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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-01-01

q" RetrOceSsiOn Of the District of Co.
hnbia. We have the statement by Tele-
graph that the retrocession to Maryland OF
that portion of the Federal District former
" within the bounds of that State is to be
asked by the inhabitants to avert the abo.
lition of Slavery by Congress"
Buffalo Commercial .2drcrtiser.
We are happy to inform our excellent
friends al Buffalo that the Telegraph, in
this case, as we are sorry to say it too
frequently does, verifes the old saving OF
lying like bulletin" The idea of re-
cesSion spoken of, for the reason assigned,
can be compared to nothing THAT we can
think Of but that of mans head to save
his life the city of Washington being in
Guided in the recession which the Tele.
graph reports. The name alone which
the city bears-not to speak Of tie con-
stitutionaI injuncton-ior5ids any thought
CT such a thing. NCsaEc man ever drcamt
such dredm.
There has. indeed, been some converse
ton about design to ask for a recession
to Maryland Of Georgetown and the rural
part of the District of Columbia; but we
doubt whether the idea is seriously or
generally entertained even by the inhabi-
tants of that part Of the District. We
trust and believe that it is not; and that,
if it were, there is enough of national and
patriotic Split in the Safe of Maryland
not to listen to such a proposition, much
less to accept it.-Nat. Htelfgsncer.
The great National monument at Wash
ington has now reached height of fifty
feet, and begins to develop itself TO the
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-01-01

Tie large Sugar Etfnery Of &,ssfs. WOoIscy
& Woolsey in South stree, VIEW IoIk, was de-
.troyed Saturday evening about ) o'clock, by Ere.
The loss Is estimated at over half miIilon Of
dollars, and is only partially coYeFed By i"s''-
rance. By this calamity 400 u,cn are said 10
have been !hr wn ont OF employment.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-01-01

4 coquette may be compared 10 finder
which lays itself out to catch sparks, but
docs not always succeed in lighting match
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-01-01
Steam on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal.

Steam on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal.
We are informed upon the best authori-
ty that an experiment has recently been
made or the chesapeake and Ohio Canal,
near Shephesdstown, which has proven to
the satisfaction Of al the parties concerned
hatcanal boats my be propelled by steam.
The experiment was made upon boat
belonging to Major Thomas G.. Harris,
and bearing his own name, and the name
of the operator is BIasdell. We have it
not in our power to describe the character
of the wheel which has been thus en-
pIoyed, but upon the authority of letter
now before us, we are enabled to publish
the following particulars. The boat was
propelled at The rate Of one mile in seven
teen mintes, or three and half miles per
hour, and in regard TO the action Of the
wheels the inventor has expressed him
self as perfectly satisfied. 1t is said not
to displacc any water, or rather causes
10 swell upon the banks of the canal,
which is undoubtedly the important fea-
ture of the invention. The power Of the
engine is rated at that of six horses, the
boat draws three feet of water, and in
making the distance Of eighteen miles the
quantity Of wood consumed, and that of a
poor quality, was less than half a cord
A gentleman who witnessed the expert
ment alluded to, but was at the time dis
believer, is now so sanguine Of the practi-
cability Of propelliug boats by seam on
the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal that he
would willingly wager upon it his reputa,
ton as a scientific man. 1t is confidently
believed that with an engine of 30 horse
power, five boats, drawing four feet of
water, could be made to travel at the rate
of three and a half miles per hour.
In chronicIing the above experiment it
may not be considered ont of the way to
mention, that, within six miles of the
place where it occurred, James Rumsey,
in the year 1882, made his first expert
ments, whereby he endeayored TO prove to
the world that boats could he propelled by
the power Of steam, and that fragments of
the boat with which he operated are now
preserved as relics in Shephcrdstown.
National HlfeLHgencer.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-01-01

Several instances Gfinsarity, and scmr''m'.
death having been superinGUyct BE- t'e Ne o.
chloroform, the leading members & he iaea"y
cf Lordyn q discontinued IT.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-01-01

