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Count DEMIQS7kX,has informed The New
York Tribune, that knsSurl expects Il
come 10 this country with his family, rs sooI
a, The Turkish Government will permit hin
T., I,lya
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Telegraph to England.

n wgicr in the New York. .Jouri,0I Of
c''G"rr:c,;Ylq is said to bc an able and
rhpercnicd civil cl1s;noer, proposcsaosoon.
's'r"r' T. magnetic telegraph from NcHrY ork
III hps,rN AHd Newfoundland, tn Ensl;.hi
4 d'siaHc1lo o: $500 miles. The wircs,ars
L" i9 cprcnd with gnua pcrcha. ,and slnb
IN 'hc M;Icr !Ic estimate. lhc whole cost
ats .30oGOn,
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1850-07-17

.&' Tn* tHcLrNA has made It's appear.
'nr" u" The West y number of eases in
Nashville, s Louis and Cincinnati have
Tovcd fatal,
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- y negro woman named Dinah. die,
cI"'nNoriolk, va. aged one hnnlred ana
"cE'y-hrreysarS. She ,coS gran2.mo
der in l77j.
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. s. q. lsitIllhfdsoll, I;hitar.
az E;lA OV ARA

The Office OF the S.TrEE Banner has
been removed Ia the new building (ursinirsl
one door north OF a. j. g. =. Noses store
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VOLUNTEER TOASTS,

BY T. F. RLaine, President, Tile Orator
|Gl' tht Dd5A.aA'n are happg to hail him us Il
|ciizeh 'of Clarendon. May he live 10 fiji
|tsnt,sphnra of usefulness, for which nature
iaEd lha own cXertions have SO properly fit
Doctor McCAtIEf having replied in ,fe
hhPIdrst and most appropriate manner, con
clMdcd with the following sentiment: y
- fhs'Spirh Of Libsrfy--Liko some redo
'eht. flower of tho ioreSt--,hc more pressed
and tramp!cd upon, the richer Will bc tho
,pcI!nmc-,! i, -. - = IS
IDLY NJ. NJ. Bcnbaw. TIE Reader Of ihe
Dsrlassaiion-lh hsfirn iihahIv,S and cHdqicn!
;FeadinE, gives promise OF future usefulness.
BY 5. c. c. Richardson. The Orator of
hs "iJay-iiisi brilliant achievements unon
the present occasion, together with his
known abilities, should ever cnt,Ie him, In
arc,.undcrtakings, 10 tho esteem, pa.
lronage. and confidence uC his 4sleu-ciii.
aens. II e -! III -Sni ~. RI :.
rRy J. q. Rrogdor. C1ay's ComproD,isc
Biih-i1'ffe miserable patchwork. tf iaE,
|ambitious tool, insulting 10 the good se,;se
and honor ei the South, Dozen ,eila ~
BY }. Rhame. The SnuM-If(rus 20
herself bright futuic' fn,rst and win be
iGrs:.' Bnttsi inlse, Ta',c and degrdaatias
will be.hcr lot.i..a'. raf' n = !.
BY Chas. Noorc. The memayof Gepss
raj Hashiitgion- May the thoughts Of iiS
wisdom and valour in Tie field, aid i.ia Go,
duct az n Statesman, alSvn,k lSSst iat,c y
afa a$st'mihua TO slt hmefitah'ohicer< II
statesmen 5HgnidihsAur Hsiairs.
by WE Brier;' ~ ~gt6oliiion BcD,a,"s !
Iidis ard Setastf!EAfay they speedily eapE
|the'reward haSaff such sconndrcls deserve /
iEY Df 5r'E. Ingram. The Ncsrtlcs
Conscatsrn--An ussemblagc OF pure hrnrtsE
and, wise minds, 1hc,result Of tReir ra.I
'ttiotie deliberations, In reference to or CON
;s'itn'ional rights has given o,a a,r, t,iEtI
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-10-16
From TIE sapannah (Gal Republican.

