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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-10-26
MASON IS. POLK s cAss.

The Wings deny the rightof the Locofoco party
ask pledges Of Gen. Taylor. on the question Of
livery, when their own candidate, Gen. Cas-, isnot
nly pledged TO let the free negroes and nulaltoes
Territories decide npon the rights of the
whose administration he approves and en-
OF course then. Mr. Polkis official sanction
de Proviso, intcrdicting slavery in the Territory
Oregon, IS TO certain extent Gen Cass,s act. -
The Wings hare eoatcnded thai Mr. Folks aprioya
Of thar bill betrayal OF the South, and il ef
feet, Southern Democrats in Congress so ro,e5 IN,
they now excuse tteir President on the ground thai,
Ae eonldai do any Gliag slsc. 81 y.
Now, we shall not attempt 10 examine the palidi-
" OF this excuse or to show that Mr., Polk has viz
lated moi only .the faith Of the Constitution bn, lis
very letter." for we happen to have the thing done
70 our hand, q "a Dcmocratqne, BY one high in pow
er, and whose authority wilnot be questioned bv-
our democratic friendsf u
Mr.. Senator Mason, of Virginia. in the pamnbIet
edition of his speech delivered in the United States
Senate on the 9Th July, 1918, son the bill establish.
ing Territorial Government over Oregon. y Inns
speaks his Sentiments (the Italics and capitals are
our own }
And there announce, as wiifdndertake 10 show
that II this provision PREVAILS 1.-The provision nrbih
ting slavery and il is the deliberate sense olfbs S.
nate that slavery By net Of Congress is hereafter b BE-
t'ierdieted ~ tae frrtelies Of Oregon, Il IS doe no
Snyas 6efoget,ea y ne aiA ~ he Constellation BUT
TER 2 = +
AIR Polk issworn 70 supportthe Constitution but
he has sanctioned a bill which Senator Mason says
IS in direct violation ofthc Constitution One or the
other is wrong-both cannot BE- right--and We leave
il 10 the Southern Democratic members Of Congress
IL L. ,t:o1a f
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-10-26
4 sHRIyk raoa . RESPONSIBILITY"

Let every Wing remember the CALLING reply Of
Old Zack 10 Secretary Marcy when that officer in
his letter gave an implied eensure for the eapitua
ton at Monterey. .Iast no farors-I shrink from
40 responsibility" said old Jack We call aloud
.on the Taylor men Of Virginia Shrink from no
responsibility, from now until the 1ih of Novem-
Der. zwhateyerduiy be imposed, entertn the work
with your whole heart engaged, and you shall have
the proud consciousness Of having done your duty
long after the strife shall have been ended and when
triumph afer triumph shall be borne TO you on the
wings Of The wind @
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-10-26
SAD BEREAvEMENr.

EnwrS very interesting and intelligent lad nine
years of age, son Of Mr. Posr, manager Of the Cot
ton Factory at Harpcrs- Ferry, was drowned a few
weeks since in the MllRac Those who knew
this most promising boy and understood the appa-
rehty we'll grounded hopes Of his fond parents can
appreciate in some degree the depth Of this truly
poignant afiietion Universal sympathy is felt for
the bcreaved parents.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-10-26
CHESAPEAKE AND ONO cANAr,.

The wofs on the Canal is progressing finely.-
The cnmlzriand Civilian says.
The laying Of bricks has commenced Il
!, .ne tunnei, and q sufficient number 4 an
n !, 70 supply the brickldyers thronobopt
the winter We notice that Nj. Loef~5od
has completed the lock at this place and I, ,,,.
made some progress in the erection 81 The
dam across the Potomac, the foundation 81
which has been laid for some Years. An
additional number Of hands IS called fl S.
the contractors al various points, and We do
not know 10 what point the laborers 81. other
States can more proftably turn 1T tho pre-
sent time than 70 tie Chesapeake and Ohio
Canal
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-10-26
FRAUDS IN EMBRYO.

Ithas Just been discovered that expansive arrange
ments are on footto bring voters from New York to
Pennsylvania, in order to vote for Mr.. Cas-. The
Locos have given up New York, and they are bend
ing every power, and straining every nerve carry
Pennsylvania, without regard 70 fairness and hon
esty. ' -
~ We conscientonsly believe that Pennsylvania
viii cast her Electoral vote for Gen. Taylor unless
we are deffauded BY the hirclings Of the Admins
tration.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-10-26
CONVICTION OF COLE.

