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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-03-14

Eg The fine larm Of Or EIise. near Middletown
FrederiekIeo Va, has been purchased By David
w Bariop, Esq, Of Winchester, for the sum Of
twenty thousand dollars. There are nearly nine
hundred acres IN Tie tract.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-03-14

MELANcnoIIY ClRcUMsrANeg-A man was
found dead, near the tolLgate on the East
side of the town, on Saturday morning last,
by some persons coming to market On en-
luuiry it was ascertainea that he was sort
Of incorporate wanderer, named John Grit
fifth An empty bottle was found near him,
aud in his pocket one full Of the most poison
GUS kind Of whiskey. The verdict of the in
quest was, that the poor man came to Ls
death from intemperauce and exposure
TWIacheaer pireiHiGH
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-03-14
IMPORTANT ARREsr.


ExrENsvE SwrxDLrSo. New York POlicea
on Monday. arrested Mr.. j. Townsend. the secre-
sarys Of concern called the Worlds Fair Art
Union Company al No so Wall street The
Mirror says 81
He is charged With obtaining money By.
false pretenees, givi- g lottery tickets. and
pretending that the holder Of the lucky hume
Der would be entitled 10 free passage to-
the " orldis Fair, aud 500 in money when
he got there also, advertising the same IS
IAN Incorporated Company, Townsendssi
name is on the circular of the company asl
Secretary. The drawing was advertised ID
take plaCe on the 25th Of March.
1t is said that the company has already
obtained about $4,000. and the Post Office
has recently been flooded with letters from
all parts of the country for them, with sums
Of money enclosed The complainant in. the
case is John + Coleman, residing ut No, 2s5E
Madison ST The prisoner was committed
for examination BY Justice Osborne.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-03-14


s~5y- Tire aynisburg correspondent OF the PsiI :
fdelphia Bulletin, who seems 10 have accompanied
the Pennsylvania Legislature on their recent excur-
sion 10 Baltimore ami Washington, pays the fol-
lSwingItrbue 40 the great Statesman Of the West
1.-The venerable HENRY CLAY.:,
n If there was one Incident in the excursion
that made ME bless the brain that conceived
u, the unexpected qualification of listening
to the statesman of Kentucky made. up that
Incident The moment he rose in his place,
every voice was hushed, every breath, held
back, as if too free Srespiration might dis
spltethe magic that hung around that head
Of silver white, and make the presence but a
dream Every eye was riveted upon the
good old man, as with uplifted hands that
4nivered with extreme and honorable age,
lie brca,hcd forth words Of wisdom and con-
Citation There was no line of party demar-
cation drawn in the eagerness and attention
with which he was listened to, but all seem
"a uniting in a tribute Of homage to the
worth of genius and patriotism Mr. Clay
had kiud word for us all before we left the
chamber, and you casait think how at least
one human heart warmed toward and loved
him
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-03-14


Los OF Improvement ever claimed for this
party received ihe declaration without syllable Of
murmur Of dissent. When Mr.. Calhoun, IN view
sf Democratic Convention which was soon to
NEE. for the purpose Of nominating candidate for
the Presidency addressed his famous letter TO the
Chicago Convention, ndayowed his ie.and sea-
doctrine. the admission. coming as it did from the
very apostle 81 State Rights, seemed to creae1i,.e
surprise and most certainly dill not elicit any pro.
tsst or opposition from his peculiar friends When
the Baltimore Convention ef 1913 laid down their
plaiform-A conspicuous plank OF which, was oppo-
sition TO IDterna Improvement BY The Federal Gov
srnmentIhey proceededto show their faith in their
avows by selecting as heir candidate Tor the Pres
ideney General Lewis Cas-, who was well known
TO be advocate Of the power as well as the expe-
diency Of lhe General Government carrying on
works Of IFfcsaal Improvement If all these facts
do mol prose tAas the majority Of the Democratic
parry either believe that the General Government,
has the power aader the Constitution 10 construct
works oil tntefahl Improvement or are willing, for
sshe sake oE dc, money. toFioate thar INSTRUMENT,
1--WE ask how b was that the first Congress under
Mr.. Polk Adninistration composed as il was, Of
q majorityof Democrats. passed River and Har-
abor bill appronf iatlng millions, and how il that
similar bill iound lis way through the Democrat
&c House OF Representatives whose existence term-
mated At - O'Clock on Monday night What was
the fate OF lhisast bill in The Senate we are yetio
learn; but t. b has not passed thar body It's defeat
is attributable % some paftl obectwhich The Dem
ecraiic party have in view ana not to any honest
opposition on their parts 10 Iaiernal Improvements
By the Federal Governments
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-03-14

GEN Scorr, The wing members of the
Pennsylvania Legislature have issued nos
,tice. recommending the wings throughout,
tile State to hold meetings in order to adopt
measures to bring him out for the Presiden,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-03-14
FREE NEGROES IN, VIRGINIA.