UNioN MEETGsos IN MoNRoE AND TRoUP-
According to previous notice, the citizens Of Mon
roe county, Of both political parties, who are in
favor of the Union, met in Forsyth on the 5th IN
slant, when the Hon Angus NJ. D. King was APP
pointed President, John Powell, esq Vice Presi-
dent, and VIM. B. Davis, Secretary. The Hon. r.
6. Cabaniss submitted Union Platform, which
"was unanimously adopted" denying that tho
admission Of California sufficient sause for
Misunderstanding that the real issue, however dis
guised Union DisuniOn-and calling upon
the people every where to rally to the cause Of the
country, and TO vote for no man who does not
openly proclaim himself in favor Of the Union
The meeting addressed by Mr.. Cabaniss, G..
w. Norman, X. p. Trippe, DIR. ). w. Burney,
Judge King, A. w. Hammond, and the Rev. II.
Phnazee. The following gentlemen were then
nominated as the Union candidates In Monroe
ard, and Hiram Phinazee-two Wings and two
Democrats.
A meeting alec held a few days ago in Troup
county, where the people have not yet divided of
into compromise, Nashville, or secession parties.
At a meeting some weeks since, If we remember
rightly, they adopted strong resolutions on the
territorial question, without recommending any
particular plan for their division. The recent
meeting to which we have advertcd, adopted the
subjoned resolution, which, il is presumed, is con-
elusive as TO the feeling of that large and highly
INTEL igcnt county
"Resolred, That Congress having adjusted the
different questions growing out Of the subject of
slavery, by series of measures passed at It's last
session. we feel disposed to abide by such adjust
ments, although in some features unfortunate 10
the South, so long as the North shall observe
strictly the terms Of said adjustment"
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virginia Convention.

This important body has been organized by
the election of JOHN Y. Mason, esq, Pres-
dent, and-after a protracted balloting-Mr.
STEPHEN ID. WHITE, as Clerk. Both gen
tlemen are qualified for the duties of their re-
spective stations Although they both belong
to the dominant party, we are gratlfled to
perceive, from the nominations and votes, that
neither party politics nor sectional divisions
seemed to influence the action of the c0nven-
ton. The convention contains many men OF
fine capacity. For though there has been no oc-
casion to call for the display of patriotism which
marked the history of her earlier sages and he
roes, there is very high average of intellect and
information in Virginia, which will, we doubt
not, be manifest in the revisal of her organic
law. Amongst the important reforms antici-
pated at their hands are the extension of the
right of suffrage and the election by popular vote
of the principal State officers. If Virginia will
modernize her institutions and assimilate them
to those of other States, it will no doubt pro-
mote her progress in those improvements upon
which the prosperity and political influence of
every American Commonwealth must depend.
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CoLoNIzATIoN.-As series of bic articles addressed
10 the County Court of Rockbridge, on the subject
of Colonization, by X. w. Bailey, esq, the Agent
of the American Colonization Society, have been
undergoing a publication for some weeks past, in
columns, and we trust have elected the serious
consideration Of the citizens of our county. Now
that the urgent demand upon public attention in
regard to matters of local policy and State politics
has subsidized, better opportunity is afforded for
immediate action on the subject of the removal of
the free colorcd population from the limits of our
county, and their colonization in the country of
the colored man. BY so doing ii is acknowledged
that the interests of both will be greatly pro-
noted The evils to every community from the
existence of this class amongst them have been
amply portrayed; they are apparent to every one
upon the least reflection The future consequences,
resulting from the rapid increase of this population,
arc of the most startling character, unless some
steps taken for their removal The census of
1890 show that the free colored population of Vir
ginia, at that date, but l2,766. In 1910 they
had increased to Ills, and supposed TO
number about 90 600.
Reflection this important subject, should
think, is only necessary to induce action. Each
county has IL in its power 10 act for itself in this
matter. Mr.. Bailey is ready 10 operate with
citizens, and an effort their part would soon
complish this object. By act of our Legislature
last winter it is known that the sum of twenty five
dollars has been appropriated TO each emigrant
over ten years old, and fifteen dollars TO each one
under ten ycars, to aid their removal To this will
be added sufliciency 10 pay the expenses Of the
emigrant by the Colonization Society, from private
donations The most important object now being
to obtain the cmgrants for Liberia, we invite the
attention Of the citizens of Rockbrdge TO the follow
ing clause in the new CODE in operation since the
first Of July last.
=" No negro, emancipated since the fret OF May,
eighteen hundred and six, or hereafter, or claiming
his right TO freedom under negro emancipated,
shall, after being twenty years Of age, remain
in this State more than one year without lawful per-
mission"
Such free negroes can only be permitted TO re.
main in the county by the order of n majority Of
the justices Of the county, their application.
Should the proper steps not be taken for their
moval before the expiration Of the limits prescribed
in the above clause, we predict general stampede
may be looked for.-Lorington (Va) Gazstt.
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Compliments OF the Season.

