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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-01-12
Mr.. CLAY.

As Mr. Clay passed by Harpers-Ferfy
the other day, on his way to Washington,
many persons at the place and Of the
neighborhnod, who had heard of his ex-
pected passage assembled:to see him, and
availed themselves of giving the Sage Of
ashland hearty shake Of the hand. His
stay was short, but even that brief space
afforded one chance Of observing the
ease, grace and'republicsn simplicity ot lis
manners. 1t is true that many years have
left their marks on him; his head is grey
and his yisage somewhat fifTrcwed, But
his intellect is yet undimed, his eye beam
ing with yiyacity and benignity, and his
voice strong and musical. There is no
one better known or ought to be, than Mr..
Clay; he has been in public service long,
tand has always acted openly and above
board. blind or .prejudiced indeed must
be the man who viii not accord to him pa
triotism and statesnanship; many have
differed with him honestly, yet. personally
respected him and honored his motives
But during his course there have been a
a set Of red mouthed revilers whom no.
thing could satisfy, and who were alike a.
verse to truth and decency. A manly
upright spirit has actuated him through
out | reeollect when in the western part
of this State, some twenty years ago, I
met with an elderly gentleman who knew
Henry Clay in his youth. He told me an
ahecdote Of him, which, as ]. have never
seen in print, / will relate He said he
WIS himself the oldest Of several youths
that we're writing in the Clerks Office Of
lone Of the Courts Of Richmond, among
whom was Clay--he had designed teach
ing as livelihood, and amused himself
by instructing his younger companions -
When the time arrived for Ills departure,
he bid them farewell--they all seemed
much affected, and made many acknowl-
Judgements of kindness towards him-but
Re Was Gs lf Il sssrenssss I'm s Hin he
fseryices, and as he was about to travel
money might be useful to him. Ft was
with some difficulty he got of from re.
ceiving It. Thus you see that when in
youth he was strongly impclled BY Justice
and gratitude. Mr.. Clay's life has been
a peculiar and eventful one no man III
his time, has done more for the honor
lglory and service of his eouutry--and
none deserve greater credit and reward,
In the war Of 1912 he advocated hercause
and yindicated her honor he assisted
likewise in adjusting peace-and time
land again has he carried her through i'm.
pending difficulties. And now whilst she
is engaged in an unjust and unconstitu.
tional war, has his noble son poured out
his life's blood on the battle Geld. Mr..
Clay still stands up for her true honor
and should thelnation hearken to his voice
of wisdom she might yet be extricaaed
from the dishonorable course she has been
plunged into, and this reckless career Of
bloodshed and excessive expenditure Of
public money be arrested. I have said
more than designed, but lest I should
be accused Of giving aid and comfort to
the enemy desist IS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-01-12

RI The Grand Division Of The Sons Of Teih-
perance Of Virginia. viii meet at Alexandria on
the fourth wednesday q this month. Mr.. JAS
McDAsiEL. P. W. p. is the representative from
jefferson Division, No. l6. Ample arrangements
have been made BY the Brethren in Alexandria
for the comfortable accommodation Of all who
may attend
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-01-12
MR.. JOHNSON OF MARYLAND.

On Monday il tAs !.s Senate IN NJ s SsHS
in support,o the war, as being just and
honorable, and went into the whole histo.
~ Of the relations between Texas and
Mexico to sua;ain the ground which he
took. He disrlaimed being actuated by
any motive, but che single one Of sense
of duty. He regretted to differ with Sc
majors from his siSe, but party ties must
give way TO his corrections of his duty to
the country.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-01-12

EYr According to table from the Adjutant
Generals Office, our loss in killed in all the bat
ties in Mexico, has been thus far ! III and our
wounded 3,G69. The Mexican killed has been
1866 and the wounded So. GO. What loss
of life and awas,e Of blood to vindicaie the con-
sistency and crafty the ambition Of Mr.. Polk!
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-01-12

ty- The meeting 9fthe friends Of Gen Taylor
in Berkeley was postponed in consequence ofthe
late session Of the Court On Monday. We pre-
sumo meeting viii be held at February Cour
to take measures foe representing BerSeley in the
Wing State Convention.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-01-12

~ A tremendous meeting Of the
friends of Gen. Taylor was held in Phila-
delphia, on the sth inst DR.. JoIrN X.
MITCHELL presided, assisted by a large
number of other oficers-both Wings
and Democrats Thousands were unable
to find ingress into 'the,moeting.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-01-12

