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The Administration.

The annexed brief but comprehensive view of the character of the Administration, and of the estimation in which it is held by the whole country, is from that independent and excellent paper the Alexandria Gezette. Itis the dictate of candid and well-inform- ed judgment, and it is seldom that there are found in any journal so many truths in 50 few lines. So obviousy just, indeed, are these views of the Administration, that we boubt if there could be found an intelligent man, not a mere trader in party politics. who would be willing to dispute their cor rectness;
 "The course of the Administration is so eminently national and patriotic that we see its extremely difficult for the opposition presses to direct any serious assaults against
 its measures. It presents no points which are open to its antagonists, for it conineslt self strictly to the proper discharge of its duties and the full execution Ot the laws. It does not meddle with the politics of the country; it does not go out of it's way to seek for popularity; it does not trim is sails 10 catch any popular breez; it does not interfere with matters foreign 10 its legltl- mate business. We have an Admnistra- ton that has already given proof that it means Well-and it is daily showing that 1t does well. As long asit pursues this course, it deserves the appreciation of the people, however much it may be sought to be ob- structed by the mere politicians of the day, who are forming combinations for selfish or party purposes"
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T H E so U T H E RN s H E L D

the Secretary of War be, and he is hereby, authorized to pay the unexpended balance of the appropriation made by the act ot March third, eighteen hundred and forty nine, for publishing new edition of the Ordinance ManneI," to the officers of the United States army employed in compiling, arranging, and supervising the publication of the same, as provided by the terms ot said act.
 Approved September 2S, 1850.
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TEXAS AND THE BOUNDARY PRoPosITIoN.-- The returns of the people ofTexas, on the boundary proposition, come in slowly. Ev- cry where, as far as heard from, the utmost apathy seems to prevail, egard to the sub- feet. We have returns from about dozen counties, in all of which, with one exception, Brazos,) there was majority in favor of accepting the proposition.
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 Savannah Ga, Nov

OaVaHaI, OaI NUF' e The friends of the Union turned out last evening m large numbers to ratify and approve the compromise measures of Congress. Spirited addresses were de- livered by number of talented speakers, and resou tions were adopted avowng their determination to stand by the Union compromise as the only means ot procuring peace. The meeting was very enthusiastic
 
 Washington, NoU. 9.-The returns from Texas show that the boundary proposition has been accepted by vote of 10000.
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vernor's Message and accompanying docu- ments.
 
