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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-03-15

sg- The Richmond Times, of Thursday, says:
I'm the House Of Delegates yesterday, the billss-
publishing and regulating the rates of Potage, xas
taken up anddiscusscd BY Messrs. Scgar and Mayo
10 the midstof the discussion, call was made for
physician TO attend Mr. Allen Clerk of the Senate,
who had been taken suddenly i'll and had fallen
from his seat. The House Immediately adjourned.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-03-15

MARRIAGES on SUSDAY-It is said that
the Pennsylvania courts have decided that
marriage is civil contract, and they have
also decided that no contract made on Sun
day is valid The register says that the
question is now being agitated whether mar
riages made in that State on Sunday are law
full, and whether indictments for bigamy can
be sustained where the first marriage had Ia
ken place on Sunday
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-03-15
GEN. TAYLOR.s IDEA or CONGRESS
SIGNAL RESPONSIBILITY.

The Washington Wing alludes to the fact that on
the last night of the session, the General Appropria-
ton Bill came near being lost ard says:
at is supposed that the opposers of the
bill desired to kill it, in order to force an ex-
ira session When this idea was preached
to General Taylor, we learn that it gave him
not the slightest uneasiness He remarked
that the Legislature had supreme control
over the subject; that if it did not pass the
Appropriation Bill, he should only be obliged
to put tho Executive Government on short
aHoaeaace; and that if it came to this it
would be no Inconvenience to him, as he was
use to short allowances
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-03-15
{. ,. FAULKNER. ESQ.

This gentleman addressed Circular 10 his Eel
io~-chi1sns o. Berkeley eoohiy on MoDdsy lasI
in xhieh he says:
In relation 10 my being candidate for conere.,
his Spring. no man i aaihorized % speak Tor ne
and no one, % Tar = am Informed, has undertaken
% 90 So NJ discrimination On that subject shaIl
an ~ this lime elpahed ~ he Peapl< Wkro
that IFnst i fal1lIcd will then ANNOUNCE nv de-
termination 10 The District and Be that de,ernin,
iinn WHIT Il may. il shall Be ftrned npon nv own
indepcndent Judgment Of my duty u my &llow-
citizens and % my country = =
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-03-15
FIRE IN MARTiNsBURc.

The Hotel formerly KEEP, BY Capt. W. L Boak,
oa' more reeen.iy BY Mr. John Long, in Martins
earg' was consumed By ere, o. Monday morning
'.sr About one O'Clock. The fire was first discover
Cd in the gauei. Cause no, known.
Ths builaing Was The property Of Mr.. Ezekiel
shower whose los viii Be about 5000 the proper
~ "a, heins insured The los 10 Mr.. Long, in
lf9Petg injured = something ike tw0 or three hun
s'ea esisrl bssiaes he ineoSyesjenes or heins
iArcsn o. r. basine.s.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-03-15
INSTALLATION or cAnixEr MIN.
listers.

The National Intclligencer of Friday says:--The
Secretary Of State the Secretary Il the Treasury,
the Secretary Of the Navy, The Secretary for The
Home Department, the Postmaster General and the
Attorney General Of the United States, all recently
appointed on Thursday morning respectively look
the prescribed Oath OF dice, and forthwith pro
eecded 70 the discharge OF their several duties The
new Secretary u War (Mr crawford) has no. yet
arrived ii Washington
The Iuielligeneer Of Tuesday states that the Hon.
George w. Crawford, Secretary Of War, arrived in
Washington on Monday evening. He has taken
rooms d Willards Hotel.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-03-15

SrSeuLAn CAUSE on IILxess.-Mr. VIM
B. Scarf, respectable citizen Of Pittsburgh,
while dressing few days since, stuck the
point Of common pin into one Of bis en-
gers, since which time he has been raeked
with excruciating pains The Gazette says
that Afsinf hopes are entertained of his re-
covery. Every aid that medicine can gre
has ben resorted to, but L Is Csc that
seems % bid de1ancs % medical skill"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-03-15

" LKwis 2. CoPPERsMrrH, Esq, has purchased
the Frederick Herald, and will assume the editorial
charge Of the establishment. No change will take
place in the political character of the Herald Il
will continue the advocate of sound Wing doctrines,
and viii give hearty support to the administration
Of Gen. Taylor Its late able editor, Thomas
Turner, deceased was probably one OF the earliest
advocates Of Gen. Taylor in MARYLAND.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-03-15
WONDERS or rnE rELEcRarn.

