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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-03-01
err. rAYIon ATHAapEns-FERRY


Aseer spending Thursday night IN cams'eri ana
ma. Gen. TArroa. President elect, started on
Friday Morning last d an extra traia Of the Bat
,imore and Ohio Railroad. en- route for Washing
ton. where be arrived Il about 8 2. Al, and took
rooms Al WIZARDS Hotel. At Harpers- Ferry n
this county. extensive preparation had been made
10 give him a bef,iing welcome, and an immense
number ol persons from all parts Of the county
were 10 aitendance. A, about II o'clock me
signal was given that The Car was il sight and a.
may Be very well imagined, from that time ior.
ward, every ding was helIerske,ter, The Band
was diseoarsing sueetmusic, The engine rs shr'll
notes, the hoarse voice ofthe cannon reverberated
among the bills, men running, gazing staring
bows whooping and women screaming. As soon
however, as order could be restored, i was ascer'
tained through tile Committee Of reception, lha1
the Cars would only remain for few moments,
and that the General peremPiorilyi declined from
physical disability. 10 dine with the good citizens
assembled, OF permit more than a passing view.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-03-01
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.

4
Congress has still under consideration several
bills for the organization OF Goyefnment in Cali
fornia.
In the Senate on Saturday, -Mr Fitzgerald sub.
mi,ted a joint resolution to confer upon Maj. Gen
Sept the titielof Lieutenant General, as sense Of
the estimation in. which Congress holds his gaIani
and meritor;ous services in Mexico.
In the House, after some debate followed by ro-
ting down a proposition to amend the bill offered BY
Mr.. Ashmuh, the committee roses and the chairman
having reported the House ordered the Post Office
Appropriation Bill to be engrossed and read third
time; and subsequently it was passed, and sen,
10 the Senate for their concurrence.
: The House then resolved itself into Committee
of the Whole on the State Of the Union, and pro
ceeded tothe consideration Of the bill reported from
the Committee on Territories, to establish terrific
rial government for California.
q The California Territorial Bill being under con-
sideration in the Senate, Mr.. Underwood said he
was in favor Of leaving the settlementof the slave
~ question to the people OF the territories themselves
while in the which he contend
ed would be Just proper to have il settled by
them in the State Constitutions which they may
hereafter present s
e ~ the HOUSE, MI Atkinson presented Inc reSolu-
hons Of the Virginia Legislature on the subject Of
slavery. Ordered TO be printed 81
In the House on Tuesday, Mr.. Davis, of Missis-
sippi, from the joint committee appointed to wait
upon the President and Vice President of the United
States elect reportethat they performed thai duty
yesterday that these gentleman will take the path
ofoice on Monday, the 9Th Of March, and that they
win, to the utmost of theirpower endeavor faithful
lyto discharge The duties Of the high stations.
On motion, acommittee, consisting Of Messrs. JEFF
ferson Davis, John Davis, and Reverdy johnson,
was appointed to receive the President elect. Z
The House went inio committee on the bill to pro-
vide territorial Government in California.
MIR. Roman, Of Md, concluded the speech, which
he commenced last night in favor or projection to
American labor.
Mfr. Sawyer moved to strike ont from the bin
twelfth section, which inhibited the extension Of
slavery. Il was lost By vote of6S 10 los.
The bill finally passed, nearly the same in its pro-
visions as the bin which was passed for Oregon By
4 VOTE Of l26 TO 81.
Mr. Meade reported bill to establish branch
mist The Uniied States at San Francisco on board
oftbe u $. ship Pennsylvania, which shall be sent
out foE ihaf purpose.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-03-01
The cnARLEsrowx Posr OFFICE.

