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THE INCENDIARy GIDDINGs

We feel %graiiied to find, even at this late day.
wing papers willing to utter condemnatory senti.
ments against this arch enemy of the South. The
Richmond Wing has ventured to publish the fol-
lowing, and if it had included in its condemnation
the master spirit of abolitionism from Massacbu-
setts, John Quincy Adams. it would have been so
much more pleasant-for it is him. who has train
ed Giddings to his folly and crime.
eve regret to perceive that Mr.. Giddings of
Ohio, has been nominated for re- election to Con
gress in the Western Reserve District. II is
remarkable that he should desire to he AGAIN a
member of Congress. seeing that he is firmly of
opinion that the Union is dissolved" How
can he take the oath TO support a constitution.
which he afhrms has ceased to exist2 Believing
him to be a monomaniac, we should heartily re-
joice at his defeat, Wing though he claims 10 be.
He has long made his Wing principles sub
ordinate TO his Abolitionism and although he
may concur with us in opinion upon certain cues
lions. we are more than willing to dispense with
his CO operation. if we can at The same time pe,
rid of his fanaticism and folly"
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THE r / OF 1876

The new tariff law does not exactly please John
Bull. at least 1t is not.-some of our grave seua-
tors to the contrary notwithstapding-exactly such
a law as he would have framed, and therefors
cannot be longer called a British tariff! The
money article of the London Herald gives the fol-
lowing glimpse of public sentiment in London:-
" The announcement of the tariff bill having
passed the house of representatives of the United
States has excited less interest in the city circles
than might have been supposed The truth
seems to be, that, on examining the details, it is
feared that although The scale is 2 rofessedly adnp'
ted with reference only to the revenue it V i'll Pm
duce, the duty il will impose on our manufar'u'
rers of first rate importance might just = Nrl
have been imposed avowedly for the purpose of
protecting their domestic industry. There may.
however. in this, as in other cases, be something
IN a name which, like The child's rattle. may no
sufficient TO please the tail Of the America de.
mOcracy, although it may not exactly square viii
the view of our ultra free traders as not being in
good keeping with the equilibrium of r~eciproci.
ty."
The Britishers can't understand how it is that
our manufacturers can with any decency grumble
when they get a protection of from twenty to for
~ per cent, on their msrkets.-Boston Post.
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NAVAL.

The u. S. sloop-ofwar Plymouth, Commander
Henry was in The harbor of Monteyideo the Sd
July.
The U. S. schr. Flirt, 1t. Cong Sinclair.
arrived off Vera Cruz, 18th ult.
The U. s. brig Trux,on, Joined the Gulf
Squadron of Vera Cruz the 18th uIt.,-Iast from
Havana.
The u. S. steamers Vixen and Spitfre were
seen of BsrDegat on Sunday morning steering s
Both these vessels are under the command n
Commodore M. G. Perry, who goes out to take
command Of the Mississippi, which has been ten
dered to him and to act as second in command
with a red pennant, under Commodore Conner.
When Commodore Conner returns home, he will
be succeeded in the chief command by Commo-
dore Perry.
After the vessels have been tested together al
sea, the Spitfre will be despatched 10 Chspres
with Commander j. G. Nicholson who has Jes.
patches to our squadron in the Pacific.
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LAW OF ls4I.

The official report of the Secretary of State of
the United States, of the number of persons who
took the benefit of the Bankrupt Law of lS4I,
is interesting. 1t appears that there was 33, 5
applicants for the benefit of the law, who gave
in debts to the amount of S44O,9 1884, els, and sur
rendered property which sold for S43, 697, 3O7,
less than Ten cents on a dollar.
1t was no doubt an act of mercy 10 many hon
ot unfortunate debtors, who have been Frustrated
IN their business concerns by untoward circum-
stances, but it was not alone those who had been
unfortunate in speculation who were benefited
by the operation Of this law. Men took advan-
tage of it who wished to defraud their cred
itors. just as some men are at present taking ad-
vantage of the passage of the new tariff act, az
a pretext for cutting down the wages of those in
their employ.
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BLACKWOOD'S MAGAZINE

