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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-09-07
MIR. VAN DUREN.

This gentleman, in letter Of three columns,
accepts the nomination oflhe Buffalo Convention.
He goes at great length into a consideration Of
the question Of slavery, and contends that the
position assumed by the North agains, lis extern
sion TO territories now free, is the true one
Heretofore, he says he was opposed TO the aboli-
ton Of slavery in the District Of Columbia. on the
score Of ezPediacy-but now he is not. He pre-
iers direciaxation TO the present sysiefn--but for
tne ume VIII acqniesce in a revenue tariff:
Ia arguing the constitutional mower ar Con.
gress over slavery in the territories, f.ars The
Richmond Wing, he makes a powerful use and
30 far as the Democrats are concerned - -,
answerable one. Of Folks SIGNING, THE
WILMOT PROVlSo BlLL-WHICH SUR
RENDERED THE WHOLE QUESTION:
On this point, he says, and we ask the attention
Of Democrats:
To bring the matter nearer 10 ourown .;.--.s,
within q few days, upon the yesn-l. vgsnbraneh-
cent discussions 2 nagf3l1ture, and received the
ms 6dal approval ofthe present Executive
an approval which IL was his sworn duty 70
;IbhoidI II he had not been satisfied that all the
.ovisions Of the bill were IN conformity % me
.onstitution. The present President, also /
= yeholder. elected from a slaveholdinS State,
sith q large portion of his Cabinet in 4 same /
;tuation, has given the highest sanctioU 70 the
octrine we contend for thai is known 70 bur in.
iiIutions; and although he felt himself called |
Don to make an extra message, setting forth his /
easons for believing that the restriction ought |
Iot to Be applied 10 our Mexican Territories, he |
ocs not take the slightest notice of The esnstitu
ional objection on which 50 many Southern |
states had based their opposition 10 the general |
measure This branch Of the subject has bscn |
hus, aud we hope forever, disposed Of
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-09-07
THE TEIEtsRAPH.

The Messrs TOWNSEND q Co., are busy
IN their arrangements to carry their Tele.
graph liue to Staunton, and their holes
for the posts are actually dug as far as
Charlestown. These enterprising gentle.
men are determined togo ahead but if
our citizens desire an Office here, they must
takea fair proportion ofthe stock. What
say ye, business lnen2 VIII you let intel
ligencc fy by you on the lightning, and
not paya few dollars for participation il
its benefits We cannot believe this.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-09-07

Within the past ,yeekthere have been
three accidents ii gunty, resulting
from the use Of Thru Machines. the
most serious ofwhich Naithat Of Mr.. Nc
Ginnis, noticed in anoter place. Mr..
Daniel Byrd Of our tow, had his hand
caught in q machine on he farm of Mr..
Foreman, and his thumb stripped of the
flesh to the bone; and title boy, son Of
Mrs. Dillow, had one Of Els toes cut Off
Those who are engaged cpnot be too care
full and guarded whilst attending these ma
chimes.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-09-07


