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Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-02-23
No. II.

WAsaIsGTos, FgnRUARr l6, 1880.
Messrs. GALES Il SEAToN Whilst it is not to
be denied that the Union is in some, perhaps much,
danger from the present agitation Of the slavery
question, there are evident signs of diminution of
that danger. Prudent and deliberate counsels have
very much softened the asperity of party feeling,
and brought the country much nearer to common
ground OF compromise than seemed, at the begin
ming Of the present session Of Congress, to be pro-
bable. Without intending to dsparage the abilities
of other gentlemen now in the public councils,
think il very fortunate for the country that Mr. CLAY
has place in the Senate of the United States. His
commanding abilities, great experience, unsurpass-
ed eloquence, and, above ALL his unflinchng deter
rinaiion TO do right and to stand by the Union at
every hazard. have given him influence over this
question which no other man in the nation could
have exercised. And while, as | have shown in
my first article 40 not think his plan of compro-
mise practicable in It's present form, yet when con-
necled with his great speech in the Senate, il has
aroused spirit Of compromising patriotism, both
i'm the North and in the South, which must be SEN
sibly felt in the halls OF Congress. The inroads
which threescore years and ten have made upon
his physical constitution have not one whit abaied
the ardor of his patriotism, or lessened that un-
eqused energy Of character by which he has always beea
Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-02-23
COMMUNICATIONS.

The following Communication is from Wing
source so much entitled to our respect, that, with
out looking into il to see whether we concur or not
in its views, we feel bound TO make room for il in
our columns.
Democratic banner., 1850-10-02
Louisiana, Both Sept. 1850.
For the Banner,

wi WV OoAbtN(l nHMk
Ma. EprroR-Dear Sir: In the Banner Of ihs
10Th ultimo, I notice a communication signed BY
Thomas Berkeley, in which my name is mention-
ed. The object Of the publication is almost be-
yond nv comprehension. The writer seems4e
assume that San impression has found its wayn
the community that conflicting statements exia
between him and myself, Gin relation to hA
(my) intention TO vote for T! j. G. Fagg at ths
past election" The writertheh. proceeds TO ss7
that "everyI statement made BY me (him) in re-
lation to that matter, (however misunderstood By
the community was emphatically true, and
made expressly for the benefit of Capt. Giveps =
The writer then says, that he s'deeply deplores'
any thing having the most remote tendency 10 in
terrupt the mutual kind feelings hat have exist.
ed between him and myself for a number Of years;
il, however, such should be the result, it will to
without any intention or agency Of mine (his).n
Now, this is certainly a singular Document,
and one that I regret to see from Judge Berkley,
He says it is thought that there are conflicting
statements between us, but he does not specify
what those statements are. Again he says That
whatever he stated, "was enphaticslly true"
without informing me, or the community, what
he has actually stated sin relation 10 the NATTER
do not know, nor do ! care, for all that Judge
Berkeley may have said concerning the matter,
especially since he declares that he made all the
statements he did make, for my benefit. : But il
he means to say, by his communication, that ]
had declared to him my intention 10 vote for Mr..
Fagg at the late election, | can only say that he
has fallen into an egreeious error, either from an
honest misunderstanding, or from an over zeal
to advance my personal interest. -
From the ''mnttal kind feelings that have ex.
listed between us" so long, ! could hardly believe
that Judge Berkley would Intentionally lpisrep-
resent me; and in this case he assures me that
his motive was good, inasmuch as he made ell
his statements "expressly for my beneft.r-
And l am, consequently, willing TO regard the
whole matter in the light Of jealous, imprudent,
and uneuarded friendship on his psrt-an earn.
est desire 10 secure my election; althoughI re-
greet 10 learn his own vote las MOI yetbeen found
on the poll books. -e -.i h-E
lshould deprecate as sincerely as Judge Bark.
ley possibly can. any interruption Of oar long
standing friendship. but such a feeling shall not
debar me from noticing in a proper manner any
article rejecting upon me, however guarded and
non-committal il may be. ~. rl34
Yours. &c. >. IL
MATTHEW OWENS, n
Democratic banner., 1850-10-02
Pass them AroundI

