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THE NATIONAL ERA.
WASHINGTON, SEPTEMBER 10, 1850.
EDITORIAL TRIBULATIONS.

Returning to our post, we find on hand several
communications, animadverting on the article
from the pen Of our pro tenn editor in the Era Of
the goth ult Their authors seem to have for
gotten that we were absent when that article APP
peared; that it was not written by us, and that
the sentiments to which they object had never
received countenance in the editorial columns Of
the Era. They might have known that the edi-
tor would take the earliest opportunity to set him
self right and place the Era in its true position
We do not expect to be trusted implicitly; but
we have written so much, and been so long before
our readers, that, should anything appear edtO-
rally in our paper, in direct contradiction to its
uniform course, little trust and patient waiting
on their part for an explanation, is hardly too
much to ask from them.
A cotomporary comments at great length on
the obnoxious article, as if it were ours, when he
might have read the announcement in the Era,
a week before, Of our absence-snd, besides, he
has known us more than twelve wears. , 81
Others make it the occasion of>ssc.e"s -AH'sFks
~ p -. -. *'s.t -
the editor of the Era being mOurned over as an-
other victim of temptation
One subscriber denounces us as the utterer Of
atrocious sentiments, stops his paper, delicateiy
reminding US, that as his subscription has not YET
quite run out, we shall gain something pecuniar-
lily by the stoppage.
Editors have need of good deal of philosophy
One Of the first letters we opened on our return,
was from an old friend, whom we have numbered
among our patrons the last fifteen years with
many expressions of the most friendly feeling, he
discontinues his paper, and-for what7 Because,
come weeks ago, we published in our miscellany
q statement from the Home Journal, of the results
of an investigation by certain literary gentlemen
in New York, into the Mysterious knockings"
which have lately attracted so much attention.
We gave it as an item of intelligence, expressing
no opinion respecting it but our friend held that
It's tendency was to promote infdelity, and 80
topped the paper. He was almost as reasonable
IS reverend gentleman who once discontinued
he Era because his name was mis-spelt on the
wrapper 49,. ....--...
These are specimens Of the little annoyances
o which editors are liable but we have so many
rood natured large-souled subscribers, our equa-
limity is likely to continue unruhled.
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TELEGRAPnIC REPORTS.

The present system of reporting the debates
and proceedings Of Congress by telegraph some
times works more harm than good II is almost i'm
possible to obtain in this way anything like cor
rect idea of what is said or done Wedo not wonder
at the inadequate or mistaken views Of the doings
of Congress, common in our large cities, or the in
difference with which its acts of greatest import
ance are often regarded by their inhabitants.
Few of them read anything but telegraphic des-
patches, and these announce the course OF bust
ness in Congress and results so obscurely or 80
imperfsctly that their true nature, bearings, and
magnitude, cannot be comprehended While near
Lynn, Massachusetts,, We had an opportunity Of
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HOUSE OF REPR ESENTATIvES.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1850.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER TO- 1850.
Mr.. Otis, from the Select Committee heretofore
appointed, made the following report;
The Select Committee appointed under a reso-
luton of the House Of Representatives to inves-
tigate the charges against the Hon. Joshua r.
Giddings of having improperly distracted papers
from the files Of the Post Office Department.
with power to send for persons and papers. have
attended to the duty assigned them, and ask leave
10 report.
The committee have called before them the
persons in this city who were supposed to be able
10 give information on the subject referred to in
the resolution, and it appeared from their testi.
mony that papers relating 10 the appointment and
removal Of the postmaster at Oberlin had been
improperly distracted from the files Of the Post
Office Department. Authority was sent to Ohio
10 take the dispositions of those who had received
any Of the distracted papers, and of any others
who could give information touching this matter
These dispositions, the minutes Of testimony, and
such of the distracted papers as have been re-
turned, are herewith submitted. Neither from the
examination of witnesses nor from the deposit
tons were they able to ascertain with certainty
by whom The papers were distracted.
The committee are, however, unanimous In the
opinion that there is no proof that MIR. Giddipgs
distracted the papers that they were transmitted
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Will they suffer themselves to be

mocraoy viii they suffer themselves to be
sold
Il is not too late to strike for independence.
Schism is better than apostacy. separate poht-
ical organization would teach political hacks that
honesty is the best policy. Let them havethe in
fanny without the reward Of Treason.
The Convention has adopted the Baltimore
Platform. II is not too late to rally for the Buf
falo Platform Let all who are sincerely oppoSed
to the extension of slavery by the annexation o'
Cuba, and the increase Of slave States, ana IN
favor of the divorce of the Federal Government
from slavery, meet in State Mass Convention,
and nominate clean ticket, or, if this be deemed
unadvisable, bend all their energies in every as
trict of the State to defeat every candidate ior
Congress who will not pledge himself explicitly
upon the issues named.
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For the National Era.
SPRAY FROM THE TEAR-POUNTAIN.

