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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-10-22
The Position of Jefferson County.

The Position Of Jefferson County.
If evidence were ever wanting of the
attachment of the people Of Jefferson coun-
ty to the Union as it is, that evidence was
furnished on Friday last by the spirit
Which pervaded the meeting held in the
Court House for the purpose of hearing
the Hon. James M. Mason and the Hon.
Richard Parker in defence of their respec-
tive positions on the Compromise ques-
tons. Ii is well known that the first OPP
posed and the latter advocated the meas
ures of adjustment in Congress. On Fri
day they addressed themselves to the peo-
pie, of whom quite large number had
assembled, in justification of the parts they
had acted in their capacities of Senator
and Representative. It is well known
that resolutions had been prepared, denun-
riatory of the Compromise, and aPProba-
tory Of the course of our Senators during
The protracted struggles in the Senate {;
but il soon became evident, that those who
had framed them had reekoned without
Eeir host, that their resolutions could not
be passed; hence, deeming "discretion
the better part Of valour," they did not Of
fer them for the consideration of the meet
ing.
We rejoice at the result of this meeting,
and trust every attempt in the Old Domin-
ion TO array any portion of her people
against the Union will end in failure,
and in the emphatic rebuke Of the masses.
We were graIifed to hear Col. Mason
disavow every idea Of Disunion, though
we cannot but think that the course Of the
agitators, North and South, if persisted in,
will inevitably lead TO that point. The
country now wants rest; quiet. Let us
then await for time, and see wha, the
North will do in regard to the Fugitive
| Slave Bill, which many think they will
repeal. Let them do that, and then the
South will have point upon which they
can unite, and stand together as one man
Then there could be no doubt of the jus
tice of our cause, and "thrice armed arc
they who have their quarrel just" AS
devoted as we are TO the Union OF these
States, and the hallowed associations
which cluster around their history, we are
not of the class of SuJmisSiOniSts, who
think that there are no circumstances
which could reconcile our minds TO a sep
araton. On the contrary we think there
is "a point beyond which forbearance
ceases to be virtue
When that point shall have been reached
we are for division. When we can no
longer enjoy the right of property, which
after the right of personal liberty is very
properly regarded as the most sacred Of
all rights guaranteed to us by the compact
under which we live, then the object for
which this Confederacy was formed will
have ceased TO exist, and the Constitution
will be dead letter.
We fervently hope that this period will
never arrive; that there is power sufficient
in this government 10 enforce the observ-
ance of its laws, and that that power will
be employed TO the last extremity, if found
necessary.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-10-22

ballot; and on the 4ih ballot, S. d. W Ii-
tie was elected Clerk. -
Tuesday, 18th, after many ballotings,
j., G. Samuels of Logan was elected Ser
geant.at-arms Daniel Fisher, lst Door
keeper, and - Jetcr, a youth of IS,
I'd Door keeper.
The Convention then adjourned until
10 o'clock next day.
Wednesday lsth. The following res
olu,ions were offered by Mr.. G. J. Faux
ner, which after debate were laid on The
table.
/. That the Isl Auditor be requested
to procure at the earliest day practicable,
and lay before this convention, the results
of the census recently taken under the au-
thority of an act of Congress, of the pop
ulation of the several counties, cities and
towns Of this commonwealth, for the year
1850; also to lay before this body, the
results Of the assessment Of the lands OF
this commonwealth, made in 1880 also,
to prepare and lay before this convention,
tabular statements, shelving the free white.
| free coloured and slave population Of each
county, city and town Of this common
wealth, in the years 1890, 1900, 1910,
1920, 1880, 1910 and 1850; the amount
oftaxes assessed for each county, city
and town, together with the amount Of
taxes accruing on each subject of taxa
ton, for the year 1880; the amount that
would be payable by each county, city
and town under the recent assessment Of
lands, at the rate of taxation now pre-
scrbed by law; and the free white, free
coloured, and slave tithables ofeach corn-
~, city and town in The year 1850.
Q. That the Auditor also be requested,
in addition to such tabular statements in
reference to each county, city and town,
to state the information above requested in
relation to the four great divisions of this
commonwealth.
The question ofPrintmg having arisen,
after discussion the contract system was
adopted.
Several propositions for the appoint
ment of COMMITTEES were made.
Mr.. .Andre,O Hunter moved that
Commute be appointed TO enquire into
restrictions proper to be imposed on Leg
islative powers, with orders TO report.
Laid on the table.
Mr.. Faulkner made a motion to the
effect, that the mode Of appointing all
officers other than the Governor and
Judges, be referred to a Commute with
instructions to report.
The Presidentappointed the two Com
miltes-On Rules, and On Elections.
Tuesday, Oct. II. Prayer by the Rev.
DR.. Jones.
Mr.. G. ]. Faulkner moved that his res
olu,ions of the previous day be called up.
Carried.
The resolutions were read, and after an
animated discussion carried by decided
majority.
Mr.. Goode offered Resolution calling
upon the I'd Auditor for information as to
disbursements between Oct. /, 40 and
Sept. 80, so, according TO the Grand Di-
visions of the State. Passed.
Mr.. Floyd, of Wythe, moved that a
Com. be appointed to enquire what lc-
strictions be imposed on the powers of the
Legislature in relation to Legislation on
the subject of slavery adopted.
The Convention adjourned.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-10-22

