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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-11-18
nOKRIRLE -DUEI.

By the Santa Clara, California, Register we are
informed OF the following particulars Of duel
which came off in Santa Clara County last week,
near Gilroy's ranch, and which, in ferocily and
desperation, we find no parallel for in the State
It-occurred, sayslba Register between a Mexican
and native Californian about game Of monte,
and Colts navy reVolyers were the weapons used
in combat Nine shots were fired and four Of the
balls took effect in each OF the combaants.I Both
parties expired immediately nd they were usher
ed into the presence.of their Maker to answer for
the murder Of the other After the second or third
shot, the Californian eraw ed On his hands and
knees nearer his antagonist and fred, in order 10
maLe sure OF his victim. This shot took effect In
the abdomen of the Mexican
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-11-18
REVOLUTIONARY NOV isSIENT ON THE
RIO RANDE--BATTTzE AND ROUT
OF GENERAL AVALUS, &C.

NEw ORLEASs, Noy l2-The steamship Texas,
from Galveston, arrived mere last evening, bring
ing dales IRON Brownsville to The 5th inst, and ae
counts OF important revolutionary movements at
Matamofas, terminating in the rout of the govern
mrnI faces BY the insurgents.
On the 81 inst, a portion Of the national guards
stationed at Maalnoras regolted, and eressed to
the American side Of the Rio GFande, where they
raised the revolutionary standard, and soon had
well aruxd and organized force OF six hundred
men, when preparations were made 10 recross the
river and attack Masamoras
The revolutionary troops succeeded in crossing
TO the Mexican side on the 4h inst, and immedi.
ateiy took up theiF line Of march towards Mata-
mofas.
Gen. Avaios, with 1900 government troops lad
been sent out BY Cardenas the Governor OF Tam1u-
iipas to meet them! and a battle soon ensued. The
insurgents fought with great bravery and l1otwfh-
standing the government troops ontnumbefed them
almost three 70 one they soon put Gen. Ayaos to-
flight and routed His troops with considerable loss
otlfe. Avaos ami his scattered forces fled 10 Mai
aupras, where preparations we're making 10 meet
and repel the insurgents.
The revolt was caused by the appointment Of
Cardenas as Governor, whose usurpations have
made him very Objectionable to the people.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-11-18
.THE DEEB IS DONE"


Our neighbour Of the Spirit, in noticing the decision
Judge R.A.. i~l-i-s the right or t~euum, under the
laws Of New York, of the slaves Of Mr.. Lennon, d
Virginia, says.
$50 fnuca for Sewardsm, Greelyism, &c. Thank
God Frank Pierce the true and consistent friend O
the South, will take the helm Of State and tina
justice s hereafter mceted every interest and every
portion of this glorious Union"
Fudge What could Crank Pierce" do in the
premises, were he no,c in the Presidential Chair
Nothing. The act of seizing the slaves whilst theil
owner taking them from Virginia to Texas, was ar
outrage but, will our neighbour poiut the power in
a President 70 remedy the act' The editor Of the
Spirit processes 70 be State rgAts man, and yet
claims 'sthank God! Frank Pierce "will SOON take
the helm ofState and that justice hereafter meeted
70 every interest and every portion Of this glorious
Union!" "Franl Pierce would have no more author
iy to Get in the than the editor Of the Spirit We
shall soon what our locofoeo Legislature will do in
reference 70 il.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-11-18
From he Baltimore III, ,

