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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1852-10-07
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Tvnsr;ence has been usually reekoned toe
be.t If teachers, and the lessons OF ad'e'S,',
have been supposed the most lasting and Sa'u,
,ory However true these apothegms may "e
in ihcir application to the ordinary affairs 0,
life there iercason 10 doubt whether lbey h','
GOOD IN politics. Wore il other" ise, we nl2h'
sarely conclude hat the people Of Virginia
wonl nave learned wisdom enough from lhe
.pa,fto make thcm abandon course oil ACTON,
:, licl. has brought "e,il and that coalana''y
uoon hem. For years the affairs OF tbs SAFE
" iphtbeexccprienofsuch conserva'lreiniin'"'e
"a. ii e minority have exeHed, have been d'rec'.
ed by the so.eallrd democratic parry settled
nv fhf earliest AMI best emigranls hom ho'
possessing HE finest harbor IN The world
-ha4iog an extent Of territory greater t'an
n AT 81 any Of tie old Sgates-a soil capable Oh
pradaaing in rich abundance neatly all oil ne
more valuable products Of. agrIcu!iure--stoT's
OF mineral wealtb-warer power sufficient to
move The manufacturing machinery OF the
,,.,l5-and a climate Of the very temperature
to sustain healthy, hardy and industrious PEG
plc.-Ihi5 greet State has Teen grad ANY
sI,k5eg from tie first to The second, third
fourth. dhh in the Union, and seems Destined
10 oor, in lis SOW but certain decline, until It
Ina, reached the lowest mark on the scale OF
nq,ional Influence and responsibility. why IS
uds2 No pes1'eace has wasted our poPua-
lion War and famine have not lel Tie foot.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1852-10-07

pITCT0Rs At LARGE.
I0nN NJ BOTTs.
WILLIAM Il PRESTON
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1852-10-07

,,o,,s..,nent !. best administered. always "he"
il pursaes WING measures
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1852-10-07

I'll" ne amount in the L. 5. Treasury, sui
Jet to draft, an the 9th ul,, is ofiicia,l, stated
To be SI1,1I5,7I2 IL.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1852-10-07

The exhibition of temper 10y Mr. WISE,
Portsmouth and bisappeaIto physical logic far.
ni,b the best evidence Of Who came Of Sec.
oud best in the argument. The Norlos pa.
pcrs represent the Wings as delighted Wi.
Capt. Capnag,ons viniicoDon Of the VIM
causr.-B
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1852-10-07
GEORGIA-SrlLL ANOTHER TrcFrr

GEORGIA-STlLL ANOTHER TIcKrr
Tie Troup and Quilman putty have held
meeting IN Columbus and nominated iieke,
Til. makes the 5lh in tie Stare. SurIy ey.
cry taste can now be satisfied. This lex,
will drav exclusively from the regular Pierce
and King licket-and will contribute 70 en-.
sure the success oflhe Wing party r.. IgIjo
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1852-10-07

tie rolls OF the L. S. Marine Corps
NEWSPAPER CHANGES That able and well
established Wig Journal, the DaarWe Reg,s
icy, has passed from the hands of the NIessrs
Townloy, mo those of A. S. Buford E.q. The
Register has always done good service 10 lis
party and the public, and the rev editor en-
ters upon his duties in a style, that show. he
possesses the intellect and the spirit to hold il
up 10 the highest scale it has ever reached. We
extend 10 him lie right hand offellowsbip, and
wish lima all success.
The Ric5mood Republican Establishments has
bccn sold to Messrs Creme aud Lcwellen,
but will remain Under the editorial manage.
mrot Of lis present genllomanly and accom-
pi,hed conductor O.. p. Baldwin.
Mr.. r. L. Brrwe" has become proprietor If
he staunch Wing Journal Of Suffolk Dr. o.
B. Young Remains the Editor lie Yields a
vigorous AM causlic pen, and with gloves off,
deals blows right and left with slcdgehamncr
power.
THr RIcnNoNp WnG-This able journal
has just mlde It's appearance in a new and
beautiful font Of type. Weare happy to Vii.
Hess this evidence ofits prosperity; prosper.
Ity "Aicf Is emjoentIy well deserved Tor is
constant and efficient services IN the Wig
conse and the cxrraordinary ability and vigor
t'at it has exhibited in the present can,ass..-
RIaIIr.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1852-10-07
PELrG w. CnANnlrn

