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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-08-12
WHAT mas DEMOCRACY DONE FOR
vIRGINIAt


For sixty years with bat few and short as
e 81 Cur State affairs has been in the hands q INC
Deu,ocratic party, and what wonld ask, has Demo
cacv done Tor us when that party took charge g me
interests Of the State, Virginia in population wealtpl
snd iaancncc, was the FIRST State in the Union nat
alas, how arc the mighty fallen She is nov the
goaFth ana under the apportonment under wniee
our next members Of congress will be elected she wa
Be st lower Instead Of being next to New Tors,
With thirty-ye representatives ia Congress, she VIII
have but thirteen.
Instead Il an overlooking treasury and low taxes, tne
10 the Legislature shows that the State trtty
ro l;ons Of dollars IN debt, and We are new sadded
Win axcs greater BY one half than We have everels
h 10 meet the euyrcat and necessary expenses Of me
STATE Ire Democratic officers had to obtain loan sronl
,h Baard Of Public works In the place Of the money
s,, and this decline Of the State, what has Democracy
Given d The people Of Virginia Nothing absolutely
nothing Instead Of juicOas system q iree schools
Instead cf railroads, canals, turnpike reeds and tsle-
,r.,hs from which the State should and would be de-
irving tie means Of paying off this indebtedness the
public money is squandercd BY spectators hundreds
thousands cf ellars at tinleand the cows sheep anS
hoes az the farmers GENEROUSLY taxed. These things ha
Democracy done for the people Of Virginiacr thes'
things is the Democratic party reSpoasie-and toF thes'
things the people win hold tho Democratic party &C
4 copntsbIS Gtl Obs
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-08-12
DISCUSSION in BERKELEY.

On Monday last. The Wing and Locooeo Electors for
this District Mcssfs BorELsn and TUcKEH, met in a
political discussion Mr. Ticker opened the ball He
did not present an original feature in argument, but
tailed the ctreitcraed and stale slang Of the locoeo
newspaper press about Seward, bankrupt bin IVAN
nurens fayorite cheme) United States BaRk or which
MIR. w r. King, the locofoco candidate for Vice Pres
slcncy yoted) and cndeavorcd make quite hero out
or Gen Pierce failing however. to show, by the
cord one single instance Of blow given by his valiant
general MI Il. labored excessively prove Gen. P.
better eotromiseman than Gen Scott forgetting, cf
course to notify his hearers that he. the sad Randolph
Tucker tcas and4iA the bittercst opponent Of that
measure in Yirginia. But we have not room to give
even sketch of I labored speech He occupied one
heur and half
Mr. A. r. BortLER then took the stand in reply.
He was prepaTedsto rcbut and scatter to the winds
the mass of ISLANDERS Of Mr.. IT, which he did with
proofs most appalling to his loeotoco hearers He
met with great ability aIlshe charges made against
Gen Scop, and Brought 10 bear the most whitening
rebuke TO The oc@s for endeavoring TO force upon
The South another Northern man who declared his
eloafhingp atrSonthetn Institutions! Mr. 3. was
most eloquent and happy in his whole speech, and
ELECTED he warmest and most enthusiastic aP-
plause His friends have just grounds in having
placed their cause in such able hands.
/ Al half hour was then allotted Mr. Tucker to re-
Join. The best evidence Of his criting under the
inaciion OF MIR. Boteler was, that Mr.. T. stepped
put OF his way to refer TO the defeat OF Mr. b in The
Senatorial canvassAa defeat we think, moi much to
.ihe credit OF the district
Alter Mr. II. finished Mr.. BIS halfhouEarrived-
and such failing Mr. I. received was ~neonstittt
tionai. From the1treqneney with which Mr.. Tuck
er looked at his watch, il mist have seemed ar
Aour 10 him. The castgation was excrucialng
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-08-12
slR. FAULKNER.

