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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1850-07-06

TExAS INDIAN FIeHT.-A Texan newspaper, called the
Nueces Valley gives detailed of fight between
company Of Rangers under Capt Ford and party Of Ca
manche Indians the 29h Of May the Of whchs not
stated, although doubt, it the Rio Grande The
Rangers numbered twenty four men, and arriving at the
camp Of the Indians detailed to guard the
pack mules in the Of the company The charge was
then made and portion Of the Indians driven from the
chuparra Another attack then made the remainder
of the warriors, in which Ranger named Gillespie, while
attacking Indian whom he had wounded killed with
This caused halt, giving the Indians time to
retire, which they did slowly The rearguard then coming
up another attack made in front and flank which proved
successful The Indians broke and fed leaving warrior
prisoner, and another chief named Otto Cuero, dead
the field The prisoner stated the loss of his people to be
three killed and four five wounded protect whom they
fought desperately. t
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THE PRISONERS IN CUBA.

The Philadelphia " North American has the
following letter from its Washington correspondent
under date of the lst instant:
"The United States war steamer Wren sailed from THU
port to day for Havana, with Commodore MoRRIs speca
agent of the Government to make demand for the American
prisoners captured by the Spanish forces off Contreas
Contoy IL not intended that Commodore MoRRIs shall
superSeds Commodore PARKER in the command of the Home
Squadron, but he is detailed for this special duty.
" believed here that the prisoners will either be gver
up or that satisfactory arrangement will be effected, BY
which their safely will be secured and their comforts
Tor until such adjustment be made here, between the
Spanish Minister and authorities, will be in
formity with the honor of both Governments.
No doubt entertained by those best acquainted with
the subject that the refusal Of the Count ALcoY to release
the prisoners has grown of the peculiar of the case
involving as Does the question whether while the matter
was under investigation by the marine court he had any
right interfere and supersede the trial The demand
about to be made will presumed the decision
OF the court referred to- any event induce Some decided
action on the part of Nh CALpERos If, however, the APP
Pcaon tor the surrender of the prisoners should be positively
refused, the subject will be presented to Congress
Whatever may be the result of the present expedition, is
will at least have tendency to put this vexed question
tangible shape Com. MoaRIs, should he even foil in OBJ
mand for ,hem the effect either that they will be released
that they will not He is both discreet and fm and upon
hsrepor, whatever may Government will prepared
to act finally and resoutey 1t is feared notwithstanding
the awkward complications which this affair has assumed
that any serious disturbance will grow of it. and it is
tain that will unless tho Count should have lost
his senses
The same letter has the. following statement:
The Geographic report the esc, that 900 troops have
been to New Mexico protect the people of that Terri
tory against the alleged aggression of Texas without or-
daon By act of Congress- passed two weeks ago, the
companies of United States troops in Texas Oregon and
New Mexico ordered to be filed, and the War Depart
has been acting in obedience this instruction. Two
hundred have been detailed to escort the parties
posing Mr. Barets commission from San Antonio to
Paso and five hundred destined increase the companies
in New Mexico, have been directed proceed thher via
Fort Leavenworth, the object being protect emgrants
their route, and the inhabitants from the predatory attacks and
ncursons of hostile Indians The is not in any
way connected with the difficulties existing in regard to the
boundary question. .Gs -.
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A SLANDERER ANswERED.-Carlyle, in la

A SLANDERER ANswERED.-Carlyle, in late
pamphlet, in abiding to America, asks:
What great human soul, what great thought,
what great noble thing that one could worship or
loyalty admire, has yet been produced = To
which Northern paper replies: !" What great
human soul :" Washington. What great
thought 7" Liberty. What great noble thing =
home for the homeless. Bread for the starving.
Protection for the oppressed. We do not know
that these are things which sycophants could wor-
ship, Or loyalty admire but the fame of the first,
the sacredness of the second and the uncircum-
scribed extent of the third, are what freemen adj
mre and intend to defend.
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! Among the vsiters just now gracing the seat of
government. with their presence several literary
celebrities Of the better sex. We fear to venture
their names in company with the less interesting
elements of news and politics; but there is one, a
stranger from far land, whose pen and whose vir-
tues have shed lustre on her own country, and en-
deared her to the whole world of letters alludeto
Miss FREDERIKA BREMER, of Sweden, who arrived
in the city few days ago. and is still here; infor-
nation which will, we know, be very interesting to
many Of our readers who are also hers.
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mail robber, Charles NJ. Gsghart, tried and con-
vced last week at iliamsport Pa, and sentenced
years confinement in the penten,iary
Another mail rolber, George Baldcn, Of Susquehanna
county Pa, rm ery postmaster at Great Bend, tried
and convicted the charge Of ENHANCEMENT Of letters
tainng money from the United Ssstes mail and Friday
last sentenced o ten years confinement in the pentenary
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ONO Wool MARKETING Massilon News 0