BY MARY IRVING.
What maketh the young child weepl
He hath broken his gttering toy;
And little cloud will burst In rain
On the cheek of frolicksome boy
The shadows are long, under mornings sky,
That shrink to our step when the noon is high.
What maketh the maiden weepi-
The child of few years,
With the sunshine of girhood's merriment
Sparkling upon her tearsl
She hath plucked thorn among Lifes spring flowers
She hath found a care in this world of ours.
What maketh the woman weepi-
The glorious-the proud-the giftedi
'Tis merciful Heaven that pours the rain
Where its lightning bolt hath rifted!
II hath cleft in her heart a sounding cave,
Hollow and deep, for Affections grave
What maketh the mother weep2
Oh. do not ask the mother!
For sweet, low voice is hushed in death
And she heeds not any other
The dew to the broken sod is given,
And the broken heart shall be blessed Of Heaven!
What maketh the strong man weep
Tears not made for him
His lightning glance to dim,
When He saith, " Pass under the rod !"
Leave the heart alone with its God!
What maketh the old man weepi-
To bid the world Good nightf"
Is it, then, bitter and joyless thing
To hail Heavens dawning lightY
All. there are records Of Time gone by,
Those tears would blot from Eternity,
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head Of steam navigation, IL will ere long rival
these newr and populous cities of the W. est
That IL has energetic and enterprising inhAbit-
ants, who know how to combine the useful with
the agreeable, their late pleasure voyage of dis
covery is sufficient evidence jew.
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BY MISS ANNA u. PHILLIPS.

Our Father, all Thy glorious earth
Is eonsecrated ground,
For everywhere, on land and sea-
Thy life and love are found
Yet, by thy special blessing, Lord,
To us may hsllowed be,
This place Of sleep for our beloved,
Whose spirits rest with Thee!
Hallow TO us the sunny light
That smiles upon the sod,
And let il emblem evermore
The presence Of our God;
Unseal the spirits ear, to hear
Thy voice upon the breeze;
And hsllow to the inward sight,
All that the outward sees!
And, Father, guarded by Thy love,
And hallowed, be each grave,
Der which the SHOWS Of winter fall,
Or summers blossoms wave;
And let Thy tenderness enfold
The mourner by the dead
Thou. who dost number all our woes,
And every tear we shed!
On, teach the bowed and stricken heart,
How hesatiful Is death
Teach II the glory OF thstlSis ID
Succeeding mortal breath;
Reveal that many mansionedn home,
Whose gates shut out all pain
Where we, In Thine eternal light,
Shall know our loved again!
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OAK HALL.

The largest and 1t splendid stock Of ready made Clio.
thing to be found In Boston he George W. SIM
Hon's, DAN NAH. The success OF this establishment
has been truly wonderful The propretOrs have adopted
correct system In doing business they have been richly
rewarded by constant increase patronage No person.
Ia visiting Boston should fail witness the rich display Of
goods, and make their purchases.
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MoNnAY. SErrFMnrR lG. 1s5O.

MONDAY, oEfTEMBER lOi looO
The bill to prohibit the importation Of slaves
into the District of Columbia was passed-yeas
49, nays 10
MIR Pratt introduced a bill making provision
for the punishment of persons enticing slaves
from the District
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The trading politicians Of our large cities are
broken reeds
Mr.. Clarke Of New York obtained the moor
and the House adjourned
The mex. day (Friday) was consumed in dis
cus.;ou Of the question Of slavery generally, Mr.
CLARKE Of New York manfuily replying TO his
Colleague, IMr Brooks and Mr.. German Of In
dian, advocating the title of Texas to all the
territory of New Mexico east Of the Rio Grande'
Mr.. German il neck and neck with Mr.. Muller
Of Ohio in his devotion to the Slave Power.
The subject was not resumed again till Monday,
September I'd, when 1t was made the special or
der of the day for Tuesday, and every day sue
ceedins, at ~ o'clock, till finally disposed Of
Tuesday, September 81 the bill again came up
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-08-23

