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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-07-26
IVIRGINIA FRFE PRESS AND FARNFBlSS' IIIIIROsITORY


people 81 JrlIes y tAe views Il eur friends
IN 20 en,5e1ne ne subject Of ne naked md
have lately q ihfeash many Of Ire rkoEsA-
ties u YlFgiai4 81 .sok particular pains y talk
with he peopls lhssS er / wenl about MS great
bone 81 euatenlssA ~ whilst there we're yaFious
opinions xprestet erning the elsclion of Judges
and other efscfE g Eshe Cpmmenweahh IN the
people, Ibid NJ pee 81 hear Of 4 nan wkd was
nos oul ana ous < fSxkr 81 ne whi,e 6ass IA s
uneonlpFcmissEls = n spirit prevailing that they
Openly affirm. ikE tksF m0nId prefer ne r.ired rs
TIE while basis fssa sistriSsiens Is
They eontenF SiSai Il the white basis i The only
true principle etefeff fsenialon, and under II they
should be entiils3 q i xaalofity in The General As
sembly, you k1s& ~ f}ghttu Z hohbe them - hus
compelling theSs ;olp only such laws ana make
such appropriaE 3ns Al The uinorAy MAJ chose 10
allow. Whisk%s G1fcil G H., asked several ih-
fuential aud ~ farmers tr1m the neighbcr-
hood. If sksg, 81 81; had the p0wes whether
they would'taxS me ftcperty Of the East 10 make
their mammoai skaselAal Improvements They ne
piled, nnquetfnnkfy we wonld-- and 10 The
amount, ioc. fSsi 4e4 already been spent ii the
East Ii NE h44 tl same facilities to marker thar
The Eas, has, 90 lstySs would heeome as valuable
as they are ihettn
10 Harrison n iIfhie Lewis and Dodridee coun-
ties they say &at M tax on slayes is rRtfsly loo
low; that six hndssSi dollars invested inland there
does nor yield ersree per cent and yet sheowner
Of slave. wosA sixsh9Edred dollars, receives for
him in hire fssn 80 10 500 They appear to
think this a rAns tspas inequality. also heard
many express Ne k{iElln that incomes ft1zt errry
ealing skealds fei When the iatteri subject
ofltaxaton was: Nsen of inquired the average,
annual wages u fs sands and was tod ii did not
exceed sixty A6lissA ard board ~ ive dollars a
month / 4 I'll
If nv iufonHFntf $ss1ot mistaken, thty can very
well afford TO f4ptfS an az rai0yrs income tax and
make the Yalk4 arsi The East pay AeYsn-eights II
the aggregate 4ingEatso raised
Let US, for siamSe, make the calculatidnIIor our
own county .E 3seasonabe to suppose thar there
are oae lhousSk ing men in JsfIsrson. whose
annuai wages EvEt 81 $500, thus making FOR the
whole three kEhaiSl thousand collars Now sup
pcse the WesEkhk b ID GStain the power and carry
out her avows4 set5mpnts on this suhiact--serging
this tax at onlet sas III as dollar there would be
three ,housanRdalSrs paid into The State Treasury
from this couhfy 4bnsl!!
Ifihe people kf stose counties through which
have sentiments Of thet neigh
bors in The Wst tsFn. ut the reasons whishI have
honestly givcEs | IN 40 longer (what / was Ithree
months sinceya ssAits basis man. NJ.
4 IThe Spirit tf jefferson will please copy
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-07-26
W. ~ se;rit q jelrlr.--l.l


