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Southern shield., 1850-05-04
Correspondence of the Baltimore Sun
 WASHINGTON, April 2l, 1850.

The compromise committee, appointed on Friday last have already had a meeting, and seem to have agreed on the following:
 lst. To report a bill for the admission of CaliGorn;" and tho establishment vf rrrritu- rial governments in Utah and New Mexico.
 2d. To report seperate bill for the set clement of the Texas boundary, bva liberal compensation to that State.
 3d. To make such amendments to the law of I793, for the recovery of fugitive slaves, as shall afford security to the South.
 9th. To abolish the slave trade in the District of Columbia by extending the laws of Maryland over it.
 Little or no doubt is entertained but that all these bills will pass both Houses by re- spectable majorities.
 In regard to the Texas boundary. it is not yet decided whether that matter will come up in a separate bill, or whether, as a kin dred subject, it will be included in the bill for the admission of California and the es- tabishment of territorial governments in New Mexico and Utah. Should a separate bill be introduced, the committee, out oi respect for the oldest Senator, will probably recommend the passage of Mir. Benton's bill
 The treaty between the United States and England in regard to the Nicaragua canal has been signed, and will, no doubt be ratified. The British ambassador sacri. feed himself in the most agreeable manner in the world, and yielded precisely all those points without which he and MT. Clayton knew it would be in vain to expect the treaty to be ratified by the Senate. The British Government yields the protectorate over the Mosquito coast, as she does the right of occupancy, of constructing and garrisoning forts, 60c. The American com. pany to have the preference in the con. struction of the canal, provided the work be commenced within twelve months otherwise all other countries having the same right.
 am also happy to state that our negoti. ations with Mexico, for the Tehuantepec route, are about to be crowned with success A route practicable for wagons and mules has already been constructed, and the ne cessary funds subscribed to establish a line of steamers from New Orleans to Gautza cualco, and from Tehuantepec to San Fran cisco. The distance saved by this route, il comparison to that of Panama, will bC about 2,O00 miles, and letters from her' would reach San Francisco ten days soon CT than by the present route. The climate of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec is perfectly saubrous, and the country entirely fre' from levers.
 There has been a great Yacht race a New Olleans. The yacht "Doubloon" wol the silver cup. This fine little vessel wa built single handed by mechanic wh' erected the whole structure by candle-lgh after his daily work was done. Do yo, hear that you desponding mechanics-neve say de Memphis Express.
 The Warren R. I) Star announces tha oiU machine has been made in that tow bv which man turns out 20,0OO pills pc day It may be compared 10 the Arsena at Springfield, or any other manuiactor for destructive missiles.
Southern shield., 1850-05-04

Dj| Read the peroration of Mir. Clay $ great speech, published on the first page of to-day's paper. The awful picture of dis solution which he so wildly portrays is quite sufficient. we think, to bring any man to a proper sense of his duty who ever har- bored the most remote idea of favoring the dread alternative "f severing the bonds that unite the States of thls proud confederacv.
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 DP In subsequent column will Dc found a well written communication on the sub- iect of Education. The authors ideas are good, and are very sensibIy expressed. His views of the course too frequently pursued in the selection of teachers merit particular attention.
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DISSOLUTION,

TNVHE co-partnership heretofore existing be- N tween LOTT &J SMITH was this day dissolved by mutual consent--Doctor HECTOR M. GRANT having purchased the entire interest |of pr. J. D. SMITH in said firm. The business in future will be conducted in the name and |style of LOTT & GRANT, and they only are authorized to settle the business of Lott < Smith.
 A. J. LOTT,
 April 27, 195O. J. D. SMITH.
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STAIE OF .ARK.ANSAS.2 County of &. Francis.
 IN CHANCERY.
 William Russell, complainant,
ES,

William Strong, and Mourning Strong, his wife. Mark W. lzard, as assignee of said William Strong in Bankruptcy, Henry l.. Bscoe. Sandtord C. Faulkner, George Hill, Ebene- ger Walters, and John Drennen, as Resd. uary Assignees and Trustees of the Real Es- tate Bank of the State of Arkansas; the State of Arkansas, and the owners and holders of the bonds of the State Of Arkansas, issued to the Real Estate Bank of the State of Arkan- sas, defaadants.
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Fine Liquors, Wines, Fruits, &c,