GERMAN REFORMED SYNoD.-The Syn
cd of the German Reformed Church COM
menced lis session in Martinsburg, Va,
on Thursday last. Fhe opening Sermon
was preached by the Rev. J. Rebaugh.
The officers are Rev. Albert Helferstcin,
IT,, President; Rev. Samuel r. Fisher,
Stated Clerk Rev. II. Apple, Cores
bonding Secretary; and Wm. lFeyser,
Esq, Treasurer. On Sunday night last,
Rev. Mr.. Miller was ordained; he is TO
locate at Winchester, Na.-CNpper.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-10-22

HANDSOME ENGRAVING. - We were
shown yesterday business card, engraved
by master +. M. Merriken, lad fourteen
years old, who has only been at the trade
about sixteen months, which for beauty
and perfection we venture TO say cannot
be excelled by any apprentice in the city.
Mr.. Martin S. Brown has the credit of
producing SO admirable workman.-
Clipper.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-10-22
Reio;cine at Alexandria

The arrival OF the first Coal Boats at
Alexandra, laden with Coal, seems to
have been the occasion Of great rejoicing
among the good citizens of The ancient
Bellhayen. Cannons were fred, fire
works displayed, and other iemonslra'
,ions Of Joy exhibited until late hour at
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-10-22
Cw We refer our readers to the adye

c. We refer our readers TO the adver-
lisement Of Messrs. Lewis & QuIgIcy,
Druggists, Alexandra. Their stock en-
braces every article in their line, and Of
fers great inducements toPurchascrs.
Both gentlemen of this firm are natives
of this county, and favouraoly known TO
our citizens.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-10-22

A snuff box Of a novel construction.
and designod to supercede the necessity
of using the fingers in taking snuff, has
been registered at Birmingham. The
box is inverted. and upon being turned
up, two small cups are found charged with
the tilila;ing mixture. and ready TO be APP
piled 10 the nose.-H. JOurnni.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-10-22
THE REGISTER.
Jefferson County, Va.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER %, 1850,
AGENCY.

Mr.. William Thomson, S. E. corner Of
Baltimore and Calvert SITS, Baltimore, Md, IS
our authorized agent to receive subscriptions
and advertisements, and receipt for all payments
or the same.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-10-22

DEATH OF Mrs. VISION Wednes-
day, while the Hon. Henry A. Wise was
participating in an animated discussion
in the Virginia convention, he received
intelligence that his wife, whom he left
in health few days ago, died on Nor
day. She was daughter Of the Hoa.
John Sergeant, of PhiladeIphia.-CHpptr.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-10-22
Free School House

A new School House is being built in
the lower Free School District in town.
This improvement has been much needed,
for long time.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-10-22

Ns0mships-1'here are now 90 lrge
class ocean steamships at the port Of New
York, either on the stocks or receiving
their machinery. The aggregate tonnage
Of which is about $4,000. Several Of
Them will be ready for sea this seison.--
Clipper.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-10-22

TheologanS think tia pretty air-cas.
tie TO talk Of the spiritual meaning of a
ship or a cloud, Of city or a contract,
but they prefer to come again to the solid
ground of historical evidence; and even
the poets are eOntented with a civil and
conformed manner of living, and to write
poems from the fancy, at safe distance
from their own experience.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-10-22

HyarophOOia.-Joscpn Hunt, one OF
the oldest and most respectable citizens OF
Chester county, Pa. died horrible death
few days ago. from an attack Of hydro
phobIa, IN consequence of being bil on TIA
wrist, several weeks ago, by his own dog,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-10-22

e. Cholera Asiatic sill fingers 10
New Orleans, it would appear from the
Official report Of the Health Inspector.
who records three deaths there from thu
disease during the week ending Oct. 3: =
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-10-22