The great National monument at Wash
ington has now reached a height of fifty
feet, and begins to develop itself to the
eye in all the beauty Of IFS majestic pro-
portions.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-05-29

had better pursue the same course of Or
ganzaon. This certainly pursuing the wrong course
and will operate preudciay in the selection Of Delegates
We think it also wrong for any man or set ofmen 10 form
ticket in open disrespect to the popular will at the time
when the people are endeavOng regain their rights and
exercise the power which rightly belongs them, it i'll
consulting the people, and without the avowal Of sin
gle principle. besides the Clap trap word Reform" to
attempt dictate to the people who is to represent them
the Convention.
We desire District Convention, as best calculated to
give expression 10 the popular will let all the people be
Delegates to the Convention and hear and chuose for them
selves. Ifhere can be no District Convention we will
support the following ticket:
Augusta-Michie and Shelley; Observation-Disclosures
and S. Med. Moore Highland-John c. W0odson.
SEVERAL VOTERS OF HIGHLAND.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-05-29

TEA CuLTURE.-Dr. JuMus SMITH, of New York,
went to South Carolina last fall for the purpose Of making
experiments in the cultivation of the tea plant On the
first Of May, he wrote, that, Notwithstanding severe win
Ter and spring, heexpements entirely successful land
there was prospect Of obtaining much more delightful
tea than can be brought from China He says:
In many respects possess natural and peculiar advan
tages, which neither China nor Java India do
possess Our market, whether European American, lies
atou door We spared the expensive and injurious pro-
cess of firing roasting the tea leaf to prepare it for for
egn markets We have abundance of fine cheap lands,
with all the diversity of SOIL climate, and aspect that the
plant can require Our transportation, facilitated by rivers,
canals and railroads, short TO shipping pors that the
actual cost will not be quarter much as ii is from the
tea plantations of China to Canton the port of shipment
More than ALL every farmer, certainly in the middle and
Southern States, may grow his tea in his garden
without the slightest interference with his ordinary ag
cultural pursuits With these exclusive privileges in our
hands, if do not cultivate own tea, then think we
ought to be tributary TO those who call babarans.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-05-29

,Nessrs. Edilms:-The subject of the coming Conven-
ton to form Constitution for State very properly
the present uncure, occupies prominent place in the pub
lie mind Nearly all of US admit that there are many de-
feels in the existing Constitution, and most of my County
have with the writer, voted for Convention aler
andamend it, surely then becomes in selecting agents
change the fundamental law of the State TO lay aside
personal preerencesto keep down the whrwind of party
excitement and uncalled for asperities which sometimes
characterize the struggle of asprants to Offices of trust in
eror to hs-and approach the discharge Of this duty with
that GOODNESS aud foelhought emnenty becumng the PEG
pie of the district, particularly Of calm conservative
Augustao about and call into requison the services
of two of patriotic, trustworthy citizens-nen
whose political principles and opinions shaped for
occasion, but the contrary have been long formed and
fixed and "known and read of all men"-principes and
opinions which, the honor of our County men, are beev
ed 10 generally entertained and cherished by themmen
too, who have long exercised saluary influence in form
ing and enghtenng the public mind and building up
fair proportions lis political character. ask my elIowct
liens not Kenun Harper and A. H. H. Stuart such
men? have not these gentlemen been already tried and hon
ored by you and have the honor and the interests of the
County suffered in their hands? Again ask, if you
elect these gentlemen the Convention would they
represent you truly, honoraby and ably?
FARMER
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-05-29

GREAT JUBILEE Brother JoNATHAN.-The monster
pictorial Of Wilson s Co. New York; issued in honor of
the Fourth of July 1850 has been received 1t presents
an abundant variety large and admirably executed Pic
lures historical sarcal, and funny The grand feature
oil The paper is fine large Engraving of Raising the first
Liberty Pole in the State of New York'-a taken
from Hofman's romance of "Greysear" complete copy
OF "Washingtons Farewell Address" given in handsome
printed running hand script, with Wasngton's signature
Altogether this is valuable and entertaining sheet for the
Glorious Fourth 1t may be had in due time at r. Cow
ans Book Store.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-05-29

