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Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-07-26
TelegraDhIc Dispatches.

The papers received by the last mails
contain the following telegraphic despatch
cs:
LoUIsymLE, Ky, July 23.-The Cholera broke
out very suddenly yesterday, in two blocks Of
houses, in the lower part of the city, occupied
10y poor families, and ragged with great violence.
Since last night, there has been s5 cases and %
deaths IN that place. The cause assigned for it
IS a pond adjacent, which has been filled with
filth, emitting an intolerable stencil The other
parts of the city are very healthy.
ST. LOUIS, July 23,-The total number of in
termcn,s for the week ending yesterday, were
435-of which 2l0 were from Cholera
PIrTsBuRGH, July % Solomon Schoyer, a
wealthy citizen OF this city, went TO bed last
night in good health, and this morning he was
corpse. Many cases Of Cholera are reported
daily, but are probably much exaggerated.
WAsHmGroN, July 24-The Governor Of
Ohio has appointed Hon. Thomas Ewing l. S
Senator, to fill the vacancy occasioned by the
resignation of Hon. Thomas Coruin
NoRFoLK, July 24.-The Government Sur
veying Schooner Jefferson arrived here last
evening, and reports seeing large ship off Cape
Hatteras, wrecked. Supposed all on board had
pcrished Several other vessels were also
wrecked by the recent gale, in the same vicinity.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-07-26

GENERAL TAYLoR's PROPERTY AND HIS
FAMLY.-According to the New York
Express, Gen. Taylor left no will dispos-
ing of his property. His former planta-
ton on the Mississippi was sold to pur-
chase sugar plantation below, on which
some seventy or eighty thousand dollars
are said to be due. Another plantation
which he purchased has proven to be un-
profitable, because frequently flooded
The writer who communicates these facts
says probably some of the Presidential
salary was relied upon TO meet the further
payment upon the sugar plantation, but
that salary rs gone. Gen. Taylor, there
fore, died in very unfortunate time for
the interest of his family. This is the
reason, it is said, that the family does not
return to Louisiana. Gen. Taylor, pre-
rlously however 10 Col. Bliss marriage
with his daughter, settled upon her a con-
siderable sum of money.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-07-26
From the Boston Alias Of Saturday.
Er, Webster's fate decided,

The Committee on Pardons, composed Of
Lieutenant Governor John Reed, Chairman, of
Yarmouth DR.. Luther V Bell Hon. Samuel
Wood, of Grafton; Hon. John Tenney, of Me-
thuen, and Hon. Charles NJ. Owen, Of Stock
bridge, submitted their final report in the case
Of John w. Webster, to the Governor and Coun-
Gil, yesterday morning. The Council met in
their chamber, and held the session with closed
doors After assembling, and being called to
order, the following Report was presented By
Lieutenant Governor REEu, Chairman of the
Committee on Pardons
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-07-26
n. -. EAWRESCF.

Lewistown, July 2G, l85O.3t '>'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-09-11
THE COUNTRY sAFEi