~
the 2S.h ultimo says:
The amount Of wool purchased in this market during the
present has been unusually large This has been
caused by two circumstances each Of which worthy Of
sderaon In the first place. the farmers OF this region have
within few yesrs turned their attention particularly 10
this subject Men who short time kept but twenty or
thirty sheep, and thought them only valuable for the purpose
Of furnishing wool for family use and who deemed them to
be stock really expensive than have now De
come pretty thoroughly awakened The Importance of the
business Of wool growing item Of profit to the agri-
cultuns.
Where few years since you would have seen iarm OF
hundreds Of aud bu few sheep, and plentiful supply
Of longesre nosed hogs, you will now find large
focks Of sheep enng upon the pasture fields and pouring
the for their feeces into the laps OF the farmers
Our merchants too, hang become aware OF the impor-
lance to them Of the wool trade have taken pains than
formerly acquant themselves with the qualities and value
Of This great staple Of all this is that better
prices paid thus inducing the farmer to sell his wool
under his eyes, and leave the merchants the risk and
responsibility of shipping"
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COMPLIMENT TO THE AMERICAN CHARGE AT
ROME.

Messrs EDIrcRs The annexed extract of late letter
from Rome which find in Anew York paper. will accept
able many Of Jour readers, if you find 70 ON for it
81 present last week very interesting ceremony
the presentation Major Cass Charge RA are by the
priests OF the Propaganda, Of token Of then gratitude in
acknowledgement the protection he afforded to them when
their institution menaced by the Tas,t verni Latin
delivered the OCCASION End tworshIy u-
minated volumes, resembling the old mssals Of the middle
ages then brought forward. One Of len contains nyo
cations for the happiness OF Major Glass; write ia
different Languages by individuals Of sixei ght different ma
TONS priests Of the Propaganda There caroely onoua
the wide globe, which is not there sps kenscarceIy
country which there represented have locked over
this volume twice, and from csosy have noteddown few
Of the languages which therein nsc,bs
/ Clngaiese, Llyrean, Ethiopian 4" Arabian,
sansci,, Chinese, Chsdean, Coptic.
Phenican, Celtic, Canue, Koordsh,
his, in perpetuy, the right Of asylum sanctuary How
strange, IN the history of European Covenants have
been the vcstudes and Of the last two wears
Thrones have 'ambed about the heads of kings
Publcs have taken the places Of ancient monarcbies
Of the COMMISSIONS which have shaken. Itay-oS the
storms and teapests which hava. swept this fair land
endng society to its deepest oundatonsno stronger more
striking illustration be addused than the ceremony to
which have just alluded The naughty inaccessible 4ropa
gsndahe Oldest, reveencsd institution ofshe Catholic
Churchhe nuceussf its cergyihe pride Of the popes-
with It's Of the through every
land from the SHOWS Of Sberiato the sands of Sanacand
menaced BY the eSce lawes Of the Tbe and de-
mards protection from the representative United States
That that protection rendered. and well rendered nv
se9 heard athcay announced weeks ago, On public
OCCASION IN the old tmewon chapel of Propaganda in
the presence Of the senator's and princes of Rome,
Thereeare comparatively few strangers in Rome or
Americans the number is less than usual The weaher
rapidly approaching, when the masaia from the Campagna
renders impudent for strangers remain. The hoes are
nearly deserted and the artists despair The last year
was an unortanate one forths In fact there branch
OF business which has not suffered the want
of "a stable governments. thousands, areng whom are
not few families Of ancient TILE and noble sood are said to-
be IN actual 1ant AND WREN you those
who by aercements and confcans deprived OF their
revenues you may conjecture somewhat Of ne misery existing
IN Rome. subscriptions is circulation vi I'd relief as
Tar as possbe and notservs that the Spanish Minister and
Mr. Cass, and ais, the Austrian and Russian Minister'S have
each contri hs hundred dollars this object Heaven
help tho in Rim, say Wan, badly in all COM
munitss, but nowhere so hardly as 10 Italy"
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1850-07-06

The Editor Of the Norfolk Daily Despatch recently paid
visit to the slave brig Excellent" lying that port
He says that the space between her decks in which
calculated that two hundred and fifty slaves could be
placed is only about four feet high where they would he
compelled to remain in sitting posture. Immediately under
this casks closely slowed from which they were
20 be supplied BY Of long tin tubes suckers.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1850-07-06

