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The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-09-28

fIE7FFyP to Attend 'HF Regular Monthly Meeting 90
s4aS MONDAY EVENING, the 18Th inst. at - O'Clock.
P""sa asop ga s,a Is EsgPs,'sa a 99,0s d
By order. 81 HENRY J. HYAMS, Secretary.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-09-28
TEL L G. r Il p II &c.
Enn orresGfnnRI.

CHARLESTON, Wednesday, Sept 10
To-day the Mexican Indemnity bill passed
both Houses, and the Fertilization bill passed
the House.
An effort was made in the Senate, which it is
believed will be successful, to incorporate the Texas
Navy officers with ours, by means Of the Naval
Appropriation bill. The project Is generally OPP
posed by the officers of our Navy
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-09-28

The democrats of Massachusetts held their con-
vention in Worcester on the 18th inst, and nomi
mated George H. Boutwell,, Esq, for Governor, and
Henry Cnshman for Lieulenant. Governor.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-09-28

We are under obligations TO the polite clerk of
the Oregon, Mr.. l.. w, Broadwell, for late Mobile
papers.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-09-28
Auction Sales This Day.
a.5~ Imposition, yiIlany and swindIlng.-To

P u. TAYLOR will sell, at II O'Clock at the Government
Warehouse, POyas steet-tiran Bags, Iron Ware, etc
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-09-28

Much has recently been published in regard to
| what is called the Ebony line of steamships, pro-
posed by the Naval Committee in the House OF
REPRESENTATIVES. The Washington Union pub
fishes the following address embracing propositions
for two lines of steamers--one for establishing a
line of mail steamships between Philadelphia and
Antwerp touching at Portsmouth, in England, and
Hsvre in France. The other is line more dis
tant. and with larger steamers, to carry the mail
between Shanghai and Hong Kong, in China, and
San Francisco, in California, touching at the
Sandwich Isla DIS.
To the Honorable the Senate and
r,...s.-. House Of Representqtices ..-.,.-
the United States mail between Philadelphia and
and Havre in France The said ships to be not less Than
@ IONS Dnrhen to be perfectly ADAPTED to war purposes
alteration ell the machinery to be below the load line,
and out OF the reach OF shot the ships to the best
qualities and to be capable of the greatest speed The
designed to construct and put the ships at his
d cost Of each ship, in United States FIVE Per CENT
stock having twenty years to rum the interest on which to
a ana the also to be PAID by him on or be
lien upon the said ships until the said stock paid off by
the undersigned. =
The said ships be commanded by officers of the United
States Navy chosen by the undersigned and four junior off
Gers be appointed from the Navy by the Secretary of the
ubssied by the Undersigned When ready for and peroTm
a ma tne H. receive man pay al te
United States Government for each ship in line The
value for said ships as may By established BY appraisers to
on the of the owners and the third by the two
former The contract Tor mail purposes to be ior twenty
chase of the ships by the Government, until ones are
constructed and put on.
The undersigned also proposes to construct put on and
tabls at his own expense, line of steamships Of not less
to carry the United States mail between Shanghai and Hong
4 islands he In ba m
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-09-28

For MOBILE AND THE WATERING PLAcEs.--The boat
engaged the Lake leave to day the following hours
James L. Day, GibersOn, for Mobile via Bay ST. Louis
Pass Christian and Mississippi City, O'Clock cars
ST. Charles, Sutton. for Biloxi, via Bay ST. Louis Pass
Christian and Mississippi City, O'Clock P. M. cars
Olivia. Hoffman, for Vaudeville, Lewisburg Madisonyile
and Covington, p. NJ. cars.
Lenora, Miller, for COyngon, via Vaudeville, Lewsburg
and Madisonville, II O'Clock A. 4.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-09-28

The steamship Philadelphia will sail from New
York on the 28th inst. for Chagres. The passen-
gers by this vessel will connect with the steamer
Tennessee, at Panama.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-09-28

JUDI. T0TNIT FTTV'N.-A TeIteT OF Tue IIlO
inst, from San Antonio says this plausible rogue
has ruined the unfortunate contractor who was to
take Government provisions to the troops at E.
Paso. The contractors name, we believe, is
Coons. Some details of the transaction we have
already given The letter says French bought
Coons's contract gave him draft on Rowland &
Aspinwa for $4,000 and besides carried oil
Uncle Sans prov ions for his own benefit, An
express was sent after him from San Antonio, but
it is feared will be too late he is thought to have
gone into Mexico The letter writer expresses his
! belief that the men with French knew nothing Of
| his villanes
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-12-13
BURNING or THE STEAMER CO..
IsUMBUs.

