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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-01-10
4 NOVEL SUGGESTION.

The Philadelphia Penniyiranfan suggests that
we should send TO the Worlds Fair some few spe-
eimsnspof eur well-fet Southern slaves, to compare
With the white negroes ,oiIing death in the mines
and manufactures OF England
We woed add 10 the significant suggestion OF
our Pennsylvania friend, thar there he also sent to
the same Fair two other specimens-one, a negro
ftom Africa in the purely savage condition Of his
Sacs on that continent, and another, free negro
from the Five POINTS al New York. or, ii tina, be
objected to, negro from Hayti, where, up to late
period, the black has enjoyed perfect social and po
liical equality. A candid comparison OF these va
rious specimens might throw some rev lights upon
The British mind. The free blacks of the Five
Poius ~ o. Hayti would be found ragged in raj
nent as uacultyated in mind as enervated in body
IS dspraxsd in heart destitute alike Of the virtues
efcisilization and the physical yigor Of 6arbarisn
The native African would inspire more horror Than
wild beast. In the human shape would be dis
covered ,he srocity and scnsaality Of the brute;
savage and piood.hirsty Seing, without eve of man
or knoSleaee Of the true God. 10 the Southern
slave would be found the same African, elevated 10
the dignity Of man. civilized and Chfisiianized
Examiae him physically, and he will compare ia
worabiy with the latest Of the turtle fed aldermen
" k<1uNoNs Examine nun morally anu FctlSlouS-
iy and he will be found, not only above the scale
81 the native African and thc Hayden bur far above
that sfthousands Of the Inhabitants Of Great Britain
Evidence taken before committees Of the British
parliament has shown thai lkere are people in that
land who have never even heard the name Of the
Savior THE world. No Southern slsve is sunk in
such wreGchsd abyss o. ignorance. Letthe learn-
ID adivines Of England caieehise the specimen
and they win find thar be has clearer idea Of God
and " religious truth han ever had Socrates OF
Plato Al This he owes to Slavery, aud bu, for
slavery he woald ssill Be savage African Heather,
or. II freed the scarcely less wreehed creature who
rcts and fiers in the oathspme dens and cellars cf
The FIye Points
ASH him who attends him ii sickness, and he
vii answer. the mos, eminent physicians Of Tie
land. Ask him what becomes Of him in old age.
He will tell Won that masters care provides for
him and masters band protects him till be is con-
sigaed 70 the grave.
such Is Slavery, and il IL were practicable 10
carry out he suggestion Of our Philadelphia con
temporary. we should want no hetter refutation Of
the talse philanthropy Of the day. than Southsrn
Stare. saeA IS l. Is, would afford s. lPietnoad RsT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-01-10
The Honorable
House of Representatives. i
THE cHEsApEAkE AND ONO CANAL.

As among the earliest ant most unwavering OF
the friends pf this entetprise,we always graft
fed at an opportunity f noticing us success III is
nov beyond The reach Of doubt or disaster. In his
inaugural Address at Annapolis, Gov. Lowe thus
speaks'9fthe work
s'The Chesapeake aid Ohio Canal the source Of
so much anxious legislation, and the history &
which is continued stries ~ trials and elsa ppoint-
ments, has, al Length, snder he guidance of its de-
voted and intelligent officers; alter long agony
been safely brought TO d stateo competob which,
if il d3fs not fully realize ise calculations Of the
original Eand, in my humble Judgment exirayaganl
and baseless) policy. which designated The Ohio
river asIits western terminus nevertheless cannot
fail become the fruitful source III time of great
wealth 10 the State 10 The development of her ex-
haustess mineral treasures For, who gan weigh
the mountains, aud estimate their val1t! Who
shall set limits 10 the hidden stores OF nature =
From her highest peak, I'd her very foundations,
AAegany County il Rrcdlh.l She, is theuHdevel-
-oped treasury Of The State and the Chesapeake and
Ohio Canal Must necessarily be her main4distribu-
Ting artary,Fl TIL E
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-01-10