"A writer in the last SPIRIT who signs himself
~, "" perhaps the Representative himself, or
somewUftgegea Rueltag, has undertaken the task
of eadearorisy to prove the inc onsistency of the
Free Press in reference to Mr., Charles James
Faulkner. The writer says
g Mr.. Faulkner was elected TO Congress in Oc-
ineences wei here in BerFeleyihe
Free Press was the embodiment of zeal. Every
speech Mr. Faulkner made was most warmly eulo-
gized by it-eFeFymotive which could, by any pos
sibiliiy, influence vote in his favor, was present
ed in its columns, and all the varied language of
reason, of Importantly, Of adiuraiion and remon-
sIrance; at the command OF its editor was most en-
ergeticaly employed TO attain the great end Of his
election toCongress, from this District. No man
dared to assaiE the candidate, that he in turn was
not forced to act on the defensive and ward off
blow from the pussant advocate of the Free Press
More than ths-reItain Wings who, considering
themselves absolved, by Mr.. FaulkBcrs frank and
candid declarations from the hustings from any
party obigdttdn, 10 support him, thought proper 10
vote against him, were privately, if not through the
columns Of his paper denounced, menaced and al
most ostracised by this mighty keeper OF Wing
cousciences.n
Now, We here state that there is notone word OF
accuracy in the. above statemen-and we defy the
writer to produce proof We were moi a >tealoas
supporter Of Mr. Faulkner. We had the aerna-
tive presented Of supporting Mr.. F. who declared
in feror Of the Compromise, or supporting a gen
tlenan who opposed that measure !; bat we nerer
exhibited half the zeal in his favor lha, his present
allies did, in opposition Mr.. F. never was our
choice, and he knowsit. II is true we have voted
for him; but we were then in the predicament Of
our locofoco friends who have nou to vote for Gen
Pierce, although they feel in their very souls that |
he is full blooded aboliiionist-The developments
OF his New Boston ieatiias| speech coming TOO
late to make another nomination. I
Mr. v. v asserts ether matters which areno, T
true, OF which we have not she time or dsposition
now TO notice j.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-08-12
THE DEFEAT IN NORTH CAROLINA.

Il Is now quite certain that Reid the Democratic can.
didate has been reelected Governor by an increased
majority The vote, jsdgng from the partial returns
xncn does not seem to have been much larger than that
Of 1885, when there very little to excite an inter-
est.
wen, the Loeoioco organs already tuning their
pipes to the wides, notes foy, and some dan
ger Of an explosion Let them laugh on. 1t is but
Of those temporary disasters common to the commence
ment Of battle II just like Scott, temporary reyersc
a Qpeeastpwn Il win oay serve to rouse the dormant
met.le Of his supporters
Old Rip Van Wiakle has had nothing 10 rouse him IN
- jet hut the dy Of the great battle approaches
he viii rise ike The giant rerehed from his slumbers.
The effect may be. temporarily. inspireeonfdenee
among the Dcmoef1ts; bst they may meet the same
tate II the British who ehaeled SCOTS capture BY
mere accident.
A few ambitious leaders hare batcd, and the darkest
day has probably passed. The elements are settling
down quietly and steadily. and the worst is doubtless
over.
Scott and Invineibili,y arenames alrnostsynoni-
NOUS and when the true spirit Of the ulhole A.
merican people shall have been aroused, Menay
look forward 10 a glorious and certain victory.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-08-12
COMMISSIONERS OF ELECTION.

The following a7poiiI ments have been made
by the 'SeeGiiAf, Of Commissioners 70 super.
intend the eleefian Of Electors Tor es del t
and Vice President in the United States.
We suhjoin the appointments lur Jefferson
and tie counties contiguous
,Ir6erson-- James ". Beller, Nathaniel See
70 i2y-AEenC. flammond, Dennis Murphy
and David Stewart.
Clarke DR. Cyrus Mccormick, Jacob Isler
and Geo W Brsdfed
Frederick -lghn Bruce, Henry F. Baker and
HcnryP. Ward
HMgpshire- lanes Parsons, John NJ Pancake
and jarrett J Blue
Iopdoun-Dr. Thos. II. Clagett, William II
Gray and Joseph Mead
Mo,gqu-Samuel N! Barrick. WIN, ] Fleece
and John Dawson.
Page-l'eter Price, DR.. J. NJ Bell and Wade
w Hampton
Earrea- Hanson Dorsey, MordecafCIoud and
Charles II Green
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-08-12
KEEP IT BEFoRE People.

