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Washington telegraph., 1848-01-12


December 5, lsi7
Dear Sur |, would give me pleasure 10 aid bv
my vote IN placing You IA the char Of the House
Of Representatives, Ba, have no personal hope.
OF Tears TO dictate my course IN the mallef aud the
great consideration for me must be that of the pol
icy which the Speaker will impress on the action
Of the House,
Not 10 trouble you with slsgcalilns as 10 sub.
bofdinale points. there are somu leading questions
on which Il may be presumed that YOU have srl.
rdpufpose. May |, respectfully inquire, wheth.
sr, Il elected speaker. II 1t is your intention
So 10 constitute the Committee Of Foreign Re.
lation. aud of Ways and Means a. to arres, The
existing war
So 10 constitute the Committee on Territories
as to obsifuc, the legal establishment. Of Slavery
within any Territory;
So 10 constitute the Committee on tho JuduIa.
~ as TO favor the repeal OF the laS u Feb IL,
%, which denies trial by Jury to persons charged
with being slaves; to give fair aud favorable con.
siefalion 10 the question Of the repeal Of lhoss
acts Of Congress, which nov sustain Slavery ia
this Dislre,, aud 10 further such msasurrs a. may
be 10 the power af eongTrsA to remedy the erieg.
anees of which Massachusetts, complains At the
hands ei South Cafolina, ia respect 10 III treat.
menl Of her eililsns
| should feel much obliged to you for reply AT
your early convenience, aud should BE- happy to
be Perlnitied 10 eommunicate IL or its substance.
ietnme gentleman who entertain similar views
to niue on tbs class Of questions
am, dear 81, with great personal es,esm,
Your friend aul servant.
JOHN &. fALfREY.
Washington telegraph., 1848-01-12

InE WAE-Sume of the leading facts
disclosed by the Presidents Message aud
lis accompanying documents, are thu. set
briefly forth IN the New York Courisr.
The first Of these facts is, that ol peacs
an early and satisfactory peace-no pros.
pee, Is held out That mosI desirable con.
sumailon--desitablc IN every ground ul na.
uunal economy, national morality aud com.
mon humanily-is as distant apparently, a.
on the day when the cannon ur Gen. ray.
lor were first pointed IRON the lelt bank Of
Tho klo Gnnde upon the public square Of
Maiamoros.
The seron' is that o'hef '1rse jemanl.
lnf toidicis age 90 b. mad. upon rur t.uu,
'fy. The War Dcmrimyn, gs.ima.o .os thu
drhalencT 10 The Trgula, regiments now in
the held, A.
nen' '''.''. '..'..,.., 1000
'oiuh'ef iOrtc. c...'.....,.,. l2,b0O
'"aI' '''''',....s.. 2OOOU
We hrsl need, then. 10000 men 10 on
up The ShcicoH regiments now In the serv.
icr-and in addition, the secretary asks Tor
Ten new regiments, equal to 10000 men,
and lor authority TO call ou, an additional
volunteer force Of 10000 mrn--lhus max.
lng the aggregate 10 be called for $4,000
men. But We have now in the field 49,.
bOo men-masing an aggregate OF 93, 500
soldlors--wiihOut enumcrating the tens OF
thousands whom battles and worse than bat.
ties, climate aud disease, have swcp, out
Of cIistenos.
The third ia, that in addition 10 the foriy.
sercn million, Of debt now existing, TO tho
expenditure Of the twelve millions, in the
Treasury, when this Administration came
into power, and to tho expenditure of the
whole ordinary revenue-new loans TO the
pos'ible--and nc add more than probable,
amount Of thirty eigh milions-are asked
f0f.
Ths fourth and last is, that the perma.
neni military occupation Of Mexico seems
more than half resolved upon by the Er.
eculive-and that at any rate, he recon.
mends the immediate organization Of Ter
rltorlal Government Tor New Mexico and
The CalIlornias--ours only by tho sword--.
on The same iooIng as he recommends
territorial government lor Oregon, ours by
undi,Pulod right.
Washington telegraph., 1848-01-12

"CmoLERA," says Hefapaih, tho great
chemist, is caused by putrid animal poison,
and that poison is destroyed by chlorine
gas, and heat Of 800 deg. Fahrenheit"
Washington telegraph., 1848-01-12

A comfOrab bic four wheeled carriage,
with brown ornaments and iron wheels,
has been recently discovered in a three
story house dug out al PompeIi.
Washington telegraph., 1848-01-12
From a. boston pnllu Aldermen

TnE cnoleg Of SfEaKEs.-A publication hay.
ing been made In some Of the papers, Of what
parpotts 10 be the substance Of u eoTrrspondrnee
which took place between Mr ralfry aud Mr..
Winthrop, on the eve Of the election Of Speaker.
a friend Of Que Of the parties believing il to be
due 10 both that the correspondence should be
published 10 full, has procured Tor Us a cppy of IT.
with authority for 1t, insertion in our paper;
Copy Of letter from Hon. G.. Pallry 10
Hon Il, c. Winthrop, dated.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-06-01
LIFE INSURANCE.

