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Gen. Scott and the Compromise.

The St. Louis EUening NeUs, speaking of the impolicy of two articles in the col umns of a Whig contemporary, remarks:
 The designs of these articles and their ten dency is to excite strong prejudice against Scott, because he does not"write letter. saying what body already knows, on abundant and indubitable evidence, to wit: that he is now and always has been fas, friend of the Compromise. This is exceed lngly unjust. Gen. Scott's position is as well known as that of any man in the coun- try. He is noble man, truthful man, a man ot the incest sense of honor, and his word has ever been promptly, fully and freely in favor of the compromise No man has denaed thls Jact, TO man aoiH deny u O, dare deny it.
 What the need, then, and what the virtue Tn a"letter!' And what the hurry, that a man must write letter in regard to his in- tended course as President, before any na. uonal body asks him to be President? In relief, however, of all who are so intensely troubled on this subject, we are entirely au- thorzed by the facts in our possession to say that Gen. Scott will go into National Convention on the same platform with Mil lard Fillmore, the favorite of Missouri: and that "letter," yes "etter" written by Gen. Scott's own hand, the right hand that hewed his way through ranks of"red coats" in his early soldiership, and through Mexi- can perils in latter tmes-for which trustv work he has long enjoyed the confidence and esteem of the American peopIe-will be produced in that body, giving the delegates of the people assurance on all these desra- ble points, in case they wish to nominate him to the Presidency. And he will ask and ex- pect no Whig to vote for him on any other condition.
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WASHINGTON, April 9, P. M.


 SENATE.-A communication from the President relative to the difficulty in Ore gon, in regard 10 the seat of Government there, was read. He recommends that Con- gress shall declare the seat of Government for the Territory.
 MT, Broadhead offered a resolution of en- quiry, 10 increase the salary of the district Judge of Western ennsvlvania-agreed to-.
 The Apportionment Bill, fixing the num- Der of Representatives for California and South Carolina, was taken up, the question pending was 10 give Louisiana represen- tatve for her fraction of population, which was rejected,
 Mr. Bradbury offered substitute. fixing the apportionment as at present; giving South Carolina member for her fraction, and adding a member 10 the whole number, making it 234, the additional number to Caifornia-agreed to, and the bill was or dered 10 be engrossed. The deficiency bill being resumed the question pending was to grant further aid to the Collins line. MT. Miller advocated it, stating that the line now lost $40O00O per annum; he urged the importance of the lIne. WIT. CeWdtu next SOt tlle HOOl, anu | the subject was passed over. Mir. Borland moved to take up the bill re- gulating the publishing the laws, &c., of the United States, on one paper in each territory, and in four papers in the district of the largest weekly circulation. The Senate then adjourned.
 HoUsE.-The bill reported yesterday to bring into market certain lands heretofore part of Arkansas, for the location of militia ry warrants for service in 1872, was pass ed
 The committee on elections reported ad- versely to the claims of Henry M. Fuller, of Pennsylvania,
 The House then took up the Homestead bill, which was debated by Malony, in favor of, and Southerland, against it. The House then adjourned.
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PURE WATER,

A IL persons who have cisterns or design A having them, would do well to call on the undersigned, who is prepared to make an im- provementthatwill render the water much more pleasant and wholesome, and at comparative slight cost, when the advantages are consider ed that will arise from this Improvement
 AMOS OLIVER, Helena, April 3, 1852,
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Desirable Town Property for Sale,

fEVHE undersigned being desirous to change -E their residence for one they are improving near Helena, propose to sell the property situ- ate Tn New Helena, embracing three Town Lots fronting on continuation of Main street. Old Helena, on which there is fine large dwelling house, large kitchen and servants room, a store house, carriage house, stable, hen-housc, wood-house &c., all in complete order, with a loft over the latter for corn, fodder, &c.
 On the premises is one of the best cisterns ever built in the Mississippi bottoms, good fences and variety of new and rare Shruberv. Not contiguous to other buildings, which materially enhances the value of Town property for a residence With full view ofthe river, and just far enough from the business part of Town for rpleasant and heathful walk.
 We are anxious to sell. and offer bargain; title warranted; would prefer cash, or negro property, but would give time to suit if secured; for further particulars apply to
 VIM. R. RIGHTOR,
 for E. M. RIGHTOR. March l3, 1852.
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First Arrival of Spring Goods,