The messengers to Washington were successful in
procuring the appointment of Democrat to the
Charlestown Post Office This is all perfectly fair
and legitimate, and we presume no Wing in the
county will find fault with the FACT, although they
may deprecate the means resogied 10, in order 10
bring about the appointment. At the time Mr.
Bedinger iniimaied he would favor the petition Of
Mr.. John P. Brown, a Wing, no one in the commu-
nifty presumed that Democrat would apply for The
Office, as the tenure Of the appointment Of Demo
eras was looked upon as being d short duration.
This was the slate Of the eass when Mr. Harris,
the present incumbent, made application and the
secret Of the applications being made has leaked
out through some Of the cracked vessels Of the par
~ There were three objects ii: view by those who
seemed to be most active 10 procuring Mr.. H. 5 ap-
poiniment and they are so apparent, that denial
iAan-esa All aisiaia,Asie snessaRs
Bedinger, candidate for re-nomi nalieu. under ne
culiarly embarrassing circumsfances-and thai Il
DID 50, We have no good reason to doubt. The 81
cond object was, to procure the appointment or !
Democrat, and il he was continued in Office, under
the administration of Gen. Taylor. to iaunt and
Jeer the Wings; and if he wassdismissed, then TO
raise the cry Of Prescription y
II is understood that when application was made
for the appointment, w J. Brown, Assistant Post
master General, assured those who made applica-
ton for Mr. Harris that none other than a Demo-
crat should be appointed, and with the recommen-
dation of Senator Mason, the promise was given
which was concurred in by Mr.: b., when be became
apprised Of the fact that member of his own par
ty solicited the Office.
Mr.. w J. Brown, who couldn't think Of giving
VAig the appointment, We are happy to believe,
win soon have the privilege Of walking the plankp
HIMSELF which viii be gratifying every friend Of
the new Admin iStraf;op W.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-03-01
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GEN. TAYLOR AT WASHINGTON.

Gen. Taylor reached Washington al O'Clock on
Friday evening. aiter lopg and tedious journey.
The Washington Union, Of Saturday morning
gives the following account Of his reception in The
metropolis: -
sLong before the cars arrived last night,
dense crowd had gathered on the streets
surrounding the railroad depot, anxioasly A.
waiting the arrival Of ne president elect -
The avenue in front 81 he depot presented
scene never witnessed before at that hour
in this metropolis
about eight o'clock, the locomotive Wits
tie, blazing bonfres, brilliant rockets and
roaring artillery, mingled in splendid con-
fusion with the darkness Of the night, and
loud. enthusiastic hurrahs Of the assembled
multitude gave notice that the war-worn
chief had arrived. Gen. Taylor, attended
BY the Marine Band, the committee Of re-
ception, and large concourse Of citizens,
reached Wizards Hotel safe and sound
On arriving at Wizards, the crowd called
for sold Zack,in in shouts that made the
welkin ring. Gen. Taylor made his appear
anee on the portico in front of the hotel,
where he was received in tones Of welcome
such as seldom greet the ear of guest in
Washington.
aGcn. Taylor, being, announced by the
Mayor, then made short address, in which
he said that we're he ever so well qualified, he
could not make anything like set speech
He alluded to the fatigues of his journey,
and to the fact that he had not recovered
from an injury lie had received few days
ago, aud concluded BY thanking the eitizens
of Washington for the cordial reception they
had given him. and expressed his sincere
wishes for their continued health and pros
perity The President elect then babe the
crowd good night, and returned amidst the
most ,dcafening huzzas and hearty demon
STATIONS of delight on the part Of the as
scmbled citizens"
TWAS announced ihathe would receive his fiiends
on Saturday morning, at Wizards Hotel, If sufh-
cienliy recovered s,from the fatigue Of his tedious
journey; but previous to the appoiated time atno-
lice was posted. postponing the reception until
Monday morning.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-03-01
LIEUT.. LEWIS NEILI,.