q We mnst ecnfess that we hare been astonisne1
II Ae course pnrsaesi by some OF the Soutnetn
presses IN regard 10 MilIfard r llmuTe y VIII q
boFsse IN mind that Mr.. Fillmore u his refent -
nua Message retrarss no position that IS -
teEr held Il il true Thai be valves the discussion
and eren the mensiuning Of many q ine Pflnelkles
br which his c0arse vas governed Hhile MEMBER
Sof he House Of Representatives; bal ne n0 Unefe
sara 81 estntniirnates that they ese h9i - 80
10 rim now Is ever. What afe shDse principles
Upsn the snhiect Of slarery ne aboisionisi u loa
ereea 70 far Is yosinF Is concerted, xeni lu.lheI
skap Mr. n in his ngKressichs upon me Soaiheln
rights kAd every vote given By him was en- ING
side " modern WhiggerF- ultra iederaaisH-
ETAe absve extensive lneabratiea, from the FAR
mont Banner, has been elected by the rominaiion
Of K:iLLaaD FiILMoaE, for the Presidency We
musf confess We al vars viewed The editor Of the
8 Banner IS having q yerdant imagination but
We veere not preparedFto fad him arguing that
President of ire United Staies--whose duty i :
annually d give TO Congress information 81 The
,,a,e. of he Union and recommend snch measures
Is bs shah Judge necessary and b
expected 10 retrac position thathe has heretofore
hsldgv and waive the discussion, and even The
sa<nstonfnr. Of many Of the principles by which ms
course was governed while a member Of The House
Of RepresensatiyesD New. really, Mi. Presidee !.
Won have been remiss. Can't you send IN ar ,tAsl
message. and gratifylhe Major
The charge of aheli,ionism againtt Mr. Fill
more was sufficiently rrfuisd b.. me Pscple in 1913
-----5rs.q-Axsh vr SrFwEHsOy.
Iae e.iter Of the Spirit Of Jefferson has permit
ted syme one who has more impudence than dis
cretinn 70 boil orer With Indignation Al our humbl.
I selves for having the teinsniS i; nominating Mr.
I FmlaoaE for the Presidency. and because we d.
not undertake y vinHieste him from foul SANDER:
which have been refuted d thousand times. Fol
thus doing what we have aright to dc, our motive.
have been assailed and the sluiees Of the butcher
house let loose upon n all It's aggregated filth
We shall not be deferred however from pursuing
our osTn way Of thibking and acting, ereH a, the
risk Of another batch Of bIackguardism from the
same channel Our selfrespett will not in the
least be disturbed
Al 10 The amounted brains 10 the capacious
head Of our neighoor, will not discuss, as this
community are asswell advised as ourselves and
We leave him in the enjoyment pf bitter opinion
Of his ocH greatness than that enjoyed BY any one
else IN ,N.t III
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-01-10
PORTRAIT PAINTING.

By reference to advertisement, il will be seen
that our citizens have again the opportunity Of
securing the services Of one of our own worthy
and estima bic Artists, Mr. + A. HERRING ros.
with hne taste, and gfeat natural Endorsements
Tyr his profession, Mr.. II. has had ample oppor-
tunlty during The last few years 10 perfect BY
practice his just conceptions OF the '.human fare
divine" We do hope our citizens win show
some proper estimate Of home production. for we
ieel perfect confidence IN the assertion that
better picture will be furnished by Mr. Herring.
ton, and at greatly less cost. than you will soon
have again an opportunity ofsecuring
We Join our neighhor 10 expressing hope that
a liberal encouragement win be given MIR. HEa7
RiNGros. He Is certainly deserving, apart from
his Il hi. il r,rr,1inc NJ, en- hI-aness.s
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-01-10
REPUBLICAN ADVOCATE.