Nh. BEILgR duly appreciate the compll I
me1t INTENDED 10 presenting me Is candsdaie scr
seal 10 the Reform Convention from ibis Dis
trict, and 10 those Who have ihus honoted me-
retcrn my sincere acknowledgements. lam sare
they would do ne The justice TO say. tbatihe PREF
senfati0n ofmy name. was without my kg9wleogs
Or eoRseni. -and. inasmuch. as ! have ne aspirat
tons tof public staten, and especially, AZ do not
wish 70 hold position even seemingly in oPpof
sition q sthers, my friends, personally and Po-
lhically. who are more experienced and eomper
cent ltan myself. most respectfully decline
being candidate, and therefore ask osyon ihe
favor 70 diseontinueshe insestien Of my hame az
such in Foar paper This step | hec leaise 70 az
sure my friends, has not been induced by any
feeling. on my part. in opposition 10 Resorm-
have hing been The ardent friend and advocate o.
a thorough reform 10 The organic law ofpuF good
old Commonwealth, and there shall be to abate-
ment fmy exertions 10 secure the desirrd object.
Yours, A. u 0'BARNON,
N. B. The papers circulating in ihe district
are requested t. copy this.
JuIy "a 1850
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-07-26
THE NEW CABIN ET.

On Saturday last, The PaEstpENr transmitted
mcssageit the Senate. containing the nemin atoms
Of ihefollowing named gentlemen. as the members
Of tkanew Cabinet all of whom confirmed
ItsNtEL WEBSTER, (of Massachusetts, Secretary
Of STATE.
TiFqM,s coawlx. (of ohio) Secretary of the
TREASURY.
j u. PrARor. (of Maryland. Secretary Of the In
teripl!
VIA GRauAn, (of North carolina) Secretary
of the Navy.
Enw WARD BlrSs (of Missouri Secretary Of War.
n k II ALI 6of New York J Postmaster General.
JsEIN J. cRITrENDEN, Col Kentucky,l Attorney
NGenstal.
y Tbs, il will be conceded by all is Cabinet ef
great ability, of large experience p The conduct 81
public affairs thoroughly Wing in It's character, and
jussyfentitIed 10 lhe confidence of the Wing party
and ot Abe country The gentlemen composing il
VIII unaoqbtedyIha have many difficulties 10 rontepd
withi and encounter, almost from the moment bf
them entrance into Office fierce, determined and
pow4ffpl opposition. Thai they will prove theTa-
selves equal to the pccasi IN their upqucstioned
ifcalops and known devotion 10 Wing Principles,
gives confident hope and assurance Rcpatlie. I
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-07-26
DIsGRAcEFuL OUTRAGE.

we have. just learned that q most dis
rraehfilI outrage was ~ a G..lP apAr
61 ~ adnesday last Bill Graysop, the ne.
growho has been twice convicted of the muk.
dor of Miller, in that county. and the judy
ment reversed by the General Court. was. a.
We are informed, forcibly taken from the Jail
BIZ q mob of some two or three hundred. car
ried aEshort distance from the Court. II ouso
and hanged. Shame on the perpetrators of
%. aaH.nning crim,. We blush TO record
TIC fact, that here, in the time honored, law
abiding Commonwealth of Virginia, and at
ths enlightened day, any set of men could be
foihd 80 lost to every principle of morality
aad OF jurtice as to violate the laws of their
latH and of their Godj by perpetrating in
cola blood so fendish amurder. The offence
Isl inexcusable, and the violated law calls
loudly for an example to be made of the Of
Tenders
We republish an extract from the opinion
ottljeGeneral Court, reversing the judgment
Of fhe Court below in order to show that the
evidence against Grayson at the trial was not
only insufficient to convict him Of the Ear1t-
der but barely sufficient to raise even sus-
plelou Of guilt against him In concluding
their opinion. the Court; " Upon the whole
e4ss we are of opinion that the testimony is
not only not sufficient to prove the guilt of
TIP accused, but thatit lis hardly sufficient to
raise suspicion against him. The judg.y
nisht must therefore be reversed aud a new
itfial awarded - TYafrentoa Wig
4 AZ rhs Fredericksburg Recorder very severe
yflt lnsy denounces The parlicipaors in This out
rage and adds +:
III If the perpetrators of this outrage do
not surrender themselves up at once the
Governor should send an armed force and
take them, dead or alice. This first attempt
a Lynch law, in this commonwealth, should
be rehuked with frmness and punished with
severity. Unless. speedily checked in its
course, it must overthrow all government and
render life, liberty and property, without
protection. It rests with the legally consti-
tuted authorities Of Virginia to wipe of this
foul blot from her character We trust in
Gods name they will not fail to do III,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-07-26