We have received the American edition of the
August number of this periodical, from the pub
fishers, Leonard Scott & Co, No. 1l2 Fulton
street New York. The subjects commented UPON
are The Army" from notes and recollections of
the late William Ferguson, M. D.; COLLEGE
Friends, No. W." The Romantic Drama -
The Minstrel's Curse )" The Mine, the
Forest, and the Cordillera - ' Moriamur Pro
Rege Nostro - 4" Mesmeric Mountebanks -
Cookery and Civilization - " The late and
present Ministry" Blackwood's Magazine in an
interesting periodical, it cannot be denied, and
employs as much talent, in its getting up, as any
work of the kind extant. There are few libra ries
in Great Britain, and this country, that does not
number it among its works. Its circulation is
enormous,-some 100000 copies being issued
monthly. 1t has ever been the exponent of the
high toned Aristocrats of Great Britain, and from
the first day of its publication, until within a few
months, has not been sparing of it's abuse of this
country and its Institutions.
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MEXICO

We have no later intelligence from Camargo-
the head quarters of Gen. TAYLOR at last accounts,
or from Vera Cruz. The Union and other co,em-
poraries publish extracts from the New Orleans
papers, the Picayune, and the Delta. whose ac-
counts of Santa Anna differ so materially, that we
can place no confidence in either.
The " Picayune" says. that Santa Anna ar
rived off Vera Cruz. in the British merchant steam
er Arab-ihat Com. Conner tried to intercept her.
in the Princeton, but she succeeded in reaching
Vera Cruz. The Delta " says, they learn. that
Santa Anna has been made a prisoner by Com
Conner. Both these papers state they received
their Intelligence from the officers of II. B M
brig Daring, whose arrival at New Orleans we
published in our last edition.
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From the New York Sun.


The recent shock in New England is not the
first which has been felt in that section. As
early as 1888, '58, SO and 1927 and SIS. these
notices have been given; the latter, owing TO is
violence. was called the :" Great Ea rthunake."
IL created general CONSERVATION through all New
England. For several days in succession. shocks,
Tumbling noises and vibrations rapidly succeeded
each other. A cistern in a distillery was burst By
the agitation of the liquor in it; the spindles of the
vaDes on some OF the steeples bent, that on Fan
eoil Hall being broken of. Bricks were thrown
from chlmnies to the distance of 30 feet horizon
tally. The duration of the whole shock is said 10
have been q minutes. The frost on the ground
at the time Is reported to have been FIVE or six
times greater than common. But what is surpr-
sing, the barometer and thermometer underwent!
no alteration at the time. Darwin. in his Journal,
CTecently published } speaking of the Earthquake
IN VaIdivia (CbilD in 1895. compares the sensa-
tons experienced from the earth pillows. to The
movement Of a vessel in a little cross. ripple, or
still more ." like that .6H bu a person skating
oUer the ice, which bends under the weight Of tho
body" The same writer also observes. g that in
the forest, the phenomenon, though deeply inter
esting, is by no means as awe ~cexitinp d as in The
the "creeking and ratilino" OF the
wood bnilt houses-the wildness and terror OF
the affrighted inhabitants. rushing in confusion
from their dwelling, give to the whole scene that
Indescribable horror which attends the phenomena
OF earthquakes. The first great earthduake on re-
cord occurred in 373, b. c., when the ancient
cities OF Helice and Bura were destroyed. The
former was one of the chief cities of Achaia. Ia
10, a. d., Antioch was destroyed I147, Gaia
MA swallowed upj 1902, Jsmsics suffered many
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PLEASURE EXCURSION

We see by the Norfolk Papers that our old
friend, Capt. James Henderson, of the Star, has
chartered the steamer Jesress for a splendid
PLEASURE EXCURSION up the York River to
Waikerton, and all along shore. Her trip com
mences on Saturday next, and will end on Tues
day evening. Tickets for the round Trip Sd.
Meals on board rs cents each. We give this no.
tice so that any of our Portsmouth friends. who
desire to explore the hidden regions of York River.
and we hope there will be many, can take ad-
vantage OF this opportunity. Give Henderson a
bumper.
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y. III. 3. II. s.
OUR YOUNG MEN TO THE pUBI