81 We have received The flrstRumber oflhis Journal,
issued in Richmond, BY DANIEL WooDs9N, Esq
late OF the LynchauFg Republican. We make the
following extract from the opening address,
fIn obedience 10 call made unon the nrbers;qn-
cd BY number Of eminent gentlemen, without dis
State he to-day ushera into existence III In
LIcAS ADVOCATE believing that the best.interests
zof Virginia--of the East al well a. he IVES
VIZ oT pFoloea oy ihe success OF the great Repub-
lcan Principle, to whose advocacy ii wilf4s chief
y devoted, and that it Is due to the friends Of the
rec Dasas % ,ne who are, at least equal in
numbers lnlellgence and patriotism if not sreolkk
TO their opppnents-that they should be reuTesented
among the Newfoundland Presk
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-01-10
JUSTICE TO THR PRGSIDENr.

r he course Of Senator Foote'@ speech. atthe
,.Js,i;op given 70 him in New Yotk, he spoke as
.srba President and his Cabinet have done
IA viii 40 their duty. and 50 VI i'll the courts
ofthe North, / feel persuaded Indeed, thuff
far they have done 50, When e AIS sound
naAnt iaaAfS u \, "a see the
Law of the last Congress faithfully exee~.ad
l was contradieted; but what do We see >
Read the late message of the President; it
IS worthy Of the best days Of the republic,
ana Of the republics best men. from Wash-
inotou down. / will stand III it in all4its
amplitude, SO far Is this greaf question is
concerned and So am sure win my section
Of the country. CHEERS, en- Enthusiastically
piren for Fillmore
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-01-10
TIE FUGITIVE BIILs.

1t is curious coincidence that both the fugitive
slave bills passed bN Congress that of '96 and that
sot so, were introduced I'M that body b. gentle
men from the same state, :lhe same districs and
BY The late Alexander Whit, Of Frederick County
Va. conjoipily with t~o gentleman from Massa-
chusetsi and the second as is well known, was
proposed in the Senate by James M. Mason. Of
Winchester.
There is a fitness this for Frederick and the
counties Immediately atjoinSng may be said to form
the principal Southern dep9s Of the :. undsr groaGd
RAILROAD" They havF, wesjudge, lost lar more
slaves BY The rascaly5 depr:dations Of travelling
abolitidnsts than any seetip fthe same extent in
the Southern States- HIHcAesicr EIrginfan
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-01-10
nouNTY LAND Law.

we have been requested 10 publish, for general
inforrnation- he following letter addressed %
member 81 Congress 81 The Commissioner Of Pen
s;ons W. further requested 10 ask an Insertion
az Il il thedsly papers 1t his city as well IS IN
,hose al Is country at large-i being supposed 70
- =. ,,.r IN which the puhlic are generally inter
e.,.d rhe pphlishers Of The laws are particularly
desired 10 insert it, Hsshiagssn Rspabl'e-f
PEssIoS OEFIcE.
December 30, 1850.
sir yor,r le.,er of The Isth instant enclosing in
terroratories from some Of your eonsuiuehls, tle
better ID enable them to prepare ihelr ded4,Atets
on the Bounh Land Law of September Iast, Ias
been duly received AMI moi Teplieo 70 $3.50
cause oil the great number q comm ~ -. =
that srkieet daily received BIZ the mails and o'het
sonrresl rrhonsands interested in The Law DO MOI
al This time applehe1d, folly appreciate le s IN
enlties which surround US The act passed Inc zo,h
OF September and soon Thereafter copy Eds Eu u
iished and extensively circulated, accom- panlsu y
The necessary ferns and INSTRUCTIONS y -
due execution In addition 10 these tormsl anG m
trur,ions 4 circular was also issued troUf This Blu
reau. giving various items OF information on me
Bounty and Act bat Notwithstanding these efforts
10 difuse light new questions are constantly spring
ing upJ and urgent appeals made for Immediate an
swers to enable the parties 10 prepare their detara
I TONS This, conceive, Is an erroneous view O
the subject Taa.eci1ratieR according 70 ne III M
and Instructions ready prescribed, out q be iefth
with executed; ard, if We need more or diiieIen'
information from the parties they viii be immedl'
a.ey advised !Assss! Geae9Gsiat j, III VIZ HIS
he Law. ana he warrants will soon be Feady fol
the engrayer's press As new questions arise, they
i will be promptly examined and settled upon the pa
pers presented and ain such decisions recorded fol
/ general information. To decide BY way pf anlici
patton upon cases Informally or alphabetically
stated would not onIytbe extremely inconvenient
bur probably protective of mischief II il earnest
h liz requested therefore that alt persons Interested
either as henefcaties II ass their friends and rep
resentatiyes. would bel plea{ed 10 exercise littit
patience All offieiai comm inicatons addressed Ii
/ this Office will receive toe earliest attention il i
possible to besow and il is not only usee to re
peat inquiries what disposition has been made Q
/ Them knt The same may ptore an absolute hind
rance ID the despatch iii hGsisess Thirtythousant
applications have probably already been made AM
il is estimated that upwards pf two bundled shoas
and are yet 10 follow.
am sir, very respectfully your obedIent ser
/ want, JAS: L, HEATH,
Com. OF Pensions.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-01-10

