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The Yacht America.

Correspondence Of The London Morning Chronicle
CowEs, SUNDAY Mont, August 3i.--The unpre-
cedented results that have attended every occasion
on which the America has set her canvas, dstanc-
ing altogether the fastest vessels of the Royal Yacht
Squadron, have, might have been expected,
raised up an immense number of amateurs in
teal fame, who became eager that vessel so para
mount in her qualities should not leave our shores,
but become the property of some individual of the
British nation, especially as it had been rumored
that her American owners were not indisposed to
relinquish that honor for fair consideration Ac-
cordngly, host of competitors appeared eager for
her possession and on Saturday last the necessary
prelimnarics and conditions were arranged and
finally agreed upon, by which Commodore Stevens
transfers the American wonder to Captain De BIa-
quiere OF the Indian army, for the sum of T. 900,
who will this day become her sole and undivided
posscssor. IL was the intention of the American
commodore to visit the London waters for the pur-
pose of giving the inhabitants of the metropolis an
opportunity OF inspecting this nautical wonder but
this arrangement has been set aside by the ready
acceptance of the ownership ON the terms proposed
without any abatement whatever. This day being
the last opportunity of inspecting the America AZ
Cowes, she was visited by an immense number OF
persons from London and elsewhere, who univer
sally expressed their admiration of her extraordi-
nary feats and singular and unique construction
The present. or rather future owner, it is stated
will at once proceed with her on yoyage.o of plea
sure to the Mediterranean.
The first fruits of the Americas visit and aston
lshing performances are beginning to develop
themselves. The Marquis Of Conyngham has d.
rected White, of Cowes, to lengthen his yacht, the
Constance twelve feet by the bows and to give her
the Americas stern. Another gentleman, who has
yacht up in frame on Mr.. Joseph Whites slip,
has had her drawn out eight feet by the bows, and
she is also being otherwise 'America"-ized. 1t is
reported Mr.. Steers the builder of the America,
takes home with him orders TO build three more
yachts like her.
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"U. s. FnIeArE SAvANNAH,

- VALPARAISO, July IA, 1851.
"We sail direct for Norfolk, the accounts of the
fires at Rio Janero being bad. it is considered
unsafe to stop there with the ship. Weshould
have been away from here month since, but for
the necessity of holding court-martial for tho
trial Of some offences against the laws of the navy.
Two cases have been tried, and the last one will
probably be concluded to-day, and Wednesday we
shall probably take our departure. We have just
experienced one of the most terrible gales known
here since 1882, and | can assure you was re-
joiced when it was over. The sea was tremen-
dous, but thank God we were enabled to hold on
against it with three anchors down; had four
down, but in the height of the gale of our Gu
bles broke and for time it doubtful whether
we should hold or drive ashore; but fortunately we
held on. Had the gale lasted few hours longer,
believe nearly every vessel in the harbor would
have been lost as it was, three were driven ashore
and completely destroyed, and one funk at her
chors. We lost one anchor, the frigate Raritan
two, and our storeship Five or six vessels
were dsmasted, and many others SO badly injured,
by getting in contact with one another, that they
are deemed unseaworthy. Five hundred thousand
dollars will not cover the damage sustained by the
gale, and ts effects will be long felt.''
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From the Philadelphia Inquirer Of yesterday.
Arrival OF President Fillmore IA Phtladel-
phia and his Departure for the East.