Hinder this attractive caption the National Inlell
vs,esr of Saturday, announces the passage Of the
TEXAS Boundary Bill, and the Bill establishing ter
inc been consolidated BY the House. We cheerfully
throw aside an article prepared in view Of the re-
heated rejection of the Boundary Bill, to record the
fact Of its passage, along with its colleague
result that will be hailed with appreciation and de-
ligh, by the sober-minded, reasonable men of the
whole country. The crisis at which we had arriv-
i'd and especially in regard to the claims of Texas,
was solemn aud fearful. We had begun to feel the
suction of cataract drawing us 10 ruin. In the
midst of these perils the Senate having discharged
its duty, all eyes have been anxiously and implor-
ingly turned to the House Of Representatives. For
some weeks passed this body have been engaged in
ceassless wrange and debate, seemingly resolved ra
ther 10 hasten the destruction of beloved coun
try than to save it from impending ruin. We have
not been able to look with complacency upon their
proceedings but have turned away with DISCUS! from
a scence where the spirit of discord seemed so sig
nally to have triumphed over right reason and the
spirit of peace.
In view then of the peculiar dangers avoided, the
DELAYS encountered and the little we had to expect
ne record with feelings ofprofound gratitude the pas
sage of these bills. After this vote, we may
bly, look for the passage of the Fugitive Slave Bill
and the remainder of bills passed by the Senate, and
as consequence, the speedy restoration OF harmony
and quiet
We notice that Messrs MEADE, Seldom Powell,
AvERErT and HOLIDAY, of Virginia, were arrayed
against these bills. Public sentiment should be
brought to bear upon men who thus grossly misrep-
resen, the known wishes of the people, They should
oe taught that moderation is the highest merit, and
their minds relieved from the absurd inGatuation that
urasm on sectional questions is the highway to pre-
fermsn! and popular favor.
But while we would thus censure those who have
uncompromisingly rejected every paci6catory meas
ure, cannot too strongly express our gratitude 10
those who have so manlully sustained the Union in
the day of Its sore trial. Every friend Of the Union
will unite in the sentiment of the following para
graph which winds up the ntellisencer's announce
ment Of this glorious result:
"When DECATUR was bearing down on the Mace
donian aud ready to open his batteries on her, an
officer came up and said, "Sr, the men wish to
sheern "Let them take the ship, and then cheer"
said he. Now, then, friends all THREE TIMES
THREE CHEERS FOR THE UNION OF THE STATES,
ard those rhO hare, in the Councils Of the Nation
gaflaatly stood By II 20
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-09-11

a. The Bill adjusting the Boundary of Texas hay
ng been passed now remains to be seen whether she
will accept the terms. As her Legislature is now in
session. called together in reference to this very sub
isc il will hardly be long before they come to some
conclusion. We trust that it may be in accordance
with the wishes Of an immense majority OF The peo-
ple of the United States. For Wills! we do not be-
lieye any considerable number disposed to insist
upon the Wmol Ptoviso it is sufficiently manifest
,ha. vast majority, including large portion of the
Southern people, are in favor of leaving the question
of slavery in New Mexico 10 be settled by its inhab-
isnis, whenever they snail be properly prepared Tor
admission into the Union. 1t will be both patriotic
aud wise in Texas to allow the matter to take this
turn, because it at once satisfies her own honor, and
reseues the country from military commotion. Were
the territory in question unnhabed we might view
the subject in another light but something seems due
rnder our republican Institutions, TO the feelings ana
and even the prejudices Of the people mhaoltlng
conquered country. The passage OF tins Bill, ac-
eepted by Texas, will we presume satisfy them and
the moderate and patriotic of all parties in The States
Il has the merit of leaving the question Of Slavery
untouched by legislation, and thus throws New Mex
40 out of the arena Of controversy on that subject
The South cannot consider herself uggrieved by such
disposal Of it, having nothing at stake in The matter,
because in the nature of things Slavery can never
20 there. Nor are her principles violated by any
construction at war with them since nothing prohib-
tory Of slavery enters into the bill, or seems con-
tsmplated by its authors.
We earnestly hope therefore, that the fanatics OF
the North will be left to weep alone on account of
this peace giving measure.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-09-11

FeoM CALnoRNIA.-The Steamer Empire City arrlv-
ed at New York, from Chagres on the 9th inst. we e1-
tract the following items of intelligence brought by her,
from the Baltimore American
The Empire City brings 1876 passengers She has on
hoard one million hundred and fifty SIX thousand dolas
+; od S756 900 of which are freight, and S4OOO0O IN
The hand of passengers The steamer Georgia en- route,
brings one million and half
There is every prospect Of large and thorough business
q, San Francisco this fall Norkmen are busiy engaged
grading and pankng the streets in anticipation OF the rainy
Aresian wells and reservoirs have been made,
and fire companies organized TO guard against hres
The advices from the Gold Regions are very encourag
ING both as regards health and business On Bear rver
the gold dgges average So per day, Inc average al me
Rough and Ready digging is yet down at 10 per cay Al
Grass Valley, they are realizing $50 per day Nevada
city is doing we'll The Srates very rieh' yleolng lfom
fifty to two hundred dollars per pan iuft.
John F. Morse who has travelled over all me osginss;
in letter published in the Alta Californian, OF me ISL oil
August om which paper we extract our information says
amonu as MANY as five thousand miners, who come With
IN INV observation scarcely heard OF sickness heard OF
u six cases of sickness during my whole tour and asked
~ rv Mace There is an air of cheerfunesS and buoyan
~ which is peculiarly inspiring. know people al home
n moan IN the other side of the Alleghanies) must be
Aegbted TO hear what in many cases affects most init
m,ev those whom they love and hold in constant emem
brance." ,u c,.
The Alta Californian says We are in state OF trans
,on from had to worse The miners up IN arms r-
taed beyond endurance and there exists uhVesai sen
ment of hatred against foreigners AT the Mormon Ouep
resolutions have been passed drive all eXcans from the
mines Thea haze received notice to quit tnyteen days
or thsu ,cil be expelled by force.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-09-11