Caskill ounain House struck by lightning Thr
day last il passed down the conductor the Porters
roo in he front of the house, entered that room ro the
ground assed OPP the shelves lined with brass and can
dlesck left its impress upon twenty thirty OF them
wedn together then pa sed up the bell wire Tito The
office. where the clerk stunned, but much injured
N. Y. N;rror
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S30s,OOO

In addon 70 the above, the Minister'S out OF large
which they have their disposal have handed to the Pres
dent to be distributed by him in of munifcence and
charity the sun Of 100000 In maintaining this state
CURED i IS contended by his dignity Prince and Pes-
dent the above S36s0oO have been SPENT and deb, Of
$3.50 incurred in the Of eighteen months He asks
BY the bill now before the House, the annual appropriation
S600000 over and above his salary.
One Of the Lgimist journals points the Pesden, to Wash
ngton and recommends the republican simplicity which,
without any loss dgny power prevails there and pre-
vailed at Mount Vernon. With still greater effect the same
journal suggests that my Uncle whose example the nephew
is SO necessarily appealing to- might well whisper in the
nephews upon this occasion, 81 was Consul for four
years. after having General world wide fame.
occupied the palace Of the Tueres and did its honors with
cecomng dignity, making myself and my authority respect
ed-dld not with salary Of 100000, and without
any extraordinary and illegal allowances. And made no
debts :"
IN the Academy of Sciences NJ SoREI has presented pa
per in which he warmly disputes the very common opinion
sna e compounds OF zinc used in commerce, arts and
manufactures are injurious to health He has he asserts
for the last fifteen employed great number Of workmen
in the galvanizaon ofon. Hundreds Of ,bem are
IN grinding and sitting grey oxide sub-oxide Of zinc and
never has Of them been in the slightest degree Injured by
constantly breathing atmosphere mpegnated with mineral
dust. White oxide, M. SoREL contends, is equally in.
nocuous.
Aubree presents to the Academy mode of proceeding
IN photography upon paper in which proofs obtained Of
the color preferred from red the black Of ordinary engray
ings His process is thus described
eater the necessary operations for obtaining upon paper
the positive proof this proof plunged into bath Of hyposul
phe of soda prepared according rule given in the
tons for upon paper After having been allowed
TO emsn In the bath for quarter Of hour, the proof is
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1850-07-06

LurHERAN DEacosxssEs.-The Pi,tsburg Gazette, in
speaking Of these benevolent ladies' who oc a, the Pitts
burg nfrmay, that they take Of cebacy are
subject to conventional secuson AMI can return to the
ordinary duties Of life whenever they desire.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1850-07-06

ArFRAr.A serious ARRAY took place at Ithaca IN -
the night Of The 27th utmo after the close Of Circus
exhibition. number Of and women were serious
injured-one man mortay, his skull being brokep The
origin of the ARRAY is not known.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1850-07-06

Fpusr VkssLL LIRRRIA.-The Liberia Packet will
positively sail from Baltimore, her eighth voyage for Lii
IBERIA, on the Sd July next Letters packages sent TO Dr.
James Hall, Colonization Rooms Baltimore street, free OF
expense, will be forw ar,ed
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enc man against the BILL The Lsgtmists, with few excep-
ons also against and any equivalent "A fraction Of
the Oheanist majority will vote for the notifications reported
10y the committee. And presented with the following
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-09-24
NEW TIN-PLATE WORK. In g
ESTABLISHMENT.

THE subscribers wnnId most respectful
~ inform the inhabitants of Jefferson coun-
ty and vicinity, that they have commenc-
ed the TIN,PLATE, SHEETRON
COPPER IND BRASS H'ORKTNG
BUSINESS, al Nos. and 2, "Mllter's
Row .Chaflesiown," where they will keep
constantly on hand general assortment
of their Wares, which they will sell al
wholesale or retail at Unprecedented low
prices.
Roofing and SpOutiag.
Those wanting Roofing or SPouting
done, will find it TO their advantage 10 call
at No. 2, Miller's Row.
JOB WORK done in a workmanlike
manner and al short notice.
The subscribers wishing 10 avoid the
credit system as much as possible, pro-
pose to take in exchange for ware and
work, all kinds OF country produce, old
copper and iron, brass, cotton rags, pew
ter, lead, &c.
r. PARKER & SONS.
Charlestown, Aug. 81, l850.-n.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-09-24
$500 REWARD.

