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TINE VI !. se ET ECEs

WINCHESTER MARKETS.
HIeek Ending Aug. o..
FLoUR-S4 so a So 90.
HERRISGs-S 50 % u 5 SO.
SHAD-S9 ai0 so.
BAcoN-6 | &c. per ID.
WHEAT-95c. 100
OArS-40 a I5c.
CoRS-S5 I 7Uc.
RYE-S0c.
LARD-7c per 10.
PLASTER 81 90 per ton
FEATHERs-30 a SIC.
IpoS-$95 Il 100 per ton.
3EEswAx-20c per ID.
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LIVE STOCK MARKET

LIVE STOCK MARKET.
RICHMOND, Aug. 9. 1850.
Brxr-Seals Weight-S So 75a SO IS, Extra quality will
command higher price
Hoes So SIS nett; market dull.
MUTToNs-$2 So nett, as in quality. 49,
BALnAoiH Aug. 9, 1850.
BgEr-Scale Veight-S3 20.
Hoes SIS 90 SIS 30, no demand.
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ST.Lh LATER.

A T the Store of Charles II. Ball. Opposite the Specta
IN tor Office, may be found fresh supply of FNuir:
and CoxrEcrlosARiEs, consisting in part Of Lemons, Raj
sins, Prunes Figs, Cton, Dried Cprrants, Almonds Pc
cohs &c., Sc Also every variety Of Candy. all Of whci
will be sold low they be had any other esiabs
ment in the place.
August H. 1850.
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s ALE OF il ND .

VIRGINIA AT Rnes held in the Clerks Office Of the
Circuit Court of Augusta County, August Srd looo'
Martin Kndig-PlaiElia,
AGAINST
George Conner ). Kan Benjamin Kindg and John Shi-
rey-Dpfendans,
The Defendant Benjamin Kindig, not having entered
his appearance and given security according the act OF
assembly and the Rules of this Court and appearing by
satisfactory evidence that he is not inha3iant oil tins
Commonwealth 1t is ordered that the said Deendan, DO
appear at the Clerks Office of our said Court the hst
Monday in October next and the bill of the Plain
f aud that copy of this order be forthwith inserted In
newspaper printed in Staunon, for two months sue
cesSvey and posted at the front door Of the Court
r. &. glNNEY, 6, C.
August 7, l8So~2me
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Stone Enre.

WE have just received beautiful assortment. Of STONE
W WARE, such as Jugs, Jars, Crooks, Chdrns, &c.,
&c., assorted sizes.
ALSO-l5OO lbs. of prime BACON Sides, Shoulders
and Hams WHITE s. co.
SIaunion, Aug. 7, le50-4t
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" Office.

,ENHE tuition bills of the phgfnia Female Institute have
Il been placed in the hands Of Major WN. Fl. HARTMAN,
who will hereafter be the Receiving Agent.
Patrons will please make payment TO him.
r. H. PHILLIPS, Principal.
Stanton Va July 81, 1861.
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RICHMOND MARKETS.

, RICHMOND MARKETS.
Week Ending Aug. 8.
FLouR-S5 % a SIS 80.
{ CLovERsEED-S4 80 a S.
HEsRlNes--S6 %.
iSHAp, 50 rs.
BAcoN-$7 90.
; LARD cts. IN Kegs.
WHEAT ST 10.
! CoRN MEAL-S5c per bush.
/ WHIsxEY-Rectiiied, 26c.
5 BurreR-Firkin II a IL Q.
; PlAsrER--$3 so.
) SALr.-Sl 40.
! CoRN-70c.
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NUST' RECEIVED,

EOSE IsECEEF liD,
A LARGE quantity of Iron Of Hydragen, the most con-
IN venent and valuable preparation of Iron now in
Also, Sellers Liver Psand Cough Syrup; Liltles White
OIL, for Horses Jayne's ExpecIoran &C., &c, all Of
which are sold very LOW by
Stanton, July 81, 1850.
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EUST RECElyED.-A lot Of superior Muscat and
- Claret Wines, French Cordial and Cherry, and Bran
d. Cherries Call at No. s. X. NJ. CUSHING.
July "a, 1850.
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LAST NOTICE.

COME THIS WAY.
fBNflE Subscriber wOtid respectfully inform the public
that he is in constant receipt of
Fresh Oranges Lemons, Raisins. Citroas, Currants,
P1,nes. Dates .4lmonds Faberts, Pecons Palm Nuts,
English Wai,uts. &c. and in fact every things usually
kept in his ne which he will offer reasonable terms.
July "a. 1850. K. NJ. CUSHING.
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LOOK AT THIS!

