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Attempted Murder.

senGers ana $su,uUoln American goio'
Attempted Murder.
PHILADELPHIA, October 4.-Col. Fairlamb, a
member of the bar, was shot at this mornin q in
front of the criminal court, by Ephraim Green, an
old man, against whom Fairlamb acted as counsel
several months since. He fired three shots without
effect; and after a hearing before the court was
committed in default of bail.
Deaths Of Baltimorean. and Washinstonians in CAL
if0rniG
New YoRK, October 3.-By the recent arrival
here of steamers from Chagres, with late California
advices observe, in looking over the list of NOR
tality, that among the dead in California James
P. Waite, William Ford. and George Booth, of Bal
timore. Also, Clement HUMPHREYS, of the District
of Columbia.
Gas Excitement in Louisville.
LOUISVILLE, October 2.-Considerable local ex-
element exists in this town in consequence OF
quarrel between the corporate authorities and the
Gas Company, which induced the latter to refuse
to light up the public lamps. The excitement pro.
ducod was very great and about one O'Clock a
number of the citizens unscrewed the tops from
the street lamps and set fire to the gas, burning il
in vast volumes, causing light which illuminated
the whole town.
From the Plains Movement Of Troops.
ST.. LOUIS, October 2.-Maj or Sanderson and
Captain Claiborne, of the mounted rifles, arrived
in this city yesterday from the Plains, where they
have been in service several months
The detachment of troops under the command of
Major s. returned to Fort Leavenworth in excellent
health.
The weather on the Plains mild and plea
SAINT. There had been heavy rains, and there was
q prospect of a rise in the upper streams.
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HOUSE FOR RENT.

HOUSE FOR RENT.
a. The two story brick house on Ninth street,
UiiI opposite the Republic office, occupied as
Furniture Store by Mr.. George Davis, il for rent
Possession on the 22d October instant.
OJ-Inquire at the Republic Office.
Oct
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BRICK HOUSE AND LOT AT PUBLIC
AUCTION.

