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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-10-03

- Many Items of local intelligence are
crowded out to make room for other matter.
u The weather continues very fine ;
the air is rather mud for the but the sun
shorn of his Summer teryldness, and the heat is
only just agreeable
~ The Grand Lodge of Southern New
York La. night granted a charter for a Lodge at
Gowanus, to be called Pacific Lodge.
" Three persons, a man and two wO-
men. were drowned in the North River near Kings
ton on sunday afternoon by the upsettlng of small
boat.
r. CATHARIYE HAYES had an overflow
ing attendance at her Concert last evening, and sang
her part Of the Messiah admirably. We have never
heard her when her execution throughout was so
clear and faul,less We thought the burden of sus-
tanning the Oratoro deyolved too largely on her,
but she bore Il nobly We shall speak fully Of
this Concert il our next.
- We call attention to an advertise
ment OF the Temperance movements IN the Seventh
Ward. We trust that these movements mean some
thing
ELIJAH F. PuRDY. In our item concern
ing the Tenth Ward Primary dongs of Tuesday night
We have, by typographical omission. done some In
justice to this honorable and veteran Democrat. We
ale our readers must have noticed tals error,
since I, Is well known 10 be impossible to elect
t.cke, opposed oy M P indeed, such ticket would
Be fortunate II il should get even minority OF votes.
MI Purely supported the Francis ticket with all that
zeal and industry for which he Is remarkable and
We only wish there were such men, for II Is no
small sa,siac ion 10 find foeInan who VIII stand TO
his gun and don = know how 10 dodge
TARGET EXcuRsIoN.-Th BrittOn Guards,
capt. T. F. Goodwin, had fle days enjoyment
Yesterday. al Mount Morris on the occasion of their
secon annual target excursion Sheton's Brass
Band accompanied them. The prizes were ~on as
follows Isl, Gold guard cham, presented by &
Pttheld won BY r. !. Wilkinson. private I'd Silver
watch. presented by Capt. Goodwin, won by private
james Dooling. 81. Silver cup, presented py All
Bn,ion, ~as Won By pirate John Manion i'n' sea-
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-10-03
Resicnation of the Canadian Cabinet.

TORONTO, Thursday, Oct. >, Is5l.
The resignation Of the entire Cabinet reached
Lord Elgin on Tuesday. No one has yet been sent
for by Lord Elgin to form new ministry. It's uni
versallv admitted that the Tories cannot come in.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-10-03

~ Three persons, man and two wo-
men. were drowned IN the North River near Kings
ton on sunday afternoon by the upsetting of a small
boat.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-10-03

a; Canton announced that he would longer assist
the Chinese authorities in collecting the duties.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-10-03

~ The Grand Lodge of Southern New
York La: night granted a charter for Lodge at
Gowanus TO be called Pacific Lodge
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-10-03

rY Approximations are entertained 10
Minnesota ina, tie long and heavy rains VIII scriouS
ipiure the Ost crop
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-10-03
+ r A \ c f.

There is nothing OF pressing interest IN the
French Journals beyond what appears in our Tele-
graphic Summary and Paris correspondence.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-10-03
IADvERTIsENENrI

70 We would call attention 10 the adyer-
t>euent Of HoBOKEs ACADEMY, 10 another COL
rrnn A. worthy OF paItlcular attention.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-10-03
CITY ITEMS.

~ Many Items of local intelligence are
crowded out to make room for other matter.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-10-03

- The weather continues very fine !;
The air Is rather mud for the reason but the sun Is
shorn of his summer feryidness and the heat Is
only Just agreeable.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-10-03

- We call attention TO an advertise
ment OF the Temperance movements IN the Seventh
Ward. We trust that these movements mean some-
thing.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-10-03

ring presented BY Aid Britton. won By Capt. Good
WIN. 5th. Breastpin. presented BY Mr. Camp, won
by Searsent NJ. Million. 9th. Breastpin, presented
by Aid. Britton, won by private T. Honey nh
Wrea,hs, presented by ladies', won by Private J.
ONeiI
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-12-03
Election Day.

