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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-11-16
STATE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.


Metropolitan Rall was crowded again on
Thursday night ythe members Of the State
Agricultural Society, The proceedings were
commenced by an able address from PROBES
scr Maupin of the University on the relative
connection between Chemistry aud Agricul
ture.
The election of officers for the ensuing year
was then held-when all of the present off.
GERS we're unanimously reelected We an
mex list of them:
President. Philip St George Cooke.
Vice Presidents --Edmund Rufin, Lewis
K. Haryie, Willoughby Newton. Thos. L.
Preston, John r. Edmunds, Samuel l.. Chris
tan, aud Judge George w. Summers.
Tieasurer.-W. q. Crenshaw, of Rich
mond.
1t was also determined to have perma
nent Secretary for the Socety-and the Ex-
ecutive committee was authorized to appoint
one Various subscriptions were then made
and resolution passed directing service Of
plate Of the value of $500 to be presented to
Mr.. G. 3, Williams, il consideration of his
gratuitous services SIS Secretary
After resolutions Of thanks to the Railroad
Companies, aud to the citizens of Richmond
for their hospitality, the Society adjourned
- RichmoR9 DTaI
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-11-16

y
B5@The Washington Sentinel continues, in
1 the face Of the Administration, to uphold the
| National Democrats Al honor to the cour-
age it displays 1t reflects credit on the conn
try aud the editorial profession.
( We subjoin a paragraph from late num-
Der
PuPEIe FEELiSa AND SYMPATHY IN FIR-
GINA AND THE SoUTH.--A systematic and
earnest effort is making to impress the country
with the belief that Va, has cast in her for
times with that partJ in N. T., known as the
Softs, but better known, because most PAIN
fully felt, in tho Soutf, AZ Ffeesoil ers. The
same effort is making to produce the belief
that Virginia and the South generally, APP
prove Of the course pursued towards Judge
Bronson, who, from events that have recently
transpred, has become the distinct and con-
spicuous representative Of the principles. the
prosecutions, and the trials Of the New York
national democrats. Virginia and the South
arc msrepresonted. We say 50, and we say
so most omphatically. Some presses, CATCH
ing the cue from prominent, disguised, but
in truth, real anti-southern presses and poli-
ticians, have approved of the course pursued
towards Judge Bronson, Governor Dickinson,
and The noble, incompatible and patriotic par
" to which they belong. These presses have
been deceived. They viii themselves find
tout, and find it out very soon. The masses
OF Virginia and Of the etitire South, syulpa-
thize cordially with their friends in New York
the national democrats. The soundest and
most influential politicians Of the s'outh--
those men whose opinions direct presses, are
with the same party in every feeling of their
hcarts--in every conviction Of their minds.
1t will not be long before this fact viii be-
come so distinctly manifest that no one can
deny it. The time is approaching-it is al
most at hand--when no paper and no poiti-
clan can stand up in the south and say, what
ever the form of the words lie may employ,
however ingeniously he may state it, that he
rejects the true and tried friends of the south
who are now 'spersecuted for righteousness
sake that he takes to his bosom and
his embraces, that pestilent crew of abolition
lists, freesoilers and fanatics, who know no
law, no constitution, no rights of property.
men who. if they get sway, will introduce an
archy and ruin in the whole country.
In confirmation of the truth of our state
ments in regard to the public sentiment in
Virginia, we have published many extracts
from papers and private letters. We publish
more TODAY, and intead to keep this mp for
some tho. Below will be found come 10
which we invite special attention.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-11-16
NOW AND THEN.

During the late Presidential canvass, the
Noew Orleans Commercial Bulletin, in an arr
tiele on the merits Of the two candidates, made
the following remarks:
"The Freesoil Democratic leaders Of the
North are regular portion Of the Democratic
party, and Gen. Pierce. if elected, viii make
no distinction between them and the rest of
the Democracy in the distribution Of the off,
cial patronage. and in the selection OF agents
for administering the government"
The Washington Union Of October 3, 80,
after quoting the above, denounced it as one
of those gross and unblushing forgcrics BY
which the Wing leaders and organs have made
their canvass memorable as tue canvass Of
frauds"
What the Union then dcuuoncod as "un-
hlushing forgeries," it now advocates as the
fundamental and true Democratic policy
Nat Int
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-11-16
PUBLIC SALE
OF VALUABLE PROPERTY.


