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. The WHEELING Iron BRIDaE OVER THE Ouro.-Tbe
last one oil the cables destined for centuries 10 come to
span the majestic and beautiful Ohio, was brought over
and anchored Saturday last We think that this bridge
Will be passabe in three weeks from this time at farthes
h ony process now necessary TO its completion being
hoors. '~ '-s"'s '1s
To us who, as Ede Ockletree would saw. .ken the
Digging ot this great work CONVEYS but half its actual
grandeur. We have the stones laid one upon an.
other, and like the workman who builds himself 10 the
top OF the highest tower, scarcely appreciate the
work we have done and still near the ground: I'M,
the stranger who IL for the first time looks up with
awe and wonder to those immense towers and gigantic
cables spanning river hitherto unclaimed more than
900 feet span. Wonderful as the age is, this is truly
of its most wonderful and majestic works. combining
alike the power Of art and OF science
Nor II less useful than beautiful and grand Hereto.
been used as used when the whole West was for
est instead OF mighty nation peopled by millions, de-
manning more sure and easy access TO their eastern
bie'nTen Ihe torrent may now roll and the icebergs
plunge upon the bosom OF the swollen river but above
IT. unharmed and fearless, will pass the traveller without
delay or toll The produce Of the West and the commerce
OF the East Will JOIN hands IN gratitude 10 the builders OF
this great public work, while emigration to the far Vest
will lose hall its terrors to the tmid heart
Nor is this work for day Centuries will roll away.
another and another chain will be thrown over The Ohio
and the Father of Waters, yet this work will stand, and
throw halo Of glory around the names OF those who
executed il, and the people in whose midst was con-
structed the pioneers in this species Of Improvement
Wheeiing Gasefte.
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The expression Of the assembled democracy OF
Massachusetts,, in Of the largest delegated 'y ~
course and doctrines Of the democratic party. and the
commanding results Of its unity OF EFFORT we nave sesy
quoted, enneny just and patriotic N .ons anu
smoc.s,s wheiher of the North the South, must re-
gard RI Especially is their declaration that by the
non ~ tbe northern and southern democrats, and IN
,ha ~ndanse OF democratic administrations chosen by
Them Tor fifty years, democratic platform covering
the whole Onion. The expansion, prosperity, and true
glory of these United States have advanced beyond all
parallel in the history OF political communities OF ancient
or modern times - the orcble language OF truth and his
tory But we do not subscribe to the exception contained
in the following resolution;
Rssopsd That in every choice of President by the peo
Pile, since Massachusetts and Virginia severed upon the
federal and democratic platforms, the democratic cSndi
date has succeeded by the union OF the democrats North
and South and that the only exception g this has been the
recsn. election q Genera! Taylor BY the ead in New York
Undoubtedly the eud" in New York. and the loss Of
two of the southern States, among the
which led TO the defeat Of the democratic national ticket
in the last contest But there also other causes,
which produced this untoward result South and NORTH
that unwilling 10 ascrbe to "bad faith" In short,
u we were called upon to affirm which section OF the
Union is most responsible for the defeat of the democratic
nominees, should unhesitatngy say the North. In
the election of 1874, the great States OF New York and
Pennsylvania cast their votes for the democratic cand
detection OF either would have defeated him. In the
election OF 1885, both those States deserted the democratic
candidate from the North The adhesion Of either would
have insured his election The electoral vote of either
would have changed the result In the South two States
that voted for Mr. Polk voted for Gen. Taylor but
if both had adhered to the democratic candidate it could
not have prevented his defeat IT, therefore, there be
sponsby anywhere for the adverse result Of the cleo
ton Of 1885, il rests obviously less upon the South than
the North The States at the South heretofore frequent
the party from defeat. if they had remained true The
States at the North. either OF them, which here
ofore have been nearly uniformly democratic could have
done so, if they had voted accordance with their al
most invarable during the last half century The
votes in the States and electoral colleges, at the last
election, were as follows
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separate aud dispese The people OF Round Island pro-
tested that they were unarmed and unensted, and that
they had no purpose OF violating the law, OF doing
anything which would deprive them of the rights of
Americas citizens. But an armed force surrounded Them
and they forced to submit to the command OF the
Executive
II the course OF the administration in relation to the
Cuba expedition is sustained by the people. we must con-
ess that we remaining barrier between the power
of the President and the liberties OF the citizen He
may, whenever he thinks proper to do SO, issue his
proclamation charging any assembly OF the people,
on secret information, with violation OF law, and
then order the officers of the army and navy TO make
war upon them as enemies OF the country. To this
tent does the precedent go. The instructions sent to our
naval officers in the Gulf of Mexico have not been pub
shed but it is fair to presume that they justify the acts
and proclamatons of those officers. The proclamation
of Commander Randolph charged the people Of Round
Island with being vagants and alleged that the mystery
which they Observed as well The contradictory state
Of persons not mentioned proved that they design
ed to make war upon some power at peace with the
United States The acts of Commander Randolph amount
ed to war against those PERSONS for they can be ust
fled only against enemies Of the country, or outlaws and
pirates who are the enemies OF all The manner in which
this glazing usurpaton has been submitted TO- proves the
danger which Is be apprehended from the encroach-
ments Of power when concealed by patriotic professionals
and it gives force to the injunction OF Jefferson, that
jealous and dsustfu eye should be fixed upon our rus-
tees and servants lest they become masters and rulers
When it is contemplated to make inroads on the Liberties
of the people, open violence is avoided and sratage is
resorted to- Some matter is selected in which the great
bulk Of the people have direct and positive interest,"
and precedent is silently established, which is made
available in questions of great public concern Usupa-
ton has always an obscure beginning; but il always
swes in volume advances, until becomes resist
less tide They are wise who oppose it before il be.
comes too strong to be opposed with success
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Non-,la peholdfne State, for 1avlo,
Merchandising States for Cas-.