The following paragral h. fim Texas paper,
win inform the friends Of this gallant officer Of his
present location:
Brevet Col Hardee, at The head Of squad
ron of Dragons. left this post on Saturday
the 9Th Of January, for FsFt RinggOld, and
viii Be the commanding oiscer at that post
Col Hardee is true sOldie;-frsnk, dashing
generous and bravs-and = capable Of rem
dering the frontier much service. Capt
Newton, Lieut. Nell and DR. Perrin, cum
posesthe junior officers Of this well equipped
squadron. They have all seen service, aud
the past is an earnest for the future, that
whatever public service is required Al their
hands will be CALAMITY anc faithfully execu'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-03-01
HrwEns ArD DRAWrRs.

d..
Tls Demoersey Of lk- right viuss q he Tenih
Legion hare again been ifps,ra,ed > We ezpe<ied.
In de Isc1fsco Congressional collsntion- Their
votes ars uelIenonsh election ely. bul il Is con-
sidered psssump,uoas 10 offer one a their own sons
for seat in consress. Warren and Page give lhe
Democracy he pIeponderanee in Re District. bat
neith-r d <hose counties have YET lad he hoeor Of
sending one Of fhe Tenth Legion BSys 10 Congress
The party were willing to give thssn "a show for
the spoils, and accordingly on thesleventh ballot
Mr. Cooke lacked only some 80 vyes Of receiving
the nomination, but il being perceived ia time that
be was making sirong poll the deltgair from Nor
gan who had previously Fo,ed for ~. C.. land who
assumed just about as much inpo&aDce as a noted
General Commander in Ne Locofoeo National Con-
ysniioa changed bis tack, and tllis defeated Mr..
c. who would certainly have been nominated on
The nexl ballot
II Mr. BedingeF vas 10 be fhroEn overheard, GER
tainly, the Democracy Of she Di<tfict were deep e.
nnugh IN The debs Of Warren and Pa &C. 70 give them
iheir, man, and thus iquidale the claim Of dong
standing. Seven yean open account cannot Be col
iected in Virginia BY law and aciag on this prin-
eiple, We presume, the Democracy Of the District
repudiated the claim being of too old dale to be
now cancelled
Butihe good and easy souls whorePresenied those
counties. eaved in Immediately. and pledged their
counties % the support Of The nolainee. We have
beard tell before Of delegates doing Ibis very thing.
yet the lion-heaned, the masses have thrown OF
with boldness and without iemariiy, all such Al
Temps % chain them 10 the service Of any MAJ
The Old Hnnkers If Jefferson bave irinmphed in
the nominalionof Mi. Parker, and enjoy their sue.
cess with pretty good graceknnwing that il is the
Young Democracy who do the eleeting. Some Of
the young uns are considerably fiIed at Mr.. Bedin-
gers defeat, bat well go "a gill Of saw-logsp that
ihe whip Of the leaders wiz SOFA draw them into
column
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-03-01
RATHER UNGRATEFUL.

During the tendency Of the saring canvass last
year, no gentleman was more active in his opposi-
ton 10 the Wing candidate for tie Senate than Mr..
JAMES cAsrLEMaS, Of Clarke. II was well known
that Mr.. c. was to be candidate for Congress, and
large were the calculations Of support he was to
eeive from The Democracy OF the District as a re-
ward for his activity But how are the mighty fall
len, and the issighy laid aside :out Of sixteen bal
lots Mr.. c. was voted for on only FIVE OF them -
And out Of nearly four thousand votes cast, Mr.. c.
received ls 49, then g. e. 2s6 sand on the last bal
lot he was voted for, 40i What an amazingly
grateful people Mr. Caslleman ssryedl
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-03-01

The speeeh made by this gentleman in OBJ
position to the Joint Resolutions Of our LIE
gislature, in reference to the WiImot Provi-
50, &c, unpublished in the Esprit Of JetFsr-
son. The editor Of that journal thinks
that be and his stEelve coadjntorsp have des-
troyed themselves By this vote. We wen
remember when Union MANI in Soush
Carolina was deemed che legitimate subject
Of political prescription and popular denun-
eiatioh. We also remember when the demo
cratic papers Of the country, together with
certain side waters or irimmors in The
editorial corps, sang pnaRs to the illustr;ous
Col Porr When the future shall have h.
come the past there will be another r.
m,niscenee-but. the sMH0Rlrxs viii not
suffer- Le.dera Wzis. -
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-03-01
REV. Il. w. SIMPSON.

