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The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-12-14

Mr.. Scott explained and advocated the report.
Messrs. VIM. Wallace, q. r. Peake and Ma
thaniel F. Brown, also advocated theadoption OF
the report, which was excepted TO by Mr. ssB. B.
Minor in few remarks.
Mr.. T. j. Evans moved TO amend the report,
so as to put Old England in the class ofaggres-
sing States, with which we should hold no inter
course This motion was seconded byDr. Z. q.
Clay, and was rejected -,
The report was then adopted with but few dis
senting voices. ...
On motion:of Mr. Scott, the Chair was author
lied to appoint committee of seven, to prepare
a memorial to the legislature, appealing TO them TO
carry out by law the provisions set forth IN the
resolutions adopted-also, committee OF seven,
to prepare an address TO the people OF Virginia,
invoking them TO unite with us in this movement
also, a COMMITTEES of five, in each ward in this
city, to obtain signatures to the constitution, TO be
reported to meeting tomorrow Saturday night
when the association will be organized by the
election of its officers.
IThe two committees of seven will be announ-
ced hereafter. The committees Of five are as fol-
lows: % ta e...a lHE W -.....,,. - b.
Committee for Monroe Ward--Messrs. N. F,
Bowe. George M. Harding, Vincent Bargamin,
s. G. Davis, Joseph Mayo. - l- 49,. ~.
Committee for Madison Wrd.--Messrs. VIM.
H. Martin, James Bosher, Daniel s. Delepane,
BENZ. nj. Morris, r. Duval. -....... ~
Committee for Jefferson Ward-Messrs. Ro. B.
Shelton, Hugh Rileigh, Micaiah Mangum, A.
Bodeker, /. III. Walke.l ..,4,e :. Il ,...
The constitution then received many signatures.
On motion of MIR. Peake, Mr.. II. A. Mayo was
appointed treasurer pro tenn. ....... ...... .
The meeting then adjourned until Saturday
night, December IA. .-----L -. -.
WIN. F. RICHIE, Secretary. ..
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-12-14
From the BALTIMORE Elinner

MARYLAND AND THE COMPROMISE. follow
ing are the preamble and resolutions adopted by
the Maryland Reform Convention, to which we
referred yesterday:
Whereas, the Constitution of the United States
was designed more efTectually to secure the civil
and political rights of the citizens of every part of
the Union, and, especially to protect their per-
sons and property, as well in the other State, as
in the State in which they might reside and
whereas, amongst the rights of property there
was none more generally known, or more dis
tinctly recognized, than that of holding slaves
and whereas. peculiar risk Of loss to which this
species of property was exposed, was so obvious,
and the absolute necessity Of suitable provision
to guard against it so universally felt, that one
hestated to acknowledge that without such pro-
vision the Union could not have been formed and
whereas, certain persons in various portions Of
the Union, instigated by spirit Of fanaticism,
have combined for the purpose of openly resist
ing and defying the guarantees Of the Consttu-
ton and laws by which alone the slaveholding
States can be assured Of the rghtful possession,
and Just protection Of their property we tho men,
bers of the Convention OF Maryland, lately elected
from the body of the people, and intimately ac-
auainted with their feelings and opinions, deem it
proper to declare, in calm and deliberate terms,
what we believe to be their views in relation to
the exciting subjects to which we have referred,
and do '.
LIST. Therefore, Resolve, Thatthe Constitution
OI tue OHiteu Stdtcs accomplished all the o.
jects--civi and political-which its most san
guine trainers and friends Anticipated and that the
affections of the people Of Maryland are justly riv-
eted to its principles by the memory Of the wise
apd good men who formed it, well as by the
blessings it has so literally dispensed to our
country.
Cd. That proper appreciation Of these bless
ings should lead every State in the Union to adopt
oil such measures as from time to time may be
necessary TO give complete and full effect to any
provision Of the Constitution or Of the laws pur-
suant thereto, intended for the protection Of any
portion OF this great family Of States.
Sd. That while we do not conceal that the seve-
raj acts of Congress passed at their last session,
relating to the admission Of California, to the ter
rtorial governments of Utah and New Mexico, to
the adjustment Of the boundary Of Texas, to the
prohibition Of the slave trade In the District Of
Columbia, and to the reclamation offugitives from
labor, do not, to the extent we desired, meet the
just demands Of the South nevertheless, viewing
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-12-14

