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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-10-26
Hats and Cans.
Boots and Shoes.

4 DOZEN Silk and Beaver Hats;
II $50 Cloth Caps, for men and boys
T Oct. IT, 1913 GIBSON HARRIS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-10-26
NiG Nlates,
commissioners Sale.

n pursuanceof decree Of the Circuit Superior
Il Court Of Law and Chancery Tor Jefferson Coun-
y be offered at public sale, on Saturday tie 25M
day ef N0reatb9 merit. at Daniel Entler's Hotel in
Shepherdstown, all TIE RIGHT title and in
terest Of William Grow and Eliza his wife, in
Ore half Of ihc Lot
In said town, atthe corner Of Duke and High Sts,
known on the plat Of said town as Lot No IS.
Trims IF Saie.-One-thrd cash; the balance in
u and Is months, with interest from the day ofsalc
The purchaser TO give bonds and deed oil trust on
the Lot for deferred payments.
q II, BERRY, c,,,,.
October Is. 1913
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-10-26
AngerOna Seminary.

VVHE next session Of this Seminary, (Young la
Il dies Boarding and Day SCHOOL, will COM
mence on the iirs Monday ia September
Terms given BY circular. Address Rev, T.. +
1cfEIRgR6gR, PrfaciPai
Winchester, August 2i.-3malmeot. I,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-10-26
PUBLIC SALn.

PUBLxC SALE.
WILL. he sold, at public sale, at my late resi-
wv dencc in Charlestown. on Tuesday ne IN dgg
Of Norem6cy Re.d, the following among other proper
", viz:
An Ertensioa Table; Iro Uardr05es
bureaus, Beds and Bcdstcads
One Sofa Chairs;
IPash and Dressing Sands;
Cooking and Parlor Sores
Also-Kaeten Furniture.
DC obcr 10, 1913.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-10-26
Thrcad Lace a. Edging.

A & LARGE stock Of Thread Laees and Elsings.
~ handsome Lisle Laccs s. Edgings, al hall the
tufmef prices WM 5 LOCK.
g Oct III 1919
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-10-26
For the Gentlemen.
TO the Ladies'.

ME have fine assortment OF Cloths, CASH
Wv mercs, Vestings, Crayats, sc.
Oet. 10. ISlS. CRANE 4. BROWN
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-10-26
COMMISSIONERS SALE.

FINDER the authority Of decree fthe Circuit
u Superior Court Of Law and Chaneery for the
OF Jefferson received al the last Term OF the
said Court shall offer for sale, as Commissioner
Of said Court before The door Of the Court House OF
jefferson County. On Ffdny tie 37tA day IF 0estsr
neEf, the
HoMse n Lot Or Gr0Hnd g.
Now in the occupancy Of Richard 4 III
Morris - -
This property is siiuate1 in Charlesiown; was
for number Of years nsed As TANIARDs and
Is well adapted for that purpose.
1trms If SIX ne-ihigd cash -one5hird In sir
months, and oncshird in twelve months from day Of
sale with interest from ihaiday. Bcndsud seeari-
y Tor the teiesrcd paymcnis
VA. C. WORTHTNGTONs Csn-
Sept 81 1873
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-10-26
Queensvare. &C.

Just received, a large assortment OF Queens
d ware, Glassware, Crockefy, &c, all of which
are OF the latest style and very cheap.
Sept y. T. G.#RAWLINS & co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-10-26
GROCERIES
Hats and Caps.

GH.K and Beaver Hats, and Gents and Boy.
- Gaps, of every style, just received by
Oetl9. CRANE & BROWN.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-10-26

MATS, taps, Boots q 0hocSs
"A BEAUTIFUL assortment Of Hats and CAPS;
- apd a large assorfmcntpf Boots and Shoes just
received By j. X. WOODS & CO..
OciI9
TUCK CO1BSs-A beautiful article Of Shell
u and BuiIal0 Tuck Combs. for sale By
QctI9 Jk WOODS & Cos
TTToODEN WARE Il every description, 81
w ,Oct 10 ,S>I } X WOODS & CO.
1nn0 LBS. very superior Family L.ara isst
lVOO received and ioi sale ly I. 8.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-10-26
II u w q Old s.
(he0Dcr fh0M lErer.

