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THE ELECTION ON THURSDAY.

The Wings as we'll as Democrats we have no
doubt, are somewhat surprised at the result OF
the election. The former that the Democratic
nominee received so largea vote-the largest
ever thrown in County election, and the latter
that they did not elect their nominee which they
could easily have done. Let Democrats look at
the fgures-let them reflect how many voted
for Wing, and they will see that but for this
very fact our nominee would have been elected.
With regard to the propriety or improperly O.
Democrats voting for Wings, that is matter
for Democrats 10 consider-we have no fault
to find with any one; yet 1t does seem as
if there was bad management somewhere, as
the Democrats defeated themselves, by adding
strength to Wing. No blame, however, Is at
tached to any Extraordinarily did they respond
to the name of their gallant nominee, SHELL
TON 5. ABNEY, and nobly did they do their
duty to him. The vote for the second nominal
ton is small, when compared with the first, but
the reader must remember that the strength OF
an entire party cannot be rallied in Sc hours no.
tice. We might go on and shew incongruity In
the Democratic vote, but it is unnecessary, as
the reason for that incongruity will suggest It,
it looks little strange i'll Democratic
voting, and stranger still that Democrat should
vote for a Wing, because of his Democratic lean
ing. Whoever heard of Wing supporting De-
mocratic men or measures, against the Wing in
terest. 1t is all fudge-gammon of the COM
kind-that Wing would be read out of
his party who did so. Will Mr.. Imboden, who
owes his election to the Democrats, vote for
Democratic u S. Senator No. He dare not.
We have not the time to say as much about
this election as ought to be spoken-the Demo-
Gratis can easily see wha, they could have ac-
complished, if they had "fred in concert" and
it is to be hoped that hereafter and forever they
will resolve to vote for no Wing who is candi-
date for political Office The Wings say our
is broken up-are they in any bet
ter condition But the Democratic party is not
was not possible they could all
know of the second nomination, and men do not
like to change their votes at the polls, especial
ly so, when told that a person to be voted for,
would not serve, if elected.
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ANECDOTE OF A DOG.

A gentleman connected with the Newfound-
land fishery was once possessed OF dog of sin
yular fidelity and sagacity. On one occasion a
boat and crew in his employ were in circum-
stances of considerable peril Just outside a line
OF breakers, which, owing to some change of
wind and weather, had since the departure of
the boat rendered the return passage through
them most hazardous. The spectators OIL shore
were unable to render any assistance to their
friends atoat. Much time had been spent, and
the danger seemed rather to increase. Our
friend, the dog, looked on for a length of time,
evidently aware of there being great cause for
anxiety in those around. Presently, however.
ne took to the water, and made his way through
to the boat The crew supposed he wished to
Join them, and made various attempts to induce
him to come on board but no! he would not
60 within their reach, bat continued swimming
ABOUT short distance from them. After a
while, and several comments on the peculiar
conduct OF the dog, one of the hands suddenly
owned his apparent meaning. "Giye him the
end OF rope" he said, sthat is what he wantsn
The rope was thrown, the dog seized the end,
IN an instant turned round and made straight
Tor the shore; where few minutes afterwards,
boat and crew. thanks to the intelligence of their
iour-footed friend, were placed, safe and un-
damaged. Was there no reason here! No act
ing with view to an end or for giving mo-
tive! Or was it nothing but ordinary instinct :?
-Reu. J. atkinson, in " The Zoologtst''
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STANTON wOoLLEN FACTORY.