Fine Liquors, Wines, Fruits, Sc, ENHE subscriber has for sale, adjoining Lott h & Grants Drug Store, on Rightor street: Brandy, Wines, Assorted Syrups, Pickles, Quince and Orange Jellies, Anchovies, Cigars, Playing Cards, London Porter, Mineral Water, Old Bourbon Whiskey, Ale, Fresh Lobsters, Almonds, Lobster Sauce, LoafSugar,
 Brandy Cherries, Candy,
 Preserved Ginger, Rye
 Whiskey, Port Wine,
 Cherry Brandy,
 Curaso Cordial,
 Sa q s,
 Fruits, &c. All which are pure and genuine, and offered at unusual low rates for cash
 JOSHUA SKINNER. Helo1a, Nay 4, 1850.
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Lieut.. Maury.--A Pleasant Trip in View

The superb White River packet, Lieut. Maury, passed up on Wednesday evening last. She remained at our landing an hour or two. While here, Capt. Young inform ed us that it was his intention, perhaps the trip after the next, to go to the head of nav igation on White river, which extends into the State of Missouri. A trip of this kind would be most delightful one, especially at this season of the year, when the weather is pleasant and vegetation is putting forth to gladden., as it were, the face of nature. To persons who may wish to look at the country, it will afford an opportunity of see ing a large portion of this State and part of the State of Missouri. In Arkansas, they will pass through or along the borders of the counties of Desha, Arkansas, Monroe. White, St. Francis, Jackson, Independence. Izard, Searcy, Prairie, Fulton, Marion and Carroll, and the county of Fancy, Missouri A trip of this kind would be second only to a visit to the Falls of St. Anthony. The scenery on White river, above Batesvle, is said to be grand and imposing-high, rocky precipces and towering hills, interspersed with beautiful undulating prairies. And the zest of the trip will be more fully heighten' ed by the pleasure of travelling on the Lieut. Maury, as she is already proverbalIy re- garded, through the great popularity of hel noble Captain and gentlemanly Clerk, add ed to her general good management, as one of the crack passenger boats of the day. v~~~~OOO~~~~~~O>,~
 TAe Cottom Crop.-Apprehensions witt respect to the cotton crop of the present year are already entertained. The colo rainy weather, during the month of April has produced serious drawback on the ear ly growth of the staple in various portions of the cotton region. In this county, w' understand, the present prospect of good or even an average crop, is by no means fattering. The late severe rains have hat the effect of materially damaging the plant | -~~~~o~~~~o~vU~~o~c>O0~~~~
 l Conf,med.-On Monday last the Senat' confirmed the appointment of Luthur Chase Esq, to be Marshal of the United States fo the District of Arkansas.
Southern shield., 1850-05-04

The popular voice has condemned the convention, such as it is, as premature- unnecessary--mischievous at the present time.
 Whenever the real crisis comes-if ever it shall come--a different language will be spoken at the polls.
Southern shield., 1850-05-04
The Anti. Renters.

The N. Y. Express of the 18th ult., pub fishes the following important dispatch iron its correspondent at Hudson:
 HUDsoN, April 10th, 1850.
 The anti-rent war has broken out again in Tagekanic. Open resistance has been made to the civil authorities, and nobody expects now that any rent can be collected from the tenants without the most serious results ensuing.
 The anti-renters, it is clear, are sys- dramatically organized, and freely avow their determination to resist the collection ot rents to the last extremity. The greatest excitement exists here in lconsequence.
 Sheriff Anable, with number of aids, has proceeded to the ''intected district" to serve process, and as he is not the man to shrink from his duty, be the consequences what they may, we are expecting to hear of some desperate doings. For three whole days the anti-renters have succeeded in staying off the serving of legal process, and having done so, it is Iquite likely they are bold enough now to show fight.
 When the sheriff endeavored to make an arrest, day before yesterday, a female anti renter, Qike another Helen McGregor) blew horn, when presentlya band of Sin |surgents" came rushing to the rescue. The sheriff went home, but as have said he has gone back again, determined to execute the law at all hazards.
 What the end is to be of these disgrace ful dongs none can tell, but there is room for much apprehension and alarm. Finkle is the leader at Taghkanc now, as he was during the troubles there before. He was sentenced to the State prison for his outrages, but pardoned out: he is now in the field again-bolder and more desperate than ever.
 DP The National Intelligencer says, up- on the best authority that there is not the shadow of truth in the rumors respecting the relations between the President and the Cabinet, or of the reports of change in the Cabinet.
 The Senate has confirmed the appointment O! Jas. Heudebert as Consul to Lyons.
Southern shield., 1850-05-04