Tho Lpcofocos were ohsgrined and NOR
tiled beyond degree that this gallant 81.
der late the eoSnmandant Of tie virri.
iiia Regiment did not attend their Fest.
val, aud thus sid1 IN The elori6cation 81
Lewis CAss The letter Of the Col which
unpublished last week, vas IS Wormwood
and SAL, and the dose has acted as an !.
metic on the leaders of Locofocoism 10 Tie
county, including the editor ofthe Spirit
'of Jefferson who has made az attack
which vas As unproyoked, IS We think il
win Be- shown ii the end 10 have been IN.
warrantable.
a letter i parAded 70 show that an in
was solicited; but as the Barrie.
n .' = 'ne 'i.a--i-an le.s lefors the =.
Col Hamtramck was invited :. - !.
It fails entircly y convict him Of scef,r.
such invitation. II would Be very natural
OF course, to make the remark, ascribed tc
Col H., that he could not attend las be
had received MOI special invitation, but
that, and ie inuendo that he would start
of imnl tely On the reception Of nm In.
which Is not made directly, but IS limited at
in very strong terms.
The letter Of Col Hamtramck to the
Committee who invited him to attend tho
Locofoco Festival has produced such a
twitchiDg and sqairming among the lead
|ers, that VIC are induced to repeat the dose,
and we therefore lre-publish Col. H's an
swer to the Committee:
SHEPHERpsTowS. Aug. II, le4S
Gentlemcn:-Yoar letter Of this date has this
moment been received. inviting me as the late
Colonel Of the Virginia Regiment, 70 public
festival given by the democratic party III Jeiicr-
son in conhexion With their brethren Of the adj
joining Counties
thank you kindly, Gentlemen, for the invita-
tion, and however sratifed may feel at The
greetings and welcome homen Of my fellow
citizens, | am constrained 10 decline your polite
invitation, as the FESTIVAL" seems to have in
view the defeat OF onr old Chief--whom the enc
mics of our country could never defeat, while
the Soldiers who served under him are compli-
mcnted with an invitation TO the meeting.
am, Gentlemen, respectfully, &
Your obcdient servt.
JOHN F. HAMTRAMCK.
Messrs. Butchcr, Washington, Davenport,
Beall and ,Opie. Coiamiitec.
The Locos may as we'll confess the truth
first as last Certain floating rumors had
come to their ears that Col I'll was waver-
ing il his support Of Gen. Taylor, else
they would certainly not have put them
selves to the trouble Of despatching q speI
cial messenger on the morning Of the Bari
becue for Col. IIamtramck. The disap-
pointment at finding Col: H. adhering
With 50 much firmness to the Wing cause,
md the good-naturcd shot at them in his
reply, was enough to rufiie the tcmpcrs Of
even gentle spirits.
As they attack the Old Hero of Buena
Vista with virulehcc and all sorts ofcalumr
ny, Col II. must expect to come in for bis
share, as that is / way they have of show
ng their appreciation Of yalor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-09-07

The FIRST letter Of Gen. Taylor, in rela-
ton to his becoming candidate for Pre-
Fsident, was written to the Editor of the
New Lisbon (Ghio) Palladium, and is one
that seemed to commend him warmly to
the Wings Of the Union. We re-publish
that letter now for the purpose Of showing
that, when the idea Of being candidate
for President was first presented to him,
he frankly ayowed himself VINO, who
should SEVER BE DEVOTED N INDIVIDUAL.
OPINION 10 THE PRINCIPLES OF THAT rAR-
|rY."
Read this letter attentively, Wings Of
the Union! This letter, with . knowledge
| of Gen. Taylor's character, Is all the
voucher we want for Gen. Taylor's Wing
Principles Mat III.
HsarorxRTERs ARmT Or OccuPsrtoS,
| Matamoras, July 81, 1876
| Dsan SIN: By Yesterdays mail received
your letfer Of the 18th June, and have given the
subject 10 which Il refers, some serious reelection
and consideration. feel very grateful TO you,
sir. and to my fellow-citixens who with YOU have
depressed The very 1aitering desire 70 place my
name in nomination for the Presidency, but Il BE-
comes me sincerely and frankly % acknowledge
lis Won that for that Office have no aspirations
whatever. Although no politician. having Il
ways held mY self al0of from The cleaners Of party
polifics. Il An "A WING. AND SHALL
lEVEK BE DEVOTED IN INDIVIDUAL
lOPlNION TO TIE PRINCIPLES OF
THAT PARTY,
| Even If the sabiec. which you have ii your lei
Iief opened 10 me were acceptable At any time,
have noi he lcisurc % attend 70 i now,. The VI
eOr0us prosecution Of Tie war with Mexico .,
Important 10 he Interests ofmY country, demands
IcFery m1u1eni Of ny present time, and i Is ri
esrni desire 3 trizg y q p<ely eai toserd5t
win % ~. wishes ioryo1r health and pros
prfis I ,4 siees5::y {enIs !.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-09-07
THE FOREIGN NEWS.