WE are in receipt of of a small lot of elegant dress goods, for the ladies-Capes, Collars, Lin en-Cambric Hdks., Jewelry, Watches, Be- Also fine black French cloths, Cassimers, Vest ings. Kid gloves, &c.-Which we are offering unusually low. HICKS & BUMPASS. Helena April g. 1852
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To Hire,

TWO likely negroes, man & woman; the wo- man is good house girl, cook, and washer the man is an excellent field hand; itwould be prefer ble to hire them together, as they are man and wife. For terms apply at this office.
 April To-.
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MT. Webster and the Compromise.

Mr. c. A. Tavenner, of Alexandria, hav- ing addressed MT. Webster on the subject of the Compromise has drawn from him the following reply, which is published in the Alexandria Gazette:
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the great contest for the Presidency which is so near at hand.
 We again say, let us preserve our organ ization as party, be the consequences what they may.
 Will our brethern of the Whig press in the State give us their cooperation.
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 The Virginia Whig Convention which adjourned on the l4th ult, passed resolu- tions in favor of the compromise and MT. Fillmore's nomination, and protective tariff.
 Thanks to the Hon. JAS c. JONES, of Ten nessee, for public documents.
 The Whig National Convention will be held at Baltimore on the l7th of June.
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 The river at this point is about stationary From the news from above, we are inclined to think that there is no immediate danger of an overflow.
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TINNTNG,

VIE undersigned have opened SHOP in A Helena for the purpose of carrying on the above business in all its various branches: and will do all descriptions of work, and furnish every sort of TlN-EV ARE on as reasona. ble terms as any establishment of the kind in Helena or Memphis. Roofing houses, gutering, mendlng and every species of jobbing done ir our line upon the shortest notice and at reason able rates
 Shop at the house formerly occupied by A F. Odle, dec'd., as a residence.
 J. & J. STALEY. Helena, March 20, 1852.
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ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE,

N OTICE is hereby given that letters of ~ administration upon the estate of William R. R.Gresham, deceased, bearing date the 26th day of April, A. D. 1852, have been granted to the undersigned by the court of probate within and for the county of Phillips, and State of Arkansas. All per sons, therefore, having claims against said estate, are required to exhibit the same to the administratrix of said estate, properly authenticated, within one year from the date of said letters, or they may be preclu- ded from any benefit from said estate, and all claims not exhibited within two wears from the date of said letters of adminstra- ton, shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit from said estate
 CAROLINE c. GRESHAM.
 Administratrix of the estate of William Gre sham, decd. nal 6w
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WAsHINGTON, April 20.

WAsHINGToN, April 20. The long bridge over the Potomac at this point was carried away today by the freshet. The water is higher here than it has been known for many years.
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C.R.Y'D HD.ET FEES.
AU GU ST ELEC TIOI
EOr Clerk

UGUST TION.
 For Clerk,
 tg@ We are authorized to announce R. II YEATES as candidate for Clerk of the Ci, cult Court of Phillips county.
 Iz= We are authorized to announce EDW H. COWLEY as a candfiddsa1ye6 for Clerk of tbo Circuit Court of Phillips county at the next August election.
 iy7 We are authorized to announce Mir. T B. DAWSON as candidate for the office of Clerk of the Circuit Court of Monroe county at the next August election.
 For Sheriff.
 IS. We are authorized to announce JASR SHELL as a candidate for Sheriff of Phillins county at the next August election.
 TO THE VOTERS OF PHILLIPS COUNTY: I am a candidate for the office of Sheriff of Phillips county, at the ensuing August election
 ARTHUP THOMPSON. ly7 We are authorized to announce ". F. MOORE as candidate for Sheriff of PhilIips county at the next August election.
 IP We are authorized to announce VIM. B1VEN as a candidate for Sheriff of Philips county at the next August election. For Constable. IPWe are authorized to announce JAS. c w. TO1.LESON as a candidate for Constable of St. Francis Township. azy We are authorized to announce E. W. ROBERTSON as a candidate for Constable of St. Francis Township. I] We are authorized to announce JOHN t. MEL as candidate for Constable of St. Francis Township:
 tg We are authorized to announce CHAS. H. EDWARDS as candidate for Constable of St. Francis Township.
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For Sheriff.

