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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-08
Loss or yIRcISIANs.

We arc reminded of the number. of gal
liant Yirginians who have lost their lives,
during this war, by letter lately rcceiv-
ed from young friend in the regular ar
my, who is yet suffering from wound re-
ceivcd in one of its hardest fought battles
He says, awithout exception, the Virgini-
ans who have died in Mexico since the ar
my went down there, were among themost
popular and estimable fellows in it y He
Justly enumcrates, as deserving no. less to
be held in grateful remembrance, those
who have died of disease Among those
were Lieut., Allen of 2nd Dragons; who
died at Corpus Christi, and Lieut.. A. b.
Bolts who fell victim to disease at Ca
margoI also, Capt Fairfax and 1t. Wat
crs, Of the Volunteers In the very first
skirmish Of the war, 1t Geo Mason Of
Fairfax, End. Dragons fell Capt Al
burtis, of Berkeley was killed at the scigc
Of Vera Cruz Offour Virginians belong
ing to the Rifles, three were killed at Ger.
no Gordo, viz: Capt. Mason, LIEUT. Ewell
land Lieut. Davis--and the fourth was Sc
verely wounded. In the series Of despe-
rate BATTLES fought in the vicinity of the
city Of Mexico, there fell Captain Seth
Thornton, of Stafford Capt w. lAnder-
son, Of Norfolk; 1t Preston johnson, Of
Abingdon; Lieut. Easley, of Halifax Lit
Col Graham, Of Prince William; Lieut.
CAN'T, of Loudoun 1t Burwell Of Peters
burg; Lit Sidney Smith, of King George;
and Lit Shacklefcrd, of Culpepper. This
ia - II.
viii be seen however that, within the last
eighteen months, Virginia has lost of her
sons, in the regular army no less than SIR
teen ,--Lynch6arg TrginiaR
NIsIT OF HENRY CLAY TO WAsmxGros.
The Washington Wing announces that
the Hon Henry Clay viii arrive in that
city about the Esd last, on a short visit.
The Wing adds:
No mau's presence will be greeted with
greater delight than Mr., Clay's by his
host af devoted friends They long once
mofef for the opportunity Of doing homage
10 his powerful intellect, and far-seeing
craftsmanship
He comes in the highest Of all charac-
ters,-that Of the private citizen and he
will receive at the hands Of the people
such wclcpme as will make his heart
warm for joy on reEisiting the scenes of
his former tFiamphs
We hail the hdtent Of the venerable
statesman, and hope that the city viii ut
once take measures 10 make him her guest
II
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-08
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN.

We hare before US a neatly printed, well ar
ranged and most valuable paper, bearing the a.
boye title and devoted 10 the advancement OF the
Arts and Sciences, and the difiusion of useful
knowledge and Literature. The paper is issued
weekly. and finely illustrated with beautiful wood
engravings. Besides containing much matter Of
|uscfulnesst 10 the Farmer and Mechanic
Its Published al New YORK, in Quarto form,
|eouyeniently adapted % binding. and furnished
10 country subscribers al the Sow price OF Two
Dollars year One Dollar Is advance, and the
remainder in SIX months.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-08

"A PIcruRE OF THE GESERAroRs- We
saw yesterday one of the most extraordi-
nary pictures that the Daguerreotype has
yet taken. 1t was picture of FIVE gene
rators Of one family, representing daugh-
ter, a mother, a grandmother, great grand
another, and great great grandmother, all
living members Of the same family. The
picture was taken by Root, and gives an
other instance Of the value of the art, and
the skill and excellence of this professor
in it.-PhiiadeLpltia I3edger.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-08
COLLISION or THE TALlsMAN.
sEvENTY-FIyE LIVES LOST.