NJ Lieut., Col. RANpoLpH, ofthe Vir-
ginia Regiment passed through this
place on yesterday, on his way home, in
Warren County He viii visit Charles
town, we understand, in the course Of a
week or two Ills account Of the compa-
hy under Capt Rowan is Of the most gra-
tiying character.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-01-12

LIZ Capt Harper of the AuguAa Volunteers,
in letter states it as his beliefihat he Mexcans
do not use butter at all, as all he ha ever heard
Of was either churned by American officers, or
made by their direction.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-01-12

10 Mr. Clay arrived in Washington
on Monday, and was greeted with a wei.
come deserving his great name and fame.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-01-12

II We understand that another break took
place in the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal last
week, near Seneca which win interrupts boating
Tor some few days At.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-01-12

SUIcIDE-Mrs Elizabeth ShiHett. aged
some 65 or 20 years, wife of Mr. Harri-
son Shifett, living near Port. Republic IN
this county, committed suicide BY drown
ing herself on Saturday night week, the
frstof january. She had, we learn, been
partially dsranged since the death Of a
brother, which occurred nearly year
since, and it supposed that hertragic end
is the result of her arrangement, She
walked several miles from her house along
the rivers brink, before she fully resolved
to drown herself She then seems to have
walked in deliberately and met her fate
Her body was found on Sunday, near
where it was drowned. A coroner's in
quest was SUMMONED on Monday, which
reported in accordance with these facts.
buckingham Register.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-01-12

Our party regard men but rs instruments
TO carry out those great Republican doctrines
laid al the foundation of the Goyernmeri.S
fSpirit Of J.6SyxH.
So It would seem-and a beautiful INSTRUMENT
your party has given the country in The penon
OF James K Polk!
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-01-12

Whatcares any individual Delnocfat in this
cchnty, (butohe Of five thousand in the Union. J
whether his ehoios' be the particular candidate
for the Presidency or not He has no choice, If
he be true 10 his faith and steadfasl ID his eotln
try, but as identified with his principles, and the
glory and prosperity ofthe Union Z
ISpritef .5s5sr@n.
What slave in Virginia occupies a mose de-
basing and mental position than that in which
the Spirit places the Democracy I z He has
nochoice, "saysshe Spirit in a more authori-
tive tone and yrannical manner, than any slave
holder in the Stale would use 10 servant he was
selling. The Democracy are ireated hs though
they were not capable Of selfgovernaeni; as If
caucus could judge Of iheir desires bs,ter than
themselves
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-01-12
fstea. DC Pelerslarg Iatelzisencer.

L
| We'have just been favored with copy Of a
letter from Gen. Taylor to our friend Col Ham
tramck, an extract from which we Immediately
publish, feeling well assured that it win prove
Exceedingly gratifying to our readers to be thus
informed, by the Old Hero himself, OF the high
estimation in which he holds our poble Virginia
Regiment; and believing, too, thatin 50 doing
we are not violating "Regulation ESQ., nor in
fact any other order that may have been issued
for the good government Of our Army Should
we, however. be mistaken in ibis opinion and
censure follow, on our heads be all1he blame:
HEADorARrERs, ARMr or ocoupsrIey. i
Camp near Monterey, Oct u, 1871
Ny DEAR COLONEL
1 have just received yours Of Yesterday.
and hasten therefore at this early moment
toreply to your particular request therein
contained.
1t would have given NE much pleasure
to yield TO your wish to JOIN the other co.
lumn, but under circumstances which SO
vitality Affect the public service in this
qaarter, / am compelled to retain your
self and your noble Regiment in its pre-
sent position. No one, better than nv
self, knows its chivalric zeal and enthu-
|siasm, its excellent state of drill and dis.
Icipline, and desire for more active service,
but these very qualities render it the bet
ter safeguard for the pulic interest on this
line.
It Is vel understood that additional
troops hxFe been called out, and it is not
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-01-12