We have on more than one occasion endeay-
ored 70 impress upon the public the importance
Of life insurance
We now repeat, that II should be acontrolling
thought, to know how to provide for ones house.
hold ID case ofdeath. How, then, is this thought
to be carried into efect3 Why, by taking out q
policy upon the life of,those upon whose exist
ence that household owes Its dependence.
There canbe no easier or cheaper mode ofleav,
ing the widow and orphan with a comfortable de.
pendence, than by the heal of every family de-
posting comparatively trifing sum annually
in the Golfers Of Life Insurance Society. And
who Is il that cannot, by proper economy, afford
to make such a deposite for the benefit Of his
wife and children, when it has been Established
beyond the shadow Of doubt that 10 the fore.
thought and prudence Of many men, in insurine
their lives hundreds, nay thousands, who other
wise would have beenleft in penury and want
have been rescued from the unprotecting hand Of
a cold and cherries world 4
There never has been or never can be a more
valuable " Savings Institution, - than is afforded
by the. Life Insurance Associations ofthc present
day.
The above sound reflections we take from The
Richmond Republican, and would respectfully
suggest the praticability of calling on Mr.. JAMES
J. MiLEER, who is Agent for Life Insurance
Company. Lay out small sum Of money which
may be expended in way that may be Of meal
culable benefit to your family should you be call.
ed of before you have laid up an adequacy for
their maintenance
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-06-01


We are r1ined % an.odncc ii, desih q he
Rev. Joax Mzrsnk4s. D. D.. Who died Al New
AIbapy, Inliana, On lie le,E ui,iulo. IN he 77.h
year q his ses.< Df. Mathews was Professor
.of Theoiosy ii he Theological Seminary in
New Albeny. afthe time q bis deccase, and vas
rnl.rkab;e fof his many christian virtues, pos
|sessins character pure and unsullied as The
Alpine h1EeE On The hosom a he e,crnal snou. :
His demise was sudden and unexpected 10 his
fiehds, though be vas ever ready 70 obey The
summons On Tie morning Of his decrase be
hadsnbmified % surgical operation, afler which
he rapidly passed away.
DR.. NJ was native Of North Carolina, from
which siSie he removed % Marsinsbury IN this
s,ais, and from hence 10 shepherds,ownS v here
|hec0aiinued b reside untl his dep.riureIfor he
West preaching also in this place. Harpers-FeI-
y, and various other places IN our county.
About eighiaen years since, he was called 70 .
Protessorship in the Theological Seminary jim
Indiana-which Ins,iintion was buili up and
watched over with faihcrly cars By The de-
ceased.
large circle Of old and attached friends will
hear Of the deaih Of DR.. Mathews with painful
emotions. His richest enlogy may be found in
the sentiment under our obituary head, ''thai
there was lackingsin him no one element essen
tial to the character Of that most dignifed Of all
human beings, faithful christian minister
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-06-01
rHE PEOPLES tAsD,DAtt yos vnEsrpEsT,
GEN. ZACH. TAYLOR.


We hare been favored Swiih the following ex-
traeis % leiier from reliable source al WASH
insiop:
-Dear Sir Ipromised, on parting with you,
q ini5rm yon q the state ofslhings here. de-
ierred 4 until now. iarfhe purpose Of seeing what
eject The result Of The deliberations Of the Loco
foeo conxenfinn might have upon Gen. Taylor's
prospects ! am happy 10 say, hey are besier
than 81 any period during the session. and are
brigh,ening every day. n Taylor does no, set
the npmina,ion. shall pot again venture 70 pre-
diet result in any cdE.
1.-THE ticket d the Locsfoco party was framed
| in anticipation Of Taylor's nomination. S.
strong were the evidences Of bis Increasing
strength that they were forced. very reluctantly,
TO abandon their farorite, Mr.. Clay, and prepare,
with tro Generals at their head, u meet Old
Rough and Ready. Their proceedings were, as
usual quite harmenioEs-alf hay ing escaped. so
far as can learn, without bloody noses-lhough
the Bamburners and Old Hunkers threaten ter
rifle things against each othrl And II Is said
the Landowners mean 10 set up for themselves.
Seen. cass's headquarters are al the Tyler Ho-
Tel. He has large flag suspended from his win
dow, and already considers himself Commander
in Chief Some Of hts faithful soldiers COM
handed by Lieut.. Richie and other subalierns
had jollifeation last night--in the progress Of
(which they marched 10 front of the Generals
tent, and gave him three cheers. The General
made his appearance on the stand, and edited
them with harangue, full Of love, and glory,
and patriotism after which, have no doubt, be
had pleasant dreams
+ 4 think the Loeos now despair Of carrying
New York against Taylor. with Clay as their
opponent they would still hope 10 healihe breach
Several members Of Congress, who have hereto
fore held of, have within the las, few DAYS come
out for Taylor. 1 do not believe there arc five
members Of both Houses who now think il expe-
dent to nominate Mr. Clay"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-06-01