A writer in Blackwood's Magazine says: "The parties ruling in the United States are at this moment making the vastest sacrifices to each other-sacrifces of great principles as well as of great interests. And why! Because, did they not do so, the Republic would not hold together per- |haps for twelvemonth; and once severed, |they know full we'll what would be the magnitude of their disaster. Mutual sacri- hces and concessions are, in truth, the ties that bind them together. Let their con- mon glory and their common destiny, let the knowledge of what they have achieved united, and what they would become if severed, once fail to produce patriotism or a national virtue powerful enough to cause them to yield sectional interest for the common good, and to forego great praty principles and objects for the preser- vation of their institutions and the integrity of their Government, and glory would soon take leave of their Israel" See how well the real ground of our strength is known abroad, and how those who are most jeal- ous of us regard the importance of our union and stability.
 The following is from the Memphis Ex- press, a mural paper, the editor of which is a Democrat:
 Our readers will perceive from a late telegraphc dispatch, that Benton and Foote have again been disturbing the Senate with their brols. These two bullies should be expelled from the Senate forthwith; and if
 men be not found there honest enough to do it, the people should take the matter in
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American Inventive Genius.

The improvements in the manufacture of percussion caps by machinery, have been rapid and wonderful. A Washington let ter, in the New York Tribune, speaking of them, says:-Formerly we imported per cussion caps entirely from Europe-thev were made by hand iabor.-Bouton invent ed machine, and the House Committee on Military Affairs report that it forms the most perfect cap ever made for the small firearms in use in our army. Fisher, an ingenious mechanic, now dead, invented an apparatus for charging Bouton's cap with the illuminate. Wright next set his wits 10 work, and combined Fisher and Bouton's machines into one, which cuts the star from the copper, forms the cap, charges it with the illuminate, presses and delivers it, ready to be vanished. Percussion caps are now made here of best quality for Army use, at 80 cents per l00O-the material costs nearly 9-IOths of that price-laber saving machinery can't we'll get beyond that.
 DEATH BY SPONTANEOUS CoMBUsrIoN.-- The following extraordinary occurrence is related in the Gazette des Tribunaux: "A few days ago, in tavern near Barrlere de rEtoile, journeyman painter, Xavier | C., well known for his incorporate habits, while drinking with some comrades, laid wager that he would eat lighted candle. His bet was taken, and scarcely had he introduced the flaming candle into his mouth, when he uttered slight cry and fell powerless to the ground. A bluish flame was seen to flicker about his lips, and on an attempt being made to offer him assistance the bystanders were borrow struck to find that he was burning internally. At the end of half an hour his head and the upper part of his chest were reduced to charcoal Two medical men were called, and recog- nised that Xavier had fallen victim tC spontaneous combustion. This conflagra- ton of the human frame is frightfully rapid
 in its progress; bones, skin, and muscle, are all devoured, consumed and reduced tc ashes. A handful of dust on the spot where the victim fell, is all that remains"
 | LiUerpool Mercury.
 It has been suggested that the best boarC of health in the world is a 'Washboard.'
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FLouR-St. Louis city Mills, S6 50 to S7 50 -Ohio, $5 75 $6 50. BAcoN-Hams, to l2c.-Sides, (clear) 7c. 
 WHIsKEY-25 to 29c. MoLAssEs-26 to 30c. BAccING & RoPE-Bagging lsc. per yd.- Rope. 9c. per lb.
 SALT.-Coarse, $l,7O $l,75-Fine, S1 go c 200 per sack.
 Iron, ) &c., per ID.
 Castings, 4 c SC. per lb. Naas, 5 6c. per lb. Poa0der, S6 $6,5O per keg. Cheese, sa 9ac. per ID.
 Sugar, 5 7c. per ID. Cofee, 12c. per lb. Candles, Star 25, Tallow l5c. per lb. Rice, 5c. per ID.
 Mackeret, $l1,50 to Sl2 per bbl. UndOtO Glass, $2,50 s per box.
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HUDsoN, April 10th. 1850.

