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them 70 sppsshsaA seis ftsng ths iafne1s e
Messrs. Sswa m nj ID a1if1ss3nd although
General Sco1r was pefeona1ly free from the
objection, Tho impdtsd tsnde6ttie5 Of his friends
naturally deprived him pf = large vote. Ne
party can safely disregard sectional apprBhen-
sions. But without going into the causes
which have pFoduosd the result, the fact that the
Wings are powerlsss is very well stablished.
Their policy is, therefore. obvious: to gise the
Democratic party pledge that no advantage
will be taken Of their divisions, and bssiUw the
Wing support upon Democratic candidates
most competent to perform the duties Of the
offices to which they aspire. In this way the
public seFice must be greatly promoted; and
the important interests which the Wing party
has In the administration of the Government,
represented and respected. Opposition pre-
serves the organization of the party. Men are
chosen for family influence, local position, or
for their active asperity towards their oppo-
nents. The nomination is, ia effect. the cleo
ton; and since the incumbent has merely to
satisfy his party, he evinces no care to distin-
gaish himself in the discharge of his Office.
Hence nothing ia heard Of the representative
after the nomination. A powerful minority,
holding Its vote to be bestowed upon the most
mentorlous amongst its opponents. could al
ways detach sufficient number to secure
themselves from representative wholly in
different, often hostile. to their interests. They
might secure the election of Democratic mem
bers willing to receive an equal share of the
common domain from which Virginia is now
excluded. Possibly they might secure the
election of some who appreciated the CONNER
cial prosperity of their State-who would en-
courage its manufactures, not by protective
duties, but bV an earnest and INTELLIGENT ev MA
nation of the advantages which their State
possesses and presents-or who. comprehend
ing the great truth that railroad from Mem
phis to the Pacific would do more for their sec
ton than an annual Wilmot proviso could do
against it, would at least employ their position
to promote its construction
The State elections are, however, at hand.
and the result will determine the Wings upon
some general policy by which their devotion
to the principles of republican freedom may
contribute to the welfare Of their country.
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when he said: II have committed not the
slighle6t act dat shauN Go he punish
mentM exils1o DO visited upobn me-" If he
had bug bought what is hers altered it was
enough, Nhd SAxrA AsrA's WA not the nature
to forgixs it.
The @ture Of Mexico is now the problem.
That ~ annexation to this Republic would
necessarily be Of fatal tendency to us we are
not prepared to assert; but that it is an event
desirable for our own sake is far from our
thoughts. And yet in its selfsustaining power,
as we have elsewhere said, we have not the
shadow Of hope; nor do we belevein the
practicability of its returning to Spain, nor in
the possibility Of SPANS retainingit in peace
full subsection were it to do 80 :
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PnIscE GEoaas's CousrY.-The Upper MARI
boro' Planters' Advocate contains the following
items:
"We regret to learn that In consequence of the
great destruction by the fly the tobacco pa nts,
many planters will make no tobacco at all this
season, but will plant their land in corn The
crop in this county will necessarily be very short
one.
Church Burnt.-The Roman Catholic church
and appendages, known 'White Marsh in
the of this county, were burned to the ground
on Sunday morning last about three O'Clock
ings, furniture, and yestments. No satisfactory
cause has yet TRANSFERRED though 1t is supposed the
fire was accidental. The church was one of the
oldest. probably, in this State, and the buildings
"Hqi storm-The hail-storm of the 10th inst
was very destructive in the lower part of this
county, exceeding any thing like it that ever
occurred here. The fall crossed the Potomac
nottingham districts. was very devastating to the
crops. We have pot been enabled to arrive at
any estimate of thssdamage done, but the wheat
fields in the region Of the bail have been literally
cut to pieces The tobacco plants, not quite readv
for planting, have been very much injured, by
which the crop wifi be much retarded, and soma.
what lessened. The hail was unusually large.
being generally of the size of an egg or larger
The windows Of several houses in the lower dis
trlcts have been, OF course, all broken. We un
derstand that It fell with such force to leave the
weatherboarding of several dwellings very much
as 1t might be expected to look after shower of
bricks TIE only injury to persons, of which we
have heard, occurred on the Potomac river, near
Fort Washington. Four men out in a boat
and were so severely pelted to remain, up to
this time, in state OF considerable danger. The
principal sufferers in Piscataway are Bennett F.
EwVpn, Henry b. Hatton, stanislaus Bland ford,
and William Kerby. In Nottingham and MARI
boro' district. considerable injury has been sus
tanned by Thomas H. Osborne, Fielder Bowie,
Sa m opI Ma rt,da
and by Miss Mary Oden, Mrs. Mudd and MIRA.
Turton." .a-l ..a
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LEADERS OF THE CHINESE REBcLL1os.-A letter
from Canton of the 10th of March, published in
the New York Journal Of Commerce, intimates that
the leadership of the present Chinese rebellion il
ascribed to the French Jesuits. We quote an ex.
tract: ~"
"Of all the stories connected with the affair
none have been 80 persevered in from the COM
mencement as that assigning leadership and in.
huence to foreigners; and there really seem MANY
grounds for the belief They are called by many
the Christians, the God worshipers,' and it is
said that they observe Sunday. The latest takes
nese dress, but not talking the Chinese language
well, who are at the head of the rebel council of
war. and without whose sanction no step is taken,
These men are generally supposed to be French
Jesuits; and if Catholicism forms an element of
the combination, the further north they go the
stronger they become, that religion is more
widely ditfused in that quarter. Their success in
battle against the Imperalsts, and the military
ments, give additional strength to the superstition
of foreign aid"
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1853-12-24
r. EsE G I / E ID . n l 4 n !.
Connecticut and Pas>Gmfsic Rivers
Eai!read.
CHANGE OF TIME