DURsuANr toa decree Of the County Court
1 of Berkeley, IN n cause pcndingin said court,
between James II. Robinson aud others, plaintiffs
and Richard BrandfG and wife and others, de.
PENDANTS the undersigned, Special COMMISSIONS
named in said decree, vii expose TO sale ut pub.
lie auction, IN front OF the Summit House Iii He'd
gesyilc, Saturday, ne 3td day of December nes
the following PROPERTY, being the real estate
Of Samuel Robinson, decd, ~ TO which he died
intestate--
j, A FdLUT4BLI T-4NNEAY in, Tedgesyille,
being conspicuous lot of ground, with Curry.
ing shop, Bark House, good well Of water and
Is Nats,--the whole in good order and repair.
3 A Palifaife Lot ef Ground, in IIedgesyille
with Cooper shop erected upon it w
2. A Ia, in aedgcssille, unimproycd by build
ings adjoining the property now the residence Of
Mrs. Rebecea Robinson.
A. a Tract Of Land, near lIcdgcsyille, purchased
from John Westenhayor's estate, containing 10
Acres, 3 Roods, and 81 Poles; mostly cleared, un
der good fence, aud in good state Of cultivaton
8 a Tral Il Land, on The road from Hedges
vile TO Bath, part Of the farm formerly belonging
TO Joshua Chew, containing from 1910 90 Acres,
II Each Of the Lots will be sold separately.
1.-THE sale will commence at II O'Clock.
Terms n Sale Jgesertbta6g Tie decrff-- 0ns-thrl
OF the purchase money in cash on The day Of sale;
the balance to be paid in two equal installments
due, respectively six and twelve months after The
day of SALE TO bear interest from tie day Of sale,
and to be secured BIZ the bonds Of the purchaser
and q deed Of trust on the premises
EDMUND p. HUNTER,
Nov 10 1883 Spcl coa'r
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-11-16
LIST or LETTERS

REasINlNa 10 the Pest Ofgice al Martinshs,.
which II not taken out hy Tho end If the apas'
ter viii be sent 10 The dead letter Office
B. Miss Susan Bowers. Peser Bowers n
Barnett. aIarth Il islsssiug. YIN 4 ilrswn
CA ClereaYer. Maria Chambers, ] ]
Clark.
DID Henry Dekerson. Nicholas Des)ev
James Dyche, Geo " Deole
f. Samuel " Evans. Hiss Caroline Ma.
sell. Rev I VI Edwards
F--Christian lra8khouser. Ell Flemins
G-Jaiaes Greves. Joseph II Grades
John Glceson.
II Edward Hillory, Henry ncherlme
Miss Mary Il Hammond
III lntyre.
j. Daniel Jcts.
K Edward Kelly 2.
/ mir iIangbamer. Mrs Rebccca .syor,
M-Joscph McCaskey. leo " NIerlcles
Henry Montgomery. Isaac Meacrs.
N--Wm d North.
o. Hugh i 0brien.
P-Chass w poisal Miss Priscilla Page
R--Charles Rhode
S--Jcnathan Slime, George Shumaksr
Miss Harriet Sly. Adam Shipa.
u Mrs Mary UndcrhiM.
VIC w Wister, Geo Wolff, Sam'l Wed.
die, George Whells Enoch Wilson, Christian
Wagennast. John w Wicnbrcnner
Theodore zeaman
Persons calling for the above Letters, win
please say they have been advertised, other
wise they may be forgotten
SAM'L ALBURTIS, r.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-11-16
raug nAxs I.ArEa FaoM auaarE..