The passageaef this Distinguished ckieiiain,
from New York TO Frederick, Md, has been
more like The triumphal advance Of the Hero Of
many holly contested Geld, than thar il an ar
raigned and disgraeed officer which position
The Administration have Iabored with in indus
iry worthy q beitcr cause 10 place Gen. Scott.
Every where along the route has he been mel
with lhnndcfs Of applause. and the heats of the
people have opened up IN sympathy and expand
ed in gratitude rowaristhis noble and gslIan. old
soldier.
In each Of the large cities tens Of thousands
turned out 10 honor this illnsifious msan, who
has borne 50 meekly and patiently the "slunrigki-
eous and unholy" treatment Of the Adpinistra-
tion and its minions. who sought with al efiron-
terry unparalleled to pluck the victorious garland
from the lofty brow Of WINFIELD Scorr, 10 girdle
that Of Gideon j. IsiRo,c!
Gen. Scott arrived in the City Of frederick,
Nd, on Monday Hast, where the Court ,If Inqui-
~ win recommencc and continue its iLyestiga-
tons into the truth Of the charges aud speei6ca-
lions which were brought up whilst holding their
sessions in Mexico.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-06-01
BARNBURNER INDIGNATION.

Little idea can be formed of the bifter feeling
of The New, York Barnburners, against the nom
ination of Mr.. Cass, except BY the perusal Of
their papers. The Troy IN. W Budget has
hoisted the name of John A. Dix for President
II says
"The Baltimore Convention has accomplished
a feat which will long be remembered among the
remarkableseve in the political history Of the
country, Khas broken up the democratic party
of the nation!
The representative of parish meeting Of
forty persons east BiRe votes in the Convention.
while the great State OF New York was wholly
disfranchised We doubt not the democracy II
this State win be presented with candidate wor-
thy Of support"
On the same subject, the New York Globe,
whose editor was al the convention, saws:
Lewis Cas- viii want from inv to one him.
dred thousand votes Of carrying the Electoral
ticket Of New York. The man who thinks other
wise. knows little Of tie extent ofthe popular in
dignation respecting the outrage committed on
the New York democracy Areyolution n mar.
ties Is at hand. The honest of all parties will
come together, and the democracy OF the Union
win become purified
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-06-01
GEN. scoTT's RECEPTION
sM.tle Cir nf Ncn York

The New York correspondent ofthe Inselligen-
Ger says that the reception Of Gen. WINrIELD
Scorr, in New York, on Thursday last, was
grand and imposing-worthy Of his character
and eminent services, and that great metropolis
Of the country. The military display was as
large and beautiful as has been seen in that city
for many years, and the cdncourse Of .;ciiizens
who turned out to join in the reception WAS i'm
mense. The Battery and Broadway werethrong-
ed, and sidewalks, and every door and window
Of building that could afford view Of the Pro
cession were occupied. The steamer which
broughtthe GENERAL from Elizabeth Poiptarriv-
ed at Castle Garden at two oeIock, wherd he was
received as the guest Of the city by the Mayor
Afler reviewing the troops on thes Battery, the
procession was formed and proceeded up Broad
way, the distinguished Guest being !greeted
wherever he passed BY the enthusiastic cheers of
the multitude
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-06-01
REFRIGERAroRs.

