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Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-11-29
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ingtoD City.
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III about the first OF June next, IN the City OF
Washington, the publication of a weekly news
paper, 10 be called the SPECTATOR, designed for
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party conventions; interesting miscellaneous and
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wilh original articles upon the leading topics OF
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the operations OF the Executive Departments, to-
geiher wf1h a weekly list of new patents, will be
found in its columns. A large portion OF is
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as occasion may require always keeping carefully,
II view the interests Of the country, growing out
OF foreign as well as domestic affairs.
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annually Of 4l6 pages. Each volume will be &C
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GTRAW HATS.-we have now opened
- our Spring supply of Straw Goods, and are
prepared TO show a full assortment. All our
goods being bought for cash, we are prepared to
sell at the lowest prices. STEVENS'S
May 3-3if Sales Room, Browns Hotel.
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rDuE uEALING OLE THE NATIONS. },

Charles Linton; with an Introduction and
Appendix by N. p. Tallmadge. Published by the
Society Tor the Diffusion OF Spiritual knowledge.
New York, / large octave volume, price 81 so.
For sale al
TAYLOR & MAURY'S Bookstore.
May 8 near 9th street.
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UNIV UNTHYs NAIVE w Ines and Brah-
IL dies. Il have just received, and keep con-
stantly on hand, Sparkling and Dry Catawba, the
Sweet Isabella Wines. aud Catawba Brandy.
These Wines are made from the pure juice OF the
grape, and pronounced 10 be the most wholesome
beverage muse. b. JOST, Agent.
Also, Importer and Dealer in all kinds of Wines,
Liquors and Cigars, ISL Pennsylvania Avenue.
Jan. 30-2aw3m&
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h st. Andrews Society of this city will
celebrate their first anniversary at Carusi's Sa-
loon tomorrow evening
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4 Aw NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Court

ofthe United States--IOBERr ]. WALKER
and LOUIS JAN1N have formed a copartnership
under the name of WALKER IL JANIN,' for the
argument of cases in the Supreme Court OF the
United States at Washington city, where both
will attend throughout the future sessions of thai
court. They may be addressed al Washington,
New York, or New Orleans.
Jan ls-eo3m
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VARIETY BOOT AND SHOE STORE.
v AIDES ALPINE ROOllS--Lusf re-

u ceived a superior lot Of Ladies' Black and
brown Alpine Boots, together with a large and
general assortment of Ladies, Gents, Misses,
Boys, Youths, and Children's Boots and Shoes
for sale by GEO, BURNS.
$40 Pennsylvania avenue,
Adjoining Patterson's Drug Store.
Dee lNeWso
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COALi COALi
NHE undersigned Is prepared TO deliver
L White and Red Ash COAL Of the best qua
lily, at SO so per ton (22i0 lbs)
II. c. NARROWER,
Sd street, ID door south OF Pa. avenue
July 24-tE
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JONAS H. LEVY,
Importer and Dealer
WINES, LIQUORS, sEsARs,

WINES, LIQUORS, sEGARs,
AND
FINE GROCERIES.
General Commission and Forwarding
Merchant,
No. 474 Penn Avenue, two doors below u. 5.
Hotel,
WASHINGTON CITY, d. c,
III N. b. Country Merchants are requested 10
give me a call before purchasing elsewhere.
II Also, Agent forthe FARMERs AND MECHANICS
FIRE and MARINE, and LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
of Philadelphia, lort the ports and towns of Alex
andria, Va. and Georgetown, ID. c..
Oct 20-ly
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No. 5000 reams Writing Paper, 10 by 26 in
ches, 10 weigh twenty-eight pounds per
ream.
No. 2.-3,lG0 reams Writing Paper, IS by 25 in
ches, to weigh twenty-six pounds per
ream.
No. 300 reams Writing Paper, Is by % in
ches, TO weigh tweniy-four pounds per
ream.
No. $40 reams writing paper, Is by Is in
ches, 10 weigh twenty-five pounds per
ream.
No. 900 reams Writing Paper, IL by IS in
ches, 10 weigh twelve pounds per ream.
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John II. BUTHMANN. Importer ana
CARD
GEoRG1 MASON.


