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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-03-18

VIRGINIA, to wit:
AT Rules1holden in the clerks Office cfihe cir.
cnit'superier court Of Law and chancery Tor
Jefferson county, The frst monday ID March.
Pdii;p Uateahou and Betsy his ,0its
! .,,.sr PLAlrT.Tr',
Jacob Pultz and Nicholas Peltz, Eeec-
ntors Of jacob Bobz, deeedsed, David
Rosen6erger, Nicholas Shaull, John
Frederick ShduH and Isaac PultS, the
securities Of the said Jacob and vi
cholas, IN their erecutoriat bond, ia
cob BottS, Isdac Boli=, David BoltS,
Nicholas Boliz, John Henry .alistadt
and Cdty his ,Oits, late Cdty Bolts,,
grand children, and George Haselett,
great grand child, and depisees Of
/ thesaid Jacob BoHs, deceased, Jacob
&tauu and Susan his acie, the said
Susan being a child aid legatee ofhe
said jacob Boltz, deceased, .Mary E.
izabeth Botz and CaMarsne Boliz,
children of Henry Bolts, deceased,
and grand children and legatees 81
the said Jacob BoltS, deceased, Tie
said Jacob, Isaac, Dauid, Nicholas
aud Cdty, children and heirs Of
George Boltz, deceased, and Jacob
SlauH and Susan has ,oife, NTH the
plaintiff Betsy, residuGry legatees Of
The sad Jacob Bollz, deceased,
= g -
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-03-18

n ONG handle Shpvels, Spades, Garden
Ia Rskes, Hoes, and four prong Forks, for
sale BY CRANE n SApLER
March 49, y y ~ - q
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-03-18

ri MIDDLE.1GsD Kkgro Wohan. vAo i
"A capable &c doing house-work fos tmall
family. 10 such - one ! good home Il. fer
81. Impure III this OFFICE.
March I &. Ib17-.3L
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-03-18
Saddle & HARNESS Maker.

THE undersigned, thankful 10 his friends for
the encourage meat be received for the year
past, hnre,, that By reducing his prices, he may
sdd many new ones 10 his list lie may sill be
found athis old stand, ready 10 furnish. at the
shortest notice. any article 10 his line, made Of
The best materials.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-03-18
Shancr saddles,

OF the bss, quality, win ). ssld low;
Beat Kip Collars, PADDED, ats ,62I -eash 81 so;
Do withoat psds. 81 37i leash 81 as
In short, all kinds OF 1afk will be sold as low
as can be bought arr 1EtssA 10 The country.
~ Repairing d@ps zhs shortest NOTICE.
i ADAM WHIP
Charlesto wn MsrchsY8 1R47--St
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-03-18

just Received,
A SPLENDID assortment Of Hair Brushes.
IA from Csc up TO si.l2A. Also. lot OF
White7wash Brushes, from. ana ID IS cents.
Paint Brushes, assorted sizes, al Of the best,
10 be bad at The Sign OF the 6otden Mortar, al
tiarpers-Ferry. AM CRfDEER.
March 10, ls47-sPirit copy.
ShOEGESTICS.- Just received and for
sale 0Pieces heavy Patapsco and Yir-
sgiaia wills for pants,
"a. 7-s and 4 0snaburgs for shirts,
81. rs an6 4 4 brown co,tous,
"a, 7-s and A blesched dos
Psnireotisfy and other striped cottons.
March re, ls47 VIM LOCK.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-03-18

Mrs. . 'i . rs LooE.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-03-18

VIRGINIA, to wit:
Al Rules holden IN the clerks Office cfthe cir.
cnit'superier court Of Law and chancery Tor
Jefferson county, The frs. MONDAY ID March.
,l647-s
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-12-07

american almanac for ls4s--Mr. FRANcK TAYLOR has
laid before us this most useful work and the compiler
says Unweaued pains have been taken to collect full
and varied information concerning the complex affairs
of the general and State governments; and mass OF
documents has been dgested relating TO the government
history finances, legislation, public institutions and in
ternal improvements OF the United States 1t is believed
that the present volume is equal to its predecessors in
fnlness and accuracy, and that will sustain the high
character of the American Almanac a trustworthy
manual for reference and full repository of useful
knowledge"
Calavar, or the knight of Conques,-A romance Of
Mexico, in volumes, by r. NJ Bird, esq, author of the
Intidel, Gladiator, &C., &c.
The Hall and the Hamlet, Scenes and Characters Of
Country Life, by VIM Howett This is an entertaining
romance, ending with excellent moral,
The Army of the United States-A work in . volumes
by Fayete Robinson late an officer in the army, en-
bracing account OF the organization of the army of
the United States, with biographies of officers OF all grades,
embeshed with portraits &c. =
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-12-07
One Head Ony