Nm Nrr.rav, p,r, Z, Tram south viii
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-08-10
Noie TO the Editor.

IIBfHTY, AnRust DID, IoJJ'
Dear MeiDonald Tho publication day Of the sent-
mel being the day Of election, and wishing to
spread facts contained in the accompanying editori
al widely pos ibe among The people, PRIOR TO the
election. am induced tfessfass upon your kindness
by requesting Won publish the within. under your edi-
toris head accompanying with brief statement Of
the circumstances here suggested. Please publish IL
TO .norsow. This course has been adopted IN accord
with the es'ion of number Of gentlemen here,
who anSi,u. for the statement. made by Col Wing
Geld 60 Immediately before the people. shall re-
publish IL in the Sentinel on Friday Yours Truly,
H. RIDGWAY, Jr.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-08-10
arkansas ELECTION.
CHALLENGE 10 Fight a Duel.

BosroN, Aug. S. MIR. O'Donohue, the Irish
exile, was arrested at the Adams House this
afternoon, charged with sending letter to
Mr.. Treaner, chairman at the Meagher supper,
accepting challenge to fight somewhere in
the neighborhood of Manchester. early to.mor.
row morning.
Patrick S. Donohue, publisher Of the Bos-
ton Pilot, became his bail in the sum of So 900
to appear and answer, and in the meantime to
keep the peace. "A warrant is out for Treaner,
who gave the challenge. The affair grew out
of some remarks in which O'Donohue CON.
planned Of the treatment of Treaner at the sup.
per.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-08-10
THE LATEST NEWS,

NoRTn CAROLINA Ell EcTIoNs.-Itis rem.
ed that Sion II. Rogers. " hig, is elected i, i.
Raleigh District. over Venable and L..
democrats. His vote in Wake county w.
about equal TO both theirs.
Outlaw. whig has a majority of ISL in p.
auotank Camden and Chowan.
A dispatch dated Raleigh, Aug. 6, state. H.,
the whole oil the 4th district had been baa'1
from, and the result is. Rogers whp aoni ip
Venable. democrat, 4l34. Lewis, demo, -,
2453. Rogers majority only SO.
In the Sd or Wilmington District, it seo,.
to be pretty certain that VIM S. Ashe has boas
re- elected.
In the lst District the contest appears IN b.
close, and there are reports that Outlaw. Nh.
has been beaten by Shaw. democrat. D.
Missouri Election.
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 4 Later returns indca,o
that J. j. Lindley, wing, instead Of c. F. Jack.
son, democrat. is elected to Congress in the ID
District. The election of Samuel Carutber,
whip. in the 7th district. is confirmed TIL.
would make the next delegation in Conpres,
stand wings to democrats.
Arkansas Electioa
CLEVELAND, O., Aug. ga dispatch from
Helena, Ark states that Greenwood and War
rem. democrats. are undoubtedly elected 10
Congress.
NASHVILLE, August G.
TENNESSEE ELECTION For Governor-c
about one third of the State heard from. John.
son, democrat, gains over the Presidential cleo.
ton one thousand votes.
The Legislature IS doubtful.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-08-10