IMPORTANT TO CLAIMANTS. We are
informed that question as to the proper
Interpretation of the Bounty Land Law
was submitted by Mr.. Imboden, last week,
to the Hon. Alex. II. II. Stuart, Score
ary Of the Interior, and he has decided
that, where man was regularly drafted
into the service, but hired a substitute,
the latter is entitled to the Bounty Land,
and not the cmployer.--Pir. Messenger.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-10-22

A VERY Bah ONg.--It has been rule
with us to exclude all conumdrums and
puns not superior 10 those OF our own
manufacture but correspondent sends
us one that tempts us to deviate from thi,
rule. He asks:
Why is Jenny Lind like malels ctor ;
And answers:
Because she has been condemned TO
Sing-sing !--Repubiic.
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-06-27

The Norfolk District. < The legisla-
ture seems to have experienced an 9nus-
ual degree Of difficulty in selecting a
Judge of Probate for the District Of Nor
folk. A resolution appointing VIM. K.
Peck, the Wing Judge Of ls47 and AS,
first passed the House, and was sent to
the Senate, where it was amended by
substituting the name Of Nathaniel b.
Stevens. Stevens was subsequently,
thrown overheard, and John Ryan was
appointed on the part of the Senate the
House again took the matter in hand,
and passed . resolution appointing Da-
RUS Phelps. This resolution came up in
the Senate. and YVES amended by substi-,
tuing the name of John DUEL for that
Of Darius Phelps! The appointment Of
Mr. Dnell was concurred in by the House
of course he is the Judge Of Norfolk.
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-06-27

/ SECRETARY OF SrATE.-In the House
on Friday afternoon, on the 18th ballot
Hon. Roger H. Mills, the wing Secreta.
ry of State, of last year, received a ma
jority OF two votes, and SO far as the
Houseis concerned, was declared cleo
ted. This result was partly owing to
the temporary absence Of Mi. .ses.'s.
ing, and partly tn the influence OF disor-
ganized councils on the Senator question.
When regular nominations are once
broken over, the bond Of union is gone,
and men wander after strange gods
The wings. By pursuing asteady course,
and united front. have well.nigh tri-
umphed over democratic majority
The democratic candidate. Mr.. Judson,
is the Representative from Huntington.
and is a capable and worthy man. The
Senate will'undoubtedly correct the pro-
cedure, and send back Mr.. Jndson.
A. r. Register.
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-06-27
Courteous.

Senator Clemens. Of Alabama, in the
fore part Of the session. made some fool
ish and unjust remarks. in reference to
the condition Of Northern factory opera
tives, which have caused good many
hard hits at him from the class he so lit
tie understood. The Senator, however,
takes their rctort in good part. and we
presume, from what he has now learned
of their capacity. will not again offend,
The operatives Of the Utica Globe Mills
having organized Library Association,
sent on to the Senator from Alabama, a
notice Of the enterprise, in which there
were pointed illusions to his previous
remarks. In return he has forwarded
to each member of the committee, val
liable book. The Gazette states that
this happens to be the first donation TO
the Library. ..> .ss~'-st
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-06-27
James Monroe.

@The Washington Union relates an inci-
MSAs In the history Of this distinguished
lf38s whiRhl Il ssems 70 have heard from
IE |zaSoRlza. he present Auditor of the
4fS4SAF H6i which a justly remarks,
Qp6hi y s #kIf,sn II letters OF gold. In
tAe yeaf i, during The mosi gloomy
Qeslieh q ~ history Of ihe war with
4fsel HtNAi@, he held both The Offices Of
SECRETARY IS State and Secretary or War
1<sIn6s The Salary Of the first was
= Z0sps 1nd iAst Of ihe latter @4,5OO.--
When che FIRST quarter expired, the agent Of
ehe State DepAElmen, took him The salary
attached 70 Iihe of6ce he held 10 il, which
he fsfaSed - accept, although earnes.ly
urged Il a0aso. He received The lower sal.
arYnnlY. observing that his eondncl mus,
D b such matters above suspicion. Al.
1h0agh then poor. mi plessed with debt
and fpugeF nl he end a. bis life. be nevcr
Old fstlipe cant 81 tbs difference. .Afaes
h's d<sth and upWatds 81 thirty years 4 was
allowed and paid 10 hls legal Representa-.
A''f Hnd then wlt6gpi ins9Eptl:
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-06-27

