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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-06-22
manufacturers Warehouse.

TIME subscriber is constantly supplied with
II u C5Eoa aud IYjolisR Mtaalfa 1tHrers Artie(esY
and Is also Agent for the sale OF WdEPs for sat
tiuetts. Jeans. Linseys, &c, which are warrant-
ed OF VERY bssi quality Also on hand, and or
ders received for Reedss HameS, Bobbins, Shut
ties, Pieiers. Leather of all Kinds Plyers. Jarks,
Emery Comb Plate. Cleaning Combs, Burning
Iroas, Tenies Hooks, Glue &c, Sc.
I am still manufacturing CARD CLOTH
ING, warraaled eqaal TO- any now made. and AT
reduced prices. :
Agent for .he sale Of A. NiESEELY's Bells. 81
very superior tone, for CsKrchss, Factories H1-
tcls. Mis-, D..
All orders promptly aitended . By
JOHN III. HASKELL
Corner Of Eatap s., aad cafPeatsr Alley
Baltimore. MAY .. ISiS-3m.
t9- .N.rtiHssHrg Gazette 70 amt So. Send
rlnr Of ransr ~ ADV q ... -. II
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-06-22
Danoing AID Waltaing.
1GREAT HARE

Are SD o D. Raj A. e. p. NIILLERSs
WARD. WIDE LAWNS. fast G ilJrs only
II 10 l-2; handsome Plaid Bingham Lawns
10 new style Berages only a5; beautiful Prints
at 5 e. 8 and 10 cents fi>le thread Gloves. elias.
Tic wrists: only & ladies white and black Cotton
Hose at II; good brown and hleached muslius
only d good yard wide bltached shirting only
TO- A long list ptoporlionably cheap, might I've
added, BIT We conceive this sufficient, earnestly
requesting those in search Of great bargains TO
call. L. p. MILLER!
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-06-22
IFtom ne A3any Atlas. IBarls6urnfr pem.l
30! CARRY ME- BaCKfTo OLD
yIRGINIA.A ''


Mr. Dickinson, 1T tie close Of a speech
i'd the Baltimore Convention, so dcbased
i'd tone as to compel some fifty delegates
from the NoTthern states to leave the Con.
v6ntion, burst intoGhapsody on the order,
the unanimity, the fidelity Of tile Virgin
ia delegation. and exclaimed How much
be regretted3he had not been born in Fir-
ginia.
The Democrats cf Troy, at the meeting
last night, seemed DISPOSED to sympathiso
with the apostatc's downward aspirations,
and passed 3 resolution in about these
words;
| Rssgtped, r hat in Senator Dickinson'a expires
sion OF his regtet ~ that he was moi born 10 Vir-
ginia."l bis Democratic constituents fully agree
| il any real sympathy between them and him
That they iuplore him ID attempt 10 remedy the
eEillin which he had novoluntary agency by
eEAigratng assoon as possible to the State of his
| preference.
The resolution was adopted with tu-
multi of applause, and when the band
struck up '.fOhl carry me back to old Vir-
ginia," there was perfect uproar Of laugh
/ ter The dir and the words of tie song
/ were peculiarly applicable.
4 And when am dead and gone,
4 Place mI banjo BY my side,
4 Let4he possums and coons to my funeral come,
Il Fpr they always were my pride.
\ Theh insoit repose Ill sleep,
i Andsaream for ever more.
i That you We carried me back TO old Virginia,
i TODD Virginias shore"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-06-22
l,nn-Sm.ihing, L9ck-reDairing, &c

HIIH SIu ,tItH5g HJUh-ICpdiIIHSy WCi
TIME undersigned has recently removed d
i Chartestown and opened Q Shop in thd
the street leadihg from the Bank 10 the Academy
on the corner north oftae Academy hd
i prtpqreg 10 execufe all kinds Of work 10 the
Gun -smith!agi and L1ck-repairing line. From
long experience in the business, lie datters himi
self thai be viii be able to give satisfaction to all
who nav faybr him with their patronage
His Gups and Rifles shall be OF superior char.
arier, and warranted to be Of the besl Workman
ship.
Hewill manufacture new locks, or repair old
ones, on very moderate terms
HENDERSON BISHOP.
May 5, IsfS-3m
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-06-22
Jsnusryaa isls-sn. 80 II
Wheat & Cora Wan1ea.