Considerable sensation was created in the
city yesterday by the anticipated arrival of
MnLARD FILLMORE, President of the United
States, ca route for Boston. Long before the
cars from Baltimore were expected to arrive,
we observed quite an assemblage Of citizens
at the depot, Eleventh and Market Streets
among whom were his honor Charles Gilpin,
esq, Mayor of Philadelphia, w. ID. Lewis,
esq, Collector of the Port, w. d. Norris, esq,
Surveyor, the Hon. Joseph II. Chandler, the
Hon. Samuel Brock, John Price Wetherill, esq,
of the Select City Councils, and many other
gentlemen. The cars at length arrived, but not
until after the usual hour, when the citizens
who were waiting to welcome the PRESIDENT
were informed that his excellency had left the
train at Broad and Washington streets, and
proceeded in carriage to the United States
hotel Immediately party left in vehicle
for the United States hotel, consisting of Mayor
Gilpin, w. ID. Lewis, W. b. Norris, and John
| Price Wetherill. On arriving there they
found that the PRESIDENT was at dinrer, in
company with Secretary Conan. of the War
Department, and Secretary STUART, of the
Department of the Interior
| The PRESIDENT and SECRETARIES rose po
| ltely to receive his visitors, when the Mayor
addressed him as follows:
| "Mr. PREsIDEsT: As Mayor of the city of Phila
delphia, cordially welcome you behalf of the
citizens, well as the part of myself and the
City Councils. We regret, cir, that il will be out
of your power TO remain with us long, you are
now only passing through Philadelphia your
way TO Boston. Still, sir express hope that
on your return you may find it convenient to
journ amongst for some time, and to receive and
| interchange civilities. Such arrangement would
be alike gratifying to the citizens and to the mu'
nicipal authorities of Philadelphia"
| President FILLMORE replied, to the following
effect:
"Mr. MAYOR AND GENTLEMEN: thank you
very cordially for the kind reception with which
you have honored me, and sincerely regret that
the nature of my engagements is such as to pre-
clude my complying with your hospitable request
TO remain in your city. But cherish hope of
being able, at period not very remote to have the
pleasure of passing short time in your beautiful
and justly celebrated metropolis and recprocating
the kindness and courtesies of your citizens,
fear, however, that on my return from Boston
shall be obliged to return to Washington too speed
lily to allow myself the qualification of more than
hurried and merely, passing visit Mr.. Mayor, /
again sincerely thank you, and, through you, your
worthy citizens."
The PRESIDENT then proceeded in carriage
to Walnut street wharf, where he was met by
f.. G. Dale, esq.,, Postmaster White, and other
personal and political friends, and Immediately
proceeded on his route by the five O'Clock line
to New York.
From the New York Journal of Commerce, Sept 10.
President FILLMORE is expected here this
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The BosToN JUBILEE-A REGATTA The Trar-
eiier states that on Thursday next, during the ex-
curson OF the President and city authorities down
the harbor, great regatta has been arranged, and
ali the yachts in New York and neighboring cities
have been invited to join the race.
The prize to be awarded is the Presdent's pitcher
valued at one hundred dollars
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PARDON OF CLEMENTs.-The President of the
United States has granted free and unconditional
pardon to James Clements, convicted, along with
Douglass and Benson, of the murder of Asa A. Ha-
vens second mate of the barque Glen, and for which
crime Douglass and Benson have already been ex-
ecuted
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For sale at TAYLOR & MAuaY's.

APpLEToN's MECHANICS MAGAZINE we have
had occaaion heretofore to notice. Mechanics and
engineers will find it of use in their pursuits.
TAYLOR & MAuRY, agents.
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NAVAL iNTELLIoEncE GALE AT YALrARAIso-
The Republican, at Savannah, publishes the fol-
lowing extract of letter from an officer on board
the United States frigate Savannah, received in
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abandonment Of principle. than TO forego the leaves
and fishes on the small punctilio Of conscience.
To read John Van Buren's letter TO Tanmany
Hail. and hear him talk Of the necessity Of frater
nal feeling among the discovered fragments Of De-
mocrscy, one would naturally suppose that the
writer was ignorant there had ever been such a
thing as Free-soiliam or the Buffalo platform.
Upon the minds of the Wings we would wish to
impress no better lesson than the necessity in dis
cussng the merits, qualifications, and prospects of
the prominent men named for their support, of re,
framing from all elimination and reorimination
among those who should act with one common i'm
pulse for the common good. Whoever may be the
Wing candidate for the Presidency there is enough
for us to do against common enemy TO employ all
our time and energy; and there is no reason why
either should be wasted in fruitess warfare among
ourselves. The question should not be, "Does he
belong to this that wing clique" but should
be merged in the great question, ls he able and
honest Whig-wiling to do all for his country
who will labor for the good of all, the rights of all.
and who will be Just to alp"
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DEATH or FESINoRE CoorER.-Jamcs Feni
more Cooper, the distinguished novelist, died on
Sunday. the l4th instant. at his residence in
Cooperslown, New York. after lingering illncss
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10y TELEGRAPH
New Publications.