INTERIOR DEPARTMENT.-The vacancy occa-
stoned in the Cabinet by the resignation of Mr. Nc
KEENAN, has not yet been filled. The Washington
correspondents Of number of papers, state that the
post will be offered either to Mr. STUART of this place
or Mr.. SUMMERS of Kanawha The Farmville Re-
publican says;
sIrihe appointment is to be made from Virginia
at all, and it will not be considered presumption IN
us to suggest the name of an individual for This high
honor. we can point to a gentleman whose sound
conservative principles, lofty intellectual endowments
sne business habits and high moral worth, pre-emi-
pep,ly qualify him for The responsible duties OF the
office, and we believe his appointment would giAe
general satisfaction to the country we '''ef 10 a
n. H. STUART, Esq. Of Augusta"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-09-11

BURIAL OF JOHN WHITE WEBsTER-From the best
information that can be obtained under existing crcumsan
ces we learn that the funeral services were performed
Friday evening by Rev. DR.. Walker, at the residence of
Mrs. Webster in Cambridge, and Immediately AFTER with
out being accompanied by funeral train, the remains Of
Professor Webster were conveyed by Mr. John Peake
dertaker to MI, Auburn and deposited in the family tomb.
-Bo,ton Journal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-09-11

ASSASSINATION IN SpAIN-One day in my rambles fell
in with faded clerical looking person, who found had
been rar, aud was still mendcant. went with him
accordingly across the Court of Orange TO little chapel,
adjacent the cathedral expected TO see picture or
statue but there TO my horror, was corpse with The face
uncovered and smeared with cotted blood II was wrapped
in white and ,apers burning at the head and
feet Ii was who had Been killed in the Almeda the
preceding evening" whether by accident design did not
learn. Apopos this my conductor proceeded to give
sOmeaPpaIings OF assassination How ne had means
of Knowing and how much ced his assertions entitled
to, cannot say He informed me that in the past month
there had been nineteen murders and attempts to murder IN
Seville alone. and that during the May of ls4o there were
accounted for not paiaed by the habit of carrying long
knife persisted in, in defiance of prohibition Yet this same
Seville who took notice Of the murders at their own doors
read and canvasssed with interest the details OF mu
ders in London which then constituted the Engsh news
of the Spanish papers Clark. Gaapaeho.
o. English sportsmen are coming to this country tohun
-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-09-11
able attention

90 There arrived at the port of New York on Monday
3D. SO sails of square rugged vessels from foreign Pots'
West Point and New York from Liverpool; Yorktown from
London and Helena from Canton, among The arrivals.
There were also four vessels from Rio Janelro, including
the IT, S. storeshp Southampton. all of which were deia-
ed al the quarantine grounds. The winds during the day
was fresh from the S. East and thick. AT sunset there
were several large ships the bar who hauled Oh shore
on account of the appearance Of the weahe and having ne
pilos on board.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-09-11

G. We notice that our old friend Capt. JOHN ~
STEVENSON, formerly of this place has been elected
to the Missouri Legislature from Union Coz by lar
ger vote than was before cast for any Represe
ts,ive from that County Capt. S. has been steadily
advancing in public estimation since his removal 10
the West and bids fair to take prominent stand a.
mong the pubIic men of his adopted state.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-09-11

BEDFORD sENTINEL.-We have received two num-
h.,. Of this new Wing paper just started at Liberty
BEDFORD County edited by H. M. GARLAND, Jr' From
=, nscimen we have seen we have no doubt the
paper will prove a valuable auxiliary to the WIN" y,
s.a., in that section of the Stale, and interesting 10
readers generally.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-09-11