Nh E Subscribers are anxious 70 purchase any
- number ofbnsheis OF Wheat and Corn. fol
which they viii pay the highest cash price on de.
livery Or, u The farmers prefer it, they viii
haul Il from their Barns, as they keep teams fol
that purpose. FaTmers ! look 70 your interests
and give us call before Won dispose OF your
produce. M H. &Y w. MOORE
Oh Farnnre Jetfsrson Co, VAL
Feb Is, 1911.
t. Plaster, Sal, Fish, Tar, Sc, always on
hand, u exchange with the Farmers for their pro
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-06-22
"a VI 70 On = W
Harpers- Ferry Aprli.s. 1918.
FOUNTAIN HOTEL
Coal St0vrs.

HsHE attention OF those in want Of COAL
! j STOVES Is invited 10 the improved kind
thai Is now being manufactured at the HarpeFs-
Ferry Boundary, which consists Of ire different
sizes. suitable for o ices Shops, Stores, Church
e, ne Asa on hand HA-Air Cooking Sores,
which viii be delivered and SCI up in any section
81 the country they may be wanted
= WANTED.-A large Quantity Of Old Copper
and Brass, and old Castan1 Wrought Iroa which
win Be taken in exchange, al the highest price,
tor any thing in my line:
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-06-22
GEORGE w. RANSOM.

A1IOhSEf IT EAW
III As Feiaayed ~ Once 10 the building res
- Gently occupied 6y John K Flagg a She
riffs Oiice, two doors East OF the Bank. /:
He viii attend The various Courts OF Jefferson
Berkeley. Frederick and Morgan Counties.
GhaTiestown, April y lSi6-lf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-06-22
JOHN HOW ELL,
Hat Manufacturer.

Y ING STREET. Alexandria. respectfully IN
~ forms the citizens Of ChaEiestov1, Harpers-
Ferry and he adjacent eeuniry. that he hefjast re-
ceiSed the
Fall Fashion for IS4y.
and Is E11ufact1fing. c6uformble % sid lash
ion. grneral assorlment Of HAS. 10 WHICH be n
yiies the Attention OF the public - AZ.
J. II. has also on hand \ flIl supply Of IA Is and
CAPS. suited 10 ths present and spps1achtng -
sun--ihzt he VIII sell Al he lowest Tases.
Persons frrw the counfry in Hant Of lrlicles 4
bis line requested 10 give HIN call his price.
eu1iity cousideTed. being ls low rs the lowest.
Alexnndria. Sept =. les7--ly
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-06-22
GEN. TAYLOR SOMETIMES sYIR-
RENDERS.

