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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-02-25

o. The Cadets of the Military Institute ar
rived in Richmond, on the 10Th Instant On the
evening of that day, the Cadets were presented
with flag from the .4iumni of the Institute. The
flag was presented by Mr. Dorman, of Rockbridge,
and received, on the part of the Cadets, BY Ca
Diet DENLY of Richmond. The addresses are rep
resented as appropriate to the occasion and cred
liable TO the young gentlemen.
e. A Council of the Chckasaw Indians have
declared, that they entertain for WaSIington,a
venera'ion equal to that of the whites They have
appropriated 5000 towards the erection of the
National Monument to Washington.
C. We see that Misses Almira Frain and Ma
~ Ward, are regular students in the Medical
School of the Memphis Institute.
o. During the past year, there we're in ope-
ration in the State Of New York 1913 miles Of
Canals. 1t is expected to increase the number
to 77S during the present year.
o.. Messrs. Mcdonald and McCalister Dem
ocrats )and Messrs Law and Dong herty (Whigs,)
have been appointed to represent the State OF
Georgia, in the Nashville Convention.
~ The Rev. Mr.. Stockton, of the Methodist
Protestant Church, has g wen up his charge, in
Cincinnati, for the purpose of establishing new
Church. lie believes that there is middle place,
called Paradise, in which the good of the heath
long been religious fanatic.
Gs= FIREs.-There was destructive fire, in
New Orleans, on the 18th instant. The damage
was immense, the loss being estimated at 81 OO0,-
OOO Among the buildings destroyed was one
used by the Editors of the Picayune.
On the 18th instant, fire broke out in Bata-
via On. Y } and destroyed property to the amount
! of $4,000.
On the 18th instant, was consumed large cot.
ton mandatory, the property of the Planters
Company, OF Richmond. The loss OF the Com
pany is supposed to amount to $50 600. In ad-
d'tion to the amount losta large number OF hands,
dependent upon their daily labor for sustenance'
are thrown out of employment.
On the 18th instant. the wooen mill of Mes,
sieurs Boyd and Cunningham, (Haverford' Pa
was destroyed by fire. A stone or nail, accident
ly lodged in the picker, came in contact with the
machine, and producing spark, ignited the cot
ton; it is supposed that the fire was thus commu,,
nicated to the building. One life was lost and
several were materially injured.
e@ TnEATRIcAL-Mr Collins, the distln'
guished personaor of the Irish character, has
commenced an engagement in New Orleans
MISS Julia Dean gave her farewell benefit on the
9th instant She appeared on the occasion before
The largest audience ever assembled in the 81.
Louis Theatre. The managers of the Richmond
Theatre have given Mrs Sloan benefit.
| o. On the ETH instant, resolution was pre-
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-02-25

dissolution al thu Unon That d'clsfed 10 BE- ba-
ygnd sl price. and would arvrf consent I" any such al
ierua iyr. Rather than dissolve The uuioa, lie would
side with the North
Mr. L Stevens followed and delivered pointed and
frciba anii-slayerg speech.
Mr. Buel gained he 4 or. and very p"fnenty contin-
uad debalr by inviohin, az usi the p'essn almns
non, b.canse il had recognzel III nalinn lily of
Hungary befor' III" Russians invadel thai unlry as
tie ally Of AuslTia Win he cosed.
Mr. b IS II obtained The FIR, but give way f,fa mo-
tim iha The committee should rise which being ago ed
IT, the Committee fose. and the House shor aiten ard,
adlIu ned.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-02-25

thuSasm. The friends of the Son,b Side -,
have already called a meeting. with view IF g s0
vls'ng some means for fur,hering their ends W
hope that the friends of the scheme will No, ,oi;
qu'sh their efforts in its behalf The nex, Ian:a
lature may be composed of different material ans
il is to be hoped, that even this session calm AZ
Liberation may be had and aid vet secured oe'
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-02-25
CONGRESSIONAL.
Wa-urSGroN. Feb'y Is, 1850
SENATE.