d. WILL BE SOLD, this day, between half.
Uiil. past four and half.past five, p. M, on the
premises, House and Lot, on 26th street west, in
view OF &c rgctown and near Pennsylvania
enue, fronting 81 feet and 10 inches 26th street,
and running back SO feet TO an alley, being lot
No 8 in square No. l5. The house has four rooms
and IL in good order.
Terms Of sale cash in hand, unless with the con-
sent of the creditor, who will be present. time shall
De given on portion OF the purchase money: The
sale is made under deed in trust, and the title 10
believed to be perfect.
Oct 5-lts p. G. WASHINGTON Trustee.
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Sailing Of the City Of Glasgoso.
New YoRK, October 4.-The steamer City Of
Glasgow sailed for Liverpool to-day, with IS pas.
sengers and $50, 900 in American gold.
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Posr OFFICE, ALBANY, N. Y,
August 10, 1852.
concur in the above.
JAMES KIDD, P. M.
By JOHN MoLACHLAN, Assistant.
Sent 2l-triw 81 w3w
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WOODS ORNAMENTAL IRON WORKS,
w Ridge Road, Philadelphia. Statuary,
Lions, Greyhounds, Newfoundland Dogs, Foun-
tans of beautiful dcsigus and various sizes, Iron
Stairs, spiral and straight, on improved plans;
also, Iron Railings and verandas, comprising up
wards of 200 designs.
Designs and specifications will be sent to any
part Of the Union, by addressing
ROBERT WOOD,
Oct adm Philadelphia.
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set up in type slightly larger than that allowed to
any of his collaborato tors, 30 that he makes more
than they out of given number of words. He has
also signiied to them that upon The numbers de-
livered to them gratuitously they must refund the
amount Of the stamp and the postage; that is, 36
francs year. They replied that they would pre-
fer to become regular subscribers at the rate of 80
francs per annum, the ruinous rate at which the
paper 10 now served, in the hopes of killing off the
Pays PYesse, Steele, Sc, &c Thus far the inroad
of subscribers has not been latering, while those
that know state that the other journals have not
lost more than the average of their monthly losses
since the last law upon the press.
The Akhbdr, official journal Of Algiers, 10 using
aits influence against the release Of Add ell Kader,
of which there has been some conversation lately.
II set at liberty, the idea was to compel him to re-
side at Mecca, and not to stir from that holy city
The Akhbar considers that this would be . danger
Gus and premature measure, As It would make
Mecca more than ever ashrine for pilgrimages
and devout crossings Of the desert, and would in.
falliby unsettle the Arabs, who have become some.
what accustomed to the existing state of things.
The eighty third anniversary Of the birth Of Ba.
ron Humboldt has been celebrated with eciat in the
scienti6c circles Of Berlin. The Baron born in
the famous year 1869, which gave birth to Napo-
leon, welin gton, Sout, and Chateaubriand. He
10 now left the sole survivor Of this illustrious
pieiad. ....... ...... ....,..s.s.. 7r.a<@
The Asste,iat war screw steamer Of ninety guns
has been launched during the week at Cherbourg, in
presence of M. Ducos, Minister of Marine. She 10
intended to make the same speed and to answer
the same purposes as the Cha,lemagns, Of which,
in connexion with the Sublime Porte and the
Marquis de Tayalette, you must have heard con-
siderably lately. The French are at the present
moment making the most strenuous efforts to aug
inent and strengthen their steam navy. The Avs.
seriitx is a magnificent specimen of . frst-rate
man of war She has been twenty three years on
the stocks; was intended for smiling vessel only,
and has only lately received the alterations neccs
sary for the adaptation Of steam power In French
launches the deck 10 covered with persons hired
for the purpose Of dancing violently upon It, when
the keel docs not slip easily upon the ways; when
she sticks for want Of grease, fandango sets her
in motion agnin. The Tarantelle 10 only resortsd
to when nothing else will start her. ss .,". y
The French are fast giving up their stronges,
prejudice in regard to The construction Of railroads
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The CHAMBERS of the two Boards of City Coun.
cils respectively, were last night, for the first time
lighted with gas, which was dispensed from hand
some bronzed chandeliers. Hereafter the Boards
are to meet at seven o'clock in the evening.
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The administration of the POINTS At CkoSssses has
always abhorred the inclined plane, and has never
allowed willingly their construction. The general
rule was not to go beyond an inclination Of four
millimetres in metre-four thousandths Of yard
in yard. In the case Of the Lyons road, where
the natural obstacles necesstated inclined planes,
permission was grudgingly granted to 30 a. far AZ
eight millimetres, but no farther; thus nccessiatng
an enormous length Of serpentine accents. An in
clination Of twenty eight millmetres was indeed
permitted upon the Loire road, but the cars were
until 46 drawn up by stationary engine, and the
St. Germsin plane 10, as you know, mounted by
means ofthe famous atmospheric tube. These are all
theplanes worth in France; while in Ger
many the accents reach twenty live millimetres,
in England twenty seven and twenty. eight, and
in the United States infinitely higher figures. even
forty eight and sixty seven. report made upon
this subject lays down the principle that looomo-
tives can, without danger or chance of giving out
ascend planes of twenty five milimetrcs, OF any
length, even with curve of nine hundred feet ra-
dius. Twenty. five millimetres in metre is just
one inch in yard. ] do not think that this maxi
mum will ever be passed upon French road. And
the engines built for the service of these planes will
be reserved especially for that duty. and will run
on no other portions OF the route. Upon that Sec
ton of the Austrian road from Vienna to Trieste
which crosses the, Noric Alps, the plane reaches
twenty five millimetres, upon curve Of only six
hundred yards radius. An eccentricity like this
will never be assented to in France.
A short time ago ! saw. though did not read,
an account of the fall Of house in New York, and
the burying of a number Of men under the ruins.
1t was too common an incident to excite much in
terest or regret in the community where 1t occur.
red. A catastrophe somewhat similar has just hap.
pened here, and allude to II for the purpose Of
showing the different light in which 1t was viewed
Seven workmen were overwhelmed by sudden
slide OF earth while digging at the excavation of
the new Rue de Rivoh. The fremen of the nearest
post at sent for, and the general in-chef
of the army and the Project of the Seine were
warned of the accident. The former went imme.
diatey to the spot and encouraged tho soldiers and
6remen in their efforts to remove the superin-
cumbent mass, and release the sufferers the
latter, detained by pressing business. sent a
quantity of money for the relief of such as might
be wounded and the momentary support of the
families Of those who had lost their lives tele-
graphic message was despatched to the President,
then some two relays of on his voyage southwark;
he replied by order that every attention be rem
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MORE CANDIDATES.,

