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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-12-27
DEp4arasSr 81 srArE.

u Z :.
sIss-~i have the pleasure % acknowledge the re-.
celPtoi your letter u the 18th instant, enclosing
repofs ahd resolutions unanimously adopted by me
Mafyiana Reform Convention, in relation 10 the
meashfeso t Compromise passed BY The Congress of
the Gntted Slsles az It's last session. for the trans
mission Of which am greatly bbIigedto you. The
yoieeef lac State OF Maryland expressed BY sol
numerosts aRdtrespeeiable Convention. so recent
ly chasea By HE psdple, cannot but produce great
effect nYaH tAe public mind and contribute 10 dis
eounlenanee 4gitat4ofs. to produce reconciliation
and ksfifa9nA and thereby TO perpe,hate the union
Of ths STATES am, sir, with great respect, your
obecirA. SERVANT DANIEL WErsreR
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-12-27
BOUNTY LANDS.

There were located By Mexican Bounty Land
Warrants during the frs, and second and part Of
third quarter OF the year 1850 more than orc miIion
asd Mali aerss Of the public land The whole =
mount 81 land disposed Of was more than isrp MI
i0Ms eigit knadred honsand AIRES The public
lands have averaged to the government for the last
iiy years sper sns and q qnarta MILLION i de,lars
per annum over and above all costs and expenses.
The Secretary Or the In1srior recommends ! sale
Of the Mineral Lands of he Government in Cali
fornia
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-12-27

APPEARANCE or TIE CHoLERA--The
cholera appears to have broken out almost
simultseeouslg ineseveral points at the South
and West The New Orleans Courier says
i has broken out with great fatality in
GAINESVILLE on Pearl river the first time it
ever appeared in the pine woods It is also
reported that the cholera exists to some ex-
tent I'M Franklin Parish. La
The Planters (La) Banner reports the
deaths Of nine negroes, from the same dis
ease, OF the plantations in that vicinity.
At Selma lAla.) two persons have died Of
cholets recently. and near Summerfeld, in
the saIpe State, Mr. Glass, Mrs. King
and one Of hsr slaves have been attacked
With the same malady.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-12-27
HIGHWAY TO rHE PACIFIC.

Mr. Stuart takes decided and forcible ground in
favor Of great N iionaI Highway to the Pscifc
He says: Highway, commencing al some
point in the Valley of the Mississippi: and ternina
ting The coast OF the Pacific with lateral branches
would not only furnish the means of convenient in
accommodation but Lead othe establishment Of
a chain of settlements along its line which would
link together the widely separated portions by an
inseparahle bond of union
The Secretary therefore suggests an immediate
examination cfthe country and such SURVEYS as
may be necessary TO deteTmiHe the practicabiity
and probable cost of the work
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-12-27
TREASON nEMlARnEn.

We learn with mortifaation, that the notorious
Rhett,sot South Carolina has been elecled United
States Senator. No man perhaps in the Union, of
any prominence. has exhibited greater audacity in
promulgating his treasonable sentiments against
the confederacy. twill be exceedingly mortitEing
70 honorable Senators o Be compelled 70 associate,
officially, with such man- We suppose his sand
ing however will beFabont on par with equally
notorious Gddings, and they would do well toItake
lodging togeiher.-Y ngiala Mgssenger.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-12-27
GOV. FLoYD,s MESSAGE.


"X. the Washington Correspondent of the Bal
timore San, sseaking OF Gov. Floyd's Message,
says I'LL
"Gov Floyd's message i already an OK
ploded humkug. Every body sees through
it, and heuee it is no longer 3 dangerous
humbug ersry one denounces it hence +
ceases 10 do harm, There will be no res
ponse 10 Hist Excelleucy, either North or
South The article in Saturdays Intelli-
gencer; quoting from the constitution of the
, United States, was settler
Father Ritchie was, at first, inclined to
pay some respect to tile suggestions Of the
Governor of tshe ancient eommonwealth-as
dutiflI son of Virginia, bred in the fear
of auttority,Ihc coald hardly 40 less-but
his sober second thought is much more ra-
tfonal. He Hesitated 10 day and when he
shall have Weighed the matter, his patriotic
heart Will make him esehew the project alto,
gether-
As regard Imy humble self, I draw wide
distinction between Virginia proper, and Of
fcidt, Virginia speaking through the COVER
nor ank her representatives, am SO demo
cratic Is my notions that prefer the people
Of Virginia 70 the peoples Representatives.,
and tha.xa at.asa 4a. A. I------4 N 1at-~ ...S~
sage Of Governor Floyd is the most insidi-
Gus blow yeti dealt to the Union; but, for.
tunatelE it hhs already missed its aim. ]
had no idea that his Excellency was SO much
of sailor ash in padding his canoe, to turn
his back on the kaore he was about to land
The "Soplhfrn Press" pretends to abuse
the messagelof Governor Floyd; but thu
rational people of this countryf.wll not be
deceived by This ruse-de gusrfc Though
the SeuttefA Press has generally abused
things that we're good and national it does
not follow that erery thing is good which the
"Southern PEessn abuses y
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-12-27
JENNY LIND.