This Factory, which has just gone into ope-
rasion' is said to promise profitable investment
to the proprietors and to give fresh impetus to
the business of the community. Two hundred
and sixty spindles and six looms are now in ope-
ration, capable Of making one hundred and fifty
yards OF cloth per day, and as many more are
to be added as the demand may require.
II our Augusta friends do not altogether agree
with their brethren on this side of the mountain
as to the causes which would Justify the South
in seeding from the confederacy, we must do
them the justice to say that they are behind no
people in the most practical and reliable nea-
sures for the maintenance of Southern power,
independence and rights. We look upon every
Cotton or Woollen Factory established in the
South as a better defence against Northern ag-
gression than either speeches, forts or standing
armies.-[ Richmond Republican.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
AWFUL STEAMBOAT ACCIDENT.
CINCINNATI, April %

CINCINNATI, April 25.s
A terrible steamboat accident, attended by
fearful loss OF life, occurred this morning about
l o'clock. The splendid steamer Belle of the
West, which cleared from this port, loaded with
California bound emigrants, for ST. Louis, had
gone but a mile below Warsaw, KY, when her
boiler bursted. 1t is confidently asserted that
not less than 100 persons were burnt 10 death
and drowned. The scene that followed the ex-
ploslon is represented as having been the most
awful ever witnessed on the western river. The
officers saved their lives by Immediately Jump
ing overheard, and swimming ashore The Belle
OF the West was owned in this city, and was in
sured Tor IS, 900. She is said to be totally lost,
MADISON, April 30.
another Account Of the Steamboat Disaster.
An eye witness to the horrible scene attend
ing the destruction of the Belle Of the West.
(Which 1t appears was burnt instead of having
collapsed her boiler,) gives facts in connection
with the calamity He says that the fire was
discovered at about 12 o'clock in the hold
when she was Immediately run ashore, where
she was made fast, and stage planks run out
Up to this moment the flames had not burst
forth. The after-hatch was then raised for the
purpose OF getting water into the hold but such
was the pressure Of the flames, that ali efforts to
quell them were OF no avail. The total number
Of passengers is estimated at 400, among whom
were two companies OF California emigrants,
and about 80 families removing westward.
1t is ascertained from the register that over 60
souls persisted, and probably as many more have
been lost whose names were not enrolled. Such
was the progress of the fire that before the pas
sengers could get out Of the state rooms all
communication between the after cabin and for
ward part OF the boat was cut off, and all either
were compelled to jump overheard or perish in
the flames. At the time the dock fell in, a lady
and gentleman, with child in his arms, were
standing between the chimnies.
A large number of horses and cattle were near
ly all burnt to DEATH
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SHENANDOAH STEAM BOAT COM
PANY

We learn that meeting Of the stock. holders
was held on Monday the 9Th inst. James Castle
man, Esq, was elected President, and Messrs
George Il. Burwel, Richard H. Timberlake,
Samuel Larne, P. ID. Shepherd and S. %. Castle
man, Directors. The President was appointed to
collect all the subscriptions and to contract for
Steamboat to be run on the Shenandoah, What
kind OF boat il is to be or on what portion of the
river it is to run, we are not informed IF built
east Of Harper's Ferry it will have to have pro-
pellor or fitted with stern wheel, as the locks
Of the canal are but sixteen feet wide. A steamer
can be built to carry considerable load without
drawing more water than the river will afford for
or months Of the year. A -four boat from
Warren went to Harper's Ferry the other day.
carrying two hundred barrels of flour, and draw
ing fourteen and half inches. -Winchcsiey Y;y.
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RAILROAD THROUGH CHARLorrEsv1LLE.-A
letter from citizen of Charlottesville to a gen
tleman Of this town, represents the Railroad
through that place TO the West TO be making
rapid progress. When completed, it will be a
great work. The magnificent tunnel through
the Blue Ridge, about twenty miles above the
place, will be well worth visiting, when finish.
ed. II will be nearly a mile in length.
Winchester Republican.
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STOCK SUFFERlNG.--There is general
complaint in the surrounding country of the
scarcity of provender. Owing to the shortncss
ofpasture in the fall winter found cattle thin,
and the spring has been backward and cold.--
We hear of stock 2erishing for lack of food in
several neighborhoods.
This unfortunate state of things will be put
an end to by the fine showers we have had
within the past few days-the genuine April
one OF Monday last particularly.
Winchester Vrginias.
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ped forward and gracefully declined. Mr.. Imbo-
den persisted in impracticability. In the even
ing Maj. Walker retired, which declinatiou rem
dered it possible that "order would reign in
Warsaw" and peace be restored to Whigdom
So matters rested until Thursday when the De-
mocrats Of Augusta decided that this county
should be represented by two Wings.
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RUTHLESS PR0SCNPTIONn-NEyv POST
MASTER IN PETERSBURG.
The Petersburg News, (neutraD saya:

twas currently reported on the streets yes
terda,y, that on the day before, the name of Rob
ert Brckett, Esq, (Whig,) had been sent in TO
the Senate, for the office Of Postmaster at Pc
tersburg, in the place of William N. Friend
Esqa (Democrat) Mr.. Friend has held the Of
nee Tor the last four years, and has discharged its
duties to the satisfaction of the entire eonnunity
we have ever found him an attentive and obliS-
ing officer. His successor is.a gentleman, uni
versally esteemed in the community.
Now, tor few more Wing groans over the
emoval OF Heath and Lawson !
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CONGRESS.
reported for the Baltimore Sum-
SENATE,
WASHINGTON. April %

WASHINGTON, April 90.
Mr.. Webster submitted resolution for an in.
curry into the expediency of charging the ia
cllltles tor coinage at the mint of the u States.
Mr.. Webster gave notice that he would at an
early day call up his resolution for making do.
nations OF public lands, i'll quarter sections, to
any citizen OF the U. States, of FL years and up-
wards, and every person intending to become a
citizen.
The Senate took up Mr.. Bradbury's resolu-
tons calling upon the President for copies Of
charges against persons removed from office.
MT. Bradbury spoke at length in reply 10 the
late speech of Mr.. Smith of Connecticut.
Mr. b. alleged that the present had been the
most proscrlptive administration that ever exist.
ed. He compared the number with the number
removed by Gen. jackson. Gen Jackson;s adj
mlnlstration removed but forty Clerks.
MIR. Bell explained that when Gen. Jackson
came In he found the old republican Clerks in
office, who had been appointed by Mr.. Madi-
son, Mr: Monroe & not removed by Mr. Adams.
MIR. Borland said this administration was SO
proscrlptlve, that not content With removing
democrats, it had gone to work and removed
wings also.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
The following gentlemen constitute the COM
mlttee under the resolution of Mr. Richardson.
10 investigate Inc charges against MIR. Ewing,
VIZ Messrs. Richardson, Vinton, Brown, Of
MISS, Hail. Rockwell, Evans of Maryland, Ross,
Alston, and Durham
MIR. Evans of Md, asked the unanimous con-
sent of the House to introduce the resolution
proposing an investigation of the def.cation ur,-
der the late administration. II was objected to
by Mr.. Toombs, of Ga.
The House, in committee, took up the Cali.
itornia bill. Mr.. Morehead and Mr.. Peck sue
cessiyely addressed the committee, when it rose
and the House adjourned.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-29

MELANCHOLY AND SINGULAR DEArH.-An in
teresting boy, aged four years, the son of Mrs.
Calvert, fell dead while at play on Monday af-
ternoon last He had complained slightly of
his head for some days before, but gave no signs
of any rerious disease
He was from Staunton, and on visit to this
place with bis mother.-Win. Vug.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-29

779 1876 206 2S5 521
No poll was opened at Craigsvlle. Mr.. FIRTH
received but IA votes. The majority i'll favor
OF a Convention is very large, but few votes be-
ing cast against it.
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OTOur neighbors of the Spectator have con-
siderably enlarged their paper, and made other
improvements which add greatly to its appear
ance. 1t is now quite large and handsome
sheet Well, neighbors, look out-we expect to
be even with you in a few weeks
The Martinsburg Republican, is also enlarged
and otherwise much improved. We wish this
paper every success-it deserves it.
The Lexington Gazette intends charging.
The Winchester Virglnian is also much in
proved, by the addition of new type. Now,
friends, wonder if we amt all STRETCHING our
blankets" a little too wide-its a dangerous bus
mess, certain.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-29