=
l"E have just opened the largest, most elegant,
and cheap stock az Fall AMI w inter Goods
that has ever been brought 10 this market 10 which
Ielnvits the attention 81 The Ladies particularly
Cali and examine.
CaStMtercs aad MDnaias--We have forfhe ladies'
beautiful striped, figured and Satin striped French
aud Scotch Cashmere and IousliR de LANES
Clearance Piaidsand plain aud col 4 Iyonese Cloths;
Plain, plaid and striped saliin-siriped Alpaccas
Mohair Liisires from i6 10 soc;
California, Oregon, Sauna and Gala Plaids:
Plain and Twilled Ginghams ~ u a5c;;
Rich black watered sattin-striped Dress Silks;
Al do for Vsiites,
Heavy fringe and Gimp iof trimmings;
Linen Cambiie Hdkts. from + To 81
Beautiful clear Lawn do;
Real Valcneias Lace and Edgings;
Thread and Linen do DO from 6 to iec
Isle Egyptian and Bobbin do;
Paris Kid Gloves;
Super cold Silk do; Cashmere a4d Wefino 10
Hosiery A large stock Of LAMBS Wool. CASH
mere and Alpaca Huse, from 81 10 75c
Misses and infants hose and socks iii all prices
Black and slate cold Cotton Hose 10 to 25c ;
Calicoek tee, sold last year at lie;
100 pieces new style English aud American CT
Goes handsome and cheap.
SHAWL S-Real Tartan plaid Shawls Freu
Paris Cashmere Tcrkeri, few OF superb
plain ard embroidd Thibef do BlaclH
LlNENS.--lrish Linens of Ricl
bleached and brown Table Linen
mask Table Cloths Napkins
STA and Bird Eye Diaper; c.
BiaAsets and F7aaneIu
and l2.1 Blankets; Nes
lish, Welsh and Amerid
as lie !er yard; Rodgd
Domestic Goods -
from 81 to 3 yaI
makcsS DR.
and the var
servants us
Aisoi-MS
rapidlyai
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-10-26

Fashionable Millinery.

An Any 3. MINCHEN woilld inform The La
w dies IL Shephedslown and virinitv that she
has received the LATEST FASHIONS FOfe
HONNE1sS and Is ready 10 anend 10 her bush
pess - al H. various branches particularly that
II repairing and finishing straw bCnnets. Having
rccenlIy phrehascd
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-10-26
shepherd..own, oet. ., 1915.

THE Undersigned desires to inform the public
Il thar he wilt continue carry on the Mercantile
business at The old stand where he is now receiving
Eastern Cities. ai reduced prices and which he will
OfIer TO paHctHal dealers unusually low.
w. L. WEBB.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-10-26
commissioners OF Election.

TINE undersigned appointed by the Governor Of
IL the State" Commissioners for the county of
Jefferson 10 superintend the election OF ELECTORS for
President and Vice President of the United States
to be held in and for the said counties have appoin-
ted as commissionersto attend the Precincts or
parate polls in said county, as follows, viz:
Al SseplerdaorH-Joseph MeMurran, Jacob
Morgan, and John II. McEndrce.
4 tSsatL feia-John w, Grantham, Mann p. Mel
son, and Joseph Smith. So a :.
Al Hsrpcrs- Eegrg--Jerome B. Young. Ambrose
Cross, and VIM. II. Moore. (of Benjanin.)
8 WM. C. W0RTHINGTON, M
A. ]. O'BANNON.
BRAXToN DAVENPORT,
0ct. 10. 1873. Coalaas.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-10-26
DissoIutlon or PartuershIp.

