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An Army of Grasshoppers.

An army of grasshoppers has made its appea-
ance on the northern confines of Guatemala and
extended into Mexico as far as Oajaca. 1t is
about three leagues long by half league broad,
and travels at the rate of twelve miles day
It has already traversed 150 leagues of country,
moving during the day and remaining quiet at
night and during the cloudy days, keeping near
the coast and never beginning its march until
or o'clock, when the sun is felt. Its prefer
red food is indigo and corn, and it has not touch
ed the sugar cane. It is described as being
from two to two and half inches long, of a
deeoe yellow color, and having four small wings
of the same color. similar plague took place
in 177l, when they invaded Yucatan and the
coast of Vera Cruz and New Mexico in formida-
BILE numbers.
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Execution of Thomas Connor.
ErIghtfuI and Horrifying Scene at TIA
ScahOId--Breafxing of the Rope.

BALrlMoRE, August 5.-The execution of Thos
Connor for the murder of Captain Hutchinson
took place to-day, within the Jail walls, in obe-
dieuce to the warrant of the Executive.
The gallows were erected above the level OF
the Jail wall, affording full view TO the speca>
tors who were assembled on the elevated grounds
in the vicinity, to the number of at least thirty
thousand.
Everything being prepared, the condemned
man was brought upon the scatfold at half past
eleven O'Clock, and behaved in the most comPo-
sed and firm manner.
The signal was given and the bolt being draTp'
he fell, but to the horror of the spectators, the
rope broke just above the fatal moose, and the
| unfortunate wretch fell TO the ground, distance
Of twenty y-fiye feet.
He was taken up insensible, when prepara-
tions were made for carrying the dread sentence
of the law into execution. The rope had been
| previously tested with a thousand pounds
which had probably strained it as to occasion
the accident.
SECOND DEsPArcH-J
! BALTIMORE, August AT twenty minutes
after II O clock the unfortunate man was swung
off the second time, and expiated the crime IOi
which he was sentenced TO death.
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seldom see anything in n Democrat l can ap-
prove, much less applaud, am constrained to
say that Maj. Breckenridge is one of the most
gifted men in the nation. He is very youthful
in appearance; tall and commanding, with black
hair and flashing eyes His gestures are rapid
and graceful, his language, pure and impassion-
ed and in every respect he is certainly a model
of beauty, manlness and eloquence. ] have
heard many speakers, from Daniel. Webster,
down to a Jealous Democratic leader in Erie,
but for pure, soul-stirring eloquence, J1hn c..
Breckenridge stands unrivalled. We're he a
Wing he would certainly be worthy to wear the
mantle of Henry Clay
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To Our Patrons.

This number closes our connection with the
s;NoUsTAIg SENTINEL" Hereafter, the estab-
lishment will be conducted by WM. B. SIPEs,
Esq, whe designs uniting the Democrat and
S.nfineg and increasing the size, the appearance
and general utility of the paper, as to make it
equal if not superior to any in the State. To
his charge we resign our trust, confident that he
will SO conduct both papers, when united, as to
merit the appreciation of the citizens of this
county. He has the ability, the private worth,
and unalterable attachment to the principles Of
the Democratic Party, to render complete salts
faction to our numerous patrons. He viii pub
lish a journal which, while it viii prove to be
The decided advocate of the interests of the
county, VIII recommend itself to your favor
from its moral, instructive and useful tone. If
incessant labor on his part, and well founded
desire to please, be indications of over abundant
success, he is certain to receive it. Oftenhav we
thought that one well-conducted Democratic
journal at this place was sufficient for the good
interests of the party therefore the union. We
trust that the same cordial fattering support.
so generously extended to us by our friends
may be bestowed upon our successor, whom we
know to be most worthy of the same.
Those subscribers who have paid US in ad-
vance will be furnished the number of papers
10 which they entitled, while to those who
have not paid, the paper will still be forwarded,
confident that all will extend to it a generous
aud enthusiastic support. We have endeavored.
during the two and half years we have edited
and controlled this paper, to discharge our du-
ties TO the best Of our ability; to promote the
harmony OF our party; to further its interests
ey compromise and union; to illustrate and
make manifest its doctrines; to increase the
wealth, happiness and prosperity of the citizens;
70 encourage the improvements of the county ::
and to treat our political opponents as fellow
men, differing upon points Of political faith
Whether successfully and courteously. or not
others may judge.
70 our kind, ever be cherish patrons for
the sustenance they have given, our heartfelt
thanks are ndered and the recollection of their
generosity remains through life
To cur brethren of the press. at home and
abroad, We feel grateful for the many fayors
cenferred-time cannot obiterate Dor new duties
change the remembrance
AND. j. riley
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Murder of a Cambri.

