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Washington telegraph., 1855-06-06

We have seen and heard much OF late
about the anti-slavery sentiments and objects
of the American Party. and have heard it
charged over and over again that the object
of that party is the overthrow of slavery.
Although this idle piece of farago has been
time and again denied, it is still sounded
in the cars of the Southern people. Tha;
Democrats sad Wings, and nearly every
body else at ihe North are opposed to slave
ry, it Is useless to deny In some States
largely democratic. strong anti-slavery
sentiments have been expressed. We give
below one of the resolutions On tie subject of
slavery. adopted unanimously. by the last
Democratic State Convention Of Ohio
which met On the 6th of January. Read
II and ponder it we'll Know Notb;ngism
vas not the cause of its adoption, but the
truth IS, that ever since Douglas carried his
hansas-Nebraska Bill through Congress,
thereby rePealiDg the Missouri Compromise
and opening the old sores that bad with diff
fculty been healed,-;he auti-slavery feel
ing Of the North, of all parties, has broken
forth with renewed bitterness. This is the
true and openly avowed cause
The follexing is the resolution referred
to:
'Resolreal. That the people of Ohio,
no'c. as they hare aIscays done, look up.
on slavery as al evil. and unEavorable to
the development of the spirit and practical
benefit of free institutions, and that, enter
tanning these sentiments. they will, al all
times feel it to be their duty 10 use all
po'eeT clearly sircas by the terms of the
17afaonaI compact. to prevent its increase,
to mitigate. and finally TO eradicate its
eriks''
Washington telegraph., 1855-06-06

VACANT SEATS IN THE U s. SENATE
We are reminded by the n. Y. Post that
the legislature of California having adjourn
ed. stne die, after about 80 ballotines. with
out electing successor to Senator Gwin.
that State is to be added TO the list of States
that will go partially or entirely unrepresen-
ted i'll the Senate Of the United States next
winter. The seats of Petit, of Ind; Dodge,
of Iowa: Atchison. of Missouri, and Norris
and Williams, of New Hampshire remain
vacant. like that of Dr. Gwin. their respect
i've Legislatures being unable to effect a
choice.
There is prospect of an election for n.
Hampshire before that time, and the rumor
goes that DR.. Gwin will present claim to
having been elected from California.
" O. Picagune.
Washington telegraph., 1855-06-06

AMERICANS AND AGoLIrIoNIsTs.- The
New York Tribune is as vehement as ever
in its opposition to the American" party,
because it stands in the way of anti-sIavery
agitation. Speaking of the late letter Of
Hon A. e. Stephens, of Ga, in which he
objects 10 the American" party upon the
ground that. among other things. they will
not. as he apprshends. be able to act TO-
gether, at the North and South, upon the
slavery question, the Tribune says:
Mr.. Stephens need not feel so much
distrust- The National Know Nothincs,
ike the National" Wings, are ready to
consent to the rule Of the Slave Oligarchy.
What strength they may be able TO gather
in the North CT their pro-slavery platform
IS. however net yet very clearly detcrmin-
ed"
Washington telegraph., 1855-06-06
Laws and Morals.

