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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-12-16
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A FAILURE or THE AXE.

Weeksbefore last the Democrats Of the Legislature ct
Virginia elected evssy Yhis o;ce-hoIder they could
and efficient Second zsll. Jaars BEowS, and the
veteran soldier Gen. VA. II. RIciIAapsos, who had
been the Secretary Of the Commonwealth for the iass 20
years
This did not 70 saate The thirst for blood, and
th fell upoa one Of their own men, JAMES c. sro4rs
Keeper Of the Penentiary In what respect Mi
Spots had offended, was nq distinctly made known
but member Of tbe Legislature Mr.. Newman, (some.
what rabid IN his feelings tantnd he place. and there
fore the effort to spot" 81 their own fraternity.
Bat Mr. SPOTS having friends Iefi among the
Conservative portion Of the Democracy, was saved, By
WING help,
Mr. Newman VIII have to turn his imporing face to
New Hampshirs.s Hon0rs from the people !, homo do
not seem to ell the lisasare Of his ambition.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-12-16
LouIs NApoLtlnY.

Tho overwhelming vote gisea far this person.ve =,
1npcror Of France. shows that the French peose have
no iica Of submitting 70 anything so lsveng as Repab
heansm They want something gorgeous, and something
calculated to awaken The "priae u other days.
Recording 10 the New York Herald. Louis Napoleon.
when in that city in 1884, declared himself the repre-
sentative Of the Napoleon amily, and bound to carry
out lis Destines.
Aud now for the effect Of this last movement upon the
condition Of the world AID upon France herself the Her
aid, well postsdnpon the subject; siys =
The three allied powers, Russia, Prussia and Aus
IRA, will now have opportunity Of testing their met
NC ny interfering with the decree the French people
which, 10 spite Of the Congress oil Yienna and The secret
treaty o. last year. not only puts on the throne a cbpr
ahe Napoleon family hai provides for the peretuaon
for events Of vast Importance inuropc during the
loes IN connection with Tho military empire Of France
2 aud the onward career Of Napoleon The Third.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-12-16
coNvlaMATIoX OF SCRIPTURE.

% Tie Alexandra Gazette. states thara singular
confirm 4lion OF Scripture is mentioned in late con-
I'm gUications rom Pr. Wright OF The Nes,utian
mission, 70 the American Board and isster tom
Persiataa gentleman in B2ston, announcing Won
derful discoveries maize ~ the Commission. EN-,
p'oyed 10 ruin boundary line between turkey and
Persia. They had discovered the ruins Of The an
cient city OF ShasAaa on the walls OF which were
many inscriptions copies Of which they secured
The marble pillars ana pavement al described in
Esther I 81 (the pavement of the c0tots naiaed.)
sill exists. On the tomb near ", supposed, to be
that Of Daniels is seul ptured he figure pf man
bound hsni and ioot, with huge Hon il the act
ar Sagit yjn paI{r,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-12-16
Prepare for the EzoIydays.
Every thing Suitable for Presents

RI NHE subscriber has Just raurned FROM Baltn ore
: = viii The largest and mkt choice assortment Of
FRUITS, FINcY ARTICLES, ToYS. &C.,
ever br5ught " this place, embracing every thing
usually kept III Gonteetidnary estabiishnenl--.
Among bis assorfnlent suay be found
Raisins Almonds. FIib@fts;
Grapes, Citrons, Cufra1 is &c
Oranges Lemons &c;
Rocking Horses, Wax Dolls, Heads. &c.
HIS selection Of Tin and Weeden Toys have
been made with care, and expressly 10 suit the va
rions tastes ard faHeies Or lhs Little Ones ranging
in price from Penny TruxsDrts t. The mos, cestlv
Toy Parents could not spehd tribe in any othtr
way that would produce half Tie gfat i5eaiiun a.
mong Che children as woald Il few rfetty TOYS
CAKES AND CAND!ES OF. every aeseIin,ion
always on hand. II
f.a9- All kinds Of Fancy Baking done to order 4;
lie shortest nstice j. y III i Sc N63
Dee I6 1852
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-12-16
Baltimore Market.
l.nndoIph . Lallmer,s
CsRcuLAR or PmcEs II TnE5 51asss4esg M4RkEr
Ehr lie aseek snIing Dec - ls5R.
Rsportsa expressly Tor ,hs Ere. press.


