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Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-05-13
HE Is DEAD.

Yes-the friend who was by oar side bet yes
terday-whose laugh was as loud as orr own,
and whose spirits as light as the most active
is now dressed in the habiiments of the tomb.
His voice win eniven no more--no more will his
presence cheer-no more will joy and gladness
spring up in the hearts of those who we've want ia
be relieved from the benevolence Of his heart
He is dead He has looked his last On field and
hower-spoken the last kiRd word and given the
last kiss Of affection. The flowers of spring will
bloom and wither upon his grsye--,he birds will
sing above his resting place-and the merry voices
Of children will float upon the ar--bnt the sleep
er will not awake till the sound Of the archaage's
trump shall call the dead to life. May we learn
useful lesson from the sudden departure Of one
who recently engaged in the active scenes of life
May we So live, that if called as suddenly from
the pursuits of time, we may be prepared for that
better world where the weary are forever at rest.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-05-13

Wealth may command the marbles stately lie,
the herald's biazon, and the poets verse, giving
to inlamy the reward of honor bat one simple tear
on grateful virtues cheek is praise which speaks
the judgment Of the heart. should prefer it to a
hundred tombs
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-05-13
April Is, 1850.
Byeckeass'iNge's Oyey Stn,sa.
COWNE & BROOKE,
SPRING g. SUMMER STOCK.

Comprising almost every variety of GOODS.
both Staple and Fancy and to which they res
pectfully invite the attention OF their friends
and the public.-Their assortment is very large
and complete, consisting in part of the follow
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-09-26
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

WEDNESDAY,, September 25, 1850.
The regular order of business was called for
and the House proceeded to the consideration Of
the bills on the speaker table.
The pending question the engrossment Of
the House bill granting to the several States ten
millions acres Of land, to be apportioned by the
President according to the compound ratio Of
geographical area and representation, and pro-
vding for the proceeds of the sale thereof shall be
vested in United States stocks, and the interest
applied to the support and maintenance of the
durable and incurabe INDECENT insane, with GER
tain other conditions and restrictions.
Mr.. JONES moved that the bill be referred to
the Committee of the Whole on the state of the
Union. Agreed to-
The Senate bill to increase the commissarat Of
the army was taken up.
Mr. BURT moved an additional section, au-
l,orizing the retention, by Gen. Scott, of an
"aid, F" holding rank superior to that from which
aids to a Major General are now allowed by law
to be selected, and demanded the previous ques-
ton.
The amendment was adopted, and the bill read
a third time and passed.
The House bill amendatory of an act to pro-
vide for the better security of the lives of pas
sengers on board of vessels propelled in whole or
in part by steam, was taken up.
Mr.. McLANE moved several amendments to
the bill, which were adopted, and the bill read
third time and passed.
ARMY APPROPRIATION BILL.
On motion, the House resolved itself into
a Committee of the Whole on the state of the
Union-Mr. SrRoNc, Of Pennsylvania in the
Char-and took up the bill making appropria-
tons for the support of the army for the year
ending Both June, 1851.
Mr.. STANTON, Of Kentucky, moved to
amend by providing that portion of the appro-
priation for repairs Of barracks, &C., &C., should
be applied to improvements at the military post at
Newport, Kentucky. Agreed to.
Mr. MARSHALL moved an appropriation of
100000 for covering an alleged defcitin the COM
mutation for mileage due TO the volunteers in the
Mexican war from the States of Ohio, Indiana,
and Kentucky, on account their mileage having
been computed and paid by the most direct route,
instead of the river route, by which they proceed
ed home from New Orleans.
Several amendments were proposed, most Of
them with view to include the volunteers and
regular troops from the other States--and involv-
ing Of course large increase Of the appropriation
A long debate ensued, in which Messrs. MAJ.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-09-26

no reason to believe the rumor that Sacramento
City has been burned. Judge 0. C. Pratt, of
Oregon, who left California ut the latest date, as
sures the New York Tribune that the Squatter
party had submitted without further resistance.
But the Tribune adds;
awe are not sure of this. The leader of the
Squatters (for whose liberation from prison the
first forcible demonstration was made) is Mr..
James McClatchy, formerly of this city, and
well known among our earlier Land Reformers,
He has been very decided in his resistance to
the land -jobbers or Sutter title to Sacramento
throughout, and if his party are animated by his
spirit, the contest will not be lightly given up"
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-09-26
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