.#f CHARLEsFOWNt yhiy 70, IoOU
To Messrs r. SIDsgY RoBssoN, TRosAs II.
CRowi JAMES L. SHowERs and others.
I. GENTLEMEN Your letter Of the 23d received
today in which ySa s sS shfs Tsgard q
CONSTITUTIONAL Rights" You do me the honor 10
say further" THAI these views are held by ma
jority Of the people OF this Conventional Dsiret 2
!. and, you beg leave TO announce me as candi-
date for the Reform Convention which is 10 assem-
bic in October next"
Yon have my permission so 70 do--and in order
that no man may vote for me misunderstanding,
desire 10 publish 10 the public what said TO YOU
upon The occasion referred to-
lstl l am in favor Of Representation upon the
White Basis erelEsfrely. The direct tendency Of
Mixed Basis is to Join political power to the wealthy
in proportion 10 their wealth, and 10 nflct political
insigMihcanee on the poor in proportion 10 their
poverty to confer electoral district contain
Ing tsrc electors but great wealth. equal power with
another district containing many electors, but little
wealtAi to give TO ne fcsr control oyer TIE many
will never sanction such Anti Republican doc
tFine. Twill sanction no guarantee which will de-
stroy the Republican Right Of a majority Of the
people
2nd I am in favor Of Universal Suffrage
The blessings Of Government should be distributed
like IDS burdens. All bear the ater-all should
enjoy the former.
3d. u am utterly opposed to the County Court
system. tr5st il will be rntfrrly abolished, and
whatever is placed in its stead, win be made cleo
tive py anu mus dilecliy responsible 10 the people,
4th. am favor Of electng by the people, the
Executive, Ministerial and Judicial Oiiieers--in
othes words, Governor, Sheriffs, Clerks, Judges
Constables and Magistrates. Ii the people have
sense enough 70 elect these officers indirectly, they
have sense enough to do so directly.
5th | am favor of Biennial Sessions Of the Lee
gislatnre. Il has seen said the world is governed
TOO much, We will prevent that BY preventing the
Governors from meeting TOO often.
have thus plainly stated my views upon the i'm
portant points which will demand The attention of
the Convention. will do myself the honor to en-
forcethese views before the people, between this
and the election.
Your fellpw-citizen,
r. HUME BUTCHER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-07-26
TnE FuNERAI. soLEMNIriEs.


The Cogfniften of arrangements have liked on
SATURDAY he Sd Of August fer The funeral sOlemni-
ties IN homer q the memory Of the illustrons dead
This is he fourth lime within The last ten years
our citizens have been called upon to give some
pubiic manifestation Of their regard for the memo
n or those who filed the most honorable station on
earth Ii, that short period the brave and gallant
Harrison, The ssefp but patriotic Jackson the
amiable ana enlightened Polk. and the lamented
TAYLOR, have been gathered 10 their thsrs. We
trust that ire people of every portion Of the county
will be present and participate in the ceremonies
The probabilities are that owing 10 the melancholy
interest perrading every bosom. the pageant willie
the most Imposing ever Witnessed in the Valley
The various secret ordces in this and the neisheor
ing counties, il IS expected, viii be largely repre-
scented.
A great man has failen--and his sudden depar-
ture has not only called forth the sympashies Of
personal and political friends, but merged party
spirit into The bitisrest gEicf.
THE PREsIDRNEa NEW CABINET.
President FlLtsi5aE and portion Of his Cabinet
are actively engaged in Tie discharge Of their i'm
portant duties. The composition Of he Cabinet
gives great satisfaction 10 the Wing Party and even
TIC DculoIIdSS dfS 4H3fics " hn1 sHs SuAAsedAust
reasoaa for spPosis;ers s.s -
Mr.. Wehsierhas had experience in the State De-
partment, and will make every thing work smoothly
under the guidance Of his massive Intellect
Mr. CoFwin enters upon his task with modesy
always attending high abilities bur win soon make
himself iaroFably known BY the energy with which
he will discharge his public duties--the courtesy
and true gentlemanly bearing, With which be win
hold intercourse even With the humbest Of his fell
loweitzens. lie is emphatcaliy a-inaa Of the
people, popular and even beloved BY all who know
him.
Three of The other members Of The Cabinet are
moi yet atlhefr pests L. is not necessary 70 make
known ioihc people Of Virginia. the merits Of two
of her mos, distinguished native sons, Messrs.
Bates and CriueTdeps
Gov. Graham is mast fayorahly known in the old
North S,4te. and ei deport himself with the sturdy,
but courteous bearing Of the unpreiending people OF
that Commonwealth,
/, is a matter Of regret that Mr.. Pcarce has de
clined, bat the certainty q getting Loco Foco
Senator in his place, il he had accepted is con-
sideratiol too important 10 be Overlooked
Mr. Hall The new Post Master General Is an in
innate fsend ofPresident Fillmore, living in the
same town with him, and Of course his merits are
practically known 10 him. He had a business
character in Congress, and is a gentleman Of fre
mapners4-no uHimporIant consideration in the
transaction Of Pest Office business. ~
Now let tie Democrats open their baieries'and
do their worst \ We have strong team, able te
resist Successfully all assaults.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-07-26
VIEWS or THE WEST ON THE WHITE
AND MIXED BAsIs.
rFos rnr FrrE Fnrss.