Mr.. JAMES J. MILLEa has on hand, al his Gro
Gerry establishment, Refrigeralors of a vastly SUI
perior order. Great Improvements have been
made in these articles within short time. and
those on hand are of the latest patterns. Il APP
pears that galvanized iron has been substituted for
the interior lining and shelving, in lieu OF zinc,
thereby enabling the manufacturers to offer them
entirely free from orydiSatiaa or corresioa, and
consequently void Of that disagreeable odour
which has heretofore been 50 Objectionable in
other Refrigerators.
We have seen certificates of the value Of
these Refrigerators from some of the first men al
the country. Among others, the late Ex-Presi-
dent Adams, Mr.. Webster, Mr.. Buchanan, Mr..
Cave Johnson, Rev. Bishop Waugh, Rev. DR..
Durbin, Mr.. Gales, Mr.. Preston, &c, &c., suffi-
cient to prove thai there is no mistake about their
Utility.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-06-01

twill s. recolleciei tia, he nine votes Of the
Stale q South Carolina were cast in the Demo
critic Naii0nal Convention BY Gen. Command
e, who was himself only appointed By small
meeting in the Town Of Georgetown, IN thai
State, in which the people Of the Stale did not
participate This was selfcons,imted authority
with vengeancc-savoring mighty litilc Of De
mocraey. He thus cast the whole nine vo,cs, al
though the Charleston Mercury declares that
the South Carolina Democracy appointed no de-
legates 70 the Baltimore Convention, having q
prophetic iniimation, il would seem. that the
Convention might nominate g Louis Glass; OF
some other equivocaiing beirayer Of our rights
such is is language" and call upon Us TO
vole far him y
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-06-01
GREAT FIRE IN BALTIMORE.
Sirty Houses Burned

The city Of Baltimore has been visited with a
very destructive fire. Ibrokeout on last Sunday
afternoon, in cotton factory known as I.exipg-
ton Factory, situated on Lexington street between
Fremont and Poppleion streets Thu sOld
WhitWoEth Factory" was destroyed. Seven
three-story brick houses on Cove alleyj which
runs parallel with the two factory buildihgs up
on the east side, was soon enveloped in flames,
and the roof and most Of the wood work de.
lstroyedi these, we were informed, belonged to
Mr.. J. Wise. Meanwhile, the raging Flames
were taking northwest direction, owing to
strong southeast wind, which was prevailing ut
the time, and soon enveloped fhe houses OF Rock
street, running from Lexington to Saratoga, of
which nineteen were soon destroyed: On Jack
son court, which runs from Rock street awards
Fremont street, 16 houses, the whole number
therein, were soon entirely destroyed A row Of
= two-stoy dwellings on Lexington street, west
of Knoxis factory, were also destroyed, aud two
large two-story dwellings, on the opposite side Of
the street took fire from the heat and we're de-
stroyed.
lnone Of these houses, a fireman received Sc
we're bruise from the falling in of the rafters.-
Some others, we understand were likewise
slightly Injured at the same time. The two lat
Ter dwellings were owned and occupied by Mr..
Joshua Dryden and Mr.. J. g. Williams. A
dwelling at the cornerof Lexington street and
Core alley, on the east side Of the factory, was
also considerably injured. From the above il
win be seen that 6fty-eight dwelling honsts, be-
sides the two large factory buildings were con-
sumed.
BY this destructive fire, between two and three
hundred persons have been deprived of heir
homes, many Of whom have lost the whole Of
their furniture and elothing.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-06-01
A vOLUNYEER DROWNED.

Welean dat HExPY X CosRaD, Of Warren
County, who volpnieered under L. Washington
IN this place and Who was at the rendezvous
here for some nonihs, was drowned about a mile
from Old Point Comfort (Fort Monroe.) on
Monday afternoon, The s3d ult Ii appears lie
had gone out for The purpose Of bathing, but
whilst in the water, suddenly sunk. to rise no
more. His remains were found after a long
search, and buried with the honors Of war, on the
9Th. He j. represented as having been a good
soldier, and well used to handling the musket.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-06-01