YELLOW FEVER IN New ORLEANs.-The
internents for the three days Of the 2Sth. goth
and 30th Jaly, were 3s3; Of which 3l3 were
of yellow fever. The intermen,s on the 3Oh
amounted to 154-l26 of yellow fever. Tie
Picayune of the 30th states that the physicians
considered the disease more mar ageabe.
The Picayune notices the death OF Stephen
Greenland, one Of the commercial editors Of
that paper, of the prevailing epidemic.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-08-10

THE REPoRT OF A SENATOR'S CONVERSION
TO THE CATHOLIC FArTH.-We feel bound to
put in word Of caution respecting the con.
version of distinguished American ST atesman
at Rome. Europeans make many mistakes i'll
speaking Of our various legislative bodies
They do not always distinguish Senators from
members OF the other House of Congress; and
If there are not more than one OF two Senators
in Europe just now, there are several other
very distinguished gentlemen Of the other
House, All we can vouch for is, that Cardi
nal Fransoni received an A mercan. distinguish
ed in political lie, into the Church on the Cd
of fully, ard that it reported in Paris tina,
he was a member Of the American Senate
Freenan's Jour
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-08-10

The flux of a most malignant character, is
now prevailing in the lower end Of Russell
county. We understand that near 70 persons
IA large proportion children-have died with
in the last month or two AT first the disease
was confined 10 single neighborhood, but is
now extending across the entire lower end of
the county. We have heard Of but little of il
in Washngton.-Ab. Virg,nian.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-08-10
Comfort far Homeley Women Beauty,

Comfort far HOmeley Women" Beauty"
avs Lord Kames, "s dangerous property,
ending to corrupt the mind OF the wife, though
t soon loses its influence over the husband
A figure agreeable and engaging, which In
spires affection, without the ebliety of love-
is much safer choice. The graces lose their
influence, ike beauty. AT the end of thirty
years, virtuous woman, charms her husband
more than at first. The comparison Of love Or
fire holds good in one respect, thai The fercet
it burns the sooner it is extinguished."
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-08-10

A young gentleman orthis town. says the
Vernon Banner. Came very near getting his
brains hlowed out with broomstick the other
day He was boarding in private family, in
which there is a rather attractive young lady.
AS he was leaving the house after dinner, one
day last week, in passing the window, he spied
the young lady suing in rocking chair. In
order to be soclable-a and perhaps TO quiz the
young lady-he remarked to her, Miss, you
look sleepy-as though you had lately fallen,
or soon will fall, into the arms of Morpheus"
The young lady, not perfectly Understanding
the meaning OF the last term took il that il was
the name OF some young man Whereupon
she told her mother how the gentleman had in
suited her, by saying that she had been hug
sc by Mr.. Morpheus. On the return of the
gentleman TO his boarding house, the landadv
attacked him with the usual weapon ola nat
ron-,old him that she would give him to un-
dcrstand that her daughter vas never in the
arms OF Morpheus or any other young man.
and notified him to leave the premises sans Ger.
emonie And the offending individual accord
lngy sought out another boarding house. Good
for him. Served him right, He had no bust
ness thus to insult an intelligent young lady.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-08-10

PORTLAND, Aug 4.-The democrats opposed
ed to Pilsbury for Governor, assembled in this
city in large numbers, marching through the
streets with bands Of music, &c. They nomi
mated Hanson P. Morrell. of Redfeld, now
land agent Of The State. as Their candidate for
Governor. The meeting was large and enbu-
sastic, and many Of the leading democrats of
the State participated in it,
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-08-10

The japanese porcelain is remarkable. A
ate writer on japan says :-"Tha, tea-cuI S
re especially worthy ofa,tenton. have seen
Tea cups dozen of which with the saucers
xouldnot weigh three ounces They are really
transparent, and so thin and delicate
hat one ould believe the dropping of piece
of sugar would break them; nevertheless this
yery ,hinness gives them an extraordinary elias
.lcliy.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-08-10
Yours, in great haste,

During the bathing hour at Cape May, on
SUNDAY morning, party, consisting OF gen
tleman and Two ladies. " ere carried out be-
yond the breakers Their ,i'ua ion was most
critical, bu' they were most fortunately rescn,
ed 10y the life boat, and dragged on board
completely exhausted. The scene was thru
ling one, and created much excitement among
The other baihers
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-08-10