 Milford Garner, Esq, Senator from Chi cot and Drew counties, died at Little Rock on the 9th inst.
 -~-~---~~~)~
 Plank Roads.
 As our State Legislature is now in session, and presenting that works of Internal lm- provement throughout the State will be ex- tensively discussed, we have thought it not inappropriate to make some suggestions touching Eastern Arkansas.
 The opinion we have formed from what information we have been able to gather, is that Plank Roads are the kind we most need and best adapted 10 our country, as we have the greatest abundance of material for con- structing such roads, while we have no stone for making McAdamized roads. We have noticed that in various parts of the United States Plank Roads have been made, and thus far have proved highly satisfacto- ". That Arkansas, and especially our DOT ton of it, does need some good roads, is a question that no one will pretend to dispute. Our county has become sufficiently popu- lous 10 justify the belief that roads will be made at an early day, if the least encour- agement is manifested by the State.
 The road leading from this place to Lit tie Rock, via the Mouth of Cache, is the one we have specially in view at this time. If we are not mistaken, the last Legislature chartered a road from here to the Mouth of Cache on White River. But we desire to see that charter so amended as 10 make it a plank road-for we really have but little faith in dirt turnpikes.
 We also learn that the Legislature will be petitioned togrant Charterfor plank road from the west bank of White river to the hills, four miles beyond, and we are as sured such road will be made. Then we could, without trouble, reach the seat of government at all seasons of the year.
 The probability is that Memphis will make similar road, leading from opposite that city, taking the track of the old militia ry road. Too many good roads cannot be made. But be that as it may, our particu- lar object is to arouse public attention to 10 the importance of making the road we first suggested, viz: from here to White rlv- CT, at the Mouth of Cache Ferry. Will not our people take some action on the subject, and ask the Legislature to grant them charter for such a road. If they will not move in the matter, we trust that our Del egation in the Legislature will act for them, and get such Charter granted as will in induce monied men to take hold of the mat tel and push it through.
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ELwooD FISHER AN ABOLITIoNIsT.- Gen. Foot in the course of debate last Mon- day, with Judge Gholson, seeing him read from the Southern Press to support his as- sertons, declared that five years ago Elwood Fisher, its principal editor, was rank abo- litonist, and he could prove it! In reading over this week an article written by Fisher in lS49, we discover this most pregnant passage, which more than proves Gen. Foote's assertion:
 "WhiSt, however, do not concur with Jefferson or the early Quakers, as to the means by which slavery can be abolished, whilst l do no think it can be done by the act of master, or by law, AM AS MUCH OPPOSED TO IT, or the cause of it, as any of them, or AS THE MOST ENTIIU- SIASTIC ABOLITIONIST OF THE PRESENT DAY"
 This is the man who caters for the en- tertainment of Southern shareholders thro' the Southern Press, and endeavors to iniuSe into Southern minds spirit of hostility and disloyalty to the Federal Government and the Constitution of the countrywide prea- ches the gospel of diSunion to Southern audience. He, like all other abolitionists is a disunionist. We think it time for Southern men to see that this abolitionist does not wax fat and kick from the povender they give him.-Aberdeen (NiSs.) Iadept.
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PRESIDENT FILLMORE AND THE FUGITivE SLAVE LAw.-W Washington, Oct. 3l.-lhe President has announced his determination to enforce the fugitive slave law, let the consequences be what they may. Ii ne- cessary he will protect the U. $. Marshal' in the discharge of their duty, by calling 10 their aid the U. $. Army.
 HUzzAH FOR FILLMORE.
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PRESIDENT FILLMORE AND THE FUGITIVE SLAVE LAw-The following incident is told in letter from the Washington cor respondent of Tuesdays Richmond Enqu'r:
 "A distinguished gentleman from the West-an X-Senator--caled on MT. FILL MORE, and, after the usual courtesies, was asked by the President how the fugitive slave bill was received in the West. The lreply was that the law, although unpopular in his State, would doubtless be enforced |The remark was pIayfully made that, as the President was sworn to preserve, protect and defend the constitution and laws he (he ex-SenatoD presumed MT. Fillmore would execute MiS laW. 'To the very let ter, sir was the instant reply of the Presi- dent-'to the very letter. sir, whatever may be the consequences
 The Washington Union relates another Incident, in which it is stated that the Presi- dent declared that he was determined to ex, ecute faithfully the fugitive slave law, and
 would appoint no man to office who might
 be called upon and would not zealously co,
 operate in its execution.--National lntel
 gencer, % inst.
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GAYoso.-See the card of this fine Mem phs and White River Packet. She IS un- der the control of experienced and most gentlemanly officers, and is very punctua in her arrivals. Orders sent by her will be most punctually attended to.
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 MeU York Elections.

We learn from J. c. Palmer, Esq, who reached home last evening, that the Wings have been successful in the recent elections in New York. Washington Hunt, Whig is elected Governor by about l4OO majority of the Congressmen elected, l9 are Wings fl democrats, and Free Soiler; the Wings have majority of 34 on joint ballot in the Legislature.
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For want of room we have not published Gov. Roane's Message. We shall perhaps next week notice it at some length. His Excellency, we discover, would like to, ii he thought it popular, take sides with the fre-eatng chivary.
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Milford Garner, Esq, Senator from Chi cot and Drew counties, died at Little Rock on the 9th inst
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We are under obIlgations to W. E. PRES TON, Esq, the talented and highly esteemed Whig Representative in the State Legisla- ture from this county, for copy of the Go- vernor's Message and accompanying docu. mentS
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T H E s H IE | D.
m Mcm .MzN A -AM mg MA
Saturday, Nov. l6. $50.

ENFORCING THE LAw.--There having re- gently been some opposition to the Marshal arrestng fugitive slave, in Boston, the President of the United States very prompt ly ordered IT. S. troops to the spot to aid in the enforcement of the law. MT. Fillmore is just the man to discharge, faithfully and ftarlessy, the duties of his high and respon- sble station.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-08-01