GEH. ToM THuHs AsD HIS AIDs.-Two certain
nameless ~itinerant scamps, father and son, hav-
ing in their charge or company a drOrf, the sor
and brother of the aforesaid parties, whom they
represent as the original English dwarf, Gen.
Tom Thumb, appeared in our city on Friday last
and posted bills for an entertainm ent, and a part
of the peoples money. In the latter, however,
they measurably failed, which determined them
to try it again a second evening. The few Of
our citizens who were duped the first evening
exposed the impostOrs, and a more signal failure
followed. On Sunday morning they prepared
or q sudden departure vid the ferry TO Illinois.
About this time the authorities of our city reach
ed the ferry, and demanded the amount due the
city for license. When the reputed and valiant
General and his aids, in an open carriage, sud,
denly wheeled about, putting whip 10 their steeds,
and left the officer faster than Santa Anna ever
did SCOTT and Taylor. IL
Democratic banner., 1850-10-02

L Rn0f6k lnaI Il u0H0-U ~ An1SiJ -
a matter about which I feel so little interest. "A
gentlemen, though, whothrough ignorance or er-
Tor, has made incorrect statements about anoth-
err, will when convinced OF bis wrong, confessit
and make amends. There is meanness in suck
ing to error because it has been once committed
but there is magnarimity and moral courage IN
retracting false statements and recalling rash
words, used in the heat of anger and imPrudent
passion. ,L
This / hope will be the course adopted by
Common Sense.'' IF the contrary be Tursued,
and another volume Of venom be poured out, II
will only be another proof Of the truth Of Holy
writ, when it says: GAS a dog retnrneth to his
vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly" In re-
gard to the arrogant assumption Of superior wis
dom on his part, We are told that ''the way of the
fool is right in his own eyes" and 'seest thou a
man wise in his " %conceit, there is more hope
of a fool than Of him." And as to the hasty and
unnecessary anger that breathes through his conn
municaiion, it is said she that is slow 10 wrath is
of great understanding, but he that is hasty Of
spirit exaltcth folly.''' "He that is soon angry,
dealeth Goolishly." "Whoso keepeth his mouth
and his tongue, kcepeth his soul from troubles
and "cast ont a scorner and contention shall 60
out, yea strife and reproach shall cease"
Now in the best spirit have / administered this
short rOproOf, and the sequel will prove wheth-
err this man "ComInon Sense" is one devoted to
brawls. contention and strife, or unfortunately
permitted anger on one occasion to get the bet
ter of his judgment. "Reprove not a scoiner
lest he hate thee, rebuke a wise man and he will
love thee" "He that heareth repronf gettsth
understanding, but the mouth Of the wicked
lpoureth out evil things" Elk.
Democratic banner., 1850-10-02

Mt
gallows as high as Humans, Cd one tlfatS.
could hardly envy you Of. If have no.
faithfully demea1ed myself in. office, lhs
Council have tho remedy. If have ria,
lated my official oath, you cannot be held
guiltless if you wink at it. IL my pend b
dipped in gall the fault is your 'owh, yodl
commenced it in such Q name that e3
quired me to notice it. A fsticuf, probk.
bly,, would have been the shortest way II
deciding the meter, but you have chosen
your weapons, SO pull away. ] have a,fsv,
more socdolsgers in store yet, that will not
probably relish too we'll on a bilious sss.
mach, such as yours must be, judging frap
your communication. As tomy other con.
duct than my susurpations, they tsrrify ne
not-you had better ont with them. 2
w. X. KENNEDY.
Louisiana, Both Sept. 1850. a.l u
Democratic banner., 1850-10-02