LIFE OF GENERAL LOPEZ, and History of the late
attempted Revolution in Cuba. BY FLIBUs.
TiEao. New York. De WITr & DAvENpoRT,
Tribune Buildings. Price l21 cents.
Anybody who wishes to crafty his curiosity in
regard to the life Of Lopez. and of the motives
which induced him to invade Cuba, has here an
account which has certainly cheapness to recon-
mend it.
For sale at TAYLOR & MAUaY's
HE WEDDING Dress novel, by ALEXANDER
DUMAS. Translated by FAYErrE ROBINSON Tri-
bune Press,
Those who relish the exciting novels of Alexan-
der Dumas, and can find time to read another,
need only to be informed that another has been is-
sued The translator informs us that this differs
somewhat from the previous productions of the
same author We suppose that his intrigues,
plots, and duels have become, like Jamess white
horse, rather used up.
To be had at TAYLOR & MAuRy's
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A GREAT CoUNTav.-E Every exciting subject of
newspaper discussion reminds US of the great ter
rtorial extent of the Republic. In this vice: Pa
pers from California will be opening a discussion
FOR month"; after IL has been closed in New York;
and Notwithstanding we have the telegraph TO New
Orleans, we receive papers thence to-day, announce
ing, in large capitals "Great battle fought Gene
raj Emma killed; General Lopez safe"
Nsw York COMMERCIAL Adrriissr l0h,
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DEATH OF DR. THoMAs.--Dr. William III. Tho
mas, one of the oldest and most skiful physicians
of Easton Maryland, and brother of ex- Governor
Philip F. Thomas died in that town on the 18th
instant aged fifty. elk years. The ne dical faculty
of Talbot county held meeting the same day and
his death was announced to them by DR.. G. G. Cox,
in feeling address, and resolutions Of coincidence
offered by DR.. Ninian Pinkney, United States
navy, were unanimously adopted. Bali Clipper.
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From the Nep York Journal of Commerce, Sept. To-
President FILLMORE is expected here this
evening by the Philadelphia train, and will
proceed tonight in the Bay State to Newport,
the steamer being detained for his accommoda-
tion
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The following letters, from the late ex
President JOHN QUINCY ADAMS to ROBERT
WALSH, esq, then residing in Philadelphia
have come into the possession of the New Yorl
Journal Of Commerce in the handwriting o.
the author. They were never before pub
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AIsrandria. Sentemher 81 IL
Agency at Washington.


THE undersigned having located at Washington
i City. offers his services 10 the public as an Ia
gent and Prosecutor OF the various claims against
The several departments Of the General Govern
ment, viz:
PensionsI Bounty Lands Communication, Halt
Pay, a., fer Revolutionary Services.
ArredrageF Of Pan &c under The Hdr Of 1919, lthe
sereral Indian Wars, and the Meriean Har.3
AS il now seems to be altogether probable thatthe
present Congress will pass an act granting lands,
&C., 10 the officers and soldiers Of the militia and
volunteers 10 the war of 1919, it will be well for all
persons who served in that capacity, who are now
living and The representatives ofdeceased persons
to be prepared with authentic statement Of their
services, and proof Of notwithstanding the corps in
which they served the oficerpr officers under whom,
the regiment, and period OF service
The evidence Of identity, &C., should be atlested
BY justice of the peace, cegtied ID be such by the
clerk Of the Court with county or corporation
seal annexed: together with power Of attorney to
act for the claimant
In order 20 afford all proper facilitesto claimants
the undersigned will furnish blanks properly pre-.
pared for filling up and signature.
The subscriber thus addresses his numerou:
friends throughout Virginia and elsewhere, assur
ing them Of promptitude and unremiitng efforts.
Letters to ensure attention, must in alkcases b
pest paid The fees will be reasonable. Address
JOHN S. GALLAHER Junior.
Washington City, May IL, 1850.
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Register Or the Virginia Debates.