July 81, ls50.-30d.
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BOB BlANTo

June &c, Is5o.-2m.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1850-06-29

and 10 whom alone can be safely trusted The Supreme
Court has no interest against Texas Its interest is main
tain the claims Of right and justice and to preserve the bar
mony and perpetuate the integrity Of the Union. 1t is
independent by its Of office, and
by the constitutional guaranty its members Of undiminsh
ed salaries while they remain in Office and is every
entitled to the highest respect Il is the only tribunal to
which cam with any proprety refer question Of this
II intended, among others, for precisely such
troversies That, sir my opinion; and trust it will
ceive the sanction Of the Senate.
The subjec. was further discussed by Messrs. RUSK,
FOOTE, CLAY, aud BERRIEN; when
On motion of Mr.. FOOTE, the further consideration of
the bill was postponed till twelve o'clock
And then, notion the Senate proceeded the consde
ration Of Executive business and after time spent there
in the doors opened and the Senate adjourned
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Lfok HARVEsT.-Having recently received large and
complete assortment Of implements for harvest am pre
pared to supply orders for Grants Patent Premium Grim
Cradles, the best in use.
Wilcox's Patent Revolving Hay Rakes.
Genuine English Waldron Grass and Grain Scythes
American do do a.
Yankee Spathes, patent and plain, and
Hand Rakes Of superior quality.
I HAVE IN STORE:
Grants patent Tanning Mills warranted to clean m h,.h
els Of wheat per hour. ' " 'usn-
Bogrdus and other horse powers and Thrashnr M,chn
Persons patent Seed Drilling Machine. '"s''"s''
osether with every variety Of Agricultural Implement,
CURED Tor farming purposes. All Of which are Offered mon
reasonable terms FITZHIJCH Govt - upon
National Agricultural Warehouse, 7,h street
june is-2aw2wifcp ~ 'uee- ]
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Mr.. THOMPSON, Of Mississippi, raised the question Of
order that the bill before the House granted land to soldiers
Tor services rendered to the country This amendment was
entirely dleren il being pre- empon bill in s character
The CHAIRMAN ruled the amendment out of order.
Mr.. HOAGLAND moved to amend the amendment by
adding thereto the following
find proried further, That all soldiers actually mustered
into the service the Uuited States 10 serve IN The late war
with Mexico, who taken to the seat of war; and dis
charged by reason Of disability but who received
their bounty because of the of certificate in due form
from surgeon of the army, shall be entitled to and receive
the quantity of land to which they would have been
entitled had they received such certificate"
The question was taken the amendment and it was
disagreed to.
Mr.. EVANS, of Maryland, moved to amend the amend
.ment by adding thereto the following
And all the sailors and marines of the forces which
have any time been engaged in battle with shore batteries
gained have actually served with the land forces against
the enemy shall receive hundred and sixty and
Mr. THOMPSON. of Mississippi, rose to question of
order He desired to know whether this amendment In two
shapes had already been voted down. and whether
this was moi the same n7ubstance those voted down
The amendment disagreed to.
Mr. CONRAD moved to amend the bill by adding thereto
the following
BE further enacted, That one-tenth of the nett pro-
ceeds Of the sales of all public lands in Louisiana shall be
apart be applied under direction of the Legislature of
said State the maintenance of the evees embankments
on the banks Of the Mississippi river, within the limits Of
Mr.. THOMPSON, Of Mississippi raised the question of
order that this amendment irrelevant the subject under
consideration.
The CHAIRMAN ruled the amendment out Of order.
Mr.. CONRAD moved to amend the amendment by adding
thereto the following:
"Propided, That al officers soldiers who have been
actually engaged battle shall be entitled to the quan
six months"
After debate by Mesas EVANS, Of Maryland, vENA-
BILE, and MASON
The question taken the amendment and it was dis
agreed to.
The committee then rose and reported progress, and
The House adjourned.
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MONDAY, JUNE "a, 1850.

