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THE ELECTION OF GENERAL 10. LANE.

As is usual with the opposition congregated under
the of know-nohings great hopes entertained
and many predictions made that the ndomiiable General
Lane of Oregon would be defeated in his for
election to Congress- the result has been his complete
torious throughout the Territory and the majority of Gen
Lane is about 1900 The democrats all the great is
sues boldly They flung their banner the breeze in
scribed with hostility the whole creed of know nothing
ISM approved the fearless administration of Franklin
Pierce and endorsed the Nebraska bill and the Baltimore
platform The enemy led by Major Gaines, (who
boast of having been twice capturedonce by the Mexi
made most desperate struggle against General Lane.
They spent thousands of dollars their patroled
the Territory what with the circus shows and other
frocs and the repetition of the outrageous ISLANDERS
against the old hero they managed to coaesce every ism
faction, and discomfort against him. His unflnching
courage and undying perseverance were however, too
much for them He did he did at Bucua VISTA when
achieved victory only that of Virginia herself
Well may correspondent writing from Oregon, say
There is living competent organization in
opposition to the true democracy of the country
What hope-cheering prospect is hisi The democracy
of the United States speaking the truths united upon
the platform well in the r-oT forests Of Oregon
as the coasts of Maine well in Texas as in Calfor
it is to the conflicting and distracted councils of
that many-headed opposition which trembes daily for
fear of falling pieces from its corrupt divisons
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non CHARI,Es { MOREHEAp,

The dilemma in which gentleman is apt to involve
himself b. lending his and giving his energies TO
proscrpve party is aptly and amusngly illustrated in
the following sketch from the last Lexington Kenucy)
Statesman, We have had great respect for Mr. Ms per-
character this curious retrospect almost awakens
our comuiseraton will be forgotten that he is now
the candidate for governor of Kentucky of the spurious
American partyt
"a cuAScn rAcrcsIn the know nothing ritual, a,
it appeared in their organs and it repubished the
day this paper, will remember
having Catholic wife disqualified msn from becoming
member Of the order But will that the
circular of the Frankfort know nothing executive
mittee published in Tuesdays paper it pro
vided rs follows:
"'5. Hayiag Catholic wife does not NOW dsqualify
any such person from becoming member Of the order
Some have supposed that this piece Of tactics org
mated desire to get voters into the order but
while do deny that such motive may have had III
influence, well conceive that the immediate
this Interpolation into the know nothing creed had its origin
peculiar antecedents of Mr. Charles s. Morehead
ilindoo candidate for governor. Efa
Mr Morehead has been the husband of two wives both
Of whom he married this city, both Of whom daugh
of the parents and those parents Catholics
in religion, and reared their children in that faith.
The parents of Mr.. Moreheads two wives only
Catholics religion, but what Ii still astonishing
when reflect that the excellent Mr. Mofehead the know
nothing candidate for governor they Irish people
respectable to be sure and the for that
democratic estimatonbut still they irsh apd
the country of their origin by the rich Irish brcgMe Their
name was eavy. One Of Mr.. Moreheads marriages took
place during the pastoral administration of Father Baden
faithful Catholic priest who had charge of the Catholic
flock in this city in those days Father Baden also ma
the Emerald Isle and his also enriched b,
the brogue and he the priest who ocaed on the oc
caon Mr. Morehead marriages but that was be
fore the excellent Mr. Moehead got scared the Pope
thought OF becoming the know nothing candidate for gov
ernor In those days the excellent Mr.. Morehead though
the Irish and the Catholics very clever people but then
says the adage, wise change their opnipns-foo
never"
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TO secure triumph Of the constitution and the principles
inculcates. An erroneous movement made by might
give their enemies who also enemies advantage
by which friends might be oyerrun and defeated
rights invaded and the integrity OF the government put in
imminent peril
look the action the saith Congress with serious ap
preheHsons. The political whirwind which swept
the free States in their late elections bearing down
Of our best friends has thrown into the two houses Of
Congress many of the most tanatica those States
could produce general fusion Of parties and isr1s
against the democracy OF those States has displaced
of truest men, and IN not single instance AS I'M
derstand IT, did il fail to put freesoiler abolonlst In
the place am aware that the majority in the Senate is
sound national and patriotic aud have every confidence
viii prove be firm and un1inehng yet the HOUSE Of
Representatives may be disposed to test the hrmness and
integrity Of senators by attaching to some supply bill
other important measure which all admit should become
law some infamous proposition, such as repeal Of the
fugitiye-slave the restoration of the MissonrCom
promise line. have not the least fear such proposition
could pass the Senate and II il should, il could not
cape veto but they may in this way deeat the bill 10
which Il is attached. i.
ha opportunity Of again coming before the people
they win triumph every element OF opposition
"Truth is mighty and will preyaii-l confidently believe H.
Such sterling national beaten In indiana lli
nois Iowa. Ohio Iennsy lyania Michigan, Connecticut and
other free States will renain under defeat The day
m distant when hr sober secoad thought of the peo
pie will restore them the places in the national councils
which they worthtly filled.
The views herein briefly presented am ready and will
ing TO advocate, either in or out OF Congress
may be excused for saying have written this letter
under the disadvantage of the atigues and anxiees
cessarly resulting from the and duties of nursing
sick fanry.
Very respectfully, your ohedient servant
GEORGE $. HOUSTON.
To Isaac Winston Samuel Finley Jas A. Guy, j. w
Rhea r. T. Alternately Tuscnmba, Alabama
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THE FOURTH IN NEW HAMPSHIRE.