The ERA;-Though the effects Of this disease
mas proven quite fatal in several portions of our county
during the last week. yet there is much less alarm pre
yahng ~ the community generally than at the time Of
our iasl issue ana from favorable change in the
weather, 1t is hoped that the epidemic has TO great
extent spent its furv
AT Harpers Ferry the following are the only deaths
by cholera that have taken place since Tuesday last
VIM. Simpson and daughter, Mr. Thomas Grggs. and
tree colored woman. Since yesterday three weeks.
there have been at Haper Ferry some 60 deaths about
50 OF which have been by cholera.
In this town, there has been but one death colored
woman, the property of Mrs. Willis.
There have been three deaths on the farm of Mr. Jno
j. H. Gunnell, near Charlestown, from cholera one an
aged white lady, and the Others two negroes belonging
At Smthled, in this county, Mr. Isaac Slime died Of
cholera on Thursday last
AT Gerardstown, Berkeley county, Mr. Michael
Growl and wife, from Harpers Ferry, died on Wednes-
gay last and at Martlnsburg, Saturday last, Mr.
Jacob Crowl, also of Harper's Ferry
MI William Langley, the efficient and gentlemanly
Agent ofour Railroad is the only death that has vet
taken place from Cholera. at Winchester
In London county, Mr.. Jonathan Conard, wife and
son, died from Cholera during the last week. Other
cases reported, we learn, are not considered fatal
ne health at Harpers- Ferry where the rayaoes of
Inc disease have been most lamenable is so much
improved during the last few days, as to warrant
The hope that it has entirely abated No new eases
have been reported since Friday and business in the
Public Works and other places, which had been tenn
porarlly suspended, has again been resumed, and the
ezens VINO fled upon its approach, have generally
have no alarm in passing to and fro as there have
been no eases otchoera 10 the part ohe town contig
uous to the railroad for more than week, and no sick
ness Whatever among the boarders and others at the
U. S. Hotel. The only two cases happening there,
were those ofis Proprietor, and Mr. Kettee both Of
whom died some two weeks since-C harlestoun Spirit
Of Jefferson, Aug. 20.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-08-23
A SCIENTIFIC MEDICINE.-.c,re,

A SCIENTIFIC MEDICINE.--Great expert
ence and judgement are required to make valuable and
only by few.
Ihe great majority ofthe remedies advertised of this
class, are manufactured by persons who have no idea
OF the relative or individual powers of the drugs they
use. IS this cause, more than any other which oc-
casons the nerness and often Injurious effects produced
by advertised remedies And hence the general preiu-
DICE which ais against Them Now there is great
dliieenee q this respect, with regard to the Pills made
by Dr. b. Brandreth and consequently their superior
claims upon the public. Each of the articles compo-
sg the Brandreth Pills. prepared in that wav which
VIII secure their beneficial effect 10 the system in the
safest and easiest manner For instance some ingre-
dents have to be prepareRn the vacuo that is the air
rs exhausted in the utensi and remains so until COM
binaton is effected with other Ingredients which after
wards prevents the air from acting njuriousy upon the
medicine Again, the proportion for each ingredient de-
ponds upon its multiplying power upon other Ingredients
For the power different vegetable purgatives upon each
other is governed by similar laws that govern the
power OF figures by multiplication Nine added to
nine, makes eighteen, but nine times nine are eighy-
one so It is with some vegetable purgatiyes =
~ adding nine parts OF one ingredient and nine parts
OF another ingredient together the power is SIN
creased, not to eighteen but to eghtyone Forearm
pie either OF the articles to produce any purgatiye e
iect would have TO be used to the extent Of eigh-
y-one grains; by combining them onty eighteen
gralus have to be used. Again. another inoredi-
ent is found to multiply this power again, which in
proportion oftwo grans would have no effect upon
the animal economy but which added to eighteen Drains
OF compound OF Two parts Of nine grains. each Of
Two ingredients, will again multiply he3 power which
they have gained Of eighty one to ono hundred and
sixty two. So again, the mixture of twenty grains
be again multplied by an addition Of two grains
to the power Of three hundred and twenty-our grains
OF the original power OF the two first Ingredients
Here we have twenty-five grains, which as purgative
contain the power equal 10 three hundred and twenty
Tour grains Of either Of the articles alone nevertheless
also so powerful after being thus combined, are sale
10 any quantity: always having beneficial effect, and
~ no case capable ofdong injury, OF which thousands
bear ample witness.
M. BRANCH, Richmond Va
Only authorised wholesale and retail agent
No. east Main street, corner opposite Old Market
Country Agents and Planters can be supplied at New
DIRK prices. iuh
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FROM chill