frAusroN, ". Nor ss. 1882
-. ~ ~ Sentsnrs FL Fsrly
"a n ~ Cast- Subsequent Mar
Y -, 4. so, tiag Cases. ~.
- essn no .itse ahuhbub and bustle' il
$50, KS ~, daring The past week. oc
- ~ 5y4ie,s1 = al Of man (aborer on the rail-
= -, e ane time since for shameful and
II ,h;s ~, slaEion n respectable yoong lady
hs;-- - = ~ -Four other men were Indicted IS
- 3 ~ dcipanif and accessories 10 The grimes
49, (. afe e be tried separatey The case Of
rsinci pal ~ lbs hofTid crime was taken up
ring TIE past week, and the examination cf Wit
nesses continued until TUESDAY Of this week The
testimony having been closed the discussion Of The
case was opened on. TGesday hy u d Imboden,
Esq, member q the legislature from this county,
~ one Of me most powerful speeches ever delivered
at this bar He was followefhY i. ]. Niche. esq
il behalf Of the prisoner, who as succeeded by Col
J Baldwin, foE.the defendant, and Col VIM Fl.
Harman, prosecuting attorney The arguments
were continued until Thursday the IlIh, when The
Jary retired, and returned in few moments with
verdict q guilty liking his confinement in the
State psnitenfiary forty years
The Young lady whose virtue was thus )assailed
was, a. Inc time, 10 company with her betrothed,
on their way 10 cdnsummate their pighted faith al
the marriage altaF. The young man maize DO re-
slstance y The leHdish attack upon his intended.
nom the fact thatthe numbers against him would
render assistance useless. He has since unite his
destiny with hers and they now livestogether as
man and wife.
"A case of siabbihg occurred ia this vicinity few
days since, which promises 10 result seriously to
the asSsilant. A dispute arose between Mr.. Thos.
! Shumate and another man about some trivial mat
ter which caused Mr.. S. to attack the other with a
largepocket knife. inheting several severe wounds
upon his head and BODY. Mr., s. delivered himself
into the hands OF an officer and was committed by
| Squire R. g RicEle, but subsequently bailed for
his appearance al court in the sum of IS 000
A man BY The name OF Welch hastbeen senlen1.l
during this sitting of the superior Court, 10 one
| year'sImprsonment 10 the penitentiary for stab
| bing man named Powers. Anolhsr stabbing case
is now before the court Y.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-11-18
RALTIMORE AND 0HIu RAILRoaD.-.
ELECTION OF PR EslDRNT.

At the meeting on W esnesdsy Of the
Beard Of Directors Of TIE Baltimore and
Ohie Railroad Company, Tromas Swami,
Esq, was unanimously reelected President
We note this with pleasure, = eich viii be
shared BY every pne who has an interest in
the progress and prosperity ofoar works Of
internal Improvements. When Mn Swami
first entered upon the duties Of this efEee,
now four years ago, we said then Vat he
understood what was expected of bin 4. zap
preciated fully til task that was before ,eirts
and possessed the ability which its perfO, M
ance demsnS,sa. The history and progress
aud prcsoerity Of the road, from the day nj
became its President, are his highest praise,
ana to them We rEfer as gratifying proofs ef
the wisdom which prompted those who 50.
lected him for tile responsible post, and ri
the ability with which he discharged as-cy-
ery duty'-Bak. Pat.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-11-18
OLD WINES.

Tie Baltimore American Of THURSDAY, says
extraordinary prices We're paid for some of the
rare old wines Of the stock Of the late JOSIAH
LEE Esq, sold Al auction by Messts, Gibson &
Co. Fity demJohns Of various brands Of Ma.
.deifa were struck off at prices ranging from S24
TO $40 per gallon and one lot Of 2sbouIes com
manded the extreme price Of $I5 so per bottle
which, at five bottles to the gallon, is a, the
rate Of SIT SO per gallon!. Old whiskey sold
at 81 per gallon, Cognac brandy SlI do, and
Champagne brandy IS so per gallon. The en-.
tire stock Of wines and liquors sold, brough, up
wards Of $4,000.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-11-18
sH0WING THEIR HANDS.

Since The election Of Gen. Pierce, several the
Democratic Abolition Journals are Boosting d
der triumph. The N, Y. Evening Post refers 10
the exerlions OF Gen. Dix and JoAH Van Buren,,
who, Ii says, were no beuer pleased with The Com
promise than William H. Seward, eThe Evening
Post (it.adds) was opposed to the Compromise, and
nsver hesiased to express its con,emp or tina. part
sfthe, Baltimore declaration Of principles in which
she Conprsmise is defended
And vet Col. Forney asserted. in his Grafton at
Washassos. that the party had made the same issae
trsryHisS<s
The Albany Alas. another Free Soiier, derides
yAe SHARES States e Kentucky and Tennessee, and
attrbure their voses IL the ignorance Of the popu-
lation.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-11-18
THE SLAVE CASE IN NEW YORK.