The Winchester yirgibien ttifrs ma, Ne
Dwelling House Of Mr.. A. Jstikcsss ofasredcr-
* county. Va was Destroyed By iire N FRIDAY
night week. The fine origiazaiag ati2Eoelock AZ
nigh, The family had considerable dilsrelty in
masking their escape from The Dwelling
/ Its providential circumstance that she dis
cprefy was made as soon ~ il was, for one hour
laA.r. and he whole family, consisting Of some
sis 81 seven. would in all probability have per-
ishsd in the lams. Ills also faiunate that The
morzEng was calm. for il the wind had been
.bIowirg al the time, the large merchant ipill Of
Mr.. esnbhs, Situated not more han thirty or
fouy yasaIs from the house, could not have es-
eaped. Mr. Grubbs, loss on this occasion, is es-
timared at ! boa, 5000. and this falls with pecu-
liar scveri,} upon him "A The present time, rs he
Is Just recores ing from the heavy losses which he
had sustained iron the late feshets.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-01-12

The . great lnmin1rjf Of TIE West = to 70
down. hat buf din meteor Il yesterday nav
arise n is Stead l-Spiris IF 5sfSrSe.
We enc r4,her inclined 10 ikc op;,ioa tkss Il,
x.rios meteor win b bright enough 81 he o.
10 efeo'ns ofthe Democracy tcf61e Dc elk q
&c nezt c1frae The eS6iritr viii les.n 80
,h,i q Services a 0ea. I>7icr haze sz.<nded
lAroash ~ leg i11>'ict g linz CT him %
81 compared b l1...t,.-4 Ih;n1 Tkic1 IS al
= ne' n '|'.l .I@cc a. -;1r- Ca r. h-s n,
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x lis1I--,1>1 !. vas n. .t<.' .or--| c. 4. :
1;rct al rpal<-rl ~, ..,I< +t1c.r.'<. &cn'.|.s
kal 1<1e'pIt~ .2'I.I I<. in 1'ac1rs.;.r &.
t''st,.Al 1azl'1. .|4n|r,c
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-01-12

s
RAIL R,oAD AccDENT.-We learn from
the Cumberland Civilian, that as the eve
ming train from that place was passing this
side Of Marriottiuillc, ON Thursday last, a
man named Duffy engaged on the road,
had his leg cut of BY being thrown on the
track, in consequently Of his horse becom-
ING fractious at the approach Of the train
EcLrrsEs m I646.--There win be six
eclipses this year--fouf Of the sun. and
two Of the moon March S, partial
eclipse Of the sun, visible March 10. i
total eclipse Of the moon visible, April 8.
eclipse Of the sun invisible. August 2s.
another eclipse Of the sun, invisible. Sep
TENDER 70, total eclipse of the moon.
kisible, September ~, eclipsesof the sun,
invisible.
TIM 4 4. Jo1Isson. The loss Of life
on this boat has been, We regret 70 az
nounce, greatly dnderestimated II now
appears that instead Of eighty lives being
lost, ii all, one 1n5zzrsd aid fonrtssHs,,c<e,
sons lcsrs destroyed This is truly terri
BE, and we hope that no efforts uiIl BE
spared 70 trace ont the cause Of 4 cals4'I;-
y % horrible
Cosby CEIFoRN--7en Valencia Who
was 50 badly whipped 81 Gen. smith. It
contrer>s, possesses one requisite, and The
chief requisite Of great Mexican Gener-
a hc tss mos. splendid and costly uni-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-01-12

CouNrERrErr MorEr al man named
William Greggor, was recently arrested il
Philadelphia, having in his possession )
large amount Of counterfeit money $4,000
in ives and tens, purporting is Be upo 81
the Schenectady Bank $1,000 81 tho
Burlington County Bank, Medford. N. j !.
$1,000 in tWenties, on the Philadelphis
Bank, altered from the Tenth Ward Bank
IF New York, and $4,000 in denomination
Ct ffties and hundreds On the Western
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-09-21

INTERESTING FACTS IN WAR.-John NJ. Scott. who
delivered Grafton in Philadelphia on the occasion
of the reception Of the volunteers, institutes CON-
parsun between the amount slain in some OF the
Mexican battles and tie most desperately fought Eu-
ropean engagements.
Al the great battle of Ligny. between the French
under Napoleon and the Prusians under Blucller,
which was fought with the bliterest luminosity on
both sides, Napoleon, who the victor, lost from
ten to eleven Of every hundred men, according to
the English accounts.
At Bueua Vista, the American loss was a fraction
over fifteen out of every hundred
At the famous battle Of Waterloo, upon the issue
of which depended the fortune of Napoleon, and
where his set in blood the Anglo attred army. I'M
der The duke of Wellington gained the victory, with
loss of killed. wounded and missing, of twenty
out of every hundred. This one Of the most
murderous battles every fought.
AT FL Molina del Rey. the American force engaged
was 25l, and the loss in killed and wounded 7O9 or
nearly 20 in every hundred.
These facts speak for themselves.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-09-21
TURN OUT! TURN OUT!