That General Pierce is bitterly opposed to the River
and Harbor ln.pro, cnonts and invariably ved against
them when is Congress.
That he il opposed to american Industry and Aneri
eau Labor and favor Of tariff designed 10 advance
the interest d English capitalists.
That though living in State where his influence is
claimed TO be o,nnpocnt, Catholics not allowed to
hold Office
That he Il opposed, to the appropriation Of public
lands toward, pldng Western Railroads, Canals and
That he yotd against an appropriation To- the widow
OF Gen Harrison who was lhft destitute by the untmc
" death Of her hesband andhe heavy EXPENSES incur
RED BY his election othe Office Of President and
val to w Washington.
Tha he voted against granting pensions to the widows
OF Revolutionary soldiers,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-08-12
FIRE.

Our citizens were startled about 2 o'clock
on Sunday morning BY the cry of ere, dis
covered in a small building in the rear Of
the fine block Of buildings in which are the
stores Of Messrs Kerney < Hill, Mr. J.. L.
Towner, Office Of DIR. j, w. Reynolds, and
residence Of Miss. N Bradshaw. The bull
ding was used BY some free celered persons
living close BY as kitchen and wash-house,
where FIRE had been built to heat irons
for ironing, and being. left burning upon re-
firing, the roof. in some manner, took Ere
therefrsm. and in few minutes was envel-
oped in flames, placing for awhile the imme-
date neighborhood in the most imminent
danger. Fortunately the morning was calm,
and BY the active exertions of those early Ia
attendance, the FIRE was confined to the
building in which it originated and speedily
extinguished, with but httls1damage besides
the destruction Of the roof II is wondered
that FIRE in that quarter did not occur
long since, and il is hoped this warning will
prove salutary ere, and be the. means O
/ guardingagainSt similar occurrence in ths
future. -1ShephefdstOasa Register.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-08-12
THE NEW CODE.

The following communication from The Execu.
tive Department Of State was received Ny gentle
man Of $hs place, (says the SRirit) Ih reply to a
note fnquFINg whether there was no provision fer
furnishing The new Justices with the Code:
Z ExEcoTiyE DEP4RrMEHT
t July 26, 1852
Dear Sir; There is no provision of la@ for fur
nishing the Justices with the C4de-but it
Will doubtless be made by the Legislature al the
next session.
II seems TO me the old Justices ought 70 surren-
der the copies they have received, even Enough he
law maY noerequire il One copy is ofiiltle value
10 an individual, but il will cost The Stale at least
$2 600 ii furnish the requisite number for all the
new Justices.
Very respectfully. your obedient servant
r WM. H RICHARDSON. C.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-08-12