sIE. We are authorized to announce JAS B SHELL as candidate for Sheriff of Phillips county at the next August election.
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NEW YORK, April 20. The Wings of Delaware, in mass meet ings, pronounced in favor of Gen. Scott, John M. Clayton, and others.
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ryT We are authorized to announce R. + YEATES as a candidate for Clerk of the Cr cult Court of Phillips county.
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D We are authorized to announce EDW H.~COWLEY as a candidaT6 for Clerk of tn Circuit Court of Phillips county at the ney August election.
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BY TELEGRAPH,
Congressional Proceedings.

Reported to the Louisville Courier.
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TO THE VOTERS OF PHILLIPS COUNTY: am a candidate for the office of Sheriff of Phillips county, at the ensuing August election
 ARTHUP THOMPSON.
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Ey7 We are authorized to announce ". F MOORE as candidate for Sheriff of Phillip county at the next August election.
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ty We are authorized to announce Mir. r |B. DAWSON as a candidate for the office of Clerk of the Circuit Court of Monroe county at the next August election.
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szy' We are authorized to announce B. w.. ROBERTSON as a candidate for Constable of St. Francis Township.
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Thanks to the Hon. JAS. c. JONES, of Ter nessee, for public documents.
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IF We are authorized to announce WAI BlVEN as a candidate for Sheriff of Phillips county at the next August election.
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The Whig National Convention will be held at Baltimore on the l7th of June.
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I% We are authorized to announce JOHI R. MEL as candidate for Constable of s Francis Township:
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Eg7 We are authorized to announce CHAS. Il. EDWARDS as a candidate for Constable 1f St. Francis Township.
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For Constable.

IPWe are authorized to announce JAS. c. w. TOLLESON as candidate for Constable of St. Francis Township.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-05-26
THANKSGIVING Day.

The Convention ofthe Episcopal Churchof Fir-
ginia which was in session in Richmond .lastweel,
adopted resolutions for the appointment Of Com
mittee to menoralzc the Governor to unite with
the Governors Of other States in recommending a
day of Thanksgiving and Prayer, and directing
the Secretary of the Convention toinlorm other ac-
clesiastcal bodies in the State Of their action aud
request their cooperation.
We are pleased to notice this movement. Thanks
giving Day has almost become national festival,
Virginia being one of the few States in the Cnion,
whose Executives have hitherto refused or failed 10
recommend its observance. Everything approach
ing to union Of Church and State is certainly to
be deprecated; but the extreme scns;tiven,ss Of
our rulers on the subject, has always seemed to us
not little absurd. The day has long gone BY
when such union would be practicable, and the
various religious denominations Of the State would
be foremost in opposing scheme having that OBJ
ject in view, as not only an Infringement upon the
rights of conscience but as injurious to the progress
of true piety Let us then have Thanksgiving
Day, with all It's social enjoyments, and wholesome
influences, and cherished associations
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-05-26
The Collins Steamers.

