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Although We are bat twenty miles
from Winchester, and have no doubt
there were hundreds from this county
who visited the Sessions OF The Episco-
|pal Convention, ye: not one word has
been onseyed 10 US Of The deliberations
Of that body save that which we have
met with 10 tbe. Winchester papers. The
Editor il presumed 10 be possessed Of
The power Of ubiquiiy, or else those who
feel and take an interest 10 public matters
would.sureTy furnish him with some data,
with references 10 those things in which
The public feel 40 interest.
The Winchester rfesby,ery cold SchooI)
met 10 Sbepherdstown. eleven miles dis.
tant. few weeks ago, but we have NOT
been informed who acted as Moderator,
Or whether q single resolve was passed or
previous one repealed. And yet we are
asked why don't you notice the meeting
q the Presbytery?
Frequently, marriages take place. or
deaths occur. add we are neither furnish
ed with names. dateIos anything else. and
yet the parties interested. Or parents.
'.feel hurt, because the usual notice is
not given.
Let our readers bear in mind hereafter
that We can he only in one nlaee - /.
iime, and when anything occurs. worthy
ofPublic note, find they do not see Us pre-
sent } 10 furnish US with Ill Ihe facts at the
earliest pracric able moment
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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-06-03


Shenandoah Lodge. No. 81. I. o. o. +.
Of Woodsiock. Cad . public procession
|on Friday last. which was attended By
Brsihrsn from me following Lodges:--
Msdison s.d Winchester Lodges, Win
chester Lursy Lodge; Front Royal
Lodge; Harrisonburg Lodge; Sirssburg
Lodge ; Widely Lodge fsnd New Msrks,
Lodge.
The procession was formed under the
direction Of Dr.. J,lG ScHMrrr. as CHS!
Marshall. and proceeded blythe Wood
stock Band. matched ihrodsh the principal
streets Of The town. On repairing 10 The
church. which was filed to overaowing.
with the Jbsaulilul and sprigh,ly lassiss Of
the renth Legion. the following order
Of Exercise was observed:
m. Music BY The Bssd.
2. Prayer.
" 3. Eipsic By thelBsnd.
K 4 Grafton BY II. KELLr, P. G. NJ.
5. Ode b. the fraternity.
\ 6. Prayer.
Z. Music By the BAND.
| The Chaplain osS,rasburs Lodge open
ed The exercises; the second prayer wal
made BY The Rev. Mr.. Tory lPresbyte'
risn.) ana the Benediction BY the Rev
Mr. Monroe. (Melhodist
The procession ihen proceeded 10 ih,
Hall. fronSwhich place they repaired Il
the Nalionsl Hotel. where sump,uou
enteriainmenl bad been prepared BY Mr.
N B. Miller. member Of The Order.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-06-03

The Baltimore Sun has letter IRON
Charles county, confirming intelligence
previously received. Of great scarcity. Of
food. aod suffering smong the poor Of that
region. The Postmaster a, Pleasant Hill,
states that many are J,ggiag from door 10
door. and that no Cprn is to be bad at any
price.
The reader will find extracts 10 anoih.
erpari Of the paper which showsihe des
li,utioa felt at present, in Maryland.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-06-03

Vulcan FURNACE We understand
that John Gamble. Esq. Of Miodletown
Pa, who has extensive iroa works at thai
place. il about to erect furnace, TO be
called The Vulcan Furnace, in Hampshire
county. Va, about four and . half mile.
from Cumberland, and one mile South Of
The farm OF Samuel House. on the Rom.
ney road. The works are expected to be
In operation BY the LIST Of October next.
With an abundance Of iron ore. and an
inexhausiibie supply OF wood for fuel,
there can be no doubt that the undertake
ing will be crowned with success. We
have been Informed that large amount
OF Pennsylysnia capital is waiting invest.
meni in similar worksin this county
NoE that the speedy completion Of the
Canal has become matter Of certainty.
we hope 20 witness rapid Improvement
10 all the various branches Of human in.
dusiry 10 this favored region.
lCumberlGad Civilian.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-06-03
~ Gen. Jeffer,on D.yi,.o n M;,,;,s;

o. Gen. Jefferson Davis. Of Mississip-
ri. has been appointed TOLL The vacancy
10 The U. S. Senate. pccasioned by the
death Of Senator speisb,. ~ Gov. Brown
ofths, State ri said TIA, This sp,
pointment has been made 10 anticipation
Of an extra session0of Congress! When
Il was rendered TO Gen. Davis. however
the Governor Of Mississippi was no, a.
ware tina, be bad been recently promoted
BY the President; andi.ia probable thai
be will not now accept il.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-06-03

