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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-04-05

A SrakNeE AN1NAL- Col Fremont has
recently dispatched to Corpus Christi an ex-
traordinary animal which his party succeeded
in capturing, after three days chase, in the
neieiborhood Of the River Gill A letter
received from one Of Col Fremonts party,
81 merchant IN SIS Louis, describes It Is
an animal resembling horse in every partic-
Mar, except that It Is completely covered
With close curly ieoOt resembling cameps
hair in color and the 6psness Of its texture.
II has no name, and is tail IS Ike an ele-
bhant'a The animal possesses wonderful
saiIity. leapine over distractions ten feet
h;ch viii ~ esss-=N sN Tsrk zfitrzs
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-04-05

TTTHoLEsAI.E ana rsi,il deal q
w efsih 00l1 and Silver WAteh- IN
e Ehe and common JEWElRY EIH
IF|rfcf 7s6ls ~ 1llirrinls ~ aIi ~ 81 =
kinds got ~ vith,clr> n1i a. low
prizes. U1nls 81 fll .fr>ls ~ = -
esleIally re5sireds q 4 -
Bolinore, March 9, 1873. snss, - knk
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-04-05
Old rye vVhiskey.
Aa1ention. FarIners.

O0uR ailsnIjua 2 particularly invited 10 my ex-
u lensiye assortment Of 0roccries, Sab, Fish,
Ae. which win pledge myself tosell As low as To1
can buy them in any other town, and lower Ran ye1
kans ersr knswn nrm ~ CAafiestsrn. and will al
wars take ali kinds Of country produce al such pf-
eesss the market win Justify. Certainly ifyon can
he sapplicd Is cheap al home it's your interest as
uclIl$ great acconmodation, 70 be snpplied with
Goods near home. Call and examine atleasl before
Joo bay and yoa win be slrpi ~ eEPsae Of going
ISr.ksf. u j MILLER =
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-04-05
GREaT B.IRG.fEys,S.
aErrIna orrl

TxTE are desirous Of reducing our stock Of Goods
w on hand before spring purchase, and win sell
many articles Al prime cost and under, and all a
very reduced prices We respectfully ask a cal
wM. ANDERSON & co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-04-05
Spring Style Of Hats for 1919.
J. L. McPHaIL & BRoTHrR

J. L. McPHAIL & BROTHER
l32 Bakiinaoye areet, adisfaiagkke CHM, 1,6o.
RESPECTFULLY inform their friends and the
public generally, that they are now Teadv n
90 furnish them with their sPRISt:
~ STYLE OF HATS. together with rbe
S styles Introduced by the principal Halters
~ IA The country TO enable thenlto suit the
call. 'a'o' mem Win a
10 dealers in the county Of Jefferson and other
pafts q tirginia, who have heretofore palronized
Us 70 libefally, we are determined TO offer induce
men's 70 The Spring Purchase which cannot fail 70
give satisfaction The gpalav Of our SOL nors
will question and The prices SHAH he msJe :. i,oe
respond with the times. = Soi-
Baltimore, March 10. Ist9-3m
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-04-05

CoRN-waeted in exchange Cor Groceries. or
~ on account BY ] J MILLER.
]
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-04-05
.DFlGs, Medielnes. Chemicals. al.

BnsI. .. EIcHEI.BRRcER baginv 49,,
II The DRUG STORE Of Mr.. r. ~. FIssy
enc dear west % SlprIxsros's Horet, Is now re-
e..s,15 2 lgll and fresh supply Of Dates, Mgoi-
ciHEs, Plssrs. 0ILs, DYK Srrrrs &c. which, viii
be soldEqe terms . reasonable a. can be had any.
where, this side ne Eastern Market.
knowledge Of The ThcrapenIicai applicatiou az
mea,esnes, and the importance Of their purity as
ssmedial agents induce him 70 keep on hand none
msnded 20 tle publie. The dispensag OF NIedicineS
WI q ~ anes, be attended 10 with neaEaess ca.-
fsss aHd deseattA
lie has, and viii always keep on hand full and
complete assortment Of Isrfaa<ry, Finer Arfielcs
y lnvifrd. go res'-'-
Y chariestown. March IS. 1889.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-04-05
SllDerior Tobacco.