Fellow Citizens.-Whigs, Democrats, .Na-
tires and Foreigners
ID ECOGNISING, as we do, the great Repub-
ae lican doctrine that the people have right to
command the services of any member of their body
we have at the solicitation of many partial friends
consented to become candidates for the sale OF
GENTLEMENs WEAR,
a fine stock of Materials for which we have just re-
eeived and are opening.
FOR COATS.
Super and Medium Black, Blue, Brown, Green
Olive Brown, Olive Green, Mulberry and Ade-
laid Cloths.
Super Black Satin, plain and figured, Plain IA
and Figured Black Silks, Fancy Silks, a gA
large variety, Plain and Figured White ILL
Marseilles, Fancy do, a beautiful assortment.
FOR PANTS.
Super and medium Black Doe Skin Cassimeres
Fancy do, of the latest styles, Plain and Fig'd
White Linen Drilling.
FOR sUMMER COATS.
Super Black, Drab de Etc, italian Summer Cloths
CashmeretS. &c.
A fine lot of Furnishing Goods, such as Shirts
Collars, Cravats, Pocket Handkerchiefs Gloves
Sc. SC.
ALSO, few doz super Mole Skin Hats, made
expressly to their ORDER Holding the doctrine tina
it is the right as well as the duty of the people t.
canvass the claims of all candidates for their favol
they respectfully ask comparison. They return
their sincere thanks to the public for the generous
support heretofore received and respectfully ask
continuance during the present campaign.
BARE & STERRETT.
Stonnton ADril % 1852
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Aiauor Law Items.

LYNN, Mass, august 23.-Yesterday,
whilst the officers were attempting to serve
liquor warrant, much excitement prevail
ed, and one of the officers, named Artemas
Chase, was wounded, it is feared, fatally.
At Westield, party of wags waylaid
an old soaker who was returning from Con-
necticut with supply of the beverage, 3"
demanded to see the contraband goods,
took "a SUCK" all round, and let him off.
In Lowell, says the Journal, on Satur-
day night and Sunday last, there was more
drunkenness and disturbance about the city
than had been observed before in all the
time since the advent of the new liquor
law. 1t says there are rum leakages some
where that have not been discovered, but
will probably be vigilantly watched.
1t is proposed by correspondent Of the
Providence Journal that the alcohol used
for mechanical purposes should be doctored
with tartar emetic, to prevent its use as an
intoxicating beverage. The journal"
thinks this is little too bad.
Six cofins are said by the Lowell News
to have come down in one train over the
Lowell and Nashua Railroad variously d.
rected, and appearances, smell, &C., strong
ly indicated that the spirits still remained
within them.
A small schooner was cruising up and
down the harbor at Bristol (R. l. on FRI
day last dealing cut liquor to such as boardi
ed her.
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could walk heFe one evening Of every sum.
mer. For the privilege would give the
very best evening that I shall enjoy in
America.
You will find nothing in Europ. to which
you can, give week with more satisfaction
than to oxford. For all this am very much
indebted to that excellent man, Joseph
Warne, We were walking High Street,
when he suddenly said, "tf you had been
here Oct. 18th, 1866, you would have seen
this street and these houses loaded with
people, and would have scented the smoke
and fumes of burning human flesh, for in
the centre there" {and it was inlaid with
cross of BRASS, "Good old Latimer and
Ridley wele consumed, and the next spring,
Cranmer also. Here in the centre street Of
Oxford, midway among these Colleges, in
open day, before thousands Of spectators,
these martyrs for Christianity were con-
sumed in the flames. Rev. A. Foster.
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ISTAUN TON MALE ACADEMY.