The Philadelphia Ledger says tia, the inaurura.
tioa address. delivered on Monday al noon. in ,he
CAPITAL Of this great fepublic was at i've o'clock in
'Ae afternoon q haf DAY. being circulated IN extras
Dubuque, H.. and BY The same time had doubtless
'oesnipsomuigated to The citizens OF Charleston 8
C., shroagh the medium Of The various telegraph
iine. that are now extended throughout The length
and breadth Of The Onion.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-03-15

HIRToRIcAI. NoTEs OF YIRGTNIA, ny THos.
JEFrERsos-We are happy to learn that the
original MS copy Of this work, which disap-
peared some years since, has at9length been
found Il was presented by Doctor j T.
Barclay to DR. H., who has generously pre-
sented il TO the Eibrary Of Congress, where
il may now be seen By those who are interest
ed in such memcntoes Of the past
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-03-15
MR. HANNEGAN.

The appointment ofthis gentleman as Minister to
Prussia, was the farewell act OF Mr.. Polk. This
Mr.. Hapaegan, as every body knows is the gentle
man who soemnly declared thai, in a certain event.
Mr.. Polk would sink to damnation so deep thatlhe
hand Of resurrettion could not reach him. Well,
Mr.. Polk, Mr.. flanagan being Judge, sank like
millsone to the damnation aforesaid. But must not
ME-, Ham gaahave himself fallen pretty low, when
he asks or accepts aid of one whom he had cousign-
ed with his own lips to the deepest abyss of prrdi
lion /
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-03-15
LAND SALE.

On Thursday last, tie fine estate Of the late
Mathew FRAME. near Charlestown, was sold At
public auction, by Dir. VIZ. II GErcGs, to JAMES
l., RANsos, Of this county, for the sum Of Sa5.-
ols 20. The farm contained Al acres, and was
sold for S6l o3 per acre.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-03-15

II On Saturday last the Virginia House fDel
egates rejected (si to 2I) the bill authorizing sub
scription By the State TO the stock Of The Louisa
Railroad Company to enable said Company to ex-
tend heirroad from the Junction to the city Of Rich
mond The bin Incorporating the Alexandria and
Valley Railroad Company, was passed BY a vote Of
IS o az
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-03-15
ALEXANDRIA TRADE.

We again call attention TO the advertisement of
McvEioH, BaoruER & Co. The difference ofrrans-
poration on the Canal, compared with the Railroad,
i 80 Obvious that many Of country dealers are
making Alexandria their market. Boats are con-
SANITY plying between Shephsrdstown and Alexan-
dria that Merchants and others can receive daily
supplies. ee t
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-03-15

FoR CALiroRNIA Joseph Bateman and
John d. Stipes, two young men Of this place,
left for tie gold sdigginsH few days since.
They left in the cars for UniontoEn Pa, at
which place they win join detachment and
proceed Immediately to California.-H
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-03-15
aEPoar OK cEs. sHrELDs, CASE.

$ The select committee on the eligibility Of Gen
Shields % seal 10 The United States Senate made
seir report declaring his election null and void
ienghy debate ensu,d, In the course Of which Gen.
Shields addressed the Senate, mainIy in defence Of
The impuaion cast on him BY his unfortunate letter
% Mr.. Breese. The further consideration Of The
case was finally postponed until yesterday.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-03-15

" Mr.. Warren, Of Iowa, has been appointed
Second assistant Postmaster General, in place Of
Wm-J. Brown, by Mr.. Collamer. He is gentle
man Of decided ability, with discriminating mind
and great energy Of character
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-03-15
RALTIafonE AGENCY.

