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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-03-04

Loaf and hBrOWm sugar
VIE are Just receiving the following assori-
w menf Of Sugars:
IS hhas new crop n o. Sugar, par at6 toe II,
q - Cuba sagar, q good quality.
% Boxes Loaf Sugar, assorted qualities, warning
from 10 10 l2-she latter for brst deable refned.
Also--oA hand. 10 barrels Crushed and Pnlver-
BAKERS & BROWN. e
Winchester, Jan. g, 1919
NOR FAMILIES.-W have made arrange
JIG ments TO be constantly supplied with
lNelehss and other extra brands Of Family
| Flour from Winchester. We now offer for sale,
welrhs and osher hands Of + .ily Flour,
Snperfne do
Very superior Bnckvheat Flour,
"A Few Saddles Of superior Venisops
| Dried Peaches and Apples.
Win an extensive assorinlent 81 new and
lchcap Groceries which viii Be sold as cheap Is
they can Be had any where lor clsh.
| Febf2 MILLER 4 BIsOthkk
1GREAT BARGAINS.--Being rey desire.
l(T 10 reduce our sock, we VIII - q y So
land mnn1 bll61r cask cur entire sloek 9, Mo1s
Ilinea, Csshmer& Silks and Dfe& Goods wlsn
ln,any allicles of Geniemens war epd o,ns'
fssis aiII1ER ! BRo.
IGR0cEslEs.-Neu crop n. o5iez7z SUGAR
- Ln4t md Lump do. Sugar. ttst and N
- =. ' - A.ecsroni. kiee. Chess, cr.>k'
"a i ckANE : sADlxa
Farm IVaotn.
X(oR ,le ! snail |1nr hons. ,e..oAi k,rt ~.
- stn IN GOD orIef, which win seI| cheap ~
s = puN1IEeroN
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-03-04
Dry Goods, Groceries, Hardware
and QueensWares
Cash for Negroes.

NNHE subscriber Is anxious to purchase large
IL number of Negroes, of both sexes, sound and
likely. Persons having Negroes TO dispose Of
win ind tito their interest to give him call be-
fore selling, as he wi pay the rery Aglea easi
pri1es
He can beseen at tie Berkeley Courts, at Mar
tinsburg. on the2d Monday. and at Berryville on
the 4th Monday in ahch month, and usually al
his residence in Charkstown.
An letters addressed TO him viii Sc promptly
attended TO. VIM. Crow
Charies;own- Feb. II, 1SlS-tf.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-03-04

ssWake up here, and pay for lodging
said the Deacon, as no nudged sleepy
stranger with the contribution box.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-03-04

61r..s- loc.i department of ne PHI.
If1ia paper1 that there have beer 3; n.
lynne dogs Killed II tke single disiri5t
q Spring Garden, during Tie recent ~.
1keltot'A< epidemic - hat city. Ih;s r;ll
bring loNa Ea1s1Ees 70 ! I;ri1r 6r;c5. M
N'II 1re1tl7 i1crsa.e TIE links rk;.k lind
~ dog = bis natural enemy, tks 1900.
-. 1h0>'s good tine ooS;,s >
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-03-04

You never find our Yankee women
guilty Of profanity, or coarse language
vet they do sometimes darn the holes in
tboir husbands ssctkings
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-03-04

aTom, you seem to gain flesh every day
Tho grocery business must agree with
you. What did you weigh last ,"
swell, Simon, I really forget now, bui
eitstrikeS me il was pound Of butter
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-03-04

ELAX SEED OIL, &c.-Just received, Flax
I Seed Oil, White Lead ia oil, and general
assortment Of Palnh, which viii scII low for
cash. TH0S. RAWIINS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-03-04

e0ch the darlin', how hot his little
fut isl as Pat said when he caught the
bumble-bee.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-03-04

Our idea Essays fellow that got a
shrsN for wife--that
WON MS love is likesScotch snuff.
We get ene pinch and that's enough.
Our old daflcy says
W0nans hub IL Indian rubber
II stretch de more dc more you hub her.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-03-04

ENeouRAaINc,<-A young man in the
country who had the felicity Of waiting up
on one Of tho young ladies home from a
party, took the opportunity, while search
Ing for the door. latch, TO inqaifc whether
she was courted. Why replied she with
righteousness, q Tn sort O. courted and
sort o. not, but rather more sort o not, than
sort o..
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-03-04

a factory proprietor posted up the fol-
lowing notice.
will admit no segars nor good looking
men within these walls. One sets fame
among the cotton, and tho other among
my gala
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-03-04