THE undersigned, on behalf of the trustees,
Il take pleasure in announcing to the pubic lia'
this Institution will be re-opened under the super
ntendence of Rev. VIM G. CAMPBELL.
Mr.. Campbell has been long and iavouraoly
known in Western Virginia as most competent
Instructor and Dsciplinarian of youth. Contem-
plating permanent connexion with the Academy,
his interests well as public spirit Will guarantee
dgent and faithful effort to satisfy all reasona-
bic expectations. ,.,
| The Academic year will commence on the loth
day of next August, and close on the 10th oi June,
1858 1t will be divided into two sessions, OF hve
months each, with no other vacation than the
usual Christmas recess.
All the usual branches of liberal English and
Classical Education will be taught.
TERMS OF TUITION.
| Ordinary English course per year of III
months $50 90
The same with Chemistry, Nat. Philos-
ophy, Rhetoric, &C., SC. S25 O0
Latin and Greek Languages. $50 90
Contingent fee for incidental expenses, so
Arrangements for instruction in French and Ger
man can be provided if desired, for which an extra
charge will be made.
Pupils viii be charged from the time of entrance.
No deduction made for lost time except by reason
vi SiChutSS anu Ho pupi A0NNi'0u iOi ieSo Peliou
than five months, unless by special agreement with
the Principal
In the great variety of Textbooks now existing,
it is very difficult to secure entire uniformity in
the Academy. Desiring to avoid involving pa
rents in the tax of new school books, a complete
list of those preferred will not now be given It's
however, highly desirable that pupils according to
their respective departments of study should be
provided with the following:
Bullion's Eng. Latin and Greek Grammars,
g Latin and Greek Readers,
Davies Arithmetic and Algebra,
Draper's Chemistry and Nat. Philosophy,
NIitchell's Ancient and Modern Geography.
Books may be had in Staunton ON reasonable
terms.
Boarding is furnished by genteel families in town
at $40 month, which covers all charges. Board
ers will be subjected to such regulations while out
of School as the Principal may prescribe to promote
their health and mental and moral improvement.
For farther particulars, apply to the Principal ol
to the undersigned. b. M. SMITH.
WIN. FRAZIER,
Committee of Trustees
Staunton. June 23, 1S52.-tlstO.
@5- Watchman s. Observer copy and send act
10 this office.
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Staunton Sky. Light
Daguerrean Gallery.

's'HE subscriber has just opened his new Dag
Il uerrean Gallery, opposite the Spectator Of
flee, where he will be happy to see all who are at
all interested in the beautiful art of Photography.
Having fac sky and SIDE lights and every 9TH
or facility, he is prepared to produce the finest
suits Of which the art is capable. The very great
advantage Of sky-light is known to all who have
given any attention to the subject. Entire salts
faction given in all cases, or no charge.
Pictures taken in all kinds Of weather. Dark
dressing greatly preferable. j. KEAGY.
Staunton, July 2S, 1852.
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FRESH & FASHIONABLE STYLES,
Watches, Clocks, .BeaUelFy SC,
SIGN OF TEE WATCH.