\ A committee ofthe Legislature of Virgin
Ia has reported bill, making several strin-
gent provisions for the government of the
free blacks Of the State Among which, we
observe, that every male free negro between
RI and 25 years of age, is to rayannually to
The State tax of ten dollars xand every fe-
male free negro, of like age, IS to pay tax
of one dollar The law preventing enamel
pated negroes from remaining in the State
is kept in force. All right to property is
withheld from negroes, and provision is made
for THE sale Of all property held by free
negro. whether by descent or Otherwise
The bill provides for hiring out all free col
bred males under twenty one, and all free
colorch females under eighteen; the proceeds
cf which are to go to fund to be appropia
led to the removal of the race. Every free
negroIis required to give security for good
Behavior, which is defined by the bill, as so
briefly industry and discreet conduct Pro
yisionis also made for the creation Of Board
Of Colonization, which is to be endowed with
the power to appropriate funds, put at its
disposal, to the purposes of colonization.
This il bill in which much good and evil
arc indiscriminately mingled and it will,
no doubt, be subjected to correction before
IL can pass the ftuusc.
TDaariHs (Piftsylranid) Register.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-03-14

IAN Hd8oRARLE Acr-Mr Nathan Mat
thews, we'll known as one of the largest 4
ommission merchants Of Boston, who was
cnnpelled. some ten or twelve years since. TO
suspend payment and make compromise
with his creditors, has within few. days
past, paid them the full amount due, togethH,
er with interest, amounting TO about forty
thousand dollars.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-03-14

DEcEAsE or TIE Son OF THE Hon. JSot
N CLAYTON The only son of the Hon. J
M. Clayton, died suddenly on Wednesday
afternoon at his fathers residence. near.
Wilmington, tpel) Mr. ClaytcnlOst an elder,
son short time since, He is now childless.
The one just deceased, Jas Fisher Clayton I
WAS &c years of age,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-03-14

THE WETIIgRlId Divorce CASE lin the
House. of Representatives at Harrisburg
on Friday last bill was introduced to dr.
yorce Dr. William Wethcrill. of Montgome.
ry county, from his wife On the same day,
in the Senate. "a memorial was rcceiycd from
4he relatives Of DR. Wctherill, against his
application fer divorce Mrs Wetherill,r
sithoush the mother of III children, is charg
ed BY her husband with infdelity. 80
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-03-14


ytaie Pay Rolls OF 4ih Regiment Va Militia
nd 81 the several companies composing il, whilst
in the service of the United States al Norfolk In
1913, under command OF Lieut.. Col. Henry Beatty
and must beg the favor Of yon give notice Of the
fact, and u not too much trouble 10 retain the Rolls
subject TO the inspection and free use Of all persons
Interested. And, with view Of aff0rdins the ear
hest information and greatest facilities beg leave
respectfully 10 recommend paHiies interested "the
Agelcynof VIM. w. B. Gallaher, Charlestown,
and John s. GalIaher Jf. Esq, Washington Civ
Il might be well to furnish The latter with lis,s of
the names Of officers and soldersafom each Comfy
SO as to enable him to make enquiry Of gentlemen
visiting Washington, and BY letters 10 Clerks Of
Counties.
nave sent you Roll for each Mastering and
nnsynient 10 the respective Companies and given
an index (herewith so that an entire chain Of evil
dence OF service from commencement TO end, can
be obtained. Several Muster Rolls have also been
sent showing the fact that transfers of many OF the
PEivates were made from one company 10 another
and should it be material for individuals 10 give
the different companies in which they served. in
their statements or declarations il may be in my
power 10 give that information, which will most
cheefiuily be done, or any thing else in my power
10 aid them.
BE pleased also to state for the information OF all.
concerned. tina, | have now in nv possession land
expect 10 be able TO find The Rolls, Sc } a correct
and authentic list OF the names ol officers and SOL
diers composing the Volunteer Company of Light
Infantry, from Shepherdstown, which was in the
service Of The United States parts OF The months of
August and September 1914 al Baltimore under
57lh Regiment Virginia Militia, commanded by
Lieut.. Col, A, r Mason and Brig Gen'l Douglass
OF Loudoun County. | write from memory as to
the latter but viii be able TO furnish the requisite
facts hereafter Very respectfully,
r Your friend and obi serv't,
EnWtn + IIHAC +,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-03-14