VIRGINIA Could've saw, Yesterdays ss
the counting room of Messrs. Desns e.
Brown, viz: THIRTY bars cfsohd gold, weigh-a'
ing 1856 Pennyweights. and worth nesrly'f
one dollar a pennyweight. These bsrss'
were produced intbe "Booker Gold Mihe,'ssf
Buckingham. now owned by Messrs.
VIM. H. Moseley & Co., were the result 81
only 60 days. work. The success of thsssi
gentlemen has beentruly gratifying, and We.
rejoice that their enterprise and ssgseitya'
have been so we'll rewarded. There arssi
other mines in Buckingham in success q
ful operation, one worked by Mr.. wv. ~
Beebee. and the other by Mr.. F. w. Wisis.&
man. We understand the gold business inst
that county has created a fine demand for !
labor.-[Richmond Times. 4l,,.,, p ac5r isti
Democratic banner., 1850-10-02
MATTHEW OVENS, =,
GOO FEET Span.

The suspension bridge now being built By Id
a company Of Muscatine, over the Cedara
river. in the rear of the place, has a. single ]
span of sir hundred and forty fire feet, sadss
will be the longest single span in the world
except the Wheeling bridge, which is lO0Oei
feet. This we call doing pretty well for 81
new country but il is only a fair 'speci.is
men Of the liberality, enterprises and ener- ;
g!y, of the citizens of opr lonrishing young
city,-[Muscatips Enquirer. ISL. z. s,ass
Democratic banner., 1850-10-02

Mr.. Joshua r. Giddings, it seems, has
made g precipitste retreat from Washing.
ton, after drawing his per dien, to the end
Of the session. He left on the 18th of Sep.
tember, just asa warrant had issued and
been pat IN the Constable'a hands for his
arrest for libel The honorable % mem
Der had charged % Mr.. Ketchum and other
gentlemen that they we're large holders of
Texas scrip, and for that purpose urging
members to vote for the Texas and New
Mexican bill, Mr.. Ketchum thereupon CON-
mencsd suit against him; but MI. Giddings
lodged him and the Constable. He is now
preaching abolition in Ohio: 81
Democratic banner., 1850-10-02

a5our Washington correspondent infornse'
us that Mr.. Webster. Secretsxy Of ;Stsss,g'3a
10 in possession Of informatiS6 which 'fsqulsa
Tres the Water Witch and Vikins vessels efis'
war to- leave for Cuba Immediately. This'n'
has reference, nodonbt, to recent events insa'
mat quarter. ga{ sTY9osg. 81 'a;i4 b9llso gi1as
y' We are informed there are rmovemsEtsi 10
on foot for the extension of our steam nasysao
BY forming a line to ply beiwesn California
and Canton We must have our Steam nasyai'
increased, in order to keep pace With III ia
progressed the age and with the srov,hofI'
our commerce. -[New York Herald. 80 81
Democratic banner., 1850-10-02

In hondons during the week ending iAu,
gust J7th. tlsls were only s74 deaths, "a
dselissadfais3 from the previous week.-
In tksasansawsek IN 1919, there wsfe O..
$50 deaths tie .cholsrsl being, then il Lon,
dOni bs births durilg ths, week ending
August 7th. 1850, wersll,as3, ora4s9 more
than the deaths i5asai bs4band Gsaiasfaf
Democratic banner., 1850-10-02

From Teras.-The New Orleans papers
contain news from Texas to the llth ult.-
The Indians still continue their murders,
and are becoming even more bold and dar-
ing. Two Americans, named Sullivan
and Wilbergar, and twelve Mexicans have
recently been killed by them.
Democratic banner., 1850-10-02

WISE AcoU1rrEp.-The case ofthe State
Us. John 8. Wise, for killing Thomas B
Hart, in Palmyra, in the summer of ls49.
was tried in the Monroe Circuit Court last
week. The Jury brought in a verdict Of
'not guilty."
Democratic banner., 1850-10-02

u The Dayton Empire says the fall emf
grafton westward has commenced. Long
trains Of wagons from the east, daily pass
through that city on their way to the west.
eru States. Iowa and Wisconsin are the
principal points of destination.
Democratic banner., 1850-10-02

CAPITAL PuN1sHMEHT.-There are four
persons nov under sentence of death in
Connecticut. The Governor of the State,
In his last message. recommended the abo-
lition of the gallows.
Democratic banner., 1850-10-02

