Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-08-24

THE Anrnst ELECTIONS.

The August Elections.
KENrucKY.-The Congressional delegation
from this State are politically divided as in the
last Congress-fye Wings and five Democrats
one of the strongest Wing districts in the ota'e
having been lost by divisions among the wings
themselves, who kept three candidates In the neld
until it was too late TO unite their strength. Inc
names of the members elect are, Benjamin n.
Grey, Presley Ewing. Clement S. Hill, William
Preston, and Leander M. Cox, Wings; linn
Boyd, James S. Chrisman, John NJ. Elliot, >. Y.
Breckenridge, and R. H. Stanton, Democrats
The Wings have elected a very large majority OF
the members of the State Legislature, who VIII
have it in their power to elect United States Sem
atOr
TENNESSEE Contrary TO the first report, II
appears that Andrew johnson, Democrat, has been
elected Governor of this State, by quite large
majority. The Congressional election has result,
ed, we believe, in the election of four Wings and
six Democrats, viz: WIN. Cullum, Charles kea-
DIV, Felix K Zollicoffer. and Emerson Etheredge'
Wings; Brookins Campbell, VIM. M. Church
well. Sam. A. Smith, Geo. w. Jones, Stephen
G.. Pavatt. and Frederick P. Stanton, Democrats.
1t is stated that the Wings will have majority
in the State Legislature upon which Will devoive
the duty of eecting a United States Senator.
RESPONSIBILITIES have been elected to Con-
gress in each of the two new districts, making the
delegation from this State in the next Congress
stand four Wings and three Democrats, viz Sam.
Caruthers, John J. Lindley, John G. Miller, and
Mordecai Oliver, Wings; Thomas II. Benton, A.
w. Lamb, and John S. Phelps, Democrats. No
Legislature was chosen this year.
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pendent and four Democrats, are elecedto Congress
from this State The Wings are, Sion H. Rog
ers, John Kerr, and Richard G.. Puryear. The
Democrats are, H. M. Shaw, Thomas Ruffin,
VIM. S. Ashe, and Burton Crage. The indie
pendent, Mr.. Clingman.
ALABAMA.-The following gentlemen have
been elected to Congress: Philip Philips, James
Abercrombie Sampson W. Harris, VIM. r. Smith,
Geo. S. Houston, w. r. w. Cobb, Jas. F Dow
dell. Mr.. Abercrombie is the only Wing in the
delegation John A. Winston is elected Cover
nor, Democrat of course, and majority of the
Legislature are Of the same politics. Two Uni
ted States Senators are to be elected by this Leg
islature.
ARKAYsAs.--We have but few returns from this
State There is no reason 10 doubt. however,
that the Democratic candidates for Congress, A.
D., IL. n.
lecied.
TExAs.-This State also, we presume, has e.
lected two Democratic members of Congress,
George w. Smith and d. W. r. Scurry. A
Governor was also chosen, but, amongst the many
competitors for the Office, it is not yet known who
is the successful candidate.
THE VINO PARTY Nor 'FDEAD."-Theelec
tons in Tennessee, Kentucky and other Southern
States, prove conclusvely that the Wing party,
in spite of what the New York Tribune says, is
not dead. In fact, when we consider the over
whelming triumph of the Democrats last Novem-
her, tire results Of these elections may be regarded
as a great Wing triumph. Such, we may add, is
the opinion of the n. Y Herald also, one of the
most conspicuous advocates of the election of
Pierce.
A Wing party; therefore, there will always be.
That is as fixed fact, we take it, as that mega
tive must exist as long there is an affirmative.
Generally the WING party will be in minority,
at least in national affairs and that for the reason
that we are young and growing country, 1t for
no other. When the republic becomes older, and
more thickly settled. the spirit conservatism may
gain the ascendant in turn. But, even now, the
Wing party must, by law of politics, periodical
ly obtain the supremacy. A triumphant party in
varably falls into errors, and rs invariably oends
portion of its participants and hence accessions.
at such times are sure to be made to the party IN
opposition. These fountains of disaffectiou null
tiply, until the accumulated tide becomes rresst-
ible, the party in power gives way and the Wings
flow in and enjoy the land .-Philadel Bulletin.
The BEDFORD VALLEY SNAKE.-Two of our
citizens have visited the spot where this huge ser
pent was seen, with 4 view of capturing the mon
ster. They were unsuccessful but received abun-
dant evidence of his actual existence. They saw
and examined the skin he had shed, and found it
fully t,centy-one fee! sic inches long. They also
saw and cJnversed with Mr.. John Elder, a most
reliable citizen, who had met the animal face to
face. Mr.. T.. encountered him in a lane. across
which lie was lying, with his tail in one meadow
and his head near the second fence From his
dusty brown color, Mr.. E. mstook him for the
ridge pole of the fence until his horse started back
with fright, when the serpent reared up to the
full height ofthe rider and darted fire from his eyes
The horse instantly whired and dashed oil in a
larn, and by the time he could be brought back to
the spot, the snake had disappeared in the high
grass. Mr.. e. thinks he is between 70 and 30
feet long. Barnum may get him yet.-Cunbe'-
land (.Nd.) Journal.
O. The editor of the Richmond Mail, in re-
cent letter from this place, says
Slaunon is not without celebrities of lis own
Among these is the Hon. A. II. II. Stuart. the a.
Bile and distinguished Secretary of the Interior un-
der Mr.. Fillmore's noble administration. That
great man, Mr. Fillmore. who has more common
sense than any President we have had since Geo.
Washington, never showed better judgment than
in calling Mr. Stuart TO his councils. A saga
cious, practical, energetic statesman. answering
in his allegiance to Wing principles, yet temper
ate in his party feelings; prudent. wise and cour
teous, Mr. Stuart occupies an eminent and envia
BILE fame, among the bright and shining lights Of
our party and our country.
The CRYSTAL PALAcE.-The n. Y. CONNER
cial Of Tuesday says The Exhibition is now in
pretty good order, and the noise of breaking open
boxes of goods has nearly ceased. As there is sell
dom crowd present, good opportunity is offered
to inspect the thousands Of articles placed before
the visitor. The Palace is very quiet place land
the only music heard is occasionally from piano,
whose owner is DESTROYS Of showing its fine quail
ties, in order to make sale. The Statuary de-
partments seem to attract the most attention. On
Saturday last, 1886 visitors were admitted to tie
Crystal Palace, and yesterday. 4l57. The con
ia the Washinrton National Monumnnt