The Britannia which arrived week be-
fore last, brought accounts Of bad weather,
threatening the ,Laryests, along with APP
prehensions Of an increase Of the potato
rot, which was again beginning to create
some alarm in each Of the three kingdoms.
1t appears from the news by the Niagars,
that these evils, and the fears Of them, have
not diminished, and that they have do
cided effect upon the price of breadstuffs
and provisions, which will be. noted with
interest by American farmers and Dial.
K*H N
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-09-07

There being high wind during a great por
ton ofthe time, the task Of taking 6e ring wa.
rendered much more difficult than usual.
\ MIR. Bennett L. Norris was declared the vie
torious Knight Messrs MILAN and A. NJ Al
len, being tied made new trial, when the laiiel
took the ring, and Mr.. MILAN only touched il
Mr. Allen eAs therefore to select the first Maid
of Honor, and Mr. MILAN the second
There being tie between Messrs. Harris
Jolife, Engle. B. B. Washington, T. D. Moore
and Mauingly, new Trial was had, when
Messrs. Harris, Engle, Moore, aud Maningly
each took the ring-and upon the next trial, Mr.
Harris alone carried il of, and was declared to
be entitled To the selection Of the third Maid Of
Honor.
The contest being thus ended the Knights
were drawn up in line, in front of the large por-
tico Of the Hotel, to make their selection Of the
ladies to be distinguished on the occasion.
Mr.. NoRRis selected Miss FANNIE ALLEN of
Clarke, as the Queen Of Love and Beauty.
and brought up on the point Of his lance the
wreath with which she was to be dccoraied--
which the Presiden, placed upon her lovely brow,
accompanying the act with an appropriate and
eloquent address. The Queen bowed, and re-
eeived most gracefully this token of distinction.
Mr. 4. NJ. ALLEN selected Miss LrcY Ma
SHALL Of Kentucky, as the First Maid of Honor.
Mr. MILLAs selected Miss MaRr MaRsnALL,
also Of Kentucky, as the Second Maid Of Honor.
Mr.. HiRms selected Miss Mary Fl. GALA
HER Of Winchester, as the Third Maid Of Honor.
Andeaeh was decorated with wreath suitable
to the occasion.
The company then separated, to prepare for
dinner. A sumptuous repast was served up by
Mr.. Jordan, Of which many hundreds partook.
and the afternoon was spent in various amuse-
ments. rof-
The pre- parations f..s, -.nree next successful
he-ans and The Maids Of Honor-ihe other
nights also appearing iniheir appropriate cos
mes. Afer promenading the room, the Queen
as conducted TO her seat upon handsome
Irone erected for the occasion, where, with her
Lads Of Honor in attendance, she received the
beisance and congratulations Of her numerous
,tinue and visitors, with much grace, and prov
BY her elegant and modest bearing that the
ouor was well bestowed.
This ceremony being over, the Queen, the
faids Of Honor, and the victorious Knights, form
1 the first eotilloa; afier which the whole COM i
any entered into the merry dance. Several
haraeiers were rersonaicd by gentlemen present
-amoug ihem. Richard the Third BY Mr.. 7.
,-ll Of Winchester, and a Spanish Cavalier
: Dr.. G-l Of Washington.
Every thing passed or pleasantly, and the Ball
rasclosed about o'clockin the morning thus end
no one Of the most agreeable evenings eSerspent
i -. - ~. ,..,,nuanr the scenes heing Alto
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-09-07
EXCHANGE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

The advertisement of 7, NJ. McILHASY,
the worthy Proprietor of the Washington
City Exchange Hotel, viii be found in an
other column. We have .partaken of his
good cheer on several occasions, and al
ways found him genuine whole-soulcd
Virginian. The Exchange is The vir-
ginia House. in Washington,47and richly
does it merit the appellation, for it is con-
Quoted on most liberal scale. Easy of
access, yet free from the noiso and confu-
sion of'most Of the Hotels, it occupies ono
ofthe most desirable locations in the City.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-09-07
POLITICAL INrELLIcExCE.