ATTORNEY AT LAW,
City of .Ausfin, Teras.
REFERENcEs:
Hon. 4. 7. Butler, U.S $. Senator, s. Carolina.
Hon. ID. n. Atchison, U. s. Senator, Missouri.
II. M. L. Hunter, u. s. Senator, Virginia.
James M. Mason, u. s. Senator, Virginia.
Col. s.. Cooper. Adj. Gen. u. s. A. Wash, ID. G
Thomas Green, esq, Washington, ID G..
c.. c. Jamison, Pres't Bank OF Bait, Bait, Md.
Sept eff
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Operatic.--The Pyne aud Harrison Opera
Troupe performed yesterday afternoon, al the
Varieties, TO a large and apprecialive auditory
fully sustaining the high professional character
which had preceded them. Manager Ford truly
deserves success for his theatrical enterprise.
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THE SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, dcyo-
ted to Industry, Science, and Mechanics.
Published weekly at 12o Fulton street, N. Y, (Sun
Buildings,) by Mum " Co.
Terms 81 a year; 81 in advance, and the req
mainder in. six months.
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PROSPECTUS or DE BOWS RE-

VIEW, volumes XIV. and XIV, adapted pr
marily TO the southern and western States OF the
Union, including statistics OF foreign and domestic
industry and enterprise. Published monthly in
New Orleans, at So per annum, in advance.
Nf-A few complete sets of the work, thirt' IN
volumes, bound handsomely, 600 10 $50 pages,
are for sale at the Office, New Orleans, deliverable
in any ofthe large cities or towns. Sep Tiff
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s0tai anO srs0nai.

The Hotels are nightly crowded with citizens
and sojourners, being attracted lhither by the de-
sire TO learn something Of The existing state OF
politics, and 10 be informed Of the movements
relative 10 the election Of officers of the House OF
Representatives; a subject which engrosses very
much OF the public attention. Hopes and fears
vacilate and Alternate, and not unirequenily IN
I. rmingle and the seekers after subordinate
places are not iardy in calculating the chances
OF their favorile candidates. IL will be for the
House, however, 10 settle the matter in the best
way they can il not for The country, for them
selves-considering that there are three distinct
political parties ia that branch Of Congress.
Members Of Congress no longer ''drop in" one
by one, bun are coming 10 The city in large NUM-
beIs; thus giving an assurance Of a full house
on Monday next-at which time the great contest
will take place for the election of officers. lfgood
selections be not made, the blame will not attach
TO a scarcity of candidates!
Associate Justice Dunlop has been appointed
Chief Justice of the Circuit Court Of The United
States for the District Of Columbia, 10 supply The
place Of the late William Cranch, There is sill
a vacancy on the bench of that tribunal.
1he Minnesota, one of the six war steamers
heretofore ordered TO be built by the Government,
is nearly in a condition for launching, at the Wash
ingion navy yard. She is a beautiful specimen Of
naval architecture.
The Depository for the surplus cash of the
Treasury, in that building, has recently been
rendered burglar-proof A vault, strongly and SUBJ
s~tantialIy constructed, and lined aciM granite,
"~laughs" at picklocks and ingenious thieves.
Uncle Samuel, ~proiiling by experience, seems re-
solved 10 keep his " loose change snug and tight.
Operatic.--The Pyne aud Harrison Opera
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by RAILROAD DIRECT
TO
EI H w II IT,
EAaxs:sysEEssEIE -

Time between Washington and Wheeling
but IL la hoursg
Running time betaceen Washington and Ciaein-
natl 81 h0ursu
Through Tickets and Baggage Checks TO be had
in Washington! =!
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u