NtHE Co-ParbeEship heretofore existing between
u the undersigned, under the name Of WgHB &
ManEEiA 8 this day Dissolved, BY mutual consent.
AN these indebted the late concern are earnestly
desired % call upon w. L. Webb. Al the old stand
10 Whose hands The Books &C., will remain for set
tlement. and pay mp
Is particularly exeefed Lhaf fhose ,rAo kHolr kem-
Sfres ~ b iHdsbted bg BoHds H not disregard his
aaties, as reiiecfiSAs mad Be- made.
w. l.. WEBB,
JAMES s. MARKELL.
J Shcr,lerdsff1rn r0cf Iala
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-10-26
For H0msekeeDcrs.

4 TUST opened, a beautiful assortment Of Tea
- Trays and WRITERS Brass Candlesticks and
Shutters; Curtain Bands and Knobs Hand Bells !;
Brushes; Bellows, Sc, all Of which we offer very
low. It. q. RAWLINS g. co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-10-26

ME are now receiving large lot Of Stoves both
Kitchen Companion) and Crates all of which we
will sell Ech lower than ever before offered IN this
place T. g. HAWKINS & CO.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-10-26
CnrDenn-.

EJANDSoME ,ngrained Figured Carpcting, all
III Wool, from 10 CT. to 81 90 per yard Listing
I and RAJ Carpcting.
Oct. - lsia. VIM s LOCK.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-10-26

RACON.-A further supply Of very superior Ba
ID con, Just received and ior sale BY
Oct25 n GII rp
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-10-26

DUFFAIO SUCKS aid Gum SIock. ibr sale 81
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-10-26
Boots, Shoes, Hats and Caps.

US;r opened, large stock Of Boots, Shoes, Hats
y and Caps;
10 Cases fine and coarse Boots suitable for men or
+ boys, 5cases mems aud boys Shoes; cases We
~ strong Brogans for servants;
Double-soed Morocco Shoes and Buslins for ladies';
Misses and:childTens Shoes, allargc assortment;
2 cases black Beaver and Moleskn Hats of the la
teststylei; Tampico do
Caps--Silk, Plush Cloth and Glazed do, of all
sizes, which will be sold lower than can be had in
town. VIM ANDERSON g. CO., s.
Harpers, Ferry. Oct III 1913.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-10-26
French Hit.

TUs1 s~~-;s..l. -s,.liaEaI assortment ineludinp
~ Wheels, Burnishers, halt-round Rasps, &c. AT
so, Shoe Findings in general.
Sept %. T. G.. RAWLINS s. co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-10-26
Elk Branch Store House Tor Rent.

TNHAT eligible and comnddious Store House al
Il Elk Branch, formerly occupied By William An
derson and lafelyby r. Greer & Co, near Daifeld's
Depot Is for rent either for one or term of years
II is one Of the best Store rooms in the County and
Is in an excellent neighborhood for business Pos
scsSic2 S;sSii iifIiii aSiiia...is; - hPP!.;.-:3
e. ..sstef JOHN SNYDER, Sen'r,
Etf IF Hurry Snyder, dccd.
u Sept q, l8iS.-t s ~
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-10-26
Greaf LuxnrY.

II HAVE just received supply of the most supe-
i rior Tobacco ever offered in this market. Also
large supply ofihe very richest and most superior
Cigars. II would be useless tuenumeratnlhe differ
ent brands, as am satisfied none such have ever
The taste Of the most fastidions can
be suited. Call and try J.. J. MILLER.
Semi "a 1919
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-10-26


4 View ~
LoTTERY &
ssts,s NJ. 6, Ne
RR0WNE & ~ -
~ lisaad offre faSse IA
8 Co. vaRld respectfully
public ID ihe following gran
Lotteries % bcscrNwn drri1
Here II beauty, 10 Be
Ersrg fe<frg Is i pSi<t a
Lottery. aud every ticket
is entilhd 10 prize Of
$44,ce
$4,000: s4.73a; q
4lor ~ Zoos 100 OF x,1ooH
TICKETS Si5-Shares in proportion.
Certificates Of packages atihe following low rates:
q whole tickets Sls0 90 % quarters SIS 90
~ halves % % % eighihs - 50
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-10-26
Stills for Sale.

