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country, is said to be living Hopkinon, Mass His
name is JOS Walker The value of bools and shoes now
made in Massachusetts, alone is SIS, 000.C00
es.The gold mines in Virginia owned by Messrs Bamum
and Colby, Of Baltimore, said 10 have been sold tot
New York company for $4,000 They intend 10 GO nio
extensive operations almost Immediately
Co lady in New York recently enclosed $1,000 to the
Corresponding Secretary Of the New York Colonization
Society, to lie appropriated at his discretion.
o. Two candidates for the Legislature, from Culpcpper,
went Washington last week for the purpose Of fighting
duel They were arrested and bound over.
no. We are informed that the Rev. Mr.. Puisal General
Agent of the Virginia Bible Society East Of the Blue Bdge
has resigned his agency.
o. The New York Tribune states that the Bill exempt
ing Famy's Homestead from execution 10 the amount of
$1,000, has become law in New York.
made by the sale OF six barrel pistols in California up
wards Of 10000.
GA Mr.. Neet>n, of Madison county, Pa. killed
last week by being struck with g2ea fish playfuy thrown
, at him.
Sa- An old lady in Holland whose sole occupation was
housewifey scrubbed her sitting floor until she Tell
through into the cellar, and dsocated her shoulder
GA California adventurer yesterday deposited $4,000
in gold in one banks the whole being the fruit of
years enterprise and industry in the gold regions.
Va on Thursday
o. Bengough, the artist died in the hospital, at New
York, last Friday.
o. Some 400 English Mormons have reached ST. Lou.
7 on their way 10 Deseret
eS- The Grand Jury Of town in Ohio, has presented
The Sewing Society Of that place nuisance"
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SPRING CAMPAIGN.
PROCEEDINGS ON MONDAY LAST.
WINGS! TO THE POLLS!

A more determined body of Wings or more devoted
TO the good cause, never assembled in our Courthouse
than on Monday. The number Of candidates from
their pary-divsion staring them in the face in the
presence ofthe Democracy, they having candidate
in the field and threatening anotherlittle time to 90
upon--al this produced anxiety and agitation. When
the committee Of fifteen came in and reported that
nothing could be done, the state Of feeling had be-
come intense and painful. Just al this moment, J.
L. PEYToN molly stepped forward and declined the
canvass from regard to the Wing party. He will yet
be remembered. After this, Maj. WALKER, whom al
this time we did not in the house, declined aso
from the same disnterested views. 1t is due TO each
Of the Wing candidates to say that all proessed de-
yoton TO the interest of the party, while some sup
posed special and personal reasons existed for their
remaining on the field. The Democrats have bro't
out another candidate threatened, and it is all I'M
portant that every Wing should be at the polls
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CONVENTION OF EDIroRs.-The Editors of the
State of Maryland held Convention in Baltimore
last week, which, the American says, will be pro-
ductive Of excellent results, both TO themselves and
the public. "The principal ends in view were TO
break down series Of long standing abuses, which
destroy the influence of the press and humiiae the
nro(ession aud to relieve themselves from onerous
demands on their time and labor, which, from long
usage, have grown into serious evils, and in many
cases insupportable burdens"
We would like much 10 see similar meeting in
Virginia, if not of the Editors generally, those at
leas, of this section Of the State There are various
matters in reference TO which it would be we'll for
them TO come 10 some understanding. From our
comparatively short experience, we are convinced
!ha! there is hardly class of men in the country so
much imposed upon as publishers of newspapers
No Editor alone can correct the evils which he dali
ly sufTers-but mutual agreement and concerted ac-
ton will accomplish the object,
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6.h-For a safe and efficient mode of removing
such as prove incompetent inactive, or vicious.
7th-For biennial sessions of the Legislature
SIh-A just representation over the whole State
All of these were announced by us during the last
winter, aud some of them (among them, the 7lh)
more than twelve months ago and it may be infer
red what sor, of reformers we are and how old.
An Independent Judiciary, as an element of any
free political system, we look upon as the ark of
safety 10 the people and all their interests Even in
governments where civil privileges are not recog-
nzed to the extent Of rational liberty, an indepen-
dent Judiciary has been found the best check upon
arbitrary power. Under the term INDEPENDENT, we
are very far from excluding all needful responsible
ty (see the 9th head of reform ); just as those diff
fering from profess TO be very far from excluding
all needful independence The great question is,
the point at which the two may unite in the most
sale and salutary proportions We take GOOD BE-
HAyIOUR, under the AFOREMENTIONED GUARDS, as
the true answer. To BEHAVE WELL, is very broad
phrase and very sensible test throug hou the whole
round Of human trusts and agencies. The farmer,
the mechanic and manufacturer, all apply this test to
their employees in the most important transactions.