~ A negro man. belonging to. Mr. viii:
liam Crawford, Of North Mountain, in this
county, but who was hired in the neighbor.
h6od~of Parnassus, was committed to Jail on
Wednesday last, for an attempt to commit
a1rape upon white woman. Hewas in the
custody of officer Dudley -StauRton DEM
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-03-14

YIRGlNiA FiNANcEs -93fhc bill authorizing
coupon bonds to be issued for the debt Of
Virginia, in place of the present registered;
bonds, has passed both houses of the Legs,
lature of Virginia, and is a law
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-03-14
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Wlxcn1sFER, March II, 1881.
Ma EpITos -Hatins understood shii The An
s .;s. Meeting g ~ Ladies Missionary -
siety 81 HE A. e Chnfch would Be held Al their
house 9. Worship rsraired lhisher q very garry
hoar uFoa aTlisisF here iound thar large and
commissions edllee literally cFammed with human
eslags TIE sag ~ paipir we've aceaPisd "
az. .c.ns Z. 1e mos ls1esd md ,aenisd Dviges q
ne Church Dr., Psek President Of Dickinsqa
Geilegs arose and Rad lhe opening hymn apd ~.
owed g y 81 very impressise prayer The annual
! Report vas then tea1 ~ Gil. J. Cafson Of VIZ
chester. From il We Earned that there are 4y6
ministers eDsasee i BE Foreign and DCns s
aIose and DELIVERED very eloquent an appropEiaae
address. he commenced by stating tnaf hls g
marks would he from ne question : Af hatls sfs
object 81 The MissinaalP enierprise r He informed
rs thai 70 he expfessisn the scepsre shah n0toe-
part from judah lill Shslah come tse word sal-
Ion means senl, consequently the Saviour was inc
first Missionary.
The reverend speakerlhen spoke Of The difference
between the pFeseut and pasi time 10 relation y
the missionary cause. He aliused y tie adxanee-
ment Of Methodism as an Instance. saring thau
little more than one kundFed years ago this great
scheme Of doing good was resting in The bosom q
one man. John Weslevz There were sroakcrs lhfh
as there are now. Bot he verify believed ina, on
this very 10Th OF March IN the year OF grace 1921
there was as holy devoted and untirlng BODY 81
Ministers in the Christian Church as there ever
was ia any period OF is Aisiory- The conclusion
Of this speech was tFalyeIoqueut.
DR.. DnTbin was then Introduced TO the audience.
He spoke OF the signs of the times.
lsi There was throughout the entire world a
universal activity among The children of men. No
A.ea-s--~ tie u'urIu Is
OF christian countries ii never had been so until
| The last SO years The natural effect was 10 turn
The current Of wealth from pagan 10 christian ma
tons
3rd. The dispersion Of christians throughout the
world. He said that with Bhe exception Of lie in
terror Of isolated China and Central AFRICA. he
Banner Of Peace waved over tie entire globe. He
alluded in glowing terms to The establishment Of
Christ's kingdom upon earth He informed us that
10 New York City Testament was printed every
minute The Doctors remarks were exceedingly
appropriate and we're listened to by the vast assem-
blage with The profoundess attention.
Mr.. Slicer then made The begging speech This
gentleman has the reputation Of being nneqnaled
in the eeeei Of his eloquence upon the purses Of his
hearers
Some 40 or so persons were made life members;
the Rev. Messrs. Lipscomh and Dice Of jefferson
among the rest.
II is thought that the collection amounted 10 $500
or 800. had forgotten 10 state that the exercises
were enliyened by excellent music from the choir
Yours, JUNIOR.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-03-14
Correspondence Of Tie Virginia Free Press.
TAYLoR's HorEL, WNcHEsrEa, D
March ID 1881 Z