One OF the most interesting and important mat
ters discussed in Congress during the present ses-
sion, is the question of making an increased ap-
preparation to sustain the Collins line of steamers.
This question was before the Senate as an amend
ment to the Deficiency Bill, proposed by the Com
mittee on Finance the effect ofwhich is to increase
the numberofmails s voyageslro twenty totwen-
ty-six, and the compensation of the company from
$4,000 TO $4,000 for each trip. The existing
contract between f.. K. COLLINS, JAMES BRowN
and the United States Government. stipuateS that
abe former shall prosecute, between the ports OF
New York aud Liverpool, forty voyages across the
ocean, or twenty outward and inward voyages, an
nually, in steamships, carrying freights and pas
sengers on theirown account, and also public mails
90 soeoupt Of the United States and receive from
the Treasury for that service, tlree hundred and
eighty~fve thousand dollars year, which is E.
qulyalent to something more than $4,000 for each
outward and inward passage" The Company
have employed in the service four of the largest
and swiftest steamships in the world, which are
moreover liable by the contract, to be called into
requisition by the Navy Department, on any occa-
sion of necessity. They thus constitute valua-
be and almost seEsustaning addition to the mar
thine force Of the country.
- The Company find. however, that the enter
Prise does not pay, and unless Congress will make
the proposed appropriation they viii have to aba-
don it after this month In that event, the Cunard
or English line Of steamers, which is largely sup
ported by the British Government, will he left il,
Undisputed possession of the Ocean, and have a
monopoly in the business ofearrying passengers ard
the mails. The rivalry between these lines has
assumed the form of contest between the two ma
tons for supremacy in steamship navigation, and
the result is regarded with much interest on both
sides of the Atlantic. Should Congress refuse its
Farther aid to the Collins line, it will in effect be
the striking of our flag TO that of Great Britain
A question appealing thus to our national pride
cannot we should think be decided adversely
Senator Hunter, of Virginia, has been one of the
chief opponents Of the proposed increased appro-
Praton. He objects to it for various reasons, one
of which is that he thinks all interests prosper best
spos aasded competition.
The amendment was agreed to by the Senate
on Wednesday.
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power of pardonlng convlcts is the most delicate
one committed to the Executive. s. as an appeal to
1t is always addressed TO the wise discretion of that
department Of the Government it should be exer-
cised with very great caution and circumspection.
If the President of the United States shall deem
that he may exercise his high function Of Mercy.
without detriineui TO the public Service. cabinet
doubt that he will eagerly answer the appeal now
made. BY restoring an erring child to the arms of
his virtuous and griel-strcken parents. But if he
shall be of opinion, in view of the frequency of such
offences. that mercy 10 yon would be cruelty To
others, he cannot and ought not to exercise the
Divine attribute OF mercy to shield you from your
impending doom.
Standing. then, as you are upon the threshold Of
the Pententary. it is fit that shnuM improve the
occasion, by addressing to you few words of part
ing counsel. Let me conme You 10 use wisely
tire time you are destined to spend in confinement
in eXpiation of your offences Resolve to lead
new life when your Incarceration shall have end
ed: throw Yourself rnrescrvedly on the mercy and
goodness of God shun as it were a basilisk, the
evil eye of the vicious companions whose associa-
ton corrupted your principles and betrayed You
into your fatal error, and we may vet hope that
YOU may re-establish your claim to the excellent
character you formerly bore, and that You will live
to heal the deep wound YOU have inflicted in the
bosom of parental love.
1t only remains TO pronounce the sentence Of the
law, which is: That you John Santmyer and
VIM. H. Haines. be taken hence to the public
Penitentiary, in the Districtof Columbia, and be
there confined at hard labor-you John Santmyer
for the term of two years from the first day of
June. 1852, and you William II. Hancs for the
term Of ten years from the same date and that you
each pay fine Of one dollar to the United States.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-05-26
Bri,iss, Reviews.

LONDON QUARrERLY.-The April No. of this
Review has been received from MessrS LEONARD,
ScoTr s Co., the American publishers. The
con tents arc
l.. Sir Roger de Covery. 2. Walpole's Gar
iarA-l7l6 8. Diary Of Gen'l Patrick Gordon.
4. Recent Epics. 5. Progress Of Comparative A.
natomy. g. Bohemian Embassy to England,
Spain. &c.. in l4G6. T. The Canon the Musket,
and the Rifle. 8. California rers,s Free Trade.
9. First ten years of the Reign OF George Ill
10. Lamartine on the Hundred Days, II. The
Old and New Ministries.
NORTH BRITIsH REvIEw.-1,he February mum
Der has come to hand--contenss, i. The Works
of John Milton, 2 New Zealand, 3. The Life Of
Johu Sterling, 4. The Geology of the Surface and
Agriculture. s. The Literature of the New Tesla
ment. 6. Arctic Searching Expeditions. 7. Memoir
of Bishop Coplestou, s. Wesley and Alethodism,
Q. Progress of Popular Education in Great Britain,
10. France in January, 1852.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-05-26
Judse Brockcnbrougy,.