to'n letter under date of Tbcrrille Nav OH
49,, $50 sppears IN the New Orleans picay,tne -,
.saln ,aae Tie prestige, Which has been ,srov !,
Gen. Taylor as / hero, who ,.sey 81 49,
80 = iikely at length io ~ dissipa,e.a III.
saaltn IS broken; for TIE iact has been falIs 80
s'annated that he AIS surrendered w. 49,
longer claim him as invincib,c 81 49,: !.
iaarsls win wither before the ;pol,s.,,,s
walch 10 has Jus, experienced Baens VI 8
sciipsed by hts conqaeross !, Iberv,,ls ri 11.4 Z
.A.ss0y sorry snail Be told As briefly IS possible
| u appears that the General was s,av.;;,,,,
a tag hoase Of Col r. a. Stewart Il ihas
miiea where he had established h;msaif e..
the day. he was as unconse;s ,,,, "a ~ ~
approaching fate, as the victim 5erlsa e'i.s
tne altar and seemed in ..remarkahl, j 80.
Witk an iTrAarraenca th n, ~
nke Iintatuation he had tArow,, $50 800 II:
military dress, and come Gut II ! nsv, XII III
s s q black It SO happened TIM ), ~, ~
| a " Il was gong o9 IL ttehry wnefeaPoa
/ most uefarious plot for his capture was
LA III I number Of the ladies OF the party
i M resolved to accomplish what San.a
1 ma and his 10000 picked men failed N .
sJa;ng Three Of the most dangerous. ana
scbarmine Of these faireonspirators atonGa
u q the sfEsmsE II laI p proceed quiet
~ it BY ;Hcoup ds matil 7-S.s.--4.aad oar-''
We regret to state that the enterprise
was entirely successful. The Genera. I'M
suspicious Of any hostile movement, sup
posing that lie was safe, now that there's
| we're no Mexicans in his vicinity, was seat
ed at his ease in large red hhcked arn
/ chair, Col Stewart supporting him co the
right and the Colonies lady on the left.
4 noise at the door, i sudden rustling Of
silks and satins, and the poor Generals
fate was sealed Hcaitcmpted to manmu
yrs, but it fwouldsnot answer The ditch
was on the wrong side. S,,The first general
discharge from the light artillery disabled
him "a little more grape from the
bright eyes aimedtsat Fam, few random
shots and he surrendered at discretion,
long before the heavy artillery, mannedsby
q number Of gentlemen. was brought into
actioa
+ We learn from the narrator Of this at
fair, however, that old Zack displayed con.
siderable presence Of mind even under the
novel position Of defeat His terms Of
\ capitulation were, that lie should ride To
Tho wedding in the carriage with hiscapt
aicatorS, and be treated otherwise with all
J considerations of honorable warfare. But
, we regret to add that most dishonorabsc
act of treachery was porpetrated after he
had surrendered one which dims the lau-
rels won in this affair by thevenemy At
Itet he had fairl up" after his
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-06-22
Cash for Negroes.

TN : subscriber is anxious . parchase large
i, NUMBER OF Negroes. OF both sexes, sound and
likely. Persons hlving Negroes 10 dispose Of
viii and ito their interestto give him call he.
fore selling Is he vii pay the rsyy kigaea cash
PRICES te
Hs can be seen Al the Berkeley Conr;s Al Mar
tinsbufg, on the 81 NJ 1aday. and al Bsrryville-on
the 4th Monday in each mlnth, and usually al
his residence Ia charlestown.
AL letters addressed to him viii be promptly
attendedto WM. CROW.
Charlestown. Feb 70, l9iS-tf:
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-06-22
GALVANIC BATTERIES.

TINE subscriber by purchase Of the Paieniee
u has hecOme' the owner of the right 10 the
sale and ass: ii the STATE D. Virginia, Of Coad's
patenrsimproyed GRADUATED GALvANIC;
BATTERY, and INSULATED POLES, fot:
medical ana other purposes.
Some thirty or forty counties and cities have
been disposed Of 10 practitioners and oihers-an9
the remaining territory IS now offered for sale Ii
Rights Of such extent as NAV suit purchasers.
Physicians or Others. wishing to engage in thu
saleof these Rights, either on commission, or fol-
their own account, shduld make immediaie ap.
plieation Practitioners. family or county Right;
can be had as well as others, with the instrument
al the Patented's price. Any one engaging in thi
purchase and sale Of Rights will BE- afforded op!
portunities Of realizing desirable profits
Address, post paid, with References
WM. CLARKE.
Winche.teI. May. II. lsls--3n.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-06-22
John Baker Tapscott,
AIIOkNkY AH 70

."T# a 2 NttlfI1lH a T La N. n n. =
RJaeseg. H4npsAirs csaafv, Va,
WILL praetiee bis profession IN fhe County,
w 1T Hampshire, and the adjoining Couns
ties. and attend promptly to all claims placed IN
his hands IoE enneclions j.
April 81 T3fS-6m
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-06-22
Warehouse at Shepherdstown
Wheat. Corn &c Wanted.

