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Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-06-09

Col. JEFFERSON DAVIS, U. S, SENATOR.
Governor Brown, of Mississippi, has ap..
nointed Col. Jefferson Davis, lst MISSISSIPPI
r RifIes. u. S. Senator, in place OF the Hon.
Jesse Speight, deceased. 1t is said, that
Gov. Brown has made this appointment,
at the present moment, in anticipation OF
nn extra session of Congress.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-06-09
,NcelU Shoe SEsogD.

-Four doors east of the Post-O6ice.
THE subscriber will
-A- keep on hand, at his shop,
tMlssa a large assortment Of
EsssssAAssP EssssAssP Mems ard Boys Shoes,
%- Ladies' and Chill
=-- Shoes of all kinds.
ulHlN7nVlNHHTnlumE He will make to order
all kinds of Shoes. on the shortest notice
and as cheap as the cheapest for Ready Pay.
THOMAS NEALL.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-06-09
htarriaws.

In Franklin, on the 9th inst, by DR.. B. s.
Boydston, Mr.. G. R. ANGEL, of Cuyahoga
Falls, to Miss MARY ANN EATINGER, of
Brimfeld
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-06-09
NOTICE.

A LII persons s indebted to E. B.. HOWE,
"a or to the finn of HOWE & MILLER,
are particularly requested TO call and settle
the same on or before the middle of July
next. -. -tG
Ravenna, JHne fst, 1847. - e. 2w1O5.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-06-09
Z 8 ~. ,.
FIRST ARRIVAL.

lust received from New York few pack.
- ages of FAncy Dress Goods
Consisting i'm part of
Rich figured md changeable plaid and striped
Silks OF entirely New Style. -
Rich Embroidered & printed French Lawns.
Do Mourning Do.
Do Plaid and striped Gingham Lawns.
Do Printed Barege, q -E72
Low priced Nj. DeLaire. r -....
A few boxes new style Bonnet and Cap
Ribbons. :. --.-- - -: ........
Silk fringe and Buttons. Ladies silk poiats
and Cravats.
Gentlemen's Black Silk Cravats. 5~a
Black Satin Eesting. G
Also, few plain, Satin Str ped & Embroid-
cred N. De Laine Shawls. IT,.
Also, few Barege Scarfs and Shawls.
Do Hermann Scarfs, for sale by
John N. HOOD & Co.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-06-09
last from he. Brazos., :. :.

Nv the arrival Of the steamship Trun-
a,,f :, New Orleans, on the 23d ah.,' the
.s5i.ors ofthAt City hfe iniFeceipe Of Monter-
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-06-09

NEW FIRM
V1HE subscribers having purchased the en~
Il tire interest of the late firm OF tiILLEIT
g. Co. will continue the Mercantile business
in the Store formerly occupied by them un-
der the name and style Of
s. A. GILLETT g. Co..
We shall adhere strictly to the >"Ready
System And expect stoc to emerge ne ooas our
ard hope by strict attention to business and
small profits 10 receive liberal share Of pat
ronage. .. "a GiLLG ui1 E ~
Rayenna, March i9, 1847.e ~ aa
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-06-09

DUNAWAY from the subscriber on the
II Cd inst. an indented Apprentice by the
name ofSTEPHEN SMITH, coiored boy
II years old. Ali persons are hereby forbid
harboring or trusting said boy on my account.
SIDNEY WOODFORD.
Mantua, June 5. 1347. SwIO6*.
NOTICE is hereby given to Margaret Will
l\ hanson. Allen Williamson, Elizabeth
Hiddleman, Be njamin F. Hiddleman, George
w. Wilson, Mary B. Wilson,, Henry vii,
son. Joseph Wilsen, William K. Martzall
and Martin Martzall, that we filed petition
to the Court of Common Pleas for the Coun-
ty of Portage, Ohio, on the Sc venth day OF
June A. d. lS47, stating that Isaac Wilson,
in his life time, contracted to convey sixty
five and half acres of land, owned by him,
in Windham in said County to William Il
Martzall who assigned said con tract to said
Martin MartzalI, and the petition pTays the
Ceurtto grant US authority to execute said
contract by making deed of said land to
Martin Martzail.
JOHN S. WILSON and others
Adm'rs Of Isaac WILSON, decd.
LUTHER Day, Atty.
June 9th. 1847. SWIU6
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-06-09

