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LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES,
Passed az the First Session Thirty fryt Congress.

x eLIc--Ne, I'll r.aaa lesgy3ss
RESOLUIiON relative to the pasmsnt y dipi1snds or
interest wsr bounty sczip s
Resolued by the Senate and Houss Of RepvesenSfipes Of
the United St0as Of AMica ii Cosgysw ssesbkd That.
the Secretary Of the Treasury be and hs i hereby directed in
redeeming and schagng the obligations upon The Govern
ment for war bounty scrip which mads sgpsbIs 70 pay
to The assignee and holder Of SUCH oigaOns al dvdsndsr
interest which have been shall be declared and apart
and passed to the credit Of the obge upon tho books Of tho
Treasury, subsequent to the date Of the ssnmspt unless
such dividends interest has been paid the ogee before
the transfer Of the scrip upon the books In the Office Of the
Register Of the Treasury the presentation thereof na
payment. ,2 at tse es
APrRovED, August 10, 1850.
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RusAwAr LocomorrvE-A catastrophe, which it is
fearful to contemplate recently sverted in London BY the
aid of the telegraph COLLISION mao oecuiso % e emPy
his engine the latter started alone full speed for London
Notice was Immediately given BY telegraph to London and
other stations snd while the line kept clear engine
and other arrangements were prepared o butrsss to recese
the runaway The superintendent of the railway sso
"a down the line engine and passing the runaway
he reversed his engine and bad transferred the caos
ing to the up pe 90 be in the chase and oveakng
the other be into a full speed and the driver Of the
engine took possession Of the fugitive and al danger was at
an end Twelve stations passed in satisfy Il passed
woowich at 6ssn miles hour, and within couple
of miles Of London when il wss arrested.
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H. WALLER,
J. P. MrLLIKEN,
SAMUEL A. ROBERTS,
Committee on administration.

