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The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-01-31
THE TERRITORIAL QUESTION.

We exclude ourselves from our own
columns, thatwe may present to the coun-
try the opinions Of contemporaries on the
recommendations of the PRESIDENT in re-
gard to the engrossing topic Of the day.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-01-31

FRom JAmAIcA.--wc learn from Captain Wright,
OF the schooner Abby Morton, from Falmouth, ia.
msica, that great excitement bad been created in
that place relative to the operation OF the open nav.
igstion laws. public meeting had been held
among those interested in British vessels and AFTER
passing supdry strong and furious resolutions call.
ing on the residents to support their countrymon,
&C, &c, sdjourncd.--N Y Jour. Commerce.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-01-31

Since the message Of General Taylor 10 Congress,
time has been allowed FOR the public Judgment to
be consulted upon the principles and policy which
governed General Taylor in his course in relation
70 California. That judgment has not hcsi,ated 10
commend and approve all that was done by the Ad.
ministrstion i'm the matter. The calm discretion
which has ever MARKED the character Of General
Taylor never more strikingiy displayed than
IL has been here. He came into officcas The Chief
Magistrate, and he found this California question
bcvesthed 10 him, By the outgoing administration,
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-01-31

FRoM CHAoREs.- The steamship Telegraph.
Captain Morgan, arrived yesterday from Chagres
The Telegraph brings no news from California or
the isthmus She left Chagres ON the 5tb, but after
proceeding aboutsixty miles, put back, account
for repairs Her passengers were Transferred, on
her return 10 Chsgrce, 70 the brig Mount Vernon.
which vessel sailed the 7th instant for this port
The Telegraph, having completed her repairs,
sailed on the same day. Her fuel however, gave
out, and she made the remaining part Of The run
under canvass Her engineer and several If tho
hands are quite sick with the Cbagrcs fever Cap
tain Morgan reports that the steamship Cherokee
left Chagrcs on the I'd instant for New York The
brig J. Cohen and schooner Louisiana we're 10 sail
for this port on the sth instant.
!. IN o. Tr,s< ylsJfo 00fh
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-01-31

The GovERSoR has issued his proclamation d.
recng that the election for the scat Of government
sbod be held in the several counties Of the State
ON the first Monday OF March ensuing. The chief
justices Of the counties ordered 10 give due no.
tice Of the same, and appoint the judges and clerks
for said election. We suppose the people are as
we'll prepared TO vote upon this question then as
they viii be ut any subsequent period. But such
Is the want Of mail facilities at this time that we
very much doubt whether tho notice will reach the
extreme eastern and western division of the State
in season for the chief justices to give the requisite
notice.
We believe IL IL about two months since we have
had mail direct from Clarksvillc and IL the Gov
ernor's proclamation Is forwarded by mail to that
section, Il may be the middle Of March before the
chief justice There give notice nj the several pre-
cincts that such election is 30 be held We sup
pose, however, that the Governor has taken the re-
quisic steps TO circulate the intelligence throughout
the State, independent Of mail facilifies The pco.
pie Of Santa Fe OF course must be duly notified OF
the election. II would be queer Joke IL they
should all cast their votes for the town of Santa F
and thus elect that place as the scat of govern
ment. II the vote in this portion Of the State
should be much divided, the people Of Santa Fe
could readily select that the site for the new scat
Of government, they will probably cnst nearly ms
many votes as tho Angio-Amcrican population OF
the soutb.-Housfon (Tsxas) Telegraph, I'D.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-01-31

The JERsEy CRY SENTINEL AND ADVERTISER
This spirited little Wing sheet has lately enlarged
its proportions, and comes to us in a new typo
graphical dress. These fattering evidences of it's
in keeping with the general merit of the
paper.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-01-31