On Monday night, in Pkf,, afgh, about hall
past eleven o'clock, atahfp95A renn and
Hay streets. JAMES CoLLsS >riy, of this
eoanty ses and member of i 1sf ia Gnards'
| thro War, all'sfatally murder
ed ed. 4 pzs4lias mystery envel0ps this horrible
"a fair ..isd not the cine has been obtain
ed as to who was taesauthor of the fo'il deed.
The knife or dagger used by the perpetrator, en-
tered the heart of Collins about enc inch, after
which he ran some distance and fell before the
window of the Hay street church; he lay few
seconds and rose up again and ran TO near the
corner of Hay and Liberty streets, when he fell
again. Two watchmen, standing about sc yards
off, ran to him, as also Messrs. Renshaw, Rhodes
and Dusenberry who lived near and were arous-
ed by the groans of the dying man. A physi-
clan was sent for but ere he came the wounded
man was dead. He did not speak word. Mr.
Ogden states that when he first heard the groans,
he distinctly heard man running up Hay street
from Penn to Liberty. Two watchmen about
the time that Collins was discovered, started / n
search of t;ze murderers, but found no one in
the streets. a fsw days previous Collins had in
his possession pocket book full of twenty dol
SOiu ptSStS- JlS iidu 'tiIiNO0 iu tHO ois5 Oi
Friday last from New Orleans. The body was
recognized Tuesday, by James A. Jackson
formerly of this place, now of Pittsburgh, and a
brother soldier of the deceased The deceased
has not resided in this county for some time
He leaEes wife, formerly Miss Lieb) and one
child, Who reside the Portage Railroad, be-
TWEEN Pines No. and 8, in this county. This
mystcriots murder is most remarkable, but we
hope soms information may be obtained so to
bring the sIilty to justice. The Union of We'd
nesday stats, that there are some facts report
ed, which, t correct, wiz afford satisfactory
explanation { the affair.
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Expected Duel.

Bosrox, Aug. 5.--ln consequences of some re-
marks made by Mr.. O'Donohoe, the Irish Exile,
concerning mis- treatment by the Chairman, al
the Meagher- Supper, Mr. Treaner, the Char
man aforesaid, demands retraction- Mr. "
Donohue, through his friend Capt Malcaby' re-
fuses. 1t is reported that challenge ensued'
rsscoND pEsPATCK.
Rosroy. August 5iE.-O' Donohue was arrest,
sa NJ the adams House this afternoon, charged
with sending letter to Mr.. Trsanor, accepting
a challenge to iight somewhere in the neignoOr-
hood of Manchester, early tomorrow morning
Patrick o Donchue, publisher of the Boston n
lot, became his bail in the sum of S2OOo, TO aP
pear to answer, ana in the meantime to keep .no
peace. Warrant is out for Tresnor, VINO g. 60
the challenge. He is commander of the Mea-
CHER Rifles of this city.
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s~MR. JAMES BARR,

ESyMR JAMES BARR, of Hugh Barr, of
Philadelphia who had his leg broken some
weeks ago, but who had nearly recovered, was
driving a buggy down from the Summit on yes
terday, when the tire of the buggy broke and
frightened the horse, and Mr.. Barr was thrown
out and had his leg broken over again. The
fractured limb was set by Drs. Jackson and
Walters, and the sufferer, who is at Samuel Dill
Ions House, is doing quite well.
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This makes five Democrats and five Wings.
We have returns this morning from Mis-
souri, or Tennessee.
The ''Old Kentucky Homo" presents fair
and noble front. and her hardy Democracy have
fought the battle well. The election of such
men as BoSD and BEEGKENRIDGE will meet with
hearty response from the Democracy of the
old Keystone, who delight to learn of the sue
cess of two such firm, unchanging and radical
democrats. Previous to the election, Wing
correspondent of the Erie Gazette, writing from
the Ashland District, yields the following trib-
ute of praise TO the talented and gallant Breck-
enridge -
fletcher and Breckenridge canvass the dis
triet together, speaking cnce and sometimes
twice every day. l have often heard of Gov.
Letcher as an unrivalled stump orator, but he
must be heard TO be appreciated. His forcible
style and ma nner and his sinexh austibe fund of
anecdote, are ininitable, andthe effect upon a
promiscuous crowd Understandable. Heis a per-
feet veteran il the Whig ranks Although can
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LATEST DISPATCH.