GEN ScoTr AT PUEBLA--A telegraph1c des-
patch to Pittsburgh, accounces that Gen. SCOTT
had arrived at Puebla, but no particulars are
given
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-06-09
~. 10 OWLE II, .qgelsf,

Ill. r. u " IL H 3Es s3SeI&ts
XXIOULD respectfully inform the citizens
w of Rayenna and it vicinity that he has
just received large and splendid assortment
of Groceries, such as Tea, Tobacco, Spices
of ak kinds, Lemons and Lemon syrup,
Oranges, West India Pepper sauce. Safsapa-
rllla syrup, most kinds Of Liquors for sick
ness, Candies, Raisins, Starch, Indigo, Cam
phor, S.oug ghton's Bittets, Ground Mustard,
Castor OIL, Garden seeds, Lead, Nuts of all
kinds, Copperas, Rosin. Alum, Shoes, Pins,
Needles, Combs, Yankee Notions Of all
kinds and in fact every article usually kept
in Grocery Stores. .,ay-. zs..s.-. .-..7.,..s
He would briefly state tha: notwth stand
ing the sspnfs and srrells'' of older and larger
establishments. he can and will sell Groce>
ries cheaper than any other establishment in
Ravenna--if you don't believe it call at my
stand on the East side Of the street, little
south ofthe Court House, and examine for
yourselves. -
N. B-I also keep on hand md for sale
the celebrated medicine called "THE Worm
DESTROYER" This is the most effectual
medicine for the destruction Of worms that
has ever been known as all who have used
it can testify. .'uu8 la''t.5 A. FOWLER. 81
Ravenna, May l2,E1a47. g -- 1i02.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-06-09
GEN. scott i'm ,IHexico


Wants no Soldiers troubled ,OiA Hernia eo,.
@s5 Rupture. Faf@# .zFij
DR. N. HEATH, of Carr ettsville. wotid
- inform the citizens of this county, thai
he has purchased the right TO yend and Use Dr..
.. Hurlbut's Oppilqtiue renaedy for all Finds
of Hernia or Rupture, in the county Of Port
age, except in the towns o.c Franklin and
Brimfeld and, he would invite those afflicted
with this troublesome asd oft times destress-
ing complain, to call on him ana Try the
above remedy, which he viii warrant them
will produce no injury and when the drec-
tions are strictly followed he will ask no pay
unless cure is effected. 80 -sz,&*i
.N'ow il you looe your sir pences better 2an
your health, go it. ..E
Garretlsvilie, March l6, iG47. -.5
N. HEATH.
N. BY calling on the subscriber GER
tificates can be seen and references had.
l. .E-.5lss..r N. III.
This may certify that my son has been af>
ficted with Hernia four years, and obliged
to wear Truss all The time, the case was a
bad one, but in the month of JannaW last he
was perfectly cured by DR.. O. Hurlbnt's rem>
edy, and wilihere add that have the ut
most confidence in the remedy and that 1t will
cure all durable cases.! ......-.
A. B HoRD, German & Botanic Physician.
Auburn, Geauga CO. q. March 6, 1s47.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-06-09

TNHE subscriber would respectfully an
= nounce to the citizens of Ravenna and
vicinity. that he has commemorative
TAILORING BUSINESS
a few doors east of the Post Offie, over G. A,
Pitkin's Tin Shop. where he is prepared to
do all workin his line on the shortest notice
and in the latestfashion, and hopes by strict
attention to business to receive liberal share
of public patronage.
Cutting done to order and onthe shortest
notice. JOSEPH ALCORN.
Ravenna, June 9th, 1S47. 26tf..
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-06-09
GEO. s. D. NJ. S0MMERVILLE,
TAHH1aeEsS,

One door Soula Of c. Prenfiss' Store,
R0Uese 20 a.. OMSO. -
This Spring and Summer Fashions just
received. tsr, .as-el5t rs --lsr.
Cutting ne to order. Most kind Of
Country Produce taken in exchange for work
land few thousand feet of lumber at pre-
scnt.) ..-
April Goth iS47 -.
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Ravenna, June 1st, l347. t:s-te. 6mS7
The Spring Campaign Commenced.