The democrats at West Hopkinon New Hampshire cele-
brated the 4h and had address by Hon. G. W. Morri-
Some Of the toasts TO the point:
g Andrew jackson: The Cromwell Of his age, the un-
daunted and nveerate foe Of banding ogarcbies and their
srsocratic advocates the iron chief who exempGed and
adorned the principles OF faith He lives in the hearts
his counryen and his fame viii be enduring as time
Franklin Pierce gifted and noble Of true patriot
and statesman His history is clear record Of elevated
craftsmanship Success him and his noble compeers who
have saved the from the baneu nroads Of Gal
phnism abolitionsm and that worst Of all isms Hndoom
By John Campbell, esq, of Hennker The President of
the United States The acknowledged chief of the national
democracy, his guide is the constitution"
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MASSACHUSETTS,

Henry Norris esq member Of Congress elect from the
tenth congressional district of Massachusetts has been ap-
pointed Judge Of the court of common pleas in place Of
Judge Hoa resigned His resignation tsays the Boston
Journal takes effect in September next and Mr. Morris
having accepted the appointment must Of course vacae
his seat in Congress representative to Congress will
have TO be chosen to I'll the vacancy occasoned By the
resignation of Mr. Morris
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A GOOD APPOINTMENT.
The New York Journal OF Commerce Saws

" We notice that Lieut. Lyman Bisse who has recently
received his commission from President Pierce fret lieu
in Of the four additional regiments organized BY
of Congress for the better defence of
frontier, has been ordered duty Fort Monroe Point
Comfort, Virginia. Lieutenant Bissel to Mexico,
during late war; lieutenant in Of the New Eng
land volunteer companies and served in all the principal
battles during which time he promoted to captsncy
for his bravery Soon after he returned to New Haven
Connecticut his native place. and appointed chief Of po
lice Of that city, which station he has filed for the
with great efficiency and satisfaction his fellow
His appointment is creditsble alike to himself and
President Pierce"
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BrsHoP DoAMr-Bshop Dosne of New Jersey, in the
of address to the students OF Burlington College
there the Fourth strongly condemned the knownoth
spge and secret societies in general %
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VIRGINIA

1t is stated that the official of Virginia has been re-
ceved from all but fifteen counties and counting the
official from these Wise has majority flol3o.
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w ASHINGTON CITY,
SATURDAY MORNING, JULY IA. 1855.

CO.. isRAEl E. JAsx street. fnllade-
pa general travelling agent, assisted by VIZ H. Wxip
JnsE Collins, JANIS HAaaTy r. g. JANIS Tnos
d. Nice, r. w. MoRKIsos, u. w. WILEr, Wa L. WArxKaAs
ALEX H. CARSON, ID. X. McsrlH Bxs r. SwAs, II. AsHaAs
and r. DAVIS.
G sr W. JAars, No. Harmon street, Cincinnati, Ohio. =
our general collecting Western States and Texas
ASSISTED BY H. j. THOMAS w. Ramsay WILLIAM u. TnoaAs
THos NJ JAsHs c. A. l.. WssaAs, A. l.. CHtrDs, and DR. VIII
liam lRwrs. Receipts OF will be good.
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SYNpATHzise WITH THF ESrNys-Rev. DR.. Wolf the
eccentric exnissionary, who lately tried charge
OF Puseye tendencies has written letter declaring that
Great Britain has degraded herself in wagng against
the most excellent generous,
relgions-liberty-loving Emperor OF Russia whom he
hopes TO see among the glorided saints in Heaven
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HON. A. @. DODGE.