TsHE unaef.igned propose. % publish during The
Il sessions az The VIRGINIA REFORM cox
VENTIOS, she1ld sufheiens nunter Of subscri.
hers b obtained during the rrcess IL iusify tie En-
ferpriss REGISTER u the Deksses ana Pro
ceedings Of the Conventicps - taken down ma
written cut bY corps Of tie most experienced and
acrcnPlished SrknoanAPE1ns 70 Be had IN ,he
country
Tbs Regiay IF Ksrgirfa DesaEes VIII be published
ia qHarto form, on good paper and with clear
type, and vail Be completed, when the Convention
shali aave closed i1 lahcrs with copy Of the New
Coasttntsons together with the vote sf the peorie
upon ii when such shah have been eN<iaR., 800.
lained- The whole 10 constitute yolaV.e 81 go
venieng size for bi1ding and prescription Jpds;n.
from the ability dispiayed in the dissussions dr;
the short session previous 10 tie iadiouyprenf /,
i@y szle e asseI.eo tnat ne DEBATES Of the Vir-
than ordinary interest 10 the public;
TRIMS:
For one copy OF the Register s.; Two comics II
one address for ca No copy sent iInttl he rnanev
has been rece'ved.by the publisher.
N Bs-Ss.ould the requisite number of subseri-
oers ne. e obtained, such persons IS may have for
Haloed sne amount Of subscription shall Be credit
~ 70 he eIteni OF their remittance the books If
tbs Richmond Republican, and thu SemKWeekIy
edition Of that will be forwarded 10 The amount
Of 50 in lieaof the Register
Address RO. II. GALLAHER
Republican Once
Richmond Va
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/. NEW AND CMEAP 5
Il FALL & WINTER GOODS.


THE undersigned has just returned from the
u Eastern markets with compleie assortment
Of Fall and Winter Goods which have been selected
with great care, and viii be sold al small pryfss,.
adopting the old adage THAI sthe nmble sixpenctis
better Than the slow shilling" His stock consists
in part of The following articles:
Carton Cloths, for Ladies Dress;
Embroidered do, talf eoloFs, beautiful aTiiclss
MetineesS assorted cploFs
Alpaeas, Figured and plain,l assorted colors;
Monselains, Figured and plain. good assortment,
Ladies' Shawls, all patterns and Sizes
Ladies' Gloves of superior quality Silk and Kid Il
Geniemen's Buskin, Beaver and Kid Gloves
A beautiful assortment OF Fasl and Winter Bonnees
Superior Trimmings for Bonnetsi
Jenny Lind Trimmings for Dresses, all colorsi
4 large assorimensof Dress Silks, all colors, aud
Fal and Winter calieOes beautiful patterns and
very cheap; %NE
LacesI Edgings, Wells, Grapes Illusions. Flowers,
SdpeHios French Clolhs very low;
Cassimehs, (Frenchand American, )asssrieescslers
and Ee'Y cheap;
CassInets, az prices;
Lind$eys, yer! cheap;
Alarge stockton Ddnlestics, very low
White aud colored Flannels very tine and eheaPs
le-4. ia. ia ann i3-4 Whitney Blankets IS per
/ A good assortment Of HOSIERY;
A large assortment OF Ladies', Misses. And Chill
i Large assortmes, China, Glass aud oueensware !.
n So Hardware
"A complete stocked TiAware;
i Gienalemen's Haas, Fallfashion, very superieriS
santa Re a later Proof Hats; so ct.
| A complete stock of Groceries;
Flour Bacon, and in fact every article hat Is usu-
ally kept in a retail store.
i His friends and The public ale most respectfully
invited to call and examine his stock before making
heir purchases as be makes no charge for showing
hisGoods. - JOHN G.tWlLSON,
Opposite he Arrnal Stesl ST., II. Ferry
III Harpers- Ferry, Oct. l8, 1850. -
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NEW FALL AND WINTER GOODS.