=. IH6 DpIIHS UdIIIpdISH UUHlIlFIICtU.
g A. GlLLETT & Co. sre now receiv-
y. ing from Philadelphia and New York
alarge stock of Spring and Summer Goods,
2and thezpeculiar circumstances of the times
demand that they should be sold at very low
prices. = @ - t5 >@S,
Ravenna. May 9th, 1S47. -.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-06-09

NE w GOODS
AT THE STONE STORE.
= DAY has been receiving for the last
y. Ten days large Stock of
Spring and Summer Goods
selected since the reduction of Prices in the
city and will be sold accordingly. He would
say to his old customers and all in want Of
Goods that his assortment of all kinds of
Goods will be found much larger than here
tofore and will be sold as low as at any
Store in this Village or any other. Call and
see for yourselves
Ravenna, May 94th. 1847.
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enna. Nav 10th, 1847.

COPPER KETTLES.
EyHE e subscriber has on hand and is now
Il manufacturing, first rate article of
Copper Kettles, which he offers for sale On
the most reasonable terms. ss
lFShop few doors south of the Court
house. JACOB GIN MPERLlNG.
Ravenna, May 25. 1S47. 1O4.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-06-09
Ravenn a II O us e.

Raven n a II o use.
uyIIE subscriber has taken the tavern
stand, formerly occupied by JAMES II.
Sroops, situated on the south east corner of
the public square in this village, where he
will at all times be ready TO entertain travel
lers, and those who may favor him with their
custom, in the best style in my power.
will make every exeGtion to render the SKA
uenna House," one of the best stopping places
in this section of country. Stabling and all
necessary accommodations well provided.
L1vERY SrABLE.-I will also keep on
hand several good horses and buggies to let
on the most reasonable terms.
H. EWELL.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-06-09
NEW GOODS.

Ten and a half Tons more OF Goods.
lust ARRIVED which makes the stock
~ of Goods on hand post up as follows:
81 Boxes Dry Goods. .....
95 Bales of of Cotton Goods.
lOcase Shoes, assorted.
A general assortment of shelf and other
Hardware.
So Boxes Tea.
25 do Raisins.
SO Bags Coffee.
II Boxes Tobacco.
Tierce Of Rice.
do of Goldfish.
4 Barrels White Lead, with a general
assortment of Paints.
casks of Crockery.
With large variety of Goods not emu
merated which enables HIM to present to his
customers, not only a greater variety, but
the largest Stock of Goods ever brought to
this place or any other in Northern Ohio for
retailing. CYRUS PRENTISS.
Ravenna. June 9th, ls47.
T1RESH TEAS.-Thirty Boxes choice
L Fifty cent Teas, just received,> which
he takes pleasure in recommending 1t to his
customers. G. PRENTISS.
June 9th, 1s47.
0NE HUNDRED SACKS Dairy Salt for
~ sale by G. PRENTISS.
XX7ANTED.-5o,ooo lbs of Butter by
w JOHN nj. HOOD & Co.
June 7. 1S47.
BOOTS g. SHOES The subscribers have
D just received full assortment of Boots
and Shoes which they will sell at the lowest
prices for ready pay.
June 2. JOHN M.HooD & Co.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-06-09
look 0ut fOrtiae Ensine


WHILE THE BELL RINGS,
all ABOARD THAT ARE GOING.
Passengers that haue not paid their
fare wiU please call at the Captains
office. Loaded with Clothing for the
Stone Store, Ravcnna
GREAT ARRIVAL OF ....
Ready .WGGse CTOtEsi2sg at DA 'S
TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS WORTH.
(except some wet at Beaver.) All descrip-
tions of Clothing, Cnats, Coates and Sacks
of most every kind of Goods and all pr:ces
from les. to 12 dollars.
Pantaloons of almost every description,
from 81 to So.
200 Vests, Satin, Silk. Velvet, Bombazne,
Alpacla a, Marsailes, Valencia, sc. from IS.
to dolas.
Cloaks and Over Goats all of which will
be solo cheap. .....
Ravenna, May, f847.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-06-09
Latest fr0m Mexico.