4 SELECT variety of Fine Gold Jewelry.
~ Guard and Vest Chains, and the best quality
Of London, Liverpool, and Swiss Watches, for
sale at low prices for cash. Every article war
raned to prove what it is represented to be at the
time of sale; also, Watch Repairing in all its
branches, by CHAUNCEY WARRINER,
dec 10 No. 9, Todds building, Pa. avenue,
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-12-14

From FLoRDA-More Indian HostiRiies. The
Savannah Georgian learns from passenger on
the st. Mathews, from Florida, that the Indians
had attempted further hostities. On Thursday,
the pSth ult., the U. s. steamer, Sarah Spalding,
arrived at jacksonville, having on board Captain
d. Clark, of Mariette, who reported that while
crossing the Haulover, in company with the In
dian river mail rider, they were attacked by three
Indians, who fired upon them with their rides,
but without effect, the party having taken to their
boats and out Of reach Of their balls. The Hau-
!over is about 100 miles from Smyrna, and 100
from st. Augustine, Measures are being adopted
by the legislature Of Florida to expe the Indians
at the expense of the State. II that should be e..
tempted, there will be little doubt Of ;hsir speedy
removal, and not until ttscT.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-12-14

COTS large Distilery, together with 10000
bushels Of corn, was burnt last night at Aurora.
One man was killed and another badly wounded.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-12-14
From the Ns,o Orleans Picayune.

New ORLEANS MMT.-We have been politely
furnished with the following tables by ]. NJ. Ken
nedy, ESQ.,, the superintendent Of the United
States branch mint Of this city, showing the
amount of California gold received and coined
from the LIST of October to the 25th ult., inclu-
sive. 1t will be that by the last arrival from
California the passengers brought more gold for
coinage than has ever been brought here before at
any one time. One million of dollars in gold coin
mas been received from New York to meet drafts
of the Treasury of the United States on the Assis-
tant Treasurer at New Orleans This will have
tendency greatly to facilitate exchanges.
Amount of California gold, received for coinage at
the branch mint, New Orleans, during the
month OF October, 1850 $445, 060 %
Amount of the same received from
the lst to the 22dNovember, 1850, 1864 sc
And from the 22d to the 25th Nov.
1850, the amount deposited for
coinage, and not yet assayed, is
about $4,000 90
Sl,33s,62 90
The amount ofCalifornia gold COIN
ed during the month Of October,
1850, was $4,000 90
And from the LIST to the 25th No
vember 100000 90
d, o,o ono m
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-12-14

The Bounty LAND Built is stated that two.
thirds Of the members of Congress seem to have
determined upon amending the Bounty Land Law
Of last session, to allow the transfer of warrants
before location. There is no reason why the
warrants should not be transferable before loca.
ton. Few of the persons who obtain the grants
widows and orphan children--wil ever settle up
on the lands, and the only benefit the warrant can
bsyis to sell it at the best advantage. They can
dr. this, in nine cases out often, better when il
has not been located, persons wishing to buy,
desire, generally, more than one warrant, which
they can locate themselves, and contiguous to
each other, instead of buying dozen or so in DIFF
ferent places in the same State, as thew necessari
ly must do when they buy single grants already
located. AS the object Of the grant Of bounty
land was to benefit the soldier or his heirs, and
compensate for his services in the war, all restrc-
tons which diminish the value of the gift should
be at once removed.-[ Philadelphia Ledger.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-12-14

An alarming conspiracy of the old retrograde
party in Constantinople has given rise to a rumor
that the Sultan had been assassinated Happily
the report proved to be without foundation.
kossuth is still held in durance, and is reported
to be suffering with typhoid fever.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-09-23
VIRGINIA CENTRAL RAIL ROAD.

