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and kept alive by patriotism, justice, and wisdom And
shall be now. that they only TO light rebands Ia
burn into ashes can say, good faith, that these
frebrands have been lighted by any portion OF my
constituents Their has been marked by too many
compromlses-by anxiety TO preserve this temple from
the confagraton OF incendiares. As the gentleman
from Vermont Mr. PHELPs said the other day, myself
under the Clayton BILL was willing TO close this slave
controversy point of honor. These remarks have
led me into an episode.
| now come TO another part Of my argument
Whilst am willing to adopt the judgment in the case
Of Prigg Pennsylvania do not adop, the conclusion
of majority of the court, in saying that il EXCLUSIVELY
effect the article Of the constitution under consideration
No, sir Congress may legislate TO extent but it
can legislate only within limited SCOPE The States
the parties who should carry out this provision as
an erradon treaty. and until they give their CO. opera
ton, il cannot be carried out Until that is DONE the
clause will be dead letter
hesitate little in saying the decision will be regarded
as erroneous in this that the States have duties to
perform The opinions Of Chief Justice fancy and Judge
Thompson are unanswerabe, and will prevail in public
estimation against those OF majority OF the court.
They say:
They [he Ststesl ore prohibited but on the con-
uay, II 10 eDjoned upon them, duty, protect and
session Of his properly found within their respective terri
tories" ~ n lsIfI M.
II does seem to me, that this view Of the matter IL
unsnswerabe. The argument 50 ably sustained is
med up in one sentence
"Thc States are. In express terms, forbidden TO make
any regulation to impair the masters right; but there the
Justices Thompson and Daniel in well sustained judy
mens. concurred with the chief justice Judge Thomp-
son said he had nled his opinion principally TO guard
against the conclusion "that by my silence assent 10
the docas het ~ Isgsaon on the subject rested ex.
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legislation OF some OF the non States and ex.
poses in rebukng light the extent Of the unconsttaon
them in the future Power fear unchecked by opposition
has no other limits than its interests preudices may
prescribe.
Since the decision has been made the great effort has
been TO evade IL, by recognising law what
tuay decided with view OF defeating the orce Of the
Judgment e. the The only question tina, was decided
but only for illustration OF the state OF the law, before
the decision in the case Of Pigg now refer to her
legislation, since that for the same purpose Her law
has imposing title to guard personal liberty have it
before me This law declares and provides that il any
one shall pursue and apprehend person Of color, in
sech way as to be guilty Of breach Of the peace, be
shall be subject TO all the penalties and the high penalties
OF this act Who, sir does not see through the himsy
covering Of this law The whole amount Of the opera
lion Of the &C, is this or choose to be frank and plain
when put an important proposition . A man from the
South goes to Pennsylvania, and there he his
want The magistrate says TO him, You have right
to apprehend him. for the court has decided But, at
the same me this turns rsund and says the
servant Bob, ii he commit any violence upon you. be
guilty in the manner OF capturing you OF what would
amount to breach OF the peace, he must himself be
arrested and for his respass be put in prison under the
operation Of our law. IL three more persons should
unite in their efforts TO take the slave with any violence
arising from any resistance or difficulty in subjugatng
him, or bringing him under control, then the parties
might be indicted for riot for riot is defined to be
breach OF the peace by concert of three or more persons
he lay his hands too heavily upon the slave i may
and raise the latch little too strongly then il may be
styled forcibe entry and detainer So The master may
be placed in prison, instead of the slave This cannot
be denied Such, sir Is the probable operation OF the
law in Pennsylvania
Vermont has law evidently aimed at this decision,
and with view to evade it. providing in terms that any
one-not only any magistrate, but any citizen who shall
be subject to certain fines and penalties imposed BY the
act In other words, all officers and citizens are prohib-
tied, under heavy penalties, from carrying out the provs-
ion OF the constitution referred to- suppose II an owner
TO apply for assistance, the reply TO him would be-
You have your remedy in your own hands which would
be nothing more than leaving him to pursue his slave in
the face OF an adverse public opinion and with All the
hazard OF irresponsible violsnce SIT, he would be told
Pursue him; there he is. Pursue him where Sir.
you might ss well undertake 70 pupue him throughout
Tie Cream labyrinth - v pursue him " Vermont an.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-05-23
MIR. CLAY AND Ills SPEECH.