Mr.. WILLIAM TnoMsox,; s. E. ca. ar Of Balti-
more and South streets is an authorized Agent In
the city Of Baltimore to receive Subscriptions Ad-
yertisemenis, &C., Tor the Free Press, and cory
Of the paper terms, &c. can be found On file at his
Office.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-03-15

DsowNED.-.The Princess Anime (ya)
Herald, Says that on the 27th ult, while
Capt Thomas Morris, and man named
Stewart, were attempting to cross the Wy.
comlco Greek, sudden flaw Of wind upset
theboat, and both were drowned
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-03-15
WING couxrY CONVENTION.

re Wkirs Or JeGersou viii hold conrentioa.
efD.lesairs from The several precincts % chaEies-
toun. q Mondsy The i9sh insi 81 the Cont tianse,
Tor ~ parpo.e o. seeetinz tso candidates FOG &c
H6u.s u Delsyaiss Eaeh pfseiset will seleeA six
deley.ies.-
TIE Whirs q IL Charies,ovn precinct viil meft
s,sks Coun Hoss,. q Friday he i6lh. u o'eioeE
Tho.e beioagisg 70 he HarPerlFerU psecinet
q, he Ho,ri Of Mr. cauell, On Saturday evening
lhe l1th.
Al shepherdaovn. e de Hotel Of D. Enter, On
Saturday afternoon The i1th-
Al smithfrId, a. the Hoselof II. Smith. on Satur-
day afternoon The i7'h
ThesWhig. pf he afpreeiDcis are desired to
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-03-15

PRESIDENT ron A DAY.-The Hon. David
r. Atkinson, Of Missouri, President df the
Senate, was On Sunday week, by virtue If
his Office, President Of the United States
for one davl
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-03-15

~ Hagerstoun Is pes,si Just nov VIII
. visitation Of lauless characters. On ths
night Of the 9th ult, the stable e Nj. Al
am Kinkle vas broken into, and his hor-s
and saddle stolen On the same night a
unsuccessful attempt was made u5on the
stable Of Dir BettiksihSr. Two stage
coaches, belonging 70 Z. n. Mealy & CO.
and james coudy, were also rsat6nly. cut
and dis6gurcd.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-03-15

DRowSED-A eolored man, BY the name
Of Bricn, employed BY Mr. John Gibson Of
Harpcrs Ferry, was drowned in the Canal, a
short distance below the Point of Rocks, a
few days since Cause intempcranee
s Hnrpers- FtTrr Journal
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-03-15

HIGH PRIcE roR CoaE-E Eighty dollars
were paid for four barrels Of green corn and
peas received BY steamer Crescent City from
Chagres, and sent direct to Washington.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-03-15

p JAcANIaH SEAMAN, Esq. formerly ofTIar.
pers. Ferry in this county, has been recently ap-
pointed Register Of the Land Office, at Milan,
Mo. Nt
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-03-15

~ The Washington correspondent Of the Phil
adelphia american, writes -
1t is understood upon sufficient authority,
that the President will not entertain person
al appeals for Office, having established the
rule, after a conference with his Cabinet,
that all applications for Office must BE- SUBJ
mitted through the department to which they
appropriately belong This is not only a
wise, but it is proper regulation, and one
that will relieve General Taylor from disa-
greeable importantly, and establish the Cab
met on that dignifed and elevated footing
by which every member may feel himself
honored III occupying the station. Besides,
it is. manifestly right in itself, that applica-
tons should be examined and considered in
the Departments before the appointing pow
err is called upon to exercise his executive
functions 1t affords security to the public
service and protection to the President
More than this, it destroys the dangerous
system which became SO much in vogue un-
der the deceased dynasty, of augmeutiiIg the
influence Of the sonc man power
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-03-15

n A good shot is recorded by the Ken
ton, Ohio, Wing a hunter in that county
lately killed three full grown deer at single
shot. ~
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-03-15

REsssrkR On rbE TRkAsuR K@-0harles A
Rockwell, Esq. Of Oonnecticai, has been
nominated By the President, for Register Of
The Treasury, vice Daniel Graham. !
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-03-15