FIR tie aeees ending Dec. Is ls5b
Reported expressly for the Free Press.
APPLEs,-Are arriving freely and sell at 81 so to
S3.9 per BIZ.
BUsTEa-Is very scarce all qualities are ID ac-
lime demand. Sale Of Glades al 20 10 % cts-Clty
Roll q y to22 ets-common Western at Alto
IL tts
EEANs.-White beans are worth $l,25 10 $3.50
per bnsehl. Mixed 50 to rs cts.
BAc0S.-The supply is better and deman5 no,
50 good, though We quote last weeks rates Sales
Of Shoulders al u u y cls-Siaes al 81 10 I0s cts
Hams az l2{ to IL cts.
BEEswAx.-Held u0minally al % cts. No sales.
BUcKBHEAT.-Sales al 81, 75to 81 per l00 IBIS.
CAFTLE.-l200 head were offered atIhe scales on
Monday, Of With Z so were sold to City Butchers,
and Packers at Saga 10 S362i on the hoof equal
10 IS IS to 81 net, and The balance were left ansold
CONFERENCE.-The at SIS, IS 10 Sc
CogarRY So4P.-Good demand ar Al 70 81 cts.
CEEssETs.-Sales are made al s IL 81 So
Cogs.-Good demand and sales,at So 10 IS els for
White, and 81 70 GO els. for Yellow
DRIED FauFT-Sales OF Apples al IS 10 100 cts
Peaches a 81 70 i0aS2.
DEERsEIxs.-Prime skins viii bring % to "a
FLouR.-Market and sales very dull at SIS, 90 for
Howard ST. and City Mills.
FLAxsEED.-5ales At 81 25 10 81 so.
GiSsENG-ln deEnandand sales at 10 cts.
HoGs.-SaIes al 81 80 10 S3
LARD.-Sales in Kegs at - 10 II cls-Bbls al
II 10 - cts
MrsrAaD SEED-saIes al 5 10 9c,s-with good
demand.
oars.-New are bringing s. 10 81 cts. good de-
ma1d.
PorATOEs-Prime Mereers are selling at CATO
IS cls-ordinary potatoes al 37k TO so ets.
PxAs-At 81 90 10 5F,25.
RYE-Sales al 50 to So CTS
SNAKE RooT.--ln demand at Is cents.
TsLLoE.-Saies at Ito 8 cts.
Timothy SgED-No demand nominal At a.. IS
WHEar.-95 70 100 cts. Tor inferior to good: GOOD
70 prime AZ 100 70 LOG cts; family flour while AZ
ITO q us cts.-in good demand.
WooL.-Sales Of unwashed % 10 81; washed al
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-12-16

Tbs Report Of The Secretary Of War speaks Of
the satisfactory view given b. The Ordnance De-
paIiment in regard ,othe operations Of the Nation
al Armories at Springfield and Harpers- Ferry; and
eoncars in The opinion thkt no benefit would be
likely ,oresult fropa return 10 the former mode Ct
governing the establishments.
4 This might haye.bs expected. Power never
is relDquished voluntarily, especially b. the mill
staty. But. il nigh, be asked, il iaisxy would
accrue 10 the government bY going back ,oshs I'D
modeof civil administration, why tot consult tie
feelings and wishes ofihe mechunies employed -
Military rule is alway odioas. exee RI whsn inpsr-
ative.f NECESSARY
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-12-16
CURING HAMS.

Mr. A. II. Campbell sends to the Wheeling Gazette,
the following mode Of curing hama, which took the
prize at The late faiF at that place:
After the meat 4 thoroughly cooled cut aud trim the
hams very close and then rub them we with salt pack
close IN barrel and after laying three or four DAYS
make brine Of the following ingredients: To every
100 lbs ham swallow gallons water, lbs salt lbs
sugar o. satpetre. on saeratus. The brine should
be boiled and the carefully taken of when cold
pour u On the meatrom to weeks should he allow
ed according TO the size Of the hams and the temper
lure OF the cear) for the meat TO remain pickle
After the meat Is hung up allow two or three days to
airy, then smoke with4as lit1lt fire possibie-usc
green hickory, with sasafras inna quantities Soon
as the meat is sufficiently smoked each ham is takea
down and carefully wrapped in paper, then bagged 10
prevent the denredatons Of dies and hung cool, dry
place, cut Of the reach Of rats and mice
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-12-16
LARGE VEGETABLES.