The Governor. when he deem ell ii exreil-nt niohl be
authorized to require the advice OF the Attorney General
lfeasger and Auditor who would we'll suppl, the PLACE
Of the present Council and thus save to the State an an
nua expenditure of 5000.
TIE JUDICIAL. DEPARTMENT.
The Judges should be chosen for term Of wears. BY
the voters within the circuits which hey arr 10 pre-
side respectively and they should BE- made negihle far
second term. Under this plan while ihet ndependencs
VII be secured the Judges will not be ptiprtudn
sble and they VIII be saved ltom all temptation TO rart.
ay cofrupuonor nther abuse during he term of Office
am well persuaded that very general error prevails
among the people as 10 the constitutional powers of The
County Courts. Under The present constitution The
County Counts have M 'wer, except what has been
conferred upon hrln by ordinary acts Of legislation save
The following: They are 10 recommend to the Execu
tive table persons be co nmis>ia ed Justices of The
L ace and 10 receive the offices OF Sheriff and Coroner
aud they also have the power appoint Constahes and
their own clerks the Tenure OF thcsa Ollie being fixed
by law. Every other power / ese eolts exercise aud
every ght winch thy ENJOY, has been conferred upon
them by the legislature, and the people lnpht al any
time heretofore if they had willed IT, have Invested
them of the same, by requiring their Delegates 10 the
Legislature To do The question then recurs, what
are my views in regard to chicago in Their constitutions
II powers la answer. will say, that would change
the IN dc OF cr allrg Juices Of die AID make them
elective by the people. In all other respects should
do nothing 10 interfere with the present system of Coun
~ Courts, in all It's judicial attributes.
ihele are two other reforms strictly falling under
either of the foregoing heads. of which, am decided
and strenuous advocate These relate the ripht of sui
agr, and the proper basis OF repcsenalion-Ihe night
OF suilage should, think be extended ta free white
male citizens Of the Communicable o. the age Of twenty
one years WHO have resided Tor twelve months in The
counties in which they ,ier vote and have paid the
ax,s. whether Of State County with which they have
been lawfully ass ssel am in favor toe of restricting
each VOTER in the exercise OF this right the sing eoun,
~ in which he resides
r
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TO THE VOTERS OF

! am candidate for your suilrages for a seat in the
Convention reform the Constitution Of the Stlte
have been induced TO declare myself candidate at so
late riud in the canvass, by the solicitations Of nu
merous friends urgently made, that coull not ress
them Candar requires, and 1t Is your right to demand
that should lnd ate my views upon the various chan
Ges which proposed To be made in the present Cons
tuition and begin by declaring my belief generally
that Improvements and to be made n all three
departments of the Government-Legislave,E Executive
and judicial
am. however. in favr Of reform ont and do not 90
for destruction. would retain all Of good that exls S
under the present system and would only advocate chan
ges, from which we may reasonably expect amend
ment.
With this general declaration the disposition Of
mind with which, if elected should proceed the dis
following synopsis will briefly Indicate the reforms which
deem desirable. They shall be fully elaborated in
public addresses. on evry occasion of which can avail
myself before the cleo ion, and in personal conversation
with the voters.
THE LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT.
The Senate Of Virginia should have concurrent power
with the House of egaes, To originate all bills except
those making appropriations Of the public money. This
change will that body, from entire ideness in the
first part of their session, and from hasty and advsed
legislation for the last few weeks just preceding its adj
lonrnment and will expedite The general business of leg
isatlon The sessions OF the legislature should be ben
nal, and lis patronage should be diminished
THE EXECUTIVE DEPARFME
The Governor and Lieutenant Governor should he elec
ted by tle people and the Executive Council abolI he'd
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1t is manifest therefore that from he agency of causes
before referred TO and your Internal improvements we
ramdly approaching that homogenty If interest. that will
eradicate all jealonses and heart hnrnings; when shall
be IN fact one people only remembering as geographical
facts lhai mountain divide US
Entertaining the foregoing views. Mossrs Edit RS let
Inc conclude my letter by declaring TO you lha II had
the power Ia morrow to iheratc every slave in Va and
10 compensate the owners that would not do il unless
could also remove them from amongst and settle
them elsewhere. The two races carnot exist together
They forced upon by the cruel policy of HE
Mother Country. aud As we are bameless for there IN
toducon, and IN fact the master be plted than
the slave am content to await the Ways of kind pro
violence Tor solution of thu difficult assured as am
that causes, now in operation, will diminish If no, 10
move the evil from beloved Virginia few generations
f., pnpp
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10 Hotel Keepers.

4 GENT .EN \ n, (vith without, small family who
~ sheen engaged IN Hotel Keeping all his lie, In the
counties o tumht Hand Buchmham, r,nce Edwa Camp
bell AppomattoS, and Nookhtidgc, well acquainted IN
the adlnunng ronntes and large any
House wishes To get situation int Hotel lie will take an
interest In the House, small salary Any informal
ahaind hy applying 10 Messis toss Woolson o the l.o
publican, John l. Shelds ot tn, Nnruian, Charles W
Stathnm, banie Wilson, Jr, T. -. thi,suan, on W. II
Rome, Esq ynchbmg, col $ y MeDoalmond, Appumat.
tor II and lienry + Boeoch, do.
Aug WIN
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RICHNlOND..Iuly o5. 1850