II is a source OF pleasure TO us at all times to be
able to bear our testimony to any good that is in
progress or prospective, and nothing give us more
delight than to see our young men endeavoring to
improve and prepare themselves for the sterner
duties of life. Several of them have for a long
time associated themselves together in a society,
for the purpose of Self Improvement, and this as
ISOLATION we learn by advertisement will give an
entertainment at the Town Hall this evening.
consisting of speeches, dialogues, &c., original and
selected, which we have no doubt will enable
those who attend. to pass an agreeable hour. We
hope the young men viii be countenanced by the
aFSemblage of a goodly company of ladies and gem
tlemen, as nothing is asked of them but their pre-.
sence, countenance and moral support, which they
certainly deserve.
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oALr SULPHUR SPRINGS, Aug. %, 1876.
gentlemen: l feel hoDored by your note of this
instant, covering a copy of the resolutions adopt
ed at a meeting of the citizens and visiters of this
place, without distinction of party. inviting me 10
accept a public dinner to be given at such time as
may De most agreeable to me, and rendering me
at the instance. and on behalf of Messrs. Erskine
& Caruthers. the proprietors of the place, the hos
pitalities of the Springs.
l am under great obligations to the citizens and
vislters for their cordial welcome, and the high
estimate they have been pleased to place on my
character and public services, and the honor ten
dered by inviting me to accept of a public dinner.
u would be doing injustice To my feelings, not to
add, That this demonstration of their kindness to-
wards me personally, and appreciation of my pub
lie conduct, is highly gratifying, coming as il does
from those connected with both Of the great par
ties without distinction. But must, in conformi.
~ with the determination with which | commsnc
ed my journey, decline to accept the invitation
TO a public dinner. In taking this route on INV
return home, my object, in addition to becoming
better acquainted with a portion of our country
through which had never before passed, was
not only to breathe your pure mountain air, and
drink your health restoring waters. but to relax
from the tolls of a long and lahorious session of
Congress. In order to have the full benefit of the
last, it required that | should travel quietly, as a
private citizen and | accordingly. on setting out,
determined to decline accepting any invitation of
the kind.
avail myself of the opportunity, in conclusion.
OF presenting my thanks. through you, to the
KIND and liberal Proprietors of the place for their
tender OF the hospitalities of the Springs during
my sojourn here.
With great respect, yours, truly,
j. C.. CALHOUN.
10 ID. b.. Tallmadge, N. Harrison, j. c.. Daw-
son, and A. A.. Chapman. Esgs, Committee.
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HIT HIM

We take the following from the New York
Tribune:
The Lowell Journal, in rebukipg the recent
efforts in this city to breed dissension and trouble
among the Wings of our State, closes with the
following reference to one of the disorganizing
dicta tors:
"We know there are at Leaf Gfty-e,ro thou
sand Wings who would gladly give a dollar a
piece to have him openly quit the party"
Can any body guess to whom that refers?
Where would he go ?" He cannot get into
the Democratic party-we would rather have
Greeley.-yNeao Era.
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wARRENToN DINNER TO Mr.. DAI.

This complimentary affair came off on the 9th
ult., and was every way worthy of the d,srin.
guished guest, and the hospitable citizens who
provided 1t. Many other guests were present to
do honor to the occasion, among whom were the
Hon. Seth Barton, the author of Randolph of
Roanoke, and Judge Beverly Tucker. II was a
real Democratic affair, and the tables we are ,old
by the .Warrenton Flag, were crowded on the oc-
casion. Major Charles Hunlon presided, assisted
by VIM. f. Philips and James French, Esos.. as
Vice Presidents. We select from the Flag a few
out OF the numerous toast that were given after
the cloth was removed. The ninth, tenth. and
eleventh toasts were as follows =
g. James K. Polk, President Of the United
States: The firm, ~dignifed and able public off
Ger, and faithful exponent of the Democratic creed
lie mas shown himself worthy the approval of men
born In the arms of Liberty.
III. Our distinguished guest GEORGE M IA lilac
Vice President Of the United States His faith.
tai adherence to his principles and pledges in his
late vote IN favor of the engrossment of the hill
for the reform of the Tariff. and The inIe xibls in.
tegrity with which he pursued the path of d,,v
afford the great Democratic party the proud sat
~lsfaction OF knowing that in comforting upon him
his high and honorable trust, their confidence and
SoteS were nOb un"OIlnlIy gwen. with crate
fol hearts we bestow the merited Commend lion
q" Well done! good and faithful servant"
III. Pennsylvania The key Stone' in the
arch-well formed, true and trusty she will
preserve il.
Upon reading the 10Th toast, the Vice Presi-
dent rose and in a speech Of nea rly an hours
length, delighted and edited an enthusiastic audi
ence. His manner was calm and dignifed, his
eIocu'Ion fluent and graceful, the style forcible
and PersPlcuous, and the matter gave evidence Of
a talented and informed mind. We have heard
OF bot one sentiment with regard to his speech.
that 1t was able and well delivered. We have
notes OF this speech from which we might give
our readers some idea Of its substance, but nei-
lher time nor space will allow US at this time.
During this speech, many of his fine passages
were received with enthusiastic applause, and all
Of its noble sentiments met a warm response in
the hearts Of Democrats. He closed with this
sentiment offered as a toast
Thomas Je6ersonl The Virginia Pilot that
gave to our Union The only compass and chart by
which her helmsmeD can avoid every shoal and
weather every storm"
we select a very few Of the Volunteer senti-
msnts-the whole breathe tho pure spirit Of De.
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CHIEF NAVAL CONSTRUCTOR