A Philadelphia paper having stated that Anihra-
cite Coal was preferred for the ocean steamers, the
Camberiand Civilian stoutly denies this and states
that ,he cn1ara Collins Livingston, and Other
lines oi ocean s;ea11ers, are now using the Cum
berland Coai-and that il is used b. the nanuiac-
turers q glass and iron.
The difhculty of gestiIg sufficient quantity
heretofore is alleged as the enly reason why has
nor been brought late general hse for steamers II
is expected thar this Coal will take the FIRST place
Id lie markets IF the world
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-01-10
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VIRGINIA LEGISLATURES.

MOI much business Of importance has beeRtrans-
acted this session.
On Saturday. various petitions and resolutions
were presented. Mr. Monroe presented The memo
rial Of A citizens Of Hampshire in the I3thCircuit,
asking the election Of Richard E. Byrd as Judge to
fill the place Of the Hon, |. R. Douglass
On Monday on motion OF Mr. Duke, the House
agreed with the consent of the Senate, ioproceed
to the election TO fill the vacancy in the Judgship in
this district ON Saturday, he IIth inst
The Speaker presented memorial Of $3.50 citi-
zens Of Washington county, against the removal of
Judge Estill,
Bills passed, for the reliefof ThomaslF Fife, and
divorcing Mary Ann Conway from her husband
Andrew J. Conway
On motion Of Mr. Segar, his resolutions were
made The order Of the DAY for Tuesday. all o'clock
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-01-10
!. REnEI. cniEFs. AND /. IILusTRl-
Gus MEN,"


The Austrian Charge, Hulskmapn. COM
plains, in his letter to the Secretary pf State,
that, in the instructions Of the American
Government to Mr.. Mann, the repei ehief
Kossnth, is designated as an iil,ikifiots maj. :
Mr. Webster very pertinently reminds the
Austrian that when George Washington was
considered BY the English governuent ~ .
rebel chief, be was regarded on the continent
~ Enrope as an illustrious hero People
differ in their ideas Of men, kossnth may
Il regar,Sed As i rebel. and Hay nau may be
irsvereDced a. an illustrious man, by Aus
-, Rnt IN this part of the world we look
nT.nn Great and brave warfid r coutending
TOT the Independence of his country, as Illus
tv;ons even n defeat. while We look upon
fJ 800. in y;etery. as a rebel against God
~ KY ;nfamons crimes, a brute ia his vii,
n9ssinns ana worse than brute in his cru
city and vindictiyeness,-R sch paond Iteps
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-01-10
JUDGE.ESTILI..