rOBACCO-Thc marke, still conrituc4 animated at
the following quo,aons Iugs s. 50atS leaf a. so
atll 50. general sa"si extra manufacturing Sl2at25
FLOUR S',uayln Is held at So n s. So and
Richmond s. 2Jai5 81. Purchasers arc not d ~ ,scd
to pay these rates. and therefore nothing doing The
receipts are light No new country yet in market
WHEAT 10 10 81 Il pr bnsheI.
OATS-We quote 10 cents per bushc the selling
price.
RYE-A good demand Tor distlliug at6s cents pc,
hushtl Tor nextfa primo article.
WHEAT DFFAI4-lIrnwn- Stulla 30 cent?; SHIP
Stuff, 80 cents per bushoI. Tho supply Of Bran and
Shmt' in the honIs at milefs entirely exhausted.
CORN MENa-S0 to - cents per bushtl,
PROVISIONS
Wcqnoc new city cured Bacon at 7a7s els hog round
Western sides 6.aGl shoulders 5a5i; "Queen Civ
hams l0i new Hams Sac cts. Lard, IN bbls TAI
cts; in kegs. Jas, cts. per H.
BUTTER Mountain frkin. ial7l cts. per TO- for
superior article; ordinary article may be quoted at
to cents.
COFFEE With continued limited demand. pr
remain as las repuIed, with tendency 10 advance
Rio 9'alOi tognayra 9ial0!; Java lal3,
MOIASSES- usual at ihs season. cortinncs
quiet but higher prices asked say from Cuba 23a2G
cts; Porlo Rico 27a30 cs New Oran, % 30 cts pei
gallon.
SUGARS.y-A bitter demand Ia4 prevailed this
week, advance OF &C. has bo-n established on all de
scfpnon, caused chly by reduced stocks aud small of
ierngs in the Northern cps We quite n. O,leans
5.,G. and Porto Rico 5,a7.. ctl
FLAXSEED 81 lc--none arriving
ClONFRSEfD-&isa 81, per bushel dnl
BFESWAN-22 % cts. per 10.
olI-Wintor sperm, beached. 100 els unbleachel
20 cts; whale 50 cents; soa 90 Is els Iinsnod 70
75t., Tanners Oil 49, 10 Il. Lard Oll 65c.
COAL-l0 to IL cents Fer bushel; best Clover IL
lS cents.
CANDLES We quote ialow Candles Hale cts
lluhs pntent lie; Jlckson's do l2sc. Paapsco nda
nantlne 2G'21 cts; spemaco 13 to II cts; Cincinnati
adamantne 26,2S eta.
FEATHERS - 30 cts per H. for geese.
FISH ! cu IIerrings So So Nackerc-No
3l3-2. 80, 81 rs. Shad in market.
IIlDES-Green sailed cents per h.; Calf sailed 81 !
cents to 81 Ia ch;Spanlsh ~ 10 cents.
IlNlE-Sales Of Ihomaston al 81 from tho wharf,
ald Camden 9Oc.
PLASIER-Lump, So, from the wharf, scarce f; on
the Basin 81. tierces Of 500 pounds ground 81 45.
SOLE LEAIllER--Good 10 to l9c.; danage la
l6.
SALT--4l SO from store; 81 10 from wharf.
FREIGHrS.
Nothing dung IN foreign reighs.
New lork-f'lonr. per bbl., 10 cts; Coal, Sc. por
busl'e Tobacco, 81 per hhd boxes Is els.
Boslon-Flour 20 cents; coal, none shipping; Tobacco
per hid, 81 50; boxes 90 cents.
Baltimore Coal 3 cents
Phllade phia-Flour 20 cents Tobacco 81, per hid ,
20 cts. for boxes; Coal 81 per bu,el, Philadelphia
measure.
On The Canal-Io LynchbuIg and intermediate pla
CeS 10 cents peT 100 lbs
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o u BTU A II Y

Died Al Norwood in the county # Bedford on the lGth
inst William II. Lowry, aged Il.
Mr.. Lowry was man of strict integrity and great
kindness OF heart lie had fulfilled faithfully The social
dui les which deyoved upon him, aud died regretted by
numerous relations and by the community. OF Which he
a lnnnlhnr
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CASH For NEGROES.

WISH opurchasc number ot LIKELY NEGROE
] for which will pay the HIGHEST CASH PRICE
All letters addressed at liberty, bedford county vii
receive prompt attention. w. e. HEWITT.
Aug 1-ilts
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n Guide 10 .yso.isfr0,es.