Henry Clay is the same progressive and i'm.
proving man. Pre-eminent ability is wildly seen
IN each and all of his acts. devoted patriot is
the character, which he bore in his early lie. and
the same noble bearing marks his career now
When he expires, and not until then, will he cease
to display patriotic spirit. In fact, no living
man is the superior of Henry Clay. As a states
man he towers like lofty column above
tho J no surround him and looks down upon the
lesser beings, that move around him. We approach
him with veneraton, but address him as we do
the age-worn patriarch. lie commands our high
est admiration, for his endowments and attain.
ments constitute him the first of the land. We
entertain for him the spirit of affection, for he is
patriot. who regards and protects our interests
But upon no occasion has this great man display
ed his greatness with more success than in the at
tempt now being made to hush the noisy cry of
disunion, and to restore peace and harmony 10
distracted country. His speech is a manly and
patriotic vlndcation of the course adopted by the
Committee, and affords strong proof of the wisdom
of their scheme. Henry Clay, like true master
of his argument has borne himself through tins
tough contest with perfect ease and has come out
conqueror. When the sound judgment of Henry
Clay endorses scheme we are assured that the
reasons which sustain itare clear and forcible, and
that in due time they will be presented. The
speech of Mr. Clay is before readers 1t is use.
less 10 ask its perusa. The eloquence and force of
Clay will always command the public attention.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-05-23
1T L VI = d.

o. The Free Sellers and Aboijionists are
growing merry over the stand assumed by the
utraS of the South. This is not only an indca-
ton of their feelings, but is proof of the wisdom
Of the course adopted by Mr.. Clay and his pa
triotic coadutors
o. The Roman Catholic Church of ST. Peter
and st. Paul New Orleans was consecrated
on the 9TH inst Father Matthew preached the
consecrating discourse.
~ Information has been received from Tampa
Bay OF the intention of General Twiggs to 90 into
summer quarters. The resignation of the Gener-
al is rumored. Billy BowlegS, a Chief of dis
tinction, with few followers refuses TO 90 to the
West, but declares that he has no hostile nten-
tons.
8gs- Col Seaton has declined reelection 10
the office Of Mayor of Washington.
d9s- A violent instruction has broken out
among the negroes Of Guadalupe The insur-
gents burned the Government House and COM
mitted other depredations. They attempted to
release the convcts confined in the public prisons.
Steps have been taken TO subdue them,
&c, Mr.. Thomas s. Gholson, one of the dele
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gates appointed to the Nashville Convention. sng.
SeS's tne propnety OF a posponement, in view OF
'ne anticipated settlement. through the adoption
Vi Tue compromise. This is a sign of returning
reason.
" The Hon. Horace Mann has published an
address 10 has constituents, in which Mr.. Web.
s'ef position is assailed. MIR. Mann once filed
position which was adorned with his talents
ana a'tainments but in making the change, he
has come out of his clement
o. The nomination Of George Forsom. as Min.
lister TO Holland, has been confirmed
o. The Pennsylvania Legislature adjourned
on the Nth inst
Us, The rumored retirement Of Mr.. Burke from
'he editorial department of. the Union. is fatty
denied IN an editorial of that paper.
Vs. Gov. Seabrook, OF South Carolina. has re-
commended Convention of the teachers of that
S'a'e' Among the questions, which will be
Drought before this body is the propriely of pur-
chasing books published South in preference To
those published North
o. Major Alexander and Mr.. Harvey, from
foft camel, arrived at ST. Louis on the lott,
INST. lhey found the rivers filled with ice Be-
low orr camel the party was fred upon by a
party OF Indians belonging 10 two tribes A,
thcy, however succeeded in reaching their boat
and escaping. Near the Three Islands. the boat
was s"amped and some of the party drowned
g. Government Express from Fort Henry
brings intelligence of great suffering among the
oahiornia emigrants Between tins Fort and
Fort Lalrlmle great de>titution prevailed, the
plans are dry and barren the beasts of burden are
giving out for want of food, and several hundred
emigrantS have died
9Se The President has communicated a mrs.
sage to the House. 1t accompanies cotreSpon-
dence, "relative TO the reciprocal admission of the
natural products of the United States and Canada
free OF duty into the territories of both countries.
o. The Canadian Parliament was opened on
the 18th inst.
ps5' Information has been received from pekin
OF the death of Tauhwang, the Emperor of China
lie was SIXTY nine years of age.
90 The instruction in Monroe county prove,
10 be quite an exaggerated account
g. The Tennessee river has overlooked nrai
Huntsville, lnIurlng the plantations greatly and
destroying the crops,
% The Mississippi has overlooked, doing great
damage.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-05-23