There will be a Democratic Meeting tonight ut the
Court House. Let there be good attendance. II is
expected that there will be Democratic Club formed
to assist at the Democratic Festival in honor Of the
Volunteers and other matters Of Importance trbns-
acted. Remember tonight. at the Court House. A
number of Democratic speakers will be present. The
wings trying to move. Let us not be caught nap
ping. Eternal Vigilance is the price Of liberty" The
Committee having the Democratic Festival in charge.
in honor of the Volunteers is invited to be present
MANY DEMOCRATS.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-09-21

0cFOur friends must have little patience with US
for few weeks. Such has been the crow Of work.
and the demand upon advertising columns, that
have been compelled to visit Cincinnati for
force, and in a to curtail usual variety
of reading matter. This. while profitable TO Us, is
no doubt perplexing to our readers; but will OBJ
viate the difficulty soon to give more attention
the paper. To assist in this, hope all indebted
to the Office will endeavor settle their accounts
without being called upon personally. Fair notice
has been given. and hope there will be holding
back.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-09-21

splve. The Clay wings are making some demonsira-
tons. you will by the papers. but wha, they
will elTeclunie, if any thing, cannot now pretend
to guess. The Cass democrats in this State. anj all
along, so far rs have seen. jealous and active
They don't 10 be beaten, if beaten at all, quiet
ly. In this State, they know they have work to do
and they will do II.
/ will endeavor TO drop You line two from
New York city. for which shall leave al six O'Clock
p. NJ.
gentleman by the name of Hartwell. commits
sion merchan, of Cincinnati. died at Sianwx Hail.
(where stop last evening. He leaves wife and
young children at Cincinnati The sad news will be
affecting to them.
Yours afectionately, J. p. G.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-09-21

"SoMETHlNG IN IT"-Magnetism, from late ac-
counts, says the ST. Louis Revee. is likely TO soon
play important part in determining The healthiness
of the atmosphere. On the appearan of the cholera
at Berlin, the telegraph wire refused to work. and
the barometer fell from 81 to 30. in the space OF
few hours. This led a scientific investigation
when it was discovered that the magnets OF the tee
graph were affected by ie atmosphere. which II was
supposed had been rendered foul by the aPProaSh oil
the epidemic. This will account for the fact CT the
magnets of our ,eegraphs often refusing to work
when the air is befouled by impending storms afect-
ing the equilibrium of electricity.
it will be easy for the scientific 10 determine win
precision, by experiments. when tie atmosphere Is
vicious, and what are the CAUSES that make IL so
Experiments performed in close rooms. charged WIN
fml air will settle the matter and it IL not imPoss-
bic that magnetism will yet BE- the test To warn US Of
the approach of foul oud infectious diseases.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-09-21

Will address the people On the subject of National
Politics. at the following times and places:
At Fort Wayne, on Saturday, September. %, 1913.
At Auburn, Monday, September rs.
At Angola. Tuesday, September 26.
At Lima. Wednesday, September 81.
At Goshen, Friday, September 20.
At Warsaw. Saturday, September 80.
At Rockville. Thursday. October II.
AT Terre Haute, Friday. October ID.
At Bowling Green, Saturday, October Id.
AT Spencer, ON Monday October IS.
At Bloomington, on Tuesday, October II.
At Nashville, on Wednesday, October Is.
At Franklin, on Thursday, October l9.
AT Columbus. on Friday, October 20.
At Brownstown, on Saturday, October 81.
o. Wherever there is interval of a week day be-
tween any appointments, above, and the cit-
zens fit to call together an additional meeting at
some halfway point, on the intermediate day, Mr..
Owen will meet it,
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-09-21

one CANDID WHiG.-R. w. THOMPSON, NJ. c. from
Indiana on his way home. addressed TAYLOR meet
ing at GAINESVILLE. The Aurora gives the following
as a portion of his remarks:
Mr.. Thompson stated that Gen. Csss had stood
up manfully at all times, for Harbor and River i'm
provements He stated further that General Cass was
gentleman for whom he had high personal regard,
and nothing could successfully be charged against his
character; but that he.-Thompson, -dissented from
Gen. Cass's political principles, and hence opposed
him."
Ii is refreshing occasionally to find an opponent
who will admit the truth, and describing the low
meannesses of his party, do justice to the high,
character of Gen. Cass. placing his opposition upon
the ground of principle.-Cin. Eng.
We have never regarded MIR. Thompson a very
candid politician: in fact this is the first instance Of
his candor we remember to have heard of: and if it
be really true, very well We put it upon record to
his credit as q remarkable fact.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-09-21
Madison and Gin cinnati Steam
Pack els.