Hon. A. G. Dodge, United States minister at Madrid,
presented to the Queen OF Spain Sunday the l7th
Of june. Mr. Dodge presenting his credentials, spoke
as follows
= MADAM AT the moment OF presenting the letters Of
credence which accredt me in the quality envoy exrnod
nary and minister penpotcntiary Of the United States to
your Majesty fulfil the orders of the President of the
public in expressing to the sentiments of friendship and
high esteem be entertans for your royal person. The most
sincere desire OF the President and Of the American people
to frightened and consolidated the ancient and amicabe
relations which for many years have existed between the
government OF Majesty and that of the United States
For my part, so long shall ill the office with which
bonored much by duty from personal inclination
shall neglect nothing which may contribute away with
every Of difficulty between tho United States and
Spain and will labor with assiuity and consistency toward
the Development the interests and prosperity of the two
nations Allow Madam express, in conclusion, the
sincere views entertain for the happiness and welfare Of
your roy al person and Of your family
The Queen replied:
'MoNsiEuR MiNwTsE; have heard with much pleas
IRE the expressions Of friendship you have addressed
in the of the President Of the United States present
ing the letters which accredt you envoy exaord
and minister plenpotentary Of the confederation and
am happy to be able you that you may make
known to the President that the which animate
me for his person not less frieny desire earnestly
the noble American people to behold drawn the old
and good relations which happily between Spain and
the United Staes and doubt that for your part you
will contribute TO that result equally for the
two nations by secondng the desires of which govern
ment has given proof put aside all Of difficulty with
the Of the United States give you thanks for
the wishes form for my welfare and Of my family,
and rest assured that you will find at my court
welcome which due your highly distinguished personal
qualities"
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GEORGIA

That sterling democratic sheet the Flag of the Union
nses the following encouraging language:
"We have the most encouraging intelligence from the
Cherokee country. Our leaders all united
Johnson and the rank and file standing up to the old
democratic flag they did in BY gone days Gov johnson
returned to this city from visit the 9Th district on Thurs
day last He delighted with the prospect Cherokee and
s confident Of heming victory for the democracy
October Let Middle and Southern Georgia but do
duty and such triumph will be the
efforts Of the democracy heretofore"
The PRIVATE PRACTICES or coLoRrp TEMPERANCE IEc-
TuRER-A Philadelphia paper says;
Yesterday, well-educated colored man. named viii
liam Jones who has recently been ecturing in favor
the Maine law and preaching arrested the charge
of being fugitive from justice from Providence, Rhode
Island where he is accused Of breaking into and robbng
store Of several hundred dollars worth of silks gold
watch, several coats, and other articles which he had
pawned, recovered
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1855-06-01
Tempt OF albright thinking men

tempt OF albright thinking men.
The following article from the Philadelphia
.Nens, Know Nothing paper, Of Saturday
last, is in point
When doctors disagree, who shall decide ~
The Liquor Law passed by the late Legislature
seems 10 receive as many different constructions
as there Judges in the State Attorney
General Franklin has given a written opinion,
that the existing laws regulating the Liquor
traffic will continue in force until October next,
the time the New law goes into operation, aud
this opinion is conceded in by Judge Pearson,
of the Dauphin District, Judge Higgins, OF the
Schuylklll District, and others, and seems TO US
10 be the plain common sense construction OF
the law, any such can be applied to 1t.
: Other Judges differ, however, with the At
torney General and those coinciding with hin.
Among these is Judge Jordan OF the Nolthum-
herland District. He, we notice: decided al
the session OF the Montour County Court, that
County Tfeasuiers cannot issue licenses at all
under the present law. Judge Galbreath OF the
Erie District, has, On the other hand, decided
that the new law repeals all the laws Row in
force, and that until October next, anybody
may sell liquor that chooses, with or without
license.
These conflicting opinions and decisions OF a
number Of our abiest lawyers and soundrst ju-
rlsts are sad commentary on the crude charac-
ter OF the law, and are, in themselves, ample
evidence that It was not framed with that care,
nor passed Ia that cautious spirit, which should
ever characterize legislation on SO important a
subject, and which IS likely TO atlrct the rights
and interests OF 50 large portion OF the business
men Of the Commonwealth .fees.
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The Lianer Law.