MONDAY NEXT, THE SrH OF DEcEM-
DER, is the general election day throughout
&he State for Governor, Lieutenant Cover
nor and Attorney General, and Members OF
tho Senats and House Of Delegates As 1t
is represented to us that some inisaPpre-
hension exists in reference to the length oil
time the polls will be kept open we give the
provision Of the law regulating the matter,
as follows:
1.-The polls shall not be opened at any e.
fection sooner than sunrise, and shall be
closed at sunset. But if the electors who
appear at any place of voting cannot be
poiled before sunset or if it shall appear to
yha Commissioners that many of those en-
titled to vote were prevented from attend
ing by rain or rise of water courses, they
shall keep the poll open for three day, IN
GLIDING the first
The vote on Monday, let it be remem-
hered, viii be much larger than any ever
uolled before, and it is of the utmost I'M
portancs THAI the Commissioners and Sher-
ids, with books ready and writers in attend
ance, should be a, the places of voting at an
early hour. The voting should commence
net later that 8 o'clock. The names OF the
Commissioner, are published IN another
column.
1t appears from the law, as quoted above.
that the polls can ordinarily be kept open
one day only. Every Wing, therefore, should
be At hi, post early on Monday morning
But in case the weather is Indictment, or the
votes of all present cannot be taken before
sunset, the polls may and ought to be kept
open three days.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-12-03
,oR THE spscrA7oR:

Gentlemen II feel reluctant To request the pub,
LEGATION of lengthy communication IN your col
umns at any time, and especially now. when State
and County politics are absorbing 81 much OF the
nublic interest Yet hope may be excused by
you, and feel wei assured will be by your read
ers generally; in asking that the suhjoned letter
NAV be published. am indebted To the kindness
of the gentleman who has been aborlously engaged
for weeks with his corps in conducting the sur
yeys on both routes and now locating on The Bul1a-
lo GAP route, with a view of extending the VIf'
cinia Central Rail Road West Of Slanuton, FOL
furnishing me the facts therein contained. All
who feel an interest in this, the great Improve,
nent of the State, are much indebted TO The skill
and uptiring assiduity with which this young gen.
leman has pushed on the work that has been com,
mtted to his charge, both on the eastern ana
Western sides of the Blue Ridge. had looked
forward most anxously to the surveys through
Jennings and Buffalo Gaps, and entertained Inc
hope that upon a careful examination OF both, the
advantages in grade, distance and cost would De
found in favor of the former. Yet candol compes
me TO admit, that the arguments as urged oy MT.
w. are on the side Of the Buffalo Gap route, and
the one which refers 10 The great importance OF
shortening our road SD as to compete successfully
with the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad Com-
pany, oulweighs all the others. know something
of this necessity, and fear very much for the re-
suit of this competition. Would that those who
NAV have in their keeping these mighty interests
would fully appreciate The magnitude OF 'hei re-
sponsiblity. May the waters of the Chesapeak
and the OHIO be speedily united by this link OF The
great National Railroad, that must at no distant
day connect the Atlantic and Pacific
j. Nj. McCUE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-12-03
WING COUNTY TICKET,

Whilst we, as wings, should make use of every
landable effort in our power, 10 elect our State
Ticket, we should not loose sight Of the County
Ticket II is sad fact, not 10 be concealed, that
there are dssensons in ranks, only 80 far how
ever, as the County Ticket is concerned. do
not purpose, nor do think it necessary, TO 60 back
20 the origin of this unfortunate affair. 1t is sufi
cient for every good wing to know, that the pres.
ent County Ticket was made by Convention
fairly and honorably gotten mp 1t was necessary
for many Of lis members to sacrifice individual
preference TO the good Of the party. do not pre-
tend to say that ticket comprises the most talented
men in the county, by no means. do moi suppose
any wing in the county thinks so but they are
men Of good practical sense, every way qualified
to represent rs in the next General Assembly OF
Virginia. Messrs. Walker and Tate, ii is very
true, are not public speakers. yet this, certainly
cannot be urged as an objection, where we have
been heretofore represented, and very efficiently
too, by men who were as. deficient in this respect
as they are. n 70
opine that the self Acknowledgements Repub-
lcan Wing party Of Augusta county," better
known as "Fllbusters," will see The day when
this contentious movement will prove great eye
sore 10 them. Amongst the prominent actors OF
this pitiful faction, recognize number of poll'l
cal invallds. 1t appears they have adopted
"the cure or kill system" and ! am inclined to
think, that instead of defeating the regular Wing
Ticket, they will very soon, be so politically burr
ed, that no resurrecting hand can ever dlsentOmS
them.
Let every true wing do his duty by coming up
10 the polls, on the 9Th of December, and voting
for Summers. Watts, Baxter, Shelley, Walker,
Inboden and Tate.
TRIMRJ ESVIIIE WHlG
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-12-03

