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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1853-01-20
ATTENTION, HOUSEKEEPERS !
Old Furniture Made New.

TIME undersigned having had long experience
u in the Cabnet-making Business in Charles
town, as well as an Apprenticeship 10 Philadel-
phia, respectfully offers his services visit the
Housekeepers Oft the county at their houses, and
Alter, ItePatr, Varais5 and Dress,
in any manner desired. all articles Of
FURNITURE
that may need renovating, No matter what may
be the work required, he will attend to il with
prompiness and fideIiy and his charges will be
most reasonable.
Reference 10 his capacity NAV be made 10
Messrs. Leonard Sadler Humphrey Reyes Robert
ET. Brown, Wells J. Hawks, and others of Charles
Town.
Any one desiring his services will please apply
to him personally in Chaflestown, or through the
Post Office. GEO. r. EVERETT
September 2. 1852 tE
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1853-01-20
Cash for Negroes.

II AN DESTROYS 10 purchase large number OF
u NEGROES for the Southern markets, men.
women, boys, girls and families. for -
which will give the highest cash prices Ok
Persons having slaves to sell will
please inform me personally, or BY letter TX
At Winchester. which ill receive prompt A
attention; or B. NJ. & w. L. Campbell.
No. 2l2, West Pratt street, Baltimore.
ELIJAH MCDOWELL,
Agentfor b. M q. W. Z. CGmpbeH.
Winchester September T. 1851
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1853-01-20
COSTUME HAIL,
corHetef PraH stsetaHd Centre Market SPACE
ia L,fAN d r..
SPRING AND SUMMER CLOTHING.

III u. COLE has removed from Nos, ~ and
IL 3lsA Ballimare street ID OS TUNE
Ia l. Il, where win be found the largest and hest
stock Of Ready Made Clothing ever offered in Bal
Iiinore-D Dress Frock and sack Goats all eul6fs
qualities and sizes, from s. 80 10 SIS so and up
wards, embracing all styles OF fancy, plain aud
plaid Cassimeres. Vests ofeveFy variety al cores
ponding prices, Also large assortment Of Boys
Clohing.
Importing our own Cloths direct from Europe,
and manufacturing on the most extensive scale, en-
aAles US % efef inducements TO purchasers not 10
be surpassed BY any Clothing Establishment in the
United States The proprietors are determined to
make the Whniesale tkuuIlIx hr rs,irt Of great
traction, and have now made up more than so 900
Garments, from the finest quality 10 the lowest in
price.
In the Custom Department will always be found
the choicest seleelionI of Cloths, CassimerFs and
Vestings, which will be made up at the, shortest
notice, and IN the latest style, and fit always
guaranteed
u The one PRICE system always adhered 10.
Remember the name and place, Corner Of Pratt
street and Ceftre Market Space.
Jan. y. 1862. H. II. COLE.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1853-01-20
Virginia, 10 wit:

Nth. Circuit Court Of Jefferson county,
Joseph NE AfavaM, .Jarfpr, and ElieabetA Afe1fur
ran, BY Ne. trustee and nert friend, Jsspt M
Mavaa, NJ, plaintiffs,
The DaHk n he ValteV iH HirgiHia tPilliam Crop.
: Joseph Me.lIarrag, JTiAiapt Aiellfarran, James v
More, Fvaatatne Beektam, late Stey1Fof J.Gtr-
son county, and Conrad r. Siary, hsdSPutg,
IN cHANcERY. +
MI ORE than one month having elapsed since
WI the filing Of the bill and the service Of the
subpHna in this cause upon all Of The defendants,
and each of said defendants except William Grow
falling 10 appear and answer the bill is taken for
confessed TO the said defendants failing TO an
swer and this cause coming on to be heard this
9Th day Of October, 1852, upon the bill 50 takcn
for confessed, and exhibits and answer Of the de-
PENDANT Crow TO which the plaintiffs replied gene
rally and the dispositions and other testimony filed
in the cause, was argued by counsel; upon con-
sideration who reot the court being OF opinion that
IL Is not proper 70 dissolve the injunction a. this
time but that in order 10 determine the question in
issue reference TO a commissioner is necessary,
doth adindge order and decree that this eaAse ke
referred to Master Commissioner u, +. Cock witi5
instructions 10 ascertain isl Th9 value al the con !.
tingent dover interest Of Elizabeth McMarranIn
the tract of land conveyed In The deed &c trust Of
January OH, 1852, in The proceedings mentioned,
and " this end he is directed 10 ascertain and
port toEwhat extent said land was thfn encountered
by prior deeds et trust In which taid Elizabeth Me-
Murran joined. ID. The value, Of the properly
conveyed for the separate use 81 said ElizabHh
McMurran by the deed OF January lih te5E 10
the proceedings mentioned md I'D The cemmis
sioner Is authorized to receive and cons, ierAu ma
king up his report any evidence which mas be o.
fered in behalf Of the plaintiffs as TO aDT further
consideration for the deed OF January a. f52 beyond
what appears in The deed Of January OH, 1853 and
the commissioner is drectedto STATE specially all
such ma tiers as he may deem peftinent, or as he
may be requested by any Of the parties to state,
and make report in order 10 hRal decree. And It
is further ordered that notice ofthetime and place
Of taking said account may belfubIished once week
for four successive weeks iR the Virg Free Press,
P~e,ished in Charlie. townzAsuch publication to be
Fsequiyalent to personal service OF notice on The
parties. A copy--Tesie.
ROBERT T. BROWN, Clerk,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1853-01-20
Carpefs niI Clnths. &c.

no YOU HINT BARGAINS! Then 20 10
Il g. s. GRIFFITH, No. II Baltimore Street,
between Gay ard Tnpoleu's alley. He has juse.
received, BY importation and from the best manu-
tion sales cheap and nrst splendid assortment Of
beautiful Carpets, Oil Clo.hs and Mattings Fur
niiure Covers, Mats, Stair Rods, Linen. SC
Baltimore. Sept. q 1852 -
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1853-01-20
ROBERT T. BROWN, Clerk,
coMMIssIoNra,s orrrcE.

OVNtIHUCT y
The parties to the above suit are hereby Eequir-
Jefferson County, Virginia, on the 2la day of jan
Eary Hert, al 10 o'clock A. NJ, with their evidence
to enable me to execute the above decree.
4 Dec "a IS53 EDWARD COOKE Com
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1853-01-20
WINS. sc.

81 baskets Chompngn (choice brands
% tierees Pure Cider inegar,
With very general satety-snth as Snlnd Oil. Cop.
prtas salcratus Suit pctte, Ftp Salts gro and ratd
gro. Pepper pincnta, Corn Druoms. Painted Pals,
Pipes Maheila Rope for Bed Cords and Leading Lines,
Cloves Mace, Nut Megs, Cassla, Bar Lead ,haeeaohi,
Yeast EnWdef, &c., SC,
All efwfath have been purchased Oh such terms, as
20 enable hemta offer IS great Inducements az eah be,
met with III aBy af the Cities North IN addition 10
their seek Of faeetiesi they are alke ekte2ssey e'
fhiId faaF 6f iheiF Warehouse being appropriated 10
ha branch OF their business, emhtelnga very large
and selected assortment, comprising about 1900 eaAes
for The approaching season, purchased directly Of the
Manufacturers In New England They would further
stale their heavy goods tpEno pellyl were purchased
OF such goods.
MeyElGH, HARPERss CHAMBERLAIN,
Semi 1872 Princa STRAIT Wharf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1853-01-20

A nan can fad norrkrre 50 good Sarines Bank
bg ensptgn ks curse Ais had Knoleiedye ts The
bfsf capital he posses; Il Is Al his command every
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1853-01-20
a Z ARGE AND -SPLENDl D
STOCK OF GOODS,
at Cost. for Cash anIr.