At about o'clock on Thursday morning,
2fth ult. the steamer Columbus, while on
her trip from Baltimore to Norfolk, took fire
and the beat aud cargo were entirely; destroy
ed Il occurred Of Smiths Point, Il the
mouth Of the Potomac She was proceeding
q her usual rate, when suddenly The draft
through the smokesssack was checked, and
the flames came rushing ont Of The. doors Of
the furnHce The usual means we're resorted
70 by the engineer u restore the draft, but
all bis Efforts proved unayailing, and the
flames continued to pour out Of the mouth
of the furnace in such volume as instantly
to Kill the fireman, aud to set FIRE to the boat
and wood-pile in front Of the furnace. The
flames spread with such rapidity as to battle
the efforts Of those on board to save the boat.
and in short ting il was entirely consuu-
ed
By this dreadful calamity nine lives were
lost, including Capt Hollingshead and the
mate, Mr. Goodwin, who leaves families in
Baltimore The rest, seven in number,
were saved by resnrting to the small boa.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-12-13

REELECTION Or SENATOR MASON.

! 4
oa DE arriyal Of de ses from aeha,oua IL he r..
slsetna u CO. JAsrs H. MAsos 10 he Uaiea ssases
sfnaie y De Leysstrse Il Virginia. On nday eren
rs ssh irs,. the Coast- sieuse beIls a. and meet
rs q he people cftke tou add seixheo<hsod heId-
Op netioa. ca. FRANCIS YATES Ma. called 70 The
shair, and RcsEnT w BAsIoA Apsoaa. "a secrgtarY..
on motion q r. H. BgEcHEa. E.l tEs lelIopisg ~
s1utioss were offered aaa adapted Z
hesoseds That with pafeiSned yseasaFc we have Just
beard 4 iie re-electipa a the Hoo JAEs NJ MAsoS
g ~ senate e the Unised States tl= Virginia Lee
liesyed. Thai neeslHg kailsith deISght tAis at
D justice and right thkir part towards sstzs uished
iA.thial public servant-wko has abeyed his stale-
fa4thtatiy Frpresentei hHeonsn- Sad reflected boz
nor upon this nosle Gamradnw ealth
Resolved, That werthy Senator slaed sEESin this
a q his eonstitaentl MOI onF bis ea5 hit his duty
cp<fHesere ID thai course which shall essgf his
state aad The While Snh her gifts under
ihe Constitution pade BIZ The Fathez e this Rrpahc.
% motion Of RoRr W. BaYtoa lit was--
Resolved That this nseetiag fesd@F thes thanks 10
shf senafcr from this District n T. orIE AID cter SCI
nAfors and members im hs Yalle or tin.icatin the
rights Of this State % the South, IN their avocaey of
fhf claim. q ths Hc. JAaEs ~ MAsos 10 The senate
II the United STATES
% rsotisnspf Capt Joax W. Ro.s,Ax, il vas.
Resolved, That committee Of five be appointed by
th4 hair % procure anIBaHifon and Ore salute f III
Ebs in honor 81 the act of the Iext Iate Of Vr
giaa. ia the re- eeetioa q the Hon. gAaes NJ MAsox
70 the Senate of khe Lnited SIates
The Chait appointed Capt John w. Row an, James
D. Small, John Arts, lr., y. g. RawEins and Dr. w III
ID. Hal eompittee ander the above resolutidn.
On motion efIor, ". ii. d. liar, II was
if~soivsd That the Secretary Of tis meetlg forward
copy Of The proceedings Of shis meeting 10 the Hon
J4fRes ". Masoa, SeaafoF elect, TO The Hon. r. M n
Hunter, 10 tbs Sena tor frem this District, and
Hi Excellency John Floyd, Governor 81 Virginia
on motion Of WY LsLE BAKER, Esq. ID was
Resolved, That the proceedings If this meeting be
publsbed ID the Spirit Of Jetfrs n, Charfeslown Free
Press, aud the Richmond Enquirer and Examaer.
FIR ANCI> iYATES. Chairman.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-12-13
DEsTRucTIYE FIRE.