MOVEMENTS OF TRooPs.-Two companies
from Fort Adams, two from Fort Hamilton
and two Of the 4th regiment now stationed at
New York, have been ordered TO the Rio
Grande. in consequence Of the movements Of
Santa Anna upon Camargo.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-08-10

A British resident in Russia has recently
made a discovery which,ifal accounts be true.
promises to be OF great importance to painters
and varnishers. 1t is to the effect that the seed
of the tobacco plant contains over Is per cent
of its weight of drying oil, Of superior quality
and of easy extraction
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-08-10

An attorney about to furnish bill of costs,
was requested by his client. baker, "'to make
it as light as he could" "Ah," replied the at
torney. that's what you may say to your fore
man, but it 10 not the way make my bread.''
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-08-10

An exchange informs us that there is be
nevolen gentleman in Boston, who gives TWEEN
ly five cents for religious purposes every time
he swe ais! He has already id u new stee
pie on the Presbyterian Church,and is now en-
gagged i'll cussins up donation to the Hone
Missionary Society.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-08-10

A, the last special term of the Superior
Court of Barbour County Thomas Board was
convicted Of murder in the first degree for
shooting his nephew, only six years old. The
killing was admitted, but the murderer sought
to shield himself by plea of insanity. He
was sentenced to be hung on the 2sth October
next,
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-08-10

INDIAN HUNG The Cherokee Advocate
states that an Indian of Taequah was hung on
the 9th inst, at that place for murder His
name was Rising Fawn, and the murdered
man vas called Jesse Crt'enton The deed
was Commits, d during drunken fight.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-08-10

The U. S. mail steamer Atlantic sailed from
New York Saturday. at noon, for Liverpool
with lSS passengers 5. among whom is the Hon.
James Buchanan, u. S. MiDister to the Court
OF St. James. Hon, Pierre Soulo Minister TO
Spain, and Hon. Mr. Schoolcraft, u. S. Con-
sui to Rotterdam. She takes out no spe.
Gle
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-08-10

1T is gratifying" says the London Leader,
"to record thata second edition OF Alexander
Smiths Poems is TO appeor-gratifying be-
cause ofthe proof furnished by the large and
rapid sale of the first edition two thousand
pies)-ifproof We're needed that real poet
ny is no drug whatever theimitation may be-"
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-08-10
Three Negroes Sentenced to be Hung.
Sussex. C. II Aug D.

EDITORS OF THE PETERsBRG ExPREss-
The Three negroes charged with shooting
their master NJ. Henry Birdstrong, of this
county, on n night OF Friday, July 8, were
tried yesterday, Justices Briggs, Parsons,
Reeves and Epps presided. The girl who
placed the gun in the chimney corner was ac'
Quilted by the court at the request of the Com.
mr. nw'a all his Attorney. Mr.. Chs mbllss, OF
Greensvllle, who then introduced her as
witness. Upon her evidence the three slaves,
Buck. Harris and John. were found guilty and
sentenced to be hung at an early day.
Mr.. Birdstrong is rapidly recovering from
his wounds
Yours, in great haste, G.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-08-10

LUTHER G. CARRINGToN, a member Of the
last legislature from Loudon county, died in
that county on the 29th ul'.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-08-10

A New READING OF SHAKsPEARE-In
country tow n"down East'a Democratic news
paper was started, depending mainly for sup
port on the contributions of the faithful in
that reg ion. It's motto was
BE just aud fear rot - Shakespeare.
An old farmer, " no had been quite active in
pron oting the interests of this newspaper en-
terprise, took up the first number and COM
menced reading it, with laudatory comments.
As he read the motto, his face flushed with hon
est enthusiasm, and he exclaimed: Fear not
Shakespeare; no, that we won't, nor arg other
darned old Federalish'
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-08-10
-. C,,,.o.,o, lepee Of the N Y. Express
at'' WI i TIL, 1872