The position of Judge BRocKENBRoUGH in the
canvass for the Judgeshp of the Court of Appeals,
is such rs to commend him to the support Of every
right thinking man in the Section. Upon whatev-
er ground Judge SAMUELs proposed running be-
fore, he is now strictly party candidate. Judge
b., however, eschews everything of the kind. In
letter written by him to gentleman in Harri-
sonburg, and published in the papers of that place,
he says
Il cannot close my letter without entering my
most earnest protest against the doctrine of this
new light school Of democrats, that party politics
should control our judicial elections, and it should
be the duty of every friend Of our republican in
situations to do what he may to crush this mon
ster heresy."
We observe that some of our exchanges are ex-
pressing their opinion to the respective qualiica
tons Of the two gentlemen. Our opinion is not
worth much, hut it is worth fully as much as that
Of those who have been forward to give theirs,
we take the liberty saying that while Judge
SAMUELs might discharge the duties of the office
satisfactorily, Judge BBocKENBRoUGH, from his
superior accomplishments and legal attainments,
would adorn the bench.
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THE STAUNT0N SPECTATOR,
90 SrApNToy:.
WEDNESDAY. MAY Gs, 1852.
Tae Election

Tomorrow, the people OF Virginia viii proceed
for the first time to tAe election OF their various
County Officers and also to cast their votes fJr a
Judge Of the Circuit Comt and Court Of Appeals.
All who favored those changes in the organic law
Of the State. which have given to the people the Sc
lection Of all the public officers, will look to the
result Of this election with the deepest interest
We are about TO test the comparative merits of the
two systems, and it is all important that the peo-
pie should feel the magnitude of the trust commit-
ted to them. 1t has been contended, though never
by US, that the new elective system would result
in the choice of men Of interior qualifications, and
shis prediction will be verified or flsifed by the
result Of this election. 1t is of vast moment, then,
that all who voted for the adoption the new Con
stution should endeavor by the judicious exercise
Of its privileges, To exhibit the superior advantages
o. its provisions and attest the wisdom of the chan
ges that have been made. To do this every man
must cast his vote with an eye single to the public
good. There are bat three issues in this election,
AMI upon those three evCry vote should hang-''Is
he honest, is he faithful, is he capable?" Doubt
less all arc honest, all may be faithful, but there
may be some who are not as capable as others
II is plainly the duty Of the voter, to secc, the
best men, without regard to personal consdera-
tons Partialitics and prejudices should alike be
sacrificed and conscientious regard TO the inter
es!s of the County be taken the guide in the Us
sgament Of the important Offices. When two men
are deemed equally capable, relations of person
al nature may with propriety be taken into con
sideration; but as general thing it would be wei
for the public, to know no friends or enemies on the
day Of election.
We understand the attempt has been made ii
sohc quarters to introduce party politics, and tho
subject Of Reform even, into this election We
cordially trust all such attempts will be indignant.
ly trowned down. Such issues have as little to dc
with the election of County officers as they have
with the phases Of the moon Demagogues who
ape u be benefited themselves, may desire tc
raise the cry Of party, or to exhume the dead is
sues of Reform aud Anti Reform. but VIC apprc-
hand that such an effort will meet with encour-
agelnent from but few honest & intelligent people
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Great COhsciCncc!

We have printed at this office, for part only
of the various candidates for office, sufficient
number of Tickets TO reach if stitched together,
bout i,co miles This result is ascertained by ac-
tual calculation. Such printing up of paper has
not been known since the days of the Supple
ment" That was brilliant coup-de-tat of the
Viad;casor-that suggestion that each candidate
should have his name printed. He has laid his
more obtusc neighbors under lasting obligations
If they had all been printed blank, just one-ft-
teenth of the number would have answered. As
it is. or rather has been, each candidate has had
enough printed to supply all the voters in the
County-beside the spare ones which, we under
stand are scattered along most of the highways,
by-ways and crossroads in the County. For all
OF which we poor printers have been gettlng-so
much thousand.