AT The late term Of the Superior Court for Clarke
County, John Cole was Convicted Of advising GER
tain slaves belonging 70 Mrs. Lorenzo Lewis, TO alb
scond from service, and sentenced TO two years
confinement in the Penitentiary. Counsel for the
Commonwealth, John Z. Page Esq; for the prison
er, John A. Thomson, and John r. Tucker, Esqs
Sentence has been suspended, to allow application
10 the General Court for new trial.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-10-26
DISTRESSING CASUALTY.

Mr.. WM. TaLBrRr, Of Mooreield, Handy county,
came to his death by the accidental discharge Of
revolving pistol, on last Monday week, which he
was engaged in repairing. Mr.. T. was under the
impression that all the barrels had been previously
fired and was at work with the pistol in a vice,
when the discharge took place, which caused. his
death in few minutes
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-10-26
-ARE you NO WHERE, TRUEPExNYrr

& u p n - +
Under this caption, the esprit" copies from the
Union, letter written by Gen. Taylor to some one
IN New Jersey, in which Gen. T. declines giving
his views upon certain questions to which reference
is made. This is horrible in Gen. TAYLOR, but the
same thing was all right when Gen. Jackson acted
precisely in the same way, and refused 10 give ex
preston 70 his views upon certain questions Of pub
lie policy =
IN 1925 the Senate Of Indiana passed sundry in
etrogatory resolutions for the purpose Of elcitne
the opinions Of Gen jackson. who was ! eandida,e
ior the Presidency. upon them Gov. Raw. The Chief
magistrate Of Indiana at the time, and ali s,Id -
quainiance Of Gen Jackson forwarded The 1870,
hons 10Th latter. Oh H11lerv replied 4 ~ -.
vernon and State Senate, in about the a M 49,
fsy that on zaek uses III replying Is IL Ne,, a.
sey interrogator And yet the editor of The otI;csl
organ cries out, what contrast between me-. ,,.
distinguished men y
Here = the reply Or !. Oh Hleto,y:n
.Hean,TAeE. Feb. Isl 1875. q
rSir III have the honor 10 receive vonr exrellen-
cys letter Of the 30ih uliimo enclosing rcsontons
Of The Senate Of Indiana adoped as il appears with
view OF ascerianins my opinion on certain politi-
= The respect entertain FOR he Executive and
Senate 6f your State excludes from nv mind the idea
that an nnendlg disposfien directed The interiors;
tories pfupenndcd. But win confess my regret a
being icrced " this statement depart il the SMALL
esi degree loan that determination on which have
aluays acted (whiehwas TO REFUSE 10 aaslcey
'1dt infsiries9 ANDREW JACKSON
The caieiai grinder and his retailers should
thar Gen. Jackson, after avoung ihesesen-
'nentss sras eerie4 Prssiasnf They may rccolleci.
MAJ Gen. Harrison. after adopting similar course.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-10-26
GEORGIA ELECTION.

The full returns Of The Congressional Election in
this State have 81 length been received, from which
it appears that the Locofoco majority in the whole
State is only 2Gl Last year it was 1889, and the
Washington Union has all along said the majority
was 400 al this election. That's but morsel Of
majority for Old Zack 10 swallow!
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-10-26
THE LAND or FLOWERS.

Gallant little Florida is indeed redeemed Gen.
THosr.s BaowN has been elected Governor by ma
joriiy of about 800 and Z. c. CABgLr. returned to
Congress hy a minority Of some 1901 Huzza for
the land Of Flowers, whose bloom i perennial |!
TheWAigs will have majority OF in the Senate
and in tie House, making 10 on the joint ballot Of
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-10-26
sLATER FROM MEXICO.
[ Ttiesfaphed .jor he baltimore American.
New ORLEANS. Oct. "a. 1919

81 NEw 0RLEANs, Oct "a, 1913.
The Hritish West India Mail steamer
Forth, haelarriyed off Ship Island from Vera
Cruz. She brings advices from Mexico to
the I4th inst. a
{ The revolutionary outbreak, Of which
there we're threatening indications for so,ne
time previous, took place ON the 9th. The
Government was fully prepared, and acted
with decisive energy; troops were called
out cdnifon were planted to bear on ayaila-
Bile points, and before bloodshcd ensued the
lnsurrectipnary attempt was frustrated. r.
turbide, aad many other officers connected
with It, hayc been arrested and imprisoned.
The object Of this movement is said to have
been te- bring back and place in power Gen.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-10-26
SEEKING CONSOLATION.