The Richmond Enqgirero Of Wednesday lastsays
. There was painful Tnmor yesterday that the
steamer from Wilmington to Charleston, with Jeu-
ny Lind SC, on board, was lost 10 the tempest 90
Sunday HighI. We haxe nothing 10 confirm the re-
port-indeed, the telegraph wires Sonfh, by which
alone il could have come are said 10 b ont Of ore
We learn through passengers, who came fran
Charleston on thar night, thai the storm was verV
violent the baggage hpaiing on The water which
washed over the deck and that the passengers were
reioiced @ escape from their perilous position
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-12-27
THE ELECTION.

The President of the, Virginia State Convention
has appointed Thursday he 2ad aayefJ4nuafg, 1851
as the day for the election Of suitable person to
fill the vacancy occasioied by theresignaiion of
Mr. Sansels IN the District imposed of the coun
ties Of shenanIoah. Hardy and Warren
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-12-27
SENATOR MASON.

THIS gentleman passed up on Tuesday last 10 the
Cars IIe Looks well. From theeo-k interview be.
iweea hstfa andEonr neighbor Of the Spirit we were
iorcl5iy reminded of the aiage recently quoted BY
our netghPoriH reference 70 ourselves and the VAL
ley Democrat Politics ma Ike bed fellows ~
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-12-27
NIGHT MAILS. 4

Tke new arrangement forcarryinE the nails from
Bal1more % Cumberland " night VIII take effeei
an Monday next The train win leave Baltimore
II o'clock and Cumberland !, 10. and shorten the
time Id hours setween New York and Wheeling
o. PhnbaEg. The stage route over the Mountains
viii therefore Be iraEeEsed ID day light capital
arrsnferaenf.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-12-27
SINGULAR CIRCUMSTANCES.

Powers statuelof Mr. Calhoun, of the loss
Of which. with the vessel that was bringing
it from Italy to this country, so much has
beenrsaid represented South Carolna,s greaf
statesman standing erect with scroll mark
ed 1.-THE Constitution in one hand, and
mounting to Truth and Justice with the other
a letter from q gentleman ID Charleston mt
forms US that the statue has been recovered
without the least damage to the figure Itself 4
but Truth and Justice have been destroy
ed and .'The Constitution" defaced,
The believer in omens-and all men arg
more or less sGperstitlous- IN this slnf
gular circumstances fruitful subject for the
exercise of his credulity. Expressing as il
does the belief Of South Carolina as to ting
position She occupies with regard to the
federal government, and occurringfat such
o juneture as the present, it has given rise
to much remark among the people Of that
State -NortoM Bacon
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-12-27
DIR. YARyALI

The Daguerrean Artist has taken lots Of Like
nesses within The las, week He has been encour-
aged, and very Justly Too beyond all precedent in
this town. Those desiring his art applsd 70 them
Or families. would DO well toavail themselves al
once Of the opportunity
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-12-27

Man SAWED IN Two.--A German, named
John Sweetzer, at Vincennes. Ia, latelys
whilst intoxicated, went into circular saw
mill, and falling upon the saw was discovered
few minutes after sawed from the left SIDE
just below the shoulder obliquely acress the
belly. he died that night.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-12-27

Gsr On Thursday last, being ThanEsgist
ing day iR New York, the celebrated DR. Fi
L. Hawks concluded most Impressive and
eloquent sermon with TIE following signifl
cant EARNING to the anti L nidniSts, in aIlu1
sion to the recent movements|for the sever
ance Of the States, lie said, I | would im7
press on my countrymen, not merely the i'm |
polite folly, but'tAe palpable wickedness in
the sight Of God, pf all this clamor, and in \
deed Of any measures tending'to the sever
ance of our confeaeracy We have, as one
of the nations of the world, Gods work to-
do. To do it, we require the moral physi-
cal, and financial force that union alone can
give, To- be loyal to this confederacy; there
fore, is piety, for it is fidelity towards God
And in conclusion, | would, as an American
citizen, with a heart that beats for my coun \
~, ', HOLY, s',it nuvlc cvyuhI men
without distinction, respectfully say -cher-
ish in your heart Of hearts our glorious Uni
on: land let your prayer to God be daily
!, heard, that from ocean to ocean, and from the
snow Of our NortlI to the ever blooming no.
ses bf our South, one simultaneous cry may
ever rise from the glad hearts of happy thou
Sandstone God, one faith, one tongue, one
freedom one country
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-12-27