Report of the Committee ON Fiscal Affairs.
We have made diligent inquiry into the expendi-
lures of the engineer quartermaster and treasurers
departments at this post and have had the reest
cess to their accounts.
The engineer department has charge Of the disburse
ments for the new Cadet barracks. 1t has dsbursed
since the 30th of June, 1S49 the sum Of $35,64l &c.
as per paper marked A, herewith transmitted leav
ing balance unexpended of $4,973 80; which, with
the amount OF appropriation now before Congress- Is
considered sufficient for the completion of the build
ing, and the Committee earnestly recommend the
passage of the same.
The new barracks is noble structure of hewn
granite. The rooms already finished and occupied
are airy well lighted and ventilated and furnish con-
venient and comfortable quarters for the Cadets.
The accompanying paper (marked 3D. exhibits q
statement Of the accounts Of the quartermasters de-
partment from which it will be seen, that the aggre-
gate Of available funds for the fiscal year end
ing June 80 1850, is $46434 TO: of which there has
been expended $2T,2lS 43, leaving unexpended
balance Of $l9216 81. We believe that the disburse
nents have been made with prudence, and due re-
gard to the interests Of the public service.
The treasurers department dsburses for the Cadets
and each Cadet is furnished with pass-book wherein
are charged all authorized articles Of clothing, equip
ments stationery textbooks &c. the order of the
superintendent, on the presentation OF which ne re-
ceives the articles from the commissary. On each
muster (once every two months, the pass-books are
returned to the treasurers office for settlement The
pay rolls are signed by the Cadets and sent to the
paymaster who pays the treasurer, and he disburses
for the Cadets.
The pay of the Cadet is now twenty -four dollars
per month, without rations and the disbursements
made for his account by the treasurer are for board
clothing, and expenses of all kinds.
In order more fully to illustrate the mode of dis
bursemen of the Cadets pay statement is herewith
communicated which explains the constitution of the
different funds and the amount Of disbursements in
EACH which is entirely satisfactory to the Committee
We approve the method Of keeping the accounts of
the Cadets, which is simple and admirably conducted
The examination Of their has satisfied that
the pay of the Cadet is not sufficient for his expenses
for notwithstanding the system of rigid economy
many Cadets debt at the close of their academic
career and many cannot avail themselves Of the re-
gulaon granting furlough at the end of the second
years course.
We would therefore recommend that the paw be
restored to the original amount of twenty-eight dol
lars per month.
GEORGE H. HAzLEToN
GEORGE r. GRANT,
II. Du PoNT,
Committee ON Fiscal Affairs.
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The Board unanimously concur in all the views
and recommendations contained in the above reports
and also in the belief that the Military Academy one
Of the most usefuand highly credtable incur country
that it has been mainly instrumental in forming the
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FRoM rHR CHocrAw NArros. We have received, among
our exchanges two papers, the Advocate and the In
tellgencer," Published in the Chocsw nation. They give
evidence of the happy progress already made in the c'za
ton Of the Indian The elections which recently held
said to have passed off without disorder Of any SORT and
temperance observed throughout The school examna
tons also took place short time since They are described
having given unusual satisfaction while they would have
been credable children Of the age and term OF cnooi-
inQ in any of the States--Norh AmerIcDi.
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utterance disqualifes man for command. We
earnestly recommend particular attention to this sub
Ject. A proper master of elocuton would in six
monins time SO transform these young men that we
should not know their voices aafs5 s
obvious that such changes cannot be introduced
without involving the addition of year to the course
OF study and perhaps additional professorship at
any rate, an increase Of the corps Of instructors
We therefore suggest finally that il be recommend
ed to add year to the academic course and to pro-
vide the requisite additional instructors. The educa-
ton OF professional man requires at least ten years
Of study Our only national institution can certainly
anord 70 carry the conductors of public works and
the defenders Of liberties and honor through at
least course Of five years discipline less by two
years than the apprenticeship still thought necessary
IA most OF the European States, to prepare man to
practice the handicraft arts, to make gentlemans
coat Or turn potter's vessel. The addition of ex-
Pense indeed, would be triding, mainly that Of new
protessorship If one be thought necessary for the
Cadets who have gone through their four years. and
tained here as with their regiments might pursue i'm
portant studies under the direction Of accomplished
schers, instead Of yepospg At other posts less favor
able TO professional Improvement. S-s ssi
year added to the four would enable the institn-
tion, without diminishing the attention now given to
exact science and the art of war; extend what
called the ethical course and to introduce such
studies as to secure that completeness and finish of
education, which seem to us to be alone wanting in
order to render the Academy perfect school for the
army and model of instruction for the country.
CHARLES B. HADDocK, -
Ef Gro. r. GRANT,
a@ JAMES S. ROLLINS,
Committee ON Instruction.
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ARREST OF A RUNAWAY SLAVE.