wy E have opened very large stock Of NEW
NV FALL AND TXNT,ER GOODS, which
has been selected with much care and viii be sold
at very low PRIZES We name in part the follow
ing beautiful DREss GooDs:
Rich Brocade ard other Dress Silks
Fancy Ceored French Satin;
Plain and Figured French Casbmeres;
I 4 4 Mouslin de LANES
i 4 Alpaceas, all colors;
Mernoes, all shades and eelors;
Canton Cloths, with many other beautiful Dress
Goods, which will be sola at the lowest prices.
4 .SHA WIS.
A very large stock Of Long and Square ShawIs,
some beautiful styles and very cheap;
White and.Scarlet Canton Grape Shawls;
BoNNETs. w hite and Dark Straw Bonnets with !.
| all the new STYLES Of Bonnet Trimmings;
Bonnet Silks and Satns
e VelYets, Cut and Uncut, with general sxsE
1 sortment of Millinery Goods, which shall be solA
1 low. VIM. ANDERSON & CO.
4 Harpers- Ferry, Oct. 25. 1850
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HarpsrsFerry sepiember6, 1850.
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Plaster, Fish, salt, &C..
Fall and Winter Clothing.

nj HE LOHESIt RhICESI
TINE most superb stock Of READYMADE.
L CLOTHING ever offered in HaTpers-FerrT
has just been received by the subscribers for the
present Fall and Winter trade, at their Cl0tAiAg
Emporium where purchasers can be accommodated
with the following assortment of
RE4DY-MADE CLOTHING,
Sack and other Goats, Pants, Vests. Shirts. All
qualities Drawers Boots, Hats, three qualities.
Rough and Ready Hats, Gaps, very large supply
all Of which win be sold on Teasona6fes terms and
prices that cannot fail to please Also a superior
lot Of Silk, Cotton, and Bingham Pocket ana Neck
Handkerchtsfs, Cravats, Gloves, Socks Suspenders.
Umbrellas, Canes, Pen Knives, Razor Strops. &c.
TRUNKS. VALIcES AND cARPET.BAGS.
II This being the largest and most fashionable
stock OF ReddyFl1ade Ctokkigg ever offered in Ear
pers-Ferry. theY ask call from all purchasers d.
sirous Of betngseryed on reasonable terms, either
Wholesale OF retail.
N. b. Persons that cannotbe accommodated with
our present stock Of Clothing, are informed that we
are prepared 10 have Clothing made 10 order al short
notice. and guaEantied FIT al the same low prices
=. We return thanks forthe very liberal patron
age heretofore extended to Island We assure the
puoliesh Goods sold by us viii not be interior to
those OF any other establishment in the county,
All We ask IS call, feeling assured that win
leave our establishment without being convinced
that cheaper and better articles Of Clothing cannot
be had this side Of Baltimore-and not even there
r. WALTER 8. BRO.
Harpefs-Ferry, September IS, 1850
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NE w OOELEN FACTORY !.
Wool H'NnfeA.