TUSr received, The celebrated brands, Eszer-
~ edo and Ei Dorado Tobacco, pronounced by
judges the most superior article offered in this
narkrI
LYycRBURG ToBACc0-The genuine ar
tcle. for smoking just received and for sale.
LOGAN-of all brands, and mos superior qua
lily. ]. J. MILLER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-04-05
OREM g HoPKYNS

aIE JOHN u. OREM 8 GO.
~ W. CoRsER M,aKsr & cHlRLEs Srarrr.
BALTIMORE,
WoULD inform Merchants and M.rcb,n,
~ Lai. e. thai they have dilsd up the doors
vtsf Inrir Iaalortag aaa Cisihiag Dpsgl1afaI ~
we sale, By the piece, OF CLoTus. C.Ss,uTsss
1 c.S.Ilscs, Tanoaa THimMNes, aud ali ARTI.
SLEo adapted 10 the trade The liberal patronag.
sesiowcd upon them In this department 81 tber bs.-
mes has induced them 70 enlarge their warehouse
" enable them 10 meet their increased trade. one
q ne partners who has had long experience In bos.
leess wiil devo,e his whole lime 10 PURCHASING
soois and buyers may rely upon finding Iarse
s.oek OF whatever Is desirable 81 EMroDsgn mi
As,,.eas manufacture, Lhai moaey can procure. -
..New Cloth EoQtns xiil. b -sssss. 4
7FebruaFy ~ tSi9-am
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-04-05
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA,
March, 1919.

HcVEIGH, BROTHER g. CO.
a ne now in the receipt of their regular s riny
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-04-05
CHINl, GLASS 4 QuEENSWARE.

y, B.-Stoaeware at Factory Prices.
Baltimore. February p, isi9.-S3.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-23
THE RECENT

mL
New YoRK.-Whig majority on State
ticket lsOO.to 1000. Legislature Wing
This, considering the corrupt bargain
and trading for Office, between the Hun
kers and Barnburners, uniting every fac
ton against the Administration, is a tn
umph for the Wing party.
Up to the very day Of the election,
the Locos claimed New York. by a large
majority, on account of the "glorious union
of the two wings of the Democracy"
The two wings united cannot gain whai
they so a~variciously lust for-Me Offices.
The locofocos say it was the lateness Of
the "union'' that defeated them-thaI
was the only fear we had of their sue
cess. Give the people time TO examine
and weigh the motives Of this base bar
gain, and New York will roll up al
overwhelming Wing majority.
New JERSEY las elected a Wing Leg.
islature. She is still true 10 her own in.
~terests.
WlscoNsrN.-Dewey (dem. elected
Governor. Democratic throughout.
MIssIssIP I.-Quitman elected Gov.
ernor by 5000 majority. Democratic
gain Of n Congressman.
MAssACHusETTs.-The good Old Bay
State has gone overwhelmingly for the
Wings. Gov. and Legislature Wing
VrRcINIA.-In the Wheeling district a
Wing is elected to fill the vacancy occa
stoned by the death Of Newman, (loco.
Wing gain.
LoUIsIANA.-Dem. Gov. elected. -
Congressman stand as before, 3 locos, !
Wing.
acknowledgements Governor and
Legislature.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-23

II In Hungary the murders and cold
blooded butcheries of hundreds of the
best and noblest of her fated sons, still
continue with undated fury. The Aus.
lrians with the cowardly, craven hearted
Haynau at their head, are literally dren-
ching her consecrated soil, with the blood
of her children. Let these blood thirsty
tyrants and inhuman butchers of the in
nocent and brave revel in blood for awhile,
eternal justice is not asleep. 1t is even
now on their track, and while they are
forging chains of despotism for thous.
ands, and reveling in bloodshed and
crime, the flame of liberty is burning
bright in millions Of hearts; is shoulder,
ing but to acquire new strength in the
combustioie elements that surround them,
and soon will burst forth in the full growth
of its strength and glory, bare down ev-
cry thing before it, and erect the stand.
ard of freedom in lands now hardened
with crime, red with innocent blood and
grooming under the iron heel of despot-
ism.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-23
az The Des Moines Courier has bee,

II The Des Moines Courier has been
enlarged, and its typographical appear
ance materially improved. The Couri-
er is a well conducted paper, and this
evidence of its prosperity is truly graft
flying. By the way, friend Courier,
blaze away at those dams. We have
had no time to devote to the editorial
department of the Star of late. but we
will be with you soon.-FY. Des Moines
Star.
Thank you, friend =. You may rest
assured that we shall always be found
battling for the true interest of the Des
Moines Valley. Whatever hand is rais-
ed against its interest, is against US; and
must expect to meet from US uncompro-
missing hostility, The Star has taken
the right stand in this matter of the dams,
and is the only auxiliary we have had SO
far, in regard to this important matter.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-23