HlEfandsrsigned having sold ais Property. in
Il cludinsghis Store House to the sovernment.
has delermRed 10 close his business ia the Mer
camille iaae. He therefore offers his extensive
STOCK or GOODS,
which has been purchased as low as any Stock in
The valley OF Virginia, and all Fresh Goods. he
fhaying benin business only abopt two years =
Tbs assortment consists in part OF The following
Articles, viz:
Plain, Black Changeable, Plaid. Striped and
Figured Silks;
Silk Tissues OF various patterns;
Illusions, TarltoRs, and Sareeneis;
Barages of every qsalily; Barage De Iains.
Maslins and Lawns; Mourning Lawns;
Swiss, plain, and figured MaSlins:
Cambries and Jaconets do; Poplins;
Super Curtain MusiiRs of various patterns;
Ginghams and Calieoes, all patterns and prices;
Ladies super Lipen Hdk'fs from 10 els up;
Gentlemen LiDen and Silk HdkIs;
Colofed and Black Cravats;
Grape and Cashmer Shawts ofvatious sizes ard
prices;
T6ihes AMI Barage shawis, Of various sizes and
prices;
Figured and plain gabnets; Vi
A large assortment of Dress Trim ua3ngs;
Silk Laces and Fringes;
French worked Collars; /
Ladies Kid, Silk, and Lise Thread Gldves;
Geptiemen's Kid and Silk Gloves
Pa<asols and Umbrellas.
Ladies silk, Cashmere, Lambs. Wool and Cot.
s ton Hose;
Gentlemen's Lambs Wool Hose;
Super Black Cloths and CaSsihheres
Do Fancy CassiReus al very low prices; s,
Silk Velvet, SItn Figured silk and Al apfailes
vestinrs;
Twetds Of all coloIs and priees;-
snpkr White, Red and Yellow Flannels;
Canton Flanncls; pamesiicS 0f every descrlp-
g 3ttlih and colers, silk and Fancy Bonnrlsi
Aiafge assortment u Fancy and Plain Ribbons,
Artificial Flowers, Cape TABS Combs and
Brushes, and almost every article In The fancy
way
cYfNl IND QUEEvSIFARE,
Among which are several handsome Tea Sets -
A good assortment of Hardware GutleFy, caGpen-
teTsi Z Is Xe,i Walters, Looking Glasses and tin
Ware
GROCERIES.t}
have a large stock ct Groceries all III switch
are 0f the best quality.
large lot Of Ladies and Children Shoes; Silk
and Legharn Hats koss'ub aud Wool do Gaps
OF every description; all ofywhch Will positively
be sold at COST f6r1CASd, as ant deteiminedt
/ close up my business.
Those who desire to get good bargains are res
pcc,fully invited 10 call soon and Judge for them
| selves. JOHN G.eWlLS0N.
/ Harpers.Ferry, Aug. 70; 1852.
/ n D. those who know themselves 10 BET IN
debicd 10 me, are respectfully requested 10 call ant
4 settle their acconEts j. e. w.
! Augustine, 1852.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1853-01-20
Falh Paner Hangings

IRON Europe also from the American Factory,
II have just come to hand, and are now open,
ready for wholesale and retail purchasers who
NOS faii 70 be pleased IL they will only CT Il and ex-
anime tlie rich Gilt, Fancy and other PAPERs, fine
and comlaen, 10 be had at
G. s. GRlFFITHiS OLD STAND,
No. ~ Bait. ST., next to the Patriot Office. !
Paper hung 10 or out OF the city, atsthe shortest
possible notice. fSept 2, 1852
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1853-01-20
ConMlssroxras orrrcs. ]

CoAMissroSER 5 OFFrcE, !
December % 1859 (
The parties to the above suit are hereby required
TO appear before me, at my office in Charlestown,
Jefferson coW ~, Virginia On Ae 22d dav Of JanR-
ssyyFext, a 10 oceck, A. NJ with their vouches and
other evidence, 10 enable me TO execute The above
decree. E. E. COOKE
Lee ID. 1904. Comm
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1853-01-20
naIrI,InRE AGENCY.

-. Vs. THOMSON, No. s. Carroll Hall,
asisimore. MARYLAND is an authorized Agent IN
~ civ 81 Baltimore receive SubscriPtiohs Ad-
vertisemenss, &c, for the Free Press, and copy
" IT, paper terms, SC, can be found on le al bis
once
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1853-01-20
HOIIOW.Ware Casfings.

7 ARGE Pots, Kettles Ovens Skilleis. GTiddfes,
IL Spiders, Ezra Oven and Skillet Lids Of ali
sizes. just reeeiEedby SMkU I
Nov. IL. r. RAWIINS & SON.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1853-01-20
Fall Carpets and OH Cloths.