Thus, while the South cast So votes for Taylor, the
North cast 81 The popular majority for Taylor in the
non sayeholding States, over Cass, 93,547; while
States.
The sayehoding States show for Cas- the vote which
they cast for Polk, except Georgia and Louisiana. The
vote OF the former can scarcely be regarded certain Tor
The democratic tcketat any time; and not remark
able that the latter. the residence OF Gen. Taylor mbued
with military ardor and OF the active frontier
States in the Mexican war; should have cast its for
30 much Of the glory Of the campaigns claimed and
whose capital OF war and no-partysm so well cal.
culaed 10 catch the popular feeling These also
produced their effect upon all the southern States reducing
iorities, in all of them.
But with these two exceptions all of them voted in
s4s they voted in 1884, for the democratic candidate
Nor were the prominent democrats in those States and
port OF the democratic than their brethren of the
North the East and the West In all fictitious causes,
under the hollow pretensions and pledges OF the wing
candidate, and the labored Measurements OF the wing
press and among the democratic OF the South
doubtedly to some extent, the slavery agitation, gave
ten Taylor an unreal strength, which the fe months
experience OF his ultra wing administration has already
served 10 disspaeand all OF which may be regarded
the result oil tangible causes, without implying deliberate
bad faith IN either section.
We aude TO these historical facts as matter OF Jus.
uce TO both secons to place the question in its true light
geoIe ne democracy OF the Union; and TO ncucate with
Massachusetts resolutions, that in all past time the dem
ocraiic candidate has succeeded by the OF THE
DEMOCRATS, NORTH AND Souri, So for the future, il,
standing upon the broad and liberal platform laid down
by the democracy OF New York and Massachuset
avoiding the slavery agitation not less at the South than
AZ the North, appealing not 10 sectional considerations,
out 70 the old national and fraerna democratic feeling,
the national democratic party will be- at the first election
as surely triumphant il will deserve TO be, and the
wing party with It's false pretences, its violated pledges
ana US INSTRUMENTATION, as surely overthrow.
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The Hon. IL. s. FooTK.
WARRENros, October 8, 1919.