.Mcsrs Editors II have just this moment laid aside the
Spectator of The 22nd instant in which read long article
from Noahs Weekly Messenger, containing an incident in
the life Of The late lamened COL James Bowie. was for
chilly struck with the article from the near association of nv
with portion of the elements Oft the fame IF that
distinguished personage When was in San Antonio, in
the Spring of 1916, visited the Alamo, Jesuit Mission,
the east bank of the San Antonio river, in poorly i'm
proved part of the CITY, In this building the amened per-
sonage breathed his expiring breath. In battle in the
yrons of the city in 1885, the deceden was wounded
ken to the Alamo and placed i'll at The South corner
Of the West end of the building. The bed in which he
lay set against the partition wall in and fronting the
door Of the room admit to him the tanning Of the
western breezes Here he lay the time of the stormng
of the City, and hurried out of existence by ball
which reached him through the door, entering his body just
below the lowest right rib ranging upward and peraing
his breast The stream ofhe flaming blood of the lament
ed, which coursed after the fatal ball. gushed from his
png bosom and fell in circuIardash upon the wall ofihe
partition against which his bed stood 1t was yet visible
when lwas there and inscribed my in the plaster
ing it. Not only this gallant spirit made from the
Alamo lis eternal fight, but those of the deeply amented
Travis ,Aem, and last, but least the far famed Crock
ct. w
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-05-29

LADIES' FAIR-It has already been announced
that the Ladies of the Presbyterian Congregation in
this place, will hold their annual Fair on Monday
the Sd day OF June next The proceeds of the sales
are TO be applied, as understand to the construc
ton oil handsome cupola in place of the spepper-
box" which now disfgures the Presbyterian Church.
This laudable object will OF itself secure generous
patronage, and renders unnecessary detail of the
many attractions pertaining to the Fair, which have,
on former occasions been fully set forth The Ladies
return their thanks to the public for the liberal sup
port hitherto extended, and respectfully solicit lit
tie "more Of the same sortn
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-05-29

.UNIrED STATES SUPREME CouRr-One experiences
sense Of relief in passing from the dispuatious halls of
Congress 10 the Supreme Court room where justice pre-
sides with serene dignity. Amid all the uproar Of political
conflicts; while caumy and nveclve dog the steps OF The
Executive and the Legislature while fbad press is for
assang public men-neither age, service, repu
ation aordng any immunity from its INSCRIPTIONS abuse
the Judges sit apart like the statues Of the ancient gods
III their temple, imposing from the stiffness OF the scene'
the solemn majesty of their attitude. and The unsuled pu-
ry Of their ermine. This august tribunal is In truth The
best safeguard Of popular rights. 1t brides the Legsla
ure and stands between Executive power and the rghtfu
liberties of the citizens Thus the natural ofmen
justice and their instructive moral promptngs enlist
ed in favor Of the Judiciary and hold up before its officers
shield against violence contempt How important that
they should feel the dignity of their position, and realize in
their conduct this popular conception of it, No min
iser al hoer altar, and profession does the duty of
keeping themselves unspotted from the world" press with
heavier weight Cores. .Ne,cark .4drertiSer
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-05-29

.lIessrs. Editors AS the subject Of selecting Dele
gates the approaching Convention TO amend the Cons
tuition of the State, before the people, will ask
the liberty Of expressing opinions 10 the mode ofse
Letting candidates in this District.
We have seen with regret that The Richmond Enquirer
and Examiner urging upon their friends to make heap
pontment of Delegates TO the Convention strictly party
issue and the Examiner goes far as to say that if the
Wig party dues not desire 10 sink below the the power Of
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-05-29

"a BLIND MANS OFFENNG."-This is the file
OF neat volume presented to us by the author, Mr.
3. B. Bower. Ii is collection of original tales
sketches and essays written in pleasant STYLE and
all very readable. The work possesses much intrn-
sic merit, and the interest Of it is enhanced bv the
fact that the author has been entirely blind from in
fancy. Mr.. B. is now in town, and will furnish the
book 10 our citizens at reasonable price
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-05-29