CHEAP, New and Beautiful, can be had on the
~ most accommodating terms, at G. s GRIF-
FTIHS Carpet Warehouse, where he keeps every
article appertaining to this business Don't mis-
take the number, = BALTIMORE STREEr, between
Cav ST and TripoIets alley
Baltimore Sept 3 1852
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1853-01-20
Mcdairy's Pulmonary BaIsam.

A PURELY vegetable compound lone Nef the
~ most successful remedies ever offered TO The
public for the cure IL Coughs, Colds, diseases ef
the Lungs and Throat, Asthma, Whoopirg Cough,
Group &c, &c.
The filowing certificates, among many given to
the proprietor, will BE- erad with interest
B1LftN0Rg, November, iS5i
DeaE.Sir We take pleasure ID acknowledging
tie beneficial etfacls OF, your valuable Pslmonary.
Basam, we have uSedi in our families with great
success, and pronounce il prompt and certain
cure for Coughs Colds, affections q The Lungs, &c.
X McELDOWNEY 60
JOHN McELD0WNEf
BtLrsMoRE, Jan. %, 1852
4 IL. .Aha jE3airy- Dear iSil:; Some weeks ago,
| had very violent attack OF influenza my cough
was very sevete, and ny ihroaLwas very sore /
obtained betlleof your Pulmonary Rasatn, il az
forded me allnast in Mediate reiR ia one single
night my cpBgh was almost entirely removed, and
my throat was we'll. Yours. vesy respectfully,
JOHN MILLER
Minister ~ tie Gospel
Prepared ard sold BY JOHN MEDAIRY, No.
207 Baltimore street. between Light and Charles
streets and for sale 8tihe principal drug stores.
OTIS SPEAR General Agent fur The sale Of
the article NJ III Sopth Charles street Baltimore.
For SALE hy
L. NJ SMITH, C.arye,totrr
DORSEY s. BOWEY, Winchester,
+. p: HAMMOND, HarPcrs- Ftrry
Dee. 2 1852 -3m
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1853-01-20
Cash For Negroee.

THOSE persons having Negroes Tor sale. Il
- getthe highest price 81 calling On the subsc i
ber a. Charlestoun. Application IN p.rxon & ~
lsilsr viii Be promptly aiienled 70.
July q 1881. G, g. BRAGG.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1853-01-20
ACooper Wanfed. 4

THO mahSoi STEADY habits, with small FAM
Il lily wnt furnish a dwelling honse. 10 which
wood and waller is eohyenient. Possession. given
on The first day of November next.
October 81, 1852. GEO. BACKHoUSE.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1853-01-20
FRESH OYSTERS.

FRESH OYSTERS are now being served M
4 daily a The Restaurant ia The basement Of
Carriers Hotel. Families can be accommodated a
all times BY the Can o. Otherwise.
September 80 l652
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1853-01-20

DosToN syrap and n o. Molasses. for sale b
Id Dee. IL. EBY & SON.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1853-01-20

ny-ev. b. PALMERIthe Aner'ssa sswsp'i n
I. ~ onfv anior sed 1gent for tbs paper 10 ING
80. n Bs.,on New York aad Philadeiph,a and y
say empowered ,o.as .%s @ y
:. - - .-..enfs His Offices are--BoSTON scoi5
80. n.;ls;sr: NEW YORK. Tsibane holdings !
4 plxif aDFI.PTIIA, NJ W. corner Third and ehes'na'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1853-01-20
Sno0ms nmd. Fnrka.

Table Spoons and Forks, AIbsia Ia
i bic and Tea spoons Wire strengthened Brit
lania Iron and German Silver spoons, JUST rfcrir.
dby We - 4. RAWLfNS& SON.
Yt'Ssi1ies "A 49, a TAI N8lsi
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nfrg
t)iroinia free Press
rfs D re1asukp wsEkly. At
1 49, YlolI,rq and Pity Cents