WARRENToN, October 3, 1919
GENTLEMEN: Your kind communication Of yesterday is
before me, and hasten respond il. regret most
deeply that several Indispensable engagements will render
so generously profercd, through you, by numerous
friends resident In this my native county beg you and
them to be assured that profoundly sensible of this
unexpected manifestation OF esteem and sympathy,
believe that shall 10 hence to the field OF arduous duty
awaiting elsewhere, powerfully stimulated and encour-
aged renewed activity and increased zeal in support Of
ring the short period Of my you have
Judged me worthy OF the COMMUNICATION gracousy
slowed u is indeed gentlemen, that heartily
cur with you in believing that "the power and perpeuiy
ona by just distribution Of burdens bene
ts and by treating territories acquired by the blood and
treasure OF all the States. as their common properly,
from hostile and odious omen the
terprise and activity the citizens OF every State"
You have done me than justice in recognising
me as jealous supporter, sin the State Of adoption"
OF the sentiments predominant in my native State" Per-
haps, though, all things considered. entitled
little homer on this account had efficient participant
in establishing the political creed of the sovereign State
OF Mississippi found her people, twenty years
trines OF the famed Virginia school and in standing by
the doctrines Of Jefferson and Madison only
maintaining principles which would have been less
zealousy espoused resouiey maintained by State
ucuary gated at being able TO declare you that Mis-
sisspp will be- at the impending crisis in national
FAIRS where virginia. Kentucky and other noble compeers
Ia l793 and that whilst claiming for herself noug
beyond Simple Justice, freeman within her confines
without distinction OF party, will be found ready battle
Nth any arms wleh ntesssity may pesbe, for the safety
States Of The contdsraey, and the stability and glory
of the uhOls Tspnbtie.
the honor be, cordially and respectfully
your friend and felow-citzen,
Mes.rs. Henry T. FAINT, VIM. F. Phillips, Chas Hulton
VIM. X Smith, George w. Brent, and inman Horner.
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BY GREEN & rAsrEr, A.et.oassr..

TRUSTEES SAIE-DeHrabe aeHc-By virtue n
ofuust, duly recorded will sell cubic auction, Monday
the 18th o'clock m, the r fair thereafter,
square
tween the City Hall and Peniteniiary. ,
AZ the and other desabc lots WILDE
offered 10 ~
Terms easy, and made known sale.
JOHN CARROLL BRENT, Trustee
GREEN & TASTET, Auetioneers.
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The two Tests.

pollical paper has two standards for approaching its
efficiency; one the abuse OF its enemies the other is
the confidence and support of its friends. Judging BY
either we have right to congratulate ourselves We
publish journal that is surely Of some little account in
the public estimation. Never have we been so much
abused by our opponents Never many batteries
discharged at once upon us. Never have many mis-
representations been directed against u.s. Charges Of
forty years ago. against the senior editor dug up from
the grave n which they have been quietly inurned =;
gagged in 1902 with the celebrated John Taylor Of Caro-
line, is repeated in yesterdays Republic.
We can laugh at this reminiscsace because long after
the paper had passed away, with the feelings Of ir
tation and the expressions of contempt which produced
we were enabled to do justice 10 Colonel Taylor and
receive at his hands We had the honor of editing his
book "Cons ructon Construed the preface to which,
from our pen, procured the highest compliment we
ever received from any man and from the pen OF
Thomas Jefferson appears in the 4th volume of his
Correspondence. We had reason to be proud too of the
relations which subsequently, prevailed between Colonel
Taylor and ourselves, and the courteous compliments
which received from that able and distinguished man.
The support which are receiving from our friends
is equal TO the attacks Of opponents. We owe them
the sncerest Acknowledgements for the compliments which
receiving from political friends and from
worthy brethren Of the democratic press In another re-
spect they extending solid support to press.
Take one instance alone By last evenings mail we
received more than 100 subscribers75 one letter and
90 in anoher-besdes several scattered shot All these
things encourage US in the duty are dschargng, Of
standing by the principles OF the democratic party.
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RusoRED DxoLErsroS.-It is stated Mr.. Vineyard, the
wing candidate for register has declined In favor OF Bon
SAIL the naivst candidate. We shall See II this be
ers There never was such prostitution in politics az is
now witnessed among the Whites and the Lewise Of the
whigs and the Levns and Comsns OF the socslled
lives Tits now attempted TO induce Mr.. Fsr, the native
candidate for sheriff, decline In favor Of Rotherme
Whether he will do remains TO be seen--whether he
will be party TO the base bargain Of the psror chiefs Of his
party -FtpnsytveriaH,
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From old Virginia again.