The liberation Of eight Slaves, atNew York, be-
longing 70 Mr.. Lemon Of Virginia, on his way to
Texas will create anew excitement in the South.
Well, IL was the pleasure Of the majority Of the
Southern people to vote for the fayorite of Martin
and John Van Buren--and now let US see whether
the Northern Allies ofthe Democracy" will take
measures TO guard against aggression apon South
ern rights.
Hare Is case, just at the close Of the Presiden-
iiai election, in which, under State law. thessCom-
promises Of the Constitution about which we have
heard somuch the last ten years-haye been utter
~ diTegarded.
Let our readers understand the whole case. Mr.
Lemon was merely passing 1roEgA the Aarbor o. Nep
York. without intending 10 remain, when bis slaves
we're taken outofhis custody by writ Of ha6eas
corpus Their freedom was claimed for them by
virtue Of the Sale lao Of 1871, which prohibits
slaves from being imported, introduced or brought
Onto the Staien This, ofeourse meant, to keeptheH
there as sapss By aiding 10 get them out of the
custody Of their master, the State authorities made
them Tugitises and therefore the owner had right
10 reclaim them. Yet Judge Paine declared them
free and sci them liberty If this be net setting
up "higher law than the Constitution, we know
not what it is. II isao, worth while, after this ex.
npie Ito talk any more about Seieardisnl
We shalsee what actionpur Legislature win
taks on the subject next week If Gen. Scout had
been elected President, we should have Witnessed
considerable spluter on The part Of the Democra-
ey, and every mothers son of them would have
sworn lhat this case was the legitimate Consequence
Of Wing success What will they say now
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-11-18
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MASONIC PROCESSION.

on,saturday lastthes Masons of the Lodge ii
this place, with their brethren Of neighboring ltdg-
es celebrated the tooth anniversary Of the innila-
of .WAsHINGroN into the mysteries Of the Or
der, by procession and address in this place
The procession numbering about seventy members
of The trder. was formed at the Hall about 10
o'clock, under the marshalship Of Jacob Van Do
rem, Jr, Esq, assisted by Capt E, C. Tabb, and
preceded BY The Cicilian Band, !" marched through
some of the streets of town,-then to the Lathern
church, where an able and eloquent address was
delivered by the Hon. CHAs. J. FAuLKsER Afler
the services at The church the procession again
formed and marched to the Hall and were dismiss
ed -Martinsbarg Gasctts.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-11-18
FINANCES OF VIRGINIA.

Robert Johnston, Esq, Auditor Of Virginia,
bas made report Of the condition OF the States
finances, from which il appears that during the
year ending on the FIRST instant. Inc receipts
into the treasury amounted to 81 BIS, 527 IL,
mailing, with balance Of sso.474 o. on hand
at the time Of the last report, total Of 81 ,slo.
COL ! 8. The expenditures during ikeyear were
SI,27.s,S72 81, leaving on hand on the let Of Oc
tobef Ia ST, S37, 638 81.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-11-18
CAUSES or DEFEAT.


TIis generally useless to speculate On the sahsfs
efletat, except a. lesson Tor The future. There
4 principIe or good faith which al honorable men
recognise, whether Christian Or sayage-and this
priseiple Z. sAal practice and profession shOad g
sogeihei.
Thai there. has been most gross
breeeh o. ire part Of many NoHheT mi
be developed IN lille while beyo1
There are many ihings paipsble q sana-
ing, which cannot bcproved BY strictly isgal 1ests
mony--and many acts which might seem incrs di'
bic al firs, blush, bur which are sef-evident wnen
the case Is properly stated.
ANY snan OF ordinary .sagaciiy might have mo-
iced that up 70 he last six weeks me signs were
decidedly In favor Of Gen. Scott. All OF sudden,
there seem to be adamper, The belief now is. that
Gen. Scott. having been so4adei BY the sevafd and
johnson cliques as 10 the policy and patronage Of
The government, ireleeied, was not only immovea-
.ble, bat rnappreaeta5te. He would hold no parley
witkthem-wouId give them no assurances Of IA
ytr--but rather showed signs OF asersfSa--and
bepcefcrward they determined not only to Srga him
bntto vote The Pierce ticket And this was tie case
with thousands who were apparently working on
WhiEcommittees,a and ayailing lhemselyesof Wing
means 10 enable thsm 10 play the traitors part. 4
But let them gp-they arenow he subjects Of
scofn and tontemp. by all honorable men; the
Wing Party purified Of them, will. when Joined by
the Conservatives Of all parties. be stronger than
ever when danger comes upon the country. Let
the "Old Guard" stand firm
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-11-18
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THE LEGISLATURE.

This body,-whieh seemed determined to linger out
il, existence long possible will meet again on
Monday next and viii 20 doubt into the of
flowers.
On the fourth Thursday Of April there win be an
electoa for delegates and for fourth of the Senator's
and session win follow in the winter Of 1853 After
that, the body will meet only in t,co years.
The subject Of Iaternal Improvements must be aprom
nent az the coming session. is to be hoped that
session least century will be sgnalized BY
tention Home Concerns. and by abstaining from dis
eussion Of Federal Relations.
But we forgot--the New York Slave Case afordsS
stk.na. q, Aocla,,,f,c,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-11-18
COUNTY COURT.