GEO. b. WRIGHT invites the attention of
"a his friends and the public to his large and
beautiful stock of goods, purchased in New m
York and Philadelphia. consisting partly of Il
fine Gold & Silver London s. Geneva Watch t---9
es {; Gold Fob, Vest and Guard Chains; Seals and
Keys Fine Brilliant, Pearl, Garnet and Jet Breast
Pins; Ear Rings; Finger Rings Cuff Pins; Pen
ellis; Lockets Bracelets; Vest Hooks; Studs; l.
worry Tablets; Gold and Silver Specks, large as
sortment, to suit all ages; Gold and Silver Thin
bles; Fine Gold Pens and Holders; Coral Neck
laces and Armlets; Port Monies Gard Cases; Mu-
sic Boxes Pen Knives Chess Men Tooth Brush
% Thermometers.
ALSO-Silver Table, Desert, Tea, Salt and
Cream Spoons Sugar longs Butter Knives; La
dies; Pickle Knives and Forks; Albata Spoons &
Forks; and a fine assortment of Clocks.
o. Sole Agent for the sale Of Dixon's cciebrat-
ed London Watches,
0;- Watches and Jewelry repaired promptly s.
neatly and warranted. Old Gold and Silver tax
en- in exchange.
Remember the place, sign of tho Golden Watch,
GEO. B. WRIGHT.
Stannton. A,r;l OIL 1879
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HARD TREATMENT-Tn "Neal's Resi-
dence at Siam,''a work recently published
I'VE find the following bit of information,
which will probably deter bachelors from
"settling down" in China: g.,
when a Chinese lady is blest with an
increase of her family, from The moment Of
her accouchement the unhappy husband is
put to bed also and there detained for for
ty days-during which delightful penance,
he is subjected to all the rigorous treatment
of lis better half. Should medicine be ad-
minstered to her, he must partake of it al
SC, and he is strictly confined to the same
diet that she is obliged to undergo, which
consists op an average, l believe, of about
a thimble-full of cream of rice, administer
ed every three hours to say nothing of The
pill at bedtime, to prevent indigestion"
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rRNlIE next session of this School will open on
the lst day of September, and close the last
Friday in June, 1858.
1ei7,es-Classica and Mathematical
course per session of | 0 months, $50 0C
The higher branches of English, $24 0O
Arithmetic, Geography and Eng. Gram
. mar commenced SIS OO
Contingent Fund, 81 81
BoARD-including every personal accommoda-
ton except light, can be had in the village and vi
cinity, and in the best families at from $65 to SIS
per Session. A number pupils can be accom-
modated in the family of the Principal. 3, =,
Address the Principal, at Brownsburg, Rock
bridge County, Va.
July IA, lS52.-3m.
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TO the Interest Of the People |!

Nor is Me time to arail youselres ofthe adraatage
ofa sLiGfm SilversnIah and Watch nsaker.
a. s. NJ. HIRSH having employed superior
SS' workman in repairing WATCHES, CLOCKS,
JEwELRY, &C., &C., are now prepared to have
work done in that line of business at lower rates
than ever before done in this section of country.
All work warranted for II months.
They keep on hand large stock of Watches at
small profits, and warranted Tor one year They
also offer for sale Jewelry ofevery description, and
other articles pertaining to Jewelry and Variety
Store. Remember the place.
G. s. M. HTRSH,
at the Post Office Corner
Staunton, Aug. 4, 1852.
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Pot1rrcAI MANIrEsToEs.-Gerrit Smith
is out with letter, in which he declares
that although he opposed the nomination pf.
Hale and Julien, by the Free Soilers, he
Hopes to be able to vote for them in No
vember. The Temperance Alliance of N:
York is also out with an address to the tenn
perance people of the State, calling upon
them to meet in convention IN Rochester
on the 18th September,to to take measures to
secure the passage of the Maine lay, by
pledging themselves to discard the old par.
ty lines, and to vote for none but the friends
Of that measure.
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McINToSH'S
MSyVAHsHe HOUSE,
(LATE wHEATFIELD HoTEL,)
Corner Of Baltimore and Ho,rard Streei.

'E'IIIS HOTEL has lately been enlarged and
a improved in every department, rendering it
decidedly one the most comfortable Hotels in the
City, and the Proprietor, ever ready to accommo-
date, pledges himself to spare no pains to render
every one comfortable that may favor him with a
call To the patrons of the old House, he returns
his sincere Acknowledgements for their very liberal
patronage, soliciting continuance of their favor
and the travelling public generally.
JOHN MCINTOSH, Proprietor:
Baltimore, July7, l852-5m.
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NEW BOOT AND SHOE STORE,

IUNIE subscribers would respectfully inform the
IL public that they are now prepared Cat the
room formerly occupied by MesSrs. Jones & White,
one door East of Mr.. A. j. Deakins' Store) to
s., manufacture and sell BOOTS AND ~ssa
~ SHOES Of every description, made WI
&-;n the neatest style and Of the best' Ssss-
materials.
They have also on hand large and well select
ed stock of Northern work which they will sell
Very low
. They would particularly call the attention of
the public to their own work, as they have pro-
cured from the North large supply OF the best
materials. They hope by strict attention to bust
hess to receive a share Of public patronage.
III. 4 j. FAUST,
One door East of \. J. Deakins' Store.
Staunton, June 80, 1852.
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