Mr. PoLK's PASs.-The Norh American
gives The fsllosing q the Pass which ID.
people Of Union have long since de,ermin.
ed upon, to take eject en and after March l,h,
lsi9.
Fellow County men - You are here.
BY notified NOT TO OBSrRUCT THE
PASSAGE of JaRe4 K. Polk and suite 10
7snnesses. as i has teen found advisable
that be should retura ihilher.
The AMERICAS PFopLE. :
May Is, 1917. Z
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-06-03

e. Col. CampbelI's Tennessee Regimentar
rived al New Orleans from Vera Cruz on the
9olh ult. There are only $50 Of This gallant
regiment, wAiehcrigiDally consisted Of upwards
Of 500 men, left. Less than one-fourth Of their
number, we presume, were slain in battle the
remsinder fell victims TO disease. which kills
twice as many rs the sword.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-06-03

&a- We find chronicled. 10 the Mobile
Herald. the marriage. a, Mier. in Mexi
co. Of Capt. Jack F. Everett. late Of Mo
bile. 10 Miss Antoineite Garcia oil Mier
To this SORT Of conquest aad annexation we
have no objection.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-06-03

LIEUT.. HUNTER. 1t is stated that The
Presidsn, has evinced disapprobaIion o
Com. Peny's reprimand Of this brave Of.
fcer. and will probably restore him &c
command,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-06-03

GENERAL TAYLOR The New Orleans
Picsyune Of The IlIh ult !, 10 speaking Of The
few troops Gen. Taylor will have with him after
The discharge Of the solsbtssrs, and Of The fact
Ihai none Of The new regiments ofregulars have
orders 70 join him. ssys-
From Oh appearances this column will
remsin stationary Tor time. aud This
state OF inactivity must chafe The spirit
that overrun the Valley of=ihe Rio
Grande and iirsl~ made the Mexicans ID
blanch before the legions Of The North.
Wiser heads than ours perchance have
obtained Il. bot one thing may Be relied
upon. II the Government have no en-
plpymeni for Gen. Taylor 10 Mexico, the
people have use for bimst home -
Marx that 81 ye whom i may concern /
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-06-03
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will also ceatisos to be published, As hereto
fore. win this addition also 10 its value that
double shee. WILDE thrown pif, probably ~ Oh
ten as once week durisg, the Session q Con
eress, and al other times occasionally, ShenevsI
Inc press Of matter shall, a. sialed 10 Iegara y
the Daily paper justify the Publishers ~ incur
ring lha, additional expense,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-06-03

a5. Samaritan Lodge. /. o. Q. F. in
Smithfeld. will hold procession in that
town on Saturday next. the. 9th instant
An Address will be delivered BY Maj. A.
y. O'BANNoN. Of Widely Lodge.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-06-03

The Virginia Rsgimsnt.-A letter in
the Maismoras Flag. from an officer Of one
Of the Volanleer regiment al Monterey,
says that The Virginia regiment, lately
arrived. presents Gns appearance. and
the old General seemed much pleased
with them. The troops were enjoying
good health, save some cases Of small pox
in the I'd Mississippi regiment.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-06-03

e5 An Odd Fellows Lodge was open.
ed d New Market. Shenandoah County,
on Thursday last. by P. G. Robert w,
Reed. of Winchester. There are fifty
four Subordinate Lodges in Virginia.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-06-03

PRocEssloN AT Mr.. SIDNEY.-Vslley
Division, No. 81. Of the Sons OF Tenn
psrsnce. had procession and celebration
in MI. Sidney on Saturday last. About
ITO members Of The Order were in pro-
cession. goodly portion Of whom were
from this county. Addresses were de-
livered BY the Rev. Henry Brown, Of this
place, and w, Green Of Richmond.
Rockingham Register.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-06-03
baptist AssoelatIon.