Tire Cmen commences an afli lie win
Wing Measures where are They" IF the
Union will LOOK in the statute books, saws the
hexendr'a Gazette, and examine the most sal.
ltaryand benihccnt laws, it viii See. Tie
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-14
Fire WOrkst

We call the attention of readers TO the
advertisement In to-days paper Of grand Exhibition
Of Fire Works by the world.renowned pyrotechnist
Mr. H. p. Diehl who proposes to favor our citizens
and the immense of visitors who will be in
our city daring tho State Far with his truly wonder
fa and interesting displays of Fire Works commencing
on next Monday evening.
II any Of readers have yet Witnessed exhi
btou Of this kind, trust they will not lose the com.
ing opportunity Of gratifying not only their curiosity,
but to behold Of the most animatng and beautiful
sights the human mind conjecture.
As artistic in the science OF chemistry, Mr.. Diehl
stands unrivaed, and he has brought all his skill and
ingenuity together for the purpose Of producing the
grandest and most magnificent pyrotechnIcal displays
ever attempted in America.
Il would be useless In TO attempt description oil
a pyrotechnica exhibition We can only say il must
be in order realize and comprehend the beauty
OF the picture which such produces. All who
will witness the exhibitions, will be amply rewarded
with pleasure and delight.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-14
The state Fair.

weyesterday morning visited the State Fair Grounds.
The arrangements for the State Fair rapidly pro-
crossing under the superintendent of w. T. Dennis,
ESQ who performs his duties with much energy and
ability The stalls FOR cattle and horsesof which there
will be nearly 200are nearly entirely completed, as
the sheep and hog pens. Manufacturer Hall" is
completed and Mechanics Hall" neatly These
are fine large halls each 200 feet by 30 The rings for
the display Of blooded aud other dne stock under
way and nearly finished One ring for the display Of
saddle and trctting horses large enough to permit the
Of such stock to get up considerable speed being
the eighth OF mile 10 circumference. The cooking
house is already finished, and the Dining under
way.
We found Mr.. Paxson, the sEscessful bidder for the
privilege of furnishing refreshments, hard at work. and
nv TO the eyes 'Hooser Baitr Mr.. p. has prepared
himself TO furnish all kinds OF suitable reeshmentsi
quantity sufficient any demand well get
up excellent dinners and other meals for any quantity
people. He has erected an immense containing
100 square feet Of baking surface and is busy
gagged in baking such things will not be injured BY
being kept until the Fair commences. Mr. Paxson has
evidently prepared himself accommodate big crowd
and make money aud have no doubt he will do both
For the map Of the Grounds indebted TO Mr.
Dennis the Superintendent
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-14
Fort Wayne and southern Railroad.

We understand that Monday the 4th inst, the
stock holders of this company met at Hartford, Black
ford county, and elected Hon. VIM. Rockhi anu Hugh
McCulIuck, Esq, OF Allen CO., ]. G. Upton and John
Studibsksr, of Wells co., d. NJ. Mercer and Josiah
Tribbe, Of Blackford co.. Chas Carter and Dr. S. D.
Anthony, of Delaware CO., Hon. Joseph Homan Of
Wayne co., and Hon. E. T. Hickman, OF Henry co., di.
rectors. and that the board reelected by unanimous
vote, DR.. S. D. Anthony, President Joseph Buckles,
Treasurer, and VIM. F. Jones, Secretary.
This company has been permanently organized but liz.
tie four months yet such has been their unpsrse.
led success that Of stock has already been
subscribed, sufficient to the letting during the
present season Of large proportion Of the work.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-14
Politics IN Texas.

The Leon Pioneer" pubished in centervills, Texas
says that, in that part of the country, stbe political
saldron instead Of boiling and bubbIing heated at tn,
rate Of ala degrees Fahrenheit hardly raise re-
spectacle simmeI,' and assignes a. the reason thai
politics in Texas fare pretty much like the old topsr
jog haadle all side. You have nobody quarrel
with. II you say to your neighbor, Pierce is patriot
opposed action upon Abolition petitions in Congress
end Of the South and the Compromise, and that you
going to vote for him, and that he will be The next
President, ice all sanctioned, matter Of course
and Of course there no oas to dispute quarrel with
and consequently opportunity TO RAISE excite.
msni What Paradise upon earth that State must
bel -tit-. tLsfft
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-14
Pole Raising a. FortsyilIe.