TIE CASE OF Mr.. THRasHEa.-A good deal OF
interest has been felt in this country for some time
past in the case of Mr.. Thrasher,an American GILL
zen held in arrest by the Cuban government This
gentleman has resided in Cuba for many years.
where he has published newspaper, and was ar
rested BY the Government there on charge OF being
an alder and abettor of the late assault upon that is
land. After trial on the 18th ult., which IN e
New Orleans Picayune says was mere mockery
of law, he was sentenced to the mines. The A
merican Coasu, Judge Sharkey, appointed TO sue
coed Mr. Owen, will report to our government in
reference 10 the affair.
The Picayune says, Mr.. Owen. the American
Consul, il seems, did not appear for the defence.
Mr.. Thrasher's adviser was appointed by the
Court, and was, no doubt, in colluson with ms ac-
cusers. Mr.. T'hrasher protested against MS oe-
fence, as well he might, for the few remarks ne
made were designed 10 excuse The Cour' TOT 'ne
outrage he seemed TO understand was anou' 10 oe
Committed. There has been M parallel case Of
OUTRAGE and indecent levity towards prisoner
since the days JeAfies dsgraced the bench Of Eng.
land The dungeons Of e uba are all too near the
shores of the United States for or people to BIZ
deaf 70 the complaints of victims like this. And
the President Judge, who derided Mr.. Thrashe
with cruel iDsolence. should beware that scoiling
esis are not reoried upon him in more serious and
in quite as becoming mood. Official "jnkes" may
come home TO roos,, as well as curses and young
chickens.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-12-03
TO THE people OF AUG UsTA.

lam Just informed that report is in circulation,
tina, have said in Canvassng the County, in re.
ferring to the late "Olapod" controversy, that
had failed in sustaining The allegations made in
that controversy, because had not the witnesses
in attendance before The Committee Of the House
Of Delegates, who could have sustained me and
that now could produce additional testimony and
other witnesses who would sustain them. All
have TO say in regard to this report, is; that it is
,nqualifedlyj false.
/ also learn that was under stood BY some
who were present to have said at Waynesboro,
in discussion. that stood prepared at this time. TO
sustain the charges against the Directory. If II:
sed such an expression there, it was not what
meant 10 have said. there undertook to say that
was prepared to sustain myself, in regard 70 the
part Il took in the OIapod controversy, and went
into brief history Of that matter to show, that
did not begin the controversy, but was drawn into
il by the course pursued by certain writer's in the
VinHdicator, who assailed DR.. Kur:z, Edt'r of the
Messenger. And that canning into the melee in
his defence, the whole of the controversy grew out
of the course pursued by the opposite side-and
that if was to be tried on the part had taken in
it, would stake my election on my ability to vim
dictate myself from the charge of being the aggres-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-12-03
COMMISSIONERS OF INJECTION.

The County Court of Augusta at the November
Tenn, last, appointed the following named free
holders, Commissioners to superintend the election
to take place on the 9Th of December, 1851, viz
At STANDARDIZATION Waddell, Jno Church
man, David Young, Shelton Abney and John
B Breckenridge
At .Middle6rook- William Young, Col William
Wilson, William Dunlap, John McChesney and
Elijah Hogshead. -
At Mount Sidney-Thomas P Wilson, Robert
Guy, Adam Link, Addison Hyde and George
Shreckhse.
Al DeerfeM-William Guy, Renix Hodge,
Robert Glendy, William Clayton, and Eugenio
Irvine.
Al Waynesboro,igh-Ro5e W White, John
Bell, Hugh Mcclure, Jacob Koiner and William
Brooks.
At Mount Solon-John G Fulton, David Grit
fifth, John Irvine, William r Blair and Osberl
Miller. ~
At Grsenpille james M Lilley, James Henry
Ballard Smith, John Merritt and John Brownlee.
At CraigsuiHe-Jas Berry, Luke Woodward
Robert Craig. Jacob Kunke and John LnckIldge.
At Nsw Hope-Jas M Stout, Sam1 ID CIaw'
ford. Juo A Patterson, Geo c Robertson and Alex
Walker.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-12-03
M. act NIGHTS Southern mail brings intsll

eo- Last nights Southern mail brings fntslli-
pence that the Georgia Legislature has r'ject'd,by
vote of 90 to 26, proposition TO call IN the pso-
pe to unite in sending delegates to the Dsmccrat.
ic Presidential Convention al Balnmora This
fact shows concusiveIy that the idea Of Democrat
ic REORGANIZATION" on which The Union builds
its hopes, finds no favor in Georgia.
A similar result may be predicted in relation to
similar proposals in other States. Hear what she
Montgomery (Ala.) Journal says on this subjecs I:
"Are the Union Democrats going back TO an OF
ganization Of parties which will place them IND Of
the control and lead of those men, and that facon
who sought but few months since not on'y !"
prostrate Democracy. but our glorious ksPn"i'c
and who sgmatized them by the name o. subj
and trsirors?' Let them go it; they VIII md Il
out in time, or their constituents will mad il ont o'
| themO
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-12-03
TILE COUNTY CANVASS.