The Senate has confirmed the appointment C Jas. Heudebert as Consul to Lyons.
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HELENA MARKET.

We publish below the prices of few of the leading articles in the Produce and Grocery line, for the benefit of our subscribers in this and the adjoining counties who trade at Helena. They may rely upon the correctness of the statement:
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The N. Y. Express of the 18th ult., pub fishes the following important dispatch from its correspondent at Hudson:
Southern shield., 1850-05-04

The Warren R. I) Star announces that a pW machine has been made in that town bv which a man turns out 10000 pills per day! Ii may be compared 10 the Arsenal at Springfield, or any other manuiactory for destructive missiles.
Southern shield., 1850-05-04

It has been suggested that the best board of health in the world is a 'wash.board.'
Southern shield., 1850-05-04

Con,nmed.-On Monday last the Senat' confirmed the appointment of Luthur Chase Esq, to be Marshal of the United States fo the District of Arkansas.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1850-01-19

1t will be seen, by reference to the intelligence from the
South, that Mr. CAMPBELL, the Wing candidate, has been
reelected Clerk of the House of Representatives We
oce that this controversy which threatened obe vexatous
and prolonged that for the Speakershp has been thus
PLY terminated. Mr.. CAMPBELL is well qualified perform
the duties of the Office and, setting aside political consdera
TONS is in other respects unobectonabe to all parties The
in which he presided the meetings Of the MEM
bes of the House during the long and exciting controversy
in relation the Speakershp elected the warmest
dalton from all parties. Few men, when placed in situation
trying without power preserve ORDER could have
quilted themselves in manner creditabe For the able
in which he comported himself this occasion
we'll for the fahfuness with which he has invariably dis
charged his duties Clerk of the House. the compliment
which has been paid him by his reelection well meted
Boston Journal
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1850-01-19
"THE SPECTATOR AT THE POTOMAC"

Wehave received the first number Of German Newspa-
per with this e just established in this city by Mr. FREDE
the principles which General Taylor into power.
In scrutiny" says the editor in his prospectus " as to
the praccablity mpraccabiy Of the which
may be advanced by the several parties into which the ct
zens of this country divided shall he guided by those
principles which the majority of the citizens of the United
States have endorsed their principles by the election OF
General Taylor the Presidential chair maintain and
spread these principles to them generally to be
knowledged and acted uponhis the aim and eneavor of
the Spectator on the political arena"
From our knowledge of Mr. SCHMIDT, induced to
place the confidence in his ability and good judgment
in the conduct of such Journal We pleased to learn
that upon his with the satisfactory encourage
of good circulation and hope that every effort
will be made by friends throughout the Union give that
support his press which, from its important objects and
the character of its conductor it fail be entitled
ing Of Smms Son, Pennsylvania avenue, opposite Jackson
Hall. 1t is published once a week.-RepubHc.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1850-01-19
FROM THE PACIFIC SQUADRON.
[rER LATE CALIFORNIA PAPERS.


The storeship Southampton, Commander HANLr, with
Commander Long and Lieutenant Emmons passengers
arrived at Panama the 2sth December Awaiting ex-
change of officers.
The ship Preb expected at San Francisco the LIST
January. On the 9th November she still at Honolulu
Crew improving, having lost twentyhree with scurvy.
The Savannah, Commander JOHNSON, at South Salta,
(Cal.) Commodore JONES at the mines.
The 81. Marys Commodore VOORHEES,, at Honolulu, via
China, on December all we'll. ..
The Massachusetts, Commander KNOX, with the commits
sion for the survey Of site for navy yard the Pacific
coast, at Honolulu recruiting men and health.
The Warren, Commander PIcKERISe, was at South
Salita.
The E,oing, Commander MACARTHUR, surveying a site
supposed to be good for navy yard near Sonoma.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1850-01-19
THE WHALING FLEET.

According to letter in the New York Tribune, there
in the habor of Lahaina, Sandwich Islands, about the 9Th
of November seventy three American whaers returned from
their cruises in the North Pacific, nearly all with
full cagoes So profitable never was known before
The greater portion of the feet have not been from port
than year. About half of them had been cruising in
the Of Okhotsk, of the Siberian coast the remaining
and more fortunate half had been to the Arctic whaling
ground discovered last year by the ship Superior of New
Bedford Some Of the vessels had penetrated far within the
arctic circle finding abundance Of whales among the ice
They frequently locked in by the floating ice-eds, from
which they harpooned several whales, without the aid of
boats The most successful vessel the ship WfNam
Hamilton which had board 400 bbls., 700 of which
she took the passage At the entrance Of Behring's
Straits she fell in with three dead whales time. The
remainder of the cargo she took in the Arctic Sea.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1850-01-19
FROM THE PHILADELPHIA PENNsYLvANIAN.
A CARD.