TWO OF the largest size Stills, with all the ne
j. cessary appurtcnances, capable of distilIing
from % 70 40 bushels Of grain per day For terms
inquire of THE PRINTER.
Oct 10, fSIS-3t
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-10-26
$4,000. $4,000.
Yirginia state Lottery,

Fsr Eadariag f<elNsg AfaaeMg aad elAer PagP'se'
IS Il cEsss Nj. 6s. for 1873.
Tobc drawn IN Alexandria. Va, on Saturday,
- 18th Of November, 1878.
! "a Number Lottcry-M Drawn Ballots.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-02-02
State Of lOlCN,
JOHNSON COUNTY.

William rOmpkins, Petition in chance
Augustus E. Macarthur ~ 20 ,o'ec'os'
y Mordecai Mobley. no''s"se'
N pursuance Of an order Of the District
= court OF the county aforesaid. at its Oc,o-
Der term. lS47, Augustus e. Macarthur -
hereby noufed that William Tompk,ns fled
IN SAID court petition 10 chancery against
SAID defendants, the object and prayer Of
which is,ihat the equity Of redemption in and
10 lots 5 and in block IS, and lot 8 in block
%, all in Iowa City, and county aforesaid.
may be foreclosed. Said lois and appu rte
nances were conveyed by mortgage 70 said
William Tompkius on the 18th Of July ,l84l,
to secure the payment Of three thousand dol
lars. and subject 10 redemption if said sum
was paid by the 18th July .l542; which sum.
or any part thereof, has not been paid to said
IompkiDs Gas is alleged). And the said
Augustus E. Macarthur is further notified
that unless be appear and plead, answer, or
demur to said petition at its next term there
OF. TO be holden ia iowa City, in said John
son county, Oh the third Monday Of March,
ls4S. the said petition will be taken as con-
fessed. and judgment and decree Of foreclo-
sure rendered against said Augustus E.
and the real estate sold to satisfy
SAID mortgage. S. B. GARDNER,
Clerk Of District Court.
M. Reno, Solicitor for complainant.
February 2, iS4S.-6w
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-02-02
An net
Recognizing the Supreme Court.

SEcrIor /. Be II enacted By the General
.7ssembiy ofMe STATE Of loua, That the
Supreme Court shall be holden once
year, in each of the Judicial districts Of
the State, as follows, to-wit: At Burling-
ton, in the first district, on the third Mon
day Of May in each year. At Ottumwa,
in the third district, on the second Mon
day Of June in each year. At Iowa City,
in the fourth district, on the fourth Mon.
day Of june in each year. Al Dubuque,
in the second district, on the third Mon.
day July in each year: Provided, that
the State shall be at no expense for furn-
ishing rooms for the session Of the court,
or Offices for the clerks.
SEC. 2. Be it further enacted, That
the judgesof said court shall appoint
clerk Of the Supreme Court for eaoh Of
said districts, who shall reside, and keep
the records thereof, at the place Of holding
said courts in each district resps ctively,
Provided, That all unfinished business now
in the Supreme Court shall be completed
by the Supreme Court in the fourth dis
trict.
Sec. 8. Be it further enacted, That
all cases Of appeals or writs Of error shall
in future be taken to the Supreme Court
Of the district in which they originated,
except from Muscstine, Cedar and Wash.
ington counties; which shall be taken to
the Supreme Court in the fourth judicial
district. -.,.. ..
SEC. 4. Be it further enacted, That
the sheriff Of the respective counties in
which the Supreme Court may be holden,
shall attend on said Courts and act as min.
isterial officers thereof, during their ses.
sion, and final process may issue from
said Courts 10 the sheriff Of any county
in the State.
SEC. 5. Be It further enacted, That
the Chief Justice shall, without DELAY,
cause suitable similar seals, and the ne
cessary blank books to be procured for
said Courts.
SEC. 8. All unfinished business in tho
Supreme Court as at present organized,
except as above provided for, shall be
disposed Of by the Supreme Court sitting
in the fourth judicial district.
Sec. l.. This act shall take effect from
and after the first day Of February next,
and shall forthwith be published in the
Iowa Capital Reporter, and the Iowa
Standard, published a, Iowa City.
J. B. BROWNE, Speaker of tho
House of Representatives.
THOMAS HUGHES, President
Of the Senate.
Approved, Jan, 22d. le48.
ANSEL BRIGGS.
SEcRErARy's OFFICE, Iowa,
Iowa City, Jan. 18th, l848.
l hereby certify that the above is cor
rect copy Of the original act filed in my
Office on the 25th day Of January, l948.
ELISHA CUTLER, Jr.
Secretary Of State.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-02-02
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