0TOf all tie laws that have ever been pass
ed in this or any other Commonwealth in the
Union, we think the Know Nothing Liquor
Law passed by the Legislature of Pennsylvania
last winter is the meanest, SHiesf, and most
contemplate that any people have ever yet
been called upon TO witness II it had emanated
from Luaatic asylum instead ola Pennsylvania
Legislature. it could not have presented more
sickly Aotct-pctch Of double distilled nonsense.
No body prrtends TO understand it, and almost
every Judge in the State seen,s 10 have placed a
different construction upon its provisions. In
some counties all Licenses have been refused
whilst in others they have been granted until
October. Whilst one section positively and
unqualitiedIy repeas the power of Comfy Trea-
sursrS to issue Licenses to Stores and Eating
houses TO sell Liquors, Beer and Ale, Mr. Pol
LOCKS Attorney General has issued an official
circular constituting the Law as giving the right
TO this class of dealers in Liquor to sell until the
first Of October Now, his opinion is worth
nothing more than that of any other Lawyer in
the State; and i men are ''caagh up" by adopt
ing has opinion as the Wings of Virginia and
elsewhere were in betting their money on
''Sa8lS OATH some Of them Will find them
selves in Prison at time, perhaps, when they
considered themselves os Safe as the Know
Nothngs of Bedford did their candidate for
GoU9nor Of the old Dominion on last Monday
morning, when they firmly believed bis MAORI
~ would reach 40 or 10000! Even the most
blind and benighted followers of kuow Nothing
ism have not the hardihood 10 defend this Law,
notwithstanding it is tue legitimate bantling Of
a Know Nothing Legislature, and received the
s'approUap and signature OF Know Nothing
Governor--and, the people Of BEDFORD
COUNTY will not fail to remember that thew
are especially and personally Indebted TO FIR.
JORDAN for the passage of this contemplate
Bill, in the Senate, where il only carried by one
vote Now, if Mr.. Jordan had apprzed the
people of this District that he intended TO vote
for an oboBainotion like the liquor law about
which we are speaking, we do not believe be
could have received thousand votes in the three
counties. We are told that Mr.. Jordan was a
great man at Harrsburg-that he made speech
es by the hour "a point we have no disposition
10 argue. We would remark, however, that
Lawyers of snail caliibrc always try to hide
their natural deficiencies BY continued gable,
and in this way never fail 10 acquire the con-
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Ssa1,rerne Court.

GIThe People of Bedford County viii be
grati6ed TO learn that the Judges Of the Supreme
Court have determined TO hold a Session OF that
Court in Bedford 10 commence on The 10th Of
August, when all the casts for this County will
be disposed Of.
We trust the Judges will be 50 much pleased
with our place that they will hereafter make
it one Of their permanent places Of holding
Court, as they have the right 10 do, under a
late Act Of Assembly.
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LETTER OF REV. JOHN 4. Collins