TAYLOR,
The question was taken on the amendment and it Was
lived.
Mr.. KING of Massachusetts, moved to amend the amend
ment by adding thereto the following:
Provided That the officers, non-commss0ned officers
privaes musicians the old 4h regiment Of the Uni
ted infantry who enlisted before the Of
the of lSi2 and who actually performed six menths
prior to during that war; shall be entitled to all the
benefits Of this act"
The amendment was disagreed to.
Mr.. HARRISON moved to amend the amendment by adj
ding thereto the following
"Sec. q find be further enacted, That no transfer OF
land granted virtue this other law giving boun-
ties OF land officers musicians, and pri-
Yates shall valid unless the contract therefor
letter Of attorney giving to sell convey shall have
been executed after the shall be issued and delivered
to the persons entitled thereto"
After remarks by Mr.. HARRISON, the amendment was
disagreed to.
Mr.. SACKETT moved to amend the amendment by adj
ding thereto the following section
ss.7ld be IL further enacted, That any inhabiant OF the
United States who shall file his affidavit with the Secretary OF
the Interior that the land real estate
personal property Of the value Of thousand
dollars and who SHALL h proper person, go into the
public ands subject private entry and shall continue
actually occupy and cultivate the for the Of three
years. shall be entitled receive patent therefor securing
him the title thereof in fee and such occupant shall be
entitled hold such possession against any person persons
claiming claim the same and the land occupied shall
not be sold during such occupancy The right the
sion given under this shall be asgnable but all rights
under shall descend the widow and children Of the
pant Every person claiming title under this act before he
shall receive patent therefor shall pay into the Treasury
for eighty three dollars and for hundred and sixty
Eve dollars the Of survey and title papers,
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wish press upon the attention Of the Senator from Texas
who trust will allow say am his friend. You place
in this attitude You get up say that the title you have
clear, that were it arising between individuals
honesty would silence the mouth of the opposing claimant
Well sir how then you, you have that title clear
clear and ndspuab you claim do you think that South
ern men will pay for title which they opposed your
retaining and thereby abstract from you title which they
would prefer that you should holdf
Mr. FOOTE Will the Senator allow me to inquire how
he con assume that this be procured for the purpose
making it free soil If thought that would be the result
would not vote for it.
Mr. UNDERWOOD. My opinion is that when we pro-
hbt the territorial legislature from establishing introducing
canaw and my opinion that slavery cannot be taken there
under the operation of this BILL That depends upon con-
stuona question: which has been discussed for the last two
three years. NV opinion has been expressed on that point
two years ago. that the constitution will not carry slavery
there know that the Southern mind against that opinion,
but the Northern opinion equally decided that the contu
ton does not authorize the introduction of slavery On that
subject there is difference of opinion among the lawyers
the South have and again expressed my opinion
on that point say, therefore, this bill is passed
the question of free soil is settled to New Mexico
Now, then, put it to my friend, If your title is as you
suppose il to be should be willing to pay millions for that
title when would have you keep the territory II
Is clear that it is yours do want to give you dolsr
Tor it. II II your land, keep t. perfectly content
stand up for your rights. But of different opinion
And trust my friend will allow the degree OF
conscientiousness in this opinion that allow to him. If
am compelled to into the history Of this NATTER with
gard to the title have papers, documents and books every
page of which can REFER that bears upon this question Of
title But this Is not necessary the present time The
question sj is matter of sufficient importance to 70 into
the judicial tribunal Of the country n you have title do
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in the resolutions of annexation.
Nor do think that any of the arguments by which 1t has
been attempted prove that Texas all the lands upon
the Rio Grande and the AID degree of north latitude,
auire any additional strength from the map annexed to the
treaty upon which the Senator from Texas Mr RUsK) has
90 much relied That map, and the southern and western
line Of New Mexico laid down 10 it. referred to and
made part of the treaty for specific purpose They are
conclusive only to that purpose, and have more effect
upon any other purpose no more validity in settling the ques
ton of disputed boundary, than they would have in settling
the latitude and longitude of every town marked on the map
or the length and of all the rivers deneated upon
is conclusive only that portion Of the southern bouH
Diary Of New Mexico which by the treaty thereafter to
be the boundary Of the United States While, therefore,
think that Texas has good title to that portion OF
country which lies upon the lower Rio Grande am willing
to make some adjustment upon terms OF hberality am
willing concede Texas all the country which lies between
the lower Rio Gande and the Nueces territory five or six
times large the State of Maryland, end willing to
settle the question about the territory above upon what deem
Of beraly, although not such, perhaps some Sena-
would be willing to grant And this will do, not as
compromise of doubtful claims, but sacrifice for the pre-
servaon Of peace and harmony. But sir, deem abso-
luey necessary that should make final adjustment
of the question now and get rid forever Of the agitation which
attends it and which has long obtructed the public bust
1t Is therefore with quite almost sine qua non
that such provision shall be made that Texas declines the
proposition which make her in this BILL there shall be
mode provided ty which the question shall be settled
There is arber unless the Supreme Court is So between
the Confederacy and its members Ne will think Of re.
eng this matter to private ndndvdua arbitration, which
would be beneath the dignity of the Government to state no
other objection to foreign Power, whose determine
ton of domestic question is not 10 be thought OF Tor
moment. And, sir, the Supreme Court is unquestion-
ably the proper tribunal to whom to entrust such an ISSUE
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have IN all cases where State is party NOW, know
that Texas could the United States than an in
dvdual could without the consent of the United States
for the Government of the United States under the powers
granted to it. is much supreme in reference to States as
in reference to individuals and there must be act giving
the consent of the nation to be sued to authorize State to
bring suit against her well individual; but when
that assent has been given by legislative act there can be
no difficulty in this Now, sir, jurisdiction of this
matter can be taken constutonaly by the Supreme Court
SIMPLY question whether you will authorize that tribunal
to settle the controversy in that Texas rejects the
you Offer she does reject them you precisely where
you began you have not advanced inch in settling this
controversy You stand just where you did before and you
must make some other proposition for the purpose Of eng
some settlement or you must to a suit think the
best way to provide for suit but must admit that the
suggestion 10 my own mind is have consulted
with no one IN reference to this proposition and hear gen.
temen say that this amendment is put to the BILL it will
defeat the whole BILL And there others again who say
that this amendment is necessary Now, sir the purpose
OF taking some time to consult with individuals and to
what its operation would be, and my ultimate
ton in reference to this amendment would ask the liberty
Withdrawing the amendment with the privilege Of renewing
it. If should deem necessary or II would meet nv appro-
baton still more the Senate would let the amendment
main as is until we take up again. If the Senate
will indulge me, therefore, will postpone the further
sideraion Of this bill till tomorrow twelve o'clock.
Mr.. DAYTON Before this subject is postponed desire
to give notice of short amendment which wish offer
when will be in order beg to lay II on the table, and
ask that be printed The amendment proposes to strike
out of the 4h clause Of section 49, after the words he
United States in consideration Of the three preceding a
cles, the words
And considering that portion of the creditors Of Texas
pledged the duties foreign imports receivable in her
ports security for the reimbursement of the loans and
which they made the said State and that said
duties the annexation of the said State the United
States have been received and receivaby BY them"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-08-02
For DE Enquirer.
MIR NOPE