A SrrcuIATon. ~ esterday, tall HI
bcrnian gentleman entered the writing
school Of celebrated chirographist in
this city, and pulling of pair Of very
large gloves, inquired, aWhat do ye
charge, sir, for saison At writin Z"
~ charge s25 for the FIRST month, $40
fof the second month, and el5 for the
third month";
AThen, sir, you'll be kind enough to put
nc down on yer list As a scholar for the
third month as confinement
~ o. Dcita.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-03-04

Woman WAS made Of rib out Of the
aide &C Adam; not made out Of his head
% top him--not out Of his feet 10 be tram
Med upon BIZ him, hut under his arm TO
s. protected, and nc4f his heart to be be-
loved.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-03-04

a bachelor Ii Detroit having advertised
for vie v share his lot, an sAnxious
Inquirer he's solicited informations rs 70
ihs si.s e .aid ri
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-03-04

A boy in Jamaica was driving mule
ihe animal was sullon, stopped turned his
archcd neck upon the boy as If defiance
and contempt
aWon't 20 viii yon9 feel grand dc
you'd ! gaess you forget your father was
: jackass.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-03-04

John Wesley once said to preacher
.--sspeak with al your hezft but with .
moderate voice.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-03-04

II you wish-toSnlakc yourself a fayorite
with your nefghbors, buy 81 dog and tie
him up in the cellar at night. They
won't sleep any all night for thinking Of
you.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-03-04

sMssm, your shawl : dragging IN the
mud
lWsIl, suppose j, IS 2 Isn't i fashiona-
1lsg
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-03-04
White Marble Tomb Stones,

Il Sappington, Esq IN OhaI It71V"ni ~
finished assortment Of
White Marble Tomb Stones,
CL.eucring neatly executed at short notice y
Persons desirous Of purchasing those last EN-
blerns OF affection, win do.wel to examine these
before they purchase elsewhere. AIR. Sapping-
ton. who has consented 20 act as Agent wiiitake
pleasure 10 showing these Tomb Stones q per
sons desiring TO see them whether they wish te
buy OF not s.s. Z.
Monuments, Column and Plain Tome Slabs
or any work IN the Stone Cutting line furnished
al short notice. WM. LOUGHR1D9E.
LeitersbnEg, Wastihgfoa Ce-s III
March 70. ISif-tf.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-03-04

Inn BBLs' Esila Fur q 'ifo'u NOS q ihs
LOO hvorile Mills 4 Shenandoah. Rock
i1sn1n an1 A1sussA Coolies. lor family nss
expressly. For saIehy IS
Winchssisr, Jan .. Isis
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-03-04

S 'F:s i, s3a FIsH y r. u ! ,,.us,x
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-03-04

THE Farm in Clarke County, belonging to
Il me estate Of the late Judge ParkeEs APP
plytos r. PARKER
Chariesiown, Jan %, 1si7-G
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-03-04

lexandria, Nov. d, 1917.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-03-04
q ANDHHa

DHERE is now in the care Of George w
IL Sappington, Esq, in Charlesicwn, W,
The Middlebury galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1848-1850, 1848-03-14

sideration of the bill providing for the def
ciencies of appropriations for the fiscal year
1t was then moved to lay the motion on the
table, which was negatived.
The question being in order, Mr. Schenck
of Ohio, proposed his amendment TO striking
out the sum proposed to be appropriated Tor
negotiating the loan.
Sir Rockwell of Connecticut, addressed the
Committee on the Finances Of the Country
generally, condemning the policy Of the Ad-
ministration, and reviewed at some length ac,
companied with much severity the report oil
Mr. Walker, the Secretary of the Treasury
which he said abounded with great errors and
wilful misrepresentation, made 10 deceive the
public.
Mr. McLane followed in rejoinder TO Mr.
Rockwell and alluded to the speech OF Mr.
Thompson, Of Indiana, made several week:
since.
Mr.. Thompson, of Indiana, obtained the
floor, when the committee rose and reported
progress.
The Speaker laid before the House an ele-
gantly written letter by Mrs. Adams, rellct OF
the late John Quincy Adams, acknowledging
the receipt Of the resolutions Of the House, and
rendering her sincere thanks for the dlstin-
guished & signal manner in which the feelings
Of the House and the regard of the public, had
been manifested.
The Middlebury galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1848-1850, 1848-03-14
MARRIAGES AND DEATHS.