LREMARLE COUNTY, Virginia. March 81, ls4zMr. Seth
FowIe-Dear Sir take pleasure n stating you my expe
Of Wars Basam OF Wild Cherry
valuable girl attacked with difficulty OF the lungs
which brought her appearance the brink of the
suited physicians who pronounced her cu
be that they could do for her tried many remedies
but did good account of WaIs Basam,
and thought would H. but had little filth in IT, procured
bottle, which administered according dcctons and saw
and before the bottle she
procured second and she took and Isl Think cured
She attends her daily labor and hear complaint
from her. X. L.. JEFFERSON.
Remember the genuine signature off, BUTTS
the wrapper.
For sale by r. 3. PATTERSON,
Oct e-a Washington ID. G.
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NO HUsIBUG,i

DOR THE COMPLEXION, HAIR, and for SHAVING the best
II articles Of the kind In the country
BoGLEs HEBEAIoNA for preserving and beauiing the
plcxion.
BOGES HYPERION FLUID for preventing badness and
hair and tor curing all Diseases such sc dandruf, Nc
BOGLES AMOLE for shaving wih or ithont h
cater, manufactured from Soap Plant Of California
The above articles only 10 them preference
thing Of kind They patented BY The
MANUFACTURER, and sold by the sole for washington,
VIM r. BAYLY, Stutioner,
Oct 3-4teodn Penn. ave-, between 18th and l2h
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1Iorss's Magnetic Telegraph.

office Of the company owning the line between
Washington New York Of six
street Louisiana the building Congress
Hail. Pennsylvania south side, directly opposite tho
bookstore Of Franck Taylor,
Messages will be promptly transmitted TO point north ana east
lines of travel between Washington and New Bruins
wick, the British dominons.
confidence win be observed all messages In
trusted 10 this company. a"t =,
The Of president and secretary In the % story Of the
building. d. b. FRENCH, President
0cI l-IlW .
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IN gene Sue ~ 80
Therese Dunoyer, by Eugene sue
81 Jamess, or the Court Of II. Answorh
The Bravor Daughter, OF Carolina romano
the American Revolution, by Augustine J. n. Duganne
Just received by TAYLOR 4 MAURY,
Octg Booksellers, near 9th street.
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correspondent in yesterdays National Inteigencer
makes an indirect and unjust hit at the senior editor OF
this paper He in speaking Of the energetic spirit Of
internal improvements which is now fortunately per-
vadng Virginia, concludes "with the phrase of one Of
the sons OF Virginia, who has been all his life rocking
her to sleep in his cradle of distractions Nous
Now, If there has been man in Virginia who has
shown any zeal in behalf OF the Improvement OF that
State, we claim that honor We protested against Uncle
Sans usuping any power this subject but pro-
NOTED every object that could be accomplished by her
canal, or clearing out river--whch was calcu-
lated to advance her interests Our quaint maxim was
Islands off," to the general government; but Islands
on" to the State The columns OF the Enquirer have
been teeming. from its commencement, with appeals
in behalf Of all her great enterprises Of internal i'm
provement We did not confne our efforts to writing
but we subscribed, when we could very lily afford it.,
$4,000 to the James river improvements, when some Of
the richest capitalists Of Richmond withdrew or reduced
their subscriptions We adhered to our original subscrp.
ton of 5000, though had the privilege Of reducing
by change OF the charter. We have paid that sum
without abatement and own that amount OF stock TO the
present moment
Our doubts distractions as this polite correspondent
calls them) the constitutional power OF Congress were
shared in common with Jefferson, Madison, and the
soundest Staerghts politicians OF the democratic party
We refer to many passages in Mr. Jeersons fourth vol.
ume, and especially his letter Edward Livingston, for
the expression Of his scrupes and the suggestion OF the
wisest remedy
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Dentist, Gold Foil.

E undersigned would respectfully inform his numerous custom
that he has recently made such arrangement with the
manufacturers will enable him furnish dentists extra ne gold
foil Of number, irtone dollars the ounce the quality OF
which equal, SUPERIOR the mos
every State OF the Union have aiesed
All orders directed staoners' Hall will receive las asuaD
prompt attention by VIM FISCHER
3-Jaw4w
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New Good. for gentlemen.