AZ the Quarterly Term 6fibe County Court,
held this week, the Sheriff Of Londonn wasiaxed
iaco HUNDRED dollars upon the income Of his Office
The question Of the constit1tionaIity Of this tax
was brought before The Court, bat the Cont de-
clined 10 consider it. We believe The law impo-
sing the tax 10 be unconstitutional, and shall no.
lice il in our next. James Sinclair Esq, was
appointed Master Commissioner By the Court, in
lhe place of Charles B. Tebbs, Esq;, resigned
LSesburg Washingtonian.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-11-18
.To Tnr vIcroRs BELONG raj sPoILs.~

We learn that many disinierested Patriots, anx-
iods % serpe tAer rountry, are taking preliminary
steps 20 turn op. Of Office the PostM at
Charlestcwn and Harpers-Ferry. We have no
doubt that before the election these same patriotic
gentlemen might have been heatd descaniingswith
much fuency upon the great principles which ac-
tuated them in their political movements As to
interested motiyes-pshaw they never dreamed
Of such thing! We understand that there are
six or Gig Il applicants for each ofice-tquly Two Of
whom can be grati6ed, even should the present
able and efficient gentiemeDt be splacrd, which
We DO mot believe will be the case Tor the public
interest," cannot be better subserved than by the
preseni insumbents. They havspotused theifot
fees for party purposes and therefore there can be
no erense for a change
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-11-18
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COUNTY ROADS.

We invite attention to the article III our issue Of
today, copied, By request, from the Spira, on the
subject of our Comfy roads. |, is certainly time
that public opinion should be drawn to heir condi-
ton. We have no doubt the plan suggested Of a
general and regular rotation in once would be pro-
ductive OF good effects. Win not sour County
Court give to this Suggestion an attentive conside-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-11-18

RSLIGiors REvwAL-A Religions Revival has
been going on 10 tie Methodist Episcopal Church
in Charles,own. under the Pastoral charge Of the
Rcv. w g. EscLrsroN and his associate the Rev.
Mr. Barry, for weskor Two past Some Is Or 80
havs Prossssed Religion-and many others are
seekers. Gcd speed the good work
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-11-18
PHILOSOPHY.


Our Wing cctrmporzries t.ke tkeir I.ts Presidential
defeat Ike Philosophers uhi.t they arc smused q see-
ing ihs frtIninlry seranble for he sPoils - the
Balals Adsertiser ren.rks esery Democrat wants
conc nx appoin,aen, d BIZ own hook. and i I'll 3
readily coaceircd DAT ii he general scramble much al
win be aoaf l not Little disappointment VIII he ex-
perica-ed br hose who are compelled 60 uzrewarded
Ii view ohe rapaeity evinced ~ the hungry neoners,
prudent men may well exeIam, Alas, for the Treasa.
~"
The wheeling I,ieaigtner tins god humorsdiy 20
tiers the defeat
eve ere beaten md badly beaten; bat never Find,
Turn about i fair game, you know Our time mex.
We beat you Is $780, yea beat us 1884, we I'm i.
Isss andip 1852. i somehow appears Pat you beat
u.s. Well, we very easily account tr ii. Alter al
The fsef y that Won had votes q - .ve baa -
This settled the question Wait ~. ,ss6 "a ~ II,
m TO change positions In this ef ma have the mos
votes ourselves Which We learn, is very essential
20 Wat, wait III IN 1856 Won VIII see the
mighty relax de ro Jack 10 The treat sea Of princi
Ples-and thea tRerg'arsl we will have our day.
We exPeet y p.e abo.t comfortable As our Demo
craiie friends We did expect office, and therefore
weNre Just ,slefe would Otherwise have bs.en ex-
cePt hat re are rather behind d the race, which s us
tne YES ~of what we desired Disappointment
ue heart man, but the renewal Of hope gives
b1don.D So to be consoled at all events and
We to laugh too, though on the wrong side Be-
Still, we must be merry, and shall ourselves
BY laughing at some Of long faced friends, and being
laugsd at BY sueees (plague the wurd) opponents
One thing consoles greatly, and that Is that if Scott
had been elected, he would have been fcttered by !
Democratic Congress, who would claim the merit Of The
good acts and throw upon him the odium Of the bad
ones, as in the present administration, and could
not get Congress- because Of those votes think
upon the whole that shall say in the true spirit Of oul
text book whatever is, right" and just let Pierce
CO.. have fall swing, and then try them by then
workslas we did Van Buren, in 1870"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-11-18

