT, of
Pennsylvania in his late annual MESA, to
The Legislature of that State represen,,he
total funded debt of the State, on thdst.
Dec, at S3s, 1853, $40 So. He expuses
full confidence, that the credit Of the saie
will be maintained, though he deems lad
visable that some arrangement shoult be
made 10 anticipate small portion of theev-
enue for the year 10 meet the interest othe
lst Of February. He expresses himself gain
in favor of a protective Tariff, and viewgthe
Banks of Pennsylvania in sound and heahy
condition.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1847-01-21

o. We are indebted to the,oblging Clerk
Of the regular packet Courier Tor late Louis.
vile papers. te
By the way, we are reminded that we have
not before noticed this splendid new packet,
the Courier, which has been placed perma-
nenily in the trade between Louisville and
Henderson. Unlike nearly all the boats
which have from time to time been put in
the trade, the Courier is entirely new, out
and out, and splendily furnished, draws very
little wafer, is remarkably fast and punctual
TO her time,-add to this recommendation
the gen,lemanly and obliging dispositions oil
her officers which is known and appreciated,
and we have no fears but the patronage oil
the public will be cheerfully awarded her
The citizens OF the Wabash country who
have business up The river, will consult their
interest and comfort by travelling on the
Courier. See advertisement in another col.
umn.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1847-01-21

SINGULAR CusroM.-N.P P. Wills speaking
of the church of St. Nicholas. thus alludes
TO very sensible custom of the Germans:
sit was here, by the way, that frat be-
came aware of very sensible German Gus
;om-that of concentrating the coughing
and nOse-blowing during service time. The
clergyman stops at different periods of his
discourse, steps back from bis puipi,-siand,
and blows his nose-,he entire congregation
initiating his example, and disturbing the
service with the operation at no other timer
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1847-01-21

PENNSYLVANIA AND THE TARIFF.-Th, fol-
lowing resolution is now before The lover
House of the Pennsylvania Legislature, and
will pass that body:
Whereas, The tariff act OF 1912 answered
all The purposes of revenue, and yieldd 10
American industry the encouragement me-
cessary TO the development of the grea re-
sources of the country:
And whereas bill has since passed the
Congress of the United States aud become a
law which has injuriousIy affected the inpor-
,ant staple productions of this commonwealth.
and retarded the great manufacturing liner
es,s of the mutton. Therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That our Senator'S in Congress:
be, and they are hereby instructed, and ou
Representatives requested 10 use every eff
fort TO procure The repeal of the tariff act o
iS46, and the restoration of the act of 1912
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1847-01-21

IMPORTANT MOVEMENT. IF MArE.-The
Washington correspondent Of the Baltimore
American Of the 9th says
si.~--- .--J-y .i.-. M. Cqli,uun intends tU
bring forward a proposition TO withdraw our
army to the Rio Grande, aud our squadron
from the Gull, preliminary TO The adjustment
of peace with Mexico. 1t may be or it
may not be true. Mons rerrons.
W We find The following paragraph in
The Washington Union, relative TO the War:
"We have no idea that our troops will be
Withdrawn from the territory Of Mexico, or
our squadrons from her wa iers, asthe preiim-
mary and conditions or a negotiation. We
had supposed that the President had defined
his position in this respect too clearly to bs
mistaken"
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1847-01-21

CoLT's REVOLVING PIsToLs FoR THE Ar.
MY.-The New York Express, Of the 5,h
inst, says: sil4 - leah
Captain Walker left this city yesterday for
Washington, having, while in New York,
among other things, made contract for 900
revolving pistols TOR The new mounted rife
regiment, which is TO serve IN Mexico. This
regiment is TO be armed with a pair of these
weapons, besides rifles. ,ss. t.t....s
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1847-01-21

@The U. s. Adjutant-General pubhes
The new law requiring all enlistmenls 1.-THE
regular army to be made for ''during then"
or for "five years." at the option of tire
cruit. A bounty of $l2 is allowed: thpay
of privates is 81 per month, With raiionsnd
clothing. The sum of 50 is paid to an,ne
who will bring recruit TO any recrIing
station.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1847-01-21
LATER FROM INDIANAPOLIS.

We received no letters from our cores
pondents at the seat of Government by last
nights mail; and knowing The great anxiety
felt by all classes TO hear how our canal pro-
crosses in the Legislature, we have request
ed the liberty TO publish the following extract
oil private le,terreceived by one of our cit
liens. II is dated M
Indianapolis, Jan'y Is, 1S47. h.
The Bll-Ihe State Debt Bil-in the
House oil Representatives, was ordered to
be engrOssed TO third reading tomorrow,
which is very nearly test vote, and passed.
Sc, in favor, 80 against it. The House have
been discussing it for three days, and the
enemies of the Bill proposed every amend
,nent which they thought would defeat the
measure. II passed nearly in the form pro-
posed by the BondhOlders, at least no very
Essential principle is changed. A great bat
lie will have to be fought in the Senate, TO
whom probably on Monday it will be sent,
but have not much doubt it will pass thai
body, and | hope in such torn as not TO be
objectionable TO the Bondholders, ] am the
more encouraged from the expression oi
feeling have heatd from different persons
IN meeting got up by the friends oftbe Ca
nal, from which have just returned. The
Governor, unexpectedly, on invitation, at
tended, and made speech in which he
said thai he hoped the Legislature would
not adjourn without settling this question
His speech, together with that of M. 6
Bright, were decidedly favorable, which is
the more grateful, as Mr.. B., until within a
few days, has been understood as opposing
it, and the Cover nor, to this time, has been
non commttal, SO that his friends did moi
know how he was going, | am inclined on
the whole to think that the measure we have
so much at heart will at least be consumma.
ted by the act of this Legislature; bui we
may fail.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1847-01-21

.VERMoNr-CoNGREss.-Th third attempt
TO elect mmbes OF Congress in the Fourth
District of Vermont has resulted in the choice
Of Lucius B. Peck, Loco, by some 500 ma
ioriiy. BY the laws Of Vermont, an absolute
majority. or over half the entire vote is re-
qaired at the FIRST 1--WE elections for mem
bers of Congress; when, if no choice be
made, mere plurality, or highes, number OF
votes, elect on the third trial.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1847-01-21

FIouR.-Eigh, hundred and fifty thousand
barrels of -four were received in Baltimore in
1876, being two hundred and fifty thousand
more than in l645. The receipts in all the
receiving ports have in every instance great
ly ovsrrun those Of the preceding year., in
of the export demand.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1847-01-21

o. The Washington correspondent, Of the
Baltimore American writes under date ofJan.
uafy -: -oa Ell
There is ad etsrminaiion, believe, to pre-.
sist 10 the appointment of Lieutenan, Gen.
eraI. The law of Congress of course will
be 6fst necessary but the win Of The Execu-
tive i so near akin now-a,dsys TO an act of
Congress, that ths two almost necessarily
hang togeshsr.