On Saturday morning last about 4 o'clock,
the Mill belonging TO Mr. Samuel Cline, on
Middle River was discovered to be on fire,
the flames having progressed too far at the
time OF discovery, to be checked in its terri
4'--f----A a--4-----.------- +--L>l-s,.-~-
perty, which was extensive, was consumed to
ashes, together with the contents, supposed
TO amount to 1000 bushels of Wheat and 200
barrels of Flour The loss to the neighbor-
hood is heavy one, many persons losing
nearly all their Wheat It was with great
difficulty the miller and@two boys, sons Of
Mr. Cline, were saved from perishing in the
flames, having retired to rest at late hour,
they slept soundly, and were saved by the
breaking of the windows through which they
made their escape Mr. Cline is most wor
thy and estimable citizen, and the loss to
him is enormous, happening too, at "a time,
whenlhe is lily able to bear it.
The fire is supposed to have originated
from the friction of the Smut Machine
TO-. ~. -
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-12-13
ron THE FREE PRESS

MEssas. Eniroas In the late message of TIE
presidensshe following declaration is made:
In our domestic policy, the Constitution
will be my guide and, in questions Of doubt
| shall hook for its Interpretation to the jn.
dicial decisions of that tribunal, which was
established 70 expoand it, and to the usage
of the Government sanctioned by the 10.
quieseenee Of the country
This Is good Virginia doctrine. Read what ne
Legislature u the State declared on the Goth :ei
January. 1910
The members Of the supreme Court aye
selected from those in tho United States
WHO are mosteslebrated for ;;irrue and legsl
learning not at the will of single indivia-
ual, but by the concurrent wishes of tie
President and Senate Of the United STATED
they will therefore have no local prsjudicss
aid partialities
The duties they have to perform lesd
them necessarily to the most enlarged AMI
accurate acquaintance with the Jurisdiction
Of the federal and several state courts togets
er, aud with the admirable symmetry of our
government The tenure Of their Offices .es
Ahles them To pronounce the sound andFeos
rect opinions they may have formed, without
fear, favor Stspartiality.'
These principles are illustrated in the report q
the Committees. and when the safe 81 your cels
umns will permit | ask you 70 publish the whose
81 the rcpoE, which I herewith handa you
CoSsrfrVTfoN
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-12-13
Baltimore Market.
Randolph q LattIner,s

.CIRcuLAR>oF PRloEs NJ THE BALTIMORE MARKET
For The neck eading Dee. 10, 1850
j. Reported expressly FOR the Free Press.
APPLEs.-Sales at ST 70 $2fper bbl according to
quantities
BrrrKR.-Good demand for better qualities and
sale, OF Roll at Ii to I6 cts-Glades at IL TO is chs
Key at Z TO 10 cts.
BEEswAx.-Nothing doing, held at "a cts.
BAccN-Sales of Sides at Clio Ga cts. shoulders
at 5f to g. Hams al s 10 ii
CoRs.-Good demand and sales of White al As
10 80 cts; yellow at 80 To- 81 Cts Old corn is worth
= TO cts. more.
CATTLE.-The offerings have bee about 1000
head $50 OF which were sola at 81 10 IS on the
hoof equal 10 $4 to 1915 Nett-650 were taken 10
Philadelphia, and The halanceslett unsb!d.
CHEsNuTs---A prime article is bringing 81 IS.
CLoFERsEED.-Sales ofnew seed at SIS to SIS 25
COUNTRY SoAP.-Sales at III 70 ST cts N
DEERsKINT-Sales al I23 ID Is Gus t
DRiED FRurr Apples are selling at s i ID ST ,25
per bush Peaches attSl ,25 10 81, rs.
FEATHERS. Sales at 20 TO 30 cts. .
FLAxsEED,-Sales at 81, 30 10 81 40.
FLouR-Si,62k without sales. II
HoGs.-The packers coming into market and
prices are frm-Sales al 1925.
LARD.-Sales Of Mol in bbls. at II c:s-Kegs
Il cts.
MUSTARD Ii good demand and sales
readily al cts.
OArs.-Sales at Sc to SO cts.
RYE.-Saies at TO to IS cts.
SHELLBARks.-SaIe at 62t til IS cts
TALLow-Sales at 8 cts gtAod demand
TIMOTHY SEED-Sales al S. H
WHEAT.--.Sales of inferior 10 GOOD at rs to 95
cts; good TO prime at IS to 100 cts; family -four
white at 10 to 100 cents
WooL.-Sales ofpnWashed 1S 10 81 !, washed at
25 to 40 cts.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-12-13
INDIANA ANp rME ruGIrlvE LAW.