A called meeting of the Stockholders of this
Company is to be held at Louisa C.. H., on :he
18th of October next, to consider questions with
regard to the extension of the Road westward,
and the best means of expediting the completion
of the Tunnel The counties of Greenbrier and
Monroe having subscribed 100000, which Sc
cures the States subscription, this meeting Of
the Company has been called at the request Of
the agents of those counties, and the suggestion
is made, that all the counties OH the line inter-
ested in the work, and its extension 10 the Ohio
River send delegates to the meeting. We are
glad to see the spirit that is exhibited on the
part of the Western counties 1t argues well for
the ultimate success. of this great work Augusta,
we are sure, will interpose no obstacle to the
rapid extension Of the road, and it is hoped that
those in our county, who are interested in the
business of this road, will attend to the call thus
made upon them. A public meeting might be
held on the LIST Of October, (that being Federal
Court, for the appointment Of delegates. Free
tickets will be furnished all delegates who at
tend the meeting.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-09-23
REPRISALS.

Unless some satisfactory evidence is soon Civ
en- that the public sentiment OF the North, i'll re-
gard to the matter OF fugitive slaves, Is not re-
presented by the violent outrages of It's Negro
and Abolition MODS, it will become the Leglsa
lures OF Southern States TO consider the proper
means of redressug in uries to their citizens
which have detied all attempts at prevention.
The late occurrence at Harrisburg has produced
a good deal OF excitement along the Penusylva-
MIA border in Virginia, aud although the inhabi-
tants of that section are as strongly attached tc
the Union as any people can be, they seem to
be losing all patience at the evil OF having then
slaves enticed away, aud protected from recla-
nation by the cunning deceits of Northern judi
cial officers. The Martinsburg Gazette usually
moderate ard discreet paper, proposes, as a
practical and prompt remedy, ':to form armed
parties or companies and send them in pursuit OF
fugitive slaves, that they might be arrested, and
Abolition mobs put down at all hazards" A
correspondent of the same paper discusses the
subject, and urges the policy OF making reprl-
sails.
Gin my opinion (says hey the surest and only
remedy is TO make reprisals upon the Free States
of property to be found belonging to their cltl
zens in vessels or elsewhere or attach debts
due to their citizens, and out OF the proceeds pay
the owners of slaves, and let the losers OF the
property SO seized, seek redress OF their State
Governments, whose duty it is to carry ought
the compact existing between the States in hon.
esty and good faith And hope the people OF
Virginia, and particularly the border counties
from the Underwater to the Ohio, will unite III
the effort to have an Act Of Reprisal passed 10y
the next General Assembly-and when this is
done, we shall in short time hear of no more
julicial al-practce and unlawful doings. such
as have recently occurred in Harrisburg. Pa.
Richmond Times.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-09-23
PLANK ROAD.

On Monday last, while in Scottsville, we Wis
ted the Plank Road which is in course of CON
John H. Coleman is the contractor for the first
eight miles, and had completed about one hun
dred Yards of the road. 1t is for a single track
When completed it viii be of great benefit to the
trade and prosperity Of Scottsville, which now
is great -four mart fifty wagons (mountain
ships are sometimes seen there in day with
-four to sell and trade. The Inspector of flour
in Scottsville is rigid in the performance of his
duty, land his brand stands very high in the
Richmond and Northern markets, and -four from
that place brings higher price in market.
Charlottesville Jeferscn.o1.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-09-23
THE FUGITIVE SLAVE BILL.