Ma. EDIToR Being disappointed ia my expec-
tation of attending sitting Of The Conference l
concluded to remain another day and have that
qualification. Having suchicomfortable accommo-
dations AZ Sewers I felt somewhat 10th 10. part
from them. By the way this magnificent establish
ment has been doing quite brisk business Of late
judging IRON the great number who lined the well
filled tables Mine host says that.the Jefferson fell
lows are the most gentlemanly, liberal minded men
he entertains. There were a good many here hail
ing from your vicinity being CHARTERED pretty much
together.
OF course the Conference room is the centre Of
attraction White cravats are at premium SO
much so, that couple Of our waggish boys artu-
ally purchased the article, and with elongated Sc
rious countenances, thaliwould have done honor to
the I" knight Of the ruefll visage,h endeayored 10
palm themselves off upon the unsnspectibg crowds
who throng the churches, as the regular diviney
authorized" This was done in order 10 secure
good seals; the experiment succeeding to the eYi-
dent satisfaction of the parties.
! was al Conference yesterday morning The
Corresponding Secretary of The Missionary Society
the Rev DR.. Dnrbn, addressed the body on the
subject. in his usual able and Interesting manner
DR.. Peck, the Editor of the Christian Advocate
and Journal, made statement concerning the pa
per under his charge. His course. in The case OF
the Wiliamsburgh Resolutions which YOU doubt
lessrememberD has been much condemned
The Conference, however, adopted a resolution
offered BY the Rev John a.. Collins approving Of
his management of the. church organ. After the
customary aosioes end aPPoin.rae ts4 thy
ent pulpfts Of the town. The Conference adjourned.
Bishops Waugh and James presided. The latsar
gentleman seems TO be in delicate Health Dr. Peck
the President OF Dickinson Cullege, preached last
night in the M. E. ChuIch. The crowd was.>o
great did not attend j have heard the discourse
spoken very highly Of | attended the Protestant
E. Church. and heard very fine. argumentative
sermon from The Rev. Mr. Guyer His text was
God is love- He is one o. the best reasoners
have ever heard The choir performed admirably
II is thought that Conference will adjourn on
Saturday next More anon, Yours truly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-03-14

USFouspED RtMeas.-The National IntsIIigen-
tsr. of MondsY. says
The statement 50 positively made IN letters from
his cty and excessively -repealed 10 he Northern
papers O. The removal from ofic-o Of Mr. EwbanE,
Commissioner 81 Patents Ne have reason 10 believe
% Be- enairely nnfounded.
50, also the slalemenk that Mr. Ashmnr has
been appointed Collector 81 The sor OF BosionlP
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-03-14
LAND SALE.

" I,LEwrItsS. 2 The properly If Dr.. F. G. KrR-
FOOT, n Clarke county containing 4I5 acres sold
lately for $50 per acre Purchaser, GRRFIrH
LATIMER, Esq, Of Baltimore
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-03-14
- The 81 Louis Republisan contains

NJ The St, Louis Republican contains
a very interesting notice of the trial Of IN
Oombustible Lempen rope. recently made. IN
that city A piece of prepared rope and =
piece Of wire rope were put into blasE
smiths FIRE. The heat was intense enough
10 weld the sttandslof the wire rope togetht
er whilst the hempen rope was only siight
" eharred on the outside. Another test was
made the piece of rope and = small bar Of
isi66 were plnvea ia the same Gre and the
iron. broughtto white heat; yet the cord
age was but 1ittIe, if any more affected by the
ere than in the previous experiment
--4----es.~s. Co. Et
! = CoMrLIMeNr WORTH HayINas--A Mexican
history Of the Mexican war; lately published, says
Of Cen Seorrs M
" His humanity on all occasions, bis kind.
ness, as eyineed to every individual, and his.
sympathy and attention to the sick and
wounded, endeared him to the whole army,
officers and men. In fact the generosity,
and excellence Of his heart led him some
times too far, and he has since reaped in in
gratitude the good seed sown in the fulnessf
of his noble sensibilities.
Washington telegraph., 1851-11-05

O1ANoE WINE-We have been told by
reliable authority of a beverage of deli
cious taste that may rightfully assume
the above title. It is made Of the juice
of the wild or sour orange, aud has been
pronounced by good judges" 20 he wor-
thy the gourmet's patronage. The wild
or bitter orange is first deprived OF its
juice by strong and .arge quantities OF
the fruit; the juice is put into barrels.
closed up. and allowed 10 fonent for
few months BY this process il loses its
bitter taste aud becomes clear and limped.
1t is then bottled, wine glass full OF old
cognac being poured into each bottle
together with a small quantity OF sugar.
The liquid thus formed is no, cordial or
liqusur. but apperlaius specially TO the
class or wines.
The bitter orange ahounds Oh almost
every plantation in the Slate. 1t has
hitherto been regarded as an almost use.
less product, except now and then, when
necessity compelled it. TO replace the
lemon. II was but an indifferent subsll-
.ute. however. A new field OF Industry
aud profit is now opened - our planters
Doubtless orange wine will become
popular beverage. Our old friend. Col
Maunsel White, we are informed, has the
merit of the Observation-Disclosures.
Washington telegraph., 1851-11-05