A FAMILY BURNED TO DEArH-0n the
morning of the 18th instant, at O'clock, ths
house Of Mr.. John Coulthard, In Queens
burg, N. B., was consumed by FIRE, with adj
his family, consisting Of Mr. Ceulthard, wife
and child Cause of the FIRE unknown.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-12-27
GREAT COOK STOVES.

We refer oHr readers 70 the advertisement oii
Messrs. aAYwhRD s. DpxE which will be found in
another eolump. Their Stoves are represented Is
being Of the AFst order. Let trial be made OIL
them
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-12-27
OUR BOOK TABLE.

Our Book Table has BEEN well supplied this weekl
with valuable monthlies, which We have moi lime
atpresen, 10 notice But re will advise our readers
Of them hereafter
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-12-27
THE LEGIsI. aTIrpp

Nothing o. interest occurred during last week in
this oody-many o. me members having len for
their homes 10 spend the holidays.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-12-27

The Holidays intervening since our last Issue
must account for many DEFICIENCIES IN The present
number.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-12-27

Nothiag G importance transacted 8, q, veeE,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-12-27
THE CAPTIVE DAUGHTER or MRS.

the 81 Louis Republican publishes The circular
OF The Commissioner Of Indian Affairs addressed TO
D. D. Mitchell, Superintendent OF Indian Affairs al
St Louis, apprising him that reward Of one
thousand dollars is Offered b. the Indian Bureau for
the recovery Of The daughter 81 the late NJ. White
The Commissioner states thar Congress having
appropriated fifteen hundred dollars for the redemp-
ton Of this child be is anxoas that the money shalt
be % expended as 10 give fun effect to the bentro
lent intention Of that body.
From the latest information received
upon the subject he says, sit IS believed
that she yet remains in captivity among the
Apaches proper, Or that mixed band termed
Iacellares,' which for years past, have infesF
ted the vicinity Of San Hernandez de Taos,
the country between it and Rents Fort. and
the Santa Fe road, near the settlement Of
New Mexico /; yet it Is possible she may
have been sold BY her eaptors to Indians of
some other tribe. She is nov about three
years ofage"
Il i 70 Be hopedthat the benevolent design Of
Congress may be accomplished BY the discovery
and ransom of this child atan early day
IMPROPER FOREIGN INTERFERENCE
At a recent meeting Of the Committee of the
British and Foreign Anii-Slavery Society, held in
London, the following resolution was unanimously
adopted
Resolved that this committee have witnessed
with profound regret ths acts of the United States
ongress during lis fast session IN refaltoa ~ sl
very; rHetr duly record thesr con-
demuation of the spirit in which they we've con-
ceived, the principles op which they we're based
add the objects they were intended 10 accomplish!
That this committee more particularly rerrobate
and denaunce the act for the recapturs OF fugitive
slaves an outrage upon the dearest rights oil hu
mainly, and daring violation Of the laws OF God
That this committee deeply sympaIhize with the
colored population Of Inc United Stzfes in their
present most trying and painful crcumsta noes and
would earnestly exhort the friends of freedom
throughout the Union to use every legitimate means
10 firm and Christian spirit, effect the entire
and immediate abolition Of This most ubiquitous.
law 4
= Such improper interference in our national af-i
fairs deserves the most unequivocal rebuke. The,
South, as is well known, justly complains BE- tMs
agitation in the North What, then, are veto ex-
pect in relation to the intermedding Of British
Society, ami, as We may infer, lis paid agents
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Brsys, Colonel Enea. Msckay, Deputy ousrter0ss,er Gen.
Lieutenant Colonel benjamin X. Pierce, ARTILLERY, Apl
B,ssea 1ieu,snsni Colonel Richard D. A, Wade Captain
BIeysl MAJOR John o'Bnen, Captain 4,h artillery a.s
Captain John r B. GARDENER, ls infantry, June 70, ls NJ
Ps, Lie Lewis Ne "a dragons. January 10 Is
BssSss Lisu,sn.a. Edwin Howe second Lieutenant 90
Second Lieulsnant John De kussy, I'd artillery, July lo
see.nd Lieutensn, Walter W. Hudson isl infantry s
$50, fon Mcintosh, Texas. -, a. 49,.
Second Lieutenant Thomas j. MASON" So inAniiy May 4
Assistant Surgeon William E. Fullwood, April II, 1850 Mo-
Georgia.
y-rhe officers promoted and appointed will join their m
regiments companies stations without delay hose de
service acting under special Instructions wi report %
commanding OF their respective regiments and eo
yThe usual OF absence allowed by the r,gulau,
hereby granted 10 the graduates AT the expiration Of NJ
sepember 3o they will Join their proper stations and
The Breyet Second Leutenans assigned TO the MOUNTED
ments Except special nsuuctons,) viii repair
isle Barracks report for temporary duty the erraD
| their leaves
VII Acceptances non aecepances Of appointments VII
reported Adjutans General OF the army and
of officer will Immediately subscribe u
regulations enjoined by article of He sO m
his bth- place, and the state from which appointed
D' ''''' Il. JONES,
Adiatau Genas
Died Of wounds received in skirmish with Indians
MEMORANDA.
Change of date made by ~i the adree consent
| Senate
The date Colonel J. b. Walbacb's Brevet OF Bgder
changed from "May 3o is4s," to November H. lsa3,
Transfers correction Of dates Of commission, BY cid
| adpce and consent IF the Senate.
Second Lieutenant William silvey, OF the ID artillery A|
artillery Company b. date November 0, 0i9 vice chafu
noted
second Lieutenant Beekman Du Barry Of the LIST artillery
Sd artillery Company FL date February 10, 1880 ycs
promoted.
second Lieutenant william H. Lewis, Of the Isl infantry
5h infantry Company B., to date October q eio vice Han
deceased.
Second Lieutenant Thomas Wright of the 5 infantry ii
infantry Company CO. date October TO- ls49 vice G4
noted
Second Lieutenant john Whers, Of the I'd infantry, I'd
infantry company c. TO date January 1850 vice Russell
noted.
The above named will join their companies
necessary delay.
The appointments Of Cadets j. X. Duncan, E. d. Stockton
Frazer A. Cumming be breref second lieutenant dat
July ls49 instead OF "Jqy lS4s," announced in aG
ORDERS, No. 80, of ls49 And they restored their
rank army according the order Of precedence drte
by the Academic Board.
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THE UNION.