10 the House Of Delegates Oh Tuesday week a
communication was received from Judge EsllI in
response 70 The changes preferred against him some
weeks since by suHdry citizens Of Washington
county. Cur readers III recolect (says the Rich
moud Whig) that petition wassigned by % per-
sons praying his removal, on the ground Of mental
and physical incapaciiy, and because Of his alleged
nop-residence 10 the Judicial Circuit The lucid
statement Of ne Judge, read on Tuesday, which
was in his own hand writing, and the journey OF
over 1000 miles Witch he has lately performed,
would seem TO be REPUTATION Of the FIRST charge,
and the explanations he furnished in regard to the
second will no doubt have due weight with the
Legislature We design publishing his letter as
prinied4eopes Of Il are laid on The desks q
members. Ii seemed.Io be the general impression
that ne further steps would be taken by the House,
and that the COMMITTEE 10 WHOM the whole subject
had been referred, wenld ask be discharged from
its further consideration. The Judge animated in
his letter that he intended soonto resign and it is
scarcely probable thar under the circumstances, he
will be hafassed wlha vexaiious and tedious trial.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-01-10
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STATISTICS OF ROCKINGHAM.

TtsIalue of real estate in the County, is
s6,etS3I9, aud the personal estate, consist
ing q the value of Farming Implements
and Liyo Stock on the LIST Of June 1850 was
Sl,oRTf92, making a total'of real and Der.
sonal astate Of S7,s76, L65 The whole !.
mourtIaf tax paid BY the County IN 1850,
was s9ee8 to the State, and io,s47 for
u purposes. making total Of $50, 755.
There we're 81 Common Schools. and lg4o
pupils attending school
Sli96 were received from the State for
purposes Of education There are 80 Church.
IS orPlases Of Public Worship. There were
90 natiys and 2 foreign paupers supported
By the County in 1850, at cost Of $500.
There we're no criminals convicted during
the rear and none in prison on lst june
1850
There were 0iestablishmeutso of Pro,Inc.
tive Industry in the County producing 4.
ticles above the value of $500, and Isf
deaths During the year ending Ist june,
1850 Iayrss0nbnrg Republicans. G
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-01-10
BURGLARS ABOUT.

On Friday night last, between 8 and 10 o'clock
the jewdry store OF Mr.. Jai,,es Meredith, in this
town. W as entered androbbeH of $50 in cash and a
quantity ofiewelry sufacientao make the Whole loss
about S l20E Entranceis lhdught 10 have been ct.
fected, either through the front door wih false
key, or by concealment unler bed III ihe back
room before closing thqshop. Astrange white man
has been apprehended on suspicion of heing the
culprs
Anumber of smallerdepredations have bsep com.
mtted on private houses in town within fsw weeks
past; and citizens canaoiloss by exerting little
extra caution UlneIsster plrgiafan.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-01-10
PRINTERS AKNIvERsARY.

The Printers Of Washington have an annual
teas, the frs, Saturday January. The last was
held d wnlard's on the tih, at which there were
$50 of The craft, and sevcralsf the distinguished
men Of the nation. The toasts. as usual were
pointed and pitAy, ana made good impression up
on the guests. Most Of them win be registered in
the memory.
A scale OF increased prices has been agreed upon
We are in favor Of government printing office.
in which the hes, worknen should b well paid,
which would ditfusetSe benehts. instead Of giving
cvergrown fortunes u two orsihree individuals
The government can hare lis own printing done as
well as its writing
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-01-10
ASSESSMENT OF JEFFERSON.