The st. Louis Republican extra, of the
23d ult., brings us full details of thoIthrill-
ing disaster in tho sinking of this steamer,
BY collision with the Tempest, on the Mis-
sissippi on the 10Th ult.
Although the loss of life is not near so
great as was first reported, yet it is truly
| frightful
The place where the accident happened
is in the bend Immediately below Cape
Girardeau It is supposed by the officer
Of the TaHsman, that the pilot of either
boat was unable to tell on which side the
other iarended to pass, and that thus meet
ing, and still wavcring like persons meet
ing in the street, they finally came tpgeth-
err, both boats endeavoring to back at the
time.
The passengers were nearly all as eep;at
the time, and one of them, writing to the
Republican, says
| Her passengers numbered, on the cabin,
about one hundred and fifty, men, women
and children; and there was nearly the
same number and description of deck pas
sengcrs.
The scene which followed the collision
was unutterably fearful In moment
the boiler deck was submerged, the fires
were extinguishcd, and the shrieks of all
below were hushed in the engulphing tide.
Few escaped to the cabin, and with the
passengers there, hurried to the hurricane
deck; while few, with the hands aboard
swan towards shore, some being carried
along the current, whose screams filled
the ear with terror, and told what soon
might be our fate Several of them were
rescued by the yawl Of the Tempest. In
the cabin, as soon as the crash occurred
men, women and children rushed from
their state rooms, inquiring in accents Of
wild alarm, into the reality of the danger
But the bell sounded its alarm, and the
officers directed us to the hurricane deck
as the only means of safety.
Conyulsed with terror, and shrlcking In
despair, nearly two hundred and fifty
lcrowded together on the hurricane deck
we're every moment expecting to 60 down
with the sinking vessel 1t was also q
scene of affection-paTents were claspinq
their children in their arms and calling
upon God for protection; husbands were
folding in an embrace, believed to be the
last on earth, the companions of former
10y, but now the objects Of tender solici
tudo never before experienced There
were few, if any, selfish beings on board
all seemed anxious for the safety of every
individual But the Tempest was soor
discovered coming to our relief, while each
minute Of her progress seemed an hour
She did come, and shout Of JOY filed the
air.
The eKertien1 made by the hands 81
both boats for the rescue of all the passen
gers, and their effects, were truly com
mcndable
There were at least seyenty-fyc lives
lost il the wreck Of the steamboat Tails
man
LARcE Hocs.--The CINCINNATI Ga
zetse mentions seven hogs, raised By Mr.
Edwin Bed I>|'l, of Bourbon county, Ky
which averaged in weight seecn hnnIred
laHd fwettg g,onndsi Two hogs were
brought to Louisville, on the 10Th ult {,
from Nciin. Hardin county, weighing
sirtaen HUNDRED pounds, and one cf them
upwards Of gsint hundres5
AwFUI-The whole number OF lives
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-08

ExrESsIvE ELEcroN The late cleo
non Z at z = Orleans cost the corporation
s1eSS @ This is pretty little item
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-08

AwFUL-The whole number OF lives
lost BY the burning Of the propeller Phe.
nix, is 255l Only As were saved out Of
500 on board, Of whom Us were Holland-
frs
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-08

RAINIER N a Fix-It Il said Spanish
gentleman, engaged in MERCANTILE business
IN this city, being DESTROYS Of leaving for
Europe firm, 70 which he owed $4,000,
was disposed to prevent hsm He spoke
to d gentleman Of the bsr, who said he
thought he could settle Il for $4,000,
which was handed him, bdt the merchant
in the meantime, must be pG He did 50,
and the attorney afterwards settled it for
~ 800, aud pocketed the shalanee. The
gentlemen returned . day r. two aga and
The whole proceeding brought to light
The matter, il is said. is tk undergo a ju-
dieial Investigation. ny Express =
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-08

NIDows OF. THE SIcNERs -Cist's Al
vertiser says; notice 4 statement in the
public journal that the widow of Benjamin
Rush, now so years Of age, is still alive
She istherein stated to be tie only survi-
vor Of the wives of the signers Of the De
claration of Independence This is a
mistake. Mrs Chase, the widow Of Judge
Chase, of Maryland, survives, in the 9sth
year Of her age"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-08

BRIDcE OVER THE Ono The people
Of Wheeling are going ahead with their
bridge over the Ohio. The Wheeling and
Belmont Bridge Company, who have the
business in charge, arc3calling in install
ments Of stock
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-08

FoRcERY.-We learn from the Phil
adelphia Sun, that a forgery to the al
mount Of $4,000, was successfully perpe-
trated on one Of the Banks Of that city,
on Tuesday, few minutes before o.
clock.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-08

FlRE.-On Sunday morning week, a.
bout 9 o'clock, the Store of Mr. Sears, in
Union Hotel Building was discovered to
be on Ere, the SUPPOSED work of an incen-
diary. as FIRE was kindled in two different
parts .ofIthe room, and the money drawer
Ifound riAed of its contents. But for the
timely discovery, most serious consequen-
ces might have ensued as the wind was
blowing strongly. We arc happy to say
that NJ Il. Sears loss was not great Much
credit is due our firemen for their prompt
itude on this OCCASION Wn. Rep. "
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-08