PoTAToE RoT.-Thls singular disease
so fatal to the potatoe crop for several
years in Ireland, and last season in south
ern Iowa, has nearly deprived us in this
part of the State again this season, o.
that wholesome and much esteemed veg.
etable. So far as we can learn, it is gen.
eral in this part of the valley. A mum
Der of our farmers, who but a few week.
since, had a hundred bushels to spare,
have not now enough left for seed. This
disease so far, seems to have baffled the
skill and science Of our ablest men, or
both hemispheres, and although it can.
not, with our diversity of food, bring
starvation and death to our citizens as in
suffering Ireland, it isa serious incon-
venience.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-23

Pass THE RASCAL aoUND.--Last spring,
a scoundrel assuming the name of Fran
els Rivers appeared in this community
and married a young and very respecta.
BILE lady. They afterwards settled in
Peoria, where, three months after mar.
riage, he deserted his young wife, rob.
bling her OF a considerable amount OF
jewelry, and everything she had, and ia.
king in her friends to the amount of sew,
eral hundred dollars. After leaving her,
he went to Albany, MY, where, assn.
ming a military dress, be passed himself
off for 1t. Jno. L. Eaton, u. s. Navy,
and soon after contracted marriage with
a young and wealthy lady of that city OF
its neighborhood. Butbefore the honey
moon was over with his new bride, he
was detected and exposed by two gentle
men of this city Since then, it is un
derstood that he has yet another wife il
Cincinnati, Ohio. 1t is time for tn.
ne wspapers to take hold of him. He is
yet at large, and we hope a general hue
and cry will be raised so that he may b.
brought to the penetentiary without de-
lay.-Mo. Rep.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-23
AtrOciOus Murder and Rape.

kAOne of the most horrible murdsr%and
fendish acts was coa,mitteTein this coun-
ty a few dasS Since, that has ever come
within our knowledge. In cruelty and
~atrocity, it was a deed worthy only of
the arch fiend himself. The heart sick
ems and The blood curdles in our veins at
the bare recital.
On Tuesday last, two children of Mr..
Michael Bright, living about four miles
from PhiIadelphi. in this county, went
into the woods for the purpose of gather
ing nuts. One was a girl about thirteen
years of age, well grown, and The other
a boy about ten. Not returning at night,
the father became alarmed, and went out
to seek them. After looking and calling
M them some time in vain he proceed
ed to arouse the neigbbS File
scsreh wasssSsarhhued all night, and the
next morning they were found, about a
mile from Rome, ~inhuaanly murdered,
With their throats cut and mangled; the
boys head mashed, as if with a stone,
and 4e girls person horribly violated.
Suspicion fell upon a negro man, belong
ing to Mr.. Glascock, living in the neigh
borhood, who had been hauling rock near
where the children were found. He was
arrested; and circumstantial proof, sufi-
Client to convict him, were at once adduc-
ed. His clothes were found to be bloody,
and other marks were on his person, in
dicating his participation in the most
fiendish part Of the act. On the day
Of the murder, he was gone much
longer after a load of rock than usual.
and at length returned without it. He
complained also Of having lost his knife.
The same knife was found near the fatal
spot, clotted with blood. 1t was a com
mon Barlow knife, and with that instru-
ment he had cut and hacked their throats
in a most cruel manner. 1t is supposed
that he first knocked the boy in the head
with a stone, and after accomplishing his
hellish purpose upon the young creature
in his grasp, cut the threats OF both, to
ensure their silence. He was at once
placed in jail. though it was with grea.
difficulty the crowd were restrained from
tearing aim to pieces.
The awful deed has caused a thrill OF
horror to run through our whole county,
and il is to be hoped that full and speedy
justice will be meted out to the wretch.
We learn that another negro, belong
ing TO Mr.. John A, Lyell, in the same
neighborhood, has since been implicated,
but upon what grounds we have not as
Observation-Disclosures Courier.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-23
OttumWa, Nov. %, l849.
PR It'll MS!i
~ Chance % make MOmey!!!