North Side oil Union Square, New York.
TNHIs establishment, erected ON the most
II prominent and delightful Park New York
affords, is approaching a finish, and, when CON-
pleted, will combine oil that skill can devise and
money supply 10 render 1.-THE most desirable hotel
yet constructed. ii.
The proprietors of this establishment respect
fully announce that the house will be open on the
first OF October next for the accommodation Of the
public.
Applications will now be received from parties
wishing TO make arrangements for the winter
months.
The public patronage is respectfully solicited.
CLAPP a. JOSLIN.
HAwLEY d. CIAPP,
A. Q. JosLS. Sept. 20-g.
A AUTOBIOGRAPHY or A JOURNEY
"A man Printer.-The Workingman's Way in
the World, being the Autobiography ofa Journey
man Printer.
Classic and Historic Patriots, by James Bruce.
Just published and for sale at
TAYLOR ~ MAURYS-
TOHN III. BUTHMANN. Importer and
Dealer in Wine, Brandy, &c, has received
his supply Of Bordeaux Wines, 10 say
200 cases Of Rod and White Wine, consisting OF
Chateau LATTE, Chateau Margaux, Chateau.
Leovile, Margaux Medoc, 81. Julien, 81. Estephe,
Haul Sauternes, &c.
rs hogshcads of Claret and White Wine.
Also, received by former arrivals
Is cases 81. Peray sparkling.
70 cases of Rhine Wines, some OF IL Of very
high grade.
Likewise Sparkling Moselle.
N. B.-From Bordeaux a small cask of extra
superior Cognac, $50 per gallon.
June 5-3if
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A TEACHER WANTED as Govcrness
IA in a private family, one that is competent to
teach oall the branches OF English, French, and
music. Address 7. M. Fauquier, White Sulphur
Springs, Virginia.
Oct 27--tf (Nat. lntel)
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a NJ m&nts.

First night OF the engagement of the famous and
talented American Artistes,
Mr.. & Mrs. w. j. FLORENCE.
This Ecening, NoremJer %, 1855,
The evenings entertainment will commence with
The d~iveriing Comedy, in 2 acts, entitled
IRISH ASSURANCE AND
YANKEE MODESTY.
To conclude with n
LESSON FOR HUSBANDS.
Doors open ut 6 o'clock Curtain moves al u
o'clock.
Nov 90
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1855-06-05
Terrific Tornado. =

ID. Z n.
Never before has |, been our our duiy 10 Or re-
cord SO O%llil caiamny as that which We
nov sin dowhsioe wthsis The scene olatbe
! slIlbelora sour mind 'seyeaibe
wrecks ot Abe .lsmpesl are, sill, lying scat.
,ered about but, were il moi for the. uhlm-
peachable character Of our infofmanls. eve.
~ilnessesnof the dfead6la caiathi.y, I'VE
should be inclined TO believe thau they had
beer, lpbpringD Dupder. some menlal .hallucin.
alton, and thatw what We are about, 10 relate
was bd. 4 dream oI'ihe Imagination. The
fealHy,9 however, is 100 ifue. SFhe' bodies
ot three1 yiclims and slhe wounds 81 s,he
other persons constitute eyidenceAoo palpa.
BE 10 be- SCI aside. ..g s.,E
Our readers. viii remember the yiolen,
hail Storm sSa. took place III lHis CIV On
yeasrdayafleraoonyis Aiihe same he6f NE
eyeuIsao whinhsveall allbdaIook place inihe
lGwp \ # 1slfs'sqS Mills' siAsasp miles dis
A cloud '0f 1 peculiar SHAPE iwaaas ffstob.
|ssfssd approaching Iromihe northwest lad
lernaipsli0g iiG tunnel shaped poin, The
apex iqwnrd aqd nearly reaehipg shea eetIb.
As !, Game laarer i, .wasdiscoyefed. 10 be d
lwh:tlwind. rapidly tevolyide, and WHITING
up yaiiuus objscis, In which aweieT pldihlv
seenl laFss sk,lcks5aotwood, boards, sniSll
.rees aAd lcllaiTs,tsu slsssa nsJlslsle .ioltg
Il fls was ceqiRg toward ppgsipsprp,an,S, bul
Idid no, reach ihsm, buI lurned u ,heir,riehiI
fdeScfibed u'semicifcte. and felleu a1,rHd
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1855-06-05

3 TnANKss--We feel ggreatlyiindebed 20
Senator Wade forihe' lindnessa ahdsai,ention
hehAs shown Us in supplying lds with i'm
porlantpublic docume1sq OarRspressnla-
alye--HohsT sThomus' Richie has been rqdi,e
,forgaful ofus, andnearly alive hassrecey,
jed ior the pnstaiwo years hdte been through
Senator Wade. gMahy Of them are Of gvea,
value. 1alaAlaNl lnlaoa han Ess rs eAl AnnnI
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1855-06-05
ISDxrrsDENr,-w. H. P, Denny, editor
# ths Wfstsrs sur published al IsSanOa.