AN|UNrsuAL GlRctasTANcE.- Ten or
fifteen years ago, six young men, ono by
one, left their native county, lFayette,
Kentucky.) in search Of a livelihood abroad.
They will all meet at the present session
-as members of Congress Though from
the county in which Mr. Clay resides, FIVE
are Democrats and one Is Wing. Sc, IT
is, the trlant from one State Is adopted by
another Bah. CliP.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-08

There ii a tree near Bardstown, Ky
upon which is the Resemblance 81 = hung
Ggu9e in full stature. Ills the tree
meath which Judge Gather was
last year BY his bfotherSnlaw,
figure IS said ID bear . close liz
Judge Gather We gather q
MARS from the BardstoWn Gazs
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-08

TEMPERANCE lINDucEmENTT- The Rev.
Alfred Hewlett, Of Astly, Eng) BY way
of inducing his congregation to become
total -abstainers, has promised that lie will
marry tee-totallers, chfisten their chill
dren, and inter their dead, free Of charge
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-08
Robert Farley $4,000 d n Fiske $4,000
~. II. Sirazev 2 500 WIN. Whitney 1900
y. w Clark $500 ifThomas Dixon 5000
s o. Mead 2 500 fJg 5. Tyler 5000
A. r. Osbarn 5000 Franklin Haven ilUOO
w. c. Tyles $500
A. II, Fiske. 5000 Total .5oO
Other amounts are given, which make
in all. $4,000 now known. The sum to
tai will undoubtedly exceed SlO00OO.

NAL PnI1rP ST.. GEeRGE CookE. Few
Of our readers, We presume, are aware that
this distinguished officer, who was called
from the seat of war, and is now attending
as a witness, the Court Martial convened
for the trial Of Lieut. Col Fremont, was,
in his youth, citizen ofour town. Major
Cooke is brother of John r. Cooke, Esq,
formerly Of this place and although years
haze elapsed since we parted with him, we
we'll remember his kind and affable dispo-
sitidn, as well as his fine military appear
ance. 1faninS5urg Rep
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-08

DIED Amos james, ! farmer living q
bout three miles from this place, was
found on Thursday, In field near his
residence, in the last agonies Of DEATH
He was Immediately taken to his house,
where be shortly expired. From thetime
|of his absence, It is natural ia infer that
be must have lain over night in the field.
TUffiioHs porf Tyn,ss
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-08

aSanta Anna let loose two thousand
scoundrels from the prisons when our ar
my entered the city Of Mexico"
Boston Past.
But who let loose the Prince of the
gang, Santa Anna himself s
ABaay journal.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-08

| DrrfIcATE NAMES in GovGREss -Ae-
cording to the Tribune there are in the two
Houses Of the new Congress, Smiths,
3 Browns, 2 Davis 5yohnson's, Thorhp-
sons, 2 Jones 2 Miller's 2 Holmes But
ler's,2 Duncan's, 2 Adams, 2 Exams, 2
Stuarts, 8 Clarks', Halls 2 Ingersolls',
2 Cobbs,, 2 Phelps, 2 RoekwelI's and 3
Hales'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-08

PLAN or THE WARL-A correspondent
of the Union, a soldier Of the war Of
1922 recommends the Government to
organize two Independent armies in Mex
leo, one for the North and the other for
the South, the former to consist Of 10 or
$4,000 men, the latter 80 or $4,000 men,
each to be composed in due proportion Of
regulars, volunteers and natiDs troops
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-08

/ Assassination or THE PoPE The
New York Herald says the late meeting
in New York will occasion the Pope to be
assassinated |, Wonderful .
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-08

CHEsArEAKE AND Ono CAsAI-N.e
learn from the Boonsboro' Odd Fellow
that there is several extensive breachcssin
the canal, between Williamsport and
shepherdstown. Tie damage is Of such
nature as to preclude further transporta-
Etion this winter, at least that paper is so
informed BY an individual who ought to
know. The new bridge over theAntietam
at Brien's iron works, recently erected by
the county, has again been carried almost
entirely away,1 is
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-08

a little girl, observing 4 goose with 4
yoke %, exclaimed, Why ma, there Is i
goose gOt On corsets it walks like sister
Sally
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-08