The Democrats of New York, too wise to
decide upon mere question of'principle, vote
the Irregular ticket" and relieve their indig-
nant consciences by abusing, without measure,
the persons whom they are compelled to sus-
tain. Here is Senator DIcKINsoS's last divi-
dend of invective. Mr. MINTHoRNE ToMP-
KINs loquitur
care you prepared TO repent your errors and
sanction the course of that semblance of a
man, who pretends to represent, but in reality dis
graces, the Democracy of New York in the Senate
Of the United States? Although, my friends,
ought to apologize for such language in relation to
one who has been undeservedy honored, by be-
ing placed in 50 prominent position, still, truth
obEges me to say, that usually call things by their
right names; and that in speaking writing of
that individual my indignation gets so much the
better of my GOODNESS that cannot forbear the
preston of my utter contempt-a contempt mixed
with feeling of wonder that such thing should
be a Senator of the United States, rather that
being a Senator of the United States, he should re-
main such thing"
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..ArtfuI Dodgers

We notice in the Mobile Register a CORE
spondence which shows the willy devices en-
ployed by the Disunionists to prevent the over
whelmng condemnation Of their course which
is beginning to find vent in the States of Geor-
gia, Mississippi, and Alabama. A meeting
was called in Mobile for the 9Th instant, (Which
we have already mentioned } to give expression
to the popular joy and appreciation of the peace
measures recently adopted by Congress, and this
call was very properly addressed to those who
were friendly to those measures. The Disunion-
lists tried I'M every manner to throw cold water on
the proposed jubilation of the Union men, but
without effect. At length they resorted to the
expedient of challenging the Union men to,a
discussion of the merits or dement's of the com
promise measures. But this effort to introduce
disorder and confusion in the meeting of the
patriotic citizens Of Mobile was instantly seen
through, promptly exposed, and the insidious
offer declined by the committee whose duty it
was to entertain its consideration and answer it.
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African Colonization.
Latter of Rep. Mr.. Gurley,

Later OF ReB. W. Luftey,
WAsHINoToN, Oct. 10, 1850.
My DEAR STA: Anxious thought for many years
on the subject of African Colonization, and all my
observations during my recent visit TO the Repub-
lie Of Liberia, have led to the conclusion, that
no higher duty is imposed by Providence upon the
Government of the United States, than that of en-
couragng and aiding the voluntary establishments of
our free people of color on the African coast. Whe
ther we regard their interests own, reasons,
numerous, various and full of benefcence, sug-
| gested for their emigration to the land OF their
fathers The greatest of these reasons is undoubt-
| eddy the good to be accomplished, through their
influence and labors, in the civilization of Africa,
a work the mightest and the most honorable which
remains to be accomplished in the progress of the
| human race.
The establishment of the line of steamers which
you contemplate under the auspices OF the United
| States Government, will be among the most sure
and efficient means that be devised in the pro-
motion OF this vast and most benevolent enterprise,
! by making known to free people of color the
rich and unbounded inheritance Of honor, wealth,
liberty, and general prosperity which is open to
them in Africa, by disclosing to the American peo-
pie the motives which should dispose them to assist
their emigration, thus uniting the sentiments of
the white and colorcd in the United States in
scheme advantageous to both, Limited in its bene-
fits to neither but encompassing in its philanthropy
one entire quarter of the world, and that the most
miserable, and certainly, if less directly, all her
| dispersed and afflicted children.
Having become personally acquainted with the
climate, soil, resources, people, and government
of the republic of Liberia, feel assured that the
diffusion of correct information in regard to that
country will increase n-fold the interest now
| felt by the white and coiored races in the United
States, in the destiny Of that free, independent.
| and Christian State. There, will it be seem
is the inviting field for the intelligence, the enter
prise, the energy, the philanthropy, and the re-
nown of the sons of Africa; and with them once
there established virtuou5, industrious, agri-
cultural, and commercial people, our only rivalry
will be which shall most excel in Offices of good
will, which derive largest advantages from the in
| terchange of commodities, and the reciDrocaton
of those benefits which mutually attend the
friendly commercial intercourse of nations. can
| not believe that our Government will long with
| hold its favor from Liberia, hesitate to adopt
efficient measures to aid such of free people of
color as may aspire to unembarrassed position,
and the distinction of becoming beneactors to
their race, in securing free, happy, and honora-
| bic home within its limits
have the honor to be, my dear sir,
Very faithfully yours,
r. r. GURLEY.
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Dispnion-Its Causes and Consequences