INDEPESDENr,W H. p. Denny, editor
t6f tss WfssrH slas, published at lsSaaoa.
o., has been named as acandidate COR Lieut..
Governor, on the Republican ticket. In a
late number Of his paper, hetook occasiont to
speak pretty freely Of s. P Chase, and in
no very fattering terms either. For this
offense, the Free Soil papers seem inclined
Ftodamagc Mr.. Denny'ss popularity alittle:
In the last number'of the Star, we find the
following paragraph, which wecommend to
the attention Of political aspirants eyery1
where: ssss . lge aisHS
sassThe Ohio Colsm5idh thinks our chance
Denomination for Lieutenant Governor will
not be much improved by our structures on
S. P. Chase. j will perhaps comfort the
editor to learn that we have not sought nor
Ido we intend 10 seek the Office, but if we
were even as anxious for the Office, as Mr..
Chase is for that of Governor, we should
not hesitateia moment, 10 express any opin-
ions we might entertain. For our contu-
macy in speaking our mind in relation to
MI. Chase, we give the ! C0lttm6idn full
leave to damage us in public estimation as
much asiti pleases. We would, however,
not give up the right Of free discussion fol
all the Offices in the gift Of Ohio"
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1855-06-05


lhouspnds ermiIss|ia ,he isuShsr oG trading
vessels from Europe and America 90 the
East ladies, and BE- amosI impoftan, wo,k
10 revive Inc (al,eN eleries II Egypu. The z
Goserpmel, Of thai country Is now so well es-
lablisheS thai his safe 10 inyestir work of
that character. llwouid bs one oflfie most
ipPopeusnsna in,be.p progress pf be age.
Il SlRcAs4ia p,s,,,,ss IS s,,s.t,,, of,h.
sd;,0, ~ ,is o,. slAis, n =, .','. ~
ale ,s.ss','e De'.'',S' ~ sys.
: avsas % suJs'fI ~ ou'. .ne
Snh,,,I SaI sSaSer sns osno''a.' .,s ~,
die Of po;sop Or u Starvation.
,.,sa ~
- - Rstsl = ~ = DISH
,,IrJ' 49, ~. so''s y ~.
49, & z. SO, " l-yu'
d;na axcon, ';ca,ron = rorc II. S.r no",a ,o
ance Of The property 10 himself, has finally
rslenled, and has wi.hdrawD his curse. A
preacher has beer assigned them, and they
arc again III communion. Bhs he did not
gel The deed, The acliop Of the legislature
o. :, NAV e, 1sais,N = popsn', hao so'uem'ng 70
~ :" ''''' '''s'@ 'esu'i. Il NJ,
The scdisor ofs ,hs New Hampshire Pn,ri.
OF. Presiden, Pierce's home organ, says yhsI
the Democratic parlysis desiroUs Of pus,ipg
an end .o alt updpe influence Of ,lor.
eign'born ci,jzens IN elections. Upon
wncn w l-ousss's .'eu' = "a ssAlAs, We
guess'ne 'uemocfa.c PaF'y''Iiil wsfe 70 90 y:
wouid % very mecn ~ .ne pseaiUcs1mens s1l',s Of
~ ,so ss Z ss ~, 0%
On III & limb while he performed ,he sopera.
lion. As soon as 4 had done saving said
he, Iheatd something drsp.' 2a'yY 1S&
W. .wa,..a.h,.. r
t,aSi "A. Ill !, Il. "
no no"'o" ..'.,.. sa 1.Ss,'s " ' 49, N.Y. one ro
nSs &, r',ss' ,,,s S,.ss ''
uas ,"o', = r,ass' /, a'T,
49, 'a 49," pa.,s.,,..,,S sg.,a'Si" YS'f s. ~
YY"i ~ ' ''"" 20 fi% 'S"iS - ~ "t sO'sszisn5a
Ayas. bed OF gypsum Of The bcstqualiiy>
has been discovered I'm Sclomon's fork Of
the Kanzas river, uIou. 10 miles sbove Fon
Riley. This will ,add much iolhe wealth.
u0d resources OF ,lla. lerritury. Tst dae8
I The Care.rcasIe. tx. Banner saws 1,roe
ooan,,li,s Of hons II s,ha, .leiS,y ara y. co,,.
,roc,ed 10 persons who are engaged u y supply
III. British army iurhe Crimea. 1000 hogs
were kilIsd lnr lhat purpose duyinp ,he las,
month 40 900 hav. bssn con,tsc,.g iLor n