in the desperation produced by their defeat in
PENNSYLVANIA. for Governor Congressman, and the
hope from The election Of their Canal Commissioner,
PAINTER. ms Is certainly an office Of some impor-
lance, me patronage from il being considerable in
me way Of Toll gatherers, ock-keepers, &c. but we
find, upon reference to the returns that the vote
was 5000 short Of that given for Govcrnor-and we
presume the large vote affords the best test.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-10-26
suRyEY oE rME sHENANDoAM.

The Corps Of Engineers, under the direction Of
CnaRlsss B. Fisk, Esq, have already completed the
survey Of the Shenandoah River from the highest
point navigable. down to near Front Royal. in I
Warren county. u Is calculated that the survey
will be completed 10 Harpers-Ferry, BY The Iss Of
I December as
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-10-26

The farm belonging iolhe estate Of the late JonS
ussElp, near Shephenislown. was sold on the
18th Instant, atthe rate Of S;xiy-serea Dplars and
S<reaty:fre cents per acre, Jefferson Land Is look
ing up. Indeed there i no couniy in the Stale. Or
the UDions containing more choice land Than Ibis,
the Garden Spot Of Virginia.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-10-26
WHOM WILL YE HAyEt

+ Lewis Cas- takes James K. Folks administration
Tor his model. Gen. Taylor promises to administer
the government strictly according 70 the Constu-
lion, was construed By Washington and the ear
Iier Presidents
The expenses of the Government, under Gen.
Washington were for his eight years as "a drop in
the bucket compared 10 the expenditures under Mr..
Polk for only fur years. We append the expenses
under each Of the Administrations:
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-10-26

Are you prodigal in your expenses I II So You
mus prefer such an administration as Gen. Cas-
proposes. fyou arc economical, then support Gen.
Taylor, who viii give you second Washington Ad-
ministraiion Is there political economist in the
country who can hesitate between the rwo1 Rally
then, under the victorious Banner OF the Hero of
Buena VISTA
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-10-26
ARE you READY,

The day Of action draws nigh Are the Wings
of Jefferson and the neghboring counties prepared
Have you made every arrangement 10 bring out the
full vote at every preciHc Have you left ndtbins
undone2 Will YOU be anle TO say on the might OF
the eth of NoSember-,Wc have done all We
could ~ /. tt E.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-10-26

s4 44< f
The NOS enconrasing ftatute h The late election
il Pennsyivania s III fact TIA. he vose fot Oyeln
s. IS IL isyees err asl Il 40 Sais! Theofgans
ofGea. Cas- had ssramh Of comfort fer ten days
in Ire Rejection that their full vote Ind NOT been
polled. But even This morscl Is iakea from them
when We examine ne returns. We confess that We
were 10, whou, ON misgis ings Is y The truth q
sheif so,y-bu ID this case heir hops sernas no, %
have been we'll founded and our fears illnsory and
completely di<pelled ~ he tac,s Of The ease. We
3uhoin several votes IN order tia, an may see and
Judge for themselves
Il ISL. pole had 1885
7. CLAY * -. - - lel ;e13
The number u votes pollcd inlSH 80. I5S
In 1877 skunk had ii6,Il5
Irvia laS,laS
Reigart, NJ & Lemoyne a, 1851
49, as
The number u votes poliea IN 1917 ss7.l31
<=-==t@E==
In 1913. Johnson lad los 5aa
Z, 4 Longstrcth 4 16St2sl
The number Of votes polled IN 1878 S361I4
Being 5000 more votes than ever before polled.
Johnston's majority, s6feiat) 3O2l
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-10-26
THE cARNCRoss FAMILY.

