Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1852-10-06
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 27.-The Wings are
greatly pleased with the speech made by
Gen. Scott, at Columbus, in reply to the
of hanging Germans. Within the
past few days bettingo on the Presidential con-
tier WI Wafbfiggss nor Democrats Den ocrasA Seem ct ie dfistp@0sseGdp RF g
venture their gold in backing their opinion.
HALIFAX, Sept. 28-The steamer Cana
da arrived here this morning, bringing $50
passengers, and Liverpool dates Of the 18th
ult.
The Duke of Wellington died on the 18th,
and the Marquis Of Douro succeeds to his
title.
The Duke Of Wellington died on the 18th,
of an apoplectic fit. His funeral was to be
a national affair. Prince Albert, Duke of
Cambridge and Lord Fitz Roy Somerset are
already named as likely to be his successors
as head Of the army. Lord Mahon was ap-
pointed his literary executor.
The London Morning Herald is authori-
sed to say that Peru will resist any aggres-
sions upon the Lobos Islands, and formally
announces the annexation Of the whole of
the Peruvian Islands, including Lobos, to
the naaeiAA- 1 1=ar Of Of Pert
C~uARLEsTcx, 28.-There were FIVE deaths
from the yellow fever during the twenty-fou
hours ending at noon yesterday. The dis
ease is confined mostly to persons who are
unacclimated.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 28.-Bishop Chase,
Of the Protestant Episcopal Church, who,
it will be recollected, was thrown from lis
carriage some time ago, died to-day from the
injuries received. His death is deeply la
mented. A better and purer christian per
haps never lived.
WAsHlNGroN, Sept. 23.-Thec city is per-
fectly qaiet, and news scarce. A gang OF
rioters have been arrested by the police
and nine ief them lodged in Jail.
Even bets on the result of the Presidents a
election ae making here quite freely; and
it is said bat some enthusiastic wing made
a bet Of $500, a few days since, at Alexan.
dria, thaaGeneral Scott would carry Virgin
ia. SOM equally enthusiastic democrat:
GsssnseGfsf f sssesshs ot H.
The New York Day Book, a paper warm
" interested in the support of Mr.. Web
ster for the Presidency, says:
There is 0 DENYING that General Scott
$ prospects. are growing brighter, and hi
e friends more couldn't of his success. Tn
= apathy that every where prevailed, durin
: the summer months is now giving way t
d excitement and enthusiasm. Our exchan2
\ papers from KenHcky, Tennessee, Obi
/ Indiana. and even Michigan, contain glov
h inc accounts of enthusiastic Scott meeting
= and Whigs in eacl State confidently asse
I'd their power to carry all OF those States I
OF Scott. Michigan. General Cass's State,
rs is believed by then, will surely go for t
ut hero of all the wars we ever had.
to 1T is useless to shut our eyes to the trut
rs and that there has been a change in the
&c pect of things. within the last few weeks,
one can deny
On the other hand, the Democrats are
g. ery where active and enthusiastic, evincl
ter great c~onfIerce il the success of their C
it upudteS'
ent C~HARLrsroS, Sept. 26.-There were
Inc deaths from yellow fever for the "a no
,ws ending at nine o clock lastnight. The dea
during the week have been 43 from vel
Is fever. Brevet Major Roland, Captain Of
Second Regiment of artillery, died Of
new disease Yesterday at Castle Pinckney, Char
Inc Inc ton harbor. He was 36 years old, and
tinguished himself in the Mexican war.