I cannot allow the FRANKLIN 10 san from
Have without a tribute to her distinguished
passenger the ParScess AcnILLE MuRAr' VINO
,ss endeared herself to all, by her many esli
nabe and engaging qualities leaving by her alb
ence most painful void in our social inter
curse. MAY she soon return TO la1den Inc
carts of her many friends. in this hemisphere
her noble frankness Of Character snd Inc
,arural charm and sincerity of her manner has
Won the entire regard Of The Emperor ana On
Ter recent arrival she dined at the 1u,lleries,
nd the Emperor himself presented his Trans
tanric cousin to the Empress. Il is grateful
believe that truth in its fairest form will
,revail over our vast contineni,-at least
.herever the Princess Aeblle proceeds. Her
discriminating judgment and truthful candor
will portray TO you the character OF this illus
rious person, free from The mis's OF prejudice
eekng to distort and deiorm every object
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-08-10
We have been presented by Mr.. John Bea

We have been presented by Mr. John Bea
yer Of Page Co, fine specimen OF wheat
which was raised by him this season. Last
al he received n'ne grains of wheat from Cal
iornia which he planted, and those nine grains
produced tcenty SIREN stalks, and the head OF
each stalk averaged one-huadred and thirty
SIR grains, making more than $50 per Cent
The neat is called the Chinese wheat. This
certainly "can't be beat. -Newma,ket Dem.
0crat.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-08-10

The Big Sandy and Lexington road, 40
miles long. will be let on the 10th Of August.
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-13

nERSONS at distance, addressing the Man
ayers, can confidently rely on having their
orders for tickets in the Maryland Lotteries
promptly filed
Bank notes on any solvent bank in the United
States received at par for tickets.
Bonds, TO heavy amount, are deposited with
the State to secure the payment of prizes. Draw
ings conducted in public, under the superintend-
ence of the State Lottery Commissioners.
We would call your attention TO the following
splendid Lotteries to be drawn under our man
agement, during the month of December. Any
orders you may favor with will receive prompt
attention, and be considered strictly confidential.
The Managers Official Scheme is always sent
from the Managers Office, with all the tickets or
dered, and the printed official drawing certified TO
by the State Lottery Commissioners, will be sent
same day after the drawing Of the lottery is over.
All prizes sold at the Managers Office are
cashed immediately after the drawing.
/ These Lotteries will be drawn each Saturday
Of the month, and we would suggest to correspon-
dents the proprety of sending their favors in the
early part Of the week. Should order be re-
ceved too late for the Lottery of one week the
amount enclosed will either be invested in that of
the succeeding week, Or returned to the CORES
pondents, according TO their wish.
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-13

SINGULAR PRoPHEcY.Some one has un.
earthed, from O'Meara's Voice from St. He
lena,n the following remarkable prophecy, said
to have been uttered by Napoleon, in regard to
Russia and Turkey Taken in conjunction
with the recent events, it is sufficiently curious
In the course Of 9 few yeqrs," said Napo
leon, "Russia will have Constantinople, the
greater part of Turkey, and all Greece. This
I hold to be as certain as if it had already
taken place Almost all the cajoling and fiat
terry which Alexander practised towards me
was to gain my consent t9 effect this object
would not consent seeing that the squili
bripm Of Europe would be destroyed. In the
natural course Of things, Turkey must fall to
Russia. The gEeater part Of her population
are Greeks, who you may say are Russians.
The powers II would injure, and who could OPP
pose Il, are England, France, Prussia and Aus
tria. Now, as to Austria, it will be easy for
Russia to engage her assistance, by giving her
Servia and other provinces bordering upon the
Austrian dominions, reaching near to Constan-
tinople. The only hypothesis that France and
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-13
n ENTLEMEN wishing to provide them.

ENTLEMEN wishing to provide them
NJ selves with superior READY-MADE
CLOTHING and FURNISHING GOODS, will
find that they can be suited at our establishment
with any style, ,color or quality Of garments, adapt
ed to the present season. manufactured in the most
substantial manner expressly for our sales, which
we will warrant in all cases to prove as repre-
sented. a0 #
BOYS CLOTHING.
u We have the largest and most superior assort-
nent in Washington, suitable for children and boys
from four to sixteen years eff age; consisting Of
Overcoats, cloaks, Talmas
Jack roundabouts, pantaloons, vests
Shirts, drawers, undershirts GiEa Sss
Gloves hosiery, &c, of all qualities
I To which we would invite parents and guar
dians in search of substantial and well-made gar
ments. 4 ma
/ Gentemen's and boys clothing made 10 order.
WALL & STEPHENS, Fs
Penn. avenue, next door TO Iron Hall.
/ Dec l1--3t