We acknowledge from WIN. 6aaNrH.M, Esd,
a Radish weighing e!epes pounds, and measuring
hro feel in length, and 90 inches in circumference
supposed to sbe sufficient to feed COW several
DAYS ~
Capt. JAMES @. HuRsr has favored US with lot
of TuFnips-ssome Of which weighed eight TBS aad
measured two and a half feet in circumference
The whole lot are nearly of the same size, and are
sound and Of fine flavor, These turnips beat our
friead CHAPLlNgs, .mentionedin the Shepherds,own
Register all hollgw
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-12-16

ThePresident elect has written Al brief letter to
ths dssaoctaiic executive committee e Philadel-
phia, who had rendered him reception on bis ar
iyal in thar city, earoaie 10 ashington, in which
lie says:
.@I an grateful for the kindness manifested by
my citizens Ia Pennsylvania and elsewhere
bat SO far IS nv personal wishes and inclnziens
are concerned, it would crafty me exceedingly 10
70 10 Washington in the most quiet way possible.
Indeed have DO time To devote to matters not i'm
mediaely cannected with duties and responsible
ties before nae.
'sHaymg said thos mach, / most leave what is
ment Of m9 friends. There is no probability that
] vail be dPhlsdelphia before The frstof Februa-
y and il Is quite possible ny journey may be de.
Iafed lii near he close OF that month";
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-12-16

Our citizens we're startled on Kursday night BY
the alarm Of Ere diseofeted on TIE roof The pub.
lie School house in District No. 5. which we are
glad TO say, was speedily arrested doing bat li,te
damage. Horiginatsd from The stove pipe, passing
through the roofsof thu building.
On sabbath night, similar cry was raised,
caused BY the discovery Of lire in ali ripper room in
the dwelling Of Mi Anbfose Mef,arlane con-
samjng the gteater portion Of a windowsiil i alge
window curtain a lot etsehnol books, DE There
having been no 6re il ths room nor any candle ii
isditaenh % conjecture il what way il originated
The ARE was discoYsrsl BY the eldest daughter who
had gone in 10 obtain something for a Younger
sister Butfor the closed condition 81 the door *.
GLIDING the access OF sir, disastrous fire would
doubtless have been the result as there wire
several beds and other csmbustbae ARTICLES inftAe
room. - tepSefdslosR Repiaer.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-12-16
THE GREAT PORTRAITS.


By referenceto our advertising columns It viii
BE- perceived that Mr.. r, King, the enterprising
Agent tor T. B. Welch's magnificent portraits Of
Washington" and jackson" Inakes very libe-
raj Offer % the ctizsns Of our STATE whereby clubs
Fivc, Ten, or Fifteen may procure copies Of each.
or both, at very reduced prices from the subscrp-
tion for single copy.
Wesincerely trust, thar the LIBERAL eiTsr made
BY Mr. King will be met By th. readers OF this
Journal and he citizens of this azaEe in the same
liberal and patriotic spirit il whichit is presented
As regards the portraits in question, We can only
say that they are authey are represented to be, and
all an, American count desire Thatof The immor.
tai Washington in particular preseas special
claims to the attention Of Virginians 1t appeals
10 Us in double sense--as the immediate descen-
dents Of the illpstridus oIgnal-,and as a Americans
from The all sufficient fact that it is iadisputa5g
the oaty CORRECT porrat OF the father Of our coun
Try" ever put upon paper. Again, these portraits
too t,rm not oaiy new era i'm American fine art
but also new channel fer the development Of
Southern Artistic genius.
Mr. Welch is native Of South Carolina most
Of the work upon the steel plates was executed at
his home in Charleston and subsequently, printed
from at Philadelphia. The patriotic publisher Mi
G. w Childs is Southerner and The agent for
this Stale is son Of louisiana
Il is therefore emphalically Soskssra enterprise
and as such demands the generous patronage Of the
South. II we judge Alright the love oil our people
10 the memory OF Washington CT their pride in
the development Of rare genius among their own
people, then are sure, that the last named por-
teait a. least will be universally paironized will
soon be found in The home ofeveIy Pifgigiaa and
our distinguished Artist be stimulated TO still fur
ther Developments Of his great artistic skill
Oar article has ALREADY exceeded the space at
our command and we must bring il to close; vet
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-12-16
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INCREASE 0ECAyALRY.