ARREST OF A RUNAWAY SLAVE
The police Of this city succeeded Thursday night
after severe conaict, in asesng white samsd william
l. Chaplin and runaway slave named Allen, the former be-
ing in the act Of conveying the slave who captured and
another named Garland who made his escape out Of the
District and the ownshp Of their masters towards free
State. as ftE fHTg3'aff 4ssG @
The police officers having watched the movements Of
Chaplin and ssen him leave the city about o'clock in
carriage, which be drove hmss sced him to point on
the Montgomery road the residence Of RnAscIs p.
BLAIR. Esq Here the officers Handy, WolIard, Davis,
Cox and Captain Goddard attempted stop the carriage,
in which wsre the two runaway negroes On the attempt
being made by Mr.. w. Smithis who accompanied the Off
GERS seize the held BY Chaplin, the latter fsed
pistol ball Smhs, which passed through hs hat without
njuring him. With the aid Of Mr.. Richard Bott who
also accompanied the officers Chaplin secured. after
desperate resistance The runaways the carriage having
each revolver fred several times at the officers who also
fred at the negroes Not less than twenty shots were
fred, and the fight continued for Eve six minutes
The captured negro slightly wounded nthe hack and
would undoubtedly have bsen killed had not bullet lodged
in his watch, and protected him from deadly shot It
is wonderful that Of the officers killed. seriously
injured Mr. Butt slightly wounded in the arm. Ne-
her officers Wollard Handy, Davis Cox, Capt Goddard
was injured The firing altogether in the dark there
were however, nine bullet holes in the cssgN Il was
supposed that Garland the negro who made his escape was
severely if not moraly wounded bat LEANED .. ten
o'clock last night that be only wounded n the hand and
probable he would give himself up the course last
night Allen and the abducto Chaplin, both commit
ted to Jail the rext day BY Justice CONAN understand
that Chaplin has resided in this city for the last two yes he
Of education, and said to be omhe State Of New
York. 1l sHf b3tF g33S
REauInTros roR CaArIIs.-A requisition from Cover
Thomas, directing the delivery of Chaplin, charged with
assault with intent to kill Mr.. Richard Butt and Mr. W
smitha, in Montgomery county, placed Wednesday
in the hands Of officer Handy. We learn, however, that
Chaplin will have first to be tried in Criminal Court for
abductng Allen and Garland the runaway slaves found
in Chaplins carriage the night Of the 9Th instant.
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There good reason to hope that the statue Of Mr. CAL
will be recovered from the wreck Of the Eksabe.
All efforts discover the position of the box enclosing
without avail to day SINCE when was
tanned by Lieut.. MAxwELL WOODRUFF. The box has not
yet been rise but has been identified BY the cloth torn
from its exterior seE .rt8 sYfrss &srtt,e
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WARM WEArHER.-The thermometer at Mobile on the
5h instant stood at 96 degrees from 10 to o'clock p NJ
At New Orleans the 4h the thermometer at mid day. in
building, placed measure the caloc fairly, showed
IS degrees Fahrenheit Such intense heat might be ex-
pected proved destructive Of animal life much exposed to m
nAuences The Coroner held less han four inquess
the bodies Of who killed the streets BY san
stroke, and number Of horses and mules fell dead in the
streets from the effect of excessive heat. ss
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The two American vessels captured s the island Of Con-
toy by the Spanish forces, the time Of Che Lopez excite
ment, have been finally disposed Of at Havana The brig
Susan Loud being old, wormeaten vessel sold
auction on the ash u but the barque Georsana proving
fine stanch craft to be sent to Cadiz trophy ofths
loyalty Of the Cuban subjects to the Queen Of Spain
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CRossIso THE ArLASric.-Capt. EMMoSs, the veteran
chief steward Of the Royal mail steamships sailed from Boston
in the Asia Wednesday, his hunded and srty-
eighth rogage across the Atlantic ocean, within the twelve
years last past. Allowing the distance 70 be 900
miles, he has sailed within the period named over 500 900
miles averaging one trip each Is DAYS. lMg tl aLa
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WIN. .. CHUNN,
ATTORNEY AT LAW
ELLIsvfLLE, MISSOURI,
M ILL practice in the Superior Inferior Courts of St.
w Louis, Franklin. and Jefferson counties.
All business entrusted him will with prompt
tenton. dec l1-cprf
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PROM AN ELDERLY MARYLAND FARMER-sEC
TIONAL DISPUTES.