sioa 10 tie Union- Il not this policy perfectly
49, Az far - slawssy 10 concerned, ws think II
fully Tho Territories now free from slave
RI made % b TIE government of Mexico, 1929.
That institutio canot be introduced there without
the sanction Of ConGsss Of the people after they
become State. The policy Of non-intervention
recommended by the President will therefore keep
these Territories free, until they come In under
State constitutions IL not this course better than
TO attempt to force the Wimot proviso through
Congress at The risk Of mad attempt at dissolution
Of the Union?
Were there dagger of slavery being carried TO
the new Territories by postponing final notion, or
that the North would thus be placed in worse po-
sition than at present, we would urge an imme-
date decision; but as slavery cannot be introduced
but by the sanction Of the Federal Government
and as the North Is becoming stronger every day,
and will be all powerful after the next census,
consider the course recommended by the President
AS perfectly safe, and worthy of the support of all
lovers of the Union. The only doubtful matter of
policy is in relation TO the claim set up by Texas to
large portion Of New Mexico. This claim should
be resisted with all the frmness and zeal which its
Importance demands, and with all the means con-
additionally afforded But it appears to that
the North win lose nothing by the intervention
policy in relation to this question, us the Govern
ment of the United States now exercises military
authority that Territory and protects the peo-
pie in the enjoyment Of their ancient municipal
laws, while Texas is suffered TO exercise author
ity whatever. II is probable, too, that New Mexico
will apply for admission free State, within
other year, and thus decide for themselves the case
against Texas i,A
In every View of the question. then, we think the
President has recommended just, safe, and wise
policy, and we hope he WILDE cordially sustained
by the Wings in Congress, and by all others who
have more attachment TO country than to party.
Such course we believe will be the most effective
in foiling the disunionists Of any other They are
seeking for some show Of provocation, to afford
them lame excuse for their reasonable schemes
the moderate and prudent counscls the President
has overwhelmed them with confusion and dismay.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-01-31

Since the publication Of the late admirable mcs-
sage Of General Taylor ON the territorial question:
the public mind has been intently occupicd on the
best mode OF settling The alarming dfc ultes which
have grown up from the determination Of the South
TO extend slavery 10 portion Of the lately sc-
quircd soil.
The ground taken by the message Is almost uni
versslly approved at The North. While Il docs not
60 TO the extent desired by some yet II s generally
admitted that II takes cminently safe and pru.
dent position, and such M becomes President of
the Union.
be perfectly satisfactory to all II recommends the
admission Of The new State, soon as the sppics-
ton IL formally made. As the constitution adopted
excludes slavery, the people Of the North can have
no reason 10 object; and ss the South has always
supported the doctrine that the States have absolute
control Of their own domestic institutions, they
have no right 70 object and cannot do 30 with any
show Of consistency. There is no difficulty then in
in relation TO California. the recommends tons Of
the President being emincntly worthy Of adoption.
In regard TO the Territories Of Dcscret and New
Mexico, there IL less harmony Of opinion; but when
the recommendations Of the message are carefully
weighed, and the whole subject thoroughly exam
ined with patriotic desire to bsrmonizc conflict
ing interests, and especially 10 do nothing TO give
tho southern disunionists for perseverance,
in their mad projects. IL s difficult TO point out
better.
The President advises policy Of non inferpenfsor
In relation 70 these Territories He IL for postpop-
ing any Congressional action until the people form
State governments, and formally apply for sdmis-
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-01-31

Mr.. COBB, OF Alabama, by unanimous consent,
and IN accordance with previous notice, introduced
bill TO provide for all American soldiers not here
tofore provided for with bounty land which was
read twice, and referred to the COMMITTEES on Pub
lie Lands lTTlTT
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-10-22
Fugitive SIayeE.

EXCITEMENT AT DETRoTr.--The ar.
rest OF fugitive slave has created con-
siderable excitement at Detroit, Mich. A
despatch dated the l2Ih inst. says:
The slave excitement continues. The
jail is we'll guarded by our military who
are under regular army discipline. The
negroes around the city are uttering awful
threats.
At Sandwich, in Canada, opposite De-
lrOit, there are. at the least calculation.
three hundred negroes, who lately crossed
the river. and it is dangerous for citizen
from here TO be seen among them.
The ho1se of an Irisllnan, who in
formed Of the negro fugitive now in Jail,
was attacked last night, AMI guns and
pistols were frel by both the assaiants
and those inside, and some blood shed.
A large meeting has been held by the
friends o: freedom, al which The Mayor
presided. Speeches were made by Hon.
S. Bingham, Mayor, and Mtssrs. Joy
and Emmons.
Some persons anticipate trouble when
the negro is out; lie is now awaiting his
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-10-22
New Southern watering Place.

Cans ChmIes.-The Norfolk Herald
states lhat number of Baltimoreans have
lately examined Cape Charles, with {
view Of making it first class ocean wa
ering place, something like Cape May
Several locations Oh the lower Chesa'
peake, down to Cape Henry, have beer
examined, and it has been decided thai
Cape Charles is Ike place. The Herald
says:
Cape Charles would be the rendezvous
of the Summer pilgrims from Maryland,
Virginia, South Carolina and Georgia.
" right away - and by aud by, when the
railroads run thro' from Norfolk 10 the
Mississippi and down TO the Gulf, we
shall have them from Florida, Alabama.
Mississippi, Louisiana, and everywhere
South and away out West. There will
be pretty considerable crowd always GO
ing and coming, no doubt; and Norfolk
will come in for large share of tue bene-
fits which they will scatter abroad.
Cape Charles is 35 miles from Norfolk,
equal to any ordinary run of three hours.
A steamboat would be proftably employ.
ed in making the run daily, touching al
Old Point and Hampton for the esrfb.
Iishment at the Cape will add to instead
of diminishing the resort 10 these places,
where the best table fare Of our climate
and waters is to be found, and the bathing
so generally approved. From Old Point
TO Cape Charles the distance is twenty
two mIle".
The distance from Baltimore to Cape
Charles is 10 miles. Passengers TO the
latter might be landed from the regular
bay boats at New Point Comfort, which
is precisely the distance Of Old Point from
Cape Charles twenty-five miles; and
be conveyed thence 10 The Cape in daily
running steamer.
These are a few ideas which have &C.
cured to us in scratching off this hasty
article, but they are such as convince Us
that the enterprise is worthy of hearty
" good speed I" 1t cannot DC in better
hands than those of BallmOreans, for
whatever they undertake they are sure to
70 through with.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-10-22