MELANCHOLY OccURRENcE.--Abo o clock this
morning our usually quiet city was the scene OF
an affair, which has caused much excitement ar d
a deal of regret. The circumstances, as near as
can be ascertaned from authentic sources, are as
foIlows 1t seems that Mr.. Matthews, a Jewell
Ter of this city, married, in Mobile, French lady
by birth Coming to this city, and boarding at
the same house with Mr. Skidmore, of Freder-
icksburg, Va, carpenter by trade, there sprung
up an acquaintance between the parties which re-
suited In suspicion, on the part of Mr. Matthews,
of an improper intimacy with his (Matthew' 81
wife, so much so as to cause some I" talk among
acquaintance This ' talk" induced Mr. Skid
more, to address explanatory letter TO Mr..
Matthews, the effect of which, however, added to
that of several anonymous letters, was to further
exasperate Mr.. Matthews, who frequently intima-
ted his desire that Mr.. Skidmore's visits, and at
tentions, should be discontinued. From certain
circumstances, it appears Matthews was still su-
spicious of his wife and Skidmore, and determined
upon putting an end to the further intercourse
Meeting this morning, he called SkIdmore towards
him, and after some little conversation, drew re-
volver from his pocket and Immediately fired four
balls, two Of which, took effect in the thigh and
abdomen of Skidmore.
Doctors Burroughs, Blanbad, May and, Stone,
were Immediately in attendance, and in conjunc-
ton with other physicians, rendered efficient med
ical service. The wound probed, but while
the ball in the thigh easily remedied, the
wound IN the abdomen Will likely prove fatal
AT this hour Is clock, n.y. Mr.. Skidmore lies
in very critical state, and very little hope of his
recovery is entertained by the attending physicians
His friends, who are highly respectable have been
telegraphed, and are expected to arrive to-day. In
the mean time Matthews has fled, but the police
are after him, and with our efficient Captain God
dard, we have little doubt Of his arrest
1t is sad affair, and what extenuating evidence
Mr.. Matthews may adduce, is hardly known We
trust he may be able TO show good grounds for his
course, else that he may receive the punishment
incident TO a hastY and vIndictive temperament
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-09-26

THE FIRST FRUrTs.--The bill of Mr. Clay,
to abolish the slave trade in the District of CO.
lumbia passed the Senate on the l4th instant
Both the California Senator's roted for The bH
This is another blow to the institution of
slavery. IL the South listen to the aPAssIvE
OBEDIENCE" views of the non-resistants, and
concludes tamely to submit, this blow to slavery
will, in due time, be followed by abolition of
slavery in the District Of Columbia
Next, abolition of slavery in the Forts, Dock
Yards, and Arsenals.
Next, abolition of the slave trade between the
slaveholding States.
Next, a tax on slaves to built Northern forts
custom-houses, docks, and Lighthouses, and to
clear out Northern harbors and rivers
Perhaps they may come one at a time. per.
haps all at once, in true style, and may be dub
bed A COMPROMISE, and Southern men would
be found to say, @Bet.er submit than disturb
THIS GLORIOUS USIos' - Consfiiaifionafia
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-09-26

stitutions than that And he used and be-
trayed the confidence of the South, acquired
by that early defence of her rights, to divide
and distract her councils, and to assai those of
her patriots whose only sin was, that they dis
played the spirit of their fathers in the Missouri
Controversy
We are glad that the Union has referred to
the Southern sentiment aud conduct of 1922
We appeal to it likewise. We call upon the
South to compare, or rather to contrast that adj
justment with the late outrage and fraud
''Of two such lessons why forget
The nobler and the manlier one"
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-09-26