NOTICE is hereby given, that a pe,i,ion.
4, will be presented 10 the probate coust in
and for the county of Johnson State Of Iowa.
at the March, term OF said court, ty The 70
dersIgned. administrators of The estate .of
Arthur Russell. deceased for license 10 sell
me west halt Of the east half Of The south
west quarter OF secd"n No. thirty six, Town
snip NO. e'gh'y. north. Of range No. & ives,
Of the 9th principal meridian; also, the north
west Dr. oil The north cas-, Or. Of sec. No. ,hir-
~. IN township No. eighty, N, Il. No. S w
OF ON +. NJ; each tract containing 40 acres,
Tor the payment OF the debts due and OWING
by said estate.
KATHARINE RUSSELL,
SAMUEL SHILEDY,
FEBRUARY Z, l648. Administrator
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-02-02
The last was ofthe Hamm..

>HE undersigned having agreed to NV
all Tickets for goods tina, have bes9
drawn by M. Murray. hereby notifies tho
"o'ders thereof 10 present them for paymsa.
on or before the first Monday 10 feb,uarx
next as at that ttme he in'eris closing his
store preparatory 10 en,o,ins from thi, civ:
ana ell those indebt:.d 10 the concern viii
aver mat time. md their notes and accounts
IN the haads Of W. Penn Clark for coll.c-
ton. &. C. CATLETT
Iowa city, Jan. 10. 1855,
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-02-02
Administrators Notice

H1h D Undersigned administrator Of ,he
estate Of William Henry, late of tn.
County OF Johnson. State of Iowa dece,..
e. VIII present petition to the honorahI.
Probate Judge of said county a, his Office in
Iowa City IN SAID county, on the 7tb dav ~
ebrnary, lS4S, for leave 10 sell tho ,s.i ~
ta'e belonging 10 said estate to : az ,he d.h,.
thereof. G. Fol SOU LUIS
Dec. Is, lS47-45 ..
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-02-02

1.-THE ieseth of The DELINQUENT tx
lists. which we publish This week ,excludes
much original matter intended for this
number, among which are two or three
important items which have been on hand
waiting for room for three weeks past.
They will appear next week.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-02-02
TERRITORY Of IOsCa,
JOHNSON COUNTY.
District Court for said County.-To til
.Awi Term thereof, l848.

.Awa Term thereof l948.
JACOB EARHARr,
NOV Is; Bill for Divorce.
'TNHE said Nancy Earhart will take notice
i that on the tenth day OF September, IS47
the said Jacob Earhart filed his Bill of COM
plant in the District Court for said county
of Johnson, praying divorce from the said
Nancy. which said Bill is now pending in
said Couri; and that unless the said Nancy
appear before the said Court at the mex,
term thereof, 10 be held at Iowa City in said
county, on the fourth Monday after the
fourth Monday in March. IS4S, and plead
answer and dnmur to said Bill, said Bill
will be taken as confessed.
S. B. GARDNER, Clerk.
Dec Is, l847.-35 Sm
G. Folsom, Solicitor. .......
The Democratic Convention at Colum.
bus, has nominated ]. B. Weller, % th.;;.
candidate for Governor Of Ohio, '''
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-02-02

NOTICE therefore hereby that application will be made
Johnson
be holden and for the Judgment
lands and lots for the
sell said lands and lots thereof
will the second Monday succeeding the adjournment the
District Court public SALE the
aud lots against which judgment shall be
the hours 10 o'clock, A. NJ o'clock paid
the Sale Sundays exccd until
the sales completed HIRAM WATTS,
January 81 184S Treasurer of johnson county, Iowa.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-02-02
State Loan.
SEcRETARY's OFFICE, Iowa.
IOxUn Citv Ion Of 1914

Iowa City, Jam, Is, ls4s.
PROPOSALS will be received at this Office
i for loan to the State of Iowa, for the sum
of four hundred and fifty dollars, in accordance
with Joint Resolution Of the General Assem-
bly,, relative to postage, approved, January 22d,
IS4s. ELISHA CUTLER, Jr.,
Secretary of State
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-02-02
JOSEPH HOLLAND 7: Bill, for Divorce.