On the 3ist July, l5:S, the gentleman whose name stands
at tho head Of This article, wrote TO Gov. Gayle Of alabama,
a follows:
"Maile l was in Congress there was mucl, agitation on
The right Of petition. Ny votes will doubtless be found re-
corded uniformly IN :avor Of it. The rule upon which 1 act.
I'd was, that cvcfr citizen presenting n rcsD.ctI;l petition 10
tie soiy That, rs The constitution, had the power 10 grant or
- reids" the prayer .il was entitled 10 bc hcarI, ana here
ios, me petition ou:a. I" p, received and ronsiGcTt Ii
.:s'il and reasonable, the p!"yerof it should be- arar,rt; but
u "f'Ee - usrc.sonhHl', II Should be denied. Trims al!
iaN rolcs, wh.ti.ct on The reception Of petitions %. on The
consolidation oi resolutions, viii be found consistent, with
dis RUE"
\ little more :han ;wu months thereafter. he wrote 10 Il
friend in Virginia. ro NJ. is. Rr,oks Of the New YORK
Express, T.: the satisfaction of n Virginia ili,ndj ~ thc
ioiiow.ng elect:
"AlrsxY, Sept. II, 1915.
'DEAR SIM returned Ills morning from In Mcst. anj
have yours Of IL lptil, in which you say that II has been
~chirsc!i in the Richmond Enquirer mai | holdi il I, be with.
in The power Of Congress Ia interfere with or break off The
transportation, rc:ncval, or Disposal ii person. held az slaves
from Que siarei"iding Stale to smother.
u an hot aware that this question has ever been discuss
"a in Congress, or was ever presented for tie consideration
oi the Supreme Court OF the .airI States o.io,c lsll. In
that Nca- the celebrated case from Mississippi was decided,
aud Mr.. Justice Mclean gave an elaborate ,ainiou on I'M,
the conclusion that the constitutional power over this mat
t"r was vested IL ~ several States. and not IN Congress.
80 lar a. my knowledge extends. this OPTION carried CON
,lct.ol L. ever? appropriated mind, ana tie question wa,
considered settled. III airy late, this was Iy own opinion
men, ard nave seen no cause 10 change II since. Should |
do -, ] shall not hesitate 10 iecla.c it,"
Ill presumed no one Hii have the ~f,a-dibaaJ to deny thar
petitions :>a.ng IL interference anove mentioned AMI even
i't'slrs n:"fe nriar!"uS ana unconstitutional requests base
been Presented ~ Congress, o. hat .nr. rl.a.r.e hos r,tei
tl'ir ~rseGp'ion. Thc.e is record evidence Of the fact.
Ii his language 10 Gov. Gayle meant am thing. il was. that
ne aid not vote Tor such reception except in cases where
"ty he constitution, 4 quote his own words had
I. p0nsr 70 grant Or 10 refuse he prayer of the petitioners.
WIN what consistency, then. Ito use a mild ter:.J could he
nave sand 10 ms Virginia friend in Is, that his opinions on
powers had undergone no chang since III?
Ana what confidence can We have III his closing declaration
should l 90 81, | shall no, hesitate 10 declare itro
vIRGINIUS.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-08-02
TIE AMERICAN d