'iToHN X. WHITE and d. G. HENKLE bavr
u their NEw WooLLEN FAcroRY Yin Shepherds
town nearly completed. The Machinery is all oil
The most approved kind and the most sklful and ex
peIienced worknen have been engaged, so that those
wool growers and merchants, who patronizet4is a.
Adjustment may rely upon getting the best maeri--
ais the best fabrics and fast c0ors Rolls carded and
Pther country work done al the shortest notice
4 We will exchange for WOOL, on the most &C,
fonmodating terms our fabrics viz Pulled and
Plaid Linseys Tweeds, BlanketiDg Flannels Stock
ing Yarn &c. Also any other kinds of merchan-
die, that may be preferred to our make al The
Stpre Of John Il. While, where all the wool VIII 81
received +
Nothing that can bedone on our par. shan be len
urdone, 10 render entire satisfaction to those who
trade with us, either by exchange Of wool or pur-
CHASE Of our goods. WHITE & HENKLE
!. IShepherdstown: May "a fs49
4 n, D. Hard Soan Rees ~ az, and Tallew want
led at the highest marker price.
4 Spirit and Martinsbnrg Papers COPY
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WINDOWS SASH FASTENERS,

I
1NHE undersigned have obtained Letters Patent
4 for inos valuable AIa-TIoHr SAsu FAxTrs-
Err, by which you are enabled to raise the wiHE0w-
sash 10 any Repaired height and bold il fast, sheut
cutting holes the frame and Al the Same time 10
lei down The upper Sash TO let THE heated air
escape Al the top and admit the cool air the bot
tom md also make The Sash perfectly air-ligEf and
keep il irOn ratlling. Who is il that has not had
his rest broken BY the Gathering Of the wiadosash
in stormy night, u say nothing OF the amount OF
air admitted thereby7 This Fasenet has great ad-
vantages over any other sash stopper giving you
complete control Of the sash and will accornodate
itself 70 any state oil the weather wet or dry-lhe
back Of the sash being grooyed. and strip inserted
which isioreedout against the frame thus ace9tnme-
dating itself 70 the frame and behind this strip Is an
eccentric Or can fixed on a lever which passes
through the SASH and raising or depressing the
lever fassens oosens the sash and enables roa 10
lock Il ias at any point Such is the estimaie put
on this discovery that we have applied them To-
several hundred windows, Notwithstanding but few
weeks have elapsed SINCE we got the fxtares and
even before We obtained the patent and many more
have been engaged as soon as we can proc9re ias-
Jennings.
We would now say 10 the public that We have
made arrangements for Dur castings with Mr..
Rodgers cf No 40. High street Old Town, Balti-
more, Md who by the BY We would recommend
10 such AS may want castings done-fDr the prompt
ness and the manner in which it in dohe-and with
Mr. Wernwag, Of Harpers- Ferry the most distin-
guished machinist Of cur country as any one will
admit ii Id will call and see his shop and the ina
chinery be has on hand. He has undertaken TO-
finish our fasenings by machinery sd that they will
require hosasssrting but can be put together with
the greatest despatch. Suchas may wish to pur-
chase Staff or County rights can apply. (posFpaid)
10 either o{ US NArmAsiKI. MYERsl ChaFestown,
Jefferson touniyylVa or F, G. SMITH, Harpers
Ferry, Va, PaieTfees The fastenings can be for
warded from Harpers-Ferryi 10 any point with the
same facility they eoulA from anylof our Atlantic
Cities il being immediateyon The Baltimore and
Ohio Rail Road about 50 miles frDm Baltimore
and In teiEgraphic communicalpnlw With lhe East
ana West, Sc.
To snch as may be acquainted with either Of The
gentlemen whose names are given, I'VE would say
write to them and satisfy yourselves that II is no
humbug a Hunter l. N Carter G. w Sap
pinglon, III. Keyes N. S, White John Yates James
L. Ransom. G. S. Gardener, lposi- paid } who have
them in use and many Others who are waiting 10
have Them put in their windows.
NATHANIEL MYERS u.,..,...
F. G. SMITH,
July 5, 1850.