Ia,ors OF the Union. Yet, they are engaged in
establishing Southern press, not so much 10 sus.
laln Southern rights,as TO aid demagogues in i'm
posing upon the people and securing their re. eee.
ions. And where is the necessity for such press,
he South teens with public journals; and,heso
Puoiic Journals are as loyal to the South as anv
sectional man,who will venture upon the hazard.
Gus task OF conducting sectional journal in Wash.
ington. The South is patriotic South. She
desires that her rights be maintained as mar, Of
'he great coniederacy of which she is a constitu.
eh' member. Maintain them otherwise aud she
has performed for her graui,ous task. The
southern journal may be established, but its es-
adjustment can result in no good. II will OK
cite the North, ferment the nation, and ultimately
eiect dissolution of the Union Surely this is
glorious task, but those who are engaged IN il
may share alloi the honors, But, sharing the
n9noIS' tney will be made parties TO the evils
winch may ensue. This journal will feed, if it
iced atal,upon sectional agita,ion;and it will per-
ish, II the Union should, amidst It's ruins.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-05-23
TO THE VOTERS OF HENRY. PATRICK ANr
FRANKLIN

FeiIoic Cti-enG-Ihe vote Of Virginia The snb-
ject of Convention. has not been officially announced
but we have heard enough convince that the State
has spoken with voice of thunder in favor of Com
ventIon. From the information already received il is
evident that all the grand divisions of the State have
gone for Convention. The question has been settled
by vote which must satisfy the world that the existing
Constitution is obnoxious to the people Of Virginia..
The friends Of reform will not be satisfied with any thing
short Of the extension Of the right of suffrage and The
election by the people Of oil the principal officers and
am persuaded they will send to the Convrn-
ton who will not pledge himself Internationally to these
measures Ia looking his district, can find no
of my Acquaintance who will be acceptable to
the people, candidate than William Martin, ESD
He has higher reputation and more extensive acqusin
lance lhan any man in the District and has been, for
years, advocate Of those measures Of reform,
which the people of his District, in with the
people Of Virginia, have demanded matter of right
In Henry and Patrick if Am correctly informed. there
IS strong feeling IN his favor In franklin, where he
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-05-23
RICHMOND. NAV l6