If theorists and absaclionsts in politics, would Of
tener take heed to the strong councils of business
life, very wholesome lessons nigh, be transferred
from the lower schools Of experience 10 the upper
regions Of political science.
We do not know TO what extent these views &C
cord with the majority Of the people of the County.
We would have been afraid and ashamed 10 shape
our course after knowing. Freedom of opinion, both
in the conception and expression. accord TO all,
as we claim it for ourselves; and hold TO the indie
pendence of free press among free people. as
servative OF their rights, interests and liberties
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TELEGRAPH UP THE VALLgY.-Mr BRUSH, ofthe firm
of KENT & Co., Telegraph Builders, is now in our town for
the If interesting our citizens the subject Of
tending the Telegraph line from Winchester up Inc val
ley connecting Saunon Lexington and other 'owhS' MI
BRUSH comes highly recommended as gentleman Of eA'
peence and responsibility, and the firm is represented as
fully capable of carrying out all engagements connected
with their business The enterprise is one OF much inter-
est and importance this community, and should be en-
couraged by our citizens
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g. Original articles, moderate in length and num-
Der, FOR or AGAINST an Elective Judiciary, or other
reform topic, will be cheerfully admitted into our
columns Selected articles, also, on either side and
under like conditions, forwarded with the request of
any gentleman, will receive the same attention.
Replies to our own views by known writers, and
couched in decent language, (such it will be our
pleasure to employ) will also be published by u.s.
and when deemed necessary, respectfully noticed
In all cases we wish TO be accommodated by receiv-
ing articles in due time.
We give this notice, because, so soon as the Coun-
~ Canvass is over, the Convention Canvass, IN the
full sense, will begin, and full information to The peo-
pie become the paramount duty of editors So we
shall consider it, and our enlarged sheet will favor
all we contemplate
ANONYMOUS communications, surcharged with
qubbles quick and paper bullets OF the braln' es-
pecialy such as we shall Judge 10 be wanting IN rea-
sonable courtesy-wheher published in other pa
pers or prolered for that purpose in ours, will re-
ceve no notice at our hands.
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FIRST OF MAY-The Spring term of the United
States District Court for Western Virginia commen-
ces its session in this place on Wednesday next, the
first day of May. On the same day, the cornerstone
Of the Wesleyan Female Institute will be laid with
appropriate ceremonies by the Masonic Fraternity,
The orders of Odd-Fellows and Sons of Temperance
will also participate in the proceedings.
Charity Division of the Sons of Temperance pro-
pose celebrating their anniversary at the same time,
by public Grafton and dinner which will be pro-
vided on the occasion
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eS The citizens of richmond made arrangements forre
ceiyiug the remains of Mr. CALHouN, with appropriate
marks of respect their arrival in that city Monday after
moon
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THE BENTON AND FoorE AFFAIR.

Mr.. FoorEs motion to refer BELLS and CLAWS reso-
luiiuns to compromise Committee, being under cmslde-
ration in the Senate on Wednesday the 7lh Mr. HAMLlN
moved 10 except from reference every thing relating to Cal
forna and Mr. Benton moved to amend by adding TO Mr.
Hamlins motion fourteen instructions TO the Committee
The point being raised the Vice President decided the
instructions to be in order, and Mr.. Clay appealed from
the decision Mr. Benton argued in support of the deci-
sion and in The course of his remarks alluded the South
ern Address Mr. Foote said that he had in consequence
of what had taken place in the Senate time since,
absained from replying anything which had fallen from
certain quarters. He then euogzed Mr. Calhoun and de-
Tended the Southern Address lie said that the signers Of
that address would live in the hearts Of the country when
their caumnators would be consigned to nfamy. gen.
teman and an individual who styled himself the Oldest
Senator-,he Father If the Senate at this moment
Here Mr.. Benton left his seat aud approached by the
Lobby the seat of Mr.. Foote-in threatening manner
Mr. Fooe Immediately etreated by of the small aises
to the area in front of the Vice Presidents Chair, pointing
as he did 50 revolver towards Benton Benton became
furious and amidst the breaking of chairs and the overIurn
inc of DESKS shveng of glasses and shouts and screams
Of ORDER his voice heard excalmng let The cowardy
assassin fire y"
He endeavoed to take off his coat that his heart might
be exposed In the confusion which reigned, some one
knocked the pistol from Foote'S hand The utmost disorder
egned for mnues and the only voice distinguish
able was Benton crying for the assassin to fire J"
When order partially restored, Mr. Fooe explained
that he drew pistol because he thought Benton was armed
Nh Benton said lying and cownrdy to say that
he had intended 10 arms. 1t was the subteruge OF
coward to justify assassination.
resolution directing Committee of seven to lnvestl-
gate the case was carried, and the Senate adjourned.