MovING A MoUNTAlN--I'he Bible tells
us that il we have faith we shall remove
mountains, as if the moving OF mountains
were the last os physical impos>ib'llies.
But if we believe what the Hungarian
Gazette quoted by Geaeva correspou-
dent of the Newark Daily ADVERTISE,
saws, there is a mountain in rrausyvaua
which has moved itself. Ii seems that
OH the 18th Of Angus, last--by the way
the very day OIL which the great earth
quake occurred in Italy-the mouutaiu
&c eleXtas,' in the county of Clausen-
burg, Transylvania, moved towards The
"Venyik es"-bolh mountains being from
eioh, hundred To one thousand feet III
height. The town of "Monyorokezek,
which was, before the movement an
hours walk from the last named noun
tain, is now scarcely eighty PAGES from
it, having been removed with the terrene
movement, and is threatened momentari-
ly with burial. This movement lasted
from the afternoon of the 18th TO the
noon of the 18th. 1t occasoned incal
culable losses; al! the plains at the foot
aud around the moved mountain. with
their ungathered harvest, being ruined.
In their place now appear rocks OF grea!
height, aud the features OF the lanscape
are entirely changed. No one Of the old
owners can recognise his fields. Waters
have broken out iu the whole vicinity,
! which is converted into rocky marsh.
The population OF the village, some tour
or five nuudred, fed 10 Inelr next neigh
bors.
Washington telegraph., 1851-11-05
The DONALDSON AND GREER CORRE

The DONALDSON AND GREER CORES
PoNDENcE.-That is. correspondence III
which one Sol-diSant "Nath. Greer, OF
Iowa" and another s0i-disam "Charles
". Donaldson, of Texas" figure address
lug letters to, and receiving letters from,
the leading Democrats of the United
States-nake so much noise, now that
what are said to be the facts of the case
becomes a matter of some interest.
MIR. Wescott. once United States SEN
ator from Florida, who has been known
in Washing on for years as practical
ioker, aud not at all particular about his
Jokes, or his way of working them out,
has become, it is known. recently con-
nected with morning paper i'll this city
not more particular than he is in the
mode and manner Of practical ]oking.-
Rumor says, and it is generally believed
that this Mr. Wescott is "Mr.> Greer, of
Iowa" aud "Mr. Donaldson, of Texas,
and that he (Mr. w is the real man
who has been putting questions and re-
ceving replies from Governor Marcy, MIR.
Van Buren,, Mr.. Ritchie and MIR. every
Democratic body of importance III almost
every Stale of the Union. These re-
plies, thus written in good faith, which
now attract the attention OF the public,
found, a market in the morning paper
with which MIR. W. is connected. and
thew were ushered iulo life as genuine
throughout. The joke. too. is kept up.
Mr.. Greer keeps OH writing now, and
MIR. Donaldson now and then replies;
aud only yesterday. what we have but
little doubt will lurn cut 10 lie call for
mock National Convention. :urns up
as something fresh aud new.
These sort OF tricks do no credit to the
character of Journalism or Journalists,
aud are of a nature TO bring all real news
Into disrepule; but there is no doubt that
the Democratic leaders, more or less, III
ali the States, have been most beautifully
duped for the purpose Of entrapping them
into the writing ot letters to tie published.
, The prlucipal object OF the letter writer
seem, 10 have been to Kill OFT Sam Hons
TONS chances for the Presidency, for
which purpose Giddings of Ohio Is made
! To give hun a sort OF sanctlOn-and that
The correspondence was started IN this
city 10 give all Indirect If: to MIR. Doug.
| las, of Illinois, there is no doubt.
~ Y. Ezpress
Washington telegraph., 1851-11-05

The PRESIDENT AND THE CUBAN Prs
oNERs-The Washington Republic OF
the Sd, has an article of which the tO-
lowing is the concluding paragraph:
As soon as President Fillmore learned
If :he capture of the remnants OF Lo'
pez's command he made immediate APP
plica,ion of the Spanish Government IN
their behalf; aud evinced as warm So
llcltude to rescue them from their nntof-
tul.ate situation as he did III issuing his
proclamation TO prevent their disastrous
expedition.
Washington telegraph., 1851-11-05

Mrs. Patterson. who went 10 Havans
for the purpose of obtaining the release
of her son. &c. A. Downer.) has returned
to Mobile. The prisoner had been sen,
TO his destination when she arrived there.
She was treated with much kindLess and
courtesy, and had hopes held on, 10 her
that her mission would not be frulIless.
The Captain General. himself, had writ
ten 10 Spain in her behalf.