TOBACCO Receipts continue moderate for the
senson; market steady Mt former quo atoms Iugs AZ 50
81 90; LENT ~ 81 general sales fine stemminu 80
81 mud extra manufacturing SlOnSlG,
FIol II Sales of Seousvc NJ s. % nothing doiny
in R'chmoud-los sales nj s. l2l though holders afe
generally ftn at s, 25 per bb
NllEAI-laue dung IN the motke'; white al 10;
red 81 Oh. Receipts extremely light.
CORN We quote IS a 60 cents as m average price
though we have heard of sale during the week shade
lower than The lowest quotation.
0AlS-We quote 40 cents per bushol as the selling
price.
RYE-A good demand for Disabling exists, at 65 cents
per hushel.
WHEAT OFFAL.--Drnn II eta Shorts l6 cent;
l'pwn-Stuls IS cts; Ship SuGs 40 eeuls per bushe
Demand fair aud stocks light
CORN MEAI..-65 To 10 cents per bushel
PROVISIONS
We quote city cured Bacon nj G,a7 cents. hog
round new sides 8. cents; shoulders Ans; "Queen
City" hams lOi; new Hans $40 cts, Lard, IN bbls
7a73 cts in kegs. 7lnS els. per lb.
BtIlER-Mountain irkln, lial7l cts. per h. for y
superior article; an ordinary Article may be quoted at
to II cents.
COFFEE Dealers continue To buy with much eau.
tiun-to supply immediate demand Prices area linle
easier this week. We quote Lapnyr, at Ga o.: R,o
9a0i; Java I lal2 cts. per ID.
MOLASSES-Ne note sales Of New Orleans at anc-
lion during The week. at 25a 2G cts; Cuba goa 2II
cts; Port, Rico 27a30 per gallon
SUGARS-Remaln about ns last reported with less
NOW oflehhs "a o. w eSi lnua AZ "a
cts. per ID.
FLAXSEED 81 Ie-none arriving.
CLONERSEED-aisa 81. per bushel. dull.
BEE.SWAX-22 a % cts. per III,
COAL-lO 10 Is cents per bushel; best Clover Hill
lS cents.
COGION-I.asi sales nj i21al3 cents
COTTON YARNS lS 20 cents.
CANDLES--Ne quote allow Candles II u cts
Halls patent ic Iackson's do 2'c; Patapsco adaman.
tine % y cents; Spemace AZ to ii cts. Cincnna
adananline 2Ga2S cents.
FEATHERS - a 80 cts per b. for geese
FISII-No. | cni ilerings Sc so. MackeeI-No l.
al3-2. &9-3. S. 90 Shad-i8 50.
lllDESGreen sailed 3 CENTS per lb Cali sailed 81 !
cents to 81 each; Spanish y. AZ cents.
lRQN-Plg Iron t2l TO $50, according to qnay;
Swedes t95 per ton; English 500; IIedrgar (Rctrnond
mannactory) $50; Up Country Bar Ss5 to So accor-
ding 10 quality. Nails cts.
! IlNlE-Sales Of Thomaston AT 81 from the wharf.
| PLASIER-Iump, So a3. from the wharf; on the
Basin ST. lierces 500 pounds ground 81 IS.
SOLE LEATIiER-Good II 10 cts; damaged
! ~ IA lGi.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-05-23
WASHINGTON-A SOUTHERN PRESS.

Washington, as the capital of the nation, is pc
culiarly the position in which the patriot can dis
charge his task. 1t should be as focus, which
collects the rays of every hue and commnges
them into one. 1t should be as that great reflector
that combines all shades and throws back rays
in which they are all comminged and made of
one kind The peculiar policy of the North
should there meet the peculiar policy of the
South, and they should there be blended into
one great national scheme. When men meet
in Washington, it is not meeting Of South
erners or NortherneIs, but it is the meeting of
patriots. Washington is the soil of the nation,
and not the property of either North or South
Yet we have an effort TO establish a Southern
press at Washington Yes, Southern press in
Washington, to be conducted by EIwood Fisher,
a man famous for an incendiary collection OF sta
hstics, aiming at the dsmemberment ofthe States
And this scheme originates with the members Of
Congress, men sent 10 Washington as the legs
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-05-23
|, O. @. F.

I YNClBURG LODGE No. II l. o. q. T., will cele
brate her 18th Anniversary Saturday the 18th
by public Procession and Address, to be delivered by Rev
Bro. Walker OF the NJ. 7. Church
The brethren will assemble at the Lodge Room, at o.
clock. The procession will be formed at half past O'Clock
under the direction OF Bro VIM. A. Read Marshal in Chief
assisted by Bro Mark Anthony, u, JAS j. Irby, Jas. w
Dunnington and Jno. II Baily
The Address will be delivered at The Masonic Hall The
public are respectfully invited to attend
Nav 23-lt
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'as 'esd a. no'il lately. more than ten years feel
hesitation in saying he is the first choice Of the peoplr
nm such champion nj the head Of our party we shall
be able to meet and demolish any man. who may have
me ashness Ia iake the field the candidate of that
e party oil oiico holders and conservatives who at,er
themselves that they arrest the which public
opinion has evclcd agains, the odous features Of our
Pfeseh' constitution. With one voice, then, let us de
mahd The services Of WIN. Martha
FRANKLIN
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-05-23
FRANKLIN.
TO TIE VOTERS OF Campbell. AND
BEDFORD

From the last election returns il will be- seen that III,
people have. by decided majpty declared In favor Of
Convention. In remodel the Constitution Of the State
maj being dune, It remains for tho voters of each
p'se' III pace IN nomination fit and proper persons
i'Ptese'i Them In said Convennn In 81 doing. permit
us 10 call the attention of the voters OF this d tic 10 the
name OF gentleman who Is emincntly qualified in every
frsf'e to discharge the duties oi ~ mpotan, trust
That man Is John Ws Esq of The ,own Of .vnchhulg
MANY VOTERS
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-05-23
The Art of FlOurishing.