II1N KIIlI 2 = 2 N1-1s-
haze read with considerable care and aitenficn
Two communications thar a'pue arr ID lie Srifit of
Jefferson over The signature 81 = Obskrvsf.r ana
masl confess that aiikoakh ahs wfstef appears ID
be manref IeaIning 1 thilk Is his reasoning lie
does not display an unusual sars of common sense
II may Be thai my capacity IS Isl sslcentIy cuifi
vaied % comprehend The beaufv 81 his theories 81
the blessings that will follow the;r being carried
into practice.
admit that am plain man ID the 1.-THE lsafn-
ing have received does not extend % knowledge
q the classics butt an vain enough u believe that
my opinions. bounded On uhai aas laken place. are
NOT altogether unsonnd. lido nol dsem il necessary
q notice ne why sayings be max use q II con-
wsniine on Ne language Of Nj. Worhingloa1s
meanderings about the rights Of tie people ii Pr
under this o. hal form Of gpvernne1t NJ sole
o1eci in Repning this article IS 3 let ~ good
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-07-26
I,RILLING MACHINES.

: We Ssfer our readers to the advertisements Of
DAv,p& RBns and GARpsra s Roma who are
now Misunderstanding Drills Of their own invention
These drills are free from the complication Of most
osher drills and can he worked By boy. They
are ekeaper, and We are sure viii do work with
greater arcuracy. The certificates Of approba-
lion gissn is Mr. Gardner's Drill. BY some Of the
bess Iarnsrs in The county. induces 10 call at
,ensioe tos Believing that they would not certify
10 am thing from mere compliment The driil
has many advantages, which the intelligent farmer
win observe, on examination From the large
numb4ts0lA BY Mr.. Rohr. we take il for granted
his are also much appreciated. As seeding time i
near a hard, our farmers would do well 10 supply
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-07-26
CnaRLgsrowlS, Jaly 81 ESQ.

To sac. MooRE. Esq
hefppdersigned were appointed a Committee
to maka arrangements for the .cefembnies IN honor
81 the Enslnory Of Gen. 2. TAyLos on the 81 Of
August Amongst their other duties, they were re-
quiFeaAo seleci an Orator. We therefore tender 70
You SIS honorable post, and sincerely hope i will
suit sq1rseonvenienee to accept the sames
EE Your ohedient servants.
A r. HUME BUTCHER,
JNO. THOS GIBSON,
JOHN w. ROWAN,
Hi WM Al SUDDtTH
JAMES MoDANIEL.-
n WELI-S d HAWKS,
F li. LAWSON BOLTS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-07-26
CONVENTION CANDIDATES.