Mr.. Fillmore has received letter Of
congratulation from General Taylor
Taylor says he has no doubt the name
Fillmore will prove tower Of strength y
the wing cause in tho Northern States.
He expresses qualification at being associ-
ated upon the ticket with a man SO distin-
guished as Fillmore, and says, also, that
be does not doubt but the dissensions IN
the democratic party Of New York will
give that State to the wings. Fillmore has
replied. -
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-09-07

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The Tonrn.m.nt a IL r,.s.,;.,, ,x-,...
Sulphur, ihehsh snnonnced win serr .hor, 81
dee. rcnl 81 handsomely On FRIDAY i,st Il ~
prcsenes ~ large coneourse of l.i... 80 -
teincu. The following L ! La of u. o.r.-9. ~
ts =, - - 80 - .s.on
tiDbALL- ksq- PTEaisaf
ts @.o-o1 = LoSo. DlaFsial
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"a ~ an. iss9sr.o, 80
lii a Naddnx- Winche,ier.
1 - Io-rrh Enrle. Jeferson.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-09-07
lsarn, says the baltimore sun5v~~

isarn, says the baltimore Sun5vAsI
Evnsfe has recently been put in circulation
in this city, osanterfeit 81 Of the Wash
tngtoa eeanty (Mdl Bank, letter A. No.
2l9. The yignette is aprofile eagle fly
ing over the ocean. The word aWilliams-
port" is very indistinct, and in small Ro-
man capitals. The figure a5' is on each
corner of the note, and also each side Of
the eagle. The note we have seen is paya-
bleto w. S. Dali, and. dated June 6, 1876.
Tho words Washington County Bank
are in large Roman, but very indistinct
capitals, BY which they can be easily de
tected
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-09-07
llExRf w. DAVIS. ESQ.
or Alexandria.


This gentleman delivered an address pf great
power before the Jefferson Rough ard ke1cy
Club a The Conrs House on yesterday eyentng.
4 vas indeed splendid cfoft q he mind and
tor close reasoning elevasei thought and eie-
quent delivery. has nos been surpassed auF'ng
the canv as
The principal topic considered was TIE use. e.
rather the abuse, IT tie Veto power, u, ne lase
Administrations. The whole subject underwent
a thorough analyiieal examination from the Adj
minis,ralion Of Presiden, Washington down e
that Of Mr.. Polk; and he recent unwarTaniable
nses Of that kingly power were dwels on With
i masierl, power. Searching, scashing, are,
blasting, was the powered words as they esrared
from bosom warmed up with sense Of ne
wrongs that had heen committed and The Consti-
iuiion lhathad been outraged by the abuses ufthe
Veto power.
Being Just on the point 81 putting our paper 10
lt--ass, we can g1 no further into review oil Mr..
Q oe Pr Those who were fortunate enough
ladies and sentens- ,,,.s ,h,.,..a 5, ~
RIGA intellectual rcpast they ~
the truths you heanl, Democrats, and ifvoa srllr
remain on the side Of The Presideni Is arraycd
against the win oflhe people, we win give you 40
Iltohardness Of heart AMI r..s,la..
The Cumberland tsid.) Civilian speaks
lin laudatory terms Of a speech made By Ak
DREW HUNTER, Esq, whilst on visit there
last week Mr.. II was called on without
notice, at sort Of impromptu meeting of
the Wings, and being ever aready'' to do
battle for the good cause, he accepted the
invitation, Tho Civilian says Mr.
HUI Joke for two hours IN his power,
full anu argumentatiye style, and not ;
word was lost BY . single listener in the
crowd
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-09-07

The New York Courier and Enquirer
states that Hon. B. ]. Butler has been re-
moved By the President from the Office Of
q. s. District Attorney in that city, and
Mr. Charles 1IcYean appointed in his
stead.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-09-07
KENTUCKY FoR TAYLoN.

According 10 tie Louisziass.. =
Mr.. Crittcnden sap-avass n henfucky'
-, a,,r;.ss-arof numbers Of Democrats
= we'd their determination to voto
Tor Gen. Taylor. lie adds, that, if any
one OF these Democrats voted for himself,
he is not aware Of it He confidently DO.
lieyes that Kentucky will 60 for Ia, lor by
j majority Of 10000.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-09-07
DIsGRUNTLED.