d The following preamble and resolutions have
been adopted by the Constitutional Reform Cunven-
tion Of Indiana now in session, ana copies trans
mited to tie Governor efeach State and their Sem
alors. and Representatives 10 Congress assembled
Whereas The Congress of the United
States passed, at its last session, series of
acts, commonly called the Compromise
measures aud Whereas, certain misguided
individuals in various States of the Unioa,
have expressed their determination to resist
a portion ofits laws; therefore,
Ne Il Rtsoirei, That, in the opinion OF
this Conventionthe common sentiment Of
the people Of Indiana sustuins and endorses,
IN their general features, and intention, the
said series Of compromise measures as passed
by Congress, and recognizes in the success
Of these measures an earnest of security and
perpetuity TO our glorious Union.
Resolsxd, That whatever may be the opn
ions Of individuals as to the wisdom or poll
ey Of the details Of one or any of the acts Of
Congress above referred to, it is the duty Of
I'LL good citizens TO conform to their requisi-
tons, and to carry out 10 good faith, the con-
ditions, If that Compromise on the subject Of
domestic slavery which is ~eeeval with the
Federal Constitution.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-12-13
TRIBUTE or RESI-, ECT.;
yirginia, to wit:


Az al Court continued and held Tor Hampshire
CaWaiy, on ne 2sth day " Nor5Daber, 1850
The Court being in session, and the members Of the
Bar generally in attendance the following proceedings
were bad the motion Of Philip d. STREET, ESQ.,
NilereAs information has been received by the Court
and members pf the bar. Of the deecase Sunday last
Al his rsiiynce in Jefferson county Of the lion Isaac
II. .Dovs4Asss who more than thilteen wears was
abe Judge Of this Judicial Circt and who was distn
guished aswell for those eh qualities " oh mark the
abl, us and upright Jadge as those which aaorn the
anabe. intelligent and Firluouk man.
IT. LF RESOLVED That the membe " The Court ard
Bar dad oe 81 this Court 40 wear for thrtv DAYS
the usual badge OF mourning a an eFideice Of highregard
for the iamented deceased Il
ThsE copy Of these proceedings be by he Clerk Of
-this tart awarded 10 the members bf the family Of
the deea ed in testimony Of sincere ondolencc with
thens ~ i'heir sad and M lanchoiy here Fenent II
THAI these proceed ps be spread upea the rccerf az
this Cpuri, and copy herei published 10 tie pews
pers printed within this Judicial circaa and ,b cnur,s
thercuFoa adjourned. A copy Tes.s
JOHN EB. WHITE, Clesk
Hampshire Eoanty Court.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-12-13
BEWARE on kaIpf}slTION.