Important Deciston.-Judge Colt, Of St
Louis, on q trisl suit. to test the validity oil
the License Tax on Merchants, has decided
in favor Of its eonstitutionslity. The ease
is to be taken to the Supreme Court.
Democratic banner., 1850-10-02

Charge to .fustrta.-It is said that Mr.
McCuRDY of Connecticut, has received the
nomination Of Charge to Austria, rendered
vacaDt by the rejection of Col. WEBB.
Democratic banner., 1850-10-02

IL We direct the attention of parents
and guardians to the card of WV. E. Hem
ri, Esq, in another column. His school
will open on Monday next.
Democratic banner., 1850-10-02

AMERICAN CIRcUs.--This company, Of
which the celebrated Bill Lake is Clown,
will perform 10 this city on Friday, the 4tl
inst. See advertisement.
Democratic banner., 1850-10-02

Twonswspapers printed in the Norwe.iifs
gan language; are published in Wisconsin. %
we Shall soonlook for'alH Hungarian nsws-Is
paper pablisi,eddin our own State.ATMdssSSS
.eatine (Iowa) ELqpirsra s3Iaau 10 aSS5als! -
Democratic banner., 1850-10-02

Richardson, Watson Co, INGREDIENTS
of PhiiadelPhis, have subscribed 800, 900
Zone third the requisite amount towards es-
tablishing, q line of steamers between that
city cad liverpool. sIe.i y'S> III azi77's
Democratic banner., 1850-10-02

Fsther MATHEW, the great Temperance
Apostle, is now in st. Louis.
Democratic banner., 1850-10-02

LOUISIANA, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4th.

ET-Severai editorial articles intended for
to-day's paper, are crowded out to make
room for communications.
Democratic banner., 1850-10-02

ID. The potato rot has imadsfit ssppssfs %
ance IN: Gloucester and Camden coun,ie5,t f'
New Jr-e"v.
Democratic banner., 1850-10-02

Peter Sand5erg, the wen known steam
boat Bar Keeper died in ST. Louis on Sun
day last i4', s +air.-s,f III -.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-03-18

A HAPPY WoLD-This lisa happy world
who says contrary is a cynic. There is every
thing to make us happy, and contribute 10 our
enjoyment. The man who has good heart,
sees pleasure where a bad person sees nofFt93rre,
but gloom. Who is he most cheerful and con,
tented fnan-he who is honored and has the
most wealth? No 1t is he Who has nothing
but a kind heart. Nothing ruflles his temper
or dlsturbs his serenity. It is he whose mind
is led from nature up 10 natures God--and
every day he is contented and happy as it IS
possible for man to be- Depend upon il the
world is beautiful and contains a thousand
sources Of enjoyment, which they can only see
or feel whose hearts are pure, and whose lives
correspond with the word Of eternal truth
Such persons have a perennial fountain of en-
joyment within them that gladdens all around.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-03-18
POETRY.
The following beautiful lines are from Eliza
Cooks Journal
allowed AT HOME.n


NEVER had ten pound note, care not who
may know,
Nor golden brooch, HOT silver chain, nor augh
that's worn for show:
I've earned each meal Ive had for years by hon
eat daily toll,
Yet few have had merrier heart or worn a Glad.
der smile.
ForI have had blessed home, beneath whose
humble roof
A mothers nightly prayers for me were breathed
without reproof;
And where my sisters clustering love grew round
my friendly stem,
And looked into mine eyes with hope as looked
joy to them.
Ye who have given my lips delight, and ye whose
friendly press
Has ever held my hand in yours to welcome and
to bless;
Oh, ye have heard me say, "whatever else NAV
There's no such joy on earth for man, as being
loved at home.'"
II pride could see my scanty room, some twelve
feet six by ten,
AND take down all the chattels there, i would
scarcely soil pen;
But there are years of mothers love-in letters
week by week,
wealth that hearts can better weigh than tongues
can apty speak.
And Judging hence from what I've felt, when
e'er see face
omlle-lighted on the path Of life, Pm certain l
can trace
The root from whence that influence can oply
truly come,
The inward jay that fills the soul when we are
''loved at home"
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-03-18
TO YOUNG LADIES.
Read and yoa arlU not be Sea,.dal-monge