Messrs Andrew Hunter. WofihiDgton. Faulkner,
Province Mccormick and Thomson, candidates
Tor the Convention, addressed the voters Of Clarke
county on MondaySlast.
We learn hal ]. r. Tucker, Esq Of Winchester,
addressed the Ptopls BY request HIS remarks we're
highly approved. and bis speech represented as a
mastery one
II win be ssen FIAT Messrs Page Morgan, o.
Bannon E r. Hunter and Bots, have declined run
ming as candidates
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-07-26

esntFated apoa 1 settled sirket mnnxsslinss bFI
lang ID tLe canF1ss tote Instrumental II HQ
cucfhg result . di<aztrurs I!teg refutnsFs ~
eeneenlf1ie / coHEae ID their overwhelming
siFrnsshr~bnf heir strength liesfin union n a.
vision shers may ke, ard most Likely viii ceieat
and disgfaee
ments 10 ihose who have Wizked i, honor me With
seat Il the Contenziun and tender them aay ssr-
vice imay be abe O. render Is soldier ~ The he1
form ranks EDMUND.P. HUNTER
DULY 2f Ies0
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-07-26
WITHDRAWAL or COZ. MORGAN.

HIT 4 DaLI July 10 1850,
Ma, Fl. N. GAlIAHgR-Dear Sir:--My maine
being before The peapie Of this District ali cand-
date for the CohTeniian 10 amepd the Constitution
Of Virginia respees1lly de1Iihe being considered
q csndidate 10 my friends who placed mr. name
before the people as worthy Of this suffrage and
those whose snpport should have received, | re-
turn my sincere Il anks for the honor they wished
10 confer. / shall ever bear il IN grateful remem-
brance Very respectfully yours &c.
BENJAMIN MORGAN
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-07-26
5EFFERsoN LAND.

Gstcn Hill farm, belonging 10 Inc heirs OF the
late Isaac Srider. situated four miles from Charles.
Town, iEpnskining $50 acres. was sold on Saturday
last, al public auction for sjly deiiars per acre.
Mr.. Gkorge b Beali, purchaser. The improve
lnen,s "a his farm are indifferent. but,h land is
equalis u laHy other in the county for fertility.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-07-26
RICHMOND TIMES.

Mr.! NJ H. Davis, who has been for number Of
years connected with the Times oficein Richmond.
has tsrired, and The paper will hereafter be under
the sole management of Mr., Darlington. The
Times is one Of the most interesting papers with
whi[A we exchange, and its Editor maniicsts a ca
rachy for labor and research which, in connection
with his courteous and gehtemanly tone, should sci
cure II him an ample remuneration for his tolls.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-07-26
Clarke county. july %, 1850. /

To ne pcople Of .Jstsrsn, BTkaleg and ciarke.:
Though thankful taF DE kindness which placed
me among The Candidates fpr The approaching Con-
Yentiont Hereby respectfully decline the nomina-
tion, knowing youean readily find ADLER and more
experienced men wiling TO serve.
J LAWSON Bolts.
CHA rlesinun Inlr d lSiA
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-07-26
cANDIrsFrEs FOR THE con FENrIoN.

The foi ing ggnilemen nor compose the list
eandidaie4 for lie Convention, for tiie District
JeiEersos, sseleE and Clarke.
AN1sliEw HUNTER. ESQ.
HEMRY BERRY, ESQ.
WE o. WORTHINGTON, Eso.
JO4tN Al THOMSON. ESQ.,
PRsfN1NGE MCCORMICK, ESQ.
CE3|RLESsJ. FAULKNER, ESQ.
W4IIAMsLUCAS, Eka.
W .LIAMsF TURNER, ESQ;
GEHkGE B. BEALL. ESQ
r. IUAE BUTCHER Esq
EDMUND PENDLETDN, Esa.
DEIpENNiS MURPHY
DpkETRES McCORM NICK
Co25 BR AXIOM DAVENPORT.
CT JAMES CASTLEMAN.
CD IUtIS r. SMITH.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-07-26
MR. pAcE.s WITHDRAWAL.