HENRY HARDY, Esq, late editor of the Shep-
herdstown (Va.) Register, and formerly ASSOC
ciated with Mr.. John T. Crow, in the George
town Cd. Co. Advocate has been appointed by
the President special messenger to convey to
Santa Fe certificate copy of the New Mexico
Territorial and Texas boundary bill He started
on his mission on the / / tn inst
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-09-26

The Washington (Ga.) Gazette says -
- We are requested to give notice that the
Hon, ROBERT TooMBs win, by request address
such of his constituents as may be present, in
the Baptist Church, in Washington, on We'd
nesday next, at O'Clock p. M.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-09-26

FROM HAYTL-We learn from Capt. Revans,
of the bargue James Hall, arrived on Saturday
from Port au Prince, that the Hayden feet
sailed from that port on the Goth of August
It's destination was supposed to be a neighboring
port. This fleet consisted of a sloop of war
two briggs and four schooners The Emperor
was on board the sloop.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-09-26

KENTUCKY AGRICULTURAL FAR--The first
great Fair Of the Kentucky Agricultural and
Mechanical Association which comes off in this
city Tuesday the lst day of October next-con-
tinuing five days-promses to surpass any thing
Of the kind that has ever taken place in this sec
ton Of the Union. The number Of premiums
offered exceeds, we believe, those of any society
in the West, while the list ofcompetitors for the
different prizes will be as large as could be de-
sired. The occasion is looked to as one of sur
passing interest in the history of our State, and
it will unquestonably be the dawn Of a new era
in Kentucky in all that pertains to Agriculture,
Horticulture and the Mechanic arts.
The celebrated grounds known as MaxwelPs
Spring, which have been purchased by the As
ISOLATION, are now being prepared for the pur-
poses of the Exhibition. They contain all the
advantages which could be disqualification,
area, shade and water-aud in fact, it is believ-
ed, that no place could be selected which would
present more attractions for the purposes for
which it is designed.
On the whole, it may be asserted, that a more
interesting occasion, or one III which the great
resource of the State will be fully developed
has never presented in the history Of the Com
monweaIth
Incidental exhibitions ofthe Society have al
ready commenced in the display of fine fruits
and flowers which take place every Saturday
morning. The articles presented on these oc-
casions arc such as challenge competition from
any quarter, and concusively prov the immense
benefits resulting from the spirit of emulation
which has been engendered. The exhibitions
may Justly compare, in the quality of the fruits
and flowers, with those of any city in the Union
Lexington Observer d Reporter
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-09-26
WIKaTH7s TO BE. DONE D.8ILY SHOULD
RE HELL DONE

NTO MEMBER OF CONGRESS should leave
Y Washington without one of Parker's wonder
ful Razor Strors and Swiss Razor; his Badger
hair Shaving Brush and Walnut Oil Shaving
Soap. A new assortment of all the above opened
this day. PARKER'S Perfumery and
Fancy Store, Penn, av. near National Hotel.
sept25-d3t
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-09-26

THE WILL OF LOUIS PHILIPPE, Count Of Neu-
lily, has just been presented for probate in Paris
1t is said that the per centage coming to the
State upon the division of this estate, will
mount to the sum Of So, 100000.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-09-26
FUGITIVE SLAVES.
Correspondence of Baltimore Patriot, by Tele.
gragh.
PrrTsBURe, Sept. 25--P. M

PITTsBURG, Sept 25--P. M.
Upwards of 14O fugitive slaves have left this
city and Allegheny since last Saturday, for Can
ada. They were all armed to the teeth, and
were determined to die before they would sur
render.
They fled on account of the passage of the
Fugitive Slave Bill. The principal hotels are
left without servants
Several Southerners suspected as being slave
hunters, are now here.
The weather is very warm, with the appear
ance of rain
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-09-26

POPULATION OF GE 2RGETowN.--By state
ment in the Georgetown Cd. CO. Advocate, we
learn that the population of Georgetown is
1857 At the census of 1910, the population
was 1912 Increase in the last ten years, 6i5.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-09-26