Gen. Scott urges the increase Of this branch OF the
Army, on account Of the immense extent Of our
frontier which requires al least enc more reg imeht.
Of horse. No other troops are efficient against.
The Secretary OF War and the President both
endorse the suggestion, 10 meet an absolute neces-
sity.
The policy offarm culture BY the Roops has not
thus far succeeded, owing 10 the constant employ
nsnsot the troops IN pursuit Of marandiag Indians
Gen Scott also eniorces the proprieiy Of retired
list Of army officers on reduced compensation, viii
"a view togrea.er efficiency among those I'll for ser.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-12-16
StlIl Later News froFn the
Cheap Cash stare.

THE subscriber returRedgrom Philadelphia and
Il Baltimore hroughrupkhe most brilliant col
lection of Fashionable Clolhing ever exhibited n
this town. such as IN
200 Business aad OYeFcoRts, including the cele-
braied Tanus turn coats, from SO to SIS
$50 pair Of T weed, Cloth, Cashmere and Doe
skin Pants. Of all cblors, some silk. lined
from 81 so to S..
zoo Satin, Six, Lama and Valencia Vests seine
entire new styles from s to a.
Silk HandkeFchiefs at l2E cents
1Ress GODS bought far c4sE, under Reeuiiay cir
cumstanees, will Be sold on very small advance
for cash. Those in want OF Ready-made Clothing
will please call and examine mysstock.
ISAAC ROSE.
Charlestcxrn Der l6 Is62
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-12-16
Nh. nIvss on THE DEATH Or WEB

Al meeti1g IL American eisissas. held Iesh
.NoFemhes. Il he Aneriean Club, Rue Moatma'res
Paris, Mr. Rives. 0 s Minister. delivered an elo-
qaens address, ID AFhicA be passed high euiogian
apon Mr. Websiss, and made comparison be-
tween hin and M Clay. He said-
Twas nv privilege. and great ons undcnet-
edlY esteem ii 10 have served In both Houses Of
Congress With these extraordinary men; ana dill
iering from tAem as sometimes did % questioEs
sfpablic policy il nor snotds me the most sincere
salisfaeiisa 10 bear my humble iesuneeHy 70 me
wonderful e1doxneals uaicE gaye tlsn .he ieAa
they possessed IN The 2Ebc councils Of their coan-
Try. Eminent a. they beth were, and standing on
the same lire Of eminence, there were yei remark
able sa9 characteristic differences between them
Il we're 10 venture an opinion II regard 70 their
respective exselsenciss snould saI tat he ens,
Though adorned with The highesk gla ofthe orator,
was yet mosr pre.enineni as the great practical
statesman and leader; the ethel rc.|-<sed Of nil
the accomplishment Of the ziesrI1n &gelInore
distinguished as the uEfivalied crater 11N mist
The one, BY the force 81 bic chan4tser ana via and
his high personal attributes, asserted aeopfrQt nrtr
The hearts and actions of men: he o,t0 NffI y.
| iestic displays Of his iniellect VIZ d
minds, aud moulded heir seniiEn
/ licns. The one will BE- rememhe Ne
length and variety OF his public ne
| great and beneEeeut measures d Fl
| which be originated md carried
/ grand and lofty inspirations Of his
/ In his speeches and diseo2fses
/ The ore resemblei his own Missis
/ trayersing immense ne iens, and fed BY
abundant tributaries fom the right an
/ left, besrs the gathered riches Of AZ en-
its bosom, while pouring is rapid q
rent onward 10 the sea- the cher
sublime Niagara, spaIned hysth
| and amid the ihaRdeTs Of is cati
l,seas ii plunge and lhen 1inking id
~ Iepose. These great Hen were ecu
! etShed BY the largeness and elevation b 60.
/ views. They bad formed the noblesi eoRenplion
90 mission and dsstities Of their coua he
modern civilization, and sheir
. entimea!s, ami their language vi
Ilnsted to that's andard. Their ies
"a. bal aud catholic, looking always
esstiion Of the Union, as The ara Of 81
/ safety, the sole security for our Liberties
i cur peace and prosperity. To that gFeat Las
last labors OF thafr lives were consscra,edAkit 4
zeal and devotion, according to their respective 20
sitions 10 The public councils which viii ever com
! mandate honor and gratitude of their coanlrymen
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-12-16
4 SAP ArrAin.