il5 last VI lilS great IlltdSulte iuf tuS ptdCC
of the Union has passed the Congress-the
bill is stringent in its provisions, and if par
ties interested will enforce the penalties of the
law when it's provisions are violated, we may
safely infer that the rights of the South will
hereafter be respected. By the provisions of the
the free States may, if they can be found, be re-
covered by their owners. We regard this Bill
as a most important one, and though the South
had the guarantees of the Constitution for the
restoration of her property, the instances are
rare, in which any Southern citizen has been
successful in recovering his fugitive slave. Even
when the claimant had complied with the re-
qurements of the law of the State into which
the fugitive had gone, by some techm,cahty or
peryersion of the principles of justice, the slave
has always been released, and in some instances
his owner either murdered or imprisoned. This
state of things must cease to exist-the North
must consent to do justice to the South, other
wise the South will be forced to protect herself
The agitation Of the question OF slavery at the
present session of Congress will not have been
in vain, if the provisions of the Fugitive Slave
Bill are strictly complied wilh-if they are not,
the sooner the South separates from the North
the better. The love the South entertains for
the Union has prevented her from resortng to
this extreme measure, but period was rapidly
approaching when "foibearance would have
ceased to be virtue" and love for the Union
| would have merged itself into the first and
greatest of all laws sell preservation. then
would have come strife which would have
been fearful in its consequences, and the North
would have been responsible for all the blood
shed in such an unnatural war. 1t is idle to say
I that the South would not have resisted -.she
would have resisted unto death, and the period,
as before intimated, was fast approximating-
it is the last pound which weighs down the
Camel, and the last aggression would soon have
been made upon the South. Let US hope, then,
that the evil day has passed, and that hereafter
the members of this confederacy will "KNow NO
NoRTH-No SoUrH,"-but like brethren of one
great family, though their interests are diversi-
fed, mutually aid and assist each other
What the South has gained Or lost in the re-
cent struggle we have not the space to set forth,
and we need not now inquire-the Bills passed
have become laws, and as good citizens feeling
an interest in the welfare OF our common coun-
try, all must submit The South may learn a
most instructive lesson from the past, and we
hope it may have the effect of enabling her, in a
similar contest, to present an "unbroken 'front.'
against ALL adversares-lett there be unity OF
sentiment and determination of purpose, when
our rights are assailed, to have redress, and we
will obtain it-let the South thus act and the North
will soon cease her aggressions.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-09-23
7. X. PARKER Il,
MANUFACTURERS,

OFFERS for sale. Cor will make to order, J
W Threshing Machines of the celebrated Staple
TOOTH all sizes and prices; Horse Powers for fron
to horses. would call the particular attention
of those making small crops to my new Horse
Power. inst introduced, price $780, with Ihreshe'
complete, including band, &c. ready for work
$l35, one of which be seen in operation at any
time. Also Powers of larger size also the Chain
Band Power.
Repairing done at short notice. Old machines
whether made by myself or at any other estab-
lishment) supplied with new teeth, brasses, &C.,
and made TO operate equal to new.
Premium Wheat Fans, improved; Corn Shelters;
Straw Cutter; Poughs, all sizes; Cutivato's Har-
rows Chains for Horse Powers; Leather Bands,
copper riveted; also general assortment of Hoes,
Scythes, Grain Cradles, 6 other Agricultural I'm
plcmants; Garden Seed, &C., Farmers will please
send in their orders early to prevent delay. Call
at No. 36 Main Street, End door below City Hotel.
Richmond, Sep. 2, lS5o.-iy.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-09-23
STOCK CATTLE.

The cry of the cattle-drover is heard all over
the Parkersburg road and hundreds have lately
passed through our town to the pastures Of
Clarke, Lcudoun and Fauqnier. From 10 to
$4,000 are annually fa,tened on the pastures OF
the last county alone. A drove of three or four
hundred, an instalment of nine hundred, col
lected in Western Missouri, passed through
town last week on their way to Leeds Manor
under the management Of Mr. Mccormick, the
great dealer in stock cattle. They generally
cost from IS to $22, head, and the purchasers
calculate on doubling their money at the end Of
The year. The profit to Fauquier county from
grazing alone thus amounting to little short OF
$500, 000.-Winchestcr Virgiapian.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-09-23
LONGEVITY IN STANTON.