Al one o'clock. the Senate ook up he resolutions II
Mr. Clay. and Nj d ,wns occ lp-d the day in a speech
sgains the resolution.
Mr. ID WINS showed that The lin Is # California were
large for Slse. The sea c ast was 9a7 mil
unt This hall the len III of the Atm ic coast TO
ihe C1p's of Flprida II th,rd al the VIII lie ex
tent of SEA coast. rcluding he Golf If Mexico It was
out Of thu question Ia permit few qnaters take this
vast relloe Stlte, and eycIde the whole interior
fm their Stare Of The average length of
clasi belonging to The Atlantic States, aud to the Gulf
WIS 70 nilps.
Mr. Clay stated ihet he was not committed on the
subject of thu boundaries of CtIifrua but he did MT
g." how could avoid taking her with tie b,undrrie,
she hal fixed.
IN regard In the slavery question. it would certainly be
haztdoIs 10 es abih the principle that The South waste
he her after excluded fro all the territories The ron
ven ion winch framed the constitution was one time
nearly IN th" punt Of beaking up of the diff
hcnl les presented by the slavery question. The
saveholiog States would have neatly the Of
tiory he'ongag h the Sauh Even if she Missouri line
sh ud BIZ extended In The Pacific. the South wnnll gel
DULY third Of the efrit ry and thai The poorest part
If II.
The South asked bu little and that little was denied
They wished 10 their honn-io avoid nppes nd
d'gr'da'ion II they were deGied this. he nSeqnsn
would he disastrous and HE responsibility f th"m
would BE- IN the Narh
H. alvered Ia the md resonton and said that il
cave IN The whole qneso' Il was a deciaranry STAT
ute lie did MT rnteftin a ,oub that if he CLAYTON
conpr'mse bill had passed 1t would have settled III
question.
Mr. Downs, without concluding gave way to a motion
10 adjourn, and the Senate adj 'urned.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-02-25

= , WEDNESDAY, FER. 30,
!" me Sehae me resolution from The House Tor the
.Fe'" VI ms H'c'nd Auditor and other Siar officers
was amended. 10 fix Mond,y The 25,h ,,s,a,, ~,
lhe day Of eleciion. ''A''' ''
ne He"ae then adjourned for the purpose of being
present at The review by The Governor of IN. G. det
'ne .''gn'a Military Institute The Capitol square
e'a'e w' n' s' again I'LL Sa nray, having yes
=, he House of Delegates passed the ipowinq bills VIZ
J." '"co' p'ra'e the Loudoun and Berlin Turnpike Com
"y' making an appropriation for the ereciion of no ~
oA''aeHs Ht the Virginia Military Institute; concerning
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-02-25
HOUSE OF REPRESFNTATIV

Mr. Doiy moved res ,lntlon To osfnrt the Commit
tee on Territories report hill pr,vldng for the al-
mission of California State ,n'o the Union on an e
qua footing with The original Sales. with the bounds
prescribed by her cprsuton as Communicated t., the
House by the President If the United States in hs spe
c!al message.
No action WAS taken the restitution the House sbe.
ing engaged during the dac in considering aud rejecting
by ayes aud alternative motions 10 ADJOURN and
resovr itself into committee of the whole he State
OF the unon to tax" he question Of referring the Pres
dents Annual Message
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-02-25

% The Democracy of Amherst have nom-
mated Col. VIM. DILLARD, as candidate to re-
present them in the next General Assembly.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-02-25