other parts oi tho Sa,s.si s 800,
BRIEF Drscnlprlos.1l--A = corrsspooden, Of
Tho Hrlsdals Sandard. writinu from Homo.
lnlu. spc.kssoI ,he Gharucie, of The inhabi-
-f,an,s IN tho followiig brief bu, mo-, highly
EAsueriuy AWE. M f'sy ytiass 1sS'
i .FounNy. of ,,he nsople. They are-
E,ome,hinv ne ina aneticsa Indians ,ip col.
jor, with ail,htir vices aid mol a syinue .oe
I,hsir own. ar m sbody's else. Firstly, tl,ey
Ew,II liz; secondly. ,hoy viii s,eAi; hlrdly.
,hey u Il no, work; aud fouriI,jy, they, are
The mos, iicsn,ious saco .hs. everpoIuted The
lace of the cath, -msssfssI eat
p,, ...,s.. NJ. 90 q q ss.m..l 60.
uishf des,rosr,i ! hnIf drz !, rs,ea stores on
B dtinore and Howard streets. s,rke owners
.,.i,na,e 10 loss Oh, ppojs u, $ii8 OOo. -.p
WHICH ,he,o was Sl56 600 inspr snce, in
!. Batrm.me scGicts pruc,n,tly qFra,ns,,' 5
HISS On buildings S3l 900; il snrhnce s9s
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1855-06-05


ID d loib, y sI|sw n, ksssians \.
bur !eelE dead in fIpns of III AIlids' adt|
vancf. n
oorsehskoF ,el .lepbs ,hslshs AIMS on
Ilhef eIh and 9Th wen occupied IN alignment:
ing their batteries, Reinforcing approaches
Eaenins, ihe cenmal bas,ion.
The French Governmen. it is undors,ood
l has Ieeeiifds dispatches nnnonncin ne hdasf
rains, and the trenches iul'of water, s1s-
IPending operations.
Count Coroui1e, Ihe Austrian Common-
fder.ih-Chief has proclaimed marital law in
the Principali,ics
a new ,msqi teslp, OF iheCzor orders ysn-
loIhsrieyy Sf si2 men Io every i0oBlmihe
u western provinces, 70 be complete BY The.
lelid 81 July. AZ
y Indications of more 'iniitoate relation
4 ship between Austria ard Prussia are appa.
jfenl. and an armed neulraliiyis becoming
more and more probable. An Important
Econlefenee. between the Representatives Of
thetwopoweas has been held. sg 'He y
/ Sweden Il is said has'urdetedihe imnedi-
ate enfoilmen, ihA fniiisia! r,sN Afe
ss The French Baltic squadron had 6frived
ou,, ane The Allied feet we're pushing for
ward ssa s Qaisep tss'
LATEsrse The Monitedr Publishes ,he
following as Csnroben's tesignaioti: aMy
sha,ered healih no longer allowing me tp
coalinus Chief ihc5mmand. duty towards
Emy'sovefeign and my country compels he
10 ask you iosransIer the command 10 Pei.
Iissier. who wifi be 4 skilif6 and experienced
leaJorof The army, which leave him In
.acl. Injured 10 hardships full orafdor and
confidence. | beseetli The Emperor 10
leave me soldiers place as General Of Di+
vision" The Minister DC War replies il
Itvtms Of acceptance, and gives Canroberi
command of',te corps of Gen. Pelissier.
~ A dispalcb from Canroberf May l6ih,
says: lo"We contia1eihe works before The
EplnceI Various sd,iempis had Been rhads 10
smoke ou,ahe enemy bys scamoaets or sink
poss, which perfectly succeed. tThe iroops
Iura in excsllen.epirhs, full Of atdor and con.
Iifidents aaiS bsins ( siti eassals lia
VIENNA Ffidays evening Things boye
undergone a change. "A new AusHian prop.
osiiion has been Forwarded ID london And
Paris. tits said Austria win give material
suppof, % the' Western powers. should ,hey
acccp. and Russia reject ihe propositions ii
lVaYnanea i4s 1gs;fNiS 'ae'N
| England The bill 10 iaboIish Church
rates was carried afIer a second reading IN
hhe House 'of Commons, BY 90 majority.
Rpebuck submitted a yeport from lhe CAM
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1855-06-05