TT Unnecessary order to obtain the highest degree pro
fcicncy IN penmanshp that the pupil should learn III,
Art Of FI.Ou FISHING. BY other can a com
pletc command of the pen be acquired The which
pleasing To the eye the elegant and oushed
tai, cannot be acquired without knowledge OF this
REEVE x TISDALE are now teaching the principal o
tlourshng, by oil which and line
writing be produced rapidly, and with the beauty
symmetry Of copper plate engraving.
Whiting and Book Keeping Academy opposite Frank in
Hotel Lyncbbuig, Va
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-05-23

he Ladies' Fair, Tor the benefit Of the Baptist Church
IN Tits place. will commence Tuesday evening the
2Slh inst, IN Mr.. Watwck's building lower end Of
Main street. They respectfully solicit The patronage of
the public.
The Ministers and Editors II the town and their wiyos
twl'hout any further nya,on1 ate respectfully invited
% attend
May 23l 1850
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-05-23
To Tic Editors Of The p'rginian :.

GESTLEMEN We communication some time
ago, In The lynchbug Republican, the signature III
"Alany Voters" in which Capt. John ID. Alexander
name was brought before the voters of Campbell and
Bedford as suitable candidate 10 be voted for Au-
gust, 10 represent this district in the State Convention
10 revise aud amend the Constitution. We heartily con
cur In The sentiments expressed in that communication
and will say, addition. thai Capt Alexander has been
IN favor ofrevisng and amending the Constitution for
several years. and if elected will discharge the duties Of
that high station with honor to himself and benefit his
constituents We urge his Claims The voters Of Camp
bel and Bedford and hope he may be returned one of the
four delegates from this district.
MORE VOTERS
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-05-23

yJNIlS morning will sell general assortment Of Dry
Goods aud Groceries, in front oiihe Market House. con
sisng Of Broad Cloths, tassimtrcs, Nesnrs and Ready
Made Clothes Boots Shoes, Hats Sc, n Sugar bar
res Moasses bags Rio Coffee boxes Adamantine Can
dies, : do Starch.
A-SO-On Saturday morning, 25th inst we will sell al
the place, all Of the above goods Oh
hand Terms, cash. 81 approved negotiable paper
viii be added on Saturday, on good Saddle and liar
ness Horses MOSBY s. IIOLGOMBE,
Nav 20 II Auets aud ON h1crcb,nis
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-05-23

LYNCUBURG MARKETS, MAYER
Proris'os Bacon. 5aab; Beef, s. To &C. Corn Meal
60lo 62l cents.
Flour 81 10 81 CO.
Grnin.-torn. s. IN 80 cts; Oats 3lt, 10 Giants
t'orer Seed 81 To s. nominal
IN Hhrg.-Mounain 30-ianghorno & Hunts 26
cents
BeeNrar 30 10 20 cents
Bdier-l To . eta for M /
BRANDY Apple none oncfnI Peach none u ,ting
Boz Iron fS5 assorted aud $50 60 when drawn to
order.
Golfer Rio II lei cents; I.agura LEI to II, Mo
cha %.
Country Linens Tow 10. Flax II ecnts
Cotton Yarns Sales loa2n cents.
tcaiheS-35 10 81 cts.-Searcc
F9ar Seed Sales 90 o5 cents
tjd -llerrngs No. |. iS.; Shad. old 81 80
new $40
1dlon q cents
I'T $3.50 per bbl
" ooi 81 to 90 eta, in demand
u DOL Rolls no sales
Ginseng % To 10 cents
IiemP-W quote To Sc. IN demand.
Lhseed on cenls-in demand
Lard Il to &c.
nolaves West India IS 10 10 ctsper gallon \
q. i2to a cents,
Piadcr-lump, So 10 81; Ground So ,os7
Sugars New orleans6 10 7 cents; Porto Rico tos1
cents; Clarified ~ rcnls ,onr lt1lDl renia
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-05-23
THE SPEECH OF COL. HAYNES.

1t was our intention to hear the speech of this
gentleman, but owing to unavoidable circumsan-
ces, we were not able to be in attendance. The
speech Of the Colonel has been reported by com
petent and impartial judges as an able and con :
elusive effort, one in which he sustained himself
and cause with equal credit.