The wings of the House of Representatives have
commenced the process of prescription. The accom-
plished Clerk, B. B. French, esq this day removed
and MIR. Campbell, of Tennessee, substituted in his
place, by majority of four votes We are satisfied that
the interests OF the public service opposed to such
proscrp.ive measure Whose head is next to be put
upon the block 1t is said that they determined
upon general sweep But the blood of the martyrs is
the seed of the church.
We are proud to state anecdote about Mr. French
which shows that he died with the magnanimity of a
man and the grace Of gentleman Whilst they were
taking the vote, he left his chair and went upon the
floor. AS as the result was officially announced,
be went search OF his fortunate competitor conducted
him with much poteness to his chair upon the plat
FORM seated him, then shook hands with him. and with
a bow retired from the hall.
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For THE BRAzos, TAMPIco AND VERA CRuz.-rhe United
States propeller Edith, Captain Couard, left last night for
Bruzos Tampico, and Vera Cruz She down S225,
900 in gold General Scots column. The following
down as passengers Colonel Bankhead and nephew Capt
T. H. Walker, voltigeurs Rev. Mr.. HARRISON chaplain
United States navy: Passed Mdshipman Bucknor and
Purser Sempe United States navy; Colonel Randel and
clerk Major Ringgold and clerk DIR. A. Mercer Lieut.
Hunt Georgia battalion; Charles Mortimer George Rohr
Henry Carlyle, William B,erum, sergeant major 81 are
y; - Mitchell clerk conmissary> department; ]. j.
Cendenen, assistant quartermaster j. w. Smith, j. w
3scoe Andrew Jackson, H. Beckwith Charles Newton,
Forward, William H. Miller, Mr.. Zacharie Mrs Cummis
| ley, Mts Barrow. Miss Feiel.-N Q. Pieaynae
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-12-07

The Hon. Pedro Acanara Herran, general of the
armies OF the republic of New Granada, this day
presented to the President by the Secretary of State
Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenpotentiary Of
that republic to the government Of the United States
We understand that this gentleman has himself been
President of New Granada, is the son n-aw OF Don
Thomas Cipriano de Mosquera, its existing President
and is accompanied by Mrs. Herran.
In accreditng to our government as its minister gen
tleman so highly distinguished in his country, the
New Granadan government gives proof of its good
will which ought to be, and doubt not will be, APP
preciated
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-12-07

Messrs. Fickn. of Illinois, and Bowdon, of Alabama
democrats, and Messrs. King, Of Georgia, and Cooke
OF Tennessee wings, arrived last evening from the south
Their detention has arisen from causes both unexpected
and unavoidable Their absence, however has not af-
fected the result OF the vote for Speaker.
There are now in this city 225 members of the House
of Representatives out OF 22Sa very unusual attendance
at so early period of the session. These absenees
Governor Brown, of Mississippi (who waits the meeting
of his legslature Mr. Psbury, OF Texas, who
in New Orleans last Thursday week, and Major Gaines
lately captive in Mexico, and whom the Alabama lief
in Vera Cruz-the first two democrats, and the last
wing.
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Congregational.
In the Senate after the usual formalities the message
of the President read, and, motion OF Mr. Allen
twenty thousand copies of it ordered to be printed
Messrs Calhoun, Clayton, Colqutt, Pearce, Baldwin,
and Niles appeared in their seats to day
In the House, the election OF Clerk took place. The
candi dates Mr. r. Campbell, of Tennessee; Mr..
B. B. French, of New Hampshire the late incumbent
and Mr.. L. Gouveneur, OF New York Mr.. Campbell re-
ceived hundred and thirteen votes; Mr.. French
hundred and nine Mr. Gouverneur, one; and the first
named gentleman accordingly elected.
The remainder of the session occupied in the
reading OF the message
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-12-07

Navy YARD, Vera Cruz.