The Locofoco papers (remarks the Alex
andria Gazettel are terribly enraged with
the Wings Of Albany They condemn,
iatoto, their recent course in refusing to
secede from Gen. Taylorll They think
such conduct inexcusable and unjustifia-
blelll They complain of the disappoints
ment they have experienced I'LL
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-09-07
The branch 4 5F POSITION.

man can telllwhat "a day may bring
forth" How far, then, must the develop
ments Of nine calendar months be beyond
the roach Of moral prescience Not more
than nine months ago, says the Richmond
Wh;o The Richmond Enqpirar-.-.a-ti'''
,u.sS;no,on IIn;on. ..siAr Wings who yo-
49,. .so0ert c. Winthrop as Speaker Of
the House Of Representatives; and what
does the reader suppose was the ground
of objectioaa Why, that he had eBgraft-
ed upon the Oregon biii q ls45, the pre-
else Wilmot proviso which Mr.. Polk has
since signed in the very same billll
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-09-07
MR.. HALE,s WITHDRAWAL.

Atameeting ofthe Free Soil advocates,
held in Boston, on Tuesday, Mr.. John r.
Hale, read long letter, in which he With
draws his name q an abolition candidate
for the Presidency. He strongly recon-
mcnds hisfriends 70 support the nominees
Of the Buffalo Convention.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-09-07
THR rEELrN6 81 NEW YoRK.

A letter was received in Boston, . day
or two since, from one Of the most distin-
|guished and intelligent Wings in the
State Of New York in which he states that
General TAYLOR win share plsuaiity
Of roles IL every edpaty Of the Sdts, sars
o1,e. .
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-09-07
APPOINTMENT or JUDGE.

The President of the United States
appointed William A. Hal, A. D.; -
to be Associate Justice
Court of the Unit 'Sames iurney' WY
tory of OpscePt.
l.,,,.i:,,As.,i was foruerly citizen Of Har-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-09-07
SPEECH OF DIR. WEBSTER.
In FAVOR Of Taylor Ind Fillmore.

The Hon. Daniel Websteriefned his position,
on Friday afternoon. in sfech Of about one
hour and a hall, delivered bdbre an asscmblage
Of some two thousand perSns, al Marshlield,
Massachusetts,. His APPEARANCE was hailed
with loud applause, and IS speech received
with great enthusiasm. Hftook strong grounds
in favor OF Gen. Zachary Taylor, and said that
he did not believe that discrimination had any
thing 70 do with the slave1 question. He was
alsoverv severe against Nn Buren,. The fol-
lowing brief sketch Of HI marks, We copy from
the New York Heral
He said be bel i'm to be an ho-
nest man, whose & had ever been
marked by . high sense fhonor. Hewas
a man oflittla pfetensiot modest and un-
assuming. He had beef candidate for
the presidency = bebre the Philadel-
phia Convention. ls fairly nomina-
ted BY that Cow be believed him
to be a vhigs and tried to disgrace
him and the other Wig general, Scott, By
putting democratic civilian in command
over them He did pt believe the slave
~ question had any Aing to do with his
nomination. The convention believed
him to be wing; thought him the best
man under existing circumstances, and
therefore nominated him. Mr.. Webster
spoke At some length, inlyindicating the
wings Of the convention, md extolling the
character Of General Taylor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-09-07

Tho FREQ Soil Convention, which met
At Woodstock on tho Goth July, have ].
dopted Martin Van BUREN as their can.
didato, and appointed ! committee to I'd.
dress the people Of Virginia
The following Electoral Ticket was pre-,
sc,,tad and adnnfod Ea.s@F 49,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-09-07

Nho lave proitsirf a. A. r,,.. :.
-lset Ptes years srr s.s,,s, ra'.o . q ~
fts7drats q theif profession. 4, . 80 p1ae.'
ward q once. and sei,ling 81 =. n, ''ns 'OF-
WE WANT MONEY Ann as,s o,a score, s, e.
~ We have been laboripe Il, 80. -, Z
ysa's 'oI large number who have nrys, ~, -
~ I, Solitary picayune, and VIC ranno, . nd
80 game any longer Our paper.p--ssps bin,
gar 'sps-iounders bin. and opSsdsee expenses,
must Be met and We relrun eiose who are our
dsoioFs % iiquidai. ne claims against Us. We
Wish Il 70 b. dIsfiDedy understood that NE de.ire
one and al NO are indebted. 10 hoe ne n.,g
.aa ssee y e aat paSf II isAat may h due ~.
faironsi Come forward and as.is, .. ana =.
~. 'u'h',a you 7 paper more worthy Of your
suPp0A = = our Intention % enlarge In a few
r.s.. aaa - aessie funds TOT that purpose
" nos N ihls our earnest and neccs-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-09-07