There is no abstract proposition which sets
50 completely at defiance all powers Of calcula-
ton as that which pretends to estimate the
value Of the Union. To realize the tortures Of
pain, or the rawlings Of insanity, when the pulse
is healthful and the mind at ease 10 picture
the scowl Of the tempest, or the terrors Of the
tornado, when the morn is smiling and the ocean
calm; to feelin the atmosphere ofheath the breath
of the coming pestilence-requires a power 70
separate the condition Of the present from the
possibilities of the future, with which few are
gifted. The value of the Union cannot be es
timsted until it shall no longer exist. 1t may
only be known by contrasting its departed bless
ings with the anarchy, weakness, and national
contempt which must inevitably follow It's de-
struction.
But there are no data by which the value Of
the Union can be computed. Experience fur
nishes no guide, for human history has no par
allel Reason is at fault, for the consequences
Of disunion are far beyond its scope. Hereto
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-10-16

The TOBACCO CRoP IN KESTucKy.-The Louis
vile Courier Gays:
GAS was anticipated some time since, the to-
bacco crop has been very seriously damaged, and
much of it destroyed by the late heavy frosts that
have prevailed Owing TO the backwardness of the
spring the crop was much retarded and with ia
vorable fall an average yield was possible in this
section of the country. very large portion Of
the tobacco has been cut but few days, and the
heavy ross that have occurred have almost entirely
ruined it. Geographic despatch in another col
umn, from Hopkinsvillc, gives gloomy account
of the crop in that region. despatch from New
Orleans states that information had been received
there in regard to the damage to the maturing
crops, and factors have in consequence withdrawn
their stocks from the market. Our mar ket has
also presented great improvement and prices
have advanced fully dollar per hundred
pounds. The following is from the Maysville
Eagle:
"'The weather has been quite favorable for cut
ting, but the harvest is not ended in this quarter.
Large quantities OF plants, however, have been
housed. But the coolness of the season forestas
all hope that the late plants mature before
they ovcrtaken by frost. What proportion
these bear to the whole crop, or, in other words,
what will be the amount of the present crop COM
pared TO the usual average we cannot yet satisfac
torily state Z"
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The FIRST American Census.

We have been permitted to examine the
copy of an ancient and valuable record, which
shows the population and property Of Virginia
in the year 1924. This census gives "the
muster Of the inhabitants Of each Of the cor
porations and plantations existing at that date.
This includes the names, age, and condition Of
the PERSONS the date of their arrival in the
colony, with the name Of the vessel in which
they came over. II also shows the servants
and slaves, the provisions, livestock, poultry.
arms and ammunition, belonging to each.
From this census it appears that slaves had
been imported earlier than 1920, which is the
period usually assigned for their introduction
into Virginia.
We have seen no work which will be more
interesting to the historian or antiquary, none
which throws 80 much light upon tire customs
and condition Of the country at 50 early pc
riod. Those sdliul in genealogy, or interested
in foreign inhentances, will no doubt examine
the work with pleasure. We will merely say,
for the information of that numerous and highly
respectable family lately assembled in conyen-
ton, that the name Of Jennings" did not occur
upon very cursory investigation. We find,
however, many curious terms appropriated &c
the period. Amongst the arms are "snappances,
flint locks, "matchlocks," and "petronels. y
The armor consists Of "coats Of male" head
pieces, "bufe coats" "steele coats" and
"corsleis." We observe the muster Of can
cient" ensignl Thomas Savage" sc. The
aggregate population Of Virginia was i'm 1924
according to this census, about 5000.
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Vermont Legislature.