We will give 10 the person who will
procure us 40 new and responsible sub
s~crioers 10 the Dies MONIES COURIER flor
n year, before the lst day of January
next, a copy of the Nafesman's Man
ual in two large Vols, comprising about
1000 pages, printed on fine white paper,
illustrated with q likeness of each of the
Presidents, and the Seals of each State,
bound in cloth, and gilt. This work
contains all the Annual and Special Mes
sages of the Presidents, from Washing
ton to Polk inclusive, a description of
the Inauguration, and a Biographical
Sketch Of each President; the Decla-
ration OF independence, with fac smile
signatures Of its signers; the Constitu-
ton of the u. S. with all the amend
ments; the Constitutions of the several
States; a complete listof Judicial, Exec
utiye Officers, and Senators and Repre-
sentatives in Congress from the COM
mencement of the Government; besides
many other interesting and useful Stats
tics too numerous to mention. This
work is worth Sc in cash.
Aioos III tWCuly ITSpouSiuic SuDSCTl-
bers, procured before the first day Of JAN
uary next, IL copy of Sears Pictori-
al History Of the United STATES, a Vol.
of 500 pages, illustrated with over 900
Engravings, and handsomely bound in
cloth, gilt. This is an invaluable book
and should be in every American fam
lily. Taking into consideration the fact
that we are upon the eve of the develop.
ment of the policy Of new A~dministra-
ton, and as there are questions to en-
gage the attention of the. approaching
Congress of the most momenious inter-
est to the country, the proceedings OF
that body will be very important. The
COURIER, from the arrangements we
have made, will give the latest and most
authentic reports of its proceedings.
To the person who will procure us
10 responsible subscribers, we will send
the COURIER one year free of charge.
az Persons procuring subscribers will
be governed by our regularly advertised
Terms.
STREET g. WARDEN.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-23
Correspondence of The N.,Y. Courier
and Enquirer.
Affairs mt washimgton.
WAsHrNcroN, Oct. 80, 1876


It's believed that the new French En-
voy will reach Washington during the
month of November, and that he will
come with instructions to present imme-
diately for adjustment the two claims
which led to Poussin's disaster. BY
this means the French Cabinet will re-
cover from the appearance Of concession,
in the prompt appointment of MI. Pous.
sins successor. But Mr.. Clayton is
quite certain that his intercourse with M.
Bots lie Compte will be of the most
friendly character, and that the matter in
dispute will be disposed of very readily
and in a manner altogether satisfactory TO
all parties.
There is no ground for the statement
tha, Mr.. Rives, when in London, held,
under instructions from this Government,
an interview with Lord Palmerston, as
to the Nicaragua matter. The affair is
entirely in the hands of Mr.. Lawrence,
so far as our diplomatic agency is con
cerned, and / have reason to believe that
our Government thinks it will be speed
lily and fairly adjusted.
Speculations are rife a, the Capitol in
reference 10 the Speakership of the mex.
House. Mr.. Holmes of South Carroll
ma, is nov in Washington, and the tenor
Of lis remarks on the subject, does not
Indicate that he and his associate s.'T'ay.
lor Democrat" from South Carolina, are
for Mr.. Winthrop. He is of the opin-
Ion that a different organization will
take place from is generally selected
But whatever course MI. Holmes may
pursue, il is very clear that no organiza-
tion at all will be effected, until after a
prOtracted wrangling. Messrs. Giddings
and Root, of Ohio, and Allen of Massa.
chusetts, are fully determined to make
themselves conspicuous. They will vote
steadily for some ''man in the MOON"
Secretary Meredith is at work night
and day on his Report; and it is said that
it will be a voluminous document, and
exhibit some astonishing facts and fig
ures connected with the past Financial
Policy of the Government. The first
Report from the new Department is look
GU tut VIII IHuCu lltCfcSt. IL VIII Uc q
terse and business-like document, pre-
senting many striking facts concerning
the vast and various interests in charge
Of the able Secretary.
l learn hat Mr.. Hannegan is soon ex.
pected to return. Indeed, his stay abroad
has been unaccountably protrac,ed, con.
sidering ,he single object of his appoint
ment-!he pocketing of the $4,000!
Il.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-23
LIFE INSURANCE
.sFtasWB00 M Bfnr aN 8T
KNOX INSURANCE. COMPANY
vincennes, State Of Indiana.