SINGULAR Accident -, baryeJ -
fell from the upper STORY Of Store 81 h.,. our'
Tat Albany, Ns N, upon Nelson G. Tnt TIL
dashing him to the ground with sscb 't "
lence that il is supposed he caInes ie, az.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-08

CHEEsE.-One gentleman in Licking
Co, Ohio, makes annually 100000 worth
Of cheese
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-08

4 DvEL AcirArED The New York
Herald, Of yesterday, says
THE newspapers have commenced the agita-
ton of a duel between CommDdore Stockton and
Gen. Kearney.a
i has been talked about in private cir
cles in this city, for some days, but we are
glad ID learn.that tho affair has been,am
cably settled By the timely Intervention Of
friends, without the use Of sspistols and
coffee 4 Plltsla. Sius
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-08

The GorroN GRop-The continued "a.
vorable weather at the South warrants the
belief that the cotton crop will be a full
average one, Estimates as high as q
100000, and even 100000 bales, are
made
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-08

THE GANAI.. We learn from the Gun
berland Civilian, that Dir. w w. Bue
one of the sub contractors, who bas vet
large contract, has been at work for tw
weeks Mr. McManus viii also get unde
way in a short time. The other contra
tors are preparing materials, 80, and wi
20 on with their work as soon as ready
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-08

NEw YoRE gaNALs The tolls on these
canals this year, amount to So, $50, 600, al
increase Of nearly ,000, 600 OYER last year.
This Is the 2sth year Of the Erie canal
navigation, during which itss tolls have
amounted 10 s37 100000. Of four TINES
its original cost-in other words, paying.
for itself At the ratio Of once IN seven
years
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-08

TERRIBLE ExPLosIoN Capt Weldon,
fof the schr. Eben Atkins, at Boston, FROM
Cape Haytien 18th ult, reports that infor1
nation had been received at that place thai
the Haytien man-ofswar bark Nautilus had
been blown up in the harbor Of Port a.
Prince, killing go persons
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-08

Derlany lies in a very critical state,
the shot having been driyeninto the stom-
Each, causing an entire suspension of the
nerves of motion in the lower extremities,
while the sense of feeling is very acute
IFaEtar Nclcs, Nora227.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-08

The ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE will be en-
larged and otherwise improved on The FIRST
of Januas next Our State, and ospe-
cially Gle Ninth Congressional District,
should cherish with pride this able and
digniied Journal and now, when the edi-
Tor Is energetically and courageously en-
tering into more extended field Of labor
and ekpcbsse, is tie boly for those who
wish him well to exert their influence III
his favor and bastoW their patronage upon
him Lonaoan Caron@cls
A little girl, observing 4 goose with j
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The N1atamoras Flag gives the following, likely to be
true, but good even as jeu besprH:

true, but good even as jeu desprH:
ARIsTA AND HIS eESERAIs--The following scene between
Arsa and his generals actually took place the description
derived from gentleman high in the confidence and
of the chief actor but whose per-
mitted to mention.
After the battles Of the 9Th and 9th of May, when the
Mexican army in their had reached Linaes, Gen.
Arsa summoned Generals Ampudia Torrejon, Riquena,
and Canaes his quarters and thus addressed them
" GENTLEMEN; am about resign the command of the
army of the NORTH and have for you that you may
know the which have influenced me. They are
simply these: cannot command the army with honor to
with high commands, in its ranks You, Ampudia,
base coward; trusted you with 5000 OF my best troops
you betrayed your trust proved rccreant TO the interests of
your country, and stricken fled trembling and dis
mayed, without being within half league of hostile gun
You Torrelon. have reputation cavalry Off
Ger; God knows how where you obtained am only
astonished you should have the eontery pretend
to command.
''You, Riquena, call yourself artillery officer you
have been consistent through life only in thingyou
cowardice; you brave like all gasconaders when dam
gers distance but when the hour of battle arrives
you either be found, your renders
presence only useless but injurious.
''And you Canaes, to be called general! what satire
what bitter irony General! laugh robber, driver
vagabond stulker from rancho to rancho, cowardiy
pauper whose very presence is oathed by every honor
Die man. and whose claim the title of general produces
the most profound contempt As for you, COL Caraseo
begone and Trash your breeches, you dirty dog
- Genemen am done with you our conneXion is at
end. Would that connexion with unfortunate
country also at end.'
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ballot for the canddatethe majority OF the votes 10
govern On counting the ballots, the following was The
LIST ballot. I'd ballot. Sd ballot.
Among the resolutions reported by Mr.. A. J. Miller
chairman of the committee, and adopted find the fol-