To lie Editor of lie FTce PressE:--
DEAs Sin WIN Jou do me The favor 10 say in
your next paper, tha with thanks 10 The friends
who nominated me for a seat in the Convention
from this District d. not wish 10 be considered
candidate Respectfully, yours,
JOHN E. PAGE
Clarke county JULY % 1850
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-07-26
YEW POTATOES.

our friend, i3IoIs b PAcxErr win accept our
thanks for The ne specimen Of Posaiss sent us.
Theyswere he largest and most deliciouk we have
seen @ tasted mis- season. Should any Of our ~
m<rgas friends have patch superior 10 Mr.. p, lei
them send rs sample. We will take pleasure id
noting all sueA fav6Hs
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-07-26

McstFs n, Huns BurcHER and others Committee.
GkSFHfMsS Your letter Of abe I'D, inviting
me tbIte1iver the Grafton on the 3D. Of August. in
hoau4I 81 the late ameuied President Of the United
Sia.s@ hAs been received Duly sensible Of the
honcscdserrsd by your selection accept the inIi-
iatioh. Very respectfully, yours,
SAMUEL 81 C. MOORE.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-07-26
s. q. sY. sAPPfNGTON.

Capt s 9MSroz declines being candidate for
The ConE BISON His Card viii BE given next
week bkep received al 100 late an hour for
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-07-26

E President Fillmore has removed his
residence % lthe Presidential Mansion.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-07-26

SrycuLAR AT Augusta, Me-, the powder
used in firing the funeral salute in honor Of
ehelate President was 1ge1ican P0soder, done
Up ii the original Msziedn bags, being part
Ipf 4 large quantity taken BY our troops al the
eitY Of Mexicos and sent to Augusta for de-
.posite in the u s Arsenal there.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-07-26
THE CONVENTIONS.
BERRYFILLE, CLARKE CorNTl
t.. - M . ora

JuLY % 1850.
r HUME BtrcHER, Esq SIR The views which
YOU expressed at our Court House on Monday the
2ed instant, accord fully with sentiments III re-
gard to Constitutional Rights and, believing as we
d. thar you hold in common the views held by a
majority OF the people of2the District composed Of
the counties If Berkeley Jefferson and Clarke, we
beg leave TO announce YOU as candidate to repre-
sent us in the Convention which is TO assemble in
Richmond in October next
n = Very respectfully, yours, Sc,
r. SIDNEY ROBINSON,
THOMAS FL. CROW
JAMES L. SHOWERS,
J. EMANUEL SHOWERS, SR.,
II. SIDNEY LITTLEJOHN,
b. IA. SIRM0TT,
JEREMIAH ID. KANE,
VIM. L. SMITH,
STROfHER Fl. BOWERS,
VIM. G. CARRINGTON,
MARANDA BOWEN.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-07-26
PROF. WEBsTER--EFFECT OF. THE
il DECISION or THE COUNCIL.

lPrSt. Webster is said have been fully prepared
frf ths decision Of the Executive Council--at least,
vhenhe learned il from the papers, he did not ap-
par Y be disappointed. Hs;wife and three daugh-
tars-SaIso Mr.. Schier one Of his cpunsel-had an
iiaterview with him lin Jail on Friday afteEnoOn--
The Transcript says
Tits understood that Professor Webster
had expressed wish that if be were to DO
executed, an early day might be fixed and
that bis family might be kept in ignorance Of
the time. For long period the family have
Sustained from residing any newspaper what
DYER
L The prisoner vas visited on Saturday marn-
pg by High Shscif Eveleth, who found Elm
calm and apparently resigned Professor
Webster had probably long before abandon
"a all hope Of lie favorable action Of the Cd.
ternor and Council. His Excellency. the
Eovernor has affixed his signature 10 the
1Death Warrant which has been duly trans
jnitted to the High Sheriff.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-07-26
Bosrox, July ~.

y DOoIoN. Ouiy II.
/ DEATH WARHAET READ TO PRor. NTEB-
ETEa- The death Warrant was read to-day
60 Professor Webster. During its reading
Pc vas perfectly calm and composed, and
when the solemn ceremony was ended he
said, T Gods viii be done-I am resigned to
boy fate-n
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-07-26
THE DISCUSSION On MONDAY.

July q. 1850