in their knowledge OF justice and the constitutional
their high preoganye OF powerthe extremists on oo!n
hands may defy each other they may unite. not IN
putting down each other but in warning upon the en-
lghtened moderaes OF the country But If the people
stand firm, the patriots watchword is made good
Al IS yell II remains for the North TO stand
FORTH and through the voice OF her enlightened press.
proclaim herself ready and determined TO act in
honor. in accordance with the liberal and original sPni
OF the constitution and TO put down this miserable Wmot
Provso and preserve the guarantees OF the consutu
lion. The hands which now seem about 10 be with
drawn from each other will then be united in still 6rnier
and more friendly grasp. The enemies of the Union
may then, like the tabled giants OF old in their assaults
upon Olympus, combine in heaping Ossa upon Peon,
and Peon upon Ossa yet in their silent and seadiast
strength. more potent than the thanderbolts OF ia
pter shall lis supporters hurl them TO hery
than those OF Ena Let. them the people of the Union
stand forth in the light OF Heaven and Liberty with the
sentiment "jusuce 10 alp moving their hears-with
hands united, press onward and upwardthe motto OF
their lips, they together rse Excelsior et EIeesor"
while overhead borne alot, the starry flag snail wave
upon inscribed in characters OF living light "E Pun.
bus Untpn p
A FRIEND OF THE PEOPLE.
AUGUST 10.
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HOUSE rurniture for R4pt.-At request OF the
III occupant offers and fur
No No 49, street. immediately west
MI No'
This property well Known that deemed nsoes
ssY give further description.
The viii Of October
next, II desired,
For apply 70 RID SMITH
Aug I6--M
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sALUBRIA FOR SALE.