g. A gentleman of this place has put into our
hands for inspection and remark, pamphlet entitled
1.-The crisis, or few thoughts on the subject of Sla-
very" forwarded to his address through The post
office by an unknown person. 1t is weak and IA
natical production, but not the less dangerous
being taunng and insulting TO the h;al,hough she
author faers himself he is cool, logical and philo-
sophie. He is evidently new convert to the doc
trine Of "higher law" than the Constitution, as
maintained by aboonists in reference to the partic-
uar question upon which The author discusses
We should say he was youth, trying his hand at
an essay, from notes of speech before some young
abolition club. 1t is very good exercise for school
boys, but ought never to travel beyond the eyes and
ears Of the master. lfthis latter worthy was known
TO US, we would respectfully inquire if the Bible was
text book in his school $50 contrary to lis teach
ings, are the illusions of this pupil author!
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-05-29

q Top prevent misrepresentation we state that the
various communications on the subject of Reform
which may appear in this paper, are not 10 be under
stooda' expressing our sentiments all cases. Wish
ing to doJus'ice to all par;es,our columns are open to
all, and even when we do not agree wilha partc-
ulas correspondent may not be convenient for us TO
undertake reply. The different writes are alone
responsible for their respective opinions, and also
Tor the mode Of advocacy which they may choassto
adopt.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-05-29

g. The discussion which was to have taken place
on Monday, was postponed till Saturday next al 10
o'clock A, NJ, when it will certainly come of.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-05-29

Is On Saturday next the freeholders of Rock.
bridge are TO vote on the question authorizing their
County Court 10 subscribe the sum of fifteen thou
sand dollars TO the stock of the North River Nayi-
CATION Company.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-05-29

g The people of Monroe County, by vote Of
81 to 324, have authorized their County Court 10
subscribe the sum of $4,000 to tlauS,ock of the
Virginia CenftalBailroad Company. Nsknbriar has
voted e subscribe the same sum By majority ofs72
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-05-20
THE LYNCHBURG VIRGINIAN.
TOwNLEY. SHIELDS II CO.,
PRoPEIEToBS.
IYNClEBURG. MAY 20. Isl
THE POETS DEATH.

There is peculiarly melancholy feeling, which
crecps over u.s. when VIC are called upon 10 an
nounce the work Of fatality and TO record the
workings of DEATH But we never feel more SOL
emn than when required, by stern reality to
speak of poets fall. The historian gives us
facts, the mathematician operates on the reason
and demonstrates truth the metaphysician leads
thought into the airy regions of speculation, but
the poet speaks 10 the heart and moves the soul.
We know the worth of other men, but the poet 5
genius we feel. The poet strikes his mighty lyre
and the sound goes to the Utmost soul, and there,
meeting with ervent response, flies back upon
the wing Of approving echo We admire the pol
ItcIan, are Dnd OF the historians page and res
pect and venerate the man Of science but the DO
ct we love. Through his works we commune
with him, he encourages us, and bids us ''hopp
hope on Reading the glowing works of his blil.
liant brain, and are lost in the sensations which
seem to have inspired the poet, and leaving "lile
and dull care in the back ground, we revel in
hope and the antlcipaonS of the future The po-
ct entwnes himself around the heart and works his
way into our affections. 1t is Therefore with feelings
iprolound regret and sensations of deep morlifica-
ton, that we announce the death of two charac-
'erS, prominent IN the poetical world The one
was separated from the other by the flowing of
the mighty waters, each was reared in different
cline and there is dssmaritv in their sexes Yet,
alter ALL they were not unlike each other. Both
breathed the spirit of poeSy both dwet in the airy
flights OF fancy, and were bound By the mysterious
ties OF Imagination, and were made familiar by the
ink drops of the pen. Vain is the attempt TO
trammel genius; and although these two, who
have now met in DEATH have never seen the IA
ces OF each other the one knew the thoughts of
the other, and in the stiffness of the Studio they
communed together Butte the announcements.
The celebrated poet Wordsworth is dead. He
died on the Odd Of April, mourned after by that
race, which he had so eminenty served; deplored
by that humanity, to whose growth he had con-
tributed; and amented by that morality, in the
development of which, he had spent his life
He has spent a lifetime in his eilorts to elevate
and purify the human soul; and now his own pu-
nfed, scars to that elevated region where poets
need no fancy orealize bliss. And while Amer
lea mourns with England, the loss of this great
man, death steals into her midst and bears one Of
her gentler spirits away. Mrs. Osgood died, al
her residence, on the 10Th instant. Thus have
the poet Of old England and the poctess of Amer.
lea gone. Waited on seraphs' wings, they will
mount to realize those bliSsful scenes in which
fancy has INDUCED. Their lives exemp flied the
morals they taught; and death but bestows upon
them those rewards, which they have decked in
fancy hues TO lure the vicious from their vices
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-05-20