The greater the value of any discovery the higher il
is held IN the esteem of the public AID so much u pro-
portion Is that public liable to be imposed upon by the
spurious nitaons Of ignorant designing and dishonest
men, who like the dr6ne in she hive have neither the
ability inclination think provide for themselves
but thrive and uxuiate upon the earnings Of the deseT
ing. f|
The extraordinary success attending the use Of Dr.
Wistars Basam OF Wild Cherry ndiseases the lungs
and the many singular cures il has effected, have natu-
rail attracted the attention OF many physicians wen
as the whole fraternity Of quacks-and caused uHprin-
cpled and itaioFs TO palm OF spurious
mixtures, Of similar name and appearance Of the genu
inc Balsam. Some are called = syrup OF Wild Cherry
and Tar-n '.Cherry Syrup. Compound Syrup Of Wild
Cherry :. Wild Cherry Cohfres'i and sundry other
COMPOUNDS 10 which they attach q long string Of
= puffs.n But OF such nosfTum- sc know nothing II
is WstaI's Baasam of Wild Cherry alone that performs
the cures. Let them not deceive you The genuine
signed BUTTS
SETH w F0WLE, Druggist. lbs Washington
street. Boston, Mass is the sole proprietor of the orig
inal receipt for the manufacture Of the genuine med
cine and supplies both wholesale and retail and OF
whom agencies can be obtained.
For sale by l. s. EIEHELBERGER,
Chdrlestocn.
u P. HARTMAN.
Winchester,
And ~ Druggis,s generally every where.
Dec. l3, lS50-2t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-12-13
Di e d.

In Washington City, on the OH inst, Dr. JAMES D.
WAUGH, lately Of this county aEesi about 40 years
AT New Orleans. on the 26t i'll Of cholera in his
69th year. TowEsHEsD WAUGH, formerly Of Washing
ton City.
On the Goth November THoa4s w RIA Of Win
chester, in the 4lsi year Of his age
In Winchester, on ThIrsnay right the 9Th inst, Of
paralysis, Mr. JAMEs HARRY, in the 7Slh year Of his
age -
Atthe residence OF his father at Sir Johns Run
Mil, near Bath, Morgan Co. Va; on the 4th inst,
VINCENT WHELaS o FEKRALLs Youngest son of !Mr.
Jno. and Jane L. 0,FerIalI
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-12-13
LADIES, FAIR.

EFHE Ladies Of Charlestown take Ibis method Of
4 announcing that theywilf hold a FAIR in The
Hall Of the Sons on Temperance on Hednssdq, Ne
25th .of December, when they viii offer for sale.
great variety of useful and fancy articles. The a.
sortment will he varied enough 10 suit every tasif;
The Fair will close on the Friday following, With
a grand OYSTER SUPPER. Cakes Confectionery
and other delicious edibles will abound.
The proceeds are to be appropriated In the pun
chase Of Banner and Bible for jerusalem All
Of Safety No:1" Should there be surplus, i i'll
be devoted 10 a charitable object. "
My % 1Sl0-,S tirit conp.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-12-13
Tributes oFFREspEcr.

At court held in Frederick County, the and day oil
December 1850, Joseph T5basi attorney for the Com
mon~Falth, having informed the coartoi the death
The HIM lsKAe K. DceEIAss Judge pfthe 18Th Judi.
eis cFcat on Virginia, The Court doth direct the fol.
lowing etders to DC entered upon lis fecoss
This Court hath heard with deep regret Of the sudden
dspens ton by which this judicial Circuit has lost
Judge whose Integrity and ability had been tried and
proven The state citizen above Teproach The epmlu-
NIFTY gentleman endearrd by strictest observance
OF all the kindness and cauEteses OF social lie and
wife Ahd children, fond kasband fatlIef and friend
Or4red that in token of the respect enteTtancdby the
court kI the memory OF the deceased and its regret Tor
his loSf these orders be published in The papers of the
circuits that copy OF them be forwarded 10 The widow
ofthe deceased, ana that this court do dow adiQurn
Teste, ia. TIpB ALL 6. C.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-12-13

MEETING in PAGE.