Read and yon araH not be Sea,ldal-mongers.
MIS- Kirkland, insisting upon the duty Of fe.
males to improve their minds while young. quite
pertinently asks -
Who are the women that sow dissension in
society-the tale-bearers--the Whisperers of
scandal The really well informed and ao-
complished? Those who enjoy the best books;
love to read aloud to their friends; luxuriate in
heightened poetry; coyet the conversation of in-
structed people, and are able to bear part in it
themselves! tits not necessary 10 answer this
question. 1t is undeniable, that even sincere
pretty encounters most formidable obstacle in
the emptiness which has led to habit of gossip
and Distraction, while an utter dstaste 10 what
ever IS low and false, protects even the mere
woman OF the world hom this class of fault, On
whom does this life of care and trial fall the
soonest? On her who has made its every day
irivolltles her object, or OH the student of nature
OF character, Of books whose thoughts have
something on which to rest, little dependent on
fortune and Lot at all on fashion Who tor
ments by petty, prying curiosity 80 much, as
one whose rational curiosity has never been ex-
creased upon objects of real interest Who that
Know how TO value books, will be likely to run
mad after dress and vulgar show
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-03-18

VIRGINIA AT Rules held in the Clerks
Office of the Circuit Superior Court Of Law
and Chancery for Augusta County, Monday the
4th day Of February, 1850,
William A. Abney and Jacob Vanlear, Executors
ofWilliam Abney, dec'd, Plaintiffs,
AGAINST
Alexander M. Austin, in his own Tight and as ad
ministrator Of Morris Austin, decd. John K.
Moore, Gerard B. Stuart and others-Defendants:
IN CHANCERY.
The Defendants, John X. Moore, Lysander r.
Austin, John G. Fackler and Wiley Bollinn.
Virginia and Amanda Fackler, infant children If
Amanda Fackler, decd, formerly Amanda Austin.
not having entered their appearances and given
security, according to the act of Assembly, and
the Rules Of this Court, and itappearing by salts
factory evidence that they are not Inhabitants Of
this Commonwealth: Ii is ordered, that the said
defts do appear atthe Clerks office of said court
on the first Monday in May mex, and answer the
billofthe plaintiff and that copy of this order be
forthwith inserted in some newspaper printed in
Slaunton, for two months successfully, and posted
at the front door of the Court house.
A Copy-Teste.
CHAP. J. KINNEY, p. g.
February 4 1850
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-03-18
STAUNT0N, VIRGINIA, MONDAY, MARCH 49, 1850.

and Logan, with some other friendly Indians,
were sent to reconnoitre the British and Indian
army at the Maumee Bay They were met by
a party OF British and Indians, when dreadful
battle ensued The brave Logan and others of
the American party fell. The British and In
dams were defeated, and nearly all killed. John
fought like fury in desperation yet escaped
unhurt; He afterwards joined the army under
the Generals efforts to restrain after the war
was over, he seemed to sink into state of des-
pair, and was probably killed by some of his
own tribe BACKWOODS.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-03-18
Trust Sale.