Ala meeting &C tie Rough and Ready
Club at the court House, Il August
Court. resolution vas adopted authors.
ing The President 70 appoint twelve Dele
gates from each Precinct, 70 represent this
county in The Wing State Convention, 70
assemble in Lexington. Rockbridge coun,
~, on the 9th Of September, instant
The President has selected The following
gentlemen, and il Is expected that such Is
can make il convenient viii attend
cuARLEsrowN.
~, 49, :, .gnlsr VIM. +. Turner,
Nn- r. MOTIFS 7anry L. Ehy.
James McDaniel, JameS Dr-kellv
benl. Iomiinson. John Thomson:
| IIARfERs-FERn4
n w, Washington. Tailor Duke.
isaac nenkle, Chas. Cameron. Sen.
VIM: I, Daagheriy, F. Beckham,
x. y. English, Thos T. Earnshaw
~ o. Allison, Joseph 6. Davis
I" IMAM Mccoy. William Mcclure.
ssrITHrIELD:
George ~ Beckwith, Anthony Kennedy.
Dasld Joseph Harley,
Walter Shirley, j. HIN Pendleion.
Or Charles scolIey, Joseph Hout,
~. "a. Nelson, Thomas Licklider
a'A--------- -snEruEKDsTowN. II
James A. Chapline, Col J f. Hamtramck,
Alex. r. Boielcr, Thos. Harris Towner
James v. Moore, DR.. j. REYNOLDS.
John g. Waipert VIM. II Fouke,
Jacob A. Entler, Joseph Welshans,
John NJ. Jeweit J. C. Shindler.
Dr.. H. Taylor, VIM. Nc Mnrran.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-09-07

~ We recl>r OR ,cknouIcirlaeno d
It1rI I.II a. ~ l<''ci1as rIa<s 4 4. er..n
~ @'>- d 1r><tc.kt Lay >l.e sl&s1sh.
4|.4 mr.. Nd D. s>nc 1o,i. Sla in.rircf
y -. ssrc'<rs f..,iss. silt he'd ~ ssni. 4,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-09-07
A YARD OF PEACHES.

Wehavc received from Mr.. G. w. Ran
SONS garden, branch taken from one Of hi:
Peach trees, a yard in length, on which are
clustered upwards of forty peaches, per
fcctly formed, and Of the size of Pbss ! |
grown walnut They resep'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-09-07
FUNERAI..rant. Mason, killed in
.,prat Ol .1,-...l......Iy

Mexico sealfnitary and civic procession.
new. JOB Guest delivered an impressive
prayer; and r. 2. Swami, Esq, an eloquent
Grafton.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-09-07
GALLANT soDiERs.

Mr. SniTH CRANE, MO was engaged in
all the severe battles from Vera Cruz
through the Valley to te City of Mexico,
has returned to his fricas in this county.
He has been absent nealy two years, and
whilst battling the eneby displayed that
true chivalric feeling fhiehs marks the
bearing of the gcntlemal and soldier.
Messrs JAMES DowsSG. NATHAN HA.
FER and 'JosErH BRowSIwho Joined Cant
Mason's Mounted Rifeie have each re-
ceived an honorable discharge at Jefferson
Barracks, No, and mayI expected home
in the course of few d6s. They were
in the blOOdiest battles bat took place in
Mexico, and deserve UNIVERSAL common.
dation for the gallantry hey exhibited on
each trying occasion.
We notice also DR.. J1x SNYDER, ma.
tive of this town, amongthe returned vo.-
unteers. He had SERVED as Lieutenant
in regiment of Tennessee Yolnn4-----1