As token of respect to the memory Of the
dead, from surviving friends, they should take
the small labor necessary to publish deaths
And nothing is more eagerly sought for in
newspaper, than the joyous event Of piarriage
VIII not clergymen and others in our vicinity
communicate to uspromptly these two nlostim
portant occurrences in human life. Especially
bridegroom who neglects his duty TO the
printer in this respect, cannot expect happi-
ness in his conjugal relation, nor docs he de-
serve it.
The Middlebury galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1848-1850, 1848-03-14
WASHINGTON. March 8.

W AShlNtII ON, lsdrEn D
SENATE. a Message was received from
the President communicating the correspon-
dence between the Government and Mr.
Wise, called for by previous resolution OF
the Senate. 1t was received and ordered tc
be printed.
Gen. Cass proposed to introduce bill fo1
the purpose Of ascertaining and paying Cali
fornia claims.
Mr.. Dickinson Of New York, presented the
proceedings of large and respectable meeting
held at Saratoga, \. Y. against the war and in
favor of peace.
MIR. Pearce then moved TO resume the con.
sideration Of the special order Of the dav, but
gave way to motion 10 take up Joint reso-
luton from the House to purchase maps, charts
&c. for the use of the Congressional Library
which being disposed of,
Mr.. Dayton Of y Jersey, presented resolu-
tons passed by the Legislature of said State
instructing their Senators and Representative.
to support MIR. Whiiney's plan Of railroad &c
the Pacific. In introducing these resolution.
the honorable Senator took occasion TO say
that they were contrary 10 his preconceived O.
plnlons, and that he did not feel the necessity
of being guided by them. They were duly re-
ceived and ordered to be printed
On motion Of Mr.. Sewer, the Senate then
went into Ex, cutve session.
House. The Speaker Mr.. Winthrop, laid
before the House a report from the Commits
sioner of Patents. Also, a report of the num-
mer OF Immigrants arrived in the United States
during the past year. Ordered printed.
The Middlebury galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1848-1850, 1848-03-14

ming of the new Tariff Of 1916; and he hoped
no objection would be raised against Its pas
sage.
On motion of Mr. Sewer, the Senate went
into Executive session on the consideration OF
the Treaty.
The Senate adjourned after being in Exec
utive session to aquarter past . O'clock T. ~
without disposing of the Treaty.
House. MIR Sawyer gave notice that he
would, at an early day, ask leave to introduce
bill making provisions to bring home the re-
mains of officers and soldiers killed or died in
Mexico.
Mr. Vinton, the Chairman of Ways and
Means moved that the House resolve itself in
to Committee of the Whole on the State OF
the Union, and take up the bill 10 supply
the deficiencies in the Treasury for the fiscal
year.
Mr. Strong rose and proceeded in power
full argument to defend the Administration and
its course, in relation TO the Mexican War.
He said he was either in favor Of an honorable
peace or the vigorous prosecution Of hostilities.
After he had concluded,
Mr.. Cabell Of Florida, obtained the floor, &
proceeded to address the Committee in oppo-
sition TO the course of the Administration. He
earnestly denounced its whole course IN regard
10 the war, and charged it with having unnec-
essarily and unconstitutionally commenced it.
He went on, at considerable length, to ami
madvert on the acts of the Government, and
to criticise its positions and the general ten
dency of its measures. He opposed the acqui-
sition or annexation of Mexico, in toto. He
said he would be glad if there was n lake of
burning fire between this country and Mex
leo
Mr. Vinton moved to strike out five thous-
and dollars for paying for the expenses of ne
gotiating the loan, and to substitute Treasury
Notes. which was adopted.
Mr.. Thibadeaux of La moved to strike out
the appropriation for an embassy to Rome.
Much excitement and debate ensued, during
which Nativism was again discussed by Mr..
Levin of Pa.
The Committee rose without disposing of the
question, and the House adj.
The Middlebury galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1848-1850, 1848-03-14
MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE

The friends of this institution will be Pratt
fed to learn that the efforts which have. bo-,
made to place it on secure and permanent
basis, have so far met with very ENCOURAGING
success, and will doubtless result in the speed
y accomplishment OF the desired end.
We are also happy to learn that Gov. Eaton
will probably accept the appointment of Pro
fessor of Chemistry and Natural History, and
enter upon ths duties of his Office as esrly
as is practicable.
The vacancy in the professorship Of Matho-
mates is temporarily filed by Mr.. Talco,t, q
graduate of Yale College. 1t is hoped that
MIR Parker, who has been appointed to this
professorship, will enter upon its dutie. in /.
few months.
Mr.. Robbins, the successor Of Professor S;od-
dard in the department of Ancient Languages.
commenced his lahors with the present term.
The high reputation OF Professor Robbins
affords suLieicn; guarantee that this depart
ment viii be amply sustained in the elevated
character it had attained under his lsmonted
predecessor.
The Middlebury galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1848-1850, 1848-03-14
WAsHINGToN. March l