We learn by a private letter received here
yesterday, that the Department deem it unneces.
sary 10 appoint a Chief Naval Constructor to
supply the vacancy occasioned by the death of
Mr. HnmPhreys-and at the same time that this
declaration is made F. G'ice, Esq, is ordered
from New York " as soon as his preparations for
the albany are completed. to report to the Bureau
at Washington, for such duties as may be assign
ed him." We should think that if a Constructor
was needed at Washington at all. that he should
receive the foil pay provided by law for tina, off
Ger.
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From the Richmond Enquirer.
INTERESTING RELIC

A friend in Caroline sends US the oriuinal MS.
OF an old Circular of Edmund Pendleton TO his
constituents OF which the following is a copy.-
ihough written seventy-two years ago. the MS. is
as bright and distinct as ever, and The penman-
ship exqnisltly beautiful. This document is partic-
nlarly valuable, as it was written two years before
Observation-Disclosures reference to the destruction
ot the lea at Boston and the meeting of the Con-
tlnental Congress, and shows the patriotic and
uodaunted steps taken by our ancestors in prepara-
ton tor that glorious event. Can any American
study the fearless and self sacrificing spirit, which
animated the enlightened and virtuous author Of
ibis paper and his brave compeers and not resolve
TO make new %exertions TO preserve in all their
purity the glorious fruits of the Revolution q
such patriotic sacrifices can never again be equal
led. Let the present age initiate them as closely
as possible:
To the Respectable Free Holders of Caroline
County.
Gentlemen: In order to execute the commands
you hOnored me with, ! met the Delegates from
other counties at Williamsburg on the first Of
August. My worthy colleague was unbappilv
prevented from attending by the sickness of him
self and family, but | am authorised by him 10
say, ne highly approves of what was done. In
considering the present most dangerous and alarm
ing state Of American affairs. new papers came IN
our knowledge, strongly confirming our suspicious
OF tne nxed intention of The British Parliament to
establish their right of taxing America, which
would ieaVe US the most abject slaves, holding our
ives ana properties at the will of others, uncon-
nec'ed with us by those strong ties of being chosen
oy and accountable to Us. united with MS in one
common interest. and bearing themselves a share
OF any burtheD they impose.
The heavy hand Of Power, lifted up by Psrlia-
ment against our brethren Of Boston. had none
other provocation than their having made a noble
stand against this destructive plan, by DESTROYING
tea, which they could not otherwise get rid Of
sent there by the East India Company, to compel
the use Of il, and submission to the tax, or furnish
a pretence tor hostile proceedings against them.
destroying the tea, but an acquaintance with the
whole subject has induced me to change nv opin-
ion for, considering that the East India Com
Pany' who had a monopoly Of the trade from The
East to Britain, in exclusion of all other subjects.
were restrained by their constitution from vending
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TROUBLE IN

The Montreal Herald says that they are in a
terrible state of anarchy in Canada, and that the
police of that city is inadequate to the protection
OF the lives and property of The citizens. "We
are in such a state" says that paper, " that no
man can leave his house after dark, or 90 a mile
in broad daylight, without a feeling of uncer.
talntY whether he will ever reinrn aliuaO
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REID. OF