We have heretofore failed to publish the re-
assessment Of Land in this county, as made BY
Messrs Ga BjBEA1L and JAMES NJ BRowN
under an Act OF the Legislature in ls49. This
assessment presents Jefferson county in most
favorable point of view and shows The average
yauetof lis land, Sts 81, to be higher Than that
Of amy other county in The State, by considerable
odds. The previous assessment was made ii
1889, and We present The two for comparison: .
1889. 1919
Total No OF Acres, - 1917 07o,
:. valse ofLand Build'gs s52i0,llU $3.50. 0Sa
% Waite Of Buildings g25 ,s35 s637s0
Average value per acre, $3.50 43g2
Toun Lots.
Total No Of Town Lots $50 RAJ
q yalae Of But dings, S4a6 o50'
'Ttalae Of Tow property 1851 500 557.I93
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-01-10
COALITION N MAssACHUsErrs.

1t is hyTfs means singular that most 81 the Dem
ocralic presses in this quarter have been silent in
reference 10 the shameless coalition between the
Democrats and Free Sellers il Massachusetts
They are very willing tosunite with any faction
that will help them along, and as they have hereto
fore been in dead minority in. that State, they
seem determined TO be- content with even a share of
the spells. vi
Il y now stated that Robert Ranioul, democrat
Is to Sc Senator for the remainder OF Mr.. Websters
time, and that CHARLES Sumner Free Soil is 10
have The long term And yet Father Richie still
swears the Union is TO be saved by the Northern
F1.,.,,a.,ay
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-01-10
VIRGINIA CONVENTION.


We learn from the Richmond paners thai hY, e
the use oflhe Hall Of Delegates from IL 10 p NJ !,
and afterwards, from the houT Of P. M. If both
bodies expect to 10 but little, and sit until harvest
the arrangement may suit, but not Otherwise.
P, S! The Convention assembled in the Hall ci
the House Of Delegates ON Monday last al 10, NJ
Eghty-one memoers lmpre Ikan qqorum) being
present. The whole of We sitting was occupied in
discussing the question oB The proper place for their
meeting VA
AT j late hour, The ConVenton, by a large vote,
adopted resolution of Mr.. Muscoe Garnetl of
Essex which provides Tor The appointment Of a
committee Of 5, to enquire and report upon the prac
ticabiIity of procuring ntRithmond, or elsewhere
suitable place for holding The sessions Of the body
until the adjournment Of The General Assembly.
The Enquirer says that il ii evident from the de-
'yelopmeE. Of sentiment thar The Convention will
not occupy the Hall Of the House CT Delegates
and that. If suitable place for meeting can be OBJ
tanned in Richmond, lheyswilt remain here
A proposition from Getty Editors, toprint the
reports conformity, was, on motion Of Mr. Garlic.
laid on the table and ordered 10 be printed
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-01-10
THE WEEKLY BALrrMoRE PATRIOT

We have received The hrst;number Of this jour
nal, By lsAlc MrSRoEi& Co; Its neatly printed,
at 81, so per annum. The editors say -
" In this number We begin ihe publication of an
American work by an American citizen, entitled
The Auto Biography Df William Russell" which
we have procured al considerable expense express
~ for the Weekly Patriot ami TO protect ourselves
in this outlay have secured hopyrightofihe work
We shall continue ii frm week 10 week, until il IS
COMPLETED
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-01-10

ANOTHER VlLLAINnUs OUTRAGE On Thurs
day, between ~ and O'Clock, Mr. John Hutch
'insoq, an elderly and most worthy citizen, res
siding at the northern extremity OF sWashingfQn
city, near the residence Of Mr.. WIN, Stone,.
when within sight Of his honse, was met BY
negro rntian, who demanded his money Gu
finding either that Mr..Huichinson had no money
about him, or refused to deliver it, the negro at
tackled him with knife, wounding him severe
y in several parts of the body, and then rined his
pockets and fed. lie was pursued in his figlf
towards Georgetown, bnt eluded bis puFsuers-
He cannot long escape, however. His name is
believed to be jeff Butler. Mr. Hutchinson il
severely, perhaps, tatallyinjnred.
IVoSbiu1fon PeuubIic u