LOUISVILLE, August 8-Suficient returns
been received of the election in this State to en-
able us to announce the following as the Ken
lucky delegation in the next Congress.
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Kentucky Election.

LOUISVILLE, Aug. 6.-The returns fromthis
State show whig majority in the Senate OF 8,
and in the House, as far as heard from, of Is,
with 20 members yet to hear from. If thereis
no change in these from last election, the Whis
will have majority on joint ballot of 30.
The news of last night settles the election oh
Stanton, Democrat, in the 10th district; and
Elliott, Democrat, in the 6th--maklng Demo-
Gratis elected certain. In the 4th district the
contest between Bramlette, Wing, and Chrsman,
Democrat, is very close, but the former is prob
ably elected by small majority
The Ashland District will probably be con-
tested in consequence of alleged illegal vot-
ing.
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B6F- ACCIDENTAL dreadful accident occurred
on the Camden and Amboy Railroad, Tuesday
afternoon, caused by collision of trains, which
resulted in the loss of FIVE lives and the wound
ing of number Of passengers Misses Meteor
mick and Buealer, of Harrisburg p. c. Martin,
wife and son Rev. James Puryiance, of Miss,
wife and child Mr.. Relica, of n. Y Mr.. Da-
Wis of NJ j.. Mr.. Roland of Norfolk Messru
Ebberman and Wentworth, of Phila., among
the wounded A nurse, several children, and
one German and one Irish woman were killed
Their names are not mentioned
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stay here in safety, ease end luxury, and know
that he was far away, exposed to all the dan
gers, hardships, and pryations of a pioneer
life?
"Nonsense Danger is the natural element
of man to seek it is the nature Of the crea-
ture -
ayes, mamma; but illness, fever, burning
thirst solitude, and helplessness, is not. And,
if thought that Mark were suffering all these
things in some wretched Western cabin, and
not near to battle his head and give him cup
of cold water, and to nurse and comfort and
soothe him, but separated from him by thou.
sands Of miles of mountains and plains, tell
you, mamma, it would nearly break my heart
1t is no use. must 60 with him. TO meet what
ever of good or ill Fate has in store. 1t can
have nothing else 30 evil as separation Oh !
feel rs if the worst calamity that could posi-
bly, befall me, would be separation from him y
Foolish girl You love that broad-shoul-
dered, robust man, as tenderIy az a mother
loves her babel
g love him with a tenderness and sympa-
thy that mako me tremblingly alive to his
least sorroY CT lghtcst pain; and yet mark
you, nlainn,s, with an csseem, with depth Of
respect with an honor that makes me aspire
to his appreciation as my highest good under
Heaven!r
"Oh Rosalie, will not farther oppose you !
Yet, if you only had strength to endure the
hardships Of Western life, should feel less
anxiety"
ado not fear. | shall be able to endure, be-
cause my good will is to it , and energetic,
because shall have good motive and heal
thy, because | shall be happy-because my
heart will be right and at rest for say it
again, because it is great deep, truth Out
Of the heart are the issues of hteI' Yes, out of
the heart are the issues of will, purpose hope,
health, strength, enterprise, achievement, Sue
CESS Out of the heart are the issues of all the
good Tor ILL that can come back to US in
time or eternity on earth or in Heaven"
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SOUTHERN SENTIMENT.