holding out inducements to our slaves, 10 ao-
scondfrom the services Of theirmasters by decoy-
ing and stealing them from their owners, ana oy
imprisoning and numbering our citizens, what
are we TO do? Are we not then, virtually driven
|to resistance? Or shall We ''lie suplnely up
ON our backs. while our enemy bind us hand and
Cootnwthout onestruggleof resistance, or without
eyincing one particle of the zeal and devotion
20 our rights and liberty, for which our sires
were so celebrated' Are we TO yield up to the
altar Of fanaticism, the rightful Inheritance OF
our progeny bequeathed TO us, only, III trust Tor
them by our forefathers or should we resist the
aggressive policy of the North? Supposlng, Tor
The sake of peace, we should yield to those who
are daily endeavoring TO rob us of both, our
slaves and territory; they would then treat US
with merted contempt, for the puslllanlmlty ana
and imheciity with which we had met their ag-
gressions, for the worth of a conquered people
is always estimated by the spirit OF resistance
which they have interposcd to their oppressors
But we want union in the South, before we can
make firm standing.
We have traitors in our own ranks, ana oul
enemy have discovered it, and the wayerng
course taken by some of our most conspicuous
leaders, for the poltry consideration OF prosPec'
tive popular favor at the hands OF The Norm
has had the effects OF adding new zeal to then
fanaticism, and as they perceive our lines tat
tering, before the impetuosity Of their onset
their hogging spirits are terminated, aud theII
determination seems TO be
"Back to the struggle, bafled in the strife,
War, war is still d" their" cry, war even TO tfe
| knife"
Shepherdstown, Sept 2, 1850. G.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-10-22
night. May they reap a rich harvest
from This new branch oftrade.

The father of the late Mrs. BigeIow
Lawrence now Miss Sallie Ward, gave a
ball at his residence in Louisville. The
Courier thus speaks of the appearance oi
the lady :--"Miss SaIIie Ward, as usual.
vas the centre of attraction. She ap-
0eared during the evening in Two splendid
costumes, each of which was peculiarly
becoming. Before supper she was y our
mahal. The Light of the ildrem. oae
wore pink satin skirt, with silver ihmha
over il, and bodice embroidered with
silver and studded with diamonds; her
oriental sleeves were of white, adorned
with silver and gold, and her trousers OF
satin, spangIed with gliuering gold; her
hair was braided with pearls and covered
with beautiful Greek cap, and her tIny
pink slippers were gorgeousIy embrol-
dered with silver. The splendid jewels
profused over this magnificent costume
threw back the light which fell upon them
as if in sheer disdain ofinlerlOr eifuIgence.
Her second appearance was 'NourmahaI
At the Feast of Roses" Her dress was
white Illusion, dore with silver, white
silvered veil, wreath of white roses, white
silk boots, with silver anklets; and She
bore the charmed Lutte. In this latter
character she was a beautiful eXempIh-
cation of the poelical thought she repre-,
scented. Always sweet, and fair, and
lovely, and beautiful, she was, ifpossibe'
more so during that evening, and the DIT
ferent characters she sustained were in
comparativelv excellent"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-10-22

up at spark as easily as so many sui
phur matches, are. not in use anong the
Paris architects, who prefer humdrun
state of safety TO the romantic uncerlaniI,
Of the shiLgle system. Their precautions
are so well taken that fires are very rare
in PARIS; and as TO CONGREGATIONS, tho
oldest inhabitant does not remember sucl
q thing. The streets are never filled witt
crowds shouting "ire" at the top OF Their
lungs; Jealous tiremen rushing like mad
men 10 the scene OF action. 10 the grea'
danger of quiet elderly gentlemen; with
furniture tumbIed out of the windows
of burning houses; or with families
weeping over the loss Of their proper
". The French seem to be quite SAT-
isfed with the working of their system,
in spite Of occasional annoyances caused
by the punctiilousness Of the police
They did not think of modifying it even
in the days of the revolution. when re-
formers were in search Of subjects. The
mos, ultra mullplier of the natural rights
Of man never thought Of putting into his
enumeration the right of building, in the
midst Of populous city, house with a
roof as inAammable as finder, and which
walls so thin that TO demolish them one
would ask no heavier bat;cring ram than
a stout pair of Jack boots.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-10-22
Henry Clay at Home.