MKtens EDsross; Although like yourselves
am ssmeraaf disappointed 10 he course Of our reP
resenfatfve in Congress. yet think. with ~ ansa
respect ron are attaching altogether 700 maen mn
portance 10 his movement.
Why, gentlemen, Of what concern = = me.
mere Individual, however respectable. snouia -
he Whig paftvl Is Il because Mr.. Faulkner =
"a Congress. that his opinions are entitled 70 more
weight than hereiofore4 Does any body Deiiese
5,hat IL coarse win influence single man ~ me
District who was moi previously In state q aelec.
,ion or waiting for some excuse to change sloes
Far n own part feel not the least uueasiness as
10 The seSet Of MrFauikners movement l nave
I'D GOOD an opinion Of the sound sense and nrmness
81 he great body of the Wing party 70 suppose
many Of Them are likely 70 follow.
pray you, then, spare US any further alluTion %
the facffe gentleman, who. at this enlightened era,
feels himself bound to progress baeklsards 1 am
sure you can edify your readers With subjects Of
much more importance. The only feeling have
on the occasion is that which Uncle Toby evinced
when he opened tie window 10 let out fy-"Go,
poor 1evii-ihere is room enough in The world for
YOU and II So, ,hirk the Wing party general
~ will say. So most Of them lave already Sad.
A VOTER.
We acknowledge the corn 4 90 much atten-
lion has very likely been gwen 10 this matter. We
shall desist except when Eeierence is unayoida-
bic.
All we have t5 say now, is, that we think i in
cumbent upon DIR Representatives. has turned
his back upon the friends who elected him-ought
TO surrender his trust 70 those who gave IDS and i
the Democracy oftbe District desire TO conlfale him
as their servant lei them have chance p say 50
| Certain il is that Mr.. Faulkner never: would
have reached his present position, If these bad been
any very general impression as to the likelihood Of
his detection n Is true, many sagacious men fore
saw and foretold what was coming they had long
noticed his proclivies towards The maturity side OIL
the. District; bufthe great mass Of those who voted
forA, him as Wig. did SO with conadent belize
that The smooth exterior true index Of the in
ward man.
We conf, ss 10 the fact Of being gulle8 for once
We shall hereafter dstrust alIPdiiicians who trim
DER saas TO catch The popular breeze. The mar
Who does no, a. all times keep the Wing dag flying
at the toptnost tower, shall never more he officer
ofours." I.aePetdeRt candidates are hereheer to b
watched They are The gentry who always " kieh
away The ladder by which they ascend 10 power
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-08-12
INSTRUMENTATION AMONG THE
SLAVES IN VIRGINIA..

The Richmond, Norfolk and Fredericksburg pa
pers allude frequently 10 the spirit OF nsubordiIa
tou the slaves, which they attribute % re,
rent nardo1 by he Governor Of a slave who had
kHtsd an oyerseer. The Fredericksburg Herald
says:
al is useless 10 disguise the fact the truths IN
deniabie that greater degree OF insubordinatton
has been manifested by The negro population, with
in the last few months than al any previous period
ia our history as State. Our exchanges from all
quarters Of Virginia come TO us freightea with &C
counts of sia"kS of negroes on their masters or O.
verseers and a general iaxily Of punishment seems
10 'pervade the length ard breadth q the Old Do
minion And only Is il abroad that the spirit O.
mischief seems brewing tdNeyen here We nigh
cite several notable instances that have been named
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MORE INsUBoRDIN ATIoN.

We learn that Mr. James Beckham Of Culpep
er was compelled TO kil one OF his slaves lew
DAYS since who had INDUCED in the grossest iHso-
lence to him. The circumstances were these. In
returning from Church, he instructed his carriage
driver 10 avoid certain abrupt place in the road,
at which a carriage had been short lime before
unset The driver replied very nsulingly, when
gettine out of The cafriag9 he approached him, a
seufls ensaed, The negro Selling Mr.. b w hisera-
vat. ana choked him nearly TO spfiqcaton. In this
situation he cut The negro with his pocket knife
across lie face, ot which wound he died day ol
two since Mr., 3. is universally admitted TO be :
l-inlf ma Star - kt.t.ll ricL Sthrg Me-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-08-12
FEES or JUSTICES OF THE PEACE.

The new Justices ofthe Peace commenced their Off
cial duties the first of the present month"; We give be-
low the legal fees which all Magistrates get for tlir
services.
For services in Court per day $500
For taking deposition, (per hour9 rs.
FoEan affidavit, %
For taking the Acknowledgement ef
deed, power of attorney, or 9TH
er writing under seal. 30
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-08-12
GRAND ENcAMpMENT OF VA.