| and hsn'v lis rht.'riunes- uuramtog l
seemed be as ,nnrh The systematic ard ssiutsry
,lsa. ef tho min. Z lie saperi n-tsniZ1 H.
wit was ON 4 he fist isAer III Ut show tell
IN 'rs "a sins rp.fu.ca SON but without efot
~ frer hs mart. il ahea cs,lssnt Of the puf
est lieh' over he Whole of his ds'ufsa.
"AN iher IN company VIII cnntn'nets ~ movies he
was always the plain always mns perfectly
n his eas". his 6cnirs 10 fall nlav. sni the fnl mt
ii his p~aus fr.ser clear aud incl nd.d Aud he
II bis mind were iueNhfus'lhle. IL hid commenced
his Z With nteriina vteNnt. 'aat nnihne he'd
escaped Lis observation and Incident turned IN al
vaniace His yun'h had nat ben wasted in ldensss.
nor Overcast by ntsmpranc. II" had heh all hts HE
c'oss AID deep aie WI ~ ihnk"t. and hr lure
If his pnnefs hid Wrought up The raw materials
which he hsd ea hercd ior banks will such exquisite
shill md felicity ihs he had added hundred ID Ia
hin ersi"sl value, and justly made them his own
I'm UiH.
COMMERCE. OF THE TROPICS -Bg Lie~.
Ddr9 Why Is II th't. ffnm The earl esi TINES, all
commercial nations have attached much mp aace Ia
9 'n,nefce wrh lnda7 They have coveted IT, nieed
Cd TT H. aud whenever lhey have obtained H. II has made
Them eh and great. l. is owing the course = Rh
The n els OF India They PARALLELS uia fitudr.
and dra off The surplus produce IT climates that noi
found III Europe; consequently ih staples aud products
that grow nn then hanks md IN the valleys thai are t'r
I'll 2 and drained bg them, sought IN In vain from
The sds and cl'm9es tf EUROPE. All OF Europe lies
north NJ The SO patll of nprh lafnde All the rvcr
sins Il luda le -ih al that parallel; they embia-
eed h,iween 10 deg AMI 30 nolh Cpn.eq lenty, the
furonean farmer, IN latitude 80 deg north. when h.
wished la eNehanpe his Surplus stuff grown III the valley
drained by the Zuyder Zee (r he products Of 20 deg.
nr 30 deg orlh whirh h. could find ouv IN lnda had
10 slip and send around the ape of Good Hope. nj
ways freniious cute. twenty thausaod miles in length
and nj until he fall Exp rltiun Of the year could he
meet that ship II, rome back with her reurn caro- e
dinns IS the navgaon thence sl tht commerce lncre
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1850-11-16
s.Sass1a5 REwAR


DUNAWAY from the subscriber, residing in Edge
f1conibe county, four miles north of Tosnot Depot
and about quarter of mile from the Railroad
bout the second of September last his negro named
HARRY Said Harry is about 40 wears of age; feet
inches high or hereabouts yellow complexion stout
built has scar on his left Leg from the cut of has
very thick Eps eyes deep sunk in his head forehead
yery square toeraby loud voice has lost two of
his upper front teeth; and has very dark spot his
iaw supposed to be mark. ee ssse - 4as9
Harry is Carpenter by trade, and has been in the
employment of Railroad Company, whose service he
was when he runaway. He is well known along the line
of the Road 1t is supposed that be has obtained will
endeavor obtain free papers from free colored man
living in Nash county, by the of Moses Hagens,
and assume his nae order to make his way to free
State. ~ rsr e.J.ss -f al .s-fG
The above negro was once the property of Mrs. Co
page of Edgecomb county; afterwards he fell into the
hands of Asel Farmer, from whom purchased by
Mr. Barnes, of said county, from whom purcbasedhim
about years ago. He will certain to alter his name
probabyto call himself Harry CoPage, Farmer or Barnes
He was last heard from the It'll September, on the
Newbern Road about mile and half from Wilmington,
enduring the way to the Sound.
will give the above reward to any person who VIII
deliver him me, lodge him in any Jail in the State
or One Hundred Dollars if lodged in any jail out OF the
State so that get him again.
Captains Of vessels cautioned against taking the
above negro away under the penalty OF the law
GUILFORD HORN.
Edgecombe county, N. c., Oct. 5, 1s49. sl4-t.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1850-11-16
NORTH CAROLINA
Mutual Life Insurance COMPANY