The readers Of the Era will remember that,
some time since, the Women of England,
through the Duchess Of Sutherland, sent On
Address to their Sisters in America. Although
this address was couched in respectful and
commendable language, it was assalled with
much bitterness by the Hunker presses, and
that an acrimonious reply was published by
Mrs. Julia Gardiner Tyler. We find in the
Evening Post the subjoined reply, which will
commend itself to the thoughtful and humane
throughout the country The Post says it is
written by lady "who is now over seventy
years of age, and for the last thirty-6ve years
has resided in the city Of New Orleans" that
she is zone of the most respectable and infu-
entail ladies" in that city, and is widely
known for her unassumng pie'y and active
benevolence"
AS an indication of right feeling on the
subject of Slavery, this letter is not without
Importance.
TO THE DUCHESS OF SUTHERLAND AND
OTHER WOMEN OF ENGLAND,
~ REPLY TO
I" The Afeetionate and Christian address Of
many thousands of Women Of Great Britain
and Ireland 10 their Sisters the Women Of
the United States Of Ameriea."
| have been waiting and watching to zee
who would respond TO this address, or whether
it would not be communicated TO US in more
formal msnner, till, at length, my longing Gu
riosity is satisfied by the appearance OF the
letter Of Mrs. Julia Gardiner Tyler.
This comes from the right quarter She
holds the highest position-the wife Of an Ex-
President--that our Constitution will admit
Of, and may with perfect propriety take the
lead in replying to tho address Of the women
of England to tho women Of America on the
subject OF African slavery. II is happily, how
ever one Of the beautiful features Of our 70
publican form Of Government, that--without
any conventional grsntywe are individually
soycreigns in matters Of opinion, and may,
with equal propricty, claim the same privilege
of expressing them, that she il entitled TO- with
no other fears than the loss Of popularity with
those from whom we may be so unfortunate a.
TO dissent.
Acting, then, upon these principles, ! shall
venture TO advance sentiments that will con-
fict with some Of my countrywomen's views.
Nevertheless, | am urged on to do it by the
sure knowledge that there are very many OF
them think may truthfully say a major
ity-some Southern women-noble specimens
who feel with me decided and unconquerable
aversion TO the system Of slavery, as i exists
Ia these Southern States and who would wish
20 10 be represented, and who are deeply
grieyed to wee the favor it obtains, not only
from those on whose heart, the spirit OF Chris.
tianity has not operated, but from profescd
followers Of Jesus Christ, Q portion Of whom
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Mary SOmerS was dead If she had com.
mitted great crime, she had made fearful ex.
piation. J, to whom her life might have been
benediction, forgave her, in the depths of my
heart for the sake of all she had suffered
And, this returning May morning, have writ.
ten Of her this brief memorial Although her
grave is many leagues away know that the
shadow Of the weeping elms and the dewy VIC.
lets are above il, and another kindly heart is
hushed beneath the greensward that covers
Louis Liaume.
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A VOICE FOR FREEDOM. /.

No. l.
While man in slsvcry's impious bond our brother
dares TO hold.
Say Christian can we calmly hear his tale of suf
fering told?
Our hope is in JEHovAH's power; His word to US is
And can wO leave our Fathers work for alien hands
to do
Shall we close eyes in slumber or lay our wsa-
pons down.
That the labors of the nde usy rob us Of our crown
The foe is our bulwarks; to us his trumpet calls
Must the hands that shake your pillars be strong to
build your walls
Up, Christians to the contest your right as leaders
claim
Let the troops that win the battle fight in Messiah
name;
Let the slaves with grateful voices, to liberty
stored
To coming generations tell, " Our help was from the
LORD
He sent bis people to our aid twas they our frOc-
dom won "
Thus glory to His name shall Aow from what your
work has done;
And the anthems of our victory through countless
ages ring,
From all the ransOmed minions-H osannah to our
King
Expressions walls are bravely built the towers are
strong and high
well-sheltered meath time -honorsd laws the firm
foundations lie.
Thu all oroan hanaath hia oh aina but hi
signs prevail
Talk of his wrongs in every cline, yet what can word
avail9
OF old whom ncnr to Canaans land tho chosen Israe
drew,
As strong the ancient CITY stood before his ainting
view,
He brought not weapons formed for war; but when
the trumpets swell
Rose mingng with the peoples shout, then the proud
city fell
truth found
round
Talk louder then till every stone break from the tot
tering wall;
Talk louder, for your words have power to shake il
till 1t fall
Speak on but not alone to man let Con your voices
hear
lie wants to bless you with His aid, and lends hi
willing ear;
Plead at His throne His promises 1--WE strengthen n
as we pray)
That love and peace shall ill the earth free rs tn
light of day.
From stronger bands DER freenep cast His grace m
| power can save,
And in one glorious freedom join the Master and th
| Slave;
Irvine round the banner of the the olive branC
of peace,
And while one soul in bondage hes, lot not our /
| bors cease.
What matter cen through fruitless toll should all OF
years employ,
When every rnnsomed soul awakes new hymns
| heavenly JOY
The sewers, at the harvest home, the roapers glad
| ness share;
While some must finish here the work some swell tn
anthem there
| But all united in one bond, no time change chi
The heritage Of life divins-the Brotherhood Of Love
The above pieces are from the pen of Miss CATH
ARiNE PRINGLR CnAI0. of Glasgow, Scotland -
Young lady Of high poetcal reputation in the city
her residcnces and first published In connection
with tho Anti Slavery Bazaar, recently held there
Tho readers of tho Era, doubt not, will admire
alike tho elegant versfcation and lofty sentiment o.
these poems and not least the earnest, devotional
spirit that pervades and sanctihes the whole.
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palace home in the South; and Mark Suther-
land, and Rosalie his wife, departed for their
log cabin in the West.
TO BE CONTINUED.
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CHAP. XVI.