FaEsH PEAcaEs: Every, body. knows
that Peaches are not ripe yet, this year
,lSIC notwithstanding this, We have been luxuriE
ating on this, delectable fruit, for the past
day or two. For this luxury we are in !
debted to Messrs, Windsor y Thrush, who
kindly furnished US q can Of peaches, in good
state Of preservation, Of last years growth,
yet tasting almost as nice as if Just picked
from the tree, They have "a few moreIleft,
Be6sH Fl the same fPrt 5N # any body wishes yish e
them.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1855-06-05

\ creek W llch IS destlned ere long ~ QecQu1el
a sety. important poiht. SFhe' recent panic
.somewhatcheckedope at Leadington.l
In fact, we feel confident that within the
next five years, This coal region win much
more than double its population and BUSH
mess. WeRre certain thistaiI be the case,
should a railroad to the iron region be built.
We write the above in haste, and without
much preparation; but feel confident we are
not far in error. We should be very thank
lful. however, if any onelain possession Of
accurate information on the subject Of our
growth, population, &c, would correct any
errors into which we may have fallen, or
furnish uswith additional facts and figures.
The VIRGINIA ELECTION. The smoke ofl
the battle has cleared away,,and we are
enabled to see clearly the position Of the
Feombatants- who are victors and who are
vanauished. Wiseise selected Governor. and
his party has been generally triumphant,
a Not lin q spirit of fault 6nding;Fbnt in
order that wisdom may be learned from the
errors Of the past, We propose to glance at
a few of the probable causes Of the defeat
Of the American party in Virginia, iia
taa,l.@ The Slavery Question II The bur-
den Of the song Of all the Administration
! papers in Virginia was the A5ol;tioaism Of
the American party in the Free States
Notwithstanding all the efforts ofthe Amer
lican papers and speakers lin Virginia, to
!. prove their devotion to the peculiar msti
tutions" Of the south, it is beyond question
a fact, thatVrginia Know Nothings passed
through the canvass with the whole weight
ofthe Ahti-slavery sentiments Of the North
4 ern X. Ms on their shoulders. We regret
that the American party in Virginia did
: not openly proclaim themselves on the Ans
itilSlavery platform with their northern
bretBren and meet the question openly
and fairly. Even defeat under such cir
cumstanees would have been gloriousl
Freedom is emphaticaly an American prin-
ciple--slavery is foreign. Beale; however,
: was the only man among them who dared
to proclaim the doctrine. MIL
2. Tile Narro~ -ROKcy Of MA X vs.
! The turning point was really Know Moth
y 80. -lkt ALg..
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1855-06-05

THE FoREreN NEws.-The news from
the seat Of war, brought over by the steam
er Pacific, varies but little from that brought
by every steamer which has arrived within
the past month. They are doing "a great
Of nothing at all generally" at sevastopol
and elsewhere; and without a material
change Of policy, the war is likely to last for
half a century, The news may be found in
another column, and we leave our readers
to make their own comments.