I VrRcrNlA SpEcIAL CouRr OF ArfEAts-
The act creating this court has been prOnoun-
ced constitutional s'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-03-15


daring asiemp, vas made On Tuesday evening
q cnmhesiand. Nd, TO murder the wife q Mr. A.
cowion. propsieior 81 ihe e. s. Ho,el b. III no,o-
Tous Jesse D. E Quantrill recently ont Of thk Penn
sylrania penileniiary. The Moanianeer says:
Mr., Qnantrill, it seems, was At one time
the husband Of Mrs Cowton, but having
committed some offence against the laws Of
the State. forgery we believe, wss semitic the
penitcntiary, where he had been confined for
several years. During his imprisoIment,
however, the lady il. question Obtained di-
yorce, and married the gentleman WHO IS at
present her husband. Quantrills term Of
confinement having expired short time
since, he immediately set out for HageT3town,
where he has been lurking for some tihe, Or
in fact up to Tuesday evening last, wien he
made his appearance IN this place, ahd in
stantly upon the arrival of the cars, made his
way to the U. s. Hotel and enquired Of fe-
male servant III attendance, for the room Of
Mrs. Cowton. The servant as matter Of
course, rot knowing who he was, led him
direct to her apartment.
He entered the room quickly and locked
the door after him, and as is supposed began
the assault upon her person. Some gentle
man appraised the bar-keeper, Mr.. James
Stoddard, Of Quantrill being on the premises,
who immediately repaired to the room Of
Mrs Cowton, ard finding it locked, aud also
hearing some unusual noise, bursted the door
open, and caught him in the act Of choking
her to death, after having failed in his at
tempt with knife nd.pistol. Wear happy
however to be able to state that Mrs. 0pwton
sustained no serious injury, and With the ex-
ception Of the fright, escaped unharRed. -
He was arrested by officer Jarboes who
brought him before Justice Taylor and Wide
ner, who, after hearing the case, committed
him to jail, to await his trial at April term
of Allegany County Court
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-03-15

Acc1DESr-JsL. Burk Of this place, bad
his jaw bone broken a few days since By
fall on the pavement--B a,fis
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-03-15
GROCEn1ns.

UST received 10 Bags prime Rio Codee;
y 10 ktdo. Java Eaenira. and s.. Domingo
While Rio do
Chest Superior Gunpowder Imperial Tea.
I Prime Orleans Molasses;
West India, do: fs -
Superior Sugar House, do;
Brown Sugar, from 6 to cts. rs
Loaf and Lamp do ~ y
Extra Refined Sugar -
Crushed dO.:ss n
Also, many other articles in the GroccrY line, an o
which will sell as cheap for CASH. As they can Be
bougptip This taiyp,or 10 The county,
March IS, l8i9 w. S. LOCK
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-03-15
CHIEF CLERK.

Mr.. Goddard. Of Ohio, has been appointed chief
clerk Of the Home Department, by Mr.. Ewing.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-03-15

ET The Legislature passed resolution last
week to adjoun today. z
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-03-15

We ~ ssihoriz.i 10 anpounrs Col. JOHN 2.
HAMTRAAfCK. q Js6<fsoa County. - eandi-
dais ior Congress fion he Tend .consressienal
Disiriet
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-06-21