AT IL & v. w. MOORE. respectfully in
Itls form the citizens oil Jefferson and Befke-
lev counties, Va, and those OF Washington coan-
ty, MI, that they have rented the large and COM
molious BRICK WAREHoUS Sc al Shepherds
town, on the Potomac River, where they will al
all times be prepared to furnish transportation in
ahatr Sn nerior line nf rs..
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-06-22
Pakin Tea Company.

TIME undersig med have been~slpplied by the
u. Pekin Tea Company with a. supply Of the
following named Teas at the prices sci Opposite.
The stock is the largest and cheapest ihai has
ever been offered in this region and are import
ed direct. All housekeepers know how difficult
il has been heretofore to shtain good Teas at fair
prices! but the great facilities of the Company
place in our hands the choicest article at prices
which cannot fail 10 sustain the high character
already attained by them. Ii the Teas we sell
you are nor such rs represented, you have; only
Il return Them and sset your money AZ %-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-06-22
Ice Cream, Lem0nade,

HRUTrS. Cakes. Beer. Sc. fresh and fine
i always on hand and Ter sale.
fss- Parties Supplied al short notice with any
article ia my line.
Ladies and Gentlemen who may be disposed
10 patronize this establishment are informed tha
have 6lted up private SALOON for their accom-
mediation Give me a CALI and sip some III ms
highly Favored Creams
Nav Is. u r. BLESSING.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-06-22

nEAn POUNDS vesr superior Bacon, a
ZO0O chsap as the cheapest. Also reH
superior No. Herring, Away. on hand tcr sals
81 s. II. ALLEM0NG, 4
Nav Is csnsa MgcAaAt.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-06-22

~ According to recent census, thers
Are in Paris: It's 900 xorkmen and work
women without employment
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-06-22

El0RD'8 Supe1dnei
E Smilk's do
RosenberRers Family Flour
RowfnsI, and Fishers Extra brands. inspeciedn
Winchester.
on hand and for saleby
s b. ALLEM0NG,
Nay IS csuus MsrsAa.i
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-06-22

Fr<HE undersigned has been appointed Agent
l,3r he sale o. Dorf and Wilhelm,s Water.
Coolers. aud has now. On hand one dozen Of as
aofted sizes These Coolers are lar. uperlor g
hny others ever brought 70 this place and Will q
"a Al low prices. T. NJ. FLINT.
i n1ar Al. ISIS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-06-22
Fresh Cow Wnnled.


A MIDDLE aeed eolored Woman. d, Cook.
"a Wash, and lron for family Of three per
T6oae that can come well recon- nended. lib-
erai vases win b given Apply a his once
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-06-22
uNIrED STA IVES nOl'EI1,

dARpElSSsEERttXa Yl. rs
TINE undersigned would respectfully inform
- the public, that he has leased the Hotel at
. Harpers-Ferry, llate in the oceupaney OF Capt
JosEPH r ABsLL known as the U.liied Salts
T Haef and is now prepared TO accommodate pas
sengers BY the Rail Road, or travellers, in the
mostcJnlortahlc manner. These travelling in
the Cars will find this a most agreeable Dining
place, where every fruit of the season, and luxa-
nv that can be had will be served up in the most
choice style.
To the people Of this and the neishboriug
Counties he would say, that his HAuse shall al
ways be opsn for their reception anfaccommola-
ton, as he Is determined to make their call,
agreeable. Els Bar shall contain the choicest
Liqaors--Ais Table the rest the market affords
his Chamhcrs well furnished-and his Siahling
which Is commolinns shall contain the besi pro-
yenier and attended By attentiye hosflers.
Give the House call and pdgeofits merits
JAMES BATE WAGER.
Harpers- Ferry Apriis 1915.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-06-22