The General Association Of The State
ofVirsinia. Of The Baptist denomin alton
will commence its annual session in Rich.
mood. on Friday NEXT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-06-03

EMAEciPATED SLAvEs-The Wash.
iug,oa penn Patriot meniionsthe pas.
sage through that place. last week, Of
40 em sncipated slaves. on their way 10
Ohio. They had been liberated by .
Mr.. Cochran, of Hampshire county Vir-
giuia. who had given them $500 to pay
their expenses.
II these freed men meet with no better
reception in Ohio Than did the Randolph
family. they will soon see that the phi.
lsathropy which praies 80 much about
their previous condition. is as unsubstan
tial as il is specious Rich. Rep.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-06-03

e5rA washinglon letter in the New
York Herald states that Senator YuIee.
Of Florids. has received ths sppoini-
men, Of Visitor 10 Nest Poin, A.
cadsny this year. We presume. there.
fore. that Mr. Yulee has made his
peace - court II 80. i, would
Be M, sl,ogetlAer unia,sres,ing 10 kao~
me lsrDs q The really u rssee between
,As high contracting parties Has he
''indsmeihed' ibe Unioa pr his asssui,
ueoa he ileedon q The press or is be
10 a'oae tot i 81 hs,saissr moving 10 Or.
gs.gs biz orD RESOLUTIONS from The jour.
naIs d the Sent'e Nous p7rons ii
,hs msaaHhile, uhsl becomes Of hss col.
league. Senator Wss'es,.i
II
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-06-03

A New PEsr.-We have been shown
some living speciRens OF new and trou.
blesone insect. which is now iafesiing
the Wheat fields Of our neighboIhood. II
is species Of CHINCH,BuGl five or six Of
which FIX themselves upon The blossom oil
The wheat. and seem in lair way to de.
siroy il altogether Mr.. Garland Haines
states that thousands Of them arein one
Of bis fields. and likely 70 produce Y total
annihilalion. We have not heard 10
what extent this annoy ance has spread
but hope il is BY no means general.
Rich Rep.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-06-03

~ A letter from Nathan II. Hafer. Of
Capt. Msson's Mounted Rileme1, dated
J.lappa, May 5. states that all those in
the Company who joined in this place.
are well. Lieut.. Porter 10 10 command
~ ,t.v Sv.sPsHJ Al present.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-06-03

o. MsrIiusbuFg Division Of The Sons
of Temperance viii have public Pro.
cesion 10 Ina, town on Saturday the l9tl
Of June.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-06-03
AProiSrMENrs py rae PRESIDENT

.SxTu Barron. Of Lpuisisna. to be
Ckarge dAtF.irs Of ths United States 10
Chill. vice William Cfump, Re called ii
hia owareqaess-
sRsNsoM H GiLLgT. OF New York, 10
be Solicitor Of the Treasury. in place Of
seth Barton. resigned.
.DAssEL GRAHAM. Of Tennessee. 10 be
Register ot The Treasury. vice Rsnsom
H. GlEef. resisneds
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-06-03

During hssly visit PIP the Valley last
week. we bad occasion TO notice Inc
wheat fields. corn. SC. The wheat we
thought was doing very we'll; indeed
some Of il looked as well as aEy We have
ever seen. whilst 10 other cases, il Is true,
i,appesred to be '',hinly set on The field !"
The wheat 10 Rockingham aud further
up. we understand gives evidence Of a
very fair crop. The corn. however, il
not 10 bali Is good condition. and wiihou:
q soaking rain we greatly fear that this
great staple Of the Valley will pot yield
the usual supply Of breadsiuff.
With regard 10 The crops IN Jefferson,
we believe that that portion which has
come under our observation will afford
a two thirds yield, with few more re
freshing showers, though in some parts
Of The county, we believe there will not
be more than halfa crop.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-06-03

Presbyterian General .Assembly - We
learn from the proceedings Of this body
10 session in Richmond. thai the condi-
lion OF the funds Of the assemblyEis as
follows:
For The year ending May lsi, the re.
fceipis were $40. $50 so; making. with
the, balance 81 50 SGT 40 Of the previous
year. $l4.2lS 80. The expenditures
during The same year an counted "a
$l3 ll3 5S-ieaving balance Of ST.
I3l n.
The estimated value Of the@stocks Of The
assembly, last year. was SO 1882 IS; es-
mated value now. SO SS7 Ds; showing
an Improvement Of 1854 20. The income
Of the general assembly upon The invest
ment 81 funds. has increased during the
year, ST. April.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-06-03