We attended pole raising FortsvilIe, In Hancock
county, on Monday afternoon. There large
number Of the unHinchng Democracy of Hancock,
Hamilton, and Madison. present. They raised beau.
tiiu hickory pole, over hundred feet high, sur.
mounted with flag and streamer After address
the Democrats separated in good spirits But yester
day morning dawned it discovered that the pole
was not there. Some patriotic Wings, during the
darkness Of the night, had dug mp The Democrats
from the nsighborhood assembled In great numbers and
raised It again. The conduct Of the Wings only had
the effect to make every Democrat go the pole and
vote an out and out Democratic ticket No, much
made for whiggery by the operation.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-14

The Wing press Of the Union are greatly encouraged
beeaase Governor Lucas, Of Iowa, has come ont for
Scott. Governor Lucas is old man, seventy.ive
years Of age who has acted with the Democratic
party foT The last years In consequence OF his
ismptsio disorganzs the Democratic party OF Iowa,
they almost unanimously opposed his re-appont
ment for GoTerno- Mr. Polk was, for n long time
disposed confer The appointment on him; but NOT
being disposed sesist pnblic opinion no appointed
James Clark Stree deceased This aroused the indigna-
ton q the cd GoveEnor, and from tina, time he has
either been sotnz With the Possum Democrats or
Wigs. his accession 10 Whggery will not change Eve
votes IN the State -
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-14
The Travelling Candidate.

As General Scott progresses, the thin veil Of publio
business thrown his eeconeeriDg tour appears to
be thrown aside and he stands before the people his
proper position, candidate for the Presidency appeal
ing in person to them fof their suages and endeavor.
ng by his presence excite that interest and enthus
asm which his name, his character, and qualifications,
have failed to excite.
II bad enough 70 present the commander in.chef
OF the army candidate for the Presidency, while
still IN possession and the enjoyment Of the honors emo.
lumens, and influence Of his Office, bat think the
people OF the United States will deem considerable
worse to that chief leaving his off,
cal duties, who receiving his official pay and deyotinc
his time and their money the promotion Of his in
terssts as a candidate FOR the Presidency
II will not do for the Wing editors TO say that this
10 not the object of General SCOTS present tour that
these recsrssss merely accidental the spontaneous
tributes cf the affections OF the people to brave sol
der--tns whole thing was obviously precopcerted
Horace Greeley telegraphs ahead that General Scott
VIII consent to public receptions;" due notice 10 given
OF his arrival at every station important and unmpor
tant; and at every point, whether stopping place
WOOD ano water staton sutton taxa on or
let Oh way passengers the General and his committee
are prepared TO be received and address the people
We have already said that this 10 the time in our
political history that such scene has been witnessed
and that we think tho Of the experiment will
not be such as TO induce any party hazard repet-
ton Of IT, There is nothing in the department Of Gen
Scott calculated to concliste or attract the
nothing 20 reconcile them this from
Propriety There evident efortn all his attempts to
be graclous-n oil bis oondescensons He 10 out Of his
element among the people, and nothing can be more an
gracious than his movements through crowd whom
be Is undergoing the process Of introduction Go where
he may II the longed for enthusiasm does not exist NJ.
presence viii not create it.-Pa Keystone
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-14

The Wigs are urging the election Of Gen. Scott e
the Presidency because Of his resemblance to the En-
gish Duke Of Wellington II is for this very resem-
blance, among other things, that the Democrats desire
20 defeat bin. WeIHgton was an aristocrat cf The
most naughty sharacer-so is Scott Wellington had
no sympathes with che reople-nethcr has Scott.
Wellington although an Irishman. the sehe-
ment opposer Of the rights Of his countFypea-Scott
becomes "ired with iguston when be sees them ex-
ercising the rights Of Amercas tiz"n- aod desires
extend the term before naturalization 90 sfwentyonen
years Wellington in fase u he exploded policy
Of protection Cor the sake e prs'sesipni' OF taxing
alos tor The benefit OF captAlsa i Sent Wellington
conservative" opposed irassES-. ADD ia favor
Of every thing musty aad oItd ssstccrsticaI prsi.
Ieges and old notions the peoples inability 70 take
al themselves and OF The duty OF ths governen,
Interfere 10 their private Affairs soo,ts .'conserva.
ssn is the boast OF his parry and irieadf Wellington
was q successful military man. bat sorry bcnglsr 10
civil sfaiss-sois Scott. welaston had draw .nose
money from the treasury Of bis country than any other
man ia it-so Scott has received larger amount OF
money from our national treasury than any other
Wellington distinguished and prominent Tor his mill
tsry services alons-sois Scott Wellington proud,
naughty, aud overbesringso is Scott. Wellington's
used By agrest party without assist
them to powerscctts is being used for that very
purpose and by similar party Wellington had but
few personal friends--so has Scott.
The Wing papers all the coantry are ta OF com
parsons between the English and the Americaa cou,-
manderinchief, and urging the election Of the latter
because OF his resemblance the former and yet they
have the impotence declare that the Demo
cratic is the British party
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-14
Agricultural Rail.