| Whole number Of votes cast 25i ;-necessar,
to a choice I1O.
General LEWIS CAss, Of Michigan, havin,
thus received more than two-fhirds of the vote
cast, was declared to be the Locofoco candidat.
for President.
Alter this. the several delegations present
pledged that the States they represented would
abide the decision Of the Convention,
At the opening Of session, Mr.. Foreman, d
Georgia, submitted resolutions proposing that, a.
the Barnbnrner Delegates bad declined seats il
the Convention, the Hunker Delegation BE- per
mitted TO cast the vote Of New York, andthat in,
Convention shouldrepudiate the Wilmot proyi
so.
The fntroduction these propositions produce,
considerable commotion, and afier brief debate
they were Withdrawn.
Mr. Cone, Of Georgia, then submitted reso
luton, which was adopted, that the delegations
from each State appoint committee OF one I,
prepare and report such resolutions as were pro
per to be adopted BY the Convention.
The following nominations for Vice Presiden
were then made: Gen. WIN. o. BurLER, of XIV.
Gen. JoHS A. QrrrMaN; Gen. BEM. G. How
ARP, Of Md; JoHs Y. Mason, Of va; WIN. r.
KNo, Of Ala, and jas. J. McKAY, ofN.
Gen. Benz. G. Howard rose md s.;d ~, /.
had hs,rd Ia. e.S,,.r 80 anu sara uia. ~
49,. 8. isehnss " pIide ms name an
lu.inscu " inc Deiegation OF his state as can
didate for the high Office Of Vice President Of the
United States. This was honor enough for him
and he respectfully, declined being considered As
candidate for that Office, preferring TO remain as
one Of the people.
Affer speech BY Mr.. Dickinson, the vote for
Vice President was taken with the following re-
suit; Butler III Quitman "a; Mason 81
King 26; Mckay i3i Davis I. Virginia cast
her vote for Mason.
The fwo-thirds xnle recurring 16s votes %
msi.e ..sel.c,;s.a ,,,sr. ~. - ,.h,,;oa
rns as~..s -. Z = -
:. men Ploeeeueu % second pai-
lot which resulted a. follows, and in the nomi-
nation Of Major General WiLLilM o. BuTl.ER Of
Kentucky as Vice President Of the United
States
FOR Bniier.-Malne y, New Hampshire 9,
Massachusetts u Vermont9, Rhode Island 4,
LonneelIs9 y 9, rsnnsylva1la - DelavAre :.
No q Virginia - veorg1a ~ Flotida 2,
saas s9.Is -, nentucky y Ohio II
In9laaa ~ Aalehlsah n missouri z, Iowa lllis
III III = 3 ,;,,o,n ~, 80 -. -,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-06-01
WINCHESTER MEDICAL coLLEGE

We again remind such of our readers as take
an interest in the subject, that the Commencement
Of this institution will be held on Satarlay eve
ming next, at O'Clock, when diplomas will be
presented to the graduates The Valedictory
address will be delivered by DR.. McGriaE, Pro
lessor Of Surgery.
The Institution has had thus far successful
career, and the third session in October will be
commenced under very encouraging auspices.
The exercises win take place in the Presbyte-
tian Church on Leudoun street
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-06-01
IMPORTANT MISSION.

DR.. WooD Of Philadelphia. DIR. BloELow or
Boston, and DR.. McGunE of Winchester, were
appointed blythe National Medical Association
lately in session in Baltimore, to visit the British
Medical Association, and report the progress Of
Medical Science in that country.
The mission is truly one Of great importance. !
and is duties are entrusted to gentlemen who are
eminently qualified foe the task assigned them.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-06-01
PROCESSION IN sMIrHFIELD.

The Sons Of Temperance design having gala
day in the town Of Smithfeld on Saturday next,
and have made every arrangement for the CON-
Portable entertainment Of the brethren who may
isitthem. They earnestly invoke .good turn
out from neighboring Divisions, and as rich
iniellectualfeast may be expected in addition to
the substantials TO be served in neighboring
grove, we trnstthey will be gratiied by large
assemblage. Let the cold water boys show their
zeal for the cause BY their attendance.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-06-01
IRREGULARFrY.

We have complaints weekly from different
sections Of couatxy, Of the irregular receipt Of
the . Free Press This Is equally yexatious to
ourselves as patrons, as the remedy is not within
our reach. We can only say that our paper is
regularly mailed, and IL not received, The fault
rests with some -of the Government pets along
the Post routes-as we have every confidence
that they aregiven the proper starr from the Office
in this place.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-06-01
THE SUPERIOR coURH

Nearly all the business Of this Court has been
despatched with the exception OF few Chancefy
cases, and il Is presumed an adjournment win
take place tomorrow.
Inc jury in the case Of Burns u. Cameron
was discharged on Saturday, on account Of the
continued indisposition Of one of the jurors.
: The case Of Towner rs. McMurran. was mot
deeided-ihe jury failing 70 agree.
fhe above were tEoof the most important suits
pending. add have diready' been in Coun for
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-06-01
a CHANCE ron a TEACHER.

s The School Commissioner for the 10th Dis
trict, DR.. WIN. F. ALExASDER, is DESTROYS Of pro
curing the services of competent Teacher to
take charge of the School in his District, for
whicha liberal salary will be given. The school
will be located in pleasant part of our village,
and is desirable in many RESPECTS.