AT The AnnR Session Of the. Grand Encamp
ment y u F+6f Virginia, he'd at Alexandria
on Wednesday last, the location Of said body was
changed 70" hlla'tinsbnfg Tie following are
HE Grand officers Tor tie ensu ~ year:
WIN. II. Barrett Of Norfolk, Grand Patriarch !;
EDWARD U. Pollock, Of Norfolk, q. II P;
Festus &. Pelcher, Of Fdirnout, G S. W.;
lsr9e! Robinson, OF Marlnsburg, G. S;
=. w SwaFts, Of Mattnsburg, CT;
David seigle,.ot HarFers- Fetryt g. J. w;
DR.. l.. q. Robinson, of Norfolk ard Col. h p.
Hunter, Of Martinsburg Grand Representatives
10 the Grand Lndge 6I1Ee u 8
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-08-12
mE DIDN'T DODGE,

We have the authority Of the psri now the ssorpaa,,
Of NJ. FAulKSEn. ID saying that Mr. f. did .of doee
the vote on the River and Hashor BILL We annex the
reasons asseAed for Or b Mr.. r, bat there Is failure
70 state ho hs Hoald have voted had he been pscat
Dir. Faalknrr bad been suffering for ecver.l H..
from severe attack NJ indisposition although still "a
leading 70 his duties IL the Hcnse Under ss1,sf ~
sics and in he expcciafo6 dat change Of ar. water
eome three days % his residence ii Berkeley II Wa
during hh s1sense that the vote wes taken 81 he rs-
and Harbof Bill = - sNs At'sf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-08-12
NEGRO OUTRAGE.

4 negro man, belonging to JANIS 4.
FaAzrpRI Esq, near Jennings Gap, was
committed TO the Jail Of this County on
Monday last, charged with ths preparation
of an infamous outrage upen ihe person Of
respectable young white female The nm
fortunats woman identifies him distinctly,
and states that=he had in bis possession
pistol and threatened to shoot her if she re-
sisted She did resist, but was overcome
by the william who is said to b very pow
erful man The deed was perpetrated ca
Sunday during the absence Of the Father
and portion of the family al Church The
Young woman had strOlled into the orchard
for the purpose Of gathering fsNis, where
she was met and assaulted by the black
rufian.l
These are the rumorcd particulars, OF ono
of the NEST daring outrages ever committed
in our County &aantOR Spcefatoy.e
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-08-12
FREDERICK FEMALE SEMINARY.

The advertisement Of this valuable Institution
will be foune in our columns. The Frederick
Examiner speaks truly when it says
"The course Of education in this Institution is
very extensive, including the studies usually pur-
sued in ottT Colleges Wehave been attentive and
careful Observers OF every thing connected with its
history interests and Operations from the begin
ming, ami We can most sincerely say, that if a
healthy location a spacious Guil6 ing with all suit
able comf,r,s talented aud accomplished professors,
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warranted in recommending the Frederick Female
Seminary 10 the most favorable notice Of our
friends both at home and abroad-Fron ourhearts
we wish this Institution God-speed."
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-08-12
SHOCKING CASE or INFANTIcIpE.

PHLADEtPHA, Aug. 4 "A most horrible case of
inianlicde occurred in Spring GARDEN yesterday.
A young Scotchgirl, iG years Of age named Mary
Graft WAC was employed as a domestic by Albert
Shusler, keeper o: public house ii Spring Garden
street above Mini, was known to be cncienn-
Whilst up stairs by herselfshe vas delivered Of an
infant which she disemboweled and afterwards
nearly cut the head trom.the ody with pen knife
On being arrested, she confessed the crime, and
said she did ito hide her shame The BODY of
the child was found in clothes basket among
some soied clothes. The father of the child IS
Guile yguth
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-08-12
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GENTLEMEN IN LUCK.