Navy YARD, Vera Cruz.
November 49, lS47
SIR am deeply grieved to be called upon to announce
the death of Lieut. Col. Watson of the marines who
beathed his last at my quarters the evening of the
10th INST He had arrived from Mexico the day before,
in state Of extreme debility and was Immediately sur
rounded by the best medical attendance and many al
tached friends. AT first had strong hopes of his re-
covery but it soon became apparent that he could not
survive
have caused his body be placed in the same grave
with that OF his late comrade the lamented Major Twggs
Ihavc the honor to be- with great respect sir, your
obedient servant, M c. PERRY
Commanding Home Squadron
Hon. j. Y Mason
Secretary of the Navy Washington
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FURNISHED HOUSE TO REM

&liI ready furnished, the convenient twosory dwelling
E1 pleasantly situated the OF 9TH street ana
New York avenue, within few moments walk OF ue
Departments aud the Capitol The house has oatnng-
ROOM a large garden, pump of good water near the
Kitchen together with many other advantages possessed
by very few places of residence in Washington Posses
sion will be given Immediately Apply on the premises
Dec 6-dtf
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-12-07

DEArH rArRIARcH-The Pttsburg papers announce
he death of James Ross ESQ., of the pasarchs of the
city, and of the early pioneers OF the west and for
than half century distinguished and leading mem
Der of the Pennsylvania bar At the of the
present century Mr. Ross occupied seat in the Senate
the United States
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-12-07
Supreme Court Of tho United state

TUESDAY, December 7, 1917.
Present yesterday, and Mr.. Justice Nelson.
No s. John NJ Bass al, plaintiffs in rs Henry
Holngsworth mayor of Nashville, al Error from the
Supreme Court of Tennessee The plaintiffs in error in this
having been called, and failing appear it was Or
dered by the Court that this writ of error be dismissed
No 8. benjamin G.. SIMS plaintiff in error, rs. Thomas
Hundey This argued by Mr. Bib tor the
plaintiff in
No g. William M. Gwn ct al, plaintiff in error, Us @. L
and A. Barton This cause was argued by Mr. bibb Tor
the plaintiffs error and by Mr. Johnson for the defendants
in
No s. John Sheppard al plaintiffs in error, rs John
Wilson The argument of this cause was commenced by
Nj. G. Cox for the plaintiffs in error.
Adjourned till tomorrow, III o'clock.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-12-07

+Mural crcle-ProL Colin tEquatorial-Prof Hubbard.
Compared with star OF the 9th mag. Bessel iv, Ias
According this the ephemeris computed and publish
ed by this Office from Kinds Elements few days ago
quies correction of I'm. 35s A. r. and 35 decenson
Flora is of the eighth or ninth magnitude and resem
hes the satellites of Jupiter in color. f
During my observations of the 4th, noticed star Of
the 10th magnitude quite near the planet
i Respectfully, &c.,
M. F. MAURY.
Hon. JOHN Y MASON, 4sa3
Secretary of the Navy, Washington.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-12-07
EDITORS CORRESPONDENCE.


New YoRK December s, 1877.
Annexed is statement showing the quantity Of several
principal articles of produce left at tide water from
the OF navigation to the 3Oh of November
inclusive during years l85 1.-TWO hundred and thirty
days) 1876 (wo hundred and twenynine days) and lS
1.-TWO hundred and fourteen days.) fi- tase
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-12-07

The gallant officers who have landed at New Orleans
(Quman, Shields, Harvey, &C., &C., have been received
with open arms by her citizens The hotels have been
crowded by vsters and they have been received with
tremendous applause at the theatre
We have received this evening letter from New Or
leans of the 10th November All hustle and prepa
ration TO receive Gen. Taylor Every moment they ex
pected TO hear the gun announcing his arrival.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-12-07

Or We refer readers 10 the 4th page Of our "Daiy
Union" where they will find admirable reply to the
late speech OF Mr. Clay.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-12-07