Translated Extracts from the Message otthe Pre-
= sideru Of the Republic of Chill to The tho House.
Of Congress al Aeir assembling ON lst June
! 1850
'Ihe renewal Of our Treaty with the United
States of America, which has now expired, is q
subject which will occupy the immediate atten.
ton OF this Government. propose introdu cling
in it notifications demanded in my opinion, BY
the interests of both nations.
"As yetthe discussion, in Washington, of the
most important Of the claims for indemnificaton
made byMev United States against the Republic
OF Chill, has not been terminated doubt not we
VIII soonsobtain the definite answer OF that Gov
eminent, and that it will be such as we have rea-
son to expect from its intelligence and Justice.
Fhe other claims will successfully occupy the at
tentlon of both Governments
! Means have been repeatedly taken for the pro-
lection and succor of Chan citizens in Califor.
ma, and tor the security and regularity of cores
.pondeRce with That country
,.sS Ihe1Bsdence in Santiago, of an astronomical
Y 3eition ffofa She United States, has, through
sa AAf its distinguished chief, given
II to the Government of commencing
III of scientific branch hitherto un:
sgst us, and which, aside from its use.
ion to objects of public utility, will
VII, from her Southern position and the
tsf her sky in a situation to contribute
As &Et to the general advancement of science J
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-08-23

Statement Of the Captain of the Sxsan Loud. in
the Boston Evening Traveller there appears commune
cation OF Simeon Pendeton late master of the brig S
san Loud, ~ which he attempts 10 vndicate himself
against statements in the report the Auditor OF War
and Marine al Havana, connecting him crminay with
the Cuban expedition He admits that his vessel was
charteredto take passengers Chagress with the pr
yege they saw fit, stop any point this side hui he
denies that knew he anything to invade
Cuba until after they were on board. He saws thar al
ter reaching lat &C. long 81 he was ordered Is law Nv
tor the steamer Creole, which came up with i'm On lie
10th OF May His passengers were then transferred 10
the steamer with most Of the provisions =
At this point ne ordered his boat to be hooked On.
and was about to part company with the Creole con-
siderng himself dismissed, when Gen Louez semi an
order desiring him to go on board the to receive GER
tain directions tie went, and was detained aud com
PEELED 70 lake the vessel into the port Cardenas He
contradlcs the auditors report asserting that his papers
were not ~ ordef-that the brig supplied with SUI
perabundance o. men, arms and ammunition, and that
there were papers found in his desk showing that adj
ven uTers We're ready at various points to invade Gu
pa In conclusion he asserts his innocence Of any
the laws OF nations. =
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-08-23

IRE SECRETARY OF THE INTER1oR-The editor OF
Mess Register" when Mr. McKenuan retired from
public life in 1888, paid him the following high compli-
ment in which the public WI find an assurance that
his new duties will be discharged with zeal and fdel-
ity:
Mr.. Thomas M. #. McKennan. of PENNSYLVANIA.
mas We regret to learn declined being candidate for re-
election to Congress. We have watched Mr.. Mex. in
his public duties with care and bear honorable tes-
tlmony to the faithful enlightened and honorable man
ner IN which they have been discharged Most sincere
~ 90 we wish that happiness may attend him in retire
lhen ana that the halls OF Congress may contain more
potclaus OF his old fashioned but honorable character
men who think, and act and regard the interests of
lhe whole country more than their popularity in Bum
cooe lie has at the present session alone rendered
more service than hundred talking Legislators"
In regard to another member or the new Cabinet, the
New Orleans Bee thus speaks Of Mr. Conrad the new
ly appointed Secretary ofWar
Mr. Conrad brings to the discharge of the functions
entrusted TO INN no ordinary amount of talent His
business capacities are large and comprehensive; his
haos are aborious industry and assduity patient at
tehuon and practical sagacty, among his prominent
quaiihcatlons His mind is thoughttu his perceptions
RAPID and clear; ms conclusions deliberately drawn
alter close and accurate survey of the premises We
venture the assertion that he will fulfil the duties as
signed to him with craftsmanship and ability; and that
ms management of the War Department will add
another to the many existing evidences of the eptr
fitness OF civilian for the important and responsible
duties attached TO it,"
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-08-23
NEW BOOKS, &c.