Qua RnLRoAD Asp .Ts TRApE.-In
eohpaay with very large nun ser o.
our q izsns assembled al The: Depot On
Monday last 10 see ilfeir numerous Irieads
and sisi'efs 10 The Consen,ion Of. We
siiaesssd one Of ths: mos, striking as vel,
- gratifying Evidences Of The improvedbu
siness Of the Winchester Potomac Rail.
road. that i has been our pleasure for
many day TO behold. No less an four
'rslrs Of Passenger snd Freight Cars .efI
the esPsi = The same time. bearing with
them neatly two hshdred passengers and
about twfive bundled barrels Of -four.
pith other ireigh.. Such sights in our
town are. il i tius. rs'hsr novel. but
when We slate ibfl more thar TWO
HUNDRED THOUSAND barrels 81
Flour. Together ri,h large quauiiiiss Of
Gssia. Iron. sc viii Save arrived in
Winchester and passed over ocr Railroad
bs The LEI Of Joly. he 5usizsss Of one
ysay. our distant fFiends. wkoihsve been
sceostomed 10 look upon this place !, :
uete ialand village viii Be sou,e uh.l
struck Ni'h snszsnsnt Il her onn de-
luslons. Ma RI.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-06-03

FIRE.-The Mill Of Peter Henton. on
Smiths Greek, about one mile east Of the
Big Spring. in this county, and the Store
House Of Hopck and Henion. with the
entire contents Of Mill and Store. were
consumed by fire on Thursday night the
ooh inst. The loss 10 estimated 10 be
from eight to ten thousand dollars. II
supposed TO have been the act Of an in.
eeneiary Harrison6urg Rep.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-06-03

Major John P. Gaines. now q prison.
er 10 Mexico. is the Wing candidate for
Congress. 10 the Maysville district, in
Kentucky. recently represented BY Col.
John w. Tibbat,s. Gen. Lucias B. Desha
is bis opponent.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-06-03

A 1public meeting composed Of men Of
both parties, was held last week al Meek.
lenburg Court House. Va. at which Gen.
TAYLOR was nominated for the Presi-
dency.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-06-03
~ The following paragraph from the Alex
andria Gazette, is appropriate and pointed;

~ The following paragraph from the Alex
andria Gazette, is sppropriass and pointed;
III continues 10 be believed by many,
ihat there was an understanding Of some
sort or other. between Mr. Polk and bis
friend Santa Anna. that the latter was
10 grant ma peace, q some nine or on
some contingency not understood. or tx
planned. Fhe series Of defeats be has met
with. and bis consequent loss Of power
and influence. have deprived him Of the
means ofiulilIing bis agreement. Where
MT. Polk is TO find another traitor. With
whom TO makea like bargain. is puz.
cling question. We hope the Admins
tfation will not condemn Gen. Taylor for
having failed 10 give Santa Anna tbe 'op.
poriuniiy' sought for al Buena vista. and
charge upon bis obslinacy in refusing to
be pkipPsd. the responsibility Of . con-
tinuance OF The war. 10 the meantime.
il would be gratifying 10 The public curl.
osiiy to know rhat has become Of The three
millions!"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-06-03

We learn from the Weston Lewis Co.
Va Sentinel. that Mr.. DAsIEL C. Hun
LET. Of the firm Of Mclaughlin. Hurley
& Co. Of Weston. was drowned in The
Monongabela. about one and half mile,
from that town. on the evening Of the lIih
ult while with others on fishing excur-
sion. Il IS supposed be was seized with
eramp. Is be sank almost Instantly. His
body was recovered aiier having been 10
the water about forty Eve miouses.-
Every means was employed By Drs
Barns. Bland and Payne. 10 restore AMI
nation. but without success. He was >
young man Of great promise. end much
respected Ronney Int.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-06-03

Gen. q Taylor has been nominated for
the Presidency by large meeting Of The
people Of Nashville. Allen IA. Hall. the
editor Of The Nashville Whig, offered the
resolutions, and the Hon. John Bell made
a speech in their favor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-06-03

The grain crops in the western part Of
Maryland have greatly improved since
the late rains. The same is reported Of
the crops Of Pennsylvania.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-06-03