~ PIX lA.NNUM4 =,
R.<,- 11fyearlss buI Two Dsts-lss vi, 3 =
~ rs ayrnentln II paid enlsseiy Y .rS ~
ky..,,,s IA ne ven inseresi will be charged.
- Subscriptions for SIX msnths, 81 -, 70 oe
Ia invsYiablY 10 advance.
ADVERTISING
The terms Of advertising are Tor sqnare
=, -, shrre inseftions-iargcr nne~fa the same
ss,,.s,,snr Each continuance - cents per square
- All Advertisements not ordered for spcc 'ae
80 I'll, 81 continued until forbid and eaaged &C.
-, 1inefg.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1853-01-20

NH Circuit Court Of Jefferson county,
Joseph Ais Afarran JaHfDr and ElicabttA As!lfnr
ran, BY Her trustee and Heri Itisad, Jlspt NJ;
MafYas, NJ, Plaintiffs
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1853-01-20

Two Hundred Realms Paper.
OATH Post guilt edge and plain; LeHer, Cap,
ID Post Office Envelope and Wrapping Paper Of
all descriptions; Bonnet Boards &c. inst received
and for sale cheapby G r. CCFFROTH
April - Opposite the Court Hou e.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1853-01-20
GROCERIES. 4.
MeVeigh, Harper & Chamberlain,
Wholesale Grocers 6 Extensive
DEALERS IN A.
Boots, Shoes, Eat~,IGaps, &C.,
III x a NDR IT ,@aH4l


d ESPECTFULLY make known74o tFer Gus
IL toQers and dealers generally, that they are
now tectSginS theirFdll Stock purchased direct IL
the Importers and Manutacu ers Of New York and
Boston consisting, in part, as, follows IL
l2j bids. Orleans. pe&ico and Muscoyado Sugar
70 boxes Double Refined Loaf do;
70 bbls Crushed ard PulyerizGu dos
80 GranulAted do;
25 boxes White Havana do;
200 hhds, Tierces and bhls Porto RICO, New Orleans
Cardenas md Sugar House Molassess;
80 casks Sugar House Syrup;
300 bags Green Rio and Jamaica Coffee; Y
$50 9 Old Java and Argostura dos
no half chests, GupP Imperial and \ l!yson Teas;
SO half chests Ponclong do
ITO boxes Tobacco 5s aud Sssto the ID
: 65 - Cayendish, medium to extra hne quality.
They invite particular attention to then stock Of
Green and Black Teas and Tobaccos-which will be
found Of fine quality. At very reasonable prices and
warranted to gire satisfaction
90 boxes sGaTretts Scotch Snuff in Bottles 81
3 hbls do do do in BladaeISi
50 Jars Rappee do;
IS coo Ptincipe-La Norma ard Bnena Vista Cigars
10000 half Spanish DO:
100 boxes Bosin Soap;
l25 9 Rose Almond variegated, Bar and CASTLE
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1853-01-20

Soap;
200 I" Talow Mould Candles;
- Adamaptine do; N
IS I" Goshen Cheese;
% /" Pine Apple do;
65 Pearl Starch
30 Chocolate and Cocba
$50 reams No ! and , Ruled Cap and Letter Paper
$50 q Cap AMI CroTp Wrapping do;
10 bales Almonds;
100 boxes Bunch Raisius;
200 g Window Glass $40 andlo.l2i
100 kegs Pure White Lead;
500 Blasting Powdef; i
100 q Sporting do; / i
100 bags Shot, assorted Nos.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1853-01-20

The DaHk n he ValteV i# Hirginia, tPilliam Crop
Joseph Me.lIarras, IIiRiapt Nc Harran, James Y
More, Fvaafatne Beektam, late ShellBef .J.Gr
son county, and Cograd n. Star u his dSPutg,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1853-01-20
ANNALS and Gift Books, for Christ
mas and New Tear.