This gentleman, who has forabout seven years
past, been the Paste OF the Presbyterian Congre-
CATIONS Of Wicom0o and Monokin, some weeks
stree. announced fSss intention TO apply to Pres.
bytery for leave to dissolve his present pastoral
relation: During his residence among US, Mr..
Simpson has Turned large circle Of friends and
acquaintance TO WHOM he has become greatlyen.
deared, and who deeply regret the proposed sepa.
ration. Ills piety, iailhlulness, ability and ac-
ceptableness as preacher and his nrbaniiy in
social intercourse will long be remembered il our
vcainmuniiy Into whatever otherportion Of the
Lords Vineyard, he may be called 10 Labor be
VIII be followed by many prayers and best wishes
for the health and happiness of himself and his
interesting famiIy.-Soserse, Herald.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-03-01
NARROW ESCAPES FROM FIRE.

There have been several narrow escapes from
fire in our town, within the last week.
The smoke-house Of Mr. MicaAkL wYsoNo was
fred, and but for its timely discovery the entire
property Of Mr.. w. would have been very much
endangered.
On Tuesday night about . o'clock piece of
goods on the shelving, in the store Of Mr.. E. p.
Mn.LER, was found toDe on fire, which had been
communicated by the chimney. The heat had pen
etraied through brick wall, and fired the goods
The escape was most narrow one, as the store
must have been consumed but sOr the timely dis
coyery Loss not more than $50, which is covered
BY heavy insurance
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-03-01
WING COUNTY coxvExTIoN.

The wings Of jefferson win bod Convention,
Of Delegates from The several preeinc. IN Charles
lsvzs on Monday ihe i9Ih inst. atihe ceurt House.
for de purpose of selecting two candidates for The
House u Delegates. Each precinci viii select sir
delegates.
The Whigsofthe charlestown precinct will meet
a he conn House. on Friday the 10Th. at O'Clock
Those belonging 70 the HarPers-Ferry precinct,
At the Hotel Of Mr.. carrelI, on Saturday evening
the I7th.
AT Shepherdstown, al The Hotel ef D. Entler, on
Saturday afternoon the 9Th!
Atsmithfeld. atthe Hotel Of H. Smith, on Saiar.
day afternoon the I7ih
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-03-01

The Board ofDiFeei0Fs hareeaIled special mee;-
ing q Be held On he ssh Of Nay, % eject Presi
dent anf transact such osher business a. mar b
Psese1ish under the action Of the Legislature.
No further deialcation has been discovered than
she sliooo first DOsieed. which Mr. Chilienden,s
estate viii Be able to par. The Justification Tor his
use q the funds as developed in . memorandum q
Mr. c. was that when the Company was in strai,-
ened circumstance il had The use Of his money for
some time.
Il IS not yet asceriained that he ahsconding Sc
eretary Mr. Gerberding) has used any OF the Com
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-03-01
HARPERs-FERRY = HII.LsBoRoucH
VI ROAD.

We takeIii for granted that or Delegates and
Senator feel proper interest in this subject, and
viii give their active aid TO the bill now on the a.
bic Of the House, under the auspices Of Mr. While
Of Loodoun, granting subscription Of $40 0O0i-
The necessity and advantage OF such an improve
sment are 50 apparent as toned no argument
The connection Of the ine region East Of the Ridge
with the market Al Harpers- Ferry. is an object Of
great importance. Already the Harpers-Ferry
butchers are able 10 compete with those Of Balti-
more for the eattle Of Loudoan; and the Increasing
demand or beef and other commodities, consequent
upon the erection Of the projected manufacturing
tablishhents on The Shenandoah viii render good
road absolutely necessary. Mr. White deserves the
thanks u the community for his efforts this sub
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-03-01