There are now living in our midst eight per
sons whose united ages amount TO more than
sac hundred and forty gears, being an average OF
upwards of 80 years for each person-indeed,
of the are considerably over 80 years of age.
These instances of longevity are by no means
remarkable in Stanton for if we look back
to those who have been called from among US,
and who are now sleeping in yonder church
yard, the list could be increased, while the ave-
rage age of each would not materially diminish
the figures aforementioned; but we have moth
ing to do with those who have finished their
work fbeneath the sum- and merely allude to
them to satisfy those who may be curious e.
nough to recur to this matter. Our object is to
call attention to the fact stated, as it exhibits in
a remarkable degree, the healthiness of our
town. than which, we doubt, if healthier can
be found in the Union, or SO many instances Of
advanced age, in population of 5000 persons,
would not occur. While on this beet, it will
be matter of mournful interest to many of our
citizens to know, that lot of IL acres Of ground,
West of town, on the Parkersburg road has
been purchased, and there stThornrose Cemete-
ryn is to lie located. May it be what its name
imports-a Cemetery-and may the Rose bloom
in fragrance over the remains Of those who shall
lie in this silent, sacred spot. Here we would
an hope, flial love and parental affection, will
oft retire and commune with the spirits of the
|departed--the loved and lovely ones whom
they are no more 10 behold OH earth. "Bring
flowers" 10 decorate their "lowly bed" they are
a beautiful offering to the memory of the de-
parted.
We do most sincerely hope that our citizens
will not suffer any thing to occur to prevent the
new Cemetery from being completed, as near as
may be, as speedily as possible-all know the
necessity which exists, while decent regard
for the memory of the departed, requires this
service at their hands.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-09-23
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Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-09-23
DROWNED.-A man, by the name of Rich

DROWNED.-A man, by the name of RICH
ARD COLEMAN, was drowned in the North River,
in this county, on Friday night, the 18th inst in
attempting TO cross that stream, in boat, near
the residence of Mr.. FOUNTAIN M LAYTON. He
had left neighbours house, intending to cross
the river, but being intoxicated, it is supposed
the boat upset, and thus he met with a sudden
death and watery grave. He was strongly per-
suaded to remain where he was, and not attempt
crossing the river in his then condition, but of
no avail-go he would. The boat was found at
the dam belonging to Col. OWENS, few miles
below, but the body has not been recovered
Another sad warning to the Incorporate.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-09-23
ADVERTISEMENTS We wopld he please

ADVERTISEMENTS We would be pleased
to call attention 10 several advertisements in our
paper, bnt really have not room to say as much
as we would like 10 say. There is the Ericsson
line of Steamboats, from Philadelphia to Balti-
more-a safe, expeditions and cheap method of
transportation for our country merchants
Swaim's Panacea, which has worldwide fame:
Boureau's Writing Ink, Dollard's Wig Establish
ment, Philadelphia, and our excellent friend
SIMPSON, who has just received fine stock OF
material from the North, and asks a portion Of
the public patronage. Give him call.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-09-23
MONUMENT TO sILAs WRIGHT

The capstone of the the monument 20 Silas
Wright, late Governor of New York, was laid at
Weybridge, Vt, the birth place Of Gov. Wright
on the 9th ult. The stone was laid by Major
Gen. John E. Wool, who delivered a glowing
eulogy before large concourse of people, mar
rating the principal events in the life OF the de-
ceased statesman. Ex-President Van Buren,
made some appropriate remarks en- the occasion.
Francis P. Blair, Mrs. Wright, and other friends
were present. The monument is constructed
out of grey marble of Vermont, has no other or
nament but a profile OF the deceased, with his
simple name below in raised letters.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-09-23

70 If any person will make the calculation
what column of reading, in weekly newspa-
per, costs him, at So year, saying there are but
twetue columns of new matter each week, he will
discover that it is the cheapest reading in the
world. He would get, during the year, 624 col
umns, making, at its close, volume of 312 OF
double octave pages. Cheap enough, in all
conscience. We promised, a short time ago, to
enlarge the indicator, but found ourself unable
to meet the expenditure-as soon, however, as
we can, that enlargement shall certainly be
made.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-09-23
IMPORTANT FROM TEXAS.

Action of the LegiSlature-1hc Boundary Bly,
Acccpted- Of the People, &c.
New ORLEANS, Sept II.
Late adyices have reached here from Texas,
by which observe that bills have passed the
Legislature of that State, one of which provides
that the territory question be given TO the PEG
pie, to be settled by the popua, vote. The other
requires that the general government shall re-
move all the Indians from Texas.
A large and highly respectable meeting was
recently held at San Antonio, at which resolu-
tons were passed in favor of preserving the I'm
ion They were highly crediiable and patriotic.
The news of the passage OF Pearce's bill as a
men,ed, had reached Austin and was received
with much satisfaction.