We had intended referring again al some
lsusth TO the subject of our County Can
vass for the Legislature. but an article
which we copy from the Richmond Rrpu6-
Iisan has relieved US of the labor. Let ev-
,efV Wing in the County read the. article,
and duly consider the sensible view taken
NV Il of the dissensions in our ranks. In
addition to calling attention to the article,
We have only once more to urge our friends
IN sustain the action of the County Conven-
tion, and give their votes on Monday next
for the nominees SHEFFEY, WALKER I'M
bopxs and TATE. Various objections are
urged against the Convention AM the tick-
Ell proposed by it, all Of which we VAL not
fake time to answer. The chief obJectio22,
however, IS that the Convention was ''pack-
ed" In reference to this We can simply
saw that pthe thing was not done in cor
ner.n Ample opportunity was given for a
full and fair expression of public sentiment
Every Wing voter in the County might
have sxerted his due weight of influence IN
the matter, and if any, through indifference
or other cause, stood aloof and failed to give
il his attention, re think, in all charity,
that il is too late now TO raise objections.
Another argument used against the Wing
ticket is, that the Democratic ticket is COM
posed of ADLER men, To make personal
comparisons of the kind in reference to our
fsllov.citizens is rather inVidious, and not
at all in accordance with our taste and feel-
;ugs. The two tickets, are before the
people, and every man can Judge ior
himself. Our own opinion is that the Wing
Sckst is, to say the least, fully equal IN
pant Of ability to the other
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-12-03

Ter up, being convinced that the Southern route
ought 10 be taken if we would contend for the O.
hio trade. would like to see you personally and
show you the profIes Of The two routes. and also
give you more information than can by letter.
You will see the peculiar position in which we are
placed-forced by the Virginia and Tennessee with
the cheapest roule for the frs, half, and the grades
the same at least. By the Buffalo Gap route we
have nearly money enough to grade the road to the
neighborhood of the Springs, three miles from the
Bath Alum Ten or eleven from Bath Alum, &c..
the other route would require some six miles more
of heavier work to accomplish similar end. But
must stop.
Very respectfully. yours.
w. d. WHITCOMB.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-12-03
NOVEMBER, 10Th, 1851

.Nessrs. Editors LIN friendly contest between
Augusta and Loudoun some years since, the latter
bore off the palm. and established for hefselt The
enviabIs title of the "Whig Banner County OF the
Commonwealth"
Another election is soon to take place under dit.
ferent auspices the votes Of Ohio, Augusta and
Loudoun, will be largely increased possibly doubI-
ed) under the new Constitution, and trial OF
strength is invited on ihe8th day Of next month,
between the wings Of these three Populous coun'
lies.
Let the wings of the two vanquished counties,
have suitable banner prepared for presentation to
their brethren who shall have the honor of casting
the largest majority for Summers. Watts and Bax
,er. A LOUDOUN WING.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-12-03
Qualification OF Voters.

Nsery free white male citizen Of the age Of 81 years
who has resided two years in the State and ONO yea
intko county. city, town where he offers his VOC
mall have the right Of suffrage Persons in the nSTa
Ailtary service Of the United States are NOT 10 "
Sesw,S rs,lens in the State by reason Of being sta
tioasd therein No person viii have the right to vo'
who is of unsound mind, pauper, or non -commis
sioued officer soldier, seaman, marine in the 'eIv'c
Of the United States who has been convicted OF orr
AerT in An election or of any infamous offence. In all
elections votes are required to be given openly r'rG 90
CO. aud not by ballot. except that dumb persons entitled
20 suffrage may vote by ballot.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-12-03