/. GES TAYLOR AND THE MARYLAND Miners.
"A gentleman who accompanied Gen. Tay-
Tor from Cumberland states that his car was
literally vaylaid BY party Of .miRers in the
vicinity Of that place, who determined to
have single sight at the General In a few
remarks that he made to them, he uttered
the following sentiment: He said they were
tue men who developed the wealth Of the
country, and added that good roads and good
laws were all that we wanted, for the Ameri-
can people knew hsW to take care of them
selves.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-03-01

GEN. TArLoE's ADDRESSES. The reader,
We think, will Be struck by the appositeness
and beauty Of General Taylof's extempora.
neous addresses delivered at the different
towns where be has been publicly welcomed
on his way to the seat Of goyernment.-
They are brief, pertinent, well conceived and
well expressed. Nothing Of the partizan ap-
pears in them -nothing but the patriot
Every thing 50 far, gives earnest Of the Wis
dom Of the choice made BY the people in their
selection Of him as their Chief Magistrate.
May be realize our fondest hopes and expec-
tations in his administration and may. IN
der his guidance, the executive department
Be once again directed according to the prin-
ciples and practice Of Washington
alexandra Gazette
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-03-01

DREADFuL MoRTALrrY AT SEa.-Tbe
British ship Cambria, from Londonderry for
New York, after having been out thirteen
weeks, put into Delaware BreakWater on
Monday week, in distress, having become
short Of provisions and water. During her
voyage fatal disease broke out among the
passengers, and fifty-ive Of them died at
sea- seven more died after coming into the
Breakwater, and were buried ~
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-03-01
IIRAckINa ouT-roo LATE.
The Winchester Yirginian Of yesterday morn.
ing contains the following communication;
Is - =, - ..n.o

The Winchester Yirginian Of yesterday morn.
ing contains the following communication;
JErFyRsox Co, Feb q, 1919. I
Gentlemen :--Since the publication Of my com.
muncaiion OF the I7th instant relative TO the Post
Ofiee AZ Charleslown, i have heard, and take the
earliest opportunity 10 state IL that Mr. Bedinger
hac not az that times been made acquainted with the
, fact that q Democrat wanted The Office. and that
upon his hearing this Tact he went heartily Tor the
appointment OF the Democrat Asthe commnnica-
ton was not designeEso do MIR. Bedinger injustice,
and a. Il grew out 81 misapplehension by my IN
formanl Of The actual state Of the case Il j. dneboth
10 Mr. Bedineer and myself 70 say. thai regret lis
that whatever influence. (whichi know was little or
none wascalculaiedt0 have upon the Convention,
was eonntefaeied BY your preceding remarks by a
Telegraphic Despatch received from Washington
BY friend Of his Al Winchester on Wednesday eve
Ming, and by note received on Thursday evening,
by friend d his also which was made known %
various members Of The Convention long beiore is
final action.
It seems that some have miseoneeived the appli-
cation Of the word s.fiiEkiezs, used IN my former
eommunicaiion. Il was not Intended 10 apply 70
Mr. Bsiinger But il was used IN reference to
Whig il contradisfinefion 10 Democfalic appli-
cant, 10 whom the word -la1lf af referred; and il
Vas used Of course, wholly u apoli.iesl sense:
Thes, isan a,,emps alserau-fshine. bui unfosiu-
aaislY ~ llf. Bsdinsr Il came 100 laie. and in-
esrsd q IL hcine an an<ndr AsnsFutis i nothing
o,hsr shan .da<ns in1llt 10 injury The author con
l>N>s h made the.r1ck On vhat has ,nr1cd ontio
rn Qiz1Hpr ~ rs infornant and di<tlaims
~ ia,1n,im = iRnrs NJ B. befor, d. Colrsn-
&C., 1sn<a ~as ~ tis infcpiion. uky slnd oG II
b. 1,s,c. 1e csnpQpirsiioi15 De ,5un q win
<le<cr issiead q inserting ili1 he Dcnocr.lic o.
g,l q ,his eoo11 n9t disclaimers eo1, d5l-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-03-01