THIS fine country situated the Leesburg turnpike
joining gate, five miles from Georgetown
ashngon, in the midst Of delightful and popuous De
hood health fine society," and rapid Improvement
So Of land IS OF which are in timothy and %
recently cleared and the residue in mberwe wa,erd
branch and several springs
The dwelling, which Greeidn Dortc cottage $50 feet r
40 deep porco 'front.' OF the entire height and m
Of the main house supported by massive hued columns and
piazza contains wide passage Two paror
~ roo chamber kchen and pantry on the i
roons besides pantry dark rooms, cellar, and attic The barn
and carriage house, with basement for cae are all one bua
fashioned outside AZ modern dwelling house There pG
excellent kitchen door, conveying an abundant "
into a arranged milk house built Of stone The grounds
the house are newly laid off with variety OF hower shr
fruit ornamental trees II early application be ade thus
cr,y sold a reduced price and accommodating I'D
The tide is clear and indispuabe
For further information apply personally, or by letter PoaP
J. +. CALLAh
Aug E-6tdAGtcp Corner 9Th and stree
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A. L. LOvEJoY, Speaker.

ne rnoped By the isgsative as'erbiy Of the Territory Of
Oregon, That the OF General Joseph Lane
inenden of Indian Affairs with their fullest appro
baton, aud that his extraordinary enersy in that depart
merits the thanks Of the people OF Oregon that tho
policy, coupled with the great rmness he has
cised towards the merous Indian tribes within the Terri
tory has secured the most peaceful relations with them
and that few could have pshed successfully what
his Kindness integrity, and hrmness has done
the bonds of lasting peace with the tribes surround
ing us.
Rsoird That in the discharge of his executive duties
Of Oregon, he has uniformly acted with view
hes, Interests Of the ~hot pops and that his demcano
la office has afforded ground OF nst complaint, but,
the contrary has been such meet the best expectations
and warmest wishes OF the people.
Rsovd That they sincerely that the President OF
the United States has deprived the Territory of Oregon OF
OF eninenty useful, and whose
usefulness enhanced by the unbonpded confidence OF
the people over whom he was placed.
Rssotpd That the conduct Of General Lane, In his Pr
life has been such the friendship
the people and purity OF his private relations has
been less than his has been groat in the dis
charge OF his official duties.
A, L. LovEJoY, Speaker.
SAMUEL PARKER. President.
Passed May 10. 1850.
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Condition Of the Northern Markets.

oAt an adjourned meeting Of citizens Of the First
the evening OF inc iom
instant resolved that committee o. nve clnzen Dc
into their and purposes oil this meet
ms no wit the good order IN TINS community ana
report another neens WHEN sna ~ hea ~
2lst instant, for consideration
a approval -, o-. ~. co,,n,;,,se Gen !
II E.,an Rev 70 a. Davis Major W. b. Scott McBlair,
r Il. Maynard x.r,, NYrI ppyE rb,;,m,n
JAMES ] Dickens Secretary
AuuDO
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THE LOTTERY.
100000 Grand Capital:
$50, 900! two Of SOS, 900!

Two hundred prizes of 1000 each
.. that aay having three drawn Nos on
is 5000 dollars!.!
.uck.,s with the lst and drawn Nos 81 900 each
lottery recommend to the pub
lie with great being all that should bea grand
large number Of other splendid prizes
I'M. grand eIaned the State lottery commits
their OF approval ana win DC
drawn under their personal superintendent
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VALUABLE BUILDING LOT AT AUCTION,--onf Saturday
evening, O'Clock shall sell
in front q premises No III in No sa situate the
o New York and 10Th fronting 81 feet NJ W
York avenue and lie feet io street, being very desirable
building lot
TssSs o. sArr On. months balance
bearing
DYER BROTHERS,,
Aug. le-d Auctoneers.
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no CLAINANTS.The undersigned will attend 10 the Wot
ton claims government, before thea1
i've before Congress One OF Them has had
years experience Treasury and Post Office Depaz
aodng thorough knowledge OF the mode of usIsacing
departments and both have been connected with
and in daily attendance its sessions several
long experience and general acquaintance place within teH
facilities securing interests of clients enjoy by few
PENSIONS bounty lands, of every description,
times receive prompt attention, at reasonable charges
RsFEREscRs:
Hon. HOWELL CoBs Speaker Of the House of Repreentas
Hon. r. II. BAYLY, of Va, Hon. j. ROCKWELL, Mas,
s. II. VfsToS of Ohio, Hon. p. PH1sIx, OF NJ
They generally the members Of the House Of
Of the and several preceding Congresses
They seem during the hours of session, the Hos
Representatives other es the United staios and ST. C
hotels.
W.D. wALLAq
VIM. MILLS
WAsmsoros, Augustus, 1880
Aug. l6--eod3m
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THE Autobiography Of Leigh Hunt. with Repasnss
i cences Of friends and contemporaries vols.
Pictorial Field Book Of the Revo'uuon-par5. -
Aug FRANGK TAYLOR