Certain friends of &C fence are moving In this city,
present. in order astronomical observatory hee
with the proper instruments, &c. The Empire city GER
tainy ought not to be without such thing The first meet
ing will be evening at the Asor Honselgp
In transferring Jersey City, since IL was fixed on as the
stoppngpace OF the Cunard line to this city, from the New
ark 10 the New York collection district the Secretary OF the
Treasury conferred real favor the mercantile interests
here which duly appreciated well the steamers
Our merchants never could have submitted to the inconve
nence and delay of passing their goods at Newark and
the consequences would have been that they would have
had frego all the feghng advantages OF the line and
the line itself would have carried scarcely any freight
Talking line, is understood that the first ship
is leave Liverpool for this port on the 18TH inst com
posed of four new Ships built expressly. and in style
perior even 70 the best of the Boson inethe America
Europa Canada and Niagara all of which, at the latest
dates launched, and ready to receive their engines
The America is expected first, but If she cannot be got OH
on the I9h the Cambria the crack ship the Boston 'nc
win make that trip in her stead. So that this winter We
shall have every fortnight either from Boston or
New York.
The very latest and finest of our magnificent New York
liners is now here at her berth the North river She is
called the Columbus, and is the largest ever
built in Americr, present afoat In the word-some
of the very East Indanen alone excepted She
il f,bpilt tbreedecker 1876 feet long, and 1890
burden carpenters She Is for the Liverpool
line and her accommodations for passengers are of the
most liberal kind. 800
t weekly mortality since the of the warm
weather. We shall soon be down 70 the winter scale.
The many friends and welI-wishers Of Colonel Burnett.
of tho New York volunteers concerned at learning
from the New Orleans papers, that his wounds in the
desperate fight Of Churubusco much severer than
was generally supposed here. His presence among them
in restored health and spirits win be the woicome
for and "a Der cent month less than The very
best is looked Every day 70 bring down the
crews tighter and tighter The whole country be
bearing New York for funds There is as much Phila
depha and Boston paper offered in the street a. there Is
New York. il not more The entire pressure for specie
this point Thus have stood 1t well but
there is hard time before us from this 70 New Years day
FED.
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Secretary of the Navy, Washington.
NATIONAL OBSERVATORY,

Sir: The new planet Flora was observed here, at its
meridian passage the goth ut by the transit in
strument and the meridian circle, by Professors Major
and Keith. 1t was not, however identified until after it
had been observed with the equatorial by Professor Hub
bard, the night of the Sd nsant-the weather not ad
hitting of more early observations.
This is the 5h planet that has been added to the list
within the last two years. 1t was discovered by j. r.
Hind, Of Mr. Bishops Observatory, London. ON the 18th
of October who, the month previous, discovered Iris,
another of the fragments Of the supposed large planet
that existed between Mars and JUPITER eight pieces
of which have been discovered.
The following are the observations Of the I'D on Flora
corrected for refraction only:
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-12-07

The Virginia legislature assembled yesterday. DIR. b.
Scott (democraD was elected speaker of the Senate
and Mr. James F. Stroher, of Rappahannock, (whig,)
received every but two for speaker OF the House
George W. Munford, esq, (democrat,) reelected
clerk well the other admirable officers of the last
session All but four senators were in their places and
all but thirteen delegates" The Richmond Enquirer
publishes Governor Smiths message, OF which it speaks
in the highest terms. He takes the true, patriotic view
of the Mexican war; he ranges himself on the side Of
the country, and not of the public enemy and points gu
the only proper and honorable result OF the present hos
Titles Gov Smiths views on thus point are thoroughly
American and worthy OF the chief magistrate OF the Ole
Dominion We have doubt that they speak the sen
timents Of large majority of the people OF the Union
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-12-07

We understand, from some of the most distinguished
democrats Of both houses from different quarters of the
Union, that the Presidents message has been received
with the greatest satisfaction We heard several OF them
say it was the very thing which wanted; that it
struck in with the feelings of the people; and that the
public sentiment would support him in the he had
proposed. Certainly manly and decided message
has never emanated from the executive department II
was whispered about before the meeting of Congress,
that the President would only state the condition of pub
lie affairs and throw the responsibility of measures upon
Congress Never anything different in its tone.
Like all his other messages, it is marked with the highest
moral courage as well great practical sagacy. The
President has done his duy and is the part Of
Congress to do theirs They must act upon his PROPOSE
lions; and we cannot doubt for moment, from all
that we have heard both sides of the house, that de-
cded majority will be found to furnish the necessary sup
plies for most vigorous prosecution of the war.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-12-07

We shall follow up this message with the accompany
ing documents from the various executive departments
which correspond importance with the message itself
We advise readers preserve their newspapers
tanning all these official documents and pass them round
to their neghbors and hand them down their children
Let them be preserved with the brilliant dispatches Of our
officers, and they will form collection worthy OF the
palmicst days OF the republic
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-12-07