BY THE REV. WALTER COTTON, U. S. NAVY.
She moves among us, but apart
From folly's empty din:
The smile that lights her silent heart
Flows from u foInt within.
The incense OF the fia;terer's Tongue,
Which each IN turn may share,
She lightly dcc!as "a bubbles flung
Upon The vacan, air.
And when a fash of anger's force
Would light resentment's flame,
She only pities more the source,
From which tine menace came.
There's not 8 throb which sorrow brings,
O. SIGH Of The oppressed,
But 2ours It's pulses DER the strings
Which treinble in her breast.
There's not i smile which hope bcstows,
Or light In memorY's dreams,
But Ger her changing aspect throws
lis warm reflected beams.
Her bright thoughts greet us as the rays
OF some sweet star n even,
Seen o'.r the twilight's golden haze,
Climbing the verge Of Heaven.
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TelcoranLed Tor tic Enl,imn,e S.r

HAsnlNallS, JOY q. =, J"
Prospect Of The Comprom,se-.S;naior Uiak.q' IN.
ffaal amG Eners et:e I..5orts IN Is BlnJt-L%st ma
in Washington, d.. ,r
The bradbury amen!lent t. the Cumprontsa hL
merely lost l. a%ccidcni, NJ. Douglas BENG mo.Gs'i
absent; q similar amendment w:l. aai.v. NJ. "intnf''
take 4 st.tes:"anli&e v.ep' for Ii. iii, AID vote :ar II
nation will o"c him n ieo' of gtati'uac.
Mr. BeE:;ea is known 10 be IL .eyor q tie VII hr'
first onicavored H. perfect j.. pro.it..t rg.rJr i,'.'
rieGa,.oc liz lc4 decidedly IA favor ot tt til >
>'".f",s .; 'i..sssipai, rrasiac.,t ~ tt - -.
Convention. / here, warmly approving %! til ti"' u"
nonnciha ishetts disuniun speech. -.
lie prospects -. the passage Of .hc bill ar dec.lel! {
! state;ht!t %cor'uiacd IN scn'e of the Npr.i,erE i1f'.'
General foo,e Is shirsing any direct Responsibility ~ 20
to tic iii. is enta,ly false. No Senator !,noss mon
ttously, openl". cncrse;ically, and successful. To- u,
than General Footc-uct one.
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To judge from her papers and popular meetings, Texas
seems thoroughly aroused and prepared for the conilic,.
should tic General Government proceed in its purpose OF
forcibly resisting her rights. The Houston Telegraph speaks
with great excitement. II says that the question OF boun.
dairy between Texas and the Fedora! Government is a po.
ii,ical question which can only be decided by the sword,
and adds:
"If President Taylor or Congress should persist in refusing
TO acknowledge the claim OF Texas, there is but one altcrna-
compact ros nerer ratified BY the constitutional majority in
the Senate; consequently is not in the nature Of a treaty, and
subject 10 the Jurisdiction Of the Supreme Court.
"Tcxas has the full right 10 decide upon the extern, OF her
limits. The General Government, controlled by the cons.i-
tuition, cannot define the limits Of q State after it has been