"A
After proracted and exciting struggle the Democratic
party in the National House of Representatives has been de-
feaed in the election for Clerk. As the Democratic nom
for that position, is due that should thanks to
the Democracy of the House for the enthusiastic and striking
unanimity with which, during days ballong was
tained They repeatedly within four of cleo
ton and Thursday, the Sd instant but for the
pected absence of Mr. WALLACE, of South Carolina and
the refusal Of Mr. BINGHAM of Michigan, to support the
regular Democratic candidate majority OF the House would
have confirmed the selection of the Democratic
proud Of the distinction Of having been the object Of this
ardent support In body where the Democratic party is
clearly in minority, doubt may be well entertained in re-
gard the choice of any Democrat especially when, in
my he has not hesaed in the discharge of his party
duties whether in opposing the Wings, in exposing the
ngues of those who profess TO be Democrats resisting
attempts array section of the Union against another.
All my friends know that felt the full force of these circum
stances and that even when receiving vote equal to liz
in full House, candor compelled me to declare that avora
BILE issue far from certain. 1t does not become me to
comment, in this place, upon the which led few
Southern Democrats to vote for Southern Wing thus
parang themselves from the of their political brethren
from the South and magnanimously deciding in favor of
those who voted for Vermont abotonist rather than
Union Democrat Nor is it necessary that should point
indignant Democracy to the in which men like DA-
vID WILMoT and PREsroN KING, sent to Congress by De-
mocratc votes, have for long weeks distinguished
themselves by promoting dsorganzaion Of Congress- lead
to the expenditure OF large OF public money, and
by constant and industrious efforts break down the Demo-
cratic party ITSELF Their conduct has been watched too in
ense rom ne hrst day OF the session ny the democrats OF
the whole Union not to have awakened feeling of wide and
rrepressble indignation. To the answering Democratic
members of the House, who, with plurality of votes,
have been defeated these circumstances return my
est thanks With many of their number have formed
friendships during my stay in Washington that will end only
with while to all indebted for marks of courtesy
and confidence of the most gratifying character In the ed
tora chair of the Pennsylvania, to which gladly return,
shall have many opportunities of conversing with those
distance, and Of using the information, gathered during the
seven last exciting weeks in such to benefit the
great Democratic pary which, whether in defeat victory,
entitled to the energies and the prayers Of every lover
of the Union. JOHN w. FORNEY.
PHILADELpHIA JANUARY ID, 1850.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1850-01-19

LINES vs. CorroS.-A Medical gentleman has just come
from the Continent who advocates the wearing of linen
next the person, and flannel to be the linen This
is not altogether new, for elderly gentleman who reached
the age Of n years. had accustomed himself this PRACTICE
and preserved robust health to the very last The choe it
has been remarked passed very enieny the nen
pared with the viruency with which visited the dis
rcts abroad this altogether from the relative cond
lions Of such localities for let any one, when with
assitude o. mind and body, put new linen garment
and be will experience instantaneous IMMIGRATION Of the
nervous system, which only be accounted for by the fact
that linen is of the conductors OF electricity.
Correspondent Of the Liverpool Mercury.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1850-01-19

A LADY DRowSED.-We grieved to record the death
by drowning Of Mrs RoBIssoS, wife of Mr.. VIM. Robinson
of Bowling Green, in this State. Mr.. R. dealer in live
stool. land returning with his lady the Alex. Scott
from New Orleans About o'clock last evening, some
twelve or fifteen miles below Louisville Mrs. r. was sitting
the railing back Of the whee-house when she suddenly
lost her balance and fell overheard The engines of the
stopped, but it being under full Roadway the me all
efforts to her unavsng Mr.. Robinson and his
brother n-law landed at house close by where the
accident occurred to the lady if possible Mrs Rob-
uson bad been married but about six months Her maiden
name Whitesdes.-LouisriNs Journal