An EDrToK IN Luck. The editor Of th
Claremont (S 81 Eagle hes lately bee
married to sslady worth 81. 000, GOO
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-06-22

GEN. TAYLOR AT THE EAsT.-One hun
dred guns were fired by the Wings Of
Portland, Maine, on Thursday afternoon.
upon the reception Of the report that Gen
Taylor had been nominated for the Presi-
{deney. The news was also Welcomed in
Salem, Massachusetts,, by salute ofartil
lerE The papers received sthez report
with very different feelings--sdme were
rejoiced--some angry, while some were
simply lukewarm.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-06-22

MrLLARp FILLMORE. ~ Willard Fillmore
the Wing candidate for Vice President, il
the comptroller of New York, to which
high Office he was elected by over $4,000
majority. He was chairman Of the com
mittee Of ways and means of the 27tl
Congress
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-06-22

Col. Richard d. Johnson, We see Il sta
ted has declined The Democratic Guberna
torial canvass il Kentucky
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-06-22

Mr4CRIrrENDEN.-The friends of tile
Hon John J. Crittenden, of Kentucky,
gave him complimentary dinner at the
National Hotel, in Washington, on Tues
day evening week. It is said to have been
assplendid affair About $50 gentlemen
were present, and several eloquent speech
es were made Mr. G. is about TO leave
the Senate, to become the w big candidate
for Governor Of his State BY his retire
ment from the Senate, the nation loses one
Of her most brilliant statesmen
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-06-22

Mr. Wood who vas injured b. an acct
dent on the raiInaad, died in Frederick
Maryland, on Monday week
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-06-22

ExpoRrArro0 OF SpEcrE Five hundred
and forty-nine thousand dollars<were lex
ported from New York on Saturday to Eu,
rope The United States took S450,0OO
and the packet ship ST. Nichola8 co9 900
for Hayre.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-06-22
q AN AL Is rs.

For any and all Freight, destined for the Mar
kets OF the District. Terms reasonable, and
such as will make il the interest Of all to give
them a trial.
E-yc The highest market Cash price will be
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-06-22

q Free TRADE, Low DrTIEs-NO
DEBT, SEPARATION ORION BANKS Such
was the motto of the Democracy in 1914,
staring you in the face, at the head Of the
columns of all the Democratic papers
We observe that some Of them continue
the same caption, with the important
omission of NO DEBT The hundred Mil
lions, which Mr.. Polk has added to the
nsfional debt, no doubt suggested the pe-
hey Of not abiding to the subject Of debt
Stzall - Richmond Wig.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-06-22
5 10 10000 Bushels Of Wheat,

10 be delivered al such lines as the parties may
agree and in parcels 70 suit the coayenience OF
those interested Also the highest market price
will be paid for CORN, OATS, & COUNTRY
PRODUCE generally. Farmers and othersMill
Gndsit to their interest TO call before dsposng Of
their Grain or Produce, asour arrangements are
such as to offer inducements equal TO that Of any
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-06-22

B +. BUTLER-The Union solemnly
warns Mr. Benjamin f. Butler that he is
pursuing a path which win land him. in the
same place with w c.. Rives and fJohn
Bell Well, he could 1lnot be in better
company. They are two Of the greatest
and purcst men of the age The Unions
lament is equal to that of Jacob, when he
said, " Joseph is not and Simeon is not,
and ye take Benjamin away" But let che
lad come, He will be well treated by the
rulers Of the land
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-06-22

Mo E ExPrNGISe.-- The bar Of ST. Lou
ishas moved the criminal court to expunge
presentment BY the grand jury, Of Tho
Governor Of Missouri, for using the par
doning power to too great an extent.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-06-22
PIa.ter. RisI. Salt. &C.