Mr.. Clay arrived al Lexington at about
nine o'clock at night, expecting to come in
quietly and unobserved, but the telegraph
had announced lis approach, and he was
received with the firing of cannon, shoot
ing Of rockets, and Examinations. The
Lexington Observer gives the following
sketch of few remarks he made from
the balcony Of the hoiel:
"IIe sid that he came home after his
long absence, with feelings far different
from those which at times he experienced
at Washington, in regard to the safety Of
the Union, and with it the Liberties of the
country. But all was now over, and he
rcjoiced with them in the deIivcrance from
danger. In concluding, MIR. Clay said
that he was glad to sec them all again.
and here he pointed his finger towards
Ashland in a manner SO irresislibly comic
| that for sometime not a word could
be heard from him. When silence was
restored, he said that glad as he was 10
see them, there was an old lady about q
mile and half of, with whom he would
rather be than all Of them, and he retired
amidst general, loud and long continued
cheering"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-10-22
who Struck Billy Patterson ?

This important question which has so
long been agitating the country, and which
was second inimportance only to The ON
nibus bill. has at last been satisfactorily
answered, and finally settled by the New
York Evening Post. We are sure our
readers, as well as the country large, will
rejoice at the termination Of this much
yexed and difficult question. 1t is an
nounced in the columns of the Post that
Miss Mary Hurlbut struck Mr.. William
VI. Patterson ''all in heap" on the 4th
inst, and the act was Witnessed by tho
Rev. Mr.. Reed who could not prevent
the outrage.-RaIeigh Register.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-10-22
A Righteous Judge.

His Honor Judge Grier, sitting on the
trial of a Fugitive Slave in Philadelphia.
took occasion 10 warm the abollionists.
white and black, against any attempt at
rescue. should he be delivered to his
owner, stating that he would use all the
power gwen him by the law to put down
all such attempts; that at the first appear
ance Of opposition TO the Law, he would
call out the U. S, troops, and subdue them
at the point eff the bayonet. If we had
many more such men as Judge Grier
through the North, we would never en-
lertain fear for the safety Of The Union.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-10-22
papers. A subscription has been ralsel
sufficient 10 purchase his 10y shoull
he be sent back.
..Ti,e Man or Rsss.,

The Providence joker who paid So>o
for Jenny Lind ticket, il is said, wears
BOOTS made sharp at the toes, with square
heels. u,
lie built house recently and had all
the doors constructed to run upon puileys'
like i window, not mounted on hinges as
usual. This house was built to receive
A bride. who is reported to be very beau
tiful. On the occasion of his marriage,
instead of the usual tour, he sent his wife
to Boston, and went himself to New York.
He is ticket seller TO the Railroad, and
part of his duties consist in carrying the
mail from the depot TO the p. .. His
horse and carriage are both curious affairs,
well suited to so odd genius. As a
man, he is popular and good natured, and
though alfording much mirth to his
friends, is universally respected.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-10-22
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. l6.

Sale of Jenny Lind Concert Tickets.
Considerable excitement was kept up du-
ring the day in consequence of the auction
sale Of tickets to Jenny Lind's Concert.
The first Ticket was sold to Root, the da-
guerreOtypist, for $685.. The sales Of
seats, thus far, will amount TO between ten
and eleven thousand dollars. Some six
teen hundred were sold. which, it is be-
Iicved, will average about seven dollars
per seat. Barnum appears to be in his
glory, and the Nightingale, | am told, en-
Joys good health and expresses herseli
delighted with Philadelphia. Corre,pOn-
dence of Clipper.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-10-22
Florida Election.

Hon. E. G.. Cabell has been reelected
to Congress over Col. Beard. The only
issue made in the canvas was Union or
Secession, Mr.. Cabel! denouncng Disu-
Mon, the other gentleman advocating it.
This is the first election in the South in
which that issue has been made. The
result is a favourable omen.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-10-22
Virginia Convention.

This body assembled in the Capitol on
Monday the 18th.
On motion, Hon. ". 0. Goode was
temporarily called to the chair, and Hugh
W. Shelly made Secretary. The bust
ness first in order being the election of a
President, the Hon. John Y, Mason of
Southampton was chosen on the frs;