This family, who delighted our citizens few
months ago by their attractive Concerts, are in
the city Of Richmond The papers speak in the very
highest terms of their performances.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-10-26
A LlBERAL MOVE.

twill BE seen thar Maj Massie Of Winchester.
has determined 10 give the Volunteers feast on ,hc
ist Of November. See his invitation IN another
column. 6..tk 8 So go
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-10-26
OLD SCHOOL Q,REsBYTER,N1 syNon

The Old School Presbyterian Synod Of Virginia
met 10 Fredericksburg, on yesterday. The 25h. The
season, The place Of assemhlage and the reunion Of
distant friends. render il an occasion OF deep inter
est 70 those who are enabled to attend its delibera
lions. AZ
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-10-26
MILAN


.. JuHS = JoxRs, Norfolk CITY.
=. GEon1E w. BoLLIss. Petersburg.
}. HENRY r InvIxg, Cumberland
4: JnsgPn K iRyIs6, Lynehi,urg
5. WILLIAM ManTIs, Franklin.
q. WIGd.IxM @. BsvEs, Allemafle.
Z. RopERT E. ScoTT, Fauqnier.
,. HEsaY +. GAnsETT, WesimoreIand.
g. joins a. MgRgDsrn, Richmond City.
10. RoBEnT satsDens, Williamsburg.
IL. ASpnEw HrNTER, Jefferson.
~. AIkxANBER II. I'll SrrAaT. Augusta.
-. SAMUEL Md. MoonE. Rockhridge.
II. CoSsALI.f r Taco. Washineton.
IS. GEon0E w: StMnens Kapawha.
JIG. GiDEoN ID. CkMDeN, Harrison.
~. FRlNcis ii PEIaPotSr, Marion.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-10-26
A CURIOSITY.

We have in our possession Potato, grown ii the
garden of Mr.. H. L. EnY, which is indeed eufi-
osity. It obruded Itself through an iron ring and
was thus matured with the yoke about its neck.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-10-26

JonN Max BURES john Van Buren, ar
rived 1t Cincinnati on Tuesday last, and
was received by ! large concourscof citizens.
who would have ! speech from him.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-10-26

Sou-H BAEoItxA 1t appears that III.
SiH,ms, the late Representative, IS re elected
= Congress IN the Georgetown district over
Nf Mcqueen, BY SO majority.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-10-26

~. = ~ = NJ atiIfe Onta % uld huugu
and Ready. Despair 10 longer 4 4 manifes,iy
evident that you can succeed q ron Try. and IT, in
The end the VOC Of Virginia should le ven 70 Cas-
twill not Be your fauIt. Give your asd and yoar
votes eheenuly, and with HE fullest cynkdenee in
The lriumphant election Of Gen Taylor Fsi
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-10-26
rnE oREAr Odds AcAIxsr us.

Lefnoi single Taylor man ia me Old Dominion
bedismayed on account Of the odds against us At the
last Presidential election Suppose Old Tack had
of The Odds opposing him, where would have
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-10-26
WING victory il I.ems.sylrn,al

= 1917, skunk the Locofoco oandi-
date for Governor, had M. asa.
A Majority Of I7.97sl
Johnson, Wing, has a maj. or sO2l
Wing Gain in one year 1879
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-10-26

Here then, Longstreth received 2Is3 majority
which think clearly settles the question as 10 who
received the Free Soil vote for Governor II John
sion had received the Free Soil vote, Of course he
would have received a majority instead of Long
strc.h, This mus, BE as apparent as the sun on
cloudless day and il is worse than folly 10 argue 10
the contrary, in the face Of facts and figures.
Il may reasonably be expected that the 2isa Loco
foco majority ID Wilmos district will be Gu, of by
thtfree soil or Van Buren electoral ticket which II
is estimated win poll Is Geo rotes in the Stae two
thirds Of which viii be taken from the I.ocot,ro
party.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-10-26
Local Notices.

CORN. Cider, AND WoOD.
- A supply O. the above /. ,Necessariesi want-
ed Immediately at THIS, OFFICE
0ct. 10, 1913. s.,' 81 : -
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-10-26
THE BEST REASON YET.


we think the Frenehman's reason, -on the score
- affections 70 elevaiing military chiefains, and
Sea. TAILOR in particular connected with the arsu-
fent why Gem Cas- should not be opposed, although
little miiiayfxa in early life is decidedly the hest
feiofered. An exchange says; A French gentle-
fhan IN Louisiana objected most decidedly 10 vote
pr Gen, Taylor. on the ground that he was 4 milf
tAry ehieftais. And yet said Wing, syou in
end to vote for another military eheftain, General
1casr This somewhat posed the obstinate Gaul,
but afer long pause. he replied with renewed adj
miration, Yes. ycs BAT Cas- is noi miiiafy eadsgk
q Asff Rini.s
Not military enough 70 hurt him y What Pre-
sioas reelection to these haiers 81 military glory.
wont hurt him. No doubt Of il His mililarv
grhius has never hroughi him into trouble ret and
Z = no, likely ever wiz He never has been sur
rosaded By The noise and confusion' q holy con-
laassed baille even though he BE the HERO OF
ULLS SURRENDER But ne win have
Eryempest Of noise and confusion ringing IN his
M about ne 7thol November.
8 49, Tor poor Cass-our noise and confusion
: ~ ss1.aase soul does conlouna S
word he ran into The Oh hollow x.,,,,r
loon viii run into the ground.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-10-26
LsoIL COALITION.