GEN. WORTH AT PUEBLA. OF
SANTA ANNA.-HERRERA ELECTED
PRESIDENT.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-06-09

II RESS GOODS-A fine assortment Of
~ French aud English Lawns. Muslns,
Cambrics, Muls, Cling hams and Embroidered
Robes at extremely low prices, just reed. at
May Cd, l947. DAYS.
PONN" "TTS-s5O Of altnest every de-
S scription, Florence, Tuscan, Peda1, Nea-
polotan Lace and Lawn Boslnets, all prices,
just received at DAYS.
Fine Lawn Bonrets for slillir gs.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-06-09

GUNNER STUFFS-An end ess variety
y of Summer Goods for mems and boys
wear. Drabette, Twedes. Velvet, Jeans,
Satinetts, Sleeps Grey Cloth, Cassime res,
Drillings, Plaids, good Drillings Is. per
yard, just received at DAYS.
Nav "a, 1247.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-06-09

l.7.-E' : Y = West Third St.. Cineinnati, -
3g.ae No. $50 Sycamorest.. near Fifth.o
OF efuland call for theabovs Med
icine at the Drug store eofSWIFT& HATCH
Ravenna, Ohio, who are the onlyagents ip
Portage county. -'iatsi {.1t'F''4 -
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-06-09

NOrICE.AWh hereas my wife Marcy Ann
IN has left my hed and board without any
just cause or proyocation, and this is to for
bid all persons from harboring or trusting
her ON my account as will pay no debts of
her contracting after this date.
--ss'a a5t' 79fEOMAS DAVIDSON.
Bedford, Cuyahoga Co. May 8, 1a47.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-06-09

Copartnership Notice.
E1HF Subscribers have formed partner
4 ship under the style or firm of JonN
NJ. HOOP & Co., for the purpose of carrying
on general Merchandising business at the
we'll known stand of ZeHas Kent, Esqr.
JOHN M. HOOD,
F. w. WOODBRIDGE,
GEO. WASHINGTON WELLS.
Rapenna, lst May, 1s47.
JIM. Fl. g. Co., are now receiving from
New York, full supply of Spring and Sum-
mer goods. which they are offering at ex>
tremely low prices.
TAILS, Tubs and Measures.
l2 doz. Pine Pals,
" Painted Tubs,
6 Grain Measures. for sale by
10 Mau AZ IOHN NJ HOOD & Co.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-06-09

-rALL PAPER Pieces of Wall
w common, SattinPaper, Bordering, Blue
and Green window paper, a t very low prices.
NJ 1o16 GILILETT g. Go.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-06-09

CPANG & Cos. Iron aad Nails. a full as
- sortment, for sale by
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-06-09
NEW GROCERIES,.

Ravenna, May 5th, l847.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-04-08
VIRGINIA. voLusrEEas.


We are indebted 10 The kindness Of Governo
Smith, (ssss The Richmond whig,) FOR COP,
Of the following letter from Lieutenant Por
.et6sld, Of the Virginia Regiment, rsceiy
cd By His EIeellsney ye,,erdsy morning:
CAMARGo. March z, IS47.
MY DIAN Sal have time 10 send
you only lew lines. The express 10
Washington is about 10 close.
News from General Taylor has Just
cone 10. Alter severe eight, be has
driven back Santa Anna, and taken 4
or 5000 prisoners. His loss Of officers
was great. 81
The first battalion, Of Virginia VoIun-
tee.s reached this place on The 4lh inst.
Col. Curtis. the officer in command, was
glad 10 receive Us, il having been report.
ed. with some semblance Of truth, that
Camsrgo was 10 be attacked at an early
day. Our regiment has Seen greatly
complimented. Col. Randolph was re
ceiyed by bis old associates 10 The army
with open arms. As long as be is able
to stand Al bis posi-. bis wreath OF Iaurels
will never wilher. He has the respec, and
love Of every man under bis command.-l
The second battalion has not been heard
N.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-04-08
I" Only ,caiting for Santa Anna to
Surrender ~