On readers win have seen the card Of the Managers
Of the Bail, which has, for few days been published
In columns. We assured, and have doubt,
that viii be the splendid affair Of the kind ever
got up the State if not in the West The managers
gentlemen Of exceeding good taste and large
perieuce in such matters, and what they promise they
will accomplish. Ample arrangements will be made
for the pleasure and convenience Of any number Of
Ladies and Gentlemen that may desire attend, as
very large company is expected, and every thing
been arranged to meet this expectation.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-14

James whitcomb, United States Senator Of Indiana,
died ia this city last evening 10 minutes after 8
o'clock, after a tedious and protracted illness.
Mr.. Whitcomb became first known out Of the State
OF bis residence By his election by the Opposition party
in fS43 to The Office of Governor He wss reelected
in 1896 and near the close of his term was chosen
Free Soilcr-though he neve, acted ia the Senate as
such-to FL the scat previously occupied by Mr. Ham
nezsn in tho Senate OF the United States. He v as
among the number Of the members who were
qualified the extra session called for Executive bnsi
immediately after the Inauguration OF Gen. Tay
Tor He of fair talents, but not who
could make his marx in body like tai OF the Senate
which assembled on that occasion
We clip the above from tho New York Tribune. The
article does Mr. Whtcomb and the Democratic party
Of Indiana manifest iaiasiice.s Gov. Whiteomb was
dominated and elected Democrat He never
claimed 10 be any thing else and had any sym
Pathy with the e-soil party. sr
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-14

gas the Wings are 50 fond Of the TEST" business,
would eom,aend their attention to this significant fact
as presentedb by the Argus.
The of the of Newport, this great
question Of Religious federation IS significant Of the
relative position OF parties ia the State OF those who
have voted 10 aboish the test hadred and tceHfy
ains Democrats, and sievea only pGs Wings and
Free soilers OF those who voted against abolishino
and in aDor Of rasining de test serentyfre Whge
aad Free soilrs. and only four Democrats This
small fact is worth volumes Of Wing profession, on the
of election as Illustrative Of the attitude par
ties in New Hampshire the test question"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-14
,Iarion COUNT.

The Whale Dsnocratie tirke. elected b. very
large majority The oaly eicsc contest Is between the
candidates for Treasurer. Owing ie the large number
Of votes cast AID eagh Of the icke, he votes viii cot
Be counted out in tbs township before this afternoon.
Up 70 P VI yesterday ouly 500 tickets GOT OF 36s
cad beeu counted. This township viii probably give a
Democratic majority Of 200 to 300.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-14
OHIO ELECTION RETURNS,
From Cincinnati.

CINcIEsATI, Oot ID.
Campbell, Wing. majority in Third District 100. In
Hamilton county, Democrats elected DISNEY, for Con-
gress Recorder and Auditor Wings have elected the
balance of the ticket The 10th Weird that gave last
year 700 Democratic majority, has given Wing ma
jorty for Congress.
Townshend, Free SOIL defeated in Fourteenth Dis
trict by small In Mei9s all but one township
Wing majority 1877 Pike county incomplete, probably
200 Democratic majority. Erie county, in six town.
ships, Wings gain 20 State ticket Saddler, Wing,
for Congress- ahead of the ticket having two hundred
majority Ia Washington county, Wings gain slightly
as far as heard from
Galway Wing, elected from Colnmbas District, by
100 majority.
FRANKLIN CouETy.-Whg State ticket % to so.
HIGHLAND COUNTY Eleven Congress 46l
Democratic majoritythe other towns viii be in pro-
portion.
FAIRFIELD coUNry.-i 100 Democratic majority
Ross 400 Wing majority
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-14
PENNSYLVANIA ELECTION.
From Phiiadelphia.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. II