I'VE just received beautiful assortment OF cloths,
meres vesngs Of the shades and styles, which
we prepared make up order In the best STYLE
made line stock large and Of superior quality
Of overcoas with
other description Of panaoons and vests TO suit every taste
woolen silk, underess,
with fine Shirts and elegant and
plnte stock Of ancy goods we are sure hey are nor ny
All OF which we oer NJ our usual low rates ana uhofm
p''''' YOUNG oREM
Sept 30-3taw4wif
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From the warreatoa Cys) Flag Of %.


We call attention 10 the interesting correspondence,
published below, between Hon. H. s. Foote and com
mtee Of gentlemen appointed to tender him the comp
We much regret that he feels compelled TO decline ac
ceptng the invitation at present Our community would
be delighted to offer this testimony OF their warm appro
MS ss aaG q n q ability hs %
repels all assaults made upon herr and they would de-
rive especial pleasure from the fact that General Fooe
Ss q s as
native county, enjoying the high honor OF seat in the
Senate of the United Sates-an honor won by merit and
e @ 3, nga d
Mississippi. Again we must express regret that
our citizens OF all parties will not have the oppor.
ssDs and sses ss o General T Fooe as
man, and their appreciation OF his abilities and his services
as a statesman.
WARREsros, Oct. 2, Isis.
DEAR SIR Your numerous friends have been pleased TO
see you In this your native county and have been
srous evince publicly their respect and esteem you
senos and sickness in The mids, q Your near reaions
Eseeming the present time fit they have selected
pleasure Of your worth. and have been gratfled to
observe that The sentiments predominant in the State o.
your adoption Your zeal frmness, and ability in the
Senate have commanded their attention.
They convinced that the power and perpeuy OF this
Union can be best preserved by opposition 10 sectional
by jus. distribution Of burdens and benefits
OF all the States their common property exempt from
aa Of ns f %
doubt that you concur with them Ia these sentiments As
token of friendship of Fanquier and tribute
you for your manly vindicaton OF the principles
toned we and those for whom we act cordially ask TO
accepta public dinner and to appoint such day for
may be most agreeable to you. tsT
HENRY T. FAINT.
s VIM +. PHILLIPS,
CHS. HUNTON
WIN. X SMITH,
GEO. w. BRENT, Z
INMAN HORNER,
The Hon I'll. s. FoorK
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A Rare BargaIn !

THE subscriber being partly need Of little money offers for
SALE very cheap small Beautifully light coored Bay Fey,
anted ride eaknd and gentle under the halter ~ for the most
ride becoming thoroughly
difficulty terms, address X " y. this Office.
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MANUAL for United Consuls, embracing their
wi rights, duties, liabilities, and eoluments laws and Judicial
decisions governing them and special notices q TIE business Of
shipmasers, Others BY Sydney Hen
volume, 1S49. WI. - FRANCK TAYLOR
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The National Infegeneev Declines we presume, from
its recent silence, to deny the statement which we have
made in the inerrogatve form We perfectly willing
let the matter rest until it is officially submitted to tho
people, assuring the editors Of that paper that il the adj
mnistraton has taken the position which is required by
the rights and honor OF the country in proper one and
at the proper me shall not be wanting support OF its
views correspondent Of the Baltimore Sun of yesterday
undertakes to give the following information upon the
present state Of the question:
In order correct the many aoat the stand
taken by This government upon the Mosquito question:
may be well to remark that instructions long since
TO Mr. Bancroft, minister TO England, and to Mr.
Squie consul Nicaragua instrucng them that I'M
der no circumstances could England be permitted to gain
fresh oothod upon this continent and that her
about the Mosquito kingdom would not be recognised by
this government This Is the stand taken by the
and il will be maintained ut all hazards.
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MosmorH rRur.-We would thank the editor Of the
Valley Farmer. published at st. Louis. for copy Of its
August No. which contains the diagram Of the peach
from the orchard Of s. B. Thompkins, Ridge Prairie Mad
son county, Illinois, 10i inches in circumference and
weighing 10 ounces We wish our readers to understand
on what soil, and under what cul,ure such fruit may be
produced.
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WILL attend OF before Congress and the
w various executive departments Of government
Once and dwelling street, between 9th streets