Mr. Benton subsequently addressed note to the District
Attorney stating thai pistol had been drawn upon him in
the Senate Chamber and urging that the case should be
brought before the criminal court of the District.
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dents of the Academy board, under the immediate
charge Of the Principal and his Assstants and all
its exercises conducted on system of its own,
uninterrupted by the interests operations of the
other department The furniture OF the study
rooms and dormitories has been chosen with pecu-
liar reference TO comfort and convenience for study
and no expense has been spared in providing the
apparatus necessary 10 render the of instruc
ton complete; giving TO Newark Academy facili
ties for private study and comfortable accommoda-
ton of students fully equal to those afforded by
many of our colleges.
From its intimate relation TO the College, students
OF the Academy enjoy many advantages not gen
orally obtained at institutions OF this kind. Those
who wish TO pursue some particular branch which
falls more properly within the College course, may
be admitted TO recte in any of the College classes
Students also Of proper age and discretion, By re-
commentator of the Principal, and permission OF
the Faculty, may enjoy the use Of the College Ii.
brary without additional charge. Admission also
may be had to the Lectures, and such other privi-
leges Of the College can be prohtably enjoyed
by academical students
The charge for Boarding, Washing, Fuel, Light
&c, with tuition in English, Latin, and Greek, ID
seventy dollars for the Summer Session, and sew
enty five for the Winter Session. The only extras
are one dollar per session for incidental expenses,
and fee of eight dollars for Modern Languages,
and fee of five dollars for Drawing, from those
who enter these classes. The sessions and vaca-
tons of the Preparatory Department are the same
as those Of the College.
Rev. MATTHEW MEIGs, A. NJ,
President of Delaware College
NEWARK, Delaware. Sept 10
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NAVY SUPPLIES UNDER BUREAU OF
YARDS AND DOCKS.

NAVY AGENTS OFFICE.
WAsHINGToN, October 4, 1850.
CEALED PROPOSALS, in duplicate for each
- class, endorsed " Proposals. for Class No. -,
for the Navy Yard at Washington" will be re-
ceiycd at this Office until IL O'Clock, m, on the LIST
day of November next, for furnishing and deliv-
ering upon the wharf, at such other place within
the yard as may be directed by the commandant,
the materials and articles hereinafter specified.
Glass No. l.-Bricks.
100, 900 best arch brick
54l 900 best hard red brick
27,500 best Berrys premium fire brick
$500 beat Mount Savage do
100 900 of the hard red brick to be delivered by
the 10Th of November, and the balance by the LIST OF
March next. The Mount Savage brick to be de-
ry's premium fire. brick to be delivered by the lat
Of March next
CLASS No. 2.--Stone.
376 perch best blue large building stone
$50 running granitestePs,S Sin rise, III nsteP
door sllls do do do Is wide
by 9 feet in length each
The building stone to be delivered by the 18th
November, and the cut granite by the lat OF March
next
CLASS No. 3.--Oak Timber and Lumber.
g. white oak piles each 90 f. long and II square
IL do butts l6 do to square 6 in.
at butt, for cart tongues
500 superficial feet l-inch white oak boards.
The white oak boards to be delivered by the l5th
November, and the piles and butts by the LIST Of
March next
Glass No. 4.-White and Yellotc Pine Boards.
(To be delivered by the 10Th December next)
% 900 suuerGcial f. in prime white pine boards,
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give satisfactory security 10 the Department within
ten days after the reception of this bid and in case
Of failure TO enter into such contract, and give such
security, Tor WEI will pay to the United States
the difference between the sums hidden by me,
Cor us, and the sum which the United States may
be obliged TO pay for the same articles"
Each and every bid must also be accompanied
with guaranty IN the following form' 70 De signed
cheney must be certified by some who is known
to the Department, either personally or by his OH
cial position
~ Tor WEI hereby guaranty that ---, the
above bidder. will comply with the terms of the ad
vertisenent for proposals for Indian goods, dated
September 20, 1850, fthe contract should be award
ed to him, and enter into bond for the execution Of
the same within the time prescribed"
H. 81
L. 81
*The contracts of former years are open for the
inspection or bidders l.. LEA,
Commissioner of Indian Affairs.