Among the resolutions reported BY hr. A. j. hulei
chairman OF the committee, and adopted, find the fol-
lowing
RESOLVED, That, yielding to admiration and graft
tude for the distinguished services OF the great captain OF
the age-Ceneral Zachary Taylowith whose character
are inseparaby associated the modesy of merit the cool
OF bravery and the devotedness OF patriotism and
cheery respond the general and spontaneous accla
nation OF the American people, recommending him
as the next President of these United States
Resolped, That the thanks of the people OF this State
and the United States mneny due to the officers and
soldiers army Mexico both regulars and volunteers
their gallant conduct and lofty bearing during the exist
ing
g. Resoiued That the Hon. John @. Calhoun is entitled to
the thanks of the people of Georgia for his independent and
patriotic the Senate OF the United States III refer
ence recently disturbed foreign relations
Resofped, That opposed to the Wimot provlso
called and that all legislation by Congress restricting
right hold slave property in the territories OF the Uni
ted States, is unequal, unjust, and unconstitutional
T. Resoiped, That committee of seven be appointed for
the purpose of communicating to the Hon. Duncan L.
Cnch his nomination the candidate of the wing party
for governor, and that they publish his reply.
AUGUSTA COnsttutionaliS
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The next IOuse OF Representatives.

The federal party have boldly claimed majority in the
next House OF Representatives, and have been busiy
cuped in designating Speaker from their ranks for
the chair But the fact is the battle is not yet lost or
won There are several States yet to vote and
cancies in those which have had their elections vet to
M and If these should elect the two parties the
proportion in which they represented in the last
Congress, we shall still have majority of ten in the
House. We cannot expect, however to see the same
seats filled exactly by the parties We may lose
some, and we may gain some. 1t depends upon the
erges of political friends whether they will succeed
in the debatabe Districts and whether they will lose
carry the next House of Representatives We can
scarcely conceive stronger nducemen operate upon
the democrats than at the present time, when all their
great measures are at ssue-when administration
whom they have elected has faithfully carried out their
plincpes-when under its auspices the country is attain
ing an unexamped degree Of prosperity-and when
are engaged in foreign war, with which the rights and
honor of the country are intimately connected.
In addition to the majority of ten which we are now
entitled to possess may claim another seat from v
ginia which we have every probability of carrying This
rests upon the following grounds as stated in the Lynch
burg Republican:
THIRD CONGRESSIONAL DIsTRIcr-All our informaios
from this district induces believe that Mr. Tredway
uouSn mas the
~ OF one Vote II is the unanimous wish democracy
OF the district that Mr. Tedway should contest the
ton OF Mr. F. scarcely be doubted that he
gay and justly entitled to the 1t burning shame
that SO strong democratic district should be misrepre-
sented by man who entertains political principles
common with the large majority of his constituency It
the democracy OF the district say whether they
VIII thus suffer themselves to be mirepresenied the
next Congress They have the power, and have given
their late faithful and efficient representative 1--WE have
good reason TO beeve) majority Of the legal votes
the district and behooves them bestr temelves and
that thei rghul voice in the national legislature is
not drowned by "A minority representative.
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TTOUsEKEEpING taOODs.-Now in store

TTOUsEKEEpING GOODs.-Now in store
IL IO-4 1l-1 and 10 4 linen sheetings
81, Ga, and l04 table damasks
l04, 1874 IA, and 1874 satin damask table cloths
SO and 81 satin damask napkins
o. 1914, ia, I24 1874, and IL white imperial quilts
Colored cotton and linen table covers
Rich cloth table and piano covers
Colored fruit doilies and napkins
Birds eye, Scotch Russia and other diapers
Damask, colored, bordered, huckaback, and other
towengs
White and eoored crash and printed baize for steps
Figured and plain furniture dinitys, NC, &c.
Also on hand complete assortment of carpetngs, floor
oil cloths matting rugs curtain materials and fixtures
and in short every article of seurnishng in the dry
goods line; to all of which invite the particular attention
OF the public, as we determined to offer inducements
not to be found elsewhere. p. Ii. HOOE ~ co.
g.