KIDNAPPER SESTENcED.--A white man named
Fay, sometime since arrested in Rockingham
county, Wa,) upon the charge of having kid
mapped negro in Rockbridge was few days
since sentenced in the Rockbridge court to six
years confinement in the penitentiary.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-09-26

judged the best by the Jenny Lind prize song
committee, although it did not get the prize)
has been beautifully set to music by Mr. w. r..
Dempster, and by him sung at one of his con
certs in New York
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-09-26

MORE "PATRIoTIc REJoIcNGs."-ln Boston,
on Saturday last, a national salute of one hun
dred guns was fired on behalf of both political
parties, in celebration Of the passage of the Ad-
justment.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-09-26

The following is an extract OF a letter re.
ceived at Savannah, written from one OF the sea
islands, dated 18th instant:
"The rust has eat off our cotton crop fully
one-third, if not half, and | hear of it on al
the ncighborng Islands, and of its being or
land that at no time previous has ever shown it.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-09-26
MARRIED,

Near Shelbyville, KY, on the 18th inst. by the
Rev, RICHARD DEERNo, Mr.. JOHN MARSH
ALL, Editor Of the Mississipian, at jackson.
Miss, to Miss ANN p NEWMAN, Of the same
State
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-09-26

TOBACCO CROP IN THE GREEN RIVER CoUY-
TRY.--We have recently conversed with several
gentlemen who are direct from the counties
bordering on Green river, and are glad to learn
that the gloomy antcipations of very short
crop of tobacco, have been in a measure dis
PEELED. The late rains have had a wonderfully
reviving effect on the tobacco on some sections
of the country. In Henderson and Union coun-
ties, the yield will be above average, and in
several other counties they will have much
better yield than was expected. In other Sec
tons Of the country the crop will fall far Short
from al that we can learn Those who are so
fortunate as to raise fair crop may expect
price that will fully reward them for their toll
Louisville (Ky) Dem, ooh.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-09-26

r1g7 The South is preparing to move en-
maSse.
It is reported that Gov. QUITMAN will call the
Legislature of Mississippi together; and on
another column will be found call upon Gov.
COLLIER, of Alabama, to do the same thing, to
which are affixed the names of gentlemen OF
character and distinction in that State.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-09-26

The Washington Southern Press copies with
evident pleasure the remarks OF the Post of
this city, on the Syracuse nominations. These
utras delight to play into each Others hands
The Posts efforts to create renewed dssension
is heartily seconded by the Press. Why, really,
we shall have the Tribune and the Charleston
Mercury cheek by jowl next The thing is be-
coming transparent-Ne w York Globe.
This is the coolest specimen yet,from press
that supports the nominees of the Syracuse
convention, of whom majority are avowed
Van Buren, Free-soiers--a convention where
John Van Buren, was the principal figurante
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-09-26

WHIsTrlNe.--The city Of Galena, Illinois, has
passed an ordinance prohibiting whistling within
the city limits, on pain of apenalty not less than
$40 nor exceeding $500.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-09-26
II as is said to have more than once

doom, such as Is said to have more than once
occurred at Fordham.
And what knows the public Of all this Moth
ing. Nearly fifty illegitimate children per week,
in addition to those at the Aims House, put Sc
cretly away, for this is the practical result. We
ask any citizen, is this beneroience Is il hui
manity! Is it moralitys Is it decencyl The
answer we need not give. 1t is not benevo-
lence. 1t is but the semblance OF it. 1t is con-
cealing the crimes of both sexes, and making a
profit by the cancealment. 1t is no use to dis
guise the matter While there are such private
asylums, there will always be inmates for them,
and their demoralizirg influence will be felt in
all directions. What but the deleterious effect
of seeing shame thus triumph over parental
sympathies, could have so far blunted any wo-
mans feelings to even cold clay of dead child,
as the testimoney in this case shows No, if
such asylums must be, let them feel the restraint
of popular, public observation, for many reasons
one of which is that the managers of them
may not thus have their natural feelings be-
numbed
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-09-26