RALEIGH, N. C.
THIS Company is taking insurance on the lives
Il OF healthy persons and Slaves at their established
rates of premium This being the only Life Insuranc.
Company in the State, and working under charter suit
ed to the condition and circumstances of ALL the Direc
tors feel hesitation in saying that it affords greater
inducements for the insurance of lives than any other
Company in the country. 2 .sf 2 ~
The 5th Sec of the Charter providesThat the husband
may insure his life, for the sole and benefit of
his wife children free from the claims of the repre-
sentatives of the husband any of his creditors
1t is conducted on the mutual plan, each person in
sured becoming member thereof and not liable beyond
the amount of his premium
Policies for 500 to $4,000 will be issued on the life
of white person and Slaves for two-thirds their
market value for term of from to five years,
the owner may desire.
All losses of the Company paid within 80 days at.
ter proof of loss is furnished No California risks taken
The business of the Company is conducted under the
immediate supervision of
DR.. Chas. E. Johnson, President,
VIM. D. Haywood, Vice President,
James F. Jordan Secretary,
Vim. H. Jones, Treasurer,
Perrin Busbee, Attorney,
DIR. VIM. II. Mckee, Examining Physician.
- J. Hersman, General Agent. t1.N
All Communications business should be ad dresse
post paid, to JAMES F. JORDAN,
.- Secretary.
Nov. l, 1850. L
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1850-11-16
FOR SALE.

ONE of the most desirable residences In the
"a County of Wake. within one mile OF Raleigh,
zM with all the advantages of the City and the quiet
of the country, convenient to the Churches schools,
and society of the Capital. The DWELLING HOUSE
is large and very convenient with rooms above and
dining room and pantries in basement. #
The House is in fine order, newly painted, handsome
grove of or acres in front, besides good kitchen,
Rock Spring House. and two or three never-faiing
Springs in ten steps of the House There are large negro
Houses, with good brick chimneys two Smoke-houses'
two Carrage-houses, two Cribs threestory Granary
good Stables and every other outhoues necessary TOR
comfort on the premises.
The Tract contains $50 Acres 100 of which is Forest
Land we'll wooded-lO acres in fine Meadow and the
balance in fair farming land.
For further particulars apply to w. H. Jones' ESQ., Oh
Raleigh, who will show the premises, address.
P. A. ATKINSON.
Falkland, Pitt co., Oct 2, 1850. $50
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- NORTH CAROLINA
MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY,

RALEIGH, N. c. ...s....-,..
TIME following persons have been elected Directors
and Officers of this Company for the present year
s-Hes ss.ss DIRECTORS. .-s-. -0...F
DIR. Josiah o. Watson, JOS. G. B.. Roulhac, Richard
Smith, John Primrose, Henry D. Turner S. w. Whit
ing, I. H. Seby of Raleigh; Geo. McNeill, Fayette-
ville Joshua G. Wright Wilmington, Jas. E. Hoyt,
Washington, James Sloan, Greensborough, VIM. Bad
ham, Edenton, Joshua Boner Salem, Joseph Pool,
Elizabeth City, Michael Brown Salisbury, Alexander
Mitchell, Newbern, w. n. H. Smith, Murfreesborough,
H. B. Williams Charlotte, John B. Barrett, Milton and
A. t. Sunny, Asheville. 81,
All Directors authorized receive applications
S ~ Is OFFICERS. ass 5a95. ~
il siah o. Watson, President .s - ..ss,ss .s...
J. G. B. Ronlhac, Vice President, -...
Richard Smith, Treasurer,
j. G. Partridge, Secretary, ''s<
John H. Bryan, Attorney, E z a.F --=
j. Hersman, General Agent. l-sa...+.s
S S5ss F & s$':s
This Company is in successful operation, and is
prepared to effect insurance against fire all kinds of
property Csteam Mills and Turpentne Distieries ex-
cepted)
All communications in reference to insurance should
be addressed to the Secretary, post paid.
J. c. PARTRIDGE, sec'y.
Raleigh, January 2, 1850. l~ ~i4 79S-
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1850-11-16
Sale of Land for Taxes.