We lately had ride these two excellent steam
ers, the Wisconsin and Madison Belle, which run as
regular packets between Madison and Cincinnati.
They commanded by the brothers WRIGHT, than
whom, two more accomplished able commanders
not to be found As careful and experienced, we
may mention that neither hare had accident occur
to the boats under their charge. This is certainly
Recommendation to the travelling public; and judging
from the extensive patronage they receive is duly APP
preciated. The advantages of taking this line by all
travellers over the NJ and l. Railroad is obvious as
all hotel and porter expenses are saved at Madison,
and no time lost. Passengers coming north on the
railroad are accommodated board the boat near
the depot without charge; and those going in the
opposite direction, lose not moments time. Our
readers will do we'll 10 try this line.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-09-21

Hon. ROBERT DALE OWEN writes Us under date OF
Muncie. Sept. l6, lS45, that he has had to change
eight of his appointments, in order meet invita-
ton from Grant county. They will now read thus,
At Wabash, Monday, October 2.
At Marion, Tuesday October 3.
At Peru, Wednesday, October f.
AT Loeansport, Thursday Oct. s.
AT Delphi, Friday, October 6.
AT Lafayette, Saturday, Oct. Z.
At Frankfort, Monday. Oct. o.
At Charlottesville, Tuesday, Oct. 10.
At Covngton, "Wednesday, Oct IL.
The balance will remain heretofore noticed. Our
contemporaries will please notice the change.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-09-21
TELEGRAPuIC NEWS.

Bo~ToN. Sep. u, p III.
MAINE ELEcTIoS.-We have returns which show
the following results,
C1mberl aud county. sixteen towns heard FROM,
as follows FIR Governnr-IlamlIn (~hle) o.857,
DAM (dern.) 1851; Fessend.n free soiD Il69
York county four tow returns MS follows. Ham
lin 1877; Daua sd; Fesscndcn 70.
In The Cumberland district. fifteen towns heard
from, the vote for Congress stands - Lincoln (whig)
2.S37 Liltlefeld (dern) 3 l49, and Fesscnden free
soi) 1899
These are all the returns have thus far been able
to obtain.
From the above and other news from Maine we
are inclined to believe that Dana (dem is elected Go
vernon both wings and free-soiiers. Five dem
ocratic and two wing congressman elected.
MEMPHIS, Sep. l6.
In Arkansas Johnson has majority of 4 6S7-fve
counties not reported.
AT New Orleaus on the 9th there were - deaths
from yellow fever.
Death of Commander McKenzie.---
Maiue Election. DETERMINATIONS.
New YORK. Sept. 18th, P. III.
Commander Mckenzie died suddenly yesterday at
Sing Sing. He internally injured by fall from
his horse short time since, which undoubtedly was
the cause of his sudden death.
the democrats have carried the Stule Of Maine ex-
ccping the third and fourth Congressional district
which are whg
The wings Of the State have nominated Hamilton
Fish for Governor. The barnburnerS have Nominated
John A. Dix foI Governor and Seth H. Gath for Lieut.
Governor.
The equinoctial storm at Philadelphia and Balli-
more
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-09-21
A good beginning for the Free Barbe-
cue. I'm honor Of the Volunteers!

One of the bachelor members the general COM
mittee for the Free Barbecue, backed by the Demo-
cratic Ladies of indianapolis, understand will be
ready on the 4th of October with FIFTEEN HUN
DRIED PIES, for the occasion. This is a good be-
ginning when the Ladies take thing in hand, par
tcuIarly to honor the brave defenders Of tcr
try, there is no such word as fail. We inow our
fair friends in the country will not be behind those of
the city with other frens Many of them sent their
sons TO the battle field. and will now be proud TO do
them honor. The Ladies are particularly invited and
are expected TO attend the Festival.