CRops IN WAsnlNGroN County The Ha-
gers,own Torch Light speaking Of the crops in
that county, says:
The few showers we have recently had,
have been followed by The most cheering
results: and il the wheat does not stand
a. closely upon the ground as might be
desired. we have, in this fact. az assur-
ance that il will be better quality more
grain and less straw. The corn. ground
wheat is. il is true, rather Indifferent
and if The crop falls below an average. j,
will be owing 10 this circumstance. The
oats aud corn generally look very we'll.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-06-03

The Fiucsstle (va) Valley Whig Of
the 2lst uli states that the Wheat crop
in Boteiourt county is likely 10 be We
~ poor one. Ia portion Of Roanoke.
recently visited BY The editor. on lhe
contrary the crop looks quite promising.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-06-03

GEN TAYLoR's PoLirIcs- The Question Set.
tlsd.-The Democratic Advocate, of Baton
Rouge, (the place Of Gen. Tsy lor's Residence, }
which may be supposed Of course, we'll acquaint-
cd with Gen. Tay lor's opinions, gives The follow
ing account of them:
Our contemporaries are disputing about
Gen. Taylot's politics. There need be
no difficulty on this point: Gen. Taylor
gave his last vote for Gen Jacksonville
would have yoled for Henry Clay, al the
la.e election, because he personally es
Iieemed and admired him as states d an,
and because be was opposed ID The an
nexation of Texas. on constitutions al
grounds. Gen. Taylor says be belongs to
no party, but is called Wing. Gen.
T. thought The. war with Mexico could
and ought to have been avoided. We
are satisfied il is annoying the old Gene
raj TO hear of bis nomination for The Plesi-
dency. But, Of one thing we can assure
our democratic friends. Gen. +. is,no de-
Docrat; aud will say further-ws belieye
be would never ask question in,appoint.
ing men TO Office. as 10 their politics. but
bis measures would moi hsrmonize well
with the late and present mocfa:ic adj
ministration--saye on the tariff.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-06-03
WasnIsoror, Nay 931 Isl7

a GENEHUUS DVNATI0N.s-The irsh
Relief Committee 81 New York have received
the following letter:
wA.niSGreS. Nay ga, lsl7.
DeAR SIR:-Wej regret 10 hear from
Ireland thu. fatninf Is sill continuing
there its work Of death. Feeling il a
au,y 10 aid 10 alternating this dreadful
calamity. We herewith lr4ns,nii Ave tbou..
aud dollars, with which please PURCHASE
food and ,hlp for disirsbution 10 the way
TO stftci the grealesissood to the greatest
number Of HE suffering poor
Yours mosi respectfully,
cORCGRAN 81 RIGGS.
To Myndar, Van Sehailk. Esq.
Cha'rmsaiirsh Rebel Conua,iee. N Y.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-06-03

Al Palo Alto. Gen. Taylor fought one
TO three Al Resaca one 10 four; ii Mon
tetey be conquered double bis numbers
|entIeDehed 10 Qualifications Of tremendous
strength; and .. Raena Vista, be whipped
twenty thousand regulars With I'VE ihous-
AMI volunteers
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-06-03

/
THE PREsrDEScY.-The New Orleans Bulletin
contains The following extracts from lette
written BY General Taylor 10 frienda, Bator
Rouge:
/ In regard to the Presidency. | Will
mol say that would not serve. ii lbe good
people 81 the county were 10 reqpire me
10 do 90, however much il is opposed 10
my wishes, for an free 10 say. thai |
have no aspirations for the situation. NY
greatest, perhaps, only wish, has been 10
bring. or aid 10 bringing. this war 10 a
speedy ald honorable close. Ii tAs ever
been, and still is, sMy anxious wish, thai
some one OF the best men OF The country,
should be chosen 10 that high place al the
next election. | am satisfied that il our
friends will do their duty, such citizen
may be elected.
II must. however. be allowed 10 say,
that ! have not The vanity 10 consider
myself qualified for 50 high and RESPONSE.
Bile station. and whilst we have fat more
eminent and deserving names before the
coun,ry. should prefer 10 stand aside77
II one Of them could be raised 10 ihe
6rst Office IN the gift Of free people.
II 60 for the country, The wnole scoun-
try-and it is my ardent and sincere
.zish. 10 see The individusl placed +at The
head Of The nation. who BY strict observ..
ance 81 The constitution (be be whom be
mar can make US more prosperous al
home. % well as most respected abroad. 7