HOMES Or American AHhors;
Il Women of Early Christianity;
The Evening Book, BY Mrs. Kirkland;
llustrious Personages Of the Nineteenth Cen
fury;
The Iris;
The Home Circle BY Mrs KiIkIand
Odd Fellows Offering;
Lily Of the Valley;
Memerto OF Friendship;
Pearl: Messenger Bird;
The Woodtine;
Rose of Sharon
Dew Drop;
Friendships Gifts #
The Hyaeinth X
Besides large assortment Of Children's Books
&C. for sale by l.. NJ. SMITH.
Charlestow6, December %. 1852
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1853-01-20

MeyElGH, HARpERss CHAMBERLAIN,
Sept. 49, 1852, Prince Street Wharf
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-07-24

RrvoLT AT sEA.-Lersrs have been received in mi.
city from Capt Vinal, of ship Rock land, bound from
New York 10 Australia, with some 300 passengers Civ
ing the particulars OF revolt which occurred on board
that ship at and which resulted in putting in irons
six OF the ringeadea, the vesse being obliged in conse
guence to put into Rio Janero the 10th oil June The
disturbance took place the morning OF the 18th Of
May among English and Irish sailors They were
nosy, and when ordered by the captain to desist an
swered him in an insulting manner An alteration en-
sued, ~ the result OF which named Bolt aod an
other whose name 10 not gwen refused do daty and
when the mate went 10 get The irons. the crew ali wen,
forward. The mustered, and aske separate
ly il they would do their duty when portion of them
answered they would no, II Boil, put in irons
The captain then ordered Bolt be put in roma which
the officers OF the chip proceeded do when scule en-
sued. in which passenger named Johnson from Brixh
ton, assisted the ofcsrs The mupnee then sprane 10
the rail- and armed themselves with Delaying pins. but
Coils revolver brought them TO their senses ard sir Of
the ringeaders, all Eaxlsh and Irish, were placed in
irons The passengers came orward the support of
the captain. and took Turns in watching over the mutt
until The weasel arrived at Rio, when they were d.,
vered 10 the American consul, and pa, in prixon Tn.
object oil the mutnees supposed be induce the
captain 10 discharge them ~ Australia
The captain expresses great confidence IN his shin a.d
aiates that tbe passengers are perfectly satisfied The
Rockand would sail IN two or three days
..E.s [Bosfoa JourAl
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-07-24
a ~ From, the Ohio ssatesmsn.
President Pferce and the People.

The tour OF President Pierce from Washington To Nsw
Yosk has gye an opportunity 10 the people for The
Hesitation Of their Judgment upon his Official Conduct
The verdict must be highly nattefing 10 the President
Al every poiai The route he has been hailed By i'm
mense crowds OF people. alive with an enthusiasm
which coul scarcely have been expected so soon after
The exciting and weaying canvass that ended with the
November election These exhibitions OF popular regard
could not have been drawn os merely from desire to
honor the man. nor token OF abstract regard for the
executive dignity
The Official conduct of President Pierce has been thor
oughly watched and considered by tho people, TO de-
gree OF vigilance and sol,ctuJs seldom II ever before
excited at the opening OF administration. /, has
" universally heretofore been The disposition OF the peo-
Pile to wait at least until the first communication OF The
Executive TO Congress, before passing general judg-
upon the present prospective merits OF new
administration But many considerations had inspired in
the popular breast peculiar hopes OF President Pierce,
arising out OF the unsettled condition OF politics, and
from the general expectation that they would receive
some proper and sautay solution the moment public af
fairs came into the hands of the democratic party The
coun,rys confidence the purity and patriotism OF gov.
ernment had for many mos amenlaby just been
deeply impaired II the hope Of the people that the
OF Pierce would revive their sinking trust
fulness in the honesty OF public servants Never had
President before been called TO power surrounded with
more perplexing and diversified moral responsibilities
HOW mas FRANKLIN fiece met he c'tca circumstances VI
his position Weare proudly willing TO accept the triumph.
reception extended him by the millions of intelligent
freemen who have him face TO face throughout his
tour He has elected every where the
ardent that he will be sustained with deg
OF popular indulgence which could moi al this early hou
have been evinced had not the people enough IL
The OF his administration far TO justify their i'm
pcit confidence in his public integrity and personal ability
From this hour let all premature and selfish party clamo
be hushedle the criticism OF opposition be abashec
into silence. franklin Pierce may return 10 Washing
ton firm in the nnmstakabe approval OF the intelligent
masses Those who have been prompted by private dis
appointment to create divisions among The who raj
lied his election may in the enthusiasm with which
The President has been welcomed warning OF tn,
fu.i,y of their spiieul efforts al democratic dsog
ton The people are with the democratic adminslra
tion and their affections could only be aenated by AT
abandonment, OF the policy so far pursued.