To the Editors Of the National Lnfeuigencer.
GrxrLpsrx The People Of the United States are dssr-
Gus Of knowing what next is to be doue They win not be-
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In conclusion the Committee desire express their
appreciation of the system of police at this
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LISA avery remarkable coincidence, certainly, that
at the moment after cutting out of the "Southern
Press" the preceding Resolutions for republica-
ton, we opened in succession two Letters from
highly respectable citizens of the States Of Vir-
gina and Maryland. We cannot do better than
publish them both, as containing very respectable
evidence OF what the people Of the South really
think OF what some Of their Representatives are
doing, or, at least, thinking Of doing.
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give dignity 10 the present lie Oy connecting with
life to come. Of all men, the soldier is the last to
be left to meet the crisis of earthly being without
the light and supports of an intelligent established re-
gous belief His country should not call him to the
hazards of war her defence without taking all pains
to assure his heart in the day of danger and DEATH
And Christian people should not be guilty of the
absurdy of training its youth to neglect the Chris
tlan religion. With the deepest of the value OF
the services of the Chaplain and of the ethical studies
OF the academic course clear that there is yet
agrea deficiency in this department 1t is enough
that Christianity is preached on the Sabbath day its
great argument, and the which all religi-
Gus faith rests, in enlightened age should be made
as familiar 10 the youthful mind as the doctrines of
the natura necessary aliment of all high character
as they are the sole confidence Of the friends of civil
liberty and public happiness throughout the world.
we also, recommend an increased attention to the
study OF International and constitutional law and the
introduction OF history and the rules of evidence So
much has been said by former Boards on these sub
ects that content ourselves with saving that what
IS not taught in national institution for training
for the public service will very certainly be regard
ed by the Cadet as unimportant and that it cannot
be credtabe or safe for the leader of an army be
Ignorant OF the duties of Judge citizen He may
be called to sit in of Justice for the trial of
for their lives; he is always bound to regulate his
private and his public life by the laws of the land of
which the law of nations is a part
English composition and elocution have lmost no
place In the Academy But scholar-like writing and
clear full voice are hardly mere ornaments of sol
der they are, IN times essential to him. Crude
inaccurate, indefinite vulgar dispatches, are posi-
Ave disgrace 10 great captain and ought to UNFIT
man for an honorable post in the service. An imper
feet articulation, an indisnct, hurried, Insignificant
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FROM A CITIZEN OF VIRGINIA.

VIRsIsrA, Aueusr 10, $780,
feel inclined to say and ask you to indulge me IN saving
that il is pity that the Senators and az the
States and the People in the city Of Washington. in
Congress assembled who deeply excited on e emil Of
the dsy which still Aagrant amongst them will no, either
dispatch the business they end to do return home and see
how composed and their constituents in respec, L,
the very subject which their federal agents agi,aed
and would SEEM striving in vain to stir up the passions Of
their constituents. PUBLIUs.
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Fall and Winter Goods!

TNHE attention Of the public is respect
fully invited to the new and fashion
able supply OF Goods which have just re.
ceived and pened,-consisting Of
Fine wOCsted plaids Of all kinds:
do ALPACA, black, cold. & plaid;
do Blk silk for dresses, & fringe;
do Thread lace and edging;
do Mouslin de LANES; do. cassi-
meres, for dresses,
Calicoes, fanuels-spotted and Canton
Shawles, children's dresses and cloaks:
Dark coiored ~g;aghams, Green baze,
Swiss Goods-do. ball dresses;
Irish LINEN; linen and cotton diaper;
Brown & white damask; do towels, napkins
| Fashionable bonnets, ribbons, and flowers;
Ladies' caps, and hoseries of all kinds;
Gloves, mits, cravats, perfumeryi sc.
"A / 80
Gentlemen's clothing; boys do;
Cassimeres for pants; satinettes, tweeds.
XIV. Jeans; fine silk hats; caps & umbrellas
Plaid linseys and Kersies; shoes and boots
Brown bleach'd domestics; ticking, checks.
Together with a full assortment OF to.
bacco, some groceries; and ma1y other ar
ticles unnecessary to mention.
JACOB WOLF.
Boston Row, Nov. lS49.
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ANY person knowing a Lady Ofihs fenov,
ing description, finley will lni0rsE the uudsn
signed will be literally rewarded for al ,ros.
BILE. Tbi1 Lady raised Il this State In the ps,
ISL Of Rapides. she was a Miss Mary PER-,
married 10 the parish Of RaPides 10 Peter 4
Grimball, lived together near two years, h.d
one child = boy; Sfter that they separated sAs
left the State with d Mr.. Moore her Brother.
in.law, and the las, heard from her she VA,
in Mississippi; this is upwards o. tveuty twO
years; her former husband Peter K Grimb.ll
died in 1883. / hear she ba1 married Ax.Ig
but do not know to who, or where she liv.,.
Any person who will give me information
will be very thankfully received and reward.
ed. JNO. p. GRlMBALL.
Bayou Rouge, Louisiana, Aug, 81 ls4s.
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Attorney for Prosecuting Claims d
Washington.