None will deny that it is of the utmost
Importance, that there be kept up. through
all tie grades and conditions of society, a
high tone of moral feeling. The best Sc
curly against intestine connections, and
the frmest pillar of the temple of our
liberties is, proper appreciation of moral
obligation Without a just estimate Of
moral restraint. We cannot safely repose
our lives and liberties within the broad
compass of our laws OF within the coun-
ellis of the nation The sounding name
of government and executive power. with
out deep sense Of moral obligation. dies
upon the insensate ear like the dash of
the billow on The shore of the ocean,
All Eell regulated governments find their
support in the morals of the people. who
tolerate governments because they conduce
to the public veal. Could men procure
the same advantages by less expensive
and oppressive mode, governments would
be unknown. If there be loose state
of morals among the people. the regula-
tons of the government and the sanctity
of the laws will be alike disregarded, and
If the laws of the land be condemned, there
can be no security for life. limb. or prop
erty and If there were 10 security in the
strong arm Of the law, the government
would be despised and condemned; for
the great ends of its institution would net
be secured to those who called it into ex-
iStence
When we contend for a correct moral
feeling. We only advocate the cause of hu-
manity in common with the sages of an
! ti1uity. and the fathers of our indepen-
dence. They con.erded that the perpetu-
ity Of oar free government depended on
the existence of the power granted it for
removing or obviating the evils that crea-
ted the necessity of Its existence, and the
judieious cooperation of its subjects in the
administration of its affairs. in order to
meet the end of it's organizasion-the good
Of the people. If strict observance of
The laws-if life Of order and temper
ance, and uniform and industrious course
be contEibutory to the public good. We are
called upon BY all authority Of reason. the
conviction Of moral duty and religious OBJ
legation. to act accordingly.
There are many who imagine tha. a
slight infringement Of the laws of the land
cannot operate to the injury of the State.
because. they seldom or never see any de-
raDgement in the functions of the govern
Inent, which they deem consequence of
their violation Of the law An infringe
ment Of the law of the land is like an
lncIFient disease In a person, which is as
preiudicial to his health as a violation of
law would be cumbrous and detrimental
to the action OF the government and
were it not for the strength of their con-
s;itu;iOns, or the early application. of a
proper remedy, the result. in both cases,
| would be alike fatal Hence. in order to
healthy action of government. a sound
administration of equal handed justice, and
| vide diffusion of public good, We should
5e moral and virtuous.
Washington telegraph., 1855-06-06
e. @. o. f.

AT meeting of frontier Lodge No. 3. T. O. 0.
h, held on the evening of the 25th OF april. the
following preamble and resolutions were unan-
mously agreed to.
WHEREAS 1t has pleased God in his divine
providence to remove from among us our well
beloved friend and brother, ROBERT o. HALL
WELL, therefore be it,
Resolced. That in the death OF our beloved bro
ther, our order has lost, ii useful and efficient
member. society good and enlightened citizen,
and his family a gentle and afectiouate husband
and father.
Resolced- That as token of regret for the un-
timely death o! our beloved brother and in re-
spect for his many virtues member of cur
Lodge. we wear the usual badge Of mourning for
the space OF thirty days.
Resolred. That the secretary of this Lodge, furn-
ish the widow OF our brother with copy of the
above resolutions. and that they be published IN
the Van Buren, Intelligencer, with the request
that the other papers of the State friendly to our
order will please copy.
r. N. JOHNSON, n. G.
W. II. MAYERs, Sec'y pro TEN.
Washington telegraph., 1855-06-06
W. II. MAYERs. Sec'y pro tenn.

INTERESTING DIsCovERY IN A TUNyEL-Mr
Butterheid, who is running tunnel into Table
Mountain, near Sonora. California, has given the
edl'or OF the Herald description OF discovery
made by his company in the course of their exca-
vatIons. They have got their tunnel in a distance
OF 3oO ieet. Here. 10 feet from the surface ot the
ground, they found the trunk of pine tree. p
inches IN diameter. in good state of preservation,
and with Its bark on. The sap appeared TO be 10
partial state OF petrefacton and the outside was
charred. giving unmista kable evidence of the con-
tact OF nre at some period. Having cut out the
portion OF the tree found in the tunnel. the COM
pany have commenced sinking sEait for the puT-
pose OF reaching the roots OF the tree. Their IN
formant states that there is but little doubt tina.
the formation surrounding this tree is solid bed
OF lava, which, at some remote period. flowed IN
to ITS present location covering up trees, &c, las
this discovery shows,l in its progress.
Washington telegraph., 1855-06-06