Gen. W II. Richardson, Hon. j. W aIeCorkie and
J. Knox Walker, Esq, while on visit TO Baltimore
from this city Friday last, bought ticket in the
Grand Consolidated Lalery of Maryland class n z
for which they jointly PAID $40. The drawing came
OF on Saturday, and awa rded to them the prize Of
800, which sun. we believe paid to Them at
o'coek to-day in this CITY. Mr.. f. H. Pcndleton was
the bearer Of the good news MIR Mccerkle but not
word Ct il would that genflcmau believe until Mr.
Pendleton paid hun down for half his chance 81 5G0
This Mr.. AIcc thought looked like CONNECTION But il
cost him 81, 062 5o.-- Washington Telegraph
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JUDGE sHERRARdD.

Robert B. Sherrard, son Of j. H. Sherrard Cashier
Of the Farmers Bank in this place. been appointed
by the Governor Of California Judge Of the Court q
Common Pleas for the county Of Suffer Mr. Sherrard
requisite for good and efficient Judge, aud the well
known fIn1css Of his character guarantee fof the
faithful performance Of this important trust lie i pos
success is ia degree evidenced By his elevation 10 t.e
Jndgeship the age of % years His salary is $1,000
ncr anIltn1 - r. Winchester Rfost5fiean
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-08-12
DtseuMENTs.

At MI. C. J FAuLKNgR is flooding the Dis riot with
anti Scott speeches In many instances they have
been returned 10 him. whilst in others they are
used for wrapping purposes, Mr.. F. should
know enough Of the intelligence Of our people to be
convinced tLa. iher are not green enough to lie
caught byFseeh stnf We viii next week publish
a letter in reply from gentleman Of This county
who was favored with the 5aak Of the Hon. Mr.. F.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-08-12

n The Deracraf, a;ers~ coulc IN from all quarters
grooming under thc weight Of what they call the Abo
ftion Rborbacb,'' They all concur, with wonderful
unanimF in psononcingit the greatest fasehood that
ever ws fabricated, and each and all swear that il is
finally and forever nailed to the inter But INC
aay they take up the tale, and again and again slay
the thrice stain mpaster. But the monster viii stay
slain The rext day he is fresh and vigorous creF.
and again the Locas tctalc themselves to the painful
task OF 5laughtcrihg him anew
We secno end to this work, nofindeed there be,
until tic original charge is met by stronger proof than
that by5wbic tits supported. People will weigh the
EVIDENCE and 50 og tprcponderatcs against General
Pierce and in fayoof The CORRECTNESS Of the New Boston
speech published SIX MONTHS BEFORE HE WAS
THoUGHr or FOR THE PRESIDENCY, 50 long
Will the Locos have their work 10 do over, and slay
the monster Roorback. 2
To AID TO thcir troubles We hear that proof is
comingI not only in confirmation IF the truth Of the
ported Speech t Of another speech Of the tenor
delivered al another place The LocoS viii absolutely
30 cram p Rfeh16ad Hing.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-08-12
TUE CORN CROP.

Never, 70 cur recollection, have we,seen such a
prospect as she present for an abundan. crop 81
corn Ithas dark greena-and unless he fire.
qaensraihs and coll weather make il oyershoo, tle
bounds ofpFopiety, twill exceed any crop eyer
perhaps gEoWa IN The countr
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-08-12
RERKELEY COUNTY.

The County Court q Berkeley at its last term, on
Monday last, classified the justices for service at the
ercnt terms, required By law. There are eight dis
trsts ia The county, and four justices te as
Justices This namber is arranged into eight elases
taking four classes from the odd numbered distrcss aud
foar from. the even nan,berrd
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-08-12

SUDDEN DE4TH IN WAsHINGTos-W learn fror7
The Union that on THURSDAY last, while Mrs. Jas
B. Thornton Of Memphis, Tenn, was riding from
the capitol TO Browns Hotel b. the side Of her hus
band and ltle daughter, niue years of age. and
while engaged 10 cheerful conversation with ihem
she was seized with illness and almost immeaiaIa'
" expired. Mr.. Thornton and his wife ana child
were on their way from Memphis 10 Caroline co
Va..-iheir native coun,y-to pay visit 10 their
relatives and friends after an absence Of SIX wears