Runaway on the 3rd ofSept. from the
subscriber. residing near Lappan's X
Roads on The Road leading from Boousbo-
70 D, to WAliamsport, Thomas ii. Cremer
an Indeniured apprentice TO the Cooper
ing Business. Said boy is abo1I feet
high, fair complicated with light hair
Had On wien be left cross barred Cas-
sineu iosey rounda ont and pants ofsame,
cross. barred vest, cloth cap. and took
with him a bund.a wrapped in red SILK
handkerchief.
| hereby caution al persons from en-
pIoying or harbor:ng said boy. as will
enforce Inc law ~ the utmost extent.
The above reward will be given If de-
Iivered ia Jail ny,sh9re so HAT gel him
again. MICHAEL BRANTNER.
Sept. 10 1880.
SprH of Jefferson. copy 10 I'm OF 81,
anu send t:n 70 ,his u.hse,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-09-24
ALEXANDRIA
GROCERY STORE.

-
WILLIAM BAYNE so!ici;s the atton-
W ton of country merchants and deal
ers generally, 10 his stock of GROCE-
RES, which having been laid in early in
the season, before the late advance, he is
prepared to offer great inducements. For
convenience, he presents 10 the trade the
following list, viz:
S--S,. Croix, Porto Rico,
Cuba, &C., in hhds. and bills; Loaf Sugar
Iof lst ID, and Sd quality, il whole and
half boxes; best crushed and powdered, in
barrels; Soft, Crushed and Clarified in
barrels.
MOL.4SSES- Cuba, Muscovado,
Cardenas, New Orleans, and Sugar-house
Syrup, in hhds. and barrels.
COFFEES--Rio Green, Porto Rico,
81. Domingo, Old Government. Java, and
Maricabo.
TEAS--Gunpowder, Imperial, Young
Hvson and black, 10 which he invites very
particular attention as he has inducements
TO offer that will tell.
TOBACCO AND SEGARS--"Gold
Leaf" Cavcndish Tobacco, with gene
raj assortment Of pounds, SIS and 8's; and
Principe half Spanish and common segars.
SUNDRIES.-Fresh Rice, Maccaro-
nj, Currants, Citron, English Walnuts Al
monds, Filberts, Cheese, CASTLE, Bar,
Rose, Toilet, Cushion Toilet, Victoria.
No. yellow, No. brown and black
Soaps; "Belnot Sperm" Adamantine
aud Mould Candles Scotch Snuff in Bot
lies and Bladders and RapPee in Jars,
Sanger's Mustard, No. !. Chocolate, sup.
Carb SODA, SaIeralus, Cream Of Tartar,
Epson Salts, Cloves, Indigo, Dutch Mad
der, Clipped Logwood, Red Wood, Cop
peras. Refined Sailpelre, Roll Birthstone,
Alum, Cinnamon, Mace, Nutmegs, Pep.
per, AlIspice, Race Ginger, Ground Pep
per and Ginger, Colgate's Pearl and No.
II Starch, Corn Brooms and Whisps,
Golsh's sup. Matches, Lamp Black,
Wrapping Irvine, FoolscaP, Letter and
Wrapping Paper, Letter Envelopes, Grass
and Hemp Coil Rope, Bed Cords and
Leading Lines, assorted, Painted Buckets,
Sugar Boxes, Mason's Backing and Black
Ink, Window Glass s-l0's and l0-i2's,
Putty, Fine and G. A. Salt, Table Salt in
Boxes, Powder and Shot, Bar Lead,
Picking Vinegar, Bay Rum, Clover Seed.
&C., &c.
Alexandria, Sept. II, 1850,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-09-24
LATER FROM CALIFORNIA.
Arrival Of the Steamer Philadelphia.