Al a Public Meeting held at Lursy, Page county,
on the 18th Of November, JACOB BAKER was
appointed Chairman and w A. GAYS, Secretary
After The objects of the meeting were stated, the
following resolutions, submittel BY GABRIEL
Jos pas, Esq were unanimously adopted;
Resoleed. That the citizens 81 Page, here as.
semhled, cherish the most ardent attachment TO
tlleF Constitution of The United States, and the
gIotious Union whiGheminated tberelFom, Yield
ingto none 10 affection forour dear Old Common.
wealth, and determined TO stand BY her Through
evil ind through good report in ill her struggles
fofthe maintenance other rights al well those that
are iaahenabe as those we possess in the Federal
rnIea-bu whilst9gs thnsact, and desifeto serve
Fonrown native South. werannoi alloy one pulsa-
rod ofthe heart, thai does not beat in harmony
With the sacred nistrument that has made this
great nation one people TIE, therefore, with tie
utmost concern, that+we have witnessed indica
toas 81 ala ming dtsdyaltgsteckless giis ion and
laMless mobs aud fend like fanaticism rule The
hours. Ii is iIihis uiomeprbi peril, that aeamof
sublime has frightened our horizon, and we
bad with lively satis.actiah The Peace Measures
adopted By the last Congress, and Tender to The
paiF6ts Foote, Cas-. Gay3 Dickinson, Webster
and others not forgetting eur own immediate
Represent tve, Hon1 Richard paEker the thanks
Of TBS mde,ing fqrther Efforts ID eiIstting The
passage Of these heaRng measures thar Have. as
We RrustF cemented atreslthe bonds Of Union,
Rssotred, That il i fii and proper har Jhe citi-
zenF Of Page, the right N7ng Of tbe# Tenth Lee
gidp," send greeting, The friends e union
thranghoar<the land, the. expressions Of hearty
capitalization and concurrence. in these mea-
sards Of peace assuring them that, as affecting
fheAe feelings, we know no South, no North, no
East, no West-lhat we desire Only 10 I've in The
UniPn IN
Resplred, That We cannot Too earnestly warn,
admpnish, and extort our 1riends North and
Wet, 10 renewed eXertinns TO pul down the mad
PROJECTS oil anafcsm-llfat The repeal OF the Fla,
gtnfe slave act or efectual efTrfs 10 prevent lis
EXECUTION, and the cohtuuance of assaults on
the constitutional rights Of The South, id sla We
property, must 50 tend 10 rouse resenimPhts anil
just Indignation, thar the worst fears Of thslren
Of .UnienH will have been realized, and We, with
thts. the last effort dftFee government, and fend
like ianaiicism Itself, will Az find "a grave in the
vortex Of Reyoution.
Rfsoleed, That the proceeding Of this meeting
be published in the Spirit Of Jefferson, with the
request that all The papers 10 this Gong e4soual
DsiFiet publish them
feAs JACOB BAKER, PreSi
A 4 : &
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-12-13
Daguerrean Gard.

NtENF week will close our operations in kke
i " flkasant village Of ChaTlestown. Our warm
esa ~ ara due 70 the citizens for their very libet
al pAil0aage and general expression il our f5ror al
WAN Ne VET remain our time win be devoted prir
eipaF % The taking Of SIN all miniatures for Chrs
mas md N dut-Yearis presents
fpE4sAave lust received variety OF JENNY LIND
PAEaER MACHE, and other fancy styles Of ISIS.
which viii make as rich presents as can be siyen
of TecfiEed. Time viii be reserved for families II
previdas wur9 is given Remember next week win
Be I'D ias: WMgYARNALI.s
DE- Ia 1850
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-12-13
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HIGHWAY ROBBERY.

ID
On last Thursday night between five and
six o'clock, DIR Darand, Dentist, being on
his return TO Frederick from professional
visit in the Vicinity Of Buckeystown, was at
tackled BY two men, near the Sand Pits, a.
bout one mile~south Of this place. The as
saifants dragged him from his Buggy, and
succeeded after brief struggle in robbing
him Of about $500 in money gold Watch,
a case of valuable instruments, about 1000
manufactured teeth, one or two hundred dol
lars worth of material for manufacturing
plates for setting teeth The loss Of Or.
Durand cannot be less than ten or fifteen
hundred dollars
Officers Logue and Bender went out to
the place of the robbery and succeeded in
finding the trunk rifiedsof all its CONTENTS
The robbers have not ydt been arrested
+ 1.rl.lI ri
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-12-13

FAnuRE-A meeting was held at Rich
mond, Va, on Saturday, TO denounee the
compromise, and also President Fillmore
for not putting down the Boston imob, but
the whole affair was failure. Out Of those
present only three were for disunion, and
without doing any thing the meeting ad-
;aurned