mnnealng letters fam The British Minister rellflng iv
The duiy on aud he col-ng trade. was taken up.
Mr. Brooks spoke in lavr Il referring the message 10
the Csmni Manufactures IN preference 10 the
Committee Foreign Aiilrs. lie sa d the letters re
lated entirely the internal policy Of The country and
had ~ connection whatever wi h Diplomatic affairs. lie
rnndrmned the present 1ahh. and said he desired fur
thef pa'ec In the commercial aud manufacturing in
ieffsi, e..
MIR Calvin followed, ur,ing similar views; but was 10
favor Of referring the massage select c,mmlttee.
Mr. Biyy agled hat ali matters relative to the Tariff
belonged Of right 10 the Committee Of Ways aud Mans
la1 moved the reference nf the subject that nit
bv way Of amendment t. M Bronks' motion.
Mr. Moore asserted thai the letter "f tie Blush Minis
af dej pfnof ta The stf Of 1916 had been passed
To- The benefit Of Brush manufacturers. The object had
IN by the ffames Of lint Tariff, he thought was 10
break down American manufactures. lie declared him
ell in favor Of referring the subject toa select committee.
Mr. NeCleannd suppred the reference 10 the Com
miitee on Ways andAleans
The discussion off by call for the previau
question Pending The vote the question Of refer
rpnre The / use ali ufned.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-05-20
RESOURCES AND MANUFACTURES OF
I.EHRI.1A

H. augusta (Grerg Al the spirit II Improvement is
eqhn 10 that winch ii ID in the favored p,tiiuus
OF he Innn Recently there have been crested lafge
manufacturing and mech tuical establishments which
would dn credit To enefprlsing aud populau,
cities And as an inland tpwn. distant sIme hundred
miles from the ocean, bn accessible nv yigable rget
which Is built, and from various directions by rai-
rpnds. IA The mtds Of rich aud isre ennnty AMI p1s
ses-ed u one tie in'sl aud most healthy climates M
the world, Size !. oo4y beginning feel The impulse
which utging her Onward Ia Influence and greatness
Grogla Itsrlf. as State, NOW that the original pro
prietos u lie fines aud aircsl portion # her territory
have been removed, scarcely nj her gfea power
and al hntage
We qu's il5n whether there can he found 50 wide and
extended district. with field and forest and waterfalls
aud sanhTns and pleasant lie nperatufe, possessed IT
pefu nf equal advantages IN many respects with what
Is usually called the Cherokee country The entite
tefot If IA Sll.e is dcsttred bcc1me one extended
cultivated field, faher succession aud continuation
oi Ids and farms devoted TO The cu yalion Of COTTON
what, corn, oats, &c. hat will yield fch and ample
remuneration tp Their FACTORIES and workshops
will be erected. aud put every where operation. and
The busy and industrious habits # the papuiiIon VIII
enspte 10 ihem degree Of weah and NIL aene see1nd
no State IN The Union. Already their agrlcnltursls aud
planters are brcamig rich, and their manulac
hennag IN reap the rewards o her enterprise and en-
ergy. They now employ IN mailing cotton fabrics alone
upwards nj Sky Thousand sndles and not less Than
three thou sand operatives They use about thry thou
sand bales vt co.tn four hundred pounds each yearly
Beside, r,to mills they lave ppcr mills successfully
and eansanfly kepl buy. lhrr found is aud maclue
sh ps. Il them and lhse eeperally in the city ii
augusta .w cump1fe fayoaby with thse in other Sates
that have been longer established They find market
Tor very large proportion Il their productions Among
themselves. without ueuung fhe cist of clmm ssiuns
hrlr sac. Nor does there appear obe any obstacle Ia
the way Of &c gia becoming an important maan'ae.u
rng. commercial, and business State ADJ In tins. he
inhabitants generally are # noble and naananin us
gpITi, well hy Surh "A and NfIl UHu a
mang them all the clemens If prosperity and greatness
- FUHltr and .HcrhaIiic