JER PERSON DlsrRIcr.-A writer in the
Free Press brings forward the name Of Col.
John +. Hamtramck, as suitable person to
be supported in this district, in opposition to
the Democratic nominee. Co. II. has given
proof Of his patriotism, and has claims upon
the people of the District which could not be
required more honorably than by seat in
Congress. His 6ne capacity, business ha.
bits, and great energy of character, are well
known, and were well tested in the late Mexi-
can campaign.-Rlelmoad Rxpablica,.. ~,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-03-01
BAIT. 8 WASHINGTON RAIL ROAD.
Fare Reduced.

We learn from the Agent, F. BkcKHAN, Esq, that
The Fare bciseen HarperSFerry and Washington
has been reduced for persons desiring attend the
Inauguration. Fare for the Round Trip $3.50
This is as il should be, and We have no doubt a
great many vii avail themselves of this mode Of
reaching Washington, who would have taken some
other route.
Tickets win be issued on Saturday, allowing the
holder until the Thursday following to return.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-03-01

~ "
Speculation Is busy at work in regard to Gen.
Taylor's Cabinet. Nothing certain however is
known, excepting that J. NJ Clayton Of Delaware,
Is to be Secretary of State.
Rumor says that The Office OF Secretary Of the
Treasury has been offered TO Horace Binney OF
Pennsylvania. Others, that this appointment may
be Abbot Lawrence, Of Massachusetts, VIM. c.
Rives, Of Virginia; and Henry Green and VIM. L.
Dayton. of New Jersey, are named and talked Of
for this station.
To the head Of the Navy Department Thomas
Butler King, of Georgia, may or may moi be ap-
pointed.
ForAitorney General, some say Reverdy johnson
some, Horace Binney- Rufus Choate-
some, Thomas Ewing--some, Ogden Hoffman
others, Richard w. Thompsen--olhers. still, Henry
w. billiard I'D
Meredith PlGentry, Of Tennessee, is talked offor
Secretary Of War.
score of names is presented in connection with
the Office Of Post Master General, among which is
that of Mr.. Letcher, of Kentucky.
Andrew Stewart, of Pa, and Ex-Gor Crawford,
Of Georgia, are spoken Of in connection with the
Office Of Secretary Of the Treasury.
Many names are also presented for TIE Office Of
Secretary of War; but we can afford to wait patient
F, till Monday, when we shah know positively the
Cabinet which the old General has chosen.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-03-01

GoLD METAE TO MAJ. BLIss-The House
Of Representatives Of New York has passed
= resolution to present to Major Bliss, lwho
= native Of that State,) gold medal, with
suitable inscriptions and devices duplicates
Of which are to be struck-one to be present
ed to Maj. Bliss, another to be deposited in
the State Library, and another q the Mill
tary Academy at West Point e
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-03-01

~ Godey's Lady's Book for March is
another splendid number. We haveS only
time 10 give hasty glance at its contents
The embellishments are sumptaous, and the
literary contents varied and from the pens
Of authors Ofhigh merit. Its published at
$500 per year.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-03-01

NEWLY ELECTED Senators IN WAsnryG.
roN.-The Intelligencer Of Monday announ-
ees the arrival in Washington of the Hon.
james Cooper, Senator. elect from Pcnnsyl.
vania; Hon. Pierre Soulc, Senator elect from
Louisiana; Hon. James Shields, Senator e.
leet from illinois aud the Hon James
Whitcomb, Senator elect from Indiana; all
ess<ham viii Jaka their sesfs Ia at tJan E
Toksd to assemble on the 5th day Of March.