NiTllii practical iouns lot the discharge Of their duties
w out o eonrB to which added pecrden,s Tor the
USE ol seeutps, Sheriff., tooners Cons,ables fschea
tors, Clerks, Se adapted to the Code Of Virginia, by
Joscph Mayo, Counsellor at Law and Public Prosecutor in
the llasmg Court o Richmond Just received and Tor sale
by JOHN =. WRIGHT
Iuuc II
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.N'OTZCl.

I WISH 10 HIRE, immediately, number OF NEGRO
! MEN 10 work on the Canal between North River and
Buchanan by he month for the balance of the year
High prices will be paid IN cash, the work Is done,
adv in first rate hands. Apply 10 Samuel Meteor
hr I.ynrhhufg, wha authorised 10 hire. MY hands
have enjoyed good health since they recovered fran measles
II months apo. tiiAS. SCOTT.
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Very respectfully yonr friend and servant,
Holm IIIOMpSDN In

p. s Allow me TO say that advocate the bill which
passed the Legislature at its last Session appropalny
money, TO remove the free blacks 10 Liberia They are
great evil amongst us. they corrupt the slaves and
stated MI. Jelels1n. ARE the objects of envy the
slave and of jealousy To the master" Hundreds Vet,
thousands are in the State who have authority STAY
but being without means 10 get away and settle else
where, the Court and people do not execute your laws
but now thai there l. provision made remove aud
tie them the law will be executed J. J.. in.
Republican Will please copy.
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BY oder Of the Committee.
+. b. DEANE, JR., Chairman.

The Chief Marshal, has reported The following, as the
order of the procession on The occasion:
!. A TIeatsa. dawn by black horses.
2. White War Horse, neatly capatsontd, with
craze, led by groom in white, Grape On hat
3 Orator and officiating Clergy, in open Baropche.
a. The Rifle Guards, in open ranks on either side OF
the above, with reversed arms banner in mourning.
5. Offices and Soldiers, who served in the Mexican
War, or of the u. ). Army, in double flies.
=. The lynchburg Light Infantry, in double files,
arms reversed; banner IN mourning.
z. Volunteer Companies OF Campbell, Bedford, Am
herst and Appomaex, preceded by Military Officers OF
the and of those counties in Unfm far as prac-
ticabe; all Of ,rhom are hereby invited 10 attend.
8. The Masonic Fraternity.
g. The Band nth Grape on lcf arm or on ist1t
mems.
10. The Mechnnic Artillery, with two Cannons, with
banner in mourning.
II. The Young Mems Debating S,ce,y.
II, The Order Of Odd Fellows, with banner in mourn
Is. The Pendeton Division of Sons of Temperance
II. The Abner Clopton Division of Sons OF Temper
ance.
Is. The Lynchburg Division of Sons of Temperance
l6, The Cadets Of Temperance, Section No SO, all
with banners.
IL. The Hose Company width Carriage in mourn
ing.
Is. The Citizens, on foot
10. The Rev. Clergy, on horse back.
20 Judges Of the Circuit Counts, on horse back.
81. Members Of the Bar of the town and surrounding
counties. on horse back
90 Mayor and Aldermen of the Corpora.ion on hors
back
90. The President and Members of the Common
Council, on horse back.
"a. The Leesville aud other Trop Of Horse of Camp.
bell. Bedford. Amherst aud Appopat'ox.
%. Citizens on horse back
The Marshas will appear in Military Uniform, as
far as practicable, or with scars and Grape left arm
ID. ROBES, Chief Marshall
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RT.v:IvV.1Y

I>ROM my residence, NEGRO MAN named JACK,
Il about the 23d OF June. The said about iv
high stout built, and about wcnlysix years of age.
His comp black the left hand is di by the
bending Of the ends OF the fingers and the loss OF the thumb
II is believed that Jack lurking about Lynchbnrg For
has apprehension and delivery to me viii paw liberal
ward. DOLLY JONES
Aug / 81
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lkiyillcllal.

The President aud Directors OF the i.ynchburg Hose
and Fire Insurance Gnnplny, have declared dividend
of four per cent ont o thu profits Of HE last SIX months
payable 10 the ST ckhod'rs on aud after tho 5,h Au-
gust.
By order Of the board
NJ. W.DAFENpORr, Secretary.
Anu I--2t
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CHsh fOI. IkhPuf.

The highest cash prize given or all Mefchant,bie Wheat
delivered al p" Lumber hanso On the Basin Messs q \
u. Steptoe authorised la purchase wheat rs ton
slant supply Of Rock aud Ground Plaster hopt hand
STEP roe "a IAlIAFI.RO