On Sunday morning last, MIR. z. sgers Shsp
MIR, Joseph Mofg Ii 10 me left breast with pistol
The ball bid moi penetrate lhs chest, bGl passed 4
round uader The sSin and lodged uhler the I'm
arm. Mr. SiNers VAS arrested aud held 10 bail in
the 9eaalty Ok So 0Oa tor bis appearance al Count
on HeSr Monday. We are glad 10 learn that lie
physicians DIS Coo and Janpey, DO not consider
the wound a. all dangerous. The difficulty grew
oqt Of the fact THAI Nj. Morgans brother had taken
away the daughter Of NJ. SiEers against bis with,
10 marry her, Pu5hc opinion IN relation 10 this
matter should be suspended until all lie facts are
lrlt.a. - 49,. l..
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-12-16
HINT TO OFFICE HOLDERS

The Cincinnati Enquirer Informs thosc actively cngag-
ed in the work OF obtaining offices under Gen Pierce
On pretty good authority that the General is per
feetly nontconmitted nfsueh matters, and free "to
choose as reasonand propriety may dctatc 0ae thing
only 1t says is CERTAIN ''that he is likely to aere
most that retired disposition IN others which hasbeeu
the ehr Of his own preerment and that therefore
Sisleast apt TO yield ae opportunities Of politicians
orSiew with favor those aspusy pressed BY particu
lar cauesn Il = -
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-12-16
WE'LL COMPENSATED

Both Houses Of Congress a few DAYS ago. passed
bill aPprOpriaing sso0Oo to pay the messengers
appointed to carry 70 the sea, of Government the
votes Of the electoral colleges for President and
Vice President
We should have performed the duty for SIS, COO
thereby saving at6slhe Government IS 900. Give
US a call, next time
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-12-16
THE NEW sIARsHAL.

The appointment 81 John A,blcr, Esq, 10 the postlI
Marshatof The Western District Of Virginia. is raising
eonmotion among the Democratic papers of those
parts, which sorry TO sec The main objection
seems @ be that he ii man but Mrs. A. has
lived at Winchester considerable portion Of his life,
and now resides there, He is wiiha very clever
is represented be- bat IS rather an impr6ctcable in
politics. Friends. let him alone. IHarrentoa Elag
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-12-16
Inst Noace.

a CONSlDERABLEti time having elapsed since
2. the teaih NJ WILLIAM SALocx, and there be-
ing large amount YET due his estate BY note open
account u otherwise ii is vtry desirable that the
estate be elPsed immediately All persons know
ing themselves indebted arg hereby notified that
longer indulgence canned be given
JAMES WYsONG,
JOHN d. LIME,
ExesHgrS If HRt s. Lock
Dacenher IL 1879
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-12-16
rRInurE oR ResPEcr.

wHeasas II has pleased Almighty God 70 call
from his Iamily the community ard our Order,
our late lamenled and beloved brother, z. 4, SEo.
P. MARarAar therefore Be IL and ills hereby
Resolved. by Orphans Friend LcsBge, Q .. y.
That We sincerely and deeply Iamerk the nnlimeiy
demise Of our beloved brother, and heartily con-
dole with his bereaved family friends, and the
community in the great and unexpected loss we all
deplore
K, solved That we Will as IS ous hounden duty
and custom as Lodge and Order, attend IN pro.
eesson the funeral OF our brother az that We WI.
wear the accustomed badge OF mourning for thlr'y
days
Resolved That The Lodge is painfully impressea.
with ihe lsss Il has sustained. and that We wilt
long cherish ia lively recollection tie many manly
aad noble virtues Of oar departed bso,her.
Resolved, That these resolutions be recorded on
the inmates OF the Lodge and that she Secretary e
orderedlto transmit copy 10 thevfdow OF inesde-
! ceased. 49,.
Resolved. That the above be pRbIished ~ NE
newspapers Of the County.
GEORGE VI. RENY. Sec'y.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-12-16
AN EXTRAORDINARY INCREASE.