Sent 26-3taWiNnY .
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CRAsEvlLLE, IL. ID July II, 1850.
SpaINoF1rLp. June 90. 1850.
GENERAL VAPOR BATH.

4 DOPTED unanimously by Congress, through
"A the strong recommendations of numerous
United States Surgeons, and other eminent Ply
sicans, n per Testimonials The apparatus, fixed /,
portable; the position rscunbenf therefore ia
vorable the dsbtltatsd and to the sate equal dis
tribution Of heat The applications are nature
phur fume, (as shown in the United States Peni
tertiary, and esewhere,) efficient in diseases
called mercirial; In rheumatic, cutaneous. &c;
to the most salutary of the operations OF the far
famed Oriental Steam Bath, still used in Turkey
there lately studied by the undersigned, and found
to be particularly servceabe to the organs OF re-
spiration. Instructions and rights for making and
use furnished. Also, powerful, but safely grad
for and other complaints. Applied at
City Hail. east wing, first floor, Convenient for the
lame,) No. 2S and at residence of sick. Probatum
est. BOID REILLY.
Sent 9-eodtf
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Newark Academy.

BY a late reorganization Of this department OF
Delaware College, the Board of Trustees have taken
measures TO place il upon new and improved
foundation and to cndow II with advantages pos
sessed by few similar institutions in the country.
The Academy, heretofore merged in the College,
and of course subjected 10 all the evils which have
been found 20 attend the nmalgamation Of tho two
departments in the came building, and under the
Same government now enjoys tho privilege OF a
separate establishment. without losing those which
result from its relation TO the College proper
large and elegant edi6ce. with all the necos-
snry fixtures Of complete boarding establishment,
has been erected and furnished, in which the stu
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VNHE SUBSCRIBER has the pleasure Of in
Il forming his friends and the citizens Of Wash
ington Georgetown, aud Alexandria, end the ad-
jaceut country, that he stock Of Upholstery Goods
aud Paper Hangngs, II every yauety,is nov com
plete, and will surpass, not only in variety OF
styles but alec in elegance and taste, any Former
display 90 which the attention of biz patrons has
been invited-such as gltCorniccs, bands and pins
10 match; window Shades, Of all patterns aud
Sizes also plain shade, such boil holland, white
linen. and chntz made 30 order. Alec, hand
some selection Of Curtain Tasscls Loops, and bell
and picture Cords.
have also a splendid assortment Of American
and French Paper HanginFs. which for stylcs can
not be surpassed by any establishment in the city.
sso make to order feather Beds, hair and shuck
Mattresses, spring Mattresses, bed and window
Curtains, Carpets, and Cushions
Being n practical Upholstcrcr, and understand
ing the business in all its deiais, give my per-
sonal attention 10 that department.
Competent workmen will be sent. 20 any OF the
adjacent places, TO put up and arrange the differ
ent orders, when desired.
JOHN ALEXANDER,
Penn. avenue, between l2.h and 18th SITS.
Sept 25-3tawSw
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PROPOSALS. FOR RATIoNs.

HEADQUARTERS MARINE CoRPs, }
QUARTERMAsTER's OFFICE,
Washington, Oct. 9, 1850
SEPARATE PROPOSALS will be received at
- this Office until IL O'clock, Il. m, on Monday,
the llih day Of November next for furnishing ra-
tons to the United States Marines at the following
stations, for the year 1851, viz:
Portsmouth, New Hampshire;
Charestown, Massachusetts;
Brooklyn, Long Island, New York;
Philadelphia, Pennsylyania;
Gosport, near Norfolk, Virginia;
Pensacola, Florida; and
Washington. District of Columbia.
Each ration 10 consist Of one pound and quarter
Of fresh beef, three quarters Of pound OF mess
pork, eighteen ounces of bread made of superfine
flour, or superfne -four at tho option Of the Gov
ernmcnt, and at the rate Of elk pounds of good
coffee, twelve pounds ofthe best New Orleans sugar
eight quarts of the beet white beans, four quarts OF
vinegar two quarts Of SALT four pounds of good hard
brown soap, and ono ard half pounds OF good hard
dipped tallow candlcs 70 each hundred rations.