Look to the advertisement of our friend RE,D
headed Leary s. CO." We are much pleased
TO call the attention of our country and southern
readers to his extensive assortment of Head Gear,
and other nick-nacks," especially his assert
ment of beautiful Camphine Lamps. Reid de.
serves a liberal patronage, because he is a liberal
fellow, and we hope he will receive it. Give
him a call.
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that which has been looked upon with dread as
inc instrument that was to work the destruction
OF the Town, will be found to be a fountain of
wealth and pecuniary saIva,ion-insiead Of being
a drain upon the industry and resources Of the
citizens, it will prove a spring diffusing blessings
and wealth upon all. and relieving them from a
heavy burden of taXaiion.
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THE FRIGATE RARITAN

The New York Sun says, that the crew of the
trigate Raritan. having suffered severely from
scnrvy during their cruise, met at Pensacola, on
the 18th inst, and passed resolutions of censure
upon Capt. Gregory for not supplying fresh pro-
visions. They expressed gratitude to DR. Foltz
for his attention to the sick.
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COMPLIMENT TO MR. CAI.HoITM

Al a meeting OF the visiters and sundry citizens
of the county. both Wings and Democrats. hold
at the Salt Sulphur Springs. in the county Of
Monroe, on Saturday. the 22d of August. 1876.
the Hon. A. A. Chapman was called to the Chair.
and James Tallmadge, Jr., of New York. was
appointed Secretary.
On motion of Allen Il. Csper,on. Esq, of Va,
the following preamble and resolutions were unan-
imously adopted:
Whereas. it has been represented to this meet
ing that the Hon. John G. Calhoun, who is on a
visit to the mountains for his health, is To day ex-
pected at the " Salt" aud that the visiters and
citizens present, OF both parties, and without re
terence or respect to party. are deslrous of scel-
coming his arrival. and uni,ing in some public
testimonial expressive of their admir,ion of the
man, his distinguished services and abilities as a
statesman. and his elevated position, both person
al and political. before the country
ResoiDed, LIST, That a committee nf three he
appointed by the chairman, To wait in person ON
Mr. Calhoun, and 10 solicit his acceptance of n
puoiic dinner, TO be given him at this place. ON
any day that he may designate, and which may
be most agreeable to himself.
Resotped, End. That at the instance and on
behalf OF Messrs. Erskine and Caruthers, the pro-
prietors. the Inequalities of the salt Sulphur
Springs be respectfully rendered to Mr.. Cal
honn, during any period of time which his plea
sure "r convenience may admit of.
RESOLVED. Sd. That a copy of these proceed
Ings he forwarded to the Lewisburg Chronicle
and the Richmond Enquirer for publication.
The Chair then appointed the Hon. Daniel b.
Tallmadge Of New York, N. Harrison, ESD, of
Virginia, and John c.. Dawson, Esq. of Alaba.
ma, a committee TO communicate with Mr.. Cal
houn.
On motion,
Resolued. That the name of the Chairman be
added 10 The above committee.
And the meeting then adjourned.
A. A. CHAPMAN, Chairman.
JAMES TALLMADGE, Jr.. Sec'y.
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THE MEXICAN STEAMERS

The Diario de la Marina, of Havana. of tho
Goth of August, states, that the steamers Monte
yuma and Guadaloupe, which lately belonged to
the Mexican Government, had been purchased by
the Commander in Chief of the Naval post of
Havana for the Spanish service, and now form a
part of that Navy.
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FEMALE ORPHAN ASYLUM

The liberal proprie,ors of the Curtis Peck have
granted the service of this beautiful and capacious
boat for a Pleasure Excursion, for the benefit of the
Female Orphan Asylum Norfolk, which will come
off To-Morrow Afternoon. This is a praise worthy
object, and we hope the boat will be crowded on
the occasion.
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ILLINOIS.

French. the Democratic candidate for Cover
nor. leads Fitzpatrick the Wing candidate. fuen-
yf'co thousand eight hundred and f,centy one
cofes. The Democratic majority in the LegisIa-
ture on joint ballot will be SIS. The Democrats
have also elected six gu. of seven members of
Congress-.
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STEAMER BRITANNIA

This Steamers day DISABLING from Liverpool
was the 10Th ult. and we are daily in expectation
of two weeks later intelligence from Europe by
her. We shall probably receive it tomorrow.
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ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA

On the LIST inst. the citizens Of Alexandria. bv
a vote Of three TO one, agreed to come back 10 The
d" Old Dominion" after an absence Of nearly a
half a century.
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J.O.ofO. F..

The annual session Of the Grand Lodge Of the
United States, will be held in the city Of BaId.
more, on the second Wednesday Of September.