a correspondent of the Baltimore Sun,
says of the recent anniversary gathering of
the New York aboltionists:
The only difference Of opinion prevailin e
in the late anti-slavery meeting in NeS
York. related TO the question whether the
dissolution of the Union was a necessary
part Of their programme, and whether
State sovereignty should be recognized in
conflict with the higher law The decision
On these points tends to destroy the harmo-
ny Of the p5r'y, and already separates the
two Senators from Massachusetts.
1t is remarked by the New York press
that the proceedings and speeches of the
late meeting passed unrebuked by single
hiss. whereas fs* years ago the attempt
to hold such meeting was violently frus-
trated The inference is drawn from the
fact that the Nebraska bill is unpopular
This is lame conclusion. The proper in
ference is that the public have seen the
bugbear, and become as familiar with it as
with Barnum'S woolly horse or his mermaid.
and some say it is a humbug, and not worth
talking about.
Washington telegraph., 1855-06-06
The Virginia Election.

The telegraphic accounts of the result
Of the recen. election il Virgins, as far as
heard from, Indicate the success of Mr..
WISE BY small majority-probably be-
tween three and four thousand A dis
patch from Philadelpbia. dated the day
after the election. states tia. in fourteen
counties heard from. FLoURsoY, tie Am
erican candidate. had a majority of four
thousand FIVE Misunderstanding a gain of
four thousand. one hundred and twenty
eight votes. as compared with the election
betseen PIERCE and ScoTT Other ac-
counts give him 221 majority in Culpep-
per; 25O in Farquier 206 in Norfolk /:
15O in Suffolk; 1900 in Augusta; $50
in Albermarle, and reported majority of
1000 in Kanawa county.
Mr.. WISE is reported 70 have received
200 majority in Hanover; 2,O54 in Shen-
andoah; 2.e00 in Rockingham All in
Prince William; 565 in Madison 200
in Lehigh; $50 in Prince George; 100
in Dinwiddie 700 in Marion 80 in Ty-
Ier, and 100 in Harrison.
Thirty-three counties show gains for
FLoURNoY Of Eve thousand, as compared
With General SeoTT's vote. There are
about one hundred and forty counties in
the State. and the majority for PIERCE
over ScoTr was between fourteen and 6f.
teen thousand.
We have been shown a letter from Lit
tie Rock, which states that still later ac-
counts than the above. give FLoUENoY a
majority Of four or Eve thousand, and that
it was thought he was elected. 1t NAV be
so. but We are rather inclined to the opin.
ion that Mr.. WISE has carried the State
by small majority,-a short time. how
ever, will settle the question. In our
next We hope to Be able to publish full re-
turns.
Washington telegraph., 1855-06-06
AVALANCHE IN THE PYRENNEEs-SxrY

AVALANCHE IN THE PYRENNEEs-SIxrY
PERSONS KILLEp.-The inhabitants of Car
elan, IN the Pyrennees, on the Spanish side
OF the frontier, seeing semc weeks ago that
an avalanche of Snow was about TO fall, as
sembied in houses which they thoagEt the
least exposed to danger Unfortunately
the snow came down on those very houses,
leaving almost untouched several others
which had been abandoned. By the fall
IA houses and A barns were completely de-
ssroyed. " persons we're buried in the
ruins. and 60 of them were killed On the
spot The remaining II. though got out
alive were so dreadfully injured that some
OF them died sooa after, and others were
considered In desperate state. The loss
OF cattle was very considerable.
Washington telegraph., 1855-06-06

FRATRIcIDE--A telegraphic dispatch of
ihe 18th ult.. from Charlotte, s. C., states
that JAMES and DIR. C. SHARP had been
tried for the murder of their brother, JOHN
SHARP. and found guilty of manssaugiter
They were branded with the letter ii on
the thumbs and palms of their left hands,
and sentenced to imprisonment for one
year.
Washington telegraph., 1855-06-06