With caution judge of probability;
Things thought unlikely, cen impossible,
Experience often shows US to be true,
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A week later, the bright sun was SHINING as
| recrossed the grsveIed walks on my way
from the city. The ash aad linden trees were
sparkling with the heavy rain drops and spring
flowers we're breathing perfumes in the genial
air Of tho May morning
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rr-ssasass..ss.szssssssa FROM PETER BURG

kRM-@H-Hn@0nd Richmond 10 tie Ithle Sniphuy
Springs Through in :aco days.
VNHE Virginia Tenn. Railroai Company now pre-
l. the quickest, safest and cheapest route with
increased facilities, before offered by any line to
the travelling public visiting the Virginia Springs.
Passengers leaving Richmond daily at 'cDckP NJ.
(Sundays exceptrd) by Messrs. Boyd, Edmond Cos
line of packets with experienced commandments the
next morning Mt O'clock, A NJ , by the Da'yle Rail
road meeting passengers leaving Petersburg at7 O'Clock
A. NJ. the same morning the junction of the South
side iuroad will proceed Ricos Station whore they
will find line of new and superior Troy Coaches, fine
horses and experienced drivers in readiness to convey
them with the possible dispatch, will reach Lynch
burg early in the evening in time have good night
and take the Cars of the Virginia Tennessee Raj
Road at o'clock A M next morning to Bonsacks, n
distance of F miles two hours in connection with
Parish & Co.'S old established line of Stages, well
known the travelling public for their safety and dis
patch. well supplied with Coaches horses,
accommodating agents and drversrendy to convey them
the Mountain ouse to supper, and after comorta-
bic nights rest the White Sulphur Springs before 10
o'clock the morning, the second day after leaving
Lynchburg.
Returning. passengers will eave Il e lite Sulphur
Springs 3 o'clock p M. daily, (SunLuys excepted)
Red Sweet and Sweet Springs at o'clock L. M. AMI
arrive at the Mountain HOUSE supper leaving the
next morning a, day light breakfasiing Scot
at Bonsacks at a o'clock p M-and Lynchburg at 81
p. NJ, leave Lynchburg evening by Packet at 8
o'clock p. NJ. for Richmond arriving the second
ing at o'clock A. Nor by stages at l21 A. Nor
from to o'clock in the morning and Souhside Rail-
road Petersburg and Dan lille Railroad Richm ond
arriving same evening at O'Clock p. M.
Rates Of fare from Richmond and Petersburg.
BY Boyd & Edmond's Packet from Richmond
and Virginia & Tennessee Railroad to White
Sulphur Springs, 49, 90
to Sweet Springs, 3. 90
Dy Danvc Railroad from Richmond and South
side Railroad from Petersburg, and stages to
Va Il Tenn. Rail Road to White Sulphur
Springs, $40 so
to Sweet Springs. " D. SO
THOMAS SHARP.
Sup't Transportation,
WITS Va.8 Tenn. r r.
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IA seribers intending retire from the Dry Goods
business in this city will from this day. offer their large
and eeennt stock of Staple and Funcy Goods at cost
for cash only. =#5lf
The Stock is Of the best offered In this Market
almost entirely new, all Of which purchased when
goods ut least 90 per cheaper than the
could be bought We have n splendid sssort-
rnent Of fine Black and Cooured French Cloths, Cas
mercs, Vesting and elegant dress Silks, Prints, Cling
hams. Berages, Irish innens, &c. All persons In want
Of real good goods at low prices will have chance.
No goods will bo sold and charged Our terms
are cash. B. IL. LEWIS 81 co.
Lynchburg July l8, 1853.
p S-Any person wishing enter into the goods bu-
buy bargain in the Stock, and get good
stnnd b. n. L. Il co.