virtue OF Deed of Trust executed to the
~ Undersigned by Peter Linn, and Esther Linn
MS vile, and Archibald M. Linn (and for the pur-
pose therein specifed) which deed is ofrecord in
,h . county Court OF Augusta and bears date the
d4th day OF November, 1913, shall on Thursday
! 51 2oth day OF February, 1850, in the Town Of
risnersvliie IN Augusta County, proceed to sell to
the highest bidder, for cash. the following Real and
PERSONAL property embraced in said deed, viz:
a Lot IN salu town Of FisheBville, containing
IA Oh an acre and 29 poles, being the same pur.
chased by the said P. and A. NJ Linn at a sale
made by John I. Arnall as Com, under decree
OF the Circuit Superior Court of Law and ChanceIv
for Augusta County,
Also the following personal property in the DOS.
session cf said Peter Linn, 10 wit 3 head of Hor-
ses,l4 head of Cattle and their increase. l5 head
OF Hogs and their increase, Wagon, and 8
pair OF horse Gears, Shovel Plouehs, big Plough,
Beds and Furniture, Clock and all the other
Household and Kitchen Furniture Of the said Peter
Linn.
Also all the right, title and interest now held by
the said Peter Linn and wife and Archibald M.
Linn in and to certain tract of Land devised orig.
lhally to the said A. NJ Linn by James Mcclure,
lying near the town of Fishersville, whether the IT,
tie to said land be in the said Archibald M, Linn.
or in the said Esther Linn or In the said Peter
Linn and wife.
Acting as Trustee shall convey such title as is
in me.
w. H. HARTMAN, Trustee.
Feb. 4, l85O.-3t.
D5- THE above sale is postponed until FRIDAY
the 29th day Of March next.
Mari w. H. HARTMAN, Trustee.
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BEWARE OF CoUNTERFE1rs,

A LMOST every system Of medicines that the
"A world has ever produced-and there have
pee! been many Of them.has proved less beneficial
than the practice which leaves 10 nature the per
iormance Of a cure. The true philosophy of dis
ease, and its treatment, seem never 10 have been
discovered by the legazed profession, or leeaized
temfirlclsn. But, they have allowed the most
beautiful and important science which the human
mind can cultivate to lie buried under crude and
uhdlgested mass of materials, collected through
many centuries by superficial observers and Wis.
lonaIy theologsts. The language Of medicine
has been vague and inaccurate, often used to OBJ
scure the most simple truths, and 10 give to mere
hc.oh OF the Imagination the appearance Of reality
80 mystefioas has been the practice of physic in
all ages, that even philosophers Of reputation have
regarded medicine as deceitfu art, the empire of
winch was founded, and its existence continued
solely on the credulity and weakness of man. They
ell us that nature has placed in all her works the
means Of restoring order, and when these means
are inefficient, the pretended resources of medical
men are wholly useless. The secret springs Of the
human frame are, say these philosophers, entirely
TOO much veiled from our view 10 ascertain the trua
causes OF their arrangement. Opinions like these
ma been spread abroad among intelligent men,
lhey were the natural result Of the system Of EN-
Pirlcis'n that existed in the profession Some en-
lghtened physicians were induced to regard medi
cine in much the same light
The BRANDRETH PILLS are the longest
known, nave been most considered, and are the
Their action harmonizes with the condition of ibes
body. lfthe bowels are merely costive-if il is
tnly some irregulariy of diet that requires correc.
ton two three or four pills. taken at night, or any
time during the day, Will seldom be felt after they
are swallowed, until they produce their own effect
But should there be crude matters in the circu-
ation, or any nndigested food in the bowels, or
putrid, acrld bile in the region of the heart or
liver, or IN any part ofthe viscera, then the pills
OF Or. Brandreth may occasion some slight incon-
venience; but nothing in comparison to the great
good they 10 in removing the Death. principle out
of the system. For when we are born, we bring
into the world our Life-prnciple, and also that
which must terminate our being
1Aegenuane Brandreth Pills can be obtained
atMe following places
VIM: Kyle Stanton; w. W. King Waynesboro
Nm. H Bell Churchville; P. A Heiske ii Lebanon
White Sulphur Springs; J :. r. Syrcle, Parnassus;
II Messersmith, Mt Scion; ames M Stout New
Hone; d. 4 W. Whtmore, Mt. Meridian; B. F.
Graham. Greenyille; j ames S Guy Deerfeld: Nc.
GufIin & Co Midway Col. W. il. Allen Greer
Valley, Bath co; ohm Dickinson, Millborougl
Spring Crawford 4 Co. Warm Springs; Henry
Miller, Cedar creek; s. B., Brown, FishersviIe.
VIM. Dudley, Jennings Gap Taylor 4 Co., Oak
Grove, Augusta.
February 25.-2m.