Rev J. r. GRAVES NOT MuRDERED-
We stated week before last that the Rev. J
R. GRAVES, of Tenn, vas found dead short
time since, BY the roadside, in Missouri
having been shot through tie head. 1t
seems that the Rev. gentleman is sill alive
and in the enjoyment Of good health The
murdered man was a Methodist clergyman
of the same name.
Washington telegraph., 1855-06-06
One Month Later from mex.,
FIGHT WITH INDLfNS
DEATH OF EIAJ. 'DUsENBERRy

DEATH OE MAI. DUSENBERRY.
HEALTH OF ISDEPENDENcE-THE CROPS &c
INDEPENDENCE, May %
The Santa Fe mail reached here on M,
day last Business is quite dull and viii
continue so until the trains get in.
The difficulties with the Indians b.r,
measurably ceased. in consequence of tbo
active operations of the troops.
Col Fauntleroy left Fort Massacbuse,,,
on the 23d. in pursuit Of the Utahs. Col
St. Vran, with three companies, two of
volunteers and Cne of regulars, had precad
ed him. and they were to meet at Sanoro
del Christie pass, but the Colonel CONF
across a fresh trail of Apaches, followed
them into the Ratoon Mountains, and af,0.
two days pursuit, overlook and killed 6ro
men, taking six women and two cbildren
prisoners. and destroyed all the property If
the band. The prisoners informed Col s.
Vrain that the Indians were to meet at tbo
junction of the Red river and the Moro
and the troops are dispatched to that poipt
to intercept and destroy them.
Col. Miller is in the White Mountains
after the Mescarilloes
| Maj. Dusenborry died at Santa Fe in
April.
Gen. Garland is below, selecting s;,o
on the Bonita, for post in the Messilla
country.
The mail party saw but few Indians O,
the route. Grass was poor On the plains
Water scarce.
Passengers by the stage were eight in
number-among whom was Judge Bene.
! diet. returning TO the States for his family
Health of our city very good. Sickness
has abated at Westport. Some yet on the
river.
Washington telegraph., 1855-06-06

Ex-PREsIDENr FILLMORE Know No.
THENG-A correspondent of the Buffalo
Democrat says that he viii prove by affi-
cavIts that Ex-Presidens Fillmore has ioin.
ed the know-Nothings. The Albany Eve
niag Journal copies the correspondence of
the Democrat, and reads the said Fillmore
a severe lecture.
Washington telegraph., 1855-06-06

No CIRCUIT CoURr--Judge HUBBARD.
Ne regret to state, Is still confined to his
bed By the injuries he sustained in being
thrown from his buggy few weeks since
consequently there has been no Court
The Judge hoped to be able to commence
the term to-day, bu. Is wholly unable to
do So
Washington telegraph., 1855-06-06

THE GoLD HUNTING MANIA IN M,ssoU-
RI-The Jefferson {Mo.) Inquirer learns
that thousands of persons have left and are
leaving the southwestern part of the State.
for the recently discovered gold mines on
the head waters of the Arkapsas.
Washington telegraph., 1855-06-06

% JAMES NJ. BROWN. ESQ, late See
retary to the Board Of Swamp Land Com
missioners. has been appointed Commission
er, By Gov. CoNwAr. TO fill The vacancy &C.
casioned By the resignation of Col C. Z.
NJ. holland.
Washington telegraph., 1855-06-06

OLD Bullion ASSESSED FOR DAMAGES.
The SANDER suit of Birch VS.. Thomas ID.
Benton was decided on the 1Ith ult. in the
Henry county (Mo) Circnit Court, after
trial of four days, by the rendition of yer'
diet OF $1,000 damages for the plaintiff
An appeal to the Supreme Court was t''
ken.
Washington telegraph., 1855-06-06

The Lafayette Courier, speaking of the
lecture Of Miss Wright, in that city, says !:
"She wore long frock, With only moder-
ate sized window in the upper story of the
front part, which was delcately curtained
according to modern fashion,
Washington telegraph., 1855-06-06
THE TELEGRAPH.
WAS HIN G. TON:
HEDNESDAT. JUNE 6. 1855.