TNHERE will be sold on the End Monday in Decenl-
il Der next, atthe Court House in Whtevile, the fol-
lowing Tracts of Land, much thereofas will salts
H the Taxes due thereon for the years ls4s and
TO- 900 Acres, the property of John H. White, be-
ing part of the Big Swamp. lying both sides of the
White Marsh, and on the east side of N L. Williamson
and D. F. Williamson's Survey. 1928 25
500 Acres, the property Of David Lewis, not given
in-subject to double Tax, lying in Whitesvine Dis
trict, $37 $50.
for 1S49subject to double Tax lying Whites
Vile District, So 81. ---
200 Acres. the property ofJacob Strickland, lying on
Long Branch, 81 cts.
80 Acres, more less, lying both sides of Bull
Skin Bay, the property of the heirs of John Goodwin
deceased, 81 ,95.
81 Acres, property of Needham Merritt, the South
side of Sole's Swamp, 80 cts,
,-4 LEWIS WILLIAMSON, Shift
Sept. 1850. (Pr. Adv. So. } s35-td.
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HENRY GERHARDT,

MER tI.ALLOEL,
S.WITHFVELD, Johnston Co.. Worth CHrOttu0.
THHE subscriber would respectfully inform his friends
and the public generally, that he has on hand large
and rich supply of
Cloths. Cassimeres, Vestings, and Trimming
of all sorts that be is prepared to execute work in
the best manner and at moderate prices. 49,
He also has hand superior lot OF ,.t.-
Ready-Made Clothing,
consisting of Cloaks Overcoats, Business Goats, Vests
Pantaoons lambs wool Shirts &C., which he will dispose
of on the most accommodating terms.
He solicits call from those in want of Clothing, as
he is determined give good bargains, and to do his
work in the best and most approved STYLE
HENRY GERHARDT.
Smihield, October 14th, 1850. S37-3m.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1850-11-16
NOTICE.

To the SURVIVING Officers and Soldiers of the War Of
1912, of the Indian Wars since 1890, their
Widows and Children:
DY recent Act of Congress the surviving Officers
)and Soldiers of the last War with Great Britain,
their Widows minor heirs also the surviving Officers
and Soldiers of any of the Indian Wars since 1870,
their Widows minor heirs and also the Commissioned
Officers who engaged in the late with Mexico
entitled to Bounty Lands in quantity from 40 to 60
upon making satisfactory proof of the services
dered. .e.
The undersigned tenders his professional services
those interested and if he receives sufficient number
of applications he will go Washington city as
the claims prepared for action there. Where the
less trouble in making out the necessary proofs fi
N. j. PALMER. DC
Milton, N. c., Oct. 18th, 1850. '- S37-lm.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1850-11-16