mountains to the Canadian, which they mistook
for Red river. and down that stream to its mouth
when, after re- uniting, the whole party proceeded
northeast to Cape Girardeau. In 1920, Cen.
Leavenworth made military expedition up the
Missouri TO the Ariccara village. In 1886 and
lS4O, Mr.. Nicolet made survey of the territory
between the Missouri and Mississippi rivers. I'M
1886, MIR. FeatherstonhaugL made survey of the
Eterrltory between the Missouri and Red rivers, in
ecuding the Ozark range. In 1912, Capt. Fremont
Epassed from the mouth of the KanZas river, along
! lis north bank, and Qua the Grand Island theI
Platte and Fort Laramie, through the South Pass
/ TO the Wind river chain Of mountains, and uponI
his RETURN followed the whole course of the Patel
Ito lis mouth; in 1Si3, he followed the south bank
sof the kanZas TO its sources-thence northward !
land again passed through the South Pass, and de-
Escended the Columbia to the Great Falls, froml
whence he passed southwark to the Bay of Fran
Pcisco-thence eastward to the head of the Joa-
equin-thence northeast to the Utah lake-thencet
eastward, across the Colorado of the West ands
Through the north, middle and south Parks, to the
Isources on the Arkansas--aBd thence down that
stream to The Santa Fe trail, and from that to tbe
States. In 1914, Col. Fremont again passed
Through the South Pass, ard proceeded westward
via the Great Salt Lake-lown Marys river, and /
through the Salmon Trout Pass, to the Bay OF =
Francisco, from whence he returned through the l.
Joaquin Pass to the Sierra, and the gorges of the
mountains of the Great Basin to the Great Sal,
i.ahe-lhence eastward, through a gorge of the j
w ahsatch chain, across the Colorado, and through
the South Park to The head of the Arkansas. In :
1917, Gen. Kearny traversed the region with
corps of Engineers, from Fort Leavenwor,h by the
way of Bent's Fort, on the Arkansas, to Santa Fe,
and thence over the Sierra AIadre, down the south :
bank of the Ga-across the Colorado, and over
The corderes to San Diego At the same time
Col. Cook passed from Santa Re u,a the Paso del
NUrte, and thence westward to the ella. During
the same year, Len,s Albert and Peck made
complete survey of New Mexico, from Taos-36o
3U north-southward beyond the Paso. Moreover
the Santa Fe and Indian traders have traversed
these regions for thiryfve years, and the countr.
Is as Familiarity known as any part of the United
States"
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-06-21
NE w OR l. z A MS:
THURSDAY MORNING. JUNE 81, 1s4o.
Miss Edgewor,h.


1t will strike mournful cord in many heart to
know that Maria Edgeworth is dead. 1t is so long
since she ceased to write-and thus separated her
self from that delightful companionship with her
admirers which was kept up so long by her charm
ing works-that with many her departure produces
hardly sensation; to few does it bring more than
Ia melancholy Renaissance of their own former
emotions, and subdued revival of their almost
traditional admiration for her talents and works
She had Withdrawn herself for years from our
familiar welcome. We had turned by degrees to
other favories, and ceased to look for new contri-
buttons to our enjoyment from her pen. Gradually
she had entered into our thoughts as a mere his.
torical personage-one who had closed beneficial
career, and left only her works as store for curl
instruction and delight. We have heard OF her at
times, as enjoying, in an amiable old age, theI
charms of refined society, peaceful contemplation,|
and the quiet and graceful performance of theI
household duties Of hospitality and charity. Bull
J her name REQUIRED as the image of some distant
4 friend with whom we had no hope of reiinon.
This gentle and useful life-the seqnel to one of
distinction and high repute-is now over, and, a :
the age Of eighty three, Maria Edgeworth is dead
Twenty five years ago the announcement would !
have been theme for the expression of universal
8regret Her abilities, her character and her works
would have drawn full streams of eulogy from the :
: pens of England and America. But she outlivedt
the memory of her contemporaries, and in the un-
disturbed retreat of her old age she could read for
herself the judgment of posterity. 1t was passed
upon her before she died, just if she had already
been in her grave and could not listen to The verdict
In her day no writer in the English language wasE
more popular. The most eminent men of the times
concurred in their estimate of the beauty of her S
2syle-the skill with which she wove together the f
plots of her stores-the fund of true humor alwaysE
at her command-and the perfect purity of purpose,
mot elaborated as moral lesson, but proceeding
spontaneously from her own good tastes, which
pervaded her writings. They were the delights of
the youth of many, now past middle age, to whom
the name of Miss Edgeworth is associated with :
their earliest and most pleasant recollections. The
ruling object of her life was to improve the systems
Of education for the young. While her more Ia
bored works were the delight of maturer ntellects
her series for juvenile readers have been productive
Of infinite good. A list of her works is hardly II
necessary. They to be found in most libraries.
and will last longer than many that make much
greater D-p tens