4
The steamer Baltic arrived At Ncw York
% Monday last. With Londea ana Liverpool
dates Of she I'd inst Among hsr passengers
I is Senator jones. Of Tennessee.
/ The Eastern question is still involved in
mystery, BY this Arrival we have nothing
on the subject bat another series Of consra-
/ dietory statements, siss
a Vienna dispatch announces that there
bad been an armistice agreed upon between
the Turks and the Russians for an indefinite
period. This Dispatch materially advanced
the price of English and French funds.
/ 1t was reported that satisfactory dipio-
matte note from the Four Powers was on It's
i way to Constantinople and tbatthe supposed
armistiee was to allow time for its acceptance.
THIS further strengthened tie funds.
1t began to be ruinorcd however, that the
50 called armistiee was only conditional or
der to Omar pacha not to commence hostili-
ties till November LIST. If be had not already
commenced This depressed the market
Another telegraph dispatch, apparently au-
thentic, states that the Turks had crossed the
Danube in great force, near Widdin, and oc-
cupied kalafat with the intention of assailing
the Russians, and that the latter were con-
centrating around Kalafat to attack the Turks
The London Times has a despatch from
Constantincple, dated the 22d, which states
that the Austrian Envoy bad submitted to
| the Sultan the draft Of new note above re.
ferred to, which had been accepted by Rus
STA.
The London Times still thinks that nogo-
tiations may prevent general war
BREADsTuFPs. Prices by the America are
generally well supported, without excitement,
varying but little from Fridays quotations.
The demand for wheat and flour is mostly for
the best qualities, and the tone of the mar
ket follows closely the tenor of the adyces
received from the East.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-11-16
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STANDARD EDITION OF THE BIBLE.

We are much surprised to find an earnest
article in the New York Commercial Adver-
tiser and similar article elsewhere, on the
subject Of the received translation Of the Bi.
BILE, written on the supposition that the Gen
eral Convention Of the Episcopal Church has
entertained the project of an amended trans
laf,on This is a great mistake. The OBJ
Jeet proposed has merely been to fix upon a
standard edition Of the commonly receired
oerSioa kaouR as that of King James with
a view to the exclusion of typographical err
rors. And tie only question has been which
edition Of this version may be most relied up
on Tor the purpose. - Southern ChRrehman.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-11-16

Esy-We invite special attention to the fol-
lowing extract from letter Of AUsDUnN
BIRDsALL, of New York, a controlling politi
clan Of the "iar6" school, and a confidential
friend of Hon. DANIEL ). DICKINSON. 1t
distinctly dscloses the position Of Mr. Mar
cy-as Soit-and furnishes key, perhaps,
to the late conduct Of the administration to-
wards the genuine Democrats of New York
Read it, Democrats as well as Whigs-aud
if you can find in it nothing to cause alarm
for Southern interests, we may yet have some
hope that our fears are groundless;
During all this time Governor Marcy has
looked on with evideat satisfaction He has,
in fact, dictated as high priest at this bloody
altar, and proclaimed to the country that the
party in New York was united aud harmo-
Nous" He has cried peace" when he saw
and knew that national democrats were being
struck down by freesoil treacbery
"But these traitors TO the Constitution and
the Union demanded of Governor Marcy the
immola;ioe Of Mr., Dickinson and bis friends,
as one of the conditions OF this unholy coali-
ton. Marcy 5 hopes in regard to his final in.
corporation with the freesoilers dates as far
back as the call for the Rome convention -
His contract with them, made in Peter Gag
gers Office in Albany, bears date in 1851. -
by the terms of tdat contract, Marcy was to
become the candidate of the freesoers for
President. II nominated and elected. the
power and Influence Of bis administration were
to be used to place the .rcesuil faction IN this
State in the aseendent lie was 10 place
himself in the keeping q. teeseil leaders -
Such were the terms Of the arrangement 50
far as this State was concerned.
''Nlarcy failed Of the nomination for presi-
dent although supported with all the energy
that the hope Of "spoilsR always gives to that
Office hating faction. Tho national democrats
in the convention from New York --the I'M
mortal eleven, with Dickinson at their head
stood in Marcy path to the white house, and
prevented the foul conspiracy by which tie
national democracy Of the Empire State wer,
to be crushed beneath the iron heel Of freesoi
ferocity Franklin Pierce was nominated il
his stead--a man whose anteccdents gave n,
promise Of favor to coaiitiouists and traitors
The proceedings Of that convection and tb,
circumstances attending the nomination o
Gen Pierce, are still fresh IN the recollection
Of the whole country Every intelligent maj
knows to what influences in that oonyentiol
DO is indebted for the place he now occupies
The national democrats from this State in IA,
convention could have produced the nomina
tion Of Marcy, had they chose to do 500
Marcy himself has said and written Bu
bis "freesoil contract" was an insuperabl
barrier Pierce was, not only nominated, bu
was nominated against Marcy. The fna
struggle was between Marcy aud Pierce. =
Pierce was nominated. because he was be
lieyed to be uncontaminated with the frcesoi
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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-11-16
THE FAIR.