PROCLAMATION FROM THE GOVERNOR OF Mis-
sIssIPPI-The Natchez Free Trader states that
telegraphic despatch has been received in that
city from Vicksburg, announcing that Governor
Quitman was in the act of writing his procla-
nation to convene the Legislature by the Goth
October next.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-09-26

THE PoTATo RoT IN MAINE-Last week we
travelled in the interior of Maine, from the ST.
Croix to the Piscataqua, and at every place at
which we stopped, on inquiry, we heard COM
plants of the almost entire flilure Of the potato
CROP the chief and most valuable crop of the
State. The vines appeared black and decayed
The failure of the potato in Maine, will be Sc
verey felt, not only in that State, but through
out the New England States.-Boston Alias.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-09-26

i
NOVEL SPEcULATIoN--A large handbill has
been posted up in New York, advertising that a
steamboat will be off the Battery on the night
of Jenny Lind's concert, for the purpose of
enabling passengers to hear her without paying
The following is a copy of it:
"Down with Monopoly and Humbug."
Tie splendid Steam Palace, James Farlee, Cap
tain f. Smith, will leave the foot of Robinson
ST.. at seven o'clock, Canal ST. at u, and Lii erty
st. ut ~
On Tuesday evening, Sept. "a,
for the purpose of hearing the fair
Jenny Lind
MARBLE her notes
The Steamer will lie off the Battery during
the concert, atiording the passengers great COM
fort instead Of being jammed up inside of the
Castle. Tickets will be limited. Strict order
must be observed The steamer will be moved
at the request of passengers, so that they can
hear every note distinct
Fare Fifty Cents.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-06-25
nTuE SOUTHERN PRESS" - N"''"'


esss. Editors respectfully ask place in you paper,
briefly reply your editorial remarks in regard to the
tablshnent Of Southern press in Washington: seek no
controversy with ,on-a conrovtisj In which triumph
could afford me no pleasure. Bn who advocated
the establishment Of the Southern press feel aggrevad
and wronged By your editorial alluded To- and that have
right 10 reply through the med jun of columns.
You object 10 the new ptefbecause sectional Now
you know that there is sectonal warfare going on,
In this warfare the leading politicians and presses Of The
North are the aggressors. You will deny that all OF The
presses in Washington the Union excepted are Northern
in their unities and influences; and in all fairness and can
dor you must admit that the Union falls short Of doing
full Justice the South. say this without meaning 10
crnsue the Editors of that paper for thus failing do l
Justice The South for am free say that would DC
unreasonable expect them, while conducting National
Democratic organ and bound they ale BY contract 10
give full reports Of the proceedings Of the Scnae degne
their columns mainly the defence Southern opinions,
and Southern rights ana interests In their present position
they could not do If they woul-lha, they do even
attempt il is matter Of nooriey for they scarcely give
sketch OF the debates in the House OF Representa-
tlyes; and their columns would furnish enough 70
admit full and fair replcGons the pondeous letters and
editorials which they putting forth In audaon OF dr
CIays Adjustment and in condemnation OF those who oP
pose H. .,.o
to whether under such circumstances Southern SC
nators and Representatives bameabe for calling upon
their constituency TO sustain independent press at IN:
seat Of government devoted 10 the maintenance and sup
port of Southern rights and inerestsl Ist unkndi
UNJUST to hold out tie idea the people, that the ne"
paper is TO be solely the organ of Members OF Congess
Allow me say that your structures this point cut as
deeply upon the Enquirer the Union any other paper
pledged and devoted am principle purpose they Gu
upon the paper its friends For, presume II VII
mol be denied that all political papers less nhce
tho influence of those who support hem in any way
identified with them Nor will il be denied, that they eXes
mn influence upon the masses who read them But, sS
with all due respect lei call upon yen view the oie
side of the pctureand 10 mako 1t more earing appeal
fscts they stand Southern members Of Congress nav
had abundant means OF knowing the sentiments oi tne