THE said Charity Holland will take no.
tice that said Joseph Holland 6Ied his bill
in the District Court Of Johnson county and
State Of Iowa, on the 4h day of October.
lS47, praying for divorce from said Chair
~, and alIedging as cause OF divorce, the
wilful deserlion Of him by said Charity,
without reasonable cause for one wear.
Now if the said Charity shall not appear
on the frs. day Of the next term Of said court,
and plead. answer or demur to said bill, the
same will be taken as confessed
s. B. GARDNER, clerk.
Jan. Goth lS48. 4l-6w
) C.. Bates, Solicitor.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-02-02
STATE or IOWA, JOHNSON county,

49, TRE4SURER's OFFICE, JANUARY
by
delinquent Of Road Taxes for s
W. Ma;ee therefore,
the
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-10-31
ANOTHER LETTER FROM HENRY CLAY.

10.
DEAR. SIp:-I duly received your obliging letter
with II copy Of the Yates County Wing, containing an
account Of the proceedings of public meeting of my
friends at which they did me the honor propose my
name as candidate for the Presidency receive this
proof of their confidence and attachment with sent
ments of the lveiest gratitude and nder on the oc
casion an expression Of my respectful and profound
acknowledgements.
have already, in different forms, announced to the
public that cannot accept nomination for that of.
flee do not wish to add to the distractions Of the
existing canvass by the use of my name. And 1t has
feelings an wishes, have declined to press the
it. They have thereby added greatly to the weight of
the any heavy obligations under which they had pre-
viously placed me And beg to assure one and
all of them, that shall throughout life cherish, in
grateful remembrance, the signal proofs which they
have given of their affection, friendship, and conf-
dence
request your acceptance, for yourself ofassurances
Of the high regard md esteem of
Your faithful friend and obt serv't
H. CLAY.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-10-31

THE CHERoKEE NArIoN-The National Coun-
Gil met on the ID instant and on the Sd instant, IN
joint ballot elected judges and solicitors for the re-
spective districts On the 4th, the acting princlph
chief George Lowrey sent in message, briet anu ou
siness like. 1t Acknowledges, in fitting ana gratetul
language, the Divine goodness rs shown TO the hero-
kee nation the album of the crops aud the In
creasng industry and general prosperity OF the peoples
regrets the killing Of the notorious starr boys, ana
strongly the system Of Lynch law; lays the
blame of such local disturbances as have occurred
upon the use of xicating nks says the common
schools have done we'll regrets that the mission to
Washington the affairs OF the nation, had been at
tended with no certain results ana exhorts the
Council in It's deliberations to be inausnced only by
patriotism.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-10-31

ARRESTED Marshal Jennings, yesterday morn
ing arrested Mr. Mccullough, clerk OF the steamer
Mameluke upon a warrant :om Justice Black issued
upon information by the Sheriff Of New Orleans IL
appears that recent trip of the st amer Mameiuke,
to New Orleans she seized by the Sheriff upon an
execution for debt To retain the boat, the Sheriff
placed posse of men on board At night the guard
iaus of the boat beaten by its officers and placed
on shore when steam raised the cables clipped,
and the boat left port for this city As as the
necessary steps could be taken the Sheriff. With other
officers took the steamer UGce SAM aud started in
pursuit They arrived Thursday night, and proceeded
as above Mr. Mccullough was lodged 1 u jail. He was
taken before Judge Hamilton, ulon writ Of habeas
corpus, And his discharge asked by his counsel The
case deliberately argued and taken under advise
ment by the Court, which will render decision this
morning. 81. Louis Republican, Oct 81.