Jrxxv J,yn,s anoruER.-'Fhe Bridgewater (England)
Times saws 1t will be interesting 10 many Of our readers to
hear that last week John Lind mariner, of Stockholm son
If Hans Lind. Schoomaser and brother Of Jenny Lind,
the Swedsh nightingale" was married in the Register Of
fee in this town. TO Miss Mary Gee, Of PillgwenlIy John
had not bis sister for many years. until he Academia
" met her the other day Liverpool on her professional
visit 10 that place. Jenny presented him with handful
pocket money bn John. like his other two brothers, is
be and willing work for his bread, and if his sister was
to offer him annuity TO exempt him from labor he would
not accept it, He spoke in the most afectiona,e terms oil
his sister stair that she had supported her father and moth
OF since she was sixteen years Of age.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-09-11
GLORIOUS NEWS

Jus. as we are closing our columns the Northern
mail brings the joyful intelligence that the 0iIls ad-
ming California, as State, and providing ierrl-
sorial Government for Utah, have been passed oy
the House OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-09-11

x,,1rp.--ws learn that two Irishmen we're Killed
:. - Tunnel, on Wednesday last. While engaged
!. Excavation, the earth from above gave way 'H0
..ssa hem beneath it's weight
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-09-11

81 Capt. E. c. DARLINGTON has retired from the
Editorial chair of the Valley Wing. The paper
will be hereafter conducted by Messrs. LAFNE
JAMES, the latter having resumed his connection with
the paper,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-09-11

An INTELLIGENT BEeGAR.-We were greatly surprls-
ed on being accosred by pabe looking beggar' lew
,bs he had in all probability seen far better times He
vas from Seoand and seemed thoroughly versed in The
classics. Virgil he quoted with facility With the li'ea-
mrs and The leeratenrso his country he perfectly
versant. He spoke of Wordsworth and Jeffleys We told
him they were lately deceased he had not heard of it be-
Eve sAb said he ''what will do when the last link
hat with these Iustrious names is broken 2" ne
alluded 10 Thomas Moore, who is the last INK
OF golden chain. IT,,
And vet this man, with commanding and Heaven en-
dowed Intellect of the Uathsome ohec's we
have ever ntemperance had done lis worst upo"
E d oil conciousness r. moral reetltude seemed TO be
deaJ He has been for some lime of the Aim house
of this county.-Vin Rep.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-09-11

a. We learn from correspondent that the pop
ulation of Highland County is 42l9, of which mum
Der 1862 are white and 557 colored
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-09-11

.Nessrs Edtms-In the Spectator of Sept 4th my name
is amended with others a card from MI So0n That
card never saw and could have consented That my
name should 90 forth the world in connexlon with IT,
did consent that my might be used to say that saw
rothng improper and that was all Please insert mus and
ohIige, ADAM ohEDAo"ll'
Sept Hin 1850
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-09-11

~ We are indebted to the Hon. F, P. STANTON,
of Tennessee, for copy Of the "report of the Naval
Committee on establishing line Of mail steamships
TO the Western Coast Of Africa, and thence via the
Mediterranean to London, with an appendix added
by the American Colonization Society"
Hon. JAS. McDowELL will accept our thanks for
a bound volume of valuable Information
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-09-11

Uessrs Editors IL desire 10 call the attention or the
public and especially of the County Court 10 the st and I'd
sections of Chapter l07 of the "Code Of Va, relating to
Free Negroes We feel their presence be great evil.
Under these sections 1t is made obligatory upon TO get
clear of many Of them Please publish these sections as
copied While on this subject, will ask question of our
County Court-why at its last it did not take some
step to have published in more newspapers OF the
County the list Of Land denqueus for taxes for the period
between 1916 and 1850? Their attention acas called TO It,
is veru desirable matter that II should be attended TO-
"Sec No negro emancpaied since the lst day OF May
1906 or hereafter or claiming his right 10 eedom undera
negro so emancpaed shall after being q years age remain
in this stale more than year with lawful permission
Sec g. Any such negro may be permitted by the Court OF
any County or Corporation remain in this state and reside
in such county or corporation y-but the order granting
the permission shall be void unless it shows that all the
acting nsces were summoned and majority OF them pre-
sent and voting on the question Of permitting said negro to
remain in the State that notice of the application for such
permission was posted the Court House door for at least
Two months Immediately preceding that the Attorney tor
the Commonwealth in his absence some other Attorney
appointed by the Court for the purpose represented the State
Counsel in the Case-and that the applicant produce sat
sacory proof his being og0d character suber peareabe
orderly. and industrious Such permission shall not be
granted to any person who having removed from this Stale
Shall have returned TO it, Nor shall any such permission
granted TO female be deemed permission to The
issue o such female ,cheter born before or after At tras
granted" NJ
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-09-11
MMUN ICATIONs.