People a, distance can scarcely realize The fact
thar Philadelphia his 6oablr9 in population the as,
Is years, and now 9ahtains nearly sa1fo million n
soss, i isin-maRy respects the finest City in the
Union, and never fails to arrest the attention Of
travellers The creature comforts abound ia n
reasonable$yarieties. i
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-12-16
OHIO CABINET MAKING.

is stated by the Ohio State Journal that the Pierce
and King electors ot that State Wednesday, adopted
acomtnancaton 10 the President elect requesting him
to confer Cabinet appointment Colonel Samuel Me
dairy, the renowned or notorious editor Of the Column
bus 90 Statesman ThePcnnsyiyania electors resolv
ed that they would recommend nobody 10 the new
President
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-12-16

AccIDEET On Saturday last, a little or
phan girl, living with the family Of Theo-
dore Welsh. Esq. near Bel Air. was dread.
fully burned By The explosion Of an ETHEREAL
sil lamp, which she was filing while it. was
lighted.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-12-16

BaLr.Mosg AsD Ono RALaoap.-we amer ,he
amount II produce, SC, from Harpers- Ferry 10
Baltimore, fof The week ending December ii, Viz !.
Iron IS tons, eut. 0 ar 6 lbs. Pork IS tons Is
ewi Or. lhs; Leather 2 tons, Is cwt al. 90 Is.
Miscellaneous ~ toas, ~ evil. Of. 20 lbs. Flour
6SS9 barrels
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-12-16

~ 5InAIN

The average amount ut , land dspesfd OF ..r
the last ten years is 4bput 4lIi 600 acres pr
:aEnGm; consequently at that rate, il w0uldtaEe
about tWenfysix years - absorb the wiue
amount otserip above mentioned,
Tie Virginia Revolutionary, Military Lad
Warrants Wit now ~ re- Piaetd1by new ones
Tie Department ~ pow engag ed III their cxami-
tr5ttnn
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-12-16

DEMAND ron Coat The demand for
Cumberland Coal increases daily It now
exceeds the capacity Of the present arrange
ments Of the Companies to supply By many
thousands Of tons Cumberland Journal.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-12-16
DEATH OEIIoHN Z. CAREY. ESQ.

New ostEASs..D Dee. H. john L. Carey. Esq for
nerly etoFef the baltimore american. and recently
editor Of the Ncw Orleans CFeseat died this evening
at the ST. Louis Hotel He was attacked this afternoon
with cholera, and few hours expired notwthstand-
ing everything that medical skill could suggest was
led 10 for his relief.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-12-16
Mcclure. McClea J.
McClnre's maj so2

BALANCE IN the NATIONAL TaEAsURY.-
The balance III tho Treasury on the list
July, after paying nine and half millions
Of the Public Debt, amounted to Sl4,632,-
l36. The whole receipts during tho last
fiscal year, were $40 Us 1856
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-12-16
MarrIdl

On Thursday morning. December hth, by Rev. YIN.
G.. Egglestcn, MIR. MARTIN II. 4III1ER and Mis-.
JULIA FRANCIS, daughter Of Mr. Jasab Forelnas,-
all Of this county
Ga THURSDAY, the 81 instant, bytlte Rev. MIR Rraso-
hier, Mr. JOSEPH STALEY 10 Miss cATHARINE
NEEDY. daughter Of MIR. George Needys ncsr Shel
hefdstowR,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-12-16

DEeREAsE Of. PosrAGE REcEIPrs.-The
President mentions fact 10 regard to pos
tages. which NE hardly anticipated--a de-
crease IN postage receipts. the fiscal year, Of
nearly million and Z half, He does not,
however, favor q return to higher rates Of
postage