Several memorials and petitions were pre-
sented. sAmong the others was one presented
by the Vice President for grant of land for
the construction of railroad in Iowa, which
was duly received and ordered to be print
cd
Another was presented by Mr.. Houston,
praying indemnity for loss by the seizure oil
the schooner Francisco
Among the petitions presented was one by
MIR. johnson, of MARYLAND, from citizens OF
Baltimore, IN favor Of reducing postage on
letters to uniform low rate. Also received
and referred
After some twenty minutes spent in relation
to other unimportant business, on motion of
Mr.. SEWER, the Senate went into Executive
ses SIGN.
The Hon. Mr.. Breese presented resolutions
adopted 10y the Legislature of Illinois, in favor
Of railroad from Michigan TO the Pacific.
which was received and ordered to be printed.
Senate after opening doors, the Executive
session adjourned.
House.. The amendments pending when
he HonSe adj. yesterday were rejected, yeas
10, nays 104. The Marine Bill was then read
a third time. when Mr. McCleland moved to
reconsider, for the purpose of making salaries
OF Examiners two thousand dollars.
The Hon. Andrew johnson, of Tennessee,
addressed the House at length in opposition to
it, and acclaimed against all large salaries as
contrary TO the genius of our institute ons and
1inti-republican in character. Pending the
discussion MIR. Vinton of Ohio, Chairman of
me Committee Of Ways and Means. moved
that the House 60 into committee of the whole
on the state Of the Union and take MP the con-
The Middlebury galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1848-1850, 1848-03-14
Tuesday. March Z

TUESDAY. NlarcH 4.
A petition was presented by Mr.. Dix, from
citizens Of New-Y York, consignecs of foreign
vessels. praying for The passage Of Il law,
authorizing goods 10 be Sent 10 the custom
mouse Immediately on Ihearrival OF The vessels
without tie necessity Of waiting for the term
OF Eve days.
MIR. Jefferson Davis presented the petition
Of Maj. Borland, praying for an allowance
OF the regular amount Of pay 10 those officers
and soldiers who were taken prisoners by The
Mcxcans at Encarnacion. and thus prevented
Tor long period from engaging in active
service.
Mr.. Breese of Illinois presented resolution
for consideration, inslructing The Judiciary
Committee lc inquire into the expediency of
establishing tariff on the fecs Which the Al
lorneys Of the United States may receive
Adopted.
The Senate on motion ofMr Sewer, wen,
into executive session.
House of Representatives.. Mr.. Hunt OF
New>York. from The Committee on Commerce
reported q bill in favor of reiniIiing The duties
on goods destroyed in The city OF Newly ork
during The great fire al 1885, which was read
twice neon nittee of the whole.
Mr.. Evans of Maryland. from the Com
mitee on Public Lands, reported joint reso
luton provihing for Il bounty Of land TO soldiers
who have continued in service during the war,
Notwithstanding they may have been promo
ted out ofihe rank. and thus, as officers, may
not be entitled To such n bounty.
After considerable debate, the subject was
informally laid aside.
TIE House resolved iiselfinin Committee oil
The Whole, and took up the bill for supplying
The Deficiencies in the app opria'ions Of tbs
current year.
Mr.. VinIon moved an amendment, fbr in
sering an Appropriation Of twenty Thousand
dollars lor the relief and protection Of Ameri-
can seamen in foreign ports. which was
carried.
An amendment striking out ali ap7ropria-
lions Tor new missions, was lost, lhevote OIL 1t
being yeas 63, nays So.
The bill was then ordered TO he engrossed.
MIR. c. J InCersoll wishe6to make Il speech
upon The merits ofthe question. He moved
an adjournment, which WAS carried.
The Middlebury galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1848-1850, 1848-03-14
WASHINGTON, March 6.