TNHIS Company is nov prepared to In
J. sure lives, grant endowments n an
~nuities.
The following are among the benefits con
ferred by insuring in this Office:
Premiums amounting to $50and upwards;
PAYABLE one-half in cash, and the balance IN
a note at IL months, renewable, with SIX.
per cent interest, or the premium may be
paid monthly in advance.
Insurance effected in THIS Office uponthe
life of the HUSBAND, free from all demands
of creditors.
Creditors may insure the lives of debtors,
and debtors their own lives for the benefit
of creditors. 4
Naval and Military o officers, Masters and
Mates of boats. vessels, andindeed llClas-
ses, NAV at this office secure their families
against want at the lowest rates OF premium
Os Premiums lower than Mutual Com
panies. aas4,14Ra
No responsibility to the Insurers beyond
the payment Of the premium.
No risk of Partnership with all classes oil
persons and its serious consequences.
No liability to have the sum insured re-
duced, or to make farther contribution in
case Of mortality beyond the estimated av-
erage. =,
The certainty of having every claim paid
as soon as ~substantiated whatever extraor-
binary mortality may take place.
The ~semi-annual payment Of premiums,
and thirty days grace allowed the assured
on the renewal of premiums.
This company allow the insured more
liberal travelling privileges and a longer
residence in the Southern States than any
similar institution in the country.
A person insured in this company, has
the privilege of travelling on land, rivers,
lakes or inland seas, and Of residing in any
Of the States or Territories of this Union,
or the British Provinces of North America,
during the entire year, except from the first
day OF August to the first day of Novem-
Der; during which period, the insureda are not
| allowed to travel or reside south OF the
Northern boundary of the State of Missis-
sippi. unless permission is previously OBJ
tanned. EEWt sN3
The company does not exempt itself
from the payment ola policy if the assured
should die by his own hand, which is a con-
sideration of great importance to the credi-
tor who insares the life of a debtor, as well
as to a wife insuring the life Of her husband.
The insured will be allowed to make a
voyage out and home, to and from any port
on the continent of Europe, for an extra
charge of ! percent.
Steamboat men engaged in navigating
the western waters will be insured at the
regular rates.
No one life will be taken by this compa-
ny for a greater sum than $1,000.
Rates Of Insurance Of 800
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-23

Mi. SHERMAN, from the bonny Buck
eye State, has landed a press and type
all qew-at Keokuk, destined for Fl.
Des Moines, Iowa. MI. SHERMAE's de-
sign Is to start q Wing paper at that place,
for which purpose he passed up in the
stage on Tuesday last. This will make
two papers at Fl. Des Moines-and sew
EN- in the valley. This will give some idea
abroad of the rapid advancement wealth
and populations of a country that but sew
en- or eight years ago was the home Of
the savage. Success to the undertaking.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-23
arb F~OrebOdings.

We find the following letter in the last
Journal Of Commerce:
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9.
l fear that there are matters in agitation
at the South which augur i'll for the har-
mony and even for the prosperity of this
Union. | apprehend that you, at the
North, have, like myself, attached too
little Importance TO the Southern conven-
ton held in the State of Mississippi du-
ring The last month. l have had oppor-
~tunities of knowing hat the Mississippi
convention was got up, under the advice
OF the prominent southern politicians and
with the pledge that its recommendation
should be sustained by the whole force
and power of the Southern States.
am not sure that | have a right, now, to
go into particulars, butt know one thing
viz: that, whatever may be in agitation
at the South, the great mass Of the South
ern men will uphold the Union, at all
hazards, personal or political. | may be
mistaken as to this. | cannot now state
all the circumstances that bear on this
highly important case. But | may say
this, that, at the coming session, stars
will move out of the spheres. I assure
you that, upon the Introduction of the
Wilmot proviso into our Legislature, OF
upon the passage of an act TO abolish sla.
very in interfering with slavery in this
district, stars will fall. State Senators
are authorized and determined to declare
their respective States to be out Of the
Union upon the occasion of such legisla.
ton. Vide, the Mississippi resolutions
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-23
Congress-.

This body meets on the LIST Monday
in December next. The forth coming
message Of President Taylor is looked
for with intense anxiety by all. That
the tone Of the message will be firm, Dig
nifed and manly, and its policy such as
to maintain the honor, and advance the
interests of the country the friends OF
the Administration have no fears. On
the other hand, its enemies secretly hope,
even against hope, that there will be some
plausible excuse for a~rraigning the Ad-
ministration before the people,and making
war upon its policy. Nothing less could
be expected from a party whose organ
and leaders have declared to the world in
advance, that they would oppose the Ad-
ministration mo NATTER WHAT
FACE IT NIGHT WEAR IN FU-
TURE, TO THE BITTER END"
Gen. Taylor in planning and executing
the battles Of his country for so many
years. never left any thing incomplete,
no loop hole, through which the enemy
could escape, and his false ccusers and
enemies may rest assured, that no matter
how much difficulties may thicken around
him-no matter how much they may
revile him, boast and threaten, that same
matured and unerring judgment, i%nvinci-
BILE frmness, scrupulous honesty, and in
domitable perseverance, that never for a
moment forsook him in the camp, will
render him equally as formidable to his
enemies, in the cabinet. And as he left
the field all covered with martial glory
followed by the gratitude and blessings
of a nation of freemen; in like manner
will he leave the cabinet -crowned with
civic honors, and enshrined in the hearts
of a people among whom he has lived
and acted only to serve and bless.