II The present Legislature will be reqpired,
under the Coasi. uton, provide for the election
by fhe.peopIe, of ihrSe Commissioners toeOpsttuie
Board Of Public Works. Before the ADJOURN
ment, a bill passed one branch Of the General As
sembiy laying of the State isso districts, apd pro-
viding for the election Of three COMMISSIONERS
This bill it may be slightly modifed) will certain
" become law soon after the commencement Of
The ensuing session, and consequently TIE people
of the State will soon be called on 10 select from
their number three persons 10 take charge on The
important and complicated interests connected with
our Stale improyements.--Ale1 Alexandria Gazetfe. 4
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-11-18

~ Gerrit Smith, according to CORES
pendent of the Washington Republic, is not
SO poor as be is supposed to be. His beney-
olenee, so far from having stripped him Of
his possessions, is stated to have only rid
him of his waste lands and it is ayerred
that he owns 2000D00 acres of land. His
real estate in 0swego county, n Y, alone,
is estimated to beWorth $500, 600
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-11-18
4 WIFE MURDERED.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. IA lady named
Treadaway was killed BY her husband, o.
Thursday at HalltnEn, about miles from
Salem, n. J She had sued him for SEP
arate maintenance and obtained verdict Il
her favor He repaired to the house where
she boarded and fired at her through tbe
windew. The ball passed through her had
and she died instantly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-11-18
our OWN.

We love our race; but our first efforts should be
to cherish and protect our brethren and Cur coun-
trymen. Charles Dickens, in late number Of his
Household WordsIN says "Let any great social
or physical CONFUSION visit the United States, and
Ems land would feel the shock from Lands End 10
john OGroat's The lives Of nearly two millions
OF our counirymen are dependeHt uponthe cotton
crops of.America ther destiny may be said, with
out any sort ofhypeFbole 10 hang upon a thread.
Should any dire calamity befal The land Of cotton,
a thousand OF our merchant ships would rot idly
in dock; ten thousand mills must stop their busy
looms; two million mouths would starye for lack
Of food 10 feed them Should not the advantages
of this inanufacture7be reaped BY our own people,
by English people removed to the vicinity of The
cotton aeld ifyou please and adopted as citizens
That would benefit shem and us, too, both in
higher degree than under the present system
Washington Telegraph.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-11-18
DELAWARE ELEUIIONs

WmxlvGTox, Nor f2-The official re-
turns show that The wings will have a ma
jority of four in the Legislature, thus secu.
ring the U. s. Senator The wings also
have majority id the Constitutional Con
yention -
Hon George Il Riddle, dem, is re. elect
Ell to Congress byl62 majority.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-11-18
NEW PREsBYTERIAN CHURCH.

The New Presbyterian Church ia this town is
neaiiy finished, and will probably be in readiness
for worship By the 6rst Of January. But this will
depend upon those who are able TO bring about
such result. More smoney win be required for
It's ccmpesion-and We feel assured, tia, RIGA aAd
liberal community like ours will not suffer It's delar.
for rant Of means. When finished, il will be one
cfthe pretiiess Churches in Tie Valley.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-11-18
RESULT OF THE ELECTION.

WeAhaye now the result Of the Presidential
Election in each State in The Uhion, with the
exception Of California and Texas II we con.
cede these 10 Pierce, the final result Is as follows:
FoR PLEEcg AND KNG.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-11-18
COY. somNsoN,s MA:oRirYI.


Asbhffe is general misunderstanding aHontthe
attual vote GOV. JoHNsoS received we wifi give
the true STATE ofthe case in as precise terms az 49,
BE.
Ia January last Il c$Tmurfttecof thc Leg }la,use
made report, in which JonNsoxs majority was
put down al S iS7.+1This was discovered 10 be-
grossly iheorrec, and tae table was re-con mil,td
Tor another addition The second report was made
in March, addthe esieial Democratic maierity was
DECLARED 10 be 6 l63 sBlithe returns from Charl9s
City, Clarke WARREN, Grayssn, Lancaster Pleas,
ants, and Ras3cll, had net been received were
not thefeiors, iaclulet, BY The statements PUT
1tshed Is lie papers, those counties gave lPlNsRs
2l4S apl JouNsoy lG6a-a imaI9Fiy Of FOR
SuMMEasl This deducted from me oiicia tI}sIaa
cratic majority, len JoassoN an actual msIbEiy u
5,915.-, Hin. Rep.