formed between the Free
Ohio. Just before the late
Z Is no room TO doubt
|ittee OF Ohio, few days
aine acquainted with the
rth the facts
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-10-26
kQU1KTERs.


lmPed up BY the Loco
of ong<rreth, the Cas-
N Pennsylvania The
lied with an awful shifting
the returns came pouring in
e Taylor men would be com
up the sinking catise Of Cas-. in order
fair knock down. But themost ready
lhey have for defeat is, thai Johnston. Whig
ed the Free Soil vote. Now, this is Just the
eof the true state ofthec Take for exam
pol's district, which Is the only district
fstof Free Soil was fully carried OUT
~ for Wilmot in the three counties CON-
Us district, is reported al 300; and if the
men had added their votes 10 those OF the
Wigs, Johnston, OF course, would have had nearly
The same majority bullock a, the returns-allihree
counties giving maorities for Longsreth The Loco.
fOco candidate, as follows: II
Bradford .07
Susquehanna $40
Tioga s56
!
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-03-09

OF them, among whom was M.jsres their lssde. ana
the hrsve't ocer engaged In their utless expedition
They then tred ut the enemy Ia the rear, aud drove
them on; hut = firing was kept up durIog the night
Tbs next day two whsers entered the hsrbor and semi
nifty men on shore The snsmy taking thu vessels for
metz Of rsr-atsd ana return to La Pas arriving
here lay previous TO the last attack upon US
The Cyano arrived here the day before yesterday from
Msfatlsp and the store ship Southampton yesterday
from st Josef whore she has taken Of
ten marbles Having this addition to forcs shan
probably soon commence an aggressive moyemsnt and
quiet the country. In which It Is said thers
nearly one thousand men under
This plain and hurried statement OF affairs they
have occurred and they It would b. uBjast snd
improper for to PARTICULARS. All hands, both
officers snd have behaved WITH great coolasss aud
bravery and gallant commander has gsiusd himself
great credit In tho eyes Of those who did not doubt his
worth before.
The oGsers here at pressn aud who glad 20 be
able to report as all well, are as folows:-
1t. Col IL. 8. Burton commanding; Capt s. q ssesis,
A Co; Or. Alexander Perry, surgeon; FIRST Lieut. Geo
II. c. Matsen, Co.; Second Lieut. Geo. F. Lemon
Second Lieut. Gould Buffom, Co
wiz write you every opportunity, and let you know
how things go on.
NAVAL rNTELLIGKNCR.
The u. .. ship Columbus, IN Hampton Roads, waits
favorable tide to up The winds have prevailed
from the westward spcs her arrival and caused unu-
suaiiy low tides.
The Ion w Davis, commissioners to China. visited
the s. ship Pennsylvania (nag shIp to Com soet,)
Capt Page yesterday noon, when salute was fired aud
the other honors usual such osoasoDs paid him
Gen. Henderson, commandant of Marines, and stat
passed through Philadelphia on Tuesday on their way
to New York.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-03-09
The AyIett medical Institute.

The commencement Of this institution took place
Tues ny morning, and very much gratifed TO
winners the proficiency of tbs students In the different
bran hes Of sdicne.
The students who compose this school all mem
bero Of the University Medical College and IN addition
TO the regular lectures at that institution have attend
ed two Gestures day st DR. Aylett's rooms Many Of
Dr. AS students have passed the rigid scrutiny OF the
army and navy board sad doubt any of the
Glars would be found wanting 10 perfect Knowledge Of
the art of healing when called to the bedds Of the
sick aud believing do, that the untring efforts
Of DR. to advance the interest OF the student will
suit In good TO the suffering SICK dee 1t duty
recommend him to medical students preparing for gra-
duation, as every way guarded to instruct them and
prepare them for future usefulness list OF forty young
gsslemsu received the degree OF merit for proficiency
In the different branches OF medicine.