There are maGy amusing as well Is thrilling
facts connected With the Battle al Buena Vista.
Among the good ones which exhibi. the coolnes,
and self command thar Always distinguished
Gen Taylor, We End the subjoined.< Il appear.
that eE The 2lst the enemy kept up sonstani
6rs with their cannon. which, doing 90 injury 10
the American Army, was no, replied TO By euI
batteries. During the day an effieer approach.
ed our lines with Dag Of truce, and requested
10 be shown 10 Gen. Taylor. The brave old
man vas sitting quietly on his old white ehsrg.
e., with his leg over The pommel Of the saddle,
watching the movements Of the enemy, when
the Mexican ofieer was presented. Ina very
courteous and graceful manner the officer stated
that he had been sent By his Ercellency Gen
Santa Anna, 10 his Exeelleney Gen. Taylor, 10
inquire in the most respectful manner, what he
(Gen. Taylor was waiting for" From the 81.
lence Q: Gen. Taylors batteries, and the quiet
manner in which be received Santa Annals ter
rife eannousdipg, the Mexican supposed he was
asking very pertinent question, 10 which.
however, Old Rough and Rea6y gave the fol-
loving reply that "HE WAS ONLY WAIT
ING FOR GEN. SANTA ANNA TO SUR
RENDERnn
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-04-08

The Wy neville Rbnblican. siauneh
LOcofoeo paper. is Il iof Gen Taylor
Ion the next Presidety. Amer referring
- his gallant ichi{smenis, and 10 bis
wise suggestions asp the besl means Of
.eondneiing the Ia(ihs writer sayss
afhsh IN siss Of Use consider ssions. where
= The dificoiiy 10 sting -1pon some one for
RresidenS Uho fromhis. posiiion i ide1tissd
Win Soathsfn institutions and so1Ihsfn infer
ssisi There really none. Thep uho 10 the
nsni ! answer c.. TAzLna. The public
mind . already tuI1D towards hin, and psrti-
zan politicians and stockholders and ofiee-seek-
ers may Try (eut tl.r eGofis will b yaIal %
s,op Ne mighty cltsnt 10 his favor. Efforts
have already been h1e 10 ths councils Of ihs
nation y dishonotIim, but they have shares
me iase fhey desefJl, and the dishonor has fal-
zen on sheircHnIe@s. Geo. ZAcnARK TAyLoR
ulii BE the psopIr: andidaie, despite the ehoiis
Of Parsyfor Nslio15 c0nvsn,ions.n
Gen. Taylos d been treated in most
ungraisful msnnlr. Notwithstanding bis
brilliant ach;evsbenls and his patient en-
durance Of toll md privslion. the carpet
knights oflhe Democracy in Congress IN
dertoolT 10 pass Sensure upon him. and L
Sc. up their punt judgments against bis
.o&aasr tSsssiss aaiishs A.ni.!ics Of Mon
who 'falk big's over bottle Of Cham
Paigne. to g out add insiruc, the OLD &c
neral in The science Of war;
But Why need We aski says the Win
chester Republican. Mr.. Bedipgss an
his colleagues, who get Sc day. thin
elgAf dollars 1nsntA quite enough 70
those who risk their lives with "ol
lack m Mexico. They must remain
IN Washington. and splutier about Wa
and Glory, and Eagles. far. i,r away iron
tbe scenes Of bloody strife. what saw We
people of The Tenth Congressional Dis
irct! Are you iu favor Of The babbler
about glory, OF will you sustain those VIII,
sustain your couuiry's real heroes
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-04-08
YIReIyIA voLuNrEERs.


Four companies Of the Virginia Volunteer
reached Inc Brszos 90 the 18th ult., and wer,
to proceed on the next day TO Camargo.. w,
suppose that the whole egimeni must beby hi
time united, and under the command Of thei
gallant Colonel.
We have seen letter Or two from Capt. Row
ans Company, received this week, written from
Matanoras. A letter from Capt. 3. closes with
the drums are beating and We are 81 10 Mon.
During Inc passage " tine pIs1vs. t~v VI
Capt. YoaBg's meh died, their bodies were
seweJ upI IN their haumOeks and all thrown
overheard.
We believe that Capt Rowan,s company,
generally, is in pretty good heal,h--lheueh
some Of The Volunteers have already "seen the
Elephant, 7 in the way ef sickness.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-04-08
LIBERrx or TaE PRESS.