The beef required stFlll be delivered on the order
of the commanding officer Of each station, either
in bulk or by the single ration, and shal consist Of
the best and moot choice pieces OF the carcass the
pork 20 be No. prime mess pork, and the groceries
OF the best quality of the kinds named subject 70
inspec ton
No bid will be entertained Of this Office unless
accompanied by bond for two hundred dollars,
with two suretes for thu execution OF the contract,
IL awarded. The sufhtiency Of the sureties must
be certified by some official person; 10 be endorsed,
Proposals. for Rations for ls5l."
The Portsmouth Journal, Portsmouth,, New
Hampshre;) BostOn ltas and Advertiser, Boz.
ton, Msssachusctts) Bunker lliil Aurora, (Charles
town, Massachusotts;) New York Courier and En-
quirer, Mirror, EKpro.s, and Poet, (Ncw YorkO
Brooklyn Evening Star, brooklyn, New York, l..
Id Philadelphia North American sun, aud Daily
Times, Philadelphia, Pcnnsylvhnia;) Patriot and
American, baltimore MarylandD Gazette, CAL
exandria. Yirginia;) Richmond Whig and Repub-
lican, (Richmond, Nai) Norfolk Beacon and Her
aid, Norfolk, Va. > and the Pensacola Gazette,
(Pcnsacola, ElOrida,) will give the above three in
sertions each per week and send tho account, &c
companied by one printed copy Of the advertise
ment, 70 this Office for payment.
Oct lO-eotd
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FUnIE BATHS.

ITO all who are afflicted with Rheumatic COM
i plants we would say, GO and try DIR. EMEl Z
on Louisiana avenue, near Sixth street. The pee
culiarites of il are such that it effectually
this complaint. Also all other diseases of Chronic
nature such Scrofula Govt diseases of the skin,
joints, &c.
Galvanic and Electro Magnetic Electricity.
DR.. Emerson still continues to apply these i'm
portant remedial agents to such diseases and such
cases indicate their usefulness.
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IIARpERs' NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE
Il A for O.t0bcr.
Prank Fairlegh, or Scenes in the Life Of o Pr-
vats Pupi; by the author Of Lewis Arundel"
illustrated by Cruikshank
Vol 3 of the Mysteries Of the Court OF London I;
by G.. w VI. Reynolds.
Just published, and this day received. For sale
by TAYLOR Il MAURY,
Oct2 booksellers, near 9Th st.
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TRUsTEEs
John Hsgsn Samuel Stewart
Peter Conrey, IT, Henry 8. Buckner
Robert J. Ward John :. Allison
Isaac Johnson WIN. =. Lcvcrich
Joseph Walker Edward Sparrow
Maunscl White
PrTEs CoSREY. jr, President Board OF Trustees.
DIRKcToRs.
Joseph w Stanton Geo. w. Smith
John l.. Lewis Junius Bcbce
" C. Hall NJ M. Cohen
John l.. SafIarans Edv. Jenner Cox
T. W ScwCll A. Van Blbbcr
Cornelius Fcowes William n. White
J. Nor nan Hall Theo. X. McCaleb
l.. H. Barton Il. NJ. Norman
Andrew Carr G. G.. Sncthen.
JoHN HAaAN. President Of the Company.
Cow JESNER Co1E, Wee President
A. J. WEpDEaBUaS, NJ. d. Medical board oil
THOMAS HUNT, NJ. ID. s Consultation.
VI. G.. HEARTT, Actuary,
+. l. GoOLD, Attorney.
RicHARp BEIN, VI D., No 27l Magazine street,
Medical Examiner, who will be at the office daily
from l2i TO O'Clock, p. IN
BY the Charter only $1,000 is taken on single
life.
% This Company is prepared to entertain APP
piicatons for Life Insurance, and issue Policies
all sound and healthy White persons and Negroes,
At the Table Of Rates established by the Board,
which are less than the rates charged by the New
York and London Offices, and without their rcstric
tious 20 residence in the Suth. BY the charter,
Dividendes OF Profits are declared annually, and
the profits draw interest, and can be made availa-
bic at oncc 10 the extent of two Niirds Of their
amount, where The party has paid his premiums IN
D7+ California Permits at New York and London
Rates. Prospectus, Table Of Rates, and ali inior-
nation 90 Life Insurance, and all papers mecca
sary 10 effect Insurance be had at the ofhce OF
the Company.
10 Extensive Travelling Privileges arc allowed.
Or Odicr hours, a m. to p. IN.
August Fly