The Richmond Mail, in relation to the
State Fair held in Richmond last week, says
sThe experiment Of a great State Agricul-
tural Fair in Virginia has now been fully tes-
ted, and has succeeded beyond the expecta-
tons of its most sanguine advocates. We
confess to feeling glow Of honest pride and
exultation at the reflection that nothing seems
TO be wanting TO render The present oxhibi-
ton full and complete in all its parts. We
look to it as harbineer Of glorious results
for the future, as the dawning Of new era
in the history Of our good old Commonwealth
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-11-16
AMERICAN WOOL.

Peter A Browne, of Philadelphia, in Y
communication to the Richmond (Na.) Wing.
asserts that be can show that "as fine fleece
can be procured in the United States as in
any portion of the world" lie says that hn
has 10 his possession wool grow n in Allegha-
ny county, Pa. by VIM Han, which meas
ures from l-2lS5 to | $500 part of 40 inch,
while tho finest wool 10 the collection sent TO
him by the king q Prussia, and the finest
among the specimens sent to him by the king
of Saxony, measures 1-2ls6 Mr.. Browne
denies the correctness of the decision on the
subject at the Londbn Crystal Palace Exbi-
bition, and produces facts to show that the
jury on wool did injustice to the specimens Of
a merican wool exhibited.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-11-16
ANOTHER COALITION.

After nine ballotings. the Legislature Of
Vermont have succeeded in electing U. S,
Senator, in place of Mr.. Phelps. Wing =
Judge kellogg (Dem. is the successful can
didate, aud was elected by three rotes over
bis Wing competitor. Judge Golamore, The
election it seems was effected by coalition
between the Frcesoilers Is there no Cabi-
net officer to take Vermont under bis charge
and preserve her Democracy from an terror
worse than crime Z" Mr. Secretary Cush
ing should baye made his manifesto central to
the New England States.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-11-16
Commercial 1scfor0.
Martinsburg Market, Nov. rs.
ALTImonE pnIoEs ouRnEN4