The Vermont House ofRepresentatives, after hav-
ing taken fourteen ballots for the choice Of Speak
err Thursday last, without efecting a choice,
re- assembled on Friday, and, on the first trial,
elected Thomas E. Powers, esq, Of Woodstock,
the Wing candidate, by Ill votes-l07 being neces-
sary to choice. William Mattocks, the Demo-
cratic candidate, had IS votes, and the next candi-
dates had, respectively, 9, I, and votes. Mr..
Powers received the highest number of votes on
each trial Of the preceding day.
Chalon T. Davey, esq, the Wing candidate was
chosen Clerk of the House by l2l votes. Mr.. Bur
bank, the Democratic candidate, had 20 votes and
Mr.. Clark IL.
canvassing committee was appointed in con
currence with the Senate The officers Of the
House were also appointed, and a committee on
elections.
In the afternoon the two houses met, in joint as.
sembly, and the canvassing committee reported as
followa:
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AFFRAY AMONG THE NEGROES IN THE SIXTH
WARD, NEW YoRK.-At late hour last night
while number of negroes were conversing upon
the merits of the Fugitive Slave Bill" in a frame
building situated in the rear of 81 Leonard street.
desperate quarrel took place between them. Dur
ing the conflict, tall, athletic colored man.
tive of the Sandwich Islands, named Peter How
land seized a bed-post with which he beat another
black man the head until it was a perfect jelly
He then attacked colored man and woman with
the weapon, and continued a series Of blows until
they fell upon the floor the cries of murder were
heard several blocks distant. The excitement soon
became intense, and the premises quickly
surrounded by an immense crowd of citizens, who
were very much exasperated and made general
rush to Lynch the murderer.
This was, however, prevented by strong force
of police, who seized the culprit. As the police
men were ascending the narrow stairs, the des-
Perate negro made an attack upon them with the
same weapon, and would have taken their lives but
for the active use of their clubs. The police met
with desperate resistance in capturing the muir
derer He was conveyed to the 9th Ward station
house, to await an investigation of the horrible
tragedy.
The following are the names of the murdered
and the two wounded persons John Muir
ray, killed; Francis Pappit and Rebccca Butler,
wounded.
The body of the dead man was placed upon
couch in a room attached to the premises, as were
also the wounded ones, who were nearly dead when
our reporter left the bloody scene. Alderman Kel-
ly DIR. Sweeney, and others visited the cell of the
murderer about II O'clock and, after having his
wounds dressed, the Alderman ordered him to be
closely watched and attended to-
L. 5. At O'Clock this morning we were informed
that both Of the others had died from their wounds
~. Y. Courier and Enquirer, l4M.
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SURVEYOR GENERAL or CALIToRStA.-For this
most important Office there were many aspirants,
among them distinguished personal friends of the
President But Mr.. Fillmore and the Secretary OF
the Interior, with singularly correct judgment,
saw at glance that IL would not do TO trust the
organization of the land system I'm our newly &C
quired possessions, three thousand miles from the
seat of Government, TO any but ono perfectly ia
miiar and peculiarly qualified for so responsible
position; and it is no disparagement TO the ability
of any applicant 10 cay that the gentleman selected
Samuel X. king,) for that duty has no superior,
If an equal, in the broad extent Of our country.
The sound judgment of the President and Score.
tary in their selection cannot be questioned, and
they will receive the thanks Of all interested, and
particularly when il is known that Mr.. King was
not applicant for that any other office, nor
knew any thing Of IL until after his unanimous con-
frmation announced from the Senate.
Besides the high order Of talent and fitness of
Mr.. King for the above situation, his integrity OF
character and great moral worth are az firmly and
truthfully established as will be his meridian, town
ship, and range lines in California.
Baltimore Patriot.
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STRANGE REAsoNINo.-The Albany EUening Jour
nal insists that the course of Mossrs Duer, Gran
ger and their associates, ia sustained by Mr.. Fill
more and his administration, but yet the Journal
denounces those gentlemen, and all who go with
them, boilers! IL must, confess, take J..
Racious man TO make the case out. Ordinary
Wings will prefer TO think that Mr.. Fillmore IL
quite "a orthodox as the editor OF the Journal.
Since IL prefers TO have It So willing to take
the issue profTered by the Journal and submit to
the Wings of New York whether they are for or
against the Wing Administration at Washington
The journal avows itsclf opposed TO that admins.
tration and lsbors against il daily. Who bots
nowi Has Mr.. Fillmore renowned Whia princi.
plesi This must be so, olse the editor Of the
Journal has. We say again-we take the issue.
Shall the Wing Administration at Washington be
sustained by the Wings Of New York; Let Wings
prepare TO answer in such manner shall be most
emphatic. - Troy Nv. W Wing.