U- A gentleman residing near Scottsville,
Albemarle Intending TO leave the Uuited States,
recently proposed to his slaves several in num-
ber) to SET them free, when they, with one ex-
ception, at once declined the proposition"
FmmviIe Republican.
And they acted wisely in SO doing. Servitude
in this country is the best condition for the black
race. In ninety-nine cases in hundred those,
who are free, are far worse off than those who
are slaves.-Whig
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Confession OF MuRpER.-Two gentlemen,
L. r Howe and M. d. Hubbard, write to the
Hartford Times from North White Creek, Wash
ington county, N. :, that there is a man in
that region who admits that he is the murderer
OF the old gentleman White, who was recently
murdered III Lltchfield county, Ct. He is about
nineteen years old, has considerable money
with him, and drinks too much. He saws that
two other men were engaged with him, but he
committed the act. A part of the money is in
gold which corresponds with the money on
Whites person at the time of his death He
was intoxicated when he admitted the murder,
bnt repeated the statement afterwards when so.
Der. A warrant has been issued for him there,
and an officer is in pursuit. field Repub-
lican.
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ClRCUS.-Ina few days, the citizens of town
and county willhav an opportunity of witness
ing the astonishing performances of the Eques
trian Company about to visit Stanton.
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The CALIFORNIA FEVER AT THE WEsr.-For
several weeks past, the city of St. Louis has
been filled to overlooking with emigrants to the
land of gold. The Inteligencer of April 18th.
says:
Immense numbers, we understand, are already
congregateda at St, Joseph, Independence, and
other points on the river above but especially al
the two former, which are the chief Quitting
points.
Those who are most conversant with the sub.
lect, estimate that the number who will cross the
plains this spring, will, at moderate calcula-
ton, be at least double as great as that of the
last spring. An immense emigration will 90
from this state alone.
From many of the counties, we learn that at
least one fourth of the adult male population are
preparing to go and many of them with their
families.
As an evidence of the extent of the operations
of some Of the adventures, we are credibly in.
formed that one gentleman will take out one
thousand mich COWS, five hundred oxen, a mum.
Der OF mules sixty men and eight families.
Another will take property and cash to the
amount OF $4,000. The excitement and the
rage Tor emigration, all over the West, and es.
pecially in Missouri, illinois, Iowa and Wiscon.
sin, greatly transcends anything of the kind be
fore known in this country.
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THE MICHIGAN Block FOR THE WASHINGTON
MoSuMEST.-The Legislature of Michigan has
made an appropriation for block Of native
copper from the Lake Superior mines, 3 feet
long by, Il feet wide and two feet deep, polish
ed and bearing this inscription: From Michi-
chigan, Can emblem of her trust in the Union ;,
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TELEGRAPH TO STANTON.

Mr., Brush: of the firm Of Kent & Co., of Zanes-
vile, Ohio, and who have the right to use Morses
patent for the Magnetic Telegraph, is now in
Stanton, soliciting enquiry on the subject, and
asking the cooperation of the citizens of Angus
ta in the establishment of line of wires be-
tween this place and Winchester. This is an
important subject, and one in which business
men are considerably interested. AS public
meeting is suggested, on Thursday next, to take
the matter into consideration, it is only neces-
sary to call attention to that meeting, where the
whole subject will be fully explained and dis
cussed. The Farmers are interested in this
matter, and it would be to their interest to attend
the meeting.
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" Why is Father Mathew like the Missis-
slppl river! 'Do You drap hs" Because he
never stops at barn. o. Crescent.
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Inc Iowa Republican says not less than ten
thousand citizens of that State were about to
leave 1t Tor California in the course of some two
or three weeks. 1t adds
Iowa must feel the loss of SO many able DO.
died men leaving the State at one time. And
when we take into consideration that on an
average they will take with them not less than
fue hundred dollars each, it will be perceived that
we have reason to fear the acquisition of Cali
fornla is not calculated to be any immediate
peneht to our young State. And were it not
ior the constant and rapid influx of emigrants
from other States 10 this, the loss would have
been felt to much greater extent. But we
have no doubt, from what we have witnessed
last tall and from present indications that the
increase 10 our present population will be from
ln'rfyto Uty thousand during the ensuing sea-
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I% The request of DR.. OvERFlELD, of Shen
anhoah, shall be attended to.