BALI MORE PRICES CURRENT.
FoK THE WEEK Espiso NOV. 70, is5s.
Reported by Randolph 4 Latimcr TO South s,te.
APPLES Are arriving freely and sell at 50 to ST
per Bbl
Butter Tho stock is very large and markets
dull. We quote Glades at Ia to 90 cts.---
Roll IS to 20 cts Common 10 to / q Is cts.
BAcoS.-The market is without animation
Sales of Shoulders at ~ to cts. Sides
8 to 81 cts. Hams 10 to l21s cts.
BucKwnEAT.-S Sales at 81 so to 50 per 100 lbs.
CATTLE. The offering on Monday last was about
$500 head---15oO of which were sold at
s2.25 to s375 on the hoof-equal to $3.50
to S725 nett, and the balance were taken
out ofthe market.
Corn Sales of old at &C to es cts for white, and
IS TO II cts. for yellow.
CLovERsEEp.-So demand. Held nominally at
$780,
DRIED FRcIr Sales of Apples at 81 to $3.50 per
Blu, Of IS lbs. Peaches at 81 rs to 81 per
Blu; of 80 lbs,
FLouR--The news from Europe continues favora-
BILE and our prices are advancing. Large
sales have been made during the week at
81, and many holders are asking more.
FLAxsEgD.--In good demand with sales at 81 %
10 $3.50. f'
HOSTILE receipts are large and prices decli-
ming We quote IS rs to SO. Killed hogs
are bringing IS so to Sc.
LaRD.sales Of Bbls. at II to 1875 cts. Kegs
1917 Ia q cts
0ATs--Salcs at 40 10 As cts
Rye.-- Sales Of Nd, at 75to so cts, Pa, IS to 90
cts,
PoULTRY.--sales of dressed Turkies at 10 cts. per
H. Other kinds cts.
TALow = Sales in Bbls al 0 cts Cakes at 10 cts
TIMOTHY sEED-No demand We quote nominal
~ at S. so.
woo1.--Sales ofwashed at 80 to 30 cts Tn
washed at 90 70 p cts.
WHARF.-The demand for shipment is very active
and prices are advancing. Sales Of inferi
or to good reds at 1io to las cts. Good Il
prime 81 as 10 81 So. White ST IS t.
81 60.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-11-16
COUNTERFEIT COIN.
,e New York papers state that tb

The New York papers state that th
American twenty five cent peices havd been
extensively counterfeitcd, aud large numbers
of them are il circulation. When not much
worn they are good imitation, with one ex-
ccption; the milling on the outer edge is badly
done They are run in molds and the creases
are not clear and show, on particular exami-
nation, that they are not made in.the manner
of genuine. After use they become dark al
most as copper; but a large number Of them
are in circulation that look well, and all new
quarters should be examined closely.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-11-16
--.,,>>;M ARTIHSGTRG: $780,.
WEDNESDAY iI0Rslse, s0VEMBER ls, 1853.
THANKSGIVING.

Almost every State in the Union has fixed
upon Thursday, the 9th day Of the present
month, to be observed as day Of general
Thanksgiving. In some sections Of Che coua-
try, the custom Of setting apart one day IN
thc year as a day ofpraise and Thanksgiving
to the Author Of all our blessings, has long
prevailed. And Why should this not be 70 !
Why should not every State thank God for
his goodness in giving us 50 rich an inheritance
freely to enjoy, for protecting us from war,
pestilence and funine. Civil and religious
liberty have been youchsafea TO W, and the
work Of our fathers the UNiTY Of our coun-
Try has been preserved. Surely, to Him, to
whom beiongeth s.the earth and the fullacss
thereof for his manifold acts of Geniiiccnce
the people of his care, some public manifesia-
ton Of gratitude is due. We regard this
matter as one Of no small importance, and
think it not only becoming, but our duty as
nation to recognize the boundsul 6iver Of
all we possess, by simultaneously raising The
nations voice in accents Of praise and Thanks
giving. No nation has ever had 50 mach TO
be thankful for rs our own. In early times
the God Of Battles made our infant weakness
strong, and has presided over our nations
destiny, and viii 80 preside for our own aud
others good while we recognize and fulfil our
obligations 70 Him. Why is 1t that Virginia
has hitherto failed to unite with her sister
States in the performance Of a duty SO man
ifcst, and publicly recognize her dependence
for whatever Of good size enjoys upon the
bounty Of Heaven Has she nothing to be
thankful for Is it nothing that she enjoys
peace and plenty that all that can conduce
to the comfort and happiness Of raan, are hers
in the greatest abundance TO her much
has been given. Let not the sin Of iugrati
tude be laid to her charge.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-11-16
Rev, C w. ANDREWS