Messieurs Editors IL am in yourfa famed Valley.
At an early age mbbed the impression Mat the hills
and sayannas of the valley. together with the nkng
rs gentle branches flowing creeks and rushing rivers r
rioatinp them. possessed wealth ir resource and adyan
iage rarely eouaed was led by this impression into the
Valley SO soon as accumulated means enough deray the
expense of The visit On ascending the Blue Ridge to its
summit at Rockfish Gap filled WIN admiration in
looking the expanse that lay out to my view in the
West. As descended the Ridge into The valley below
The view gradually faded from my sight and for time
admiration suspended but reaching the flats OF South
River my admiration became again excited, and tell mat
was in the midst Of a comparative Adorable 1he Gay
bamy the Majesty of day showed himself win
more beauty not cloud TO be floating in 1.-THE
upper deep" surrounding nature smiled sereney. Since
that time the face and condition of the country have greatly
changed The forests have been reduced and the grounds
now smiling through tho veil of vegetation The novels
then here and there studdng the country have been thrown
down. and costly mansions erected in their stead. The
bedded resources such limestone marble and minerals
have been more extensively deyeoped and the surface
sources such as timber and falls have been more
ensyey turned 10 profitable There now To be heard
mnglng with the lowe Of the OK neigh of the horse bray
Of ass and bae Of The Sheep the cultural sound OF man
ulacores There has been erected you are aware, on
the south bank Of the little flowing through your
beautiful town. known Lewis creek, extensive machn-
CIV for the manufacture of domescs of almost every de-
scpion at it few days ago, and saw seven looms,
together with all The picking, cardlng spinning, winding,
and fuing apparatus in operation. In OF The looms
were being woven blankets of the largest size and OF supe
rior quality Here is at once market for The immense
quantity Of wool grown the mountains rearing their blue
outlines in the distance West of The eneprslng gen
tempn who have erected this machinery deserve well Of
Western Virginia, ard no doubt will in due time receive
their reward" AN OBSERVER
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-09-11

s- English sportsmen coming to this country tohun
buffalo and other prairie animals.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-07-08

into it, and kept running through it all Friday
night; the thorax was put into smaller well, IN
the lower laboratory, which filled with water,
and threw in quantity of potash, which found
there. This disposition of the remains was not
changed till after the visit of the officers on
Monday. When the body had been thus all
disposed Of Il cleared away all traces OF what
had been done. think the stick with which
the fatal blow had been struck proved piece oil
the stump of a large grape vine--say two inches
in diameter. and two feet long. 1t was one OF
several pieces which had carried in from Cam
bridge long before for the purpose of showing
the effect Of certain chemical fluids in colollng
wood, by being absorbed into the process
ITO be Continued.l
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-07-08

DIED, in this place, of bilious cholic, on the
27th ult, Mr.. Francis BowLEs, aged 81 years.
The subject Of this humble tribute OF respect,
was most worthy and exemplary citizen, and
enioyed the confidence of all who knew him.
Cnt down, suddenly, in the prime of life-the
prop and stay Of a widowed and sick mother,
and whose grief will not be assuaeed, renders
his death a heavy loss to the afflicted family,
and peculiarly affecting We will not open up
the sources Of gref-rather would we point the
surviving friends to the fair character the son
and brother had secured TO himself by fidelity to
all his engagements, and to the consultations OF
our holy Religion, of which lie was consistent
professor. Let them not mourn as "without
hope" he performed his duty on earth, and is
NOW at rest d.