Judge Butler. the Senator from Souil
Carolins. lately delivered speech al III,
Court House in Columbia, on bis return
home. 10 abiding 10 the circumstances
Of Mr.. Riichie's expulsion from The Sc
nate. be declared lhsiihe only arguments
brought forward By his champions were,
Father Richie and The Liberty Of the
Pres" "lhe liberty Of he press and "a.
iher Richie" Noolher. And what did
the expulsion amount 70 I (said Mr.. B. J
Why simply removal from ihs benche.
back Of the Senators 10 seat in The gal.
lery. among the pre;liest Nomen have
ever seen. and where. half The lime. /
would have much rather been than 10 nv
own seal. Ard - 10 liberty 81 ihs press.
i abuse makes free ons. The Uuioa Ger
laiDly Is - free. IL that rsspeetsas any
one I ever sau''
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-04-08

.Hoisrs Of Jefferson Read The de,
sps,ehes Of Gen. Tsylor-look a, the
hard fighting OF The gallant Volunteers
played on tho Battle Field Of Bueni us:
.a--and then say whether you can sane.
,ion The vote given BY Mr.. Bsdinger in
Congress assinst paying these same vol
untssrs only ten dollars per month II
you do no. appreciate their services. il
you think Sc sufficient amount for those
who peril their lives 10 the tented field,
where cannon answers cannon. and bat !.
tery replies 70 battery, then vote for Mr..
Bsdinger-lben ssnclion bis vote By Civ.
ing him your support.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-04-08
now TT IsJuREs rae rAnnrns

Il
What viii the farmers Of our country
ssy when tits told them. BY the Wings
that lift were not for the war with Mexico
they would nov receive al least one dol.
lar more fof their -four, per barrel-in
consequences Of the number OF American
vessels employed in that qusrter-conse.
quenlIy causing The freight from New
York 10 Liverpool on avery barrel Of
Flour. Two dollars-whereby the far
mers are paying. for every barrel lhey
send of. about one dollar towards The
war.
There can be no sort Of doubt that
ibe Farmers would receive more money
were i. not for The war with Mexico.
There are so many American vessels en-
ployed BY Government in conducting
this war in taking out soldiers and sup,
plies. that freights 10 vessels have advanc.
ed 10 such = considerable degree. Is TO
give great proportion Of ihs profits 10 the
ship owners 10 stead Of The farmers.
Freishts hsveIscsrcely ever been as high
Is The rate demsnded within tie few past
months. And this is attributable allo-
geiher TO the number Of vessels 10 employ
Of The Goverpment 10 conduct our war
10 Mexico.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-04-08
Old nouenAsD READY.


! No one can. read The heart stirring de-
spsichss Of this gallant chieiiain un'
moved. The eoolness Of bis conduct IN,
der every emergency, and his noble and
gallant bearing under all circumstances
clamp bin Is = great nan. This is BIZ
fourth great victory yet, about The very
time be was engaged 10 the battle at bu'
ena Vista, Mr.. Bedinger was voting q
supplant him. BY the creation Of the Office
Of Lieut.. General. for Mr.. Ben,on's Is.
epecial accommodation Voters Of JEFF.
ferson! Are you willing 70 endorse tbi,
vote Of Mr.. Bedinser' This double dis.
TILED CENSURE upon gallant Hero
WHO HAS NEVER LOST A BAT:
TIE!
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-04-08

MssHs. Editors Having learned that re.
port has been industriously circulated through.
out the county, that was ashamed Of The part
taken BY me in nominating Dr.. r. s. Black.
burn, as a candidate for seat id our next LIE.
gislature. | beg leave, through the medium of
your columns, 10 say, that such is not the fact
So far from shame on my part, nothing would
giSe me more pleasufe Than 10 see DR.. B. elect
ed. | have known him from his earliest infan.
ey, and can confidently recommend him 10 the
most favorable consideration Of the Wing par
|iy. He Is true ard unflinching Whig-det n.
~ imbued with Wing principles-as man no
one more worthy than he resides in the county
Of Jefferson. II is my candid and settled opin.
len, that Dr. will, If elected, fully carry out
the principles Of the party 10 which he belongs.
He is not the man to promise voter before the
election one thing, and after his election do an.
other what he says may be relied upon. He
is not the candidate Of any clique or any junto.
He is an independent candidate, brought out
fairly and openly, BY his neighbors of the Whig
T~r'- JOHN KABLE.