Is THE SENATE. Sundry petitions and
memorials were presented and referred
Mr.. Benton presented the petition Of Mr..
Holiday and others, printers at Washington,
for the establishment Of congressional print
ing Office, which was referred TO the Commit
tee on Printing.
Mr. Miller presented the resolutions sdop-
ted by the Legislature Of New-Jersey, for the
improvement Of harbors and rivers, affirming
the sentiments of the Chicago Convention,
which was ordered TO be printed.
At twenty minutes past twelve, Mr.. Sewer
moved the Senate go into Executive Session,
which was agreed to.
In the House, Mr.. Hunt moved to suspend
the rules in order that he might introduce 4
resolution upon what subject the telegraph
was silent. The motion was negstiyed-S2
to II.
Mr.. Bridges, member elect from Pennsyl-
vania, in place of MIR. Hornbeck, deceased,
was qualified and took his seat.
The House then proceeded tothe considera-
ton of the bill exempting supreme judges from
holding circuit courts for two years. Mr.. J.
R. Ingersoll explained the bill.
The Middlebury galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1848-1850, 1848-03-14
March I'd.

SENATE. The Hon. Mr.. Bradbury, of Me.
submitted resolution instructing the Com
mittee on Printing to enquire when the Presi-
dents Message and accompanying documents
would be printed, and said the prospects were
that they might not be completed before the
next session of Congress.
Mr.. Dix Of New York, spoke briefly in OPP
position 10 it, and said that the delay had been
occasoned by the time required for engraving
the maps.
1t was, after some further conversational de-
bate and few words of explanation between
Messrs. Westcott, Sewer and Bradbury, adop-
ted.
Mr.. Webster presented a memorial from the
fishermen of Massachusetts in favor Of chan
ging The duty on fish to specific or discrimi-
mating duty. He said the present Tariff gave
British interest advantages over that Of the U.
States; and he considered the modification Pc
titoncd for highly necessary.
The Senate Bill was then taken up, for ma
king attachments issuing out of the United
States Court, conformabe 10 those of the
State Courts, which had been returned from
the House with amendments.
Mr.. Webster spoke briefly, and went for sus-
tanning the bill.
The Hon. Mr.. Mason, of Va. from the Com
mittee on Claims, reported back the bill pro-
viding for the payment of the heirs of John
Paul Jones, and in favor Of the House amend
ment.
On motion of Mr.. Bradbury, of Me. the bill
was informally apssed over.
A number of private bills were then taken
up and acted upon.
HousE. Mr. Mason moved that the Speak
AL oil h. +1a Jootb ~
Mr.. Adams, on the Joint Committee Of the
Library, which wasadopted. Mr.. Palfrey of
Mass. was appointed.
The bill in reference to Examiners in the
Patent Office was then taken up, and the a
mendment respecting two thousand dollar sal
aries adopted and the bill passed.
Hon. C. J. Ingersoll, from the Committee on
Rules, reported amendments for allowing mem
bers to file notices of bills that came up as
petitions under direction of the Speaker, in
Committee of the Whole.
Mr. Vinton submitted resolution, which
was adopted, to terminate the debate on the
deficiency Of appropriations for the fiscal year
on tomorrow.
4 letter was produced from MIR. Smith, call
| ing attention to his invention for taking yeas
and nays
James R Ingersoll said it was an important
! invention, and uoved its reference 10 a select
committee.
The Speaker laid before the House COM
munication from Mr.. Vattcmarc, in relation
TO national interchanges of books, which Mr..
Adams was about TO offer when attacked
with apoplexy. On motion, it was referred to
/ the Committee on the Library.
The bill providing for deficit appropriations
was then taken up. MIR. Thompson, of Ia
then proceeded to make an able and eloquent
reply to Mr.. McLane.
Mr.. Levin took the floor, land made speech
against sending minister to Rome: would
not compliment Papal form of government
which is inimical to Republican institutions.
After he closed and the transaction of some
other unimportant business, the House adjourn
ed.
The Middlebury galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1848-1850, 1848-03-14
AMERICAN ART-UNION.

We would call the attention Of our readers
TO the advertisement of this Association, in an
other column. The Art-UniOn has already
done much to encourage American talent,S to
elevate the character of the Fine Arts in our
own country. We trust there are many in
this region who will avail themselves Of this OPP
portunity of at once contributing to the success
81 American Art, and Of gratifying their own
taste by the possession of fine specimen. in
Painting. 1t is well worth ones while, at least.
to examine the copies in the possession of DIR.
Lathrop.
The Middlebury galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1848-1850, 1848-03-14

THE BLACKSTONE CHRoSICLE.-Wehay have
received the first and second number of this
journal established at the flOurishing village of
Blackstone, Mass. The paper is executed in
fine style. Its appearance is first rate, and !,
is edited by our old friend, Oliver johnson,
formerly of Middlebury. Mr.. johnson has
been connected with the N. Y. Tribune for q
number of years. If talents and tact as
writer entitle an editor to success, Mr. John
son will not fail. Most certainly we hope not.