We are requested by Mr. E. Ferguson, TO sta te
that the Rev ANDREW HUNTEs, will preach the
funeral sermon of the late T. H. W. MaDpux, at
the Methodist church in this place, on the second
Sabbath in July next
JUNE 5th, 1855.
Washington telegraph., 1855-06-06

% There was a rumor in WashiD gton
City. on the 2Sth, that FLoUREoY had re-
ceiVed some tremendous u,ajoritiez, and was
probably elected. This is the latest report
from the Virginia election
Washington telegraph., 1855-06-06

Accounts from, the Upper Missouri say
that the Sioux Indians are very hostile, and
are assembling to make war on the vhites
Washington telegraph., 1855-06-06

u We are indebted to Col. r. NJ
JONES. of the Choctaw Nation, for late
New York paper
Washington telegraph., 1855-06-06

In Washington Territory. Gov Stevens
IS candidate for Congress There are
several other candidates.
Washington telegraph., 1855-06-06

The mind may be overburdened; like the body,
II IS strengthened more by the warmth of exer-
else than Of clethss
Washington telegraph., 1855-06-06
S 2 4 I 4 =.

In the Spanish Cortes. On the % inst,
Senor Avarilla declared in the name of the
Democratic party, that it never entered into
any negotiation with Soule for the the sale
of Cuba.
Washington telegraph., 1855-06-06
/ T 4 L 7 ,

1t is reported that the King of Naples
was fred at by an assassin at a late review
but it was found on inquiry that it it WAS
nothing bat the accidental discharge of a
soldiers gun.
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KElWE.N K.tmnOsD AND N.asn

II 1OKh.-S ] 4 + ; y "
The L. S. Mail Steamship JAMESTOWN, in com
mand of Capt LEWIS PARRISH, leaves New York reeli
every SATURDAY AFTERNOON O'Clock, fgI Ls
mond. She will take any freight TO from City Pa
She leaves Richmond regularly every TUESDAY Al III
NOON at 1 o'clock for New York.
Those desiring Sniff by her must have their goods h
Monday. Passengers desiring take this ship here M
u Stae-Room secured by addressing us by mail.
Ia The ROANOKE Capt. SKINNER, stops at City Iol
where She VIII land and receive freight Both the Jane,
and the Roanoke receive and land passengers at City
and Norfolk LUDLAM & WATSON
pi d
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1UyWICE A WEEK lsf3TWE ZEN

Il BALTIMORE AND RICHMOND, by steam 81,
ers BELVIDERE and POCAHONTAS-Thc
STEAMER BEI.NIDERE leaves Baltimore every 81 7
DAY AFTERNOON for Richmond. Returning leaves ri
MOND every TUESDAY AFTERNOON foI Bait
The POCAHONTAS leaves BALTIMORE cvuy "
NESDAY AFTERNOON for Richmond ReturuI! g, b.
RICHMOND every SATURDAY AFTERNOON ior !.
tmore.
Shippers to Baltimore by these two Boats must have
goods here every Monday and Friday of each week.
mar 2-y LTDLAM & WATSON Richmond Y
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es1s.-.,E5.gtTIIROUGn FROM BUonAXAN