Captain Fordham of the American whaling
barque Harriet Thompson, recently arrived at
San Francisco. from the Arctic regions, has
communicated to the Commercial Advertiser
Of that city, The following interesting ntelli-
gence in regard to the search for Sir John
franklin:
Capt Fordham thinks that all further
search for Erebns and Terror is useless On
the 10Th Of August be saw one Of The ships
OF the searching expedition, supposed to be
the Plover. She was then in the Arctic Sea,
between the Prince Of Wales Head and the
Diomede Island She was bound north, aud
would probably winter in Ployer Bay,
(namcd after hero which was her place of
refuge last winter Captain L exchanged
signals with her. but the signals were mutt
ally misunderstood. At the time she was
seen, the sea was entirely clear of ice, though
the dense fog, which had hung over the wa
ters for two months, still prevailed. Another
| ship belonging to the exploring expedition
was in Port Clarence on the 18th OF July.
| Capt. f. held conversation with the Es-
quimaux Indians at places whore he landed
with bis boats. So many expeditions had
been sent there during the last Eve years,
that many Of them could talk intelligibly on
the subject Of Sir John Franklin Their ar
guments were such as to discourage all fur
tber search for the missing navigators
II was thought by such whalesmen as have
uavigated these regions, that the Erebus and
Terror were not crushed by any icebergs or
field ice. but they were capsized By being
forced upon the surface Of partially submerged
ice IL was the opinion that The exploring
expedition could not penetrate further this
year than u deg. N The Arctic Sea has
been unusually clear Of ice, and the winter
has been comparatively mild The noun
tains surrounding the Arctic Sea showed but
little snow at the time the whaling feet left /;
not 50 much as seen on the Aleutian Islands
two mouths since
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-11-16
EXECUTORS SALE.

FUyIIE undersigned. Exec utor Of Silas Har,
Il Ian, deed will sell al public auction, 10
the highest bidder, al Spring Hill. two miles
east OF Hedgesyilie, on 1harsday. dc Isl day
Of December neat, the following Personal
PROPERTY 10 wit:
head d Fork Horses, three Of them being
good Brood Mares
] Riding mare, and faoo Coils;
20 head Of Cattle, & of ,rhich are .fal;
.a5ou 40 Hogs, sLout 20 Of achich are fat;
rs head Of Sheep;
together with all scrts ofFAaMtvG imrLEMENr
such as Wagoes PiougLs, Hany,rs, Gears, SC /,
eg-At the same time and place. will be hued
out fol iheensuing year. the SEaYAsrs belong
ing 10 the estdte Of said deceased.
The terms .&aale will be, a credit OF nine
months on aI71s3hps above IS, the purchaser
giving bond ssw1& approyedssecurily under
e '4e' s % Be ssl~s q s sals a'e
Nov. l6. Admir-
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-11-16
MARRIAGE FEES.

A convention or editors and proprietors of
newspapers in Western New York, was held
at Elmira, a few days ago, and among the
Rtfom principles" adopted by them we
the following:
.sThat no price be established for inserting
marriages, but that publishers, like clergy
men, leave amounts Of compensation to the
liberality of the bridegroom, which we feel
will be regulated according TO the estimate
he places on his Care Sposa r.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-11-16
PREMIUM TO A NEaRo pLouGnsIAN.

Our readers no doubt observed in the list
Of premiums published in TIE Dispatch OF
Saturday, that the first premium for plough
man was awarded to Mr., r SIMPSONS negro
mann Randolph" who managed his four
mules without lines This circumstance ex.
|citcs no comment here as anything strange
or wonderful but it is one Of the many facts
oe every day occurrence, which disproves the
allegation Of The abolitiouists, that the negro
of the South is exiled from the pale of hu-
manity, justice, and all kindly sympathies.--
We question very much whether be has hall
the chance for fair play, or half the real prac-
teal sympathy, in the Northern dntes that
he daily and hourly experiences from the
'despots and monsters of the South--Rich
moad Dispatch