Theta closes his interesting series this evening The
summing up is worthy of his experience and sagacy
political economist We advise the reader to save the
paper for future reference 1t embraces series OF popo
sitions which may be found of Importance and APP
plicabity hereafter. The question may come up during
the present session Of Congress- when this exposition may
be interesting.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-12-24

will, it is presumed, land at Acre, and then -
direct their operations across the ancient pains
of Jericho, and the point of research, carefully
leveling the intermediate route, in order TO ue-
termine first of all the relative altitude between
the two seas. Amply provided with instruments
having metal boats of light construction ana
all the means and appliances for surveying ana
sounding-we may Justly anticipate from TINS
expedition accurate information on points mere
tofore wholly conjectural, yet invested with deep
interest.
1t is one of the pecularities Of the water OF
the Dead Sea that, although so dense and Ditu-
minous it is exceedingly translucent.
1t is singular that government OF the new
world should be the first TO explore, and verify
the facts. concerning a region ultimately con-
nected with the common faith Of Christendom
and the witness of one of the most awful penal
ties of trans erosion under the Mosaic Dispen-
sation: and we cannot but hope from this exec
dition much that will CRAFTY natural and lntclll-
gent curiosity, while confirming the original rec
ord If the Bible
The great obstacles will be in the jealousy,
dcring hordcs who inhabit or traverse the deserts
in the vicinity of the Dead Sea. But our sat
lors will find some additional sources OF rellet
in an enterprise of science that cares WIN II
some danger; and they will doubtless take care
to have arms as well as instruments. ana Keep
rs sharp a lookout on their land crnIze as tley
are wont to do when sailing the SAT- water
We shall look with interest for the result OF
this expedition. which. as we hear, Is cohilued
to competent and reliable hands.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-12-24
From the \. Y. Conrier & Ennulrcr.

r,','.,,.,. III. u.,J So, j. ,L,ut to
-, "a" "a, i.,,. m rnr, fin, r,Iar.I o,rcrn.
w ,,.t,;r - ,,, c,ao'. nav, .=lni,is.
tnroJ b H. ry,c'i1ir, IIaaI mi any authority
!, ,h, T.n.ti,,ti,n ,,,Iorab,, if ovi.fs +, ORDER
,'t ,''1 "r i,,,roroaiont. m tLc common
charr, in our own cou,,trv. has no scruDlc-
aLo'7 u.,,l.ri,,r Of into Palestine. there +,
mako rocnnroi.5,,cos and solve roorrapbical
nrnII,ns md f. oIncid,ta oncioEr srorv a-
horr,oGnr. !, ba. f,unJ no constitutional objcc-
zion to t;ftnp ont and carving ont at Great pX-
n,,lsn 4, rv,adition or discovery in the South
S,as.anl or survey and cv1,or,tion of the coasts
OF Snuth An,.,ic,, in both seas.
Do we aiinI,,n s,ch pp-ar,risos n those in
the wav Of ro,n,laint or condemnation ? Far
otherwise. Yearp'aud the liberal ,oirt which
promDts Them and ouly Lmcu, that fine same
liberal snirit fla SAM, raa.nr Of the con.t.tu.
ton. do mot influence the Eyc.,lriye in rerir 10
the nearer and more prp,siu.r wants of our own
land
The Dead So, then * "a h, cvol,r,I Inv 4.
merican .li',-s-,b,t so., or ra3ry,1- which, pr
ter crrul6Dr fine ruiIfv E. ri,i,. of the uloiu''-
hoe been ever o.. iu}aGlnution.
with awful and supernatural charactcr " y
pestilential vapor, it has been said, rises contin
ually from lis waters fish cannot live in. nor
birds fly over them iron will not sink in them.
nor have they ever been nayigated by ship or
DARK
Such slight examination as occasional tray
oilers Of more recent days have given TO this
bitter sea. has dispclled many Of these fables -
but still these deep dark waters are a mystery 10
the world. They have been found to contain
as accounting for their extraordinary spec I'
gravity, which led to the tale that iron would
not sink in them-ll part, il a hundred Of ia;
a much greater proportion than that Of the sea
and derived from entire rocks Of this mineral
continually ds+ovng on The southern shore
Bitumen also rises in abunl JUcc from the bot
tom and floats on the surficc-and hence these
waters acquire consistency which enables
them to bear up bodies that would sink in other
waters,