The subscriber undertakes the collection
settlement and adjustment Of all manner o.
claims, accounts or demands against tho
government of the United States, or any tor
eign State or country; before Commissioner
before Congress or before. any of the public
Departments at Washington.
The procuring ofpatents, Army and Nav
pensions, bounty land claims, soldiers dues
draw backs, the collection ofaccountsagaiua
the government, all land claims, and ever
demand or other business of whatever kind
requiring the prompt and efficient seryIcesd
an attorney or agent.
A residence of fourteen years at the SEQ
of the Federal Government, with a tboroug
and familiar acquaintance with the varioa
systems and routine of public business at ~
different offices, as well as in Congress;a
ded to this, free access to the ablest leg
advice if needed, justifies the undersigns
In pledging the fullest satisfaction and :
most dispatch to those whemaY entrusrtb
business TO his care. 10
Being well known to the greater part '
the citizens of the District, as well Mt
many gentlemen who have been members
both houses Of Congress in the twelve yes
it is deemed useless TO extend THE notices
special references.
Communications must be prespaid ID
cases. Charges or fees regulated BY naiar
and extent of The business, but always ma
crate. Address, HrC. SPALDING. Ahl
jeSO Washington, D.
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TRUSTEE SALE.


BY VIRTUE ofa certain Deed Of
Trust. made by James l.. Hodge, to me
as Trustee, on the 26h day of October,
4. d. 1871, and recorded in the Proh>
ate Clerks Office, of Wilkinson county.
State Of Mississippi, in Book NJ, pages
$40 and SOL 80 Of 9TH; HI Record Of Deeds, to
secure George H. Gordon, on account
of his having become security of and
for the said James L. Hodge, on a pro-
missory note therein mentioned; and
whereas, the said George ii. Gordon
has been compelled TO pay said note, ]
svill, therefore. on
Saturday the lst day9f jane, AID. 1850,
between the hours ofl0 o'clock, A. NJ.
and 4 o'clock. P. NJ, Of that day, sell
at public auction, to the highest bidder
for CASH, at the Court>house door, inthe
town Of Woodville, the following de'
scribed property to-wit: A negro mar
slave, named MOSES, about SO years
old.
shall sell said negro, FOR the pur.
uose OF paying said Gordon, the amount
paid by himon account Of said note
with interest thereon, and costs OF thi'
sale. and make such title as is vested
in me BY said Deed of Trust, which il
believed to be good.
STANHoPE PoSEY,
Nov. q. le4q--4sm6. Trustee
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WoodyiIIe Female I%nstitute

Rn {. s. HEDGES, PrHdtA
THIS Institution Is now Ia successful
opention. and j. open for the reception OF
pupils The Principal has pemaneniiyloca'
led in Woodville. and viii spare noPain'
or expense in placing the institution among
the first in the country. The methodg az
sty4etioH IN the solid and ornamental bran
chcs OF Female Education, viii be susb' II
is believed, a. will best deyelope and nature
the Intellectual and moral faculties. Tho
discipline will be kind and parental yet
firmly maintained, while the refinement OIL
the tanners and general department Of the
pupils, will receive the constant attention
of the instructors. The Principal viii be
aided by several assistants of practical a.
hility.
T=aMs PER SESSION or FIVE NoSTEs'
Tuition in all English Branches, Sl5 TO ~
French, $40; Instrumental Music, S3O--
use instruments, IS; Embroidery, Drawing
and Painting at the usual rates. BOARD
$50; Washing 81 so; fuel and light 81
furnishing rooms, 81 60 per month.
These charges must be paid in advance
or arranged to the satisfaction OF the Pnnci
pal.
Woodville, January, %, 1850. 81 y.
0PThe very commodious and ele
giant house belonging TO Col. Hamilton
has been procured for this institution
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Nn1Ice.

THE Undersigned having provided himself
uth suitable Warehouses convenient 70 ihs
steam Boat Laadlng--Akes this method Of
informing the public Iha, be is prepared 10
receive Sndfofward the P~rOiues Oithe county,
and transact q
GENERAL COMMISSION BUSINESS.
lie would respectfully solicit a share o'
patronage. ~ S"ii"
Fprt Adams. Aug. 10, lS49.