PHILADELPHIA, Oct ID
Burlington, Wing, -, 1000 majority in soath.
wark, Woodward, Democratic candidate for suprems
Judge, has majority in the FIRST Congressional District
snd Florence, Democrat is doubt elected to Con.
gress in the district.
In Cambria county J. Hopkins. Democrat, has 1913
majority.
For Woodward, the Democratic majority is ioS in
Blair county which is the same the last election
for Governor.
In three Districts In Wesimorelsnd county, Wood.
ward gains 10, and Hopkins q the vote cast for
Biger
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-14
Lawreneeburgh and IudlaunpoIl. Rsllroad.

The board OF directors their recent meeting sub
mttsd very satisfactory report Of the progress Of the
road Twelve miles Of the track Is laid down, and now
IN and four miIes will be completed In few
days The board confidently expect to complete the
road to Greensburgb ~ miles by the fret Of January,
and to complete the whole line twelve months from this
time
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-14
From Franklin.

FRANKLIN, Oct. 10
Returns indicate tlst Gov Wright will beat nc.
Carly in Johnson county from 500 to 600, and Hen
bricks 400 10 500. Wick will beat Finch 300 10 400.
Not quite done counting out. Hicks, Democrat, is
probably elected Representative by small majority.
Kightey. independent Democrat, is probably elected
Senator. Gov Weights majority may reach 700.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-14

C-Ths rich brogus" Of the Irish and the "beauti.
ul accent" Of the German citizens we're heard At Inc
polls in this city on Tuesday. o. how il would have
reoced the heart Of General Scott II he had been prs
He would have recognized them all as his fellow
citizens both nataralzed and foreign 81
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-14

ErMr. John strohm, OF Pennsylvana, the defeated
Wing candidate for Canal Commissioner made speech
lately, and said that e did not knoss that Gea Pierce
drunkerd, 5a supposed that an conrirsal payfss
and continued his remarks BY adding III i NOT cay that
Gen. Pierce drunkard for all thai sof De considered
a RECOMMENDATIONS a majority Of the Losctoeo
partyY ~ -
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-14
From Pern.

PKRu, October -.
Democratic nisiofilies entire State ticket about
200. Eddys $50; MrOy, Judge, 1906 Prosecuting
Attorney, Woodward, 800; Cole Wing, Judge Com
mon Pleas, one thousand and seyenteen Representa-
tive, hundred and afty. Entire county ticket
elected. except perhaps one County Commissioner.
For Pierce and King these majortes will not be varied
much perhaps increased.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-14
scarcity Of silver Coin In Barope.

The London Times, OF September 10, says:
There never was known for many years 50 greet
scarcity of the silver currency present. couse.
quence o the very large exPorstons oyer that have
recently taken place TO Port Philip, Melbourne Gee.
long Sydney and other ports OF Australian colonies,
for the convenience OF the Adventures the gold dig
gings Not vessel leaves the port of London, Ply
month Bristol Liverpool, &c. but takes conside.
able amount both OF gold and silver specie, either by
spectators who proceeding the above colonies
for the purpose of making large purchases OF gold from
the emerants now working at the diggings, consgn
ed by capitalists and bullion dealers 10 their agents
Port Philip Sc, Tor the specitc purpose II is
with much difficulty that the bankers in the city and
West End can obtain silver currency 70 any amount.
either at the Bank of England the Royal Mint, 10
accommodate their correspondents 10 the different parts
Of the United Kingdom with silver coinage. AT Biz.
mngham, Manchester, Liverpool, and other large
mercia towns the demand the various banks for s
yer is so great that they unable supply parties
with more than flO0 TO f200, as only is \ vast
quantity being shipped of to Australia md India bot
the demands Tor silver bullion and specie for France
Belgium. Holland, Hamburg, and the continent,
also very extensive. In consequence OF this
call for silver, il appears that the authorities the
mint intend having considerable amour; Immediately
coined into specie and likewise gold currency OF half
sovereigns and soyeregns for the convenience o the
migrants who placed in great difficulties from the
want Of a small circulating medium IN exchange ioT
their gold !"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-14
From Vernon.

VERNON, Ind Oct. -.
JHSsISos CouSTr.-SPann, Democrat elected Sena-
tor Jones, Democrat elected Representative. Wright,
for Governor small majority. Marshal, Wing, ior Goa
grses small snajori'y.