10 The man with the wheelbarrow,
who is emigrating all alone. overland to
1c,lifornia. appears to be getting along
finely. A letter from Fort Laramie, says:
The most distinguished character
who has yet made his appearance in these
parts. this Spring. is the Wheelbarrow
Man. who dropped in up,p us yester-
day. He left St. Joseph about % days
ago, and carrying his all in light wheel
barrow, and has outstripped most every
thing on the road. He appeared in high
spirits and felt confident that he would
B6 the 6rst man in The digging by this
route. He inquired how the grass was
ahead, but reckoned his animal would I
want much, and then pushed on to the
tune Of Yankee Doodle. towards the
setting sun. Such man must succeed
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-06-27

| Sartain's Magazine.--Thc July No
of this elegant and excellent monthly,
is even more than usually, attractive
Among its ;original contributors are, J.
Dunn English, Frederika Bremen, Har-
riet Martineau, I. B. Read, Il. il. Stod-
dard. Mary Sr~.-.~. E>suasc' y. UrV'l'e
Dewey, Mrs. Kirkland, Prof. Hart. DC.
The number is illustrated with upwards
of twenty epgravings, besides Fashions,
Music, portraits of Penn, Wordsworth,
and Mrs. Osgood. A new feature OF
the volume which now commences, is
series of portraits & biographical sketch,
es of the Se!f,Mads Men Of our country.
John sartain & Co.. Philadelphia, pro-
prietors; Mrs. Kirkland and Prof. Hart,
Editors, a So ~
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-06-27
Gommectirut IssfatSturg.
May session, 1850.

Monday, Jnns II. No bGsinrss vsortp %
note was transacted in either House.
SENATE Tuesday morning. June 49,
Com. ON military affairs reported . res. aPpro-
priaiipg $500 tor the pure base Of . sword tor
Capt. Henry Brnham, Of the engineer sosps,
Tor services IN Mexico; passed.
Bill ier organizing and conducting miefary
furcc taken piE SEC. 3lth amended BY allow
ing To Quarter Master General salary of $$2O0.
and Stale Armoser $500. and Adj. Gen, $780,.
and repealing clause adopted. Alter being
discussed, hv Nessrs Shelton. Toucey, Eaton
and others, the bill passed 10 a. -
Tuesday afternoon. Jgae 10. Senate con.
CURED in goting block OF Portland Free
Stone Tor WASHINGTON Monument.
Com. on New Towns aud Probate Districts.
reported in iavoF Of constituting New British
new town, and providing tina, the old town
shall relinqulsh one representation betors this
act shall take effect bill passed. F#
Res. increasing the stock Of Fairfield Co.
Bank-passed
HOUSE Tuesday forenoon. June 10. Re-.
appointing a com to superintehd The repairs
on the State House in New Haven. and provi.
ding that the expense shall not SGeed 5000
referred. ss.s. s
M. Pratt introduced res. declaring 4, n
Mills TO be elected Secretary 81 State adopt.
ed.
Res appointing Zebulon Brockway. G. How
ell Qlmsted and d. B. Warner, Direcfoss ~
the State prison--ad0pied. VI
Res appointing James T. Pratt. Frederick
Chittenden and Alfred A. Burnham. b,nE
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
On motion 81 MIR. Nolthway. the order of
the day was taken up, viz The consideration
Of the bill for repeating the death penalty.
and making capital esimes punish able by inn
pFisonment for life.
The bill was opposed BY Messrs Bissell.
Train and WEIGH, and advocated By Messis
Burnham, Wilkie and Taininr.
The vote was then taken an the bill By yeas
ard nav ., which was lost yeas 60. nays i33.
Report Of com. On Judiciary. with . bill Tor
an act giving electors right 20 vote. alter
residence Il four rh0nths- passed
SENATE.--We dnesaay motning. June IL.
Senate resumed consideration Of general
banking lev. BilI dise1sssd BY Mr. Tancev in
Opposition. and Messrs Eaton and Mark n
Ssves If ii--Mr Toucsy moved % eonainue ~
hill % the NEXT session. and publish Il Win
the laws of the State carried, ayes II. noea
--and Hcnss eOncuiTea SIS F~
Com reported sesalutieA appoinijng g o..
good a. n Iendnn ea--R AvsfIll 81 FaiTfsIA
Co.'s 2 nsesgof Iilchesli es--aaiH s Ran
snlloi Wiadh.n 60, tTusisSp 81 sila Normal
Scsent- - .s@s,4s,i
- - 4
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-06-27
Sirteenth District. ~ Mr. Editor:

,Sirteeatk District. ~ Mr.. Editor: /
am sorry. at any time. to have occasion
to speak or think i'll Of my neighbors
but there are occasions when a mild res
buke is not only right in itself. but may
result in much good. The Senator from
the 10th district is. as you are aware. q
resident of this town--a clever citizen.
affable and polite. Imuch regretted to see
so nice gentleman, rs soon as he arriv-
ed at New Haven, put to the drudgery
Of doing all the dirty work Of his party
for the whole county Of Liteh6eld. II
was qnite too bad thus to degrade and
mortify a man Of noble aspirations. Why
did mot the iIlustriOus Senate select as its
scagsnger persoA better fitted for the
rough and nOiaOVe duties Of such a. Of
ice3 a ilfacrraiie Farmey.
Plymouth, june ss.
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-06-27

Fresh AfR.-Gentlemen and ladies, open
youri windows, and let in the fresh air
Light, physical, or moral, is mot more es-
sential 10 vision than air. fresh air, 10
health and happiness. YET how careful are
some of us to exclude Ii Yon close up
The windows, nail list round the doors, and
Heavens free gift OF fresh air; and the
reason why thousands of people are not
smothered. is that the air is so subtitle il
will work iisway, through every little crey I
ice, that il is almost impossible 10 get il
shut out altogether. But, if people do no,
get themselves quite suffocaled, they con.in>
ue to get pale, stupid, nervous, and heayy>
headed for want OF puIe air, which is so
anxious to force itself into their rooms, but
| which they contrive 10 bar ont. Wha,
i would you think of a man coming lown
i ,hs river on araft who would get little
basin OF wafer and keep Il for weeks 10 wash
himself in every day, when The broad river
4 was running level with his feet! You
4 would say he was fool. Are you any
wiser, whe have fifty miles deep of fresh all
above you, and not allow yourself bEi few
4 square feet to be us ed over aud over agar
hundreds of timesP wish every one o
you knew what a curious piece Of machine
/ ry your Lungs and heart are, and how til,
atmosphere IS adapted TO our use. Keel
your windows open and night day. fyo.
are afraid 10 have the night air blow ,Upol
you while you are asleep. break pane on
OF the top Of the window until you get uset
/ 10 fresh air, and then . stream Of Il bare
enough 10 blow The quilts Of the bed viii
mol hart yon.
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-06-27

Saturday was q great day 10 New Ha-
ven. An unexpected blessing fell upon
as Ike shower. The oongregated Wis
dom Of the State separated. east. west,
north and south, and Joy &c with them.
Saturday morning, at 10 o'clock under q
drizzling rain, with their pay in one
pocket, and stray inkstand. sand box,
and so on, in the other, they made dis
Iconsolate tracks from the scene Of their
patriotism and plumber, to the station
house of the railroad. What can they
say to their constituents at home -
What apology or explanation they can
give for the much time and few laws OF
the session, is matter between them
and those who sent them. $4,000 fire
men have hired and honestly paid about
ESQ individuals, from his excellency the
Governor to the deputy sweeper and
duster, to come here and to do their duty
faithfully, in providing for the benefit Of
all. Beside the honor Of the trust, the
people remunerate them handsomely for
their services, by tie honorayium Of
$3.50 day for the larger, and 81 a day
for the smaller and more select legislat-
i've body. And now what have We got
| to show for the twenty or thirty
thousand dollars Of the hard earnings Of
the people, which the last eight weeks
have cost US Any amount Of elo-
quence and oratory, enlarged views on
the great subject of slavery, DC, but
very little that will tell on the welfare
Of the State, or on the prosperity Of the
people. Pursuing the course this Leg
stature has done, no judicious disposition
could be made Of the diversified kinds
Of business properly before them, with
out their spending at least another week,
and possibly fortnight more, in delibe.
ration and discussion. The people have
a right to complain, and when the pub.
lie become informed of the large amount
of unfinished business laid over for an
other year, not because particular cir.
4 cumstances required it, but because SO
much time had been taken up in the
discussion of questions only remotely. il
at all, affecting the general welfare, an
almost universal conviction Of the want
Of fidelity to che trust reposed in them,
will congemn the recent law makers of
our State. We apprehend that the rea-
sons. which can be rendered for the
course they have pursued, will be any
tIaing but satisfactory to that large and
increasing class who wish the legislation
of Connecticut to be Connecticut lsgis
lation, and not legislation for tho Union
or the party.
An honest review Of what has been
done, and what has been omitted. during
the seven weeks and more of the session
now closed, will show two things--ont,
how much the cohesion Of party has
been broken; and the ether, how easy it
is for a few inscriptions and resolute
men to influence the great body Of the
well meaning into courses which their
better judgement cannot approve.
~. Fl. Journal.