DEATH OF THE PoET MoETeoMraY. The late
English papers mention the death Of James Mont
gomery, the venerable aud highly esteemed poet.
He had, shortly before his death, competed his
SOth year. In celebration Of the event.an oak tree
was planted on the lawn in front the Shsfheld
Inirmary by the venerable poet, whose name has
been intimately associated with the snnals Of Tho
institution since it was projected in 1872. Tho
ladies Of Sheffield also presented Mr. Montgomsy
on his birthday with friendship Offering" con-
sisting of a handsome easy chair, beautifully carv
ed in walnut wood, with laurel leaves. and cover
ed with Utrecht velvet; q reading stand. with
lyre for book rest, the rose. thistle and shamrock
en,wining The pedestal, with royal rest f'Oi'sool
together with donation to be presented. IN his
honored and highly valued name, to the Muravan
Missionary Society. A similar contribution was
awarded to the Sheffield School Of Design hr IN
annual prize medal to be designated"lhe Monsgom'
ery Meda 'and for free pupils in the same instits-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-12-03

nc The first session of tie present Congress
commenced on Monday last, and in our next issue
we will probably be able to lay the Presidents
Message before our readers A dispatch from
Washington on The Goth ult says
The National Democratic members Of Congress,
now assembled in Washington, seem resolved,
when going into caucus, previous 10 balotng tor
Speaker and other officers Of the House. to offer
resolutions adopting The Baltimore platform and
then an additional resolution, adopting the comPro-
mise measures of the last Congress as nna:l'y'--
Those who refuse to adopt these resolution are TO
be ruled oul Of church, and requested TO leave the
caucus. -. H..
Later accounts from Washington state that ;,
caucus OF the Democratic members has nominated
Mr.. Boyd of Kentucky as Speaker, and MI + Or
new of Pennsylvania as Clerk.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-12-03
,f,,sn.1v,elfs Election.-Our potiicaI friends

.Massachu,elts Electi0n.-Uur political fTlends
in Massachusetts have been disappointed IN their
expectation of redeeming the Stale from the two
oppose factions who are there united sgainss the
Whgs. The Coalition have elecird majority Of
five members to the House of Representatives OF
the State, which will enable them 10 fill the va
cancies in the Senate. and also tn elect Governor
and other State officers. As evidence Of the asn-
ner in which the Democrats rallied TO the support
Of the Free-Soilers it is mentioned BY the Boston
Atlas that not single one Of the 'Ind' mI'sbe"
Democrats of the last Legislature who VOTED a.
paiust Mr.. Sumne. has been again returned. Such
Is the .Natonal" Democracy OF Massachusetts
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-12-03

g. GEORGE MAYsE, Esq, of Bath is the
Wing candidate for the State Senate, in the
Rockbridge and Bath district. The Ler'ng-
ton Gazette says, "Mr. MAYsE is man OF
irreproachable character-and has oftenrep-
resented the County of Bath in the Legis-
lature of Virginia, with honor to himself,
and the entire satisfaction of his constltu-
ents
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-12-03
ao- The following names have been added to

the Wing Vigilance OOmMlltes Of MI N"IoH
Joel Propst, Job Couger, Noah Shaver. Brain
ard Van Lear. Smith DarnAlI, Irvine Wooddel,
Benami Wooddel, John Woodde, VIM Shaver,
Christian Daggy. Sam'l Funk George Daggy'
Jehu Walton, James H Huffman. George Rusml
sci, Christian Rusmisel. Abram Hanna, Jno Wat
kns, Churchville WIlhite, Sam'l Pppst, WAL
lace Griffith. Preston Todd, Hanson Jerdon, Rev
John S Blackmo,e, G Wesley BIackmore, Joseph
Andrew, Peter Daggy, Jacob Doggy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-12-03
W. JNo. b. IMBoDEN.
Monday evening, Dec. |, 1851.

Gentlemen In transferring to your olnmns,
from the Virginia Historical Register, the account
of JOHN Lewis flight from Ireland and his subse
qnent settlement in Augusta, you have materially
altered the sense ola portion of the article, by
leaving ont an entire line.
The following sentence occurs in the flrst part
of the second paragraph John Lewis lniermarrled
with Margaret Lynn 60 famous in Scottish cla
legends" It should read. John Lewis inIermar
ried Margaret Lynn. defendant Of The Lynns, @
Loeb Lunn, so famous in Scottish clan legends"
I'Il thank you to make nole to This eifec! in
your next paper.
Yours faithfully,
no. The article was not transferred 10 our col
umns Immediately from the Historical Register
but from newspaper in which the line referred tf
above was omittcd.-Eps OF SPEC.