c. We rr-publish to-day the able and elo-
quent Letter Of Rev. JoHN A. CoLLlNs 10 which
we alluded 10 the Gazette Of last week. 1t will
be found on the first page. 1t is one Of the E
minent productions oftbe age; and, coming from
such source, will command general respect
and admiration.
The country, 10 great extent, owes lis pre-
sent state of WTCKEDNESS and DEBAUCH-
ERY to the the conduct of the ..Three Thousand
.Ntw England Clergyman" and their .8llies in
the MINISTRY, together with the aid Of GER
tain RELIGIOUS { newspapers, than to any
other cause, state Of things clearly predicted in
this masteriy Letter, which has never been an
swerrd except by an nnonymoas scribblrr IN a
scurrilous political newspaper Let all true
CHRISTIANS read it, and cherish lis srnt-
nents as they revere the character OF the dis
,inguished gentleman that pennedsit.
The Examiner on Pollock again!
GIVE invite especial attention to an article
on the first page from the Lancaster E,raminer
in reference TO the appointments Of Governor
POLLOCK. The Examiner, be it remember
ed, was one of Pollock's warnest supporters at
the last election. Know Nothingism is in pi-
table condition. truly.
1E=The Know Nothing Wings ought 10 get a
few more FOREIGN GERMANS to write let
ters in favor of ''.fmericaas ruling ,4aserjca, .
as they did in Virginia-they ought 10 get a
few more old gray-headed men to Insult Demo-
cratic meetings by commanding ''SAM'' to
tSTAND Up" and exhibit himself after the
manner in which the keepers ola ''Menagerie"
stir up the Monkeys-and they ought to perpe-
trate a few more PlnS 10 the effect that g all
Democrats will Iike-WISE perish'' ~ Perhaps
it might relieve their distrrssps somewhat
u The Hon. ID. A. STEPHENS, of Geor-
gia, for many years one of the leading WHIG
members of Congress, has published a Letter de-
clining to be candidate for reelection, on the
ground that the Wings, Party, have joined
the Know Nothings, TO which he can never
belong. We publish portion of his letter on
the first page, with the expectation that it Will
be read with thrilling interest by all our pa
irons. This is the way for a Wing to speak
who proftsses to be opposed TO the Dark Lam
tern Order.
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erable trek-or in any other than snrh as have
pronounced Itnfey would have bat itIiIe caBse
10 'sweep day and night their crocodile Tears over
nay lnlirnliIes Moreover, the whiggery oil the trick
is but too clearly established by the identity the
persons mane,ting excitement and indigna ton, ull-
der The denuneaton OF their daring whlg bond paying
baatng, 10 reqare any fafiher demonstration Of the
fact.
NJ. A. McKINNON. +
Oxropn A,,rI oe 1e55
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SAM's WORK IN VlRGlNlA.

Sam seems to have made sad havoc among the I.o-
co Foco. of The Old Dominion. Sufficient has been
heard of his operations there Thursday last
sure us that the Americans have redeemed, TegeneT-
aied and disenthratled that noble old Commonwealth,
which has hitherto served sort OF Sebastopol 10
the Democracy. Notwithstanding the idle and vain
glorious boast Of Henry A. Wise, that he would car
ry he State by no less than fifteen or twenty tbon-
sand majority, now reduced certainty that
he IS insloriousy beaten by Thomas S Flourney,
and II may be by majority equal 10 that claimed
Tor himself. Property qualification, viea voce voting,
and all the other arbitrary aHd anti-DemorratIc fea-
lures which Loco Focoism engratted upon the nsti-
tatioas OF THE State, and which ne referred with
boastng confidence in his las; appeal 10 The Of
the State, safeguards against Americans, proved
OF 30 avail. sam, with his iavincble forces, tri-
umphed all the obstacles thus interposed, and
has come out of the contest than conGueror.--
I'll honor 10 him for his achievement.
his IS undoubtedly great political triumph, far
more important than any vet achieved by the AABrr-
lcan party. II caunot prove otherwise than the
death-knell To Loco-Foroism. Tie Old Dominion,
which heretofore could he swerved in its adhe
renee and support, was the last stay and hope that
corrupt and anprincped party had Tor is continued
existence National organization With lis de-
feat there wall eud lis National existence. 1t may
continue iu bat will longer be po Aerlul
aud controlling party of the Nation Paii4ieipiia
Nr'rs n SoturdaHkaSt
s. hTT HONOR To CA Nt'-
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ALL HALL IIRGINIi!.!
The ssHofher of SFates and q Sfdtesme'a7 sa
ed from the biigdftng Curse Of Kno.c
Nothing RRLel
Democracy S,oeeps tie State By nearly Eight
Ihonanlld .naioritu

On Thursday last the 9th inst the great contest
took place in Virginia, aud resulted il overwhel-
ming victory for the Democratic party over the COM
bined hosts OF Whiggery and knowNoihinglsm.
HENRY 4. WISE uhe gifted and eloquent cham
pion ol Democracy is elected Governor by major
lty OF about 5000 over FLocpNEY, his Know-Noth-
ing Wing eonpetiior--and this, too afler oi the
hefcest and hardest contested campaigns ever Wit
messed in the Old Dominion.
His Democratic colleagrs on the State Ticket are
also elected By majority fully equal 10 that given
for Mr.. Wse and every Congressional district IN the
State has been carried by the Democracy SO also
increased majority in the Legislature !-Lancastsr
LlLekLlneuceE.