Too Uecks later News-One billion
north of Coll Dust-Tsrribte Riot
al Sqcron1cnfo-Blo odshed and Loss
ofLife- Baltimore TeSsels Arrived
Cm-7he Blankets, SC.
t8y Telegraph for the Baltimore Clipper
NEw YORK, Sept. 800 p. Nj.
The steamer Philadelphia arrived here
Allis afternoon from Chagres. She brings
dates FROM San Francisco 10 the 18th Au-
gust. She has on board one million dol
lars worth of gold, and brings one hun
dIed passengers.
A terrible riot. resulting in death and
much bloodshed, occurred at Sacramento
City on the l2lh August. 1t appears
that party. amounting TO about sixty
persons, calling themselves Squatters-or
rather designated as such-proceeded to
the prison-ship TO relieve some of their
comrades. They were promptly con-
tronrcd by the citizens, when terrible
fight ensued. The Mayor, Mr.. Biglow,
was badly wounded during the aff'ray.
The City Assessor, and many others on
both sides, were killed and wounded
The steamers McKiu and Blanca were
despatched to San Francisco for troops
and other assistance. In the mean time
the squatters had been reinforced and
numbered about eight hundred strong
Lieutenant Governor McDougal proclaim
ed marshal law, and the city thus remained
until the required assistance was obtained,
and the riot finally put down, but not
without serious injury to the participants
on both sides.
The dry season had set in, afording
fine opportunities for mining operations.
About ten thousand persons were busiIy
engaged al the diggings-all doing well.
Three Chilians had dug fourteen thousand
dollars worth from the mines at James
town in two weeks. Others have been
equally prosperous.
Goods from the y. Safes were generally
in active demand, and business in every
channel promising. Money, however,
was scarce and in demand at pretty heavy
rates.
Mess Pork was selling at SIS TO "a.
Liquor. of all kinds very firm. Lumber
was in better demand.
. Flour was selling at $llal2 per bbl.
Rice Sal0c per ID. Coffee selling at 30
10 45c per pound.
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LATEST FOREIGN NEWS.
.4rriral of the Steamer Pacifc--IHrce
daYS later ne,Cs.

UuyS tutt1 HtUS'
The new American steamer Pacific ar
rived this afternoon, making the voyage
from dock to dock in the unprecedented
lime of 10 DAYS and hOurs--lhe shortes
passage vet on record in the whole history
of ocean steam navigation. This add:
another to the splendid triumphs of ouI
American steamers.
The weather in England has been very
fine and The crops have been safely gotten
in.
The London papers generally are bar
rem of the news.
The London Times saws, in speaking
Of the Schleswig IIolstein war, that The
German journals are urging the army to
fight on, if even without effect. The
heavy rains render all operations By tic
troops impract!cable.
Trance. The Council General Of he
Chavenle Inierrieture, has adopted res
oIuGon expressive Of regret at the death
of Louis Philippe, the exile King. Eu
neral services have been performed III
honor and respect 10 the departed nom
arch.
Unlocking over the papers generally BY
his arrival, find but lille news Of til
l0riance.
LirsrpyOI Cston .Rrket, Ser:. II.
Tie Cotton market has ruled dn!! &
prices have further declined!' III 'h'ee
days, I'd per To-, with sales siHri' li;dav,
81 the sailing Of The Canada, oil 10 .9G2
"''s' SPECTATORS and cXpoi!tf> taklcf
,'E, 1890 bales, and tie res dUS taksp!
Iy The Trade.
'te Il 'rt Gotten ma,ket was quiet,
vi Prices ca. Died no change.
on, "<3" dS''D%. PHILADELPHIA aud Bal'i-i
Nv fi'9g was selling y. 24a24s o.;
:, e ss Canal 23az3s Ed. In1isn Corn
''9' PcT qIarrer, American vhi,e
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-09-24

THE SUBSCRIBER
has just received
Alchohol
Spirits Turpentine
Lewis white lead pure in oil
Pearle starch
Military shaving soap
Spanish whiting
Soda salarams
Indigo
Seidlitz powders
Soda DO
Liquid opodeldoc
Castor oil
Sweet do
British do
French varnish for preserving leather
Also Pat,erson's Alternative for ague and
fever, diarrhea, bilious and cramp choiic
Putty.
CHARLES HARPER .Agt.
September 3, 1850.
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YheaI Gs al To- IS iNl ner 7O lhs,,.

Wheat 6s 81 TO IS Cd per 70 lbs.
( The IirnJon Corn market was firm at
last accounts. a.~ Hfr9f
Proeisions-Liverpool, Sept H.
Sales ol 800 Inns American Lard al 33s
9 34s I'D FER tin. Provisions generally
EXHIBIT hut liflc change. '''.'
The London Money market quiet. En-.
eli h funds dull. Consols 984
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-09-24
HOUSE, SIGN s. ORNAMENTAL
PAINTING.

THE undersigned. would most respect.
/ fully announce to the citizens Of Sher.
herd,town and vicinity. that he has taken
the Shop formerly occupied by James
Boyer, situate on German street, where
he will continue 10 carry on the
House, Slgn e. Ornamental Painting,
in all lis various branches. .lso.
PIPER HANGING IND GL4ZLSG,
and attends all calls for his services with
promPmess and despatch, and as he hopes
aud believes, with perfect satisfaction 10
his customers.
He respectfully solicits share Of the
public patronage
JAMES II. BOYER.
Shepherdstown, Aug. 6, le50-y.