Will be kept constantly on hand, and disposed
OF on the most reasonable terms BY the cargo, or
smaller qgantiIy I
The Wlrehgnss at The Cd Furnace is still un-
der the c1l,frol Of the undersigned. add grateful
10 the citizens OF Jefferson county. generally who
have patronized US so literally we solicit con-
tinuance. The highest price will be paid for
Wheat Corn. Sc, and Plaster, Fish, Salt, and
other necessary articles always on hand and for
sale at the most reasonable prices.
NJ. II. s. V. w. MOORE.
June s. lSiS--5m
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-06-22

sMuNIFIc -Ne The Hon Abort Law
HENCE Is said tesaave given to Harvard I'll
another sum Of $4,000 for thd
use Of the Scientific School which bears
his name Egli
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-06-22

Wisconsin SENATORS Henry Dodge
and J. F. Walker were chosen u. s. Sena
tors BY the Wisconsin Legislature on ths
sth inst. Both democrats.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-06-22

Cool WEATHER. The morning of che
I'd day Of January was II deg. warmer thar
the morning Of the I'd Of june, and 6 deg
warmer than the morning Of june lst, q
the present year
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-06-22

INTERESTING STATISTICS. are I'M
der Obligations to the Hon VIM. L. Cog
gin, for copy of Statistics of Lowell
Manufacturer compiled from authentic
sources.
By this interesting table it is shown
that the population of Lowell in 1920, was
200-in 1876, twenty-eight Thousand,
eight hundred and forty-one A pretty
good illustration Of what can be brought
about by judieious system of American
Manufactures
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-01-27
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
Thursday, Jan. 20, 1915

Thursday, Jan. 20, 1S4S.
THE DEATH OF THE HON. JOHN w. HoRNBECK.
| Mr. Brodhead of Pa, said rise for the pur-
pose OF announcing to the House the death of
! another member. My late friend and colleague,
the Hon. John w. Hornbeck, died at Allentown,
Pennsylvania, his place Of residence, on the eve
ming of the 10th instant and the painful and
melancholy duty of making that fact known to
this body, has been assigned to me, having per-
formed that service, hope will be allowed to
say few words relative to his life and char
acter. ss ...t
The late John w. Hornbeck was native of
New Jersey, and graduate of Union College, at
Schenectady, New York His father was high
ly honorable, intelligent, and useful physician,
and his whole family distinguished for their many
virtues Shortly after having graduated with
great credit to himself, he removed to Pennsylya-
MIA, commenced and pursued the study of the
law, and IN due season was admitted to practice.
About this time 1t was my good fortune to form
his acquaintance, and to the time of his death
continued to enjoy his friendship For the last
few years we labored in the same profession, and
frequently at the same bar. We often trimmed
the same lamp and read the same books together
knew him well, aud no one of bis numerous
friends esteemed him more highly. Though of
opposite politics to myself, can say with truth,
that his motives were pure and his impulses
patriotic.
AS lawyer, he ranked among the best in his
profession. His merits more than equalled his
pretensions. To be, and not to seem, was one
of the rules upon which he always acted. He
appeared to know that it was only by virtue that
he could arrive at honor. His, too, was chaste
ambition, which is said to be but spark too
much of heavenly fire.
So largely did he enjoy the confidence of his
fellow-citizens, that he was elected member of
the present Congress in that large intelligent
and patriotic district composed of the counties of
Lehigh and Bucks. But shortly after his cleo
ton, his friends began to fear that his health was
permanently impaired and soon discovered that
that fatal, though deceptive disease, consumption,
was upon him. He continued, however, to dis
charge the duties which his profession devolved
upon him, and came here at the opening of this
session to take his place in the great arena of
national concern He only had strength enough
to assist IN the organization of the House, and,
about ten days since, sought his home for the
purpose of meeting his fate in the midst OF his
family and friends, and to have the consolng
presence of the partner Of his bosom in his dying
hour. His wife-his devoted wife and children
have lost kind husband and father, and the
country an intelligent and patriotic representa-
tive.