Fare from Lynchburg to Buchanan .............s a.
10 richmond.
From Iynchburg to Charlotes vile. '
On and after the 22d of October Packet Boats " ''
buchanan at A. NJ, and Lynehburg at u i, NJ, M Do
wednesday aud Friday and arrive in Riehm nd ecoiO
at ) o'clock A. M.
Charlottesville passengers leaving Lynchhurg at Z T.
reach Scottesvle al lOi ~ NJ, next day and arrive u u
lottesyle al 81 p NJ. Leave Lynchburg for Buchanan
Lexington at 81 A. NJ Monday, Wednesday and Fro'l
arrive At 7 T. NJ.
card below
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- a. BOYD, GOnfcctioner and Candy FHanu-
- rACruEER DEALER IN FOREIGN & DOMESTIC FRUITs
NUS, CIGARS. FANCY Articles TOYS &C, &c wholesale
and retail has just received the largest stock that
offered 10 the public consisting in Of Coeoanuts Almonds
Palm Nuts ccans, English Mnnuis, lilberts, Ground Nuts
thesnus Sardmes. Pickles in jas Fig Paste, Drops
Fire Crackers. Roman Candies Hemp Seed Sky Rockets
Raisns Figs, Prunes, preseN ed Ginger In Jars
fresh Peaches do Tomatoes lars Ma
pie Sugar, Dates Curans Cron Oranges Lemons Canary
Seed Juiubc Paste with splendid of walking
Canes Banues, Accordcons, Nnlns, Castines Violin Strings
Resin Screws, Bridges Bows &C. with endless variety Of
TOYS and Fancy Articles.
Plain and fancy Candy manufactured daily of the best
torlals. for sale in quantities to suit
Thankful for past ayors respectfully solicit call from
and country buyers they fail be pleased with my
stock and prices.
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N
~ CAN s. 5. UNION
FRUITS INDUSTRY the LIFE OF ADAM CLARKE.
very interesting volume and should be read by all
and denominations.
IRIsH AMY is highly interesting scasouable volume.
MEMOIR OF DOLLY Dung Misses will be deeply interested
and greatly benefited by reading this Memoir.
CATACoMBs l&oME.-We call attention to this
volume--the title will secure that
SCHOOL DAYS NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. should not fail to read
this volume
THE SAD MIsrAKEA narrative illustrating with much vivid
fidelity the which in the
religious training of families Parents don't you need this
book
THE GREAT QUESTIONS great book. 1t treats of great in.
VIII You read it
All the above the publications the American s. s.
Union generally nch Libraries Teachers Helps, Question
Books Hymn Books Maps and Miscellaneous volumes b.
had at Payne Christians Book Store, Lynchburg, Va
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tmore, expressly for This trade and have superior
dations for passengers They are commanded by cXiou
Captains wen qualified for the trade, and who will spare
exerton accommodate. They will be towed up
the rivers by and may be relied 10 sail prumpt
advertised
Merchants going North or ordering goods from New Yu
will find ii their interest to ship by this line, freight
always be taken low by any other line of Packets
every effort will be made by the agents in Richmond a
New York give satisfaction. Insurance be effected
the Richmond Fire Association by this line per cent
We respectfully ask and hope to succeed in obtaining
share of patronage.
Goods shipped by this line New ork will he FORWARD
free of commission New Orleans Mobile, Charleston
vannah any other Southern Northern port
The vessels will lie in Richmond in the Dock, in New VI
at Berth No. !, Coffee House Slip, OF Wall Street
DAVID & VIM. ClRRIE Richmond
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,SDAY LEAVE LYHcHDuRG mon


StMNEk ANkA NsENEsh, IL, r1ss,r.
- TO TAKE ERECT t6h APRIL &c ..tf.e-@
THROUGH FROM PETERSEN re TO
WhTHENllI.E IN ONE DAY "A passenger tram " y
leaves the depot Of the Souh-Side Railroad in lc.c',
EVERY DAY, Sundays excepted AT O'clock a NJ UT
at the junction with the Richmond aud DaByine Ealo'O
at $40 a. Farmyilld 9Jo IN, and and at Loncuhle
p M, connecting at thai place wt thc Virginia ana Lena
see Railroad for the West
Down train leaves Lynhburg at / O'Clock p after ih'
rival of the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad cars H"
west arrives at the Junction 440 p and at Pet
at 80 p. IN.
Passengers by this route take the splendid se''
ROANOKE for New York, EVERY SATIRD al d.. VI
a. m. or the steamship JAMESTOWN, every W -"
DAY, al O'Clock a and the steamships fer fAl''t
every Monday aud Thursday AFTERNOON. An
Fare from Petersburg to Lynchburg .......''''''f
." huntsville. !.
-" Farmsiilem.............' -
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