We are indebted to M essrs Morris & Brother fol
Nos ] 2 and 3, of the illustrated DOMESTIC BIBLE by
the Rev. Ingram Goblin, M. A. now in process Of
publication. The work is in quarto form, and is TO be
completed in twenty-five numbers, and will, when fin
lshed, comprise the handsomest and most valuable
edition OF the Holy Bible yet issued from the American
press The illustrations copous chaste and beauti-
futhe paper and typography aultess and the arrange
ment admirable. Those who possess copy oi
Hapers Pictorial Bible, should not fail to examine the
numbers already publ ished--we think many will be
disposed to give the Domestic Bible the preference
Steel PENs--Our thanks are likewise due Messrs
Morris Brother for box Of their superior steel pens
which, upon trial, we can safely recommend.
From Messrs q. M. West & Brother we have a
new novel, the title of which runs thus FIRST AND
True Love. BY Gerorge Sand author of Consuelo'
s'Indiana," &c
Amongst the licentous writers which France has
given birth to, we know few more obnoxious than
Mad. Dudevant George SANDY and whst we ac-
knowledge the courtesy of Messrs West & Brother in
sending us acopy ofthe work above named, we can
not recommend its persal. Novels of this char acter
seldom improve either the heart the understanding of
the reader
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-08-23
(Mr. Gilmcr to Nh. Bouldin.)

(Mr Gilncr to MI. Bouldin)
RICHMOND, August 22d, 1850
WooD BoULDN, ESQ. Dear Sir: Mr. William S
Trpeit mutual friend of ours called on me last night
during the speech of Mr. c. Robinson in relation to the
unpleasant personal controversy between u.s. He as
sured me that he listened attenyey to your remarks.
made, and which provoked the language | used, was
not, had understood it, positive charge of unfair
ness, but one alphabetically made, and referring to my
previous remarks. When | used the language that
such a charge had better be made by you at my office
than at apubhc meeting" certainly understood you as
making directly personal charge OF unfairness and
breach OF good faith against On other conviction
would have made the intmation, and at once informed
Mr. Trpett that being undeceived to the nature of
| your remarks would make the explanation before the
| meeting. But, when Mr.. Macarland had concluded
his speech, the house much vacated, that an ex
PLANTATION at that time would not have answered my
views satisfied my own feelings; for when uninten-
tlonally do any one the least injustice, my own con-
vctions of right and sentiments Of honour impe me to
remove the feelings excited by my act, and in the most
public manner.
therefore, take pleasure 10 addressing you this note
TO be used as you may think proper and in saying
you that had not regarded your charge as directly
personal one and made in an offensive spirit should
not have used the expression did
1t is proper perhaps to state that Mr. TrpIeu called
on me mutual friend, and, as he informed me, not
at your instance with your knowledge. As soon as
was satisfied that was under mistake, promptly
prottered to him this explanation.
Very respectfully, yours &C.,
+ CITMER
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ARRIVALS AT THE HOT SPRINGS

:, AUGUsT I'M. W. Fisher, Northampton: d. I
hf.eemper' Madison; Mrs Thompson and son, Norfolk:
w. L. Sharkey and lady, Miss Jas. w Porter RAD
Mrs T. X Pool, Richmond; Mrs. T. Niche, Stanton:
" H. Payne and lady, Ptsyvania; Jno. Davis and ii
PAWS Davis, Columbia; p. E. Burke Liberty; Thos W
Lowry Ellzabelh City, VIM, R. Cooke and lady, Pow
nnastani Il. j. Meriweher, Albemare; Miss Pritchitt
pltlsylyania VIM. Robertson and T. w. Robertson, Pc
ers,nsurg; Mrs Phebe IL Bailey and Thos G. Coleman
ialliaS; q G. Field, Miss; E. L. Nance, Columbia,
do; s. Townsend, Maryland Miss Bleving do; P. Sra.
cham, Petersburg; w. R, Jones, Bedford; A. b. Alien
Dr. u Urquhart, and 2. H. Pendleton, Sweet SPRINGS
70 August SD. W.Kyle, V. and r. Railroad: Miss
y, Cooke, Fluyanna; Mis-. Barrand and Dr. Barraud
Norfolk; saml Carter, Halifax; Capt. j. w. Massie'