For the Fall and Winter Trade. ISsO
VTNHE Subscriber having just received from Ns.
II York and Philadelphia, an elegant and extens;r
supply of SIMPLE AND F.d.NCY DRY GOODS
embracing every variety of Style and Fashion for H.
season, would respectfully invite his friends and Gus
omers and the public at large, early examination
OF the same, being fully persuaded they cannot fail y,
Beauty and stall more the good bargains
ne Intends to gioe them Quo
he assortment comprises in part the following VI,
Super Black eros de Rhine Silks, = els
Chameleon Satin D'chne = do. --.-.
Plaid and Figured ChangeabIe do
Lupins finest French Merinos
Plain and Embroidered Cashmeres and Delainee
Silk Poplins, and Mohair Lustres
Chameleon Lyonese Cloth
Super Black MeTino Cashmere and Al3acca
Plain. Polka. and Chine Delaines
Hungarian and Jenny Lind Cloths, (for DressesA
Blue, Brown, Green and Mode coloIed Satin srped
Delaines. 80 s7.A s.
chsngeable EThibet, and EChery color'd Paramalt,
Cloths, :, ''~
New Style 1Calfcoes and Gnghams, H'r
Irish Linen. and Cotton Shirting, = a5e-z4
Rich Velvet Trimming, and Silk Braids and Laces
InsertIngs and Edgngs
Beautiful Bonnet, Relt. and Neck Ribsnds,
Fine Kid and Silk Gloves, and Mits III
Together with many other desirable Articles among
which @-s
Cloths, Cassimeres, and Vestings,
sSatttnets. Twee'ls Cloth and Kentucky Jeans,
Fine Moleskin and Fur Hats,
Fur and Cloth Caps, ..t
Gentlemen's Boots and Shoes
Ladies Walking Shoes, Shippers and CATERS
Jenny Lind and Leghorn Bonnets,
kersey's, Linseys, and Blankets,
Silk and Cotton Umbrellas. .t ...-r
p.,a;rh NJ 900, T. A. MITCHELL.
+. Ralelgh, Nov. b, 1850. S4O-f
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House and Lot i'm FraMkiintOh
FOR S4LE.

T N obedience to a Commission to me directed, by a
i Decree of the Superior Court of Franklin County
Fall Term, 1850, shall, Saturday the 23rd day
of November next sell the highest bidder, at public
auction on the premises in the town of Franklnton,
the House and Lot owned land occupied by the late
Clement Wilkins, Decd The lot contains about Six
Acres. The Dwelling House is a large two Story
Building with ten well finished rooms--re places to
each. Attached is good Kitchen, Negro Houses, Cot
ton House, Stables &c. 49,
credit of six months will he given. Bond with un-
doubted security will be required of the purchaser
ISAAC H. DAVIS, Com.
October 80 1885, S39-2t.
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Young Ladies, Institute.

THE Rev. Professor Morgan has established Sails
i hurry, North Carolina A YOUNG LADIES IN
STITUTE, Model School, of the highest grade. The
success of this system in Edgeworth during five years.
known to most competent judges in Virginia. North and
South Carolina 1t is believed that similar institution
has made such ample provision for the comfort and
of Young Ladies, such moderate expense the
pupil The year will close in June. All information
will be sent to applicants. .e-i-
November l, 1850. tt 2-5t y
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Real Estate for Sale.

3H offer for sale my entire Real Estate, upon which
are thirty five sets of Boxes; the most of which
have only been in from to two years; with SUI
cie quantity of round trees to cut at least twenty sets
The lands upon which these arc situated is not
easily surpassed by any pney lands in Eastern Carolina
There is upon the premises two Dstillees neatly and
conveniently fitted up, with all necessary outhouses
Upon the farm think the buildings altogether sell
dom excclled. Those wishing purchase invited
to examine for themselves. Terms shall be low, and
payments accommodating. Come and see
Any person wishing to purchase, can be furnished
with sufficient number of teams and wagons to carry
on both the operations of Farm and Turpentine, and
with years supply of provisions
JOHN A. AVIRETT.
Catharine Lake, onslOw Co. N. CO $780,
July 22, 1850.
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MOUNTAIN HOTEL,
MORO ANTON. Burke Co. NC.

G THE Subscriber thankful for the very liberal pat
ronage heretofore received, would now inform the
TT4.AJ.ELLING PUBLIC
that his House is still open and that his accommodations
Heretofore limed) enlarged. He has erected
row of Offices for Professional gentlemen, together
with commodous Hotel, all of which is entirely
The location of the MOUNTAIN HOTEL commands
the finest view of the mountain scenery the place. and
is removed from the noise and uproar of Courtyard
and the Public Square, and yetsutfcienty for all
the purposes of business. ....
The subscriber promises to spare pains provide
the invalid comfortable Summer Retreat, and gen.
tlemen of pleasure and business desirable Boarding
House. j. M. HAPPOLDT.
Morganton July rs, 1850. s26-1y.